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How to watch The Apprentice 2024 online in the UK and for FREE
Who will be Lord Sugar's next business partner?
The Apprentice is back! Still going strong after nearly twenty years, the reality competition returns for series 18, with 18 new candidates vying to be the one to receive the business tycoon’s £250,000 investment.
Free stream: watch on BBC iPlayer for FREE starting at 9pm GMT on Thursday, February 1
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Back at Lord Sugar’s side are Karen Brady and Tim Campbell, poised for another series of note taking and face pulling, as the new crop of candidates take on increasingly tenuously corporate challenges. First up this year will be the ever popular ‘away day’, as candidates head to the Scottish Highlands attempt to lay on the perfect day out for their clients. Rarely does the challenge go to plan, with refunds sure to be rife.
Among this year’s crop of would-be investees are former Dragon’s Den hopeful Dr. Asif Munaf, food blogger Jack Davies and semi-pro Speedway racer Paul Bowen. We’ll also see Cannes-screened filmmaker Steve Darken and sea swimming enthusiast Maura Rath vying for Lord Sugar’s investment.
Challenge wise, this year will see the return of old favourites such as the shopping channel and discount buying as well as unique tasks like creating virtual escape rooms and children’s cereal.
Whether you watch for the business acumen or the farcical mishaps, The Apprentice 2024 is sure to be another classic series. Read on for how to watch The Apprentice 2024 online for FREE in the UK or from anywhere.
How to watch The Apprentice online FREE in the UK
The Apprentice 2024 will premiere at 9pm on Thursday, February 1 on BBC One and air at the same time each week thereafter, with 12 episodes in total. Episodes can also be watched live and on catch up via BBC iPlayer. iPlayer is also where you can watch The Apprentice Australia, a celebrity filled edition of the show with Lord Sugar at the helm.
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The Apprentice 2024 candidates
- Amina Khan, Pharmacist and Business Owner
- Dr. Asif Munaf, Owner, Wellness Brand
- Flo Edwards, Recruitment Consultant
- Foluso Falade, Project Manager
- Jack Davies, Recruitment Director
- Maura Rath, Owner, Yoga Company
- Noor Bouziane, Owner, Jewellery Company
- Oliver Medforth, Sales Executive
- Onyeka Nweze, Chartered Company Secretary
- Paul Bowen, Director, Pie Company
- Dr. Paul Midha, Owner, Dental Group
- Phil Turner, Owner, Pie Company
- Rachel Woolford, Boutique Fitness Studio Owner
- Raj Chohan, Mortgage Broker
- Sam Saadet, Pre and Post Natal Fitness Coach
- Steve Darken, Management Consultant
- Tre Lowe, Music & Wellness Entrepreneur
- Virdi Singh Mazaria, Music Producer
The Apprentice UK 2024 episode guide & air dates
Episode 1 – Highlands Corporate Away Day (Airs: February 1 2024)
Episode 2 – Cheesecakes (Airs: February 8 2024)
Episode 3 – TBC (Airs: February 15 2024)
Episode 4 – TBC (Airs: February 22 2024)
Episode 5 – TBC (Airs: February 29 2025)
Episode 6 – TBC (Airs: March 7 2024)
Episode 7 – TBC (Airs: March 14 2024)
Episode 8 – TBC (Airs: March 21 2024)
Episode 9 – TBC (Airs: March 28 2024)
Episode 10 – TBC (Airs: April 4 2024)
Episode 11 – TBC (Airs: April 11 2024 )
Episode 12 – TBC (Airs: April 18 2024)
How to watch The Apprentice: You're Fired
Comedian Tom Allen is back on hosting duties for spin-off The Apprentice: You're Fired.
You're Fired follows each episode of main show, airing at 10pm GMT every Thursday on BBC Two. Remember, you can also watch the half-hour show FREE on BBC iPlayer, either live or on-demand.
Tom Allen and various special guests will chat with each week's fired candidate, who'll be sure to be the brunt of Allen's sardonic wit.
The spin-off show is usually packed with unseen footage, bloopers and testimonials from other candidates, proving an unmissable extra slice for Apprentice fans.
The Apprentice 2024 trailer
What can we expect from The Apprentice 2024?
Lord Sugar: "Well, I'm very pleased with this series because the quality of the candidates that we have attracted this year is superb, I have to say. This year, we've got a lot to work with...This year, we had more business focused tasks early in the audition process so that my team and the production company could filter out and find serious potential businesspeople."
Tim Campbell MBE: "I know everyone's going to say it, but I truly believe we've got an amazing group of people who have really come forward. We've got existing business owners doing multimillions, we've got people who have come from all different spheres. I'm really, really excited about the caliber of candidates we've pulled together for this one."
What can we expect from The Apprentice 2024 candidates?
Baroness Karen Brady: "I think it's probably the most highly qualified set of candidates we've ever had. Pharmacist, dentist, some already successful business owners. I think from that point of view, the standard is really very high, but with high standard and high achievers comes high ego! They think they're really, really, really, really good. And like most entrepreneurs and highly successful people, they often think they're the best in the room, and working as a team can prove very challenging for some people. Entrepreneurs are used to being in charge, making the decision, doing things quickly, the way they want, how they want, when they want. And suddenly when you're surrounded by ten other people, it becomes a lot more difficult to do that. All of them think they should be the boss, all of them think they should have the final say. It just becomes more and more difficult. It’s a high level of candidates this year."
Why does the show appeal so much to the younger demographic?
Lord Sugar: "First of all, what you need to understand is, and I don't wish to be disrespectful to any other host of business programmes, but I have done everything. I've literally done everything. When I'm questioning the candidates, I question them from a position of absolute experience of knowing every single facet of starting a business from scratch right the way up to becoming a multi-billion-pound turnover business. I think what happens is the interrogation or the questioning, put it that way, of the candidates, is what attracts the youngsters. If I’m walking down the street, it is that age group of people who come up to me to ask for a signature or a photograph or something like that."
Baroness Karen Brady: "I think young people want to get ahead. I think we are a great country of entrepreneurs and freethinkers. I think at that age you have the aspiration to run your own business, be an entrepreneur, be successful, earn money, do great things, do something different, show what you can do. I think they like to watch it because they like to learn something, they like to be inspired, they like to see how it's done, they like to see how it's not done. I get so many young people come up to me and say they watch it religiously. And if you think about how long it's been going, if you started watching it at 16, you're now in your thirties, so you've sort of grown up with it."
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A Tennessee lawmaker helped pass a strict abortion law. He's now trying to loosen it
A Tennessee lawmaker helped pass a strict abortion law. He's now trying to loosen it
Laws on abortion are out of step with public opinion. One Republican legislator in Tennessee is working to establish exceptions to his state's strict abortion laws, but he faces a tough battle.
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Senate Republicans demanded that President Biden's national security funding package for Ukraine be tied to policy changes to address the crisis at the southwest border. But now that negotiators say they are ready to release details of a bipartisan plan to reduce the surge of migrants at the border, Republican divisions could scuttle the plan.
Months of negotiations between the Republicans, Democrats and the Biden administration officials are now threatened by politics. Former President Trump, the GOP's likely 2024 presidential nominee, has been publicly slamming the deal and urging lawmakers to oppose it.
Negotiators started the week promising to release a bill in the coming days. But by Wednesday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to signal he's ready to move on, and focus on getting money to two key U.S. allies at war.
"It's time for us to move something, hopefully including the border agreement, but we need to get help to Israel and Ukraine, quickly," McConnell, R-Ky., told reporters.
McConnell has consistently argued that divided government is the moment to extract demands on border policy from Democrats.
Pressed about what voters would think of GOP lawmakers who sink a bill because Trump directed them to, McConnell sidestepped the question. "I still favor trying to make law when you can" and said what the bipartisan group is working on is better than current immigration law, adding, "you're asking me, a question I can't answer right now, which is the fate of it."
Senators already know key details
The top Democratic negotiator working on a border plan, Chris Murphy, D-Conn., has signaled for days that the deal is basically done, but getting sign off from the GOP to move ahead is the hold up.
"We have a bipartisan agreement to help address the crisis at the border. Republicans have been desperate for that. Why would they walk away from it?"
Senate Republicans huddled at their weekly lunch on Wednesday to discuss next steps, but the consensus coming out of the meeting was that lawmakers want to see the details.
But after weeks of negotiations, the key provisions have already been explained to lawmakers from both parties.
The bill includes several tools to address the border, including: giving the president the ability to shutdown the border if the numbers of migrants attempting to enter the U.S. climbs above a certain threshold, adjusting the rules for who qualifies for asylum and allowing migrants authorization to work while awaiting adjudication of their asylum claim.
Extended negotiations opened space for critics
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said the effort is "an uphill climb" because as the talks have continued, some members have impressions about what the proposal will do and "there are certain people who will never change their mind."
Tillis has said a border plan needs to get the majority of Senate Republicans in order to move ahead. But Trump injecting himself into the process has caused many lawmakers to refrain from backing the framework, making it tougher to meet that test.
Oklahoma GOP Sen. Jim Lankford is crafting the plan along with Murphy and Independent Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. Lankford spent time on Sunday talk shows swatting down leaks about the plan that conservative media outlets are painting as a green light for 5,000 additional migrants a day.
Texas Republican Sen, John Cornyn, who was an early advocate of linking money for Ukraine to changes to the Biden administration's policies, said people need time to see an official piece of legislation.
"People are talking about what they think is in it, and what they've heard is in it, what's not in it,' Cornyn told reporters. "I think the first thing we need to do is see where the conference is based on the text rather than just based on rumors and hearsay."
Tillis called Wednesday's meeting "a good discussion." But added, "I would ask those same members who are calling for time to read it, but not judge something they haven't read."
Others who came out against the bill already are already dismissing the proposals.
"I think this is a bad bill," Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tx., told reporters. "And the simplest reason is it doesn't solve the problem."
Cruz blamed Senate Democrats for crafting a bill that "allows Joe Biden to continue the open borders," despite the months of bipartisan negotiations that have taken place. President Biden endorsed the proposal and said last week if Congress passes it he would immediately shutdown the border.
Some optimisim remains
Murphy remained optimistic on Wednesday that the deal would survive and come to the floor for a vote, possibly as soon as this week.
He said a "sizable, important group of Republican senators" are making a good faith effort to get something done on the border, and suggested that others are making disingenuous arguments about needing to see the full text.
"This is not a detailed study of the issue. This is a question as to whether they are going to put Trump before solving the problem," Murphy said.
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With Superman: Legacy only a year and half away, James Gunn has clearly been hard at work preparing to get the first entry in DC's new cinematic universe ready for cameras to start rolling. One way he's been prepping for the film has been drawing a copious amount of storyboards, which he was more than happy to share online for fans to see.
Gunn was answering fan questions on Threads when he decided to give them a glimpse at some of what he's been working on for the new Superman film, according to Yahoo. The image showed multiple file bins full of what Gunn described as “just a few storyboards” he had drawn up for the DC Universe's first feature film.
Storyboarding is a fairly common practice in Hollywood for film and TV series as they help create a sort of “roadmap” for how the production should bring said story to life on screen. Gunn, in particular, takes great care in storyboarding his films as he has said in the past it helps the rest of the production team understand his visual style for the particular project he is working on.
An example of this can be found with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, where Gunn had massive stacks of storyboards drawn for only 12 pages of its script.
It would not be surprising if this was the same for Superman: Legacy and the boxes of storyboards Gunn has already drawn only represent a handful of pages from the film's script. The film is already set to serve as the DCU's first feature film release and will include a collection of other DC characters, ranging from Hawkgirl to Maxwell Lord, which Gunn may have already drawn up storyboards for in preparation for filming.
Superman: Legacy is scheduled to release in theaters on July 11, 2025.
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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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WNBA Free Agency Special Set for ESPN2 on Thursday, Feb. 1
• LaChina Robinson hosts one-hour special at 4 p.m. ET with Rebecca Lobo, Holly Rowe, Carolyn Peck, Andraya Carter, and Alexa Philippou
ESPN tips off its WNBA free agency coverage on Thursday, Feb. 1, with a live, one-hour WNBA Free Agency Special at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN2. Host LaChina Robinson will be joined by former WNBA head coach & GM and 2023 Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Carolyn Peck, alongside WNBA reporters Andraya Carter, and Alexa Philippou from studios in Bristol. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famers Rebecca Lobo and Holly Rowe will join from Waco, Texas, the site of Thursday Primetime women’s college basketball (No. 13 Texas at No. 19 Baylor, 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN).
The team of experts will recap the storylines of the day and share their perspective on key player signings, including recent and prospective moves, as well as moves that could impact the balance of power throughout the league.
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ESPN.com is tracking all the latest offseason moves and will offer immediate reaction and analysis from Kevin Pelton, Alexa Philippou and Michael Voepel on the biggest signings and how they impact every team involved. ESPN will also offer team-by-team free agency grades. Additional coverage highlights:
- Ranking the 15 best free agents
- Predictions and biggest storylines to watch
- WNBA mock draft https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/39332780/wnba-mock-draft-2024-lottery-clark-reese-brink-bueckers
- WNBA draft 101 https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/39333486/wnba-draft-2024-caitlin-clark-everything-know-april-15
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U.S. students are starting to catch up in school — unless they're from a poor area
U.S. students are starting to catch up in school — unless they're from a poor area
New reports show a big academic recovery after schools reopened. But not for all students. Stanford professor Sean Reardon tells NPR's Mary Louise Kelly how the pandemic worsened education inequality.
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Between Marvel Studios making the Netflix shows MCU canon and the return of multiple stars for Daredevil: Born Again, the door looks to be wide open for more names from Netflix's corner of the Marvel universe to return. One such name is Krysten Ritter, who has dropped a hint online that she could soon be back in the Marvel universe as the hard-edged private investigator Jessica Jones.
The tease was posted to Ritter's Instagram story where the actor shared an image of herself in a t-shirt with the caption “iykyk” at the bottom of the image, according to ComicBook. Several fans online picked up on the image and realized the shirt she was wearing was one she also wore in an episode of Netflix's Jessica Jones series, leading them to speculate that its a hint that Ritter may be returning to the role.
Krysten Ritter shares a new video on Instagram wearing the same shirt as Jessica Jones with the caption:
“IYKYK” 👀 pic.twitter.com/pYHVVEuZ0t
— Cosmic Marvel (@cosmic_marvel) January 30, 2024
Jessica Jones ran for three seasons on Netflix and followed the superpowered, hard-edged private investigator as she navigated the seedy underbelly of New York City. The series regularly pitted Jessica against adversaries such as David Tennant's Purple Man or even her own mother, many of whom also served as representations of the trauma Jessica has suffered during her life.
Ritter would go on to appear in Netflix's Defenders crossover series alongside Charlie Cox's Daredevil, Mike Colter's Luke Cage, and Finn Jones' Iron Fist.
Cox and fellow Netflix veteran Vincent D'Onofrio have already debuted in the MCU in Spider-Man: No Way Home and Hawkeye, respectively, and are both set to star in Daredevil: Born Again. Jon Bernthal is set to reprise his Netflix role as Frank Castle, aka The Punisher, as well for the series alongside Deborah Ann Woll's Karen Page and Elden Henson's Foggy Nelson.
Daredevil: Born Again is in production and scheduled to premiere on Disney+ in 2025.
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DENVER — February in Denver is typically a dry month but it can get cold, bitter cold.
February is the fourth snowiest month in Denver with a little over 7 inches falling on average. February also seems to produce fewer big snowstorms. In fact, there have been no February storms included in Denver’s top 20 heaviest snowfalls going back to 1882, according to the National Weather Service.
The snowiest February occurred in 2015 when 22.4 inches were recorded during the month in Denver. The least snowiest February in Denver was in 2009 when no significant snowfall was recorded.
With a median high temperature of 49 degrees, February is historically the third coldest month behind December and January. However, recent cold snaps have frequently occurred in February.
The daily high temperatures rarely falls below 31 degrees or exceeds 66 degrees.
The coldest February in Denver occurred in 1899 when the average for the month never made it above 18 degrees. The warmest February occurred in 1954 with an average high of 43.7 degrees.
Colorado is moving into February with a decent amount of snowpack but degrading drought conditions.
Statewide, snowpack was at 87% of median levels on Wednesday, with the heaviest region, the Colorado Headwaters River Basin, seeing the most snow. Drought conditions are non-existent in large swaths of eastern and central Colorado. However, moderate drought conditions persist on the Western Slope.
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Seattle's queer community is furious after gay bars were raided over the weekend
Seattle's queer community is furious after gay bars were raided over the weekend
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Vivian McCall, reporter for The Stranger, about recent raids in Seattle's gay bars. Members of the city's LGBTQ-plus community are looking for answers.
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Miles Teller may be coming aboard for a role in the new Michael Jackson biopic, Michael.
Though nothing is confirmed, Deadline reports that he's been in talks about playing one of Jackson's attorneys in the Antoine Fuqua-directed film.
Miles Teller to possibly star in Michael
The actor is well known for playing Andrew in the award-winning Whiplash film. Also, he was in Top Gun: Maverick as Bradley Bradshaw.
As for what attorney he'll play, none of that is known. In real life, Howard Weitzman defended The King of Pop and his estate. Also, Mark Geragos was an attorney present for the molestation case, along with Thomas Mesereu.
No deal is done yet with Teller and the Lionsgate film, so it's hard to predict what will happen. If he does get the part, it should be another epic role for him. He'll play alongside Colman Domingo, Nia Long, and Jaafar Jackson.
Jaafar is Michael's 27-year-old nephew. “It's incredibly exciting to watch Jaafar bring Michael to life,” director Antoine Fuqua told Variety. He won the role after a worldwide casting search.
The movie comes after the success of MJ: The Musical's Broadway run. The live show chronicled the Thriller singer's creative process before his 1992 Dangerous World Tour. It earned four Tony Awards in 2022.
The movie's official synopsis reads, “The film presents his triumphs and tragedies on an epic, cinematic scale — from his human side and personal struggles to his undeniable creative genius, exemplified by his most iconic performances. As never before, audiences will experience an inside look into one of the most influential, trailblazing artists the world has ever known.”
We'll report it as soon as we know Miles Teller is on board. Shamone!
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Democrats' challenge to Wisconsin absentee ballot rules is a step closer to state Supreme Court
Democrats are appealing a judge's dismissal of their lawsuit as they once again seek to allow Wisconsin voters to return absentee ballots in drop boxes, bringing the challenge one step closer to the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court.
Absentee ballot drop boxes were barred in Wisconsin in 2022 following criticism by former President Donald Trump.
Attorneys for the national Democratic firm the Elias Law Group filed notice Tuesday that it was appealing a circuit judge's ruling last week dismissing its claims challenging the constitutionality of several voting rules in the battleground state.
Dane County Circuit Judge Ann Peacock ruled that the lawsuit did not meet the "high burden" required to declare that the voting rules being challenged were unconstitutional in every application. However, she did not address whether the legality of absentee ballot drop boxes should be looked at again.
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"I leave any revisiting of that decision to the Wisconsin Supreme Court," the judge wrote.
In July 2022, just months before the midterm election, the 4-3 conservative majority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court banned the use of absentee ballot drop boxes, which exploded in popularity in 2020 at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. Trump, who won Wisconsin in 2016 but lost it in 2020, has falsely alleged that absentee voting in the state is rife with fraud.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court flipped to majority liberal control less than two weeks after the lawsuit seeking to reinstate drop boxes was filed in July.
The rules for voting in Wisconsin are of heightened interest, given its place as one of a handful of battleground presidential states. Four of the past six presidential elections in Wisconsin have been decided by less than a percentage point, including the past two.
In addition to once again legalizing drop boxes, the lawsuit seeks to undo a requirement that a witness sign absentee ballots and that any problems with absentee ballots be corrected by the voter no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day. It argues that absentee voting is a right and not a privilege and that state law not recognizing that violates the Wisconsin Constitution.
The lawsuit was filed against the Wisconsin Elections Commission by Priorities USA, a national Democratic organization, and the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans, as well as a Dane County resident.
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At some point, Turning Point USA founder and mediocre white man for life, Charlie Kirk, needs to admit that needs to admit he has made being an anti-Black troll his entire identity, and that’s why he’s been ramping up the white nationalist nonsense in order to keep his Klans—sorry, fans—engaged.
In the past week alone, Kirk has brought some Candace Owens fanboy on his show and asked him if Black people find “gangbanging” more acceptable than supporting Donald Trump, he has gleefully admitted to racially profiling Black pilots, and he has doubled down on all of that not-so-veiled racism. Now, Kirk is resurrecting the decades-old salty white argument that the Central Park Five were guilty of the rape they were cleared of more than 20 years ago.
“New York City councilman Yusuf Salaam, who once took part in the gruesome gang rape of a jogger in Central Park, is now furious that an NYPD officer dared to pull him over for having illegally tinted windows,” Kirk posted on X. “Salaam wasn’t even arrested or given a ticket, but after getting away with gang rape he apparently thinks he deserves to be completely above the law. ”
After Kirk got dragged across social media for being a racist manchild starving for attention—and warned by many on X that he was opening himself up to a defamation lawsuit—Kirk deleted his thirsty-for-white-supremacist-love-ass post and replaced it with a lengthier post that quotes the original post and continues to insinuate without evidence that Salaam and the other victims of the Central Park Five were guilty.
“Many people, even on the right, think the Central Park Five case is a story of five completely innocent men, railroaded at random by a racist justice system, who have now been fully and totally exonerated beyond doubt,” Kirk wrote in a loud and still wrong followup tweet that was several paragraphs long. “This is not true and I’ll explain why.”
Kirk’s explanation, for the most part, was a speculation-reliant rant about how convicted murder and serial rapist Matias Reyes admitting to being the sole perpetrator of the rape, and the DNA evidence that backed the confession, don’t prove the members of the CP5 weren’t also involved.
“I should have mentioned that the justification for the vacated sentences was that one man, Matias Reyes, had confessed to the rape and had his involvement confirmed by DNA evidence,” Kirk went on to write. “But in addition, I should have mentioned that Reyes’s confirmed involvement in no way debunks the possibility that others were involved.”
Despite the fact that no physical evidence has ever been found to tie the five defendants to the rape and beating, Kirk thinks it’s more plausible that a proven serial rapist and murderer confessed to the crime but went out of his way to un-implicate the other five teens that were there than it is to believe the CP5 simply weren’t involved.
“I should have said ‘When police interrogated Salaam, he initially claimed to have not even been in Central Park. But when they told him that fingerprints had been found on Meili’s clothing, Salaam’s response was to confess immediately, by saying ‘I was there but I didn’t rape her,’” Kirk wrote earlier in the tweet. He also mentioned that “Salaam argued that his confession should have been inadmissible due to his age at the time — he was 15. But the only reason Salaam had been interrogated is that he lied to the police about his age, and fooled them with fake ID.”
Another way to write that is: A cop lied to a kid and said his fingerprints were found, prompting a coerced confession on the teen who was interrogated without a parent present, which the trained officer did either because he couldn’t spot a fake I.D. or because he just wanted an excuse to interview a minor suspect and claim it was done by the book.
Kirk has also decided to ignore the fact that the boys’ so-called confessions turned out to be factually wrong about key details of the crime, including when, where and how the rape took place. He also mentioned that there was nothing in the police report that indicated Salaam or any of the other false suspects were beaten because, in his boot-licking mind, it’s odd that cops who brutalized citizens didn’t include that part in their official reports.
So, basically, Kirk is showing us that he’s not only a factless, inadequate amateur journalist and political analyst, but he’s also a fake legal expert who occasionally dusts off his Law & Order: WSU (White Supremacist Unit) degree off so he can convict exonerated Black people in the court of public Klan-lovers’ opinion.
So, you know, maybe he’s just racist.
SEE ALSO:
Candace Owens Acolyte Tells Charlie Kirk ‘Black America’ Prefers ‘Gangbanging’ Over Supporting Trump
Charlie Kirk Says Donald Trump Was Elected Because White People Wanted A ‘White Obama’
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA assigns ratings to four classes of notes issued by Oportun Issuance Trust 2024-1 (“Oportun 2024-1”), a $199.5 million consumer loan ABS transaction. Oportun 2024-1 is an amortizing ABS securitization with an initial collateral balance of approximately $210.0 million and collateralized by a discrete pool of unsecured and secured consumer installment loans originated by Oportun Financial Corporation (“Oportun” or the “Company”).
Oportun is a publicly traded, California based consumer finance company listed on the NASDAQ that provides financial services, including both unsecured and secured personal installment loans, to borrowers who do not have a credit score or who may have a limited credit history. The Company has been issuing unsecured consumer loans for 17 years and began offering a secured personal installment loan which are at least partially secured by an automobile title in 2020.
Oportun 2024-1 has initial credit enhancement levels of 31.72% for the Class A notes and 5.48% for the Class D notes. Credit enhancement consists of overcollateralization, excess spread, a non-declining cash reserve account and subordination (in the case of the Class A, Class B and Class C notes).
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Airbus and Voyager Space are working together to launch a three deck space station by 2028. It will be launched by the SpaceX Starship.
The planned space station will have three decks and the design merges Voyager Space Starlab with the Airbus Loop.
The Airbus LOOP Multi-Purpose Orbital Module is designed to be 8 meters in diameter which fits into the 9 meter diameter faring of the Starship. It would have about 150 square meters (1620 square feet) of usable are inside. The volume would be about 300 cubic meters.
Designed for Long-Term Space Missions
The Airbus LOOP is designed to make long-term stays in Space comfortable and enjoyable for its inhabitants, while supporting efficient and sustainable operations at the same time. It builds on everything that has been learnt over the decades and fully exploits the potential of tomorrow’s technologies in order to best support humanity’s future in Space: In Low-Earth or Lunar Orbit, or on long-term missions to Mars.
Brian Wang is a Futurist Thought Leader and a popular Science blogger with 1 million readers per month. His blog Nextbigfuture.com is ranked #1 Science News Blog. It covers many disruptive technology and trends including Space, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Medicine, Anti-aging Biotechnology, and Nanotechnology.
Known for identifying cutting edge technologies, he is currently a Co-Founder of a startup and fundraiser for high potential early-stage companies. He is the Head of Research for Allocations for deep technology investments and an Angel Investor at Space Angels.
A frequent speaker at corporations, he has been a TEDx speaker, a Singularity University speaker and guest at numerous interviews for radio and podcasts. He is open to public speaking and advising engagements.
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Senators and Maple Leafs interested in Chris Tanev
TSN: The Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs are interested in Calgary Flames pending UFA defenseman Chris Tanev according to Darren Dreger. The Senators may see a long-term fit and an extension. There are other contending teams interested as well.
“As I was reminded, doesn’t Chris Tanev have to make a decision? Is he chasing the Stanley Cup this year? And if the answer to that is yes, then that’s going to factor significantly into his destination of choice.”
NHL Rumors: Is Sean Monahan the Most Attractive Center Available?
Can the Canadiens get a first-round pick for Sean Monahan?
TSN: Although the Montreal Canadiens haven’t abandoned the idea of re-signing forward Sean Monahan, Pierre LeBrun thinks Monahan will be traded.
Teams are telling the Canadiens they are interested and to check back with them if they’re going to do something. Some teams are also looking at center Elias Lindholm.
“The question is this, could Sean Monahan fetch a first-round pick? From talking to a couple of teams today, a lot of people point to his less than $2 million AAV and say yes, especially if the Habs are willing to eat 50 per cent of that.”
Teams interested in Kaapo Kakko
TSN: Multiple sources have told Darren Dreger that the New York Rangers have taken calls on forward Kaapo Kakko.
“Now, losing Filip Chytil for the remainder of the season is a big blow for the Rangers but New York has cap space and potentially the assets, like Kakko, to acquire a significant piece.”
NHL Rumors: Potential trade targets for the New York Rangers – version 1
Phil Kessel still hopes to play this season
TSN: Pierre LeBrun says that Phil Kessel is still hoping to play this season and that his agent has spoken with a couple of teams. There might be a team or two that might consider asking Kessel to come skate with the team to see where he’s att.
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Spiderwebs could offer a snapshot of an ecosystem, study shows
Scientists have found that spiderwebs can be used to capture environmental DNA, which reflects the animal population of an area. The technique may help track the biodiversity of an ecosystem.
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The Texas Rangers may still have another big MLB free agency move up their sleeve. MLB insider Kiley McDaniel believes that Texas will re-sign star pitcher Jordan Montgomery.
“He seems like a lock to be good for the next couple years,” McDaniel said on Foul Territory. “Where he can start playoff games for you as a top three starter… I know there were some rumors that Philly was on him early then they ended up signing (Aaron) Nola.
“I think Texas is where he lands… The Yankees were kind of looking at him, and they ended up adding (Marcus) Stroman and San Francisco was kind of looking at him, they brought in some pitching. So I kind of assume Texas is the spot he's going to land.”
Jordan Montgomery-Rangers reunion?
A Montgomery reunion with the Rangers would enhance Texas' starting rotation to say the least. He's been linked to Texas throughout the offseason, and the Rangers are in the market for more pitching.
Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer, and Tyler Mahle are all expected to miss the first part of the 2024 season. It appears likely that they will all return at some point during the middle of the 2024 campaign, but adding depth would help the Rangers. However, signing a star like Jordan Montgomery remains a realistic option as well.
Montgomery was fantastic after getting traded from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Rangers during the 2023 season. In 11 games pitched for Texas, the left-hander recorded a superb 2.79 ERA, 1.094 WHIP, and 58 strikeouts.
Montgomery features the ability to pitch at an ace-like level. He isn't in the same conversation as stars such as Gerrit Cole or Blake Snell, but Montgomery is a steady hurler who can work deep into games and consistently give his ball club a chance to win. And that's music to general managers' ears.
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St. Paul firefighters hold special workout for late Captain Mike Paidar, others lost to cancer
ST. PAUL, Minn. — We all know firefighters face danger. But it's not fire that's the leading cause of death, it's cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
And now, St. Paul firefighters are working especially hard to change that.
Firefighters are known for being strong, but they gathered for a special workout that was less about the muscle and more a matter of heart. It's a tribute to their fallen Captain Mike Paidar.
Firefighter Nicholas Shutterly is with the St. Paul Fire Department. He organized the group workout.
"There are these triangular signs that just show pictures of Mike and his family, his academy graduation photo, anything that helps stir those emotions. We can put ourselves in that moment with him as if he is here with us, participating in the workout and we don't want to let him down, so that's why we keep going," Shutterfly said.
READ MORE: Minnesota fire captain battling lung disease vows to advocate for fellow firefighters
Paidar lost his life to cancer and in the process helped his brethren gain some of the benefits they deserved, as Shutterfly explained.
"Mike Paidar's death was a landmark situation. It's the first recognized in the state of Minnesota as an occupational hazard of firefighting related to cancer," he said.
Julie Paidar is Mike's wife.
"This is not just about Mike, it's about the firefighters here in Minnesota, here across the nation," she said.
She says protecting others was his life mission — a life that ended too soon.
"You miss the time with your spouse, you miss the talks, you miss the conversations, you miss the moments that you want to celebrate what your kids are doing really well in life," Julie Paidar said.
She says they are coping by helping, with events like this this where they lift weights and raise awareness.
So they rowed, burpeed and sweat in honor of Mike, and the other's who've fallen too. Because firefighters understand the strength in numbers.
"They are just names to some people, but here in the department they are our brothers, they're our sisters. We can't lose sight of them," Shutterfly said.
The firefighters say they are hopeful that Sen. Amy Klobuchar's Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act will pass for families who lost love ones to carcinogenic exposure on the job. The bipartisan legislation would expand access to federal support for the families.
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OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has downgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “aa-” (Superior) from “aa” (Superior) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) of Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company (Acuity) (Sheboygan, WI). The outlook of the Long-Term ICR has been revised to stable from negative and the outlook for the FSR is stable.
The Credit Ratings (ratings) reflect Acuity’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses at the strongest level, as well as its strong operating performance, favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM). The stable outlooks are based on the expectation that the strongest level of balance sheet strength will be maintained and continue to be supported by a strong operating performance despite recent volatility primarily due to weather-related events.
The Long-Term ICR downgrade considers Acuity’s earnings deterioration in the last two years, primarily due to significant weather-related property losses in the midwestern states where Acuity mainly operates, as well as inflationary effects affecting the entire market. While Acuity’s operating results have outperformed its commercial casualty composite peers for many years, 2022 and 2023 proved to be challenging for the company, similar to many of its regional peers, given the outsized weather catastrophe losses in the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota and Iowa. Consequently, the company’s assessment for its ERM was moved to appropriate from very strong. AM Best notes that Acuity in 2023 has implemented detailed strategic initiatives to restore underwriting profitability, which include action items such as rate changes, inflation guard pricing adjustments and geographic expansion to diversify its territorial footprint further. AM Best expects the group’s earnings to continue improving gradually in 2024.
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The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) manages a budget of $7.5 billion to discover, manufacture, and integrate warfighting capabilities and technologies for the U.S. Air Force and Space Force. DARPA had a budget of $4.1 billion in 2023. AFRL is close to double the budget of DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency).
AFRL RESEARCH AREA 13 – Artificial Intelligence/Autonomy
The objective of this work is to design, develop, and demonstrate a machine learning capability that will facilitate a swarm of Networked Collaborative and Autonomous weapon systems. Technology must demonstrate the ability to reconcile prescribed targets within a dynamic battlespace.
The Department of the Air Force’s (DAF) research and development (R&D) budget for 2023 was $49.2 billion, or 25% of the total DAF budget. This budget is divided between $33.4 billion for the Air Force and $15.8 million for the Space Force. The US military spends about $95 billion annually on research and development (R&D). In 2024, the total US government budget proposal includes about $209.7 billion for R&D. The US as whole (fed government, state government, and commercial) is spending about $700 billion on R&D.
Research Area 1 – Modeling, Simulation, & Analysis (MS&A)
Research Area 2 – Innovative Aircraft Integration Technologies
Research Area 3 – Find Fix Target Track (F2T2) & Datalink Technologies
Research Area 4 – Engagement Management System Technologies
Research Area 5 – High Velocity Fuzing
Research Area 6 – Missile Electronics
Research Area 7 – Missile Guidance and Control Technologies
Research Area 8 – Advanced Warhead Technologies
Research Area 9 – Advanced Missile Propulsion Technologies
Research Area 10 – Control Actuation Systems
Research Area 11 – Missile Carriage and Release Technologies
Research Area 12 – Missile Test and Evaluation Technologies
Research Area 13 – Artificial Intelligence / Autonomy
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Known for identifying cutting edge technologies, he is currently a Co-Founder of a startup and fundraiser for high potential early-stage companies. He is the Head of Research for Allocations for deep technology investments and an Angel Investor at Space Angels.
A frequent speaker at corporations, he has been a TEDx speaker, a Singularity University speaker and guest at numerous interviews for radio and podcasts. He is open to public speaking and advising engagements.
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The Devils Could Wait To Make the Goalie Move Until Summer and What Does the Rest of the Market Look Like
Dave Pagnotta of the Fourth Period joined the Sirius XM NHL Network Radio Power Play segment on Monday with Steve Kouleas and Martin Biron and was asked what the goalie market could look like at the trade deadline, specifically around the New Jersey Devils.
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NHL Rumors: Devils Continue To Scout To Improve Goaltending
Steve Kouleas: “Okay, our crease conundrum. What are you hearing? What is most likely to happen for teams that have three and others that I’m assuming, like Edmonton, would like to upgrade their unless they think Jack Campbell‘s coming back and will be the backup to Stuart Skinner. And, of course, New Jersey’s front and center as well. What are you hearing?”
Dave Pagnotta: “Yeah, I mean, a lot of eyes are on the Devils and what Tom Fitzgerald is going to do. Not just looking to upgrade the d-corps but also goaltending. Is now the time with all their injuries, and as they continue to battle for wildcard positioning is now the time to go out and get a goaltender.
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I think if the New Jersey Devils make a major move for a goaltender, it’s somebody with term. I think this is complicated to do now. And I think it might likely be better served as an offseason move, and you use all the injury bug this season as the excuse, a legitimate excuse, but still an excuse as to how the season kind of has gone and then you kind of go all in and into solidifying your crease in the summer unless something falls into their lap.
We know they’ve reached out to Calgary and inquired about Jacob Markstrom. They have interest in both Tanev and Hanifin. Although I think they’ve been leaning towards the Hanifin approach.
And there are other options like the Canadiens still have Jake Allen there. If they can move him, and if they can get a high pick for him as part of the deal, then they’ll do it. If they don’t get the asking price, they’ll stick with the three-headed monster in the crease for the rest of the season. Not ideal, not what Kent Hughes would like to do. But if push comes to show up, they seem to be prepared to do that.
There are other teams and other options that have expiring contracts. I mentioned San Jose earlier with a couple of expiring deals. Detroit has gotten back in the mix. So we’re not hearing too much on James Reimer. He’s a pending UFA. I think whether it’s Markstrom, Gibson, or Merzlikins, the big that are available, so to speak, I might be more served for the summer.
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The wild card is in all of this, and they are battling for a wild card spot, Juuse Saros. I think if something does happen there, it’s more likely to occur in the summer. But they’re willing to listen, and if the right deal presents itself and it would be a blockbuster type of move, then that, to me, that’s the kind of goalie wildcard play that might factor in here.
I’m curious if a team like LA had a serious interest in him a couple of years ago, I wonder if they circle back and explore that possibility.”
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Fashion Girlies: This is not a drill!
New York Fashion Week – which takes place every February and September – is just ten days away. It is time to get ready.
Coming on the heels of over-the-top couture presentations, star-studded front rows, and gag-worthy runway shows in Paris, it is New York’s turn to set the trend. And we have a feeling the Big Apple will not disappoint.
As a fashion writer, I look forward to the season’s festivities every year. NYC’s already flooded streets are soon to be even more crowded with fashion lovers from across the globe. As you read this article, attendees are pulling out their finest furs, leather sets, sheer coordinates, bright bodycon dresses, and “it bag” accessories.
Spoiler Alert: Necks will be stepped on, girlies will eaten up, and styles will be slayed.
So, let’s get into a preview of what we know so far.
Who are we excited to see at NYFW? (The Hottest Black Designers, Celebrity Favorites, and Legacy Luxury Brands)
The NYFW February 2024 season runs from February 9 to February 14, showing what’s next in fashion and design while displaying up-and-coming fall and winter trends. The schedule is jam-packed with the events of a fashion lover’s dreams, including runway shows, close-up presentations, showroom appointments, industry workshops, and more.
According to the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Helmut Lang will formally kick off the American Collections calendar of NYFW, and celebrity favorite Thom Browne will end it. Produced by CFDA and IMG, NYFW’s full tick-tock boasts more than 70 designers, including some of the industry’s hottest brands leading the list.
We look forward to seeing Black designers Amari Cater, AnOnlyChild, Blackstock & Weber, BruceGlen, Diotima, Frederick Anderson, GVDS, House of Aama, Keeyahri, Kevan Hall, LaQuan Smith, Negris LeBrum, Nia Thomas, Omol, QOH Jewelry, Silver and Riley, Sergio Hudson, Theophilio, and V. Bellan. (Thanks to the Black in Fashion Council, this list grows more and more each season.)
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Other luxury brands on our watch list include Alice + Olivia, Christian Siriano, Bibhu Mohapatra, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Brandon Maxwell, Carolina Herrera, Coach, Collina Strada, Dennis Basso, Michael Kors, Prabal Gurung, and Proenza Schouler.
NYFW is open to the public?! Yes! (Well kinda)
In terms of programming, this year’s New York Fashion Week will engage the public like never before. For the first time, NYFW features “NYFW Backstage,” an interactive activation taking visitors through the “behind-the-scenes” process. From hairstyling to dressing to photography, the activation will help fans see what happens before glamorous fits hit the runway. Public attendees can also try out for the runway in IMG Models’ Get Scouted Studio, refresh their hair at the Tresemme Style studio, and enjoy coffee from Bluestone Lane. Reservations for these public events open on February 5.
NYFW will also tackle industry-trending topics next month. A new panel discussion, “Roadmap to Size Inclusivity: The Next 10 Years,” looks to spark critical dialogue on diversity in sizing and accessibility.
In addition to fashion previews and talks, what also has insiders buzzing is the change of NYFW’s hub. Soho’s Spring Studios will no longer be the “official headquarters” for runway and presentations.
Activities will occur across Manhattan in three locations. Venues include RXR’s Starrett-Lehigh Building, 21Greene, and High Line Nine. I advise attendees to wear comfortable shoes because the show-to-show commute will be more challenging than ever.
So what’s next?
HelloBeautiful will be on location providing the rundown. We will capture the hottest beauty and fashion trends, behind-the-scenes content, street style, and relevant conversations throughout the week. Keep checking back for more details on designers to watch, how to survive NYFW, trends to incorporate into your closets, and more.
I repeat: Fashion Girlies: This is not a drill!
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NYFW Preview: What’s Happening, Where To Go, & Who’s All Going To Be There was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
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Faced with the trickle of casualties in its ranks and unfavorable polls, the leader of Vox, Santiago Abascal, has undertaken a flight forward. Abascal took advantage this Saturday of his proclamation as president of the ultra formation until 2028 to launch an order: he announced that he will ask the PP and the Mixed Group to give him the signature of two deputies so that, added to his 33 seats, he completes the 10 % of Congress needed to force a referendum on constitutional reform. Vox, which initially abstained and ultimately voted against the modification of article 49 of the fundamental law to change the word “disabled” to people with disabilities, now alleges that the reform discriminates against men because it adds that “particular attention will be paid to the specific needs of women and girls with disabilities.
The initiative has no signs of succeeding, since all the other parliamentary groups support the change, but Vox aspires to regain prominence at a time when it is trying to establish its own profile against the PP. For the first time, the ultra formation has distanced itself from the demonstration called this Sunday by the popular party against the coalition government and Abascal has today unearthed the adjective “cowardly right-wing”, which he had not used for years, to disqualify Alberto's party Núñez Feijóo.
The Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and the Argentine President Javier Milei have supported Abascal with messages recorded at the event in which he was enthroned at the head of Vox for four more years. The leader of Fratelli d' Italia has urged him to prepare for the “very important event” of the European elections on June 9, “to finally give the European Union the change of course that we have been waiting for for a long time.” For his part, the new Argentine president, who has defined himself as a “libertarian liberal,” has called on his “dearest friend” Abascal “not to lower his arms, to continue fighting because we are few but good who fight for life, liberty and property.”
The Vox general assembly itself barely lasted half an hour. It has not been a Bulgarian-style congress, with more votes than voters, as the former party leader Macarena Olona predicted, since there has not even been a vote. The president of the internal electoral committee, Gema Herrero, has assured that the list headed by Abascal was the only one that has obtained the endorsement of more than 10% of the members – although she has not revealed how many endorsements it has received – and, according to the candidate for re-election, has decided to proclaim his victory without submitting it to the vote of the members, as he explained. It is the same thing that Abascal did in the previous congress, in 2020.
The party leader later assured: “I have stood for re-election because Vox members, sympathizers and voters have asked me to do so. “No media has asked me for it.”
In the absence of ballot boxes, the applause meter has been the thermometer to measure the support of the bases for the different Vox leaders. As the names of the new members of the National Executive Committee (CEN) were read, they stood up to greet the public and it was seen that, after Abascal himself, the most applauded was the former secretary general Javier Ortega Smith , who was first demoted to vice president and has now remained as a simple member of the executive.
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At the rally that followed the general assembly – both held in the assembly hall of a hotel in Madrid, with 2,000 seats -, Abascal described the existence of divisions or currents within the of his formation and has attributed it to the “deafening noise” caused by “fake news” about his party. Attacks on the press have been constant in an event in which access to several media outlets has been banned; among them, to EL PAÍS.
Abascal has boasted that his party already governs over 14 million Spaniards and has displayed muscle by parading the four vice presidents of the autonomous governments in coalition with the PP, whom he has incorporated into the new leadership. All of them have thanked Abascal for his appointment and several, such as the Castilian Juan García-Gallardo, have shown the most xenophobic side of Vox, attributing crime to immigration, calling for defense against “the Islamization of Spain and all of Europe” or demanding an “immigration blockade.”
Although he has greeted his party's candidate for the Xunta in the February 18 elections, Álvaro Díaz-Mella, from the rostrum, Abascal has missed the opportunity to make him known by giving him the microphone in an event in which eight speakers have participated. Paradoxically, the convening of this congress, brought forward in theory so that the party can focus on the upcoming electoral processes, will not prevent it from having to hold another one in the coming months, since the party's annual accounts have not been approved as legally required. .
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Chelsea were overpowered and outclassed as they sustained a brutal 4-1 defeat against Premier League leaders Liverpool on Wednesday. The Blues were second best from beginning to end as Jurgen Klopp's team ran rampant at Anfield against a group of players who looked like deer caught in headlights at times. The scoreline would have been worse, too, had Darwin Nunez not hit the woodwork an incredible four times in the game.
The Blues went into the game sat 10th in the top-flight, but they put up less of a fight against Liverpool than Championship team Norwich City did in their FA Cup clash at the weekend. The defensive line up of Axel Disasi, Thiago Silva, Benoit Badiashile and, the worst culprit, Ben Chilwell were floundering right from the start and left poor goalkeeper Dorde Petrovic completely exposed throughout the first half.
Chilwell gave away the ball while Silva and Badiashile did little to stop Diogo Jota from powering through and scoring the first Liverpool goal. Then Chilwell left Raheem Sterling on his own down the left by wrapping himself up with Jota to allowt Conor Bradley double the lead. Badiashile then gave away a penalty, but Nunez's wastefulness from the spot was the only thing that kept Liverpool from being out of sight by half-time.
Chelsea went 48 minutes without hiavinga shot and by the time Enzo Fernandez's tame long-range effort went into Alisson's hands in first-half stoppage time, Liverpool had created 15 attempts. So miserable were they that coach Mauricio Pochettino had to make three changes at half-time.
The changes did have an influence, though, as after going 3-0 down following a Dominik Szoboszlai header, Carney Chukwuemeka drove forward and found Christopher Nkunku to lash in a consolation with 20 minutes left to play. Shortly afterwards, they should have had a penalty for a foul on the France forward, but their protests were waved away by the referee for the second time in the game.
There was no such turnaround, though, as Liverpool went on to hit the bar once again before Luis Diaz slid in his team's fourth after Badiashile lost track of the Colombian at the back post.
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Constitutional scholar says GOP charges against Mayorkas don't meet impeachment bar
Constitutional scholar says GOP charges against Mayorkas don't meet impeachment bar
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with constitutional scholar Philip Bobbitt about the effort from House Republicans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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The Oregon State Beavers will head to Paulie Pavilion to face the UCLA Bruins on Thursday. We're here to share our college basketball odds series, make an Oregon State-UCLA prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch.
Oregon State defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils 84-71 on Saturday. Ultimately, they built a large halftime lead as they were up 44-29 and then maintained it. Jordan Pope led the way with 19 points. Also, Tyler Bilodeau added 18 points. Michael Ratas added 16 points. Likewise, Christian Wright had 10 points. The Beavers shot 56.5 percent from the field, including a sour 21.4 percent from the triples. Also, they won despite shooting only 59.2 percent from the charity stripe (29 for 42). The Beavers also committed 14 turnovers.
UCLA is coming over a 65-50 victory over their cross-town rivals, the USC Trojans. Significantly, they led 37-26 at halftime and kept the game in check. Dylan Andrews led the way with 20 points. Also, Lazar Stefanovic added 17 points. Adem Bona added 10 points. Overall, the Bruins won despite shooting only 35.7 percent from the field. The Bruins also shot 43.8 percent from the triples and 75 percent from the charity stripe.
The Bruins won a sluggish game by winning the board battle 36-25, including 11 offensive rebounds. Ultimately, they held the line down and also had five steals, including forcing seven turnovers.
The Bruins have dominated the head-to-head series 38-12. Also, despite the Beavers having a better record than the Bruins, it did not stop UCLA from going into Corvallis and beating the Beavers 68-62 on December 28, 2023. The Bruins are also 19-3 all-time against the Beavers in games played at Paulie Pavilion.
Here are the college basketball odds, courtesy of FanDuel.
College Basketball Odds: Oregon State-UCLA Odds
Oregon State: +8.5 (-110)
Moneyline: +310
UCLA: -8.5 (-110)
Moneyline: -400
Over: 126.5 (-115)
Under: 126.5 (-105)
How to Watch Oregon State vs. UCLA
Time: 10:30 PM ET/7:30 PM PT
TV: Pac 12 Network
Stream: fuboTV (Click for free trial)
Why Oregon State Will Cover The Spread/Win
Oregon State will come into this game with a 9-9-1 mark against the spread. Additionally, they are 2-2 against the spread on the road. The Beavers are also 6-3 against the spread against their conference.
The Beavers are coming off a major win against the Sun Devils. Now, they hope to build on that momentum as they go into Paulie Pavilion to try to beat a team that has dominated them. Pope is their best player. So far, he is averaging 17.8 points per game. Pope is also shooting 45.7 percent from the field, including 39 percent from beyond the arc. Therefore, the Beavers will look to him to try and get the offense going.
Bilodeau has been solid. Currently, he is averaging 13.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Bilodeau is also shooting 51.9 percent from the field, including 29.8 percent from the triples. Dexter Akanno has been a reliable third option, averaging 10.8 points per game.
Oregon State will cover the spread if they can shoot well across the board as they did on Saturday. Then, they need to stop the Bruins from putting up points.
Why UCLA Will Cover The Spread/Win
The Bruins are coming into this game with a 9-10-1 mark against the spread. Moreover, they have struggled to cover the spread at home. The Bruins are just 2-7 against the spread at Paulie Pavilion. Yet, they are also 6-3 against the spread against their conference.
Sebastian Mack is their best player, averaging 13.4 points per game. Yet, he is also shooting only 37.6 percent from the field, including just 25.9 percent from the triples. It was a big reason why he struggled on Saturday when he put up just four points against USC. Thus, the Bruins hope he can deliver on that promise and have a big day.
Bona has been good, averaging 12.1 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Furthermore, he is shooting 59.9 percent from the field. The Bruins love his shooting touch and have relied on him to help them prosper. Meanwhile, Stefanovic has been solid, averaging 10.6 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. But he is shooting just 34.8 percent from the field. Thus, the Bruins need a better shooting performance from him. Andrews is solid, as he averages 10.2 points per game. However, he is also struggling to shoot, hitting just 35.8 percent of his shots.
UCLA will cover the spread if Mack and Bona have good performances. Then, they need to clamp down on defense to stop Oregon State.
Final Oregon State-UCLA Prediction & Pick
The Bruins seem to step up against certain teams in their conference. Thus, it looks like Oregon State is on that list. Expect that to continue as they find a way to cover the spread at home against the Beavers. UCLA covers the spread, keeping it close throughout.
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Final Oregon State-UCLA Prediction & Pick: UCLA -8.5 (-110)
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Wisconsin Republicans seek to curtail governor's veto power
Wisconsin Republicans proposed a constitutional amendment Wednesday that would curtail the governor's veto powers by prohibiting a veto to increase any tax or fee.
The move comes after Democratic Gov. Tony Evers used his partial veto in July to increase school funding for public schools for the next 400 years. Republicans proposed a similar amendment in 2019 after Evers used his partial veto to increase school funding by $65 million, but it did not get a vote in the Legislature.
Wisconsin governors have the most expansive partial veto power in the country because, unlike in other states, they can strike nearly any part of a budget bill. That includes wiping out numbers, punctuation and words in spending bills to sometimes create new law that wasn't the intention of the Legislature.
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Wisconsin's partial veto power was created by a 1930 constitutional amendment but has been weakened over the years, including in reaction to vetoes made by prior Democratic and Republican governors.
Republicans have increasingly been turning to constitutional amendments to get around Evers' vetoes. The amendments are not subject to approval by governors. If passed by the Legislature in two consecutive sessions, they are then put on the ballot for voter approval.
That means the soonest the latest proposal could be adopted would be 2025.
"If adopted, this amendment would appropriately rebalance power between the executive and the legislature and further restrict the executive from completely rewriting laws that are not representative of the people," Republicans who introduced the measure said in an email seeking co-sponsors.
The lawmakers proposing the measure are state Sen. Dan Knodl and state Reps. Amanda Nedweski, Joel Kitchens and Shae Sortwell.
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OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) of EyeMed Insurance Company (EIC) (Phoenix, AZ). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
The ratings reflect EIC’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM).
The ratings also reflect the very strong and improved risk-adjusted capitalization year over year in 2023, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR). The company’s balance sheet strength assessment is enhanced by solid liquidity measures. The ratings also take into consideration the organization’s dependence on reinsurance programs and history of dividend payments as slightly offsetting balance sheet components.
EIC reported consistent solid operating performance through the third quarter of 2023. The company has reported ongoing exceptional profitability metrics, with its three-year average return-on-equity ratio well into the high double-digit range, and EIC continues to outperform its peer composite. Furthermore, the company continues to experience strong premium revenue growth, reflective of EIC’s favorable brand recognition and affiliation with EyeMed Vision Care, LLC (EMVC), as well as that of its ultimate parent, EssilorLuxottica.
The ratings also reflect the organization’s established market presence and solid overall market share in the vision care space. EIC is strategically important to EssilorLuxottica as its primary insurance operating entity. EssilorLuxottica is a key player in the U.S. managed vision care business through EIC and EMVC, with business primarily assumed from other health insurance plans and written directly with employer groups. The ratings of EIC receive enhancement from its ultimate parent, which has well-established global presence and favorable creditworthiness that supports the insurance operations.
Finally, the ratings also acknowledge EIC’s well-established ERM program with a fully developed risk governance, framework, processes and committee structures.
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center CEO Craig Thompson in an email Sunday called for the center's staff members "to do a better job" of disclosing industry ties after a ProPublica and New York Times analysis found one of the center's top executives failed to disclose industry connections, ProPublica and the Times report.
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Nearly a decade ago, a number of scandals over physicians' ties to the pharmaceutical industry prompted medical journals and professional societies to tighten disclosure requirements. Most major medical journals and professional societies ask authors and presenters to provide a list of recent financial ties. However, according to ProPublica and the Times, "much of this reporting still relies on the honor system."
With this issue in mind, ProPublica and the Times examined whether one of Memorial Sloan Kettering's top executives, José Baselga, followed the financial disclosure rules implemented by prestigious journals, including the Lancet and The New England Journal of Medicine, and professional societies, such as the American Association for Cancer Research. Baselga is the cancer center's CMO and is a "towering figure in the cancer world," according to ProPublica/the Times.
For the analysis, ProPublica and the Times reviewed Open Payments—the federal database tracking payments from health care companies to physicians—for payments to Baselga since 2013, when he came to Memorial Sloan Kettering.
ProPublica and the Times found Baselga received at least about $3.5 million in payments from diagnostic, drug, and medical equipment companies from August 2014 through 2017. It's unclear, ProPublica and the Times report, how much Baselga received from other health companies, such as bio-tech startups without FDA-approved products, that are not required to report for the Open Payments database.
According to ProPublica and the Times, Baselga often did not disclose his financial ties. In particular, ProPublica and the Times reports that Baselga "appears to have violated" of the American Association for Cancer Researcher's financial disclosure rules when he was president in 2015 and 2016. Further, according to the analysis, Baselga "left out" payments from companies affiliated with research in articles of his in the Cancer Discovery, the association's journal.
According to the analysis, Baselga in a 2015 article published in The New England Journal of Medicine on a Roche drug said he had "nothing to disclose," despite having financial connections to the drugmaker. Further, Baselga spoke favorably about the results of a study on a Roche drug that had produced results generally considered "underwhelming," according to ProPublica and the Times. While results led Roche's stock to drop 5%, Baselga called critiques "weird" and "strange."
In an interview with ProPublica and the Times, Baselga acknowledged that at times he did not disclose his industry connections and said the lapses were unintentional. Baselga said he planned to address his failure to disclosure industry ties in 17 recently published articles, but he indicated that he would not address his industry connections in other cases because those involved early-stage research for which there were few financial implications, ProPublica and the Times report. He said, "I acknowledge that there have been inconsistencies, but that's what it is. It's not that I do not appreciate the importance" of financial disclosures.
The American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, the NEJM, and other institutions said they are beginning to review Baselga's disclosures. The NEJM in comments to the Times and ProPublica acknowledged that there is a "widespread" problem with failed disclosures. NEJM said it plans to improve its system for tracking authors' disclosures.
Thompson and Kathryn Martin, the cancer center's chief operating officer, in an email to their staff addressing the ProPublica and Times analysis wrote, "The matter of disclosure is serious" and that the center's staff members "need to do a better job" of disclosing their ties to the health care industry, because "[c]ollaboration with industry leaders, from early stage start-ups to large corporations, is necessary to focus on bringing better treatments to patients" (Ornstein/Thomas, ProPublica/New York Times, 9/9; Ornstein/Thomas, ProPublica/New York Times, 9/8).
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Tesla Optimus humanoid bot has been shown walking before. There is a new video from Elon Musk showing the Optimus bot walking without the white covering pieces. There is the possibility that we are being shown an end to end neural net system controlling the Optimus.
All neural net is what the latest Tesla FSD (Full Self Driving) versions 12.X are using. This means no hard coding and far faster improvement and training of the AI.
Going for a walk with Optimus pic.twitter.com/6mLJCUp30F
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 31, 2024
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Several legacy media companies have faced huge layoffs and completely obliterated their newsrooms. Notably, LA Times, The Washington Post and Forbes have suffered from massive layoffs, which threatens news coverage in this election year. Read more about the unfortunate times for journalists and what this could mean for news in an election year.
Times are wild for journalists and subsequently, Americans will be affected as well. As America prepares to elect its next presidential candidate and other officials across the political sphere, fair and honest news coverage is threatened.
Recently, the LA Times fired 115 journalists in an HR Zoom webinar, following a series of union protests. According to a conversation on NPR, employees shared their experience in the streets and online.
“It has laid off about 115 journalists in its newsroom of what had been about 500,” David Folkenflik shares on NPR. “And that will represent about 22, 23% layoff happening in a single day. “
Several newsrooms have been completely wipes as papers struggle under billionaire owners. The Washington Post also laid off 10 percent of its ownership. Similar to the LA Times, it is owned by a civic-minded billionaire.
“In its case, in Washington, that’s Amazon founder Jeff Bezos,” Folkenflik continued. “And it tells you that simply having passels of money doesn’t mean that that’s financially viable for the organizations themselves even if one can take issue with the way in which these cuts were handled. I also got to say, though, we at NPR went through a 10% cut last year.”
These are only two examples of the hardships journalists have faced in recent months. Other papers and magazines like Vox, Forbes, Time Magazine, Conde Nast have also suffered from major layoffs.
Conde Nast employees infamously held protests last week, boycotting the injustices and low wages they have endured over the years.
According to AP News, unionized journalists at Forbes, who also organized in 2021, said they’re protesting stalled contract negotiations that have lasted more than two years, among other workplace issues.
Journalists at The New York Daily News and Forbes walked off the job Thursday (Jan. 25) amid contentious contract talks with management and a challenging couple of weeks in the news industry. Both strikes have proved to be historic as it’s the first-ever at the business centric magazine in over a century and the first at the storied newspaper in over three decades.
Folkenflik answered why he feels this is happening on NPR.
“Well, I think there’s a confluence of factors here, right? think that, for a great deal of time, owners sort of were on this quest to extract as much money as possible,” he shared on the show. “And at the same moment, what they really needed to be doing was figuring out how to establish a bond with their audiences to be paying subscribers. The transformation really undermined legacy media, particularly print publishers like magazines and newspapers. People can get what they want elsewhere or get good enough elsewhere. And then there’s this promise of podcasts – right? – this – not only for those of us in audio here at NPR but at other places like the Post, like the LA Times. And the advertising industry for that collapsed as their fears of recession overwhelmed people who’d put money into advertisements. And that recession never came, but it led to a media recession, where so many dollars went away that suddenly, you had layoffs all over.”
It’s most concerning for the Black and Brown journalists in these newsrooms, raising fear that Americans will look more to social media and citizen news for public information. It also raises concerns that there will be no source to call out misinformation and fake content aimed at Black and Brown communities in an election year.
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The Buffalo Sabres have some UFA that might interest teams …. if salary is retained
Michael Augello of The Hockey News: With the Buffalo Sabres falling out of the playoff race, GM Kevyn Adams could listen to offers on their six pending UFAs. Pending RFA forward Casey Mittelstadt has been in the rumor mill, but that could wait for the offseason.
Victor Olofsson – His value is down with only four goals and the Sabres would have retain a portion of his $4.75 million salary.
Kyle Okposo – A $2.5 million cap his and would only get traded if he wants to. A mid-round pick as the return at best.
Zemgus Girgensons – A $2.5 million cap hit and salary retention would needed. A mid-round pick as the return at best.
Eric Robinson – A $1.6 million cap his and might generate some interest from a team looking for bottom-six depth. A mid-round pick as the return at best.
Eric Comrie – A $1.8 million cap hit. If the Sabres want to keep Devon Levi in the AHL for the rest of the season, they’d likely keep Comrie as a backup.
Erik Johnson – A $3.5 million cap hit. They’d have to retain but could maybe get a third-round pick from someone looking for a right-handed defenseman with leadership, size and character.
Hypothetical Elias Lindholm trade offers
Corey Pronman and Julian McKenzie of The Athletic: Looking at some hypothetical Elias Lindholm trade offers.
Boston Bruins: Elias Lindholm
Calgary Flames: 2025 first-round pick, C Matt Poitras, and LW Trent Frederic
Colorado Avalanche: Elias Lindholm
Calgary Flames: 2024 first-round pick, C Calum Ritchie, and RW Logan O’Connor
Dallas Stars: Elias Lindholm
Calgary Flames: 2024 first-round pick, C Mavrik Bourque, and C Sam Steel
Vancouver Canucks: Elias Lindholm
Calgary Flames: 2024 first-round pick, LW Nils Hoglander, and LW Andrei Kuzmenko
Vegas Golden Knights: Elias Lindholm
Calgary Flames: 2024 second-round pick, C David Edstrom, and C Brett Howden
Winnipeg Jets: Elias Lindholm
Calgary Flames: 2024 first-round pick, C Chaz Lucius, and RW Mason Appleton
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Technology Lawmakers grilled the CEOs of top social media companies in a hearing today January 31, 20245:21 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered Dara Kerr Lawmakers grilled the CEOs of top social media companies in a hearing today Listen · 3:45 3:45 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1228214209/1228215058" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> During a contentious hearing, lawmakers demanded that social media companies do better to protect children online. Facebook Flipboard Email
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Darwin Nunez, how's your luck?! Misfiring Liverpool striker sets incredible Premier League record as he rattles the woodwork FOUR TIMES against ChelseaRitabrata BanerjeeGettyDarwin NunezLiverpoolLiverpool vs ChelseaPremier LeagueLiverpool forward Darwin Nunez set an unwanted Premier League record against Chelsea on Wednesday.Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues belowNunez sets Premier League recordHit the woodwork four times against ChelseaMissed a penalty in the first half
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Jorge Rubiano arrived alone in Chicago, but his pain and trauma came with him.
For months, he tried to find steady work. For months, he's been sleeping in a crowded temporary shelter, worrying about his wife and mother back in Colombia. Are they safe? Did I make the right decision?
He recalls a frightening phone call with his wife in Colombia, cut short when the bus she was riding on was being robbed.
Rubiano, 43, is also haunted by memories of his harrowing journey to Chicago, during which he says he was kidnapped for a month, before escaping.
He left his country, he says, over a land dispute in which the government threatened his life.
"I'm still in between two dangers," Rubiano says in Spanish. "If I return it's very possible they kill me, and if I stay I don't know what can happen here."
More than 30,000 migrants and asylum seekers have arrived in Chicago since August of 2022 — most of them from South and Central America. They are fleeing the collapse of their economies, a lack of food and jobs, and violence back home.
Many came here on a bus from Texas, sent by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who said Chicago — and other so-called sanctuary cities that embrace immigrants — would provide much-needed relief "to our small, overrun border towns."
The buses haven't stopped since.
Migrants fleeing hardship, danger, fear and loss
Interviews with more than 30 people reveal the emotional toll migrants face, and the efforts of individuals and organizations that are trying to fill the gaps of a frayed mental health system.
Some of those efforts are catching the attention of leaders in other big U.S. cities also coping with large influxes of newly-arrived migrants.
For many, their journeys here were terrifying. A young girl who fell into a river, her pregnant mother struggling to hold her small hand, so the current wouldn't whisk her away. Women who were forced to have sex with gang members to get from country to country. People who walked over the dead in the jungle, or are wracked with guilt over the sick and injured left behind.
Their stories have unfolded across Chicago: in the quiet space of a therapist's office, at an informal healing circle in the back of a store, with a nurse at a folding table propped up outside a police station.
But for many migrants, taking care of their mental health might not be a priority.
"They're in survival mode," says Sharon Davila, a school-based social worker who has screened migrant families. "They need their basic needs met. The number one thing is they're looking for jobs."
Just getting in front of a therapist or a social worker can be extremely difficult for even the most savvy and persistent. With a shortage of mental health workers, wait lists for an appointment can be months long.
Layer on being new to this country, speaking a different language, and having no health insurance. Getting help can seem impossible.
Therapist Susie Moya worries about a mental health crisis brewing for many migrants.
"Right now it's on the back burner," says Moya, who has worked with migrants on Chicago's Lower West Side. "But I'm thinking a year from now when these families are settled in. Who is going to be providing that support?"
Informal support, with a side of soup
It's a Monday night in the back room of an insurance agency on the Southwest Side. About 20 migrants have arranged their chairs in a circle. Each person takes a turn describing how they feel on a scale of one to 10, as social worker Veronica Sanchez gently encourages them to share why.
Warm homemade chicken soup and arepas await them for dinner.
A woman says her husband got deported, and she's heartbroken that she left her children behind. A man says he worked several days that week, but never got paid. Another says he is grateful to God for bringing him to America, but he misses his mom, dad and brothers.
Finding work and reuniting with family is important, Sanchez tells them. But right now she's concerned about their mental health.
"Maybe we have answers. Maybe we don't. But when you open up a safe space where you can share your sorrows... you don't feel so alone," Sanchez says in Spanish.
Sanchez understands the migrants' desperation. She comes from a long line of pottery makers in Mexico. Sanchez was just four years old when her father left to work in Cicero, a suburb outside Chicago. She didn't see her father for almost seven years, until they were reunited as a family in Cicero.
Those memories fuel her work with the healing circle. "When I was talking to them, it really came from the heart," Sanchez says. "I was seeing the migrants' faces, that they were so scared."
Informal support groups like this one have popped up around Chicago in shelters, storefronts, churches and schools, led by volunteers or mental health professionals.
Many of these support groups don't last long. Volunteers get burned out. Migrants prioritize other needs. Or the city moves them from place to place.
The costs of ignoring loss and trauma
Some volunteers and mental health providers emphasize that not every migrant might be experiencing severe trauma.
But for many, trauma can have lasting impact. Trauma can change the wiring in a person's brain and make someone more vulnerable to depression and anxiety.
Daily or ongoing stressors can add up to what Chicago psychologist Laura Pappa calls "little t trauma" — like not feeling welcomed right away.
"A lot of people come here seeking the American dream and they realize that that's not there," says Pappa, who came to the U.S. from Argentina as a teen. "A lot of people were not expecting that, how hard it is on this side. I've had a lot of parents who've come alone and ask themselves, was it worth it?"
It can be hard to persuade migrants to seek help, however. There's a stigma about the need for mental health care in many immigrant communities, particularly among Latino men, Pappa says.
But, she adds, the stigma is easing as talking about emotions becomes more common.
Training the front-line workers in shelters
One effort to provide faster help involves training hundreds of peoplewho don't have a medical background, but work in city-run shelters. These front-line workers, such as case managers and shelter supervisors, are learning to lead support groups called Café y Comunidad charlas — coffee and community talks.
The initiative is led by the Coalition for Immigrant Mental Health, the University of Chicago's Crown Family School, and Lurie Children's Center for Childhood Resilience.
The idea is to help migrants feel less isolated and try to prevent the most extreme outcomes, such as suicide.
"We have to help people the minute they arrive," explainsAimee Hilado, an assistant professor at UC's Crown School and chair of the coalition. "That's actually going to promote healing down the line."
Case manager Albert Ayala has led a charla in the ballroom of a downtown shelter. He recalls moments of joy, such as when a woman said she was searching for love — and hands shot up hoping to catch her attention.
Ayala says he's watched migrants who arrive scared and shy blossom after attending a charla.
"We try to tell them we're no different from you," says Ayala, who is Mexican American. "Your dream is possible."
Leaders in Philadelphia and San Jose have reached out asking how to replicate the effort, Hilado says.
Outside his shelter, Rubiano, the migrant from Colombia, says he hasn't attended one of these support groups. He says he tries to keep busy working on his English skills. And he recently found a full-time job in a supermarket.
He longs for his family, and for the chance to bring them here — once there is a stable life he can offer them.
WBEZ is part of the Mental Health Parity Collaborative, a group of newsrooms covering stories on mental health care access and inequities in the U.S. The Collaborative's partners include The Carter Center, the Center for Public Integrity and newsrooms in select states across the country.
WBEZ's Manuel Martinez contributed to this report.
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Heidi Klum's daughter Leni once found her 'sex closet' and proceeded to show her friends
Heidi Klum's daughter Leni discovered her "sex closet," sparking a mix of amusement and surprise among her young friends.
Heidi Klum relaxes topless on a sunny beach
Heidi Klum shared an amusing yet awkward story about her daughter, Leni.
The America’s Got Talent judge recounted an incident on the Spotify podcast Call Her Daddy when Leni, now 19, stumbled upon Heidi's "sex closet" as a youngster.
Leni hilariously mistook an item for a microphone, much to her fascination and her friends' amusement.
"I did when I was younger, and I thought it was the coolest thing ever. I was going through it with my friends. And I was like, 'Mom, what is this? A microphone?’" Leni shared. "I really had no idea what it was. My mom got so mad at me after, like, You can't go in my stuff.'"
Heidi, however, didn't share the same enthusiasm, getting quite upset about her daughter snooping around. Leni's innocent exploration and showing her friends added a humorous twist to the tale.
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"I was like showing it off to my friends like, 'Look at how cool this is. My mom has a whole cupboard, she has a whole drawer.' And I snuck them into my mom's room and opened the drawer, and we were all taking videos," Leni added.
At the 36th Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles, the ex-Victoria's Secret model expressed immense pride in Leni.
Leni is balancing her interior design studies in college with a budding modeling career. And her mom couldn't be happier for her.
Heidi beamed, "I'm very proud of my daughter and her modeling."
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Meanwhile, Heidi wasn't shy about sharing her romantic experiences, including the diverse range of men she's been with.
She explained: "Look at my past, I don't have a type. I've been with someone bald, really old, long hair, skinny," highlighting the wide variety in her partners' appearances and personalities.
What she really looks for is a deep connection and feeling appreciated in a relationship.
"Someone who makes you feel great and sees you also. And continues to see you," she emphasized.
Currently, Heidi's married to Tom Kaulitz, who is 16 years younger than her.
Heidi openly discussed her vibrant and energetic sex life, describing it as "endless, hot [and] wild," and mentioned that her sessions often last for hours.
She pointed out that usually, it's easier for women to keep up the pace than men.
"The men are usually the ones that can't go for that long. … Some can't do it," she shared.
Alongside praising her husband on the podcast, Heidi spilled some major intimate secrets, even revealing her favorite vibrator, which is "the wand."
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By Nell Geraets
Margot Robbie has publicly acknowledged her lack of a nomination for best actress at this year’s Oscars for the first time, praising the film for its significant cultural impact.
Robbie, 33, received a nod from the Academy for her producer role in the blockbuster hit Barbie, nominated for best picture in January. However, the actress did not make the list in the best actress category, which left many of her fans and co-stars dumbfounded.
Ryan Gosling, whose role as Ken landed him a best supporting actor nod, expressed his disappointment following the nominations. “There is no Ken without Barbie,” he said in a statement.
He also expressed dismay at the exclusion of Barbie’s director, Greta Gerwig, who missed out on the best director category, though she did receive a nod for best adapted screenplay.“To say that I’m disappointed that they are not nominated in their respective categories would be an understatement,” he said.
This sentiment was shared by his co-star America Ferrera and stars beyond the Barbie universe, including Oppenheimer’s Robert Downey Jr.
“Margot Robbie is not getting enough credit, in my opinion,” the actor, nominated for best supporting actor alongside Gosling, said in a recent SAG-AFTRA Foundation roundtable. “America [Ferrera] has this amazing speech. And, by the way, she nails it … But it’s the cuts away to Robbie so actively listening that I realise Greta is really on to something here.”
However, Robbie handled the apparent snub with grace while speaking at a panel this week.
“There’s no way to feel sad when you know you’re this blessed,” she said at a special SAG screening. “Obviously, I think Greta should be nominated as a director because what she did is a once-in-a-career, once-in-a-lifetime thing, what she pulled off, it really is. But it’s been an incredible year for all the films.”
Robbie said she was “beyond ecstatic” about the eight Oscar nominations Barbie received, noting that each nod indicates the film achieved what it set out to accomplish.
“We set out to do something that would shift culture, affect culture, just make some sort of impact,” she said. “And it’s already done that and some – way more than we ever dreamed it would. And that is truly the biggest reward that could come out of all of this.”
The film has so far grossed over $2 billion worldwide, making it the first billion-dollar film solely directed by a woman. It also became a cultural phenomenon, transforming cinemas into hot pink Barbie Dreamworlds upon its release in July.
“I just suspect it’s bigger than us. It’s bigger than this movie; it’s bigger than our industry,” Robbie said of the reaction to the film. “People’s reactions to the movie have been the biggest reward of this entire experience, whether it’s having a moment like that, or whether it’s listening in the bathrooms, or whether it’s seeing what people are writing online, or even just seeing how much pink I can see in this room right now.”
Those who were nominated for best actress include Emma Stone (Poor Things), Sandra Hüller (Anatomy of a Fall), Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon), Carey Mulligan (Maestro) and Annette Bening (Nyad).
The Oscars will take place on March 11.
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Two men charged with arson over burger store fire
Two men are facing arson charges over a burger shop fire in Melbourne which led to a violent clash between supporters of Israel and Palestine.
The Caulfield shop of the Burgertory chain was destroyed by fire on November 10.
At the time, the owner said it was linked to his involvement in a pro-Palestine rally and labelled it a hate crime but police now say although the fire was deliberately lit there's no evidence it was racially or politically motivated.
Hours after the owner made the claim, two groups of about 200 people clashed near a synagogue and the Burgertory store.
One man was pepper-sprayed by police and another reported receiving minor injuries after being hit by a rock.
Police arrested two men on Wednesday before charging a 25-year-old man with arson, robbery, car theft and other offences on Thursday.
The man also faces charges over the alleged arson of a tobacco store fire in Bendigo on Monday which resulted in more than $4 million worth of damage.
The tobacco store fire is not related to the ongoing battle over illicit tobacco that has seen more than 30 shops firebombed.
He will appear in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
Police have also charged a second 27-year-old St Albans man with arson and car theft.
He was released on bail pending his case at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Friday.
Victoria Police Inspector Scott Dwyer said the Caulfield incident was not a hate crime.
"It wasn't motivated by prejudice or politics," he said in a statement.
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The Oregon Ducks will head to Southern California to play the USC Trojans at the Galen Center. We're here to share our college basketball odds series, make an Oregon-USC prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch.
The Ducks lost 87-78 to the Arizona Wildcats at home last weekend. Ultimately, they trailed 45-38 at halftime and could not recover. Jermaine Couisnard led the way with 20 points but struggled to shoot, going 6 for 19 from the field. Meanwhile, N'Faly Dante had 19 points. But the rest of the starters struggled, combining for just 12 points. Ultimately, Kario Oquendo had 13 points off the bench. The Ducks shot 44.8 percent from the field, including 38.9 percent from the triples. Also, they shot 79.2 percent from the charity stripe. The Ducks lost the board battle 32-29. Also, it did not help that they committed 14 turnovers. The Ducks also blocked six shots.
The Trojans fell 65-50 to the UCLA Bruins at the Galen Center last weekend. Unfortunately, they trailed 37-26 at halftime and could not rally. The starters all struggled, with not one player hitting double figures in points. First, Boogie Ellis had eight points while shooting 3 for 10. Kobe Johnson added eight points while shooting 3 for 7. Additionally, Joshua Morgan added six points while shooting 3 for 11. Oziyah Sellers had 10 points while making all three of his shots. Overall, the Trojans shot just 35.4 percent from the field. They also hit 46.2 percent of their attempts from the triples (6 for 13). Somehow, they were awful at the charity stripe, making only 62.5 percent of their attempts (10 for 16). They lost the board battle 36-25. Also, they committed seven turnovers.
Oregon leads the head-to-head series 36-22 and has won two games in a row. Moreover, they defeated the Trojans 82-74 on December 29, 2023. The Ducks are also 15-9 at the Galen Center.
Here are the college basketball odds, courtesy of FanDuel.
College Basketball Odds: Oregon-USC Odds
Oregon: -2.5 (-102)
Moneyline: -130
USC: +1.5 (-120)
Moneyline: +108
Over: 149.5 (-115)
Under: 149.5 (-105)
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Why Oregon Will Cover The Spread/Win
Oregon comes into this game with a 12-8-1 mark against the spread. Moreover, they are 3-2 against the spread on the road. The Ducks are also 5-4 against the spread against the conference.
Couisnard is their best player. Currently, he averages 14.9 points per game. Couisnard also is shooting 44.2 percent from the field, including 38.6 percent from the triples. Thus, the Ducks hope he can shoot the ball efficiently. Dante has been good. So far, he has averaged 14.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game. Dante has also shot 60 percent from the field. Meanwhile, Shelstad has been good, averaging 12.4 points per game. Shelstad is also shooting 47.5 percent from the field, including 39.4 percent from the triples. Ultimately, his shooting woes have hurt the team.
Nate Bittle is averaging 10 points per game. However, he only managed four points in his last game and will need to do more to help the Ducks. Oquendo is averaging 9.7 points per game. Additionally, he has been their best shooter, hitting 52.9 percent from the field, including 43.9 percent from the triples.
Oregon will cover the spread if they can square up and hit their shots. Then, they need to defend the perimeter and play solid defense.
Why USC Will Cover The Spread/Win
The Trojans come into this game with a 9-11-1 mark against the spread. Likewise, they are 4-5 against the spread at the Galen Center. The Trojans are also 4-5 against the spread against their conference.
Ellis leads the pack, averaging 18.7 points per game. Furthermore, he has shot the ball well, hitting 45.4 percent from the field, including 45.3 percent from beyond the arc. But the Trojans have struggled since Isaiah Collier suffered a hand injury a couple weeks ago. Unfortunately, he is still not available. They will need guys like Johnson to pick up the slack. While he has averaged 11.4 points, he is also shooting just 37.9 percent from the field.
The Trojans also have two legacy kids on their team they would like to see more from. First, DJ Rodman, the son of legendary rebounder Dennis Rodman, needs to step up. At the moment, he is averaging 7.2 points per game. But he has struggled over the last two games. First, Rodman scored eight points while going 3 for 9 against Arizona State before managing just four points on 3 for 9 shooting against the Bruins.
Bronny James, son of current Los Angeles Lakers star Lebron James, is averaging just 5.6 points per game while shooting only 36.4 percent from the field. While he is not the first or second player the Trojans rely on, he needs to play better after scoring two points and missing all three of his shot attempts against the Bruins.
USC will cover the spread if they can find some consistent shooting. Then, they need to stop Oregon from dominating them on the other end.
Final Oregon-USC Prediction & Pick
USC has lost by 15 points in each of the past three games. Sadly, they look lost and disoriented. While Oregon lost to Arizona, they previously played well in their other two games. The Ducks may even beat the Trojans by more on the road than they did at home. Expect Oregon to cover.
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Final Oregon-USC Prediction & Pick: Oregon -2.5 (-102)
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Senate Republicans demanded that President Biden's national security funding package for Ukraine be tied to policy changes to address the crisis at the southwest border. But now that negotiators say they are ready to release details of a bipartisan plan to reduce the surge of migrants at the border, Republican divisions could scuttle the plan.
Months of negotiations between the Republicans, Democrats and the Biden administration officials are now threatened by politics. Former President Trump, the GOP's likely 2024 presidential nominee, has been publicly slamming the deal and urging lawmakers to oppose it.
Negotiators started the week promising to release a bill in the coming days. But by Wednesday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to signal he's ready to move on, and focus on getting money to two key U.S. allies at war.
"It's time for us to move something, hopefully including the border agreement, but we need to get help to Israel and Ukraine, quickly," McConnell, R-Ky., told reporters.
McConnell has consistently argued that divided government is the moment to extract demands on border policy from Democrats.
Pressed about what voters would think of GOP lawmakers who sink a bill because Trump directed them to, McConnell sidestepped the question. "I still favor trying to make law when you can" and said what the bipartisan group is working on is better than current immigration law, adding, "you're asking me, a question I can't answer right now, which is the fate of it."
Senators already know key details
The top Democratic negotiator working on a border plan, Chris Murphy, D-Conn., has signaled for days that the deal is basically done, but getting sign off from the GOP to move ahead is the hold up.
"We have a bipartisan agreement to help address the crisis at the border. Republicans have been desperate for that. Why would they walk away from it?"
Senate Republicans huddled at their weekly lunch on Wednesday to discuss next steps, but the consensus coming out of the meeting was that lawmakers want to see the details.
But after weeks of negotiations, the key provisions have already been explained to lawmakers from both parties.
The bill includes several tools to address the border, including: giving the president the ability to shutdown the border if the numbers of migrants attempting to enter the U.S. climbs above a certain threshold, adjusting the rules for who qualifies for asylum and allowing migrants authorization to work while awaiting adjudication of their asylum claim.
Extended negotiations opened space for critics
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said the effort is "an uphill climb" because as the talks have continued, some members have impressions about what the proposal will do and "there are certain people who will never change their mind."
Tillis has said a border plan needs to get the majority of Senate Republicans in order to move ahead. But Trump injecting himself into the process has caused many lawmakers to refrain from backing the framework, making it tougher to meet that test.
Oklahoma GOP Sen. Jim Lankford is crafting the plan along with Murphy and Independent Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. Lankford spent time on Sunday talk shows swatting down leaks about the plan that conservative media outlets are painting as a green light for 5,000 additional migrants a day.
Texas Republican Sen, John Cornyn, who was an early advocate of linking money for Ukraine to changes to the Biden administration's policies, said people need time to see an official piece of legislation.
"People are talking about what they think is in it, and what they've heard is in it, what's not in it,' Cornyn told reporters. "I think the first thing we need to do is see where the conference is based on the text rather than just based on rumors and hearsay."
Tillis called Wednesday's meeting "a good discussion." But added, "I would ask those same members who are calling for time to read it, but not judge something they haven't read."
Others who came out against the bill already are already dismissing the proposals.
"I think this is a bad bill," Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tx., told reporters. "And the simplest reason is it doesn't solve the problem."
Cruz blamed Senate Democrats for crafting a bill that "allows Joe Biden to continue the open borders," despite the months of bipartisan negotiations that have taken place. President Biden endorsed the proposal and said last week if Congress passes it he would immediately shutdown the border.
Some optimisim remains
Murphy remained optimistic on Wednesday that the deal would survive and come to the floor for a vote, possibly as soon as this week.
He said a "sizable, important group of Republican senators" are making a good faith effort to get something done on the border, and suggested that others are making disingenuous arguments about needing to see the full text.
"This is not a detailed study of the issue. This is a question as to whether they are going to put Trump before solving the problem," Murphy said.
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Lili Reinhart opens up about on 'major depressive episode' that led to alopecia diagnosis
Lili Reinhart has revealed she was diagnosed with alopecia following a "major depressive episode" as she documented red light therapy to treat her hair loss.
Lili Reinhart reveals she's been diagnosed with alopecia
Lili Reinhart vared all in a candid video with fans as she shared that she has been diagnosed with alopecia.
The Riverdale star, 27, shared a clip of herself undergoing red light therapy as she revealed her diagnosis with fans on TikTok on Monday.
Lili has been diagnosed with a disease that causes the immune system to attack hair follicles and causes hair loss.
While hair can be lost from any part of the body, alopecia areata usually affects the head and face.
"Was just diagnosed with alopecia in the midst of a major depressive episode." Lili penned over the top of the video.
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As Lili sat beneath the light, she lip-synced along to audio of a man saying: "I'm pushed beyond limits of what a person should be pushed to endure."
She captioned the upsetting clip: "Red light therapy is my new best friend," along with hashtags for "alopecia" and "mental health".
Fans were quick to send their support to the Hollywood star, with one user penning: "Thank you for using your platform to bring awareness to this. I have alopecia and my health and depression make it worse. sending love."
A second fan @zoëbug shared: "I have alopecia areata! The beginning is tough, but you got this."
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As user @LaurenJ wrote: "I love you. I got diagnosed with alopecia in 2019 and lost 80% of my hair. It all grew back my love. Have hope!"
And @BrianneWithanE gushed: "Your doing wonderfully keep it up."
Red light therapy is a known treatment option that can promote hair growth and density, according to Prevention.
Aside from her physical health, the Charlie's Angels actress has been open about her "exhausting battle" with depression, revealing her panic attacks began at the age of 13.
In an interview with Nylon, the actress admitted to feeling "like a prisoner" when her mental health deteriorated, which happened whilst shooting season five of Riverdale.
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Kourtney Kardashian to welcome new baby using surrogacy after ‘difficult’ pregnancy
Kourtney Kardashian hopes to welcome another child with Travis Barker after giving birth to their first baby together in November 2023.
Kourtney Kardashian and stepson Landon show off secret handshake
Kourtney Kardashian and her husband Travis Barker are said to be considering surrogacy for their second child together.
The couple could welcome a newborn next year after the recent arrival of their son Rocky Thirteen Barker.
According to insiders, the reality stars hope to use the surrogacy arrangement following Kourtney's ‘difficult’ pregnancy which resulted in a terrifying health scare.
Just two months before Rocky’s birth the Poosh founder was rushed to hospital for urgent fetal surgery to save their unborn son's life.
At the time, the businesswoman who shares Mason, 13, Penelope, 12, and 10-year-old Reign with her ex Scott Disick admitted she wasn't “prepared for the fear” she felt, after having “really easy pregnancies in the past.”
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A source via the Daily Mail claimed: “Kourt had a difficult pregnancy with Rocky. She and Travis are beyond blessed that it worked out the way it did.
“It was touch and go for a moment, but everyone is healthy and happy, and it has made them want even more children together.
“This pregnancy challenged their love for each other in such a way that it is even better than it was – it makes people vomit with all the lovey-dovey high school related PDA they share.”
The insider continued: “Since Rocky is so young and they are enjoying him, next year would be the soonest time to start thinking about more kids.
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“They have talked about trying for another child, but this time around they would likely go through a surrogate.
“It is a consistent conversation between them that hasn't changed to a ‘no.’”
If Kourtney and Travis decide to use surrogacy, they will follow in the footsteps of her younger Kardashian sisters who also went that route.
After her pregnancy with North West,10, and Saint, eight, Kim Kardashian opted for a host to welcome her other two children Chicago, five, and Psalm, four.
Khloe Kardashian also did the same for her son Tatum, one.
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A family-run milk bar in Melbourne’s north has been converted by the next generation into a cafe that’s big on heritage. And it’s proving a hit with visitors from near and far.
Old milk bars repurposed as cafes aren’t uncommon in Melbourne (see Tyler’s in Preston and Matilda in the eastern suburbs). But it’s rare to find one run by the same family that once sold newspapers and bags of lollies there. Emil’s in Pascoe Vale South is the exception.
Brothers John and George El-Khoury have renovated the northern suburbs milk bar their parents ran for 34 years and the adjoining house where they grew up, transforming them into a cafe for 100 people that’s a vintage-lover’s dream.
Original leadlight windows, ceilings, picture rails and flooring have been united with new timber cabinetry, banquettes and a blue-and-white exterior that evokes the building’s history.
“Now people are dining in our old lounge room and our old bedrooms,” says George.
And not just anyone, either. Best-selling cookbook author and Good Food columnist Nagi Maehashi (aka RecipeTin Eats) visited on the weekend and was impressed enough to tell her 1.3 million Instagram followers all about it.
The menu is full of nods to the past, with an emphasis on Lebanese dishes that were common on the El-Khoury table decades ago.
Lamb kofta tacos are a spin on a DIY dinner that the children’s mother, Houda, often made, arranging homemade muhammara (capsicum-walnut dip), yoghurt, pickles and salad on the table for people to assemble their own. That’s how it comes at Emil’s, too.
Houda El-Khoury is still in the kitchen every day, making items such as knafeh (a sweet filo pastry and cheese dish) and sauces including toum. Her fattoush salad and falafel wraps are among a full cabinet of choices that change each day.
“Every meal in our cafe has an aspect of our background pretty much,” says John. “Even the eggs on toast.”
Those come scattered with dukkah and zaatar, while labne is folded through the smashed avocado for extra richness. Breakfast, which runs all day, also features Turkish eggs made with the spicy sausage sujuk, and a decadent eggs Benedict served with slow-cooked beef rib.
At lunchtime, you can also get poached salmon on spiced pilaf, grilled spatchcock with toum and burgers.
The name of the cafe is another family tribute: it’s that of George and John’s father.
John and George say they have some customers coming to the cafe who recognise them from their after-school shifts in the milk bar, where they started helping out from the age of eight.
“It’s great to be back where it all started,” George says.
Plans are underway to add a night menu from Thursday to Saturday.
Open Mon-Sat 7am-4pm, Sun 8am-4pm.
347 Reynard Street, Pascoe Vale South, emils.com.au
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Top tech CEOs were being grilled in Washington by lawmakers, who said the companies have failed to protect children from being subjected to sexual abuse and exploitation on their websites.
The executives include Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, X's Linda Yaccarino and TikTok's Shou Zi Chew, among others.
The social media apps have "given predators powerful new tools to exploit children," said Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., at the kickoff of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday. He noted that the powerful apps "have changed the way we live, work and play."
The hearing is one of several over the past year as pressure builds for federal regulators to do more to hold tech companies accountable for children's safety online. Lawmakers have spoken out, have written letters to the CEOs and are pushing five separate bills that cover social media and child safety.
States have also targeted the social media companies. Last year, 13 states passed laws to protect kids on social media, and more states are expected to do the same.
"You have blood on your hands," Sen. Lindsey Graham tells Zuckerberg
Of the companies testifying on Wednesday, Meta has especially come under fire for allegedly creating a toxic environment for children. In October, a group of more than 40 states sued the company for allegedly designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive.
Separately, New Mexico's attorney general filed another suit against Meta, alleging it fails to remove child sexual abuse material from its platforms and also makes it easy for adults to solicit minors.
That lawsuit came after a Facebook whistleblower, Arturo Bejar, testified before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee in November. Based on data he collected while working at Facebook, he said he found that 24% of teens had received unwanted sexual advances. And when harmful posts are reported, he said, only 2% are taken down.
During Wednesday's hearing, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., laid into Zuckerberg.
"Mr. Zuckerberg," Graham began, "you have blood on your hands. You have a product that's killing people."
The packed audience, which included parents, survivors and child advocates, erupted in applause.
Zuckerberg has testified several times before members of the Senate, and he voluntarily agreed to speak again on Wednesday. In his opening statement, he said, "Keeping young people safe online has been a challenge since the internet began."
"No matter how much we invest or how effective our tools are, there's always more to learn and more improvements to make," Zuckerberg added.
Internal emails show Zuckerberg declined to hire staff to protect children online
In the lead-up to Wednesday's hearing, Meta rolled out new tools geared toward protecting kids online. Those include barring children under age 18 from seeing posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders. The company says it has around 40,000 people working on safety and security issues.
But just hours before the hearing began, lawmakers released 90 pages of internal emails that showed Meta has refused to fully commit to improving child safety on its platforms. At one point in 2021, the emails show, Zuckerberg declined a proposal to hire 45 new staff members dedicated to children's well-being.
The emails show top executives at Meta discussing budget and head count, as well as the fact that if they didn't address the issue they'd face increased regulatory risk and external criticism.
"This work & narrative has of course become a more critical focal point for policymakers, regulators et al in recent weeks — this is not likely to diminish going forward," Nick Clegg, Meta's president of global affairs wrote in a 2021 email to Zuckerberg.
The internal emails were produced in response to a letter that Senators Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., sent to Meta in November.
Five federal bills introduced
Of the other executives to testify, TikTok's Chew has also appeared before Congresslast year, but this is the first time lawmakers have grilled X's Yaccarino and the two other CEOs: Snap's Evan Spiegel and Discord's Jason Citron. Chew volunteered to speak on Wednesday, but Yaccarino, Spiegel and Citron agreed only after being subpoenaed.
Snap has come out as the sole social media company to throw its support behind the Kids Online Safety Act, which is one of the bills that lawmakers are hoping to bring to the Senate floor this year. If passed, it would hold tech companies accountable for feeding teens toxic content.
"Many of the largest and most successful internet companies today were born here in the United States of America, and we must lead not only in technical innovation but also in smart regulation," Snap's Spiegel said in his opening remarks on Wednesday.
Throughout the hearing, several of the senators tried to get the tech CEOs to agree to back legislation. All of the executives said more had to be done and they agree with regulation, but besides Spiegel, none said they'd fully back one of the bills.
At one point Senator Chris Coons, D-Del., tried to get the CEOs to support legislation he and several other senators introduced, the Platform Accountability and Transparency Act.
"Is there any one of you willing to say now that you support this bill?" Coons asked the CEOs.
After the question didn't elicit a response, he followed up with: "Mr. Chairman, let the record reflect a yawning silence from the leaders of the social media platforms."
Child safety groups and parents joined lawmakers for several press conferences on Wednesday. They echoed the senators' demands that more has to be done to protect kids online.
"Parents used to worry about where their kids were at 10 p.m.," said Imran Ahmed, CEO and founder of the nonprofit Center for Countering Digital Hate. "These days, they may be physically present, but we don't know who they're spending time with online and what they're being exposed to every day."
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Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to 'Rust' killing
US actor Alec Baldwin has repeatedly denied responsibility for the 2021 shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his movie 'Rust'
Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter charges over the death of a young woman who was fatally shot on the set of a budget Western, US court documents showed Wednesday.
Baldwin, a producer and star of the film, was charged last month for his role in the 2021 death of Halyna Hutchins during the filming of period piece "Rust" in New Mexico.
He was holding a Colt .45 when it discharged, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza.
Baldwin has repeatedly denied responsibility, insisting he did not pull the trigger on the gun, which should not have been loaded with a live round.
The incident sent shockwaves through Hollywood, and led to calls for a tightening of the rules around the use of firearms on movie sets.
But it also led to accusations of sloppy management, with some in the industry saying regulations were already tight, and that they had simply not been properly followed during the making of "Rust."
Baldwin's lawyers Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro have filed a request for a quick trial in order to "minimize public vilification and suspicion and to avoid the hazards of proving his innocence that often arise after a lengthy delay in prosecution.
Baldwin had been due to appear virtually in the New Mexico court on Thursday for an arraignment, but his lawyers submitted a waiver that also contained his plea of not guilty.
Initial manslaughter charges against 65-year-old Baldwin were dropped in April last year, due to what prosecutors called "new facts" that demanded "further investigation and forensic analysis."
That led to the empaneling of a grand jury, which ultimately handed down the indictment he is now facing -- and could see him jailed for up to 18 months, if convicted.
Baldwin faces two alternative counts of involuntary manslaughter -- one involving "negligent use of a firearm" and one of acting "without due caution or circumspection."
It will be up to the jury to decide whether to convict him on one or the other, or neither (but not both).
The charges relate to the action, not to the oversight of the movie, meaning he is being held culpable as an actor, not in his capacity as producer.
Actors' union SAG-AFTRA criticized the charges, which it said were based on "an incorrect assessment of the actual duties of an actor."
"An actor's job is not to be a firearms or weapons expert," the union said. "Firearms are provided for use on set under the guidance of multiple expert professionals directly responsible for the safe and accurate operation of that firearm."
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the film's armorer -- the person responsible for supplying and maintaining weapons -- is set to go on trial later in the month on charges of involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence.
'Rust' was being filmed at the Bonanza Creek Ranch in New Mexico
Dave Halls, the film's safety coordinator and assistant director who handed Baldwin the loaded gun, agreed to a plea deal with prosecutors and was sentenced to six months' probation.
Filming of "Rust" was halted by the tragedy, but resumed last year.
The cinematographer's widower, Matthew Hutchins, who has already settled a wrongful death suit with "Rust" producers, served as an executive producer on the project.
Director Souza also returned, saying at the time that completing the movie would be "bittersweet" but that the cast and crew "are committed to completing what Halyna and I started."
Baldwin remains free on bail.
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Why auto and homeowners insurance are going up in Massachusetts, and how you can save
BOSTON - What in the world is happening to insurance costs? As bills roll in, consumers are noticing their homeowners insurance and auto insurance costs are increasing - a lot.
With Jake and Flo, Emu and the Gecko, the ads may be fun; but the bills won't make you laugh.
Finding someone upset about a pricey policy is easy. Tom Cappadona of Attleboro has seen a hefty hike in his homeowners insurance.
Huge premium hikes
"Last year was $1,500. This year it's $2,072. If it was $100, I wouldn't be talking to you. But $500? That's substantial."
It's a 25 percent hike, even though Tom says he hasn't filed a claim in years. Tom laughed as he displayed an email he got from the insurance company that jacked up his bill. "I got this email saying, 'Impressive Thomas! No claims. Thank you for being committed to safety'."
What's driving insurance price increases?
So what's driving the price spike for auto insurance and homeowners insurance?
For cars, new technology means safer cars. Sensors in the bumper. Sensors in the windshield. Sensors everywhere. It also means more complicated repairs.
The average new car costs $48,000 and the average cost of fixing a banged-up car has soared 36% in five years. For the first time ever, that price tag is close to $5,000.
Bigger insurance payouts mean bigger premiums
David Gagin, an agent at Fitts Insurance in Southboro says big payouts mean bigger premiums. Much bigger. "This by far the biggest increase I've seen in 30 years," he said.
For many people, these prices are just budget busters. Car insurance was up 20% in December compared to the December of 2022. Same thing for homeowners insurance and four years ago, the average cost to insure a home was $1,100 and now it's $1,700.
For homeowners like Cappadona answers haven't been easy to come by. "So I called up my insurance agent and I asked why. Originally, I got the 'well, everything has gone up.' Yeah I understand everything has gone up, but I haven't had a claim," he said.
Blame the weather
Tom hasn't filed a claim, but many people across the country have thanks to the weather. When homes are damaged or destroyed anywhere in the country it affects you. Every hurricane, wildfire, flood, or blizzard brings astronomical costs to insurance companies. When they pay more, you pay more and maybe you've noticed there have been a lot of catastrophes.
NOAA just published its 2023 disaster report. There were a record 28 weather disasters that individually caused at least $1 billion in damage. In total, those weather events had a record-breaking price tag of about $93 billion. Also, just like cars, homes are more expensive to fix now.
"Ten years ago, if a tree falls on your deck it might be $25,000. Now it's $40,000 and it takes longer because you can't find anyone to do the job," said Gagin, who has some tips for getting a better policy rate.
How to save money on insurance
Always shop around for better insurance rates. Gagin says his insurance agency can check in with seven different insurance companies to try to save you money.
The differences in prices can be substantial. "For a $500,000 house you might see a $1,000 difference," Gagin said.
Also, bundle your car and home for a discount and maintain your home. For instance, if you have a rotting tree on your property, take care of it before it comes down on your roof. Avoid potential claims in any way you can.
A couple of more tips: raise your deductible and sign up for automatic payments. It all helps but shopping around is most important. It's what Tom Cappadona did.
"Go to your insurance agent. Ask what they can do. Search other rates. Search other companies," he said. "It really is pretty easy."
If you have a question you'd like us to look into, please email questioneverything@cbsboston.com.
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In testimony, an employee of the agency says that general director Luiz Fernando Corrêa had called agents “bandalhas”
The general director of Abin (Brazilian Intelligence Agency), Luiz Fernando Corrêa, called on Thursday (January 25, 2024) an emergency meeting with his leadership to discuss the operation of the Federal Police (Federal Police) investigating an alleged illegal espionage scheme at the agency.
On Friday (January 26), the PF summoned 3 management employees who participated in that meeting, according to the Power360. The investigators' objective is to identify the content of the meeting.
In a statement to the corporation, Abin employees reported that Corrêa demonstrated dissatisfaction with the participation of Abin's internal affairs department and the CGU (General Comptroller of the Union) in the operation. He would have called the agents “bandalho”.
The PF collected all the files produced by the CIN (National Intelligence Center) from 2019 to 2021, a time when it was headed by the current federal deputy Alexandre Ramagem (PL-RJ), which was also the target of the operation. O Power360 found that the congressman did not testify.
In a report sent to the minister of the STF (Supreme Federal Court) Alexandre de Moraes, who authorized the action, the PF has already reported having found evidence of “possible collusion” between members of Abin's current management and those investigated by monitoring authorities.
O Power360 contacted Abin's press office this Saturday (27 January) to obtain the agency's position and more information about the meeting called by Corrêa. However, there was no response until the publication of this report. The space remains open.
CLOSE SURVEILLANCE OPERATION
On Thursday (Jan. 25), the PF carried out search and seizure warrants against suspects of being part of an illegal espionage scheme carried out by Abin from 2019 to 2021.
One of the targets of the operation authorized by Moraes, Ramagem is investigated by, according to the PF, “instrumentalize” the agency for political purposes.
Among the activities investigated is the irregular use of Abin's GPS systems to track authorities and citizens without judicial authorization.
The suspicion is that Abin has tracked hundreds of cell phones of those who attended the STF, such as court officials, lawyers, police officers, journalists and ministers themselves for months. The investigation reportedly identified 33,000 phone location hits.
The PF is also investigating whether Abin, under Ramagem, supplied the former president's children Jair Bolsonaro (PL) with confidential information. Ramagem denies that he favored the clan or authorized the misuse of the agency's tools.
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The View hosts slam 'lonely' men who are 'outraged' over Taylor Swift's NFL screen time
The View hosts have had enough of the Taylor Swift hate, especially the outrage coming from football fans about her screen time.
Whoopi Goldberg from the popular TV show, The View, started off a heated chat about men who are criticizing pop superstar Taylor Swift for cheering on her boyfriend Travis Kelce at NFL games.
She stated: "There are many things to be upset in our country about right now, many, many things. You see what's going on.
"You know how you feel about it, but the outrage over Taylor Swift in the stands at NFL games cheering on her boyfriend Travis Kelce keeps getting louder."
The co-hosts all agreed that these disgruntled men have an ingrained lack of respect for women and may be feeling pretty lonely.
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Sunny Hostin, another co-host, also dismissed the complaints saying: "Taylor Swift, on average, the camera is on her 25 seconds. A football game is really long and you're out in the cold for a long time.
"If they show her for 25 seconds enjoying and supporting her boyfriend, I don't see what's wrong with that ... Men are missing socializing with other men, like they're lonely."
Alyssa Farah Griffin, another speaker on the show, took it a step further stating some of these guys might just be incels, or involuntarily celibate blokes.
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Sara Haines shared her view that football has a "no girls allowed" vibe.
She said: "Here comes Taylor. She has more money therefore more power, more famous."
Some of the women, including Joy Behar, felt for the upset men, suggesting that women's progress might unsettle some men and shake up their future plans.
However, Whoopi didn't agree and quickly ended that chat, highlighting that "women have had to deal with this all of our lives." She urged men to address the issues within their own community instead of leaving it to women.
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Nuggets center Nikola Jokic ruled out for game at Oklahoma City due to lower back pain
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Denver Nuggets have ruled out two-time NBA MVP center Nikola Jokic for their game at Oklahoma City on Wednesday night due to lower back pain.
It will be the second game Jokic has missed this season. He also was sidelined on Nov. 27 with a lower back ailment in a contest the Nuggets won over the Clippers in Los Angeles.
Jokic is coming off a game against Milwaukee in which he recorded his 119th career regular season triple-double. He finished with 25 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists.
The 7-footer from Serbia ranks 13th in points per game (26.3) this season, along with third in rebounds (12.1) and fourth in assists (9.0).
Denver is 1-2 against the Thunder this season, with the win coming on the road. This marks the final meeting of the regular season between the Northwest Division rivals.
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Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard, left, drives to the basket as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives to the basket between Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and guard Jamal Murray (27) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez, right, drives to the basket past Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) pleads for a call with referees in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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An Ohio teacher has pleaded guilty to sexual contact with a 14-year-old student.
FOX 8 reports that Benjamin Rutan, 42, pleaded guilty to two counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. Rutan works at a middle school in Franklin County. He was accused of a total of six charges, mostly relating to sexual abuse against the teen, back in 2013.
Rutan was the girl’s language arts teacher, track and basketball coach at Norton Middle School. The abuse is alleged to have occurred on school grounds and other locations until she was 19.
From FOX 8:
Police said the victim first contacted authorities on Nov. 17, 2021, and was given a recording device on Dec. 2, 2021, with which she allegedly caught Rutan admitting the sexual contact several times during a conversation.
Rutan, who was arrested on Dec. 8, 2021, was issued a $50,000 bond, and initially charged with two counts of sexual battery and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. He was placed on administrative leave the same day.
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The victim, Madison Sparks, went public on Monday. She’s now 24.
Rutan is expected to be sentenced in April.
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Designed in close collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) and Cranfield University, the Lunar Habitat Master Plan —was unveiled at the ESA’s Space Research and Technology Centre in the Netherlands as part of its annual Space for Inspiration event — is the next step in the creation of the first permanent human settlement on the moon.
Working with anthropologists, psychologists, roboticists and astronauts, our concept for the Lunar Habitat Master Plan considers not just the essential elements that make a habitat liveable, but how we can create a prosperous permanent community for almost 150 people in reduced gravity.
In a radically different approach to the monolithic shell structures previously proposed for lunar settlement, our design uses 3D-printed modular components that act as a protective outer layer. The hexapod-shaped components are assembled like building blocks, interlocking to shield the habitat from the lethal levels of radiation on the moon.
The components can be regenerated using materials sourced directly from the moon — such as lunar soil — and then 3D-printed on site at the habitat, providing the means for sustainable construction growth.
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Outlander fans see exclusive look at final season with exciting behind-the-scenes jobs
Outlander fans have the chance to work on bringing the final ever season to life with filming scheduled to begin in Scotland this year.
Outlander’s Catriona Balfe discusses parenting during filming
Outlander is hiring creatives to work behind-the-scenes of the Scottish drama as it shoots the eighth and last series.
Screen Scotland is promoting the Outlander Training Programme which is in search of up to 20 trainees to help support the Starz drama that’s being filmed in Scotland in 2024.
From costumes and locations, to props, make-up and special effects, a number of paid roles for working on season eight are going to soon be available at the production base in Cumbernauld.
The job advert states trainees will be learning from some of the “finest technicians and creatives” in the industry and paid between £558.80 and £635 per week, depending on the role.
Successful applicants are going to have a fixed-term placement on the show and have real-life experience of life behind the cameras.
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While no formal qualifications are required, applicants need to be a resident of Scotland, over 18 years old and have a basic understanding of the film and TV industry.
Candidates are to have no more than six months paid experience within the department they are applying to and a full clean UK driving license is preferable and essential in some roles.
The Outlander Training Programme, which is supported by Screen Scotland and ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills fund, has run across seven seasons of the time travel series and trained 170 people.
It was originally set up to give opportunities for new entrants to work on the largest long-running production in Scotland in recent years.
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The deadline for applications is Monday, February 5, at 9pm, with interviews due to take place on the week commencing February 19.
Trainees are then expected to start working on the show from Monday, March 11.
Scenes were shot in Falkland Village in 2013 for season one and again in 2016 for the second series.
Some of the other locations used have been Kinloch Rannoch, Doune Castle, Culross and Hopetoun House.
This trainee programme begins as filming on the Outlander prequel drama Blood of My Blood is getting ready to set up in Glasgow.
Sadly, this will be the beginning of the end for Outlander as season eight has already been confirmed as the period drama’s final season.
But there is still more to look forward to with half of season seven yet to make its debut.
A start date hasn’t been announced, although series seven part two is expected to premiere sometime in early 2024 so there shouldn’t be too much longer to wait.
Outlander is available to watch on Starz.
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Juuse Saros Would Cost A Team Up To Four Assets To Get Him
Dave Pagnotta of the Fourth Period was on Sirius XM NHL Network Radio Power Play Segment with Steve Kouleas and Martin Biron and when asked about what type of package the Nashville Predators could get for Juuse Saros, he stated they could get up to four assets in return.
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Martin Biron: “Okay, so I will ask you then because if Juuse Saros was ever on the move, it’s for a massive package. It would be for picks and players and top-end prospects. What is that? Four Pieces? It is three very A Plus pieces. Like it’s got to be a huge package.”
Dave Pagnotta: “It would be. Yeah, Marty, without question. I mean, this is this is blockbuster territory if it gets to that point. I know a couple of years back, the talk was with respect to Los Angeles; the talk was two first-round picks. A top prospect who was a first-round pick and then a fourth asset. So I would imagine it’s in and around that same.
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That same asking price if it gets to that point. You’re looking at, as you said, three A plus assets plus another piece that would be part of it. Unless it’s, you know, a Star for Star, a superstar for superstar type of exchange, and you’re dealing with a couple of other pieces here and there to even things out, which is more, that type of move more likely served in the summer, just that’s what we’ve typically seen.
So I would love to see that type of a move and that type of blockbuster happen in season. That’d be great for all of us to talk about and the fans would lose it. That’d be awesome. But certainly, these types of moves are complicated, but Barry Trotz has come out and said they want to keep them, but they haven’t told teams that, no, don’t call, we’re not going to listen. They are listening. If someone overpays or has a significant package to present, they’ll take a look at it.”
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According to The Athletic’s Diante Lee (subscription), the Indianapolis Colts are projected to select Washington wideout Rome Odunze with the 15th overall pick in their most recent 2024 NFL Mock Draft:
15. Indianapolis Colts: Rome Odunze, WR, Washington
This is an easy pick. Indianapolis can be just as dangerous on offense as Houston if Anthony Richardson is healthy and on the same track as he was to start the ’23 season.
Odunze was an explosive-play machine, ranking top five in total EPA among receivers. He only spent 16 percent of his snaps in the slot, but he can carve out a bigger role as someone you can move around. (He averaged 18 yards per catch aligned inside.) Having a receiver with Odunze’s potential versatility would open up creative ways to use Michael Pittman Jr. as an RPO and underneath threat.
The 6’3,” 215 pound junior wideout caught 92 receptions for 1,640 receiving yards (17.8 ypr. avg.) and 13 touchdown receptions during 15 starts this past season—en route to earning consensus All-American and All-Pac 12 honors (the latter for a consecutive season).
Catching passes from prized quarterback prospect Michael Penix Jr., the prolific collegiate pairing was one of the big reasons why Washington made it to the College Football Playoff National Championship this past month, finishing as runner-up to Michigan.
Even if the Colts re-sign Michael Pittman Jr., which is widely expected, the offense could still withstand to add more explosive playmakers to their offensive core. While Odunze hasn’t supplanted Marvin Harrison Jr. as the consensus best wide receiver prospect in this year’s draft class, he’s one of the top players to come out this year at his position and could provide another big-time weapon for Anthony Richardson.
While Pittman Jr. is more Tee Higgins, Odunze could ideally be the Colts’ Ja’Marr Chase as a pro comparison mold in time:
Working my way through the WR's in this draft class and it's LOADED! Personal favorite- Washington's Rome Odunze. Big, physical, easy mover, crisp route runner, big strike zone, tracks naturally, attacks ball, tackle breaker...I could go on. STUD
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) December 27, 2023
The catch radius of #Washington WR Rome Odunze stands out every week. Was on full display vs. Michigan St. Very strong hands.
— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) September 18, 2023
This translates. pic.twitter.com/F6KjJt3e0i
Rome Odunze is my dude. Just an absolute stud.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) November 26, 2023
Rome Odunze is so, so good at finishing catches through contact. Athletic body strength + unwavering focus!
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) January 2, 2024
One of many reasons he will be a top-15 draft pick.
Rome Odunze legit does this weekly. So impressive
— PFF College (@PFF_College) November 25, 2023
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Makeover for the modern Lusben
Following the refit of the iconic Maltese Falcon, we look at the resurgent Italian refit yard that had, until recently, lain dormant…
The Italian yachting world is accustomed to the big names whose innovative boats have shaped the history of ‘Made in Italy’. This is also the realm of Lusben, a specialist in refitting luxury yachts, which has been operating in this niche market for more than 60 years, earning the trust of customers from around the world.
Several new developments are now on the company’s horizon, including an expansion of the corporate organisational structure based on a precise definition of a new three-year investment plan.
The strategy implemented by the company (part of the Azimut|Benetti Group) aimed to upgrade its infrastructure and services to meet the growing demand for refit facilities to service an expanding fleet. It was evident from the beginning that Lusben’s work couldn’t be scaled down to mere maintenance because, with its engineers, designers and highly qualified specialists – both in-house and in the region – the ultimate purpose of its refit processes was nothing less than the rebirth of customers’ yachts.
Lusben was founded in 1956 under the name Lusben Craft, partially an acronym of the founders’ names, Luschi and Benelli. The company established itself on the international yachting scene as a preferred provider of high-end refit projects and, in 2000, it was acquired by the Azimut|Benetti Group before changing its name to Lusben in 2004.
Lusben places efficiency, speed and customer satisfaction at the forefront of its values. In line with this philosophy, it has organised its operations in three of the main Italian yachting regions: Tuscany, Liguria and Marche.
“A lot of companies are becoming more and more interested in the world of refitting, which makes it crucial for us to start occupying those market segments that Lusben has so far timidly explored.”
The Viareggio facility in northern Tuscany specialises in refitting boats up to 54 metres and with a maximum displacement of 600 tonnes. Livorno, on the Ligurian Sea, specialises in boats of any length in the water, featuring a ship lift for vessels up to 70 metres and 2,500 tonnes, a floating dock for boats of up to 180 metres and 15,000 tons, and a 400-tonne travel lift. The Varazze yard, the most recent to open (2019) and in a very strategic position for French customers and the entire Mediterranean area, handles boats of up to 48 metres and 400 tonnes.
Lusben’s specialised refit capability, ability to maintain quality control over new yachts, experienced Italian supplier base and its central position within a renowned industrial group with a solid organisation have all been decisive factors in ensuring high-quality standards. Being part of the Azimut|Benetti Group is crucial for the company, but it’s not the full story.
Successful refit yards need multiple factors behind them, and it’s uncommon to find them all together in one region – perhaps this is why there are still so few specialist refit yards of superyacht quality worldwide. Lusben has managed to leverage its position, along with its inclination to champion innovative ideas. An example of the trust placed in Lusben is the successful and extensive refit carried out on Maltese Falcon, one of the most iconic sailing vessels in yachting.
Giorgio Casareto, general manager, Lusben.
Lusben has made significant investments in human capital and sees this as a driver of success, extending from the boardroom to the workshop floor. With the appointments of Giorgio Casareto as general manager and Giovanni Paladino as commercial director, Lusben has completed its new corporate structure.
Casareto is working on a programme to upgrade the entire refitting area, with the aim of increasing the growth forecast by the business plan in the coming years, while Paladino, with many years of experience in major international industrial groups, has the task of developing the sales structure to increase the company’s presence in the international market.
According to Casareto, the time had come to take on a new challenge. “We needed to give our image a makeover. The meeting with Gianni [Paladino] was more than a business meeting. Right from the start, there was a lot of cooperation and collaboration. I took him to get to know the company and its dynamics, and we realised that we had the same project in mind, an idea we found easy to outline together.”
Lady Jade prior to refit (left) and refitted (right).
As highlighted by Casareto, the key to the new Lusben strategy was to target the market by creating a real communication bridge, establishing a comfortable environment for relations and negotiations, which they feel is of paramount importance for a refit project to be successful. It’s also vital for Lusben, as a new and unified entity, to communicate its position and strengths in a competitive sector.
Paladino explains, “When we talk about strategy, we mean our intention to give Lusben a new face that is integrated and no longer seen by the market as made up of three different worlds. Our company wants to be a single business with its own governance, a single entity to contact regardless of the site.”
Differentiation between the yards remains important, but only in terms of the infrastructure and types of work that Lusben can provide. “In Varazze, we handle refits for boats up to 48 metres in length,” says Paladino. “The history of the shipyard, a prestigious name in the nautical scene, gives us the opportunity to concentrate on what we might call ‘heritage’ boats, most dating back to the 1960s, 70s and 80s. We’ve also had the good fortune to inherit the skills of the master carpenters who work with us and give us the added value of in-depth woodworking expertise.”
Giovanni Paladino, commercial director.
Viareggio is now the yard that best reflects Lusben’s origins as the go-to site for medium-range yachts from 30 to 54 metres. For yachts of more than 54 metres, the focus shifts to Livorno. The best solution for the customer is based on the infrastructure most suited to handling the refit of that specific type of boat.
“Today, Lusben’s strong point is undoubtedly painting,” says Casareto. A quick look at the boatyards confirms that painting is an integral part of all three sites. Another strength is metalwork for more complex projects. The company’s goal in the coming years is to reposition itself in the market by increasing the presence of larger boats. To achieve this, it will have to rapidly reorganise itself to manage more com-plex projects. The stakes are high because the competition within this field are well organised.
It’s well established that most shipyards now have orders until 2027 and beyond, with even conservative growth estimates predicting that the 30m+ fleet will grow by more than 160 per year. This growth underpins Lusben’s goal of doubling its results.
Lusben refit of 60m Lürssen Oasis.
“The refit business is counter-cyclical,” says Casareto. “If it’s true today that a lot of boats are coming on to the market, it’s also true that a lot of companies are becoming more and more interested in the world of refitting, which makes it crucial for us to start occupying those market segments that Lusben has so far timidly explored. Many other operators are coming to where we have been working so far, so we have to focus on new opportunities.”
With over 12 million euros set aside for the development of the Livorno Yard alone, the aim is to build the largest inspection pit in the Mediterranean – specially built for large sailing yachts up to 70 metres, allowing them to extend and remove centerboards for easy maintenance.
When discussing Maltese Falcon, it’s impossible to avoid using superlatives. Its sheer scale, revolutionary sail system and rich history, filled with ingenuity and energy, demand a reverential tone. It was with this remarkable vessel that Tom Perkins, the American electrical engineer and founder of Silicon Valley, transformed the world of sailing and
the entire yachting industry.
Launched in 2006, Maltese Falcon originated from the drawing boards at Perini Navi in Viareggio, the company founded by Fabio Perini and led by Giancarlo Ragnetti. After a fascinating life and providence, it now belongs to an Italian owner, a sailing and sustainability enthusiast, who is poised to take the helm of this revolutionary superyacht.
“We were emotionally overwhelmed by Maltese Falcon’s beauty, but a refit was necessary. This legendary vessel needed to shine again as it deserved.”
Before embarking on this adventure, the vessel needed a refresh, and it was fitting that the majority of the work would take place so close to its spiritual home. Joining the owner aboard Maltese Falcon is Pierfrancesco Cafaro, a captain who describes himself as a lone globetrotter. Influenced by his father, Cafaro has been passionate about sailing since childhood and, along with his brother, has circumnavigated the globe three times.
In 2001, Cafaro began his sailing journey on a Jongert, later transitioning to vintage boats such as the 15-metre Sargermani Emi, before crossing paths with Maltese Falcon’s current owner on M/Y Surama from the Beconcini Shipyards (ironically later acquired by Perini Navi).
“We were emotionally overwhelmed by her beauty,” recalls Cafaro of Maltese Falcon. “But a refit was necessary. This legendary vessel needed to shine again as it deserved. The boat had to be capable of navigating all seas safely, and renovating the interior was essential to win everyone over.”
The owner’s company aimed to go beyond the initial blueprint and breathe new life into the interior while preserving the distinctive features of this historic sailing yacht – recognisable by its hull design and the three revolutionary masts, modified only in their rotation mechanism. Among the most challenging tasks was the complete repainting of the hull in the signature Perini Blue.
The entire hull of Maltese Falcon required painting in its distinctive Perini Blue colour, which called for special working conditions because of the chemical and physical characteristics of the paint.
The interior design was entrusted to Emanuela Esposito, making her first foray into the nautical realm at the behest of ship-owning company Leones Yachting. “I approach each project as a unique creation, taking into account the context and the individuals involved,” says Esposito. “I drew inspiration from the powerful exterior lines of Maltese Falcon, aiming to establish a dialogue with them and create interiors with an international, sophisticated and refined ambiance.”
The new interior design predominantly focused on replacing dark carbon and cold steel with warmer, more refined materials. The bathrooms were redesigned with new marble and all the lines were refreshed. Navona travertine marble now graces the washbasins, harmonising with the existing Portoro marble.
Top-quality materials were employed, including fabrics by Loro Piana, an eco-friendly carpet made from eucalyptus trees, hand-woven leather on the steel slats and ResinLab resins to cover the darker elements. The ambiance is enriched by carefully chosen artworks, ranging from a 17th-century Japanese screen in the dining room to a selection of sculptures curated for this iconic vessel.
As one steps aboard, the interior transformation is immediately notice-able, with brown Emperador marble taking centre stage in the main saloon’s bar, accentuated by soft lighting and a mechanised door by Fabbri Fiore. Custom-designed beds, sofas, armchairs, cushions and curtains were all executed by Cesarini Fabrizio upholstery.
To create a more inviting interior, LED lights were installed, resulting in a 35 per cent reduction in electricity consumption and a warm, soft hue compared to the previous lighting.
Beyond aesthetics, the refit also encompassed technical aspects and involved stripping the axles, overhauling the propeller pitch, with Kongsberg Marine lifting the engines, and replacing the mounts. Approximately 60 per cent of the components of the two engines were replaced, and new mufflers were fitted to ensure quieter operation.
As well as replacing all electrical and monitoring cables, the exhaust pipes and valves were also upgraded. Three generators were swapped for the latest models, which are more efficient and lead to less fuel consumption and a 45 per cent reduction in gas emissions. A urea production machine was also installed.
The crowning glory of Maltese Falcon, and the source of its emotional allure, is its sail rig which underwent extensive maintenance due to its critical and delicate nature. The precursor to the Dynarig system consists of three rotating carbon-fibre masts capable of deploying up to 2,396 square metres of sail. This expansive sail area translates into a top speed of 25 knots with a displacement of 1,240 tonnes. Consequently, special attention was devoted to the rig, including comprehensive control and cleaning operations across the entire mast-handling system.
Paladino concludes, “It was a challenging project for all of us, not least because the sheer size of this sailing yacht required us to design and build a special system to accommodate the vessel in dry dock. We collaborated closely with the various teams involved in the refit work and the customer, satisfying their wishes while also suggesting improvements aimed at
enhancing efficiency and energy savings. It was a privilege for all of us to be part of the modernisation of such an iconic vessel, one that has left an indelible mark on international yachting history.”
Maltese Falcon’s relaunch at the Lusben yard coincided with the establishment of the new Maltese Falcon Foundation, dedicated to charitable initiatives and the protection of the seas. Based in Malta, the foundation focuses on sea and environmental conservation and plans to organise events for children with autism spectrum disorders and children from the Special Olympics team, among its many activities. Additionally, the foundation will support scholarships for students at the University of Malta in the field of environmental protection.
The new Maltese Falcon marks a significant moment for the Italian yachting market as a region steeped in maritime history, which has adapted to change in an evolving market.
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Nevada's GOP nominating process is confusing — and already yielded a likely winner
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The dueling contests surrounding the Nevada Republican's nominating process has led to voter confusion. And with it, an outcome many in the state saw as inevitable: Trump is the de facto winner.
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The Carolina Panthers hope that a Super Bowl champion executive can turn their fortunes around. The Panthers announced that they have officially named former Kansas City Chiefs executive Brandt Tilis as their Executive Vice President of Football Operations. This comes after they hired Dave Canales as their new head coach.
#Panthers name Brandt Tilis Executive VP of Football Operationshttps://t.co/StMc2HSXwR
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) January 31, 2024
Brandt Tilis has been on Carolina's radar for a while now, as reported earlier this week. According to the announcement released by the Panthers, Tilis will be in charge of all football-related administration issues as well as non-coaching concerns on equipment, video, analytics, and operations.
In addition, he will continue the same role he had with the Chiefs in leading all player contract negotiations while also overseeing all things related to the team's compliance with the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement and league rules, salary cap management, and maintenance and labor administration.
In addition, Carolina also recently tapped Dan Morgan as its new President of Football Operations/General Manager. Morgan spoke about how valuable Brandt's addition to the front office will be for the Panthers organization.
“It's great to add Brandt and his experience to our organization,” Morgan said. “He comes from a championship-caliber team in Kansas City and will play a lead role in our front office. We are looking forward to getting him here and working together to build this team.”
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LifestyleLori Harvey makes her Sports Illustrated modelling debutSteve Harvey’s daughter Lori Harvey makes her Sports Illustrated modelling debut.February 1, 2024 — 6.43amSaveLog in, register or subscribe to save articles for later.Save videos for laterAdd videos to your saved list and come back to them any time.Got itLoadingReplayReplay videoPlay videoPlay video
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Debates over Trent Alexander-Arnold's best position in this Liverpool team will rumble on, but right now, it's difficult to make a case for the England international not to be moved into midfield given the form Conor Bradley has shown while covering at right-back.
The 20-year-old has impressed plenty in recent weeks, but against Chelsea on Wednesday, he was superb, as he netted his first Reds goal and assisted two more in the Premier League leaders' 4-1 win over the Blues on Merseyside.
After Darwin Nunez went close on a couple of occasions, Liverpool broke the deadlock through Diogo Jota, who ran onto Bradley's pass and bustled his way through two Chelsea defenders to poke home. Bradley then doubled the lead with a superb angled drive after being freed down the right.
Nunez missed the chance to make it 3-0 before half-time when he hit the post with a penalty, but the Reds soon put that behind them after the break as Dominik Szoboszlai headed in a sumptuous Bradley cross.
Chelsea threatened a comeback when Christopher Nkunku netted with 20 minutes to play, but after Nunez again hit the woodwork with a header, Luis Diaz settled things with a close-range finish to ensure the Reds' first Premier League game since Jurgen Klopp announced his intention to leave the club ended in victory.
GOAL rates Liverpool's players from Anfield...
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A family-run milk bar in Melbourne’s north has been converted by the next generation into a cafe that’s big on heritage. And it’s proving a hit with visitors from near and far.
Old milk bars repurposed as cafes aren’t uncommon in Melbourne (see Tyler’s in Preston and Matilda in the eastern suburbs). But it’s rare to find one run by the same family that once sold newspapers and bags of lollies there. Emil’s in Pascoe Vale South is the exception.
Brothers John and George El-Khoury have renovated the northern suburbs milk bar their parents ran for 34 years and the adjoining house where they grew up, transforming them into a cafe for 100 people that’s a vintage-lover’s dream.
Original leadlight windows, ceilings, picture rails and flooring have been united with new timber cabinetry, banquettes and a blue-and-white exterior that evokes the building’s history.
“Now people are dining in our old lounge room and our old bedrooms,” says George.
And not just anyone, either. Best-selling cookbook author and Good Food columnist Nagi Maehashi (aka RecipeTin Eats) visited on the weekend and was impressed enough to tell her 1.3 million Instagram followers all about it.
The menu is full of nods to the past, with an emphasis on Lebanese dishes that were common on the El-Khoury table decades ago.
Lamb kofta tacos are a spin on a DIY dinner that the children’s mother, Houda, often made, arranging homemade muhammara (capsicum-walnut dip), yoghurt, pickles and salad on the table for people to assemble their own. That’s how it comes at Emil’s, too.
Houda El-Khoury is still in the kitchen every day, making items such as knafeh (a sweet filo pastry and cheese dish) and sauces including toum. Her fattoush salad and falafel wraps are among a full cabinet of choices that change each day.
“Every meal in our cafe has an aspect of our background pretty much,” says John. “Even the eggs on toast.”
Those come scattered with dukkah and zaatar, while labne is folded through the smashed avocado for extra richness. Breakfast, which runs all day, also features Turkish eggs made with the spicy sausage sujuk, and a decadent eggs Benedict served with slow-cooked beef rib.
At lunchtime, you can also get poached salmon on spiced pilaf, grilled spatchcock with toum and burgers.
The name of the cafe is another family tribute: it’s that of George and John’s father.
John and George say they have some customers coming to the cafe who recognise them from their after-school shifts in the milk bar, where they started helping out from the age of eight.
“It’s great to be back where it all started,” George says.
Plans are underway to add a night menu from Thursday to Saturday.
Open Mon-Sat 7am-4pm, Sun 8am-4pm.
347 Reynard Street, Pascoe Vale South, emils.com.au
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Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown advocates for raising juvenile age from 18 to 20
BOSTON - Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was on Beacon Hill Wednesday, speaking in favor of the so-called "Raise the Age" bill that would raise the juvenile age from 18 to 20.
"I think all of us in this room, including myself, were one decision away from being in a different situation," said Brown.
Brown and other supporters of the bill argue that 18, 19 and 20-year-olds are emerging adults and should be tried as juveniles.
"Brain science is saying you're still more like a child than an adult at 20 years old," said Steve Pagliuca, co-owner of the Celtics.
The bill does come with exceptions - juveniles ages 14 and older charged with first or second-degree murder would still be tried as an adult.
"We allowed judges to exclude violent crimes, egregious crimes and that would happen with this as well," said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-2nd Middlesex and Norfolk).
Not everyone is in favor though. Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz is one of those pushing back against the bill.
"The Celtics stars are the Celtics stars. I'm more concerned about the victims of the crimes," said Cruz. "I can join the Army if I'm 18, I can vote if I'm 18, I can consent to certain medical procedures if I'm 18. But I can't form the decision-making process to do the worst thing, that's going to destroy a family and destroy our community?"
Cruz said when it comes to crimes like drugs and robbery, the bill loses sight on what really matters.
"The defendants are being treated like their victims and the real victims here are being forgotten," said Cruz.
"As society continues to evolve, I think the system that serves it should evolve as well," said Brown.
The bill still has to make its way from committee to the House and Senate for a vote before it becomes a law.
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The Gender Pay Gap: 3 Steps to Work Toward Workplace Parity
Women make 84% of what their male counterparts are making on average. For years, we’ve been told the reason the gender pay gap exists is that women don’t negotiate or advocate for themselves. This narrative has been a constant hum over the course of my career, which is odd considering nearly every raise and promotion I’ve ever received has come as a result of my own asking.
Why do companies and managers insist on making compensation dependent on someone’s self-confidence level or negotiating skills when, in most cases, neither has anything to do with their job and job performance?
Gender pay gap misconceptions
The idea that “women don’t ask” for more is simply not true. In fact, a recent UC-Berkeley study found that women are negotiating for raises and promotions more than men — they’re just not always getting what they ask for. The survey found 64% of women reported negotiating for a better offer (compared to 59% of male respondents), but had a 3% higher failure rate than the men who asked.
What’s worse, the existing pay gap increases over the course of women’s careers. Even when women are a decade into their careers and heading into mid- to senior-level management positions, they earn just 63% of what men make in the same roles. The situation is even more dire for women of color, who earn 42% less than men on average.
The gender pay gap needs more than teaching “self-advocacy”
I recently gave a keynote speech to a network of women on the significance of self-advocacy. We explored various aspects of asking for what you deserve—from seeking accommodations for family responsibilities to negotiating a raise or promotion. While self-advocacy has its place and its advantages in the workplace, we must challenge the norm that places the burden on women to seek out their worth in the first place.
Women’s representation in the corporate arena reveals a concerning trend. From entry level to the C-suite, we see a staggering 55% drop in female representation, with an even more troubling 73% decline among women of color. These numbers are in no way indicative of women’s abilities but reflect the outdated and biased corporate structures in place. Similarly, a phenomenon called “the broken rung” reveals that the disparity begins early on, with women constituting just 40% of managerial roles in the workforce in 2022.
This initial drop-off is the catalyst for a downward trend in representation that continues and worsens until it bottoms out in the C-suite.
The recent pandemic-induced shift to remote work has only heightened these disparities. While work-from-home culture can be a benefit, it also isolates young professionals at home and denies them the access and face time that used to enable junior employees in the office to learn from their surroundings, network with leaders and ultimately prove themselves in the workplace.
The call for systemic change in the workplace
For businesses to truly bridge the gender pay gap, systemic change is non-negotiable. This involves a few key steps, including:
1. Set clear progression metrics
Beyond basic oversight, managers should be mentors who are responsible for fostering their employees’ professional growth. This requires understanding their aspirations, strengths and weaknesses so they can transform these insights into actionable growth strategies.
Providing well-defined guidelines on what capabilities are needed for each role creates a system where people understand how to reach a promotion.
2. Redefining raises and promotions
The current corporate norm heavily encourages self-advocacy when it comes to promotions or pay hikes. This bias toward a culture of asking inevitably favors those conditioned to ask—which is statistically most likely to be white men.
Employee assessments need to become much less subjective by ensuring everyone has a tangible, documented path toward their goals—and managers must be assessed and held accountable based on their abilities to grow employees through this system.
3. Training with a focus on growth
Training programs should emphasize a manager’s role in nurturing their team members, ensuring a balanced focus between work output and employee development. If implemented correctly, this system should encourage managers to advocate for their employees’ growth based on their performance and empower these managers to grant promotions and raises to high-performing employees.
Ultimately, these changes would empower leaders to promote and retain the best performers, not just the employees who are the most outspoken or the most likely to ask.
Redefining a culture of self-advocacy
The journey to achieving true gender parity in the corporate sphere extends beyond hiring practices or self-advocacy initiatives. We must address the existing biases and imbalances that persist in everyday work experiences.
Let us redefine corporate culture, ensuring no employee, regardless of gender or background, is ever penalized for simply not asking. Such systemic change will not only boost retention and productivity, but will also significantly contribute to closing the enduring gender pay gap in the workplace.
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Kentucky juvenile facilities have issues with force, staffing, report says
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky´s juvenile justice system has lingering problems with the use of force and isolation techniques and has done little to implement a 2017 state audit´s suggestions for improvement, according to a report released Wednesday.
The new report from Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball says the state's juvenile detention centers lack clear policies concerning the use of isolation cells, Tasers and pepper spray, and have significant staffing problems. It also found that Department of Juvenile Justice staffers were using pepper spray at a rate nearly 74 times higher than it is used in adult federal prisons.
A federal lawsuit filed earlier this month alleges that two teen girls were kept in isolation cells for weeks in unsanitary conditions at a youth facility in Adair County in 2022. That same year, the detention center was the site of a riot that began when a juvenile assaulted a staff member. Another federal lawsuit was filed this week by a woman who said that as a 17-year-old, she spent a month in an isolation cell at the Adair facility in 2022.
The auditor's review was requested last year by state lawmakers.
"The state of the Department of Juvenile Justice has been a concern across the Commonwealth and a legislative priority over the past several years," Ball said in a statement Wednesday.
Ball blamed Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear's administration for "disorganization across facilities, and as a result, the unacceptably poor treatment of Kentucky youth." Beshear earlier this month criticized a Kentucky House budget proposal for lacking funding for new female-only juvenile justice centers.
FILE - Kentucky State Auditor Allison Ball, speaks to the audience gathered in the Rotunda at the Kentucky State Capitol for the swearing in ceremony of the Constitutional Officers in Frankfort, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. In a new report released Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, Kentucky's juvenile justice system has found continuing use of force issues in its detention centers and a lack of progress on suggestions from a 2017 state audit. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
The auditor's report, labeled a "performance assessment," found that the Juvenile Justice department's "practices for isolation are inconsistently defined, applied and in conflict with nationally-recognized best practices." The department's use of force policies are also "poorly deployed and defined," it said.
The report said the findings from the 2017 audit have largely not been addressed, including concerns of overuse of solitary confinement, low medical care standards and the poor quality of the policy manual.
Beshear initiated a new state policy for juvenile offenders last year that places male juveniles charged with serious crimes in a high-security facility. The policy replaced a decades-old regional system that put juveniles in facilities based on where they live.
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Jonathan Majors is leaning on “faith” and “prayer” ahead of sentencing in his domestic violence trial.
During a brief interview with TMZ Jan. 29, Majors, 34, told reporters that he was in good spirits despite the guilty verdict connected to his domestic violence trial spawned by his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari.
“God is good. God is great,” Majors said with a big smile on his face as he placed his dog in the back of a vehicle in Hollywood Monday. The California native said he’s been relying on “faith” and “prayer” to get through his legal bout, but when asked if he would return to acting after his sentence, Majors cut the conversation short.
“I think that’s enough for now,” the Lovecraft Country alum told TMZ.
As previously reported, in late December 2023, a New York City jury of six men and women found Majors guilty of assault and harassment after a two-week-long trial. The 34-year-old star was found not guilty of third-degree intentional assault and second-degree aggravated harassment. The legal proceedings for the 34-year-old actor began in early December. Majors was arrested March 25, 2023 on charges of assault and harassment, stemming from a physical altercation with Jabbari. Throughout the case, Jabbari — a 30-year-old movement coach from Britain — alleged that Majors physically assaulted her when she tried to read a text message on his phone that was allegedly sent from another woman.
According to her account, the Hollywood actor allegedly struck her in the back of the head and twisted her arm behind her back while attempting to retrieve his phone. Majors refuted the accusations, asserting that Jabbari was the aggressor. Ultimately, the court sided with Jabbari. The actor is scheduled to be sentenced Feb. 6. Majors could face up to a year in prison.
Jonathan Majors denied hitting and twisting Jabbari’s arm on the night of their dispute in March.
On Jan. 8, ABC News released an exclusive interview with Majors in which he vehemently denied assaulting Jabbari, whom he reportedly met on set while filming Ant-Man and the Wasp.
“She went to grab the phone. I held the phone. I pulled the phone back. She came on top of me, squeezed my face, slapped me. That’s all I remember,” the star told Davis of the physical altercation that occurred between him and 30-year-old movement coach inside their SUV.
“I’m an athlete. I’m a sportsman. I know my body. I know how it moves. I know my strength or lack thereof, you know? None of that was employed on her,” he added.
Marvel dropped him after the verdict was announced in his domestic violence trial.
It’s uncertain how the impending sentence will affect Majors’ acting career, but the case has certainly placed a damper on his projects with Marvel Studios. After the verdict was announced, Marvel dropped Majors from all of their projects. The star, known for portraying Kang The Conqueror in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and both seasons of Loki, was positioned as the primary antagonist for the franchise’s upcoming films. His role was slated to culminate in the Multiverse Saga’s finale in 2025 with Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. According to Variety, filming for the movie was scheduled for 2024. The star was also axed from his publicity firm, The Lede Company, and his talent agency, Entertainment 360.
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Kaiser Permanente, Oakland’s largest private employer, has issued a memo directing workers in downtown Oakland to stay in their buildings for lunch and work. Kaiser has office all over the Bay Area and operates in multiple states. I, Brian Wang, worked for Kaiser for seven years (2010-2017). Kaiser Permanente operates 39 hospitals and more than 700 medical offices, with over 300,000 personnel, including more than 87,000 physicians and nurses. Kaiser provides health services for over 12 million members.
Another memo issued last month, tells workers not based in Oakland to not have any meetings downtown and to instead move them elsewhere, or have them online.
In 2023, Oakland had a 21% increase in violent crime last year over 2022. Robberies climbed 38%, and burglaries increased 23%. For the second consecutive year, the city logged 120 homicides.
Health Insurer, Blue Shield, also has Oakland offices and is offering employees ride-hail services, secure parking and security guards.
There has been significant private security in Detroit for years. Above on the left is picture from private security company, Detroit Threat Management.
Robocop was a dystopian future in movies and other media that saw high crime and corporatized security to manage it.
Private security companies are reporting a boost in business, like Ranger Guard, based in Houston. The company employs 400 security guards in Texas. It also operates in Florida and Nevada. It is no longer just unarmed mall cops but armed security guards.
Popular hamburger store, In and Out, shut down an Oakland restaurant. In and Out has long lines everywhere. They shut it down because daily car break ins, car theft and for crime affecting the safety of staff and customers.
A Korean Grocery store in Oakland now has six armed guards. The store is about half the size of a Safeway.
There are police cars on every block of Oakland Chinatown. This is better than the first year or two of the Pandemic when the crime was rampant but the security and police were not matching the level of crime.
A 7-11 security was killed in Oakland in December.
Brian Wang is a Futurist Thought Leader and a popular Science blogger with 1 million readers per month. His blog Nextbigfuture.com is ranked #1 Science News Blog. It covers many disruptive technology and trends including Space, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Medicine, Anti-aging Biotechnology, and Nanotechnology.
Known for identifying cutting edge technologies, he is currently a Co-Founder of a startup and fundraiser for high potential early-stage companies. He is the Head of Research for Allocations for deep technology investments and an Angel Investor at Space Angels.
A frequent speaker at corporations, he has been a TEDx speaker, a Singularity University speaker and guest at numerous interviews for radio and podcasts. He is open to public speaking and advising engagements.
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NHL Network: Elliotte Friedman on NHL Tonight when asked about the Philadelphia Flyers.
** NHL Rumors.com transcription
Kevin Weekes: “What about the Philadelphia Flyers just down the turnpike from here? They’ve had for the most part, a really good season. They’ve exceeded all expectations. They’ve played well. They’ve restored some of their pride of their identity.
But (Sean) Walker, (Nick) Seeler, some of the other guys in their group, maybe even Claude Giroux. Like, where do you see and the reason why I mentioned Claude Giroux, is there a chance that he could go back there? It’s, what are you seeing?
NHL Rumors: The Calgary Flames, and the New Jersey Devils
Friedman: “Are you trying to tell us something here Weekesy?
Weekes: “Just tell me what you’re thinking about the Flyers.”
Friedman: “I’ll tell you that’s a good scoop Weekesy. If that happens, because I had not heard that one. You beat me to that one I gotta say. I, like I haven’t heard Giroux with Philly, but this is what I think is gonna go on there.
I think, like right now they just signed Owen Tippett. You know, he wasn’t an unrestricted free agent but they wanted to know that he was committed to them for a long time. And you know, now they’re married to each other.
I think what you’re gonna see them do is, I think they’re gonna try to sign Nick Seeler. And I think, like, I lean to that one’s gonna happen. I don’t know that for sure but as you’re asking me right now, it’s 6:13 Eastern on this Monday night, I lean, I lean to that what’s going to happen.
I also think guys, they’re going to take a run and extending Travis Konecny. I, I do think they want to keep them and I do think they’re going to take a run at it.
I think Walker is less likely to be signed, not because they don’t want them, but just because I think ever since Drysdale got there, I think he can kind of see where this could potentially go.
So I think like for Walker, I’ve heard Edmonton. I’ve heard Tampa. There was some reports about that yesterday. I always wonder about with Toronto with defenseman. Toronto’s looking for D. But I think Walker is going to be out there.
NHL Rumors: Expectation is Philadelphia Moves Sean Walker
So I think what you’re going to see Philly do here guys is sort of lay the groundwork for who their group is going to be for years to come. We know it’s Tippett, I think they’ll try to make it Seeler. I think they’ll try to ensure Konecny and we’ll see what else they do.
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The refits of tomorrow
As advanced technologies continue to disrupt the industry, today’s shipyards are leveraging these tools to unlock more customisation …
A yacht refit spans a broad spectrum of scope and scale, from projects encompassing modest interior makeovers to the ambitious task of extending a vessel’s hull, continuing to defy a one-size-fits-all approach.
In this domain, defined by bespoke and customised requests where no two projects are the same, the refit sector sometimes grapples with existing parameters and logistical restrictions. These, coupled with growing ambition from owners, continue to demand creative thinking and innovative solutions.
Enter Industry 4.0. Across all industries, we see a progressive shift in reshaping conventional practices, transforming how things are done. The adoption and combination of advanced technologies, such as 3D technologies, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) are now coming to the fore within yachting. They are playing a pivotal role and offer opportunities to redefine the refit process.
Technically enhanced ambitions
Refit projects provide an opportunity to modernise a vessel, leveraging technologies that were unavailable during the build. Among these, various 3D technologies are opening doors for further customisation and endless possibilities for redesigning yachts.
For some time now, 3D printing technology has allowed small objects to be digitally modelled, uploaded and printed. Today, this technology has advanced further, enabling larger printers to fabricate substantial complex components and, in some cases, even small hulls.
“AR technology has given us the ability to share our concepts and designs with clients far more clearly than just a 2D image.”
This development in 3D printing enables shipyards to realise increasingly ambitious designs with the ability to integrate more complexity. Vincent Wegener, managing director of RAMLAB, says, “For complex geometries [such as double-curved surfaces], 3D printing is often the better choice to manufacture the part.”
Phillipe Groulx, technical office manager at the MB92 shipyard in La Ciotat, adds, “3D printing quickly and easily creates a workable piece, and we can show the client a prototype rather than relying solely on drawings.”
Phillipe Groulx, technical office manager, MB92 shipyard
Further technology includes 3D scanning and creating digital versions of an existing object, resulting in a digital twin. Regarding the use of this technology within refits, Charlie Ross, operations director at Pendennis Shipyard, explains, “We are using advanced technology, like 3D scanning, to integrate things that weren’t initially thought about upon build, such as repurposing tanks into battery rooms. There are always challenges in engine rooms that are already spatially constrained. This is where 3D scanning and modelling comes into its own.”
These 3D technologies are empowering shipyards to realise more opportunities. Michel Coens, head of refit and services at Damen Yachting, says, “The use of 3D scanning has opened a world of opportunities for measuring hull and deck structure related to extensions, teak-deck installations and [offering] more naval and details engineering advantages.”
Visualising the redesign
The integration of this 3D technology and creation of digital twins has ushered in a new era of visualisation, providing powerful tools through virtual and augmented reality for designers, shipyards and clients to immerse themselves in the digital representations, making it easier to understand and evaluate the proposed concepts of a project.
Shipyard teams can now explore a vessel’s new layout, envision the placement of new equipment and under-stand how each change will impact the yacht. This can also eliminate the uncertainty that has usually affected a refit project; shipyards can identify potential issues and evaluate design decisions, optimising the project execution before having to use extensive time and resources.
“Virtual reality enables the client to have a clear view of how the yacht will look in a virtual environment before the work has actually started.”
Rob Armstrong, creative director and co-founder at ThirtyC, says, “AR technology has given us the ability to share our concepts and designs with clients far more clearly than just a 2D image. This gives them more confidence and a better understanding of both the detailed elements and overall feel of a project and the associated spaces and volume.”
Coens adds, “We use virtual reality during the design process of large extensions, deck layout changes or interior modifications. This enables the client to have a clear view of how the yacht will look in a virtual environment before the work has actually started.”
Groulx says, “We have high-quality goggles that we have employed on refits, especially interior projects. From a client’s perspective, this technology is very interesting, offering enhanced visualisation.”
The virtual world not only enhances visualisation, but also increases choice and opportunities for clients. Janne Salminen, vice president of Europlan, explains, “We are just unveiling and studying the possibilities and capabilities of the VR world, the customisation opportunities are endless. With metadata, we can incorporate almost any data into the materials VR world.”
Michel Coens, head of refit and services, Damen Yachting
AI technologies can also bolster these customisation opportunities. Various designers are using AI to analyse data and identify trends, utilising the technology for decision-making purposes. Armstrong says, “We use AI from the initial stages to the detailed design to ensure all ideas are explored. Mid-journey, AI allows us to combine and blend images. Using images of the yacht, we are refitting and combining it with a style the owner has expressed an interest in.
“We had an owner [of a yacht] with a heavy dark wood interior who wished for a lighter beach-house style within a refit. The AI was able to blend the images to give our owner an instant hit of a direction that we could then develop.”
These technologies are helping to bridge the gap between imagination and reality, making concepts tangible and more immersive. “I see AI evolving further to aid the initiative visualisation stage of the refit process,” says Armstrong.
Optimisation for precision and efficiency
Achieving precision in the refit process is paramount for enhanced efficiency and streamlined timelines. Implementing digital twins can minimise unexpected surprises and mid-project changes.
Traditional build drawings often leave room for error, making more precise methods a turning point in the refit process. Groulx explains, “When undertaking extension projects, we use 3D scanning for precise measurements instead of relying on existing drawings. This technology significantly reduces the chance of errors.”
The technology also allows for the creation of new drawings. Gianni Paladino, commercial director at Lusben, says, “When using 3D scanning technology, it is possible to reconstruct drawings, especially on old boats where drawings aren’t always readily available.”
Time is always of the essence in a refit period, with shortened and pressurised timelines presenting a challenge within most projects. Not only are certain technologies enhancing accuracy, they can also reduce the time spent in the shipyard.
“AI software is a useful tool, greatly speeding up some initial work, allowing us to quickly develop alternative styles and directions for clients who may have otherwise taken weeks to conceptualise.”
“Both 3D scanning and modelling are massively advantageous in the refit process. They are invaluable tools for when we take on more challenging refits, usually challenging because of time frame or challenging the status quo in terms of what can be achievable,” says Ross.
Being able to work off-site helps to further streamline a project. “Thanks to 3D scanning, we have seen reduced time required on board for refit projects,” says Paladino. “It allows us to scan the boat’s interior and then carry out the processes in the workshop, hence an overall reduction in time. We used scanning during a recent refit of the 42-metre Lady Jade. We scanned the salons and cabins and then worked off-site to reduce time on board.”
Groulx agrees. “Scanners are invaluable tools that can significantly reduce a vessel’s time in the shipyard,” he says. “The significant advantage is that with 3D technology, we can start the building processes before the vessel even gets into the shipyard.”
Rob Armstrong, creative director and co-founder, ThirtyC
Salminen adds, “Working with 3D engineering in the virtual world ensures that all measurements and forms are exactly the same. We can then communicate more easily with the client and project managers to overcome different challenges and details, especially for coordinating pipes and other technical subjects. With VR, this process is so much faster.”
This time-saving advantage also applies to the design process. “Our available time to explore options and ideas is limited, so having an extra force on our side to aid this process is a great tool,” says Armstrong. “AI software is a useful tool, greatly speeding up some initial work, allowing us to quickly develop alternative styles and directions for clients who may have otherwise taken weeks to conceptualise.”
Streamlining any process can result in cost-cutting, and budgetary requirements are another factor within the refit sector. Emlyn Jones, managing director at Lizard Yacht Service, says, “With 3D data capture and processing, we can visit once, measure once and produce the required items, bringing the labour cost and possibly material cost down as we can become more precise on what we cut, shape and use. It vastly improves the quality, time and cost of refits going forward.”
A better future
In recent years, we’ve seen the changing demands of refits, driven by both increasing regulatory mandates and a growing societal demand to reduce the industry’s environmental impact, and the sector has seen an uptake in more sustainable refit projects. Technologies are also playing a part in these.
It has become more critical for shipyards to offer the capability to upgrade and enhance a yacht’s sustainability credentials. Whether upgrading HVAC systems, replacing traditional lighting with energy-efficient lighting or refitting propulsion methods, there are plenty of ways in which this is being carried out to cater to the demands for more energy-efficient vessels.
Charlie Ross, operations director, Pendennis Shipyard
Photo: Stuart Pearce/YachtShot
Ross says, “We talk a lot about process innovation but we are seeing quite a lot of product innovation now, and more refit clients are looking to retrofit hybrid solutions.”
Groulx also underlines the sector’s response to sustainability. “Many of our projects aim to enhance yacht efficiency. There’s definitely demand for more sustainable options when refitting. We anticipate significant changes regarding future upgrades in power generation and management.”
“While some tasks are now unthinkable without the help of a machine ... striking a balance between traditional craftsmanship and technology is crucial.”
Striking a balance
While advanced technologies can undoubtedly benefit the refit sector, integration and uptake can be challenging. The yachting industry tends to adopt change later than other manufacturing industries such as automotive and aviation, where technology readily influences design and construction.
This may point to the industry’s bespoke nature, especially in the refit sector where uptake in automation technologies has been slower due to the lack of standardisation within projects and the specific craftsmanship sometimes required. This craftsmanship within the art of the boatbuilding process and the heritage of the industry can make it difficult to adopt new technologies.
“To stay at the forefront, we must continue to embrace cutting-edge technology,” says Groulx. “While some tasks are now unthinkable without the help of a machine, our industry offers a unique opportunity for artisans to push boundaries, and the human factor remains essential in yachting, so striking a balance between traditional craftsmanship and technology is crucial.”
This is also true of the redesign process. “While AI helps with quick idea generation, allowing the client to visualise their thoughts quickly, it is still the critical role of the designer to translate and work this into a real design that is correctly proportioned and workable,” adds Armstrong.
However, this human factor within refitting will begin to adapt with the newer generation of artisans. “Strategically, we have to be mindful when attracting new skills and opportunities into the industry from the younger generation as they will be progressing into roles surrounding these new technologies, such as 3D printing and scanning,” says Ross.
Smarter shipyards
This technically advanced future is vital for shipyards; more are investing in anticipating these changing landscapes. “We are investing in a digital manufacturing centre which will group existing capabilities together with new acquisitions and capabilities,” says Ross.
As the industry shifts toward Industry 4.0, the increasing efficiency of digital tools such as 3D technology, VR, AR and AI is beginning to redefine the nature of refits. Unlike in the past, where certain technologies were inaccessible during the initial construction, today’s shipyards leverage these tools to unlock more customisation and realise enhanced redesign aspirations.
No longer just buzzwords, these technologies are pivotal in facilitating seamless collaboration among designers, shipyards and clients in the digital world. Looking ahead, a commitment to maintaining a delicate, yet strategic, balance between preserving the industry’s rich craftsmanship and integrating innovative technologies will continue to guide the sector forward.
This more technically ambitious approach marks the future for refits, promising more potential and opportunities to foster increased ambitions.
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As Israel resumes bombing in the north, thousands of Gazans face desperate conditions
As Israel resumes bombing in the north, thousands of Gazans face desperate conditions
Southern Gaza has seen the heaviest fighting over the past few weeks. But bombing has restarted in the north and the humanitarian situation has worsened there.
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The Spanish midfielder of Club América, Alvaro Fidalgohas a strong bond with the azulcrema institution, the footballer has gone through strong moments being part of the most winning club in Mexican football, from sad moments where he has been singled out to his current best moment where he is loved by all the fans for his delivery in blue-cream colors.
After being crowned champions of the Apertura 2023 tournament by beating the Tigres UANL, the player boasted on his social networks that he got a tattoo of an eagle with the date of the championship on his right forearm, so in an interview with the YouTube channel of the club explained the reason for this tattoo.
“It's something very simple. The date of the title… My first idea was to put the eagle with the cup, but I didn't want a very big tattoo. I'm not a fan of tattoos, at least before this one”
– Alvaro Fidalgo.
“It was my first title, the 14th took a long time, I trained very hard, I had a hard time getting to it and it was, we finally achieved it and we had to immortalize it with the date,” he added.
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He 'Maguito'He went through a viacrusis to win his first championship with the azulcrema team, he arrived in the capital of the Ais in 2021 and since then he suffered hard moments and painful eliminations with the team.
“The eagle because America marked me forever and well, it's going to be something that will be with me forever. Whether or not it is in a few years, the path I have to take… América is the most important club that has touched me in my career because it came to me at the key moment. So many fans, teammates, and the club marked me forever,” he stated.
It is worth mentioning that the Spaniard was close to leaving this semester, after a great offer from Zenit of Russian football, however, chose to remain in Mexico and at the moment it seems that he will not return to Europe.
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While football fans will have to wait a week to see the Super Bowl, everyone is excited to watch the Pro Bowl Games. The NFL switched up their Pro Bowl format last year, and it was a huge hit. Therefore, the Pro Bowl Games are back in 2024.
Now, we will explain everything you need to know about the action-packed weekend full of the brightest stars in the NFL.
What events are a part of the Pro Bowl Games?
Last season was the first to see the Pro Bowl rebranded to the Pro Bowl Games. For years, the Pro Bowl lacked interest from fans. Many star players would opt out of the game, and the selection process was questionable because of this. Additionally, players didn't want to risk injury, so the quality of the game was very low as players gave minimal effort.
To fix this problem, the NFL went with a whole new format starting last season. Instead of a tackle football game, the game is now flag football. There are also a number of skills competitions, including Precision Passing, Best Catch, Closest to the Pin, High Stakes, Dodgeball, Kick Tac Toe, Snap Shots, Madden NFL Head-to-Head, Gridiron Gauntlet, Tug-of-War, and Move the Chains. More information on the Pro Bowl Games format can be found here.
The changes sparked new interest as the Pro Bowl Games provided more entertainment and a less serious tone. It made it more fun and less risky for the players as well, which ultimately has led to the players creating a better product.
When and where are the Pro Bowl Games?
The Pro Bowl Games will take place over two days. On Thursday, Feb. 1, there will be the Thursday Skills Showdown. The events will last from 7 p.m. ET to 8:30 p.m. ET. On Sunday, Feb. 4, there will be the Sunday Pro Bowl Games Championship. A few more skills competitions will take place during this day, which also has the flag football game. It will be from 3 p.m. ET to 6 p.m. ET. The Pro Bowl Games are at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
How to watch the Pro Bowl Games
The Thursday Skills Showdown will be broadcast on ESPN. The Sunday Pro Bowl Championships will have a few more options for watching, including ESPN, ABC, Disney XD, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, and NFL+. You can catch both days on fuboTV as well.
Michelle Beisner-Buck, Robert Griffin III, Ryan Clark, Marcus Spears, Dan Orlovsky, Scott Van Pelt, and Laura Rutledge will provide coverage of the Pro Bowl Games.
*Watch the Pro Bowl Games live with fuboTV (click for a free trial)*
While the new format for the Pro Bowl Games has brought excitement to the AFC vs. NFC showdown, the problem still remains that a number of the best players opt out of the game. There will be 27 total Pro Bowl replacements this season, 14 of which are replacements for Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers players playing in the Super Bowl.
AFC roster
Note: * Denotes a Pro Bowl replacement player
Note: ^ Denotes a Pro Bowler who won't be playing in the Pro Bowl Games
Quarterback: Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), Gardner Minshew* (Indianapolis Colts)
Running Back: Raheem Mostert (Miami Dolphins), James Cook (Buffalo Bills), Derrick Henry (Tennessee Titans)
Fullback: Alec Ingold (Miami Dolphins)
Wide Receiver: Tyreek Hill (Miami Dolphins), Amari Cooper^ (Cleveland Browns), Keenan Allen (Los Angeles Rams), Ja'Marr Chase (Cincinnati Bengals), Stefon Diggs* (Buffalo Bills)
Tight End: Travis Kelce^ (Kansas City Chiefs), David Njoku (Cleveland Browns), Evan Engram* (Jacksonville Jaguars)
Offensive Tackle: Laremy Tunsil (Houston Texans), Dion Dawkins (Buffalo Bills), Terron Armstead (Miami Dolphins)
Offensive Guard: Quenton Nelson (Indianapolis Colts), Joel Bitonio^ (Cleveland Browns), Joe Thuney^ (Kansas City Chiefs), Kevin Zeitler* (Baltimore Ravens), Wyatt Teller* (Cleveland Browns)
Center: Creed Humphrey^ (Kansas City Chiefs), Tyler Linderbaum (Baltimore Ravens), Ryan Kelly* Indianapolis Colts)
Defensive End: Myles Garrett (Cleveland Browns), Maxx Crosby^ (Las Vegas Raiders), Trey Hendrickson (Cincinnati Bengals), Will Anderson* (Houston Texans)
Interior Lineman: Chris Jones^ (Kansas City Chiefs), Quinnen Williams (New York Jets), Justin Madubuike (Baltimore Ravens), DeForest Buckner* (Indianapolis Colts)
Outside Linebacker: T.J. Watt^ (Pittsburgh Steelers), Khalil Mack^ (Los Angeles Chargers), Josh Allen (Jacksonville Jaguars), Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah* (Cleveland Browns), Jermaine Johnson* (New York Jets)
Inside Linebacker: Roquan Smith (Baltimore Ravens), Patrick Queen (Baltimore Ravens)
Cornerback: Patrick Surtain (Denver Broncos), Sauce Gardner (New York Jets), Jalen Ramsey (Miami Dolphins), Denzel Ward (Cleveland Browns)
Free Safety: Minkah Fitzpatrick (Pittsburgh Steelers), Justin Simmons (Denver Broncos)
Strong Safety: Kyle Hamilton (Baltimore Ravens)
Long Snapper: Ross Matiscik (Jacksonville Jaguars)
Punter: AJ Cole (Las Vegas Raiders)
Kicker: Justin Tucker (Baltimore Ravens)
Return Specialist: Marvin Mims Jr. (Denver Broncos)
Special Teamer: Miles Killebrew (Pittsburgh Steelers)
NFC roster
Quarterback: Brock Purdy^ (San Francisco 49ers), Dak Prescott^ (Dallas Cowboys), Matthew Stafford^ (Los Angeles Rams), Jalen Hurts* (Philadelphia Eagles), Baker Mayfield* (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Geno Smith* (Seattle Seahawks)
Running Back: Christian McCaffrey^ (San Francisco 49ers), D'Andre Swift (Philadelphia Eagles), Kyren Williams (Los Angeles Rams), Jahmyr Gibbs* (Detroit Lions)
Fullback: Kyle Juszczyk^ (San Francisco 49ers), C.J. Ham* (Minnesota Vikings)
Wide Receiver: CeeDee Lamb (Dallas Cowboys), A.J. Brown^ (Philadelphia Eagles), Mike Evans^ (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Puka Nacua (Los Angeles Rams), Amon-Ra St. Brown* (Detroit Lions), DK Metcalf* (Seattle Seahawks)
Tight End: George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers), Sam LaPorta (Detroit Lions)
Offensive Tackle: Trent Williams^ (San Francisco 49ers), Lane Johnson (Philadelphia Eagles), Penei Sewell (Detroit Lions), Tristan Wirfs* (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Offensive Guard: Zack Martin (Dallas Cowboys), Chris Lindstrom (Atlanta Falcons), Landon Dickerson (Philadelphia Eagles)
Center: Jason Kelce (Philadelphia Eagles), Frank Ragnow (Detroit Lions)
Defensive End: Nick Bosa (San Francisco 49ers), Montez Sweat (Chicago Bears), Aidan Hutchinson (Detroit Lions)
Interior Lineman: Aaron Donald^ (Los Angeles Rams), Dexter Lawrence (New York Giants), Javon Hargrave^ (San Francisco 49ers), Derrick Brown* (Carolina Panthers), Kenny Clark* (Green Bay Packers)
Outside Linebackers: Micah Parsons (Dallas Cowboys), Danielle Hunter (Minnesota Vikings), Haason Reddick (Philadelphia Eagles)
Inside Linebackers: Fred Warner (San Francisco 49ers), Bobby Wagner (Seattle Seahawks)
Cornerback: DaRon Bland (Dallas Cowboys), Charvarius Ward^ (San Francisco 49ers), Jaylon Johnson (Chicago Bears), Devon Witherspoon (Seattle Seahawks), Darius Slay* (Philadelphia Eagles)
Free Safety: Jessie Bates (Atlanta Falcons)
Strong Safety Budda Baker (Arizona Cardinals), Julian Love (Seattle Seahawks)
Long Snapper: Andrew DePaola (Minnesota Vikings)
Punter: Bryan Anger (Dallas Cowboys)
Kicker: Brandon Aubrey (Dallas Cowboys)
Return Specialist: Rashid Shaheed (New Orleans Saints)
Special Teamer: Jalen Reeves-Maybin^ (Detroit Lions), Nick Bellore* (Seattle Seahawks)
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By Erin Pearson and Chris Vedelago
A man charged over the alleged firebombing of a Burgertory restaurant in Caulfield last year is also accused of torching a tobacco store in Bendigo on Monday.
Police arrested a 25-year-old, from Preston, on Thursday and charged him with arson, robbery and car theft after the burger store was gutted by fire on the corner of Glen Huntly and Hawthorn roads in the early hours of November 10 last year.
He was also charged with arson over a blaze that caused $4 million worth of damage to a Bendigo tobacco store, but police said it was not linked to the tit-for-tat fires being investigated by the Lunar taskforce into Victoria’s tobacco wars.
The 25-year-old will appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, while a 27-year-old man from St Albans was bailed to face court on Friday charged with arson and car theft.
The pair were arrested after a lengthy investigation, with police confirming the Burgertory attack was not a hate crime.
Owner Hasheam “Hash” Tayeh alleged on the day of the fire he had been the target of a hate crime after he had spoken out about the war in Gaza.
A rally in support of Tayeh – and more generally, Palestine – in the area that night turned ugly when a pro-Palestine group clashed with a pro-Israel group, with police pepper-spraying at least one protester as tensions over the war began to boil over.
“We know this incident was not a hate crime; it wasn’t motivated by prejudice or politics,” said Moorabbin Investigation and Response Inspector Scott Dwyer.
“Our members have been working diligently on this case to hold those [allegedly] responsible to account and prevent further crimes like this from occurring.
“Not only did this blaze destroy a business, it also put innocent members of the public at risk of being injured.
“Victoria Police will continue to target anyone connected to criminality that recklessly puts others in harm’s way.”
Tayeh’s lawyer, Moustafa Kheir, said in a statement on Wednesday that Burgertory was assisting police, including providing all evidence of threats and intimidation received by the chain before the alleged arson attack.
Kheir said the chain was pleased the investigation had now progressed.
“Burgertory fully respects the criminal justice system process and looks forward to achieving justice and information around the motive behind this dangerous crime.”
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Research finds most people report hiding illnesses from those around them
BOSTON - A new analysis finds FOMO or "the fear of missing out" drives many people to conceal the fact that they're sick from others around them.
If your co-worker with the sniffles says, "It's just allergies", you should think twice before believing them. A team at the University of Michigan looked at data on more than 4,000 university students, health care employees, and online crowdsourced workers. They found that 75% reported hiding their illness from people around them, possibly putting those individuals in harm's way.
Reasons included wanting to attend social events like parties and not wanting to miss work. Researchers said people are choosing to put their own goals ahead of the safety of others which can have huge public-health consequences.
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Stuck In Back-to-Back Virtual Meetings? Here’s How to Avoid Zoom Fatigue
Renowned organizational psychologist Adam Grant said it best: “Zoom fatigue is not burnout. It’s boreout.” You’d think after almost four years since the pandemic began and we were all thrust onto one mindless Zoom after another, that we’d have figured out how to prevent Zoom fatigue.
New York Times bestselling author of books Hidden Potential and Think Again, Grant cites a recent study from the American Psychological Association that describes virtual meetings as “more mentally taxing” than other types. These meetings are leading to “Zoom fatigue,” in which participants are too exhausted to engage properly. The researchers divide the finding into two subcategories:
- Active fatigue—This is the feeling that results after exertion, when you finally turn off the camera and take a sigh, for example.
- Passive fatigue—This is drowsiness or sleepiness, which might happen from listening to one too many Zoom calls in which you aren’t really an active participant.
We’ve all been there, on both counts. The researchers conclude that participants tend to experience passive fatigue more often during virtual meetings, while in face-to-face meetings participants didn’t experience either. The researchers add that passive fatigue can have a detrimental influence on cognitive performance, meaning that virtual meetings might literally be hurting progress rather than helping.
How to combat Zoom fatigue
So, what is a remote worker to do? Here are a few tips on combating Zoom fatigue, from those trying to put the spark back into virtual meetings, one innovation at a time.
Try some better tech
If you are still using the same setup you were when you began working remotely, it might be time to check in with yourself, and maybe your tech team. Are you optimizing technology to best engage in meetings?
David McQuarrie, chief commercial officer at HP, says keeping multiple speakers in the frame or showing various participants while whiteboarding at the same time can, “create an experience where everyone has equal opportunity to engage.” He reminds users to also enable stronger audio and video quality, removing distracting sounds for better focus.
McQuarrie also points to the fact that, despite these challenges, according to HP’s research, 77% of employees prefer a hybrid model. “And even with this flexibility, hybrid workers still face challenges, as less than a quarter say they are thriving in their current work environment. One key pain point employees struggle with is feeling included in meetings, whether in the office or joining virtually from another location,” he adds.
So, give your technology a bit of a brush-up to ensure you are optimizing your opportunity to engage as much as possible and not just staring at the same speaker the whole time.
Swap small group check-ins for 1:1’s
Have you ever had coffee with a group of friends and couldn’t get a word in? Then you know that a one-on-one coffee date might be much more enjoyable. The same is true for Zoom. Amanda Cross, content marketing manager for Nectar in Forrest City, Arkansas, instituted a streamlined model she uses with her freelancers and clients.
“I work for a company that centers around helping employees feel more valued and appreciated at work. When I decided to run my meetings, I knew a large portion of that meeting should be about ensuring that my freelancer felt valued by myself and the company I worked for,” Cross says. It wasn’t immediate, but now she feels all her meetings are engaging.
In her monthly, 30-minute 1:1 meetings, she discusses:
- Positive impacts the team member is making, including data analytics
- Company-wide updates to mission and values, or survey results that might be relevant to that person specifically
- Briefings for upcoming projects, to “make sure we are on the same page,” she wrote on a LinkedIn post about her meeting style
“It’s a fantastic way to start the month and discuss content with someone who gets it. It’s also a great way to see another person’s perspective on what we are creating,” Cross says. “I mostly communicate asynchronously with my freelancer, but this meeting lets me get to know the person behind the content so that I can send her better/more informed briefs along the way.”
Challenge what you’ve been doing in the past
Change isn’t easy. But for Cross, it has been essential to improving and fine-tuning meetings to be the most beneficial for all parties. She shares a recent example:
“At one point, I changed how I displayed analytics. While… I was trying to uncover what articles created the most impact, I could tell that this was too much information for my freelancer. The next month, I moved to a different format where I gave the total page views and a look into our top five pieces. This was a much more productive use of time because it’s not her responsibility to consider what’s not working. That falls on my plate to glean learnings from.”
She hopes others will not be afraid to experiment, consider a new format and let the conversation go where it leads.
Combat Zoom fatigue by getting more hands-on
All that research above points to the necessity of feeling like you are at an in-person meeting. Valerie Bihet, founder of VIBE Agency, an event production company in Miami, decided to get creative to overcome the Zoom fatigue problem.
She made “reaction sticks”—a popsicle stick with printouts of various icons glued to the top—and sent them to each employee.
She used a heart icon to symbolize love for an idea; a lightbulb to indicate having a thought or idea to contribute to the meeting; and a winking face to show agreement.
Everyone has to use one stick at least once in the meetings, and whoever uses the lightbulb icon the most by the end of each quarter receives a prize.
Someone has to be in charge of the tally during each meeting, but it keeps team members incentivized to not only pay attention, but to contribute to the meeting.
Some of Bihet’s employees took it one step further, making additional reaction sticks with different emojis so they have a collection to choose from.
“I have found that gamification is always very key to keeping people engaged. We inherently want to win. We are competitive by nature. So when you can create a meeting agenda that allows a little competition, it encourages those invited to not only attend, but be excited to attend to see if they can win,” Bihet says.
More Zoom fatigue remedes
Bihet’s Zoom fatigue remedies don’t stop there. Here’s what else she recommends when your team is struggling with virtual meeting fatigue:
- Always start with an interactive icebreaker. Keep it short (15 minutes or so) and include some questions to get people started.
- Visual aids are key to avoiding Zoom fatigue. Slides, videos and photo sharing are all ways to break up the monotony. No one wants to have someone talking at them for the entire meeting.
- Use the polls and surveys feature. This is the fastest way to reengage attention because the feature pops up on attendees’ screens. Plus, our curious nature means we’ll want to see the results. To do that on Zoom, attendees have to vote or reply.
- Theme the meeting. If you are meeting for more than one hour or the meeting is a key monthly/quarterly session, add a theme to the agenda. Create a digital background and send it to all participants. It will pique their interest and create a unifying element.
- Include moments for movement. A general rule of thumb is to include a physical movement break every 90 minutes if the meeting is all day or multiple days.
So, choose an idea and surprise your staff with more engaging elements and features during the next meeting. Or better yet, make sure that meeting couldn’t have been an email.
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Man City confirm big-money Laura Blindkilde Brown signing from Aston Villa as they look to keep chase with Emma Hayes' Chelsea in WSL title raceJames HunsleyManchester CityManchester City WomenLaura BlindkildeWomen's footballWSLManchester City have completed the signing of Laura Blindkilde Brown from Aston Villa, with the midfielder penning a three-and-a-half year deal.Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues belowCity confirm Blindkilde Brown signingMidfielder pens three-and-a-half year dealCity also complete Pritchard and O'Hanlon deals
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The top team in Conference USA takes the court as Sam Houston visits Western Kentucky. It is time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Sam Houston-Western Kentucky prediction, pick, and how-to-watch.
Sam Houston enters the game at 12-9 on the year, and 5-1 in conference play, while having the inside track to get the top seed in the conference tournament. They opened conference play with an 81-77 victory over Louisiana Tech, who is also now 5-1 in conference play. They would win their next two games, before losing by 16 to Liberty. Still, Sam Houston has bounced back winning their last two games overall.
Meanwhile, Western Kentucky is 14-6 on the year, but just 3-3 in conference play. They have lost two of their last three, with close losses to New Mexico State and UTEP. Last time out it was a six-point over FIU. They have already faced Sam Houston this year, and it was at Sam Houston. Sam Houston had a six-point lead at the half, but Western Kentucky took the lead with 3:16 left in the game. Still, Sam Houston would come away with a 78-74 win.
Here are the college basketball odds, courtesy of FanDuel.
College Basketball Odds: Sam Houston-Western Kentucky Odds
Sam Houston: +3.5 (-105)
Moneyline: +146
Western Kentucky: -3.5 (-115)
Moneyline: -176
Over: 153.5 (-115)
Under: 153.5 (-105)
How to Watch Sam Houston vs. Western Kentucky
Time: 9:00 PM ET/ 6:00 PM PT
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Why Sam Houston Will Cover The Spread/Win
Sam Houston is ranked 182nd in KenPom adjusted efficiency rankings this year. They are 226th in the nation in adjusted offensive efficiency and 158th in adjusted defensive efficiency. Sam Houston is 248th in the nation in points per game this year, while sitting 311th in effective field goal percentage. Lamar Wilkerson comes in with 15.0 points per game this year while shooting 43.9 percent from the field. Meanwhile, Davon Barnes comes in with 13.9 points per game this year. Further, Jaden Ray is the leading passer on the team, with 4.0 assists per game this year.
Sam Houston is 89th in the nation in rebounds per game this year and they are 71st in the nation in defensive rebounding rate this year. Damon Nicholas Jr. comes in with 5.9 rebounds per game this year, while also having 7.5 points per game. Meanwhile, Kian Scroggins comes in with 5.9 rebounds per game as well, with his 6.1 points per game. Rounding out the top rebounders is Souleymane Doumbia comes in with 5.8 rebounds per game this year.
Sam Houston is 166th in the nation in opponent points per game but 243rd in the nation in opponent effective field goal percentage. Damon Nicholas comes in with 1.4 steals per game this year, while Lamar Wilkerson and Derrick Brown both have over a steal per game. Further, Doumbia has 1.2 blocks per game this year.
Why Western Kentucky Will Cover The Spread/Win
Western Kentucky is ranked 159th in the nation in adjusted efficiency rankings this year. They are 235th in adjusted offensive efficiency and 98th in adjusted defensive efficiency this year. Western Kentucky is 59th in the nation in points per game this year, while sitting 127th in effective field goal percentage this year. Don McHenry leads the way this year. He comes in with 14.8 points per game this year while shooting 45 percent from the field. Further, Brandon Newman and Khristian Lander have both scored well. Newman has 10.7 points per game while Lander has 10.1 points per game, while also having 2.6 assists per game.
Western Kentucky is 38th in the nation in rounds per game this year. They are 15th in the nation in defensive rebounds, while sitting 92nd in defensive rebounding percentage. Newman leads the team in rebounds per game this year. He has 6.3 rebounds per game on the season. Meanwhile, both Babacar Faye and Rodney Howard both come in with over five rebounds per game. Further, two other plays have over four per game as Western Kentucky has 40.5 rebounds per game.
Western Kentucky is 251st in the nation in opponent points per game this year, but at 76th in opponent effective field goal percentage. Tyrone Marshall Jr. leads with 1.7 steals per game this year, while four other plays have one or more steals per game this year. Further, Marshall also has 1.3 blocks per game this year.
Final Sam Houston-Western Kentucky Prediction & Pick
While Sam Houston won this first game of the year, and while Sam Houston is tied for the lead in the conference, they are not the better team in this game. They do not have the same level of offense, and further, Western Kentucky is the better rebounding team. Take Western Kentucky to avenge their earlier loss being at home in this one.
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Final Sam Houston-Western Kentucky Prediction & Pick: Western Kentucky -3.5 (115)
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Californians don't have to pass a background check every time they buy bullets, federal judge rules
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California residents don't have to pay for and pass a background check every time they buy bullets, a federal judge has ruled.
The Tuesday ruling by U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez took effect immediately. California Attorney General Rob Bonta asked Benitez on Wednesday to delay the ruling to give him time to appeal the decision. It's unclear if Benitez will grant that request.
Many states, including California, make people pass a background check before they can buy a gun. California goes a step further by requiring a background check, which cost either $1 or $19 depending on eligibility, every time people buy bullets. A few other states also require background checks for buying ammunition, but most let people buy a license that is good for a few years.
California's law is meant to help police find people who have guns illegally - like convicted felons, people with mental illnesses and those with some domestic violence convictions. Sometimes they order kits online and assemble guns in their home. The guns don't have serial numbers and are difficult for law enforcement to track, but the people who own them show up in background checks when they try to buy bullets.
Benitez said California's law violates the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution because if people can't buy bullets, they can't use their guns for self-defense. He criticized the state's automated background check system, which he said rejected about 11% of applicants, or 58,087 requests, in the first half of 2023.
"How many of the 58,087 needed ammunition to defend themselves against an impending criminal threat and how many were simply preparing for a sporting event, we will never know," Benitez wrote. "What is known is that in almost all cases, the 322 individuals that are rejected each day are being denied permission to freely exercise their Second Amendment right - a right which our Founders instructed shall not be infringed."
FILE - Chris Puehse, owner of Foothill Ammo, displays .45-caliber ammunition for sale at his store in Shingle Springs, Calif., on June 11, 2019. A federal judge on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, struck down a California law requiring people pay for a background check every time they purchase ammunition. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
Bonta had argued advances in technology - including buying ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers, on the internet - require a new approach to enforcing gun laws. Benitez rejected the argument, citing a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that set a new standard for interpreting gun laws. The decision says gun laws must be consistent with the nation's historical tradition of firearm regulation. Benitez ruled there is no history of background checks for ammunition purchases.
"States could have addressed the problem of dangerous armed citizens in this way, but they did not," Benitez wrote. "When states addressed the concern at all, they addressed it by later seizing firearms from the individual rather than preventing ahead of time the acquisition of ammunition by all individuals."
Bonta said Benitez's ruling puts public safety at risk.
"These laws were put in place as a safeguard and a way of protecting the people of California - and they work," Bonta said. "We will move quickly to correct this dangerous mistake."
Chuck Michel, president and general counsel of the California Rifle & Pistol Association, said California's requirement for a background check on all ammunition purchases "has not made anyone safer."
"But it has made it much more difficult and expensive for law-abiding gun owners to exercise their Second Amendment right to defend themselves and their family," he said.
California has some of the nation's toughest gun laws. Many of them are being challenged in court in light of the new standard set by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Benitez has already struck down two other California gun laws - one that banned detachable magazines that have more than 10 bullets and another that banned the sale of assault-style weapons. Those decisions have been appealed. Other laws being challenged include rules requiring gun stores to have digital surveillance systems and restricting the sale of new handguns.
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Diamonds are a girl’s best friend – so it’s good that Michael B. Jordan is covered in them. Michael is the new face of David Yurman’s first-ever Men’s High Jewelry collection, “The Vault.”
MBJ dropped sexy ‘Vault’ photos on social media promoting the new accessory collab. His January 30 Instagram carousel post includes three images. Celebrity photographer Tyler Mitchell captured the “Vault” moments.
Each photo gives the girlies the close-ups they need of the wholesome heartthrob effortlessly modeling the brand. We honestly didn’t know diamonds could get any sexier.
Michael B. Jordan and David Yurman bring the heat, introducing black “tank top” season in the middle of winter
MBJ wears black tops in each photo, allowing the jewelry pieces to shine. The headline shot features Michael in a sleeveless turtleneck, the second in a black muscle tank, and the final in a long-sleeve v-neck sweater. Different pieces, including bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces, shine in the images.
Styled by Jason Bolden, the dark colors worn in the campaign were selected on purpose. MBJ spoke to People about the shoot and described it as a “collaborative process.”
The new global ambassador also said, “These [jewelry pieces] look great against an all-black suit or dressed down with a black tank top. They make a statement on their own, so you really don’t have to do much with the rest of your look to stand out.”
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Thanks to Michael B. Jordan, we have a reason to love diamonds (even more).
Michael’s cool style, sophisticated look, and overall swag seem to be a perfect match for the traditional brand. David Yurman agrees.
“Michael is a multitalented artist who exhibits a mastery and elegance in every project that he takes on,” a company rep told press about tapping Michael for the campaign gig. “There’s no one better suited to communicate the magnitude of this collection than him.”
Pieces from “The Vault” are available through appointment at select stores worldwide. The 30-piece capsule consists of bold necklaces, bracelets, rings, and cufflinks. According to a company press release, the jewelry is inspired by architecture, mythology, and nature and features bespoke cuts and illusion settings.
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Shield AI is a defense technology company building one of the world’s best AI pilot for aircraft and also makes the V-BAT Teams AI drone swarm product.
The Shield AI drones take off vertically and then tilt and fly horizontally at high speed. It will give 24/7 coverage, over 30,000 square miles, to find, fix, and put at risk over a thousand adversarial assets in a GPS- and Comms- contested environment.
This is not some pre-scripted drone light show. It’s fully autonomous, read and react, complex mission execution from take-off to landing. V-BAT Teams is powered by Hivemind, the world’s best AI pilot and the most strategic defense tech of our generation. AI pilots enable aircraft to maneuver without GPS or communications and enable the concept of intelligent teaming – the ability to autonomously read and react to each other, adversaries, and the environment to accomplish the mission.
And every mission makes them better. Like self-driving cars, when one V-BAT flies, the fleet learns. Flight experience is accumulated, retained, and shared at unprecedented speeds and scales. Winning is not enough, this is how we dominate, this is why the enemy is going to stay home.
V-BAT Teams enables multiple V-BATs to autonomously execute missions in electronically contested environments while reading and reacting to adversaries, the environment, and the other V-BATs executing the mission. It comes in the form of a modular Nvidia GPU upgrade running Hivemind, Shield AI’s AI pilot, which is loaded into the modular payload bay of the V-BAT.
V-BAT Teams enables warfighters to have 24/7 comprehensive coverage over large geographic regions to find, fix, and target thousands of enemy assets in operational, electronically contested areas at an affordable price.
Features and Capabilities:
AI and Autonomy Breakthroughs: Powered by Shield AI’s Hivemind AI pilot, V-BAT Teams operate autonomously in high-threat environments without the dependence on GPS or communications.
Scalability: Starting with smaller formations in 2023, V-BAT Teams can scale to support hundreds and even thousands of aircraft in future deployments.
Streamlined System Updates: V-BAT Teams receives quarterly software updates and biennial autonomy compute payload releases.
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Shield AI is now accepting orders for V-BAT Teams, with deliveries occurring in 2024. As defense technology continues to evolve, V-BAT Teams are positioned at the forefront, ushering in a new era of aerial autonomy in military operations.
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From the occupied West Bank, an emergency hotline assists rescue efforts in Gaza
From the occupied West Bank, an emergency hotline assists rescue efforts in Gaza
NPR visits an emergency hotline center in the West Bank assisting first responders in the Gaza Strip.
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NSW’s longest-serving treasurer and Labor heavyweight Michael Egan – who helped deliver the Sydney Olympics and bring down significant government debt – has died, aged 75.
Egan, who died on Wednesday night after a long illness, was the state’s treasurer for almost a decade and also Macquarie University’s longest-serving chancellor officiating over the graduation of 43,000 students between 2008 and 2019.
He entered politics in October 1978, as the member for Cronulla, before moving to the upper house where he served for more than 18 years. When he announced his retirement from Macquarie Street in January 2005, Egan said: “After 35 years of political combat, I think it’s time for me to move on.”
In a statement, Premier Chris Minns said Egan, who was the first treasurer to serve in the upper house, dedicated his long career to serving the people of NSW.
“While Labor to his bootstraps and not one to altercate in undertones, Michael cherished our democratic institutions and always acted to ensure they deserved the public’s trust,” Minns said.
“Impatient with theorists and purists, he excelled at producing economic and social reforms through the messy compromise of politics.”
Minns said that on becoming treasurer, Egan “rapidly returned the NSW Budget to surplus and kept it there, building the Carr Government’s reputation for economic and fiscal competence”.
“During his stewardship, NSW all but eliminated net government debt while also investing heavily to improve essential services and infrastructure and hosting the Olympic Games,” Minns said.
In March 2022, Egan received an honorary doctorate in Macquarie’s Michael Egan Hall.
“He boasted he had personally graduated more than 43,000 students, a record – like his tenure as Treasurer – unlikely ever to be broken,” Minns’ statement said.
Egan was also chair of the Australia Day Council of NSW between 2006 and 2010, and chair of the Centenary Institute of Cancer Medicine and Cell Biology since 2009.
“Michael will be greatly missed by all who knew him,” Minns said.
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Good Day Cafe reopens in North Andover 5 months after devastating floods
NORTH ANDOVER - A North Andover cafe is back open after being destroyed by floods in August of last year. The rains cost the hot spot more than $100,000 in damages.
"Basically, everything was destroyed in here. The water came over the doors once they were shut. It came in through the crevices underneath," remembers Greg Lindsay, owner of Good Day Cafe. "The toy company that moved in a couple of doors down, they had toys floating down the street literally."
The water rushed through High Street flooding the building. Lindsay says the basement was flooded up to the ceiling and into his first-floor restaurant. The damages were so severe that his cafe had to be gutted for repairs. It took five months to get the place restored.
"Basically, there was bacteria in the water, so we just couldn't take any chances with that," explains Lindsay.
His landlord covered the repair costs, but his insurance covered only the spoiled food, and none of the equipment damage. They tried to get by financially with catering orders, but eventually the public stepped up to help them out. The community raised $65,000.
"We had GoFundMe done for us from people across the street and Tavern on High," said Lindsay. "Honestly, without that we wouldn't have been able to reopen."
Good Day Cafe had a partial opening before the holidays, but has become fully operational in the last two weeks. They hope to find a way to repay the community for their kindness.
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SportNRLTeen's brutal try racks up 100m viewsA TikTok video of a Parramatta Junior's brutal length-of-the-field try has racked up over 100 million views, and prompted calls for him to be scouted by NFL teams.February 1, 2024 — 7.38amSaveLog in, register or subscribe to save articles for later.Save videos for laterAdd videos to your saved list and come back to them any time.Got itLoadingReplayReplay videoPlay videoPlay video
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Klopp unearths another gem as Bradley, 20, enjoys 'dream' game in Liverpool's 4-1 win over Chelsea
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) - Jurgen Klopp seems to have unearthed another gem in his final season at Liverpool after 20-year-old right back Conor Bradley scored one goal and set up two more in a 4-1 win over Chelsea in the Premier League on Wednesday.
Bradley, an academy product, has been filling in for Trent Alexander-Arnold during the England international's recent injury layoff. He did his best impression of Liverpool's first-choice right back in the way he took his goal and assisted on others for Diogo Jota and Dominik Szoboszlai at Anfield.
"It just feels like I´m in a dream," said Bradley, a Northern Ireland international who joined Liverpool's youth academy in 2019. "It's unbelievable."
Luis Diaz grabbed Liverpool's fourth goal in a relentless, dominant display by the hosts that included a missed penalty by Darwin Nunez, who struck the post with his attempt and hit the goal frame three times in total in the match.
By securing the 200th Premier League win of Klopp's tenure, Liverpool maintained its five-point lead over Manchester City, which also won Wednesday by beating Burnley 3-1. City has a game in hand.
With Klopp announcing Friday that he will be leaving at the end of the season after nearly nine years in charge, Liverpool will be hard to stop as the team makes an emotionally charged push for the title.
Liverpool's Conor Bradley, left, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Chelsea, at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Wednesday, Jan.31, 2024. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Klopp has plenty of strength in depth for the run-in, with Bradley turning out to be a nice surprise and clearly able to provide great cover for Alexander-Arnold.
Bradley was constantly marauding forward and he slipped in Jota, who dribbled between Thiago Silva and Benoit Badiashile before shooting home left-footed to give Liverpool a 23rd-minute lead.
Bradley added a second in the 39th by running onto a pass from Diaz, advancing 30 meters and driving a low shot into the far corner from just inside the area. It was a finish of which Alexander-Arnold would have been proud, just like the cross Bradley provided for Szoboszlai to head home in the 65th.
"Trent should take care of his position," Szoboszlai said in a cheeky warning to Alexander-Arnold given Bradley's form.
Bradley said he'd done "pretty well" in Alexander-Arnold's absence.
"It was unfortunate the way Trent got injured," he said. "I just had to try to take my chance."
Nunez made up for his penalty miss by crossing for Diaz to score in the 79th, restoring Liverpool's three-goal cushion after Christopher Nkunku netted for Chelsea in the 71st after coming on as a substitute.
There was a huge gulf between the teams, and the manner of Liverpool's win might be psychologically damaging for Chelsea ahead of their meeting in the League Cup final on Feb. 25.
"It´s so clear they were much better than us," Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino said. "We lost every single duel."
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Liverpool's Conor Bradley celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Chelsea, at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Wednesday, Jan.31, 2024. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Liverpool supporters cheer Liverpool's Conor Bradley as he sits on the bech during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Chelsea, at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Wednesday, Jan.31, 2024. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Liverpool's Luis Diaz celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Chelsea, at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Wednesday, Jan.31, 2024. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Liverpool's Luis Diaz scores his side's fourth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Chelsea, at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Wednesday, Jan.31, 2024. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp stands during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Chelsea, at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Wednesday, Jan.31, 2024. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Liverpool's Diogo Jota celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Chelsea, at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Wednesday, Jan.31, 2024. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
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Squid Game: The Challenge winner finally receives historic $4.56million cash prize
Mai Whelan confirmed she has finally received her record-breaking cash prize after winning Netflix's Squid Game: The Challenge almost one year ago.
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Mai Whelan is officially a multi-millionaire after taking part in Netflix’s reality series, Squid Game: The Challenge.
The 55-year-old was one of 456 contestants to take part in the real-life version of the acclaimed Korean drama.
Although the immigration adjudicator was announced as the winner of the whopping $4.56 million prize, she was forced to wait 10 months for the cash.
Mai won the show almost a year ago in February 2023, with the finale not airing on the streamer until later that year in December.
After reports of the delayed winnings, a source close to the production informed PEOPLE the contestant was aware of the payment schedule.
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They claimed that Mai knew the prize money would be disbursed after the airing of the show's season one finale.
Thankfully, the wait seems to be over as it has been reported that the 55-year-old has now received her money.
As for her winnings, player 287 told Entertainment Tonight about her plans and shared: “I have charitable causes I wanna contribute more to.”
Mai went on to disclose her desire to sponsor “kids receiving education and helping the elderly with their basic needs and health care,” as well as “the wildlife and the climate.”
She added: “I think those are very important to how we see the world so that way we can live in it and enjoy it for everybody, not just us at the present moment.”
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Mai’s victory was sealed after a final game of Rock, Paper, Scissors with fellow competitor and scuba diver instructor Phill Cain.
After her win, she was overcome with emotion and expressed uncertainty about whether to cry or cheer at her win.
In a reflective moment, she emphasized the belief that anything is possible with determination and courage.
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The top team in the WAC takes the court as Grand Canyon hosts Seattle U. It is time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Seattle U-Grand Canyon prediction, pick, and how-to-watch.
Seattle U enters the game sitting at 12-8 on the year with a 5-4 record in WAC play. When the conference play slate started in full, Seattle U won their first two games, with a 17-point win over Utah Tech and then a two-point win over California Baptist. They would then lose three straight but have won their last two games.
Meanwhile, Grand Canyon comes in at 19-2 on the year. They started 3-0 before a loss to South Carolina. After that, they would win 14 straight games and have also won their last two straight. Their one loss was the last time thye faced Seattle U in Seattle. Grand Canyon held the lead most of the first half but would lead by just two at the half. Grand Canyon would have a seven-point lead with just five minutes left in the game, but they would fall 86-79.
Here are the college basketball odds, courtesy of FanDuel.
College Basketball Odds: Seattle U-Grand Canyon Odds
Seattle U: +9.5 (-115)
Moneyline: +340
Grand Canyon: -9.5 (-105)
Moneyline: -450
Over: 138.5 (-110)
Under: 138.5 (-110)
How to Watch Seattle U vs. Grand Canyon
Time: 9:00 PM ET/ 6:00 PM PT
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Why Seattle U Will Cover The Spread/Win
Seattle U comes in ranked 125th in the nation in KenPom's adjusted efficiency rankings this year. They are 214th in the nation in adjusted offensive effect this year, while sitting 65th in adjusted defensive efficiency this year. Seattle is 168th in the nation in points per game this year but is 209th in effective field goal percentage. Cameron Tyson leads the way with 17.7 points per game this year, while he is shooting 40.9 percent from the field. Meanwhile, Alex Schumacher comes in with 13.8 points per game while leading the team with 4.8 assists per game this year. Rounding out the top scorers is John Christofilis who comes in with 13.1 points per game this year. Further, two other players are averaging over ten points per game this year.
Seattle is 130th in the nation in rebounds this year, still, they are 77th in the nation in defensive rebounding rate. Brandon Chatfield comes in with 6.3 rebounds per game this year, while he is averaging 10.3 points per game this season. Kobe Williamson comes in with 5.8 rebounds per game, while he is also averaging 10.2 points per game.
Seattle U is 80th in the nation in opponent points per game this year. They are 43rd in the nation in opponent effective field goal percentage. Alex Schumacher comes in with 1.2 steals per game this year. Further, Kobe Williamson comes in with a steal per game and 1.7 blocks per game this year.
Why Grand Canyon Will Cover The Spread/Win
Grand Canyon is ranked 62nd in the nation in KenPom's adjusted efficiency rankings. They are 83rd in adjusted offensive efficiency while sitting 49th in adjusted defensive efficiency. Grand Canyon is 66th in the nation in points per game but is 116th in effective field goal percentage. Tyon Grant-Forster comes in leading the team with 19.5 points per game this year, while he is shooting 44.3 percent from the field this year. Gabe McGlothan comes in with 14.8 points per game and is shooting 55.4 percent from the field.
Grand Canyon is 61st in the nation in rebounds per game. They are 24th in the nation in offensive rebounding rate this year though. McGlothan comes in as the leader here, with 7.8 rebounds per game this season. Further, he has over two offensive rebounds per game this season. Duke Brennan is second on the team with 6.4 rebounds per game this year. Rounding out the top rebounders is Tyon Grant-Foster, who comes in with 5.7 rebounds per game.
Grand Canyon is 40th in the nation in opponent points per game this year, while sitting 18th in blocks per game and 45th in steals per game this year. Collin Moore leads the way here, with 2.0 steals per game this year. Meanwhile, Tyon Grant-Foster and Gabe McGlothan both have over a steal per game and a block per game this year.
Final Seattle U-Grand Canyon Prediction & Pick
Grand Canyon comes into the game with their only conference loss being to Seattle U. They were five points favorites in the game but lost by seven. They are just 5-5 at home this year against the spread, and just 4-5 against the spread as a home favorite. Meanwhile, Seattle is 4-1 against the spread as a road underdog, and 6-1 overall as an underdog against the spread this year. Seattle will keep this game close and will cover again.
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Final Seattle U-Grand Canyon Prediction & Pick: Seattle +9.5 (-115)
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