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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.
1:10 - Detroit Lions @ Dallas Cowboys
12:05 - Miami Dolphins @ Baltimore Ravens
20:20 - Arizona Cardinals @ Philadelphia Eagles
27:45 - Carolina Panthers @ Jacksonville jaguars
34:05 - Tennessee Titans @ Houston Texans
35:55 - Las Vegas Raiders @ Indianapolis Colts
37:45 - New England Patriots @ Buffalo Bills
39:20 - New Orleans Saints @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
41:05 - Atlanta Falcons @ Chicago Bears
44:35 - Los Angeles Rams @ New York Giants
46:50 - San Francisco 49ers @ Washington Commanders
47:55 - Pittsburgh Steelers @ Seattle Seahawks
51:20 - Los Angeles Chargers @ Denver Broncos
54:40 - Cincinnati Bengals @ Kansas City Chiefs
57:55 - Green Bay Packers @ Minnesota Vikings
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THE PLDT Group announced having secured a total of 22 Certifications for Business Continuity Management System (ISO 22301:2019) in 2023, highlighting its “commitment to deliver leveled-up and reliable network operations nationwide.”
The group’s achievement of these certifications demonstrates their dedication to maintaining a robust Business Continuity Management System that safeguards their operations, employees, and stakeholders, PLDT Head of Enterprise Business Continuity and Resilience Office (BCRO) Oliver Carlos G. Odulio said.
ISO 22301:2019, an internationally recognized standard, serves as the gold standard for effective business continuity management.
“Achieving this certification is no small achievement, and maintaining it over time speaks volumes about an organization’s dedication to a resilient Business Continuity Management System, safeguarding its operations, employees, and stakeholders,” he said.
These certifications include new international certifications that specifically cover critical network facilities in the Visayas and Mindanao, bolstering PLDT and Smart’s ability to provide uninterrupted services to customers in these regions.
Efren Fonte, Head of Facilities Management for Visayas and Mindanao at Smart, highlighted how these certifications enhance their capability to maintain facilities during emergencies. “These certifications serve to strengthen the reputation of PLDT and Smart in terms of business continuity: That our partners who rely on us, like our enterprise clients and our subscribers, can truly trust and be confident that our system is working and is reliable at all times, even in times of calamity. They can be confident that we can restore quickly and minimize disruption, so we can return to business as usual as soon as possible,” he said.
For his part, PLDT Head for Mindanao Fixed Field Operations Support Buen Bong Crave said these certifications serve as a testament to PLDT and Smart’s reputation in terms of business continuity.
“We put our focus back on the fundamentals, to simplify and streamline our efforts, and to make our work more seamless. And while the process can be daunting at first, we must spread awareness and compliance with the standards to ensure that our products and services are safe, reliable and of good quality,” he said.
Collaboration played a vital role in this achievement, according to Analeen See Co, who heads the Business Continuity Analytics and Strategy Division at PLDT and Smart BCRO.
“When more people understand the ISO certification process and the benefits of integrating these best practices into our processes, we can foster a culture of resilience throughout the company,” she added. | https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/01/01/pldt-group-bags-22-iso-certifications/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pldt-group-bags-22-iso-certifications | 2024-01-01T05:32:29Z |
Maharashtra Records Surge in Weekly Covid Cases, Soars from 103 to 620
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: January 1, 2024 10:08 AM2024-01-01T10:08:13+5:302024-01-01T10:08:44+5:30
India witnessed a 22% surge in Covid cases this week compared to the previous one, marking the first time ...
India witnessed a 22% surge in Covid cases this week compared to the previous one, marking the first time in seven months that the daily tally exceeded 800. Despite the relatively low overall numbers and a gradual increase, possibly due to limited testing and many cases being mild, data indicates a nationwide spread of the JN.1-driven surge. Kerala, initially reporting the highest counts, may have already peaked in infections.
In the week ending Saturday (December 24-30), India reported 4,652 new Covid cases, up from 3,818 in the previous seven days, accompanied by 29 deaths compared to 17 earlier. On Saturday, the daily tally reached 841, the highest since May 18, 2023, with three fatalities.
While Kerala sees a decline in cases, other states, notably Karnataka and Maharashtra, are experiencing a rise. These two, along with Kerala, are the only states where the daily case count has surpassed 100. Karnataka reported 922 new infections during the week, a three-fold increase from the previous seven days, while Maharashtra saw cases rise from 103 to 620. The number of states/UTs reporting Covid cases in the past week increased to 20, more than double the count on December 15, suggesting the JN.1 subvariant's spread across the country.
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It was in the final week of February that it felt as though the Manchester United of old was popping its head above the parapet.
After beating Barcelona 2-1 in the second-leg of their Europa League play-off round tie at Old Trafford, United ended their six-year wait for a trophy three days later, lifting the Carabao Cup at Wembley. One of the most iconic images captured from that 2-0 triumph over Newcastle United was of Erik ten Hag dancing with Lisandro Martinez and Antony on the Wembley turf.
Both Martinez and Antony had followed Ten Hag in swapping Amsterdam for Manchester. Both arrived for big-money fees and both had been hand-picked by the United boss in his quest to put his own stamp on the squad he had inherited.
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Despite an initially shaky start, Martinez soon settled into life in England. Along with fellow summer signing Casemiro, he was making a legitimate case to make the Team of the Season.
Antony, on the flip side, offered glimpses of what he could bring to the table. His tie-winning strike against Barcelona felt as though it would go down as his breakthrough moment in M16.
Since bending home that left-footed effort almost a year ago, however, he has scored just two goals - the most recent of which was plundered on April 16 in a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. It was therefore somewhat ironic that his last act of 2023 saw him hooked less than 10 minutes into the second half of Saturday's defeat at the same venue to a background of cheers from the away end.
It was the second time in less than two months that the sight of Antony's shirt number being displayed in red on the fourth official's board had been celebrated by United's travelling contingent. Supporters also cheered when he was withdrawn against Fulham at Craven Cottage on November 4.
Though United supporters are usually patient, that patience is now wearing increasingly thin with Antony. More than 60 appearances into his Old Trafford career, it is becoming impossible to defend him.
His performance at Forest was up there with one of the worst any United player produced in 2023. He was incredibly fortunate to come back out for the second half.
Antony ended his first full year as a United player with five goals and three assists to his name and none so far this season. For £85.5million, those numbers are inexcusable.
Though the Brazilian was an unknown quantity at the time of his arrival at Old Trafford, it was clear from Ten Hag's perseverance to bring him to the club that he expected goals, creativity and a sprinkling of Brazilian magic. As a right-sided winger at United it is your duty to score goals and create them, regardless of the transfer fee or anything else. Antony's dry spell in front of goal now stands at 30 matches.
A week prior to the defeat at Forest, United were beaten by West Ham United, losing 2-0 at the London Stadium. Former United transfer target Mohammed Kudus - another former Ajax employee - and Jarrod Bowen got the goals.
Between the pair of them they have 22 goals this season, with Bowen plundering 13 and Kudus nine. On current form United signed the wrong player from Ajax with Kudus earning plenty of plaudits for his recent showings.
The Ghanaian is proving an all-round nightmare for opposing defenders and midfielders to deal with, such is the way he drops deep to get on the ball and fight. He is a grafter that supporters of any club would warm to.
Like Bowen, he is also a multifunctional forward capable of playing out wide or through the middle. Regardless of where Hammers boss David Moyes deploys him, he delivers and impacts games. Antony, despite playing just one role, does not.
Bowen, meanwhile, ended 2023 with 21 goals. He cost West Ham around a quarter of what United paid for Antony.
Though there are no guarantees Kudus or Bowen would thrive in United colours, they are players that were available for a fraction of the price paid for Antony. Both are consistent performers and give West Ham goals and creativity, either from wide areas or centrally.
Having a multifunctional forward is becoming a trendy look for most Premier League clubs nowadays and United haven't got one. Indeed with the exception of Garnacho, the Reds have not looked remotely threatening from wide areas this season.
Signing a versatile attacker who is comfortable out wide and through the middle has to be a leading priority for 2024. It says a lot about United's failings of recent years - instigated by poor planning - that the manager they sacked almost a decade ago has got something they need. | https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/watched-manchester-united-year-realised-28371455 | 2024-01-01T05:32:31Z |
Texas vs. Washington Sugar Bowl Semifinal Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - Monday, January 1
According to our computer model, the No. 2 Washington Huskies will beat the No. 3 Texas Longhorns when the two teams play at Caesars Superdome on Monday, January 1, which kicks off at 8:45 PM. For our projections on the spead, point total, and final score, see the rest of the article below.
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- Based on this contest's moneyline, the Longhorns have an implied win probability of 63.6%.
- Against the spread, the Longhorns are 7-6-0 this season.
- Texas has an ATS record of 6-6 when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
- The Longhorns have played 13 games this season and five of them have gone over the total.
- Texas games this season have posted an average total of 54, which is 9.5 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
Washington Betting Info (2023)
- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Huskies have a 40.8% chance to win.
- So far this year, the Huskies have put together a 6-6-1 record against the spread.
- Washington is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this year.
- The Huskies have hit the over in six of their 13 games with a set total (46.2%).
- The average point total for the Washington this year is 1.2 points less than this game's over/under.
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Majilis Speaker receives Austrian Ambassador
During the meeting, Nurlan Nigmatulin highlighted that Austria is Kazakhstan's strategically important partner. Besides, Kazakhstan attaches great importance to further strengthening of the interaction between Astana and Vienna. For 27 years of diplomatic relations, the countries have established a trust-based political dialogue and built deep trade and economic ties.
The Majilis Chairman underlined the official visits of President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev to Austria and Federal President of Austria Heinz Fischer to Kazakhstan laid a firm foundation for the development of comprehensive cooperation.
According to Nurmat Nigmatulin, alongside green technologies, tourism, and the cultural and humanitarian areas, interparliamentary cooperation is also one of the promising and crucial areas for deepening bilateral partnership.
The Majilis Speaker said that regular meetings of dedicated committees, cooperation groups will facilitate the exchange of best legislation practices.
The Austrian Ambassador pointed out that Kazakhstan is the leader in the region, and that there are good economic, cultural and humanitarian ties between the two countries. At the same time, Gerhard Sailler stressed that it was Kazakhstan which adopted such a document essential for the OSCE as the Astana Declaration during the organization's summit in 2010.
Speaking about a wide range of Kazakhstan-Austria relations, the ambassador expressed hope for further strengthening of inter-parliamentary cooperation. | https://en.inform.kz/news/majilis-speaker-receives-austrian-ambassador_a3494015/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:31Z |
How to Watch EFL Championship Soccer Today: TV & Live Streaming Links - Monday, January 1
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 10:12 PM EST|Updated: 1 hour ago
There is no shortage of excitement on Monday's Championship schedule, including Plymouth Argyle squaring off against Watford on ESPN+.
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- Game Time: 7:30 AM ET
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Julius Randle vs. Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves: Stats, Projections and Game Preview
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 11:45 PM EST|Updated: 36 minutes ago
Monday's NBA schedule includes Julius Randle's New York Knicks (17-15) hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves (24-7) at Madison Square Garden. The opening tip is at 3:00 PM ET.
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- Game Day: Monday, January 1, 2024
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
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- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
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Julius Randle & the Knicks
- Randle gets the Knicks 23.6 points, 9.6 boards and 4.8 assists per game. He also averages 0.6 steals and 0.2 blocks.
- The Knicks' +46 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 1.4 points per game) is a result of putting up 115.3 points per game (15th in NBA) while giving up 113.9 per contest (14th in league).
- The 45.0 rebounds per game New York accumulates rank sixth in the league, 4.0 more than the 41.0 its opponents grab.
- The Knicks connect on 12.9 three-pointers per game (11th in the league), while their opponents have made 13.6 on average.
- New York and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Knicks commit 12.4 per game (seventh in league) and force 13.0 (17th in NBA).
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Anthony Edwards & the Timberwolves
- Anthony Edwards is averaging 26 points, 5.2 assists and 5.4 boards per contest.
- The Timberwolves have a +182 scoring differential, topping opponents by 5.9 points per game. They're putting up 113.3 points per game to rank 20th in the league and are giving up 107.4 per outing to rank first in the NBA.
- Minnesota is 11th in the NBA at 44.4 rebounds per game. That's 3.8 more than the 40.6 its opponents average.
- The Timberwolves connect on 1.1 more threes per contest than the opposition, 12.1 (21st in the league) compared to their opponents' 11.0.
- Minnesota has committed 1.3 more turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 14.7 (27th in NBA play) while forcing 13.4 (13th in the league).
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Bigg Boss 17: Double or triple eviction? Apart from Rinku Dhawan, Neil Bhatt, THIS contestant gets eliminated
Neil Bhatt, Abhishek Kumar, Ayesha Khan, and Rinku were nominated following the nomination task in which Isha Malviya was accused of being prejudiced and unfair.
The cyclone of multiple evictions appears to have reached Bigg Boss 17's house. While four contestants were nominated this week, Rinku Dhawan and Neil Bhatt's time on the show has come to an end. Meanwhile, Ayesha Khan and Abhishek Kumar were declared safe.
Double eviction
After the arrival of Ayesha Khan, who made some stunning accusations regarding her relationship with Munawar Faruqui, this week was filled with a lot of turmoil. While the actress was seen confronting and exposing the BB member, she was also one of the candidates nominated during her first week in the house.
Neil, Abhishek, Ayesha, and Rinku were nominated following the nomination task in which Isha Malviya was accused of being prejudiced and unfair. Abhishek also got into a heated argument with Isha about her partiality during the task.
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However, a Twitter handle called 'The Khabri' has made a strong statement on social media that there was another elimination in Bigg Boss 17 other than Neil Bhatt and Rinku Dhawan. The account claimed that Anurag Dobhal had also been nominated.
However, no formal confirmation has been provided. According to sources, three people will be evicted from the property within a week. So far, Anurag Dobhal has been in the news for voicing concerns about the filmmakers. | https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/bigg-boss-17-double-or-triple-eviction-apart-from-rinku-dhawan-neil-bhatt-this-contestant-gets-eliminated-rkk-s6ke65 | 2024-01-01T05:32:35Z |
Bucks vs. Pacers: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Home/Road Splits
The Indiana Pacers (17-14) are 6.5-point underdogs as they attempt to build on a three-game winning streak when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks (24-8) on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Fiserv Forum. The contest airs at 8:00 PM ET on BSWI and BSIN. The matchup has an over/under set at 259.5 points.
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- When: Monday, January 1, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- Where: Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- TV: BSWI and BSIN
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- Milwaukee's 32 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 259.5 points six times.
- Milwaukee has an average total of 243.9 in its contests this year, 15.6 fewer points than this game's over/under.
- The Bucks are 15-17-0 against the spread this season.
- This season, Milwaukee has been favored 31 times and won 24, or 77.4%, of those games.
- Milwaukee has a record of 13-1, a 92.9% win rate, when it's favored by -275 or more by sportsbooks this season.
- The Bucks have a 73.3% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
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- The Bucks are 6-4 against the spread and 9-1 overall in their past 10 contests.
- Seven of Bucks' last 10 outings have hit the over.
- Against the spread, Milwaukee has fared worse at home, covering seven times in 18 home games, and eight times in 14 road games.
- The 125.0 points per game the Bucks score are just 0.2 more points than the Pacers give up (124.8).
- Milwaukee has a 12-4 record against the spread and a 16-0 record overall when scoring more than 124.8 points.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens clinched a division title and the top seed in the AFC.
There’s no mathematical way to tell if the star quarterback wrapped up the MVP award, too, but his fans made their views on the topic clear.
Serenaded throughout by “MVP!” chants, Jackson threw for 321 yards and five touchdowns as the Ravens eviscerated the Miami Dolphins 56-19 on Sunday. Baltimore won its first AFC North title since 2019, when Jackson was named MVP. He might be closing in on that honor again.
“He played a perfect football game in terms of the passing game,” coach John Harbaugh said.
The stat sheet agreed. Jackson went 18 of 21 without an interception. He finished with a perfect passer rating of 158.3.
Jackson missed the end of the past two Baltimore seasons because of injuries. Now the Ravens can rest him voluntarily next week if they want, although Harbaugh was noncommittal on that.
Baltimore (13-3) has won six straight, and the Ravens rolled through a grueling December stretch that included games against the Rams, Jaguars, 49ers and Dolphins.
“I don’t know if I’ve seen a more impressive performance in a game. I’m not sure I’ve seen a more impressive performance in a season to date,” said Harbaugh, whose team will have a first-round bye before hosting its postseason opener. “Obviously we have a lot more to do. We’ve got a lot of work to do in front of us, but this is a mature football team.”
Miami (11-5) is also postseason bound, but now the winner of next weekend’s Dolphins-Bills game will take the AFC East. Miami was without two offensive stars in receiver Jaylen Waddle (ankle) and running back Raheem Mostert (knee, ankle).
And now the Dolphins face another potentially significant injury. Linebacker Bradley Chubb — with his team down 30 points — had to be carted off with 3:05 remaining after hurting his knee.
That raised obvious questions about why Chubb was still in the game.
“There’s times like this one where I would like a time machine for sure,” Miami coach Mike McDaniel said.
Jackson had more touchdown passes than incompletions. That’s a feat Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa also accomplished in a 70-20 win over Denver in Week 3.
Jackson also had a perfect passer rating against Miami in 2019. He joins Tom Brady (against Detroit) as the only quarterbacks with two perfect ratings against the same team, with a minimum of 20 attempts.
“I love the guy,” Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen said. “He proved everything he had to prove. If anybody else saying otherwise, they just don’t like Lamar. That’s what it is. They don’t like us, they don’t like Baltimore, they don’t like Lamar.”
This matchup featured Miami’s top-ranked scoring offense and Baltimore’s top-ranked scoring defense. In the early going, the Dolphins had the upper hand. They scored on the game’s first drive when Tagovailoa threw an 8-yard pass to Cedrick Wilson Jr. Jackson answered with a 20-yard scoring strike to Justice Hill.
Miami would have had another touchdown on its second drive, but Tyreek Hill bobbled the ball in the end zone and the Dolphins kicked a field goal.
The Ravens took the lead for good in the second quarter when Gus Edwards capped an 89-yard drive with a 1-yard scoring run. After another Miami field goal, Jackson immediately found Zay Flowers open deep for a 75-yard touchdown that made it 21-13.
The Ravens struck again 94 seconds later thanks to a pair of one-handed catches. The first was an interception by Roquan Smith, the second a 35-yard catch-and-run TD by Isaiah Likely on fourth-and-7.
Justice Hill returned the second-half kickoff 78 yards, setting up Jackson’s 7-yard TD toss to Likely that made it 35-13.
Miami trailed 35-14 with under 13 minutes remaining last season before rallying to a 42-38 win over the Ravens. The Dolphins started the fourth quarter with a touchdown this time, a 1-yard pass from Tagovailoa to De’Von Achane, but it was Baltimore that closed strong.
“Last year, the score was looking like that at halftime and third quarter. Then those guys started making plays and we didn’t do anything,” Jackson said. “The only thing that was on my mind was to finish the game, and today we did it.”
The Ravens marched right back down the field and scored on Jackson’s 4-yard pass to Patrick Ricard to go up 42-19. Melvin Gordon III added a 7-yard touchdown run, and a Miami fumble led to a another TD. Tyler Huntley threw a scoring pass to Charlie Kolar on third-and-goal from the 19.
(That was Huntley’s only pass attempt. He also finished with a perfect 158.3 passer rating.)
“We’ll look at the film tomorrow, see what we can do better and move on to the Bills,” Tagovailoa said. “Everything is still in front of us for what we want to accomplish as a team.”
STREAKS AND MILESTONES
The Ravens rushed for at least 100 yards for a 32nd consecutive game and had a sack for a 37th straight. … Jackson reached 800 yards rushing on the season, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to do that three times. … This was the second-highest scoring total in franchise history for the Ravens, behind only their 59-10 win at Miami in that 2019 romp. … Tyreek Hill surpassed 10,000 yards receiving for his career.
INJURIES
The teams weren’t at full strength at the start, and the injuries continued throughout the game. Miami lost CB Xavien Howard (foot). Baltimore CB Marlon Humphrey (calf) went down as well. Ravens NT Michael Pierce and S Daryl Worley were both evaluated for head injuries.
UP NEXT
Dolphins: Host Buffalo next weekend.
Ravens: Host Pittsburgh next weekend.
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When the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund stunned the golf world in June with an out-of-nowhere announcement of an agreement between the two warring entities, their stated intention was to formalize their agreement for the future of golf by the end of the 2023 calendar year.
As the clock hit midnight Eastern Time on New Year's Eve, no agreement was announced, and all signs appeared to point to a delay.
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan sent a memo to Tour players on Sunday afternoon insisting that they "have made meaningful progress" in negotiations, and that they were trying to extend the deadline. Specifics on what that meant, or what the new deadline is, were not given.
That's not necessarily a dire sign; the June agreement was, in effect, only a pledge to halt legal hostilities between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf. Many parties involved noted that there was always the possibility of a delay in completing a complicated merger that charted the future of the men's professional game.
"We operate in good faith and I see that on both sides," Monahan said in September at the Tour Championship. "And that framework agreement, which is an agreement to reach an agreement, put us in a position to reach an agreement ... If you saw the amount of conversation and the time that the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and PIF are spending working forward from a framework to a definitive, I think would you see the sincerity of the efforts there."
More recently, as it became obvious that there were still deep divides between the key stakeholders, rhetoric changed from certainty to reframed optimism.
"I am confident a deal will get done in some way," Tiger Woods said earlier in December at the Hero World Challenge. "Whether that comes Dec. 31 or is pushed back, we're all — all sides understand we're working together. There are no lawsuits. Everyone's understanding what that looks like, and we're all progressing going forward. Everyone's working right now with no animosity. We're trying to work to try and get a deal done for the Tour and for all parties involved."
However, there are external indications that this agreement might not be proceeding as smoothly as its principals would like. The PGA Tour has engaged with other outside investors, a move that would blunt the PIF's key advantage: overwhelming financial resources. In December, the Tour announced it was negotiating with a group of outside investors made up of several major professional sports team owners.
The Tour needs an infusion of capital because, thanks to the PIF, it's found itself in an unsustainable financial arms race. As Saudi riches lured away big names with monstrous sums, the Tour hiked purses and guarantees to its players past what it could comfortably bear.
Another concern for the two entities: the interest of the United States government, which is eyeing the agreement closely. A pledge between the PGA Tour and LIV not to poach one another's players was scrapped due to antitrust concerns, and LIV finally took advantage of that in December.
Perhaps as a reminder that money still runs the professional game, PIF riches enticed Jon Rahm — once thought of as an unshakable defender of the PGA Tour — to join LIV Golf. Rumors have persisted that other players would join Rahm before the LIV season officially begins in January.
The PGA Tour season begins later this week with the Sentry, the Hawaii tournament which welcomes last year's (eligible) champions and players who finished in the top 50 of last year's FedEx Cup. The star-studded field includes every top player on Tour last year with the exception of Rory McIlroy, who's staying home, and Rahm, for obvious reasons. | https://www.kkyx.com/news/national/pga-tour-saudis-fail/XITIQJSUFC3D3APYIGNAXZJBZM/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:35Z |
Savantwadi Prison Gets a Royal Makeover with Grand Gate
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: January 1, 2024 10:38 AM2024-01-01T10:38:35+5:302024-01-01T10:40:01+5:30
Savantwadi: The historic Savantwadi prison is getting a majestic makeover. A grand, ornate gate inspired by Satara prison has ...
Savantwadi: The historic Savantwadi prison is getting a majestic makeover. A grand, ornate gate inspired by Satara prison has been installed, transforming the entrance of the historical structure. Now, entering the prison feels like stepping into a royal palace.
This intricately designed gate was crafted in Akkeri village of Kudal taluka and installed at the prison just a week ago.
Savantwadi prison is renowned for its unique architecture which dates back to the princely state era. The internal structure, electrical system, water piping, and even wells remain from that period. However, the main gate had deteriorated over time, prompting the prison administration to request repairs for several years.
A New Entrance:
Responding to the administration's pleas, the district magistrate granted permission for renovation. Superintendent Sandeep Ekshinghe took the initiative and decided to model the new gate after the impressive entrance of Satara prison. After sharing the concept with the Public Works Department, he prepared a detailed budget. A fund of seven lakh rupees was approved, and the gate was constructed.
Local artisans from Akkeri crafted the ornate gate, which now draws everyone's attention due to the prison's prominent location in the town.
"The old gate was dilapidated," explained Superintendent Ekshinghe. "We wanted the new one to complement the heritage of the prison, hence the inspiration from Satara." | https://www.lokmattimes.com/maharashtra/savantwadi-prison-gets-a-royal-makeover-with-grand-gate/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:36Z |
Soccer-Kewell takes over from Muscat as new Yokohama F Marinos manager
Japan's Yokohama F Marinos have appointed former Australia and Leeds United forward Harry Kewell as the club's new manager, the J.League outfit announced on Sunday. Muscat left at the conclusion of the 2023 season and has since been appointed head coach at Chinese Super League side Shanghai Port. Kewell joins after spending the last 18 months as assistant coach at Celtic having had previous managerial stints at Crawley Town, Notts County, Oldham Athletic and Barnet.
Japan's Yokohama F Marinos have appointed former Australia and Leeds United forward Harry Kewell as the club's new manager, the J.League outfit announced on Sunday. The 45-year-old replaces Kevin Muscat, who left at the end of the season after Marinos finished runners-up behind Vissel Kobe in the title race.
"I am incredibly proud and excited to represent Yokohama F Marinos," Kewell said in a statement. "I would like to thank the club for putting their trust in me to take the team forward. There is a lot of work ahead of us, and I am eager to get onto the training ground to start working with the players.
"We will work together as we aim to bring success to the club. The hard work begins now." Kewell becomes the third Australian coach in a row to take charge of the club, following in the footsteps of Ange Postecoglou and Muscat.
Postecoglou won the J.League title with the club in 2019 before leaving to join Celtic in Scotland, while Muscat also claimed the domestic crown in 2022. Muscat left at the conclusion of the 2023 season and has since been appointed head coach at Chinese Super League side Shanghai Port.
Kewell joins after spending the last 18 months as assistant coach at Celtic having had previous managerial stints at Crawley Town, Notts County, Oldham Athletic and Barnet. His first competitive game in charge is expected to come in the last 16 of the Asian Champions League, with Marinos drawn to play against Thailand's Bangkok United in February.
The new J.League campaign is slated to kick off on Feb. 23.
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LONDON—For holding a sign outside a courthouse reminding jurors of their right to acquit defendants, a retiree faces up to two years in prison. For hanging a banner reading Just Stop Oil off a bridge, an engineer got a three-year prison sentence. Just for walking slowly down the street, scores of people have been arrested.
They are among hundreds of environmental activists arrested for peaceful demonstrations in the UK, where tough new laws restrict the right to protest.
The Conservative government says the laws prevent extremist activists from hurting the economy and disrupting daily life. Critics say civil rights are being eroded without enough scrutiny from lawmakers or protection by the courts. They say the sweeping arrests of peaceful demonstrators, along with government officials labeling environmental activists extremists, mark a worrying departure for a liberal democracy.
“Legitimate protest is part of what makes any country a safe and civilized place to live,” said Jonathon Porritt, an ecologist and former director of Friends of the Earth, who joined a vigil outside London’s Central Criminal Court to protest the treatment of demonstrators.
“The government has made its intent very clear, which is basically to suppress what is legitimate, lawful protest and to use every conceivable mechanism at their disposal to do that.”
A patchwork democracy
Britain is one of the world’s oldest democracies, home of the Magna Carta, a centuries-old Parliament and an independent judiciary. That democratic system is underpinned by an “unwritten constitution”—a set of laws, rules, conventions and judicial decisions accumulated over hundreds of years.
The effect of that patchwork is “we rely on self-restraint by governments,” said Andrew Blick, author of “Democratic Turbulence in the United Kingdom” and a political scientist at King’s College London. “You hope the people in power are going to behave themselves.”
But what if they don’t? During three turbulent and scandal-tarnished years in office, Boris Johnson pushed prime ministerial power to the limits. More recently, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has asked Parliament to overrule the U.K. Supreme Court, which blocked a plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda.
Such actions have piled pressure on Britain’s democratic foundations. Critics say cracks have appeared.
As former Conservative justice minister David Lidington put it: “The ‘good chap’ theory of checks and balances has now been tested to destruction.”
Government takes aim at protesters
The canaries in the coal mine of the right to protest are environmental activists who have blocked roads and bridges, glued themselves to trains, splattered artworks with paint, sprayed buildings with fake blood, doused athletes in orange powder and more to draw attention to the threats posed by climate change.
The protesters, from groups such as Extinction Rebellion, Just Stop Oil and Insulate Britain, argue that civil disobedience is justified by a climate emergency that threatens humanity’s future.
Sunak has called the protesters “selfish” and “ideological zealots,” and the British government has responded to the disruption with laws constraining the right to peaceful protest. Legal changes made in 2022 created a statutory offense of “public nuisance,” punishable by up to 10 years in prison, and gave police more powers to restrict protests judged to be disruptive.
It was followed by the 2023 Public Order Act, which broadened the definition of “serious disruption,” allowing police to search demonstrators for items including locks and glue. It imposes penalties of up to 12 months in prison for protesters who block “key infrastructure,” defined widely to include roads and bridges.
The government said it was acting to “protect the law-abiding majority’s right to go about their daily lives.” But Parliament’s cross-party Joint Human Rights Committee warned that the changes would have “a chilling effect on the right to protest.”
Days after the new act took effect in May, six anti-monarchist activists were arrested before the coronation of King Charles III before they had so much as held up a “Not My King” placard. All were later released without charge.
In recent months the pace of protests and the scale of arrests has picked up, partly as a result of a legal tweak that criminalized slow walking, a tactic adopted by protesters to block traffic by marching at low speed along roads. Hundreds of Just Stop Oil activists have been detained by police within moments of starting to walk.
Some protesters have received prison sentences that have been called unduly punitive.
Structural engineer Morgan Trowland was one of two Just Stop Oil activists who scaled the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge over the River Thames near London in October 2022, forcing police to shut the highway below for 40 hours. He was sentenced to three years in prison for causing a public nuisance. Judge Shane Collery said the tough sentence was “both for the chaos you caused and to deter others from seeking to copy you.”
He was released early on Dec. 13, having spent a total of 14 months in custody.
Ian Fry, the United Nations’ rapporteur for climate change and human rights, wrote to the British government in August over the stiff sentences, calling the anti-protest law a “direct attack on the right to the freedom of peaceful assembly.” Michel Forst, the UN special rapporteur on environmental defenders, in October called the British laws “terrifying.”
The Conservative government has dismissed the criticism.
“Those who break the law should feel the full force of it,” Sunak said in response.
Even more worrying, some legal experts say, is the “justice lottery” facing arrested protesters. Half the environmentalists tried by juries have been acquitted after explaining their motivations, including nine women who smashed a bank’s windows with hammers and five activists who sprayed the Treasury with fake blood from a firehose.
But at some other trials, judges have banned defendants from mentioning climate change or their reasons for protesting. Several defendants who defied the orders have been jailed for contempt of court.
Tim Crosland, a former government lawyer turned environmental activist, said it’s “Kafkaesque if people are on trial and they’ve got a gag around their mouth.”
“That feels like something that happens in Russia or China, not here,” he said.
To highlight concern about such judges’ orders, retired social worker Trudi Warner sat outside Inner London Crown Court in March holding a sign reading “Jurors—You have an absolute right to acquit a defendant according to your conscience.” She was arrested and later informed by the solicitor-general that she would be prosecuted for contempt of court, which is punishable by up to two years in prison. Britain has strict contempt laws intended to protect jurors from interference.
Since then, hundreds more people have held similar signs outside courthouses to protest a charge they say undermines the foundations of trial by jury. Two-dozen of the “Defend Our Juries” protesters have been interviewed by police, though so far no one apart from Warner has been charged.
Porritt said the aim is “to bring it to people’s attention that there is now this assault on the judicial process and on the rights of jurors to acquit according to their conscience.”
Is Brexit to blame?
Many legal and constitutional experts say the treatment of protesters is just one symptom of an increasingly reckless attitude toward Britain’s democratic structures that has been fueled by Brexit.
Britain’s 2016 referendum on whether to leave the European Union was won by a populist “leave” campaign that promised to restore Parliament’s – and by extension the public’s—sovereignty and control over UK borders, money and laws.
The divorce brought to power Boris Johnson, who vowed to “get Brexit done,” but appeared unprepared for the complexities involved in unpicking decades of ties with the EU.
Johnson tested Britain’s unwritten constitution. When lawmakers blocked his attempts to leave the bloc without a divorce agreement, he suspended Parliament—until the U.K. Supreme Court ruled that illegal. He later proposed breaking international law by reneging on the U’s exit treaty with the EU.
He also became enmeshed in personal scandals—from murky funding for his vacations and home decoration to lockdown-breaking parties during the pandemic. He was finally ousted from office by his own fed-up lawmakers in 2022, and later found to have lied to Parliament.
“People were elevated to high office (by Brexit) who then behaved in ways which were difficult to reconcile with maintenance of a stable democracy,” said Blick, the King’s College professor.
The populist instinct, if not the personal extravagance, has continued under Johnson’s Conservative successors as prime minister. In November, the UK Supreme Court ruled that a plan by Sunak to send asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda was unlawful because the country is not a safe place for refugees. The government has responded with a plan to pass a law declaring Rwanda safe, regardless of what the court says.
The bill, which is currently before Parliament, has caused consternation among legal experts. Former Solicitor-General Edward Garnier said “changing the law to declare Rwanda a safe haven is rather like a bill which says that Parliament has decided that all dogs are cats.”
But Blick says Britain’s unwritten constitution means that checks and balances are easier to override than in some other democracies.
“Nothing can actually be deemed clearly to be unconstitutional,” he said. “So there’s no real blockage (on political power) other than that’s where you come back to self-restraint.”
A democratic deficit?
In Britain’s system, Parliament is meant to act as a bulwark against executive overreach. But in recent years, the government has given lawmakers less and less time to scrutinize legislation. Because the Conservative government has a large House of Commons majority, it can push bills through after perfunctory time for debate. Many laws are passed in skeleton form, with the detail filled in later through what’s known as secondary legislation, which does not receive the full parliamentary scrutiny given to a bill.
It increasingly falls to Parliament’s upper chamber, the House of Lords, to scrutinize and try to amend laws that the House of Commons has waved through. The Lords spent months this year trying to water down the anti-protest provisions in the Public Order Act. But ultimately the upper house can’t overrule the Commons. And as an unelected assortment of political appointees, a handful of judges and bishops and a smattering of hereditary nobles, it’s arguably not the height of 21st-century democracy.
“Of course the Lords is indefensible, but so is the Commons in its current form,” William Wallace, a Liberal Democrat member of the Lords, told a recent conference on Britain’s constitution. “The Commons has almost given up detailed scrutiny of government bills.”
Since Brexit, academics, politicians and others have been debating Britain’s democratic deficit in a series of meetings, conferences and reports. Proposed remedies include citizens’ assemblies, a new body to oversee the constitution and a higher bar for changing key laws. But none of that is on the immediate horizon—much less a written constitution.
The protesters, meanwhile, say they are fighting for democracy as well as the environment.
Sue Parfitt, an 81-year-old Anglican priest who has been arrested more times than she can remember as part of the group Christian Climate Action, has twice been acquitted of criminal charges. She, too, was interviewed by police after holding a sign outside court reminding jurors of their rights.
“It’s worth doing to keep the right to protest alive, quite apart from climate change,” she said.
“It would be difficult for me to get to prison at 81. But I’m prepared to go. … There is a sense in which going to prison is the ultimate statement you can make.” This story, supported by the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting, is part of an ongoing Associated Press series covering threats to democracy in Europe.
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Mansour bin Zayed receives Ambassador of Kazakhstan
ABU DHABI, KAZINFORM H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, today received outgoing Ambassador of Kazakhstan to UAE, Kairat Lama Sharif, who came to bid farewell on the occasion of the end of his tenure.
Sheikh Mansour praised Ambassador Sharif's efforts in furthering relations between the two countries, and wished him success in his new endeavours, WAM reported.
The Ambassador lauded his country's progressive ties with the UAE and expressed his thanks to Sheikh Mansour for the cooperation offered to him during his tenure. | https://en.inform.kz/news/mansour-bin-zayed-receives-ambassador-of-kazakhstan_a3492267/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:38Z |
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The New York Knicks (17-15) are underdogs (+1.5) as they attempt to end a three-game losing streak when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves (24-7) at 3:00 PM ET on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Madison Square Garden. The matchup airs on NBA TV, MSG, and BSN. The over/under in the matchup is set at 223.5.
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Ed Woodward once described the January transfer window as driven by the desperation of the seller, rather than the buyer. Manchester United are desperate for a goalscorer.
Anthony Martial has been absent for the last three weeks with illness and the de facto No.9, Rasmus Hojlund, broke his Premier League duck at the 15th go last week. Hojlund has operated above what the brief should be for a callow 20-year-old striker and United need to ease that burden.
The unwell Hojlund was not at the City Ground, where United were devoid of an out-and-out striker in their matchday squad. Amad, trialled as a false nine by Erik ten Hag in friendlies, returned to the matchday squad for the first time since December 2021.
Annually, United downplay expectations as midnight on New Year's Eve looms. Yet three of the most consequential United transfers in the past decade - Juan Mata, Alexis Sanchez and Bruno Fernandes - were all executed in January.
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Yesteryear, Sir Alex Ferguson mulled over Stan Collymore, Les Ferdinand and Andy Cole as the halfway point of the 1994-95 season. United made Newcastle an offer they could not refuse for Cole and did similarly nine years later for another No.9 in Louis Saha, prised from Fulham.
That the best and worst United signings of the post-Ferguson era have come in January typifies their slapdash strategy. United eschewed a move for Fernandes months before he was driven into Carrington and the summer speculation in Portugal was a source of irritation for those in the United communications department.
Ten Hag likened the scheduled mid-January return date of five players as "like new signings". United should have a fuller squad by the closure of the winter window, particularly in a month where there will be a maximum of three fixtures.
Last season, United made three loan signings in the winter window and all were enforced. Newcastle recalled the haphazard Martin Dubravka, so United brought in Jack Butland. Cristiano Ronaldo's exit interview with Piers Morgan prompted a move for Wout Weghorst and a long-term injury to Christian Eriksen sparked an 11th-hour approach for Marcel Sabitzer.
Sabitzer was a worthy arrival. Weghorst was not. Overexposed due to the brittleness of Martial, Weghorst's two goals in 31 games were tap-ins and he failed to get off the mark in 18 Premier League appearances. Hojlund has at least avoided that ignominy.
Similarly to the first half of last season, the majority of United's wins have been by one goal. Only one of their ten league victories has been by a greater margin than one goal.
Weghorst was a flop at Burnley, who had no intention of reintegrating him into their squad following promotion, and he is at Hoffenheim on loan. Weghorst did not score until his 10th game.
United have to run any significant decisions by the Ineos Group as they await regulatory approval from the Premier League for their stake which could rise to 29%. Domestic and European financial fair play rules will have a bearing on business, particularly with no European football on United's calendar for the remainder of the season. Finishing bottom of Group A in the Champions League will cost United around £28million.
Selling is pressing in January. United were open to severing ties with Jadon Sancho in the final week the window was open for clubs in the Saudi Pro League and they have had four months to facilitate an exit route for their persona non grata. So has Sancho's agent, Emeka Obasi. Donny van de Beek's United career is all but over, with a loan move to Eintracht Frankfurt agreed in principle.
January is the last window United have to obtain a fee for Martial. The club have suggested they will not trigger the one-year extension in his deal and are prepared to release the 28-year-old in the summer.
Martial was last seen trudging around the pitch after his substitution was cheered by sizeable section of the Old Trafford crowd in the defeat to Bournemouth on December 9. He was loaned to Sevilla in January 2022 and if he has any desire to return to the France squad then his agent Philippe Lamboley ought to start yapping.
Lamboley brazenly undermined Jose Mourinho the day before he was sacked and Ralf Rangnick barely two weeks into his interim manager tenure.
Buy/loan:
A goalscorer
United erred in settling for a potential goalscorer rather than a proven alternative. Weghorst was too convenient last January and an impressionable recruit, having scored twice for the Netherlands against Argentina in an engrossing World Cup quarter-final a month earlier.
Funds for a significant signing could be scarce as United await approval for Ineos to join their board but there are sellable assets to part-fund a sensible signing.
Sell
Donny van de Beek
The meek Van de Beek should have packed his bags some time ago. He has played 19 minutes all season and Eintracht could have the option to make the deal permanent for £12.5m.
Anthony Martial
Martial has had more injuries than goals in the last three-and-a-half years and he has not completed 90 minutes in the Premier League since January 2021. He is out of contract in the summer, so United have to look for a buyer this month.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka/Raphael Varane/Hannibal Mejbri?
United have still not confirmed if or when they will trigger the one-year options in the deals of the aforementioned trio. Logically, they should do with the majority for resale value alone. But if there is a taker in January prepared to table an acceptable bid then a departure could be sooner rather than later. | https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/one-signing-three-sales-what-28368356 | 2024-01-01T05:32:41Z |
Jackky Bhagnani, Rakul Preet Singh to have destination wedding in Goa? Here's what we know
In 2021, Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani announced their relationship on social media.
It is not hidden that Bollywood couple Jackky Bhagnani and Rakul Preet Singh have been dating for quite some time now. While the two never openly spoke about their relationship, it was believed that they will get married in February 2024.
Jackky Bhagnani, Rakul Preet Singh's marriage destination
According to the Hindustan Times, the couple have decided Goa as their wedding destination. The pair is presently in Thailand for New Year's Eve and Jackky's birthday. Although no confirmation has come from their end, a close source revealed this news to the Hindustan Times.
Jackky Bhagnani, Rakul Preet Singh's relationship
In 2021, Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani announced their relationship on social media. They have always been tight-lipped about how they met and fell in love. While the paparazzi have frequently photographed them together at the airport or on dinner outings, the couple has never revealed much about their relationship. Fans are expecting that after a little more than two years of dating, the couple will say 'I do' in 2024. | https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/jackky-bhagnani-rakul-preet-singh-to-get-have-destination-wedding-in-goa-here-s-what-we-know-rkk-s6kfgx | 2024-01-01T05:32:41Z |
Premier League Anytime Goal Scorer Prop Bets & Odds in the US Today, January 1
Published: Dec. 20, 2023 at 10:33 PM CST|Updated: 47 minutes ago
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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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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Detroit coach Dan Campbell said he explained to officials before playing the Dallas Cowboys what would happen on a 2-point conversion play the Lions had planned.
Chaos ensued anyway, and left the Lions feeling as if a victory was taken away from the NFC North winners in their pursuit of the top seed in the NFC playoffs.
Officials ruled offensive lineman Taylor Decker wasn’t an eligible receiver when he caught a 2-point conversion pass that would have given Detroit a one-point lead with 23 seconds remaining.
Instead, the Lions (11-5) lost to the Cowboys 20-19 on Saturday night when the third 2-point try was an incomplete pass short of the goal line.
Jared Goff threw an interception on the attempt after Decker’s catch was disallowed, but Dallas was offsides.
The explanations contradicted each other, with Goff saying he was certain Decker reported as an eligible receiver and Dan Skipper had not. In a pool report, referee Brad Allen said the opposite, that Decker didn’t report and Skipper did.
“I don’t want to talk about it,” said Campbell, who was visibly angry with Allen when they talked after the officials made the ruling. “I explain everything pregame to a tee, OK? I did that.”
Allen said Skipper, a backup tackle, reported to him as an eligible receiver, but then went to tackle spot, which meant he didn’t have to report at all. Decker, the starting left tackle, was already in the game.
Video showed Decker having a conversation with Allen, who then said something to the Dallas defense.
“That conversation is where (Skipper) reports to me, and I then go to the defensive team, and I say to them ‘(Skipper) has reported as an eligible receiver,’ so they will be aware of who has reported and then I return to my position,” Allen said in the pool report. “That was the conversation with the defensive line.”
Decker’s conversation with officials came after Goff’s 11-yard touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown. Campbell said he had already told his team he would go for the win if the Lions scored.
“All I really want to say on it, just so I don’t get myself into trouble, is I did exactly what coach told me to do,” Decker said. “It was my understanding, too, Dan brings up the possibility of those sorts of plays pregame, so I did what I was told to do. Did how we did it in practice all week.”
Goff pleaded Detroit’s case as officials discussed what they were going to call.
“Very confused,” Goff said. “What I do know, and I don’t know if I’ll get fined for this, but I do know that Decker reported. I do know that Dan Skipper did not. I do know that they said that Dan Skipper did.”
The Cowboys (11-5) extended their home winning streak to 16 games — and finished the regular season 8-0 at home — by rallying from a fourth-quarter deficit at AT&T Stadium for the second time this season.
McCarthy said he was told Skipper was announced as eligible, but that Skipper lined up in a way that made Decker an ineligible receiver.
“That was a 2-point extravaganza,” Dallas coach Mike McCarthy said. “It looked like training camp, lining up and going at it for three or four plays. Great fight and finish by both teams.”
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 31, 2023) - BuildDirect.com Technologies Inc. (TSXV: BILD) ("BuildDirect" or "Company"), a leading omnichannel building material retailer, announces a change to its senior management.
The Company announces that Matthew Alexander is resigning as the Interim-Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective January 26, 2024 to pursue another career opportunity and will work with the Company prior to his departure to ensure a smooth transition for the management team and the Board.
"On behalf of myself and the Board we would like to thank Matt for his service to the Company and wish him all of the best in his future endeavours," said BuildDirect's CEO Shawn Wilson.
BuildDirect is engaging an executive search firm to assist the Company in identifying a new CFO who will complement BuildDirect's strong leadership team and will help drive forward the Company's omni-channel strategy.
About BuildDirect
BuildDirect (TSXV: BILD) is a growing omnichannel building material retailer. BuildDirect connects North American home improvement B2B and B2C organizations, and homeowners with quality building materials and services through its robust global supply chain network. BuildDirect's growth trajectory, strong product offering, and proprietary heavyweight delivery network are delivering value today, solidifying its position as an innovative player in the home improvement industry. For more information, visit www.BuildDirect.com.
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Forward-looking statements involve significant risk, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results discussed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Among those factors are changes in consumer spending, availability of mortgage financing and consumer credit, changes in the housing market, changes in trade policies, tariffs or other applicable laws and regulations both locally and in foreign jurisdictions, availability and cost of goods from suppliers, fuel prices and other energy costs, interest rate and currency fluctuations and changes in general economic, business and political conditions. These forward-looking statements may be affected by risks and uncertainties in the business of the Company and general market conditions.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein
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Although the forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect the Company's expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made, the Company cannot assure readers that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. There may be other risks, uncertainties and factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended and such changes could be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and BuildDirect assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Drop; New Rates Released
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: January 1, 2024 09:50 AM2024-01-01T09:50:50+5:302024-01-01T09:51:09+5:30
As the new year begins, it is seen that the prices of LPG cylinders have been reduced. On January ...
As the new year begins, it is seen that the prices of LPG cylinders have been reduced. On January 1, 2024, the prices of LPG gas cylinders have decreased from Delhi to Mumbai. Oil producers have tried to provide some relief by reducing the prices of 19-kilogram commercial gas cylinders. The price of the cylinder has been reduced by Rs 1.50 to Rs 4.50. Earlier, the price of commercial gas cylinders was reduced on December 22. However, no changes were made in the prices of domestic gas cylinders.
Oil producers revise the prices of gas cylinders on the first day of every month. On the very first day of 2024, the new rates of LPG gas cylinders have been implemented. Some changes have been made in the prices of commercial gas cylinders. While the prices of domestic gas cylinders have been kept as it is. After the reduction in the price of gas in the 19-kilogram commercial cylinder, now the 19-kilogram cylinder in Mumbai will be available for Rs 1708.50, while the prices of the cylinder in the capital Delhi have become Rs 1755.50.
Earlier on December 22, oil producers had reduced the prices of 19-kilogram commercial gas cylinders to give customers a Christmas and New Year gift. At that time, the price of commercial gas cylinders was reduced by Rs 39.50. No changes were made in the prices of 14-kilogram domestic LPG cylinders. The price of this gas cylinder was last reduced by Rs 200 on August 30, 2023. As a result, the domestic gas cylinder is available at a rate of Rs 903 in Delhi, Rs 929 in Kolkata, Rs 902.50 in Mumbai, and Rs 918.50 in Chennai.
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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
pic.twitter.com/nuUUs0IHYY
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.kkyx.com/news/national/week-17-caredont/IAYA5UFITTPDTEUBAQLNHTCPTE/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:42Z |
China currently faces daunting challenges in its domestic economy. But weakness in the real estate market and consumer spending at home is unlikely to stem its rising influence abroad.
In mid-October 2023, China celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Belt and Road Initiative, or BRI. The BRI seeks to connect China with countries around the world via land and maritime networks, with the aim of improving regional integration, increasing trade and stimulating economic growth. Through the expansion of the BRI, China also sought to extend its global influence, especially in developing regions.
During its first decade, the initiative has faced a barrage of criticism from the West, mainly for saddling countries with debt, inattention to environmental impact, and corruption.
It has also encountered unexpected challenges—notably the Covid-19 pandemic, which led to massive supply chain issues and restrictions on the movement of Chinese workers overseas. Yet, as the BRI heads into its second decade, global economic trends suggest it will continue to play an important role in spreading Chinese influence.
I’m an associate professor of global studies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, where I teach about business-government relations in emerging economies. In my new book, China’s Chance to Lead, I discuss which countries have already and are now most likely to seek out and benefit from Chinese spending. Understanding this helps explain why China and the Belt and Road Initiative are poised to benefit greatly from the global economy over the next several decades.
Malaysia’s unlikely prominence
In October 2013, China President Xi Jinping announced the launch of the maritime portion of the BRI during a speech in Jakarta. At the time, Indonesia appeared to be an ideal candidate for Chinese infrastructure spending, yet it was Malaysia—surprisingly—that emerged as a far more avid participant.
In comparison to Malaysia, Indonesia’s economy was three times larger and its population nearly nine times bigger, yet its gross domestic product per capita only was one-third as high. Indonesia also had enormous potential to increase its already substantial natural resources exports to China. Taken together, these factors point to Indonesia’s far greater demand for infrastructure that would aid its economic development.
Furthermore, Indonesia’s democratic institutions were more conducive to attracting foreign investment. Its checks and balances enhanced policy stability and reduced political risk. By contrast, Malaysia’s government, which was dominated by a single ruling party coalition, lacked comparable checks and balances.
Despite Indonesia’s numerous advantages, Malaysia attracted a far larger volume of BRI spending during its first several years. Data provided by the China Global Investment Tracker indicates the value of newly announced infrastructure projects in Malaysia surged from US$3.5 billion in 2012 to over $8.6 billion in 2016. Spending in Indonesia, meanwhile, rose modestly from $3.75 billion to $3.77 billion over the same period.
Malaysia also enthusiastically participated in the Digital Silk Road, or DSR, launched in 2015. The DSR is the technological dimension of the BRI that aims to improve digital connectivity in Belt and Road countries. Malaysia Prime Minister Najib Razak engaged Jack Ma, the co-founder of Chinese tech giant Alibaba, as an adviser to develop e-commerce in 2016. This led to the creation in 2017 of a Digital Free Trade Zone, an international e-commerce logistics hub next to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
With this foundation in place, Malaysia’s capital went on to become the first city outside China to adopt Alibaba’s City Brain smart city solution in January 2018. City Brain uses the wealth of urban data to effectively allocate public resources, improve social governance and promote sustainable urban development. Dubai and other cities in the Middle East followed.
Digital Silk Road projects in Indonesia during that period were far fewer, slower and less ambitious. They primarily involved the expansion of Chinese smartphone and e-commerce firms in Indonesia.
What accounts for these contrasting responses? The short answer: their political regimes. And understanding that could be key to the global spread of Chinese influence in the coming years.
State-owned business and clientelism
In the lead-up to the May 2018 election, Malaysia’s ruling party and its allies worried they could lose power after six decades of rule. Desperate to bolster support, Najib quickly identified numerous infrastructure megaprojects in which Chinese state-owned businesses could partner with Malaysian counterparts.
Indonesia, by contrast, placed far greater emphasis on projects led by private business. For example, the Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park, “the world’s epicenter for nickel production,” is one of the largest Chinese investments in Indonesia and a joint venture between private Chinese and Indonesian companies.
As I discuss in my book, when rulers in autocracies with semi-competitive elections, like Malaysia’s, have a weak hold on power, their desire for Chinese spending is amplified. This relates to clientelism, or the delivery of goods and services in exchange for political support.
A higher level of state control in autocracies grants political leaders greater influence over the allocation of clientelist benefits, which aids leaders’ reelection efforts.
Economic trends that will benefit China
Even if China’s future growth is lower than the pre-pandemic period, these four features of the global economy are poised to benefit China and the Belt and Road Initiative over the next several decades.
1. Global rise of autocracies
Over 60 percent of developing countries are autocratic, according to data provided by the Varieties of Democracy Project. This represented 72 percent of the global population in 2022, up from 46 percent in 2012.
For decades, the World Bank and affiliated regional development banks were the only game in town for development financing to low- and middle-income countries. Consequently, these global lenders could demand liberalizing reforms that were sometimes contrary to the interests of incumbent rulers, especially autocrats.
China’s rise has created an attractive alternative for autocratic regimes, especially since it does not impose the same kinds of conditions that often require loosening state controls on the corporate sector and reducing clientelism. Between 2014 and 2019, I find that 77 percent of total BRI spending on construction projects went to autocracies, and primarily to those with semi-competitive elections.
2. Demand for Chinese infrastructure spending
The economies of developing countries have grown more than twice as quickly as advanced economies since 2000 and are projected to outpace advanced economies in the decades ahead. On the eve of the Soviet Union’s dissolution in 1991, developing economies accounted for 37 percent of global GDP; by 2030, the International Monetary Fund projects they will account for around 63 percent.
At the same time, the global infrastructure financing ga—that is, the money needed to build and upgrade existing infrastructure—is estimated to be around $15 trillion by 2040. To fill this gap, the world must spend just under $1 trillion more than the previous year up through 2040, with most of this spending directed toward low-income economies.
Because many of these fast-growing, low-income countries are predominantly semicompetitive autocracies, China is well-positioned to expand its global influence via the Belt and Road Initiative.
3. Emerging tech
The advent of what is known as Industry 4.0 technologies, such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics and blockchain, could enable developing countries to leapfrog stages of development.
By creating new technical standards to be used in these emerging digital technologies, China aims to lock in Chinese digital products and services and lock out non-Chinese competitors wherever its standards are adopted.
In Tanzania, for example, the Chinese company contracted to deploy the national ICT broadband network constructed it to be compatible only with routers made by Chinese firm Huawei.
Incorporating digital technologies into hard infrastructure projects—digital traffic sensors on roads, for example—presents more opportunities for China to use the Belt and Road Initiative to promote adoption of its technologies and standards globally.
4. Urbanization
Finally, the developing world’s urban population is expected to rise from 35 percent in 1990 to 65 percent by 2050. The biggest increases will likely occur in the semi-competitive autocracies of Africa. A desire for sustainable urbanization will increase the demand for infrastructure that incorporates digital technologies—once again amplifying the opportunity for China and the BRI.
Understanding what drives the demand for the Belt and Road Initiative, and the trends that will propel it into the future, is vital for the West to devise an effective strategy that counters China’s rising global influence.
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here: https://theconversation.com/growth-of-autocracies-will-expand-chinese-global-influence-via-belt-and-road-initiative-as-it-enters-second-decade-217960.
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Centre rejects as 'baseless' Bhagwant Mann's criticism for excluding Punjab tableau from R-Day parade
After the third round of meeting, the tableau of Punjab could not be taken forward by the Expert Committee for further consideration for not aligning to the broader themes of this years tableau, it said.The defence ministry also said that states and UTs not selected for the Republic Day parade 2024 were being invited to showcase their tableaux in Bharat Parv at the Red Fort from January 23-31 in accordance with an MoU signed with the states and UTs.However, Mann categorically stated that Punjab would not showcase its tableaux in Bharat Parv.
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The Centre on Sunday rejected as ''baseless'' Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's criticism of the BJP-led government for not including the state's tableau in the Republic Day parade 2024 and his allegations of discrimination.
The AAP leader recently attacked the central government for allegedly discriminating against Punjab and said that both Punjab and Delhi were excluded from the list of states whose tableaux have been selected for the parade on January 26.
In its response, the Ministry of Defence issued a statement saying tableaux proposals from states and Union territories and central ministries or departments are evaluated by an ''expert committee'' comprising eminent persons in the fields of art, culture, painting, sculpture, music, architecture and choreography among others.
''The tableau proposal of Punjab was considered in first three rounds of meeting of the Expert Committee. After the third round of meeting, the tableau of Punjab could not be taken forward by the Expert Committee for further consideration for not aligning to the broader themes of this year's tableau,'' it said.
The defence ministry also said that states and UTs not selected for the Republic Day parade 2024 were being invited to showcase their tableaux in Bharat Parv at the Red Fort from January 23-31 in accordance with an MoU signed with the states and UTs.
However, Mann categorically stated that Punjab would not showcase its tableaux in Bharat Parv. In a post in Punjabi on 'X', Mann said the state's tableau, which was to showcase the sacrifices made by freedom fighters such as Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev and Lala Lajpat Rai, will not be sent to 'rejected categories'.
The defence ministry further said that due to the time allotted for tableaux in the overall duration of the parade, shortlisting is done by the expert committee to ensure the participation of the best ones.
For the Republic Day parade 2024, 30 states and UTs had shown willingness to participate, including Punjab and West Bengal, it said.
''Out of these 30 States/UTs, like every year, only 15-16 States/UTs will be finally selected to present their tableaux in the Republic Day Parade 2024,'' the statement added.
The statement further stated that as per the MoU Punjab and Delhi have signed with the government of India, states have agreed to display their tableau in the Republic Day parade in one of the three years starting from January 26, 2024.
''Hence their criticism of not being selected this year (2024) is not objective and unfounded,'' it said.
The ministry added that the tableau of Punjab was shortlisted for the Republic Day Parade from 2017 to 2022, six times in the last eight years.
''As states have to be treated equally, it is essential that states should be given the opportunity to display their tableaus as per a formula. Government of India is preparing a three-year programme covering all states/UTs which will be shared with all the States/UTs. Hence, the criticism by these states is baseless,'' it asserted.
The defence ministry also referred to West Bengal in the statement.
''The tableau proposal of West Bengal was considered in first two rounds of meeting of the Expert Committee. After the second round of meeting, the tableau of West Bengal could not be taken forward by the Expert Committee for further consideration for not aligning to the broader themes of this year's tableau,'' it said.
The statement added that West Bengal's tableau was shortlisted in 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2023 – five times in the last eight years.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Kazhydromet Weather Service has issued a forecast for 2nd to 4th February 2019, Kazinform reports.
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Premier League Anytime Goal Scorer Prop Bets & Odds in the US Today, January 1
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Mohamed Salah, Liverpool FC (-105)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
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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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ISRO starts the new year with successful XPoSat launch (WATCH)
The satellite, launched on January 1, aims to study black holes and neutron stars, making India the second country after the United States to deploy a specialized astronomy observatory for this purpose.
In a significant leap for space exploration, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) embarked on its first space mission of 2024 by successfully launching the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) on Monday, January 1. The satellite took off at 9:10 am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Following the recent Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya L1 missions, XPoSat represents India's next milestone in space exploration, serving as ISRO's maiden dedicated scientific satellite designed for space-based polarization measurements of X-ray emissions from celestial sources.
This achievement propels India into an elite category, as it becomes the second country in the world, after the United States, to send a specialized astronomy observatory to study black holes and neutron stars within our galaxy.
Over its anticipated five-year lifespan, the XPoSat mission will play a crucial role in gauging the orientation of vibration in light waves. This information will enhance our understanding of the radiation mechanism and geometry of celestial sources.
Comparatively, NASA, the United States' National Aeronautics and Space Agency, delved into a similar study with the Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer mission in December 2021. NASA's mission focused on investigating remnants of supernova explosions, particle streams from black holes, and various cosmic phenomena.
Looking ahead, ISRO has an ambitious agenda, with plans to insert its Aditya L1 solar probe into a halo orbit around the Lagrangian point (L1) on January 6. Additionally, around January 12, the space agency is set to launch the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellites using its Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F14). This mission is part of ISRO's commitment to deploying satellites for the India Meteorological Department (IMD) under its climate observatory satellite series.
The XPoSat mission boasts two critical payloads:
* POLIX (Polarimeter Instrument in X-rays): This primary payload will measure the degree and angle of polarization in the medium X-ray energy range of 8-30 keV, originating from astronomical sources.
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Texas vs. Washington Sugar Bowl Semifinal Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - Monday, January 1
According to our computer model, the No. 2 Washington Huskies will beat the No. 3 Texas Longhorns when the two teams play at Caesars Superdome on Monday, January 1, which kicks off at 8:45 PM. For our projections on the spead, point total, and final score, see the rest of the article below.
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- Based on this contest's moneyline, the Longhorns have an implied win probability of 63.6%.
- Against the spread, the Longhorns are 7-6-0 this season.
- Texas has an ATS record of 6-6 when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
- The Longhorns have played 13 games this season and five of them have gone over the total.
- Texas games this season have posted an average total of 54, which is 9.5 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
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- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Huskies have a 40.8% chance to win.
- So far this year, the Huskies have put together a 6-6-1 record against the spread.
- Washington is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this year.
- The Huskies have hit the over in six of their 13 games with a set total (46.2%).
- The average point total for the Washington this year is 1.2 points less than this game's over/under.
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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.
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Does The Corn N' Oil Cocktail Actually Contain Corn?
The Corn N' Oil, also known as the "Corning Oil," is a must-try if you're a fan of rum-based drinks or simply enjoy the tropical flavors of Caribbean cocktails. For such a delicious drink, the recipe is surprisingly simple. It revolves around black rum (also known as "blackstrap" or "dark" rum), complemented by a handful of flavors, such as falernum (a syrupy liqueur), lime juice, and Angostura bitters. The outcome is a visually striking drink with two contrasting colors coexisting in the glass – one part a deep, inky black and the other a light golden hue.
Now, if you're wondering whether this cocktail contains any corn (or, heaven forbid, cooking oil), don't worry, you're not alone in your curiosity. Despite the name, you can rest assured that there's absolutely no corn or oil in this drink. The name doesn't refer to the drink's ingredients at all. Instead, most records suggest that "Corn N' Oil" is actually a biblical reference.
You can trace it back to a verse in the fifth book of the New Testament, Deuteronomy 7:13, which mentions blessings for "thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil." When you take a look at a glass of Corn N' Oil in real life, you'll see that the name is a perfect match for the drink's appearance: the molasses in the black rum gives it a visual resemblance to petroleum oil, while the combination of falernum, lime juice, and bitters provides a golden hue reminiscent of fresh corn cobs.
Is black rum required in a Corn N' Oil cocktail?
While black rum is the most common kind of liquor used for making a Corn N' Oil today, it's worth noting that this type of rum isn't very popular in Barbados, where the cocktail originated. If you want to stick to the traditional roots of the drink, consider using a Barbadian rum from brands like Real McCoy, Foursquare, or Plantation XO. These rums won't give you the same oily appearance as black rum, but they'll definitely boost the flavor (black rum is often considered lower-shelf liquor.) Also, steer clear of spiced rum because falernum already adds a spicy, clove-like flavor, and adding spiced rum might make the drink too intense.
But here's a twist you probably won't see coming: Bajan rum isn't your only option for making Corn N' Oil. In fact, you don't even have to use rum at all. Instead, you can switch it up a little and mix it with brandy. But regardless of whether you opt for rum or brandy, the proportion of the liquor should remain the same: 2 ounces of liquor mixed with ½ ounce of falernum. | https://www.tastingtable.com/1480610/corn-n-oil-cocktail-ingredients/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:48Z |
The Buffalo Bills are almost in the playoffs after barely defeating the New England Patriots. After winning their last four games, they have a 95% chance of clinching a spot. They just need to defeat the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
Entering the Week 18 matchup, the Bills and Dolphins will battle for the bragging rights of being the AFC East Division champs. If Buffalo comes away with the victory, they are the No. 2 seed in the AFC. However if they lose to Miami, the Bills could either land as the No. 6 seed, the No. 7 seed, or miss the playoffs entirely.
ESPN’s Bill Barnwell explained what the Bills need to happen if they don’t win their final game of the regular season.
“Bills Week 18 scenario is fascinating. If they win, they win the AFC East,” Barnwell posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. “If they lose and the Steelers (playing a Ravens team with nothing to play for) and the Jags (playing for the division against the 5-11 Titans) both win, they’re out of the playoffs.”
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If the Bills lose to the Dolphins and still manage to make the playoffs with the Steelers and/or Jaguars losing their games, they will be the No. 6 seed facing the Kansas City Chiefs (No. 3 seed) or the No. 7 seed facing Miami.
It’s simple: win Week 18 in Miami, and Buffalo will host the yet-to-be-determined No. 7 seed which could be either the Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans or Pittsburgh Steelers.
The much anticipated AFC East matchup is the premier Week 18 showdown. Kickoff from Hard Rock Stadium is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET as the NFL’s final regular season game.
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Israel Embassy Blast: Investigators Unearth Past Links, Hunt for Clues in Similarities
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: January 1, 2024 09:37 AM2024-01-01T09:37:21+5:302024-01-01T09:37:43+5:30
As the investigation into the recent blast near the Israel Embassy continues to unfold, investigators are drawing parallels from ...
As the investigation into the recent blast near the Israel Embassy continues to unfold, investigators are drawing parallels from two previous incidents, namely an IED blast in the same locality in 2021 and an attack on an Israeli diplomat in 2012. The National Investigation Agency (NIA), currently probing the 2021 blast, is referencing the 2012 attack on a diplomat in Chanakyapuri and similar attempts on Israeli embassy staff in Tbilisi and Bangkok. In all these cases, individuals of Iranian origin were implicated.
The 2012 incident involved a magnetic explosive device targeting an Israeli diplomat, leading to the detention of an Iranian national, Sedaghatzadeh Masoud, in Malaysia. Further investigations revealed his links to an Indian journalist, Syed Mohammed Ahmad Kazmi, who was subsequently granted bail by the Supreme Court. The plot was believed to be in retaliation to Israel targeting Iranian scientists.
In the 2021 blast, a letter addressed to the then Israel ambassador warned of revenge for Iranian figures Qassem Soleimani and Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. The NIA, taking over the investigation, sought public assistance and offered a reward for identifying the suspects seen in CCTV footage. However, no breakthrough has been achieved thus far.
Notably, the NIA has highlighted striking similarities between the recent blast and the 2021 IED blast, including suspects conducting reconnaissance on CCTV camera locations, using an auto for getaway, and seeking refuge in the Jamia area of Delhi. Typed threatening letters were found at both blast sites, and investigators are scrutinizing individuals captured on camera near the site before the explosion. The investigations are unfolding against the backdrop of concerns about the involvement of individuals of Iranian origin in these attacks.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cori Close went with one of the more challenging nonconference schedules so that UCLA would be prepared for what could be the most rigorous Pac-12 races in conference history.
That certainly paid off Saturday in a battle of unbeaten crosstown rivals at a sold-out Pauley Pavilion.
Londynn Jones scored 21 points, including five 3-pointers, as second-ranked UCLA defeated No. 6 Southern California 71-64, despite 27 points and 11 rebounds from JuJu Watkins in what was the conference opener for both teams in the final season of the Pac-12.
Lauren Betts had 15 points and eight rebounds while Kiki Rice scored 12 for the Bruins (12-0, 1-0 Pac-12), who beat the Trojans for the ninth straight time.
UCLA has won all four games this season when going against ranked opponents, but the first three happened on the road or neutral courts.
“Today was like Sweet 16 match up. I think our nonconference schedule gave us a lot of experience,” Betts said. “I think we came in today knowing that whatever happens, we were going to be the tougher and more together team.”
The game was attended by 13,659 fans, breaking the UCLA women’s basketball single-game mark. Among those in attendance were Clippers star Russell Westbrook, former NBA star Baron Davis and Las Vegas Aces GM Natalie Williams, all former UCLA standouts, as well as Candace Parker.
Watkins came in making 49.4% from the field, but was 7 of 24 for the worst-shooting game of her brief college career. She missed her first four from the field and had one stretch late in the second quarter and part of the third where she missed eight of nine.
“It’s not great to lose personally but this is a learning lesson,” said Watkins, who is second in the nation in scoring at 26.8 points per game. “We haven’t faced a team like this so far. I needed to get used to the physicality and needed to slow things down.”
McKenzie Forbes scored 23 for the Trojans (10-1, 0-1) and Rayah Marshall pulled down 14 rebounds.
It was the first ranked matchup between the rivals since 1985 and the first since March 1981 where both have been in the top 10.
“They gave us everything we could handle,” UCLA’s coach Close said. “I was proud of our response We had adversity, foul trouble, players that didn’t play as well as they wanted and we responded.”
UCLA had a 10-point lead late in the third quarter before the Trojans answered back. A 3-pointer by Watkins with 6:46 remaining got them within 60-59 but UCLA went on an 8-2 spurt to get some breathing room, including a pair of 3-pointers by Jones.
“My team does a good job of finding me and the person who is hot in general. We do a good job of continuing to go with it,” said Jones, who had her fourth 20-point game of the season.
UCLA jumped out to a 14-2 lead to start the game, only to see the Trojans score the final nine points of the quarter.
A jumper by Watkins with 1:47 remaining in the quarter was USC’s first made shot from the field. That started a run where she scored 12 of the Trojans’ next 15 points, including a 3-pointer off a fast break with 7:54 remaining in the second quarter to give them a 17-15 advantage.
There would be nine more lead changes and six ties in the quarter before Angela Dugalic’s 3-pointer with 37 seconds gave the Bruins a 38-37 halftime lead.
“I thought we showed a lot, especially being down early. We have many things to get better at but now the focus is on the next 17 conference games,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said.
THE TAKEAWAY
USC: The Trojans got off to slow shooting starts to begin both halves. They missed their first nine shots to begin the game and were 1 of 11 to start the second half.
UCLA: The Bruins have a pair of victories over top 10 programs for the second time in four years.
UP NEXT
USC: Host Oregon State on Friday.
UCLA: Host Oregon on Friday.
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Miami Dolphins @ Baltimore Ravens
Lamar Jackson sealed up the MVP award by going 12-for-14 for 255 yards (18.2 YPA!) with a 3:0 TD:INT ratio (and 25 rushing yards) in the first half, and his fourth touchdown pass came during his first attempt of the second. Jackson was the top QB this week during his best fantasy performance of the season, also posting an EPA/play in the 100th percentile and a completion percentage over expectation (+23.6) in the 99th. He finished with five TD passes, as Baltimore scored a season-high 56 points while locking up the AFC’s No. 1 seed.
Zay Flowers caught a long touchdown and racked up 103 receiving yards, while Isaiah Likely pulled down two scores. Both saw just three targets apiece.
Gus Edwards and Justice Hill both scored, with the former dominating the carries and the latter the passing-down work. J.K. Dobbins would have definitely finished as a top-five fantasy back if health cooperated.
Rashod Bateman couldn’t secure a long catch early after suffering a bad drop Monday night. Maybe injuries are to blame, but his massively disappointing season looks even worse when considering his QB will win MVP.
Tyler Huntley threw a touchdown during his lone attempt and also posted a perfect Passer Rating, proving Jackson is a system quarterback (says the guy who’s ripping up his 45/1 Brock Purdy MVP ticket through tears).
The depleted Dolphins offense struggled after an easy opening-drive TD, with Tua Tagovailoa posting his second-lowest YPA (6.2) of the season. Tagovailoa faced a Baltimore defense allowing the fewest points per game and the second-fewest yards per game since acquiring Roquan Smith last year, while Tyreek Hill dropped his easiest potential touchdown of the season in the end zone. Tagovailoa left with a shoulder injury, and his status will be key during Week 18's matchup with Buffalo for the AFC title.
De’Von Achane took advantage of Raheem Mostert’s absence, totaling 137 yards with a score. The rookie was a top-10 fantasy RB this week and is averaging 8.0 YPC on the season. Achane is clearly the biggest wild card during 2024 fantasy drafts.
Arizona Cardinals @ Philadelphia Eagles
Jalen Hurts threw three touchdowns and posted a CPOE (+17.7) in the 97th percentile but failed to run in a score for just the second time over his last eight games. Hurts attempted only 23 passes during Arizona's upset win, as Philadelphia possessed the ball just 20 minutes Sunday (thanks to the Cardinals rushing for 221 yards and a 99-yard pick-six by the Eagles).
D'Andre Swift had just five carries for 16 yards at halftime and finished with only one target during a hugely disappointing performance in the fantasy championship. Arizona had allowed the most schedule-adjusted fantasy points to running backs over the last five weeks by a significant margin, and the Eagles entered double-digit home favorites.
Julio Jones caught two TDs in the first half but finished with just two targets. He could be looking at an expanded role moving forward with DeVonta Smith now injured and in a walking boot.
After setting an NFL record with six straight games with 125+ receiving yards, A.J. Brown has averaged just 63.5 yards over his last eight.
James Conner made a sick one-handed TD catch and ran in the late game-winning score (replays later showed his knee may have been down just before crossing the end zone). Conner rushed for the second-most yards (128) this week and turned in his best fantasy performance of the season against an Eagles defense that entered allowing the fourth-fewest fantasy points to running backs this year.
Kyler Murray also had his best fantasy game of the season, throwing three touchdowns Sunday. Philadelphia has now ceded the second-most passing scores (34) in the league, just one fewer than Washington. The Cardinals dropped out of the top three in next year’s draft with the win, as Murray may have prolonged his stay in Arizona (while costing him Marvin Harrison Jr.).
The Eagles have been outscored 30-0 in the third quarter over the last two games, as Jonathan Gannon won during his homecoming.
Los Angeles Rams @ New York Giants
Kyren Williams ran for three touchdowns while finishing as this week's top fantasy back. He's been a top-10 RB in five of six weeks since returning from injury and looks like a first-round fantasy pick in 2024. Given his ADP, Williams has an argument as this year's fantasy MVP, even while missing four games.
Matthew Stafford threw for 300+ yards but just one score. He also had the second-longest active streak (behind Kenny Pickett) without throwing a pick (170 passes) end when he tossed two interceptions Sunday.
Demarcus Robinson led Los Angeles with 10 targets, while Puka Nacua didn't score during an 80-yard catch.
Tyrod Taylor was having a relatively quiet game before hitting Darius Slayton for an 80-yard house call in the third quarter. He took a bunch of sacks as expected but led New York with 40 rushing yards, finishing as a top-10 fantasy QB this week while available at the DFS minimum.
Saquon Barkley rushed for fewer than 40 yards for the second time in his last three games, and Taylor missed him wide-open during a late two-point conversation attempt to go ahead.
Wan'Dale Robinson led New York with nine targets and scored a rushing touchdown.
The Giants have 19 takeaways over their last seven games but have taken a whopping 83 sacks this season — 20 more than the next most.
This game had a long punt-return TD and four missed kicks, including three extra points.
San Francisco 49ers @ Washington Commanders
Brock Purdy bounced back with a nice game, making a great play in the fourth quarter to seal the win. He also threw a dime to Brandon Aiyuk while becoming San Francisco's all-time single-season passing leader. Purdy lost another potential TD when Kyle Juszczyk dropped a pass on the opening drive, but he now has the most games with a 120+ Passer Rating over his first two seasons in NFL history.
Christian McCaffrey left late in the third quarter with a calf injury. He saw 19 opportunities before departing but failed to score after being the most favored position player ever to do so in a game. Maybe CMC shouldn't have played 100% of the snaps during Monday night's blowout with an upcoming short week? A finally healthy Elijah Mitchell took over and finished with 17 carries and as a top-12 fantasy back this week. With the 49ers locking up the No. 1 seed Sunday, CMC has three weeks to rest if needed, and Mitchell could be a viable DFS option in Week 18.
Aiyuk recorded his seventh 100-yard game of the season (and he's missed a contest), while Deebo Samuel caught a short touchdown after arriving in a "BCB for MVP" vest.
Sam Howell continued to struggle while producing just 10 points. The game’s over/under moved 7.5 points after Jacoby Brissett was named starter but curiously never corrected after he suffered a hamstring injury in practice late in the week.
Brian Robinson returned and looked good (4.9 YPC), but game script allowed just nine carries. The Commanders only possessed the ball for 21 minutes Sunday.
Terry McLaurin would be a fantasy star if he ever played with a league-average quarterback.
Cincinnati Bengals @ Kansas City Chiefs
Isiah Pacheco got every KC RB carry and rushed for a career-high 130 yards during his return. He shook off last week's concussion and a shoulder injury, securing all seven targets, including Patrick Mahomes' only TD pass Sunday. Pacheco had 54 yards from scrimmage during KC's opening drive and finished as the No. 2 fantasy back during championship week.
Travis Kelce, meanwhile, put up his worst game of the season during the crucial fantasy week. He hasn’t scored in six straight games, averaging just 29.3 receiving yards over his last three.
Rashee Rice had a 67-yard catch and finished with a career-high 127. It was the rookie's first deep reception (20+ air yards) of his career (and the longest pass play of KC's season), with many more to come. Rice, who trails only Tyreek Hill in yards after the catch, should be considered a top-12 fantasy WR at 2024 draft tables.
Mahomes is averaging his fewest passing yards per game and YPA in his career this season, but he once again dealt with a horrific drop that ended a drive instead of going for a touchdown late in the second quarter — this time by Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Kansas City has the most drops in the league this year.
The Chiefs haven’t won the turnover battle in 10 straight games but are AFC West champs for the eighth year in a row anyway.
Jake Browning made some good throws, but Kansas City stuffed Cincinnati’s receivers, with none reaching 45 yards. Ja’Marr Chase could easily be fantasy’s top wideout in 2024, but he won’t be drafted that way coming off an injury-riddled season (including Joe Burrow).
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Seattle Seahawks
Seattle's once stout run defense has been one of the league's worst lately and allowed Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren to total 220 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns Sunday. Both were top-12 fantasy backs this week, and Harris could've had a third TD run but went down on his own inside the five to end the game. Harris continues to come up big during fantasy championship week in his career.
Pittsburgh’s running backs bogarted the touchdowns, but Mason Rudolph was extremely sharp. He got 11.4 YPA while taking just one sack and finished with a +22 CPOE in the 99th percentile. Rudolph certainly has an argument as the Steelers’ best option at quarterback even after Kenny Pickett is ready.
Mike Tomlin has still never had a losing season over 17 years as head coach.
Geno Smith played well, and DK Metcalf broke 100 yards despite Joey Porter Jr.’s coverage.
Kenneth Walker dominated carries during his return but saw just 10 of them in a game that saw Seattle possess the ball just 22 minutes. K9 ran in a touchdown, but a lack of volume hurt his fantasy day.
Atlanta Falcons @ Chicago Bears
Justin Fields was terrific while playing in the snow, finishing as this week's No. 3 fantasy QB. He threw a dime to DJ Moore and ran in his third score over the last four games. Chicago locked up the top pick of next year's draft (thanks to Carolina's loss Sunday) and has a fascinating decision ahead.
Moore wasn't lying when he said he was fully recovered from last week's ankle injury, erupting for the most receiving yards (159) Sunday and pulling down a touchdown. If you remove last week's dud when he injured his ankle during the game's first drive, Moore has been the No. 2 fantasy WR this season when playing with Fields.
Khalil Herbert broke 100 rushing yards and scored for the second straight week against a stingy Falcons run defense allowing the third-fewest fantasy points to running backs this season. He benefitted from D’Onta Foreman’s continued absence but lost a goal-line score to Roschon Johnson, yet Herbert showed how different his fantasy season could’ve been if he hadn’t suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 5. Herbert led the NFL in rush yards over expectation last season and shouldn’t be forgotten during 2024 fantasy drafts.
Desmond Ridder struggles mightily on the road, but Taylor Heinicke said hold my beer Sunday. Heinicke was picked off three times and posted a -27.1 CPOE in the first percentile. In Heinicke's defense, the Bears stop unit leads the NFL in EPA/play since Week 11.
Drake London would be a fantasy star on a different offense, so his 2024 value greatly depends on what Atlanta does (or doesn’t do) during the offseason.
Bijan Robinson got 5.0 YPC against a stout run defense, but it was Tyler Allgeier who scored a 75-yard touchdown during his lone target. Chicago remains extremely vulnerable to receiving backs.
Younghoe Koo missed two field goals in the first quarter, while Atlanta fell just short of a 100+ yard touchdown during a return after a missed FG on the final play of the first half.
New England Patriots @ Buffalo Bills
Josh Allen was 7-for-20 for 46 yards (2.3 YPA) in the first half and then missed an open Stefon Diggs for a possible 88-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Allen still had a fine fantasy game thanks to running in two scores, but he snapped his NFL-high streak of 23 straight games with a TD pass Sunday.
James Cook was predictably stuffed by the league’s toughest run defense, but his negative-four receiving yards were the real killer. Cook, Diggs and Gabe Davis combined for just 43 receiving yards on 13 targets.
Bailey Zappe had one completion for five yards and two picks in the first quarter, and his third interception was a pick-six early in the second. Zappe responded with a TD run on the next drive, as the Patriots were somehow down just six points at halftime despite committing four turnovers and missing a field goal.
Ezekiel Elliott scored his first rushing touchdown since Week 7 but has averaged just 2.8 YPC over his last five games.
Von Miller was a healthy scratch (coach’s decision).
New England opened the game with a kickoff return to the house.
Las Vegas Raiders @ Indianapolis Colts
Jonathan Taylor fumbled and isn’t going to be much of a receiving help while playing through a thumb injury. But he ran for 96 yards and a touchdown and will be a top-five RB in 2024 fantasy drafts.
Alec Pierce caught a 58-yard touchdown during his only target, leading the Colts in receiving Sunday.
Matt Gay missed a potentially crucial field goal in the fourth quarter, but Las Vegas was offsides, and he made the retry.
Aidan O'Connell attempted a career-high 47 passes, and a whopping 21 of them went to Davante Adams. Adams was the top-scoring fantasy receiver Sunday, when he pulled down two scores.
Zamir White saw 26 more opportunities and has acted as a true workhorse with Josh Jacobs out.
Green Bay Packers @ Minnesota Vikings
Jordan Love threw three touchdowns and ran in another while finishing as the No. 2 fantasy QB during championship week. He ended the season the way he started it: posting a big game despite seventh-round rookie Bo Melton being Green Bay’s leading receiver Sunday night.
Aaron Jones looked healthy while running for 120 yards for the second straight week, while AJ Dillon left the game with a stinger.
Jayden Reed caught two more touchdowns, as his impressive rookie season continued. He left with a chest injury but has plenty of time to heal up for the 2024 fantasy campaign.
Nick Mullens replaced an abysmal Jaren Hall in the second half, but he didn’t fare much better aside from a garbage-time TD with the score 30-3.
Justin Jefferson saw 10 targets, but Minnesota’s dreadful quarterback situation ruined the night of many fantasy managers counting on the star WR in their championship.
Whoever becomes the feature back in the Vikings offense next season has massive fantasy potential.
Happy New Year!
New Orleans Saints @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay was shut out through three quarters, but Baker Mayfield got 9.4 YPA and threw two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. He also snapped his NFL-high streak without a two-interception game despite New Orleans still missing Marshon Lattimore.
Rachaad White had scored double-digit fantasy points in 10 straight games before failing to do so during championship week. White lost a fumble, but game script (11 carries) was the main culprit here, as Tampa Bay possessed the ball for just 23 minutes.
Chris Godwin was due for major touchdown regression having scored just once all season (before Sunday) despite seeing the sixth-most targets inside the 10-yard line.
Trey Palmer had a nice game but also couldn't keep his footing on a possible long TD catch and fumbled instead.
Jamaal Williams led New Orleans in carries (Alvin Kamara departed in the third quarter with an ankle injury), Juwan Johnson led the team with 12 targets (twice as many as Chris Olave) and Taysom Hill caught a touchdown during a frustrating game for Saints fantasy managers.
Tennessee Titans @ Houston Texans
C.J. Stroud has likely suffered multiple concussions this season, and he also took a major helmet-to-helmet hit early in the third quarter against the Cardinals in Week 11 (when the Texans were shutout at home in the second half). Give him a pass for not lighting it up during his return, and game script didn't ask the rookie QB to do much Sunday.
Nico Collins has averaged 100.7 receiving yards and scored all seven of his touchdowns at home this season; he’s averaged just 39.2 yards on the road. It’s likely meaningless moving forward, but maybe something to consider in DFS. There will be quite the debate between Collins and Tank Dell at fantasy draft tables next year.
Will Levis struggled early before leaving with an injury suffered during a sack fumble lost that went for a defensive touchdown. Ryan Tannehill was an improvement, but Tennessee managed just three points Sunday.
Derrick Henry totaled just 52 yards on 32 touches over two games versus the Texans this season after averaging 203.6 rushing yards and 2.0 touchdowns over his previous five games against Houston.
Carolina Panthers @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Travis Etienne Jr. topped 100 rushing yards for just the second time this season and added two rushing scores. He hadn't finished as a top-12 fantasy back since Week 8 (seven games) but was a top-five RB this week.
The Panthers were shut out, which robbed us from possibly seeing a linebacker attempt a field goal.
David Tepper, who's quickly taken over as the worst owner in the league with Daniel Snyder out, apparently threw a drink at a fan during the embarrassing loss.
Los Angeles Chargers @ Denver Broncos
Jarrett Stidham wasn't good Sunday, but a long touchdown to Lil'Jordan Humphrey was enough to beat a Chargers team that failed to reach the end zone. Russell Wilson isn't the long-term answer in Denver, but Stidham's performance Sunday confirmed the QB switch was purely for financial reasons.
Javonte Williams has gone eight straight games getting fewer than 4.0 YPC, including fewer than 3.0 in his last three. That’s certainly not the way his recovery from multi-ligament knee surgery was supposed to progress.
The Chargers botched a fake punt attempt late in the second quarter, while Austin Ekeler lost his fourth fumble of the season. It's been a forgettable year for Los Angeles. | https://www.kkyx.com/news/national/week-17-wrap-who/C4GHNKNBI7PX6KWEYMQBR77FVY/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:49Z |
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is keeping the faith. Someone has to.
Having enjoyed relative success in his first 12 months at the helm, guiding United back into the Champions League and ending their six-year trophy hoodoo, things have gone from bad to worse for the Dutchman so far this season. While Ten Hag is by no means blameless, there are mitigating factors at play.
United have been hit harder than most when it comes to injuries and they were without 10 players for the Nottingham Forest defeat. It cannot have been easy either to navigate the club through unclear waters amid their now-resolved ownership situation.
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Investment from Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been formalised and subject to Premier League ratification, United can start to map out plans for the future on and off the pitch. In the short-term though, Ten Hag will not be boosted with a cash injection to improve his squad in the January transfer window.
He will have to be creative in the market and outgoings are expected to be a priority. The Dutchman is keeping his proverbial glass half-full and feels new faces will make a big difference - even if they are not new signings.
"I think we are very optimistic," said Ten Hag of United's aspirations before the Forest game. "When the players return and now the luck is a little bit on our side in the matter of injuries then we have five or six new signings in January."
Quite a few of those returnees, such as Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire and Casemiro will surely improve United. When it comes to former Chelsea star Mason Mount and his credentials to wear their iconic No.7 shirt, the jury is still out.
United spent £60million on the England regular to address longstanding concerns in their engine room. Mount has been unable to do that so far, in part due to two separate injury setbacks, and could actually help solve another problem Ten Hag and United have failed to address.
Goals have been a major issue this campaign. It speaks volumes that Scott McTominay is joint top-scorer and while the all-action Scot has been a welcome source the burden should lay further up the pitch. The beleaguered Antony, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial have five goals between them. Hojlund and fellow youngster Alejandro Garnacho have 11 goals combined.
But Mount, who might not be the most prolific goal-getter himself, chipped in with 70 direct goal contributions in 195 games as a Chelsea player, the bulk of those appearances coming in attacking quarters. A dearth of goals is the primary concern for United but the forward line has also lacked devilment, a willingness to run and nous with their pressing plan. Mount, for his perceived flaws, ticks those boxes and Ten Hag clearly rates the returning midfielder.
He paid big money to lure him to Old Trafford and will hope to find him a role in the starting line up. In the midst of current struggles, that might be on the opposing flank to Garnacho and supporting Hojlund. | https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/erik-ten-hag-can-unleash-28371097 | 2024-01-01T05:32:51Z |
Last week
Share prices fell as investors became profit takers during the three-day trading week.
The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index shed 50.96 points to close at 6,450.04 points.
The main index was down almost throughout the week, except on Thursday when it gained 56.31 points.
For the year, the main index was down by 116.35 points or more than 1 percent.
Volume of trade was still anemic, averaging only at P3.25 billion. Average for the year reached P4.83 billion.
Foreign investors were net buyers at P335.82 million. For the entire year, however, foreigners were net sellers at P53.66 billion, and accounts for some 44 percent of all the trades.
All other sub-indices ended mixed, with the broader All Shares index fell 2.71 points to close at 3,424.59, the Financials index rose 5.67 to 1,738.88, the Industrial index increased 159.34 to 9,075.91, the Holding Firms index plunged 261.59 to 6,106, the Property index added 4.79 to 2,854.94, the Services index climbed 19.51 to 1,604.99 and the Mining and Oil index surged 457.69 to 10,000.43.
For the week, gainers outnumbered losers 131 to 81 and 29 shares were unchanged.
Top gainers were Jolliville Holdings Corp., Discovery World Corp., Global-Estate Resorts Inc., Roxas Holdings Inc., Concrete Aggregates Corp. B, NiHAO Mineral Resources International Inc. and SBS Philippines Corp.
Top losers, meanwhile, were Anchor Land Holdings Inc., Easycall Communications Philippines Inc., First Abacus Financial Holdings Corp., Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc., San Miguel Corp., Wellex Industries Inc. and Metro Alliance Holdings and Equities Corp. A.
This week
Share prices may go up for the first trading week of 2024 as traditionally markets open the year on a strong note.
It will be a four-day trading week as January 1 is a public holiday for the New Year celebrations. Online broker 2TradeAsia, said the market may open the first week on a potentially volatile note given the release of key macroeconomic data such as the US jobs data, purchasing managers’ index (PMI) and local inflation for December.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas projects around the range of 3.6 percent to 4.4 percent for December inflation, up from the previous month’s 4.1 percent.
“The slight uptick can be owed to seasonally elevated consumption plus broadly higher shelf prices during the month, the overall trend is still lax relative to the first half of the year. Recall that year-to-date inflation is around 6 percent. Expect some upward momentum heading into 2024,” the broker said.
Japhet Louis O. Tantiangco, senior research analyst at Philstocks Financials Inc., said based on the BSP’s latest hints on its policy outlook, interest rates may remain at high levels for a while as they try to keep inflation expectations anchored.
“This in turn is expected to keep the demand-side price pressures in check which in turn would help in bringing our overall inflation to the government’s range target. The high interest rates however are expected to weigh on our economic growth. Hence, if we do not see help from other economic factors such as remittances and foreign investments, then economic growth may further slow down. Government spending is also seen to help but could be limited amid its pursuit of fiscal consolidation,” Tantiangco said.
2TradeAsia said by New Year, the PSEi will trade at 12 to 13 times forward earnings, and its underperformance relative to regional peers of 15-16 times only underscore the gap in value potential.
“2023 has been a year of financial aberrations: record-level rate increases, global bank crises, arguably the best year of bonds, crypto resurgence, renaissance of tech stocks, major disruption in Al (artificial intelligence), among others. 2024 is looking to be more lenient, given current data–hold fast to the ropes and stay true to the course,” it said.
Immediate support for the main index is seen at 6,400 points, resistance at 6,600 points.
Stock picks
Broker Regina Capital Development Corp. advised to take profits on the stock of Jollibee Foods Corp. as it price appears to have already reached its peak as shares continue to trade just shy of the P250 levels.
“JFC is likely to remain at these levels before dropping to a lower range. MACD histograms have lost the buying momentum as these switch between low buying or selling pressure. Investors with positions in JFC might want to consider taking profits,” it said.
Jollibee’s share price closed Friday at P251.40.
Meanwhile, the broker advised to sell on rallies on the stock of Bank of the Philippine Islands, as it shows little movement with the stock showing a slight upward trend. The stock is trading at above its 50-day moving average and below its 100-day moving average.
“Histograms are slightly bullish, while RSI (relative strength index) levels are neutral at 53.30. ATR (average of true range) is low and pointing downwards, suggesting low volatility for BPI,” the broker said.
BPI shares were last traded last week closing at P103.80 apiece. VG Cabuag | https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/01/01/stock-market-outlook-86/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stock-market-outlook-86 | 2024-01-01T05:32:50Z |
Texas vs. Washington Sugar Bowl Semifinal Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - Monday, January 1
According to our computer model, the No. 2 Washington Huskies will beat the No. 3 Texas Longhorns when the two teams play at Caesars Superdome on Monday, January 1, which kicks off at 8:45 PM. For our projections on the spead, point total, and final score, see the rest of the article below.
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- Based on this contest's moneyline, the Longhorns have an implied win probability of 63.6%.
- Against the spread, the Longhorns are 7-6-0 this season.
- Texas has an ATS record of 6-6 when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
- The Longhorns have played 13 games this season and five of them have gone over the total.
- Texas games this season have posted an average total of 54, which is 9.5 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
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- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Huskies have a 40.8% chance to win.
- So far this year, the Huskies have put together a 6-6-1 record against the spread.
- Washington is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this year.
- The Huskies have hit the over in six of their 13 games with a set total (46.2%).
- The average point total for the Washington this year is 1.2 points less than this game's over/under.
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Met: Snowfalls and blizzards to make comeback in February
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Meteorologists predict that arctic air masses which caused bitter frost across Kazakhstan will subside, Kazinform has learnt from Kazhydromet.
They will give way to atmospheric fronts which will grip western Kazakhstan.
Abnormally cold weather will persist for a couple of days in most regions of the country. However, atmospheric fronts will bring snowfalls, blizzards, gusty western wind, and warmer temperatures. | https://en.inform.kz/news/met-snowfalls-and-blizzards-to-make-comeback-in-february_a3495425/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:52Z |
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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.
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Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com | https://www.ksby.com/mickey-mouse-enters-the-public-domain-but-with-many-legal-caveats-3 | 2024-01-01T05:32:53Z |
Congress hasn’t had at least 100 members of the House and Senate with military backgrounds since 2017. But the veterans caucus in the legislature right now is close enough to challenge that mark in the 2024 elections.
The number of veterans in Congress has steadily declined since the 1970s, a shift which mostly reflects the change to the all-volunteer force and the dwindling number of Americans who enlist annually.
But veterans advocates have worried that decline has also taken away valuable insight for lawmakers as they craft national security policy, veterans support plans and defense budget proposals.
In 1973, the total number of veterans serving in House and Senate seats was 401 — 75% of all the seats in both chambers. By 1995, that number was down to 213 seats. It dropped below 100 for the first time in 2013.
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A total of 97 lawmakers with military backgrounds were elected in 2022, 80 in the House and 17 in the Senate. That was up five veterans from the previous congressional elections, and only the fourth time in the last 50 years there has been any increase at all in the total veterans elected.
Of that group, 58 veterans (60%) served at least part of their enlistment after 2001. Advocates are hopeful that the younger generation of veterans will help push that number back up, albeit to a much lower level than the past historic marks.
But doing so will require some luck at the ballot box.
Already, the Senate is scheduled to lose one veteran next year. Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., the last Vietnam veteran serving in the chamber, has announced his plans to retire from Congress.
Two veterans in the House — Ohio Republican Reps. Brad Wenstrup and Bill Johnson — have also announced plans to leave Congress.
That means at least three new candidates with military experience will need to win state races in order to keep the number of veterans in Congress steady.
Most primary battles for House and Senate seats will be decided later this spring, giving candidates the summer to campaign for the general election. By early summer, advocates should have a clearer idea whether the number of veterans aiming for those seats is increasing or on the downturn again.
Leo covers Congress, Veterans Affairs and the White House for Military Times. He has covered Washington, D.C. since 2004, focusing on military personnel and veterans policies. His work has earned numerous honors, including a 2009 Polk award, a 2010 National Headliner Award, the IAVA Leadership in Journalism award and the VFW News Media award. | https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2023/12/31/how-many-vets-will-be-in-congress-after-the-election/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:53Z |
Kerala: LDF to observe strike over Governor's delay in signing Land Assignment Amendment Bill
The Legislative Assembly successfully passed the Land Assignment Amendment Bill amid escalating tensions between the government and the governor on September 14. The revenue department has suspended actions related to the amendment of the law in the meantime.
Thiruvananthapuram: The LDF (Left Democratic Front) has announced to openly conduct a strike against Governor Arif Mohammed Khan's delay in giving consent to the Land Assignment Amendment Bill passed in the Assembly. A march to Raj Bhavan is scheduled for January 9 as part of this protest. Meanwhile, the UDF (United Democratic Front) has accused the government of unnecessarily involving the governor in a matter that could be resolved through amendments to existing rules. The UDF contends that the government has the power to address the issue without requiring the governor's approval.
The Legislative Assembly successfully passed the Land Assignment Amendment Bill amid escalating tensions between the government and the governor on September 14. There were concerns that the bill might be sent to the President, particularly as the government-governor conflict intensified. However, this has not transpired. With Lok Sabha elections anticipated within the next three months, there is a sense of urgency, as the benefits of the bill will only be realized if it becomes law before the elections. In response, the LDF has initiated an open strike against the governor to express its dissatisfaction with the current situation.
A strike announcement will be made at the panchayat level from January 4 to 6. The Raj Bhavan march will also be held at 9 am with the participation of farmers. At the same time, the UDF now says that the problem could have been solved if only the rules were changed. To address the issues at hand, a series of panchayat-by-panchayat meetings will be organized to bring attention to the concerns.
Additionally, at the end of January, a blockade is scheduled to take place at the Collectorate. The revenue department has suspended actions related to the amendment of the law in the meantime. | https://newsable.asianetnews.com/india/kerala-ldf-to-observe-strike-over-governor-s-delay-in-signing-land-assignment-amendment-bill-rkn-s6kf0x | 2024-01-01T05:32:53Z |
Joe Haden's status as a household name seems to be growing by the month.
The NFL has announced Haden has been chosen as a captain for one of the Pro Bowl teams, which will be selected in a draft format Jan. 21 on the NFL Network by NFL legends Michael Irvin and Cris Carter.
Joining Haden as a captain is Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray. Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown will serve as captains of the other squad.
We will have exclusive Browns coverage all next week at the Pro Bowl in Arizona. | https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/joe-haden-named-a-captain-for-the-pro-bowl-team-14789088 | 2024-01-01T05:32:53Z |
PKL: UP Yoddhas aim to start new year with win against Patna Pirates
UP Yoddhas are aiming to start the new year with a win as they host Patna Pirates in match 52 of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 which will be held here tomorrow at the Noida Indoor Stadium.
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UP Yoddhas are aiming to start the new year with a win as they host Patna Pirates in match 52 of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 which will be held here tomorrow at the Noida Indoor Stadium. This marks the third match of the Yoddhas' home leg, and the team hopes to kick off the New Year with a win after going down to Dabang Delhi KC 25-35 on Friday. The home side are currently on ninth position in the table with 20 points while Patna Pirates who beat Haryana Steelers 46-33 in their previous encounter are seventh on the table with 22 points.
The tickets for all 11 games of the Pro Kabaddi League season 10 in Noida are available at the Paytm Insider application and website. Additionally, fans can also purchase tickets directly from the box office at Gate No. 5 of the Noida Stadium on all days between 11 am to 6 pm. Tickets are priced as low as 150 INR. The match between UP Yoddhas and Patna Pirates will be telecast live on Star Sports Network on January 1, 2024, from 9:00 pm (IST) onwards.
Statistically, in the history of the Pro Kabaddi League, both teams have faced each other thirteen times. The Yoddhas have had the upper hand over the Pirates five times, while one match resulted in a tie. UP Yoddhas edged out the Pirates 35-33 in their latest meeting in the last season Speaking before the match UP Yoddhas Head Coach Jasveer Singh said, "We want to start the New Year on a positive note in front of our home fans. We will look to avoid small mistakes that are costing us games. The team atmosphere is good and we hope that it will transform to positive results in tomorrow's game".
For UP Yoddhas, Surender Gill has been in sensational form taking the bulk of the responsibility in the raiding department. He currently has the most raid points (86) and the most successful raids (64) in the league. Captain Pardeep Narwal has 60 raid points in the season and will look to help the team in the attack department. The match is poised to be a battle between the best defences in the league. Both teams are leading the league for the most tackle points with the Yoddhas scoring 322 and Pirates with 313 points.
The defensive trio of Sumit, Nitesh Kumar and Gurdeep have combined well scoring 29, 25 and 22 points respectively and will be crucial in stopping the Pirates raiders. The Patna Pirates will rely on their all-rounders Sachin and M. Sudhakar who have been performing well consistently in both the raiding and defence departments. (ANI)
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UP Yoddhas assistant coach Upendra Malik discloses why Surender, not Pardeep Narwal, was main raider | https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/2762290-pkl-up-yoddhas-aim-to-start-new-year-with-win-against-patna-pirates | 2024-01-01T05:32:52Z |
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Technical issues disrupted 911 phone lines for the Chula Vista and National City police departments on New Year's Eve, authorities said.
According to the Chula Vista Police Department, 911 calls might face delays or may not connect on Sunday night. Police said AT&T representatives are actively addressing the problem to restore the lines.
Authorities said in a post on X that people can still text "911" or contact the non-emergency line at (619) 691-5151. Police said they are treating non-emergency lines as if they were emergencies, expediting transfers to dispatchers.
🚨911 LINES🚨We’re experiencing technical issues w/ some of our 911 phone lines. Troubleshooting in progress. If you have an emergency and can’t get thru on 911, please TEXT “911” or call our non-emergency # at (619)691-5151, modified for emergencies - streamlined to dispatchers.
— Chula Vista Police Department (@ChulaVistaPD) January 1, 2024
The National City Police Department said two out of their five 911 call systems are currently not working, which means that when five calls occur at the same time, only three of them will be successfully transferred.
Authorities urge the public to utilize text messaging or call the non-emergency line at (619) 336-4411. They said that AT&T will address their system issues following the resolution of the Chula Vista incident. | https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/911-outages-affect-chula-vista-and-national-city-on-new-years-eve | 2024-01-01T05:32:54Z |
New England's Spider Cake Got Its Unique Name From A Type Of Skillet
A New England spider cake, for those who are unfamiliar, is essentially a sweeter version of cornbread, typically featuring more sugar, as well as heavy cream. Further, the cake is often served with maple syrup drizzled over the top, truly cementing it as an ultra-sweet treat. In other words, New England spider cake and cornbread really represent the difference between a "bread" and a cake," despite both having the corn flavor at the forefront. But why is it called a spider cake? Well, the name comes from the type of skillet that it used to be made in.
A spider skillet is a cast iron pan with three legs underneath — to keep it from touching the flame. This was necessary back in the day when a lot of cooking was done over an open flame or a hearth fire. Nowadays, the spider skillet has essentially become obsolete thanks to modern stoves and cookware — but, still, the name has stuck around for New England spider cake. It certainly has a nice ring to it, that's for sure.
If you're intrigued, either by the sound of a super sweet version of cornbread or by the fascinating history of the spider skillet, you're probably curious about attempting to bake it yourself — even though you likely do not own a spider skillet.
Can you make New England spider cake without a spider skillet?
Luckily for us, the New England spider cake has stuck around even though the spider skillet is no longer a common pan to have lying around. This brings us to one important question: What type of pan has replaced the spider skillet when it comes to making spider cake?
Nearly every recipe for spider cake you'll find calls for a cast iron skillet — in other words, a much more common type of pan to find in modern kitchens. Just like with traditional cornbread, the cast iron skillet will distribute heat evenly and help the spider cake cook evenly and give it the crispy, golden brown crust that can make or break a good cornbread (or spider cake).
If you don't have a cast iron skillet, a carbon steel pan is also a great choice — it's the lesser appreciated pan to substitute for a cast iron and will deliver similar results. The main difference between the two is that the cast iron takes longer to heat up than the carbon steel pan, but retains heat for longer, which shouldn't affect the outcome of your New England spider cake. | https://www.tastingtable.com/1480653/new-england-spider-cake-named-after-skillet/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:54Z |
One confusing aspect of the NHL rule book has always been what goaltender interference is. Coaches, players and fans across the league can’t seem to figure out what is a penalty and what isn’t. Such was the case for Bruins fans on New Year’s Eve.
The Original Six matchup between the Bruins and Red Wings saw Boston’s bench boss Jim Montgomery use his coach’s challenge after Detroit’s Ben Chiarot scored in the second period to knot the game at two.
Red Wing forward Michael Rasmussen, in a battle with defenseman Brandon Carlo, appeared to hit Bruins netminder Jeremy Swayman’s glove with his stick as the goalie moved to stop the shot.
After a five-minute review of the play, referee Francis Charron announced the call would be upheld.
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“After video review, it was determined the contact was made outside of the blue therefore this is not goaltender interference. We have a good goal,” Charron told the crowd.
The NHL released further information to help decipher the decision, which was more detailed than what Charron explained. Here is the transcript via NHL.com
Explanation: After video review, it was determined that the actions of Brandon Carlo contributed to Detroit’s Michael Rasmussen’s stick making contact with Jeremy Swayman’s glove outside the crease and therefore, did not constitute goaltender interference. The decision was made in accordance with Rule 69.1 which states, in part, that the goal should be allowed because “Incidental contact with a goalkeeper will be permitted, and resulting goals allowed, when such contact is initiated outside of the goal crease…”
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Because the call was upheld, the Bruins were assessed a two-minute minor for delay of game. Montgomery said after the game he challenged the call because the team didn’t feel they had anything to lose.
“We did think it was goalie interference, and the refs explained what the judgment was and why it wasn’t,” Montgomery explained, as seen on NESN’s postgame coverage. “It also slowed the game down. We were trending the wrong way. It was like a long time out because it did take long and it wasn’t an easy decision for them.”
Detroit may have won the call, but Boston came away with the 5-3 win at the end of the night.
Whether the initial call or the review was correct, Swayman didn’t want to discuss the matter following Boston’s victory.
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“It doesn’t do me any favors to talk about calls that already happened,” Swayman said, as seen on NESN’s postgame coverage. “I didn’t look at the replay very much. I like to think these guys make the right call every time. Again, it doesn’t do me any favors to talk about it. I’m just so happy we got a victory.”
Swayman made 25 saves in the game to earn his 11th win of the season. The 25-year-old goalie and his teammates will have the chance to enjoy New Year’s Day in Columbus before the Bruins face the Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.
Featured image via Brian Bradshaw Sevald/USA TODAY Sports Images | https://nesn.com/2023/12/nhl-explains-ruling-of-unsuccessful-bruins-goalie-interference-challenge/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:54Z |
Officials Reveal Headhunter Posed as Fan, Orchestrated Parliament Breach Since 2015
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: January 1, 2024 10:33 AM2024-01-01T10:33:44+5:302024-01-01T10:34:13+5:30
The investigation into the December 13 Parliament security breach has uncovered a chilling fact: the accused have been planning ...
The investigation into the December 13 Parliament security breach has uncovered a chilling fact: the accused have been planning to storm the Lok Sabha since 2015, officials close to the probe revealed. This plot, hatched under the guise of a social media fan club, took shape five years before its audacious attempt.
The Bhagat Singh Fan Club, initially comprising only Manoranjan D and Sagar Sharma (the latter infamous for jumping into the Lok Sabha well), served as a covert platform for their subversive designs. Over time, Lalit Jha, Neelam Devi, and Amol Shinde joined the online forum, gradually solidifying the conspiracy.
According to police, Jha disclosed that all the accused had met many times and executed the conspiracy. Jha has disclosed that the accused persons including him wanted to create anarchy in the country so that they can compel the government to meet their demands, said an official in the know, ET reported.
Seeking deeper insights into their actual motive, Delhi Police has applied for polygraph tests on the accused. An additional sessions judge is expected to rule on the request on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, further investigative steps have included retracing the steps of Sharma and Manoranjan. The Special Cell of Delhi Police escorted them to the exact locations where they assembled and procured the national flags used in their Parliament breach attempt. Notably, the flags were purchased from Sadar Bazaar before the group congregated near India Gate.
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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.
“CBP is proud of the work our frontline officers do to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our communities,” Alberto Flores, director at the Laredo Port of Entry, said in a statement. “This significant seizure is an example of ongoing operational efforts conducted daily to protect our borders.” | https://www.kkyx.com/news/trending/customs-officers-seize-meth-cocaine-valued-102m-border-crossing/QORQLDR44JGF7NUPEPNKB56NDU/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:56Z |
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri rewarded coach Eliah Drinkwitz a contract extension through the 2028 season on Sunday after he led the Tigers to an 11-2 record and a victory over Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl.
Drinkwitz’s contract was due to expire after the 2027 season. The extension approved by the Missouri Board of Curators also is expected to include a bump in pay, though the school had yet to announce the financial details.
Drinkwitz was hired before the 2020 season after a single but ultra-successful season at Appalachian State, where he went 12-1 and won the New Orleans Bowl. The timing could not have been worse — the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult for him to build the program — and the result was three straight .500 regular seasons and two losses in bowl games.
Despite the relatively mediocre results, Missouri gave the 40-year-old coach an extension in 2022 that took his pay to $6 million per year, and Drinkwitz made it pay off this season. Picked to finish in the middle of the SEC, the Tigers’ only losses came against Georgia and LSU, and they beat rival Kansas State along with Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida and Arkansas.
“You can’t do this alone,” Drinkwitz said in a statement, “and our players, coaches and staff have worked tirelessly and believed in the process of building a championship program. The passion of our fan base, alumni and donors is awesome. We are extremely grateful for the resources they provided and the continued investment from our administration.”
Drinkwitz was The Associated Press SEC coach of the year and finished third in voting for the national award.
The Tigers were considered heavy underdogs in the Cotton Bowl against Ohio State, which barely missed out on a spot in the College Football Playoff. But they rallied in the fourth quarter for a 14-3 victory to cap their season.
They could be in the mix for a playoff spot next year, too, when the field expands to 12. Quarterback Brady Cook, standout wide receiver Luther Burden III and several other key players are expected to return, and the Tigers already have supplemented them with a top-25 recruiting class highlighted by five-star defensive end Williams Nwaneri.
“Coach Drinkwitz and his staff have done a tremendous job in this modern era of intercollegiate athletics,” Missouri athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois said. “Continuity is important in implementing a championship culture, maximizing student-athlete potential and recruiting future Tigers. Our program is positioned to continue our momentum into the future.”
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SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Doctors in California who mail abortion pills to patients in other states will be protected from prosecution. Workers will receive more paid sick leave on the heels of a big year for labor. And companies can’t fire employees for using marijuana outside of work.
These are among the hundreds of laws that take effect January 1 in the nation’s most populous state.
Each year, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs hundreds of laws passed by the state Legislature. Most take effect Jan. 1 the following year. But sometimes lawmakers will delay a law’s effective date for a variety of reasons, including giving people more time to prepare for the new rules.
Some of the highest-profile bills passed by the Legislature in 2023 will not take effect until later. Fast food workers will get a minimum wage increase to $20 per hour on April 1. Health care workers are scheduled to see the first increases in their minimum wage on June 1. Laws requiring businesses to report their emissions and financial risks from climate change won’t take effect until 2026.
A law banning people from carrying guns in most public places was blocked by a federal judge just days before it was set to take effect.
In 2023, the California Legislature passed 1,046 bills. Newsom signed 890 of those bills into law. He vetoed 156 bills, or 14.9 percent, according to statistics compiled by veteran lobbyist Chris Micheli.
Here is a look at some of the new laws Californians face:
You can’t get fired for smoking pot at home
Some drug tests don’t determine if a person is high, but only if that person has used marijuana at all in recent days. California lawmakers thought it wasn’t fair for companies to punish workers for failing these drug tests, especially since recreational marijuana has been legal in the state since 2016. A new law, which was passed in 2022 but takes effect this year, says companies can’t punish workers for failing these types of drug tests. There are exceptions for construction workers and companies that must conduct drug tests as part of federal contracts.
A tax increase for higher wage earners
California has a short-term disability program that pays people who cannot work because of a non-work related illness, injury or pregnancy. The program is funded by a 1.1 percent tax on wages. In the past, this tax only applied to wages below a certain amount, about $153,000 in 2023. But starting Jan. 1, a new law, which was passed in 2022 but takes effect this year, eliminates the wage cap. People who make more than $153,000 per year subsequently will pay a 1.1 percent tax on those wages.
Protections for abortion pills
Abortion is now illegal in 14 states after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. But doctors and pharmacists in California who mail abortion pills to patients in those states will be shielded from prosecution or fines. The law bans bounty hunters or bail agents from apprehending California doctors and taking them to another state to stand trial. It even prohibits state-based social media companies, such as Facebook, from complying with out-of-state subpoenas, warrants or other requests for records to discover the identity of patients seeking abortion pills.
More sick leave
Workers in California will receive a minimum of five days of sick leave annually, instead of three, which they will accrue once they have been employed for 200 days. Labor advocates say the increase will curb the spread of disease by preventing employees from working when they are sick. But opponents say the law will be another financial burden for employers and claim some workers request sick leave when they are not ill.
Community college tuition
Low-income Mexican residents who live within 45 miles (72 kilometers) of the California-Mexico border will be eligible for in-state tuition rates at participating Southern California community colleges under a new law signed by Newsom. The measure will lower a burden for students to receive education and training to help prepare them for the workforce, advocates say. It resembles another program in the state allowing up to 200 Nevada residents who live in certain areas near the California-Nevada border to receive in-state tuition rates at Lake Tahoe Community College.
LGBTQ+ foster youth
Foster families will be required to demonstrate their ability to meet the health and safety needs of children regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. It was one of several bills the Legislature passed this year to expand protections for LGBTQ+ youth. Newsom vetoed another high-profile bill that would have required courts to consider whether a parent affirms their child’s gender identity in custody and visitation proceedings.
Low-income housing on church land
Religious institutions and nonprofit colleges in California can now turn their parking lots and other properties into affordable housing. The new law, which helps these institutions bypass most local permitting and environmental review rules, was among several initiatives attempting to address the homelessness crisis in California. Supporters of the law said it will serve as another tool to build much-needed housing in the state, but opponents said the law takes away local control over housing developments.
Harsher penalties for fentanyl dealers
California lawmakers introduced a slew of bills last year aimed at addressing fentanyl overdoses, which are killing roughly 110 Californians each week. Only one measure cracking down on dealers reached Newsom’s desk. The new law increases penalties for dealers who possess more than 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of fentanyl. Newsom also signed bills requiring stadiums and amusement parks to stock overdose reversal drugs and community colleges and California State University campuses to provide fentanyl test strips. Sophie Austin is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.
Image credits: AP/Ng Han Guan | https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/01/01/tax-increase-lgbtq-youth-protections-and-more-sick-leave-highlight-californias-new-laws-in-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tax-increase-lgbtq-youth-protections-and-more-sick-leave-highlight-californias-new-laws-in-2024 | 2024-01-01T05:32:57Z |
The Space Force in 2024 expects to broaden the pool of companies who can provide military space launch services in a bid to build flexibility and drive down costs.
The Space Force released a solicitation in October for the third phase of its National Security Space Launch block-buy contract and plans to award contracts in two batches — one group in the spring and a second in the fall.
The spring awards are for what the service is calling “Lane 1″ missions. These are commercial-like missions with requirements that can be met by smaller launch companies who aren’t certified to fly more rigorous defense missions.
The Space Force intends to award an open-ended contract for Lane 1, without a cap on the number of companies it could choose.
The second lane is reserved for more demanding missions with more challenging requirements, similar to the current Phase 2 contract shared by the United Launch Alliance and SpaceX. The Space Force anticipates awarding these launches to three providers.
Col. Doug Pentecost, deputy program executive officer for assured access to space, said in October the decision to allow more companies to support the Defense Department’s launch needs is intended to improve resiliency and affordability.
“This transformative strategy ensures our ability to secure our nation’s interests by creating a more resilient space architecture through proliferation, disaggregation and orbital diversity,” he said in a statement.
Courtney Albon is C4ISRNET’s space and emerging technology reporter. She has covered the U.S. military since 2012, with a focus on the Air Force and Space Force. She has reported on some of the Defense Department’s most significant acquisition, budget and policy challenges. | https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2023/12/31/new-in-2024-space-force-set-to-expand-military-launch-industrial-base/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:59Z |
Kerala Lottery Results Win Win W-750 January 01 2024: Check today's winning ticket, prize money HERE
Kerala Lottery Results Win Win W-750: For lottery prizes worth up to 5,000 rupees, winners in Kerala have the convenience of collecting their winnings from any lottery shop in the state. However, if the prize amount exceeds 5,000 rupees, winners must present their winning ticket, along with valid ID proof, either at the government lottery office or a bank.
Kerala Lottery Results Win Win W-747508: Win-Win is one of the seven weekly lotteries. Win Win lottery draw is held every Monday at 3 p.m. Every lottery is represented by an alphabetical code and the Win-Win lottery code is a “W” representation containing the draw number and the code. Win-Win lottery costs only Rs.40/- (face value 31.25 +GST). The coveted first-place winner of the Win-Win W-747 lottery will be awarded an impressive prize of Rs 75 lakh.
There is also a second prize of five lakh rupees up for grabs. Moreover, twelve fortunate individuals will be bestowed with a third prize of 1 lakh rupees each. The ticket price for the Win Win lottery ticket stands at 40 Rupees, making it an affordable opportunity for many eager participants.
Let us take a look at the Win-Win W-748 prize breakup:
1st Prize: Rs 75 lakh
2nd Prize: Rs 5 lakh
Consolation Prize: Rs 8000
3rd Prize: Rs 1 lakh
4th Prize: Rs 5000
5th Prize: Rs 2000
6th Prize: Rs 1000
7th Prize: Rs 500
8th Prize: Rs 100
For lottery prizes worth up to 5,000 rupees, winners in Kerala have the convenience of collecting their winnings from any lottery shop in the state. However, if the prize amount exceeds 5,000 rupees, winners must present their winning ticket, along with valid ID proof, either at the government lottery office or a bank. It is essential to verify the published result in the Government Gazette and promptly submit the winning ticket to the authorities within 30 days.
The Kerala State Lotteries Department, established by the Government of Kerala in 1967, is responsible for operating the lottery system. It is the first of its kind in India, conducting weekly lotteries. Currently, the department organizes seven lotteries, with draws occurring daily at 3:00 PM in Thiruvananthapuram. | https://newsable.asianetnews.com/india/kerala-lottery-results-win-win-w-750-january-01-2024-check-today-s-winning-ticket-prize-money-here-rkn-s6kdv1 | 2024-01-01T05:32:59Z |
Happy New Year’s Eve, Central Coast! We still had some large waves along the coastline on Sunday, but as we look ahead into 2024, we are expecting more rain midweek.
A High Surf Advisory was extended to Monday at 10 am. You can expect surf of 8 to 10 feet along with dangerous rip currents in both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.
The Coastal Flood Advisory is now canceled as the threat of flooding has diminished.
Our temperatures on Sunday leaned on the cooler side with highs mostly in the upper 50s and low 60s.
The high for Paso Robles was 56 degrees. For San Luis Obispo, it was 63 degrees. Santa Barbara had a high of 64 degrees.
We are not seeing a huge difference between our daytime highs and lows. The low for Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo was 50 degrees. For Cuyama, it was 42 degrees.
Winds remained pretty calm on Sunday. The breeziest spot was Santa Ynez with winds peaking at 18 mph.
We will welcome the New Year with some potential for scattered showers, if any, in the overnight hours. This is from a system that is expected to stay off the coast but is on its way to the Baja California area.
We are looking at minimal impact from this system, but the left-over moisture could cause slippery roads Monday morning.
Monday is looking at a quiet forecast with light offshore flow, which will help bring temperatures closer to average, but lows are expected to get cooler due to the lack of cloud cover and drying air.
Are you wondering what the first week of 2024 has in store for the Central Coast? The quick answer is multiple opportunities for rain.
Models are pointing to active weather in the forecast as early as Tuesday night and then again on Saturday.
For the system expected midweek, we could see 1 to 2 inches of rain for the mountains and foothills and northwest San Luis Obispo County. There is also a chance for thunderstorms and large waves.
The seven-day forecast shows temperatures dropping to the 50s by Wednesday.
Following that midterm storm, lows could cool off into freezing conditions before the next round of rain.
Just keep those raincoats and umbrellas around for next year! | https://www.ksby.com/weather/2024-weather-forecast-more-rain-chances-and-large-waves-expected-midweek | 2024-01-01T05:32:59Z |
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Meteorologists issue storm alert for Astana, regions of Kazakhstan
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Kazakhstan's weather service has put Astana and a number of regions of the country on storm alert, Kazinform has learnt from Kazhydromet.
Blizzard, northeastern wind with gusts of 15-20 mps is forecast for Akmola region on January 31.
Astana will observe blowing snow, northeastern wind gusting up to 15-20 mps in the morning and in the afternoon on January 31. Chances of storm are 90%.
Temperature will drop to -27, -32°C and in some parts to -35, -40°C in North Kazakhstan, Akmola, Pavlodar, and Karaganda regions on February 1-2.
Cold spell will grip East Kazakhstan region on February 2 bringing the mercury down to -37, -42°C. | https://en.inform.kz/news/meteorologists-issue-storm-alert-for-astana-regions-of-kazakhstan_a3493302/ | 2024-01-01T05:32:59Z |
With one more week to go in the 2023 NFL regular season, the stage is set for the finale.
In the final moments of the Week 17 Sunday Night Football game, the NFL announced the schedule for the final regular season games of the season.
Beginning on Saturday, the Pittsburgh Steelers visit the Baltimore Ravens at 4:30 p.m. ET on ABC. At night, the Houston Texans battle the Indianapolis Colts at 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC.
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On Sunday, the NFL features a full slate of games. The New England Patriots host the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium to close out a tough season. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET on FOX. In their previous meeting this season, the Patriots defeated the Jets in a 15-10 win at MetLife Stadium.
Finally, the AFC East division title is on the line in primetime when the Buffalo Bills meet the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC. During the Week 4 win in Buffalo, the Bills dominated in a 48-20 victory.
At the conclusion of the night, the playoff picture will be set as the 2023 NFL regular season comes to an end.
Featured image via Brian Fluharty/USA TODAY Sports Images | https://nesn.com/2023/12/patriots-host-jets-while-afc-east-title-game-headlines-nfl-week-18-schedule/ | 2024-01-01T05:33:00Z |
Manchester United may have just been given the go-ahead to try and sign one of the best players currently plying his trade outside of the Premier League's traditional top six.
With Casemiro's form taking a nose-dive from the heights of last season even before he was ruled out through injury at the beginning of November and Sofyan Amrabat yet to convince he has the required quality to cut it at United, a new defensive midfielder must be near the top of Erik ten Hag's shopping list heading into the January sales. Kobbie Mainoo's emergence has negated the need for a fresh face in the role somewhat, but with the academy graduate still learning on the job a more experienced head would be beneficial for United.
And a defensive midfielder who has regularly been linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent years may just have become more attainable.
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Fulham's Joao Palhinha has taken to the Premier League like a duck to water following his £20million move from Sporting Lisbon in 2022. Regularly impressing in Marco Silva's midfield, the Portuguese destroyer's form saw him almost join Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich on transfer deadline day only for the move to fall through.
The move was contingent on Fulham signing a replacement for Palhinha, but with the clock ticking the Londoners just ran out of time. Reports suggest Palhinha had even already travelled to Germany for his medical after a fee was agreed with Bayern - meaning the midfielder could be available once again in the January transfer window should a similar bid be made.
And, speaking ahead of Fulham’s clash with Arsenal on Sunday, Fulham boss Silva said he would like to add more depth to his squad next month. "What we can do behind the scenes to improve our squad is of course something I would like to see, I’m open for it and I want it as well," he said.
"My job is to focus on the players we have and if we have 19 or 20 players, my job is to push them, make them go forward and to demand more and more every time.
"I would like to see a little bit more consistency. This is what I would like to see in the next months. It is important (to build squad depth). It is going to happen where we have injuries and the more of the same quality overall that you have I think will be better for us."
The money Fulham would generate from selling prized asset Palhinha would no doubt help Silva in that quest. The fee the west Londoners agreed with Bayern was reported to be around £55million, which would go a long way for any side hoping to add to their ranks.
But for United, Financial Fair Play concerns will once again present a hurdle in the coming transfer window. The club set a budget of around £120million over the summer due to FFP concerns, although the kitty was added to from player sales.
That means, once again, the Reds may need to make sales before being able to bring in any new faces. United are open to the departures of five players who would surely create plenty of space within the wage budget for a signing or two should any number of them leave.
If they can pull it off, the signing of Palhinha would be a no-brainer. | https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-been-given-green-28365778 | 2024-01-01T05:33:01Z |
Squads for men's, women's team for FIH Hockey5s World Cup 2024 announced
The men's team will be led by Simranjeet Singh and vice-captained by Mandeep Mor while the Women's squad will be captained by Rajni Etimarpu and vice-captained by Mahima Chaudhary
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Hockey India on Sunday named the Indian Men's and Women's Hockey Teams for the upcoming FIH Hockey5s World Cup to be held in Muscat, Oman. While the FIH Hockey5s Women's World Cup 2024 will be held between January 24 and January 27, the FIH Hockey5s Men's World Cup 2024 will begin on January 28 and conclude on January 31.
The Indian Women's Team will be led by experienced goalkeeper Rajni Etimarpu and Vice Captained by defender Mahima Chaudhary. The team also comprises Bansari Solanki as the second goalkeeper, with Akshata Abaso Dhekale and Jyoti Chhatri as defenders. Among midfielders, Mariana Kujur and Mumtaz Khan have been named, while Ajmina Kujur, Rutaja Dadaso Pisal and Deepika Soreng have been named as forwards. The Indian Women's Team is grouped in Pool C along with Namibia, Poland and the United States. A total of 16 teams will participate in the FIH Hockey5s Women's World Cup 2024 which includes Fiji, Malaysia, the Netherlands and hosts Oman in Pool A while Australia, South Africa, Ukraine and Zambia are in Pool B and Pool D features New Zealand, Paraguay, Thailand and Uruguay.
Speaking about the team selection, Coach Soundarya said, "The team comprises young players with enough international experience and understanding of the challenges of playing a prestigious event such as the Hockey 5's World Cup. We are well prepared and are upbeat ahead of the tournament." The Indian Men's Team, meanwhile, features experienced forward Simranjeet Singh, Olympic Bronze medallist, leading the team along with defender Mandeep Mor who has done well for India in this format.
The team includes goalkeepers Suraj Karkera and Prashant Kumar Chauhan. Mandeep Mor will be joined by Manjeet in defence. Midfield features Mohd Raheel Mouseen and Maninder Singh while the forward line includes Pawan Rajbhar, Gurjot Singh and Uttam Singh along with Captain Simranjeet. Grouped in Pool B, the Indian Team will play against Egypt, Jamaica and Switzerland to make the knockout rounds. The other teams in the fray include the Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan and Poland in Pool A and Pool C features Australia, Kenya, New Zealand, Trinidad and Tobago while Pool D includes Fiji, Malaysia, Oman and the United States.
Speaking about the men's side, Coach Sardar Singh said, "We have chosen a very balanced team with youth and experience for this exciting format of hockey. Several players in this squad already have experience playing this format and are eager to perform well. We have worked hard for this tournament and look forward to finishing on the podium."(ANI)
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Soccer-Club World Cup set for June-July 2025, new Intercontinental Cup in 2024 -FIFA
FACTBOX-Soccer-FIFA Club World Cup format and qualification criteria for 2025 | https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/2762295-squads-for-mens-womens-team-for-fih-hockey5s-world-cup-2024-announced | 2024-01-01T05:33:01Z |
DISH Network Corporation is a holding company. Its subsidiaries operate two primary business segments, Pay-TV and Wireless. Its Wireless business segment operates in two business units, Retail Wireless and 5G Network Deployment. The Pay-TV segment offers pay-TV services under the DISH and the SLING brand. The DISH branded pay-TV service consists of direct broadcast satellite (DBS) and Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) spectrum, its owned and leased satellites, receiver systems, broadcast operations, a leased fiber optic network, and in-home service. The SLING branded pay-TV services consist of, multichannel, live-linear streaming over-the-top (OTT) Internet-based domestic, international, and Latino video programming services. The Wireless-Retail unit offers nationwide prepaid and postpaid retail wireless services to subscribers under its Boost Mobile, Boost Infinite and Gen Mobile brands. The Wireless-5G Network Deployment unit has invested to acquire certain wireless spectrum licenses.
More about the company | https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/DISH-NETWORK-CORPORATION-4870/news/DISH-Network-Corporation-NasdaqGS-DISH-dropped-from-S-P-Global-BMI-Index-45653987/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20240101 | 2024-01-01T05:33:02Z |
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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AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis | https://www.keloland.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-naomi-osaka-wins-her-opening-match-on-return-to-elite-tennis-at-the-brisbane-international/ | 2024-01-01T05:33:03Z |
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.kkyx.com/news/trending/man-accused-trying-kidnap-4-year-old-boy-walmart/BHCFQABRXZCRTKSQP3JXBIR4VQ/ | 2024-01-01T05:33:03Z |
Kerala: Man commits suicide after killing wife in Ernakulam
A man committed suicide after hacking his wife to death in Ernakulam . Baby was addicted to drinking and there were frequent family problems in the home. He used to fight with his wife after getting drunk.
Ernakulam: A man committed suicide after hacking his wife to death in Ernakulam on Sunday (Dec 31). Baby killed his wife, Smitha, allegedly over a family property dispute. Their two daughters were also injured in the scuffle and were admitted to Medical Trust Hospital in Kochi.
According to the latest reports, the police, during the investigation, obtained a note from their home. Baby was addicted to drinking and there were frequent family problems in the home. He used to fight with his wife after getting drunk. There was a dispute over property between the husband and the wife. The police recovered the details from the note.
The family lived near Piravom JMP Hospital. The incident came to light when one of the daughters informed the neighbours. The residents of the area said that Baby was having some mental discomfort in the meantime. The two daughters, who are in the hospital, survived the incident. The daughters, who are both nursing students, had come home for Christmas vacation when the appalling incident took place. | https://newsable.asianetnews.com/india/kerala-man-commits-suicide-after-killing-wife-in-ernakulam-rkn-s6kc1i | 2024-01-01T05:33:05Z |
The U.S. military said Sunday 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 U.S. forces opened fire, killing several of the armed crews, U.S. Central Command said. No one was injured on the ship.
The Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou reported they had already been hit by a missile Saturday night while transiting the Southern Red Sea and requested assistance, CENTCOM said in a statement. The guided missile destroyers Gravely and Laboon responded to the call for help. The Denmark-owned vessel was reportedly seaworthy and no injuries were noted, the statement added.
“This is the 23rd illegal attack by the Houthis on international shipping since Nov. 19,” CENTCOM officials said.
In another statement, CENTCOM officials said the same ship issued an additional distress call about a second attack “by four Iranian-backed Houthi small boats.” The attackers fired small arms weapons at the Maersk Hangzhou, getting to within 20 meters (about 65 feet) of the vessel, and attempted to board it.
A contract-embarked security team on the ship returned fire, the statement said. U.S. helicopters from the Gravely and the aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower responded to the distress call. While issuing verbal warnings to the attackers, the small boat crews opened fire on the helicopters using small arms, the statement said.
“The U.S. Navy helicopters returned fire in self-defense,” sinking three of the four boats and killing the crews, the statement said. The fourth boat fled the area, the release added. No damage to U.S. personnel or equipment was reported.
The Iran-backed Houthis have claimed attacks on ships in the Red Sea that they say are either linked to Israel or heading to Israeli ports. They say their attacks aim to end Israel’s air-and-ground offensive targeting the Gaza Strip following the attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Oct. 7.
On Saturday, the top commander of U.S. naval forces in the Middle East said Houthi rebels have shown no signs of ending their “reckless” attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, even as more nations join the international maritime mission to protect vessels in the vital waterway and trade traffic begins to pick up.
Since the Pentagon announced Operation Prosperity Guardian to counter the attacks just over 10 days ago, 1,200 merchant ships have traveled through the Red Sea region. | https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-military/2023/12/31/us-navy-sinks-three-houthi-small-boats-in-hijack-attempt-in-red-sea/ | 2024-01-01T05:33:05Z |
THE theater community is on a double high with Cedric Juan and JC Santos winning Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, respectively, in the recently concluded Metro Manila Film Festival. Juan and Santos are both theater actors and have actually shared the same stage in many outings.
Their win further brightens the spotlight on Filipino theater scene, topped only by Dolly de Leon’s nomination to the Golden Globe Awards for her portrayal of a cleaning lady for a cruise in the film Triangle of Sadness. Her nomination was the first for a Filipino actor.
Aside from De Leon, last year saw other Filipino theater actors getting noticed in international films—Soliman Cruz, Bart Guingona and Noel Sto Domingo were prominently featured in “To the North”; Stefanie Arianne in the Japanese film “Plan 75;” and Chai Fonacier in the Eva Green starrer “Nocebo.” (This as Joanna Ampil, who also won in the MMFF of 2017 as Best Actress for the “Larawan,” played Engineer in the restaging of Miss Saigon. But that is for another story).
In their respective acceptance speeches, both Juan and Santos acknowledged the theater as their training ground. Santos even named his mentor, the late Tony Mabesa, to whom he owes a lot, he said.
Theater actors are no stranger to the cinema.
The theater is where acting originated. Long before there were cinema and television, it was on stage that actors essayed various roles to tell stories consumed collectively by an audience.
The theater is acknowledged as the best training ground in creating characters and feigning emotions required in a particular scene.
International acting greats like Meryll Streep, Judy Dench, Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman among many others honed their chops in the theater. Others talk of acting schools of thought they subscribe in working their scenes.
The scene is not quite the same in the Philippines.
The Philippine film industry, sired by Hollywood, focused largely on looks (read mestizo/a types) that we even have a phrase for it: “mukhang artista.” Those who do not fit the mold are called “character” actors (as against the bida or lead who play limited variations of their persona).
Still others, especially those who come from doing bodabil, become comedians. These performers usually play the friend, comic relief maid or sounding board of the lead actors.
It is safe to say that it was in the so-called Second Golden Age of Philippine Cinema in the late 70s to the earlu 80s that producers and directors started hiring theater actors to play meatier parts. Among the early crossovers were Vic Silayan, Laurice Guillen and Leo Martinez.
National Artists Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal were instrumental in bringing in theater practitioners to the movie industry. Brocka used actors from PETA (where he was also director) and introduced to the wider audience the likes of Joel Lamangan, Soxy Topacio, Angie Ferro and Mario O’Hara. Before Peque Gallaga’s “Oro, Plata, Mata” Mitch Valdes, from different companies doing English plays, played a prostitute in Brocka’s “Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Sabado, Linggo.”
Bernal, on the other hand, gave meaningful roles to Amable Quiambao, Ray Ventura, Aura Mijares (from Teatro Pilipino), Pen Medina ( Teatro Kabataan)and Gigi Dueñas (Gintong Silahis) in “Himala” while the late Ella Luansing (also of Teatro Pilipino) played major support to Elizabeth Oropesa and Daria Ramirez in “Nunal sa Tubig.” Bernal was also the first to give a big break to comedian Rene Requiestas (Tanghalang Kabataang Barangay) in the film “Salawahan.” Marilou Diaz Abaya made Grace Amilbangsa (from Bulwagang Gantimpala) a bida in “Karnal.” In his last film, “Wating,” Bernal gave Celeste Legaspi (Teatro Pilipino) a major contravida role.
After his highly acclaimed role as Heneral Luna directed by Jerold Tarrog, John Arcilla (Gantimpala Theater Foundation) became the first Filipino to win Best Actor in Venice Film Festival in “On the Job 2” directed by Erik Matti.
Even Lav Diaz employs the talents of theater artists in his films among them Roder Camanag, Nanding Josef, Perry Dizon and Hazel Orencio who won Best Actress in the 2014 Locarno Film Festival.
Many of these names, needless to say, figured prominently, some of them won, in various award-giving bodies at that time.
Over time, notably when independent film festivals like Cinemalaya and QCinema assumed major roles in the cultural landscape, theater actors gained relatively popularity among the viewers. Visibility and quality of performance come into play.
The names Eugene Domingo, Shamaine Centenera, Nonie Buencamino, Irma Adlawan, Candy Pangilinan now share stellar billing with the major players in the industry even in mainstream cinema.
The unspoken line between theater and cinema has blurred. The Filipino theater actor has broadened the fringes to the center, creating a stronghold. Expect more Cedric Juans, JC Santos’s and Dolly de Leons in your movie screens. Because there is more where they come from. | https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/01/01/theater-artists-affirm-strong-foothold-in-cinema/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=theater-artists-affirm-strong-foothold-in-cinema | 2024-01-01T05:33:04Z |
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Montenegrin footballer signs with FC Okzhetpes
KOKSHETAU. KAZINFORM - Montenegrin footballer Darko Zoric has signed a contract with FC Okzhetpes, Kazinform has learnt from SPORTINFORM.
Prior to joining FC Okzhetpes Zoric played for Serbian team Cukaricki for 2 years and a half.
The attacking midfielder also had contracts with Sutjeska Niksic, Celik Niksic and other clubs. | https://en.inform.kz/news/montenegrin-footballer-signs-with-fc-okzhetpes_a3495388/ | 2024-01-01T05:33:06Z |
For Boston Celtics guard Derrick White, his time in San Antonio with the Spurs laid an important foundation for his career.
White spent his first five seasons with the Spurs before heading to the Celtics in a midseason trade during the 2021-22 campaign. The young guard grew into a starting role and a consistent contributor in San Antonio.
Years after the trade, his former legendary coach Gregg Popovich has enjoyed the evolution of White’s “great story” of his NBA rise.
“I couldn’t be more proud of the player,” Popovich told reporters before the game, per NBC Sports Boston. “When he first came, I don’t think he believed he belonged in the NBA. To watch him develop through the years, starting in the G-League with us, then starting for us. Taking more steps in Boston has been a thrill to watch.”
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In the midst of a major elevation in production with the Celtics, White never forgets the impact Popovich had in raising his confidence and validating his sense of belonging in the NBA.
“He just kept pushing me,” White told reporters on Sunday night, per NBC Sports Boston’s postgame coverage. “He saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself. … Just continued to push me and add to that confidence. … It’s cool to hear that from the greatest (coach) of all time.”
As for Sunday’s game, White provided a solid outing with 17 points and five assists in a 134-101 win for the Celtics. The 29-year-old is averaging career highs across the board this season and gaining respect around the league. Fans in attendance made sure to have their voices heard on the subject on Sunday night.
The full-circle stop gave White a chance to reflect on his journey and enjoy playing back where his NBA career began.
“I’ve got a lot of love and respect for the fans here,” White told NBC Sports Boston’s Abby Chin after the win. “Great memories. I’m just thankful.”
White and the Celtics play their first game of 2024 on Tuesday with a matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET.
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WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of EHang Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: EH) between January 20, 2022 and November 6, 2023, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important February 2, 2024 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased EHang securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the EHang class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=20249 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 2, 2024. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) EHang has continued to state that it was partnering with United Therapeutics, DHL and Vodafone, among others, even though a former EHang employee has noted that United Therapeutics, DHL, and Vodafone have abandoned their respective deals with EHang; (2) EHang omitted that other entities that had placed pre-orders for its aircraft, such as Prestige Aviation and Shenzhen Boling Holding Group, did not engage in regular business in the aviation sector and are otherwise almost certainly not in a financial position to be able to afford their orders; and (3) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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Cale Yarborough, considered one of NASCAR’s all-time greatest drivers and the first to win three consecutive Cup titles, died Sunday. He was 84.
NASCAR announced the death of the Hall of Famer and South Carolina native in a statement. No cause was given.
“Cale Yarborough was one of the toughest competitors NASCAR has ever seen. His combination of talent, grit and determination separated Cale from his peers, both on the track and in the record book,” said Jim France, chairman and CEO of NASCAR. “He was respected and admired by competitors and fans alike and was as comfortable behind the wheel of a tractor as he was behind the wheel of a stock car.”
Known for his fierce toughness and grit, Yarborough won the Daytona 500 four times and the Southern 500 at his home track of Darlington Raceway five times. His 83 Cup Series victories are tied with Jimmie Johnson for sixth on NASCAR’s all-time wins list, and Yarborough ranks fourth with 69 pole positions.
But one of his most famous moments came in the 1979 Daytona 500, the first to be televised live flag to flag across the country. Yarborough, a Golden Gloves boxer who also earned a football scholarship to Clemson, crashed while racing with Donnie Allison on the final lap for the win. The two drivers got out of their wrecked cars to fight, Allison’s brother, Bobby, pulled over to join the scrap and it was two Allison brothers versus Yarborough as Richard Petty crossed the finish line first.
It was a breakthrough moment for NASCAR, which, because of a snowstorm on the East Coast, was being shown on live television to its largest audience ever.
Yarborough quit full-time racing after winning six races in 1980 and finishing second in the Cup standings after winning three straight crowns from 1976-78. He said at the time it was to spend more time with his three daughters. During his NASCAR Hall of Fame induction speech in 2012, Yarborough said he felt like he’d completed his journey from the bottom rung of the ladder to the top.
“I sure hoped I was going to get to this point because working in the back of the fields in that hot sun would make you want to do something else,” he said. “I always dreamed of … ending up where I have ended up tonight.”
After retirement, Yarborough opened and operated a used car dealership in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina and served on the Florence County Council.
“The NASCAR industry and our millions of fans have lost one of the grittiest and most successful superstars of all time,” Winston Kelley, executive director of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, said in a statement. “Cale’s remarkable legacy and accomplishments in NASCAR will live in our minds, our hearts and the archives of the NASCAR Hall of Fame forever.”
Yarborough is survived by his wife, Betty Jo, and daughters Julie, Kelley and B.J.
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AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing | https://www.keloland.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-nascar-hall-of-famer-cale-yarborough-a-3-time-cup-champion-in-the-1970s-dies-at-84/ | 2024-01-01T05:33:09Z |
Kerala News LIVE: Nava Kerala Sadas to be held in 4 constituencies of Ernakulam today
Kerala News LIVE: The Nava Kerala Sadas in Ernakulam district was postponed due to the demise of former CPI Secretary Kanam Rajendran.
10:45 am: Fire personnel rescued young man who fell from Ponmudikotta mountain
The fire force personnel bravely rescued a young man who fell from the top of Ponmudikotta mountain in Ambalavayal to a 100-foot-deep gorge. The youth was rescued by the Sultan Bathery fire brigade. The fire force informed that the young man was immediately taken to Sultan Batheri Taluk Hospital.
10:05 am: Student dies after being hit by a train on New Year's eve in Kozhikode
A student who was returning after New Year's Eve was hit by a train and died yesterday evening. Adil Farhan (16), a native of Kozhikode Balussery Panangad, died. The incident happened at one o'clock in the morning. The accident took place on the tracks under the Gandhi Road flyover near Vellay railway station. He had come to Kozhikode beach with his friends to celebrate New Year.
9:34 am: Still image of Kerala excluded from Republic Day Parade
Kerala's still image was once again excluded from this year's Republic Day parade. The state had submitted a proposal to showcase a static visual model highlighting "Vikasita Bharat" and "India as the mother of democracy," providing 10 specimens for consideration. Unfortunately, none of these proposals were accepted. The Ministry of Defense conveyed to Kerala that states unable to feature in the Republic Day parade could showcase their still images during Bharat Parv.
9:05 am: Southern Railway raise concerns about Silver Line Project in Kerala
The Southern Railway has raised concerns about the Pinarayi Vijayan government's Silver Line project in a report to the Central Railway Board. The current alignment lacks proper consultation and could impede future rail development. The project may affect railway construction and train services, posing a financial burden on the railways. The report also states that the railways cannot release land for the Silver Line.
8:40 am: Husband commits suicide after killing wife in Ernakulam; crucial information out
Ernakulam: The husband committed suicide after hacking his wife to death in Ernakulam on Sunday, (December 31). The deceased were identified as Baby and Smitha. Their two daughters were also injured during the incident and were admitted to Medical Trust Hospital for treatment.
8:21 am: Pathanamthitta murder: Three people in police custody in connection with murder of old man in Mylapra
The police have taken three people suspected to be accused in the murder of an elderly person in Pathanamthitta. A 73-year-old George was found dead inside his shop on Saturday (Dec 30). The police said that the suspects were being interrogated.
8:13 am: Nava Kerala Sadas to be held in 4 constituencies of Ernakulam today
The Nava Kerala Sadas will be held in four constituencies of Ernakulam district today. The event was postponed due to the demise of former CPI Secretary Kanam Rajendran. The program will be held at 3 p.m. in Thrikkakkara constituency. | https://newsable.asianetnews.com/india/kerala-news-live-01-january-2024-major-highlights-developments-rkn-s6kabi | 2024-01-01T05:33:11Z |
5 Predictions for the Theater in 2024
It’s impossible to predict the future with perfect accuracy, but a robust knowledge of the news and a keen eye for trends allows one to form sense of what comes next. With that in mind, here are five predictions from TheaterMania’s writers about the theater in 2024.
1. The Theater Community Will Go All-In for Joe Biden
2024 will see a tumultuous US presidential election when former President Donald Trump runs against sitting President Joe Biden. The presence on the ballot of a name-brand independent candidate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will make this election particularly unpredictable, with the 69-year-old scion of an American political dynasty absorbing the votes of those who cannot bring themselves to support either 81-year-old Biden or 78-year-old Trump (the advanced ages of the three candidates will be another destabilizing factor). While it is impossible to predict how the election will turn out, it is safe to assume that members of the Broadway and wider theatrical community will turn out for Joe Biden — as they did for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Barack Obama in 2012.
Theatermakers overwhelmingly embrace the progressive politics that have been broadly adopted by the Democratic Party, and Actors’ Equity (the union representing actors and stage managers) already endorsed Biden’s reelection in June 2023. It’s no secret that the theater has staked a position in America’s partisan culture war; but the electorate (and Congress) remains evenly divided, with millions of Americans casting votes for legislators who would happily defund the National Endowment for the Arts. That leads directly to a second prediction…
2. There Will Be No Federal Bailout for America’s Not-for-Profit Theaters
We’ve written extensively about this country’s struggling not-for-profit theaters. Revenue from ticket sales and donors is down, while expenses only ever go up. Some observers believe the best solution is for the federal government to prop up these beloved institutions with a bailout — or better yet, to subsidize them as many European governments do for their theaters. Neither of these things will happen in 2024. Democrats don’t need to pass an arts relief bill to secure the votes of theatermakers and their supporters; and Republicans, who see theaters as citadels of wokeness, are happy to sit back and watch them fail. In light of this bleak reality, the leadership of American institutional theaters must radically reimagine their business models and find new streams of revenue to survive the coming decade. Uncle Sam will not be riding to the rescue. — Zachary Stewart
3. The Prestige American Play Will Make a Resurgence on Broadway
Every year like clockwork, just in time for Tony nominations, we get an influx of big hits from the West End taking up real estate on Broadway. I’ll never say no to a new Tom Stoppard, but I admit, I am getting tired of seeing British plays that are generally about style over substance (Life of Pi, The Shark Is Broken). Given the reception that these two particular plays faced recently, I don’t think I’m the only one who’s had enough. I expect 2024 to bring about a shift: instead of plays from London coming in, Broadway will see the return of the American play, many of which will come from off-Broadway. Already this season, we’re getting Joshua Harmon (Prayer for the French Republic), Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (Appropriate), and Amy Herzog (Mary Jane) transfers. Wouldn’t it be nice to add a David Adjmi (Stereophonic), Eboni Booth (Primary Trust), Annie Baker (Infinite Life), and Rebecca Gilman (Swing State) to that list? — David Gordon
4. Here Lies Love Paved the Way for Immersive Theater on Broadway, and We’re Sure to See More
David Byrne and Fatboy Slim’s Here Lies Love, a concert-style musical about the rise and fall of Imelda Marcos, was a mega-hit when it opened off-Broadway at the Public Theater in 2013. Director Alex Timbers constructed the show so that audiences literally moved and danced with the action as stages revolved and actors mingled with the crowd as though it were a political rally. The format was a natural fit for an intimate off-Broadway theater, but Broadway had never done anything quite like it on this scale before. After having seen the show twice at the Broadway Theatre, I can attest that this kind of staging works very well. The show didn’t find the audience it had hoped for, most likely because some were perplexed by the unfamiliar subject matter (more than once I overheard someone say they didn’t know what was going on). Even so, you couldn’t deny that Here Lies Love was a unique and incredibly entertaining theatrical experience, and I think Broadway audiences could easily develop a taste for shows like it.
That’s why I’m predicting that directors and producers will consider similar audience-interactive shows for Broadway in 2024. Rebecca Frecknall’s immersive staging of Cabaret is already on its way from London. But I’m thinking of another revival from across the pond: Guys and Dolls, which I saw at the Bridge Theatre this past September (tickets are still on sale there through next August). Nicholas Hytner directs a positively electric production of the classic Frank Loesser musical with numerous stages that rise from and descend into the floor while audiences stand just feet away from the action. At three hours, Guys and Dolls was twice as long a time to be on my feet as Here Lies Love was, but I wouldn’t have wanted to see it any other way (you can opt for a seat as well). Given the right material, productions like Here Lies Love and Guys and Dolls could become more common on Broadway, and I think in 2024 we’ll hear more talk of them. If luck is a lady, maybe we’ll get a chance to see Sky Masterson roll the dice in New York this year. — Pete Hempstead
5. The Best Revival of a Musical Tony Will Once Again Prompt Fierce Competition
The category of Best Revival of a Musical will be hotly contested at the 2024 Tony Awards, as it was in 2023. The producers of the hit revival of Merrily We Roll Along recently announced an extension to July 7, 2024 — essentially a declaration that they intend to campaign for the Best Revival Tony, which will be announced at Lincoln Center on June 16. The sold-out, critically acclaimed production is practically guaranteed a nomination and appears to be the favorite from the vantagepoint of January 1. However, it will face stiff competition from the immersive revival of Cabaret, set to begin performances at the August Wilson Theatre (which is being temporarily rechristened the “Kit Kat Club”) April 1. That production is already a hit in London, where it won the 2022 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival. Then there’s the highly anticipated revival of The Wiz, which begins performances at the Marquis Theatre March 29. And let’s not forget about The Who’s Tommy, which starts at the Nederlander March 8. Monty Python’s Spamalot, which is already enjoying an open-ended run at the St. James, seems to be a dark horse (Black Knight?) candidate — but who knows what kind of clever campaigning will upend the race? Stranger things have happened. All that means 2024 is shaping up to be another excellent year for musical revivals on Broadway. — Zachary Stewart | https://www.theatermania.com/news/5-predictions-for-the-theater-in-2024_1724760/ | 2024-01-01T05:33:11Z |
Tennis-Australian Open 2024 prize money: how much do winners of men's, women's and doubles finals win?
* First round: A$120,000 * Second round: A$180,000 * Third round: A$255,000 * Round of 16: A$375,000 * Quarter-finals: A$600,000 * Semi-finals: A$990,000 * Runner-up: A$1,725,000 * Champion: A$3,150,000 HOW DOES THE WINNER'S PRIZE COMPARE TO 2023? * The winners of the men's and women's singles in 2023, Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka, received A$2,975,000 in prize money. WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER GRAND SLAMS in 2023? * French Open singles champions, Djokovic and Iga Swiatek, received 2.3 million euros ($2.54 million).
Along with offering a trophy and spot in the tennis history books, the four Grand Slams also provide serious financial incentive for would-be champions. Here is what you need to know about the prize pot on offer at the 2024 Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year:
WHEN IS THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN HAPPENING? * It runs from Jan. 14-28.
WHAT IS THE TOTAL PRIZE FUND IN 2024? * The total prize money is A$86.5 million ($58.91 million)
* It has increased 13.5% from 2023. * Tournament Director Craig Tiley said they had increased prize money for every round "with the major increases in qualifying and the early rounds of singles and doubles."
HOW MUCH WILL MEN'S AND WOMEN'S SINGLES PLAYERS EARN? * First round: A$120,000
* Second round: A$180,000 * Third round: A$255,000
* Round of 16: A$375,000 * Quarter-finals: A$600,000
* Semi-finals: A$990,000 * Runner-up: A$1,725,000
* Champion: A$3,150,000 HOW DOES THE WINNER'S PRIZE COMPARE TO 2023?
* The winners of the men's and women's singles in 2023, Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka, received A$2,975,000 in prize money. WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER GRAND SLAMS in 2023?
* French Open singles champions, Djokovic and Iga Swiatek, received 2.3 million euros ($2.54 million). * Wimbledon singles champions, Carlos Alcaraz and Marketa Vondrousova, received 2.35 million pounds ($2.99 million).
* U.S. Open singles champions, Djokovic and Coco Gauff, received $3 million. WHAT IS THE PRIZE MONEY ON OFFER IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S DOUBLES AT THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN IN 2024?
* First round: A$36,000 * Round of 32: A$53,000
* Round of 16: A$75,000 * Quarter-finals: A$128,000
* Semi-finals: A$227,500 * Runners-up: A$400,000
* Champion: A$730,000 WHAT IS THE PRIZE MONEY ON OFFER IN MIXED DOUBLES AT THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN IN 2024?
* First round: A$6,900 * Round of 16: A$13,275
* Quarter-finals: A$26,500 * Semi-finals: A$50,000
* Runners-up: A$94,000 * Champion: A$165,000
($1 = 0.9061 euros) ($1 = 0.7856 pounds) ($1 = 1.4684 Australian dollars) (Compiled by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru)
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) | https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/2762303-tennis-australian-open-2024-prize-money-how-much-do-winners-of-mens-womens-and-doubles-finals-win | 2024-01-01T05:33:09Z |
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.wedr.com/news/national/jordan-love-packers/KUHQC24IIWZBTPXQOWZFDFXOMQ/ | 2024-01-01T05:33:12Z |
In the latest rivalry matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs, wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase found himself clashing with the opposing defense.
In a rematch of the last two AFC Championship Games, Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Snead kept the Pro Bowl wideout in check, allowing just two catches for 27 yards. Snead’s coverage forced Chase to post fewer yards than expected for the first time in his career when playing Kansas City, per NFL Next Gen Stats.
The height of the competition certainly boiled between the two as Chase and Snead let loose on a few shoves in the first half.
After the game, Chase claims that Snead did not want to engage during the confrontation before the Chiefs finished off a 25-17 win in Kansas City.
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“I don’t know what he was doing,” Chase told reporters after the game, per WPCO’s Marshall Kramsky. “I just get under people’s skin sometimes. M’fer won’t fight me. Alright. Just trash talking. Can’t handle it.”
The Chiefs moved to 10-6 to win the AFC West for the eighth straight season while the Bengals fell to 8-8 and were eliminated from playoff contention.
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AS a typical Filipino family, sometimes parents have to make a tough decision—stay here in the Philippines and “banatin pa ang mga buto” (work even harder) or answer the call of a country that can support the needs of their growing children.
But this is not a story of parents leaving their children behind, but rather the opposite. It’s a story of children leaving their parents and other family behind to let them have a good life.
I was recently told a story about a beloved neighbor of one of my favorite couples. Her name is Jamaela, and she is a teacher currently based in the US. She was oceans and continents apart from her family, her heart aching with the familiar pang of missing home. But she couldn’t come home, the first Christmas she is separated from parents, because she has only been at her US job for four months.
She and her brother, Justine, shared the same faith as their father Juanito—they were a family of OFWs ( although their father has retired for how many years now, after sweating it out in Saudi). I resonate with their story because my parents were OFWs, too.
Their family, a fan of the crooner Richard Poon, was able to see him at the Newport Performing Arts Theater for the “Christmas with Richard Poon and his 16-piece Big Band” last December 22, 2023, with the help of the show’s director, John Prats, and his wife, Isabel Oli-Prats.
It was a meticulously crafted surprise—the most loving prank ever—as Jamaela posted on her Facebook profile. She had to tell her parents a white lie to get them to go to such a ritzy place as Resorts World since they, simple folk from Bulacan, shun dressing up for “classy” events. Jamaela told them that she won tickets to Richard Poon’s show through a raffle and that they had to wear something bongga because there was a cash prize and that they’ll receive it onstage.
She constantly reminded them to wear their best as they might be called on stage. (Ate Jamae had to be persistent in telling them that)
It was an orchestrated symphony of love—orchestrated from afar by their two elder children. Richard Poon’s voice, smooth as honey, washed over the audience. Each song felt like a warm hug, a reminder of the magic of the season and the love that binds families together.
Then came the moment, a twist woven into the fabric of the night. Richard Poon announced a special surprise. The spotlight found Mama Merns, Papa Juanito, and their youngest, Juriel—huddled together as they went to the stage, their faces a canvas of bewildered delight. Tears welled up in Mama Merns’ eyes as she realized what was happening. (Ate Jamae even joked on her post that perhaps they cried because there wasn’t really a cash prize).
The interview became a symphony of shared memories. Richard’s questions, like gentle brushstrokes, painted a portrait of longing. He started with: “Meron kayong two children na hindi makakasama ngayong Pasko. Tama ba?” (You have two children that you won’t be with for Christmas, right?) “Your son in Abu Dhabi, how long has he been there?” “Your daughter in the US, has been there for how long?”
As the parents answered, you could notice how they were trying to not get choked up by emotions. Being on stage was daunting, but being interviewed about your children by Richard Poon was another. Papa Juanito, voice thick with emotion, replied that Justine, their eldest, has been living in Dubai for 9 years (since 2014). Mama Merns answered Richard’s question about their middle child Jamae, a public school teacher who taught math in the Philippines, and was recruited in a US school.
As they continued their conversation on stage, Richard inquired, “Kapag Christmas, ano yung pinaka nami-miss niyo kapag wala yung dalawa?” (During Christmas, what do you miss now that the two are not here?)
Mama Merns responded tearfully that she missed their get-togethers and how caring her two eldest children were.
As if being on stage was not enough of a surprise, Richard Poon told them that they will add more to it. He mentioned something that they needed to watch. As Richard guided them to a spot, the lights dimmed.
At the sight of their eldest son on screen, the waterworks went off for Mama Merns. For their eldest son, it was also a mix of emotions. “Masayang malungkot,(Happy yet sad)” he related. “Malungkot dahil wala yung physical presence nila para arugain ka. In the other other hand, masaya kasi naibibigay mo yung mga pangangailangan nila. Talagang daily basic needs nila, masusuportahan mo.” (Sad because their physical presence is not there to nurture you. In the other hand, happy, because you can give their needs. I can support them with their basic needs), he said trying to hold back tears.
He also mentioned how he misses the time when he gets back from work, their mother would cook fried egg and tuyo. Now that he’s working abroad, he misses those times because when you get home, no one will cook for you.
Since he wasn’t with them, he left instructions for his loved ones, mostly in Filipino:
“To my Mama and Papa, I hope you maintain your health, far from sickness, from stress. Stress is not allowed, don’t get stressed every day. Just keep going.”
He added: “For our youngest, Juriel—continue being a good son, a good sibling. Don’t forget to care for Mama and Papa.”
He ended his spiel with words that echo the voices of those who won’t be spending the Yuletide Season with their family, “Mahal na mahal ko kayo. Mahal na mahal ko kayo kahit hindi ako ganun ka-showy. Deep inside me, mahal na mahal ko kayo…Wish ko ngayong Pasko na sana, bumilis yung panahon na matupad yung mga pangarap natin.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Love you all.”
(I love, love you all. I love you even though I’m not showy. Deep inside me, I love all of you. My wish this Christmas is that, hopefully, the time to reach our dreams speeds up. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Love you all.)
Next onscreen was Ate Jamae herself, seated on a bench in a park. First of all, she said, “I worked abroad…to provide the needs of my family—to give them a good life.”
She also expressed the feelings of missing home and the closeness of Filipino families, not just during the holidays: “That’s the sad part if you’re working far from your family. I miss being together. Us Pinoys, of course, our family is intact—the family bonding. That’s what I really miss.”
During her little speech, she assured her family that she was okay in the US. Tinged with melancholy, she added with a brave face, “Looking forward na syempre, darating yung time na magkasama-sama tayo sa Pilipinas. Basta pray lang tayo na maging okay ang lahat, and maprovide ko yung kailangan natin. So, wag niyo kong alalahanin dito, okay ako dito. And, pray pray tayo.” (Looking forward to the time that we’ll all be together in the Philippines. Let’s just pray that everything will be okay, and that I can provide our needs. So, don’t worry about me. I’m okay here. And let’s pray and pray)
After the videos of their children ended, Mama Merns and Papa Juanito had to collect themselves.
“Tita, anong nararamdaman niyo ngayon na may surprise message ang dalawa niyong anak sa inyo? Ano ang feeling ngayon na pareho silang nag ‘Merry Christmas’ sa inyo? Kahit malayo sila.” (Tita, what do you feel now that there’s a surprise message from your two kids? What’s the feeling that they both said Merry Christmas to you, even though they’re far?)
“Nabigla ako. Nakakagaan ng loob,” Mama Merns replied and Papa Juanito added, “Parang nandito lang sila.” (I’m surprised. I feel comforted) (It’s like they’re here)
Richard Poon nodded at their sentiments and explained, partly in Filipino, “Actually, Direk John Prats is the mastermind—and his point of view is, hopefully, through this next song, we can connect you even though you’re far away from one another.”
Once the Bigay Family was seated, Richard started singing “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” his voice resounding throughout the whole theater while his band was playing.
“I’ll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams”
As the song ended, the Bigay Family’s emotion was clear. “Tita, I hope, in behalf of the whole band, the entire production, this concert—sana nasurprise kayo. At naconnect namin kayong magkakapamilya. Thank you so much for being part of this show,” Richard beamed, adding that in his 15 years as a crooner, this is the first time he has experienced being part of an elaborate surprise—which he was delighted to be part of.
That night, Richard Poon’s voice wasn’t just serenading the audience. It was a lullaby sung to longing, a melody of hope that danced across oceans. A silent chorus resonated between Manila and wherever Jamaela and Justine called home: distance might separate, but love always finds its way whispering promises, until families are whole again, bathed in the warm glow of a love-lit Yuletide.
Image credits: Jamaela Bigay Facebook Page | https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/01/01/their-hearts-were-home-for-christmas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=their-hearts-were-home-for-christmas | 2024-01-01T05:33:12Z |
Moscow to host CIS Ministerial Council meeting on Apr 5
"Today we are going to draw up a draft agenda for the CIS Ministerial Council meeting due in Moscow on 5 April. I have already discussed the forthcoming session with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Russia shows a responsible attitude towards the meeting. I would like to specify the following: although the CIS Ministerial Council meeting will be held in Moscow, it will be chaired by Turkmenistan," Sergei Lebedev said.
The draft agenda of the CIS Ministerial Council meeting includes issues related to intergovernmental relations in basic research, maintenance and upkeep of war cemeteries and monuments of the Great Patriotic War, development of ministerial cooperation, ties in the humanitarian field and fight against crime.
"Coordination of CIS positions in international organizations is traditionally one of the main issues. Everyone knows that important issues are considered within the framework of the UN, OSCE, and other international organizations. We want the CIS states to speak with one voice and
support each other. I believe we will discuss all those issues during the CIS Ministerial Council meeting as we did it before," Sergei Lavrov said.
He also noted that the CIS Ministerial Council will convene for the next meeting in Ashgabat on 10 October, Kazinform has learnt from BelTA. | https://en.inform.kz/news/moscow-to-host-cis-ministerial-council-meeting-on-apr-5_a3492887/ | 2024-01-01T05:33:13Z |
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Expensify, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFY) pursuant and/or traceable to the Offering Documents issued in connection with the Company’s Initial Public Offering conducted on or about November 11, 2021 (“IPO” or “Offering”), of the important January 29, 2024 lead plaintiff deadline.
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'Never Seen Before': Kashmiris celebrate New Year at Srinagar's Lal Chowk (WATCH)
The iconic Clock Tower area became the focal point for locals and tourists, with Commissioner Athar Aamir Khan capturing the vibrant scenes in a shared video. Lal Chowk's transformation, attributed to Srinagar Smart City projects, was hailed as a testament to the city's progress.
New Year 2024: In an unprecedented spectacle, the city of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir embraced the arrival of the new year with grand festivities at the iconic Lal Chowk. On Sunday night, a multitude of individuals gathered at the venue, bidding farewell to 2023 and ushering in 2024 with enthusiasm. The Department of Tourism, Jammu and Kashmir, orchestrated a musical extravaganza at the Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower area) in Srinagar, drawing hundreds of participants to the New Year's celebrations. Both locals and tourists in the Kashmir Valley flocked to the clock tower, eagerly participating in the festivities.
Capturing the vibrant moment, Srinagar Municipal Corporation Commissioner and CEO of Srinagar Smart City Ltd., Athar Aamir Khan, shared a video showcasing Lal Chowk adorned with tricoloured lights and captivating light displays. Khan expressed his astonishment at the unprecedented scenes, stating, "This is Srinagar Square, Lal Chowk right now! A city life never seen before. The celebration, the vibrancy like never before!"
Attributing the transformation to the Srinagar Smart City (SMC) projects, Khan commended his team for making the event possible. "This is probably the biggest alibi to the transformation that Srinagar city has witnessed with the implementation of Srinagar Smart City (SMC) projects! Immensely proud of my Srinagar Smart City and SMC team for making this happen! Happy New Year!" he exclaimed.
As the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve, Lal Chowk witnessed joyful revellers dancing and singing in anticipation of the year 2024. Meanwhile, in Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg town, located in the Baramulla district, New Year's Eve celebrations unfolded amid laser shows and captivating dance performances.
A local resident shared her excitement, expressing gratitude for being part of the unique celebrations at Lal Chowk. She highlighted the remarkable transformation of Srinagar, especially Lal Chowk, into a smart city, praising the mesmerizing lighting and decorations.
Tourists visiting the Kashmir Valley were pleasantly surprised by the vibrant celebrations at Srinagar's Clock Tower area. Popular tourist resorts such as Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonmarg reported complete sell-outs, with hotels and guest houses fully booked. The increasing tourist footfall in the valley has left the administration optimistic about setting new records in 2024. | https://newsable.asianetnews.com/india/never-seen-before-kashmiris-celebrate-new-year-at-srinagar-s-lal-chowk-s6kba5 | 2024-01-01T05:33:17Z |
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jordan Love threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score to put the Green Bay Packers in control of a spot in the playoffs with a 33-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night.
Aaron Jones rushed for 120 yards and Jayden Reed had two touchdown catches for the Packers (8-8), who can get the NFC’s last wild-card spot by beating Chicago at home next week. Seattle’s loss earlier in the day allowed them to climb above the cut.
Love went 24 for 33 for 256 yards in what was surely the finest game of his first year as the starter in the post-Aaron Rodgers era.
“He’s playing at an incredibly high level. I’m super happy for him, because he’s put in a ton of work to get to this point,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. “I really think the sky is the limit for us. He’s just showing a glimpse of what he can ultimately be.”
Last season, Rodgers and the Packers lost a win-and-in finale at home to Detroit and missed the playoffs.
“It’s an awesome vibe in the locker room, but at the same time everyone’s focused on what we’ve got in front of us,” Love said.
The Vikings (7-9) benched another turnover-prone quarterback after an interception and a fumble by Jaren Hall in the first half were converted into touchdowns by the Packers. Nick Mullens took over for Hall for the second half, the fifth time the Vikings have switched quarterbacks since Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles tendon in the fourth quarter of a 24-10 win at Green Bay on Oct. 29.
Detroit clinched the NFC North by beating Minnesota here last week, marking just the second time in 13 seasons the division wasn’t won by either the Packers or the Vikings, but a prime-time game between these border-state rivals always generates plenty of energy in the stadium.
Cousins got the party off to a rowdy start when he — wearing a thick gold chain around his neck — and his son ripped off their shirts to lead the crowd in the “Skol!” chant and blow the Gjallarhorn. The “Go Pack Go!” serenades quickly joined the soundtrack, though, and this became quite the New Year’s Eve blowout.
Love was flustered two months ago in Green Bay by the Vikings defense. But despite his penchant for overthrows, he has come a long way and given the Packers abundant optimism for the future at quarterback that is missing in Minnesota with Cousins set to become a free agent and no clarity about a potential return.
Hall, who was the first reliever for Cousins two months ago only to be forced out of his first start with a concussion, hardly had any time to throw. Green Bay’s defense that was shredded over the last three games by the Giants, Buccaneers and Panthers — and now missing starting cornerbacks Jaire Alexander (suspension) and Eric Stokes (hamstring) — took full advantage of the rookie from BYU.
Hall’s off-target throw in the first quarter glanced off the hands of Johnny Mundt — in an elevated role after the season-ending knee injury to Pro Bowl tight end T.J. Hockenson — and in the air to Corey Ballentine for an interception. Love’s 33-yard touchdown pass to Reed came two plays later.
Preston Smith’s strip-sack of Hall with 26 seconds left before halftime sealed the deal. Karl Brooks recovered at the Minnesota 37, and the Love-to-Reed connection got Green Bay in the end zone three plays after that for a 23-3 lead.
REED IS BOOKING IT
Reed has 10 touchdown catches to lead the Packers. The second-round draft pick from Michigan State set the franchise rookie record with 60 receptions, passing Sterling Sharpe (1988).
Both of Reed’s scores belong on the season highlight reel. Love did the work on the first one with the prettiest pass of the game to hit Reed in stride on a post route. Reed did the heavy lifting on the second by running a crossing route, dodging two tacklers after the catch and dragging another defender into the end zone.
Reed hurt his chest on that play and didn’t return for the second half. With Christian Watson and Dontayvion Wicks already sidelined by injuries, the Packers have some depth concern at wide receiver after Samori Toure also left in the fourth quarter. Reed was taken for additional tests after he was hurt.
“Hopefully he’ll be all right for next week,” LaFleur said. “I know if there’s anybody who can get through it, it’s him.”
INJURY REPORT
Packers: Smith and RB A.J. Dillon (neck) left with injuries in the third quarter. … LB Isaiah McDuffie (concussion) was carted off in the second quarter when he collided with Lukas Van Ness and Colby Wooden during a sack. McDuffie started in place of De’Vondre Campbell (neck), who missed his second consecutive game.
Vikings: RG Ed Ingram (shoulder) left in the third quarter. … CB Byron Murphy (knee) was sidelined for the second straight game.
UP NEXT
Packers: host Chicago next Sunday.
Vikings: play at Detroit next Sunday.
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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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FUJIAN, China—Manila should review its “restrictive” laws and focus on unlocking the country’s potential in the aquaculture and agriculture sectors in order to be more competitive within the Asia-Pacific region, according to a board member of the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII).
A board member of the FFCCCII, a major organization of Filipino-Chinese businesses in the Philippines, told the BusinessMirror at a recent trade delegation held in Fujian, China, that it would be difficult to “replicate” the industrialization strategy of China because of the tough business environment in the Philippines.
“I don’t think this kind of industry, what you have seen can be done, replicated in the Philippines because getting your permits alone will take maybe 10 years as a lot of laws are restrictive, you cannot expand,” the FFCCCII member, who preferred not to reveal his identity, told the BusinessMirror.
Asked on the specific laws that lawmakers should look into, the representative of the chamber said, “We have [local government units] LGUs, the departments, the bureaus. There are so many restrictions and sometimes they are in conflict with each other,” he noted.
Citing an instance, the FFCCCII member said, “In the daily commodities we use in our country in the Philippines … to manufacture that, because of [so much] red tape, this adds up [to the cost.]”
Moreover, he said “Importation is hard, our traffic is bad, our infrastructure is bad. That also adds up to the cost because imagine, trucking from anywhere…it costs money.”
With this, the board member of the organization of Filipino-Chinese businesses said the Philippines “should not think of trying to beat them (China) in manufacturing anymore.” Instead, he noted, “Since we’re an agricultural or aquaculture country, I think we should promote aqua and agriculture.”
Strong point
The FFCCCII, who was among the trade delegates, recognized the other participants in the delegation to China as most of them export durians, mangoes, coconuts, among others. He said these exporters are already putting value to these “traditional products.” Hence, he said, “With value added, we get more and this is our strong point.”
However, he emphasized that there is a need to unlock the potential of fisheries since the Philippines has a lot of islands.
According to the service brochure distributed by the Zhangzhou Municipal Bureau of Commerce to the participants in the recently held Philippine Economic and Trade Delegation, the State Council of China approved the establishment of the China-Philippines Joint Demonstration Zone for Economic Innovative Development in Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province last January 2023.
“With a total planning area of 266.73 square kilometers, the Demonstration Zone will be constructed on the basis of five areas, which comprises Zhao’an Industrial Zone, Dongshan Economic and Technological Development Zone, Zhangzhou China Merchants Economic and Technological Development Zone,” the brochure noted.
Zhangzhou Municipal Bureau of Commerce said these areas will “boost” the development of the central urban area as well as various coastal development zones.
“It aims to build a spatial layout of ‘one zone, five areas and multiple bases (centers),’ for 5 multinational cooperative industry chains including marine fishery, tropical agriculture, green mining, petrochemical, and timber processing,” the Bureau added.
It also noted that the construction of the Demonstration Zone will “deepen China-Philippines economic and trade cooperation, promote efficient coordinated development of industries, take the initiative to foster a new pattern of development, utilize economic and trade cooperation complementary advantage between Asean countries and China, explore international division of labor cooperation models that deeply integrate industrial chains, supply chains, and value chains, and create a new platform for economic and trade exchanges with Asean countries.”
Meanwhile, as the 23-member Philippine delegation flocked to Qibin Port in Cheng’an Operation Area, Dongshan County, a Chinese official presented the Dongshan Area of the China-Philippines Joint Demonstration Zone.
“The preliminary planning area of Dongshan fruit, aquatic products, and meat processing industry area is 10.31 square kilometers. Import distribution center of aquatic products, tropical fruits, meat and other raw materials, cold chain storage base and food production and processing base will be built,” the Dongshan brochure noted.
“The cooperation with Philippine food processing, fishery resources, mineral resources, photovoltaic and glass will be strengthened, promoting the development of aquatic products processing, glass manufacturing, photovoltaic industry and striving to build an industrial cooperation demonstration park integrating industry and trade,” it added.
Dongshan County is an “important” national aquatic product processing and export area, officials said.
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Mother of 7 children gets apartment from Turkestan regional administration
At the meeting, the head of the region gave her a key to a four-room apartment in the town of Lenger, Tolebi district. The governor congratulated the mother heroine on the landmark event, wishing her good health, joy, and well-being.
Zhazira Turgynova lives in Tolebi district of Turkestan region. At the age of 27, she is a mother of seven children - three daughters and four sons. The oldest child is 11, while the youngest is seven months old.
It should be mentioned that last year the population of Turkestan region increased by more than 3,500 people. As of December 1, 2018, the population of the region was 1,977,768 people. In Kazakhstan, the region ranks first in terms of birthrate and natural population growth. In January-November 2018, the region made up 13.6% of all births in the country or 49,978 children.
Kazinform reported that on January 23, 2019, President Nursultan Nazarbayev officially kicked off the Year of Youth in Kazakhstan. | https://en.inform.kz/news/mother-of-7-children-gets-apartment-from-turkestan-regional-administration_a3491794/ | 2024-01-01T05:33:20Z |
Jamshedpur FC appoint Khalid Jamil as head coach
Jamils appointment was announced after Scott Cooper expressed an inability to continue in the position due to unavoidable circumstances.Jamil will embark on his new journey with the Kalinga Super Cup in January, followed by the remainder of the Indian Super League season, the statement said.Jamshedpur FC CEO Mukul Choudhari said, We have everything to play for with the Kalinga Super Cup and half of the ISL remaining.
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Experienced AFC Pro Licence holder Khalid Jamil has been appointed as head coach of Jamshedpur FC, the football club said on Sunday. Jamil's appointment was announced after Scott Cooper expressed an inability to continue in the position due to unavoidable circumstances.
Jamil will embark on his new journey with the Kalinga Super Cup in January, followed by the remainder of the Indian Super League season, the statement said.
Jamshedpur FC CEO Mukul Choudhari said, ''We have everything to play for with the Kalinga Super Cup and half of the ISL remaining. ''Hence, we believe he has the understanding, experience and track record in Indian Football to build and take us forward, starting with the very next game.'' Jamil's first engagement in the ISL was with NorthEast United where he signed as the head of academy in 2019-20. His breakthrough with the club came in 2020-21 when he was hired as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season and he led the Highlanders to the playoffs including a 10-game unbeaten streak. He was then appointed as their head coach for the 2021-22 season, making him the first Indian permanent head coach of an ISL club. He also led Aizawl FC to the 2016–17 I-League title, making Aizawl the first club from the northeast to win the national title. Jamil expressed his delight and said, ''I want to thank the club management to give me this opportunity and I feel very excited to join Jamshedpur FC. Our target is to bring Jamshedpur FC in a better position and for that we all must work hard to bring Jamshedpur on top.''
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Southern Railway raises red flag for Kerala's SilverLine citing hindrance for future development: Report
The SilverLine project aims to streamline transportation between the northern and southern ends of the state, significantly cutting down the total travel time to less than 4 hours. Furthermore, the Southern Railway emphasizes that the Silver Line project is likely to have adverse effects on existing railway constructions and train services.
Thiruvananthapuram: The Southern Railway has raised concerns about the Silver Line, a flagship project of the Pinarayi Vijayan government, in a report submitted to the Central Railway Board. The report raises a red flag, citing issues with the current alignment, which was decided without proper consultation. According to the report, this could pose a significant obstacle to future rail development in the region.
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Furthermore, the Southern Railway emphasizes that the Silver Line project is likely to have adverse effects on existing railway construction and train services. The report contends that the implementation of the Silver Line could potentially impose a financial burden on the railways. These concerns and observations have been communicated to the Railway Board through the report. Additionally, the Railways have underscored their inability to release land for the Silver Line project.
Around 183 hectares of land is required for the Silverline project. A good part of this has been earmarked for development purposes. Moreover, it has not considered the impact on train services and the problems of re-constructing railway structures. The report also states that the project cost will be borne by the railways as well and there will be an additional financial burden.
The 529.45 km SilverLine corridor, linking Kasaragod and Thiruvananthapuram, boasts an operating speed of 200 kmph. This ambitious project aims to streamline transportation between the northern and southern ends of the state, significantly cutting down the total travel time to less than 4 hours. This is a substantial improvement compared to the current travel duration of 10 to 12 hours. The corridor features intermediate stations at key locations, including Kollam, Chengannur, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Kochi Airport, Thrissur, Tirur, Kozhikode, and Kannur.
The SilverLine project spans a length of 529.45 kilometers and is designed to operate at an impressive speed of 200 kmph. With this configuration, the anticipated travel time between Kasaragod and Thiruvananthapuram is expected to be approximately 4 hours, a significant reduction from the current 10 to 12 hours. However, this expedited connectivity comes at a substantial cost, with the projected project cost upon completion amounting to Rs 63,940.67 Crores. | https://newsable.asianetnews.com/india/southern-railway-raises-red-flag-for-kerala-s-silverline-citing-hindrance-for-future-development-report-rkn-s6kha7 | 2024-01-01T05:33:23Z |
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Panthers owner David Tepper threw the contents of a drink into the visiting crowd near the end of Carolina’s 26-0 loss at Jacksonville on Sunday.
Tepper’s reaction came after rookie Bryce Young was intercepted with less than 3 minutes to play. It was unclear whether Tepper was reacting to something said to him or the latest miscue for the team with the NFL’s worst record.
General manager Scott Fitterer was standing near Tepper when he tossed the remnants of his drink while watching the game from a club suite.
The Panthers (2-14) dropped to 0-9 on the road and were shut out for the first time since losing to Atlanta in Week 12 in 2002. They also clinched the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft in April — a selection that will go to Chicago.
Nothing went right in this one for Carolina, and had Jacksonville not gone 1 for 5 scoring in the red zone, the outcome likely would have been way more lopsided.
Bryce Young completed 19 of 32 passes for 112 yards, with an interception, and was sacked six times. He now has been sacked a whopping 59 times.
“Yeah, not fun. Not fun at all,” Young said. “It’s on us. It’s what we put out. It’s our tape. It’s what we did. We own it, accept it. It is what it is, but it’s not fun.”
Carolina had issues before the coin flip.
Kicker Eddy Pineiro injured his right hamstring in pregame warmups and was unable to go. Starting linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill handled the opening kickoff, and interim coach Chris Tabor kept his offense on the field for a fourth-and-7 play in normal field-goal range on the team’s opening drive.
Young was sacked and took a shot to his back. He spent several minutes getting checked on the sideline and returned in time for the next series.
“Obviously when there’s only one kicker on your 48, that’s a tough deal,” Tabor said.
Cornerback Jaycee Horn (toe) also was a late scratch after going through warmups. Horn had been scheduled to play, and Tabor even made CJ Henderson inactive. But Horn couldn’t go, so Shaquill Griffin was thrust into the starting lineup.
Griffin was burned for a 48-yard gain, part of a lackluster performance all around for the visitors.
“I’m disappointed, obviously, and that’s a pretty generic answer,” Tabor said. “Did not see it coming. I will tip my hat to the Jaguars. The way we were trending, I did not see this performance coming down.
“We never got on track. We talked a lot about starting fast this week, and we did not do that. … How are you going to deal with it? There’s only two choices: It’s either character or compromise. Those are questions for everybody.”
The Panthers had more injury issues during the game. Guard Cade Mays left with a finger injury and then linebacker Marquis Haynes, a sixth-year pro who grew up in Jacksonville, was carted off the field in the third quarter with a concussion. He was taken to a hospital for further testing and did not fly home with the team.
Haynes flashed a thumbs-up sign to the crowd as he left the stadium. It was one of the few occasions Carolina fans had to cheer.
The Panthers finished with 124 yards, were 1 of 13 on third down and had defensive lineman Derrick Brown ejected along with Jacksonville left tackle Cam Robinson late in the fourth. They ripped off each other’s helmets after a play.
“Missed opportunities. Just execution top to bottom,” Young said. “There’s a long list of stuff I’ve got to do better, and then offensively we all take responsibility. We all look in the mirror, and I think ‘disconnected’ is a good word.
“Just wasn’t executing, wasn’t translating, and as far as the offense, that’s on me.”
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When the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund stunned the golf world in June with an out-of-nowhere announcement of an agreement between the two warring entities, their stated intention was to formalize their agreement for the future of golf by the end of the 2023 calendar year.
As the clock hit midnight Eastern Time on New Year's Eve, no agreement was announced, and all signs appeared to point to a delay.
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan sent a memo to Tour players on Sunday afternoon insisting that they "have made meaningful progress" in negotiations, and that they were trying to extend the deadline. Specifics on what that meant, or what the new deadline is, were not given.
That's not necessarily a dire sign; the June agreement was, in effect, only a pledge to halt legal hostilities between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf. Many parties involved noted that there was always the possibility of a delay in completing a complicated merger that charted the future of the men's professional game.
"We operate in good faith and I see that on both sides," Monahan said in September at the Tour Championship. "And that framework agreement, which is an agreement to reach an agreement, put us in a position to reach an agreement ... If you saw the amount of conversation and the time that the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and PIF are spending working forward from a framework to a definitive, I think would you see the sincerity of the efforts there."
More recently, as it became obvious that there were still deep divides between the key stakeholders, rhetoric changed from certainty to reframed optimism.
"I am confident a deal will get done in some way," Tiger Woods said earlier in December at the Hero World Challenge. "Whether that comes Dec. 31 or is pushed back, we're all — all sides understand we're working together. There are no lawsuits. Everyone's understanding what that looks like, and we're all progressing going forward. Everyone's working right now with no animosity. We're trying to work to try and get a deal done for the Tour and for all parties involved."
However, there are external indications that this agreement might not be proceeding as smoothly as its principals would like. The PGA Tour has engaged with other outside investors, a move that would blunt the PIF's key advantage: overwhelming financial resources. In December, the Tour announced it was negotiating with a group of outside investors made up of several major professional sports team owners.
The Tour needs an infusion of capital because, thanks to the PIF, it's found itself in an unsustainable financial arms race. As Saudi riches lured away big names with monstrous sums, the Tour hiked purses and guarantees to its players past what it could comfortably bear.
Another concern for the two entities: the interest of the United States government, which is eyeing the agreement closely. A pledge between the PGA Tour and LIV not to poach one another's players was scrapped due to antitrust concerns, and LIV finally took advantage of that in December.
Perhaps as a reminder that money still runs the professional game, PIF riches enticed Jon Rahm — once thought of as an unshakable defender of the PGA Tour — to join LIV Golf. Rumors have persisted that other players would join Rahm before the LIV season officially begins in January.
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ANOTHER US aircraft carrier—the Nimitz-class Carl Vinson—is back in the South China Sea (SCS) conducting maritime security operations Wednesday, prompting another warning from Beijing against supporting the Philippines in their maritime dispute.
The deployment of the US Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 also came two weeks before the presidential elections in Taiwan.
USS Carl Vinson in SCS
In a statement, the US Navy said CSG1 was deployed to the SCS to conduct “maritime security operations” after its port visit to Singapore. Their operations include flight operations with fixed and rotary wing aircraft, maritime strike exercises, and coordinated tactical training between surface and air units.
The CSG1 consists of CVN 70, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 1, which includes Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Hopper (DDG 70), USS Kidd (DDG 100), USS Sterett (DDG 104), and USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110).
“The United States will continue to fly, sail, and operate safely, wherever international law allows—so that all nations can benefit from use of the maritime commons,” Rear Adm. Carlos Sardiello, commander of CSG-1, said.
“Since transiting the Pacific from San Diego into the South China Sea, we’ve participated in multilateral, trilateral and bilateral training exercises in the Indo-Pacific region to increase our combined readiness with like-minded allies and partners to demonstrate our shared commitment to the rules-based international order,” he added.
SCS ‘meddling’
At a news conference in Beijing Thursday, the spokesperson of China’s Defense Ministry lashed at the US for “meddling” in the SCS issue.
He also accused the US of “emboldening and supporting” the Philippines in provoking the Chinese Navy and Chinese Coast Guard to use water cannons and forcing a brief collision with a Philippine resupply boat.
“The China Coast Guard took necessary enforcement measures in accordance with law, which were totally justified and legitimate,” China’s Defense Ministry spokesman Senior Colonel Wu Qian said.
Wu labeled as “purely false hype” the claims of the Philippine government and military officials that Chinese government vessels and militias harassed a number of missions that provide food supplies to a Philippine Marine contingent on board BRP Sierra Madre grounded in Ayungin Shoal (Chinese name: Ren’ai Jiao).
Harassments include firing of water cannon, use of long-range sonic devices and military grade lasers, and collision.
“In my view, this is not humanitarian supply at all, it is to deliberately create an incident, play victim and make a show in the name of humanitarian supply,” Wu said.
He also noted that the supply vessels “carried many journalists and propagated disinformation.”
He reiterated the Chinese Coast Guard statement that contrary to the Philippine claim, it was the Philippine boat which allegedly “disregard[ed] the repeated warnings” of the Chinese, insisted on sending vessel “to intrude” into the waters near China’s Ayungin Shoal, and “provocatively rammed a China Coast Guard vessel and caused scratch.”
“Such behavior is very dangerous and extremely unprofessional,” Wu insisted.
He also dismissed as “entirely groundless accusation” that China used sonic or laser weapon, although the Chinese Foreign Ministry had earlier admitted that China’s Coast Guard flashed military grade laser on Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Malapascua last February.
“China has no intention or necessity to use such devices. China is always committed to resolving differences through dialogue and consultation and making joint efforts to maintain maritime stability, but we will not turn a blind eye towards the Philippine’s repeated provocations and harassment,” he added.
China’s state media, Global Times quoted a Chinese defense expert on SCS as saying that the deployment of USS Carl Vinson “is nothing new.”
“The US carrier’s entry into the South China Sea this time is adding fuel to the persistent tensions between China and the Philippines in the region, and sends a wrong signal to the Philippines that could incite Manila to take more extreme moves that escalate contradictions with China,” Chen Xiangmiao, director of the World Navy Research Center at the National Institute for South China Sea Studies, told the Global Times.
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