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He is not yet in power but President-elect Donald Trump rattled much of the world with an off-hours warning of stiff tariffs on close allies and China -- a loud hint that Trump-style government by social media post is coming back. With word of these levies against goods imported from Mexico, Canada and China, Trump sent auto industry stocks plummeting, raised fears for global supply chains and unnerved the world's major economies. For Washington-watchers with memories of the Republican's first term, the impromptu policy volley on Monday evening foreshadowed a second term of startling announcements of all manner, fired off at all hours of the day from his smartphone. "Donald Trump is never going to change much of anything," said Larry Sabato, a leading US political scientist and director of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics. "You can expect in the second term pretty much what he showed us about himself and his methods in the first term. Social media announcements of policy, hirings and firings will continue." The first of Trump's tariff announcements -- a 25 percent levy on everything coming in from Mexico and Canada -- came amid an angry rebuke of lax border security at 6:45 pm on Truth Social, Trump's own platform. The United States is bound by agreements on the movement of goods and services brokered by Trump in a free trade treaty with both nations during his first term. But Trump warned that the new levy would "remain in effect until such time as Drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country" -- sowing panic from Ottawa to Mexico City. Seconds later, another message from the incoming commander-in-chief turned the focus on Chinese imports, which he said would be hit with "an additional 10% Tariff, above any additional Tariffs." The consequences were immediate. Almost every major US automaker operates plants in Mexico, and shares in General Motors and Stellantis -- which produce pickup trucks in America's southern neighbor -- plummeted. More from this section Canada, China and Mexico protested, while Germany called on its European partners to prepare for Trump to impose hefty tariffs on their exports and stick together to combat such measures. The tumult recalls Trump's first term, when journalists, business leaders and politicians at home and abroad would scan their phones for the latest pronouncements, often long after they had left the office or over breakfast. During his first four years in the Oval Office, the tweet -- in those days his newsy posts were almost exclusively limited to Twitter, now known as X -- became the quasi-official gazette for administration policy. The public learned of the president-elect's 2020 Covid-19 diagnosis via an early-hours post, and when Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander Qasem Soleimani was assassinated on Trump's order, the Republican confirmed the kill by tweeting a US flag. The public and media learned of numerous other decisions big and small by the same source, from the introduction of customs duties to the dismissal of cabinet secretaries. It is not a communication method that has been favored by any previous US administration and runs counter to the policies and practices of most governments around the world. Throughout his third White House campaign, and with every twist and turn in his various entanglements with the justice system, Trump has poured his heart out on Truth Social, an app he turned to during his 20-month ban from Twitter. In recent days, the mercurial Republican has even named his attorney general secretaries of justice and health via announcements on the network. "He sees social media as a tool to shape and direct the national conversation and will do so again," said political scientist Julian Zelizer, a Princeton University professor. cjc/ft/dw/bjt

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Each day on The Great New Zealand Road Trip , Shayne Currie catches up with a noteworthy New Zealander, measuring their mood and hopes for the country. We’ve heard so far from Matt Watson , Mai Chen , Simon Bridges and Ruby Tui and today it’s David Lomas , the host of the TV series David Lomas Investigates, which unites long-lost family members, and soon a new series, Breakthrough with David Lomas . What’s the one word to sum up your mood right now? Hopeful. What do you wish people knew about where you live?

With nearly all of the votes counted, left-leaning Mr Milanovic won 49% while his main challenger Dragan Primorac, a candidate of the ruling conservative HDZ party, trailed far behind with 19%. Pre-election polls had predicted that the two would face off in the second round on January 12, as none of the eight presidential election contenders were projected to get more than 50% of the vote. Mr Milanovic thanked his supporters but warned that “this was just a first run”. “Let’s not be triumphant, let’s be realistic, firmly on the ground,” he said. “We must fight all over again. It’s not over till it’s over.” Mr Milanovic, the most popular politician in Croatia, has served as prime minister in the past. Populist in style, the 58-year-old has been a fierce critic of current Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and continuous sparring between the two has been a recent hallmark of Croatia’s political scene. Mr Plenkovic has sought to portray the vote as one about Croatia’s future in the EU and Nato. He has labelled Mr Milanovic “pro-Russian” and a threat to Croatia’s international standing. “The difference between him (Mr Primorac) and Milanovic is quite simple: Milanovic is leading us East, Primorac is leading us West,” he said. Though the presidency is largely ceremonial in Croatia, an elected president holds political authority and acts as the supreme commander of the military. Mr Milanovic has criticised the Nato and European Union support for Ukraine and has often insisted that Croatia should not take sides. He has said Croatia should stay away from global disputes, thought it is a member of both Nato and the EU. Mr Milanovic has also blocked Croatia’s participation in a Nato-led training mission for Ukraine, declaring that “no Croatian soldier will take part in somebody else’s war”. His main rival in the election, Mr Primorac, has stated that “Croatia’s place is in the West, not the East”. However, his bid for the presidency has been marred by a high-level corruption case that landed Croatia’s health minister in jail last month and which featured prominently in pre-election debates. Trailing a distant third in the pre-election polls is Marija Selak Raspudic, a conservative independent candidate. She has focused her election campaign on the economic troubles of ordinary citizens, corruption and issues such as population decline in the country of some 3.8 million. Sunday’s presidential election is Croatia’s third vote this year, following a snap parliamentary election in April and the European Parliament balloting in June.ITV Emmerdale fans 'work out' true identity of Ruby Milligan's father in sick DNA twistNone

ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge's husband's adorable reaction to her NFL Live outfit Laura Rutledge wore a chic outfit - which no one loved more than her husband He left a simple yet adorable comment under her series of Instagram photos READ MORE: ESPN fans declare reporter Laura Rutledge 'hottest woman on TV' By EMILY LEFROY FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 22:59, 21 November 2024 | Updated: 23:00, 21 November 2024 e-mail View comments Fans have declared her a must-watch on TV - and no one agrees more than Laura Rutledge's loving husband. The 36-year-old looked stunning while reporting from the ESPN headquarters for NFL Live on Wednesday night, posting a series of pictures of her eye-catching outfit. The former Miss Florida wore a black fitted turtleneck with a long metallic silver skirt, finishing off her sleek look with some sateen-finish thigh-high boots. She wore her long, blonde, wavy hair half up, with most of it over her shoulders, and paired the look with silver accessories. Laura's comment section was met with a wave of messages from admiring fans - but no one more in awe of her than her loving husband, Josh Rutledge. The former Boston Red Sox infielder left a simple, but effective, comment on the three images: three love-heart eye emojis. Fans chimed, sharing their own admiration of for the reporter's style. 'Wowza! You look beautiful, Laura. Love your style,' one fan gushed. The 36-year-old was in Bristol, Connecticut at the ESPN headquarters for NFL Live, posting a series of pictures of her outfit 'That skirt and those boots,' another enthused. 'Had a chance to catch the show, you were looking extra gorgeous today. The fit was on point,' chimed in another. 'You look incredible as always, especially loving the hair,' someone else added. Josh, 35, isn't shy when it comes to showing his love for his wife, often leaving loved-up comments on social media. The couple have been married since 2013 and share two children. Their eldest, daughter Reese, is five and their son Jack turned one in May. In October, the blonde beauty showed off her gorgeous figure while sporting a matching leather blazer and skirt. Laura had taken a trip to Tuscaloosa to provide coverage for the face-off between Alabama and Missouri, which saw the Crimson Tide winning 34-0 against the Tigers. The reporter took to her Instagram following the game to show off the chic look she opted for during the college football game. The former Miss Florida wore a a black fitted turtleneck with a long metallic silver skirt, finishing off her sleek look with some sateen-finish thigh-high boots She wore her long, blonde, wavy hair half up, with most of it over her shoulders, and paired the look with silver accessories The couple have been married since 2013 and share two children. Their eldest is a girl, Reese, is five and their son Jack, turned one in May Laura's comment section was met with a wave messages from admiring fans - but no one more in awe of than her loving husband, Josh Rutledge The beauty let her curled blonde locks fall down her back and threw on a gold necklace to tie her look together. The series of shots that saw her in game-day mode were captioned: 'Sweet Home Alabama.' Laura left fans swooning as she showcased her enviable figure in a brown leather jacket, which she paired the blazer with a matching skirt and a pair of chic white heels. In addition to giving fans all there is to know about college football as a SEC Nation host, Laura has become known for her gorgeous looks and made showcasing her style on social media a weekly affair. Boston Red Sox Share or comment on this article: ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge's husband's adorable reaction to her NFL Live outfit e-mail Add commentFive major factors that helped MahaYuti to win landslide victory

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Plans to add parking charges to a park in Bromley have been scrapped by the council after opposition from a local athletics club. The club had claimed the charges would have had a 'disastrous' effect on its future, but a clause in its lease agreement has quashed the authority's plans anyway. Bromley Council had approved a scheme last week to add charging for the car park in Norman Park in an effort to generate £35,000 a year for the authority. However, following an enquiry by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS), the council has confirmed it will not be going ahead with the planned charges after reviewing its lease agreement with Blackheath & Bromley Harriers Athletics Club. The lease, seen by the LDRS, states that employees, contractors and visitors of the club have the right to use the car park without charge. It also said that the landlord for the site, Bromley Council, should not impose fees for vehicles parking in the car park. Conservative Councillor Nicholas Bennett, Executive Councillor for Transport, Highways & Road Safety told the LDRS: "I was made aware shortly before the PDS Committee meeting of the existence of a lease. Consequently, I amended the recommendation at the meeting so that a discussion could take place with the lessee." He added: "Having now seen and read a copy of the lease I have decided that it would not be right to proceed with the proposal. As a public body we must always stand by any agreements that are made." Blackheath & Bromley Harriers was founded in 1869 and has produced several nationally recognised athletes, including Dina Asher-Smith who has achieved three Olympic medals for Great Britain since 2016. The track in the park has been in use since 1981, with the club being given planning permission in December 2019 to build a new clubhouse and sports centre, which it formally moved into in February 2023. Tim Soutar, a trustee of the athletics club, told the LDRS: "While it's unfortunate that we weren't approached before the proposal became public, I'm sure that the many users of the Norman Park Community Centre and Track will be relieved to learn that it's to go no further." He added: "When we originally agreed to take on responsibility for the track, we knew we would need to make a major investment to expand the facilities to secure a sustainable future based on community use. Ensuring free parking for users was a key element of the business plan and, accordingly, a red line during our lease negotiations. Since its opening less than two years ago, the centre has proved extremely popular and we hope it will remain so for many years to come." Chris Hilditch is a trustee of Norman Park Track Management, who run the park's athletic track on behalf of the club. He said that aside from the club's athletics teams, the community centre is used for art classes, a dementia hub, sign language courses and a variety of exercise classes. The club had stated that charges for the car park would have had a 'disastrous' effect on its future by adding a further financial burden to individuals using the facilities. Mr Hildtich told the LDRS: "A lot of the things that we do here are very price and footfall sensitive. For instance, we need footfall from the cafe to operate and generate revenue." Regarding the charges, he added: "[Parents] would be looking at probably double the amount they would be paying for their kids to be here and that would definitely impact the amount that comes along. Of course, it would impact the end of the spectrum which are the poorest because they're the ones that can't afford it and I feel very uncomfortable with that as a prospect." The U-turn on the decision also follows a petition against the scheme which was signed by over 5,700 residents. Residents living near the park told the LDRS that they were concerned about the effect the charging would have had on traffic and parking on local streets such as Hayes Lane, where congestion is already 'crazy'. Locals said the car park is frequently full from people doing activities such as parkrun. Bromley Mencap, a charity based in Norman Park that supports disabled residents, said it was concerned that the charges would impact both its staff and clients by creating barriers to the outdoor space. Anna McEwen, CEO of Bromley Mencap, told the LDRS: "We are delighted, and relieved, to hear that the council has made the decision not to proceed with the parking charges proposal at Norman Park. This would have had a detrimental impact on our day service for adults with learning disabilities and the social enterprises (coffee kiosk and bike loan scheme) that we run within the park that rely on visitors to the park." She added: "I am very happy that residents, including the people we support, are able to continue to use the park and facilities within it without being charged to park." Have a story you want to share? Email joseph.coughlan@reachplc.com . Don't miss out on the biggest local stories. Sign up to our MySouthLondon newsletter HERE for all the latest daily news and more.

Volunteers with Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana sort through boxes of petitions submitted just before a deadline in 2022 to submit signatures to qualify for the November ballot. July 7, 2022. (Paul Hammel/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office and the Hall County Attorney’s Office are appealing the dismissal of criminal charges against a notary public who notarized medical cannabis petitions for the fall election. Hall County Attorney Marty Klein, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Assistant Attorney General Michael Jensen filed an appeal Friday to take the case to Hall County District Court against Jacy C. Todd, 54, a notary from York. Mark Porto, Todd’s attorney, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday on the appeal but previously urged prosecutors to “ stop playing political games .” “A series of politically orchestrated (and false) Class II misdemeanors are among the least scary and intimidating things Mr. Todd has ever encountered,” Porto said in a statement last month. Prosecutors to appeal case against Nebraska notary, whose attorney asks ‘to stop playing games’ Prosecutors charged Todd on Oct. 2 with 24 counts of “ official misconduct ” for allegedly notarizing petitions outside the presence of a paid petition circulator — Michael Egbert of Grand — on 24 separate dates. Egbert pleaded guilty Nov. 8 to a Class I misdemeanor for circulator fraud, down from a felony. He testified in court that he used a phone book to illegally add and forge voter signatures. Hall County Judge Alfred Corey dismissed all charges against Todd on Nov. 22, finding that notaries are not public officials and that allegations of notarial “malfeasance” can already be tried administratively. Corey ordered the state to pay associated court costs. “While these duties greatly assist others, notary publics are not public servants who are performing governmental functions,” Corey wrote in a four-page opinion. The prosecutors, in their appeal, argue that Corey erred in finding that a notary was not a public official and said many states recognize notaries public as having governmental power. The prosecutors added that an administrative investigation doesn’t prohibit criminal prosecution. Todd is believed to be the first notary public criminally charged in Nebraska in actions involving allegations of notary malfeasance. Hilgers’ office accused about seven other notaries involved with the medical marijuana ballot initiatives of similar malfeasance by Hilgers’ office in a Lancaster County District Court case against the petitions . None of the seven have been charged in the same manner as Todd. The Lancaster County district judge dismissed the case after rejecting arguments from the AG’s Office, which included accusations of notarial malfeasance. That ruling is also being appealed . SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX

NoneThe Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), under the stewardship of the Minister Nyesom Wike, is determined to usher in a new era of reforms aimed at enhancing governance and service delivery across the Mandate Secretariats. Spearheading these reforms is the Health and Environment Secretariat under the proactive leadership of Dr. Baba-Gana Adam, the Permanent Secretary whose initiatives and introduced reforms is designed to improve healthcare delivery at all levels. The Health and Environment Secretariat, under Dr. Adam’s leadership, has made strides in enhancing secondary and tertiary healthcare services. These reforms include improved funding mechanisms to ensure the sustainability of health programs, implementation of the Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF), which has bolstered staff morale and improved success rates in postgraduate medical training. Other reforms include the expansion and modernization of healthcare facilities, ensuring a conducive environment for both patients and healthcare workers as well as continuous training and development of the health workforce to build capacity and improve service quality. Another notable achievement under this reform is the revival of the Drug Revolving Fund monthly meetings, which had been dormant for years. This effort ensures the availability of essential drugs in healthcare facilities while improving transparency in fund utilization. Additionally, the secretariat has revisited and enforced technical committees, streamlining operations and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. These reforms aim to create a sustainable framework for decision-making and service delivery. Since his assumption of office, Dr. Baba-Gana Adam has shown unwavering dedication to reshaping the health sector in the FCT. Recognizing that primary healthcare is the foundation of any effective health system, Dr. Adam has prioritized the restructuring of the FCT Primary Health Care Board. He has charged staff to uphold diligence and professionalism, emphasizing that the board’s success depends on its workforce. In line with this, the administration is actively addressing challenges in grassroots healthcare delivery, including funding, infrastructure, and capacity-building. The goal is to establish a robust primary healthcare system that meets the needs of FCT residents, particularly in underserved communities. Dr. Baba-Gana Adam’s extensive public service experience spans over three decades, encompassing roles in logistics, project evaluation, and city management. The former FCT Director of Outdoor Advertisement and Signage has demonstrated exceptional leadership, earning multiple accolades for his contributions to urban renewal and public service. His track record in social advocacy, particularly in tuberculosis eradication, further highlights his commitment to public health. As the Chair of Stop TB Partnership Nigeria, he championed initiatives to improve access to healthcare for vulnerable populations. While collaborating with Mandate Secretary Dr. Adedolapo Ayokunle Fasawe, Dr. Adam is building a forward-looking health sector in the FCT. Their combined efforts aim to redefine healthcare delivery, aligning with Wike’s vision of a progressive FCT where residents have access to quality and affordable healthcare services. Nyesom Wike’s decision to prioritize competence in selecting Permanent Secretaries is yielding tangible results. The health sector’s transformation under Dr. Adam is a testament to what visionary leadership can achieve. These reforms signify a renewed hope for the residents of the FCT, promising a brighter future where healthcare is accessible, efficient, and inclusive. As the administration continues to deliver on its mandate, it is setting a precedent for governance rooted in service, accountability, and progress. Imam Ibrahim , Suleja, Niger State

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