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Reed to Welcome Australian Ambassador to Rhode Island Next Week, Deepening U.S.-Australia Ties – Newport Buzz
Rhode Island is preparing for a high-profile diplomatic visit next week, as U.S. Senator Jack Reed announced that he will be hosting Dr. Kevin Rudd, the Australian Ambassador to the United States, for a two-day tour of the Ocean State. The visit, slated for October 15 and 16, will focus on expanding economic, academic, and defense partnerships between Australia and Rhode Island, particularly as part of the broader U.S.-Australia alliance.
Dr. Rudd, a former Prime Minister of Australia, will accompany Senator Reed on visits to several key sites, including defense manufacturing facilities, universities, and local businesses. The visit comes as the United States and Australia deepen their ties through AUKUS, a trilateral security partnership involving Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, aimed at strengthening defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
“I look forward to welcoming Ambassador Rudd to Rhode Island,” Senator Reed said in a statement. “Australia and the United States are steadfast allies, and through AUKUS, we are not only enhancing our national defense but also creating economic opportunities for our citizens. I hope this visit will increase the flow of business, commerce, and tourism between our nations, and particularly here in Rhode Island.”
Rhode Island plays a crucial role in the U.S. defense landscape, with facilities such as Electric Boat’s submarine manufacturing site in Quonset Point, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, and the Naval War College. These sites, along with the state’s growing defense manufacturing sector, contribute to Rhode Island’s booming Blue Economy, fostering technological advancements and innovation.
Senator Reed, who chairs the Senate Armed Services Committee, has been a leading advocate for U.S.-Australia defense collaboration. He recently helped pass AUKUS-related legislation enabling the sale of advanced U.S.-made submarines to Australia’s Royal Navy, a move that is expected to bolster the industrial bases of all three AUKUS partners.
During the visit, Senator Reed plans to highlight Rhode Island’s contributions to U.S. defense capabilities. On October 15, Reed and Rudd will hold a media event outside Electric Boat’s Quonset Point facility, where they will discuss the significance of the AUKUS partnership and the role Rhode Island plays in strengthening the defense alliance.
The U.S. and Australian armed forces have a long history of collaboration, having fought side by side in every major conflict since World War I. Australia, which hosted more than 150,000 U.S. troops during World War II, remains a key U.S. ally in the Pacific.
Economic ties between the two countries are also robust. According to the International Monetary Fund, Australia is the 13th-largest economy in the world, and in 2023, total trade between the U.S. and Australia reached $47.1 billion. U.S. exports to Australia support over 172,000 American jobs, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Ambassador Rudd’s visit aims to reinforce these diplomatic, defense, and economic relationships, further integrating Rhode Island into the evolving U.S.-Australia alliance.
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The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 24, 2024, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from Dec. 24 drawing
11-14-38-45-46, Mega Ball: 03, Megaplier: 3
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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 24 drawing
16-22-24-43-47, Lucky Ball: 11
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Winning Numbers numbers from Dec. 24 drawing
Midday: 0-9-5-1
Evening: 2-0-2-3
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Winning Wild Money numbers from Dec. 24 drawing
08-21-26-33-38, Extra: 36
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer. Prizes of $600 and above must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters, 1425 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island 02920.
- Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize. The annuitized prize shall be paid in 30 graduated annual installments.
- Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.
When are the Rhode Island Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Midday): 1:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Evening): 7:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Wild Money: 7:29 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor. You can send feedback using this form.
How NORAD tracks Santa on Christmas Eve
Every year, for the past 68 years, NORAD tracks the global progress of Santa and his sleigh. John Cornelio from NORAD explains how they track this highly anticipated mission.
It was the night before Christmas and all through the house, the children were wondering where’s that guy Claus?
If you’re looking to track Santa Claus’s flight over Providence and Rhode Island’s other cities and towns this Christmas Eve, there are a few ways you can track the big guy with nearly the same accuracy as a late Amazon package.
The military is on it with the NORAD Santa Tracker, and Google, which often feels all-knowing, is also on the case with its own Santa Tracker.
Check out the trackers to see Santa’s location:
See Santa’s location with the NORAD Santa Tracker
NORAD is the most reliable name in Santa tracking. On the job since 1955, when a young child from Colorado Springs accidentally called in (he meant to call a number advertised by a local department store), they’ve been following Santa’s journey using their radar technology ever since.
Now, NORAD, the joint U.S.-Canada command responsible for protecting the skies over both nations, staffs up for the big night, with a number available for children to call for status reports and an online tracker.
When does the NORAD Santa Tracker start?
On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, of course.
How do I follow Santa’s journey with the NORAD tracker?
Santa is on the move, as you can see below. If it doesn’t load, it can be found at www.noradsanta.org
You can also call NORAD directly at +1 (877) HI-NORAD.
See Santa’s location on the Google Santa Tracker
In 2004, Google started tracking Santa as well, because, well, there’s a lot of interest in Old St. Nick. Google has a website. While you’re waiting around for Santa, Google’s guide includes a family guide, quizzes and various Christmas-themed games to play.
Why might the NORAD Santa Tracker and Google Santa Tracker disagree?
All of our tracking technology is made for mere mortals, but Santa is magic, and he likes to create a little bit of mystery. It wouldn’t do for children all over the world to be catching him as he comes down the chimney to deliver presents. He would never get any work done! So sometimes, to keep the magic alive, he throws off the trackers, just a little bit.
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