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milyon88 com register NORMAL — It was a particularly frigid Friday morning as Andrew Ballinger surveyed a basement wall made of concrete blocks that was slowly, at a snail's pace, collapsing from the pressure outside. "This is a very common issue, especially with block walls," said Ballinger, general manager with Foundation Recovery Systems (FRS) . The Normal home's occupant is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and FRS got involved because a local group, Veterans Maintenance Solutions, interceded on the veteran's behalf. Veterans Maintenance Solutions is the action arm of Central Illinois Housing Network (CIHN) , a nonprofit organization that offers free home inspections and maintenance for current and former servicemembers and their families in Central Illinois, said President Bill Gobtop. "Most of the time, when (veterans) come to us, they're really at a dead end," Gobtop said. "They don't know who (to ask for help). They don't know how to do it themselves." Along with his wife, Starr, Bill Gobtop founded the nonprofit in January 2019 with the mission to help veterans, servicemembers and their families with significant home repairs or adjustments free of cost, Starr Gobtop said. "We work with all kinds of veterans organizations here in town, the VFW, the American Legion and all of that," she said. Foundation repairs are just one of a myriad of issues the Gobtops tackle for local veterans, many of whom have mobility issues. "Our very first (job) was a ramp, of course," Starr Gobtop said. "That's very important to be able to access homes. ... These folks had actually had a fire in their home (and) moved into a new home. The partner was an amputee, so their solution to get her in and out of the house in a wheelchair was a piece of plywood on stairs." "It was not even anchored," her husband added. They had "a 4-by-8(-foot) sheet on the edge of the platform and the steps and rock-and-roll down." That first job took the better part of week, Bill Gobtop said. Production Manager Andrew Weis installs an overhead brace for an IntelliBrace system on Dec. 6 in the Normal home of a Navy veteran. Usually, work like ramp installations and basic repairs are handled by the Gobtops, their son, Nick, and a team of volunteers, Bill Gobtop said. "If it is something that touches plumbing and electric, we have licensed contractors that we work with," he said. Or, in the case of the slowly collapsing basement wall, licensed professionals for a foundation repair. If houses are not built with proper drainage around their foundation, earth and water can add extra pressure on the walls, causing them to creep inward and threaten the home's structural integrity, said Alex Lewis, certified field inspector with FRS. "We're putting out four IntelliBraces with joist reinforcements to stabilize this wall," Ballinger said. "Gradually ... this wall will be able to go back to where it originally was." IntelliBrace is a system that provides counter pressure by placing a metal brace on the wall from floor to ceiling. The brace is attached to a board affixed to the ceiling with a special coupling that allows varying amounts of pressure to be applied to the wall, essentially pushing the wall back into place over time. "It's gradual," Ballinger said. "So usually we adjust them every year. ... This one, I would say within a couple years, you can get it pretty close to original." Getting the actual repairs or installs complete is just half the battle, Bill Gobtop said. "There's really two levels of support," he said. "There's people in the trades and material providers," but the other, often more difficult, fight is funding the projects. "Financial (help) is the most important because we have veterans that we have on a list that we don't have the funds to help," Starr Gobtop said. Among those repairs are several ramps, bathroom repairs, walk-in showers, handrail installations and the remaining three walls of the home in Normal. "(FRS) came in, looked at it and said, 'Really, all the walls need to be taken care of, but this is the wall that needs to be taken care of first'," Starr Gobtop said. But all of those jobs cost money, she said. There are limited grants available for groups like Veterans Maintenance Solutions, one of which is the Home Improvement/Structural Alterations (HISA) grant through the Department of Veterans Affairs . But that only affords up to $6,800 to address an issue a veteran is having in their home that is exacerbating a service-connected disability, which means it may not pay for a foundation repair. The Gobtops host small fundraisers throughout the year, including a golf outing every summer, but the list of veterans in need keeps growing, and the price of goods continues to skyrocket, Bill Gobtop said. To learn more about how to help the Gobtops in their efforts to support servicemembers across Central Illinois, visit the Veterans Maintenance Solutions website at servingvets.net/take-action or call Starr Gobtop at 309-838-9124. The Lincoln NWS office provides warnings, forecasts, and other weather and climate information to the public, media, emergency management, and other customers Conway, a adoptable 5-month old terrier mix with the Humane Society of Central Illinois, has his photo taken with Santa Joel Purcell on Friday at Sugar Mama Bakery during the annual "Once Upon a Holiday" event in downtown Bloomington. The Humane Society will be hosting a "Paws & Claus: Pet Photos with Santa event" at the Bloomington Moose Lodge 745/WOTM Chapter 173 on Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. Rick Harney, left, and Dale Evans perform holiday songs at Joann Goetzinger Art Studio and Gallery on Friday during the annual "Once Upon a Holiday" event in downtown Bloomington. Bloomington police detective Martin Krylowicz, left, writes "tickets" citing naughty or nice behavior for Santi, left, and Leonie Castrejon as their mother, Emily Castrejon, looks on Friday in downtown Bloomington. A live nativity scene included church member Judy Holder on Friday night at Second Pres in downtown Bloomington. Seventh and eighth grade members of the Chiddix Junior High student orchestra perform at Red Raccoon Games, 301 N. Main St., as part of downtown Bloomington's First Friday event for December. Chloe Normal and Jason Zummallen sport festive headwear as they enjoy the cozy atmosphere at Ivy Lane Bakery, 405 N. Main St., during the December First Friday event in downtown Bloomington. Seventh grader Lauren Powell performs with the Chiddix Junior High student orchestra on Friday at Red Raccoon Games. Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe speaks during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Friday evening to kick off the holiday season in downtown Bloomington. Nitsch Theatre Arts members perform with accompanying holiday music before the lighting of downtown Bloomington's Christmas tree on Friday night. From left to right, Tracy Patkunas, Erin Jensen, Michael Jensen, Carol Elliott and Roger Elliott take a selfie on Friday after the Christmas tree was lit during the annual "Once Upon a Holiday" event in downtown Bloomington. Bloomington Police Detective Martin Krylowicz hands out "tickets" on Santa's behalf to children at downtown Bloomington's First Friday event. A festive crowd gathers outside of the McLean County Museum of History for a Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Friday evening. A clock-in for the elves is on display at Ivy Lane Bakery during the annual "Once Upon a Holiday" event in downtown Bloomington. Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe addresses attendees at the tree lighting ceremony on Friday in downtown Bloomington. Contact D. Jack Alkire at (309)820-3275. Twitter: @d_jack_alkire Get local news delivered to your inbox! 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“Fortunately, the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is now well understood by most players in the industry after a year of implementation, despite adding yet another layer of regulatory complexity to an already highly regulated business. But we see that significant obstacles still need to be overcome as we navigate the road ahead to efficient compliance,” says OceanScore Managing Director Albrecht Grell. Shipping companies are now anxiously awaiting a March 2025 deadline for verification of MRV reports submitted for the current year that will determine the volume of EU Allowances (EUAs), or carbon credits, to be surrendered next September. “This leaves the industry with nine more months of uncertainty. Many challenges remain and their true impact will only become clear when EUAs need to be surrendered,” Grell points out. System readiness and automation gaps In its end-of-year assessment, maritime data and technology firm OceanScore has diagnosed a range of technical and commercial issues still to be resolved to make progress, as it also looks ahead to 2025 and beyond. On the technical side, it highlights system readiness and automation gaps with a lack of harmonized data formats and standardized APIs, as well as odd errors in reporting systems, leading to inefficiencies that underscore the need for a coordinated approach and standardized practices across the industry. Data overcharging, voyage discrepancies and off-hire issue A contentious issue has been the attempt by some service providers to charge shipping companies twice for their data – once for the service itself and again for sharing it via APIs. “The industry has largely resisted this practice, curtailing most cases of double charging, but continued vigilance will be essential,” OceanScore states. Significant discrepancies between commercial voyage definitions and MRV reporting requirements have also created challenges, particularly for voyage charter agreements, that “hinder efficient compliance”. “These differences complicate commercial settlements, as event reporting systems often fail to align data accurately in verification statements,” according to the firm. Another issue is that technical off-hires need to be deducted when invoicing charterers for EUAs, as allowances incurred for off-hires remain the responsibility of the owner. Off-hires though are typically not verified, delaying negotiations and settlements. “Improved reporting frameworks could help resolve these inefficiencies and support more seamless compliance,” it states. Transparency in transactions On the commercial side, transparency has emerged as a significant concern in managing EUAs. Invoicing for EUAs has become a labour-intensive task, with diverse format requirements, varying request frequencies and interim statements complicating the process. OceanScore says many shipping companies struggle to track whether invoices have been accepted, EUAs delivered or payments made without a centralized system. This, it points out, has exposed the limitations of Excel in handling the complexities of emissions compliance, prompting an industry shift towards adoption of professional compliance management tools like OceanScore’s ETS Manager that is now being used by some 50 companies representing 1300 vessels. From January next year, this will be part of an integrated OceanScore platform rebranded as Compliance Manager covering solutions for both the EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime. OceanScore client Hammonia Reederei states: “As a high-quality third-party manager, transparency is at the core of how we work with our customers – no hidden charges, no hidden fees. Managing ETS exposure across multiple owners and charterers is a complex task, but OceanScore’s ETS Manager has made it efficient and straightforward. Their solution not only streamlines our processes but also helps us provide clear, transparent cost breakdowns around ETS compliance to our customers, reinforcing our commitment to trust and accountability.” Accountability and accounting Shipman clauses continue to be a source of friction, particularly for non-European owners reluctant to accept responsibility for EU ETS compliance, according to OceanScore. “Third-party managers thus often attempt to shift this responsibility onto owners, including the management of commercial processes, which has proven challenging. Managers, as the natural entities to handle compliance (given their MRV and FuelEU obligations), require appropriate compensation for the added workload and protection against counterparty risks to effectively manage EU ETS compliance,” the firm states. Opening Maritime Operator Holding Accounts (MOHAs) also remains a significant challenge for many companies. Those without MOHAs or Union Registry Trading Accounts face inefficiencies, such as being unable to receive EUAs from charterers or purchase EUAs when needed. Vessel-specific MOHAs often create additional inefficiencies. “Concerns about ‘contaminating’ an entire fleet due to non-compliance in one vessel have proven exaggerated, and the headache of managing these multiple accounts appears to outweigh the benefits,” OceanScore states. Limited access to MOHAs and Trading Accounts could have exposed companies to significant price risks in 2024. However, the relatively low volatility of EUA prices mitigated these risks, providing some stability for companies navigating the first year of compliance, according to OceanScore. ‘Need for robust solutions’ Looking ahead, Grell says “temporary solutions may suffice for now in tackling some of these challenges, but they are not sustainable long-term”, especially with implementation of FuelEU from next year that he believes will amplify pressure for automated data-driven systems to cope with the complexity. “The lessons from these challenges highlight the need for systematic, scalable solutions to manage emissions compliance effectively, ensuring long-term success under the EU ETS framework. The growing need for robust tools is clear. Transparency, efficiency and collaboration across stakeholders will be crucial to tackle the challenges ahead,” he concludes. Source: OceanScore

The stars of the latest screen-to-stage adaptation open up to PEOPLE about bringing the Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn film to life again Bruce Glikas/Getty . . . And now, . The two actresses have officially cemented their names among the pantheon of legendary comedic Broadway duos with their performances in , the hilarious new musical which opened to rave reviews on Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. Based on the 1992 Robert Zemeckis dark comedy starring and , the stage show follows longtime frienemies Madeline Ashton (Hilty) and Helen Sharp (Simard), whose bitter feud gets deadly when the two take a mysterious potion that gives them eternal youth and beauty. Joining them is Destiny's Child icon , in her first original Broadway role, and Tony nominee as Ernest, Madeline's husband (and Helen's former fiancé). Tony Award-winner Christopher Gattelli directs and choreographs the musical, which features a score from the songwriting team of Julia Mattison and Noel Carey, and a book by Marco Pennette. Related: Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman Ahead of opening night, PEOPLE caught up with Hilty and Simard to discuss their roles, their friendship and how they've found deeper meaning in the musical's themes. People throw around the term "dream come true" a lot. I've been known to do that myself, and not that I didn't mean it before, but I really, really mean it with this job because it really has been so satisfying. The script is genius. The songs are incredible. The costumes are stunning. There's just a magic to it where you can feel how uniquely special it is. It's almost hard to stay in your body when you think about it, because it can feel like it's happening to another person. I find myself every day going, "When's the other shoe going to drop? This is too good to be true." For me, to have this opportunity as two women is really thrilling professionally, personally, especially in the macrocosm of theater. It's almost as if we're . I hope it's the start of long, long collaboration. Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman Related: It can be incredibly daunting at first, especially when you frame it like, "Who do I think I am, taking on a role that the greatest actress of all time made iconic? How dare you!" I don't think either of us were like, "Yeah, that's right. We deserve this!" [Laughs] We're far too humbled by this industry to feel that way. But at the same time, I think both of us are just such huge fans of their work and of the movie, we feel lucky to be doing this. Exactly. I love both Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn so much, watched all their movies as a kid, and it's truly an honor and a privilege to be chosen to be one half of that equation. And like I've said many, many times, I couldn't ask for a better partner in Megan. I feel the same about Jennifer. I get to be opposite one of the greatest actresses of our time. [Looks around] That's you, lady! I'm talking about you! I understand that Meryl and Goldie were good friends when they filmed this, and that's very important to me. I told Megan, "You will be my friend. You have no choice. You're going to like me or else. You're going to be stuck with me." And it's just been really lovely to play with her on stage. Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman You definitely look at it and say, "What are the things that I can pay homage to and what are the things that I can give an essence of?" It's that fine line. It's very good for any actor who's faced with something like this, or in general, to remember that you have nothing to prove; you only have something to share. And what you're going to share is yourself and pieces of yourself. We're also not here to mimic their performance. Nobody can, nor should they. Right, this isn't . And to those who come after Megan and I, they shouldn't imitate us. Everyone has something special and unique about them, and that informs the character and makes it special and unique to you. I like the word "exaggerated" because it is a theatrical experience, it's not a film. And so we're not recreating the film, but we also have a mandate to make it theatrical. Hopefully we do it in a way that even when it's the most exaggerated with broad brush strokes, it still resonates as being honest. I always says, this is the same story told through the lens of, "What would happen if they were singing and dancing while they were trying to kill each other?" Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman Comedy is so deceptively difficult. It's equal parts math and magic. There's a rhythm and a timing and a certain something that you can't really describe in words. And I don't think people really understand how difficult it is, because when it's working, you shouldn't feel the work at all. You know that moment in where Jeff Goldblum has the water on his hand and the water goes this way, and the next time it could go this way? Well, to Megan's point about math, boy, it infuriates me on the stage when, if the science is not right or the math is not right, then the joke doesn't work. So it really is that specific. I feel blessed to have a partner in Jennifer. We have a really special understanding of that math and magic. And like she said, it really takes partners who are listening to each other. It was easy to find the comedy with Megan because we just listen to one another. We talk with our eyes on stage and we're very, in my opinion, extremely generous with one another. It was super fun to figure it all out at first. And we can't give away the secrets, but the magic and illusions are quite active for us both. But the real job is in the maintenance of it and that's something people won't really understand. We're working hard behind the scenes to make it happen! Megan is charged with having to do incredible work in that regard, in my opinion. It's really thrilling and we have to treat ourselves like athletes. I mean, Megan and I do so much to stay healthy, fit and ready for service. If there is a stock in Epsom salts, buy now. Because wow, we are going to be using a lot of it during the course of the show. Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman Absolutely. And can you believe this is their first Broadway credit? I keep saying, we're very lucky to be in their first musical before they're too famous to speak to us anymore! I think every interview I've done, and this is no exception, I've said the thing that I'm most excited about in this show is how it's going to change our composer and lyricist's lives. They're that good. I'm blown away, not only by what they've created but how they've change it along the way to meet the ever-shifting needs of the show. They're so smart and so adaptive. And how thrilling to hear them write in all of these different voices, too, and to create a score with levels.'SIMARD: Universal did take a chance on them. It's a true testament of meritocracy in action. They called for submissions and Julia and Noel submitted the best material, and they got it. And I love that. This is their first big thing and it's going to be the first of many. I'm blown away, not only by what they've created but how they've change it along the way to meet the ever-shifting needs of the show. They're so smart and so adaptive. And how thrilling to hear them write in all of these different voices, too, and to create a score with levels. [Sarcastically] Nahhh. [Dryly] Pass. [Dismissively] Next question! [Laugh] No, Chris is truly the best. He plays the role Bruce Willis made famous on screen and it's wild how much he feels like Bruce up there. He really does. We actually watched him on stage yesterday — he didn't know we were watching him just sort something out — and he was so focused and we were just, "Look at him go!" He's just so lovely and kind and such a sweet man, which comes across in his Ernest. I can't wait for people to see him try to navigate us two crazies, because so much of his job in this show is listening and reacting. And handing us shovels. He's very good at handling us shovels. Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman Related: Pressures? What pressures? I don't feel any of those pressures at all. I don't know what you're talking about. I'm so obsessed with you. [Laughs] No, as a deeply vain person — and one who has been that way since she was a teenager — it's something that I've struggled with for decades. I think, unfortunately, people make a lot of money off of women hating themselves. And so it's kind of ingrained in our brains and our bodies to constantly want to do more to make ourselves desirable. Especially in this industry. It's really, really difficult to separate yourself from that. I agree and , and sort of the dark places that disease [anorexia] took me to. It's something many of us have to face every day. I don't think there's a person out there who doesn't understand the pressure of looking their best. I identify deeply with Madeline. She's a woman of a certain age in an industry that is brutal to women. How dare any of us get older! I don't know how many times, I've heard, "Boy, she's really let herself go." And conversely, "Ooh, she's had too much work done." There's no winning. None at all. We, the collective "we," are in a lose-lose situation. But at the same time, the best comedy is rooted and pain. And I think we're both able to really laugh at it through the course of this show. Completely. That's why I'm really, really thrilled to get to tell this story. While it is really funny, it's funny because it's based in honest truth. And it asks that question: How far are we willing to go to meet these horribly unrealistic standards of beauty and perfection? Franz Szony Related: In a way. I've gotten to a place where, as far as I'm concerned, everyone should do what makes them feel their best. If you can look at yourself in the mirror and say, "I love that person" — no matter what you look like, no matter what you've done to yourself or not done? That's a win, right there. What matters is how you feel. It doesn't matter what anyone else says, it's no one's business. I love that answer. And I agree — you know, I have this song in the show called "Falling Apart," and I love it so much because she's listing all of the ways she's tortured herself in an effort to stay relevant and it's still not enough. She still feels cast aside and worthless. And I think it's helped me realize just how ridiculous this all is. It really is. You have to just live for you. I mean, I've already said it but I'm not going to live this whole year of my life without having a cheeseburger or a slice of pizza. Amen to that. The other night I had two slices of pizza and I texted Megan, "I'll be taking no further questions at this time." . . . But listen, I laugh but it's true. I'm not going to make myself crazy to be something that I'm not. And I want to own every curve of my body. I think they're beautiful and if other people don't, who cares? I feel that about the lines in my face, too. I'm no stranger to treatments. I've been doing Botox since my mid-twenties, just little bits to make sure nothing sets in. And there was a point last year where I was like, "I think I'm just going to let it go for a while." Because, first of all, I need my face to move for the show. And second of all, I wanted to take more control over this. For so long, I fed into this game. And who knows, maybe I'll go back one day — don't hold me to it. But at least for now, I'm allowing myself to let go a bit. One of the things I feel by the end of the show is that there's all kinds of different beauty and beauty standards. And I really like appealing to women of all shapes and sizes. That's what I hope we succeed at at the end of the day. That's more valuable than any laugh, or any applause; knowing that we're helping women see their beauty no matter what. are now on sale.None

“No one truly understands our mission, brand, and product better than the people who live our values and use our product daily. That’s why we chose to build an in-house agency—to ensure our brand remains authentic and aligned with who we are,” Cat van der Werff, Canva’s executive creative director, told Mediaweek . Van der Werff, who recently shared her insights on evolving in-house agencies and attracting top talent at the In-House Agency Council (IHAC) event in Melbourne, explained that the flexibility of an in-house team allows Canva to grow its creative strategies in real-time, in line with the brand’s goals. “As our goals evolve, we can adapt our strategies while maintaining brand consistency. This ensures our identity stays cohesive and impactful, even as we expand into new markets, products, and campaigns,” she said. The benefits go beyond adaptability. According to Van der Werff, having an in-house team fosters collaboration across departments—from Marketing and Sales to HR—eliminating silos and enabling integrated campaigns. It also streamlines decision-making, accelerates timelines, and creates tighter feedback loops, driving efficiency. Van der Werff joined Canva in 2018 as its first brand designer. At the time, the brand identity was in its infancy. “When I asked for brand guidelines, I was handed... a logo. While there wasn’t much of a traditional brand identity, our founders had already established a strong ethos rooted in Canva’s mission and values,” she recalled. Her early efforts included workshops with Canva’s founders to define the company’s values, voice, and visual identity. This collaboration laid the foundation for Canva’s core brand pillars: empowering, inspiring, and human . “Today, I’m proud to lead a team of over 100 incredible creatives who are building a globally beloved brand and realising our mission to empower the world to design,” Van der Werff said. A key part of building Canva’s in-house agency was close collaboration with leadership. “We’ve evolved to involve our entire leadership team—from sales to engineering and beyond. This sparks innovation, fosters new ideas, and ensures alignment, keeping us forward-thinking at every stage,” she said. “It’s one of the benefits of working in-house—you have a level of access that’s hard to achieve on the agency side,” she added. Cliff Obrecht, Mel Perkins and Cameron Adams While building an in-house agency came with its challenges, Van der Werff framed them as opportunities. One such opportunity was balancing brand authenticity with efficiency at scale. To address this, the team developed templates and Brand Kits that empower every team member to create on-brand content. For example, during Canva Create this year, the team designed a visual identity toolkit—including event logos, colour palettes, and press materials—that allowed Canva to scale content production efficiently while staying true to the brand. A standout example of Canva’s in-house capabilities is its recent Love Your Work campaign, inspired by research revealing that many people feel disconnected from their work. The team filmed seven Canva users from diverse backgrounds—a teacher, a DE&I manager, and a business analyst among them—showcasing their stories without scripts to ensure authenticity. Early prototypes were tested with users to refine the creative. “With audio becoming a signature element of our campaigns, we collaborated with Get Gospel, a UK choir that uses Canva for their own marketing, to record the backing track,” Van der Werff shared. The campaign was rolled out across various formats, from TV to organic social content, emails and OOH on buses and airports to target commuters. The 2023 In-House Agency Landscape Report, produced by the In-House Agency Council (IHAC) and Kantar Australia, revealed that 78% of marketers in Australia were working with an in-house agency, compared to 63% only two years prior. As brands look into taking agency services in-house, Van Der Werff noted that when considering an in-house or hybrid model, brands should ensure vision and values are the guiding light. “For us, everything starts and ends with our mission to empower the world to design—it’s the foundation of our creative decisions, big and small,” she said of Canva’s journey. “Building an in-house team has allowed us to live and breathe our values every day, making it easier to bring authenticity to every campaign and touchpoint.” A key learning from Van der Werff shared from her last six years of building an in-house team is the value of continuous learning and iterating. “Growing a team from one to 100+ has meant hiring people who are smarter than me at what they do so I can learn from them. Embracing what you don’t know and seeking out people who can teach you and push you to think bigger is all part of the journey,” she added. Marcel Hashimoto, Cat van der Werff, Sarah Hetherington and Abby Blackmore at the IHAC summit in Melbourne in September On the future of Canva’s in-house agency, Van der Werff said the team remains focused on ambitious goals, including expanding its reach into workplaces worldwide. Currently, 95% of Fortune 500 companies use Canva across Marketing, Sales, Creative, and HR. “I’m excited to see how our brand pillars of Human, Inspiring, and Empowering come to life in different cultures and empower people from all walks of life to achieve their goals,” she said. Beyond its commercial success, Canva’s commitment to being a force for good remains central to its identity. The company’s education and nonprofit programs already support over 70 million students and teachers and 670,000 nonprofits globally. “Our two-step plan is simple: build one of the world’s most valuable companies and do the most good we can,” Van der Werff said. “I’d love for Canva to be known as the Patagonia of design , synonymous with both our product and our impact.” – Top image: Cat van der Werff Keep on top of the most important media, marketing, and agency news each day with the Mediaweek Morning Report – delivered for free every morning to your inbox.

Rico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title when he hit a major league-best .366 for the Atlanta Braves, has died. He was 85. Major League Baseball , the players’ association and the Braves paid tribute to Carty on social media on Sunday. A family friend told Listín Diario — a newspaper in Carty’s native Dominican Republic — that he died Saturday night in an Atlanta hospital. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

WASHINGTON — A top White House official said Wednesday at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations were impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger offered new details about the breadth of the sprawling Chinese hacking campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. FILE - The American and Chinese flags wave at Genting Snow Park ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics, in Zhangjiakou, China, on Feb. 2, 2022. A top White House official on Wednesday said at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File) Neuberger divulged the scope of the hack a day after the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued guidance intended to help root out the hackers and prevent similar cyberespionage in the future. White House officials cautioned that the number of telecommunication firms and countries impacted could grow. The U.S. believes the hackers were able to gain access to communications of senior U.S. government officials and prominent political figures through the hack, Neuberger said. “We don’t believe any classified communications has been compromised,” Neuberger added during a call with reporters. She added that Biden was briefed on the findings and the White House “made it a priority for the federal government to do everything it can to get to the bottom this.” US officials recommend encrypted messaging apps amid "Salt Typhoon" cyberattack, attributed to China, targeting AT&T, Verizon, and others. The Chinese embassy in Washington rejected the accusations that it was responsible for the hack Tuesday after the U.S. federal authorities issued new guidance. “The U.S. needs to stop its own cyberattacks against other countries and refrain from using cyber security to smear and slander China,” embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu said. The embassy did not immediately respond to messages Wednesday. White House officials believe the hacking was regionally targeted and the focus was on very senior government officials. Federal authorities confirmed in October that hackers linked to China targeted the phones of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, along with people associated with Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. The number of countries impacted by the hack is currently believed to be in the “low, couple dozen,” according to a senior administration official. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity under rules set by the White House, said they believed the hacks started at least a year or two ago. The suggestions for telecom companies released Tuesday are largely technical in nature, urging encryption, centralization and consistent monitoring to deter cyber intrusions. If implemented, the security precautions could help disrupt the operation, dubbed Salt Typhoon, and make it harder for China or any other nation to mount a similar attack in the future, experts say. Trump's pick to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel was allegedly the target of cyberattack attempt by Iranian-backed hackers. Neuberger pointed to efforts made to beef up cybersecurity in the rail, aviation, energy and other sectors following the May 2021 ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline . “So, to prevent ongoing Salt Typhoon type intrusions by China, we believe we need to apply a similar minimum cybersecurity practice,” Neuberger said. The cyberattack by a gang of criminal hackers on the critical U.S. pipeline, which delivers about 45% of the fuel used along the Eastern Seaboard, sent ripple effects across the economy, highlighting cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the nation’s aging energy infrastructure. Colonial confirmed it paid $4.4 million to the gang of hackers who broke into its computer systems as it scrambled to get the nation's fuel pipeline back online. Hackers can—and do—target public Wi-Fi networks at cafés and hotels to gain access to your personal information or install malware onto your device, particularly on unsecured networks. Travelers are especially vulnerable to these types of cybersecurity breaches because they are often more reliant on public Wi-Fi than they would be in their home countries where they have more robust phone plans. This reliance on public, unsecured networks means travelers are more likely to use those networks to perform sensitive tasks like financial transfers, meaning hackers can easily gain access to banking information or other passwords. One easy way to safeguard yourself against these breaches is to use a virtual private network, or VPN, while traveling. VPNs are apps that encrypt your data and hide your location, preventing hackers from accessing personal information. An added bonus is that VPNs allow you to access websites that may be blocked or unavailable in the country you are visiting. To use a VPN, simply download a VPN app on your phone or computer, create an account, choose a server, and connect. Pickpockets, scammers, and flagrant, snatch-your-phone-right-out-of-your-hand thieves can be found pretty much everywhere. In London, for instance, a staggering 91,000 phones were reported stolen to police in 2022 , breaking down to an average of 248 per day, according to the BBC. Whether you're visiting a crowded tourist attraction or just want peace of mind, travel experts advise taking precautions to make sure your phone isn't physically stolen or compromised while traveling. There are several antitheft options to choose from. If you want a bag that will protect your phone from theft, experts recommend looking for features like slash-resistant fabric, reinforced shoulder straps, hidden zippers that can be locked, and secure attachment points, like a cross-body strap or a sturdy clip. For tethers, look for those made of tear-resistant material with a reinforced clip or ring. If your phone falls into the wrong hands, there's a good chance you won't be getting it back. Out of those 91,000 phones stolen in London in 2022, only 1,915 (or about 2%) were recovered. The good news is that you can take precautions to make the loss of your phone less devastating by backing up your data before you travel. With backed-up data, you can acquire a new device and still access your photos, contacts, messages, and passwords. Moreover, if you have "Find My Device" or "Find My Phone" enabled, you can remotely wipe your stolen phone's data so the thief cannot access it. It's safest to back up your data to a hard drive and not just the cloud. That way, if you have to wipe your device, you don't accidentally erase the backup, too. In order for the previous tip on this list to work, "Find My Phone" must be turned on in advance, but remotely wiping your device isn't the only thing this feature allows you to do. The "Find My Phone" feature enables you to track your device, as long as it's turned on and not in airplane mode. This is particularly helpful if you misplaced your phone or left it somewhere since it can help you retrace your steps. While this feature won't show you the live location of a phone that has been turned off, it will show the phone's last known location. With "Find My Phone," you can also remotely lock your phone or enable "Lost Mode," which locks down the phone, suspends any in-phone payment methods, and displays contact information for returning the phone to you. If your phone was stolen, experts caution against taking matters into your own hands by chasing down the thief, since this could land you in a potentially dangerous situation and is unlikely to result in getting your phone back. Strong passwords for important accounts help protect your information while you travel, but it's just a first step. The National Cybersecurity Alliance recommends creating long, unique, and complex passwords for every account and combining them with multifactor authentication to create maximum barriers to entry. If you're worried about remembering these passwords, password managers can be a vital tool for both creating and storing strong passwords. Password managers are apps that act as secure vaults for all your passwords. Some even come with a feature that allows you to temporarily delete sensitive passwords before you travel and then easily restore them once you return. Story editing by Mia Nakaji Monnier. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Tim Bruns. Photo selection by Lacy Kerrick. This story originally appeared on Spokeo and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly.The government is today demanding "immediate, mandatory" housing targets from councils as part of its plans to build 1.5 million houses by the next general election. During its election campaign Labour promised to build swathes of new housing to address lack of affordability and supply. And it will today release its latest version of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), setting out the government's homebuilding plans. Under the NPPF, councils will have just 12 weeks to commit to a timetable for providing new homes in their area. And if they fail to do so, ministers will "not hesitate" to impose a plan upon them, the government said, after less than a third of local authorities accepted a plan in the past five years. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: "Our Plan for Change will put builders not blockers first, overhaul the broken planning system and put roofs over the heads of working families and drive the growth that will put more money in people's pockets. "We're taking immediate action to make the dream of homeownership a reality through delivering 1.5 million homes by the next parliament and rebuilding Britain to deliver for working people." More on Angela Rayner Angela Rayner says newts can't be more protected than people who need housing Sir Keir Starmer 'welcomes' Assad being deposed Angela Rayner criticises 'scaremongering' over inheritance tax changes for farmers Related Topics: Angela Rayner Housing Keir Starmer Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner said: "I will not hesitate to do what it takes to build 1.5 million new homes over five years and deliver the biggest boost in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation. "We must all do our bit and we must all do more. We expect every local area to adopt a plan to meet their housing need. The question is where the homes and local services people expect are built, not whether they are built at all." Labour's plans involve an annual target of 370,000 new homes in England, in a bid to find living space for 1.3 million households on social housing waiting lists. Councils with the most unaffordable housing and "greatest potential for growth" will have increased targets for building - and "stronger action" will be used to make sure plans are up to date. What is the 'grey belt' Part of the plans also includes a presumption that building on brownfield land will be approved. However, Labour is also looking to target building on the green belt - including on the so-called "grey belt". According to Ms Rayner, this includes "disused car parks, petrol stations and low quality green belt". Read more: Newts can't be more protected than people Councils to get £68m to build thousands of homes Construction industry 'roaring' after rebound in house building Councils will also be required to "review their green belt boundaries to meet targets, identifying and prioritising lower quality 'grey belt' land". Building on the green belt will have to abide by Labour's so-called "golden rules": Brownfield first, grey belt second, affordable homes, boost public services and infrastructure, improve genuine green spaces. As part of the scheme, there will be an extra £100m available for local authorities to hire staff and consultants - and more resources to carry out studies and site assessments. This comes on top of a previous increase in planning fees to cover extra planning officers. Councillor Adam Hug, the housing spokesperson for the Local Government Association, said housebuilding must take a "collaborative approach". He called for "any national algorithms and formulas" to be "supplemented with local knowledge". Mr Hug added that housing reform needs to be supported with work to "tackle workforce challenges" as well as the costs of construction. Follow our channel and never miss an update. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Kevin Hollinrake, the Conservative's shadow housing secretary, says Labour have "consistently failed to deliver on housebuilding". "Labour will bulldoze through the concerns of local communities," he said. "If Labour really want homes to be built where they are needed, they must think again."

Immigration measures announced as part of Canada's border response to president-elect Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariff threat are starting to be implemented, beginning with a ban on what's known as "flagpoling." This is when someone who was in Canada on a temporary visa leaves for the U.S. then quickly re-enters Canada to access immigration services at a port of entry. The restriction on providing work and study permits to flagpolers takes effect today. Last week, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said that going forward temporary visa holders will have to apply online to extend their stay in Canada. The Canadian Border Services Agency processed more than 69,300 people who engaged in flagpoling in the 2023-24 fiscal year. There are still rare exceptions where a person will be granted a work or study permit even though they meet the definition of flagpoling, including international truck drivers with a work permit, professionals under certain free trade agreements and American citizens. Miller first announced the plan to ban the practice on Dec. 17, alongside Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc who promised a border control package worth $1.3 billion. This includes removing the point value for having a job offer in Canada's express entry immigration system. The stated goal of this change is to reduce and prevent immigration fraud. In a social media post, Miller said this will take effect in the spring and that it will be a temporary measure. A broader review of the express entry program is being conducted, and a future decision on the value of a job offer in that system will be made at that time. A labour market impact assessment, a key document required for an employer to hire a foreign worker, is currently worth 50 to 200 points in the express entry system. Applicants are not supposed to pay for these, but a black market has emerged where people are charging tens of thousands of dollars for these documents. Applications that are already in progress won't be affected once this change takes effect. Miller also said the government is looking at ways to streamline Canada's asylum system at that Dec. 17 press conference. This includes exploring options to "quickly deal with" illegitimate claims. The government's broader border measures plan to respond to Trump's 25 per cent tariff threat also includes enhanced aerial surveillance and drug detection efforts. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 24, 2025. MORE POLITICS NEWS Border measures aimed at responding to Trump's tariff threat begin to take effect Trudeau could stay or go. 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WASHINGTON (AP) — National defense would see a 1% increase in spending this fiscal year under a Pentagon policy bill that also gives a double-digit pay raise to about half of the enlisted service members in the military. Related Articles National News | ‘Technical issue’ causes massive outage to Facebook, Instagram, other Meta apps National News | FBI Director Wray says he intends to resign at end of Biden’s term in January National News | FBI Director Christopher Wray says he intends to resign at the end of Biden’s term next month National News | Anthony Weiner, ex-congressman jailed in sexting scandal, files to run for NYC City Council seat National News | Ex-prosecutor charged with meddling in Ahmaud Arbery case appears in court ahead of trial The measure is traditionally strongly bipartisan, but not this year as some Democratic lawmakers protest the inclusion of a ban on transgender medical treatments for children of military members if such treatment could result in sterilization. The bill is expected to pass the House Wednesday and then move to the Senate, where lawmakers had sought a bigger boost in defense spending than the $895.2 billion authorized in the compromise measure before them. Lawmakers are touting the bill’s 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted service members and a 4.5% increase for others as key to improving the quality of life for those serving in the U.S. military. Those serving as junior enlisted personnel are in pay grades that generally track with their first enlistment term. Lawmakers said their pay has failed to remain competitive with the private sector, forcing many military families to rely on food banks and government assistance programs to put food on the table. The bill also provides significant new resources for child care and housing. “No service member should have to live in squalid conditions and no military family should have to rely on food stamps to feed their children, but that’s exactly what many of our service members are experiencing, especially the junior enlisted,” said Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. “This bill goes a long way to fixing that.” The bill sets key Pentagon policy that lawmakers will attempt to fund through a follow-up appropriations bill. The overall spending tracks the numbers established in a 2023 agreement that then-Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached with President Joe Biden to increase the nation’s borrowing authority and avoid a federal default in exchange for spending restraints. Many senators had wanted to increase defense spending some $25 billion above what was called for in that agreement, but those efforts failed. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., who is expected to serve as the next chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said the overall spending level was a “tremendous loss for our national defense,” though he agreed with many provisions within the bill. “We need to make a generational investment to deter the Axis of Aggressors. I will not cease work with my congressional colleagues, the Trump administration, and others until we achieve it,” Wicker said. House Republicans don’t want to go above the McCarthy-Biden agreement for defense spending and are looking to go way below it for many non-defense programs. They are also focused on cultural issues. The bill prohibits funding for teaching critical race theory in the military and prohibits TRICARE health plans from covering gender dysphoria treatment for children under 18 that could result in sterilization. Rep. Adam Smith of Washington state, the ranking Democratic member of the House Armed Services Committee, said minors dealing with gender dysphoria is a “very real problem.” He said the treatments available, including puberty blockers and hormone therapy, have proven effective at helping young people dealing with suicidal thoughts, anxiety and depression. “These treatments changed their lives and in many cases saved their lives,” Smith said. “And in this bill, we decided we’re going to bar servicemembers’ children from having access to that.” Smith said the number of minors in service member families receiving transgender medical care is in the thousands. He said he could have supported a study asking medical experts to determine whether such treatments are too often used, but a ban on health insurance coverage went too far. He said Speaker Mike Johnson’s office insisted upon the ban. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, called the ban a step in the right direction, saying “I think these questions need to be pulled out of the debate of defense, so we can get back to the business of defending the United States of America without having to deal with social engineering debates.” Smith said he agrees with Roy that lawmakers should be focused on the military and not on cultural conflicts, “and yet, here it is in this bill.” Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, said his team was not telling Democrat how to vote on the bill. He said he was still evaluating the legislation as of Wednesday morning. “There’s a lot of positive things in the National Defense Authorization Act that were negotiated in a bipartisan way, and there are some troubling provisions in a few areas as well,” Jeffries said. The defense policy bill also looks to strengthen deterrence against China. It calls for investing $15.6 billion to build military capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. The Biden administration had requested about $10 billion. On Israel, the bill, among other things, includes an expansion of U.S. joint military exercises with Israel and a prohibition on the Pentagon citing casualty data from Hamas. The defense policy bill is one of the final measures that lawmakers view as a must-pass before making way for a new Congress in January. The Senate is expected to take up the legislation next week. It then would move to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law.Attorneys for election workers that defamed wrote a scathing letter accusing the former mayor of launching a crusade meant to “to obstruct and intimidate” them as they try to recover his assets. In a Friday to a federal judge, Michael Gottlieb, a lawyer representing election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, accused of orchestrating a “public relations campaign” meant to stop the women from Last December, Giuliani was ordered to pay Freeman and Moss nearly $150 million after a court found he defamed them by falsely claiming they manipulated election results in 2020. The decision led ’s disgraced attorney to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which has since been . The mother-daughter duo are now what they are owed. But a barrage of recent court filings, including Giuliani’s attempts to appeal, reveal a weeks-long legal battle that the women argue is the former mayor’s attempts to delay, block or obstruct them from collecting what he has been ordered to turn over. Both Giuliani’s new lawyer and those in his inner circle have argued that the former mayor was wronged and have set out on a mission “designed to interfere” with the women’s “efforts to perform their duties by attacking the underlying judgment,” the letter said. Joey Cammarata, who is representing Giuliani after his previous legal team , held a press conference on Wednesday outside of the offices of Willkie Farr & Gallagher, the firm representing the election workers, where he “launched a variety of attacks” against this case, Gottlieb wrote. There, Cammarata called the court-ordered turnover of Giuliani’s belongings a “seek and destroy mission of America’s mayor.” “We will not relent,” he said. “They are doing everything they can to stop Mr. Giuliani from having a formidable defense. We are not going to allow it. ... This firm is doing everything in its power to break an 80-year-old patriot to its country, an American who did so many great things for us.” This rhetoric was also echoed on social media, where the hashtag “IStandWithRudy” started trending, according to lawyers for the election workers. The online campaign was meant to interfere with the turnover efforts by “inciting members of the public to fight (whatever that means),” they wrote. Ted Goodman, used the hashtag in a voicing his opposition to the forced turnover of Giuliani’s 1980 : “I’m calling on ALL Americans to speak out against this lawfare. Shame on the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher for participating in this injustice. .” The alleged owner of the Long Island storage facility — where the former Trump lawyer is accused of hiding some items from his New York City apartment — also on X that “this is not going to happen. America has to come back real fast. Pray for , today is his day.” “The public relations campaign described above has no legal purpose — this is a turnover proceeding governed by facts and law, not a political campaign — and, instead, is an obvious attempt to obstruct and intimidate Receivers from effectuating the duties that this Court has authorized them to perform,” Gottlieb wrote. Cammarata’s “publicity stunt, reinforced by Mr. Giuliani’s social media campaign, continues Mr. Giuliani’s issues that he has conceded or stipulated to in court,” he added, seemingly referencing Giuliani’s baseless claims about the about Freeman and Moss, among other spurious statements Giuliani has made on his podcasts and to the media. Earlier this week, the election workers asked a judge in Washington, DC who had presided over their initial case to consider sanctions against Giuliani after he repeated “the exact same lies for which [he] has already been held liable, and which he agreed to be bound by court order to stop repeating” during recent livestreams. The judge required him to respond to the complaint by December 2 — or The women say they have received18 watches and a diamond ring, but they are still waiting on nine other watches and all of his “costume jewelry,” according to their letter. As for the Mercedes, they have physical possession of the vehicle, but still don’t have the deed, title, or right of ownership to the car, or any signed documents transferring its ownership, they said. The Manhattan penthouse is in the process of being transferred, but the former mayor hasn’t delivered the keys, stock, or proprietary lease for the apartment “and apparently has been unable to locate any of the underlying ownership documents,” according to the letter. And there’s been another roadblock: the penthouse remains in the names of both Giuliani and his ex-wife Judith. Attorneys said they have also struggled to obtain the contents of a storage unit in Ronkonkoma, New York, since it’s unclear what is being held there that could be turned over. The unit holds eight storage boxes, more than 20 pallets of moving boxes, and furniture, according to the letter. They are asking Giuliani to segregate his property from all property in the storage unit that they are entitled — along with a list of those items — no later than December 6. It’s unclear whether his Joe DiMaggio jersey, signed art, or sports memorabilia that he has been ordered to turn over is in that facility, the letter says. So the election workers have instructed Giuliani to provide instructions as to where to find these items before the next hearing on November 26 “or explain why he is incapable of doing so” before 3 p.m. on November 25, Gottlieb said. Invoices show that Giuliani appeared to have moved from his Manhattan apartment to the storage unit before the judge ordered him to turn over his belongings. That storage unit is under the name of , the election workers discovered earlier this month.