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8k8app5 Top Christmas arguments revealed from baubles to TV and designated driversInter Milan took another step towards direct qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League with Tuesday's 1-0 win over Leipzig which moved the Italians top of the table. Castello Lukeba's own goal midway through the first half was enough for Inter to win their fourth straight match in Europe's elite club competition. Italian champions Inter lead Barcelona and Liverpool, who host Real Madrid on Wednesday, by a point after a narrow win which should have finished with a more emphatic scoreline for the hosts. Simone Inzaghi's side return to their Serie A title defence at high-flying Fiorentina on Sunday after a routine win at a far from full San Siro. Leipzig meanwhile remain on no points after a fifth defeat in as many games in the Champions League, with even qualification for the play-offs looking tricky. Meanwhile, Arsenal extended their revival with a ruthless 5-1 rout of Sporting Lisbon to bolster their bid to reach the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday. Mikel Arteta's side ended a three-match winless run in all competitions by beating Nottingham Forest 3-0 in the Premier League last weekend. Leandro Trossard netted late on to give Arsenal five away goals in a Champions League game for the first time since 2008. Arsenal's third win in five Champions League matches this season lifted them into seventh place, with the top eight teams in the revamped tournament earning automatic qualification for the last 16. Sporting's first defeat in Europe's elite club competition this season leaves them below Arsenal on goal difference. Arsenal are nine points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool after their dip, but this swaggering effort suggested they are finally back in the groove. Arteta had challenged Arsenal to make a statement against Sporting and they responded in emphatic fashion. The north Londoners' first away win in the Champions League in six attempts was a welcome tonic after a 1-0 loss at Inter Milan in their last European fixture. Arsenal's impressive performance was all the more notable as Sporting had crushed Manchester City 4-1 in their final Champions League game under Ruben Amorim, who has since taken charge of Manchester United. (AFP)

A look at crucial role of regulators in power sector SIFC focuses on renewable energy such as $200m investment to convert thermal plant into 300 MW solar facility ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan’s economy shows promising signs of recovery, the power sector plays a pivotal role in driving sustainable growth. The Economic Update and Outlook for November 2024 highlights a significant surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) within the sector, with $414 million invested in the first four months of FY2025 — comprising 46% of total FDI. This influx is part of a broader $585.6 million investment in energy, encompassing electricity, oil, gas and renewables. The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is central to this positive momentum, transforming the investment landscape and enhancing energy infrastructure. The SIFC’s focus on renewable energy is evident through initiatives such as a $200 million investment to convert a thermal plant into a 300 MW solar facility and establish a 3 GW solar panel and battery manufacturing plant in Karachi. These projects not only foster clean energy transitions but also position Pakistan as a regional leader in renewable technologies. However, a critical challenge undermining progress in the power sector is the persistent issue of rising circular debt, largely driven by inefficiencies in operations of Discos. High transmission and distribution (T&D) losses and poor recovery rates have placed immense financial strain on the sector. The Discos’ inability to recover billed amounts effectively, coupled with power theft and management issues, has significantly contributed to the circular debt, now exceeding Rs2.6 trillion and expected to rise further. This burden is borne by all power customers in Pakistan, even those in Karachi who have zero contribution to the circular debt. This is evident from the PHL charges applied in KE bills, despite KE, a private entity, not parking its losses in the circular debt, unlike Discos. The privatisation of Discos emerges as a viable solution to address these structural inefficiencies. It is also a condition outlined by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with progress expected by early 2025. Transitioning to private management can enhance operational efficiency, governance, and customer service. Initial privatisation targets reportedly include GEPCO, LESCO, and MEPCO. Privatised entities like KE demonstrate how private investment and accountability can reduce T&D losses, improve infrastructure, and better serve customers. Privatisation aligns with Pakistan’s broader reform strategy, including the introduction of Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM). A compelling example of successful privatisation is Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL), privatised in 2002. The TPDDL achieved remarkable success through policies balancing fair tariffs and operational costs. This approach ensured financial viability and significantly improved service delivery. Operating without circular debt, the TPDDL reduced AT&C losses from 53% to single digits over two decades, investing over $1.3 billion in infrastructure. Supportive policies, such as opt-in subsidies and special courts for theft cases, bolstered its success, with $160 billion paid in shareholder dividends. Pakistan could benefit from studying such examples to guide its path toward effective privatisation and sectoral reforms. A sustainable tariff mechanism is essential for the sector’s stability and growth. Current tariffs should reflect the true cost of electricity supply, mitigating financial pressures on both Discos and consumers. Regulatory bodies, particularly the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), play a crucial role in addressing these challenges by ensuring tariffs are fair, transparent, and reflective of market realities. However, Nepra must reconsider assuming a 100% recovery rate when developing tariffs. The current system, where unrecovered costs are ultimately shifted to consumers as PHL surcharges, is inefficient. Establishing ambitious yet achievable recovery targets, with Discos funding any over- or under-recovery, could sustainably reduce tariffs and facilitate privatisation. For instance, HESCO and SEPCO’s recovery rates in 2022-23 were 75.88% and 68.19%, respectively, while QESCO’s recovery was a mere 36.92%. No investor will fund such significant gaps. NEPRA should adopt a phased reduction strategy similar to the TPDDL’s case, supported by a sustainable business model for Discos. In conclusion, Nepra’s balanced regulatory decisions, coupled with decisive government actions to privatise and restructure Discos, will reaffirm Pakistan’s position as a reliable and attractive destination for international investment. By prioritising recovery improvements and sustainable tariffs, the power sector can become the cornerstone of Pakistan’s economic revival.Sporting Lisbon coach sends message to Man United over Janurary move for Viktor Gyokeres - The Peoples Person

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The LA-based that on with has ~possibly~ been unmasked. Fans were quick to get sleuthing after Deuxmoi claimed Barry with “a blonde, semi-famous LA-based influencer (who’s particularly big on TikTok)” and started pointing the finger at influencer . She fits the bill, as she lives in LA, is clearly blonde, and has a cool 4.3 million followers on TikTok. After two TikTok videos went viral claiming that Breckie was , the TikToker did the most chaotic thing possible: she reposted BOTH TikToks. Is that her way of low-key confirming the rumours? Or is she doing anything for a lil’ bit of publicity? Either way, it’s working! One of the videos broke down some *evidence* that Breckie is mixed up in all this drama. It’s a bit of a stretch, so please take this with a grain of salt. Looking back at Breckie’s previous social media posts, she posted a Snapchat series where she went out to dinner with an unnamed date on November 18. During the date, she showed off her “kinda salty” margarita, which could be a hint to Barry’s smash role in . The date in question took place at the Boa Steakhouse in Santa Monica, which is just a hop and a skip away from the San Vincente Bungalows, the location mentioned in Deuxmoi’s blind item. She also shared a snap of herself drinking a Blackberry Smash, which sleuths somehow deduced was code for “Berry Smash”, AKA she and Barry were doin’ the deed. The second video Breckie reposted said it was “confirmed” that the TikToker was indeed involved, which is absolutely wild. “Trouble in paradise, it has been confirmed Barry cheated on Sabrina with TikTok influencer Breckie Hill when Sabrina was wrapping up her last show dates in California on her Short N Sweet Tour. Instead of attending the show, Barry was seen out in public with the influencer,” the caption reads. This whole sitch is rather sad for Sabrina if it’s true, but at least we’ve been blessed with some truly beautiful memes. just had to tell my infant son that barry keoghan cheated on sabrina carpenter with breckie hill...... he’s devastated. interesting timing honestly if barry keoghan cheated on sabrina carpenter after “please please please” she should be able to kill him on stage at her next show i was gonna stay out of the barry and sabrina discourse but i think now is a funny time to mention i saw them at tompkins square bagels once and she paid for him guys do NOT worry about your wrapped being embarrassing bcs sabrina carpenter got cheated on after giving barry VERY clear instructions on how not to embarrass her Honestly, if there’s any truth to this I’m just stoked we’re gonna get a Sabrina Carpenter break up album. It’s gonna be a (blackberry) smash!How to measure AI’s risky responsesNoneExisting global system becoming increasingly irrelevant: Ahsan

Pep Guardiola’s side at least avoided the indignity of a sixth successive defeat in all competitions but alarm bells continue to ring at the Etihad Stadium after a dramatic late capitulation. A double from Erling Haaland – the first from the penalty spot – and a deflected effort from Ilkay Gundogan, all in the space of nine minutes either side of the break, looked to have ensured a return to winning ways. Yet Guardiola was left with his head in hands as Feyenoord roared back in the last 15 minutes with goals from Anis Hadj Moussa, Sergio Gimenez and David Hancko, two of them after Josko Gvardiol errors. City almost snatched a late winner when Jack Grealish hit the woodwork but there was no masking another dispiriting result. It was hardly the preparation City wanted for Sunday’s crunch trip to Liverpool, and the Feyenoord fans took great delight in rubbing that fact in. They sung the club anthem they share with Liverpool, You’ll Never Walk Alone, and chanted the name of their former manager Arne Slot, the current Reds boss. Guardiola arrived at the ground with a cut on the bridge of his nose and, once again, his side have been struck a nasty blow. Despite not being at their best, they had dominated early on against what seemed limited Dutch opposition. They threatened when a Gundogan shot was deflected wide and Haaland then went close to opening the scoring when he turned a header onto the post. Feyenoord goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther gifted City another chance when he passed straight to Bernardo Silva but Grealish’s fierce volley struck team-mate Phil Foden. Foden forced a save from Wellenreuther but City had a moment of alarm when Igor Paixao got behind the defence only to shoot tamely at Ederson. Nathan Ake missed the target with a header but some luck finally went City’s way just before the break when Quinten Timber, brother of Arsenal’s Jurrien, was harshly adjudged to have fouled Haaland. The Norwegian rammed home the resulting spot-kick and City returned re-energised for the second period. They won a corner when a Matheus Nunes shot was turned behind and Gundogan fired the hosts’ second – albeit with aid of a deflection – with a firm volley from the edge of the box. City turned up the heat and claimed their third soon after as Gundogan released Nunes with a long ball and his low cross was turned into the net by a sliding Haaland. 44' ⚽️ Man City 1-0 Feyenoord50' ⚽️ Man City 2-0 Feyenoord53' ⚽️ Man City 3-0 Feyenoord75' ⚽️ Man City 3-1 Feyenoord82' ⚽️ Man City 3-2 Feyenoord89' ⚽️ Man City 3-3 Feyenoord 🤯🤯🤯 #UCL — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) November 26, 2024 It seemed City were heading for a morale-lifting victory but a couple of Gvardiol errors changed the script. The Croatian, who had a torrid time in Saturday’s 4-0 thrashing by Tottenham, first horribly misplaced a backpass and allowed Moussa to nip in and round Ederson. Ordinarily that 75th-minute reply would have been a mere consolation and City would close out the game, but Gvardiol had another moment to forget eight minutes from time. Again he gave the ball away and Feyenoord pounced. The ball was lofted into the box and Jordan Lotomba fired a shot that glanced the post and deflected across goal, where Gimenez chested in. Ederson then blundered as he raced out of his area and was beaten by Paixao, who crossed for Hancko to head into an empty net. Amid some moments of unrest in the crowd, when objects were thrown, City tried to rally in stoppage time. Grealish had an effort deflected onto the bar but the hosts had to settle for a draw.New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr sustained a left hand injury and possible concussion in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 14-11 victory over the New York Giants. The Saints feared Carr fractured the hand, per reports, and he was slated to undergo further testing. He reportedly had a cast on the hand when exiting the stadium. Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi said Carr may have to enter the concussion protocol. Carr was injured when he tried to leap for a first down late in the final quarter. He was near the sideline and went airborne, landing hard on the left hand with this face then slamming into the turf as he landed out of bounds with 3:59 left in the game. Jake Haener finished up the game for the Saints. Carr completed 20 of 31 passes for 219 yards, one touchdown and one interception for New Orleans. Overall, Carr has passed for 2,145 yards, 15 touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He missed three games earlier this season due to an oblique injury. --Field Level Media

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Spirit Airlines CEO reportedly got a huge retention bonus just days before the airline, which has been facing numerous issues, declared bankruptcy. CEO Ted Christie’s apparent $3.8 million bonus came after the company said it planned to cut some jobs and sell some of its planes, the New York Post reported on Thursday. According to the article, Christie, who will be able to keep the bonus is he stays with the company for another year, lives in a $2.5 million home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which features a private swimming pool and covered porch. “Christie and his wife, Theresa, paid $1.2 million for the three-bedroom, three-bathroom home in 2012,” the article said. The airline’s stock recently dropped 59 percent as it considered filing for bankruptcy protection, according to a UPI article published in November 13. “Spirit Airlines closed at $1.31 a share, down from $1.91. Spirit stock, with the ticker symbol SAVE, has dropped more than 90% this year,” the report said. The carrier announced Monday it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, making it the first U.S. carrier to do so since American Airlines did more than ten years ago, UPI reported: Spirit has faced mounting problems starting with the COVID-19 pandemic including a surge in costs, an airplane engine recall, and its high-profile failure to merge with JetBlue Airways. ... Spirit also promised that the bankruptcy filing would not affect its workers, their wages or benefits, or work as usual. It also said vendors and leaseholders would continue to be paid. The airline has said it will continue operations amid the bankruptcy filing as the holiday travel season approaches, WKMG reported on Monday. A reporter for the outlet said travelers may see disruptions, cancellations, and time changes, but “it won’t be a mass, hey, one day Spirit was there the next day they’re not”: “They’re not going out of business. Spirit Airlines is the seventh largest airline in the United States, I think 22nd overall in the world, so they’re not going out of business any time soon,” he added.