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Former sarpanch accuses Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s brothers of harassment, ends lifeEDMONTON — Alberta election officials say they are working to get the word out as they deal with a Canada Post strike ahead of a Christmas-week byelection in Lethbridge-West. Because of the postal workers’ strike, Elections Alberta cannot send “Where to Vote” cards to voters, and it says special mail-in ballots must be shipped through a courier service or dropped off in person ahead for the Dec. 18 vote. The office has a plan in motion to get the word out using print, radio, media and online ads, and by distributing flyers across the riding with general information. Winter weather also threatens to be a factor. The last time an Alberta byelection was held so close to Christmas was on Dec. 14, 2017. The vote will fill a vacancy created in the summer when NDP Lethbridge-West legislature member Shannon Phillips resigned. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 27, 2024. Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press
While Christmas is an exciting time for all, with family reuniting and a whole host of good food and good gifts being shared, there's no denying that we all love the indulgence and chaos of the boxing day sales. For make-up fans, Charlotte Tilbury's post-Christmas reductions are here and boy are we in for a treat. The renowned skincare and make-up empire is knocking 30% off skincare holiday essentials and 40% off bundles that include Charlotte's Iconic Red Lip Secrets , Pillow Talk eyes and cheeks and Airbrush Flawless Lips kit among others. Launching on December 26 and running until Monday, December 30, Charlotte Tilbury's sale can be unlocked by entering the code MAGIC at checkout. Included in the deals is a 30% reduction on Charlotte's Iconic Magic Skin Duo . Containing the brand's best-selling and beloved Magic Serum Crystal Elixir (30ml) and Magic Cream moisturiser (30ml) , the set usually costs £85 and is worth £117. The pair work together to 'lock in moisture' and give your skin a stunning glow with hydration. READ MORE: Dunelm's 'expensive looking' double duvet set less than £14 in money-saving deal READ MORE: Boots launches huge January sale with 50% off top brands While the superfood rich Crystal Elixir, a 'youth-boosting superfood', contains REPLEXIUM TM for younger-looking skin, GoldenTM Vitamin C for a brighter-looking complexion, and hydration powerhouse Polyglutamic Acid, the Magic Cream retexturises, smooths, firms, plumps and primes the skin thanks to its Cushion + Lift Mesh Technology , Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamins C + E and plump effect Peptide Complex. Proud owners of this kit hail it as 'truly magic' and say: "Truly amazing worth every penny :) leaves my skin feeling so beautifully glowing. And makes my makeup look perfect." Another fan of the concoctions said: "I've been looking for good skincare for some time now, I've tried all sorts. But this magic skin duo has been the best thing I've tried by far. The bottles they come in are really fancy and good quality, you apply the serum first then the moisturizer after that's dried down a bit. "Straight after applying you can see the difference! Evens out skin tone, plumps up tired skin, and helps get rid of breakouts quicker than usual. And is instantly moisturising and firms up your face." However, one shopper did warn that it may be irritating to sensitive or eczema- prone skin. They said: "Unfortunately because I have very sensitive/ eczema prone skin and it did end up burning my face and making it red, so I’d just be cautious if your skin is either very sensitive to certain ingredients." Of course, Charlotte Tilbury isn't the only brand to jump on board the boxing day deals, with brands like The INKEY List running 20% off sitewide until December 31, as is Grown Alchemist , whose 50% off sale also runs until December 31. Also included in the sale are the Charlotte Tilbury fragrances that usually retail for £130 for a 30ml bottle. With each fragrance embodying an emotion, the Fragrances range from the warm floral, vanilla-scented Joyphoria to the woody, floral Love Frequency. For make-up buffs looking to bag themselves a bargain, the brand's K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lip Trio which usually retails at £90 is now £54. With a slight shine and smooth application, these lipsticks leave your lips hydrated with a lovely colour. Also on sale is an ace bundle that includes the Hollywood Glow Glide Face Architect Highlighter, beauty light wand and a stunning matte revolution lipstick for £57.60 down from £96. Get the best of Be in your inbox Be is your home for all things lifestyle - from health and beauty, to work life and parenting, careers and cooking to fashion and features, and everything in between. So to make sure you don't miss out on the things that matter to you, we've created a brand-new newsletter pulling the best of Be's content together twice a week. To sign up, simply enter your email address here and we'll do the rest. For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here and sign up to our Be lifestyle newsletter for all the latest showbiz, fashion, beauty, family features and more.
Obama Speaks to Young Leaders as Some Democrats Push to Pass the TorchAP News Summary at 1:39 p.m. ESTPrince Andrew says he ‘ceased all contact’ with alleged Chinese spy after government adviceThursday is a time for turkey, mashed potatoes, dysfunction and confessions. During the holiday the previous eight years, the NFL season tested my ability to enjoy a conversation about the Broncos. No matter how admirable the effort, the topic turned to the quarterback, a character more terrifying than Michael Myers and Pennywise. Emotions were raw. Everyone had their fangs dropped after an avalanche of disappointments. The previous 13 starters varied from underwhelming to awful. It created a buzz kill. So who is ruining Thanksgiving now? The nonBolievers in Bo Nix. I don’t get it. No matter how much life after Peyton Manning has put your guard up, how can you not embrace the rookie? Truth be told, I am over it. This is not about keeping receipts. It is about facts, trying to understand why a faction in the media — national and local — and fans (or perhaps social media trolls) cannot see the truth. All anyone wanted since Peyton was a serviceable leader, someone who could win games, and throw more passes to players in an orange jersey than the other team. Over the past 10 games, Nix has delivered 20 touchdowns — 16 passing, three rushing, one receiving — with two turnovers. According to CBS Sports, the quarterbacks who have matched or bettered that stat line over the past 10 years are Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes. All first-ballot Hall of Famers. Yet, we have those diminishing Nix for his perceived low ceiling, inconsistent footwork and lack of success against man coverage. Still, others insist with a straight face that they would rather have Russell Wilson. What in the actual heck is going on here? Nix is putting up historically great numbers — the best by a rookie since Dak Prescott in 2016 — and a loud faction refuses to recognize it, creating straw arguments that go deeper into the weeds than bees and butterflies. I am not saying you should wear your passion for Nix like a thorny crown. But is it too much to ask for an open mind and common sense? Those reluctant to admit Nix is succeeding are revealing their own ego, making their dislike personal, either for the kid or coach Sean Payton. I believed Nix would work because of Payton’s confidence when he drafted him. Payton told us at the combine that he would be better at identifying a quarterback than most. This stuck with me because the coach’s Hall of Fame legacy hinged on getting this decision right. He had never worked with a rookie, but he had 15 years of offensive dominance in New Orleans that suggested he knew what he wanted his handpicked quarterback to look like. Payton screwed it up the first few weeks, trying to make Nix drink out of a fire hose with endless dropbacks. But after the opening two losses, the two have met in the middle. An appreciation for his athleticism emerged — he runs better than scouts expected — along with his edge. When Nix yelled at Payton on the sideline on Oct. 6 — something the coach appreciated — he showed why he was the starter. Everything since has shown why he is clearly the future. He has been the Broncos’ best player on the field since the end of October. But, but, but, he can’t throw downfield. Really? That’s funny. He has 716 yards, four touchdowns, zero interceptions and a 126.9 rating on passes of 10-plus yards over the past five games, per Fox Sports. This includes multiple darts between the numbers and over layered defenders to Courtland Sutton and Devaughn Vele. But those were off-script, right? Try again. Nix delivered these lasers from the pocket. Listen, he is not perfect. He will have bad games. But do you remember what life looked like with Trevor Siemian, Brock Osweiler, Case Keenum, Joe Flacco and Teddy Bridgewater? Worse, some of the same people who were Druthers for Drew Lock refuse to acknowledge Nix’s development. Make it make sense. Nix boasts four games with a 70% completion rate with at least two touchdown passes and no picks. You know how many Broncos quarterbacks have done that since Peyton? Zero. Lock did it once in 24 games. Wilson twice in 30 starts. When Keenum was missing Demaryius Thomas sprinting open down the sideline, when Flacco looked like he had never seen a blitz, when Brandon Allen couldn’t throw the ball into the wind, when Paxton Lynch was showing up late and leaving early, Broncos Country had fever dreams about the type of stats Nix is compiling. Still, I can’t go on my Twitter timeline or turn on the radio without hearing someone dissing Nix or advocating for Wilson. Yes, Wilson was functional last year, and made terrific plays scribbling outside the lines. But the Broncos stunk in goal-to-goal situations and were awful in the red zone. By the time the Broncos beat the Chiefs last October, Payton had seen enough. He was over the veteran, viewing his style of play as unsustainable because of the lack of timing throws and endless sacks (45 in 15 games). Compare that to Nix, who is on pace for 27. Payton chose to absorb a $53 million dead cap hit this season and $32 million next year to cut Wilson. It was uncommon, but not surprising if you know anything about how that relationship had deteriorated. Would you rather they stayed together for the kids, delaying the divorce until after this season when the quarterbacks available in the draft are Two Men (Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward) and Four Maybes (Jalen Milroe, Quinn Ewers, Garrett Nussmeier and Carson Beck)? It is OK to take a deep breath, trust your eyes and the numbers and admit Nix is playing well. If you are still tearing him down, the problem is you, not him. Want more Broncos news? Sign up for the Broncos Insider to get all our NFL analysis.
