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Labour plans to make spiking a specific offence and has laid out plans for venue staff to be trained in relation to spiking, with a pilot to begin within weeks before a wider rollout next year. Ms Davies-Jones, asked about why it was worthwhile to make spiking a new offence when it is already illegal, said: “Spiking is a crime already. “A lot of people don’t realise that it is a crime already, which is part of the problem.” She said there were around 6,000 reports of spiking last year but that because it is an underreported crime, it is not clear how big of a problem it is. “Part of the problem we’ve got is around the data collection, so you don’t know if you’ve been spiked with a drink, a needle, a vape, for example,” she told Politics Hub on Sky News. Modernising the offence and giving police the tools to get accurate data allows a clearer picture of where, how and how often spiking is happening, she said. It is about “clarifying it, modernising it, making sure that people know exactly what this is...the law isn’t quite, it isn’t up to date. “It isn’t modern enough.” Sir Keir Starmer earlier said he hopes the change will give people “the confidence to come forward”, in a meeting of police bosses, transport figures and hospitality executives in Downing Street. Ms Davies-Jones and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper were among the attendees at the round-table discussion on Monday morning. Labour pledged in its manifesto to introduce a new offence for spiking, but there was no detail in the King’s Speech this year about a specific crime, though it promised to ensure an improved police response to cases. According to information published by the Metropolitan Police, spiking offences are currently covered by more than one law, but most come under the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. Sir Keir told the meeting: “There are a number of measures that we are setting out this morning – we want to talk it through with you. “The first is to make spiking a specific offence so that it counts, it’s reported.” He said that such a measure would mean that it “enables everybody to have the confidence to come forward” and also “it allows perpetrators to know that it’s a specific offence”. Detailing the training scheme, he went on: “We’re beginning the piloting of training for staff in venues.” He said the scheme would be “partly to spot what’s happening, but also to know what to do in the event that there is an incident in a venue”. “That will start in December with a pilot then it will be rolled out from March of next year,” Sir Keir added. He also said that the “final” point of discussion for the morning was “police indexing – (the) way that we count it across different police forces”. Sir Keir added: “At the moment it’s quite hard to get your arms around the pure numbers.” Plain clothes officers are being deployed in areas around bars and clubs to spot predatory behaviour. The text-to-report number, 61016, that allows women to contact British Transport Police to report harassment on the train, is due to be relaunched. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: “Spiking is a disturbing and serious crime which can have a damaging and long-lasting impact on victims. “That’s why today we are taking decisive action to prevent this devastating crime and to crack down on perpetrators, by introducing a new criminal offence for spiking and launching specialist training for thousands of bar staff nationwide. “People shouldn’t have to worry about the safety of their drinks on a night out. “These changes are about giving victims greater confidence to come forward, and ensuring that there is a robust response from the police whenever these appalling crimes take place.”LONDON -- At 4-0 down after just 36 minutes, there was a danger that Julen Lopetegui was going to be the only person connected to West Ham left in the stands. The Hammers boss, serving a one-match touchline ban after picking up three yellow cards this season, watched on from a high vantage point as fans streamed out of London Stadium all around him before half-time, shaking their heads in disbelief at the havoc wreaked below. And yet, four minutes later, out of nowhere, West Ham had scored twice. Hope was revived. Just when the Hammers were getting themselves in a position from which to mount a second-half comeback, goalkeeper punched to concede a penalty that converted to send the Gunners in 5-2 up at the break. It was, quite simply, absolute madness -- a glorious advert for the brilliantly chaotic, implausibly unpredictable product, which ranks as one of the United Kingdom's most successful global exports in any field. In the end, the seven first-half goals tied a league record with three other games, the last of which came between Reading and in December 2012. Judging by the relative lack of empty seats -- most of those beleaguered West Ham fans returned anyway -- it was amusing that just when it seemed like more of the same would follow after the break, the second was goalless and uncompetitive. It felt like the proverbial early night in bed after the happy-hour hedonism. So, with about 15 minutes left, they started to leave again. It is, as ever, the hope that kills you as a sports fan and West Ham's had long been extinguished. Meaningful conclusions from games like this are ill-advised, but it should nevertheless be noted that after Arsenal needed a set-piece to break the deadlock, some of their football was a combination of divine and deadly. Gabriel Magalhães' 10th-minute header was the final act of a set-piece routine that will earn Arsenal fresh praise even given their well-documented strength in those situations. Running from far post to near, the Gunners were a blur of movement, in which perhaps the most cunning act was 's gentle nudge on to ensure Saka's delivery found Gabriel unmarked. If dark arts helped break the deadlock, Arsenal then well and truly stepped into the light. had a 17th-minute effort correctly ruled out for offside but West Ham were then overrun, Martin Ødegaard and Saka combining superbly to lay on a simple finish for . Saka then jinked into the box, and Paqueta could do nothing other than bring him down. Ødegaard converted. Trossard then released who finished low past Fabianski to cue the first mini-exodus. West Ham were the heavyweight knowing they were losing on points and therefore reduced to hopeful haymakers; inexplicably, they started landing. was given too much space in the Arsenal defensive third, though his pass was superbly executed through for to slot home. Wan-Bissaka had scored twice in 182 Premier League appearances, but now has two in six days. Because why not? Perhaps even more improbably, conceded a dubious free kick awarded for a challenge on Paqueta, and Emerson Palmieri curled a stunning 25-yard free kick in off the crossbar. It was the left-back's second goal in 20 months. Just as the visitors' sudden loss of composure sparked memories of Arsenal's 4-4 draw at Newcastle in February 2011 -- the only time a Premier League team has failed to win a game in which they led by four first-half goals -- Fabianski mistakenly floored Gabriel trying to meet a corner and Saka slotted home the penalty to conclude the scoring. Mercifully for them, the three-goal cushion proved sufficient. Arteta took pleasure in the restoration of the flow in Arsenal's game, triggered most significantly by Ødegaard's return to the starting lineup; it is no coincidence the Norway playmaker's reintegration has come in a week when the Gunners scored 13 goals including five in the Champions League for the first time since 2008. There was one note of caution after that game, which proved prophetic here too. "Before and after half-time you need to get through those 10-15 minutes in a different way," Arteta said after Tuesday's 5-1 win in Lisbon. "We gave so many balls away, and that doesn't allow you results." There was a similar sloppy spell here and there might come a time when that becomes the talking point. But not today, not after a 45-minute spell that ranks among the most tumultuous in recent memory.
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday named Andrew Ferguson as the next chair of the Federal Trade Commission . He will replace Lina Khan, who became a lightning rod for Wall Street and Silicon Valley by blocking billions of dollars’ worth of corporate acquisitions and suing Amazon and Meta while alleging anticompetitive behavior . Ferguson is already one of the FTC’s five commissioners, which is currently made up of three Democrats and two Republicans. “Andrew has a proven record of standing up to Big Tech censorship, and protecting Freedom of Speech in our Great Country,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding, “Andrew will be the most America First, and pro-innovation FTC Chair in our Country’s History.” Related Articles National Politics | Donald Trump is returning to the world stage. So is his trolling National Politics | Biden says he was ‘stupid’ not to put his name on pandemic relief checks like Trump did National Politics | Biden issues veto threat on bill expanding federal judiciary as partisan split emerges National Politics | Trump lawyers and aide hit with 10 additional felony charges in Wisconsin over 2020 fake electors National Politics | After withdrawing as attorney general nominee, Matt Gaetz lands a talk show on OANN television The replacement of Khan likely means that the FTC will operate with a lighter touch when it comes to antitrust enforcement. The new chair is expected to appoint new directors of the FTC’s antitrust and consumer protection divisions. “These changes likely will make the FTC more favorable to business than it has been in recent years, though the extent to which is to be determined,” wrote Anthony DiResta, a consumer protection attorney at Holland & Knight, in a recent analysis . Deals that were blocked by the Biden administration could find new life with Trump in command. For example, the new leadership could be more open to a proposed merger between the country’s two biggest supermarket chains, Kroger and Albertsons, which forged a $24.6 billion deal to combine in 2022. Two judges halted the merger Tuesday night. The FTC had filed a lawsuit in federal court earlier this year to block the merger, claiming the deal would eliminate competition, leading to higher prices and lower wages for workers. The two companies say a merger would help them lower prices and compete against bigger rivals like Walmart. One of the judges said the FTC had shown it was likely to prevail in the administrative hearing. Yet given the widespread public concern over high grocery prices, the Trump administration may not fully abandon the FTC’s efforts to block the deal, some experts have said. And the FTC may continue to scrutinize Big Tech firms for any anticompetitive behavior. Many Republican politicians have accused firms such as Meta of censoring conservative views, and some officials in Trump’s orbit, most notably Vice President-elect JD Vance, have previously expressed support for Khan’s scrutiny of Big Tech firms. In addition to Fergson, Trump also announced Tuesday that he had selected Jacob Helberg as the next undersecretary of state for economic growth, energy and the environment.Jimmy Carter: Many evolutions for a centenarian ‘citizen of the world’Diddy uses Donald Trump's criminal case in bail argument
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I’m back in the saddle to test-drive four non-invasive skin treatments. First, and least ouchy, is Emface, which is a muscle workout for the face which also uses radiofrequency to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin fibres. The Emface applicators are placed on the cheeks and the forehead, and the energy emitted stimulates the muscles to contract. At first, the sensation feels quite sharp but after a couple of pulses it becomes relaxing. The sessions last 20 minutes and four are recommended at a total cost of around $4000. The results? A more defined jawline, slimmer face, lifted brows, reduced wrinkles and improved skin texture. Try it in Melbourne at ODE and in Sydney at Platinum Dermatology . From least invasive to most, the skincare treatments that could be an alternative to botox. Credit: iStock Next, the NeoGen treatment is also radiofrequency-based and requires between one and six treatments, starting from $425 per session. It smooths fine lines, helps reduce pigmentation and stimulates collagen production. According to the MZ website, NeoGen “uses ultra-high radiofrequency to ionise medical-grade nitrogen gas from a pressurised cylinder, creating nitrogen plasma in the nozzle which delivers a controlled pulse of thermal energy” to the skin. You can dial this treatment up or down depending on your pain threshold as the level of energy delivered to the skin determines the depth of penetration and associated levels of tightening and resurfacing. Results improve over several months. Try it at MZ in Sydney and in Melbourne at Aesthet Studio . Sofwave is a one-shot wonder as it lifts brows and loose neck skin as well as improving facial lines and skin texture. First up is the application of a topical numbing cream for half an hour. The fractional heating stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin, which leads to a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. A full-face treatment takes 45 minutes, costs about $4000 and is long-lasting, with results continuing to improve over the following 12 weeks. Try it at All Saint Skin in Sydney and at Skinline in Melbourne. Finally, we have the Alma Hybrid Laser for skin tightening and resurfacing using fractional plasma and radiofrequency technology to target wrinkles, fine lines, scars and uneven skin tone. It costs about $799 for face and $660 for neck and improves skin elasticity and stimulates collagen production, making it perfect for my tired neck. The treatment creates micro-injuries to the skin, initiating the body’s natural healing response and stimulating collagen and elastin production. Numbing cream is essential as this does hurt, especially over the bony bits of the face. It takes roughly an hour, and skin can be a little red post treatment, with some flaking. Results take a couple of months to come to fruition, but then it lasts and lasts. Try it at The Clinic in Sydney and in Melbourne at the Dermatology Institute of Victoria . ASK STEPH How do I tame flyaway hair during the hot, humid summer months? For hair that is parched and riddled with frizz, the secret to smoothness is to add moisture. Key ingredients to combat flyaways are hyaluronic acid, argan oil, jojoba oil and shea butter. Try Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair Strengthening Treatment Oil ($50) and watch it work its magic on dry, damaged and colour-treated hair. Send questions via Instagram, @mrssdarling. Get the best of Sunday Life magazine delivered to your inbox every Sunday morning. Sign up here for our free newsletter ."Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. 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Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem eum fugiat quo voluptas nulla pariatur?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" To keep reading, please log in to your account, create a free account, or simply fill out the form below.
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Subscribe Search Search Sort by Relevance Title Date Subscribe ALBAWABA - As he welcomes pilgrims in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis, who has frequently advocated for international action on climate change according to AFP, will ride in an electric popemobile that German carmaker Mercedes-Benz brought to the Vatican on Wednesday. Also Read New Jaguar car leaked, its pink and bold Keeping with conventional papal aesthetics, the new popemobile has a pearl-white finish and is based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV. Important upgrades include a grasp bar for increased stability while standing and a heated, raised seat that provides improved sight during public appearances, Reuters reports. Additionally, the electric motor is tuned for low-speed operation, making it suitable for maneuvering around crowds while keeping an environmentally responsible stance. The CEO of Mercedes-Benz personally presents Pope Francis with his new fully electric Popemobile pic.twitter.com/D4tzTLBSgY — Catholic Sat (@CatholicSat) December 4, 2024 Ola Källenius, the CEO of Mercedes-Benz, called the endeavor a “special honor” for the firm, while speaking to Reuters, when he personally delivered the car to Pope Francis at the Vatican on Wednesday. Adding that in order to satisfy the Vatican's rigorous requirements, the custom popemobile required hundreds of hours of meticulous work to design. The Pope previously urged international cooperation in preserving the world in his 2015 encyclical Laudato Si, a demand he has since reaffirmed, AFP reports. by implementing the electric popemobile, the Vatican intends to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability and climate action. Since 1930, when Mercedes-Benz produced the Nurburg 460 Pullman for Pope Pius XI, marking the beginning of a long and illustrious history of the company's production of automobiles for the Holy See, according to CBS News. Over the course of many decades, the company has produced a number of vehicles that have become synonymous with prestige, such as the 600 Pullman Landaulet and several variants of the G-Class. During the reigns of Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI, the Mercedes-Benz M-Class was used to serve as popemobile. Although this is the first popemobile that is completely electric, the Vatican has previously experimented with electric cars. Pope Francis has sometimes traveled abroad in electric vehicles. Yet the new popemobile signifies a more official turn in papal transit toward environmentally friendly technology. The Vatican has not disclosed the vehicle's security features or the time of its formal launch. A passionate about the Gaming Industry with a career of over 5 years in the field, I write about current trends and news in the Game Development business and how it impact the industry and players. Laith has recently started a new position at Al Bawaba as a freelance business writer. Subscribe Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive updates and enhanced content Subscribe Now Subscribe Sign up to get Al Bawaba's exclusive celeb scoops and entertainment news Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive updates and enhanced content Subscribe
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