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Young Motorcyclist Clings to Life Following Severe Wiley Park Collision
A dire traffic incident unfolded on Canterbury Road in Wiley Park, just before the clock hit 10pm. A 22-year-old motorcyclist found himself in a perilous situation following a head-on collision with a car. The young rider is presently engaged in a grim battle for life in the hospital.
Local Community in Shock
The incident has sent ripples of concern through the local community. Such severe accidents are not commonplace on Canterbury Road, making this event particularly shocking for residents. The event has prompted traffic authorities to commence investigations to identify the cause behind the collision.
Investigations Underway
Investigators are delving into various potential contributing factors—road conditions, visibility, and driver behavior. The objective is to ensure that such a tragic event does not repeat itself and to enhance the safety of the road for all users.
A Global Issue
Unfortunate incidents involving motorcyclists are not unique to Wiley Park or Australia. In fact, they’re a global concern. In Bangladesh, for instance, the surge in motorcycle popularity has led to an alarming increase in accidents. Studies reveal a significant number of fatalities and injuries linked to motorcycle accidents, often attributed to lax enforcement of traffic laws and inadequate usage of safety gear. Despite global efforts to curb motorcycle use through restrictions and penalties, the trend seems to be moving in the opposite direction.
As we usher in the new year, let us remember those who have lost their lives on our roads. And let’s strive to make our roads safer—for everyone.
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Meteorologist Kristy Steward's First Warning Forecast
Happy end of 2023! It’s looking like a decent first week of the new year, but wind, rain showers, and fluctuating temperatures are all in store.
As we ring in 2024 tonight, temperatures will be in the mid 30s and it’ll be dry.
We stay dry for the first half of the week ahead. Temperatures will fluctuate some. Highs on Monday in the low 50s drop to highs in the mid 40s on Tuesday. Winds will also be breezy Tuesday. Then, temperatures return to the low 50s Wednesday.
A low pressure system Thursday looks to bring us scattered rain showers and gusty winds. Temperatures will drop to the mid 40s again.
High pressure briefly brings us sunshine Friday before another system brings us scattered rain showers later Saturday into Sunday. This system also looks to bring breezy winds and slightly warmer air. Highs in the seasonable low 50s this weekend.
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Aaron Gordon believes he'll be able to return to the court on Monday to play against the Charlotte Hornets, he told The Denver Post on Sunday.
After missing the Denver Nuggets' last two games, the forward returned to practice for the first time since being attacked by a family dog on Christmas. The lacerations to his face and shooting hand required 21 stitches, and at the time of the incident, the Nuggets gave no timetable for Gordon's return.
Their statement only said that Gordon was "in good condition" after the attack. Gordon spoke to reporters for the first time following the situation.
"I love dogs," Gordon told The Post. "I grew up with dogs my whole life. But because we're on the road so much, my dad's taking care of him, so I can't really train him how I need him to be. ... But I feel good. Everything is fine."
In 28 games, Gordon is averaging 13.6 points and 6.9 rebounds. He missed four games due to a right heel injury earlier in the season. He recorded a double-double — 16 points and 10 rebounds in Denver's win over the Golden State Warriors on Monday.
The Nuggets are 23-11, and second in the West behind the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Michigan home explosion heard for miles kills 4 and injures 2, police say
DETROIT (AP) — Four people died and two others were injured Saturday in a Michigan house explosion that could be heard miles away, police said.
The explosion happened before 4 p.m. in Northfield Township, about 45 miles (72.4 kilometers) west of Detroit. The structure was destroyed, leaving only the basement, Northfield Township Police Lt. David Powell told reporters Saturday.
The blast, which could be heard about 9 miles (14.4 kilometers) away, sent debris into the air that landed on both sides of a nearby highway. Neighboring homes were not damaged, Powell said.
Six people were in the home, with four fatalities discovered at the scene and the two surviving victims hospitalized in critical condition. Police did not immediately know if the victims were related, Powell said.
Authorities have not determined the cause of the explosion.
Northfield Township police did not immediately return a message from The Associated Press seeking additional information on Sunday.
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Just how good is Edmonton Oilers’ defenseman Evan Bouchard? In a recent analysis’ by fans and insiders, most are starting to come around to the importance of this player and just how much he’s grown since the start of the season. Bouchard might have frustrated Oilers Nation early, but he’s the real deal now. Even with the likes of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, he might be among the team’s most important players.
Bouchard’s on-ice performance with and without Connor McDavid highlights his defensive prowess. Some might suggest he’s getting gravy minutes with the league’s best player, thus inflating his totals. However, Bouchard boasts impressive stats—52 GF% and 64 xGF% away from McDavid—outshining other defensemen in similar situations. Notably, he ranks third in the league for xGA/60, showcasing his defensive evolution.
At 24, Bouchard is continually improving, evident in his career-high 29:01 TOI and a 76 xG% at 5v5 in Edmonton’s recent game against the Los Angeles Kings. Currently on pace for 87 points, Bouchard’s offensive brilliance aligns with newfound defensive strength. Fans have always known he was patient and confident with the puck, willing to unleash his “Bouch Bomb” at any given time. Now, some of what he’s doing in his own zone is getting noticed.
Predictions suggest he could be in the conversation for the Norris Trophy this season, and one day, potentially become the NHL’s highest-paid defenseman. If he matches his defensive game to his offensive one, he’s a literal game-changer.
Previously criticized for defensive lapses, Bouchard has silenced doubters, evolving into an elite player. While acknowledging some past misplays, fans are recognizing his consistent excellence. With an opinionated minority still questioning his abilities, the consensus is clear: Bouchard is an elite player and one of the NHL’s best-value contracts, a sentiment likely to translate into a significant pay increase in 2025.
How Important Is Evan Bouchard to the Oilers’ Season?
As the Edmonton Oilers aim for a deep playoff run, Bouchard emerges as a key player. His ability to balance defensive improvements with offensive contributions positions him as a valuable asset in various game situations. With limitless potential and a growing skill set, Evan Bouchard is set to play a pivotal role in the Oilers’ quest for success this season.
He’s no longer a secret and the more confident and comfortable he gets, the more dangerous he becomes.
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Michigan home explosion heard for miles kills 4 and injures 2, police say
DETROIT (AP) — Four people died and two others were injured Saturday in a Michigan house explosion that could be heard miles away, police said.
The explosion happened before 4 p.m. in Northfield Township, about 45 miles (72.4 kilometers) west of Detroit. The structure was destroyed, leaving only the basement, Northfield Township Police Lt. David Powell told reporters Saturday.
The blast, which could be heard about 9 miles (14.4 kilometers) away, sent debris into the air that landed on both sides of a nearby highway. Neighboring homes were not damaged, Powell said.
Six people were in the home, with four fatalities discovered at the scene and the two surviving victims hospitalized in critical condition. Police did not immediately know if the victims were related, Powell said.
Authorities have not determined the cause of the explosion.
Northfield Township police did not immediately return a message from The Associated Press seeking additional information on Sunday.
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Kanaan Carlyle, Spencer Jones lead the way as Stanford stuns No. 4 Arizona 100-82
By NATHAN CANILAO
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STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Freshman guard Kanaan Carlyle scored 25 points, Spencer Jones added 21 points on 8-for-9 shooting and Stanford surprised No. 4 Arizona 100-82 in a Pac-12 matchup Sunday.
Andrej Stojakovic scored 16 points and center Maxime Raynaud had 12 points and seven rebounds for the Cardinal (6-6, 1-1), who made a school-record 16 3-pointers in the victory.
Caleb Love led Arizona (10-3, 1-1) with 23 points and center Oumar Ballo added 12 points and seven rebounds.
The victory was Stanford’s first over a ranked opponent since beating Arizona last season and its eighth over a ranked team since 2020.
“I think this will absolutely be the peak moment of this season for 2023,” Stanford coach Jerod Haase said. “For 2024, we’re going to start from scratch and see new peaks and new highs. Usually I tell them to enjoy the win until midnight. This time I told them they could enjoy this one for the rest of the year.”
Stanford raced to an early lead, scoring the first seven points. After Ballo made a layup to bring the Wildcats within a point at the 6:56 mark of the first half, Stanford went on a 21-7 run for a 43-28 lead with under three minutes left in the first half.
The Cardinal got a big boost from both of its freshman guards off the bench in the first half. Carlyle scored 13 of his 25 points in the first half while making all four of his 3-point shots. Stojakovic scored nine points and grabbed two rebounds.
Haase praised his young players and said they were a big part of the win.
“(Kanaan) was fearless out there,” Haase said. “With Kanaan and Andre, their eyes are full of wonder and excitement. I think we can all feed off that.”
Arizona struggled to find a its rhythm in the first half, shooting 41.2% from the field and 25% from long distance.
Stanford led 44-35 at halftime.
Stanford’s hot shooting continued in the second half. Jones scored 11 of the Cardinal’s first 16 points after halftime.
Arizona closed within 11 points at 80-69 when Ballo made a second-chance layup with just over seven minutes left in the game.
A layup by Jones gave Stanford a 95-75 lead with 2:57 left in the second half for its largest advantage of the game.
The win could give Stanford a huge confidence boost as it will go on a three-game trip against UCLA, USC and Oregon State in the coming weeks.
“The people in the locker room all believe what we can do,” Stojakovic said. “We knew we were able to accomplish a win like this. We had a couple games not go our way, but I think this one was finally the game to show that we are one of those teams and we can make a lot of noise in the Pac-12.”
The Wildcats, who are third in the country in fast-break points per game (18.67), were held to just six points in transition by Stanford. Arizona made just seven of its 26 3-point shots and allowed Stanford to make 58.1% of its shots.
“They outplayed our guys,” Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd said. “I don’t care who it was, they outplayed us.”
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Stanford: At UCLA on Wednesday.
Arizona: Home against Colorado on Thursday.
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Michigan vs. Alabama Rose Bowl Semifinal Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - Monday, January 1
Based on our computer projection model, the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines will take down the No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide when the two teams come together at Rose Bowl on Monday, January 1, which starts at 5:00 PM. For our projections on the spead, point total, and final score, check out the rest of the article below.
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- Based on this game's moneyline, the Wolverines' implied win probability is 55.6%.
- The Wolverines have seven wins in 12 games against the spread this season.
- In games this season when favored by 1.5 points or more, Michigan are 7-5 against the spread.
- The Wolverines have seen seven of its 12 games go over the point total.
- The average total for Michigan games this season has been 47.7, 2.2 points higher than the total for this game.
Alabama Betting Info (2023)
- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Crimson Tide have a 48.8% chance to win.
- The Crimson Tide are 8-4-0 ATS this season.
- Alabama is 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 1.5-point underdogs.
- Crimson Tide games have hit the over in eight out of 12 opportunities (66.7%).
- The average point total for Alabama this season is 5.9 points higher than this game's over/under.
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) VERO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The magic of the holidays was in full effect all month at Watercrest Buena Vista Senior Living Community . Residents enjoyed unique community outings, sampled their favorite sweet treats, and delighted in the twinkling of Christmas trees decking the halls of their luxury senior living community.
Residents at Watercrest Buena Vista Senior Living Community enjoyed a month full of holiday celebrations from dance parties to Festival of Trees events. Watercrest Buena Vista is located in The Villages of Central Florida.
In the days leading up to Christmas, residents traveled to the theater for a special viewing of the enchanting film "WONKA," then grooved to tunes at the Orange Blossom Opry and sipped hot cocoa and nibbled Christmas cookies at Live Oaks Community Church's "Come to the Light" show. The community hosted a beautiful Christmas tea party, a holiday decorations tour organized by independent living residents, and a swinging dance party with Johnny Wild and the Delights!
Thanks to the participation of numerous community partners, Watercrest Buena Vista was transformed into a winter wonderland with beautiful wreaths and sparkling Christmas trees lighting the hallways throughout the community.
The Festival of Trees event included a lively auctioning of the trees and wreaths with proceeds going to charity, all enjoyed by residents, family and friends visiting for the holiday festivities.
Celebrating the holidays with traditional sights, sounds, and smells from twinkling Christmas trees to warmly-baked sugar cookies is all part of Watercrest Senior Living's signature programming. Honoring treasured memories and beloved holidays instills joy, purpose, and personal connection amongst residents, associates, and family members.
Watercrest Buena Vista is an independent, assisted living and memory care community located in the area of Central Florida known as 'The Villages.' Residents at Watercrest Buena Vista enjoy the Southern style balconies and outdoor gathering spaces, manicured lawns and walking paths, resort-style pool and patios, and purposeful Watercrest health and fitness programming.
The community offers outstanding amenities and exceptional care, all tailored to individual resident preferences.
Watercrest Buena Vista is located at 5867 E County Road in The Villages.
For information, contact the community at 352-604-5119.
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Michigan vs. Alabama Rose Bowl Semifinal Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - Monday, January 1
Based on our computer projection model, the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines will take down the No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide when the two teams come together at Rose Bowl on Monday, January 1, which starts at 5:00 PM. For our projections on the spead, point total, and final score, check out the rest of the article below.
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- Based on this game's moneyline, the Wolverines' implied win probability is 55.6%.
- The Wolverines have seven wins in 12 games against the spread this season.
- In games this season when favored by 1.5 points or more, Michigan are 7-5 against the spread.
- The Wolverines have seen seven of its 12 games go over the point total.
- The average total for Michigan games this season has been 47.7, 2.2 points higher than the total for this game.
Alabama Betting Info (2023)
- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Crimson Tide have a 48.8% chance to win.
- The Crimson Tide are 8-4-0 ATS this season.
- Alabama is 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 1.5-point underdogs.
- Crimson Tide games have hit the over in eight out of 12 opportunities (66.7%).
- The average point total for Alabama this season is 5.9 points higher than this game's over/under.
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Reviving Bridgetown’s Nightlife: A Potential Catalyst for Transportation Industry’s Growth
In an emerging narrative of urban revitalization, Roy Raphael, Chairman of the Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) in Barbados, has voiced concerns over the diminishing nightlife in Bridgetown, the nation’s capital. He believes this dearth of after-dark activities is impacting the earnings of public service vehicle operators.
Bridgetown’s Revitalisation
In a recent interview, Raphael proposed a resurgence of the city’s nocturnal activities to bolster its appeal and stimulate economic activity. This perspective meshes well with the ambitions of the Bridgetown Revitalisation Committee and the legislative amendments of the Barbados Physical Development Plan 2023. Recognizing Bridgetown as a focal point for significant growth and redevelopment, the plan, ratified by the House of Assembly, tackles major national issues such as land scarcity, affordable housing, climate change, and the transition to a green economy.
Support from the Parliament
Corey Lane, Member of Parliament for the City of Bridgetown, backs this vision. He underscores the necessity of enhancing The City’s charm with music, culture, and distinctive experiences to attract more tourists and generate job opportunities. However, amidst these discussions, Raphael also called for public transport operators to be cautious during the festive season.
Concerns about Road Safety
This year saw a surge in road fatalities, a fact noted by the Commissioner of Police, Richard Boyce. Boyce attributed part of the increase to the indiscipline in public transport, suggesting stricter oversight by regulatory bodies. Raphael also drew attention to the financial strain on operators due to skyrocketing insurance rates in the aftermath of accidents, alongside rising maintenance and fossil fuel costs, which cumulatively amounted to roughly BDS $15 million for the year.
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Panthers owner David Tepper appeared to throw a drink toward a group of Jaguars fans from his luxury box during Jacksonville's 26-0 win over Carolina on Sunday.
Video of the incident from an adjacent box was posted on social media. Tepper is seen tossing the contents of his cup out the window of his box, then slamming the cup down on a bar before walking out of view of the camera. A fan in Jaguars gear then stands up from his seat and climbs up to look into the window of the box. The video cuts off from there.
Not great: #Panthers owner David Tepper appears to have spilled his drink on a #Jaguars fan during today's frustrating 26-0 loss.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) December 31, 2023
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The video did not include audio. WCNC's Nick Carboni reports that Jaguars security inquired about the video. Sunday's game took placed at Jacksonville's EverBank Stadium.
The Panthers didn't provide an immediate response to media requests for a statement after the game. The NFL acknowledged the existence of the video in a statement from spokesperson Tim Schlittner, but didn't initially provide any other response in a statement Sunday afternoon.
"We are aware of the video and have no further comment at this time," the statement reads.
Tepper, 66, has owned the Panthers since 2018. He purchased the team from founding owner Jerry Richardson, who sold the Panthers after a report revealed allegations of sexual and racial harassment during Richardson's tenure as team owner.
The Panthers have failed to make the postseason or produce a winning record during Tepper's five-plus tenure as owner. Sunday's loss dropped the Panthers to an NFL-worst 2-14. But they won't have the No. 1 pick in the draft. They traded their first-round pick last season to the Chicago Bears to acquire the pick to select quarterback Bryce Young, who has struggled during his rookie season.
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US Navy helicopters fire at Yemen’s Houthi rebels and kill several in latest Red Sea shipping attack
BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S. military said Sunday that its forces opened fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea, killing several of them in an escalation of the maritime conflict linked to the war in Gaza. “We’re going to act in a self-defense going forward,” a White House official said.
In a series of statements, the U.S. Central Command said the crew of the USS Gravely destroyer first shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired at the Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou late Saturday, after the vessel reported getting hit by a missile earlier that evening as it sailed through the Southern Red Sea.
Four small boats then attacked the same cargo ship with small arms fire early Sunday and rebels tried to board the vessel, the U.S. Navy said.
Next, the USS Gravely and helicopters from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier responded to the Maersk Hangzhou’s distress call and issued verbal warnings to the attackers, who responded by firing on the helicopters.
“The U.S. Navy helicopters returned fire in self-defense,” sinking three of the four boats and killing the people on board while the fourth boat fled the area, the U.S. Central Command said. No harm to U.S. personnel or equipment, or casualties from the cargo ship, were reported.
The Houthis acknowledged that 10 of their fighters were killed in the confrontation and warned of consequences.
In Washington, a spokesman for the White House National Security Council sidestepped a question about the possibility of a preemptive strike against the Houthis to safeguard commercial shipping in the vital waterway.
“I won’t say what’s on or off the table right now,” John Kirby told ABC’s “Good Morning America,” adding, “We’re going to do what we have to do to protect shipping.” He said the United States has “significant national security interests in the region” and “we’re going to put the kind of forces we need in the region to protect those interests and we’re going to act in self-defense going forward.”
He said the U.S. has made it clear to the Houthis that “we take these threats seriously and we’re going to make the right decisions going forward.″
The events surrounding the Maersk Hangzhou represented the 23rd illegal attack by the Houthis on international shipping since Nov. 19, the Central Command said. It was the first time the U.S. Navy said its personnel had killed Houthi fighters since the Red Sea attacks started.
For over a month, Iran-backed Houthis have claimed attacks on ships in the Red Sea that they say are either linked to Israel or heading to Israeli ports. They say their attacks aim to end the Israeli air-and-ground offensive in the Gaza Strip that was triggered by the Palestinian militant group Hamas’ Oct.7 attack in southern Israel.
However, the links to the ships targeted in the rebel assaults have grown more tenuous as the attacks continue.
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee called on President Joe Biden “to look at what actions need to be taken in Yemen to be able to prevent the Houthis to continue to put commercial and military vessels at risk.”
Noting Iran’s support for Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, told ABC’s ``This Week” that the Biden administration should be more aggressive “in responding to escalation by Iran.’’
The Denmark-based shipping giant Maersk, owner of Maersk Hangzhou, said Sunday it would suspend shipping through the Red Sea again after the two attacks on its freighter.
“In light of the (most recent) incident — and to give time to investigate the details of the incident and assess the security situation further — it has been decided that all transits through the area will be postponed for the next 48 hours,” Maersk was quoted as saying by the Danish public broadcaster DR.
On Saturday, the top commander of U.S. naval forces in the Middle East said Houthi rebels have shown no signs of ending their “reckless” attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea even as more nations join the international maritime mission to protect vessels in the vital waterway and trade traffic begins to pick up.
Earlier this month, Washington announced the establishment of a new international coalition to protect vessels traveling through the waterway. The United Kingdom, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain are also part of the new maritime security mission.
Since the Pentagon announced Operation Prosperity Guardian to counter the attacks just over 10 days ago, 1,200 merchant ships have traveled through the Red Sea region, and none had been hit by drone or missile strikes, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper told The Associated Press in an interview on Saturday.
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Associated Press writer Jari Tanner in Helsinki, Finland, contributed to this report.
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US Navy helicopters fire at Yemen’s Houthi rebels and kill several in latest Red Sea shipping attack
BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S. military said Sunday that its forces opened fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea, killing several of them in an escalation of the maritime conflict linked to the war in Gaza. “We’re going to act in a self-defense going forward,” a White House official said.
In a series of statements, the U.S. Central Command said the crew of the USS Gravely destroyer first shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired at the Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou late Saturday, after the vessel reported getting hit by a missile earlier that evening as it sailed through the Southern Red Sea.
Four small boats then attacked the same cargo ship with small arms fire early Sunday and rebels tried to board the vessel, the U.S. Navy said.
Next, the USS Gravely and helicopters from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier responded to the Maersk Hangzhou’s distress call and issued verbal warnings to the attackers, who responded by firing on the helicopters.
“The U.S. Navy helicopters returned fire in self-defense,” sinking three of the four boats and killing the people on board while the fourth boat fled the area, the U.S. Central Command said. No harm to U.S. personnel or equipment, or casualties from the cargo ship, were reported.
The Houthis acknowledged that 10 of their fighters were killed in the confrontation and warned of consequences.
In Washington, a spokesman for the White House National Security Council sidestepped a question about the possibility of a preemptive strike against the Houthis to safeguard commercial shipping in the vital waterway.
“I won’t say what’s on or off the table right now,” John Kirby told ABC’s “Good Morning America,” adding, “We’re going to do what we have to do to protect shipping.” He said the United States has “significant national security interests in the region” and “we’re going to put the kind of forces we need in the region to protect those interests and we’re going to act in self-defense going forward.”
He said the U.S. has made it clear to the Houthis that “we take these threats seriously and we’re going to make the right decisions going forward.″
The events surrounding the Maersk Hangzhou represented the 23rd illegal attack by the Houthis on international shipping since Nov. 19, the Central Command said. It was the first time the U.S. Navy said its personnel had killed Houthi fighters since the Red Sea attacks started.
For over a month, Iran-backed Houthis have claimed attacks on ships in the Red Sea that they say are either linked to Israel or heading to Israeli ports. They say their attacks aim to end the Israeli air-and-ground offensive in the Gaza Strip that was triggered by the Palestinian militant group Hamas’ Oct.7 attack in southern Israel.
However, the links to the ships targeted in the rebel assaults have grown more tenuous as the attacks continue.
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee called on President Joe Biden “to look at what actions need to be taken in Yemen to be able to prevent the Houthis to continue to put commercial and military vessels at risk.”
Noting Iran’s support for Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, told ABC’s ``This Week” that the Biden administration should be more aggressive “in responding to escalation by Iran.’’
The Denmark-based shipping giant Maersk, owner of Maersk Hangzhou, said Sunday it would suspend shipping through the Red Sea again after the two attacks on its freighter.
“In light of the (most recent) incident — and to give time to investigate the details of the incident and assess the security situation further — it has been decided that all transits through the area will be postponed for the next 48 hours,” Maersk was quoted as saying by the Danish public broadcaster DR.
On Saturday, the top commander of U.S. naval forces in the Middle East said Houthi rebels have shown no signs of ending their “reckless” attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea even as more nations join the international maritime mission to protect vessels in the vital waterway and trade traffic begins to pick up.
Earlier this month, Washington announced the establishment of a new international coalition to protect vessels traveling through the waterway. The United Kingdom, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain are also part of the new maritime security mission.
Since the Pentagon announced Operation Prosperity Guardian to counter the attacks just over 10 days ago, 1,200 merchant ships have traveled through the Red Sea region, and none had been hit by drone or missile strikes, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper told The Associated Press in an interview on Saturday.
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Associated Press writer Jari Tanner in Helsinki, Finland, contributed to this report.
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Lakers scratch Cam Reddish, D’Angelo Russell; Pelicans de-activate Trey Murphy III
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish and guard D’Angelo Russell have been scratched from Sunday night’s game in New Orleans, a game which Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III also was de-activated.
All three have apparently minor injuries, leaving their status as day to day.
Lakers coach Darvin Ham said Reddish, who played 22 minutes during a 108-106 loss at Minnesota on Saturday night, has been struggling with an adductor injury. Russell was involved in a collision during the game in Minnesota and hurt his lower back, Ham said.
Murphy had been questionable with soreness in his left knee, on which he had arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn meniscus before the regular season.
He has played in 12 games this season as mostly a regular reserve, averaging 14.8 points and shooting 42.3% from 3-point range in 27 minutes per game.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Tehran, Jan 1 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his British counterpart David Cameron exchanged views on the rising tension in the Red Sea as well as the conflict in Gaza.
In a phone conversation on Sunday, Amir-Abdollahian accused the US and certain Western countries of applying double standards, according to a statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
He said it was wrong to let Israel "kill women and children in Gaza" and "set the region on fire," but "view the stoppage of an Israeli ship in the Red Sea as jeopardising the security of the economic waterway".
The Iranian diplomat also condemned the silence of some Western governments over Israel's attacks on Gaza in the past 80 days, Xinhua news agency reported.
Amir-Abdollahian also urged Britain to adopt a "realistic and constructive" approach toward regional developments and bilateral ties.
Cameron, meanwhile, expressed his country's views on the developments in Palestine and the Red Sea, and urged Iran to help prevent the escalation of the Israeli-Hamas conflict and ensure maritime security in the region, the Iranian statement said.
In a post on social media platform X, Cameron said he spoke to Amir-Abdollahian about the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, which he said had threatened innocent lives and the global economy.
Cameron said he had made it clear that Iran shared responsibility for preventing these attacks given its long-standing support for the Houthis.
The Yemen-based Houthi group has claimed responsibility for several attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea in recent weeks, saying they were in solidarity with the Palestinian people.
The US and British officials have accused Iran of "being behind the attacks," which was strongly rejected by Iran.
Israel has been fighting a large-scale conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip since October 7, after the group launched a surprise attack on southern Israel that killed about 1,200 people, according to Israeli figures.
Israel has killed 21,822 Palestinians in Gaza, the Ministry of Health in Gaza said on Sunday.
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Belgium Considers Extension for Central Bank Governor’s Term
Belgium is reportedly mulling over an extension for the term of its central bank governor, Pierre Wunsch.
As per Bloomberg News, the Belgian government is considering a short extension beyond the end of his current mandate, which is on the verge of expiration. Pierre Wunsch has been steering the National Bank of Belgium, playing an emblematic role in the country’s financial policy and stability.
The contemplation of his term extension comes in the wake of the government’s recognition of his mastery and leadership in monetary matters.
Significance of the Central Bank
The central bank is a linchpin in framing economic policy, managing inflation, and buttressing financial stability within Belgium.
The choice to prolong the governor’s term is often swayed by the necessity for consistency in economic policy, particularly during uncertain times or transitional periods.
The extension of Wunsch’s term would enable him to persist with his work in supervising the financial system and contributing to the economic policymaking process in Belgium.
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Happy New Year!
Welcome to The Playlist: my weekly column that lets you know who and what to play — when it comes to music or other things in my rotation — for the upcoming week in fantasy basketball.
Each week, you'll see a compilation of the pickups you need to make, lineup notes (who's in and out of rotations), followed by key takeaways on the schedule.
So press play and shuffle through the latest fantasy basketball info.
ICYMI:A significant trade went down on Saturday in the Eastern Conference between the New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors.
O.G. Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn were traded to the New York Knicks
RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and a 2024 second-round pick were traded to the Toronto Raptors
Fantasy impact:
Quickley will be the biggest winner of this trade, as he'll see more minutes for a Raptors franchise that likely isn't finished making moves on its journey to a rebuild. With Dennis Schröder moving to the bench, there's a good chance IQ starts from the jump, but remember, the Raptors will still showcase Gary Trent Jr. in addition to Schröder in the hopes of increasing their trade value. Keep your eyes on the prize and ensure Quickley's not available on waivers because he could be the point guard Toronto's been looking for.
Anunoby has disappointed this season, ranking outside the top 100 in 9-category and points leagues. Still, now that he's landed in New York, we'll see a rejuvenated version with more minutes and an expanded role as the third option on offense.
Barrett should become a fan-favorite returning to Ontario, and the change of scenery is probably a good thing. Still, he's outside the top 200 in 9-category leagues and top 100 in points leagues, so he'll have to show more than scoring 18 points per night if he's going to be worth holding onto.
Achiuwa will likely see minutes behind Isaiah Hartenstein with Jericho Sims (groin) out of the lineup. He'll be much-needed depth for the Knicks, who are currently trotting out old af Taj Gibson. He's someone to add to your watchlist in 12+ team leagues.
Who's in my rotation: players to pick up on waivers that are less than 50% rostered in Yahoo leagues
Must adds in Week 11:
Dante Exum - PG/SG, Dallas Mavericks (38% rostered)
Y'all are dropping the ball if Exum is sitting on waivers. Mavs HC Jason Kidd announced that Exum would remain in the starting lineup after Kyrie Irving (heel) is healthy, which means you can confidently hold Exum for the foreseeable future. He's been outstanding for the Mavs and fantasy managers, charting as a top 70 player in per-game value over the last month in 9-category leagues and top 100 in points formats. He's doing everything but blocking shots for fantasy managers, and he is a must-roster, no matter the format.
Nick Richards - C. Charlotte Hornets (34%)
The Hornets' injury reporting is becoming more suspect than Puffy's track record. Mark Williams has been listed as day-to-day since early December, missing 10 straight games with a lower back contusion and no substantive update on when he'll return. Alas, Nick Richards is filling the void, averaging very close to a double-double as a starter this year. He's had a few duds here and there, but he's also provided fantasy managers with four double-doubles over his last six outings. With no clarity on Mark Williams, Richards must be rostered in all leagues.
Duncan Robinson - SG/SF, Miami Heat (50%)
The injury bug is back in Miami, leaving more opportunity for Duncan Robinson to continue his career year. Robinson has been a top 90 player in 9-category leagues for much of the season and will be a consistent scoring threat with efficiency and sneaky assists. He's getting close to 30 minutes per night, which won't change anytime soon.
Players to hold in Week 11:
Derrick Jones Jr. - SF, Dallas Mavericks (20%)
Like Exum, Kidd included DJJ in his starting lineup once Irving returns, which is great for fantasy managers. He's still under-rostered, given his ability to knock down threes and generate stocks. He's averaging 2.4 stocks per game over his last five games, with 13.6 points and 5.2 rebounds. Dallas will play four games in Week 11 with plus matchups against the Jazz and Trail Blazers twice — keep rolling with DJJ.
Alex Caruso - PG/SG, Chicago Bulls (41%)
Over the past week, he's been a top 100 player, posting 13.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.3 threes, and 1.3 steals in just under 30 minutes per game. As long as he's healthy, Caruso should be rostered. He's a stat stuffer who can raise the floor of your fantasy team defensively.
Malik Beasley - SG/SF, Milwaukee Bucks (41%)
Beasley's been trending down over the past week, falling under 50% and quickly approaching only 40%. However, he's heating back up, so grab him if you can. The Bucks have a favorable schedule in Week 11, and the three-point specialist has been cashing threes at a high rate (10 over his past two games). With games on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday, you'll likely get multiple days of production from just one transaction.
Day'Ron Sharpe - C, Brooklyn Nets (22%)
A per-minute beast, Sharpe has been a massive boost for fantasy managers lately. He ranked 65th in 9-category leagues in Week 10 and has produced in under 20 minutes per game. Over the past six games, Sharpe has averaged 11.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists. 0.8 steals and 1.2 blocks while shooting 68% from the field. He's not a good free-throw shooter but the counting stats make him worth holding at the moment.
Players to stream in Week 11:
Tre Jones - PG, San Antonio Spurs (47%)
Jones' minutes have been steady over the last three games, with at least 27 minutes each. He's filled up the stat sheet, posting 9.6 points, 6.0 assists and 5.7 rebounds while shooting an efficient 55% from the field. The Spurs play on two of their three games on Tuesday and Thursday, making him a viable stream in Week 11, assuming his minutes hold.
Patrick Williams - PF, Chicago Bulls (45%)
He's not a must add, considering two of his three matchups are against the Sixers and Knicks, but he's been useful and a top 100 player in 9-category leagues over the past two weeks. He's scored at least 13 points with a three-pointer in seven of his last eight games. He could sneak in a couple of stocks, too.
Malaki Branham - PG/SG/SF, San Antonio Spurs (9%)
Pop's rotations have been interesting, to say the least. He's tried Jeremy Sochan and now Branham at point guard before giving Tre Jones a shot. Branham's started the past 11 games for San Antonio and is averaging close to 11 points with three rebounds and three assists across 19 starts this year. It's nothing huge, but similar to Jones, playing on Tuesday and Thursday can get a couple of days' worth of production out of one transaction. His three positional eligibility helps, too.
Jonathan Kuminga - PF, Golden State Warriors (32%)
Draymond Green is rumored to return sometime between January 4-7th, which means Kuminga's days are likely numbered as a starter. But before we officially begin the countdown, JK's scoring and rebounding could be valuable this week. The Warriors play on Tuesday and Thursday as part of their four-game week, so he'll get run on the lighter slates.
Watchlist for Week 11:
Goga Bitadze - C, Orlando Magic (22%)
Wendell Carter Jr. missed Friday and Sunday's games with knee soreness, which offered up two starts for Bitadze, where he didn't disappoint. He's blocked at least one shot in 11 of his last 12 games and is averaging 2.6 stocks in 21 starts this year. If you need blocks and Wendell sits, he's worth streaming with the Magic playing four games in Week 11.
Jabari Walker - SF/ PF, Portland Trail Blazers (4%)
Deandre Ayton (knee) and Duop Reath (back) missed the past two games, and Walker broke out in a significant way in Saturday's win over the Spurs, delivering a career-high 25 points (7-11 FG, 11-13 FT) with nine boards, one assists, one steal and one block in 30 minutes off the bench.
Other streaming options:
Shallow leagues:
Immanuel Quickley - PG/SG, Toronto Raptors (62%)
Brandin Podziemski - SG, Golden State Warriors (57%)
Jaden McDaniels - SF/PF, Minnesota Timberwolves (51%)
Kelly Oubre Jr. - SF, Philadelphia 76ers (47%)
Deep leagues:
Dario Šarić - PF/C, Golden State Warriors (25%)
Gary Trent Jr. - PG/SG, Toronto Raptors (36%)
Keyonte George - PG/SG, Utah Jazz (32%)
Paul Reed - PF/C, Philadelphia 76ers (32%)
Donte DiVincenzo - SG/SF, New York Knicks (23%)
Aaron Nesmith - SF/PF, Indiana Pacers (27%)
Jalen Smith - PF/C, Indiana Pacers (17%)
Cody Martin - SG/SF, Charlotte Hornets (2%)
Rotation notes:
X-rays negative on Heat F Jimmy Butler's foot
The play: Butler's missed eight games this season, but the foot injury is new. Heat HC Erik Spoelstra didn't provide an update on Butler's status, so he's already been ruled out for Monday. Fantasy managers can assume he'll be limited in Week 11, so keep riding with Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Duncan Robinson.
Nuggets F Aaron Gordon (dog bite) expects to return on Monday
The play: Peyton Watson can be dropped now that Gordon is trending towards playing on Monday. This is a welcomed news update, as it seemed like Gordon would miss an extended period dealing with lacerations on his face and shooting hand.
Daily Games Played:
Monday: 8
Tuesday: 6
Wednesday: 12
Thursday: 2
Friday: 14
Saturday: 4
Sunday: 9
20 teams play four games: Bucks, Cavaliers, Clippers, Grizzlies, Jazz, Kings, Knicks, Mavericks, Magic, Nets, Nuggets, Pacers, Pelicans, Pistons, Raptors, Rockets, Suns, Timberwolves, Trail Blazers and Warriors
10 teams play three games: 76ers, Bulls, Celtics, Hawks, Heat, Hornets, Lakers, Spurs, Thunder and Wizards
Teams with back-to-backs:
Monday/Tuesday: Hornets
Tuesday/Wednesday: Bulls, Grizzlies, Kings, Magic, Nets, Pelicans and Thunder
Wednesday/Thursday: Bucks
Thursday/Friday: Nuggets and Warriors
Friday/Saturday: 76ers, Celtics, Jazz, Knicks, Pacers, Rockets, Wizards
Saturday/Sunday: none
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Top 25 College Football Streams & TV Channel Info | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 2:46 PM CST|Updated: 37 minutes ago
Among the best games on the 2023 bowl game schedule is the No. 3 Texas Longhorns squaring off against the No. 2 Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl.
Find what you need regarding how to watch this weekend of college football right here. Check out the links below.
How to Watch AP Top 25 Games
No. 24 James Madison Dukes at Air Force Falcons
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 23
- Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Air Force (-2)
Virginia Tech Hokies at No. 23 Tulane Green Wave
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Virginia Tech (-11.5)
No. 16 Louisville Cardinals at USC Trojans
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Petco Park
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Louisville (-4.5)
Texas A&M Aggies at No. 22 Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Oklahoma State (-3.5)
No. 17 SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Fenway Park
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: SMU (-13)
No. 19 NC State Wolfpack at Kansas State Wildcats
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ACCN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Kansas State (-3)
No. 14 Arizona Wildcats at No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners
- Time: 9:15 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Alamodome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Arizona (-2.5)
No. 21 Oregon State Beavers at No. 15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: Sun Bowl Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Notre Dame (-5.5)
No. 9 Missouri Tigers at No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Ohio State (-4)
No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels at No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Penn State (-6)
No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs at No. 4 Florida State Seminoles
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Georgia (-22.5)
Wisconsin Badgers at No. 13 LSU Tigers
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: LSU (-8.5)
No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes at No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Tennessee (-5.5)
No. 18 Liberty Flames at No. 8 Oregon Ducks
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: State Farm Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Oregon (-17.5)
No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide at No. 1 Michigan Wolverines
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Rose Bowl
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Michigan (-1.5)
No. 3 Texas Longhorns at No. 2 Washington Huskies
- Time: 8:45 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Caesars Superdome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Texas (-3.5)
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College Football Bowl Game Computer Picks & Predictions
According to our projections, the best bet versus the spread out of 39 FBS postseason matchups is Florida State (+22.5) -- for more tips, including parlay possibilities, scroll down.
See insights and computer predictions for that game and more below.
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Pick: Florida State +22.5 vs. Georgia
- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Florida State by 2.2 points
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
Pick: Tulane +11.5 vs. Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Tulane Green Wave
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Tulane by 3.9 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo
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Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55.0 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Projected Total: 59.6 points
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Date: December 22
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Stidham uneven in 1st start in place of Wilson as Broncos rely on defense to beat Chargers 16-9
By PAT GRAHAM
AP Sports Writer
DENVER (AP) — Jarrett Stidham threw for 224 yards and a touchdown in an uneven performance in his first start in place of a benched Russell Wilson as the Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16-9 on Sunday.
Stidham earned his first career NFL win as a starter thanks to some timely plays such as a nifty 54-yard catch-and-run for a score by Lil’Jordan Humphrey and a stellar defensive performance. The Broncos (8-8) forced one turnover and allowed two third-down conversions on 11 attempts.
Despite the win, the Broncos saw their playoff chances end with Kansas City beating Cincinnati. The Broncos haven’t been to the playoffs since winning the Super Bowl following the 2015 season.
It was a matchup of backup against backup, with Stidham supplanting Wilson in an effort to try to spark a sporadic offense. The Chargers (5-11) went with Easton Stick for a third straight start after the injury to Justin Herbert.
Stidham was shaky in stepping in for Wilson, who saw the team average 21.7 points a game under his watch.
Los Angeles made it 16-9 with 1:17 left on a 52-yard field goal from Cameron Dicker and tried an onside kick. It was recovered by Alex Singleton. Stidham took two knees to end the game.
The game changed complexion in the fourth quarter when D.J. Jones knocked the ball out of the hands of Austin Ekeler, with Josey Jewell recovering the fumble in Chargers territory.
Denver turned the turnover into a 20-yard field goal by Wil Lutz to make it 16-6. The Broncos benefited by a pass interference call on Jerry Jeudy near the goal line on fourth down. Two false start penalties, though, moved them back and faced with another fourth-down call, coach Sean Payton elected to kick.
The Broncos also made a big play on special teams with Zach Allen blocking a 50-yard field goal by Cameron Dicker midway through the fourth quarter.
The Broncos were short-handed at receiver for Stidham, with receiver Courtland Sutton (concussion) and Marvin Mims Jr. (hamstring) sidelined. Humphrey had two catches for 69 yards, while Jeudy made three receptions for 54 yards after being under the weather earlier in the week.
As a team captain, Wilson briefly got on the field for the opening coin flip. He spent the afternoon on the sideline in what could be the first of his last two games with the Broncos. The nine-time Pro Bowler was benched last Wednesday by Payton. Wilson later said he was approached after a win over Kansas City on Oct. 29 about altering his contract or risk being benched.
Wilson has a $37 million injury guarantee for 2025 that’s triggered in March if he fails a physical. The Broncos wanted him to push back the date to give them flexibility but Wilson rejected it.
Not much went right in the first half went right for the Chargers. That included a fake punt attempt, when Nick Niemann fumbled the snap and couldn’t convert. The Broncos turned that into a 43-yard field goal from Lutz with 1:53 remaining in the first half to make it 13-3. It could’ve been more, but Lutz pushed a 48-yard field goal attempt wide right as the clock ran out.
Stick finished with 220 yards. He stepped in when Herbert broke his right index finger in the second quarter against the Broncos on Dec. 10. The Chargers were already eliminated from the AFC playoff race.
Humphrey had a nice catch-and-run in the second quarter that gave the Broncos a 10-3 lead. He broke free from a tackle after hauling in a pass from Stidham, juked through traffic, plowed through two defenders near the goal line and reached the ball into the end zone for a 54-yard score.
Humphrey wasn’t about to give up the football, either. He carried it securely in his left arm along the sideline as teammates congratulated him.
MACK’S SACKS
Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack eclipsed the 100-sack mark when he brought down Stidham in the second quarter. It was also Mack’s 16th sack of the season, which is a new career best.
INJURY REPORT
Broncos: RT Mike McGlinchey (ribs) and special teams player Delarrin Turner-Yell (knee) left in the first quarter.
UP NEXT
Chargers: Host Kansas City on Jan. 6 or 7.
Broncos: At Las Vegas on Jan. 6 or 7.
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Sahit Muja CEO Albanian Minerals, Working on the world's largest olivine reserves
Olivine: Nature's Green Wonder Combating the Global Challenges of Land Degradation and Deforestation
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2023 /EINPresswire / -- Land degradation, a consequence of human activities, emerged as a major global concern in the 21th century and remains a critical issue on the international agenda due to its profound impact on global food security and environmental quality.
Population density alone does not determine soil degradation; instead, it is the actions of a population that influence the extent of degradation. Reversing this trend necessitates a healthy, politically and economically motivated populace, as factors like subsistence agriculture, poverty, and illiteracy contribute to soil and environmental degradation. Land degradation, manifested through water and wind erosion, salinization, or compaction, signifies a decline in productivity or utility.
Land degradation arises from a mismatch between soil quality and use, driven by physical, chemical, and biological processes. Physical processes include soil structure decline, leading to crusting, compaction, erosion, and desertification. Chemical processes involve acidification, leaching, and fertility depletion, while biological processes encompass carbon reduction and biodiversity decline.
The causes of soil degradation encompass deforestation, overgrazing, overexploitation for fuelwood, agricultural activities, increased flooding, and industrialization. Globally, overgrazing, agricultural activities, and deforestation contribute 35%, 28%, and 30%, respectively.
An astounding 40% of the Earth's dry land is allocated to crop growth and pastureland, with agriculture being a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Concerns mount as the world potentially faces topsoil depletion within 60 years, leading to a 30% reduction in food production over the next 20-50 years.
The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has unveiled its inaugural Data Dashboard, consolidating national reporting figures from 126 countries. The alarming findings reveal that land degradation is accelerating at an unprecedented pace across all regions. From 2015 to 2019, the world witnessed an annual loss of no less than 100 million hectares of fertile land, equivalent to twice the size of Greenland. These stark statistics emphasize the imperative for immediate intervention, as the relentless progression of land degradation destabilizes markets, communities, and ecosystems on a global scale.
Sahit Muja , CEO of Albanian Minerals , emphasized the company's commitment to understanding nature and crafting natural solutions for the world's most pressing issues. Soil degradation, a pervasive problem affecting every continent, underscores its critical importance in the 21st century, with some areas experiencing up to a 75% loss of topsoil. This degradation significantly impacts farm productivity, the environment, food security, and overall quality of life.
Addressing soil degradation requires the adoption of sustainable practices, including carbon sequestration, responsible farming techniques, and innovative approaches such as utilizing human waste as fertilizer. Emphasizing the vital link between soil health and global food quality, Sahit Muja stated that substantial research conducted by Albanian Minerals and partners global in both fertile and impoverished soils worldwide has led to the discovery of a natural solution to combat pollution, land degradation and deforestation.
Utilizing nature to heal nature, the company's approach involves using minerals to substitute depleted elements, reduce acidity, cleanse heavy metal pollutants, sequester CO2, and increase overall land productivity. Muja highlighted their collaboration with top universities and scientists, employing cutting-edge technology and AI to revolutionize natural solutions to global problems. The incorporation of new biomes, organic nutrition, and a combination of minerals aims to clean air, land, and water in the process. The company's teams are dedicated to finding comprehensive solutions to address one of the world's greatest challenges.
Sahit Muja emphasized that addressing the challenge of feeding 8.1 billion people while ensuring access to clean air and water stands as humanity's paramount task today. He highlighted the abundance and diversity of Mother Nature's resources, emphasizing the importance of harnessing them optimally through the application of clean energy, science, and technology.
Reflecting on his life's journey, Muja shared that his pursuit has been centered on discovering the most effective ways to confront challenges with innovative solutions, creating businesses and opportunities for both the present and future generations. Muja expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far, leveraging natural solutions.
In a notable announcement for 2023, Muja proudly declared the following top achievements:
Halting soil degradation and deforestation: Sahit Muja revealed, "In an extremely impoverished soil, we successfully revitalized the area using magnesium olivine as the primary mineral-a mineral rich in over 20 essential nutrients for life. Our approach involved a strategic combination of additional minerals, local organic fertilizers, and the implementation of diverse biomes. We introduced the world's fastest-growing trees, regional fruit trees, grass, and vegetables into the land. Over a span of 5 years, this once-barren area has transformed into an astonishing 'garden of Eden.' The soil has become fertile, retaining water effectively, eliminating acidity, and rapidly sequestering CO2 through mineral weathering and enhanced biodiversity. The crops boast unparalleled quality, coupled with a remarkable increase in production previously unseen on this region. This groundbreaking technology is currently in progress, and by 2024, we anticipate scaling up our efforts to process much more land."
Unveiling the Visionary: Meet the Mastermind Driving Groundbreaking Work and Innovation; Entrepreneur Sahit Muja, with a net worth of 3.5 billion USD, spearheads groundbreaking initiatives in climate change solutions. His management of vast natural resources has led to innovative and sustainable breakthroughs, including CO2 sequestration, water pollution mitigation, ocean acidification control, and land degradation prevention.
These efforts simultaneously yield essential minerals crucial for eco-friendly transactions. Renowned for his influence and visionary leadership, Muja's success stems from significant private ownership of minerals valued at hundreds of billions, making him a pivotal figure in the global market. His strategic vision aligns with clean energy and the EV supply chain, revitalizing struggling mining sites, enhancing safety standards, and stimulating economic growth.
Expanding beyond mining, Muja revitalizes businesses, contributes to economic growth, and supports local communities. His recent strategy focuses on battery ingredient minerals for the clean energy transition, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to environmental standards. Engaged in global mining projects, Muja leads as the Founder and CEO of Global Mining, Green Minerals, and Albanian Minerals. His diverse investments span construction, real estate, and over 500 companies globally. Notably, he possesses the world's largest magnesium reserves, substantial reserves of nickel, cobalt, rare earth minerals, and one of the world's largest high-grade chromium reserves.
Co-founding a U.S.-based company, Muja addresses major global challenges, including climate change, water pollution, air pollution, land degradation, and deforestation. Particularly emphasizing magnesium, he sees it as a sustainable supply for new batteries and lighter alloys, with applications ranging from hydrogen production to wind turbines, robots, and carbon dioxide capture. Recognized as one of the world's best business leaders, Muja leads a diverse team of experts, showcasing his commitment to the sustainable use of natural resources.
He underscores the importance of new technologies in the mining industry to meet global climate ambitions, focusing on innovations promoting sustainable extraction and green mining practices. Sahit Muja's journey, dedication to innovation, technology, philanthropy, and addressing global challenges position him as a notable and influential figure in the business world.
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Brazil Unveils Tax Incentives to Boost Economy and Foster Sustainability
In a strategic move poised to bolster economic growth and attract new investments, the government of Brazil has announced a comprehensive series of tax incentives for businesses. The objective is clear: to lower the cost of doing business and cultivate a more welcoming environment for investment.
Reducing the Financial Burden on Businesses
The incentives encompass reductions in various taxes that impact businesses: corporate income taxes, taxes on goods and services, and other levies. By slashing these financial burdens, the government aims to stimulate investment, ignite innovation, catalyse job creation, and enhance the global competitiveness of Brazilian industries.
A Strategy to Revive the Economy
This initiative arises as part of a broader economic strategy to rejuvenate the Brazilian economy, which has faced numerous challenges in recent years. The tax benefits are expected to appeal particularly to sectors that are deemed strategic for development, such as technology, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
‘Mover’ – A Leap Forward in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
Among these new measures, the government has introduced a program called ‘Mover’, which focuses on promoting investments in energy efficiency and implementing minimum recycling limits in vehicle manufacturing. This program, which replaces the old Rota 2030 program, seeks to establish new guidelines for the local automotive sector. Among these are fleet sustainability requirements and incentives for the production of new technologies.
The ‘Mover’ program also introduces the Green IPI tax, which charges less tax to those who pollute less, thereby encouraging sustainable practices among businesses.
It is anticipated that these measures will be warmly received by the business community and may sway foreign companies considering operations in Brazil. The government remains confident that this policy will lead to increased investment inflows and contribute significantly to Brazil’s long-term economic prosperity.
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College Football Bowl Game Computer Picks & Predictions
According to our projections, the best bet versus the spread out of 39 FBS postseason matchups is Florida State (+22.5) -- for more tips, including parlay possibilities, scroll down.
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Pick: Florida State +22.5 vs. Georgia
- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Florida State by 2.2 points
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
Pick: Tulane +11.5 vs. Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Tulane Green Wave
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Tulane by 3.9 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
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Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55.0 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
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Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Projected Total: 59.6 points
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Date: December 22
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Mother wanted for killing 2 of her children arrested in the United Kingdom, police say
By Melissa Alonso and Christine Sever, CNN
(CNN) — A Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her children and attempting to kill a third has been arrested in the United Kingdom, according to local police.
Authorities issued an arrest warrant for Kimberlee Singler on murder and attempted murder charges after her 7-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter were found dead in a home and her 11-year-old daughter was sent to the hospital, CNN has reported.
Singler was arrested “without incident” at an unidentified location in the UK on Saturday, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
“Detectives with the Colorado Springs Police Department’s homicide unit continue to work closely with multiple law enforcement agencies in pursuing the ongoing investigation,” the release says.
The department said more information would be released about the arrest at a news conference at a later date.
Police originally responded to Singler’s home on December 19th after receiving a 911 call about a burglary. When they arrived, they found her 7-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter dead, authorities said. They also found Singler and her surviving 11-year-old daughter, who were both taken to a hospital.
Singler was originally considered a victim, based on the initial burglary report, but she became a suspect as the investigation unfolded, Colorado police previously told CNN. She was initially cooperative with police but then stopped cooperating and police were unable to get in contact with her.
“Until we had probable cause we weren’t able to hold her for any reason,” Ira Cronin, public information officer at the Colorado Springs Police Department, previously told CNN.
Her 11-year-old daughter was released from the hospital a few days after the incident. She is recovering from her injuries and is not with her mother, Cronin added.
Singler faces four counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder. The charges for each alleged crime were doubled due to the children being under the age of 12, according to a news release.
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Michigan vs. Alabama Rose Bowl Semifinal Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - Monday, January 1
Based on our computer projection model, the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines will take down the No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide when the two teams come together at Rose Bowl on Monday, January 1, which starts at 5:00 PM. For our projections on the spead, point total, and final score, check out the rest of the article below.
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- Based on this game's moneyline, the Wolverines' implied win probability is 55.6%.
- The Wolverines have seven wins in 12 games against the spread this season.
- In games this season when favored by 1.5 points or more, Michigan are 7-5 against the spread.
- The Wolverines have seen seven of its 12 games go over the point total.
- The average total for Michigan games this season has been 47.7, 2.2 points higher than the total for this game.
Alabama Betting Info (2023)
- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Crimson Tide have a 48.8% chance to win.
- The Crimson Tide are 8-4-0 ATS this season.
- Alabama is 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 1.5-point underdogs.
- Crimson Tide games have hit the over in eight out of 12 opportunities (66.7%).
- The average point total for Alabama this season is 5.9 points higher than this game's over/under.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have averted disaster.
Despite another sluggish Sunday, they rallied for a 25-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
The win didn't do much to quell concerns about a tepid offense that anchored Kansas City through a 2-4 stretch following their Week 10 bye. But it did secure the AFC West title, avoiding a Week 18 scenario that could have seen them eliminated from the postseason.
The Chiefs got off to a strong start with a 75-yard opening drive that ended with a touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Isaiah Pacheco. They wouldn't find the end zone from there.
After the Bengals answered with a touchdown to tie the game, the Chiefs turned the ball over with a fumble on their next possession. The Bengals then took a 17-17 lead that the the Chiefs cut to 17-13 at halftime. From there, kicker Harrison Butker and the Kansas City defense did the bulk of the work.
Butker successfully kicked four second-half field goals to extend a personal 18-0 scoring run over the Bengals as Kansas City shut Cincinnati out in the second half.
The Bengals had a chance to tie the game after Butker's sixth field goal extended Kansas City's lead to 25-17. They converted a fourth-and-18 after Justin Reid sack of Jake Browning at the Cincinnati 38-yard line. But Chiefs defenders sacked Browning two more times to force a fourth-and-27 that the Bengals would not convert.
The stop allowed the Chiefs to run out the clock and clinch an eighth consecutive AFC West title.
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(MENAFN- The Conversation) While the unaided eye or binoculars can reveal much of the night sky, a telescope reveals so much more. Seeing Saturn's rings or the Moon's craters with your own eyes can be an“oh wow” moment.
However, choosing the right telescope can be tricky. There are telescopes with lenses and telescopes with mirrors. Telescopes that are moved by hand and others that are electronically controlled. Telescopes also come in a range of sizes, with a trade-off between light-gathering power, portability and price.
While there's much to consider, changes in pricing and technology mean spectacular views of the universe are more accessible than just a decade ago.
Read more: Want to get into stargazing? A professional astronomer explains where to start
How big should the aperture be?
Aperture is fundamental for telescopes. The bigger the light-collecting lens or mirror, the fainter the objects you can see. Double the aperture from 50mm diameter to 100mm diameter, and the light-collecting area quadruples.
A bigger mirror or lens captures more light. This mirror is from one of William Herschel's telescopes. Michael Brown The aperture also limits the level of detail you can see, due to the diffraction (interference) of light.
Again, bigger is better – a larger aperture telescope will produce sharper images than a smaller aperture telescope of comparable design. Earth's turbulent atmosphere also blurs images, which can limit the detail seen when the aperture is more than 150mm.
Sometimes cheaper telescopes are advertised by magnification, but a small telescope with extreme magnification just makes blurry images bigger without revealing more detail.
Refractor or reflector?
Should you buy a telescope with a refracting lens or a reflecting mirror? It depends what you want to look at, and your budget.
Refracting telescopes
Refracting telescopes can be good for viewing objects on Earth and in the sky. Refracting telescopes with short focal lengths (where light is brought to a focus near the lens) can be quite compact and good for low magnification views, which is great for sweeping across dark country skies.
However, there are catches. While 70mm aperture refracting telescopes can be quite affordable, bigger refractor telescopes are often more expensive than comparable reflecting telescopes.
Refracting telescopes also suffer from chromatic aberration – where different colours aren't brought to a common focus – and this is particularly noticeable at high magnification when stars get coloured halos. This can be mitigated using complex lens designs, but that adds to the cost.
Reflecting telescopes
Reflecting telescopes use mirrors to focus light. These tend to be larger and don't suffer from chromatic aberration.
Dobsonian telescopes have a simple Newtonian optical design and wooden mounts, and are a very cost effective (if sometimes bulky) option for larger apertures. Schmidt-Cassegrain and Maksutov telescopes, which use a combination of lenses and mirrors, are more compact (a big plus), but also more complex and expensive.
Dobsonian telescopes are an affordable option for a large aperture telescope. Wutthichai Charoenburi/Flickr , CC BY How do I find things in the sky? Depends on the mount
Want to look at a celestial object? You will need to point your telescope in the right direction, keep it steady, and follow the object as it moves across the sky (due to Earth's rotation).
To do this, a telescope needs a mount , which is often sold with the telescope but can also be bought separately. Mounts fall into two broad categories.
Equatorial mounts have an axis aligned with Earth's axis, so a single motor can compensate for Earth's rotation. These mounts were essential for taking long exposure images with telescopes prior to computers and tend to be relatively heavy.
Telescopes need mounts so they can be positioned and securely held in place. Mike White/Flickr , CC BY-NC-ND Alt-azimuth mounts have a vertical and a horizontal axis (how a camera is mounted on a tripod, for example), and tend to be cheaper and lighter than equatorial mounts. With the advent of cheap computing, they can now be used to automatically point at and track celestial objects.
To point a telescope at celestial objects you can move it manually or have electronics assist you, including“goto” mounts with motors that shift the telescope for you.
A completely manual telescope will be cheaper than a telescope with automation, but you will need to navigate the sky yourself.
Electronic assistance for navigating the sky is rapidly evolving and getting cheaper. Many telescopes on the market now use GPS and a smartphone app, which simplifies the process and makes everything more portable.
Do I need a finder scope?
Regardless of how you point your telescope, having a 30–50mm aperture auxiliary“finder” scope can be useful for small telescopes and essential for larger telescopes.
Large telescopes typically view a tiny patch of the sky, which makes finding your way tricky. A finder scope with a wider view and crosshairs simplifies things. Even telescopes with goto electronics often need to be calibrated with bright stars and locating them is easier with a finder scope.
What about the eyepiece?
An essential part of most telescopes is the eyepiece you look through. Sometimes decent telescopes are sold with quite cheap eyepieces, but it can be relatively inexpensive to upgrade to a better one.
A good start is a low-magnification eyepiece for sweeping views, and a high-magnification eyepiece for planets.
Plössl eyepieces are affordable and provide good views. More complex eyepieces that provide better views are also available, and far cheaper than they once were.
If you want to look at the Sun, you must get a specially designed solar filter . Never point a telescope (including the finder scope) at the Sun without filters – it can permanently damage eyes and shatter lenses.
What if I want to take astro photos?
Taking basic astronomical photos has become much easier with smartphones. While you can hold a phone to the telescope eyepiece for a photo of the Moon or a planet, you will get better results with an adapter that holds your phone securely in place.
A photo of a lunar eclipse taken with a small telescope and iPhone. Michael Brown Of course, better images can be taken with astronomy-specific cameras that can take very short exposures (for planets) or very long exposures (for fainter nebulae and galaxies). For long exposures, automatic tracking of celestial objects is essential, and that adds to a telescope's price.
Smart telescopes are a relatively recent addition to the market. These goto telescopes have no eyepieces and only capture images electronically. As modern detectors are more sensitive than our eyes, they can capture quite spectacular images with a relatively small portable telescope, even when there's light pollution.
However, you do lose the experience of seeing the universe directly with your own eyes through the eyepiece.
Try before you buy!
A second-hand bargain, like this 70mm refractor telescope, may be lurking in someone's garage. Michael Brown If there's a local amateur astronomical society, you can sign up or attend a star party. There should be plenty of telescopes, and owners happy to wax lyrical about them.
A specialist shop can also give a direct experience of a telescope: its size and how it works (with limitations during daytime). For example, you may find a telescope is too bulky or technical for your needs.
Online shopping can save money, but may have less customer support than a local shop. You could also snap up a bargain buying second hand, and a seller may allow you to test their telescope on the Moon and planets before buying.
There's a lot to take on board before buying a telescope. Aperture, size, cost and other factors need to be considered. But there are many good options out there, and with a good choice you can see some wondrous things. And perhaps have an“oh wow” moment.
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Brazil’s Vice President Announces Tax Benefits for Green Initiatives; China Stresses ‘Inevitable’ Taiwan Reunification
In a crucial move to stimulate Brazil’s economy, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin announced new government measures on December 31 in Sao Paulo. The initiative aims to extend tax benefits to companies investing in transportation and acquiring new machinery. This announcement is a strategic component of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s broader plan to re-industrialize Brazil’s economy, still recovering from the pandemic and currently 18% below its 2011 peak industrial output.
The ‘Green’ Shift
The Lula administration is directing its efforts towards promoting ‘green’ projects. It includes the development of flex-fuel and electric vehicles, renewable energy, and biofuels. The ‘Mover’ program, introduced by an executive order, offers lower income taxes for transportation companies. This step encourages investment in new technologies, research, and development. This program is expected to provide benefits of 3.5 billion reais in the following year, escalating to 4.1 billion reais by 2028.
(Read Also: Berkshire Hathaway: A Temporary Setback Doesn’t Eclipse Warren Buffett’s Legacy)
Accelerating Industrial Growth
Alckmin, who also serves as the minister of Development and Industry, emphasized the urgency to boost investment and productivity. He presented a bill to Congress proposing 3.4 billion reais in income tax benefits for companies. This move aims to expedite the renewal of their industrial machinery, thereby reducing the equipment depreciation period from 20 years to two years. The vice president also alluded to a future ‘second phase’ of the program without revealing further details.
(Read Also: Brazil Intervenes in Venezuela-Guyana Border Dispute Amid Escalating Tensions)
Funding the Initiative
The anticipated revenue losses from these tax benefits will be offset by import taxes, including those on imported electric vehicles. The program requires congressional approval within four months to remain effective.
China’s Assertive Stance on Taiwan
In related international news, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a New Year’s address stating that ‘reunification’ with Taiwan is inevitable. This statement, adopting a more assertive tone than the previous year, came just ahead of Taiwan’s leadership elections. Beijing has consistently viewed Taiwan as a part of its territory and has not ruled out the use of force to achieve unification.
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NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough, a 3-time Cup champion in the 1970s, dies at 84
(AP)- Cale Yarborough, considered one of NASCAR’s all-time greatest drivers and the first to win three consecutive Cup titles, died Sunday. He was 84.
NASCAR announced the death of the Hall of Famer and South Carolina native in a statement. No cause was given.
“Cale Yarborough was one of the toughest competitors NASCAR has ever seen. His combination of talent, grit and determination separated Cale from his peers, both on the track and in the record book,” said Jim France, chairman and CEO of NASCAR. “He was respected and admired by competitors and fans alike and was as comfortable behind the wheel of a tractor as he was behind the wheel of a stock car.”
Known for his fierce toughness and grit, Yarborough won the Daytona 500 four times and the Southern 500 at his home track of Darlington Raceway five times. His 83 Cup Series victories are tied with Jimmie Johnson for sixth on NASCAR’s all-time wins list, and Yarborough ranks fourth with 69 pole positions.
But one of his most famous moments came in the 1979 Daytona 500, the first to be televised live flag to flag across the country. Yarborough, a Golden Gloves boxer who also earned a football scholarship to Clemson, crashed while racing with Donnie Allison on the final lap for the win. The two drivers got out of their wrecked cars to fight, Allison’s brother, Bobby, pulled over to join the scrap and it was two Allison brothers versus Yarborough as Richard Petty crossed the finish line first.
It was a breakthrough moment for NASCAR, which, because of a snowstorm on the East Coast, was being shown on live television to its largest audience ever.
Yarborough quit full-time racing after winning six races in 1980 and finishing second in the Cup standings after winning three straight crowns from 1976-78. He said at the time it was to spend more time with his three daughters. During his NASCAR Hall of Fame induction speech in 2012, Yarborough said he felt like he’d completed his journey from the bottom rung of the ladder to the top.
“I sure hoped I was going to get to this point because working in the back of the fields in that hot sun would make you want to do something else,” he said. “I always dreamed of … ending up where I have ended up tonight.”
After retirement, Yarborough opened and operated a used car dealership in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina and served on the Florence County Council.
“The NASCAR industry and our millions of fans have lost one of the grittiest and most successful superstars of all time,” Winston Kelley, executive director of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, said in a statement. “Cale’s remarkable legacy and accomplishments in NASCAR will live in our minds, our hearts and the archives of the NASCAR Hall of Fame forever.”
Yarborough is survived by his wife, Betty Jo, and daughters Julie, Kelley and B.J.
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(MENAFN- The Conversation) By far the most significant decision the Howard government made in 2003 was to support the invasion of Iraq. Journalists and historians have long maintained there was no submission to full cabinet weighing the pros and cons of the Australian intervention. Cabinet papers from 2003 released today by the National Archives of Australia confirm this.
While the Howard government had many other important issues to manage in that year, the Iraq War consumed most attention and sparked most debate in the wider community.
Entering the war
Cabinet's National Security Committee had been closely monitoring Iraq and its possible possession of weapons of mass destruction. But in March 2003, Prime Minister John Howard asked the full cabinet to confirm the decision to commit Australia to war.
Despite US urging, the UN Security Council failed to authorise the use of force. It preferred instead to exhaust all opportunities for diplomacy.
On March 18, Howard informed his cabinet colleagues that US President George W. Bush had given Iraqi President Saddam Hussein an ultimatum . Australia was asked to support the United States if Iraq did not fully comply with Bush's demands.
In March 2003, John Howard confirmed Australia would follow the United States into war with Iraq. Alan Porritt/AAP In the absence of explicit Security Council authorisation, Howard relied for legal justification on a memorandum of advice , signed by two officials at the level of first assistant secretary from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Attorney-General's Department. Iraq, the memorandum argued, had not complied with earlier Security Council resolutions on weapons of mass destruction. Consequently, Australian participation in military intervention would be legal.
Gavan Griffith, Australia's solicitor-general from 1984-1997, regarded the legal advice as“untenable” and“Alice in Wonderland nonsense”.
The memorandum was nonetheless important for persuading public opinion. Governor-General Peter Hollingworth had earlier asked to see legal advice from the attorney-general, perhaps assuming the decision would be his, acting on advice from the government. Howard advised Hollingworth there was no need to refer to the governor-general any decision to commit Australia to war.
The Howard government instead proceeded with the defence minister using his legal powers under the Defence Act as amended in 1975. This alleviated any need for the attorney-general to provide legal advice to the governor-general, as Sir John Kerr had demanded of the Fraser government in 1977 in regard to appointing the head of the Department of the Special Trade Negotiator, for which Howard was the responsible minister.
The cabinet minute of March 18 2003 smoothed the legal and constitutional difficulties. The attorney-general, it read, agreed with the memorandum submitted by the first assistant secretaries. The governor-general had been consulted but did not need to give his approval, and cabinet had agreed to send Australian troops to war.
Read more: Iraq 20 years on: death came from the skies on March 19 2003 – and the killing continues to this day
Proceeding without a cabinet submission enabled Howard to dispense with advice to cabinet on four other matters.
One was the circumstantial nature of the intelligence used to justify the invasion.
Another was the sectarian chaos that could have been predicted to follow in Iraq.
A third was the danger of military intervention empowering Iran .
A fourth was the consequences for the Australian-United States alliance. Any decision to rebuff Bush's request would have been treated coldly by his administration. Howard was determined to take advantage of the Iraq war to strengthen the alliance.
Another middle power and NATO ally, Canada, demonstrated its independence without incurring Washington's enduring resentment. Prime Minister Jean Chretien insisted Canada would not join in military action without United Nations authorisation. The leader of the Labor opposition, Simon Crean, eventually adopted this position too.
Howard was determined to use the Iraq war to strengthen the alliance with the US. J. Scott Applewhite/AP/AAP Officials in the Department of Defence and Foreign Affairs and Trade did not regard it as their role to offer strategic advice on matters already decided by ministers. This pattern of policy-making indicated the increasing subordination of the public service to ministers since the 1980s. It also reflected the increasingly presidential view Howard had of the office of prime minister.
In 2003, public opinion was opposed to Australian participation in the war. However, the government was aided by the effusive support of News Corporation papers for its position on the war.
Opposition Leader Simon Crean said Labor would not support the United States' war in Iraq without the backing of the United Nations. Mick Tsikas/AAP Beyond the war
The release includes many other submissions and decisions. Some relate to negotiation of a free trade agreement with the United States.
Ten years after the agreement came into force, however, analysis showed it had diverted trade away from the lowest-cost sources. The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme was also affected.
Read more: How the US trade deal undermined Australia's PBS
Other papers relate to health policy. Howard sought to blunt an effective Labor campaign against the erosion of the rate of bulk-billing under Medicare. Accordingly, Health Minister Kay Patterson introduced a A$900 million package.
“A Fairer Medicare” was highly criticised, including by a Senate inquiry . It described the package as a“decisive step away from the principle of universality that has underpinned Medicare since its inception”.
With the 2004 election looming, Patterson was replaced by Tony Abbott, who later announced a compromise package called Medicare Plus . It achieved more success by including higher reimbursements for doctors and an extended Medicare safety net aimed at addressing out-of-pocket costs.
On becoming health minister in 2003, Tony Abbott announced Medicare Plus to replace A Fairer Medicare. Alan Porritt/AAP A decision on the environment is also noteworthy. Howard appointed a committee to devise an affordable long-term plan to reduce Australia's greenhouse gas emissions. An emissions trading scheme was recommended.
The plan received the backing of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, as well as that of Treasurer Peter Costello, Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane and Environment Minister David Kemp. In July, the strategy was taken to cabinet but later, after discussions with industry representatives, Howard dumped it .
Years later, in 2006, under pressure from the“millennium drought”, Howard changed his mind and accepted Treasury's advice to adopt an emissions trading scheme. Howard's Labor successors, Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard, implemented the scheme. In 2013, the Abbott government demolished the scheme with the enthusiastic support of business.
Read more: The too hard basket: a short history of Australia's aborted climate policies
Resources boom – and missed opportunities
In October 2003, the leaders of the United States and China both visited Australia. This offered hope Australia could maintain a constructive relationship with its closest ally as well as its major trading partner.
By 2003, Australia was on the cusp of one its greatest resource booms, fuelled by Chinese demand. The boom gave the government space to turn its attention to a range of reforms in areas such as defence, health, communications and education policy.
Three opportunities were missed in 2003.
One was to establish a sovereign wealth fund to invest the temporary windfall gains from the mining boom.
A second was to establish an emissions trading scheme.
A third was to advance progress on constitutional recognition of Indigenous people. This had to wait until 2007 when Howard at last recommended a referendum to recognise the role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in Australian history.
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The Rams looked like a veteran-heavy team entering the 2023 season. Matthew Stafford, older quarterback. Cooper Kupp, aging receiver. Sean McVay is a veteran coach. It looked like a team rolling out the same old stuff.
Another preseason narrative goes into the shredder. The best thing anyone could have done this fantasy season is prioritize a couple of emerging Rams right before the season, or in the first week of free agency.
The Rams escaped with a one-point win at the Giants on Sunday, and it was the fresh faces that paced the offense. Second-year running back Kyren Williams had 101 total yards and all three Los Angeles touchdowns, pushing to the top of fantasy's running back board. Rookie receiver Puka Nacua didn't break the game, but his 118 receiving yards were tops on the team. It was a fitting fantasy capper for two of the stories of the year.
Christian McCaffrey was probably the best fantasy player you could have rostered this year (an injury-clouded Week 17 to the side), but not everyone had a real chance at McCaffrey. He was an early pick in every room. If you were slotted late in the first round, he was never an option.
But anyone with summer intel to Williams or Nacua (or an aggressive FAAB tint in Week 1) was likely to land one of these guys, perhaps both. Williams and Nacua each had global ADPs outside the top 200 the final week of draft season and were unrostered in the majority of Yahoo leagues.
Nacua's signal was unavoidable in Week 1 — he threw a 10-catch, 119-yard masterpiece at the Seahawks. Williams was more subtle — although he had a pair of touchdowns, he managed a modest 52 yards on 15 carries. Cam Akers also had 22 rushes that day, though they went absolutely nowhere (29 yards), with a touchdown, too.
So after Week 1, we were wondering if Williams was good enough to take command of this job and if Nacua was good enough to hold onto significant market share even when Kupp (who would miss all of September) eventually returned.
An emphatic yes on both counts.
The Williams season had three parts to it. He rolled out an RB7, RB4, RB26. RB3, RB30 and RB2 opening to the year, before suffering an ankle injury in late October. Some shrewd fantasy managers might have traded for Williams while he was hurt, mindful of the delicious late-season schedule the Rams had waiting. Williams went into smash mode for the final third of the year, finishing RB1, RB9, RB18, RB5, RB11 and RB1 (in progress) the last six weeks.
That's what a league winner looks like.
Maybe Nacua isn't a grand slam like Williams, but he's still been a home run. He entered Week 17 as the WR7 in half-point PPR scoring (cumulative points), and the WR9 if you prefer a per-game average. He's had monster games with Kupp and without Kupp. It's amazing the Rams found this snappy rookie with the 177th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
It's been a quirky year for rookie pass catchers. Tight end Sam LaPorta is challenging for the TE1 spot, and Zay Flowers looks like a sure star. Jordan Addison and Rashee Rice have been reliable, Tank Dell was very good before a leg injury ended his year. Jayden Reed can play.
But there have been frustrating moments, too. Quentin Johnston might have been a first-round mistake. Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been part of a crowded and slightly underwhelming Seahawks offense. Marvin Mims Jr. teased us for weeks but never could do enough to get a Denver promotion. To be fair, Mims has made his share of rookie mistakes, too.
The LAR breakouts remind us that draft capital isn't the be-all and end-all. Williams was the 164th pick in the 2022 class, similar to where Nacua was taken last spring. No team is right with even the majority of its offensive evaluations, but if Sean McVay and Co. like a player, I'm at least going to take a second look.
And I know how important the September FAAB process often is. This year, there was a fantasy title, hiding in plain sight. You just needed to look west.
Other Week 17 Heroes
— It was no surprise to see mobile quarterbacks percolating to the top of the Week 17 leaderboard. To be fair, Lamar Jackson crushed Miami with his arm — five touchdown passes, 35 rushing yards. Looks like he'll lock up his second MVP before the ball drops in 2024. Hopefully, his second career playoff win isn't far behind. Jackson's 36.34 Yahoo points were easily tops for the position, with athletic maestros Justin Fields (313 total yards, two scores) and Kyler Murray (256 yards, three scores) settling in the 20s.
Josh Allen stands at QB5, and it was all from his legs — he only threw for 169 yards, but he ran 11 times for 44 yards and two scores. The Bills offense has been a strange watch since Joe Brady took over for Ken Dorsey.
— Arizona's stunning upset at Philadelphia had another hero: James Conner. He turned 27 touches into 133 yards and two scores. Volume and goal-line equity are wonderful things. If you kept the faith with Travis Etienne Jr. and De'Von Achane, you were rewarded. Etienne rushed for 102 yards and a couple of scores, and Achane was dynamic despite Miami's blowout loss, generating 137 total yards and a touchdown on 18 touches.
— Saturday night gave us a strong receiver push, with CeeDee Lamb (13-227-1) torching the Lions and Amon-Ra St. Brown (6-90-1) providing his usual drumbeat. They had name-brand company Sunday; Davante Adams was dominant (13-126-2) if you had the nerve to stick with him, DJ Moore (9-159-1) continues to click with Fields and Brandon Aiyuk (7-114-1) was part of San Francisco's expected get-back win at Washington.
Of course, there will always be plenty of receiver misses and disappointments; it's the ultimate boom/bust position. Tyreek Hill only posted a 6-76-0 line, not what we expect on 12 targets. He hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 13. The puzzling Stefon Diggs slump continued: four catches, 26 yards. His last spike came in Week 12; he's been a fantasy headache for two months. The Philadelphia passing touchdowns surprisingly went to Julio Jones (two) and Dallas Goedert (one), which meant A.J. Brown (4-53-0) and DeVonta Smith (3-30-0) came in well under their projections.
— Waiver-wire hawks were rewarded at tight end, where Juwan Johnson dominated at Tampa Bay (8-90-1) and Isaiah Likely picked up two touchdowns. It's also possible David Njoku (6-134-0) was scooped off the wire a few weeks back; he's looked like an All-Pro ever since Joe Flacco joined the Browns. Njoku would have had a much better game Thursday if the Jets fought back even a little bit.
As we send this piece to the editors, Travis Kelce is sitting on three targets, two catches, six yards. Other than Isiah Pacheco, no one on the Chiefs had a decent first half. Some things are too depressing to think about right now, but we'll have more Kansas City (and late-game thoughts) when I update this column later on Sunday.
I hope you get what you need. I hope you're planning a parade for the following week.
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Exclusive Sale: Cariuma Offers 25% Off Sitewide, Features Pantone’s 2024 Color of the Year
Sustainable sneaker brand, Cariuma, known not only for its high-quality organic canvas footwear but also for its strong commitment to the environment, is offering a limited-time sale of 25 percent off sitewide. The discount is exclusively available to PEOPLE readers who can benefit from this rare opportunity by using the promo code PEOPLE25 until January 4.
Revamped Styles and Sustainable Commitment
Cariuma has breathed new life into their classic styles such as the Oca Low, the Salvas, and the Naioca sneaker, now featuring Pantone’s 2024 Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz. Known for their slip-resistant soles and supportive interiors made of recycled and natural materials, these products stand testament to Cariuma’s commitment to sustainability. Each pair of sneakers sold contributes to planting two trees in the Brazilian rainforest, adding to the brand’s eco-friendly persona.
Highlighting Comfort and Style
Among the standout products are the OCA Therma High sneakers, lined with vegan shearling keeping in mind the winter season, and the Valley sneakers, made from responsibly sourced leather, ensuring utmost comfort with their insoles. Positive customer reviews have consistently highlighted the comfort, durability, and style of Cariuma’s sneakers, further solidifying the brand’s reputation for quality footwear. The brand’s commitment to the environment is also reflected in its partnerships, such as the one with Razer, through which every pair of Cariuma x Razer sneakers purchased saves 10 trees around the world.
Urging Customers to Seize the Opportunity
Customers are encouraged to seize this unique opportunity to not only update their footwear with stylish and comfortable sneakers, but also contribute to a worthwhile cause. Cariuma’s commitment to planting two trees in the Brazilian rainforest for every pair of shoes sold underscores the brand’s dedication to ecological restoration. With the sale ending on January 4, customers are urged to act fast and take advantage of the promotion before it expires.
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Michigan vs. Alabama Rose Bowl Semifinal Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - Monday, January 1
Based on our computer projection model, the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines will take down the No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide when the two teams come together at Rose Bowl on Monday, January 1, which starts at 5:00 PM. For our projections on the spead, point total, and final score, check out the rest of the article below.
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- Based on this game's moneyline, the Wolverines' implied win probability is 55.6%.
- The Wolverines have seven wins in 12 games against the spread this season.
- In games this season when favored by 1.5 points or more, Michigan are 7-5 against the spread.
- The Wolverines have seen seven of its 12 games go over the point total.
- The average total for Michigan games this season has been 47.7, 2.2 points higher than the total for this game.
Alabama Betting Info (2023)
- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Crimson Tide have a 48.8% chance to win.
- The Crimson Tide are 8-4-0 ATS this season.
- Alabama is 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 1.5-point underdogs.
- Crimson Tide games have hit the over in eight out of 12 opportunities (66.7%).
- The average point total for Alabama this season is 5.9 points higher than this game's over/under.
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NASCAR legend Cale Yarborough dies at 84
By Steve Almasy, CNN
(CNN) — Three-time NASCAR Cup champion Cale Yarborough, a Hall of Fame racer known for his toughness, has died at age 84, the auto racing body announced Sunday.
No cause of death was given.
“Cale Yarborough was one of the toughest competitors NASCAR has ever seen,” NASCAR Chairman and CEO Jim France said on X, formerly known as Twitter. “His combination of talent, grit and determination separated Cale from his peers, both on the track and in the record book.”
Yarborough dominated NASCAR in the mid-1970s, becoming the first driver to win three consecutive titles in its top division. Three other times in his career he was runner-up in the points chase.
He logged 28 of his 83 career wins in his championship years of 1976-1978 and is tied for sixth in all-time victories with seven-time NASCAR Cup champ Jimmie Johnson.
Seven-time champion Richard Petty sent his condolences on X and remembered their years racing each other.
“(Yarborough’s) rivalry and competitive spirit with The King will always be a renowned part of NASCAR History, showcasing their mutual respect and the intensity of their competition on the track,” Petty wrote.
Yarborough’s legacy also includes an incident in the 1979 Daytona 500, the first 500-mile NASCAR race covered in its entirety on national TV. The CBS audience watched Yarborough take on Donnie Allison in a last-lap battle for the lead that saw the cars crash then the drivers swing at each other on the infield grass, while Petty went on to win the race. The fight escalated when Allison’s brother, Bobbie, pulled over his race car and joined in.
Yarborough won NASCAR’s premier race four times and the Southern 500 at Darlington, South Carolina, five times.
Yarborough was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2012, a member of its third class. He took the time to thank his family and the car owners he drove for in his racing career, including Hall of Famer Junior Johnson, with whom he had his best seasons.
“Junior was looking for a driver, and I was looking for a ride. And boy, we hooked up and we had a good ride for sure,” Yarborough said in his induction speech. “Junior, can’t thank you enough, man. We had a good ride.”
Yarborough then joked about what his career totals could have been had he not left the team before the 1981 season to run a limited schedule with other owners and spend more time with his family.
“Had I stayed with Junior there’s no telling how many championships … Richard Petty you don’t know how many championships we might have won. You might not have even been in the picture,” he said, drawing a big laugh from the crowd and Petty, No. 1 all-time with 200 victories.
Yarborough also joked about his lack of success as a race team owner, with only one win in 11 years.
Asked after his speech whether he agreed with the title of NASCAR’s toughest driver, he told the Speed Network: “If that’s what they say, I’ll have to agree with it, I guess.”
Dale Earnhardt Jr. paid his respects on X.
“A legend behind the wheel for sure, but he had a personality, grit, and swagger that attracted fans around the world to him and to Nascar. He truly made the sport far better for being a part of it. My heart goes out to his family,” Earnhardt, now a broadcaster and race team owner, wrote.
Yarborough also raced Indy cars for a few years after Ford stepped away temporarily from NASCAR in 1970 and he was 10th in the 1972 Indianapolis 500.
CNN’s Jacob Lev contributed to this report.
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(MENAFN- The Conversation) This year the Australian government is introducing a series of measures to restrict the availability of vapes, starting today.
The new reforms address loopholes in the current laws that allow easy access to highly addictive, flavoured, cheap, and harmful vaping products that are marketed to kids .
Vaping products will still be available through a prescription for anyone using them to quit smoking. But the Therapeutic Goods Administration will tightly regulate prescription-only vapes.
So what are the new regulations? And why are they needed?
Read more: What's in vapes? Toxins, heavy metals, maybe radioactive polonium
What was wrong with the previous regulations?
Before the 2024 rule changes, vaping products imported and sold in Australia were required to be nicotine-free, unless accessed through a pharmacy with a prescription from a qualified health professional.
Individual users were also allowed to import nicotine-vapes from overseas through the Personal Importation Scheme , provided they had a valid prescription.
The vaping industry – including manufacturers, importers and retailers – exploited these loopholes and openly sold products containing nicotine to young people by falsely claiming the products were“nicotine-free”.
But the only way to tell the difference between a nicotine and nicotine-free vape is to test it in a lab – a time consuming and expensive endeavour, given the high volume of products imported.
So enforcing the nicotine/nicotine-free standards essentially proved near impossible against an industry determined to addict a new generation of users.
So what's changing?
The new laws help tidy up the confusion and make the rules much clearer and easier to enforce.
They also address the ready access to vapes, which is the single biggest challenge to preventing young people from vaping.
The regulatory changes will be rolled out in three phases:
1. Importation ban
The first phase, being implemented from today, includes a ban on the importation of all disposable, single-use vapes. These are the products that are most popular with young people and come in a variety of flavours, including fruit, confectionery, cocktails and tobacco.
Single-use, disposable vapes cannot be refilled, but come in a wide range of sizes, from a few hundred of puffs, to upwards of 10,000 puffs.
Disposable vapes have flooded into Australia and fuelled the explosive rise in vape use among teens and young adults.
Disposable vapes come in a range of flavours that appeal to young people. E-Liquids UK/Unsplash The importation of all other vapes, including refillable products, will be banned from March 1 2024, unless importers hold a licence and permit from the Office of Drug Control to lawfully import vapes. These legally imported vapes will only be sold in pharmacies to users with a prescription.
The Personal Importation Scheme allowance for vapes will also end on March 1 2024, meaning all vape users must access vaping products from a pharmacy in Australia.
Read more: TGA review strengthens case for much tighter vape restrictions at the border
This initial phase, while effectively stopping illegal vapes from coming in to Australia, doesn't address the high volume of product that is already here. Retailers will be able to continue to sell their existing stock of“nicotine-free” vapes. But as we know, these products often do contain nicotine .
2. Domestic manufacture and sales ban
The next phase of reforms, expected to come into effect in late 2024, will eliminate the retail sale of all types of vaping products, regardless of their claimed nicotine content.
This second phase will include a ban on the manufacture, supply, advertising and commercial possession of vapes that fall outside of the prescription framework.
These changes will require amendments to the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 , and will likely be introduced in Autumn 2024 for federal Parliament's consideration, but the exact date is yet to be set.
3. Prescription access
Vapes will only be available on prescription. Shutterstock The prescription access to vapes for therapeutic purposes is also being changed to allow access to products that meet a quality standard.
From today, all medical and nurse practitioners will now be able to prescribe therapeutic vapes for quitting smoking or to manage nicotine dependence.
Further changes that strengthen the standards for therapeutic vapes are expected to be made by March 1 2024. For example, prescription vapes will have limits on the amount of nicotine, the types of flavours permitted, and be in standardised medical-style packaging.
What do the changes mean for vape users?
Vapes for therapeutic purposes will continue to be permitted in Australia and more medical professionals will be able to prescribe them. Prior to 2024, only select medical professionals could prescribe vapes (they had to register as an authorised prescriber). This is being widened to ensure the prescription model works as intended.
While vaping products will be available by prescription it's important to know they remain unapproved medicines that have not been subjected to the same rigorous safety and effectiveness testing as other evidence-based quit smoking aids.
If you're thinking of quitting smoking (or quitting vaping), get support by talking to your doctor, calling the Quitline (13 7848), or accessing help online .
Read more: My teen is addicted to vaping. How can I help them quit and manage their withdrawal symptoms?
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Sunday might have been the first look at next season's Denver Broncos offense.
It's not like they will have that many options in the offseason, if they do move on from Russell Wilson and eat an $85 million dead cap hit. The most likely solution for the Broncos is to stick it out with Jarrett Stidham for a season, and maybe draft a rookie. There won't be a lot of cap room to do much else.
Stidham wasn't too bad as he took over for Wilson at the end of a tumultuous week in Denver. He threw for 224 yards and didn't make any big mistakes in an ugly 16-9 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. The Broncos were still eliminated from playoff contention due to other results in the AFC on Sunday.
The Broncos' spin that they pushed was that Wilson being benched for Stidham was just a football move, and that coach Sean Payton wanted to spark the offense. That's impossible to believe, but Stidham at least played well enough to get a win.
Broncos take a lead into halftime
The Broncos offense mostly struggled in the first half, aside from one play. Stidham was rolling right and it looked like he'd run for a first down, but he saw Lil'Jordan Humphrey crossing the field. He hit Humphrey on a short pass to about the 40 and then Humphrey did the rest, spinning and juking to avoid multiple Chargers defenders on the way to the end zone.
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Stidham was 12 of 22 for 165 yards in the first half. It wasn't hard to see the difference in the Broncos' offensive approach with Stidham at quarterback. Wilson had fewer than 30 attempts in a game seven times this season. Payton wanted to play a ball control game with Wilson at quarterback.
With Stidham, things opened up a little bit. Perhaps that was to prove a point about the quarterback that was just benched.
Broncos hold lead into 4th quarter
In the second half, the Broncos' biggest play was a defensive pass interference. On fourth-and-1, Stidham threw to the end zone to heavily defended Jerry Jeudy. But Chargers safety Alohi Gilman was called for pass interference, keeping the drive alive and setting up the Broncos at the 1-yard line. A couple of penalties on the Broncos cost them a shot at the touchdown, but a field goal gave them a 10-point lead.
The Chargers missed a field goal after that, and their offense wasn't leading a comeback. Easton Stick, who has been forced into action due to Justin Herbert's season-ending injury, was not very good against the Broncos defense. The Chargers did cut the Broncos' lead to 16-9 late in the game and had a shot to recover a muffed onside kick, but Denver got on it and was able to run out the clock after that.
Denver's offense wasn't very good either, especially against a bad Chargers defense that allowed 63 points to the Las Vegas Raiders a couple weeks ago. Stidham finished with 224 yards, a touchdown and he didn't throw an interception. He wasn't bad, but it wasn't exactly the shot in the arm the Broncos were saying they were looking for with the move. Stidham was just better than Stick, and that was good enough for the win to keep the Broncos' season alive.
The performance also won't give the Broncos a ton of confidence if they do have to settle for Stidham next season. That conversation can start now, since the Broncos' playoff hopes have been dashed.
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Chief Justice John Roberts on Sunday turned his focus to the promise, and shortcomings, of artificial intelligence in the federal courts, in an annual report that made no mention of Supreme Court ethics or legal controversies involving Donald Trump.
Describing artificial intelligence as the "latest technological frontier," Roberts discussed the pros and cons of computer-generated content in the legal profession. His remarks come just a few days after the latest instance of AI-generated fake legal citations making their way into official court records, in a case involving ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
"Always a bad idea," Roberts wrote in his year-end report, noting that "any use of AI requires caution and humility."
At the same time, though, the chief justice acknowledged that AI can make it much easier for people without much money to access the courts. "These tools have the welcome potential to smooth out any mismatch between available resources and urgent needs in our court system," Roberts wrote.
The report came at the end of a year in which a series of stories questioned the ethical practices of the justices and the court responded to critics by adopting its first code of conduct. Many of those stories focused on Justice Clarence Thomas and his failure to disclose travel, other hospitality and additional financial ties with wealthy conservative donors including Harlan Crow and the Koch brothers. But Justices Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor also have been under scrutiny.
The country also is entering an the beginning of an election year that seems likely to enmesh the court in some way in the ongoing criminal cases against Trump and efforts to keep the Republican former president off the 2024 ballot.
Along with his eight colleagues, Roberts almost never discusses cases that are before the Supreme Court or seem likely to get there. In past reports, he has advocated for enhanced security and salary increases for federal judges, praised judges and their aides for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and highlighted other aspects of technological changes in the courts.
Roberts once famously compared judges to umpires who call balls and strikes, but don't make the rules. In his latest report, he turned to a different sport, tennis, to make the point that technology won't soon replace judges.
At many tennis tournaments, optical technology, rather than human line judges, now determines "whether 130 mile per hour serves are in or out. These decisions involve precision to the millimeter. And there is no discretion; the ball either did or did not hit the line. By contrast, legal determinations often involve gray areas that still require application of human judgment," Roberts wrote.
Looking ahead warily to the growing use of artificial intelligence in the courts, Roberts wrote: "I predict that human judges will be around for a while. But with equal confidence I predict that judicial work — particularly at the trial level — will be significantly affected by AI."
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Lewis Hamilton and Juliana Nalu: A Potential Romance Ignites Interest
As the year draws to a close, a potential new romance is sparking interest in the world of Formula One. Lewis Hamilton, the esteemed 38-year-old driver, was seen with 25-year-old model Juliana Nalu at a pre-New Year’s Eve party in Trancoso, Brazil. This event has reignited rumors about their supposed relationship, which first surfaced earlier in the year when Nalu was allegedly spotted in a hot-tub photo posted by former Olympic snowboarder Shaun White.
Hamilton-Nalu: A Story of Speculation
Hamilton, known for his admiration of Brazilian racing icon Ayrton Senna, donned a skeleton-patterned short-sleeved shirt and green cargo trousers at the event. On the other hand, Nalu, who had a brief two-month relationship with rapper Kanye West, opted for a semi-sheer black lace minidress.
The speculation about Hamilton’s romantic involvement with Nalu began when they were seen together at various events, including the 2023 Miami Grand Prix. Fans have been keenly following these developments, linking Hamilton to Nalu ever since. However, both Hamilton and Nalu have remained tight-lipped about the rumors, with the former emphasizing his current single status.
Hamilton’s Brazilian Connection
Hamilton’s connection with Brazil goes beyond the speculated romance. In November of the previous year, he won the Brazilian Grand Prix and became an honorary citizen of the country. His visit to Trancoso, a known celebrity hotspot, was planned after the 2023 season. Over the years, the place has attracted celebrities like Beyonce, Solange, Anderson Cooper, Naomi Campbell, Matthew McConaughey, Gisele Bunchen, and Leonardo di Caprio.
The Unfolding Narrative
Hamilton’s love life has always been in the spotlight due to his high-profile relationships with Jodia Ma, Nicole Scherzinger, Shakira, Cindy Kimberly, Florence Mueller, and Kendal Jenner. His potential relationship with Nalu adds another layer to this narrative. After his eight-year-long association with Nicole Scherzinger, he has spoken about the importance of personal growth and self-sufficiency before stepping into a new relationship.
Whether Hamilton and Nalu decide to make things official or keep fans guessing, one thing is for certain: the unfolding narrative of their speculated relationship will be keenly followed by fans and media alike, as we move into the new year.
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Rapper DDG took offense to fans questioning whether he and Halle Bailey had a baby girl. Over the weekend, Gossip of the City reported that Halle gave birth to a seven-pound baby boy just before Christmas, and a video of a baby crying in the background has also piqued fans’ interest as they question why the couple is hiding the baby.
Addressing the questions for the first time on Sunday, DDG was angry with fans who asked about the baby.
“Bro, I don’t know why people is like so invested in what I got going on or what we got going on like. Bro, mind your business. Go outside, touch some grass, go do a cart wheel in your backyard, bro. It’s weird,” DDG said.
The rapper and YouTuber says he loves his supporters, but he doesn’t know them in real life to share his personal business.
“Bro, why do you care so much? Whatever is going on in my life or her life, it’s not gonna change yours. Best believe… Let’s focus on ourselves 202, let’ try to lock in on ourselves in 2024 mind yo own business… I don’t give a damn if you like me for her,” he added.
He also addressed comments by other fans who think he isn’t good enough for Halle.
DDG and Halle are suspected to have welcomed a baby more than a week ago, but neither has publicly acknowledged the birth of the child or the fact that she was pregnant.
Suddenly, Halle has also resumed posting images that include her belly area after posting only throwbacks and photos from back for the past six months. Many believe she kept her pregnancy private due to her Disney Little Mermaid deal.
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(MENAFN- The Conversation) The Australian and American Veterinary Medical Association s recommend keeping cats indoors because they , and wildlife , will be safer.
However, a boring indoor environment may not meet a cat's need for mental stimulation. So how can we keep cats indoors in a way that will keep them safe and happy?
When considering animal welfare, the Five Domains Model is a good place to start. The five domains are:
nutrition – cats need the right type and amounts of food and water
physical environment, including temperature, flooring, noise, light
health – injury, disease, impairment
behavioural interactions with people and other animals, which includes the ability to exercise agency – choosing to engage, or not, in a particular activity at a given moment
mental state, including feelings such as hunger, pain, fear and comfort, which is an overall assessment of the animal's subjective welfare state.
Keeping a cat indoors denies it the choice of being inside or outside. The sense of control an animal has over its life is an important aspect of its welfare , so how can we compensate for this loss of agency?
Several ways to help meet your cat's needs are available at various price points. Most help meet the cat's behavioural needs. Some also touch on other needs like environment or nutrition. All will contribute to your cat's wellbeing.
Read more: Herding cats: councils' efforts to protect wildlife from roaming pets are hampered by state laws
Free solutions
If you're feeling the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis , you can still provide your cat with plenty of enrichment for free, or at very low cost. There are multiple options.
Cat music has some scientific evidence behind it and is available on YouTube . This will help meet their environmental needs.
An example of the cat music available on YouTube. Puzzle feeders , which you can buy or make yourself. Cats are predators, so they are biologically wired to work for their food. Puzzle feeders can be a good way to help meet this biological need.
These feeders don't have to be expensive. One homemade example is an egg carton with the cat's food inside and the lid closed, so the cat must find a way to open the carton to obtain the food.
Start with a simple puzzle, and gradually build to more complex puzzles. Only do puzzle feeding if your cat is a good eater and not underweight, though. This will help meet their nutritional and behavioural needs.
Boxes , which cats love to sit in. This hiding behaviour appears to reduce stress Cats will even sit in boxes that don't technically exist – such as outlines on a floor. This will help meet their behavioural needs.
Clicker training uses a small noise-making device to indicate that the animal has performed a desired behaviour. While more commonly known for dogs, it can also be used in cats .
Read more: Why you should train your cat – and how to do it
Cats can benefit from the interest and activities that clicker training can provide. “Do as I do” training is another option. In this training style, the cat learns to mimic your behaviour , but in a species-appropriate way. For instance, if you stood on your tiptoes and raised your arms, your cat would stand on its hind legs and lift the front paws. This will be good for their behavioural needs.
Playing with a pet cat for at least five minutes at a time has been associated with reduced behaviour problems , so play with them to help meet their needs.
New objects/scents will help meet their environmental needs. Cats enjoy novelty as long as there is also plenty of predictability in their environment. Regularly bringing new things or scents like catnip into your home may be interesting for your cat .
For more ideas about enriching your cat's life indoors, check out this website .
Moderate outlay
If you're tightening your belt but still have a little to invest in cat enrichment, there are lots of choices within the $10–$50 range to help meet the cat's behavioural needs.
Harness walks (perhaps after some patient training) let your cat spend time outdoors in a safe way and get exercise.
Using a harness is a way to safely walk your cat outdoors. Natasha Zakharova/Shutterstock Toys that move erratically are preferable to static toys. These can be toys that you move yourself such as a toy mouse that you move around on the floor. The movement may appeal to the cat's predatory nature.
Puzzle feeders can be made very cheaply (see above), but you can buy one too. It can provide interesting variety for cats, especially after they've had some puzzle experience. Again, only do this with cats who are good eaters and are not underweight.
A scratching post should ideally be vertical or inclined , which are generally preferable to horizontal surfaces. Chenille, rope or cardboard appear to be the preferred materials .
Read more: Why does my cat pee on the rug? Are they trying to tell me something?
Bougie options
If money is no object, you could consider these pricier options. Both help meet their environmental needs.
Cat shelves make use of vertical space so don't take up a lot of floor space. They provide cats with elevated places to sit, which they like .
Cats like to survey their surroundings from on high. Boyloso/Shutterstock Cat enclosures , or“catios”, are enclosed, outdoor spaces where cats can safely spend time outside. They may increase cats' quality of life .
Remember, every cat is an individual. What works for some cats may not work for yours. Try preference testing – which require the cat to choose between different options or environments – to figure out your own cat's favourite things.
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The U.S. Food & Drug Administration on Sunday said that Reckitt/Mead Johnson is voluntarily recalling batches of powdered infant formula over bacterial contamination concerns.
According to a news release, the FDA said that Reckitt/Mead Johnson’s Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Powdered Infant Formula Products were being recalled. The specialty formula is a hypoallergenic infant product used by infants who are allergic to cow’s milk.
The formula came in 12.6-ounce and 19.8-ounce cans and was recalled over the possibility that the product had been contaminated by Cronobacter sakazakii, the FDA said.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cronobacter sakazakii is a germ found naturally that can live in dry foods including powdered infant formula.
“Getting sick from Cronobacter does not happen often, but infections in infants can be deadly,” the CDC said. “Cronobacter infections in infants less than 12 months old are often linked to powdered infant formula.”
The FDA said that 675,030 cans of the formula were recalled on Friday after the agency was notified that the formula sent overseas tested positive for Cronobacter sakazakii by the Israeli Ministry of Health, CNN reported.
The FDA said that no illnesses have been reported so far and that most of the formula distributed in the U.S. has likely been consumed. Nutramigen in 12.6-ounce and 19.8-ounce containers was manufactured in June 2023 and distributed primarily in June, July, and August 2023, the agency said.
“All product in question went through extensive testing and tested negative for the bacteria,” Reckitt/Mead Johnson said in a news release.
The batch codes for the products are:
• ZL3FHG (12.6-ounce cans);
• ZL3FMH (12.6-ounce cans);
• ZL3FPE (12.6-ounce cans);
• ZL3FQD (12.6-ounce cans);
• ZL3FRW (19.8-ounce cans);
• ZL3FXJ (12.6-ounce cans).
The products have a UPC of 300871239418 or 300871239456 and “use by date” of “1 Jan. 2025,” the FDA said.
According to the agency, consumers with Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder bearing those batch numbers should not use them and dispose of them immediately.
Consumers with questions can call the company at 866-534-9986 at any time, or by email at consumer.relations@rb.com.
“We are committed to the highest level of quality and safety and it is for this reason that we have taken this measure,” Reckitt/Mead Johnson said in a statement. “Other testing of the batches in question tested negative for Cronobacter and other bacteria.”
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BC Assessment Data Reveals Property Value Trends: A Comprehensive News Roundup
On Saturday, BC Assessment unveiled the latest data on property values, providing a snapshot of all properties’ assessed values as of July 1, 2023. While homeowners may witness higher assessments compared to the previous year, it doesn’t necessarily signal an increase in property taxes. The complete data about year-over-year assessment trends by region is set to be released on January 2, 2024.
Understanding the Impact of Assessment
Homeowners are reminded that higher assessments don’t automatically translate to increased property tax bills. Assessment statements will be disseminated in January, offering property owners a chance to review their assessments. If they disagree with the figures, they have until January 31 to request a formal review.
Regional Rent Trends
In related news, rent prices in Abbotsford, BC have exhibited a 6% decrease in the last month but have risen by 13% in the last year. The median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Abbotsford sits at $1,812, which is 6% lower than the national average. Comparatively, the median rent for all rentals in Abbotsford is 17% lower than in Blaine, WA.
Additional Reports
Other news includes the implementation of parking restrictions around English Bay in Vancouver for New Year’s Eve and Day due to a local tradition. This week also marks the near five-year anniversary of Canada’s price on pollution, with New Year’s Eve celebrations unfurling across Asia. The death of an inmate at Abbotsford’s Pacific Institution, a Delta overpass truck strike, and a BC Supreme Court ruling on public consumption of illegal substances also made headlines. The Canadian Blood Services have issued a call for blood donors. A significant discovery of gold during a Montreal firearms raid and the ongoing circulation of COVID-19 in Canada as we step into 2024 also add to the news roundup.
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Home Entertainment DJ Akademiks Accused Of Sexual Assaulting Woman At His House The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz A woman is alleging that DJ Akademiks and his friends raped her after she went over to his house to spend time with him. On Saturday, a clip went viral of
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Chief Justice John Roberts on Sunday turned his focus to the promise, and shortcomings, of artificial intelligence in the federal courts, in an annual report that made no mention of Supreme Court ethics or legal controversies involving Donald Trump.
Describing artificial intelligence as the "latest technological frontier," Roberts discussed the pros and cons of computer-generated content in the legal profession. His remarks come just a few days after the latest instance of AI-generated fake legal citations making their way into official court records, in a case involving ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
"Always a bad idea," Roberts wrote in his year-end report, noting that "any use of AI requires caution and humility."
At the same time, though, the chief justice acknowledged that AI can make it much easier for people without much money to access the courts. "These tools have the welcome potential to smooth out any mismatch between available resources and urgent needs in our court system," Roberts wrote.
The report came at the end of a year in which a series of stories questioned the ethical practices of the justices and the court responded to critics by adopting its first code of conduct. Many of those stories focused on Justice Clarence Thomas and his failure to disclose travel, other hospitality and additional financial ties with wealthy conservative donors including Harlan Crow and the Koch brothers. But Justices Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor also have been under scrutiny.
The country also is entering an the beginning of an election year that seems likely to enmesh the court in some way in the ongoing criminal cases against Trump and efforts to keep the Republican former president off the 2024 ballot.
Along with his eight colleagues, Roberts almost never discusses cases that are before the Supreme Court or seem likely to get there. In past reports, he has advocated for enhanced security and salary increases for federal judges, praised judges and their aides for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and highlighted other aspects of technological changes in the courts.
Roberts once famously compared judges to umpires who call balls and strikes, but don't make the rules. In his latest report, he turned to a different sport, tennis, to make the point that technology won't soon replace judges.
At many tennis tournaments, optical technology, rather than human line judges, now determines "whether 130 mile per hour serves are in or out. These decisions involve precision to the millimeter. And there is no discretion; the ball either did or did not hit the line. By contrast, legal determinations often involve gray areas that still require application of human judgment," Roberts wrote.
Looking ahead warily to the growing use of artificial intelligence in the courts, Roberts wrote: "I predict that human judges will be around for a while. But with equal confidence I predict that judicial work — particularly at the trial level — will be significantly affected by AI."
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Michigan home explosion heard for miles kills 4 and injures 2, police say
DETROIT (AP) — Four people died and two others were injured Saturday in a Michigan house explosion that could be heard miles away, police said.
The explosion happened before 4 p.m. in Northfield Township, about 45 miles (72.4 kilometers) west of Detroit. The structure was destroyed, leaving only the basement, Northfield Township Police Lt. David Powell told reporters Saturday.
The blast, which could be heard about 9 miles (14.4 kilometers) away, sent debris into the air that landed on both sides of a nearby highway. Neighboring homes were not damaged, Powell said.
Six people were in the home, with four fatalities discovered at the scene and the two surviving victims hospitalized in critical condition. Police did not immediately know if the victims were related, Powell said.
Authorities have not determined the cause of the explosion.
Northfield Township police did not immediately return a message from The Associated Press seeking additional information on Sunday.
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Michigan home explosion heard for miles kills 4 and injures 2, police say
DETROIT (AP) — Four people died and two others were injured Saturday in a Michigan house explosion that could be heard miles away, police said.
The explosion happened before 4 p.m. in Northfield Township, about 45 miles (72.4 kilometers) west of Detroit. The structure was destroyed, leaving only the basement, Northfield Township Police Lt. David Powell told reporters Saturday.
The blast, which could be heard about 9 miles (14.4 kilometers) away, sent debris into the air that landed on both sides of a nearby highway. Neighboring homes were not damaged, Powell said.
Six people were in the home, with four fatalities discovered at the scene and the two surviving victims hospitalized in critical condition. Police did not immediately know if the victims were related, Powell said.
Authorities have not determined the cause of the explosion.
Northfield Township police did not immediately return a message from The Associated Press seeking additional information on Sunday.
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(MENAFN- The Conversation) Australia has long thought of itself as the lucky country.
Whenever its economy has started to falter, a commodity boom has usually come along to restore prosperity... until in the 1980s, when the rest of the world failed to rescue us, and we embarked on a decade of reform.
I am afraid the world is going to fail to come to our rescue once again, and this time it'll be harder to get a boost from reform because the easy reforms have already been done.
Here's how I see our history from the earliest days of colonisation.
Exports kept making Australia rich
For most of those two or so centuries, we have been a commodity exporter , at first specialising in wool and wheat (mainly for the United Kingdom) and later specialising in minerals (initially for Japan).
We had to shift our focus quickly when the United Kingdom joined the European Economic Community in 1973.
Fortunately for us, Japan had surpassed the United Kingdom as our biggest customer the year before, in 1972, as our exports of minerals built steadily following the Australia-Japan Commerce Agreement signed in 1957.
Taiwan and South Korea later emulated Japan, buying our coal, iron ore and bauxite to modernise their cities as well as for manufacturing.
Demand for these commodities kept building until the late 1970s when it slowed as the East Asian economies matured.
Then came economic reform, and China
Demand stayed subdued throughout the 1980s and 1990s as Australia got on with economic reform, boosting the economy by letting in foreign banks, floating the dollar, cutting tariffs, removing cosy regulations and privatising enterprises in fields as diverse as airlines, airports, banking, telecommunications and energy.
China's boom has helped Australia, but its growth is fading. Lukas Coch/AAP By the early 2000s, China was a member of the World Trade Organisation and began demanding Australian iron ore and later coal and education, and the old pattern of commodity booms repeated itself, except this time bigger.
The usual pattern is growth in demand for Australian resources followed by a boom in foreign investment to develop those resources that pushes up the value of the dollar and boosts Australia's buying power but makes its other exports less competitive.
When demand for resources falls, as is about to happen as China's economy matures, Australians need to tighten their belts.
That's unless Australia can find another big market or unleash another wave of economic reform.
Read more: China's population is now inexorably shrinking, bringing forward the day the planet's population turns down
China is a hard act to follow
China's size makes the export boom we have just had hard to repeat. India has the population and an infrastructure deficit, but more of its own resources, and a more inward-focused growth strategy.
Indonesia has strong growth prospects, but faces challenges investing in infrastructure at scale in its densely populated chain of islands. And Australia faces competition from other commodity exporters. To keep prices high we need global demand to at least keep pace with potential supply.
Yet the International Monetary Fund is downgrading its global growth forecasts.
Geopolitical tensions, rising populism and protectionist sentiments, high debt levels and rising rates of natural disasters and climate-related disruptions are all downside risks for global growth, and, with this, the demand for commodities.
The one bright spot is the minerals needed for the energy transition , where demand exceeds forecast supply.
But Australia has many competitors in the supply of many of these minerals, and we failed to get a head start on the clean energy approaches to processing that would have given us an early advantage.
We'll need reforms, but more subtle ones
So what are our options?
The reforms of the Hawke and Keating governments are still with us, but the declining role of government in the production of goods and services and a generally light-handed approach to regulation seems to have failed to prevent a decline in competition and, with it, a decline in economic dynamism .
Competition review chair Kerry Schott. Lukas Coch/AAP While some of the government's own actions might have dampened competition, it is entirely possible that the government's withdrawal from all sorts of markets might be allowing those markets to become more concentrated.
It might even be that the government needs to change course again and reenter or better regulate some markets in order to force providers to lift their games.
While renationalisations are neither viable nor sensible, the energy transition and the projected growth of the care sector offer opportunities to reconsider the balance between the roles of government and the private sector.
The recently-announced Competition Review chaired by Kerry Schott is a step in the right direction.
The right solutions might be more subtle than those that worked in the 1980s. None of them should be off the table.
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LAS VEGAS — Shecky Greene, a legendary stand-up comedian who was a headliner on the Las Vegas nightclub scene and worked with Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, died Sunday. He was 97.
Greene died at his home in Las Vegas, his daughter, Alison Greene, told The New York Times. His wife, Marie Musso Greene, also confirmed the comedian’s death to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
The comic was a frequent guest on “The Ed Sullivan Show” and on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.” But his real strength was in his high-energy, frenetic comedy routine that played well in Vegas, according to the newspaper.
Shecky Greene, Legendary Las Vegas Standup Comedian Who Worked With Sinatra and Elvis, Dies at 97 https://t.co/hA7FP8WwEg
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Greene worked as an opening act for Sinatra and for Presley in Las Vegas, Variety reported. He was a guest on “The Tonight Show” more than 60 times and sat in for Carson several times as a guest host, according to the entertainment news website.
He was also a guest host on “The Mike Douglas Show” and “The Merv Griffin Show” and appeared on “The Dean Martin Show” and “The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour,” Variety reported.
Greene also was a favorite on the game show circuit, appearing on “Tattletales,” “Hollywood Squares” and “Match Game,” according to Variety.
In Las Vegas, Greene used his ad-libbing talents, made faces, sang and did impressions, doing just about anything for a laugh, the Times reported.
“I wasn’t an A-B-C-D comic. ‘Hello, ladies and gentlemen’ and then the next line,” Greene told comedy historian Kliph Nesteroff in 2011, according to the newspaper.
Fred Sheldon Greenfield was born on April 8, 1926, in Chicago and legally changed his name to Shecky Greene in 2004, long after his career had ended, the Times reported.
The comic, who lived in Las Vegas since the 1950s, made his last ticketed performances at the South Point Showroom in 2011, the Review-Journal reported. But he would still do shortened versions of his act in places like the Italian American Club and the Omelet House, according to the newspaper.
A versatile performer, Greene also appeared on television series like “Combat!” according to Variety. He also had guest roles on “Love, American Style,” “The Love Boat,” “Fantasy Island,” “Laverne & Shirley,” “The Fall Guy,” “The A-Team,” “Trapper John, MD,” “Roseanne” and “Mad About You.”
On the big screen, Greene appeared in “Splash,” Mel Brooks’ “History of the World: Part I” and “Tony Rome.”
Greene was just as unpredictable off stage, with bouts of drinking and gambling, the Times reported.
“I should have been fired maybe 150 times in Las Vegas,” Greene told the Las Vegas Sun in 1996. “I was only fired 130 times.”
Greene also drove his car into the fountain in front of Caesars Palace in 1968, according to the Times.
Presley appeared with Greene at the New Frontier hotel-casino in early 1956, the Journal-Review reported.
“Before then, it was all country and western. We had horses in the middle of the street,” Greene said in a 2021 Review-Journal story. “But when (Elvis) came in, it had started to be a dressy crowd and everything.”
Elvis and Greene eventually switched spots in the lineup, with Presley becoming the opening act.
Reflecting on his career to The Washington Times in 2017, he wondered “Why did I do this and that?”
“At 90 I still don’t know. Once in a while I’ll have a nice sleep,” he said. “Most nights I wake up yelling, ‘Why did I do that?’
“Life is strange, but if you’ve had a mixture of a life like I had, it’s all right.”
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British Columbia Film Industry: A Year of Strife, Struggle, and Hope
The British Columbia film industry, a vibrant hub of creativity and commerce, faced unprecedented challenges in 2023. Strikes by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) crippled approximately 95% of the typical production activities. This turbulence sent shockwaves through the industry, causing significant financial strain on both established and emerging professionals.
The Impact of Strikes on Industry Professionals
Among those feeling the pinch were Shawn Williamson, the president of Brightlight Pictures, and Frank Devine, a digital imaging technician. Despite a record-breaking $4.9 billion in production spending in 2022, the strikes in 2023 forced many like them to deplete their savings. In Devine’s case, it even necessitated dipping into retirement funds to stay afloat.
Government Aid and Hope for the Future
In response to this crisis, the provincial government stepped in, providing $15.9 million in aid to support the struggling sector. Despite the upheaval, hope flickers on the horizon. Industry leaders and workers alike are optimistic about a potential rebound in 2024. Yet, the specter of the strikes continues to loom over the industry, with concerns that these labor disputes may lead to long-term changes in how studios greenlight productions.
Passion Amidst Challenges
Despite the financial struggles and uncertainties, the passion that fuels the industry remains undimmed. Industry workers like Devine, in spite of having to tap into retirement funds, have no plans to abandon the industry they love. The passion for storytelling, for creating worlds and breathing life into characters, remains a beacon of resilience in the face of adversity.
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5 Swedish kronor to Malagasy ariaries
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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Happy New Year! With it, the confetti isn’t the only thing that’s going to be sprinkling down! We will be getting rain!!!
Today was a really nice day out with mostly lower sixties in the Tucson metro area.
There wasn’t much wind in the Tucson metro area but we did see some wind gusts that were stronger than the wind speeds.
However, there is a low pressure system with rain that is coming our way. It is mostly on the coast of California right now. The Tucson area will be seeing rain starting Monday night and going into Tuesday. Wednesday will be the only day of the week that we will not be seeing rain, but everyday after that going into next Monday we will be seeing showers.
Tomorrow the Tucson metro area will be seeing the thirties and forties for the lows and so will the western part of our area like Ajo and Santa Rosa.
The highs in the Tucson metro area tomorrow will be a lot like the highs we saw today. They will be in the lower to mid sixties and that will also be the case on the western part of our region like in Sells and Organ Pipe.
The rest of the week we will be seeing the lower to upper sixities with the mid fifties on Thursday and Friday.
Cochise County also saw mostly sixties today with some places in the northern part of the county seeing the upper fifties.
Wind speeds were pretty mild in Cochise County, but some wind gusts got up to 13 miles per hour.
Cochise County will be seeing lows in the twenties and thirties tomorrow, so make sure you bring several jackets, a beanie, and a scarf if you’re going to be out in the early morning hours.
We will be seeing highs tomorrow in the high fifties and lower sixties, much like we saw today.
The rest of the week we will be seeing the lower to upper fifties, but on Friday we will be seeing 49 degrees.
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US Navy helicopters fire at Yemen’s Houthi rebels and kill several in latest Red Sea shipping attack
BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S. military said Sunday that its forces opened fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea, killing several of them in an escalation of the maritime conflict linked to the war in Gaza. “We’re going to act in a self-defense going forward,” a White House official said.
In a series of statements, the U.S. Central Command said the crew of the USS Gravely destroyer first shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired at the Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou late Saturday, after the vessel reported getting hit by a missile earlier that evening as it sailed through the Southern Red Sea.
Four small boats then attacked the same cargo ship with small arms fire early Sunday and rebels tried to board the vessel, the U.S. Navy said.
Next, the USS Gravely and helicopters from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier responded to the Maersk Hangzhou’s distress call and issued verbal warnings to the attackers, who responded by firing on the helicopters.
“The U.S. Navy helicopters returned fire in self-defense,” sinking three of the four boats and killing the people on board while the fourth boat fled the area, the U.S. Central Command said. No harm to U.S. personnel or equipment, or casualties from the cargo ship, were reported.
The Houthis acknowledged that 10 of their fighters were killed in the confrontation and warned of consequences.
In Washington, a spokesman for the White House National Security Council sidestepped a question about the possibility of a preemptive strike against the Houthis to safeguard commercial shipping in the vital waterway.
“I won’t say what’s on or off the table right now,” John Kirby told ABC’s “Good Morning America,” adding, “We’re going to do what we have to do to protect shipping.” He said the United States has “significant national security interests in the region” and “we’re going to put the kind of forces we need in the region to protect those interests and we’re going to act in self-defense going forward.”
He said the U.S. has made it clear to the Houthis that “we take these threats seriously and we’re going to make the right decisions going forward.″
The events surrounding the Maersk Hangzhou represented the 23rd illegal attack by the Houthis on international shipping since Nov. 19, the Central Command said. It was the first time the U.S. Navy said its personnel had killed Houthi fighters since the Red Sea attacks started.
For over a month, Iran-backed Houthis have claimed attacks on ships in the Red Sea that they say are either linked to Israel or heading to Israeli ports. They say their attacks aim to end the Israeli air-and-ground offensive in the Gaza Strip that was triggered by the Palestinian militant group Hamas’ Oct.7 attack in southern Israel.
However, the links to the ships targeted in the rebel assaults have grown more tenuous as the attacks continue.
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee called on President Joe Biden “to look at what actions need to be taken in Yemen to be able to prevent the Houthis to continue to put commercial and military vessels at risk.”
Noting Iran’s support for Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, told ABC’s ``This Week” that the Biden administration should be more aggressive “in responding to escalation by Iran.’’
The Denmark-based shipping giant Maersk, owner of Maersk Hangzhou, said Sunday it would suspend shipping through the Red Sea again after the two attacks on its freighter.
“In light of the (most recent) incident — and to give time to investigate the details of the incident and assess the security situation further — it has been decided that all transits through the area will be postponed for the next 48 hours,” Maersk was quoted as saying by the Danish public broadcaster DR.
On Saturday, the top commander of U.S. naval forces in the Middle East said Houthi rebels have shown no signs of ending their “reckless” attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea even as more nations join the international maritime mission to protect vessels in the vital waterway and trade traffic begins to pick up.
Earlier this month, Washington announced the establishment of a new international coalition to protect vessels traveling through the waterway. The United Kingdom, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain are also part of the new maritime security mission.
Since the Pentagon announced Operation Prosperity Guardian to counter the attacks just over 10 days ago, 1,200 merchant ships have traveled through the Red Sea region, and none had been hit by drone or missile strikes, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper told The Associated Press in an interview on Saturday.
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Associated Press writer Jari Tanner in Helsinki, Finland, contributed to this report.
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US Navy helicopters fire at Yemen’s Houthi rebels and kill several in latest Red Sea shipping attack
BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S. military said Sunday that its forces opened fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea, killing several of them in an escalation of the maritime conflict linked to the war in Gaza. “We’re going to act in a self-defense going forward,” a White House official said.
In a series of statements, the U.S. Central Command said the crew of the USS Gravely destroyer first shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired at the Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou late Saturday, after the vessel reported getting hit by a missile earlier that evening as it sailed through the Southern Red Sea.
Four small boats then attacked the same cargo ship with small arms fire early Sunday and rebels tried to board the vessel, the U.S. Navy said.
Next, the USS Gravely and helicopters from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier responded to the Maersk Hangzhou’s distress call and issued verbal warnings to the attackers, who responded by firing on the helicopters.
“The U.S. Navy helicopters returned fire in self-defense,” sinking three of the four boats and killing the people on board while the fourth boat fled the area, the U.S. Central Command said. No harm to U.S. personnel or equipment, or casualties from the cargo ship, were reported.
The Houthis acknowledged that 10 of their fighters were killed in the confrontation and warned of consequences.
In Washington, a spokesman for the White House National Security Council sidestepped a question about the possibility of a preemptive strike against the Houthis to safeguard commercial shipping in the vital waterway.
“I won’t say what’s on or off the table right now,” John Kirby told ABC’s “Good Morning America,” adding, “We’re going to do what we have to do to protect shipping.” He said the United States has “significant national security interests in the region” and “we’re going to put the kind of forces we need in the region to protect those interests and we’re going to act in self-defense going forward.”
He said the U.S. has made it clear to the Houthis that “we take these threats seriously and we’re going to make the right decisions going forward.″
The events surrounding the Maersk Hangzhou represented the 23rd illegal attack by the Houthis on international shipping since Nov. 19, the Central Command said. It was the first time the U.S. Navy said its personnel had killed Houthi fighters since the Red Sea attacks started.
For over a month, Iran-backed Houthis have claimed attacks on ships in the Red Sea that they say are either linked to Israel or heading to Israeli ports. They say their attacks aim to end the Israeli air-and-ground offensive in the Gaza Strip that was triggered by the Palestinian militant group Hamas’ Oct.7 attack in southern Israel.
However, the links to the ships targeted in the rebel assaults have grown more tenuous as the attacks continue.
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee called on President Joe Biden “to look at what actions need to be taken in Yemen to be able to prevent the Houthis to continue to put commercial and military vessels at risk.”
Noting Iran’s support for Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, told ABC’s ``This Week” that the Biden administration should be more aggressive “in responding to escalation by Iran.’’
The Denmark-based shipping giant Maersk, owner of Maersk Hangzhou, said Sunday it would suspend shipping through the Red Sea again after the two attacks on its freighter.
“In light of the (most recent) incident — and to give time to investigate the details of the incident and assess the security situation further — it has been decided that all transits through the area will be postponed for the next 48 hours,” Maersk was quoted as saying by the Danish public broadcaster DR.
On Saturday, the top commander of U.S. naval forces in the Middle East said Houthi rebels have shown no signs of ending their “reckless” attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea even as more nations join the international maritime mission to protect vessels in the vital waterway and trade traffic begins to pick up.
Earlier this month, Washington announced the establishment of a new international coalition to protect vessels traveling through the waterway. The United Kingdom, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain are also part of the new maritime security mission.
Since the Pentagon announced Operation Prosperity Guardian to counter the attacks just over 10 days ago, 1,200 merchant ships have traveled through the Red Sea region, and none had been hit by drone or missile strikes, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper told The Associated Press in an interview on Saturday.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KHARTOUM, Dec 31 (KUNA) -- Commander of the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan stated on Sunday that the only way to stop the war is the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) full commitment to the Jeddah Declaration.
Al-Burhan made this remark during a televised speech on the occasion of the Independence Day.
He stressed that the RSF must withdraw from the recently-captured state of Gezira and all other cities of Sudan, as agreed upon in the Jeddah Declaration.
The RSF has also to return all looted public and private funds and property, he said, adding that any ceasefire agreement that does ensure these moves is unworkable.
Meanwhile, the Coordination of Civil Democratic Forces announced today that its representatives will meet on Monday RSF Commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa.
The CCDF said it has contacted the commanders of the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces to urge them to meet to discuss issues of protecting civilians, delivering humanitarian aid, and ways to stop the war through a peaceful negotiating path. (end)
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Marten Falls First Nation: A Journey Towards Economic Reconciliation
Marten Falls First Nation, an Anishinaabe community located approximately 400 kilometers northeast of Thunder Bay, Ontario, is standing on the precipice of a transformative era. The community is seeking reparation and a brighter future through the Ring of Fire critical minerals project and the construction of an all-season road. Over a century of subjugation has left scars in the form of housing shortages, a long-drawn 18-year boil water advisory, and social issues including youth suicide, alcoholism, and opioid addiction.
Chief Achneepineskum Leading the Charge
Chief Bruce Achneepineskum is at the vanguard of this bold initiative. He is not only dealing with immediate needs in the community but also striving to usher in substantial improvements in living standards and access to services. Currently, the community is primarily accessible by air, except for a brief period during which a winter road is open. The all-season road and the mining project are two significant steps towards a better future.
Ring of Fire Project and Complex Road Planning
The Ring of Fire project is under the aegis of Wyloo Metals Pty Ltd, an Australian mining company. This development is anticipated to bring substantial economic benefits to this impoverished community. However, road planning has been intricate. A recent Supreme Court decision, which curtailed Ottawa’s regulatory oversight on resource projects, has added a layer of uncertainty. Environmental assessments are being led by Marten Falls and Webequie First Nations, with hopes of connecting to the southern highway network.
Ontario’s Support Despite First Nations’ Reservations
While some First Nations have expressed serious reservations about the development, the Ontario government has shown steadfast support. Premier Doug Ford has not only committed to fund roughly half of the estimated $2 billion for the road projects but also offered personal assistance with the construction. The development of this region is critical for Ontario’s electric vehicle battery manufacturing industry, which currently lacks domestic sources for essential minerals like lithium, cobalt, and graphite, a market domain dominated by China.
The earliest completion for the roads leading into the Ring of Fire is projected for the mid-2030s. This timeline reflects the lengthy lead times and bureaucratic challenges associated with major Canadian resource projects. It underscores the magnitude of the task at hand, but also the resilience and determination of the Marten Falls First Nation community to secure a prosperous future.
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American singer Jennifer Lopez has released a new banger “Can’t Get Enough” for her upcoming album, and she’s brought the moves as well. The singer is getting ready for the release of her ninth studio album, “This Is Me…Now”, which is scheduled to be released on Feb. 16, 2024.
The album, her first in a decade, is the sophomore of This is Me…Then and is written and executive produced by Jennifer Lopez and Rogét Chayed. Other producers with credits on the album include Angel Lopez, Jeff “Gitty” Gitelman, HitBoy, Tay Keith, INK and others.
The singer released a teaser for one of the album tracks, described as a fusion of R&B, contemporary pop sounds, and hip-hop beats. On Saturday, she released a song from the album, which seems to be sampling the song “Jiggy Woogie” by Jamaican artiste and dancer Baby Lawd and Sean Paul’s “I’m Still In Love.” The original song is Alton Ellis’ classic “I’m Still In Love With You Girl” released in 1967.
Sean Paul made the song hugely popular in the early 2000s when he teamed up with singer Sasha on “I’m Still In Love” featured on his platinum-selling album, Dutty Rock. The Steely & Clevie-produced project won a Grammy award for Best Reggae Album.
Jennifer Lopez. also showed the moves to the dance created by Baby Lawd, which is popular on TikTok and has thousands of likes.
“I love that s#!t … #CantGetEnough #JiggyWoogie #Remix #TikTok #ThisIsMeNow #Presave the single link in bio @enola.bedard,” J.lo. wrote on Instagram.
Baby Lawd also shared a preview of the sample days ago writing on Instagram, “new new can’t get enough x jiggy woogie JLO / Babylawd.”
Sean Paul has yet to react to the sample, but fans seemed to enjoy it.
“No matter how old you get. You maintain it you can’t lose it….. JLo still got it,” one person said. “Dancing like this at 50 summ’ is a flex yall could hate Jenny all yall want she looks good and has had a very long standing career,” another said.
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A 39-year-old Hawaii man died after suffering a shark bite at Maui’s Paia Bay on Saturday, authorities said.
According to a news release from Maui County officials, police responded to the area at approximately 11:19 a.m. local time.
The victim, whose name has not yet been released, was transported by jet ski to the shore, where first responders performed life-saving measures, the release stated.
The man was taken to Maui Memorial Hospital in critical condition and was later pronounced dead, KITV reported. It was unclear whether the victim was surfing alone or was with other people when he was attacked.
Authorities closed Baldwin Beach Park and Lower Paia Park after the attack and warning signs were posted, according to the television station.
Authorities said that warning signs would be taken down if no other incidents were reported on Sunday, KHON-TV reported.
According to the state’s Department of Land and Natural Resources database, Saturday’s attack was the only fatal shark attack during 2023, CBS News reported. There have been at least seven more incidents involving sharks in Hawaii over the past 12 months, the agency said.
“The preliminary investigation reveals no signs of foul play,” Maui County officials said in their news release. They added that an autopsy was scheduled.
It was unclear what species of shark attacked the surfer.
An investigation is ongoing.
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Michigan vs. Alabama Rose Bowl Semifinal Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - Monday, January 1
Based on our computer projection model, the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines will take down the No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide when the two teams come together at Rose Bowl on Monday, January 1, which starts at 5:00 PM. For our projections on the spead, point total, and final score, check out the rest of the article below.
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- Based on this game's moneyline, the Wolverines' implied win probability is 55.6%.
- The Wolverines have seven wins in 12 games against the spread this season.
- In games this season when favored by 1.5 points or more, Michigan are 7-5 against the spread.
- The Wolverines have seen seven of its 12 games go over the point total.
- The average total for Michigan games this season has been 47.7, 2.2 points higher than the total for this game.
Alabama Betting Info (2023)
- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Crimson Tide have a 48.8% chance to win.
- The Crimson Tide are 8-4-0 ATS this season.
- Alabama is 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 1.5-point underdogs.
- Crimson Tide games have hit the over in eight out of 12 opportunities (66.7%).
- The average point total for Alabama this season is 5.9 points higher than this game's over/under.
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GAZA, Jan 1 (NNN-MENA) – A Palestinian source revealed yesterday that, Egypt has offered to hold separate talks with Palestinian factions next week, to discuss an end to the Gaza conflict and possible post-conflict arrangement.
The source said that, invitations had been sent to PLO member parties Fatah movement, led by Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, as well as, Gaza-ruling Hamas and the allied Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) movement.
The talks would touch on ongoing Egyptian efforts to end the Israel-Hamas conflict in the Gaza Strip, the arrangements for post-conflict Gaza, and the possibility of forming a united Palestinian government for the besieged enclave.
This comes as Israeli outlets reported that an Egyptian security delegation from the General Intelligence Service, visited Tel Aviv last week to discuss Cairo's proposals to end the war on Gaza.
Egyptian officials have recently held separate talks in Cairo with delegations from Hamas and the Islamic Jihad on ceasefire and the swap of Palestinian prisoners and Israeli captives.
There has yet to be any official announcement from Egypt on the arrangement of talks, but Egypt said Thursday, it has put forth a framework of proposed steps, towards ending the bloodshed in the Gaza Strip to relevant parties.
Egypt's State Information Service Chairman, Diaa Rashwan, said that, the framework, which includes“three successive and linked stages, ending with a ceasefire,” was drafted, after Egypt listened to the views of“all parties concerned with it.”
Rashwan said Friday that,“the formation of the Palestinian government,” as outlined in the Egyptian proposed three-phase ceasefire initiative, is exclusively a Palestinian matter. The matter has already been discussed among all Palestinian parties, he noted.
Hamas, at a bloody war with Israel since Oct 7, required a permanent ceasefire and an end to the Israeli aggression, as a precondition for entering into any prisoner-captive exchange talks.
The PIJ vowed no swap deal, until aggression on Gaza ended and the Israeli army completely withdrew.– NNN-MENA
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Top 25 College Football Streams & TV Channel Info | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 2:46 PM CST|Updated: 44 minutes ago
Among the best games on the 2023 bowl game schedule is the No. 3 Texas Longhorns squaring off against the No. 2 Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl.
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How to Watch AP Top 25 Games
No. 24 James Madison Dukes at Air Force Falcons
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 23
- Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Air Force (-2)
Virginia Tech Hokies at No. 23 Tulane Green Wave
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Virginia Tech (-11.5)
No. 16 Louisville Cardinals at USC Trojans
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Petco Park
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Louisville (-4.5)
Texas A&M Aggies at No. 22 Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Oklahoma State (-3.5)
No. 17 SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Fenway Park
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: SMU (-13)
No. 19 NC State Wolfpack at Kansas State Wildcats
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ACCN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Kansas State (-3)
No. 14 Arizona Wildcats at No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners
- Time: 9:15 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Alamodome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Arizona (-2.5)
No. 21 Oregon State Beavers at No. 15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: Sun Bowl Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Notre Dame (-5.5)
No. 9 Missouri Tigers at No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Ohio State (-4)
No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels at No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Penn State (-6)
No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs at No. 4 Florida State Seminoles
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Georgia (-22.5)
Wisconsin Badgers at No. 13 LSU Tigers
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: LSU (-8.5)
No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes at No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Tennessee (-5.5)
No. 18 Liberty Flames at No. 8 Oregon Ducks
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: State Farm Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Oregon (-17.5)
No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide at No. 1 Michigan Wolverines
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Rose Bowl
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Michigan (-1.5)
No. 3 Texas Longhorns at No. 2 Washington Huskies
- Time: 8:45 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Caesars Superdome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Texas (-3.5)
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Originally appeared on E! Online
Nick Carter returned to Instagram a week after his sister Bobbie Jean Carter's shocking death to share a sweet family moment.
On Dec. 30, the Backstreet Boys singer, 43, shared a video of his and wife Lauren Kitt Carter's eldest son Odin, 7, golfing. After the child swings and hits a ball, Nick Carter tells him, "Great shot!"
Nick Carter, who also shares daughters Saoirse, 4, and Pearl, 2, with Lauren Kitt Carter, captioned the post, "Cherishing these moments."
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Bobbie Jean Carter was found unresponsive in a bathroom in her home in Tampa, Fla. on Dec. 23 and rushed to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead, police said last week. The cause of the 41-year-old's death was not released.
Celebrity Deaths: 2023's Fallen Stars
Bobbie Jean Carter's death marked the fourth major loss for Nick's family in 11 years. Their brother Aaron Carter died at age 34 in November 2022 after he was found unresponsive inside his bathtub. The cause of his death was later determined to be drowning and the effects of difluoroethane (compressed gas) and alprazolam (generic Xanax).
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The "I Want Candy" singer was preceded in death by sister Leslie Carter, who died of an overdose in 2012 at age 25, and dad Bob Carter, who passed away at 64 in 2017.
One day following Bobbie Jean Carter's death, sister Angel Carter—Aaron's twin—penned a message to her late sibling.
"You had a great sense of humor, and a lively spirit," she wrote on Instagram Dec. 24. "Growing up, I was your baby, and you were my best friend. Life wasn't fair to you, that I know. Sometimes, it feels like you didn't have a shot, no matter what."
She continued, "Experiencing innocence instead of being burdened by trauma, pain, and suffering is incredibly important for children, particularly at such a young age. I know why Leslie, Aaron, and now you ended up in the circumstances that you did. I share that pain we experienced during our childhood and I'm sorry you didn't have an opportunity for a better life."
Angel Carter called on people to "break down barriers, reduce stigmas, and cultivate a society where seeking mental health support is met with understanding and encouragement."
She continued, "This starts with our children, and creating healthy conversation within the home."
Aaron' Carters team also shared a message to his family following Bobbie Jean Carter's death. "This year has definitely been one with such loss and tragedy," read the statement to E! News. "May you be filled with love and comfort from supporting fans and friends through this tough time. You are not alone. We know Aaron is in heaven with his sisters and reunited. May they rest in peace."
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Montreal’s Wellington Street: A Success Story Amid Commercial Vacancies
Montreal’s Wellington Street, nestled in the Verdun borough, is a beacon of success in the city’s relentless struggle against commercial vacancy rates. Named the ‘coolest street in the world’ by Time Out magazine in 2022, this vibrant artery has a commercial vacancy rate of about 6%, a stark contrast to the city’s overall 13.1% storefront vacancy rate, a slight dip from 15% in 2019.
Resilience Amid Struggle
Wellington Street’s comparatively low vacancy rate has been bolstered by increased tourism and local community support for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the success story of Verdun is not mirrored city-wide. The Ville-Marie borough, a crucial shopping hub, is grappling with an alarming 19% vacancy rate. While remote work and the pandemic have posed formidable challenges, some streets have observed improvements, thanks to enhancements that have made them more pedestrian-friendly.
Avoiding the Slippery Slope
Business leaders caution that factors such as the economic downturn, tax hikes, the absence of commercial rent control, and looming deadlines for pandemic business loan repayments could undermine the progress made so far. Urban downtown areas continue to wrestle with empty storefronts, with some property owners showing disinterest in renting out decaying buildings. Montreal has introduced regulations requiring owners to register vacant buildings and maintain them or risk fines. There is, however, uncertainty around the enforcement of these rules, and the prevailing economic pressures raise questions about maintaining low vacancy rates.
The Struggle at the Top
Even on Wellington Street, not all is rosy. The century-old Boutique Sauve, also known as JayMart, has shut its doors, attributing the closure to declining health and harsh business conditions. Despite this, the street’s success story emphasizes the potential of creating unique experiences for in-person customers. This strategy could prove instrumental in competing with online shopping and helping other areas in Montreal to reclaim their vibrancy.
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Home Entertainment Malie Donn Speak Out After 19-Year-Old Woman Shot and Killed At Show The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Dancehall artiste Malie Donn has shared condolences to the family of a 19-year-old woman who was shot outside of a Mississauga nightclub on Sunday
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SINGAPORE, Jan 1 (NNN-XINHUA) – Singapore Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, yesterday, called on Singaporeans to give Lawrence Wong and his team, full support in 2024, while giving a New Year address.
“Next year (this year), Deputy Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, will take over from me as prime minister. This is not the first time we are having a leadership transition. But transitions are always delicate,” Lee noted.
The prime minister urged Singaporeans to work with the new leadership team, to build a nation that is“vibrant and inclusive, fair and competitive, and resilient and united.”
Though geopolitical uncertainties and climate change will continue to affect Singapore in 2024, Lee said, rapid progress in artificial intelligence and robotics holds great promise for Singaporean businesses and people.
“The government will work closely with our tripartite partners to support every Singaporean to upskill and reskill, so that all can actively pursue their careers and keep themselves employable and competitive,” Lee said.
He also vowed to build affordable and accessible public housing for Singaporeans, uplift lower-income families and vulnerable groups, and care for the aging population.
Singapore made 1.2 percent growth this year (last year), and the gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow one to three percent this year, Lee said, adding that, inflation will hopefully come down, though much will depend on the external environment.
The prime minister also called on people to value and carry on the legacy of Lee Kuan Yew and other founding leaders of the country, to maintain social cohesion and build a thriving economy on meritocracy and hard work, especially in the increasingly challenging world.– NNN-XINHUA
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Michigan vs. Alabama Rose Bowl Semifinal Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - Monday, January 1
Based on our computer projection model, the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines will take down the No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide when the two teams come together at Rose Bowl on Monday, January 1, which starts at 5:00 PM. For our projections on the spead, point total, and final score, check out the rest of the article below.
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- Based on this game's moneyline, the Wolverines' implied win probability is 55.6%.
- The Wolverines have seven wins in 12 games against the spread this season.
- In games this season when favored by 1.5 points or more, Michigan are 7-5 against the spread.
- The Wolverines have seen seven of its 12 games go over the point total.
- The average total for Michigan games this season has been 47.7, 2.2 points higher than the total for this game.
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- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Crimson Tide have a 48.8% chance to win.
- The Crimson Tide are 8-4-0 ATS this season.
- Alabama is 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 1.5-point underdogs.
- Crimson Tide games have hit the over in eight out of 12 opportunities (66.7%).
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(MENAFN- IANS) Khartoum, Jan 1 (IANS) Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, the Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council and General Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), has said that stopping the war in Sudan would not be achieved except by withdrawal of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from all cities, citizens' homes and government headquarters.
"There is only one way to stop the war, which is the withdrawal of the rebel militia from Gezira State and from the rest of the cities of Sudan, besides returning all looted money and property of citizens and government movables and withdrawing from citizens' homes and government headquarters," Al-Burhan said on Sunday in a speech to the Sudanese people on the occasion of the 68th anniversary of Sudan's independence, which was broadcast by Sudan's official TV.
"Any ceasefire that does not guarantee the above-mentioned will be of no value, whereas the Sudanese people will not accept to live among these murderers, criminals, and those supporting them," he added.
Al-Burhan also warned Sudan's neighbouring countries against supporting the RSF, Xinhua news agency reported.
"I am sending a message to the countries which welcome these killers to stop interferring in our affairs, because providing any support to the leadership of the rebel group is considered partnership in crime and in killing and destroying the people of Sudan," he said.
Sudan has been witnessing deadly clashes between the SAF and the RSF since April 15. More than 12,000 people have been killed in the fighting, according to a statement by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in early December.
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Two people were arrested Sunday in the deadly shooting of a Boston man earlier this weekend in Dorchester.
Police responded to the shooting on Geneva Avenue shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday. A man, later identified as 41-year-old Curtis Effee of Boston, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Boston police say they arrested 19-year-old Tyreese Robinson of Randolph, Massachusetts, and 21-year-old Dasahn Crowder of Quincy. Both were wanted on murder warrants.
Robinson and Crowder will be arraigned at Dorchester District Court at a later date, police say.
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For four-plus years, Gregg Popovich had a front-row seat to watch Derrick White develop into the player he is today.
White was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in 2017. He played under Popovich until the 2022 NBA trade deadline, when he was sent to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Romeo Langford, Josh Richardson, and a first-round pick.
Since then, White has become one of the Celtics' most consistent players. The 29-year-old earned his first All-Defensive selection last season and has made a compelling case for his first career All-Star nod this year.
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With the Celtics in San Antonio for New Year's Eve, Popovich took a moment before their matchup to heap praise on his former player.
"I just couldn't be more proud of a player," the longtime Spurs coach said during his pregame press conference. "When he first came, I don't think he believed he belonged in the NBA. And to watch him develop through the years here, starting with the G League and playing with us and then starting for us and then taking more steps in Boston has just been a thrill to watch.
"He's one of the greatest guys ever and his confidence has just exploded. It's been a process. He's been in the league six, seven years? I'm not sure anymore, but he's a great story. Starting out at the bottom and believing in himself and doing the work necessary to get where he is now. So, just thrilled for him."
What was the key to helping White become a more confident player?
"Supporting him and playing him and making sure he knew he was on the right track all the time and doing well, Popovich said. "He had a natural affinity and understanding of the game IQ-wise and I don't think he knew about himself.
"He's an innately good passer, for instance, and you could see it immediately but he didn't even think of himself that way. He was too humble, I guess, to start out, and now he's figured it out."
White entered Sunday averaging a career-high 17.0 points, 5.3 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, and 1.3 steals through 28 games. He's also shooting a career-best 48.6 percent from the floor and 41.3 percent from 3-point range.
In December, White has taken his game to another level with 20.5 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.2 rebounds in 13 games. He'll look to improve those marks against his former team.
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Mystery of Washed-Up Human Feet on US and Canadian Shores Solved
On the scenic coasts of the United States and Canada, a macabre mystery gripped the public imagination between August 2007 and 2019. A total of 21 human feet, often still encased in sneakers, washed up on the shores, triggering a whirlwind of speculation and theories. Was this the grisly handiwork of a serial killer? A mafia warning? Or something far more otherworldly? Despite the grim intrigue, authorities have now established a far less sinister cause.
Decomposition and Detachment
The investigations revealed that all 21 feet had detached from bodies due to natural decomposition in the water. The phenomenon is linked to advancements in running shoe technology. The modern running shoes, buoyed by their air-cushioned soles, caused the feet inside them to float to the surface and eventually wash ashore. The feet are thought to belong to individuals who met tragic ends, either through suicide or accidental drownings, their bodies sinking and decomposing in the sea.
A Closer Look at the Speculations
The series of discoveries sparked a media frenzy and led to a multitude of theories. Some suspected a serial killer on the loose; others pointed fingers at mafia involvement. There were even whispers of extraterrestrial activity. However, these theories lacked substantial evidence, and the scientific explanation of decomposition and buoyancy emerged as the most plausible explanation.
No Foul Play
Regional Coroner Barb McLintock emphasized that there was no indication of foul play in any of the cases. The feet washing up along the coasts were the result of unfortunate and sad events, not a sinister crime spree. The findings, although unsettling, have put to rest the wild theories that once surrounded these incidents, providing closure to a years-long mystery.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Chennai, Jan 1 (IANS) For the first time in its history, the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) will carry out a space mission on January 1.
The Indian space agency on Monday morning will send its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-DL (PSLV-DL) variant rocket to space with the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) with 10 other payloads.
Earlier, ISRO has carried out space missions with its two rockets – PSLV and Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) in the month of January a couple of times, but not on the first day of a calendar year.
At 9.10 a.m. the Indian rocket PSLV-DL variant with the code PSLV-C58, standing 44 tall and weighing 260 ton, will blast off from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, in Andhra Pradesh XPoSat weighing about 740 kg and 10 scientific payloads fixed to the PSLV Orbital Platform.
At about 21 minutes into its flight, the rocket will orbit XPoSat at an altitude of about 650 km.
In its normal configuration, the PSLV is a four-stage/engine expendable rocket powered by solid and liquid fuels, alternatively, with six booster motors strapped onto the first stage to give higher thrust during the initial flight moments.
The ISRO has five types of PSLV rockets -- Standard, Core Alone, XL, DL, and QL.
The major difference between them is the number of strap-on boosters used which, in turn, largely depends on the weight of the satellites to be orbited.
The PSLV uses 6,4,2 solid rocket strap-on motors to augment the thrust provided by the first stage in PSLV-XL, QL & DL variants, respectively. However, strap-ons are not used in the core-alone version (PSLV-CA).
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Network marketing company Modere, had an estimated revenue of $220 million in 2022. The company has potentially paying out up to 35% commission that year, matching the industry standard.
This article is written by Team Business For Home and is fact checked by Ted Nuyten – CEO of Business For Home.
“For this publication and review we talked with Top Earners, former distributors, and former employees however it seems corporate executives are not willing to share any information, keeping unfortunately Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt (The FUD factor) alive and rumours about Modere’s financial instability keep surfacing.”
Modere is part of the portfolio of ZCG capital, a leading, privately held merchant bank comprised of private markets asset management, business consulting services, technology development, and solutions. ZCG has a global team comprised of approximately 400 professionals.
We do not believe that a large private investor as ZCG capital will easily terminate their investment in Modere however such investors look to the naked performance and Return on Investment (ROI). They have in general little empathy for hard working distributors. A negative ROI for some time might force an “End of Story” exit.
Modere in Facts and Figures
Modere, a US-based company led by CEO Asma Ishaq, recorded an estimated revenue of $220 million in 2022, marking a decrease of 40% from the previous year. Out of their total revenue, approximately $77 million could have been disbursed as commission, resulting in a compensation plan payout of 35%.
With respect to ratings, Modere received a ‘A+’ rating from Business for Home, indicating limited information available about the company’s performance. However we believe an A+ rank, which is an upgrade from the former B ranking is justified given the sales results from a number of top producers.
The network marketing company has been facing some turbulence recently. A legal battle looms after the company made headlines by suing its top leader, Justin Prince, and consequently terminating his role. In response, Prince filed his own suit against Modere. Alongside this drama, Modere also saw some remarkable successes. Notably, stay-at-home mom Michelle Groote made a record-breaking achievement with the company and top producers are satisfied with the results.
Furthermore, Modere secured the 78th position in the current Business for Home Momentum Rank within the 800+ worldwide network marketing companies in the Business For Home (BFH) database. In terms of online presence and visibility, Modere ranked 65th globally according to Similarweb rankings. Modere also gained 10 customer reviews on its Business for Home page, positioning it at 133rd within the BFH database. In addition, the company counts 2 recommended distributors and 3 top earners in its network. It attracted 29,592 pageviews on its Business for Home page.
Facts and figures as of the day of publication of this article. The ranks are calculated based on 800+ world-wide network marketing companies in the Business for Home database.
- Business for Home Rating: An upgrade from the former B rank
- 2022 Revenue: $220 million
- Revenue difference compared to 2021: -40%
- Compensation plan payout: 35%
- Potential commission payout in 2022: $77 million
- Current Business for Home Momentum Rank: 78
- Number of Recommended Distributors: 2 (Rank 76)
- Number of Top Earners: 3 (Rank 97)
- Business for Home Pageviews: 29,592 (Rank 51)
- Similarweb Rank: 103,043 (Rank 65)
- YouTube views: 1,706 (Rank 469)
- Modere has 10 reviews on Business for Home (Rank 133)
- CEO of Modere: Asma Ishaq
- Company Country: US
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Here’s a glimpse of what people are writing about Modere
Modere, a social retail direct sales company, has garnered satisfactory feedback from consumers and marketers alike. The overall consensus amongst these customers is that the company’s products generally perform as advertised and that the company supports and rewards its marketers exceptionally well. Let’s delve into a more in-depth analysis of these reviews.
- Alejandro emphasized that Modere provides an excellent business opportunity. Taking the time to commend the company’s innovative natural products, he stated:
“Modere has the most innovative natural products that really work better than I thought possible.”
- Similarly, Julie Frebergé Southerton praised the company’s compensation plan, saying:
It’s like no other” also acknowledging the welcoming global family atmosphere that Modere provides.
- More praise for Modere’s products came from Crystal who explained,
“Such a great opportunity and the products are the best I have ever used.”
She even noted that the collagen products were particular game-changers for her and her family. Rewarding its marketers appears to be a further strong point for Modere.
- According to Debra Menchel, Modere is ahead of its time when it comes to leadership and rewarding their social marketers. She dedicated part of her review to say that,
“I have never seen or experienced the support and team work that I have with Modere.”
- Michelle Geouge endorses that notion as well, sharing: “
“Modere puts its social marketers first.”
She also highlights the company’s impressive growth since 2015 and its continued technological advancements and product development.
- Julie Bereczki’s success story strongly portrays a company that rewards effort and supports its marketers. Julie, who had previously struggled with an MLM company, triumphantly stated that Modere provided the platform she needed to make a living within six months.
Modere is everything I was looking for in a direct sales company,”
In conclusion, Modere appears to be a company that truly values its customers and marketers. They boast high-quality, effective products and provide a comprehensive support network for their marketers. This has largely contributed to the success of many who have associated themselves with Modere.”
How Modere could improve their visibility
Publishing success stories and company press release offer several advantages for companies. Here are some of the key advantages of publishing success stories and links to several high performing articles from different companies as examples of a shining marketing strategy anno 2024.
Inspiration Motivation, Credibility and Trust
Success stories serve as sources of inspiration and motivation for others. When people read about others who have overcome challenges and achieved their goals, they are often motivated to pursue their own aspirations. They can enhance your credibility and build trust with your audience. Real-life examples of achievements provide evidence that your strategies, products, or services are effective and can deliver results.
Social Proof and Differentiation
Success stories provide social proof that your offerings have been valuable to others. Potential customers or clients are more likely to engage with your products or services if they see that others have benefited from them. In competitive markets, success stories can set you apart from competitors. Demonstrating your track record of achieving results can give you a unique selling point.
Overall, success stories and press releases have the power to inspire, educate, and foster connections. Whether in the business, personal development, or social spheres, sharing stories of achievement can bring about positive change and growth in Network Marketing.
Modere Conclusion
Modere, the global network marketing company, achieved an estimated revenue of $220 million in 2022. The company’s potential payout of up to 35% commission matches the industry standard and presents a promising opportunity. While there are no guarantees, this information paints an inspiring picture for those seeking financial opportunities.
In recent news, Modere has faced some challenges, including a legal battle with its former top leader, Justin Prince. Despite this, the company has also seen successes, such as stay-at-home mom Michelle Groote’s record-breaking achievement.
Modere, led by CEO Asma Ishaq, recorded a decrease of 40% in revenue from the previous year, totaling $220 million. Approximately $77 million could have been disbursed as commission, resulting in a 35% compensation plan payout. Modere received an ‘A+’ rating, upgrade from B, from Business for Home.
Modere holds the 78th position in the Business for Home Momentum Rank and ranks 65th globally in terms of online presence and visibility. Overall, Modere’s revenue and commission potential indicate a promising opportunity for individuals looking to make decent money, however with the lack of information, prospects should be carefull.
As with all opportunities, success cannot be promised or guaranteed. Success within the Network Marketing channel results only from successful sales efforts, building up a customer and affiliate team, which require hard work, diligence, skill, persistence, competence, and leadership.
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A Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her young children and injuring a third was arrested Saturday in the United Kingdom, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
Kimberlee Singler's 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son were found dead on Dec. 19 when police responded to a report of a burglary at their home. Police later said the report turned out to be unfounded.
Singler, 35, initially cooperated with police but disappeared during the investigation, said Ira Cronin, spokesperson for the Colorado Springs Police Department. Authorities were unable to apprehend her after obtaining an arrest warrant Tuesday on charges of murder and attempted murder, among other allegations.
Singler was not under surveillance and was last seen in Colorado Springs on Dec. 23, said Cronin.
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Authorities did not provide further details on the overseas arrest, but said they are working with multiple law enforcement agencies.
Attempts to reach Singler for comment through phone numbers listed for her were unsuccessful. Cronin said he didn't know if she has an attorney.
When police first responded to Singler’s home, they found her with minor injuries, the two children’s bodies and Singler’s 11-year-old daughter hurt. At first, Singler was treated as a burglary victim, said Cronin.
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The injured girl was hospitalized for a few days before being released and is recovering in Colorado Springs, said Cronin.
The children’s deaths came amid an ongoing legal battle between Singler and her ex-husband over parenting time and other issues, according to court filings.
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There's still one more week left in the 2023 regular season, but we won't need another to find out which two teams will be the No. 1 seeds for the playoffs.
Both the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens clinched the top spots in the NFC and AFC on Sunday with results going their way.
San Francisco, 12-4, handled the Washington Commanders on the road 27-10, but got help with the Dallas Cowboys beating the Detroit Lions 20-19 at home and the Arizona Cardinals stunning the Philadelphia Eagles on the road 35-31.
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Had the Eagles taken care of business at home, the 49ers would've had to wait another week to clinch the NFC's top spot. They would've needed to beat the Los Angeles Rams at home, but now can avoid the stress and optimize the time wisely with proper rest.
On the other hand, the Ravens just needed to beat the Miami Dolphins at home to secure it. And boy did they ever. Baltimore, 13-3, routed now 11-5 Miami 56-19 to seal the top seed in the AFC.
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The Dolphins could've pushed the race to the final week had they pulled off the upset in this one, but the offense without Raheem Mostert and Jaylen Waddle looked bleak while Lamar Jackson shredded their defense with five passing touchdowns.
Baltimore will be at the Pittsburgh Steelers to close out the regular season.
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Navigating Immigration: The Challenges Immigrants Face in Canada
Jacqueline and Joshua Addo’s trajectory from Ghana to Canada, painted with strokes of stress and hardship, illuminates the broader canvas of immigrant experiences in Canada. Joshua’s job hunt, initially met with a series of closed doors, forced him to take on lower-paying jobs, straining the family’s finances to the point of borrowing money for survival. Although Joshua has since landed a job at Nova Scotia Power, their journey underscores the hurdles immigrants confront in Canada.
Immigrants and Mental Health: The ‘Healthy Immigrant Effect’
A study by Mental Health Research Canada brought to light that new Canadians are nearly twice as likely to worry about food insecurity compared to their Canadian-born counterparts. The isolation and lack of a support network amongst immigrants ferment mental health issues. The surprising finding: immigrants initially may report better mental health than Canadian-born individuals, a phenomenon termed the ‘healthy immigrant effect’. However, their mental health often spirals downwards over time.
Iqbal Choudhury, a PhD candidate at Dalhousie University, traces this decline to the stress of acculturation and the devaluation of immigrants’ professional credentials. The Canadian government, acknowledging the gravity of mental health issues amongst immigrants, extends support through various organizations.
The Exodus of Immigrants
Despite these support systems, nearly 15% of immigrants bid goodbye to Canada within 15 years of receiving permanent resident status. Cases like the Oberois from Punjab highlight the Gordian knot of finding suitable employment, despite holding qualifications. Pondering on the prospect of leaving Canada, they represent a subset of immigrants grappling with similar dilemmas.
Support Systems for Immigrants
The Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia recognizes the myriad ways immigration-related stress manifests. It offers education and support to help immigrants navigate these stressors, aiming to facilitate their transition into their new home.
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Toni Braxton stepped forward to address rumors she got married to Birdman.
The R&B legend has been racked with marriage rumors for the past several weeks, especially over the Christmas holiday, prompting her sister Tamar Braxton to also speak out. According to Toni Braxton, she and Birdman have never been married and are both single.
“My dear friend @birdman and I are not married…never been married. We are both single,” she wrote.
Tamar Braxton hilariously reacted to the rumor that her sister Toni Braxton might have taken her relationship to the next level with her beau Birdman. She and the Cash Money honcho have been dating since 2016, and the pair got engaged in 2018. However, no public plans for the nuptials have been shared, and it seems that Tamar is questioning whether the rumors are true and if she has been left in the dark.
According to The Shade Room, rumors have been circulating on X, formerly Twitter, that Toni and Birdman had secretly married in Mexico. It seemed to surprise Tamar, given that the sisters are all super close.
While with her fiancé Jeremy Robinson, Tamar joked about the rumor as she echoed the questions by fans online.
“I was on X and I had saw that post and I want to know. I came here to ask y’all, did she get married? I don’t know,” she said on Instagram Live. “I’ve been blowing up her phone […] Somebody gotta tell us something.”
Tamar also said “congratulations” if the rumor was true, as they have been together for a long time. Tamar also hinted that her mother, Evelyn, might know something even though Toni hasn’t said anything to her.
“I called my mother and and my mother on the phone acting slow. J was in the back laughing, she was like ‘what? What hmm did she, mhhmm’” she said, imitating her mom’s response.
“My mother is not giving up information, but she is acting slow. Like, I can definitely tell she knows something because I was like, ‘Why can’t you just give me a straight answer? I don’t understand it,” she said.
Robinson also said that the couple might have wanted some privacy and not the glamor and fanfare surrounding Tamar, who recently got engaged to Robinson after a brief breakup.
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(MENAFN- The Conversation) This is an edited extract from An Indigenous Ocean: Pacific Essays by Damon Salesa (Bridget Williams Books)
In September 2017, at the 48th meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum, the political leaders of the Pacific agreed a new regional approach . They announced the way forward as the“Blue Pacific – Our Sea of Islands, Our Livelihoods, Our Oceania”. It was a remarkable moment of solidarity and ambition, charting a vision towards 2050.
Powering the vision was – as most Pacific Studies undergraduates would have noticed – a seminal essay by the Tongan scholar Epeli Hau'ofa , Our Sea of Islands, from 1993. Stock reading for Pacific Studies students, the essay is remarkable in its prescience (most readers find it compelling, decades after its publication) and now it had been elevated to the headlines of regional geopolitics. It's a revealing example of how the study of the Pacific and the practice of Pacific politics often intersect.
In the wake of Hau'ofa, Pacific politicians waxed lyrical about the“Sea of Islands”.“The Ocean is our cultural identity”, one politician riffed.“It is a cornerstone of our social cohesion. It is also the foundation of our economy and it is our road to prosperity.”
In opening the meeting, the host leader from Sāmoa spoke of the“Samoan Blue Pacific Identity”; that the ocean was the“fundamental essence of the region”; and that“the sheer fact of our geography, such as trends associated with shifts in the centres of global power [...] places the Pacific at the centre of contemporary global geopolitics”. Of all the tools available to advocate for the Pacific and consolidate the region, the one chosen was story.
The“Blue Pacific” had already figured earlier that year, in June, at the United Nations Ocean Conference in New York. There, the efforts to implement UN Sustainable Development Goal 14,“Life Below Water”, had given rise to concrete solutions, a point that was particularly important to Pacific nations, which consider themselves the co-authors of that goal.
Rapidly, the Blue Pacific – a story about a place – had become a new place. Regional organisations connected through the Blue Pacific, and it became a cornerstone of diplomatic and national language. There were speeches, of course, and journalism, academic articles, music, debates and conferences.
At the 25th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP25, in 2019, the South Pacific Regional Environment Programme called its pavilion“The Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion”. A sure sign of the story's reach was that the“Blue Pacific” was appearing in the prosaic communications of the US State Department, which noted that“The Big Blue Pacific Continent Is a Force”. Which meant that it was.
New names, old stories
Holding together the new movement – which was launched at a moment of considerable difficulty for the region – was an old story. The Forum leaders and others around it explicitly referred to the Blue Pacific as a narrative. As the Samoan Prime Minister put it,“[t]he Blue Pacific provides a new narrative for Pacific Regionalism and how the Forum engages with the world”.
The Pacific was using the narrative to engage the world and address the climate emergency. The art of storytelling was enmeshed with political and geopolitical arts. The strategy was based in realpolitik – attempting to shore up the deals that leaders would and could make – but it also drew on both the deep Pacific past, millennia of voyaging around the Ocean, and more recent developments.
These included the cooperative regional approach developed politically from the 1960s, and key thinking and writing on the regional theme, which became embedded in Pacific discourse in the second half of the 20th century. The regional leaders frequently quoted the Tongan anthropologist and artist Epeli Hau'ofa; they cited the writings and words of the politician scholar Ratu Mara ; they held up of the idea of a New Oceania developed by the Samoan scholar, artist and writer Maualaivao Albert Wendt .
I am aware that describing the Pacific as constituted through layers of stories, narrative and naming risks being seen as ethereal, untethered from supposed“concrete” realities. This is the opposite of what I believe.
In a very deep and powerful way, a central struggle of the Pacific in the future will be, as it has been in the past and is today, the contest over names and the stories they hold. Indigenous communities have shown that while sovereignty and political control may be wrested from local peoples (though typically not for long), their ability to control language, culture, names, stories and histories has made for ongoing and deep reservoirs of contest.
A militarised Indo-Pacific: Australian, US and British leaders at an AUKUS partnership meeting in San Diego, March 2023. Getty Images The Indo-Pacific as geopolitical construct
In the past decade we have seen two powerful conjurings of name and place essential to the future of the Pacific. The“Indo-Pacific” is a pseudo-geographic term used to gesture towards political groupings. Rarely used before, in the 21st century it has come to be used by the United States and its allies to describe a hitherto unknown place, one that is obviously a counter to the influence of China in the region.
The Indo-Pacific is now a geopolitical construct said to encompass the Indian Ocean, the South China Sea, and shifting, unspecified parts of the Pacific Ocean. In other words, it both marginalises and co-opts the Indigenous Pacific of which I write.
Read more: Australia has long viewed the Pacific as a place of threats that must be contained. It's time for this mindset to change
The Indo-Pacific has gone from something no one had ever heard of, to being about the most important thing in the world. Indeed, as the US president writes,“the future of each of our nations – and indeed the world – depends on a free and open Indo-Pacific enduring and flourishing in the decades ahead”. It seems almost flippant to note that the Indo-Pacific, too, is a story; a narrative told about the world that has called a new place into being.
The Indo-Pacific narrative is material: it has already ordered and structured activity in the world. Such is the power of this particular narrative and construct that it is central to many of the most vital geopolitical discourses and activities globally. In particular, it is crucial to AUKUS , the new security pact formed by Australia, the United Kingdom and the US in September 2021.
The AUKUS alliance involves as its centrepiece the acquisition by Australia of nuclear-powered submarines, as well as some other technology transfers, and the explicit object of the AUKUS agreement is to“sustain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific”. Which is to say that without the Indo-Pacific story, AUKUS would have no clear object or domain.
The Indo-Pacific thus arrives as an explicit counter to other narratives, but with weight and consequence – nuclear, military, political and economic (it is projected to cost Australia between A$268 and $368 billion, in a field famed for cost overruns) – unavailable to Pacific nations.
Read more: Approach with caution: why NZ should be wary of buying into the AUKUS security pact
The Indo-Pacific now has its own experts, managers and agents – and, perhaps most ominously, its own generals and admirals, foreign policies, armies and navies: not least“USINDOPACOM” (US Indo-Pacific Command), which has fully subsumed what was once Pacific Command, including the expropriation of its URL.
The Indo-Pacific carries a different understanding of the world, and it is one that puts what I have called the Indigenous Pacific at the margins. It also reveals the different ways of seeing of, on the one hand Australia, New Zealand and the US, who are retelling the Indo-Pacific AUKUS story; and on the other, the peoples of the Independent Pacific, who are critical of it, particularly its nuclear dimensions and its potential to create and escalate political tensions.
Samoa's capital Apia: unequal pathways of migration to Australia and New Zealand. Getty Images An unequal ocean
The materiality of different narratives about the Pacific makes clear not only their differences and complexity, but the inequality of circumstances. Though there is a vibrancy to Indigenous traditions and narration, they do not have the same access and circulation; the Pacific remains an unequal ocean.
The profound inequalities that were a hallmark of colonised experience in the past inflect the disadvantages of the present, and the two dimensions are intimately connected.
These material inequalities speak to the deep connections between present and past in the postcolonial Pacific. In very few areas is this not apparent, but I wish to draw attention to one specific way in which the colonial, and particularly the decolonising experience, shaped the unequal oceanscapes of the present: mobility.
The conditions of decolonising, or – in places not yet decolonised – the ongoing conditions, determine the ability of Pacific peoples to move, visit and especially to work in wealthier societies. An American Samoan is entitled to visit and work in the US; a Samoan from independent Sāmoa is not.
Read more: NZ wants more seasonal workers – but Pacific nations no longer want to be the 'outposts' that 'grow' them
At its closest point, Papua New Guinea is less than four kilometres from its former colonial ruler, Australia; but it is separated not just by a small gap of water, but a border of regulation and immigration control. There are three times as many Samoans in Australia as Papua New Guineans, and most of the Samoans have come via New Zealand – further away, but administratively much closer, and with free access on a New Zealand passport.
This means that both the pathways (which have typically been airways) to present economic conditions, as well as those to future economic opportunities, were chiefly forged under conditions of colonialism and empire.
The terms and conditions of formal decolonisation – what I think of as the decolonising bargain – was a bargain struck in profoundly unequal times and in unequal ways, where much of the power lay with former colonial rulers and international players. This decolonising bargain continues to structure mobility and other accommodations, as well as much else about present relationships, and it is rare that the Indigenous Pacific gets the better part of these deals.
'New blackbirds'
These inequalities are evident at the national level for the Indigenous Pacific, but also in larger transnational and smaller, more local ways. The Pacific diaspora, so deeply conditioned by the decolonising bargain, has not mattered equally to Pacific nations recently.
In Melanesia, where the majority of Pacific people live, avenues of mobility are deeply restricted; in Polynesia and Micronesia, a majority of nations have some protected pathways to metropolitan nations. In smaller islands and nations these opportunities have seen mobility on remarkable scales; Niue is perhaps the most striking. Since the 1970s the number of Niueans in Niue has declined by around two-thirds, falling from over 5,000 to less than 2,000. The rest have“Gone Niu Silani”.
The new approach of Australia and New Zealand to exploiting Pacific labour has changed things: until the 2010s, to get Pacific peoples' labour one had to allow them to be able to live, work and access education in at least semi-permanent ways. Since then, New Zealand, followed by Australia, has pursued a seasonal model that circumvents this, with Pacific people framed solely as workers, and forced home after a season.
This has been an economic boon for employers, but has had mixed, and increasingly deleterious, effects on Pacific peoples and their communities. The predicament of these Pacific people has even been likened to those recruited or kidnapped to work on sugar plantations over a century ago, in calling them the“New Blackbirds”.
The inequalities are unmistakable at the national scale: the independent Pacific nations are among the poorest nations in the world, but neighbours like the US, Australia and New Zealand are at the other end of the wealth scale.
Coarse indicators can tell the story because it is coarse: Australia has ten times the GDP per person of its former colony, Papua New Guinea, as does France compared with its territory Wallis and Futuna, and the US with its former colonies in the Marshall Islands and Federated States of Micronesia; New Zealand's GDP per capita is seven-and-a-half times that of Sāmoa, which it governed until 1962.
Behind those numbers are powerful differences in healthcare, education and social provision, and they are reflected in almost every social statistic that is measured. As elsewhere in the former (or, as some might contend, currently) colonised world, the visible benefits of colonialism are not readily evident.
Former NZ prime minister Chris Hipkins at Polyfest in Auckland, 2023: inequality remains entrenched despite cultural visibility. Mobility and sovereignty
Economic and educational opportunity sit at the heart of the Pacific diaspora, but there, too, the inequalities are unmistakable. In New Zealand, Australia, Hawai'i and the US, in the blunt statistics of wellbeing and quality of life – health, education, housing – Indigenous peoples face worse outcomes than their non-Indigenous neighbours.
In each of these places, Indigenous Pacific migrants experience outcomes that more closely match their Indigenous neighbours than those of Pākehā/Papālagi/white populations.
Such an unassailable truth is this in New Zealand that not only are social statistics typically reported at different population levels, but a statistical category of non-Māori/non-Pacific is often used by government agencies. This is because Māori and Pacific outcomes are so much poorer than those of other New Zealanders, and the populations of both are so significant, that they distort both the analysis of these numbers and the numbers overall.
Read more: Reaping what we sow: cultural ignorance undermines Australia's recruitment of Pacific Island workers
The same approach is taken in parts of Australia, too, and a similar impetus sat behind the disaggregation of a US population category and a recomposition (in censuses from 2010) of“Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander”.
The Pacific nations and populations with higher standards of living – by traditional economic and social measures – are typically those with the closest relationship to former colonial powers, the least independence and the greatest political investment from their former governors.
The standards of living experienced in Hawai'i, Guam and French Polynesia sit at another end of the spectrum from those of the Solomon Islands or Vanuatu. The trouble is, however, that these overall numbers hide domestic inequalities, particu¬larly in the Pacific settler colonies.
In those wealthier places we see locally the kind of powerful expressions of inequality that echo those of the wider Pacific: whether they are high rates of poverty and homelessness amongst Native Hawaiians in Hawai'i or vastly differing standards of living between the majority of Kanaks and the Caldoche (French settlers) of New Caledonia. There are also other costs that these Indigenous Pacific people confront - paid in language, culture, well-being, identity, independence and sovereignty.
The transnational dimensions wrought by those Indigenous folks afforded mobility are profound. As Epeli Hau'ofa so powerfully put it, these Pacific peoples can craft lives that resonate with the mobility of the ancestors. But the majority of Pacific peoples do not have access to transnational mobility. Few things are so absolute as lack of access to a passport, entry rights and an immigration visa.
Read more: With independence off the table for now, what's next for New Caledonia's push for self-determination?
Those of us in the Pacific diaspora who grew up dependent on these things know the force of them in our lives and the lives of our families. Some Pacific people are more mobile, assigned a citizenship or nationality that gives passports and paths to move that are denied – often strenuously – to others.
So it is that French Polynesians and Uveans may move around to other French territories, including France (and Europe); or Niueans to New Zealand; or Chamorros from Guam to the US. The opportunities can be life-changing, but so can the costs: the loss of sovereignty in most cases, but manifold other negative effects, from nuclear testing to military bases, from mining to profound assaults on and undermining of culture and language.
I have shared this thumbnail portrait of Pacific inequalities – geopolitical, national, transnational and domestic – not for its own sake, but because of the bearing these conditions have on our present understanding of the Pacific. These conditions shape Pacific research, scholarship and analysis, as they do those who are undertaking this work. They do so in powerful ways, and not all of them have attracted attention in the way they should.
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Three more people were detained Sunday in connection with a reported threat of an attack on the Cologne Cathedral over the holidays, German authorities said.
The detentions came only days after a 30-year-old Tajik man was detained in relation to an alleged plot to attack the world-famous cathedral by Islamic extremists in the western German city.
The suspects were detained in the western cities of Duisburg, Herne and Dueren in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, and their apartments were also searched there. No details about their identities were released.
All of the detained suspects — including the Tajik who was arrested last week — allegedly belong to a larger network that included people across Germany and in other European countries, according to Cologne police chief Johannes Hermanns, German news agency dpa reported.
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The attack was supposed to have been carried out with a car loaded with explosives, local media reported.
Cologne police said in a Sunday news conference that the cathedral's underground parking garage had been searched and that explosives detection dogs had been deployed — but nothing was found. Since the early morning, the entrance and exit of the underground garage had also been checked for suspicious activity.
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Interior Minister Herbert Reul called the latest detentions a “success, for which I would like to thank the investigators."
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Islamic extremists have always been active, but they are currently more active than usual and the Catholic cathedral was a prime target for them, Reul said, according to dpa. “The police always try to be a few steps ahead," he added.
Police had received information about a planned militant attack on Cologne Cathedral shortly before Christmas. The attack was to be carried out on New Year's Eve.
The city’s world-famous cathedral has been under high protection for a week and the threat led to the closure of the house of worship for tourists since Christmas Eve.
Usually, more than 100,000 tourists visit the cathedral in the last week of the year. In recent days, only worshippers were allowed to enter the building for Mass, but they had to go through thorough security checks involving sniffer dogs.
On Sunday evening, around 1,000 police officers were on duty around the cathedral as revelers began celebrating the end of 2023.
Reul, the state interior minister, encouraged people to celebrate and not stay at home despite the attack threat.
“Islamist terror is still a threat on German streets,” he said. “We have often suppressed that. And whenever there is a one-off event like this, we are all very electrified again.”
However, it would be wrong to panic, said Reul. “I say: Celebrate! Behave yourselves! Take care — and enjoy the transition into the new year.”
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With the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL draft, the Chicago Bears select ...
Bears fans could hear these words come April 25, as the Bears officially locked up the first pick in the NFL draft for a second consecutive season. Because the Panthers lost, 26-0, to the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 35-31, the Bears earned the coveted No. pick for a second straight season.
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Like last year, the Bears have the right to draft first, should they choose.
And therein lies the overarching question --- will the Bears use the No. 1 pick to select a top player? Or, like last year, will they trade the pick to recoup a haul and trade back in the draft?
If you recall, the Bears traded the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft to the Carolina Panthers. In return, the Bears received the No. 9 pick, a 2023 second-round pick (Tyrique Stevenson), a 2024 first-round pick (which ended up No. 1 overall in the 2024 NFL draft), a 2025 second-round pick and DJ Moore.
Theoretically, the Bears could get a haul for this season's No. 1 pick. Caleb Williams, Drake Maye and Marvin Harrison Jr. are all arguably more coveted assets than last year's herd. But, the Bears could use one of them themselves.
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If they decide to move on from Justin Fields, they will undoubtedly use the pick to draft a quarterback. But if they continue with Fields, they could draft Harrison Jr. to give Fields another weapon next to Moore.
Either way, they choose, their earning of back-to-back No. 1 picks is historic. Before the Bears, only eight teams have earned back-to-back No. 1 picks. Here are the teams who have earned the first pick in consecutive seasons.
- Chicago Bears (2023-24)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (2021-22)
- Cleveland Browns (2017-18)
- Cleveland Browns (1999-00)
- Cincinnati Bengals (1994-95)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1986-87)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1976-77)
- Philadelphia Eagles (1936-37)
Stay tuned this offseason to see what the Bears do with their second No. 1 pick.
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New Year’s Eve: North America Ramps Up Efforts to Prevent Impaired Driving
As New Year’s Eve draws near, a clarion call for public safety echoes across North America. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is leading this call, urging the public to shun impaired driving. The holiday season sees a surge in road traffic as people flock to celebrate with family and friends. With this increase comes the heightened risk of impaired driving, a menace that bears severe repercussions not just for the driver but the entire community.
Increased Vigilance and Enforcement
RNC Constable James Cadigan has voiced his concern over this issue and has informed the public that law enforcement agencies, including the RNC, will be ramping up their presence on the roads. Checkpoints and traffic initiatives will be more visible across the province, all aimed at enforcing sobriety laws. The message this New Year’s Eve is crystal clear – if you are celebrating with alcohol or cannabis, do not risk driving under the influence.
Coordinated Efforts to Combat Drunk Driving
Meanwhile, local businesses and organizations have joined hands to offer free rides on New Year’s Eve. These initiatives are part of a concerted effort to combat drunk driving, which, according to the National Safety Council, accounts for a staggering 31% of total traffic fatalities. This percentage grows to 40% during the New Year’s period.
Community Policing and Safety Tips
Law enforcement agencies are not only increasing their presence but also reaching out to their communities with safety tips. From the New Castle County Division of Police to the Shoreline Police Department, community members are being urged to prioritize safety and celebrate responsibly. Tips include planning transportation ahead of time, securing homes and vehicles, and reporting any illegal activities.
Prevention Better than Cure
The statistics are daunting. New Year’s Day is the deadliest day for drunk driving, with the odds of someone driving drunk and causing a fatal accident being 117% higher on New Year’s Eve. A DUI can cost thousands in attorney’s fees, fines, court costs, and more. However, beyond the financial impact, the human cost is immeasurable. The best plan of action is prevention – having a sober friend or family member ready to pick you up, knowing your limit, or making use of the numerous free ride services available. As we usher in the new year, let’s prioritize safety and responsibility above all else.
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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Officer has been arrested and faces stalking and home invasion charges.
Officer Jake Freeman was arrested on Dec. 31 and charged with three felonies which include aggravated stalking, attempted home invasion, and destroy or injure personal property of another, according to LVMPD.
Freeman has been employed with the Las Vegas Metro police since 2017 and is assigned to the West Community Policing Division, Summerlin Area Command.
He was taken to the Henderson Detention Center and will be suspended from police powers with pay pending further investigation.
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We'll have at least one more year of hearing about Mike Tomlin's streak.
For the 17th straight season, Tomlin will not have a losing record. The Steelers beat the Seattle Seahawks 30-23 to move to 9-7, and more importantly than clinching another non-losing season for Tomlin, it kept Pittsburgh alive in the AFC wild-card race. Pittsburgh will need to win and get some help next week to get a wild-card spot, but they'll still be in the race going into the season finale. For the Seahawks, it drops them back to .500 and is a blow in their playoff hunt.
A two-game winning streak for the Steelers coincided with finally turning to Mason Rudolph at quarterback. The Steelers stuck with Rudolph despite Kenny Pickett being healthy enough to be listed as questionable on the injury report, which usually means a player will suit up. Pickett was inactive, Rudolph started and the Steelers continued to keep their season alive with a big win.
The Steelers were in a lot of trouble when they had a three-game losing streak in December. But a Tomlin-coached team wasn't going to fade away that easily.
Steelers pound Seattle in run game
The Steelers, who looked like they were ready to call it a season a couple weeks ago in a listless loss to the Indianapolis Colts, looked like a much different team in the first half Sunday. They rushed for 145 yards in the first half. The Fox broadcast said that was the most for Pittsburgh since a 2006 game against Kansas City. Their leading rushers that day were Willie Parker and Najeh Davenport.
Jaylen Warren got the scoring started for the Steelers with an 18-yard touchdown run. The Steelers led for most of the game after that. Najee Harris scored a couple of touchdowns, and the Steelers led 24-17 into the third quarter.
The game was still in the balance when the defense made a huge play. With seven minutes left and the Steelers leading 27-20, Geno Smith was strip-sacked by Nick Herbig. Pittsburgh recovered at the 16-yard line. The Steelers only got a field goal out of the ensuing drive, but a 10-point lead was significant at that point in the game.
Seahawks take a step back
For the Seahawks, a loss didn't eliminate them from the playoff race but it didn't help their chances. They moved back to 8-8 with the loss, which is fitting in what has been a mediocre season.
The defense let down in a big spot, against an offense that has struggled most of the season. The offense wasn't bad but there weren't a lot of game-changing explosive plays. The Steelers also crushed Seattle in time of possession.
The Seahawks tried to rally late. A drive deep into Steelers territory didn't result in a touchdown, and Seattle settled for a field goal just before the two-minute warning. They tried an onside kick trailing 27-20 but Pittsburgh recovered. A reception to Pickens for a first down and a Harris run for another first down ended the game.
The Steelers still need a lot to go right to make the playoffs. But they're alive, and it looked like there was no chance of that happening a couple weeks ago.
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) “Our international prestige is growing by the day. In December,
all countries of the world unanimously voted to hold the world's
largest international conference in Azerbaijan – COP29 will be held
in Azerbaijan next year. This is a sign of tremendous respect and
reverence from the international community, but also a high
assessment of our transition to green energy,” President Ilham
Aliyev said in his address on the occasion of the World
Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and New Year.
Saying that the green energy transition is Azerbaijan's
priority, the head of state noted:“Based on the agreements and
memorandums of understanding signed, 10,000 megawatts of renewable
energy will be created in Azerbaijan in the next few years and
Azerbaijan will become one of the world leaders in this field. Of
course, the fact that COP29, an international conference on climate
change will be held in Azerbaijan is further evidence of our
successes in this field.”
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Not every NFL team will go into 2024 on a high note.
That was surely the case with the Detroit Lions on Saturday, who lost 20-19 at the Dallas Cowboys after a controversial overturned two-point conversion.
But, on the other hand, some teams are right where they want to be.
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The Baltimore Ravens locked up the No. 1 seed in the AFC after a 56-19 thumping at home versus the Miami Dolphins. The San Francisco 49ers did the same in the NFC after beating the Washington Commanders on the road 27-10, plus getting help elsewhere.
They can enjoy some rest in Week 18 before the postseason grind commences. But before we look ahead, let's analyze Sunday's Week 17 action with winners and losers:
WINNER: Lamar Jackson's MVP case
It seems every week there's a new favorite for the MVP, but Jackson might be here to stay. The 26-year-old led Baltimore to a 33-19 win at San Francisco last time out, then pioneered the 56-19 rout over Miami in which he completed 18 of 21 passes for 321 yards, five touchdowns and no picks. Regardless of how Week 18 goes at the Pittsburgh Steelers, Jackson may have stamped his resume to receive his second league MVP award. It'd be deserved for the leader of the league's most in-form squad.
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LOSER: Eagles stunned at home to Cardinals
The 49ers may have clinched the No. 1 seed, but they can thank the Eagles for making it much easier than initially anticipated. The then 3-12 Arizona Cardinals came into town with head coach Jonathan Gannon returning to the city where he used to be the defensive coordinator. Led by Kyler Murray's three touchdown passes and James Conner's 128 rushing yards and a touchdown, the Cardinals won 35-31 after a goal-line score in the closing seconds.
The Eagles have lost four of their last five games since entering their home game versus the 49ers at 10-1. They'll be on the road against the New York Giants to close out the regular season, and they also might've cost themselves the NFC East crown if the Dallas Cowboys win at the Washington Commanders.
WINNER: 49ers earn much-needed bye
While the 49ers offense can get going in an instant, their defense has been quite poor since they beat the Eagles. Missed tackles and injured players piling up have both played significant parts in that, which further emphasizes how much they needed the extra week off. After losing three in a row earlier in the season, San Francisco responded from its following bye with six straight wins. Can they repeat that form and success once again in crunch time?
LOSER: Dolphins in big games
As good as Miami has been throughout the season, its inability to step up in big games has been a stain on its resume. Prior to the Ravens blowout, the Dolphins had lost to the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills and Eagles in potential statement wins, with a close two-point win at home to Dallas being the sole standout. But even then, the Cowboys have faced similar questions, so someone had to give. It's important to note Miami did not have Raheem Mostert or Jaylen Waddle versus Baltimore, but the signs have been there for a while. The Dolphins will host the Bills in Week 18 with the winner clinching the AFC East. The NFL world will be watching.
WINNER: Bears claim 2024 No. 1 overall pick
The Bears are officially on the clock. In fact, Chicago earned two victories on Sunday. Justin Fields and Co. shined in a 37-17 home win versus the Atlanta Falcons, and the Carolina Panthers' 26-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars along with the Cardinals' win versus Philadelphia meant the Bears will own the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. If you remember, Carolina traded for the top pick Chicago owned last season and used it on quarterback Bryce Young. The Panthers sent Chicago a 2024 first-rounder in that deal, which ended up being the top overall pick since they are 2-14.
LOSER: Buccaneers delay NFC South clinch
Tampa Bay had a prime opportunity to beat the New Orleans Saints at home and clinch the NFC South. But Baker Mayfield and Co. came out flat in a disappointing 23-13 loss that saw all 13 points come in the fourth quarter. Mayfield completed 22 of 33 passes for 309 yards, two touchdowns and two picks, but it was Derek Carr who emerged victorious after completing 24 of 32 passes for 197 yards, two touchdowns and no picks.
Both teams are now 8-8 entering a pivotal Week 18. Tampa Bay will be at the 2-14 Panthers while the Saints will host the 7-9 Falcons, who are still alive in the hunt but need a lot to get in. Whoever doesn't win the division could be out of the playoffs completely with the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks currently in better positions.
WINNER: Mike Tomlin keeps Steelers fighting
Who would've thought a quarterback room of Kenny Pickett, Mitch Trubisky and Mason Rudolph could end the season above .500. But that's the case for Mike Tomlin's Steelers, who have went 17 straight seasons without a losing record. Pittsburgh beat the Seattle Seahawks on the road 30-23 to help its case in the AFC playoff race, while dealing its NFC opponents a blow. The Steelers will host the Ravens to end the regular season where they will look to emerge from a crowded conference.
LOSER: Bengals' playoff hopes fall in Kansas City
Cincinnati made an incredible run to stay in the playoff race without Joe Burrow, but its 25-17 loss at Kansas City has all but ended its hopes. Now 8-8, the Bengals are the very last team in the AFC playoff picture and host the already clinched Cleveland Browns in Week 18, though Cleveland will look to hold onto the No. 5 seed. Jake Browning completed 19 of 33 passes for 197 yards, one touchdown and no picks but was stymied throughout by Kansas City's defense. The Chiefs clinched the AFC West for the eighth straight year with Isiah Pacheco's 130 rushing yards on 18 carries standing out.
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Ontario Police and Operation Red Nose Quinte Gear Up for a Safer New Year’s Eve
In the twilight hours of the year, as the world prepares to bid farewell to 2023, law enforcement agencies in Belleville and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are bracing themselves for a crucial task. The mission at hand is to ensure the safety of the roads, a task they plan to accomplish through the RIDE program checks designed to deter and apprehend impaired drivers on New Year’s Eve.
Staggering Statistics and a Sobering Video
The OPP has brought to light a grim tableau of the past year’s impaired driving incidents. A video shared on the platform previously known as Twitter paints a stark picture of the toll taken by impaired driving. The OPP reported a whopping 10,000 charges for impaired driving in 2023, marking a 16 percent upsurge from the preceding year. Notably, the repercussions of these incidents were far-reaching, with 49 fatalities due to drug or alcohol-related crashes and nearly 400 individuals losing their lives in vehicular accidents across Ontario in the course of the year.
Operation Red Nose Quinte: A Beacon of Hope
Amid this bleak scenario, Operation Red Nose Quinte emerges as a beacon of hope. This initiative is set to offer free rides to individuals within Belleville or Trenton during the New Year’s Eve celebrations. The service, which also extends to vehicles, aims to ensure safe transportation back home for everyone. Although the service is free, the program does encourage donations. The organizers have made further information available on their official website.
RIDE Checks: A Proactive Measure
The Belleville police, along with their counterparts in southern Simcoe County and Barrie, are urging people to plan sober and safe rides home on New Year’s Eve. The South Simcoe police have already laid 23 impaired-driving-related charges in December, with 13 individuals arrested for alleged alcohol or drug-impaired driving incidents. Furthermore, 11 people have received license suspensions. The Barrie police, too, will be conducting RIDE checks to ensure road safety. They have already taken action earlier this month, arresting two individuals for impaired driving.
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