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Emmerdale delivered a jaw-dropping Kim Tate (played by Claire King) twist on Monday (November 25), as it was shockingly revealed that Will Taylor (Dean Andrews) was still alive. Previously, an embittered Kim had attempted to bribe Will with £100k to vanish after their acrimonious breakup. However, Will's refusal to depart from Home Farm led Kim to desperate lengths as she coerced Ross Barton (Michael Parr) into a scheme to oust him, but the plan disastrously backfired. A violent skirmish with Ross concluded with Will hitting his head on a rock, leaving everyone to believe he was dead. Yet, in the most recent visit to Emmerdale, a guilt-stricken Ross admitted to a flabbergasted Kim that he thought he had accidentally killed Will, riddling her with regret. To everyone's astonishment, Will strode into Home Farm, stunning Kim with his presence. His words, "Surprised to see me, sweetheart?" left Kim stunned. Post-recovery from his assault, Will was resolute in his determination to bring Kim down. Both shocked and elated at Will being alive, Kim declared her love for him and the duo made their way to the bedroom, evidently reigniting their romance following the life-threatening incident, reports Leeds Live . However, viewers were thrown for another loop when Will subsequently rendezvoused with her financial adviser and lover Peter. It was then unveiled that they were actually plotting together all along. Will now seemed intent on discontinuing his grand plan against Kim. Peter then issued a warning to Will, saying: "I told you I was working to bring Kim down. You swore that's what you wanted too. Have you any idea how much time, money and effort it took to pull together that dossier on Kim?" He then firmly promised to reveal Will's treachery to Kim unless he stuck with their planned vendetta. Emmerdale fans are now expressing their worries over Kim's wellbeing as the grand scheme devised by Will and Peter finally comes to light. Taking to a social platform, one fan penned: "Didn't actually see this coming. Here was me thinking Kim should be with her solicitor, but he's been working to take Kim down all along #Emmerdale." Another fan voiced in shock: "OMG! ! ! Kim's lawyer was hustling her all this time.. WTF is going on #emmerdale." Someone else made a pledge, saying: "There is no way Kim phoned to stop the divorce it's part of her games. I hope will doesn't phone to cancel it. It's about time someone takes Kim on and plays her at her own games. #Emmerdale." One viewer praised the storyline twist: "So Kim's lawyer was hustling her all this time.. great twist #emmerdale", while another commented: "He doesn't believe you Will. #Emmerdale." Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.Zachary Levi says his support for President-elect Donald Trump hasn’t resulted in “career suicide” after all. Appearing on Bill Maher’s “Club Random” podcast this week, the “Shazam!” actor shrugged off the implication that he’d been “canceled” by Hollywood for his endorsement of Trump in the 2024 election. “I hope I haven’t been canceled yet,” Levi said. “I mean, if it happens, it happens.” “I already had multiple jobs that I was in the process of shooting or that I have yet to shoot, and none of those have been compromised,” he added. When Maher pressed for clarification, Levi added, “None of my producers or any of the studios behind those films or projects have called and said, ‘Hey listen, this is a line too far, and we can’t have you associated with the project anymore.’ We’re all still full steam ahead on those.” Though Levi initially supported former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., he formally endorsed Trump in September. At the time, he acknowledged that his stance could “very well could constitute career suicide” given the “very liberal” views of many Hollywood heavyweights. Just weeks later, the actor found himself on the receiving end of backlash from within the Broadway community when he used his former co-star Gavin Creel’s death to promote a conspiracy theory about COVID-19 vaccines. In a video posted to Instagram in October, Levi surmised that Creel, with whom he co-starred in the 2016 revival of “She Loves Me” on Broadway, “would still be alive” if he hadn’t gotten vaccinated against COVID-19. After suggesting that the COVID-19 vaccines were “forced on the American public” despite known side effects including “turbo cancers,” Levi said : “Without a shadow of a doubt, I believe that Gavin Creel would be alive right now — right fucking now — he would still be alive if that stuff didn’t get put into his body.” Creel, beloved by theater fans for his performances in “Hello, Dolly!” and “Into the Woods,” among other musicals, died of a rare and aggressive form of cancer in September. Levi’s claims were quickly condemned by a litany of fellow Broadway performers. Appearing on “ That’s A Gay Ass Podcast ” last week, actor Laura Benanti didn’t hold back when asked about her experience working on “She Loves Me” with Levi. “I never liked him,” Benanti said . “Everyone was like, ‘He’s so great!’ And I was like, ‘No, he’s not. He’s sucking up all the fucking energy in this room. He wants to mansplain everybody’s part to them.’” “For [Levi] to use [Creel’s] memory ― a person he was not friends with ― to use his memory for his political agenda and to watch him try to make himself cry until he had one single tear, which he did not wipe away, I was like, ‘Fuck you forever,’” she added. Other news outlets have retreated behind paywalls. At HuffPost, we believe journalism should be free for everyone. Would you help us provide essential information to our readers during this critical time? We can't do it without you. Can't afford to contribute? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read. You've supported HuffPost before, and we'll be honest — we could use your help again . We view our mission to provide free, fair news as critically important in this crucial moment, and we can't do it without you. Whether you give once or many more times, we appreciate your contribution to keeping our journalism free for all. You've supported HuffPost before, and we'll be honest — we could use your help again . We view our mission to provide free, fair news as critically important in this crucial moment, and we can't do it without you. Whether you give just one more time or sign up again to contribute regularly, we appreciate you playing a part in keeping our journalism free for all. Already contributed? Log in to hide these messages. Benanti, a 2009 Tony Award winner for “Gypsy” known for her impressions of Melania Trump on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” also conceded that Levi’s initial claims about “career suicide” were dubious. “Christian, faith-based TV and film is huge. He’s going to be a huge fucking star in that realm,” she said. “He’s going to make more money than he ever has.” Listen to Zachary Levi’s “Club Random with Bill Maher” interview here . His comments on Trump begin around the 5:05 mark. Related From Our Partner
Got nine bucks? You could be going to a Blue Jays gameFans of Strictly Come Dancing were stunned to see Wallace and Gromit make a cameo on the BBC dance contest. The good-natured, eccentric, cheese-loving inventor and his pet pooch made a surprise appearance ahead of their BBC takeover this month. The much-loved comedy is ready to release its new feature length adventure, Vengeance Most Fowl , and made their Strictly debut on Saturday's semi-final. The pair appeared as this week's celebrity guests to read out the show's Terms and Conditions for voting. And viewers watched as co-host Claudia Winkleman went 'live' to the duo's home on West Wallaby Street. However, the appearance seemed to take Wallace by surprise, who was still getting ready for his role. Gromit was forced to step in and once again save the day. The stop motion character had been heard humming along to the BBC One show’s theme tune, while having a wash, before peeking out from behind the shower curtain to tell Winkleman: “I’ll be two ticks.” Fans quickly took to social media to share their thoughts on the duo's appearance. One user on Twitter /X gushed: "Wallace & Gromit doing the T&C’s? Possibly the best thing I’ve ever seen #strictly." Another seemingly agreed, echoing the statement and adding. "Wallace and gromit doing the t&c’s is actually iconic i fear they should do it every week #strictly." A third beamed: "I am obsessed with Wallace & Gromit doing the T&C’s. Roll on Christmas Day x #Strictly," and a fourth said: "How lovely to see Wallace and Gromit on #StrictlyComeDancing! #Strictly." With a funny jibe at Wallace's antics, another said: "Typical that Gromit had to hold the fort while Wallace busied himself with his usual muppetry - how he got them both to the moon I'll never know. Well done, lad! #StrictlyComeDancing." Wallace and Gromit's latest adventure will be available on BBC iPlayer and BBC One at 6.10pm on Christmas Day. Tonight's exclusive minute-long animation was created by the Aardman team at their studios in Bristol for Strictly Come Dancing . In the film, comedian Peter Kay returns as PC Mackintosh, a character who was also in The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit, while Everybody’s Talking About Jamie actress Lauren Patel joins the cast. There will also be cameos from Motherland actress and comedian Diane Morgan, Bridgerton actress Adjoa Andoh and comedian and actor Sir Lenny Henry. Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .
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BOSC stock touches 52-week high at $3.4 amid market optimismExperienced Technology and Education Leader, Goli Will Drive Learning Innovation, Operational Excellence and Strategic Growth Mike Duran to Serve as Executive Chairman ST. LOUIS, Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Colibri Group ("Colibri"), a professional education company serving millions of individuals and business customers through over 40 leading brands that offer flexible, online, and in-person learning solutions to licensed professionals, today announced that Shravan Goli has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Goli will succeed current Chairman and CEO Mike Duran, who will resume his role as Executive Chairman. This planned transition marks an exciting new chapter for the Colibri Group, building on the company's strong foundation. Colibri Group is backed by Gridiron Capital, LLC ("Gridiron Capital"), a leading investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams. With over 20 years of leadership experience in technology and education, Mr. Goli brings a proven history of driving innovation, customer engagement, and transformative growth. He has held pivotal roles at leading companies, including Coursera, Dictionary.com , Dice.com , Yahoo!, and Microsoft. As Chief Operating Officer and Chief Product Officer at Coursera, he expanded global learning access for millions, led growth in consumer and enterprise markets, and played a key role in the company's successful IPO. His strategic leadership at Dice.com and Dictionary.com drove significant revenue growth and market expansion. Mr. Goli also serves on the board of NETGEAR, supporting its mission to deliver seamless connectivity. "With a distinguished career leading technology and education companies, Shravan's expertise in leveraging customer insights and driving growth through a product-led approach makes him the ideal leader for Colibri," said Mr. Duran. "I am excited to support this seamless transition and look forward to seeing Shravan build on Colibri's legacy of delivering exceptional education solutions and engaging experiences that empower millions of professionals to thrive." "I am deeply honored to join Colibri. Its mission to lead people to achieve more, adapt, and thrive in their careers aligns with my own passion for lifelong learning and skill development," said Mr. Goli. "Colibri's remarkable legacy of transforming careers and industries through exceptional education solutions is both inspiring and motivating. Together with the talented team, I am excited to shape the future of professional learning by creating innovative opportunities that empower professionals to grow, succeed, and thrive in an ever-evolving world." "Shravan's extensive experience in both technology and education, combined with his innovative mindset, positions him as an exceptional leader for Colibri," said Kevin Jackson, Managing Partner at Gridiron Capital. "With his deep understanding of the educational market and customer needs, we are confident that under Shravan's leadership Colibri will continue to realize its immense potential, develop groundbreaking products for licensed professionals nationwide, and achieve exceptional outcomes." About Colibri Group Colibri Group is building the future of professional education. Today, millions of licensed professionals start and advance their careers through the company's engaging online and in-person learning solutions for licensing, continuing education, test preparation and professional development. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Colibri Group provides a holistic learning experience for learners and professionals to achieve more, adapt, and thrive throughout their careers in real estate, financial services, teacher education, healthcare, valuation and property services, among other professions. Visit www.colibrigroup.com for more information. About Gridiron Capital Gridiron Capital is an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, and creating value by building middle-market companies into industry-leaders in the consumer products & services, industrial growth, and business services segments in the United States and Canada. We help transform growing companies by winning together through hard work, partnerships grounded in shared values, and a unique culture that comes from hands-on experience building and running businesses. As a team led by former operators and entrepreneurs, we know what it takes to run successful businesses on a day-to-day basis. Additional information is available on the firm's website: www.gridironcapital.com . Contacts For Colibri Group: Kevin O'Connor, Communications Lead media@colibrigroup.com For Gridiron Capital, LLC: Kevin Jackson, Managing Partner KJackson@gridironcapital.com View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/colibri-group-appoints-shravan-goli-as-chief-executive-officer-302321132.html SOURCE Colibri Group
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Victorian Nationals appoint new leader, replacing Peter WalshLAS VEGAS — With a restructuring at Andretti Global that pushed Michael Andretti into a smaller role, the chances of his organization landing a Formula 1 team have substantially increased. So much so that F1 and Formula One Management could have a decision to grant the General Motors-backed entry a spot as the 11th team on the grid in the coming weeks. Dan Towriss, now the majority owner of the Andretti organization, was at the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Thursday scoping his chances of entering the top motorsports series in the world. So was the FBI, allegedly, as part of a Department of Justice investigation into why F1 denied the Andretti organization expansion into the series. F1 currently has 10 teams that field 20 cars and only one — the organization owned by California businessman Gene Haas — is an American team. Las Vegas marks the third race this season in the United States, more than any other country, as F1 has exploded in American popularity over the last five years. Even so, Andretti could not get approval from F1 to enter the series. But, the situation changed in September when Andretti scaled back his role with his namesake organization. Now with Towriss in charge, talks have amplified, even though it is not clear what the name of an Andretti-less F1 team would even be. Cadillac would do the engines — but says it won't be ready until 2028 — which means a 2026 Towriss-led F1 team would be GM branded but with a partner engine supplier. Most of the existing teams have been largely opposed to an 11th team entering F1, citing a dilution in prize money and the massive expenses they've already committed to the series. But, Andretti among others believed the teams' position was personal in that they simply didn't like Andretti, who ran 13 races in the 1993 season. His father, Mario, is the 1978 F1 world champion. The Andretti application had already been approved by the FIA, which is F1's ruling body, but later denied by F1 itself. F1 promised to revisit the issue once General Motors had an engine ready to compete. The existing 10 F1 teams have no actual vote or say in if the grid is expanded, which Mercedes boss Toto Wolff reiterated Thursday when The Associated Press asked why the sudden chance of acceptance in a potential 11th team. "We have an obligation, a statutory obligation as directors, to present the standpoint that is the best for our company and for our employees, and we've done that," Wolff said. "I think if a team can add to the championship, particularly if GM decides to come in as a team owner, that is a different story. "And as long as it is creative, that means we're growing the popularity of the sport, we're growing the revenue of the sport, then no team will be ever against it. So I'm putting my hope in there." Wolff has been eager to hear from Towriss directly on what the plans for the organization are now that Andretti has a smaller role. "No one from Andretti or Andretti Global or whatever the name will be has ever spoken to me a single sentence in presentation of what the creative part is," he said. "But they don't need to because the teams don't decide. It is the commercial rights holder, with the FIA, we have no say. If I want to be invited to a party and go to the party, I'm sitting down at the table and telling who I am and why I'm really good fun and sitting here and everybody will enjoy my presence. "That hasn't happened, but you know, that's now my personal point of view, not a professional, because there's nothing we can do, nothing we can say," Wolff continued. "And I don't know the people. I've obviously spoken to Mario. I didn't speak to his son. I didn't speak to any other people that are behind that. I don't know who they are. So I know GM, GM is great." Fred Vasseur, team principal at Ferrari, said he's not opposed to another team if it adds value to F1. "The discussion is between FIA, the team, and FOM. It's not our choice," he said. "For sure, as Toto said, that if it's good for the sport, good for the show, good for the business, and adds value on the sporting side, that we are all OK." Get local news delivered to your inbox!OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett renewed his Thanksgiving tradition of giving by handing out more than $1.1 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock to four of his family's foundations Monday, and he offered new details about who will be handing out the rest of his fortune after his death. Buffett has said previously that his three kids will distribute his remaining $147.4 billion fortune in the 10 years after his death, but now he has also designated successors for them because it's possible that Buffett's children could die before giving it all away. He didn't identify the successors, but said his kids all know them and agree they would be good choices. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
Australia's regional property markets continue to outperform their metro counterparts, but price growth is cooling. Regional dwelling values rose 1.1 per cent in the three months to October, compared with 0.8 per cent in the cities, according to the latest CoreLogic Regional Market Update. The respective growth rates have softened from 2.3 per cent and 2.2 per cent respectively in the quarter to April. Mining regions in WA and Queensland led the charge, with property values in Mackay, Geraldton and Townsville up 8.8 per cent, 8.2 per cent and 6.6 per cent, respectively. Over the year to October, dwelling prices in each of the three markets surged by more than a quarter, driven by affordability and lifestyle appeal, CoreLogic economist Kaytlin Ezzy said. "But even with the impressive growth, for those with the capacity to service a mortgage, they still remain attainable with medians less than $600,000," Ms Ezzy said. In NSW and Victoria, there were signs of cooling in markets that had run hot during COVID-era tree and sea changes. Seven out of eight Victorian non-capital significant urban areas posted value drops, along with 10 of 21 equivalent regions in NSW. The holiday town of Batemans Bay on NSW's southern coast fell the most with a 2.7 per cent slump over the quarter, followed by Warrnambool on Victoria's southwest coast, where values sunk 2.6 per cent. "There's certainly been a slowdown in demand for these areas and more stock on the market and that's in addition to higher interest rates, cost of living pressures, and limited borrowing capacity" Ms Ezzy said. Over the year, 10 property markets in the southeastern states posted declines, led by a 6.3 per cent fall in the town of Ballarat in central-western Victoria. Regional rental prices grinded 0.5 per cent higher over the three months, but held steady on average across capital cities. As for mortgage affordability, Westpac economists recently joined NAB in pushing expectations of a Reserve Bank interest rate cut from February to May 2025. ANZ and CBA economists still expect the RBA to ease the cash rate for the first time in more than four years in February 2025. REGIONAL PROPERTY VALUES AT A GLANCE: - Highest quarterly growth: Mackay (Qld) - 8.3 per cent - Lowest quarterly growth: Batemans Bay (NSW) - minus 2.7 per cent - Highest annual growth: Geraldton (WA) - 28.7 per cent - Lowest annual growth: Ballarat (Vic) - 6.3 per cent - Shortest days on market: Bunbury (WA) - 13 days - Longest days on market: Batemans Bay (NSW) - 72 days REGIONAL RENTALS AT A GLANCE: - Highest quarterly rental growth: Albany (WA) - up 3.0 per cent - Lowest quarterly rental growth: Batemans Bay (NSW) - minus 2.4 per cent - Highest yearly rental growth: Geraldton (WA) - 14.6 per cent - Lowest yearly rental growth: Burnie - Somerset (Tas) - 1.8 per cent - Most affordable: Burnie - Somerset (Tas) - $408 - Least affordable: Gold Coast - Tweed Heads (Qld and NSW) - $833By RONALD BLUM DALLAS (AP) — Nolan Arenado is open to a trade from the St. Louis Cardinals, at age 33 wanting to be on a World Series contender. “It’s like his biological clock is ticking,” agent Joel Wolfe said Tuesday at the winter meetings. “And if the team’s not winning it’s driving him crazy every day, every night all through the offseason. And he takes it so personal, like it’s all on him.” An eight-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove third baseman, Arenado is open to a switch to first base. He hit .272 with 16 homers and 71 RBIs this year, his poorest season in a decade. St. Louis acquired Arenado from Colorado ahead of the 2021 season, lost at the wild-card round in his first two years, then failed to make the playoffs in consecutive seasons. “The Cardinals are changing direction, which is fine. All teams do that,” Wolfe said. “So if that’s the way it is and they’ve said it might be beneficial to move you and they were open and communicated about it, he’s like: ‘I get it. Let’s just try and find a place where they’re in a different place,’ where he could just jump in and help the team go to the next level.” Arenado has played 1,629 games in the field during his big league career, all at third base. He won Gold Gloves from 2013-22, matching Seattle outfielder Ichiro Suzuki for winning the award in his first 10 seasons. Arenado told Cardinals president baseball operations John Mozeliak he is open to a position switch. “If it would make Mo’s job easier to get to the right team, Nolan is more than willing to move around,” Wolfe said, quoting his client as saying, “’I’m not insulted to go play first and I can win a Gold Glove over there if that’s what it takes.’” “He wanted to be just the first to offer that so that Mo could tell other teams that,” Wolfe said. Arenado has a .285 career average with 341 homers and 1,132 RBIs for the Cardinals and Colorado Rockies. He is owed $74 million for the final three seasons of a contract paying him $275 million over nine years. He has a full no-trade provision, giving him the ability to decide his destination. “It’s more of just an ongoing discussion of: Would you be OK with this team? Would you be OK with that team?” Wolfe said. “We don’t want to waste Mo’s time and there some hard nos of where he would prefer not to go and things like that. It’s been somewhat dynamic in the discussion about how that works.” ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLBAustralia's regional property markets continue to outperform their metro counterparts, but price growth is cooling. Regional dwelling values rose 1.1 per cent in the three months to October, compared with 0.8 per cent in the cities, according to the latest CoreLogic Regional Market Update. The respective growth rates have softened from 2.3 per cent and 2.2 per cent respectively in the quarter to April. Mining regions in WA and Queensland led the charge, with property values in Mackay, Geraldton and Townsville up 8.8 per cent, 8.2 per cent and 6.6 per cent, respectively. Over the year to October, dwelling prices in each of the three markets surged by more than a quarter, driven by affordability and lifestyle appeal, CoreLogic economist Kaytlin Ezzy said. "But even with the impressive growth, for those with the capacity to service a mortgage, they still remain attainable with medians less than $600,000," Ms Ezzy said. In NSW and Victoria, there were signs of cooling in markets that had run hot during COVID-era tree and sea changes. Seven out of eight Victorian non-capital significant urban areas posted value drops, along with 10 of 21 equivalent regions in NSW. The holiday town of Batemans Bay on NSW's southern coast fell the most with a 2.7 per cent slump over the quarter, followed by Warrnambool on Victoria's southwest coast, where values sunk 2.6 per cent. "There's certainly been a slowdown in demand for these areas and more stock on the market and that's in addition to higher interest rates, cost of living pressures, and limited borrowing capacity" Ms Ezzy said. Over the year, 10 property markets in the southeastern states posted declines, led by a 6.3 per cent fall in the town of Ballarat in central-western Victoria. Regional rental prices grinded 0.5 per cent higher over the three months, but held steady on average across capital cities. As for mortgage affordability, Westpac economists recently joined NAB in pushing expectations of a Reserve Bank interest rate cut from February to May 2025. ANZ and CBA economists still expect the RBA to ease the cash rate for the first time in more than four years in February 2025. REGIONAL PROPERTY VALUES AT A GLANCE: - Highest quarterly growth: Mackay (Qld) - 8.3 per cent - Lowest quarterly growth: Batemans Bay (NSW) - minus 2.7 per cent - Highest annual growth: Geraldton (WA) - 28.7 per cent - Lowest annual growth: Ballarat (Vic) - 6.3 per cent - Shortest days on market: Bunbury (WA) - 13 days - Longest days on market: Batemans Bay (NSW) - 72 days REGIONAL RENTALS AT A GLANCE: - Highest quarterly rental growth: Albany (WA) - up 3.0 per cent - Lowest quarterly rental growth: Batemans Bay (NSW) - minus 2.4 per cent - Highest yearly rental growth: Geraldton (WA) - 14.6 per cent - Lowest yearly rental growth: Burnie - Somerset (Tas) - 1.8 per cent - Most affordable: Burnie - Somerset (Tas) - $408 - Least affordable: Gold Coast - Tweed Heads (Qld and NSW) - $833
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With no Christian members in the national and Maharashtra minorities commissions, community groups in Mumbai have recommended their nominee to the body. Prominent Christian organisations from the city, Watchdog Foundation, Bombay Catholic Sabha, Association of Concerned Christians, Christian Reform United People Association, and others have written to the National Commission for Minorities, BJP President J P Nadda, and the Prime Minister's Office, suggesting social worker Agnelo Fernandes, General Secretary of BJP's Mumbai minority cell, for the post. Fernandes has the support of Cardinal Oswald Gracias, the Archbishop of Bombay, who has written to Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Minority Affairs, recommending Fernandes, a Mahim resident, for the office. Christian groups have been disappointed over the absence of a Christian representative in the Maharashtra State Minority Commission, which they believe has left their voices unheard in policy discussions. The community feels that this leaves out the potential to bridge gaps and represent Christian concerns effectively at the national level. The nine-member state commission currently has six Muslims, two Jains, and a Sikh, with the latter two groups forming a much smaller population than Christians in the state. The national body has a Parsi member but no representative from the Christian community which formed 2.3% of the country's population in 2011. The last Christian member in the national body was George Kurian, now a minister, who was appointed as its vice-chairman in 2017. Janet DSouza, senior vice-president of the Mumbai Congress unit, who was the vice-chairperson of the state body, was its last Christian member. Father Nigel Barrett, spokesperson for Cardinal Gracias, Archbishop of Bombay, said that he was unaware of any recommendation made by the Cardinal. "However we are disappointed that no Christian is appointed to the minority commission and we urge the government to reconsider and ensure that at least one Christian member is a member of the minority commission," said Barrett. Fernandes explained the absence of Christian members in the national and state minority commissions to the truth that the BJP did not have many Christian office members. "Political parties make appointments to the commissions. We have to accept that appointments are made by political parties. Christians keep away from the BJP. If you do not apply for the posts, how do you expect a Christian to become a member," Fernandes added.A Christian delegation led by community leaders recently met BJP Mumbai President Ashish Shelar, who is reported to have expressed his support for Fernandes. Archie Sodder from AOCC said the National Commission for Minorities has not had a Christian representative for over eight years. "Agnelo Fernandes' presence would address the concerns of our community and foster inclusivity," said Sodder. Godfrey Pimenta from the Watchdog Foundation added, “We are optimistic that Agnelo Fernandes will be appointed this time. His experience, leadership, and community support make him the ideal candidate.”On paper, Luigi Mangione had it all: wealth, intellect, athleticism, good looks. But the child of a prominent Maryland family may have spurned it all in a spasm of violence, in a killing that has mesmerized Americans. The 26-year-old was arrested Monday and charged with the murder of Brian Thompson, a health insurance chief executive and father of two who was gunned down in Manhattan last week by someone who, evidence suggests, has endured his own debilitating health crises and grew angry with the privatized US medical system. The cold-blooded killing has laid bare the deep frustration many Americans feel toward the country's labyrinthine health care system: while many have condemned the shooting, others have praised Mangione as a hero. It has also prompted considerable interest in how a young engineer with an Ivy League education could have gone off the rails to commit murder. News of his capture at a Pennsylvania McDonald's triggered an explosion of online activity, with Mangione quickly amassing new followers on social media as citizen sleuths and US media tried to understand who he is. As Americans have looked for clues about a political ideology or potential motive, a photo on his X account (formerly Twitter) includes an X-ray of an apparently injured spine. Mangione lived in Hawaii in 2022 and, according to his former roommate R.J. Martin, suffered from back pain, and was hoping to strengthen his back. After a surfing lesson, Mangione was "in bed for about a week" because of the pain, Martin told CNN. Earlier this year, Martin said, Mangione confirmed he'd had back surgery and sent him photos of the X-rays. Police said the suspect carried a hand-written manifesto of grievances in which he slammed America's "most expensive health care system in the world." "He was writing a lot about his disdain for corporate America and in particular the health care industry," New York police chief detective Joseph Kenny told ABC. According to CNN, a document recovered when Mangione was arrested included the phrase "these parasites had it coming." Meanwhile, memes and jokes proliferated, many riffing on his first name and comparing him to the "Mario Bros." video game character Luigi. Many expressed at least partial sympathy, having had their own harrowing experiences with the US health care system. "Godspeed. Please know that we all hear you," wrote one user on Facebook. Mangione hails from the Baltimore area. His wealthy Italian-American family owns local businesses, including the Hayfields Country Club, according to local outlet the Baltimore Banner, and cousin Nino Mangione is a Maryland state delegate. A standout student, Luigi graduated at the top of his high school class in 2016. A former student who knew Mangione at the elite Gilman School told AFP the suspect struck him as "a normal guy, nice kid." "There was nothing about him that was off, at least from my perception," the person said. Mangione attended the prestigious University of Pennsylvania, where he completed both a bachelor's and master's degree in computer science by 2020, according to a university spokesperson. While at Penn, Mangione co-led a group of 60 undergraduates who collaborated on video game projects, as noted in a now-deleted university webpage. On Instagram Mangione shared snapshots of his travels, and shirtless images of himself flaunting a six-pack. X users have scoured Mangione's posts for potential motives. His header photo includes an X-ray of a spine with bolts attached. Finding a political ideology that fits neatly onto the right-left divide has proved elusive, though he had written a review of Ted Kaczynski's manifesto on online site Goodreads, calling it "prescient." Kaczynski, known as the Unabomber, carried out multiple bombings in the United States from 1978 to 1995, in a campaign he said was aimed at halting the advance of modern society and technology. Mangione has also linked approvingly to posts criticizing secularism as a harmful consequence of Christianity's decline, and retweeted posts on the impact mobile phones and social media have on mental health. ia/abo-mlm/nro
New Trump DOJ Nominee Called a 'Huge Win for Life', Would Replace Official Who Targeted Pro-Lifers Share This article President-elect Donald Trump has named a pro-life lawyer for a top position at the U.S. Department of Justice. Harmeet K. Dhillon has been tapped as the assistant attorney general for civil rights in the Justice Department. It's an appointment pro-lifers say comes at a crucial time as several activists are serving time in federal prison for being prosecuted by the Biden administration under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump said Dhillon has consistently protected civil liberties including taking on Big Tech for censoring free speech, defending Christians who were "prevented from praying" during COVID, and suing corporations who use policies to discriminate against their employees. "Harmeet is one of the top election lawyers in the country, fighting to ensure that all, and ONLY, legal votes are counted," he wrote adding that she is a "respected member of the Sikh religious community. In her new role at the DOJ, Harmeet will be a tireless defender of our Constitutional Rights and will enforce our Civil Rights and Election Laws FAIRLY and FIRMLY." The former vice chair of the California GOP responded to her nomination writing on X, "I'm extremely honored by President Trump's nomination to assist with our nation's civil rights agenda. It has been my dream to be able to serve our great country, and I am so excited to be part of an incredible team of lawyers led by @PamBondi. I cannot wait to get to work." As CBN News has reported, Dhillon has sought justice for numerous minors who struggled with gender dysphoria and felt they were coerced into life-altering gender-transitioning medical treatments and were not given full disclosure about less invasive treatment options. Chloe Cole is one high profile example. ***Please sign up for CBN Newsletters and download the CBN News app to ensure you keep receiving the latest news from a distinctly Christian perspective.*** In addition, the San Francisco-based lawyer is well-known among the pro-life community for defending David Daleidan, an undercover journalist who exposed Planned Parenthood for its grim practice of selling aborted baby body parts. There are high hopes among pro-life activists as Dhillon would replace current Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke. Clarke has been called a pro-abortion radical who has "abused" the FACE Act to prosecute Americans for engaging in their First Amendment protest rights, LifeNews reports. BREAKING: Trump nominates pro-life advocate Harmeet Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice, replacing the current official responsible for targeting pro-life advocates jailed for defending unborn children Huge win for life pic.twitter.com/WHW6ClBewv Clarke celebrated the imprisonment of seven pro-life activists, including Laura Handy, for attempting to prevent late-term abortions of unborn babies. These are the faces of the pro-life advocates imprisoned under the Biden-Harris Administration for defending unborn children Jailing pro-lifers must end. pic.twitter.com/WknuaYqcY6 As CBN News reported, Handy and nine other pro-life activists held a sit-in protest at an abortion facility in October of 2020. They sang, prayed out loud, locked arms in front of the facility's staff entrance, and attached themselves to rope and chains to block doors in the building as a means to "delay the murder of kids." Several activists were charged in August 2023 by Clarke with conspiracy to interfere with civil rights and violating the FACE Act. In May, Handy was sentenced to 57 months or five years in prison, plus three years of supervision, for her efforts to try to save the lives of pre-born babies. Although Handy's actions were non-violent, Clarke claimed they used violence by creating a blockade in the clinic. "Violence has no place in our national discourse on reproductive health. Using force, threatening to use force or physically obstructing access to reproductive health care is unlawful," she said. "The Justice Department will continue to protect both patients seeking reproductive health services and providers of those services." Critics have accused the DOJ of weaponizing the FACE Act against peaceful pro-life advocates while barely responding after pro-abortion activists torched and destroyed pregnancy resource centers across the country. "President Biden promised the American people that he would be a president for everyone...and now proves that was all a lie," said Emily Erin Davis VP of Communications for SBA Pro-Life America. She continued, "The Biden-Harris administration have weaponized the Department of Justice, under the FACE Act, to criminalize and incarcerate pro-life Americans. Even despite the FBI Director, Christopher Wray, confirming that 70% of abortion-related violence targets pro-lifers, the Biden Administration has used the full force of the federal government to unfairly criminalize in one direction – against peaceful pro-life Americans. These advocates now face up to more than a decade in federal prison." "Biden's DOJ chokes their political enemies all while turning a blind eye to activists nationwide that assault pregnancy resource centers and other life-affirming organizations," Davis added. 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