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NFL players steadily have used more mental health resources since the pandemic, league and union say
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Former NFL offensive lineman T.J. Lang said no one discussed mental health 15 years ago at the start of his career.
“When you’re a big, burly athlete there’s part of you that takes pride in keeping things to yourself and looking like you’re put together,” said Lang, who played in Green Bay for eight seasons and wrapped up his career after the 2018 season following a two-year stint with the Detroit Lions. “It’s a different world now. I think it’s good that the NFL and teams are trying to help out, and make sure their players are in the right head space.
“There’s ultimate pressure in this sport. Sometimes people fail, and sometimes people need help. The more that teams encourage and normalize it, the better.”
The NFL and NFL Players Association in 2019 agreed to make it a requirement to have a licensed behavioral health clinician on the staff of each team in an effort to increase mental health resources.
“It was pivotal in terms of setting a standard,” said Amber Cargill, director of wellness at the NFLPA.
The Kansas City Chiefs, who will face the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl on Feb. 11, are one of several teams in the league with a full-time professional dedicated to mental health.
The Niners have a licensed behavioral health clinician at their training facilities for 20 to 30 hours a week, much more than the eight to 12 hours mandated in the collective bargaining agreement.
The Ravens, whom the Chiefs beat in the AFC title game, hired someone before it was an obligation, adding team clinician Tricia Bent-Goodley to their staff in 2015.
“I believe we have a culture that has supported my work from its inception really and that starts from the top,” she said.
The league and union may not agree on a lot, but they seem to be like-minded in making mental health a priority and ensuring services are readily available.
There has been a steadily increasing number of players taking advantage of the opportunity to talk with mental health professionals ever since the COVID-19 pandemic started, the league and union say.
“Post-pandemic, we’ve seen an uptick in the willingness to have conversations about getting help and a normalizing of challenges like anxiety and depression,” Nyaka NiiLampti, the NFL’s vice president of clinical and wellness services, said in a recent telephone interview. “There’s also an increase in the recognition that you can’t have optimal physical performance if you’re not optimizing mental performance.”
Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker tried to keep his mind right during his rookie season this past year while coming back from a knee injury that ended his college career at Tennessee and coping with the death of loved ones. Hooker said he spoke with Michelle Garvin, a clinical psychologist who works with the Lions along with co-directors of player engagement, to develop strategies such as learning how to sleep better.
Garvin was hired by Lions general manager Brad Holmes three years ago and is part of a wellness team that includes Sean Pugh and Jessica Gray, whose offices are just steps outside the players’ locker room.
Linebacker Alex Anzalone had an issue of his own that he wanted to talk to someone about to try to get over the trauma triggered by the sound of his son’s leg breaking while they went down a slide together.
“When I came into work a couple days later I said: ‘Hey, Dr. Garvin. I got to talk to you,’” Anzalone recalled. “I could not get the sound of his leg cracking out of my head.
“We see her around all the time. She has open office hours, and Brad does a good job to emphasize that we should see her throughout the year.”
Lions coach Dan Campbell said Garvin has become an “unbelievable” part of the team, cultivating relationships with players over time to build trust.
“I do think our players, every year, they’re using it more and I do think it’s helping in all regards,” Campbell said. “You’re dealing with time management. You’re dealing with family issues. You’re dealing with anxiety issues.
“And she always pokes her head up there, too, with the coaches,” Campbell added. “She’ll come around once a week, once every couple of weeks and she wants to make sure that we’re being smart, getting rest.”
Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller put it simply.
“There’s a stigma but heck, it’s help,” he said. “If you’ve got a hamstring pull, you go to the doctor. If you’ve got a mental something, you go to the doctor.
“Sometimes you can’t control what happens physically. Like the body’s going to do it what the body’s going to do it. But if you’re solid mentally, all the other stuff works.”
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AP Sports Writer John Wawrow in Buffalo, New York, contributed to this report.
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HELENA — Marc Racicot, the former governor of Montana, is again breaking with Republican leadership, signing onto a court filing supporting efforts to keep former President Donald Trump off the ballot in 2024.
Racicot joined two other former Republican governors from the 1990s – Bill Weld of Massachusetts and Christine Todd Whitman of New Jersey – in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, as justices consider whether the state of Colorado can remove Trump from the ballot.
Last month, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled Trump wasn’t qualified for the ballot based on his actions leading up to the Jan. 6 riot. They cited the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which says no one can hold federal office if they “have engaged in insurrection or rebellion” against the U.S.
Racicot and the other governors argued in their brief that they and Trump have all taken oaths to protect and defend the Constitution. They said Trump violated his oath through actions that were “elevating his own political interests over the governmental stability secured by the peaceful transition of power.”
“Should Mr. Trump be permitted to stand again for election to the presidency, despite his past actions, neither Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment nor the oaths that undergird the bedrock premise that public officials serve to advance the welfare of the people and our common national project will ever be the same,” they continued. “They will have been rendered meaningless in their legal force and stripped of their moral authority and power.”
Racicot was twice elected governor as a Republican, serving from 1993 to 2001. However, in recent years, he’s angered state GOP leaders by endorsing Joe Biden over Trump in the 2020 presidential election and supporting Democratic-backed candidates in several Montana races. Last year, the state Republican Party Executive Committee approved a resolution rebuking Racicot.
Several top Montana Republicans have defended Trump’s place on the ballot. U.S. Sen. Steve Daines and the National Republican Senatorial Committee that he chairs submitted their own amicus brief, arguing that the Colorado Supreme Court had overstepped their authority.
“The right of all citizens to participate in free and fair elections and to vote for the candidate of their choice is the Constitution’s bedrock guarantee of American democracy,” their brief read. “The Colorado Supreme Court’s decision barring President Trump from the Republican Party’s primary election ballot breaches that guarantee and, if left standing, threatens to thwart the democratic process and the will of the American people in 2024 and beyond.”
Attorney General Austin Knudsen signed on to a brief with two dozen other Republican state attorneys general, saying the courts were wrong to take a position that Trump’s actions qualified as “insurrection.”
“[W]ithout a proclamation, courts—the Colorado Supreme Court included—are ill-equipped to second-guess the judgments of politicians, soldiers, and diplomats about how to label politically charged conflicts,” they said. “But when it comes to the events of January 6, at least, the Colorado court simply had no legal standard to apply.”
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| 2024-01-31T23:53:25Z
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The Los Angeles Clippers are in Washington to take on the Wizards on Wednesday night, but they'll have to do it without star Paul George.
George, who was dealing with a sore left groin over the last week, was initially not listed on the Clippers' injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards.
After going through the team's morning shootaround, Paul George was added to the injury report and downgraded to questionable. During his pre-game press conference, head coach Tyronn Lue reported that George would be out due to the groin injury. Amir Coffey will start in place of George.
Paul George (groin) will miss his first game with the issue tonight.
This will be just his 3rd missed game of the season. https://t.co/zIXmpPmBhd
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) January 31, 2024
The LA Clippers are in the midst of their Grammy trip — a season-long, seven game road trip — that started on January 25th and will end on February 5th. Paul George's status has been in question for every game since the start of the trip.
Paul George initially suffered what the team called a sore left groin in the Clippers' blowout win over the Sacramento Kings on December 12, 2023. George would miss one game against the Warriors before returning to face the New York Knicks. He hadn't been listed on the injury report with the same groin issue until this road trip.
The injury popped back up in last Sunday's comeback home win against the Brooklyn Nets. He subsequently played against the Los Angeles Lakers two nights later without any mention of the injury, but clearly played like he was affected by it. In his postgame press conference after the win, George said he suffered an aggravation of the injury against the Lakers, and wasn't sure if it was going to hold him out of any games.
“Yeah, it was something that re-aggravated from last game and just trying to be ahead of it,” George told reporters after last Tuesday's win. “So it's a little sore, but I was fine enough to lace it up and give it a go tonight.”
Paul George had played in every game of the Clippers road trip thus far against Toronto, Boston, and Cleveland, but has clearly not looked like himself offensively. George is shooting just 37.8 percent from the field (14-of-37) and just 30 percent from three (6-of-20) over the last three games.
Tyronn Lue has pointed out throughout this road trip that Paul George is still dealing with the affects of the groin injury and that the Clippers appreciate his playing through the discomfort. Despite his injuries, just having him available offers the Clippers a major spot-up and off-the-dribble threat.
“He's doing okay,” Tyronn Lue said after the Clippers' last win over the Cavs. “Just pushing through, playing the way he has. We appreciate that. We need everybody we can get because he's still dangerous on the floor and so just monitoring to see how he feels. Just making sure that he stays on his restriction. But he's fighting through something and playing and so we need him on the floor if he can be out there. And if not, then we understand. We appreciate him being on the floor fighting through what he's going through.”
Paul George had missed just two total games this season prior to tonight's game, showing elite durability while playing through some little nicks and bruises. Aside from the Warriors game, George also missed a game against the Dallas Mavericks due to a illness that grew rampant throughout the Clippers locker room in late December. The medical staff has also been taking the time with him both pre and postgame to ensure that he's getting the treatment necessary to continue to play.
The eight-time NBA All-Star is also actively negotiating a contract extension with the Clippers. Teammate Kawhi Leonard recently agreed to a three-year, $153 million extension with the team, and the expectation is that Paul George and the Clippers will reach an agreement on a new extension sooner rather than later.
“I'm extremely excited and happy for Kawhi reaching a deal to hopefully make him a Clipper for the rest of his career,” George said after Leonard's extension. “We'll see my situation when we get there, but again, just happy they got the deal done on his end. I know he wants to stay here and myself as well. When my time comes, we'll be ready for those conversations as well.”
When asked about his level of optimism that a deal could get done, George said he was optimistic.
“Yeah, I mean, absolutely,” George added. “You secure and lock in Kawhi. Definitely leaves the door open for myself, but very, very optimistic something will get done on my behalf, as well.
“We’re, we’re working through it. We’re working through it.”
In 43 appearances for the Clippers this season, George has averaged 23 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.6 steals per game on 46.3 percent shooting from the field, 41.2 percent from three, and 91 percent from the free throw line. The field goal, three-point, and free throw percentages are all career highs for Paul George.
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| 2024-01-31T23:53:28Z
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Rise of the Ronin
Feb. 1, 2024
Rise of the Ronin Gameplay Overview Trailer | State of Play 2024
Koei Tecmo revealed the first glimpse of gameplay for its upcoming third-person samurai game, Rise of Ronin which includes sword combat, flight, and more in this open-world action game coming to PS5.
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| 2024-01-31T23:53:29Z
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Kemp likened it to when he signed a measure in 2020 that allows additional penalties to be imposed for crimes motivated by a victim's race, religion, sexual orientation or other factors. That hate crimes law was spurred by the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man pursued and fatally shot while running near Brunswick, Georgia.
The antisemitism definition measure had stalled in 2023, but was pushed with fresh urgency this year amid the Israel-Hamas war and a reported surge in antisemitic incidents in Georgia. Sponsors say adopting the 2016 definition put forward by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance will help prosecutors and other officials identify hate crimes and illegal discrimination targeting Jewish people. That could lead to higher penalties under the 2020 hate crimes law.
The definition, which is only referred to in the bill, describes antisemitism as "a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.”
Kenneth Stern, the author of IHRA's definition, told The Associated Press that using such language in law is problematic, because an increasing number of Jews have adopted an antizionist position in opposition to Israeli actions.
Lawmakers in more than a half-dozen additional U.S. states are pushing laws to define antisemitism.
Opponents of the Georgia law warned it would be used to censor free speech rights with criticism of Israel equated to hatred of Jewish people. A coalition of organizations, including Jewish Voice for Peace and CAIR, issued a joint statement saying that the Georgia bill "falsely equates critiques of Israel and Zionism with discrimination against Jewish people."
But supporters say the definition will only come into play after someone has committed a crime. State Rep. John Carson, a Marietta Republican who was one of the bill's sponsors, said he believed the measure would be challenged in court the first time it is used, but predicted it would be upheld.
“I'm very confident this will stand up, like it has in other states,” Carson said.
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| 2024-01-31T23:53:31Z
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It is the offseason for college football, but Tennessee football has been grabbing the headlines for the wrong reasons, with the NCAA all over the program amid an ongoing investigation into the school’s utilization of name, image, and likeness benefits.
The NCAA’s scrutiny of Tennessee is not sitting well with plenty of people, including former college football star and ex-NFL player Danny Kanell. The former Florida State Seminoles quarterback recently went off on the NCAA for being overbearing. It’s not exactly the first time that the organization has been passionately criticized, but Kanell’s tirade is surely another hit in the image of the NCAA.
“They are trying to hold on to the tiny ounce of power that they think they have… they have completely lost control of college football,” Kanell said about the NCAA’s investigation of Tennessee that is mainly rooted in the recruitment process of Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava (h/t College Sports on SiriusXM).
The NCAA is mainly looking at a potential violation Tennessee committed in the recruitment of Iamaleava and his NIL deal with the SEC program.
In 2023, Iamaleava’s first season in college football, he appeared in five games for Tennessee and passed for 314 tards and two touchdowns with zero interceptions on 28/45 completions. Before committing to and enrolling at Tennessee, Iamaleava received plenty of offers from other big programs like the Alabama Crimson Tide, Arizona Wildcats, Florida Gators, LSU Tigers, Michigan State Spartans, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oregon Ducks, Ole Miss Rebels, and Oregon State Beavers among the many..
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| 2024-01-31T23:53:34Z
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Silent Hill 2 Remake Resurfaces at Last With New Trailer but No Release Date - State of Play 2024
Bloober Team's remake of the iconic horror game resurfaces at last.
After months of speculation and leaks, Blooper Team's highly-anticipated remake of Silent Hill 2 has resurfaced at last. Silent Hill 2 was shown during Wednesday's State of Play presentation, but unfortunately without a release date.
As part of the State of Play presentation today, the new trailer showcased new gameplay. A 2024 release date would not be entirely surprising as Sony prematurely announced earlier this month in a trailer that Silent Hill 2 Remake, along with other games such as Rise of the Ronin and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, were all slated to release this year on PS5.
Blooper Team first announced it was remaking Silent Hill 2 in 2022. Following its announcement, Blooper Team confirmed that while the gameplay will be updated, the development team is not making any changes to the story.
"We are focusing on bringing the distinct, visceral atmosphere back in the modernized Silent Hill 2," Blooper Team Chief Marketing Officer Anna Jasińska said in an interview with Dread XP in January 2023.
After the announcement, Silent Hill 2 largely disappeared from public view, leading to consternation from fans. Bloober Team did say that it's focusing in on the mass market while refuting claims that the remake will feature Pyramid Head's origin story.
Silent Hill 2 was originally released in 2001 on the PlayStation 2 and is often regarded as one of the best horror games ever made and one of the best games released on Sony's sixth-generation home gaming system. However, the game would eventually make its way onto the original Xbox and PC, too.
"Konami's effort is a damn scary game, entirely worth every last cent. It's frightening, deep, clever, and tries to improve the genre if just a little, and in the end, that's all I really want in a survival horror game," we wrote in our review of Silent Hill 2.
Today's Silent Hill 2 news was part of a broader stream from PlayStation, which also included new info on Rise of the Ronin, Stellar Blade, and more. For more, check out everything announced during today's State of Play presentation.
Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.
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| 2024-01-31T23:53:35Z
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E3 is gone for good, but the companies that once attended the conference every summer now host their own events instead. Sony’s event is called State of Play, and the latest edition of the showcase featured a laundry list of announcements and trailers.
If you didn’t have time to watch State of Play live, or you just want to rewatch all of your favorite trailers from the event, scroll on for a complete collection.
Helldivers 2
- Release date: February 8, 2024
Helldivers was a fun but forgettable top-down shooter that came and went back in 2015, but it’s sequel brings the action to 3D and looks like a ton of fun.
Stellar Blade
- Release date: April 26, 2024
Any game that looks this much like Nier: Automata is going to grab my attention.
Sonic X Shadow Generations
- Release date: Fall 2024
Sonic Generations was a return to form for 2D Sonic back in 2011, and over a decade later, the game is getting a remaster with a new story campaign starring Shadow.
Zenless Zone Zero
- Release date: TBD
From the creators of Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail comes a roguelike action RPG that STILL DOES NOT HAVE A RELEASE DATE. One of these days…
Foamstars
- Release date: February 6, 2024
Square Enix’s bizarre competitive shooter will be out in a week. If you’re not sure about buying it, it’s also available as part of PlayStation’s free games for PS Plus in February.
Dave the Diver
- Release date: April 2024
Dave the Diver was one of the best games of 2023, and now it’s coming to PS5. If you didn’t think it was possible to combine a fishing adventure with a restaurant simulator, you owe it to yourself to download this game when it comes to PlayStation.
V Rising
- Release date: 2024
One of the more unique survival games of the past few years is making its way to PS5. You play as a vampire who has awakened in a weakened state after years of slumber, and your goal is to rebuild your castle while building up an army of your own.
Silent Hill: The Short Message
- Release date: January 31, 2024
This Silent Hill spinoff game follows Anita as she tries to find out what happened to her friend Maya. You can download it for free from the PlayStation Store.
Silent Hill 2
- Release date: TBD
One of the most legendary survival horror games of all time is being remade for PS5. This trailer gives us a taste of the enhanced combat in the remake.
Judas
- Release date: TBD
Curious about what Ken Levine has been up to since the launch of BioShock Infinite more than a decade ago? Well, he founded a new studio called Ghost Story Games, and this is the story trailer for their first project, a first-person shooter called Judas.
Metro Awakening
- Release date: 2024
Deep Silver is bringing the post-apocalyptic world of the Metro series to PS VR2 with Metro Awakening. This story-driven first-person adventure game looks just as tense as the original shooters, just without quite as many guns, based on the trailer.
Legendary Tales
- Release date: February 8, 2024
Legendary Tales is a dungeon-crawling VR action RPG that features physics-based combat, randomly generated loot, a crafting system, magic abilities, and multiplayer for up to four players. Best of all, it was built from the ground up for virtual reality.
Dragon’s Dogma 2
- Release date: March 22, 2024
Dragon’s Dogma is one of the most underrated open-world RPGs of the last two decades, but it’s finally getting a well-deserved sequel. If you’re curious about what Dragon’s Dogma 2 brings to the table, check out this trailer highlighting the intense combat.
Rise of the Ronin
- Release date: March 22, 2024
In this extended gameplay demo, Rise of the Ronin looks like a thrilling mashup of Ghost of Tsushima and some of the more recent Assassin’s Creed games.
Until Dawn
- Release date: 2024
One of the most memorable horror games on the PS4 is being remade for PS5 and PC. We’re not sure what has changed, but fans of the original from Supermassive Games will be excited to try to survive the interactive slasher movie once more later this year.
Death Stranding 2 On The Beach
- Release date: 2025
Ten minutes of footage from Death Stranding 2 will leave you with far more questions than answers, but would Hideo Kojima have it any other way? We get our best look yet at the much larger world Sam Porter will explore and attempt to connect, as well as our first look at some new characters played by Mad Max director George Miller and Elle Fanning.
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DENVER — The new musical adaptation of "The Color Purple" features University of Colorado Boulder alumnus Aba Arthur.
Arthur, who currently serves on the Dean’s Advisory Council for the College of Arts and Sciences, plays the role of Abena.
While working on "The Color Purple," Arthur received personal coaching from Oprah Winfrey, who produced the film.
“She was so incredible, very hands-on, very involved in the process as a producer,” Arthur said. “I don’t know that anybody was expecting that she would be as hands-on as she was, but I found her to be so generous. And she really spoke life into me and my future.”
Arthur, who is currently based in Atlanta and Los Angeles, talked about the feeling of being back in the Centennial State.
“I'm going to go back and visit CU Boulder's campus at some point and meet up with some of my old professors and hopefully talk to a few students. And it just, it touches my heart. It's all full circle. Every time I come back, it's a full circle moment,” Arthur said.
Arthur was also in the Marvel hit "Wakanda Forever" and will soon appear in a new TV series called "Bad Monkey" starring Vince Vaughn.
You can watch the full interview below.
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| 2024-01-31T23:53:35Z
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Liverpool’s statement thrashing of Chelsea reveals true impact of Jurgen Klopp decision
Liverpool 4-1 Chelsea: The Reds manager will leave the club at the end of the season but this devastating performance shows he has fuelled them to push for the Premier League title
A show of force from Liverpool but, maybe more importantly, intent. If one of the concerns from Jurgen Klopp’s shock announcement has been that his burgeoning title challengers might get distracted or lose focus, they responded by winning 4-1 against Chelsea in a strikingly convincing manner. Mauricio Pochettino angrily disputed some decisions but it’s hard to argue it would have made too much of a difference to the end result.
The long goodbye continues with some of the most devastatingly quick play in Europe, which was certainly too fast for a soft Chelsea team. It is another reason they will miss him, especially since this was yet another indication that an exciting new team really is coming together. This was all personified by 20-year-old Conor Bradley, whose thunderous assertiveness was only complemented by his youthful energy. The Northern Irish international scored a superb breakaway goal for 2-0 and then sent in the most inviting swerving cross for Dominik Szoboszlai to make it 3-0 with a plundering header. You could say he reminds you of a young Gareth Bale, but the Kop were right to sing “there’s only one Conor Bradley”. He looks to be a brilliant talent in his own right, who has so seamlessly slotted into a well-oiled Liverpool side.
It is the kind of developing team that Chelsea can only dream of, but should remind them that there is much more to nurturing a side than just buying potentially promising talent for needlessly pressurising transfer fees. Mauricio Pochettino instead has to preside over a squad that occasionally just looks like a disparate collection of young players, as they undeniably did here. Some of it fits together, such as goalscorer Christopher Nkunku, but a lot of it doesn’t yet look convincing or coherent.
That is bound to happen, since most of his squad are of the sort of age where inconsistency is inevitable. That’s fine if, as with Bradley, they’re coming into a team that functions. It’s a huge issue, however, if those same players bear considerable responsibility for making it function.
You couldn’t say that about Chelsea’s midfield here, as Anfield gleefully booed Moises Caicedo off. He was a Liverpool target only to go to Chelsea for the kind of £100m-plus price that now looks unfair on him. He would probably excel in Klopp’s team now.
Chelsea were instead so easy to play through, in a way that goes against their modern history – not least at this very stadium.
John Terry was in the away end to conspicuously remind people of that. That isn’t Chelsea any more. This isn’t a team yet.
The temptation has been to criticise Pochettino but it sometimes feels his only real mistake was in picking a project that has made some extreme strategic choices. The Argentine isn’t faultless, of course, but the doubts persist that this just isn’t a way to build a team.
Liverpool consequently deconstructed Chelsea with ease.
They were already pummelling Djordje Petrovic’s goal when Diogo Jota just worked his way through the centre of Pochettino’s defence to make it 1-0.
That was it in terms of a game. There was never any doubt. It might even have been worse for Chelsea had Darwin Nunez not missed a penalty in a way, well, that only Darwin Nunez can.
The Uruguayan was often brilliant, especially with the way he bullied the Chelsea defence all over their area. There was similarly a brilliant assist for Luis Diaz to make it 4-1.
Given that he had 11 shots that seemed to go every conceivable area except into the net. Given the perceptive quality of his ball for Diaz, it’s hard not to think he should try imagine every shot is a cross. It was maybe extreme Darwin. One of the biggest questions for whoever comes next is what they’re going to do with him.
It would, at this point, be one of few questions.
This isn’t yet extreme Klopp, which is both the excitement and the sadness about this season now. They already look like they can do so much more this season, which fosters the feeling that surely there is much more for the German to enjoy with this club.
He can only do what is right for himself, but the team he is leaving behind certainly looks like it is going in the right direction.
If they maintain the focus you would associate with Klopp’s best teams, it may really mean a last title challenge and maybe something more.
This superb win suggested that will not be an issue. This after all could have been an awkward game. Sunday’s FA Cup win was the initial emotional outpouring, which could feasibly have left them flat against a Chelsea team whose form has been better. It’s why this was such a setback for Pochettino, in performance more than crushing result. It’s also why it’s so promising for Liverpool in the long term and, somewhat poignantly, Klopp in the short term.
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Washington, Jan. 31: A far from buoyant President Nixon went before a joint session of Congress last night to deliver the State of the Union address and, at the end of a 45-minute address which harked back to his accomplishments during his first five years in the White House and spoke hopefully of the agenda for the remaining “three years of my term”, he dwelt briefly and emotionally on the state of his own perilled Presidency. Asserting once again that he would not resign and calling for a speedy end to all Watergate investigations, he told those who have been demanding his resignation or impeachment: “One year of Watergate is enough.” Adopting the defiant stance that has been his hallmark since he recently said that he “will fight like hell” to keep his job, and since his “Operation Candour” went awry, Mr. Nixon said that he would not walk away from the post to which he had been elected by the people. This declaration was greeted with cheers by his loyal Republican supporters, the members of the Cabinet and the President’s family present in the chamber. But most members opposed to him, within as well as outside his party, pointedly refrained from applauding this declaration of resoluteness. Senators Sam Ervin of the Watergate Committee, Edward Kennedy, Muskie, and Brooke, House Majority Leader Thomas O’Neil and Mr. Peter Rodino who heads the Judiciary Committee which is considering Mr. Nixon’s impeachment, sat woodenly throughout most of his speech.
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Players who prefer more of a tanky gameplay style will have a field day with King Shark as they blow through all of Brainiac’s army. However, some skill attributes work better than others, so we’re here to show you the best King Shark build in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
What Is the Best Build for King Shark in Kill the Justice League?
When it really comes to it, King Shark is all about heavy weaponry in Kill the Justice League, and the following attributes can definitely help with this class:
Best King Shark Loadouts
- Storm Warning
- Black Mask’s Bulletstorm
- Melee: Undertow
- Shield Mod: Riot Response
- Traversal Mod: Atlantean Spirits
- Grenade: Demolisher
Best King Shark Talents
- Ocean Blessing (Strength and Dominance)
- Firearm Aptitude (Firepower)
- Strong Swimmer (Powers of the Ancients)
- Heaviest Weapons (Firepower)
- Unyielding Hunger (Firepower)
- Royal Dominion (Strength and Dominance)
- Crashing Drop (Powers of the Ancients)
- Surf and Turf (Firepower)
- Royal Resurrection (Strength and Dominance)
- Depth Re-charge (Powers of the Ancients)
- Devastating Bite (Firepower)
- Imperial Guard (Strength and Dominance)
- Critical Drop (Powers of the Ancients)
- Dominating Strike (Strength and Dominance)
- Bullet Feeding Frenzy (Firepower)
- Primal Assault (Strength and Dominance)
- Shark Rage (Firepower)
- Unchained Power (Strength and Dominance)
- Ultimate Shark Strikes (Powers of the Ancients)
The Storm Warning will be one of the first weapons you earn in the early chapters of Kill the Justice League. But even though it’s an uncommon type, it can still take down enemies in a flash. It’s also easy to control, and you’ll rarely run out of magazines due to its extended size.
Apart from this gun, the deluxe edition weapon, Black Mask’s Bulletstorm, is top-tier. It comes with one of the highest DPS and even more attack damage than the others.
Some modifications, like the Atlantean Spirits Traversal Mod, are also built specifically for King Shark. You’ll need to progress through the main storyline to earn these, amongst the others on this list.
Now, we’ll move over to the intricate Talent tree. A few of these will be a no-brainer since only one skill will be included. On the other hand, tiers with multiple options can be challenging to choose from, especially when presented with three decisions. One of the first significant choices you’ll make is with the Tier 1 Strength and Dominance section.
When comparing the selections, Ocean Blessing proves to be the most beneficial. It helps players with combos where both melee damage and Shield Harvests have increased. You’ll blast through a lot of combos during fights, so Talents that reward you for them are your best bet.
Other Talents can make King Shark feel OP, including Unyielding Hunger and Royal Resurrection. Many of these skills are excellent for his heavy armory class and special traversal abilities.
That does it for our guide on King Shark’s best build in Kill the Justice League. For more Suicide Squad content, be sure to explore the relevant links below, including the best character to pick.
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Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., threw his support behind the bill on Wednesday morning. He spent part of the previous day meeting with GOP lawmakers who were concerned about particular features of the bill, namely the expanded child tax credit. Some were also unhappy that it fails to address the $10,000 cap on the total amount of property taxes or state or local taxes that consumers can deduct on their federal returns. Raising the cap is a top priority of lawmakers from members of the New York congressional delegation.
Johnson committed to moving a bill that addresses the cap, but there is no bill text yet and legislation would have to move through the House Rules Committee, which leaves the timing very much in flux. Athina Lawson, a spokeswoman for Johnson, said the speaker and the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., agreed to work with members to “find a path forward."
Johnson called the tax cut bill on the House floor important, bipartisan legislation that would revive "conservative pro-growth tax reform." He also said that it would bring an early end to a "wasteful COVID-era program" that has been plagued with fraud. Moving up the deadline for claiming the employee retention tax credit is expected to largely offset the cost of the tax cuts in the legislation.
Johnson also emphasized the importance of the bill moving through the House Ways and Means Committee before coming to the full House for a vote, saying it was a good example of how Congress is supposed to work.
House Republicans were anxious to restore full, immediate deductions that businesses can take for the purchase of new equipment and machinery, and for domestic research and development expenses. They argue such investments grow the economy and incentivize American companies to keep their manufacturing facilities and operations in the United States. The bill also provides businesses more flexibility in determining how much borrowing can be deducted.
“Each of these policies will help American businesses grow, create jobs and sharpen their competitive advantage against China,” Smith said as debate began on the House floor.
Democrats focused on boosting the child tax credit. The tax credit is $2,000 per child, but not all of that is refundable. The bill would incrementally raise the amount of the credit available as a refund, increasing it to $1,800 for 2023 tax returns, $1,900 for the following year and $2,000 for 2025 tax returns. The bill also adjusts the topline credit amount to temporarily grow at the rate of inflation.
Households benefitting as a result of the changes in the child tax credit would see an average tax cut of $680 in the first year, according to estimates from the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center.
Democrats pushed to restore the more generous tax credit they passed in 2021 in President Joe Biden's first year in office with payments occurring on a monthly basis. The credit was $3,600 annually for children under age 6 and $3,000 for children ages 6 to 17. But most lawmakers were willing to take what gains they could get through the compromise bill.
“You know I’ve been told that a half a loaf is better than none,” said Rep. Danny Davis, D-Ill. “This isn’t even half a loaf, but I’m going to vote for it because our families and businesses need help.”
“What’s in front of us tonight is pretty simple,” said Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass. “Sixteen million children will benefit from the improvement to the child tax credit. That’s a fact.”
But for some Democrats, it wasn’t enough.
“This bill provides billions of dollars in tax relief for the wealthy, pennies for the poor,” said Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn. “Big corporations are richer than ever. There is no even split.”
And for some Republicans, it was too much. The chief critics of the expanded child tax credit likened it to “welfare.”
“What is a refundable tax credit. It’s welfare by a different name. We’re going to give cash payments, checks, to people who don’t even pay taxes,” said Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky.
Rep. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., chafed at that characterization, saying “we all believe on this side of the aisle that you should work in order to receive federal benefits. That is something that this bill does.”
The bill keeps a threshold of a household having $2,500 in income to be eligible for refundable child tax credit payments.
The bill also would enhance a tax credit for the construction or rehabilitation of rental housing targeted to lower-income households, adding an estimated 200,000 housing units around the country. And it would ensure victims of certain natural disasters and the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment don't get hit with a big tax bill for payments they received as compensation for their losses.
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Jackie Robinson was a big icon for individuals not only for baseball but also for the fight for civil rights. There were a lot of things made to immortalize the Los Angeles Dodgers, then Brooklyn Dodgers, legend. One of them that stood out was the statue at McAdams Park in Wichita by League 42. Unfortunately, it was defaced on January 24 by a bunch of unnamed vandals. Now, members of the community have been finding ways to replace the MLB legend's statue.
There were GoFundMe efforts and other sorts of efforts to raise money for the statue. However, none of them were enough quite yet. This caught the attention of the MLB and it prompted a heartwarming gesture to League 42. 30 Clubs along with the league's Commissioner's office have stated that they will fund the costs of replacement for the Jackie Robinson statue at McAdams Park. Other than fixing up the Dodgers legend's figure, they will also offer other types of support to the league, per Bob Lutz of the League 42 Foundation.
The figure was completely stolen from its place in Wichita. It was cut to the ankles and apparently stolen using a truck. Some parts of the Dodgers great's statue were also found in a trash can fire on the 30th of January. The perpetrators have still not been caught but the vehicle they used has been found.
The GoFundMe for the statue raised nearly $130,00o but it does not look to be enough which is why this gesture from the league matters.
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Silent Hill 2 Remake
Feb. 1, 2024
Silent Hill 2 - Official Gameplay Trailer | State of Play 2024
Konami has released the gameplay trailer for the Silent Hill 2 remake, which is now in development for PS5.
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The International Olympic Committee is still not impressed with Italy's determination to spend about $90 million rebuilding a historic bobsled track for the 2026 Winter Games.
The IOC's latest statement Wednesday on the public rift came one day after local organizers of the Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympics moved ahead with a plan to revive a century-old sliding track in the Dolomites ski resort.
Aiming to avoid construction costs and potential white elephant venues, the IOC wants the Winter Games, opening in just two years' time, to use an existing track — with two nearby options in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Igls, Austria.
The issue has become one of Italian national pride to avoid paying another country to stage 12 of the 116 medal events.
"The IOC firmly believes that the existing number of sliding centers, globally, is sufficient for the current number of athletes and competitions in the sports of bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton," the Olympic body said in a statement.
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The IOC's opposition to an Italian renewal project on such a tight schedule — either at Cortina or Cesana, the now-closed sliding track at the 2006 Turin Olympics that was previously considered — has been publicly clear since its annual meeting in October held in Mumbai, India.
"(Only) existing and already operating tracks should be considered due to the very tight timeline remaining," the IOC said in a statement, stating it had been "unequivocal that no permanent venue should be built without a clear and viable legacy plan."
Italy's deputy prime minister detailed his country’s position Tuesday.
"It is not acceptable for the bobsled races to take place outside Italy," Antonio Tajani said on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. "We will do everything to achieve the goal."
Still, the Italian organizing committee aims to have a back-up plan if renovating the Cortina track used at the 1956 Winter Games is not ready by March next year.
The committee said after a board meeting Tuesday its plans rest on signing a contract with a Parma-based construction company that has offered to rebuild the Cortina track for $89 million.
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As of January 31, 2024, Nintendo has still yet to announce its next game console. We expect to learn more in the coming weeks, but in the meantime, all we have to go on are some rumors and leaks. Of course, there are people in the industry who have some knowledge about the Switch 2, but they’re not going to give up any of Nintendo’s secrets.
To that point, EA CEO Andrew Wilson was asked about Nintendo’s Switch follow-up in a call with investors this week and delivered a tactful answer (via Eurogamer).
First, Wilson said he would “absolutely not comment on anything that has not been announced or acknowledge it in any way.” He’s been in the industry for decades, so it’s no surprise that he knows how to avoid answering questions he shouldn’t be answering.
But he did speak more generally about upcoming consoles, and about how excited EA is to see “new platforms” and what they have to offer.
“What I would say to the extent that platforms over the course of the last 20 years have come out and offered improved CPU, GPU, memory, battery life, screen resolution… where we’re able to deliver more immersion for our players, particularly around our biggest franchises like FC, like Madden, like Battlefield, like Apex [Legends] that has typically been very good for our business,” Wilson explained. “Our players’ ability to really experience our games at the highest level has typically worked out very well for us.”
“And so without commenting at all on anything around Nintendo or the Switch, I would just say new platforms are good for us, where new platforms offer improved CPU, GPU, memory, battery life, screen resolution,” Wilson added, “that typically is a plus for our particular portfolio of games and the community that plays them.”
It’s a safe bet that the Switch 2 will be more powerful than its predecessor, but the real question is how capable it will be relative to the PS5 and Xbox Series X. No one expects the Switch 2 to outpace the latest consoles from Sony or Microsoft, but if it can be about as powerful as the PS4 or Xbox One, publishers like EA will have an easier time bringing their multiplatform titles to Nintendo’s platform. That would be a win for everyone involved.
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Dave the Diver is the gift that keeps on giving, thanks to its quality-of-life updates and unique collaborations. But even with all of the game’s wacky features, I never expected it to see a crossover with the legendary reptilian monster Godzilla.
In the snippet shown during the PlayStation State of Play showcase, we see Godzilla emerging from the ocean next to the beloved Bancho’s restaurant. If you look closely, you’ll also notice another monster that looks similar to the Mantis Shrimp boss. That means we could see a similar face-off like Godzilla versus King Kong, which would certainly be a sight to behold.
It isn’t entirely clear if Godzilla will be a boss to defeat like the others you may have faced off against. Or, maybe the beast could be an ally that could help in an upcoming fight. It will likely unleash a brutal brawl, nonetheless, and you can expect the DLC’s release sometime in May 2024.
Based on what we’ve seen from past crossovers, you can look forward to new fish types and locations. In particular, Dredge introduced the latest crustaceans, providing more recipes and challenges.
Apart from the collaboration with Godzilla, Dave the Diver will arrive on PlayStation in April. Fans have been waiting around for this launch since it was first released, and now they can finally dive into all of Dave’s sea adventures.
The game has gradually made it onto other platforms, starting out with PC and eventually onto the Nintendo Switch. However, there has been no word on an Xbox release, nor will it be available on the Game Pass anytime soon.
With all of the new content expected to come, it seems like Dave the Diver will continue to thrive in the gaming industry, and it’s certainly well-deserved. These updates will, of course, improve the hidden gem of 2023 even further, bringing in more sea shenanigans to come.
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Washington, Jan. 31: A far from buoyant President Nixon went before a joint session of Congress last night to deliver the State of the Union address and, at the end of a 45-minute address which harked back to his accomplishments during his first five years in the White House and spoke hopefully of the agenda for the remaining “three years of my term”, he dwelt briefly and emotionally on the state of his own perilled Presidency. Asserting once again that he would not resign and calling for a speedy end to all Watergate investigations, he told those who have been demanding his resignation or impeachment: “One year of Watergate is enough.” Adopting the defiant stance that has been his hallmark since he recently said that he “will fight like hell” to keep his job, and since his “Operation Candour” went awry, Mr. Nixon said that he would not walk away from the post to which he had been elected by the people. This declaration was greeted with cheers by his loyal Republican supporters, the members of the Cabinet and the President’s family present in the chamber. But most members opposed to him, within as well as outside his party, pointedly refrained from applauding this declaration of resoluteness. Senators Sam Ervin of the Watergate Committee, Edward Kennedy, Muskie, and Brooke, House Majority Leader Thomas O’Neil and Mr. Peter Rodino who heads the Judiciary Committee which is considering Mr. Nixon’s impeachment, sat woodenly throughout most of his speech.
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Podesta was a behind-the-scenes veteran on climate in past Democratic administrations. He was brought back to the White House last year to put into place an ambitious U.S. climate program revived with the $375 billion approved in the 2022 climate law. He also led the administration's climate task force.
Kerry's job was created by the Biden administration specifically to fight climate change on the global stage. Kerry has been in the position since Biden took office in 2021.
Kerry's appointment did not require confirmation by the Senate, but a law passed in 2022 requires that special envoys reporting to the secretary of state will have to win Senate approval.
In a step that avoids a potential partisan fight in the Senate, Podesta was not named as climate envoy but rather a senior adviser to the president for international climate policy.
As outlined Wednesday by the White House, Podesta will continue to be involved in overseeing federal spending under the climate law, known as the Inflation Reduction Act, along with domestic climate priorities, adding the international portfolio that Kerry handled. The job will not require Senate confirmation.
White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients said Kerry “has tirelessly trekked around the world'' to help confront the climate crisis, most recently at a U.N. climate conference in Dubai late last year.
“There is no one better than John Podesta to make sure” the U.S. continues to “meet the gravity of this moment,” Zients said, calling Podesta “a fierce champion for bold climate action” who has served three Democratic presidents and has Biden's trust.
The Washington Post first reported Podesta's appointment.
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Silent Hill: The Short Message
Feb. 1, 2024
Silent Hill: The Short Message Reveal Trailer | State of Play 2024
Konami has announced a first-person Silent Hill game, The Short Message, will be free-to-play later today on PS5.
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No one is shocked the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs are meeting in Super Bowl LVIII. The core of these teams didn't just battle for the Vince Lombardi Trophy four years ago, but entered the 2023 season as favorites to rep their respective conference at the biggest event in sports. The Philadelphia Eagles would've been nearly as unsurprising participants in Las Vegas, especially after going 10-1 through late November. Instead of rising to the occasion like the Niners and Chiefs when it mattered most, though, last year's NFC champions crumbled.
The Eagles finished the regular season 1-5, dropping to the fifth seed in the NFC playoffs. They were embarrassed by Baker Mayfield and the 9-8 Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card round, falling 32-9 at Raymond James Stadium to end what turned out to be a disastrous season in humiliating fashion.
Philadelphia has opted against making the sweeping changes their last two months of the season suggested might be necessary. The team is hanging onto head coach Nick Sirianni, but replaced Ben Johnson and Sean Desai at offensive and defensive coordinator with Kellen Moore and Vic Fangio, respectively.
Will tweaks to the coaching staff fix the sweeping issues that contributed to the Eagles stunning late-season collapse? We won't know for sure until nearly a year from now. With 2023 now firmly in the rearview mirror, though, running back D'Andre Swift insisted it wasn't coaching issues or even locker room friction that sparked Philadelphia's downfall. As he sees it, the Eagles' labors were simply a result of poor execution.
“It's tough, it's tough. Later in the year, people start playing their best ball later in the year. It come down to we didn't make enough plays, that's how I feel. We didn't make enough plays,” Swift said of the Eagles' season-ending slide on Micah Parsons' podcast. “People might say play-calling, coaching, whatever it is may be. But end of the day, we out there, we gotta make it happen. Whatever might get called, players gotta execute. It comes down to execution. That's what I feel like we really didn't do a good enough job of. From top to bottom, we just didn't make enough plays.”
D'Andre Swift was honest on what went wrong for Philly after their 10-1 start
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Eagles poised to look much different in 2024
Maybe changes at offensive and defensive coordinator are all Philadelphia needs to fulfill the potential the team while advancing to the Super Bowl a year ago. Even if the Eagles' coaching staff truly levels up, though, it may not be enough to them to get back to the football promised land given the defections they're facing over the offseason.
Franchise icon Jason Kelce seems set to retire, as does fellow longtime Philadelphia great Fletcher Cox. Key contributors like Swift, Brandon Graham and Zach Cunningham headline a list of 20 pending free agents, including depth offensive linemen Jack Driscoll and Iosua Opeta. AJ Brown likely isn't going anywhere despite a rocky 2023 season marked by rumors of tension between he and team leaders. Jalen Hurts and D'Vonta Smith will definitely be back.
Most of the Eagles' stars, at least, are returning. But top-to-bottom talent helped drive them to a Super Bowl berth last year, and losing a presence like Kelce—and potentially Cox and Graham—will make it even harder for Philadelphia to manage the all-around alchemy every team must muster to play for the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Nothing is guaranteed in the NFL, a reality the Eagles learned the hard way in 2023. Superior execution going forward would definitely go a long way toward Philadelphia avoiding the pitfalls that doomed them this season. What if this team's window as a perennial Super Bowl threat has closed, though?
Needless to say, keep an eye on how the Eagles go about the offseason. Some roster churn is inevitable. Too much of it, though, could leave Philadelphia a shell of the team that once seemed on the verge of a dynasty, forcing the organization to effectively start anew.
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The International Olympic Committee is still not impressed with Italy's determination to spend about $90 million rebuilding a historic bobsled track for the 2026 Winter Games.
The IOC's latest statement Wednesday on the public rift came one day after local organizers of the Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympics moved ahead with a plan to revive a century-old sliding track in the Dolomites ski resort.
Aiming to avoid construction costs and potential white elephant venues, the IOC wants the Winter Games, opening in just two years' time, to use an existing track — with two nearby options in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Igls, Austria.
The issue has become one of Italian national pride to avoid paying another country to stage 12 of the 116 medal events.
"The IOC firmly believes that the existing number of sliding centers, globally, is sufficient for the current number of athletes and competitions in the sports of bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton," the Olympic body said in a statement.
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The IOC's opposition to an Italian renewal project on such a tight schedule — either at Cortina or Cesana, the now-closed sliding track at the 2006 Turin Olympics that was previously considered — has been publicly clear since its annual meeting in October held in Mumbai, India.
"(Only) existing and already operating tracks should be considered due to the very tight timeline remaining," the IOC said in a statement, stating it had been "unequivocal that no permanent venue should be built without a clear and viable legacy plan."
Italy's deputy prime minister detailed his country’s position Tuesday.
"It is not acceptable for the bobsled races to take place outside Italy," Antonio Tajani said on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. "We will do everything to achieve the goal."
Still, the Italian organizing committee aims to have a back-up plan if renovating the Cortina track used at the 1956 Winter Games is not ready by March next year.
The committee said after a board meeting Tuesday its plans rest on signing a contract with a Parma-based construction company that has offered to rebuild the Cortina track for $89 million.
Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com
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Emily Atack cradles growing baby bump at star-studded BAFTA party
Stars from TV, film and music gathered for a night of celebration at the Vanity Fair EE Rising Star Party, including the likes of Emily Atack, Frankie Bridge and Vernon Kay
Emily Atack showed off her blossoming bump as she attended a lavish event alongside the likes of Vernon Kay and fellow talented stars.
Celebrities from the world of music, TV, film and broadcasting mingled on the red carpet at the Vanity Fair EE Rising Star Party, which celebrates the only category of the BAFTA Film Awards voted for by the public.
Among those putting in appearances at the Four Seasons Hotel London on Wednesday, 31 January, were stars of popular TV shows The Crown, The Inbetweeners, Gossip Girl and Skins.
Big musical names included Frankie Bridge, Nicola Roberts, Paloma Faith, Ella Eyre and Bugzy Malone.
Let's take a closer look at the stars dominating the carpet with their sensational looks...
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The Kansas City Chiefs are going to the Super Bowl and star tight end Travis Kelce loves how head coach Andy Reid is letting Taylor Swift enjoy the ride.
After the Chiefs knocked off the Baltimore Ravens last weekend in the AFC Championship to advance to the big game, Reid was pictured pointing to the “Cruel Summer” hitmaker while she was on the field and he was on stage celebrating.
“This was the great photo tweeted out of Big Red showing a little love to Taylor up on the stage. He’s got a little point, they’re pointing at each other,” Jason Kelce said about the picture on the Jan. 31 episode of the “New Heights” podcast he does with his brother Travis Kelce.
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“Going to the Super Bowl, baby,” Travis Kelce said. “We’re going to the Bowl. We did it.”
Reid and Swift have history, too, that goes back a lot further than this season when she began turning up at Chiefs games because of her romance with Travis Kelce. Reid used to coach the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce said Swift and Reid knew each other “from the Philly days,” before he mentioned her father, Scott Swift.
“Shoutout to big Scott,” he said. “Him and Andy are good friends.”
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“That was a cool moment to see afterwards. I didn’t get to see it because I was up on the stage screaming, ‘Fight for your right.’ Yeah, that was a cool one,” he continued, while reflecting on the moment between Reid and Swift, who was on the field, as well as Jason Kelce and his parents.
Jason Kelce also congratulated Swift for her role this year.
“Shoutout to the newest members of the Chiefs kingdom, Taylor Swift, who has officially reached the Super Bowl in her rookie year,” he said, prompting Travis to laugh.
“Thanks for joining the team,” Travis said, before he thanked all of the Chiefs fans.
Reid, who once joked that he set up Swift and Travis Kelce, has talked about what life has been like with Swift around the team.
“She’s been great,” he said on the Jan. 29 episode of the “Let’s Go!” podcast, while noting he already knew her from her dad playing football at the University of Delaware.
“That was the last thing Trav wanted to hear, that I knew her before him. She told him, ‘I know your coach,” he continued.
Reid says Swift has been a pleasure to have around.
“She’s a good girl and I’m happy for Trav and there has been no distraction that way, at all. And Travis handled it right. She’s handled it right. We just move forward, so it hasn’t been a problem at all.”
The Chiefs will now set their sights on winning the franchise’s third Super Bowl in the last five years when they play the San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 11 at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium. The run to the big game was slightly different this season for the 11-6 Chiefs, who were not as dominant as past years. Travis Kelce says that makes this experience even more enjoyable than previous AFC titles.
“It feels like it’s a little bit sweeter, man,” he said on “New Heights.” “I don’t want to rip out anyone’s heart in KC, but this road to where we are now has been more of a challenge, which means you have to overcome more, which means it kind means a little bit more.”
Travis Kelce also said winning the game on the road in Baltimore, instead of their home field at Arrowhead Stadium, was something he won’t soon forget.
“Although I cherish all the games that I play in Arrowhead (Stadium), every single one of them, baby, this one meant a lot, man, because, it meant a lot because the guys we had and how we persevered through a lot of the things we weren’t doing during the season and it just felt that much better with those guys,” he said.
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2024 PLL Championship Series Exclusively on ESPN Platforms Feb. 14-19
ESPN platforms will exclusively present the 2024 PLL Championship Series, Wednesday – Monday, Feb. 14-19. The four team, five-day, nine-game event will be played at The St. James just outside of Washington, D.C.
The top four teams from the regular season – California Redwoods, Boston Cannons, Philadelphia Waterdogs, Utah Archers – will compete in the round-robin, six-on-six tournament inspired by the Lacrosse Sixes game format recently added to the Los Angeles Olympic in 2028. The format is marked by fast-paced play on a condensed field with a shortened shot clock, and faceoffs limited to the start of each quarter. All nine games of the Championship Series will be available on ESPN platforms, with every game available on ESPN+.
Round-robin play begins on Wednesday, Feb. 14 and continues through Saturday, Feb. 17. The semifinals are set for Sunday, Feb. 18 at 1 and 3 p.m. on ESPN+ and the championship game will be played at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 19 on ESPN2 and ESPN+. Play-by-play duties will be handled by Anish Shroff, while Ryan Boyle will serve as the game analyst and Dana Boyle as sideline reporter.
New this year, the Championship Series will also include the first-ever Unleashed All-Star Game, powered by Ticketmaster, featuring some of the world’s best women’s lacrosse players from North America in a North vs. South exhibition. The game will stream on ESPN+, Saturday, February 17 at 1 p.m. ET and be called by Drew Carter, with Rachael Becker DeCecco as analyst and Dana Boyle as sideline reporter.
PLL Championship Series rules and format
- Field size: 76 v 39 yards
- Teams: 12 players on each roster, 6 players on field per team (five field players, one goalie)
- Duration: Four, eight-minute quarters, 30-second shot clock
Game format: Face-offs to start each quarter, goalie clears the ball after a goal is scored; game follows PLL overtime, penalty and replay rules.
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For decades, scientists have believed that insects were attracted to bright, artificial light. This has spurred the creation of countless “insect lights” designed to attract and kill bugs. But now, new research says it may not be insects’ attraction to light but confusion that causes their flight systems to become scrambled.
I previously discussed these findings when they appeared in a preprint server last year, but now the results have been peer-reviewed and published in Nature Communications to help document the findings.
The new study looks more deeply at the relationship between insects and lights. In it, the researchers detail their findings that insects do not appear to fly directly into a light source. Instead, they fly with their backs tilted toward the light.
This is likely because insects use light to tell them which way is up. However, when they see bright, artificial lights, it confuses their navigational systems, thus causing midair confusion. As such, the insect’s perceived attraction to light is actually them becoming confused by it and struggling to overcome that confusion.
To study this particular phenomenon, the researchers utilized a field site in Costa Rica and then used high-resolution cameras to film insects swirling around the lights placed there. This gave them an in-depth look at how dragonflies circle light sources endlessly, positioning themselves with their back toward the light.
Some insects, they documented, will even flip upside down, causing them to crash land in the present of lights that face upward. The researchers also studied how insects react to bright lights facing downward and found that they were disrupted the least when near those lights.
This new study greatly helps us to understand what many have long perceived as an insect’s attraction to light. For millions of years, insects have relied on light to tell them which way the sky is, orienting themselves with the light against their backs. But, in the presence of artificial light, all those years of training and evolution are thrown into disarray, causing the confusion that we so wrongly took for attraction.
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A drone attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan has put paramilitary groups in the region backed by Iran back in the spotlight.
This is after months of probing attacks by these groups against different U.S. bases in Iraq, Syria and Jordan.
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq — an umbrella group made up of various Iran-backed paramilitary groups operating in Iraq — has released more than 40 videos since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, showing attempted attacks against U.S. bases in the region.
The vast majority of these videos show the armed groups launching drones from various locations, mostly at night to more easily avoid detection.
While the Pentagon says it's still investigating, these are believed to be the same kinds of drones used in this most recent attack, which left three U.S. soldiers dead and many more wounded.
The Islamic Resistance took credit for multiple attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq, Syria and Jordan the same day as the deadly Jordan attack — including what they called Al-Rukban Base, another name for the U.S. base in Jordan.
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq is not the only group in the region that's backed by Iran and has shown hostility to U.S. forces, however.
A recent analysis from the Council on Foreign Relations put the number of notable Iran-backed groups in the region at 12, with the majority of them being in Syria and Iraq — countries where the U.S. has a large military footprint.
Those in Iraq include forces like Kataib Hezbollah, a paramilitary force also closely aligned with Iran.
SEE MORE: Iran threatens to respond to any US strikes following Jordan attack
While this group has not publicly claimed any attacks against the U.S. since the Israel-Hamas war started, an analysis from The Washington Institute for Near East Policy said it's highly likely the group is operating under the Islamic Resistance in Iraq umbrella.
When a U.S. strike killed a fighter affiliated with the Islamic Resistance in Iraq in November, he was identified as both being part of Kataib Hezbollah as well as part of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq.
Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said during a press briefing that it's this same group that the U.S. suspects was responsible for the recent strike in Jordan.
"In terms of attribution for the attack, we know this is an IRGC-backed militia. It has the footprints of Kataib Hezbollah, but not making a final assessment on that. Our teams here are continuing to do the analysis but we know that Iran is behind it," said Singh.
There are plenty of other Iran-aligned groups in Syria that U.S. forces have to be wary of as well.
Groups in Syria have mostly focused on limited attacks on al-Tanf, a U.S. base in southern Syria meant to support local Syrian opposition forces and deny Iran access to a strategic route to Damascus.
American forces in both al-Tanf as well as at bases in northeastern Syria have recently been targeted by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq group.
While the Pentagon says Sunday's attack on U.S. troops in Jordan is the first attack in that country since the Israel-Hamas War began, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq has made at least three additional claims that they attacked what they say is the U.S. base at Rukban.
So far, Iran has denied having any involvement in the Jordan base attack, saying regional groups do not take orders from Iran.
Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com
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After weeks of speculation and rumors, the newest Sonic the Hedgehog title has been confirmed at last. Showcased as part of PlayStation’s 2024 State of Play, Sonic X Shadow Generations is a remaster of the 2011 platformer with fresh content starring everyone’s favorite edgelord, Shadow the Hedgehog.
It may come as no surprise to Sonic aficionados, who have heard rumblings from reliable leakers that Generations would be the next entry to be remastered with some Shadow-flavored additions, but seeing it all play out officially is still quite exhilarating.
The reveal trailer recreates the nostalgic opening sequence where modern Sonic meets his diminutive classic doppelgänger, before Shadow busts onto the scene and ruins their reunion. There’s something both hilarious and heartbreaking about watching poor little classic Sonic fall out of the shot.
We then get a taste of the new content, where Shadow blitzes through industrial settings (thankfully with no sign of a handgun in sight) before bringing back a familiar foe in the form of Black Doom. Originally appearing in the self-titled 2005 spin-off, Shadow’s nefarious creator looks to play a major role this time around.
Sonic Generations first dropped on PS3, Xbox 360, and PC back in 2011, with a unique version also released for Nintendo 3DS. Heralded for bringing back Sonic’s original pudgy appearance, the game reviewed quite well, and boasts a 77 average critical score on Metacritic.
Though we’ve been pining for a true sequel ever since, we would instead receive the underwhelming Sonic Forces in 2017, shoehorning classic Sonic into the mix somewhat clumsily. On the plus side, Sonic Mania released in that same year as a much more suitable flagbearer.
Sonic X Shadow Generations will be arriving on all major platforms in August 2024, including PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam, the Epic Store, and Nintendo Switch. That last one is perhaps significant for besmirched Wii owners who missed out last time!
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Revenue Minister K.K.S.S.R. Ramachandran laid foundation stone for construction of a new building for the Sub-Registrar Office here on Wednesday.
The building will be constructed on an outlay of ₹1.86 crore allocated by the Department of Registration. The building would have an office room for the Sub-Registrar, registration room, office room, multi-functional room, computer room, and toilet facilities. It would come up on a built-up area of 4,742 square feet.
Collector V.P. Jayaseelan, Aruppukottai panchayaut union chairman Sasikala, Aruppukottai Municipal Chairman Sundarlakshmi were among those who were present.
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Rural Development Minister I. Periyasamy laid foundation stone for a drinking water project for villages under S. Paraipatti panchayat on an outlay of ₹2.90 crore.
The project envisages sinking of an infiltration well in Kamarajar reservoir, construction of a ground-level sump with a capacity of two lakh litres, motor pump and laying of pipelines.
The Minister said that the works would be completed by three months. The work would benefit 7,128 residents of 1,319 households in the villages of S. Paraipatti, K. Ramanathapuram, Kendaiyapatti, Keppakolapatti, R.V.S. Pannai, Thathanur, and Pannampatti.
Dindigul Collector M.N. Poongodi and Dindigul MP P. Veluchamy were present.
The Minister also gave away free house site pattas at a cost of ₹10.02 crore to 2,240 beneficiaries on the occasion.
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Processing Medicaid applications can take weeks, and physicians say early prenatal care is important.
House Medicaid Committee Chairwoman Missy McGee of Hattiesburg pointed out that Mississippi has high rates of fetal mortality, infant mortality and maternal mortality.
“I think this will go a long way in helping moms and babies be healthy ... and give babies the best shot for a healthy life," McGee said.
Mississippi ranks worst in the U.S. for infant mortality, with Black infants nearly twice as likely as white ones to die over the past decade, according to a report unveiled Jan. 18 by the state Department of Health.
Presumptive Medicaid eligibility during pregnancy would be based on questions about income, asked by health care providers such as employees of county health departments. If a woman's Medicaid application is ultimately rejected because her income is too high, Medicaid would still pay health care providers for services they provided during the time of presumptive eligibility.
McGee said presumptive eligibility could cost the Medicaid program just under $600,000 a year.
Medicaid is funded by federal and state governments, with the federal government paying at least 50% of costs in all states and a higher share in poorer states. The federal government pays for nearly 77% of Medicaid expenses in Mississippi.
In Mississippi, Medicaid coverage for pregnant women 19 and older is based on income. A woman who is in that age category and has no dependents can earn up to about $29,000 and qualify for Medicaid during pregnancy. A pregnant woman in that age category who has three dependents can earn up to $59,700 and qualify.
Mississippi Medicaid coverage is available to all income levels for those who are pregnant and younger than 19.
Democratic Rep. John Hines Sr. of Greenville said earlier eligibility for Medicaid coverage during pregnancy could help the state in recruiting OB-GYNs.
“Where we are right now is that we are last in everything," Hines said. "This is a step toward making Mississippi a better place.”
The bill passed the House 117-5. It moves to the Senate for more work in coming weeks. Republicans control both chambers.
About 41% of births in the U.S. and 57% in Mississippi were financed by Medicaid in 2022, according to the health policy research group KFF. Only Louisiana had a larger share of births covered by Medicaid that year, at 61%.
In 2023, Mississippi extended postpartum Medicaid coverage from two months to a full year, with Republican Gov. Tate Reeves saying the change was part of a "new pro-life agenda" to help mothers in a state where abortion is tightly restricted.
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Silent Hill: The Short Message Releasing Today Following Official Reveal - State of Play 2024
Long-rumored spin-off finally revealed, and it's available later today.
After months of leaks, Konami finally revealed Silent Hill: The Short Message at today's State of Play presentation. Even better, you can play it today.
As revealed during the presentation, The Short Message is a spin-off of the classic horror franchise set in modern-day Germany. It casts you as Anita, explores a location known as The Villa from a first-person perspective. Previous ratings board leaks suggest that it will have strong suicide themes and horror violence.
Konami developed Short Message alongside Hexadrive, an independent developed based in Osaka. Hexadrive has worked on numerous games over the years, including Super Bomberman R 2 and Final Fantasy XV.
In the trailer, you see Anita running through various horrific areas with her phone up while asking, "What did I do to deserve this?" Following the reveal, Konami confirmed the release of The Short Message, meaning you can play it later today.
"We’re releasing the whole game for free, so if you’ve never played a Silent Hill game before, we hope you’ll take this chance to get a taste of what Silent Hill is all about," producer Motoi Okamoto said in a post on PlayStation Blog. "This game started as something like an experimental project – an opportunity for us to try out different things, see what worked and what didn’t, and grow and polish our horror game expertise. We also had a lot of people who were relatively new in their career but still loved Silent Hill, and who really wanted to be involved in making a horror game, so we used this as a way for our team to build hands-on experience, too."
We're releasing the whole game for free, so if you've never played a Silent Hill game before, we hope you'll take this chance to get a taste of what Silent Hill is all about
Okamoto went on to describe it as a "new, modern Silnt Hill" that would incorporate "contemporary problems." Specifically, Konami and Hexadrive looked at how modern youth communicate online and via phones.
Silent Hill: The Short Message is being paired with Bloober Team's remake of Silent Hill 2, which was first revealed back in 2022 and also received a new trailer during the State of Play (but no release date). It's part of an ambitious reboot of the franchise featuring multiple projects, including Silent Hill f and a brand-new movie.
Today's Silent Hill reveals were part of a major stream that also featured new details on Rise of the Ronin, Stellar Blade, and more. For more, check out everything announced during today's State of Play.
Kat Bailey is IGN's News Director as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Send her a DM at @the_katbot.
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A drone attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan has put paramilitary groups in the region backed by Iran back in the spotlight.
This is after months of probing attacks by these groups against different U.S. bases in Iraq, Syria and Jordan.
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq — an umbrella group made up of various Iran-backed paramilitary groups operating in Iraq — has released more than 40 videos since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, showing attempted attacks against U.S. bases in the region.
The vast majority of these videos show the armed groups launching drones from various locations, mostly at night to more easily avoid detection.
While the Pentagon says it's still investigating, these are believed to be the same kinds of drones used in this most recent attack, which left three U.S. soldiers dead and many more wounded.
The Islamic Resistance took credit for multiple attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq, Syria and Jordan the same day as the deadly Jordan attack — including what they called Al-Rukban Base, another name for the U.S. base in Jordan.
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq is not the only group in the region that's backed by Iran and has shown hostility to U.S. forces, however.
A recent analysis from the Council on Foreign Relations put the number of notable Iran-backed groups in the region at 12, with the majority of them being in Syria and Iraq — countries where the U.S. has a large military footprint.
Those in Iraq include forces like Kataib Hezbollah, a paramilitary force also closely aligned with Iran.
SEE MORE: Iran threatens to respond to any US strikes following Jordan attack
While this group has not publicly claimed any attacks against the U.S. since the Israel-Hamas war started, an analysis from The Washington Institute for Near East Policy said it's highly likely the group is operating under the Islamic Resistance in Iraq umbrella.
When a U.S. strike killed a fighter affiliated with the Islamic Resistance in Iraq in November, he was identified as both being part of Kataib Hezbollah as well as part of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq.
Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said during a press briefing that it's this same group that the U.S. suspects was responsible for the recent strike in Jordan.
"In terms of attribution for the attack, we know this is an IRGC-backed militia. It has the footprints of Kataib Hezbollah, but not making a final assessment on that. Our teams here are continuing to do the analysis but we know that Iran is behind it," said Singh.
There are plenty of other Iran-aligned groups in Syria that U.S. forces have to be wary of as well.
Groups in Syria have mostly focused on limited attacks on al-Tanf, a U.S. base in southern Syria meant to support local Syrian opposition forces and deny Iran access to a strategic route to Damascus.
American forces in both al-Tanf as well as at bases in northeastern Syria have recently been targeted by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq group.
While the Pentagon says Sunday's attack on U.S. troops in Jordan is the first attack in that country since the Israel-Hamas War began, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq has made at least three additional claims that they attacked what they say is the U.S. base at Rukban.
So far, Iran has denied having any involvement in the Jordan base attack, saying regional groups do not take orders from Iran.
Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com
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For years, football fans pleaded for the NFL to change the Pro Bowl format. Fans got their wish in 2023, as the Pro Bowl was scrapped, and the Pro Bowl Games were born. The new format completely changed both the game itself, as well as the extracurriculars during the weekend of Pro Bowl festivities. In this article, we will explain exactly what the Pro Bowl Games format will look like in 2024.
When and where are the Pro Bowl Games?
In 2024, fans will get to see just the second iteration of the Pro Bowl Games. The best players from the AFC and NFC will compete in a variety of competitions over multiple days, starting on Thursday, Feb. 1, when the Skills Showdown will start at 7 p.m. ET. The Pro Bowl Games Championship will be on Sunday, Feb. 4, at 3 p.m. ET, and it will feature even more skills competitions and the flag football match. The Pro Bowl Games will be in Orlando, Florida, at the Camping World Stadium.
Pro Bowl format
The Pro Bowl has also been a celebration of the best player in the NFL. The league has always pitted the best players from the AFC against the best players from the NFC. In the 2010s, though, the product was underwhelming. In the Pro Bowl, players were fearful of injury and would, therefore, give minimal effort. It resulted in low-quality games that barely even resembled tackle football. On top of that, many players would opt out of the game, which resulted in a number of players some would consider underserving to be selected as Pro Bowl replacements.
Because of low television ratings, the NFL experimented with a number of ideas to increase fan intrigue. In recent seasons, the league tried a school-yard draft to select teams (starting in 2014) as well as the creation of Skills Showdown (starting in 2017). The draft format didn't stick, but the skills competition was a success and has remained a part of the Pro Bowl since. The Pro Bowl still needed a big change regarding the Pro Bowl game itself, though.
That change came last season. The 2023 Pro Bowl scrapped the 11 vs. 11 tackle football game and instead opted for 7 vs. 7 flag football matches. The new format was a success, and flag football and skills competitions are here to stay.
Pro Bowl Games 2024 format
The 2024 Pro Bowl Games will be using a format similar to last season's Pro Bowl Games, but there are some slight changes. There will be tons of action on both Thursday, Feb. 1, and Sunday, Feb. 4.
Thursday will consist of the Skills Showdown, and there will be seven skills competition events. Those events are as follows: Pro Bowl Dodgeball, Precision Passing, Best Catch, Closest to the Pin, High Stakes, Kick Tac Toe, and Snap Shots.
Dodgeball: The dodgeball tournament is a multi-round event with traditional dodgeball rules. Teams will stay on one half and throw balls at opposing players on the other side until one team is eliminated. The AFC offense will face the NFC defense, and the NFC offense will face the AFC defense.
Precession Passing: The Precession Passing event will be between three quarterbacks from each conference. Quarterbacks will try to hit as many targets over a one-minute period as they can to win for their conference. There will be targets at different, moving targets, and stationary targets.
Best Catch: The Best Catch competition is between only one player from each conference. These players will try to make cool catches with creativity, inventiveness, and talent in mind. Fans will vote for the winner.
Closest to the Pin: Six players from each conference will get to show off their golf skills in the Closest to the Pin event. Players will hit a golf ball as close to the pin as possible in order to win. This is a new take on last year's longest-drive competition.
High Stakes: In High Stakes, players will attempt to catch as many punts from a JUGS machine without dropping the footballs that they previously caught.
Kick Tac Toe: Kick Tac Toe will be a kicker competition where each conference's kicker will try to win a game of tic tac toe in between the goal posts with field goal kicks.
Snap Shots: Snap Shots will focus on long snappers and offensive linemen, where they will attempt to hit targets from a snapping position. This is a completely new skills competition for the Pro Bowl Games.
Sunday – labeled the Sunday Pro Bowl Games Championships – will also have a number of skills competitions. On Sunday, there will be the Madden NFL Head-to-Head, Gridiron Gauntlet, Tug-of-War, and Move the Chains. The latter three of those competitions will take place during quarter breaks for the flag football game.
Madden NFL Head-to-Head: Two players from each conference will match up in a game of Madden 24 using the Pro Bowl rosters for the Madden NFL Head-to-Head matchup.
Gridiron Gauntlet: The Gridiron Gauntlet will be a full-field obstacle course relay race between six players from each conference.
Tug-of-War: The Tug-of-War event will be a best-of-three match with five-player teams.
Move the Chains: The Move the Chains event will be a strength competition between linemen. Each team has five linemen, and they must move 3,000 pounds off of a wall before pulling the 2,000-pound wall across the finish line.
Of course, Sunday will also feature the flag football match. The game will still be 7 vs. 7, but this year, there will only be one game between the AFC and NFC. Peyton and Eli Manning will coach the teams.
The NFL took what was a success in the Pro Bowl Games last year and made it even bigger and better this season. There are more skills competitions and more action in the 2024 version of the Pro Bowl Games, and that is sure to keep fans entertained.
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What to Know
- The spotlight returns to Gobbler’s Knob in western Pennsylvania this week, when handlers of a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil will announce his verdict on seeing his shadow — six more weeks of winter or an early spring.
- Groundhog Day is part of a tradition rooted in European agricultural life and marks the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox.
- By all accounts, Punxsutawney Phil predicts more winter far more often than he predicts an early spring.
The spotlight will be on Gobbler’s Knob in western Pennsylvania early on the morning of Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, when handlers of a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil will announce whether he saw his own shadow and predicts six more weeks of winter or an early spring.
Thousands are expected to attend the annual event that exploded in popularity after the 1993 Bill Murray movie, “Groundhog Day.”
You can watch the festivities live on this page the morning of Feb. 2.
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It's part of a tradition rooted in European agricultural life, marking the midpoint between the shortest day of the year on the winter solstice and the spring equinox. It's also a time of year that figures in the Celtic calendar and the Christian holiday of Candlemas.
And in eastern and central Pennsylvania, where people of German descent have been watching the groundhog's annual emergence from hibernation for centuries, there's a tradition of groundhog clubs and celebrations that are independent of Phil.
Some dismiss the Punxsutawney event as an unworthy rival to their own festivities, which they say forecast more accurate weather predictions. There have been weather-predicting groundhogs in at least 28 U.S. states and Canadian provinces, and less formal celebrations far and wide.
One thing it's not: serious business.
“We know this is silly; we know this is fun,” said Marcy Galando, executive director of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. “We want people to come here with a sense of humor.”
What are Groundhog Day's origins?
Celtic people across Europe marked the four days that are midway between the winter solstice, the spring equinox, the summer solstice and the fall equinox. What the Celts called Imbolc is also around when Christians celebrate Candlemas, timed to Joseph and Mary's presentation of Jesus at the Temple in Jerusalem.
Ancient people would watch the sun, stars and animal behavior to guide farming practices and other decisions, and the practice of watching an animal’s emergence from winter hibernation to forecast weather has roots in a similar German tradition involving badgers or bears. Pennsylvania Germans apparently substituted the groundhog, endemic to the eastern and midwestern United States.
Historians have found a reference in an 1841 diary to groundhog weather forecasts in early February among families of German descent in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, according to the late Don Yoder, a University of Pennsylvania professor whose 2003 book about Groundhog Day explored the Celtic connection.
Yoder concluded the festival has roots in “ancient, undoubtedly prehistoric, weather lore.”
Why is Groundhog Day celebrated in Punxsutawney?
Punxsutawney is an area where Pennsylvania Germans settled — and in the late 1880s started celebrating the holiday by picnicking, hunting and eating groundhogs.
Members of Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, organized in 1899, care for Phil at a customized space beside Punxsutawney Memorial Library — where there's a window with a view into the creature's burrow.
The Punxsutawney groundhog makes predictions but he's not always predictable. The designated groundhog emerged before sunrise in 1929 and didn't come out until late afternoon in 1941.
The Bill Murray movie caused such a resurgence of interest that two years after it came out, event organizers voiced concern about rowdy crowds drinking all night, people climbing trees and others stripping to their underwear. In 1998, a groundhog club leader wearing a $4,000 groundhog suit reported being assaulted by a half-dozen young men.
Alcohol is now prohibited at Gobbler's Knob, Phil's spot some 80 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.
Does Phil have competition in Pa.?
The early festivities in Punxsutawney were followed in 1907 by folks in Quarryville, a farming area in Lancaster County in Pennsylvania's southeastern corner. The roughly 240 members of the Slumbering Groundhog Lodge there report the winter forecast from Octoraro Orphie, or least via his well-preserved remains.
Quarryville Lodge board chair Charlie Hart said the organization has dinners and other social events throughout the year but is largely focused on Groundhog Day.
Hart credits Orphie as a far better forecaster than Phil.
“Octoraro Orphie has never been wrong," Hart said. "This is the 116th year, and in the previous 115 he has been right on the money every year.”
Whistle pigs on the menu?
The groundhog is a member of the squirrel family and related to chipmunks and prairie dogs. It's also known as a woodchuck, a whistle pig — or in the parlance of Pennsylvania Dutch, a language with German roots, a “grundsau.”
Groundhogs are herbivores that are themselves edible to humans, although they are not widely consumed. Their lifespan in the wild is typically two or three years.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission says about 36,000 hunters reported killing more than 200,000 groundhogs last year.
Game Commission spokesperson Travis Lau found groundhogs a bit stinky to clean, with thick skin.
“It was actually really good, no doubt about it — and to my taste, more like beef than venison is,” Lau said. “The whole family ate it and liked it, and everybody had apprehensions."
Some cooks advise groundhogs are best taken when they are young and after clover is in bloom, since a clover diet is thought to improve the meat's taste.
When did groundhog clubs and lodges first spring up?
Starting in the 1930s, groundhog lodges opened in eastern Pennsylvania. They were social clubs with similarities to Freemasonry.
Intended to preserve Pennsylvania's German culture and traditions, clubs would sometimes fine those who were caught speaking anything but their Pennsylvania Dutch language at meetings. They were traditionally all-male groups and 15 such clubs remain active.
They all share the unifying feature of a groundhog's weather prognostication, said William W. Donner, a Kutztown University anthropology professor and author of “Serious Nonsense,” a book about such lodges and other efforts to preserve German heritage.
“I think it's just one of these traditional rituals that people enjoy participating in, that maybe take them away from modern life for 15 minutes,” Donner said.
What's Phil's record for getting his weather prediction right?
Some well-meaning efforts have sought to determine Phil's accuracy, but what “six weeks of winter” means is debatable. Claims that a groundhog has or has not seen its shadow — and that it's able to communicate that to a human — are also fair territory for skeptics and the humor impaired.
By all accounts, Phil predicts more winter far more often than he predicts an early spring.
Groundhogs are mostly solitary creatures who start to emerge in midwinter to find a mate. The science behind whether they can make any accurate weather predictions is problematic at best.
Among the skeptics is the National Centers for Environmental Information, within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The government agency last year compared Phil's record with U.S. national temperatures over the prior decade and concluded he was right only 40% of the time.
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ESPN Full Court Press: Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James Visit the New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson at Madison Square Garden in an NBA Saturday Primetime Matchup on ABC
ESPN Full Court Press: Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James Visit the New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson at Madison Square Garden in an NBA Saturday Primetime Matchup on ABC
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Ford was one of the first automakers in the United States to announce it would start to use Tesla’s NACS (North American Charging Standard) connector in its future electric vehicles, something that almost all of the other North American automakers have since agreed to do as well.
However, that switch to the NACS connector won’t happen until 2025. That’s when Ford and most of the rest are expected to start releasing vehicles to customers with the adapter built in. In the meantime, Ford’s EVs still feature the good-old CCS connector. So, what’s Ford going to do for all of those customers who bought an EV but are stuck with the old connector?
Thankfully, Ford CEO Jim Farley says that the company is going to take care of those customers. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), the executive confirmed that Ford will be providing CCS to NACS adapters to eligible customers for free. Farley says that adapters will be provided to owners of the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning in the United States and Canada:
When we announced Ford EVs would get access to Tesla Superchargers, I said we’d send customers a Fast Charging Adapter. I’m pleased to confirm that eligible Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning owners in the U.S. and Canada can reserve a complimentary adapter starting soon.
This is our way of saying thank you! We want to make charging more convenient for our Ford EV owners, so we’re excited to add Tesla chargers and will continue growing our BlueOval Charge Network. More details soon.
The announcement comes as we’re closing into a lot of EVs getting access to Tesla’s Supercharger network as well. Not only have most of the other automakers in North America announced that they will be integrating the NACS connector into their vehicles starting in 2025, but they will also gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network that year as well.
This means that all of these EV models will be able to grab a charge at Tesla’s 12,000+ Supercharger network starting in the same year. Of course, this also means that companies who are also building out a charging network of their own, like Rivian and Mercedes, will use NACS on their chargers, opening up even more charging networks for Tesla owners.
As Ford gets ready to start sending out its free NACS adapters to its EV customers, we’re also nearing the launch of some notable EVs when this whole connector shift comes to a head. Tesla is rumored to potentially be launching project “Redwood,” it’s rumored $25,000 electric vehicle, as soon as 2025 according to four people “familiar with the matter.”
Tesla sent “requests for quotes,” or invitation for bids for the “Redwood” model, to suppliers last year, and forecast weekly production volume of 10,000 vehicles, two of the sources said. Production would begin in June 2025, three of the sources said. All spoke on condition of anonymity because the matter is confidential.
Rivian is also expected to launch its R2 vehicle, its next-generation model after the R1T and R1S, in 2026. The company is anticipated to host an event to reveal the new platform in Laguna Beach on March 7th after information was released from a city council meeting. We also may have gotten a first look at the design of the R2 from a recent patent application.
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WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Sadly, like many of these cases of the era, what started as a hitch-hiking venture turned into a murder case, a case that went unsolved for nearly 50 years. But the Westminster Police Department announced that thanks to genetic genealogy, investigators finally have answers.
Westminster police on Wednesday identified the man who killed 20-year-old Terre Becker in 1975 as Thomas Elliott, who took his own life in 1991 at the age of 41. His body was exhumed in Las Vegas where he was linked to a second murder.
On Dec. 4, 1975, Becker — who grew up in Wyoming and moved to the Denver area after graduating high school — was hitchhiking to see her boyfriend who was incarcerated at the Adams County Jail in Brighton. But that was the last time anyone saw the 20-year-old Casper native.
About two days after she went missing, two motorcyclists came upon Becker’s body in a field in the area of Lowell Boulevard and West 100th Avenue. Her body had been dumped in the field, along with her clothing and personal items. During her autopsy, it was determined Becker had been raped, and her cause of death was asphyxiation, according to police.
After the discovery of her body, the Becker case was slowly turning cold with a lack of solid leads. That was the state of the case up until 2003 when the Colorado Bureau of Investigation was able to extract DNA from an unknown male originating off of a piece of evidence that was collected related to the rape, police said.
That DNA was run through the CODIS (Combined DNA Index System) database, but no match was found. But about ten years later, Las Vegas police submitted DNA from a 1991 murder case in their city which matched the DNA from the 2003 submission. But there was no name associated with the DNA sample.
Twenty years later, in 2023, Elliott was identified as the unknown male DNA in both the Westminster and Las Vegas homicides. Elliot was identified using genetic genealogy, an investigative technique that measures the amount of DNA that is shared between two people.
Elliott spent a large portion of his life in and out of the prison system, according to police. Shortly after Becker’s murder, Elliott was convicted of a burglary in Lakewood and spent six years in prison. He was locked up again in Las Vegas in 1981 for a crime against a child. He was released in 1991 when he was linked to his second rape and murder of a woman in Las Vegas.
Unfortunately, Becker’s immediate family is no longer alive to receive the news that their daughter’s killer has been identified, according to Westminster police.
- Denver7 has gone in-depth on how genetic genealogy is solving Colorado's cold cases. Watch the full Denver7+ special presentation below or here.
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Nine people, including two children, were injured in an incident involving a "corrosive substance" in Clapham, London's Metropolitan police said on January 31.
"Three victims — a woman and her two young children — have been taken to hospital for treatment," the police said in a statement, adding that three other people — all adults — were taken to hospital for injuries sustained.
Three police officers were also taken to hospital with minor injuries, the statement said.
There have been no arrests at this stage, the police said.
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Their daughter, 27-year-old Courtney Clenney, faces the same new charge. Jail records show she's been held without bond on a second-degree murder charge since August 2022.
Clenney, who had used the name Courtney Tailor on such platforms as Instagram and OnlyFans, fatally stabbed Christian Obumseli at the couple’s Miami apartment in April 2022 as the culmination of a “tempestuous and combative relationship” that began in November 2020, prosecutors said previously.
Clenney has acknowledged killing Obumseli but said she was acting in self-defense. Her attorney, Frank Prieto, previously said that Obumseli was regularly abusive.
Clenney previously told investigators that Obumseli had pushed her and thrown her to the floor, which prompted her to grab a knife and throw it at Obumseli from about 10 feet (3 meters) away. The medical examiner who performed the autopsy on Obumseli said his wound could not have been caused by a knife thrown from that distance.
Clenney was arrested in Hawaii several days after the stabbing, but investigators believe she gave Obumseli's computer to her parents some time between the killing and her arrest. According to the arrest warrants, detectives recovered text messages where the parents discuss trying to gain access to the computer.
Jail records didn't list attorneys for Clenney's parents, and her attorney didn't respond to new messages seeking comment from The Associated Press.
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Sonic x Shadow Generations Announced for This Fall - State of Play 2024
Coming in Fall 2024.
Sega officially announced Sonic x Shadow Generations, a Sonic Generations remaster featuring Sonic's edgiest friend, during today's PlayStation State of Play.
We got a brief glimpse at Sonic and Shadow zooming through some levels, but little information otherwise. We do, however, know that it's slated for "Autumn 2024."
Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, coming Autumn 2024! pic.twitter.com/jQXWQGkyLZ
— Sonic the Hedgehog (@sonic_hedgehog) January 31, 2024
This is Sonic's latest outing in 3D following the release of the Apple Arcade exclusive Sonic Dream Team and 2022's Sonic Frontiers.
"It feels refreshing to be able to say that Sonic is good again. His upward trajectory over the last year continues and he’s only gaining momentum. Sonic Generations is largely a game for the most hardcore of Sonic fans, but for the millions who have fond memories of narrowly dodging spikes, grinding on rails, or even that time he was a pinball, Sonic Generations is a game made for you," we wrote in our original Sonic Generations review.
Beyond a new Sonic game in development, the blue hedgehog is also making its way onto the big screens again, with Sonic the Hedgehog 3 from Paramount Pictures set to release on December 20, 2024. The third film is also set to introduce Shadow the Hedgehog.
Aside from Sonic x Shadow Generations, Sony also revealed more info on Rise of the Ronin, Stellar Blade, and more. You can find everything announced right here.
Alex Stedman is IGN's Senior News Editor
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Lizzie Cundy got more than she bargained for when she visited the hair salon for a fresh new look.
The 55 year old star could be seen in a bizarre video as she touched her hair, apparently before her hairdressers were finished - after which she could be seen being dragged along the floor by them.
Lizzie, who recently showed off her toned figure in floral lingerie, was all glammed up for the clip as she showed off her honey-blonde tresses, whilst being dressed in a form-fitting black leather-look dress.
Her followers were here for the clip, which was posted by one of her hairdressers, as they rushed to comment, with one writing: "Brilliant, I smiled at this." Another joked: "Guilty as charrrrged" with a laughing face.
Someone else loved her new hairstyle and told her, "Lizzie you look stunning in the end. Hair is amazing after hair stylist as finished. Gorgeous and flawless I'd give you a 11/10 score."
The video was first put up by Kerry-Ann Buckell, a famous hairstylist. She said, "POV: You touch your hair before the stylist is finished with it."
She also wrote: "Nobody touches their hair until it's finished, not even @lizziecundy. Always a pleasure having Lizzie in the salon with us! Colour and tape hair extensions by me @kbhairextensions at @hollowaywrighthair using 20" @bellami_uk tape hair extensions".
Lizzie wasn't bothered by the incident and was thrilled with her new hair. After her stylist added blonde highlights to her brunette locks, she revealed her makeover results, saying: "Stunning new dreamy balayage colour."
Earlier this month, Lizzie, who recently shared that she built an extension in her home to house 200 dresses, shared a scary experience when thieves tried to break in.
She explained: "After a lovely dinner with a friend, I was taking a bath and heard a huge bang and noise downstairs. Someone sounded like they were trying to get in my house... Luckily a passing farmer saw someone lurking around and thought it was suspicious and called the police immediately."
She continued: "Thankfully the police came around in minutes to my home but the 2 men drove off into my fence with such speed they overturned their car as you can see from the photo above. They then ran off into the night and the police couldn't catch them."
Lizzie thanked Hampshire Police for their quick response and support. She said: "The police were amazing. This is happening way too often, especially in rural areas. We all need to look after each other. Thankfully someone did for me. If anyone knows anything please contact Hampshire Police. I'm feeling very blessed today I wasn't hurt or anyone else, keep safe."
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Americans have mixed reactions when it comes to single-use plastic bag bans. Some people don't mind having a ban in place because they can carry more groceries in a reusable tote. But some people hate it because they find having to remember that tote every time they go to the grocery store, inconvenient.
But no matter your stance on plastic bag bans, there's new research showing they are making a difference for the environment.
The nonprofit Environment America looked at plastic bag numbers in five locations with bans; New Jersey, Vermont, Philadelphia, PA, Portland, OR, and Santa Barbra, CA.
Altogether, just these five cities and states have prevented the use of 6 billion single-use plastic bags per year. That's enough bags to wrap around the Earth 42 times.
In all, there are more than 500 cities and 12 states that ban single-use plastic bags.
"It has a huge impact on the environment, you know. Plastic bags are one of the most wasteful, single-use plastic products. They're really rarely reused, they're really difficult to recycle, and the bottom line is that we just need to be reducing the plastics that we truly don't need," said Celeste Meiffren-Swango with Environment America.
Along with this new research, the nonprofit has also created an interactive tool so you can see what a plastic bag ban is doing, or would do, for your city or state.
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The Miami Heat are in preparation to hopefully snap their seven-game losing streak Wednesday night against the Sacramento Kings, though they will be without a key weapon in Duncan Robinson. The skid is the longest for the Heat since the 2007-2008 season where the team only won 15 games the whole year.
Robinson is currently in concussion protocol where it links to a spill that happened in last Saturday's matchup against the New York Knicks. He would eventually play Monday's contest against the Phoenix Suns, but left early which was listed as an “illness” at the time. Now on the NBA official injury report and by the Heat, he is in the protocol as mentioned before.
Erik Spoelstra talks about the plan of attack for Miami without Robinson
The un-drafted gem for Miami has always been a big threat from three-point range, though he has improved in a ton of areas to make himself an all-around solid player off the bench. With him out, there could be a question about the lack of spacing, but Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra believes they have enough and there are a ton of players that are “due” and “ignitable.”
“We have enough spacing, and I feel like a handful of guys are due and they're ignitable. Our whole offense doesn't have to be build on that. Obviously, we know what we want to get to,” Spoelstra said. “We want to be aggressive and put some pressure on the paint, that's when we're at our best and then it all works together. But you got me talking about the offense again, the defense is something that we definitely want to collectively have more commitment and resolve on that side of the floor. We just feel like a lot of these things will take care of themselves if we can get the karma of the game going in the right direction.”
Erik Spoelstra talks about the absence of Duncan Robinson and how the spacing will be after while talking about the offense and defense during the skid.
“We have enough spacing and I feel like a handful of our guys are due and ignitable…” #HeatCulture pic.twitter.com/s7plGe43M4
— Zachary Weinberger (@ZachWeinberger) January 31, 2024
Tyler Herro being a “catch and shoot guy”
The same was said about star Tyler Herro Tuesday after their film session as he has transitioned into a “catch and shoot” player as newcomer Terry Rozier gets more acclimated into the offense. In the past three games, he has taken at least 10 shots from beyond the arc and even himself said after the Heat's loss to the Suns that he is “trying to sacrifice how I play to fit the team” which further proves the team experimenting in finding consistency.
“Yeah, trying to sacrifice how I play to fit the team,” Herro said. “I’m going to try to be more of a catch-and-shoot guy to fit the offense.”
It will be interesting to see Herro's role as the second half of the season moves forward as he averages 21.5 points while shooting 43.2 percent and 40.3 percent from the field and deep respectively. In terms of Robinson's health, Spoelstra said that he felt fine after the Knicks game, but felt off in the Suns contest. He also mentioned that he is in the “beginning of the process” in terms of recovery.
Spoelstra talks about the Kings ahead 0f battle
Looking at the matchup ahead, it is against another tough team from the Western Conference in the Kings. At a 27-18 record, they are fifth in the conference as their team is stacked with talented players such as De'Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray, and more.
Spoelstra would praise head coach Mike Brown to the media before the game started as he is doing a “heck of a job” with Sacramento. He further said to ClutchPoints that the team has some “continuity” now, which they haven't had in the past.
“They had a very good season last year. They're talented, Mike is doing a heck of a job with that team,” Spoelstra said. “I think they've built a system on both sides of the floor that really makes sense. And they've had some continuity now, which they haven't had for so many years before that. So that has led to some more comfort and confidence and understanding what their game is.”
Asked Erik Spoelstra what he’s seen from the Kings ahead of their game tonight.
“They’re talented, Mike [Brown] is doing a heck of a job with that team…” #HeatCulture pic.twitter.com/SfHIyiSE0B
— Zachary Weinberger (@ZachWeinberger) January 31, 2024
The road doesn't get any easier for the Heat as they look to snap a seven-game losing streak against the Kings Wednesday night inside the Kaseya Center. They are 24-23 which puts them at seventh in the Eastern Conference.
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S&P 500 futures were little changed Wednesday night following a dismal day for the major averages, after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell signaled a March rate cut is unlikely.
Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were flat. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.05% and 0.15%, respectively.
In extended trading, Qualcomm shares slid more than 2% even after the chipmaker reported fiscal first-quarter results that topped earnings and revenue estimates, citing strength in handset chips sales.
Wall Street is coming off a poor session for the major averages. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 317 points, or 0.8%, posting its worst day since December. The S&P 500 slid 1.6% in its worst day since September. The Nasdaq Composite lost 2.2%, or its worst session since October.
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Those losses come after Fed Chair Powell said in his post-meeting conference discouraged investor hopes for a rate cut as soon as March, sending equities tumbling.
"I think what he told us today was you haven't been listening," Liz Young, head of investment strategy at SoFi, said on CNBC's "Closing Bell."
"I think he's been pretty clear from the jump, from the beginning of this hiking cycle, that they would rather stay too high for a little bit too long, than cut too early," she added. "He has not changed his tune on that. The market continued to try to bully him into a different position. And today, he said, 'I will not be bullied. We call the shots.'"
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Still, the major averages closed out January on a positive note, with each of the major indexes up by more than 1% for the month.
On the economic front, investors will turn their attention to weekly jobless claims, the ISM manufacturing index and construction spending reports on Thursday. The January jobs report is set to release Friday.
Merck, Peloton Interactive and Royal Caribbean are reporting their latest results Thursday before the open. Mega-cap tech stocks Amazon, Apple and Meta Platforms report after the close.
S&P 500 futures open little changed
S&P 500 futures opened little changed Wednesday night.
Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were flat. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.05% and 0.15%, respectively.
— Sarah Min
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Nearly 200 Games Across the Linear Networks of ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ACC Network, SEC Network and Longhorn Network 10 Top-5 Regular Season Matchups Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Returns for Fifth Year 7Innings Podcast Back for Seventh Season ESPN is set for another year of industry-leading coverage of Division I college softball, with nearly 200 matchups across its linear platforms: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network and Longhorn Network. The remaining nearly 3,000 games will be streamed on ESPN+, ESPN3, Big 12 Now on ESPN+, SEC Network+ and ACC Network Extra (ACCNX). The action begins with the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield – ESPN Events’ owned-and-operated softball tournament – featuring 16 teams in 40 games over the course of four days (Feb. 15-18). Details regarding participants, schedule of play and commentator teams can be found on the event website. ESPN’s 7Innings Podcast returns for a seventh season, providing listeners with in-depth information and insights about collegiate softball and the latest storylines across the sport, plus game previews and recaps. The voice of softball, Beth Mowins, helms the show as host, joined by a rotating cast of analysts that includes Jenny Dalton-Hill, Danielle Lawrie, Jessica Mendoza, Erin Miller, Holly Rowe, Amanda Scarborough, Madison Shipman and Michele Smith. The first episode of the season will drop in February. Schedule Highlights Appearances by 22 of the ESPN.com/USA Softball Preseason Top 25 on ESPN platforms in the regular season More than 80 regular season television appearances by the preseason top 5 teams: No. 1 Oklahoma (5), No. 2 Tennessee (17), No. 3 Stanford (12), No. 4 Florida State (12) and No. 5 Texas (34) 10 top 5 matchups across ESPN networks: Feb. 15: No. 3 Stanford vs. No. 4 Florida State (ESPNU) Feb. 16: No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 3 Stanford (ESPN2) Feb. 16: No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 5 Texas (Longhorn Network) Feb. 16: No. 3 Stanford vs. No. 5 Texas (ESPN2) Feb. 18: No. 4 Florida State vs. No. 2 Tennessee (ESPN) Feb. 24: No. 3 Stanford at No. 5 Texas (Longhorn Network) Mar. 20: No. 5 Texas at No. 4 Florida State (ACC Network) Apr. 5: No. 1 Oklahoma at No. 5 Texas (ESPNU) Apr. 6: No. 1 Oklahoma at No. 5 Texas (ESPN) Apr. 7: No. 1 Oklahoma at No. 5 Texas (Longhorn Network) The Road to the Women’s College World Series ESPN continues as the home of the NCAA Division I Softball postseason, from the Selection Show to every pitch of the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Okla. (May 30-June 6/7). SEC Network will present more than 55 matchups throughout the regular season leading into the SEC Tournament (May 7-11). As in previous years, SEC Network will televise the early rounds of the tournament, with the semifinals and championship game on ESPN2. SEC Network+ will feature more than 240 additional SEC softball games. ACC Network will televise nearly 45 regular season games, as well as the entire ACC Softball Tournament, with the championship set for ESPN2. ACC Network Extra will stream more than 240 additional ACC softball games. Big 12 Now on ESPN+ will feature more than 150 regular season softball games on the platform, while Longhorn Network will showcase all home games of the No. 5 Texas Longhorns – including the Lone Star State and Longhorn Invitationals, totaling 36 games this season. ESPN+ will feature almost 2,500 regular season games representing 21 conferences including the American, America East, Atlantic Ten, ASUN, Big 12, Big Sky, Big South, Big West, Conference USA, Horizon League, Ivy League, Metro Atlantic, Mid-American, Missouri Valley, Ohio Valley, Patriot League, SoCon, Southland, Sun Belt, West Coast and Western Athletic conferences. 2024 NCAA Division I Regular Season Softball Schedule – ESPN Platforms Date Time (ET) Game Platform Fri, Feb 9 9 p.m. No. 5 Texas at No. 8 UCLA ESPN Sun, Feb 11 4 p.m. No. 11 Oklahoma State at No. 8 UCLA ESPN Thu, Feb 15 10 a.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield No. 3 Stanford vs. Georgia Tech ESPNU 11 a.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield Kentucky vs. North Carolina ACC Network 1 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield Wisconsin vs. No. 6 Georgia SEC Network 2 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield No. 15 LSU vs. Georgia Tech ACC Network 4 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield No. 3 Stanford vs. No. 4 Florida State ESPNU 5 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield Wisconsin vs. Kentucky ESPN+ Fri, Feb 16 10 a.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield No. 6 Georgia vs. No. 11 Oklahoma State ESPNU Noon Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield No. 25 Northwestern vs. No. 15 LSU SEC Network 12:30 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield No. 10 Washington vs. Minnesota ESPN+ 1 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield No. 4 Florida State vs. No. 8 UCLA ESPNU 2 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield UCF vs. North Carolina ACC Network 3 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 3 Stanford ESPN2 3:30 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield No. 11 Oklahoma State vs. Wisconsin ESPN+ 4 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield No. 6 Georgia vs. No. 8 UCLA ESPN+ 5 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield Georgia Tech vs. Minnesota ESPN+ 6 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 5 Texas Longhorn Network 8 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield UCF vs. Wisconsin ESPN+ 9 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield No. 3 Stanford vs. No. 5 Texas ESPN2 Sat, Feb 17 9 a.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield No. 25 Northwestern vs. Georgia Tech ACC Network 10 a.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield No. 6 Georgia vs. No. 4 Florida State ESPN2 10 a.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield Wisconsin vs. No. 10 Washington ESPN+ 10:30 a.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield No. 11 Oklahoma State vs. No. 15 LSU SEC Network Noon Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield No. 2 Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech ESPN+ 1 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield Minnesota vs. No. 3 Stanford ESPN+ 1 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield Kentucky vs. UCF ESPN+ 2 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield No. 5 Texas vs. North Carolina ESPN+ 4 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield No. 8 UCLA vs. No. 3 Tennessee ESPNU 4 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield No. 11 Oklahoma State vs. No. 25 Northwestern ESPN+ 4:30 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield Minnesota vs. No. 6 Georgia ESPN+ 5 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield No. 15 LSU vs. No. 10 Washington ESPN+ 7 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield Kentucky vs. No. 5 Texas Longhorn Network Sun, Feb 18 9:30 a.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield No. 10 Washington vs. North Carolina ACC Network 9:30 a.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield Minnesota vs. No. 15 LSU SEC Network 9:30 a.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield No. 5 Texas vs. No. 25 Northwestern ESPNU 12:30 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield Georgia Tech vs. No. 11 Oklahoma State ESPN+ 12:30 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield UCF vs. No. 25 Northwestern ESPN+ 1:30 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield North Carolina vs. No. 8 UCLA ESPN+ 6 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield UCF vs. No. 8 UCLA ESPN 8 p.m. Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield No. 4 Florida State vs. No. 2 Tennessee ESPN Wed, Feb 21 6 p.m. Houston Christian at No. 5 Texas Longhorn Network Fri, Feb 23 Noon No. 3 Stanford vs. No. 21 Louisiana Longhorn Network 2:30 p.m. No. 3 Stanford vs. Colorado State Longhorn Network 5 p.m. No. 21 Louisiana at No. 5 Texas Longhorn Network 10:30 p.m. Colorado State at No. 5 Texas* Longhorn Network Sat, Feb 24 Noon No. 21 Louisiana vs. Colorado State Longhorn Network 5:30 p.m. Colorado State at No. 5 Texas Longhorn Network 8 p.m. No. 3 Stanford at No. 5 Texas Longhorn Network 10 p.m. No. 21 Louisiana at No. 3 Stanford* Longhorn Network Sun, Feb 25 11 a.m. Colorado State vs. No. 3 Stanford Longhorn Network 1:30 p.m. No. 21 Louisiana at No. 5 Texas Longhorn Network Fri, March 1 11 a.m. Northwestern State vs. Hofstra Longhorn Network 1:30 p.m. Tarleton vs. Hofstra Longhorn Network 4:00 p.m. Northwestern State at No. 5 Texas Longhorn Network 6:30 p.m. Tarleton at No. 5 Texas Longhorn Network 11 a.m. Penn State vs. Hofstra Longhorn Network Sat, March 2 1:30 p.m. Penn State vs. Tarleton Longhorn Network 4 p.m. Hofstra at No. 5 Texas Longhorn Network Sun, March 3 11 a.m. Hofstra at No. 5 Texas Longhorn Network 1:30 p.m. Northwestern State vs. Penn State Longhorn Network 4 p.m. Tarleton vs. Penn State Longhorn Network Mon, March 4 6 p.m. Penn State at No. 5 Texas Longhorn Network Wed, March 6 7 p.m. UT Arlington at No. 5 Texas Longhorn Network Sat, March 9 Noon No. 15 LSU at Kentucky SEC Network Sun, March 10 Noon No. 15 LSU at Kentucky SEC Network 2 p.m. No. 22 South Carolina at No. 24 Texas A&M SEC Network 4 p.m. Mississippi State at Ole Miss SEC Network 4:30 p.m. No. 23 Virginia Tech at Louisville ACC Network 6 p.m. No. 18 Florida at No. 14 Alabama SEC Network Mon, March 11 7 p.m. No. 18 Florida at No. 14 Alabama SEC Network Tues, March 12 Noon No. 5 Texas at No. 15 LSU SEC Network Wed, March 13 7 p.m. No. 14 Alabama at No. 4 Florida State ACC Network Thu, March 14 7 p.m. South Dakota at Louisville ACC Network 7 p.m. BYU at No. 5 Texas Longhorn Network Fri, March 15 6 p.m. Pittsburgh at No. 23 Virginia Tech ACC Network 8 p.m. Notre Dame at Georgia Tech ACC Network 6 p.m. BYU at No. 5 Texas Longhorn Network Sat, March 16 Noon No. 14 Alabama at No. 6 Georgia SEC Network 1 p.m. BYU at No. 5 Texas Longhorn Network Sun, March 17 Noon No. 14 Alabama at No. 6 Georgia SEC Network 3 p.m. Notre Dame at Georgia Tech ACC Network 5 p.m. Illinois at Louisville ACC Network 5:30 PM Ole Miss at No. 15 LSU ESPN2 7 p.m. North Carolina at No. 7 Clemson ACC Network Mon, March 18 7 p.m. Ole Miss at No. 15 LSU SEC Network Wed, March 20 6 p.m. No. 22 South Carolina at No. 7 Clemson ACC Network 8 p.m. No. 5 Texas at No. 4 Florida State ACC Network Fri, March 22 6 p.m. No. 7 Clemson at Virginia ACC Network 6 p.m. Kentucky at No. 18 Florida SEC Network Sat, March 23 1 p.m. No. 7 Clemson at Virginia ACC Network 5:30 p.m. No. 20 Auburn at No. 24 Texas A&M SEC Network Sun, March 24 Noon Kentucky at No. 18 Florida ESPN2 3 p.m. Syracuse at Boston College ACC Network 5 p.m. No. 4 Florida State at Pittsburgh ACC Network 6 p.m. No. 2 Tennessee at No. 22 South Carolina SEC Network Mon, March 25 7 p.m. No. 2 Tennessee at No. 22 South Carolina SEC Network Tues, March 26 6 p.m. Indiana at Louisville ACC Network 8 p.m. UNC Charlotte at NC State ACC Network Thu, March 28 6 p.m. No. 18 Florida at Mississippi State SEC Network Fri, March 29 6 p.m. No. 23 Virginia Tech at No. 9 Duke ACC Network 6 p.m. No. 2 Tennessee at No. 20 Auburn SEC Network 8 p.m. No. 5 Texas at No. 11 Oklahoma State ESPN2 Sat, March 30 10 p.m. No. 3 Stanford at Arizona ESPN2 10 p.m. Cal State Northridge at Long Beach State ESPNU Noon No. 12 Arkansas at No. 6 Georgia SEC Network Sun, March 31 Noon No. 12 Arkansas at No. 6 Georgia ESPN2 Noon No. 22 South Carolina at Ole Miss SEC Network Mon, April 1 7 p.m. No. 12 Arkansas at No. 6 Georgia SEC Network Tues, April 2 6 p.m. Wofford at No. 23 Virginia Tech ACC Network 8 p.m. McNeese at No. 4 Florida State ACC Network Wed, April 3 6 p.m. Liberty at No. 23 Virginia Tech ACC Network 8 p.m. McNeese at No. 4 Florida State ACC Network Fri, April 5 6:00 p.m. Missouri at No. 12 Arkansas SEC Network 6:30 p.m. No. 1 Oklahoma at No. 5 Texas ESPNU Sat, April 6 Noon No. 6 Georgia at No. 2 Tennessee SEC Network 2 p.m. Mississippi State at No. 22 South Carolina SEC Network 4 p.m. Pittsburgh at Boston College ACC Network 4 p.m. Kentucky at No. 24 Texas A&M SEC Network 4 p.m. Longwood at South Carolina Upstate ESPNU 6 p.m. No. 15 LSU at No. 18 Florida ESPN 6 p.m. Ole Miss at No. 14 Alabama SEC Network 8 p.m. No. 1 Oklahoma at No. 5 Texas ESPN Sun, April 7 11 a.m. No. 6 Georgia at No. 2 Tennessee ESPN2 5 p.m. No. 23 Virginia Tech at NC State ACC Network 2 p.m. No. 15 LSU at No. 18 Florida ESPNU 2 p.m. No. 1 Oklahoma at No. 5 Texas Longhorn Network 3 p.m. Missouri at No. 12 Arkansas SEC Network 7 p.m. North Carolina at No. 9 Duke ACC Network Mon, April 8 7: p.m. No. 15 LSU at No. 18 Florida SEC Network Tues, April 9 7 p.m. No. 7 Clemson at No. 22 South Carolina ESPNU 7 p.m. Liberty at Virginia ACC Network Wed, April 10 5:30 p.m. Texas State at No. 5 Texas Longhorn Network 7 p.m. Kentucky at Louisville ACC Network Fri, April 12 6 p.m. No. 12 Arkansas at No. 22 South Carolina SEC Network 7 p.m. No. 9 Duke at No. 7 Clemson ESPN2 7 p.m. NC State at Virginia ACC Network Sat, April 13 11:30 a.m. No. 12 Arkansas at No. 22 South Carolina SEC Network Noon Morgan State vs. Norfolk State ESPNU 12:30 p.m. No. 24 Texas A&M at No. 14 Alabama ESPN2 1:30 p.m. No. 18 Florida at Missouri SEC Network 2:30 p.m. No. 19 Baylor at No. 5 Texas ESPN2 3:30 p.m. No. 2 Tennessee at Mississippi State SEC Network Sun, April 14 Noon Boston College at Virginia Tech ACC Network 2 p.m. No. 19 Baylor at No. 5 Texas Longhorn Network 2 p.m. No. 6 Georgia at Kentucky ESPNU 4 p.m. No. 24 Texas A&M at No. 14 Alabama ESPN2 4 p.m. Notre Dame at No. 4 Florida State ACC Network 6 p.m. No. 9 Duke at No. 7 Clemson ACC Network Mon, April 15 7 p.m. No. 24 Texas A&M at No. 14 Alabama SEC Network Fri, April 19 5 p.m. No. 7 Clemson at Notre Dame ESPNU 6 p.m. No. 15 LSU at No. 2 Tennessee SEC Network Sat, April 20 Noon No. 15 LSU at No. 2 Tennessee ESPN2 Noon No. 22 South Carolina at No. 18 Florida SEC Network 2 p.m. Missouri at No. 6 Georgia SEC Network 4 p.m. Kentucky at No. 20 Auburn SEC Network 9 p.m. No. 14 Alabama at No. 12 Arkansas SEC Network Sun, April 21 11:30 a.m. No. 22 South Carolina at No. 18 Florida SEC Network 2 p.m. No. 15 LSU at No. 2 Tennessee ESPN2 2 p.m. No. 14 Alabama at No. 12 Arkansas ESPNU 4 p.m. No. 8 UCLA at No. 3 Stanford ESPN2 4 p.m. Syracuse at Pittsburgh ACC Network 6 p.m. No. 7 Clemson at Notre Dame ACC Network 7 p.m. Kentucky at No. 20 Auburn SEC Network Mon, April 22 7 p.m. Kentucky at No. 20 Auburn SEC Network Tues, April 23 7 p.m. Virginia at No. 23 Virginia Tech ACC Network Thu, April 25 7 p.m. Nicholls at No. 5 Texas Longhorn Network Fri, April 26 6 p.m. No. 20 Auburn at Ole Miss SEC Network 7 p.m. Iowa State at No. 5 Texas Longhorn Network Sat, April 27 11 a.m. No. 18 Florida at No. 6 Georgia ESPN2 2 p.m. Iowa State at No. 5 Texas Longhorn Network 2 p.m. No. 9 Duke at NC State ACC Network 4 p.m. North Carolina at No. 4 Florida State ESPNU 7 p.m. No. 2 Tennessee at No. 14 Alabama ESPNU 9 p.m. Mississippi State at Missouri SEC Network Sun, April 28 Noon No. 18 Florida at No. 6 Georgia ESPN2 1 p.m. Iowa State at No. 5 Texas Longhorn Network 1 p.m. No. 20 Auburn at Ole Miss SEC Network 2 p.m. Boston College at Notre Dame ACC Network 2 p.m. No. 2 Tennessee at No. 14 Alabama ESPN2 4 p.m. No. 9 Duke at NC State ACC Network 6 p.m. Mississippi State at Missouri SEC Network Mon, April 29 7 p.m. Mississippi State at Missouri SEC Network Wed, May 1 7 p.m. No. 18 Florida at No. 4 Florida State ACC Network Thu, May 2 7 p.m. Kentucky at No. 2 Tennessee SEC Network 8 p.m. No. 14 Alabama at No. 20 Auburn ESPNU Fri, May 3 6 p.m. No. 14 Alabama at No. 20 Auburn SEC Network Sat, May 4 Noon No. 14 Alabama at No. 20 Auburn SEC Network Noon Louisville at Boston College ACC Network 2 p.m. No. 24 Texas A&M at No. 18 Florida SEC Network 2 p.m. Pittsburgh at NC State ACC Network 4 p.m. Ole Miss at No. 12 Arkansas SEC Network 5 p.m. No. 11 Oklahoma State at No. 1 Oklahoma ESPNU 6 p.m. Missouri at No. 22 South Carolina SEC Network Sun, May 5 Noon No. 6 Georgia at Mississippi State SEC Network 2 p.m. No. 24 Texas A&M at No. 18 Florida ESPNU 2 p.m. Ole Miss at No. 12 Arkansas SEC Network 5 p.m. No. 11 Oklahoma State at No. 1 Oklahoma ESPNU *tape-delayed
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Samsung is enjoying great interest in the Galaxy S24 series, as the phones sold well during preorders. Reports already say Samsung might be revising its projections for the series, as the phone is selling better than expected.
Now that the Galaxy S24 is out in stores, it’s time to focus on Samsung’s next flagships, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6. Obviously, we have heard early rumors about them, including a design mockup for the Fold 6 based on one of Samsung’s newest patents.
If the schematics Samsung used in the patent accurately depict its immediate plans, the Fold 6 might fix two of the biggest Galaxy Z Fold 5 issues. The next foldable might be much thinner than before, and it’ll feature a much larger external display. This will be a first for Samsung, but something we’ve already seen in the industry.
Pressure from China
Samsung is at the forefront of foldable phone tech innovation; that’s what the Korean giant would claim. And it would largely be accurate. Samsung did indeed start the foldable phone movement a few years ago and was the dominant player in the market for years. Except for China, maybe.
But foldables only account for a fraction of the overall smartphone market. That’s less than 2% of smartphone sales, according to a September 2023 TrendForce report that said foldables might reach 18.3 million units globally in 2023. Up until last year, Samsung had little global competition to worry about.
Samsung isn’t really at the forefront of foldable phone innovation now that Chinese smartphone vendors have started launching their devices internationally. The Korean giant had to catch up to the market rather than lead it.
The Flip 5 got a larger external display only after Motorola and Oppo came up with such designs. The Fold 5 is the first Galaxy Z Fold model to fold perfectly, with no gap. Chinese vendors pulled that design feat years ago. And last year, we got the incredibly thin Honor Magic V2 foldable that puts Samsung’s Fold design to shame.
Reports earlier this month said that Samsung is aware of the increased competition from Chinese smartphone vendors. Samsung reportedly wants to release a cheaper Fold 6 version that would compete better in China. Additionally, Samsung is looking at design improvements for the next-gen Fold, including a thinner profile for the handset.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 design?
This brings us to USPTO patent number 11,889,006, which Samsung just won in the US.
Titled “Electronic Device Including Flexible Display,” the patent features more than a dozen schematics detailing hinge technology that would allow Samsung to manufacture a much thinner Galaxy Z Fold 6 device than ever before. That much is clear from the first illustration in the patent.
Also, the imagery Samsung used in the patent indicates the outer display might be wider than before. That’s been a big criticism with all Fold-type devices Samsung has made to date.
While drawings in patents aren’t always indicative of a product’s commercial design, Pigtou notes that the illustrations in patent 11,889,006 are unlike foldable schematics Samsung used in other patents. Those looked more like the current Fold 5 design, both when it comes to the external display and the phone’s thickness.
In partnership with leaker xleaks7, Pigtou created renders of a Galaxy Z Fold 6 that would look like the foldable in the patent. As a fan of foldable devices, I’ll say such a Fold 6 design would be amazing.
Samsung would need new hinge technology to actually manufacture this type of foldable phone. The phone would still have to fold and unfold without breaking the flexible display. It would have to do it over and over securely and reliably. All while folding without a gap.
Any durability issues would instantly remind us of Samsung’s ill-fated Galaxy Fold launch. The first-gen model turned out to be a disaster in real-life testing, with Samsung having to fix the screen design and delay the launch of the handset for months.
The hinge design in the patent would distribute the load evenly when the handset is folded or unfolded. The detent hinge would also provide force feedback to indicate the phone has been folded or unfolded. This might be useful even when partially folding the phone for certain use cases.
Will Samsung actually roll out this design for the Galaxy Z Fold 6? We’ll have to wait until July to find out. But the patent certainly indicates that Samsung has been studying technologies that would make a thin Galaxy Z Fold design possible.
In fact, Samsung applied for the patent back in July 2021, years before Honor stunned the world with its Magic V2 design. It’s unclear why we’re yet to see Samsung use this design for commercial products.
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DENVER – Top city officials acknowledged in front of Denver City Council Wednesday they are not sure how much city resources will be impacted once shelters start discharging migrant families at the beginning of next month.
Migrant and refugee families coming from the southern border were able to stay at city-run shelters for an indefinite amount of time after Denver suspended length-of-stay limits in mid-November due to cold weather. But as resources are stretched thin with each new arriving wave of migrants, the city is once again putting a cap on the number days families can stay in shelters.
On Monday alone, about 160 families who have been taking refuge at shelters across Denver will be discharged and will have to go elsewhere. Between 40 to 120 additional families will be discharged each day through the end of March, according to data provided by the mayor’s office to Denver City Council’s Safety, Housing, Education, and Homeless Committee.
“There will be some heavy days in the weeks ahead where lots of people are being exited from shelters,” said Mayor Mike Johnston’s deputy chief of staff, Evan Dreyer, during a briefing on the city’s migrant response to Denver City Council Wednesday.
Acknowledging the Johnston administration doesn’t know “exactly what the impacts are going to be when we start the significant discharge of families next week,” Dreyer said the city would be working hard to find options for those families “so they don’t feel like their only option is to be on the streets, particularly while it is still winter.”
Among those options is “onward travel,” or buying bus tickets for migrants arriving to Denver so they can get to where they want to go, said Annie-Marie Braga, the executive director of Denver’s Department of Human Services.
Touting it as “highly successful strategy” by the city, Braga revealed Denver spent over $5 million in 2023 on bus tickets alone for migrants to travel elsewhere, purchasing about 19,000 bus tickets at a cost of $300 on average.
Five million dollars might sound like a lot of money (which it is), but a breakdown of the costs from the city’s migrant response shows that figure only represents 11% of the total spent in 2023, according to city data.
In all, the city spent $46 million responding to the migrant crisis, with the bulk of that going to hotel and lodging. The city could spend nearly that much by the first quarter of the year if hundreds of migrants continue arriving each day, Dreyer said.
Without federal support, he reiterated, Denver could be looking at a budget of $180 million in 2024, which the mayor has previously said would look like a 10% across-the-board cut of the entire city budget.
So far, the city has supported more than 38,000 migrants and refugees at a cost of $40 million since December 2022, Dreyer told city council, as he warned resources were becoming scarce.
“If we were to have to sustain this level… it is unsustainable from a staff perspective, from a space perspective and certainly from a financial perspective,” Dreyer told council.
It’s not clear how many buses Denver will receive in the coming days and weeks, city officials said, but the latest data showed that the city saw an average of 250 people at the height of the latest wave from the end of November through the first half of January.
Now, Dreyer said, the city is averaging about 50 people per day. As of Wednesday, there were a little more than 4,000 people staying at a city shelter.
“We have to look up and create a long-term plan”
In a potential best-case scenario, Braga argued, the Department of Human Services would need between $23-26 million each year to provide an adequate baseline for intake, sheltering, meals and transportation to 500 arriving migrants, with about $6 million of that total going to basic case management to help them with housing assistance.
“We have to look up and create a long-term plan for this,” Braga said. “We’ve been in this emergency mode for a while.”
Part of that long-term plan, according to Perla Gheiler, the director of the city’s Human Rights and Community Partnerships department, is creating a Newcomer Program that will be staffed to operate the migrant response with a logic model, action plan and an agreed upon budget.
The program would address immediate needs of arriving migrants and provide short-term shelter as well as a case manager and resource navigator to start, with legal services and employment resources being provided within the first few months of their arrival. At six months to a year, the program would help migrants with housing deposits, short-term rent subsidies, banking resources and ultimately help them integrate into the community.
To get this started, the city and the state are already funding up to 10 community partners to provide case management services to families, who are helping connect families to housing and legal clinics and a variety of other services, Gheiler told city council.
“We are making a thoughtful, methodical process in who we are case managing first so they have a plan and an exit,” she said, adding that so far this week, the city has had four housing and legal clinics to help migrant families find the money they need for first month’s rent or a deposit to make sure they don’t end up on the streets.
The city is also partnering with the Colorado Hosting Asylum Network to train community organizations to building a host family or host home network as most of the work on that front has been taken on by individual people and families.
“Migrants have traveled in harsh conditions through jungles, bodies of water and have survived,” Braga said. “All they want is to earn an honest living and make a life for their family free from oppression and violence.”
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| 2024-01-31T23:53:59Z
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary chargesheet against one more accused in the 2018 case related to the abduction and murder of a person by the CPI (Maoist) assailants.
The victim, Naresh Singh Bhokta, was brutally killed on the suspicion of being a police informer. Nine accused have been chargesheeted in the case so far.
In the third supplementary chargesheet filed under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Arms Act, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the NIA has named the accused Gora Yadav of Aurangabad in Bihar. He was arrested by the agency on August 4 last year. The accused was directly involved in the murder.
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The NIA said Gora Yadav was involved in 18 cases registered in various police stations of Bihar’s Aurangabad and Gaya districts.
“Bhokta was abducted by the cadre of the banned CPI (Maoist) on the directions of their top leadership. He was taken to a so-called ‘jan adalat’ in the Aurangabad area, where the kangaroo court led by Naval Bhuiya, sub-zonal commander, CPI (Maoist), ordered his killing... Bhokta was murdered on the night of November 2, 2018, near village Badhai Bigha,” the NIA said.
The agency had taken over the probe in the case on June 24, 2022, and found that the accused Gora Yadav, along with Vinay Yadav, Naval Bhuiya, Jilebiya Yadav, Ramprasad Yadav, Abhijit Yadav, Subedar Yadav, Abhyash Bhuiya, and others, had attended a crucial meeting in the forest of Anjanwa in Gaya. The meeting, convened by accused Pramod Mishra, the outfit’s central committee member at the time, had allegedly decided to eliminate the “special police officers”, including Bhokta.
“...Gora Yadav was a member of CPI (Maoist) and ‘body cover’ (bodyguard) of Sandip Yadav, a SAC [special area committee] member of the outfit. He, along with his co-accused, had committed an act with the intent to strike terror among the people and a section of the society by killing common people,” the NIA said.
During investigations, the agency detected the alleged involvement of top CPI (Maoist) commanders, including a Polit Bureau member Pramod Mishra, in the conspiracy behind the killing.
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The university hailed the decision as a victory for both the board's executive session practices and for access to higher education in Idaho. The lawsuit has been one of the biggest impediments to closing the deal.
“We look forward to completing our affiliation with the University of Phoenix in the coming months and bringing this unique opportunity to the citizens of Idaho,” said a statement from university spokesperson Jodi Walker. “Higher education has never been more important than now as we work to meet the workforce needs of our state.”
The deal is the latest attempt by troubled for-profit schools to cleanse their reputations after investigations into deceptive practices and face less regulation as nonprofits, said David Halperin, a Washington, D.C., attorney and longtime critic of the for-profit college industry.
“Why Idaho wants to buy is a little harder to understand,” he said.
During a meeting open to the public last year, the board unanimously voted to approve the creation of a not-for-profit entity that will acquire the operations of the University of Phoenix. In other, closed-door discussions, the board “reasonably believed” it was in competition with one or more public agencies in other states to acquire the University of Phoenix, which allowed for an executive session, District Judge Jason Scott's ruling said.
The ruling “will lead to far less government transparency and accountability,” Labrador said in a statement Wednesday. "That is bad for Idaho citizens, and it defies the entire purpose of the law. We are looking closely at all appellate options to ensure Idaho’s Open Meetings Law remains a bulwark for openness and government accountability.”
Labrador complained the board kept details of the deal secret until the last moment and decided to purchase the University of Phoenix despite fines for deceptive and unfair practices.
The University of Phoenix was among the for-profit schools involved in a 2022 settlement to cancel federal student debt for former students who applied for debt cancellation because of alleged misconduct by the schools.
In 2019, the University of Phoenix reached a record $191 million settlement to resolve Federal Trade Commission charges that the institution used deceptive advertisements that falsely touted its relationships and job opportunities with companies such as AT&T, Microsoft and the American Red Cross.
The University of Idaho has hailed the deal as expanding educational access to adult learners who seek online programs: “University of Phoenix serves primarily working adults. U of I will remain Idaho’s land-grant, residential university serving primarily traditional learners.”
The two will retain a separate operational structure. Each will have its own president and leadership team, the University of Idaho said.
Representatives for the University of Phoenix didn't immediately respond to an email from The Associated Press seeking comment Wednesday.
A deputy attorney general advising the board had approved the executive sessions as compliant with Idaho’s Open Meeting Law, the judge's ruling noted.
State Board President Linda Clark said they will seek payment of legal fees by the attorney general's office.
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Oregon officials have announced a 90-day state of emergency in Portland due to a serious public health and safety crisis linked to the widespread use of fentanyl.
“Our country and our state have never seen a drug this deadly and addictive, and all are grappling with how to respond,” Gov. Tina Kotek said in a press release Tuesday. “The Chair, the Mayor, and I recognize the need to act with urgency and unity across our public health and community safety systems to make a dent in this crisis. We are all in this together. The next 90 days will yield unprecedented collaboration and focused resources targeting fentanyl and provide a roadmap for next steps.”
The declaration will allow the city, state, and county to use available resources from human services, state police, health authorities, and emergency departments to set up a command center in Central City, which is composed of 10 districts, to serve as the focal point for daily communication, coordination, and efforts to address the fentanyl crisis.
“The Command Center will serve to refocus existing resources. It will also share and publicly report data on the impacts of fentanyl in downtown, use data to identify and respond to acute needs and gaps in service, identify any specific resources necessary to address gaps, and establish a system to coordinate that can be sustained beyond the 90-day startup period,” the press release notes.
While the state’s health department will launch educational campaigns across town to promote drug prevention and treatment, the county will “distribute and train partners on the use of Narcan and issue reports on overdose data.”
The fentanyl crisis has led to a staggering surge in fatalities in Oregon, as reported by health authorities. In 2022, the total number of unintentional opioid overdose deaths reached a grim milestone of 956. Although data for 2023 is still being compiled, by June, the toll from unintentional overdoses had already reached 628, and it is anticipated to surpass 1,250 once all the data is collected, according to Oregon Public Broadcasting.
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In a recent GQ video dissecting Kurt Russell‘s iconic roles, the interviewer broached the subject of Metal Gear Solid and the rumored connection between the game's Solid Snake and Russell's Snake Plissken from Escape From New York, Gamespot reports. When asked if he was ever approached to voice the character, Russell, known for his straightforward humor, responded, “I'm pretty lazy by nature,” hinting at his lack of interest in such endeavors.
The actor, who portrayed Snake Plissken in John Carpenter's 1981 film, acknowledged that people have suggested various projects over the years but clarified, “I don't know, I'm a movie guy.” Russell emphasized his inclination towards the film industry, expressing a preference for playing iconic characters in a single project rather than exploring different mediums or stretching a character's legacy.
Russell, rooted in a different era, explained his reluctance to expand financially on characters he has portrayed. He highlighted the importance of creating something new and fresh instead of revisiting past roles, particularly without the involvement of the original creator. Referencing his decision-making process, Russell stated, “I’d look at [a script] and say, ‘That’s not written by John.’ That doesn’t smell right. John’s not here to do this. I’m not gonna do that. Let’s go do something new, let’s do something fresh, let’s go create another iconic character, rather than saying ‘What can we bleed off this iconic character?’”
While Russell did reprise the role of Snake Plissken for the Escape from New York sequel, Escape from LA, his amusingly candid reasons for turning down Metal Gear Solid shed light on his commitment to originality and his distinctive approach to selecting projects.
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ESPN NBA Broadcast Schedule Update: Minnesota Timberwolves to Host Milwaukee Bucks on February 23
ESPN today made an update to its NBA broadcast schedule. On Friday, February 23, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards will host the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo at 10 p.m. ET. The matchup will replace the previously selected game between the Miami Heat and the New Orleans Pelicans.
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AURORA, Colo. — The African Chamber of Commerce Colorado is hosting its third annual Business Awards Reception on Saturday, Feb. 3.
The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Aurora beginning at 6 p.m.
“This event recognizes Black immigrant-owned businesses and also African American businesses, and is an event that is great for networking, for entertainment, fun, inspiration. We have some incredible speakers that will be talking this year. Our guest speaker this year is Denver Mayor Michael Johnston,” said Colorado State Representative Naquetta Ricks, who serves as the chamber's president.
Ricks said the event will help raise funds for the African Chamber of Commerce Colorado’s programs.
“We do a lot of programming that provides technical support to small businesses in the area, including startup businesses. We have a Women Entrepreneurship Program, which teaches women to start their own businesses, help them to become DBE (disadvantaged business enterprise) and small business certified,” Ricks said.
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The Indian Super League (ISL) side FC Goa shared defender Sandesh Jhingan's injury update on Tuesday.
The Indian international sustained an injury to his right knee during the Blue Tigers' third and final group-stage match against Syria in the AFC Asian Cup 2023.
After the injury, Jhingan has been recommended not to participate in competitive matches by medical professionals after undergoing a thorough series of examinations.
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The 30-year-old defender integrated into the Goa-based club's lineup during the summer transfer window, forging a formidable partnership with Odei Onaindia at the centre-back position.
"FC Goa regret to announce that defender Sandesh Jhingan has suffered an injury to his right knee while on duty with the senior Indian National Men's team in the AFC Asian Cup 2023. Following the injury, Sandesh has undergone a thorough series of examinations and the initial indications suggest a period of rest from competitive play will be necessary for his complete recovery. @SandeshJhingan and the Club are truly grateful for the outpouring of concern and well-wishes from the fans, and updates on his progress will be provided in due course," FC Goa wrote on X while giving updates on Jhingan's injury.
His exceptional leadership qualities were evident in the ISL as he played a pivotal role in securing six clean sheets out of ten matches.
Throughout the ongoing ISL season, he showcased his defensive prowess with five interceptions, four blocks, and an impressive 56 clearances.
Meanwhile, his injury just before the resumption of the ongoing ISL season is a significant setback for the team, which is fervently pursuing the ISL League Shield.
The ISL club will consult with the medical professionals to examine Jhingan's condition and find out the most effective course of action for his rehabilitation. However, the Gaurs have not provided an exact date for his return.
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Love Island star Casey O'Gorman underwent an incredible fitness transformation ahead of his shock arrival in the villa.
The winter 2023 islander took on an intensive five week programme ahead of his stint on the All Stars series.
Fans will remember Casey, 27, from last year's winter edition of the series, as the islander who broke Claudia Fogarty's heart, and he's back for more romance.
But before returning to the South African villa, Casey enlisted the help of Geordie Shore star and fitness coach James Tindale to get in the best possible shape - and the results are seriously impressive.
James shared incredible before and after photos which showed how Casey had leaned out in the past several weeks, as he flaunted his muscular arms and chiselled abs.
He had also seemingly acquired a tan for the 'after' snap, as he looked glowy and golden.
Alongside the transformation photos, James gave an insight into how Casey achieved the incredible results.
He said: "Casey reached out to me just before Christmas wanting to get in amazing shape after seeing me post client transformations. Let me tell you he put in some serious graft! Prime example of executing a program to perfection.
"Casey was very consistent hitting off all daily targets - calories, protein target, workouts, steps
And some 10k runs for good measure as this is what he enjoys."
He added: "Enjoy it in there Casey - you deserve it!"
After Wednesday’s dumping, Maya announced that two brand new bombshells would enter the villa – Joanna Chimonides, who turned heads during Casa Amor in series five, and former recruitment consultant Casey, who appeared in series nine.
Upon entering the villa, Casey said in a voiceover: “I’m best known for being in some triangles and causing quite a lot of drama.”
After they entered the villa, host Maya asked if any of the islanders recognised the bombshells and Georgia Harrison revealed that she has met Casey a couple of times before.
She later said: “Me and Casey we had a really, really good connection outside the villa.
“I feel that he mugged me off a little bit and I was quite frankly heartbroken about it. So I don’t know how to feel.”
The first ever All Stars series has brought back previous islanders to the villa in the hope they find love again.
Love Island continues every night at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX
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The slide for Big Tech stocks dragged the Nasdaq composite to a market-leading loss of 2.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which has less of an emphasis on tech, fell a more modest 0.8%, or 317 points.
Alphabet was one of the heaviest weights on the market, and it fell 7.5% despite reporting stronger profit and revenue for the latest quarter than analysts expected. Underneath the surface, analysts pointed to some concerning trends in how much Google's parent company is earning from advertising.
The bigger challenge, though, may have been the high expectations the company faces after how much its stock soared last year. Other Big Tech stocks that also accounted for a disproportionate chunk of the S&P 500’s rally to a record likewise struggled Wednesday in the face of high expectations.
Microsoft fell 2.7% even though it delivered stronger profit and revenue than expected. One analyst, Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities, even called its quarterly report "a masterpiece that should be hung in the Louvre."
Tesla, another member of the group of stocks nicknamed the "Magnificent Seven," fell 2.2%. A judge in Delaware ruled a day earlier that its CEO, Elon Musk, is not entitled to the landmark compensation package earlier awarded to him.
The Magnificent Seven were responsible for the majority of the S&P 500’s return last year, and three more members are scheduled to report their latest quarter results on Thursday: Amazon, Apple and Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. Expectations are high for them, too.
Besides the Magnificent Seven, stocks have rallied to records because of hopes that a cooldown in inflation will convince the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates several times this year. Such cuts would relax the pressure on the economy and encourage investors to pay higher prices for stocks.
But the Fed on Wednesday left its main interest rate steady and made clear it “does not expect it will be appropriate” to cut rates “until it has gained greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably toward” its goal of 2%.
“We’re not declaring victory at all,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell said. He said it’s unlikely the Fed will get to that level of comfort by its next meeting in March.
“It’s probably not the most likely case,” he said, which sent stocks skidding late in trading.
But Powell also said Fed officials already have some confidence that day will arrive. They just need to see more months of data confirming that inflation is heading sustainably lower. “We have confidence,” he said. “It has been increasing, but we want to get greater confidence.”
Powell acknowledged the difficult position the Fed is in, with dangers arising from both acting too quickly and too late, even though “overall it’s a good picture” for the economy at the moment. Cutting rates too soon could ignite inflationary pressures, while acting too late would mean unnecessary pain for the economy and job market.
“Given how strong the economy has been, the Fed probably figures it can err on the side of cutting later and slower than what the market is pricing,” said Brian Jacobsen, chief economist at Annex Wealth Management.
Treasury yields in the bond market swung up and down following the Fed's announcement. They had been lower earlier following a couple softer-than-expected reports on the economy.
One report said that growth in pay and benefits for U.S. workers was slower in the final three months of 2023 than economists expected. While all workers would like bigger raises, the cooler-than-expected data could further calm what was one of the Fed's big fears: that too-big pay gains would trigger a vicious cycle that ends up keeping inflation high.
A separate report from the ADP Research Institute also suggested hiring by non-government employers was softer in January than economists expected. The Fed and Wall Street are hoping that the job market cools by just the right amount, enough to keep a lid on inflation but not so much that it causes a recession. A more comprehensive jobs report from the U.S. government will arrive Friday.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 3.92% from 4.04% late Tuesday. In October, it was above 5% and at its highest level since 2007.
All told, the S&P 500 fell 79.32 points to 4,845.65. The Dow dropped 317.07 to 38,150.30, and the Nasdaq slumped 345.89 to 15,164.01.
In stock markets abroad, indexes slumped sharply again in China amid continued worries about a weak economic recovery and troubles for the country’s heavily indebted property developers.
Stocks were mixed elsewhere in Asia and down modestly in Europe.
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Until Dawn Announced for PS5 and PC Alongside a Release Window - State of Play 2024
Horror game from Supermassive Games will soon be available on modern platforms.
Following a report published last week, PlayStation has officially confirmed that Until Dawn is coming to PS5 and PC.
Announced during the PlayStation State of Play, the PS5 version of Until Dawn will arrive on PC and PS5 sometime this year. As common with remasters, the forthcoming ports will include graphical and performance improvements,with developer Ballistic Moon tasked with enhancing the game for modern platforms.
Originally released on the PS4 in 2015, Until Dawn is a choose-your-own-adventure video game developed by Supermassive Games. While the studio is best known these days for making choice-filled horror games that are borderline interactive movies, such as The Dark Pictures Anthology, Until Dawn helped establish Supermassive Games as a developer known for these types of games.
"Until Dawn is a flawed, but fun experience. Though an unfocused story means it falls short of greatness, it’s an otherwise entertaining homage to the curious traditions of horror movies which pays off your in-game decisions with occasionally shocking consequences," we wrote in our review of Until Dawn.
Beyond the initial release in 2015, Until Dawn also spawned two additional games: an on-rails shooter called Until Dawn: Rush of Blood, released in 2016, and a prequel set 60 years before the events of Until Dawn, The Inpatient, released in 2017. Both of these games were made exclusively for the PlayStation VR headset.
While a sequel to Until Dawn was never made, in 2022, Supermassive released a spiritual successor called The Quarry. Until Dawn is also getting adapted for the big screens with the director behind Lights Out and Sahzam! attached to the project.
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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 Charlotte Hornets are hoping to gain momentum amid their 2023-24 midseason struggle. The Hornets are facing the Chicago Bulls in a competitive matchup; however, they received mixed injury report updates on LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges.
The Hornets injury report yields a taste of optimism for their Bulls matchup
Charlotte has deemed Mile Bridges (left elbow contusion) as available for Tuesday night's game, while LaMelo Ball (ankle) has been downgraded to out, per Marc Spears. Both stars are vital to the team's offensive attack, but only Bridges will be able to take the floor.
At 10-35 and 13th in the Eastern Conference standings, the Hornets find themselves in deep trouble. They need all the help they can get against a Bulls team hungry for a win. Perhaps Mile Bridges can provide the spark Charlotte needs.
The 25-year-old averages 20.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per contest. He gives the Hornets additional offensive firepower and interior presence. Still, Charlotte is missing the services of their former All-Star point guard.
LaMelo Ball has battled ankle injuries that have impacted his availability for the 2023-24 season. Hopefully, the star guard is simply managing his pain and makes a speedy return to the court. He leads the team with 23.9 points per game to go with 5.0 rebounds and 8.0 assists.
Both the Hornets and the Bulls are coming off defeats in their previous matchups. However, the Bulls edge Charlotte for a ninth place standing in the East. If the Hornets want to get back into the Play-In conversation, they need to lock in and execute to steal a win at home.
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ESPN Sue’s Places Debuts Today, Exclusively on ESPN+
Includes appearances from Jason Sudeikis, Coach K, Geno Auriemma, Caitlin Clark, Dawn Staley, Danny Manning, Mario Chalmers, Bill Self, Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, Jimmer Fredette, and more
Four-time WNBA and two-time NCAA Champion Sue Bird hosts Sue’s Places, where the UConn legend takes on Peyton Manning’s signature ESPN+ Original series, produced alongside Omaha Productions and Words + Pictures, and explores the history and traditions of college basketball. From conversations with the game’s past and present stars, to visiting the preeminent programs in the sport, Sue will showcase everything fans love about men’s and women’s college hoops.
Episode 1 of the ESPN+ Original show is now available on ESPN+.
“I cannot wait for fans to have a chance to experience college basketball through the Sue’s Places lens,” Bird said. “The college game is filled with longstanding traditions and numerous legends – past and present – and Sue’s Places gives fans a chance to experience it all.”
In episode 1, Sue returns to UConn where she became a college basketball legend. She meets up with her former coach, Geno Auriemma, to learn about UConn’s agricultural history with some udderly surprising guests. She then meets up with current Huskies Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd to get the inside scoop on the team.
“The best stories in college basketball are the ones detailing improbable shots, iconic coaches, and special traditions,” Manning said. “There is no one better to tell those stories than Sue Bird – she was a star and she passionately loves the game and everything that makes it special.”
The debut schedule for this season is as follows:
Episode 1 (Jan. 31): Udder Domination: Noted above.
Episode 2 (Feb. 7): Rock Chalk Jayhawk: With the help of KU legends Danny Manning, Mario Chalmers, and Bill Self, Sue helps Jayhawks superfan, and Ted Lasso star, Jason Sudeikis, relive some of the iconic Kansas basketball moments he’s missed over the years.
Episode 3 (Feb. 14): From the Logo: Sue chats with Iowa Hawkeyes sensation Caitlin Clark about how her ability to hit the deep three has influenced the game. They’re joined by former BYU sharpshooter Jimmer Fredette to see who has mastered hitting buckets from the logo.
Episode 4 (Feb. 21): Nothing but Nets: Sue sets out to learn the origins of cutting down the nets. She heads to NC State to meet 1983 National Champion Dereck Whittenburg, whose Wolfpack team, coached by the late Jimmy V, famously practiced the tradition. Sue continues to South Carolina where she learns Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks have perfected the art of net cutting.
Episode 5 (Feb. 28): Bird is the Word: Sue goes bird watching for the legendary St. Joe’s mascot. After some insight from Hawks legends Jameer Nelson and Natasha Cloud, and pointers from the Phillie Phanatic, Sue takes flight as the legendary mascot.
Episode 6 (March 6): Let’s Go Krzy: Sue sets out to learn what it takes to become a Cameron Crazy for the Duke-UNC rivalry game. She encounters Coach K staked out in an unexpected location and bumps into Duke legend JJ Redick as she prepares for her night in K-Ville.
Episode 7 (March 13): What’s All That Bracket?: Sue uncovers the origins and evolution of the NCAA Tournament bracket. Episode features Joe Lunardi and Bill Walton.
Episode 8 (March 20): At the Buzzer: Sue revisits some of the NCAA tournament’s most iconic buzzer beaters with the players that came through in the clutch. Episode features Arike Ogunbowale, Diana Taurasi and Bryce Drew.
Episode 9 (March 27): If the Sneaker Fits: Sue searches for the Cinderella that lost their sneaker. Episode features Ed Pinckney and Lindsay Whalen via FaceTime.
Episode 10 (April 3): Oop Dreams: Sue explores the history of the alley-oop. The episode features Peyton Manning and Tyler Hansbrough.
ESPN has worked with the five-time Olympic Gold Medalist in a variety of capacities over the years, including the “Bird & Taurasi Show,” featuring fellow UConn great Diana Taurasi. The alternate presentation was broadcast during the 2022 and 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championships, as well as a 2023 NBA game on Christmas Day.
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CENTENNIAL, Colo. — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Rocky Mountain Field Division, which covers Colorado, seized more fentanyl pills in 2023 than any other year on record, the agency announced on Wednesday.
Nationally, the U.S. DEA seized more than 77 million fentanyl pills and nearly 12,000 pounds of fentanyl powder in 2023 — the most fentanyl seized by the DEA in a single year, said Acting Special Agent in Charge David Olesky during a press conference in Denver on Wednesday afternoon. It is now the leading cause of death for Americans between 18 and 45 years old, he said.
A large poster next to him illustrated how much fentanyl (in pill-equivalents) had been seized in 2023 by the U.S. DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division, which covers 450,000 square miles throughout multiple states:
- Colorado: 2.61 million pills (425.60 kilograms of fentanyl)
- Utah: 664,000 pills (119.30 kilograms of fentanyl)
- Montana: 106,500 pills (17.87 kilograms of fentanyl)
- Wyoming: 23,700 pills (4.58 kilograms of fentanyl)
This totals 3.4 million pills seized, or more than 386 million deadly doses, the DEA said. This number is a sharp increase from 2021, when the DEA seized about half a million pills, and 2022, when it seized 1.9 million.
Olesky said the seizures in Colorado span the entire state, from the western slope to southern Colorado to the Denver metro area. He said the two main arteries for drug trafficking in the state are Interstate 25 coming up from the south and Interstate 70 coming from the west. Cartels carry not only fentanyl, but methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin from the southwest border, he said.
He gestured at a table next to him during the press conference, which displayed more than 60,000 fentanyl pills that were seized in the past week around the Denver metro area.
"Two years ago, that would have been considered a very significant amount — it might have been a record two, three years ago for the state," Olesky said.
Now, it's a regular occurrence, he said.
"This significant increase of fentanyl seizures across the region certainly demonstrates the outstanding investigative work that our agents are doing," he said. "But this is not cause for celebration."
He said the numbers the DEA released Wednesday are a sobering look at how cartels have flooded the drug in Colorado communities. He said the DEA is dedicated to focusing on the two groups — the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco Cartel — most responsible for trafficking fentanyl into the United States.
While the pills seized likely prevented future deaths, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is predicting record numbers of drug poisonings for 2023. Their most-recent numbers, which are from June, show 112,323 American deaths, Olesky said. Fentanyl is the cause for almost 70% of those drug poisonings.
Olesky urged Coloradans to have the tough conversations with family and friends to prevent a tragedy.
"While one pill can kill, it's also just as important to note that one conversation can save," he said.
The fentanyl on streets today is more deadly than ever, he said. In 2023, DEA laboratory testing showed that about seven out of every 10 pills contained a potentially lethal dose. He said two years ago, that statistic was four out of 10 pills.
"It's a reminder that it's only two milligrams of fentanyl, which is considered a potentially lethal dose or the amount which can fit on the tip of a pencil," he said.
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But drug traffickers don't care about that, Olesky said. They care about one thing: greed.
That comes with another concern, though, because the price of the drug has plummeted. Olesky said the price for a pill in the Denver metro area, as well as across much of the state, is cheaper than a candy bar. While each pill costs the cartels three or four cents to produce, they sell it for 80 cents to $1 per pill, Olesky said.
"We're talking about the profits that they make — this is not a million-dollar industry. This is a multi-billion-dollar industry," he said.
Plus, social media has eased how people can connect with the drug traffickers.
"With a few clicks of a button, an individual can end up having this product delivered to their front door steps," he said.
In March 2023, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser released a 182-page report titled “Social Media, Fentanyl & Illegal Drug Sales” to illustrate the dangerous role social media has in acquiring drugs. The report pointed to a 2019 study that strongly suggests social media is gaining traction as a convenient marketplace for illicit drugs, particularly among young people. Dealers typically use code words to communicate.
Olesky noted that fentanyl is often in the shape of a small, blue pill, but the DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division warned at the beginning of last summer that the drug now could come in a variety of colors and was marketed as a party drug. In other cases, agencies have recovered fentanyl in other forms, like powder and nasal spray.
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"The cartels are going to continue to adapt to the trends and the alerts that we put out there from the DEA," Olesky said.
Currently, the DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division has 48 active investigations focused on fentanyl throughout its four states. Those are focused not only on the cartels, but their relationships with organized crime rings in Colorado.
It will take more than only securing the border or only increasing law enforcement to stop the trafficking, Olesky said.
"There is no one solution to this... There's also the education piece, the outreach piece, the mental health side," he said. "We're not going to start turning the tide on this until we realize there is the mental health side, the education side, and certainly in the great work we do at DEA, there's the law enforcement piece to this."
The DEA has a website — DEA.gov/onepill — where people can learn about fentanyl trends, how to talk to kids about drugs and more.
Amid a large rise in fentanyl-related poisoning deaths, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed HB22-1326 in May 2022 to make it a felony for someone to possess a gram or more of a drug containing fentanyl, which also included stiffer penalties for distribution and a host of addiction treatment and prevention services. It was passed in the final two hours of the legislative session that year.
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Political and media figures on the right, including former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, political activist Laura Loomer and One America News Network host Alison Steinberg, have amplified the allegations.
The claims are ludicrous and may well reflect the fear on the right that someone as famous as Swift, whose landmark Eras Tour is the first tour to cross the billion-dollar mark, could indeed influence the presidential race should she urge her legion of fans in one direction.
Pop culture and politics have long been entwined. The entertainment industry has been a deep well of political contributions. And candidates often try to draft on the celebrity of stars to add to their own allure.
The potency of the impact is less clear. In Swift's case, there is some proof that she can at minimum generate more voter registration.
In September, Swift posted a short message on her Instagram account encouraging her 272 million followers to register to vote. The post led to more than 35,000 registrations on the nonpartisan nonprofit Vote.org.
Swift’s massive fan base gives her a powerful voice. An SSRS poll conducted in October 2023 found that about 6 in 10 U.S. adults called themselves at least casual fans of the singer, with 8% saying they’re big fans. The poll also found that 8 in 10 U.S. adults said they had heard of her relationship with Kelce and the majority of those familiar with it considered it a real relationship, rather than a publicity stunt.
“Pop culture people identify with this stuff, they pay attention to it. And that’s what moves politics now. It’s attention and identity,” Joel Penney, an associate professor at Montclair State University whose research includes the intersection of politics and pop culture, said. Indeed, Donald Trump's improbable march to the presidency in 2016 was propelled in part from the celebrity he gained as a reality television star.
But the false claims about Swift are of such an extreme nature that they will test the limits of how potent a conspiracy theory can be. Penney sees the recent deluge of posts aimed at Swift as an attempt to preemptively blunt her impact by discrediting her.
Penney said Swift's influence could prove a difficult force to contend with, especially if she publicly supports Biden, as she did in the 2020 race.
The attacks on Swift could also galvanize young voters who want to rally around her.
“Young people are fighting their political battles through a language drawn from pop culture,” said Henry Jenkins, a professor at the University of Southern California who also studies politics and pop culture. “That’s what connects them. That’s what they’re engaged with.”
Both Swift and Kelce have made public statements about politics and other issues that put them at odds with the far-right.
Swift broke her long-standing refusal to discuss her political views in 2018 when she announced in an Instagram post that she would be voting for Tennessee's Democratic Senate candidate Phil Bredesen and Democratic House incumbent Rep. Jim Cooper. She also slammed then-U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn, the Republican candidate, citing Blackburn's opposition to certain LGBTQ+ rights and her vote against the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act in 2013. Blackburn won election to the Senate.
In 2020, Swift endorsed Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in an interview with V Magazine, noting that "under their leadership, I believe America has a chance to start the healing process it so desperately needs."
Kelce faced criticism in September for appearing in an ad promoting the double dose of the flu and COVID-19 vaccines, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The ad was part of a partnership with Pfizer, the pharmaceutical company that developed a vaccine in response to the pandemic and has since become a common mark for anti-vaccine activists and conspiracy theorists.
Pop culture figures and the industry that surround them have been enmeshed in political campaigns long before the duo some fans refer to as Swelce. Former President Bill Clinton first appeared on MTV during his 1992 campaign while he was still governor of Arkansas. Major stars including Johnny Cash, Mary Tyler Moore and Willie Nelson endorsed former President Jimmy Carter more than 40 years ago when he made his second run for the White House. Ronald Reagan got his start in politics after a career as an actor.
“That question of, does this stuff work in pop culture? It absolutely can,” Penney said. “And it does. And history has shown that.”
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| 2024-01-31T23:54:13Z
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V Rising Is Coming to PS5 This Year - State of Play 2024
V Rising was originally released on PC back in 2022.
At the first State of Play of 2024, Stunlock Studios announced that its fantasy survival game V Rising is coming to PS5 sometime this year.
V Rising was released in Early Access in May 2022 on Steam. Set in an open world, V Rising has players controlling a vampire who recently woke up and tasked with venturing across the world and defeating bosses, feeding on the blood of enemy NPCs, and avoiding hazards that will kill your character, such as direct sunlight.
While the PS Blog Post did little to announce new things coming to the PS5 port, such as whether or not it will do unique things with the DualSense controller's haptics and adaptive triggers, the official V Rising X/Twitter account did reveal that official controller support is coming to the PC version.
Following its release into Early Access, Stunlock Studios announced V Rising was close to hitting 50,000 players a day after its release. As of May 2022, V Rising has sold over 1.5 million copies, according to the developer.
In our review of V Rising, we said: "While its time-consuming crafting aspects can take the bite out of the vampire fantasy, V Rising really does rise to the occasion with its excellent boss design and respectable ARPG combat."
Taylor is a Reporter at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.
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| 2024-01-31T23:54:15Z
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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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| 2024-01-31T23:54:16Z
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During his playing days, Johnny Damon was a respected outfielder. He is a two-time All-Star, a two-time World Series Champion, and once led the league in stolen bases.
Given Damon’s success in baseball, have you ever wondered how a former MLB star like him lives? Well, wonder no more. This article features Johnny Damon’s $30 million mansion in Orlando, Fla.
Back in 2007, it seems that Damon was looking for his own personal oasis. As a result, the two-time World Series Champion decided to pick up a massive Florida property for $4 million.
On the property, Damon decided to build his own property with several amenities to enjoy that would match a good amount of amusement parks around the country. But fast-forward to late 2023, it seems like Damon is ready to move on from his personal playground mansion. The former MLB outfielder listed the property in the market with Corcoran Premier Realty with an asking price of $30 million.
Here are some photos of Johnny Damon’s $30 million mansion in Orlando.
Photos courtesy of: Robb Report
Originally built in 2010, Damon’s mansion encompasses 30,000 square feet of living space. It includes nine bedrooms and 15 bathrooms. The mansion contains plenty of amenities that almost every person can dream of.
Some of the amenities to enjoy include a bowling alley, a pair of sports gyms, a home theater, a music room, a personal hair salon, a steam room and a cigar lounge. In addition to these, the interior also includes a spacious living room and a modern kitchen equipped with top-quality appliances.
Aside from a solid interior, the amenities don’t stop there given the property’s exciting outdoor space. The backyard features a full-sized tennis court, a basketball court, a saltwater swimming pool with some waterfalls, and a boat dock at Lake Butler.
Damon carved out a solid career in the MLB. He’s kept busy since retiring, including competing on Dancing With the Stars.
As a result, it isn’t surprising that the two-time All-Star can afford to live a lavish lifestyle. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Damon has a net worth of around $60 million.
Nevertheless, this is all the information that we have on Johnny Damon’s $30 million mansion in Orlando.
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ITV Love Island fans are convinced that a huge part of the show is missing from the All Star series.
The outdoor gym has been a staple part of the show for many seasons, but the familiar element of the show appears to have vanished in the new South African villa.
Some of the most famous ex-islanders have been seen breaking a sweat in the outdoor gym and often use the workout area as a place to build a connection with their partner.
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti, who recently announced their split, were often seen working out together in the gym. Molly Marsh and her current boyfriend Zach Noble were also another duo who enjoyed a workout together.
Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury were also seen practising some boxing skills in the workout area back in season five of the ITV show.
This year the gym is nowhere to be seen but an ITV spokesperson revealed to OK! that the islanders are in fact working out, but they are choosing to not show that part on the TV.
The spokesperson said: “They are still working out daily but, as the storyline is so strong and we only have an hour, we are focussing on content first and foremost.”
The latest episode of the ITV dating show was arguably the most dramatic of the series so far, with the islanders forced to dump two more people from the villa.
After Liberty and Mitch were voted as the least favourite couple by the public, they were instructed to leave the villa immediately on Tuesday night’s episode. The dramatic evening continued on Wednesday’s episode where the girls decided to send Tyler packing, and the boys agreed to send Hannah home.
Fans of the show didn't seem surprised at the outcome, as one wrote on X, formally know as Twitter: "Looool that’s the best case scenario #LoveIsland I WAS ROOTING FOR THIS", while another added: "Oh wow I said Tyler and Hannah had to wrap it up".
A third added: "Knew it would be Tyler and Hannah…", while a fourth said: “Tyler and Hannah were the easy option to vote for”.
Other fans expressed their disapproval for the decision, as one said: “Stupid decision from the boys, they should’ve chosen Arabella instead of Hannah #LoveIslandAllStars #LoveIsland”.
Love Island continues every night at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX
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ESPN to air Pickleball Slam 2 Sunday, Feb. 4, at 8:30 p.m. ET
Event Features Tennis Icons Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf, John McEnroe and Maria Sharapova
Joining the on-court action: James Blake and Jack Sock
On Sunday, Feb. 4, at 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN will broadcast live and exclusively Pickleball Slam 2, the exciting sequel to last year’s inaugural Pickleball Slam tournament.
This year tennis icons Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf, John McEnroe, and Maria Sharapova will be joined by former tennis champions turned pickleball sensations Jack Sock and James Blake–current ESPN tennis analyst–for two riveting matches. The third and final match features world number one ranked and multi-Slam champions McEnroe/Sharapova vs. Agassi/Graff competing for a $1 million purse.
The Matches:
Match 1: McEnroe/Blake vs. Agassi/Sock
Match 2: Sharapova/Blake vs. Graf/Sock
Match 3: McEnroe/Sharapova vs. Agassi/Graf
Calling the matches will be ESPN’s Chris Fowler, Andy Roddick, and Michele McMahon with Camryn Irwin courtside.
Pickleball Slam 2 will reair Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 1:30 a.m. on ESPN2.
Created and produced by Horizon Sports & Experiences (HS&E) and InsideOut Sports & Entertainment (ISE), the 2024 event takes place at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
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| 2024-01-31T23:54:17Z
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DENVER — An officer with the Denver Police Department has been charged with harassment after allegedly striking a juvenile who was in his custody.
The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced the misdemeanor charge against Dat Truong, 32, on Wednesday. Truong allegedly struck a juvenile who was in custody on Nov. 3 near Interstate 225 and E. Colfax Avenue, the district attorney's office.
His next court date is set for March 5.
The Denver Police Department said Truong joined their force in 2014. He was recently assigned as an officer in the special operations division, DPD said.
On Nov. 6, he was placed in a non-patrol assignment and will remain there as the case moves forward.
DPD said its administrative review will begin after the criminal case is adjudicated.
No other details on this case were immediately available.
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Speaking before the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, Wray said there's been far too little public focus on a cyber threat that affects “every American.”
“China’s hackers are positioning on American infrastructure in preparation to wreak havoc and cause real-world harm to American citizens and communities, if or when China decides the time has come to strike,” Wray said.
Jen Easterly, the director of the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, voiced a similar sentiment at the hearing.
“This is a world where a major crisis halfway across the planet could well endanger the lives of Americans here at home through the disruption of our pipelines, the severing of our telecommunications, the pollution of our water facilities, the crippling of our transportation modes — all to ensure that they can incite societal panic and chaos and to deter our ability" to marshal a sufficient response, she said.
The comments align with assessments from outside cybersecurity firms including Microsoft, which said in May that state-backed Chinese hackers had been targeting U.S. critical infrastructure and could be laying the technical groundwork for the potential disruption of critical communications between the U.S. and Asia during future crises.
At least a portion of that operation, attributed to a group of hackers known as Volt Typhoon, has now been disrupted after FBI and Justice Department officials obtained search-and-seizure orders in Houston federal court in December. U.S. officials did not characterize the disruption’s impact, and court documents unsealed Wednesday say the disrupted botnet was just “one form of infrastructure used by Volt Typhoon to obfuscate their activity.” The hackers have infiltrated targets through multiple avenues, including cloud and internet providers, disguising themselves as normal traffic.
The U.S. has in the past few years become more aggressive in trying to disrupt and dismantle both criminal and state-backed cyber operations, with Wray warning Wednesday that Beijing-backed hackers aim to pilfer business secrets to advance the Chinese economy and steal personal information for foreign influence campaigns.
“They are doing all those things. They all feed up ultimately into their goal to supplant the U.S. as the world’s greatest superpower," he said.
Complicating the threat is that state-backed hackers, especially Chinese and Russian, are good at adapting and finding new intrusion methods and avenues.
U.S. officials have long been concerned about such hackers hiding in U.S.-based infrastructure, and the end-of-life Cisco and NetGear routers exploited by Volt Typhoon were easy prey because they were no longer supported by their manufacturers with security updates. Because of the urgency, law enforcement officials said, U.S. cyber operators deleted the malware in those routers without notifying their owners directly — and added code to prevent re-infection.
A Justice Department official who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the government said officials were determined to disrupt the Volt Typhoon operation as soon as possible because the hackers were using the botnet as a stepping stone to hide in U.S. internet traffic while burrowing into the networks of critical infrastructure, ready to maliciously exploit that access at a time of their choosing.
“The truth is that Chinese cyber actors have taken advantage of very basic flaws in our technology,” Easterly said. “We’ve made it easy on them.”
Cybersecurity veteran Amit Yoran, the CEO of Tenable, called Wray’s warning “an urgent call to action. Continuing to turn a blind eye to the risk sitting inside our critical infrastructure is the definition of negligence.”
Cybersecurity experts say major software providers too often sacrifice security for convenience, and that's biting back.
On the eve of a June visit to China by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, state-backed Chinese hackers foiled Microsoft cloud-based security in hacking the email of officials at multiple U.S. agencies that deal with China.
On Wednesday, U.S. officials said allies were also affected by Volt Typhoon's critical infrastructure hacking but, asked by reporters, would not discuss any countermeasures they might be taking.
China has repeatedly denounced the U.S. government's hacking allegations as baseless. Beijing has accused the U.S. of “almost daily” and “huge amounts of intrusions against Chinese government, with Wang Wenbin, a spokesman for the Chinese foreign ministry, saying last year that “China is the biggest victim of cyber attacks.”
But Gen. Paul Nakasone, the outgoing commander of U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency, said “responsible cyber actors” do not target civilian infrastructure.
“There's no reason for them to be in our water,” Nakasone said. “There's no reason for them to be in our power.”
On Tuesday, testifying before the same committee, Leon Panetta, who served as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency and the defense secretary in the Obama administration, said he believed that the Chinese agents had “planted malware within our own computer networks” and warned that the Chinese government would use artificial intelligence to spread disinformation.
The committee, chaired by Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin, was established last year with a mandate of countering China, kicking off with a prime-time hearing. The Chinese government has lashed out at the committee, demanding that its members "discard their ideological bias and zero-sum Cold War mentality."
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Bajak reported from Boston.
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Stunlock Studios has announced V Rising will be coming to PS5 in 2024.
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Theme park fans, get ready for a whole new universe to explore.
Universal has announced the 2025 opening of a fourth park, called Universal Epic Universe. It’s the latest addition to the company’s existing parks in Orlando, Florida — Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay.
Universal Epic Universe will be divided into five lands, many of which are based on movies and video games. According to the company’s press release, the theme park will feature “more than 50 awe-inspiring attraction, entertainment, dining and shopping experiences that come together to create an unforgettable adventure that is nothing short of epic.”
The five immersive worlds are: Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk and Dark Universe.
Here’s the general layout of how it will look:
No doubt fans will be thrilled to see a new area dedicated to the “Harry Potter” franchise, which has been a wildly popular component in two of Universal’s other parks. (Potter fans can visit Diagon Alley at Universal Studios and Hogwarts Castle at Islands of Adventure.)
Now they’ll be able to visit the Ministry of Magic and the streets of 1920s-era Paris from the “Fantastic Beasts” films.
In the area based on the “How to Train Your Dragon” franchise, which is called Isle of Berk, fans can soar with dragons and go on Viking adventures.
Guests can go through another portal and enter Super Nintendo‘s iconic green pipe. On its other side, they will become immediately immersed in a video game world populated by famous characters like Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong and Princess Peach.
Celestial Park is described by Universal as a lush, green otherworldly destination and a “world between worlds full of sensory delights.” In contrast, monsters reside in the “shadowy” Dark Universe inspired by the experiments of Dr. Victoria Frankenstein.
Wondering where all the guests will stay during their visit to this new park? Universal is also building three new hotels linked to Epic Universe. Two of the hotels will each boast 750 rooms, and one is located inside Universal Epic Universe and features its own dedicated entrance, so guests can walk directly into the theme park.
Watch the video below to get an enchanting glimpse at what will certainly be an epic universe park-goers will soon be able to explore.
It appears to be nothing short of magical!
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Back in the day, Stone Cold Steve Austin was easily a fan favorite that ruled the WWE. In fact, he was a six-time WWE champion and has wrestled against some of the top wrestlers in the business, including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, The Undertaker and Kevin Owens. Given Austin's success in the WWE squared circle, have you ever wondered how a guy like him lives? Well, wonder no more. This article features Stone Cold Steve Austin's $3.4 million former home in Marina del Rey, Calif.
In WrestleMania 38, the Texas Rattlesnake wrestled in a WWE match for the first time since 2003 at WrestleMania XIX. But before making his much-awaited return to the WWE, Austin also made a major real estate move. The former WWE champion sold his Marina del Rey home for a respectable $3.4 million.
Here are some photos of Stone Cold Steve Austin's $3.4 million former home in Marina del Rey.
Photos courtesy of: TMZ
Stone Cold Steve Austin's former home encompasses 3,000 square feet of living space. It includes four bedrooms.
Fit for a WWE megastar, the new owners should have plenty of amenities to enjoy inside. Some of the features include an eat-in kitchen equipped with top-quality appliances, a family dining area, a good-sized living room, several sitting areas, and a primary bedroom with a sleek bath.
While the interior of the home was well-designed, there are also plenty of attractions to enjoy outdoors. The property's backyard includes a swimming pool, an outdoor lounge, a garden composed of a grassy lawn and several plants and flowers and concrete walkways.
Austin was one of the top wrestlers in the WWE during his run. As a result, it isn't surprising that the former WWE champion can afford to live in a luxurious home like this one.
As per Celebrity Net Worth, Austin has a net worth of around $30 million. Although Austin no longer owns this Marina del Rey home, he still owns another property in Nevada, which garnered the name of Broken Skull Ranch 2.0.
Nevertheless, this is all the information that we have on Stone Cold Steve Austin's $3.4 million former home in Marina del Rey.
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Exclusively on PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+: Expanded Four-Stream Coverage of AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Second Signature TOUR Event
- Coverage begins tomorrow at 11:45 a.m. ET, continues through Final Round on Sunday, February 4
- Second of eight Signature Events in 2024, Field includes 41 of top 50 players in Official World Golf Ranking
- Enhanced Main Feed features McIlroy, Åberg on Thursday, Friday
- Expanded Marquee Groups include Dunlap’s professional debut, world No. 1 Scheffler, defending champion Rose, Schauffele, Morikawa, Finau, Spieth, Thomas, more
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PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+ will present live, four-stream coverage of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, in Pebble Beach, Calif., with an enhanced Main Feed featuring Rory McIlroy and Ludvig Åberg, and an expanded Marquee Groups stream starting tomorrow, Thursday, February 1.
- Coverage of the TOUR’s second Signature Event of the 2024 season begins on ESPN+ at 11:45 a.m. ET, and continues through the final round on Sunday, February 4.
- Marquee and Featured Groups include Nick Dunlap making his professional TOUR debut, world No. 1 and PGA TOUR Player of the Year Scottie Scheffler making his own tournament debut at Pebble Beach, five other top 10 players in the world: Viktor Hovland (No. 4), Xander Schauffele (No. 5), Patrick Cantlay (No. 6), Max Homa (No. 7), Matt Fitzpatrick (No. 8), and more.
- The Featured Holes feed will capture the four beautiful and strategically critical par 3 holes at Pebble Beach: Nos. 5, 7, 12, and 17.
The tournament field this week is exceedingly deep, with 41 of the top 50 players in the world, all of the top 10 players in the current FedExCup standings, 15 major winners, and four past winners of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, including defending champion Justin Rose.
- Five players qualified for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am this week as part of theAon Swing 5, a new opportunity for those not already eligible to gain entry into the TOUR’s Signature Events in 2024. Mathieu Pavon, Grayson Murray, Christian Bezuidenhout, Kevn Yu, and Stephan Jaegar join this week’s field as the top five in FedExCup points among those not otherwise qualified.
- The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is a unique TOUR event played across two courses – Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course – with TOUR players partnered with entertainment and sports celebrities, along with other amateur golfers on Thursday and Friday.
PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+ will also feature enhanced Main Feed and expanded Marquee Groups coverage at the TOUR’s six remaining Signature Events in 2024: The Genesis Invitational, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, RBC Heritage, Wells Fargo Championship, the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, and Travelers Championship.
Thursday, February 1
Main Feed | 11:45 a.m. ET
Featured Holes | 12:15 p.m. ET
Main Feed featuring Rory McIlroy & Ludvig Åberg | 11:45 a.m. ET | Spyglass Hill
- Rory McIlroy – No. 2 world ranking, four-time major champion, 24-time TOUR winner, three-time FedExCup Champion, three-time PGA TOUR Player of the Year
- Ludvig Åberg – TOUR winner (2023 RSM Classic), former world No. 1 amateur
Marquee Groups | 12:45 p.m. ET | Pebble Beach
- Collin Morikawa – No. 12 world ranking, 2021 Open champion, 2020 PGA Championship winner, six-time TOUR winner
- Tony Finau – No. 20 world ranking, six-time TOUR winner, won three times in 2022 (3M Open, Rocket Mortgage Classic, Texas Children’s Houston Open)
- Nick Dunlap – Making professional debut as PGA TOUR member after winning The American Express as an amateur two weeks ago, 2023 U.S. Amateur Champion, 2022 U.S. Junior Amateur Champion
- Xander Schauffele – No. 5 world ranking, seven-time TOUR winner, Olympic Gold medalist, won three times in 2022 (Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Travelers Championship, Genesis Scottish Open)
Featured Groups | 12:15 p.m. ET | Pebble Beach
- Max Homa – No. 7 world ranking, six-time TOUR winner
- Maverick McNealy – Won 2017 Ben Hogan Award and 2015 Haskins Award while at Stanford University
- Matt Fitzpatrick – No. 8 world ranking, 2022 U.S. Open champion, two-time TOUR winner, nine wins on DP World Tour
- Matt Kuchar – Nine-time TOUR winner
At 3 p.m. ET, coverage will transition to two Featured Group and two Featured Hole streams.
- Featured Group – Rory McIlroy / Ludvig Åberg
(When McIlroy and Åberg complete their round, coverage will follow the Jordan Spieth / Justin Thomas group on Spyglass Hill, in progress.)
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- Jordan Spieth – No. 14 world ranking, three-time major champion, 13-time PGA TOUR winner, 2015 FedExCup Champion
- Justin Thomas – Two-time PGA Championship winner (2022, 2017), 15-time TOUR winner, 2017 FedExCup Champion, 2017 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year
- Featured Group – Collin Morikawa / Tony Finau
- Featured Hole – No. 7 | Par 3
- Featured Hole – No. 17 | Par 3
Friday, February 2
Main Feed | 11:45 a.m. ET
Featured Holes | 12:15 p.m. ET
Main Feed featuring Rory McIlroy & Ludvig Åberg | 12:45 a.m. ET | Pebble Beach
Marquee Groups | 11:45 a.m. ET | Pebble Beach
- Jordan Spieth / Justin Thomas
- Scottie Scheffler – No. 1 world ranking, 2023 THE PLAYERS winner, 2022 Masters champion, six-time TOUR winner
- Justin Rose – Defending AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am winner, 2013 U.S. Open champion, 2018 FedExCup Champion, 11-time TOUR winner, 11 wins on DP World Tour
Featured Groups | 12:45 p.m. ET | Pebble Beach
- Rickie Fowler – Six-time TOUR winner, 2010 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year
- Tommy Fleetwood – No. 11 world ranking, seven-time winner on the DP World Tour
- Viktor Hovland – No. 4 world ranking, won three times in 2023 (Memorial Tournament, BMW Championship, TOUR Championship), six-time TOUR winner, two DP World Tour wins
- Patrick Cantlay – No. 6 world ranking, eight-time TOUR winner, 2021 FedExCup champion
At 3 p.m. ET, coverage will transition to two Featured Group and two Featured Hole streams.
- Featured Group – Jordan Spieth / Justin Thomas
(When Spieth and Thomas complete their round, coverage will follow Scheffler and Rose, in progress.)
- Featured Group – Rory McIlroy / Ludvig Åberg
- Featured Hole – No. 7 | Par 3
- Featured Hole – No. 17 | Par 3
AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am | Exclusively on PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+
PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+ will follow a similar schedule Saturday and Sunday when pairings for announced.
The four feeds available on PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+ include:
- Main Feed – The primary tournament coverage stream, showcasing the best action from across the course, with two dedicated booth announcers, a dedicated walking announcer and coverage drawn from all cameras at the event.
- Marquee Group – Every shot from each player in the group, with two booth announcers and one walking announcer calling the action.
- Featured Holes – Exclusive coverage of key par 3 holes and the course’s iconic, signature holes.
- Featured Groups – Traditional PGA TOUR LIVE coverage following two concurrent featured groups, with two booth announcers and one walking announcer.
PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+
In this third year of PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+, fans will again have access to more than 4,300 live and exclusive hours covering 35 tournaments in 2024, including all eight of the TOUR’s Signature Events and at least 28 tournaments with four full days of coverage with four simultaneous live feeds each day. PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+ is part of the PGA TOUR’s nine-year domestic media rights portfolio announced in March 2020.
All ESPN+ subscribers have access to PGA TOUR LIVE, at no additional cost, in addition to more than 32,000 other live sporting events, acclaimed studio programs, original series and documentaries, as well as the complete library of ESPN 30 for 30 films and more than 1,500 exclusive written articles on ESPN.com.
About PGA TOUR
By showcasing golf’s greatest players, the PGA TOUR engages, inspires and positively impacts our fans, partners and communities worldwide.
The PGA TOUR, headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, co-sanctions tournaments on the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, Korn Ferry Tour, PGA TOUR Americas and administers PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry and PGA TOUR University. TOUR members represent the world’s best players, hailing from 29 countries and territories. Showcasing the biggest moments in the sport with history and legacy on the line, the PGA TOUR has long-term domestic distribution partnerships for broadcast coverage on CBS, NBC and Golf Channel and video streaming service on ESPN+. Internationally, PGA TOUR coverage is available across 200+ countries and territories in 28 languages via 44 broadcast and digital partners. Virtually all tournaments are organized as non-profit organizations to maximize charitable giving, and to date, tournaments across all Tours have generated more than $3.64 billion.
Fans can follow the PGA TOUR on the new PGA TOUR app and PGATOUR.COM, and on social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram (in Spanish, Korean and Japanese), LinkedIn, TikTok, X (in English and Spanish), WhatsApp (in English and Spanish), WeChat, Weibo, Toutiao, Douyin and LINE.
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Americans have mixed reactions when it comes to single-use plastic bag bans. Some people don't mind having a ban in place because they can carry more groceries in a reusable tote. But some people hate it because they find having to remember that tote every time they go to the grocery store, inconvenient.
But no matter your stance on plastic bag bans, there's new research showing they are making a difference for the environment.
The nonprofit Environment America looked at plastic bag numbers in five locations with bans; New Jersey, Vermont, Philadelphia, PA, Portland, OR, and Santa Barbra, CA.
Altogether, just these five cities and states have prevented the use of 6 billion single-use plastic bags per year. That's enough bags to wrap around the Earth 42 times.
In all, there are more than 500 cities and 12 states that ban single-use plastic bags.
"It has a huge impact on the environment, you know. Plastic bags are one of the most wasteful, single-use plastic products. They're really rarely reused, they're really difficult to recycle, and the bottom line is that we just need to be reducing the plastics that we truly don't need," said Celeste Meiffren-Swango with Environment America.
Along with this new research, the nonprofit has also created an interactive tool so you can see what a plastic bag ban is doing, or would do, for your city or state.
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DeWine created the working group in August, after a school bus crash in Clark County's Lawrenceville, about 55 miles (88.51 kilometers) southwest of Columbus, left one child dead and 23 others injured.
“We know that buses are the safest way to transport children to school; that remains true,” he said Wednesday. “But when we have a tragedy like this, I think it's important for us to reexamine what we can do to make the trips that our kids are taking, and grandkids are taking, as safe as we can.”
The working group issued 17 recommendations. Sixteen related to bus driver recruitment and retention, training and education, school bus safety features, road and traffic safety, and emergency response.
Ohio Public Safety Director Andy Wilson said the group stopped short of recommending that the state mandate that all school buses have seat belts, instead leaving the decision to individual school districts.
“As a group — after hearing form the experts, hearing from our bus drivers, looking at the data or the lack of data from states that have mandated seat belts, and listening to the school districts who have tried pilot programs on their buses — we became convinced that the statewide mandate of seat belts on buses is not the most effective use of government resources to keep our kids safe,” he said.
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen Dackin said adding seat belts to a bus costs about $19,000. By contrast, the other twelve safety features the group recommended — including collision avoidance systems, electronic stability control, lighted crossover mirrors and fully illuminated stop arms at the front and rear — would cost about $13,000 per bus.
The final recommendation, involving commercial bus services, addressed a second Ohio bus crash that took place even as the task force was working. In that November accident, a charter bus of high school students was rear-ended by a semi truck on an Ohio highway, killing six and injuring 18.
To address private buses, the working group recommended that school districts adopt policies requiring “thorough evaluation of contracted commercial bus services.”
For public school bus drivers, the group recommended that the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce develop a uniform training curriculum, as well as a regional advanced training program, and that Ohio require six hours of training for drivers each year. The grant program DeWine has in mind would allow the state to offer the training to school districts at no cost, he said.
Other recommendations include improved access to professional development, wellness support and regular performance reviews for bus drivers, expanded engagement with parents and the public, school zone and bus route safety audits, and enhanced penalties for drivers of other vehicles who violate traffic laws in school zones or around school buses.
According to state data, between 2018 and 2023, the other driver was at fault in 68% of school bus crashes involving minor injuries, in 80% of crashes involving serious injuries; and in 75% of crashes involving fatalities.
DeWine said about 13,000 school buses are operating in Ohio at this time, but school districts typically don't replace them all at once, but perhaps at a pace of one or two a year. New buses run about $120,000, Dackin said.
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Until Dawn - Official PS5 Announcement Trailer | State of Play 2024
Supermassive Games' hit cinematic horror game, Until Dawn, is being remastered for PS5 and PC and will be released later this year in 2024 for both platforms.
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LATAH COUNTY, Idaho — Lawyers for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, are filing a motion to change the trial venue, arguing that an unbiased jury cannot be found in Latah County.
According to court documents, Kohbeger's defense is also asking for an outside jury pool, arguing that "the size of the community and the interconnectedness of its citizenry is problematic and will prevent a fair and impartial pool of potential jurors."
Kohberger is accused of taking the lives of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin in the early hours of November 13, 2022.
A trial date has not been set.
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Unveiling the Unforgettable: The Legacy of Leon Black
As the curtain falls on the iconic comedy series “Curb Your Enthusiasm” with its upcoming 12th and final season on February 4, fans reminisce about the show's evolution. One undeniable force in defining the later seasons, particularly from nine through eleven, has been the irrepressible Leon Black, portrayed by the talented J.B. Smoove. Leon's character injects a unique flavor into the show, contrasting Larry David's self-loathing with unabashed self-love.
Let's delve into the top 10 moments that showcase Smoove's improvisational brilliance and the indelible mark he leaves on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” because the man has some very iconic scenes in all of TV history.
“Get In That A– Larry”
In an unforgettable scene, Larry seeks advice from Leon after a confrontation with a skinhead at the doctor's office. Leon's solution? “Get in dat a–.” Smoove's improvisation shines as he vividly describes the need to not just confront but literally step into the metaphorical posterior, leaving behind a mark of defiance. This early moment establishes Smoove's wildly inventive improvisational style, setting the tone for his character's comedic escalation.
“Get in that ass Larry.”
CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM (2007)#JBSmoove #LarryDavid
— Michael Warburton (@MichaelWarbur17) November 5, 2022
1940s Courtship
Rummaging through Larry's parents' belongings, Leon stumbles upon Larry's baseball glove and his mother's mink stole. What follows is a hilarious exploration of 1940s courtship, complete with Leon acting out gender roles of the time. From calling women “Toots” to seductive finger-wagging and singing “Poo poo pa doop,” Smoove brings the past to life with his comedic flair, making it one of the standout moments in the series.
‘LEON'S IN THE HOUSE!'
Moreover, Leon's spontaneous visit to Larry in New York City becomes an uproarious road trip filled with humorous discussions about bisexuality and attractiveness. However, it's Leon's grand entrance into the swanky suite that steals the scene. Standing in front of expansive city views, he shouts, “New York City, baby! I'm here!” This moment encapsulates Leon's knack for great asides, injecting humor into even the most mundane situations.
Don't Eat The Watermelon
The kitchen becomes a stage for comedic exploration when Leon's fear of perpetuating stereotypes keeps him from enjoying watermelon. The scene takes a heartwarming turn as Larry and Leon confront and challenge their self-imposed food restrictions, showcasing the character's depth beneath the laughter. It's a testament to Smoove's ability to balance humor with genuine moments of connection.
Pickle Boy
Surely Leon's disdain for overachievers takes center stage in this memorable episode. When Marty Funkhauser's nephew, an ambitious Valedictorian, gets injured in a tug of war over a pickle jar, Leon gleefully exclaims, “You're doing too much! Valedictorian? Now you want to be Pickle Boy!” Smoove's delivery turns a simple moment into one of the show's comedic gems, highlighting Leon's aversion to excessive ambition.
The Leon Effect: A Force of Whimsical Antics
Also, J.B. Smoove's portrayal of Leon Black has become synonymous with the whimsical escalation that defines the later seasons of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” While Larry David's character thrives on awkward encounters and self-inflicted predicaments, Leon injects a dose of unapologetic confidence and inventiveness. The dynamic between Larry and Leon represents an unparalleled comedic partnership, where Leon's support for Larry's wild ideas and Larry's endorsement of Leon's schemes create a perfect storm of hilarity.
The Essence of Leon: More Than a Sidekick
Certainly Leon Black is not just Larry David's sidekick; he is a live-in best friend and an essential element of the show's comedic chemistry. In a landscape where supporting characters often play the straight man, Leon stands out as the king of great asides and spontaneous hilarity. His commitment to hosting “Big Johnson Club” meetings and his unapologetic approach to life make Leon a memorable character in his own right.
Farewell to a Whirlwind of Laughter
As “Curb Your Enthusiasm” bids farewell with its 12th season, fans can't help but acknowledge the irreplaceable role J.B. Smoove's Leon Black played in shaping the show's later years. From imparting unconventional wisdom to embracing his love for watermelon, Leon leaves behind a legacy of laughter and moments that will forever be etched in the hearts of fans. As we prepare for the final season, let's celebrate the comedic brilliance of J.B. Smoove and the unforgettable character he brought to life in the form of Leon Black.
Furthermore, the enduring charm of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” lies not only in Larry David's neurotic antics but equally in the comedic brilliance of J.B. Smoove's Leon Black, a character who has become an integral part of the show's DNA.
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Oregon officials have announced a 90-day state of emergency in Portland due to a serious public health and safety crisis linked to the widespread use of fentanyl.
“Our country and our state have never seen a drug this deadly and addictive, and all are grappling with how to respond,” Gov. Tina Kotek said in a press release Tuesday. “The Chair, the Mayor, and I recognize the need to act with urgency and unity across our public health and community safety systems to make a dent in this crisis. We are all in this together. The next 90 days will yield unprecedented collaboration and focused resources targeting fentanyl and provide a roadmap for next steps.”
The declaration will allow the city, state, and county to use available resources from human services, state police, health authorities, and emergency departments to set up a command center in Central City, which is composed of 10 districts, to serve as the focal point for daily communication, coordination, and efforts to address the fentanyl crisis.
“The Command Center will serve to refocus existing resources. It will also share and publicly report data on the impacts of fentanyl in downtown, use data to identify and respond to acute needs and gaps in service, identify any specific resources necessary to address gaps, and establish a system to coordinate that can be sustained beyond the 90-day startup period,” the press release notes.
While the state’s health department will launch educational campaigns across town to promote drug prevention and treatment, the county will “distribute and train partners on the use of Narcan and issue reports on overdose data.”
The fentanyl crisis has led to a staggering surge in fatalities in Oregon, as reported by health authorities. In 2022, the total number of unintentional opioid overdose deaths reached a grim milestone of 956. Although data for 2023 is still being compiled, by June, the toll from unintentional overdoses had already reached 628, and it is anticipated to surpass 1,250 once all the data is collected, according to Oregon Public Broadcasting.
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- Thursday: NHL All-Star Player Draft on ESPN2 and ESPN+ at 6 p.m. ET; NHL Alumni Man of the Year and PWHL 3-on-3 Showcase on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET
- Friday: NHL All-Star Skills Competition on ESPN and ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET
- Saturday: NHL All-Star Game on ABC and ESPN+ at 3 p.m. ET
- All-Star Edition of The Point on Friday at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and ESPN+
Showcasing the world’s best hockey players, ESPN’s industry-leading collection of television and direct-to-consumer platforms will present the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend, live from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada.
Coverage begins Thursday with the NHL All-Star Player Draft at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and ESPN+ to determine each of the four teams for the All-Star Game on Saturday. Following at 7 p.m. ET, the NHL Alumni Man of the Year and the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) 3-on-3 Showcase will be available on ESPN+. On Friday, All-Star festivities continue with the NHL All-Star Skills competition at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+ and culminates with the 2024 NHL All-Star Game on Saturday at 3 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN+.
NHL All-Star Thursday
This year’s NHL All-Star Week expands to a three-day event with NHL All-Star Thursday ahead of the NHL All-Star Skills competition and All-Star Game. As part of NHL All-Star Thursday, the NHL All-Star Player Draft returns with the four teams’ captains (Auston Matthews, Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Jack Hughes & Quinn Hughes) – paired with celebrity captains (Justin Bieber, Will Arnett, Tate McRae, Michael Bublé) – to determine their teams for Saturday’s All-Star Game.
Also included in the evening are the NHL Alumni Man of the Year, honoring the 1967 Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Professional Women’s Hockey League 3-on-3 Showcase.
NHL All-Star Skills Competition
Featuring five new events this year, this year’s NHL All-Star Skills competition includes: fastest skater, hardest shot, accuracy shooting, passing challenge, one timers, stick handling, one-on-one, and the obstacle course. Twelve All-Stars will earn points through the eight skills events, with the player accumulating the most points skating away with the $1 million prize.
ESPN’s John Buccigross will serve as the play-by-play announcer for each Skills contest alongside analyst and Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Messier, with on-ice reporters P.K. Subban and Kevin Weekes, and Emily Kaplan reporting in and around the arena, including interviews with celebrities. From inside the arena’s studio set, host Steve Levy will be joined by analyst Ray Ferraro.
SportsCenter coverage prior to the All-Star Skills Competition on Friday will include warm-ups and an interview with Boston Bruins’ David Pastrnak at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN.
2024 NHL All-Star Game
ESPN’s Sean McDonough will call the 2024 NHL All-Star Game with analyst Ray Ferraro between the benches, and Kevin Weekes and Emily Kaplan reporting from the benches. Levy, Messier and Subban will provide coverage and analysis throughout the game from the in-arena studio set.
The four teams competing in the All-Star Game – with the game divided into three 20-minute games – returns as a 3-on-3 tournament this year, showcasing a total of 44 players. Twelve players were voted in by fans in early January and revealed on January 13. The four team rosters will be determined Thursday, February 1, during the NHL All-Star Player Draft on ESPN2 and ESPN+.
Studio Shows
The Point (Friday, 5 p.m. ET) – A special one-hour All-Star edition of The Point with host Steve Levy alongside analyst Ray Ferraro ahead of All-Star Skills features Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid and from the host country, Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The crew will also be joined by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and then New Jersey Devils’ Jack Hughes and Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes. Replays of The Point are available on-demand on ESPN+.
The Drop (Saturday, 6:30 p.m. ET) – ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski and Arda Öcal close out All-Star Weekend with a special edition of The Drop featuring player interviews, instant reactions from Toronto and the top five time-capsule moments from the weekend.
NHL Digital Content on ESPN.com & ESPN App
Go to ESPN.com/NHL or the ESPN App for up-to-the-minute NHL news, information and analysis, including premium editorial content by ESPN senior NHL writer Greg Wyshynski, exclusively for ESPN+ subscribers.
- 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend: Rosters, schedule, how to watch
- Fantasy hockey All-Stars: Panarin, Reinhart and most valuable picks
- NHL Power Rankings: Canucks on top, plus each team’s regrettable move
- NHL’s All-Value team: The player on each club outperforming their contract (ESPN+ Premium Article)
- Predicting each NHL All-Stars second-half impact (ESPN+ Premium Article)
- Thursday: 2024 NHL All-Star mock draft: Predictions for all four rosters (ESPN+ Premium Article)
- Friday: NHL All-Star Skills predictions: Who will surprise? Who will win?
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The first footage from BioShock creator Ken Levine's new game, Judas which is coming to PS5 from Ghost Story games.
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Jackson State's Vice President and Athletic Director Ashley Robinson and university president Marcus L. Thompson are in line for a significant award. The two will be recipients of the Diamond Award Excellence in Leadership from the Not Alone Foundation. The foundation focuses on promoting awareness around kidney disease through mediums of entertainment, wellness, and arts and design.
“I am humbled and honored to be selected by the Not Alone Foundation for this distinct honor, and to be recognized alongside many of my colleagues in higher education whose work I admire,” Thompson said. “I'd like to dedicate this recognition to the talented students of Jackson State University. Their success is my true reward, and I am energized to continue to work to ensure they all reach their full potential as scholars and future global leaders.”
“I am honored to receive such an amazing award form the Not Alone Foundation, and to receive this honor alongside our president, Dr. Thompson, makes it even more special,” Robinson added. “When you add the fact that they are selective in who receives this award and to be named alongside some of the best athletic administrations, not only in the SWAC, but in the country, it means a lot. I cannot thank The Not Alone Foundation enough for all that they do.”
Thompson and Robinson received the awards on this past weekend. The Eighth Annual Diamond Awards took place on Jan. 27 at the Morehouse College Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., International Chapel in Atlanta, GA.
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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.
SEE MORE: Mother who lost teen to viral challenge calls for more protections
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Top Rank Presents Action-Packed Double Header: Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz & Keyshawn Davis vs. Jose Pedraza
Thursday, February 8, 10:30 p.m. ET/ 7:30 p.m. PT Live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+
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Top Rank Boxing on ESPN presented by AutoZone: Lopez vs. Ortiz will be presented live this Thursday, Feb. 8, at 10:30 p.m. ET/ 7:30 p.m. PT, on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ from Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada. This special Thursday night event precedes Super Bowl LVIII, which unfolds Sunday, February 11 at Allegiant Stadium. This marks the first time the championship will be hosted in Las Vegas and features a showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs.
In the main event, lineal junior welterweight champion, Teofimo Lopez, will defend his WBO and Ring Magazine titles against Jamaine Ortiz.
Lopez (19-1, 13 KOs) moved up to junior welterweight in August 2022 with a seventh-round TKO against Pedro Campa and a split decision over Spanish southpaw Sandor Martin that December. In his latest display of exceptional skill, Lopez upset former undisputed champion Josh Taylor to capture the WBO and Ring Magazine titles last June. Competing in his first world title bout, Ortiz (17-1-1, 8 KOs), a seven-year pro from Worcester, Massachusetts, is coming off a one-sided points verdict win over Antonio Moran last September. In 2022, Ortiz won two out of three including a victory over former world champion Jamel “Semper Fi’ Herring before giving former pound-for-pound king Vasilily Lomachenko all he could handle across 12 rounds in a close decision loss.
In the 10-round lightweight co-feature, U.S. Olympic silver medalist Keyshawn Davis faces Puerto Rican former two-division world champion Jose “Sniper” Pedraza.
Davis (9-0, 6 KOs), a silver medalist at the Tokyo Olympics, has graduated from prospect to contender and is inching closer to a world title opportunity. He had a standout 2023, including a devastating ninth-round TKO over former world title challenger Anthony Yigit.
Pedraza (29-5-1, 14 KOs), captured the WBO lightweight world title in August 2018. After losing the title in a unification showdown against Lomachenko, he moved up to 140 pounds. Pedraza returns to the lightweight division in hopes of another world title run.
Undercard action exclusively on ESPN+ begins at 6:25 p.m. ET/ 3:25 p.m. PT and features a wide range of up-and-coming talent.
Calling the action will be ESPN’s Joe Tessitore, Hall of Famer, Timothy Bradley, Jr., Mark Kriegel, and Bernardo Osuna.
Ahead of the blockbuster Top Rank event on February 8, ESPN will air three new original programs:
Blood, Sweat & Tears: Lopez vs. Ortiz
Teofimo Lopez: Greatest Hits
Pressure: Keyshawn Davis
- Blood, Sweat & Tears: Lopez vs. Ortiz: a 30-minute all-access preview that will take fight fans inside both training camps ahead of the Jr. Welterweight World Championship main event. Two-division world titlist and current WBO junior welterweight king Teofimo Lopez (19-1, 13 KO) defends his crown against Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz (17-1-1, 8 KO).
- Teofimo Lopez: Greatest Hits: a 30-minute retrospective hosted by Crystina Poncher including the biggest fights and moments so far in Teofimo’s young career. Fight fans will get to re-live the highlight-reel knockouts that set Lopez on a fast track to superstardom, including the night Lopez won his first world championship at Madison Square Garden against Richard Commey, the moment he became a pound-for-pound force and unified world champion over Vasiliy Lomachenko, and his most recent masterclass against former undisputed champion Josh Taylor.
- Pressure: Keyshawn Davis: a 30-minute look back at the most recent outing for one of Top Rank’s brightest blue-chip prospects. The show features a fight-night peek behind the curtain at “The Businessman” from his October 14thfeatured bout in the Lone Star State on the Janibek-Gualtieri undercard. Davis returns to action against former two-division world champion Jose “Sniper” Pedraza (29-5-1, 14 KO).
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