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Obi’s consumption-to-production mantra meaningless – Onanuga
The Director, Media and Publicity, All Progressives Congress, Bayo Onanuga, has said the campaign mantra of the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, which promises to move Nigeria from an economy of consumption to that of production is self-contradictory and meaningless. According to him, a vibrant economy will ride on the twin horses of consumption
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Gridlock as protesting truck drivers block Onitsha bridge
Protesting truck drivers on Friday blocked the River Niger Bridgehead in Onitsha, Anambra State. The drivers said they were protesting against the state government tax imposition on trailers, lorries, truck,s and other vehicles bringing goods into Anambra. The protest which started in the early hours of Friday led to a total lockdown of the bridge
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The Biggest Lesson Michelle Yeoh Learned Early in Her Career in Hong Kong
Before Michelle Yeoh became a celebrated Hollywood star, she was an action star in the rough-and-tumble world of Hong Kong action movies.
Those roles were incredibly physically demanding and could even be dangerous, she recalled Thursday at TIME’s 2022 Person of the Year reception in New York City. The experience taught her to take risks and not be afraid of failure. And she credits that for her success now.
“First you must fall before you learn to fly,” Yeoh told TIME Editor-in-Chief Edward Felsenthal. “I think that’s something that’s resonated throughout my life and my career.”
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Yeoh was named TIME’s first Icon of the Year this week. Her four-decade career has a film reel that includes the iconic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, as well as Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. She’s taken on the role of actor, producer and writer, and most recently announced a part in Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked” musical, her first time taking on a singing role.
Her biggest Hollywood breakthrough, though, is the 2022 film Everything Everywhere All At Once. The 60-year-old performed most of her stunts in the action-filled movie, in which she portrayed an immigrant mother who is the only one that can save the multiverse.
“This is really unbelievable. I think when I started my career, people would never have thought a little girl from Malaysia [would] one day [be] here getting the Icon of the Year award,” Yeoh said. “Thank you for your love and care and embracing someone who’s very different from you, [and] comes from a different place. I think that’s what the world is all about today.”
TIME’s 2022 Person of the Year reception also featured a performance by Mickey Guyton,TIME’s 2022 Breakout Artist of the Year, and a video message from 2022 Person of Year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Republicans reflect on strategy after Senate race loss in Georgia - 11Alive
1. Republicans reflect on strategy after Senate race loss in Georgia 11Alive
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3. Warnock's victory offers a measure of relief | READER COMMENTARY Baltimore Sun
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Ex-Border Patrol agent sentenced to life in killings of 4 women - The Washington Post
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How to turn on end-to-end encryption for iMessage, iCloud, iPhone backups in iOS 16.2 - 9to5Mac
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DOJ asks judge to hold Trump in contempt over classified documents subpoena, reports say - CNBC
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FTC Sues to Block Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard - The Wall Street Journal
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SEC Asks Public Companies for More Information About Crypto Exposure - The Wall Street Journal
1. SEC Asks Public Companies for More Information About Crypto Exposure The Wall Street Journal
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Confusion and anxiety in China as draconian COVID curbs eased - Al Jazeera English
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These 10 House Republicans flipped their votes on the same-sex marriage bill - The Hill
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Reports: Many security lapses led to Texas inmate's escape - Yahoo News
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Kid Sneaks Onto Game Awards To Nominate Bill Clinton, Is Arrested - Kotaku
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Keystone Pipeline shuts down after oil leak, halting flow of 600,000 barrels a day - CNN
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'Hell. Just hell': Ukraine and Russia's war of attrition over Bakhmut - Financial Times
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Pneumonia not caused by cold – Physician
A Public Health Physician, Dr. Rahmat Odesesan, says pneumonia is not caused by cold contrary to the widely held belief by many people. The health condition, Dr. Odesesan said, is caused by infection. Odesesan, who is the Medical Officer of Health, Ikorodu Local Government Area, Lagos State, urged parents to avoid exposing their children to
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you, [and] comes from a different place. I think that’s what the world is all about today.” Mickey Guyton: ‘All I was trying to do is fight for equality in country music’https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2022-poy-reception-mickey-guyton-performance-02.jpg?w=560&w=560 <figcaptionPoupay Jutharat for TIMETIME’s 2022 Breakthrough Artist of the Year Mickey Guyton peforming at the TIME 2022 Person of the Year reception, at The Plaza Hotel in New York City, on Dec. 8, 2022. Guyton had some memorable performances this year, gracing the Capitol Lawn for PBS’s July 4 celebration and presenting the national anthem at the Superbowl. On Thursday night, she wowed the crowd with performances of “Somethin’ Bout You” and “Lay It On Me”—two of her most popular songs.
Despite the artist’s accomplishments, she told TIME at the event that she struggles with accepting fame. “I have impostor syndrome so I’m still working through feeling worthy,” Guyton said.
The musician is grateful to have the success she does now, but she had a long journey getting to this point. “My career took off right when I was about to quit,” Guyton said.
“When country music wasn’t working for me, I did think about quitting and starting a different genre. But I’ve loved country music so much, it’s just been something that’s in my bones and it’s something that I want,” she added.
As the first Black nominee for Best Country Album at the Grammys, Guyton has frequently spoken out about racial inequality in the country music industry and how difficult it’s been to get the community to address those issues. “This is the last thing I ever thought I would be at. All I was trying to do is fight for equality in country music, you know, and to be here, it is such an honor,” Guyton says.
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Here Are the Biggest Moments From TIME’s 2022 Person of the Year Reception
TIME brought some of its 2022 Person of the Year recipients together Thursday night to celebrate the latest edition of the 95-year-old franchise. The Person of the Year reception, held at The Plaza Hotel’s glitzy Grand Ballroom, kicked off with cocktails and mingling—and included a video message from 2022 Person of the Year Volodymyr Zelensky, as well as an interview with actor and 2022 Icon of the Year Michelle Yeoh. Breakout Artist of the Year Mickey Guyton performed two of her hit songs to an enthusiastic crowd. TIME’s new CEO Jessica Sibley welcomed guests at her first public speaking event since taking up the role last month. Award-winning poet, J. Ivy performed a spoken word piece. BlocPower founder Donnel Baird, the 2022 Dreamer of the Year—named by TIME and American Family Insurance—talked about helping families make their dreams bigger in a video message.
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Here are the biggest moments from TIME’s 2022 Person of the Year reception. Volodymyr Zelensky paid tribute to freedom fighters around the worldhttps://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2022-poy-reception-Zelensky-video-01.jpg?w=560&w=560 <figcaptionTIME’s 2022 Person of the Year Volodymyr Zelensky adresses attendees in a video shown at the TIME 2022 Person of the Year reception, on Dec. 8, 2022. Zelensky paid tribute to the freedom fighters of his country—and around the world in a video message. Nearly 10 months have passed since Russian forces invaded Ukraine, and since then Zelensky has emerged as a prominent world leader in his efforts to lead Ukraine’s battle for independence.
“It is an honor for me to represent the struggle of Ukrainians and the spirit of Ukraine, the spirit of freedom that echoes in the souls of so many people around the world,” Zelensky said. “This is the free world spirit, and let’s do everything for our spirit to win.”
Zelensky’s speech honored the brave doctors, farmers, journalists, and human rights lawyers, along with ordinary people, who stepped up to help the war effort. He also thanked those who supported Ukraine in its fight for freedom.
“It is an honor for me to represent the struggle of Ukrainians and the spirit of Ukraine, the spirit of freedom that echoes in the souls of so many people around the world,” Zelensky said. “This is the free world spirit, and let’s do everything for our spirit to win.” Michelle Yeoh emphasized the importance of taking riskshttps://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2022-poy-reception-michelle-yeoh-interview-03.jpg?w=560&w=560 <figcaptionPoupay Jutharat for TIMETIME’s 2022 Icon of the Year Michelle Yeoh onstage at the TIME 2022 Person of the Year reception, at The Plaza Hotel in New York City, on Dec. 8, 2022.
Yeoh, who TIME named the first-ever Icon of the Year, spoke to Editor-in-Chief Edward Felsenthal about the lessons she learned during the early stages of her four-decade career.
Starting off in Hong Kong action films with stars like Jackie Chan, Yeoh recalled how physically challenging her initial roles were, and how they prepped her to take greater risks and not be afraid of failure.
“First you must fall before you learn to fly,” Yeoh said. “I think that’s something that’s resonated throughout my life and my career.”
The 60-year-old actor carried her stunt skills into more recent roles like Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and Everything Everywhere All At Once, which grossed over $100 million in global ticket sales.
Yeoh said she can’t believe she is finally receiving such enormous recognition.
“I think when I started my career, people would never have thought a little girl from Malaysia [would] one day [be] here getting the Icon of the Year award,” Yeoh said. “Thank you for your love and care and embracing someone who’s very different from [...]
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Elon Musk Shines Light on a Big San Francisco Problem - TheStreet
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What you need to know about dog flu - The Dallas Morning News
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Public health leaders recommend masks amid flu, RSV, COVID-19 surge - KOMO News
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Pentagon picked four tech companies to form $9B cloud computing network - Ars Technica
1. Pentagon picked four tech companies to form $9B cloud computing network Ars Technica
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Bomb threat case against Club Q shooting suspect dropped for lack of cooperation - CBS Colorado
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Warrant: Texas FedEx driver says he strangled girl in van - The Associated Press
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Idaho murders: Border authorities monitoring for Hyundai Elantra that was near scene of quadruple homicide - Fox News
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If the Commanders leaked Jon Gruden’s emails, then Dan Snyder’s vengeance ended his NFL ownership - Yahoo Sports
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Baker Mayfield's game-winning drive shocks Raiders in miracle comeback win - Fox News
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When China and Saudi Arabia meet, nothing matters more than oil - CNN
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Hong Kong stocks briefly notch 2%; China reports inflation data in line with expectations - CNBC
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What Is Stiff-Person Syndrome? Celine Dion’s Diagnosis, Explained. - The New York Times
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