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HALIFAX — A day after Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston led the Progressive Conservatives to a massive majority win, the Liberals were licking their wounds and wondering why their party was almost wiped off the political map. On Wednesday morning, once all the ballots were counted, the incumbent Tories had secured 43 of the 55 seats in the legislature, an increase of nine. The NDP won nine seats, an increase of three, and the Liberals fell to only two seats, a dozen less than when the campaign started. One Independent candidate held her seat — a first for the province. Liberal Leader Zach Churchill, a 40-year-old former cabinet minister, lost his seat after a long, see-saw battle with his Tory rival in the riding of Yarmouth — Churchill's hometown on Nova Scotia's southwestern shore. The Liberals had to give up their role as official opposition and the party barely held on to official party status. "At the end of the day, this falls on my shoulders," Churchill said afterwards. "This loss belongs to me and me alone." But it would be wrong to blame Churchill for his party's collapse at the polls, says Tom Urbaniak, a political science professor at Cape Breton University in Sydney, N.S. "Zach Churchill was dealing with a damaged Liberal brand — damaged in large part by the current standing of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau," Urbaniak said in an interview Wednesday, adding that Houston took advantage of that weakness. "(Churchill) was portrayed as Justin Trudeau's junior protege. And that stuck with some Nova Scotians." Throughout the campaign, Houston and his Tory colleagues tried to link Trudeau — whose Liberals are trailing the federal Tories by about 20 points in the polls — with Churchill, a well-spoken career politician who was elected to lead the provincial party in July 2022. "We know Zach Churchill defends his federal cousins at every turn,” provincial Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Kent Smith said in a statement early in the campaign. “Once again, when Zach Churchill had the choice to stand up for Nova Scotians or stand with Justin Trudeau, he chose Trudeau.” Churchill was also hobbled by a relatively low provincial profile, Urbaniak said. Despite the fact that he had held the riding of Yarmouth for the past 14 years and served in the cabinet of former Liberal premier Stephen McNeil, Churchill failed to leave much of an impression on the electorate, he said. Part of the problem was that McNeil, who served as premier from 2013 to 2021, rarely let his ministers spend much time in the limelight. "Stephen McNeil, at times, ran a one-person government," the professor said. "The premier made the big decisions .... That came back to hurt Zach Churchill." As well, Houston's decision to call an early election also stung the Liberals and the NDP, both of which were still nominating candidates when the campaign started. On another front, the Liberals in southwestern Nova Scotia were hurt by the fact that residents in several fishing communities had long complained about what they said was the federal Liberal government's failure to stop the illegal fishing of lobsters and baby eels. "The perceived federal mismanagement was a factor in some ridings," Urbaniak said, pointing to the Acadian riding of Clare, which had been held by the Liberals for the past 31 years. Liberal candidate Ronnie LeBlanc, a local fisherman, lost the riding to rookie Tory candidate Ryan Robicheau on Tuesday night by more than 1,000 votes. During the campaign, Churchill promised to establish an inquiry into illegal fishing, but voters on the South Shore were unimpressed. The Tories won all nine ridings in the region. It was Churchill's first election as leader. On Tuesday night, he declined to say if he would stay in the role. Neither Churchill nor Houston were available for an interview Wednesday. As for the NDP, party leader Claudia Chender said she was looking forward to taking on the large Tory majority. "I think what we take away from being the official Opposition is that people are looking for a strong voice and they are looking for a different voice,” said Chender, a 48-year-old lawyer. It was also her first election as leader. She said her priorities include pushing for more protection for renters, and reducing the number of people still seeking a doctor. The three additional seats won by the NDP are all in the Halifax area, part of the party’s traditional power base. Chender said the election results showed her party has room to grow, particularly along the South Shore and in Cape Breton. “In many ridings across this province there were tight two- or three-way races and we are building,” she said. “I think that work has started and will continue.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 27, 2024. Michael MacDonald, The Canadian PressKelly Ripa Eviscerates Online Critics Live On-AirWar is often less seen than heard, and as a cease-fire between Hezbollah and Israel came into effect on Wednesday morning, Ibrahim Najdi marveled at the absence of one particular sound: the buzz of Israeli drones that had been a near-constant presence in Beirut over the last few months. “You can’t hear them, can you? They’re gone,” he said. He gave a small smile, then picked his way through the mounds of rubble separating him from the remains of his two warehouses. Najdi, a 42-year-old home-supplies merchant, was one of tens of thousands of people Wednesday swarming the Hezbollah-dominated suburbs south of Beirut. He came to take stock of the damage wrought by 70 days of ferocious Israeli bombardment . Though his two warehouses were destroyed in an airstrike two weeks ago, his shop was in a nearby building survived. The blast wave nevertheless tossed all of his stock into a jumble of shower handles and hoses, boxes of masking tape and home repair tools — all covered in fine, metallic-gray dust. “I don’t know if I can save any of it,” Najdi said. Similar scenes were playing out across the country, as people began the journey to their towns and villages in Lebanon’s devastated south. Shortly after the start of the cease-fire at 4 a.m., thousands of cars — many stacked on top with mattresses, suitcases and bags of vegetables — deluged the main highway leading out of Beirut in a reverse exodus that echoed t heir escape from the south only a few months before. Shelters in the southern city of Saida, a refuge for thousands of displaced, emptied by around 80%, Lebanese authorities say. “I know my house is bombed, but I don’t care. We’re all going back,” said Haidar, 33, who was picking up shawarma sandwiches for his family at a roadside restaurant. Haidar, who did not want to give his full name, was from the village of Khirbet Selm, some 9 miles north of the Lebanese-Israeli border. He had already been hours on the road with his wife and two children in his rugged-looking SUV, but was intent on going on — even though he didn’t know where the family would sleep. “We’ll figure it out. Allah’s earth can fit us all,” he said. The cease-fire agreement , which came after intense mediation by the U.S. and France, was approved by Lebanon’s government on Wednesday morning. It stipulates that Israeli troops conduct a phased withdrawal from south Lebanon over the next 60 days, while Hezbollah pulls back its fighters to north of the Litani River, a natural boundary that lies some 20 miles north of the border. According to the plan, around 5,000 Lebanese soldiers will take their place, Lebanese officials say. The Lebanese army said in a statement on Wednesday that it had begun “to reinforce its deployment” south of the Litani and would “extend state authority” in coordination with U.N. peacekeeping forces. (The Lebanese army remained neutral in the fight between Israel and Hezbollah.) Despite the calm on Wednesday, there were moments that highlighted the fragility of the truce. Israeli troops fired warning shots at people trying to approach their positions in southern villages from which they had yet to withdraw, the Israeli military said. Later, it imposed a nighttime curfew over much of south Lebanon and warned civilians not to return to their homes before being instructed to do so. Despite those reminders that the war is not fully resolved, many Lebanese were jubilant. Motorists driving through Beirut suburbs honked their horns as they drove in impromptu motorcades, while others waved flags and fired celebratory shots into the air. Many walked the streets, shaking their heads in amazement as they raised their smartphones to film the destruction. The war between Israel and Hezbollah, an Iran-backed Lebanese armed group began last year after Palestinian militant faction Hamas attacked southern Israel, killing 1,200 people. The next day, Hezbollah began launching rockets into northern Israel, saying it was acting in support of Hamas and Palestinians in Gaza Strip. Israel and Hezbollah continued trading fire over the last year in an escalating tit-for-tat conflict that saw tens of thousands of people evacuated from both sides of the border. In September, Israel intensified its attacks on Hezbollah. It launched a punishing airstrike campaign on Lebanon’s south, east and parts of the capital where Hezbollah holds sway, and invaded areas of Lebanon’s south in what it said was a bid to destroy Hezbollah infrastructure. Since last October, more than 3,800 people have been killed in Lebanon, a quarter of them women and children, according to Lebanese health authorities; almost 16,000 have been injured. Israeli authorities say 45 civilians have been killed in Hezbollah attacks, and at least 73 soldiers killed in combat in south Lebanon, the occupied Golan Heights and northern Israel. Najdi, the merchant, was happy that the cease-fire was holding, but it was also bittersweet as he contemplated the difficult months ahead. “I was making something, building something. At 45 I thought I would slow down, take it easy,” he said. He added that he had experienced five wars in his lifetime, the first — in 1982 — when he was still in diapers. “And now this one. I have to start again from nothing.” More than a million people displaced in the fighting over the last year share his fate, with the World Bank estimating in November that nearly 100,000 housing units have been partially or completely destroyed, while the total cost of damage amounts to roughly $8.5 billion. It remains unclear how Lebanon — which before the war was suffering a multiyear financial crisis that had eviscerated the economy and left most of its population under the poverty line — intends to go about the reconstruction. International aid groups have urged governments to help, said Juan Gabriel Wells, Lebanon country director for the International Rescue Committee aid group. “It is vital that the international community now also invest in Lebanon’s recovery,” he said in a statement on Wednesday. “These efforts are not only about rebuilding infrastructure; they are also critical to restoring dignity and hope to families who have lost everything.” The Lebanese government has yet to formulate concrete plans, officials said. “You know we were so busy, all of us, with the cease-fire,” said Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib at a conference in Rome on Tuesday, a few hours before the truce. “Did we think very much about the day after? No.”
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Winless at home, Cowboys shoot for eighth consecutive victory over GiantsA settlement in a class-action lawsuit has been reached for non-unionized and casual federal public servants affected by payroll issues connected with the embattled Phoenix pay system. The out-of-court settlement, which is pending approval by the Quebec Superior Court, could see affected public servants employed between February 2016 and March 2020 receive up to $850 in compensation. The affected categories includes casual employees, student staff, term employees of less than three months, part-time workers and employees appointed by the Governor in Council (GIC). The lawsuit filed by Sarailis Avocats in 2017 sought to bring compensation for employees affected by the Phoenix pay system debacle that has plagued the public service since 2016. The failure of the pay system has so far cost the federal government $3.5 billion as of July, a number that could grow as the government continues to tackle a massive backlog of errors and problematic cases. Phoenix was introduced in 2016 to replace dozens of antiquated pay systems. Instead, the system was riddled with errors and created massive and costly upheaval across the public service. "The Phoenix pay system caused major issues for thousands of federal employees. The Government of Canada was a tough opponent in this case," said attorney Christian Sarailis in a news release on Wednesday. "However, the negotiations have resulted in a fair and equitable settlement for class members to compensate for the moral damages they endured. Without this class action and the sustained efforts since 2017, non-unionized employees would have had little chance of receiving compensation for their moral damages. This is, in our view, a compelling example of justice achieved." Affected employees will be able to submit a claim by internet or mail once the settlement is approved. The maximum amount for the 2016-2017 fiscal year amounts to $350 (February to March) and the maximum amount for the 2017-2018, 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 is $175. In 2019 and 2020, the Government of Canada and a number of public service unions finalized an agreement to compensate full-time employees, current and former, who were paid through the Phoenix pay system. The compensation was a lump-sum payment of up to $1,000 for fiscal year 2016 to 2017 and up to $500 for each of the following three fiscal years, according to the federal government. Unions have been asking the federal government to provide additional damages for workers, citing "stress, aggravation, pain and suffering." "The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that members who worked for the government are paid properly. The settlement provides for individual payments to class members based on the number of eligible fiscal years in which they worked," the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat said in a statement. "The Phoenix pay system has caused pay issues and the Government of Canada will continue taking action to ensure all employees are paid correctly." Casual and part-time public servants who already received compensation for issues related to Phoenix will not qualify. Workers can also choose to opt out of the compensation. A hearing with the Superior Court of Quebec is scheduled for Feb. 18. With files from The Canadian Press Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. 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NoneKey Takeaways Teams are more diverse than ever. With advancements in technology, a skilled labor shortage and the booming demand for remote work , work has come to defy borders. Companies that don't embrace this reality and adapt risk being left behind. I've witnessed this transformation firsthand through my work at DOXA Talent , where we help businesses build high-performing teams leveraging talent from across the world. With team members across the Philippines, Vietnam, Kenya and Colombia, I see how today's technology and remote work are not just reshaping the future of business but also giving people equitable opportunities to earn a good living. This journey has taught me meaningful lessons about creating a truly global culture. By blending different cultural perspectives while uniting everyone under a common mission and purpose, we've seen remarkable results. Our attrition rate is less than half the acceptable industry standard, and our teams consistently deliver outstanding service with an NPS of 82. But the most important lesson I've learned is that when we put people first and maintain high standards, we create an environment where teams can truly thrive. Here are five key strategies we've discovered for building a successful global culture that brings out the best in your international workforce . Related: A Culturally Diverse Workforce Could Be a Boon to Your Business 1. Define your global culture A global culture is fundamentally about creating a shared set of values, principles and practices that transcend geographical boundaries. To this end, DOXA prioritizes a few key values. One of our most important values is curiosity, which drives us to learn about and appreciate the differences that make each culture unique while encouraging open-mindedness and new ways of working. The next is relationships matter. It's about seeking to understand and accept our differences. This means honoring the unique traditions, perspectives and practices of every culture represented in our organization, building trust and fostering an environment where everyone feels valued . Understanding the experiences and needs of team members from different backgrounds helps us create meaningful connections and fair opportunities. 2. Recognize cultural differences One of the biggest challenges in managing a culturally diverse workforce is navigating communication styles, decision-making processes and giving feedback. At DOXA, we recognize these processes are all shaped by cultural norms. For example, team members in high-context cultures, such as the Philippines, often use indirect communication, while those in low-context cultures, such as the U.S., prefer directness. When it comes to feedback delivery, certain cultures are more to the point, while others tend to soften criticism. The decision-making process also reflects differences, as I've observed how some cultures favor egalitarian input and others rely on hierarchical structures. Differences extend to time management as well, with punctuality taking precedence in some cultures while others emphasize maintaining relationships over strict schedules. Related: 3 Tips for Managing a Cross-Cultural Workforce 3. Build a framework for expectations Something I've found highly helpful is defining our DOXA culture overview, a map per se, which expresses how everyone, regardless of background, is expected to show up within our global culture. This framework sets clear expectations for behavior, communication and decision-making that transcend cultural differences. Our culture map helps all team members be aware of the cultural nuances that may impact interactions and adapt accordingly. For example, we encourage direct and respectful communication while remaining sensitive to cultural preferences. We also emphasize both relationship-building and accountability to balance task-oriented and relationship-based approaches. Ultimately, our framework is about integration: bringing out the best of every culture while aligning everyone under a common operation and purpose. 4. Adapt your leadership style Leading a global team very well might require you to adjust your natural approach. I know I've had to adapt my style to fit the more reserved and relationship-focused cultures of our Philippine and Colombian teams. This means creating a safe space by asking more questions, listening actively and resisting the urge to jump in, solve or debate. That, in turn, gives others the opportunity to share their thoughts more comfortably. As a leader, I've also adapted my communication style . I've had to temper the directness that comes instinctively to me with cultural sensitivity and invest in relationship-building to foster trust. It hasn't always been easy, but finding ways to respect my team's cultural differences while staying true to my strengths has been a successful formula. Related: 3 Ways for Leaders to Embrace the Cultural Quotient 5. Embrace continuous learning A final piece of advice to businesses looking to blend multiple cultures: Become a student. Seek out mentors who lead diverse teams and learn from their experiences. Study what other companies are doing — within and outside your industry — and take note of best practices you could leverage. By continuously learning and staying open to new ideas, you can chart a thoughtful path forward. Also, approach this journey with humility. Remember that blending cultures doesn't happen overnight. It's a process of understanding, evolving and building a workplace where everyone feels valued and aligned with your company's mission. Your ability to integrate diverse perspectives and life experiences can be the catalyst for winning in today's competitive global market.SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jayud Global Logistics Limited (NASDAQ: JYD) ("Jayud" or the "Company"), a leading end-to-end supply chain solution provider based in Shenzhen specializing in cross-border logistics, today announced that it has received notice from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications staff ("Nasdaq") informing the Company that it has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the "Rule"). To regain compliance with the Rule, the Company's common stock was required to maintain a minimum closing bid price of $1.00 or more for at least ten consecutive business days; on November 27, 2024, Nasdaq informed the Company it achieved compliance with this Rule. Therefore, Nasdaq considers the prior bid price deficiency matter now closed. About Jayud Global Logistics Limited Jayud Global Logistics Limited is one of the leading Shenzhen-based end-to-end supply chain solution providers in China, focusing on cross-border logistics services. Headquartered in Shenzhen, the Company benefits from the unique geographical advantages of providing a high degree of support for ocean, air, and overland logistics. The Company has established a global operation nexus featuring logistic facilities throughout major transportation hubs in China and globally, with footprints in 12 provinces in Mainland China and 16 countries across six continents. Jayud offers a comprehensive range of cross-border supply chain solution services, including freight forwarding, supply chain management, and other value-added services. With its strong service capabilities and research and development capabilities in proprietary IT systems, the Company provides customized and efficient logistics solutions and develops long-standing customer relationships. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://ir.jayud.com . Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs, including the expectation that the Offering will be successfully completed. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “aim”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “believe”, “is/are likely to”, “potential”, “continue” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the SEC. For more information, please contact: Jayud Global Logistics Limited Investor Relations Department Email: ir@jayud.com Investor Relations Contact: Matthew Abenante, IRC President Strategic Investor Relations, LLC Tel: 347-947-2093 Email: matthew@strategic-ir.com
Thanksgiving Weekend Sports Guide: Your roadmap to NFL matchups, other games, times, oddsHELENA — MSU-Northern, Montana Western, and Montana Tech athletes were honored Wednesday with weekly Frontier Conference men's and women's basketball honors. In the NAIA Coaches' Top-25 Poll released on Wednesday, Tech's men, at 8-0, ascended two spots to No. 5. Rocky Mountain College's men received votes. Providence's women's team held at No. 6, while Carroll College fell from No. 9 to No. 21. Rocky Mountain College and Tech received votes. HisBadHorse, from Lame Deer, scored a career-high 29 points to accompany 13 rebounds and cap a 2-0 week for the Skylights. She was 13-of-19 from the field and 3-of-4 from the free-throw line Northern's 79-73 victory over Embry-Riddle. HisBadHorse also went 7-of-13 from the field for 15 points in Northern’s 76-58 home victory over Dickinson State (N.D.) on Monday, Nov. 18. Gruhler led the Bulldogs in their comeback 75-68 victory over Dickinson State on Friday. He totaled 22 points after shooting 8-for-11 from the field, converting 5-of-6 free throws. He added a pair of assists and grabbed nine rebounds. Davis stole the ball five times in the Bulldogs’ 77-71 home victory over Northwest (Wash.) on Friday. She also grabbed five defensive rebounds in the game and totaled eight. Diekhans led the Orediggers’ defense as they posted a 2-0 record in California last week. He pulled down 12 rebounds and added three steals in Tech's 42-30 defensive battle with California-Merced on Wednesday. He also had a block in the game. Diekhans collected seven rebounds in Orediggers’ 91-68 victory at Pacific Union on Friday. Get local news delivered to your inbox!Irish Government doubted UK campaign to ‘save David’ TrimbleThe State of Arkansas has received approval for more than $10.1 million in funding to bring statewide digital skills training and digital device programs to the state. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) approved $10,161,429.01 in funding through the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program (Capacity Grant Program) for the State of Arkansas. The Arkansas State Broadband Office (ARConnect) will utilize this funding to implement programs outlined in the state’s Digital Skills and Opportunity Plan, a comprehensive approach to addressing the digital skills gap that affects every corner of the state. “Growing our broadband infrastructure is a big part of connecting our state, but if Arkansans don’t have the skills to use this new technology, we won’t fully realize its benefit,” said Governor Sanders. “This funding will be critical to closing the digital divide and putting communities on the path to success.” “Having digital skills is a critical element of succeeding in the twenty-first century workforce, and Arkansas is committed to preparing its citizens for success,” said Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald. “The Arkansas State Broadband Office will play a vital role in helping ensure that Arkansans have the skills and training they need to take part in the workforce of today and tomorrow.” In addition to digital skills work and digital device initiatives, planned programming outlined in the state’s Digital Skills and Opportunity Plan includes expanding high-speed internet access at community anchor institutions like community centers and veterans’ organizations, as well as piloting expanded high-speed internet access at multiple-dwelling units. “Today is another step forward for the State of Arkansas in ensuring that every Arkansan has the ability and opportunity to self-determine their success in the twenty-first century digital economy,” said State Broadband Director Glen Howie. “If we think about economic development throughout the state, small business growth in our communities, and improved quality of life for every Arkansas family, having proper digital skills is a key component to unlocking that future. We are proud to take on that mission.”
A team of the Election Commission (EC) of India, led by director Deepali Masirkar and under secretary Munish Kumar, reviewed the ongoing special summary revision of electoral rolls with January 1, 2025, as the qualifying date. District election officer Jitendra Jorwal detailed the ECI team about the current status of the whole exercise being carried out in the Ludhiana. The team took stock of the process, particularly in Ludhiana East, Ludhiana South and Sahnewal assembly segments. The team members also made calls on 1950 voter helpline to check facilities being offered besides inspecting new voters enrollment forms. The team stated that in case of deletion/shifting of voters, a proper procedure to be adopted before proceeding ahead. The team stressed that each one should work fairly. The team asked the officials to expedite the SVEEP (Systematic Voter Education & Electoral Participation) activities across the district, especially in those booth areas which have witnessed less polling to sensitise them of the voting right. The team made it clear that nobody would be left to be included as elector, if he/she qualifies for the same. District election officer Jitendra Jorwal directed the officials to follow all the guidelines issued by ECI team.
Northwestern Mutual Appoints Dave Gordon to Chief Digital and Information OfficerKendall Jenner ’s hair is growing in reverse. Amid a season of major hair changes, the 29-year-old took her recent haircut even further, proving that maybe blondes don’t have more fun. While attending the FWRD & Revolve Holiday Shop at The Grove in Los Angeles Nov. 15, Kendall rocked her new chin-length brunette bob, noticeably shorter than the neck-length ‘do she debuted earlier this month . The 818 Tequila founder complemented her caramel locks by sporting a brown Tom Ford jacket with a deep V-neck cut, black Alexander McQueen trousers and brown pointed heels from The Row. Though she didn’t share the inspiration behind the ‘do, she recently donned a similar style in a September Calvin Klein ad , drawing comparisons to her mom Kris Jenner . Kendall’s new hairdo may be her shortest cut to date, but it’s not the only recent change to her look. In a Nov. 12 Instagram post, she revealed she has returned to her dark roots with a series of topless pictures by fashion photographer Mert Alas . Later that same day, the Kardashians star stepped out to Sushi Park, a celebrity favorite restaurant in Los Angeles, flaunting her new locks. The return to the brunette lifestyle was also a stark shift from the blonde hair Kendall had been sporting for months before. After the end of New York Fashion Week in September, she shared an Instagram post to reveal she had gone blonde , simply writing in the caption of the post, “blonded.” As for the inspiration for the supermodel’s blonde ‘do? Celebrity Colorist Jenna Perry —who also helped Kendall with her 2022 redhead look—shared some insight. “It took me two days to take her this gorgeous shade of golden blonde,” Jenna told Vogue in September. “She is really inspired by the ’90s and Caroline Bessette-Kennedy right now.” Read on to see more stars who have debuted epic hair transformations. Hailey Bieber The model debuted lighter locks in September 2024, a month after giving birth to her and Justin Bieber 's first baby, son Jack Blues Bieber . Lily Collins The Emily in Paris star debuted her dramatic transformation at the world premiere of her new horror movie, MAXXXINE , in June 2024. "Changing my hair always brings out different sides of my personality and I love playing around," Lily told Vogue . "This cut and color feels bolder and yet somehow lighter. And completely more me —right now." Katie Holmes While attending Chanel's Tribeca Film Festival Artists dinner in June 2024, Katie debuted a subtle, yet striking transformation of rich caramel balayage highlights that were blended throughout her brunette tresses. Kylie Jenner The Kardashians star debuted a platinum blonde look and a bob haircut after rocking waist-length strands for quite some time. "Did someone say they missed king kylie," Kylie teased in the caption of her June 8 Instagram post , to which her sister Khloe Kardashian cheekily replied, "I did! I did!!!!!!" Lisa Rinna The former Bravo star debuted a platinum blonde look during 2024 Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture. Priyanka Chopra The Heads of State star debuted a drastic haircut—a shoulder-grazing bob—while attending a Bulgari event in Rome i May 2024. Jessica Biel In May 2024, the actress chopped her hair into a bob that many fans on social media said reminded them of one of the looks she sported as Mary Camden on the '90s series 7th Heaven . Megan Fox The Transformers actress returned to her dark brown tresses and debuted a sassy bob in May 2024, a month after she dyed her hair blue to enter what she dubbed her " Jedi era ." Dannielynn Birkhead At age 17, the daughter of the late Anna Nicole Smith debuted a new lob hairstyle overnight during 2024 Kentucky Derby weekend, which she attended with dad Larry Birkhead . Demi Lovato The singer debuted a lighter, shorter 'do in April 2024. Kelly Osbourne The Fashion Police alum debuted a blonde bombshell hair transformation May 8. Kim Kardashian Back to blonde: Kim debuted a new platinum 'do in April 2024. Rihanna The Fenty Beauty founder debuted a bright blonde hair transformation April 17 while celebrating her latest Fenty x Puma collection in London. Delilah Belle Hamlin The model debuted a bleach blonde pixie cut at the FRAME event April 4. Megan Fox The Jennifer's Body star traded in her bubblegum pink tresses for a baby blue bob, which she debuted April 2. Zendaya Less than a month afer chopping her hair into a long bob, Zendaya debuted a honey blonde transformation at the Challengers premiere March 26. Elle Fanning The Great star ushered in spring with a fresh cut, as she debuted a long bob March 25. Rachel McAdams The Mean Girls alum swapped out her signature blonde hair for a dark brunette transformation on March 18. Bre Tiesi The Selling Sunset star looked completely unrecognizable after debuting a dramatic blonde transformation March 16. Kelly Osbourne The Fashion Police alum ditched her signature purple hair after six years, tinting it an icy silver in March 2024. Zendaya The Dune actress debuted a shoulder-grazing bob at Essence 's Black Women in Hollywood Awards March 7. Sydney Sweeney The Anyone But You star made a showstopping appearance at Miu Miu's fall/winter 2024-2025 show during Paris Fashion Week. For the March 5 event, she unveiled a dramatic long bob haircut. Zoey Deutch To prepare for her upcoming role as Jean Seberg, the 29-year-old debuted a bleached blonde pixie cut. Anne Hathaway The Princess Diaries alum unveiled fringe bangs at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards. Selena Gomez The star debuted a bangin' new style at the premiere of her friend Nicola Peltz Beckham 's film Lola in February 2024. Jennifer Lopez The "On the Floor" singer made a dramatic hair change, as she debuted a chin-grazing bob cut at Schiaparelli's haute couture spring/summer 2024 show on Jan. 22. Gypsy Rose Blanchard In January 2024, a month after her prison release, the now-influencer shared a pic of herself sporting a shorter 'do. Kylie Jenner Kylie Jenner traded in her dark locks for a pink 'do in January 2024. Julianne Hough In January 2024, the Dancing With the Stars personality shared a video of herself cutting her own hair. "Out with the old energy," she wrote, "and in with the new." Kate Beckinsale The Underworld actress took the plunge and went full blonde, while also debuting a short bob haircut.Government plans to introduce ceremonies for people wanting to become UK citizens had the potential to “damage community and race relations in Northern Ireland”, a Stormont official warned in 2003. The official said the proposal to have “low-key” citizenship ceremonies at Hillsborough, Co Down, was a “tacit admission” of this and instead suggested allowing a “block exemption” from compulsory attendance in the region. Tony Blair’s Labour government introduced the ceremonies for those seeking UK citizenship, with the first ceremonies taking place in 2004, involving participants singing the national anthem and swearing allegiance to Queen Elizabeth II. Prior to the law being introduced, the Home Office sent a consultation document to devolved regions in July 2003, setting out its plans for naturalisation applicants to take a citizenship oath and pledge at the citizenship ceremony. Devolved power sharing institutions in Northern Ireland were suspended at the time. Newly declassified files show Ken Fraser, a civil servant at the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM), sent an internal email to official Linda Devlin setting out his “worries” about the plan. In the email, he said the exclusion of Irish from a list of languages that applicants would be required to have some knowledge of was “puzzling” and seemed “difficult to justify”. He added: “The consultation document states that the Government believes it would be right to agree that elements such as national symbols and the national anthem should feature in the ceremony.....and many of those becoming citizens would expect to see the same here. “It seems unlikely, however, that the same could be said of Northern Ireland. “UK national symbols and national anthem – which are proposed as an integral part of the ceremony – are associated primarily, if not exclusively with the Unionist community, as is much of the language proposed for the ceremony. “The proposed use of the Union flag and national anthem would appear to be at odds with the sustained attempt – by Government and others – to remove emblems from the political arena within NI.” Mr Fraser said the proposed ceremonies were a “new, and public, institution”. He added: “It is difficult to see how the ceremony itself (which is intended to be compulsory) and the use of symbols and emblems as proposed in the consultation document will promote mutual respect. “I understand, however....that the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) has agreed that such ceremonies will only occur in Hillsborough and have agreed that Registrars from England will perform the task. “This de facto acknowledgement that circumstances are different in Northern Ireland – and not just in respect of local government structures – is to be welcomed. “NIO’s wish to keep citizenship ceremonies in NI low-key is understandable, given the segregated nature of NI society, but the arrangements that they propose for NI seem to be entirely at odds with the proposals which are explicitly aimed at making the citizenship ceremony a ‘community occasion’.” Mr Fraser said a proposed pledge in the ceremony to give loyalty to the UK “would not be acceptable to a significant proportion of the current ‘citizens’ of Northern Ireland”. He continued: “It seems unfair and potentially discriminatory to set the bar higher for people who have not been born here (ie to demand something of them that you are not going to demand of those already holding ‘citizenship’. “The proposals in the consultation document have the potential to damage community and race relations in NI. “It is difficult to see the NIO’s/Home Office’s agreement that ceremonies will only occur in Hillsborough and that Registrars from England will perform the task as amounting to anything other than a tacit acknowledgement of this.” Mr Fraser said the consultation indicated people could be exempt from the ceremony in “exceptional circumstances”. He added: “It might be better all round if there was acknowledgement that exceptional circumstances prevail in Northern Ireland and to allow a block exemption from compulsory attendance.” In response, Ms Devlin said the main thrust of the consultation document was to encourage ideas and suggestions how the ceremonies could be tailored to suit local circumstances and said she would pass on his remarks to the NIO and Home Office.
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