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Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Raise Your Glass
There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Raise Your Glass Constructor: Stella Zawistowski Editor: Anna Gundlach TUMBLER PIGEON (6D: Bird that does somersaults in flight) There are a number of different TUMBLER PIGEON breeds. They are varieties of the rock dove (also known as the rock PIGEON) that have been selected for their ability to roll over backwards during flight. This ability is thought to be a survival tactic to avoid aerial attacks from other birds. ACTOR (4A: Tom Holland or Tom Hollander) It's a fun decision to choose two ACTORs with similar names. ACTOR Tom Holland has played the role of Spider-Man in six MCU movies (2016-2021). ACTOR Tom Hollander's film credits include Gosford Park (2001), Pride and Prejudice (2005), and The Night Manager (2016-present). UHURA (14A: Zoe Saldana's "Star Trek" role) Zoe Saldaña first portrayed communications officer Nyota UHURA in the 2009 movie Star Trek, which is a reboot of the original Star Trek TV series. The movie featured the same main characters as the TV series, played by a new cast. Nichelle Nichols played the role of UHURA in the original series. Zoe Saldaña reprised the role of UHURA in the movies Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), and Star Trek Beyond (2016). TAR PIT (21A: La Brea fossil excavation site) For tens of thousands of years, natural asphalt has seeped up from the ground in the Los Angeles, California area known as the La Brea TAR PITs. The TAR preserved the bones of animals unlucky enough to get caught in the pits centuries ago. The La Brea TAR Pits Museum displays fossils excavated from the TAR PITs. IRAQ (38A: Mosul's country) Mosul is a city located in northern IRAQ along the Tigris River. It is the second-most populous city in IRAQ after Baghdad. The ruins of the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh are located in Mosul. PEPSI (39A: Crystal ___ ('90s cola)) Crystal PEPSI was a clear cola that was sold from 1992 to 1994. BLUE (41A: The "B" in Roy G. Biv) Roy G. Biv (also seen as ROYGBIV) is a mnemonic used to remember the colors of the rainbow in order: red, orange, yellow, green, BLUE, indigo, and violet. PERU (42A: Country bordering Lake Titicaca) Lake Titicaca is the largest lake in South America. The freshwater lake is found in the Andes, on the border of Bolivia and PERU. TED (49A: "The Good Place" star Danson) The Good Place (2016-2020) is a TV series about a heaven-like utopia where humans spend their afterlife. TED Danson portrays Michael, an afterlife "architect" who designs the Good Place neighborhood where the main characters of the show reside. OBI (58A: ___-Wan Kenobi) Our Star Wars friend OBI-Wan Kenobi is making back-to-back puzzle appearances, as we saw this same clue yesterday. PIG LATIN (61A: Anguagelay okenspay ikelay isthay) Well, this is fun! (Although getting spell check to accept the spelling of these words was a bit of a challenge...) In case your PIG LATIN is rusty, this clue says, "Language spoken like this." GOBLET SQUAT (3D: Exercise done holding one dumbbell with both hands) A GOBLET SQUAT is a variation of a SQUAT in which a weight is held in front of the chest while performing the SQUAT. GOBLET SQUATs work your upper body muscles as well as your leg muscles. RASTA (8D: Worshipper of Jah) I have previously written about the religion known as Rastafari, or Rastafarianism, which developed in Jamaica in the 1930s. RASTA beliefs include monotheism, a belief in one God, who is referred to as Jah. ROTI (11D: ___ canai (Malaysian flatbread) ROTI canai is a popular breakfast and snack in Southeast Asia, especially in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. The flatbread is made by rolling dough out until it is paper thin, and then rolling or folding it to create multiple layers. OHIO (58D: Cedar Point's state) Cedar Point is an amusement park in Sandusky, OHIO. The park is located on a peninsula that extends into Lake Erie. LOU (62D: Jazz composer Mary ___ Williams) Mary LOU Williams (1910-1981) was a jazz pianist, arranger, and composer. She wrote and arranged songs for many jazz artists, including Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman. A couple of other clues I especially liked: THE L BOMB (19A: Word "dropped" in a deepening relationship) IT ME (2D: "omg i feel seen") GOBLET SQUAT (3D: Exercise done holding one dumbbell with both hands) TUMBLER PIGEON (6D: Bird that does somersaults in flight) MUG ROOT BEER (9D: Rival of Dad's and Barq's) RAISE YOUR GLASS: The top word of each vertical theme answer is a type of GLASS: GOBLET, TUMBLER, and MUG. The word RAISE in the title gave me a good idea that the theme would be found in the tops of vertical theme answers. It's nice that each GLASS is located such that it is being "raised" to the top of the grid. Thank you, Stella, for this enjoyable puzzle. USA TODAY's Daily Crossword Puzzles Sudoku & Crossword Puzzle Answers This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Crossword Blog & Answers for June 5, 2025 by Sally Hoelscher
Local Italy
28-05-2025
- Local Italy
Italy court overturns ban on self check-ins for holiday rentals
The ban was introduced by Italy's interior ministry on November 18th, abruptly ending popular remote check-in practices for guests and forcing property owners to carry out check-in operations in person. Italy's interior ministry said at the time that the measure sought to 'prevent public order and safety risks in relation to the possible accommodation of dangerous individuals or those linked to criminal or terrorist organisations". The absence of 'in-person identification of guests' meant that properties 'could be occupied by [...] individuals whose identities remain unknown' to police, it added. The ministry ban was followed by a spate of police operations aimed at removing key boxes in cities around the country, with the move sparking anger among the thousands of holidaymakers and property owners relying on self-check-in methods. In a ruling issued on Tuesday, Lazio's Regional Administrative Court (TAR) overturned the previous interior ministry directive, saying that it lacked sufficient legal grounds and placed disproportionate burdens on property owners. 'In-person identification is not, in itself, capable of ensuring public order and security, which is the explicit aim of the circular,' the court said. The ban doesn't have 'adequate justifications for the obligation it imposes,' it added. Italian holiday rental association FARE welcomed Tuesday's ruling, saying that safety concerns 'cannot be used as an excuse to slow down the evolution of the [rental] sector and place undue responsibilities on those who operate within the law". Besides not being justified 'by real needs', the ban 'violated the principles of legality' and placed an 'excessive burden' on the non-hotel accommodation sector, FARE added. Italy's interior minister Matteo Piantedosi hasn't yet commented on the ruling. However, a ministry spokesperson told Italian media that the minister would wait for the court to publish the full list of reasons behind the ruling before deciding whether to appeal to a higher administrative court. Italian media reports said the Lazio court ruling only applied to the national ban enforced on November 18th. Bans on self check-ins introduced by individual municipalities (comuni) around the country wouldn't be affected, meaning any local ordinances would remain in place, they said. Florence Mayor Sara Funaro told La Nazione that the court's verdict wouldn't affect a city-wide ban on key boxes introduced in late February. 'We acknowledge the court's decision, but it doesn't affect our regulations,' she said. 'The ban remains in place.' Following TAR's ruling, however, members of Florence's right-wing opposition urged Funaro to immediately repeal the municipal ban. Marco Stella, head of the Tuscany branch of the Forza Italia party, said the court's decision was 'a definitive blow to the anti-holiday-rental policies put in place by the Florence city administration'. He also called on Funaro 'to immediately scrap the ridiculous and inquisitorial mission' against holiday rentals.
The Star
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Inspiring the leaders of tomorrow
Future forward: Yeoh (left) and Wong. Youth Economic Forum 2025 set to take place July 18 at TAR UMT, Setapak KUALA LUMPUR: The coming Youth Economic Forum 2025 will gather 300 university students and young professionals at TAR UMT's Setapak campus here, providing a platform to engage the next generation of changemakers. Themed 'Young Professionals Shaping the Future Together', the July 18 event is aimed at bridging the aspirations of Gen Z and Gen Alpha with the realities of today's economic landscape in mind. The full-day event will feature panel discussions, networking opportunities and insights from industry leaders. Organising chairman Eric Yeoh said the forum was mooted for collaborative discussions between the TAR Alumni group and educational stakeholders on the need for a more unified and strategic platform to engage the younger generation. 'The TAR Alumni group is playing a key role in bringing this vision to life. This is more than just a conference. 'It's a community coming together to exchange ideas, challenge assumptions and build the foundation for a more informed and inclusive future,' he said when contacted. Yeoh said the specific target was university students – primarily from TAR UMT – as well as young working adults, many of whom are part of Gen Z. He said besides sharing knowledge, the forum was to create bridges between generations, industries and aspirations. 'Gen Z lived through their first economic crisis during the Covid-19 lockdown. Gen Alpha were too young to fully understand it, but they are now entering adulthood in a world fundamentally changed by it. This forum is for them,' he said. Yeoh said participants will engage with a wide range of topics designed to challenge and inspire. The programme will begin with opening remarks by TARC Education Foundation board of trustees chairman Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Tanjung Piai MP Datuk Seri Dr Wee Jeck Seng is scheduled to deliver the closing remarks, while TAR UMT Board of Governors member Datuk Chong Sin Woon will address participants during the lunch session. Forum executive adviser Dr Chris Daniel Wong said the speakers will include AI Specialist Ray Chung, IBPO Group Bhd chief technology officer Samuel Quek, Ata Plus (ECF Platform) founder Elaine Lockman, Oriental Kopi founder Datuk Calvin Chan, Vanilla Crepe founder Nelson Liew, Malaysia Venture Capital & Private Equity Association chairman Ng Saik Kit, Mental Health Management expert Shahidah Hamid and mental health trainer Lisha Bhaskaran. There will be four substantive panel discussions. The first will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the workforce, highlighting the shift from routine automation to the emergence of new roles such as AI ethicists and human AI interaction designers. Yeoh said the panel will also discuss key skills, such as data literacy and emotional intelligence that young professionals must develop to stay relevant in an AI driven future. The second panel will feature successful entrepreneurs sharing personal, candid accounts of building sustainable ventures from side hustles. This session will offer practical financial strategies, insights into managing cash flow and the importance of setting realistic, measurable goals. The third discussion will offer an insider's perspective on venture capital, guiding participants through the fundraising process from seed stage to Series B. Yeoh said the final panel will address the growing issue of mental resilience in the context of hustle culture, by examining the psychological effects of chronic overwork, among others. The forum, to be conducted in English, has an entry fee of RM60 which includes lunch and tea breaks. The organising committee is targeting a balanced audience of about 150 university students and 150 young working adults. For details, visit
The Citizen
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Regional Extreme Festival preparing for lights out at Zwartkops
Third round of this year's championship will be headed by the ATS 200, a 200 km endurance race. The Zwartkops Raceway outside Pretoria will host round three of this year's Regional Extreme Festival Presented By Coca-Cola on Saturday, with the event to include one of inland competitors' annual highlights. 200 km endurance The highlight in question will be the ATS Zwartkops 200, the season's only endurance race for Ferro Energia 111 GT Sports and Saloon Cars. Wayne Robb (Ford Focus ST) should be contender for podium places in Saturday's Zwartkops 200 endurance race. Photograph: Dave Ledbitter. The 200 kilometre race will include a mandatory three-minute pit stop, during which teams have to change at least one wheel on their cars, without the use of power tools. The race has attracted 39 entries, with pre-event victory favourites to include Wouter Roos and Peet Visagie (Origen Oils Volkswagen Golf GTI), Mark du Toit (TAR BMW Z4), Ishmail Peck (National Motorsport BMW 130i), Piet Potgieter (Nathan's Volkswagen Golf), Mike O'Sullivan (All Things Motoring Honda Ballade), Wayne Robb (Ford Focus ST) and Craig Priestley (Tactical Fluid Volkswagen Polo). ALSO READ: Kyalami shows its teeth to National and Regional Extreme Festivals Others to watch will include Melanie Spurr (Origen Oils Volkswagen Polo), Ishmael Baloyi (TAR Honda Civic), Louis Scholtz (Car Care Clinic Honda Ballade), Lenard Archer (ACD Welkom Hyundai Getz), Jonathan du Toit (TAR Honda Civic), Jonathan Visser (Auto Express Volkswagen Polo) and Shaun Vermaak/Strati Yannakis (Gapcon BMW M235i). BMW M Performance Heading up the supporting programme over two races each, the BMW M Performance Parts Series will be split in two categories due to the number entrants. Topping the list in classes A, B and C should be people like Leon Loubser (Monaco Motors 335i), Renier Smith (M3 Turbo), Nek Makris (335i), Bob Neil (Delmon Mining M3 Turbo), Anton Pommersheim (Eagle Granite M3 Turbo), Andreas Meier (#CEC 318i STC), Carlo Garbini (Kimbo 328i Turbo) and Fabio Fedetto (M4). Bernard de Gouveia (De Gouveia Accountants M3) should be the man to beat in the races for cars in Classes D, E and F. He will face off against drivers like Dawie Olivier (International Race Supplies 330i), Gerhard du Plessis (Deep Civils M240i), Nick Naidoo (Waldans Cartage 1 Series M Coupe), Craig Herbst (The Blue Store 335i), Eugene Gouws (Master Mowers M3), Neil Reynolds (Valve Hospital 330i) and Andre Scheepers (Curvent 325i Turbo). Volkswagen Challenge Wayne Masters (Performance Masters) should be the man to beat in the largely Polo campaigned ATE Volkswagen Challenge. Stuart Mack (AutoZone) currently tops the ATE Volkswagen Challenge title points ladder, and will wish to keep it like that on Saturday. Photograph: Dave Ledbitter. He will be chased by drivers like Jayden Goosen (Ferro Energia), Elna Croeser (ATE Brakes), Dean Ross (Norbrake), Ian Walker (Mellow Velo), and current championship leader Stuart Mack (AutoZone). V8 Supercars The Dunlop V8 Supercars should see current title leader Warren Lombard (Pepboys Automotive Ford Mustang) fighting to maintain a narrow points lead over Thomas Reib (Café 9 Automotive Chevrolet Lumina). Warren Lombard (Pepboys Automotive Ford Mustang) will go to Zwartkops as the current Dunlop V8 Supercar points leader. Photograph: Dave Ledbitter. Others who could challenge for podiums should include Wayne Spicer (Wellness Group Jaguar XK8), Franco di Matteo (Di Matteo Jaguar XK8), Terry Wilford (Fuchs Ford Mustang), Ben Morgenrood (Morgenrood Auto Ford Mustang), Auke Compaan (CMI Lubricants Ford Mustang), Richard Fuller (PotAround Ford Falcon) and Steve Herbst (Prei Instrumentation Chevrolet Corvette). Single-seaters The all-new Liqui Moly Super Vee category will kick off with a 21-car grid, led by drivers like Lushen Ramchander (Liqui Moly Forza), Blane de Meilon (Lantis), Morgan Jacobs (Liqui Moly Stealth), Nick van der Westhuizen (N+W Stealth), Kanya Mahajana (Sting) and Mark Tucker (Forza). The all-new Liqui Moly Super Vee category will kick off with a 21-car grid, led by drivers like Lushen Ramchander (Liqui Moly Forza). Photograph: Brandsponential. With 26 drivers facing the starter, the DOE CIM Lubricants Formula Vee races should see ultra close spectacle, with top competitors likely to include title defender Lendl Jansen (Bull Security Rhema), Peter Hills (MXTwo Rhema), Gert van den Berg (DOE Parts Rhema), MD Bester (MXTwo Rhema), David Austin (DA Rhema), Anton van der Merwe (MonitorNet Rhema) and Vaughn Hills (MXTwo Rhema). How much and when? The Zwartkops gates will be open from 06h00, with racing to commence at 09h30. Admission will cost R140 per adult and R100 per student, with kids under the age of 12 going in for free. Food and drink will be on sale or you may take your own and you are welcome to set up camp and braai on the grass embankments. Everybody is invited to visit the pits and the circuit's Mini Moke trains will run between spectator areas and the pit gate throughout the day. The full event programme will be available on the Extreme Festival Presented By Coca-Cola website closer to the weekend. All relevant spectator information can also be accessed via the Extreme Festival Links page. The day's events will be broadcast live on the Extreme Festival website. NOW READ: Regional Extreme Festival puts on a fizzy display at Zwartkops
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Time of India
OFT hands over 92 Trichy Carbine rifles to Kerala police
Trichy: Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli ( OFT ) handed over 92 TriCa (Trichy Carbine 7.62x39 mm), a mini version of Trichy Assault Rifle (TAR), to the Kerala police force on Friday. This is the first delivery of the rifles from OFT, a unit of Advanced Weapons & Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) functioning under the ministry of defence. Executive director Sanjay Shrivastava along with general managers flagged off the vehicle carrying the weapons to Kerala. TriCa is an indigenously developed weapon. OFT said that TriCa has the size of a typical submachine gun, weighing 3.5kg (with magazine) and with a firing range of up to 175m. It is a light and compact weapon designed for the crews of infantry combat vehicles, helicopters, paratroopers, police personnel, personnel guarding high secure buildings including airports, and special operation was first released by the factory in July 2021, and the Kerala police placed the order for 92 rifles in 2022. As of May 2025, OFT said it has received orders from Assam forest and Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) units for the weapon. Besides, TAR and TriCa, OFT has also been manufacturing the 12.7mm stabilised remote control gun (SRCG) system.
