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Black Friday gaming deals 2024: The best discounts on consoles, video games, accessories and moreIs today’s Bengaluru going the Kolkata way? The filth is getting filthier, the squalor more sordid. ‘Namma Bengaluru’ has pollution, overcrowding, and ‘quality of life’ issues When I was transferred from Bengaluru to Kolkata in the early 1980s, I was moving from a city on the cusp of transformation to a city struggling with economic decline and quality of life issues. It was incredible how much simpler Bangalore was back then, so much quieter and greener, when MG Road was a serene spot and still had an old-world charm. Bengaluru then was considered a ‘pensioners paradise,’ and everyone I knew looked forward to settling down here after retirement. Kolkata, on the other hand, reinforced the narrative of a city in decline, from India’s top city at the time of Independence to a city that got upset when Rajiv Gandhi made an ill-advised remark in Parliament calling it a “dying city,” triggering off a predictable storm of protest. But despite obvious signs of decay, the city’s inhabitants continued to display a fierce, if not irrational, loyalty and pride. A thriving business ecosystem from the days of Jagat Seth, bankers, and moneylenders in Mughal times to the Bank of Calcutta, which metamorphosed into India’s oldest commercial bank, the State Bank of India, had always generated an economic surplus, auguring well with the intellectual aura of those times. Even after independence, Calcutta was India’s Number #1 city, where the largest business families resided, where marquee clubs and a rich cultural heritage enveloped by vibrant social scenes were visible all over. Calcutta airport was the busiest, Howrah junction was the largest, and an abundance of public sector investments resulted in an IIT, an IIM, and the Durgapur Steel Plant, so much so that Singapore’s founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew wanted to have his city-state be like Calcutta! When I moved to Calcutta, I found prominent streets had already been dug up everywhere to facilitate construction of the metro, pavements were non-existent, the city looked worn and untidy, and it reeled under multi-hour power cuts. Union strife and labour trouble were shutting down one fancy restaurant after another. Front page news highlighted which power station was functional and for how many hours! Calcutta may have been wealthy, but opportunities were drying up, and youngsters were taking one-way tickets out of the city. Bangalore, on the other hand, was thriving. Generally considered a quieter city with a slower pace of life compared to other metropolitan areas, the groundwork for the city’s future as an IT hub was being laid, attracting a growing number of professionals. Getting to be known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India,’ Bengaluru was becoming a major hub for IT, startups, and tech companies, the thriving job market attracting professionals from various fields, making the city a melting pot of cultures with a cosmopolitan lifestyle. The city’s infrastructure was adequate with existing roads, public transport, numerous shopping malls, restaurants, entertainment options, various cultural events, and a vibrant arts scene. Green spaces and the generally mild and pleasant weather throughout the year were proving to be major attractions. But is today’s Bengaluru going the Kolkata way? The filth is getting filthier, the squalor more sordid. Namma Bengaluru has pollution, overcrowding, and ‘quality of life’ issues. Traffic gridlocks and jams have become notorious and are constantly in the news. The rains are a great equalizer, having a life of their own. Either copious rains flood several parts of the city, leaving people stranded on the streets or trapped inside premium buildings and apartments. On the other hand, Bengaluru’s water shortage crisis stems from inadequate rainfall, over-extraction of groundwater, and an overdependence on a distant water source, the Cauvery River. On a comparative basis, today’s Kolkata seems much better; improved quality of life with generators that beat load-shedding is making power cuts a distant memory. Now people swear by the Edwardian mansions of Alipore, the expensive flats of Salt Lake City, and the security of marquee clubs with card games and Christmas parties by the Hooghly. A combination of rain, roadwork, potholes, vehicle breakdowns, and an ever-increasing number of private vehicles is fast making Bengaluru unlivable. Busy fixing its potholes, struggling to cleanse itself with uncleared litter and garbage strewn for days together, yesterday’s ‘Garden City’ has a new sobriquet: ‘Garbage City.’ Illegal constructions, exacerbating issues of traffic congestion, parking problems, and neighbour disputes with new buildings not providing for prescribed ‘setbacks’ between buildings are a bugbear. Traffic-wise, Bengaluru is ranked the most congested city, ahead of Mumbai and Delhi. Bengalureans have no one to blame but themselves! A looming crisis notwithstanding, the city is demonstrating a ‘tunnel-vision’ merrily planning for elevated corridors, sky desks, and tunnel roads. Ironically, today’s Kolkata resembles a giant retirement home! (Priyan R Naik is a Bengaluru-based freelance journalist)

Michael Villella, the actor best known for playing killer Russ Thorn in the cult horror movie The Slumber Party Massacre , has died. He was 84. Villella made his acting debut in the 1982 film, which was financed by prolific film producer Roger Corman . The actor’s daughter Chloe Villella announced her father’s death in a brief statement on Saturday (November 24) on Facebook . “May you rest in peace daddy,” she wrote, alongside a picture showing a photograph of her father displayed next to a burning candle. According to TMZ , Villella died of multiple organ failure after spending over a month in the hospital. The Slumber Party Massacre was conceived and written by feminist author Rita Mae Brown as a parody of the slasher genre. It was filmed more like a straight horror and gained a loyal following, as well as inspiring multiple sequels and a string of spin-offs including the Sorority House Massacre trilogy and the Cheerleader Massacre films. Villella’s performance as the escaped mass murderer Russ Thorn, who kills using a power drill, made an immediate and visceral impact on viewers. In a review for The Chicago Reader , critic Dave Kehr praised the “unusually appealing cast and generally good pacing by director Amy Jones.” “The screenplay, by novelist Rita Mae Brown ( Rubyfruit Jungle ), contains some funny asides on teenage sibling rivalry and peer group cohesion, and there is a surprising stab at black humor during a scene involving a dead pizza boy (Aaron Lipstadt),” continued Kehr. “This was a New World picture, although it was released under another name, and it features that studio’s ineffable way of subverting reactionary genres by introducing trace amounts of progressive ideology. The film went on to gross $3.6 million at the box office, against an estimated budget of just $220,000. Villella continued to act, appearing in such films as Love Letters (1983), Gotham (1988) and Wild Orchid (1989). He also appeared in episodes of Amazing Stories (1987) and Getting Away with Murder as recently as 2007. Fans have been paying tribute to Villella on social media, with one writing on X/Twitter : “RIP Michael Villella. The man who played Russ Thorn in the classic 80’s slasher, THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE has passed away. Few horror villains could rock the denim like he did and make lines like ‘It takes a lot of love for a person to...do this’ sound creepy as all get out.” The actor is survived by his daughter and ex-wife.AppLovin Co. ( NASDAQ:APP – Get Free Report ) gapped down before the market opened on Friday following insider selling activity. The stock had previously closed at $318.24, but opened at $309.00. AppLovin shares last traded at $309.94, with a volume of 1,995,050 shares traded. Specifically, CFO Matthew Stumpf sold 21,101 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $332.67, for a total transaction of $7,019,669.67. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer now directly owns 213,336 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $70,970,487.12. This represents a 9.00 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website . Also, Director Craig Scott Billings sold 18,000 shares of AppLovin stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $318.94, for a total value of $5,740,920.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 2,987 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $952,673.78. The trade was a 85.77 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . In other news, CTO Vasily Shikin sold 593,588 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $319.37, for a total transaction of $189,574,199.56. Following the sale, the chief technology officer now owns 3,919,024 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,251,618,694.88. This trade represents a 13.15 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link . Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on APP shares. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of AppLovin from $250.00 to $360.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on AppLovin from $160.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, November 7th. Loop Capital increased their target price on AppLovin from $181.00 to $385.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 11th. The Goldman Sachs Group downgraded AppLovin from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and boosted their price target for the company from $103.00 to $150.00 in a research note on Monday, October 14th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group increased their price objective on shares of AppLovin from $105.00 to $108.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have given a hold rating, fourteen have issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, AppLovin currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $222.96. AppLovin Stock Performance The stock has a market cap of $111.86 billion, a P/E ratio of 101.00, a PEG ratio of 3.92 and a beta of 1.86. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $181.30 and its 200-day moving average price is $117.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.70, a current ratio of 2.41 and a quick ratio of 2.41. AppLovin ( NASDAQ:APP – Get Free Report ) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 6th. The company reported $1.25 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.92 by $0.33. AppLovin had a net margin of 26.85% and a return on equity of 122.24%. The business had revenue of $1.20 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.13 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.30 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 38.6% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts expect that AppLovin Co. will post 4.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Institutional Trading of AppLovin Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of APP. SOA Wealth Advisors LLC. bought a new stake in AppLovin in the third quarter worth $59,000. Virtu Financial LLC purchased a new position in shares of AppLovin in the 3rd quarter worth $3,211,000. Invst LLC increased its holdings in shares of AppLovin by 23.2% in the 3rd quarter. Invst LLC now owns 6,812 shares of the company’s stock worth $889,000 after buying an additional 1,284 shares during the last quarter. TD Private Client Wealth LLC raised its position in shares of AppLovin by 272.0% during the 3rd quarter. TD Private Client Wealth LLC now owns 305 shares of the company’s stock valued at $40,000 after buying an additional 223 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Toronto Dominion Bank lifted its holdings in shares of AppLovin by 38.8% in the 3rd quarter. Toronto Dominion Bank now owns 25,174 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,286,000 after acquiring an additional 7,039 shares during the last quarter. 41.85% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. AppLovin Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) AppLovin Corporation engages in building a software-based platform for advertisers to enhance the marketing and monetization of their content in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Software Platform and Apps. The company's software solutions include AppDiscovery, a marketing software solution, which matches advertiser demand with publisher supply through auctions; MAX, an in-app bidding software that optimizes the value of a publisher's advertising inventory by running a real-time competitive auction; Adjust, a measurement and analytics marketing platform that provides marketers with the visibility, insights, and tools needed to grow their apps from early stage to maturity; and Wurl, a connected TV platform, which distributes streaming video for content companies and provides advertising and publishing solutions through its AdPool, ContentDiscovery, and Global FAST Pass products. 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Puri: Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania on Sunday reviewed the security arrangements for the visit of President Droupadi Murmu to Odisha’s Puri. The DGP had darshan in Jagannath temple and then went to Blue Flag beach, Raj Bhavan, Samang parking and sea beach to take stock of the security arrangements. Later, he held a meeting with senior police officers in the district SP’s office. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Khurania said tight security would be put in place during the President’s visit to Puri on December 4. “Special attention has been given to vehicular traffic from Bhubaneswar to Puri and inside the Pilgrim Town. Parking of vehicles and security of VIPs accompanying the President were also discussed. Total 80 platoons of police force under the supervision of 300 senior officers will be deployed on the President’s route and inside the town,” he said. According to the itinerary, President Murmu will arrive in Bhubaneswar on December 3 by a special Indian Air Force flight and unveil the statue of Pandit Raghunath Murmu at Niladri Vihar in Bhubaneswar in the evening. The following day, she will visit Puri and have darshan of the sibling deities at Jagannath Temple. Thereafter, she will attend the 75th-anniversary celebration of Gopabandhu Ayurveda College and later, witness the Indian Navy’s display of its formidable maritime capabilities and operational strength at Blue Flag beach on the occasion of Navy Day. Khurania said 25 Indian Navy ships along with 40 fighter aircrafts will participate in the military show on the day. Since general public will also attend the show, special attention has been given to the President’s security, he added. : Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. Prev PostORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Ramiro Enrique scored a first-half goal and that was all goalkeeper Pedro Gallese would need to lead Orlando City to a 1-0 victory over rival Atlanta United in an Eastern Conference semifinal at Inter&Co Stadium on Sunday. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Ramiro Enrique scored a first-half goal and that was all goalkeeper Pedro Gallese would need to lead Orlando City to a 1-0 victory over rival Atlanta United in an Eastern Conference semifinal at Inter&Co Stadium on Sunday. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Ramiro Enrique scored a first-half goal and that was all goalkeeper Pedro Gallese would need to lead Orlando City to a 1-0 victory over rival Atlanta United in an Eastern Conference semifinal at Inter&Co Stadium on Sunday. No. 4 seed Orlando City, in its first trip to the conference final, will host the seventh-seeded New York Red Bulls next Saturday or Sunday with a trip to the MLS Cup final on Dec. 7 on the line. The Red Bulls have made the playoffs in 14 straight seasons but never won the Cup. Orlando City grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 39th minute on an unassisted goal by Ramiro Enrique, who scored off a corner kick that struck the chest of teammate César Araújo near the goal. It was the first goal contribution for Enrique in seven playoff appearances. He scored eight times in the regular season – his second in the league. Gallese did not have to make a save in his 10th career postseason start — all with Orlando City. Three of his five shutouts in the playoffs have come in the past two seasons. He had eight clean sheets during the regular season. Brad Guzan saved three shots for Atlanta United. He has started 18 times in the postseason for Atlanta United following four starts for Chivas USA in 2006-07. Atlanta United lost Daniel Ríos to concussion protocol four minutes into the second half and Ronald Hernández replaced him. Atlanta United has had the upper hand in the series during the regular season, posting an 11-4-7 record. Atlanta United won both matchups this regular season — 2-1 on the road and 2-0 at home. The two clubs had never met in the postseason. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. ___ AP MLS: https://apnews.com/hub/major-league-soccer Advertisement Advertisement

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel says he was surprised by reports of Shaq Barrett's unretirement planBoxing Day shopper footfall was down 7.6% from last year across all UK retail destinations up until 8pm, MRI Software’s OnLocation Footfall Index found. However, this year’s data had been compared with an unusual spike in footfall as 2023 was the first “proper Christmas” period without Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, an analyst at the retail technology company said. It found £4.6 billion will be spent overall on the festive sales. Before the pandemic the number of Boxing Day shoppers on the streets had been declining year on year. The last uplift recorded by MRI was in 2015. Jenni Matthews, marketing and insights director at MRI Software, told the PA news agency: “We’ve got to bear in mind that (last year) was our first proper Christmas without any (Covid-19) restrictions or limitations. “Figures have come out that things have stabilised, we’re almost back to what we saw pre-pandemic.” There were year-on-year declines in footfall anywhere between 5% and 12% before Covid-19 restrictions, she said. MRI found 12% fewer people were out shopping on Boxing Day in 2019 than in 2018, and there were 3% fewer in 2018 than in 2017, Ms Matthews added. She said: “It’s the shift to online shopping, it’s the convenience, you’ve got the family days that take place on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.” People are also increasingly stocking-up before Christmas, Ms Matthews said, and MRI found an 18% increase in footfall at all UK retail destinations on Christmas Eve this year compared with 2023. Ms Matthews said: “We see the shops are full of people all the way up to Christmas Eve, so they’ve probably got a couple of good days of food, goodies, everything that they need, and they don’t really need to go out again until later on in that week. “We did see that big boost on Christmas Eve. It looks like shoppers may have concentrated much of their spending in that pre-Christmas rush.” Many online sales kicked off between December 23 and the night of Christmas Day and “a lot of people would have grabbed those bargains from the comfort of their own home”, she said. She added: “I feel like it’s becoming more and more common that people are grabbing the bargains pre-Christmas.” Footfall is expected to rise on December 27 as people emerge from family visits and shops re-open, including Next, Marks and Spencer and John Lewis that all shut for Boxing Day. It will also be payday for some as it is the last Friday of the month. A study by Barclays Consumer Spend had forecast that shoppers would spend £236 each on average in the Boxing Day sales this year, but that the majority of purchases would be made online. Nearly half of respondents said the cost-of-living crisis will affect their post-Christmas shopping but the forecast average spend is still £50 more per person than it was before the pandemic, with some of that figure because of inflation, Barclays said. Amid the financial pressures, many people are planning to buy practical, perishable and essential items such as food and kitchenware. A total of 65% of shoppers are expecting to spend the majority of their sales budget online. Last year, Barclays found 63.9% of Boxing Day retail purchases were made online. However, a quarter of respondents aim to spend mostly in store – an 11% rise compared with last year. Karen Johnson, head of retail at Barclays, said: “Despite the ongoing cost-of-living pressures, it is encouraging to hear that consumers will be actively participating in the post-Christmas sales. “This year, we’re likely to see a shift towards practicality and sustainability, with more shoppers looking to bag bargains on kitchen appliances and second-hand goods.” Consumers choose in-store shopping largely because they enjoy the social aspect and touching items before they buy, Barclays said, adding that high streets and shopping centres are the most popular destinations.

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Bravo is rebooting Vanderpump Rules with a new cast for Season 12, and the OG stars are weighing in. Ariana Madix took to social media to share a heartfelt message and photos of her time on the reality TV series. Madix exploded in popularity following “Scandoval” when she found out her boyfriend, Tom Sandoval, had been having an affair with their co-star Rachel Leviss, which all played out on TV. “ Vanderpump Rules , you will forever be that girl,” the Love Island USA host wrote on Instagram. “I was up til 4am looking for all the right pics and the right words, but there’s no post or caption that could ever encapsulate everything.” Madix noted that she was “forever grateful to have been a part of such an incredible cultural phenomenon,” thanking Bravo, Lisa Vanderpump and the production company behind the series Evolution. RELATED : ‘The Traitors’ Season 3 Cast Photos Drop & Trailer Previews Alan Cumming Cheekily Hoping Players Won’t Play Fair “Thank you especially to the fans. you’ve been the constant over the last decade your love and support is what I’ll miss the most about it ending. you made this show what it is,” she continued. “To the fans who have shown up for us, old and new, it’s all because of you that we are here. I’m feeling at peace with closing this chapter, and I’m excited for everything that is to come. I don’t know that these were the best days of our lives, but they were definitely something special.” Lala Kent also took her Instagram to share her thoughts on the ending of an era of Vanderpump Rules . “Where to begin. I was a young girl from Salt Lake City who made her way to L.A. I would introduce myself as Lauren, but because my childhood best friend referred to me as Lala, my nickname quickly stuck,” she wrote. “Sur was a place that became home. I found myself not only sipping on vodka sodas there, but behind a hostess stand... it still to this day is the most intimidating job I’ve ever had.” RELATED : ‘Stassi Says’ Docu-Comedy Series Starring ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Alum Stassi Schroeder In The Works At Hulu Kent noted that she has “mixed feelings” about Vanderpump Rules ending an era and beginning a new one, as she does not like change. Katie Maloney shared on her Instagram Stories a promo picture for the show of herself from the early seasons and captioned, “It’s a mixed bag. But I wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you for the memories and the love the last 11 years.” Andy Cohen, who is not involved with the show aside from hosting the reunion episodes, shared on X, “these were the best days of our lives...”No. 5 UCLA women’s basketball takes down top-ranked South Carolina

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BALTIMORE — Who wants to be a billionaire? Mega Millions, the national lottery known for its high-stakes jackpots, has reached $1.15 billion for the next drawing Friday – potentially the fifth largest prize in the game’s history. Mount Washington resident Paul Chrismer said he is feeling lucky and is looking to end the year as a wealthy man. “Driving back from my in-laws in New Jersey and heading to my sister’s house in Maryland for Christmas dinner, I heard on the radio that the jackpot for this Friday’s drawing was going to be $1.1 billion,” Chrismer said. “So when I stopped for gas, I purchased four Mega Millions tickets, one each for my sister, nephew, niece and parents as last-minute stocking stuffers. “Before handing them out, I reminded them that for any winning ticket, I would receive a 50% finders fee,” he said. The price of the ticket is still a relative bargain for now. Mega Millions, which is sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands, is raising the price of its tickets in April from $2 to $5. It is the second “price adjustment” since it began selling tickets more than 20 years ago, and the first since 2017. Carney resident Eric Blunt joked about the chances of winning the grand prize, which are estimated at one in 302,575,350. “Don’t tell anyone,” he said about the $1.15 billion jackpot. “I don’t want my odds to get worse.” The Maryland Lottery’s total sales of all tickets since Sept. 10 are approximately $750 million, and Mega Millions has accounted for about 4.7% of total sales since the last jackpot was hit on Sept. 10. Seth Elkin, a spokesman for Maryland Lottery, said this $1.15 billion jackpot “is a win for Maryland Lottery players and retailers, as well as for the state.” There has been $35.1 million in Mega Millions ticket sales in Maryland since Sept. 10, when the last jackpot was for $810 million in Texas. There have been $5.5 million in prizes won by Maryland Lottery players on Mega Millions tickets sold since Sept. 10, including two tickets each worth $1 million. One of the $1 million tickets was sold in October in Brooklyn Park, and the prize was claimed by an Anne Arundel County resident. The other $1 million ticket is still unclaimed as of Thursday morning. It was sold Dec. 10 at a Wawa store in Bel Air and the winner has 182 days from the drawing date to claim. “We tend to see an uptick in sales after a jackpot has been rolling for a while because it’s not just regular lottery players who are interested in high jackpots, it’s everybody,” Elkin said. “At one time or another almost everyone has done some daydreaming about what they might do if they won a large jackpot. We also see groups of coworkers, friends or relatives who join together to buy tickets when there’s a big jackpot, which increases participation and makes it a fun shared experience. “We encourage everyone to keep it fun and please play responsibly, within their budget and their means,” Elkin said. -------- Baltimore Sun reporter Jean Marbella contributed to this article. ---------- ©2024 The Baltimore Sun. Visit at baltimoresun.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Drop in Boxing Day footfall ‘signals return to declining pre-pandemic levels’

Home Sellers, 'Start Cutting Prices Or It's Going To Be A Long Winter,' Says Reventure CEOShare this Story : First snow to hit Ottawa this week after wet weather Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News First snow to hit Ottawa this week after wet weather Days of flurries could blanket Ottawa, signalling winter’s true arrival after weeks of delays. Author of the article: Sofia Misenheimer Published Nov 26, 2024 • Last updated 44 minutes ago • 1 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account. It was a wet and rainy morning during Ottawa's morning commute, November 26, 2024. Photo by Jean Levac / Postmedia Article content Ottawa’s first snow of the season is expected in the coming days after weather at the start of the week left the city more soggy than snow-covered. 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A 30 per cent chance of flurries on Nov. 28 hints at the first signs of snowfall, with the likelihood increasing through Friday and into the weekend. Daily highs will hover around 2 C, while overnight lows dip into the minus single digits, creating conditions for snow to stick. Cars on a slick road, the morning of November 26. Photo by Jean Levac / Postmedia Friday will be the most probable day for snow to cover the ground, with a 40 per cent chance of flurries continuing into Saturday. By Sunday, daytime highs will barely climb above freezing, with lows consistently around -6 C. Daytime melting followed by subzero nights could lead to slippery roads and sidewalks. The wait for Ottawa’s first snow is nearly over. While rain dominated earlier in the week, colder air and a high chance of flurries mean the city will likely wake up to its first glimpse of winter by the weekend. Recommended from Editorial Extreme weather in Ottawa is on the rise. 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Senior Canadian figures have reacted with shock and concern to Donald Trump 's announcement that he plans to impose tariffs of 25 percent on all goods entering the United States from Canada and Mexico when returned to the White House. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the move would be "devastating to workers and jobs" while the Canadian American Business Council (CABC) said it would "harm businesses on both sides of the border." Trump revealed the policy on Monday via his Truth Social website, saying the measures would remain in place "until such time as Drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country!" The president-elect also said he would introduce a 10 percent tariff on all Chinese goods until Beijing prevents "drugs, in particular Fentanyl" from entering the United States. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to Trump around two hours after his tariff announcement, with the conversation described as constructive, The New York Times and the BBC reported, both citing a Canadian official. Newsweek is not able to verify this conversation. Newsweek contacted Global Affairs Canada, which coordinates media relations for the Canadian government, and the Canadian embassy in Washington D.C. for comment via email on Tuesday outside of regular office hours. There was some support for Trump's announcement at home. Billionaire hedge fund manager and Trump supporter Bill Ackman said on X that Trump was using tariffs "as a weapon to achieve economic and political outcomes which are in the best interest of America, fulfilling his America first policy." "To be clear," Ackman said, "according to Trump the 25% tariffs will not be implemented, or if implemented will be removed, once Mexico and Canada stop the flow of illegal immigrants and fentanyl into the U.S." Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc reacted to Trump's tariff plan with a joint statement which said Canada "places the highest priority on border security and the integrity of the shared border." The statement added that the Canadian Border Service Agency is "continually strengthening its ability to detect opioids through enhanced inspections at ports of entry, detector dogs, and emerging technologies, preventing opioids from entering and leaving Canada." According to figures obtained from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) by CBS News, illegal crossings of the U.S.-Canadian border have increased dramatically in recent years, with 19,000 arrests reported so far in the 2024 fiscal year versus 7,000 in 2023. However the number detained remains dramatically lower than on the U.S-Mexico border, where CBP made 53,858 arrests in August. In September, Canadian police arrested a man in Ormstown, Quebec, who they claimed was planning to illegally enter the U.S. and launch a terrorist attack against New York's Jewish community on behalf of ISIS . Speaking to reporters on Tuesday morning, Trudeau said he would meet with provincial and territorial premiers "this week" to discuss trade between Canada and the U.S., adding: "This is a relationship that we know takes a certain amount of working on, and that's what we'll do." In a post on X, formerly Twitter , following Trump's announcement Ontario Premier Ford wrote: "A 25 per cent tariff would be devastating to workers and jobs in both Canada and the U.S. The federal government needs to take the situation at our border seriously." British Columbia Premier David Eby said on X: "Trump's tariffs would hurt Canadians and Americans alike. Canadians must stand united. Ottawa must respond with strength." In a statement the Canadian Business Council said that "we strongly oppose" Trump's plan, which it said would "harm businesses on both sides of the border and erode the economic and geopolitical strength of North America." Candace Laing, president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, said: "Being America's 'nice neighbour' won't get us anywhere in this situation. President-elect Trump's intention to impose 25% tariffs signals that the U.S.-Canada trade relationship is no longer about mutual benefit. To him, it's about winners and losers—with Canada on the losing end. "We're facing a significant shift in the relationship between long-standing allies. Canada's signature approach needs to evolve: we must be prepared to take a couple of punches if we're going to stake out our position. It's time to trade 'sorry' for 'sorry, not sorry'." Oil and gasoline expert Patrick De Haan said on X that Trump's proposed tariff would "have huge impacts to #gasprices in the Great Lakes, Midwest & Rockies, which are major markets where refiners process Canadian oil." During his 2024 presidential election campaign Trump said he would impose a 60 percent tariff on goods from China and a flat 10-20 percent tariff on countries that "have been ripping us off," though he didn't list which countries he thinks fulfill this criteria.Dr. Manmohan Singh, born on September 26, 1932, in Gah, a village in the Punjab province of undivided India (now in Pakistan), is widely regarded as one of India’s most influential economists and statesmen. His journey from modest beginnings to global prominence is a testament to his intellectual brilliance and unwavering commitment to public service. Dr. Singh’s academic path began at Punjab University, where he completed his matriculation in 1948. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in economics in 1952 and a master’s degree in 1954. His exceptional academic performance earned him a scholarship to the University of Cambridge, where he graduated with first-class honours in the Economic Tripos in 1957. He furthered his studies at Oxford University, earning a DPhil in economics in 1962, with a thesis focused on India’s trade policies. After completing his education, Dr. Singh began his professional career in academia, teaching at Panjab University and the Delhi School of Economics. His expertise extended to international organisations, including a role at the UNCTAD Secretariat and as the Secretary-General of the South Commission in Geneva from 1987 to 1990. His deep understanding of India’s economic challenges was further honed through key positions within the Indian government, such as Economic Adviser to the Ministry of Commerce, Chief Economic Adviser in the Ministry of Finance, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, and Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission. Dr. Singh’s defining moment came in 1991 when he was appointed Finance Minister during a severe economic crisis. In this role, he introduced sweeping reforms that liberalised India’s economy, including dismantling the Licence Raj and opening trade policies to global markets. His 1991 Budget speech, quoting Victor Hugo, “No power on earth can stop an idea whose time has come,” marked the beginning of India’s transformation into a global economic powerhouse. In 2004, Dr. Singh became the 14th Prime Minister of India, leading the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government for two consecutive terms. Known for his intellectual depth and quiet determination, his leadership focused on inclusive development and social empowerment. Key initiatives during his tenure included the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, the Right to Information Act, and the Civil Nuclear Agreement with the United States. Dr. Singh’s long parliamentary career saw him serve as a member of the Rajya Sabha for several decades. He also earned numerous accolades, including the Padma Vibhushan and honorary doctorates from prestigious institutions like Cambridge and Oxford. His legacy as a transformative economist and statesman endures, inspiring generations to come. Survived by his wife Gursharan Kaur and their three daughters, Dr. Singh’s impact on India’s economic and political landscape remains profound. Also Read: Nation Mourns The Loss Of Manmohan Singh: A Leader, Mentor, And Architect Of Economic Revolution Written By Priyanka Negi Updated By Priyanka Negi