TikTok has challenged a Canadian government order to shut down the Chinese video-sharing app’s business operations in the country that was imposed over national security concerns.
The company said Tuesday that it filed an application for a judicial review with the Federal Court in Vancouver on Dec. 5, which seeks to set aside the order for TikTok to wind-up and cease its business in Canada.
The Canadian federal government last month announced it was ordering the dissolution of TikTok Technology Canada Inc. after a national security review of its Chinese parent company ByteDance Ltd.
The government is not blocking access to the TikTok app, which will continue to be available to Canadians. TikTok said it has 14 million users in Canada, which is about a third of the population. It has offices in Toronto and Vancouver.
The wildly popular platform is owned by ByteDance, a Chinese company that moved its headquarters to Singapore in 2020, but is under increasing pressure in the West. It’s facing a possible ban in the U.S. and intensifying scrutiny in Europe over issues including election influence campaigns allegedly coordinated by Moscow.
TikTok argues in its court application, which was posted online, that Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s decision was “unreasonable” and “driven by improper purposes.” It says the order is “grossly disproportionate” and the the national security review was “procedurally unfair.”
The review was carried out through the Investment Canada Act, which allows the government to investigate foreign investment with potential to harm national security.
Champagne said in a statement at the time that the government was taking action to address “specific national security risks,” but did not elaborate. His office said in response to the filling that the government’s decision was informed by a “thorough national security review and advice from Canada’s security and intelligence community.”
TikTok said Champagne “failed to engage with TikTok Canada on the purported substance of the concerns” that led to the order.
It argues the government ordered “measures that bear no rational connection to the national security risks it identifies” and that the reasons for the order “are unintelligible, fail to reveal a rational chain of analysis and are rife with logical fallacies.”
The platform says there were “less onerous” options than shutting down its Canadian business, which it said would eliminate hundreds of jobs, threaten business contracts and “cause the destruction of significant economic opportunities.”
A line in everyone’s favourite baseball movie, Field of Dreams, goes something like, “Build it, and they will come.”
While Kevin Costner might have been referring to the idea of a baseball diamond in his cornfield and the ghosts of some of the game’s greatest players, it’s not too much of a stretch to apply the same thinking to the Barton Highway duplication and what it means for towns between Canberra and Yass.
Back in 2017, the federal and NSW governments committed $200 million towards the upgrade of the highway – $150 million from the federal purse and the remainder from the NSW government.
The project was split into five stages; stage one, a seven-kilometre stretch from the ACT border to south of Kavenys Road, was completed in early 2024.
Eventually, the project will see the highway duplication bypass Murrumbateman, with a dual carriageway all the way out to the intersection with the Hume Highway.
For years, the two-lane highway has faced increased traffic, safety concerns and the rising demand for the daily commute as more people move to the region.
It’s estimated that nearly 13,000 vehicles use the 52-kilometre road daily.
The five-stage Barton Highway upgrade is anticipated to help economic growth in the region between Canberra, Yass and surrounds. Photo: Bidgee
With population growth in the area, it’s expected that by 2037, that number will rise to 21,000 a day.
George Southwell and his team at Ray White Rural Canberra and Yass have analysed what the duplication means to the region in a white paper that outlines not only its impact on property prices but also on economic growth for the whole area.
“Key industries, including agriculture, construction and tourism, are expected to experience increased efficiency and growth due to improved road conditions and reduced travel times,” Southwell says.
“The upgraded highway will attract more visitors to the region, boosting local tourism. The appeal of shorter travel times and safer journeys is expected to draw more city-dwellers for weekend getaways, which will benefit local businesses.”
Southwell predicts that property markets in Murrumbateman, Yass and surrounding areas are poised for growth as connectivity improves.
“Bypassing heavy traffic will make these towns more attractive for new residents commuting to the capital, driving demand for housing and leading to a rise in property values,” he says.
Between 2019 and 2024, the median house price in the Yass Valley jumped by close to $300,000, from $579,000 to $867,500. That presents an increase of 49.8 per cent in the past five years.
“We’ve got this area, no more than 45 minutes from the centre of our democracy, where we can purchase homes on large blocks in Yass, say, for less than a million dollars and acreage in places like Murrumbateman and Sutton for less than $1.5 million,” Southwell explains.
He says it’s the ideal region for those looking for that lifestyle change.
In the white paper, he refers to statistics from the Regional Australia Institute that show about one in five city dwellers think about leaving the metropolitan area in favour of regional living. This suggests that population growth in regional areas will continue in the long term.
Sam and Lauren McGregor of Windrose Property live in the region with their young family on four hectares on the Canberra side of Yass.
Sam and Lauren McGregor of Windrose Property moved seeking a rural lifestyle more than 10 years ago. Photo: Supplied.
“We moved out here about 11 years ago, we just wanted that rural lifestyle, room for a horse,” Sam McGregor says.
“We didn’t have kids then, but we knew it would be a good place to raise them. Enjoy country life but with access to Canberra when we need it.
“I’m seeing that same kind of thinking in people who want to live out here now, people who want a few acres, not so many neighbours, and that feel of a slower pace when you get home.”
It’s not only people after acreages who are looking in the area. Large residential blocks are being released in places such as Murrumbateman, which is opening the region to young families, for example, who might be priced out of the country market.
“I get a lot of people say to me, ‘Sam, we’re early in our search, we’re looking for a couple of acres out of town, we’re looking at Carwoola, Burra, Sutton and Murrumbateman, but why should we take Murrumbateman seriously?’” he says.
“But think about it. If $200 million has been invested by the government to duplicate the road, then they’re going to want to see significant investment in housing, amenities, schools, shops … all that will come. The new Murrumbateman Primary School is just the beginning!
Windrose Property’s Sam McGregor says more people are seeking a slower paced country lifestyle with fewer neighbours. Photo: Supplied.
“It’s rare to be able to say a suburb is getting close to a capital city but that’s what’s happening out here.”
Although, it’s not too close.
There’s nothing that McGregor loves more than the drive home after work.
With the initial duplication now finished, he’s in the door from the city in about 20 minutes.
“Now that drive is a necessary part of my day,” he says. “I can detach from work, decompress, and be focused and ready for the family when I get home.”
Red weather warnings have been issued by Met Office across Wales due to storm
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All football matches scheduled to take place in Wales on Saturday 7 have been postponed due to Storm Darragh, which is expected to bring destructive winds and heavy rain, the Football Association of Wales has announced.
In a statement, the body confirmed that it had taken the extraordinary measure after advice from the Met Office, which has issued rare red weather warnings in the country.
Storm Darragh is sweeping in across the Atlantic, bringing with it 90mph winds and torrential downpours set to spark flooding and travel chaos in parts of Britain.
‘The Met Office has issued red, amber, and yellow weather warnings for the vast majority of Wales due to Storm Darragh, which is expected to bring damaging winds and heavy rain, causing significant disruption and danger to life,’ the statement from the FAW began.
‘It is not safe to drive in such weather, including travelling to and from football matches. Being outside in high winds increases the risk of injury and The Met Office advises people to stay indoors if possible.
‘Clubs have been advised to check for and secure any loose items around their grounds if it can be done safely. This includes bins, furniture, goalposts, and fences etc.
All football matches in Wales on Saturday have been postponed due to Storm Darragh, which is expected to bring destructive winds and heavy rain
The Met Office has issued an 18-hour amber wind warning along the UK’s west coast from South Ayrshire down to Cornwall (pictured) , as well as in Northern Ireland, will run on Saturday from 3am to 9pm.
‘Potential postponements of fixtures on Friday 6 December and Sunday 8 December will be considered on a case-by-case basis, in line with each individual league’s policy.’
Meteorologists said a period of ‘extremely strong winds’ will develop during the early hours of Saturday morning as the low pressure system moves across the Irish Sea.
The ‘significant disruption’ warning from 3am until 11am covers most of the coast of Wales including Cardiff and Swansea, as well as parts of Bristol and North Somerset.
That could mean that various Football League and non-league fixtures could also be affected, though at this point there has been announcement from the FA.
Championship side Bristol City welcome QPR to Ashton Gate in the early fixture on Saturday, while in the National League Yeovil Town are set to entertain Braintree Town at 3pm.
Forecasters told residents to ‘stay indoors if you can’ and ‘avoid travelling by road during potentially dangerous conditions – it is not safe to drive in these conditions’.
Homeowners were urged to secure loose items outside their properties such as Christmas decorations, bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds and fences.
The red alert, issued just after 10am on Friday, also urged people to ‘consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items’.
Red warnings are a rare event, with the last one issued by the Met Office just under a year ago on January 21, 2024 for 99mph Storm Isha – and Friday is only the 19th time in records dating back to 2011 that a red warning has been imposed.
The Met Office has also issued a 39-hour yellow wind warning for the whole of England, Wales and Northern Ireland and much of Scotland, from 3pm today until 6am on Sunday.
And an 18-hour amber wind warning along the UK’s west coast from South Ayrshire down to Cornwall, as well as in Northern Ireland, will run on Saturday from 3am to 9pm.
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What do you love about cross country?: I love that we get to spend a huge chunk of time just training with all the boys and going out to meets and just competing. The environment is nothing like I’ve ever experienced before. It’s like everyone supports each other. There’s no malice towards anyone else and stuff like that.
Most memorable moment in cross country: This past season at the regional meet. I was the fourth individual qualifier for states, qualifying for the first time. (Maki finished 17th at the Poplar Forest course, running the 3.1-mile event in 17:09.3.) It was a pretty tough course, so I was just glad to be able to go out there and run one of my most strategic races, and then qualify for the first time.
Most embarrassing moment in cross country: My junior year at Oatlands, it was rainy. It was just terrible conditions, I went out too fast and was hurting real bad by the second or third mile, and I practically was walking to the finish. I ran like a minute slower than I’d been doing all season.
Most difficult moment in cross country: This season, I opened my season off with a PR, but then race after race after race, I kept hitting the exact same time. I couldn’t get past it. It was just race after race, same time, same result, no matter how I felt. I just felt like I was stuck.
Three people you can have dinner with, dead or alive: Drake; He’s my favorite [music] artist. Derek Jeter; that was my favorite baseball playing growing up. And then Frank Ocean; that’s another one of my favorite [music] artists. People don’t see him out in public much anymore, so it’d be nice to sit and talk with him.
Biggest athletic influence?: Lex and Leo Young. I started watching their YouTube videos about running and stuff like that. It just like made me want to go out there every day and put in that same work and just get better and better.
Favorite teacher: [Sherando history teacher] Dr. [Doreen] Ricard. She would always joke with you, and she would listen to you if you ever had anything [come up.]
Favorite athlete: Russell Westbrook
Favorite sports team: New York Yankees
Favorite movie: “Se7en”
Favorite TV show: “Snowfall”
Favorite song: “Get Along Better” by Drake
Favorite food: Steak
Worst thing you’ve eaten: Elementary school grilled cheese. It’s extremely hard, like a rock, and just tasted disgusting.
Plans after high school: My number one goal is to attend the University of Virginia. I’ll see if I can get in there and then pursue sports medicine to eventually become a sports medicine physician. I’ve been playing sports my whole life, and it’s always been intriguing to me to see how, if athletes go down, just how the doctors are able to rehabilitate them and pretty much fix them up to peak athletic ability again.
What do you love about cross country?: I love that we get to spend a huge chunk of time just training with all the boys and going out to meets and just competing. The environment is nothing like I’ve ever experienced before. It’s like everyone supports each other. There’s no malice towards anyone else and stuff like that.
Most memorable moment in cross country: This past season at the regional meet. I was the fourth individual qualifier for states, qualifying for the first time. (Maki finished 17th at the Poplar Forest course, running the 3.1-mile event in 17:09.3.) It was a pretty tough course, so I was just glad to be able to go out there and run one of my most strategic races, and then qualify for the first time.
Most embarrassing moment in cross country: My junior year at Oatlands, it was rainy. It was just terrible conditions, I went out too fast and was hurting real bad by the second or third mile, and I practically was walking to the finish. I ran like a minute slower than I’d been doing all season.
Most difficult moment in cross country: This season, I opened my season off with a PR, but then race after race after race, I kept hitting the exact same time. I couldn’t get past it. It was just race after race, same time, same result, no matter how I felt. I just felt like I was stuck.
Three people you can have dinner with, dead or alive: Drake; He’s my favorite [music] artist. Derek Jeter; that was my favorite baseball playing growing up. And then Frank Ocean; that’s another one of my favorite [music] artists. People don’t see him out in public much anymore, so it’d be nice to sit and talk with him.
Biggest athletic influence?: Lex and Leo Young. I started watching their YouTube videos about running and stuff like that. It just like made me want to go out there every day and put in that same work and just get better and better.
Favorite teacher: [Sherando history teacher] Dr. [Doreen] Ricard. She would always joke with you, and she would listen to you if you ever had anything [come up.]
Favorite athlete: Russell Westbrook
Favorite sports team: New York Yankees
Favorite movie: “Se7en”
Favorite TV show: “Snowfall”
Favorite song: “Get Along Better” by Drake
Favorite food: Steak
Worst thing you’ve eaten: Elementary school grilled cheese. It’s extremely hard, like a rock, and just tasted disgusting.
Plans after high school: My number one goal is to attend the University of Virginia. I’ll see if I can get in there and then pursue sports medicine to eventually become a sports medicine physician. I’ve been playing sports my whole life, and it’s always been intriguing to me to see how, if athletes go down, just how the doctors are able to rehabilitate them and pretty much fix them up to peak athletic ability again.
What do you love about cross country?: The team aspect more than anything else. I just love being able to go out and run with a whole bunch of other people rather than on my own.
Most memorable moment in cross country: Joining the team for the first time in freshman year. It was the first time I really ran in earnest and the first time doing a more centralized team sport.
Most embarrassing moment in cross country: Running poor times at Judges Classic a few years in a row, especially last year. I had a very poor showing. I definitely pulled it together this year at the Judges Classic. (Doran placed 15th in a 3.1-mile time of 17 minutes, 46.03 seconds.) [Before], I think I was not ready for the course and not so feeling so well day of.
Most difficult moment in cross country: Finding ways to overcome the challenges that we faced from injuries last year and this year. This year we lost Will Thomas, so it was hard to keep my team together and make them feel like we still had a good chance of making a good showing of ourselves.
People you can have dinner with, dead or alive: My dad James; he passed away a few years ago. He died before I was really able to get to the point in my running career where I feel like he would have been most proud of me. I felt like we missed out on a lot, and I think it would have meant a lot to him that I was able to finish out this year much stronger and be a good captain to my team. Any of the players from the Washington Capitals, because they’re my favorite sports team. I like all of them. And [British middle-distance runner] Josh Kerr; I like seeing him run and win races. It’s just really enjoyable to see people who are at the pinnacle of the sport.
Biggest athletic influence: My mom. She’s a runner, and she’s the one who made me join the team freshman year, and I ended up loving it.
Favorite teacher: Lenny Vasquez. He’s my [information technology] teacher, and I also had him last year. IT is one of my favorite fields. Right now I work for the city in the IT field. [Vasquez] is the one who taught me a lot of what I know.
Favorite athlete: Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren
Favorite sports team: Washington Capitals
Favorite movie: “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery”
Favorite TV show: “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”
Favorite song: “Vengeance” by Blue Oyster Cult
Favorite food: Chicken wings. I like to get them anywhere I can, but Buffalo Wild Wings is a personal favorite of mine.
Worst thing you’ve eaten: Sauerbraten
Plans after high school: I want to go to the University of Montana, which I just recently got accepted to. I want to learn to become a park ranger. I’m very outdoorsy. I love being outside. The idea of working in the field of nature really interests me, and I love the park system in particular.
Cross Country regional events kicked off this past weekend, with each team hitting the course hoping to advance to the 2024 state cross country competition.
In the region 6 class 2A meet, the Mason County Royals dominated the competition, with Dashawn Overly and Ed Brannon taking first and second place individually. Overly finished the meet with a final time of 16:14.58, and Brannon not far Behind at 16:41.24. Also finishing in the top ten, as Elijah Reed, at fifth place with a final time of 17:51.02. Rounding out Mason County’s scoring five were then Daniel Klump at 17th, with a time of 18:54.26, and John Yazell at 20th, finishing in 19:12.41. Also competing for the Royals this meet, was Keenan Galloway.
With 40 points scored, and an average time of 17:44, the Mason County Royals have ended their regional championship drought, taking first place for the second year in a row.
The Lady Royals were led by sophomore Kolby Galloway, finishing seventh overall and finishing with a time of 22:01.40. Following her, were Lily Dean at 20th, with a time of 23:57.63, Sophie Dean at 22nd, finishing in 24:07.86, Brooklyn Young at 24th, with a final time of 24:30.69 and Ava Winter at 25th, finishing in 24:30.80. Cece Hiatt and Ellen Clarke were also competing for the Lady Royals this meet.
Scoring 86 points, with a team average of 23:49, the Mason County Lady Royals finished fourth, and will move on to the 2024 state cross country meet alongside the Royals, after missing out on the 2023 competition.
The Fleming County Panthers had three runners competing individually, with Kaleb McIntyre leading the pack at 43rd, with a final time of 24:15. 12, followed by Bryce Davis at 47th, finishing in 28:55.15, and Tyson Wells at 48th, finishing in 30:11.45. The Lady Panthers were led by Addie Highfield, who finished 10th with a time of 27:02.69. Next in for the Lady Panthers was Maddie Singer, finishing in 28:37.81, placing 38th. Following her were Hadley Singer, Taytum Farrow and Ally Highfield, with Singer at 49th, with a time of 29:15.81, Farrow at 41st finishing in 29:46.88 and Highfield at 42nd finishing in 29:49.21.
Also competing for the Lady Panthers, was Kiley Glover and Maggie McGlone. As a team, the Lady Panthers finished sixth, scoring 167 points and averaging 28:54.
In the region 5 class 1A meet, Augusta’s Grayson Miller was the area’s top finishing athlete, placing fourth individually with a final time of 17:45.76. Miller was one of two runners for Augusta competing this meet, with Noland Young finishing 53rd with a final time of 22:13.52 rounding out the Panthers competition. The St. Pat Saints also had two runners competing, with Gabe Sammons leading the pack for the Saints at 19th, finishing in 19:37.47. Aiden Samudio then finished 68th, with a time of 23:45.42.
The Bracken County Polar Bears put on a strong performance this year, with junior Lucas Hanks placing eighth to be Bracken County’s lead runner this meet, finishing in 18:43.35. Following him, was Kasen Bertram at 24th, with a time of 20:08.39, and Cayden Williams and Carter Norris, taking 26th and 27th. Williams finished in 20:18.98, and Norris 29:19.05. Rounding out the Polar Bears’ scoring five, was then Wyatt Woodruff, who placed 55th, finishing in 22:29.07. Also competing for Bracken County this meet was Hunter Harrison, and Hugh Miller.
As a team, the Polar Bears scored 107 points and averaged 20:23, placing third as a team, advancing to the 2024 state competition.
The Lady Bears were led by Brooklyn Rudd, finishing 10th with a time of 23:33.60. Backing her up was Jenna Colvin, who placed 16th with a final time of 24:55.20, Kinleigh Hamilton at 20th with a time of 25:20.60, Kinyon Fraysure at 22nd finishing in 25:29.00 and Haylee Harrison at 27th, finishing in 26:43.50.
The Lady Bears finished second, with 85 points and an average time of 25:12, and will be joining the Polar Bears in the 2024 class 1A state competition.
Each competitor gave this meet their all, and worked hard throughout the 2024 season to place high in the standings. Whether this meet marked the end of their season or not, each athlete has plenty to be proud of as the 2024 postseason continues, and has earned their spot among some of their region’s best.
Perfectly positioned with gorgeous views and loads of modern touches, this Avonside property is nothing short of immaculate. Photo: ALX Creative Media.
Move-in ready and built to suit anyone yearning for that ever-desirable rural lifestyle, 721 Avonside Road at Avonside hosts a beautiful country manor surrounded by 180 acres of native temperate forest and rolling grasslands.
This five-bedroom, two-bathroom home offers plenty of space to entertain, relax and explore, and takes every opportunity to showcase sprawling views across the nearby Dalgety plains.
Set in the quiet rural community of Avonside, about 20 minutes from Jindabyne, the property is bordered by large, natural lifestyle holdings and friendly locals who look after one another.
Sales agent Dani Kell says a “cosy yet grand” feel permeates the entire home.
“Cathedral ceilings, large windows and timber features lend themselves to bright, elegant spaces throughout the ground floor,” she says.
“The sunroom and living room are heated by their own cosy fireplaces and offer an intimate, relaxed atmosphere.”
Also on the ground floor is a large dining room that leads into a country-style kitchen.
“The kitchen is complete with little luxuries that include marble benchtops, a Thermalux wood fire oven, induction stove/oven and butler’s pantry,” Dani says.
“Just around the corner are two of the five bedrooms, both with built-in wardrobes. The bathroom they share is sleek and modern, with a free-standing bath, large vanity and contemporary fittings.”
Three more bedrooms await upstairs, the most impressive of which is the master suite, with its private balcony, oversized walk-in wardrobe, ensuite, and an extra room more than suitable for storage or a home office space.
These extra amenities continue outdoors in the form of a deluxe teenager’s retreat featuring its own fireplace, bathroom and climate control.
Number 721 is set up to host with ease thanks to a wine cellar, large entertaining deck, undercover alfresco and swim-spa looking over the valley. Low-maintenance landscaped gardens have already been established, fed by four water tanks with a total capacity of 80,000 litres.
Other outbuildings include a multi-purpose shed, machinery shed, greenhouse and dog run. Two fenced paddocks are ready to house hobby livestock or horses.
Large properties like this are a haven for native wildlife of all kinds. In the surrounding bush, you can expect to see kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, echidnas, various reptiles and vibrant birdlife. There are endless opportunities to hike and explore.
All in all, Dani says this property is not one to be missed.
“I could easily see a large family living here, or maybe a couple who loves to entertain regularly,” she says.
“It’s a beautiful home in an elegant style that isn’t seen as often these days, and for the right person, it will certainly be a cherished retreat from the everyday worries of life.”
Expressions of interest are currently being taken for 721 Avonside Road. For more information or to book an inspection, contact Dani Kell on 0425 873 587.Keeping an eye on the market? Be sure to check out all the latest listings on Zango.
NEW YORK — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Monday suggested that migrants who are in the U.S. and have committed murder did so because “it’s in their genes.” There are, he added, “a lot of bad genes in our country right now.”
It’s the latest example of Trump alleging that immigrants are changing the hereditary makeup of the U.S. Last year, he evoked language once used by Adolf Hitler to argue that immigrants entering the U.S. illegally are “poisoning the blood of our country.”
Trump made the comments Monday in a radio interview with conservative host Hugh Hewitt. He was criticizing his Democratic opponent for the 2024 presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris, when he pivoted to immigration, citing statistics that the Department of Homeland Security says include cases from his administration.
“How about allowing people to come through an open border, 13,000 of which were murderers? Many of them murdered far more than one person,” Trump said. “And they’re now happily living in the United States. You know, now a murderer — I believe this: it’s in their genes. And we got a lot of bad genes in our country right now. Then you had 425,000 people come into our country that shouldn’t be here that are criminals.”
Trump’s campaign said his comments regarding genes were about murderers.
“He was clearly referring to murderers, not migrants. It’s pretty disgusting the media is always so quick to defend murderers, rapists, and illegal criminals if it means writing a bad headline about President Trump,” Karoline Leavitt, the Trump campaign’s national press secretary, said in a statement.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement released immigration enforcement data to Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales last month about the people under its supervision, including those not in ICE custody. That included 13,099 people who were found guilty of homicide and 425,431 people who are convicted criminals.
But those numbers span decades, including during Trump’s administration. And those who are not in ICE custody may be detained by state or local law enforcement agencies, according to the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE.
The Harris campaign declined to comment.
Asked during her briefing with reporters on Monday about Trump’s “bad genes” comment, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, “That type of language, it’s hateful, it’s disgusting, it’s inappropriate, it has no place in our country.”
The former president and Republican nominee has made illegal immigration a central part of his 2024 campaign, vowing to stage the largest deportation operation in U.S. history if elected. He has a long history of comments maligning immigrants, including referring to them as “animals” and “killers,” and saying that they spread diseases.
Last month, during his debate with Harris, Trump falsely claimed Haitian immigrants in Ohio were abducting and eating pets.
As president, he questioned why the U.S. was accepting immigrants from Haiti and Africa rather than Norway and told four congresswomen, all people of color and three of whom were born in the U.S., to “go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came.”
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Associated Press writer Will Weissert in Washington contributed to this report.
David Beckham put on his farmer hat once again to tend to his flock of chickens at his £6million Cotswolds farmhouse on Friday.
The former footballer, 49, who has reportedly just splashed out on a $60million mega-mansion in Miami, was gifted the birds for Christmas by his wife Victoria, 50, and he has since set up a hen pen for the animals on their sprawling estate.
He now shares regular updates with fans and the birds have become his surprising pride and joy.
David took to Instagram to share few snaps of his beloved flock with his 88.5 million followers, proudly dubbing one as ‘handsome’.
The football legend cut a dapper figure in a pale blue shirt and a pair of brown trousers, committing to his countryside role with a tartan flat cap.
David Beckham put on his farmer hat once again to tend to his flock of chickens at his £6million Cotswolds farmhouse on Saturday
The former footballer, 49, was gifted the birds for Christmas by his wife Victoria, 50, and he has since set up a hen pen for the animals on their sprawling estate
He also shared a short clip of his chickens hiding among the plants with the caption: ‘Where’s Wally? or Waldo’.
And David’s duties aren’t just limited to chickens, as the father-of-four also looks after a swarm of bees at his Cotswolds farmhouse.
He went to visit them on Saturday, sharing a snap of the hives on his Instagram story and writing: ‘Checking in on the sticky stuff’.
David shocked and delighted fans during lockdown when he revealed his newfound passion for beekeeping.
The ex-footballer fell in love with the hobby during the pandemic and even installed the hive in his garden – often sharing insights into the task with his followers.
This includes snaps of himself collecting honey from a hive in his garden and even getting his children involved.
Over the years, and more frequently in recent times, David has shared snippets of what he gets up to at his rural home with his family, following his retirement from football more than a decade ago.
In 2016, the family bought their converted barn in the Cotswolds, which has become a hub for the sports icon’s new projects.
He also shared a short clip of his chickens hiding among the plants with the caption: ‘Where’s Wally? or Waldo’
And David’s duties aren’t just limited to chickens, as the father-of-four also looks after a swarm of bees at his Cotswolds farmhouse
The sports star fell in love with beekeeping after installing a hive in his garden during lockdown
David’s flock of fowl have become recurring characters on the former sports star’s social media
He collected his first egg from the chickens in March, after travelling to their Cotswolds home to check in on his flock
‘And guess what they laid a lovely blue egg,’ he wrote in one post
David collected his first egg from the chickens in March, after travelling to check in on his flock.
He later took to Instagram on to share the moment he found his first egg after spending hours researching on how best to encourage his hens.
‘I’ve come to check if there’s any eggs because I haven’t actually been here to see and witness the first egg so I’m back now and let’s have a look,’ he told followers.
‘They were laying on top, I did a little research and changed a few things up so guess what? This is the first time that they’ve laid in there which is very exciting.’
In another video he shared to update fans on the new additions, the retired footballer was trailed by a small flock of hens and game-birds while showing off some of the neatly plotted land surrounding the homestead.
The weekend in the countryside is needed for David after a busy few weeks that included attending Victoria’s Paris Fashion Week show and seeing Romeo make his foray into fashion on the catwalk.
Most recently, the star and his famous family headed to Wholefoods in London to celebrate the launch of Brooklyn’s new hot sauce.
The aspiring chef, 25, announced his latest cooking venture Cloud23 on Tuesday, and has now revealed it’s available to buy in the UK.
Most recently, the star and his famous family headed to Wholefoods in London to celebrate the launch of Brooklyn’s new hot sauce
The aspiring chef, 25, announced his latest cooking venture Cloud23 on Tuesday, and has now revealed it’s available to buy in the UK (pictured with wife Nicola Peltz)
The Beckham clan were out in full force for the exciting event
Priced at a steep £15 a bottle, the oldest of the Beckham children has created two flavours, Hot Habanero and Sweet Jalapeno, as well as a range of clothing merchandise (Brooklyn and Nicola pictured with Romeo and Nicola’s brother Will)
Priced at a steep £15 a bottle, the oldest of the Beckham children has created two flavours, Hot Habanero and Sweet Jalapeno, as well as a range of clothing merchandise.
He was joined at the launch event by his wife Nicola Peltz, 29, who sweetly held his hand as they made their way around the store, before enjoying a ride in a shopping trolley to promote the product.
Brooklyn’s famous family could barely contain their pride, with dad David planting a kiss on his son’s cheek, alongside mother Victoria,and younger brother Romeo, 22.
His grandmother Sandra and aunt Joanne were also in attendance at the exciting event, as well as Nicola’s brother Will Peltz, who is an actor.
David and Victoria are thought to be in negotiations to splash out on the vast nine-bedroom property, in a bid to stay close to David’s team Inter Miami.
Built in 2018, the vast property comes with a range of stunning features, including a huge number of bedrooms, four half-bathrooms and a chef’s kitchen.
David and Victoria can also enjoy their own private cinema, a gym, a spa and a pool.
