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Edinburgh Reporter
4 days ago
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
The new-look Ron Gordon Football Festival scheduled for 21 June at HTC
Featuring members of the current Hibs men's and women's squads, and coaching staff – this year, fans have an opportunity to be managed by their heroes whilst raising funds for a wide range of community initiatives. Following on from the mould set by the inception of the Ron Gordon Football Challenge in 2023, this year will allow members of the Hibernian community to play at HTC for the day, with some special guests at the helm of each team. Hibs First Team Captain and HCF Board Member Joe Newell will be there on the day and is confirmed as one of the coaches for the event! The current captain is not alone in making his managerial debut at HTC, with Cadden brothers Nicky and Chris, Jordan Obita, Jordan Smith and Rudi Molotnikov all joining him on the sidelines. The star-studded manager list doesn't stop there, however, with more players, coaching staff and legends expected to be announced by HCF in due course. Proceeds from purchasing a spot in each team will go towards HCF's various initiatives surrounding the Hibernian Community, including: community meals, events for the elderly, mental health support networks, initiatives for New Scots, and community football. 'We are absolutely thrilled to have Joe and the others signing on this year for the Ron Gordon Football Festival,' said HCF Board Chair Steve Smith. 'The work done by the entire team at the Foundation affects the community in such a positive light, and whenever players – current and past – get involved it always allows us to elevate the event and draw more attention to the great work we do. I'm really excited for the day and can't wait to see how the players go with their coaching.' The Ron Gordon Football Festival is named in honour of Hibernian FC's late owner, Ron Gordon. Ron was passionate about the work done by HCF and about providing football opportunities for all, regardless of their background. The structure of the day will follow a slightly different format from previous years. The morning will act as a showcase of HCF's Community Clubs, offering them the chance to play at HTC. The afternoon will then follow the format of a 7-a-side round-robin tournament in which Hibs players past and present will attempt to coach their team to victory. Over the course of the day there will be food trucks and family fun on offer for families and players to enjoy. For more information on the day itself, visit the event page here. Like this: Like Related
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Customs officers arrest foreign national with Cocaine worth ₹8.66 Cr
MUMBAI: A foreign national carrying 866 grams of cocaine worth ₹8.66 crore was arrested by customs officers at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, on May 24. Customs officers intercepted the passenger travelling in a Ugandan airline from Entebbe. When questioned, the passenger appeared nervous and uneasy. A medical investigation revealed that he had ingested several yellow-coloured pellets of cocaine. Under medical supervision and in accordance with the panchanama dated May 28, a total of 866 grams of white substance suspected to be cocaine was recovered from the pellets. The passenger was booked under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. (HTC)
Politico
27-05-2025
- Business
- Politico
HTC's primary plans
LABORING PRIMARIES: The powerful Hotel and Gaming Trades Council will spend nearly $2.5 million in New York City Democratic primary races — a significant cash infusion that will turbocharge the union's vaunted voter turnout operation. The union, which represents some 40,000 gaming and hospitality workers, will spend $1 million on City Council primaries to support its endorsed candidates. HTC will boost mayoral frontrunner Andrew Cuomo with $1 million that includes TV and digital advertising, as first reported this afternoon by The New York Times. And the organization will spread its money to races outside City Hall: $500,000 on borough president primaries — including Keith Powers in Manhattan — and several New Jersey elections. Candidates will benefit from a robust mail and digital effort — as well as a GOTV operation the union conducts each election cycle. A union spokesperson laid out the plans to Playbook this afternoon, with four weeks until the Democratic primary in New York City. It all adds up to an unprecedented push by HTC — first reported here — to bolster its already considerable influence with Democratic elected officials before its industry-wide contract expires in 2026. Friendly officials applying public pressure on private-sector owners will come in handy. The union's allies are in contests for top political jobs next year — adding to the group's expansive political clout. Council Member Julie Menin, likely running for speaker, sided with HTC in its pitched battle to require hotel owners to obtain operating licenses and restrict subcontracting work — a bill the union helped draft amid a multimillion dollar industry lobbying effort. Menin's speaker candidacy is expected to have HTC's backing, according to a person familiar with the union's plans. The hotel union was integral in Corey Johnson becoming city council speaker in 2017, but backed an unsuccessful rival to Adrienne Adams in the 2021 speaker's race. Menin, Council Members Christopher Marte and Shaun Abreu will be among those getting a boost from HTC's efforts this cycle. Candidates Ty Hankerson, Elsie Encarnacion and Virginia Maloney will also receive support. Cuomo is the heavy favorite to win the June 24 primary and HTC endorsed his bid in April. Union President Rich Maroko was among those who called for Cuomo's resignation in 2021, after a state attorney general report found he sexually harassed women on his staff. He ended up stepping down, though he denies the allegations. 'Our primary objective in everything we do is to make sure that our members have a voice at work but we're also fighting to make sure they have a voice in the democratic process,' Maroko said in a statement. 'That's why we fought to win unique and groundbreaking contractual rights that allow each of our eligible members to vote on paid time, to ensure that NYC's blue collar hospitality workers are never disenfranchised and that they always have a loud and impactful voice in the democratic process.' The labor industry's political clout nationally has waned for decades as membership decreased and blue-collar workers, once reliably Democratic voters, have gravitated toward Donald Trump's MAGA movement. It's different in New York — a deep blue city that's the most unionized in the country. Here labor's support is crucial in primary races, with scant policy differences between candidates giving endorsements extra sway. And few unions other than HTC can provide organizational muscle to get their members to the polls on Election Day. Unionized hotel workers receive paid time off to vote, a stipulation in their most recent contract — a unique codicil that boosts the union's influence. The labor group's turnout is further juiced by targeted text messages and phone calls to remind workers of their civic duty. 'With its citywide contract expiring next year, this is arguably the most important election cycle for the union in the past decade,' an HTC official said. 'That's why it's spending more on this primary election cycle than it ever has before.' — Nick Reisman IN THE COURTS CONGESTION PRICING LOVERS, REJOICE!: A federal judge ruled today that the controversial Manhattan tolling program can continue uninterrupted until at least June 9 and issued a temporary restraining order to stop the federal government from cutting MTA funding in the meantime. The order by U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman is another setback for President Donald Trump in the bitterly fought saga. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called it a 'massive victory.' 'We've won — again,' Hochul said in a statement. The MTA has previously fended off legal challenges to congestion pricing from New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and numerous foes inside New York. Hochul said Trump's Transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, 'can issue as many letters and social media posts as he wants, but a court has blocked the Trump administration from retaliating against New York for reducing traffic and investing in transit.' In February, Trump posted a graphic of himself wearing a crown and said, 'CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED. LONG LIVE THE KING!' In the months since, Duffy has threatened to retaliate by withholding money and approval for an array of public works projects in the state. 'The judge's ruling today was not on the merits of our case against Hochul's class warfare, but rather a temporary pause to have more time to reach a decision,' a DOT spokesperson said. 'Enforcement actions for noncompliance were merely under consideration, and we will comply with the judge's request to hold.' The restraining order is only an interim step, though. Judge Liman said he wants to quickly decide the case's broader issues, which largely center on Duffy's authority to pull approval for a program approved by his predecessors in the Biden administration — but that could take months. — Ry Rivard From the Capitol QUEENS CASINO GAMBLE IS A GO: A tumultuous chapter in billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen's crusade to build a casino next to Citi Field came to a close today. The victor? Cohen. The loser? State Sen. Jessica Ramos, whose district includes the proposed site, and who — in theory — protested Cohen's efforts until the very end. Cohen's bill to allow a casino to be built next to Citi Field passed the Senate today, with only five Democrats — state Sens. Joseph Addabbo, Jabari Brisport, Cordell Cleare, Liz Krueger and Ramos — voting against the measure. The Cohen proposal would remove the 'parkland designation' from the site of the proposed casino — clearing the way for construction — and would designate a separate plot of land as parkland to replace it. Cohen is one of several bidders vying for three licenses to operate downstate casinos — licenses that are set to be awarded by the end of the year. In order for his bill to move forward, he needed the Legislature to free up the parkland adjacent to Citi Field. Historically, local elected officials are given de facto 'member deference' when it comes to matters of parkland alienation. Ramos made her opposition to the casino plan known last year and even held a press conference bashing the proposal: 'I'm in a position to defend the will of my constituents, and I would be shocked, actually, if the state Senate would allow for someone else to introduce such legislation,' she said last year. But that's exactly what happened. State Sen. John Liu, a Democrat who last year was opposed to efforts to insert the bill in the state budget, introduced legislation in March that freed up parkland both in his district and hers — a move that circumvented Ramos and allowed Cohen's bill to come to the floor with Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins' blessing. While Ramos still opposes the casino plan, her reaction to Liu's bill has been one of resignation, rather than protest. Following the bill's expected passage today, Hochul will have to sign of on it for it to become law. She has not given any indication she's against the measure, and Cohen is one of the most prolific donors to the New York Democratic party. — Jason Beeferman GROUNDING ICE: The latest plan in Albany to combat the Trump administration targets airlines contracting with ICE for deportation flights. State Sen. Pat Fahy and Assemblymember Michaelle Solages unveiled a bill today focused on airlines participating in removals that occur without judicial hearings or court warrants. Those airlines would be banned from contracting with state and local governments under the bill and would lose their tax exemption for jet fuel. 'We are saying this is not going to happen on our watch — not with our tax dollars and not in our state,' Solages said. 'This is not just about policy, this is about us stopping a constitutional crisis.' — Bill Mahoney FROM THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine is releasing two new ads that build off his and his family's multilingual abilities for his city comptroller run against City Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan. The ads, 'Tell You' and 'Yo Conozco,' with the latter entirely in Spanish, feature Levine's son, Alejandro, speaking about his dad. The campaign is spending $225,000 to push out the ads this week, with the English-language hit airing on cable and digital platforms tomorrow. The Spanish-language ad will also air on digital platforms tomorrow and will hit cable airwaves next week when the campaign plans to spend even more dough. 'This one is personal for me,' Levine said in a statement. 'It means the world to hear these words from my son, and I hope New Yorkers can see the values that I've always tried to live by — integrity, honesty, and a love for this city — reflected in him.' The ads mirror his previous spot, which Levine used to show off his ability to speak in five languages. Brannan has also released two ads, including one featuring Coney Island as a backdrop and highlighting his opposition to Adams' budget cuts last year. 'The most revealing part of Mark Levine's new TV commercial is what's missing: any sign that he's ever stood up to Eric Adams over the past 3.5 years,' Brannan's spokesperson Sam Raskin said. Levine's spokesperson, Annabel Lassally, shot back: 'It's deeply disappointing, but not surprising, to see Justin Brannan responding to a heartfelt ad narrated by Mark's son with an entirely dishonest attack,' she said. 'Mark has consistently stood up to the Adams administration — on housing, budget cuts to libraries, pre-K, and public safety — and his record speaks for itself."' — Jason Beeferman BIG ENDORSEMENT FOR MAYOR ... OF ALBANY: Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie is throwing his weight behind Chief City Auditor Dorcey Applyrs in the crowded Democratic primary for mayor of the state's capital city. 'Dorcey Applyrs is the right person at the right time for the City of Albany,' he said in a statement. 'With more than a decade of experience serving the people of Albany, she knows firsthand the strengths of the city and its people as well as the challenges they face.' It's the first time Heastie has weighed in on a local Albany election, Applyrs' campaign said. The endorsement is also notable given Heastie's decision to stay neutral in the race for mayor of New York City, which includes his Bronx district. 'I am honored to have the endorsement of a leader the caliber of Speaker Heastie who I respect very much,' Applyrs said in a statement. 'His confidence in me and our strong partnership is more important than ever as when I am elected our next mayor we will be making critical decisions about the best ways to capitalize on New York State's $400 million investment in our community.' Also in the race are Albany County Legislator Carolyn McLaughlin, medical technology startup founder Dan Cerutti, and Albany Common Council President Corey Ellis. — Jason Beeferman IN OTHER NEWS — PACKAGING REDUCTION AND RECYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE ACT: Senate Republicans rallied against the packaging bill today. (Buffalo News) — UPSTATE UNION BATTLE: An apple farm is refusing to follow a contract it mediated with its union, despite state lawmakers' efforts to allow farms to unionize in 2019. (New York Focus) — SUBSIDIZED LANDLORDS EVICT: More than 300 eviction warrants were sought by landlords who received public funds to house tenants who were recently homeless or suffer from mental illness and substance abuse. (Gothamist) Missed this morning's New York Playbook? We forgive you. Read it here.
Phone Arena
24-05-2025
- Phone Arena
Latest Android beta update has me looking at my Pixel 6 Pro in a new light
Most of you probably think that I've always owned an iPhone since the OG model was released in 2007. Yes, the first iPhone was my first smartphone, but after that, the vast majority of my phones have been Android models starting with the Motorola DROID which was released in late 2009. What a glorious time it was to be a smartphone enthusiast as manufacturers were putting out new models quickly. One underrated phone I bought was the DROID DNA made by HTC. When a problem developed with the phone, HTC sent me a One (M8) as a replacement. You could have knocked me over with a feather. The One M8 remains one of my favorite phones of all time. The unibody aluminum build was solid and the front-facing stereo BoomSound speakers were loud and clear. Eventually, I picked up the Pixel 2 XL which was another extraordinary Android phone. Boy, do I miss my HTC One M8. | Image credit-HTC When Google introduced the new design and improvements for the Pixel 6 series, I was hooked. Like most Pixel models at that time, there were several bugs discovered following the release of the phone. Google, as usual, eventually exterminated the bugs including a temperamental under-display fingerprint scanner. One problem that Google tried its best to resolve via a software update was the poor 5G modem from Samsung that would sometimes drop connectivity with the network. Battery life was also nothing to write home about. After confirming that the Pixel 6 series would get Android 16, the next month Google added Android 17 support to these phones increasing the number of system updates to five from the original three. And this turned out to be important. I kept the phone around, running on Wi-Fi, mostly to grab images I could use for Android articles. But following the update to Android 16 QPR 1 beta 1, my Pixel 6 Pro is a new phone. Still limited by the original Tensor application processor (AP), which is based on the Exynos 2100, the phone has been improved thanks to some changes in the UI made by Google in Android 16 . One small example is when you delete notifications from the screen, you previously had to scroll down to see them and then scroll up to the end where a tiny button that said "Clear all" needed to be tapped to erase and clear the notifications. Because of the size and location of this button, this was not such a simple task. After the latest beta update, the "Clear all" button has moved from the right corner to the middle of the screen. It also is much bigger making it much easier to tap. More importantly, the performance of the device is better. Yes, there is no doubt that the original Tensor AP holds back the phone. But the scrolling is now a little smoother although I did encounter a couple of laggy moments. Overall, there is an improvement. Battery life is also improved although the phone will never last as long as you'd expect for a device sporting a 5000mAh capacity battery. Google has added new sounds, and there is a new look for the volume slider. A new feature adds animated weather (like rain or snow) to a photo you've snapped to use as wallpaper. Keep in mind that this is a beta release so there will be some bugs. Still, if you want to install Android 16 QPR 1 Beta 1, which includes the September Pixel Feature Drop, tap on this link and click on the rectangle that says "View your eligible devices." The larger and centered Clear all button on Pixel 6 and later models. | Image credit-PhoneArena This will take you to a page with a small photo of the Pixel model you own. Underneath is a place to tap on "Opt-in to Android 16 QPR 1 beta 1." Press on that link and soon you will get a software update with the new beta. Make sure to back up your phone before you install the update. When it comes to smartphones, my philosophy has always been that the grass is greener on the other side. After using an iPhone for a few years, my Pixel 6 Pro is beginning to look greener each day. Perhaps it really isn't perfect daily driver material (that might have to wait for me to upgrade to the Pixel 10), but it is a surprisingly welcome breath of fresh air.
Qatar Tribune
21-05-2025
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
Hamad Trauma Centre promotes initiative to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists
Tribune News Network Doha The Hamad Injury Prevention Programme of Hamad Trauma Centre supported the 8th UN Global Road Safety Week, which was held from May 12 to 18. This year's theme, 'Streets for Life: #MakeWalkingSafe and #MakeCyclingSafe', underscores the critical need to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists worldwide, as part of a broader effort to reduce road traffic injuries and fatalities. Every year, more than 1.3 million people worldwide lose their lives in road accidents, with pedestrians and cyclists accounting for a significant proportion of these casualties. In Qatar, as urban development progresses, there is a growing need to prioritise the safety of vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists. Despite a 15 percent decrease in Hamad Trauma Centre (HTC) admissions for serious injuries, the Qatar National Trauma Registry has shown a seven percent and 39 percent increase in the number of pedestrians and cyclists admitted to the HTC from 2023 to 2024. Young children, particularly under the age of 15, and older residents, more than 55 years old, were most severely injured as pedestrians. Bicycle-related traumatic injuries, predominantly affect children, below the age of 15, and working-age males who cycle for work or leisure. The HIPP at HTC is committed to preventing unnecessary road traffic injuries [RTIs] from affecting any members of the public. During this UNGRSW, HIPP emphasises the importance of managing speed as a proven means of making our roads safer for all road users, most especially for the most vulnerable road users like pedestrians, cyclists, even children and the elderly. 'We are committed to working together with all our partners to make streets in Qatar safer for all road users, especially the most vulnerable. This year's theme provides an opportunity to reflect on the vital role we can all play in contributing to a safer road environment for pedestrians and cyclists,' said Dr. Rafael Consunji, director of the Hamad Injury Prevention Programme. 'Drivers must not drive while distracted by their mobile phones, always stop for pedestrians on crosswalks and drive under the designated speed limits. Cyclists must make themselves visible [with reflectors or blinking lights], show hand signals when turning and use bike lanes when available. Pedestrians must only cross at designated crossing zones and stay on sidewalks,' Dr. Consunji added. HIPP reaffirms its commitment to advancing evidence-based road safety policies and fostering a culture of community responsibility around safer mobility. In support of the 8th UN Global Road Safety Week, the programme endorses the campaign theme 'Streets for Life: #MakeWalkingSafe and #MakeCyclingSafe', which highlights the urgent need for safer infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists in Qatar and around the world. 'Our goal is to align with the global mission of reducing road traffic deaths and injuries by 50 percent by 2030, and this requires sustained, collaborative action,' said Dr. Consunji. 'This year's campaign reinforces the importance of integrating safety into urban planning and policymaking to protect all road users, especially the most vulnerable.'
