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Millions of university graduates and students will soon wake up to an early Christmas present after the government wiped thousands of dollars off their debts. or signup to continue reading Laws to cap the indexation rate for the Higher Education Loan Program at either the rate of inflation or the wage price index - whichever is lowest - passed federal parliament late Tuesday night after Australians were stung with a 7.1 per cent increase to their student debts in 2023 because of surging inflation. The indexation changes will lead to $3 billion in debt being cleared over coming weeks. "University is a lot more expensive today than when I was at university," Education Minister Jason Clare told reporters in Canberra on Wednesday. "Wiping $3 billion in debt will fix that spike in inflation that happened last year and it'll make sure that never happens again." People with an average HELP debt level will get a $1200 reduction on their loans. Those with a debt of $45,000 will get a decrease of about $2000, while students with $60,000 owning will have debt lowered by $2700. The changes were recommended in the university accords, a review of the tertiary education sector handed down in February. The laws mean university students completing placement will receive payments to help with living costs from July 2025. Students in degrees including teaching, nursing, midwifery and social work will receive an allowance of $319 per week. The reforms were a big win for students and graduates at a time when many Australians were struggling with the high cost of living, Universities Australia chief executive Luke Sheehy said. Though universities have celebrated these measures, other government proposals for the sector have been widely spurned. Labor has attempted to implement a cap on the number of foreign student arrivals from 2025. The reform would be used in place of an immigration rule known as ministerial direction 107, that has throttled student visas. Swinburne University of Technology vice-chancellor Pascale Quester has urged the government to replace the ministerial direction and prioritise visa processing for enrolments in science, technology, engineering and mathematics courses - collectively known as STEM subjects. The number of domestic students taking these courses has dropped steadily, while international student interest has increased by 39 per cent since 2021. "Forget a brain drain, we are at risk of a brain drought," Professor Quester said. "There is so much STEM talent in the region, but we have slammed the door in their faces with hastily-crafted policy." The government is also expected to slash a further 20 per cent off Australians' student debt if it wins the federal election in 2025. DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! Advertisement Advertisement

India News | People Have Once Again Endorsed PM Modi's Leadership, Development Vision: NaddaJohn Bolton , President-elect Donald Trump ’s former national security adviser , said that an international crisis is “much more likely” during the Republican’s second term. Bolton, who served as Trump’s national security adviser from 2018 to 2019, told The Guardian the president-elect has an “ inability to focus ” and bases his decisions on personal relationships and “neuron flashes.” “It’s typical Trump: it’s all braggadocio,” Bolton told the outlet. “The world is more dangerous than when he was president before. The only real crisis we had was COVID, which is a long-term crisis and not against a particular foreign power but against a pandemic.” “But the risk of an international crisis of the 19th-century variety is much more likely in a second Trump term,” he added. “Given Trump’s inability to focus on coherent decision-making, I’m very worried about how that might look.” The 76-year-old was no stranger to the defense world when he joined Trump’s administration. He served as Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security from 2001 to 2005 and Ambassador to the United Nations from 2005 to 2006. Bolton said he expected Trump to rise to the occasion during his first term, as many other presidents had done before him. “What I believed was that, like every American president before him, the weight of the responsibilities, certainly in national security, the gravity of the issues that he was confronting, the consequences of his decisions, would discipline his thinking in a way that would produce serious outcomes,” Bolton told The Guardian. “It turned out I was wrong,” he continued. “By the time I got there a lot of patterns of behaviour had already been set that were never changed and it could well be, even if I had been there earlier, I couldn’t have affected it. But it was clear pretty soon after I got there that intellectual discipline wasn’t in the Trump vocabulary.” Bolton previously slammed Trump’s cabinet picks as well, explaining he was likely selecting them based on loyalty rather than their philosophies or qualifications . “And the word loyalty is often used,” Bolton told CNN last month. “I think that’s the wrong word. Actually, I think what Trump wants from his advisors is fealty, really a futile sense of subservience.” “And you know, he may get that, but I will tell you that that will not serve him well over the course of his next term, and it certainly won’t serve the country well,” he continued. Bolton left Trump’s administration in September 2019, noting he left after months of disagreement with the Republican. Trump later claimed he fired Bolton. Since leaving his administration, Bolton has been an outspoken critic of Trump. In 2020, he published The Room Where it Happened: A White House Memoir , a scathing account of his experience serving in his first administration. “I don’t think he’s fit for office,” Bolton said during an interview with ABC News about the book’s release. “I don’t think he has the competence to carry out the job.”

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Budget to withstand fiscal risks: MthuliNew Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI) India's 26 major listed real estate firms have sold properties worth nearly ₹ 35,000 crore during the September quarter with Godrej Properties reporting highest sales bookings. According to the data compiled from regulatory filings, the 26 major listed realty firms have reported a combined sales bookings of ₹ 34,985 crore in the second quarter of the current fiscal year. Bulk of pre-sales (sales bookings) came from residential segment. In terms of sales bookings, Godrej Properties emerged as the largest listed player during July-September quarter with pre-sales of ₹ 5,198 crore. Mumbai-based Macrotech Developers Ltd, which sells properties under the Lodha brand, reported sales bookings of ₹ 4,290 crore during the quarter under review. Delhi-NCR-based Max Estates sold properties worth ₹ 4,100 crore, while Bengaluru-based Prestige Estates Projects Ltd clocked sales bookings of ₹ 4,022.6 crore during the quarter. Delhi-NCR based Signature Global achieved sales bookings of ₹ 2,780 crore in the September quarter, driven by strong demand for its housing projects at Gurugram. DLF Ltd, the country's largest realty firm in terms of market capitalisation, sales bookings declined sharply during the July-September period to ₹ 692 crore as it did not launch any new housing project. Among other major listed players, Bengaluru-based Brigade Enterprises Ltd reported a sales bookings of ₹ 1,821 crore during July-September period of this fiscal year, while Mumbai-based Oberoi Realty did pre-sales of ₹ 1,442.46 crore. Mumbai-based Aditya Birla Real Estate sold properties worth ₹ 1,412 crore. Bengaluru-based Puravankara Ltd and Sobha Ltd clocked sales bookings of ₹ 1,331 crore and ₹ 1,178.5 crore, respectively. Delhi-based TARC Ltd also performed well and achieved pre-sales of ₹ 1,012 crore during the September quarter. There were many players that reported sales between ₹ 500 crore and ₹ 1,000 crore during the second quarter of this fiscal year. Pune-based Kolte-Patil Developers Ltd sold properties worth ₹ 770 crore, while Mumbai-based Keystone Realtors (Rustomjee brand) achieved pre-sales of ₹ 700 crore. Delhi-based Ashiana Housing Ltd reported sales bookings of ₹ 673 crore during the September quarter while Bengaluru-based Shriram Properties clocked pre-sales of ₹ 568 crore. Mumbai-based firms Raymond Ltd and Sunteck Realty Ltd sold properties worth ₹ 562 crore and ₹ 524 crore, respectively. Among listed firms that booked less than ₹ 500 crore, Ahmedabad-based Arvind Smartspaces sold properties worth ₹ 464 crore during the July-September period. Mumbai-based Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd achieved a sales bookings of ₹ 397 crore. Mumbai-based realtors Arihant SuperstructuresLtd, Ajmera Realty & Infrastructure Ltd and Arkade Developers Ltd reported sales bookings of ₹ 270.8 crore, ₹ 254 crore and ₹ 215 crore, respectively. Suraj Estate Developers sold properties worth ₹ 107 crore, while Lucknow-based Eldeco Housing & Industries Ltd clocked pre-sales of ₹ 102.9 crore. Mumbai-based Equinox India Developments Ltd (earlier Indiabulls Real Estate Ltd) achieved pre-sales of mere ₹ 98 crore during the second quarter of this fiscal year. Sales bookings of many listed entities have declined in the second quarter of 2024-25 because of inauspicious Shraadh period, monsoon rain and also lack of regulatory approvals to launch their projects. For example, DLF Ltd's pre-sales plunged to ₹ 692 crore in the September quarter from ₹ 6,404 crore in the first quarter of this fiscal. Sales bookings data of many listed players was not available on the stock exchanges. Post-Covid pandemic, the residential real estate segment has revived strongly because of pent-up demand growing desire to have homeownership. Housing prices too have appreciated significantly. Housing market is witnessing a shift in consumer demand towards those realty companies and brands which have better track record of executing real estate projects. Real estate developers, which are not listed on stock exchanges, generally do not report their quarterly and annual sales bookings. Branded and reputed players, including both listed and unlisted ones, have benefited most in this revival cycle as homebuyers do not want to take risk of getting stuck in real estate projects after making payments. Thousands of buyers of many NCR-based builders, like Unitech and Jaypee Infratech, are stuck and fighting legal cases in real estate regulatory authorities at the state-level, tribunals, and courts.Wireless Surgical Headlamps Market Outlook and Future Projections for 2030

With the fast development of technology, tablets have become that which bodes the difference between smartphones and laptops . The term 'casual browsing tool' is inappropriate, instead it has become an absolute necessity in bringing productivity, creation and entertainment. So assured are we that next year’s crop of tablets will blow away what these portable powerhouses can do that we would bet the farm on advances in processing power, display technology and software capabilities. Here’s a detailed look at the most expecting tablets of 2025 that will certainly deserve the attention they deserve. The iPad Pro series has always been followed by an array of innovators, and the version in 2025 promises to break further boundaries with it. Display: OLED XDR display with ultra-thin bezels and 120Hz ProMotion technology for super smooth visuals. M4 Chip that delivers blazing-fast speed with enhanced multitasking capabilities. Software: iPadOS 18 with upgraded multitasking, AI-assisted workflows, and improved Apple Pencil 3 compatibility. Use Case: Suitable for professionals, artists, and gamers who require top-notch performance in a sleek product design. The Android tablet market continues to rule the roost courtesy of Samsung's legendarily Galaxy Tab. The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is going to be the ultimate Android tablet of 2025. Display: 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with HDR10+ and 144Hz refresh rate for immersive visuals. Processor: Snapdragon Gen 4 chip for scorching performance. S Pen integration with new gesture controls, and Dex mode for desktop-like functionality. Use Case: A perfect choice for multitaskers, gamers, and media enthusiasts. The Surface Pro series has always been a favorite for those who want a tablet with laptop-level functionality. The Surface Pro 11 in 2025 is no exception. Display: A 13-inch PixelSense OLED display with crisp resolution and adaptive color calibration. Processor: Intel's 14th Gen Core i9 chip, offering PC-level performance in a portable form. Extras: Enhanced keyboard cover and Surface Slim Pen 3 for seamless note-taking and sketching. Use Case: Great for business professionals and students who want a very powerful, yet portable device. Lenovo will change everything about versatility with Yoga Tab X, which is literally a tablet and the smart hub of your home. Display: 12.9-inch Mini LED screen optimized for reading, streaming, and productivity. Processor: Most recent Dimensity chip from MediaTek for better performance Extra: It comes with an integrated kickstand, high-quality JBL speakers , and smart home integration. Use Case: Good for family and individual use seeking an all-around tablet for home and entertainment. Google's second-generation Pixel Tablet Pro seeks to elevate the Android tablet experience and significantly excel at integrating AI-driven features and services from the companies' portfolio. Display: Adaptable brightness with a QHD OLED 12.3-inch screen, 120Hz refresh rate Processor: Tensor G4 chip. Extras: Better stylus support and a charging dock that's also a smart speaker. Use Case: These have been for casual users, creatives, and anybody very deeply embedded into Google's ecosystem. AI Integration: Advanced AI features that make your workflows smarter, inform voice commands, and deliver more-personalized recommendations. Display Innovations: The market was taken over by higher refresh rates, OLED and Mini LED displays, and thinner bezels. Portability Meets Power: Laptops are as powerful as tablets, but small. Accessories Upgrade: Keyboards, and docks are more functional than ever, making tablets full-fledged productivity machines Purpose: Professionals often prefer iPads or Surface Pros, while casual users may prefer Android options. Budget: The premium tablets are definitely costly, but the mid-range options can still deliver great performance. Ecosystem: Stick with a device that seamlessly integrates into your existing gadgets, such as Apple, Google, or Microsoft. The tablets of 2025 are redefining what it means to stay productive and entertained on the go. With features like powerful processors, stunning displays, and smarter accessories, these devices cater to every need—whether you’re a creative professional, a student, or just someone who loves tech. As technology advances, the line between tablets, laptops, and smart devices blurs, making 2025 an exciting year for tablet enthusiasts.Akron beats Toledo for 1st time in 11 years beating Rockets 21-14 in OTAttorneys want the US Supreme Court to say Mississippi’s felony voting ban is cruel and unusual

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LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Quinton Cooley rushed for 166 yards and two touchdowns, Billy Lucas added 131 yards and a score, and Liberty gained 419 on the ground with four touchdowns in a 38-21 victory over Western Kentucky on Saturday. Liberty (8-2, 5-2 Conference USA) has won eight-plus games for the sixth consecutive season to keep alive hopes of a second straight trip to the conference championship game. The Flames play Sam Houston (8-3, 5-2) on Friday. Liberty scored 21 straight points to close the first quarter, the last covering 90 yards in just 45 seconds to take a 21-7 lead. Amarian Williams made two interceptions, including one with 2:03 remaining to seal it. Caden Veltkamp was intercepted three times before finishing 20 of 34 for 262 yards and two touchdowns for Western Kentucky (7-4, 5-2). Cooley reached 1,000 yards rushing for the second straight season. The Flames entered ranked No. 5 nationally in rushing yards/game (249.8). Quarterback Kaidon Salter also carried 11 times for 66 yards and a touchdown. Three other players had at least two rushes for Liberty, which ended with 63 carries. The Flames, in their season finale at Williams Stadium, avoided dropping multiple conference games at home for the first time since 2005. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

A man shot and killed two teenagers breaking into his home in a new episode of “Dateline: The Smoking Gun” airing on Thursday, November 21. The new episode will air at 8 p.m. ET on Oxygen. Those without cable can watch the show for free through FuboTV or DirecTV Stream , each offering a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available. Andrea Canning hosts the new Dateline series that looks into investigations that are packed with twists, false leads, wrong suspects and dead ends until police finally uncover the smoking gun and arrive at justice. Stories investigated this season include a disappearance involving a young film director, two prosecutors killed in a small Texas town and a serial killer who must be stopped before the next victim is murdered. In episode 8, “a man shot and killed two teenagers breaking into his home. He said he acted in self-defense and the investigation uncovered an astonishing piece of evidence that told a different story.” Those without cable can watch the show for free through FuboTV or DirecTV Stream , each offering a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available. What is FuboTV ? FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, like sports, news, entertainment and local channels. It offers DVR storage space, and is designed for people who want to cut the cord, but don’t want to miss out on their favorite live TV and sports. What is DirecTV Stream? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels. What is Sling ? Sling TV is the first app-based TV service letting you stream live television and on-demand content over the internet. With Sling TV, you get to choose the television option that’s right for you, including Channel Add-ons, Premiums Add-ons, DVR Plus and more. More Shopping and Deals

ASHBURN, Va.— Former Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn has the Washington Commanders rolling. The Falcons (8-7) are set to face the Commanders (10-5), one of the hotter teams in the NFL, at 8:20 p.m. ET Sunday at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md., with NFC playoff implications on the line. The Commanders, who are led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, are coming off a 36-33 victory Sunday over the Eagles, which snapped their 10-game win streak. The Commanders still are in the hunt for the NFC East title, two games behind the Eagles (12-3) with two games to play. The Falcons are tied for the lead with the Bucs (8-7) in the NFC South. The Falcons hold the tiebreaker over the Bucs with two head-to-head wins. The Falcons need to beat Washington and then the Panthers in the regular-season finale to make it back to the playoffs for the first time since the 2017 season. Quinn, who was the Falcons coach from 2015-20, is one of two coaches to take the franchise to the Super Bowl. After he was fired five games into the 2020 season, Quinn was hired as Dallas’ defensive coordinator the next year. Quinn took over in Washington this season and is benefiting from the spectacular play of rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, a former Arizona State and LSU standout who was taken with the second overall pick in the NFL draft. “It’s been awesome,” Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota, a former Falcon, said to The Atlanta Journal Constitution recently about playing for Quinn. “He is, honestly one of my favorites that I’ve ever played for. The energy and the culture he builds here is just very fun to be a part of. I’m really enjoying myself.” Daniels has completed 301 of 432 passes (69.7%) for 3,303 yards, 22 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He has a passer rating of 101.3. A crafty runner, Daniels also has rushed 128 times for 737 yards and six touchdowns. He’s a near lock for the Associated Press rookie-of-the-year award. “He’s done a great job,” Mariota said. “He’s deserves a lot of credit for how he’s come in. His demeanor and the way he works. I think that there are no surprises as to why he’s good.” Former Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus caught five passes for 70 yards and two touchdowns Sunday. He also is a big supporter of Daniels. “It’s been great,” Zaccheaus told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “I think he’s handled a lot of things very, very well. ... It’s been cool to see. It’s great to play alongside of him. He’s just going to continue to grow as he gets more games under his belt.” Cornerback Marshon Lattimore, who was acquired in a trade with the Saints in early November, played in his second game for the Commanders in the win Sunday. He covered A.J. Brown and was called for three defensive pass-interference penalties. Quinn was fine with how Lattimore competed. “He has a real edge about him, a strength about him, and he really fits in well to how we want to play,” Quinn told Washington media members Monday. “So, I was pretty pumped to see him.” Lattimore likely will cover Falcons wide receiver Drake London, who’s 22 yards from his first 1,000-yard receiving season. Quinn has won over his locker room. “I’m grateful for DQ reaching out to me and bringing me in,” Zaccheaus said. “I know what he wants things to look like. I’m helping him build a culture here. We want to win. We are just building that culture day in and day out. I know what that should look like. I know what he wants it to look like. So, I’m just helping him do that.” Falcons coach Raheem Morris was on Quinn’s staff with the Falcons and took over as the interim head coach in 2020. He then went to the Rams and helped them win a Super Bowl as their defensive coordinator. He was hired in January to replace Arthur Smith. Morris and Quinn, while with the Rams and Cowboys, have faced each other before. “We played the Cowboys, I want to say twice,” Morris said. “It could be just once, but for sure once. They kicked our butts a bit last year.” The Cowboys won 43-20 on Oct. 29, 2023 at home. Both made their return to the head-coaching ranks this season from previous head coaching jobs. “Man, it’s always fun to play against your friends, your confidants, your mentors — whatever you want to look at it as — that we’ve been able to grow up with throughout this whole process,” Morris said. “You know, Dan coaching me in college (at Hofstra) and then having a chance to work together, then having a chance to really follow the same path to the National Football League.” ©2024 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Visit at ajc.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.EPFO New Rule: Claiming and tracking became easier, new rules have come into effect for Provident Fund

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A unique Christmas tree with over 150 illuminated crab pots stands tall at Prince Rupert’s Rushbrook Harbour. It highlights the importance of the local seafood industry in the North Coast’s social, cultural and economic landscape. The Area A Crab Association, Harbour Machining, Tourism Prince Rupert, and Port Edward Harbour Authority collaborated to build the tree to celebrate the community. “We love supporting everything that emphasizes the town’s rich fishery heritage and shows that our fishing industry here is still thriving,” said Port Edward Harbour Authority. Chelsey Ellis is the executive director of the Area A Crab Association, which represents 42 commercial crab fishing vessels and over 160 crew members that harvest Dungeness crab in “Area A” (Hecate Strait). She says Prince Rupert is home to B.C.’s largest Dungeness crab fishing vessels. These vessels operate in the notoriously rough waters of the Hecate Strait and range in size from 35ft to 62ft. Over 60 per cent of the province’s total Dungeness crab catch is harvested on the North Coast, with Prince Rupert and Port Edward as the main offloading hubs. Since 2016, an average of 10 million pounds of Dungeness crab has been landed annually in Prince Rupert and Port Edward. “We are really proud to be the Dungeness crab capital of Canada here in Prince Rupert,” said the Area A Crab Association. “This tree grew so far beyond what we originally envisioned due to the passion and energy that came from all the organizations coming together. The tree captures the essence of Prince Rupert and is so authentic to our coastal identity,” said Tourism Prince Rupert. This December is the first time residents of Rupert and the area can observe such a sight. “This year we wanted to help make the biggest and best Crab Trap Tree on the whole Pacific Coast,” said Harbour Machining. Lobster trap Christmas trees have been appearing along the East Coast of Canada and the U.S. since the early 2000s and have since made their way to the West Coast using crab pots. For this project, the collaborators sought inspiration from the Dungeness crab pot tree created by the Fishermen’s Wives of Humboldt in Humboldt Bay, California. “A coalition of like-minded organizations and commercial fishing industry partners has recently been formed to enhance local access to seafood and create new opportunities for our sustainable fisheries and aquaculture to become key elements of Prince Rupert’s tourism experience,” said Jaimie Angus, executive director of Tourism Prince Rupert. She adds that this crab tree marks the beginning of more festivals and activities, such as crab boils centred around local seafood. The coalition’s long-term goal is to maintain crab accessibility for everyone in restaurants and live tanks. The crab tree will remain at Rushbrook Harbour for visitors to enjoy until the first week of January.

AP Top 25: Alabama, Mississippi out of top 10 and Miami, SMU are in; Oregon remains unanimous No. 1Subhashree Sahu is set to make her mark in the upcoming web series ' The Worse of Social Side ', a compelling drama that delves into the adverse effects of social media on creators and users alike. The series, which will be available in Hindi and English, features Subhashree alongside other prominent artists and promises to shed light on the darker realities of the digital age. Her involvement in the series is particularly poignant, as she herself has been a victim of social media's harmful impacts. Once celebrated as the “Viral Girl Subhashree,” she faced a harrowing experience when AI-generated videos and photographs falsely attributed to her went viral, sparking relentless trolling and scrutiny. The content, which spread like wildfire across platforms, trended for nearly two months, leaving a significant dent in her personal and professional life. Speaking out against the malicious use of AI and the cyberbullying she endured, Subhashree’s attempts to defend herself were met with further challenges. Her social media accounts, including her Instagram , were banned after mass reporting campaigns staged by trolls. “The fame that comes with social media can often feel like a double-edged sword,” Subhashree remarked in a recent interview. “While it offers immense opportunities, it also exposes creators to unimaginable harassment and exploitation. I hope this series starts a conversation about the mental toll social media can have and encourages platforms to take stronger actions against cyberbullying.” 'The Worse of Social Side' explores themes of online trolling, the psychological effects of fame, privacy violations, and the misuse of AI technology in the digital era. The series seeks to offer a nuanced perspective on the trade-offs creators face in their quest for online visibility.

Israel cracks down on Palestinian citizens who speak out against the war in Gaza UMM AL-FAHM, Israel (AP) — In the year since the war in Gaza broke out, Israel's government has been cracking down on dissent among its Palestinian citizens. Authorities have charged Palestinians with “supporting terrorism” because of posts online or for demonstrating against the war. Activists and rights watchdogs say Palestinians have also lost jobs, been suspended from schools and faced police interrogations. Palestinians make up about 20% of Israel's population. Many feel forced to self-censor out of fear of being jailed and further marginalized in society. Others still find ways to dissent, but carefully. 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It's a shift seen in his labor pick WASHINGTON (AP) — Working-class voters helped Republicans make steady election gains this year and expanded a coalition that increasingly includes rank-and-file union members. It's a political shift spotlighting one of President-elect Donald Trump’s latest Cabinet picks: a GOP congresswoman, who has drawn labor support, to be his labor secretary. Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer narrowly lost her bid for a second term this month, despite strong backing from union members. They're a key part of the Democratic base but are gravitating in the Trump era toward a Republican Party traditionally allied with business interests. Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week WINDSOR, Calif. (AP) — Forecasters in the U.S. have warned of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel leading up to Thanksgiving. California is bracing for more snow and rain this weekend while still grappling with some flooding and small landslides from a previous storm. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for California's Sierra Nevada through Tuesday, with heavy snow expected at high elevations. Thousands remained without power in the Seattle area on Saturday after a “bomb cyclone” storm system hit the West Coast earlier in the week, killing two people. Parts of the Northeast and Appalachia also began the weekend with heavy precipitation. Pakistan partially stops mobile and internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan says it is suspending mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan gear up for a protest in the capital. The government and Interior Ministry made the announcement on X, which is banned in Pakistan. Sunday's protest is to demand Khan's release. He has been in prison for more than a year but remains popular. His supporters rely heavily on social media and messaging apps to coordinate with each other. Pakistan has already sealed off Islamabad and shut down major roads and highways connecting the city with Khan's power bases. Here's what to know about the new funding deal that countries agreed to at UN climate talks BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — In the wee hours Sunday at the United Nations climate talks, countries from around the world reached an agreement on how rich countries can cough up the funds to support poor countries in the face of climate change. But it’s a far-from-perfect arrangement, with many parties still unsatisfied but hopeful that the deal will be a step in the right direction. 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