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49ers' Christian McCaffrey injures right calf; Team hopes it's 'not too bad'
Christian McCaffrey left the San Francisco 49ers' win at Washington on Sunday with a right calf injury that coach Kyle Shanahan thinks could be a strain but hopes is not serious.
Clinching the top seed in the NFC and rendering next week's regular-season finale meaningless certainly helps, giving McCaffrey roughly three weeks to heal up before needing to play again.
San Francisco's do-it-all running back exited the game after a 3-yard run in the third quarter. He could be seen getting the calf taped up and then testing it by running around on the sideline late in the 27-10 victory.
Shanahan was unsure how concerned to be about the injury to the oft-injured star who has stayed healthy all season to this point.
"We think he'll be all right," Shanahan said. "I don't know if he would've been able to go next week or not, but we'll have to find out more (Monday). He was moving around all right on the sidelines, so hoping it's not too bad."
McCaffrey had 14 carries for 64 yards and four catches for 27 before leaving. He leads the NFL with 1,459 yards rushing.
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31 Restaurants Open on New Year’s Day 2024
New Year's can be an exciting holiday. It can be full of new beginnings, plenty of dreams, and some celebration followed by some much-needed relaxation. So if you've felt enough stress throughout 2023, we don’t blame you one bit if you want the first meal of 2024 to be made by someone else. But what restaurants will be open on New Year's Day 2024 to make this a possibility?
Thankfully, there are a number of restaurants that will help you kick off the new year in delicious style. From lowkey options like Denny's to a more luxe option like Morton's The Steakhouse, here are 31 restaurants that will be open on New Year's Day.
Related: 50 Fun New Year's Trivia Questions and Answers to Keep Your Guests Impressed Long After Midnight
31 Restaurants Open on New Year’s Day
Applebee’s
Welcome in the New Year by sipping on Applebee’s Neighborhood Drink of the Month. Many Applebee’s locations will be open on New Year’s Day, although hours vary upon location, so make sure to call ahead before you venture out!
A&W Restaurant
Grab a root beer float to celebrate the new year! A&W Restaurants will be open for New Year's Day.
Bahama Breeze
Get your island on this new year as Bahama Breeze locations will be open on New Year's Day, though hours may vary.
Bar Louie
Celebrate 2024 at Bar Louie, which will be open on New Year's Day to give you your fill of tasty gastropub goodness.
Bonefish Grill
While hours may vary per location, Bonefish Grill will be open on both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2024.
Related: Let's Kick off the New Year Right—Here Are 55 New Year's Resolution Ideas
Boston Market
Get your fix of homestyle cooking with Boston Market to warm yourself up on New Year's Day. Just be sure to check the hours at your closest location.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Start this year with a spicy kick! All Buffalo Wild Wings locations will have their doors open on New Year’s Day this year.
Chili’s
If you need your chips and salsa fix after a long night out, Chili’s will be there for you this New Year’s Day. Hours will depend on location though, so make sure you do your research.
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel will be operating under normal hours, so you can get all the biscuits and gravy you want and feast to your heart’s content.
Dave & Busters
Keep the New Year’s party going with fun arcade games at Dave & Buster's!
Denny’s
Denny’s will be open on New Year’s Day and operating 24/7, making it super easy to get yourself a giant Grand Slam after a long night of partying.
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Most Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar locations will be open on New Year's Day if you're feeling fancy, but be sure to call ahead to check hours at your nearest eatery.
Related: Is Publix Open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 2024? Here Are All the Details
Fogo De Chão
If you’re looking to start 2024 with an array of different flavorful meats, head on over to Fogo De Chão. Most locations will be open on New Year’s Day and offering to-go meals as well as curbside pickup.
IHOP
Celebrate the end of 2024 with a massive stack of chocolate chip pancakes at IHOP. This famous breakfast stop will be open both on New Year’s Eve and Day.
Longhorn
All Longhorn locations will be open and operating during normal business hours on both New Year's Eve and Day.
Maggiano's
If you prefer lasagna or carbonara, you’ll be able to get your Italian food fix at Maggiano’s this New Year’s Day. This food chain will be open for both lunch and dinner on January 1.
Metro Diner
Metro Diner is open for normal hours on New Year's Day and will have some specials to celebrate as well.
Morton's The Steakhouse
This year, you can toast to the good life and the New Year with a refreshing glass of bubbly and an exquisite steak dinner from Morton’s The Steakhouse. The establishment is currently taking reservations for both New Year’s Eve (4 p.m. to 11 p.m.) and Day (4 p.m. to 9 p.m.).
Noodles & Company
Give 2024 a healthier kick by starting off with some zucchini noodles at Noodles & Company. Most locations will be open on New Year’s Day, but it’s best to give this family-friendly restaurant a call to double-check.
Olive Garden
This new year, eat like family or fill up on unlimited breadsticks and salad at Olive Garden because the Italian food chain will be operating under normal hours on both New Year’s Eve and Day.
Outback Steakhouse
Looking to nab yourself a tasty steak to bring in the New Year? Outback Steakhouse will be open during regular hours on the day (and New Year's Eve).
Pollo Campero
Most Pollo Campero locations will be open on New Year's Day.
Related: 50 New Year's Jokes to Crack You Up Long After the Ball Drops at Midnight
Red Lobster
Most Red Lobster locations are set to be open and operating during normal business hours for the first day of the new year, so you can get your shellfish fix without a problem.
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Ruth’s Chris Steak House will have its doors open this New Year’s Day to help you ring in 2024.
Romano's Macaroni Grill
Most Romano's Macaroni Grill locations will be open on New Year's Day to get your mangia on. Check with your nearest location for hours, however, as they may vary.
Smith & Wollensky
America’s steakhouse will be open for New Year’s Day, but be sure to act quickly as Smith & Wollensky is already taking reservations.
Smokey Bones
Have you been hankering for some ribs? Well, most Smokey Bones locations will be open on New Year's Day, though hours may vary.
The Cheesecake Factory
All Cheesecake Factory locations will be open on New Year’s Day, so you can in 2024 with a scrumptious dinner and top it off with a slice of vanilla bean cheesecake.
The Melting Pot
Welcome 2024 the right way with a visit to The Melting Pot. Most locations will be open on both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, and you can enjoy a special celebratory menu as well.
TGI Fridays
While TGI Fridays will be open on New Year's Day, most locations are franchised, so hours may vary. Be sure to call and double-check to see if your local one is open.
Waffle House
Unlike an ex-boyfriend, Waffle House will always be there for you in your time of need. Famously open 24/7, this chicken and waffle hot spot will be open on New Year’s Day for all your breakfast needs.
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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- The mother of a teen suspect in the shooting death of a 17-year-old near Cypress Lakes High School has been charged.
Brittany Breann Reese, 35, is charged with tampering with evidence in connection to the murder of Jake Mason on Dec.19 on Brenwood Trails Lane.
Court records state Reese "disposed of a firearm used in a shooting death by her son, making it unavailable to law enforcement in their homicide investigation."
The son, a juvenile, has not been charged, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, and the case is being handled by the juvenile system. Because the suspect is a juvenile, his name will not be released.
It was mid-morning when the area around Cy-Lakes was in chaos. The shooting happened in a neighborhood adjacent to the school. Three nearby schools were locked down until the all-clear was given.
ORIGINAL REPORT: 17-year-old fatally shot as he waited for girlfriend near Cypress Lakes HS, HCSO says
HCSO said that Mason was waiting in his car to pick up his girlfriend when he got into an argument and was shot. Cy-Fair ISD said that Mason was a former student at Cy-Lakes HS. His family has declined to comment to ABC13.
Reese was arrested early Friday morning at her home near the high school. She made her $5,000 bond out of jail.
According to online records, Reese is a commissioned security officer in Texas. In court paperwork, she listed her employer as a security company and her job as a security officer.
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At the last meeting of the I.N.D.I.A bloc in Delhi earlier in December the most significant decision was to complete the seat-sharing arrangement among its various constituents by the end of the month. Even at that time it was pointed out that accomplishing such an arduous task in such a short time would prove difficult. The deadline has come and gone but the Opposition parties are nowhere near sorting out their claims and counter-claims over 543 Lok Sabha seats. In fact, verbal skirmishes have broken out among leaders of several constituents, challenging one another’s claims. Nowhere was this more clear than in West Bengal. The leaders of the ruling Trinamool Congress and the Opposition Congress party and the CPI(M) have been openly engaged in a war of words, vehemently questioning one another’s claim over individual seats. Indeed, Trinamool Congress head and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee publicly pooh-poohed any talk of seat-sharing. Last week she most curtly stated that “I.N.D.I.A will be there across India , and in Bengal it will be the Trinamool Congress fighting the good fight.” She accused the state Congress leaders of arrogance, pitching their claim on the number of seats far beyond their strength on the ground. Apparently, the Congress has laid claim to a ‘minimum’ nine seats while the Trinamool Congress is unwilling to give a seat more than a paltry two. It should be noted that the CPI(M) has already rejected any chance of seat-sharing with the Trinamool Congress. The party would go it alone, at most entering into an alliance with the Congress. There is a mutual antipathy between the CPI(M) and the Trinamool Congress which overrides each party’s commitment to defeat the BJP in the Lok Sabha poll. In other key States seat-sharing is proving no less hazardous. In Maharashtra, for instance, the Uddhav Shiv Sena, claiming to be the largest constituent of the MVA, has staked claim over 23 seats, leaving the remainder 25 to be shared between the Congress and the NCP. A leader of the Congress immediately rejected the Uddhav Sena claim, saying the party would not settle for so few seats. More wordy exchanges between the alliance partners can only come as music to the BJP ears. In Uttar Pradesh, the Samajwadi Party has declared that it would contest all 80 seats there are in the state. Where that would leave the Congress Party and other groups in the I.N.D.I.A grouping can be easily imagined. Given that a seat-sharing arrangement within the 28-member strong — or weak? — alliance is far more arduous than even an agreement on choosing its prime ministerial candidate. For, ensuring one-to-one contests against the BJP alone can hobble the latter in its bid for a record third win in the Lok Sabha poll. But no party would cede its claims and be ready to make a sacrifice for fear of electoral oblivion later. The BJP can watch the goings-on in the tenuous alliance from the sidelines, leaving it to the voter to punish those who cannot even agree on seats, leave alone talk of a prime ministerial candidate.
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CUSA Football Promo Codes, Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 1:44 PM CST|Updated: 1 hour ago
The bowl season slate features four CUSA matchups, with Western Kentucky (+4.5) against Old Dominion among the best bets against the spread, according to our projections. For more suggestions, including parlay opportunities, see below.
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Best Week 18 CUSA Spread Bets
Pick: Western Kentucky +4.5 vs. Old Dominion
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Old Dominion by 0.5 points
- Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Date: December 18
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Fresno State +3.5 vs. New Mexico State
- Matchup: New Mexico State Aggies at Fresno State Bulldogs
- Projected Favorite & Spread: New Mexico State by 0 points
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Louisiana +3.5 vs. Jacksonville State
- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Jacksonville State by 1.5 points
- Time: 2:15 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
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Best Week 18 CUSA Total Bets
Under 67.5 - Liberty vs. Oregon
- Matchup: Liberty Flames at Oregon Ducks
- Projected Total: 61.4 points
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN
Over 48.5 - Western Kentucky vs. Old Dominion
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Projected Total: 54.2 points
- Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Date: December 18
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Under 57.5 - Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana
- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 2:15 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
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Harrison Barnes NBA Player Preview vs. the Grizzlies - December 31
Harrison Barnes and the Sacramento Kings hit the court versus the Memphis Grizzlies at 8:00 PM ET on Sunday.
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Harrison Barnes Insights vs. the Grizzlies
- This season, he's put up 8.9% of the Kings' attempted field goals, as he's averaging 8.0 per contest.
- He's knocked down 1.7 threes per game, or 11.0% of his team's makes from beyond the arc this season.
- Barnes' Kings average 103.2 possessions per game, which ranks 28th among NBA teams, while the Grizzlies have a middling offense in terms of tempo, ranking 19th with 103.2 possessions per contest.
- The Grizzlies are the 13th-best defensive squad in the NBA, giving up 113.5 points per game.
- The Grizzlies are the 27th-ranked squad in the NBA, allowing 45.9 rebounds per game.
- Giving up 25.9 assists per contest, the Grizzlies are the 12th-ranked team in the NBA.
- Looking at 3-pointers, the Grizzlies are 29th in the league, giving up 14.2 makes per game.
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UConn vs. DePaul Predictions, BetMGM Promo Codes, & Picks: Spread, Total - January 2
Tuesday's contest between the No. 5 UConn Huskies (11-2, 1-1 Big East) and DePaul Blue Demons (3-9, 0-1 Big East) at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion has a projected final score of 82-63 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of heavily favored UConn, so it should be a one-sided matchup. The game will start at 6:30 PM ET on January 2.
The game has no set line.
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UConn vs. DePaul Game Info & Odds
- Date: Tuesday, January 2, 2024
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Where: Storrs, Connecticut
- Venue: Harry A. Gampel Pavilion
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UConn vs. DePaul Score Prediction
- Prediction: UConn 82, DePaul 63
Spread & Total Prediction for UConn vs. DePaul
- Computer Predicted Spread: UConn (-19.1)
- Computer Predicted Total: 144.8
UConn has a 7-5-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to DePaul, who is 4-7-0 ATS. The Huskies are 6-6-0 and the Blue Demons are 4-7-0 in terms of hitting the over.
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UConn Performance Insights
- The Huskies' +244 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 18.8 points per game) is a result of scoring 83 points per game (37th in college basketball) while giving up 64.2 per outing (38th in college basketball).
- UConn wins the rebound battle by an average of 10.4 boards. It is pulling down 39.6 rebounds per game (68th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 29.2 per outing.
- UConn knocks down 8.1 three-pointers per game (127th in college basketball) at a 32.7% rate (223rd in college basketball), compared to the 6.1 per game its opponents make at a 35.1% rate.
- The Huskies rank seventh in college basketball by averaging 109 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 58th in college basketball, allowing 84.4 points per 100 possessions.
- UConn has come up on top in the turnover battle by 1.2 turnovers per game, committing 9.5 (30th in college basketball action) while forcing 10.7 (294th in college basketball).
DePaul Performance Insights
- The Blue Demons' -102 scoring differential (being outscored by 8.5 points per game) is a result of putting up 66.9 points per game (331st in college basketball) while giving up 75.4 per outing (283rd in college basketball).
- DePaul falls short in the rebound battle by an average of 4.9 boards. It pulls down 31.3 rebounds per game (350th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 36.2.
- DePaul makes 6.9 three-pointers per game (244th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.2 on average.
- DePaul has lost the turnover battle on average this season, committing 13.3 per game (298th in college basketball) while forcing 10.7 (294th in college basketball).
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2023 in Review: Shifting Political Landscapes, Technological Breakthroughs, and Global Challenges
As the curtain falls on 2023, it’s time to take a retrospective look at the tumultuous events and groundbreaking advancements that shaped our world. From political upheavals and international conflicts to technological breakthroughs and environmental challenges, the year has been a rollercoaster of change, offering glimpses of the world’s future trajectory.
A Shifting Political Landscape
The year witnessed significant political shifts, with elections, leadership changes, and policy reforms leaving indelible imprints on domestic and global dynamics. The return of Donald Trump and his ensuing legal battles in the USA, King Charles III’s coronation in the UK, and Erdogan’s re-election in Turkey held the world’s attention. Notably, Javier Milei’s ascendancy to Argentina’s presidency marked a significant change in the nation’s political landscape.
Geopolitical Struggles and Diplomatic Endeavours
International relations in 2023 were marked by a volatile mix of conflicts and diplomatic efforts. The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing Myanmar civil war continued to escalate, while the end of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict brought a sigh of relief. The international community grappled with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict’s escalation and the repercussions of NATO’s acceptance of Finland. At the same time, humanitarian aid for Myanmar and Rohingya refugees showcased the world’s empathy amidst strife.
Technological Advancements and Ethical Concerns
Technology continued its relentless march, with significant breakthroughs revolutionizing industries and raising ethical and security questions. The advancement in generative AI models and a brewing AI arms race between private companies underscored the year’s technological narrative. However, these developments also sparked debates on data privacy and AI governance.
Health Challenges and Triumphs
The world continued to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, and the emergence of new health crises reminded us of our vulnerabilities. Despite the challenges, there were silver linings. The decrease in child mortality and extreme poverty compared to 2022 and significant progress in vaccine distribution were testaments to human resilience and ingenuity.
Environmental Urgency and Action
Environmental issues remained at the forefront in 2023, with climate change, natural disasters, and conservation efforts highlighting the urgent need for sustainable practices. The COP28 in Dubai exemplified global commitment to environmental sustainability, even as catastrophic earthquakes and deadly cyclones underscored the urgent need for action.
As we usher in 2024, the events of the past year have set the stage for continued global evolution. Amidst the turbulence, humanity’s resilience, innovation, and hope for a better tomorrow persist, fueling our collective journey forward.
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A Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her young children and injuring a third was arrested Saturday in the United Kingdom, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
Kimberlee Singler's 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son were found dead on Dec. 19 when police responded to a report of a burglary at their home. Police later said the report turned out to be unfounded.
Singler, 35, initially cooperated with police but disappeared during the investigation, said Ira Cronin, spokesperson for the Colorado Springs Police Department. Authorities were unable to apprehend her after obtaining an arrest warrant Tuesday on charges of murder and attempted murder, among other allegations.
Singler was not under surveillance and was last seen in Colorado Springs on Dec. 23, said Cronin.
Authorities did not provide further details on the overseas arrest, but said they are working with multiple law enforcement agencies.
Attempts to reach Singler for comment through phone numbers listed for her were unsuccessful. Cronin said he didn't know if she has an attorney.
When police first responded to Singler’s home, they found her with minor injuries, the two children’s bodies and Singler’s 11-year-old daughter hurt. At first, Singler was treated as a burglary victim, said Cronin.
The injured girl was hospitalized for a few days before being released and is recovering in Colorado Springs, said Cronin.
The children’s deaths came amid an ongoing legal battle between Singler and her ex-husband over parenting time and other issues, according to court filings.
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Former NASA Astronaut Kathryn Sullivan, the first American woman to walk in space, describes the excitement of real-world science beyond the classroom.
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Former NASA Astronaut Kathryn Sullivan, the first American woman to walk in space, describes the excitement of real-world science beyond the classroom.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Venezuela said Saturday it will continue to deploy nearly 6,000 troops until a British military vessel sent to neighboring Guyana leaves the waters off the coast of the two South American nations.
In a video posted to X, Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino appeared surrounded by military officers in front of a marked up map of Venezuela and Guyana, a former British colony.
Padrdino said the forces are “safeguarding our national sovereignty.”
“Armed forces have been deployed not just in the east of the country, but across the entire territory,” he said. “They will be there until this British imperialist boat leaves the disputed waters between Venezuela and Guyana.”
The Defense Ministry confirmed to The Associated Press that the video was made at a military base in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas.
The video comes after weeks of tensions between the two countries over Venezuela’s renewed claim to a region in Guyana known as Essequibo, a sparsely populated stretch of land roughly the size of Florida that is rich in oil and minerals. Operations generate some $1 billion a year for the impoverished country of nearly 800,000 people that saw its economy expand by nearly 60% in the first half of this year.
Venezuela has long argued it was cheated out of the territory when Europeans and the U.S. set the border. Guayana, which has controlled the zone for decades, says the original agreement was legally binding and the dispute should be decided by the International Court of Justice in the Netherlands.
The century-old dispute was recently reignited with the discovery of oil in Guyana, and has escalated since Venezuela reported that its citizens voted in a Dec. 3 referendum to claim Essequibo, which makes up two-thirds of its smaller neighbor.
Critics of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro say the socialist leader is using the tensions to distract from internal turmoil and stoke nationalism in the lead up to presidential elections next year.
In recent weeks, the leaders of Guyana and Venezuela promised in a tense meeting that neither side would use threats or force against the other, but failed to reach agreement on how to address the bitter dispute.
Tensions came to another head with Friday’s arrival in Guyana of the Royal Navy patrol ship HMS Trent, which officials said had been taking part in an operation combatting drug smuggling in the Caribbean near the coast of Guyana. Most recently used to intercept pirates and drug smugglers off Africa, the ship is equipped with cannons and a landing pad for helicopters and drones and can carry around 50 marines.
Maduro said the ship’s deployment violates the shaky agreement between Venezuela and Guyana, calling its presence a threat to his country. In response, Maduro ordered Venezuela’s military — including air and naval forces — to conduct exercises near the disputed area.
“We believe in diplomacy, in dialogue and in peace, but no one is going to threaten Venezuela,” Maduro said. “This is an unacceptable threat to any sovereign country in Latin America.”
Guyana’s government rejected Maduro’s claims, with officials saying that the visit was a planned activity aimed at improving the nation’s defense capabilities and that the ship’s visit would continue as scheduled.
During talks earlier in December, Guyanese President Irfaan Ali said his nation reserved its right to work with partners to ensure the defense of his country. Guyana has a military of only 3,000 soldiers, 200 sailors and four small patrol boats known as Barracudas, while Venezuela has about 235,000 active military personnel in its army, air force, navy and national guard.
“Nothing that we do or have done is threatening Venezuela,” Guyana’s vice president, Bharrat Jagdeo, told reporters in Georgetown, the nation’s capital.
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Very picturesque great photo to end the year
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It is indeed magical - and I love that main building (barn?) with all of its windows.
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Beautiful capture of this wintry scene. I hope you have a happy and healthy 2024.
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Iran, Britain discuss Red Sea tension
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Tehran, Jan 1 Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his British counterpart David Cameron exchanged views on the ...
Tehran, Jan 1 Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his British counterpart David Cameron exchanged views on the rising tension in the Red Sea as well as the conflict in Gaza.
In a phone conversation on Sunday, Amir-Abdollahian accused the US and certain Western countries of applying double standards, according to a statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
He said it was wrong to let Israel "kill women and children in Gaza" and "set the region on fire," but "view the stoppage of an Israeli ship in the Red Sea as jeopardising the security of the economic waterway".
The Iranian diplomat also condemned the silence of some Western governments over Israel's attacks on Gaza in the past 80 days, Xinhua news agency reported.
Amir-Abdollahian also urged Britain to adopt a "realistic and constructive" approach toward regional developments and bilateral ties.
Cameron, meanwhile, expressed his country's views on the developments in Palestine and the Red Sea, and urged Iran to help prevent the escalation of the Israeli-Hamas conflict and ensure maritime security in the region, the Iranian statement said.
In a post on social media platform X, Cameron said he spoke to Amir-Abdollahian about the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, which he said had threatened innocent lives and the global economy.
Cameron said he had made it clear that Iran shared responsibility for preventing these attacks given its long-standing support for the Houthis.
The Yemen-based Houthi group has claimed responsibility for several attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea in recent weeks, saying they were in solidarity with the Palestinian people.
The US and British officials have accused Iran of "being behind the attacks," which was strongly rejected by Iran.
Israel has been fighting a large-scale conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip since October 7, after the group launched a surprise attack on southern Israel that killed about 1,200 people, according to Israeli figures.
Israel has killed 21,822 Palestinians in Gaza, the Ministry of Health in Gaza said on Sunday.
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Georgia’s Kirby Smart takes issue with Florida State opt outs after 60-point win: ‘It needs to be fixed’
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart led the Bulldogs to an absolute blowout in the Orange Bowl against Florida State on Saturday night, 63-3.
While Smart was happy with the win, how Georgia got the victory was something that didn’t sit right with him. Florida State came into the game missing at least a dozen of their key players because of opt outs and the transfer portal.
Smart said it was a problem becoming all too common in the sport.
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“People need to see what happened tonight, and they need to fix this,” he said. “It needs to be fixed. It’s very unfortunate that they, who have a good football team, are in the position they’re in. Everybody can say it’s their fault. Everybody can say that we had our guys and they didn’t have their guys. I can listen to all that. But college football has got to decide what they want.
“It’s really unfortunate for those kids on that side of the sideline that had to play in that game that didn’t have their full arsenal. And it affected the game, 100%.”
Florida State was 13-0 going into the game and won its conference championship but was left out of the College Football Playoff. Seminoles coach Mikie Norvell suggested that was part of the reason why players were quick to opt out.
“Every situation is different,” Norvell said, via ESPN. “Ours was unique, something that’s never happened in college football. Ultimately, I think there was a lot of things that made it extremely challenging. I fully believe that if we would’ve come up short in the (ACC) championship game, it might’ve been a little different.
“It was hard choices for a lot of the young men that were on our team. We were hurt…. When you do the things that our guys did throughout the year and the way that they responded, the way they fought, the way that they just pulled together, it hurt when we were not selected.”
Georgia running back Kendall Milton was the Orange Bowl MVP after he rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns.
“You want to take every game serious no matter what the level is,” Milton said. “You’ve got to prepare the right way because this is top level college football on any given week, so we took that very personally.”
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The NFL world is still abuzz about the controversial ending to the Dallas Cowboys victory over the Detroit Lions on Saturday night. Thus, Jim Nantz and Tony Romo — during Sunday’s broadcast of the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs — referenced the play.
The pair not-so-subtly joked about how easy it is for offensive linemen to report to the referees during a fourth-down play for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Cincinnati faced a fourth-and-1 deep in Chiefs territory in the middle of the third quarter. The Bengals brought extra offensive linemen into the game and one of them reported as an eligible receiver. Unlike the Detroit Lions, the Bengals didn’t plan to use that player as a receiver.
They simply brought in an extra linemen to block for a running play. Perhaps they should have tried to pass it to him instead, since the run didn’t work.
As Cincinnati subbed its players in, Romo and Nantz started commenting.
“Well, they’re bringing in an extra tackle, let’s see if he reports,” Romo says with a chuckle as Nantz laughs in the background.
Romo then shows the lineman, Cody Ford, reporting to the referees. The former quarterback explains the process, to which Nantz responds, “Seems pretty simple to me.”
Nantz and Romo are clearly having some fun on New Year’s Eve. Earlier in the game, the pair called each other “jabroni.”
I have no idea why, but if I have an opportunity to include an It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia reference into an article, I’m going to do it.
Sure, Jim Nantz and Tony Romo aren’t for everyone. Personally, I generally don’t mind them. And, honestly, they’ve been fun to listen to during the Chiefs and Bengals game.
Making fun of the NFL and referencing Always Sunny?
Big win in my book.
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Jack Smith Claims Granting Trump Immunity Would Pave the Way for Presidential Murder Orders
Special counsel Jack Smith argued against former President Donald Trump’s claims of presidential immunity in his federal election interference case in a brief filed Saturday with the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
On Dec. 22, the Supreme Court denied Smith’s request to provide expedited review of an appeal of a district court ruling by judge Tanya Chutkan. That ruling rejected a motion by Trump’s attorneys to dismiss the charges from a four-count indictment of Trump secured by Smith in August. Trump asserted he was acting in his official capacity when he contested the 2020 presidential election in a brief filed with the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Dec. 23.
“Even if a former President could claim immunity from criminal prosecution commensurate with his immunity from civil damages liability for official conduct, dismissal would be unwarranted because the indictment contains substantial allegations of a plot to overturn the election results that fall well outside the outer perimeter of official Presidential responsibilities,” Smith argued in the reply brief filed Saturday.
Smith accused Trump of using false claims of election fraud to hold on to power after the election.
“The defendant’s further claim to have been carrying out his ‘official duties’ entirely ignores that, as a ‘candidate for re-election,’ he is alleged to have conspired to ‘overturn the legitimate results of’ a ‘presidential election,’ and to have done so with at least five others who had absolutely no role in the federal government, including private attorneys and a political consultant,” Smith wrote.
Smith also claimed that Trump’s “dangerous” argument, if successful, would protect “a President who orders the National Guard to murder his most prominent critics,” orders to federal agents to frame a political opponent, or bribery in return for a federal government contract.
Legal experts have noted that much of the conduct Smith claims was criminal in the indictment appears to be protected by the First Amendment. Harvard University law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz said that the indictment not only attacks the First Amendment, but also Trump’s Sixth Amendment right to counsel.
Trump did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation.
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Brock Purdy bounces back, 49ers clinch the NFC's top seed by beating the Commanders 27-10
Brock Purdy bounced back from the worst game of his NFL career to throw two touchdown passes, and the San Francisco 49ers clinched the top seed in the NFC by beating the Washington Commanders 27-10 Sunday.
Philadelphia's stunning home loss to Arizona, combined with Detroit's defeat at Dallas on Saturday, allowed the 49ers (12-4) to sure up a first-round bye and home-field advantage before Week 18. A large cheer erupted from the visiting locker room when the Eagles lost.
Washington (4-12) wasn't much of an obstacle for the Niners, whose only concern coming out of the victory could be the status of Christian McCaffrey. Their do-it-all running back left the game in the third quarter with a right calf injury after gaining 91 scrimmage yards on 18 touches, but he and the starters will now get plenty of time off to rest.
That was one of many offensive contributions for San Francisco, which got touchdown catches from Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk and a rushing TD from Elijah Mitchell. Purdy, coming off throwing four interceptions in a humbling home loss to Baltimore, was 22 of 28 for 230 yards to reach 4,280 and break Jeff Garcia's season franchise record of 4,278 set in 2000.
The defense, also looking to atone for some struggles against the Ravens, intercepted Sam Howell twice — once each by Charvarius Ward and Deommodore Lenoir.
Howell added to his NFL lead in interceptions, now 19, after starting only because journeyman Jacoby Brissett was sidelined by a hamstring injury. Coach Ron Rivera benched Howell earlier in the week after pulling him from the previous two games.
The Commanders have lost seven in a row, and as a result of the Cardinals win, could be in line to draft as high as second.
HOMECOMING DAY
Former Washington left tackle Trent Williams and edge rusher Chase Young each played his first game back at FedEx Field as a visitor. They walked out of the tunnel and onto the field together for warmups.
Williams was traded to the Niners in 2020 after sitting out the '19 season because of a dispute with Washington's front office. Young was sent to San Francisco on Oct. 31 amid reports the coaching staff found him undisciplined and considered his departure addition by subtraction.
Coach Kyle Shanahan also spent four seasons as a Washington assistant from 2010-13, working as the offensive coordinator for his dad, Mike.
INJURIES
49ers: Played without injured DT Arik Armstead (foot, knee), S Ji'Ayir Brown (knee), TE Ross Dwelley (ankle), WR Jauan Jennings (concussion) and OT Jaylon Moore (concussion).
Commanders: CB Tarik Castro-Fields left in the first half with a shoulder injury. ... CB Christian Holmes was concussed early in the fourth quarter. ... RT Andrew Wylie (elbow) was out after being listed as questionable. Trent Scott had a rough, penalty-filled day starting in his place.
UP NEXT
49ers: Host the Los Angeles Rams on Jan. 6 or 7.
Commanders: Host the Dallas Cowboys on Jan. 6 or 7.
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College Football Bowl Game Computer Picks & Predictions
According to our projections, the best bet versus the spread out of 39 FBS postseason matchups is Florida State (+22.5) -- for more tips, including parlay possibilities, scroll down.
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Pick: Florida State +22.5 vs. Georgia
- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Florida State by 2.2 points
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
Pick: Tulane +11.5 vs. Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Tulane Green Wave
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Tulane by 3.9 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55.0 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Projected Total: 59.6 points
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Date: December 22
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
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The Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s invitation to the Congress leaders, namely Sonia Gandhi, Malikarjun Kharge and Adhir Ranjan Choudhry, for the January 22 consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has posed a tough dilemma for the party. Accepting it risks incurring the wrath of the substantial Muslim vote in the North; rejecting it allows the BJP to accuse it of being anti-Hindu. Either way, the Congress has a tough choice to make. How it wishes it had not been invited in the first place. Of course, it was easy for CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury to say no, since the party has no stake in the Hindi heartland where Lord Rama is a revered figure for tens of millions of Hindus. The Congress to regain relevance needs the support of god-fearing Hindus. But that can risk its bid to win back the bulk Muslim vote in the North and West. Such dilemmas test the character of leaders, the one brave enough to call correctly between two bad choices remains to win plaudits. Besides, there is the genuine fear of being reduced to a bit player at a ceremony where aside from Lord Rama the focus will be on Narendra Modi, with the galaxy of celebrities from various walks of life along with tens of thousands of Rama bhakts reduced to being passive but bedazzled spectators. All in the name of Rama.
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American democracy has overcome big stress tests since the 2020 election. More challenges are ahead
Over the past three years, the world’s oldest democracy has been tested in ways not seen in decades.
A sitting president tried to overturn an election and his supporters stormed the Capitol to stop the winner from taking power. Supporters of that attack launched a campaign against local election offices, chasing out veteran administrators and pushing conservative states to pass new laws making it harder to vote.
At the same time, the past three years proved that American democracy was resilient.
Former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election results failed, blocked by the constitutional system’s checks and balances, and he now faces both federal and state charges for those efforts. Then the voters stepped in. In every presidential battleground state, they rejected all candidates who supported Trump’s stolen election lies and were running for statewide offices that had some oversight of elections.
The election infrastructure in the country performed well, with only scattered disruptions during the 2022 midterms. New voting laws, many of which are technical and incremental, had little discernable impact on actual voting.
“Voters have stepped up to defend our democracy over the past few years,” said Joanna Lydgate, chief executive officer of States United, which tracks those who refuse to believe in the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election. “State and local officials have done a tremendous job in protecting our free and fair elections.”
So why all the worry? As Lydgate and anyone else who works in the pro-democracy field quickly notes, the big test — what Lydgate calls “the Super Bowl” — awaits in 2024.
Trump is running for the White House again and has been dominating the Republican primary as the first votes approach. He has called for pardoning those prosecuted for the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, continues to insist falsely that the 2020 election was “stolen” and says he will use the federal government to seek revenge on his political enemies.
Trump has used increasingly authoritarian rhetoric as he campaigns for the GOP nomination. If he wins, allies have been planning to seed the government with loyalists so the bureaucracy doesn’t hinder Trump’s more controversial plans the way it did during his first term.
It’s gotten to the point that Trump was recently asked by conservative commentator Hugh Hewitt whether he planned to be a dictator: “Not at all,” Trump responded. “No, I’m gonna rule as somebody that’s very popular with the people.”
The 2024 election could cause all sorts of conflict, including scenarios that have notably not materialized despite widespread concern since 2020: violence at the polls, overly aggressive partisan poll watchers or breakdowns in the ballot count.
It seems unlikely, though, that Trump could return to the White House if he loses the election. That’s what he failed to accomplish in 2020, and he’s in a weaker position now.
His strategy then was to use Republican dominance in swing state legislatures, governorships and secretary of state offices to try to send slates of fake electors to Congress even though Democrat Joe Biden won those states and captured the presidency.
Since then, Republicans have lost two of those swing state secretary of state offices — in Arizona and Nevada — as well as the governor’s office in Arizona and control of the state legislatures in Michigan and Pennsylvania. In Congress, lawmakers passed a bipartisan bill closing some of the loopholes in the counting of Electoral College votes that Trump tried to exploit to stay in office, making it harder to challenge state certifications on the House floor.
The upshot is it will be far harder for Trump to try to overturn a loss in 2024 than in 2020. The most likely way he returns to the White House is by winning the election outright.
“It’s not to say the risks are gone,” said Rick Hasen, a law professor at the University of California, Los Angeles. “It’s to say we’ve successfully fought the last war.”
History is full of examples of authoritarians who first came to office by winning a legitimate democratic election. But the risk to democracy of someone legitimately winning an election is different than the risk of a candidate trying to overturn an election loss.
When Trump began to falsely claim he had won the 2020 election and urged Republicans to overrule their states’ voters and send his electors to Congress, every GOP official with the power to do that refused. The Republican leaders of the Michigan Legislature turned down his request to overrule voters. In Georgia, where the presidential ballots were counted three times and affirmed Biden’s win, Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger earned Trump’s fury by rejecting him. So did then- Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and the Republican leaders of that state’s legislature.
Some Republicans did try to aid Trump. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton led a group of 17 GOP attorneys general in filing a lawsuit urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the election. The high court swiftly dismissed the case. Trump lost all but one of more than 60 lawsuits he and his allies filed in states to overturn the election, sometimes before judges he had appointed.
Then in November 2022, every swing state candidate who backed Trump’s effort to overturn his loss and who was running for a statewide office with a role in elections lost.
“There’s little doubt our democracy has gotten dinged up in a couple of moments of late, but we have decided we like it compared to the alterative,” said Justin Levitt, who served as adviser for democracy and voting rights for two years in the Biden White House and is now a law professor at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
Election deniers have been able to make gains in one area — offices where they simply have to win a Republican primary. That’s meant they have taken power in local governments in many rural areas, often disrupting elections and embracing conspiracy theories or procedures such as hand-counting, which is less reliable and more time-consuming than tabulating thousands of votes on machines.
They also have been able to expand their power within Republican legislative bodies from statehouses to Congress. U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana, who helped organize a brief supporting the quickly thrown-out lawsuit to overturn Biden’s victory, is now the House speaker.
If Johnson retains his speakership in January 2025, he could be in a position to disrupt certification of a Biden victory. Republicans more willing to subvert democracy also could have greater sway in state legislatures.
Then there’s the view of Trump backers. They report being even more worried about democracy than those who oppose him. Normally members of the party out of power feels like democracy isn’t working as well for them, but Trump’s situation is different. He’s the first president in history to face prosecution and is promoting the narrative that he’s being persecuted by his likely general election opponent.
Trump says the criminal cases and separate attempts to bar him from the ballot under the insurrection clause of the Constitution are a form of election interference.
The Colorado Supreme Court found his role in the Jan. 6 attack was sufficient grounds to remove him from the state’s ballot under the 14th Amendment, a ruling Trump’s campaign said it will appeal soon to the U.S. Supreme Court, where three of his nominees help form the conservative majority. On Thursday, Maine’s Democratic secretary of state struck Trump from that state’s primary ballot, becoming the first election official to take such action. Shenna Bellows suspended her ruling until Maine’s court system rules on the case.
While campaigning, Trump has adopted an “I’m rubber and you’re glue” approach, accusing Biden of being the actual threat to democracy.
A more revealing argument comes from a contention one of the former president’s attorneys made before the Colorado Supreme Court. Scott Gessler, a former Colorado secretary of state, was arguing against attempts by a liberal group to boot Trump from the ballot.
“If the entire nation chooses someone to be president, can that be an insurrection or is that a democratic choice?” Gessler asked.
Gessler was addressing the hypothetical case of a former Confederate winning the White House in the 19th century, but it’s easy to see how this applies to the election before us.
Or, as Levitt said of American democracy: “It is kind of up to us how resilient we make it.”
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Blake Lively Ranks ‘Pumping at Disneyland’ as Highlight of the Year in New Pics
Blake Lively is counting down to the new year by recalling a fond memory from this past one.
In a set of five new photos she shared via Instagram on Saturday, Dec. 30, Lively joked that one of her highlights of 2023 was "pumping at Disneyland Paris," and before you ask, no, she wasn't talking about pumping up the jams or moving vigorously.
Lively, 36, was talking about pumping breast milk. And many moms would probably agree that once you're on a pumping on a schedule, you don't really want to break from it—and you definitely don't want to wait too long in-between pumps. So sometimes, it doesn't matter where you are, if you need to pump, you're going to pump.
In the Gossip Girl alum's case, that meant pumping at Disneyland Paris and in front of Remy and Emile from Ratatouille.
"2023 Highlights: pumping at @disneylandparis 🥛," she quipped in the caption of her recent upload. "Cheers Remy."
While Lively, who welcomed baby number four in Feb. 2023, couldn't have looked more confident pumping in public—something many of her followers praised her for—Remy looked rather flabbergasted in the snaps. But rats don't pump, so he gets a pass.
Also joining the actress for a few selfies at one of the most magical places on earth was her older sister Robyn Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds' mother, Tammy.
That said, fans didn't seem to care about the adorable family pics, as they spent all their energy thanking the movie star for her decision to not only pump in public but post about it.
"Thank you for pumping in public and helping to make a positive change for the next generation of pumping moms out there!" one top-liked comment read in part. "The more people see women breastfeeding in public, the more normal it becomes, so thank you for being a part of that ❤️."
"Love normalizing pumping in public 👏❤️," a second cheered.
Another shared their experience of pumping at Disney, writing, "If you haven’t pumped while waiting in line at Disneyland what are you even doing?! 😂Mine was an hour wait at Indiana Jones. Pumped 11oz 🔥."
And of course, there were those asking the star for her recommendations on breast pumps and beauty products, leaving comments like "What pump is that?!" and "Love that lip color!!! Doubt you’ll answer, but what is it?"
While Lively didn't dish out on the pump, she proved one follower wrong by replying with her highly-sought-after lipstick brand, replying, "@aholidayfromreal charlotte tilbury always. Can’t go wrong."
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2024: The Year of Elections and the Future of Global Democracy
In the year 2024, the world stands at a pivotal crossroads, with over a third of its populace poised to actively sculpt the future of global democracy. Major nations like Taiwan, Russia, India, and the United States are set to hold elections, making the year a canvas of diverse political hues. Yet, the robustness of democracy remains a pressing concern. Reuters World News Podcast, in a special episode, presents a nuanced discussion on this impending global phenomenon.
Democracy at Stake
The podcast, steered by global managing editor Mark Bendeich and host Christopher Walljasper, delves into the depth of this democratic wave and its potential implications. One of the critical discussion points is the potential upheaval in South Africa’s political landscape. The African National Congress (ANC), Nelson Mandela’s former party and a beacon of democratic transition in South Africa, might lose its parliamentary majority, triggering a struggle for coalition formation.
The Global Political Chessboard
The conversation further explores geopolitical developments that promise to shape the future of democracy. Russia’s political stage might witness a familiar face as Vladimir Putin announces his run for the presidency again in 2024. India’s political tides seem to carry Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s momentum, fresh from state poll victories. Taiwan’s electoral process, under China’s scrutiny and Foxconn’s investigation, presents another complex chapter in this global political narrative.
Democracy – A Direction Unknown
This global discourse aims to illuminate the trajectory of democracy and the factors that could shape the end of the decade. The year 2024 is a significant year, echoing with the voices of over 4.2 billion people, half the global population, casting their ballots in presidential, national legislatures, and municipal elections. The outcomes of these elections could lead to power shifts, the emergence of new political generations, and transformations in key nations’ foreign policies and relationships with the United States. The world watches as the future of democracy hangs in balance, its fate intertwined with the choices of its people.
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Conor McGregor announced Sunday he's returning to the octagon for a fight against Michael Chandler on June 29 in Las Vegas.
McGregor made the announcement in a video posted to one of his social media accounts.
A UFC spokesperson did not confirm or deny the fight. The 35-year-old McGregor, who hasn't fought in the octagon since 2021, appeared to be at a restaurant drinking a glass of wine in the video. He said the bout would be in the middleweight (185-pound) class.
"Ladies and gentlemen, happy new year to you all," McGregor says in the video. "I'd like to announce the return date for myself, the notorious Conor McGregor, the greatest comeback of all time, will take place in Las Vegas for International Fight Week."
McGregor previously held UFC titles in the 145-pound and 155-pound classes. His last UFC match on July 10, 2021, was a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier after McGregor broke his leg.
McGregor and the 37-year-old Chandler have coached against each other on “The Ultimate Fighter” television series.
Chandler posted Sunday on social media in response to McGregor's announcement.
"I always said I wanted you at your biggest, your baddest and your best," Chandler wrote. "185 would look good on me."
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paula Abdul has accused former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the reality competition show, according to a new lawsuit.
The lawsuit filed Friday in Los Angeles also accuses Lythgoe of sexually assaulting Abdul after she left “American Idol” and became a judge on Lythgoe’s other competition show “So You Think You Can Dance.”
The Associated Press generally does not identify alleged victims of sexual assault unless they come forward publicly, as Abdul has done.
In a statement Saturday, Abdul’s lawyer Douglas Johnson applauded the singer and dancer for speaking out publicly.
“It was clearly a difficult decision to make, but Ms. Abdul knows that she stands both in the shoes and on the shoulders of many other similarly situated survivors, and she is determined to see that justice is done,” Johnson said.
Lythgoe said in a statement that he was “shocked and saddened” to hear of the allegations made by Abdul, who he said he considered a “dear” and “entirely platonic” friend.
“While Paula’s history of erratic behavior is well known, I can’t pretend to understand exactly why she would file a lawsuit that she must know is untrue,” Lythgoe said in the statement. “But I can promise that I will fight this appalling smear with everything I have.”
The lawsuit states Abdul remained silent for years about the alleged assaults out of fear of retaliation by “one of the most well-known producers of television competition shows.”
Before “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance,” on which Lythgoe served as a judge for 16 seasons, he was a producer on the British show “Pop Idol,” which became a global franchise that includes the U.S. iteration starring Abdul.
According to the lawsuit, the first sexual assault occurred while Abdul and Lythgoe were on the road filming auditions for an earlier season of “American Idol,” which premiered in 2002.
Abdul says Lythgoe groped her in the elevator of their hotel after a day of filming and “began shoving his tongue down her throat.” Abdul pushed him away and ran to her hotel room when the elevator doors opened.
“In tears, Abdul quickly called one of her representatives to inform them of the assault,” the lawsuit says, “but ultimately decided not to take action for fear that Lythgoe would have her fired from American Idol.”
Abdul, a Grammy- and Emmy-winning artist, starred as a judge for the first eight seasons, leaving in 2009.
In 2015, Abdul became a judge on “So You Think You Can Dance,” appearing alongside Lythgoe.
Around that time, Abdul alleged in the lawsuit, Lythgoe forced himself on top of her during a dinner at his home and tried to kiss her. Abdul said she again pushed Lythgoe away and immediately left.
Abdul left the reality show after two seasons. She has not worked with Lythgoe since.
The lawsuit also accuses Lythgoe of taunting Abdul about the alleged assaults, saying to her years later that “they should celebrate” because “the statute of limitations had run.”
Abdul filed the suit days before the Dec. 31 deadline of a California law that opened a one-year window for victims to file lawsuits involving sexual abuse claims after the statute of limitations has run out.
More than 3,700 legal claims were filed under a similar law in New York that expired last month.
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Singaporean PM calls for full support for new leadership in 2024
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Singapore, Jan 1 Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has called on Singaporeans to give Lawrence Wong and ...
Singapore, Jan 1 Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has called on Singaporeans to give Lawrence Wong and his team full support in 2024 while giving a New Year address.
"Next year, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will take over from me as Prime Minister. This is not the first time we are having a leadership transition. But transitions are always delicate," Lee noted on Sunday.
The Prime Minister urged Singaporean people to work with the new leadership team to build a nation that is "vibrant and inclusive, fair and competitive, and resilient and united".
Though geopolitical uncertainties and climate change will continue to affect Singapore in 2024, Lee said rapid progress in artificial intelligence and robotics holds great promise for Singaporean businesses and people, Xinhua news agency reported.
"The government will work closely with our tripartite partners to support every Singaporean to upskill and reskill so that all can actively pursue their careers and keep themselves employable and competitive," he added.
He also vowed to build affordable and accessible public housing for Singaporeans, uplift lower-income families and vulnerable groups, and care for the aging population.
Singapore made 1.2 per cent growth this year and the GDP is expected to grow 1 to 3 per cent in 2024, Lee said, adding that inflation will hopefully come down though much will depend on the external environment.
The Prime Minister also called on people to value and carry on the legacy of Lee Kuan Yew and other founding leaders of the country to maintain social cohesion and build a thriving economy on meritocracy and hard work, especially in the increasingly challenging world.
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Jimmy Johnson emotional as he talks entering Cowboys Ring of Honor
Jimmy Johnson was inducted into the Dallas Cowboys’ Ring of Honor on Saturday, about 30 years after he led the team to a Super Bowl championship and then parted ways.
Years of tension between team owner Jerry Jones and Johnson were officially put to rest as the legendary head coach got to see his name up on AT&T Stadium next to some of the greats who graced the organization over the years.
Johnson appeared in his usual spot on “FOX NFL Sunday” and got a little choked up talking about the honor.
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“I guess you can say it’s kind of a final chapter,” Johnson said, “because you go into the College and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Ring of Honor, the University of Miami Ring of Honor, Dallas Cowboys, but what made it so special, the whole journey and last night – I had my family there, my best friends there and my players and my coaches …”
Michael Strahan and Terry Bradshaw comforted Johnson as he fought back tears.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson also dropped by and gave the former Miami Hurricanes coach his letter of intent. He mentioned how influential the coach had been in his life.
Jimmy Johnson joined Tom Landry as the only coaches alongside the 19 players and two executives in the exclusive Cowboys honor.
“Thank you, Jerry Jones, for bringing me to the Dallas Cowboys,” he told the crowd.
Johnson left the Cowboys after the 1993 season amid a high-level split with Jones. One of the theories over the abrupt end was a tussle over who should get the credit for the turnaround.
Dallas was 1-15 in 1989 – the year Jones bought the Cowboys and hired Johnson – to the first back-to-back Super Bowl titles in franchise history in 1992 and 1993.
“I think we’re past who gets credit,” Johnson said. “The two of us, working together, made history. When I say working together, we talked every single day. I don’t ever recall us having a difference of opinion.”
Johnson would coach the Miami Dolphins later, but he would ultimately retire and head to the TV side.
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Next Pacific storm to bring more rain to the Bay Area starting Tuesday
Following last week's two storms that gave the Bay Area a solid drenching, yet another winter system is set to bring more precipitation to the region starting Tuesday afternoon.
After a sunny New Year's Day, forecasters said the incoming Pacific storm will keep things wet around the Bay Area through Thursday.
The National Weather Service said Sunday to expect a half-inch to an inch of rain inland and 1.5 to 2 inches near the coast. The bulk of the rain will move through Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Strong winds could down trees and branches and cause power outages.
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The suspension of 146 Opposition MPs during the Winter Session of Parliament raises uncomfortable questions about our dysfunctioning democracy. Apart from the largely ornamental, over-structured, under-powered local governments, the State Assemblies and Lok Sabha are the only Houses elected by us, the people. All power vested in every single authority is derived from these Houses directly or indirectly, and our national sovereignty and democratic legitimacy are vested in them.
Our Parliaments sits on fewer days (about 68 days per year) than in other democracies (UK: 140-150 days; US: 120-150 days; Japan: 150 days, Canada 127 days, Germany: 104 days, New Zealand: 93 day). Only Australia (65 days/year) is comparable to India. The Indian Parliament sits only for six hours per day when in session, (UK: 8 hours), and 13-37% of time is lost to disruptions. In other democracies, disruption are rare and almost unheard of. States deal with real matters of governance affecting daily lives of citizens. And yet, State Assemblies fare far worse than Lok Sabha. They sit for an average of 21-25 days in a year, usually five hours per day; much of the time is lost in disruptions, legislation is hurried through (often several bills introduced and enacted on the same day, with perfunctory discussion for a few minutes), and Budget proposals are approved without debate.
Clearly, our legislatures can do better. Right now there are only two provisions of the Constitution that are strictly adhered to in letter, and in respect of everything else legislatures are perfunctory. Article 75(3) necessitates the support of majority of Lok Sabha for a government s survival, and Article 85(1) mandates that the gap between two sessions shall be less than six months. Similar provisions under Articles 164(2) and 174 (1) apply to State Assemblies: The Constitution mandates that the laws should be enacted and Budget should be approved by these Houses. Our legislatures are mechanically adhering to the these provisions with very little of the spirit of democracy, reasoned debate, and reconciliation of conflicting interests.
Meaningful debate and resolution of conflicting interests is possible on occasion when party leaders allow it (eg: Lok Pal Bill in December, 2011; GST Bills in March, 2017). On most occasions the debate is wilfully thwarted by the leaders of major parties for their own partisan interests and political games. The Westminster model of government fuses executive with legislature and is inherently inimical to true separation of powers. In our model, the government controls all legislation as its legislative majority is critical for survival of government, and government s survival is often critical for legislature to complete its term. This model necessarily promotes party loyalty at the cost of good governance and healthy democracy. The first-past-the post system we adopted accentuates this blind loyalty to party and polarisation; in contrast, when the legislatures are elected by proportional representation as in continental Europe, there is greater harmony and willingness to reconcile conflicting interests and find a negotiated middle path.
Mature democracies instituted practices and traditions that promoted parliamentary autonomy and reasoned debate despite fusion of executive with legislature. In India over the years we moved in the exact opposite direction and thwarted legislative autonomy, reasoned debate and reconciliation. Five factors have greatly contributed this dysfunctionality of legislatures. First, parties have become autocratic with the leader or high command having all the power over the legislator s political future. Absence of internal democracy guaranteed that elected legislators cease to be sentinels of public good, and become slaves and blind loyalists to party leaders. Any sign of independence of a legislator means they have no political future as their nomination for elective office is in the leader's hands. Second, this tendency of leader above party, and party above nation has been sanctified by the anti-defection provisions incorporated. Parliament and state legislatures are now converted into some kind of Loya Jirgas where debate has no meaning and nobody is open to persuasion on fact or logic. The Ramaswami impeachment case (1993) and Muslim Women’s Act (1986) are good examples of the disastrous consequences of party diktats binding on members voting in the House on pain of disqualification. As a result, blind support or opposition to any Bill or Budget without any regard to merits on fact and logic has become the norm. The failure of the 64th Amendment Bill on local governments in 1989, and the sensible farm laws (2020-2021) are examples of vital legislation thwarted by blind opposition.
Third, the weak, or virtually non-existent Committee System has reduced most legislative debate into superficial, highly partisan grandstanding. As Woodrow Wilson said, "Congress (Parliament) in session is Congress on exhibition; Congress in Committees is Congress at work.
Fourth, deliberate marginalisation of local governments completely transformed legislators role into local advocates and disguised executives: they are expected to nurture the constituency all the time, and focus on local service delivery without the statutory power. Finally, the increasing illegitimate expenditure in elections to induce voters made legislators influence-peddlers looking out for opportunities to amass wealth and raise money for elections all the time. As a result, a system of plutocracy and kleptocracy has come into place in most parts of the country.
Vilification of parties and legislators and moralising will not improve things. We need to address the causes of legislative decline. Despite all the noise and dysfunctionality, we are still a strong, real and robust democracy. We need honest introspection and systemic solutions to strengthen our legislatures.
The author is the founder of Lok Satta movement and Foundation for Democratic Reforms. Email: drjploksatta@gmail.com/ Twitter@jp_loksatta
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UConn vs. DePaul Predictions, BetMGM Promo Codes, & Picks: Spread, Total - January 2
Tuesday's contest between the No. 5 UConn Huskies (11-2, 1-1 Big East) and DePaul Blue Demons (3-9, 0-1 Big East) at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion has a projected final score of 82-63 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of heavily favored UConn, so it should be a one-sided matchup. The game will start at 6:30 PM ET on January 2.
The game has no set line.
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UConn vs. DePaul Game Info & Odds
- Date: Tuesday, January 2, 2024
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Where: Storrs, Connecticut
- Venue: Harry A. Gampel Pavilion
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UConn vs. DePaul Score Prediction
- Prediction: UConn 82, DePaul 63
Spread & Total Prediction for UConn vs. DePaul
- Computer Predicted Spread: UConn (-19.1)
- Computer Predicted Total: 144.8
UConn has a 7-5-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to DePaul, who is 4-7-0 ATS. The Huskies are 6-6-0 and the Blue Demons are 4-7-0 in terms of hitting the over.
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UConn Performance Insights
- The Huskies' +244 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 18.8 points per game) is a result of scoring 83 points per game (37th in college basketball) while giving up 64.2 per outing (38th in college basketball).
- UConn wins the rebound battle by an average of 10.4 boards. It is pulling down 39.6 rebounds per game (68th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 29.2 per outing.
- UConn knocks down 8.1 three-pointers per game (127th in college basketball) at a 32.7% rate (223rd in college basketball), compared to the 6.1 per game its opponents make at a 35.1% rate.
- The Huskies rank seventh in college basketball by averaging 109 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 58th in college basketball, allowing 84.4 points per 100 possessions.
- UConn has come up on top in the turnover battle by 1.2 turnovers per game, committing 9.5 (30th in college basketball action) while forcing 10.7 (294th in college basketball).
DePaul Performance Insights
- The Blue Demons' -102 scoring differential (being outscored by 8.5 points per game) is a result of putting up 66.9 points per game (331st in college basketball) while giving up 75.4 per outing (283rd in college basketball).
- DePaul falls short in the rebound battle by an average of 4.9 boards. It pulls down 31.3 rebounds per game (350th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 36.2.
- DePaul makes 6.9 three-pointers per game (244th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.2 on average.
- DePaul has lost the turnover battle on average this season, committing 13.3 per game (298th in college basketball) while forcing 10.7 (294th in college basketball).
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At the stroke of midnight, the New Year gives a clean slate for long-elusive resolutions
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s an annual end-of-year exercise in futility for many. But a clean slate awaits at the stroke of midnight for the next round of resolutions.
From the first spray of fireworks to the closing chorus of “Auld Lang Syne” 366 days into the future — 2024 is a leap year — it could be the year for finally achieving long-elusive goals, fulfilling aspirations and being resolute on all those New Year resolutions.
“As humans, we are creatures that aspire,” said Omid Fotuhi, a social psychologist who is a motivation and performance researcher.
“The fact that we have goals, the fact that we want to set goals is just a manifestation of that internal and almost universal desire to want to stretch, to want to reach, to want to expand and grow,” said Fotuhi, the director of learning innovation at Western Governors University Labs and a research associate at the University of Pittsburgh.
“New Year’s resolutions are one of those ways in which we do that,” he said. “There’s something very liberating about a fresh start. Imagine starting on a blank canvas. Anything is possible.”
If so, could this be the year to run a marathon, vanquish (or make peace with) old foes such as the bathroom scale and a thickening waist? Maybe learn Mandarin or register to vote, and actually vote? So many questions, and so much time to delay.
Tim Williams used to issue himself a panoply of resolutions: lose weight, drink less, exercise more and yada yada.
Now, he doesn’t bother.
“In the past, I would make them, and I would fail or give up on them or whatever,” said Williams, a part-time resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Carla Valeria Silva de Santos, a Florida transplant from Brazil, wants to learn to play the guitar. A native Portuguese speaker, she wants to learn Spanish and improve her English.
With any resolution, she said, the ultimate goal is “to improve your life and be in peace with yourself.”
Josh Moore, another Fort Lauderdale resident, sees things in line with the natural philosopher Sir Isaac Newton and physics. For every action there must be an equal reaction.
“If you do something like eat a bunch of candy or a bunch of desserts at a holiday party, go run,” he said while interrupting a jog with his dog. “Maybe you went out drinking too much and you might have a hangover. But then next day when you’re feeling better, go to the gym.”
Too many people are too soft on themselves, he posited. “You’ve got to actually hold yourself accountable.”
Resolutions don’t have to be big, grandiose or overly ambitious, Fotuhi said.
Even it they are, he said value should not exclusively be derived from the achievement but also be measured by what you become by trying to better yourself.
“Goals are only there to serve a function to get you started,” Fotuhi said. “If they don’t do that, then maybe that’s not the appropriate goal for you.”
In other words, it is a time to recalibrate goals and expectations, he said, adding that some people hang on to outdated goals for way too long.
“If you set a goal that’s overly ambitious, that doesn’t have the effect of getting you excited and making you believe that it’s possible, then maybe you should think about a goal that’s a little bit more within your reach — starting with a 5k for instance, then moving up to 10K,” Fotuhi said.
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Bloody Mary, Sandman and Dry Bones—Oh My! Here Are 35 Scary Games To Play When Bored
Are you looking for some spooky fun? If you find yourself bored at home this winter and craving some much-needed time away from screens, try playing a scary game! Not only is it a fun way to bond with friends and family members, but it can serve as an exciting adrenaline rush at little to no cost.
Parade collected 35 scary games to play when bored that you can do at home—both solo, or with friends and family. Few experiences elicit the thrill and camaraderie that playing scary games with friends does. Plus, going out to eat and spending excessive money on events can get redundant after a while.
From classic games like Bloody Mary and The Candyman to popular board games like the Ouija Board, keep reading for the best and scariest games to play. Brace yourself! Expect chills to be sent up your spine, your heart to pound and plenty of horror-filled fun.
Spoiler alert: many of these games involve dark rooms, lit candles and mirrors.
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35 Scary Games To Play When Bored
1. Ouija Board
Want to chat with the afterlife? Tread cautiously. The Ouija Board is often hailed as the paranormal party starter, inviting players to communicate with spirits through a simple (and unnerving) séance. Place your hands on the planchette and await supernatural guidance to spell out messages.
2. Queen of Spades
Prepare for a spooky bathroom ritual. Place a Queen of Spades card against the mirror and draw a set of stairs with red lipstick. Light a candle, close your eyes and chant "Queen of Spades, come" three times to see if it appears. If you're unsuccessful, make sure to tell her to go away—or else.
Related: We Ranked the 151 Best Horror Movies of All Time, From 'Halloween' to 'Get Out'
3. The Candyman
Are you ready to meet the Candyman? We have a feeling he's not all that friendly. Players stand before a mirror in a dark room, repeating "Candyman" five times to summon the spirit. Hurry to turn on the lights! Otherwise, the Candyman will get you.
4. Concentrate
Stay focused, now. Have someone stand directly behind you, facing the back of your head, while reciting the "Concentrate" poem. Behind closed eyes, the game is supposed to reveal how you will die. For example, the color orange suggests dying in a fire while white signifies death from old age. Spooky, huh?
5. Light As A Feather, Stiff As A Board
Talk about a supernatural trust fall. This scary game involves lifting an individual, using only fingertips, all while chanting, "Light as a feather, stiff as a board." Legend suggests that supernatural forces are at play, making the seemingly impossible task a reality before everyone's eyes.
Related: Looking for a Good Scare? These Are the 20 Best Horror Movies on Max Right Now
6. Sandman
The opposite of "Light As A Feather, Stiff As A Board," Sandman weighs you down. With one person lying face down, everyone else forms a circle in complete silence. One participant describes a tale of murder and how their body is full of sand. When the person lying down attempts to stand back up, the sensation of being filled with sand intensifies.
7. Dead Man, Dead Man, Take Me To Your Grave
Have one person close their eyes while the other directs them to move their arms back and forth, gradually reducing the repetitions. The speaker chants, "Dead man, dead man, take me to your grave," until the other person's arms seemingly rise on their own.
8. Bloody Mary
Bloody Mary is a timeless scary game that your great-grandparents probably played. Players will summon a ghostly apparition (AKA Bloody Mary) by chanting her name into a mirror in a dark room. It's all fun and games until you start wondering if that figure in the mirror is just your imagination, or something more...
Related: The Best Horror Movie for Each Zodiac Sign
9. Binoculars Game
As the sun sets, close and lock all doors and windows. Place a lit flashlight on each windowsill, tie a rope to a chair or heavy object near a door and loop it around one participant—who must remain silent.
Slide a message under the door and at precisely 10:30 p.m., with only flashlights illuminating the house, begin to listen for sounds. If you hear a knocking, use binoculars and scissors to navigate and check each window.
10. The Midnight Man
The Midnight Man is allegedly based on an old Pagan punishment. Everyone writes their full names on paper, placing it in front of a wooden door. Light a candle on top of the paper and knock on the door 22 times, just before midnight. Try to time it so the final knock times up with midnight, then blow out the candle and open the door to release the Midnight Man. Walk around the dark house with a newly lit candle until 3:33 a.m.—if the candle goes out, the Midnight Man is close by.
Related: 20 Best Scary Horror Movies on Netflix Right Now
11. Three Kings
Set up two mirrors facing each other and sit in a chair—the King's throne—between them. Hold a lit candle without looking at the flame and begin asking questions into the darkness, beginning precisely at 3:30 a.m. Don't be surprised if you receive an answer from one of the mirrors.
12. The Picture Game
Gather some rope, scissors, small mirrors, an empty glass and a flash camera. Make a circle on the floor with the rope and place the glass in the center filled with a bit of alcohol. Everyone surrounds the circle, holding mirrors with the reflective side upwards while closing their eyes in a dark room. While reciting the game's chant, everyone passes around the camera, taking turns capturing pictures in the dark while declaring "I caught you." Will any of the photos reveal a ghostly orb?
13. Ghost
No Ouija Board? No problem—you can still chat with the afterlife if you dare. In a dark room of candles, shuffle a deck of cards nine times and deal yourself 11 cards facedown, placing the remaining cards in a deck in front of others. Ask questions to the ghost and watch them respond. Hearts mean "yes," spades mean "no," diamonds mean "maybe" and clubs mean "I don't know."
Related: How You Would Die in a Horror Movie Based on Your Zodiac Sign
14. The Telephone Ritual
Find an abandoned, dark house and locate the bathroom. Sprinkle salt across the threshold outside the door, lock it securely and illuminate the toilet with a flashlight. Dial the house's landline number from your cell phone and wait to see who—or what—responds to the phone call.
15. The Pendulum
Create a pendulum by attaching an object to a string, allowing it to dangle freely. Explore the depths of your subconscious and the supernatural by asking questions aloud and seeing which way the pendulum swings.
16. Devil Face
Warning: do not play if you do not wish to see a devil's face. The name is in the game, what can we say? Stand in front of a mirror in a dark bathroom, right before midnight. Close your eyes and open them when the clock strikes midnight to witness a devil in the mirror.
Related: The 15 Best Scary Horror Movies on Amazon's Prime Video Right Now
17. Ma Lon
Prepare to be hunted by spirits. Light a cigarette or incense and place it near an empty can. If the cigarette burns with the inhaling and exhaling motion, it signals the summoning of a spirit. Get ready, as they will target your lower body and you need to work to banish the spirit before the light extinguishes.
18. Baby Blue
Are you sure you're ready for a child? By yourself in a dark room, repeat "Baby blue, blue baby" 13 times while cradling your arms and facing a mirror. After completing the chant, the sensation of holding a baby is said to manifest.
20. Monster Tag
Monster Tag is a bit more friendly for all ages, but adds the anticipatory factor all scary games require. One participant starts as the monster, wearing a mask, and is fully blindfolded. Players stay within a circle while the monster roams with outstretched arms, attempting to tag others. When the monster emits sounds, players must mimic them, as in Marco Polo.
21. The Bath Game
In a dark bathroom, fill the tub with water and sit on the edge. Wash your hair with closed eyes and chant, "Daruma-san fell down, Daruma-san fell down.” You should begin to visualize a ghostly figure named Daruma-san falling and dying in the bathtub. Just don't make eye contact.
Related: We've Got Chills! 15 Classic Halloween Monsters and Where They Come From
22. Man Hunt
Man Hunt is a fun combination of tag and hide and seek in the dark. Participants navigate the outdoors in the dark, combining the excitement of a chase with an eerie atmosphere. Suspense builds quickly while you're hiding and on the run!
23. Red Door Yellow Door
Red Door, Yellow Door game is a hypnosis-based activity where one participant guides another into a trance-like state. The guide instructs the participant to visualize a red door and a yellow door, leading to a mysterious
"Mind Palace." The participant explores this imaginary space while the guide asks questions about their surroundings.
24. Cat Scratching Game
Lie on the floor with your head on another participant's lap while they tell eerie stories about a cat and rub your temples. Once they're done, stand up and lift your shirt to see if there are any red claw marks from a summoned ghostly cat.
25. Ghost Stories
There's nothing better than gathering around a fire, holding a flashlight beneath your chin and spooking your friends with ghost stories. Whether you tell old, urban legends or make up your own, telling ghost stories can serve as a spooky way to pass the time. Turn it into a game by having a competition to see who can tell the scariest story!
Related: Yikes! 15 Scary Ghost Stories From Reddit To Keep You Up at Night
26. Pencil Game
For the pencil game, all you need is a sheet of paper and two pencils. Draw a large X on the paper and label two quadrants "no" and the other two "yes." Cross the pencils over the paper to form four separate boxes and say "Charlie, Charlie, are you here?" If one of the pencils moves towards yes, you may have just communicated with a ghost.
27. Elevator Game
What if elevators could take you to otherworldly dimensions? Ride an elevator in a building with at least ten floors and follow this sequence: up to the 4th floor; down to the 2nd floor; up to the 6th floor; back down to the 2nd floor; up to the 10th floor; and then down to the 5th floor. Legend has it you may have some supernatural experiences along the way.
28. Dry Bones
Are you ready to summon Dry Bones, the demon, for a game of hide and seek? Light a match in a dark bathroom after midnight, must close your eyes and visualize a prize. If you hear a moaning...that's Dry Bones accepting the challenge. Find a hiding spot and avoid Dry Bones until 3:00 a.m., or lose your soul. The choice is yours.
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29. The Thumb Game
This scary game is based on a Japanese legend about a murdered woman whose body parts were found—all except for her left thumb. Sit in a circle holding the left thumb of the person to your right, with a lit candle in the center. Everyone closes their eyes while making the chant to be transported to the village where the murder occurred. The goal is to locate the missing thumb without releasing anyone's grip.
30. The Answer Man
10 against one seems like pretty good odds, right? Have at least 10 people stand in a circle, each with a phone in hand. Have everyone exchange numbers with the person to their left and simultaneously call that number. While most will encounter a busy signal, the goal of the game is to see if someone connects with the Answer Man.
31. Sara Sarita
Sit on the floor across from a friend and say, "Sara Sarita, may we join your game?" Each participant tosses a coin, and if both land on heads, the answer is "yes," both tails mean "no," and a combination results in "maybe." If and only if you receive a yes can you ask Sara Sarita a question.
32. Hide-And-Seek in the Dark
This classic childhood game turns into a heart-pounding adventure quickly with the lights out. Whether you play indoors or outdoors, the anticipation is much higher in the darkness, no matter if you're the one doing the hiding or the seeking.
33. The Dice Game
Place a dice inside a cup and hold another in your hand. While standing by a table, announce the initiation of the game, express your willingness to make a wager, visualize your greatest desire and then exit the room for seven minutes. If the cup with the second dice is overturned, it signifies acceptance of your bet by someone—or something—in the room.
Related: Haunted Hollywood! Tinseltown's Most Disturbing Legends, Ghosts and Spooky Sights
34. The Corner Game
With four other friends, turn off all the lights and stand in the corners of a room. Follow a series of specific moves in an attempt to draw demons out of the ceiling. Hopefully, nobody mysteriously disappears in the shadow of the night...
35. Tsuji-Ura
This ancient, Japanese game involves players seeking answers at a crossroads—using only a comb and a face-covering. After dark, stand near the center and make the comb speak by running fingers across its teeth while reciting "Tsuji-ura, tsuji-ura, grant me a true response." Cover your face and wait. If a stranger approaches, ask them to tell you your fortune.
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A Year of Challenges: Political and Environmental Crises in Latin America in 2023
In a year marked by significant political and environmental events, the Latin American region faced a series of considerable challenges in 2023. Argentina broke traditional political norms by electing libertarian outsider Javier Milei as their president. Milei’s drastic economic reforms, including the abolition of the central bank, sparked widespread protests and concerns over anti-democratic measures.
Political Turmoil and Economic Reforms in Argentina
Argentina’s political landscape took a drastic turn with the election of libertarian Javier Milei as President. His radical economic reforms, including the abolition of the central bank, sparked widespread protests. The move led many to raise concerns over anti-democratic measures, causing a wave of unrest in Argentina.
Ecuador’s Elections Overshadowed by Violence
Ecuador’s elections, won by wealthy businessman Daniel Noboa, were marred by violent crime and the assassination of a candidate. The elections were shadowed by a sense of fear and apprehension, further destabilizing the country’s political scenario.
Guatemala’s Progressive Victory and Political Opposition
In Guatemala, progressive congressman Bernardo Arevalo’s presidential victory faced attempts to undermine his legitimacy. The political opposition’s attempts to delegitimize Arevalo’s win have led to a tense political climate in the country.
Venezuela and Guyana’s Territorial Dispute
Tensions escalated between Venezuela and Guyana due to a territorial dispute over the oil-rich Essequibo region. Venezuela’s deployment of troops and accusations of provocation against the UK added fuel to the fire.
Migration and Environmental Crisis in Panama
In Panama, the Darien Jungle became a perilous migration corridor, with a dramatic increase in migrants, including many children, risking the treacherous journey. Concurrently, the Panama Canal suffered from an unprecedented drought, causing a significant drop in ship crossings and economic implications.
Chile’s Constitutional Crisis and Haiti’s Gang Violence
Chile rejected a new constitution for the second time, leading to political instability. Meanwhile, Haiti received approval from the UN for an international force to combat surging gang violence, marking a significant step in the country’s fight against crime.
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LeBron James erupts in fury as crunch-time shot ruled 2-pointer: ‘Super frustrating’
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James erupted at NBA officials on Saturday night as the team fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 108-106.
With under 5 seconds to play, James made what he thought was a game-tying 3-pointer. But the NBA’s replay center had a different view. James’ shot was called a 2-pointer. As the PA announcer at the Target Center told the crowd of the call, James and Anthony Davis ran to the monitor on the scorer’s table and pointed to the screen to try to plead his case.
James was fiery in his postgame press conference.
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“It’s obviously a 3,” James said. “My foot is behind the line. I mean, you can see the space between the front of my foot and the 3-point line. You can clearly see a white, the wood on the floor, there’s a space in between the front of my foot and the 3-point line. So, you know, Stevie Wonder can see that, champ.”
James scored 26 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter. He was also celebrating his 39th birthday.
But his ire was drawn at replay officials who are headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey.
“They said it was out of their hands,” James said. “The Secaucus, whatever, over there in the replay center or whatever, somebody over there eating a ham sandwich or somebody made the call.”
Official Tony Brothers said in the pool report the review wasn’t conclusive enough to overturn the call on the floor.
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“The play was ruled a 2-point field goal on the floor during live play,” Brothers said. “After video review, there wasn’t clear and conclusive evidence to overturn it from a 2 to a 3, and that’s why it stood as a 2-point field goal.”
James disagreed and wondered what the point of replay was.
“It’s super frustrating in the sense of what the hell we got a replay for?” he said. “What do we have replay for if even the replay gets it wrong? It’s like, who’s the part of the replay center? Like, do we got robots in there that’s making the Teslas? What’s going on? If you don’t see that, that is clear, that is clear.”
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ELDORET, Kenya (AP) — Police in Kenya are investigating the slaying of three-time Ugandan Olympian Benjamin Kiplagat, whose body was found with stab wounds inside his brother's car on Sunday morning, a local official said.
Kiplagat had been driving the car before his body was discovered in the vehicle on the outskirts of Eldoret, a town located 312 kilometers (163 miles) west of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, according to Stephen Okal, police commander from the nearby Moiben area.
“This was murder, but we do not know the motive for now,” Okal said.
As a long-distance runner, Kiplagat specialized in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. He represented Uganda in six World Athletics Championships and at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics.
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Colombo, Jan 1 Sri Lanka must continue to forge ahead on a demanding path with formidable challenges in 2024 to achieve economic stability, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said in his New Year's message.
Wickremesinghe on Sunday added that Sri Lanka has achieved a foundational success in saving the country from financial distress due to the unwavering commitment of all citizens and their resilience throughout the past year, Xinhua news agency reported.
The President said that the responsibility to contribute to national resurgence rests with every Sri Lankan, and that recognising and fulfilling this collective responsibility is crucial for the rebuilding of the nation.
Wickremesinghe urged Sri Lankans to strive to make the New Year a prosperous one through responsible and dedicated efforts.
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16-year-old suspect arrested in fatal shooting of 1 teen, injuring another
DALLAS - A 16-year-old faces a manslaughter charge and aggravated assault charge after two 14-year-olds were shot Friday.
Around 4:40 a.m., Dallas Police were called to a shooting call in the 3100 block of Harry Hines Blvd. where they found two teens had been shot.
Dallas Fire Rescue responded and both teens were taken to a hospital.
One of the 14-year-old boys succumbed to his injuries on Sunday, according to DPD. The other 14-year-old boy is expected to survive.
The 16-year-old male suspect was initially arrested on two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. DPD said one aggravated assault charge will be upgraded to manslaughter.
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Such is the psyche of the Indian people that politics and religion are deeply intertwined. The Indian subcontinent is the cradle of world religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism, and other religions such as Sikhism and Jainism. It is the land where Sufism has flourished; where Islam expanded under Muslim rulers even as the subcontinent remained 80% Hindu. India has had warm, ancient ties with Judaism and Christianity — so much so that a BBC documentary captures the strong belief that the Rozabal Shrine in Srinagar is in fact the tomb of Jesus of Nazareth.
Religion, sadly, divides people, and on the flip side, the incendiary mix of politics and religion was fuelled sadistically by the British Raj in the two decades before Independence. It led to the horrific Partition violence, the massacre of Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs and the birth of Pakistan — a nation in the throes of an existential and financial crisis 75 years after Independence.
Such were the inflamed passions during Partition that it saw the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, ironically an apostle of peace and non-violence, on the evening of January 30, 1948. Gandhi was walking towards his evening prayer meeting at Birla House, New Delhi, when he was shot dead by the Hindu fanatic, Nathuram Godse.
Incidentally, Gandhi did not die with the words “Hé Ram” on his lips as is the popular myth. However, this story gained quick currency because Gandhiji was deeply religious; he was headed for his prayer meeting and the fact that Lord Ram has the most beloved persona in Indian mythology.
Lord Ram is the foremost among the Gods worshipped in India — almost all Hindus have grown up hearing stories of Ram’s greatness, his devotion to his parents, his deep love for his brothers, and his wife Sita (in spite of the washerman episode), his popularity with his subjects and his leadership as an ideal king. All of which translates into a single phrase, ‘Ram Rajya’ — the rule of Ram — an ideal to follow.
One could argue that it was this ideal that the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was invoking, when, in the aftermath of the 2002 Gujarat riots, he advised the then Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi, to follow ‘Raj Dharma’ and bring the anti-Muslim riots under control.
In September 1990, it was the then BJP President LK Advani's Ram Rath Yatra from Somnath to Ayodhya, to demand a Ram Temple at Ayodhya, which whipped up religious sentiments across the country and paved the way for the BJP’s rise to power. Two years later, on December 6, 1992, it led to the tragic demolition of the Babri Masjid — the disputed mosque on land revered as Ram Janmabhoomi, the birthplace of Lord Ram. This demolition saw widespread communal violence and deaths, the Bombay riots of December, 1992 followed by the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts which killed 257 people and injured 1,400.
On November 9, 2019, a five-member Supreme Court bench headed by the Chief Justice of India Justice Ranjan Gogoi delivered the final judgement in the mandir-masjid dispute ordering 2.77 acres to be handed over for the construction of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple and an alternate 5 acres land to the Sunni Central Waqf Board for the construction of a mosque as a replacement for the demolished Babri Masjid.
It is the collective failure of all of us Indians — Hindus and Muslims — and primarily politicians from both the communities, that we could not resolve the mandir-masjid dispute amicably. It is the failure of our politicians and leaders that they could not come up with a vision for a united India and a win-win solution respecting the religious sentiments of all concerned. A number of possibilities existed and pursuing one of them would have been a real Vishwa Guru moment for India, applauded by the world community.
Alas, India missed that grand opportunity and the Ram Mandir continues to be at the centre of polarising politics in the run-up to the 2024 general elections. The latest, half-witted controversy in Indian politics centres around who has been invited — and not invited — to attend the January 22 inauguration of the Ram temple. The unwatchable news television channels are running ludicrous debates around this question and will be spending hundreds of hours on the build-up to the inauguration. Nothing seems to be more important for these TV journalists and celebrity anchors than this temple and its inauguration. Attending or not attending the temple inauguration has been reduced to a test of one’s patriotism.
Lord Ram’s vision of a Ram Rajya and Raj Dharma where all voices are accommodated has been set aside, turning the temple inauguration into a mega event of a political party.
Would Mahatma Gandhi have attended this inauguration? Or would he have paid obeisance to Lord Ram in his own distinct way, on some other day?
The author is a journalist and works for a policy research think tank. He tweets at @abhay_vaidya
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VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — Southern California’s Ventura County issued a temporary evacuation warning Saturday for some coastal residents due to high surf that pounded the West Coast this week but has begun to calm down.
County officials warned that powerful waves, expected to reach up to 20 feet (6 meters) high, were forecast near a stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway, and the fire department told people to avoid coastal areas. Authorities lifted the evacuation warning in the afternoon.
People who gathered in the morning at Pierpont Beach in the city of Ventura to gaze at the churning waters were warned not to go beyond the large sand berms that were put up Friday to protect waterfront homes, and officials closed some streets.
Ventura Mayor Joe Schroeder called this week’s surf an “extraordinary event,” the likes of which he had not previously seen in his 14 years living in the city.
Fire department spokesperson Andy VanSciver said there were no reports Saturday of damage or injuries but the evacuation warning would remain in place until the waves recede. Earlier in the week, authorities rescued eight people who were injured by the surf.
Elsewhere along the California coast, flooding led to closures of some streets and bike paths. A high surf warning in the San Francisco Bay Area was downgraded to an advisory, with the National Weather Service saying wave heights had declined.
Some surfers took advantage of the waves in Seal Beach, a small city about 30 miles (45 kilometers) south of Los Angeles.
Miles Malohn, a 23-year-old from Irvine who has been surfing for about a decade, said it was one of the largest winter swells he has seen in years.
“It was pretty hectic out there for a few waves,” Malohn said. “You had to be really selective with which ones that you ride so that you don’t end up hurt or wiping out really bad.”
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Austin reported from Sacramento, and AP photographer Damian Dovarganes in Seal Beach, California, contributed. Austin is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Austin on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter: @sophieadanna
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CeeDee Lamb Had Perfect Four-Word Response to NFL Drug Testing Him After Record-Breaking Game vs. Lions
Much like he is for his quarterback Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was an easy target for the NFL.
Lamb dominated the Detroit Lions defense in a record-setting effort that saw him rack up 13 receptions for a career-high 227 receiving yards and a touchdown en route to the 20—19 victory on Saturday night.
Not only was it arguably the best game of Lamb's career, but the monster night capped off an incredible campaign for the Dallas wideout, who broke the franchise's single-season record for receptions and receiving yards, both marks previously held by Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin.
Immediately after his huge game on national television, the NFL issued him a drug test. Lamb had the perfect reaction, screenshotting a photo of the drug test and saying, "Waste no time huh?"
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Clearly, there is nothing random about the NFL"s "random" drug tests, as they couldn't even wait a day to make sure Lamb wasn't using performance-enhancers after his 227-yard outburst.
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California law banning most firearms in public is taking effect as the legal fight over it continues
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California law that bans people from carrying firearms in most public places will take effect on New Year’s Day, even as a court case continues to challenge the law.
A U.S. district judge issued a ruling Dec. 20 to block the law from taking effect, saying it violates the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and deprives people of their ability to defend themselves and their loved ones.
But on Saturday, a federal appeals court put a temporary hold on the district judge’s ruling. The appeals court decision allows the law to go into effect as the legal fight continues. Attorneys are scheduled to file arguments to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in January and in February.
The law, signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, prohibits people from carrying concealed guns in 26 places including public parks and playgrounds, churches, banks and zoos.
The ban applies regardless of whether the person has a permit to carry a concealed weapon. One exception is for privately owned businesses that put up signs saying people are allowed to bring guns on their premises.
“This ruling will allow our common-sense gun laws to remain in place while we appeal the district court’s dangerous ruling,” Newsom posted to X, formerly Twitter, after the appeals court acted Saturday. “Californians overwhelmingly support efforts to ensure that places like hospitals, libraries and children’s playgrounds remain safe and free from guns.”
The California Rifle and Pistol Association sued to block the law. When U.S. District Judge Cormac Carney granted a preliminary injunction blocking the law, he wrote that the law was “sweeping, repugnant to the Second Amendment, and openly defiant of the Supreme Court.”
Carney wrote that gun rights groups are likely to succeed in proving it unconstitutional, meaning it would be permanently overturned.
The law overhauls California’s rules for concealed carry permits in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, which set several states scrambling to react with their own laws. That decision said the constitutionality of gun laws must be assessed by whether they are “consistent with the nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation.”
Newsom has said he will keep pushing for stricter gun measures.
Newsom has positioned himself as a national leader on gun control while he is being increasingly eyed as a potential presidential candidate. He has called for and signed a variety of bills, including measures targeting untraceable “ghost guns,” the marketing of firearms to children and allowing people to bring lawsuits over gun violence. That legislation was patterned on a Texas anti-abortion law.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta appealed Carney’s decision. Bonta, a Democrat, said that if the district judge’s ruling to block the law were allowed to stand, it “would endanger communities by allowing guns in places where families and children gather.”
The California Pistol and Rifle Association’s president, Chuck Michel, said in a statement that under the law, gun permit holders “wouldn’t be able to drive across town without passing through a prohibited area and breaking the law.” Michel said criminals are deterred when law-abiding citizens can defend themselves.
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Lions-Cowboys game ends in controversy as penalty thwarts Detroit’s go-ahead 2-point conversion
The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys game was mired in controversy on Saturday after a penalty thwarted a potential game-winning 2-point conversion play.
The play would have given the Lions a 21-20 lead and likely the victory. But officials said Lions offensive lineman Tyler Decker wasn’t an eligible receiver when he caught the pass that would have put Detroit up one point with 23 seconds remaining. Two plays later, Detroit’s pass attempt was incomplete and Dallas won the game, 20-19.
Video appeared to show Decker and Penei Sewell talking with referee Brad Allen and backup tackle Dan Skipper running over to Allen as well. As Skipper runs over, Allen runs as if someone had already reported in. Skipper was the one deemed to have reported in.
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In the postgame, the explanations contradicted each other. Lions quarterback Jared Goff said he was sure Decker reported as an eligible receiver and Skipper had not. Allen said Skipper reported to him as an eligible receiver but then went to the tackle spot, which meant he didn’t have to report at all. Decker was already in the game.
“That conversation is where (Skipper) reports to me, and I then go to the defensive team, and I say to them ‘(Skipper) has reported as an eligible receiver,’ so they will be aware of who has reported and then I return to my position,” Allen said in the pool report. “That was the conversation with the defensive line.”
Head coach Dan Campbell was agitated after the game and suggested that he talked about this scenario with officials before the game.
“I don’t want to talk about it,” he said. “I explain everything pregame to a tee, OK? I did that.”
Decker said he and Campbell talked about the scenario.
“All I really want to say on it, just so I don’t get myself into trouble, is I did exactly what coach told me to do,” Decker said. “It was my understanding, too, Dan brings up the possibility of those sorts of plays pregame, so I did what I was told to do. Did how we did it in practice all week.”
Goff pleaded Detroit’s case as officials discussed what they were going to call.
“Very confused,” Goff said. “What I do know, and I don’t know if I’ll get fined for this, but I do know that Decker reported. I do know that Dan Skipper did not. I do know that they said that Dan Skipper did.”
NFL fans were not happy with some calling for Allen to be fired or demoted.
The game could affect playoff standings.
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A win for the Lions could have catapulted them to the top of the NFC standings and put them in a position to get a first-round bye. For the Cowboys, they remain at the top among wild-card teams. They clinched a playoff spot a few weeks ago.
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Aadhaar-Linked Job Cards: A New Year’s Shift in MGNREGA Payment Policy
As the clock strikes midnight, marking the onset of the new year, a significant shift in payment policy will be initiated under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in India. The long-anticipated mandate for the Aadhaar-based payment system (ABPS) will come into effect, binding the workers’ Aadhaar numbers to their job cards. This change has been delayed five times, the most recent deadline being December 31, 2023. However, despite these extensions, nearly 34.8% of job card holders remain unprepared for ABPS as of December 27, with 12.7% of active workers ineligible for the change.
Deletions and Discrepancies
Under the pressure from the Central Government to achieve a 100% ABPS compliance, states have allegedly resorted to deleting many job cards lacking Aadhaar eligibility. The reasons cited for these deletions often revolve around document discrepancies or a perceived unwillingness to work. LibTech India, a collective of academics and activists, has documented the removal of 7.6 crore workers from the system in a span of 21 months, linking most of these deletions to ABPS ineligibility.
The Cost of Compliance
Critics argue that the enforcement of ABPS, when over one-third of MGNREGA workers are ineligible, contradicts the right to work guaranteed by the Act. They call on the government to reconsider the mandatory implementation of ABPS, reinstate erroneously deleted workers, and compensate them for lost work opportunities.
Aadhaar Misuse and Biometric Fraud
Amidst the push for ABPS, concerns about Aadhaar misuse and biometric fraud have surfaced. Technology activists and researchers highlight issues such as Aadhaar data theft and fingerprint cloning. They also point to the Supreme Court’s ruling on linking Aadhaar to bank accounts and the challenges in implementing guidelines to prevent fraud. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has recorded millions of fraud complaints related to Aadhaar-enabled payment systems, amplifying these concerns. To counter this, locking biometrics has been suggested as a preventative measure.
The government remains steadfast in its assertion that ABPS, with its multiple layers of Aadhaar seeding, will prevent fraud, expedite payments, and decrease payment rejections. But as the new year dawns and the new system comes into effect, only time will tell if the benefits outweigh the costs.
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AAP and Central Government Clash Over Republic Day Parade Tableaux Selection
In a recent development, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Central Government of India have found themselves embroiled in a dispute over the selection process for the Republic Day parade tableaux. The bone of contention arises from the rejection of tableaux proposed by the AAP government in Delhi and West Bengal’s government.
Allegations of Bias
The AAP’s proposed tableau, which highlighted Delhi government’s educational reforms and model schools, was turned down, much to the party’s dismay. Despite being met with favorable remarks from the selection committee, the tableau was not chosen for inclusion in the parade. This decision has prompted the AAP to accuse the central government of harboring bias and attempting to suppress the AAP’s accomplishments.
Central Government’s Response
Countering the allegations, the central government maintains that the selection process is impartial and hinges solely on expert evaluation. It asserts that there is no room for favoritism or bias, and the decision to include or exclude a tableau is based on its merit.
Political Friction Exposed
This tableau tussle has become a mirror reflecting the ongoing political tension between the AAP, which governs Delhi, and the BJP-led central government. Both parties have accused each other of politicizing the Republic Day celebrations, an event that symbolizes India’s cultural diversity and historical heritage. Union jal shakti minister Gajendra Shekhawat has urged states to participate in the annual Bharat Parv at the Red Fort, emphasizing the need to avoid politicizing national events.
Defence Ministry’s Stance
According to sources from the Ministry of Defence, the tableaux proposals from Punjab and West Bengal did not align with the broader themes of this year’s parade. The Defence Ministry has outlined that an Expert Committee evaluates tableaux proposals and that only 15-16 out of 30 states or Union territories will be selected for presentation. The central government is also preparing a three-year programme that covers all states or Union territories, inviting those not selected for the Republic Day Parade to showcase their tableaux during the Bharat Parv.
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BERLIN (AP) — Three more people were detained Sunday in connection with a reported threat of an attack on the Cologne Cathedral over the holidays, German authorities said.
The detentions came only days after a 30-year-old Tajik man was detained in relation to an alleged plot to attack the world-famous cathedral by Islamic extremists in the western German city.
The suspects were detained in the western cities of Duisburg, Herne and Dueren in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, and their apartments were also searched there. No details about their identities were released.
All of the detained suspects — including the Tajik who was arrested last week — allegedly belong to a larger network that included people across Germany and in other European countries, according to Cologne police chief Johannes Hermanns, German news agency dpa reported.
The attack was supposed to have been carried out with a car loaded with explosives, local media reported.
Cologne police said in a Sunday news conference that the cathedral's underground parking garage had been searched and that explosives detection dogs had been deployed — but nothing was found. Since the early morning, the entrance and exit of the underground garage had also been checked for suspicious activity.
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Interior Minister Herbert Reul called the latest detentions a “success, for which I would like to thank the investigators."
Islamic extremists have always been active, but they are currently more active than usual and the Catholic cathedral was a prime target for them, Reul said, according to dpa. “The police always try to be a few steps ahead," he added.
Police had received information about a planned militant attack on Cologne Cathedral shortly before Christmas. The attack was to be carried out on New Year's Eve.
The city’s world-famous cathedral has been under high protection for a week and the threat led to the closure of the house of worship for tourists since Christmas Eve.
Usually, more than 100,000 tourists visit the cathedral in the last week of the year. In recent days, only worshippers were allowed to enter the building for Mass, but they had to go through thorough security checks involving sniffer dogs.
On Sunday evening, around 1,000 police officers were on duty around the cathedral as revelers began celebrating the end of 2023.
Reul, the state interior minister, encouraged people to celebrate and not stay at home despite the attack threat.
“Islamist terror is still a threat on German streets,” he said. “We have often suppressed that. And whenever there is a one-off event like this, we are all very electrified again.”
However, it would be wrong to panic, said Reul. “I say: Celebrate! Behave yourselves! Take care — and enjoy the transition into the new year.”
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2 teens dead after Dallas police find them shot inside car
DALLAS - An investigation is underway after Dallas police found two teens shot inside a vehicle on Saturday.
Officers responded to a shooting call in the 6100 block of Mountain Creek Pkwy. just before 5:30 p.m. where they found two teenage boys shot inside a vehicle. Dallas Fire Rescue also responded and the 15-year-old male died at the scene.
A 16-year-old male was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Due to the teens' ages, their names will not be released. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Kramer at 214-671-3608.
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Sudan's Army Chief demands paramilitary forces' withdrawal to achieve ceasefire
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Khartoum, Jan 1 Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, the Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council and General Commander of the ...
Khartoum, Jan 1 Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, the Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council and General Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), has said that stopping the war in Sudan would not be achieved except by withdrawal of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from all cities, citizens' homes and government headquarters.
"There is only one way to stop the war, which is the withdrawal of the rebel militia from Gezira State and from the rest of the cities of Sudan, besides returning all looted money and property of citizens and government movables and withdrawing from citizens' homes and government headquarters," Al-Burhan said on Sunday in a speech to the Sudanese people on the occasion of the 68th anniversary of Sudan's independence, which was broadcast by Sudan's official TV.
"Any ceasefire that does not guarantee the above-mentioned will be of no value, whereas the Sudanese people will not accept to live among these murderers, criminals, and those supporting them," he added.
Al-Burhan also warned Sudan's neighbouring countries against supporting the RSF, Xinhua news agency reported.
"I am sending a message to the countries which welcome these killers to stop interferring in our affairs, because providing any support to the leadership of the rebel group is considered partnership in crime and in killing and destroying the people of Sudan," he said.
Sudan has been witnessing deadly clashes between the SAF and the RSF since April 15. More than 12,000 people have been killed in the fighting, according to a statement by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in early December.
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Priyanka to make electoral foray from Telangana?
The buzz in the political circle is that Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi could make her electoral foray from Telangana. This Congress-ruled state has been assigned to AICC General Secretary Deepa Dasmunshi as an additional charge. Dasmunshi is known as a hard-nosed election manager. She is credited for the party’s successful election campaign in the state. Dasmunshi, who is considered as closer to Priyanka Gandhi was elevated as the AICC General Secretary as a reward for her work in Telangana. Importantly, Dasmunshi has also been tasked with managing Kerala, a state from where Rahul Gandhi is the MP.
Is this behind curtain story?
Why did Lallan Singh quit the presidential post of the JDU? Sources said that the Nitish Kumar had reportedly made up his mind to remove Singh after the INDIA Alliance meeting in New Delhi on December 19. It is said that when Mamta Banerjee proposed Mallikarjuna Kharge's name as PM face, Nitish was reportedly under the impression that Sing would propose his name for the top post but Sigh failed to react. And that is the reason Nitish reportedly decided to remove Singh, his close confidant, from the party post.
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28 IAS officers retiring in Dec
As many as 28 IAS officers of various cadres and batches are retiring in December, 2023. They are: Somesh Kumar of AP cadre; Rakesh Agarwal of Assam-Meghalaya cadre; Sanjay Kumar Upadhyay of Bihar; Amit Kashyap of Himachal Pradesh; Arun Kumar Singh of Jharkhand; Ajay Tirkey and Rajeev Ranjan of Madhya Pradesh; Manoj Saunik, Ashwani Kumar, Ashish Kumar Singh, Shivrajl Shrikant Patil, Pratap Parashram Jadhav, Popat Dada Malikner, Ajit Baburao Pawar of Maharashtra; R Binchilo Thong and Jyoti Kalash of Nagaland; Amarpal Singh of Punjab; Veenu Gupta and Chauthi Ram Meena of Rajasthan; Md Nasimuddin of Tamil Nadu; Animesh Das of Tripura; Rajneesh Gupta and Anil Kumar Mishra of Uttar Pradesh cadre; Sunil Kumar Gupta, Narayan Chandra Sarkar, Mausumi Guha Roy, Sheo Kumar Ram and Abhijit Mukhopadhyay of West Bengal.
Rashmi Shukla is new DGP of Maharashtra
DG SSB in GoI, has been appointed as the new Director General of Police in Maharashtra.She is 1988 batch IPS officer.
(We said this on September 11 and October 4, 2023)
Utkal Ranjan Sahoo gets charge of DGP, Rajasthan
Utkal Ranjan Sahoo has been assigned an additional charge of Director General of Police (DGP), Rajasthan. He is a 1988 batch IPS officer of Rajasthan cadre.
Tenure of Pradeep Kumar Jena as Chief Secretary, Odisha extended
The tenure of Pradeep Kumar Jena as Chief Secretary, Odisha has been extended for a period of six months upto June 30, 2024. He is a 1989 batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre.
Will acting DGP be in Odisha?
After the expiring term of incumbent S K Bansal on December 31, the Government of Odisha is expected to appoint an acting DGP.
Ms Kumar to continue as CMD, IRCTC
Ms. Seema Kumar, Additional Member (Tourism & Catering), Railway Board, will continue to hold the additional charge of the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) with effect from January 1, 2024. She is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.
Manoj Lal selected as MD, Central Cottage Industries
Manoj Lal, Chief General Manager, NSIC, has been selected for the post of Managing Director, Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Limited at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on December 29, 2023. As many as seven persons were interviewed for the same.
Mrs Rashmi Govil selected as Director (HR), IOCL
Mrs Rashmi Govil, ED, (HRD &ER), IOCL, has been selected for the post of Director (Human Resources), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on December 29, 2023. As many as 11 persons were interviewed for the same.
Rajpurohit accredited High Commissioner to Grenada and Dominica
Dr Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit, presently High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to Grenada and High Commissioner of India to the Commonwealth of Dominica. He is a 2004 batch IFoS officer.
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The asteroid that decimated the dinosaurs was an extinction event of almost unimaginable force, recounts paleontologist Hans-Dieter Sues.
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The asteroid that decimated the dinosaurs was an extinction event of almost unimaginable force, recounts paleontologist Hans-Dieter Sues.
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Heidi Klum Shakes Her Assets in Itty-Bitty Jean Shorts With Serious Fringe
Heidi Klum is bidding farewell to 2023 with a cheeky video showing off her assets.
On Sunday, Dec. 31, the America's Got Talent judge took to Instagram to share a clip of herself dancing with her back end facing the camera. Klum wore itty-bitty jean shorts with some serious fringe extending past her knees—which swayed rhythmically to her dance moves. At the end, the model turned around to reveal she was also wearing a beige string bikini top and sunglasses.
"🥳❤️ Ciao 2023," Klum captioned her New Year's Eve post.
It's unclear where she and her husband, Tom Kaulitz, are vacationing—but there's clearly a beach in the background.
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The model's latest Instagram update is just one of a series of gorgeous vacay photos shared with her followers in recent days. On Dec. 26, Klum nearly bared it all in a photo showing her sunbathing on a beach with only her hand covering her chest. She captioned the post simply with, "😎."
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On Dec. 30, Klum, 50, shared a clip of herself bobbing in the water on an inner tube. The floatation device featured a camouflage design with antlers. The Germany's Next Topmodel host looked perfectly serene in paradise as the waves gently crashed around her.
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Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on the uses of artificial intelligence in the federal courts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts on Sunday turned his focus to the promise, and shortcomings, of artificial intelligence in the federal courts, in an annual report that made no mention of Supreme Court ethics or legal controversies involving Donald Trump.
Describing artificial intelligence as the “latest technological frontier,” Roberts discussed the pros and cons of computer-generated content in the legal profession. His remarks come just a few days after the latest instance of AI-generated fake legal citations making their way into official court records, in a case involving ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
“Always a bad idea,” Roberts wrote in his year-end report, noting that “any use of AI requires caution and humility.”
At the same time, though, the chief justice acknowledged that AI can make it much easier for people without much money to access the courts. “These tools have the welcome potential to smooth out any mismatch between available resources and urgent needs in our court system,” Roberts wrote.
The report came at the end of a year in which a series of stories questioned the ethical practices of the justices and the court responded to critics by adopting its first code of conduct. Many of those stories focused on Justice Clarence Thomas and his failure to disclose travel, other hospitality and additional financial ties with wealthy conservative donors including Harlan Crow and the Koch brothers. But Justices Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor also have been under scrutiny.
The country also is entering an the beginning of an election year that seems likely to enmesh the court in some way in the ongoing criminal cases against Trump and efforts to keep the Republican former president off the 2024 ballot.
Along with his eight colleagues, Roberts almost never discusses cases that are before the Supreme Court or seem likely to get there. In past reports, he has advocated for enhanced security and salary increases for federal judges, praised judges and their aides for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and highlighted other aspects of technological changes in the courts.
Roberts once famously compared judges to umpires who call balls and strikes, but don’t make the rules. In his latest report, he turned to a different sport, tennis, to make the point that technology won’t soon replace judges.
At many tennis tournaments, optical technology, rather than human line judges, now determines “whether 130 mile per hour serves are in or out. These decisions involve precision to the millimeter. And there is no discretion; the ball either did or did not hit the line. By contrast, legal determinations often involve gray areas that still require application of human judgment,” Roberts wrote.
Looking ahead warily to the growing use of artificial intelligence in the courts, Roberts wrote: “I predict that human judges will be around for a while. But with equal confidence I predict that judicial work — particularly at the trial level — will be significantly affected by AI.”
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jimmy Johnson and Jerry Jones tip-toed around talk of their acrimonious split almost 30 years ago, when they had just teamed as coach and owner to win consecutive Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys.
Whether that breakup was the reason it took Jones so long to put Johnson in the team’s ring of honor doesn’t matter much at this point to both Pro Football Hall of Famers.
The bottom line is Johnson is joining Tom Landry as the only coaches alongside the 19 players and two executives in the exclusive group of one of the NFL’s storied franchises.
Johnson was greeted by the Hall of Fame “Triplets” who headlined his Super Bowl teams — quarterback Troy Aikman, running back Emmitt Smith and receiver Michael Irvin — for the ceremony at halftime of Saturday night’s regular-season home finale against the Detroit Lions.
“Thank you, Jerry Jones, for bringing me to the Dallas Cowboys,” Johnson told the crowd.
Johnson capped his acceptance speech with a dramatic pause as he walked up to Irvin, turned and offered his famous catchphrase, “How ’bout them Cowboys!” He said it the first time in the locker room after Dallas won at San Francisco in the NFC championship game before the first Super Bowl victory.
“You can say whatever you want to about my human reaction or frailties,” Jones said before the game. “I say this today, he’s there because it’s the right thing. He was always going in the ring of honor, whether I put him in or my kids put him in.”
One of the theories behind the abrupt end of Johnson’s tenure in 1994 was a tussle over who should get credit for the dramatic turnaround in Dallas.
The Cowboys went from 1-15 in 1989 — the year Jones bought the Cowboys and hired Johnson after firing the only coach Dallas ever had in Landry — to the first back-to-back Super Bowl titles in franchise history to cap the 1992 and ’93 seasons.
“I think we’re past who gets credit,” Johnson said. “The two of us, working together, made history. When I say working together, we talked every single day. I don’t ever recall us having a difference of opinion.”
Others would suggest Johnson’s take is revisionist history, because he was incensed 30 years ago over suggestions from Jones, also the team’s general manager, that any one of 500 coaches could have won a title with the Dallas roster.
Barry Switzer did it two years after the split of Jones and Johnson, who were teammates at Arkansas in the early 1960s. But critics never stopped suggesting the 1995 title was with Johnson’s players, and the Cowboys haven’t even reached an NFC championship game since that season.
Aikman was working the game as an analyst for ESPN and hustled down from the broadcast booth to join the ceremony. He stood with Irvin and Smith during the presentation, which started with Johnson walking through a greeting line of dozens of players from his Super Bowl run.
“It means everything to me and my teammates and everybody that was a part of those teams,” Aikman said on ESPN during the first half. “And the circle has been closed tonight at halftime.”
After two years away from football, Johnson returned with the Miami Dolphins in 1996 and led them to the playoffs the last three of his four seasons. But Miami never got past the divisional round.
The 80-year-old Johnson, a Texas native, has been a Fox studio analyst the past two decades and was enshrined in Canton, Ohio, in 2020, three years after Jones.
Now Johnson’s name will be inside AT&T Stadium along with Landry, who led the Cowboys to two Super Bowl titles in the 1970s and is fifth on the career list with 250 regular-season victories.
“I don’t think anybody can ever imagine what this means to me,” said Johnson, who won the 1987 college national championship at Miami. “This was a special time in my life. This was something that paid dividends for me the rest of my life. We took over the worst football team in the NFL. Not only did we win Super Bowls, but we were able to put together the team of the ’90s.”
Because of that, the split left many, including Johnson’s players, wondering what might have been had he stayed. Not only is Johnson past the question of credit, he doesn’t think much about “what ifs” either.
“Sometimes I’m kind of like a gypsy,” Johnson said. “I’ve never been anywhere more than five years. Got the point after winning a couple of Super Bowls, almost to the point of, ‘I’ve accomplished what I want to accomplish.’ Sometimes you lose sight of what you can do because of what you’ve already done.”
Johnson suggested he and Jones weren’t communicating as well at the end of their time together in Dallas as they had at the beginning, when they both faced a firestorm of criticism.
Jones suggested he let the sudden success of the Cowboys go to his head.
“What Jimmy brings is a lot of the best of me, enthusiasm, what have you,” Jones recalled telling his parents just before the split became public in 1994. “When it’s going the other way, I don’t like myself. It’s taking away from it. That mentality probably caused me to be not as tolerant as maybe we could have gone.”
A sense of closure for many of those issues was coming a few hours later.
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NASCAR legend Cale Yarborough dead at 84
NASCAR legend Cale Yarborough has died, officials said Sunday. He was 84.
NASCAR chairman Jim France remembered the Hall of Famer in a statement.
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“Cale Yarborough was one of the toughest competitors NASCAR has ever seen,” France said, via FOX Sports. “His combination of talent, grit and determination separated Cale from his peers, both on the track and in the record book.
“He was respected and admired by competitors and fans alike and was as comfortable behind the wheel of a tractor as he was behind the wheel of a stock car. On behalf of the France family and NASCAR, I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Cale Yarborough.”
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NASCAR put out a post on X.
“The NASCAR family mourns the loss of NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Cale Yarborough, who passed away at the age of 84,” the organization wrote.
Reports of Yarborough’s declining health first surfaced in April, when John Dodson, the vice president of business alliances and NASCAR at Universal Technical Institute, offered his thoughts and prayers for the Yarborough family. Details around Yarborough’s apparent ailment were scarce.
Yarborough put together 83 wins and 319 top 10 finishes during his NASCAR career. He is one of two drivers in NASCAR history to win three consecutive championships. He won the Daytona 500 four times and he is sixth on the all-time list of NASCAR Cup Series victories.
He set the modern record for most poles in a season with 14. He finished his career with 69 poles overall.
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The South Carolina native was named one of NASCAR’s 50 greatest drivers in 1999. He was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2012. He drove on the circuit from 1957 to 1988.
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Afriforum vs EFF: A Debate that Echoes South Africa’s Struggle for Reconciliation
The echoes of a bitter dispute reverberated across South Africa as representatives of the Afriforum, a civil rights organization, and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), a left-wing to far-left pan-Africanist political party, locked horns over the controversial chant ‘Kill the Boer.’ This contentious phrase, steeped in the tumultuous history of South Africa, has been a catalyst for friction as it is viewed by many as a call to violence against the white South African farmers, colloquially known as Boers.
Unraveling the Historical Threads
The term ‘Boer’ has its roots in the Eastern Cape frontier, often associated with the descendants of the Dutch-speaking settlers in South Africa. However, its usage in the provocative chant has transformed it into a symbol of racial tension, and the debate over it stirs up a cauldron of freedom of speech issues, historical grievances, and concerns for the safety of the farming community.
Reconciling the Past with the Present
The discord between Afriforum and EFF is a microcosm of the broader struggle to reconcile South Africa’s fraught apartheid past with the drive to forge a more inclusive and equitable society. As the nation grapples with its historical demons, the role of such debates becomes increasingly vital in navigating the path towards unity and understanding.
The Bigger Picture
The conversation between Afriforum and EFF, covered by SABC News, is a part of a larger reflection on the year’s significant events. As the national broadcaster, SABC News provides a platform for such discussions, fostering a dialogue that transcends the boundaries of race and history, and illuminates the leadership and economic development challenges in post-colonial Africa. The discourse highlights issues of social and economic development, conflict, and high levels of corruption, offering a glimpse into the dynamic political landscape of South Africa and other African nations.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Harrison Butker was a career-best 6 for 6 on field-goal attempts, Kansas City held the Bengals scoreless over their final seven possessions, and the Chiefs rallied to beat Cincinnati 25-17 on Sunday to clinch their eighth straight AFC West title.
Patrick Mahomes had 245 yards passing and a touchdown for Kansas City (10-6), which also secured at least the No. 3 seed and one home playoff game. Isiah Pacheco ran 18 times for 130 yards while Rashee Rice had five catches for 127 yards.
The Bengals (8-8), fighting for their own playoff lives, led by 10 early but found themselves trailing 25-17 when Butker hit the last of his field goals — a 46-yarder through blustery wind — with 2:59 remaining in the game.
With one last chance, Jake Browning hit Tyler Boyd to convert a long fourth down and get into Kansas City territory, but back-to-back sacks by George Karlaftis and Chris Jones gave the Chiefs eight on the day and ended the Bengals' comeback hopes.
Browning finished with 197 yards passing and a touchdown. Joe Mixon ran for 65 yards and had the TD reception.
Butker converted from 54, 43, 27, 24, 48 and 46 yards, accounting for the game’s final 18 points.
The Bengals and Chiefs are accustomed to playing high-stakes games when the weather turns frigid, meeting for down-to-the-wire nail-biters in each of the past two AFC championship games. And they are usually accompanied by plenty of trash talk, be it from elected officials or — in the case this past week — players such as the Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase.
The animosity usually spills onto the field, too. Midway through the second quarter, Chase and Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed got into a heated argument, and eventually a team-wide scrum resulted in offsetting personal fouls.
The Bengals jumped ahead 10-7 when an 8 1/2-minute drive resulted in a field goal and a 6 1/2-minute march ended in Mixon's touchdown catch. Cincinnati then got the ball back when Trey Hendrickson ran right around rookie right tackle Wanya Morris, stripped Mahomes from behind and Sam Hubbard was there to pounce on the loose ball.
Pass interference on Sneed in the end zone set up Browning's 1-yard TD run.
Butker's first field goal got the Chiefs within 17-10, and they had a chance to take the lead when Mahomes saw Marquez Valdes-Scantling wide open on their next possession. But yet another dropped pass — the NFL-leading 40th by Kansas City this season — forced the Chiefs to settle for a field goal to trail 17-13 at the break.
As the Chiefs' defense stiffened in the second half, their offense began showing signs of life.
They stuffed the Bengals on fourth-and-1 at the Kansas City 6, then drove 82 yards for Butker's third field goal. And after the Bengals had to punt, Mahomes hit Rashee Rice for 67 yards to set up Butker's chip shot and give the Chiefs the lead for good.
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Cincinnati WR Tee Higgins left in the second quarter with a hamstring injury. He returned to the game but didn't have another catch, finishing with one for 19 yards.
Kansas City WR Justin Watson hurt his chest in the third quarter but returned to the game.
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Bengals: Host Cleveland next weekend.
Chiefs: At the Los Angeles Chargers next weekend.
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The San Francisco 49ers have clinched the NFC's No. 1 seed after securing a 27-10 win over the Washington Commanders and the Arizona Cardinals 35-31 upset of the Philadelphia Eagles. The win ensures San Francisco the first round Bye and home field advantage for its postseason run for the first time since the 2019 season.
The 49ers have been regulars in the NFL playoffs, securing berths in four of the last five seasons and have made NFC Championship Game appearances in back-to-back seasons. The team will host its first playoff game at Levi's® Stadium the weekend January 20th.
"We have the best fanbase in the NFL," quarterback Brock Purdy said. "Obviously, if we were on the road, they'd show up and travel, but to be home is huge for us. To be able to play for them, in front of our own home fanbase, the Faithful, it's going to be special for us."
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(iSeeCars) – If you’re currently leasing a car and nearing the end of your lease term, you might be wondering what you should do next. Although new car inventory is rebounding, some new cars are selling above MSRP and car leases are also significantly more expensive than they were pre-pandemic. And while used car prices continue to fall, they are also more expensive than they were before the pandemic.
In light of the current new and used car market, buying out your car lease might be your smartest option. How does the process work and should you buy out your car lease? We have the important answers.
How a Lease Buyout Works
If you’re leasing a vehicle, most finance companies will include a buyout option as part of your lease agreement. Your auto lease contract will state the end-of-lease purchase price based on the car’s residual value, which was estimated when you signed your lease. Leasing companies will often contact you near the end of your lease term to communicate your lease-end options, which will include either the buyout option or returning the vehicle to the dealership.
Residual Value in Today’s Market
Dealers calculate a vehicle’s residual value based on its projected depreciation, and this value is locked in at the beginning of a car’s lease. And if the start of your lease was before the current supply chain issues, your car’s lease buyout price might be well-below current market value. That means that at the end of the lease contract you could purchase your leased vehicle and either sell it for a profit, or you can continue driving your lightly used car at a price well below market value.
Understanding the Value of Your Leased Car
Here’s how you can compare the vehicle’s residual value or buyout amount with its market price. To calculate the market value of the vehicle, you can use pricing tools like the iSeeCars free VIN Check, Kelley Blue Book, or Edmunds. Be sure to check your original contract for extra fees like a purchase option fee to determine the total amount you will be paying for the vehicle.
And be extra vigilant about dealer or finance company “add on” fees that were not specifically called out in your lease contract.
Leased Car Buyout Price: Other Factors to Consider
There are many factors that contribute to the buyout price of your car. This includes the vehicle’s make, model, residual value, and current value. The amount you paid for a down payment will also affect the buyout price.
Additional fees include:
- Buyout Fee/Purchase Option Charge: The leasing company will charge you for opting to buy the car rather than turning it in.
- State sales tax
- Registration fees
Can I Finance My Lease Buyout?
You can finance your lease buyout just as you would a regular used car purchase. The dealership will be eager to offer you financing, but you should also examine outside financing options as you would for a typical car loan. That means comparing interest rates from other lenders including banks and credit unions to see who will give you the best rate on your car lease buyout loan. Some lenders even offer auto loans specifically for lease buyouts. Keep in mind that the shorter your loan term, the more you will save on interest payments, but your monthly payments will be higher. That means you should opt for the shortest loan term you can afford. Also, your credit score will determine your loan rate, so make sure it is in good standing in order to get a competitive rate. If you have a poor credit score, you should consider having a co-signer.
Other Things to Consider
Anyone who has leased a car knows about the extra fees that often come at the end of the car lease. These fees include going over the mileage limits or any excess wear and tear your vehicle may have like scratches or dents. Buying out your lease will get you off the hook for these fees, so if either situation exists with your lease it is yet another reason to buy your car when the lease ends versus returning it.
Some lease agreements offer early lease buyouts which allow you to buy the vehicle before your term expires. Make sure you refer to your leasing agreement to see if you will have to pay extra fees for an early buyout. If there are fees involved, it’s likely a smarter decision to wait until the end of your lease.
Bottom Line
Buying out your vehicle lease can be a lucrative way to save on a lightly-used vehicle in today’s market. You’ll also avoid the low inventory and markups on new cars. What’s more, you can enjoy the savings that come along with buying a used car in today’s market while avoiding the guesswork about how the car was driven and maintained by its previous owner. You can even sell your vehicle to a private seller for a profit if you don’t want to keep driving it. So if you are nearing the end of your lease, you should at least consider purchasing your vehicle instead of taking out another lease or buying a new or used car to replace it.
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If you’re ready to start the car buying process, you can search over 4 million new and used cars with the iSeeCars.com car search engine that helps shoppers find the best car deals by providing key insights and valuable resources, like the iSeeCars free VIN check and Best Cars rankings.
This article, Buying Out a Car Lease: Is it a Good Idea?, originally appeared on iSeeCars.com.
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2023 Sports: A Year in Review
A look back at the biggest sports stories of 2023 in the Two Virginias
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 6:56 PM EST|Updated: 1 hour ago
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - 2023 was another memorable year across the Two Virginias
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Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne on Jan. 14
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced Sunday that she plans to abdicate after 52 years and hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.
The queen, who is Europe’s longest-reigning living monarch, announced during her New Year’s speech that she would step down on Jan. 14th, which is the anniversary of her own accession to the throne at age 31 following the death of her father, King Frederik IX.
Margrethe, 83, said the back surgery she underwent in early 2023 led to “thoughts about the future” and when to pass on the responsibilities of the crown to her son. “I have decided that now is the right time,” she said in her speech.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen paid tribute to her in a statement, offering a “heartfelt thank you to Her Majesty the Queen for her lifelong dedication and tireless efforts for the Kingdom.”
Margrethe is the “epitome of Denmark” Frederiksen’s statement read, and “throughout the years has put words and feelings into who we are as a people and as a nation.”
The 6-foot-tall (1.82-meters-tall), chain-smoking Margrethe has been one of the most popular public figures in Denmark, where the monarch’s role is largely ceremonial. She often walked the streets of Copenhagen virtually unescorted and won the admiration of Danes for her warm manners and for her talents as a linguist and designer.
A keen skier, she was a member of a Danish women’s air force unit as a princess, taking part in judo courses and endurance tests in the snow. Margrethe remained tough even as she grew older. In 2011, at age 70, she visited Danish troops in southern Afghanistan wearing a military jumpsuit.
As monarch, she crisscrossed the country and regularly visited Greenland and the Faeroe Islands, the two semi-independent territories which are part of the Danish Realm, and was met everywhere by cheering crowds.
Denmark has Europe’s oldest ruling monarchy, which traces its line back to the Viking king Gorm the Old, who died in 958. Although Magrethe is head of state, the Danish Constitution strictly ruled out her involvement in party politics.
Yet the queen was clearly well-versed in law and knew the contents of the legislation she was called upon to sign.
She received training in French and English from her earliest years, as well as Swedish from her mother. In addition to archaeology, she studied philosophy, political science and economics at universities in Copenhagen, Aarhus and Cambridge along with the London School of Economics and the Sorbonne in Paris.
Ever since his birth on May 26, 1968, Frederik André Henrik Christian has been the heir to the Danish throne.
He is the oldest son of Queen Margrethe and her late French-born husband, Prince Henrik, who died February 2018. Frederik, 55, has a younger brother, Prince Joachim.
Since the age of 18, he has served as regent whenever his mother was outside the kingdom and carried out official duties, shaking hands with thousands and receiving foreign dignitaries.
The queen’s announcement made up only a few sentences at the end of her wide-ranging New Year’s speech which reflected on the “turbulence and upheaval in the world” amid the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, and the climate crisis.
But she also thanked her nation’s people for “the warmth and hospitality I meet with everywhere in Denmark.”
While lavishing accolades on the queen, the prime minister also looked to the future.
“In the new year, Crown Prince Frederik will be proclaimed king. Crown Princess Mary will become queen. The kingdom will have a new regent and a new royal couple,” he said in his statement. “We can look forward to all of this in the knowledge that they are ready for the responsibility and the task.”
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After an odd victory against the Lions, the Cowboys feel playoff-ready
The Dallas Cowboys didn't have it easy in finishing off their first 8-0 home season in 42 years.
The 20-19 victory over Detroit in a matchup of playoff-bound teams came after a controversial call from the officials.
Regardless, the nature of the game has Mike McCarthy feeling good going into his third consecutive postseason in four seasons as coach of the Cowboys.
"These are the kinds of games that character is enhanced and the adversity advancement that you need, and you train all year for," McCarthy said. "We've had a bit of an unusual year, just because of the margins of victory at home."
And an unusual finish for a team that won its first seven home games by an average of nearly 25 points before hanging on to extend the winning streak at AT&T Stadium to 16 games.
Dallas won after the Lions had what appeared to be a winning 2-point conversion pass to offensive lineman Taylor Decker negated by a penalty.
Decker was ruled to be an ineligible receiver. The Lions, from coach Dan Campbell to quarterback Jared Goff, insisted he wasn't. And they weren't happy about it.
Eventually, the NFC North champs lost when a third 2-point try was an incomplete pass short of the end zone.
Because of Philadelphia's loss to Arizona on Sunday, the Cowboys (11-5) have the inside track to the NFC East title, which would mean at least one playoff game at home.
If the Cowboys win at Washington and the Eagles (11-5) win at the New York Giants next weekend, Dallas takes the tiebreaker with a better record against NFC opponents.
"We love playing at home," said McCarthy, whose team was coming off losses at Buffalo and Miami. "But I do think being on the road the last couple of weeks, we'll be ready for whatever comes our way."
Receiver CeeDee Lamb had career highs with 13 catches for 227 yards while breaking Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin's single-season club records for receptions and yards from 1995, when the Cowboys won the most recent of their five Super Bowl titles.
Lamb has an NFL-leading 122 grabs for 1,651 yards, the latter giving him a 10-yard lead over Miami's Tyreek Hill for most in the league before Hill played Sunday. Irvin had 111 catches for 1,603 yards.
The passing game as a whole is clicking, too. After a 92-yard touchdown toss to Lamb in the first quarter, Dak Prescott threw the go-ahead TD to Brandin Cooks midway through the fourth quarter and finished 26 of 38 for 345 yards, overcoming an early interception.
Lamb has at least one touchdown in eight consecutive games, a club record, and Cooks has go-ahead TD catches in the fourth quarter in each of the past two weeks.
The running game is getting worse, which won't help if the Cowboys end up on the road for an outdoor wild-card game.
Tony Pollard didn't get into positive yardage until the second quarter and finished with a 3.1-yard average (49 yards on 16 carries).
The Cowboys finished with a 2.9-yard average with backup Rico Dowdle inactive because of an ankle injury. Dallas' 61 yards were its second-fewest of the season.
Pollard has reached 80 yards rushing just once in his debut as the lead running back after the Cowboys released two-time rushing champion Ezekiel Elliott in a cost-cutting move in the offseason.
"Happy New Year," McCarthy shot back at a reporter when the third question in his postgame news conference after the wild finish to the game was about the rushing attack. "The run game was clearly not the highlight of our performance tonight."
The defense was back to creating takeaways after going without one in the trips to Buffalo and Miami. Donovan Wilson's interception with 2:05 remaining was the second of two and gave the Cowboys a chance to run out the clock. A penalty kept the offense from doing that.
Second-year receiver Jalen Tolbert was burned on a fake punt for the second time in four games. The first was a pass from the punter against Philadelphia, then a pass from the up back against the Lions.
LG Tyler Smith strained the plantar fascia in a foot and wasn't sure after the game what the severity of the injury would be. His injury came after LT Tyron Smith returned from a one-game absence with a back injury. Undrafted rookie T.J. Bass replaced Tyler Smith after filling in for six-time All-Pro RG Zack Martin two weeks ago in Buffalo.
35 — Brandon Aubrey broke the single-season franchise record of 34 field goals with two against the Lions. Every field goal extends the rookie's NFL record for field goals without a miss to start a career.
The Cardinals have four wins, and half of them are against playoff-bound NFC East teams. All season, Dallas' Week 3 loss in Arizona looked to be a potential undoing in tiebreakers with the Eagles. But the Cardinals' 35-31 stunner in Philadelphia flipped that script.
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Every year, we begin the New Year wishing others happiness and prosperity. But what is prosperity? The sign of prosperity is a smile, contentment, freedom and the willingness to share with people around you. It is the trust and confidence that you will get whatever is needed in life.
Welcome the year 2024 with a genuine smile from within. As we flip the calendar, we need to do the same with our mind as well. Often, we fill our diaries with memories but we need to see that we don't fill our future dates with the baggage of past too. Learn and unlearn from the past, and move on.
You want to be free from greed, hatred, jealousy and all such imperfections. If the mind is holding all these negative qualities, it cannot be happy or peaceful – you cannot enjoy your life. So, it is important to see and understand that the negative emotions are due to the past. Do not let the past affect your experience of life in the present. If you cannot forgive the past, then your future will be miserable.
Whenever you are useful to people the merit will never be lost. Any good gesture or action of yours will always come to you. Today you have the whole world for a family. That’s what you need to feel that everybody is part of your own family. Take responsibility for the nation. Then there is no suffering at all.
The spiritual dimension of life brings a great sense of belongingness, responsibility, compassion and caring for the whole world, for the whole humanity. It is only spirituality that smashes the narrow boundaries of caste, creed, religion and nationality and gives one a broader awareness of life present everywhere.
Open your eyes and see how much you have been given. This New Year, focus on what you have rather than what you don’t. This brings gratitude. The more grateful you are, the more will be given to you.
With a feeling of gratitude, reach out and help those who are less endowed than you are. You will realise how much contentment you get when you serve selflessly.
This year become free like a bird. Open your wings and learn to fly. This is something which you have to experience within yourself.
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Turkey to bring about 'real breakthroughs' in 2024: Erdogan
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Ankara, Jan 1 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in his New Year's address that Turkey would begin ...
Ankara, Jan 1 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in his New Year's address that Turkey would begin to bring about "real breakthroughs" in 2024.
In the televised address on Sunday, Erdogan extended new year greetings to his countrymen and people in the world, expressing the hope for a "better, more peaceful, and more prosperous future for all humanity".
He also stressed the importance of 2023 marking the end of Turkey's first century as a republic and the beginning of the "Century of Turkey" in 2024, referring to a government goal of building a powerful country, Xinhua news agency reported.
Meanwhile, Erdogan also acknowledged the existence of "new challenges, new problems, and new setbacks" in areas ranging from "the fight against terror to economic traps".
"Turkey will not only work to achieve its own security and prosperity, but also to create a climate of peace globally and in the region," he said.
"We are trying to achieve peace in our region. We are improving our relations with our friends in all areas," he added.
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Paleontologist Hans-Dieter Sues describes the fearsome chewing power and brutal eating habits of T-Rex.
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Colorado mother suspected of killing her 2 children and wounding a third arrested in United Kingdom
A Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her young children and injuring a third was arrested Saturday in the United Kingdom, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
Kimberlee Singler’s 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son were found dead on Dec. 19 when police responded to a report of a burglary at their home. Police later said the report turned out to be unfounded.
Singler, 35, initially cooperated with police but disappeared during the investigation, said Ira Cronin, spokesperson for the Colorado Springs Police Department. Authorities were unable to apprehend her after obtaining an arrest warrant Tuesday on charges of murder and attempted murder, among other allegations.
Singler was not under surveillance and was last seen in Colorado Springs on Dec. 23, said Cronin.
Authorities did not provide further details on the overseas arrest, but said they are working with multiple law enforcement agencies.
Attempts to reach Singler for comment through phone numbers listed for her were unsuccessful. Cronin said he didn’t know if she has an attorney.
When police first responded to Singler’s home, they found her with minor injuries, the two children’s bodies and Singler’s 11-year-old daughter hurt. At first, Singler was treated as a burglary victim, said Cronin.
The injured girl was hospitalized for a few days before being released and is recovering in Colorado Springs, said Cronin.
The children’s deaths came amid an ongoing legal battle between Singler and her ex-husband over parenting time and other issues, according to court filings.
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Jason Kelce’s Wife Told Comical Story About How His Christmas Gift to Her Frightened Their Kids
By now everyone knows that Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce are not only very good football players, but they also are very good behind microphones and have one of the biggest sports podcasts in the world.
Their success on the mics comes mostly from their willingness to not shy away from talking about anything and everything during the weekly episodes. Also, their ability to laugh at themselves over things they do both on, and off, the field makes it easy to become fans of theirs.
Last week the Kelce brothers invited their family members on for a special holiday episode, and they didn’t disappoint. Check out this story from Jason Kelce’s wife, Kylie, about how his Christmas gift to her scared their young daughters:
The Kelce girls were terrified of Kylie’s Christmas gift @Uncrustables pic.twitter.com/JHsREfvSJD
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Kirby Smart didn’t need to do much to convince his Georgia Bulldogs of the importance of the Orange Bowl.
“As long as winning matters, we’re gonna compete like hell at Georgia,” Smart said.
The Bulldogs entered Saturday night’s matchup against Florida State essentially at full strength. The Seminoles, who were missing at least a dozen of their key contributors because of opt outs and players in the transfer portal, did not.
The result was what you might expect: The sixth-ranked Bulldogs crushed previously undefeated and fourth-ranked Florida State 63-3 in the Orange Bowl in a matchup of teams missing out on the College Football Playoff.
Smart said the result of the game was indicative of a larger problem in the sport.
“People need to see what happened tonight, and they need to fix this,” he said. “It needs to be fixed. It’s very unfortunate that they (the Seminoles), who have a good football team, are in the position they’re in. Everybody can say it’s their fault. Everybody can say that we had our guys and they didn’t have their guys. I can listen to all that. But college football has got to decide what they want.
“It’s really unfortunate for those kids on that side of the sideline that had to play in that game that didn’t have their full arsenal. And it affected the game, 100 percent.”
Carson Beck passed for 203 yards and two touchdowns and backup QB Gunnar Stockton passed for two more scores for Georgia, which scored touchdowns on nine of 12 drives and gained 673 total yards against the short-handed Seminoles.
The Bulldogs (13-1) were used to competing for championships this time of year, having won the last two national titles. But Georgia lost to Alabama in the Southeastern Conference championship game — the Bulldogs’ first loss since the 2021 season — and missed out on one of the four spots in the CFP rankings. Instead, they settled for the seventh New Year’s Six bowl appearance in program history.
Florida State (13-1) failed to make the CFP cut despite winning the Atlantic Coast Conference title, and because of transfers, opt-outs and injuries, the Seminoles were without players who were responsible for 97% of their passing yards, 88% of their rushing yards and 84% of their receptions this season.
The Bulldogs charged out to a 39-point halftime lead, the largest in the bowl’s 90-year history, beating West Virginia’s 29-point halftime lead over Clemson in 2012. It was also the largest margin of defeat in Florida State’s history.
Beck, who had touchdown passes of 12 and 2 yards, did not play in the second half. Stockton, a freshman, started in the third quarter and immediately ushered another touchdown drive. He finished with 96 yards passing and 46 yards rushing, and the Bulldogs became the first program to score at least 55 points in back-to-back bowl games.
The Bulldogs’ Kendall Milton was the game’s MVP after rushing for 104 yards on nine carries with two touchdowns. Daijun Edwards added two more rushing scores and 62 yards. Both were part of a senior class that picked up its school-record 50th win.
“You want to take every game serious no matter what the level is,” Milton said. “You’ve got to prepare the right way because this is top level college football on any given week, so we took that very personally.”
In what could be his last game for the Bulldogs, receiver Ladd McConkey had 49 all-purpose yards. He scored on a 27-yard rush in which he caught a pass from Beck behind the line of scrimmage, looked to complete another pass but took off running instead, weaving through stumbling Florida State defenders and into the end zone to put Georgia up 28-3 in the second quarter.
Georgia players knew the story of the team on the other side of the field: The Seminoles entered the game having beaten all 13 teams on their schedule, including then-No. 15 Louisville in the ACC title game, but were left out of the College Football Playoff partly due to a season-ending leg injury to starting quarterback Jordan Travis. Florida State became the first Power Five conference champion to finish with an undefeated record and still be left out of the playoff.
“This is a championship level team,” Florida State coach Mike Norvell said. “You go back and watch 13 games and that’s who you saw. I am fully confident in what this team did throughout this year and what they could have achieved. It was not the path that was set out for us. … We’ll never know.”
In the week leading up to the bowl game, Georgia players expressed their understanding of the Seminoles’ frustrations, while acknowledging that they, too, felt slighted.
Smart had lobbied for the selection committee to consider the Bulldogs’ full resume in making their final decision: Georgia won 29 straight games before the SEC title matchup and finished the season with the eighth-best offense in the country and the No. 9 defense.
It wasn’t enough. And the Bulldogs vented frustrations in the Orange Bowl — possession by possession.
THE TAKEAWAY
Georgia: As dominant as the Bulldogs were on offense, their defense was just as impactful. They intercepted Seminoles quarterback Brock Glenn twice and recovered two fumbles. They also limited Florida State to 63 yards rushing.
Florida State: The Seminoles were outmatched in all three phases as they fell short of completing their first 14-win season since 2013. Glenn struggled in his second career start, completing 9 of 26 passes for 139 yards.
UP NEXT
Georgia: The Bulldogs open the 2024 season against Clemson in Atlanta. Beck is returning for his senior season.
Florida State: The Seminoles will start the 2024 season against Georgia Tech in Dublin, Ireland, marking the second time that two ACC teams have opened the season in Ireland.
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Ahmed Siyam Mohamed Confident in Maldivian Government’s Capability to Handle Economic Challenges
Ahmed Siyam Mohamed, leader of the Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) and parliamentary representative for Dh. Meedhoo, recently delivered a New Year’s address that exhibited his confidence in the Maldivian government’s ability to navigate potential economic hurdles in the coming year. Despite the significant changes the Maldives underwent in the past year, including the election of Dr. Mohamed Muizzu in September, Siyam remained optimistic about the nation’s future.
Muizzu’s Election and Its Impact
President Mohamed Muizzu’s victory in the September 2023 presidential elections marked a significant shift in the Maldives’ political landscape. The former Mayor of Malé triumphed over incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in a second-round runoff, a turn of events with substantial implications for the nation’s foreign policy. Muizzu’s administration has already shown its leanings, distancing the Maldives from long-standing ally India and moving closer to China.
Proactive Economic Measures
Notwithstanding warnings from international financial institutions about impending economic difficulties, Siyam underscored the government’s active measures to fortify the economy. He pointed out the government’s initiatives to create new trading opportunities and encourage economic growth. Siyam expressed his belief in the government’s capacity to handle the potential economic challenges forecasted and urged citizens to fulfill their civic duties.
Siyam’s Views on International Issues
Furthermore, Siyam touched on international issues, particularly the plight of Palestinians in Gaza. Labeling this as a significant concern for the Islamic Ummah, Siyam condemned the Israeli attacks on Palestinian civilians. He strongly urged the international community to ensure that the rights of Palestinians are recognized and upheld.
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NFL officiating crew in controversial Lions-Cowboys game may be downgraded ahead of playoffs: report
The officiating crew that worked the game between the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys could be downgraded before the postseason over the controversial call at the end of the game, according to an NFL insider.
Brad Allen and his crew drew the ire of the NFL world when a Lions go-ahead 2-point conversion late in the game was negated over a penalty. The discrepancy came over which offensive lineman reported as eligible. Taylor Decker said he was the player who reported as eligible but Dan Skipper was deemed to be the person.
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NFL insider Adam Schefter appeared on ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown” and explained the consequences of the penalty.
“This has generated an awful lot of reaction around the league as you might expect. And I think teams have found fault with both sides here,” Schefter said on the program. “They think the Lions tried to trick the Cowboys and instead tricked the officials by sending three offensive linemen over to the official when they say only one lineman should’ve been reporting.
“And then the officials did miss the call. Brad Allen, got the wrong player reporting. And that’s been a continuation of a string of high-profile misses from the Brad Allen crew this year.”
Schefter pointed to a series of other controversial calls around the NFL in which Allen’s crew was officiating.
“You remember earlier in the year, there was pass interference with (Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver) Marquez Valdes-Scantling that was not called – the same Brad Allen crew in this game where the (Green Bay Packers) defensive back goes over his shoulder. There was the pass interference call at Atlanta with the Saints that was not called when clearly it was pass interference that influenced that game. This was a roughing the passer penalty when (Cleveland Browns linebacker) Za’Darius Smith was fined but it was not called. And there’s one thread that ties together all those calls – it is the same Brad Allen crew time and time again.”
Schefter said it would be a “surprise” if anyone from Allen’s crew reaches the postseason.
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“Now, you will see mixed crews in the postseason and clearly this crew will be downgraded and it will be a surprise to see some of them reach the postseason,” Schefter said. “But that’s a decision the league will have to reach.
“There will still be plenty of fallout from a decision that now very likely will influence how the NFC seeds are laid out and in the second round because Detroit right now seems locked into the third seed. Last night’s call could mean that the Lions in the divisional playoff round would play the NFC East winner rather than hosting that divisional playoff game.”
Head coach Dan Campbell was agitated after the game and suggested that he talked about this scenario with officials before the game.
“I don’t want to talk about it,” he said. “I explain everything pregame to a tee, OK? I did that.”
Allen explained the penalty in the pool report.
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“That conversation is where (Skipper) reports to me, and I then go to the defensive team, and I say to them ‘(Skipper) has reported as an eligible receiver,’ so they will be aware of who has reported and then I return to my position,” Allen said. “That was the conversation with the defensive line.”
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DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado woman accused of killing two of her children was arrested in the United Kingdom on Saturday, according to police.
Kimberlee Singler, 35, is suspected of killing her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son and attempting to kill her 11-year-old daughter in Colorado Springs.
On Dec. 19, police said they responded to a 911 call reporting a burglary at an apartment complex at around 12:30 a.m. and found the the bodies of the two deceased children.
Officers also located Singler and her 11-year-old daughter at the scene. They were both injured and taken to hospitals for treatment, according to Colorado Springs Police Department spokesperson Ira Cronin.
Singler’s injuries were minor. The 11-year-old girl was hospitalized for a few days and then released. She is recovering well physically in Colorado Springs. Cronin said he could not release details about how the children or Singler were injured.
Police said the initial report of a burglary was unfounded.
Singler was initially cooperative with police investigating the homicides and alleged burglary. She went missing after the probe, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
“In the initial stages of the investigation, we were treating her as a victim of a burglary,” Cronin told the Associated Press.
On Dec. 26, investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Singler on multiple charges, including multiple counts of first degree murder, child abuse and assault.
The children’s deaths came amid an ongoing legal battle between Singler and her ex-husband over parenting time and other issues, according to court filings. Court hearings had been scheduled for next month.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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CUSA Football Promo Codes, Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 2:44 PM EST|Updated: 1 hour ago
The bowl season slate features four CUSA matchups, with Western Kentucky (+4.5) against Old Dominion among the best bets against the spread, according to our projections. For more suggestions, including parlay opportunities, see below.
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Pick: Western Kentucky +4.5 vs. Old Dominion
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Old Dominion by 0.5 points
- Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Date: December 18
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Fresno State +3.5 vs. New Mexico State
- Matchup: New Mexico State Aggies at Fresno State Bulldogs
- Projected Favorite & Spread: New Mexico State by 0 points
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Louisiana +3.5 vs. Jacksonville State
- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Jacksonville State by 1.5 points
- Time: 2:15 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
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Under 67.5 - Liberty vs. Oregon
- Matchup: Liberty Flames at Oregon Ducks
- Projected Total: 61.4 points
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN
Over 48.5 - Western Kentucky vs. Old Dominion
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Projected Total: 54.2 points
- Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Date: December 18
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Under 57.5 - Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana
- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 2:15 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
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WVVA takes a look back at 2023
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BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - WVVA is taking a look back at some of the more notable events that happened in 2023, have a look.
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Powerball jackpot climbs to $810 million after no big winner drawn Saturday
BOSTON - The Powerball jackpot continues to soar.
The prize is now worth $810 million after no big winner was drawn on Saturday.
The winning numbers were: 10-11-26-27-34 and the Powerball is 7.
The next Powerball drawing will take place Monday.
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STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Freshman guard Kanaan Carlyle scored 25 points, Spencer Jones added 21 points on 8-for-9 shooting and Stanford surprised No. 4 Arizona 100-82 in a Pac-12 matchup Sunday.
Andrej Stojakovic scored 16 points and center Maxime Raynaud had 12 points and seven rebounds for the Cardinal (6-6, 1-1), who made a school-record 16 3-pointers in the victory.
Caleb Love led Arizona (10-3, 1-1) with 23 points and center Oumar Ballo added 12 points and seven rebounds.
The victory was Stanford’s first over a ranked opponent since beating Arizona last season and its eighth over a ranked team since 2020.
“I think this will absolutely be the peak moment of this season for 2023,” Stanford coach Jerod Haase said. “For 2024, we're going to start from scratch and see new peaks and new highs. Usually I tell them to enjoy the win until midnight. This time I told them they could enjoy this one for the rest of the year.”
Stanford raced to an early lead, scoring the first seven points. After Ballo made a layup to bring the Wildcats within a point at the 6:56 mark of the first half, Stanford went on a 21-7 run for a 43-28 lead with under three minutes left in the first half.
The Cardinal got a big boost from both of its freshman guards off the bench in the first half. Carlyle scored 13 of his 25 points in the first half while making all four of his 3-point shots. Stojakovic scored nine points and grabbed two rebounds.
Haase praised his young players and said they were a big part of the win.
“(Kanaan) was fearless out there,” Haase said. “With Kanaan and Andre, their eyes are full of wonder and excitement. I think we can all feed off that.”
Arizona struggled to find a its rhythm in the first half, shooting 41.2% from the field and 25% from long distance.
Stanford led 44-35 at halftime.
Stanford's hot shooting continued in the second half. Jones scored 11 of the Cardinal's first 16 points after halftime.
Arizona closed within 11 points at 80-69 when Ballo made a second-chance layup with just over seven minutes left in the game.
A layup by Jones gave Stanford a 95-75 lead with 2:57 left in the second half for its largest advantage of the game.
The win could give Stanford a huge confidence boost as it will go on a three-game trip against UCLA, USC and Oregon State in the coming weeks.
“The people in the locker room all believe what we can do,” Stojakovic said. “We knew we were able to accomplish a win like this. We had a couple games not go our way, but I think this one was finally the game to show that we are one of those teams and we can make a lot of noise in the Pac-12.”
The Wildcats, who are third in the country in fast-break points per game (18.67), were held to just six points in transition by Stanford. Arizona made just seven of its 26 3-point shots and allowed Stanford to make 58.1% of its shots.
“They outplayed our guys," Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd said. "I don't care who it was, they outplayed us.”
UP NEXT
Stanford: At UCLA on Wednesday.
Arizona: Home against Colorado on Thursday.
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Yukon Huang, former World Bank Director for China and Russia, discusses China's struggle to adapt its economy to suit the skills of an increasingly well-educated workforce.
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Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi is declared winner of election that opposition wants redone
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — 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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LeBron James Adds More Hype Behind Bronny After Best Game of Early USC Career
The excitement behind USC Trojans freshman Bronny James is quickly on the rise—and it has very little to do with the name on the back of his jersey. Bronny, the son of arguably the greatest NBA player in history, LeBron James, is fresh off the best performance of his young collegiate career.
Bronny scored 15 points on 6–of–11 shooting while dishing out three assists with one steal and played some impressive defense beyond the box score. After the game, LeBron responded to a highlight clip of his son’s performance in USC’s loss to Oregon State while providing even more reason to believe we’re just beginning to see Bronny’s upside.
His rhythm is starting to return to form after the layoff. Great showing tonight Young 🤴🏾. Oh still on mins restriction too. https://t.co/UT5VIYVKat
— LeBron James (@KingJames) December 31, 2023
The Los Angeles Lakers star correctly noted that Bronny is still on a minutes restriction and is only five games back from a serious scare when he suffered cardiac arrest during practice. Thankfully, James was cleared after it was revealed to be a congenital heart defect, which was treatable.
Bronny averages 7.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game over just 16.6 minutes through his first five collegiate games. He’s also shooting 46.2% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range.
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Panthers owner David Tepper appears to throw drink at Jaguars fan from suite
If things weren’t going bad enough for the Carolina Panthers this season, owner David Tepper’s actions in Jacksonville on Sunday made things worse.
Tepper appeared to toss a drink from his suite at a Jacksonville fan, who was seemingly heckling him in the stands below, during the Panthers-Jaguars game.
A video that has now gone viral on social media shows the scene where a fan is looking up into Tepper’s box. There is no audio to tell what’s being said, but Tepper clearly didn’t like it.
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Tepper tossed his drink and threw his glass down before walking out of the frame as one Jaguars fan stepped up on his chair to yell something toward the box.
An NFL spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the league is aware of the video and has no further comment at this time.
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The Panthers did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the matter.
Tepper’s Panthers were shut out by the Jaguars, 26-0, as Carolina’s record fell to 2-14 on the year.
They would now have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft – after the Arizona Cardinals’ shocking win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday – however, they traded up to grab quarterback Bryce Young in last year’s draft with the Chicago Bears, who own the pick.
Tepper, a billionaire hedge fund manager who also owns Charlotte FC in the MLS, bought the Panthers from Jerry Richardson in May 2018 for, at the time, the highest price in NFL history at $2.2 billion. Tepper was forced to sell his shares in the Pittsburgh Steelers to take over control of Carolina.
Since Tepper has taken over, the Panthers have not had the best of seasons, going a combined 31-67 since he took over in 2018.
Tepper has been through two head coaches in that span, including Frank Reich, who was fired mid-season in 2023. Matt Rhule was his first big hire in 2020 after moving on from Ron Rivera midway through the 2019 campaign. But Rhule didn’t last and was fired before the 2022 season ended.
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It’s been straight turmoil for the Panthers in Young’s first year as the team’s franchise quarterback, and Tepper’s frustrations may have simply boiled over in this exchange with a Jaguars fan that will certainly be a large storyline entering the new year.
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DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons ended their NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games with a 129-127 victory over the short-handed Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, as Cade Cunningham had 30 points and 12 assists.
The Pistons, who hadn’t won since Oct. 28, matched the Philadelphia 76ers’ record of 28, split over the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons. They finished one shy of the record for the four major American and Canadian leagues, set by the Chicago Cardinals during World War II.
“I feel amazing,” Cunningham said. “We just kept battling. It’s been a long stretch, all these losses, but I’m just happy to be part of a group of guys who don’t quit.”
Jalen Duren had 18 points and 17 rebounds for Detroit (3-29) while Kevin Knox II scored 17 points.
“I’m just so happy we were able to get that,” Duren said. “We’ve been fighting hard for a couple of months to get one, and we’ve been through a lot of adversity.”
Pascal Siakam had 35 points and Dennis Schroder scored 28 for Toronto, which was playing the second half of a back-to-back. The Raptors traded OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn to the New York Knicks earlier in the day. They received RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, but they were not available on Saturday.
“It was a very emotional day for everyone,” Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic said. “I’m really proud of the energy our guys had, taking everything into account.
“I also don’t want to take anything away from what Detroit did. They played a really good game and hit some very, very timely shots.”
The Pistons led 90-86 going into the fourth and neither team was able to put together a run until back-to-back 3-pointers by Cunningham and Jaden Ivey made it 110-99 with 5:50 to go.
Toronto responded with an 8-2 run, including six points from Scottie Barnes, but Cunningham’s jumper made it 114-107 and the Pistons got three straight stops against Siakam. Another jumper by Cunningham moved the margin to nine with 1:34 to play.
Siakam’s 3-pointer made it 126-122 with 17 seconds left, but the Pistons clinched the game from the line. Gary Trent Jr. hit a 3-pointer with a second left, but the celebration was already beginning.
“I’ve been in a ton of locker rooms my whole life, but that’s a first for me,” Pistons coach Monty Williams said. “Guys were screaming. I was almost in tears. I’m just so happy for our guys and for everyone in the locker room.”
The Raptors trailed by eight points at halftime, but Siakam and Trent scored 24 points in eight minutes to put Toronto ahead 75-74. Siakam finished with 20 of Toronto’s 42 points in the quarter, and more importantly, drove Cunningham to the bench with four fouls.
“I challenged both (Siakam) and Scottie at halftime,” Rajakovic said. “I told them that we needed more from them in the second half, and they both did a really good job.”
The Raptors scored 83 points in the second half after only putting up 44 in the first.
“We missed some free throws and we missed a bunch of layups that we usually make,” Rajakovic said.
UP NEXT
Raptors: Host Cleveland on Monday night.
Pistons: At Houston on Monday night.
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APGA Defends Anambra Governor Amidst Accusations and Opposition Pressure
The political landscape of Anambra State in 2023 has become a spectacle of intrigue, notably marked by the unfolding drama surrounding the state’s Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. Amidst accusations from the Coalition of South East Youth Leaders and other opposition parties, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has risen to Soludo’s defense, asserting his commitment to the state’s security and rebuking the politicization of recent events.
Accusations and Ultimatums
The recent killing of two policemen in Anambra sparked outrage and criticism towards the state’s leadership, with opposition groups swiftly condemning the incident as a sign of unchecked insecurity. These groups presented Soludo with a 48-hour ultimatum to resign, attributing the tragic event to his alleged failure in securing the state.
APGA’s Robust Defense
In a strong response, APGA’s National Coordinator, Chinedu Obigwe, affirmed Soludo’s efforts in maintaining security and expressed disdain towards the political maneuverings surrounding the incident. Obigwe highlighted that, barring the unfortunate incident at Uga roundabout, Anambra had enjoyed peaceful Christmas celebrations. He further praised the bravery of the police officers who foiled a suspected kidnap attempt during the Uga incident, despite the tragic loss of two officers.
Is There More Than Meets the Eye?
Obigwe’s remarks hinted at a deeper narrative, suggesting that those calling for Soludo’s resignation might be connected to the insecurity they criticize. He proposed that these individuals should face arrest, turning the spotlight back on the opposition. Obigwe maintained that under Soludo’s leadership, the state’s security situation has improved, transforming the so-called ‘unknown gunmen’ into hit-and-run cowards.
APGA insists that Soludo has the unanimous support of Anambra’s citizens and is diligently addressing the state’s challenges. The party sternly warned against exploiting the security situation for political gain, a sentiment that resonates in the midst of the upcoming general elections, allegations of vote-buying, and the impact of party defections.
The unfolding drama in Anambra’s political landscape underscores the tension and complexity of the 2023 general elections, with former governor Peter Obi re-entering the fray as the Labour Party’s candidate. Yet, the spotlight remains firmly on Governor Soludo and APGA as they navigate the turbid waters of politics and security.
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Approval Ratings: A Historical Predictor of Presidential Reelections
In a compelling exploration of historical data and its implications on presidential reelections, it has been observed that an incumbent’s approval rating plays a pivotal role. Presidents with approval ratings below 40% tend to lose, while those above 50% usually secure victory. It’s a pattern that’s proven true for several past presidents. Barack Obama, with an approval rating of 52%, George W. Bush at 48%, Bill Clinton at 54%, and Ronald Reagan at 58%, all tasted victory. In stark contrast, Donald Trump with a 38.6% approval rating, George H.W. Bush at 37%, and Jimmy Carter at 32%, all failed in their reelection bids.
Current Political Landscape
As we venture into the political landscape of 2023, we find President Biden grappling with an approval rating of just 39%. This marks the fifth time in the year that his rating has dipped below 40%. A comparison with former Presidents reveals that Trump had a 45% approval rating, and Obama was at 43% at the same point in their presidencies. These figures bring an air of uncertainty to a potential 2024 presidential race, with current polls suggesting a hypothetical match-up between Trump and Biden might see Trump leading by 4 percentage points.
America’s Verdict on Biden’s Performance
Opinions on Biden’s performance have been varied, with grades ranging from D to B-plus. The American populace urges him to focus on unifying the country, prioritizing the middle class, and considering student loan forgiveness as he steps into 2024. However, Biden’s challenges mount as he faces record-setting low approval ratings ahead of his reelection year. The most recent NBC poll puts his approval rating at 40% and disapproval rating at a high of 57%, which is the lowest for an incumbent facing a reelection year in an NBC poll.
What Lies Ahead?
Concerns about Biden’s age and fitness, coupled with legal troubles, add to the tumultuous mix. The sharp decline in Biden’s approval ratings can be attributed to a host of factors: the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the state of the economy, challenges in passing key legislation, and foreign policy decisions. As Biden gears up for his reelection campaign, he faces an uphill battle. To regain public trust and carve the path to a successful reelection, Biden must prioritize addressing urgent issues such as the pandemic and the economy.
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The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Washington Commanders 27-10 at FedEx Field in Week 17. Here's what both teams had to say following the contest:
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49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan on bouncing back against the Commanders:
"I was real proud of the guys today, because it was a tough week. I think it was more about the emotions of last week, whenever you have a big game like that and it's just it's so exciting to play on Christmas in front of everyone, those two teams with their records, it's just the emotions for everybody. It was huge and you're tired from that. It takes a while to get everyone back going again, not just physically, but also mentally... I talked to the players a lot about it but you never know how they're going to be until gameday. I was just pumped that they went out, didn't worry about anything else and found a way to win today."
Quarterback Brock Purdy on becoming the 49ers single-season passing yards leader:
"It's an honor. To be able to come into an organization with the rich history that this place has and to be able to break a record like that – the human side of it is like, cool. I was just a little kid dreaming of playing in the NFL and to be able to do something like that, it's pretty cool. But man, I've got to say, it's a testament to the team that I have around me. The dudes that I get to throw the ball to, the guys on defense, special teams, our coaches, the organization, I mean everything's been so good for me to come in. They've allowed me to have success. It's a testament to everybody around me, I'm very thankful."
Purdy on the team's home field advantage throughout the postseason:
"It's huge. I think we have the best fan base in the NFL. If we're on the road, they show up and travel, but to be home is huge for us. To be able to play and perform in front of our own home fan base and the Faithful, it's going to be special for us. We're excited and we're going to take it one day at a time."
Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk on how the team finds success on offense:
"It's everybody. Each and every play, it takes 11 guys on every single play, especially the way that we play offense. And it takes a great quarterback and a coaching staff that is able to dial it up for us at any moment. It takes a group for anything to happen that's special in this sport, and so far we've done that."
Linebacker Fred Warner on the defense's performance in Week 17:
"This is the NFL. At the end of the day, you've got to come out and you've got to earn a win. I think we earned it. The first half was a little sloppy, I think second we cleaned things up and we got after it. Those two takeaways were big by Charvarius Ward and Deommodore Lenoir. So we've just got to continue to find ways to get better."
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Commanders head coach Ron Rivera on defending the 49ers in Week 17:
"This is one of the better running teams in the league. You try to contain it and keep it inside and not let them stretch you because their backs have great vision, make good decisions on their cut backs and we were trying to keep it as compact as we could. We had some good moments. They mixed some things up early on, they broke a few tendencies and they did a nice job of doing that and forcing us to make some adjustments."
Commanders quarterback Sam Howell on his performance against San Francisco's defense:
"We just didn't make enough plays in the second half. We turned the ball over too much. There were some good things in the first half, we were kind of in the game, but we just didn't make the plays we needed to in the second half."
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Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne on Jan. 14
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced Sunday that she plans to abdicate after 52 years and hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.
The queen, who is Europe’s longest-reigning living monarch, announced during her New Year’s speech that she would step down on Jan. 14th, which is the anniversary of her own accession to the throne at age 31 following the death of her father, King Frederik IX.
Margrethe, 83, said the back surgery she underwent in early 2023 led to “thoughts about the future” and when to pass on the responsibilities of the crown to her son. “I have decided that now is the right time,” she said in her speech.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen paid tribute to her in a statement, offering a “heartfelt thank you to Her Majesty the Queen for her lifelong dedication and tireless efforts for the Kingdom.”
Margrethe is the “epitome of Denmark” Frederiksen’s statement read, and “throughout the years has put words and feelings into who we are as a people and as a nation.”
The 6-foot-tall (1.82-meters-tall), chain-smoking Margrethe has been one of the most popular public figures in Denmark, where the monarch’s role is largely ceremonial. She often walked the streets of Copenhagen virtually unescorted and won the admiration of Danes for her warm manners and for her talents as a linguist and designer.
A keen skier, she was a member of a Danish women’s air force unit as a princess, taking part in judo courses and endurance tests in the snow. Margrethe remained tough even as she grew older. In 2011, at age 70, she visited Danish troops in southern Afghanistan wearing a military jumpsuit.
As monarch, she crisscrossed the country and regularly visited Greenland and the Faeroe Islands, the two semi-independent territories which are part of the Danish Realm, and was met everywhere by cheering crowds.
Denmark has Europe’s oldest ruling monarchy, which traces its line back to the Viking king Gorm the Old, who died in 958. Although Magrethe is head of state, the Danish Constitution strictly ruled out her involvement in party politics.
Yet the queen was clearly well-versed in law and knew the contents of the legislation she was called upon to sign.
She received training in French and English from her earliest years, as well as Swedish from her mother. In addition to archaeology, she studied philosophy, political science and economics at universities in Copenhagen, Aarhus and Cambridge along with the London School of Economics and the Sorbonne in Paris.
Ever since his birth on May 26, 1968, Frederik André Henrik Christian has been the heir to the Danish throne.
He is the oldest son of Queen Margrethe and her late French-born husband, Prince Henrik, who died February 2018. Frederik, 55, has a younger brother, Prince Joachim.
Since the age of 18, he has served as regent whenever his mother was outside the kingdom and carried out official duties, shaking hands with thousands and receiving foreign dignitaries.
The queen’s announcement made up only a few sentences at the end of her wide-ranging New Year’s speech which reflected on the “turbulence and upheaval in the world” amid the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, and the climate crisis.
But she also thanked her nation’s people for “the warmth and hospitality I meet with everywhere in Denmark.”
While lavishing accolades on the queen, the prime minister also looked to the future.
“In the new year, Crown Prince Frederik will be proclaimed king. Crown Princess Mary will become queen. The kingdom will have a new regent and a new royal couple,” he said in his statement. “We can look forward to all of this in the knowledge that they are ready for the responsibility and the task.”
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CUSA Games Today: How to Watch CUSA Games, TV Schedule, Live Streaming Options - Bowl Season
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts’ desperation heave was intercepted to seal the Eagles' fourth loss this month and one that meant so much more.
Philadelphia's shot at the top spot in the NFC? Gone. The bye and home-field edge goes to the 49ers. The NFC East crown? Once in their grasp, the Eagles now need help from — yikes, Washington — to win a second straight division title.
The team that opened December 9-1 and looked like a favorite to return to the Super Bowl unraveled Sunday with a 35-31 loss to the Arizona Cardinals and now faces the grim reality of opening the playoffs on the road.
“We've got to get things fixed,” coach Nick Sirianni said. “And we've got to get them fixed fast.”
Where to start is the hard part.
James Conner ran for a 2-yard touchdown with 32 seconds remaining and Kyler Murray threw three TD passes for Arizona, which rallied from a 15-point deficit.
Former Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon returned to Philly and got his biggest win yet in his first season as Arizona’s coach. Granted, there haven't been many of them for the Cardinals (4-12).
The Eagles (11-5) could have won the NFC East with wins against Arizona and the New York Giants next week. Now, Dallas can win the division with a win next week at Washington.
The Eagles could still earn the No. 2 seed with a win at the Giants and a Cowboys loss.
“Man, I'm not worried at all but there’s a lot to learn from a game like this,” defensive end Brandon Graham said.
Maybe he should be concerned. The Eagles have played more like a team bound for a quick playoff exit than one that could make a second straight trip to the Super Bowl.
There was plenty of blame to go around: a discombobulated offense that included indecisive play-calling late in the game, a running game that never got going and a defense that couldn’t get off the field.
The series of blunders included Sirianni running out of timeouts on the Eagles' final drive and a late-game first-and-20 (because of offensive holding) that saw the Eagles run twice and try a short pass that only got them 5 yards.
“We're in the playoffs. Lot of teams want to be in the playoffs,” Sirianni said. “We can still do some things here.”
Murray finished 25 of 31 for 232 yards and got stronger as the game progressed, overcoming a 99-yard pick-6 by Sydney Brown early in the second quarter. Conner rushed for 128 yards on 26 carries.
“With everything that’s happened, a lot of disappointment this year, a lot of tough losses,” Murray said. “But trying to finish the season off the right way.”
The Cardinals rallied from a 21-6 halftime deficit on the strength of Murray’s two TD tosses in the third quarter that tied the game at 21-all.
Hurts put the Eagles ahead in the fourth with his third TD pass of the game, a 9-yarder to Dallas Goedert.
Normally, that would be enough to win a game at the Linc. But Philly's defense couldn’t hold on. Cornerback Kelee Ringo was flagged for pass interference and the Cardinals used the extra 29 yards to help tie game 28-28 with 5:26 left. Murray hit Michael Wilson for a 5-yard TD.
Jake Elliott kicked a 43-yard field goal with 2:33 left to give the Eagles their last lead.
Murray had plenty of time to move the Cardinals into scoring position. He hit Greg Dorch for a 36-yard gain that brought Arizona to the Eagles 5 and set up Conner's decisive score.
The Cardinals finished with 449 yards of offense and scored touchdowns on all four possessions in the second half.
Gannon certainly had reason to gloat — his successor, Sean Desai, already had his play-calling duties stripped during this morbid stretch and turned over to Matt Patricia. No matter who is calling the shots this month, the Eagles' defense has been steamrolled. The Cardinals rushed for 221 yards and never punted.
“We still have everything in front of us,” Hurts said.
FAST PHILLY START
The Eagles at last made solid use of 34-year-old receiver Julio Jones, signed in October to provide some depth.
The seven-time Pro Bowl selection had just seven catches for 27 yards and two touchdowns entering the game. He wasn’t supposed to be a top target, of course, not with A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith both topping the 1,000-yard receiving mark this season.
Jones caught a 12-yard TD pass in the first quarter and had a 22-yard TD with 16 seconds left in the second.
Hurts' three TD passes brought his total to a franchise-record 38 touchdowns this season. He had already set an NFL QB record with 15 rushing touchdowns. Hurts in 2022 and Randall Cunningham in 1990 both accounted for 35 TDs for the Eagles.
DEFENSIVE GEM
Brown, a rookie safety out of Illinois, circled under a pass from Murray at the Eagles 1-yard line and streaked down the sideline, then zig-zagged into the end zone to give Philly a 14-3 lead. Brown reached a top speed of 21.52 mph and traveled 126.7 total yards on the 99-yard return, per Next Gen Stats.
FAKE OUT
The Eagles used a fake play off the tush push to get a first down. Hurts lined up under center on third-and-1 and flipped the ball to Kenneth Gainwell, who threw a 17-yard pass to Smith. Hurts found Jones for the 22-yard TD on the next play.
INJURIES
Cardinals CB Garrett Williams left with an ankle injury, and OL D.J. Humphries suffered a knee injury.
UP NEXT
While the Eagles try to finish strong against the Giants next weekend, the Cardinals will try to play spoiler to another playoff contender, hosting the Seattle Seahawks.
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