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As the calendar turns, the devoted reader in me is looking to celebrate a few gems we couldn’t review. Brought out by the cream of India’s publishers, these books remind us of what T S Eliot said, “For last year’s words belong to last year’s language and next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.” So with some nostalgia, we list a precious five books we couldn’t review this year. As you will discover on your own, they were truly exceptional in the subjects they attempted and the history they brought alive. 1. M K Nambyar: A Constitutional Visionary An ode to a father and a lawyer by those in the profession. Written by son K.K. Venugopal and lawyers Suhasini Sen and Suhrith Parthasarthy, the book not only describes the man but also recounts Indian legal history dating to before Independence. A great addition to every collector’s library. 2. The Book Beautiful: A memoir of collecting rare and fine books This book is every bibliophile’s delight and one would be remiss to not write about it. In 2015, author Pradeep Sebastian chanced upon fine press books – printed on a hand press. Captivated, he said in an interview, “Perhaps the deepest impulse to write ‘The Book Beautiful’ was to introduce the Indian booklover to the typographic beauty of fine press books — the tactile sensuousness of letterpress books printed on hand-made paper from metal type had been, after all, the very thing that had made me a book collector.” Enjoy a visual odyssey and quaint anecdotes. 3. The Book Of Bihari Literature Abhay K’s effort is incredible! He puts together a vibrant collection of writings of all genres that have flowed from the pens of the great poets, thinkers and writers who were born or lived in what is modern-day Bihar. An appreciation of Bihari literature is on the cards and makes one wonder about the neglected languages of India. 4. This is How It Took Place One is always plagued by the question- is writing the work of genius or is it the product of painstaking discipline? Written by a teenager who died at the tender age of 16. 'This is How it Took Place' by Rudrakshi Bhattacharjee makes you cast a vote for the former. In this book, she presents a collection of short stories dwelling on various issues of mental health, loneliness. Some tales sound familiar and others with raw endings leave you distinctly uncomfortable. Students of psychology and fiction writing must definitely take a look. 5. The Greatest Punjabi Stories Ever Told
We would be so much poorer if we were not so ethically diverse. Selected and edited by Renuka Singh and Balbir Madhopuri, ‘The Greatest Punjabi Stories Ever Told’ features some of the best short fiction to emerge from Punjab over the last century. Bite into delectable stories by Gurbaksh Singh, Balwant Gargi, Sant Singh Sekhon, and Amrita Pritam and other contemporary writers, get a taste of the essence of ‘Punjabiyat'—what it means to be Punjabi! Its ‘Balle Balle’ time! Write to me about a book that we missed to review in 2023 or books that you feel must be on our list in 2024. I'm waiting to hear from you on @officialreetagupta on Instagram. Let’s create a groundswell of approbation for the reading habit.
Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta is a columnist and bestselling biographer. She is credited with the internationally acclaimed Red Dot Experiment, a decadal six-nation study on how ‘culture impacts communication.’ On Instagram @OfficialReetaGupta | https://www.storyboard18.com/brand-makers/five-books-we-missed-reviewing-in-2023-19464.htm | 2024-01-01T05:05:46Z |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California law that bans people from carrying firearms in most public places will take effect on New Year’s Day, even as a court case continues to challenge the law.
A U.S. district judge issued a ruling Dec. 20 to block the law from taking effect, saying it violates the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and deprives people of their ability to defend themselves and their loved ones.
But on Saturday, a federal appeals court put a temporary hold on the district judge’s ruling. The appeals court decision allows the law to go into effect as the legal fight continues. Attorneys are scheduled to file arguments to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in January and in February.
The law, signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, prohibits people from carrying concealed guns in 26 places including public parks and playgrounds, churches, banks and zoos.
The ban applies regardless of whether the person has a permit to carry a concealed weapon. One exception is for privately owned businesses that put up signs saying people are allowed to bring guns on their premises.
“This ruling will allow our common-sense gun laws to remain in place while we appeal the district court’s dangerous ruling,” Newsom posted to X, formerly Twitter, after the appeals court acted Saturday. “Californians overwhelmingly support efforts to ensure that places like hospitals, libraries and children’s playgrounds remain safe and free from guns.”
The California Rifle and Pistol Association sued to block the law. When U.S. District Judge Cormac Carney granted a preliminary injunction blocking the law, he wrote that the law was “sweeping, repugnant to the Second Amendment, and openly defiant of the Supreme Court.”
Carney wrote that gun rights groups are likely to succeed in proving it unconstitutional, meaning it would be permanently overturned.
The law overhauls California’s rules for concealed carry permits in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, which set several states scrambling to react with their own laws. That decision said the constitutionality of gun laws must be assessed by whether they are “consistent with the nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation.”
Newsom has said he will keep pushing for stricter gun measures.
Newsom has positioned himself as a national leader on gun control while he is being increasingly eyed as a potential presidential candidate. He has called for and signed a variety of bills, including measures targeting untraceable “ghost guns,” the marketing of firearms to children and allowing people to bring lawsuits over gun violence. That legislation was patterned on a Texas anti-abortion law.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta appealed Carney’s decision. Bonta, a Democrat, said that if the district judge’s ruling to block the law were allowed to stand, it “would endanger communities by allowing guns in places where families and children gather.”
The California Pistol and Rifle Association’s president, Chuck Michel, said in a statement that under the law, gun permit holders “wouldn’t be able to drive across town without passing through a prohibited area and breaking the law.” Michel said criminals are deterred when law-abiding citizens can defend themselves. | https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/ap-california-law-banning-most-firearms-in-public-is-taking-effect-as-the-legal-fight-over-it-continues/ | 2024-01-01T05:05:46Z |
Head coach Derek Lalonde pushes back against what he feels is a misleading stat that is plaguing the Detroit Red Wings.
The month of December concluded on a disappointing note for the Detroit Red Wings, culminating in a 5-3 defeat at Little Caesars Arena against division rivals, the Boston Bruins.
The Red Wings' struggle to secure wins when scoring three or fewer goals persisted, extending their record to 0-17-1 in such games this season. However, head coach Derek Lalonde views this statistic as “misleading.”
Derek Lalonde pushes back against the “misleading” stat that is plaguing his team
Lalonde addressed the concerning trend facing his team, specifically the absence of victories with scores of 3-2 or 2-1. He expressed that this statistic doesn't provide the complete context or a comprehensive view of the team's performance.
“That’s a misleading stat because we have two shutouts and a lot of those four-goal games we’ve given one or two or three goals,” Lalonde said afterward. “Of course, our defense needs to improve,” Lalonde said. And against Boston, it did. Just not enough to garner two points.”
Lalonde then went on to say that he felt his team's effort tonight was perhaps their most complete start-to-finish game of the season, though it yielded a disappointing result.
“Probably our most complete 60 minutes from start to finish in a while,” Lalonde said. “Just came against a team with a very slim margin of error to be successful. It’s a little disappointing. I think they only had one chance in the third and it was a missed face-off assignment and in the back of the net.”
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- The Detroit Red Wings were defeated at the hands of the Boston Bruins tonight at Little Caesars Arena by a 5-3 final score.
- With the loss, the Red Wings are now 0-17-1 this season in games in which they fail to score more than three goals.
- Head coach Derek Lalonde pushes back on what he feels is a “misleading” stat, saying it doesn't show the whole picture.
Bottom Line: Detroit must start accumulating points
Regardless of how Lalonde feels about the stat, the simple fact is that his team has not won a single hockey game this season in which they don't score at least four goals. While it's a positive that Detroit's offense has improved this season, their defensive play and goaltending have to improve if they are to have a realistic shot at the postseason.
The Red Wings are now preparing for a three-game road trip starting Tuesday night at SAP Center against the San Jose Sharks. The game kicks off at 10:30 PM EST and can be watched on Bally Sports Detroit, with radio coverage available on 97.1 The Ticket. | https://detroitsportsnation.com/detroit-red-wings-coach-derek-lalonde-pushes-back-against-misleading-goal-scoring-stat/paultyler/red-wings/detroit-red-wings-news/12/31/2023/440222/ | 2024-01-01T05:05:48Z |
Punjab: Woman hits 9-year-old girl with iron rod, throws boiling water on her, booked
A woman has been booked for allegedly beating a nine-year-old girl with an iron rod and throwing boiling water on her in Santokh Nagar here, police said on Sunday.In his complaint, lodged on Sunday, the girls father said the incident took place last week, according to police.
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A woman has been booked for allegedly beating a nine-year-old girl with an iron rod and throwing boiling water on her in Santokh Nagar here, police said on Sunday.
In his complaint, lodged on Sunday, the girl's father said the incident took place last week, according to police. The case has been registered at the Daresi police station and searches are underway to apprehend the woman, they said. Police said the complainant, Parvez Alam, and the accused stay in a building at Shivpuri in Santokh Nagar. They are labourers and belong to Darbanga in Bihar said SHO Daresi police station Inspector Harpreet Singh.
Police said Alam has alleged that the woman came out of the building when his daughter was playing and accused her of switching on the water pump. When the girl expressed ignorance on who had switched on the pump, the woman thrashed her with an iron rod and then threw boiling water on her, they said quoting the complaint. The girl was first admitted to a nearby hospital from where she was referred to the PGIMER in Chandigarh, police said.
Singh said that the condition of girl is stated to be serious.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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Unstable weather predicted in Kazakhstan on Tuesday
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ASTANA. KAZINFORM - No precipitation is expected in most of Kazakhstan, except for the western, northwestern, and southern parts of the country. There will be patches of fog, ice slick, blowing snow, and wind strengthening. Southern Kazakhstan will see a dust storm, Kazinform cites Kazhydromet Weather Service.
Patchy fog, ice slick, and wind strengthening up 15-20 mps with gusts between 23-28 mps are expected in Kyzylorda and Zhambyl regions.
In Kostanay, East Kazakhstan and Aktobe regions, there will be patchy fog, blowing snow, and 15-20 mps wind. Besides, the roads will be icy in Kostanay region.
Mangistau, Atyrau, and West Kazakhstan regions will see patches of fog and ice slick.
Patchy fog is predicted in Karaganda and North Kazakhstan regions. The wind speed will reach 15-20 mps in North Kazakhstan
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Durant scores 31 points, Beal adds season-high 25 to help Suns beat Magic 112-107
PHOENIX (AP) — Bradley Beal took off on the break, received the pass in stride from Devin Booker and threw down a powerful two-handed jam over Orlando’s Jalen Suggs in the third quarter.
The three-time All-Star’s stop-and-start first season with the Suns is finally showing signs of promise.
Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Beal added a season-high 25 and Phoenix won its third straight game, beating the Magic 112-107 on Sunday night. It was only the fourth time this season that the Suns’ star trio of Durant, Beal and Devin Booker played together.
“We’re very talented, we’re very good,” Beal said. “We make it easy for each other.”
Beal was playing in just his eighth game this season because of back and ankle injuries. The 30-year-old — acquired in an offseason trade with Washington — shot 10 of 13 from the field, including his powerful dunk in the third quarter.
“That’s why we’re really excited about what Bradley Beal’s going to look like in a Suns uniform,” coach Frank Vogel said. “He doesn’t really have his legs under him fully, but he goes 10 for 13, 25 points, several great one-on-one defensive possessions, took a charge, had some really athletic rebounds. He’s a dynamic player on both sides of the ball.”
Orlando trailed for a big chunk of the evening but rallied to cut it to 89-87 heading into the fourth. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 12 points in the third on 5-of-7 shooting.
Gary Harris hit a long 3-pointer early in the fourth to give Orlando a 96-95 lead — its first since early in the first quarter.
The Suns would recover, using a 17-6 run to build a 10-point lead and regain control. Durant shot 12 of 21 from the field and added five rebounds and five assists. Booker scored 21 points and Jusuf Nurkic had 19 points and 13 rebounds.
The Suns’ backups scored only six points, all by Chimezie Metu.
“They’ve got guys — particularly with Durant, Booker and Brad — any of them can close the game out,” Banchero said. “So when all three of them are out there it’s tough. It’s just hard to match their shot-making. We had some good looks that didn’t go down.”
Banchero led the Magic with 28 points, while Franz Wagner added 27. Wendell Carter Jr. had 17 points off the bench. The 21-year-old Banchero shot 12 of 23 from the field and had nine rebounds and seven assists.
Durant, Beal and Booker combined for 22 points on the way to a 37-24 lead after one quarter. Phoenix settled for a 67-58 lead at halftime.
The Suns’ ball movement has been noticeably better with Beal back in the lineup. They lost nine of 12 games before their current three-game winning streak.
“It happens when you go through a rough stretch — you watch a lot of film and try to figure out who you want to be as a team,” Durant said.
Phoenix also welcomed back guard Josh Okogie, who missed six out of the past eight games because of an ankle injury. He had two rebounds and two assists in seven minutes.
The Magic were playing without guard Markelle Fultz (knee) and forward Jonathan Isaac (hamstring).
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Hot Mics Caught Frustrated Eagles Fan Screaming Perfect Six-Word Question At Team During Ugly Loss
In a surprising turn of events, the Arizona Cardinals swooped into Lincoln Financial Field and ruined the last day of the year for the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling off a 35—31 upset victory on New Year's Eve Sunday.
It was a frustrating afternoon for Eagles fans, as their squad raced out of the gate, taking a 21—6 lead into the locker room at halftime, only to see it quickly evaporate in the third quarter.
Boos rained down on the Eagles throughout the game but one moment summed up the frustration of the team's fanbase. After a particularly frustrating fourth quarter play that went nowhere, hot mics on the Fox telecast caught an Eagles fan screaming a question that was likely on the lips of every Philadelphia fan on Sunday.
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— Crossing Broad (@CrossingBroad) December 31, 2023
“What the hell are you doing!?” the irate Eagles fan screamed at the top of her lungs. Making this more than just an amusing moment, though, is the fact that her question not only summed up the day for the Eagles, but also perhaps their performance in December, when they went 1—4 after starting out the season 10—1.
Philadelphia will need to find answers to that question with the playoffs fast approaching.
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As the euphoria dimmed and the questions arrived late Sunday afternoon, Ravens teammates tried to make sense of what they’d seen from their leader, their quarterback, the NFL’s presumptive Most Valuable Player. Lamar Jackson had always been capable of head-shaking greatness, of defying even the most outsize expectations. But this?
“Like watching a video game,” cornerback Arthur Maulet said.
“I was like a little kid at the movie theaters, except I didn’t have popcorn,” inside linebacker Roquan Smith said.
“The things he does, no other player in the NFL can do,” left tackle Ronnie Stanley said.
Perhaps at some point in the not-too-distant future, the sheer scale of Jackson’s greatness in the Ravens’ 56-19 win over the Miami Dolphins will be reckoned with and accounted for. On Sunday, it was lost amid the jubilation of a division title, the AFC’s No. 1 seed, home-field advantage, a sixth straight win, another blowout of a would-be Super Bowl contender inside M&T Bank Stadium.
With the passage of time will come greater perspective, and with greater perspective will come clarity on just where Jackson’s epic afternoon stacks up among his many epic days in the NFL. Could it have been his best ever?
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First, the traditional stats: In three-plus quarters, Jackson went 18-for-21 for 321 yards and five touchdowns. He finished with a perfect passer rating (158.3) for the third time in his NFL career, tying Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Ben Roethlisberger and Kurt Warner for the most in NFL history in games with at least 15 pass attempts. He added six carries for 35 yards.
Second, the nerdy stats: Jackson averaged 1.23 expected points added per drop-back, according to TruMedia, the second highest of his career. He averaged 9.4 yards per play, the third highest of his career. His success rate on pass plays was 68.2%, the fourth highest of his career. He averaged 4.45 points per drive, the fifth highest of his career.
Third, some context on Jackson’s supporting cast: He was playing without his favorite target, tight end Mark Andrews; the offense’s two most explosive running backs, J.K. Dobbins and Keaton Mitchell; and stalwart right guard Kevin Zeitler, all sidelined by injuries. Top wide receiver Zay Flowers was running at less than full strength, as Stanley and right tackle Morgan Moses have been for months now. The whole team was playing on a short week’s rest after a smashmouth win Monday night over the NFC-leading San Francisco 49ers.
Fourth, some context on the defense: The AFC East-leading Dolphins (11-5) entered Sunday as an elite defense with room still to grow. Since Week 8, Miami had ranked first in EPA per play, second in success rate and fifth in DVOA, according to FTN — and it had done so for the past month without star safety Jevon Holland, who returned from injury Sunday. (Crucially, the Dolphins’ defense did lose starting cornerback Xavien Howard to a foot injury on their first series of the game Sunday.)
And yet there was almost nothing Jackson could not do. His 32-yard pass to wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. down the right sideline in the second quarter was, according to the NFL’s Next Gen Stats, the most improbable connection of his career. Jackson’s completion percentage (85.7%) was 18.7% higher than expected. Even his three incompletions were, in retrospect, unlucky; two of the passes bounced off the hands of their target, and the third was into coverage that perhaps warranted a penalty for pass interference.
“He played a great football game,” coach John Harbaugh said after the Ravens (13-3) clinched their first division title since 2019 and fifth in his tenure. “He played a perfect football game in terms of the passing game. He was just on point.”
When Jackson went supernova for stretches four years ago, he toasted defenses still figuring him out, this unprecedented mix of supreme running talent and immense but still-raw passing ability. He earned unanimous MVP honors as the NFL’s single-season record-holder for rushing yards by a quarterback and the Ravens’ single-season record-holder for passing touchdowns.
Over the seasons that followed, opponents got smarter. Game plans got better. Every once in a while, Jackson could be blitzed into submission. Or he could be deceived. He could be made to feel uncomfortable. Even this season, his fifth as a full-time starter in Baltimore, there have been ups and downs.
But on Sunday, Jackson played as if he’d stepped into the Matrix. Dolphins defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, one of the NFL’s most influential and respected play callers, threw almost everything he had at the Ravens’ offense. Jackson seemed to see everything. Jackson seemed to hit everything — the fastballs and the changeups, the curveballs, even the high-leverage stuff.
Against the blitz, according to NGS, Jackson was 8-for-10 for 207 yards, three touchdowns and a perfect passer rating. (The one time he saw a “Cover 0″ all-out blitz, Jackson found tight end Isaiah Likely for a 7-yard touchdown.) When he wasn’t blitzed, he went 10-for-11 for 114 yards, two touchdowns and a 149.4 passer rating.
Against man coverage, Jackson went 8-for-9 for 151 yards, four touchdowns and a perfect passer rating. Against zone coverage, he went 10-for-12 for 170 yards, a touchdown and a 146.5 passer rating.
On deep passes, Jackson went 3-for-4 for 133 yards, a touchdown and a 156.3 passer rating. On short passes, he went 7-for-7 for 81 yards, two touchdowns and 154.5 passer rating.
On first down, Jackson went 12-for-13 for 194 yards, three touchdowns and a perfect passer rating. On fourth down, he went 1-for-1 for 35 yards, one touchdown and a perfect passer rating.
Such was Jackson’s focus that, afterward, he said he hadn’t paid much attention to the countless chants of “M-V-P” ringing out around the stadium during the game. He was intent on finishing the job.
“Last year, the score was looking like that at halftime and … [the] third quarter,” Jackson said, referring to the Ravens’ fourth-quarter collapse against Miami in Week 2. “Then those guys started making plays, and we didn’t do anything. But the only thing on my mind was to finish the game, and today we did.”
About 20 minutes later, in one corner of the Ravens’ emptying locker room, Jackson was asked whether he’d seen the latest attempt to discredit his bona fides: how, in one shock jock’s mind, he was not “quarterbacky” enough to be recognized as the NFL’s MVP after the win over San Francisco.
Yes, Jackson said, he had seen the now-viral tweet. He just … didn’t know what that word meant.
“He’s clearly a quarterback,” fullback Patrick Ricard said. “He makes the plays and the throws. OK, because he can run the ball pretty well, so he’s not as ‘quarterbacky’? I don’t get it. He’s a great player.”
Jackson was a special level of great Sunday. Great enough to savor in the moment, sure, but also great enough to appreciate five, 10, however many years from now, when the wide sweep of history will show just how rare an afternoon it was. | https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-dolphins-lamar-jackson-mvp-DBDY4U5TSFDU5P6IUW3D4WG3HI/ | 2024-01-01T05:05:50Z |
Chandigarh, December 31
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has once again assailed Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar on the issue of Republic Day tableau, terming his statement on the matter as false.
After a clarification from the Defence Ministry on the tableau issue, Sunil Jakhar’s lie had been exposed, said Punjab AAP’s chief spokesperson Malvinder Singh Kang.
Kang said now Sunil Jakhar should either prove that the Punjab tableau had the pictures of CM Bhagwant Mann and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal, or he should apologise to the people of Punjab.
“With his lies, Sunil Jakhar has insulted the martyrs of Punjab, including Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Lala Lajpat Rai, Sardar Udham Singh and Kartar Singh Sarabha,” he added. Jakhar had not only insulted the martyrs, but also hurt sentiments of the people of Punjab. He should apologise to the people of Punjab for his actions, he said.
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‘If we want to remove extreme poverty... we must match it with financing’
in an interview, Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo spoke about the welfare debate, working with the government on policy and the state of the global economy
Twenty years ago, Nobel laureates Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo set up The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab, or J-PAL, credited with significant interventions across countries in development, economic policy and academic research. In an exclusive interview, Banerjee (AB) and Duflo (ED) spoke to HT about the welfare debate, working with the government on policy and the state of the global economy. Edited excerpts:
How do you look back at the 20-year journey at J-PAL? More than four years after you received the Nobel Prize, are there any unfulfilled academic ambitions?
AB: I don’t think it’s necessarily a useful distinction to think of academic versus non-academic because, in some sense, part of what the Nobel Prize recognized is that we managed to somehow get a movement going. In that sense, our ambition is always J-PAL’s ambition. It is academic in the sense that it has managed to change the entire discourse in development economics, towards one that focused on testable propositions, hard evidence and useful insights that can be used for policy choices. There we do have much more of a sense of where we would like to go. I would let Esther finish that thought.
ED: For most academics, academic ambitions are never fulfilled. Academic research is like walking on the edge of a ball, and when you are finished, you’d want to add a layer on that edge. When you are finished, the ball is a little bit bigger. The more you progress, the more there is to discover. It doesn’t have to be fulfilled but there is no frustration involved in this pursuit. Also, in our case, it is a collective enterprise. That’s the beauty of J-PAL. When we received the Nobel prize, we said that it was not just for the three of us. It was a whole movement which got built around the idea of better design and implementation. There is a lot left to do there.
I am sure, the number of RCTs being conducted by J-PAL have increased significantly over this period. As pioneers of this project, have there been macro learnings for the two of you from this entire process? Over and above what the RCTs themselves seek to achieve?
ED: Depends what you call macro learning. There is certainly much learning that takes place beyond every project. One of the comparisons we have used from time to time is that it is like a point-by-point painting where each RCT is a dot of colour and progressively your whole canvas gets filled, revealing something bigger than every single RCT. It depends a little bit from domain to domain. We at least have a sense of some coherent lessons. If you take education for example, we have a much better sense of the difficulties in the education sector across the board and not just whether this intervention works or not. For example, the big issue with primary education not just in India but the entire world, including even the developed world including France, is that the education system is one-size-fits-all and this fits nobody. The teachers are being given a curriculum that is inappropriate for a vast majority of the children. This system is inherited from the colonial era and has been passed from generation to generation without much adaptation. As a result, kids get lost very early on, teachers are a bit at a loss as to what they should do. The system is broken for that reason. It is not that parents are not enthusiastic; it is not that the teachers are not willing to teach or children cannot learn. It is really a problem of inadequacy of pedagogy for whoever is in the classroom. That gives you the solution. For example, Pratham’s efforts to teach at the right level in India. It is one of the most key successful education sector interventions around the world.
J-PAL’s work requires it to work closely with governments at various levels across the world. Have you faced pushback because of the work you do? There must have been experiments and findings which must have ruffled feathers of the powers that be.
AB: You know, interestingly, almost never. I would not have said this if you asked me 20 years ago whether we would get pushback or not. I would not say that we got a lot of push back. It is different. Governments are always in a place to just ignore. Where we are often frustrated is that after we spend three years and say here is the problem and here is the solution, the government brings in McKinsey to give them some advice based on knowing nothing; then they spend a lot of money, first on McKinsey and then on implementing their advice and there is no evaluation, so we cannot tell them it is not working. But then often what happens is that after a few years they go back to the kinds of things we were talking about. It’s often easier for governments to ignore rather than pushback.
Your critics argue that RCTs have become hegemonic in a bad way. If I were to use a provocative analogy, they accuse RCTs of being like an invasive species which has displaced all other, often necessary, discourses in development economics. How would you respond to this?
ED: I don’t know. First of all, they (RCTs) have grown for sure. And this is something we are proud of at J-PAL that we have not just completed 20 years but there is an increasing reliance on the use of these methods. A lot of people and governments who were not interested earlier are now doing it. It is still a very small minority when it comes to different kinds of evaluations being run in the world. We have to face the reality that the vast majority of evaluation of public policies that are being conducted are kind of old fashioned and not particularly informative, necessarily. So, we are pretty far from hegemonic. In the world of policy evaluation, we are still in the business-as-usual. Maybe in academia, it has become a reference. If you cannot do an RCT, whatever other methods you propose to do impact evaluation has to at least compare to an RCT. That I actually think is useful because it forces people to be more rigorous in their application of other methods. So, I don’t think it has displaced other methods but it certainly raises the bar.
AB: I think that is exactly right. Yes, it has displaced a certain amount of, you know, hot-air talk. Correlations based on so little data that you would not even trust it as a correlation. The development discourse, I think, needed to have a degree of, let’s say, humility and I think to a certain extent, it has. I don’t think it is necessarily just RCTs, but may be a broader sense that lots of magic solutions didn’t work and there is a certain amount of maybe general humility that goes beyond us. But I think it’s good to know that many-many things that people said were based on very little evidence and at least we should have a standard of judging that evidence and a culture which is receptive to the nuances of the difference between good and bad evidence. It is true that a certain amount of what I would call pontificating without much basis is restrained by it; too little to be honest.
Having said that, I would say that one of the great advantages of what has happened in development economics is that it has become cool. There are many more people who are doing all kinds of non-RCT methods of different kinds. If you look at what is happening in macroeconomics, there is much more interest in developing countries, in building models of developing countries. Partly because there is some data from RCTs that they can use. I think there is actually, compared to the mid-80s, when I was a grad student, when we really thought of countries being units of some kind. I think now people are past that. The broad attitude has changed. There is general awareness that a country is not a person and a country has many elements within it.
J-PAL came into being in the pre global financial crisis era. Global economy is very different today compared to what it was back then. In fact, one can argue that the biggest questions being debated today; desirability and efficacy of industrial policy, profit inflation, climate finance, global debt etc., cannot be addressed by something like RCTs.
AB: Why do you believe that? Let me disagree with you there.
ED: When we started, the questions were Washington Consensus, Flexible Exchange Rates, deficit, openness to trade. The questions we got were how can you say anything about these with RCTs? There is no doubt that some questions are macro questions, but when you go into the detail of these macro questions, it is very difficult to address them with any degree of rigour without understanding the micro mechanism that are underlying them. For example, how could you know whether you should do industrial policy without looking for whether firms would make good use of subsidies or whether there would be network externalities that would happen if you finance some firms and not others. These are questions which have been addressed with RCTs. There are macro RCTs being conducted now. Macro(economics) is moving in an interesting RCT dimension as well.
AB: Even in climate, there are lots of RCTs in climate finance. Tradable permits are very RCT-able. In fact, beyond the theoretical argument, the proof of concept really comes from RCTs. If you think of finance, there is actually an explosion of RCTs showing basically that small and medium firms have inadequate access to finance. I read today that Uday Kotak said that big corporations should stop taking bank finance. We have been saying that based on not RCT, but careful micro evidence for 20 years now. The RCT evidence has been very useful in showing that there are many things that are wrong with finance but one of them is that it pours into specific places thinking of them as secure sectors and then they do not turn out to be secure. Even the business people should be paying attention to the fact that it is possible to do better lending profitably. There is evidence of that. We often think that the only problem with finance is at the global level, but there is strong evidence that the distribution of finance inside countries is a huge problem. Some of these learnings are from RCT-like natural experiments. It’s not just our work, many people are actually doing this work.
Let us come to India now. ‘Freebies’ are a big political economy debate today. You earlier said that governments like to go to the McKinseys of the world to decide policies. Do we also have a problem where political parties and governments might be spending money to win elections unaware of whether or not that money is being well-spent?
ED: Let us remove for a minute the clause in order to win elections and think about just the idea of giving cash to people. In India, for example, during Covid, all governments, including central government and state governments did that, as did most of the world that could afford it. All around the world, in poor countries, until about 15 years ago, there were relatively few social protection programmes taking the form of cash transfers. Most of the social programmes were in the form of food-for-work programmes or energy subsidies. What you are seeing all over the world and not just India is that the use of cash-transfer programmes has proliferated. In fact, when we look at evidence in support of these programmes, there is lots of it. Money is well spent; people are not wasting it and it does not lead to a decline in labour supply or people being lazy and so on. We do not think that the entire government apparatus should be converted into a cash transfer programme. But the fact that it is one legitimate tool that the government has, has strong evidence.
AB: Having said all of that, I think it is also important to say that the problem is not redistribution but the funding of redistribution. The funding of redistribution is a real issue. India is a country where the implementation of GST has been relatively successful and tax capacity has risen a little bit. But in many countries, it is not rising. Using the tax system as giveaways to the middle classes and raising the cut-off for income taxes, is a practice in many-many countries. The real issue that you are highlighting is, which I think is important, is the political will to match the giveaways. I don’t think the giveaways are a problem and the amount of inequality we have in India is unacceptable. But you have to fund it and you cannot fund it lazily. You cannot fund it by just borrowing. I do think that the amount of wealth there is that is asking to be taxed is enormous, including in India. It is not about this government or the previous government. A concerted attempt to tax the rich has not been taken on. If we have an ambition to remove extreme poverty, which seems to me to be a completely defensible social goal, we need to match it with some financing. The financing needs to come not from more GST, because that’s really taxing the middle classes and the poor, we need to have progressive taxation. It is really important to go back and say that it’s not the spending that is the problem but the financing that is the problem. When we talk about giveaways, we actually do large giveaways to the rich. We never call them freebies. But they are freebies to the rich. A huge part of our political economy operates by giving freebies to the rich. This is a pervasive problem across the world.
How do you see the prospects of the Indian economy in 2024?
AB: I don’t think we have anything particularly to add to the answer we have given in the past which is that mostly these predictions are so bad and based on extrapolations.
ED: We have had a very successful career not predicting these things.
AB: We have no expertise but no reason to believe that whatever people are saying is worth taking very seriously.
Because we are doing this interview at the end of the year, can you both tell us which was your favourite book in 2023?
AB: What I have just finished and liked very much is The Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor.
ED: What comes to mind and what I really enjoyed is both a novel and a movie. The movie is called All the Beauty and the Bloodshed, which is about the opioid crisis in the US. The book is Rebecca Makkai’s novel The Great Believers which is about how the AIDS crisis affected the gay community in the US.
How is J-PAL going to celebrate its 20 years in India?
AB: In some ways, it is hard to encapsulate J-PAL’s work in any specific thing because there are 800 professors which are part of J-PAL now and at least 1600 RCTs. One of the things we are trying to do is, in Delhi’s Bikaner House, we are putting up a small exhibition where we are trying to highlight what has been learnt for not just academics but everybody.
ED: One thing we did not say but I think should be captured in this exhibition is how diverse the work that goes under the umbrella of RCT is.
Are you two working on a new book?
AB: No. But we have worked on a long introduction to Poor Economics. We wrote the book in 2010 or something and we want to have a new introduction with a long-long introduction.
ED: What will be released at the exhibition first in Hindi, and later on in English, is that I have written a series of 10 children’s books with illustrations in Hindi. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/if-we-want-to-remove-extreme-poverty-we-must-match-it-with-financing-101704083964520.html | 2024-01-01T05:05:53Z |
A Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her young children and injuring a third was arrested Saturday in the United Kingdom, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
Kimberlee Singler’s 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son were found dead on Dec. 19 when police responded to a report of a burglary at their home. Police later said the report turned out to be unfounded.
Singler, 35, initially cooperated with police but disappeared during the investigation, said Ira Cronin, spokesperson for the Colorado Springs Police Department. Authorities were unable to apprehend her after obtaining an arrest warrant Tuesday on charges of murder and attempted murder, among other allegations.
Singler was not under surveillance and was last seen in Colorado Springs on Dec. 23, said Cronin.
Authorities did not provide further details on the overseas arrest, but said they are working with multiple law enforcement agencies.
Attempts to reach Singler for comment through phone numbers listed for her were unsuccessful. Cronin said he didn’t know if she has an attorney.
When police first responded to Singler’s home, they found her with minor injuries, the two children’s bodies and Singler’s 11-year-old daughter hurt. At first, Singler was treated as a burglary victim, said Cronin.
The injured girl was hospitalized for a few days before being released and is recovering in Colorado Springs, said Cronin.
The children’s deaths came amid an ongoing legal battle between Singler and her ex-husband over parenting time and other issues, according to court filings.
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A lot has changed for the gaming industry in 2023. The biggest change was seen on the taxation front. In a significant move, announced on August 2, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman declared a 28 percent tax on the full face value of bets placed on online games.
This decision had an immediate effect, and businesses grappled with the weight of this hefty tax structure.
Smaller companies faced downsizing and closures while larger players combated losses with substantial reductions in marketing expenditures. The taxation move also set the stage for a wave of layoffs, restructurings, and shutdowns. One of the early casualties in the space was the RMG platform Quizy. The tax burden led to a decline in user engagement and loyalty, forcing it to shut shop. This was followed by Mobile Premier League laying off 350 employees. Then Spartan Poker laid off 125 people.
However, the gaming sector also saw growth from increased demand.
As per Lumikai’s (India's first gaming and interactive media-focused venture capital fund) 2023 gaming report, India’s gaming market showed resilience during the year with promising engagement and monetisation trends.
The gaming market hit $3.1 billion in FY23 and is projected to reach $7.5 billion by FY28, according to Lumikai estimates. Future growth is expected to be driven by in- app purchases and ad revenues in casual (games like Candy Crush, Ludo King and Candy Crush) and mid-core (like Clash of Clans, Brawl Stars) games.
Why outlook is positive in the coming year
“The growth in the number of gamers, rising number of paying users, a growing appetite to experiment with new IPs, and increased time spent on games paint a positive outlook for the sector in the coming years. While new tax policies are expected to adversely impact the RMG (real money gaming) segment, like rummy, new government initiatives for the overall industry are favourable,” the report said.
The number of gamers in India grew by 12 percent compared to
last year, while the number of paying users grew by 17 percent, the report said.
With 15.4 billion game downloads, India retained its spot as a key leader in global game downloads. The average time spent on gaming increased by 20 percent to 10-12 hours per gamer per week in 2023 from 2022.
As per the report, ARPPU (average revenue per paying user) reached $19.2 in FY23, growing nearly 10X since FY19. Estimated IAP (in-app purchases), and revenues from games other than BGMI and FF(Free Fire) grew 37 percent year-on-year.
In-app purchases and ad revenues are expected to drive growth on account of the structural shifts towards higher propensity to pay in- game, and growing prominence of casual and mid-core games by FY28.
Growth expectation slows down
RMG revenue grew by 33 percent in FY23. However, growth expectation will slow down on account of heavy tax liabilities and consolidation in the industry.
"As the gaming industry continues to evolve, we have witnessed the emergence of new monetisation models, with traditional methods being complemented by blockchain-based gaming, metaverse experiences, and play-to-earn models. Simultaneously, the demand for vernacular language games is also on the rise, reflecting the need for inclusivity within the Indian gaming landscape. This shift is expected to prompt gaming companies to develop more games in vernacular languages, catering to a wider audience,” said Roland Landers, CEO, All India Gaming Federation.
According to Landers, responsible gaming practices are set to take center stage, with gaming platforms placing a greater emphasis on age verification, responsible advertising, and enhanced player support.
“Looking ahead to 2024, the industry expects the establishment of self-regulatory bodies for game verification. Additionally, a six-month review by the GST Council will assess the impact of the 28 percent GST rule, while hopes are high for the resolution of ongoing concerns surrounding retrospective taxation. Furthermore, the industry is eagerly anticipating the release and implementation of AVGC (animation, visual effects, gaming and comics ) policies by multiple states, aligning with the recommendations of the AVGC Task Force's report from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting,” he added. | https://www.storyboard18.com/quantum-brief/2023-wrap-a-year-of-transformations-for-indias-gaming-sector-19368.htm | 2024-01-01T05:05:54Z |
US government shutdown to end for at least 3 weeks
11:53, 26 January 2019
WASHINGTON. KAZINFORM The White House and Congress have reached a deal to end government shutdown for three weeks, US President Donald Trump said on Friday.
Trump said that if Republicans and Democrats do not reach an agreement on financing the construction of the wall on the country's southwestern border by the Ferbuary deadline, the government shutdown will resume. "If we don't get a fair deal from Congress, the government will either shut down on February 15, or I will use the powers afforded to me under the laws and Constitution of the United States to address this emergency," Trump said, TASS reports.
US government shutdown started on December 22 when Republicans and Democrats failed to agree on ways to finance the wall on the border with Mexico. The US Administration estimates the cost of the wall construction to stand at around $5.7 billion. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/us-government-shutdown-to-end-for-at-least-3-weeks_a3491974/ | 2024-01-01T05:05:55Z |
Ex-cycling world champion Dennis reportedly charged after Olympian wife killed by vehicle
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis was reported to have been charged in connection with the death of his wife, Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins, who died after being struck by a vehicle while riding in Adelaide.
Australian media reports said Dennis had been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, endangering life and driving without due care. The reports said he had been released on bail to appear at the Adelaide Magistrates Court in March.
Hoskins, 32, competed for Australia at the London and Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Police said emergency services were called to an address in Medindie, an Adelaide suburb, around 8 p.m. Saturday, following reports a woman had been struck by a vehicle.
Police said the woman, later identified as Hoskins, suffered serious injuries and died after being taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Hoskins competed at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics on the track in the team pursuit and was in the squad that won the 2015 world title in the event.
“Melissa described her team pursuit gold medal at the 2015 world championships as the highlight of her career but for the rest of us, the highlight was just having her around,” AusCyling chief executive Marne Fechner said in a statement Monday.
“Although she retired in 2017, her presence as an alumnus of the sport has been felt and appreciated by many in the cycling and riding community.”
Hoskins also competed in road cycling for several years with Australian team GreenEDGE.
The 33-year-old Dennis won two world titles in the road time trial, as well as silver in the team pursuit at the London Olympics and bronze in the road time trial at the Tokyo Olympics.
He became the seventh Australian to wear the yellow jersey as race leader at the Tour de France by winning the opening time trial in 2015, setting a race record for his average speed.
Dennis, who has retired from competitive cycling, was named Australian cyclist of the year in 2015 and 2018 and won the 2015 Tour Down Under in his home city of Adelaide. After his retirement and their marriage in 2018, the Dennis family relocated to Adelaide from Europe.
Hoskins and Dennis were this month scheduled to take part in an event at the Tour Down Under in Adelaide.
“We are devastated by the news of Melissa Hoskins death. It’s an extremely tragic situation which has seen the loss of a young mum and champion cyclist,” Tour Down Under organizers said in a statement Monday. “Given the circumstances, Rohan Dennis will no longer be participating.”
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Israeli strikes in central Gaza kill at least 35 as Netanyahu says war will continue for months
Israeli strikes in central Gaza killed at least 35 people Sunday, hospital officials said, as the military targeted areas in several parts of the territory a day after the countrys prime minister said the war will continue for many more months, resisting international calls for a cease-fire.The military said Israeli forces were operating in Gazas second-largest city, Khan Younis, and residents reported strikes in the central part of the tiny enclave, after Israel this week made that region the new focus of its war.The war has raised fears of a broader regional conflagration.
Israeli strikes in central Gaza killed at least 35 people Sunday, hospital officials said, as the military targeted areas in several parts of the territory a day after the country's prime minister said the war will continue for “many more months,'' resisting international calls for a cease-fire.
The military said Israeli forces were operating in Gaza's second-largest city, Khan Younis, and residents reported strikes in the central part of the tiny enclave, after Israel this week made that region the new focus of its war.
The war has raised fears of a broader regional conflagration. The US military on Sunday said it shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired toward a container ship by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. Hours later, four boats tried to attack the same ship, but US forces opened fire, killing several of the armed crews, the US Central Command said.
Israel says it wants to destroy Hamas' governing and military capabilities in Gaza, from where it launched its October 7 attack on southern Israel that killed 1,200 people and took 240 people hostage, according to Israeli authorities.
Israel's unprecedented air and ground offensive has killed more than 21,600 Palestinians and wounded more than 55,000 others, according to the Health Ministry in Hamas-ruled Gaza. The war has sparked a humanitarian crisis, with a quarter of Gaza residents facing starvation, according to the United Nations. Israel's bombardments have levelled vast swaths of the territory, making parts uninhabitable and displacing some 85 per cent of Gaza's inhabitants.
Israel expanded its offensive to central Gaza this week, targeting a belt of dense urban neighbourhoods that house refugees from the war surrounding Israel's creation in 1948 and their descendants. The fighting has left Palestinians in Gaza with the feeling that nowhere is safe.
In the area of Zweida in central Gaza, an Israeli airstrike killed at least 13 people and wounded dozens of others, according to witnesses. The bodies were draped in white plastic and laid out in front of a hospital, where prayers were held before burial.
“They were innocent people,” said Hussein Siam, whose relatives were among the dead. “Israeli warplanes bombarded the whole family.” Officials from Al-Aqsa Hospital in central Deir al-Balah said the 13 were among 35 bodies received on Sunday.
The Israeli military said it was battling militants in Khan Younis, where Israel believes Hamas leaders are hiding. It also said its forces operating in Shati, in northern Gaza, found a bomb in a kindergarten and defused it. Hamas continued to launch rockets toward southern Israel.
Israel has faced stiff resistance from Hamas since it began its ground offensive in late October, and the military says 172 soldiers have been killed during that time.
The magnitude of the destruction in Gaza coupled with the war's length has raised questions about the achievability of Israel's goal to quash Hamas as well as about its plans for post-war Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel must maintain open-ended security control over the Gaza Strip, without saying what would come next. At a news conference Saturday, where he said the war would continue for “many more months,” he reiterated his intention to preserve an Israeli military foothold in a narrow strip of land in southern Gaza near the border with Egypt.
“(It) must be in our hands, it must be sealed. It's clear that any other agreement will not guarantee the demilitarization that we need and require,” Netanyahu said. Israel says Hamas has smuggled weapons in through the Egyptian border, but Egypt is likely to oppose any Israeli military presence there.
In his public remarks about Israel's plans for the Gaza Strip, Netanyahu has also said he won't allow the internationally-backed Palestinian Authority, which administers some parts of the West Bank, to participate in any future rule over Gaza.
That position has put Netanyahu at odds with the Biden administration over who should run Gaza after the war. The US backs the idea that a unified Palestinian government should run both Gaza and parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank as a precursor to eventual statehood. Israeli media have reported that Netanyahu has repeatedly dodged holding meetings with his War Cabinet about the post-war possibilities.
Israelis, who still largely stand behind the war's goals, are showing signs they are losing patience.
On Saturday night, thousands protested against Netanyahu, one of the largest demonstrations against the long-serving Israeli leader since the war began. The country, which is sharply divided over Netanyahu and a legal overhaul plan he has set in motion, has remained mostly united over the war.
“It is true that the state of Israel has many enemies and threats, but unfortunately today Prime Minister Netanyahu and his continued rule is the most significant existential threat to our country and our society,” said protester Gal Tzur.
A separate protest Saturday called for the release of the 129 remaining hostages held by Hamas. Families of hostages and their supporters have demanded that the government prioritize hostage releases over other war objectives, and have staged large protests every weekend.
Egypt, one of the mediators between Israel and Hamas, has proposed a multistage plan that would kick off with a swap of hostages for prisoners, accompanied by a temporary cease-fire — along the lines of an exchange during a weeklong truce in November.
But the sides still appear far from striking a new deal. The leader of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant group holding Israeli hostages said Sunday there will be no exchange with Israel before the war ends and Israel withdraws its troops from the Gaza Strip, echoing Hamas' position.(AP) RUP RUP
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Is Publix Open on New Year’s Day 2024?
If you’re throwing a New Year’s Eve party at home this year—or whipping up a dish to bring to someone else’s get-together—you’ll probably be making some last-minute trips to the grocery store to stock up on ingredients for your favorite holiday appetizers. And if your nearest supermarket is a Publix, you might be wondering about Publix hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Is Publix open on New Year’s Eve 2023?
While Publix stores have traditionally remained closed on Christmas Day, the same isn’t true for New Year’s Eve.
According to Publix's customer service, stores are open on New Year's Eve, but will close early, saying that specific "holiday hours of operation will be posted in stores with adequate notice. We value our associates and want to provide them time around the holidays to spend with their loved ones."
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Is Publix open on New Year’s Day 2024?
Publix store closure times vary on New Year’s Day depending on the division the store is located in, but their customer service has included New Year's Day in the grouping of days when the stores will close early—along with Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Like many stores open on holidays, you'll want to check Publix's store locator to verify the hours of the location nearest you.
What else is open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day?
There are nearly 1,300 Publix locations nationwide but if you don’t live near a Publix—or you’re just looking for some other options—several other stores will be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. For example, Kroger stores will likely operate with regular hours on New Year’s Eve, and will likely be open on New Year’s Day.
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If you’re not in the mood for cooking on the first day of 2024, plenty of restaurants have traditionally been open on New Year’s Day, including Applebee’s, Cracker Barrel, Denny’s, Olive Garden and IHOP. So, whether you’re making appetizers for a New Year’s Eve party or just looking to grab a quick bite without doing any cooking, there are plenty of dining and shopping options on New Year's Day.
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The Ravens won’t have to wait long for their regular-season finale.
Their home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers will kick off at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, the NFL announced Sunday night. The game will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN.
It’s the league’s first game of Week 18 and one of two matchups scheduled for Saturday, along with a prime-time game between Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts, both playoff contenders in the AFC.
As they did in 2019, the Ravens (13-3) will enter Saturday’s game against Pittsburgh with low stakes. The team clinched the AFC’s No. 1 seed and the AFC North crown with a 56-19 win over the Miami Dolphins. The Ravens will follow their regular-season finale with a bye week in the wild-card round.
The resurgent Steelers (9-7), however, are fighting for a playoff spot. After a win Sunday over the Seattle Seahawks, Pittsburgh needs to beat or tie the Ravens and get outside help to advance to the postseason.
It’s unclear how many Ravens starters will play Saturday against Pittsburgh, which has won six of the past seven meetings with its AFC North rival, including two in a row. After Sunday’s win, coach John Harbaugh left open the possibility that even quarterback Lamar Jackson could play.
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“We’re going to have to talk about that and decide what we want to do,” he said. “You can only take six players out of the equation [as inactive players]. There’s going to be injuries anyway, so it’s not like the preseason. You’re playing your team except for whoever you end up taking out. We’re going to have to have the conversation. We have not made any decision there yet.” | https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-steelers-week-18-time-kickoff-tv-YRQDSW7OH5DHFO6Y2XQYDPCTDI/ | 2024-01-01T05:05:56Z |
CHULA VISTA, Calif. — Chula Vista Police and National City Police are experiencing issues with their 911 phone lines on New Year’s Eve.
If you called 911 Sunday and couldn’t get through, its because the Chula Vista Police Department and National City Police Department are experiencing technical issues with some of their 911 phone lines.
If you’re having an emergency in Chula Vista, you can text 911 or call the Chula Vista Police Department’s non-emergency line at 619-691-5151, which the department says has been modified to reach dispatchers while they work to fix the issues.
If you’re in National City and can’t get ahold of police, call 619-336-4411.
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Pac-12 Football Promo Codes, Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 26, 2023 at 6:44 PM MST|Updated: 1 hour ago
Based on our projections, the best bet in terms of the total for the eight Pac-12 bowl season matchups is Oregon State vs. Notre Dame -- for more suggestions, including parlay opportunities, scroll down.
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Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Oklahoma +2.5 vs. Arizona
- Matchup: Arizona Wildcats at Oklahoma Sooners
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Oklahoma by 6.6 points
- Time: 9:15 PM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Notre Dame -5.5 vs. Oregon State
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Notre Dame by 10.3 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS (Stream on Fubo)
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Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS (Stream on Fubo)
Under 67.5 - Liberty vs. Oregon
- Matchup: Liberty Flames at Oregon Ducks
- Projected Total: 61.4 points
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN
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- Date: January 1
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Ravi Dhaliwal
Gurdaspur, December 13
Pakistan’s insatiable fetish for pushing in drones carrying payloads of narcotics into Dorangla, the significant increase in the use of heroin among the youth, the ascendency of two Congress leaders on the political firmament of the state, the unbridled powers given by AAP to its halqa Incharges and the lackadaisical approach of MP Sunny Deol to the affairs of his constituency remained the talking points in 2023.
The year showed a marked shift in the dynamics of dope use. Plant based drugs like opium and poppy-were replaced by heroin. The use of this drug is considered to be “classy and chic” by the youth. This swing is because of the comparatively easy availability of the white powder, courtesy Pakistani drones. BSF officers say their counterparts, Pakistani Rangers, have established new pickets which are barely a stone’s throw from Dorangla block. All drone flights are remote-controlled from these pickets.
BSF had installed an anti-drone device on a trial basis near the border. The mechanism neutralised the flying machines and Dorangla heaved a sigh of relief. The moment the device was dismantled, the drones again started flying here, there and everywhere.
Officers admit that for every one kg of heroin they confiscate, at least five to 10 kg is pushed into Gurdaspur, unabated and unchecked. A major part of the drug is consumed in this district itself before the shipment moves into Delhi, Goa and Mumbai. Needless to say, heroin remains the No. 1 talking point because of the misery and wretchedness it is causing to the families of the addicts. So easy has it become to procure heroin that Indian smugglers just have to send a message through social media sites to their Pakistani contacts. Lo and behold, a drone appears, drops the consignment and flies away. The packets are later collected by smugglers while payment to the Pakistani smugglers is made through hawala.
On the political firmament, the ascendency of two Gurdaspur-based politicians, both belonging to dyed-in-the-wool Congress families, was much talked about. Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa regularly took up matters of public concern in the Vidhan Sabha. When the supply of Buprenorphine, a drug given to addicts to control withdrawal symptoms, was suddenly stopped to the Red Cross de-addiction centre, Bajwa was the first to protest. His party men, and even his detractors, are seeing him as CM material for the political sagacity he carries. The stature of former Deputy CM Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, too, has risen manifold following his appointment as the party’s observer for the Rajasthan elections. The brashness and the displeasing assertiveness of the yore have been replaced with stability and calm. The shifting of the old bus stand to its new address was welcomed by all and sundry. The opening of the Tibri road railway underpass, too, is aimed at decongesting the city of its traffic woes.
MP, Sunny Deol finally realized that politics was not his cup of tea. He did not make even a single trip to his constituency this year.
Highs
- Kejriwal and CM Mann announced Rs 1,854 crore developmental works
- Strict vigil by police, BSF near wire-fencing kept check on intrusion, drugs
- Sugarcane farmers elated after mills’ crushing capacity increased
Lows
- Despite best efforts, flights of Pakistani drones carrying heroin continue
- Medical college & hospital in Gurdaspur remains a distant dream
- Sugarcane research institute set up in Kalanaur remains a non-starter
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Arsenal are expected to push ahead in their pursuit of a new centre-forward in the January transfer window despite having Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah at their disposal.
Mikel Arteta's frontline has been the most scrutinised area of the Gunners squad in the opening half of the season. Bukayo Saka (nine) and Gabriel Martinelli (four) have both struggled to replicate the form of last season but it has been Jesus who has been faced with the most criticism.
The Brazilian had scored seven goals this season yet has come under pressure for his lack of clinical edge in front of goal. In the recent defeat to West Ham United, the 26-year-old squandered a big opportunity at the back post to result in intense calls for a move for Ivan Toney.
And in yesterday's win over Fulham, Arteta may have dropped his biggest hint of his intention to improve the area. Jesus was dropped to the bench for Nketiah, the first Premier League game on the bench since the 1-0 win at Everton in September.
The Gunners boss claimed before the game that the decision was a tactical one. "It’s about the three changes and bringing the energy in as well." he said. "We played less than 72 hours ago and we are going to need a lot of energy to beat Fulham."
Arteta has often defended the quality throughout his side. But recent performances have made it almost impossible to ponder the possibility of signing a new striker for the second half of the season.
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Brentford's Ivan Toney continues to be the obvious choice although Brentford's struggles over the last few weeks could mean the Bees may be reluctant to let their talisman go.
The England international wouldn't need any time to adjust to Premier League football and should strive for the opportunity to help the Gunners to the league title. Alternatives, such as Victor Boniface or Dusan Vlahovic, offer something different in the box with their tall build but could be cheaper.
Whatever happens between today and the deadline closing (February 1), Arsenal have to give themselves the best chance to become champions of England.
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Welcome to 2024, football (stats) lovers! We've had a cracking 2023 close with some intense Premier League and Serie A action. Liverpool have a chance to extend their lead at the top of the Prem on Monday night as Arsenal struggled to a loss at Fulham. Also struggling were Manchester United, who stumbled to defeat at Nottingham Forest. Man City, Aston Villa and Spurs, though, ended the calendar year with solid wins. Over in Italy, high flying Inter were held to a draw at Genoa, which meant Juventus closed the gap to two at the top with a tight win over Roma. Also dealing in wins were a Christian Pulisic-inspired AC Milan, and Fiorentina. Defending champions Napoli, though, were held to a goalless draw by Monza.
By The Numbers brings you the best stats from the last weekend of footballing action in 2023:
PREMIER LEAGUE
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Mohamed Salah is some player, eh? He's yet to play this gameweek and a stat of starts off this piece. That's because he is the only player with 15+ goals (24) and 15+ assists (15) in Europe's big-five leagues in the calendar year 2023. He is the first player to reach 15 for both goals and assists in a single Prem calendar year since Thierry Henry in 2003 (25 goals, 19 assists).
74%
You would expect this from possession-obsessed Manchester City's, but their game against Sheffield United had the most 'ball in-play time' of any game in the Prem this season. The ball was in play for 69:41, despite this being the shortest game of the season (93:51). That's a solid 74% of the match.
4
A slightly worrying downward trend for Arsenal fans: their club have now conceded four goals from corners across their last six Prem games. In their first 14 games of the season, they'd conceded just one goal in this manner.
4
Raul Jimenez is back. He's now scored four goals in his last four appearances in the Prem -- which is as many as he had scored across his previous 50 games (!) in the competition.
9
Manchester United have lost as many as nine of their first 20 league games in a season for the first time since 1989-90. They have now suffered as many defeats as they did in the whole of last season.
21
Manchester United have lost 21 games in all competitions in 2023. They have only done worse in three calendar years: 1930 (28), 1972 (25), 1921 (24).
Son Heung-min has 17 goal contributions (12 goals, five assists) in 20 PL games this season.
That's already more than he had in ALL of last season (16) ��
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- ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 31, 2023
Also 17
Villa Park is Unai Emery's fortress. Aston Villa have won more home games (17) and earned more home points (53) in the Prem in calendar year 2023 than any other side.
12
Chelsea have been enduring a rather torrid season, but Cole Palmer is proving to be quite the bright spot. The young forward has been involved in 12 Prem goals this season (8 goals, 4 assists). Only player currently aged 21 or under has been involved in more in Europe's top five leagues this season: a certain Jude Bellingham (15).
SERIE A
8
Atalanta's Ademola Lookman has been involved in the joint-most home goals in Serie A this season: eight (six goals and two assists), tied with Roma's Paulo Dybala.
12
Juventus have reverted to the tried-and-tested Max Allegri playbook, and it's paying off. They have won 12 matches with 1-0 score in the Serie A in 2023: that's 4+ more than any other team in the period.
In fact, each of Juventus' last 8 Serie A wins have been by a 1-goal margin.
They are also one of only three teams in the big-5 European Leagues to have collected 20+ clean sheets in this period (Barcelona 22 and Inter Milan 21).
(Stats courtesy: ESPN Stats and Information Group) | https://africa.espn.com/football/story/_/id/39220665/manchester-united-worst-1989-cole-palmer-12-jude-bellingham-premier-league-serie-stats | 2024-01-01T05:05:59Z |
‘Invitation only…’: Ayodhya temple chief priest reacts to Uddhav Thackeray's remarks
Amid the political tussle over the invitation, Thackeray said that he does not need an invitation and can visit the temple town anytime.
Chief priest at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya Acharya Satyendra Das on Sunday took a dig at Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray over his remarks that he has not been invited for the consecration ceremony of the Ram Lala saying the invitations have been sent only to those who are “devotees of Lord Ram”.
"Invitations are only extended to those who are devotees of Lord Ram. It is totally wrong to say that the BJP is fighting in the name of Lord Ram, our PM is respected everywhere. He has done immense work under his tenure. This is not politics. This is his devotion," Acharya Das said to news agency ANI.
Amid the political tussle over the invitation, Thackeray said he did not need an invitation and could visit the temple town anytime.
"Ram Lalla is mine too. I can go anytime I wish. I can go now, I can go tomorrow. When I became the chief minister, I went to Ayodhya. I visited Ayodhya before that also. Yes, I have not received any invitation and I don't need one. I just have one request that this event should not be made a political one," Thackeray had said.
Das also slammed Sena MP Sanjay Raut for allegedly insulting and dragging Lord Ram, saying he could not even realise that they were the ones who used to fight elections in the name of Lord Ram.
"Sanjay Raut has so much pain that even he can't express that, they were the ones who used to fight elections in the name of Lord Ram. Those who believed in Lord Ram are in power; what nonsense is he talking about? He is insulting Lord Ram," Das said.
Raut had earlier taken a jibe at the saffron party, saying that the BJP will seek votes in the name of Lord Ram ahead of the Lok Sabha elections scheduled to happen this year.
"The PMO and government should shift base to Ayodhya. They will ask for votes only in Ram's name because they have done nothing else," Raut said.
Invitation cards for the consecration ceremony have been sent out to over 7,000 guests, including 3,000 VVIPs including priests, donors and several politicians. Additionally, several tent cities are being developed in the temple town to accommodate thousands of devotees, who are expected to arrive for the pran pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla on January 22.
Read here: Uddhav camp taunts BJP over Ayodhya buzz, says may declare Lord Ram as poll candidate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. He will perform the rituals in the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple at around 12.15 pm during the pran-pratishtha.
The foundation stone of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, was laid by PM Modi on August 5, 2020.
(With inputs from ANI) | https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/invitation-only-ayodhya-temple-chief-priest-reacts-to-uddhav-thackerays-remarks-101704077115812.html | 2024-01-01T05:06:00Z |
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that he will allow Mississippi officials to move forward with creating a state-run court in part of the majority-Black capital city of Jackson, over objections from the NAACP.
Attorneys for the civil rights organization had sued on behalf of several Jackson residents, saying the new court undermines democracy because local voters or local elected officials won’t choose its judge or prosecutors.
The new Capitol Complex Improvement District Court will have a judge appointed by the state Supreme Court chief justice and prosecutors appointed by the state attorney general — officials who are white and conservative.
In a ruling filed late Sunday, U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate dismissed requests to block the new court, which was created by the majority-white and Republican-controlled Mississippi Legislature. Jackson is governed by Democrats.
“None of the Plaintiffs has alleged that he or she is in actual or imminent danger of experiencing any concrete and particularized injury resulting from the establishment of the CCID Court or the challenged appointment of a judge or prosecutors for that court,” Wingate wrote.
Under a law signed by Republican Gov. Tate Reeves during the spring, the new court will come into existence Jan. 1 and will have jurisdiction in a part of Jackson that includes state government buildings and some residential and shopping areas.
Reeves and legislators who support the new court say it is part of an effort to control crime in Jackson — a city that has had more than 100 homicides for each of the past three years, in a population of about 150,000.
The Capitol Complex Improvement District Court will have the same power as municipal courts, which handle misdemeanor cases, traffic violations and initial appearances for some criminal charges. People convicted in most municipal courts face time in a local jail. Those convicted in the new court will be held in a state prison, near people convicted of more serious felony crimes.
Most municipal judges are appointed by city officials. Jackson has a Black mayor and majority-Black city council. The judge of the new court is not required to live in Jackson.
Legal arguments in the case touched on racial discrimination, public safety and democracy.
In response to plaintiffs’ saying they do not feel represented by the chief justice or attorney general, Wingate wrote that they failed to prove they had ever complained to local officials or that local officials had been open to listening.
“Further, had the local officials been so obliging, this court is mystified why Jackson’s system of criminal justice is in the deplorable shape it is in, with an overcrowded docket requiring defendants to jettison any notion of a speedy disposition,” Wingate wrote.
NAACP attorneys intend to appeal the ruling.
Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office will continue to defend the law and “perform our duties to help protect the people of Jackson from stifling, suffocating crime that plagues the city,” chief of staff Michelle Williams said Sunday.
The state law creating the new court also expands the patrol territory for Capitol Police. The state-run police department previously patrolled near state government buildings in downtown Jackson, but the new law added other parts of the city, including more affluent residential and shopping areas.
In September, the Mississippi Supreme Court struck down the part of the same law that would have required the state chief justice to appoint four circuit judges to serve alongside the four elected circuit judges in Hinds County. The county includes Jackson and is also majority-Black and governed by Democrats.
Justices wrote that longstanding Mississippi law allows the chief justice to appoint some judges for specific reasons, such as to deal with a backlog of cases. But they wrote that “we see nothing special or unique” about the four appointed Hinds County circuit judges in the 2023 law, “certainly nothing expressly tethering them to a specific judicial need or exigency.”
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Flames outlast Philadelphia 4-3 to end Flyers’ 9-game road points streak
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Mikael Backlund, Dennis Gilbert, Nazem Kadri and Blake Coleman scored and the Calgary Flames outlasted the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Sunday night.
Jacob Markstrom made 27 saves to help the Flames improve to 15-16-5. Andrew Mangiapane had three assists and Jonathan Huberdeau added an assist to snap a 12-game points drought.
Rasmus Ristolainen, with his first of the season, and Bobby Brink and Egor Zamula scored for Philadelphia and Sam Ersson made 28 saves. The Flyers dropped to 19-12-5, failing to earn points for the first time in their last 10 road games.
There were four goals in the last 5:31, with Kadri beginning the spree to give Calgary a 3-1 lead. With Ersson off for an extra attacker, Brink scored with 3:24 to go.
Coleman scored into an empty net with 2:18 remaining. With Ersson off again, Zamula scored with 1:24 left.
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Flyers: At Edmonton on Tuesday night.
Flames: At Minnesota on Tuesday night.
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Knicks Join Lakers With Interest in Hawks’ Dejounte Murray After OG Anunoby Trade, per Report
The New York Knicks opted not to wait until the calendar turned to the new year before making a high-profile trade. And from the sound of it, the deal to acquire OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors is unlikely to be the only move they make ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
The Knicks join the Los Angeles Lakers as the latest teams linked with potential trade interest in Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray, according to Hoops Hype’s Michael A. Scotto.
The Knicks will continue to be active on the trade market, league sources told HoopsHype. As previously reported by HoopsHype, the Knicks have been targeting Anunoby and Hawks guard Dejounte Murray. While losing Quickley seemingly hurts a potential trade package for Murray on paper, Murray remains a player the Knicks are interested in acquiring, league sources said.
This comes just days after the Lakers’ interest in Murray was highlighted by The Athletic’s Shams Charania on FanDuel’s Run It Back.
“One more player to keep an eye on I’m told, a potential target for the Lakers, Hawks guard Dejounte Murray,” Charania stated.
"One more player to keep an eye on I'm told, a potential target for the Lakers, Hawks guard Dejounte Murray."@ShamsCharania on potential trade targets for the Lakers.
— Run It Back (@RunItBackFDTV) December 26, 2023
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The Knicks still have all of their draft capital aside from a 2024 second-round pick from the Detroit Pistons for any potential deals in the future. The trade for Anunoby also included Precious Achiuwa, and in exchange, New York sent RJ Barrett, Malachi Flynn and Immanuel Quickley to Toronto, along with the aforementioned second-round pick.
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Virtuoso Miniatures for Violin
Performances by brilliant instrumentalists - Askar Dyuissenbayev, Madina Bekmadiyeva (violins), Damir Sultanov (accordion), Arman Zhaiym, Dana Dyuissenbayeva (piano), Mirkhan Kaparov (dombyra), Almat Saizhan (kyl-kobyz) will delight the residents and guests of the capital.
Vibrant, striking violin miniatures won the listeners' love and recognition due to the fact that here they are given the opportunity to fully enjoy the beauty of the melodies, variety of sentiments, and richness of emotions, the Astana Opera's official website reads.
Let us remind that in music, small instrumental, vocal or orchestral pieces, including romances, preludes, nocturnes, dances, etudes, etc., are called miniatures. In this genre, many prominent composers have created countless true masterpieces, some examples of which will be presented this evening on the Chamber Hall stage. Violin miniatures will be performed by a violin in a duet with a piano, and also in an ensemble with classical and folk instruments, such as dombra and kyl-kobyz.
An interesting and diverse program includes arrangements of instrumental kyuis and popular works by classical composers. Works by Kurmangazy, Tattimbet, Arman Zhayim, Bizet - Waxman, Paganini, Wieniawski, Dvořák, Ravel, Frolov, and others will be featured for the listeners.
The concert will begin at 19:00. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/virtuoso-miniatures-for-violin_a3492804/ | 2024-01-01T05:06:02Z |
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Pick: Florida State +22.5 vs. Georgia
- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Florida State by 2.2 points
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
Pick: Tulane +11.5 vs. Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Tulane Green Wave
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Tulane by 3.9 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55.0 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Projected Total: 59.6 points
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Date: December 22
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Jalandhar, December 31
The 148th Shree Baba Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan concluded on the premises of Shree Devi Talab Mandir here today.
During his visit to the three-day event on Saturday night, Cabinet Minister announced Rs 8 lakh for the event.
This was in addition to the Rs 30 lakh fund by the state Tourism Department (Rs 15 lakh each form state-Centre partnership). State Tourism Minister Anmol Gagan Mann was also expected to arrive at the festival on Sunday night, the last day of the festival.
Several key leaders, however, who were expected at the sammelan this year, failed to turn up due to fog or other engagements.
On the first day one of the festival, Governor Banwarilal Purohit was slated to arrive and Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal was also expected. While the Governor had to cancel his visit due to fog, the minister could not make it due to a last minute engagement.
On Day two, a visit from Jalandhar MP Sushil Rinku was expected but he too did not come.
The MP was at the Jalandhar Cantt railway station on Saturday for the launch of the Amritsar-Delhi Vande Bharat Express and its stopover in Jalandhar.
From the BJP, its national executive member Manoranajan Kalia, former CPS KD Bhandari, district president Sushil Sharma, leaders Ashok Sareen and Raman Pabbi visited the festival. From ruling AAP, minister Balkar Singh, MLA Raman Arora and leader Rajwinder Kaur Thiara turned up. MLA Bawa Henry and Rajinder Beri visited the event from the Congress party.
Talking to The Tribune, MP Rinku said: “The Tourism Minister will be visiting the sammelan today and I am also in touch with the Harivallabh Committee. The festival is not just of state or national importance but holds an international significance. We will ensure all requisite funds for the event from the state government.”
Mahasabha chief Purnima Beri said: “MP Rinku had initially assured us monetary help of Rs 10 lakh. The issue of funds was also taken up with Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and the Governor. While they couldn’t visit, they have assured us of help.” MP Rinku visited the event later in the night today.
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MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Vikings' quarterback carousel continued turning into Sunday night's game against the Green Bay Packers.
With the team trailing 23-3 at halftime, veteran Nick Mullens replaced rookie Jaren Hall. Mullens drove the Vikings to the Packers' 9-yard line on his first possession before they turned the ball over on downs.
In his second career start, Hall completed 5 of 10 passes for 67 yards and had two turnovers -- one interception and one lost fumble. Needing victories Sunday night and in Week 18 against the Detroit Lions, coach Kevin O'Connell was not in position to see if Hall could get more comfortable.
Mullens had started the Vikings' previous two games, both losses, throwing for 714 yards and four touchdowns but also throwing six interceptions. A seventh interception was reversed because of a penalty and a potential eighth was dropped. In deciding to give Hall the start Sunday, O'Connell said: "We have to maintain possession of the football."
Mullens reacted with candor and sincerity to the demotion, as brief as it turned out to be.
"I totally understand," Mullens said Friday. "To me, it's pretty cut-and-dry. If I turn the ball over, I'm probably not going to be in the game. I feel like I let the team down and that sucks."
Hall, a fifth-round pick in the 2023 draft, was Kirk Cousins' backup in Week 8 when Cousins ruptured his right Achilles tendon. He made one start, in Week 9 at the Atlanta Falcons, but departed after suffering a concussion in the first quarter.
Joshua Dobbs, acquired from the Arizona Cardinals after Cousins' injury, replaced Hall and started the Vikings' next four games before giving way to Mullens, who had entered the season as the Vikings' No. 2 quarterback but sustained a back injury in October. | https://africa.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39220493/vikings-bench-qb-jaren-hall-nick-mullens-half-vs-green-bay | 2024-01-01T05:06:05Z |
Security tightened in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district ahead of New Year celebrations
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The East Singhbhum district administration has made adequate security arrangements for New Year celebrations, a police officer said.
Senior superintendent of police Kishore Kaushal and superintendent of police (City) Mukesh Kumar Lunayat on Sunday conducted a foot patrolling at Bistupur, Golmuri, Telco, Sakchi and Sitaramdera police station areas to take stock of security preparedness.
The SSP directed police officials to be vigilant and initiate action against law breakers during new year celebrations.
The senior officials also visited the composite control room (CCR) and checked CCTV camera footage of different areas of the city.
The SSP instructed Tiger Mobile personnel and special motorcycle squad to be on alert.
In his new year greetings, deputy commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri said adequate police force has been deployed across the district to ensure law and order.
''We have deployed sufficient number of magistrates and police personnel to maintain law and order in the district,'' DC added.
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PSLV-C58 XPoSat: India successfully launches satellite to study black holes from Sriharikota
The ISRO launched its first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite, also known as XPoSat, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
ISRO XPoSat launch updates: The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched India's first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite, also known as XPoSat, that would offer insights into celestial objects like black holes, onboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Monday. The PSLV-C58 rocket, in its 60th mission, successfully deployed payload XPoSat into Low Earth Orbit, said the ISRO.
The PSLV-C58 rocket lifted off at 9.10am from the first launch pad at this spaceport, located about 135 km east of Chennai, on January 1.
It is the first dedicated scientific satellite from the ISRO to carry out research in space-based polarisation measurements of X-ray emission from celestial sources.
Besides the ISRO, the US-based National Aeronautics Space Agency (NASA) conducted a similar study -- the Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer mission in December 2021 on the remnants of supernova explosions, the particle streams emitted by black holes and other cosmic events.
While space-based X-ray astronomy has been established in India focusing on imaging, and time domain studies, Monday's mission marks a major value-addition to the scientific fraternity, the space agency said.
Objective of PSLV-C58 mission
The objective of the PSLV-C58 mission includes measuring polarisation of X-rays in the energy band 8-30 keV emanating from about 50 potential cosmic sources, to carry out long-term spectral and temporal studies of cosmic X-ray sources.
The X-Ray polarisation serves as a crucial diagnostic tool for examining the radiation mechanism and geometry of celestial sources. The primary payload of XPoSat is POLIX (Polarimeter Instrument in X-Rays) which is designed to measure polarimetry parameters by Raman Research Institute and XSPECT (X-ray Spectroscopy and Timing) built by the U R Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru.
New Year gift from ISRO
The ISRO welcomed the New Year with the launch of its first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite. The launch came after the success of its Gaganyaan Test Vehicle D1 mission in October.
In a stellar display of prowess, India soared to new heights in 2023 with the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the south pole of Moon and the launch of Aditya-L1, India's first solar mission.
The primary objective of the Chandrayaan-3, the country's first successful lunar landing mission, was to demonstrate a soft landing near the lunar south polar region and perform experiments using the instruments onboard the lander 'Vikram' and rover 'Pragyaan'.
On August 23, Vikram Lander made its historic touchdown on the Moon and subsequently, the Pragyan rover was deployed to survey the uncharted lunar south pole.
Among other feats India now aims for are the Gaganyaan Mission, setting up 'Bharatiya Antariksha Station' by 2035, and sending the first Indian to the Moon by 2040. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/isro-launches-xposat-satellite-to-study-black-hole-101704079975577.html | 2024-01-01T05:06:06Z |
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — After lithium-ion batteries burned in a large cargo ship’s hold for a number of days, the U.S. Coast Guard said late Saturday that the fire was out and directed the ship to anchor near Dutch Harbor, Alaska.
The 19 crew members of the ship, Genius Star XI, were uninjured and technicians from the Salvage and Marine Firefighting team remain onboard to ensure the fire doesn’t return, according to a Coast Guard press release.
“This protected anchorage … will allow the vessel to remain stable, minimizing risk of any re-flash of the fire as we continue our response,” Capt. Chris Culpepper said in the press release, which said an investigation into the fire’s origins will begin once response efforts wrap up.
Genius Star XI was shipping lithium-ion batteries from Vietnam to San Diego. The crew alerted the Coast Guard early Thursday morning to the fire, after pumping carbon dioxide into hold No. 1 — where the blaze began — and sealing it, fearing an explosion.
The Coast Guard diverted the 410-foot (125-meter) cargo ship to Dutch Harbor, one of the nation’s busiest fishing ports located in Unalaska, an Aleutian Islands community about 800 miles (1,287 kilometers) southwest of Anchorage.
Arriving Friday, Genius Star XI was kept 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) from shore to mitigate the risks of toxic gases produced by the fire to the community and environment while responders worked to extinguish the flames, Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Mike Salerno said in an email to The Associated Press.
There have been no oil leaks associated with the fire, according to the ship’s owners, Wisdom Marine Group. | https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/ap-lithium-ion-battery-fire-in-a-cargo-ships-hold-is-out-after-several-days-of-burning/ | 2024-01-01T05:06:06Z |
Foegele has 2 goals, career-high 5 points in Oilers’ 7-2 rout of Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Warren Foegele had two goals and a career-high five points, Leon Draisaitl scored for the third straight game and the Edmonton Oilers routed the Anaheim Ducks 7-2 on Sunday to extend their winning streak to five.
“It’s kind of surreal. I don’t really think about having those types of nights,” said Foegele, who set a career best with three assists. “We were moving the puck well and taking it to the net. We were fortunate with a couple bounces.”
Foegele became the ninth NHL player with a five-point game this season, and the second on the Oilers. Connor McDavid had a goal and four assists on Nov. 26 against the Ducks.
Edmonton’s second line of Foegele, Draisaitl and Ryan McLeod accounted for four goals and 10 points. Draisaitl had a pair of assists and McLeod added a goal and an assist.
“They’re starting to get some chemistry. They’re playing well,” coach Kris Knoblauch said. “They’re cycling the puck well, getting in on the forecheck and creating turnovers. They’re also not giving up valuable turnovers.”
Evander Kane, Zach Hyman and Brett Kulak also scored for Edmonton. Darnell Nurse had two assists and Calvin Pickard stopped 28 shots.
McDavid had an assist and needs two points to reach 900 for his career.
The Oilers have won 15 of 21 games since Knoblauch took over as coach. After starting the season 2-9-1, they have moved within three points of Arizona for the second wild card in the Western Conference going into 2024.
Anaheim’s Frank Vatrano scored for the third time in four games and leads the team with 17 goals. Max Jones also had a goal for the Ducks, who have dropped four of five on their eight-game homestand. John Gibson made 32 saves.
Edmonton led 2-1 after 20 minutes before it broke open the game with three goals in the first 12 minutes of the second period. Draisaitl made it 3-1 at 1:48 when he hammered in a one-timer from Nurse at a nearly 90-degree angle. Draisaitl put the puck inside the near post and just beyond Gibson’s glove for his 17th goal of the season.
Foegele then scored the next two in the period for his second multi-goal game of the season.
“We came out in the second period flat-footed and they came out flying,” Anaheim coach Greg Cronin said. “We just kind of stood around and watched them skate around our zone. We didn’t stop progress. We didn’t get out into shooting lanes. We didn’t stop their movement at the blue line. You can’t play a team, like that, flat-footed.”
Foegele helped open the scoring 4:15 into the game when he passed from behind the net to McLeod, who put the puck past Gibson. It was McLeod’s seventh of the season and fifth in five games.
Jones tied it 1-all five minutes later on a rebound in front after Pickard made a pad save on Ryan Strome’s shot. It was his first goal in 14 games and fourth of the season.
Kane produced the go-ahead goal at 17:22 on a wraparound, his 14th of the season.
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Oilers: Host the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.
Ducks: Host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.
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Missouri Rewards Coach Eli Drinkwitz With Contract Extension After Breakout Season
Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz signed a new contract extension that will keep him with the program through the 2028 season, the university announced on Sunday.
Drinkwitz’s extension comes after he led the program to its first 11-win season since 2014 which included a huge 14–3 win against No. 7 Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on Friday in Arlington, Texas. When Drinkwitz was named Missouri’s head coach ahead of the ’20 season, he signed a contract with the program through ’25.
“You can’t do this alone, and our players, coaches and staff have worked their tails off and stuck with the process as we’ve built this program,” Drinkwitz said in a statement. “We feel strongly about our trajectory and are proud to represent our state's flagship institution.”
Drinkwitz surpassed expectations at Missouri this season after winning no more than six games through his first three seasons with the Tigers. He has recorded a 28–21 record in four seasons at Missouri.
The Tigers have also earned four consecutive bowl game appearances in Drinkwitz’s tenure. However, Friday’s victory marked his first win in a bowl game during his tenure at Missouri.
Earlier this month, Drinkwitz also secured a top 25 recruiting class for the third time in four years.
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Nuggets vs. Hornets: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Home/Road Splits
The Charlotte Hornets (7-23) are big, 14.5-point underdogs as they try to turn around a 10-game losing streak when they visit the Denver Nuggets (23-11) on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Ball Arena. The game airs at 9:00 PM ET on ALT and BSSE. The matchup's point total is set at 227.5.
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- When: Monday, January 1, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET
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- Denver's games this season have gone over this contest's total of 227.5 points 14 times.
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- The Nuggets have a 15-19-0 record against the spread this season.
- This season, Denver has been favored 30 times and won 21, or 70%, of those games.
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Warm spell coming to Kazakhstan
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ASTANA. KAZINFORM - The cold snap in Kazakhstan will fade away from 29th to 31st January, Kazinform reports.
According to Kazhydromet Weather Service, in the coming days, -35°C frost with the cold anticyclone will move eastwards, and the cyclone already formed over the south of the Caspian Sea will begin to shift to the other parts of Kazakhstan.
Moving northeastwards, the cyclone will cause ice slick, a mix of snow and rain, and fog in southern and southeastern Kazakhstan. In the north, east and in the center of the country, it will cause snowfall, blizzards, a strong southwesterly wind, and a rise in air temperature. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/warm-spell-coming-to-kazakhstan_a3492369/ | 2024-01-01T05:06:09Z |
With moves for Napoli star Victor Osimhen and Brentford's Ivan Toney seemingly more and more off the cards as the January transfer window opens up, Chelsea will be expanding their radar to see what other options they can find.
One name that has come up in recent weeks has been ex-Blues striker Dominic Solanke following his impressive performances for Bournemouth. The 26-year-old began his career in the youth academy at Cobham and remained with Chelsea until 2017 when he left for Liverpool.
After making just 27 appearances and scoring once over two seasons, he made the move to the Cherries with whom he's been on fire this season, scoring 12 goals in 18 appearances so far. Speaking on TNT Sports, former Premier League midfielder Jermaine Jenas touted Solanke as a potential option for the Blues to revisit if they can't land Osimhen or Toney in January.
He said: "It is a tough one with the amount of players they have bought, but there needs to be a relationship with the manager and what he needs. It is clear and obvious with Chelsea at the top of the pitch that they are getting to grips with their position and they are not clinical enough in front of goal and that is where they find themselves in positions in games where they should have been out of sight and that is what has cost them this season. You would look to bring in strikers.
"Would you bring back someone like Dominic Solanke? Would you go down that road and you need to hunt for someone who is a guarantee - I don’t think they will do that and will wait till summer to make those kinds of moves now that (Christopher) Nkunku is back."
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What has the manager said about transfers and targets?
Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino has already admitted that he's always in talks with those above him in the Stamford Bridge hierarchy about what players they could bring in this month but hasn't mentioned any specific names. He said: "That is a thing to talk with the owners and sporting directors.
"Always we have very good communication. We are not worried about that. We are going to assess now, we have a few days and we will start the transfer window now. We will talk and see if we need to do something or not.
"The most important in my opinion is to work with the squad, it is only now pushing them to step up, recovering players, that is my focus, 100 per cent to try to improve our squad and the players that we have."
What does football.london know about a potential move?
football.london understands that following a huge splash over the summer, Chelsea might not have enough wiggle room to get the right deal done. It's clear the Blues are looking for a new forward option given their interest in the likes of Osimhen and Toney but whether Solanke fits the profile they're looking for remains unclear.
They would be facing a possible race with Arsenal, who have also been linked with a move, for the star but similarly to Chelsea, the Gunners wouldn't be able to put up a huge fee for the 26-year-old.
How long does he have left on his contract?
According to Transfermarkt, Solanke's contract at the Vitality Stadium is set to expire in the summer of 2027.
How much will he cost?
With another three-and-a-half years left on his contract, it's clear that any deal for Solanke in January would require a large fee given his recent form. However, Bournemouth have repeatedly made it clear that the star is not for sale, with Cherries owner Bill Foley telling BBC Radio Solent Sport: "The door’s closed and bolted shut."
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Ninety-six years after their first big-screen appearance, two of the most iconic and recognizable characters in the world are sailing straight into the public domain.
It marks the first time the characters of Mickey and Minnie Mouse can freely be used by artists, writers, and filmmakers in their artwork, books, or films without the fear of legal action from The Walt Disney Company.
"This is the juggernaut. This is it. This is Mickey Mouse," said Duke University School of Law Professor Jennifer Jenkins.
But just to be clear, it's not the modern Mickey we know today with his bright red pants and cartoonish voice—it's the mischievous, voiceless, and black-and-white boat captain from "Steamboat Willie."
The short film debuted in 1928 as a technical marvel—the first cartoon to feature synchronized sound. But today, the eight-minute animation is remembered more as the work that catapulted the career of Walt Disney, introduced the world to Disney's longest-running mascots, and helped change copyright law as we know it.
"I kind of feel like the pipe on the steamboat, like expelling smoke," said Jenkins. "It's so exciting that it's finally here. I mean, when I started my job, as a joke, I had a 'Free the Mouse' bumper sticker."
"Steamboat Willie" was originally supposed to enter the public domain in 1984, when the film turned 56, and again in 2004, when the film turned 75. But as Disney became the entertainment powerhouse it still is today, the company lobbied the U.S. government to pass two copyright protection acts to extend its exclusive ownership over the character.
Critics referred to this as the "Mickey Mouse Protection Act," but that comes to an end this year.
"It's exhilarating. But I've been feeling this exhilarating feeling since 2019, because that's the first time after a 20-year drought that any published work at all entered the public domain in the United States," said Jenkins.
The extended copyright terms didn't just stop Mickey and Minnie Mouse from entering the public domain. It also stopped any work of fiction from losing its copyright from 1999 to 2019. That included books like "The Great Gatsby," which entered the public domain in 2021, and A.A. Milne's original "Winnie-the-Pooh," which joined the public the next year.
The characters have since been adapted into graphic novels, video games, a Broadway musical, and a horror movie. All of that could likely soon happen to "Steamboat Willie," but that doesn't mean there's no legal risk at all, as Disney can still claim copyright over later iterations of its characters, including the iconic Sorcerer Mickey from the 1940 film "Fantasia."
A spokesperson from The Walt Disney Company noted: "More modern versions of Mickey will remain unaffected by the expiration of the Steamboat Willie copyright, and Mickey will continue to play a leading role as a global ambassador for the Walt Disney Company in our storytelling, theme park attractions, and merchandise."
Beyond copyright, the House of Mouse also holds a trademark on its famous character, meaning only The Walt Disney Company can use Mickey as its logo and corporate mascot.
That means you can't pretend to be The Walt Disney Company by using the Mickey Mouse branding. But if you want to write your own version of "Steamboat Willie," feel free to go full steam ahead.
SEE MORE: Disney opens its first 'Frozen'-themed attraction
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It may be the start of a new Wordle year, but there's no reason why you can't keep your 2023 win streak going with our tips and tricks. Whether you're hoping for a little nudge towards today's answer or want to see the solution to the January 1 (926) Wordle offered up in a single click, everything you need is right here.
Happy new year everyone, let's kick things off with a nice and easy Wordle win. For you, anyway, thanks to the tips below. I may have come a little too close to losing my win streak when I tackled today's game in the early hours of the morning but in my defence, well, just look at the calendar.
Wordle today: A hint
Wordle today: A hint for Monday, January 1
The word you're looking for today refers to a special sort of painting, one applied directly to a wall or ceiling. This term covers everything from modern street art to ancient religious images—so long as it's on a wall, it counts.
Is there a double letter in Wordle today?
No letters are used twice in today's puzzle.
Wordle help: 3 tips for beating Wordle every day
If you've decided to play Wordle but you're not sure where to start, I'll help set you on the path to your first winning streak. Make all your guesses count and become a Wordle winner with these quick tips:
- A good opener has a mix of common vowels and consonants.
- The answer could contain the same letter, repeated.
- Avoid words that include letters you've already eliminated.
You're not racing against the clock so there's no reason to rush. In fact, it's not a bad idea to treat the game like a casual newspaper crossword and come back to it later if you're coming up blank. Sometimes stepping away for a while means you can come back with a fresh perspective.
Today's Wordle answer
What is today's Wordle answer?
Start 2024 as you mean to go on. The answer to the January 1 (926) Wordle is MURAL.
Previous Wordle answers
The last 10 Wordle answers
Previous Wordle solutions can help to eliminate guesses for today's Wordle, as the answer isn't likely to be repeated. They can also give you some solid ideas for starting words that keep your daily puzzle-solving fresh.
Here are some recent Wordle answers:
- December 31: SALTY
- December 30: THREE
- December 29: CHILD
- December 28: LEARN
- December 27: DAISY
- December 26: PHONE
- December 25: EVOKE
- December 24: GRACE
- December 23: SLOPE
- December 22: TOUCH
Learn more about Wordle
There are six rows of five boxes presented to you by Wordle each day, and you'll need to work out which five-letter word is hiding among them to win the daily puzzle.
Start with a strong word like ALIVE—or any other word with a good mix of common consonants and multiple vowels. You should also avoid starting words with repeating letters, so you don't waste the chance to confirm or eliminate an extra letter. Once you've typed your guess and hit Enter, you'll see which letters you've got right or wrong. If a box turns ⬛️, it means that letter isn't in the secret word at all. 🟨 means the letter is in the word, but not in that position. 🟩 means you've got the right letter in the right spot.
Your second guess should compliment the first, using another "good" word to cover any common letters you might have missed on the first row—just don't forget to avoid any letter you now know for a fact isn't present in today's answer. After that, it's just a case of using what you've learned to narrow your guesses down to the correct word. You have six tries in total and can only use real words and don't forget letters can repeat too (eg: BOOKS).
If you need any further advice feel free to check out our Wordle tips, and if you'd like to find out which words have already been used you can scroll to the relevant section above.
Originally, Wordle was dreamed up by software engineer Josh Wardle, as a surprise for his partner who loves word games. From there it spread to his family, and finally got released to the public. The word puzzle game has since inspired tons of games like Wordle, refocusing the daily gimmick around music or math or geography. It wasn't long before Wordle became so popular it was sold to the New York Times for seven figures. Surely it's only a matter of time before we all solely communicate in tricolor boxes. | https://www.pcgamer.com/wordle-today-answer-926-january-1/ | 2024-01-01T05:06:10Z |
Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers had no issue whatsoever on Sunday night in Minneapolis.
Now, they hold their playoff fate in their own hands.
Love and the Packers rolled to a dominant 33-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday night to close out Week 17 of the season. The win kept Green Bay’s playoff hopes alive headed into next week’s finale in Wisconsin, where the Packers have to win to make it in.
The Packers got the jump on Sunday night, and took advantage of an early mistake from rookie quarterback Jalen Hall — who the Vikings opted to start in place of Nick Mullens this week. Hall, after going three-and-out on the opening drive, was picked off on just his second pass attempt of the game. That set up a perfectly-thrown 33-yard touchdown from Jordan Love to Jayden Reed, and gave the Packers an early 10-0 lead.
Jordan Love DIME off his back foot 😤
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Then, after holding the Vikings to just a field goal, Love completed a diving 2-yard touchdown run to give Green Bay a 17-3 lead just before halftime.
The Packers then scored once more before halftime after Preston Smith forced a fumble in the final minute of the second quarter. Love hit Reed again in the middle of the field, and Reed broke up the left sideline and forced his way into the end zone for his second score of the game. That gave Green Bay a 23-3 lead at halftime.
Jayden Reed's second TD of the first half! @Packers take a 23-3 lead
— NFL (@NFL) January 1, 2024
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Love went 14-of-21 for 180 yards and had three total touchdowns in the first half.
The Vikings benched Hall for Mullens in the second half, though that wasn't much better. He did lead the Vikings down into the red zone on his opening drive of the third quarter, but the Packers stopped them on fourth down and took over.
Love then mounted an eight-minute drive and hit a wide-open Bo Melton in the end zone, which put the Packers up 30-3. From there, the Vikings were way too far out of it. Green Bay held on to grab the 23-point win, which brought them back to .500 on the season.
Mullens went 13-of-22 for 113 yards and had a touchdown in the second half for the Vikings. Ty Chandler had 40 rushing yards on 10 carries, and Justin Jefferson led the team with 46 yards on three catches. The Vikings’ lone touchdown of the day came after Najee Thompson recovered a botched punt return to start the fourth quarter, which set up a 6-yard score to Johnny Mundt.
Love finished throwing 24-of-33 for 256 yards with three touchdowns. Aaron Jones had 121 rushing yards on 20 carries, and Melton had 105 yards on six catches. Reed had 89 receiving yards with his two touchdowns, but he was ruled out in the second half with a chest injury.
Packers need to beat Bears
Though the Detroit Lions have already won the NFC North, the Packers’ playoff hopes are still alive after Sunday night’s win. They now just have to beat the Chicago Bears next weekend at Lambeau Field to earn a wild-card spot, which would bring them back into the postseason for the fourth time in the last five seasons.
The Vikings weren’t eliminated from playoff contention, but their path to the postseason won’t be easy. They’ll have to beat the Lions, and then both the Packers and the Seahawks have to lose, and then either the Buccaneers or Saints have to lose, too.
The Bears have all-but been eliminated from the playoffs already. Everything would have to go right for them next week in order to make it in. They are, however, on a bit of a hot streak. The Bears have won four of their last five games, and are fresh off a dominant 37-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The only loss in that stretch was to the Cleveland Browns, where they fell by three points after a botched Hail Mary.
The Packers will enter that contest in Green Bay on a two-game win streak. While last week’s three-point win over the lowly Carolina Panthers likely didn’t do much to reassure fans, Sunday night’s dominant showing should certainly help. If the Packers lose, that opens the door for either the Seahawks or the Saints to sneak into the postseason.
Regardless, the Packers did what they needed to. They won't have to rely on anybody else. | https://www.kiro7.com/news/national/jordan-love-packers/KUHQC24IIWZBTPXQOWZFDFXOMQ/ | 2024-01-01T05:06:10Z |
SALEM, Ore— Visitors hoping to camp last minute will soon have the chance to view and book same-day campsite openings online statewide starting Jan. 1, 2024.
Previously, most sites required booking 24 hours or more in advance of arrival when reserving online. Same-day online reservations started as a pilot project at two coastal parks and expanded last summer to all 17 coastal state park campgrounds.
“Same-day reservations at the coast gave those traveling the peace of mind that there was a place ready for them when they arrived,” said Coastal Region Director Dennis Comfort.
When the program expands statewide, it will include a total of 40 park campgrounds across Oregon. Some parks switch tent and RV campsites to first-come-first served during the winter and those sites will start offering same-day online reservations in the spring. Visitors can check park webpages for seasonal information on specific parks at https://stateparks.oregon.gov/
Eleven campgrounds will remain first-come-first served year-round: Jackson F. Kimball, Goose Lake, Bates, Cascara, Catherine Creek, Hilgard Junction, Jasper Point (except for the cabin), Minam, Red Bridge, Smith Rock and Ukiah-Dale.
The goal of same-day online reservations is to offer campers the flexibility to travel last minute when sites are available while giving them the security of knowing they have a site when they arrive. Same-day online reservations also have the potential to give park staff more time to offer interpretive opportunities, improve park facilities and increase time interacting with visitors.
“The transition to same-day reservations at Nehalem Bay State Park was nearly seamless and has been generally well received by guests,” said Park Manager Ben Cox.
Starting Jan. 1, 2024:
- Tent and RV campers can make a same-day online reservation up until 11:59 p.m. on the day they arrive by visiting https://oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com. Yurt and cabin reservations must be made before 6 p.m. the day of arrival due to the staffing required to assist with keys or codes.
- All visitors can make reservations by calling (800) 452-5687 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Visitors can also make same-day online reservations at parks statewide using mobile devices where they have cell reception or where Oregon State Parks’ free, limited Wi-Fi is available. Wi-Fi is provided at most parks for reservations only and is not guaranteed to be available 24/7. Signs at the park have login information. Since internet connectivity varies by park, it’s best to reserve campsites before arrival.
- Visitors can still pay with cash or checks at the park by finding a ranger or following posted instructions, which could include using self-registration envelopes only if instructed to do so. Ranger availability is limited depending on time and location.
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will waive the $8 reservation fee for all same-day reservations.
If you have any questions about the new option, please contact the information center at park.info@oregon.gov. For more information about the option, please visit our online FAQs. | https://gorgenewscenter.com/2023/12/30/visitors-can-book-same-day-online-reservations-statewide-starting-in-2024/ | 2024-01-01T05:06:10Z |
Malik Monk, Domantas Sabonis lead the Kings to a 123-92 victory over the Grizzlies
Malik Monk scored 27 points, Domantas Sabonis added 13 points, 21 rebounds and 12 assists and the Sacramento Kings routed the Memphis Grizzlies 123-92 on Sunday night
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Malik Monk scored 27 points, Domantas Sabonis added 13 points, 21 rebounds and 12 assists and the Sacramento Kings routed the Memphis Grizzlies 123-92 on Sunday night.
De'Aaron Fox scored 24 for the Kings, who won their second straight. Sabonis recorded his sixth triple-double of the season. Sacramento shot 50% overall and 52% from beyond the arc before both teams went to the reserves to close out the game. Monk was 10 of 13 from the field and missed just one of his five 3-point shots.
Jaren Jackson led Memphis with 18 points. Desmond Bane, Ja Morant and Luke Kennard finished with 17 points apiece as the Grizzlies lost their third in a row.
The Grizzlies returned home after a 2-2 trip, losing the last two against the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers. For the first time, Memphis had most of its roster available against the Kings, except for frontline players Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke, who are dealing with long-term recoveries.
Kennard was one of those returning after missing 20 games with a left knee bruise.
The Kings were coming off a 117-110 win over Atlanta on Friday in which Fox had 31 points and they put up 70 points in the first half, shooting near 50%, including 9 of 19 from outside the arc.
The Kings opened the second half on a 15-3 run that stretched the lead to 85-61 as Memphis missed its first eight shots in the quarter. Sacramento outscored Memphis 31-21 in the third period for a 101-79 lead.
UP NEXT
Kings: Open a four-game homestand against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday.
Grizzlies: Continue a three-game homestand, hosting the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.
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AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba | https://www.wsmv.com/2024/01/01/malik-monk-domantas-sabonis-lead-kings-123-92-victory-over-grizzlies/ | 2024-01-01T05:06:10Z |
CINCINNATI -- Ja'Marr Chase ensured Sunday that his feud with Kansas City will stay ablaze.
During and after Cincinnati's 25-17 loss to the Chiefs that eliminated the Bengals from playoff contention, Chase continued to deliver barbs aimed at the Kansas City defense.
In the second quarter, Chase was whistled for unnecessary roughness after he and Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed engaged in a shoving match after a play.
Then after the game, Chase took credit for sparking the battle with Cincinnati's AFC rival.
"I started it off," Chase said. "Their whole defense was mad at me. It started at the beginning of the game. You've seen it. Everybody's seen it. That's just what I like to do."
Said Chase of his battle with Sneed: "I just be under people's skin sometimes. Motherf---er won't fight me."
Chase finished the game with 3 catches for 41 yards. According to NFL Next Gen Stats, he was lined up against Sneed for 61.8% of his routes.
Chase played Sunday after missing one game with a right shoulder injury he suffered in Cincinnati's Week 15 overtime win against Pittsburgh. The Bengals' star receiver was limited in practice throughout the week. But as the team boarded the plane for Kansas City on Saturday, Chase said he told coach Zac Taylor he wanted to play in order to keep Cincinnati's postseason hopes alive.
"Game on the line, season on the line," Chase said of his decision to play. "Just providing."
He estimated that he was 70% healthy. Because of his limited capacity, he said he did not have his usual role in the team's weekly game plan.
That changed when wide receiver Tee Higgins suffered a left hamstring injury on his first catch of the game. Higgins said he reaggravated the injury that forced him to miss three games earlier this season. Higgins left the game in the first half but returned knowing the Bengals (8-8) needed to win to stay in the playoff race entering next week's regular-season finale against Cleveland.
Chase's willingness to play against Kansas City (10-6) came on the heels of his midweek comments about its defense.
On Thursday, Chase added "fire to the fuel" in the longstanding battle between the two teams that have played for the AFC championship each of the past two seasons. When asked about Kansas City's secondary, Chase said the reigning Super Bowl champions didn't have any superstars on defense.
On Sunday, he said the Chiefs' defense covered him as he expected -- with a lot of extra attention focused on stopping him and Higgins.
"The only thing I (saw) Sneed do was looking at the safety to check into cloud (coverage) or double-(team)," Chase said. "That's just what they do."
The Bengals led 17-13 at halftime but were held scoreless for the entire second half. Cincinnati's best scoring chance came on its first drive of the third quarter, when the Bengals attempted a fourth-and-1 at Kansas City's 6-yard line. The Chiefs overwhelmed the Bengals at the line of scrimmage and stopped running back Joe Mixon for a 3-yard loss.
Chase said he wished the Bengals had kicked a field goal to take a 20-13 lead at that point in the game. Taylor said he felt the team needed to go for it in that situation. Regardless, Cincinnati's offense sputtered the rest of the way.
"Just struggled to get some rhythm, however many series we had after that," Taylor said. "Just got to give credit to them."
But Chase was only going to give Kansas City so many props after Sunday's win.
"They got a good (defensive) front," Chase said. "That's it." | https://africa.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39220501/jamarr-chase-keeps-chiefs-barbs-bengals-loss | 2024-01-01T05:06:11Z |
Missile specialist to navigation expert: The crew of INS Imphal
As INS Imphal prepares for operational deployment to further boost the navy’s readiness in the vast strategic expanse, HT gets you up close with the crew
The spanking new and highly capable guided missile destroyer INS Imphal will enable the Indian Navy to confront challenges in distant seas, including China’s carefully calculated power play for influence in the Indo-Pacific, defending the rules-based international order, the Arabian Sea emerging as a new front with Red Sea tensions escalating and counterpiracy in the Gulf of Aden, officials aware of the matter said.
Its sister ship, INS Mormugao, is among the five frontline warships that the navy has deployed in the Arabian Sea in the face of rising threats, including the recent attacks on two India-bound merchant vessels (MV) by Iran-backed Houthi rebels and the resurgence of piracy, the officials said.
That the navy will play a critical role in the region was amply evident when defence minister Rajnath Singh on December 26 warned those behind the attacks on MV Chem Pluto and MV Saibaba, saying India “will hunt them down even from the depths of the ocean”.
In response to these incidents, the navy has “substantially enhanced” the surveillance effort in central and northern Arabian Sea and augmented force levels, the navy said in a statement on Sunday.
“Task groups comprising destroyers and frigates have been deployed to undertake maritime security operations and render assistance to merchant vessels in case of any incident. Aerial surveillance has been enhanced too,” it added.
INS Imphal and INS Mormugao have been built under the ₹35,000-crore Project-15B class of four guided missile destroyers. INS Visakhapatnam and INS Mormugao were commissioned into service in 2021 and 2022, and Surat, the fourth one, is under construction at the Mumbai-based Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd and is expected to join the naval fleet next year.
As INS Imphal prepares for operational deployment to further boost the navy’s readiness in the vast strategic expanse, HT gets you upclose with the crew whose job is to ensure that the destroyer is battle ready at all times.
Captain Kamal Kumar Choudhury, Commanding Officer: Commissioned into the navy in 1998, Choudhury is the man with the overall responsibility of the warship. The 46-year-old led the commissioning crew that put the destroyer through its paces for a year before it was commissioned on December 26. His immediate focus will be on conducting trials of the Barak-8 medium range surface-to-air missile system, aviation trials and integrating INS Imphal with the navy’s Western Fleet. All other weapons and systems were fully tested before the warship’s commissioning, including the extended-range BrahMos supersonic surface-to-surface missile and Varunastra heavy-weight torpedoes. He is a gunnery and missiles specialist.
Commander Zorawar Singh, Executive Officer: He is Choudhury’s second-in-command. Singh, 37, is the principal warfare officer of the destroyer and oversees its fighting capabilities in all four domains – air, surface, underwater and electronic. The warship’s modern weapon-sensor fit, coupled with its advanced network-centric capabilities, makes it a potent combat platform for fleet operations. The destroyer is equipped with weapons and systems that can take down any kind of aerial threat, has the capability to carry out long-range surveillance and engagement of surface and land targets, and can attack submarines with torpedoes and rockets. Singh’s other responsibilities include the warship’s day-to-day functioning, discipline and morale.
Lieutenant Commander Anshu Bhau, Navigating Officer: His charter is twofold: navigation and operations. Bhau handles the navigation of the warship on the high seas, and its movement in and out of the harbour. His job includes supervising the operations room and extracting information on all four dimensions, collating it, summarising and putting it up to the executive officer for further action. A second-generation navy officer, the 33-year-old is from Jammu and was commissioned into service in 2013. Capability-wise, the destroyer is on a par with the world’s most advanced warships, he said.
Lieutenant Commander Manjit Kumar, Signal Communications Officer: He is the link to the outside world, responsible for sending and receiving all communication to and from the headquarters, other warships, aircraft and the maritime operations centre. Ensuring the security of communication falls under the 30-year-old’s domain. He is also a second-generation navy officer.
Lieutenant Commander Salik Imam, Senior Engineer Officer: He looks after the operation and maintenance of all machinery on board, including propulsion, power generation and auxiliary equipment, including fire-fighting systems and water pumps. The warship has a sophisticated integrated platform management system that amalgamates and automates all machinery, power management and damage control functions on board. Imam is 35 and hails from Gaya in Bihar.
Surgeon Lieutenant Commander Chaitanya Jha, Principal Medical Officer: He oversees the medical facility on board the warship with two beds and an operating table. The facility is equipped with life-saving equipment and medicine chests are stocked to last at least six months. The warship has an integrated telemedicine facility with a direct satellite link to the naval command hospital INHS Asvini in Mumbai. This will allow him to seek the opinion of super specialists for treating personnel on the high seas.
Sub Lieutenant Anjali Mohapatra, Deputy Logistics Officer: She must ensure that the destroyer doesn’t run out supplies and is fully equipped at all times to perform the assigned mission – from food to fuel and spares to clothing, Her role is critical as the destroyer will sail out for extended deployments with a crew of 360, including 20 women. The 24-year-old officer is currently the only woman serving on board, and the first woman to be part of a warship’s commissioning crew. The navy is set to assign women sailors to INS Imphal in February-March 2024. It is the first warship with separate accommodation for women officers and sailors. It has berthing facilities for eight women officers and 12 Agniveers. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/missile-specialist-to-navigation-expert-the-crew-of-ins-imphal-101704082703239.html | 2024-01-01T05:06:12Z |
Aman Sood
Patiala, December 31
Harcharan Singh Bhullar, a 2007-batch IPS officer, was today appointed as Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Patiala range, following the retirement of Additional DGP, Patiala, Mukhwinder Singh Chhina, an IPS officer of 1997 batch.
The government is yet to name a new officer following Chhina’s retirement as the head of the SIT which was formed to probe the drugs case against SAD leader Bikram Majithia.
Talking to The Tribune, Bhullar, who will join his office on Monday, said his priority would be to ensure “more public participation against drugs and illegal activities” and seek cooperation of the people of Patiala, Sangrur, Malerkotla and Barnala for the prevention of drugs and crime.
“Periodical meetings of the entire Patiala range would be held for a fortnightly review with special emphasis to hold drug de-addiction camps to save the youth, who have fallen prey to drugs, while legal action would be taken against the drug smugglers and their aides”, he stated.
Bhullar said as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, intensive monitoring would be conducted by the Patiala Police to curb the spread of crime and drugs. “The police will act as friends of people as they are also part of society. The police will always be at their service to make the district crime and anti-social activities free. Apart from this, the doors of his office are open to the general public and they can also come to him to resolve their problems,” he added.
Before this posting, Harcharan Singh Bhullar has earlier served as DIG, PAP; Joint Director, Vigilance Bureau; and SSP, Jagraon (Ludhiana rural), Barnala, Sangrur, Fatehgarh Sahib, Khanna, Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur and SAS Nagar. A seasoned cop, Bhullar comes with a lot of field experience.
Meanwhile, the government is yet to name new SIT head. In May 2023, the Punjab Government reconstituted the special investigation team (SIT) probing a drugs case against Majithia. ADGP Chhina was named head of the SIT in place of DIG Rahul S. The first SIT was led by AIG Balraj Singh, who was replaced by Rahul S after AAP came to power.
However with Chhina’s retirement, the Punjab government will now name a senior IPS officer as the new head of the SIT which already has a DIG and a DSP-level officer as its members. This is the third time the SIT will be recast to ensure that a challan is filed.
Earlier, Chhina-led SIT summoned Majithia and questioned him on Saturday. The FIR was registered at the state crime police station in Mohali on the basis of a 2018 report of the anti-drug special task force. Majithia has demanded the cancellation of the case saying the government was playing politics by neither submitting a challan nor cancelling the case.
Review every fortnight
Meetings of the entire Patiala range will be held for a fortnightly review. Legal action will be taken against drug smugglers and their aides. — HS Bhullar, DIG, Patiala range
Join Whatsapp Channel of The Tribune for latest updates. | https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/new-patiala-dig-bhullar-vows-to-crack-down-on-drug-mafia-577104 | 2024-01-01T05:06:11Z |
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — An off-duty police officer was shot and killed in North Carolina after witnessing a crime at a gas station and approaching the two suspects, officials said.
The police sergeant, Philip Dale Nix, was a 23-year veteran of the Greensboro Police Department, according to a Sunday news release from the agency.
Three men have been arrested in the case, including Jamere Justice Foster, 18, who is charged with first-degree murder and larceny, according to police.
During a news conference Saturday night, Greensboro Police Chief John Thompson didn’t specify what crime Nix witnessed or provide additional details about the events leading up to the shooting.
Police were searching for two men in their 20s and a black Chevrolet Equinox, according a statewide alert by the the Greensboro Police Department. The Blue Alert was sent about two hours after the shooting and canceled roughly two hours later. A Blue Alert is used when a law enforcement officer has been seriously injured, killed or gone missing.
Thompson said another off-duty Greensboro officer and a paramedic were on the scene when Nix was shot and immediately rendered aid. Nix was pronounced dead at a local medical facility.
“He was a loving husband, father, son and brother,” Thompson said in prepared remarks.
The department didn’t immediately respond to an email Sunday seeking an update on the investigation.
Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan, who also spoke to local media Saturday night, said the department needs time to complete its investigation and bring the suspects to justice.
“Words are inadequate right now,” she said. “There’s really nothing I can say that’s going to give the family or the officers any comfort. What happened today was a senseless act of violence.”
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, pledging “all available state resources to catch those who killed a Greensboro police officer.” ___ This story corrects the number of years Officer Philip Dale Nix served with Greensboro police based on updated information from the department. He served 23 years. | https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/ap-off-duty-police-officer-is-killed-in-north-carolina-after-witnessing-a-crime-at-a-gas-station/ | 2024-01-01T05:06:14Z |
Frankie Collins scores 25 with 6 steals; ASU erases 16-point deficit, beats Cal 71-69
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Frankie Collins scored 17 of his career-high 25 points in the second half to help Arizona State rally from a 16-point second-half deficit to beat California 71-69. Cal has lost 18 in a row to conference opponents, including a 69-52 loss to Washington State in the first round 2023 Pac-12 Tournament. Kamari Lands scored all his 11 points, including three 3-pointers, in a 22-6 spurt that gave the Sun Devils a 64-62 lead with — its first since 2-0 — with 3:12 to go and Alonzo Gaffney’s put-back dunk with 43 seconds left gave Arizona State the lead for good. Jalen Tyson had 20 points, nine rebounds, five assists and six steals for the Golden Bears and Fardaws Aimaq added 17 points and 14 rebounds.
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NFL Fans Irate Over Ugly Hit to Head on Justin Fields During Bears-Falcons Game
The NFL can't seem to go one week without the officials being called into question.
After a controversial ending to the Dallas Cowboys' win over the Detroit Lions on Saturday night, one play from Week 17’s Chicago Bears-Atlanta Falcons clash on Sunday drew the ire of fans.
During a play towards the end of the second quarter, Bears quarterback Justin Fields exited the pocket and scrambled upfield. Fields slid and a Falcons player's hand appeared to contact his head as he hit the turf.
No flag was thrown on the play, leading to plenty of angry reactions from NFL fans who thought the hit on Fields was illegal.
If this isn’t Justin Fields this is a penalty. Unreal. #DaBears #Bears pic.twitter.com/fNjOHhL2q5
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) December 31, 2023
This NFL fan clearly feels that if the player was anyone other than Fields, a flag would have been thrown. Plenty of fans agreed, calling out the officials who missed the hit.
I am once again asking you to throw an obvious flag for an illegal hit on Justin Fields. Just once. pic.twitter.com/ZTxa87BgBc
— Johnathan Wood (@Johnathan_Wood1) December 31, 2023
NFL refs when Justin Fields gets hit in the head: pic.twitter.com/93SwC3MvQy
— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) December 31, 2023
Another fan wondered why no one was advocating for Fields following the hit.
The most concerning part to me about the pattern of no-calls on Justin Fields is the lack of advocacy on his and the Bears’ behalf. We talk about “Charter Franchise” and can’t even seem to have that work in the QB’s favor. Ridiculous.
— Leila Rahimi (@leilarahimi) December 31, 2023
Either way, it's clear that fans are in agreement on one thing: the officials should have noticed the contact to Fields's head.
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Situation tense in Moreh day after militant attack on Manipur commando unit
He has been admitted to Raj Medicity for treatment and is under observation, a hospital staff said.
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The situation in Manipur's Moreh town continues to be tense a day after three commandos of Manipur Police were injured in a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) attack at one of their posts in the border town on Saturday night, officials said.
Suspected militants fired several RPGs which exploded inside the CDO outpost building at Moreh Turelwangma Leikai where the commandos were staying, officials said on Sunday.
''The commandos are now being treated at the Assam Rifles KPL camp and are stated to be out of danger,'' police said.
A number of police vehicles were also damaged during the attack, they said.
Police added that six suspected militants were injured in retaliatory firing. ''Fatalities are also being reported but it could not be immediately confirmed. Further details are awaited,'' an official said.
In another development, a village volunteer was injured in a gunfight between two groups at Tabungkhok area in Imphal East district in the wee hours of Sunday, police said.
C Lamyanba was tasked with guarding the village when the gunfight broke out, officials said. He has been admitted to Raj Medicity for treatment and is ''under observation'', a hospital staff said.
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Premier League Anytime Goal Scorer Prop Bets & Odds in the US Today, January 1
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- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
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- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 5
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- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 17
- Goals: 2
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- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 13
- Goals: 5
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- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 18
- Goals: 3
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- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 9
- Goals: 0
Callum Wilson, Newcastle United (+210)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 14
- Goals: 7
Alexander Isak, Newcastle United (+220)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 15
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- Games Played: 18
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- Games Played: 19
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Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab join forces to recap an absolutely bonkers Week 17 of NFL action. The dynamic duo start off by highlighting some of the more intriguing games from the weekend, including the massive officiating blunder on Saturday night that potentially decided the NFC East in favor of the Dallas Cowboys, the Baltimore Ravens' dominating victory over the Miami Dolphins and the Philadelphia Eagles' tragic meltdown at the end of this season culminating in a loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The duo also address David Tepper throwing a drink on a Jacksonville Jaguars fan during the Carolina Panthers' loss, and Fitz and Frank discuss what's a suitable punishment for an NFL owner – who should be held to an even higher standard than players and coaches.
Later, Fitz and Frank discuss each and every game from the Sunday slate, as they go back and forth on the Pittsburgh Steelers and Mason Rudolph impressing, the Chicago Bears and what to do with Justin Fields, the Denver Broncos' first game without Russell Wilson and much more.
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ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Meteorologists claim warm spell is on the way to Kazakhstan, Kazinform has learnt from Kazhydromet.
"The southern cyclone dictating weather in Uzbekistan will shift to central parts of Kazakhstan tomorrow. This will cause a rise in temperature in southeast, east, center and north of the country. However, the warm spell will be accompanied by snowfalls, blizzards, strong gusty wind as well as mix of rain and snow, fog and ice slick in the southeast of the country," Kazhydromet said in a statement.
Meteorologists also warn that warm spell will quickly give way to cold snap in northern, central and eastern Kazakhstan where mercury will drop to -35, -40°C. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/warm-spell-predicted-in-kazakhstan-in-next-three-days_a3493272/ | 2024-01-01T05:06:16Z |
Some Nutramigen infant formula recalled due to possible bacteria contamination
(CNN) - Some powdered baby formula is being pulled from the shelves due to contamination issues.
On Sunday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned consumers of possible bacterial contamination in Reckitt/Mead Johnson’s Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder products.
Manufacturers voluntarily recalled more than 675,000 cans of the formula.
The recall batches include ZL3FRW, ZL3FPE, ZL3FXJ, ZL3FQD, ZL3FMH, ZL3FHG with a UPC code of 300871239418 or 300871239456 and use by date of Jan. 1, 2025.
According to the FDA, the formula tested positive for Cronobacter bacteria, which can cause rare but potentially deadly infections in newborns.
The FDA says that no illnesses have been reported to date.
The company says no other Nutramigen liquid formulas or any other Reckitt nutrition products are impacted.
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BRISBANE, Australia -- Naomi Osaka's first win at the elite level since becoming a mother didn't come easily. It did come on Day 1 of the year, though. So that was two items Osaka checked off the list Monday for her comeback to professional tennis.
The former No. 1-ranked Osaka was broken while serving for the match at 5-3 in the second set and needed three match points before converting in the tiebreaker for a 6-3, 7-6 (9) victory over Tamara Korpatsch in the first round of the Brisbane International.
"I was super nervous the whole time," Osaka, 26, said of her comeback match against the 28-year-old German player.
A two-time Australian and US Open champion, Osaka pulled out of last year's Australian Open in Melbourne before revealing she was pregnant. The U.S.-based Japanese player and her partner, rapper Cordae, became parents to daughter Shai in Los Angeles in July.
Osaka had played only one game since her first-round exit at the 2022 US Open. She was leading Daria Saville 1-0 at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo in September of that year before the Australian retired from the match with injury.
Osaka said she has a renewed focus on living in the moment when it comes to her tennis game.
"The last couple years that I played before I had my daughter, I didn't return as much love as I was given," she told the crowd at Pat Rafter Arena. "So I really feel like that's what I want to do in this chapter.
"I just really appreciate people coming out and people knowing me and cheering for me."
Reigning Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Jelena Ostapenko, Victoria Azarenka, Sofia Kenin and Sloane Stephens are also in the 64-player women's draw at the Brisbane International, one of the key tune-up events for the Australian Open in Melbourne. | https://africa.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/39220487/naomi-osaka-wins-return-brisbane-international | 2024-01-01T05:06:18Z |
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Sri Lanka has informed India that it will not allow any Chinese research vessel to dock at its ports or operate within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) for a period of one year, people aware of the matter said on Sunday. The move comes close on the heels of Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging President Ranil Wickremesinghe to respect Indian strategic and security concerns during their meeting on July 21, 2023. Dig deeper
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Fazilka, December 31
Two years on, the thalassaemia ward set up in the local district hospital has been lying shut for seven months reportedly as there is no staff to run it.
The Tribune learnt that there are at least 35 children suffering from thalassaemia in the district and are on the receiving end due to the closure of the ward. Some of them have developed other diseases after being administered blood in alternative hospitals.
The air-conditioned room that was the thalaessemia ward and is located on the second floor of the hospital wears a deserted look. An LED, almirah, water camper and other facilities have been provided for patients but there is no staff to run it.
Ashok Kumar Kamboj, the father of the patient Gaurav Kamboj (26), a resident of Aahal Bodla village, said: “The ward has been lying shut since May.” He added that one or two units of blood are administered to his son every week.
Milakh Raj, father, Deepak (18), a resident of Fazilka town, said that there always remains a possibility of an adverse reaction when the blood is administered in other areas that are mostly unhygienic.
Father of eight-year-old Navi Milakh Raj said thalaessemia patients are more prone to infection if blood is administered in the facilities meant for other patients suffering from dengue, tuberculosis, accidents and other diseases.
Fazilka’s officiating Civil Surgeon Dr Kavita Singh said staff was being arranged to restart the thalaessemia ward. SMO Dr Erric said a four-bedded has been allotted on the first floor of the building to cater to the needs of thalaessemia patients.
35 patients at receiving end
- The Tribune learnt that there are at least 35 children suffering from thalaessemia in the district and they are at the receiving end due to the closure of the ward at state-run facility
- Ashok Kumar Kamboj, father of patient Gaurav Kamboj (26), said: “The ward has been lying shut since May.”
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Last week Ange Postecoglou let the mask slip a little bit, allowing desperation to show through. Effectively stating he didn't care too much about the scientific nature of a transfer or even the ideal role of new players: just that his Tottenham team needed some.
"It won't matter if it is left-sided or right-sided, it is more the profile and characteristics," he said when describing the sort of centre-back Spurs are very clearly after. With injuries to his first choice partnership and Emerson Royal featuring too consistently in a new position for anyone to be comfortable, who can blame him?
Then again, Spurs also need attackers. Ivan Perisic and Manor Solomon are out for who knows how long, Son Heung-min will miss all three of January's fixtures and possible some more in February, Alejo Veliz could be out for a while too. It would need a miracle similar to the one that has gotten Tottenham to within one point of fifth to continue on in the same way with even fewer players.
Then in midfield it is a case of whack-a-mole. Each week one player returns, one player goes down and the next is somewhere in between. Pape Matar and Yves Bissouma are out for January through a mixture of injury, suspension and AFCON, James Maddison isn't coming back just yet.
Which position is most important? It's hard to tell but one player that can make things better across the field is Conor Gallagher. He can't play centre-back, he's not a winger and won't get many goals as a striker but what he does do is cover for each of these positions indiscriminately and equally as well.
In a fully fit midfield he might not be as good at playing out as Bissouma - though recent weeks suggest he may well be - or as box crashing as Sarr - though, again, history dictates he can be but currently isn't deployed to at Chelsea. He isn't as inventive as Maddison, as good at dribbling as Dejan Kulusevski or as strong a defender as others. He's a unique blend of all of this.
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Gallagher is, in no uncertain terms, playing like a new N'Golo Kante for Chelsea right now. He is doing the jobs of others, sweeping up before the defence is called into action, intercepting anything that moves within a massive radius, expressing serious leadership skills and getting better on the ball each week.
Postecoglou has a better base to build from than Mauricio Pochettino right now, and there is reason to suggest that not only could this see him develop across the board but also find a totally new level yet again. Gallagher has improved with every year and new venture his career has given him and everything about his character indicates he will do so again in the next 12 months and beyond no matter where he is playing.
It might look short-sighted to see injuries appear and have Gallagher used as the foil to cover, but in reality Gallagher would bring so much more to the table for Tottenham and nobody could provide the coverage across the field that he would in January. He's a Swiss Army knife player and one that plugs more gaps than is first obvious. | https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/conor-gallagher-tottenham-transfer-truth-28371458 | 2024-01-01T05:06:20Z |
Malik Monk, Domantas Sabonis lead the Kings to a 123-92 victory over the Grizzlies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Malik Monk scored 27 points, Domantas Sabonis added 13 points, 21 rebounds and 12 assists and the Sacramento Kings routed the Memphis Grizzlies 123-92 on Sunday night.
De’Aaron Fox scored 24 for the Kings, who won their second straight. Sabonis recorded his sixth triple-double of the season. His 21 rebounds were four short of his career high.
“It was a team effort,” Sabonis said of his rebounding, which contributed to a 59-34 Kings advantage on the boards. “I feel we did a good job of contesting their shots. … Today was my night.”
Sacramento shot 50% overall and 52% from beyond the arc before both teams went to the reserves to close out the game. Monk was 10 of 13 from the field and missed just one of his five 3-point shots.
Jaren Jackson led Memphis with 18 points. Desmond Bane, Ja Morant and Luke Kennard finished with 17 points apiece as the Grizzlies lost their third in a row.
The Kings defense kept the Grizzlies from getting to the rim. Memphis, which has relied on Morant getting to the basket, was limited to 32 points in the paint. The Grizzlies finished shooting 37% from the field and 12 for 40 from outside the arc.
Sacramento coach Mike Brown noted that not only did his team hold Memphis to poor shooting, but outrebounded their opponent and kept the Grizzlies out of transition baskets.
“I tell you what, it’s probably the best defensive performance that we’ve had since I’ve been here, from start to finish,” Brown said. “It was really, really fun to watch.”
For the first time, Memphis had most of its roster available against the Kings, except for frontline players Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke, who are dealing with long-term recoveries.
Kennard was one of those returning after missing 20 games with a left knee bruise. But defensively, the Kings pushed Bane and Morant out of the offensive flow, keeping them out of the paint. The Grizzlies’ two guards were a combined 10-for-26 shooting.
“They had a good game plan. They double-teamed our guys,” Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins said. “… It’s hard to win when you shoot (37%). We missed tons of shots in the paint. Missed open 3s. Just one of those nights.”
The Kings opened the second half on a 15-3 run that stretched the lead to 85-61 as Memphis missed its first eight shots in the quarter. Sacramento outscored Memphis 31-21 in the third period for a 101-79 lead.
Memphis lacks chemistry as players return to the lineup. Jenkins is working on different lineups and combinations.
“We’re working some guys back in who have been out with sickness and stuff,” Bane said. “We get our legs back under us, and we’ll be fine.”
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Kings: Open a four-game homestand against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday.
Grizzlies: Continue a three-game homestand, hosting the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shecky Greene, the gifted comic and master improviser who became the consummate Las Vegas lounge headliner and was revered by his peers and live audiences as one of the greatest standup acts of his generation, has died. He was 97.
His widow, Marie Musso Green, told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that her husband died early Sunday at their home. She said her husband of 41 years died of natural causes.
Those who saw Greene in his decades of comedy dominance on the Vegas Strip in the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s said that with a mic in his hand he could roam a room and work a crowd like no other.
He couldn’t wait to abandon written jokes for the shared thrill of improv.
“I’ve never had an act,” Greene told the Las Vegas Sun in 2009. “I make it up as I go along.”
Greene made huge fans of his fellow entertainers including Bob Hope, Johnny Carson, and, most famously, Frank Sinatra, who hand-picked him as his opening act for a stretch. Greene couldn’t resist the gig with the biggest star in America at the time, but the two big personalities butted heads frequently, and the relationship ended with the comic taking a beating from the singer’s cronies at the Fontainebleau hotel in Miami Beach.
It led to his most famous joke:
“Frank Sinatra once saved my life,” Greene would say. “A bunch of guys were beating on me and Frank said, ‘OK that’s enough.’”
Sinatra wasn’t actually there, Greene later said, but the beatdown was real. Also true was the oft-repeated story of Greene driving his Oldsmobile into the fountains at Caesars Palace in 1968, a consequence of what he conceded was a serious alcohol problem and a dangerous desire to go for a drive when he was a few drinks in.
He got a famous joke out of that moment too, later saying that when the cops arrived at his submerged car, whose windshield wipers running, he told them, “No spray wax please!”
With a body like a linebacker’s, a wit as quick as lightning and a voice that suggested he could’ve been a lounge singer instead of a lounge comic, Greene in the course of a night would plow through dozens of impressions, do extended riffs at audience members’ tables and turn musical standards into parody songs on the spot.
Tony Zoppi, who for decades was entertainment director of the Riviera Hotel, said Greene was the finest comic mind he ever saw.
“He’ll walk out on a stage and do an hour off the top of his head,” Zoppi told the Los Angeles Times. “A waitress dropped a glass — he did 15 minutes.”
He made appearances in films including 1967’s “Tony Rome” with Sinatra, 1981’s “History of the World Part I” with Mel Brooks, and 1984’s “Splash” with Tom Hanks, showed-up on network sitcoms including “Laverne & Shirley” and “Mad About You,” and was a constant guest on talk and variety shows.
But he never really clicked on the screen. He needed a crowd he could interact with, and a whole night to woo them. That meant never becoming as famous as comic contemporaries like Don Rickles, Buddy Hackett or Carson. But he pulled the same six-figure-a-week paychecks as they did for live shows.
Born Fred Sheldon Greenfield, Greene took to singing, acting, making jokes and doing mock accents while growing up on the North Side of Chicago.
He served in the Navy in World War II in the Pacific.
On returning to Chicago, he went to community college and thought he might become a gym teacher, but started doing comedy nightclub gigs for money.
An offer of a two-week gig at the Prevue Lounge in New Orleans turned into a six-years stint.
He did his first show in Las Vegas in 1953. He found he and the Strip were a perfect match, and within a few years he owned the town. In 1956, he opened for a young Elvis Presley at the New Frontier.
“The kid should never have been in there,” Greene told the L.A. Times in 2005. “He came out in a baseball jacket. Four or five musicians behind him had baseball jackets on. It looked like a picnic. After the first show they switched the billing, and I headlined.”
Greene would remain a Vegas mainstay, his playgrounds places like the Riviera and the Tropicana, for the next 30 years.
From 1972 to 1982 Greene was married to Nalani Kele, a dancer whose show, the Nalani Kele Polynesian Revue, was a long-running nightclub hit. And in 1985, he married Marie Musso, daughter of jazz saxophonist Vido Musso.
Greene gained his share of national fame eventually. He could fill Carnegie Hall, and guest-hosted both Carson’s “Tonight Show” and “The Merv Griffin Show.”
He grappled with addictions to both drinking and gambling, neither ideal for a man who spent most of his time in Las Vegas. He also struggled with what were later diagnosed as severe depression and panic attacks, both of which made it increasingly difficult to perform as he got older.
Greene moved to Palm Springs in an attempt at retirement in his late 70s in 2004, but the stage still had appeal, and he returned for a stint in Las Vegas at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino in 2009.
Returning to a city now dominated by the likes of Celine Dion and Cirque du Soleil, Greene found he could stroll through casinos anonymously.
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Taylor Swift Seemed to be Wearing Travis Kelce’s Chiefs Jacket Upon Arrival at Sunday’s Game vs. Bengals
Taylor Swift is back in a familiar place on Sunday—Arrowhead Stadium.
The pop star is once again attending one of Travis Kelce’s games and it’s a big one, with the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Cincinnati Bengals in a matchup that has plenty of playoff implications in a crowded AFC postseason race.
Swift arrived shortly before kickoff and she seemed to be wearing Kelce’s Chiefs jacket, or at least it’s the same one as he wore to the team’s Christmas Day game last week against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Here she is making her entrance:
Taylor Swift spending New Year’s Eve with the #Chiefs pic.twitter.com/irTNlcw79j
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladdtv) December 31, 2023
This was Kelce wearing that jacket last week:
Tidings from Killa Trav!@tkelce + #ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/73QzeaEZYZ
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) December 25, 2023
Chiefs fans are hoping their team bounce back from a tough home loss last week.
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Five things I care about
The Ravens demonstrate their complete transformation
The Ravens took down the 49ers and Dolphins, two of the best operations in the league, by a combined 51 points in back-to-back weeks. They did it on the way to clinching the No. 1 seed in the AFC and vaulting their quarterback to the driver’s seat of the MVP conversation.
Statement wins don’t even begin to do this justice.
As MVP chants rained down all afternoon, Lamar Jackson predictably didn’t engage much and took a “job’s not done” approach in postgame interviews. Jackson and everyone affiliated with the Ravens don’t have their eye on MVP trophies or Week 17 wins. They want the Super Bowl, plain and simple. However, he entertained queries about the differences between this year’s Ravens and previous editions.
After the game, Jackson told Evan Washburn of CBS, “This year our guys stayed locked in,” when comparing Sunday’s win to the last time Baltimore and Miami went to battle. In 2022, the Ravens controlled the game but let it slip away in the fourth quarter as the Dolphins fired vertical shots over the top of the typically stout Ravens defense. Jackson emphasized that this group knows how to finish, something they’ve struggled with in recent seasons. They’ve proven they're different by keeping their foot on the gas and putting away top-tier teams the last two weeks.
That’s not the only way this year’s Ravens are wildly different than previous renditions. You need only look back one year ago today to spot the contrast.
It’s been such a breath of fresh air to watch the Ravens offense this year stocked with actual playmakers. In Week 17 last season, their two most productive WRs each had just one catch for nine yards. pic.twitter.com/VkxHEvoTIQ
— Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB) December 31, 2023
Look at that box score from 2022's Week 17 loss and compare it with what you watched from the Ravens on Sunday. Lamar Jackson threw five touchdown passes and finished the game with a perfect 158.2 passer rating. The critical note: he activated multiple pass-catchers.
Zay Flowers finished the day with a mere three catches but those went for 106 yards and a score, the majority coming on a 75-yard deep shot with layers of YAC on top. Isaiah Likely scored twice, once on a 35-yard catch-and-run downfield play and another on a beautifully designed leak route near the goal line. Rashod Bateman and Jackson didn’t connect on a 40-plus-yard pass early in the game but the receiver put that behind him and finished with 54 yards and helped move the chains with consistent intermediate route running. Odell Beckham snared a contested catch on a go-route for 33 yards on his lone reception to move the team inside the five-yard line.
Even in the running back room, as Gus Edwards was thumping away, Justice Hill was a consistent source of big plays. He averaged 12.8 yards on his five catches and 16 yards on his three rush attempts. Not to mention a whopping 50.5 yards on his pair of kick returns.
The Ravens have never come close to being able to throw this many playmakers at an opponent. The 2022 Week 17 example is extreme but the lack of truly dangerous, much less multi-layered pass-catchers has haunted the Ravens with Lamar Jackson under center.
In one offseason, they’ve added some serious juice to the offense.
It’s important to note that, while guys like Flowers and Beckham are new faces, some of these players who are making a crucial impact are holdovers. That’s where the coaching change comes in. All of these players are being deployed in a unit with the ruthlessly creative Todd Monken at the controls. If the contrast in juice didn’t catch your eye, the night-and-day difference in the play design certainly should.
Awesome play design on this one https://t.co/IQ11jBstvr
— Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB) December 31, 2023
As Jackson alluded, the job isn’t done. But as this Baltimore team marches toward their desired goals, they can do so with the confidence that they have the goods that older models didn't possess. They have all the makings of a great, modern NFL offense as they prepare for a postseason run. We don’t know how this journey will end for the 2023 Ravens but we know they’re far better prepared for the road than ever before.
The 49ers take care of business
The team that fell to the Ravens last week was able to shake off their Christmas day letdown in Week 17. The 49ers should beat a floundering Commanders team that was forced into starting the quarterback they tried to bench by double digits — and that’s precisely what they did.
As the defense created chaos on their side, Brock Purdy checked in with all his usual efficient marks. He averaged 8.2 yards per attempt and completed 78.6% of his passes. Purdy consistently connected with his top wideout, Brandon Aiyuk. A Washington defense that can’t cover a soul yet still rolls out more man-to-man than almost anyone in the league was always a plus matchup for Aiyuk.
Yet, it was the nature of their plays that mattered. Aiyuk made catches on out-breaking patterns, in tight coverage on go-routes and put the cherry on top with an improvisational touchdown when Purdy went into creation mode.
So many top-tier plays from Brandon Aiyuk today it’s hard to narrow it down to the best one but this improv play where he and Purdy go into creation mode to get a big window is pretty sweet
— Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB) December 31, 2023
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These types of plays simply weren’t present in pre-Purdy iterations of the 49ers offense.
The win did come at something of a cost, as so many fantasy managers are ready to tell you. Typically, I don’t feel bad for gamers when their RB1 touches the ball 18 times and records 91 total yards. When that player is Christian McCaffrey, I’ll allow a small touch of pity.
McCaffrey suffered what was announced as a calf injury in the second half of this game. Elijah Mitchell came in and ultimately helped close this thing out. He's one of the best backup runners in the league. There's no real replacing of McCaffrey and that will certainly be true when the competition gets much tougher than the Commanders.
That’s what makes wrapping up the NFC’s top seed in Week 17 so important, thanks to this win and a stunning Eagles loss. While McCaffrey’s fantasy season is over, his and the 49ers’ real pursuit of glory is just beginning. With the top seed all wrapped up, they can place McCaffrey on ice next week right before the whole team gets a bye during the Wild Card round. We should all — outside of fans of other NFC teams — be rooting for his total health, because as the Aiyuk-to-Purdy connection reminded us on Sunday, this offense is something we just haven’t seen before during a 49ers postseason run.
Jayden Reed
One of my favorite wide receiver prospects from the 2023 NFL Draft was now-Packers rookie, Jayden Reed. Sunday Night Football was just another example in a season’s worth of evidence for why I was so high on Reed. He’s quietly one of the most dynamic players in yet another great rookie class.
Jayden Reed isn't going to be a slot-only player for the Packers@MattHarmon_BYB on Reed's potential ceiling as a high impact player pic.twitter.com/mwYwl2bjd9
— Reception Perception (@RecepPerception) August 25, 2023
Jordan Love’s first pass of the game was a deep shot to Reed. It wasn’t the first time he looked for Reed in the vertical game as the two would later connect on a 33-yard post route. The more Reed shines in the deep game, the better off this Packers offense is. The best part of Reed’s game is that he’s multi-faceted. He can win on big-boy routes against press coverage (as the video above shows) but the Packers are comfortable working him in on designer plays underneath. His second touchdown of the day came on an explosive run-after-catch play after he ran a gorgeous route against man coverage.
I often said during the draft process that Reed was one or two tweaks away from being a high-level starting wide receiver. There are still some kinks Reed needs to work out in the contested-catch game but otherwise, as a separator and runner after the catch, Reed has made those leaps I wanted to see.
The Packers have drafted a lot of skill-position players the last two years. All of them look like they will be useful-to-very-good players in the league. With Jordan Love looking like a quality starter, we should be interested in all of them at different levels.
I said it when he was drafted and I’ll say it again: Reed will be the best of the bunch.
My only negative note from Reed’s rookie season is that he’s been dealing with many nagging injuries this season. He missed the second half of this SNF game after re-aggravating a chest injury he’s been nursing since Week 12. Part of Reed’s appeal is that he’ll handle the dirty work underneath and in the YAC game in addition to his special teams contribution. He’s going to take punishment in those areas. Hopefully, the Packers can work out how to keep him healthy for the long term and allow him to shine fully.
Jayden Reed has superstar potential. Plain and simple. He has the route chops, explosive ability and open-field instincts to be a deadly playmaker. Reed and Love’s connection is perfectly emblematic of the Packers' hyper-fast rebirth on offense. He will be right at the top of my fantasy targets for next season.
Rams cap off an all-time fantasy waiver run
In Week 17, the Los Angeles Rams locked up an NFC playoff berth and they couldn’t have done it without the impact of two unlikely young heroes. Kyren Williams ends the fantasy football season as the RB4 in Yahoo standard scoring in just two games (RB2 in points per game) and Puka Nacua finishes as the WR6.
You were a big-time winner if you went hard at them after Week 1 on waivers.
The Kyren Williams demolition tour, half-point PPR:
— scott pianowski (@scott_pianowski) December 31, 2023
- RB7, RB4, RB26, RB3, RB30, RB2. Missed four games.
- RB1, RB9, RB18, RB5, RB11, RB1 (in progress).
Not everyone could have drafted McCaffrey. Anyone could have FAABed Williams. Most impactful universally-available move.
This is purely anecdotal, but I ran into three to four teams in my own fantasy playoff runs that had both Kyren Williams and Puka Nacua. I talked to multiple people who were facing the same type of squad while giving advice. It wasn't an utterly unseen stack. Imagine getting two elite-level difference-makers off the waiver wire.
That’s one way to push for a championship.
We might never see a situation like this again where two players from the same offense come off the waiver wire and finish as top-10 players. We can still learn two things here, however.
For one, if you can identify the value offense in fantasy football in the offseason, you gain a big edge. The Rams were not often discussed as this type of team but with a veteran high-end quarterback fully healthy in Matthew Stafford to elevate young playmakers and an elite-tier play-caller, they were a fantastic candidate.
Secondly, it pays to be aggressive with your FAAB early in the season. With the rest of the season waiting, it can be hard to blow it all right away. You know there will be some adds you can't even consider making down the line. However, we get some of our most valuable and most surprising revelations in Week 1. If you can adequately react to the correct information, you'll find true difference-makers worth unloading the wallet for early on. Those who went hard for Nacua and Williams are proof positive of profitable early aggression.
Mason Rudolph has been enough
Look, I said many stupid things about the ceiling of the Steelers offense. I overlooked a lot of potential pitfalls for the unit but it was because there was serious talent in the wide receiver and running back rooms. Those takes didn’t age well.
But I had no idea that Mason Rudolph was the guy we needed to get the offense unlocked.
I’m being a bit sarcastic, but there’s no denying that Rudolph has given the Steelers their most productive play behind center in 2023.
Games with 250+ passing yards this season
— Underdog NFL (@Underdog__NFL) December 31, 2023
Mason Rudolph: 2-of-2 starts
Kenny Pickett: 1-of-12 starts
Rudolph has a passer rating north of 100 in back-to-back games. But more importantly, he’s been far more (wisely) aggressive than either of his predecessors.
In Week 17, Rudolph had a 2.8 time to throw and averaged 8.0 air yards per pass attempt. He’s willing to stand in under pressure and fire the ball downfield. George Pickens has come alive in the last two weeks. He recorded another 131 yards after taking over the game in Week 16. Even the customarily target-constricted Diontae Johnson hauled in multiple deep receptions against Seattle.
While I don’t think Rudolph is anything close to the answer for Pittsburgh’s future questions at quarterback, I at least owe him an apology for completely writing him off. He’s shined a light on the mercurial talent in this receiver room by simply giving them accurate chances downfield. At the very least, he’s served as a reason to be in on these wideouts again in 2024 if the Steelers are serious about upgrading the offensive coordinator and quarterback spot. For that reason alone, he’s been enough.
Five things I don’t care about
Previously-held limitations on CeeDee Lamb
Prior to 2023, there had been a general sense of “wanting more” from CeeDee Lamb’s statistical output. As this season winds to a close, those sentiments are ancient history.
On Saturday, he put on a complete and utter show against an overmatched Lions secondary. By the time the game ended, Lamb had locked up his spot as the Cowboys franchise leader in receptions (122) and receiving yards (1,651). He’s currently the top-scoring wideout in fantasy football.
Lamb was one of the right answers.
I have folks asking me if he should be in the Justin Jefferson tier in dynasty fantasy football — and even ranked ahead of the Vikings wideout. If you don’t play in that format, the gravity of that sentence may not hit but essentially Jefferson’s place atop the receiver rankings was nearly untouchable. Maybe I’m being a prisoner of the moment but I think it’s worth a conversation.
Lamb has more than graduated into the elite tier of NFL wide receivers. He’s among the best in the game and is a spectacular separator against every form of coverage at every level. Unlike Jefferson, I know for sure who will be throwing him the ball next season and can project his partnership with Dak Prescott for multiple seasons to come.
Final note on this: CeeDee Lamb made noise after the 49ers loss, stating that he wasn't getting enough work. It's hard to remember now but this Cowboys offense was not making him the focal point of the passing game to start the season and the on-field product was suffering. It was clearly an issue and the receiver called it out. His opportunity was not in line with his ability. Targets aren't just earned — they need to be assigned and Dallas wasn't doing a good enough job there. It was easy to see.
Said a lot of dumb things this season, I say a lot of dumb things every season, but charting CeeDee Lamb today and I feel really good about calling for the Cowboys offense to revolve around CeeDee right before Week 6...when they did exactly that and went on a tear. It was so… https://t.co/ila2y8pUeo
— Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB) December 12, 2023
So let this serve as a reminder when we want to criticize receivers for making noise about their lack of opportunity. Sometimes, these guys are right and they can help their team win by getting more work. That’s especially true when said receiver is an obvious stone-cold baller who is almost always open like CeeDee Lamb. What an incredible season for the fourth-year receiver.
The Eagles' talent
A few weeks ago, in this very same column, my stance on the Eagles was that even if they were playing below their record while beating subpar teams, they’d eventually be fine because they have better players than most of their opponents.
At this point, my stance has well since changed.
The warning signs have been building for weeks. A Week 17 loss to the now 4-12 Cardinals that dramatically helps their NFC rivals sounds the panic alarms.
The Eagles offense had their moments. Jalen Hurts tossed three touchdowns, including two to Julio Jones. They had an efficient day on the ground in a plus matchup. But they weren't perfect; they haven't been on that side of the ball all season. We know that's a massive issue for the Eagles at this stage of their season because the defense gives this team zero margin for error.
Kyler Murray became just the latest quarterback to tear apart the Eagles' pass defense. His 116.7 passer rating was easily his best since returning to the NFL field in early November. He hadn’t completed over 67% of his throws in any game. He checked in with 80.6% in Week 17. Murray had gone under 6.5 yards per attempt in all of his previous four games. The Eagles afforded him a 7.5 average.
Murray and the Cardinals found this level of passing success without their No. 1 receiver in Marquise Brown and their breakout tight end recording just 48 yards on seven targets. Eight Cardinals caught a pass against the Eagles. They could burn this defense in any such way.
Again, none of this is new. The Eagles' pass defense has been an issue all year long. The more troubling part is that the run defense has completely fallen apart as the season comes to a close.
James Conner became the latest bell-cow back to barrel through this front seven. He took his 26 carries for 128 yards and a score. Even backup running back Michael Carter averaged a whopping 8.7 yards per carry. The Eagles employ many proven veterans and several highly drafted players in the front four. And yet it was Arizona that controlled the line of scrimmage.
The Eagles defense is beyond a problem. It’s a key part of their identity and a crippling factor in their disappointing season. The offense has to cover for it and nothing that side of the ball has shown this season over the last two months gives you faith they can be that dominant of a group. And with No. 2 receiver DeVonta Smith leaving the game on crutches in a walking boot, that assignment is only going to get more complicated if he has to miss time.
Talent can trump all when that talent is available and playing to the height of its power. That just hasn’t been true of the 2023 Philadelphia Eagles.
Bucs offense when they’re off-script
Of course, the week I made a big deal about Baker Mayfield being my biggest miss of the 2023 season on the podcast, the Bucs laid an egg against an inferior Saints team at home. That said, I don’t think this offense is the biggest concern around this team. That would be the defense.
The Bucs can still win the NFC South if they merely beat the lowly Panthers next week. They should get the job done and overall, are still the best option to represent this division in the postseason. They have the most intriguing ceiling when the offense is cooking. There’s just next to no shot anyone can take them seriously against playoff-level competition with that defense.
Even if the Cowboys and Eagles, the two teams they’d likely face in Round 1 of the postseason, have their issues, both teams have the skill-position talent to rip apart that defense. Maybe with the serious concerns the Eagles are facing with their own stop unit the Bucs would have a chance to win in a shootout but it’s a stretch.
This Week 17 result was a reminder that when you can push the Tampa Bay offense behind the action by multiple scores in negative game script, you won’t get their best in return. Turnover creeps into Mayfield's game and what’s starting to develop into a solid run game with Rachaad White becomes irrelevant.
Justin Fields’ flaws
Justin Fields is not perfect. Anyone can see that. He takes too many sacks and isn’t always perfectly in rhythm in the underneath passing game.
I care about those flaws, but not enough to dissuade a quarterback-needy team that isn't in a position to take a top rookie prospect from a pursuit of the soon-to-be former Bears passer.
With the Panthers' loss today, Chicago officially netted the first overall pick in the draft. It’s nothing short of a coup to acquire a future first and for that pick to become the top selection. Twists of fate don’t always bend to this level of fortune. The Bears know that and will likely cash in that lottery ticket to restart the quarterback clock. Fields is a known commodity and the rookies are not but the upside of Caleb Williams or Drake Maye will be too enticing to pass up.
That will put Fields on the move and they can get a decent return for him. Sam Darnold was once traded for a future second-round pick and additional selections. This would be a similar type of swap out for young quarterbacks but Fields has been much better than Darnold was in New York to start his career.
Fields appears to be ending the 2023 season on a high note. As Week 17 comes to a close, he is second behind only Lamar Jackson in quarterback rushing yards despite only playing 12 games, and more importantly, he vaulted DJ Moore to a career season. Moore sits at 1,300 yards receiving and nine total scores, both career-high marks. Fields and Moore were excellent at slicing apart man coverage, an excellent signal for the passers’ future endeavors.
Fields isn’t the picture-perfect franchise solution for his next team but he’s some level of an answer. There will be teams out there that aren’t in range for a difference-making rookie who should come calling on Fields. Some of those teams will actually offer superior offensive line play, offense-centric coaching staffs and perhaps a deep set of wide receivers — the Bears got next to nothing from anyone beyond Moore — than what Fields experienced in Chicago.
The Jaguars win
I shouldn’t be so hard on Jacksonville. I often say that blowout wins can tell us something and great teams demolish bad teams. Well, the Jaguars indeed swept away the Panthers with relative ease. However, I’m not sure beating a team this deep into chaos, where their owner apparently throws drinks into a crowd, moves me much.
This video appears to show Panthers owner David Tepper throwing the contents of a drinking cup in the direction of (presumably) a Jaguars fan today. This is shocking. https://t.co/xv3du6hJlp
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) December 31, 2023
Any good vibes Carolina enjoyed last week in an upset win while Bryce Young put up career-best passing numbers were quickly wiped away this week. Even if Jacksonville’s offense struggled to move the ball, the Panthers just went nowhere on their side. They officially sent the No. 1 overall pick to the Chicago Bears with Sunday’s result.
The Jaguars were able to get a big play out of the run game with Travis Etienne Jr. on a 62-yard touchdown scamper. That was a welcome sign for a team that’s struggled to run the ball for months. The run blocking has been a mess at times but much like the issues in the passing game, you can chalk up most of the issues to overall design. Etienne got out in space on this run, where he’s at his best. There just hasn’t been enough of that this season.
Press Taylor kept this guy under 4.0 YPC for an entire season https://t.co/t719vJDPIH
— Mario Puig (@ThePostingScout) December 31, 2023
At least he closed things out for his fantasy managers. His fantasy numbers have mostly been a mirage and not even close to indicative of the health of Jacksonville’s run game. Nevertheless, he rewarded gamers with a hammer shot in Week 17.
Given the matchup, I just struggle to put much stock into a new wrinkle like this. It would be great to see more of this from Jacksonville as they head into a postseason push. So, do it again. Go out and run on the Titans, who so often sell out to stop ground games, in Week 18. Make a statement before heading into the NFL playoffs — because doing it to the Panthers just doesn’t move the needle. | https://www.kiro7.com/news/national/week-17-caredont/IAYA5UFITTPDTEUBAQLNHTCPTE/ | 2024-01-01T05:06:22Z |
Surfer dies after shark bite, officials say
PAIA, Hawaii (KHNL/Gray News) - A 39-year-old surfer died Saturday after suffering a shark bite at Maui’s Paia Bay, the Department of Land and Natural Resources confirmed.
Details on the injuries of Jason Carter oh Haiku were not released.
Maui Fire Department officials say the incident happened about 11 a.m.
A Department of Land and Natural Resources spokesman confirmed about 5:30 p.m. that Carter had died.
Officials said water conditions at the time were “mixed” because of high surf conditions.
The County of Maui posted on its official Instagram that Baldwin Beach Park and Lower Paia Park were closed due to the shark incident.
First responders were patrolling the area on shore and on jet skis, according to Maui Fire Department. Department of Land and Natural Resources officials said shark warning signs are up one mile on either side of the incident site.
The incident is seventh shark encounter in Hawaii waters this year and the first resulting in fatal injuries, according to the agency’s shark incident database.
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Number Theory: 4 charts that capture 2024’s biggest political questions
Jan 01, 2024 10:25 AM IST
The BJP’s first full-term government at the Centre was formed after the 1999 elections. That victory came on the back of a broad-based alliance.
The only number which will define politics through 2024 will be the composition of the Lok Sabha after the 2024 general elections. With victories in the three Hindi belt states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is definitely in pole position for the elections. To be sure, there is no point trying to predict the results as of now. Having said this, here are four charts which capture big political questions for Indian politics in 2024.
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J-K Police announces cash rewards for information leading to action against terrorism, drug trade
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Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday announced cash rewards ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 12.5 lakh will be given to people who provide information that will lead to tangible action against terrorism and drug trade.
Anyone who provides information that will lead to detection of cross-border tunnels used by anti-national elements for transshipping terrorists, weapons and contraband substances will be given a reward of Rs 5 lakh, police said.
A reward of Rs 3 lakh has been announced for information leading to seizure of consignments sent through drones from across the border, they said.
A reward of Rs 2 lakh has been announced for information about elements in touch with terrorist handlers in Pakistan or with terrorists within the country.
Rewards will be also given for inputs about elements who provide information about off-duty policemen to terrorists.
Rs 1 lakh will be given for information about people using mosques, madrasas, schools or colleges to incite people to join terrorist ranks, police said.
The reward for information leading to action against terrorists will also continue. The reward ranges between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 12.50 lakh, depending on the category of the terrorist, they said.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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Chandigarh: Indiscipline seems to be the norm in the state unit of the Congress party as far as the shared desire of too many leaders to show superiority in the party structure is concerned. As a senior leader quipped: “Too many leaders have no workers left for groundwork.” The top leaders have been working independent of the party line, in an attempt to establish their mass base. Interestingly, new names are now cropping up as contenders for the post of president of the PPCC in backdoor meetings. Definitely not an easy ride for current chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring!
Kangana in the fray?
Gurdaspur: There is a section in the state BJP that wants to see actress Kangana Ranaut as the party candidate from the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat. This despite the fact that several Delhi-based leaders have made it clear that the party is averse to fielding a celebrity, especially after the damage done by incumbent MP Sunny Deol. Party workers say it won’t be a wise decision to field the actress because the voter has not forgotten how badly he was ditched by Deol. Nonetheless, the talk of Ranaut being the BJP candidate refuses to die down.
Realtors’ new bet
Pathankot: Real estate agents of Pathankot are keeping an eagle’s eye on the developments related to Ranjit Sagar dam’s lake following CM Bhagwant Mann’s visit to the area. The CM had said that the government was looking forward to developing the entity into a water-sports hub of international standards. Scores of realtors, who are ready to buy huge chunks of land, are waiting for an official announcement. They have not forgotten that as Deputy CM, Sukhbir Badal had made a similar announcement. The poor realtors had back then purchased land but the project had remained only on paper.
Death of a rumour
Amritsar: Rumours about BJP leader and former Cabinet Minister Lakshmi Kanta Chawla’s ‘demise’ compelled her to come live on social media to convey that she was hail and hearty. In a video message released here on Sunday, Chawla wished well-being for those who had posted the news of her death and remarked that the rumour would ensure that she lives long to serve the nation.
Shooting from the hip
Chandigarh: It has become common with the state’s politicians these days that they speak recklessly and try to sell cock and bull stories in press conferences. The most recent example is of a leader who recently joined the BJP and was known to be a man of his word in the political circles. He claimed at a press conference that Punjab’s tableau for Republic Day was rejected because it had photographs of CM Bhagwant Mann and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal. When the government denied the claim and the media asked him to produce evidence, he failed to back his claim with any. Even the Ministry of Defence has not made a comment on the issue.
KBC question sends cheer
Jalandhar: On this season’s penultimate episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, aired on December 28, a question on the Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan just a day before the festival was to start, sent cheer among music connoisseurs. The question, “Which city hosts the Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan, a Hindustani classical music festival that was started in 1875?”, had won contestant Avinash Bharti Rs 25 lakh. The sammelan began on December 29 in Jalandhar.
Cop’s debating skills
Ferozepur: Known more for his loud public handlings in chaste Punjabi, Ferozepur cop Mohit Dhawan’s winning the debate on “Police and human rights violations”, came in as a big surprise for his colleagues in the Ferozepur division. A total of 30 contestants had participated in the debate from across the state. Choosing to put forth his arguments in English while speaking at the debate organised by the Phillaur Punjab Police Academy, Dhawan said it was like going back to school days when his parents encouraged him to take part in co-curricular activities.
Contributed by Rajmeet Singh, Ravi Dhaliwal, Neeraj Bagga, Vishav Bharti, Aparna Banerji and Anirudh Gupta
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Mason Marchment has 3 goals and an assist in Stars’ 8-1 rout of Blackhawks
DALLAS (AP) — Mason Marchment had three goals and an assistand the Dallas Stars routed the Chicago Blackhawks 8-1 on Sunday night to complete a two-game set.
Tyler Seguin had a goal and two assists and Roope Hintz, Ryan Suter, Craig Smith and Sam Steel also scored. The Stars, one point out of first place in the Central Division, matched a season high in goals in their sixth consecutive home victory, two nights after topping Chicago 5-4 in overtime at American Airlines Center after trailing 2-0.
Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves to improve to 11-2-2. He made his seventh consecutive start since Jake Oettinger went down with a lower-body injury early in Dallas’ game Dec. 15.
Marchment’s first goal came on the power play midway through the second period for a 5-0 lead. He scored at 14:29 of the third and completed his first hat trick of the season with 1:02 to play on a goal that caromed off the leg of Chicago’s Jarred Tinordi.
“It’s happening all around the league. Teams are coming back. That was something we said going out in the third that we want to keep the foot on the pedal,” said Marchment, whose only previous NHL hat trick came in February 2022 for Florida. “And I thought we did a great job.”
Smith, Suter and Seguin scored in the first period’s final nine minutes as Dallas, which went into play ranked 25th in the NHL with a minus-7 scoring differential in the opening period, matched its season high for first-period goals.
“The main thing that we wanted to fix from the previous night was not to get in a hole and chase the game,” Dallas coach Pete DeBoer said. “That first period kind of set the tone for the rest of the night.”
Philipp Kurashev scored for the Blackhawks. They have lost 11 consecutive road games (0-10-1) and have the second-fewest points in the NHL at 24.
Connor Bedard, Chicago’s 18-year-old star, assisted on the power-play goal 39 seconds into the third period for his rookie-leading 33rd point.
Petr Mrazek allowed six goals on 32 shots. He was replaced almost five minutes into the third period by Arvid Soderblom, who gave up two goals on 10 shots.
“My only hope from a game like today is we just finally hammer it through our thick heads of how we’re going to need to play,” said Nick Foligno, a veteran on a young Chicago roster. “And that is not it. It’s just not who we are. That’s not a winning team. That’s just a team hoping.”
Hintz had a hat trick Friday and scored again 4:46 into the third period Sunday for his team-high 15th of the season.
Chicago’s Tyler Johnson didn’t return for the third period in the second consecutive game that the Blackhawks lost a forward during play.
The Blackhawks are 0-17-1 when allowing more than three goals.
UP NEXT
Blackhawks: At Nashville on Tuesday night.
Stars: Host Montreal on Tuesday night.
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Tyreek Hill Makes Cool NFL History During Dolphins-Ravens Showdown
Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill surpassed another milestone in his pursuit to become the NFL’s first wide receiver to eclipse 2,000 receiving yards.
During the Dolphins’ Week 17 game against the Baltimore Ravens, Hill became the first player in NFL history to record multiple seasons of at least 1,700 receiving yards. Hill entered Sunday’s contest needing only 59 yards to reach the 1,700-yard plateau. During the ’22 campaign, Hill registered a career-high and a Dolphins-record 1,710 receiving yards.
The All-Pro wide receiver also became the third player to register more than 110 receptions in three consecutive seasons in Sunday’s battle for the AFC’s top spot, joining Antonio Brown (’13 to ’15) and Wes Welker (’07 to ’09).
Currently, Hill has six receptions for 76 yards versus Baltimore and is 283 receiving yards from 2,000 for the season. Despite Hill’s success, the Ravens are in full control against the Dolphins, leading 35–13 in the third quarter.
Tyreek Hill is the first player in #NFL history to have multiple seasons with 1700+ receiving yards.
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) December 31, 2023
Back-to-back. He’s been absolutely insane since joining the #Dolphins pic.twitter.com/TjTT9j38z2
Miami (11–4) can clinch the AFC East with a win or tie against Baltimore (12–3) or a Buffalo Bills loss or tie to the New England Patriots. Meanwhile, the Ravens can secure the AFC’s No. 1 seed, a first-round bye and home field advantage if they hold on to defeat the Dolphins.
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Over the past three years, the world’s oldest democracy has been tested in ways not seen in decades.
A sitting president tried to overturn an election and his supporters stormed the Capitol to stop the winner from taking power. Supporters of that attack launched a campaign against local election offices, chasing out veteran administrators and pushing conservative states to pass new laws making it harder to vote.
At the same time, the past three years proved that American democracy was resilient.
Former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election results failed, blocked by the constitutional system’s checks and balances, and he now faces both federal and state charges for those efforts. Then the voters stepped in. In every presidential battleground state, they rejected all candidates who supported Trump’s stolen election lies and were running for statewide offices that had some oversight of elections.
The election infrastructure in the country performed well, with only scattered disruptions during the 2022 midterms. New voting laws, many of which are technical and incremental, had little discernable impact on actual voting.
“Voters have stepped up to defend our democracy over the past few years,” said Joanna Lydgate, chief executive officer of States United, which tracks those who refuse to believe in the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election. “State and local officials have done a tremendous job in protecting our free and fair elections.”
So why all the worry? As Lydgate and anyone else who works in the pro-democracy field quickly notes, the big test — what Lydgate calls “the Super Bowl” — awaits in 2024.
Trump is running for the White House again and has been dominating the Republican primary as the first votes approach. He has called for pardoning those prosecuted for the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, continues to insist falsely that the 2020 election was “stolen” and says he will use the federal government to seek revenge on his political enemies.
Trump has used increasingly authoritarian rhetoric as he campaigns for the GOP nomination. If he wins, allies have been planning to seed the government with loyalists so the bureaucracy doesn’t hinder Trump’s more controversial plans the way it did during his first term.
It’s gotten to the point that Trump was recently asked by conservative commentator Hugh Hewitt whether he planned to be a dictator: “Not at all,” Trump responded. “No, I’m gonna rule as somebody that’s very popular with the people.”
The 2024 election could cause all sorts of conflict, including scenarios that have notably not materialized despite widespread concern since 2020: violence at the polls, overly aggressive partisan poll watchers or breakdowns in the ballot count.
It seems unlikely, though, that Trump could return to the White House if he loses the election. That’s what he failed to accomplish in 2020, and he’s in a weaker position now.
His strategy then was to use Republican dominance in swing state legislatures, governorships and secretary of state offices to try to send slates of fake electors to Congress even though Democrat Joe Biden won those states and captured the presidency.
Since then, Republicans have lost two of those swing state secretary of state offices — in Arizona and Nevada — as well as the governor’s office in Arizona and control of the state legislatures in Michigan and Pennsylvania. In Congress, lawmakers passed a bipartisan bill closing some of the loopholes in the counting of Electoral College votes that Trump tried to exploit to stay in office, making it harder to challenge state certifications on the House floor.
The upshot is it will be far harder for Trump to try to overturn a loss in 2024 than in 2020. The most likely way he returns to the White House is by winning the election outright.
“It’s not to say the risks are gone,” said Rick Hasen, a law professor at the University of California, Los Angeles. “It’s to say we’ve successfully fought the last war.”
History is full of examples of authoritarians who first came to office by winning a legitimate democratic election. But the risk to democracy of someone legitimately winning an election is different than the risk of a candidate trying to overturn an election loss.
When Trump began to falsely claim he had won the 2020 election and urged Republicans to overrule their states’ voters and send his electors to Congress, every GOP official with the power to do that refused. The Republican leaders of the Michigan Legislature turned down his request to overrule voters. In Georgia, where the presidential ballots were counted three times and affirmed Biden’s win, Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger earned Trump’s fury by rejecting him. So did then- Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and the Republican leaders of that state’s legislature.
Some Republicans did try to aid Trump. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton led a group of 17 GOP attorneys general in filing a lawsuit urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the election. The high court swiftly dismissed the case. Trump lost all but one of more than 60 lawsuits he and his allies filed in states to overturn the election, sometimes before judges he had appointed.
Then in November 2022, every swing state candidate who backed Trump’s effort to overturn his loss and who was running for a statewide office with a role in elections lost.
“There’s little doubt our democracy has gotten dinged up in a couple of moments of late, but we have decided we like it compared to the alterative,” said Justin Levitt, who served as adviser for democracy and voting rights for two years in the Biden White House and is now a law professor at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
Election deniers have been able to make gains in one area — offices where they simply have to win a Republican primary. That’s meant they have taken power in local governments in many rural areas, often disrupting elections and embracing conspiracy theories or procedures such as hand-counting, which is less reliable and more time-consuming than tabulating thousands of votes on machines.
They also have been able to expand their power within Republican legislative bodies from statehouses to Congress. U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana, who helped organize a brief supporting the quickly thrown-out lawsuit to overturn Biden’s victory, is now the House speaker.
If Johnson retains his speakership in January 2025, he could be in a position to disrupt certification of a Biden victory. Republicans more willing to subvert democracy also could have greater sway in state legislatures.
Then there’s the view of Trump backers. They report being even more worried about democracy than those who oppose him. Normally members of the party out of power feels like democracy isn’t working as well for them, but Trump’s situation is different. He’s the first president in history to face prosecution and is promoting the narrative that he’s being persecuted by his likely general election opponent.
Trump says the criminal cases and separate attempts to bar him from the ballot under the insurrection clause of the Constitution are a form of election interference.
The Colorado Supreme Court found his role in the Jan. 6 attack was sufficient grounds to remove him from the state’s ballot under the 14th Amendment, a ruling Trump’s campaign said it will appeal soon to the U.S. Supreme Court, where three of his nominees help form the conservative majority. On Thursday, Maine’s Democratic secretary of state struck Trump from that state’s primary ballot, becoming the first election official to take such action. Shenna Bellows suspended her ruling until Maine’s court system rules on the case.
While campaigning, Trump has adopted an “I’m rubber and you’re glue” approach, accusing Biden of being the actual threat to democracy.
A more revealing argument comes from a contention one of the former president’s attorneys made before the Colorado Supreme Court. Scott Gessler, a former Colorado secretary of state, was arguing against attempts by a liberal group to boot Trump from the ballot.
“If the entire nation chooses someone to be president, can that be an insurrection or is that a democratic choice?” Gessler asked.
Gessler was addressing the hypothetical case of a former Confederate winning the White House in the 19th century, but it’s easy to see how this applies to the election before us.
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — (AP) — To underscore how much Iowa means to Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor was unwilling to put his campaigning there on hold even in the waning hours of 2023.
At a New Year’s Eve event in a Sheraton Hotel ballroom in West Des Moines, jeans and cowboy boots outnumbered tuxedos and cocktail dresses, and Miller Lite seemed more popular than champagne.
But the modesty of the affair, where roughly 200 people turned out for the last campaign event of the busy year in Iowa, belied its the importance to the host, who has wagered the future of his Republican bid for president on the leadoff Iowa caucuses, just two weeks away.
“Are you ready to work hard over these next two weeks and win the Iowa caucuses?" DeSantis asked supporters who turned out at the suburban hotel Sunday evening.
While Donald Trump prepares to return this week for a series of rallies, DeSantis did not leave Iowa alone during the week between Christmas and New Year's. He campaigned in the suburbs of Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Davenport, revisiting spots he had gone to in 2023 as part of his drive to touch all 99 of Iowa's counties as a gesture of commitment to the leadoff nominating contests.
But Trump holds a large advantage in Iowa polls as well as a sophisticated campaign organization in the state, threatening to deny DeSantis the win he needs to justify his claim to be the leading alternative to the former president.
Appearing Sunday night with his wife, Casey, and their young children, DeSantis urged his audience to defy the odds. “I think we have an opportunity to just make a statement that in this country it's we the people that ultimately decide these things,” he said. “Because I think you have a lot of media, they don't think you even matter.”
DeSantis wasn't alone in Iowa between Christmas and New Year's, a period typically free from politics. The Jan. 15 caucuses' earlier-than-usual spot on the election-year calendar lured former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley to eastern Iowa stops Friday and Saturday, as she competes with DeSantis as a Trump alternative.
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy also stormed the state, trying to remain part of the conversation despite curtailing his advertising spending. Ramaswamy held more than two dozen Iowa events last week and over the weekend.
No one has more riding on Iowa than DeSantis, who reshuffled a campaign viewed early as national in scope after summer staff shakeups prompted by overspending and internal disagreements. He stood onstage Sunday evening in West Des Moines with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and evangelical Christian leader Bob Vander Plaats, who have risked their own influence by backing DeSantis.
DeSantis and his supporters asked the audience Sunday to ignore polls that show him trailing Trump appreciably.
“Everywhere I go the polls do not match up with reality,” Vander Plaats told the crowd. “Going up in northwest Iowa — heavy Trump country — they all say the same thing to me. They like what he did, but it’s time to turn the page.”
DeSantis has an unrelenting Iowa schedule ahead of him beginning early this week. Trump, who has drawn hundreds — even thousands — more to fewer events, plans his own blitz over the final two weeks, including in deeply conservative northwest Iowa.
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CUSA Football Promo Codes, Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 1:44 PM CST|Updated: 1 hour ago
The bowl season schedule features four CUSA matchups, with Western Kentucky (+4.5) against Old Dominion among the best bets against the spread, based on our projections. For more suggestions, including parlay possibilities, scroll down.
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Pick: Western Kentucky +4.5 vs. Old Dominion
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Old Dominion by 0.5 points
- Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Date: December 18
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Fresno State +3.5 vs. New Mexico State
- Matchup: New Mexico State Aggies at Fresno State Bulldogs
- Projected Favorite & Spread: New Mexico State by 0.0 points
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Louisiana +3.5 vs. Jacksonville State
- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Jacksonville State by 1.5 points
- Time: 2:15 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
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Under 67.5 - Liberty vs. Oregon
- Matchup: Liberty Flames at Oregon Ducks
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- Date: January 1
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Over 48.5 - Western Kentucky vs. Old Dominion
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Projected Total: 54.2 points
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- Date: December 18
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Under 57.5 - Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana
- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
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- Date: December 16
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PM Modi to review ongoing projects today
The PMO led by the principal secretary to PM and the NSA are set for a rapid-fire round today as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked for a review meeting.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to take a review meeting of top officials of his office to review ongoing projects and give new directions on priority projects this morning. The meeting is slated for 10.30 am.
While New Delhi was readying itself for the New Year’s eve party on Sunday, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) led by Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Dr P K Mishra and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval were preparing itself for a rapid-fire round today as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked for a review meeting.
It is understood that PM Modi made it known to his top officials that while he was busy in election campaigning in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram for Assembly elections and then in launching of various projects in Ayodhya, he wanted to follow up on what was done on various projects monitored by the PMO.
Rather than prepare for any celebrations on New Year’s eve, the PMO was humming with activity as top officials brushed up their project files in case the PM chose to question them on any priority project. These internal review meetings chaired by PM Modi are a professional affair with no time for any mirth among the attendees.
While one part of the PMO including top advisors were readying for PM meeting, another section was preparing for the DGP/IGP internal security conference in Jaipur on January 5-6, which follows a peace agreement with ULFA and the government’s decision not to compromise on territorial sovereignty with any insurgent group in the country. This apart the PMO is involved in preparations for the biennial Vibrant Gujarat summit on January 10-12 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. This year, the summit will be attended by PM Modi’s personal friend and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi.
The January 1 review meeting will be important as workaholic PM Modi will do course correction, if required, and then give specific directions on priority projects as he prepares himself for the 2024 General Elections in March-April. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-review-ongoing-projects-today-101704078053577.html | 2024-01-01T05:06:30Z |
We should foster culture of our youth - Gold medalist of Paralympic Games
"I am delighted that the President paid his attention to the youth, because our youth is the future of the country and its face. The prosperity of our country will depend on the quality of knowledge we give and how much energy we invest into our youth," the Paralympic swimmer said.
"I think it is important to instill not only knowledge, but also to foster culture of our youth. Most of our young people are smart and have thirst for knowledge, however, they lack good manners," believes Gabidullina.
As for the development of Paralympic sport in Kazakhstan, the athlete emphasized that the country pins high hopes on the youth.
"A Paralympic center has recently opened its doors here [Zhambyl region] and both disabled children and adults can attend it for free. Now paralympians here are motivated to go in for sport," she added.
Recall that Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev officially launched the Year of Youth in Kazakhstan last week. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/we-should-foster-culture-of-our-youth-gold-medalist-of-paralympic-games_a3492951/ | 2024-01-01T05:06:31Z |
Naomi Osaka wins her opening match on return to elite tennis at the Brisbane International
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Naomi Osaka’s first win at the elite level since becoming a mother didn’t come easily. It did come on Day 1 of the year, though. So that was two items Osaka checked off the list Monday for her comeback to professional tennis.
The former No. 1-ranked Osaka was broken while serving for the match at 5-3 in the second set and needed three match points before converting in the tiebreaker for a 6-3, 7-6 (9) victory over Tamara Korpatsch in the first round of the Brisbane International.
“I was super nervous the whole time,” Osaka, 26, said of her comeback match against the 28-year-old German player.
A two-time Australian and U.S. Open champion, Osaka pulled out of last year’s Australian Open in Melbourne before later revealing she was pregnant. The U.S.-based Japanese player and her partner, rapper Cordae, became parents to daughter Shai in Los Angeles in July.
Osaka had only played one game since her first-round exit at the 2022 U.S. Open. She was leading Daria Gavrilova 1-0 at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo in September of that year before the Australian retired from the match with injury.
Osaka said she has a renewed focus on living in the moment when it comes to her tennis.
“The last couple years that I played before I had my daughter, I didn’t return as much love as I was given,” she told the crowd at Pat Rafter Arena. “So I really feel like that’s what I want to do in this chapter.
“I just really appreciate people coming out and people knowing me and cheering for me.
Reigning Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Jelena Ostapenko, Victoria Azarenka, Sofia Kenin and Sloane Stephens are also in the 64-player women’s draw at the Brisbane International, one of the key tune-up events for the Australian Open in Melbourne.
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Mehbooba demands Rs 50 lakh compensation, jobs for kin of civilians killed in Poonch
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PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti Sunday demanded a compensation of Rs 50 lakh, a government job and a residential plot for the families of three civilians who were found dead a day after being picked by the security forces following a terrorist ambush on two Army vehicles.
Mufti alleged that despite visits by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande no action has been taken to deliver justice to the victims.
''I urge the Lieutenant Governor to ask the defence minister to provide a compensation of Rs 50 lakh, a government job, and a roadside plot to the next of kin of the slain civilians. Injured individuals should be given Rs 5 lakh compensation,'' Mufti told reporters.
She demanded a judicial probe into the incident. The three civilians picked up by the Army for questioning after the terrorist ambushed two Army vehicles on December 21 in Poonch were found dead Friday last week.
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has announced monetary compensation and jobs to the families. It said the medico-legal formalities were conducted and legal action on the matter has been initiated.
The Army has ordered a thorough internal investigation into the civilian deaths and said it is committed to extending full support and cooperation in the conduct of the investigation.
Mufti questioned the ongoing inquiry. ''We have seen the fate of probe reports in past incidents. Following the inquiry report of three youths killed by the Army in Rajouri, the officers admitted to fake killings but were let off. What probe will you do in this?'' she questioned.
Mufti pointed out that an FIR was lodged against unknown persons in the latest case. ''People are identifying police and army personnel, so how can they be unknown? If you don't punish the culprits, you are promoting the criminalisation of the system. How can justice be served?'' she alleged.
Mufti also said she was disallowed from meeting the affected families and the injured people, despite attempts. ''I tried to visit them. I was put under house arrest. Later, I was told you can go, as BJP J&K chief Ravinder Raina and NC leadership were allowed to the area. But they prevented me from going there. They wanted to hide atrocities committed on them. I wanted to visit hospital to meet the injured. Then I wanted to visit Bangie from where these people were picked up. I was prevented from moving forward on the pretext of search operation,'' she said.
She stressed the need for empathetic engagement with the affected families and open dialogue to effectively resolve grievances.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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The state government has promoted 15 IAS officers. As per an order issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Verma, five IAS officers have been promoted as Additional Chief Secretaries (ACS), three as Principal Secretaries and seven as Secretaries.
Those promoted as ACS are Vikas Pratap, Alok Shekhar, DK Tiwari, JM Balamurugan and Tejveer Singh. Bhawna Garg, Nilkanth S Avhad and Ajoy Sharma have been promoted as Principal Secretaries.
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LAREDO, Texas — Customs officers seized narcotics with an estimated street value of $10.2 million at a border crossing between Texas and Mexico, authorities said.
According to a news release from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, agents seized the drugs at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo on Dec. 21.
A customs officer referred a 2001 Freightliner tractor hauling a utility refrigerated trailer with a manifest of a commercial shipment of cut flowers for secondary inspection, the news release stated.
During the inspection, officers discovered 164.72 pounds of alleged methamphetamine in powder form, 854.07 pounds of alleged meth in crystal form and 165.34 pounds of alleged cocaine.
Officials estimated that the drugs had a combined street value of $10,298,520.
Agents seized the narcotics, and Homeland Security Investigations special agents are investigating the seizure, the news release stated.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts on Sunday turned his focus to the promise, and shortcomings, of artificial intelligence in the federal courts, in an annual report that made no mention of Supreme Court ethics or legal controversies involving Donald Trump.
Describing artificial intelligence as the “latest technological frontier,” Roberts discussed the pros and cons of computer-generated content in the legal profession. His remarks come just a few days after the latest instance of AI-generated fake legal citations making their way into official court records, in a case involving ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
“Always a bad idea,” Roberts wrote in his year-end report, noting that “any use of AI requires caution and humility.”
At the same time, though, the chief justice acknowledged that AI can make it much easier for people without much money to access the courts. “These tools have the welcome potential to smooth out any mismatch between available resources and urgent needs in our court system,” Roberts wrote.
The report came at the end of a year in which a series of stories questioned the ethical practices of the justices and the court responded to critics by adopting its first code of conduct. Many of those stories focused on Justice Clarence Thomas and his failure to disclose travel, other hospitality and additional financial ties with wealthy conservative donors including Harlan Crow and the Koch brothers. But Justices Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor also have been under scrutiny.
The country also is entering an the beginning of an election year that seems likely to enmesh the court in some way in the ongoing criminal cases against Trump and efforts to keep the Republican former president off the 2024 ballot.
Along with his eight colleagues, Roberts almost never discusses cases that are before the Supreme Court or seem likely to get there. In past reports, he has advocated for enhanced security and salary increases for federal judges, praised judges and their aides for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and highlighted other aspects of technological changes in the courts.
Roberts once famously compared judges to umpires who call balls and strikes, but don’t make the rules. In his latest report, he turned to a different sport, tennis, to make the point that technology won’t soon replace judges.
At many tennis tournaments, optical technology, rather than human line judges, now determines “whether 130 mile per hour serves are in or out. These decisions involve precision to the millimeter. And there is no discretion; the ball either did or did not hit the line. By contrast, legal determinations often involve gray areas that still require application of human judgment,” Roberts wrote.
Looking ahead warily to the growing use of artificial intelligence in the courts, Roberts wrote: “I predict that human judges will be around for a while. But with equal confidence I predict that judicial work — particularly at the trial level — will be significantly affected by AI.” | https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/ap-chief-justice-roberts-casts-a-wary-eye-on-the-uses-of-artificial-intelligence-in-the-federal-courts/ | 2024-01-01T05:06:34Z |
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Based on our projections, the best bet against the spread out of 39 FBS postseason matchups is Florida State (+22.5) -- for more tips, including parlay possibilities, keep reading.
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Pick: Florida State +22.5 vs. Georgia
- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Florida State by 2.2 points
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
Pick: Tulane +11.5 vs. Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Tulane Green Wave
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Tulane by 3.9 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
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Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55.0 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
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Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
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Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
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Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Projected Total: 59.6 points
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Malaika Arora welcomes New Year 2024 with sizzling look in backless crop shirt and sequinned party pants. We love it
Malaika Arora celebrated New Year 2024 with a sizzling party look in a cropped backless blouse and sequin-adorned pants. Check out her look inside.
Bollywood celebrities welcomed the New Year by partying or holidaying with their loved ones. Malaika Arora was also one of them, as the paparazzi captured the diva stepping out in Mumbai. Malaika slipped into a party-ready fit for her New Year plans with her loved ones. Scroll through to check out what she wore and read our download on her glamorous look. (Also Read | Happy New Year 2024: Wishes, images, quotes, SMS, greetings, WhatsApp and Facebook status to share with your loved ones)
Malaika Arora's cropped blouse and sequin party pants for New Year 2024 celebrations
Paparazzi pages shared pictures and videos of Malaika Arora stepping out of her residence in Mumbai and heading for a New Year 2024 bash. Malaika wore a white cropped shirt and green sequin pants for the occasion. Fans loved the look and flooded the comments section with praise for the style maverick. One user wrote, "People are jealous of her! She has class and attitude #hatsoff." Another fan commented, "So beautiful, so elegant, just looking like a wow." A user remarked, "What a stunner."
Malaika's white cropped shirt for the New Year bash features a collared neckline, front button closures, half-length balloon sleeves, a fitted bust, midriff-baring hem length, a backless design, and a buckle fastening on the back to bring the look together. The diva wore her shirt with striking party pants decked in shimmering neon green sequin embellishments. The high-rise waistline and flared hems added a funky twist to Malaiaka's party look.
Meanwhile, Malaika styled the ensemble with minimal additions, including embellished silver peep-toe pumps and a matching mini shoulder bag. Lastly, the diva chose smudged smoky eye shadow, feathered brows, mascara on the lashes, rouge on the cheekbones, highlighter on the contours, glossy pink lip shade, and a dewy base for the glam picks. Pulled back and a messy top knot gave Malaika's look a finishing touch.
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Nichushkin’s late goal lifts Avalanche over slumping Sharks, 3-1
DENVER (AP) — Valeri Nichushkin scored a tiebreaking goal late in the third period and the Colorado Avalanche beat the slumping San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Sunday night.
Nichushkin also had an assist, Mikko Rantanen scored and Nathan MacKinnon had two assists for Colorado.
The game appeared headed to overtime when the Avalanche got a delayed penalty. With an extra attacker on, Jack Johnson fed Nichushkin for a one-timer at 16:31 of the third. It was his 17th goal of the season.
“We had so many good chances, but sometimes when you can’t score you start getting nervous,” Nichushkin said. “We get a good chance and we score.”
Josh Manson added an empty-net goal at 18:53.
MacKinnon extended his home point streak to 19 games, the longest to start a season in franchise history. He matched his longest home point streak, set from Jan. 2 to March 24, and is four games shy of tying Joe Sakic for the club record.
Alexandar Georgiev faced just 11 shots in his 19th win while Sharks goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen made 30 saves. Tomas Hertl scored for San Jose, which has lost eight straight games — all in regulation.
The Avalanche are 7-2-1 since dropping five of six in early December. They could easily be riding a five-game winning streak, but they blew a 4-0 lead at Phoenix and lost in overtime Wednesday night.
Colorado defenseman Sam Girard played his first game since receiving care from the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program. Girard last played Nov. 18 and entered the program on Nov. 24, citing anxiety and depression leading to alcohol abuse as the reason for seeking help.
He missed 21 games before returning to the lineup Sunday and logged 16:02 of ice time.
“You watch his game, it was solid,” Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said. “He’s missed some time — I didn’t expect perfection right away. He’s just steady, he doesn’t make a lot of mistakes, so it’s another veteran guy that helps you at both ends of the rink, whether it’s penalty kill or power play. He plays everything for us.”
Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro left in the first period with an undisclosed injury and didn’t return. San Jose played the rest of the night with only five defensemen, and coach David Quinn didn’t have an update on Ferraro after the game.
“He’s probably the heartbeat of the team, so it’s really tough to make up for what he brings to the table, both on and off the ice,” defenseman Henry Thrun said.
Rantanen gave Colorado a 1-0 lead with a power-play goal at 6:58 of the first, his 19th of the season. Hertl tied it at 16:53 of the second with his 13th goal, eight seconds into a Sharks power play.
“We lose our best defenseman five minutes into the game, playing a team that has a great chance to win a Stanley Cup,” Quinn said. “We didn’t have it today. We defended hard and we defended a lot.”
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ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Weather warnings have been issued for two regions of Kazakhstan, Kazinform reports.
According to Kazhydromet Weather Service, in Kyzylorda region, patchy fog, ice slick, southeasterly to northeasterly wind strengthening up to 15-20 meters per second are expected in the daylight hours of January 26. Chances of a storm: 90%-95%
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Sanjeev Singh Bariana
Chandigarh, December 31
Continuing his tirade against the Centre over the rejection of Punjab’s tableau for the Republic Day parade, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today refused to send the state’s tableau for display at Bharat Parv saying the martyrs who featured in the creation didn’t deserve a place in the “rejected category”.
Mann’s reaction came in response to the Centre’s communication dated December 30, which said that the “state/UT not selected for the Republic Day parade will be given an opportunity to display its tableau during Bharat Parv, being organised separately at Red Fort from January 23-31”.
The CM maintained the martyrs of the stature of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev, Lala Lajpat Rai, Udham Singh, Kartar Singh Sarabha, Mai Bhago and Ghadari Babe didn’t need any “no-objection certificate from the BJP to prove their national standing”. “We will not allow Punjab to figure on the list of rejected states, which are being given a chance to display their tableaux separately, thereby getting second-class treatment. Punjab is capable of paying worthy tributes to its heroes and showcasing their legacy independently,” said Mann. The Ministry of Defence, meanwhile, issued a statement clarifying that the tableaux of Punjab, Delhi and West Bengal were not included in the Republic Day parade as these were not aligned with the broader themes adopted this year for the event. Their criticism on not being selected for the parade is unfounded,” the communication read.
Thirty states and UTs, including Punjab, West Bengal and Delhi, had shown interest to participate in the parade. As is the norm, nearly half of them were selected. The Punjab tableau was shortlisted for the parade six times over the past eight years between 2017 and 2022, the communication read.
The issue took an ugly turn after Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar maintained that the tableau was rejected as the state government insisted on carrying pictures of CM Mann and Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal on the tableau. The charge has been denied as “baseless” by Mann.
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NIA scaled up crackdown on terror networks in 2023
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) scaled up its crackdown against terror networks this year, conducting over 1000 raids after registering 68 cases and arresting 625 accused across the country, an official said on Sunday.
The anti-terror federal agency also achieved a stupendous 94.70 per cent conviction rate with 74 accused sentenced in various cases, the official said.
The official said another highlight of the NIA action in 2023 was multiple raids conducted to identify suspects behind the attacks on High Commissions of India in Ottawa and London and Consulate General in San Francisco that involved criminal trespass, vandalism, damage to public property, and attempts to cause hurt to Indian officials and damage the Consulate building through arson.
The agency identified 43 suspects behind these attacks using several innovative methods of investigation, including crowd-sourcing of information while investigating the larger conspiracy.
''The attacks on the High Commissions of India in Ottawa and London, as well as on the Consulate General of India, San Francisco, USA, also remained the focus of the NIA actions offences against Indian interests abroad through the year, which witnessed more than 50 raids and searches as part of the agency's efforts to unravel the conspiracy behind the attacks on Indian Missions abroad,'' the NIA Spokesperson said.
She said the NIA has stepped up its investigation in these cases in recent months and examined more than 80 persons in India suspected to be part of the conspiracy.
Besides getting five of India's most wanted, including Arsh Dala and Rinda, listed as ''individual terrorists'', four terror outfits were banned by the Centre in 2023 on NIA's proposal, the official said.
The official said a total of 68 cases were registered this year as the agency went against 'Jihadis', operatives of terrorist outfits active in Punjab, Naxals and gangsters in a big way in 2023.
These cases encompass 18 Jihadi terror cases in multiple states, three cases from Jammu and Kashmir, 12 cases of LWE, seven cases involving terrorist and organised criminal activity in Punjab, five cases of the Northeast, and two cases related to Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN).
A total of 1040 pan-India searches and raids were conducted in the outgoing year against 957 the previous year, leading to the arrest of 625 accused - 28 per cent more than 490 arrested in 2022, the agency said, adding the arrested include 47 absconders, including five deported from the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The agency arrested 65 accused in ISIS cases, 114 arrested for jihadi terror cases, 45 accused of human trafficking cases, 28 accused of terrorist and organized criminal activity and 76 accused of Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) cases.
As many as 513 accused were chargesheeted during 2023, against 459 in 2022, the official said.
The agency said Rs 56 crore worth of assets belonging to the accused and suspects were attached as part of a strategy to squeeze terror funding and dismantle transnational terror-criminal networks.
''In 2022, the agency had attached a total of 37 properties worth Rs. 10.53 crore, while in 2023, the figure went up to 240 (including 156 bank accounts) with a total value of Rs. 55.90 crore.
''These properties belonged to the accused and suspects involved in terrorism, LWE, explosives and other prominent cases. The attachments, made under various provisions of UA(P)A, included 12 properties (of which four were bank accounts), worth Rs. 1.5 crore, of six listed 'Individual Terrorists','' she said.
The NIA achieved a ''stupendous'' 94.70 per cent conviction rate, with 74 accused sentenced in various cases in the outgoing year, the official said ''The number of persons chargesheeted and convicted stood, respectively, at 513 and 74, as against 459 and 79 in 2022. The 74 accused convicted during 2023 were sentenced to various quantums of 'Rigorous Imprisonment' and 'Fines' as punishment,'' she said.
The agency said massive crackdowns across states were conducted to bust ISIS and Hizb-ut-Tahrir terror modules.
A two-day anti-terror conference was organised in November to strengthen, synchronise and boost nationwide response to terror, the official said.
The agency arrested 47 suspects, 14 more than the last year, who were on the run.
''One of the biggest breakthroughs in this regard came with the arrest of a key absconding accused in the Attari border heroin seizure case, involving smuggling of over 102 kgs of the narcotics from Afghanistan via the India-Pak border.
''Also, arrests made upon deportation and extradition signify NIA's commitment to pursuing offenders across its international borders. While Amritpal Singh alias Ammy, Amrik Singh, Manpreet Singh alias Peeta and Mandeep Singh were deported from the Philippines, Vikram Brar was arrested upon deportation from the UAE,'' she said.
The number of searches and raids by the NIA also recorded a significant increase over the previous year, going up from 957 in 2022 to 1040 in 2023.
The agency's crackdown on violent Jihad across India proved to be a huge accomplishment for the NIA during 2023, which saw several modules of the banned global ISIS being busted through nationwide raids and searches, she said.
''A total of 15 accused were arrested in December, following raids at 44 locations in Maharashtra and Karnataka, which also led to the seizure of huge amounts of incriminating materials.
''A similar crackdown led to the arrest of eight operatives of the ISIS Ballari module on 18th December, thus enabling the NIA to foil the banned global terrorist organisations' plans to carry out a series of terror acts, especially IED blasts, across the country. Crackdowns were also carried out against such radicalised ISIS and HuT modules in Jabalpur and Bhopal in separate cases in September,'' she said.
The NIA action on the terrorist-gangster nexus resulted in the registration of two cases, charge-sheeting of 55 persons, 253 raids, 27 arrests and the attachment of 18 properties in 2023.
''Further, consistent coordination with international agencies has resulted in action against foreign nodes of the Syndicate. The arrest of Deepak Ranga, the prime accused in the RPG attack on the intelligence headquarters of Punjab Police, has been one of the most significant achievements of the NIA against terrorist-gangster syndicates,'' she said.
Ranga was wanted in several cases of terrorism and criminal acts being the alleged chief executioner of terrorist activities of Harwinder Singh Sandhu alias Rinda who is based in Pakistan and Lakhbir Singh Landa who is based in Canada- both are members of the proscribed terrorist organisation Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and both are designated 'Individual Terrorists'.
''Another significant action against the terrorist gangster syndicate was the arrest of Manpreet Peeta, the right-hand man of Designated 'Individual Terrorist' Arsh Dala who was running widespread terrorist and extortion activities for Arsh Dala while based in the Philippines,'' she said.
Another target category for NIA during the year was Left-Wing Extremism, with massive crackdowns carried out against cadres and sympathisers of the banned CPI-Maoist and People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), she said.
''Two accused were arrested in one such crackdown, involving raids across four states in an extortion and levy collection case, on 15th December. Besides an Indian Army uniform, arms and ammunition, digital devices and documents along with gold and silver jewellery as well as cash were seized during the raids,'' she said.
The NIA arrested Dinesh Gope, the PLF supremo, a splinter group of CPI (Maoist), in May 2023 who was on the run for almost two decades and wanted in more than 150 cases of state police as well as the NIA, and was carrying a cumulative reward of Rs 30 lakh announced by the state police and NIA for his capture.
The year 2023 also witnessed a sharp focus by the NIA on countering human trafficking involving Bangladesh and Myanmar nationals at the Indo-Bangladesh border, she said.
The agency managed to get six individuals, namely Mohammed Amin Khubaiab alias Abu Khubalab alias Pinna alias Muhammed Amin Butt, Arbaz Ahmad Mir, Dr. Asif Maqbool Dar, Arshdeep Singh Gill alias Arsh Dala, Harwinder Singh Sandhu alias Rinda and Lakhbir Singh Landa, designated as 'Individual Terrorists' by the Union Government in 2023.
In addition, four terrorist organisations - The Resistance Force (TRF), People's Anti-Fascists Front (PAFF), Jammu & Kashmir Ghanzavi Force (JKGF) and Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF)) - have been banned in response to the proposal made by the NIA.
''The agency is actively pursuing necessary actions against these designated individuals and terrorist organisations to effectively counter their activities,'' she said.
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Kane Williamson to lead New Zealand in T20I series against Bangladesh | https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/2762401-nia-scaled-up-crackdown-on-terror-networks-in-2023 | 2024-01-01T05:06:39Z |
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Southwest Florida man is accused of attempting an abduction of a 4-year-old boy at a Walmart, authorities said.
According to Lee County Sheriff’s online booking records, Pablo Pintueles Hernandez, 64, of Lehigh Acres, was arrested Friday and charged with false imprisonment of a child 13 years old and under.
Surveillance video posted to the sheriff’s office Facebook page showed Pintueles Hernandez appearing to walk up to the child, grabbing his wrist and attempting to walk away with the boy, WINK-TV reported.
The video showed family members intervening and pulling the child away, WBBH-TV reported.
Analysts and deputies said they used advanced technology to identify and locate Pintueles Hernandez, WINK reported. Deputies responded to the suspect’s residence within an hour of viewing the footage, according to the television station.
“What this criminal did is incredibly disturbing,” Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno said in a statement. “I never want anyone in Lee County to feel unsafe, especially going on a simple shopping trip. My team will stop at NOTHING to ensure criminals like this face the consequences of their actions.”
Pintueles Hernandez is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 29, court records show. | https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/man-accused-trying-kidnap-4-year-old-boy-walmart/BHCFQABRXZCRTKSQP3JXBIR4VQ/ | 2024-01-01T05:06:41Z |
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How to Watch EFL Championship Soccer Today: TV & Live Streaming Links - Monday, January 1
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 9:12 PM CST|Updated: 39 minutes ago
There is no shortage of excitement on Monday's Championship schedule, including Plymouth Argyle squaring off against Watford on ESPN+.
Watch your favorite EFL Championship team this season on ESPN+ and Fubo!
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© 2023 Data Skrive. All rights reserved. | https://www.wsmv.com/sports/betting/2024/01/01/efl-championship-live-stream/ | 2024-01-01T05:06:41Z |
Love resolutions 2024: 6 tips for finding your perfect soulmate in the New Year
New Year: Here are six tips to set you on the path to discovering that special someone and creating a love story that unfolds beautifully in the pages of 2024.
As the clock ticks towards midnight and the year comes to an end, the feeling of renewal and the promise of what's to come is palpable. Many people make New Year's resolutions to start fresh in many areas of their lives, and falling in love is often high on the list. When it comes to relationships, are you nice or naughty? Your past dates are the only people who can really answer this. As a new year demands reflection on the past as well as looking forward to the future, pause to consider your less-than-ideal memories. Did you push someone away, miss out on a romantic opportunity, or were you perhaps overly critical of others? As we reflect back, let's open the door to a new chapter of love and explore the possibilities that lie ahead in the realm of relationships. (Also read: Relationship stress? Check out 10 ways to rescue and revive your bond )
"If you find yourself single this holiday season, reluctant to do anything except stay home and indulge in various vices, take heart: it’s a time of year like any other. It’s just been so co-opted by capitalism that we’re bombarded with holiday images and expectations from early January through the New Year. With media messages that the holidays are for couples and families, it’s easy to feel lonely and left out if you’re single. But instead of falling down that dark tunnel, try something unexpected—look for love during the holidays, on your own terms," says Clinton Power, online relationship counsellor and marriage therapist in his recent Instagram post.
Tips for finding love in New Year
1. Stop the train of negativity
You have up to 68,000 thoughts a day, and most of these are repetitious. If you're constantly thinking, "I'm terrible and I don't deserve love," this will become your reality. When you catch yourself thinking negative thoughts, notice them, and then move them out of your head. Do this enough and the negative thoughts will stop coming, or, if they do, they'll carry little weight and won't drag you down.
2. Reach out to old friends
If you've lost touch with someone you care about, reach out to them at this time of year. And while you're at it, ask your old friends to introduce you to their new crew. You might meet a new love through an old friend. Unlike an online dating service, your old friends can actually tell if it's a promising fit.
3. Accept invitations and look your best
To find love when it seems like everyone else is shopping or watching television, you have to stretch your comfort zone. Making the effort to get dressed up and go to a holiday dinner will lift your spirits, once you're there. Looking your best, for no other reason except you want to, is a kind of gift for your body, which works hard for you every day.
4. Heal the old wounds
This point seems driven into us everywhere we go, but it's still true: you can't go forward with strength and clarity if you don't start from a place of calm. If you're still feeling old wounds from previous relationships, or even previous holiday seasons that went horribly wrong, it's hard to start a new relationship with a clear mind and an open heart.
5. Practice little rituals
Little rituals repeated daily will help to let go of past hurts. Some people find it helpful to keep a house shrine, others take the same walk every morning, and some of us just have a chair we like to sit in and drink tea. Rituals are steadying, and over a period of time, they have the power to ground your loose wires.
6. Take risks
Possibly the hardest thing to do when you're feeling low, taking an emotional (or even a physical) risk can get you out of your head and into your sensory perceptions, which is where life gets more interesting. It takes some courage to confront our habits, but it could be a way to change your relationship to the holiday season as well as find a new love in your life. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/relationships/love-resolutions-2024-6-tips-for-finding-your-perfect-soulmate-in-the-new-year-101704083126450.html | 2024-01-01T05:06:42Z |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John Fetterman acknowledges having “dark conversations” about harming himself before he hit “the emergency brake” and sought treatment for depression.
He remembers thinking about his three school-age kids. “I can’t be a blueprint for my children. I can’t let them be left alone or not to understand why he would have done that,” the first-term Pennsylvania Democrat told NBC’s “Meet the Press” in a deeply personal and introspective interview taped before the broadcast that aired Sunday.
So he checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, last Feb. 15. “There was nowhere else to go,” he said, describing how he often felt during his stay that “there wasn’t any hope sometimes and like, ‘What do I have left?’”
He also wondered whether he would survive politically.
“When it got released where I was and where it was going, it was a big story. And so, I had assumed that that would be the end of my career,” he said.
When he sought treatment for clinical depression, Fetterman was still coping with the effects of the stroke he had in May 2022, during his campaign for one of the Senate’s most contested seats. “My heart technically stopped, and it was a very touch-and-go situation,” said Fetterman, 54. A pacemaker was implanted with a defibrillator to manage two heart conditions, atrial fibrillation and cardiomyopathy.
His victory over Republican Mehmet Oz had helped Democrats keep control of the Senate and made him a national figure. It was the height of his political career. But he couldn’t make it out of bed at his home in Braddock, in western Pennsylvania.
“I really scared my kids, and they thought, ’You won, Dad. Why aren’t we enough? Why are you still so sad? Why are you even more sad?’ And it was hard for — to explain why I was. And, of course, a 9-year-old child wouldn’t understand that. And it was awful,” Fetterman said.
So much so that he said he “pleaded not to go down to D.C.” later that November for orientation sessions in Washington for newly elected lawmakers.
His favorite holiday was nearing, yet he was unable to think about getting Christmas presents for his children and “dreading” his swearing in on Capitol Hill early in the new year.
Within two months, he was at Walter Reed. Aides had described the new senator as being withdrawn and uninterested in eating, discussing work or the usual banter with staff.
“This is a conversation that I’ve had with myself and anybody that knows they’re unable to address their depression, is they start to have dark conversations with themself about self-harm,” Fetterman said. “And things continued to kind of tick off the list. And then I kind of hit the emergency brake.”
He added, “I knew I needed help.”
Before checking into Walter Reed, Fetterman had never publicly discussed his battle with depression. He has since said that he has experienced it on and off throughout his life.
He left Walter Reed at the end of March after six weeks of inpatient treatment with his depression “in remission,” according to a statement from his office.
Doctors describe “remission” as when a patient responds to treatment so that they have returned to normal social function and they are indistinguishable from someone who has never had depression.
Fetterman has since become a visible presence in the Capitol, bantering with reporters, joking with Senate colleagues and speaking up at Senate hearings.
To others who are now “facing a really dark holiday time,” Fetterman offered this guidance: “I know that last year’s was desolate. And this year’s might be desolate. Next year’s can be the best ever. And that’s what happened for me.” | https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/ap-sen-fetterman-says-he-thought-news-about-his-depression-treatment-would-end-his-political-career-2/ | 2024-01-01T05:06:41Z |
Colorado mom wanted for killing 2 of her children arrested in United Kingdom
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV/Gray News) - A mother wanted in connection with the deaths of two of her children has been arrested in the United Kingdom, according to police.
Colorado Springs Police say Kimberlee Singler was taken into custody without incident.
On December 19, just after midnight, police responded to a call about a burglary in the 5300 block of Palomino Ranch Point.
When police arrived, they found two children, a 9-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy, dead inside the residence.
Singler and an 11-year-old girl were found with injuries and taken to a local hospital. All three children are Singler’s children.
As the investigation continued, a warrant for Singler’s arrest was issued on December 26. The arrest warrant included charges of murder in the first degree, child abuse, and assault.
A $10,000,000 bond was set by the court.
Copyright 2023 KKTV via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.fox5vegas.com/2024/01/01/colorado-mom-wanted-killing-2-her-children-arrested-united-kingdom/ | 2024-01-01T05:06:43Z |
Premier League Anytime Goal Scorer Prop Bets & Odds in the US Today, January 1
Published: Dec. 20, 2023 at 10:33 PM CST|Updated: 21 minutes ago
The Premier League has only one match on its Monday slate -- continue reading for anytime goal scorer odds.
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Mohamed Salah, Liverpool FC (-105)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 12
Darwin Nunez, Liverpool FC (+125)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 5
Cody Gakpo, Liverpool FC (+130)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 17
- Goals: 2
Diogo Jota, Liverpool FC (+150)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 13
- Goals: 5
Luis Diaz, Liverpool FC (+160)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 18
- Goals: 3
Ben Doak, Liverpool FC (+185)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 9
- Goals: 0
Callum Wilson, Newcastle United (+210)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 14
- Goals: 7
Alexander Isak, Newcastle United (+220)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 15
- Goals: 8
Anthony Gordon, Newcastle United (+350)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 18
- Goals: 6
Dominik Szoboszlai, Liverpool FC (+350)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 2
Harvey Elliott, Liverpool FC (+350)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 1
Curtis Jones, Liverpool FC (+400)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 12
- Goals: 0
Ryan Gravenberch, Liverpool FC (+450)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 14
- Goals: 0
Miguel Almiron, Newcastle United (+450)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 3
James McConnell, Liverpool FC (+450)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 8
- Goals: 0
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Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers had no issue whatsoever on Sunday night in Minneapolis.
Now, they hold their playoff fate in their own hands.
Love and the Packers rolled to a dominant 33-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday night to close out Week 17 of the season. The win kept Green Bay’s playoff hopes alive headed into next week’s finale in Wisconsin, where the Packers have to win to make it in.
The Packers got the jump on Sunday night, and took advantage of an early mistake from rookie quarterback Jalen Hall — who the Vikings opted to start in place of Nick Mullens this week. Hall, after going three-and-out on the opening drive, was picked off on just his second pass attempt of the game. That set up a perfectly-thrown 33-yard touchdown from Jordan Love to Jayden Reed, and gave the Packers an early 10-0 lead.
Jordan Love DIME off his back foot 😤
— Yahoo Sports NFL (@YahooSportsNFL) January 1, 2024
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Then, after holding the Vikings to just a field goal, Love completed a diving 2-yard touchdown run to give Green Bay a 17-3 lead just before halftime.
The Packers then scored once more before halftime after Preston Smith forced a fumble in the final minute of the second quarter. Love hit Reed again in the middle of the field, and Reed broke up the left sideline and forced his way into the end zone for his second score of the game. That gave Green Bay a 23-3 lead at halftime.
Jayden Reed's second TD of the first half! @Packers take a 23-3 lead
— NFL (@NFL) January 1, 2024
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Love went 14-of-21 for 180 yards and had three total touchdowns in the first half.
The Vikings benched Hall for Mullens in the second half, though that wasn't much better. He did lead the Vikings down into the red zone on his opening drive of the third quarter, but the Packers stopped them on fourth down and took over.
Love then mounted an eight-minute drive and hit a wide-open Bo Melton in the end zone, which put the Packers up 30-3. From there, the Vikings were way too far out of it. Green Bay held on to grab the 23-point win, which brought them back to .500 on the season.
Mullens went 13-of-22 for 113 yards and had a touchdown in the second half for the Vikings. Ty Chandler had 40 rushing yards on 10 carries, and Justin Jefferson led the team with 46 yards on three catches. The Vikings’ lone touchdown of the day came after Najee Thompson recovered a botched punt return to start the fourth quarter, which set up a 6-yard score to Johnny Mundt.
Love finished throwing 24-of-33 for 256 yards with three touchdowns. Aaron Jones had 121 rushing yards on 20 carries, and Melton had 105 yards on six catches. Reed had 89 receiving yards with his two touchdowns, but he was ruled out in the second half with a chest injury.
Packers need to beat Bears
Though the Detroit Lions have already won the NFC North, the Packers’ playoff hopes are still alive after Sunday night’s win. They now just have to beat the Chicago Bears next weekend at Lambeau Field to earn a wild-card spot, which would bring them back into the postseason for the fourth time in the last five seasons.
The Vikings weren’t eliminated from playoff contention, but their path to the postseason won’t be easy. They’ll have to beat the Lions, and then both the Packers and the Seahawks have to lose, and then either the Buccaneers or Saints have to lose, too.
The Bears have all-but been eliminated from the playoffs already. Everything would have to go right for them next week in order to make it in. They are, however, on a bit of a hot streak. The Bears have won four of their last five games, and are fresh off a dominant 37-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The only loss in that stretch was to the Cleveland Browns, where they fell by three points after a botched Hail Mary.
The Packers will enter that contest in Green Bay on a two-game win streak. While last week’s three-point win over the lowly Carolina Panthers likely didn’t do much to reassure fans, Sunday night’s dominant showing should certainly help. If the Packers lose, that opens the door for either the Seahawks or the Saints to sneak into the postseason.
Regardless, the Packers did what they needed to. They won't have to rely on anybody else. | https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/national/jordan-love-packers/KUHQC24IIWZBTPXQOWZFDFXOMQ/ | 2024-01-01T05:06:43Z |
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