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Random minifig of the day: cty0754

Today's random minifigure is cty0754 Police - City Bandit Male with Orange Vest, Black Knit Cap, Moustache Curly Long, a Town figure that came in one set, 60139 Mobile Command Centre, released during 2017.

Our members collectively own a total of 5,651 of them. If you'd like to buy one you should find it for sale at BrickLink, where new ones sell for around $1.70.

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Random set of the day: Color Light

Today's random set is 4056 Color Light, released during 2001. It's one of 46 Studios sets produced that year. It contains 13 pieces.

It's owned by 152 Brickset members. If you want to add it to your collection you should find it for sale at BrickLink, where new ones sell for around $5.90, or eBay.

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Woman wins $1m despite forgetting about lottery ticket

A customer purchases a ticket for the Power-ball jackpot of $1.9 billion dollars at a newsstand in New York City, US, November 7, 2022. — Reuters

A woman got lucky and became rich on a random Sunday evening after she won on a lottery ticket that she had forgotten...




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Man claiming to be 'Christ' kills monk at Spanish monastery

A worshipper holds up a cross during the Good Friday procession at the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem's Old City, March 29. — Reuters

A 76-year-old monk died on Monday after being attacked by a man shouting "I am Jesus Christ" in a monastery in southeastern Spain, the religious order...




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Trump ramps up transition moves with key appointments

US President-elect Donald Trump with his campaign manager Susie Wiles.— Reuters/file

US President-elect Donald Trump named new members for his incoming administration on Monday, tapping loyalists for several key posts after signaling his desire to have his cabinet confirmed...




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New Zealand PM apologises to 200,000 vulnerable survivors of state abuse

New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon arrives at the National Cemetery in Seoul, South Korea, September 4, 2024. — Reuters

New Zealand's prime minister on Tuesday delivered a historic apology to victims abused in state care, acknowledging the "unimaginable pain" suffered...




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Afghanistan's Taliban eye aid at their first UN climate talks since 2021 takeover

Mawlawi Matiul Haq Khalis, director-general of Afghanistan's National Environmental Protection Agency meets with the media on the sidelines of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku on November 11, 2024. — AFP

BAKU: The first Afghan official to attend UN...




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Trump picks South Dakota Gov Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary: report

Donald Trump gestures next to South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem during a town hall campaign event in Oaks, Pennsylvania, US, October 14, 2024. — Reuters

US President-elect Donald Trump has picked South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to serve as the next secretary of the Department of...




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Hit-and-run attack in southern China's Zhuhai kills 35

Emergency personnel work near the site of a suspected hit-and-run attack, which left several wounded, outside a sports centre, in Zhuhai, China, November 11, 2024, in this still image taken from a social media video. — Reuters

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Russia bans 'child-free propaganda' to try to boost birth rate

Blogger and marketer Alina Rzhanova, 33, walks with her eight-month-old son Igor during an interview with Reuters in the city of Yaroslavl, Russia October 3, 2024. — Reuters

Russia's lower house of parliament voted unanimously on Tuesday to ban what authorities cast as...




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US airman who leaked classified Pentagon documents jailed for 15 years

An undated image of the suspect, national guardsman Jack Teixeira, can be seen reflected in an image of the Pentagon in Washington, DC in this photo illustration created on April 13, 2023. — AFP

Jack Teixeira, an American airman who admitted to leaking a trove of...




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COP29: Why are countries fighting over climate finance?

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a statement during the United Nations climate change conference COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan November 12, 2024. — Reuters

BAKU: Climate change remains a point of concern and contention for countries around the world who are now fighting...




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British writer Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize for her novel 'Orbital'

British writer Samantha Harvey and Booker Prize 2024 winner for her book "Orbital" poses on the red carpet upon arrival for the Booker Prize Award announcement ceremony, at the Old Billingsgate, in London, on November 12, 2024. — AFP

Britain's Samantha Harvey won the 2024 Booker...




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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby quits over abuse scandal

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby speaks during a visit to the tomb of Oscar Arnulfo Romero in San Salvador on June 4, 2024. — AFP

The leader of the world's Anglicans, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, on Tuesday resigned following a damning report that concluded the...




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Trump says he will nominate anti-'woke' Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defence secretary

US President Donald Trump is interviewed by Fox and Friends co-host Pete Hegseth at the White House in Washington, US April 6, 2017. REUTERS

US President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has picked as his secretary of defence Pete Hegseth, a Fox News commentator and veteran who has...




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Knights of Columbus Surpasses $100 Million in Support for Seminarians, Religious Vocations

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Diocese of Oakland Says It Will Pay Up to $200 Million for Hundreds of Abuse Claims

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U.S. Latino Catholic Family Receives Award for Exemplary Faith and Service

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EWTN’s Father Wade Menezes Urges Men to ‘Stand Firm, Be Strong’

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A Better Translation of the St. Michael Prayer, Is the God of Natural Law an Idol, On Keeping Up Appearances, and More Great Links!

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Film Tells Story of Michelle Duppong, FOCUS Missionary Who ‘Evangelized Through Friendship’

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Pope Francis Moves Part of Vatican Library and Archive to Rome Seminary

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What 2024 Election Results Mean for Catholics and the Country

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Installation of New Bishop in England Deferred for a Second Time

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Pope Francis to Have Sunday Lunch With 1,300 Guests On World Day of the Poor

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Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns Over Handling of Abuse Cases

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Archbishop Broglio Calls Bishops to Insist on Human Dignity, Migrant Aid After Election

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Catholic Woman Awarded $12.7 Million in Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Over COVID Vaccine

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Imran violated PTI's constitution in nominating Raja as secretary general

PTI leader Salman Akram Raja and founder Imran Khan. —Screengrab/ X/ @salmanAraja/ Instagram/ @ptiofficial/ FileOmar Ayub's resignation not yet formally accepted.Gohar says Raja’s work as secy gen is internal matter.PTI Constitution has no provision for secy gen's nomination.



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PM Shehbaz attends all-important Climate Action Summit in Baku

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer attend the Opening Ceremony of the United Nations climate change conference COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan November 12, 2024. — ReutersPM to highlight climate change dangers affecting...




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Key facilitator in Police Lines deadly blast turns out to be policeman: IG

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General Akhtar Hayat Gandapur addressing a press conference in Peshawar on November 12, 2024. —Screengrab/ Geo News

PESHAWAR: Police have arrested a constable identified as the key facilitator of the suicide attack that killed at least 86 police...




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Pakistan calls for 'redefining' climate finance strategy to help vulnerable nations

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressing the Climate Finance Roundtable Conference, hosted by Pakistan, on the sidelines of COP29 Climate Action Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, November 12, 2024. — PID

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Nawaz hopeful of 'good' Pakistan-US ties after Trump's victory

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Nawaz Sharif and United States President-elect Donald Trump. — X/@NAofPakistan/Reuters/FileNawaz hopes Pak-US ties would improve further after Trump’s win.Says Indian cricket team should visit Pakistan for CT 2025. "PTI started culture of...




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'Long-term plan': Punjab proposes 3-month wedding ban to tackle smog

Brides attend a mass-wedding ceremony in Karachi. — AFP/FilePunjab govt has prepared "long-term plan" about smog: AGPSays task force has been formed in all districts to combat smog. People to be asked to contract marriages in October, he says.

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Pakistanis make 20m daily attempts to 'access explicit websites' via VPNs

The picture shows a person using VPN on mobile phone. — Canva/FilePTA blocks over 844,000 websites, more than 100,000 URLs for explicit content.Unregistered VPNs cited as security risks; PTA accelerates VPN registration.Complaints of slow VPN speeds rise as PTA restricts unauthorised...




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'No real resilience sans climate justice', PM tells COP29 Climate Action Summit

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the COP29 Climate Action Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan on November 13, 2024. — PIDNearly 200 nations negotiating global action on climate change at summit. PM Shehbaz Sharif calls for fulfilment of pledges made at COP27,...




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Senior PTI leaders fear backfire amid Imran Khan's do-or-die protest demand

Former prime minister Imran Khan gestures as he addresses supporters during a rally in Karachi, April 16, 2022. — ReutersSome PTI leaders sitting abroad pressing for do-or-die protest. Some firebrand leaders fear it may damage party and its cause.PTI info secy admits to presence...




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'March to Islamabad on Nov 24,' Imran Khan gives 'final call' to supporters

Supporters Imran Khan sit on scaffoldings in Rawalpindi, on November 26, 2022. — ReutersProtests to be staged across Pakistan and globally, says lawyer.This is final call for anti-govt protest, lawyer quotes Imran.Imran's sister says stage set for 10-year-long martial law.



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Holiday Hangover?

The dust has settled from the holidays, the bills have come in, and the damage has been done. How did you fare financially during the holidays? Did you overspend or did you stay on budget? After reviewing our holiday spending we actually came out almost exactly on target. That’s not to say we spent exactly […]

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How To Create Your First Working Budget With Quicken And Excel

To start off, if you haven’t viewed Emily’s screencast on using Quicken with your zero-based budget, you’ll want to do that first. You can receive a copy of the Working Budget excel file shown in the screencasts below by subscribing to my newsletter on the right. Step 1 – Set up your accounts If you […]

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How To Create Your First Working Budget With Excel Or Pen And Paper

This video shows how to create your first working budget with excel. If you want to use pen and paper I would recommend printing out a blank copy of my Working Budget Excel spreadsheet. You can get a free copy by subscribing to my newsletter on the right. You could also create your own spreadsheet […]

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Pakistani golfer finishes 5th in ADT Ambassador Open

Pakistani golfer Ahmad Baig. — Provided by the reporter

KARACHI: Pakistani golfer Ahmad Baig delivered an impressive performance at the ADT Ambassador Open in Taiwan, finishing in fifth place with a total score of two-under-par over four rounds.

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Champions Trophy: ICC cancels 'launch' event in Lahore amid schedule dilemma

India´s and Pakistan´s players arrive for the Asia Cup 2023 ODI cricket match between India and Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on September 2, 2023. — AFP

The International Cricket Council has cancelled an event, reportedly related to...




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Pakistan stun Australia to win first ODI series Down Under in 22 years

Pakistan players pose with the trophy after winning the three-match ODI series against Australia in Perth on November 10, 2024. — Facebook@PakistanCricketBoard

Pacers book Kangaroos for meagre 140 runs in Perth ODI.Series victory is Green Shirts' first in Australia since...




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Felicitations for Pakistan cricket team pour in after historic victory over Australia

Pakistan players celebrate with Naseem Shah after he got the wicket of Australia's Josh Inglis during the third one-day international cricket match between Australia and Pakistan at the Perth Stadium in Perth on November 10, 2024. — AFP

In a tremendous feat, Pakistan won...




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Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan to adopt tough stance on sporting ties with India

Pakistan's players celebrate after the dismissal of Nepal´s Gulsan Jha during the Asia Cup 2023 cricket match between Pakistan and Nepal at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan. — AFP/File Pakistan prepared to withdraw from playing in India: source. Says the ICC...




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Pakistan's undefeated baseball team wins Arab Classic Dubai 2024 championship

An undated image shows Pakistan's baseball team poses with national flag Arab Classic Dubai 2024 championship. — APP/File

DUBAI: Pakistan’s baseball team clinched the Arab Classic Dubai 2024 championship as the team trampled the hosts United Arab Emirates with an...




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PCB to 'nudge' ICC after India 'refuse' to play Champions Trophy in Pakistan

A view of the PCB building in Lahore. — AFP/File

PCB to formally address ICC on India’s refusal to play in Pakistan.Pakistan rejects hybrid model, insists all matches be in Pakistan.Govt adopts tough stance, won’t play India unless they agree to visit.




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Former captain comes down hard on Cricket Australia over ODI series loss to Pakistan

Former Australia's captain Michael Clarke. — AFP/File

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke lambasted the national selectors for resting key players for the final match of the one-day international series against Pakistan, saying they did not care about losing the...




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India denies visas to most Pakistan players for Scrabble competitions

Affan Salman holding up Pakistani flag while celebrating his victory in the World Youth Scrabble Championship 2024. — Geo Super/File

The Indian High Commission has refused to issue visas to most Pakistani players, preventing the defending champions from participating in the...