Veteran federal prosecutors in Minnesota resign after pressure from Justice Department leaders to investigate the widow of Renee Macklin Good, the woman killed by an ICE agent, raising new questions about political interference. President Trump takes his economic message on the road, pitching affordability as voters remain frustrated by high prices. And while gas prices have dipped, rising heating costs, grocery prices, and stubborn inflation show why relief still feels out of reach for many families.
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To further strengthen effective Corporate Governance, Accountability and Transparency, the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry Hon Barbara Rwodzi, has announced the appointment of new Board Members for the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) and the Mosi-Oa-Tunya Development Company (Pvt) Limited, in line with the Constitution of Zimbabwe, the Public Entities Corporate Governance Act and the Tourism Act. The appointments come at a time when Zimbabwe’s Tourism sector is experiencing sustained growth, increased global recognition and rising investor confidence, positioning Tourism as a key driver of National Development.
The newly appointed Boards bring extensive experience and expertise that will provide strategic guidance and effective oversight to advance the Ministry’s Tourism mandate. The Mosi-Oa-Tunya Development Company Board will focus on accelerating Tourism Infrastructure development and facilitating Investment in Victoria Falls, while the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority Board will strengthen destination promotion, enhance service delivery and uphold regulatory frameworks that add value to Tourists and support industry growth. These efforts will enhance Tourism’s contribution to GDP, strengthen Zimbabwe’s global image and support the implementation of NDS 2, in line with the Vision 2030 agenda of the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, His Excellency Cde. Dr. E.D. Mnangagwa, of attaining an Upper Middle-Income Economy by 2030.
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Dressing for winter doesn’t have to mean hiding behind oversized layers or settling for shapeless silhouettes. With the right design details, a dress can instantly create a sleeker, more balanced look while still feeling cozy and wearable. These winter styles are proof that built-in flattery makes all the difference.
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Madison Chock and Evan Bates both remember the moment everything changed.
The Team USA ice dancers — widely regarded as the best duo in the world and the favorites to win gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy — were originally paired together in 2011.
Over time, however, their professional partnership blossomed into something more.
“There’s definitely a moment that I recall,” Bates, 36, exclusively told Us Weekly alongside Chock, 33, via their partnership with Nulo. “We skated together for five years and it was just a friendship, but the friendship was good. From day one we always had a connection. We were laughing, we enjoyed our time together. It made skating so fun. Over the five years, we had success, but also didn’t have success. We had a lot of trying times. In those trying times, I really realized how much I relied on Maddie and really felt connected to her in a way that went beyond just as a skating partner.”
As the pair prepared to compete at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, Bates had the impression “it was going to be the end of the road for us as a career.”
“I remember thinking, ‘I can’t really imagine one day walking out of the rink and going our separate ways, being friends and just not seeing each other anymore,’’’ Bates said. “I made the realization, I shared the realization and, luckily, the realization was reciprocated. That changed everything in our relationship and our partnership.”
Bates added, “Since that moment, we’ve been pretty much inseparable.”
Chock remembers the moment, too, admitting she was “so surprised” by Bates’ admission.
“It really just came out of the blue for me,” she told Us. “I knew we always had an incredible chemistry. We had so much fun together. We were great friends. Training was always fun because we always just got along. We had the same work ethic. But when he told me how he felt, I was so surprised because I didn’t see it coming at all.”
Chock continued, “When I really sat with it and thought about it, I was like, ‘Wait a minute. I feel the same things about you. This is incredible.’”
The couple got married in Hawaii in June 2024.
“Our day-to-day life is certainly very similar, if not completely unchanged with training and our typical routine that we have gotten used to over the years,” Chock said of life as husband and wife. “But I would say after we got married there was definitely a shift in the emotional connection and pull towards each other. It’s definitely much stronger.”
Evan Bates, Madison ChockCourtesy of Nulo
Chock added, “It’s very rooted in love and our commitment to each other, and our commitment in wanting to continue to improve as people moving forward and be the best partners we can be to each other.”
With the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on the horizon, Chock and Bates have partnered with Nulo’s “Fuel Incredible” campaign, designed to highlight the unique bond between athletes and their pets.
Chock and Bates are parents to toy poodles Stella, 13, and Henry, 9.
“Henry and Stella are a huge part of our lives,” Chock said. “Skating is a huge part, but Henry and Stella are right there along with us. They’re really an active part of our entire day.”
During training, Chock said both dogs “come with us to the rink on a daily basis.”
‘When we have a break, they run around and they greet everybody in the locker room,” Chock explained. “They just brighten spirits at the rink when everyone’s going through the ringer. Doing their run-throughs, having some grueling training sessions. Henry and Stella bring everybody so much joy.”
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