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jsbet68 On April 27, the pope will utter the Latin word "discernimus," meaning "we recognize it," in regard to the . And thus, Acutis—who died in 2006 from leukemia at age 15—will become the first millennial saint. At the , Linda Kinstler plays off this to provide a fascinating deep dive into how the Vatican determines just who gets to be called a saint. The process is a secretive one handled by the centuries-old Dicastery for the Causes of Saints. "We are a very peculiar court," Father Angelo Romano tells Kinstler. For example, "there is no point when a Cause will be dismissed, and there is no statute of limitations," he says. The court first examines the spiritual bona fides of a prospective saint in life, and, if it passes muster, moves on to the more controversial phase of verifying two miracles. And all of this unfolds in a process Kinstler likens to a political campaign. "Who gets to be a saint is not just about holiness; it is about identity, politics, economics and geography," she writes. Canonization "has long been a way for the Catholic church to shape its image, and the Vatican has an incentive to approve candidates with useful profiles." Much of the piece deals with the modern difficulty of verifying medical miracles—every one since 1950 has been a "physical act of healing"—as science advances and provides the ability to explain what was once inexplicable. Of course, for the faithful, to "truly believe in miracles is to require no proof of their occurrence, and to know that one may transpire at any moment," observes Kinstler. Read the , which notes that Acutis is the first prospective saint to be buried in branded clothes—Nikes and a North Sails sweater. (Or read other .)

North Macedonian political party demands ban on TikTok after at least 17 students injuredArticle content A forecaster says ripe avalanche conditions are expected to persist across much of British Columbia for the rest of the week. Large swaths of the province, stretching from the coast to the Alberta boundary, are under “considerable” or “moderate” avalanche danger warnings. Tyson Rettie with Avalanche Canada says the conditions are largely a result of a series of storms that have lead to temperature fluctuations and significant amounts of snow at high elevation points. “We’ve seen a pattern of a storm every 18 hours or so on the coast for over a week now,” Rettie said in an interview Tuesday. “Every time the storm comes through, it deposits significant amounts of snow, often with strong or extreme winds.” He said storms like these deposit wind and storm slabs, or layers of snow, on mountains. These deposits bond together on top of existing layers of snow, Rettie said, and when the top slab is stronger than the layer beneath it, the greater the risk for an avalanche. “We’re seeing formation of both storm and wind slabs that are large enough to justify a ‘considerable hazard’ (warning),” he said. “Even just the new snow itself can form what we call a storm slab problem or a wind slab problem.” As of Tuesday afternoon, Avalanche Canada had a “considerable hazard” warning covering Vancouver Island, a stretch of coastal B.C. from Powell River to Pemberton in the east, and more areas. There were also significant areas of the province covered under “moderate hazard” avalanche warnings. One of these moderate areas is east of Pemberton towards Lillooet, and Rettie noted a few avalanches have been reported in the area over the past week. On Monday, four backcountry skiers were buried in an avalanche on Ipsoot Mountain north of Whistler, B.C., and a fifth was partially buried. All were rescued. RECOMMENDED VIDEO B.C. Emergency Health Services said in a statement that three of the skiers were transported to hospital in stable condition, while the other two didn’t require hospitalization. Premier David Eby shared his appreciation for the first responders in a social media post, calling it “an incredible rescue.” Const. Antoine Graebling with the Whistler RCMP detachment said the avalanche was a 2.5 on a five-point scale, which means it was large enough to seriously injure or kill people. Graebling said his detachment hasn’t been notified of any other avalanches. But he and Rettie both said conditions can change daily. “Each of these storms is bringing a significant amount of precipitation, often warmer temperatures and strong or extreme wind speeds,” Rettie said. “The more intense the storm, the higher the danger.” He said the storm pattern is expected to continue near the coast for the rest of this week. “The timing and intensity of it is a bit uncertain. But at least over the next three days, we’re expecting a couple of significant storms to impact the coast,” he said. He encouraged backcountry skiers to check the Avalanche Canada forecasts, which are updated daily, before they hit the slopes.

Sri Ramakrishna commissioned his spouse Sri Sarada Devi to carry his spiritual legacy forward. He was the prophet of the new age. He first realized and then offered a religion suited to the modern world. Sarada witnessed intimately what that religion was and how he gave it by examples at every movement of his life. Likewise, Ramakrishna, too, thoroughly scanned her to find out how pure and powerful she was under the guise of an unassuming ordinary woman and how surely capable of bearing the brunt he wished to lay on her. They knew each other like the palms of their hands. Therefore, there was a clear understanding between them regarding their joint responsibility to show The Light towards Peace. Hence, they peculiarly deemed themselves equal. It was notably more peculiar to Sarada’s conduct to have accepted this as correct, being a woman of such a period when a married woman would have imagined it a blasphemy to consider herself of the same status as her husband. To be able to comprehend the true significance and import of the nuances of her husband’s spiritual practices and accomplishments spoke of another of Sarada’s astonishing peculiarities that established her absolute right to become his spiritual consort to do his work without any hesitation or dithering. Sarada’s amazing rise from a disciple and wife of Ramakrishna to his spiritual height didn’t happen by any slip-shod means. It happened in consequence of her silent, serene, sustained prayers and austerities in the seclusion of the Purdah. Advertisement Her heart and mind flowed incessantly in quiet contemplation steadily to trances, away from public gaze, which endowed her with a celestial Peace. “Instead of luxuriating in the enjoyment of inner peace, (she) worked till the last moment of her life to transmit that peace to others.” She also gave the secret of having peace to us. She said: “If you want peace, do not find fault with others. Rather see your own faults. Learn to make the world your own. No one is a stranger, my child; the whole world is your own.” She palpably demonstrated this secret at every moment in her life. Sarada was not known beyond a small circle of her close associates during her husband’s lifetime. No male follower of her husband saw her face. She was self-effacing and shy. Advertisement Moreover, the stringent social norms for a married Brahmin woman did not permit her to mix with others outside her caste. She did not have the minimum access to formal education because of the restrictions in force against wo m en’s education then, particularly in rural areas. In this way, she virtually lived an incarcerated life. But then, she was too sharp and receptive, because of which she easily learnt by hearing and watching her husband who taught her every detail of household work and how to still remian detached from it, attaching the mind to God relentlessly. She found her husband by no means dogmatic or exclusive. With her elevated common sense she internalized everything for which Ramakrishna lived. “Therefore, today, she is a model for householders and world renouncing monks.” Sarada covertly grew to be modern in thought and perception in spite of her traditional demeanour of extreme simplicity. She wore no slippers or stitched clothes and slept on a mat on the floor. She woke up much before sunrise and sat in meditation, after finishing her bath. The whole day she did back-breaking labour by serving her husband and cooking for his guests, who came without notice until late at night. None other than two or three widows who guarded her from trespassers knew how she managed them quietly. She was never unhappy about that hard life. She said her heart was always full of joy like a pitcher full of water. Her husband worshipped her and let her realize that she was Divine Mother, as a result of which she consciously acted as the mother of the universe. Her husband saw Kali in her, and she also saw Kali in him. Both were in that way confirmed of their Divine non-difference. Sarada affirmed this by worshipping herself, placing her photo beside Ramakrishna’s on an altar. To a few of her spiritually mature disciples she revealed her divine aspect. These novelties evidently made her modern amidst the traditional saints. So, their lives and works were recognized as Divine Plays, which were seen as directly proportional to and complimentary with one another. It was only when her husband passed away that she stepped out in public. Earlier, no one had even seen her photograph. Now she freely visited places and took it upon herself to discharge the duty her husband had allotted her. She initiated both men and women from all castes as well as from other races with no reservations. She ‘deepened’ the faith of her disciples in Ramakrishna’s teaching of the validity of all religions for realizing God, as the one suited to the present age. She said she was ‘mother of all’, whether saint or sinner. She gracefully gave mantras to sanysins, and sanyasa to brahmacharini. Her motherhood knew no distinctions. It was her forte where she did not brook the slightest encroachment, not even her husband’s. Above all, Sarada took the reins of the Ramakrishna Order in her hand. She didn’t even allow Swamiji to do things which she thought were incorrect. Everyone in the Order was at her beck and call. Each was under her protective care. Benign scolding sometimes issued from her for correction, but not a single word of condemnation ever. Hers was a voice of reason and righteousness, difficult to ignore. On the other hand, her dealings with people and society were unprecedented for any woman during that period of Indian history. She was overtly denying communal differences, dearly treating men and women of other communities as her own children. She was feeding them and sometimes eating with them as well in her house without the fear of being ostracized. She went to the extent of letting foreign ladies stay with her, for which she was even ready to part with the company of upper-caste close devotes who disliked it. She strongly advocated girl’s education despite the opposition of bigoted conservative Hindus. She opened a primary school in her village where no provision of education for poor children was available. She dug a tube-well there for clean drinking water, after observing people drinking contaminated pond water. For irrigation purposes, she sought Government help to dig a canal from the nearest rivulet. For 34 years she, thus, continuously worked for the temporal and spiritual welfare of mankind with a pragmatic, progressive and modern outlook, fulfilling her husband’s expectation from her. She set a perfect example of how to translate his teachings in practice effectively, which was a clear illustration of practical Vedanta. Her followers are now forming organizations to work in her fashion, emulating the Vedantic religion and philosophy she reflected in her day-today behaviour and activity in the simplest terms. For instance, there is an organization in Coventry, England called ‘Sarada Vedanta Society’ where people are being educated giving primacy to her life and teachings. As its name indicates, so also its shrine, where her photograph is placed in the middle, instead of Ramakrishna’s, shifting from tradition. The appeal of Sarada Devi increased by and by. She was at last out of her husband’s shadow. People of all walks of life thronged for her blessings and guidance. She became legendary for her divine character, love and affection. Even after almost 125 years of her departure, the intensity of her attraction remains sky high. It was observed that a conspicuous awakening was occurring among women everywhere with her advent. Marking this, Swami Vivekananda’s brother disciple and the second president of the Ramakrishna Order, Swami Shivananda said: “Holy Mother (Sarada Devi) assumed a human body to awaken the womanhood of the entire world. Don’t you see, since her advent, what an amazing awakening has set in among the women of the world? They are now resolved to build up their lives gracefully and advance in all directions. A very surprising renaissance is swaying women in the fields of spirituality, politics, science, literature, etc. And more will come. This is the play of the Divine Power. Ordinary mortals cannot understand this mystery.” Swamiji believed Sarada Devi was born to revive the glory of womanhood. He said “making her nucleus, once more will Gargis and Maitreyis be born into the world”. He planned to start an organization for this purpose, in which she would be ‘the central figure’. Keenly studying her personality, Sister Nivedita wrote: “In her, one sees realized that wisdom and sweetness to which the simplest of women may attain. And yet, to myself the stateliness of her courtesy and great open mind are almost as wonderful as her sainthood. I have never known her hesitate, in giving utterance to large and generous judgement, however new or complex might be the question put before her.” Anyone can see the far reaching and magnifying impact of her life (22 December 1853- 20 June1920) of 67 years in modern times. Today, she is dear to everyone who knows about her. Her sublime matriarchal influence is transforming countless minds, cutting across castes, communities, countries and the fallen. She said: “I am the mother of the wicked, as I am the mother of the virtuous. Never fear. Whenever you are in distress, just say to yourself, ‘I have a mother.’” (The writer is associated with Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Narendrapur) AdvertisementAnthony Hopkins reveals near-death experience 49 years ago which turned his life upside down Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com READ MORE: Trump details why he keeps bringing up Hannibal Lecter By ADAM S. LEVY FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 22:21 EST, 29 December 2024 | Updated: 22:30 EST, 29 December 2024 e-mail View comments Anthony Hopkins marked nearly five decades of sobriety via social media Sunday, regaling his fans with a story of what led him to turn his life around. The two-time Oscar-winner, who turns 87 Tuesday, said on Instagram that a 1975 incident convinced him to stop drinking, noting, 'Forty-nine years ago today, I stopped.' The iconic Welsh actor admitted he 'was having such fun' until he 'realized' he was 'in big, big trouble' as he 'couldn't remember anything' and 'was driving a car drunk out of [his] skull.' Hopkins, known for playing the role of Dr. Hannibal Lecter in multiple films, said the near-tragedy led him to seek support to deal with his addiction to alcohol . 'Then, on that fatal day, I realized I needed help - so I got it,' said the Nixon actor. 'I phoned up a group of people like me - alcoholic. And that was it - sober. Anyway, I've had more fun these 49 years than ever.' Hopkins told more than 5.3 million followers that help is available for those in search of it. Anthony Hopkins, 86, marked nearly five decades of sobriety via social media Sunday, regaling his fans with a story of what led him to turn his life around 'If you do have a problem - having fun is wonderful, having a drink is fine - but if you are having a problem with the booze, there is help,' Hopkins said. 'It's not a terrible deal - it's a condition if you're allergic to alcohol, get some help, there's plenty of help around. 'One thing I didn't realize, that I was not unique. There are thousands of people around like me - anyway, I got sober and, it sounds a dull word, but I've had a wonderful life.' Read More Anthony Hopkins shares New Year's message while celebrating 48 years of sobriety He added: They still employ me, they still give me jobs. I'm going to be 87 in two days now.' The actor captioned the clip, 'One day at a time. 49 years. Life is in session.' Hopkins wrapped up in saying, 'So I'm celebrating my long life - unexpectedly long life.' He added, 'So if you have a problem, you know where to go. Phone any intergroup, 12-step program, whatever you could do - because it is a killer - with that, happy new year!' Hopkins has had a busy year professionally, amid a number of professional endeavors. He provided the voice of Jimmy in the Zack Snyder film Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver, which debuted on Netflix in April; and played the role of Vespasian on the 10-episode Peacock series Those About to Die, which debuted in July. The actor was pictured in 1975, the year he said he confronted his alcoholism problems Hopkins told more than 5.3 million followers that help is available for those in search of it Earlier this month, he played the role of Herod in the Netflix drama Mary opposite Noa Cohen. Hopkins won his first Academy Award for his portrayal of Lecter in 1991's The Silence of the Lambs. The film also won the Best Picture, Best Actress for Jodie Foster and Best Director for the late Jonathan Demme, among other honors, at the 1992 Oscars . He reprised the role in 2001's Hannibal opposite Julianne Moore , and 2002's Red Dragon opposite Edward Norton . Hopkins won his second Best Actor Oscar for 2021's The Father opposite Olivia Colman for filmmaker Florian Zeller. Anthony Hopkins Share or comment on this article: Anthony Hopkins reveals near-death experience 49 years ago which turned his life upside down e-mail Add commentThe team that President-elect Donald Trump has selected to lead federal health agencies in his second administration includes a retired congressman, a surgeon and a former talk-show host. All could play pivotal roles in fulfilling a political agenda that could change how the government goes about safeguarding Americans' health — from health care and medicines to food safety and science research. In line to lead the Department of Health and Human Services secretary is environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine organizer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Trump's choices don't have experience running large bureaucratic agencies, but they know how to talk about health on TV . Centers for Medicare and Medicaid pick Dr. Mehmet Oz hosted a talk show for 13 years and is a well-known wellness and lifestyle influencer. The pick for the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Marty Makary, and for surgeon general, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, are frequent Fox News contributors. Many on the list were critical of COVID-19 measures like masking and booster vaccinations for young people. Some of them have ties to Florida like many of Trump's other Cabinet nominees: Dave Weldon , the pick for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, represented the state in Congress for 14 years and is affiliated with a medical group on the state's Atlantic coast. Nesheiwat's brother-in-law is Rep. Mike Waltz , R-Fla., tapped by Trump as national security adviser. Here's a look at the nominees' potential role in carrying out what Kennedy says is the task to “reorganize” agencies, which have an overall $1.7 trillion budget, employ 80,000 scientists, researchers, doctors and other officials, and effect Americans' daily lives: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Atlanta-based CDC, with a $9.2 billion core budget, is charged with protecting Americans from disease outbreaks and other public health threats. Kennedy has long attacked vaccines and criticized the CDC, repeatedly alleging corruption at the agency. He said on a 2023 podcast that there is "no vaccine that is safe and effective,” and urged people to resist the CDC's guidelines about if and when kids should get vaccinated . The World Health Organization estimates that vaccines have saved more than 150 million lives over the past 50 years, and that 100 million of them were infants. Decades ago, Kennedy found common ground with Weldon , 71, who served in the Army and worked as an internal medicine doctor before he represented a central Florida congressional district from 1995 to 2009. Starting in the early 2000s, Weldon had a prominent part in a debate about whether there was a relationship between a vaccine preservative called thimerosal and autism. He was a founding member of the Congressional Autism Caucus and tried to ban thimerosal from all vaccines. Kennedy, then a senior attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council, believed there was a tie between thimerosal and autism and also charged that the government hid documents showing the danger. Since 2001, all vaccines manufactured for the U.S. market and routinely recommended for children 6 years or younger have contained no thimerosal or only trace amounts, with the exception of inactivated influenza vaccine. Meanwhile, study after study after study found no evidence that thimerosal caused autism. Weldon's congressional voting record suggests he may go along with Republican efforts to downsize the CDC, including to eliminate the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, which works on topics like drownings, drug overdoses and shooting deaths. Weldon also voted to ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs as an approach to reduce overdoses, and the National Rifle Association gave him an “A” rating for his pro-gun rights voting record. Food and Drug Administration Kennedy is extremely critical of the FDA, which has 18,000 employees and is responsible for the safety and effectiveness of prescription drugs, vaccines and other medical products, as well as overseeing cosmetics, electronic cigarettes and most foods. Makary, Trump’s pick to run the FDA, is closely aligned with Kennedy on several topics . The professor at Johns Hopkins University who is a trained surgeon and cancer specialist has decried the overprescribing of drugs, the use of pesticides on foods and the undue influence of pharmaceutical and insurance companies over doctors and government regulators. Kennedy has suggested he'll clear out “entire” FDA departments and also recently threatened to fire FDA employees for “aggressive suppression” of a host of unsubstantiated products and therapies, including stem cells, raw milk , psychedelics and discredited COVID-era treatments like ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine. Makary's contrarian views during the COVID-19 pandemic included questioning the need for masking and giving young kids COVID-19 vaccine boosters. But anything Makary and Kennedy might want to do when it comes to unwinding FDA regulations or revoking long-standing vaccine and drug approvals would be challenging. The agency has lengthy requirements for removing medicines from the market, which are based on federal laws passed by Congress. Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services The agency provides health care coverage for more than 160 million people through Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act, and also sets Medicare payment rates for hospitals, doctors and other providers. With a $1.1 trillion budget and more than 6,000 employees, Oz has a massive agency to run if confirmed — and an agency that Kennedy hasn't talked about much when it comes to his plans. While Trump tried to scrap the Affordable Care Act in his first term, Kennedy has not taken aim at it yet. But he has been critical of Medicaid and Medicare for covering expensive weight-loss drugs — though they're not widely covered by either . Trump said during his campaign that he would protect Medicare, which provides insurance for older Americans. Oz has endorsed expanding Medicare Advantage — a privately run version of Medicare that is popular but also a source of widespread fraud — in an AARP questionnaire during his failed 2022 bid for a U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania and in a 2020 Forbes op-ed with a former Kaiser Permanente CEO. Oz also said in a Washington Examiner op-ed with three co-writers that aging healthier and living longer could help fix the U.S. budget deficit because people would work longer and add more to the gross domestic product. Neither Trump nor Kennedy have said much about Medicaid, the insurance program for low-income Americans. Trump's first administration reshaped the program by allowing states to introduce work requirements for recipients. Surgeon general Kennedy doesn't appear to have said much publicly about what he'd like to see from surgeon general position, which is the nation's top doctor and oversees 6,000 U.S. Public Health Service Corps members. The surgeon general has little administrative power, but can be an influential government spokesperson on what counts as a public health danger and what to do about it — suggesting things like warning labels for products and issuing advisories. The current surgeon general, Vivek Murthy, declared gun violence as a public health crisis in June. Trump's pick, Nesheiwat, is employed as a New York City medical director with CityMD, a group of urgent care facilities in the New York and New Jersey area, and has been at City MD for 12 years. She also has appeared on Fox News and other TV shows, authored a book on the “transformative power of prayer” in her medical career and endorses a brand of vitamin supplements. She encouraged COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic, calling them “a gift from God” in a February 2021 Fox News op-ed, as well as anti-viral pills like Paxlovid. In a 2019 Q&A with the Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation , Nesheiwat said she is a “firm believer in preventive medicine” and “can give a dissertation on hand-washing alone.” National Institutes of Health As of Saturday, Trump had not yet named his choice to lead the National Institutes of Health, which funds medical research through grants to researchers across the nation and conducts its own research. It has a $48 billion budget. Kennedy has said he'd pause drug development and infectious disease research to shift the focus to chronic diseases. He'd like to keep NIH funding from researchers with conflicts of interest, and criticized the agency in 2017 for what he said was not doing enough research into the role of vaccines in autism — an idea that has long been debunked . Associated Press writers Amanda Seitz and Matt Perrone and AP editor Erica Hunzinger contributed to this report. The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content. This story has been corrected to reflect that the health agencies have an overall budget of about $1.7 trillion, not $1.7 billion. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Build your health & fitness knowledge Sign up here to get the latest health & fitness updates in your inbox every week!

SEOUL - Investigators probing South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived declaration of martial law said on Monday they had sought an arrest warrant for the suspended president after he failed to report for questioning. Yoon briefly suspended civilian rule this month, plunging South Korea into its worst political crisis in decades. He was stripped of his presidential duties by parliament over the action, but a constitutional court ruling is pending on whether to confirm the impeachment. The conservative leader also faces criminal charges of insurrection, which could result in life imprisonment or even the death penalty. A former prosecutor himself, Yoon had been summoned three times by investigators for questioning, but refused to present himself each time -- including by yesterday's deadline. "The Joint Investigation Headquarters filed an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol with the Seoul Western District Court", said the probe team in a statement. The application by investigators marks the first attempt in the country's history to forcibly detain a president before the impeachment procedure is complete. Yoon is being investigated by prosecutors as well as a joint team comprising police, defence ministry, and anti-corruption officials. A 10-page prosecutors' report seen by AFP stated that Yoon authorised the military to fire weapons if needed to enter parliament during his failed martial law bid. Yoon's lawyer Yoon Kab-keun had dismissed the prosecutors' report, telling AFP it was "a one-sided account that neither corresponds to objective circumstances nor common sense". - 'Drag them out' - Yoon declared martial law in an unannounced televised address on December 3, saying it was aimed at eliminating "anti-state elements". Lawmakers rushed to parliament within minutes of the declaration to vote it down. At the same time, heavily armed troops stormed the building, scaling fences, smashing windows and landing by helicopter. According to the prosecution indictment report, Yoon told the chief of the capital defence command, Lee Jin-woo, that military forces could shoot if necessary to enter the National Assembly. "Have you still not got in? What are you doing? Break down the door and drag them out, even if it means shooting," Yoon told Lee, according to the report. Yoon also allegedly told the head of the Defense Counterintelligence Command, General Kwak Jong-keun, to "quickly get inside" the National Assembly since the quorum for lifting the martial law declaration had not been met. "So quickly get inside the National Assembly and bring out the people inside the chamber, and break down the doors with an axe if necessary and drag everyone out," the report quotes Yoon as saying at the time. The report also said there was evidence that Yoon had been discussing declaring martial law with senior military officials as early as March. As investigations began against Yoon, attempts by prosecutors to search his offices were blocked by the presidential security team. South Korea's political turmoil deepened late last week when Yoon's replacement, Han Duck-soo, was also impeached by parliament for failing to sign through bills for investigations into Yoon. Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok has taken over as the new acting president, and found himself thrust immediately into a disaster with the Jeju Air plane crash that claimed 179 lives.ACV Auctions to expand city ops in the New Year

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Gisele Bundchen, 44, proudly shows off baby bump with boyfriend Joaquim Valente and kids in Costa Rica Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By JACQUELINE LINDENBERG FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 21:31, 7 December 2024 | Updated: 22:06, 7 December 2024 e-mail View comments Gisele Bundchen showcased her growing baby bump during an outing with boyfriend, Joaquim Valente, and her kids on a tropical getaway to Costa Rica this week. The Brazilian supermodel, 44 - who was recently seen kissing the jiu-jitsu instructor on the relaxing vacation - grabbed a lowkey lunch at a cafe bungalow while also enjoying a ride on a motor cart in the beach town of Santa Teresa. The star was not only joined by Valente, but also her two children Benjamin, 14, and daughter Vivian, 12 - whom she shares with ex-husband Tom Brady . A few months earlier in October, it was revealed Bundchen is pregnant with baby number three and her first with Joaquim - whom she was first romantically linked to in June 2023. Gisele flashed her bare bump wearing a short-sleeved, white shirt as well as a low-waisted, tan knit skirt with a tasseled fringe on the hem. The model's long locks were parted in the middle, and effortlessly flowed down past her shoulders in light waves. Gisele Bundchen, 44, showcased her growing baby bump during an outing with boyfriend, Joaquim Valente, and her kids on a tropical getaway to Costa Rica this week The star was not only joined by Valente, but also her two children Benjamin, 14, and daughter Vivian, 12 - whom she shares with ex-husband Tom Brady Bundchen additionally slipped into a pair of brown-colored sandals and added a dainty bracelet onto her left wrist. Valente also kept it casual sporting a short-sleeved, green shirt as well as a pair of black shorts for the daytime excursion. The group grabbed a tasty lunch together at a local cafe and were later seen leaving the restaurant in a motor cart. Gisele held a big smile on her face as she held a lighthearted conversation with Joaquim as well as her daughter who was also sitting in the front. Benjamin comfortably sat in the backseat as they headed to their next destination. Earlier this week on Thursday, Vivian celebrated her 12th birthday - and Brady uploaded a rare photo of himself and the pre-teen to pay tribute on the special day. Last weekend, Bundchen - who is 'embracing this new chapter' of her life - and Joaquim were spotted packing on the PDA as they spent time together on the sandy shore of a beach amid the Costa Rica getaway. As the sun began to set in the far distance, they were seen playing with the model's dog and at one point, both she and Valente fell into a sweet embrace as they kissed near the water. During her marriage to retired NFL player, Tom Brady, the former couple had once notably purchased a vacation home in the Central American country. The Brazilian supermodel grabbed a lowkey lunch at a cafe bungalow while also enjoying a ride on a motor cart in the beach town of Santa Teresa A few months earlier in October, it was revealed Bundchen is pregnant with baby number three and her first with Joaquim - whom she was first romantically linked to in June 2023 The model's long locks were parted in the middle, and effortlessly flowed down past her shoulders in light waves Bundchen additionally slipped into a pair of brown-colored sandals and added a dainty bracelet onto her left wrist Valente also kept it casual sporting a short-sleeved, green shirt as well as a pair of black shorts for the daytime excursion The group grabbed a tasty lunch together at a local cafe and were later seen leaving the restaurant in a motor cart Gisele held a big smile on her face as she held a lighthearted conversation with Joaquim as well as her daughter who was also sitting in the front. Benjamin comfortably sat in the backseat as they headed to their next destination Bundchen and Brady had been married from 2009 until their divorce in 2022. Along with Benjamin and Vivian, the football player is also father to son, Jack, 17, whom he shares with ex Bridget Moynahan. The property in Costa Rica was bought by Gisele and Tom in 2007, and following the divorce, the model was able to keep the abode. Read More Gisele Bundchen shows off baby bump as she packs on PDA with Joaquim Valente In October, Bundchen's pregnancy news was revealed - leaving her ex, Brady, 'stunned' by the revelation. Last month in November, Tom notably shared a cryptic quote about 'failing' and 'coming short' in the wake of Gisele's pregnancy bombshell. The quote was from former President Theodore Roosevelt and was seen on a card that the NFL star held up in a social media photo. And during the 2024 Fortune Global Forum in New York City, he also admitted that he 'screwed up a lot as a parent.' He stated, 'All of the parents of the room know that being a parent is probably the hardest job all of us have. And we screw up a lot.' And I've screwed up a lot as a parent. I don't wanna seem like I'm some sort of expert in parenting, because I'm certainly not that.' Last weekend, Bundchen and Joaquim were spotted packing on the PDA as they spent time together on the sandy shore of a beach amid the Costa Rica getaway In October, Bundchen's pregnancy news was revealed - leaving her ex, Brady, 'stunned' by the revelation Last month in November, Tom notably shared a cryptic quote about 'failing' and 'coming short' in the wake of Gisele's pregnancy bombshell The quote was from former President Theodore Roosevelt and was seen on a card that the NFL star held up in a social media photo A source recently told DailyMail.com how Gisele and Joaquim broke the pregnancy news to Brady As a father, Brady explained that he wanted to be 'dependable and consistent' for his children, while adding he is supportive of his kids' individual passions. A source recently told DailyMail.com how Gisele and Joaquim broke the pregnancy news to Brady. The model informed Tom that she was expecting her first child with Valente shortly after telling their children because she wanted him to hear it from her first - rather than through media reports. 'Gisele and Joaquim were not planning to have a child together. This was unexpected. Joaquim has always wanted a family, so she is happy to be able to give this to him.' 'She knew that he would be a great father when her kids started taking classes with him. He is patient, playful and so understanding,' the insider stated. Both Benjamin and Vivian are 'absolutely thrilled' over the big news, the source also shared. 'Joaquim has been a huge part of both of their lives since 2021 when she started including Jiu-Jitsu as part of their homeschooling.' 'They love him and look to him as a father figure. They are starting a family of their own now and a wedding is going to happen in the future,' the source continued. Another insider also shared Brady's response to the news, and told DailyMail.com that, 'Finding out Gisele was pregnant stung. Tom had to get out his feelings about it and he did it in his own time.' Both Benjamin and Vivian are 'absolutely thrilled' over the big news, the source also shared Gisele and Valente first started dating last year in June, but Tom Brady 'never imagined' that the model would have a child with Joaquim, per Page Six 'There's not a lot of people who see the Tom behind closed doors, but those that do could see he was upset. It was a hard pill to swallow. It was never something he ever thought was going to happen.' 'But she is still the mother of two of his children, so he wants her to be okay,' the source added. 'He has to move on and with her pregnant, she has definitely moved on, so he can't be upset about it anymore. It is out of his control, out of his hands. He is not letting it get to him anymore.' Gisele and Valente first started dating last year in June, but Tom Brady 'never imagined' that the model would have a child with Joaquim, per Page Six. Her pregnancy was not on his 'radar' and the news last week had left him, 'stunned, to say the least.' A source told Us Weekly in October that both Benjamin and Vivian 'really like' Joaquim and added he has been 'living at [Bundchen's] house in Miami for while.' After the pregnancy news came to light, a separate insider told People that Gisele is 'excited to embrace this new chapter openly.' Earlier this week on Thursday, Vivian celebrated her 12th birthday - and Brady uploaded a rare photo of himself and the pre-teen to pay tribute on the special day Her pregnancy was not on his 'radar' and the news last week had left him, 'stunned, to say the least'; seen in 2019 in NYC The beauty has since 'received many positive messages and congratulations' and had initially wanted to keep her pregnancy 'private for as long as she could, doing so was starting to be a challenge.' Bundchen - who is reportedly five or six months into her pregnancy - 'feels good' and is doing 'pilates and other exercises that will help with birth, too.' The source further told the outlet that Gisele has 'always taken amazing care of herself' and 'eats healthy and meditates as well.' Bundchen is also taking 'a step back from work to focus on her pregnancy.' Tom Brady Gisele Bundchen Share or comment on this article: Gisele Bundchen, 44, proudly shows off baby bump with boyfriend Joaquim Valente and kids in Costa Rica e-mail Add commentStrictly Come Dancing champion Joe McFadden has long been a beloved presence on British television, his career punctuated by notable roles such as Raffaello 'Raf' di Lucca in Holby City, and appearances in The Crow Road, Heartbeat, and Sex, Chips and Rock n' Roll. Dancing his way into the nation's heart, Joe clinched first place in 2017's Strictly Come Dancing with his captivating performances. Here's a look beyond Joe McFadden's on-screen persona, from his "soulmate" to a poignant family bereavement during his early acting days. Joe McFadden hails from Glasgow where he grew up with two older brothers and a younger sister, educated at Holyrood R. C. READ MORE: Historic equal pay deal struck between Birmingham City Council and unions Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp , click the link to join Secondary School, where a drama teacher swiftly recognized his potential, steering him towards his first TV gig in Taggart. Treading the boards, Joe has impressed in theatrical productions like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Rent, and Rainbow Kiss, even sharing the stage with Sir Ian McKellen in Aladdin at The Old Vic. He carved a successful route through television with stints in Cranford, Sparkhouse, and The Glass, gaining steady acclaim before his stint as PC Joe Mason in Heartbeat from 2007 to 2009 cemented his status as a household name, reports the Mirror . Roles in Casualty and Little White Lies followed before he appeared as Raffaello Di Lucca in Holby City for 144 episodes. Viewers will remember he was shot dead at the hospital and Joe had to keep his character's death a secret during his Strictly Come Dancing stint. Joe has also voiced characters in video games, including Assassin's Creed Black Flag and the first two Harry Potter games. Joe also featured on a celebrity version of Tipping Point. Joe McFadden's Strictly winIn 2017, the Scottish actor joined the line-up for Strictly Come Dancing. He previously told the BBC : "I've done little bits of dance over the years in the few musicals that I've been in, but they were more for comic effect than for showing off any dance prowess." "I was particularly blown away by the exceptional standard of last year's three finalists Danny, Louise and Ore." "If I could have a fraction of their ability at some point then I'll be made up." While he downplayed his dancing talents, Joe managed to beat Debbie McGee, Alexandra Burke and Gemma Atkinson to the glitterball trophy. He was flooded with messages of congratulations, including one from Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. The actor is now engaged to artist Rob Smales, who he branded his "amazing soulmate". Joe took to social media with a radiant selfie of the couple, captioning it: "Couldn't be happier to be engaged to be married to my amazing soulmate, Rob. #loveislove." He once referred to himself as a hopeless romantic, lamenting his single status with only his dog Doug for company. Speaking to the Daily Record in December 2017, he said: "I don't know why I'm single. I must be unlovable, I don't know. Who knows? Maybe I work too hard." Brumwish 2024 - buy a gift for a child in need BrumWish 2024 is Birmingham Live's festive drive to get thousands of gifts to children and young people across our city - among them the homeless, the vulnerable, kids in care, kids who are poorly or struggling, and kids who have little. There are THREE simple ways to help. Buy a new gift from the Brumwish 2024 Amazon giftlist . In just a click your donation will be whizzing its way to our volunteers at Edgbaston Stadium. Donate money to the appeal fund hosted by Thrive Together Birmingham - this will help pay for gifts for kids with specialist needs or specific wishes. Buy a gift and, even better, rope in friends, neighbours and workmates to do the same, then drop off your pressies at Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston Road, B5 7QU on Friday 6th December, 10am - 3pm; Saturday 7th December, 10am - 1pm; or Monday 9th December, 10am - 1pm. Volunteers will be there to help you. Please don't wrap your gifts. You can also drop off by arrangement until Monday 16th December - contact Louise on 07469 979286. Thanks to our partnership with #Toys4Birmingham, every single gift will find a good home in the loving care of a child living in B&Bs or hotels, hostels or refuges, children receiving support from specialist organisations and charities, and families being supported by children's centres and charities around the city. Making up the Brumwish and Toys4Birmingham gang are Thrive Together Birmingham, Birmingham Playcare Network, Warwickshire Cricket Foundation (the charitable arm of Warwickshire County Cricket Club), Birmingham Forward Steps and BirminghamLive/Birmingham Mail. Thank you to Amazon UK and the amazing team at the Sutton Coldfield depot for their support. The family suffered a profound loss when Joe's mother, Frances, died from cancer in November 2008, an event that deeply affected him. He opened up to the Daily Record, saying: "Mum passed away just last year - she had cancer and had been ill for a while." "She was very supportive of my work - I really miss her. It's been a hard time for us all and I still find it so hard to talk about, to be honest." On Mother's Day in 2018, the Strictly champion honoured his mother at a charity function, praising The Beatson hospital in Glasgow for their dedication during Frances's last days.