How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbersB.C. landowners who have at least 100 trees on their property can apply to a Coquitlam-based conservation fund for money to save them. The Tree Legacy Society is reaching out with cash to preserve the privately owned trees and stop them from being cut or commercial harvested. Successful candidates are eligible to receive $1 per tree per year, for up to $25,000, when they ink an agreement of 15 years or more. Designed to combat climate change and to preserve forests for future generations, the society was founded last November by Marta Alcalde Gea, who emigrated from Spain to B.C. five years ago. “From the heat dome that claimed over 600 lives in Metro Vancouver a few years ago to the unprecedented tragedy that is striking Valencia — my hometown — where floods destroyed homes and claimed over 200 lives, it is frightening to witness the devastating effects of climate change around the world,” she said in a news release. “But beyond the grief, I feel an unwavering responsibility to act. Establishing a non-profit organization here in Coquitlam is my way of launching an innovative model of conservation that can ripple from our community to the entire world.” The society’s financial incentives to large landowners are part of a pilot project started by Gea who has more than a dozen years in environmental initiatives, law, technology and economics and has served in key roles in the European Parliament and with international foundations, according to the society’s website. For more details about the pilot program, you can visit the society's website . 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] . 📲 Want to stay updated on Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra news? Sign up for our free daily newsletter . 💬 Words missing in an article? Your adblocker might be preventing hyperlinked text from appearing.jili wild racer 。

Haunting true story of Kansas City Chiefs superfan Xaviar Babudar laid bare in new Prime Video documentary By CYDNEY YEATES FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 22:19 GMT, 6 December 2024 | Updated: 22:22 GMT, 6 December 2024 e-mail View comments A gripping new Prime Video documentary about jailed Kansas City Chiefs superfan Xaviar Babudar is set to unpack his secret life as a serial bank robber. Set for release on the platform on December 24, ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing follows the harrowing story of the criminal, famously known as ChiefsAholic, and how stole $800,000 in 11 robberies across seven states . 'Recognized for his distinctive wolf costume and boisterous social media antics, Babudar rose to fame as one of Kansas City's most fervent fans,' the official synopsis reads. 'However, a secret life came to light in December 2022 when he was arrested in Bixby, Oklahoma , unraveling a series of unsolved bank robberies committed across the Midwest. 'Through interviews granted by Babudar himself, ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing explores critical moments in the events surrounding Babudar's initial arrest and offers a firsthand perspective on his subsequent journey.' The first look trailer was released last week, and despite being just 15-seconds in length, it teases drama at every turn. ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing will lay bare the secret life of Kansas City Chiefs superfan Xavier Babudar The upcoming documentary explores critical moments in the events surrounding Babudar's initial arrest and offers a firsthand perspective on his subsequent journey 'Don't think it hasn't crossed my mind that I might come off and go to the Super Bowl,' Babudar is heard saying in his own words. A newsreader then says: 'This man is now on the run.' 'It seems fake and like a movie, but it's real,' one contributor decked out in a Kansas City Chiefs cap and black sunglasses exclaims. Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the documentary, which will be available to stream worldwide. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one said: 'ChiefsAholic documentary is an automatic watch for me and I probably have five or less of those a year.' Echoing a similar sentiment, another said: 'I'm absolutely going to watch the ChiefsAholic documentary.' A third continued: 'ChiefsAholic documentary coming out on Christmas, I'm screeeeeaming.' Babudar was sentenced to 17-and-a-half years in prison without parole and three years of supervised release in connection to a number of bank robberies throughout the Midwestern United States in September. 'It seems fake and like a movie, but it's real,' one contributor says in the trailer Babudar was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for bank robberies in the Midwest in September Chiefsaholic will be released on Prime Video on December 24 He pled guilty to charges of money laundering, transporting stolen property across state lines, and bank robbery in February this year. Babudar had faced up to 50 years in prison for what US Attorney Teresa Moore called a 'violent crime spree across the Midwest.' 'The defendant tried to conceal hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen cash by using it to gamble online and at casinos, but the odds caught up with him,' Moore said in a release in February. 'With today's conviction, he will be held accountable for the full scope of his criminal conduct, including his attempt to flee from justice.' As a part of his plea agreement, Babudar will have to pay over $530,000 in restitution to the victims' financial institution. Adding insult to injury, he will also have to forfeit an autographed painting of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Oklahoma Kansas City Chiefs Share or comment on this article: Haunting true story of Kansas City Chiefs superfan Xaviar Babudar laid bare in new Prime Video documentary e-mail Add comment

On December 4, 2024, the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare announced an increase to the daily minimum wage that will be applicable in Mexico for 2025. Quick Hits Effective January 1, 2025, Mexico’s daily minimum wage will increase by 12 percent. The applicable daily minimum wage will be MXN $278.80 (approximately USD $13.76) and MXN $419.88 (approximately USD $20.72) for the Free Zone of the Northern Border. The National Commission on Minimum Wages ( Comisión Nacional de los Salarios Mínimos or CONASAMI), based on the consensus of the employment sector and the government, decided on a total 12 percent increase for 2025. Effective January 1, 2025, the applicable daily minimum wage will be MXN $278.80 (approximately USD $13.76)and MXN $419.88 (approximately USD $20.72) for the Free Zone of the Northern Border ( Zona Libre de la Frontera Norte , ZLFN). The increase is composed of a 6.5 percent fixed increase to the 2024 applicable minimum wage and an independent recovery amount ( Monto Independiente de Recuperación (MIR)) in accordance with the following: MIR for the ZLFN: $19.36 pesos MIR for the rest of the country: $12.85 pesos The increase for 2025 is a reflection of Mexico’s continuous commitment to taking steps toward improving the standard of living to bridge the income gaps between employees’ earnings and their needs and promoting social equality. The increase also complies with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and the recommendations of the International Labour Organization (ILO). The increase to the daily minimum wage will be published in the Official Federal Gazette ( Diario Oficial de la Federación , DOF).

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NoneVadodara: Police have booked a woman, her family members, and her lover for allegedly abetting her husband's suicide. The husband took his life on Monday, with a video subsequently emerging on social media where he detailed his struggles. Bharat Bamaniya, 38, who lived in Mora village within Morva Hadaf taluka of Panchmahal district, died by hanging from a tree near Tuva village in Godhra taluka. Prior to his death, he contacted his brother Vanraj Bamaniya, requesting him to collect him from the location where his body was later discovered. At Kakanpur police station, Vanraj lodged a complaint explaining that his brother Bharat was married to Radhika Bamaniya, with whom he had two children. According to the complaint, Radhika had an extramarital relationship with Mahesh. When Bharat discovered this relationship and presented Radhika's family with audio evidence of conversations between Radhika and Mahesh, her family responded with threats. The police named Radhika's mother, Ganga Pateliya, and her brothers—Bhupat and Suresh—as suspects along with Mahesh. The complaint states that Mahesh repeatedly intimidated Bharat, claiming a relationship with Radhika before their marriage, and even threatened harm to Bharat's children. Additionally, Mahesh verbally harassed Bharat's brother-in-law. Overwhelmed by these circumstances, Bharat ended his life near Tuva. Following his final call, Vanraj and others arrived to find his body.

How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers

Marvell Technology Introduces 1.6 Tbps LPO Chipset to Enable Optical Short-reach, Scale-up Compute Fabric InterconnectsStock market today: Wall Street gains ground as it notches a winning week and another Dow record