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phlove app IRVING, Texas (AP) — Basketball Hall of Famers Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are among 10 limited partners who have joined the Buffalo Bills’ ownership group. The noncontrolling, minority interests were approved Wednesday by NFL team owners at the league’s winter meetings. This is the first time in Bills' franchise history that minority owners have been added. NFL team owners approved a measure earlier this year that allows investments into franchises by private equity funds . The league’s ownership rules had been among the most restrictive in professional sports. Other teams also are finalizing the addition of limited partners. NFL team owners also approved Wednesday the minority, noncontrolling interest sales involving the Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles. Terry and Kim Pegula bought the Bills for $1.4 billion from the estate of late Hall of Fame owner Ralph Wilson in 2014. Forbes most recently valued the Bills at $4.2 billion. The Pegulas will retain 79% control of the team, a person with knowledge of the sale told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the Bills haven't revealed details. Former U.S. National Team soccer player and MLS Champion Jozy Altidore is among the new limited partners. The remaining seven partners, pending final closing of the agreements: private investment firm Arctos, Rob Palumbo, co-managing partner of Accel-KKR; Sue McCollum, CEO and owner of beverage distribution companies Eagle Brand Sales and Double Eagle Distributing; Theresia Gouw, co-founder and managing partner of the venture capital firm Acrew Capital; Rob Ward, co-founder, general partner of venture capital firm Meritech Capital; Mike Joo, COO, Global Corporate and Investment Banking and Head of North America Corporate and Investment Banking at Bank of America; and Tom Burger, co-founder and managing partner of the investment firm Gridiron Capital. “I’m the kind of person that I believe two heads are better than one,” Bills owner/CEO Terry Pegula said. “We can bring in Arctos with their experience worldwide and multiple sports, I think is a good thing. And I’m willing to listen on the business side to any input they may have. Our other limiteds, the individuals, most of them are Bills fans from their youth. They were Bills fans before I was a Bills fan. So I’m excited to deal with them. One of the things that I wanted to accomplish also was to bring in some women. We’ve got two female investors who are very successful business people. I’ve got three daughters that are involved in the team, hopefully more so in the future. And I think that’s a good thing for them to learn some business acumen from and have some female input. Because when Kim went down, that was a loss of influence on my daughters. As far as the business side goes, she’s unable to be involved.” Kim Pegula is still recovering from a debilitating cardiac arrest suffered in June 2022. Dolphins owner Stephen Ross announced an investment deal with Ares Management funds and Brooklyn Nets owners Joe Tsai and Oliver Weisberg. The transaction includes assets such as Hard Rock Stadium and the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, with the investment fueling continued growth across Ross’ diverse South Florida-based sports and entertainment portfolio. Ares will acquire a 10% stake, while Tsai and Weisberg together will hold a 3% interest, pending final closing of the agreements. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie received approval for the sale of an 8% interest of the team to two family investment groups, a person familiar with the agreement told the AP. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the deal. Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady already purchased a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders in a deal approved by NFL team owners in October. AP Sports Writers John Wawrow in Orchard Park, New York, and Alanis Thames in Miami Gardens, Florida, contributed to this report. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLAt a town hall meeting with the bureau workforce, Mr Wray said he would be stepping down “after weeks of careful thought”. Mr Wray’s intended resignation is not unexpected considering that Mr Trump had picked Mr Patel for the role in his new administration. Mr Wray had previously been named by Mr Trump and began the 10-year term — a length meant to insulate the agency from the political influence of changing administrations — in 2017, after Mr Trump fired then-FBI director James Comey. Mr Trump had demonstrated his anger with Mr Wray on multiple occasions, including after Mr Wray’s congressional testimony in September. “My goal is to keep the focus on our mission — the indispensable work you’re doing on behalf of the American people every day,” Mr Wray told agency employees. “In my view, this is the best way to avoid dragging the bureau deeper into the fray, while reinforcing the values and principles that are so important to how we do our work.” Mr Wray continued: “It should go without saying, but I’ll say it anyway — this is not easy for me. I love this place, I love our mission, and I love our people — but my focus is, and always has been, on us and doing what’s right for the FBI.” Mr Wray received a standing ovation following his remarks before a standing-room-only crowd at FBI headquarters and some in the audience cried, according to an FBI official who was not authorised to discuss the private gathering and spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press. Mr Trump applauded the news on social media, calling it “a great day for America as it will end the weaponisation of what has become known as the United States Department of Injustice” and saying that Mr Patel’s confirmation will begin “the process of Making the FBI Great Again”. If confirmed by the Senate, Mr Patel would herald a radical leadership transformation at the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency. He has advocated shutting down the FBI’s Washington headquarters and called for ridding the federal government of “conspirators”, raising alarm that he might seek to wield the FBI’s significant investigative powers as an instrument of retribution against Mr Trump’s perceived enemies. Mr Patel said in a statement Wednesday that he was looking forward to “a smooth transition. I will be ready to serve the American people on day one”.

Rays' Wander Franco's sex abuse trial postponed after nearly every witness fails to showFor “Hysteria!” actresses Anna Camp and Julie Bowen, horror is harder than comedy. “Horror is really hard actually because there is a fine line you have to walk; you have to make it feel grounded and you’re put in these extreme circumstances: You’re being possessed or pulled through the air, there’s nothing you can do to relate to that,” explained Camp of “Pitch Perfect” fame. “With comedy, you can have a relatable situation and go, ‘I’ve been in situations like that.’ There’s nothing you can compare (horror) to, so you have to use your imagination. I find it harder. Your imagination goes home with you at the end of the day. You’re still thinking crazy thoughts.” Bowen, best known for playing Claire Dunphy on “Modern Family,” agreed. “Comedy’s pretty binary because it’s like either you can make people laugh or you don’t. I can’t watch horror. I’m terrified, terrified! I am the easiest scare in the world, so as far as doing (horror), I want to make it as real as possible. It was hard because I had to be really, really crazy. There were times when I’d get back to my hotel room at 3 a.m., I didn’t want to be alone in my head,” said Bowen, laughing. Camp, Bowen, Royal Oak native Bruce Campbell (“Evil Dead”), showrunner David A. Goodman (“Futurama”), and Ypsilanti native/creator Matthew Scott Kane (“American Horror Story”) were promoting “Hysteria!” at the New York Comic Con in October. The horror series is streaming on Peacock. Set in the fictional Michigan town of Happy Hollow, the first episode of “Hysteria” begins with a popular quarterback’s disappearance and a pentagram is discovered on a garage door. As a result, rumors of the occult and satanic influence run rampant through the town. A trio of outcasts in a heavy metal band called Dethkrunch exploit this by rebranding themselves as a satanic metal band, which leads to them becoming the targets of the town’s witch hunt. “Something on my mind a lot in 2019 was we’re living in this post-factual age with social media. It seemed like decades and decades ago, you could trust the news. Now everything is in question. When lies end up getting disseminated as truth, that starts to warp people’s version of reality. Suddenly, they’re living in a world other people are not. That was going on in the world I was living in and I very quickly connected it to the 1980s satanic panic. It’s not really that different because people were saying Ozzy Osbourne, Jason Voorhees (of ‘Friday the 13th’), and the Smurfs were going to turn your kids into satanists and kill you in your sleep. That didn’t happen. It wasn’t true, but so many people got worked up into such a fervor over it, bad things happened. ... It was smoke without fire,” Kane said. “Disinformation is not new,” Campbell said. “Disinformation will tear a town apart.” Campbell portrays Happy Hollow Police Chief Ben Dandridge. “This guy’s a reasonable cop; he’s a rational person who doesn’t treat the teenagers like they’re idiots. It’s all very refreshing,” he said. “I want to play that guy again. I want cops to be that guy. I’m playing the cop (that) cops need to be. That’s my whole motivation for playing this guy: How would you like cops to be, especially the guy in charge, the chief of police? They’re lucky to have Chief Dandridge.” “It was truly an exciting moment when Bruce signed on,” Goodman said. By the end of the first episode, a supernatural phenomenon happens to Linda Campbell, played by Bowen. “Linda seems like one thing, then you realize she’s bananas. She’s either bananas or she’s possessed. Either way, it’s a complicated thing to play,” Bowen said. “With Julie, you can have your cake and eat it too,” Kane said. “She’s this fun, quirky mom. ... As the episode goes on, she’s pulled deeper into this thing and crazy stuff starts happening. That final act of the first episode was my favorite moment with her because this announced that this is not Claire Dunphy. We’re not doing that again; we’re pushing her as a performer. “Julie was so excited about doing stunts. She told us on many occasions she’s very sturdy and can take it. The same goes for Bruce and for Anna. We didn’t ask anyone to give us a flavor of the thing they did before. We cast people we loved so much (in their famous projects) that we wanted to give them the opportunity to do the exact opposite.” Added Bowen: “I got this script and was like, ‘Oh great. She’s a mom. How fun.’ I love moms. I’m a mom, but I felt this was not worth flying out of town to Georgia and being away from my kids. Then I got to the end of the pilot and was like, ‘She’s crazy!’ Is she possessed? There’s a lot more questions. It’s fun to just stretch again and do things I haven’t done in a while, which I found really exciting.” Kane said he felt lucky Bowen signed on at the beginning. “She was the first adult actor to sign on. That gave us such credibility to have a two-time Emmy-winning actor leading this show. Suddenly, it goes from this script from a relatively unknown writer into the new Julie Bowen show,” he said. It was the quality of the writing that attracted Camp, Bowen and Campbell to “Hysteria!” “I loved the script; it was incredibly well-written. It was immersed in the time period. It was such a good coming-of-age story, too — the feeling of being in high school again, being in the 1980s,” Camp said. “I talked to Matt who said my character (Tracy) was incredibly pivotal to the series and we’ll learn about why she is the way she is. So I was like, ‘I’d love to do this!’” For Campbell, the writing is everything. “A lot of times, I’ll get a script that could make the words interchangeable with every other character because the writing is very bland and just doesn’t have the detail you need. This was different. Every character was pretty distinct and pretty well-drawn,” he said. “It’s quality. It’s not a (expletive) show. It’s a real show that’s playing around with interesting themes. A lot of it is still relevant to this day.” “Hysteria!” has other Michigan connections, including University of Michigan alumnus Jonathan Goldstein (“Spider-Man: Homecoming”) and Dondero High School alumnus Jordan Vogt-Roberts (“Kong: Skull Island”), who both serve as executive producers. Kane explained why he set “Hysteria!” in Michigan. “You write what you know. I grew up in Ypsilanti, so that had a lot to do with it. More importantly, when you’re in a small town in the Midwest — somewhere like Michigan — these things don’t ever happen and word spreads fast and paranoia spreads quickly and (everything’s) blown out of proportion and takes up a lot of people’s minds,” he said. “Whether or not something is real doesn’t matter. It doesn’t matter if there are people willing to believe it does and willing it into the world. What does it matter if it’s objectively real or living rent-free in someone’s head?”F1 expands grid, adds Cadillac brand and new American team for '26

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Gabriel is a doubt for Arsenal 's huge Premier League clash with Manchester United on Wednesday. The influential Brazil centre-back won his race to be fit for Saturday's trip to West Ham after limping out of the impressive 5-1 UEFA Champions League win over Sporting CP in midweek. Once again, Gabriel showed his prowess when attacking set-pieces by heading home an early opener from Bukayo Saka's right-wing corner. Arsenal rode a five-goal first half explosion to victory against West Ham. 💥 Watch ALL FIVE of their goals ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/bmKWXsb4Oc That set in motion a frantic first half, which ended with Arsenal 5-2 in front. Not only was the interval the end of the goalscoring, it was also the end of Gabriel's participation. Speaking after the match, Mikel Arteta confirmed a recurrence of the issue that forced the 26-year-old off in Lisbon, as opposed to any side effects from being clattered by West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski for the penalty that Saka dispatched for the Gunners' fifth goal. MORE: All the latest Arsenal news | Premier League schedule for 2024/25 | Latest Premier League top scorer rankings "It was related to the previous injury that he had in Lisbon," Arteta said. "Obviously he did great to be part of that but with the result and the niggle that he's feeling we decided to take him off." Victory moved Arsenal to within five points of Liverpool at the summit. The leaders face champions Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday. All of the title favourites have already been hit by injury problems this season and Gabriel is not Arteta's only fresh concern coming out of the West Ham game. Riccardo Calafiori hobbled off to be replaced by Oleksandr Zinchenko at left-back, while Jorginho started at the base of the midfield following late withdrawals from Mikel Merino (knee) and Thomas Partey (muscular). Nevertheless, Arteta was heartened by the performances put in by Jakub Kiwior and his other injury replacements with United's visit to Emirates Stadium on the horizon. "We had an issue with Gabby and then we had an issue with Ricci as well," he added. "Yesterday, we lost Thomas and Mikel and Myles [Lewis-Skelly], which was very bad news. "What I'm really happy about is Jakub has to come in and does really well. Oleks the same. Jorginho I thought was exceptional today. "That's the level. Every three days we're going to need everyone at their best and it's a good sign that the team can do that."AP Sports SummaryBrief at 11:00 p.m. EST

Reijnders shines through fog as Milan score Serie A winMalaysian Member of Parliament and former Minister of Youth and Sports Syed Saddiq, 31, said on Nov. 29 that he will file an appeal against the Malaysian High Court's decision to convict him of criminal breach of trust (CBT) and money laundering. The full grounds of judgment were made available on Nov. 28. This comes more than a year after Saddiq was convicted on Nov. 9, 2023. Saddiq said he wanted his appeal to be heard "as soon as possible" Saddiq said in a Facebook post that he has "always insisted" on clearing his name in court. "Today, after anxiously waiting for more than 386 days, I have finally received the written judgment from the Yang Arif High Court Judge, which will allow me to commence my appeal in court," he said. "Although I have had many opportunities to get my case dropped, I chose not to pursue them because I strongly believe that no one, not even the powerful, should be above the law." The Muar Member of Parliament said he had instructed his lawyers to file an appeal, noting that he wanted it to be heard "as soon as possible". Saddiq said he pledged to respect the judiciary as an institution, no matter how painful or unjust he may perceive the verdict to be. Saddiq, former leader of Malaysian political party MUDA, was found guilty of misappropriating funds belonging to Armada, the youth wing of his former party Bersatu. The trial started in Jun. 21, 2022. Saddiq was found guilty of four charges by the Malaysian High Court on Nov. 9, 2023, and was sentenced to seven years in jail, two strokes of the cane, as well as a RM10 million fine (S$2.9 million). However, Saddiq was granted a stay of execution pending appeal. Justice Azhar's sentencing Justice Azhar Abdul Hamid said it was unreasonable for Saddiq, a political youth wing leader at that time, to be ignorant of the RM1 million (S$300,000) that was withdrawn from the bank account of Armada, The Star reported. The judge also added that Saddiq's denial of knowledge of money being deposited and the use of the money was also hard to understand. Saddiq previously claimed that the money deposited into his personal account was a reimbursement for having used his own cash, but Justice Azhar said he found no evidence to support such claim. He said that Saddiq's young age and the fact that he was a first-time offender were considered in sentencing. Justice Azhar said as an MP and an idol to the youth, Saddiq should be held to a higher standard as an example to the young ones. Top image via Syed Saddiq/Facebook

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania conceded his reelection bid to Republican David McCormick on Thursday, as a statewide recount showed no signs of closing the gap and his campaign suffered repeated blows in court in its effort to get potentially favorable ballots counted. Casey’s concession comes more than two weeks after Election Day, as a grindingly slow ballot-counting process became a spectacle of hours-long election board meetings, social media outrage, lawsuits and accusations that some county officials were openly flouting the law. Republicans had been claiming that Democrats were trying to steal McCormick’s seat by counting “illegal votes.” Casey’s campaign had accused of Republicans of trying to block enough votes to prevent him from pulling ahead and winning. In a statement, Casey said he had just called McCormick to congratulate him. “As the first count of ballots is completed, Pennsylvanians can move forward with the knowledge that their voices were heard, whether their vote was the first to be counted or the last," Casey said. The Associated Press called the race for McCormick on Nov. 7, concluding that not enough ballots remained to be counted in areas Casey was winning for him to take the lead. As of Thursday, McCormick led by about 16,000 votes out of almost 7 million ballots counted. That was well within the 0.5% margin threshold to trigger an automatic statewide recount under Pennsylvania law. But no election official expected a recount to change more than a couple hundred votes or so, and Pennsylvania's highest court dealt him a blow when it refused entreaties to allow counties to count mail-in ballots that lacked a correct handwritten date on the return envelope. Republicans will have a 53-47 majority next year in the U.S. Senate. Follow Marc Levy at twitter.com/timelywriter Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

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Are you "Ready For It...?" Taylor Swift is closing out her global Eras Tour with three shows at BC Place in Vancouver on December 6-8, and not only is the city set for several days of megawatt excitement, but also people from around the world are coming to town (whether they scored tickets or not). To add to the fun of the 40+ song epic concert that has been touring the world since March 2023, Vancouver is going to be buzzing with Taylor Swift-themed events, sights, experiences, and activities. (If you aren't a Swiftie, this might be a great time to get out of town...and rent your place out to any of the hundreds of fans whose hotels or Airbnbs cancelled on them.) We're rounding up all the Eras Tour/TSwift things happening in and around Vancouver (and will update this whenever there is more to add). If you've got a "Blank Space" in your Eras Tour week or weekend schedule, consider taking part in some of the joy. So make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it: You know "All Too Well" that The Eras Tour and Taylor Swift in Vancouver could be the most fun you ever had. (Go ahead and dance in those Levis, but maybe not drunk under a streetlight.) For the Eras Tour weekend only, one of Vancouver's top food tours is taking inspiration from Taylor Swift's "eras" for a delicious romp through Granville Island's best bites. Crunch on Hobbs Pickles for 1989 - they're (Welcome to) New York-inspired - and enjoy a "Lavender Haze" macaron from Bon Macaron, among the many tasty stops. Plus, enjoy Taylor tidbits and trivia plus get a friendship bracelet. Tours run Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. and space is limited. Book online . Head downtown to the Dunsmuir Plaza of Bentall Centre from 3 to 6 p.m ahead of Night 1 (Dec 6) and Night 2 (Dec 7) for an all-ages concert pre-party. Free to attend. From December 5 to 8, Eras Tour ticket holders can enjoy 13 per cent off their bill at Craft's two Vancouver restaurant locations (False Creek and English Bay). Just show your ticket and get the discount. Craft will also have a featured cocktail called the Swifties French Blonde. They describe it as "a zesty mix of elderflower, lemon, and gin," and a nod to Tay's own fave cocktail. Plus, every guest who orders the Swifties French Blonde will get free friendship bracelets. TaylorTown is a free and family-friendly Christmas celebration filled with holiday cheer featuring a Swiftie Twist as Taylor Swift lights up Vancouver and concludes her Eras Tour here. From noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, head to Bill Curtis Square and Helmcken Plaza in Yaletown to enjoy lots of merriment, like holiday-themed and Taylor-made photo opportunities and activities. Write a message on a digital birthday card for Taylor (her birthday is December 13), meet Santa, shop, and have the time of your life. Hit the water for the ultimate Swiftie celebration right across the street from the concert venue, where the magic of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour meets the thrill of a Vancouver boat cruise aboard the Burrard Queen. There are sailings on December 5 through 8 at various times (including on concert nights) and the ride will feature DJ sets, sing-alongs, a "Shake it Off" dance floor, friendship bracelet making, photo booth, and more. The daytime sailings are all-ages, while the evening cruises are for 19+ only. Get dressed in your themed gear and have a blast. (May we suggest "Blue dress, on a boat"?) Book cruises online via Eventbrite . From December 5 to 8, guests are invited to gather at the Fairmont Waterfront hotel for an energizing weekend of connection, delicious dining, and fun activities including friendship bracelet making, a special weekend brunch, and a pop-up experience. Celebratory Bottomless Brunch at ARC Restaurant : To honour the final weekend of the concert tour of the year, the hotel restaurant is turning its Bottomless Brunch into a Swift-themed celebration. It's happening Saturday, December 7, and Sunday, December 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at ARC Restaurant. The menu will have items such as “Friendship Waffles,” topped with fresh berries and chantilly cream, and “Togetherness Toast." Special cocktails and mocktails include the “Kindness Spritz” and the “Golden Mimosa." Make reservations online . Friendship Bracelet Centre : From December 6 to 8 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) gather at the Friendship Bracelet Centre to create and share bracelets in a spirit of camaraderie and positivity. Hotel guests can contact the Concierge or Royal Service for more information. Minami Yaletown will spend an enchanting week offering an exclusive Taylor Swift drink menu. From December 1 through 8, indulge in an exclusive Taylor Swift-inspired drinks menu, crafted to capture the essence of her iconic eras. Reservations and walk-ins are welcome. Glowbal Restaurant in Downtown Vancouver (590 W Georgia St) will be hosting The Glowbal Era, a one-of-a-kind concert celebration for fans to enjoy a music-inspired experience like no other. Just steps from BC Place, Glowbal's vibrant garden patio will be transformed into an exciting homage to the style and atmosphere of a global pop phenomenon. In both dinner and brunch versions, the 90-minute meal experience will include friendship bracelet making, an entree and beverage, a selfie station, a makeup artist to add sparkle, and themed decor. Offered Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8. Brunch ($49) seatings are 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner ($79) seatings are 2:30 to 9 p.m. Step onto a double-decker bus for a one-of-a-kind musical journey through the city while belting out your favourite Taylor Swift hits. Whether you’re a fan of Red , 1989 , or Lover , this tour is the ultimate karaoke experience for Fearless Swifties. With the evening lights of Vancouver as your stage, you’ll sing, dance, and celebrate all things Taylor with fellow fans. We make a stop at Bright Lights at Stanley Park, where you’ll have time to “Shake It Off” through the lights display. Grab your squad, pick up the mic, and get ready for an unforgettable musical adventure through the heart of the city. Tours run nightly from 6 to 8 p.m. on December 4-7 only. A special Swiftie version of Science World's After Dark event series has been booked for the week ahead of the pop star's final three Eras Tours dates at BC Place in Vancouver. The adults-only (aka 19+) After Dark: Eras Edition event takes place one night only on Wednesday, Dec. 4, and will feature an unusual mixture of Taylor Swift and science education. There will be a dance party with sing-alongs, trivia (about Swift), science demonstrations and more. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in Swift-themed fashion and bring friendship bracelets. You don't have to go far from BC Place to get to Parq Vancouver (39 Smithe St). The Casino will be handing out cowboy hats at Guest Services on level 2 of the casino floor before each show for Encore Rewards members (19+ only). The hats will be available while supplies last. Meanwhile, Honey Salt is offering a fun Taylor-themed brunch. Brunch lovers can enjoy the restaurant's menu hits and tableside Mimosa carts from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8. Make reservations online . The venue's BC Kitchen Sports Bar will offer fun programming from December 5 to 8: D/6 Bar & Lounge will offer after-parties following each concert night (Dec. 6-8) from 9 p.m. until late. Enjoy the decorated space, Swiftie swag giveaways, local female DJs spinning (and remixes of Swift's songs playing in the Hidden Lounge). The big party is on Sunday, as D/6 hosts its "End of an Era" unofficial afterparty (starting at 9 p.m.) with live dancers and drink specials. Book online . Parq's The Victor restaurant will have feature cocktails from Dec. 6-8, along with a special lounge menu of share plates designed to enjoy as a pre-show meal. Vancouver's beloved German Christmas Market at Jack Poole Plaza is selling a special Swiftie Flex Pass for use Dec.4 through 10. The ticket deal reflects 22 per cent off admission (dropping to $31.99) with unlimited access to the market, no time slot needed. Other exciting events at the market include themed nights for TS trivia and karaoke. The North Shore's iconic Canyon Lights gets a Swiftie makeover this December. The whole park will shimmer, including the bridge, which will transform into a giant friendship bracelet. Wander through the park to find Swiftie-themed photo spots, bracelet making and music for a truly "Enchanted" experience. Walk the specially named Taytops Adventure. (Treetops Adventure), an elevated journey through the rainforest canopy, or stroll along the breathtaking Swiftwalk (Cliffwalk) along the granite cliff face of the Capilano Canyon. You'll also find themed treats, Taylor-inspired cocktails, and live acoustic performances of all your favourite Eras hits from a Taylor Swift tribute singer. Whether you’re a Red fan or 1989 loyalist, this experience is a "Love Story" to the Swiftie community during her final stop in Vancouver. Canyon Lights (Taylor’s Version) is included in the price of admission or Annual Pass. Swift into Space and step into a night where science meets a whirlwind of creativity at Sparks Fly: A Swift-Themed STEAM Listening Party, taking place on Saturday, November 30 at 6 p.m. at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. This all-ages event invites attendees to embrace the wonder of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) with a hint of enchantment reminiscent of beloved pop anthems and lyrical journeys. Featuring Swiftie trivia, live science demos, snacks and drinks inspired by iconic scientific discoveries, and a listening party. Open to all ages. Tickets are available online . Available from November 29 to December 9, The Eras Menu (OEB's Version) will be featured at all OEB Metro Vancouver Area locations. Cocktails ($14 each): Food: Alongside these exclusive menu features, OEB will continue to serve its regular menu. Weekday reservations are accepted on a limited basis, and guests are encouraged to call the restaurants to inquire about availability. Contact information for each restaurant can be found here . The VPL has three all-ages fan gatherings on deck; one, at the West Point Grey branch, is during Eras Week, while two others are the following week. Advanced registration is required. Meet up with other super-fans for a special event celebrating all things Taylor Swift! Test your knowledge in a trivia challenge and express your fandom with friendship bracelets, make your own Taylor stickers, and vote for the best TS era. A post shared by The American (@theamericanvancouver) To celebrate Taylor Swift’s 3-night BC Place residency, Vancouver sports bar The American (926 Main St) has curated a week of events based on Taylor’s "Eras.⁠" The programming includes trivia, karaoke, bingo, a drag brunch, and lots of music. Most of the events are free for The American guests to play, while the big "Afternoon Delight Drag Brunch and Day Party: Reputation" has a cover charge and some seating parameters. Here's the lineup: ⁠ Head to Uva in downtown Vancouver to enjoy lots of Taylor-themed fun from now through Dec. 8. You'll find song-inspired cocktails, a nightly Taylor Swift song party (sing along to fave tracks starting at 8 p.m.) and friendship bracelet making (on Dec. 6-8 only). A post shared by Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar (@uvavancouver) As Vancouver gets ready to host Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, Executive Hotels is turning fans' "Wildest Dreams" into reality. Whether you're a "Lover" or living for the Midnights era, the hotels and their restaurants in Vancouver, North Vancouver, and Richmond have something special for all ages to celebrate the last stop of this epic tour. Raise a Glass to Taylor: Each restaurant is serving up Taylor-made cocktails inspired by her most iconic songs and personal faves. Alouette at Hotel le Soleil: Indulge in a Paris-inspired cocktail that captures the magic of the lyrics “Stumbled down pretend alleyways. cheap wine, make believe it's champagne. I was taken by the view.” Sip, imagine, and be transported into the lyrics of your fave Midnights song. Seaside Provisions at Seaside Hotel: Toast to Taylor with her rumoured favorite, the French Blonde, a cocktail that’s as chic and timeless as her music. Free Bird Richmond at Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport: Celebrate Taylor as you arrive in Vancouver with a bold twist on the French Blonde, crafted for the Queen of an Era. Because she deserves nothing less than iconic. Parker Rooftop at The Parker Hotel: Bring your "Wildest Dreams" to life with a dreamy cocktail capturing the red lips and rosy cheeks of Taylor’s biggest hit. Hydra Estiatorio at Exchange Hotel: Is "Karma" the guy on the Chiefs, or this "Karma"-inspired cocktail? Either way, it’s a winner. You’ll remember the look on your face with the second show stopper cocktail inspired by "Last Kiss." Hotel guests will find Taylor-themed rooms that come with friendship bracelets, exclusive merch, and a special "You Belong With Me" welcome message. From Dec. 6-8, Vancouver locations of Earls will have two new exclusive Eras Tour-inspired drinks: "The Tequila Swift Margarita" (Jose Cuervo Tradicional plata tequila, Aperol, Triple sec, coconut, fresh lime) and "You Need To Calm Down" (a non-alcoholic drink with Seedlip Spice, white peach, orange, pomegranate, fresh lemon). Get ready to dive into all things Taylor Swift at the West End Community Centre on November 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. The facility will screen the Eras Tour and you can hang out for free for a night of Taylor Swift trivia and friendship bracelet-making. Register for free online . A post shared by Edible Flours (@edibleflours) The Swifties at this Vancouver gluten-free bakeshop will have Eras Tour inspired cupcakes in-store from December 3 through 8. Come on in and pick out your favourite album reincarnated as a cupcake or splurge for the entire edible discography. Pre-orders also accepted over the phone. With a file from Brendan KerginMicron Technology to Report Fiscal First Quarter Results on December 18, 2024

NoneNoneThe states that saw the most active attacks against election certification two years ago certified the results of this year’s races without controversy this week, prompting the Arizona secretary of state to proclaim that “election denialism” is a thing of the past. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * The states that saw the most active attacks against election certification two years ago certified the results of this year’s races without controversy this week, prompting the Arizona secretary of state to proclaim that “election denialism” is a thing of the past. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? The states that saw the most active attacks against election certification two years ago certified the results of this year’s races without controversy this week, prompting the Arizona secretary of state to proclaim that “election denialism” is a thing of the past. Others said they weren’t so sure. Certification proceeded normally this year in part because Donald Trump won the presidential race, quieting his supporters after he had spent the campaign making unsubstantiated claims that he could lose only through widespread cheating. The statewide certification votes Tuesday in Nevada and New Mexico follow a vote Monday to certify the results in Arizona. In all three states, the certification process was tumultuous during the 2022 midterms when Democrats won most statewide offices. Those controversies followed attempts by Trump and his allies to halt or challenge certification in Michigan, Georgia and other battleground states in 2020, disrupting what until then had been a routine administrative process. This year, some who have been the most vocal in questioning the integrity of elections have instead been celebrating Trump’s victory. “The results are being accepted in the manner that they are, in part, because those who have been eroding trust or casting doubt on the integrity of U.S. elections have a result they feel good about,” said David Levine, a former local election official in Idaho who now advises on election administration issues. “Hopefully we can get back to a place where Americans can feel confident in the results even if it’s one they disagree with.” On Tuesday, Nevada and New Mexico certified their statewide results with little discussion. During Monday’s certification in Arizona, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes reflected on the lack of controversy this year. “I think the age of election denialism, for all intents and purposes, is dead,” he said. Sitting next to Fontes, state Attorney General Kris Mayes, a fellow Democrat, said she was more skeptical. Her Republican opponent in 2022 spent two years challenging his loss. “Do I think election denialism is dead? No, I don’t,” she said. “We’ll see over the next couple of election cycles what happens, but I don’t think we’re there yet.” Public confidence in elections has dropped since Trump challenged his loss in 2020 and made false claims of widespread fraud, particularly among Republicans. Some Republicans began targeting the certification process, when local and state boards certify the results after local election officials provide them with the final tally of votes. A firestorm erupted in Georgia over the summer when the state election board, with a new pro-Trump majority, attempted to politicize the certification process with changes later blocked by the courts. While certification battles did not surface after the Nov. 5 election, a vocal segment within the Republican Party remains deeply skeptical of election processes, particularly of the availability of mail ballots and the use of ballot scanners to tally votes. During a forum Monday on the social platform X led by the group Cause of America, the group’s director expressed doubt about voting equipment. Shawn Smith, who also is a retired Air Force colonel, argued the certification process suppresses legitimate concerns and goes against “the sovereignty of the people.” Although not as widespread as four years ago, this sentiment did surface sporadically at the local level this month. In Washoe County, Nevada, which includes Reno and voted narrowly for Vice President Kamala Harris, the vote to certify the results was 3-1 with one abstention. Commissioner Jeanne Herman has consistently voted against certification and did not make a public comment about her vote this year. Commissioner Mike Clark, a staunch Trump supporter who had also previously voted against certification, said he would abstain and left before the vote. “I am not an election denier and clearly the person I wanted to win, won this state,” Clark said before leaving the meeting. “However, that does not mean that all the protocols were followed and that we can truly certify the election.” Such skepticism, whether in Nevada or elsewhere, leaves the door open to certification disputes during future elections. The questioning of election results isn’t limited to Republicans. Even though Harris quickly conceded after losing all seven presidential battleground states, online posts among her supporters continue to raise concerns about her loss. One Reddit community that has amassed 23,000 members features a steady drumbeat of Democrats scrutinizing a result they can’t believe is real. Some posting in the group have issued calls to contact Harris and her running mate to ask them to demand a recount or otherwise object to the outcome. Among the battlegrounds, Michigan was among those where Trump and his allies pressed to halt certification of the 2020 election for Democrat Joe Biden amid false claims of fraud and manipulation. Two Republican members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers who initially opposed certification eventually relented. The state board of canvassers eventually voted to certify, even after one Republican member abstained. 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. This year, the state board voted unanimously on Nov. 22 in favor of certifying and praised the state’s election workers. In Georgia, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger certified his state’s results on Nov. 22. Four years ago, the Republican state official was facing immense pressure from Trump and his allies to investigate their unsubstantiated claims of fraud. Also certifying results Tuesday, and doing so unanimously, was the state Board of Elections in North Carolina. It was the only presidential battleground state won by Trump in 2020 — and the only one where he and his allies didn’t make claims of fraud. ___ Cassidy reported from Atlanta. Associated Press writers Susan Montoya Bryan in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ken Ritter in Las Vegas, Scott Sonner in Reno, Nevada, and Ali Swenson in New York contributed to this report. Advertisement Advertisement

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