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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Another year of nonstop news, developments and changes in the Mountain State is about to come to a close.As we say goodbye to 2024 and prepare for 2025, WV News has compiled a roundup of some of the year’s most impactful stories. Gov. Jim Justice’s delivers his 2024 State of the State address on Jan. 10. WV Legislative Photography Gov. Jim Justice reflected on the developments and events of the past seven years during his final State of the State address.Justice, who was first elected in 2016, focused on the state’s current economic health and…

The pro-Kremlin Telegram channel on Friday aired a New Year’s video showing Russian air defense systems shooting down Santa Claus’ reindeer sleigh. The video, first shared by the Pul N3 Telegram channel, begins with Santa flying through central Moscow to the tune of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” “Hello, Russian! Here’s a present for you,” Santa Claus says while drinking a Coca-Cola as the camera zooms in on a sleigh loaded with rockets emblazoned with the NATO logo. “Happy New Year,” Santa says, and a missile is fired at his sleigh, causing it to explode in mid-air. The scene…

Grimes, a Canadian musician and former partner of Elon Musk, has addressed the rise in anti-Indian rhetoric on American social media and revealed that she grew up in a half-Indian household.In her post, Grimes expressed her disappointment, saying, “It’s embarrassing to suddenly concoct anti-India energy out of nowhere.” It was also obvious that they were planning this. ”She also opened up about her upbringing and said, “My stepfather was Indian and I had a turbulent childhood in a half-Indian household.Indian culture blends well with Western culture. ”It is embarrassing to suddenly fabricate anti-India energy out of nowhere.It was also obvious…

In boys’ basketballCentralia Holiday Tournament➜ Centralia 56, Champaign Central 32. Champaign Central kept it close against the host Orphans early, going into the second quarter tied at 11, before Centralia pulled away in the second half to earn the quarterfinal win. The Maroons (7-5) didn’t have much time to linger on the loss, with a fifth-place semifinal game against Cardinal Ritter (Mo.) at 8:30 a.m. Friday. Effingham-Teutopolis Christmas Classic➜ Lincoln-Way East 65, Unity 50. Unity held an 18-15 lead at the end of the first quarter in a quarterfinal game at Effingham, but the Griffins picked it up in the…

Reuters — Osamu Suzuki, the genius penny-pincher who led Japan’s Suzuki Motors for more than four decades and played a key role in turning India into a prosperous car market, has died at the age of 94. He died Dec. 25 of lymphoma, the company said, during which time he was chief executive or chairman he led the company in an ambitious move away from light vehicles, its main market. Japan’s indigenous, cheap, boxy 660 cc cars benefited from generous tax breaks but required strict cost containment, which proved to be an important part of the automaker’s DNA. Still, Suzuki’s…

very soon IU Columbus Men’s Basketball Jan. 4 vs. Brescia, 1 p.m. Jan. 7, St. Mary of the Woods, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 11, IU Kokomo, 1 p.m. IU Columbus Women’s Basketball Jan. 4 vs. Brescia, 3 p.m. Jan. 7, St. Mary of the Woods, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11, IU Kokomo, 3 p.m. notre dame football Wednesday, CFP quarterfinals vs. Georgia in New Orleans, 8:45 p.m. (ESPN) indianapolis colts Sunday, Giants, 1 p.m. (FOX) January 5 vs. Jaguars, TBA (TBD) indiana pacers Sunday Celtics, 6 p.m. (FanDuel Sports Network) Tuesday vs. Bucks, 3 p.m. (FanDuel Sports Network) Thursday Heat, 7:30 p.m.…

Jill and I join the people of India in mourning the passing of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Today’s unprecedented level of cooperation between the United States and India would not have been possible without the Prime Minister’s strategic vision and political courage. From signing the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Agreement to supporting the launch of the first Quad between Indo-Pacific partners, he pioneered breakthroughs that will continue to strengthen our country and the world for generations to come. Ta. He was a true politician. A dedicated public servant. Above all, he was a kind and humble person. I had…

A Brooklyn grand jury voted last week to upgrade the charges against Sebastian Zapeta, who is accused of setting fire to subway passengers, to first-degree murder, and the suspect of 33 years faces life in prison without parole if convicted. will be punished.”This is the most significant statute in New York state law, and my office is extremely confident in the evidence in this case and our ability to hold Zapeta accountable,” he said after the hearing in Brooklyn Criminal Court. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez told reporters. on friday.”This was a malicious act, directed against a vulnerable woman sleeping…

In a rivalry that has produced some memorable games, 14th-ranked Gonzaga on Saturday became the first college team to play in Intuit Dome, the university’s new $2 billion home, with a total They will face 22nd place UCLA in a new setting. Saturday’s matchup with the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood, Calif., will be the fifth of the season between the programs. Gonzaga (9-3) has won each of its past four games, but the 69-65 decision at last season’s Maui Invitational was the third of four games decided by four points or less. Close games have been troubling for…

The Financial Times reported on December 26 that Russian shoppers continue to have access to Western luxury brands despite sanctions imposed after the country’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.An industry of private buyers, resellers and cross-border smugglers has emerged, allowing wealthy Russians to circumvent regulations. The European Union limits legal sales of luxury goods to Russia to items priced at 300 euros (approximately 31,000 yen) or less, far below the typical price of high-end fashion. Customs records reportedly show that trade is being diverted through intermediaries in countries where such sanctions do not apply. In September, more than 300 Italian-made Bottega…