haha777 one

haha777 one Duke of York ‘ceased all contact’ with spy-accused man after concerns raisedTaylor Swift makes surprise visit to Kansas City children’s hospitalNone

By JILL COLVIN NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump wants to turn the lights out on daylight saving time. In a post on his social media site Friday, Trump said his party would try to end the practice when he returns to office. “The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn’t! Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation,” he wrote. Setting clocks forward one hour in the spring and back an hour in the fall is intended to maximize daylight during summer months, but has long been subject to scrutiny. Daylight saving time was first adopted as a wartime measure in 1942. Lawmakers have occasionally proposed getting rid of the time change altogether. The most prominent recent attempt, a now-stalled bipartisan bill named the Sunshine Protection Act , had proposed making daylight saving time permanent. The measure was sponsored by Florida Sen. Marco Rubio , whom Trump has tapped to helm the State Department. Related Articles National Politics | Ruling by a conservative Supreme Court could help blue states resist Trump policies National Politics | A nonprofit leader, a social worker: Here are the stories of the people on Biden’s clemency list National Politics | Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she ‘sustained an injury’ on official trip to Luxembourg National Politics | Veteran Daniel Penny, acquitted in NYC subway chokehold, will join Trump’s suite at football game National Politics | About 3 in 10 are highly confident in Trump on Cabinet, spending or military oversight: AP-NORC poll “Changing the clock twice a year is outdated and unnecessary,” Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida said as the Senate voted in favor of the measure. Health experts have said that lawmakers have it backward and that standard time should be made permanent. Some health groups , including the American Medical Association and American Academy of Sleep Medicine, have said that it’s time to do away with time switches and that sticking with standard time aligns better with the sun — and human biology. Most countries do not observe daylight saving time. For those that do, the date that clocks are changed varies, creating a complicated tapestry of changing time differences. Arizona and Hawaii don’t change their clocks at all.Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight hit by last-minute change amid illness

How far would you go to get the house of your dreams? That’s one of the many looming questions posed by Netflix’s new dark comedy series . All eight episodes hit the streaming platform on December 12 and chronicles the long and grueling process that comes with both buying and selling a house to a hilariously exaggerated degree. Each person involved has a different motive and everyone, much like Gretchen Wieners’ hair, is full of secrets. It’s an intriguing concept, made all the more appealing due to the A-list cast of characters that can be found throughout the series, many of whom are sure to look very familiar. So who has what it takes to win this escrow war? Here are the cast and characters you’ll meet in Netflix’s . When it comes to stress, Paul is feeling all the things. His job as a contractor is not going well, he’s in debt, and wants him and his wife to leave their LA lifestyle and start anew. So, to him, everything hinges on selling this house. He thinks that money is the key to solving all of his problems. Little does he know that his problems are only just beginning. Romano is a stand-up comedian and actor, best known for his starring role on the popular CBS sitcom . He also served as the voice of Manny the mammoth in the franchise. Instagram: N/A Lydia is married to Paul, but unlike her husband, she is less than thrilled at the idea of saying goodbye to their family home. So, for her, it’s less about the money and more about finding the right fit in a new, prospective buyer. But with so many secrets running amok, it’s hard to know who or what to trust. Kudrow is most famously known for her flawless portrayal of Phoebe Buffay in the NBC hit comedy series, . In addition, she starred in the 1997 film as well as the satirical comedy series . Instagram: Margo is fabulous, fashionable, and a truly badass bitch. She is an icon of the highest order and isn’t afraid to go after anything and everything that she wants and what she wants most of all is Paul and Lydia’s house. But how far will she go to get it? You’ll just have to watch and find out. Cardellini starred alongside Christina Applegate in the Netflix series . Her other notable TV credits include roles in , , , and . She also portrayed Velma Dinkley in both movies. Instagram: JD is a down-on-his-luck, out of work soap opera actor who is looking to downsize from his now unaffordable mansion that he currently resides in. Though with so many other interested parties putting their hats in the ring, he runs the risk of not getting the outcome that he wants. Wilson has been tied to many notable movies, including , , , and , just to name a few. Instagram: N/A As a longtime admirer of Paul and Lydia’s house, Leslie is thrilled to hear that the place is now on the market. After all, it isn’t often someone gets the chance at buying their dream home, but one could argue that her emotional investment in the property only proves that she has more to lose if things don’t go her way. Jacobson co-created and starred in the Comedy Central series . She also served as star and co-creator of the one-and-done Amazon Prime series . Instagram: and is described by Tudum as being “soulful and grounded” as well as the “moral compass” to her partner. And when you’re playing in the real estate game, those are definitely some helpful attributes to bring to the table. But will it be enough to seal the deal? Liu has appeared in , , and the miniseries . Instagram: As a successful career woman and soon-to-be mom, Carla and her husband are eager to find the perfect home for her growing family. She believes she’s found what she’s looking for in Paul and Lydia’s house, but the stresses of house hunting could have unexpected consequences and put their marriage to the test. Parris has appeared in , , and eventually made her mark in the MCU as Monica Rambeau in and . Instagram: Dennis is Carla’s husband, who much like his wife, is eager to find the house of their dreams before their first child is born. He’s optimistic, good-natured, and an overall people-pleaser, which is nice on paper, but it definitely makes him a bit of a pushover when faced with his overly involved mother, who likes to insert herself into their life a little often. (In-laws, am I right?) Fagbenle is best known for his role as Lucas Bankole in , but some may also recognize him for his portrayal of Barack Obama in . Instagram: What’s worse than an ex convict? How about one that’s significantly in debt and super stressed out about it. And given the way he’s shown threatening Paul in the trailer, he’s willing to do just about anything to get out of trouble. Leary starred in and co-created the series . Additionally, he appeared in and lent his voice to numerous animated projects, including , where he voiced Francis the ladybug and the franchise, where he voiced the saber tooth tiger, Diego. Instagram: Greg is Paul and Lydia’s realtor who is hoping to make a solid commission on the sale of their home and with so many interested parties, he’s got a lot of incentive to keep his eye on the prize — and make the house as desirable as possible to as many people as possible. Rogers has appeared in , , and . He also had a role in the film . Instagram: Denise is Dennis’ overbearing mother, who is eager to help her son find the perfect home — whether he wants it or not. And if you’re wondering just how deep her smothering nature runs, please take note that her name is Denise and she named her son Dennis. To say he's a mama's boy would be an understatement. Horsford’s TV credits include , , and . She also appeared in the comedy film , , and . Instagram: Gwen is in cahoots with Margo, hoping to buy the house and flip it for a profit. Let’s just hope they don’t try to flip on each other as well. Moennig is best known for her roles in , , and . Instagram: We all have that neighbor who makes it their business to know everyone else’s business, and for the Morgans that person is Phyllis. You just know she’s abusing her Nextdoor privileges and refreshing the page at least every 10 minutes. Lavin may be most celebrated for starring in the sitcom series , however, millennials like myself will most likely recognize her for her brief but memorable appearances on where she played Sandy Cohen’s mother aka Seth’s nana. Instagram: Jacob is Paul and Lydia’s teenage son, which means that on top of trying to sell their house, they are also dealing with a moody teen. Please keep them in your thoughts during this difficult time. Aside from this role, the only other credit Aubrey has to his name is the TV show , where he played Dash Alonzo. But considering the stacked cast he’s now worked with, that resume is sure to continue to grow. Instagram: N/A

By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent The Elizabethton School Board approved a $375,000 XQ Institute Super School grant extension that will fund a full-time community partnership coordinator, a position also approved during the regular monthly meeting Thursday night. According to a job description posted on employment sites earlier this month, the coordinator “will play a pivotal role in advancing experiential learning for students, with a particular focus on internships, work-based learning, and community-engaged learning.” Among the key responsibilities will be overseeing the development of a Community Partnership Advisory Group, creating partnerships with local businesses and organizations to create work-based learning and community-engaged learning opportunities, conducting work-based learning site assessments, and establishing postsecondary partnerships. The annual salary and benefits are budgeted at $118,000 for 2025, with $25,000 budgeted for 2024, and $34,000 for 2026, with the remainder of the budget including: — stipends for a summer success coordinator, $6,000; — storytelling and professional learning, including airfare, lodging, food, and event fees associated with hosting school visits and Appalachian Learning Network events, $84,750; — student technology and tools, which includes funding for student travel to events and school visits, $52,500; — one-time disbursement to cover costs of completing the Community Development and Engagement Center (CDEC) at the former Union Prescription Shop building on Bemberg Road, $25,000; — consulting services for implementation of vision and programming, $15,000; — funding for communication materials, including design work, printing, digital materials, and Cyclone U, $7,500; and — funding for student practicum experiences, including travel, supplies, and other associated needs, $7,250. “It’s really hard to believe that it’s been almost a decade since we submitted the original application for the Super School grant,” said Dr. Jon Minton, Elizabethton High School principal. According to previous reporting, the system received its first XQ Institute Super School grant in 2016, followed by a $2.8 million award in 2018. In other action, the board: — voted to appoint Eddie Pless as chairman, and Jamie Schaff as vice chair; — recognized Dr. Robert Lewis, who was elected to the board on Nov. 5; and — recognized the Elizabethton High School Robotics Team, Harper Shelton, Bryson Hardin, and former City Mayor Curt Alexander. — approved a corporate purchasing contract with Central Technologies to install cameras, access control, and halo sensors (vaping detectors) in the Dave Rider Center for Athletic performance at a cost of $42,261.44; — approved creating two full-time classified teacher assistant positions to meet the needs of special education students; — approved a three-year contract with Sherry Grubb Photography, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, with the option to renew annually for an additional two years; — approved a three-year contract with Randall Bennett Photography, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, with the option to renew annually for an additional two years; and — approved the 2026-2027 school calendar. Personnel Actions The board approved the following teachers for tenure: Brittany Johnson and Kendall Treadway, East Side Elementary (ESE); Abigail Thacker, Hannah Calhoun, and Devin Whitehead, T.A. Dugger Junior High (TAD); and Sarah Heatherly, Chantal Sastre, and Jessica Lynn Honeycutt, Elizabethton High School (EHS). The board approved the following new hires: Kaitlin Bailey, substitute teacher, effective Dec. 9; Jonathan Baker, educational assistant at Elizabethton High School (EHS), effective Dec. 2; Noelani Diaz, custodian, Harold McCormick Elementary (HME), effective Dec. 6; Michael Hutson, substitute teacher, effective Dec. 9; Emma Herman, substitute teacher, effective Dec. 9; and Steven Reese, substitute teacher, effective Dec. 10. The board approved the following additional positions: Maggie Johnson, substitute teacher, effective Nov. 21; Colby Garland, extended school program (ESP), effective Nov. 21; Alyssa Fisher, interim part-time teacher, West Side Elementary (WSE), effective Dec. 4; and Morgan Guinn, substitute teacher, effective Nov. 26. The board approved the following transfers: Elly Cash, regular educational assistant to one-on-one special education (SPED) assistant, effective Dec. 9; Brittany Tipton, one-on-one assistant to SPED classroom assistant, effective Dec. 9; and Brian Adams, full-time assistant to SPED one-on-one assistant, effective Dec. 9. The board approved the following resignations: Arista Bremer, ESP, effective Dec. 6; Haley Caroline, ESP, effective Nov. 18; Alexis Kirby, ESP, effective Dec. 4; Karoline Warnick, ESP, effective Dec. 13; Triston Bowden, ESP, effective Dec. 14; Mary Price, custodian, effective Nov. 29; and Isabella Cranford, boys assistant soccer coach, effective Dec. 9. The board approved the following leaves of absence: Ellie Phillips, EHS, effective Dec. 3 to Dec. 20; Cindy Sweeney, WSE, effective Dec. 9-Dec. 20; Jessi Norman, WSE, effective Jan. 6 to May 2, 2025; and Joy Lowe, central office, effective Dec. 18 to Jan. 6, 2025 . The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in the Mack Perce Board Room of the Elizabethton Board of Education, 804 S. Watauga Ave.CLEVELAND — Darius Garland scored 24 points and Jarrett Allen had 21 points and 11 rebounds as the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Washington 115-105 on Friday night, sending the Wizards to their 18th loss in 19 games. Donovan Mitchell scored 20 points and Garland added eight assists for Cleveland, which is 22-4 and holds a 1 1/2-game lead over Boston for the top record in the league. The Cavaliers, who lead the NBA in field-goal percentage, shot a season-low 39.6%. Caris LeVert had 14 points and six assists and Isaac Okoro scored 13 points. Cleveland went 15 of 51 on 3-pointers. Bilal Coulibaly tied his career high with 27 points and Jordan Poole scored 17 for the Wizards. Justin Champagnie had 16 points and eight rebounds as Washington fell to a league-worst 3-20. Takeaways Wizards: Alex Sarr, the No. 2 overall draft pick, returned after missing two games with a sore lower back and made his first five shots, including a 3-pointer. The 7-footer from France finished with 14 points and seven rebounds in 27 minutes. Cavaliers: Power forward Evan Mobley, who is averaging 18.3 points and 9.1 rebounds, sprained his left ankle in the previous game at Miami and did not play. Coach Kenny Atkinson said he isn’t concerned the injury will be “a long-term thing.” Key moment LeVert scored four points and absorbed a flagrant foul from Poole during a 7-0 Cavaliers run that bridged the third and fourth quarters, finally giving them breathing room with an 89-80 lead. Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) goes to the basket between Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) and guard Jordan Poole (13) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in Cleveland. Credit: AP/Sue Ogrocki Key stats Cleveland improved to 14-1 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse this season, the second-best home mark in the NBA behind unbeaten Orlando. The Cavaliers also beat Washington for the 11th straight time, their longest streak in the 55-year series. Up Next Wizards host Boston on Sunday, and Cavaliers visit Brooklyn on Monday.

None3 ASX 200 growth shares that could supercharge your portfolio returns in 2025

"Through Alacriti's Payments Hub, ABNB FCU is now among the leading payment providers offering its members 24/7 access to send and receive funds instantly." Post this "Being at the forefront of payment innovation is essential to meeting our members' evolving needs," stated Cassandra Tucker, Director of Operations at ABNB FCU. "With instant payments, our members now have the power and the control to move their money securely 24/7, whether they're paying a bill, transferring money to a friend, or cashing out from an investment account. This is a game-changer for convenience and financial management," concluded Tucker. At ABNB FCU, delivering exceptional member experiences through innovative technology solutions is at the foundation of our strategic focus," said Victor Hall, ABNB Chief Experience Officer. "By integrating the FedNow Service and the RTP network, we're demonstrating our commitment to using technology to elevate our members' experience—ensuring they can securely move money," Hall concluded. "Through Alacriti's Payments Hub, ABNB FCU is... AlacritiAfter a thrilling conference championship Saturday and a drawn-out reveal show Sunday, the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff field is set. The first true tournament in FBS history has plenty to love -- and elements to loathe. What Went Right: Unique opening-round matchups Whether the first round proves to be more competitive than the four-team Playoff's often lopsided semifinal matchups remains to be seen. Until then, there is at least intrigue in the historic rarity of the four pairings. One opening-round matchup -- ACC automatic qualifier Clemson at Texas -- is a first-time encounter between two programs that combine for seven claimed national championships. Of the other three, the most recent contest occurred in 1996 when Tennessee topped Ohio State in the Citrus Bowl. The Vols and Buckeyes meet as the No. 9 and No. 8 seeds at Ohio State's Horseshoe, with the winner advancing to face top overall seed Oregon. SMU, a perhaps surprising final at-large selection given the Mustangs' dearth of high-profile wins, meets Penn State for the third time ever and first since 1978. The Nittany Lions scored a 26-21 come-from-behind win in Happy Valley, where they will again host SMU. The Penn State victory ended a 30-year stalemate after the first and only meeting in the 1948 Cotton Bowl produced a 13-13 tie. Here's hoping the third part of a 76-year trilogy is as closely contested as the initial two. Meanwhile, the matchup with the most previous installments is the closest in proximity -- less than 200 miles separate in-state counterparts Indiana and Notre Dame -- and the most lopsided. The Fighting Irish and Hoosiers last played in 1991, with Notre Dame's 49-27 win marking its sixth straight victory by multiple scores. Indiana's last win in the series came in 1950, a 20-7 Hoosiers victory in Bloomington. What Went Right: Boise State's big opportunity Although not the first outsider to reach or win a Bowl Championship Series game, Boise State's 2007 Fiesta Bowl victory over Oklahoma was arguably the most pivotal moment in building support for outsiders to compete for the national championship. The Broncos spent two decades knocking on the door, beginning with their perfect 2004 regular season, extending through two Fiesta Bowl wins, and withstanding the heartbreak of late-season losses in 2010 and 2011. The celebration in response to Boise State being part of the bracket -- and not just in, but as the No. 3 seed with a bye into the quarterfinals -- marked a culmination of generations of effort for just this opportunity. What Went Right: ‘Football weather' comes to the postseason From the birth of the bowl system with the first-ever Rose Bowl Game, college football's postseason has resided primarily in warm-weather destinations. This makes sense for the original purpose of bowl games as showcases and celebrations of a team's regular-season performance, but less so for the goal of crowning a national champion. After decades of playing what often amounted to road games in the postseason, northern teams get their opportunity to host. Three of the four first-round contests are in such climates -- though Indiana won't be particularly disadvantaged by weather when playing Notre Dame in South Bend. With average December highs in Pennsylvania in the 30s, SMU will need its heaters on the sideline at Penn State's Beaver Stadium. The more intriguing trip, however, is Tennessee's to Ohio State. Longtime college football fans know the arguments about SEC teams playing in Big Ten country late in the year. Pitting two high-quality teams from the two leagues head-to-head in such conditions is a highlight of this new postseason system. And, given Tennessee and Ohio State have two of the nation's best defenses, expect a style of play befitting what is often described as football weather. What Went Wrong: More teams means more politicking When Mack Brown seemingly spent as much time on TV campaigning in 2004 as that year's presidential candidates, George W. Bush and John Kerry, his Texas Longhorns were among a small collection of teams vying for BCS bids. With the 12-team Playoff opening the top postseason opportunities to as many as 20 teams realistically, the political campaign ads that mercilessly ended in early November were replaced by the politicking of college football figures. Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard spent last week taking shots at SMU and other programs over strength of schedule -- a point neglecting that the Cyclones' losses came to unranked Texas Tech and sub-.500 Kansas. Arizona State's thorough dismantling of Iowa State in the Big 12 Championship Game solved that debate at the proverbial ballot box. However, brace yourself for an offseason of recount demands coming out of the SEC. Alabama's exclusion at 9-3, while 11-2 SMU landed the final at-large spot, is sure to play into the same controversy that South Carolina coach Shane Beamer leaned into last week. Beamer told The State (Columbia, S.C.) last week that his program may consider changing its nonconference scheduling in response to its seemingly inevitable Playoff snub. It's an odd position, given South Carolina's three losses all came in-conference, and the Gamecocks' nonleague slate included sub-.500 teams Old Dominion, Akron and FCS Wofford. But then again, how often are political campaign pitches rooted in logic? What Went Wrong: Quantity over quality? A more salient position in Beamer's case for South Carolina is that the Gamecocks scored quality wins during a season-ending, six-game streak. With its Rivalry Week defeat of Clemson, South Carolina added a victory over a Playoff qualifier to complement victories over Texas A&M and Missouri. Alabama, meanwhile, boasts wins over No. 2 overall seed Georgia and that same South Carolina team in contention. SMU's resume might be the most likely to draw ire, given the Mustangs received the last at-large berth. However, SMU beat nine- and eight-win Duke and Louisville, with two losses by a combined six points. Indiana should be the more contentious at-large choice, with the Hoosiers beating only one team that finished above .500: 7-5 Michigan. Indiana's only other matchup with an above-.500 opponent was a 38-15 blowout at Ohio State. That's something Alabama and South Carolina have in common with Indiana, as all three teams lost in routs. Alabama dropped a 24-3 decision late in the season at Oklahoma that presumably doomed the Crimson Tide's chances, while South Carolina lost to Ole Miss 27-3. To that end, there are arguments to be made for and against every team that was on the bubble. No system will ever appease all parties. What Went Wrong: Seeding conundrum Much of the Playoff's very existence flies in the face of college football tradition. One facet of how the field was set that upholds tradition in its own small way is rewarding teams for winning their conferences by reserving the four first-round byes for league champions. When this format was implemented, however, the committee could not have envisioned that two of the top five conference champions would not be ranked in the top 10. Because three-loss Clemson survived a furious SMU comeback in the ACC championship game, and Arizona State caught fire after underwhelming losses to Texas Tech and Cincinnati to win a weak Big 12, the committee was in the unusual position of having to slot a non-power conference champion and double-digit-ranked team in a top-four spot. This first edition of the Playoff seems likely to be the last to use this format, even if this scenario seems like an outlier. --Kyle Kensing, Field Level Media

ALL-NEW 2025 KIA K4 EARNS 2024 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK AWARDFormer Rogers middle school teacher arrested by FBI