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Jeffrey Epstein used a web of charitable foundations to project legitimacy, influence, and intellectual respectability while concealing the true nature of his activities. Through entities such as the Jeffrey Epstein Foundation and related philanthropic vehicles, Epstein positioned himself as a benefactor of science, education, and elite institutions, donating money to universities, researchers, and high-profile causes. These foundations allowed Epstein to gain proximity to powerful academics, politicians, and financiers, creating the appearance of a wealthy eccentric philanthropist rather than a criminal predator. In practice, the charitable structure functioned as a reputational shield, granting Epstein social access, credibility, and insulation from scrutiny at the very moment he was abusing minors behind closed doors.Beyond image laundering, the foundations also served practical purposes that raised serious red flags after Epstein's arrest. They were used to move large sums of money with minimal transparency, blur personal and institutional finances, and justify travel, meetings, and housing arrangements tied to Epstein's broader network. Survivors and investigators have argued that these charities were not merely incidental to Epstein's operation, but instrumental—providing cover for recruitment, control, and silence while discouraging institutions from asking hard questions about the source of his wealth or his behavior. Once examined closely, the charitable façade collapses, revealing that Epstein's philanthropy was less about public good and more about building protection, access, and plausible deniability for a long-running criminal enterprise.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

This is the Thursday evening liturgy during Christmastide for the Compline podcast from the Center for Worship and the Arts at Samford University. For more about the Center for Worship and the Arts, as well as the resources we provide, visit us at https://www.samford.edu/worship-arts/. CREDITS:© 2023 Center for Worship and the Arts, Samford University.Engineered and produced by Wen Reagan for the Center for Worship and the Arts at Samford University. SPOKEN WORD:Wen Reagan, Stacy Love, Tracy Hanrahan, Meagan Kennedy, Pierce Moffett, Eden Walker. MUSIC:“Compline #10 – Christmastide Medley” by Wen Reagan, © 2023 Sursum Corda Music (BMI).“Compline #11 - NOEL NOUVELET” Arrangement by Wen Reagan, © 2023 Sursum Corda Music (BMI).“Joy to the World (Adventian Version)” by Blacknall Arts. Arrangement by Wen Reagan, © 2022 Sursum Corda Music (BMI). TEXTS:The liturgical words for this podcast series include original phrasings, but were primarily curated and designed from several public domain sources, including “An Order for Compline” from the Anglican and Episcopal Book of Common Prayer and collects collected from Grace Cathedral and the University of Notre Dame. SOUNDS:The following sound effects were used in this podcast series and are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA."Door, Front, Opening, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org."Door, Front, Closing, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org.“06 – Crackling Candle.wav” by 14GPanskaLetko_Dominik of Freesound.org.“Lights a Candle Light with a Match” by straget of Freesound.org.The following sound effects were used in this podcast series and are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.“Soft Shoes Walking on a Dirt Road” by Nagwense of

A devilishly difficult New Year job awaits Israel: how to deal with a fractured, degraded - but still seriously dangerous Sunni Muslim guerrilla movement in Yemen, just south of Saudi Arabia. It’s the Houthis - a deeply anti-Semitic terror movement with nothing to lose and the capacity to catastrophically disrupt international trade whenever they like. Cameron Stewart is here. Read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Wednesday evening liturgy during Christmastide for the Compline podcast from the Center for Worship and the Arts at Samford University. For more about the Center for Worship and the Arts, as well as the resources we provide, visit us at https://www.samford.edu/worship-arts/. CREDITS:© 2023 Center for Worship and the Arts, Samford University.Engineered and produced by Wen Reagan for the Center for Worship and the Arts at Samford University. SPOKEN WORD:Wen Reagan, Stacy Love, Tracy Hanrahan, Meagan Kennedy, Pierce Moffett, Eden Walker. MUSIC:“Compline #10 – Christmastide Medley” by Wen Reagan, © 2023 Sursum Corda Music (BMI).“Compline #11 - NOEL NOUVELET” Arrangement by Wen Reagan, © 2023 Sursum Corda Music (BMI).“Joy to the World (Adventian Version)” by Blacknall Arts. Arrangement by Wen Reagan, © 2022 Sursum Corda Music (BMI). TEXTS:The liturgical words for this podcast series include original phrasings, but were primarily curated and designed from several public domain sources, including “An Order for Compline” from the Anglican and Episcopal Book of Common Prayer and collects collected from Grace Cathedral and the University of Notre Dame. SOUNDS:The following sound effects were used in this podcast series and are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA."Door, Front, Opening, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org."Door, Front, Closing, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org.“06 – Crackling Candle.wav” by 14GPanskaLetko_Dominik of Freesound.org.“Lights a Candle Light with a Match” by straget of Freesound.org.The following sound effects were used in this podcast series and are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.“Soft Shoes Walking on a Dirt Road” by Nagwense of

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1231: We close the year with the smartest auto industry analyst in the game. Paul and Kyle bring on Steve Greenfield to make sense of a fast-moving 2025 and what dealers should really prepare for in 2026. From tariffs to AI-driven efficiency, this is a clear-eyed look at what's coming and what's controllable.Greenfield says the biggest unresolved story from 2025 is tariffs. Automakers absorbed the pain last year, but that likely changes in 2026 with pressure flowing to MSRPs or dealer margins.Despite political, economic, and affordability headwinds, the auto industry proved once again how resilient it is. Consumers kept buying, and dealers kept selling.Front-end grosses are already back to pre-COVID realities for many brands, making F&I performance, cost discipline, and fixed ops efficiency more critical than ever.AI isn't about buzzwords—it's about efficiency. Dealers should start with the metrics they want to move, then choose technology that directly supports those goals.For dealers and vendors alike, having a clear, practical AI strategy is no longer optional. Investors, partners, and customers all expect it.Thank you to today's sponsor, Mia. Capture more revenue, protect CSI, and never miss a call or connection again with 24/7 phone coverage and texting (SMS) follow-up for sales, service, and reception. Learn more at https://www.mia.inc/Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

Jeffrey Epstein used a web of charitable foundations to project legitimacy, influence, and intellectual respectability while concealing the true nature of his activities. Through entities such as the Jeffrey Epstein Foundation and related philanthropic vehicles, Epstein positioned himself as a benefactor of science, education, and elite institutions, donating money to universities, researchers, and high-profile causes. These foundations allowed Epstein to gain proximity to powerful academics, politicians, and financiers, creating the appearance of a wealthy eccentric philanthropist rather than a criminal predator. In practice, the charitable structure functioned as a reputational shield, granting Epstein social access, credibility, and insulation from scrutiny at the very moment he was abusing minors behind closed doors.Beyond image laundering, the foundations also served practical purposes that raised serious red flags after Epstein's arrest. They were used to move large sums of money with minimal transparency, blur personal and institutional finances, and justify travel, meetings, and housing arrangements tied to Epstein's broader network. Survivors and investigators have argued that these charities were not merely incidental to Epstein's operation, but instrumental—providing cover for recruitment, control, and silence while discouraging institutions from asking hard questions about the source of his wealth or his behavior. Once examined closely, the charitable façade collapses, revealing that Epstein's philanthropy was less about public good and more about building protection, access, and plausible deniability for a long-running criminal enterprise.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

What if the students who say they're “good” are the ones we need to check on the most?In this episode of unMASKing with Male Educators, Ashanti Branch pulls back the curtain on what young men are actually carrying beneath the surface, using real words, real data, and real stories from the Global Young Men's Conference and the Million Mask Movement.Drawing from over two decades of work with young men, Ashanti walks listeners through powerful mask reflections created by students across the Bay Area. These masks reveal a striking disconnect between what young men show the world, happy, funny, kind, and what they hide, sadness, anger, exhaustion, loneliness, fear. Through stories, statistics, and lived experience, Ashanti challenges educators, parents, and systems to stop mistaking compliance for wellness and silence for safety.This episode is both a wake-up call and an invitation: to slow down, ask better questions, create emotionally safer spaces, and truly mean it when we ask, “How are you doing?”Why “I'm good” is often a mask, not the truthWhat young men's masks reveal about loneliness, sadness, and emotional overloadThe dangerous gap between how students appear and how they actually feelWhy emotional safety is foundational to attendance, behavior, and academic successHow fear, violence, and instability shape students' ability to show up to schoolThe hidden emotional labor young men carry to protect others from worryingWhy humor, kindness, and being “the funny one” can be survival strategiesHow social media, isolation, and consumption culture deepen disconnectionWhat educators miss when curriculum matters more than connectionHow the Million Mask Movement helps schools get to the root, not just the symptomsWhy listening—not fixing—is often the most powerful interventionA call to parents, educators, and leaders to stop staying silentIn this episode, Ashanti explores:(0:00) Welcome to unMASKing with Male Educators(0:41) Why this conversation matters as we head into 2026(2:00) Data as words: listening to what young men aren't saying(5:04) Voices from the Global Young Men's Conference(6:28) Introducing the Million Mask reflections(12:00) Why students don't show up when they don't feel safe(15:12) Survival brains, fear, and school attendance(16:30) Front-of-mask data: happy, funny, kind(17:09) Back-of-mask data: sad, angry, tired, alone(19:34) What “happy” students are hiding(22:41) The emotional cost of never being asked twice(24:55) The funny kid: humor as armor(27:18) Social media, isolation, and identity fragmentation(30:47) Why words matter more than spreadsheets(33:15) Invitation to make a mask and bring this work to schools(35:33) Speaking truth to systems and school boards(38:00) A call to parents, educators, and advocates(40:00) Closing reflections and what's coming nextResources & Ways to EngageThe Million Mask Movement – Create a mask anonymously: https://millionmask.orgEducator Portal – Bring mask-making and emotional data into your schoolGlobal Young Men's Conference – Youth voice, belonging, and healing spacesEver Forward Club – Brotherhood, connection, and mentorshipConnect with Ashanti BranchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranchSpeaksTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/BranchSpeaksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/Website: https://www.branchspeaks.com/Support the Podcast & Ever Forward Clubhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branch-speaks/support#unmaskingwithmaleeducators #millionmaskmovement #takingoffthemask #emotionalSafety #SEL #youthvoice #schoolculture #mentalhealthineducation

Lights! Camera! Diggler!Earth's Mightiest Critics close out 2025 with a look at Paul Thomas Anderson's classic 1997 drama, Boogie Nights! Mark Wahlberg stars as Eddie Adams, a young California dishwasher who gets lured into the glamorous, sinister world of 1970s adult entertainment. His found family includes legendary mogul Jack Horner (Burt Reynolds), Jack's matronly muse, Amber Waves (Julianne Moore), and fellow performer Reed Rothchild (John C. Reilly).Together, they build a new hard-core franchise while struggling against the unrelenting winds of drugs, video tape, and societal backlash.It's also a (really messed up) New Year's movie! AND a reminder of PTA's roots, as we prepare for the likely Awards sweep of his latest film, One Battle After Another.Join us for a free-wheeling Pre-NYE party, where we'll also take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Boogie Nights (1997) trailer.As mentioned in the show, Ian had a couple of run-ins with Boogie Nights star Thomas Jane at the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con. Presented here is the two-part "The Thomas Jane Affair":Part OnePart TwoPick up Warner Bros' recently released 4K UHD of Boogie Nights.In case you missed it: check out EMC's roundtable review of One Battle After Another from earlier this year.Support all of Earth's Mightiest Critics at their various outlets:Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists.Check out Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk's The Spoiler Room Podcast.Get seated with The Blonde in Front!Follow David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping It Reel.Get educated with Don Shanahan at Every Movie Has a Lesson…...And Film Obsessive...and the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.Keep up with Annie Banks at The Mary Sue....and We Got This Covered.Make Nice with Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree.And save your celluloid soul with Dave Canfield's Substack, "Creature Feature Preacher".

Dans la préfecture du Var, qui pour succéder à Hubert Falco, l'emblématique maire de Toulon élu en 1995 ? 30 ans après le mandat de l'ancien maire Front national Jean-Marie Le Chevallier, la municipalité de Toulon peut-elle à nouveau basculer à l'extrême droite ? La popularité de la députée RN Laure Lavalette inquiète une droite divisée et une coalition de gauche qui part sans les Insoumis... Ecoutez Spéciale élections municipales avec Etienne Baudu du 31 décembre 2025.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Winter cold fronts don't shut down bass fishing—they reveal who understands cold-water behavior! Discover why winter bass already operate in low-metabolism mode and why fronts barely affect their positioning. Learn the mental discipline that separates successful winter anglers from frustrated quitters, why light penetration matters more than air temperature, and how subtle depth adjustments keep you connected to bass that haven't relocated. Master the patient presentation approach that triggers strikes when others panic, decode the second-day post-front pattern most anglers miss, and understand why water clarity dictates exact depth changes that put bass back in your strike zone.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bass-cast-radio--1838782/support.Become a Patreon memebet now for less then a pack of worms you can support Bass Cast Radio as well as get each epsiode a day early & commercial free. Just click the link below. PATREON 

Beloved cookbook author Nagi Maehashi accused cookie queen Brooke Bellamy (who denied the claim) of plagiarising her recipes for baklava and chocolate caramel slice, sparking a literary scandal and a conversation about big ideas: the worth of women’s work and the concept of courtesy. So - who won? This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It might be lesser-known that Amityville, or the hauntings of the Smurl family, or numerous other investigations made famous by Ed and Lorraine Warren, but a small home in Connecticut is one of the most terrifying and well-documented cases of the paranormal in recent history. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:08.475 = PART ONE: The House on Lindley Street00:09:16.513 = *** PART TWO: What The Police Witnessed00:19:08.016 = *** PART THREE: Four Entities00:41:39.774 = *** PART FOUR: What The Witnesses Said Later00:54:53.007 = *** PART FIVE: What Invited Them In00:59:40.656 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakSOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Lindley Street Poltergeist” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/jbntafrsVIDEO: Paul Eno Talks About The Bridgeport Haunting: https://weirddarkness.com/paul-eno-talks-about-the-bridgeport-haunting/BOOK: “The World's Most Haunted House: The True Story of the Bridgeport Poltergeist on Lindley Street” by William Hall: https://amzn.to/3vJXuBc=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: May 07, 2021EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LindleyStreetABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#WeirdDarkness, #BridgeportPoltergeist, #EdAndLorraineWarren, #HauntedHouse, #Poltergeist, #TrueParanormal, #ParanormalInvestigation, #DocumentedHaunting, #ConnecticutGhost, #UnexplainedPhenomena

Do you believe in Christmas miracles? Seth Andrews ties a true event from the early 20th Century to the critical challenges of today.This presentation will (hopefully) leave you entertained and encouraged.VIDEO of the speech.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

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KING 5 has another outrageously biased pro-illegal alien story. Guest: State Rep. Travis Couture (R-Allyn) on what Bob Ferguson isn’t telling you about the budget. // LongForm: GUEST: News Nation war correspondent Robert Sherman on his new book ‘Lessons from the Front. // Quick Hit: A mom in Maine is fighting against gender identity injustice as adults claim an 8-year-old boy is a “girl” who should compete against girls in sports.

This is the Tuesday evening liturgy during Christmastide for the Compline podcast from the Center for Worship and the Arts at Samford University. For more about the Center for Worship and the Arts, as well as the resources we provide, visit us at https://www.samford.edu/worship-arts/. CREDITS:© 2023 Center for Worship and the Arts, Samford University.Engineered and produced by Wen Reagan for the Center for Worship and the Arts at Samford University. SPOKEN WORD:Wen Reagan, Stacy Love, Tracy Hanrahan, Meagan Kennedy, Pierce Moffett, Eden Walker. MUSIC:“Compline #10 – Christmastide Medley” by Wen Reagan, © 2023 Sursum Corda Music (BMI).“Compline #11 - NOEL NOUVELET” Arrangement by Wen Reagan, © 2023 Sursum Corda Music (BMI).“Joy to the World (Adventian Version)” by Blacknall Arts. Arrangement by Wen Reagan, © 2022 Sursum Corda Music (BMI). TEXTS:The liturgical words for this podcast series include original phrasings, but were primarily curated and designed from several public domain sources, including “An Order for Compline” from the Anglican and Episcopal Book of Common Prayer and collects collected from Grace Cathedral and the University of Notre Dame. SOUNDS:The following sound effects were used in this podcast series and are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA."Door, Front, Opening, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org."Door, Front, Closing, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org.“06 – Crackling Candle.wav” by 14GPanskaLetko_Dominik of Freesound.org.“Lights a Candle Light with a Match” by straget of Freesound.org.The following sound effects were used in this podcast series and are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.“Soft Shoes Walking on a Dirt Road” by Nagwense of

Chris Stewart, the voice of the Alabama Crimson Tide, made his weekly visit with 3 Man Front to discuss Alabama's mindset heading into the Rose Bowl & discuss how the Crimson Tide matchup against Indiana!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TiderInsider's Rodney Orr made his weekly visit with 3 Man Front to share his final thoughts on Alabama vs Indiana in the CFB Playoff & discuss some potential transfers for the Crimson Tide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan King from Auburn Undercover stopped by Tuesday's 3 Man Front to share his insight into Cam Coleman's decision to enter the transfer portal, the future of Auburn's QB room & how much money Alex Golesh has to build out a roster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of Taco Tuesday's 3 Man Front featured more of our thoughts on Alabama's Rose Bowl showdown against Indiana, the latest transfer buzz surrounding Cam Coleman & Nathan King's insight into Auburn's offseason. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett Norsworthy of the Ole Mis Network joined 3 Man Front on Tuesday to offer up two bold predictions for the CFB Playoff quarterfinals, his thoughts on Deuce Knight hitting the portal & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Edwards from Vegas Insider & Major Wager stopped by 3 Man Front on Tuesday to share his favorite plays for this week's bowl slate & the quarterfinal round of the CFB Playoff!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of Taco Tuesday's 3 Man Front included a brand new edition of Bet It or Forget It, Rodney Orr's final thoughts on Alabama vs Indiana & Brian Edwards' favorite CFB Playoff picks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outkick's Trey Wallace joined Tuesday's 3 Man Front LIVE from New Orleans to share his predictions for Alabama vs Indiana, Georgia vs Ole Miss & the rest of this week's CFB Playoff action!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The third hour of Tuesday's 3 Man Front featured the breaking news that Auburn QB Deuce Knight plans to enter the transfer portal. Plus, Trey Wallace & Brett Norsworthy share their unique perspectives on this week's CFB Playoff matchups!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final hour of 3 Man Front for the year 2025 included our visit with Chris Stewart to preview Alabama vs Indiana. Plus, we reflect on an incredible year on 3 Man Front & give you our final thoughts on the Rose Bowl!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Reynolds of the AP joins Baskin and Phelps to preview the Cotton Bowl from the Miami perspective. They talk about Miami's dominant lines of scrimmage, Jeremiah Smith facing his hometown team, Malachi Toney as an X-factor and more.

China has allocated 62.5 billion yuan, or over 8.8 billion U.S. dollars, in ultra-long special treasury bond funds in advance to support the trade-ins of consumer goods for 2026.

Avec tout d'abord la présidentielle de dimanche en Guinée. Pas de suspense : la presse guinéenne publie les premiers résultats qui donnent Mamadi Doumbouya gagnant. Guinée Matin écrit : « La Direction générale des élections a publié cette nuit les premiers résultats partiels de l'élection présidentielle du 28 décembre. Ces résultats concernent six circonscriptions électorales de Conakry et neuf autres de l'intérieur du pays. On constate une nette avance du candidat Mamadi Doumbouya par rapport à ses concurrents et un taux de participation globalement élevé alors que l'affluence n'était pas importante dans de nombreux bureaux de vote. » Quelle participation ? La participation a été déjà annoncée importante… malgré une faible affluence dans les bureaux de vote : on constate la contradiction. « La directrice générale des élections, Djenabou Touré, annonce un taux de participation de 85 %, pointe Le Monde Afrique. Celui-ci était considéré comme le principal enjeu du contrôle en l'absence d'opposants d'envergure. » Un chiffre surprenant donc, d'autant, note encore le journal, que « l'opposition, dont les ténors ont été écartés du scrutin, avait appelé à boycotter cette présidentielle. » Pour sa part, relève encore Le Monde Afrique, le FNDC, « le Front national pour la défense de la Constitution, mouvement citoyen qui réclame le retour des civils au pouvoir, a remis en cause cette forte participation. "Une immense majorité de Guinéens a choisi de boycotter la mascarade électorale", a déclaré le FNDC. Les Guinéens ont "refusé de s'associer à ce simulacre d'examen", sans toutefois donner de chiffre. » Retour prochain au sein de la Cédéao et de l'UA « En réalité, le chiffre importe peu, estime pour sa part Le Point Afrique, car la communauté internationale a déjà implicitement validé ce processus de retour à l'ordre constitutionnel. » Avec un retour prochain quasi-certain au sein de la Cédéao et de l'Union africaine. « En dépit d'écarts sociaux grandioses, d'un examen peu inclusif et d'une opposition muselée, Mamadi Doumbouya risque de remporter son pari, celui de devenir crédible aux yeux du monde. "Dès 2026, la Guinée va revenir sur le devant de la scène internationale", promet le Premier ministre Amadou Bah Oury. Cette victoire annoncée de Mamadi Doumbouya s'inscrit cependant dans un contexte de pauvreté chronique de la population, tempère Le Point Afrique. Selon l'Organisation internationale pour les migrations, la Guinée figure toujours parmi les premières nationalités à emprunter la "route atlantique ouest-africaine pour tenter de rejoindre l'Europe, après le Mali et le Sénégal". » Côte d'Ivoire : victoire écrasante du RHDP aux législatives Pas de surprise non plus en Côte d'Ivoire. Le RHDP, le parti au pouvoir, remporte les législatives de samedi avec 197 sièges sur 255. « Autant en emporte l'orange », s'exclame L'Intelligent, faisant allusion à la couleur officielle du parti. « La Côte d'Ivoire en orange », renchérit Le Patriote. « Le examen s'est déroulé dans le calme et la discipline », constate Le Jour. « Fraudes, corruptions, intimidations dans des bureaux de vote », dénonce pour sa part Le Nouveau Réveil, quotidien d'opposition. L'opposition laminée Justement, pour ce qui est de l'opposition, relève Afrik.com, « le PDCI enregistre une diminution notable de son nombre de sièges par rapport à la législature sortante (de 66 à 32). Des bastions symboliques ont basculé au profit du RHDP, illustrant les difficultés du parti à maintenir son influence dans certaines zones urbaines et politiques clés. La perte de circonscriptions stratégiques, notamment dans des villes à forte valeur institutionnelle, constitue un revers important pour la formation dirigée par Tidjane Thiam, constate encore Afrik.com. Autre fait marquant de ces législatives : la progression de candidats indépendants (une vingtaine). Dans plusieurs circonscriptions, des personnalités non investies par les grands partis ont réussi à s'imposer face aux formations traditionnelles. Ce phénomène témoigne d'une volonté d'une partie de l'électorat de privilégier les profils locaux, parfois en rupture avec les appareils politiques classiques. » Vers de nouvelles modifications constitutionnelles ? À noter également le faible taux de participation à ces législatives : seulement un peu plus de 35 %. En tout cas, conclut Jeune Afrique, qui imagine que les débats parlementaires seront « moins vifs dans cette Assemblée quasi monocolore (avec plus des trois quarts de voix pour le parti au pouvoir). La configuration simplifiera en revanche grandement les projets législatifs du gouvernement et, surtout, d'éventuelles modifications de la Constitution. On parle notamment du retour de la limite d'âge à 75 ans pour se présenter à la magistrature suprême. » Rappelons que le président Ouattara, bientôt 84 ans, réélu en octobre dernier pour un 4e mandat, avait fait adopter une nouvelle constitution en 2016, qui lui avait permis de se représenter.

Shaq HUMILIATES LeBron's Wife in Front Of Him On Live TV!

We first met Robert Irwin when he was an adorable toddler. Now he’s sending women wild for very different reasons - because the 22-year-old wildlife activist also happens to be charming, sensitive, talented and a very smooth dancer. Today, Bianca Farmakis joins us to discuss - with only a few blushes - this remarkable young man’s global success. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Monday evening liturgy during Christmastide for the Compline podcast from the Center for Worship and the Arts at Samford University. For more about the Center for Worship and the Arts, as well as the resources we provide, visit us at https://www.samford.edu/worship-arts/. CREDITS:© 2023 Center for Worship and the Arts, Samford University.Engineered and produced by Wen Reagan for the Center for Worship and the Arts at Samford University. SPOKEN WORD:Wen Reagan, Stacy Love, Tracy Hanrahan, Meagan Kennedy, Pierce Moffett, Eden Walker. MUSIC:“Compline #10 – Christmastide Medley” by Wen Reagan, © 2023 Sursum Corda Music (BMI).“Compline #11 - NOEL NOUVELET” Arrangement by Wen Reagan, © 2023 Sursum Corda Music (BMI).“Joy to the World (Adventian Version)” by Blacknall Arts. Arrangement by Wen Reagan, © 2022 Sursum Corda Music (BMI). TEXTS:The liturgical words for this podcast series include original phrasings, but were primarily curated and designed from several public domain sources, including “An Order for Compline” from the Anglican and Episcopal Book of Common Prayer and collects collected from Grace Cathedral and the University of Notre Dame. SOUNDS:The following sound effects were used in this podcast series and are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA."Door, Front, Opening, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org."Door, Front, Closing, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org.“06 – Crackling Candle.wav” by 14GPanskaLetko_Dominik of Freesound.org.“Lights a Candle Light with a Match” by straget of Freesound.org.The following sound effects were used in this podcast series and are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.“Soft Shoes Walking on a Dirt Road” by Nagwense of

Biology x Matthew 7:3-5 x Colossians 3:8-11Your daily crossover of faith and fandom! Experience daily Biblical encouragement from nerdy Christian podcasters, bloggers, and content creators. Join the Nerd of Godcast community at www.NOGSquad.com

The final hour of Monday's 3 Man Front featured Bill Clark previewing Alabama vs Indiana in the CFP, a brand new edition of #PatPonders & your texts on the transfer portal!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of Monday's 3 Man Front featured the latest headlines for Alabama's CFP showdown with Indiana on Thursday, a loaded transfer portal cycle for Auburn & Michigan hiring Kyle Whittingham.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Rodak from Bama247 joined 3 Man Front to share his thoughts on Alabama's matchup against Indiana in the Rose Bowl & the Kalen DeBoer-Michigan rumors finally being laid to rest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Alabama QB and new Birmingham Stallions head coach AJ McCarron joined 3 Man Front on Monday to discuss his vision for the Stallions' roster, putting together a coaching staff & more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of Monday's 3 Man Front included the breaking news that Auburn star WR Cam Coleman will enter the transfer portal. Plus, Mike Rodak previews Alabama vs Indiana and AJ McCarron discusses taking over as the new Stallions head coach!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The third hour of Monday's 3 Man Front featured more reaction to Cam Coleman's decision to transfer out of Auburn, Diego Pavia's attempt at one more year of eligibility & your calls! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Green Bay Packers got absolutely bullied by Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens. Now, they're locked in to the No. 7 seed in the NFC for the third-straight season headed to a relatively meaningless game in Minnesota. Woof.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a dramatic year for the House of Windsor, our Europe correspondent (and royal expert) Jacquelin Magnay reflects on the King’s moves to go hard on Andrew and soft on Harry, as Charles II continues his own battle with cancer. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey with editing and sound design by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PLEIN AIR PAINTING AND THE IMPRESSIONIST FOCUS ON THE PRESENT Colleague Sebastian Smee. The Impressionists revolutionized art by painting en plein air (outdoors), prioritizing the sincerity of what they saw in front of them over the carefully composed conventions of the studio. They sought to capture fleeting effects of light and color with directness. Berthe Morisot applied this "sincerity" to domestic and threshold spaces, using loose brushwork to convey the fragility and transience of life—a sensibility likely heightened by the recent political trauma. Interestingly, the Impressionists largely avoided painting the physical ruins of Paris, unlike conservative artists who used such imagery for political rhetoric. Instead, they engaged in a form of psychological repression or optimistic looking-forward, choosing to depict the beauty of contemporary life and the resilience of the present moment rather than dwelling on the destruction of the past. NUMBER 6 1914

This is the Sunday evening liturgy during Christmastide for the Compline podcast from the Center for Worship and the Arts at Samford University. For more about the Center for Worship and the Arts, as well as the resources we provide, visit us at https://www.samford.edu/worship-arts/. CREDITS:© 2023 Center for Worship and the Arts, Samford University.Engineered and produced by Wen Reagan for the Center for Worship and the Arts at Samford University. SPOKEN WORD:Wen Reagan, Stacy Love, Tracy Hanrahan, Meagan Kennedy, Pierce Moffett, Eden Walker. MUSIC:“Compline #10 – Christmastide Medley” by Wen Reagan, © 2023 Sursum Corda Music (BMI).“Compline #11 - NOEL NOUVELET” Arrangement by Wen Reagan, © 2023 Sursum Corda Music (BMI).“Joy to the World (Adventian Version)” by Blacknall Arts. Arrangement by Wen Reagan, © 2022 Sursum Corda Music (BMI). TEXTS:The liturgical words for this podcast series include original phrasings, but were primarily curated and designed from several public domain sources, including “An Order for Compline” from the Anglican and Episcopal Book of Common Prayer and collects collected from Grace Cathedral and the University of Notre Dame. SOUNDS:The following sound effects were used in this podcast series and are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA."Door, Front, Opening, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org."Door, Front, Closing, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org.“06 – Crackling Candle.wav” by 14GPanskaLetko_Dominik of Freesound.org.“Lights a Candle Light with a Match” by straget of Freesound.org.The following sound effects were used in this podcast series and are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.“Soft Shoes Walking on a Dirt Road” by Nagwense of

Let's go back in time. Back...to the front! As a little bonus treat, join us in the Time Machine as we revisit the earliest days of Ask Ronna. This we go back to January 14, 2020. Ronna & Bryan are visited in The Carriage House by Tommy Lenk (Buffy, Trashcast) to answer listener questions on whose name to take when you get married, how to make friends when traveling abroad, how to make peace with the ghost of your father and how to appeal to young voters. Plus, Bryan tells us the best way to handle a narcoleptic Grindr date!

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12 time Grammy nominee, rapper Nicki Minaj sent jaws dropping after making a surprise appearance at the Turning Point USA conference over the weekend. Amy and T.J. discuss her relatively new and effusive support of the Trump administration along with her comments about white women owing their beauty, her beef with Gavin Newsom and that awkward moment she referred to the Vice President as an assassin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.