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WASHINGTON (AP) – Donald Trump said he can’t guarantee that his promised tariffs on key United States (US) foreign trade partners won’t raise prices for American consumers and he suggested once more that some political rivals and federal officials who pursued legal cases against him should be imprisoned. The president-elect, in a wide-ranging interview with NBC’s Meet the Press that aired on Sunday, also touched on monetary policy, immigration, abortion and health care, and US involvement in Ukraine, Israel and elsewhere. Trump often mixed declarative statements with caveats, at one point cautioning “things do change”. A look at some of the issues covered: TRUMP HEMS ON WHETHER TRADE PENALTIES COULD RAISE PRICES Trump has threatened broad trade penalties, but said he didn’t believe economists’ predictions that added costs on those imported goods for American companies would lead to higher prices for US consumers. He stopped short of a pledge that US households won’t be paying more as they shop. “I can’t guarantee anything. I can’t guarantee tomorrow,” Trump said, seeming to open the door to accepting the reality of how import levies typically work as goods reach the retail market. That’s a different approach from Trump’s typical speeches throughout the 2024 campaign, when he framed his election as a sure way to curb inflation. In the interview, Trump defended tariffs generally, saying they are “going to make us rich”. He has pledged that, on his first day in office in January, he would impose 25 per cent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico and Canada unless those countries satisfactorily stop illegal immigration and the flow of illegal drugs such as fentanyl into the US. He also has threatened additional tariffs on China to help force that country to crack down on fentanyl production. President-elect Donald Trump takes the stage at the FOX Nation Patriot Awards. PHOTO: AP Shipping containers stacked at a port in Tianjin, China. PHOTO: AP “All I want to do is I want to have a level, fast, but fair playing field,” Trump said. Trump suggests retribution for his opponents while claiming no interest in vengeance. He offered conflicting statements on how he would approach the justice system after winning election despite being convicted of 34 felonies in a New York state court and being indicted in other cases for his handling of national security secrets and efforts to overturn his 2020 loss to Democrat Joe Biden. “Honestly, they should go to jail,” Trump said of members of Congress who investigated the Capitol riot by his supporters who wanted him to remain in power. The president-elect underscored his contention that he can use the justice system against others, including special prosecutor Jack Smith, who led the case on Trump’s role in the siege on January 6, 2021. Trump confirmed his plan to pardon supporters who were convicted for their roles in the riot, saying he would take that action on his first day in office. As for the idea of revenge driving potential prosecutions, Trump said: “I have the absolute right. I’m the chief law enforcement officer, you do know that. I’m the president. But I’m not interested in that.” At the same time, Trump singled out lawmakers on a special House committee who had investigated the insurrection, citing Rep Bennie Thompson, D-Miss, and former Rep Liz Cheney, R-Wyo. “Cheney was behind it... so was Bennie Thompson and everybody on that committee,” Trump said. Asked specifically whether he would direct his administration to pursue cases, he said, “No,” and suggested he did not expect the FBI to quickly undertake investigations into his political enemies. But at another point, Trump said he would leave the matter up to Pam Bondi, his pick as attorney general. “I want her to do what she wants to do,” he said. Such threats, regardless of Trump’s inconsistencies, have been taken seriously enough by many top Democrats that Biden is considering issuing blanket, preemptive pardons to protect key members of his outgoing administration.Punjab Farmers Bring Traffic to Halt with Statewide Bandhubet63 withdrawal



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The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has appealed to Judges across the nation to change negative perception of the judiciary in the public domain. Kekere-Ekun led this out on Monday, in Abuja, while declaring open the Court of Appeal 2024 Justices Annual Conference, themed “Judicial Introspection.” She said: “There is a growing negative perception of the judiciary. We must all individually and collectively work towards changing this negative perception and I must say that at the last meeting of the NJC, we did state when the press release was made, that while the court will look at the complaints, we will look into genuine complaints as we also stand to support our judges and justices. READ MORE: Alleged Defamation: Ekiti Court Grants Human Right Activist, Farotimi N50m Bail “We are looking at ways to make sure that where frivolous allegations are made, there are consequences.” “Now, the issue of conflicting decisions is one of great concern in our community at present time, and one of the reasons that we have conflicting decisions is because many panels do not hold conferences to discuss all reserved judgments. It is strongly recommended that conferences be held. “I cannot overemphasise this point. We are an appellate court for a reason, and the reason is that several heads are better than one. So holding conferences, and exchanging opinions and ideas on matters that come before us is extremely essential.As Hegseth’s public profile grew, he faced deepening private turmoilKosovo arrests blast suspects, Serbia denies involvementALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York on Friday repealed a seldom-used, more than century-old law that made it a crime to cheat on your spouse — a misdemeanor that once could have landed adulterers in jail for three months. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill repealing the statute, which dates back to 1907 and has long been considered antiquated as well as difficult to enforce. “While I’ve been fortunate to share a loving married life with my husband for 40 years — making it somewhat ironic for me to sign a bill decriminalizing adultery — I know that people often have complex relationships,” she said. “These matters should clearly be handled by these individuals and not our criminal justice system. Let’s take this silly, outdated statute off the books, once and for all.” Adultery bans are actually law in several states and were enacted to make it harder to get a divorce at a time when proving a spouse cheated was the only way to get a legal separation. Charges have been rare and convictions even rarer. Some states have also moved to repeal their adultery laws in recent years. New York defined adultery as when a person “engages in sexual intercourse with another person at a time when he has a living spouse, or the other person has a living spouse.” The state’s law was first used a few weeks after it went into effect, according to a New York Times article , to arrest a married man and 25-year-old woman. RELATED COVERAGE Giants release quarterback Daniel Jones just days after benching him Duct-taped banana sells for $6.2 million at art auction Second teen charged in New Jersey forest fire as rain should help douse New York blaze State Assemblymember Charles Lavine, sponsor of the bill, said about a dozen people have been charged under the law since the 1970s, and just five of those cases resulted in convictions. “Laws are meant to protect our community and to serve as a deterrent to anti-social behavior. New York’s adultery law advanced neither purpose,” Lavine said in a statement Friday. The state’s law appears to have last been used in 2010, against a woman who was caught engaging in a sex act in a park, but the adultery charge was later dropped as part of a plea deal. New York came close to repealing the law in the 1960s after a state commission tasked with evaluating the penal code said it was nearly impossible to enforce. At the time, lawmakers were initially on board with removing the ban but eventually decided to keep it after a politician argued that repealing it would make it seem like the state was officially endorsing infidelity, according to a New York Times article from 1965.

The Minnesota Vikings are looking to improve their record to 10-2 in week 13 when they host the Arizona Cardinals. They will be doing so without both tight end Josh Oliver and safety Jay Ward, as they will miss the game due to injury. To fortify the roster on Sunday, the Vikings made two elevations by elevating tight end Nick Muse and cornerback Nahshon Wright from the practice squad. Both moves are being made to mainly help with special teams, especially in the case of Wright, who was mainly used in that role during his three seasons with the Dallas Cowboys . Muse will play plenty of special teams, as he usually does, but he will likely see some snaps on offense like he did against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings have made a habit of using the practice squad to fortify their gameday roster so they can keep young players on the active roster without having to play them. It's a smart strategy for the Vikings and they continue to take advantage. This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.Beswick makes history and No. 15 Northern Highlands ends 2024 with a statement

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatia’s incumbent President Zoran Milanovic won most of the votes in the first round of a presidential election on Sunday, but must face a runoff against a ruling party candidate to secure another five-year term. With nearly all of the votes counted, left-leaning Milanovic won 49% while his main challenger Dragan Primorac, a candidate of the ruling conservative HDZ party, trailed far behind with 19%. Pre-election polls had predicted that the two would face off in the second round on Jan. 12, as none of the eight presidential election contenders were projected to get more than 50% of the vote. Milanovic thanked his supporters but warned “this was just a first run.” “Let’s not be triumphant, let’s be realistic, firmly on the ground,” he said. “We must fight all over again. It’s not over till it’s over.” Milanovic is an outspoken critic of Western military support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. He is often compared to Donald Trump for his combative style of communication with political opponents. The most popular politician in Croatia, 58-year-old Milanović has served as prime minister in the past. Populist in style, he has been a fierce critic of current Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and continuous sparring between the two has lately marked Croatia’s political scene. Plenković, the prime minister, has sought to portray the vote as one about Croatia’s future in the EU and NATO. He has labeled Milanović “pro-Russian” and a threat to Croatia’s international standing. “The difference between him and Milanović is quite simple: Milanović is leading us East, Primorac is leading us West,” he said. Though the presidency is largely ceremonial in Croatia, an elected president holds political authority and acts as the supreme military commander. Milanović has criticized the NATO and European Union support for Ukraine and has often insisted that Croatia should not take sides. He has said Croatia should stay away from global disputes, though it is a member of both NATO and the EU. Milanović has also blocked Croatia’s participation in a NATO-led training mission for Ukraine, declaring that “no Croatian soldier will take part in somebody else’s war.” His main rival in the election, Primorac, has stated that “Croatia’s place is in the West, not the East.” His presidency bid, however, has been marred by a high-level corruption case that landed Croatia’s health minister in jail last month and featured prominently in pre-election debates. During the election campaign, Primorac has sought to portray himself as a unifier and Milanović as divisive. Primorac was upbeat despite such a big defeat in the first round. “I know the difference (in votes) at first sight seems very big,” said Primorac, who insisted that the center-right votes had split among too many conservative candidates. “Now we have a great opportunity to face each other one on one and show who stands for what,” he said. Sunday’s presidential election is Croatia’s third vote this year, following a parliamentary election in April and the European Parliament balloting in June.Oman-Palestine MoU to enhance cooperation in IT, telecomTrudeau says dealing with Trump will be 'a little more challenging' than last time

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatia’s incumbent President Zoran Milanovic won most of the votes in the first round of a presidential election on Sunday, but must face a runoff against a ruling party candidate to secure another five-year term. With nearly all of the votes counted, left-leaning Milanovic won 49% while his main challenger Dragan Primorac, a candidate of the ruling conservative HDZ party, trailed far behind with 19%. Pre-election polls had predicted that the two would face off in the second round on Jan. 12, as none of the eight presidential election contenders were projected to get more than 50% of the vote. Milanovic thanked his supporters but warned “this was just a first run.” “Let’s not be triumphant, let’s be realistic, firmly on the ground,” he said. “We must fight all over again. It’s not over till it’s over.” Milanovic is an outspoken critic of Western military support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. He is often compared to Donald Trump for his combative style of communication with political opponents. The most popular politician in Croatia, 58-year-old Milanović has served as prime minister in the past. Populist in style, he has been a fierce critic of current Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and continuous sparring between the two has lately marked Croatia’s political scene. Plenković, the prime minister, has sought to portray the vote as one about Croatia’s future in the EU and NATO. He has labeled Milanović “pro-Russian” and a threat to Croatia’s international standing. “The difference between him and Milanović is quite simple: Milanović is leading us East, Primorac is leading us West,” he said. Though the presidency is largely ceremonial in Croatia, an elected president holds political authority and acts as the supreme military commander. Milanović has criticized the NATO and European Union support for Ukraine and has often insisted that Croatia should not take sides. He has said Croatia should stay away from global disputes, though it is a member of both NATO and the EU. Milanović has also blocked Croatia’s participation in a NATO-led training mission for Ukraine, declaring that “no Croatian soldier will take part in somebody else’s war.” His main rival in the election, Primorac, has stated that “Croatia’s place is in the West, not the East.” His presidency bid, however, has been marred by a high-level corruption case that landed Croatia’s health minister in jail last month and featured prominently in pre-election debates. During the election campaign, Primorac has sought to portray himself as a unifier and Milanović as divisive. Primorac was upbeat despite such a big defeat in the first round. “I know the difference (in votes) at first sight seems very big,” said Primorac, who insisted that the center-right votes had split among too many conservative candidates. “Now we have a great opportunity to face each other one on one and show who stands for what,” he said. Sunday’s presidential election is Croatia’s third vote this year, following a parliamentary election in April and the European Parliament balloting in June.Publishing Market to expand by USD 19.37 Billion (2024-2028), fueled by rising demand for diverse content; report explores AI-driven market transformation - Technavio

Vera will soon return to screens to bow out after 14 years, meaning that a growing number of stars have now been in its cast. And, while the likes of leading lady Brenda Blethyn are on its final series, others have flown the nest, including one who who made an unexpected return after quitting his role. After its launch in 2011, Vera cemented itself as one of the nation's favourite dramas, with BAFTA winner and Oscar nominee Brenda leading the ranks as no nonsense sleuth DCI Stanhope. There have now been 13 series on ITV, with it announced earlier this year, that the next two episodes will be the last, with Vera ending for good with its finale on January 2. Vera's return for a 13th run at the start of this year was tinged with some sadness, with the news that stars Kenny Doughty and Ibinabo Jack would be playing no part in it; having both decided to walk away from the Sunday night drama. Both of them made their exits in last year's Vera Christmas special, The Rising Tide and their departures aren't the first exits to rock Vera. Here, ahead of Vera series 14, we look at what happened to some of the show's stars who've walked away, one of whom made a shock on screen comeback this year. We'll start with the actor who is returning to Vera, to reprise his role as Joe Ashworth; eight years after leaving leading lady Brenda 'heartbroken' with his exit. After appearing in shows like BBC drama Cutting It, David became Vera's original sidekick, with millions of ITV viewers loving the camaraderie between him and Brenda. It came as a massive surprise to Brenda and Vera fans when David left the show after series four. His character Joe wasn't even given a proper exit on screen, with his absence being explained by DCI Stanhope, as she briefly mentioned that he'd moved sway after getting a 'big promotion.' After leaving Vera, David carved out a successful career as a film director, winning a coveted Tribeca film award for Best narrative short for Man and Boy. David also worked on Orthodox and North East set two parter Stable and Hyem, as well as being in the directing team for smash hit drama Killing Eve and returning to Vera behind the camera, to direct an episode of series 8. And, in a turn of events that no-one, particularly the man himself, saw coming, David was back as Joe for series 13, with Brenda Bletyhn suggesting they get him back if they wanted her to continue on as Vera. The lead actress got her way and David is once again by her side in the 14th and final series. Late actor Paul starred as Dr Billy Cartwright in Vera from 2011-13, before going onto have worldwide fame in the cast of Friday Night Dinner. Paul died in 2021 at the age of 54, having battled a brain tumour. Paying tribute to him, Brenda Blethyn took to X (Twitter) to write: "RIP Paul Ritter, the very finest of actors and a gentleman. He will be so sorely missed and I send my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. What very sad news." The most recent of Vera's departing stars, Kenny hinted at his exit from the show when he posted a series of backstage photos of him and his co-stars and captioned them 'Thanks for the memories.' That set alarm bells ringing for fans and their worst fears were confirmed when Kenny then returned to social media to announce he'd decided to walk away from playing Vera's sidekick, Aiden Healy after nearly nine years. Kenny has since confirmed he made the decision to leave before filming series 12, with him then convinced to stay for the Christmas special. He has given no indication as to what's next for him career wise, but he did make headlines in November, after getting married to Extras and Nativity star Ashley Jensen, having headed up to Shetland with her as she joined the BBC drama of the same name, also written by Vera author Ann Cleeves. A few months ago, having already filmed new Channel 5 thriller Au Pair, Kenny announced he'd be joining forces with other half Ashley in Wax Fruit, which he described on Instagram as a 'Scottish period drama with wonderful scripts, locations but most importantly characters & stories for everyone.' Kingsley played pathologist Dr Marcus from series 4-6, before coming back a few years later. S ince flying the nest from the show, has gone onto star in Oscar nominated movie One Night in Miami and played a Ken Doll in Barbie the much publicised Greta Gerwig film that was released in the summer and went onto be 2023's biggest film. Kinsley starred alongside leads Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie in the movie inspired by the iconic doll, with other famous faces in the cast list including Will Ferrell, Ugly Betty actress America Ferrera and New Rules singer Dua Lipa. A role in Barbie isn't the only part film fans have seen Kingsley play of late, as he is also took on the lead role in a biopic of music legend Bob Marley; with him being snapped on set alongside co-stars like Happy Valley's James Norton, before the film was released to great reviews. After appearing in series two and five as Bethany, Cush's one episode of Vera's sixth series proved to be her last, as Bethany was killed off. Since her tragic exit from Vera, Cush went onto be a regular cast member in the 2015–2016 season of world famous CBS series The Good Wife, also going onto star in its spin-off, The Good Fight. Last year, she received an Olivier nomination for her star turn on stage in Hamlet and was also a guest judge on BBC's RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 5 in the autumn. She made her return to British TV drama in 2024, alongside Peter Capaldi in Criminal Record and as the lead character in ITV revenge thriller The Beast Must Die. It was back in 2011 that Wunmi first appeared alongside Brenda Blethyn as DC Holly Lawson in the first ever series of Vera and, in a recent interview, spoke about how working with acclaimed actress Brenda 'changed' her approach to her craft, explaining: "The thing I remember most fondly and I think this changed me as an actor was I watched her and you get taught to ignore the camera in drama school, but when I was watching her, I realised she wasn’t ignoring the camera. “The camera was the audience and she was making sure the audience knew what was going on. If she turned away from me, she was never turning away from the audience." After leaving Vera, Wunmi went onto star in Luther and Kiri and in Damilola, Our Beloved Boy, the 2016 TV film about the murder of youngster Damilola Taylor. Most recently she took the lead role in ITV's opinion dividing drama Passenger, with it revealed in the run up to Christmas that it wouldn't be getting a second series, after a mixed response from both viewers and critics. Sonya left Vera at the same time as David Leon, having played DS Ashworth's wife Celine. After her 'off screen exit,' from the ITV drama, Sonya went onto star in a remake of The Man Who Fell To Earth and returned to the primetime schedule in ITV's true crime drama - The Hunt for Raoul Moat last year. Sonya played fictional Chronicle journalist, Diana Barnwell, the first journalist in the scene after Moat's shootings, before she bid to deliver up to the minute reporting on the massive manhunt for the killer. Clare's character DS Rebecca 'Shep' Shephard, was part of DCI Stanhope's team in series three and four; before being replaced by Bethany as Cush returned to Vera. After she left Vera, Clare went onto feature in some massive ITV dramas like Unforgotten, Downton Abbey, Grace and Baptiste. Vera fans were left gutted at the start of series 12, when Paul's character, Dr Malcolm, bowed out after a final bit of vicious banter with DCI Stanhope. Paul's exit from the show was confirmed by Brenda Blethyn before Vera's return at the start of 2023, with both her and co-star Riley Jones saying how sad they were to see him go. Paul has since starred in Olivier Award winning play The Pillowman, alongside Lily Allen and Benidorm and League of Gentlemen star Steve Pemberton. 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