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49ers defensive end Nick Bosa was the second overall pick in his draft year. 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was Mr. Irrelevant. And Bosa can’t help but wonder where Purdy’s confidence comes from.
In the 49ers’ locker room after their win over the Lions in the NFC Championship Game, Bosa questioned Purdy about how he has come so far in less than two years in the league.
“The fact that you are doing this blows my mind,” Bosa told Purdy, in a clip that aired on Inside the NFL. “Did you think you’d be this good? How much confidence did you have? Because I was the second pick in the draft and I lacked confidence at times.”
Purdy deflected, saying, “Honestly, I could do better, bro.” That’s a scary thought for the Chiefs.
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From the occupied West Bank, an emergency hotline assists rescue efforts in Gaza By Aya Batrawy Published January 31, 2024 at 1:39 PM AKST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 5:17 NPR visits an emergency hotline center in the West Bank assisting first responders in the Gaza Strip. Copyright 2024 NPR
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with constitutional scholar Philip Bobbitt about the effort from House Republicans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with constitutional scholar Philip Bobbitt about the effort from House Republicans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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Trail Blazers icon Damian Lillard returns to Portland for first time since joining Bucks
Wednesday's NBA action includes 10 matchups across the league, starting with three games tipping off at 7:00 p.m. ET. The final game of the night features the Milwaukee Bucks continuing their five-game road trip with a matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers.
This game marks just the second time Doc Rivers will be on the Bucks' sideline. Rivers was hired to replace Adrian Griffin who was fired Jan. 23 after a 30-13 start to the season. Assistant coach Joe Prunty took over in the interim before Rivers' debut Monday in a 113-107 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
This game also is the first time Bucks guard Damian Lillard will face his former team in Portland. Lillard spent 11 seasons with the Trail Blazers after Portland drafted him sixth overall in the 2012 NBA Draft.
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Here's what to know ahead of tonight's Damian Lillard homecoming:
Damian Lillard season stats
Lillard's enjoying another solid season after being traded to Milwaukee this offseason. He's averaging 25.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game through 44 games.
He's playing the fewest minutes per game (35.2) of his career this season with mixed results shooting-wise. His 92.4% free throw shooting rate this season is the second-best mark of his career. But his three-point and two-point shot percentages are 34.7% and 42.2% this season, respectively, both of which are the third-worst of his career in those categories.
Standing pat: With scoring up less than 1% over last season, the NBA is not seeing cause for alarm
Damian Lillard's Portland stats
Lillard was a seven-time NBA All-Star in his 11 years in Portland. He also made seven All-NBA teams - one first, four second, and two third - in his stint there. He led the team to a playoff appearance in eight of those 11 years, including a trip to the Western Conference Finals in 2019.
He averaged 25.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game over his 11 seasons in Portland. He set a career high with 71 points in the Trail Blazers' win over the Houston Rockets last season. That was his fifth career game of at least 60 points in his career, all coming with the Trail Blazers.
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Damian Lillard's ranking in Trail Blazers history
Lillard's one of the top Trail Blazers players in franchise history. He holds the franchise record in points with 19,376 and ranks second in team history in the advanced metrics of value over replacement player (48.6) and win shares (103.1).
The only player ahead of him in many franchise records and rankings is Hall of Fame guard Clyde Drexler. He spent 12 seasons with the Trail Blazers from 1983 to 1994 before being traded to the Rockets. Drexler made eight All-Star teams and four All-NBA teams during his time in Portland.
Olympic squad latest: NBA stars serious about joining US men's basketball team for 2024 Paris Olympics
NBA homecomings this season
Lillard's return to Portland is the latest homecoming in the NBA for players on new teams in the 2023-24 season. There have been many this year, including:
Trail Blazers C DeAndre Ayton at the Phoenix Suns (Nov. 21)
Washington Wizards G Jordan Poole at the Golden State Warriors (Dec. 22)
Memphis Grizzlies G Marcus Smart at the Boston Celtics (Feb. 4)
Suns G Bradley Beal at the Wizards (Feb. 4)
Rockets G Fred VanVleet at the Toronto Raptors (Feb. 9)
Young stars showcase: Chet Holmgren, Victor Wembanyama headline NBA All-Star Rising Stars player rosters
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Portland Trail Blazers odds, how to watch
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Spread: Milwaukee (-10.5)
Moneyline: Milwaukee (-550); Portland (+400)
Over/under: 236.5
When: Wednesday, Jan. 31, 10:00 p.m. ET
Where: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
Cable: ESPN
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Southern Gaza has seen the heaviest fighting over the past few weeks. But bombing has restarted in the north and the humanitarian situation has worsened there.
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Southern Gaza has seen the heaviest fighting over the past few weeks. But bombing has restarted in the north and the humanitarian situation has worsened there.
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Kristin Juszczyk, wife of San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk, scored a major licensing deal with the NFL for her clothing designs.
The touchdown for the football wife came after Taylor Swift was seen at an NFL game wearing one of her designs — a custom puffer jacket resembling her boyfriend and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s jersey. The red oversized jacket features the number 87 on the front, which is Kelce’s number, and his last name on the sleeves.
Kristin has been making clothing for several years, starting with Halloween costumes and making outfits to wear to her husband’s games. Kristin is known for taking deconstructed NFL jerseys and turning them into jackets, corsets, tank and skirt sets, among other trendy pieces she showcases on her social media.
Other celebrities like actor Taylor Lautner, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel have been spotted wearing Kristin’s designs.
Kristen’s designs went particularly viral when photographs of Swift in her jacket at the game spread across social media. Brittany Mahomes, wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, also wore a jacket made by Kristin to that game.
Kyle showed immense support for his wife, commenting under several images of Swift in the jacket that his wife Kristin was the one behind the design.
Before the news that the NFL is giving Kristin licensing rights to make and sell her designs, Kyle spoke out on how happy he was for her creations going viral.
"Just so stoked for her because I know how hard she’s worked, how hard she grinded," Kyle told The Associated Press. "To see Taylor wearing it ,and it looked incredible. It was just awesome. We were just so happy in our house.”
Kristin gained over 500,000 new followers on Instagram after the pop star wore her custom jacket.
Kyle and the rest of the 49ers will face off against the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas.
SEE MORE: Travis Kelce's brand debuts AFC champion shirt to benefit charity
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Taylor Swift’s ’87’ Ring for Travis Kelce Was a Gift From His Mom Donna, Designer Reveals
Taylor Swift’s jewelry that honored Travis Kelce at the AFC Championship game on Sunday, January 28, was actually a gift from Donna Kelce. The woman who designed the ring dished on going viral thanks to the Kansas City Chiefs star’s mom.
“We gifted Donna some pairs,” Emily Bordner, the creative director at EB and Co., told KMBC. “We know that she loved our earrings. And so we wanted to gift her even more of [the] Kelce-themed products. So we sent those to her and then we were hoping she would give them to Taylor and she did.”
The Kansas City boutique released a Chiefs collection during the 2023 NFL season. Taylor’s ring from the jeweler featured a red Chiefs jersey with Travis’ number, 87, on it. After the “Bejeweled” songstress was spotted wearing the bauble, Emily’s small business blew up.
“It’s just been a crazy whirlwind and we’re just trying to take advantage of everything we can and sell as much as we can,” she shared. “And show appreciation as much as we can for Donna and Taylor and everybody.”
Taylor’s game day look at the AFC Championship was a bit understated in terms of Chiefs gear. She wore a red sweater to represent the team’s uniform color, but didn’t rock any official merchandise that branded the team’s name or logo. However, the ring made it abundantly clear that she was cheering for Travis, 34.
The pop star, 34, also wore a diamond bracelet that included a nod to her boyfriend. The jewelry was gifted to her by Travis and included charms of the letters TNT, which is a reference to their names. “As much as we would like to take credit for the TNT nickname, that was all Travis,” the designer of the friendship bracelets confirmed.
The sweet gift was a reference to how Taylor and Travis first got together in July 2023. After the pro athlete attended Taylor’s Eras tour concert in Kansas City, he publicly revealed that he had wanted to give the singer a friendship bracelet with his phone number on it.
“I was disappointed that she doesn’t talk before or after her shows because she has to save her voice for the 44 songs that she sings,” Travis shared on his podcast. “So I was a little butthurt that I didn’t get to hand her one of the bracelets I made for her.”
Taylor caught wind of the shoutout and the two began secretly dating. “This all started when Travis very adorably put me on blast on his podcast, which I thought was metal as hell,” the Grammy winner revealed in December 2023. “We started hanging out right after that. So we actually had a significant amount of time that no one knew, which I’m grateful for because we got to get to know each other.”
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(Hedgeweek) Point72 is set to ramp up the quota of quants based at its new London office in St James’s Square, which opened last week, having steadily added Portfolio Managers and Analysts in recent months, according to a report by eFinancial Careers.
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Perth, Australia (ABN Newswire) - Ionic Rare Earths Limited (ASX:IXR) (OTCMKTS:IXRRF) is pleased to advise Tranche 2 drill results from the Phase 5 resource infill and extension drilling at its 60 per cent owned Makuutu Heavy Rare Earths Project ("Makuutu" or "the Project") in Uganda. The results reported are for 20 core drillholes drilled as infill and extension holes to Area A of the current Makuutu 2022 Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) (ASX 3 May 2022, see Table 4*).
The Company is progressing the development at the Makuutu Heavy Rare Earths Project through local Ugandan operating entity Rwenzori Rare Metals Limited ("RRM"). IonicRE has agreed terms with partners in RRM on moving to 94% ownership which is expected to occur in H1 2024.
Assay results for 76 holes of the 128-hole Phase 5 resource infill and extension drilling program completed on Retention Licence (RL) 00007 have now been received. The program is intended to increase resource estimation confidence from inferred to indicated status on resource Areas A and B, and to test extensions of those areas to expand the mineral resource area. Figure 1 is a plan of the Makuutu MRE and exploration target areas with MRE Areas A and B located on the western end of the deposit located within RL00007.
Intersections compiled above the MRE lower cut-off of 200ppm Total Rare Earth Oxide less Cerium Oxide (TREO-CeO2) are listed in Table 1* and shown diagrammatically in plan view in Figure 2*.
Drilling was on a 200-metre spaced pattern with eleven (11) of the drill holes being extensions to the MRE and nine (9) are MRE Area A infill holes. Figure 2* shows the core hole locations (diamond shape) with intersection thickness (point size) and TREO grade (point colour) with the reported 200 metre spaced holes with bold hole numbers and the previously reported drill holes in italic hole numbers. Previously reported regional exploration RAB drill holes are also shown (round points).
The 11 extension holes were drilled up to 500 metres south and southwest the boundary of MRE Area A, mostly within the Makuutu mineralised trend. This extension drilling shows mineralisation continues beyond the MRE.
The infill holes to date continued zones of thicker and often higher-grade intervals than the original 400 metre spaced drill holes used to estimate the inferred resource. Best intersections include;
- RRMDD778, with 17.1 metres at 1,003ppm TREO from 4.8 metres depth; and
- RRMDD771, with 16.2 metres at 713ppm TREO from 4.0 metres depth.
The remaining 52 drill holes are currently at the laboratory in Perth being analysed. Following the receipt of results, an updated resource estimation will be completed.
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About Ionic Rare Earths Limited:
Ionic Rare Earths Limited (ASX:IXR) (OTCMKTS:IXRRF) is focused on developing its flagship Makuutu Rare Earths Project in Uganda into a significant long life, low-cost, supplier of high-value critical and heavy rare earths.
Makuutu is an advanced-stage, ionic adsorption clay-hosted project highlighted by near-surface mineralisation, significant exploration upside, excellent metallurgical characteristics and access to tier-one infrastructure.
The ionic adsorption clay-hosted geology at Makuutu is similar to major rare earths projects in Southern China, which are responsible for the majority of global supply of low cost heavy and critical rare earths, specifically the high value magnet metals (Dysprosium and Terbium) Heavy Rare Earths (>98% originating from ionic clays). Metallurgical testing at Makuutu has returned excellent recovery rates, which provide multiple avenues for a simple process route.
Makuutu is well-supported by tier-one existing infrastructure which includes access to major highways, roads, power, water and a professional workforce.
Rare Earths will play a critical role in the future of clean energy. Rare Earths are a key ingredient in the permanent magnets found in wind turbines and electric vehicles.
IonicRE is led by an experienced and proven team, who have the capabilities to deliver Makuutu into production and realise value for all stakeholders.
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The days of just betting on which team will win a game are over. Today, sports fans can place wagers on practically anything.
Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11 will include an increasing number of prop bets: player statistics; coin toss outcome; how long the national anthem will be; who will score a touchdown; the exact score in each quarter; the color of the Gatorade dumped on the winning coach and more.
Even a well-covered NFL romance between a tight end and a pop star has also made its way to sportsbooks.
What Happened: Taylor Swift‘s relationship with Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs' tight end, played out in front of the public throughout 2023.
The relationship became the subject of betting odds from sportsbooks, helped increase viewership for media companies, and created increased brand value for the NFL.
FanDuel, a unit of Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT), posted odds for several Swift and Kelce props this week, but they're not available to U.S. residents and only to bettors in legalized Canadian regions.
One of the betting options is "Will Travis Kelce propose to Taylor Swift?"
The initial odds of the bet were +190 for “yes” and -250 for “no,” as shared by Covers.
Within a half hour, bettors had quickly impacted the line, with most people betting that no proposal will happen at the game between the two stars.
As of Tuesday, the current betting odds are +920 for “yes” and -2200 for “no.” FanDuel is also limiting bettors to 100 Canadian Dollars on the betting odds, or around US$75.
This means a bettor would win $690 if they bet the equivalent of $75 on “yes” and an on-field proposal happens after Super Bowl LVIII. A bettor could win the equivalent of around $3.41 if they bet the $75 equivalent on “no proposal” and the two don't get engaged.
Another betting option is whether the Super Bowl MVP winner will thank Swift in their speech. The betting odds are +600 for “yes” and -1100 for “no.” This bet is also only available in Canada from FanDuel.
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Why It's Important: The Super Bowl is the largest individual sporting event in the U.S. each year and will see millions bet on who will win the game between the Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.
However, Swift — if she attends — is bound to get plenty of attention before, during, and after the big game.
Rumors emerged that the two could get engaged this year with some gossip sites already believing the two got engaged around New Year's Eve.
College football fans may remember one of the most viral sports engagements ever that happened during the 2007 Fiesta Bowl. Boise State running back Ian Johnson proposed to girlfriend and Boise State cheerleader after his team upset Oklahoma in the game.
There are several items at work for either of the bets above to be winning wagers on yes. For Kelce to propose to Swift, the Chiefs would need to win the game — making it a back-to-back Super Bowl victory.
The 49ers are currently two-point favorites in the game. A person winning MVP and shouting out Swift would also likely need to be a Chiefs player winning, and one that would mention a singer like Kelce or potentially Patrick Mahomes.
With so many players, coaches and fans to thank, would a person other than Kelce use their time to thank Swift? Kelce to win Super Bowl MVP pays out at odds of +1,200, ranking fourth behind Mahomes, Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey at +120, +225 and +475 respectively.
Super Bowl LVIII will air on CBS and Nickelodeon. It will also stream on Paramount+, the on-demand platform of Paramount Global Inc (NASDAQ:PARA)(NASDAQ:PARAA). Paramount, which also owns CBS and Nickelodeon, has benefitted from strong NFL ratings.
With Swift expected to attend Super Bowl LVIII, viewership for the big game could hit new records.
Last year's Super Bowl between the Chiefs and Eagles had an average of 113 million viewers. It set a new six-year high and was the third most-watched television event in history.
Read Next: Taylor Swift Boosts Travis Kelce’s Popularity: Stocks That Could Benefit From The Love Story
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Lawmakers grilled the CEOs of top social media companies in a hearing today By Dara Kerr Published January 31, 2024 at 1:21 PM AKST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 3:45 During a contentious hearing, lawmakers demanded that social media companies do better to protect children online. Copyright 2024 NPR
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Travis Kelce Says He ‘Might Have to Bring Out All the Bells and Whistles’ for His Super Bowl Game-Day Look
The tight end teased what’s to come from his ‘killa’ fashion as he and the Chiefs prepare for the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers
Travis Kelce doesn’t know what he’s wearing for pregame ahead of the 2024 Super Bowl yet, but he's got something big planned.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 34, is known to rock a “killa” look off the field, so it’s no surprise that he plans to go all out with his style to commemorate the occasion.
"I’ve got a few different things that I’ve got in the closet that I might pull out,” Kelce said on Tuesday’s episode of The Pat McAfee Show. “But you already know, man, we’re in Vegas, baby, the lights are on.”
He added that his game-day wardrobe might have a little Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley flair to it because he’s ready to go the extra mile. “I might have to bring out all the bells and whistles for this one.”
Okay, Killa 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/u9F7KklWek
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 24, 2023
But, we also think he might rock an off-duty 'fit inspired by his girlfriend, Taylor Swift.
Kelce has worn a couple of looks inspired by Swift, such as the edgy Reputation-coded getup he wore ahead of the AFC Championship game and the denim KidSuper Studio set, cheekily renamed "1989" after he wore it. Coincidence? We think not.
So maybe we’ll see the Ohio native decked out in another look channeling another one of her iconic eras. We hope it's Red because it can’t get more fitting than that!
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On Jan. 11, Kelce and the Chiefs will play against the San Francisco 49ers at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium.
While all eyes will be on the players as they go head to head for the Vince Lombardi Trophy, there’s also going be a lot of attention on the looks coming from both teams’ wives and girlfriends, including Brittany Mahomes, Olivia Culpo, Kristin Juszczyk and potentially the Midnights singer (that is if she can make it in time from her Eras Tour stop all the way in Tokyo the day before).
Related: How Taylor Swift's Lucky Number 13 Connects to Travis Kelce's Super Bowl Appearance
That's because each game this football season has turned into a full-blown fashion event with all the WAGS arriving in their chicest NFL swag.
Kristin, a fashion designer and the wife of 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk, even scored a licensing deal with the NFL from going viral after Swift and Mahomes wore their custom Chiefs coats to the Jan. 13 game, meaning we might see her work on full display on the big day too.
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MILWAUKEE — Residents on the East Side are on the fence when it comes to the concrete planters in the bike lanes. These were added over the summer by the East Side Business Improvement District. Since then, many were moved or damaged.
“They need bigger barriers, they need bigger barriers,” East Side resident, Ruben Williams explained.
Williams lives on the East Side. He said the sight of broken planters in the bike lane is a sign that something more needs to be done.
“It kind of just shows the speeds at which people go into the bike lane. Kind of just general disrespect for the bike lane in general,” Williams explained.
He said the dirt and pieces of cement laying on North Avenue remind him of why he doesn’t ride his bike in the city.
“In Milwaukee, I’m too afraid to ride my bike,” Williams said.
Residents are hoping for a permanent solution to the reckless driving issues in the neighborhood.
“Maybe permanent barriers, those actual long ones that go along the whole road,” East Side resident Cullen Meurer explained.
He suggested something more stable. “Obviously these kind of move ya know so something that wouldn’t move at all would be perfect.”
The planters were put in place last summer by the East Side Business Improvement District.
“These planters were never intended to be a permanent solution. It was only a temporary solution based on what was available,” Executive Director of the East Side Business Improvement District, David Smulyan explained.
Smulyan said the broken planters are serving as a learning lesson. “People are concerned that if they hit a planter, since they’re not permanent, maybe a piece might fly and hurt somebody. That’s not something we thought about.”
He said the mess should be cleaned up by Thursday.
“My goal is to have that cleaned up no later than tomorrow,” Smulyan said.
Smulyan suggests contacting Alderman Jonathan Brostoff if you have ideas for a solution for the bike lanes on the east side.
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Travis Kelce Gushes About How Love With Taylor Swift Is a ‘Beautiful Thing’: ‘There’s Nothing Better’
Travis Kelce has opened up like never before when it comes to how much he cherishes the “beautiful” thing that is his love story with girlfriend Taylor Swift.
During a Wednesday, January 31 appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, the host told the Kansas City Chiefs star, “People can’t help but realize, Travis is phenomenal at football, he’s everything we’d like being a football player and he’s in love. I think that’s why everybody’s coming back.” Travis, 34, responded, “It’s a beautiful thing isn’t it.”
“I love it when Taylor comes and supports me, enjoys the game with family and friends. It’s been nothing but just a wonderful year,” he said of having his girlfriend in the stands at 12 of his games during the Chiefs regular season and playoffs.
The Ohio native had a message for haters, adding, “Hopefully everybody realizes that we’re just two people in a relationship supporting each other and having fun with it. It’s nothing more than that. However much the world wants to paint the picture and make us the enemy. We just have fun with it and we enjoy every single bit of it.”
Travis continued that when it comes to Taylor, 34, and being hated on, “She’s dealt with it forever. We hear it but we hardly ever talk about it. It’s nothing to even talk about, nothing to even bring up.”
The couple was caught on camera at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, January 28, appearing to each profess their love for one another following the Chiefs’ victory over the Ravens, which advanced the team to the Super Bowl, taking place on February 11.
The NFL shared a TikTok video on Monday, January 29, of Travis approaching Taylor on the field following the win and telling her, “Tay, I’m going to go enjoy with the guys,” before seeming to say, “I love you.” The couple then held each other in a tight embrace, and he appeared to gush, “I love you so much it’s not even funny.”
Taylor seemed to tell Travis, “I’ve never been so proud of someone in my life, ever,” as the audio was isolated to what the pair was saying to one another. As he walked away, tears of emotion welled up in Travis’ eyes.
Later when the couple reunited on the field, Travis asked Taylor “What’s up sweetie?” in footage captured and shared via X. She seemed to respond, “I’ve never seen anything like that. That was insane, I can’t believe it,” about his incredible on-field play while appearing to issue her own “I love you.”
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Broadway star Hinton Battle, who played the original Scarecrow at the 1978 "The Wiz", has died at 67. He was a three-time Tony Award winner.
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Broadway star Hinton Battle, who played the original Scarecrow at the 1978 "The Wiz", has died at 67. He was a three-time Tony Award winner.
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(CNBC) Results were good, but not good enough. That’s Wall Street’s reaction to quarterly results on Tuesday from Alphabet and Microsoft. Both companies reported revenue and earnings that exceeded estimates, yet the stocks sold off in extended trading. In investor speak, the stocks were priced for perfection.
Wall Street punishes Alphabet and Microsoft despite earnings beats after stocks hit record
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Before Ravens receiver Zay Flowers fumbled short of the end zone on Sunday, he cost his team 15 yards of field position with a three-pronged act of taunting — shoving the defender, spinning the ball at him, and standing over him.
It was so blatant that it had to be called. And the fact is that, throughout much of the season, officials have not been calling taunting when they should.
In 2021, the NFL made taunting a point of emphasis. The thinking (whether you agree with it or not) is that taunting after one play will make the player who was taunted more likely to look for a way to get back at the one who did the taunting. Even if it happens with the taunted player taking a clean, legal shot later in the game, removing the incentive to make that hit reduces the chance that the player will do so.
Throughout 2023, we noticed multiple examples of behavior after a given play that, in the past, would have drawn a taunting foul. This year, they didn’t. On the surface, that means the officials haven’t been enforcing the rules the way they previously were. Which is what results in a “point of emphasis.”
(Basically, “point of emphasis” is a fancy way of saying, “Hey, officials, you haven’t been doing your job. How about you start doing your job?”)
There’s reason to think the NFL has no problem with the relaxed enforcement of the rule against taunting. This year, the NFL opted for full transparency when it comes to the fines imposed on a weekly basis. There wasn’t a rash of fines for taunting that wasn’t flagged during the games, even though there were numerous occasions of players doing things after a play that had triggered taunting fouls and fines in the past.
So while it seems that the league might need to remind officials once again to do their jobs when it comes to enforcing the letter of the taunting law, the lack of fines implies that the league perhaps realizes that the obsessive focus on taunting in 2021 was a bit too much.
Going forward, maybe only the most blatant examples of it — like what Flowers did on Sunday — will be flagged and fined.
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The dueling contests surrounding the Nevada Republican's nominating process has led to voter confusion. And with it, an outcome many in the state saw as inevitable: Trump is the de facto winner.
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The dueling contests surrounding the Nevada Republican's nominating process has led to voter confusion. And with it, an outcome many in the state saw as inevitable: Trump is the de facto winner.
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Lawmakers grilled the CEOs of top social media companies in a hearing today By Dara Kerr Published January 31, 2024 at 2:21 PM PST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 3:45 During a contentious hearing, lawmakers demanded that social media companies do better to protect children online. Copyright 2024 NPR
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Get into a UFC cage – Postecoglou tells Spurs to focus on football not fighting
Ange Postecoglou was pleased Tottenham regained their composure to storm back to earn a crucial 3-2 home win over Brentford but told both sets of players to enter the UFC ring if they want to focus on grappling over goals.
Spurs were sluggish in the first half and trailed to Neal Maupay’s 15th-minute opener, which saw him mock James Maddison’s darts celebration and appeared to be the catalyst for a fiery contest between the London rivals.
Whatever Postecoglou said at half-time did the trick though with Tottenham scoring twice in 72 seconds through Destiny Udogie and substitute Brennan Johnson before Richarlison made it three goals in eight second-half minutes when he steered home with 56 minutes on the clock.
Ivan Toney set up a grandstand finish when he pounced on Udogie’s error to score in front of England boss Gareth Southgate, but Spurs held on to leapfrog Aston Villa and reclaim fourth spot following a chaotic encounter.
Asked if Maupay’s darts celebration had fired up his team, Postecoglou replied: “I hope not because that’s exactly what I’m talking about.
“I’m not a fan of it. I don’t like the whole bravado, pushing people around. If you’re that brave about things, my players and their players, get into a UFC cage and I’ll see how brave they are.
“We’re out there to play football and that’s what I want our guys to do, focus on playing football and they shouldn’t get motivated by things that aren’t really that important to us.
“Like I said, we got sucked in first half. Second half was better.
“I think we started the game well, started with good intensity and good tempo, obviously they score and then we lost our way.
“We lost focus. I was a bit frustrated with our inability to stay disciplined, just too many stops and starts, it kind of plays into their hands, lots of set pieces and throw ins.
“We spent more time talking to the referee than playing the game. I was a bit frustrated we lost our real clear focus.
“Second half, I think for 25-30 minutes we were outstanding, scored three great goals and probably should have had a couple more.”
Spurs started on the front foot but were rocked when Udogie gave away possession to Christian Norgaard, who sent Toney away and while Guglielmo Vicario denied him, Maupay was on hand to bundle home and score for a fourth consecutive match.
Tottenham got sucked into Brentford’s game-plan after with the rest of the first 45 stop-start and containing plenty of melees, but a double substitution at the break inspired the hosts’ comeback with Johnson and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg introduced.
Udogie slotted home after a slick one-two with Werner, who then set up Johnson at the back post in the 49th-minute.
When Richarlison fired in for his seventh league goal in as many matches, after Maddison’s shot had been blocked, Spurs were on track for three points but another poor Udogie pass allowed Toney to tee up a dramatic finale in N17.
Maddison was forced off late on with cramp, but Postecoglou’s side survived seven minutes of stoppage-time to return to the top four.
Opposite number Thomas Frank stoked the fire further after full time when he questioned why Tottenham had allowed Maupay’s darts celebration to irritate them.
“If that’s what’s irritating them, then they have a problem,” Frank said.
“Is that fair enough? If they are talking about darts celebrations winding them up, then I think they have an issue, personally.”
On Postecoglou’s UFC suggestion, Frank added: “Yeah, I agree. Just in general concentrate on playing football.”
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Thursday marks the wrap-up of the 22nd annual community baby shower--a tradition that's very near and dear to us at TMJ4.
All month, TMJ4 has been collecting important baby staples like food, diapers, wipes, and blankets to help local babies and families in need
TMJ4’S Susan Kim and Steve Chamraz sat down with Shae Maclin, Vice President and director of Retail Branch banking at Waterstone Bank on Thursday afternoon.
Donations are going to the following organizations:
- Gerald l. Ignace Indian Health Center,
- La Causa Crisis Nursery.
- Sojourner Family Peace Center,
- The Women's Center in Waukesha
- Robyn's nest.
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Travis Kelce Reveals if He’s Going to the Grammys to Support Taylor Swift Ahead of Super Bowl
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s red carpet debut will have to wait. The NFL star confirmed that he will not be attending the Grammys with his girlfriend on February 4.
“I wish I could go support Taylor at the Grammys and watch her win every single award that she’s nominated for,” Travis, 34, said on the Wednesday, January 31 episode of The Pat McAfee Show. “But I think I got practice on Sunday, or I think Sunday is a travel day. I know I got practice on Saturday. But Sunday is travel day.”
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end will be playing in the Super Bowl on February 11, just one week after the Grammys. “Unfortunately I gotta get ready for this big ‘ol Super Bowl that we got in a week,” he explained.
Taylor, 34, was in attendance to watch the Chiefs clinch their spot in the Super Bowl after winning the AFC Championship on Sunday, January 28. She excitedly cheered for Travis from a private suite throughout the game and celebrated with him on the field after the win.
While the pro athlete won’t be able to return the favor at the Grammys, fans are hoping that Taylor will be able to make it to the Super Bowl amid her busy schedule. After the Grammys, she’ll be headed to Tokyo for the next leg of her Eras tour, with a string of four shows beginning on February 7. With the last show wrapping up on February 10, the time difference should allow the pop star plenty of time to jet back to Las Vegas for the big game.
The “Karma” songstress has been a staple at Chiefs games this NFL season and Travis is admittedly grateful for the way she’s shown up. “I love it when Taylor comes and supports me, enjoys the game with family and friends,” he gushed. “It’s been nothing but just a wonderful year.”
Now that the football season is winding down, Travis should have more time to make appearances when Taylor’s working. After the Tokyo run, she’ll be bringing the Eras tour to Australia and Singapore, followed by a European leg over the summer. The Ohio native previously attended his girlfriend’s November 2023 show in Argentina while on a bye weekend from football.
Taylor is nominated for six awards at the Grammys. Her 2022 album, Midnights, is up for Album of the Year and Best Pop Solo Album, while the song “Anti-Hero” is nominated for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. She also has a nod in the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category for her collaboration with Ice Spice on “Karma.”
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with constitutional scholar Philip Bobbitt about the effort from House Republicans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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Ford will offer complimentary charging adapters to eligible F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E owners so that they can access Tesla’s Supercharger network of DC fast chargers across the United States and Canada.
The company said that customers will be able to reserve the free OEM adapters starting this spring, and it will ship them directly to the owners. CEO Jim Farley added in a post on social media platform X, “This is our way of saying thank you!”
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Ford EV owners will soon be able to use Tesla Superchargers
Ford will offer free NACS charging adapters to Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning owners in the United States and Canada so that they can recharge their EVs at Tesla Superchargers. Customers will be able to reserve the complimentary adapter this spring.
Ford was the first big American automaker to strike a deal with Tesla that enables owners of blue oval-branded EVs to top up the batteries of their cars at Supercharger stations across the U.S. and Canada.
Tesla uses the so-called North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector on the vast majority of its Supercharger stalls in the U.S. and Canada, whereas Ford EVs come equipped from the factory with a Combined Charging System 1 (CCS1) inlet, hence the need for an adapter.
At the end of last year, a Tesla representative said during a city planning meeting in Farr West City, Utah that Ford-made EVs will gain access to the Supercharger network starting in February 2024, quickly followed by General Motors-built battery-powered cars. GM was the second automotive giant to ink a deal with the Elon Musk-led company.
When the agreement between Ford and Tesla was announced in May 2023, the first EVs on the list were the Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, and E-Transit starting in early 2024. Then, "in 2025, Ford will offer next-generation electric vehicles with the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector built-in, eliminating the need for an adapter to access Tesla Superchargers," the deal mentioned.
In other words, Ford EVs that roll off the assembly line next year will come with the NACS inlet from the factory.
Currently, the Tesla Supercharger network is the largest Level 3 charging network in the world with over 5,000 stations and 5,000 stalls installed globally. It’s also regarded as the most reliable DC fast charging network in the U.S., ranking first in J.D. Power’s EVX public charging study last year.
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As we say our goodbyes to the first month of the year and gear up for everything February has in store for us, there are a few things on our mind. First, we're reflecting on the progress we've made with our New Year's resolutions and trying to motivate ourselves to continue working toward our 2024 goals. We're doing our best to take care of ourselves and stay warm amid all the butt-freezing weather lately, even if that means our OOTD ends up looking like a puffy (but still stylish) marshmallow. And, of course, we're shopping for Valentine's Day gifts for all of our loved ones, from our besties & family to our boos & our fur babies.
If you're still trying to figure out what gift to get the special someone in your life that's sure to win them over, then look no further than lululemon. The brand curated a special Valentine's Day gift guide that's filled with top-rated picks for him & her, from daily essentials like the Steady State Hoodie & All Yours Long-Sleeve to bestselling faves like the Everywhere Belt Bag & Align V-Neck Bra (now available in a new, gorgeous pink shade). These gifts are stylish, functional, and totally wishlist-worthy, and we're sure they'll win over your valentine's heart this Febuary 14.
After all, L is for love and lululemon.
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For the one who's always on the go, the Dual Pouch Wristlet is a cute-yet-practical Valentine's Day gift they're sure to adore. The wristlet comes with two zippered pouches that will hold small items like your earbuds & credit cards in place while you're on the move. The pouches are also detachable for a more customized look & function, and you can even use the pouches alone as a standalone wallet.
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From pilates princesses to gym girlies, the Swiftly Tech Short-Sleeve Shirt has you covered. The high-performing top is built to adapt seamlessly to every way you like to move and sweat; it features a shortened length that won't roll up, light fabric that won't weigh you down, and breathable construction that keeps you cool. It also features silver threads that help reduce odor-causing bacteria on the fabric between washes.
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The Studio Mid-Rise pants have a devoted fan base among fitness enthusiasts and the fashion community alike, and it's now available in a gorgeous, neutral shade that goes with just about any top. The pants are designed with a waistband drawcord that allows for a customized fit, hem drawcords at the ankles that let you adjust the look, and hand pockets with a hidden pocket for small items. Honestly, these may just be my favorite pants in my closet.
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A sports bra that feels as weightless as second skin without compromising on support? Sign us up. Made with the brand's signature Nulu fabric, this V-neck Align yoga bra is buttery-soft with the perfect amount of stretch for unrestricted movement. It's also equipped with pockets for optional, removable cups so you can customize the fit.
lululemon Steady State Short 5-inch
Your classic shorts, but better. These Steady State shorts are the perfect blend of comfort and style, featuring cotton-blend fleece fabric that's naturally breathable, soft, warm, and lightweight all at once. It's designed with a roomy fit through the glutes & thighs, and it includes a waistband drawcord that can be worn inside or out depending on your style preference.
lululemon All Yours Long-Sleeve Shirt
Comfy enough to lounge around in but stylish enough to wear out, this long-sleeve shirt is made from super-soft, naturally breathable fabric that feels amazing on your skin. The loose fit allows for a little extra room, and the top falls below the waistband for moderate, everyday coverage.
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Soon, it'll be spring, meaning it'll be warm enough to start wearing shorts to the gym again. The Align high-rise shorts are a fan-fave because of how weightless, stretchy, and flattering they are. Made with the classic Nulu fabric, the shorts are shaped to hug every curve while staying put through all your movements, allowing you complete freedom to bend, stretch, and move in any direction.
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The existential fate of the First Amendment of the US Constitution rests in the hands of the Supreme Court and whether the high court of appeal will strike down 18 U.S.C. 1512(c)(2), the most serious criminal charges leveled against former President Donald Trump and an ever-growing number of January 6 defendants.
1512 criminalizes any effort to “corruptly” obstruct, influence or impede any official proceeding.” A conviction can result in a prison sentence of up to 20 years.
Last April, an appellate court issued a splintered 2-1 ruling endorsing the DOJ’s unprecedented misuse of the statute, a law passed under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002 outlawing evidence tampering in the aftermath of the Enron/Arthur Anderson accounting scandal. The law has never in United States history been used to prosecute demonstrators or rioters.
Jonathon Moseley, an investigative researcher and paralegal with Former Feds Group, a team of former federal government lawyers turned defense counsel, provided The Gateway Pundit analysis of the 1512 Obstruction of Official Proceeding appeal that is looming on the Supreme Court Docket:
On Monday, January 29, a Supreme Court decision leaped closer. Joseph Fischer filed his Principal “Brief on the Merits” by attorney Frederich Ulrich which you can read here.
Attorney Ed Tarpley filed an Amicus Curiae (friend of the Court) brief for Brad Geyer’s FormerFeds Freedom Foundation. America’s Future with others also filed a brief here. Christopher Warnagiris, Christopher Carnell, and William Robert Norwood, III filed a brief.
For non-lawyers, it might take a few read-throughs, but you can still get a lot out of reading these.
Is “obstruction of an official proceeding” through public demonstrations actually a crime or has the U.S. Department of Justice invented a new crime that doesn’t exist? If the Supreme Court returns the statute to its previous interpretation and rejects prosecutorial adventurism, convictions of a hundred or so J6ers would be vacated, especially the harshest sentences. Hundreds more awaiting trial would have 1512 removed.
The DoJ and U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves are prosecuting Donald Trump under 4 counts of protesting the 2020 presidential election. Two of the four charges are for violating 18 U.S.C. 1512(c)(2) and (k) for conspiring to do so. Because the other two counts are fuzzy, Special Counsel Jack Smith’s case against Trump could collapse in an ocean of vagueness without the only two clear counts.
Hundreds of Defendants have taken plea deals because of the severe threat of being charged with 18 U.S.C. 1512. Attorney Roger Roots is battling cases where the DoJ offers plea deals usually of “the four misdemeanors” and then adds felonies like 1512 as retaliation against Defendants who won’t plead guilty.
Judge Carl Nichols dismissed 18 U.S.C. 1512(c)(2) charges against three January 6 Defendants – Jake Lang, Garrett Miller, and Joseph Fischer – on the grounds that the conduct alleged was outside of the reach of the statute. The statute was passed as a species of obstruction of justice by tampering with evidence. It has never been used in this way before. Prosecutors are in effect “legislating from the Grand Jury room,” inventing non-existent crimes as if they were Congress.
Trouble is: the DoJ has never used this statute before for demonstrations, even those protests that have descended into skirmishes, violence, riots, arson, assault, death or worse. Washington, D.C. was under siege of arson and riots in 2017 before and during Donald Trump’s inauguration. If the DoJ has never before believed that 18 U.S.C. 1512 covers demonstrations, why should the Supreme Court take a different view today?
Merrick Garland wants to apply a statute in a way very different from the DoJ’s own past behavior.
In May-June 2020, leftist rioters “obstructed official proceedings” at the White House. See: Jon Lockett,”50 Secret Service agents injured in White House riots as Donald Trump is taken to ‘terror attack’ bunker,” The Sun, June 1, 2020. The nation’s worldwide military forces and diplomatic corps are supervised and controlled by the White House. Yet the Secret Service had to rush the Commander in Chief into an underground bunker designed for nuclear war.
Did the DoJ as recently as 2020 charged anyone under 18 U.S.C. 1512? No. When protestors against Brett Kavanaugh occupied the Hart Senate Office Building and obstructed the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee? No.
(Note that most Defendants have been “over-charged” with multiple counts, unlike Leftist rioters. So other statutes could apply. But those are not 20 year felonies like 1512. Most Defendants would face only a maximum of 6 months instead, even a downward revision for many of those convicted.)
The FormerFeds Freedom Foundation is hoping for donations of $15,000 for all phases of its research, brief, expenses, work by lawyers and paralegals, and spreading the message. Because this was not anticipated as part of their normal budget, they are asking for tax-deductible donations at https://formerfedsgroup.org/donate/. They are mainly working at this time on Big Pharma’s actions during the COVID pandemic. https://chbmp.org/
Joseph Fischer is represented on appeal by an excellent team of Federal Public Defenders led by Frederich Ulrich. But that means they and he cannot accept donations for the appeal because their office is taxpayer-funded. The Gateway Pundit has inquired if Fischer has a donation link or page for other expenses or legal work in the past.
Of course, The Gateway Pundit has covered the work of Jake Lang in appealing this issue and breaking much of the ground in bringing this to the U.S. Supreme Court, with the able assistant of attorneys Norm Pattis and Steve Metcalf. Lang filed an excellent brief asking the Supreme Court to take the case. However, the Supreme Court explicitly took Joseph Fischer’s appeal, although probably implicitly including Lang’s appeal as well. Miller has meanwhile taken a plea deal, but may have unpaid legal bills.
Jake Lang is seeking donations for dozens of January 6 Defendants through his “J6 Legal Fund” at https://www.givesendgo.com/J6Legal or https://www.january6defensefund.org. Lang invested tremendous work and expense in this effort.
RELATED: BREAKING: Latest SCOTUS Filing Has Potential to Impact Hundreds of J6 Cases – Lawyers Seek to Toss Controversial 1512 Obstruction Charges Against January 6 Defendant Jake Lang, https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/07/breaking-latest-scotus-filing-has-potential-impact-hundreds/
Hundreds of January 6 demonstrators have been charged and many convicted for obstructing the counting of Electoral College votes on January 6, 2021, even though (a) most of these people arrived on Capitol Hill after Congress had already recessed and (b) the U.S. Capitol Police furiously refuses to release the documents showing exactly why Congress recessed starting at 2:18 PM.
RELATED: Report: J6 Pipe Bomber Was ‘Former’ Government Official – FBI Had His License Plate Number but Refused to Interview Him, https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/01/report-j6-pipe-bomber-was-former-government-official/
Probably, given the intense resistance, USCP documents would show it was the discovery of the pipe bombs that triggered Congress’ recess. Documents the Government desperately doesn’t want us to see would likely exonerate hundreds of people including Donald Trump. Trump’s lawyers have not yet followed up on this, however. For that matter, Speaker Mike Johnson could order the Capitol Police to release all the records, but he has not. Many defense attorneys have demanded these records, but have been ignored by the judges.
Lang, Miller, and Fischer also argued powerfully that the statute is unconstitutionally “void for vagueness” and “overbroad.” In other words, there is no clear definition of “corruptly”, because there are too many different definitions. Fischer’s and Lang’s appeal and briefs ask the Supreme Court to strike the statute as unconstitutional.
The Court of Appeals issued 3 different opinions over more than 100 pages sort of not really deciding much. See: https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-dc-circuit/2196041.html
Keep an eye on the developing docket at: https://www.supremecourt.gov/search.aspx?filename=/docket/docketfiles/html/public/23-5572.html
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Families confronted Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg with pictures of their dead children, prompting an apology from the executive during a hearing in front of the US Congress on 31 January. The children had been sexually exploited or otherwise harmed through social media prior to their deaths.
“You have blood on your hands,” said Senator Lindsay Graham to executives from TikTok, Snap, Discord, Meta and X (formerly Twitter), who were being questioned…
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During Sony’s recent State of Play livestream, we got another look at Judas, the long-awaited next game from Bioshock creator Ken Levine.
Positioned as a spiritual successor to the Bioshock series, this story-focused trailer features a mysterious woman stumbling towards the camera, alongside a supercut of first-person gameplay very reminiscent of Bioshock Infinite, including gunplay and magic-like abilities. That said, it looks like Rapture has been swapped out for a spaceship.
Judas was first announced two years ago, but this is our first extended look at the single-player narrative-driven title.
Screenshot: PlayStation (screenshot)
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Three teens were wounded in a shooting near a high school in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood Wednesday afternoon, fire officials said.
According to authorities, CPR was in progress for at least one victim following a shooting in the 1200 block of West Thorndale Avenue, near Nicholas Senn High School.
Fire officials later confirmed that three teens were wounded in the shooting, two 16-year-olds and one victim under the age of 15.
The teens were taken to a local hospital, where two of them were listed in critical condition, while the other victim was listed in fair condition.
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Biden taps John Podesta as his top climate envoy to replace John Kerry: Obama official embroiled in Hillary Clinton email saga gets post to push Joe's ambitious green agenda
- Podesta advises Biden on Inflation Reduction Act
- He was chair of Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign when his emails got hacked
- Also served under Bill Clinton and Barack Obama
John Podesta, the former White House chief of staff who has advised Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden, is stepping into a new role as the president's international climate advisor.
It is just the latest assignment for the peripatetic consigliere, who had a key moment in U.S. politics when his emails got hacked during the 2016 election and started appearing online with information about Hillary Clinton amid a separate hack on the Democratic National Committee.
Former Secretary of State John Kerry has been fulfilling the role as Biden's climate envoy, holding high stakes international negotiations in an effort to steer the world toward green energy.
The failed 2004 presidential candidate announced this month he would move over to Biden's campaign, where two top White House advisors have also transitioned amid polls showing a tight potential race with Donald Trump.
John Podesta, who helps oversee the Inflation Reduction Act,
Podesta would step in when Kerry departs in the coming weeks.
Podesta is considered a policy pro, who founded the Center for American Progress think tank after advising Democrats on politics and policy. He chaired Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign and served as a senior advisor to Obama.
Former special counsel Robert Mueller's team concluded that the Kremlin was behind the hack of his emails, which got posted on WikiLeaks in the heat of the campaign. Many of them led to damaging headlines amid her tough race against Trump.
'Secretary Kerry has put the U.S. back in leadership on climate around the world,' Podesta told the Washington Post. 'And we’ll ensure that we keep up the momentum that has been built up through his efforts.'
In one wrinkle, a 2022 law requires Senate confirmation for envoys reporting to the State Department.
President Biden has made climate issues a key part of his governing agenda and plans to stress green issues in his reelection campaign
Podesta advised President Barack Obama and President Bill Clinton
Podesta served as Bill Clinton's chief of staff during his impeachment
The White House believes it has found a workaround, with Podesta's title setting him up as a 'senior advisor' to the president.
The law states that 'The President may, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint an individual as a Special Envoy, Special Representative, Special Coordinator, Special Negotiator ... or other position performing a similar function, regardless of title, at the Department of State exercising significant authority pursuant to the laws of the United States.'
It says 'an individual may not be designated as a Special Envoy, Special Representative, Special Coordinator ... or other position performing a similar function, regardless of title, at the Department exercising significant authority pursuant to the laws of the United States without the advice and consent of the Senate.'
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Dani Dyer on having twins: Sometimes I don’t leave the house for days
By Lauren Taylor, PA31/01/2024
Dani Dyer has revealed that since the birth of her identical twin girls she has struggled with “incredible mum guilt”, juggling all three of her children’s needs.
The 27-year-old gave birth last May to Summer and Star, who she shares with West Ham United footballer boyfriend Jarrod Bowen. She also has three-year-old Santiago, who she calls Santi, with ex Sammy Kimmence.
“There’s definitely moments where I’ve just not left the house in days,” said Dyer, who won Love Island with Jack Fincham in 2018.
“Sometimes I struggle with trying to make sure everyone’s happy. I’m like, I’ve not taken Santi out in days – I feel so guilty if I’ve not taken him out to have a little bit of a run around,” she admitted.
“He’s been such an amazing brother and sometimes you just want to do more for him. That mum guilt thing of, am I doing enough? They don’t tell you that in the book you’re going to get this incredible mum guilt!”
Dyer, who is the daughter of EastEnders actor Danny Dyer says it was “a massive jump” from one child to three, and when her and Bowen were first told they were expecting twins, they assumed the sonographer had made a mistake.
“I didn’t believe the lady so much so that I booked another scan. It was a massive shock, I never, ever thought I would ever in my life have twins. We laughed all day, out of nerves.
“Anyone can have identical twins though, it’s just a freak act, the egg splits into two,” she explained – roughly a one in 250 chance, according to the NHS – as apposed to non-identical, which tends to run in the mother’s side of families.
But there’s an unspoken understanding between other twin parents, Dyer reckons. “It’s crazy, whenever you meet a twin parent they’re like, ‘God that first year was hard, that first year was madness’. I’ve met so many people who give you the same look and go, ‘Are you alright?’, because unless you’ve had twins you don’t realise.”
The reality TV star is helping to launch the new and completely free CBeebies Little Learners app, in collaboration with BBC bitesize, which aims to help children aged two to four develop and learn.
Research by BBC Children’s and Education last year found that 67% of the 2,010 parents surveyed felt concerned about what their child is watching, but 65% believed screens have the ability to foster creativity and communication in kids too.
“Santi absolutely loves to learn but he also loves to sing, he loves to play games, he can have independent play on [the app]. And I know he’s not running up a bill,” said Dyer.
The birth of Summer and Star was a world away from Santi’s birth. The first time around she was “devastated” she had to have an emergency C-section.
“I really wanted this ‘perfect birth’ I’d always planned. I’d always wanted this virginal birth, where there’s music playing and I’m in the water. It was the complete opposite – I was gutted.”
For the twins’ birth she had a planned C-section, which was “lovely” and “beautiful” – and her mum played the theme tune from the Rocky films while the girls were born.
At first it was hard to tell them apart, “They were pretty identical. But at the hospital they always had twin one on the left and twin two on the right, I still do that now. Somehow we just got into the rhythm of always putting them that way.”
Bowen, she said, always liked the name Summer, and Star was Dyer’s choice – inspired by a character in the film The Lost Boys.
“It was always twin two who was playing up a little bit [during scans]. Jarrod was like, ‘Well, twin two is yours then!” she explained – so she was named Star.
Her advice for raising twins is to “bring them up as one”, i.e. feeding at the same time and putting them down for naps at the same time. “Everything at the same time because otherwise, oh my God, you would just never get anything done.”
Plus, “Get all the help you can possibly get, because it will really get you through it.”
Dyer’s mum and Bowen’s mum lived with her at times during the newborn stage. “It was really nice because I really needed that.”
She described Bowen as a “fantastic” and “hands-on” dad, but said he was away a lot at the beginning due to football commitments. By chance, Dyer’s best friend Kayleigh had twins on exactly the same day, so they’ve had each other throughout the journey, and their kids play together a lot. “Between us it’s a creche. [We joke] they don’t need other friends, they have each other!”
She added: “The newborn bubble is amazing but it can be really emotional, so it’s good to have the right people around you supporting you if you need a little cry.
“[Having twins] is an amazing experience, I absolutely love it but yes, it is extremely hard.”
CBeebies Little Learners is a free app rooted in learning and developed with BBC Bitesize. It’s packed with free games and videos, and all the activities are based on the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Vivian McCall, reporter for The Stranger, about recent raids in Seattle's gay bars. Members of the city's LGBTQ-plus community are looking for answers.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Vivian McCall, reporter for The Stranger, about recent raids in Seattle's gay bars. Members of the city's LGBTQ-plus community are looking for answers.
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The dueling contests surrounding the Nevada Republican's nominating process has led to voter confusion. And with it, an outcome many in the state saw as inevitable: Trump is the de facto winner.
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The dueling contests surrounding the Nevada Republican's nominating process has led to voter confusion. And with it, an outcome many in the state saw as inevitable: Trump is the de facto winner.
Copyright 2024 NPR
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Travis Kelce Thanks Taylor ‘Tay’ Swift for ‘Joining’ the Chiefs in Her ‘Rookie Season’ as a Fan
She’s part of the team! Travis Kelce gave his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, a shoutout on the Wednesday, January 31, episode of his “New Heights” podcast, as he thanked her for becoming a member of the Kansas City Chiefs family.
“Shoutout to the newest member of the Chiefs kingdom, Taylor Swift, who has officially reached the Super Bowl in her rookie year,” Travis’ brother, Jason Kelce, joked. The statement got a chuckle from the Chiefs tight end, 34, who laughed and responded, “Shoutout to Tay. Thanks for joining the team.”
While Taylor, 34, may not be on the Chiefs roster, she has been an avid supporter of the team throughout the 2023-2024 NFL season. Ahead of the Super Bowl, she attended 12 of the pro football team’s games. Most recently, she watched the Chiefs win the AFC Championship on Sunday, January 28, clinching their spot in the Super Bowl.
After the victory, Taylor joined Travis’ parents, Donna Kelce and Ed Kelce, and Jason, 36, on the field to celebrate with the athlete. The lovebirds weren’t shy about showing off PDA and Taylor was heard gushing about how happy she was for her man.
“I love you so much it’s not even funny,” Travis appeared to tell the Grammy winner as they embraced. She seemingly responded, “I’ve never been so proud of someone in my life, ever.”
Travis and his teammates will take the field in Las Vegas for the big game on February 11. The “Blank Space” singer will finish up a run of four shows in Tokyo on February 10, and fans are hopeful that she’ll make it to the stadium for kickoff the next day. Before that, she’ll be in attendance at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 4.
The Grammys are likely going to be a big night for Taylor, who is nominated for six awards at the ceremony. Unfortunately, her boyfriend likely won’t be able to join her for the big night, as he’s expected to already be in Las Vegas preparing for the Super Bowl
Travis was the one to shoot his shot with Taylor after he attended the Eras tour in July 2023. Following the show, he opened up about the concert on his podcast and admitted that he wished he’d been able to give Taylor his phone number afterward. In a December 2023 interview, the pop star revealed that they “started hanging out right after that” in private.
By September 2023, the couple went public with their relationship when Taylor attended a Chiefs game in Kansas City. While Travis has been quite busy with football over the last several months, he was able to make it to another Eras tour stop in Argentina on a bye weekend in November 2023. Fans expect that he will be in attendance for several shows on the tour’s upcoming international leg, which is during the football offseason.
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TMJ4 is rolling out its brand new, better than ever Storm Chaser!
Just like our now retired Storm Chaser, the new vehicle is designed to travel through any type of Wisconsin weather. It also has 360 degree cameras to show you road conditions from any angle.
TMJ4 will be rolling the new Storm Chaser out to help bring you better, more accurate forecasts.
You can see the full tour above.
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Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin shares surprise at team success
VANCOUVER — Patrik Allvin admits to being a little surprised at the Vancouver Canucks' success this NHL season.
Outside expectations were low when Vancouver started the season, but the Canucks’ general manager believed the team had talented players and trusted the leadership of Jim Rutherford, Vancouver’s president of hockey operations, and head coach Rick Tocchet.
What Allvin didn’t anticipate was the Canucks having a 33-11-5 record for 71 points and being tied with the Boston Bruins for first place in the NHL heading into Wednesday night's games.
“Am I surprised it went so quick, yes,” Allvin said after agreeing to a three-year contract extension Wednesday. “But I also think, when we had the opening day of training camp, this team has the potential and quality to be a good team if everything goes right for us.”
The Canucks, who have points in 11 straight games (9-0-2), have made it look easy, but Allvin knows there’s a lot of games left.
“It’s definitely going to get harder,” said the 49-year-old from Leksand, Sweden. “We’re starting to get respect from other teams so they’re circling the games against Vancouver because they want to get tested against the best team. We need to be prepared for that.
“We know we have a lot of work (ahead) and that’s what we’ve got to prepare ourselves for coming down the stretch."
Allvin became the first Swedish born GM in the NHL when he was hired by the Canucks on Jan. 26, 2022, to replace the fired Jim Benning. Rutherford briefly served as the interim general manager before Allvin's hiring.
Allvin worked for the Pittsburgh Penguins for 16 years, helping the team win three Stanley Cups as part of the scouting department before eventually working his way up to the assistant general manager and interim GM roles.
“I’m very honoured and proud to be part of the Vancouver Canucks,” said Allvin. “Jim, giving me an opportunity to be a general manager in the NHL, is nothing I take for granted.
“I know it’s hard. It’s a very competitive league and I will continue to push forward. We haven’t established ourselves yet. We have a lot of work ahead of us to where we need to be, so nothing is going to change.”
Rutherford called Allvin’s new contract “well deserved.”
“Patrick is a very knowledgeable hockey man that works very hard,” said Rutherford, who also signed a three-year extension on Jan. 19. “He knows players around the world.”
The Canucks have missed the playoffs seven of the last eight seasons and have not won a Stanley Cup in their 53-year history.
Last year, in Allvin’s first full season as general manager, Vancouver finished with a 38-37-7 record, 11th in the Western Conference and 12 points out of a playoff spot.
Rutherford and Allvin began retooling the Canucks last season. Veteran captain Bo Horvat, a fan favourite, was traded to the New York Islanders. The first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft acquired in that deal was used to acquired defenseman Filip Hronek from the Detroit Red Wings on March 1.
The Canucks bought out the final four seasons of defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson's eight-year contract on June 16, and signed defenceman Carson Soucy (three years) and Ian Cole (one year), and forward Teddy Blueger (one year) on the opening day of free agency July 1.
In other moves, Vancouver signed centre Pius Suter on Aug. 11, traded veteran forward Tanner Pearson to the Montreal Canadiens for backup goalie Casey DeSmith on Sept. 19, then acquired Sam Lafferty from the Toronto Maple Leafs in an Oct. 8 trade.
Since the season started, Vancouver dealt forward Anthony Beauvillier, who was part of the Horvat trade, to the Chicago Blackhawks to free up the salary cap space to acquire defenceman Nikita Zadorov from the Calgary Flames.
The Canucks have more decisions to make as the March 8 NHL trade deadline nears. Do they make major deals, maybe trading prospects to bring in veterans for a playoff run, or trust the players that have got them this far?
Allvin said Rutherford is “an aggressive boss” that’s “always ahead of things.”
“The players have put themselves in a really good position,” said Allvin. “Do we go all in or not? That’s something we always discuss because short-term acquisitions are always going to impact the long-term planning.”
No matter what happens in the playoffs the Canucks will have a busy summer. The team has eight unrestricted free agents, including forward Dakota Joshua, DeSmith and Zadorov.
A new contract for Elias Pettersson, who becomes a restricted free agent, is also a priority. Pettersson was eighth overall in NHL scoring heading into Wednesday with 64 points (27 goals, 37 assists). Petterson will want a substantial raise from his current annual salary of US$7.35 million and his deal will have an impact on what Vancouver can pay other players.
“Those are questions we have on a daily basis, evaluating and taking into consideration what makes your team better and how will that affect s moving forward,” said Allvin.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 31, 2024.
Jim Morris, The Canadian Press
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BMW is expanding its 5 Series model line-up in the U.S. with a new plug-in hybrid variant and a new i5 trim. Additionally for 2024, BMW is also adding Level 2 driver assistance capability to some existing U.S. models.
Currently, there are two variants of the BMW i5 available to order in the U.S.: the rear-wheel-drive i5 eDrive40 with 335 horsepower and a starting price of $66,800 (excluding delivery fees), and the mighty i5 M60 with 593 hp and an MSRP of $84,100.
The U.S.-bound xDrive40 will slot between the two trims mentioned above. It comes with dual-motor all-wheel drive, with a total system output of 389 hp and 435 pound-foot of torque. BMW says the i5 xDrive40 will sprint from 0-60 miles per hour in 5.2 seconds, 0.5 seconds faster than the RWD model, but slower than the ferocious M60 which does the job in a neck-snapping 3.7 seconds.
Enabling this raw performance is a battery with 84.3 usable kilowatt-hours, which delivers an EPA-estimated range of 295 miles on the eDrive40 and 256 miles on the M60. Expect the incoming xDrive40’s range to be somewhere in between those two figures.
The i5 supports 11-kilowatt AC charging, and up to 205 kW of DC fast charging, the latter enabling 10-80% state of charge (SoC) in under 30 minutes, provided there’s a functional and fast enough charger around. As with pretty much every other carmaker in the U.S., BMW will also adopt Tesla’s NACS connector, so i5 owners should have more charging options in 2025.
Moving on, BMW has also confirmed the stateside arrival of the 550e xDrive plug-in hybrid. The PHEV launched in Germany in September 2023, alongside the 530e which the U.S. won’t get. The 550e is powered by a 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder engine mated to a 197-hp electric motor. Combined system output is 483 hp and 516 lb-ft.
Its 19-kWh battery allows an all-electric range of up to 55 miles on the European WLTP cycle. Expect the EPA figure to be lower than the optimistic WLTP number.
BMW will also add Highway Assistant to its $2,500 Driving Assistance Professional Package. It will allow hands-free driving with supervision at speeds up to 85 mph. It will also enable active lane change with eye activation where the car can suggest a lane change, and the driver can confirm simply by looking in the outside rearview mirror. However, this feature will only be available for certain models produced from March 2024 onwards, and that includes the i5.
The production of the 2025 BMW i5 xDrive40 will begin in March 2024 at BMW Group Plant Dingolfling in Germany. The model will cost $71,095 in the U.S., including delivery and handling fees. The production of the 550e PHEV will begin in July 2024, and pricing and additional details will follow at a later date.
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As February approaches, bestie appreciation is swirling around TikTok like confetti, and Galentine's Day gift baskets are taking center stage.
No matter their relationship status, women have been embracing Galentine's Day as an opportunity to shower their friends with love and presents. These sweet somethings are meant to remind our nearest and dearest just how much they mean to us. And since we don't gatekeep here, we're sharing hand-picked Galentine's Day gift basket ideas that are sure to make your B.F.F. feel like a queen.
Making a great Galentine's Day gift is easier than you think—pick a handful of sweet beauty and self-care items from our curated Galentine's Day list, including a cute Valentine's day-inspired box or basket, tissue paper, cards, girly bows and, of course, chocolate!
If your bestie is the beauty queen of the group, consider gifting her that skincare set or makeup palette she's been eyeing. If she's all about keeping it cozy, some feathered pajamas from Nasty Gal might be the way to her heart. And if you're looking for something fun for the foodie of the group, a mixology class might spice up her month.
You could even show her she has a heart of gold with a chic piece of heart-shaped jewelry, or indulge her with pampering goodies, including perfumes that smell like heaven, body butters, and travel-size scents to smell great on-the-go.
And don't overlook skincare—whether it's a hydrating moisturizer, a refreshing facial mist, or a Solawave sculpting tool, skincare gifts from your bestie are a testament to your deep bond over creating gorgeous skin.
Ready to craft your bestie the best Galentine's Day basket of goodies? Keep reading to shop our Galentine's Day picks below.
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The 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am gets underway Thursday, marking the second of eight signature events on the PGA Tour schedule.
Last year, Justin Rose won the event at the Monterey Peninsula, which features a $20 million purse (with a $3.6 million first-place prize). This year, 48 of the top 50 players who made the BMW Championship are in the field, as noted by ESPN's Mark Schlabach. That field includes No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, No. 2 Rory McIlroy, No. 4 Viktor Hovland and No. 5 Xander Schauffele.
A pro-am team competition will run concurrently across the first two rounds Thursday and Friday. Each professional will be partnered with an amateur, including notable players like Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Steve Young, Josh Allen, Larry Fitzgerald, Pau Gasol, Buster Posey, Condoleezza Rice and Alex Smith. After 36 holes, a pro-am team will be crowned. Last year, Rodgers and Ben Silverman won the pro-am team competition.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
How can I watch the Pebble Beach Pro-Am?
ESPN+ will air all four rounds, starting at 11:45 a.m. ET on Thursday and Friday, 11:30 a.m. ET on Saturday and 11 a.m. ET Sunday.
Who are the favorites?
ESPN BET currently has McIlroy (+800) and Scheffler (+800) as the favorites, followed by Hovland (+1300), Schauffele (+1400), Jordan Spieth (+1600), Max Homa (+1600) and Patrick Cantlay (+1900). Last year's winner, Rose, is +10000.
Where can I find more golf coverage from ESPN?
Be sure to check out ESPN's golf page, which includes breaking news, in-depth analysis, rankings, recaps of each Masters Tournament since 1960 and more.
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Gaurav Srivastava
Gaurav Srivastava's Gaurav & Sharon Srivastava Foundation Co-hosts G20 Sideline Event Addressing Critical Global Food Security Challenges
ATLANTA , GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Regarding the summit, as global leaders gathered in Bali for the G20 summit, the Atlantic Council Global Food Security Forum occurred from November 12 to 13, 2022, at the Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Resort. This forum adopted a collaborative, cross-sector approach to tackle current global food security challenges and envision more resilient food systems and supply chains in the future.
During this forum, the foundation shared invaluable insights drawn from its impactful initiatives, with a primary focus on the critical intersection of food and energy security. With projections signaling the depletion of world oil reserves in less than 50 years, the foundation underscores the necessity for a comprehensive approach to ensure a harmonious balance between food production and energy consumption.
Gaurav Srivastava, the foundation's founder, underscores the staggering statistics associated with global food insecurity, urging leaders to acknowledge the immense resources required to address this crisis. The foundation is actively involved in confronting these challenges, recognizing that food insecurity impacts not only developing nations but also affluent countries.
Sharing her experiences and insights gained from extensive travels, Cindy McCain, the US permanent representative to the United Nations agencies in Rome, highlighted the effects of conflict, water scarcity, and extreme weather conditions on food security.
Bringing together international, regional, and local food security leaders, including government officials, corporate leaders, experts, and advocates, the forum provided a crucial platform for participants to contribute to shaping public policies, business practices, and media discourse amid the G20 momentum.
By co-hosting this G20 Sideline Event, the Gaurav & Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation aims to underscore the importance of international cooperation to fortify global food systems and alleviate hunger worldwide.
This event is not just an opportunity for leaders but an inclusive call to action for the media, the public, and interested parties. All are invited to engage in the event, actively participate in discussions, and contribute to the global conversation on food security. The foundation encourages individuals and organizations to join the movement and be part of the collective effort to ensure a world where no one goes to bed hungry.
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UFC 297 was the first UFC pay-per-view of the year and one that ended up being pretty much a one fight card. That fight, of course, was the middleweight title fight which saw new champ Sean Strickland drop a close and controversial decision of challenger Dricus Du Pressis, thereby losing his title.
Strickland and his legion of fans who love his MAGA-style “real talk” and willingness to court controversy with his political opinions are insisting he didn’t really lose.
He’s been consistently complaining about the “head butt” since his first post-fight Tweet. The MMA Twitterverse has been consistent about rejecting his claims.
Chris Curtis says Sean Strickland not stewing on UFC title loss
Aside from a reasonable amount of complaining about the decision, Strickland is dealing with loss better than expected.
“Something I’ll say about Sean that I wish I could adopt—I always say there’s not much I would take from Sean, we’re very different people—but something I wish I could adopt is his view on fighting,” Curtis said in a recent interview on the MMA Hour (transcript via MMA Fighting). “I am very much so, ‘Chris the fighter.’ It’s who I am, it’s how I see myself, and I think that’s kind of an issue of mine to where it’s hard to differentiate myself from what I do. It’s just what I am.
“Sean loves fighting, but Sean Strickland is not, ‘Sean the fighter.’ Fighting is something he loves, but this isn’t who he is, this doesn’t define him as a person. He’s disappointed, yeah it sucks, whatever, but he’s not going to beat himself up on it. He’s been hitting me up since yesterday about snowboarding tomorrow. ‘Let’s go snowboarding, let’s do this,’ blah blah blah.
“If the roles were reversed, I’d be in a dark hole somewhere contemplating everything that’s gone wrong. He’s like, ‘Alright, it sucks. Whatever. We’ll figure it out later. Let’s go do stuff.’ So he’s handling it well. At this point in his life, he’s achieved more than anyone ever thought he would. He’s got a boatload of money, and he’s got people who care about him. He’s doing well.”
Luke Rockhold recalls sparring Sean Strickland earlier in his career
Curtis says that other than buying a Tesla, money and fame haven’t changed Strickland. Luke Rockhold remembers how he was back in the day.
“He’s just that guy that doesn’t care,” Rockhold said in a recent interview. “He’ll try to kill you. Sean Strickland walked into RVCA one time and he was such a loud mouth idiot, I was like, ‘Who the f*** is this guy?’ I was so hungover, so annoyed, I was like, ‘F***, I’m going to get in a spar with this guy, I can’t even take it.’
“But I had seen him… he hurt a guy in the gym. He hurt him with a head kick. With like 30 seconds left, he wobbled him, and [the coach] was like, ‘Keep going, finish out the round.’ Instead of what most people would do which is try to work with him — especially when you’re on somebody else’s turf — Sean went straight back to that head kick and tried to knock him out multiple times. There’s 30 seconds left in the round, the kid’s done, show yourself as a f****** man and try to finish the round rather than just go back to the well and knock him out.”
Rockhold retired but recently announced he’d exited the UFC and wants to return to MMA following a brief and bloody venture into bare-knuckle boxing that saw him lose by TKO to Mike Perry at BKFC 41 in April.
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Laws on abortion are out of step with public opinion. One Republican legislator in Tennessee is working to establish exceptions to his state's strict abortion laws, but he faces a tough battle.
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Laws on abortion are out of step with public opinion. One Republican legislator in Tennessee is working to establish exceptions to his state's strict abortion laws, but he faces a tough battle.
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Qualcomm 1Q Revenue Tops Estimates on Growth in Handsets, Automotive
Adjusted earnings were $2.75 a share, above analysts' estimates of $2.37.
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Media entrepreneur Byron Allen is throwing his hat in the ring for Paramount Global, the home of CBS and the Paramount Hollywood studio.
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The entertainment company had sued the Florida governor, accusing him of a "targeted campaign of government retaliation."
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The German sporting-goods company said sales on a currency neutral basis were flat last year compared with 2022.
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Quarterly earnings from card issuer Mastercard beat estimates, but the total number and value of payment transactions slipped.
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BBC executives joked the Martin Bashir scandal over his interview with Princess Diana would sentence them to a 'ten-year stretch in the Tower', documents reveal
- BBC figures appeared to quip that the interview would cost them knighthoods
BBC executives joked that the Martin Bashir scandal would see them sent for a 'ten-year stretch in the Tower', newly released documents reveal.
In previously unseen internal messages, senior figures appeared to quip that the bombshell 1995 Panorama interview with Diana, Princess of Wales, would also cost them knighthoods.
Their 'unguarded' exchanges bore the subject heading 'Hussy [sic]/Panorama' and came after the late Queen's lady-in-waiting Lady Susan Hussey had emailed the BBC over the affair. The emails are part of a trove of 10,000 pages of documents released by the corporation relating to the programme in which Diana famously declared 'there were three of us in this marriage'.
Her interview was so explosive, the BBC's then-chairman Lord Hussey was kept in the dark in case he told his wife, Lady Susan, who the BBC feared might tip off Queen Elizabeth. In 2020, as the scandal reared its head again, with the Mail revealing Bashir forged and lied his way into Diana's trust, Lady Susan emailed the BBC's head of history Robert Seatter asking why the BBC felt it was right to have given ITV footage of an interview her late husband had recorded for the corporation about the Panorama saga.
BBC executives joked that the Martin Bashir scandal would see them sent for a 'ten-year stretch in the Tower', newly released documents reveal. Pictured: Princess Diana's Panorama interview with Martin Bashir
In previously unseen internal messages, senior figures appeared to quip that the bombshell 1995 Panorama interview with Diana, Princess of Wales, would also cost them knighthoods
Their 'unguarded' exchanges bore the subject heading 'Hussy [sic]/Panorama' and came after the late Queen's lady-in-waiting Lady Susan Hussey had emailed the BBC over the affair
A few days later Mr Seatter engaged in a 'reply-all' email exchange with two BBC lawyers, Peter De Val and Elizabeth Grace, with the subject 'Hussy/Panorama' (sic). In one, Mr De Val wrote: 'Get you a 10-stretch in The Tower... do they still have the Rack there? I expect so.'
In another, Mr Seatter joked: 'Is my knighthood to follow after this?! I somehow think not...', to which Ms Grace answered: 'Can you do a deep curtsy?' and Mr De Val replied: 'I don't think any of us will be appearing in the honours list for a while... And the Grenadier Guards do still work for Her.'
It is not possible to understand exactly what the trio were talking about, because the BBC has blanked-out several pages from the email trail. It argues these pages contain 'legally privileged' information. The gap in the correspondence means the precise context of their remarks has not been revealed. Last night the BBC categorically denied the distasteful jokes were about Lady Susan.
A spokesman insisted: 'They were unguarded exchanges between colleagues working remotely during lockdown.'
The corporation has spent more than £200,000 of licence-payers' money trying to prevent the 10,000 pages being made public, fighting a two-and-a-half year legal battle against journalist Andy Webb's freedom-of-information requests.
It finally gave up on Tuesday night, handing the documents to Mr Webb – but many were swathed in censor's black ink or were just blank pages. One of the emails that was not censored, from 2020, revealed Mr Bashir blamed his 'non-white' status at the BBC and 'professional jealousy' for the scandal erupting.
Last night another email showed that the BBC deliberately held back internal documents which Mr Webb had asked for in 2020.
Despite successfully finding the files he had asked for, an email from lawyer Miss Grace to a former BBC executive said 'we are not releasing all of the internal investigations documents at this present time'.
A handwritten note to the rogue reporter from Tony Hall (pictured), who went on to become BBC director-general, congratulated Bashir on 'the interview of the decade'
Mr Webb told the Mail: 'This is the first time we've seen an internal email indicating this was their thinking.' And he told GB News: 'Now, as we speak, people at the Information Commissioner's Office are looking to see whether the BBC has, as I alleged, committed a criminal offence.'
The BBC rejects allegations it acted unlawfully by not revealing information. A spokesman said: 'Far from attempting to conceal or cover up matters, the BBC commissioned Lord Dyson to conduct an independent investigation so that he could gain a full picture of what happened in 1995.'
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Davina McCall heaps praise on Princess Royal after receiving honour from Anne
By Gwyn Wright, PA31/01/2024
TV presenter Davina McCall has heaped praise on the Princess Royal after being made an MBE for services to broadcasting.
The 56-year-old said Anne has always been one of her favourite royals and shared her “gung-ho” attitude to life.
The presenter added that she was “terrified” before the investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, but that it was an “honour”.
She said: “The Princess Royal has always been one of my favourite royals because I think as a woman or as a young girl growing up and seeing her, she always seemed to be quite gung-ho and she rather shared my ethos in life it felt like.
“She is a very positive, no-nonsense woman and I really like her for that so I was thrilled when it was her.
“I always found her rather inspiring growing up so to be presented with an award by her was a real treat. ”
Anne asked how McCall got into broadcasting and the presenter replied that she had wanted to be a singer but “wasn’t good enough”.
The princess quipped that “The Masked Singer is perfect for you!”
The presenter said: “I thought ‘Oh my God, Princess Anne’s just said The Masked Singer’. She was lovely, very personable.”
McCall also passed on her best wishes to the King, who is recovering from an operation for an enlarged prostate, and the Princess of Wales who is back at home after being treated for abdominal surgery.
She said she was much more nervous before the ceremony than she would normally be before going on TV.
McCall said: “I was absolutely terrified. People were saying ‘You’ve got to go and talk to the cameras after this’, I said ‘That’s the easy bit for me’.
“I was really nervous but she made it easy.
“I went through so many emotions arriving, it’s the waiting that’s so nice and you get to talk to other people that are getting awards as well.
“That calmed me down a lot because I had been very quiet all day which, as you can imagine, for me is not usual.
“I couldn’t say the word honour earlier because I couldn’t stop crying every time I said it.”
The presenter said she is “quite busy” filming another series of Long Lost Family and wants to continue broadcasting “for a while yet”.
When asked what advice she would give young people looking to break into broadcasting, she said they “just have to have a passion”.
McCall added: “My passion was music and that’s what got me a job at MTV.
“The hardest thing for young people sometimes is ‘What is my passion?’ and throw yourself at it, then something will come out of it.”
Among those also honoured were fashion photographer Nicholas Knight, who was became a CBE for services to fashion and photography, and fashion designer Roksanda Ilincic, who was made an MBE for services to fashion design.
Mr Knight said: “I think it is very nice that fashion gets recognised as one of the important art forms in our society. Fashion is one of our greatest art forms.”
Ms Ilincic wore a long purple dress, dark shoes and a black jacket to the ceremony.
The Belgrade-born artist said of the outfit: “Many thoughts went into it, what I was meant to wear and what was suggested for this event, but I also wanted to bring an element of something that I do that I’m very known for, which is sculpture, architecture, art, and I think I managed to combine all of that – certain traditional elements and something a bit more extraordinary.”
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Scientists have found that spiderwebs can be used to capture environmental DNA, which reflects the animal population of an area. The technique may help track the biodiversity of an ecosystem.
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Scientists have found that spiderwebs can be used to capture environmental DNA, which reflects the animal population of an area. The technique may help track the biodiversity of an ecosystem.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Vivian McCall, reporter for The Stranger, about recent raids in Seattle's gay bars. Members of the city's LGBTQ-plus community are looking for answers.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Vivian McCall, reporter for The Stranger, about recent raids in Seattle's gay bars. Members of the city's LGBTQ-plus community are looking for answers.
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KENOSHA, Wis. — Mars Cheese Castle owner Natalie Broussard might have to order more cheese curds and few extra cases of Spotted Cow for what an extremely busy summer in Kenosha.
Kenosha is in the middle of two two national conventions – the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee (July 15-18) and the Democratic National Convention in Chicago (Aug. 19-22).
“It’s very exciting knowing we’re going to get a huge influx of visitors during the convention,” Broussard said. “We’re always prepared to take on large crowds and love having the opportunity to do so.”
Fairfield by Marriott, located at 10601 120th Ave. in Pleasant Prairie, blocked all 108 of its rooms for the RNC in July.
All 108 rooms were booked weeks ago.
Jake Hoey is manager at the I-94 Welcome Center in Pleasant Prairie. The Kenosha native said his hometown could welcome a record number of visitors this summer.
“We’re very excited about the conventions, the RNC in Milwaukee and the DNC in Chicago,” Hoey said. “We want to welcome as many people as possible to this area.”
Many will be tempted to stop at Mars Cheese Castle, located off the Highway 142 exit on I-94.
Mars Cheese Castle sells more Spotted Cow than any independent retailer in Wisconsin, according to Broussard.
“Having such longevity close to the interstate has meant we’ve had the opportunity to be ambassadors for the state for many, many years,” Broussard said.
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West Ham vs Bournemouth: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds
West Ham welcome Bournemouth as the Premier League returns with a full midweek schedule.
The Hammers were last in action during their chaotic 2-2 draw with Sheffield United earlier this month and are now four games without a win across all competitions.
Still, they remain in the mix for a top six spot come the end of the season and have been able to rest up of late.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, have turned a corner after a difficult start to the season but have lost on their last two outings.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
Date, kick-off time and venue
West Ham vs Bournemouth is scheduled for a 7.30pm GMT kick-off time on Thursday 1 February, 2024.
The London Stadium will host.
Where to watch West Ham vs Bournemouth
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 2. Coverage starts at 7pm GMT.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream through the Discovery+ app or website.
West Ham vs Bournemouth team news
Kalvin Phillips could make his debut for the Irons after sealing a loan move from Manchester City.
Michail Antonio and Lucas Paqueta remain absent due to injury while both Said Benrahma and Vladimir Coufal are suspended.
Mohammed Kudus will be available after Ghana’s early AFCON exit but Nayef Agured will not despite Morocco also being sent home.
For the Cherries, manager Andoni Iraola is expected to make changes following their win over Swansea in the FA Cup.
West Ham vs Bournemouth prediction
Bournemouth are a difficult opponent now they’ve had some time to settle under new management but with Kudus and Phillips in the team, the Hammers should have enough.
West Ham to win 3-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
West Ham wins: 8
Draws: 6
Bournemouth wins: 4
West Ham vs Bournemouth latest odds
West Ham to win: 29/20
Draw: 13/5
Bournemouth to win: 9/5
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.
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During a contentious hearing, lawmakers demanded that social media companies do better to protect children online.
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A medical scare allowed Kelly Clarkson to catch her breath and reexamine her diet and wellness.
Weeks after speaking publicly about her recent weight loss, the Kelly Clarkson Show host has revealed that part of her road towards better health was due to a diagnosis with pre-diabetes.
After guest Kevin James told her on the Jan. 29 episode of her show that she looked "great," the 41-year-old responded, "Oh, thank you. Well, I was told I was pre-diabetic."
Clarkson recalled her reaction to the news. "I wasn't shocked," she said. "I was a tiny bit overweight, so, yeah. But I wasn't shocked by it. But they did, they were like, 'You're pre-diabetic, you're right on the borderline.' I was like, 'But I'm not there yet.'"
The "Because of You" singer said two years later, she decided to "do something" about it.
Earlier this month, Clarkson confirmed she had lost some weight and spoke about what she did to shed the pounds.
"I eat a healthy mix. I dropped weight because I've been listening to my doctor—a couple years I didn't," she told People in an interview published Jan. 3. "And 90 percent of the time I'm really good at it because a protein diet is good for me anyway. I'm a Texas girl, so I like meat—sorry, vegetarians in the world!"
The "Since U Been Gone" singer also credited her weight loss with a lifestyle change: In 2023, she and her kids—River Rose Blackstock, 9, and Remington "Remy" Alexander Blackstock, 7, who she shares with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock—moved from Los Angeles to New York City.
"We go walk the dogs a few times at the park. We'll go for ice cream because my daughter will wear me down. We'll go make slime and we go to the museum," she explained. "Walking in the city is quite the workout."
Look back at Kelly's sweetest family moments with her kids over the years below:
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Elon Musk is scattered. One part of his empire handles the majority of U.S. space-fairing operations and shapes the battlefield in Ukraine. Another has gone from the platform that turned The Discourse to a sizzling pot of white nationalism and existential dread (e. A smaller province works on implanting computers into human brains, now that it’s tired of killing monkeys. But the lynchpin of it all is Tesla, the most valuable auto company in the world. And despite his wandering focus, his ongoing descent into a community of racists, and his attempt to squeeze more shares out of the company, Elon Musk is still the person Tesla needs.
Even a Tesla bear can see it. Craig Irwin is an analyst at Roth MKM who has long argued that Tesla is overvalued. His latest comments suggest the company could be worth just $85 a share, less than half of its current trading price ($191 a share at the time of publication). He calls the current state of Autopilot “cake dressing” that will not materialize into full autonomy. Point is, he’s not the type to quickly buy what Musk’s selling. Yet he can’t deny that Musk is the secret sauce. If the CEO asks for twice as much voting power at Tesla, Irwin says the company ought to give it to him.
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Elon Musk has implied that if Tesla does not give him more shares, he may put his artificial intelligence efforts into another company. But he said that before a judge struck down his last big pay package, adding to the uncertainty.
“My view as probably one of the loudest and most visible bears on the stock: Pay the guy. Give him warrants,” Irwin said, referring to a stock option that gives holders the right to buy at a specific price. “Give them warrants, and let the warrants vest based on milestones.” (Note that Irwin said this before a judge ruled against Elon's last giant pay package.)
Because Musk could focus his efforts in the artificial intelligence space on Tesla. But he could also fund them through SpaceX, or NeuraLink, or start another company. For investors, though, Irwin says Tesla is the best vehicle. There’s a team in place, funding mechanisms, and a culture of innovation. It’s a name people know and, at least to some extent, trust. And leadership in that space is possible. But to pull it off the company needs Musk.
“I have a huge admiration for him, even though I’m a well-recognized bear. God forbid there’s a catastrophic accident [involving Musk], I would expect a very large correction to the stock, as much as 30 or 50%” Irwin told InsideEVs. “He’s the one with the vision, he’s the one with the drive.
“Talk to former executives, and they’ll say he’s an asshole,” Irwin added. “That he won’t take no for an answer. That he’ll get you to test every single assumption you already made, and very often those things taken as religion from other industries are just dead wrong… they’re fabricated. There’s no basis for this ancient religion. He really pushes people beyond the boundaries of what they see themselves as capable of achieving, and that is a sign of a tremendous CEO.”
That approach has costs. While automotive executives like General Motors CEO Mary Barra answer to a board, and union leaders, and long-standing supplier contracts, and political concerns, most of Tesla answers to Musk—including much of that board, critics have said. It's why a judge ruled that no one really negotiated against Musk in the last round of compensation talks. It allows the company to move incredibly fast, but a culture of never saying no can lead organizations to double down on their own mistakes, or pursue novel solutions to problems that don’t exist. Think removing turn signal stalks, or radar, or using AI to detect rain when a $1 sensor would work better. Move fast and break things can work great for a startup, but can be dangerous for an established player.
That’s why some auto experts see value in Tesla without Musk. Not as an AI company, or a tech company, but as a car company. The brand already makes the best-selling SUV in the world. But its innovation-above-all culture can lead to massively investing in projects that are flawed from the beginning. It also pushes “boring” but important work to the backburner, like redesigning existing products. As the company matures and faces stronger competition, that stuff becomes more important.
“I think that he really was an asset to grow Tesla in the early days,” Jessica Caldwell, head of insights at automotive sales firm Edmunds, told InsideEVs. “However, [Tesla] has evolved and matured. The company in the next 10 years is going to be a lot different as it deals with regular automotive industry issues. On his [Q3 2023] earnings call, he talked about interest rates like, 50% of that call. He was down on it, talking about how hard it is to operate in an environment with high interest rates. That, to me, feels very much like a regular auto company problem.
“I think as Tesla matures a bit more it’s going to have to go the route of an auto company, especially as the EV market moves from early adopters to mass market consumers,” Caldwell added. “Those people are not going to be as forgiving if their Tesla dies on the side of the road, they’re going to be bad. People so far have largely given Tesla a lot of passes for some of the issues the vehicles have had.”
That last part rings true to my ear. When Tesla was decades ahead of Detroit, it was easy to excuse early-adopter foibles with things like door handles, bumpers falling off, cars getting bricked, and the like. These days, the company is still ahead of its competitors in key places like batteries and software, but no longer trotting ahead uncontested. The Cybertruck isn’t the first EV pickup to market. It’s the fifth. Yet the company still seems to rely on its consumers for bug testing and feature validation, meaning anything that can’t be fixed with a software update will require expensive replacements and redesigns.
As the company gains experience, its quality and product validation process will surely improve. The question is whether it’ll be able to do so while maintaining its edge on competitors. In Caldwell’s view, one limit to that is Elon’s own attention. GM CEO Mary Barra has lived that business her whole life, does it as her only job, and is focused on execution above all else. Elon, Caldwell notes, has to spend time on reinventing X, on planning for Mars, on brain implants and everything else. He may be smarter or harder-working than other executives, but he still has just 24 hours per day to allot. As Tesla moves into a more mature phase, Caldwell argues it needs focus and execution.
It’s a compelling argument if you see Tesla as a car company. In 2024, that’s what the company is. Musk likes to say it isn’t in the same way that he claims to not be corporate, despite running the largest automaker by market cap. But notice how Irwin’s argument for keeping Musk had little to do with dominating the car business.
That’s for a very simple reason: To Irwin, and the investors that ultimately have power over Tesla, the product of the company isn’t its cars. It’s the company’s stock. Tesla’s best future for that industry isn’t hinged on the boring parts of running a cash-flow-positive car business. There’s no shareholder value in that. For proof look at the stock trajectory of Ford, or GM, or Toyota, or any other giant over the last decade. Flat, or declining, or barely up. Their business is too cyclical, with too much overhead and facing too many headwinds to survive long-term. But by aggressively positioning Tesla as a tech company with an eye to the future—specifically, full autonomous driving—Musk is driving considerably more shareholder value.
That’s because stocks aren’t about cash flow. They’re about growth. Amazon didn’t become one of the most valuable companies by making the most money; for most of its ascent, it was losing millions. A stock is a bet on a company doing better in the future. For legacy automakers, that’s a tough sell. Even if GM, or Ford, or Toyota can nail the transition to EVs, do they have any hope of doubling their current market share?
“When it comes to legacy car companies, everyone is talking about stranded assets and slothful design cycles; distribution challenges with the dealership base, and the fight with organized labor. I mean, these are constant points of conversation,” Irwin said. “They aren’t known for doing a good job on technology or cross-integrating systems across the vehicle. They buy things off the shelf from all these different vendors, and the vendors don’t have any interest in selling each other’s products, they want to maximize for themselves.
“It’s massive conflict left and right, the white-collar workforce versus the blue-collar workforce, the pre-existing install base, the political interference. It’s a massive clusterf**k.”
It’s the natural result of a mature market. A bureaucratic mess where everyone gets their piece. It’s why the automakers had to be spurred into action by Tesla: There was a massive growth opportunity, but too much inertia and old thinking in the system for anyone to really try a ground-up result.
This is where Musk earned a reputation for being a genius. He takes problems that most people are too scared of, that look too ill-defined or risky, and pushes people to the bring in order to exploit the opportunity when the potential is highest. He didn’t just start a space business, he showed the world that space could be a business. He isn’t starting a biotech company. He’s convincing investors and participants and the media that brain implants are a viable business if you push through the hard part. That “move fast and break things” Silicon Valley ethos can be dangerous if left unregulated, but it’s also why Musk was able to see an opportunity for exponential growth in the auto sector when Detroit was focused on 5 percent gains.
But that early part of the EV revolution is where all the growth is. In the long term, the electric car market will likely face the same pressures as the old car market. Heavy capital requirements, long product cycles, a supplier base to distribute risk and investment. Tesla can remain outside of that, and even succeed as a car company, but the exponential growth Wall Street wants will be tough. Tesla still makes over half of all EVs sold in the U.S., but that number continues to fall. The auto market is just too segmented for that domination to be sustainable: Some people want sports cars, others want heavy-duty trucks, and others, microcars. Staying ahead of everyone, in every segment, always, is just too tall of an order.
If the goal was to maximize Tesla’s long-term share of the automotive pie, I’d agree with Caldwell. Bring in someone who can keep everything fresh while still pushing engineers to maintain Tesla’s lead in battery and motor tech. But that isn’t the goal. The goal is growth. If you want that, the auto market is a bad place to be. The exponential growth opportunity is in the AI space. Like him or not, if you want a CEO to charge into an area as messy and ill-defined as that, there’s no better option than Elon Musk.
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Cal Ripken Jr. and Grant Hill are part of the investor group that has agreed to buy the Baltimore Orioles, and so are former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and former Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke.
The group is headed by Baltimore native David Rubenstein, co-founder of the Carlyle Group. Additional investors were revealed in a news release Wednesday announcing the agreement between Rubenstein and the Angelos family.
"I am excited to once again be a part of the Orioles organization and I thank David for including me in the ownership group," Ripken said in a statement. "The Orioles have been a part of my life since I was a child, and this is a special day."
The Angelos family has run the team for the past three decades and is selling a controlling stake in the team to Rubenstein for $1.725 billion.
"I am grateful to the Angelos family for the opportunity to join the team I have been a fan of my entire life. I look forward to working with all the Orioles owners, players and staff to build upon the incredible success the team has achieved in recent seasons," Rubenstein said. "Our collective goal will be to bring a World Series trophy back to the city of Baltimore. To the fans I say: We do it for you and can't do it without you."
John Angelos, the club's current chairman, will remain as a senior adviser.
"I am personally committed to helping David and his partners take the franchise to the next level," Angelos said. "We think this transaction is great for Major League Baseball and great for the city of Baltimore and Maryland. We are thankful to the fans and supporters cheering on the O's as we reached this important goal -- and who will be with us celebrating more success to come."
Rubenstein's investment team includes Ripken and Hill, who in addition to being Hall of Famers in baseball and basketball have ties to the extended area. Ripken, of course, is an Orioles legend who was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland. Hill is from northern Virginia, not far from Washington.
Other members of the investment group include Bloomberg, Schmoke, Ares Management co-founder Michael Arougheti, Ares Credit Group co-heads Mitchell Goldstein and Michael Smith, and Cognosante founder Michele Kang, who also owns the Washington Spirit of the NWSL.
The sale is subject to a full vote of Major League Baseball ownership and must receive 75% approval.
The Angelos family has been in control of the Orioles since 1993, when Peter Angelos purchased the team for $173 million. Angelos' son John is the team's current chairman, and the Orioles recently reached a deal on a new lease extension at Camden Yards.
"Gov. Moore would like to thank the Angelos family for their contributions to the Orioles community and this storied franchise," said Carter Elliott, a spokesman for Maryland Gov. Wes Moore. "Keeping the Orioles in Baltimore for the long term was a key priority for this administration and we are proud that this transaction won't change that."
The Angelos family will keep a significant investment in the team.
"When I took on the role of chair and CEO of the Orioles, we had the objective of restoring the franchise to elite status in major league sports, keeping the team in Baltimore for years to come, and revitalizing our partnership group," John Angelos said. "This relationship with David Rubenstein and his partners validates that we have not only met but exceeded our goals."
The Orioles won 101 games last season, their most since 1979, and their future is bright thanks to young stars Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson -- as well as a farm system that has remained loaded even as top prospects moved on to the big leagues.
The team's low payroll has been a sore spot with fans, but this sale offers hope that the Orioles might spend aggressively enough to make the most of the impressive foundation of talent they've built.
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The Gathering at South Forsyth Arena
The Gathering at South Forsyth Plaza
The agreement allows Krause Sports and Entertainment to proceed with the proposed $2 billion-plus world-class entertainment hub for north Georgia.
I could not be more thrilled to take this giant step forward to bring this vision and dream to life for this community,” - Vernon Krause, CEO, Krause Sports and EntertainmentFORSYTH COUNTY, GEORGIA, USA, January 31, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- During a special called meeting today, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved an Agreement on Principal Terms and Authorization to Continue with Krause Sports and Entertainment, the developer for The Gathering at South Forsyth, a proposed $2 billion-plus world-class entertainment hub for north Georgia. The Gathering at South Forsyth's plans include an 80-acre mixed-use development, including a premier arena designed to host sports, major entertainment events, community events and more.
"I could not be more thrilled to take this giant step forward to bring this vision and dream to life for this community,” said Vernon Krause, CEO, Krause Sports and Entertainment.“Marie and I and our family, along with our team, are committed to creating a gathering place that will cater to diverse interests and provide an unparalleled world-class experience for all. The prospect of bringing the National Hockey League back to Georgia adds another layer of excitement to this venture, and we are eager to pursue that potential,” he added.
“We believe this strategic partnership between Forsyth County and Krause Sports and Entertainment will redefine the landscape of entertainment and sports in the region. The Gathering at South Forsyth is poised to become the cultural and economic epicenter, offering a range of entertainment options for our residents and visitors alike,” said David McKee – Forsyth County Manager.
Laura Semanson, Forsyth County District 4 Commissioner, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, "This agreement in principal terms marks a significant milestone in our efforts to strengthen the growing vibrancy and appeal of Forsyth County. The proposed world-class entertainment hub aligns perfectly with our vision for a dynamic and thriving community, and we believe this development will elevate our local economy and also position Forsyth County as a prime destination for sports and entertainment enthusiasts and businesses looking to locate in the region."
Plans for The Gathering at South Forsyth development will include a 700,000-square-foot arena, with the County's investment commencing with the award of an NHL expansion team. The arena will be part of a mixed-use development and entertainment complex including: 1,800 multifamily units, 150 single-family units, 1.6 million square feet of office and retail space, hotels, a 15,000 square-foot building for a Forsyth County Fire Dept. fire station and a Forsyth County Sheriff's Office precinct station, and a 1.2-mile addition to the Big Creek Greenway trail system. The developer is also committed to developing a community ice center with ice for hockey and skating (at a location to be determined).
The agreement on principal terms outlines the Public-Private Partnership between the developer and the County, including the planning, development and operation of the entertainment complex. Both parties are committed to fostering economic growth, creating jobs and raising the profile of Forsyth County as a hub for world-class entertainment.
With this agreement in place, the work on detailed definitive documents will begin immediately. During this period, the development team will continue to engage in discussions with key stakeholders and community members, to ensure the development aligns with the needs and aspirations of the local community and the state as a whole.
To learn more about The Gathering at South Forsyth, visit the website . The Gathering at South Forsyth development team includes Dovin Ficken LLC and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, legal counsel; Stafford Sports, owner's representative; Nelson Worldwide, land planning; Jones Lang LaSalle, real estate advisors; SCI Architects, arena architects, Kimley-Horn, civil engineering; and Stone Planning, economic impact research.
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Southern Gaza has seen the heaviest fighting over the past few weeks. But bombing has restarted in the north and the humanitarian situation has worsened there.
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Southern Gaza has seen the heaviest fighting over the past few weeks. But bombing has restarted in the north and the humanitarian situation has worsened there.
Copyright 2024 NPR
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Broadway star Hinton Battle, who played the original Scarecrow at the 1978 "The Wiz", has died at 67. He was a three-time Tony Award winner.
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Broadway star Hinton Battle, who played the original Scarecrow at the 1978 "The Wiz", has died at 67. He was a three-time Tony Award winner.
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The only thing predictable about the NFL is its unpredictability. Until 2012. Never before has one season looked so much like the year before.
Seven division champions from a year ago are in line to repeat. This is unprecedented stability. Since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970, there never have been more than five repeat division winners. Since the NFL went to 32 teams in eight divisions 10 years ago, there never have been more than four repeat division winners in a season.
For perspective: Consider that *only *the New England Patriots repeated last season.
If the season ended today, just three new teams would make the playoffs: the Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks. That would mark the first time in 16 seasons when at least five new teams didn't make the playoffs. It's possible that just two new teams could make it, if the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals both pass the Colts in the AFC.
So what does it all mean?
Let's not draw huge conclusions unless it's this trend keeps repeating. Quarterback play is more important than ever, and most playoff teams have good play at that position. But it's probably a one-year blip in the long run.
In hindsight, we probably should have seen this coming. The only true surprise the NFL standings can throw at us is a whole lot of stability.
That's what we'll remember this 2012 season for: The best teams from a season ago almost all continued to be quality squads.
Follow Gregg Rosenthal on Twitter @greggrosenthal.
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Jan 31 (Reuters) - Insurer MetLife reported a
rise in fourth-quarter adjusted profit on Wednesday, bolstered
by higher premiums and strong returns from investments.
The insurance industry is typically considered 'recession
proof' and enjoys steady demand irrespective of economic
conditions as policies are often guaranteed by employers or
mandated by the government.
MetLife, however, reported a 63% drop in net income to $574
million in the quarter, primarily due to market risk benefit
remeasurement losses of $431 million.
Shares in MetLife were last down 2.9% in extended trading
after the results.
Premiums, fees and other revenues for the fourth quarter
surged 26% to $13.69 billion.
U.S. equity markets embarked on a strong rally in the last
part of 2023, driven by the Federal Reserve's indications of
potential interest rate cuts in 2024.
MetLife's net investment income rose 20% to $5.37 billion in
the quarter.
On an adjusted basis, excluding total notable items, profit
was $1.93 per share for the three months ended Dec. 31, compared
with $1.59 a year earlier.
(Reporting by Sri Hari N S in Bengaluru; Editing by Krishna
Chandra Eluri)
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West Ham XI vs Bournemouth: Kalvin Phillips debut, confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest
West Ham will welcome Mohammed Kudus back from the Africa Cup of Nations when Bournemouth visit the London Stadium on Thursday night, with Edson Alvarez also set to be fit to feature.
Kudus has not played for his club since the victory over Arsenal in late-December but has returned sooner than expected from the Ivory Coast after Ghana were knocked out in the group stage.
Alvarez missed the dramatic 2-2 draw at Sheffield United earlier this month with a calf problem but David Moyes confirmed that both players will be back in contention when the Cherries come to east London tomorrow.
“Mo’s back from the AFCON which is good,” the Scot said. “Edson Alvarez is doing much better so hopefully he’ll be available.”
Kalvin Phillips could make his Hammers debut after joining on loan from Manchester City earlier this month, though with the England international yet to start a Premier League game this term, Moyes hinted he may be consigned to a place on the bench for now.
“I don’t know exactly if he is [ready to start] or not because he’s not played an awful lot at all but he’s been training and keeping himself going,” he said. “I couldn’t give you the exact answer if he’s ready to play or not.”
Said Benrahma and Vladimir Coufal are both suspended for the game, though the former is unlikely to have featured anyway as he weighs up a deadline day move to Lyon.
Nayef Aguerd’s Morocco side were knocked out of AFCON on Tuesday night, but Thursday’s game will come too soon for the centre-back to be involved.
Predicted West Ham XI (4-3-3): Areola; Johnson, Mavropanos, Zouma, Emerson; Ward-Prowse, Alvarez, Soucek; Bowen, Ings, Kudus
Injuries: Paqueta, Antonio
Suspended: Coufal, Benrahma
Unavailable: Aguerd
Time and date: 7:30pm GMT on Thursday February 1, 2024
Venue: London Stadium
TV channel: TNT Sports
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Scientists have found that spiderwebs can be used to capture environmental DNA, which reflects the animal population of an area. The technique may help track the biodiversity of an ecosystem.
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Scientists have found that spiderwebs can be used to capture environmental DNA, which reflects the animal population of an area. The technique may help track the biodiversity of an ecosystem.
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Pregnant Emily Atack shows off her baby bump in a black dress as she joins Katherine Ryan, Frankie Bridge and Emma Willis at star-studded Vanity Fair Rising Star Awards bash
Pregnant Emily Atack showed off her blossoming baby bump as she attended the star-studded Vanity Fair EE Rising Star Party on Wednesday night.
The Inbetweeners actress, 34, made her first event appearance since it was revealed her boyfriend and unborn baby's father Dr Alistair Garner is her step-cousin.
She looked incredible in a black dress as she caressed her stomach and put on a busty display in the plunging number as she joined the likes of Katherine Ryan, Frankie Bridge and Emma Willis at the party.
Emily completed her look with strappy heels and wore her blonde tresses in loose waves while posing for the cameras.
Pregnant Emily Atack showed off her blossoming baby bump as she attended the Vanity Fair EE Rising Star Party on Wednesday night
The Inbetweeners actress, 34, made her first event appearance since it was revealed her unborn baby's father Dr Alistair Garner is her step-cousin
The event was in celebration of the only category at the EE BAFTA Film Awards voted for by the public. The BAFTAS will be held on February 18.
Also at the bash was comedian Katherine Ryan, 40, who looked incredible in a long black dress.
Meanwhile Loose Women star Frankie Bridge cut a chic figure in a white co-ord and gold jewellery.
Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts, Oti Mabuse and Emma Willis also made appearances at the star-studded event.
Elsewhere Mel B's daughter Phoenix and Skins star Kaya Scodelario both put on stylish displays as they attended the event.
Phoenix, 25, put on a leggy display in a black skirt at the event held at Pavyllon London at the Four Seasons Hotel Park Lane.
She completed her outfit with a white shirt and black tie while posing for the cameras.
Meanwhile actress Kaya, 31, looked as chic as ever in a black dress which she teamed with long heeled boots.
Irish comedian Aisling Bea, 39, also attended and wore a double breasted pink suit with a white trim.
She looked incredible in a black dress as she caressed her stomach and put on a busty display in the plunging number
Emily announced she was pregnant and was 'over the moon' to be becoming a mother in an update shared in December
Emily completed her look with strappy heels and wore her blonde tresses in loose waves while posing for the cameras
Emily announced she was pregnant and was 'over the moon' to be becoming a mother in an update shared in December
She posed with Frankie Bridge at the event
It comes after Emily revealed her boyfriend and unborn baby's father is her step-cousin
Also at the bash was comedian Katherine Ryan, 40, who looked incredible in a long black dress
She looked stunning in the figure-hugging number and wore her tresses in a short cropped style
Loose Women star Frankie Bridge cut a chic figure in a white co-ord and gold jewellery
The strapless top was teamed with matching flared trousers
Emma put on a sexy display in PVC boots and a satin shirt dress
She showed off some serious leg in the short number
Emma was joined by her husband Matt at the event
Emma wore her tresses in a short cropped style and opted for typically glamorous makeup
Emily is currently six months pregnant and is expecting her firstborn in April 2024.
Emily is believed to be dating nuclear scientist Dr Alistair Garner and the pair have reportedly set up a home together as they prepare for the baby's arrival.
It comes after it was revealed that her boyfriend and unborn baby's father is her step-cousin.
The actress announced she is five months pregnant with her first child in a sweet Instagram post last month.
Emily announced she was pregnant and was 'over the moon' to be becoming a mother in an update shared in December.
The actress has known Alistair for almost three decades as her mother Kate Robbins is the sister of Alistair's stepmother Jane Garner.
They were introduced after Emily's aunt started dating Alistair's father Stephen Garner in the early nighties before they got married in 1994.
Alistair, who is a nuclear scientist, appears in a photo of the close-knit family in 2017 where he's surrounded by female members of Emily's family and has his arm draped around the star's sister, Martha.
A source said: 'Emily and Alistair have grown close over the past 12 months. It was unexpected but their family is delighted for them. They make a great couple and everybody is excited for their new arrival.'
Announcing her pregnancy, Emily wrote on Instagram: 'Hello Everyone, it's been a little while but I'm back with some news. I'm delighted to share with you all that we're having a baby!!
'I've never been so happy and utterly terrified at the same time. Please go easy on me.
Emma and Matt looked as loved-up as ever at the bash
He wore a smart black suit
Singer Ella Eyre wore a clingy black dress
She put on a busty display in the sheer number
EE Rising Star Award nominee Mia McKenna-Bruce wore a black number
Her leggy black dress had silver flower detailing on it
Actress Maisie Williams attends the Vanity Fair EE Rising Star Party at Pavyllon London
She had a sweet hug with Paloma Faith
Singer Paloma showed off some leg in a tartan dress with a thigh-split
She added a pop of red with her lip colour
Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts wore a tassel design black dress
Oti Mabuse looked great in a leggy black number
Katherine and Aisling were seen posing for a snap together
Katherine and her husband Bobby Kootstra were in attendance
'Every day is mixed with thrill, fear, joy, hysteria, topped off with a lot of vomiting - a bit like when you've just stepped off of the Oblivion at Alton Towers on a hangover.
'I've got to know my body on such an insane level. It's made me appreciate the one I've been given SO much, I'm doing my absolute best to make it a home for the little squid I'm growing.'
She continued: 'We can already sense the baby is reclined on a mattress of peanut butter and jam sandwiches in there, demanding more chocolate buttons.
'I'm so happy to be writing all of this to you all. You've always stuck by me through the years, do stick around to watch me enter my mum era. Christ. Let's go.'
A pal told The Sun: 'Emily is delighted by the happy news and has been pleased to tell family and close friends about her little one on the way. It's the perfect end to her year and she feels over the moon.
They added: 'Emily is more than ready to be a mum and it is something she has dreamed of her whole life. Her relationship with Alistair has gone from strength to strength and they've moved into together.
'Family is everything to her — she comes from a big one herself and is really close to all her siblings — so she can't wait to start one of her own. They've all rallied around her and delighted in the joyous occasion.'
Emily was spotted getting cosy with handsome nuclear scientist Dr Alistair in London in September.
Vick Hope looked great in a white co-ord
Paloma posed with Nicholas Pinnock at the star-studded party
New parents Hannah Cooper and Joel Dommett attended too and looked as loved-up as ever
Tom Cullen attends the Vanity Fair EE Rising Star Party
Elsewhere Mel B 's daughter Phoenix and Skins star Kaya Scodelario both put on stylish displays as they attended the event
She completed her fashionable outfit with a white shirt and black tie while posing for the cameras
Phoenix was on the DJ sets
Meanwhile actress Kaya, 31, looked as chic as ever in a black dress which she teamed with long heeled boots
Irish comedian Aisling Bea, 39, also attended and wore a double breasted pink suit with a white trim
Radio star and DJ Harriet Rose was also in attendance and wore a checked jacket and skirt and chunky boots
Aisling looked incredible in her baby pink suit as she posed with Harriet at the event in central London
The event was in celebration of the only category at the EE BAFTA Film Awards voted for by the public. The BAFTAS will be held on February 18 (model Charli Howard seen)
She looked great in a busty light yellow dress teamed with a small matching handbag and heels
Charlotte Carroll attends the Vanity Fair EE Rising Star Party
Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis attended the party too and wore a checked co-ord
Rose completed her look with heeled white boots
Lara Peake attends the Vanity Fair EE Rising Star Party at Pavyllon London
Clara Amfo and Emily had a catch up at the event
Bugzy Malone attends the Vanity Fair EE Rising Star Party
The Crown star Ed McVey wore a smart black suit
Hannah Dodd wore a slinky blue gown as she posed up a storm for the cameras
Zainab Jiwa attends the Vanity Fair EE Rising Star Party
Rose Williams wore a pretty white ruffled dress
She put on a busty display in the pretty number
Vernon Kay posed at the event with his daughter Phoebe, 18
Tom Cullen and Stefanie Martini posed together for a snap at the event
The star beamed as she walked through the streets of the UK capital with Alistair, who describes himself on LinkedIn as a Materials scientist and electron microscopist specialising in nuclear and aerospace applications.
Emily has a large number of cousins courtesy of the sprawling families of both her parents, actress Kate and singer father Keith Atack, who split in 2007.
Alistair hails from her mother's side, being the stepson of Kate's sister Jane who married his father Stephen Garner, who passed away last summer leaving Emily devastated.
Despite the majority of her cousins living in the North of England, including Alistair, Emily says herself, plus sister Martha and brother George, still managed to spend lots of time with them while they were growing up.
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Pressure? I just do what I do best – Luke Littler braced for Premier League bow
By Andrew Baldock, PA31/01/2024
Luke Littler says he will just continue “to do what I do” as he prepares for his eagerly-awaited Premier League debut and the latest stage of a relentless playing schedule.
The 17-year-old sensation will lock horns with his World Championship final conqueror Luke Humphries in the last quarter-final of opening night in Cardiff on Thursday.
Since being beaten 7-4 by Humphries at Alexandra Palace in early January, Littler has won his first World Series title by capturing the Bahrain Masters crown.
And he followed that up by reaching the Dutch Masters final in Den Bosch, where he was defeated 8-6 by three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen.
The punishing Premier League programme unfolds over 16 weeks at 16 different venues, taking Littler and his seven colleagues, who include Humphries, Van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price, to all corners of Great Britain and Ireland, plus rounds in Berlin and Rotterdam.
The competition then concludes with finals play-offs night at London’s O2 on May 23, with a £270,000 prize for the overall winner.
“It is how the calendar pans out. This is what I signed up for – a busy schedule all year long,” Littler said at a Premier League launch press conference in Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
“I just keep myself to myself – that is what I do and whatever routines I do.
“When I was going to the airport for Bahrain I said to my mum that I just wanted 10-20 weeks off, please, but the schedule is just crazy.
“I know when I get a day off, I just make the most of it, and I have always said once I get into the venue, that is when I am in the zone.
“I’ve seen quite a few people have said, ‘Will the pressure get to him?’ But I just do what I do, do what I do best and throw my darts in the board.
“I don’t really want to practise at home, because once I get a day off I don’t want to be spending hours and hours on the board, so I spend hours and hours on my Xbox instead.”
Littler’s achievement in reaching the world final as a 16-year-old will rank among the great British sporting achievements of any year.
And, while his life continues to change seemingly on a weekly basis, staying grounded is not something the teenager appears to struggle with.
“It is what it is. When you get to a world final at such a young age, you are going to get spotted, but you have just to get used to it,” he added.
“Ever since the World Championship and to get the opportunities, it is about grabbing them and taking them while I can.
“I have not spoken to anyone about any goals. I take whatever is next and you can only beat what is in front of you.
“I have already beaten five of them (Premier League rivals) over the past two weeks, so I know I can beat anyone when I am on it, but I also know that the other seven guys are going to be on it every week.
“Going over to Bahrain and Den Bosch, it gives me every confidence. It was a confidence boost because I know how to beat them.
“You have got to win three games to win the night (in the Premier League) and you have got to start off pretty strong.
“You can’t be going the first few weeks losing and losing and then you are six points off the top four. I will be thinking to myself to try and gain loads of points every week.”
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Donald Trump has yet to officially clinch the Republican presidential nomination, but he's already begun to tease about a running mate. The NPR Politics Podcast dives into who might be on his list.
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Donald Trump has yet to officially clinch the Republican presidential nomination, but he's already begun to tease about a running mate. The NPR Politics Podcast dives into who might be on his list.
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A German Shepherd named Indy is on a long road to recovery after falling down an old well around this time last year.
Scripps News San Diego caught up with Indy at physical therapy on Tuesday to track his progress.
"So, Indy is here for his therapy treatment … Yes you're talking about it!" the physical therapist said as the dog chimed in with a lively bark.
The 10-year-old German shepherd is a retired police dog that captured the heart of his community after he was rescued from a 40-foot well in Chula Vista, California.
"He had a giant scar and cut from his shoulder all the way to his back — a very bad wound that was filled with mud," said Mark Pugh, Indy's owner. "He strained his legs and ruptured a disc in his back."
Pugh said after the accident, Indy couldn't walk at all. Pugh has been taking him to Aqua Animal Care Center in Oceanside twice a week for physical therapy.
The facility has an underwater treadmill and laser therapy, which requires Indy to don some spiffy goggles.
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"It brings in good blood flow, it reduces inflammation, reduces pain," the physical therapist said about the laser treatment.
Indy also does a series of exercises, building his balance, coordination and muscle strength. The treatment is working, but at a steep cost.
"His spirit's coming back," said Pugh. "It's almost to the point where if I don't find other resources, or I get the insurance company to come forward, I'll be out of money next month."
Combining the physical therapy, Indy's emergency veterinary care and monthly medication, Pugh said the bill for his precious dog's treatment has crossed the $100,000 mark.
A GoFundMe page was set up to try and raise funds for Indy's care, and it was shared out by Scripps News San Diego.
Despite the six-figure cost, Pugh said he can't imagine not doing everything he can to help Indy live and recover — especially since man's best friend has been there for him.
"When you take on a pet ... you're supposed to care for them and treat them and shelter them. That's what you take on. It's not a lighthearted decision. That's what you take on," he said.
This story was originally published by Madison Weil at Scripps News San Diego.
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The dueling contests surrounding the Nevada Republican's nominating process has led to voter confusion. And with it, an outcome many in the state saw as inevitable: Trump is the de facto winner.
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The dueling contests surrounding the Nevada Republican's nominating process has led to voter confusion. And with it, an outcome many in the state saw as inevitable: Trump is the de facto winner.
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A Pennsylvania man suspected of killing his dad and displaying his decapitated head in a YouTube video has been arrested.
Justin Mohn, 32, was taken into police custody Jan. 31 on suspicion of first-degree murder, abuse of a corpse and possession of an instrument of crime with intent in connection with the death of his father, Michael Mohn, 68, per NBC News. He was arraigned at 4 a.m. and is being held without bail, per the criminal docket obtained by E! News.
In a YouTube video titled "Mohn's Militia - Call To Arms For American Patriots," Mohn wore rubber gloves while holding his father's severed head up, first, in a plastic bag, then later, in a cooking pot, according to the police complaint obtained by NBC News. Mohn referred to his father as a "traitor" in the clip and called for the death of all federal officials, as well as attacks on President Joe Biden's administration, the Black Lives Matter movement, the LGBTQ+ community and antifa activists.
In a statement, a spokesperson for YouTube said the video has since been taken down for violating "strict policies prohibiting graphic violence and violent extremism."
Mohn's mother, Denise Mohn, discovered her husband's body and called police around 7 p.m. on Jan. 30. She told police that she had left the family home around 2 p.m. and returned five hours later to find her son missing and the car registered in her husband's name no longer in the driveway.
When officials arrived at the scene, they discovered his body in the bathroom with his head cut off and a "large amount of blood around him," per the report obtained by NBC News. A machete and a kitchen knife were in the bathtub. In a bedroom next to the bathroom, police also found the victim's head in a plastic bag in a cooking pot, while in another bedroom, they uncovered clear rubber gloves—similar to those Mohn wore in the YouTube video.
Using his cell phone location, police were able to locate Mohn about 100 miles away from the crime scene in Fort Indianatown Gap. The car missing from the Mohn home was parked outside the National Guard Base, where Mohn had jumped over a fence and entered the base.
E! News has not been able to confirm if Mohn has obtained legal representation to speak on his behalf.
E! News also reached out to police for request to comment but has not heard back.
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LOS ANGELES -- James Paxton and the Los Angeles Dodgers reworked their one-year contract, lowering the guarantee to $7 million from $11 million while still allowing the 35-year-old left-hander to earn up to $13 million if he is healthy during the early part of the season and starts at least 20 games.
Paxton's original deal called for a $3 million signing bonus and an $8 million salary. He would have received a $1 million bonus if he was on the active opening day roster, and if Paxton did not earn that bonus he could have triggered a $500,000 bonus if he was on the active roster by April 15. The deal called for $1 million in performance bonuses for starts: $250,000 each for 16 and 18, and $500,000 for 20.
His revised agreement keeps the signing bonus, lowers the salary to $4 million and increases the roster bonus to $2 million if he is on the active roster for the March 20 opener in Seoul, South Korea, or the March 28 U.S. opener. He would get a $1 million bonus if active by April 15 and an additional $1 million if he is on the roster by April 15 and makes 20 or more starts. He could earn $4 million in performance bonuses for starts: $600,000 each for six, eight, 10, 12 and 16, and $1 million for 18.
The restructured contract was first reported by The Athletic. Neither the team nor Paxton's agent, Scott Boras, have explained the reasons for the change.
Paxton was 7-5 with a 4.50 ERA last year in his only season with the Boston Red Sox. He strained his right hamstring during his first spring training start on March 3 and didn't make his season debut until May 12. Paxton didn't pitch after Sept. 1 because of right knee inflammation.
Paxton signed an $8.5 million, one-year contract with Seattle ahead of the 2021 season, cut short his first start on April 6 and had Tommy John surgery eight days later. He signed a $10 million, two-year contract with Boston and returned to make seven minor league appearances late in the 2022 season.
Paxton is 64-38 with a 3.69 ERA in 156 starts over seven big league seasons with Seattle (2013-18, 2021), the New York Yankees (2019-20) and Boston.
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(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) AI agents automate identity, document, and transaction workflow using Ahrvo's offerings or third-party providers. Cloud and on-prem deployments are available.
Comply AI is not just a product; it is a strategic ally for financial institutions and compliant departments worldwide.” - Appo Agbamu, CFA CASPER, WYOMING, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Ahrvo Labs Inc., the leader in (portable) identity, document, and transaction management systems, is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking product by its subsidiary, Comply AI Inc. The new product - a generative AI and compliance agent, helps compliance teams further automate identity, document, and transaction management workflows and processes for onboarding and client lifecycle management during the know your customer (KYC) and business (KYB) process.
Comply AI's platform-agnostic compliance agents are multilingual and build upon Ahrvo Labs' focus on automating onboarding and compliance management workflows. The AI-powered agents, trained on 1,000+ compliance datasets, watchlists, and sanction lists, are designed to assess, rank, and categorize onboarding materials such as Wolfsberg Questionnaires, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies, and create Suspicious Activity Reports for the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and over 70 other regulatory bodies.
Key Features of the Comply AI Solution:
1) Trained on Extensive Compliance Datasets: The model is trained on more than 1,000 compliance datasets, workflows, watchlists, and sanction lists, ensuring comprehensive, global, and up-to-date coverage and capabilities.
2) Automated Assessments: The Comply AI agents are capable of automating cumbersome compliance workflows, like the assessment, ranking, and categorization of KYC and KYB onboarding documents, including but not limited to Wolfsberg Questionnaires and AML policies.
3)Specialized Report Generation: The AI agents can facilitate the creation of Suspicious Activity Reports for FinCEN and over 70 GoAML systems, enhancing regulatory compliance.
4)Flexibility in Deployment: Comply AI offers a cloud-first solution but also provides on-premise hosting to cater to organizations with specific data protection and privacy concerns.
"At Ahrvo Labs, we are committed to incubating and launching innovative compliance, payment, and banking solutions that address our clients' most pressing needs," said Appo Agbamu, CFA - CEO of Ahrvo Labs Inc.“Comply AI is not just a product; it is a strategic ally for financial institutions and compliant departments worldwide. Comply AI is designed to revolutionize how compliance processes and workflows are managed during the onboarding and client lifecycle process, bringing a level of automation and intelligence previously unseen in the industry. We are proud to lead this charge and continue to break new ground in streamlining the onboarding and client lifecycle process for KYC and KYB.”
Comply AI's solutions are already gaining traction among leading payment and banking organizations, positioning it as a future leader in compliance technology. The platform is integrated into Ahrvo Lab's 20+ compliance solutions but is compatible with any identity, document, and transaction management system.
Comply AI is currently engaging with potential investment and funding partners, aiming to conclude its seed funding round this quarter. The capital raised will empower Comply AI to develop and grow independently from Ahrvo Labs, further refine and train its large language models, and broaden its market reach and use cases.
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Broadway star Hinton Battle, who played the original Scarecrow at the 1978 "The Wiz", has died at 67. He was a three-time Tony Award winner.
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Broadway star Hinton Battle, who played the original Scarecrow at the 1978 "The Wiz", has died at 67. He was a three-time Tony Award winner.
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From the occupied West Bank, an emergency hotline assists rescue efforts in Gaza By Aya Batrawy Published January 31, 2024 at 3:39 PM MST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 5:17 NPR visits an emergency hotline center in the West Bank assisting first responders in the Gaza Strip. Copyright 2024 NPR
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Tech stocks fell late Tuesday afternoon with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) decreasing 0.8% and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) dropping 2.3%.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor index shed 1.6%.
In corporate news, AMD (AMD) shares fell 3.3% after Raymond James downgraded the company's stock to outperform from strong buy while raising its price target to $195 from $190.
Pixelworks (PXLW) jumped 24% after the company and Walt Disney Studios said agreed to expand the reach of TrueCut Motion Technology.
Calix (CALX) tumbled 25%, a day after the company forecast Q1 non-GAAP earnings below estimates by analysts.
Sanmina (SANM) surged 29% after the company posted better-than-expected fiscal Q1 non-GAAP earnings.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Disney lawsuit against DeSantis dismissed by judge as company vows fight 'will not end here'
A federal judge is dismissing Disney's (DIS) free speech lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis — a big win for the politician amid his ongoing political feud with the media giant.
In a court filing obtained by Yahoo Finance, US District Judge Allen Winsor, who was appointed to the federal bench by former President Donald Trump in 2019, granted a motion to dismiss the First Amendment case. The judge determined that Disney's position "fails on the merits" and ultimately "lacked standing," or the right to sue.
To note, a separate state lawsuit is still pending in Orlando.
Disney filed a federal lawsuit against DeSantis and his hand-selected Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) board in April, alleging the governor launched a "targeted campaign of government retaliation" over Disney's reaction to the so-called "Don't Say Gay" law.
The law, the Parental Rights in Education Act, forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity from kindergarten through third grade.
In 2022, then-Disney CEO Bob Chapek condemned the "Don't Say Gay" law at the company's annual shareholder meeting after initially declining to speak publicly on the matter.
In response, DeSantis signed a bill into law that allowed him to take control of the company's long-standing special tax district, previously known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID), which authorized Disney to operate as a self-governing entity since its inception.
Disney, in addition to paying property taxes to Orange and Osceola counties, paid taxes directly to Reedy Creek. In turn, the district used that money to fund Disney's various theme park projects and operations, including infrastructure upkeep.
The arrangement meant that Disney controlled all of its utilities and infrastructure, set building codes, operated its own police and fire departments, and could expand and grow whenever it wished — all without local or state government interference, until now.
DeSantis removed Disney's hand-picked RCID board members, and Florida lawmakers retroactively invalidated the agreement between Walt Disney World and the district. DeSantis then appointed five new people to call the shots and rebranded the district as the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTD).
In his decision, Winsor said Disney does not have the grounds to sue the governor or the CFTD as DeSantis had already hand-selected the district appointees at the time of the lawsuit's filing.
"The analysis could be different if the Governor had not yet made any appointments," the judge said.
As a result, Disney would need to show the appointments posed "imminent future harm" for its case to proceed. But, as it stands today, the company "has not alleged facts showing that any imminent future appointments will contribute to its harm," the judge concluded.
A Disney spokesperson said the company plans to appeal the decision. In a statement provided to Yahoo Finance, a spokesperson wrote, "This is an important case with serious implications for the rule of law, and it will not end here."
"If left unchallenged, this would set a dangerous precedent and give license to states to weaponize their official powers to punish the expression of political viewpoints they disagree with. We are determined to press forward with our case," the spokesperson continued.
The governor's office did not immediately respond to Yahoo Finance's request for comment, although the news comes after DeSantis, who recently ended his Republican nomination bid for president, publicly announced a desire to end his longtime feud with Disney.
Last fall, he, along with his board members, filed a motion to dismiss Disney's case — which Disney passionately urged the court to reject at the time.
With contributing reporting from Yahoo Finance's Alexis Keenan
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Universal Music Group has threatened to remove all of the music it owns from TikTok, unless the streaming platform agrees to more favorable terms for its vast catalog.
Negotiations between the social media giant and the world's largest music company have intensified as they've worked to hammer out a new contract, says Tatiana Cirisano, a music industry analyst at Midia Research. The current one expires on Jan. 31, 2024.
"UMG is kind of taking the nuclear option of removing all their music and trying to prove ... that TikTok couldn't exist if it didn't have their catalog," she says.
Early Wednesday morning, UMG released what it called "An Open Letter to the Artist And Songwriter Community – Why We Must Call Time Out On TikTok." The letter, one suspects, is actually for music fans and tech watchdogs as well.
"In our contract renewal discussions, we have been pressing them on three critical issues," the letter says of TikTok, noting the issues include protection against AI-generated recordings, online safety issues for users and higher compensation for its artists and songwriters.
"With respect to the issue of artist and songwriter compensation," the letter continues, "TikTok proposed paying our artists and songwriters at a rate that is a fraction of the rate that similarly situated major social platforms pay. Today, as an indication of how little TikTok compensates artists and songwriters, despite its massive and growing user base, rapidly rising advertising revenue and increasing reliance on music-based content, TikTok accounts for only about 1% of our total revenue. Ultimately TikTok is trying to build a music-based business, without paying fair value for the music."
Compensation is the big sticking point here, says Cirisano. "I would also point out that this is probably going to do more for Universal Music Group as a company than it is for any of their individual artists and songwriters," she says.
In a statement on social media, TikTok accused UMG of promoting "false narratives and rhetoric" and of putting "greed above the interests of their artist and songwriter."
"TikTok has been able to reach 'artist-first' agreements with every other label and publisher," it says. "Clearly, Universal's self-serving actions are not in the best interests of artists, songwriters and fans."
Cirisano says the idea of TikTok building what UMG calls a "music-based business" has some merit. TikTok used to be just a place where artists could get exposure and market their music, she says. But the platform and its users are evolving.
"It's becoming sort of a form of music consumption in its own right," she says. "This is a space where especially young people are going on and listening to music ... as they're consuming. It's a completely different experience than, say, adding a song to your Instagram story or things that were happening in the past."
The dispute should not overly affect the well-being or popularity of the labels' roster of celebrity artists, she adds, which includes Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and Elton John. But for the many other musicians whose work has become a part of TikTok's fabric, there are larger implications for the future.
"There's this really fast growing sector of independent artists and what is commonly referred to as 'the long tail' that are also releasing their music to streaming services and competing for attention," she says, referring to all of the other music floating around that's available to be used. "There's a lot of other music that TikTok users have access to beyond the major label catalog than they would have five or 10 years ago. UMG is still the most powerful player here, but I think those dynamics have shifted a little bit."
TikTok and other social media platforms, she says, are where new fandom and cultures are being built — and the music industry's power players are wary of being left behind.
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 31, 2024) - MineHub Technologies Inc. (TSXV: MHUB) (OTCQB: MHUBF) ("MineHub" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has closed a non-brokered private placement (the "Private Placement" or "Offering") for total gross proceeds of C$4,038,800. The Company issued 36,716,366 units at a price of $0.11 per unit ("Units"). Each Unit will consist of one common share in the capital of the Company and one transferable common share purchase warrant exercisable at a price of $0.20 per common share for a period of 36 months from the closing date. The Company intends to use the net proceeds raised from the sale of Units for general administrative and working capital purposes.
In connection with the closing, the Company agreed to pay cash finder's fees of $137,536 and issue 1,007,329 finder warrants, each finder warrant exercisable to purchase one common share for 12 months at a price of $0.20 per common share. All securities issued under the private placement are subject to a hold period of four months and one day from closing. The Private Placement is subject to final TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") approval.
Certain directors and officers of the Company have participated in Private Placement which participation constitutes a related-party transaction, as defined under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions. The issuance of the Units is exempt from the formal valuation requirements of Section 5.4 of MI 61-101, pursuant to Subsection 5.5(a) of MI 61-101, and exempt from the minority shareholder approval requirements of Section 5.6 of MI 61-101, pursuant to Subsection 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101.
The securities to be offered pursuant to the Offering have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, United States persons absent registration or any applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws. This release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in the United States, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
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New reports show a big academic recovery after schools reopened. But not for all students. Stanford professor Sean Reardon tells NPR's Mary Louise Kelly how the pandemic worsened education inequality.
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New reports show a big academic recovery after schools reopened. But not for all students. Stanford professor Sean Reardon tells NPR's Mary Louise Kelly how the pandemic worsened education inequality.
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EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Princess Diana's 'favourite' London restaurant Le Caprice defies rival by reopening
When 'King of Clubs' Richard Caring did not reopen the London dining room Le Caprice after Covid lockdowns, rival restaurateur Jeremy King thought he had pulled off a clever trick by snapping up the lease on the building, which is around the corner from The Ritz.
Now, however, Caring is planning to cock a snook at King by reopening Le Caprice in a new spot. And his restaurant will be the one called Le Caprice because Caring still owns the name.
I can confirm that Caring is in talks about reopening Le Caprice at The Chancery Rosewood, the £1 billion hotel and leisure redevelopment of the former U.S. Embassy building in Grosvenor Square, Mayfair. The hotel, owned by Qatari Diar, is due to open next year.
'It's going to be fascinating to see who will go to Le Caprice and who will go to the old 'Caprice',' a source tells me.
Princess Diana was among the regular diners at Le Caprice when it was at 20 Arlington Street.
'King of Clubs Richard Caring (pictured) is in talks about reopening Le Caprice at The Chancery Rosewood
Princess Diana (pictured leaving Le Caprice on January 27, 1994) was among the regular diners at Le Caprice when it was at 20 Arlington Street
King, who ran Le Caprice himself from 1981 to 2005 before selling it to Caring, is to call his restaurant Arlington. He will be joined by Le Caprice's popular maitre d' Jesus Adorno when it opens later this year. Its classic dishes, such as bang bang chicken, salmon fish cakes and steak tartare, will be back on the menu.
King, who was ousted from his Corbin & King restaurant group last year, insists: 'One thing I want to avoid is napkin wars. There's plenty of room for [both of] us. Caring has done a particularly good job with the demographic he appeals to, and I embrace a different demographic.'
Caring, who also owns The Ivy, J Sheekey, Scott's and Annabel's, refuses to be drawn into a slanging match over 'demographics' with King. 'I wish him all the luck in the world with it,' Caring tells me magnanimously.
Heartbroken Helen sells country pile
When Helen Skelton and her husband, rugby star Richie Myler, bought their family home in 2015, the Countryfile presenter said it made her 'heart sing'.
Now, she may be pleased to see the back of it after the York Knights scrum-half walked out when their third child was just four months old.
I can disclose that the former couple have accepted an offer on the four-bedroom house in West Yorkshire, which they put on the market for £895,000 last summer.
When Helen Skelton (pictured) and her husband, rugby star Richie Myler, bought their family home in 2015, the Countryfile presenter said it made her 'heart sing'. Now the former couple have accepted an offer on the four-bedroom house in West Yorkshire
Skelton, 40, announced their separation in 2022 and moved back to her parents' dairy farm in Cumbria, where a group of family and friends help her with childcare.
Myler, 33, has become a father for the fourth time with his new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill, 33. She is the daughter of Andrew Thirkill, the president of Myler's former rugby club Leeds Rhinos.
Alan Sugar is considering making an all-stars edition of The Apprentice to celebrate two decades of the hit BBC business show, but he claims some of the former contestants may be too old to compete again.
Lord Sugar, 76, tells me: 'What I would like to do, and of course the decision lies firmly with the BBC, is something very special for the 20th year of The Apprentice.'
The new series begins on BBC One this evening. He adds of potential contestants: 'The problem is that you might find that if you go back [to the first series], Saira Khan who lost to Tim — dare I say, and she'll bite my head off for this — she might be a bit too old now.'
Broadcaster Khan, who was the runner-up in 2005, is 53.
Happy Valley star James Norton plays former Island Records boss Chris Blackwell in Bob Marley biopic One Love, and he now longs to return to the West Indies.
'I only want to do films in Jamaica now,' wails the actor, 38, who attended the premiere at BFI Southbank in London. 'Shooting it in Jamaica brought to life Bob's message of unity.
'We experienced such a warm, open-hearted welcome on set. When the Jamaican actors came to London, we were hopeless at hosting them, and when we came to Jamaica, every night they were like, 'Where do you want to eat? Let's go to the beach on our days off.'
There can't be many people able to say they gave pop legend David Bowie a carpeting.
Writer Michael Moorcock, an icon of London's underground scene in the 1960s and 1970s, who also performed with the band Hawkwind, recalls: 'Before he was famous, we rolled David Bowie into a carpet once as he was becoming so obstreperous.
'It was in Chelsea, at some aristocratic girl's house where they were entertaining 'rough trade' like us. We laid him out on the carpet and rolled him up in it. He didn't seem to mind…'
Regal Chaplin's girl unmasked at Italian ball
While Charlie Chaplin was known for his trademark hat and cane, his granddaughter prefers the theatrics of Venetian costumes.
Entrepreneur Kiera, 41, was unrecognisable at Florence Carnival's Grand Ball at the Palazzo Vecchio.
Sticking to the theme of 'Queens of the Palace', her elaborate costume, by designer Antonia Sautter, was based on Veronica Franco — a 16th-century Venetian 'It Girl'.
'It really gets you into character because you have the corset and the headdress, so you feel regal as you can't slouch and have to eat very straight,' Kiera tells me. 'The dinner is so much fun because everyone is wearing masks, so you bump into friends and don't recognise them.'
Entrepreneur Kiera, 41, (right) was unrecognisable at Florence Carnival's Grand Ball at the Palazzo Vecchio
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South Africa dump Morocco out of Africa Cup of Nations
By Mark Mann-Bryans, PA31/01/2024
South Africa survived a late penalty scare to knock pre-tournament favourites Morocco out of the Africa Cup of Nations and reach the quarter-finals.
Bafana Bafana were the better side and eventually ran out 2-0 winners over the 2022 World Cup semi-finalists – who had Sofyan Amrabat sent off in the closing stages after Achraf Hakimi had missed from the spot.
South Africa won just one group game to reach the knockout stages while Morocco had dominated Group F as they went in search of just a second AFCON title.
It was Hugo Broos’ side, however, who would hit the front as Evidence Makgopa finished off a flowing move with a low strike just before the hour.
Morocco toiled for an equaliser and were presented with the perfect chance to level from the penalty spot with just five minutes remaining.
A VAR check saw South Africa defender Mothobi Mvala penalised for handball but Hakimi smashed the resulting spot-kick against the crossbar.
Things went from bad to worse for Morocco as they chased the game, with Amrabat sent off for tripping Teboho Mokoena as he bore down on goal.
The Manchester United loanee thought he had been given a reprieve as VAR intervened but instead they recommended referee Mahmood Ismail upgrade the second booking to a straight red.
To add insult to injury, Mokoena dusted himself off to brilliantly convert the resulting free-kick and send South Africa into a quarter-final clash against Cape Verde.
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The CEOs of five major social media companies just wrapped up their testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
The heads of Meta, X, TikTok, Discord, and Snap were grilled about what they're doing to protect kids on their platforms.
The major concerns are teen suicides, unrealistic beauty standards, bullying and guarding against child predators, and sextortion. The hearing started at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, and it didn't take long for things to get quite emotional.
In a poignant moment, parents stood up and held images of their children who lost their lives to suicide due to social media, as the hearing began with recorded testimonies from children who had been hurt because of these platforms. Mark Zuckerberg turned around and offered an apology.
“I’m sorry for everything you have all been through,” Zuckerberg told them. "It's terrible. No one should have to go through the things that your families have suffered. And this is why we invest so much and are going to continue doing industry-leading efforts to make sure that no one has to go through the things your families have had to suffer."
However, Stefan Turkheimer, vice president of public policy at the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, who was sitting with the parents during the hearing, contends that the apology fell short of being enough.
“I think the parents are incredibly frustrated with the behavior of the platforms, and Facebook specifically, and Mark Zuckerberg even more specifically. I don't think his apology or whatever statement he made made much of a difference to them. I think that they want to see real change in the platforms and real accountability from Facebook and Meta, and they're not getting it, and I don't think the actual statement he made to them really had much effect,” Turkheimer told Scripps News.
Meta is under legal scrutiny from several states, accused of purposefully creating addictive features on Instagram and Facebook for children and failing to protect them from online predators.
During her opening statements, Sen. Amy Klobuchar was visibly frustrated as she compared tech companies’ response to harmful content to grounding Boeing planes after the in-flight emergency earlier this month.
"When a Boeing plane lost a door in midflight several weeks ago, nobody questioned the decision to ground a fleet of over 700 planes. So why are not we taking the same type of decisive action on the danger of these platforms when we know these kids are dying? We have bills that have passed through this incredibly diverse committee when it comes to our political views that have passed through this committee, and they should go to the floor,” she said. “We should do something finally about liability, and then we should turn to some of the other issues that a number of us have worked on when it comes to the charges for app stores and when it comes to the monopoly behavior and the preferencing, but I will stick with this today: Facts, one-third of fentanyl cases investigated over five months had direct ties to social media; that's from the DEA. Facts, between 2012 and 2022, cyber tip-line reports of online child sexual exploitation increased from 415,000 to more than 32 million. And as I noted, at least 20 victims committed suicide in sextortion cases."
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel apologized to families whose children died after purchasing drugs on Snapchat. “I’m so sorry that we have not been able to prevent these tragedies,” he said. Then he proceeded to outline some of the company's efforts to protect its users.
During the hearing, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew emphasized the platform's commitment to enforcing its policy preventing children under 13 from using the app. Meanwhile, CEO Linda Yaccarino stated that X (formerly known as Twitter) does not cater to children but that the company backs the STOP CSAM Act bill that makes tech companies responsible for child sexual exploitation cases by removing their liability shield.
Despite a rare instance of congressional agreement against the platforms during Wednesday's hearing, Congress has yet to enact legislation to regulate social media companies and their content, which has allowed these companies to operate for years without more strict federal oversight.
Additional reporting by The Associated Press.
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Patrick Flanary: A critically endangered right whale washed up dead on Martha's Vineyard earlier this week. It is the first dead right whale to come ashore in Massachusetts in six years. Right now, researchers, regulators, and tribal officials are all hashing out a plan to examine just how the whale died. Joining us in studio is Eve Zuckoff with the latest? Good morning, Eve.
Eve Zuckoff Good morning, Patrick.
Patrick Flanary: All right. Remind us, where is the whale right now? And what do we know thus far?
Eve Zuckoff: Yeah. So on Monday, officials saw the whale at Cow Bay in Edgartown with rope wrapped around its body near the whale's tail. It's a young female; it appears 2 to 3 years old. But IFAW couldn't yet declare a cause of death. This is the International Fund for Animal Welfare. They're kind of the go-to people for these kinds of cases. They said that that entanglement could have slowed the whale, for example, and then she could have gotten hit by a boat. They need to do a full examination. And that kind of gets us up to today. And if there's anything positive about the death of a right whale — and there really isn't — it's that in this case there are a lot of researchers who can learn things that could be useful to protect the rest of the population, which now stands at just 350.
Patrick Flanary: All right. So we don't yet know what exactly caused the death, but what do we know about what's happening next? Is the whale's carcass still on the beach?
Eve Zuckoff: It is. The whale is in a really tricky spot right now. It's kind of half in the water, half out of it. Research teams, they need to get that carcass on a flat, clear beach for a really effective postmortem exam. So they've tied a rope around the whale's tail and anchored it to the beach. And Kathleen Collins with IFAW said the next step would be happening today.
"So what the team will do is they'll coordinate with a vessel to actually tow the whale back out into the surf and then relocate it to a Marina nearby," Collins said.
So once it's in the Marina, they will put it on a truck, probably a flat truck bed and bring the carcass to a beach on tribal lands for that postmortem exam.
Patrick Flanary: So they'll have to tow that whale. What do we know about its condition?
Eve Zuckoff: Well, we don't know a lot. And this is where, again, there is just so much hunger to learn more — everything we can about this whale. The very first thing will be to flip her over and see the top of her head where she wears her identification. It's these big, completely unique calluses that make clear which right whale is which. And then from there, during the postmortem exam, researchers will need to cut through blubber, do biopsies, see if there's evidence of blunt force trauma from a boat collision, perhaps do a full analysis of stomach contents to see what or if this whale has eaten, and they'll be able to see how deep the entanglement wounds are around its tail. That will then give them a sense of how long the whale was entangled, which is just really important data point to understand what's hurting these whales.
Patrick Flanary: And we want to remind listeners this is no small feat moving a whale. It weighs in at 11 tons, according to your reporting. So that's what, five cars. What do you do with its body once this exam happens?
Eve Zuckoff: Yeah. 11 tons is the equivalent of a cruise ship's anchor or two ambulances. In this case, they will bury the whale right on the beach. If they bury it deeply, far from the high tide line, it's a cost effective way to make the animal decompose naturally over the course of a few years. Burial also reduces the likelihood of attracting scavengers, because that kind of masks the smell. Now, I will tell you, generally speaking, there are other options. You can leave animals like these just on the beach. You would do that if it were a remote area, you could tow it back to sea and release it floating, tow it back out and sink it, bring it to a landfill, incinerating plant, composting facility. All of these are more expensive options. And they wouldn't do this, but in the old days — you can watch this on YouTube — whale carcasses were blown up.
Patrick Flanary: I won't be watching that on YouTube.
Eve Zuckoff: No, don't.
Patrick Flanary: There is a contentious movement, Eve, that opposes offshore wind development. How is this playing out on social media?
Eve Zuckoff: Well, misinformation has been spreading about this whale all over the internet. I've seen it on X, formerly called Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. People are claiming that the death of this whale is connected to offshore wind. You'll remember, Vineyard Wind is currently working on its offshore wind project just 15 miles off the island's coast. But this has been really frustrating for the experts on the ground. They want people to have some patience as they just work on this postmortem exam that has not been done yet. So here's Kathleen Collins again.
"We understand that this is kind of a sensationalized event," she said. "But at the end of the day, we need to give the scientists time with this animal to figure out what happened before any conclusions can be made."
They say the important thing to remember here is that this is a female whale that could have helped her species come back from the brink of extinction if she had time to mature to get pregnant. And now because of something -- we don't know what yet -- her chance to launch more generations is gone.
Patrick Flanary: That is what we know about the death of an endangered right whale earlier this week that washed ashore in Edgartown. That is CAI's environmental reporter Eve Zuckoff. She's headed out the station door right now to make the next boat to Martha's Vineyard to investigate. Eve, thanks
Eve Zuckoff: Thank you Patrick.
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Football! Sports! Football! Sports! It's all happening with the Big Game next weekend. And whether you're a football fan or just like going to football parties and watching the half-time show, you want to look good. Because when that winning touchdown is scored, you want all eyes on you. What better way to steal the spotlight than with some stylish and super cute NFL merch? It doesn't matter if you're a Chiefs fan or repping the 49ers, there's t-shirts, sweatshirts, jerseys, and jewelry for you. And if your team didn't make it, that's ok, too. There are plenty of options for other cities, as well.
But since we're in a Kansas City and San Fran mood, let's take a look at what we've got. You can show your love for the Couple of the Year with a t-shirt that proclaims that you're in your "Football Era." Maybe give a nod to your favorite record-breaking running back with a "RUN CMC" t-shirt or a cropped sweatshirt for your fav tight end. Or just stock up on some trendy beaded bracelets that celebrate both teams.
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Designed by Erin Andrews, this lace-up hoodie is a must have for Chiefs fans or for 49er fans. There's also a fleece interior, so it's extra warm and cozy.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Former Western Michigan coach Tim Lester was hired Wednesday to turn around Iowa's underperforming offense.
Lester replaces coach Kirk Ferentz's son Brian, who finished this past season on the staff after athletic director Beth Goetz told him in late October that he wouldn't return in 2024.
Lester, 46, spent a year as a senior analyst for the Green Bay Packers after Western Michigan fired him in 2022.
"His experience as both a head coach and a coordinator at several different levels of football gives him an excellent perspective," Kirk Ferentz said. "I believe his expertise and personality make him a perfect fit for this position."
Lester was 37-32 in six seasons at WMU, where he had been a star quarterback in the late 1990s. He previously was quarterbacks coach at Purdue in 2016 and offensive coordinator at Syracuse in 2014-15. He also has coached in Divisions II and III.
"When you have coached at every level of football like I have, you have a true appreciation for an opportunity like this at the University of Iowa," Lester said. "I know the tradition and history of the Hawkeye program, and I am excited to get to work with the outstanding players and coaches."
Iowa has had the Big Ten's least productive offense two straight years and ranked second-to-last in 2021. The system under Brian Ferentz was panned for being outdated and unimaginative. Iowa was one of two teams in the nation with a pass completion rate under 50% this past season. Seven wide receivers have entered the transfer portal over three years.
The Hawkeyes have still managed to win 28 games since 2021, including two 10-win seasons, largely because of a defense that consistently ranks among the nation's best.
But Iowa has wilted on the biggest stages. Last season the Hawkeyes were shut out 31-0 at Penn State, 26-0 against Michigan in the Big Ten championship game and 35-0 against Tennessee in the Citrus Bowl.
Lester's offenses at Syracuse struggled, ranking 13th in the 14-team Atlantic Coast Conference in 2014 and 2015.
WMU's offense was ranked in the top 35 nationally in total offense four consecutive seasons (2018-21) under Lester. He was the primary playcaller from 2018 to 2020.
His 2022 WMU offense, coordinated by Jeff Thorne, was worst in the Mid-American Conference at 301 yards and 19 points per game.
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Ocean View Stables Transforms Into a Premier Coastal Destination for Horse Lovers and Families
DALY CITY, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- 2152 Olympic Blvd, Daly City CA 94015, a once-neglected equine facility near the San Francisco zoo, proudly announces its grand reopening under new ownership, following a comprehensive renovation under new owners Zachary Leyden and Tony Kasaris.
In a remarkable feat of transformation, with a new name Ocean View Stables , is being revitalized from a dilapidated state into a premier destination for horse enthusiasts and families. This revival is the brainchild of dynamic co-owners Zachary Leyden, a war veteran and lifelong horse aficionado, and Tony Kasaris, an entrepreneur with deep roots in the art of business and a passion for the rustic charm of farming life.
The stables' unique offerings, combined with its stunning location on the Bluffs of the Pacific Ocean, make it a one-of-a-kind destination for a range of horse-related activities. The facility now boasts guided trail rides to the beach, horsemanship kids' camps , and unique Cowboy Cookouts featuring a food truck beer garden, and horsemanship lessons.
"This isn't just a business for us; it's the realization of a dream," says Tony Kasaris, reflecting on the journey from envisioning to actualizing Ocean View Stables. "Our goal was to create a place that blends the beauty of nature with the joy of horsemanship, and we're thrilled to see it come to life." Tony owns and manages several businesses, including affordable self Storage on treasure island and Graphics by the bay in South San Francisco and he believes the magic involved in Ocean View Stables in unparalleled by all the others.
Zachary Leyden's passion for horses and commitment to community shines through in every aspect of the stable. His background as a war veteran and ongoing academic pursuits in Computer Science add a unique dimension to the venture. "We wanted to create a space where people could connect with horses and nature, learn new skills, and just have a great time," says Leyden. "I believe we've achieved that here at Ocean View Stables."
The transformation of Ocean View Stables is not only a physical makeover but also a symbol of resilience, innovation, and community engagement. The facility is set to become a staple in the San Francisco community, offering a blend of leisure, education, and unmatched ocean views.
As the summer approaches, Ocean View Stables is poised to open its doors to a season of adventure, learning, and unforgettable experiences. For more information about the stables and their offerings, please contact us at Ocean View Stables website.
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A woman in South Carolina is rejoicing after her diamond ring was recovered from a recycling plant after she accidentally threw it away over the weekend.
Melanie Harpe of Greenville, South Carolina, was throwing her recyclables into the bin at the city's Rutherford Road recycling center on Sunday, Jan. 28, when disaster struck.
Harper's diamond wedding band fell off and went right into the recycling bin, the city shared in a Facebook post on Tuesday, Jan. 30.
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Sad about what happened but not yet willing to give up hope, Harper emailed the City of Greenville's Public Works department.
She wrote, "I know the likelihood of finding this is slim to none. But, if the ring is found during the course of processing the recycling, I would be most appreciative if someone could contact me."
Against all odds – and in a move akin to finding a needle in a haystack – the ring was found, the City of Greenville wrote.
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On Monday, rather than processing all the contents of the recycling bin, workers went on a treasure hunt.
"Public Works supervisors and litter crew members said, ‘Let’s dump it on the ground and look for it,'" wrote the City of Greenville.
AMAZING RECOVERY: NEW HAMPSHIRE MAN RESCUES WEDDING RINGS FROM 20 TONS OF TRASH
Public Works employee Travis Golden found the ring "after hours of searching," the city said.
Golden "struck gold. White gold," said the Facebook post.
"They called a very grateful Melanie who came out to [the public works building] to reunite with her ring," wrote the city.
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The Facebook post singled out the other Public Works employees who helped find the ring, saying that everyone was"so grateful for your commitment to our community."
Facebook users were quick to praise the Public Works employees in the comments.
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"So nice! I hope those gentlemen get treated to a steak dinner," wrote one Facebook user.
"We absolutely LOVE our Greenville public works department!!" wrote another user.
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Donald Trump said he wants to bring on new lawyers for an appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case. Whether or not any attorneys are interested in taking the case, the announcement raises the question of what might be accomplished legally by challenging the $83.3 million defamation verdict. One question is whether the punitive damages would stand, because they've been cut in previous cases.
For some guidance on this question, we can look at a 2003 Supreme Court case called State Farm v. Campbell. There, the high court said punitive damages of $145 million violated due process in part because the number was so much higher than the compensatory damages of $1 million. That’s obviously a much bigger gap than in Trump’s case, with $65 million in punitive damages and $18.3 million compensatory.
The court said in the State Farm case that “few awards exceeding a single-digit ratio between punitive and compensatory damages, to a significant degree, will satisfy due process,” adding that punitive damages of more than four times the compensatory amount “might be close to the line of constitutional impropriety.” The punitive damages for Carroll are less than four times the compensatory amount, so that shouldn’t be a problem here. Yet, the court also said that when compensatory damages are “substantial,” then a punitive amount equal to those damages might be more appropriate. Even if the punitive damages Trump owes were reduced in that way, he would still be on the hook for $18.3 million in punitive damages.
At any rate, the court said awards “must be based upon the facts and circumstances of the defendant’s conduct and the harm to the plaintiff.” So it would be a case-specific analysis, which might not help the former president in light of his repeated defamation of Carroll in speeches and social media posts.
Also notable in the State Farm case is that it was a divided ruling with only one of the justices on that court still on it today: Clarence Thomas. He dissented in that case, reiterating his view that the Constitution doesn’t constrain the size of punitive damage awards.
Whatever Thomas and the rest of the Roberts Court would say about this case if it gets to them some day, first we'll see which lawyers, if any, take up the appeal to begin with. Given Trump's track record in court recently, the best appellate lawyers in the country may not be exactly jumping at the opportunity.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with constitutional scholar Philip Bobbitt about the effort from House Republicans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with constitutional scholar Philip Bobbitt about the effort from House Republicans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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Council refuse Buxton FC permission for advertising on digital scoreboard - which has already been installed
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In August last year Buxton Football Club submitted plans to High Peak Borough Council for a new digital scoreboard which would also display adverts at the Tarmac Silverlands Stadium.
Agent Michael Green from Michael green Planning Services, said when submitting the application: “High Peak Borough Council advised it had been made aware, by others, of the initial construction works on the scoreboard, and soon after invited the submission of this application.“The structure and fascia advertisement was subsequently completed and is now operational.
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“This application is therefore to retain the advertisement as is it stands.”
The plans were for an ‘electronic scoreboard to display information on match days and at other times when football ground in use for other activities and to include other advertising’.
A spokesperson for the council explained the scoreboard as a whole classes as an advertisement, even if it only displays scores because it is for the “purposes of, advertisement, announcement or direction”.
Residents objected to the plans and left public comments on the council’s planning website.
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One said: “The board has been put up already without consulting neighbours.
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“The first thing I see when looking out of my window is the board which is as big as the house it is practically in front of.“There are about six conifer trees further up the football ground which it could have been put in front of then it would not have interfered with anybody’s view.”
On Tuesday January, 23 the council refused the scoreboard for The Bucks.
Planning officer for the council, Ben Haywood said: “The scoreboard, by virtue of its scale, height, visual appearance and proximity to nearby neighbouring residential properties, is judged to result in an unacceptable adverse impact upon the amenity and living conditions of neighbouring properties with regards to being overbearing and visually intrusive, and would detract from the character and appearance of the area contrary to Local Plan Policies.“The Framework advises that the Local Planning Authority should work proactively with applicants to secure developments that improve the economic, social and environmental conditions of the area.“However, it was not possible to suggest amendments to overcome the harm identified above.”
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The council spokesperson added: “Following the refusal the applicant has the option of an appeal to the secretary of state or to put forward an alternative proposal.“If neither is forthcoming, and the scoreboard is not removed, the Council will at that point consider enforcement action.”
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Bushra Bibi transferred to Bani Gala 'sub-jail' after receiving 14-yr sentence in Toshakhana Case
By ANI | Published: February 1, 2024 03:50 AM2024-02-01T03:50:38+5:302024-02-01T03:55:05+5:30
Islamabad [Pakistan], February 1 : Bushra Bibi, who was sentenced to 14 years in the Toshakhana reference case, has ...
Islamabad [Pakistan], February 1 : Bushra Bibi, who was sentenced to 14 years in the Toshakhana reference case, has been moved to Bani Gala, the Islamabad residence of her husband Imran Khan, designated as a sub-jail, ARY News reported.
The former first lady surrendered voluntarily before the accountability court in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail, where the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) team took her into custody. The Islamabad Chief Commissioner issued a notification declaring the residence of convict Bushra Bibi in Bani Gala as a sub-jail until further orders.
"The Chief Commissioner, Islamabad Capital Territory is pleased to declare the residence of convict Bushra Bibi (Residential Compound, Khan House Banigala, Mohra Noor, Islamabad) as Sub-Jail till further orders," stated the notification.
Stringent security measures are in place, with jail staff stationed inside Bani Gala, while Islamabad Police personnel will remain outside Imran Khan's residence, ARY News reported, citing sources.
Imran Khan and his wife were handed a 14-year jail sentence by an accountability court in the Toshakhana case.
The court not only imposed rigorous imprisonment but also disqualified Khan from holding any public office for the next 10 years. The couple was fined PKR 1.573 billion as part of the judgement.
The Toshakhana case became a major point of contention in national politics after the Election Commission of Pakistan disqualified the PTI chief for making "false statements and incorrect declarations" last year, ARY News reported.
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Donald Trump has yet to officially clinch the Republican presidential nomination, but he's already begun to tease about a running mate. The NPR Politics Podcast dives into who might be on his list.
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Donald Trump has yet to officially clinch the Republican presidential nomination, but he's already begun to tease about a running mate. The NPR Politics Podcast dives into who might be on his list.
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Updated January 31, 2024 at 5:33 PM ET
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday but signaled that rates could fall in the coming months if inflation continues to cool.
Policy makers have kept their benchmark interest rate between 5.25% and 5.5% — the highest in over two decades — since July.
Fed chairman Jerome Powell told reporters Wednesday that interest rates are unlikely to go any higher and that he and his colleagues are beginning to contemplate cutting rates.
"If the economy evolves broadly as expected, it will likely be appropriate to begin dialing back policy restraint at some point this year," Powell said.
He cautioned that the economy remains unpredictable and said the central bank would proceed cautiously.
"The economic outlook is uncertain and we remain highly attentive to inflation risks," Powell said.
The Fed has been pleasantly surprised by the rapid drop in inflation in recent months. Core prices in December — which exclude food and energy prices — were up just 2.9% from a year ago, according to the Fed's preferred inflation yardstick. That's a smaller increase than the 3.2% core inflation rate that Fed officials had projected in December.
If that positive trend continues, the Fed may be able to start cutting interest rates as early as this spring. First, though, Powell said he and his colleagues will need to see additional evidence that inflation is easing. And he sounded doubtful about a rate cut at the Fed's next meeting in March.
"Based on the meeting today, I would tell you that I don't think it's likely the committee will reach a level of confidence by the time of the March meeting," Powell said. "But that's to be seen."
Investors were disappointed at the prospect of having to wait longer for a rate cut. The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 317 points. Investors are still hopeful about a rate cut by the following Fed meeting in May. Markets put the likelihood of that at better than 90%.
Good omens in the economy
Both the economy and the job market have performed better than expected over the last year, despite the highest interest rates since 2001. The nation's gross domestic product grew 3.1% in 2023, while employers added 2.7 million jobs
Unemployment has been under 4%for nearly two years. And average wages in December were up 4.1% from a year ago.
While that strong economy is welcome news for businesses and workers, it also raises the risk of reigniting inflation. As a result, Fed policymakers say they'll be cautious not to cut interest rates prematurely.
"We have history on this," Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic told the Rotary Club of Atlanta this month. "In the '70s, the Fed started removing accommodation too soon. Inflation spiked back up. Then we had to tighten. Inflation came down. Then we removed it again. Inflation went back up. And by the time we were done with that, all Americans could think about was inflation."
The Fed is determined not to repeat that '70s show. At the same time, waiting too long to cut interest rates risks slowing the economy more than necessary to bring inflation under control.
A report from the Labor Department Wednesday showed employers' cost for labor rose more slowly than expected in the final months of last year. Labor costs increased just 0.9% in the fourth quarter. That's a smaller increase than the previous quarter, suggesting labor costs are putting less upward pressure on prices.
Fed officials promised to keep an eye on upcoming economic data and adjust accordingly.
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Job switching no longer brings same pay boost as before
The latest ADP private payrolls report showed a normalization in wage growth for job changers. With wage benefits from changing jobs moderating back to more typical pre-pandemic levels, there is diminishing incentive for workers to voluntarily leave their current positions.
Yahoo Finance's Josh Schafer breaks down the details.
For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live.
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TORONTO, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Mason Resources Inc. ("Mason") (TSXV: LLG) (OTCQX: MGPHF) is pleased to announce that it closed today the sale of the Lac Guéret Property, targeted for the development of the Uatnan Mining Project, pursuant to the previously announced asset purchase agreement dated January 21, 2024 (the "APA") with Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. ("NMG") (NYSE: NMG) (TSXV: NOU).
In consideration for the sale of the Lac Guéret Property, Mason received 6,208,210 common shares of NMG, representing approximately 9.25% of the issued and outstanding common shares of NMG.
A copy of the APA is available under Mason's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
About Mason Resources Inc.
Mason Resources Inc. is a Canadian corporation focused on seeking investment opportunities. Mason is the largest shareholder of Black Swan Graphene Inc. ("Black Swan") (TSX.V: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) focusing on the large-scale production of patented high-performance and low-cost graphene products aimed at several industrial sectors, including concrete and polymers, which are expected to require large volumes of graphene and, in turn, large volumes of graphite. Black Swan aims at leveraging Québec's emerging graphite industry to establish an integrated supply chain. In 2023, Black Swan, Nationwide Engineering Research & Development Ltd., and Arup Group Ltd. announced strategic partnerships and, in 2024, Black Swan announced a commercial agreement with Hubron International Ltd. Black Swan's graphene processing technology was developed over the span of a decade by Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd., a United Kingdom-based global chemicals manufacturer, with a century-long track record.
For more information: www.masonresourcesinc.com and www.blackswangraphene.com.
About Nouveau Monde Graphite
Nouveau Monde Graphite is striving to become a key contributor to the sustainable energy revolution. The Company is working towards developing a fully integrated source of carbon-neutral battery anode material in Québec, Canada, for the growing lithium-ion and fuel cell markets. With enviable ESG standards, NMG aspires to become a strategic supplier to the world's leading battery and automobile manufacturers, providing high-performing and reliable advanced materials while promoting sustainability and supply chain traceability.
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MIAMI — A federal judge has dismissed the Walt Disney Company's lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Disney sued after DeSantis and state lawmakers removed its self-governing status in 2023.
Backed by Republican lawmakers, DeSantis dissolved a special district near Orlando that for more than fifty years had governed Walt Disney World. He acted after Disney's CEO opposed a law limiting how sex orientation and gender identity can be discussed in the schools. The Parental Rights in Education Act was labeled "Don't Say Gay" by opponents.
At DeSantis' request, Florida's GOP-controlled legislature created a new special district, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, controlled by the Republican Governor's appointees. Disney sued in federal court, saying DeSantis was retaliating against the company, punishing it for exercising its First Amendment right to freedom of speech. Disney also canceled plans for a $1 billion campus in Florida.
In a 17-page order, U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor dismissed the case, saying Disney lacks standing to sue the governor. The judge also said while Disney could sue the new DeSantis-appointed board, it hadn't shown evidence that actions by the new board had harmed the company. In addition, Winsor said the law prohibits plaintiffs from bringing a free speech challenge to constitutionally enacted laws.
A DeSantis spokesman hailed the decision saying, "the Corporate Kingdom is over. The days of Disney controlling its own government and being placed above the law are long gone. Disney is still just one of many corporations in the state and they do not have a right to their own special government."
Disney says it will "press forward with its case." In a statement after the ruling, a company spokesperson said, "If left unchallenged, this would set a dangerous precedent and give license to states to weaponize their official powers to punish the expression of political viewpoints they disagree with."
Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board are also embroiled in lawsuits in state court.
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Adele announces open-air summer shows in Europe
By Laura Harding, PA Deputy Entertainment Editor31/01/2024
Adele has announced a string of open-air shows in Europe this summer.
The British superstar will take to the stage in a bespoke arena in Munich, Germany, for four nights in August.
She wrote on Instagram: “So a few months ago I got a call about a summer run of shows.
“I’ve been content as anything with my shows in London’s Hyde Park and my residency in Vegas, so I hadn’t had any other plans.
“However, I was too curious to not follow up and indulge in this idea – a one off, bespoke pop-up stadium designed around whatever show I want to put on? Ohh!?
“Pretty much slap bang in the middle of Europe? In Munich? That’s a bit random, but still fabulous!
“Right after the Euros? Come on England! With the Olympics next door? Go on Simone! And some of my favourite artists playing shows too? Why … YES!!
“I haven’t played in Europe since 2016! I couldn’t think of a more wonderful way to spend my summer and end this beautiful phase of my life and career with shows closer to home during such an exciting summer.
“Guten Tag babes x”
The shows, at Munich Messe, will take place on August 2, 3, 9 and 10 and will feature a combination of seated grandstands and standing areas with capacity for 80,000 people per night.
They mark the first time Adele has played mainland Europe since 2016.
She last played in the UK in July 2022 at the British Summer Time festival in Hyde Park.
The singer is currently performing the last leg of her Las Vegas residency Weekends With Adele, which runs until mid-June.
Ticket registration is open now at Adele.com and closes on February 5.
Tickets go on general sale to the public on February 9.
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While Christmas time is typically the holiday people spend the most money celebrating each year, Valentine’s Day can also be pretty expensive.
Between flowers and chocolates, a night out at a nice restaurant, jewelry or any other way you like to celebrate, the costs can add up pretty quickly.
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Luckily, if you plan ahead a bit and don’t simply run to a flower shop or the grocery store on Valentine’s Day morning, you can save some cash — and time and stress.
Groupon is currently offering Valentine’s Day deals on everything from flowers and candy to jewelry, wine and even activities to do with your Valentine. All deals can be purchased right online, so you don’t need to go to a store or be in a rush when you realize Feb. 14 is quickly approaching.
Take a look at just some of the many deals you can order right now through Groupon to ensure they’ll arrive on time for Valentine’s Day.
24 Luxury Long Stem Rose Bouquet
You can’t go wrong with flowers on Valentine’s Day and this deal from Rose Farmers will get you 77% off a bouquet of 24 roses.
Regularly priced at $80, you can now get them for just $18, a savings of $62. The color will be chosen by the company, with colors ranging from red and pink to white, yellow and even purple.
Shipping is not included in the cost, but the roses can be shipped anywhere in the
Continental U.S. and you can include a note.
Three-Month Eucalyptus Delivery Subscription
If you want to give more than just one bouquet of flowers, you can instead get a great deal on this three-month eucalyptus delivery subscription, now more than 40% off and priced at $38.
The subscription includes one bouquet of seasonal eucalyptus stems per month. Grown in California, each box includes care instructions for the eucalyptus, which can be put in a vase or hung in the shower to create a spa-like atmosphere.
You can also get a one-month subscription for just $9 or a six-month subscription for $75. Shipping is free for three and six month subscriptions, but you will need to pay shipping if you want just one month.
Valentine’s Day Chocolates Candy Snack Box
Next on every Valentine’s Day list is sweet treats, but if you don’t want to buy the typical heart-shaped box of chocolates, you can get this Valentine’s Day Chocolates Candy Snack Box instead.
MORE: Best Valentine’s Day candy
Now priced at $30, the box is for everyone, including children, and includes more than a dozen items ranging from a stuffed animal to snacks like popcorn and pretzels and, of course, lots of candy.
Just some of the items in the box include Reese’s hearts, Fun Dip, Rice Krispies treats, hot chocolate, gummy bears and lollipops.
Custom Photo Necklaces
Jewelry is always a good choice for Valentine’s Day, especially when you can get a discount!
Regularly priced at $150, you can get this One Custom Photo Necklace for just $18, a savings of $132. The necklace is hand-crafted from metal and designed based on a photo you send the company. The necklace can include everything from a dog to a child or even a family photo.
You can also order two necklaces for $35, which saves you $265. Shipping prices start at $7.99 for one necklace.
Middle Sister Red or White Wine 6 Pack
A gift that will last longer than just Valentine’s Day, you can save $23 on this 6-pack of Middle Sister Red or White Wine.
You can choose between Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Moscato, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blend or Pinot Noir. You can also get a 12-pack of Cabernet for $87, which is a savings of $57.
Of course, you must be at least 21 years old to order and someone will need to sign for the delivery, so make sure you or your valentine are home when it gets delivered.
Regal Premiere Movie Ticket and Concession Options
A trip to the movies is a great way to spend Valentine’s Day and with this deal from Regal cinemas, you can save on both the movie tickets and snacks.
You can get one Regal Premiere ticket for $12.50, which can be used at any Regal theater and for any movie, meaning you can use it at the spur of the moment whenever you feel like catching a film.
You can also grab a voucher for a small popcorn priced at $7.19 and a snack pack for $6.88.
Ultrasonic Aromatherapy Oil Diffuser with Essential Oils Set
If your Valentine could use some relaxation, this Ultrasonic Aromatherapy Oil Diffuser with Essential Oils Set is 60% off, priced at just $40.
The diffuser also acts as a humidifier, producing a cool mist that can help moisture dry air. The set comes with a diffuser and six essential oils. Scents differ depending on which set you choose, which ranges from the top blends, oils for men, winter blends, yoga and relaxation and even blends that are safe for children.
If you know your Valentine already has a collection of essential oils, you can instead purchase just the diffuser for $30.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) spoke with reporters on the growing chaos in the Middle East.
Iranian-backed factions have launched 166 attacks on US forces in the Middle East since September.
Senator Kennedy unloaded on Joe Biden, saying Biden needs to grow a pair of oranges.
Senator John Kennedy: Switching gears quickly to Iran, President Biden said that he has decided how to respond to those attacks that left three Americans dead. I’m wondering, how do you think that the administration should be.
President Biden needs to grow a pair of oranges and open Iran up like a soft peanut. Now the American can – Our military has been attacked 150 times. We’ve only responded a couple of times. We’re in a bar fight. President Biden needs to stop quoting Sacrates and reading Beowulf to the ayatollahs. These are hard men and they want to kill Americans and they want to kill Jews and they want to drink our blood out of a boot. And we have to respond accordingly. Got to go to committee CEO, senator.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Vivian McCall, reporter for The Stranger, about recent raids in Seattle's gay bars. Members of the city's LGBTQ-plus community are looking for answers.
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LOS ANGELES -- Since Jim Harbaugh accepted the Los Angeles Chargers' head-coaching job last week, he's been reaching out to several players, including Quentin Johnston, whom Harbaugh faced two years ago as the coach at Michigan in the College Football Playoff semifinal.
Johnston and TCU won that game over Michigan, 51-45, with the star receiver snagging six catches for 163 yards and one touchdown. Harbaugh will be entering a TCU-laden locker room that includes Johnston, receiver Derius Davis and quarterback Max Duggan, who were all on that Horned Frogs team that beat Harbaugh's Wolverines.
Harbaugh joked about that point in his and Johnston's first interaction, before telling the rookie his excitement about coaching him this season.
"His past experience with the 49ers and then going to college, I have no doubt in my mind that he can get that done with this team at this level once again," said Johnston, the Chargers' 2023 first-round pick. "So we've got a world of confidence with him. I've been texting back and forth with some of the players, and we're very excited to get back to work."
Harbaugh, who will have his introductory news conference Thursday, coached the 49ers from 2011-14, when his teams made three conference championships and a Super Bowl. Under Harbaugh, receiver Michael Crabtree had some of his best seasons, including career highs of 1,105 yards and nine touchdowns in 2012.
The Chargers selected Johnston with the No. 21 pick last year. He showed flashes of the potential that made him a top pick, such as a 51-yard reception in a loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 14, but Johnston's season was more bad than good as he struggled with drops (3). He finished with 38 catches for 431 yards and two touchdowns.
Johnston has acknowledged his struggles but is confident he can turn it around with Harbaugh.
"I didn't really get a chance to show who I really was and what type of player I am, but I still got the world of confidence in myself even if nobody doesn't," Johnston told ESPN. "And so, you know, going into this next season, I can't wait. Like I said, I feel like I'm due for a breakout, so I'm very excited for that."
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Building Bridges: The Gaurav & Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation's Pioneering Efforts in Addressing the Critical Link between Food and Energy.
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- The Gaurav & Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation, an American-based organization founded in 2015, is making significant strides in tackling the pressing issues of food and energy insecurity globally. With projections indicating the depletion of world oil reserves in less than 50 years, the foundation recognizes the urgency of addressing these challenges now to secure a better future for all.
Taking an on-the-ground, from-the-inside-out approach, the foundation immerses itself in communities that lack fundamental resources and works towards policy changes at the root of current systems. The objective is to bring awareness to the interconnectedness of food and energy security, creating a collective movement that transcends borders.
The Gaurav & Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation concentrates its efforts on two main areas – food and energy security. Recognizing that 828 million people currently live in hunger, the foundation emphasizes addressing the root causes of food insecurity, including socioeconomic and political factors such as inequality, conflict, and flawed health systems.
The foundation also sheds light on the critical role of energy in every step of the food production process, emphasizing that disadvantaged areas face barriers to reliable energy sources. By providing information from the ground up, the foundation aims to create awareness about the essential intersection of food and energy.
As part of its commitment to creating worldwide impact, the Gaurav & Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation co-hosted the 2022 Atlantic Council Global Food Security Forum in Bali from November 12 – 13, 2022. The forum brought together international, regional, and local food security leaders, government officials, corporate and business leaders, experts, and advocates. It aimed to shape public policies, business practices, and media discourse to strengthen global food systems and fight world hunger.
Gaurav Srivastava, founder of the foundation, highlighted the staggering numbers associated with food insecurity, emphasizing the need for global cooperation. Cindy McCain, the US permanent representative to the United Nations agencies in Rome, pointed out the impact on both poor and rich countries, questioning how one in eight children in the wealthiest nation, the United States, goes to bed hungry every night.
The conference concluded with an appearance by Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who emphasized the responsibility to be part of the solution for the global world, and a performance by philanthropist John Legend, who called for collective action to fix hunger.
As the Gaurav & Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation looks to the future, it calls on government officials, business leaders, and policymakers to join hands in fostering crucial discussions around food and energy security. By addressing these issues head-on, the foundation aims to create a world where communities, both local and global, are safe places that feel like home.
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