Enerflex Ltd. Provides Update Related to Kurdistan ProjectTescha Hawley (right) and her mother, Janice Hawley, serve food from Tescha’s nonprofit to cross-country teams at the Harlem Invitational in Harlem, Montana. Tescha began the Day Eagle Hope Project to improve the health of her community after seeing how hard it was to access care when she was diagnosed with cancer in 2016. (Jessica Plance/KFF Health News/TNS) Tescha Hawley, a citizen of the Gros Ventre Tribe who lives on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in Montana, is among the patients who say they were stuck with medical debt that the Indian Health Service should have paid. (Jessica Plance/KFF Health News/TNS) Tescha Hawley (center) sits for a portrait with her children, Tearia Sunchild (left) and Trayce Sunchild, near Jim Brown Creek on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in Montana. Tescha says hospital bills from her son’s birth that the Indian Health Service promised to pay were sent to debt collectors in her name. The financial consequences lasted years. (Jessica Plance/KFF Health News/TNS) Tescha Hawley (right) and her mother, Janice Hawley, serve food from Tescha’s nonprofit to cross-country teams at the Harlem Invitational in Harlem, Montana. Tescha began the Day Eagle Hope Project to improve the health of her community after seeing how hard it was to access care when she was diagnosed with cancer in 2016. (Jessica Plance/KFF Health News/TNS) Tescha Hawley (right) and her mother, Janice Hawley, serve food from Tescha’s nonprofit to cross-country teams at the Harlem Invitational in Harlem, Montana. Tescha began the Day Eagle Hope Project to improve the health of her community after seeing how hard it was to access care when she was diagnosed with cancer in 2016. (Jessica Plance/KFF Health News/TNS) Tribal leaders, health officials and a new federal report say patients are routinely billed as a result of backlogs or mistakes. 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Summary Different airlines have varied policies when it comes to Christmas crackers, a complex item for air travel. Snow globes must adhere to liquid restrictions, while wrapped gifts can create issues during security screening. Airlines permit a wide range of solid foods but limit liquids, such as alcoholic beverages and branded items. During the Christmas season, most travelers require information on what festive products are permitted on planes. Whether traveling to see family or going on a holiday vacation, it is important to know the airline’s rules on carrying items linked to this time of year. The aviation authorities constantly reassess and modify the security measures. Although restrictions on Christmas items are still stringent, new screening technologies may lead to more liberal measures concerning festive items on aircraft. But what items are we talking about? Christmas crackers: a complex case Christmas crackers, which are popular during the festive period , are among the items that prove difficult to travel with by air. The policies differ greatly from one airline to another. British Airways allows passengers to take two boxes of crackers in their check-in luggage, while other airlines, including Emirates, Etihad, and Ryanair, do not allow crackers at all. For those who have never seen them, a cracker is a cardboard tube wrapped in brightly colored paper in a package similar to traditional candy wrappers. By pulling on the ends, the cracker breaks apart, emitting a small bang produced by a strip of paper impregnated with silver fulminate or another unstable chemical, which explodes by friction. The restriction arises from crackers containing this small 'explosive part,' which categorizes them as a minor explosive device, a security issue. Airlines that accept Christmas Crackers Airlines that DO NOT accept Christmas Crackers British Airways (Checked luggage), Eastern Airways (Checked luggage), easyJet (Checked luggage, Cabin luggage), Flybe (Checked luggage), Flybmi (Checked luggage, Cabin luggage), Qantas (Checked luggage), Qatar Airways (Checked luggage), South African Airways (Checked luggage), Thomas Cook (Checked luggage), TUI (Checked luggage), Virgin Atlantic (Checked luggage). Aer Lingus, Air France, Air India, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Delta, Emirates, Etihad, Icelandair, KLM, Norwegian Airlines, Ryanair, SAS Scandinavian, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet, Wow Air. We recommend checking specific airline policies for those determined to travel with crackers well in advance. Some key guidelines include: Possibly pack crackers in checked baggage Purchase crackers after arriving at your destination when possible Ensure crackers meet airline-specific requirements regarding quantity and packaging Avoid security process delays by packing wisely this holiday travel season. Snow globes and wrapped gifts Snow globes are not exempt from criticism because of the rules on the containment of fluids. As per Ryanair’s holiday rules , these ornamental items must be within the permissible size of liquid when they are packed in hand baggage. This means that snow globes that have a quantity of liquid in them that is over 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) need to be placed in checked luggage. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) offers a simple visual test : If the snow globe is more than the size of a tennis ball, then it should be packed in the check-in luggage. This practical approach enables travelers to make snap decisions about these holiday gifts. Security screening also has challenges with wrapped presents. The aviation security professionals have always advised passengers against placing wrapped gifts in either carry-on or checked baggage. If security officers are required to search for a package, they will open it and this can cause a problem with the presentation as well as the time the traveler invested. The best solution is to either take gift bags or wait to wrap gifts at the place of the event. Such a strategy helps in keeping security processing smooth while, at the same time, the recipients of the gifts do not know what is in store for them. Food, beverages and decorations Most solid foods, such as Christmas puddings and cakes, are usually allowed. Cheese and chocolates are permitted, but they may require attention to temperature because they can melt. Hard candies and cookies have no prohibition. Liquid or gel-based items like cranberry sauce must follow liquid restrictions. Brandy butter also falls under liquid regulations. Jams and preserves must comply with the 3.4-ounce (100 milliliters) rule. It is essential to be more careful when transporting alcoholic products. Aviation security rules allow passengers to carry liquids with between 24% and 70% ABV (Alcohol By Volume) in their carry-on bags, but at most five liters per person. Traditional products, such as wine for the festive season or Christmas spirits, must be adequately packed and declared. Category Limitations Solid foods Puddings, cakes allowed. Cheese and chocolate may melt. Candies, cookies, no restrictions. Liquid or Gel-Based Items Cranberry sauce, brandy butter, jams follow 3.4 oz (100 ml) rule. Alcoholic Beverages 24-70% ABV: Max 5L in checked bags. Package and declare mulled wine, spirits. Holiday decorations are not usually a problem, but certain factors should be taken into account. Battery-operated decorations should have batteries pulled out and stored in a different container. Items that have a sharp or pointed edge should be placed in the check-in baggage. Light strings should be carefully wrapped to prevent tangling. Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, Flight Attendants, Ground Crew, and airport staff all deserve a bit of love over the holiday season. Planning ahead To ensure holiday travel success, here are five useful tips on preparing for holiday travel and avoiding stress: Contact your airline directly : airlines have certain rules on baggage, prohibited items or special holiday charges. These details can be agreed in advance to avoid such surprises at the airport at the last moment. Allow extra time for security screening : It is during the holidays when more people travel and therefore longer queues at security checks are expected. This means that if you are able to arrive earlier than normal, you will have enough time to clear security without a lot of haste. Photo: everythingforall | Shutterstock Consider shipping certain items separately : To avoid the inconvenience of taking big or prohibited items, you can send gifts, decorations or liquids to your destination. This can help reduce your burden and also make the security checks easier. Keep gift receipts accessible : Security officers may be required to search for wrapped or packaged gifts. It is much better to have receipts at hand in order to clear up any possible misunderstandings concerning the contents of the shipment. Pack an empty collapsible bag : If you expect to be given gifts or buy souvenirs on your trip, bring a small, light and empty bag that can be used to pack more items on the way back. This can save space and also help to avoid situations where you are charged for overweight baggage. Since there are all these restrictions, do airlines hate Christmas? Of course, airlines don't hate Christmas. On the contrary, during the Christmas period, airlines introduce minor aspects of Christmas into their operations . For example, the Australian airline Qantas revealed two aircraft for the Christmas season in 2023: a De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 named Dasher-8 and a Boeing 737-800 named Roo-dolph with Christmas motifs. In 2019, Swiss International Air Lines has painted two Airbus aircraft (A320 and A330) with red nose cones like Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer. This year, Emirates brought in the holiday feel with revised menus that may include roasted turkey, chestnut and turkey bacon roulade, and maple-roasted parsnips. Magazines and other printed materials are also changed to reflect the festive season and in-flight entertainment systems include Christmas movies and music. United Airlines has launched "Fantasy Flights" to the North Pole (JOY) to make Christmas memorable for children and their families. These flights depart from 13 cities across the UK, Japan, and the US and include Christmas activities and a visit to a changed airport gate or hangar that is made to look like Santa's winter wonderland. Local nonprofits and volunteers back the effort and entail collaborations with Make-A-Wish for children with life-threatening diseases. Individuals can also participate by either donating their United miles or cash. United will then double the amount raised up to $500,000 and 5 million United Airlines miles. These are part of United's "Good Leads The Way" campaign, which promotes the company's focus on communities and the holidays.

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Homewrecker: Young sets career-high with 22 assists, Hawks hand Cavaliers first loss in ClevelandLuigi Nicholas Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of a healthcare executive in New York City, apparently was living a charmed life: the grandson of a wealthy real estate developer, valedictorian of his elite Baltimore prep school and with degrees from one of the nation's top private universities. Friends at an exclusive co-living space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Hawaii where the 26-year-old Mangione once lived widely considered him a “great guy,” and pictures on his social media accounts show a fit, smiling, handsome young man on beaches and at parties. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.

NEW YORK (AP) — What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors. U.S. stocks ripped higher and carried the S&P 500 to records as the economy kept growing and the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates. The year featured many familiar winners, such as Big Tech, which got even bigger as their stock prices kept growing . But it wasn't just Apple, Nvidia and the like. Bitcoin , gold and other investments also drove higher. Here's a look at some of the numbers that defined the year. All are as of Dec. 20. Remember when President Bill Clinton got impeached or when baseball's Mark McGwire hit his 70th home run against the Montreal Expos? That was the last time the U.S. stock market closed out a second straight year with a leap of at least 20%, something the S&P 500 is on track to do again this year. The index has climbed 24.3% so far this year, not including dividends, following last year's spurt of 24.2%. The number of all-time highs the S&P 500 has set so far this year. The first came early, on Jan. 19, when the index capped a two-year comeback from the swoon caused by high inflation and worries that high interest rates instituted by the Federal Reserve to combat it would create a recession. But the index was methodical through the rest of the year, setting a record in every month outside of April and August, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices. The latest came on Dec. 6. The number of times the Federal Reserve has cut its main interest rate this year from a two-decade high, offering some relief to the economy. Expectations for those cuts, along with hopes for more in 2025, were a big reason the U.S. stock market has been so successful this year. The 1 percentage point of cuts, though, is still short of the 1.5 percentage points that many traders were forecasting for 2024 at the start of the year. The Fed disappointed investors in December when it said it may cut rates just two more times in 2025, fewer than it had earlier expected. That’s how many points the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by the day after Election Day, as investors made bets on what Donald Trump’s return to the White House will mean for the economy and the world . The more widely followed S&P 500 soared 2.5% for its best day in nearly two years. Aside from bitcoin, stocks of banks and smaller winners were also perceived to be big winners. The bump has since diminished amid worries that Trump’s policies could also send inflation higher. The level that bitcoin topped to set a record above $108,000 this past month. It's been climbing as interest rates come down, and it got a particularly big boost following Trump's election. He's turned around and become a fan of crypto, and he's named a former regulator who’s seen as friendly to digital currencies as the next chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, replacing someone who critics said was overly aggressive in his oversight. Bitcoin was below $17,000 just two years ago following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. Gold's rise for the year, as it also hit records and had as strong a run as U.S. stocks. Wars around the world have helped drive demand for investments seen as safe, such as gold. It's also benefited from the Fed's cut to interest rates. When bonds are paying less in interest, they pull away fewer potential buyers from gold, which pays investors nothing. It's a favorite number of Elon Musk, and it's also a threshold that Tesla's stock price passed in December as it set a record. The number has a long history among marijuana devotees, and Musk famously said in 2018 that he had secured funding to take Tesla private at $420 per share . Tesla soared this year, up from less than $250 at the start, in part because of expectations that Musk's close relationship with Trump could benefit the company. That's how much revenue Nvidia made in the nine months through Oct. 27, showing how the artificial-intelligence frenzy is creating mountains of cash. Nvidia's chips are driving much of the move into AI, and its revenue through the last nine months catapulted from less than $39 billion the year before. Such growth has boosted Nvidia's worth to more than $3 trillion in total. GameStop’s gain on May 13 after Keith Gill, better known as “Roaring Kitty,” appeared online for the first time in three years to support the video game retailer’s stock, which he helped rocket to unimaginable heights during the “ meme stock craze ” in 2021. Several other meme stocks also jumped following his post in May on the social platform X, including AMC Entertainment. Gill later disclosed a sizeable stake in the online pet products retailer Chewy, but he sold all of his holdings by late October . That's how much the U.S. economy grew, at annualized seasonally adjusted rates, in each of the three first quarters of this year. Such growth blew past what many pessimists were expecting when inflation was topping 9% in the summer of 2022. The fear was that the medicine prescribed by the Fed to beat high inflation — high interest rates — would create a recession. Households at the lower end of the income spectrum in particular are feeling pain now, as they contend with still-high prices. But the overall economy has remained remarkably resilient. This is the vacancy rate for U.S. office buildings — an all-time high — through the first three quarters of 2024, according to data from Moody's. The fact the rate held steady for most of the year was something of a win for office building owners, given that it had marched up steadily from 16.8% in the fourth quarter of 2019. Demand for office space weakened as the pandemic led to the popularization of remote work. That's the total number of previously occupied homes sold nationally through the first 11 months of 2024. Sales would have to surge 20% year-over-year in December for 2024's home sales to match the 4.09 million existing homes sold in 2023, a nearly 30-year low. The U.S. housing market has been in a sales slump dating back to 2022, when mortgage rates began to climb from pandemic-era lows. A shortage of homes for sale and elevated mortgage rates have discouraged many would-be homebuyers.From wealth and success to murder suspect, the life of Luigi Mangione took a hard turnSteelers Get Bad News for Chances of Alex Highsmith Return This Week

Sans J.T. Miller, Canucks begin 6-game road trip at SenatorsIt didn't take Syracuse first-year coach Fran Brown long to figure out the key matchup for Saturday afternoon's Atlantic Coast Conference game visiting Miami. "Syracuse has a really good quarterback," Brown said of Kyle McCord, "and Miami has a really good quarterback (Cam Ward)." With a win on Saturday, the No. 6 Hurricanes (10-1, 6-1 ACC) can clinch a berth in the league championship game against SMU. Miami is a 10 1/2-point favorite for Saturday's game. Syracuse (8-3, 4-3) has reached eight wins for just the fourth time since 2002, going 8-5 in 2010 and 2012 and 10-3 in 2018. However, the Orange haven't defeated a Top-10 team since knocking off Clemson in 2017. Miami leads the nation in scoring (44.7), and the Hurricanes will count on perfect passing conditions in Syracuse's dome. That could be huge for Ward, who leads the nation with 34 touchdown passes, ranking second in passing yards (3,774) and fourth in passing efficiency. Ward's top target is wide receiver Xavier Restrepo, who needs just 21 yards to reach 1,000 for the second straight season. Restrepo also ranks tied for seventh in the nation with 10 TD receptions. Ward has some other top targets, including 6-foot-4, 245-pound tight end Elijah Arroyo, who is a walking mismatch because of his size and speed. He leads Miami with 18.5 yards per reception. Hurricanes wide receivers Isaiah Horton and Jacolby George have combined for 12 TD passes, and Sam Brown has added two more. Each of them has more than 500 receiving yards this season. Miami's running game features battering ram Damien Martinez (739 yards, 5.5 average, eight TDs); versatile Mark Fletcher Jr. (499 yards, 5.7 average, six TDs); and game-breaking freshman Jordan Lyle (361 yards, 8.6 average, four TDs). Defensively, Miami's big-play man is safety Mishael Powell, who ranks second in the ACC with five interceptions. "He's all about winning," Miami coach Mario Cristobal said of Powell. "He's a smart, self-starting team player." On special teams, Miami kicker Andres Borregales ranks second in the ACC with 97 points. He is 52-for-52 on extra points and 15-for-16 on field goals. Meanwhile, McCord ranks No. 1 in the nation in passing yards (3,946) and tied for seventh in TD passes (26). McCord, a transfer from Ohio State, has also set Syracuse's single-season record for passing yards. In last week's 31-24 win over Connecticut, McCord passed for a career-high 470 yards. However, McCord is just 46th in the nation in passing efficiency, due in part to his high total of interceptions (12). Syracuse also has three of the top six pass-catchers in the ACC in terms of yards: tight end Oronde Gadsden II (810) and wide receivers Jackson Meeks (801) and Trebor Pena (743). Gadsden, who is from the greater Miami area, has had three straight 100-yard games. He is the son of former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Oronde Gadsden. Syracuse's run game is led by LeQuint Allen, who has rushed for 819 yards, a 4.3 average and 12 TDs. The issue for Syracuse could be its defense, which ranks 13th in the ACC in points allowed (27.8). Miami's defense is fourth (22.3). Even so, Syracuse coach Brown said he's excited about this matchup. "I heard Miami is going to come deep," Brown said of Miami fans. "It's going to be intense in the stands. It's going to be intense on the field. I think this is a game everyone wants to see." --Field Level Media

Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of a healthcare executive in New York City, apparently was living a charmed life: the grandson of a wealthy real estate developer, valedictorian of his elite Baltimore prep school and with degrees from one of the nation's top private universities. Friends at an exclusive co-living space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Hawaii where the 26-year-old Mangione once lived widely considered him a “great guy,” and pictures on his social media accounts show a fit, smiling, handsome young man on beaches and at parties.The trilemma of inequalities

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When St. Louis University played a solid defensive first half against Wofford on Wednesday night and then couldn’t follow it up with a similar second half and lost on its home court for the first time this season, coach Josh Schertz pointed to what he called competitive stamina. “Competitive stamina is the ability to play with maximum effort and maximum concentration,” he said. “And that’s what it takes to beat really good teams. You got to do it. You got to be able to do it for 40 minutes. And we got to build that. We haven’t been able to in practice develop that level of competitive stamina.” And one of the reasons they haven’t is because SLU’s personnel situation has made it difficult. As SLU’s bench shortens, the playing time for its starters lengthens. One way to get maximum effort is to give players a rest during a game and, even with all the TV timeout stoppages, Schertz can’t do that. With Kellen Thames looking to be shut down until after Christmas with his strained hip flexor, and with his likelihood of playing even half a game unlikely because of his cramping issue, with Josiah Dotzler out for the season with a knee injury and Larry Hughes II having left the program, that has greatly limited Schertz’s options on the perimeter. Gibson Jimerson and Isaiah Swope both played the full 40 minutes against Wofford and Kobe Johnson, who has stepped into Thames’ starting spot, played 31 minutes. Jimerson is third in the nation in minutes played per game and Swope is 37th. Jimerson has gone the distance four times, including twice in four days against Illinois State and Wofford, and he’s gone at least 37 minutes, 23 seconds in the past six games. Swope has gone 40 twice and 36 minutes or more in six of SLU’s 10 games. With 8:44 to go on Wednesday against Wofford, Schertz had his five starters back on the court and they stayed there until Kilian Brockhoff went in for Kalu Anya with 13.8 seconds to take away the option for Wofford to send Anya to the free throw line again. If Thames can’t play, Schertz has two scholarship perimeter players at his disposal, guard Amari McCottry and forward Dylan Warlick, both freshmen. (In fact, until junior forward AJ Casey can work himself back into game shape, SLU’s entire bench is three freshmen and one sophomore.) Schertz acknowledges that the forced necessity of keeping certain players on the court so long is not helping and he has got to find minutes to give his best players a break, but right now, that’s not easy to do. Still, some of the team’s better pushes in the past two games have come when the rested bench players have come in. SLU has outscored opponents by 14 points with Brockhoff on the court and nine with Warlick playing in the past two games. “I think fatigue can be a part of it,” Schertz said Friday before the team flew to Phoenix for its final nonconference road game, on Sunday afternoon against Grand Canyon. “I think I’ve got to find ways to build in rest for as many guys as I can and I got to find ways to at least sneak ‘Gib’ and Isaiah, some minutes here and there. “Our perimeter is where it’s the hardest because we only have, right now, five perimeter players available. When our roster is fully whole, if you take Kellen out and you take Josiah out and you take Larry out, the 10 players you have left, you have five bigs and you have five guards. And the guards, if you just look at how minutes are broken up, they play about 120 minutes and you have five players trying to get those minutes. And then you got 80 minutes of the four or five, and you got five players competing for those 80 minutes. “But I’ve got to find ways to with Amari, with Dylan, right now, I’ve got to find ways to get those guys more minutes. I think they’re both playing well enough that we can try to squeeze in some more minutes and then build in some breaks for guys like Isaiah and guys like Gib.” Brockhoff’s stock has risen in the past two games. The sophomore transfer from UC Santa Barbara played 9:39 against Illinois State as Avila had foul trouble, and then got 7:10 against Wofford in a game where Avila didn’t have foul trouble. He’s played almost 17 minutes in the past two games after playing just under 23 minutes in the first eight. “He’s got a good-looking shot,” Schertz said. “He can pass the basketball. He’s pretty mobile. Where Kilian’s got to continue to improve is his defense and his rebounding. And I thought he got four rebounds in seven minutes against Wofford, that was a massive for him step forward because he had a couple of chances to make rebound plays against Illinois State and didn’t, and those hurt us a little bit .” Grand Canyon (7-4) is SLU’s last real tune-up before conference play begins on Dec. 31. SLU has one more nonconference game, against NAIA school William Woods. GCU, coached by Bryce Drew, son of former Valparaiso coach Homer Drew, is 7-4. The Billikens and Antelopes have one common opponent, Chicago State, which they both beat at home by 23 points.Black Hole Jet Stumbles Into Something in the DarkUnnoticed winter symptom could signal high cholesterol, warns health expert

Aventus Introduces Blockchain Factory For Effortless Enterprise Blockchain AdoptionA secretary turned $180 into $7.2 million by holding her employer's stock for 75 yearsNative American patients are sent to collections for debts the government owesMELBOURNE, Australia , Nov. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global fashion giant SHEIN will bring the ultimate Giftorium experience to life, right in time for the festive season. The SHEIN Giftorium will arrive at Oz Comic-Con Melbourne Xmas Edition for an unmissable experience December 7-8th . On offer will be a vibrant collection of beauty, fashion, home & living products - free and redeemable through participation in various games available at the activation - alongside experiences that will showcase SHEIN's one-stop-shop range of on-trend and affordable products perfect for Holiday gifting. Oz Comic-Con is Australia's premier pop culture event gathering fans of comics, movies, TV, anime, gaming, and more. A celebration of all things geek culture featuring exciting panels, cosplay competitions, and exclusive meet-and-greets with stars from the world of film, TV, and gaming. Oz Comic-Con Melbourne Xmas attendees can immerse themselves in a range of SHEIN gifting essentials; Jewellery & Accessories, Home & Living, Office & School Supplies, Toys & Games, and Beauty & Health throughout the SHEIN Giftorium. As well as SHEGLAM being a hero moment. " Our SHEIN Giftorium experience at Oz Comic-Con will provide attendees the unique experience of selecting their favourite items and festive gifts, whether for themselves or loved ones, through engaging and interactive experiences ," said a SHEIN Spokesperson. " Our aim is to connect face-to-face with consumers, with no sales functions taking place at the event itself, the goal is to engage directly with attendees and showcase our range of ultimate Christmas gifting. " But the experience doesn't end there - on display will be a select range of key items as a part of the Giftoirum event, however, online is where all our Australian customers can look to dive into the full range available across SHEIN for festive gifting. " Our customers will find everything under the sun related to fashion and lifestyle, all at cost-effective prices. With an easy shopping process including free returns, customers can shop efficiently from anywhere, " said a SHEIN spokesperson . With unstoppable style and unbeatable fits, the SHEIN Giftorum experience continues online with a wide product range spanning fashion & beauty, home & lifestyle, accessories, kids, toys & games, electronics & tech accessories, office & school supplies - and so much more. The extensive range ensures that Aussies can find something special for everyone on the list, making holiday shopping a breeze. Embrace the convenience and variety SHEIN offers and make this Christmas memorable with gifts that delight and inspire. SHEIN Giftorium at Oz Comic-Con Melbourne Xmas Edition December 7-8 , Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre: ozcomiccon.com/melbourne-xmas-edition/ * Shop SHEIN for Holiday gift guide ideas: https://au.shein.com/ SOURCE SHEIN

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Unionaire Launches Largest Home Appliances Factory With EGP 6Bn InvestmentMumbai: The South Cyber police have arrested a man from Dongri for defrauding a retired 75-year-old ship captain, Zhakshis Kosa Wadia, of Rs 11.16 crore in a stock trading scam. The accused, Kaif Ibrahim Mansuri, misused multiple bank accounts for the fraud. The police seized 33 debit cards and 12 cheque books linked to various accounts. He has been sent to police custody till December 2. Wadia, who retired in 1985, was added to a WhatsApp group investment club on August 19 this year. The group shared information about stock market investments, gradually gaining his trust. He was later sent a link that opened an account in the name of an investment company. Subsequently, a woman named Anya Smith contacted him, offering guidance on investments. Following her advice, Wadia transferred nearly Rs 11.20 crore to 22 different bank accounts between September 5 and October 19. He was shown significant profits on the app, but when he attempted to withdraw the funds, the woman demanded 20% as tax. When Wadia had questioned about multiple accounts, Smith claimed it was a tax-saving measure. After paying 20% as tax, the demand for additional money didn’t stop, which raised his suspicion and he approached the cyber police. During the investigation, it was found that Rs 6 lakh was withdrawn via cheque from an IDFC Bank account. The withdrawal was linked to a woman who provided her PAN card as KYC. On questioning, the woman revealed that she withdrew the amount on the instructions of Mansuri. According to the probe, Mansuri facilitated fraudulent transfers of Rs 44 lakh across five bank accounts. He delivered the withdrawn cash to an angadia (traditional courier), who fled to Kerala to avoid arrest. A police team has been dispatched to Kerala to locate him. Further inquiry has revealed that the angadia has a relative in Dubai, who facilitated the transfer of the fraudulently acquired money to a Chinese national residing there. This has led the police to suspect that the masterminds of the fraud are orchestrating the scam from Dubai. Authorities are intensifying efforts to trace the money trail and apprehend all persons involved in the scam. Meanwhile, preliminary inquiries have revealed that the accused used WhatsApp numbers (+91 9748779379, +1 213-245-3081) and a fraudulent stock trading website link (https://stock.pluprostocks.com) to lure Wadia. The bank accounts used for the scam were held by different individuals across multiple banks, including UCO Bank, ICICI Bank, Canara Bank, Bandhan Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, and Catholic Syrian Bank. These accounts were located in Mumbai, Bhopal, Nagpur, Surat, Hyderabad, and Jaipur. The police have sought details of the beneficiaries from the respective banks.Democrats strike deal to get more Biden judges confirmed before Congress adjourns