High electricity usage reported; may cause potential outage
A power strip with surge protection prevents damage to your sensitive electronics in the event of a lightning storm or power outage. by: Keymonte AveryUpdated: Dec 23, 2022 / 09:04 PM CSTBATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Entergy urges customers to help save power supply by conserving electricity, after noticing high electricity usage in Baton Rouge. On the hottest days of summer and the coldest days of winter, energy usage rates are through the roof. Source: www.brproud.com
Source:The Nation
December 24, 2022 13:38 UTC
Tory Lanez is found GUILTY of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot
Megan Thee Stallion's former boyfriend Tory Lanez has been found guilty on all three counts of shooting her in the foot, following a party at Kylie Jenner's house in July 2020. 'Megan and Tory are both artists - what's more newsworthy, you got shot by Kelsey Harris or you got shot by Tory Lanez?' 'Megan has an image – she's Megan Thee Stallion. How would that look for Megan Thee Stallion?' Instead she told the jury, Lanez shot Megan in an angry clash of egos over the musical talents of the two rappers.
Source:The Nation
December 24, 2022 00:56 UTC
patpat.lk wins Online Brand of the Year – Bronze for second consecutive year at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards - Adaderana Biz English
In recognition of its outstanding brand story and exceptional growth efforts, patpat.lk, Sri Lanka’s Biggest Online Search Platform, won Online Brand of the Year – Bronze at the recently held 21st SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2022. Receiving the award for the second consecutive year, patpat.lk has once again iterated its dynamism, dedication and perseverance as a truly Sri Lankan brand in the e-commerce and lifestyle arena in Sri Lanka. Speaking on this win, Karthik Elangovan, Chief Emergent Business Officer said, “We are elated to receive this recognition for the second consecutive year. patpat.lk also emerged as winner at the SLT Zero One Awards 2018/2019 for Best Digital-Enabled Product/Service. Image caption : Suneth Senadheera Senior Manager, Emerging Digital Business – patpat.lk with the team receiving the award
Source:The Nation
December 23, 2022 06:34 UTC
Zelensky visits Ukraine's frontline 'fortress' against Putin
The President of Ukraine described the war-battered city as Ukraine's frontline 'fortress' during a visit today on Tuesday, December, 20, 2022. Speaking to Ukrainian troops in Bakhmut, President Zelensky said: 'Here in Donbas, you're protecting all of Ukraine. Mercenaries from the Wagner Group, a shadowy Russian military contractor, are reported to be leading the charge in Bakhmut. Some 100,000 Russian troops were 'dead, injured or have deserted' in the invasion, U.K. Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said. Mercenaries from the Wagner Group, a shadowy Russian military contractor, are reported to be leading the charge in Bakhmut.
Source:The Nation
December 20, 2022 21:03 UTC
The cost-benefits of rushing local polls
The cost-benefits of rushing local polls View(s):An estimated ten billion rupees (Rs. This hue and cry for “elections” has very little to do with the efficient management of local councils that provide street lighting, maintain byroads and collect citizens’ garbage. The impact of climate change on livestock and agriculture and vice-versa is an ongoing discussion around the world. At the recently concluded COP27 in Egypt, countries agreed to the ‘Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture’, a UN Framework Convention for Climate Change that will explore the potential of agricultural practices to tackle climate change. Agricultural emission reduction is an integral part of the country’s Nationally Determined Contributions to reduce emissions and adapt it to the impacts of global climate change.
Source:Sunday Times
December 18, 2022 01:29 UTC
‘Democracy still born’ – or a case of cold blooded infanticide?
‘Democracy still born’ – or a case of cold blooded infanticide? The twisted creature of the Sri Lankan State'How can justice be done to such an exercise?' Was 'democracy' in fact, stillborn or, was it a case of cold blooded murder? And so, we have the endless cycle of history repeating itself, another being the 'cruel joke of the ICCPR Act' as 'Democracy StillBorn' terms it. ICCPR Act used to lock up dissentersTo meet (justifiable) global consternation in the wake of that ruling, the so-called ICCPR Act was conjured, much like the proverbial rabbit, out of the State's hat.
Source:Sunday Times
December 18, 2022 01:29 UTC
Kate Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey after Harry and Meghan Netflix
The Duchess of Sussex said she was being 'fed to the wolves' during the opening of episode 5 of the Harry & Meghan Netflix documentary. Speaking of Prince Philip's death during the fifth episode of the six-part Harry & Meghan docuseries, the Prince Harry said: 'I was actually really happy for my grandfather. In episode four of Harry & Meghan, the Duchess says: 'I just loved these women so much.' The first three episodes of Harry & Meghan – part of the Sussexes' multi-million-dollar deal with Netflix – were streamed last week, with the final three hour-long episodes streaming from today. Prince Harry watches his wife from afar and gushes: 'Oh My god.
Source:The Nation
December 15, 2022 19:18 UTC
Tory Lanez 'threatened to shoot Megan Thee Stallion's ex-assistant'
The day after Megan Thee Stallion testified that fellow rapper - and ex lover - Tory Lanez shot her, the singer’s ex-assistant, Kelsey Harris, told a jury Wednesday that Lanez threatened to shoot her too. Meanwhile, his defense team has suggested that it was Harris, not Lanez, who fired the gun. Beginning her testimony, Harris - who hasn’t seen Megan since the shooting incident - told Ta, ‘I don’t want to be here today. She was laughing obnoxiously.’And, she added, ‘Tory was being Tory, flirting with Kylie.’Asked by Ta what happened when Harris, Megan and Lanez left in his SUV, Harris responded, ‘Do I have to answer that.’When Judge Herriford told her ‘Yes,’ she said, ‘Megan was rambling. Everyone was calling each other names.’Harris told the jury that she ‘couldn’t remember’ seeing Lanez shoot at Megan.
Source:The Nation
December 15, 2022 00:02 UTC
Federal Reserve increases interest rates by 0.5 points
Political Reporter For Dailymail.Com and Keith GriffithPublished: 14:01 EST, 14 December 2022 | Updated: 14:50 EST, 14 December 2022The Federal Reserve rose its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point on Wednesday, one day after inflation figures showed prices up 7.1 percent year-over-year. 'Our overarching focus is using our tools to bring inflation back down to our 2% goal,' Powell said in a news conference Wednesday. 'Reducing inflation is likely to require a sustained period of below-trend growth and some softening of labor market conditions.' When the Fed raises interest rates it seeps into all sectors - driving up the cost of credit card debt, mortgages, auto loans and federal student loans. Consumers also got some relief in the form of falling gas prices, which dropped 3.6 percent from October to November.
Source:The Nation
December 14, 2022 22:31 UTC
'Major breakthrough' in nuclear fusion sees scientists achieve 'net energy gain'
Source: www.dailymail.co.ukThe Department of Energy announced scientists have, for the first time, produced more energy in fusion than what was used to activate it. This is one step closer to replacing fossil fuels.
Source:The Nation
December 13, 2022 16:06 UTC
Sam Bankman-Fried is ARRESTED in the Bahamas
Celebrities who once endorsed the cryptocurrency platform FTX have remained notably quiet since its disgraced founder was arrested on Monday. A-listers including Tom Brady and his now ex-wife Gisele Bündchen, Shaquille O'Neal and even Larry David have done advertisements endorsing the cryptocurrency exchange and expressing their faith in Sam Bankman-Fried. 'Earlier this evening, Bahamian authorities arrested Samuel Bankman-Fried at the request of the U.S. Government, based on a sealed indictment filed by the SDNY,' Williams wrote. None of these celebrities have said anything about the matter, even after Bankman-Fried was arrested. The list of names in the filing includes: 'Sam Bankman-Fried, Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen, Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors, Shaquille O’Neal, Udonis Haslem, David Ortiz, William Trevor Lawrence, Shohei Ohtani, Naomi Osaka, Lawrence Gene David, and Kevin O’Leary.'
Source:The Nation
December 13, 2022 07:10 UTC
Second journalist Khalid al-Misslam 'dies suddenly' at Qatar World Cup
Qatar news outlet Gulf Times tweeted: 'Al-Misslam, a Qatari, died suddenly while covering the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. It comes just 48 hours after the death of American journalist Grant Wahl, who had struggled to enter stadiums due to wearing a pro-LGBT top. 'I'm the reason he wore the rainbow shirt to the World Cup. He was covering his eighth world cup and had previously made headlines for being refused entry to a game for wearing a rainbow shirt. The World Cup in Qatar has faced criticism for 'sportswashing' due to the host nation's poor human rights record, in particular the treatment of the LGBTQ+ community.
Source:The Nation
December 12, 2022 10:02 UTC
A winter storm is expected to hit the Northeast through Monday
Northeastern Pennsylvania, upstate New York, northwest Connecticut, northwest New Jersey, New England, and western Massachusetts have all received Winter Weather Advisories as residents can expect large amounts of snowfall. As of Sunday evening, light snow is predicted in New York City around 10pm local time until 1am leading into Monday. If snow hits The Big Apple, it'll be the first time the city has seen snow since March 27. The storm shut down mountain highways, toppled trees and triggered flood and avalanche warnings on Saturday from the coast of Northern California to Lake Tahoe. More than 250 miles of the Sierra remained under a winter storm warning at least until early Monday from north of Reno to south of Yosemite National Park.
Source:The Nation
December 11, 2022 23:43 UTC
Search teams find NO survivors after Jersey 'gas' blast
Police said they believed 'around a dozen' people were missing following the blast which destroyed a block of flats in St Helier in the early hours of Saturday morning. The scene of an explosion and fire at a block of flats in St Helier, Jersey. Security camera footage showed a fireball engulfing the three-storey building in the Channel island's port capital St Helier, leaving several people missing. The Jersey government tweeted a video of firefighters and specialist rescue teams, including a dog, on the scene in St Helier on Saturday night. Last night the Parish Church of St Helier held a candle-lit vigil.
Source:The Nation
December 11, 2022 16:09 UTC
Finally, Budget 2023 is passed amidst accusations of ‘unrealistic’ and ‘unfair’
Finally, Budget 2023 is passed amidst accusations of ‘unrealistic’ and ‘unfair’ View(s):By Sandun JayawardanaAfter a committee stage debate lasting 13 days, Parliament passed the third reading of Budget 2023 by a majority of 43 votes on Thursday (8). Several MPs who sit as independents with the opposition also voted in support of the Budget. He also appealed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to only set targets that Sri Lanka can achieve. Mr Wickramaratne reminded that Sri Lanka has already entered into 16 agreements with the IMF. Nine of the agreements were completed but Sri Lanka gave up on seven others.
Source:Sunday Times
December 11, 2022 08:04 UTC