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Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's passing on Tuesday at the age of 92 triggered an outpouring of condolence messages and tributes from political leaders from both sides of the aisle and industry titans. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Singh one of India's "most distinguished leaders" in a post on X. Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party defeated Singh's Congress alliance in the 2014 elections and has been in power since. Singh was a "respected economist," Modi added, who left "a strong imprint" on India's economic policy. Before he became prime minister in 2004, Singh served as the governor of the Reserve Bank of India in 1982 and as minister of finance in 1991. As finance minister, he led a series of reforms that deregulated India's economy and opened the country to foreign investment. Facing an acute balance of payments crisis, then-Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao and Singh liberalized the economy that paved the way for its rapid expansion in the following decades. "History will forever honour his pivotal role in the transformative 1991 reforms that reshaped India and opened its doors to the world," wrote Gautam Adani, India's second-richest person and chairperson of Indian conglomerate Adani Group. Singh returned to politics in 2004 when a Congress-led coalition swept the elections, and party leader Sonia Gandhi appointed him prime minister. Under his tenure between 2004 and 2014, India's gross domestic product initially expanded rapidly, allowing Singh to deploy the new wealth to programs such as the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act , which guaranteed jobs for the poor. The later years of Singh's stint as prime minister were, however, marred by sclerotic growth, a stalling of reforms and allegations of corruption against certain members of the government. Singh played a pivotal role in strengthening India's ties with Washington, visiting the U.S. multiple times as prime minister. In 2006, when U.S. President George W. Bush visited India, Singh managed to broker a deal that gave India access to U.S. nuclear technology. "Dr. Singh was one of the greatest champions of the U.S.-India strategic partnership, and his work laid the foundation for much of what our countries have accomplished together in the past two decades," wrote the U.S. Department of State on Singh's passing. Apart from the U.S., Singh also strengthened India's ties with Russia. He was a regular attendee of the India-Russia Annual Summit, which began in 2000, and aims to deepen cooperation between the two countries and among BRIC nations. Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov said on X that "Dr Manmohan Singh's contribution to our bilateral ties was immeasurable."

Syria’s Assad: the president who led a bloody crackdownNASSAU, Bahamas -- Scottie Scheffler birdied every hole but the par 3s on the front nine at Albany Golf Club on Friday and finished his bogey-free round with an 8-under 64 that gave him a two-shot lead in the Hero World Challenge. Two months off did nothing to slow the world's No. 1 player. Scheffler already has eight victories this year and is in position to get another before the end of the year. Scheffler was at 13-under 131, two ahead of Akshay Bhatia (66) and Justin Thomas (67), both of whom had to save par on the 18th hole to stay in range going into the weekend. Scheffler started with a lob wedge to 2 feet for birdie and never slowed until after he went out in 29 to seize control of the holiday tournament against a 20-man field. Scheffler cooled slightly on the back nine, except it didn't feel that way to him. Editor's Picks Latest from Tiger Woods: Health, PGA Tour-PIF deal and Ryder Cup money 3d Mark Schlabach "Front nine, just things were going my way. Back nine, maybe not as much," Scheffler said. "A couple shots could end up closer to the hole, a couple putts go in, just little things." Asked if he felt any frustration he didn't take it lower -- he once shot 59 at the TPC Boston during the FedEx Cup playoffs -- Scheffler sounded bemused. "I think in this game I think a lot of all y'all are looking for perfection out of us," he said. "Today I shot 8 under on the golf course, not something I hang my head about. A lot of good things out there -- clean card, bogey-free, eight birdies. Overall, I think I'm pretty pleased." Thomas felt his 67 was stress-free, particularly the way he was driving the ball. The wind laid down again, rare for the Bahamas, though it is expected to pick up on the weekend. Thomas wasn't concerned to see Scheffler get off to a hot start, especially with three par 5s on the front nine and a short par 4 that at worst leaves a flip wedge to the green. "You literally can birdie every hole as soft as the greens are," Thomas said. "He's a great player, a great wedge player, and you have a lot of birdie holes to start. I'm honestly surprised he only shot 8 under. It's a sneaky course because if you fall asleep on some shots, you can get out of position. But if you're on and focused and really in control of everything -- like these last two days with no wind -- you can just make so many birdies." Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley had a 67 and was four shots behind. No matter how benign the conditions, it wasn't always easy. Cameron Young , who opened with a 64 for a two-shot lead, followed with a 75 despite making five birdies. That included a double bogey on the final hole when his approach tumbled down the bank into the rocks framing the lake that goes all the way down the 18th hole. Patrick Cantlay was trying to keep pace playing alongside Scheffler, but he had three bogeys over the final seven holes and fell seven shots behind with a 71. The tournament, hosted by Tiger Woods , is unofficial but offers world ranking points to all but the bottom three players because of the small field. It's the weakest field in 25 years, but Scheffler at No. 1 gives it enough cachet. He is the first player since Woods in 2009 to start and finish a year at No. 1 in the world. And even after a layoff -- giving him time to tinker with a new putting stroke -- it looks like it might be a while before anyone changes that.Local artist restoring, donating guitars to replace those lost in flooding

Jaipur: Rajasthan High Court on Friday commenced proceedings in the 11-year-old single lease deed (ekal patta) corruption case. Following instructions from Supreme Court of India , HC Chief Justice MM Shrivastava's single bench initiated the hearing on the case that involves allegations of corruption against Congress MLA and former urban development and housing (UDH) minister Shanti Dhariwal and three former officials of the department. During Friday's proceedings, the HC instructed all the parties involved to submit additional documentation and directed RTI activist Ashok Pathak to file an application for becoming an intervenor in the case. The court has scheduled the final hearing in the last week of January. Previously, the SC had invalidated two HC orders based on Pathak's SLPs and mandated a fresh hearing of the case. On Nov 5, the SC quashed both the orders of the HC dated Jan 17, 2023, and Nov 15, 2022. In its order on Jan 17, the HC stayed criminal proceedings against then ACS GS Sandhu, then deputy secretary Nishkam Diwakar, Jaipur Development Authority's (JDA) then zone deputy commissioner Omkarmal Saini and Dhariwal. At that time, the SC ordered the HC to re-evaluate the case from all angles. The SC order came a day after the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led BJP govt, altering its stance, requested to set aside the previous HC judgement in this case. The SC said in its order that the Chief Justice of the HC should himself hear this case and that the HC must decide the case within six months. An application was filed by the complainant to make Shanti Dhariwal an accused, and the latter had then filed an appeal in the HC against this plea. The HC granted relief to Dhariwal on Nov 15, 2022, and cancelled the protest petition and other criminal proceedings going on in an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court. It was said on behalf of Dhariwal that his name was not mentioned anywhere in the FIR and the challan. No crime was proved against him even in the closure report presented by ACB. The case stems from JDA's issuance of a single lease in the name of Shailendra Garg, proprietor of Ganpati Construction, on June 29, 2011, which led to Ramsharan Singh complaining about it to ACB in 2013. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .

A wild first season of the expanded Big 12 is down to what should be a chaotic final weekend. Through all the upsets, unexpected rises and falls, there are nine teams still in the mix to play in the conference championship game. No. 14 Arizona State and No. 17 Iowa State have the best odds, yet a multitude of scenarios could play out — 256 to be exact. There's even the possibility of an eight-team tie. It may take a mathematician to figure out which teams are in the Dec. 7 game in Arlington, Texas — even for the ones who win. Travis Hunter, Colorado. The Buffaloes' two-way star has excelled on both sides of the field, making him one of the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy. Cam Skattebo, Arizona State. The senior running back can do a little of everything, but excels at punishing would-be tacklers. He's one of the nation's leaders in yards after contact and the focal point of the Sun Devils' offense. Shadeur Sanders, Colorado. If it weren't for Hunter, Sanders might be the Heisman favorite. The son of coach Deion Sanders, Shedeur is fifth nationally with 3,488 yards passing and has been a big part of the Buffaloes' turnaround. DJ Giddens, Kansas State. The Wildcats' running back is one of the nation's most versatile players. He is ninth nationally with 1,271 rushing yards and has added 21 receptions for 258 yards. Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona. The Wildcats have struggled this season, but McMillan has not. He is third nationally with 1,251 receiving yards with seven touchdowns on 78 catches. Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech. The Red Raiders' junior linebacker leads the Big 12 with 68 tackles, averaging 10.2 per game. He also has four sacks. Brendan Mott, Kansas State. He's a menace to opposing quarterbacks, leading the Big 12 with 8 1/2 sacks. The Big 12 has nine teams already bowl eligible and two more a win away. The winner of the Big 12 championship game will be in the mix for a College Football Playoff spot. Arizona State, Iowa State, No. 19 BYU, Colorado, Kansas State, Baylor, TCU, Texas Tech and West Virginia have already clinched bowl berths. Kansas and Cincinnati can get into the postseason with wins this weekend. Gus Malzahn, UCF. Despite successes in recruiting, the Knights are 10-14 in two seasons since moving to the Big 12. Maybe not enough to get shown the door this year, but another mediocre season could lead UCF to make a change. Kyle Whittingham, Utah. Whittingham was one of the Pac-12's best coaches, leading the Utes to consecutive conference titles. Utah was expected to contend for the Big 12 title its first year in the league, but enters the final weekend 1-7 in conference play, which could push Whittingham toward retirement since it's doubtful he'd be fired. Neal Brown, West Virginia. The Mountaineers' coach was in a precarious spot at the end of last season and West Virginia hasn't lived up to expectations this season. The Mountaineers are eligible to go to a bowl game for the second straight season, but Brown could be on the hot seat even after signing a contract extension before the season. Josiah Trotter, West Virginia. The redshirt freshman is the latest Trotter to have success at the linebacker position, following the footsteps of his father, former Philadelphia Eagles player Jeremiah Trotter, and brother Jeremiah Trotter Jr., a current Eagles linebacker. Sam Leavitt, Arizona State. The Michigan State transfer has been just what the Sun Devils' needed: an agile quarterback who extends plays with his legs and rarely makes bad decisions. Bryson Washington, Baylor. The Bears' running back has rushed for 812 yards — 196 against TCU — and 10 TDs. TCU has the Big 12's highest rated 2025 recruiting class with six four-star players among 26 commitments, according to the 247 Sports composite. Receiver Terry Shelton of Carrollton, Texas, is the highest-rated recruit at 71st nationally. Baylor is next with five five-star players among its 20 commitments, including running back Michael Turner, rated 13th at his position out of North Richland Hills, Texas. Texas Tech is ranked seventh in the Big 12, but has four four-star recruits. Get local news delivered to your inbox!Affordable California housing requires a huge market tumble

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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/bjtProject partners have buttoned up the exterior and made significant headway on interior work for the condominiums, restaurants and hotel comprising one of Keystone’s largest-ever developments, Kindred Resort . Kindred’s Marketing Director Amy Kemp said the team is optimistic the Kindred Hotel could start taking bookings as soon as January to officially open by the summer. With the construction finish line in site, the team released more details on what exactly the 320,000-square-foot development will entail. Developers have said they want the $300 million addition to serve as Keystone Resort’s base center and plan to have it host ski school, too. According to Shervin Rashidi, a co-founder of the development team, his company is the third to attempt such a project and have been crafting the vision for nearly a decade. In addition to the 107-room hotel, the development includes three restaurants, 95 luxury condos, event space and more. In the center of three, 52-foot-tall towers, two of which are for condos and the other for the hotel, will be a courtyard with an astroturf field, fire pits and yard games overlooking the River Run Gondola. The restaurant group behind Summit County favorites such as Sauce on the Blue , which Rashidi is a part owner of, will run two of the three restaurants in Kindred. Chef Eric Berggren will return to Summit County after clocking in 20 years in the fine dining scene to help lead two spots: Kinji, a sushi and Asian fusion restaurant, and Goodz Tavern, which will offer classic ski town dishes with a high-end twist. The third restaurant pays tribute to a woman who the community considers a pivotal figure in Keystone and Summit County history, Lula Myers . Myers, who also served as inspiration for the Keystone Resort ski trail “Schoolmarm,” was a beloved school teacher who arrived in Summit in the early 1900s. Kemp said Myers’ pioneering spirit helped stake her claim as a Summit County historical fixture and having what will be “Lula’s Restaurant” on a site neighboring what was once her ranch seemed like the perfect fit. “She also loved to invite people into her home and have amazing dinner parties,” she said. “She was really known for her graciousness, the food (she made) and for gathering people together.” Lula’s Restaurant will live in the lobby of Kindred Hotel and be managed by Vail Resorts. Kemp said it will feature upscale farm-to-table Colorado and American cuisine. Summit County history is baked into numerous aspects of the resort, according to Kemp. For instance, the rug of the resort’s lobby is inspired by an aerial photo of the Argentine Mine District and different lounges and rooms give a nod to famous peaks and landmarks. The first floor of the Kindred Hotel will also house a bar, which will be around the corner from a kids club with games and activities and a private club. Members of the private club get access to the resort amenities such as the outdoor heated pool and the fitness club in addition to valet ski parking. It will also have member events such as first track days and wine and cheese apres ski parties. Kemp said the team worked to design a 4.5 star resort largely geared toward those who seek out luxury. “Our goal is for Kindred to be a gathering spot and social hub, and to become the best slopeside venue in the ski industry to host weddings, events and conference groups,” Rashidi said in a recent news release. “We want to strategically drive more business for our new town and other local businesses, especially during the historically off-peak times of spring and fall.” Kindred’s general manager, Dan Dohner, said the views are what set the resort apart. He said the 6,000-square-foot meeting space in the resort might have the “best views of any meeting space throughout the mountain region.” Additionally, around 70% of the hotel rooms have views of the mountains and two-thirds of them have decks. The 95 luxury condos are nearing completion as well, Kemp said, and will feature one to four rooms each. According to Kindred’s site , around 87% of the ski-in-ski-out condos have already been claimed.

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SpaceX and its investors have agreed to purchase as much as $1.25 billion of the company’s common shares at $185 apiece in a transaction valuing Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite maker at about $350 billion, according to an email to employees seen by Bloomberg. Share Market View All Nifty Gainers View All Company Value Change %Change That share price is up from the $112 established during a previous valuation as of September 30, said the memo, which was separately confirmed by people familiar with the matter. SpaceX alone is offering to purchase as much as $500 million worth of common stock out of the total $1.25 billion, the email said. The information confirms a Bloomberg report from last week and reflects the post-US-election gains across the billionaire chief executive officer’s business empire. A transaction of that magnitude would also cement SpaceX’s status as the most valuable private startup in the world, with a market capitalization rivaling some the largest public companies. The company, formally known as Space Exploration Technologies Corp., didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

Bill O'Reilly Criticizes 'Woke Movement' as Election Discourse Intensifies; MSNBC Faces Post-Election ChallengesA wild first season of the expanded Big 12 is down to what should be a chaotic final weekend. Through all the upsets, unexpected rises and falls, there are nine teams still in the mix to play in the conference championship game. No. 14 Arizona State and No. 17 Iowa State have the best odds, yet a multitude of scenarios could play out — 256 to be exact. There's even the possibility of an eight-team tie. It may take a mathematician to figure out which teams are in the Dec. 7 game in Arlington, Texas — even for the ones who win. Travis Hunter, Colorado. The Buffaloes' two-way star has excelled on both sides of the field, making him one of the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy. Cam Skattebo, Arizona State. The senior running back can do a little of everything, but excels at punishing would-be tacklers. He's one of the nation's leaders in yards after contact and the focal point of the Sun Devils' offense. Shadeur Sanders, Colorado. If it weren't for Hunter, Sanders might be the Heisman favorite. The son of coach Deion Sanders, Shedeur is fifth nationally with 3,488 yards passing and has been a big part of the Buffaloes' turnaround. DJ Giddens, Kansas State. The Wildcats' running back is one of the nation's most versatile players. He is ninth nationally with 1,271 rushing yards and has added 21 receptions for 258 yards. Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona. The Wildcats have struggled this season, but McMillan has not. He is third nationally with 1,251 receiving yards with seven touchdowns on 78 catches. Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech. The Red Raiders' junior linebacker leads the Big 12 with 68 tackles, averaging 10.2 per game. He also has four sacks. Brendan Mott, Kansas State. He's a menace to opposing quarterbacks, leading the Big 12 with 8 1/2 sacks. The Big 12 has nine teams already bowl eligible and two more a win away. The winner of the Big 12 championship game will be in the mix for a College Football Playoff spot. Arizona State, Iowa State, No. 19 BYU, Colorado, Kansas State, Baylor, TCU, Texas Tech and West Virginia have already clinched bowl berths. Kansas and Cincinnati can get into the postseason with wins this weekend. Gus Malzahn, UCF. Despite successes in recruiting, the Knights are 10-14 in two seasons since moving to the Big 12. Maybe not enough to get shown the door this year, but another mediocre season could lead UCF to make a change. Kyle Whittingham, Utah. Whittingham was one of the Pac-12's best coaches, leading the Utes to consecutive conference titles. Utah was expected to contend for the Big 12 title its first year in the league, but enters the final weekend 1-7 in conference play, which could push Whittingham toward retirement since it's doubtful he'd be fired. Neal Brown, West Virginia. The Mountaineers' coach was in a precarious spot at the end of last season and West Virginia hasn't lived up to expectations this season. The Mountaineers are eligible to go to a bowl game for the second straight season, but Brown could be on the hot seat even after signing a contract extension before the season. Josiah Trotter, West Virginia. The redshirt freshman is the latest Trotter to have success at the linebacker position, following the footsteps of his father, former Philadelphia Eagles player Jeremiah Trotter, and brother Jeremiah Trotter Jr., a current Eagles linebacker. Sam Leavitt, Arizona State. The Michigan State transfer has been just what the Sun Devils' needed: an agile quarterback who extends plays with his legs and rarely makes bad decisions. Bryson Washington, Baylor. The Bears' running back has rushed for 812 yards — 196 against TCU — and 10 TDs. TCU has the Big 12's highest rated 2025 recruiting class with six four-star players among 26 commitments, according to the 247 Sports composite. Receiver Terry Shelton of Carrollton, Texas, is the highest-rated recruit at 71st nationally. Baylor is next with five five-star players among its 20 commitments, including running back Michael Turner, rated 13th at his position out of North Richland Hills, Texas. Texas Tech is ranked seventh in the Big 12, but has four four-star recruits.

Jared Isaacman is Trump’s Choice for NASA Administrator"If you didn't know you were in Exeter, what city would you guess you were in?" I quizzed my mum as we sat in a bar at the Christmas Market that felt remarkably bustling for a relatively small city. She took a moment to absorb the vibrant atmosphere at The Cathedral Tavern and responded: "Honestly, I wouldn't even say we're in the UK. It feels like we're on the continent. This is akin to something they'd have in Germany." On paper, Christmas markets aren't really her cup of tea, nor are they mine. The massive crowds, repetitive tunes, and street food aromas result in total sensory overload, adding to the already stressful task of Christmas shopping. Our encounters with markets in other parts of the country have either been stalls dumped in the middle of an already crowded High Street or a garish and almost cartoonish attempt to mimic a traditional German market, complete with oversized beer steins and bratwursts. When I fully immersed myself in the Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market last year, I realised how fortunate we truly are. Sure, there's music and crowds, but it feels like a lot of thought has gone into making it more than just a gimmick. I had a smashing time at the local stalls last year and even bagged some locally-produced presents, which felt heaps better than splurging on big-name brands. This year, I was dead set on getting Mrs S to see it the same way. You've got to have a strategy for events like this; for us, it all started with scoffing down some grub. Starving amidst throngs of people whilst you're trying to peek at gifts and juggling a messy bite isn't my cup of tea. The food section was heaving but surprisingly the queues moved quickly. If you're venturing to a Christmas market for the first time, take a tip from me and munch a bit earlier than usual to dodge the masses. After brilliant fried chicken from Urban Cowboy Street Food we kick offed our pressie hunt. Mum fancied finding quirky little bits and bobs, but though there was a truckload of stuff, the diversity wasn't up to much. She said: "There were a lot of multiples offering the same thing. It would have been nice if there were more traditional Christmas food gifts and more unique things that would work as stocking fillers." Aside from nabbing a few divine-scented candles, our shopping outing resulted in a rather light haul. After deciding it was time to explore the town and take a breather from the bustling throngs of shoppers, we pledged to circle back to the market later. "It was starting to feel like we hadn't done it right," Mrs S remarked. However, that feeling shifted when we hit the bar. Faye Williams, co-owner of Barnova which operates the market's two watering holes, pointed out the substantial investment involved in setting up these venues and their commitment to backing local enterprises, justifying the slightly steeper prices for a brew or mulled wine compared to one's local pub. We approached The Cathedral Tavern with some reservations, anticipating dense crowds and potentially tiresome service delays, along with the struggle to secure seating. These concerns, however, proved unnecessary. "The staff were lovely and it didn't feel like you had to push your way in to order," remarked mum, visibly relieved. "The service was quick and we even found somewhere to sit." The atmosphere was truly electric. Everywhere you turned, there were smiles aplenty and a palpable sense of joy. I only found one person looking at their phone instead of chatting with friends. It was like a mood switch; any earlier feelings of deflation were instantly swapped for high spirits. Even mum ended up making a surprise connection: "I made friends with someone's very cute dog. What's not to love? " she beamed. The market is in full swing until Sunday, December 15, open between 10am to 7pm from Monday to Wednesday, from 10am to 9pm on Thursday to Saturday, and on Sundays from 11am to 5pm.

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Trinidad and Tobago Football Association Technical Director Anton Corneal is one of a select group of technical leaders from across the globe to graduate from the first edition of FIFA’s Technical Leadership diploma. Corneal attended the final block of the 18 month-long course which concluded with a series of assessment presentations and a graduation ceremony at the FIFA museum in Zurich from December 5-6. Since commencing the programme in May 2023, Corneal has visited Brazil, Japan, the Netherlands and Switzerland, as part of the diploma, which aims to become the ‘globally recognised qualification’ for technical leaders working in the game. “This transformative experience has not only enriched my knowledge and leadership skills, but also deepened my understanding of critical values that drive excellence in sport and life.” said Corneal. TTFA president Kieron Edwards added, “Anton’s achievement in completing the first-ever FIFA Technical Leadership diploma is a milestone for Trinidad and Tobago football. It is not solely a personal achievement reflecting his dedication but also our nation’s commitment to raising the bar in football education and development.” Meanwhile, Steven Martens, FIFA’s Director of Global Football Development added: “Many congratulations to Anton for graduating from the first-ever edition of the FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma. The future of global football requires expert leaders across the world and we believe this qualification will help us achieve that aim. We are excited to see how each graduate from the diploma will help shape and influence the future of football in the years to come.” Edition one of the FIFA Technical Leadership diploma was attended by technical leaders from member associations, confederations and FIFA and proved to be a “transformational experience,” according to Jamie Houchen, FIFA head of technical leadership. “The effort, energy, insight and camaraderie each participant has brought to the diploma has ensured the past 18 months have been a transformational experience for everyone involved,” explains Houchen. “The FIFA Technical Leadership diploma is the first qualification of its kind and we truly believe it will play a huge role in the leadership of football around the world in the future–the first cohort of graduates are now equipped with the skills and competencies to lead the way in this area.”Bets on ‘Trump Put’ Send Stocks, Bitcoin Higher: Markets Wrap