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Billie Eilish Makes History as Apple Music’s Artist of the Yearefore he started filming “NCIS: Origins,” actor Austin Stowell did a deep dive into the original series. He watched countless episodes and paid attention to the way original star Mark Harmon phrased things. “Mark created a very specific cadence with Gibbs,” Stowell says of the lead character. “When they look at this younger version, they (should see) glimmers of him. I know that I will never be Mark Harmon, but I’m giving it my best shot.” Words Stowell says in the new series sound like they came from Harmon’s mouth. Even better, producers say, Stowell wears contact lenses to approximate Harmon’s eye color. The goal is to re-create the world that began decades ago with “NCIS.” A star of the original series since 2003, Harmon stepped away after the 19th season but agreed to be an executive producer on “Origins,” helping Stowell and others capture those early years. “It wasn’t so much a decision to leave as it was maybe just the right timing to push away a little bit,” Harmon says. Stowell, who starred in “Bridge of Spies,” the TV version of “Catch-22” and “The Hating Game,” was eager for the challenge. “Every single script is like getting a self-help book,” Stowell says. “It’s like going to therapy and learning about myself.” Harmon, who handles the show’s narration, created a template for the character, Stowell says. “There’s a whole world that’s hidden. A lot of us don’t talk about the trauma of our past, particularly with our co-workers, but it’s what makes us ,” he says. “So, in terms of the character work, you’re going to see Gibbs go through the trauma of having to lose a wife and a child the way he does and then to come back and become the man that you know that he is 20 years down the line. That journey is one I think people are going to be really interested in seeing.” To help envision that world, the “Origins” set is filled with old computers, ashtrays, telephones and video games. Its rec room has soda flavors from the past; its evidence room has office supplies that have long since been abandoned. It is, in many ways, like stepping back in time. “This is a whole different feel,” Harmon says. “The offices are Quonset huts and barracks. It was always interesting to me. When I first heard about ‘NCIS,’ I tried to look it up online. You couldn’t find anything. And now if you go online, you might get 200 pages and 199 of them are going to be on the show. In some ways, this TV show has joined hands with the real agency. It’s our job to bring an audience to that.” Sean Harmon, Mark’s son and an executive producer of “Origins,” played Leroy Jethro Gibbs in a flashback episode of “NCIS.” “It will always be something I hold close to my heart,” Sean Harmon says. “But it was, in truth, something I never really figured I wanted to make a career out of.” When Sean Harmon was exploring the role, he was reminded of something his father said: “He’s a guy who’s got something broken inside, a guy who, at one point in his life, is very much at risk of going down a much darker path.” “That got me thinking,” Sean Harmon says. “The man you all know from the mothership series is essentially a guy who’s had 30 years to come to terms with some serious trauma. But that guy in the middle is a very interesting character.” He pitched the concept of “Origins” to his father, “and now here we are.” Like Dad, he was impressed with Stowell when he auditioned. “I made some creative choices for a long time that maybe would have steered me away from this project,” Stowell says. “And when this came along, I was easily convinced that it was the right choice. Since that day, I’ve done nothing but prove myself over and over and over again.” Stowell’s attention to detail was concerted. “I wanted to make sure that the fans who love this guy, who have studied him for 19 seasons, see glimmers of him because I know I will be judged,” he says. “I will never be Mark Harmon, but I can absolutely tell everyone that I’m giving it my best shot.” Get local news delivered to your inbox!

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Markets continue to hit new highs. As a result, dividend stocks are becoming increasingly attractive. When markets are at risk, there is no better way to reduce volatility and risk than to invest heavily in dividend stocks. This is because dividend payments regularly put money back in investors’ pockets, effectively recouping the investment little by little. So, if you want to lock in a solid dividend, here are three stocks to buy now. Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp : A 9.5% dividend yield The income of ( ) is entirely dependent on the Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) – Canada’s largest iron ore producer. IOC owns mining leases and licenses covering 18,200 hectares of land near Labrador City, from which Labrador Iron Ore Royalty collects a 7% royalty. Today, the stock is yielding a very generous 9.5%. After years of strong iron ore prices and premiums, we are now seeing the opposite dynamic. In fact, the price of iron ore is significantly lower than in 2021, having fallen by approximately 50% since then. The fall has been driven by weakening steel demand in China as well as strong growth in iron ore supply. As a result of this, Labrador Iron Ore’s dividend was reduced. We are clearly of the iron ore market. Economic weakness and concerns for the future will continue to negatively affect the market in the short term. So now the question is whether Labrador Iron Ore’s dividend is safe. In the last 10 years, the company has easily paid its regular dividend plus special dividends when the business was doing well. In the first nine months of 2024, net income increased 6.1% to $143.1 million and adjusted cash flow increased 11% to $145.8 million. IOC has a strong position in its industry, with a strong quality product that commands a premium. Also, iron ore is used primarily in the production of steel, which is essential to industrial economies. It is for these reasons that we can view Labrador’s dividend as reliable. Freehold Royalties: Yielding 7.7% As another royalty company, ( ) also has a favourable position in that it’s also sheltered from rising costs. Freehold is currently yielding a very generous 7.7%. In the last three years, Freehold’s annual dividend has increased 500% to $0.36 per share. The dividend is paid monthly, and in fact, Freehold has been paying a dividend for two decades. The price of oil remains high, at approximately $70, and this bodes well for Freehold’s financial position. In fact, while revenue is being hit as oil prices are creeping lower, $70 is still a very profitable oil price. The company is easily covering its dividend payments, with a payout ratio of 73% in its latest quarter (Q3/2024). Telus stock: 7.4% Canada’s unique telecommunications giant, . ( ), is currently yielding 7.4%. It’s a dividend that’s been growing rapidly and that is easily covered by cash flows. Although the payout ratio is 150%, Telus stock’s dividend represents only 40% of cash flow. Since 2019, Telus has grown its annual revenue by 37% to more than $20 billion in 2023. This growth has also been accompanied by a healthy 38% dividend growth rate since 2019. In its latest quarter (Q3/24), Telus posted a 9.6% increase in its operating cash flow and a 12% increase in its adjusted earnings per share (EPS). This strong result was driven by the company’s drive to lower costs as well as a steady rise in revenue, reflecting strong demand. As a result of the strong quarter, Telus stock’s dividend increased by another 7%. It’s 38% higher than five years ago and 29% higher than three years ago. The dividend is backed by a and steady growth.