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N. Korea renews demand for sanctions relief before 2nd summit with U.S.
"Improvement in relations and sanctions cannot go side by side," the Rodong Sinmun, the organ of the North's ruling party, said in a commentary.
"If the basis of improvement in relations is respect and trust, then it can be said that the basis of sanctions is hostility and confrontation," it added.
The paper blamed Washington's adherence to its policy of no sanctions relief until the North's denuclearization for causing an almost half-year stalemate in talks between the two countries, saying sanctions would not produce their intended results no matter how long they remain in place.
"Without outside support and help from anybody, our country can move forward with our own power and efforts," the paper said.
It still emphasized Pyongyang's commitment to building lasting and solid peace on the Korean Peninsula by establishing "new relations" with the United States.
The demand marked the latest in a string of calls by the North's media for easing sanctions ahead of a second summit slated for late February between Kim and Trump.
Little progress has been made in denuclearization talks as Pyongyang wants "corresponding" sanctions relief in exchange for steps it has taken since their June summit, while Washington demands more concrete measures.
Separately, North Korea and China could expand economic cooperation this year on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations, said Choi Jang-ho and Rhee Jung-kyun, both analysts at the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy.
The analysts said China's economic cooperation with North Korea is essential as China is seeking to develop its northeastern areas near their border.
China's northeastern areas could be a logistics hub in case sanctions on North Korea are either eased or lifted, Choi and Rhee said in a paper carried in the Review of the North Korean Economy published by the state-run Korea Development Institute, citing other analysts.
China is North Korea's most important trading partner and a key source of food and fuel, giving Beijing significant leverage over Pyongyang. | https://en.inform.kz/news/n-korea-renews-demand-for-sanctions-relief-before-2nd-summit-with-u-s_a3493399/ | 2024-01-01T05:33:27Z |
MUMBAI, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The bull-run in Indian
financial markets is likely to continue in 2024 as foreign
interest remains robust, with heavy buying expected in both
equity and debt markets, several analysts and industry watchers
said.
India's inclusion in the JPMorgan emerging market debt index
will boost investments in government debt, while attractive
valuations will keep funds flowing into the share market.
"I expect shares to see inflows of around $30 billion in
2024, with front-loading in the January-March quarter," Andrew
Holland, CEO of Avendus Capital Public Markets Alternate
Strategies in Mumbai, said.
"For 2024, earnings growth would be around 15%, and the
index would also grow around 15% from where it ends in
December."
Overseas investors bought Indian shares worth net $20.7
billion in 2023 until Dec. 28, the highest since 2020, while
their net debt purchases stood at $8 billion, according to data
from National Securities Depository.
India's benchmark BSE Sensex rose 19% in 2023,
while the wider Nifty 50 gained 20%, with both indexes
hitting record highs in late December, because of upbeat
economic data and companies' performance, traders said.
The Federal Reserve's pivot towards rate cuts has also
buoyed emerging markets, they added.
Banks, information technology firms and metals will lead
India's stock rally, with some push from defense and renewables,
Andrew Holland said.
Sreekanth Nadella, MD and CEO at financial management firm
KFintech expects foreign inflows in healthcare to trigger
outperformance in that sector.
Financials, which have been lagging, could also attract
higher flows, Nadella added.
Meanwhile, India's bonds will be boosted as JPMorgan adds
some government securities to its emerging market index from
June.
"We are positive on India into the next year as foreign
inflows will pick up on the back of bond index inclusion,"
Jean-Charles Sambor, Head Emerging Markets, Fixed Income at BNP
Paribas Asset Management, said.
India's 10-year benchmark bond yield was down 15
basis points in 2023, following a 143-basis-points rise in the
previous two years.
Though the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is unlikely to
start cutting rates until April-June, investors expect bond
yields to fall on rate cut hopes.
The 10-year bond yield could fall to 7% over the
next six months, Sampath Reddy, chief investment officer at
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, said.
The Indian rupee will continue trading sideways as
the RBI could absorb a bulk of the inflows, traders said.
The rupee declined for a sixth year in a row in 2023, with
its volatility hitting near 20-year lows on the back of
persistent central bank intervention, they added.
(Reporting by Dharamraj Dhutia
Editing by Swati Bhat and Mrigank Dhaniwala) | https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/JPMORGAN-CHASE-CO-37468997/news/Indian-shares-bonds-seen-rallying-in-2024-on-continued-foreign-inflows-45654008/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20231231 | 2024-01-01T05:33:28Z |
Thick layer of fog across northern plains; Schools shut in Delhi, Haryana
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports a persistent layer of fog across the northern plains, leading to a widespread absence of sunlight. Meanwhile, winter vacations in Delhi and Haryana schools, with closures extending till January 6 and January 15 respectively.
National capital New Delhi experienced its coldest day of the season on Sunday, with the maximum temperature recorded at 15.9 degrees Celsius, a mere 4.2 degrees higher than the minimum. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported the persistence of a thick layer of fog across the northern plains, resulting in large parts of northwest India being devoid of sunlight. The weather agency predicts similar conditions for Mondayay, extending the cold spell.
In response to the severe cold, winter vacations for schools in Delhi and Haryana commenced on January 1, 2024. Both states have announced closures, with Delhi schools set to reopen on January 6 and Haryana schools on January 16. The Haryana government declared the winter break due to the prevailing cold weather, emphasizing the safety of students.
"Winter vacations in all government and private schools of the state [Haryana] will be observed from January 1 to January 15, 2024, with schools set to reopen on January 16, 2024," stated a circular from the Haryana government.
Several North Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Delhi, Haryana, and others, are currently gripped by a cold wave and dense fog, prompting school authorities to declare winter breaks or holidays. Delhi schools, recognizing the impact of poor air quality on students, had an earlier winter vacation from November 9 to 18.
"The Winter Vacation for the Academic Session 2023-24 was earlier scheduled to be observed from 01.01.2024 (Monday) to 15.01.2024 (Monday). However, in order to ensure that our students are not adversely affected due to the poor air quality in Delhi, a portion of Winter Vacation was observed from 09.11.2023 to 18.11.2023," explained the Delhi government in a circular.
Winter vacations have been declared in Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh, in addition to Delhi and Haryana, as the cold spell continues to grip the northern regions. | https://newsable.asianetnews.com/india/thick-layer-of-fog-across-northern-plains-schools-shut-in-delhi-haryana-s6kdjl | 2024-01-01T05:33:29Z |
India brimming with self-confidence, we should maintain momentum in 2024: PM Modi
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Asserting that India is brimming with self-confidence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the country is imbued with the spirit of 'Viksit Bharat' and self-reliance, and urged people to maintain the momentum in 2024 as well.
In the 108th episode of Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Prime Minister Modi also emphasised on physical and mental health and highlighted several unique efforts for 'Fit India'.
During the broadcast, Isha Foundation head Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur, chess legend Vishwanathan Anand and actor Akshay Kumar shared their fitness tips.
In his remarks, Modi said, ''Today, every corner of India is brimming with self-confidence, imbued with the spirit of a developed India; the spirit of self-reliance. We have to maintain the same spirit and momentum in 2024 as well.'' Noting that 2024 was just hours away, Modi said India's achievements are the achievements of every Indian and ''we have to continuously work for the development of India keeping in mind the Panch Pran''.
''Whatever work we do, whatever decision we make, our first criterion should be what will the country get from it; what benefits it will bring to the country. 'Rashtra Pratham' - Nation First - there is no greater mantra than this,'' he asserted.
''Adhering to this mantra, we Indians will make our country developed and self-reliant. May you all reach new heights of success in 2024, may you all stay healthy, stay fit, stay immensely happy - this is my prayer. In 2024, we will once again discuss the new achievements of the people of the country,'' Modi said.
During the broadcast, the prime minister listed several achievements and highs the country experienced in various spheres this year.
He pointed out that the record business on Diwali proved that every Indian is giving importance to the mantra of 'vocal for local'.
''Even today many people are sending me messages pertaining to the success of Chandrayaan-3. I am sure that, like me, you too feel proud of our scientists and especially women scientists,'' he said.
''When 'Natu-Natu' won the Oscar, the whole country rejoiced with fervour. Who would not have been happy to hear about the honour accorded to the 'The Elephant Whisperers'? Through them the world saw the creativity of India and understood our bonding with the environment,'' Modi said.
He pointed out that this year Indian athletes also performed marvellously in sports with Indian players winning 107 medals in Asian Games and 111 medals in Asian Para Games.
''Indian players won everyone's heart with their performance in the Cricket World Cup. The victory of our women's cricket team in the Under-19 T-20 World Cup is very inspiring. The achievements of players in many other sports added to the glory of the country,'' Modi said.
Now Paris Olympics will be held in 2024, for which the whole country is encouraging its players, he added.
''Whenever we made efforts together, it has had a very positive impact on the development journey of our country.
''We experienced successful campaigns such as 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' and 'Meri Mati Mera Desh'. We are all witness to the participation of crores of people in them. Construction of 70,000 'Amrit Sarovars' is also our collective achievement,'' he said.
Modi said he has always believed that the development of a country, which does not give importance to innovation, stops.
''India becoming an innovation hub is a symbol of the fact that we are not going to stop. In 2015, we were ranked 81st in the Global Innovation Index, today our rank is 40th,'' he pointed out.
Modi also underlined that this year, the number of patents filed in India was high, of which about 60 per cent were from domestic funds.
This time the highest number of Indian universities had been included in the QS Asia University Rankings, he said.
''If we start making a list of these achievements, it can never be completed. This is just a glimpse of how effective India's potential is, we have to take inspiration from these successes of the country; these achievements of the people of the country; take pride in them, make new resolves,'' Modi said.
He stressed that when India turns developed, the youth will benefit the most.
''But the youth will benefit more when they are fit,'' he said.
''Nowadays we see how much talk there is about lifestyle-related diseases, it is a matter of great concern for all of us, especially the youth. For this 'Mann Ki Baat', I had requested all of you to send inputs related to Fit India. The response you people have given has filled me with enthusiasm,'' the prime minister said.
A large number of startups have also sent suggestions on NaMo app and have discussed many of their unique efforts, Modi noted.
Through India's efforts, 2023 was celebrated as the International Year of Millets, he said, adding that this has given a lot of opportunities to the startups working in this field.
Modi also talked about at length the importance of physical and mental health.
''I am very happy to know that Mumbai-based startups like Infi-Heal and YOUR-Dost are working to improve mental health and wellbeing. Not only that, today a technology like Artificial Intelligence is also being used for this,'' he said.
He urged listeners to heed the advice and experiences of well-known people who then talked about physical and mental health during the broadcast.
While Sadhguru stated that working for an internal mental health situation or working for an equanimous chemistry within ourselves, a chemistry of peacefulness, joyfulness, and blissfulness is something that has to be brought into every individual's life and into the cultural life of a society and nations around the world, cricketer Kaur emphasised that regular exercise and full sleep of seven hours is very important for the body and helps in staying fit.
Chess grandmaster Anand said his fitness tip to all 'Mann Ki Baat' listeners would be to keep calm and focus on the task ahead.
''The best fitness tip for me, absolutely the most important fitness tip, is to get a good night's sleep. I think seven or eight hours is an absolute minimum so we should try as hard as possible to get a good night's sleep because that is when the next day you are able to get through the day in calm fashion,'' he said.
Actor Akshay Kumar advised listeners to avoid shortcuts for long-lasting fitness.
''You should change your lifestyle on the advice of doctors and not by looking at the body of a film star. Actors are often not what they look like on screen. Many types of filters and special effects are used and after seeing them, we start using wrong shortcuts to change our body.
''Nowadays, so many people take steroids and go for this six-pack or eight-pack,'' he said With such shortcuts the body swells from the outside but remains hollow from the inside, Kumar asserted.
''In this New Year, promise yourself: no chemicals, no shortcut. Exercise, yoga, good food, sleeping on time, some meditation and most importantly, happily accept the way you look. After today, don't live a filter life, live a fitter life,'' the actor said.
In his remarks, Modi also recalled the contribution of Savitribai Phule and Rani Velu Nachiyar.
He hailed Phule's role in the fields of education and social reform and lauded Nachiyar for fighting against foreign rule and taking on the British.
During the broadcast, Modi also talked about the efforts of social worker Jagdish Trivedi.
He said Trivedi's book ''Social Audit of Social Service'' is very unique.
''With accounts in it, this book is a kind of balance sheet. The complete account of how much income Bhai Jagdish Trivedi ji received from particular programs in the last six years and where it was spent is given in the book,'' Modi said.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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The PGA Tour believes it has made enough progress with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf to extend their negotiations into next year for a new commercial deal that would include a U.S. investment group and the European tour.
Commissioner Jay Monahan sent a memo to players on Sunday afternoon, just seven hours before the deadline to finalize the deal that was set in the June 6 framework agreement.
The PGA Tour board unanimously agreed three weeks ago to negotiate exclusively with Strategic Sports Group, a consortium of American-based professional sports teams owners led by Fenway Sports Group.
Monahan said the tour has made “meaningful progress” with SSG and provided the group with all the information it requested.
“As we move forward in our discussions, we are focused on the finalization of terms and drafts of necessary documents,” Monahan said.
Far more complicated are the negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the financial supporters of the rival LIV Golf League which lured away Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka in 2022, and most recently Masters champion Jon Rahm earlier this month.
Monahan described conversations with PIF and the European tour as “active and productive.”
The framework agreement was to expire Dec. 31, though it included language that the deadline could be extended if all parties agreed. “We are working to extend our negotiations into next year based on the progress we have made to date,” Monahan said in his memo.
Monahan said the goal for 2024 was to reach agreements with SSG, PIF and the European tour to bring them in as minority co-investors in the for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises.
“These partnerships will allow us to unify, innovate and invest in the game for the benefit of players, fans and sponsors,” Monahan said.
Under the framework agreement, PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan would have a seat on the PGA Tour board. The agreement also included PGA Tour Enterprises doing an “objective, empirical-driven evaluation” of LIV and to determine if team golf can be integrated into the PGA Tour and European tour.
It also was to determine a “fair and objective” process for LIV players who might want to return to the PGA Tour or European tour, which is said to be a sticking point because of the players who turned down Saudi riches to remain on the PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour season begins Thursday at The Sentry on Maui, the first of eight “signature” events with a $20 million purse and limited field. LIV Golf already has announced the bulk of its 2024 schedule and $20 million purses. It starts the first week of February.
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The Ravens demonstrate their complete transformation
The Ravens took down the 49ers and Dolphins, two of the best operations in the league, by a combined 51 points in back-to-back weeks. They did it on the way to clinching the No. 1 seed in the AFC and vaulting their quarterback to the driver’s seat of the MVP conversation.
Statement wins don’t even begin to do this justice.
As MVP chants rained down all afternoon, Lamar Jackson predictably didn’t engage much and took a “job’s not done” approach in postgame interviews. Jackson and everyone affiliated with the Ravens don’t have their eye on MVP trophies or Week 17 wins. They want the Super Bowl, plain and simple. However, he entertained queries about the differences between this year’s Ravens and previous editions.
After the game, Jackson told Evan Washburn of CBS, “This year our guys stayed locked in,” when comparing Sunday’s win to the last time Baltimore and Miami went to battle. In 2022, the Ravens controlled the game but let it slip away in the fourth quarter as the Dolphins fired vertical shots over the top of the typically stout Ravens defense. Jackson emphasized that this group knows how to finish, something they’ve struggled with in recent seasons. They’ve proven they're different by keeping their foot on the gas and putting away top-tier teams the last two weeks.
That’s not the only way this year’s Ravens are wildly different than previous renditions. You need only look back one year ago today to spot the contrast.
It’s been such a breath of fresh air to watch the Ravens offense this year stocked with actual playmakers. In Week 17 last season, their two most productive WRs each had just one catch for nine yards. pic.twitter.com/VkxHEvoTIQ
— Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB) December 31, 2023
Look at that box score from 2022's Week 17 loss and compare it with what you watched from the Ravens on Sunday. Lamar Jackson threw five touchdown passes and finished the game with a perfect 158.2 passer rating. The critical note: he activated multiple pass-catchers.
Zay Flowers finished the day with a mere three catches but those went for 106 yards and a score, the majority coming on a 75-yard deep shot with layers of YAC on top. Isaiah Likely scored twice, once on a 35-yard catch-and-run downfield play and another on a beautifully designed leak route near the goal line. Rashod Bateman and Jackson didn’t connect on a 40-plus-yard pass early in the game but the receiver put that behind him and finished with 54 yards and helped move the chains with consistent intermediate route running. Odell Beckham snared a contested catch on a go-route for 33 yards on his lone reception to move the team inside the five-yard line.
Even in the running back room, as Gus Edwards was thumping away, Justice Hill was a consistent source of big plays. He averaged 12.8 yards on his five catches and 16 yards on his three rush attempts. Not to mention a whopping 50.5 yards on his pair of kick returns.
The Ravens have never come close to being able to throw this many playmakers at an opponent. The 2022 Week 17 example is extreme but the lack of truly dangerous, much less multi-layered pass-catchers has haunted the Ravens with Lamar Jackson under center.
In one offseason, they’ve added some serious juice to the offense.
It’s important to note that, while guys like Flowers and Beckham are new faces, some of these players who are making a crucial impact are holdovers. That’s where the coaching change comes in. All of these players are being deployed in a unit with the ruthlessly creative Todd Monken at the controls. If the contrast in juice didn’t catch your eye, the night-and-day difference in the play design certainly should.
Awesome play design on this one https://t.co/IQ11jBstvr
— Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB) December 31, 2023
As Jackson alluded, the job isn’t done. But as this Baltimore team marches toward their desired goals, they can do so with the confidence that they have the goods that older models didn't possess. They have all the makings of a great, modern NFL offense as they prepare for a postseason run. We don’t know how this journey will end for the 2023 Ravens but we know they’re far better prepared for the road than ever before.
The 49ers take care of business
The team that fell to the Ravens last week was able to shake off their Christmas day letdown in Week 17. The 49ers should beat a floundering Commanders team that was forced into starting the quarterback they tried to bench by double digits — and that’s precisely what they did.
As the defense created chaos on their side, Brock Purdy checked in with all his usual efficient marks. He averaged 8.2 yards per attempt and completed 78.6% of his passes. Purdy consistently connected with his top wideout, Brandon Aiyuk. A Washington defense that can’t cover a soul yet still rolls out more man-to-man than almost anyone in the league was always a plus matchup for Aiyuk.
Yet, it was the nature of their plays that mattered. Aiyuk made catches on out-breaking patterns, in tight coverage on go-routes and put the cherry on top with an improvisational touchdown when Purdy went into creation mode.
So many top-tier plays from Brandon Aiyuk today it’s hard to narrow it down to the best one but this improv play where he and Purdy go into creation mode to get a big window is pretty sweet
— Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB) December 31, 2023
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These types of plays simply weren’t present in pre-Purdy iterations of the 49ers offense.
The win did come at something of a cost, as so many fantasy managers are ready to tell you. Typically, I don’t feel bad for gamers when their RB1 touches the ball 18 times and records 91 total yards. When that player is Christian McCaffrey, I’ll allow a small touch of pity.
McCaffrey suffered what was announced as a calf injury in the second half of this game. Elijah Mitchell came in and ultimately helped close this thing out. He's one of the best backup runners in the league. There's no real replacing of McCaffrey and that will certainly be true when the competition gets much tougher than the Commanders.
That’s what makes wrapping up the NFC’s top seed in Week 17 so important, thanks to this win and a stunning Eagles loss. While McCaffrey’s fantasy season is over, his and the 49ers’ real pursuit of glory is just beginning. With the top seed all wrapped up, they can place McCaffrey on ice next week right before the whole team gets a bye during the Wild Card round. We should all — outside of fans of other NFC teams — be rooting for his total health, because as the Aiyuk-to-Purdy connection reminded us on Sunday, this offense is something we just haven’t seen before during a 49ers postseason run.
Jayden Reed
One of my favorite wide receiver prospects from the 2023 NFL Draft was now-Packers rookie, Jayden Reed. Sunday Night Football was just another example in a season’s worth of evidence for why I was so high on Reed. He’s quietly one of the most dynamic players in yet another great rookie class.
Jayden Reed isn't going to be a slot-only player for the Packers@MattHarmon_BYB on Reed's potential ceiling as a high impact player pic.twitter.com/mwYwl2bjd9
— Reception Perception (@RecepPerception) August 25, 2023
Jordan Love’s first pass of the game was a deep shot to Reed. It wasn’t the first time he looked for Reed in the vertical game as the two would later connect on a 33-yard post route. The more Reed shines in the deep game, the better off this Packers offense is. The best part of Reed’s game is that he’s multi-faceted. He can win on big-boy routes against press coverage (as the video above shows) but the Packers are comfortable working him in on designer plays underneath. His second touchdown of the day came on an explosive run-after-catch play after he ran a gorgeous route against man coverage.
I often said during the draft process that Reed was one or two tweaks away from being a high-level starting wide receiver. There are still some kinks Reed needs to work out in the contested-catch game but otherwise, as a separator and runner after the catch, Reed has made those leaps I wanted to see.
The Packers have drafted a lot of skill-position players the last two years. All of them look like they will be useful-to-very-good players in the league. With Jordan Love looking like a quality starter, we should be interested in all of them at different levels.
I said it when he was drafted and I’ll say it again: Reed will be the best of the bunch.
My only negative note from Reed’s rookie season is that he’s been dealing with many nagging injuries this season. He missed the second half of this SNF game after re-aggravating a chest injury he’s been nursing since Week 12. Part of Reed’s appeal is that he’ll handle the dirty work underneath and in the YAC game in addition to his special teams contribution. He’s going to take punishment in those areas. Hopefully, the Packers can work out how to keep him healthy for the long term and allow him to shine fully.
Jayden Reed has superstar potential. Plain and simple. He has the route chops, explosive ability and open-field instincts to be a deadly playmaker. Reed and Love’s connection is perfectly emblematic of the Packers' hyper-fast rebirth on offense. He will be right at the top of my fantasy targets for next season.
Rams cap off an all-time fantasy waiver run
In Week 17, the Los Angeles Rams locked up an NFC playoff berth and they couldn’t have done it without the impact of two unlikely young heroes. Kyren Williams ends the fantasy football season as the RB4 in Yahoo standard scoring in just two games (RB2 in points per game) and Puka Nacua finishes as the WR6.
You were a big-time winner if you went hard at them after Week 1 on waivers.
The Kyren Williams demolition tour, half-point PPR:
— scott pianowski (@scott_pianowski) December 31, 2023
- RB7, RB4, RB26, RB3, RB30, RB2. Missed four games.
- RB1, RB9, RB18, RB5, RB11, RB1 (in progress).
Not everyone could have drafted McCaffrey. Anyone could have FAABed Williams. Most impactful universally-available move.
This is purely anecdotal, but I ran into three to four teams in my own fantasy playoff runs that had both Kyren Williams and Puka Nacua. I talked to multiple people who were facing the same type of squad while giving advice. It wasn't an utterly unseen stack. Imagine getting two elite-level difference-makers off the waiver wire.
That’s one way to push for a championship.
We might never see a situation like this again where two players from the same offense come off the waiver wire and finish as top-10 players. We can still learn two things here, however.
For one, if you can identify the value offense in fantasy football in the offseason, you gain a big edge. The Rams were not often discussed as this type of team but with a veteran high-end quarterback fully healthy in Matthew Stafford to elevate young playmakers and an elite-tier play-caller, they were a fantastic candidate.
Secondly, it pays to be aggressive with your FAAB early in the season. With the rest of the season waiting, it can be hard to blow it all right away. You know there will be some adds you can't even consider making down the line. However, we get some of our most valuable and most surprising revelations in Week 1. If you can adequately react to the correct information, you'll find true difference-makers worth unloading the wallet for early on. Those who went hard for Nacua and Williams are proof positive of profitable early aggression.
Mason Rudolph has been enough
Look, I said many stupid things about the ceiling of the Steelers offense. I overlooked a lot of potential pitfalls for the unit but it was because there was serious talent in the wide receiver and running back rooms. Those takes didn’t age well.
But I had no idea that Mason Rudolph was the guy we needed to get the offense unlocked.
I’m being a bit sarcastic, but there’s no denying that Rudolph has given the Steelers their most productive play behind center in 2023.
Games with 250+ passing yards this season
— Underdog NFL (@Underdog__NFL) December 31, 2023
Mason Rudolph: 2-of-2 starts
Kenny Pickett: 1-of-12 starts
Rudolph has a passer rating north of 100 in back-to-back games. But more importantly, he’s been far more (wisely) aggressive than either of his predecessors.
In Week 17, Rudolph had a 2.8 time to throw and averaged 8.0 air yards per pass attempt. He’s willing to stand in under pressure and fire the ball downfield. George Pickens has come alive in the last two weeks. He recorded another 131 yards after taking over the game in Week 16. Even the customarily target-constricted Diontae Johnson hauled in multiple deep receptions against Seattle.
While I don’t think Rudolph is anything close to the answer for Pittsburgh’s future questions at quarterback, I at least owe him an apology for completely writing him off. He’s shined a light on the mercurial talent in this receiver room by simply giving them accurate chances downfield. At the very least, he’s served as a reason to be in on these wideouts again in 2024 if the Steelers are serious about upgrading the offensive coordinator and quarterback spot. For that reason alone, he’s been enough.
Five things I don’t care about
Previously-held limitations on CeeDee Lamb
Prior to 2023, there had been a general sense of “wanting more” from CeeDee Lamb’s statistical output. As this season winds to a close, those sentiments are ancient history.
On Saturday, he put on a complete and utter show against an overmatched Lions secondary. By the time the game ended, Lamb had locked up his spot as the Cowboys franchise leader in receptions (122) and receiving yards (1,651). He’s currently the top-scoring wideout in fantasy football.
Lamb was one of the right answers.
I have folks asking me if he should be in the Justin Jefferson tier in dynasty fantasy football — and even ranked ahead of the Vikings wideout. If you don’t play in that format, the gravity of that sentence may not hit but essentially Jefferson’s place atop the receiver rankings was nearly untouchable. Maybe I’m being a prisoner of the moment but I think it’s worth a conversation.
Lamb has more than graduated into the elite tier of NFL wide receivers. He’s among the best in the game and is a spectacular separator against every form of coverage at every level. Unlike Jefferson, I know for sure who will be throwing him the ball next season and can project his partnership with Dak Prescott for multiple seasons to come.
Final note on this: CeeDee Lamb made noise after the 49ers loss, stating that he wasn't getting enough work. It's hard to remember now but this Cowboys offense was not making him the focal point of the passing game to start the season and the on-field product was suffering. It was clearly an issue and the receiver called it out. His opportunity was not in line with his ability. Targets aren't just earned — they need to be assigned and Dallas wasn't doing a good enough job there. It was easy to see.
Said a lot of dumb things this season, I say a lot of dumb things every season, but charting CeeDee Lamb today and I feel really good about calling for the Cowboys offense to revolve around CeeDee right before Week 6...when they did exactly that and went on a tear. It was so… https://t.co/ila2y8pUeo
— Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB) December 12, 2023
So let this serve as a reminder when we want to criticize receivers for making noise about their lack of opportunity. Sometimes, these guys are right and they can help their team win by getting more work. That’s especially true when said receiver is an obvious stone-cold baller who is almost always open like CeeDee Lamb. What an incredible season for the fourth-year receiver.
The Eagles' talent
A few weeks ago, in this very same column, my stance on the Eagles was that even if they were playing below their record while beating subpar teams, they’d eventually be fine because they have better players than most of their opponents.
At this point, my stance has well since changed.
The warning signs have been building for weeks. A Week 17 loss to the now 4-12 Cardinals that dramatically helps their NFC rivals sounds the panic alarms.
The Eagles offense had their moments. Jalen Hurts tossed three touchdowns, including two to Julio Jones. They had an efficient day on the ground in a plus matchup. But they weren't perfect; they haven't been on that side of the ball all season. We know that's a massive issue for the Eagles at this stage of their season because the defense gives this team zero margin for error.
Kyler Murray became just the latest quarterback to tear apart the Eagles' pass defense. His 116.7 passer rating was easily his best since returning to the NFL field in early November. He hadn’t completed over 67% of his throws in any game. He checked in with 80.6% in Week 17. Murray had gone under 6.5 yards per attempt in all of his previous four games. The Eagles afforded him a 7.5 average.
Murray and the Cardinals found this level of passing success without their No. 1 receiver in Marquise Brown and their breakout tight end recording just 48 yards on seven targets. Eight Cardinals caught a pass against the Eagles. They could burn this defense in any such way.
Again, none of this is new. The Eagles' pass defense has been an issue all year long. The more troubling part is that the run defense has completely fallen apart as the season comes to a close.
James Conner became the latest bell-cow back to barrel through this front seven. He took his 26 carries for 128 yards and a score. Even backup running back Michael Carter averaged a whopping 8.7 yards per carry. The Eagles employ many proven veterans and several highly drafted players in the front four. And yet it was Arizona that controlled the line of scrimmage.
The Eagles defense is beyond a problem. It’s a key part of their identity and a crippling factor in their disappointing season. The offense has to cover for it and nothing that side of the ball has shown this season over the last two months gives you faith they can be that dominant of a group. And with No. 2 receiver DeVonta Smith leaving the game on crutches in a walking boot, that assignment is only going to get more complicated if he has to miss time.
Talent can trump all when that talent is available and playing to the height of its power. That just hasn’t been true of the 2023 Philadelphia Eagles.
Bucs offense when they’re off-script
Of course, the week I made a big deal about Baker Mayfield being my biggest miss of the 2023 season on the podcast, the Bucs laid an egg against an inferior Saints team at home. That said, I don’t think this offense is the biggest concern around this team. That would be the defense.
The Bucs can still win the NFC South if they merely beat the lowly Panthers next week. They should get the job done and overall, are still the best option to represent this division in the postseason. They have the most intriguing ceiling when the offense is cooking. There’s just next to no shot anyone can take them seriously against playoff-level competition with that defense.
Even if the Cowboys and Eagles, the two teams they’d likely face in Round 1 of the postseason, have their issues, both teams have the skill-position talent to rip apart that defense. Maybe with the serious concerns the Eagles are facing with their own stop unit the Bucs would have a chance to win in a shootout but it’s a stretch.
This Week 17 result was a reminder that when you can push the Tampa Bay offense behind the action by multiple scores in negative game script, you won’t get their best in return. Turnover creeps into Mayfield's game and what’s starting to develop into a solid run game with Rachaad White becomes irrelevant.
Justin Fields’ flaws
Justin Fields is not perfect. Anyone can see that. He takes too many sacks and isn’t always perfectly in rhythm in the underneath passing game.
I care about those flaws, but not enough to dissuade a quarterback-needy team that isn't in a position to take a top rookie prospect from a pursuit of the soon-to-be former Bears passer.
With the Panthers' loss today, Chicago officially netted the first overall pick in the draft. It’s nothing short of a coup to acquire a future first and for that pick to become the top selection. Twists of fate don’t always bend to this level of fortune. The Bears know that and will likely cash in that lottery ticket to restart the quarterback clock. Fields is a known commodity and the rookies are not but the upside of Caleb Williams or Drake Maye will be too enticing to pass up.
That will put Fields on the move and they can get a decent return for him. Sam Darnold was once traded for a future second-round pick and additional selections. This would be a similar type of swap out for young quarterbacks but Fields has been much better than Darnold was in New York to start his career.
Fields appears to be ending the 2023 season on a high note. As Week 17 comes to a close, he is second behind only Lamar Jackson in quarterback rushing yards despite only playing 12 games, and more importantly, he vaulted DJ Moore to a career season. Moore sits at 1,300 yards receiving and nine total scores, both career-high marks. Fields and Moore were excellent at slicing apart man coverage, an excellent signal for the passers’ future endeavors.
Fields isn’t the picture-perfect franchise solution for his next team but he’s some level of an answer. There will be teams out there that aren’t in range for a difference-making rookie who should come calling on Fields. Some of those teams will actually offer superior offensive line play, offense-centric coaching staffs and perhaps a deep set of wide receivers — the Bears got next to nothing from anyone beyond Moore — than what Fields experienced in Chicago.
The Jaguars win
I shouldn’t be so hard on Jacksonville. I often say that blowout wins can tell us something and great teams demolish bad teams. Well, the Jaguars indeed swept away the Panthers with relative ease. However, I’m not sure beating a team this deep into chaos, where their owner apparently throws drinks into a crowd, moves me much.
This video appears to show Panthers owner David Tepper throwing the contents of a drinking cup in the direction of (presumably) a Jaguars fan today. This is shocking. https://t.co/xv3du6hJlp
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) December 31, 2023
Any good vibes Carolina enjoyed last week in an upset win while Bryce Young put up career-best passing numbers were quickly wiped away this week. Even if Jacksonville’s offense struggled to move the ball, the Panthers just went nowhere on their side. They officially sent the No. 1 overall pick to the Chicago Bears with Sunday’s result.
The Jaguars were able to get a big play out of the run game with Travis Etienne Jr. on a 62-yard touchdown scamper. That was a welcome sign for a team that’s struggled to run the ball for months. The run blocking has been a mess at times but much like the issues in the passing game, you can chalk up most of the issues to overall design. Etienne got out in space on this run, where he’s at his best. There just hasn’t been enough of that this season.
Press Taylor kept this guy under 4.0 YPC for an entire season https://t.co/t719vJDPIH
— Mario Puig (@ThePostingScout) December 31, 2023
At least he closed things out for his fantasy managers. His fantasy numbers have mostly been a mirage and not even close to indicative of the health of Jacksonville’s run game. Nevertheless, he rewarded gamers with a hammer shot in Week 17.
Given the matchup, I just struggle to put much stock into a new wrinkle like this. It would be great to see more of this from Jacksonville as they head into a postseason push. So, do it again. Go out and run on the Titans, who so often sell out to stop ground games, in Week 18. Make a statement before heading into the NFL playoffs — because doing it to the Panthers just doesn’t move the needle. | https://www.wedr.com/news/national/week-17-caredont/IAYA5UFITTPDTEUBAQLNHTCPTE/ | 2024-01-01T05:33:32Z |
IF you are reading this: congratulations. You made it through 2023 and crossed over to the new year.
I wish I were being melodramatic, but last year was tough, and I know I’m not the only one who feels this way. The year 2023 brought me more than my fair share of work-related setbacks, personal struggles, and health issues. Let’s just say I’d rather not have a repeat of 2023 any day soon, or ever.
Friends lost jobs and loved ones. Some got diagnosed with life-threatening illness. My best friend lost her dad on Christmas Eve. A colleague lost her mom a few days later. Memories of losing my dad 10 days before Christmas in 2019 came rushing back, as if it happened only yesterday. Oh, the heartbreak that 2023 has brought to me and many people I know, including ones I hold dear.
Those were watershed moments, for sure—ones we did not ask for but got anyway. I will admit that there were times when I asked God, “why me?”—most notably after suffering a miscarriage almost right at the start of the year. I also questioned and doubted myself after going through a particularly rough patch at work.
Every day became a struggle to face. But getting through each day—not achieving anything significant, but really simply getting through the day—became a cause for celebration, too. I did it. I made it. The day has come to an end, and I am still alive and well and can spend time with my husband and daughter.
Maybe we are too hard on ourselves sometimes. As public relations practitioners, we belong to an industry that is a proverbial rat race. You are only as good as your last campaign. Clients and bosses are increasingly demanding. Resources are increasingly scarce. So I guess it’s no wonder we are always on a quest for the next big feather on our caps.
But, really, life is not a race, is it? I came across this lovely poem titled My Soul Has a Hat, attributed mostly to Brazilian poet Mario de Andrade, but which some claim was really written by Brazilian theologian Ricardo Gondim Rodrigues. Regardless of the real writer, the poem, supposedly translated from Portuguese to English, struck a chord. It encapsulates what I realized, having gone through the things I did in 2023.
My Soul Has a Hat
I counted my years and realized that I have less time to live by than I have lived so far.
I feel like a child who won a pack of candies: at first, he ate them with pleasure but when he realized that there was little left, he began to taste them intensely.
I have no time for endless meetings where the statutes, rules, procedures, and internal regulations are discussed, knowing that nothing will be done.
I no longer have the patience to stand absurd people who, despite their chronological age, have not grown up.
My time is too short: I want the essence; my spirit is in a hurry. I do not have much candy in the package anymore.
I want to live next to humans, very realistic people who know how to laugh at their mistakes and who are not inflated by their own triumphs and who take responsibility for their actions. In this way, human dignity is defended and we live in truth and honesty. It is the essentials that make life useful.
I want to surround myself with people who know how to touch the hearts of those whom hard strokes of life have learned to grow with sweet touches of the soul.
Yes, I’m in a hurry. I’m in a hurry to live with the intensity that only maturity can give. I do not intend to waste any of the remaining desserts. I am sure they will be exquisite, much more than those eaten so far.
My goal is to reach the end satisfied and at peace with my loved ones and my conscience.
We have two lives and the second one begins when you realize you only have one.
As we start a new year, may we:
- be less hard on ourselves;
- celebrate even the simplest things—yes, even just getting through the day;
- spend more time with the people who really matter, e.g. those who deem us indispensable;
- do things that make us happy, content, fulfilled, and all the good feelings in between; and
- treat life less like a race.
I am not particularly good with new year’s resolutions, but I will certainly try my very best to do the ones I listed above. I believe I owe myself that much, and so do you. Cheers to a more meaningful and hopefully kinder 2024!
PR Matters is a roundtable column by members of the local chapter of the United Kingdom-based International Public Relations Association (Ipra), the world’s premier organization for PR professionals around the world. Abigail L. Ho-Torres is AVP and Head of Customer Experience of Maynilad Water Services Inc. She spent more than a decade as a business journalists before making the leap to the corporate world.
We are devoting a special column each month to answer our readers’ questions about public relations. Please send your questions or comments to askipraphil@gmail.com.
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12:45, 27 January 2019 | GMT +6
Naomi Osaka wins thrilling Australian Open final against Petra Kvitova
BAKU. KAZINFORM Naomi Osaka claimed back-to-back Grand Slam titles as she added the Australian Open to her US Open crown with a dramatic three-set victory against Petra Kvitova, AZERTAC reports citing SkySports.
The 21-year-old from Japan recovered from a dramatic second-set collapse to defeat Kvitova 7-6 (7-2) 5-7 6-4 victory on Rod Laver Arena to ascend to the throne as the new queen of tennis.
Osaka win stopped the run of eight different consecutive Grand Slam title winners as the 21-year-old became the youngest woman since Caroline Wozniacki in 2010 to be ranked No 1 in the world | https://en.inform.kz/news/naomi-osaka-wins-thrilling-australian-open-final-against-petra-kvitova_a3492134/ | 2024-01-01T05:33:34Z |
Today starts my tenth year on 365. I look forward to posting photos and viewing yours every day! Have learned a lot and there’s so much more to learn. And thank you to all of you who so kindly view and comment; you are immensely appreciated.
a lifelong Michigander...enjoy photography and have a new camera to learn. favorite subjects include flowers, light and its effects, Marty the family Welsh springer,... | https://365project.org/amyk/extras/2023-12-31 | 2024-01-01T05:33:35Z |
Happy New Year.
2023 has come to a close, but it was a year of duality that has set the stage for 2024. On one hand, global economic activity recovered significantly since the world emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic. In Japan, tourism has reached pre-COVID-19 levels, and there is growing interest in investing in Japanese companies. On the other hand, the international community continues to face many uncertainties, such as the lack of a resolution in the Russia-Ukraine war, and the escalating conflict in Israeli and Gaza.
For JSR, as the healthcare and digital solutions industries continue to develop as priority sectors globally, the biopharmaceutical and semiconductor markets where our company is involved remain strong. However, competition is becoming increasingly fierce.
In light of this, in June 2023, our company decided to go private under a strategic partnership with JIC Capital, a public-private fund that supports companies strengthen their competitiveness. JIC Capital will work with us as we embark on the next phase of becoming more globally competitive in 2024.
The strategic partnership will enable us to expand our market share faster through a wide range of product lines, improve the efficiency of our business as a whole, integrate technology with other companies, and enhance our international competitiveness by expanding our resources, including acquiring talent and new technologies.
In the near-term, we expect a better business environment and greater operational excellence for all three of our businesses - Digital Solutions, Life Sciences, and Plastics.
Furthermore, to provide higher value to our stakeholders, including our steadily growing customer industries such as automobiles, biopharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and display devices, we will focus our efforts on areas that are sustainable and secure for future growth.
JSR Group views change in the business environment as an opportunity to progress toward establishing a resilient management foundation that will continuously increase corporate value.
With this goal in mind, JSR Group aims to realize a strong corporate culture in 2024, which will allow for transparent and robust corporate governance. We are also committed to actively working on resolutions to various issues, including environmental protection and improvement, and we hope to continue to be a trusted partner for our stakeholders.
We ask for your continued guidance and encouragement throughout the new year and in the future.
Eric Johnson
Representative Director, CEO and President,
JSR Corporation | https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/JSR-CORPORATION-6492405/news/JSR-New-Year-2024-Greetings-from-JSR-45653965/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20231231 | 2024-01-01T05:33:35Z |
Bengaluru welcomes 2024 with revelry, over 10 mobile thefts reported at MG Road, Brigade Road
Amid Bengaluru's vibrant New Year celebrations in iconic locations like MG Road and Brigade Road, over 10 mobile thefts marred the night. As the city bid adieu to 2023, the revelry was overshadowed by thieves targeting revellers, particularly in areas under Ashok Nagar and Cubbon Park police stations' jurisdiction.
As the clock struck midnight, ushering in the much-awaited year of 2024, Bengaluru, known as Silicon City, erupted with joyous celebrations. Amidst the chorus of 'Happy New Year,' the city echoed with the sounds of firecrackers lighting up the sky, cakes being cut, champagne corks popping, and heartfelt embraces among friends and family.
The vibrant streets of MG Road, Commercial Street, Brigade Road, Church Street, Indiranagar, Koramangala, Whitefield, and Electronic City were teeming with exuberant crowds. Hotels, pubs, and restaurants were packed to capacity, hosting spirited gatherings that bid farewell to 2023 and embraced the promise of the new year. Young revellers, fueled by excitement and alcohol, danced joyously, their laughter ringing through the night.
Young man brutally murdered by drunk friends during New Year celebrations in Bengaluru!
However, amidst the jubilation, a disconcerting trend emerged. The youth, predominantly involved in the festivities, clutching expensive smartphones in their hands. Unfortunately, thieves targeted these celebrations, resulting in over 10 reported incidents of mobile thefts during the revelry.
The bustling hotspots of MG Road, Church Street, and Brigade Road witnessed a surge in mobile theft cases, sparking concern and unease among celebrants. Reports indicated that thefts occurred in areas falling under the jurisdiction of Ashok Nagar and Cubbon Park police stations. | https://newsable.asianetnews.com/karnataka-news/bengaluru-welcomes-2024-with-revelry-over-10-mobile-thefts-reported-at-mg-road-brigade-road-vkp-s6keiy | 2024-01-01T05:33:35Z |
Today in History: Jan. 1, Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation
Today in History
Today is Monday, Jan. 1, the first day of 2024. There are 365 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On Jan. 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring that slaves in rebel states shall be “forever free.”
On this date:
In 1892, the Ellis Island Immigrant Station in New York formally opened.
In 1942, the Rose Bowl was played in Durham, North Carolina, instead of Pasadena, California because of security concerns in the wake of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor; in it, Oregon State defeated Duke, 20-16.
In 1953, Hank Williams Sr., among the most important singers and songwriters in country music history, was discovered dead at age 29 in the back seat of his car during a stop in Oak Hill, West Virginia, while he was being driven to a concert date in Canton, Ohio.
In 1954, NBC broadcast the first coast-to-coast color TV program as it presented live coverage of the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California.
In 1959, Fidel Castro and his revolutionaries overthrew Cuban leader Fulgencio Batista, who fled to the Dominican Republic.
In 1975, a jury in Washington found Nixon administration officials John N. Mitchell, H.R. Haldeman and John D. Ehrlichman guilty of charges related to the Watergate cover-up.
In 1979, the United States and China held celebrations in Washington and Beijing to mark the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
In 1984, the breakup of AT&T took place as the telecommunications giant was divested of its 22 Bell System companies under terms of an antitrust agreement.
In 1985, the music cable channel VH-1, intended as a more adult alternative to MTV, made its debut with a video of Marvin Gaye performing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
In 1993, Czechoslovakia peacefully split into two new countries, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
In 2006, the Medicare prescription drug plan went into effect.
In 2013, in Maryland, same-sex marriage became legal in the first state south of the Mason-Dixon Line.
In 2014, the nation’s first legal recreational marijuana shops opened in Colorado.
In 2017, California launched legal sales of recreational marijuana.
In 2023, actor Jeremy Renner was left in critical condition with major chest trauma after he was run over by his own snow plow while helping a relative near Lake Tahoe, California.
Today’s Birthdays: Documentary maker Frederick Wiseman is 94. Actor Frank Langella is 86. Rock singer-musician Country Joe McDonald is 82. Writer-comedian Don Novello is 81. Actor Rick Hurst is 78. Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., is 70. The former head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, is 68. Rapper Grandmaster Flash is 66. Actor Renn Woods is 66. Actor Dedee Pfeiffer is 60. Country singer Brian Flynn (Flynnville Train) is 58. Actor Morris Chestnut is 55. R&B singer Tank is 48. Model Elin Nordegren is 44. Actor Jonas Armstrong is 43. Actor Eden Riegel is 43. Olympic gold medal ice dancer Meryl Davis is 37. Rock musician Noah Sierota (Echosmith) is 28.
By The Associated Press | https://www.mymotherlode.com/entertainment/3285586/today-in-history-jan-1-abraham-lincoln-issues-the-emancipation-proclamation.html | 2024-01-01T05:33:35Z |
Skipper Maninder, coach Baskaran ready for Gujarat Giants battle as Bengal Warriors look to bounce back
Bengal Warriors are ready for the challenge that will be presented by the Giants, and skipper Maninder Singh is sure that 'Josh' in the team is very high for the battle ahead
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The Bengal Warriors start the Noida leg of the Pro Kabaddi League season 10 with a match of exciting proportions against the Gujarat Giants at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Saturday. The side is ready for the challenge that will be presented by the Giants, and skipper Maninder Singh is sure that 'Josh' in the team is very high for the battle ahead.
"The Josh in the team is very good. The practice is going on very well and we are prepared for the next match against the Gujarat Giants. Both the teams are very good, so the responsibility to win is on both sides. But when you face players like Fazel (Atrachali) and Sonu (Jaglan), there are plans that the team makes," said the star raider. His confidence in the team was echoed by head coach K Baskaran, who explained that the team works their strategies and plans meticulously, ahead of a high-level encounter such as this. "When you play teams like Gujarat, we have to maintain the players' fitness levels, agility and competitiveness. We analyse every possible situation and player and prepare our plans accordingly."
"Each player in an opposition team has a unique profile as to how they function on the mat. And we have to prepare in such a way that all our bases are covered because one mistake can change the momentum in such a game. And while we keep an eye on the opponents, we also work very hard to ensure we are executing our plans properly, and being the best version of ourselves. That way we are confident of our abilities, and it helps us stay motivated as well," he added. The legendary coach also lauded the management of new owners Capri Sports. "Excellent management from the Capri team. When they came the first time, they encouraged us and motivated us all the way. They gave us only one mantra ' We should play our own game. Don't think about the result, win or lose, don't think about that. We have to give full 100 per cent dedication, with team spirit and that is enough.' They are very helpful and we will do better for the team," shared an excited coach, Baskaran.
Adding to this, skipper Maninder also shrugged off any sort of pressure on the shoulders of his players and himself, given the many years that he has been a part of this sport. "As we are experienced players and we have played this game for a very long time. There is no pressure, especially in such big matches. We need to give the younger players more chances to raid as well," he concluded. (ANI)
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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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.wedr.com/news/national/week-17-wrap-who/C4GHNKNBI7PX6KWEYMQBR77FVY/ | 2024-01-01T05:33:39Z |
MIAMI (AP) — Goran Dragic, a former All-Star guard with the Miami Heat and the leader of Slovenia’s team that won the EuroBasket championship in 2017, announced his retirement on Sunday.
Dragic spent 15 seasons in the NBA and played for seven teams — Phoenix, Houston, Chicago, Brooklyn, Milwaukee, Toronto and the Heat. He was part of the All-NBA team in 2013-14, the same season in which he was voted the league’s most improved player, and made his lone All-Star appearance in 2018.
“I have lived my greatest dream and I am extremely grateful for the countless people in my life who have enabled me to play this long,” Dragic said. “It starts with my parents, Marinko and Mojca, my brother, Zoran, my kids, Mateo and Vikorita and their mother Maja, and the rest of my family who always allowed this passion of basketball to be a priority for me.”
Dragic intends to have a retirement celebration this summer in Ljubljana, Slovenia, likely after the Paris Olympics conclude. There are tentative plans to announce details of that celebration later this week.
The 37-year-old Dragic spoke often in recent years about what the 2017 EuroBasket win meant to him, especially considering that it is generally considered to be Slovenia’s finest moment in team sports. Dragic averaged 22.6 points and 5.1 assists in the nine games at that tournament and finished off the gold with 35 points in the title game win over rival Serbia, his father’s homeland. Slovenia is his mother’s homeland.
He became a national hero, receiving one of Slovenia’s highest civilian honors after that tournament, and was brought to tears by a gift of a jersey from the mother of one of his idols, the late star Drazen Petrovic.
“It was everything,” Dragic said.
A young guard on that 2017 Slovenia team that Dragic mentored: Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic.
“It was an amazing run for him,” Doncic said Saturday, when word began to leak out of Europe that Dragic’s retirement announcement was imminent. “I’m just glad I know him, I’m glad I played with him and man, I learned a lot about him, especially about leadership in that tournament.”
Dragic was beloved in Miami, where he and his family continue to maintain homes. When he was a free agent in 2020, the Heat surprised Dragic with billboards in his native Slovenia, with slogans such as “Your second family is always with you.” That gesture, Dragic said, was deeply moving and led to him quickly re-signing with the Heat.
The left-handed Dragic was the 45th overall pick in the 2008 draft by San Antonio. He averaged 13.3 points and 4.7 assists in his career, and averaged 20 points in a season twice — in 2013-14 with Phoenix, and 2016-17 with the Heat.
He helped Miami reach the NBA Finals in 2020, the season that ended in the bubble at Walt Disney World because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dragic hurt his foot early in that series and appeared in only two games, an injury that seriously impacted Miami’s chances at a title.
“Can you do something for me?” he asked a reporter when that series against the Los Angeles Lakers ended, the Heat having lost in six games. “Tell the fans we really tried and I’m sorry. I really tried.”
Dragic thanked a long list of people for their involvement in his career, including David Stern and Adam Silver — the NBA’s two commissioners during his tenure — along with coaches, team executives and his agents Rade Filipovich and Bill Duffy.
“All good things come to an end but this dream of basketball will always be with me,” Dragic said.
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AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba | https://www.keloland.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-slovenian-guard-goran-dragic-announces-his-retirement-after-a-15-year-nba-career/ | 2024-01-01T05:33:39Z |
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Gorgeous macro. You are a bit like the tortoise and the hare. You will get there in the end. Don't rush, just enjoy the journey. Happy New Year
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DESPITE the negativity surrounding the 2023 economy, things have turned out better than expected. The “looming recession” never arrived, pandemic-disrupted supply chains straightened out, inflation cooled, labor shortages waned, and consumers kept opening their wallets. Let’s make 2024 a great year!
I was pleased about President Marcos Jr.’s recent statement, that he and his administration will fight corruption in 2024.
Let’s agree that there is plenty of resourcefulness out there to redefine and reinvent corruption. It is therefore essential that the private sector joins the President to create the needed change as it will benefit all of us.
The obvious question is: Why does corruption survive? Its survival depends upon four conditions:
The first condition necessary for the emergence and re-emergence of corruption is that there be rents associated with government’s regulatory powers.
The second condition requires that corrupt bureaucracies be somewhat independent within the remaining (if honest) administrative structure of the government. External controls of the bureaucracy—whether imposed by the remainder of the administrative system or by society at large—must be weak. I still would love to see that digitalization in government will make a difference. As Ernesto M. Ordonez said in his column last Friday: “Hopefully, the much-publicized rhetoric of fighting corruption will to fruition and spur the agriculture transformation we so badly need.” We need the farmers and the fisherfolk as allies to support the President.
The third condition requires the public institutions controlling corruption be weak and ineffective. These institutions include civic groups that exert moral pressures, political parties and the media that could expose the wrongdoing, and the legal system that would have the authority to prosecute and punish the guilty (in the Philippines, the poor have to go to jail but the rich can easily get away or delay processes). Impunity and corruption are going hand-in-hand. Unfortunately, that’s the truth. Powerful perpetrators involved in corruption can too often stymie enforcement against them by interfering with the justice system. Furthermore, investigations are complex, take “ages,” and are expensive. Unfortunately, this country is Number One in the world when it comes to impunity. In corruption, the Philippines is Number ___? You tell me your estimate.
The fourth condition is a lack of whistleblower protection. It is obvious that strange deals between government and the private sector and private sector to private sector (price fixing, collusion in biddings, bribing technical and purchasing staff, etc.) will only become known if people inside those organizations become whistleblowers. But we all know that the potential whistleblowers are scared, for obvious reasons.
The pain, corruption creates can be divided into four categories: political, economic, social and environmental.
Allow me to focus on one “pain” only:
Socially, corruption is exploitative. Inequality breeds corruption by:
- Leading ordinary citizens to see a system as stacked against them;
- Creating a sense of dependency among ordinary citizens and a sense of pessimism for the future, which in turn undermines the moral dictates of treating everybody honestly; and
- Distorting the key institutions of fairness in society, the courts, which ordinary citizens see as their protectors against evildoers, especially those with more influence than they have.
And remember, Integrity starts with I—meaning YOU.
You are the final authority. Not the government. Not the President. You. The anti-corruption ball is clearly in your court.
Let’s agree to kill corruption jointly with the President and his administration! As I have said many times before, corruption hurts the poor and the vulnerable. Let’s kill corruption jointly and build a better Philippines in 2024 and beyond.
Feedback is highly welcome—contact me at hjschumacher59@gmail.com. | https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/01/01/welcome-2024-lets-make-it-a-great-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=welcome-2024-lets-make-it-a-great-year | 2024-01-01T05:33:40Z |
Young man brutally murdered by drunk friends during New Year celebrations in Bengaluru!
In Bengaluru's Hanumanta Nagar, the New Year's festivities took a tragic turn as 21-year-old Vijaya from Banashankari was fatally stabbed amid a drunken altercation with friends in an auto. Despite efforts to escape, he succumbed to his injuries, prompting a murder investigation by the Hanumantanagar police. Suspicions point to longstanding animosity as a potential motive, and authorities are using CCTV footage to apprehend the assailants.
As the world is celebrating the New Year, a horrifying incident unfolded on Hanumanta Nagar's 80-foot Road in Bengaluru. The jubilant atmosphere of the night was shattered by a gruesome murder that occurred around 1 am, sending shockwaves through the community.
The victim, identified as 21-year-old Vijaya hailing from Banashankari, met a tragic end during the festive night. As the city welcomed the New Year with revelry, Vijay, accompanied by friends, was part of the joyous celebrations. However, the night turned dark as festivities turned into a heated altercation between Vijay and his companions while they were inebriated.
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The discord escalated during their journey home in an auto, leading to intense fights between Vijay and his friends. Amidst this frenzy, Vijay suffered a fatal stab wound to his chest, causing him to collapse. Despite attempts to escape after being stabbed, Vijay succumbed to severe bleeding, leaving a sombre atmosphere in the wake of the celebrations.
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The Hanumantanagar police swiftly responded to the distressing incident upon receiving the report, arriving at the scene to conduct a thorough investigation. Initial suspicions suggest that the motive behind this tragic act might be rooted in longstanding animosity.
Currently, the authorities have initiated a murder case and are actively utilising the city's CCTV network to track down the perpetrators responsible for this senseless act of violence. | https://newsable.asianetnews.com/karnataka-news/young-man-brutally-murdered-by-drunk-friends-during-new-year-celebrations-in-bengaluru-vkp-s6kdun | 2024-01-01T05:33:41Z |
Nazarbayev attended presentation of Equus: History of the Horse film
The documentary was directed by Canadian anthropologist and film maker Niobe Thompson and Kazakhstani producer, researcher Nurbol Baimukhanov.
The film was shot in Kazakhstan with the participation of local actors, stuntmen, dubbing actors and decorators.
Based on scientific researches and modern information technologies, the film-makers reconstructed the periods of life of ancient cultures in the vast Kazakh territory, their activity, which was closely linked to horse domestication. This process determined the establishment of a new system of mankind communication and laid the foundation for active migrations, emergence of new ethnic groups and early states.
In March 2019, the documentary trilogy will be released for national broadcasters of 50 countries including Canada (CBS), U.S. (PBS), Germany (ZDF), France (ARTE), Denmark (DR) and Kazakhstan (Qazaqstan TV and Radio Complex).
Besides, the President visited the press-centre of the Central Communications Service of the Information and Communications Ministry. The modern multi-functional media platform has been provided with up-to-date professional equipment and is now fully integrated with Kazmedia Center. | https://en.inform.kz/news/nazarbayev-attended-presentation-of-equus-history-of-the-horse-film_a3491881/ | 2024-01-01T05:33:41Z |
Kahoot! ASA is a Norway-based provider of a game-based learning platform. The Company offers a digital learning solutions and offerings for educators, students, parents, schools and districts globally, helping learners unleash their full learning potential. Kahoot! offers free and paid plans, as well as a massive library of ready-to-use content, designed for use in the classroom, at work whether in-person or virtualor at home for social use or self-study. A Kahoot game consists of players answering multiple-choice questions reflected on the screen of the user who hosts the game. In case of un-hosted games, questions are displayed on the screens of the participants in the game itself. The Company was founded in 2012 and operates worldwide.
More about the company | https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/KAHOOT-ASA-68642717/news/Kahoot-ASA-OB-KAHOT-dropped-from-S-P-Global-BMI-Index-45653988/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20240101 | 2024-01-01T05:33:41Z |
AP PHOTOS: Dancing with the bears lives on as a unique custom in Romania
COMANESTI, Romania (AP) — A small industrial town in northeast Romania may seem like an unlikely tourist destination, but Comanesti is where huge numbers of visitors from as far away as Japan choose to spend part of the winter holiday season.
They converge here to see an annual event that grew out of a millennia-old tradition in the Moldavia region: Bearskin-clad people of all ages, organized in packs, marching and dancing to the deafening sound of drums in several rows of gaping jaws and claws.
The Dancing Bears Festival, as the custom has become known, starts in the days before Christmas and ends with a spectacular finale in Comanesti on Dec. 30. Some of the “bears” jokingly growl or mock an attack on spectators.
The bearskins the dancers wear, which can weigh as much as 50 kilograms (110 pounds), are passed on from generation to generation. The packs carefully guard the methods they use to keep the furs in good condition and ready to wear the next year.
One of the more established groups is the Sipoteni Bear Pack, named after a neighborhood of Comanesti, where its founder, Costel Dascalu, was born. It has up to 120 members, some who started participating at age 3.
“My children, Amalia and David, are already in the pack,” said Dascalu, who was 8 years old when he first danced dressed as a bear when Romania was still a communist dictatorship. Back then, he recalled, it was a much more low-key spectacle, with the “bears” only visiting private homes around Christmas.
Locals say the custom dates to before Christianity, when it was believed that wild animals guarded people from misfortune and danger. Dancing bears, therefore, went to people’s homes and knocked on their doors for luck and a happy new year.
While having their portraits taken, members of the Sipoteni Bear Pack shared with the The Associated Press some of their reasons for making sure the ritual continues.
Preserving tradition was a recurring theme. But some pack members said they get an adrenaline rush from wearing an animal’s fur, dancing to tribal drum rhythms and socializing with other young people in real life instead of online. Many said they feel they are briefly embodying a bear’s spirit.
“I feel liberated, The bear frees our souls,” said one participant, Maria, who joined the Sipoteni Bear Pack as a 5-year-old and is now 22. “I also connect to my departed father who introduced me to the tradition 17 years ago.”
Residents are happy that the tradition lived on as the region lost much of its population starting in the 1990s, when many people left to look for jobs in Western Europe after the fall of communism.
A 35-year-old, Marian, returns every year from abroad to dance with the pack she has belonged to since age 6.
“I hope our children will make this unique custom last forever,” she said. “I can imagine quitting anything, but I’ll never quit doing this”
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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.wedr.com/news/trending/customs-officers-seize-meth-cocaine-valued-102m-border-crossing/QORQLDR44JGF7NUPEPNKB56NDU/ | 2024-01-01T05:33:46Z |
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Happy New Year 2024: Messages, Quotes, Images, greetings to share with friends/family
Embrace the new year with joy and optimism. Share heartfelt messages, quotes, and images with loved ones. May each day be filled with happiness, success, and unforgettable moments. Cheers to a fresh start and a promising journey ahead
As the clock strikes midnight and we bid farewell to the old year, the dawn of a New Year brings with it a canvas of possibilities, hope, and the promise of a fresh start. It is a time when we reflect on the moments that shaped us, the challenges that made us stronger, and the joys that filled our hearts. As we embark on this new journey, it is only fitting to express our sentiments to our loved ones, conveying our warm wishes for the twelve months that lie ahead.
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"May the coming year be filled with joy, love, and endless opportunities. Happy New Year to you and your family!"
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Nazarbayev commissions domestic airlines to launch flights to U.S., Japan
ASTANA. KAZINFORM Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev has set a new task to the domestic airlines at today's governmental meeting, Kazinform reports.
The President commissioned them (primarily Air Astana) to launch flights to the U.S. and Japan.
He stressed this objective must be fulfilled till the yearend.
Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development Zhenis Kassymbek reported to the President on the results achieved in aviation.
"We observe positive growth in civil aviation. The number of transit passengers has increased from 20,000 in 2010 to 900,000 in 2018. We expect that in 2020 this figure will comprise 1.6mn. At your instruction, we are planning to open FlyArystan low-cost airline in H1 2018. And we plan to transport as many as 1mn passengers this year," the Minister noted. | https://en.inform.kz/news/nazarbayev-commissions-domestic-airlines-to-launch-flights-to-u-s-japan_a3493169/ | 2024-01-01T05:33:48Z |
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SEATTLE (AP) — Najee Harris rushed for a season-high 122 yards and bullied his way into the end zone for a pair of touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers kept their playoff hopes alive into Week 18 with a 30-23 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
Using a punishing running attack that faced little resistance from Seattle, the Steelers (9-7) pushed their way into the final week of the regular season with a chance at the postseason and ensured that Mike Tomlin’s team would yet again avoid a losing record.
Harris had not hit the century mark rushing this season, his closest coming when he ran for 99 yards against Cincinnati. But he combined with Jaylen Warren for a running punch that Seattle struggled to stop.
Harris averaged 4.5 yards per carry and reached the 100-yard mark for the first time since Week 17 of last season against Baltimore. Warren added another 75 yards rushing and scored on a 18-yard run in the first quarter.
Harris scored on a 9-yard touchdown run in the second quarter breaking several tackles on his way to the goal line before a final lunge to break the plane. In the third quarter, Harris scored on a 4-yard run with a big assist from his linemen pushing the pile into the end zone to give the Steelers a 24-17 lead.
Pittsburgh thrived against Seattle’s run defense that has been awful for more than half the season and finished with 202 yards rushing and a season-high 468 total yards. Pittsburgh was the sixth straight opponent to rush for at least 135 yards against the Seahawks.
Quarterback Mason Rudolph was 18 of 24 for 274 yards and hit the big throws when needed, none more important than a 34-yard completion to George Pickens on third-and-6 early in the fourth quarter. Pickens made a terrific diving finger-tip catch and led to Chris Boswell’s 26-yard field goal that gave the Steelers a 27-20 lead with 7:07 left.
Rudolph also hit Pickens for 24 yards with two minutes left and Seattle desperately needing a stop. Pickens had seven catches for 131 yards.
Seattle (8-8) had its two-game win streak snapped and while the Seahawks weren’t eliminated from the postseason, they will need a victory and a lot of help in Week 18.
Geno Smith threw for 290 yards and a 12-yard TD to Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the first half. Kenneth Walker III added 53 yards rushing and a 13-yard TD in the first half, but the Seahawks settled for three field goals in the second half and Smith committed one big turnover.
Nick Herbig forced and recovered a fumble sacking Smith with seven minutes left, giving the Steelers possession at the Seattle 16 and Boswell’s 21-yard field goal with 4:31 left pushed the Pittsburgh lead to 30-20.
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Seattle took two major hits to its offensive line. Starting right tackle Abe Lucas played the entire first half, but went to the locker room early before the second quarter ended and was ruled out with a knee injury when the second half started.
Three plays into the third quarter, center Evan Brown had to be helped off the field and was ruled out with a concussion.
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Steelers: Pittsburgh will be at Baltimore in Week 18.
Seahawks: Seattle closes out the regular season at Arizona next week.
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China’s manufacturing activity slows in December in latest sign the economy is still struggling
BANGKOK (AP) — A survey of factory managers in China shows that manufacturing contracted in December in the latest sign the world’s No. 2 economy remains sluggish.
The official purchasing managers index, or PMI, fell to 49 last month in what officials said was evidence of weak demand, the National Bureau of Statistics reported on Sunday. It was the third straight month of contraction. The PMI is on a scale up to 100 where 50 marks the cutoff between expansion and contraction.
The index has fallen in eight of the past nine months, with an increase only in September. In November, the index was at 49.4, down from 49.5 the month before.
Despite unexpectedly prolonged weakness after the pandemic, China’s economy grew at a 5.2% pace in the first three quarters of the year and showed signs of improvement in November, with factory output and retail sales rising.
In recent months, the government has raised spending on construction of ports and other infrastructure, cut interest rates and eased curbs on home-buying to try to stimulate the domestic demand that economists say is needed to sustain growth.
In his New Year speech, leader Xi Jinping said China had achieved a “smooth transition” from the country’s response to the pandemic, which at times involved the shut downs of factories and parts of or entire cities.
China’s economy has become “more resilient and dynamic than before,” Xi said in remarks carried by the official Xinhua News Agency.
Global demand for manufactured goods has suffered as central banks around the world have raised interest rates to battle decades-high rates of inflation. Price pressures have eased in recent months, but demand has yet to rebound to prepandemic levels. That has ramifications across the region since supply chains linked to China are scattered across many Asian countries.
China’s non-manufacturing PMI rose in December to 50.4, the statistics bureau reported. The service sector PMI sub-index was 49.3, however, unchanged from November’s reading.
Despite a slump in the housing market brought about by a crackdown on excess borrowing by property developers, the construction industry is thriving: the sub-index for that sector climbed to 56.9 in December, well into expansionary territory, from 55 in November, the report said.
By ELAINE KURTENBACH
AP Business Writer | https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/national/3285581/chinas-manufacturing-activity-slows-in-december-in-latest-sign-the-economy-is-still-struggling.html | 2024-01-01T05:33:48Z |
Fernandez leads Canada to United Cup win over Chile. Pegula stunned by GB''s Boulter but US wins tie
The format is a mens and womens singles and a mixed doubles.
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Former U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez led Canada to a 2-1 victory over Chile in its opening United Cup match on Sunday.
Fernandez defeated Daniela Seguel 6-3, 6-2 before Nicolas Jarry leveled the Group B tie for Chile by beating Steven Diez in straight sets in Sydney.
Diez had replaced Felix Auger-Aliassime who was rested with a minor knee issue.
Fernandez and Diez then clinched the deciding mixed doubles against Seguel and Tomás Barrios Vera 7-5, 4-6, 10-8 to seal the tie for the Canadians.
“I'm extremely happy with the way I played,” world No. 35 Fernandez said after her 73 minute win over Seguel. “It wasn't the greatest match because it is my first match of the season, the nerves, but I'm extremely happy with the way that I was able to manage it.'' In Perth, Great Britain's Katie Boulter stunned fifth-ranked Jessica Pegula in Group C rallying from a set down to win 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 in nearly three hours.
The Americans drew level when 10th-ranked Taylor Fritz defeated Cameron Norrie 7-6 (5), 6-4 to force a deciding mixed doubles match.
Pegula and Fritz then combined for victory over Boulter and Neal Skupski 1-6, 7-6 (4), 10-7 that sealed the tie for the defending champions.
The Americans will qualify for the quarterfinals if they win their final match against Australia. All three teams still have a chance of qualifying if Australia beats the US in the last group match.
Later Sunday, men's No. 1 Novak Djokovic returns to Perth for the first time since the 2013 Hopman Cup when he leads Serbia in its first Group E match against Zhang Zhizhen of China.
China won its opening tie against the Czech Republic 3-0 and a victory over Serbia would clinch a quarterfinals berth.
Mixed teams from 18 countries are playing in Perth and Sydney in what doubles as a warmup for the Australian Open. The format is a men's and women's singles and a mixed doubles.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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New Year 2024: Facebook/ WhatsApp status, quotes to share with your loved ones
New Year 2024: To celebrate this occasion, here are some WhatsApp/Facebook status, and quotes that you can share with your friends and family to welcome the coming year.
New Year's is celebrated every year on January 1st which marks the beginning of the new calendar year in most parts of the world. It's a time for people to bid farewell to the previous year and welcome the upcoming one with hope, enthusiasm, and sometimes, resolutions for personal or collective improvements. The celebration of New Year's marks the beginning of a new calendar year and is observed globally in various cultures. The reasons behind celebrating the New Year are multifaceted and have historical, cultural, and astronomical origins.
Facebook status to share on this day
Here are a few New Year 's-themed Facebook status ideas you can use to share your thoughts or wishes with your friends and followers.
- "Cheers to new beginnings, new adventures, and a year full of possibilities! Happy New Year everyone! #NewYearNewStart"
- "As the clock strikes midnight, here's to leaving behind the old and embracing the new. Wishing you all a fantastic New Year filled with joy and success! #CheersTo2024"
- "May this New Year bring you endless happiness, prosperity, and opportunities for growth. Let's make it an unforgettable journey together! Happy New Year! #Hello2024"
- "Reflecting on the past year's lessons and excitedly stepping into the New Year with hope and determination. Wishing everyone a year filled with love, laughter, and success! #NewYearVibes"
- "Sending warm wishes to my friends and family for a joyous New Year! May your dreams take flight and your aspirations soar high in the coming year. Happy New Year 2024! #CelebrateTheNew"
- "As we bid adieu to the old year, let's welcome the new one with open arms and a heart full of optimism. Here's to a year of growth, kindness, and making beautiful memories. Happy New Year, everyone! #NewYearWishes"
Feel free to personalize these statuses or combine elements to create your unique message to share the joy of New Year's with your Facebook community!
Whatsapp status to share on this day
Here are some WhatsApp status ideas for New Year's that you can use to convey your wishes or thoughts as the new year approaches.
- "Wishing you a year filled with joy, laughter, and endless possibilities. Happy New Year!"
- "Embracing the New Year with open arms and a heart full of hope. Here's to new beginnings!#Hello2024"
- "May the coming year bring you love, success, and the fulfillment of your dreams. Happy New Year to all my dear ones!"
- "As the clock strikes midnight, let's bid farewell to the past and welcome the future with optimism. Cheers to a fantastic year ahead!"
- "New Year, New Chapter, New Adventures! Wishing everyone a joyful and prosperous year ahead! #NewYearVibes"
- "May the New Year bring you peace, happiness, and beautiful moments to cherish. Happy New Year 2024!"
Feel free to use these statuses directly or personalize them to match your sentiments or add a personal touch. Share your excitement and well wishes with your WhatsApp contacts as you celebrate the arrival of the New Year!
Quotes to share on this day
- "Wishing you a sparkling New Year filled with new hopes, new aspirations, and new joys!"
- "May the New Year bring you the courage to break your resolutions early! My plan is to swear off every kind of virtue so that I triumph even when I fall!" - Aleister Crowley
- "New Year, new feels, new chances, same dreams, fresh starts." - Unknown
- "May your troubles be less and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door!" - Irish Blessing
- "Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one." - Brad Paisley
- "Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right." - Oprah Winfrey
- "And suddenly you know: It's time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings." - Meister Eckhart
- "May the New Year bring you the courage to break your resolutions early! My plan is to swear off every kind of virtue so that I triumph even when I fall." - Aleister Crowley
- "New Year—a new chapter, new verse, or just the same old story? Ultimately, we write it. The choice is ours." - Alex Morritt
- "New beginnings are in order, and you are bound to feel some level of excitement as new chances come your way." - Auliq Ice
Feel free to share these quotes on social media, in cards, or with friends and family to spread joy and optimism as you welcome the New Year!
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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.wedr.com/news/trending/man-accused-trying-kidnap-4-year-old-boy-walmart/BHCFQABRXZCRTKSQP3JXBIR4VQ/ | 2024-01-01T05:33:53Z |
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Display, the world's leading innovator of display technologies, announced today that it will unveil its next-generation automotive display solutions at the world's largest IT and home appliance exhibition, CES 2024, held in Las Vegas in January 2024.
Under the theme of 'Shaping the future of mobility space,' LG Display will present its innovative automotive technologies for global automakers and auto parts companies in Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) to further accelerate its order-based business for automotive display solutions optimized for Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs).
Also known as 'smartphones on wheels,' SDVs are associated with 'screenification,' a concept that refers to the increase in the number of automotive displays within a vehicle as various vehicle control and infotainment features continue to advance.
LG Display will showcase various large-sized automotive display solutions that completely cover the vehicle's dashboard, leveraging differentiated technologies such as P-OLED, Advanced Thin OLED (ATO), and LTPS (Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Silicon) LCD.
The ultra-high-resolution P-OLED features a flexible plastic substrate for a lightweight and flexible panel. ATO, on the other hand, utilizes glass substrates to offer the core strength of automotive OLED at a more competitive price point. In addition, LTPS LCD is a high-performance panel that enables larger and higher-resolution displays compared to existing LCDs.
LG Display will also introduce its safety enhancement solution, 'Switchable Privacy Mode (SPM),' which automatically adjusts the display's viewing angle away from the driver's line of sight to keep their eyes focused on the road. When active, content such as movies or games being displayed on the front passenger's side is diverted away from the driver's side so that only the passenger can watch it.
Furthermore, the company will also present solutions that offer new driving experiences while maximizing space efficiency within the limited confines of a vehicle, such as Slidable and Foldable OLEDs installed in the back of seats that can be hidden away or extended for use on demand.
"We will continue to strengthen our global leadership with our latest optimal automotive display solutions for the next generation of mobility," said Byeong-koo Kim, Senior Vice President and Head of Auto Business Group at LG Display.
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Nazarbayev extends condolences to Brazilian President on deadly dam collapse
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev has sent a telegram of condolences to President of the Federative Republic of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro on the occasion of the fatal dam collapse in Minas Gerais state, Kazinform has learnt from the Akorda's press service.
It is with great sadness that Nursultan Nazarbayev has learnt about multiple victims as a result of the dam collapse in Brazil.
"In this tragic moment on behalf of the people of Kazakhstan and on my own behalf I extend condolences to you, families and loved ones of those killed and to the entire nation of Brazil.
I wish those injured the speediest recovery," the telegram reads.
Hundreds of people are missing and 58 people have been killed so far as a result of the collapse mining dam in Minas Gerais state in Brazil. | https://en.inform.kz/news/nazarbayev-extends-condolences-to-brazilian-president-on-deadly-dam-collapse_a3492525/ | 2024-01-01T05:33:55Z |
On New Year’s Eve, DeSantis urges crowd to defy odds and help him ‘win the Iowa caucuses’
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — To underscore how much Iowa means to Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor was unwilling to put his campaigning there on hold even in the waning hours of 2023.
At a New Year’s Eve event in a Sheraton Hotel ballroom in West Des Moines, jeans and cowboy boots outnumbered tuxedos and cocktail dresses, and Miller Lite seemed more popular than champagne.
But the modesty of the affair, where roughly 200 people turned out for the last campaign event of the busy year in Iowa, belied its the importance to the host, who has wagered the future of his Republican bid for president on the leadoff Iowa caucuses, just two weeks away.
“Are you ready to work hard over these next two weeks and win the Iowa caucuses?” DeSantis asked supporters who turned out at the suburban hotel Sunday evening.
While Donald Trump prepares to return this week for a series of rallies, DeSantis did not leave Iowa alone during the week between Christmas and New Year’s. He campaigned in the suburbs of Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Davenport, revisiting spots he had gone to in 2023 as part of his drive to touch all 99 of Iowa’s counties as a gesture of commitment to the leadoff nominating contests.
But Trump holds a large advantage in Iowa polls as well as a sophisticated campaign organization in the state, threatening to deny DeSantis the win he needs to justify his claim to be the leading alternative to the former president.
Appearing Sunday night with his wife, Casey, and their young children, DeSantis urged his audience to defy the odds. “I think we have an opportunity to just make a statement that in this country it’s we the people that ultimately decide these things,” he said. “Because I think you have a lot of media, they don’t think you even matter.”
DeSantis wasn’t alone in Iowa between Christmas and New Year’s, a period typically free from politics. The Jan. 15 caucuses’ earlier-than-usual spot on the election-year calendar lured former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley to eastern Iowa stops Friday and Saturday, as she competes with DeSantis as a Trump alternative.
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy also stormed the state, trying to remain part of the conversation despite curtailing his advertising spending. Ramaswamy held more than two dozen Iowa events last week and over the weekend.
No one has more riding on Iowa than DeSantis, who reshuffled a campaign viewed early as national in scope after summer staff shakeups prompted by overspending and internal disagreements. He stood onstage Sunday evening in West Des Moines with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and evangelical Christian leader Bob Vander Plaats, who have risked their own influence by backing DeSantis.
DeSantis and his supporters asked the audience Sunday to ignore polls that show him trailing Trump appreciably.
“Everywhere I go the polls do not match up with reality,” Vander Plaats told the crowd. “Going up in northwest Iowa — heavy Trump country — they all say the same thing to me. They like what he did, but it’s time to turn the page.”
DeSantis has an unrelenting Iowa schedule ahead of him beginning early this week. Trump, who has drawn hundreds — even thousands — more to fewer events, plans his own blitz over the final two weeks, including in deeply conservative northwest Iowa.
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"This young group had no fear": Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe
Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe on Sunday praised the attitude of the "young group" in the 'Bengal Tigers' squad and said that they are fearless.
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Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe on Sunday praised the attitude of the "young group" in the 'Bengal Tigers' squad and said that they are fearless. While speaking after the end of the 3rd T20I match between Bangladesh and New Zealand, Hathurusinghe also hailed Najmul Hossain Shanto's leadership skills and said that he was "tactically spot on" during the game.
"The attitude of the players, this young group had no fear. They wanted to compete in the middle. The other thing... the leadership of Shanto. Outstanding. He was tactically spot on, and very clear with the messages with the players, and what he expects from them. And I thought we did the basics longer than before," Hathurusinghe was quoted by ESPNcricinfo as saying. The head coach revealed the atmosphere in Bangladesh's dressing room is "much better" now since the communication is clear.
"Seniors not [being] here has nothing to do with these guys' attitude. They enjoy their cricket, and I think the environment in the dressing room is much better because the communication is very clear, as I said, from Shanto. And they know they are good enough players to compete. That's why there's no fear in the players' minds," he added. The three-match T20I series has ended in a 1-1 draw. The second T20I could not produce a result due to rain.
Recapping the third T20I match, New Zealand put Bangladesh to field first. Soumya Sarkar (4) was quickly removed by Tim Southee. Rony Talukdar and skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto got a solid start but could not get going as Ben Sears trapped Talukdar lbw for just 10 while Adam Milne removed Shanto for 17 after he offered an easy catch to Finn Allen.
Then following this, Santner ran through the middle order, removing Afif Hossain (14), Towhid Hridoy (16), Mahedi Hasan (4) and Shamim Hossain (9) one by one, sinking Bangladesh to 81/7 in 14.5 overs. In the chase of 111 runs, Allen went for big shots from one end, witnessing the wickets fall from the other end. Mahendi got Tim Seifert, and Daryl Mitchell, while Shoriful Islam dismissed Glenn Phillips. Mark Chapman was also run out. All these batters could score just one run each. Kiwis were 38/4 in 6.5 overs.
Allen was removed by Shoriful for 38 off 31 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes. Half of the Kiwi line-up was back in the pavilion for 49 runs. James Neesham and Santner stitched a match-saving partnership. They took NZ on the brink of a win but rain god intervened and NZ got a 17-run win via DLS Method. Neesham scored 28* in 20 balls, with a four and two sixes while Santner made 18* in 20 balls, with a boundary. (ANI)
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Cristiano Ronaldo sets personal targets for the year 2024
Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo concludes an extraordinary 2023 as the world's top goal-scorer, netting an impressive 54 goals for both Al Nassr and his national team.
The legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo capped off an exceptional 2023, finishing the year as the world's leading goal-scorer. Expressing his satisfaction with the achievement, the Portuguese superstar revealed his ambition to replicate this success in the coming year. Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, scored a remarkable 54 goals for both his country and his current club, Al Nassr, in 2023. English striker Harry Kane trailed in second place with 52 goals, representing both his country and newly joined club Bayern Munich, while PSG's Kylian Mbappe and City's Erling Haaland scored 52 and 50 goals, respectively.
In an interview with Saudi media outlet SSC Sports, Ronaldo conveyed his joy at reaching this milestone and contributing significantly to both Al-Nassr and the national team.
"I'm very happy; it was a good year for me as an individual and as a collective. I scored so many goals, I helped the team a lot at Al-Nassr and for the national team. I feel good, I feel happy, and next year I will try to do it again," Ronaldo stated, as reported by Goal.com.
Recognised as one of the world's best footballers, Ronaldo's achievements include several records that seem challenging to surpass. Having joined Saudi club Al Nassr in January 2023, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has featured in 50 matches, scoring 44 goals for his new team. In the ongoing season of the Saudi Pro League, Ronaldo has made 18 appearances, netting 20 goals and providing nine assists.
Ronaldo's return to Manchester United in 2021 was marked by controversy, leading to the termination of his contract after criticising coach Erik Ten Hag in an interview with Piers Morgan. Despite the brief tenure, CR7 played 54 matches and scored 27 goals in his second stint with the English club. | https://newsable.asianetnews.com/sports/football-cristiano-ronaldo-sets-personal-targets-for-the-year-2024-osf-s6keym | 2024-01-01T05:33:59Z |
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BEIJING, China, Jan. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Li Auto Inc. (“Li Auto” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LI; HKEX: 2015), a leader in China’s new energy vehicle market, today announced that the Company delivered 50,353 vehicles in December 2023, up 137.1% year over year, and successfully achieved its monthly delivery target of 50,000 vehicles. This brought the Company’s fourth quarter deliveries to 131,805, up 184.6% year over year. Total deliveries in 2023 increased by 182.2% year over year to 376,030. As of December 31, 2023, Li Auto’s cumulative deliveries surpassed 600,000 vehicles, the highest among Chinese emerging new energy automakers.
“We successfully reached our monthly delivery target of 50,000 vehicles in December and achieved full-year vehicle deliveries of 376,030 in 2023. This is the first time in history for a Chinese emerging new energy automaker to surpass the annual delivery milestone of 300,000 vehicles. Since June 2023, Li Auto has become the best-selling premium auto brand in the SUV market for each month in China. With support and recognition of over 600,000 users, we continually deepen our research and development efforts across products, platforms, and systems, among others. Since the Li L series first commenced deliveries, we have completed over 20 OTA upgrades. In particular, the OTA version 5.0, which was officially released in December with 145 new functions and 100 optimized features, provides a comprehensive revolution in autonomous driving and smart space. Looking ahead into 2024, we will continue to push the limit of growth and strive to become China’s best-selling premium auto brand,” commented Xiang Li, chairman and chief executive officer of Li Auto.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had 467 retail stores in 140 cities, as well as 360 servicing centers and Li Auto-authorized body and paint shops operating in 209 cities.
About Li Auto Inc.
Li Auto Inc. is a leader in China’s new energy vehicle market. The Company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. Its mission is: Create a Mobile Home, Create Happiness (创造移动的家, 创造幸福的家). Through innovations in product, technology, and business model, the Company provides families with safe, convenient, and comfortable products and services. Li Auto is a pioneer to successfully commercialize extended-range electric vehicles in China. The Company started volume production in November 2019. Its current model lineup includes Li MEGA, a high-tech flagship family MPV, Li L9, a six-seat flagship family SUV, and Li L8, a six-seat premium family SUV, as well as Li L7, a five-seat flagship family SUV. The Company leverages technology to create value for its users. It concentrates its in-house development efforts on its proprietary range extension system, next-generation electric vehicle technology, and smart vehicle solutions while expanding its product line by developing new BEVs and EREVs to target a broader user base.
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Nazarbayev sums up results of Kazakhstan's development in 2018
ASTANA. KAZINFORM On Wednesday, at the Cabinet's enlarged meeting, Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev summed up the results of the country's development in 2018.
"At today's meeting we will summarize the country's socio-economic development in 2018 and will outline plans for the future," he said.
According to the President, positive dynamics is observed in all areas of economy.
"[GDP - edit] growth made 4% in 2018. In trade sector this indicator made 7.6%. Other spheres also observe increase. As we planned, inflation was at around 5%. All the targets set are aimed at improving our people's wellbeing," noted the Head of State.
‘"Yesterday, I met with the governors of 5 regions and heard their reports about the regions' socio-economic development. All the regions are engaged in implementation of our programmes," he added. | https://en.inform.kz/news/nazarbayev-sums-up-results-of-kazakhstan-s-development-in-2018_a3493122/ | 2024-01-01T05:34:02Z |
Flames outlast Philadelphia 4-3 to end Flyers’ 9-game road points streak
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Mikael Backlund, Dennis Gilbert, Nazem Kadri and Blake Coleman scored and the Calgary Flames outlasted the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Sunday night.
Jacob Markstrom made 27 saves to help the Flames improve to 15-16-5. Andrew Mangiapane had three assists and Jonathan Huberdeau added an assist to snap a 12-game points drought.
Rasmus Ristolainen, with his first of the season, and Bobby Brink and Egor Zamula scored for Philadelphia and Sam Ersson made 28 saves. The Flyers dropped to 19-12-5, failing to earn points for the first time in their last 10 road games.
There were four goals in the last 5:31, with Kadri beginning the spree to give Calgary a 3-1 lead. With Ersson off for an extra attacker, Brink scored with 3:24 to go.
Coleman scored into an empty net with 2:18 remaining. With Ersson off again, Zamula scored with 1:24 left.
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Flames: At Minnesota on Tuesday night.
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Premier League 2023-24: Arsenal's title hopes dented in Fulham defeat; Tottenham edge closer to top four
In a weekend filled with pivotal Premier League clashes, Arsenal's hopes of securing their first league title in two decades were dealt a severe blow with a 2-1 defeat against Fulham.
Arsenal's pursuit of the Premier League title faced another setback as they succumbed to a 2-1 defeat against Fulham on Sunday, while Tottenham's 3-1 victory over Bournemouth propelled them closer to the top four. The Gunners, reeling from a 2-0 loss to West Ham just days earlier, sought redemption at Craven Cottage. Bukayo Saka provided an early lead, but Fulham, eager to break their goalless streak, rallied.
Raul Jimenez, back from a three-game suspension, ignited Fulham's comeback with a clinical finish from Tom Cairney's cross. Despite Arsenal's efforts, Fulham seized control in the second half, with Bobby De Cordova-Reid converting a corner to secure the 2-1 win. Arsenal's title ambitions now face uncertainty, with the team holding fourth place but trailing leaders Liverpool by two points, having played more matches.
Tottenham, on the other hand, closed in on the top four with a victory over Bournemouth. Pape Sarr's early goal and Son Heung-min's impactful parting shot before departing for the Asia Cup set the stage for Spurs. Richarlison added a third goal, while Alex Scott's late strike for Bournemouth proved insufficient. Despite a growing injury crisis, Tottenham's win leaves them trailing the Champions League places by just a point.
In summary, a turbulent week for Arsenal raises questions about their title aspirations, while Tottenham's resilience sees them edging towards the coveted top four positions in the Premier League.
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Our defenders are playing bit too aggressively: UP Yoddhas' assistant coach Upendra Malik
UP Yoddhas bounced back into form after defeating Bengaluru Bulls 34-33 in their first home game in Noida. The Bulls fought hard in the last few minutes of the game, but the Yoddhas held their nerve and wrapped up a thrilling win in the end
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The UP Yoddhas bounced back into form after defeating Bengaluru Bulls 34-33 in their first home game in Noida. The Bulls fought hard in the last few minutes of the game, but the Yoddhas held their nerve and wrapped up a thrilling win in the end. Speaking about the team's performance, UP Yoddhas' Assistant Coach Upendra Malik said, "Our defence unit is playing well, but I feel all the defenders are playing a bit too aggressively at times. We have to ensure that only a few defenders play an attacking game according to the raiders we are up against."
Captain Pardeep Narwal, who was caught out four times before scoring his first raid point, registered another Super 10 on the night. When asked about his game, Narwal said, "I was just looking to score one or two raid points in the beginning and put the opposition in the backfoot. Our defenders played really well and kept bringing me back into the game." The captain further added, "Gill was picking up raid points in the opening minutes of the game, so we sent him for more raids. Later on, I started doing well so I went for more raids."
Speaking about how he keeps himself motivated to produce consistent performances, Narwal said, "Our coach keeps motivating me. If I don't do well in a game then he gives me the confidence to perform in the next game. The entire team and my family gave me their support for me to produce a good performance against the Bengaluru Bulls." (ANI)
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Packers take control of playoff spot as they cruise past Vikings 33-10 on Love’s 4-touchdown night
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. They moved above the cut when Seattle lost earlier in the day.
Love went 24 for 33 for 256 yards in what might have been the finest game in his first season as the Packers’ starter in the post-Aaron Rodgers era.
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 Carrington Valentine 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 two more defenders 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.
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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NB presents preliminary estimate of Kazakhstan's Balance of Payments for Y2018
The improvement was due to significant growth (57.9%) of the trade balance surplus which amounted to US$ 27.4 billion.
As the result of favorable oil prices, export of goods increased by 25.2% and amounted to US$ 61.9 billion. Export of oil and gas condensate (62.2% of total export) grew by 42.2%. Import of goods increased by 7.5% to US$ 34.5 billion. The biggest growth (16.9%) was in investment goods (37.3% from total import), a press release from the National Bank reads.
Import of consumer and intermediate goods increased by 4.7% and 4.1% accordingly. The balance of payments improvement was restrained by income payable to foreign direct investors which increased by 27.3% to US$ 20.9 billion. Floating exchange rate regime allowed tenge to react to changes in external factors.
As the result, a slight weakening of the real exchange rate in 2018 (2.1% y/y) sustained price competitiveness of Kazakhstani producers. In general current account surplus assumes that nominal tenge rate has a potential to strengthening.
According to preliminary data, the financial account (excluding transactions with reserve assets of the National Bank) formed with a positive balance of US$ 4.5 billion that was primarily related to the reduction of residents' liabilities.
On foreign direct investment, net capital inflow increased by 9.8% and amounted to US$ 4.1 billion. The main source of inflow was a reinvestment of nonresidents' income to the capital of Kazakhstani enterprises.
The growth of assets of the National Fund of Kazakhstan and also the redemption of liabilities by Kazakhstani banks and enterprises led to net outflow on portfolio investment (US$ 5.8 billion). Alongside with that new issue of Eurobonds by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the 4th quarter of 2018 partly compensated for the reduction of residents' liabilities. As of January 1, 2019, the reserve assets (excluding assets of the NationalFund of Kazakhstan) were estimated at US$ 30.9 billion which cover funding of 8.1 months of import of goods and services of the Republic of Kazakhstan. | https://en.inform.kz/news/nb-presents-preliminary-estimate-of-kazakhstan-s-balance-of-payments-for-y2018_a3495118/ | 2024-01-01T05:34:08Z |
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TAIPEI - Taiwan's relations with China must be decided by the will of the people and peace must be based on "dignity", President Tsai Ing-wen said on Monday (Jan 1) after China's leader, Xi Jinping, said "reunification" with the island is inevitable.
China has been ramping up military pressure to assert its sovereignty claims over democratically governed Taiwan, which on Jan 13 holds presidential and parliamentary elections.
Xi's comments, in a New Year's Eve address, struck a stronger tone than the previous year where he said only that people on either side of the Taiwan Strait are "members of one and the same family".
Asked about Xi's speech at a New Year's press conference at the presidential office in Taipei, Tsai said the most important principle on what course to follow on relations with China was democracy.
"This is taking the joint will of Taiwan's people to make a decision. After all, we are a democratic country," she said.
China should respect the outcome of Taiwan's election and it is the responsibility of both sides to maintain peace and stability in the strait, Tsai added.
China has cast the election as a choice between war and peace and has refused multiple offers of talks by Tsai, believing she is a separatist.
Tsai has made bolstering and modernising Taiwan's defences a priority, including pushing an indigenous submarine programme.
"Everyone's home has locks on them, which is not to provoke the neighbours next door but to make yourself safer. This is the same for the doors to the country. Taiwan's people want peace, but we want peace with respect," she said.
Taiwan's government has repeatedly warned China is trying to interfere in the election, whether by using fake news or military or trade pressure, and Tsai said she hoped people could be on alert for this.
After China accused Taiwan of erecting trade barriers and ended some tariff cuts for the island, China last week threatened further economic measures.
Tsai said Taiwan's companies must look globally and diversify.
"This is the correct path, rather than going back to the path of relying on China, especially as in China's unstable market there is unpredictable risk," she said.
China has taken particular exception to current Vice President Lai Ching-te, the presidential candidate for Taiwan's ruling Democratic Party (DPP) and who is leading in opinion polls by varying margins, saying he is also a dangerous separatist.
Both the DPP and Taiwan's largest opposition party the Kuomintang say only the island's people can decide their future.
Tsai cannot stand again after two terms in office. She will step down in May when the next president is sworn in.
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ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Alexey Kalaichidi has been appointed as the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan by the presidential decree, Kazinform has learnt from the Akorda's press service.
Earlier Kalaichidi served as the Head of the Law-Enforcement System Department of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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Jamshedpur FC appoint Khalid Jamil as head coach
Jamshedpur FC announced the appointment of Khalid Jamil as their head coach on Sunday. Jamil will start on his journey with the 'Men of Steel', starting with the Kalinga Super Cup in January, followed by the remainder of matches of the Indian Super League (ISL) season.
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Khalid's first engagement in the ISL was with NorthEast United FC 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. Instead of his performances, Khalid was appointed as their head coach for the 2021-22 season, making him the first Indian permanent head coach of an ISL club. Khalid expressed his delight on signing for Jamshedpur FC. He said, "I want to thank the club management for giving 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."
Khalid also had a message for the ever-present and vociferous fans of Jamshedpur and Jharkhand and said, "Keep supporting Jamshedpur FC, we need your support in every match, more than ever." Khalid will be taking charge of the squad immediately as the attention shifts to the Kalinga Super Cup where Jamshedpur FC's first challenge is versus NorthEast United FC in Bhubaneswar on 10th January. (ANI)
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New evidence reveals Arctic summers now hottest for 115,000 years
Published in the scientific journal Nature Communications, the report, entitled "Fast Arctic Canada Glaciers Reveals Landscapes Continuously Ice Covered for More than 40,000 Years", has shown that summers in the Canadian Arctic wilderness have not seen temperatures warm for at least 115,000 years, Xinhua reports.
To reach that conclusion, researchers studied geographical anomalies and old ice on Canada's Baffin Island, especially on high-plateau ice caps and deep fjords, according to news website vaaju.com.
Ice caps, unlike glaciers, do not move, and matter lying on the ground is preserved as long as the cap remains in place.
For ages, ice has occupied the plateaus and walls of Baffin Island. In some summers, there would be thaw, but in general low temperatures and snow has kept things at equilibrium.
Now, climate change has upset that equilibrium, causing the Arctic to heat up at twice the rate as the rest of the world. That's led to more summer melt, which has exposed moss and lichen at the margins of the ice caps.
Simon Pendleton is the lead author of the report and a researcher from the University of Colorado's Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research. He and his team have crossed their finds with multiple sources, including ice measurements from nearby Greenland, and found that today's Arctic summer is now hotter than anytime in 115,000-120,000 years, according to Gizmodo.com.
"Our last century of heat is likely to be greater than a few centuries over the past 120,000 years," Pendleton said.
As ice caps recede even further, scientists could expose even more ancient landscapes. By refining their measurements, they can predict how the Arctic will look as climate change continues to reshape it.
Pendleton said even without the radiocarbon dating, a technique used to date materials such as carbon, it's clear how rapidly Baffin Island is shifting into a new state. Each year, changes become more visible to the naked eye. | https://en.inform.kz/news/new-evidence-reveals-arctic-summers-now-hottest-for-115-000-years_a3492474/ | 2024-01-01T05:34:22Z |
KINSHASA, Congo — Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has won reelection with more than 70% of the vote, the country's election commission said Sunday as opposition candidates and their supporters questioned the validity of the results.
The preliminary results of the Dec. 20 election were announced in the capital, Kinshasa, amid demands from the opposition and some civil society groups for the vote to be rerun due to massive logistical problems that they said had undermined the balloting.
Tshisekedi's overwhelming declared victory was likely to fuel those concerns. The second-place candidate was businessman Moise Katumbi, who received 18% of the vote, and Martin Fayulu, who received 5%, finished third. Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege, a physician renowned for treating women brutalized by sexual violence in eastern Congo, got less than 1%.
Speaking from his headquarters in the capital after the results were announced, Tshisekedi thanked his supporters for giving him another five-year term.
"You believed in my commitment so that our country can find its place in the concert of nations," he said. "You have embraced my vision of society. I will spare no effort for more jobs, more purchasing power, more access to basic services at all levels."
About 18 million people voted in the election, which had a turnout of more than a 40%, according to the election commission. The results will be sent to the constitutional court for confirmation, election chief Denis Kadima said.
Candidates opposing the results have two days to submit their claims, and the constitutional court then has seven days to decide. The final results are expected on January 10, and the president is scheduled to be sworn in at the end of that month.
Congo has a history of disputed elections that can turn violent, and there's little confidence among many Congolese in the country's institutions. Before the results were announced Sunday, opposition candidates, including Katumbi, said they rejected the results and called on the population to mobilize.
The logistical problems included many polling stations being late in opening or not opening at all. Some lacked materials, and many voter cards had smudged ink that made them illegible.
Voting in the election had to be extended into a second day— something local observers and civil society organizations have called illegal — and parts of the country were still casting ballots five days after election day.
"If a foreign country considers these elections to be elections, there's a problem," Fayulu said at a news conference in the capital Sunday before the results were announced. "It's a farce, don't accept (the results)."
Violence was already flaring in parts of the country before the results were announced. In the eastern city of Goma, youth barricaded some main streets demanding a revote. Earlier this week, clashes erupted between some of Fayulu's supporters and police officers who fired tear gas at protesters who threw rocks and barricaded themselves inside the opposition headquarters.
"These elections are an example of fraud and ballot-box stuffing, flouting any transparent and credible electoral process and, moreover, democracy," said Bienvenu Matumo, a member of LUCHA, a local rights group.
Leading up to and during the vote, the election commission was accused of not being transparent enough. The East African Community said its election observer mission was not granted access to Congo, and the European Union canceled its mission after authorities did not authorize the use of satellite equipment by EU monitors.
Congo analysts say the thousands of observers that were in the country were unable to say whether the irregularities had an impact on the overall integrity of the results, leaving it to the election commission.
Tshisekedi already has spent much of his time in office trying to gain legitimacy after a disputed 2018 election that some observers said Fayulu had actually won.
Overall, Tshisekedi's track record has been spotty. He's struggled to stem violence in the east, a goal he campaigned on.
Conflict in eastern Congo has raged for decades, with more than 120 armed groups fighting for power, resources and to protect their communities. But the violence has spiked during Tshisekedi's term with the resurgence of the M23 rebels, who have displaced millions of people and seized swaths of land. The fighting prevented 1.5 million people from registering to vote.
Attempts to quell the violence with an East African Force comprised of troops from neighboring countries have failed. The force is pulling out, along with a U.N. peacekeeping mission that has been in Congo for decades.
Still, Tshisekedi's initiatives creating free health care for pregnant mothers and babies and providing free primary education has changed the lives of some people living in remote villages.
"My brothers can go to school now without my parents paying, which allows my father to put that money to buying food for the family," John Nlaza, a resident of a small village in Kongo Central province told The Associated Press.
Congolese analysts said it's important to view Tshisekedi's win with caution given the significant uncertainty of the presidential election's validity.
"The opposition's contesting of the results is not only a predictable reaction, but it also highlights the persistence of a deeper crisis of legitimacy at the top of the state," Tresor Kibangula, a political analyst at the Congolese research institute Ebuteli, said. "This battle will depend on (the opposition's) ability to mobilize the Congolese people for its cause, with a view to reversing the balance of power."
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A 14-year-old boy with a failing kidney is seeking a donor
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) -- A Tennessee family is sending an urgent message seeking help for their 14-year-old son.
The teen known for a positive spirit has only one kidney and is looking for a donor because it is slowing and failing.
While the search continues, his family made sure this holiday season was one he will remember.
“We’re good. We’re good. We’re good. Still 13 and 13,” said 14-year-old Noah Garcia.
His new place is a grand Christmas gift.
His father Eli and mother Melissa Garcia of have just converted a space in the garage into a room for Noah.
“OK. We’re good. I have a big TV and a football field on one of my walls, which I’m excited about,” Noah said.
“I told him when he goes to school, I’m going to be in there hanging out,” Eli Garcia said. “He’s really good at video games. I used to be the champ, but not anymore.”
“Very true,” Noah said.
“I kind of let them win, to be honest with you,” Eli Garcia said.
“He claims he’s the best, but it’s not true,” Noah said.
“He’s a really good kid. I always feel bad for him because of what he’s had to go through,” Eli Garcia said.
Noah’s struggles began before he was born.
“He had something wrong with his kidney. He had hydronephrosis,” Melissa Garcia said.
Before kindergarten, one of his kidneys was removed, and his problems continued.
“He’s only got one kidney that barely works,” Eli Garcia said.
“It’s not functioning all the way, and it’s at 15%, and it’s slowly failing, so,” Noah said.
“He’s on the transplant list right now,” Eli Garcia said.
“I’m not a match. My husband can’t be a donor, and his siblings can’t be donor,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Blood type is B or O,” Noah said.
“We just need somebody who is willing to see if they could be a match,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Sometimes I forget that he’s just a 14-year-old little boy. Sometimes because of the surgeries, I’ve seen him, he’s had to go through. It’s tough. No parent wants to see their kids go through that,” Eli Garcia said.
But during the tough Christmas season, the family’s been there for Noah all the way.
They’re doing social media pushes on Instagram at Kidney for Noah Jack.
And his room, this Christmas present, was built so that after surgery Noah wouldn’t have to go up and down stairs for a while.
It’s a powerful gift as Noah waits for another gift.
“The whole family is supportive of Noah. We are there for each other,” Melissa Garcia said.
You can visit Kidney for Noah Jack on Instagram if you would like to help in the family’s search.
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HOROSCOPES IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY
The success you have been searching for is closer than you think and if you reach out to people who have the power to make things happen this could be the year you’ve been waiting for. Believe in yourself but don’t rely entirely on your own judgment.
ARIES (March 21 - April 20):
You may not be swayed much by money and material possessions but you will need to pay attention to what you own and earn during the early part of 2024. Keep an eye on your cash-flow situation because there is only so much you can afford to lose.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):
If you enjoy what you are working on then you will inevitably do it well, but the planets warn if you are bored by everyday tasks your standards may slip below 100 per cent and that won’t do at all. Maybe it’s time to think about changing your job.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):
You may be eager to show the world what you can do but if you are smart you will wait until your ruling planet Mercury ends its retrograde phase tomorrow before making your move. Better still, wait until the end of the week. There’s no rush.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23):
You seem to be in one of those moods when you hear what you want to hear and see what you want to see while ignoring everything else. Hopefully that mood will pass soon because you will need to act quickly and decisively as 2024 gets underway.
LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):
The message of the stars as the new year begins is that the more time you spend thinking and planning now the more successful you will be later on when opportunities to prove yourself start coming your way. Take a more long-term view of your ambitions.
VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):
With Venus, planet of love, at odds with Saturn which is in the partnership area of your chart you would be wise to tread carefully when dealing with people whose egos are easily bruised. Not everyone is as candid as you, so make allowances for more sensitive souls.
LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):
You can at times be a bit too self-controlled for your own good and that could be a problem now as Venus, your ruler, squares up to Saturn. If someone hurts your feelings today you must let them know about it – it’s unlikely they are being deliberately rude.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):
The more you open up to those around you the more chances you will get to impress the kind of people who can help your star rise. Communication is a must as the new year begins, especially when dealing with employers and senior colleagues.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):
You have a tendency to make promises you then find difficult to keep and the planets warn if you do that now you could face a backlash later in the month from someone you’ve let down. As you’re not in their debt why make promises at all?
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):
You may think you have a duty to point out to a friend where they have been going wrong but do you really? The message of the stars as the new year begins is that you would be wise to keep your opinions to yourself, at least for now.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):
You may look calm on the outside but on the inside your feelings have been swinging from one extreme to the other. Things should start to settle down when Mercury ends its retrograde phase tomorrow. In the meantime, act serene even if you don’t feel it.
PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):
Saturn in your sign links with values planet Venus today, so you need to be on your guard when dealing with people whose outlook on life is at odds with your own. Don’t let them talk you into supporting causes you know, deep down, are not right for you.
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Top 25 College Football Streams & TV Channel Info | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 3:46 PM EST|Updated: 32 minutes ago
The 2023 college football bowl game schedule features a matchup between the No. 3 Texas Longhorns and the No. 2 Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl.
You can find info on live coverage of the week's top college football action right here.
How to Watch AP Top 25 Games
No. 24 James Madison Dukes at Air Force Falcons
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 23
- Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Air Force (-2)
Virginia Tech Hokies at No. 23 Tulane Green Wave
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Virginia Tech (-11.5)
No. 16 Louisville Cardinals at USC Trojans
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Petco Park
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Louisville (-4.5)
Texas A&M Aggies at No. 22 Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Oklahoma State (-3.5)
No. 17 SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Fenway Park
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: SMU (-13)
No. 19 NC State Wolfpack at Kansas State Wildcats
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ACCN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Kansas State (-3)
No. 14 Arizona Wildcats at No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners
- Time: 9:15 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Alamodome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Arizona (-2.5)
No. 21 Oregon State Beavers at No. 15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: Sun Bowl Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Notre Dame (-5.5)
No. 9 Missouri Tigers at No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Ohio State (-4)
No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels at No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Penn State (-6)
No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs at No. 4 Florida State Seminoles
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Georgia (-22.5)
Wisconsin Badgers at No. 13 LSU Tigers
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: LSU (-8.5)
No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes at No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Tennessee (-5.5)
No. 18 Liberty Flames at No. 8 Oregon Ducks
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: State Farm Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Oregon (-17.5)
No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide at No. 1 Michigan Wolverines
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Rose Bowl
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Michigan (-1.5)
No. 3 Texas Longhorns at No. 2 Washington Huskies
- Time: 8:45 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Caesars Superdome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Texas (-3.5)
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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. | https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/tennis/article-naomi-osaka-wins-her-opening-match-on-return-to-elite-tennis-at-the/ | 2024-01-01T05:34:25Z |
Premier League Anytime Goal Scorer Prop Bets & Odds in the US Today, January 1
Published: Dec. 20, 2023 at 11:33 PM EST|Updated: 50 minutes ago
The Premier League has only one match on its Monday slate -- continue reading for anytime goal scorer odds.
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Top Premier League Goal Scorer Odds Today
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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Khelo India Sub-Junior Women's Hockey League: SAI Shakti, Salute Academy register wins
Day 10 of the second Khelo India Sub Junior Women's Hockey League - Phase 1 witnessed the SAI Shakti Team, Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High-Performance Centre, SAI Bal Team and Salute Hockey Academy win their respective matches.
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Day 10 of the second Khelo India Sub Junior Women's Hockey League - Phase 1 witnessed the SAI Shakti Team, Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High-Performance Centre, SAI Bal Team and Salute Hockey Academy win their respective matches. SAI Shakti Team records comfortable win: In the first match of the day, SAI Shakti Team defeated Khelo India Sports Excellence Centre Chhattisgarh 9-0. Ravina (15', 27', 59') scored a hat-trick, Purnima Yadav (22', 36') scored a brace, while Captain Kajal (12'), Bhavya (25'), Binati Minz (48') and Ruthi Lallawmzuali (54') scored a goal each for SAI Shakti Team.
Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High-Performance Centre records convincing win: In the second match of the day, Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre defeated Anantpur Sports Academy 5-0. Payal Sonkar (13', 19', 29') scored a hat-trick for Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High-Performance Centre while Sweety Kujur (5') and Sheetal Yadav (32') scored a goal each. SAI Bal Team has it easy: In the third match of the day, SAI Bal Team defeated Jai Bharat Hockey Academy 11-0. Lalpeksangi (2', 4', 30'), Sree Vidya T. (3', 29', 37') and Shanti Horo (35', 54', 59') scored hat-tricks while Tani Shorensangbam (22') and Riya (56') scored a goal each for SAI Bal Team as they went on to win the match clinically.
Salute Hockey Academy overcomes Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy, Bhagta:In the fourth match of the day, Salute Hockey Academy defeated Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy, Bhagta 4-1. Janvi (17') scored the first goal of the game with a field goal early in the second quarter for Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy, Bhagta but a hat-trick from Loveleen (24', 29', 57') and a field goal from Jyoti (47') for Salute Hockey Academy ensured a comfortable victory. (ANI)
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New head coach of women's national judo team appointed
ASTANA. KAZINFORM Yerlan Alpysbayev has been appointed as a head coach of the women's national judo team, Kazinform learnt from the NOC press service.
Yerlan Alpysbayev is a highly qualified coach of Kazakhstan. During the period from 2011 through 2017, he had been a coach of the national youth team. He also worked at the K.Akhmetov Republican Boarding School of Olympic Reserve.
From 2017 through 2019, Alpysbayev coached women's youth team of Kazakhstan. In this period the team won 1 silver medal at the world championships, as well as 4 gold, 5 silver and 7 bronze medals at the Asian championships. | https://en.inform.kz/news/new-head-coach-of-women-s-national-judo-team-appointed_a3492009/ | 2024-01-01T05:34:29Z |
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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.
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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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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Manipur CM concerned over 'unprecedented' attacks on forces
January 01, 2024 10:05
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has expressed concern over the attacks on state forces and said that a delegation will soon go to Delhi to meet central leaders and apprise them of the situation.
Singh's statement came in the wake of five state police commandos injured in a attack at the border town of Moreh in Tengnoupal district on Saturday.
They have been airlifted to Imphal and admitted to hospital.
Taking to X, Singh said, 'The unprecedented attacks against the state forces in the recent times have become a serious national security threat. While the state and central security forces are actively engaged in maintaining control over the situation, it is also imperative for the combined security forces to adopt a robust and comprehensive approach to deal with these elements, who are relentlessly attempting to destabilise the state of Manipur.'
The CM held a meeting with Bharatiya Janata Party state president A Sharda Devi, ministers, MLAs and party leaders on Sunday and discussed the situation with them.
Singh said a delegation will also be going to Delhi soon to meet the central leaders to apprise them about the situation in Manipur.
'Joined a high-level meeting of @BJP4Manipur in presence of Smt @AShardaDevi Ji, President BJP Manipur Pradesh, Hon'ble Ministers, Hon'ble MLAs and party karyakarta to deliberate on a stringent approach to deal with elements who are hell bent on destabilising Manipur. A delegation will also be going to Delhi soon to meet the central leaders in this regard,' he said on X. -- PTI | https://news.rediff.com/commentary/2024/jan/01/manipur-cm-concerned-over-unprecedented-attacks-on-forces/65ae92b1026cf096fbefb9653726869c | 2024-01-01T05:34:33Z |
I would like to begin by wishing everyone a happy New Year.
People's lives took a turn for the better in 2023 thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic largely subsiding, after having raged for so long, and to the lifting of the restrictions it had triggered. At the same time, 2023 was also a year of tumult exemplified by an intensification in geopolitical risks and sharp inflation stemming partly from monetary policy moves made by central banks grappling with the pandemic. Regions, countries, and even we as individuals found ourselves in a time of transition as the world struggled to establish what the "new normal" would look like following the pandemic.
With uncertainty on the rise in society as a whole, change was also underway in the realm of digital entertainment, where we position our core business. In 2023, we saw the release of eye-catching products and services in multiple domains where the commercialization and adoption of emerging technologies had seemed a more distant eventuality. The potential of these offerings also garnered greater attention than ever before.
For example, whereas the extended reality (XR) domain had previously developed primarily around business applications for the metaverse and other virtual spaces, 2023 saw the rise of many new services fusing virtual spaces with the real world. A case in point is the way the architecture sector, which previously had limited integration of XR in its business, began increasingly adopting these technologies because they enable the conversion of real-world architectural structures into data, a process also facilitated by the widespread use of commercial drones. In the realm of digital entertainment, where the focus has been on pioneering the development of new content, the experiential value of digital content itself increased dramatically as devices came to market that were capable of delivering even more immersive, realistic experiences using virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). The next step will be applying these technologies to new forms of content that fuse the real and virtual worlds.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential implications had for some time largely been subjects of academic debate. However, the introduction of ChatGPT, which allows anyone to easily produce writing or translations or to engage in text-based dialogue, sparked the rapid spread of generative AIs. Its release made it apparent that the applicability of generative AI was by no means limited to text, and the subsequent months saw a quick succession of launches of new services and content that expanded generative AI into a variety of domains with close ties to digital entertainment, including images, video, and music. I believe that generative AI has the potential not only to reshape what we create, but also to fundamentally change the processes by which we create, including programming.
As such, 2023 was a year of numerous innovations in the realm of digital entertainment. It was also a milestone year for the SQUARE ENIX GROUP in that we both celebrated our 20th anniversary and also set forth on a new path under the management team that I head.
Since assuming the roles of president and representative director of SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS in June 2023, I have worked to reassess our entire Group. Customers, shareholders, investors, employees, and other stakeholders have generously shared their time and insights on numerous occasions to help me do so. These insights have assisted me in identifying the direction we should take to achieve further growth and in beginning to lay the groundwork to make that a reality.
In our Digital Entertainment business, we are working to strengthen both our content development and publishing capabilities.
On the content development side, we are working not only to vet our existing pipeline of titles under development, but also to put the capabilities in place to ensure that development efforts that have yet to begin result in products and services that meet the expectations of our customers more than ever before. Specifically, we have begun optimizing our resource allocation across our entire development chain in order to accelerate an effort that was already underway to strengthen our internal development capabilities. We are also expanding knowledge sharing with the goal of standardizing our processes and enhancing our efficiency.
On the publishing side, which consists of our sales and marketing functions, we are working to enable greater global collaboration and to promote the shift to digital. By sharing information within our Group on the features unique to different geographical markets and on the best practices for addressing them, we are bolstering our publishing capabilities globally. We see this as an effective means not only to maximize our sales of new titles, but also to deliver our rich back catalog to more customers and in turn to expand the fan base for our Group's intellectual properties (IPs).
We are also working to put organizational structures in place that will enable closer collaboration between our content development and publishing functions. Our goal is to strike a balance between a product-oriented and a market-oriented approach so that we are able to share customer views with our content development team and thereby create content that makes our customers even happier than ever before.
We also intend to be aggressive in applying AI and other cutting-edge technologies to both our content development and our publishing functions. In the short term, our goal will be to enhance our development productivity and achieve greater sophistication in our marketing efforts. In the longer term, we hope to leverage those technologies to create new forms of content for consumers, as we believe that technological innovation represents business opportunities.
With a focus on comics, our Publication business provides content spanning a wide range of genres in both digital and printed formats. Our Amusement business meanwhile provides real-world entertainment, primarily through its TAITO STATION amusement facilities. Both businesses enable us to reach broad customer segments beyond those that engage with our Digital Entertainment business, thus bolstering awareness of our Group. They help us to convey the appeal of our content in a more multidimensional way, which I see as vital. These businesses naturally have potential synergies with our Digital Entertainment and other businesses, and they also play a role in our multifaceted approach to leveraging our IP, including via film and animation adaptations. As such, I see them as capable of contributing to our Group's growth and intend to continue to focus on them.
In terms of new business domains, we previously identified three focus investment fields, namely blockchain entertainment/Web 3.0, AI, and the cloud. Last year we redefined our overarching mission and goals for these three fields. We are currently working to modify our organizational structure and optimize our resource allocations to support these efforts.
In addition to our focus investment fields, we will also endeavor to create mechanisms that enable us to diversify our earnings sources. These initiatives will be the most important determinants of our Group's ability to adapt flexibly to a changing business environment and to continue to create high-quality content. They will also help us create an environment that allows each and every one of our employees to demonstrate the full measure of their individuality and creativity.
Many of the initiatives that were undertaken in 2023 were designed to bring the whole of our Group together to create content that truly satisfies our customers and to establish the capabilities to deliver that content to as many customers as possible.
2024 will mark the starting point for our Group to achieve additional strides forward and further growth. We will articulate our new corporate strategy in the form of a Grand Design and devote ourselves to executing each of our initiatives. Never fearing change and always maintaining a challenger's mindset, we will work together as one to drive our businesses forward.
I wish you all the very best for the new year.
Takashi Kiryu
President and Representative Director
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Airline travelers takeoff in 2024 but reach their destinations in 2023
The international date line runs through the Pacific and serves as the line of demarcation between calendar dates. The Oceanic country of Kiribati is the first country to celebrate New Year’s Day, while American Samoa and nearby islands are the last to see the change of day.
Passengers aboard several transpacific flights took off from their destinations in 2024, but upon landing in the Western Hemisphere, the calendar read 2023, as if they had traveled back in time.
Flights operated by United Airlines, Japan’s All Nippon, China Southern Airlines and many others departed airports that were west of the international date line and landed in cities east of the demarcation.
Some of the itineraries included Tokyo to Los Angeles; Shanghai to Los Angeles; Hong Kong to San Francisco; and Shanghai to Anchorage, Alaska.
Many of these flights are daily excursions, but only on one day of the year can travelers say they ‘took off in the future and landed in the past.'
WHAT IS THE MOST TRAVELED HOLIDAY OF THE YEAR?
The international date line was established in 1884 and runs from the poles through the Pacific.
Island nations such as the Kingdom of Tonga, Kiribati and even the U.S. territory of Guam are some of the first islands west of the international date line.
These islands, therefore, are the first to ring in the new year, while islands southwest of Hawaii but east of the demarcation are some of the last. This includes American Samoa, French Polynesia and the Cook Islands.
A close examination of a global map shows the international date line takes on a zigzag path, and cartographers say that was done in order to keep the demarcation from dividing countries.
While the date line generally runs north to south from the North Pole to the South Pole, it zigzags around political borders such as eastern Russia and Alaska’s Aleutian Islands.
HOW THUNDERSTORMS HUNDREDS OF MILES AWAY CAN WREAK HAVOC ON AIR TRAVEL
Of the dozens of flights that start west of the international dateline during the early morning and arrive east of the demarcation during the late evening, only one route is considered to be domestic. This route is operated by United Airlines flight 200, which takes off from Guam’s Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport around 7:30 a.m. local time and arrives in Hawaii about 7 hours later, around 6:30 in the evening.
Unfortunately for travelers wishing to complete the oddity in 2024, significant delays pushed back the departure time of UA200, meaning that their arrival in Honolulu would happen after midnight and that there would be no double New Year for those aboard the Boeing 777-300.
According to data from FlightAware, several airports across East Asia faced a similar fate, with delays and cancelations, meaning 2024 may not have been the year to attempt this unique excursion.
(FOX Weather) | https://www.foxweather.com/lifestyle/airline-travelers-takeoff-in-2024-but-reach-their-destinations-in-2023 | 2024-01-01T05:34:35Z |
KINSHASA, Congo — Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has won reelection with more than 70% of the vote, the country's election commission said Sunday as opposition candidates and their supporters questioned the validity of the results.
The preliminary results of the Dec. 20 election were announced in the capital, Kinshasa, amid demands from the opposition and some civil society groups for the vote to be rerun due to massive logistical problems that they said had undermined the balloting.
Tshisekedi's overwhelming declared victory was likely to fuel those concerns. The second-place candidate was businessman Moise Katumbi, who received 18% of the vote, and Martin Fayulu, who received 5%, finished third. Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege, a physician renowned for treating women brutalized by sexual violence in eastern Congo, got less than 1%.
Speaking from his headquarters in the capital after the results were announced, Tshisekedi thanked his supporters for giving him another five-year term.
"You believed in my commitment so that our country can find its place in the concert of nations," he said. "You have embraced my vision of society. I will spare no effort for more jobs, more purchasing power, more access to basic services at all levels."
About 18 million people voted in the election, which had a turnout of more than a 40%, according to the election commission. The results will be sent to the constitutional court for confirmation, election chief Denis Kadima said.
Candidates opposing the results have two days to submit their claims, and the constitutional court then has seven days to decide. The final results are expected on January 10, and the president is scheduled to be sworn in at the end of that month.
Congo has a history of disputed elections that can turn violent, and there's little confidence among many Congolese in the country's institutions. Before the results were announced Sunday, opposition candidates, including Katumbi, said they rejected the results and called on the population to mobilize.
The logistical problems included many polling stations being late in opening or not opening at all. Some lacked materials, and many voter cards had smudged ink that made them illegible.
Voting in the election had to be extended into a second day— something local observers and civil society organizations have called illegal — and parts of the country were still casting ballots five days after election day.
"If a foreign country considers these elections to be elections, there's a problem," Fayulu said at a news conference in the capital Sunday before the results were announced. "It's a farce, don't accept (the results)."
Violence was already flaring in parts of the country before the results were announced. In the eastern city of Goma, youth barricaded some main streets demanding a revote. Earlier this week, clashes erupted between some of Fayulu's supporters and police officers who fired tear gas at protesters who threw rocks and barricaded themselves inside the opposition headquarters.
"These elections are an example of fraud and ballot-box stuffing, flouting any transparent and credible electoral process and, moreover, democracy," said Bienvenu Matumo, a member of LUCHA, a local rights group.
Leading up to and during the vote, the election commission was accused of not being transparent enough. The East African Community said its election observer mission was not granted access to Congo, and the European Union canceled its mission after authorities did not authorize the use of satellite equipment by EU monitors.
Congo analysts say the thousands of observers that were in the country were unable to say whether the irregularities had an impact on the overall integrity of the results, leaving it to the election commission.
Tshisekedi already has spent much of his time in office trying to gain legitimacy after a disputed 2018 election that some observers said Fayulu had actually won.
Overall, Tshisekedi's track record has been spotty. He's struggled to stem violence in the east, a goal he campaigned on.
Conflict in eastern Congo has raged for decades, with more than 120 armed groups fighting for power, resources and to protect their communities. But the violence has spiked during Tshisekedi's term with the resurgence of the M23 rebels, who have displaced millions of people and seized swaths of land. The fighting prevented 1.5 million people from registering to vote.
Attempts to quell the violence with an East African Force comprised of troops from neighboring countries have failed. The force is pulling out, along with a U.N. peacekeeping mission that has been in Congo for decades.
Still, Tshisekedi's initiatives creating free health care for pregnant mothers and babies and providing free primary education has changed the lives of some people living in remote villages.
"My brothers can go to school now without my parents paying, which allows my father to put that money to buying food for the family," John Nlaza, a resident of a small village in Kongo Central province told The Associated Press.
Congolese analysts said it's important to view Tshisekedi's win with caution given the significant uncertainty of the presidential election's validity.
"The opposition's contesting of the results is not only a predictable reaction, but it also highlights the persistence of a deeper crisis of legitimacy at the top of the state," Tresor Kibangula, a political analyst at the Congolese research institute Ebuteli, said. "This battle will depend on (the opposition's) ability to mobilize the Congolese people for its cause, with a view to reversing the balance of power."
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.kgou.org/world/2023-12-31/congos-president-is-declared-winner-of-election-that-opposition-wants-redone | 2024-01-01T05:34:35Z |
New Year’s Day across the globe
December 31, 2023 - 9:14 pm
New Year’s Day arrived to cheers from tens of thousands of beaming people in Times Square who were showered with confetti and hugs after watching the descent of the lighted ball marking the birth of 2024 with hope for some, even as the world’s ongoing conflicts subdued celebrations and raised security concerns across the globe.
The march of midnight from time zone to time zone brought the new year first to places like Australia, where more than 1 million people watched a pyrotechnic display centered around Sydney’s famous Opera House and harbor bridge — a number of spectators equivalent to 1 in 5 of the city’s residents. It would be another 16 hours before New York reached 2024.
There were snapshots of joy from country to country as the new year was welcomed with optimism that its days will bring more joy than sorrow.
In Manhattan’s Times Square, December Lee, 26, and Shadayah Lawrence, 25, of Columbus, Ohio, said their New York visit highlighted four years of traveling the globe.
“It is a good way to bring in the new year,” Lee said.
Also in Times Square, Tyrell Jacobs, 27, and Sarah Crayton, 26, arrived from New Orleans 15 hours before midnight and got engaged in streets packed with tens of thousands of people counting first the hours and then the minutes until midnight.
“It’s definitely a must-see,” Crayton said of the colorful cast of strangers nearby in tall hats and blowing noisemakers even before the ball dropped. “At least go once, you know, just to experience the magic.”
A small army of thousands of police officers worked to keep New York City safe, just as heightened security had done in the cities midnight hit first. New York has seen near-daily protests sparked by the Israel-Hamas war.
Some 90,000 police and security officers were deployed around France including along Champs-Elysees Avenue, where large crowds took in a multidimensional light show projected onto the Arc de Triomphe showcasing the history of Paris and sports on the menu for next year’s Summer Olympics in the city.
FIREWORKS LIGHT UP THE NIGHT
Stunning fireworks displays bloomed at iconic locations like the Acropolis in Athens, Greece; reflected in the sleek glass walls of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates; and accompanied a collective cheer filling the air in Nairobi, Kenya.
China celebrated relatively quietly, with most major cities banning fireworks over safety and pollution concerns. Still, people gathered and performers danced in colorful costumes in Beijing, while a crowd released wish balloons in Chongqing. During his New Year address, President Xi Jinping said the country would focus on building momentum for economic recovery in 2024 and pledged China would “surely be reunified” with Taiwan.
In Taipei, Taiwan’s capital, the mood was upbeat as revelers gathered for a fireworks show at the bamboo-shaped Taipei 101 skyscraper and at concerts and other events citywide.
In India, thousands of revelers from the financial hub of Mumbai watched the sun set over the Arabian Sea. Fireworks in New Delhi raised concerns that the capital — already infamous for its poor air quality — would be blanketed by a toxic haze on the first morning of the new year.
Across Japan, people gathered at temples such as the Tsukiji Temple in Tokyo, where visitors were given free hot milk and corn soup as they stood in line to strike a massive bell.
About 2 million people gathered at Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach under light drizzle to watch 12 minutes of fireworks in one of the world’s most popular locations for New Year’s Eve.
POPE HIGHLIGHTS THE HUMAN COST OF WAR
At the Vatican, Pope Francis recalled 2023 as a year marked by wartime suffering. During his traditional Sunday blessing from a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, he offered prayers for “the tormented Ukrainian people and the Palestinian and Israeli populations, the Sudanese people and many others.”
“At the end of the year, we will have the courage to ask ourselves how many human lives have been shattered by armed conflict, how many dead and how much destruction, how much suffering, how much poverty,” the pontiff said.
GAZA AND UKRAINE WARS GRIND ON
In Russia, the country’s military actions in Ukraine overshadowed end-of-year celebrations, with the usual fireworks and concert on Moscow’s Red Square canceled, as they were last year. Even without the festivities, people gathered in the square, and some cheered and pointed their phones at a clock counting down the year’s final seconds.
After shelling in the Russian border city of Belgorod Saturday killed 24 people, some local authorities across the country also canceled their firework displays, including in Vladivostok. Millions were expected to tune in to President Vladimir Putin’s New Year’s prerecorded address, in which he said no force could divide Russians and stop the country’s development.
Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least 35 people Sunday, hospital officials said, as fighting raged across the tiny enclave a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, resisting international calls for a cease-fire, said the war will continue for “many more months.”
Skyscrapers in Tel Aviv were lit up in yellow to call for the release of hostages held by Palestinian militants in Gaza for more than 80 days.
“While you are counting down until the new year, our time and our lives stopped,” said Moran Betzer Tayar, the aunt of Yagev Buchshtab, a 34-year-old hostage.
In the Gaza Strip, displaced Palestinians huddled around fires in a makeshift refugee camp.
“From the intensity of the pain we live, we do not feel that there is a new year,” said Kamal al-Zeinaty, who has lost multiple family members in the conflict. “All the days are the same.”
In Iraq, a Christmas tree was decorated with Palestinian flags and symbolic bodies in funeral shrouds, placed beside a liberty monument in central Baghdad. Many Christians in Iraq have cancelled this year’s festivities in solidarity with Gaza, and have chosen to limit their celebrations to prayers and rituals.
“We hope that the new year, 2024, will be a year of goodness, prosperity and joy,” said Ahmed Ali, a Baghdad resident.
In Muslim-majority Pakistan, the government banned all New Year’s Eve celebrations in solidarity with the Palestinians.
GLOBAL TENSIONS SPUR SECURITY VIGILANCE
New York Mayor Eric Adams said there were “no specific threats” to his city’s annual bash. Nevertheless, police said they would expand the security perimeter around the party, creating a “buffer zone” that would allow them to head off potential demonstrations. On New Year’s Eve 2022, a machete-wielding man attacked three police officers a few blocks from Times Square.
German authorities said they detained three more people in connection with a reported threat of a New Year’s Eve attack by Islamic extremists on the world-famous Cologne Cathedral.
In Berlin, some 4,500 police officers worked to keep order and avoid riots like those seen a year ago. They also banned a pro-Palestinian protest in the Neukoelln neighborhood of the German capital, which has seen several pro-Palestinian riots. | https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/new-years-day-across-the-globe-2974176/ | 2024-01-01T05:34:35Z |
Ashu has taken up Naveen's role in side: Dabang Delhi's head coach Rambir Singh Khokhar
Dabang Delhi K.C. produced a clinical performance to defeat U.P. Yoddhas 35-25 in Noida on Saturday even without their star raider Naveen
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The Dabang Delhi K.C. produced a clinical performance to defeat U.P. Yoddhas 35-25 in Noida on Saturday even without their star raider Naveen. Speaking about playing matches while Naveen recovers from his knee injury, Dabang Delhi K.C.'s Head Coach Rambir Singh Khokhar said, "It's difficult to play without Naveen because he's such a good raider and scores a lot of points for us. However, Ashu has taken up his mantle and the defence unit's support helped us defeat the Yoddhas."
Meanwhile, stand-in Captain Ashu Malik, who scored 11 raid points in the match, said, "Our coach told me that I needed to take Naveen's responsibilities since he was not there and Manjeet needed to take my role. Everyone played really well and our defence unit supported the raiders brilliantly." Malik further added, "We have a lot of good raiders on the side. There's Meetu Sharma, Manjeet and myself. Additionally, there are good raiders on our bench as well. And everyone has been in good form."
While the Delhi side's defence unit put up a fantastic performance against the Yoddhas, defender Mohit couldn't score a tackle point in the game. When asked about Mohit's game, the Head Coach said, "Mohit carried out his role exceptionally. It's not only about scoring tackle points. He supported the defenders in catching raiders against U.P. Yoddhas. And he has been scoring tackle points regularly as well. He has also caught top raiders such as Pawan Sehrawat." The Dabang Delhi K.C. will take on Gujarat Giants in their next match of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 on Tuesday.
Schedule for PKL Season 10 matches today Game 1 - Gujarat Giants vs Bengal Warriors- 8 pm
Game 2 - Tamil Thalaivas vs Bengaluru Bulls- 9 pm Venue: Noida. (ANI)
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New housing to be provided to young professionals in Turkestan rgn
The opening of the Year of Youth and the instructions of Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev became the main goal for the extraordinary meeting. The head of the districted emphasized the specifics of the instructions and told about the work planned to be done.
The head of the district introduced poet Dauren Aksakalov, the newly appointed Director of the Youth Resource Center - Secretary of the Council. Sharing her thoughts and opinion at the meeting, poet Assel Kalybekova, who is a holder of the Order of Parasat (the Order of Nobility), congratulated those present on the opening of the Year of Youth. Young entrepreneur Askhat Tassybayev and archeologist Shynaz Almazuly, and performer of traditional songs Ulzhalgas Abdikhan told about the achievements in their fields.
It should be mentioned that as of today there are 13,162 young people living in Otrar district. In order to effectively use their free time and provide support, as well as to help them fulfill themselves, there are various cultural, educational, and sports clubs in the region. During the meeting, the head of the district entrusted the Youth Center and the heads of the Employment and Social Program Department to address the issues of vocational education and youth employment.
Yerlan Aitkhanov also pointed out that the majority of social residential buildings under construction in the district will be provided to young professionals.
Kazinform reported that on 23rd January 2019, President Nursultan Nazarbayev officially kicked off the Year of Youth in Kazakhstan. | https://en.inform.kz/news/new-housing-to-be-provided-to-young-professionals-in-turkestan-rgn_a3492425/ | 2024-01-01T05:34:36Z |
Lower-paid IPL players, domestic or foreign, should be able to try their luck in other T20 tournaments.
The eye-watering bid for Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc dominated the headlines, as did bids worth Rs 230.45 crore (Rs 2.3045 billion) that Indian Premier League franchisees spent on 72 players in the 'mini-auction' in Dubai, December 19, 2023.
These numbers are justifiably taken as an indicator of the money-spinning capabilities of the IPL, which attained Decacorn status in the 2023 season with a brand valuation of $10.7 billion, according to brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance.
But these big bucks actually disguise a structural problem in this game-changing tournament, and that may become evident later.
The problems stem from its American-style closed format without the dynamics of promotion and relegation within domestic competitions that make European and South American football such fast-growing, global businesses.
This matters because of the enormous inequalities in player salaries, between stars and the rest, and between Indian and foreign stars (in the IPL, auction prices largely represent player salaries.)
In the Kolkata Knight Riders team, player salaries range from Rs 24.75 crore (Rs 247.5 million) for Starc to Rs 20 lakh (Rs 2 million) for a clutch of lesser-known batsmen and all-rounders.
The highest-paid Indian star, Rohit Sharma of Mumbai Indians, earns Rs 16 crore (Rs 160 million). This is not an unusual situation.
In the English Premier League, on which the IPL is modelled, the salary difference ranges from 400,000 pounds per week for Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne to weekly earnings of 3,462 pounds for an unknown Nottingham Forest youngster.
Income inequality is inherent to the sporting format, but the key difference is that lowly-paid players in Europe have the choice of mobility.
They can ply their trade in other clubs and earn more, not just in the UK but Europe, South America, and, increasingly, Saudi Arabia.
This is not the case with the IPL because no tournament can match it in monetary terms.
In theory, lower-paid IPL players, domestic or foreign, should be able to try their luck in other T20 tournaments, South Africa's SA20 and the UAE's International League T20 League being the key ones (Australia's Big Bash League, other significant tournament in this format, allows only two foreign players per team).
The problem here is that many of the owners of IPL franchisees own teams in these leagues.
In the SA20, for instance, IPL franchisees own all six teams. The UAE edition has several overlapping ownerships, such as Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, and Delhi Capitals.
Since these tournaments are scheduled at different times of the year, franchise owners get to sign up stars from their IPL squads for them.
Such overlapping ownership, again, restricts player mobility and choice and is an issue the International Cricket Council should address.
Coupled with this is the fact that, as a recent report in The Telegraph, UK, showed, despite all the crores sloshing around, IPL players are relatively underpaid.
Where teams in other tournaments transfer between 50 and 70 per cent of their revenues to the players, IPL franchisees transfer, on average, just 18 per cent.
These problems, which amount to limited negotiating abilities for players, are overlooked because cricketers today are earning incomes unheard of just a decade ago.
But each auction raises the bar significantly, and the IPL may find itself facing these issues sooner rather than later.
Feature Presentation: Aslam Hunani/Rediff.com | https://www.rediff.com/cricket/column/the-ipls-pay-problem/20240101.htm | 2024-01-01T05:34:40Z |
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We tried to go birdwatching again, and once again did not have much success. Though we did see a massive group of sandhill cranes-- at least several hundred, I would say! Anyway, we passed through Simcoe, which is home to Ontario's oldest holiday lights festival. It's pretty huge. As it wasn't dark, the lights were not on, but some of the displays are good in daylight too-- like this moose! It was once part of a public art project in Toronto that saw differently painted/decorated moose placed all around the city, but once the project was over this moose was sold and became part of the Simcoe Panorama. I noticed that his jacket says Peace on Earth, which seems like a very good wish going into 2024.
Happy New Year and Best Wishes to all who see this! | https://365project.org/princessicajessica/365/2023-12-31 | 2024-01-01T05:34:42Z |
14:48, 06 February 2019 | GMT +6
New Japanese ambassador to Kazakhstan learning Kazakh
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Newly appointed Ambassador of Japan to Kazakhstan Tatsuhiko Kasai revealed he is learning Kazakh, Kazinform reports.
After presenting his credentials to Kazakh President in the Akorda presidential residence on Wednesday, the Japanese diplomat admitted he had started learning the Kazakh language.
"The beginning of my diplomatic mission in Kazakhstan is a huge responsibility and joy. Japan and Kazakhstan enjoy a long history of bilateral relations.
Over these years Tokyo and Atana have developed relations in all spheres. My mission, as an ambassador, is to promote our bilateral cooperation further and I will use best endeavors to do so," Ambassador Kasai told journalists.
He also revealed that in order to understand Kazakhstan, Kazakh people, Kazakh civilization and traditions better he wants to learn the Kazakh language. | https://en.inform.kz/news/new-japanese-ambassador-to-kazakhstan-learning-kazakh_a3495459/ | 2024-01-01T05:34:43Z |
"If there is no character nothing can be achieved": India's head coach Igor Stimac
Ahead of India's AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 campaign, the Blue Tigers' head coach, Igor Stimac, on Saturday said that he is looking for players with strong character.
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Ahead of India's AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 campaign, the Blue Tigers' head coach, Igor Stimac, on Saturday said that he is looking for players with strong character. While speaking in an interview with the All India Football Federation (AIFF), Stimac said that they were looking for "experience and physical strength" while deciding the 26-member squad for the upcoming tournament.
"All these boys from the list are very similar in terms of football quality so what we are looking for in the final list of 26 is definitely experience and physical strength and the final line would be drawn by the strength of their character. This is something that is really important for us as a team and as a family because no matter the talent, if there is no character, nothing can be achieved," Stimac was quoted by ISL's official website as saying. He added that they are looking to work on their "defensive, offensive transition and set pieces" for their forthcoming fixtures.
"The things we are looking to work on are defensive compactness, offensive transition and the set pieces, mostly," he said. Talking about their opponents in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, he praised all of Australia, Uzbekistan and Syria and said that they are "very good sides."
"All three opponents are very good sides. Technically good, physically strong, and have great speed, so we are not going to have much difference in approach in all these three games," Stimac said. India will play their opening Group B match against Australia on January 13 at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan before facing Uzbekistan on January 18 at the same venue. Stimac's side will then move to the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor to take on Syria on January 23.
India's 26-member squad for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023: Goalkeepers: Amrinder Singh, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Vishal Kaith. Defenders: Akash Mishra, Lalchungnunga, Mehtab Singh, Nikhil Poojary, Pritam Kotal, Rahul Bheke, Sandesh Jhingan, Subhasish Bose. Midfielders: Anirudh Thapa, Brandon Fernandes, Deepak Tangri, Lalengmawia Ralte, Liston Colaco, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Udanta Singh. Forwards: Ishan Pandita, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Manvir Singh, Rahul Kannoly Praveen, Sunil Chhetri, Vikram Partap Singh. (ANI)
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) | https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/2762391-if-there-is-no-character-nothing-can-be-achieved-indias-head-coach-igor-stimac | 2024-01-01T05:34:42Z |
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur's form with the bat will be in focus as the Indian Women's team looks to salvage pride and end a nine-match losing streak at home against a dominant Australia in the third and final ODI in Mumbai on Tuesday.
Kaur has led her side admirably well in a long home season with a couple of historic results in the Tests, but this period has also witnessed her struggle with the bat. She has scored runs in double digits only thrice in eight innings across formats this season with her highest being 49 against England in the one-off Test last month.
In the historic win against Australia in the one-off Test, Kaur was out for a duck in India's first innings and she was not required to bat in the second essay. In the two ODIs against Australia who have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, her scores were 9 and 5.
While India made the most of the favourable home conditions in the one-off Test, the home team's frailties have come to the fore again in white-ball cricket in the last two ODIs.
If India were ordinary with the ball in the first ODI wherein they lost by six wickets even after posting their highest-ever total of 282 for 8 in the format, Kaur's side dropped as many as seven catches in the second game, as Australia get away with a three-run win.
At the same time, Richa Ghosh's heroics in the second ODI -- 96 off 113 balls (13 fours) in a stiff chase -- and Jemimah Rodrigues' consistency (82 and 44) have delivered the goods with the bat for India.
Ghosh is India's new find in No. 3 and to have an aggressive batter in the top order gives the hosts a lot of firepower.
Pressure will be on the likes of Amanjot Kaur and Deepti Sharma, who could not finish the game for India despite the equation being almost run-a-ball in the second ODI.
The cliched old adage of ‘catches win matches' came to the fore again after India dropped at least seven chances, and head coach Amol Muzumdar admitted after the game that Kaur's team remains a work in progress.
India's defeat by six wickets in the first ODI and narrowly by three runs in the second extended their plight at home against Australia, whom they have not beaten even once in the 50-over format in the last 16 years since February 2007.
Muzumdar had also confirmed that Sneh Rana would be available for the final ODI after missing the second half of the last game due to a collision with Pooja Vastrakar.
India will host the 2025 Women's 50-over World Cup and with the core of the squad already determined, the task hereon would be to improve in all departments, particularly fielding.
Australia, on their part, would be keen on putting a better show in the field after dropping a few regulation chances in the last match, while big runs are awaited from skipper Alyssa Healy.
Healy has been scoring in double-digit figures consistently but a big score has deserted her so far, while Australia will expect further fireworks from both Phoebe Litchfield and Ellyse Perry who have hit fifties in both the ODIs.
Squads:
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Shreyanka Patil, Mannat Kashyap, Saika Ishaque, Renuka Singh Thakur, Titas Sadhu, Pooja Vastrakar, Sneh Rana, Harleen Deol.
Australia: Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Darcie Brown, Heather Graham, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney (wk), Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham.
Match starts at 1:30pm IST. | https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/india-look-to-salvage-pride-in-final-odi-against-australia/20240101.htm | 2024-01-01T05:34:46Z |
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CARTOONS: What Uncle Sam expects in 2024
December 31, 2023 - 9:01 pm
Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.
Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.
Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.
Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.
Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.
Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.
Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.
Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.
Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.
Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.
Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.
Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.
Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world. | https://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/drawing-board/cartoons-what-uncle-sam-expects-in-2024-2974150/ | 2024-01-01T05:34:47Z |
i don't know why i do it every new year's eve, but probably because we've been doing it in the family for so long as i can remember -- put round foods, fruits especially, in bowls, preferably in all rooms of the abode. there was even one time my sisters and i would hang bunches of grapes in doors and windows. the problem was every time someone passed through the door or looked out the window, he or she would pluck a couple of grapes until there would only be just a few left when the midnight hour occurred. round things, or resembling the shape so eggs qualify, are supposed to signify money and money is fortune so if you have those in plenty of quantity when the new year rings in then you will have plenty of fortune the whole year round.
except of course that one time when my sister and her family occupied the lower part of a house we were renting and i was on the second floor. ex-partner woke up on new year's day and found we had an infestation of ants and they were all gathered at the fruit bowls and on the door jambs and the fruits were rife with ants. he woke me up and what did i do? got the bug spray and sprayed the fruits and all the ant trails. we of course had to throw away the fruits. then i dusted the whole house with ground cinnamon (good thing i had plenty of those). got rid of the ants and the house (at least my part of the house) smelled of cinnamon.
have a safe new year's celebration and may the new year brings us all good health, happiness and wealth. | https://365project.org/summerfield/365-still/2023-12-31 | 2024-01-01T05:34:48Z |
17:19, 01 February 2019 | GMT +6
New mayor of Kostanay named
KOSTANAY. KAZINFORM - Kairat Akhmetov has been appointed as the akim (mayor) of Kostanay city, Kazinform reports.
Akim (governor) of the region Arkhimed Mukhambetov introduced the newly appointed mayor to the staff of the city administration at the meeting on Friday.
Former mayor Bazyl Zhakupov stepped down voluntarily.
Born in 1965, Mr. Akhmetov is a graduate of the Tselinograd Agricultural Institute. Previously he served as the head of the Kostanay district. | https://en.inform.kz/news/new-mayor-of-kostanay-named_a3494110/ | 2024-01-01T05:34:50Z |
Pope recalls Benedict XVI's love and wisdom on anniversary of death, as secretary reflects on legacy
Tributes were paid on Sunday on the first anniversary of the death of Pope Benedict XVI, with Pope Francis praising his love and wisdom and Benedicts private secretary expressing hope he might one day be declared a saint.Benedict, the first pope to retire in six centuries, died last December 31 at the age of 95 in the Vatican monastery where he spent 10 years as a pope emeritus.
Tributes were paid on Sunday on the first anniversary of the death of Pope Benedict XVI, with Pope Francis praising his love and wisdom and Benedict's private secretary expressing hope he might one day be declared a saint.
Benedict, the first pope to retire in six centuries, died last December 31 at the age of 95 in the Vatican monastery where he spent 10 years as a pope emeritus. He is buried in the grottoes underneath St. Peter's Basilica.
Speaking at the end of his weekly noon blessing, Francis said the faithful feel "so much love, so much gratitude, so much admiration" for Benedict. He praised the "love and wisdom" with which Benedict guided the church and asked for a round of applause from the pilgrims and tourists gathered in St. Peter's Square.
Earlier in the day, Benedict's longtime secretary, Archbishop Georg Gaenswein, celebrated a special Mass in the basilica and then participated in an anniversary event to reflect on Benedict's legacy.
Speaking on the sidelines, Gaenswein acknowledged some of the polemics that surrounded Benedict's decade-long retirement alongside Francis in the Vatican, but said they would be forgotten in favour of the substance of his ministry and his final words: "Lord, I love you." History, Gaenswein said, would judge Benedict as a "great theologian, a very simple person and a man of deep faith".
Francis frequently praised Benedict's decision to retire as courageous and said he, too, might follow in his footsteps. But now that Benedict has died, Francis has reaffirmed the papacy is generally a job for life, and a consensus has emerged that the unprecedented reality of having two popes living side by side in the Vatican created problems that must be addressed before any future pope decides to step down.
Benedict, a noted conservative theologian who spent a quarter-century as the Vatican's doctrine chief, remained a point of reference for conservatives and traditionalists, who have only increased their criticism of Francis in the year since he died. Francis, for his part, has appeared now to feel more free to impose his progressive vision of a reformed church now he is no longer under Benedict's shadow.
Gaenswein, whom Francis exiled to his native Germany soon after the death, recalled that Benedict had only expected to live a few months, maybe a year, after his 2013 resignation. Despite his longer-than-expected retirement, Benedict stayed true to his pledge to pray for the church and for his successor, he said.
"I pray that he will be a saint,'' Gaenswein said. "I wish he would be a saint, and I'm convinced he will be a saint." Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni also praised Benedict as "a great man of history and a giant of reason, faith and the positive synthesis between the two".
In a statement, she said his spiritual and intellectual legacy would live on even among nonbelievers because of its "profound civic value" and ability to speak to people's minds and hearts.
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Families celebrate 'Happy Noon Year' at Peninsula museum on Sunday
SAN CARLOS -- As the world prepared to ring in the new year Sunday evening, a celebration on the Peninsula had already wrapped up. Children gathered at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos for a New Year party Sunday morning and they offered a unique take on how to appreciate "Auld Lang Syne."
The Hiller Aviation Museum is a pretty cool place to celebrate New Year's Eve, especially if you're a kid.
"When they first go into the gallery and they see all of these airplanes, especially hanging from the ceiling, they're, like, awestruck!" said Willie Turner, vice president of operations at the museum. "It's, like, 'Wow!' You hear that a lot -- 'Wow, this is neat!'"
They call the annual party "Happy Noon Year" because, at the stroke of noon, a giant pod of balloons is released and descends from the ceiling. It's a time for new beginnings for young and old. Eight-year-old Oliver Su and his buddies from Menlo Park reflected on the old year and their hopes for the one to come.
"I liked it because I made some new friends and I really liked my teacher," Oliver said.
"I hope it's just as good or better," said seven-year-old Thomas Odegaard.
"Make new friends ... have a new class next year, too," said seven-year-old Gauta Mehta.
Mikaela Allen is only six but she accomplished big things this year.
"Because I made new friends and I also got more smart," she said.
Making new friends is a big deal to kids and Mikaela's dad, Tyler, thought they tend to be more optimistic because they focus on what's ahead. Adults are often grumpier at the end of the year because they look at the past.
"A lot of it is ... you're trying to get to that next point: 'Oh, I'm glad I have that aspect done,'" he said about grownups. "But I feel kids are much more future-focused: 'Oh, I did this, it was fun. I did this, it was fun' without really a whole lot of difference between the new year and the old year. Just, 'Oh yeah, I've got a birthday party coming up, I've got this coming up.'"
Ten-year-old Henry Voss explained that children can see the good in a year because just about everything they do is new and exciting.
"You try something new for the first time," said Henry. "But then you never feel the same way again."
His father, Daniel, agreed. "You only get to do some things once and then it's never that same feeling," he said. "There's a lot more things kids haven't done so they look forward to those things. We've already done 'em so it's cool but not as cool."
At age 11, Vera Pinaeva was already sounding like a teenager as she reflected on 2023.
"It was good. I mean, it could be better. But, you know, it is what it is," she said. "It ended, so ... I just want the next year to be better."
There's a reason Vera is looking for big changes in the new year.
"I've been sharing a room with my sister since I was born and I'm 11! I need my own space," she said.
Eight-year-old Kaiden Warren from Redwood City thought 2023 was pretty good.
"I really liked it -- especially Halloween. It was a great Halloween!" he said.
While others hope for more peace or prosperity in the New Year, Kaiden was keeping his wish list simple.
"My hope for the New Year is probably to get the new Pokemon game -- Pokemon Scarlet," he said. "My only New Year's resolution is just to get Pokemon Scarlet. I really want that game!"
Kaiden's grandmother, Rebecca Adamson, thought there was wisdom in his outlook on life.
"I think it's what's going to happen next that's fun and exciting," she said. "I think the adults focus on the bad and getting rid of it and the kids focus on everything good."
As the old year departs, we have a choice: say "good riddance" or remember the good things and wish it a fond farewell.
for more features. | https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/families-celebrate-happy-noon-year-peninsula-museum-sunday/ | 2024-01-01T05:34:54Z |
A 14-year-old boy with a failing kidney is seeking a donor
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) -- A Tennessee family is sending an urgent message seeking help for their 14-year-old son.
The teen known for a positive spirit has only one kidney and is looking for a donor because it is slowing and failing.
While the search continues, his family made sure this holiday season was one he will remember.
“We’re good. We’re good. We’re good. Still 13 and 13,” said 14-year-old Noah Garcia.
His new place is a grand Christmas gift.
His father Eli and mother Melissa Garcia of have just converted a space in the garage into a room for Noah.
“OK. We’re good. I have a big TV and a football field on one of my walls, which I’m excited about,” Noah said.
“I told him when he goes to school, I’m going to be in there hanging out,” Eli Garcia said. “He’s really good at video games. I used to be the champ, but not anymore.”
“Very true,” Noah said.
“I kind of let them win, to be honest with you,” Eli Garcia said.
“He claims he’s the best, but it’s not true,” Noah said.
“He’s a really good kid. I always feel bad for him because of what he’s had to go through,” Eli Garcia said.
Noah’s struggles began before he was born.
“He had something wrong with his kidney. He had hydronephrosis,” Melissa Garcia said.
Before kindergarten, one of his kidneys was removed, and his problems continued.
“He’s only got one kidney that barely works,” Eli Garcia said.
“It’s not functioning all the way, and it’s at 15%, and it’s slowly failing, so,” Noah said.
“He’s on the transplant list right now,” Eli Garcia said.
“I’m not a match. My husband can’t be a donor, and his siblings can’t be donor,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Blood type is B or O,” Noah said.
“We just need somebody who is willing to see if they could be a match,” Melissa Garcia said.
“Sometimes I forget that he’s just a 14-year-old little boy. Sometimes because of the surgeries, I’ve seen him, he’s had to go through. It’s tough. No parent wants to see their kids go through that,” Eli Garcia said.
But during the tough Christmas season, the family’s been there for Noah all the way.
They’re doing social media pushes on Instagram at Kidney for Noah Jack.
And his room, this Christmas present, was built so that after surgery Noah wouldn’t have to go up and down stairs for a while.
It’s a powerful gift as Noah waits for another gift.
“The whole family is supportive of Noah. We are there for each other,” Melissa Garcia said.
You can visit Kidney for Noah Jack on Instagram if you would like to help in the family’s search.
Copyright 2023 WSMV via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wabi.tv/2024/01/01/14-year-old-boy-with-failing-kidney-is-seeking-donor/ | 2024-01-01T05:34:54Z |
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