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Mountain Dew Says Fan-Favorite Flavor Will Be Permanent for 2024
Mountain Dew's Baja Blast will officially be a permanent offering at grocery store chains and small businesses nationwide in 2024.
The fan-favorite flavor was created in 2004 as a Taco Bell exclusive. But after gaining a cult following, the soda brand decided to give fans the option to enjoy the flavor without driving to TBell for its soda fountain about a decade ago.
In 2014, Mountain Dew—a subsidiary of PepsiCo—served up Baja Blast in bottles and cans, but it was only for a limited time. The company followed suit in 2015 and 2016, but in 2017, the prepackaged variation was discontinued.
A year later, Baja Blast re-emerged on store shelves, and the drink has since made annual appearances at shops across the country. The tropical-lime flavored soda even earned a few spinoffs, like the frozen slush (also offered as an alcoholic option at select Taco Bell Cantina locations), the Baja Blast gelato, a limited-edition hot sauce, and, of course, Mountain Dew's Baja Blast Energy drinks. However, it has never been officially added to the regular lineup—until now, anyway.
"Well it’s about forking time if you ask me🙌🏻 In celebration of the 20th Bajaversary, Mountain Dew Baja Blast will be a permanent flavor in 2024!!" fast food influencer @Markie_Devo announced via a Dec. 29 Instagram post.
"In January Baja Blast will hit [shelves] nationwide as a permanent item in both regular and zero(bottles & cans)," the caption explained.
"Happy New Year to us!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 can’t wait!!!!!!" one excited social media user exclaimed.
"I love Baja . I am getting those bottles," another shared.
A third quipped, "I like Baja Blast as much as the next person, but it absolutely tastes the best from Taco Bell."
The only people more excited than fans of the beverage are those working in Mountain Dew's marketing department, as they've set a countdown to the Jan. 2 release on the official Baja Blast website.
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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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Ravens demolish Dolphins to claim No. 1 seed in AFC playoffs
The Baltimore Ravens made quite the statement on Sunday, as they clinched the No.1 seed in the AFC playoffs with a blowout 56-19 win over the No. 2-seeded Miami Dolphins.
Lamar Jackson, aiming for his second career MVP award this season, added to his stellar resume with another highly efficient game on offense.
Jackson finished with 321 yards through the air on just 18-of-21 with five touchdown passes and 35 yards on six rushes. And it got to the point where his backup, Tyler Huntley, completed a 19-yard touchdown pass in garbage fourth-quarter time.
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It happened immediately for Jackson and the Ravens’ offense on its first drive of the game, as Justice Hill, his second running back, made two big catches on the drive, including the 20-yard wheel route for the touchdown. It was a 7-7 game as the Dolphins saw Cedrick Wilson Jr. hauling in an eight-yard strike from Tua Tagovailoa to start the game.
In the second quarter, Jackson started seeing some unreal catches by his receivers, including Odell Beckham Jr., who hauled in a 33-yard bomb down the right sideline to set up a Gus Edwards one-yard touchdown to make it a 14-10 game.
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The Dolphins would grab a field goal on the ensuing drive to cut the Ravens’ lead, but Jackson wasted no time with a response. On the very next play, Zay Flowers broke free from coverage and took a pass from Jackson 75 yards to the house to make it 21-13.
Things started falling off the rails for the Dolphins when Tagovailoa threw the first of his two interceptions on the day on a pass intended for Wilson, where Roquan Smith sniped it out of the air. Four plays later, Isaiah Likely made a phenomenal one-handed catch on fourth-and-7 and dove into the end zone for a 35-yard touchdown.
With a 28-13 lead entering the second half, the Ravens knew the Dolphins’ offense was more than capable of tying things up quickly. They got the ball out of the break, and Hill took the opening kickoff 78 yards to begin the drive on Miami’s 18-yard line. A few plays later, it was Likely hauling in his second touchdown of the day from seven yards out.
The Dolphins would get a touchdown to De’Von Achane later in the half, but the game was virtually out of reach at that point when it was 35-19 in the fourth quarter. Miami had a turnover on downs and a fumble, which saw three straight Baltimore touchdowns hit the scoreboard.
Looking at the stat sheet, Edwards led the Ravens’ rushing attack with 68 yards on 16 carries, while Flowers had 106 receiving on just three catches to lead that category. Charlie Kolar and Patrick Ricard also added touchdowns to their stats for the year.
For Miami, Tyreek Hill had six catches for 76 yards to lead the way, but he also had an uncharacteristic drop in the end zone early in the game that led to a Miami field goal instead. In the end, it didn’t really matter for the Dolphins.
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Tagovailoa was 22-of-38 for 237 yards with two touchdowns and his two interceptions, while Achane had 107 yards on the ground on 14 carries.
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Last night, I made myself a treat of gluten free pancakes with maple syrup and fresh strawberries. Dessert was chocolate... and a pot of green tea.
I then watched the first 3 movies of the Indiana Jones... so great and funny.
But at 9.30pm we got a thunderstorm, so I checked the windows. At 10pm I got a phone call from my friend's Mum from the UK 🇬🇧. We had a great talk for half an hour.
Well midnight came, and I was onto The Last Crusade by then, and as midnight struck, the tank went over the cliff with the annoying German screaming out of the top... what a great metaphor to see out 2023!
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Celebrations of the San Francisco 49ers clinching the NFC's No. 1 seed took over social media on Sunday afternoon. After securing a 27-10 win over the Washington Commanders and the Arizona Cardinals 35-31 upset of the Philadelphia Eagles, the 49ers have secured a first round Bye and home field advantage for their postseason run for the first time since the 2019 season.
"We have the best fanbase in the NFL," quarterback Brock Purdy said after the Week 17 victory. "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."
Here's a list of some of the best posts from people around the league reacting to the 49ers securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC:
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CUSA Games Today: How to Watch CUSA Games, TV Schedule, Live Streaming Options - Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 2:10 PM EST|Updated: 2 hours ago
Seeking details on how to watch all of the college football postseason matchups now that bowl season and the College Football Playoff are here? Below, we highlight how you can watch all four games involving teams from the CUSA.
Watch college football all season long on Fubo and ESPN+!
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Seeking details on how to watch all of the college football postseason matchups now that bowl season and the College Football Playoff are here? Below, we highlight how you can catch all eight games involving teams from the Pac-12.
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Argentina’s President Javier Milei: A Kiss, Controversial Reforms, and a Geopolitical Shift
Argentina’s newly elected President Javier Milei is no stranger to making headlines. This time, however, it’s not for his controversial policies or unorthodox background, but rather his public display of affection. Milei and his girlfriend, popular comedian and impersonator Fatima Florez, shared a passionate kiss after attending Florez’s musical ‘Fatima 100’ at the Roxy Theatre in Mar del Plata. The couple, whose relationship has been marked by high-profile public displays of affection, once again grabbed the spotlight.
An Unorthodox President’s Promise to Revitalize Argentina
Milei, a pro-Trump libertarian with no prior governmental experience, has made waves since taking office with his divisive policies. His background is as colorful as his political views, having dabbled as a tantric sex coach before venturing into politics. His aggressive approach to tackling Argentina’s economic challenges includes a program of harsh austerity measures. The measures aim at addressing the 143 percent inflation rate, plummeting peso, and rising poverty levels.
An Ambitious Reform Blitz
With his key adviser, Federico Sturzenegger, Milei is pushing an ambitious pro-business reform blitz to revamp the economy. The reforms include deregulation, spending cuts, and a 300-measure decree to reduce the state’s hand in the economy. Despite sparking protests and legal challenges, including a planned nationwide strike by the largest union group in January, Sturzenegger remains confident that the reforms will lead to fiscal balance and ease doing business in the country.
Argentina Rejects BRICS Membership
In a surprising move, Argentina, under Milei’s leadership, has declined an invitation to join the BRICS group, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The decision to review policies of the previous administration has led to this rejection. Milei’s alignment with the United States and Israel, coupled with his criticism of China and BRICS during his presidential campaign, foreshadows a geopolitical shift for Argentina.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens clinched a division title and the top seed in the AFC.
There's no mathematical way to tell if the star quarterback wrapped up the MVP award, too, but his fans made their views on the topic clear.
Serenaded throughout by “MVP!” chants, Jackson threw for 321 yards and five touchdowns as the Ravens eviscerated the Miami Dolphins 56-19 on Sunday. Baltimore won its first AFC North title since 2019, when Jackson was named MVP. He might be closing in on that honor again.
“He played a perfect football game in terms of the passing game," coach John Harbaugh said.
The stat sheet agreed. Jackson went 18 of 21 without an interception. He finished with a perfect passer rating of 158.3.
Jackson missed the end of the past two Baltimore seasons because of injuries. Now the Ravens can rest him voluntarily next week if they want, although Harbaugh was noncommittal on that.
Baltimore (13-3) has won six straight, and the Ravens rolled through a grueling December stretch that included games against the Rams, Jaguars, 49ers and Dolphins.
“I don't know if I've seen a more impressive performance in a game. I'm not sure I've seen a more impressive performance in a season to date," said Harbaugh, whose team will have a first-round bye before hosting its postseason opener. "Obviously we have a lot more to do. We've got a lot of work to do in front of us, but this is a mature football team.”
Miami (11-5) is also postseason bound, but now the winner of next weekend's Dolphins-Bills game will take the AFC East. Miami was without two offensive stars in receiver Jaylen Waddle (ankle) and running back Raheem Mostert (knee, ankle).
And now the Dolphins face another potentially significant injury. Linebacker Bradley Chubb — with his team down 30 points — had to be carted off with 3:05 remaining after hurting his knee.
That raised obvious questions about why Chubb was still in the game.
“There’s times like this one where I would like a time machine for sure,” Miami coach Mike McDaniel said.
Jackson had more touchdown passes than incompletions. That's a feat Miami's Tua Tagovailoa also accomplished in a 70-20 win over Denver in Week 3.
Jackson also had a perfect passer rating against Miami in 2019. He joins Tom Brady (against Detroit) as the only quarterbacks with two perfect ratings against the same team, with a minimum of 20 attempts.
“I love the guy,” Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen said. “He proved everything he had to prove. If anybody else saying otherwise, they just don't like Lamar. That's what it is. They don't like us, they don't like Baltimore, they don't like Lamar.”
This matchup featured Miami's top-ranked scoring offense and Baltimore's top-ranked scoring defense. In the early going, the Dolphins had the upper hand. They scored on the game's first drive when Tagovailoa threw an 8-yard pass to Cedrick Wilson Jr. Jackson answered with a 20-yard scoring strike to Justice Hill.
Miami would have had another touchdown on its second drive, but Tyreek Hill bobbled the ball in the end zone and the Dolphins kicked a field goal.
The Ravens took the lead for good in the second quarter when Gus Edwards capped an 89-yard drive with a 1-yard scoring run. After another Miami field goal, Jackson immediately found Zay Flowers open deep for a 75-yard touchdown that made it 21-13.
The Ravens struck again 94 seconds later thanks to a pair of one-handed catches. The first was an interception by Roquan Smith, the second a 35-yard catch-and-run TD by Isaiah Likely on fourth-and-7.
Justice Hill returned the second-half kickoff 78 yards, setting up Jackson's 7-yard TD toss to Likely that made it 35-13.
Miami trailed 35-14 with under 13 minutes remaining last season before rallying to a 42-38 win over the Ravens. The Dolphins started the fourth quarter with a touchdown this time, a 1-yard pass from Tagovailoa to De'Von Achane, but it was Baltimore that closed strong.
“Last year, the score was looking like that at halftime and third quarter. Then those guys started making plays and we didn't do anything," Jackson said. “The only thing that was on my mind was to finish the game, and today we did it.”
The Ravens marched right back down the field and scored on Jackson's 4-yard pass to Patrick Ricard to go up 42-19. Melvin Gordon III added a 7-yard touchdown run, and a Miami fumble led to a another TD. Tyler Huntley threw a scoring pass to Charlie Kolar on third-and-goal from the 19.
(That was Huntley's only pass attempt. He also finished with a perfect 158.3 passer rating.)
“We’ll look at the film tomorrow, see what we can do better and move on to the Bills,” Tagovailoa said. “Everything is still in front of us for what we want to accomplish as a team.”
STREAKS AND MILESTONES
The Ravens rushed for at least 100 yards for a 32nd consecutive game and had a sack for a 37th straight. ... Jackson reached 800 yards rushing on the season, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to do that three times. ... This was the second-highest scoring total in franchise history for the Ravens, behind only their 59-10 win at Miami in that 2019 romp. ... Tyreek Hill surpassed 10,000 yards receiving for his career.
INJURIES
The teams weren't at full strength at the start, and the injuries continued throughout the game. Miami lost CB Xavien Howard (foot). Baltimore CB Marlon Humphrey (calf) went down as well. Ravens NT Michael Pierce and S Daryl Worley were both evaluated for head injuries.
UP NEXT
Dolphins: Host Buffalo next weekend.
Ravens: Host Pittsburgh next weekend.
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Andrew Sharpless, CEO of Oceana, discusses how we can protect ocean biodiversity but feed the growing global population.
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Andrew Sharpless, CEO of Oceana, discusses how we can protect ocean biodiversity but feed the growing global population.
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German officials detain 3 more suspects in connection with a Cologne Cathedral attack threat
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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NFL Fans Ripped Ref From Lions-Cowboys Over His Horrific Missed Call Earlier This Season in Bears-Browns
The Detroit Lions lost to the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday night after a controversial call took two points off the board in the final seconds that would have given the NFC North champs a huge win on the road.
The ref behind the questionable call was Brad Allen, who knows all too well what it’s like to make costly decisions in NFL games.
Fans were quick to point out a very bad no-call from Allen in the Chicago Bears-Cleveland Browns game just a few weeks ago. Justin Fields was lit up by a late hit by Zadarius Smith while throwing a Hail Mary in the final seconds of the first half which should have given the Bears 15 yards and a shot at a field goal before the break.
Instead, nothing was called by Allen on this play:
While we wait for the Brad Allen pool report, here’s the roughing from two weeks ago that he failed to call, costing the Bears a crucial field goal.
— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) December 31, 2023
Zadarius Smith was later fined for the hit. pic.twitter.com/M7yXLtOpr3
Chicago ended up losing that game, 20-17, and the NFL later fined Smith for that hit.
Fans are rightfully not happy with Allen:
Brad Allen might be the NFL’s Tim Donaghy https://t.co/2pBLJhrjdy
— Bad Sports Refs (@BadSportsRefs) December 31, 2023
Idc if he or his crew are betting on games or if they're just incredibly incompetent. Either way, they shouldn't be refereeing any more NFL games simply because there are too many unusual incidents that directly determined the outcome of important games!! https://t.co/oKHZ34BFJV
— I Ain't Him (@Phincane) December 31, 2023
Brad Allen should not have any playoff games at this point https://t.co/6K233l2adY
— 🏈 Kelly (@football_kelly) December 31, 2023
This is a wild sequence of officiating right here https://t.co/GVg6sR7BzD
— Chris B. Brown (@smartfootball) December 31, 2023
Brad Allen’s crew shouldn’t ref a single game in the playoffs. https://t.co/f7QXZkU6f4
— 🇵🇷 #1 @LordeJones JiHaD stan (@CForClarity) December 31, 2023
There’s not a QB in the league besides JF1 that doesn’t get this call https://t.co/pgI5PRRSHR
— Jacob (@Cbuck341) December 31, 2023
For yesterday with the Lions and for this blatant missed call Brad Allen should be fired. https://t.co/5TQDrjAqQ8
— Adam (@PhamilyDoc) December 31, 2023
Why he is still being run out there week after week is now on the NFL. Allen is just incompetent. The NFL? Would love to know why they keep giving him assignments. #nfl #bradallen https://t.co/0uiyrbGFhr
— Jeff Adell (@seeking6) December 31, 2023
So this is one of tha crews that’s been terrible all season. They’ve negatively impacted tha outcome of 4 games now https://t.co/CQkC68lejW
— Corey Walker (@cwalk37) December 31, 2023
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Influential former Texas US Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson dies at 88
DALLAS, Texas (AP) — Trailblazing longtime U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, a nurse from Texas who helped bring hundreds of millions of federal dollars to the Dallas area as the region’s most powerful Democrat, died Sunday. She was 88.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and many other leaders issued statements about her death after her son posted about it on Facebook. The Dallas Morning News also confirmed her death with an unnamed source close to the family. No cause of death was given.
“She was the single most effective legislator Dallas has ever had,” the mayor said in a statement. “Nobody brought more federal infrastructure money home to our city. Nobody fought harder for our communities and our residents’ interests and safety. And nobody knew how to navigate Washington better for the people of Dallas.”
Eddie Bernice Johnson served in the House for three decades after becoming the first registered nurse elected to Congress and first Black chief psychiatric nurse at Dallas’ Veterans Affairs hospital. She went on to become the first Black woman to chair the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and she also led the Congressional Black Caucus. She left office in January after repeatedly delaying her retirement. Before Congress, she served in the Texas legislature.
“For three decades, Chairwoman Johnson was a powerful force in the United States Congress, always focused on the future,” House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi said in a statement, praising Johnson as “a tenacious trailblazer, a talented legislator and a devoted public servant.”
Johnson used her committee leadership position to fight against Republican efforts to block action on climate change. Congressional Black Caucus Chair Steven Horsford said Johnson was also “a fierce advocate for expanding STEM opportunities to Black and minority students” who also played a key role in helping the Biden administration pass a major package of incentives for computer chip manufacturers.
She was born in Waco and grew up in the segregated South. Dallas’ once-segregated Union Station was renamed in her honor in 2019.
Her own experience with racism helped spur her to get involved in politics. She recalled that officials at the VA hospital were shocked that she was Black after they hired her sight-unseen, so they rescinded their offer for her to live in a dorm on campus. She told The Dallas Morning News in 2020 that officials would go into patients’ rooms ahead of her to “say that I was qualified.”
“That was really the most blatant, overt racism that I ever experienced in my life,” she told the newspaper.
Johnson nearly quit but decided to stick with it.
“It was very challenging,” she said. “But any job where you’re an African American woman entering for the first time would be a challenge. They had not hired one before I got there. Yes, it was a challenge, but it was a successful venture.”
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Super Bowl champ Emmanuel Ogbah talks Dolphins playoff berth, learning from ‘genius’ coach Vic Fangio
The Miami Dolphins currently hold a two-game lead over the Buffalo Bills in AFC East division. Second-year head coach Mike McDaniel has constructed the most efficient offense in the NFL.
Despite entering the Week 16 game against the Dallas Cowboys with 10 wins, the Dolphins faced questions about their subpar record against teams with a winning record this season. Prior to defeating the Cowboys on Christmas Eve, Miami was 0-3 against winning teams this year.
The victory over Dallas also marked the Dolphins’ first division title since 2008. Miami faces two AFC teams with winning records to close out the regular season before they move on to the postseason.
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But defensive lineman Emmanuel Ogbah said they are “just taking it game by game.” The Dolphins are instead focusing on Sunday’s matchup with NFL MVP candidate Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens.
“We going up there.… to Baltimore to play the Ravens. It’s going to be a tough one, but we’re ready,” Ogbah told Fox News Digital.
“The coaches will have a good game plan. I’m studying film. I’m seeing how I can stop Lamar… just going into the game just focusing on this game… we’re not really worried (about) the future. We’re just worried about this Baltimore game.”
DOLPHINS SPLASH INTO PLAYOFFS WITH THRILLING WIN OVER COWBOYS
Ogbah is in his fourth year with the Dolphins. Before he made the move to Miami, he won Super Bowl LIV during his stint with the Kansas City Chiefs.
If the Dolphins are able to defeat the Ravens and the Buffalo Bills in their remaining two games, they will clinch the top seed in the conference. The No. 1 seed earns home-field advantage throughout the playoffs as well as a bye week for the first round.
McDaniel also welcomed the challenge of matching up with one of the best teams in the NFL.
“It’s exactly what you want,” McDaniel said earlier this week. “You want to be playing the best football teams in December and January. You want to go toe to toe with them, and you want to earn victories. To do that, we’re very fortunate to have the opportunity to play the Baltimore Ravens this week.”
Josh Boyer served as the Dolphins defensive coordinator for the past three seasons, but he left the organization following the 2022 season.
In February, McDaniel decided to add veteran NFL coach Vic Fangio to the staff. Fangio was the Broncos‘ head coach from 2019-2021 and spent last season as a consultant for the Eagles.
The 65-year-old’s coaching career spans three and a half decades.
“It’s different,” Ogbah said when asked about being coached by Fangio.
Ogbah also lauded Fangio for the coach’s ability to set players up for success on the football field.
“He’s definitely a genius, I would say. As far as defensive scheme… he know how to put guys in the right position to make plays. It’s definitely different. I’ve definitely learned a lot from him… he’s definitely evolved my game a lot.”
During his introductory press conference in February, Fangio hinted that he was nowhere near retiring.
“I think the Dolphins have a good thing going here,” Fangio said. “There are good components of the coaching staff led by Mike that made it intriguing to join that. I still have a lot of coaching left in me. It’s who I am and what I enjoy doing.”
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — After lithium-ion batteries burned in a large cargo ship's hold for a number of days, the U.S. Coast Guard said late Saturday that the fire was out and directed the ship to anchor near Dutch Harbor, Alaska.
The 19 crew members of the ship, Genius Star XI, were uninjured and technicians from the Salvage and Marine Firefighting team remain onboard to ensure the fire doesn't return, according to a Coast Guard press release.
“This protected anchorage ... will allow the vessel to remain stable, minimizing risk of any re-flash of the fire as we continue our response," Capt. Chris Culpepper said in the press release, which said an investigation into the fire's origins will begin once response efforts wrap up.
Genius Star XI was shipping lithium-ion batteries from Vietnam to San Diego. The crew alerted the Coast Guard early Thursday morning to the fire, after pumping carbon dioxide into hold No. 1 — where the blaze began — and sealing it, fearing an explosion.
The Coast Guard diverted the 410-foot (125-meter) cargo ship to Dutch Harbor, one of the nation’s busiest fishing ports located in Unalaska, an Aleutian Islands community about 800 miles (1,287 kilometers) southwest of Anchorage.
Arriving Friday, Genius Star XI was kept 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) from shore to mitigate the risks of toxic gases produced by the fire to the community and environment while responders worked to extinguish the flames, Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Mike Salerno said in an email to The Associated Press.
There have been no oil leaks associated with the fire, according to the ship's owners, Wisdom Marine Group.
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Arvind Panagariya Appointed Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission: Shaping India’s Fiscal Future
Renowned economist Arvind Panagariya, the former chairman of NITI Aayog, ascends to the helm of the 16th Finance Commission of India. Panagariya, a professor at Columbia University, carries the formidable task of reviewing and reshaping the financial relations between the central and state governments. The Commission’s report, due by October 31, 2025, will map the fiscal trajectory for a five-year period commencing April 1, 2026.
Arvind Panagariya: A Steward of Fiscal Federalism
Renowned globally for his economic acumen, Panagariya’s appointment is more than just a change of guard. It signifies a move towards a more robust, balanced fiscal federalism. His experience as the former Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog and his profound understanding of economic principles make him an ideal choice for this position. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted, Panagariya’s contributions have significantly shaped the body that replaced the Planning Commission.
The Mandate of the 16th Finance Commission
The Commission is responsible for making recommendations about the distribution of the net proceeds of taxes. It will also suggest measures to augment states’ consolidated funds, offering a lifeline to Panchayats and Municipalities. The Commission is also tasked with reviewing the present arrangements for financing Disaster Management initiatives, a crucial aspect in a country that grapples with a myriad of natural calamities.
Charting India’s Fiscal Future
The Commission’s report, eagerly awaited by October 2025, will cover the financial assessments for a five-year period starting from April 1, 2026. The fiscal roadmap that emerges from this report will influence India’s economic trajectory in the years to come. Panagariya, who predicts that India could become the third-largest economy by 2026, is a key player in this critical juncture of the nation’s financial journey.
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Ryan Seacrest Shares His New Year's Rockin' Eve Photo Diary
Ryan Seacrest is returning to Times Square to lead the countdown to 2024 on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest! The founder of Seacrest Studios has hosted the iconic New Year’s Eve special since 2005, when he joined his "hero" Dick Clark on NYRE '06.
“As I head into my 19th year hosting Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, [I] can’t think of a more special opportunity than getting to count down America into the new year live from Times Square," Seacrest tells Parade.
"I grew up watching the show every year with Dick Clark so to have had the opportunity to host alongside my hero was a dream come true. Each year is special and I have so many memories from different weather challenges to all of the stars who have joined the party," the host of the nation's most-watched NYE celebration continues. "As I reflect on some moments over these past 18 years, I can’t wait to see what’s in store for New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2024.”
Before ringing in the new year, Seacrest shared New Year’s Rockin’ Eve memories with Parade. Continue scrolling to see the multi-hyphenate's photo diary and what he had to say about hosting previous years...
Ryan Seacrest's Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve Diary
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2006 – My first year hosting! Do you think this young Ryan knew he’d be hosting New Year’s Rockin’ Eve for 19 years and counting?
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Fergie and I had a lot of fun the years she co-hosted the show!
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After growing up watching Dick Clark host the show, it was a dream come true to stand alongside my hero and co-host!
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Chatting with the Jonas Brothers to ring in 2009. A fan then and a fan now!
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There is really no better place to be than Times Square on New Year’s Eve.
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Stars like Miley always rock awesome fashion!
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There is nothing like celebrating with our incredible performers after they’ve just performed on the most global stage! (with Brian Kelley and Taylor Swift)
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Sometimes extra layers are required!
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Hosting duties don’t stop, rain or shine. (With Christina Aguilera.)
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The F.D.N.Y. surprised me with this one! It’s never a dull moment on the streets of Times Square!
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Hosting in the pandemic had its challenges, but our crew made it all possible and we successfully rung in 2021!
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I couldn’t help myself dancing with New Edition. Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest always is a big party!
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Israeli strikes in central Gaza kill at least 35 as Netanyahu says war will continue for months
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes in central Gaza killed at least 35 people Sunday, hospital officials said, as fighting raged across the tiny enclave a day after Israel’s prime minister said the war will continue for “many more months,” resisting international calls for a cease-fire.
The military said Israeli forces were operating in Gaza’s second-largest city, Khan Younis, and residents reported strikes in the central region, the latest focus of the nearly three-month air-and-ground war that has raised fears of a regional conflagration.
The U.S. military said its forces shot and killed several Iran-backed Houthi rebels when they tried to attack a cargo ship in the Red Sea, an escalation in a maritime conflict linked to the war. And an Israeli Cabinet minister suggested encouraging Gaza’s population to emigrate, remarks that could worsen tensions with Egypt and other friendly Arab states.
Israel says it wants to destroy Hamas’ governing and military capabilities in Gaza, from where it launched its Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel. The militants killed some 1,200 people after breaking through Israel’s extensive border defenses, shattering its sense of security. They also captured around 240 hostages, nearly half of whom were released during a temporary cease-fire agreement in November.
Just after midnight on New Year’s Day, Hamas militants fired a barrage of rockets, setting off air raid sirens in southern and central Israel. No injuries were reported.
Displaced Palestinians found little to celebrate on New Year’s Eve in Muwasi, a makeshift camp in a mostly undeveloped area of southern Gaza’s Mediterranean coast designated by Israel as a safe zone.
“From the intensity of the pain we live, we do not feel that there is a new year,” said Kamal al-Zeinaty, huddled with his family around a fire inside a tent. “All the days are the same.”
Another relative, Zeyad al-Zeinaty, who fled with the family from the Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza, said his wife, brother and grandchildren are among many relatives he has lost in the war.
Israel’s unprecedented air and ground offensive has killed more than 21,800 Palestinians and wounded more than 56,000 others, according to the Health Ministry in Hamas-ruled Gaza, which does not distinguish between civilian and combatant deaths.
The war has sparked a humanitarian crisis, with a quarter of Gaza residents facing starvation, according to the United Nations. Israel’s bombardments have leveled vast swaths of the territory, displacing some 85% of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents.
THE OFFENSIVE GRINDS ON
Israel expanded its offensive to central Gaza this week, targeting a belt of densely built-up communities that house refugees from the 1948 war surrounding Israel’s creation and their descendants.
In Zweida, an Israeli airstrike killed at least 13 people and wounded dozens of others, according to witnesses. The bodies were draped in white plastic and laid out in front of a hospital, where prayers were held before burial.
“They were innocent people,” said Hussein Siam, whose relatives were among the dead. “Israeli warplanes bombarded the whole family.”
Officials from Al-Aqsa Hospital in central Deir al-Balah said the 13 were among 35 bodies received on Sunday.
The Israeli military said it was battling militants in Khan Younis, where Israel believes Hamas leaders are hiding. It also said its forces operating in the Shati refugee camp, in northern Gaza, found a bomb in a kindergarten and defused it. Hamas continued to launch rockets toward southern Israel.
Israel has faced stiff resistance from Hamas since it began its ground offensive in late October, and the military says 172 soldiers have been killed during that time.
Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the chief military spokesman, said Sunday that Israel was withdrawing some forces from Gaza as part of its “smart management” of the war. He did not say how many, and held out the possibility they would return at a later point in the war.
Israeli media said up to five brigades, numbering thousands of soldiers, would be withdrawn, but it was not immediately clear if it represented a normal troop rotation or a new phase in the fighting. Hagari also said some reservists would return to civilian life to bolster Israel’s wartime economy.
The fighting has pushed much of Gaza’s population south, where people have flooded shelters and tent camps near the border with Egypt. Hundreds of thousands have sought shelter in the central town of Deir al-Balah. Israel has continued to carry out strikes in both areas.
Eman al-Masri, who gave birth to quadruplets a week ago at a hospital in Deir al-Balah, is now sheltering with them in a room with 50 other people at a school-turned-shelter. “There is a shortage of diapers, they are not available, and no milk,” she said.
ISRAELI MINISTER URGES MASS MIGRATION FROM GAZA
The scale of the destruction and the exodus to the south has raised fears among Palestinians and Arab countries that Israel plans to drive Gaza’s population out and prevent it from returning.
On Sunday, Israel’s far-right finance minister said it should “encourage migration” from Gaza and re-establish Jewish settlements in the territory, where it withdrew settlers and soldiers in 2005.
“If in Gaza there were only 100,000 or 200,000 Arabs and not 2 million, the entire discussion about ‘the day after’ would be completely different,” Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich told Army Radio.
Smotrich has been largely sidelined by a war Cabinet that does not include him. But his comments risked worsening tensions with neighboring Egypt, which is deeply concerned about a possible mass influx of Palestinian refugees, along with other friendly Arab countries.
Later Sunday, an official in the prime minister’s office said Israel does not want to resettle Palestinians.
“Contrary to false allegations, Israel does not seek to displace the population in Gaza,” the official said in a statement to The Associated Press. “Subject to security checks, Israel’s policy is to enable those individuals who wish to leave to do so.” The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the matter with the media.
Israel is also at odds with the United States, which has provided crucial military aid for the offensive, over Gaza’s future.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel must maintain open-ended security control over the Gaza Strip. At a news conference Saturday, he said the war would continue for “many more months” and that Israel would assume control of the Gaza side of the border with Egypt.
Israel says Hamas has smuggled weapons from Egypt, but Egypt is likely to oppose any Israeli military presence there.
Netanyahu has also said he won’t allow the internationally-backed Palestinian Authority, which administers some parts of the occupied West Bank, to expand its limited rule to Gaza, where Hamas drove its forces out in 2007.
The U.S. wants a unified Palestinian government to run both Gaza and parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank as a precursor to eventual statehood. The last Israeli-Palestinian peace talks broke down over a decade ago, and Israeli governments since have been staunchly opposed to Palestinian statehood.
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Mroue reported from Beirut and Goldenberg from Tel Aviv, Israel. Associated Press writers Melanie Lidman in Jerusalem and Jack Jeffery in Cairo contributed to this report.
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Tom Brady reveals he nearly unretired in May but didn’t because of 1 reason
Tom Brady shared on social media Sunday that he nearly unretired in May but didn’t end up pulling the trigger because his friends threw him a retirement party.
Brady posted a handful of photos from 2023, including spending time with his family and children, whether it was in Africa or on the basketball court. His caption not only included a heartfelt goodbye to the year in which he decided to retire “for good” but also the year he nearly came back again.
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“Looking back on 2023 grateful for every moment,” he wrote. “Cherishing the highs, learning from the lows, and looking forward to what’s coming next. I’m blessed to have family and friends filled with so much love, joy, and compassion surrounding me.
“As you get older, you realize that this is really the only thing that matters, and I’ll never take these people for granted. Hug your kids, call your parents, tell your friends that you love them, and let’s all help make 2024 a kinder and happier year for everyone in our lives.”
In parentheses, he wrote the last bit.
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“The only downside to 2023 was when I was about to unretire in May and my friends threw a surprise retirement party. Kind of forced my hand.”
It would have been the second time Brady came back. He retired after the 2021 season, but a few weeks later he announced he was returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Earlier this year, he posted a heartfelt goodbye to the NFL though rumors circulated weekly that he was thinking about possibly returning to the league. It never happened.
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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
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo
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Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55.0 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
- Live Stream: Fubo
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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DETROIT (AP) — Four people died and two others were injured Saturday in a Michigan house explosion that could be heard miles away, police said.
The explosion happened before 4 p.m. in Northfield Township, about 45 miles (72.4 kilometers) west of Detroit. The structure was destroyed, leaving only the basement, Northfield Township Police Lt. David Powell told reporters Saturday.
The blast, which could be heard about 9 miles (14.4 kilometers) away, sent debris into the air that landed on both sides of a nearby highway. Neighboring homes were not damaged, Powell said.
Six people were in the home, with four fatalities discovered at the scene and the two surviving victims hospitalized in critical condition. Police did not immediately know if the victims were related, Powell said.
Authorities have not determined the cause of the explosion.
Northfield Township police did not immediately return a message from The Associated Press seeking additional information on Sunday.
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Assam Gana Parishad’s Atul Bora Optimistic about ULFA Peace Pact
Atul Bora, the president of Assam Gana Parishad (AGP) and the Agriculture Minister of Assam, expressed optimism about the recent agreement signed between the Government of India, the Assam state government, and the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA). According to Bora, this pact will expedite ongoing developmental projects in Assam, leading to significant economic, social, and infrastructure enhancements in the state.
The Peace Pact with ULFA: A New Dawn for Assam
The peace accord, signed on December 29, sees ULFA agreeing to abandon violence, surrender all weaponry, dissolve the organization, and participate in the democratic process. Bora attributes the successful negotiation of this agreement to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. He noted a change in the Centre’s attitude towards Assam and the region since Modi took charge, contrasting this with unsuccessful attempts during the Congress period.
With this agreement, Assam is set to receive a special Rs. 5,000 crore development package over a five-year period. The settlement also addresses several critical issues, including political demands, illegal immigration, land protection, and more. It also promises Rs. 10 lakh to each family of the 31 ULFA cadres who have been missing for over two decades.
AGP’s Vision for the Future
Bora also shed light on AGP’s strategy for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He revealed plans to strengthen the party’s presence across all 35 districts of Assam and organize various programs targeting both the Lok Sabha elections and the panchayat polls. As part of their strategy, the AGP has scheduled ‘booth sanmilan’ meetings across the state and initiated discussions on seat sharing with the BJP, which is AGP’s ally in the ruling coalition of Assam.
Beyond politics, the AGP also plans to organize an Udyam Mela to support local entrepreneurs, further bolstering the state’s economic development.
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Lamar Jackson’s perfect passer rating helps Ravens rout Dolphins 56-19 to clinch top seed in AFC
BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens clinched a division title and the top seed in the AFC.
There’s no mathematical way to tell if the star quarterback wrapped up the MVP award, too, but his fans made their views on the topic clear.
Serenaded throughout by “MVP!” chants, Jackson threw for 321 yards and five touchdowns as the Ravens eviscerated the Miami Dolphins 56-19 on Sunday. Baltimore won its first AFC North title since 2019, when Jackson was named MVP. He might be closing in on that honor again.
“He played a perfect football game in terms of the passing game,” coach John Harbaugh said.
The stat sheet agreed. Jackson went 18 of 21 without an interception. He finished with a perfect passer rating of 158.3.
Jackson missed the end of the past two Baltimore seasons because of injuries. Now the Ravens can rest him voluntarily next week if they want, although Harbaugh was noncommittal on that.
Baltimore (13-3) has won six straight, and the Ravens rolled through a grueling December stretch that included games against the Rams, Jaguars, 49ers and Dolphins.
“I don’t know if I’ve seen a more impressive performance in a game. I’m not sure I’ve seen a more impressive performance in a season to date,” said Harbaugh, whose team will have a first-round bye before hosting its postseason opener. “Obviously we have a lot more to do. We’ve got a lot of work to do in front of us, but this is a mature football team.”
Miami (11-5) is also postseason bound, but now the winner of next weekend’s Dolphins-Bills game will take the AFC East. Miami was without two offensive stars in receiver Jaylen Waddle (ankle) and running back Raheem Mostert (knee, ankle).
And now the Dolphins face another potentially significant injury. Linebacker Bradley Chubb — with his team down 30 points — had to be carted off with 3:05 remaining after hurting his knee.
That raised obvious questions about why Chubb was still in the game.
“There’s times like this one where I would like a time machine for sure,” Miami coach Mike McDaniel said.
Jackson had more touchdown passes than incompletions. That’s a feat Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa also accomplished in a 70-20 win over Denver in Week 3.
Jackson also had a perfect passer rating against Miami in 2019. He joins Tom Brady (against Detroit) as the only quarterbacks with two perfect ratings against the same team, with a minimum of 20 attempts.
“I love the guy,” Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen said. “He proved everything he had to prove. If anybody else saying otherwise, they just don’t like Lamar. That’s what it is. They don’t like us, they don’t like Baltimore, they don’t like Lamar.”
This matchup featured Miami’s top-ranked scoring offense and Baltimore’s top-ranked scoring defense. In the early going, the Dolphins had the upper hand. They scored on the game’s first drive when Tagovailoa threw an 8-yard pass to Cedrick Wilson Jr. Jackson answered with a 20-yard scoring strike to Justice Hill.
Miami would have had another touchdown on its second drive, but Tyreek Hill bobbled the ball in the end zone and the Dolphins kicked a field goal.
The Ravens took the lead for good in the second quarter when Gus Edwards capped an 89-yard drive with a 1-yard scoring run. After another Miami field goal, Jackson immediately found Zay Flowers open deep for a 75-yard touchdown that made it 21-13.
The Ravens struck again 94 seconds later thanks to a pair of one-handed catches. The first was an interception by Roquan Smith, the second a 35-yard catch-and-run TD by Isaiah Likely on fourth-and-7.
Justice Hill returned the second-half kickoff 78 yards, setting up Jackson’s 7-yard TD toss to Likely that made it 35-13.
Miami trailed 35-14 with under 13 minutes remaining last season before rallying to a 42-38 win over the Ravens. The Dolphins started the fourth quarter with a touchdown this time, a 1-yard pass from Tagovailoa to De’Von Achane, but it was Baltimore that closed strong.
“Last year, the score was looking like that at halftime and third quarter. Then those guys started making plays and we didn’t do anything,” Jackson said. “The only thing that was on my mind was to finish the game, and today we did it.”
The Ravens marched right back down the field and scored on Jackson’s 4-yard pass to Patrick Ricard to go up 42-19. Melvin Gordon III added a 7-yard touchdown run, and a Miami fumble led to a another TD. Tyler Huntley threw a scoring pass to Charlie Kolar on third-and-goal from the 19.
(That was Huntley’s only pass attempt. He also finished with a perfect 158.3 passer rating.)
“We’ll look at the film tomorrow, see what we can do better and move on to the Bills,” Tagovailoa said. “Everything is still in front of us for what we want to accomplish as a team.”
STREAKS AND MILESTONES
The Ravens rushed for at least 100 yards for a 32nd consecutive game and had a sack for a 37th straight. … Jackson reached 800 yards rushing on the season, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to do that three times. … This was the second-highest scoring total in franchise history for the Ravens, behind only their 59-10 win at Miami in that 2019 romp. … Tyreek Hill surpassed 10,000 yards receiving for his career.
INJURIES
The teams weren’t at full strength at the start, and the injuries continued throughout the game. Miami lost CB Xavien Howard (foot). Baltimore CB Marlon Humphrey (calf) went down as well. Ravens NT Michael Pierce and S Daryl Worley were both evaluated for head injuries.
UP NEXT
Dolphins: Host Buffalo next weekend.
Ravens: Host Pittsburgh next weekend.
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Top 25 College Football Streams & TV Channel Info | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 2:46 PM CST|Updated: 4 hours ago
The 2023 college football bowl game schedule features a matchup between the No. 3 Texas Longhorns and the No. 2 Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl.
Information on how to watch the best games this week in college football is included for you.
How to Watch AP Top 25 Games
No. 24 James Madison Dukes at Air Force Falcons
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 23
- Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Air Force (-2)
Virginia Tech Hokies at No. 23 Tulane Green Wave
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Virginia Tech (-11.5)
No. 16 Louisville Cardinals at USC Trojans
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Petco Park
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Louisville (-4.5)
Texas A&M Aggies at No. 22 Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Oklahoma State (-3.5)
No. 17 SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Fenway Park
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: SMU (-13)
No. 19 NC State Wolfpack at Kansas State Wildcats
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ACCN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Kansas State (-3)
No. 14 Arizona Wildcats at No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners
- Time: 9:15 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Alamodome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Arizona (-2.5)
No. 21 Oregon State Beavers at No. 15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: Sun Bowl Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Notre Dame (-5.5)
No. 9 Missouri Tigers at No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Ohio State (-4)
No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels at No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Penn State (-6)
No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs at No. 4 Florida State Seminoles
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Georgia (-22.5)
Wisconsin Badgers at No. 13 LSU Tigers
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: LSU (-8.5)
No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes at No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Tennessee (-5.5)
No. 18 Liberty Flames at No. 8 Oregon Ducks
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: State Farm Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Oregon (-17.5)
No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide at No. 1 Michigan Wolverines
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Rose Bowl
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Michigan (-1.5)
No. 3 Texas Longhorns at No. 2 Washington Huskies
- Time: 8:45 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Caesars Superdome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Texas (-3.5)
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IRVING, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware said his sprained neck felt "100 percent better" on Tuesday but he did not practice and will undergo more tests before the team decides whether he will be available to face unbeaten New Orleans on Saturday night (on NFL Network).
Ware is supposed to have X-rays, an MRI and other tests Wednesday to see if the swelling is gone and to make sure there are no problems.
"If he's cleared medically then he could play," coach Wade Phillips said. "There's a possibility that could happen."
Ware was already playing with a stress fracture in his foot and a chipped bone in his wrist when he rammed into the leg of a San Diego lineman Sunday. He was immobilized on the field and taken to a hospital as a precaution. He had strength in his limbs before leaving the field.
Ware leads the team in sacks, a category he led the NFL in last season with 20.
If he can't go, rookie Victor Butler would take his place.
Safety Ken Hamlin returned to practice after missing four games with an ankle sprain and "looks like he's going to be ready to play," Phillips said.
Tight end Martellus Bennett is still having lingering effects from a concussion and already has been ruled out of the Saints game.
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United Football League born out of USFL-XFL merger, 1st matchup revealed
Details of the USFL and XFL merger were announced Sunday on “FOX NFL Sunday” ahead of the first swath of afternoon NFL games.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Dany Garcia, two of the top executives for the XFL, said the new spring football league will be called the United Football League.
“After an incredible two seasons that the USFL has had and an incredible XFL season last year, the USFL and XFL are merging to create the United Football League, the UFL,” Garcia said.
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The inaugural UFL season begins on March 30 between the USFL champion Birmingham Stallions and the XFL champions Arlington Renegades.
“We wanted to join forces for a few reasons,” Johnson said. “I think, number one, to grow the game of football and it’s a game that we all love. And create opportunities for players as we all know first hand how important that is and also, deliver for the fans.
“Think about it, this is 30 years in spring football of starting and stopping and starting and stopping. This merger between USFL and XFL, it feels like we got a shot to establish that spring football is here to stay.”
The Rock said fans should expect a hard-nosed, intense and passionate football from the players in the league. Garcia added that both leagues shared a common vision – “unleashing the dreams that football makes possible.”
The league announced that former XFL CEO and president Russ Brandon will serve as UFL president and Daryl Johnston, the former USFL president of football operations, will lead football operations.
“FOX is football, and the success of the USFL has proven that there’s a bright future for spring football,” FOX Sports CEO and executive producer Eric Shanks said in a statement. “The opportunity to bring together our two leagues – each with a commitment to advancing broadcast practices, rule innovations and the community – only furthers the potential of the United Football League and solidifies its spot on the sports calendar.”
USFL CHAMPIONSHIP 2023: BIRMINGHAM STALLIONS EARN SECOND CONSECUTIVE TITLE LED BY LEAGUE MVP
The USFL launched in 2022 and featured eight teams – Michigan Panthers, New Jersey Generals, Philadelphia Stars, Pittsburgh Maulers, Birmingham Stallions, Houston Gamblers, Tampa Bay Bandits and New Orleans Breakers. In 2023, the Bandits became the Memphis Showboats.
The league started in a bubble atmosphere with most of the games being played in Birmingham and the championship being played in Canton, Ohio.
In 2023, teams shared stadiums with Ford Field in Detroit, Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Protective Stadium in Birmingham and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis being the bases.
The Stallions won back-to-back titles and the league saw several players on NFL rosters over the last two years.
The XFL was rebooted in 2020 and became a top spring league until the effects of the coronavirus pandemic not only canceled the season but forced the sale of the property altogether. The Rock and Garcia spearheaded the purchase of the league and got it back up in 2023.
The XFL had eight teams as well in 2023 – DC Defenders, Seattle Sea Dragons, St. Louis BattleHawks, Vegas Vipers, Arlington Renegades, Houston Roughnecks, Orlando Guardians and San Antonio Brahmas.
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Thomas Holtz, Professor of Geology at the University of Maryland, describes the brief life and tumultuous times of his favorite creature -- Tyrannosaurus Rex.
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Australia Ushers in New Year with Sweeping Law Changes
Australia is ushering in the New Year with a wave of law changes impacting federal, state, and territory levels. The Albanese government is at the helm, introducing a series of reforms that will alter the landscape of welfare payments, Medicare safety net, and vaping regulations.
Enhanced Welfare Payments and Medicare Safety Net
Centrelink payments are set to increase for over 930,000 Australians. This includes a rise in youth allowance, Austudy, and the disability support pension. The Medicare safety net is being indexed higher, aligning with inflation, which will result in a greater threshold for out-of-hospital medical expenses before higher rebates apply. Additionally, the Work Bonus limit for pensioners is being increased, allowing single pensioners and couples to earn more before it impacts their pension income test.
Reduction in Prescription Costs and Vaping Regulations
Significant changes are also coming to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), with a 29 percent reduction in the cost of prescriptions. A major public health initiative being introduced is the federal ban on disposable vapes containing nicotine, unless they serve a medical purpose for quitting smoking. This includes restrictions on packaging and flavors for pharmaceutical vapes, and there are talks of expanding anti-smoking laws to include vaping in workplaces.
State-Level Reforms
At the state level, Victoria is taking significant strides towards sustainability. New homes requiring planning permits will no longer be allowed to have gas connections, in an attempt to reduce fossil fuel usage. Additionally, a temporary land tax surcharge is being introduced for the next decade, with exemptions for family homes.
EPBC Act Overhaul and Statutory Declarations Act Changes
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act) is undergoing a makeover after a review in 2020. The Federal government aims to avoid biodiversity decline with this overhaul. Additionally, changes to the Statutory Declarations Act 1959 are now in effect, allowing for new ways to make a Commonwealth statutory declaration. This includes the option to make declarations with a witness either in-person or remotely over video link. A digital option through myGov will also be available from 2024.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri rewarded coach Eliah Drinkwitz a contract extension through the 2028 season on Sunday after he led the Tigers to an 11-2 record and a victory over Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl.
Drinkwitz's contract was due to expire after the 2027 season. The extension approved by the Missouri Board of Curators also is expected to include a bump in pay, though the school had yet to announce the financial details.
Drinkwitz was hired before the 2020 season after a single but ultra-successful season at Appalachian State, where he went 12-1 and won the New Orleans Bowl. The timing could not have been worse — the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult for him to build the program — and the result was three straight .500 regular seasons and two losses in bowl games.
Despite the relatively mediocre results, Missouri gave the 40-year-old coach an extension in 2022 that took his pay to $6 million per year, and Drinkwitz made it pay off this season. Picked to finish in the middle of the SEC, the Tigers' only losses came against Georgia and LSU, and they beat rival Kansas State along with Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida and Arkansas.
“You can't do this alone,” Drinkwitz said in a statement, "and our players, coaches and staff have worked tirelessly and believed in the process of building a championship program. The passion of our fan base, alumni and donors is awesome. We are extremely grateful for the resources they provided and the continued investment from our administration."
Drinkwitz was The Associated Press SEC coach of the year and finished third in voting for the national award.
The Tigers were considered heavy underdogs in the Cotton Bowl against Ohio State, which barely missed out on a spot in the College Football Playoff. But they rallied in the fourth quarter for a 14-3 victory to cap their season.
They could be in the mix for a playoff spot next year, too, when the field expands to 12. Quarterback Brady Cook, standout wide receiver Luther Burden III and several other key players are expected to return, and the Tigers already have supplemented them with a top-25 recruiting class highlighted by five-star defensive end Williams Nwaneri.
“Coach Drinkwitz and his staff have done a tremendous job in this modern era of intercollegiate athletics,” Missouri athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois said. “Continuity is important in implementing a championship culture, maximizing student-athlete potential and recruiting future Tigers. Our program is positioned to continue our momentum into the future.”
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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
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Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55.0 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
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Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Projected Total: 59.6 points
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Date: December 22
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Lithium-ion battery fire in a cargo ship’s hold is out after several days of burning
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — After lithium-ion batteries burned in a large cargo ship’s hold for a number of days, the U.S. Coast Guard said late Saturday that the fire was out and directed the ship to anchor near Dutch Harbor, Alaska.
The 19 crew members of the ship, Genius Star XI, were uninjured and technicians from the Salvage and Marine Firefighting team remain onboard to ensure the fire doesn’t return, according to a Coast Guard press release.
“This protected anchorage … will allow the vessel to remain stable, minimizing risk of any re-flash of the fire as we continue our response,” Capt. Chris Culpepper said in the press release, which said an investigation into the fire’s origins will begin once response efforts wrap up.
Genius Star XI was shipping lithium-ion batteries from Vietnam to San Diego. The crew alerted the Coast Guard early Thursday morning to the fire, after pumping carbon dioxide into hold No. 1 — where the blaze began — and sealing it, fearing an explosion.
The Coast Guard diverted the 410-foot (125-meter) cargo ship to Dutch Harbor, one of the nation’s busiest fishing ports located in Unalaska, an Aleutian Islands community about 800 miles (1,287 kilometers) southwest of Anchorage.
Arriving Friday, Genius Star XI was kept 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) from shore to mitigate the risks of toxic gases produced by the fire to the community and environment while responders worked to extinguish the flames, Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Mike Salerno said in an email to The Associated Press.
There have been no oil leaks associated with the fire, according to the ship’s owners, Wisdom Marine Group.
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Injuries & Moves: Guards pick up former top OF prospect Florial
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Dec. 26: OF Estevan Florial acquired from Yankees for RHP Cody MorrisIn Florial, the Guardians are adding some outfield depth with a player who was ranked as New York’s top prospect in 2019, according to MLB Pipeline. Spending most of the year with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the 26-year-old hit .284 with a .945 OPS, 23 doubles, 28 homers, 79 RBIs and 25 stolen bases in 101 games.
Dealing Moore will affect the club’s starting pitching depth, though Ben Lively, Xzavion Curry and eventually Joey Cantillo figure to be in the mix as starting depth pieces.
Dec. 15: C Austin Hedges signs one-year MLB deal; INF Alfonso Rivas designated for assignmentThere was a homecoming between Hedges and the Guardians, as the team officially announced that the catcher would be returning to Cleveland for the 2024 season. Hedges is expected to back up starting catcher Bo Naylor and will serve as a leader and mentor both on and off the field for the young roster the Guardians will have once again this upcoming year. In order to clear space on the 40-man roster, the Guardians designated Rivas for assignment.
Dec. 12: RHP Ben Lively signed to MLB dealThe Guardians added some pitching depth, signing the free-agent right-hander to a 2024 big league deal. Lively, 31, split the 2023 season between Cincinnati and Triple-A Louisville, posting a mark of 4-7 with a 5.38 ERA in 19 games (12 starts) for the Reds.
Dec. 6: 3B Deyvison De Los Santos drafted from D-backs in the Rule 5 DraftDe Los Santos’ power has been marked his best tool, though he has only reached Double-A. He struck out 125 times in 113 games last year and 147 times in 126 Minor League games in 2022, signaling that a transition to the Majors could be difficult. Read more >>
INF Gabriel Arias (non-displaced right wrist fracture)Expected return: 2024Arias was hit by a pitch on his right wrist on Sept. 23 vs. Baltimore. But once he successfully passed all the training staff’s tests on Sept. 26, he was given the green light to get back in the lineup. But in his first game back, he felt pain in his wrist on a swing and was removed from the game after his at-bat in the third inning. An MRI on Sept. 27 revealed a non-displaced fracture, and Arias was placed on the IL, ending his season. (Last updated: Sept. 27)
LHP Logan Allen (left shoulder inflammation)Expected return: 2024The Guardians who want to be extremely cautious with their three young starters, won’t push any of them in the final week of the season. Allen was placed on the 15-day IL with shoulder inflammation to hopefully allow his arm to have extra recovery time going into the offseason. Allen ends his rookie year with a 3.81 ERA and 119 strikeouts in 125 1/3 innings (24 starts). (Last updated: Sept. 23)
RHP Tanner Bibee (right hip inflammation)Expected return: 2024Bibee was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sept. 18 after he left his start on Sept. 16 in the sixth inning due to right hip tightness. An MRI on Sept. 17 revealed right hip inflammation, and Bibee was shut down from throwing for five days, ending his season. The right-hander had a stellar rookie campaign, compiling a 2.98 ERA and 141 strikeouts over 142 innings.
Bibee joins Aaron Sele as the only two pitchers in AL/NL history to begin a career with 23 or more games of at least five innings pitched and three or fewer earned runs allowed within their first 25 career games.
“There is a lot to like [about Bibee],” former manager Terry Francona said. “The kid competes. He’s learning to turn a lineup over, which you don’t see a whole lot in today’s game, especially with young guys. He pitches to the middle of the order. … I think this kid’s future is really, really bright.” Bibee was transferred to the 60-day IL on Sept. 24. (Last updated: Sept. 24)
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Michigan home explosion heard for miles kills 4 and injures 2, police say
DETROIT (AP) — Four people died and two others were injured Saturday in a Michigan house explosion that could be heard miles away, police said.
The explosion happened before 4 p.m. in Northfield Township, about 45 miles (72.4 kilometers) west of Detroit. The structure was destroyed, leaving only the basement, Northfield Township Police Lt. David Powell told reporters Saturday.
The blast, which could be heard about 9 miles (14.4 kilometers) away, sent debris into the air that landed on both sides of a nearby highway. Neighboring homes were not damaged, Powell said.
Six people were in the home, with four fatalities discovered at the scene and the two surviving victims hospitalized in critical condition. Police did not immediately know if the victims were related, Powell said.
Authorities have not determined the cause of the explosion.
Northfield Township police did not immediately return a message from The Associated Press seeking additional information on Sunday.
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Thomas Holtz, Professor of Geology at the University of Maryland, explains how dinosaurs exhibited surprisingly sophisticated social behaviors.
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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.
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- Date: Tuesday, January 2, 2024
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
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- 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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Belgian Government Extends Central Banker’s Term Amid Political Uncertainty
The Belgian government, amidst political deadlock, is charting a course to extend the tenure of its top central banker, Pierre Wunsch. As the usual political machinery grinds to a halt in the face of disagreement, the administration seeks a temporary solution to ensure the stability of the nation’s central banking operations.
Interim Measure Amidst Political Deadlock
Prime Minister Alexander De Croo has formally approached the National Bank of Belgium with a request to explore possibilities of keeping Wunsch at the helm for an extended, yet temporary period. This request is rooted in the ‘continuity principle,’ a concept that safeguards the unbroken functioning of crucial roles within government institutions. In times of political uncertainty, such measures are seen as essential to maintain a steady hand on the nation’s financial tiller.
The Continuity Principle in Action
As per the continuity principle, the uninterrupted functioning of key positions is ensured, especially those that directly affect the stability of government operations. The decision to invoke this principle in the case of Wunsch’s tenure is a clear indication of the significance attached to steady leadership at the central bank. It’s a move that aims to reinforce stability during uncertain times and ensure that the effectiveness of Belgium’s central banking operations isn’t compromised.
Temporary Extension: A Necessity, Not an Exception
The extension of Wunsch’s term, while temporary, isn’t to be seen as an exception but rather a necessity in the face of the current political impasse. It’s a strategic move designed to maintain the equilibrium of the financial institutions while awaiting a formal decision on the reappointment.
In conclusion, the Belgian government’s decision to extend the term of Pierre Wunsch is a proactive step to uphold the stability and efficacy of the nation’s central banking operations amidst ongoing political uncertainty. It’s a testament to the importance of continuous leadership in pivotal roles, particularly at times when the political landscape is in flux.
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MEDAN, Indonesia (AP) — Nearly 150 Rohingya refugees, mostly hungry and weak women and children, have reached a beach in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province after weeks at sea, officials said Sunday.
The group of 53 men, 39 women and 55 children arrived on Karang Gadih beach in Langkat district late Saturday, said the village head, Muhammad Amiruddin. A rickety, leaky wooden boat that brought them from Bangladesh was moored on a lighthouse island not far from the village, he said.
Five among the refugees were sick after the long journey and residents gave them food and water while they waited for instructions from immigration and local officials to decide where to take them. Residents do not want the refugees in their communities, however, and last week many protested the recent Rohingya arrivals.
“We helped them as they look very weak from hunger and dehydration,” Amiruddin said. “But many residents cannot accept them to live in our village because they will only bring problems later.”
He said that one of the refugees told authorities that they sailed from the Cox Bazar refugee camp in Bangladesh to Indonesia and became stranded on a lighthouse island.
About 740,000 Rohingya were resettled in Bangladesh after fleeing their homes in Myanmar to escape a brutal counterinsurgency campaign by security forces. But the camps in Bangladesh are squalid, with surging gang violence and rampant hunger, leading many to flee again.
A mob of Indonesian students on Wednesday attacked the basement of a local community hall in Banda Aceh, the capital of Aceh province, where 137 Rohingya were taking shelter. The incident drew an outcry from human rights group and the U.N. refugee agency, which said the attack left the refugees shocked and traumatized.
Indonesia’s navy said Thursday that it forcibly pushed a boat packed with refugees back to international waters after it approached the shores of Aceh province.
It’s unclear whether the refugees who arrived late Saturday in neighboring North Sumatra province were from the same boat that was pushed away by the navy.
Indonesia has appealed to the international community for help and intensified patrols of its waters due to a sharp rise in Rohingya refugees leaving overcrowded camps in Bangladesh since November. Over 1,500 Rohingya have arrived in Aceh and faced some hostility from fellow Muslims.
Indonesia, like Thailand and Malaysia, is not a signatory to the United Nations' 1951 Refugee Convention so is not obligated to accept the Rohingya. So far, refugees in distress have received at least temporary accommodation.
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More Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia despite rejection from locals
MEDAN, Indonesia (AP) — Nearly 150 Rohingya refugees, mostly hungry and weak women and children, have reached a beach in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province after weeks at sea, officials said Sunday.
The group of 53 men, 39 women and 55 children arrived on Karang Gadih beach in Langkat district late Saturday, said the village head, Muhammad Amiruddin. A rickety, leaky wooden boat that brought them from Bangladesh was moored on a lighthouse island not far from the village, he said.
Five among the refugees were sick after the long journey and residents gave them food and water while they waited for instructions from immigration and local officials to decide where to take them. Residents do not want the refugees in their communities, however, and last week many protested the recent Rohingya arrivals.
“We helped them as they look very weak from hunger and dehydration,” Amiruddin said. “But many residents cannot accept them to live in our village because they will only bring problems later.”
He said that one of the refugees told authorities that they sailed from the Cox Bazar refugee camp in Bangladesh to Indonesia and became stranded on a lighthouse island.
About 740,000 Rohingya were resettled in Bangladesh after fleeing their homes in Myanmar to escape a brutal counterinsurgency campaign by security forces. But the camps in Bangladesh are squalid, with surging gang violence and rampant hunger, leading many to flee again.
A mob of Indonesian students on Wednesday attacked the basement of a local community hall in Banda Aceh, the capital of Aceh province, where 137 Rohingya were taking shelter. The incident drew an outcry from human rights group and the U.N. refugee agency, which said the attack left the refugees shocked and traumatized.
Indonesia’s navy said Thursday that it forcibly pushed a boat packed with refugees back to international waters after it approached the shores of Aceh province.
It’s unclear whether the refugees who arrived late Saturday in neighboring North Sumatra province were from the same boat that was pushed away by the navy.
Indonesia has appealed to the international community for help and intensified patrols of its waters due to a sharp rise in Rohingya refugees leaving overcrowded camps in Bangladesh since November. Over 1,500 Rohingya have arrived in Aceh and faced some hostility from fellow Muslims.
Indonesia, like Thailand and Malaysia, is not a signatory to the United Nations’ 1951 Refugee Convention so is not obligated to accept the Rohingya. So far, refugees in distress have received at least temporary accommodation.
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Florida Atlantic vs. UAB January 14 Tickets & Start Time
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- Alijah Martin: 12.5 PTS, 4.9 REB, 1.1 AST, 1.7 STL, 0.2 BLK
- Jalen Gaffney: 7.8 PTS, 3.7 REB, 3.5 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.0 BLK
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- Eric Gaines: 13.3 PTS, 3.8 REB, 5.0 AST, 2.8 STL, 0.4 BLK
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- Javian Davis: 11.7 PTS, 6.9 REB, 1.2 AST, 1.2 STL, 0.4 BLK
- Alejandro: 9.5 PTS, 3.3 REB, 1.0 AST, 0.4 STL, 0.3 BLK
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Betty Amongi: A Call to Arms Against Corruption
Corruption, a pervasive malaise gnawing at the roots of African nations, has emerged as the chief impediment to the continent’s growth and prosperity. The issue, deeply entrenched throughout administrative echelons, hampers sustainable development, fuels poverty and unemployment, and obstructs infrastructure advancement and the delivery of essential services. To turn the tide, Member of Parliament, Betty Amongi, has underscored the urgency of a comprehensive, multi-tiered assault on corruption.
The Far-Reaching Impact of Corruption
Corruption’s malignant influence extends beyond mere economic disruption. It threatens the very fabric of societal progress, casting a pall over the prospects of sustainable growth. The unchecked spread of corruption could transform the dream of a prosperous Africa into a haunting nightmare.
Corruption: A National Menace
Amongi’s statement is a stark acknowledgment of corruption’s pervasive presence, not just within the central government, but also across various levels of administrative hierarchy. Her commitment to decisive action signifies a recognition of the complex, deep-seated nature of the problem and the need for a holistic approach to combating it.
Ensuring Effective Service Delivery
Central to Amongi’s call to arms is the link between corruption and the impairment of service delivery. The effective dispensation of public services, free from undue interference or misappropriation of resources, is critical in any society. By rooting out corruption, Amongi asserts, the efficiency and integrity of service delivery can be radically improved, leading to tangible benefits for citizens across the nation.
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Revelers counted down to midnight on New Year's Eve across the globe Sunday as fireworks and festive lights offered a hopeful start to 2024 for some, even as the world's ongoing conflicts subdued celebrations and raised security concerns.
In Australia, more than 1 million people watched a pyrotechnic display centered around Sydney’s famous Opera House and harbor bridge — a number of spectators equivalent to one in five of the city’s residents.
“It’s total madness,” said German tourist Janna Thomas, who waited in line since 7:30 a.m. to secure a prime waterfront location.
Some 90,000 police and security officers were deployed around France including along Champs-Elysees Avenue, where large crowds took in a multidimensional light show projected onto the Arc de Triomphe showcasing the history of Paris and sports on the menu for next year's Summer Olympics in the city.
In New York, people lined up early to nab a spot in Times Square for the midnight ball drop. Officials and party organizers said they were prepared to keep tens of thousands of revelers safe in the heart of Manhattan, as the city has seen near-daily protests sparked by the Israel-Hamas war.
FIREWORKS LIGHT UP THE NIGHT
Stunning fireworks displays bloomed at iconic locations like the Acropolis in Athens, Greece; reflected in the sleek glass walls of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates; and accompanied a collective cheer filling the air in Nairobi, Kenya.
China celebrated relatively quietly, with most major cities banning fireworks over safety and pollution concerns. Still, people gathered and performers danced in colorful costumes in Beijing, while a crowd released wish balloons in Chongqing. During his New Year address, President Xi Jinping said the country would focus on building momentum for economic recovery in 2024 and pledged China would "surely be reunified" with Taiwan.
In Taipei, Taiwan’s capital, the mood was upbeat as revelers gathered for a fireworks show at the bamboo-shaped Taipei 101 skyscraper and at concerts and other events citywide.
In India, thousands of revelers from the financial hub of Mumbai watched the sun set over the Arabian Sea. Fireworks in New Delhi raised concerns that the capital — already infamous for its poor air quality — would be blanketed by a toxic haze on the first morning of the new year.
Across Japan, people gathered at temples such as the Tsukiji Temple in Tokyo, where visitors were given free hot milk and corn soup as they stood in line to strike a massive bell.
POPE HIGHLIGHTS THE HUMAN COST OF WAR
At the Vatican, Pope Francis recalled 2023 as a year marked by wartime suffering. During his traditional Sunday blessing from a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, he offered prayers for “the tormented Ukrainian people and the Palestinian and Israeli populations, the Sudanese people and many others.”
“At the end of the year, we will have the courage to ask ourselves how many human lives have been shattered by armed conflict, how many dead and how much destruction, how much suffering, how much poverty,” the pontiff said.
GAZA AND UKRAINE WARS GRIND ON
In Russia, the country's military actions in Ukraine overshadowed end-of-year celebrations, with the usual fireworks and concert on Moscow’s Red Square canceled, as they were last year. Even without the festivities, people gathered in the square,and some cheered and pointed their phones at a clock counting down the year's final seconds.
After shelling in the Russian border city of Belgorod Saturday killed 24 people, some local authorities across the country also canceled their firework displays, including in Vladivostok. Millions were expected to tune in to President Vladimir Putin's New Year's prerecorded address, in which he said no force could divide Russians and stop the country's development.
Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least 35 people Sunday, hospital officials said, as fighting raged across the tiny enclave a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war will continue for “many more months,” resisting international calls for a cease-fire.
Skyscrapers in Tel Aviv were lit up in yellow to call for the release of hostages held by Palestinian militants in Gaza for more than 80 days.
“While you are counting down until the new year, our time and our lives stopped," said Moran Betzer Tayar, the aunt of Yagev Buchshtab, a 34-year-old hostage.
In the Gaza Strip, displaced Palestinians huddled around fires in a makeshift refugee camp.
“From the intensity of the pain we live, we do not feel that there is a new year,” said Kamal al-Zeinaty, who has lost multiple family members in the conflict. “All the days are the same.”
In Iraq, a Christmas tree was decorated with Palestinian flags and symbolic bodies in funeral shrouds, placed beside a liberty monument in central Baghdad. Many Christians in Iraq have cancelled this year’s festivities in solidarity with Gaza, and have chosen to limit their celebrations to prayers and rituals.
“We hope that the new year, 2024, will be a year of goodness, prosperity and joy,” said Ahmed Ali, a Baghdad resident.
In Muslim-majority Pakistan, the government banned all New Year’s Eve celebrations in solidarity with the Palestinians.
GLOBAL TENSIONS SPUR SECURITY VIGILANCE
New York Mayor Eric Adams said there were “no specific threats” to his city’s annual bash. Nevertheless, police said they would expand the security perimeter around the party, creating a “buffer zone” that would allow them to head off potential demonstrations. On New Year's Eve 2022, a machete-wielding man attacked three police officers a few blocks from Times Square.
Security was also heightened across European cities on Sunday.
German authorities said they etained three more people in connection with a reported threat of a New Year's Eve attack by Islamic extremists on the world-famous Cologne Cathedral.
In Berlin, some 4,500 police officers were expected to keep order and avoid riots like those seen a year ago. Authorities also banned the traditional use of firecrackers for several streets across the city. They also banned a pro-Palestinian protest in the Neukoelln neighborhood of the German capital, which has seen several pro-Palestinian riots.
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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.
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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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New Year’s Eve sweeps across the globe, but wars cast a shadow on 2024
Revelers counted down to midnight on New Year’s Eve across the globe Sunday as fireworks and festive lights offered a hopeful start to 2024 for some, even as the world’s ongoing conflicts subdued celebrations and raised security concerns.
In Australia, more than 1 million people watched a pyrotechnic display centered around Sydney’s famous Opera House and harbor bridge — a number of spectators equivalent to one in five of the city’s residents.
“It’s total madness,” said German tourist Janna Thomas, who waited in line since 7:30 a.m. to secure a prime waterfront location.
Some 90,000 police and security officers were deployed around France including along Champs-Elysees Avenue, where large crowds took in a multidimensional light show projected onto the Arc de Triomphe showcasing the history of Paris and sports on the menu for next year’s Summer Olympics in the city.
In New York, people lined up early to nab a spot in Times Square for the midnight ball drop. Officials and party organizers said they were prepared to keep tens of thousands of revelers safe in the heart of Manhattan, as the city has seen near-daily protests sparked by the Israel-Hamas war.
FIREWORKS LIGHT UP THE NIGHT
Stunning fireworks displays bloomed at iconic locations like the Acropolis in Athens, Greece; reflected in the sleek glass walls of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates; and accompanied a collective cheer filling the air in Nairobi, Kenya.
China celebrated relatively quietly, with most major cities banning fireworks over safety and pollution concerns. Still, people gathered and performers danced in colorful costumes in Beijing, while a crowd released wish balloons in Chongqing. During his New Year address, President Xi Jinping said the country would focus on building momentum for economic recovery in 2024 and pledged China would “surely be reunified” with Taiwan.
In Taipei, Taiwan’s capital, the mood was upbeat as revelers gathered for a fireworks show at the bamboo-shaped Taipei 101 skyscraper and at concerts and other events citywide.
In India, thousands of revelers from the financial hub of Mumbai watched the sun set over the Arabian Sea. Fireworks in New Delhi raised concerns that the capital — already infamous for its poor air quality — would be blanketed by a toxic haze on the first morning of the new year.
Across Japan, people gathered at temples such as the Tsukiji Temple in Tokyo, where visitors were given free hot milk and corn soup as they stood in line to strike a massive bell.
POPE HIGHLIGHTS THE HUMAN COST OF WAR
At the Vatican, Pope Francis recalled 2023 as a year marked by wartime suffering. During his traditional Sunday blessing from a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, he offered prayers for “the tormented Ukrainian people and the Palestinian and Israeli populations, the Sudanese people and many others.”
“At the end of the year, we will have the courage to ask ourselves how many human lives have been shattered by armed conflict, how many dead and how much destruction, how much suffering, how much poverty,” the pontiff said.
GAZA AND UKRAINE WARS GRIND ON
In Russia, the country’s military actions in Ukraine overshadowed end-of-year celebrations, with the usual fireworks and concert on Moscow’s Red Square canceled, as they were last year. Even without the festivities, people gathered in the square,and some cheered and pointed their phones at a clock counting down the year’s final seconds.
After shelling in the Russian border city of Belgorod Saturday killed 24 people, some local authorities across the country also canceled their firework displays, including in Vladivostok. Millions were expected to tune in to President Vladimir Putin’s New Year’s prerecorded address, in which he said no force could divide Russians and stop the country’s development.
Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least 35 people Sunday, hospital officials said, as fighting raged across the tiny enclave a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war will continue for “many more months,” resisting international calls for a cease-fire.
Skyscrapers in Tel Aviv were lit up in yellow to call for the release of hostages held by Palestinian militants in Gaza for more than 80 days.
“While you are counting down until the new year, our time and our lives stopped,” said Moran Betzer Tayar, the aunt of Yagev Buchshtab, a 34-year-old hostage.
In the Gaza Strip, displaced Palestinians huddled around fires in a makeshift refugee camp.
“From the intensity of the pain we live, we do not feel that there is a new year,” said Kamal al-Zeinaty, who has lost multiple family members in the conflict. “All the days are the same.”
In Iraq, a Christmas tree was decorated with Palestinian flags and symbolic bodies in funeral shrouds, placed beside a liberty monument in central Baghdad. Many Christians in Iraq have cancelled this year’s festivities in solidarity with Gaza, and have chosen to limit their celebrations to prayers and rituals.
“We hope that the new year, 2024, will be a year of goodness, prosperity and joy,” said Ahmed Ali, a Baghdad resident.
In Muslim-majority Pakistan, the government banned all New Year’s Eve celebrations in solidarity with the Palestinians.
GLOBAL TENSIONS SPUR SECURITY VIGILANCE
New York Mayor Eric Adams said there were “no specific threats” to his city’s annual bash. Nevertheless, police said they would expand the security perimeter around the party, creating a “buffer zone” that would allow them to head off potential demonstrations. On New Year’s Eve 2022, a machete-wielding man attacked three police officers a few blocks from Times Square.
Security was also heightened across European cities on Sunday.
German authorities said they etained three more people in connection with a reported threat of a New Year’s Eve attack by Islamic extremists on the world-famous Cologne Cathedral.
In Berlin, some 4,500 police officers were expected to keep order and avoid riots like those seen a year ago. Authorities also banned the traditional use of firecrackers for several streets across the city. They also banned a pro-Palestinian protest in the Neukoelln neighborhood of the German capital, which has seen several pro-Palestinian riots.
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Heat vs. Hornets January 14 Tickets & Start Time
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 6:26 PM EST|Updated: 2 hours ago
Southeast Division foes battle when the Miami Heat (19-13) welcome in the Charlotte Hornets (7-23) at Kaseya Center, starting on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET. It's the fourth matchup between the teams this season.
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- January 10 at home vs the Thunder
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- January 3 at the Lakers
- January 8 at home vs the Rockets
- January 1 at the Clippers
Heat Players to Watch
- Bam Adebayo posts 22 points, 4 assists and 10.2 boards per contest.
- Jimmy Butler puts up 21 points, 4.5 assists and 5 rebounds per game.
- Jaime Jaquez puts up 13.7 points, 2.6 assists and 3.9 boards per contest.
- Duncan Robinson posts 14.6 points, 2.8 boards and 3.2 assists per contest, shooting 48.1% from the floor and 44.5% from beyond the arc with 3.1 made 3-pointers per game.
- Kyle Lowry averages 9.4 points, 4.1 assists and 3.7 rebounds.
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Hornets Players to Watch
- On a per-game basis, Terry Rozier gets the Hornets 23.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 7.2 assists. He also averages 1.2 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
- On a per-game basis, P.J. Washington gets the Hornets 13.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists. He also averages 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
- The Hornets are getting 19.4 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game from Miles Bridges this year.
- The Hornets are getting 14.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game from Brandon Miller this season.
- The Hornets are receiving 12.7 points, 9.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game from Mark Williams this year.
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BJP Leader CT Ravi Defends PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Emphasizes its Non-Political Nature
In a robust defense of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s radio program ‘Mann Ki Baat’, BJP leader CT Ravi has asserted that the platform has never been utilized for political gain. ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ a monthly radio program where PM Modi addresses the nation on a myriad of subjects, was lauded by Ravi as an avenue for the Prime Minister to connect with the populace on topics pertaining to social issues, inspirational stories, and government initiatives.
‘Mann Ki Baat’: A Dialogue, Not a Monologue
Highlighting the essence of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Ravi articulated that the program was designed to forge a direct dialogue with the citizens, making them integral contributors to the nation’s governance. PM Modi’s approach, as stated by Ravi, is to engage the people of India, seeking their opinions and suggestions on a range of matters. This inclusive strategy, Ravi stated, was a testament to the Prime Minister’s commitment to fostering a participatory democracy.
Defending Against Political Criticism
The BJP leader’s remarks came in response to criticism suggesting that the program could be leveraged for political gain. In countering these allegations, Ravi maintained that ‘Mann Ki Baat’ was purely meant for social interaction and was not a tool for political maneuvering. He emphasized that the program’s content was devoid of political bias, focusing instead on spreading optimism and positivity.
A Platform of Reach and Popularity
Ravi also underscored the program’s popularity and reach, highlighting its role in nurturing a direct dialogue between the Prime Minister and the people. Since its inception in October 2014, ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has continued to be a popular program on All India Radio, with the Prime Minister communicating directly with the people, inspiring and informing them on various topics. The 108th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, aired on December 31st, 2023, saw the Prime Minister discussing a range of topics, from the Fit India movement to India’s twin Oscars wins.
In conclusion, ‘Mann Ki Baat’ stands as a testament to PM Modi’s commitment to open dialogue and citizen engagement. Despite criticisms, the platform remains a beacon of positivity, working to involve the people in the nation’s progress, while staying clear of political bias.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Panthers owner David Tepper threw the contents of a drink into the visiting crowd near the end of Carolina's 26-0 loss at Jacksonville on Sunday.
Tepper’s reaction came after rookie Bryce Young was intercepted with less than 3 minutes to play. It was unclear whether Tepper was reacting to something said to him or the latest miscue for the team with the NFL’s worst record.
General manager Scott Fitterer was standing near Tepper when he tossed the remnants of his drink while watching the game from a club suite.
The Panthers (2-14) dropped to 0-9 on the road and were shut out for the first time since losing to Atlanta in Week 12 in 2002. They also clinched the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft in April — a selection that will go to Chicago.
Nothing went right in this one for Carolina, and had Jacksonville not gone 1 for 5 scoring in the red zone, the outcome likely would have been way more lopsided.
Bryce Young completed 19 of 32 passes for 112 yards, with an interception, and was sacked six times. He now has been sacked a whopping 59 times.
“Yeah, not fun. Not fun at all,” Young said. “It’s on us. It’s what we put out. It’s our tape. It’s what we did. We own it, accept it. It is what it is, but it’s not fun.”
Carolina had issues before the coin flip.
Kicker Eddy Pineiro injured his right hamstring in pregame warmups and was unable to go. Starting linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill handled the opening kickoff, and interim coach Chris Tabor kept his offense on the field for a fourth-and-7 play in normal field-goal range on the team’s opening drive.
Young was sacked and took a shot to his back. He spent several minutes getting checked on the sideline and returned in time for the next series.
“Obviously when there’s only one kicker on your 48, that’s a tough deal,” Tabor said.
Cornerback Jaycee Horn (toe) also was a late scratch after going through warmups. Horn had been scheduled to play, and Tabor even made CJ Henderson inactive. But Horn couldn’t go, so Shaquill Griffin was thrust into the starting lineup.
Griffin was burned for a 48-yard gain, part of a lackluster performance all around for the visitors.
“I’m disappointed, obviously, and that’s a pretty generic answer,” Tabor said. “Did not see it coming. I will tip my hat to the Jaguars. The way we were trending, I did not see this performance coming down.
“We never got on track. We talked a lot about starting fast this week, and we did not do that. ... How are you going to deal with it? There’s only two choices: It’s either character or compromise. Those are questions for everybody.”
The Panthers had more injury issues during the game. Guard Cade Mays left with a finger injury and then linebacker Marquis Haynes, a sixth-year pro who grew up in Jacksonville, was carted off the field in the third quarter with a concussion. He was taken to a hospital for further testing and did not fly home with the team.
Haynes flashed a thumbs-up sign to the crowd as he left the stadium. It was one of the few occasions Carolina fans had to cheer.
The Panthers finished with 124 yards, were 1 of 13 on third down and had defensive lineman Derrick Brown ejected along with Jacksonville left tackle Cam Robinson late in the fourth. They ripped off each other's helmets after a play.
“Missed opportunities. Just execution top to bottom,” Young said. “There’s a long list of stuff I’ve got to do better, and then offensively we all take responsibility. We all look in the mirror, and I think ‘disconnected’ is a good word.
“Just wasn’t executing, wasn’t translating, and as far as the offense, that’s on me.”
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Hornets vs. Heat January 14 Tickets & Start Time
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 6:25 PM EST|Updated: 2 hours ago
Southeast Division opponents battle when the Miami Heat (19-13) welcome in the Charlotte Hornets (7-23) at Kaseya Center, tipping off on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET. It's the fourth matchup between the teams this season.
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- January 5 at the Bulls
- January 2 at the Kings
- January 8 at home vs the Bulls
- January 1 at the Nuggets
- January 12 at the Spurs
Hornets Players to Watch
- Terry Rozier provides 23.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game for the Hornets.
- On a per-game basis, P.J. Washington gives the Hornets 13.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists. He also averages 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
- Miles Bridges gets the Hornets 19.4 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest while delivering 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
- Brandon Miller gets the Hornets 14.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game while putting up 0.7 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
- The Hornets are getting 12.7 points, 9.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game from Mark Williams this season.
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Heat Players to Watch
- Bam Adebayo puts up 22.0 points, 4.0 assists and 10.2 rebounds per game.
- Jimmy Butler posts 21.0 points, 5.0 boards and 4.5 assists per contest, shooting 46.4% from the field.
- Jaime Jaquez averages 13.7 points, 2.6 assists and 3.9 boards per contest.
- Duncan Robinson puts up 14.6 points, 2.8 boards and 3.2 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.5 steals and 0.2 blocks.
- Kyle Lowry puts up 9.4 points, 3.7 boards and 4.1 assists per contest. Defensively he averages 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocks.
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I have spent the better part of Friday, yesterday and today downloading photos from my Flickr! account because I intend to close the "pro" account and can't have this many photos. I have used the source as a backup of sorts for about 8 years so I had a lot of photos there. This photo shows the ones I couldn't find in my active LR catalog. Most of these were photos my husband took and we kept our photos separately. Yikes. I may have found them in an EHD. What waste of time. But at least I have them.
I have no idea what any of this means except..."at least I have them"
It seems to me that makes it anything but a waste of time! Happy New Year dear friend
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Off-duty police officer is killed in North Carolina after witnessing a crime
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — An off-duty police officer was shot and killed in North Carolina after witnessing a crime at a gas station and approaching the two suspects, officials said.
The police sergeant, Philip Dale Nix, was a 23-year veteran of the Greensboro Police Department, according to a Sunday news release from the agency.
Three men have been arrested in the case, including Jamere Justice Foster, 18, who is charged with first-degree murder and larceny, according to police.
During a news conference Saturday night, Greensboro Police Chief John Thompson didn’t specify what crime Nix witnessed or provide additional details about the events leading up to the shooting.
Police were searching for two men in their 20s and a black Chevrolet Equinox, according a statewide alert by the the Greensboro Police Department. The Blue Alert was sent about two hours after the shooting and canceled roughly two hours later. A Blue Alert is used when a law enforcement officer has been seriously injured, killed or gone missing.
Thompson said another off-duty Greensboro officer and a paramedic were on the scene when Nix was shot and immediately rendered aid. Nix was pronounced dead at a local medical facility.
“He was a loving husband, father, son and brother,” Thompson said in prepared remarks.
The department didn’t immediately respond to an email Sunday seeking an update on the investigation.
Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan, who also spoke to local media Saturday night, said the department needs time to complete its investigation and bring the suspects to justice.
“Words are inadequate right now,” she said. “There’s really nothing I can say that’s going to give the family or the officers any comfort. What happened today was a senseless act of violence.”
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, pledging “all available state resources to catch those who killed a Greensboro police officer.” ___ This story corrects the number of years Officer Philip Dale Nix served with Greensboro police based on updated information from the department. He served 23 years.
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Russia launches fresh drone strikes in Ukraine after promising retaliation for Belgorod attack
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a fresh drone assault on Ukraine after promising that strikes on the Russian border city of Belgorod that killed 24 people Saturday “would not go unpunished.”
The Ukrainian Air Force said Sunday that it had shot down 21 of 49 drones launched by Russian forces overnight.
The retaliatory Russian attack wounded 28 people in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, regional Gov. Oleh Syniehubov said. A hotel, kindergarten, apartment buildings, shops and administrative buildings sustained damage, according to the regional prosecutor’s office.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said it had targeted “decision-making centers and military facilities” in Kharkiv. The ministry said the hit on the Kharkiv Palace Hotel had “destroyed representatives of the Main Intelligence Directorate and Ukrainian Armed Forces” involved in the “terrorist attack” in Belgorod.
Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said a British journalist was among the wounded, while public German broadcaster ZDF said Sunday that one of its television crews had been in the hotel. A Ukrainian translator was hit by debris and seriously wounded, and one of the team’s security guards also was injured, ZDF said in a statement.
“This is another attack by Russia on the free press,” ZDF Editor-in-Chief Bettina Schausten said.
In the Kyiv region that surrounds Ukraine’s capital, a Russian drone attack caused a fire at a critical infrastructure facility, local officials said. They did not identify the nature of the facility.
Russian troops additionally shelled the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson on Sunday, killing a 14-year-old boy and leaving a 9-year-old boy hospitalized in critical condition with a brain injury, according to regional Gov. Oleksandr Prokudin.
On Saturday, shelling in the center of Belgorod killed two dozen people, including three children. Another 108 people were wounded in the strike, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said Sunday, making the attack one with the most casualties on Russian soil since the start of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine 22 months ago.
Russian authorities accused Ukraine of carrying out the attack, which took place the day after an 18-hour Russian aerial bombardment across Ukraine killed at least 41 civilians.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said it identified the ammunition used in the strike as Czech-made Vampire rockets and Olkha missiles fitted with cluster-munition warheads. It provided no additional information, and The Associated Press was unable to verify its claims.
“This crime will not go unpunished,” the ministry said in a statement on social media.
In an emergency Saturday night meeting of the U.N. Security Council demanded by Russia, envoy Vasily Nebenzya accused Kyiv of a “terrorist attack.” In comments carried by Russian state media, Nebenzya claimed Ukraine had launched “a deliberate act of terrorism directed against civilians.”
Ukrainians are bracing for further attacks. A blistering New Year’s Eve assault by Russia last year killed at least three civilians.
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BJP’s Outreach to Kerala’s Christian Community Sparks Online Harassment Allegations
The recent developments in Kerala, India, where members of the Christian community who have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are reportedly facing online harassment from supporters of the Congress and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], shed light on the complex interplay of religion, politics, and minority representation in the state. The BJP’s efforts to expand its influence among Kerala’s minority communities have sparked political tensions with opposition parties like the Congress and CPI(M). This situation underscores the intricate dynamics of religious and political affiliations, as well as the challenges and opportunities inherent in minority community engagement by political parties.
The BJP’s Allegations and Response
The BJP has made serious allegations regarding online attacks targeting members of the Christian community who recently joined the party. These attacks are attributed to supporters of the Congress and the CPI(M), indicating a potentially hostile environment for minority community members aligning with the BJP. The party has issued a warning of severe consequences for those involved in these online attacks, emphasizing its commitment to protecting the newly affiliated members. The BJP’s strong stance reflects its determination to safeguard the interests of minority community members and counter any form of intimidation or harassment they may face.
Political Implications and Opposition Responses
The entry of a Christian priest and numerous Christian families into the BJP signifies the party’s concerted efforts to broaden its base and diversify its membership. This development has not only drawn attention to the BJP’s expanding influence among Kerala’s minority communities but has also sparked reactions from opposition parties. The Congress has accused the BJP of targeting Christians and infiltrating Christian homes, employing strong rhetoric to emphasize its opposition to the BJP’s approach. These responses highlight the contentious nature of the BJP’s outreach efforts and the resulting political friction in Kerala’s multi-party landscape.
Religious Dynamics and Community Representation
The involvement of Christian community members in political affiliations reflects the complex interplay of religious identity and political participation. The BJP’s engagement with the Christian community underscores the significance of minority representation in the political arena and the party’s efforts to create a more inclusive political landscape. Simultaneously, the opposition’s response underscores the sensitivity surrounding religious affiliations and the potential implications for political alignments and electoral dynamics. The broader context of religious diversity in Kerala, a state known for its rich religious tapestry, adds depth to the dynamics at play. The state’s history of religious pluralism and coexistence underscores the significance of religious communities in shaping its socio-political fabric and the implications of their engagement with political actors.
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The PGA Tour believes it has made enough progress with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf to extend their negotiations into next year for a new commercial deal that would include a U.S. investment group and the European tour.
Commissioner Jay Monahan sent a memo to players on Sunday afternoon, just seven hours before the deadline to finalize the deal that was set in the June 6 framework agreement.
The PGA Tour board unanimously agreed three weeks ago to negotiate exclusively with Strategic Sports Group, a consortium of American-based professional sports teams owners led by Fenway Sports Group.
Monahan said the tour has made “meaningful progress” with SSG and provided the group with all the information it requested.
“As we move forward in our discussions, we are focused on the finalization of terms and drafts of necessary documents,” Monahan said.
Far more complicated are the negotiations with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, the financial supporters of the rival LIV Golf League which lured away Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka in 2022, and most recently Masters champion Jon Rahm earlier this month.
Monahan described conversations with PIF and the European tour as “active and productive.”
The framework agreement was to expire Dec. 31, though it included language that the deadline could be extended if all parties agreed. “We are working to extend our negotiations into next year based on the progress we have made to date,” Monahan said in his memo.
Monahan said the goal for 2024 was to reach agreements with SSG, PIF and the European tour to bring them in as minority co-investors in the for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises.
“These partnerships will allow us to unify, innovate and invest in the game for the benefit of players, fans and sponsors,” Monahan said.
Under the framework agreement, PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan would have a seat on the PGA Tour board. The agreement also included PGA Tour Enterprises doing an “objective, empirical-driven evaluation” of LIV and to determine if team golf can be integrated into the PGA Tour and European tour.
It also was to determine a “fair and objective” process for LIV players who might want to return to the PGA Tour or European tour, which is said to be a sticking point because of the players who turned down Saudi riches to remain on the PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour season begins Thursday at The Sentry on Maui, the first of eight “signature” events with a $20 million purse and limited field. LIV Golf already has announced the bulk of its 2024 schedule and $20 million purses. It starts the first week of February.
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Sen. Fetterman says he thought news about his depression treatment would end his political career
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John Fetterman acknowledges having “dark conversations” about harming himself before he hit “the emergency brake” and sought treatment for depression.
He remembers thinking about his three school-age kids. “I can’t be a blueprint for my children. I can’t let them be left alone or not to understand why he would have done that,” the first-term Pennsylvania Democrat told NBC’s “Meet the Press” in a deeply personal and introspective interview taped before the broadcast that aired Sunday.
So he checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, last Feb. 15. “There was nowhere else to go,” he said, describing how he often felt during his stay that “there wasn’t any hope sometimes and like, ‘What do I have left?’”
He also wondered whether he would survive politically.
“When it got released where I was and where it was going, it was a big story. And so, I had assumed that that would be the end of my career,” he said
When he sought treatment for clinical depression, Fetterman was still coping with the effects of the stroke he had in May 2022, during his campaign for one of the Senate’s most contested seats. “My heart technically stopped, and it was a very touch-and-go situation,” said Fetterman, 54. A pacemaker was implanted with a defibrillator to manage two heart conditions, atrial fibrillation and cardiomyopathy.
His victory over Republican Mehmet Oz had helped Democrats keep control of the Senate and made him a national figure. It was the height of his political career. But he couldn’t make it out of bed at his home in Braddock, in western Pennsylvania.
“I really scared my kids, and they thought, ’You won, Dad. Why aren’t we enough? Why are you still so sad? Why are you even more sad?’ And it was hard for — to explain why I was. And, of course, a 9-year-old child wouldn’t understand that. And it was awful,” Fetterman said.
So much so that he said he “pleaded not to go down to D.C.” later that November for orientation sessions in Washington for newly elected lawmakers.
His favorite holiday was nearing, yet he was unable to think about getting Christmas presents for his children and “dreading” his swearing in on Capitol Hill early in the new year.
Within two months, he was at Walter Reed. Aides had described the new senator as being withdrawn and uninterested in eating, discussing work or the usual banter with staff.
“This is a conversation that I’ve had with myself and anybody that knows they’re unable to address their depression, is they start to have dark conversations with themself about self-harm,” Fetterman said. “And things continued to kind of tick off the list. And then I kind of hit the emergency brake.”
He added, “I knew I needed help.”
Before checking into Walter Reed, Fetterman had never publicly discussed his battle with depression. He has since said that he has experienced it on and off throughout his life.
He left Walter Reed at the end of March after six weeks of inpatient treatment with his depression “in remission,” according to a statement from his office.
Doctors describe “remission” as when a patient responds to treatment so that they have returned to normal social function and they are indistinguishable from someone who has never had depression.
Fetterman has since become a visible presence in the Capitol, bantering with reporters, joking with Senate colleagues and speaking up at Senate hearings.
To others who are now “facing a really dark holiday time,” Fetterman offered this guidance: “I know that last year’s was desolate. And this year’s might be desolate. Next year’s can be the best ever. And that’s what happened for me.”
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Bolivia’s Constitutional Court Bars Evo Morales from 2025 Re-election
In a landmark ruling that will shape Bolivia’s political landscape, the country’s Constitutional Court has barred former President Evo Morales from seeking re-election in 2025. This comes as a reversal of a 2017 decision that allowed him to contest a fourth term in the 2019 elections.
Reinforcing Term Limits
The court, on its website, stressed the importance of term limits as a safeguard against the concentration of power in the hands of a single individual. The recent verdict, immune to appeal, restricts Bolivian presidents to a maximum of two terms, whether served consecutively or otherwise.
Morales’s Journey
Morales, who first assumed office in 2006, made history as Bolivia’s first Indigenous president. His tenure, however, was not without controversy. His pursuit of a fourth term in 2019 was marred by allegations of election fraud, resulting in widespread protests that culminated in his resignation and subsequent exile.
Inter-American Court of Human Rights and the Morales Ruling
The recent court ruling aligns with the stance of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, which does not recognize indefinite re-election as a human right. The request for this ruling was initiated by Colombia in 2021 to provide clarity on the issue.
Following Morales’s exit, lawmaker Jeanine Anez assumed the presidency. She is currently facing trial for allegedly orchestrating a coup against Morales. In response to the court’s decision, Morales has accused the judiciary, the government, and the Bolivian right wing of collusion. Anez, meanwhile, has suggested that this decision has effectively halted Morales’s aspiration for perpetual re-election.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shecky Greene, the gifted comic and master improviser who became the consummate Las Vegas lounge headliner and was revered by his peers and live audiences as one of the greatest standup acts of his generation, has died. He was 97.
His widow, Marie Musso Green, told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that her husband died early Sunday at their home. She said her husband of 41 years died of natural causes.
Those who saw Greene in his decades of comedy dominance on the Vegas Strip in the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s said that with a mic in his hand he could roam a room and work a crowd like no other.
He couldn’t wait to abandon written jokes for the shared thrill of improv.
“I’ve never had an act,” Greene told the Las Vegas Sun in 2009. “I make it up as I go along.”
Greene made huge fans of his fellow entertainers including Bob Hope, Johnny Carson, and, most famously, Frank Sinatra, who hand-picked him as his opening act for a stretch. Greene couldn’t resist the gig with the biggest star in America at the time, but the two big personalities butted heads frequently, and the relationship ended with the comic taking a beating from the singer’s cronies at the Fontainebleau hotel in Miami Beach.
It led to his most famous joke:
“Frank Sinatra once saved my life,” Greene would say. “A bunch of guys were beating on me and Frank said, ‘OK that’s enough.’”
Sinatra wasn’t actually there, Greene later said, but the beatdown was real. Also true was the oft-repeated story of Greene driving his Oldsmobile into the fountains at Caesars Palace in 1968, a consequence of what he conceded was a serious alcohol problem and a dangerous desire to go for a drive when he was a few drinks in.
He got a famous joke out of that moment too, later saying that when the cops arrived at his submerged car, whose windshield wipers running, he told them, “No spray wax please!”
With a body like a linebacker’s, a wit as quick as lightning and a voice that suggested he could’ve been a lounge singer instead of a lounge comic, Greene in the course of a night would plow through dozens of impressions, do extended riffs at audience members’ tables and turn musical standards into parody songs on the spot.
Tony Zoppi, who for decades was entertainment director of the Riviera Hotel, said Greene was the finest comic mind he ever saw.
“He’ll walk out on a stage and do an hour off the top of his head,” Zoppi told the Los Angeles Times. “A waitress dropped a glass — he did 15 minutes.”
He made appearances in films including 1967’s “Tony Rome” with Sinatra, 1981’s “History of the World Part I” with Mel Brooks, and 1984’s “Splash” with Tom Hanks, showed-up on network sitcoms including “Laverne & Shirley” and “Mad About You,” and was a constant guest on talk and variety shows.
But he never really clicked on the screen. He needed a crowd he could interact with, and a whole night to woo them. That meant never becoming as famous as comic contemporaries like Don Rickles, Buddy Hackett or Carson. But he pulled the same six-figure-a-week paychecks as they did for live shows.
Born Fred Sheldon Greenfield, Greene took to singing, acting, making jokes and doing mock accents while growing up on the North Side of Chicago.
He served in the Navy in World War II in the Pacific.
On returning to Chicago, he went to community college and thought he might become a gym teacher, but started doing comedy nightclub gigs for money.
An offer of a two-week gig at the Prevue Lounge in New Orleans turned into a six-years stint.
He did his first show in Las Vegas in 1953. He found he and the Strip were a perfect match, and within a few years he owned the town. In 1956, he opened for a young Elvis Presley at the New Frontier.
“The kid should never have been in there,” Greene told the L.A. Times in 2005. “He came out in a baseball jacket. Four or five musicians behind him had baseball jackets on. It looked like a picnic. After the first show they switched the billing, and I headlined.”
Greene would remain a Vegas mainstay, his playgrounds places like the Riviera and the Tropicana, for the next 30 years.
From 1972 to 1982 Greene was married to Nalani Kele, a dancer whose show, the Nalani Kele Polynesian Revue, was a long-running nightclub hit. And in 1985, he married Marie Musso, daughter of jazz saxophonist Vido Musso.
Greene gained his share of national fame eventually. He could fill Carnegie Hall, and guest-hosted both Carson’s “Tonight Show” and “The Merv Griffin Show.”
He grappled with addictions to both drinking and gambling, neither ideal for a man who spent most of his time in Las Vegas. He also struggled with what were later diagnosed as severe depression and panic attacks, both of which made it increasingly difficult to perform as he got older.
Greene moved to Palm Springs in an attempt at retirement in his late 70s in 2004, but the stage still had appeal, and he returned for a stint in Las Vegas at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino in 2009.
Returning to a city now dominated by the likes of Celine Dion and Cirque du Soleil, Greene found he could stroll through casinos anonymously.
“I’m a legend,” he told the Sun in 2009, “but nobody knows me in Vegas anymore.”
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Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, explains why there is such intense debate about the use of antibiotics in animal agriculture.
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Shecky Greene, legendary standup comic, improv master and lord of Las Vegas, dies at 97
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shecky Greene, the gifted comic and master improviser who became the consummate Las Vegas lounge headliner and was revered by his peers and live audiences as one of the greatest standup acts of his generation, has died. He was 97.
His widow, Marie Musso Green, told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that her husband died early Sunday at their home. She said her husband of 41 years died of natural causes.
Those who saw Greene in his decades of comedy dominance on the Vegas Strip in the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s said that with a mic in his hand he could roam a room and work a crowd like no other.
He couldn’t wait to abandon written jokes for the shared thrill of improv.
“I’ve never had an act,” Greene told the Las Vegas Sun in 2009. “I make it up as I go along.”
Greene made huge fans of his fellow entertainers including Bob Hope, Johnny Carson, and, most famously, Frank Sinatra, who hand-picked him as his opening act for a stretch. Greene couldn’t resist the gig with the biggest star in America at the time, but the two big personalities butted heads frequently, and the relationship ended with the comic taking a beating from the singer’s cronies at the Fontainebleau hotel in Miami Beach.
It led to his most famous joke:
“Frank Sinatra once saved my life,” Greene would say. “A bunch of guys were beating on me and Frank said, ‘OK that’s enough.’”
Sinatra wasn’t actually there, Greene later said, but the beatdown was real. Also true was the oft-repeated story of Greene driving his Oldsmobile into the fountains at Caesars Palace in 1968, a consequence of what he conceded was a serious alcohol problem and a dangerous desire to go for a drive when he was a few drinks in.
He got a famous joke out of that moment too, later saying that when the cops arrived at his submerged car, whose windshield wipers running, he told them, “No spray wax please!”
With a body like a linebacker’s, a wit as quick as lightning and a voice that suggested he could’ve been a lounge singer instead of a lounge comic, Greene in the course of a night would plow through dozens of impressions, do extended riffs at audience members’ tables and turn musical standards into parody songs on the spot.
Tony Zoppi, who for decades was entertainment director of the Riviera Hotel, said Greene was the finest comic mind he ever saw.
“He’ll walk out on a stage and do an hour off the top of his head,” Zoppi told the Los Angeles Times. “A waitress dropped a glass — he did 15 minutes.”
He made appearances in films including 1967’s “Tony Rome” with Sinatra, 1981’s “History of the World Part I” with Mel Brooks, and 1984’s “Splash” with Tom Hanks, showed-up on network sitcoms including “Laverne & Shirley” and “Mad About You,” and was a constant guest on talk and variety shows.
But he never really clicked on the screen. He needed a crowd he could interact with, and a whole night to woo them. That meant never becoming as famous as comic contemporaries like Don Rickles, Buddy Hackett or Carson. But he pulled the same six-figure-a-week paychecks as they did for live shows.
Born Fred Sheldon Greenfield, Greene took to singing, acting, making jokes and doing mock accents while growing up on the North Side of Chicago.
He served in the Navy in World War II in the Pacific.
On returning to Chicago, he went to community college and thought he might become a gym teacher, but started doing comedy nightclub gigs for money.
An offer of a two-week gig at the Prevue Lounge in New Orleans turned into a six-years stint.
He did his first show in Las Vegas in 1953. He found he and the Strip were a perfect match, and within a few years he owned the town. In 1956, he opened for a young Elvis Presley at the New Frontier.
“The kid should never have been in there,” Greene told the L.A. Times in 2005. “He came out in a baseball jacket. Four or five musicians behind him had baseball jackets on. It looked like a picnic. After the first show they switched the billing, and I headlined.”
Greene would remain a Vegas mainstay, his playgrounds places like the Riviera and the Tropicana, for the next 30 years.
From 1972 to 1982 Greene was married to Nalani Kele, a dancer whose show, the Nalani Kele Polynesian Revue, was a long-running nightclub hit. And in 1985, he married Marie Musso, daughter of jazz saxophonist Vido Musso.
Greene gained his share of national fame eventually. He could fill Carnegie Hall, and guest-hosted both Carson’s “Tonight Show” and “The Merv Griffin Show.”
He grappled with addictions to both drinking and gambling, neither ideal for a man who spent most of his time in Las Vegas. He also struggled with what were later diagnosed as severe depression and panic attacks, both of which made it increasingly difficult to perform as he got older.
Greene moved to Palm Springs in an attempt at retirement in his late 70s in 2004, but the stage still had appeal, and he returned for a stint in Las Vegas at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino in 2009.
Returning to a city now dominated by the likes of Celine Dion and Cirque du Soleil, Greene found he could stroll through casinos anonymously.
“I’m a legend,” he told the Sun in 2009, “but nobody knows me in Vegas anymore.”
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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A woman in Tampa Bay, Florida, is seeking class-action status for a lawsuit against the Hershey Co. after the packaging for its Peanut Butter Pumpkins left a sour taste in her mouth.
Cynthia Kelly filed a proposed class-action complaint in federal court on Thursday accusing the company of ”falsely” representing some of its Reese’s Peanut Butter products, according to the CBS affiliate WTSP-TV in Tampa.
The woman’s beef with the candy started in October when she paid $4.49 for a pack of the pumpkin-shaped Reese’s at an Aldi grocery store because she assumed “the product contained a cute looking carving of a pumpkin’s mouth and eyes as pictured on the product packaging,” the filing said.
Upon opening one of the treats, she discovered the product was fully covered with chocolate with none of the detailed carving she claimed inspired her to buy the product.
Kelly said she never would have purchased the pumpkins had she known they were just pumpkin-shaped Reese’s and didn’t have the pumpkin face.
Kelly’s petition accuses Hershey of trying to convince people to buy the pumpkin peanut butter candy “by means of untrue, misleading, deceptive, and/or fraudulent” representations.
But Kelly isn’t stopping with pumpkins.
Reuters noted that her lawsuit would seek damages for all Floridians who purchased the “deceptive” products, including White Ghost, Peanut Butter Bats and Peanut Butter Footballs. In seeking class-action status, the filing claimed damages would exceed $5 million.
HuffPost reached out to Hershey for comment, but no one immediately responded. A company spokesperson told Fox Business it does not comment on pending litigation.
Although Kelly is the first person to sue Hershey regarding the lack of a face on the actual Reese’s pumpkins, she’s not the first to gripe about it.
One YouTube video from 2019 cited in Kelly’s lawsuit calls the design of the Reese’s pumpkins a “monstrosity” but admits the taste is “quite nice.”
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A spectrum of events, from a bridge-top residence with a price tag that raised eyebrows to a teacher's dramatic encounter with a tornado, were captured on camera in 2023 in Southern California.
Here is our list of the 10 most-watched videos on NBCLA.com in 2023.
10. Protest shuts down 110 Freeway in downtown LA
Protesters, organized by a group advocating for a lasting Israel-Hamas War ceasefire in Gaza, disrupted traffic on the 110 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles, causing significant delays. The demonstration, which led to 75 arrests, was the first of a string of protests throughout Los Angeles that caused similar traffic backups near airports and busy intersections.
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9. Day laborers say Tarzana murder suspect hired them to move body parts
Day laborers hired to move trash bags from a Tarzana home linked to a murder investigation revealed in an NBC4 interview that they discovered body parts inside the bags. Samuel Haskell, the man detained on suspicion of murder, allegedly paid the workers $500 to remove what he claimed were bags filled with rocks from his garage. Upon lifting the bags, the laborers sensed that they contained meat, prompting them to inspect and find body parts.
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8. Heat may be to blame in Lake Elsinore middle schooler's death
Yahshua Robinson, a 12-year-old middle school student, tragically died after collapsing during a physical education class in Lake Elsinore. Family and friends gathered for a memorial at Rosetta Canyon Community Park, suspecting his death to be heat-related. The school district denied claims of dress code penalties and emphasized prompt action when the student showed signs of distress, cooperating with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department in the investigation.
7. 30 to 50 robbers swarm Nordstrom in SoCal mall
SoCal was not short of smash-and-grab robberies in 2023. A Nordstrom store in Woodland Hills was seen robbed by a group of at least 30 individuals, all captured in cell phone videos posted on Twitter. The robbers, many masked and in hoodies, smashed displays, seized clothing and bags, and fled the scene leaving a security guard to be treated for bear spray exposure.
6. Attempted kidnapping caught on camera in Murrieta
In a chilling incident captured on camera, a Murrieta father sounded the alarm after a kidnapping attempt on his 10-year-old daughter. The father-daughter duo was playing volleyball in their driveway when, in a brief moment when the father stepped away, a stranger approached the daughter, demanding to see her shirt. Swiftly reacting to the danger, she ran inside, screaming that she was being kidnapped. Although the subject quickly vanished, the traumatic encounter left the family shaken
5. Costa Mesa Gucci store target of smash-grab-robbery
Another SoCal smash-and-grab robbery. The Gucci store at South Coast Plaza in Orange County fell victim this time, with a group of five to 10 thieves making off with over $100,000 in merchandise, mainly handbags.
4. SoCal hit with earthquake and storm Hurriquake on same day
The famed #Hurriquake. Los Angeles experienced an unusual double whammy on with its first tropical storm in over 80 years, followed by a magnitude-5.1 earthquake centered near Ojai. The seismic event, accompanied by at least six aftershocks, sparked the trend #Hurriquake on X, where users turned to humor as a coping mechanism amidst the rare combination of a tropical storm and a significant earthquake.
3. SoCal one-bedroom home on a bridge lists for $250K
A house on a bridge in Alhambra sold for $430,000, well above its initial asking price of $249,950. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom home, strategically located above a concrete flood channel, not only defied gravity but also exceeded all real estate expectations. Apparently, having almost direct access to the street comes with a premium—flood channel views included!
2. Teacher nearly sucked out of classroom curing Montebello tornado
During a tornado in Montebello, cellphone video captured the dramatic moment when a teacher at Vail High School was sucked out of her classroom and knocked to the ground after attempting to open a door. The tornado damaged 17 buildings in the city, with 11 red-tagged, and had winds ranging from 86 to 110 mph, classified as an EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. The video showed students helping the teacher, who reportedly sustained minor injuries.
1. Frazier Park liquor store sells winning Powerball ticket
Our most viewed video is also the biggest winner. A lucky player in California snagged a staggering $1.73 billion Powerball jackpot, ending a 35-drawing streak without a top prize winner. The winning ticket was sold at Midway Market & Liquor in Frazier Park. This massive jackpot became the world's second-largest lottery prize, following 36 consecutive drawings without a winner.
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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
- Live Stream: Fubo
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
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Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Projected Total: 59.6 points
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Date: December 22
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Congress hasn’t had at least 100 members of the House and Senate with military backgrounds since 2017. But the veterans caucus in the legislature right now is close enough to challenge that mark in the 2024 elections.
The number of veterans in Congress has steadily declined since the 1970s, a shift which mostly reflects the change to the all-volunteer force and the dwindling number of Americans who enlist annually.
But veterans advocates have worried that decline has also taken away valuable insight for lawmakers as they craft national security policy, veterans support plans and defense budget proposals.
In 1973, the total number of veterans serving in House and Senate seats was 401 — 75% of all the seats in both chambers. By 1995, that number was down to 213 seats. It dropped below 100 for the first time in 2013.
A total of 97 lawmakers with military backgrounds were elected in 2022, 80 in the House and 17 in the Senate. That was up five veterans from the previous congressional elections, and only the fourth time in the last 50 years there has been any increase at all in the total veterans elected.
Of that group, 58 veterans (60%) served at least part of their enlistment after 2001. Advocates are hopeful that the younger generation of veterans will help push that number back up, albeit to a much lower level than the past historic marks.
But doing so will require some luck at the ballot box.
Already, the Senate is scheduled to lose one veteran next year. Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., the last Vietnam veteran serving in the chamber, has announced his plans to retire from Congress.
Two veterans in the House — Ohio Republican Reps. Brad Wenstrup and Bill Johnson — have also announced plans to leave Congress.
That means at least three new candidates with military experience will need to win state races in order to keep the number of veterans in Congress steady.
Most primary battles for House and Senate seats will be decided later this spring, giving candidates the summer to campaign for the general election. By early summer, advocates should have a clearer idea whether the number of veterans aiming for those seats is increasing or on the downturn again.
Leo covers Congress, Veterans Affairs and the White House for Military Times. He has covered Washington, D.C. since 2004, focusing on military personnel and veterans policies. His work has earned numerous honors, including a 2009 Polk award, a 2010 National Headliner Award, the IAVA Leadership in Journalism award and the VFW News Media award.
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SEATTLE (AP) — Najee Harris rushed for a season-high 122 yards and bullied his way into the end zone for a pair of touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers kept their playoff hopes alive into Week 18 with a 30-23 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
Using a punishing running attack that faced little resistance from Seattle, the Steelers (9-7) pushed their way into the final week of the regular season with a chance at the postseason and ensured that Mike Tomlin’s team would yet again avoid a losing record.
Harris had not hit the century mark rushing this season, his closest coming when he ran for 99 yards against Cincinnati. But he combined with Jaylen Warren for a running punch that Seattle struggled to stop.
Harris averaged 4.5 yards per carry and reached the 100-yard mark for the first time since Week 17 of last season against Baltimore. Warren added another 75 yards rushing and scored on a 18-yard run in the first quarter.
Harris scored on a 9-yard touchdown run in the second quarter breaking several tackles on his way to the goal line before a final lunge to break the plane. In the third quarter, Harris scored on a 4-yard run with a big assist from his linemen pushing the pile into the end zone to give the Steelers a 24-17 lead.
Pittsburgh thrived against Seattle’s run defense that has been awful for more than half the season and finished with 202 yards rushing and a season-high 468 total yards. Pittsburgh was the sixth straight opponent to rush for at least 135 yards against the Seahawks.
Quarterback Mason Rudolph was 18 of 24 for 274 yards and hit the big throws when needed, none more important than a 34-yard completion to George Pickens on third-and-6 early in the fourth quarter. Pickens made a terrific diving finger-tip catch and led to Chris Boswell's 26-yard field goal that gave the Steelers a 27-20 lead with 7:07 left.
Rudolph also hit Pickens for 24 yards with two minutes left and Seattle desperately needing a stop. Pickens had seven catches for 131 yards.
Seattle (8-8) had its two-game win streak snapped and while the Seahawks weren’t eliminated from the postseason, they will need a victory and a lot of help in Week 18.
Geno Smith threw for 290 yards and a 12-yard TD to Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the first half. Kenneth Walker III added 53 yards rushing and a 13-yard TD in the first half, but the Seahawks settled for three field goals in the second half and Smith committed one big turnover.
Nick Herbig forced and recovered a fumble sacking Smith with seven minutes left, giving the Steelers possession at the Seattle 16 and Boswell’s 21-yard field goal with 4:31 left pushed the Pittsburgh lead to 30-20.
INJURIES
Seattle took two major hits to its offensive line. Starting right tackle Abe Lucas played the entire first half, but went to the locker room early before the second quarter ended and was ruled out with a knee injury when the second half started.
Three plays into the third quarter, center Evan Brown had to be helped off the field and was ruled out with a concussion.
UP NEXT
Steelers: Pittsburgh will be at Baltimore in Week 18.
Seahawks: Seattle closes out the regular season at Arizona next week.
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Bolivia’s Constitutional Court Bars Evo Morales from 2025 Re-election Bid
In a historic decision, Bolivia’s Constitutional Court has ruled out the possibility of former president Evo Morales running for re-election in 2025. This verdict reverses a prior declaration from 2017 which permitted Morales to contest for a fourth term in the 2019 elections. The legal body stressed the importance of term limits in preventing individuals from monopolizing power.
Morales’ Reign and Subsequent Downfall
Evo Morales, Bolivia’s first Indigenous president, held office from 2006 and won considerable public support. However, his attempt to secure a fourth term by bypassing the constitution led to widespread protests over alleged election fraud in 2019. The mounting public pressure ultimately forced him to resign and leave the country. Morales returned to Bolivia following the successful presidential bid of his ally, Luis Arce, in 2020. However, the pair have since experienced a falling out.
The Court’s Verdict and Its Implications
The court’s judgment, not subject to appeal, is based on the Inter-American Court of Human Rights’ criteria. It establishes a precedent that Bolivian presidents can serve no more than two terms, whether consecutive or non-consecutive. This decision effectively blocks Morales’ previously declared intention to run in the 2025 elections.
Aftermath of Morales’ Departure
Following Morales’ departure, his successor, Jeanine Anez, faced charges related to staging a coup against him. She is currently on trial. The verdict has been met with mixed reactions, with Morales condemning it as a political maneuver to outlaw his party, Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS).
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Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, explores the origins and troubling impacts of industrial animal farms.
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Surfer dies after shark “encounter” in Hawaii
PAIA, Hawaii (AP) — A surfer in Hawaii has died after being injured in a shark encounter off Maui’s northern shore, according to the Maui Police Department. Authorities stopped short of calling the event an attack and didn’t describe the man’s injuries.
Ocean Safety Officers grabbed and transported the man by jet ski to shore, where responders performed life-saving measures until medical personnel arrived and took the victim to a hospital for further treatment, police said in a news release.
The man’s identity was not immediately released pending the notification of extended family and friends. Authorities did say the man was from Haiku, a small community on Maui’s north side.
There were no initial signs of foul play. The investigation is ongoing and an autopsy is scheduled, according to the police department.
The man was injured on Paia Bay, near Haiku, and shark warning signs were placed on beaches one mile on either side of the bay, according to Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources.
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PAIA, Hawaii (AP) — A surfer in Hawaii has died after being injured in a shark encounter off Maui's northern shore, according to the Maui Police Department. Authorities stopped short of calling the event an attack and didn't describe the man's injuries.
Ocean Safety Officers grabbed and transported the man by jet ski to shore, where responders performed life-saving measures until medical personnel arrived and took the victim to a hospital for further treatment, police said in a news release.
The man's identity was not immediately released pending the notification of extended family and friends. Authorities did say the man was from Haiku, a small community on Maui's north side.
There were no initial signs of foul play. The investigation is ongoing and an autopsy is scheduled, according to the police department.
The man was injured on Paia Bay, near Haiku, and shark warning signs were placed on beaches one mile on either side of the bay, according to Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources.
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Constitutional Court Rejects Evo Morales’ Re-election Bid in Bolivia
In a landmark ruling, Bolivia’s Constitutional Court has barred former President Evo Morales from participating in the 2025 presidential elections. This verdict overrules a 2017 court decision that had permitted Morales to pursue a fourth term during the 2019 elections. The court’s decree is grounded on the principle that term limits serve as a check against the indefinite hold on power.
Morales’ Tenure and Controversial Departure
Evo Morales, who emerged as Bolivia’s first Indigenous president, held office from 2006 and enjoyed widespread support until his contentious attempt to seek another term in 2019. This move led to his resignation in the face of massive protests over allegations of election fraud. Following his departure, Morales fled Bolivia but returned in 2020 after his political ally, Luis Arce, clinched the presidency.
Fractured Alliance and Legal Backlash
However, the rapport between Morales and Arce has since frayed. The latest ruling by the court aligns with the Inter-American Court of Human Rights’ stance, which does not acknowledge indefinite re-election as a human right. Responding to the decree, Morales has levied accusations against the judiciary, government, and right-wing politicians in Bolivia, claiming a conspiracy against him.
Political Repercussions and Public Reaction
Following Morales’ exit in 2019, he was succeeded by Jeanine Anez, who is presently confronting charges of masterminding a coup against Morales. Anez has publicly welcomed the court’s verdict, stating that it signifies the end of Morales’ ambitions of endless re-election.
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Wishing you good health and happiness for the new year…. I’m so happy to have completed my first year on 365… looking forward to next year too , thanks for your kind words and support throughout my first year… it’s been a pleasure to meet you virtually 💕
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Taliban say security forces killed dozens of Tajiks, Pakistanis involved in attacks in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Security forces in Afghanistan killed a number of Tajik and Pakistani nationals and arrested scores others involved in attacks against religious clerics, the public, and mosques, a senior Taliban official said Sunday.
Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, Taliban’s appointed defense minister, during a press conference in the capital, Kabul, said dozens of Tajiks and more than 20 Pakistanis were killed in the past 12 months “in operations by security forces.”
He said scores of Tajiks and hundreds of Pakistanis involved in various incidents were also arrested during that period.
Mujahid called on neighboring and regional countries to strictly monitor their borders.
Tensions between Kabul and Islamabad spiked as hundreds of thousands of Afghans left Pakistan after authorities started pursuing foreigners they said were in the country illegally, going door-to-door to check migrants’ documentation, following an Oct.31 deadline.
Mujahid also said there has been a 90% decrease in attacks by an Islamic State group affiliate in the past year.
The militant group has carried out major assaults on schools, hospitals, and mosques, and has also attacked Shiite areas across the country.
The IS affiliate has been a major rival of the Taliban since the latter seized control of Afghanistan in August 2021. IS militants have struck in Kabul, in northern provinces and especially wherever there are Shiites, whom IS considers to be apostates.
Since taking power, the Taliban have barred women from most areas of public life and work and stopped girls from going to school beyond the sixth grade as part of harsh measures they imposed, as U.S. and NATO forces were pulling out of Afghanistan following two decades of war.
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