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The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE), Pune has made available the provisional answer key for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) 2023. Aspirants who had appeared fir the NMMS 2023 examination can now access the answer key from the official website of MSCE at-mscepune.in. It is essential to note that the provisional answer key has been specifically released for candidates belonging to the economically weaker section (EWS).
Candidates who find any discrepancy in the Maharashtra NMMS exam 2023 answer key can raise objections.
Schools and parents can now raise objections regarding the answer key for the Maharashtra NMMS examination. The objection window is accessible through the login dashboards of schools and the main website nmmsmsce.in. Parents can find it under the heading "Interim Answer Key". This window will remain open from December 29, 2023, to January 5, 2024, allowing ample time for feedback and clarification.
Students are advised to take note that any objections submitted after the specified deadline will not be accepted. Additionally, it is important to understand that statements regarding errors or objections sent via email, postal mail, or in person will not be considered. The MSCE (Maharashtra State Council of Examinations) has clarified that online complaints made on their official website will not receive individual responses.
How to check Maharashtra NMMS Answer key 2023Step 1: Visit the official website of MSCE at mscepune.in.
Step 2: On the homepage, locate and click on the 'News & Latest Updates' section. Then, click on the 'NMMS Maharashtra 2023-24 Answer Key' link.
Step 3: A new page will open- enter your 'NMMS seat number' and 'Mother’s Name' in the provided space. Click on the 'Search' button.
Step 4: The Maharashtra NMMS 2023 Answer Key will appear on the screen.
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Bowl season and the College Football Playoff are here, with eight games involving teams from the Pac-12 on the docket. For info on how to watch all of the hard-hitting action, keep scrolling.
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IMPHAL: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday announced that several welfare schemes promoting sports, improving education, and providing assistance to women will be launched in January. Addressing a press conference here, Singh said, "To promote sports, Khungang Ama, Sanabung Ama (one village, one playground) scheme will be launched on January 1.
In the first phase, one playground will be constructed in each of the 60 assembly constituencies."
He added, "The Chief Minister's Sportspersons Livelihood Guarantee Scheme will be introduced for sportspersons who are unable to achieve global and national recognitions and government jobs. Under this scheme, players will receive skill development training and financial assistance to support their livelihood."
Singh said the Ima Nongthang Leima Yaipha Tengbang Scheme will provide Rs 500 per month to women above 40 years who are not benefiting from any government scheme.
The chief minister also announced a scheme for improving schools and colleges.
He said, "Under the School Fagathansi 2.0 (Let's improve schools), two schools will be selected in each constituency and provided with additional infrastructure, including smart classrooms. This will help
students who cannot afford to go to private schools."
"Similarly, under College Fagathansi (Let's improve colleges), 20 selected colleges will receive Rs 2.5 crore to enhance infrastructure and teaching capabilities," Singh added.
Additionally, Singh declared financial packages for displaced individuals who lost their homes due to violence and are yet to return.
Singh explained, "Starting in January, the previously announced grant of Rs 1 lakh for displaced families whose houses were burned will be distributed. Beneficiaries will receive Rs 25,000 in the first instalment and the rest later."
"For displaced individuals who have been unable to return home for almost eight months, we will provide Rs 5 lakh for temporary houses, Rs 7 lakh for semi-permanent houses, and Rs 10 lakh for permanent houses through the respective District Collectors," he said.
To revive the economy, Singh said, "Under the Chief Minister's Farmer Livelihood Scheme, unused land will be utilised for agricultural and horticultural production."
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Top 25 College Football Streams & TV Channel Info | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 2:46 PM CST|Updated: 1 hour 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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250 Swedish kronor to Paraguayan guaranis
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The State Selection Board (SSB) Odisha has released notification for the recruitment of multiple teaching posts.
Candidates who wish to apply for the posts are required to visit the official website of SSB Odisha at ssbodisha.ac.in.
According to the short notice released by the SSB, application processes will commence on January 8, 2023 and go on till February 7, 2024.
The notification reads,
"Opening date and time of online applications and availability of detailed advertisement: 08.01.2024 (01.00 P.M) Closing date and time of Online Applications: 07.02.2024 (11.45 P.M) All eligible candidates are required to visit the website for further details".The complete selection process and other details will be released by the board in January 2024, when the registration process begins.
Here are the steps you can follow to apply for the vacancies, once registration process starts:
Step 1: Visit the SSB Odisha official website.
Step 2: Click on the link for the SSB Odisha Teacher Application Form 2024 on the main page.
Step 3: Register using a valid mobile number and email address.
Step 4: Step 1: Access the application form after successful registration.
Step 5: Fill in personal details and educational qualifications.
Step 6: Upload required documents, including educational certificates and a recent photograph.
Step 7: Pay the application fees through the online payment gateway based on your category.
Step 8: Submit the Odisha Teacher Form 2024 and download the final copy for reference.
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Vinyl Records Spin Back: The Unlikely Resurgence of a Musical Relic
As time marches relentlessly forward, a relic of the past has made an unexpected comeback. The vinyl record industry, once thought to be a dinosaur in the era of digital music, is resurging with a vengeance. In 2022, the market value of this seemingly antiquated format stood at a healthy $1.98 billion, a figure projected to leap to an impressive $4.12 billion by 2030. To put this into perspective, sales of vinyl albums in the U.S. soared to a staggering 41 million last year, a number not witnessed since 1988.
The Catalysts of Vinyl’s Resurgence
So, what’s driving this revival? Several factors are at play. First and foremost, popular artists such as Taylor Swift have embraced the medium, breathing new life into it. Major retailers like Target and Walmart have also jumped on the bandwagon, stocking their shelves with vinyl records. These efforts have made vinyl accessible to a broader consumer base, fueling its popularity.
Simultaneously, the Covid pandemic played a pivotal role in reigniting consumer interest in vinyl as a nostalgic format. With people confined to their homes, music became a critical source of solace, and vinyl records offered a tangible connection to a simpler past.
United Record Pressing: Leading the Resurgence
At the forefront of this vinyl revival is United Record Pressing, North America’s largest vinyl pressing plant. Its CEO, Mark Michaels, acquired the company 16 years ago when the industry was on the brink of extinction. Today, the company churns out around 40,000 records daily in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. Michaels’ foresight in seizing old record presses to meet the growing demand has paid off, marking a significant turnaround for the industry.
Vinyl’s Recovery: A Testament to its Timelessness
Previously struggling in the shadow of digital music and more convenient physical formats, the vinyl industry’s recovery speaks volumes about its enduring appeal. Indie artists’ interest in the medium has also contributed to its revival, adding a fresh and exciting dimension to the vinyl landscape.
Overall, the return of vinyl is not just a testament to its timelessness, but also to the power of music to evoke nostalgia, comfort, and joy in times of uncertainty. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the old ways aren’t just the best ways—they’re the only ways.
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With the regular season behind us, it's time for bowl season and the College Football Playoff. The postseason slate includes eight games that feature teams from the Big Ten. To ensure you catch all of the action, see the column below for details on how to watch.
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Dining with owls, having real-life ninjas serving your meals, and embracing some fluffy Shiba Inus, here are some of the most unique cafes in Japan you should visit the next time you book your trip there.
There’s no such thing as a boring meal in Japan. Ramen is elevated in the company of wise owls. Savouries are served by ninjas, who willingly teach you a technique or two. And a cup of hot chocolate comes decorated with 3D foamy art of, well, any animated cartoon of your choice. Unique-themed cafes in Japan set the stage for a culinary landscape that goes beyond mere flavours to offer an experiential treat!
From dining with snakes to watching Samurais in action: The most unique cafes in Japan
Owl Village, Harajuku
A jog in the wild or a visit to the bird park is no longer crucial to encountering the wise owl! Home to about 18 healthy owls, Harajuku’s Owl Village is a unique cafe and bar that lets you play with owls, feed them, and spend up to an hour admiring their huge heads and soft feathers. Choose between two courses: the Standard Course, which includes a complimentary drink, playtime with the owls, and two souvenirs; or the Special Course, which offers a drink, a dessert, a souvenir, and fun-filled moments with the owls. You can also buy owl-inspired souvenirs like plush dolls, owl chopsticks, owl candles, and glasswork, among others.
Location: 150-0001, 4F HARAJUKU-ATM Building, 21-15, Jingumae 1 Chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Must-try: Barn Owl Cake, Owl Parfait, and Waffle Cake, among others
Price for two: Approximately ¥5000 (INR 2,895)
Timings: 12 pm to 6 pm on all days
Contact: harajuku@owlvillage.jp
Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka
Japan’s national sport, Sumo, has commanded attention from fans and media globally. However, it’s rather challenging to catch a tournament in Japan, as they’re only held thrice a year in January, May, and September. Instead, visit Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka, a restaurant-cum-sumo experience centre where you can even meet former sumo wrestlers. Constructed around a dohyo (sumo ring), the restaurant delights its customers with culinary and visual treats alike. Tri-weekly sumo experiences are conducted at 12.45 pm, priced at ¥11000 (INR 6,369). This experiential afternoon encompasses a wholesome tonkatsu lunch, a sumo demonstration, and the opportunity to don a sumo suit and challenge a former wrestler. Post this, engage in a candid conversation with the wrestlers (note: the entire experience is in English!) and take pictures with them.
Location: 3-1-11 Tatekawa, Sumida, Tokyo
Must-try: Shrimp Filet Cutlet Set Meal, Thick Cutlet Curry, and Thick Cutlet Bowl, among others
Price for two: Approximately ¥6000 (INR 3,474)
Timings: 5 pm to 10 pm on all days (closed on Tuesday). The Sumo Experience and lunch take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 12.45 pm
Contact: +81 3-6666-9515
Hatcoffee, Kotobuki
Impeccable creativity and aromatic brews meet at Hatcoffee, where latte art master Kohei Matsuno turns java cups into mini art pieces. Show him a picture of your favourite cartoon or animal on your phone, and he’ll recreate a foamy rendition of it, 2D or 3D, right in front of you. While customised cuppas cost ¥1200 (INR 694), you can also opt for the basic latte retailing at ¥650 (INR 376), and let the latte art master surprise you with his creativity. Reservations for Hatcoffee are required and can be made online.
Location: 3-15-6 Kotobuki, Taito 111-0042 Tokyo Prefecture
Must-try: Choco Latte, Cafe Mocha, Salad Plate of the Day, among others
Price for two: Approximately ¥2400 (INR 1,389)
Timings: 10 am to 9 pm
Contact: +81 90-6874-4750
Tokyo Snake Centre
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Whether you’re fond of slithering serpents or seeking a daring epicurean experience, the Tokyo Snake Centre doesn’t disappoint. Home to roughly 35 non-venomous snakes, the cafe charges a cover of ¥1650 (INR 955) per person, which includes a drink and the chance to choose your snake companion from the numerous transparent boxes assembled at the entrance. For an additional ¥540 (INR 312), guests can touch and play with a larger snake on a special couch. The cafe enhances the experience with souvenirs, bags and ties designed using the snake-skin pattern, and lucky charms curated using real cast-off snake skin.
Location: Sanpo Sogo Building 8F, 6-5-6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Must-try: Kuromitsu Cafe au Lait, Black Mitsu Chai, and Wiener Coffee Hot. Note that the food menu may not be available on some days, so it is best to call and confirm before visiting
Price for two: Cover charge of ¥3300 (INR 1,910), including one drink per person
Timings: 11 am to 8 pm (closed on Tuesdays). However, the Tokyo Snake Centre will remain open if a public holiday falls on Tuesday
Contact: 03 6427 9912
Pokémon Cafe, Osaka
Pikachu-yellow decor, a Pokémon-inspired menu, sleek wooden decor, and a convivial Pikachu mascot await at Japan’s first-opened Pokémon Cafe. There’s no dearth of Pikachu at this cafe: you’ll find the beloved character as a poster on walls, plushies on chairs, and even floating as a culinary seasoning on your ramen! This Pokémon-themed cafe in Japan also delights with take-home table mats and coasters as memorabilia that come with every drink. Additionally, souvenirs that you can purchase from the shop include a Waitress Pikachu Plush, a Kid’s Lunch Plate Set, a Poké Ball Mug, and a Snorlax Plate, among others. For an elevated experience, explore the Pokémon Centre right alongside the cafe. In addition to Osaka, the cafe also has a branch in Tokyo.
Location: 9th Floor, DAIMARU SHINSAIBASHI Main Building, 1-7-1, Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 542-8501
Must-try: Snorlax’s Tummy Filling Nap Lunch Plate, Friendly Tandemaus’s Apple Cinnamon Milk Tea, and Fuecoco’s Apple Soda Float, among others
Price for two: Approximately ¥4700 (INR 2,721)
Timings: 10 am to 9.30 pm on all days
Contact: 06-4256-1160
Shiro-Hige’s Cream Puff Factory
This cafe-cum-bakery is synonymous with one-of-its-kind Totoro cream puffs, inspired by the 1988 Japanese animated fantasy film My Neighbor Totoro. It is the world’s only establishment with official permission to create cream puffs shaped like Totoro. Flaky on the outside and stuffed with buttery cream on the inside, these cream puffs are available in various flavours like mango, peach, strawberry, and chestnut. Shiro-Hige’s Cream Puff Factory comprises of two floors, with a cafe upstairs and a takeaway shop and bakery on the ground floor.
Location: 5 Chome-3-1 Daita, Setagaya City, Tokyo 155-0033
Must-try: Grinning Cat Bus Cookies, Ponyo Jelly Cups, and Totoro Cream Puffs, among others
Price for two: Approximately ¥1400 (INR 810)
Timings: 10.30 am to 7 pm (closed on Tuesdays)
Contact: +81 3-5787-6221
Ninja Café and Bar, Tokyo
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Learn how to use a shuriken (ninja star) and fukiya (blowgun), put on ninja gear and attempt sword fighting, and be surprised by a magic performance, only at Tokyo’s Ninja Café and Bar. Here, the meticulous commitment to the theme is just as good as the epicurean flavours served with ninjutsu techniques. And if the ninja fever refuses to leave, you can rent the gear for a rental fee of ¥3,000 (INR 1,737)/2 hours and explore the streets of Akakusa in dynamic black ninja robes!
Location: 1F, 3-27-14 Nishiasakusa, Taito-ku Tokyo
Must-try: Shrunken Star Blades Grissini with Cream Pate de Foie Gras dip, Snow Crab and Grapefruit served with a Sword Trick, and Icy Bonsai, among others
Price for two: Packages starting at ¥3500 (INR 2,026)
Timings: 11 am to 11 pm on all days
Contact: 03-6231-7387
Temari no Ouchi, Tokyo
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A meal at Terami no Ouchi is like diving into a pint-sized cat village with rustic interiors that mirror a Hobbit house. Albeit on the costlier side — an entry charge of ¥1540 (INR 891) on weekdays and ¥1980 (INR 1,146) on weekends — this unique cat-themed cafe in Japan makes up with its playful ambience, delectable meals, and a rare selection of breeds like Chartreux, Scottish Fold, Norwegian Forest Cat, Bombay and Persian Chinchilla, among others. With ample space, gingerbread house-like interiors, and no cages whatsoever, Temani no Ouchi sticks to its tagline: a strange cat forest!
Location: 〒180-0004 Tōkyō, Musashino-shi, 吉祥寺本町Kichijōji Honchō, 2 Chome−13−14
Must-try: Popcorn shrimp, Mochimochi Corn Dog, and Cat’s Paw French Fries, among others
Price for two: Approximately ¥1880 (INR 1,088)
Timings: 12 pm to 8 pm on weekends; 11 am to 8 pm on weekends and public holidays
Contact: +81 422-23-5503
Alice’s Fantasy Restaurant, Osaka
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Travel down the rabbit hole and meander through Alice’s whimsical wonderland, only at Alice’s Fantasy Restaurant in Osaka. The heart chandelier, mirrored ceiling, lush upholstered furniture, and illuminated walls set the tone for decadent yet mystical dining. Additionally, you’re given rabbit ears as you enter, and the waitresses dress up as Alice and serve eclectic meals that are a sight for sore eyes.
Location: 1-8-1 D.D.HOUSE 1F, Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0012
Must-try: Humpty Dumpty’s Milanese Doria, Quiche Lorraine with plenty of vegetables, and Dee and Dam’s omelette rice, among others
Price for two: Approximately ¥4145 (INR 2,400)
Timings: 11 am to 2 pm (lunch), 2 pm to 5 pm (caf), and 5 pm to 11 pm dinner on all days
Contact: 03-3985-2193
Pompompurin Cafe, Harajuku
While Hello Kitty is more popularly known, another widely-loved Sanrio character is Pompompurin: a good-natured, pudding-inspired golden retriever dog introduced in 1996. At the Pompompurin Cafe, one can expect vibrant dollops of golden-yellow enlivening up the ambience, in addition to Pompompurin-inspired decor, wallpapers, and sheers. Moreover, the cafe prioritises the ease of customers with multilingual menus and also delights with a fascinating merchandise section.
Location: 3F, 1-7-13 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Must-try: Souffle Omelette Rice, Pompompurin Hot Juicy Hamburger Set, and Pompompurin’s Sparkling Mango Parfait, among others
Price for two: Approximately ¥5200 (INR 3,010)
Timings: 11 am to 8 pm on weekdays; and 10 am to 8 pm on weekends
Contact: 03 5786 0770
Peter Rabbit Garden Cafe
Step into the world of Beatrix Potter’s stories and share a meal with Peter Rabbit and his friends at this unique themed cafe in Japan! The British-inspired menu and decoration that mimics storybook illustrations blend seamlessly to craft a soul-soothing dining experience. The tables are complemented with fleecy Peter Rabbit stuffed toys as well as illustrated storybooks to elevate the meal.
Location: 1-25-20 Jiyugaoka, Meguro, Tokyo
Must-try: Blueberry French Toast, Ribby’s Cottage Pie, and Mr Mc. Gregors Vegetable Garden Style Pizza, among others.
Price for two: Approximately ¥5300 (INR 3,068)
Timings: 11 am to 7 pm on weekdays; and 11 am to 8 pm on weekends
Contact: 03 3725 4118
Yakult Cafe, Utsunomiya
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A part of the company’s first service centre, Yakult Gohonmaru Cafe and Gallery sits on the first floor and delights with Yakult-made ice cream and Tiramisu. Beyond the treats, the centre also houses a beauty salon on the second floor where customers can rejoice in Yakult-inspired treatments. The facial stands out, where the Yakult cosmetics are curated using lactic acid bacteria. Lastly, the Yakult Centre also boasts a gallery that can be rented for local events and conferences.
Location: 1-43 Honmarumachi, Utsunomiya, Tochigi 320-0817, Japan
Must-try: Ice de Yakult, Assorted Vegetable Curry Set, among others
Price for two: Approximately ¥3080 (INR 1,783)
Timings: 10 am to 7 pm (closed on Mondays)
Contact: +81 50-8892-8986
Mipig Cafe, Harajuku
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For bucket-loads of cuteness, head to Harajuku’s Mipig Cafe — Japan’s first and only cafe where you can meet miniature pigs. Here, a litter of miniature pigs will greet you with their adorable antics. In addition to indulging in playful rendezvous with the pigs, you must try their special mipig-designed doughnut. In addition to its Harajuku branch, the Mipig Cafe also has outposts in Hiroshima, Makuhari New City, Sapporohassamu, Kyoto, Mozo Nagoya, Fukuoka, AEON Lake Town, Osaka, and Meguro in Japan.
Location: Jingumae 1-15-4, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Must-try: Mipig designed doughnut
Price for two: Approximately ¥1320 (INR 764)
Timings: 10 am to 8 pm on all days
Contact: +81 3-6384-5899
Towards the end of the list, we’re giving a shout-out to special cafes in Japan, which don’t serve food, but evergreen memories are guaranteed.
Mame-Shiba Cafe, Shibuya City
Japan’s popular hunting dog, Shiba Inu, is known across the globe for its elegant demeanour and chiselled features. Located in Tokyo’s famed Takeshita Street, Mame-Shiba Cafe lets visitors play with a smaller version of the Shiba Inu, called Mame Shiba Inu. These bean-sized, fluffy dogs are an absolute joy to spend time with! Additionally, this themed cafe in Japan features low seating and tatami flooring, creating a cosy atmosphere for guests and furry friends alike. The cafe also boasts a souvenir corner inspired by the miniature Shiba Inus.
Location: 3F, 1-6-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Must-try: The cafe doesn’t serve food; however, one drink is complementary with the ticket — and you can pick one of your choice from the Drink Bar
Price for two: ¥880 (INR 509) per adult (over 15 years), and ¥680 (INR 393) per child, for 30 minutes
Timings: 12.15 pm to 5.20 pm on weekdays, and 11 am to 6.35 pm on weekends
Contact: 03-6447-4216
Hedgehog Café Harry Harajuku
Another special mention includes Hedgehog Café Harry Harajuku, where you can bring your food (yes, the cafe only serves beverages), wear a pair of gloves, scoop a hedgehog out of the tank, and befriend it! While they might not be the most cuddly animals, the squishy hedgehogs are known to make hearts melt with their tiny pink snout and restless antics. In addition to playing with these spiky companions and clicking pictures with them, you can also feed them mealworms for an extra ¥500 (INR 289). The cafe is home to nine types of hedgehogs, each boasting a unique set of quills in different shades. And if you hit it off with one of the adorable hedgehogs, you can even adopt it and take it home.
Location: 1-13-21 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Must-try: The cafe doesn’t serve food; however, drinks can be taken from the self-service counter
Price for two: Approximately ¥2600 (INR 1,505)
Timings: 11 pm to 7 pm on weekends and public holidays
Contact: 03 3404 1180
Another endearingly unique cafe in Japan is where wrong orders double up as hearty meals.
Restaurant of Mistaken Orders
Not just a themed cafe or experiential set-up, the Restaurant of Mistaken Orders is an ode to those elderly of our society who are dealing with cognitive impairments. All the waiters and waitresses at the cafe have dementia, meaning sometimes when you order a steak, they might innocently bring you a plate of gyoza. But regardless of the dish, a sumptuous meal is guaranteed. Through this theme, the cafe explores inclusivity and a feeling of acceptance. Owing to the fact that two out of three people in Japan who suffer from dementia struggle in isolation, this venture endeavours to spread a message in creating an understanding and welcoming society. The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders has also bagged several accolades, one of which includes the prestigious Cannes Lion.
Location: Japan, 〒116-0012 Tokyo, Arakawa City, Higashiogu, 1 Chome−1−4 ５階
Contact: mistakenorders@gmail.com
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– What makes cafes in Japan unique compared to other countries?
Japan is known for its uniquely themed cafes that delight with an unforgettable dining experience. Some of these unique cafes in Japan include a Pompompurin-themed cafe, an Alice in the Wonderland-inspired cafe, a Yakult cafe, and various animal cafes housing hedgehogs, mame shiba inus, miniature pigs, and even snakes.
– Are there cafes that cater to specific pop culture interests, like anime or gaming?
Some unique anime and gaming-themed cafes in Japan include Shiro Hige’s Cream Puff Factory, Straw Hat Cafe at Ghibli Museum, Pokémon Cafe, Kamen Rider The Diner, and Kirby Cafe, among others.
– Are unique cafes in Japan family-friendly?
Yes, the unique and themed cafes in Japan are family-friendly.
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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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The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has initiated the registration process for OPSC Post Graduate Teacher recruitment 2024.
Candidate who satisfy the OPSC eligibility criteria can apply for the advertised posts. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 1375 PGT vacancies for the Department of School and Mass Education, Odisha.
Key datesThe online application for OPSC PGT Recruitment 2024 will commence on 31st December 2023 and will be open until the last date, 02nd March 2024.
The exam date for OPSC PGT 2024 is yet to be notified.
VacanciesOPSC PGT Recruitment 2024 has announced a total of 1375 Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) vacancies across various disciplines, with 461 reserved for women.
Eligibility criteriaCandidates must have a Master's Degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks from a recognized University. B.Ed. or equivalent is required, except for subjects without B.Ed. offering. A Degree/Diploma in Computer Application is desirable. B.Ed. is not mandatory for certain subjects.
Selection processThe OPSC PGT Recruitment 2024 involves a selection process consisting of a Written Test (Paper I, II, III) followed by a Personality Test & Interview.
How to apply?To apply for OPSC PGT Recruitment 2024, visit
http://www.opsc.gov.in/, fill in personal details, upload required documents, including a passport-sized photo, complete the payment, and click "Submit." Save a copy of the application form for your records.
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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."
SEE MORE: These were the top tech stories of 2023
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FORT MYERS, Fla. — The City of Palms joined in on the countdown to 2024 with a "Downtown Countdown."
From Main Street to Bay Street, people from all over joined together in welcoming the new year with a ball drop and firework display at midnight.
The historic River District hosted vendors, local artists, DJs, and local businesses to help the city in a night of fun.
“I’d say this year people are a lot happier to be here," said Zane Stoneman, a Fort Myers native. "It seems like after everything, people just want that sense after Covid, the hurricane, everything, people just want to be together.”
Many downtown streets will be blocked off for the night, so pay attention to routes while traveling.
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KUCHING (Jan 1): A total of 84 out of 251 projects implemented by the Regional Corridor Development Authority (Recoda) in 2023 have been completed, said its chief executive officer Datu Ismawi Ismuni.
In his New Year message yesterday, Ismawi said the projects aimed to narrow the urban-rural divide and, at the same time, draw investments and enhance the people’s livelihood.
“Out of the remaining projects, 107 are underway, 36 are in the tender phase, 11 are being designed, and 13 are in planning.
“Recoda is also carrying out poverty-eradication programmes and various socio-economic development programmes to improve the entrepreneurial skills and quality of life of local communities,” he said.
Ismawi said as the lead authority responsible for implementing infrastructure projects and socio-economic development programmes in the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE), Recoda is committed to ensuring seamless connectivity and providing amenities, thus laying the foundation for investments.
“We continue to make strides through the implementation of infrastructure projects – roads, bridges, buildings, and utilities – in the Upper Rajang basin, Baram highland, and northern region of Sarawak,” he added.
He said SCORE’s crown jewel, the Samalaju Industrial Park (SIP), continues to be pivotal, drawing half of the corridor’s investments with emerging ventures in steel and solar manufacturing.
This, he pointed out, reflects the global interest in SCORE’s rich renewable energy resources.
Despite some challenges, Ismawi said the unwavering support from stakeholders has been instrumental in overcoming obstacles.
With numerous major projects and initiatives on the horizon, he said Recoda aims to bolster regional tourism while contributing to achieving the goals set in the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and the Sustainable Sarawak Blueprint, promising economic prosperity for Sarawak.
“As 2023 draws to a close, it is natural for us to look back on the year’s endeavours. For Recoda, it has been an exciting journey, especially as we witness the continued free flow of domestic and international movement of people and investments in our region.
“Our commitment extends beyond facilitating the mobility of local communities – we are also dedicated to those who aspire to discover the richness within the SCORE region.
“As we look forward to 2024, I express my deepest appreciation for your steadfast trust and support as we remain dedicated to creating a sustainable future for Sarawak. Happy New Year 2024,” he said.
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Telangana Board Exam 2024: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Telangana has released the date sheet for Secondary School Certificate - Class 10 exam 2024.
The board announced through its notification that the exams will commence on March 18 and will continue till April 2, 2024.
The SSC exam spans a duration of 3 hours, taking place from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
It will kick off with the First Language paper on March 18 and wrap up with the OSSC Main Language Paper-II on April 2, 2024.
Candidates who are appearing in the upcoming examinations, will be able to download it by going to the official website of the board at www.bse.telangana.gov.in.
How to download TBSE class 10 exam 2024 date sheetStep 1: Open your web browser and go to the official website - bse.telangana.gov.in.
Step 2: Once on the website, look for and click on the link specifically designated for the 10th date sheet for the year 2024.
Step 3: A PDF file containing the Class 10 date sheet will be displayed on the page. Click on the download option to save the 10th exam schedule PDF to your device.
Step 4: Save the downloaded PDF file for future reference, ensuring easy access to the exam schedule when needed.
Candidates can also check the complete schedule below.
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VIWMA Fosters Environmental Responsibility Through Sports Collaborations
As summer peaks, the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) remains steadfast in its commitment to environmental conservation through its robust community engagement. A notable milestone is their recent collaboration with the Antilles X3N Basketball Skillz Camp, a partnership built to promote sustainability and instill environmental responsibility among the youth. The camp participants proudly sported gear from the Preserving Paradise Buddies (PPB) initiative, a testament to the success of this alliance.
Uniting Sports and Sustainability
The collaboration with the Antilles X3N Basketball Skillz Camp is a part of VIWMA’s Preserving Paradise Buddies initiative. The goal is to connect with the community, including institutions like the Ivanna Eudora Kean High School, and involve them in waste diversion efforts. By integrating sports and sustainability, VIWMA aims to attract the attention of young individuals and instill in them a sense of environmental responsibility.
Community Engagement at Its Best
The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority believes in the power of community engagement in promoting environmental awareness. This partnership serves as a shining example of how collaborations can drive change, encouraging sustainable practices and waste diversion among the residents of the Virgin Islands. These initiatives align with VIWMA’s broad mission to foster a culture of sustainability within the community.
Building a Sustainable Future
VIWMA continues to amplify its waste diversion initiatives through presentations and diverse outreach efforts. By uniting with local organizations like the Antilles X3N Basketball Skillz Camp, VIWMA underscores its commitment to promoting recycling, reducing waste, and building a sustainable future. The Authority expresses its gratitude to the camp for its contribution to waste diversion and emphasizes the transformative power of such community partnerships.
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(NEXSTAR) — Select batches of a baby formula product have been recalled due to concerns about possible bacterial contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced.
The recall affects 12.6-ounce and 19.8-ounce cans of Nutramigen Powder, produced by Reckitt Benckiser’s Mead Johnson Nutrition (MJN) and distributed to U.S. retailers over the summer. Nutramigen Powder is a specialty formula designed for infants allergic to cow’s milk.
The company said it issued the recall due to the possibility of Cronobacter sakazakii contamination in products sampled outside the U.S.
“All products in question went through extensive testing by MJN and tested negative for the bacteria,” MJN said in its press release.
Cronobacter is a germ that can cause a dangerous blood infection known as sepsis, and it can also “make the linings surrounding the brain and spinal cord swell,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Infants younger than two months old, born prematurely or with weakened immune systems are most likely to get sick from the bacteria.
No illnesses have been reported to date, and MJN said it believes most of the products have already been consumed.
The affected products are listed below. They have a “Use By Date” of “1 Jan 2025” and a UPC Code of either 300871239418 or 300871239456.
- ZL3FHG (12.6 oz cans)
- ZL3FMH (12.6 oz cans)
- ZL3FPE (12.6 oz cans)
- ZL3FQD (12.6 oz cans)
- ZL3FRW (19.8 oz cans)
- ZL3FXJ (12.6 oz cans)
Consumers who purchased the affected products should throw them away or contact MJN for a refund. Anyone with questions can call 866-534-9986 or email consumer.relations@rb.com for assistance.
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Alcohol suspected in New Year’s Eve crash killing Pitkin Man
PITKIN, La. (KPLC) - A single-vehicle crash on LA Hwy 113 at Earnest Thompson Road claims the life of a Pitkin man, 30-year-old Eric Robinson, according to Louisiana State Police Troop E.
LSP said the crash occurred just after 5 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31. The initial investigation revealed Robinson was traveling north driving a 2012 Nissan Armada on LA Hwy 113 when he drove off the road to the left into a ditch before overturning.
Robinson was not wearing a seatbelt during the crash and suffered serious injuries, according to LSP. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died.
While toxicology samples were collected and are are pending analysis, LSP suspects alcohol to be involved. This crash remains under investigation.
“Time and time again, Troopers witness preventable motor vehicle crashes. Impairment and lack of seat belt usage are primary causes of crashes across the state. Louisiana State Police urge motorists to have a plan in place that includes a designated driver when consuming alcohol. Alcohol can impair visual ability, alter the sense of time and space, impair fine motor skills, and decrease reaction times. Alcohol can begin to impair a person’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle after just one drink. Please choose not to drive impaired or ride with an impaired driver, and always buckle up,” LSP said in a news release they provided on this crash.
In 2023, Troop E has investigated 55 fatal crashes, resulting in 61 deaths.
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ALL OVER UTAH — The news is in many ways a journal of that day's events and happenings.
A year’s worth of daily news coverage becomes part of the record of that year.
Each day, during editorial meetings, FOX 13 News reporters are assigned a story, or several stories. Usually they focus on the news of the day, but also feature the people and places that make Utah such a great place.
Many stories though are assigned to the FOX 13 photojournalists who go out by themselves, shoot and edit the stories that you see on TV as well as the many digital platforms.
The sights and sounds of 2023 included everything from community events like Bountiful’s Handcart Days to tattoo expos and even a specialized clinic for those with sensory issues.
Watch the video for a look at some of the ways Utahns came together this year, as captured by the lenses of the professional photography staff at FOX 13 News.
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A surfer in Hawaii died at the hospital after a shark attack Saturday.
According toMaui County authorities, they received a report at around 11 a.m. local time Saturday about “a miscellaneous type incident.” Upon arrival, they discovered that Ocean Safety Officers had rescued and transported Jason Carter, a 39-year-old man, to shore using a jet ski.
Responders conducted life-saving measures until medical personnel arrived, and Carter was then taken to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for further treatment.
According to the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Carter, who is originally from Haiku, faced the shark encounter while surfing at Paia Bay, where shark warning signs are placed on beaches one mile on either side of the bay.
While initial signs of foul play were not evident, the police department reports that the investigation is ongoing and an autopsy has been scheduled.
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The Carolina Panthers have had a terrible, terrible season from hell, and it only hit a new low on Sunday.
Scoring zero points in a 26-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars — who were starting backup quarterback C.J. Beathard — as Bryce Young’s brutal rookie season comes to a near-close wasn’t even the worst part of the day.
Averaging 2.3 yards per play and not crossing 100 total yards until the fourth quarter wasn’t the lowest point of the day for the Panthers.
No, in a moment of what can (at best) be described as a brief loss of control, Panthers team owner David Tepper appeared to throw a drink at an unruly Jaguars fan who was in front of him toward the end of the game. Tepper's Panthers have been unequivocally the worst team in the league this year, but there is simply no excuse for this behavior in the middle of tough times — particularly from his perch as the owner of a NFL team.
"We are aware of the video and have no further comment at this time," the NFL said in a statement, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. The Panthers themselves, meanwhile, still haven't commented.
This is just flat-out a rotten way to behave. Fights have been ignited over throwing drinks on people. It’s one of the most disrespectful, non-physical things a human can do to another human. Alcohol with backwash all over a t-shirt or an expensive jersey ain’t cool, man. Especially amid the power dynamics of Tepper not just being a team owner, but one of the singularly richest people in the entire world.
Tepper might as well be an anonymous person on the internet in that scenario. He’s completely untouchable as a person of his financial and social stature. He would never suffer a real punishment for behaving in this fashion because there is nothing that the person who got the drink poured on him can do. It’s an abuse of power as much as it is just a lame thing to do.
To take it a step further, if this is how Tepper is acting in public, it's easy to see why the Panthers have had so many head coaches in the brief time that Tepper has owned the team. It was an illogical, rushed, emotional response that puts him and his decision making under further scrutiny and gives partial context as to why the Panthers have been so dysfunctional over the past few years. A rotating door of head coaches and their interim replacements, musical chairs at quarterback, trading up for Young when the roster clearly wasn't ready to support a rookie quarterback — and now, this unruly moment that has been caught on camera.
Panthers fans are already (kind of) joking about whether or not this moment can be used to strip Tepper of his ownership. That isn’t going to happen. It takes a lot more than that for someone to lose their team, but it does paint the picture of where this team is.
The Panthers are just 31-67 since Tepper took over in 2018 and he’s about to hire his third full-time head coach in that timespan with a roster that doesn’t appear anywhere close to competing, even in the dismal NFC South.
At some point Tepper is going to have to stumble into success by mistake, even with his rash and hasty decision-making.
The part here that resonates beyond football is that everyone knows Tepper won’t or can’t face real discipline through this due to the power he holds. When you’re this wealthy in America, this is sadly one of the perks afforded to you.
The only hope here is that Tepper can see this as a moment of weakness and hopefully make changes for himself that will make the Panthers a respected franchise again. It simply doesn’t have to be like this.
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The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the Rajasva Lekhpal final selection result 2022.
According to the released selection notification, a total of 7897 candidates have been shortlisted. Candidates who had appeared for the recruitment exam can check the Lekhpal result on the official website at upsssc.gov.in.
Out of the total candidates appearing for the exam, 7897 have successfully passed the examination, comprising 3193 from unreserved categories, 780 from economically weaker sections, 1615 from Scheduled Tribe, and 149 from other backward classes. Originally the commission had issued vacancies of 8085 posts, however, only 7897 candidates have been shortlisted for final appointment.
UPSSSC Result 2023: How to Check ResultsTo view the result, candidates can adhere to the following steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website at upsssc.gov.in.
Step 2: On the homepage, locate and click on the result link.
Step 3: A PDF file will appear on the screen.
Step 4: Examine the UPSSSC Lekhpal result within the PDF.
Step 5: Download and retain a hard copy of the result for future reference.
Candidates can alternately check the merit list below.
The final result
for UPSSSC Lekhpal has been compiled, considering the outcomes of the preliminary examination, mains, and interviews. Initially, a total of 27,433 candidates were shortlisted following the Lekhpal Mains 2022 exam conducted on July 31.
Following the announcement of the Lekhpal Mains 2022 result, interviews were conducted for the shortlisted candidates. The final list, comprising 7,897 candidates, has been released based on the interview performance. To facilitate the joining process, candidates are required to provide essential documents, including the Lekhpal merit list, birth certificate, address proofs, academic qualification certificates, and other relevant documents.
The official notice further reads,
"In the final outcome for the appointment of Revenue Accountant, candidates falling under special reservation categories, such as dependents of freedom fighters, Ex-Servicemen, Disabled, and Women, have been placed in their original categories. Notably, the Commission has provisionally included 253 candidates in the selection result, with one candidate's status marked as withheld. The final selection of these provisionally chosen candidates will depend on the decision of the Honorable Commission or the requisitioning department.Furthermore, this final selection result will be considered in the ongoing legal cases, including writ petitions, special appeals, and special permission petitions, in the Hon'ble High Court and the Supreme Court, particularly those related to the advertised positions. Any future legal actions (if considered) in the Hon'ble Court will also be subject to the orders to be issued."Candidates can read the official recruitment notice
here.
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Vyant Bio Witnesses Short Interest Slump and Investment Surge from US Bancorp DE
Biotechnology firm Vyant Bio, Inc. (OTCMKTS:VYNT) witnessed a noteworthy 23.1% slump in short interest in December 2023. This marked decrease brought the short interest down from 56,700 shares on November 30th to 43,600 shares by December 15th. The days-to-cover ratio, representing the number of days it would take to cover all short positions, stood at a lean 0.9, based on an average daily volume of 45,900 shares.
Increased Investment from US Bancorp DE
Another significant development for Vyant Bio was the substantial investment inflow from hedge fund US Bancorp DE. The fund amplified its stake in the company by a staggering 3,001.6% in the first quarter. This increase accounted for the purchase of an additional 24,013 shares, bringing the total to 24,813 shares. This stake amounts to roughly 0.08% of Vyant Bio, valued at an estimated $35,000 according to the latest SEC filing.
Performance of Vyant Bio’s Stock
On the trading front, Vyant Bio’s share price experienced a minor uptick of $0.01, closing the day at $0.19. The trading volume for the day was 19,116 shares, falling short of the average volume of 32,359. The company’s financial indicators displayed a quick ratio of 2.86, a current ratio of 2.86, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04. Over the course of the past 50 and 200 days, the average stock price held steady at $0.18. The stock’s 1-year low and high were $0.14 and $1.58 respectively.
About Vyant Bio
Vyant Bio is a pioneering biotechnology company specializing in the discovery of treatments for intricate neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders. The company’s innovative drug discovery platform harmonizes human-derived organoid models, scaled biology, and machine learning. This combination allows Vyant Bio to identify potential remedies for rare CNS genetic disorders such as Rett Syndrome, CDKL5 deficiency disorders, and familial Parkinson’s disease.
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(The Hill) — Taylor Swift and Beyoncé set the music world on fire in 2023 with massive, globe-spanning tours, and their influence seeped into the world of politics as lawmakers and other political figures named-checked them.
Here are a few of the most noteworthy moments in which the worlds of politics and pop culture converged over the last year.
Jason Aldean and “Try That in a Small Town”
Jason Aldean performs during CMA Fest 2022 on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)
Country singer Jason Aldean’s song “Try That in a Small Town” topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in July despite heavy controversy.
The song faced backlash for both its lyrics, which include lines like, “Cuss out a cop, spit in his face, Stomp on the flag and light it up, Yeah, ya think you’re tough, Well, try that in a small town, See how far ya make it down the road,” and its music video.
The video was filmed in front of a Tennessee courthouse where a Black man was lynched in the 1920s. Country Music Television (CMT) pulled the music video, drawing a negative reaction from Aldean himself on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
“In the past 24 hours I have been accused of releasing a pro-lynching song (a song that has been out since May) and was subject to the comparison that I (direct quote) was not too pleased with the nationwide BLM protests. These references are not only meritless, but dangerous,” Aldean said.
Republicans like former President Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) came to Aldean’s defense amid the controversy.
“Jason Aldean is a fantastic guy who just came out with a great new song. Support Jason all the way. MAGA!!!” Trump posted on his Truth Social account.
Beyoncé gets honored on the House floor
Beyonce performs at a Get Out the Vote concert for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 4, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
The “Formation” singer, who has had a packed year with “The Renaissance World Tour” and the release of a film of that tour, was honored in March on the House floor by Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif).
“I rise today to commemorate the end of Black History Month and the beginning of Women’s History Month by honoring an individual who represents both so well,” Garcia said.
“She’s an icon, she’s a legend, and she’s now and forever the moment,” he added.
Garcia also referred to the “Alien Superstar” herself as a role model who “stood up for voting rights, for feminism, for women and girls, for my community — the LGBTQ+ community.”
“For my generation and so many others, she simply is the greatest of all time,” he continued.
RuPaul and anti-drag queen bills
RuPaul helps present the Emmy for outstanding limited or anthology series at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
The self-proclaimed “queen of drag” had some thoughts on recent anti-drag show legislation that he shared back in March.
In a video on Instagram, the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” host said that bills aimed at drag performances were a tactic to distract from more important issues.
“Hey, look over there! A classic distraction technique — distracting us away from the real issues that they were voted into office to focus on: jobs, health care, keeping our children safe from harm at their own school,” RuPaul said.
“But we know that bullies are incompetent at solving real issues,” the host continued.
“They look for easy targets so they can give the impression of being effective,” he said.
Dylan Mulvaney and the Bud Light backlash
Dylan Mulvaney in New York City on March 3, 2023 (left). A can of Bud Light beer is seen on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Philadelphia (right) (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images/AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney partnered with Anheuser-Busch in April for an advertisement that included her posing with a personalized Bud Light can, which drew negative reactions from conservatives.
Critics called for protests against Bud Light and Anheuser-Busch, while Anheuser-Busch also faced criticism from those who thought it did not fully support Mulvaney.
Singer Kid Rock shot multiple cases of Bud Light with what appeared to be a semi-automatic rifle in an Instagram video.
“F— Bud Light and f— Anheuser-Busch,” he said in the video.
“I’ve been offline for a few weeks, and a lot has been said about me,” Mulvaney said in a video on Instagram and TikTok a few weeks after the backlash. “It was so loud that I didn’t even feel part of the conversation. So, I decided to take the back seat and let them tucker themselves out.”
“But then I remembered that nearly 13 million people at some point enjoyed me enough to hit the follow button on these apps. And I was like wait, wait, wait, I want to talk to those people,” Mulvaney added.
Eminem objects to Vivek Ramaswamy using his music
Eminem. (Getty)
In August, rapper Eminem asked entrepreneur and 2024 GOP presidential primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to stop using his music on the campaign trail through his music licensor, Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI).
The letter from BMI revealed that Ramaswamy’s campaign and BMI had a previous music licensing agreement for the Detroit rapper’s music and came after Ramaswamy sang along to “Lose Yourself” at the Iowa State Fair earlier in August.
“To the American people’s chagrin, we will have to leave the rapping to the real slim shady,” a Ramaswamy campaign statement said.
Taylor Swift bests Trump, Biden on net favorability
Taylor Swift performs during “The Eras Tour,” Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
This year was the year of Taylor Swift, quite literally, as she was recently named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year.”
In a recent NBC News poll, the pop sensation topped a list of celebrities when it comes to net favorability, besting political figures including President Biden, Vice President Harris, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Trump.
Forty percent of registered voters in the poll said that they have a positive view of the millennial icon.
Kim Kardashian makes a plea to Biden
Kim Kardashian. (EvanAgostini/Invision/AP)
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian, alongside Eric Esrailian, a physician and producer, urged the president to “stop the Armenian genocide” in a September Rolling Stone opinion piece.
“We are Armenian,” the piece read. “We are the descendants of Armenian Genocide survivors, and we do not want to be talking about the recognition or commemoration of yet another genocide in the future.”
Esrailian and Kardashian characterized Azerbaijan’s government as using “starvation as a weapon against the Armenian population” via blockading “the only lifeline between the indigenous Christian Armenians of Artsakh (also known as Nagorno-Karabakh) and the rest of the world.”
“Blocking human rights groups, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the hateful rhetoric accompanying the blockade are signs of genocidal intent,” the piece said.
Paramore and Rep. Maxwell Frost
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.). (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades)
In June, Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) attended a concert for the pop-rock band Paramore and had a few choice words for his state’s governor, Ron DeSantis (R).
While at the concert in Washington, D.C., Frost was caught on video on stage yelling “f— Ron DeSantis” and “f— facism.”
He later retweeted the video, saying that he “said what I said.”
When Frost came on stage, the band’s lead singer, Hayley Williams, lauded the young House member, who is the first member of his generation in Congress.
“Do you see this? Do you see the future right here?” Williams said.
Jimmy Kimmel pranks ex-Rep. Santos
Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) holds a press conference in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, November 30, 2023.
Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel decided to have a bit of fun with embattled former House member Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) after his ouster.
Santos started selling personal videos on the platform Cameo after he was expelled from the House earlier this month. Kimmel told his show audience that he had ordered videos with prank scripts for Santos to read.
“George please congratulate my friend Gary Fortuna for winning the Clearwater Florida beef eating contest. He ate over six pounds of ground beef in under 30 minutes – which was a new record!” Kimmel wrote in one prank script. “He’s not feeling great right now, but the doctor thinks he will be released from the hospital soon. Please wish him a speedy recovery!”
Santos responded to the prompt in the Cameo video.
“I know you’re feeling a little under the weather, but I hear from a great source that the doctors said you’ll be released from the hospital soon and recover well,” Santos said in a video. “Look, have a speedy recovery, and then enjoy the festivities of the end of the year. Bye.”
Maren Morris says she’s leaving country music
Maren Morris arrives at the world premiere of the concert film “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, at AMC The Grove 14 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Singer Maren Morris announced in September she would step out of the country genre as a result of the “the Trump years” and their effect on the style of music.
“After the Trump years, people’s biases were on full display,” Morris said in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. “It just revealed who people really were and that they were proud to be misogynistic and racist and homophobic and transphobic.”
Morris also referenced “Try That in a Small Town” and its popularity with conservatives, saying, “People are streaming these songs out of spite.”
“It’s not out of true joy or love of the music. It’s to own the libs. And that’s so not what music is intended for. Music is supposed to be the voice of the oppressed — the actual oppressed. And now it’s being used as this really toxic weapon in culture wars,” Morris said.
Trump isn’t pleased with Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance
Rihanna attends an event at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles on on Aug. 28, 2021. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
To the excitement of many, superstar and business magnate Rihanna performed at this year’s Super Bowl halftime show.
Former President Trump, who had feuded with the pop star, wasn’t a fan of the “Rude Boy” singer’s performance.
“EPIC FAIL: Rihanna gave, without question, the single worst Halftime Show in Super Bowl history — This after insulting far more than half of our Nation, which is already in serious DECLINE, with her foul and insulting language,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“Also, so much for her ‘Stylist!’” he added.
Trump seemed to reference the “Work” singer’s act of spraypainting a car with the words “F**k Trump” back in 2020. Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas) had pointed the incident out earlier in the week on Truth Social.
“Why is the NFL showcasing this crap? Rihanna SHOULD NOT be the halftime performer!!” Jackson wrote.
Paris Hilton’s advocacy work
Paris Hilton is seen in front of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
Reality television star Paris Hilton made a visit to Capitol Hill in April to push for a bill to regulate “troubled teen” facilities.
Hilton was joined by Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) at the Capitol, where they discussed the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act. The bill has the aim of creating federal data collection and reporting standards for the aforementioned facilities, which Hilton said she was a victim of.
“I witnessed and experienced sexual abuse from adult staff as well as endured verbal and emotional abuse daily. I was yelled at, dehumanized, silenced and stripped of any semblance of privacy,” she said.
“When I attempted to tell my parents about the abuse on the phone, staff would stop and immediately hang up the phone and punish me. On top of this, you had no access to the outside doors, no sunlight, no fresh air. These were considered privileges. What I went through will haunt me for the rest of my life.”
Kevin Spacey and Tucker Carlson
Actor Kevin Spacey leaves Southwark Crown Court for a lunch break, in London, Monday, July 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Actor Kevin Spacey decided to make an appearance as his character Frank Underwood from the show “House of Cards” in a recent interview on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, with ex-Fox News host Tucker Carlson.
The two men discussed their ousters from Netflix and Fox News, as well as the current political environment.
“It is bizarre that they decided to publicly cut ties with me on allegations alone; allegations that have now been proven false because I don’t think there’s any question: Netflix exists because of me,” Spacey said. “I put them on the map. And they tried to put me on the ground.”
Spacey was kicked off the show in 2017 in the wake of facing multiple sexual harassment allegations, even from “House of Cards” crew members.
Judy Blume slams DeSantis
Judy Blume and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (AP Photo/Kathy Willens/John Bazemore)
Author Judy Blume slammed the Florida governor over book bans.
“Teachers are under fire, librarians are threatened,” Blume said at Variety‘s “Power of Women” luncheon in April. “They are criminalizing teachers and librarians. It’s not just that they’re threatening their jobs, they’re threatening them.”
“They could go to jail, all because they stand up for the rights of the students they teach. All because they refuse to give in to fear,” Blume continued. “I’ve known librarians who have saved lives by handing the right book to the right child at the right time. And for that one kid, finding themselves in a book can be a lifesaver.”
The author also referred to DeSantis as “a governor who wants to control everything, starting with what kids can think, what they can know, what they can question, what they can learn, and now even what they can talk about.”
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Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on the uses of artificial intelligence in the federal courts
WASHINGTON (AP) — 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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A surfer in Hawaii died at the hospital after a shark attack Saturday.
According toMaui County authorities, they received a report at around 11 a.m. local time Saturday about “a miscellaneous type incident.” Upon arrival, they discovered that Ocean Safety Officers had rescued and transported Jason Carter, a 39-year-old man, to shore using a jet ski.
Responders conducted life-saving measures until medical personnel arrived, and Carter was then taken to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for further treatment.
According to the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Carter, who is originally from Haiku, faced the shark encounter while surfing at Paia Bay, where shark warning signs are placed on beaches one mile on either side of the bay.
While initial signs of foul play were not evident, the police department reports that the investigation is ongoing and an autopsy has been scheduled.
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Teeth marks, a stolen satchel and the High Country’s Button Man: A camper’s midnight fright
Wild dogs or a wild man? That is the question sweeping Victoria’s high plains after a mysterious attack on a camper that sparked a remote rescue near Jamieson.
First, what we know.
On December 10, an experienced female camper went to bed in her tent around 8pm. She woke two hours later to feel something tugging outside her tent and then again around midnight.
At 1am she realised her tent was slashed or torn near the ground, and her satchel, containing essential maps, her mobile phone and batteries gone.
The 40-year-old bushwalker was deep along the Australian Alpine Track on Mount Magdala on the Howitt Plains.
It’s almost dead centre between Mount Buller and the Wonnangatta Valley, where campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay were allegedly killed in March 2020.
Alone and far from help, if the female bushwalker panicked, she could have been dead. Being bloody-minded and continuing her journey could have resulted in the same fate. Instead, she weighed up the situation and used her Garmin emergency satellite device to send an alert that included her location.
Leading Senior Constable George Crawford from Jamieson drove 3½ hours while the camper walked two hours to an agreed pickup point.
“It was an extremely scary situation for her,” he told this masthead. “Without maps and a phone, she made the right decision not to push on.”
Crawford said it also showed the importance of carrying emergency back-up equipment such as a satellite phone, noting the satchel was later recovered about 40 metres away with teeth mark indentations.
“There are packs of wild dogs in the area, and it is a timely reminder to place items in packs inside tents at night,” Crawford said.
Another group of campers reported seeing a dog snout sticking through their tent fly at night and Parks Victoria have at least four reports of wild dogs stealing from campsites.
But the experienced camper told police she did not believe wild animals had stolen the satchel.
In a social media post, the woman wrote: “I have left the Alps track for now. Around 1am the night before I left I had a flap cut in my tent mesh and a ziplock bag with valuables and electronics taken.
“I woke to the sound of the bag being pulled out of the flap in my tent. I went out and checked the area around but found nothing.”
The image of the tent she posted online seems to show a straight cut in the tent material.
One local wondered why a dog would steal a satchel that didn’t contain food and raised the name of a local legend dubbed the “Button Man” who is always mentioned when there are mysterious goings-on in Victoria’s High Country.
An expert bushman who lives off the land, he is a hunter, scrounger and described by some as “bloody scary”.
For reasons only known to himself, he builds rock pyramids in random spots and places piles of pebbles on roads, so he knows if a car has passed.
There are many stories of experienced campers and hunters surprised when the Button Man has appeared after apparently silently following them.
One tough camper decided to pack up in drizzling rain in the middle of the night when he found the Button Man camped next to him in the remote wilderness.
Another found his hidden stash of firewood gone, concluding only someone silently keeping watch would have known the location.
When Button Man once wandered into a camp occupied by three military types, he asked what they did for a living. When one said, “We hunt people” it’s claimed the Button Man responded, “So do I” . No doubt referring to his habit of creeping up on hunters.
The mystery of the mountains includes the disappearance of several people in the area, ranging from experienced bush walkers to novices.
In each case mobile phones or satellite devices were not activated and the bodies were never found.
In 2019, Niels Becker, 39, an experienced bushwalker, went missing on a five-day hike. He left the Upper Jamieson Hut on October 24 and two days later sent a message to his family from Vallejo Gantner Hut that he was heading to his car at Mount Stirling.
The last confirmed sighting was by the Button Man, who told police he saw the well-equipped hiker. The track took him past the Button Man’s camp.
There is nothing to link the Button Man to any of these mysteries, but one thing is certain. His name will be whispered around high country campsites for many years. And he may even be listening. From the dark, of course.
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Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on the uses of artificial intelligence in the federal courts
WASHINGTON (AP) — 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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Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on the uses of artificial intelligence in the federal courts
WASHINGTON (AP) — 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.”
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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Gregg Popovich ‘couldn't be more proud' of Derrick White
Gregg Popovich ‘couldn't be more proud' of Derrick White originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
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.
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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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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Dec 31, 2023
Putting off assignments leads to rushed work, poor quality, and missed deadlines, contributing to academic failure.
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Failing to plan leads to chaotic schedules, missed assignments, and an overall disorganized approach to academic responsibilities.
Ineffective time allocation hampers productivity, resulting in incomplete tasks, late submissions, and academic underachievement.
Frequent absence from classes denies students essential learning opportunities, hindering comprehension and academic success.
Constant distractions, be it from technology or other activities, divert attention from studies, impacting concentration and academic performance.
Relying on last-minute cramming leads to superficial understanding, memory lapses, and subpar performance in exams and assessments.
Ignoring physical and mental well-being undermines focus, energy, and overall academic resilience, contributing to a decline in performance.
Engaging in plagiarism or cheating jeopardizes academic integrity, leading to disciplinary consequences and tarnishing one's educational record.
Indifference toward learning, classes, and academic pursuits results in a lack of motivation, hindering overall academic achievement.
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INDIANAPOLIS -- Jack Jones lined up on the left side of the Las Vegas Raiders' defensive line and put a hand on the ground. He watched Indianapolis Colts long-snapper Luke Rhodes' movement with the ball to better time his "get-off" on the snap. Then a horizontal Jones dove at and nearly got a hand on Matt Gay's 50-yard field goal attempt and exhaled as the football bounded off the right upright.
No good.
The Raiders, trailing at the time by a touchdown with 3:20 to play in a game they needed to win to stay alive in the playoff chase, would get the ball at their own 40-yard line.
Except ...
Jones was flagged for being offside.
Even as replays seemed to show Jones moving with the ball being snapped.
Gay made the ensuing 45-yard field-goal attempt and the Raiders would eventually fall 23-20, and, falling to 7-9 on the season, find themselves eliminated from the postseason race for the 19th time in the past 21 seasons.
Jones claimed he was not offside, again saying he timed his get-off to go with the snap. When pressed that he must have been lined up offside, he said he was not, that he had checked with the side judge before the snap.
Jones even took to social media to show video of his 'get-off' on the play, saying, "... on to next week... watch the tape."
🤐... on to next week.. watch the tape pic.twitter.com/PTpLVFFT7T
— Jack Jones🏄🏽♂️ (@presidentjacc) December 31, 2023
Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce, whose team entered the game as the least-penalized team in the NFL, was cautious to not criticize the officials for the seeming game-sealing flag.
"I didn't see it," Pierce said. "They called it so, I mean, it went against us. Obviously, something happened for them to make [the call]. It was too close."
Jones, a mid-November waiver wire pickup who had a pick-six in each of the Raiders' two previous games, was also flagged for a curious pass interference penalty earlier on the same drive.
With Indianapolis facing third and 8 at their own 38-yard line, Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew threw a deep ball down the right side to Michael Pittman Jr. Jones shoved Pittman, but the ball landed out of bounds.
Pierce said he asked the ref "a simple question" after that flag.
"They felt like he interfered while the ball was in the air," Pierce said. "Didn't think it was too far out of bounds. I don't want to second-guess the referees like I'm going to be second-guessed."
Four plays later, Jones was flagged for being offside on the critical field-goal attempt.
"I mean, that's been the story for us this year," said Raiders All-Pro receiver Davante Adams, who had 13 catches on 22 targets for 126 yards and a touchdown. "It's been more about us beating ourselves, and not being able to either, convert in situations when we should, or having those penalties. And, obviously, that makes it a lot harder to win the game. So, it's definitely frustrating.
"It's about discipline and consistency and we didn't really display that today. We definitely had been better. We've been the least penalized team and today, situationally, we didn't do that. ... I'm sure all of the teams that are eliminated at this point, not just us, are frustrated. We definitely are a little extra [frustrated], just based off of what we have, and the potential of this team."
The Raiders are 4-4 under Pierce, with sublime wins (New York Giants 30-6, Los Angeles Chargers 63-21 and Kansas City Chiefs 20-14) and curious losses (Minnesota Vikings, 3-0, and Sunday's loss to the Colts). They close out the season by playing host to the Denver Broncos next weekend.
"Even if we won this game, there wasn't no guarantee we were getting in the playoffs anyway," Pierce said. "A lot of things [would] have [had] to go our way ... one thing I'll say, these men in this locker room, these coaches, they love playing, they love being Raiders, proud about being Raiders. I'm proud of coaching these guys. We're going to keep rolling and keep fighting. I promise you this, we'll put the best 11 [players] out there whenever we play next weekend.
"We get paid to play 17 games. I'm being paid to instruct and coach for 17 games ... season ain't over until it's over."
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Wall Street Predictions for 2022 Proven Wrong as Markets Defy Expectations
As the curtain fell on 2022, Wall Street stood on the precipice of an anticipated recession. This ominous forecast led financial strategists to make a series of predictions that painted a gloomy picture for the markets. The consensus amongst analysts from major financial institutions was a negative outlook, with the expectation that U.S. stocks would slump and Treasury bond yields would plunge. They believed that the Federal Reserve’s policies would steer the country into an economic downturn.
A Glimpse Into Wall Street’s Predictions
Among the doomsayers was Mike Wilson from Morgan Stanley, who forecasted a significant drop in the S&P 500 Index. He suggested investors brace for a daunting bear market. Similarly, Meghan Swiber at Bank of America advised clients to prepare for falling Treasury bond yields, a clear indication of the pessimistic sentiment that permeated Wall Street.
An Unexpected Optimism For Chinese Assets
However, not all predictions carried the same gloomy forecast. Strategists at Goldman Sachs, including Kamakshya Trivedi, were optimistic about Chinese assets. They predicted an economic surge as China recovered from Covid-19 lockdowns, suggesting a beacon of hope amidst a sea of bearish sentiment.
Economic Events Defy Predictions
The grim economic events anticipated by Wall Street, however, did not unfold as expected. Contrary to predictions, the S&P 500 closed out 2023 with a gain of more than 24%, and the Dow finished near a record high. The easing of inflation, a resilient economy, and the prospect of lower interest rates buoyed investors, particularly in the last two months of the year. This unexpected turn of events prompted a reevaluation of the market forecasts made by Wall Street professionals. As we step into 2023, it serves as a reminder that the world of finance, like life itself, is fraught with uncertainty.
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DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado woman accused of killing two of her children was arrested in the United Kingdom on Saturday, according to police.
Kimberlee Singler, 35, is suspected of killing her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son and attempting to kill her 11-year-old daughter in Colorado Springs.
On Dec. 19, police said they responded to a 911 call reporting a burglary at an apartment complex at around 12:30 a.m. and found the the bodies of the two deceased children.
Officers also located Singler and her 11-year-old daughter at the scene. They were both injured and taken to hospitals for treatment, according to Colorado Springs Police Department spokesperson Ira Cronin.
Singler’s injuries were minor. The 11-year-old girl was hospitalized for a few days and then released. She is recovering well physically in Colorado Springs. Cronin said he could not release details about how the children or Singler were injured.
Police said the initial report of a burglary was unfounded.
Singler was initially cooperative with police investigating the homicides and alleged burglary. She went missing after the probe, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
“In the initial stages of the investigation, we were treating her as a victim of a burglary,” Cronin told the Associated Press.
On Dec. 26, investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Singler on multiple charges, including multiple counts of first degree murder, child abuse and assault.
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. Court hearings had been scheduled for next month.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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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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PGA Tour seeks extension on commercial deal with Saudis, private investors
(AP) - The PGA Tour believes it has made enough progress with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf to extend their negotiations into next year for a new commercial deal that would include a U.S. investment group and the European tour.
Commissioner Jay Monahan sent a memo to players on Sunday afternoon, just seven hours before the deadline to finalize the deal that was set in the June 6 framework agreement.
The PGA Tour board unanimously agreed three weeks ago to negotiate exclusively with Strategic Sports Group, a consortium of American-based professional sports teams owners led by Fenway Sports Group.
Monahan said the tour has made “meaningful progress” with SSG and provided the group with all the information it requested.
“As we move forward in our discussions, we are focused on the finalization of terms and drafts of necessary documents,” Monahan said.
Far more complicated are the negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the financial supporters of the rival LIV Golf League which lured away Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka in 2022, and most recently Masters champion Jon Rahm earlier this month.
Monahan described conversations with PIF and the European tour as “active and productive.”
The framework agreement was to expire Dec. 31, though it included language that the deadline could be extended if all parties agreed. “We are working to extend our negotiations into next year based on the progress we have made to date,” Monahan said in his memo.
Monahan said the goal for 2024 was to reach agreements with SSG, PIF and the European tour to bring them in as minority co-investors in the for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises.
“These partnerships will allow us to unify, innovate and invest in the game for the benefit of players, fans and sponsors,” Monahan said.
Under the framework agreement, PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan would have a seat on the PGA Tour board. The agreement also included PGA Tour Enterprises doing an “objective, empirical-driven evaluation” of LIV and to determine if team golf can be integrated into the PGA Tour and European tour.
It also was to determine a “fair and objective” process for LIV players who might want to return to the PGA Tour or European tour, which is said to be a sticking point because of the players who turned down Saudi riches to remain on the PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour season begins Thursday at The Sentry on Maui, the first of eight “signature” events with a $20 million purse and limited field. LIV Golf already has announced the bulk of its 2024 schedule and $20 million purses. It starts the first week of February.
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Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on the uses of artificial intelligence in the federal courts
WASHINGTON (AP) — 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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Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on the uses of artificial intelligence in the federal courts
WASHINGTON (AP) — 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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While questing in Silverpine Forest, you may have encountered a Webbed Victim. Should you set this poor soul free or leave them to their fate? This guide contains everything you need to know about the Webbed Victim and their link to the Endless Rage Rune in WoW Classic: SoD.
What Does the Webbed Victim Do in World of Warcraft Classic: Season of Discovery?
The Webbed Victim is used to unlock the Endless Rage Rune as a Horde Warrior in Season of Discovery. If you aren’t a Warrior, you can safely leave the Webbed Victim alone. The NPC that spawns when freed is hostile and won’t drop anything useful for other classes.
How to Get the Endless Rage Rune from the Webbed Victim in SoD
“Killing” the Webbed Victim will spawn a Lost Adventurer, a Level 16 Elite hostile mob. Defeating the Adventurer will drop the Rune of Endless Rage for Warriors. If you’re Level 16 or above, you’ll need the help of some fellow Warriors. If not, both mobs are a piece of cake!
Webbed Victim Location in WoW Classic: SoD
For Horde Warriors wanting to get their hands on the Rune of Endless Rage in SoD without using the Barrens Method, you’ll need to head to Silverpine. The Webbed Victim is located inside the Skittering Dark Cave at the top of Silverpine Forest.
Webbed Victim is toward the end of the cave, which just so happens to be filled with spiders around Level 14. Bring a friend or group up if you’re below ~Level 19. I did my Horde duty by clearing out a path straight through for a lowbie Warrior passing by.
TomTom Webbed Victim/Endless Rage Rune coordinates:
- Skittering Dark Cave – /way Silverpine Forest 35.70 13.75
- Webbed Victim – /way Silverpine Forest 35.04 7.75
Related: Where to Find All Warrior Runes in WoW Season of Discovery (SoD)
What Does Rune of Endless Rage Do?
Endless Rage: You generate 25% more Rage from all damage you deal.
Rune of Endless Rage is a Hands Rune that increases your Rage generation from damage dealt. As well as dropping from the Lost Adventurer, you can obtain this rune by swapping out the Alliance Warbanner in Northwatch Hold and killing Lieutenant Stonebrew. The method detailed in this guide is far easier to pull off, however.
Alliance Warriors can get their hands on Endless Rage through various Rare Elites in Westfall, Haren Swifthoof in Loch Modan, or Lady Sedorax in Darkshore.
If you’ve made it this far in the guide, odds are you have a surplus of Spider Legs. Did you know they make great snacks? Check out our Season of Discovery Cooking Leveling guide to discover the best recipes for improving your skill!
This guide was written while playing World of Warcraft Classic: Season of Discovery on PC.
- This article was updated on December 31st, 2023
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The Nigerian teens clueless on computers but aiming to reboot
The first time 18-year-old Christian Asogwa used a desktop computer was last April when he sat for the Nigerian university entrance exams.
He spent the first several minutes of the two-hour exam, taken at a centre in the south-eastern state of Enugu, struggling to find his way around the screen.
Before he could settle down to answer the multiple choice questions, which required him to click with a mouse - he was stumped.
"They asked us to put our name and registration number and I didn't know how to do it," he said.
"I asked the person sitting beside me and she showed me where to press the capital letters and all that."
Christian had known in advance that the exam would require him to use a computer, but his state-run school in the Enugu town of Ngwo had none.
His father is dead and his mother earns little selling baby items, so there was no-one he knew who could afford to buy him one for practice or to pay for private lessons.
He had resorted to learning from videos on YouTube but describes being nervous when eventually faced with the real thing.
When the results of the exam, known as Jamb (Joint Admission and Matriculation Board), were released days later, his score of 208 out of 400 was too poor to qualify him for admission to study his choice of law.
Christian is now one of about 240 candidates registered for next year's Jamb who are undergoing free preparatory lessons, including how to use a computer, sponsored by a group of people who come from Ngwo but now live in different parts of the world. They call themselves the Ngwo Yellowpages.
"We found out that 70% of our 218 children who took Jamb failed," said Alex Onyia, a member of the group and CEO of Educare, a company in Lagos that provides software to educational institutions and businesses.
"That means 70% of them are not getting into school [university] this year."
Concerned about the possible impact on crime rates and the youths' prospects, Mr Onyia organised about 12 volunteers, including their local senator, from the Ngwo Yellowpages WhatsApp group which is made up of more than 500 people.
"With my background in education, I knew that the best way to help people is from bottom up," the 33-year-old said.
"The long-term plan is to revitalise the entire education system in our community. The short term plan is to get our children to pass Jamb."
They employed teachers for the various Jamb subjects and secured a local youth centre as the venue.
They welcomed any interested candidate living in and around Ngwo. The intensive training sessions began in July, with morning classes for candidates like Christian who will be retaking Jamb, and evening sessions for those who are still in school.
After the first month, the students were taken to a nearby technical institute and given their first assessment during which they were required to sit in front of desktop computers and answer test questions as if they were in an actual Jamb exam, with Educare providing the software.
"We noticed something significant. A lot of people had never touched a computer before," Mr Onyia said.
"You only saw a computer on the whiteboard, you've never touched a computer before and you're writing Jamb? So we saw that there is a knowledge gap and also a technology gap. The failure was massive."
A 2020 survey by Nigeria's National Bureau of Statistics showed that while more than 95% of Nigerian youth aged between 15 and 35 can surf the internet, just about 45% had basic word processing skills.
The Jamb exams were traditionally written on paper until 2012/13 when the Nigerian government switched to computer-based testing - to reduce the chances of malpractice including corruption from invigilators bribed to alter answers, to stop result sheets going missing or getting destroyed in transit and to reduce from months to about 72 hours the time it took to publish results.
Bosun Tijani, Nigeria's new minister for communication, innovation and digital economy, published a blueprint in October that highlights a goal of increasing digital literacy in the country to 70% by 2027, including a focus on schools and teachers.
Many Nigerian schools offer ICT as a subject but do not have any or enough facilities.
Some photos on social media once went viral of a teacher in a government school in Ghana who, faced with the same challenge, improvised with detailed chalk diagrams of a Microsoft Word screen.
"Our teachers tell us that it is simple to use a computer, that once you get to the Jamb exam hall, you can just ask someone to show you how to use it and it is simple," said 17-year-old Naomi Nkechinyere Mba, who also attends the free Jamb preparatory classes.
"They tell us that all we need to do is to focus on our books."
Naomi will be taking the Jamb for the first time next April, but was nervous when she took her first assessment test at the training centre.
"I was palpitating. But the second time, I got used to it," she said.
After each monthly assessment, the teachers identify which students were nervous or unfamiliar with the computer.
"We do a bit of computer appreciation for them to know how to use a mouse, how to use technology," said Chimezie Aneke, the administrator of the programme. "It's something they can learn in a few minutes."
Mr Onyia has promised the students that he, Senator Osi Ngwu and the Ngwo YellowPages will sponsor all of those who score above 300 in the Jamb with full scholarships for the entire duration of whatever course they choose to study in any Nigerian public university.
He describes being pleased at seeing many of them now scoring higher in the monthly assessments.
His social media posts about the project have led to people from around Nigeria getting in touch with him for advice on how to replicate similar initiatives in their own communities.
"I know that we may not be passionate enough to help other villages, but if more people can support their own people collectively, we'll definitely have a much better Nigeria," Mr Onyia said.
The free lessons in Ngwo are scheduled to continue until shortly before the next Jamb, in April. Christian, who is now proficient with a desktop computer, is keen to retake the exam.
"I am very, very confident about next year's Jamb," he said.
Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani is a freelance Nigerian journalist and novelist based in Abuja.
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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.
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.
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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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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A lithium-ion battery fire in a cargo ship’s hold is out after several days of burning
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — After lithium-ion batteries burned in a large cargo ship’s hold for a number of days, the U.S. Coast Guard said late Saturday that the fire was out and directed the ship to anchor near Dutch Harbor, Alaska.
The 19 crew members of the ship, Genius Star XI, were uninjured and technicians from the Salvage and Marine Firefighting team remain onboard to ensure the fire doesn’t return, according to a Coast Guard press release.
“This protected anchorage … will allow the vessel to remain stable, minimizing risk of any re-flash of the fire as we continue our response,” Capt. Chris Culpepper said in the press release, which said an investigation into the fire’s origins will begin once response efforts wrap up.
Genius Star XI was shipping lithium-ion batteries from Vietnam to San Diego. The crew alerted the Coast Guard early Thursday morning to the fire, after pumping carbon dioxide into hold No. 1 — where the blaze began — and sealing it, fearing an explosion.
The Coast Guard diverted the 410-foot (125-meter) cargo ship to Dutch Harbor, one of the nation’s busiest fishing ports located in Unalaska, an Aleutian Islands community about 800 miles (1,287 kilometers) southwest of Anchorage.
Arriving Friday, Genius Star XI was kept 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) from shore to mitigate the risks of toxic gases produced by the fire to the community and environment while responders worked to extinguish the flames, Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Mike Salerno said in an email to The Associated Press.
There have been no oil leaks associated with the fire, according to the ship’s owners, Wisdom Marine Group.
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It's not often that a team can win twice on the same day, but the Bears pulled it off Sunday. As Chicago polished off the Atlanta Falcons, the Carolina Panthers lost yet again, and the Cardinals upset the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Panthers' loss and Cardinals' win mean that Carolina clinches the worst record in the NFL ... but because the Panthers' 2024 No. 1 draft pick belongs to Chicago, thanks to last offseason's deal to put Bryce Young in Carolina, the Bears are once again at the top of the draft.
Here is the top 10 of the NFL Draft:
1. Chicago Bears (via Carolina Panthers) 2. Washington Commanders 3. New England Patriots 4. Arizona Cardinals 5. New York Giants 6. Los Angeles Chargers 7. Tennessee Titans 8. New York Jets 9. Atlanta Falcons 10. Chicago Bears
Further down the draft, Washington's seventh straight loss puts them, at the moment, in a statistical dead heat with the New England Patriots, according to Tankathon. Both teams, along with the Cardinals, are 4-12, but the Commanders and Patriots have equal strength-of-schedule ratings. Next week's games will break that tie, as Washington plays the Cowboys and New England plays the Jets. Arizona's win has, at the moment, dropped the Cardinals from the No. 2 spot to fourth.
Down the line, the Giants and Titans are both at 5-11, with the Giants holding a slight edge because of strength of schedule. The Chargers are also at five wins, pending the outcome of their game against Denver. The Jets (6-11) are currently in the No. 8 spot, while the Falcons, Bears and Raiders are all in a statistical and strength-of-schedule dead heat at 7-9.
Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice projects that the Bears will select North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye with the No. 1 pick, moving on from Justin Fields. "Maye is the complete package at quarterback," Tice writes. "His ability to throw or run for explosive plays, within and outside the confines of the position, all while avoiding an overwhelming amount of negative plays, are the prerequisites for elite modern QB play."
The Bears can officially start to plan — and Bears fans can start to dream — about what to do with that No. 1 pick.
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2008 Week 8 - Jets vs Chiefs Photos
Transcripts of news conferences and selected interviews from the Jets locker room after their 28-24 victory over Kansas City at the Meadowlands on Sunday afternoon:
HEAD COACH ERIC MANGINI
We were pleased with the way we finished, with being able to come down and score with one minute left and take the lead after we lost it on a turnover. Then to come back defensively and have to stop them on the fourth down. Defensively, we did a much better job in the second half, obviously, with third-down conversions and things like that.
There were a lot of players who had to work through injuries this week, and during the course of the game guys had to step up for people who were lost for the majority of the game. You never know when that's going to happen, but when it does, you have to be able to come in and operate effectively.
On establishing the running game…
We looked to different things that we liked. One of those things that we thought we had some real opportunities was in the passing game. It wasn't part of not establishing the run but we thought we had some more opportunities in the passing game.
On turnovers…
Turnovers are the great equalizer. It's one of the things that we stress — it is the first point that we stress. Kansas City has been a turnover-driven team. They've had quite a few of them up until this point. You look at the statistics, with third down and rushing, but when you look over the turnover differential, that's usually the biggest, most important statistic in the game. We have to do a better job protecting the ball. Until we do that, we're going to continue to put ourselves in a difficult position.
On if a motivation for acquiring QB Brett Favre was how he performs in fourth quarters…
We signed up to have him throughout the whole four quarters. The last one that went back for a touchdown accounted for a pretty big swing — it was probably a 10-point swing at that point. We should have had at least three, we missed a field goal earlier in the game, but you should have at least three, and then have it turn around for seven points the other way, it's a tough position to be in.
It's one of the things I'm proudest of this team is the strength and being able to drive down the field and score when we did score and finish the game. That's going to be key. Those two-minute drives happen every week and your ability to function offensively and defensively matters. It doesn't matter the other 58 minutes, it matters what happens there a lot of times.
On interceptions…
We want to decrease them as much as we can. We're going to continue to look at that really closely and figure out a way we can drop that number, eliminate that number, ideally. We want to make sure the decisions we are making are as sound as possible and putting him [Favre] in the best position to be as successful as possible as a coaching staff and so that everybody knows exactly what they are doing at all times. That's going to continue to be our focus because turnovers will kill you.
I should have said this earlier but I give [head coach] Herm [Edwards] and the Kansas City Chiefs a lot of credit. They had a lot of adversity this week, they fought through a lot of things and they played really good football throughout the course of the game.
It's never going to be one guy when it comes to interceptions but obviously the quarterback will share a bulk of that. There are a lot of things that we can do as a coaching staff in giving him better options. That's something I'm going to investigate. The receivers need to do a better job of running crisp routes and he needs to do a better job of making good decisions and then the O-line, so we all share in that.
There is no one statistic that is going to be on one person. We share in the things we need to improve and we share in the things that we are successful at. It's a group effort.
On the impact of not having TE Chris Baker…
It made it difficult. It is a hip injury and something that didn't look like it was going to be an issue. It flared up right before the game. You are there, you have the guy active, you have the guy dressed and you are anticipating being able to run a lot of those packages.
Then, the person you have to sub in for him is an offensive lineman. There's not a lot of disguise when you're putting an offensive lineman in those packages in terms of what the intent is. I thought that Robert Turner did a great job filling in as much as he did for as long as he did. You're not really fooling anyone when that guy goes in.
On Leon Washington's performance…
Leon Washington is a great example of a competitor. He's intense and it's not any different here. Last year, when we were going through a difficult phase, he doesn't know anything but one level of intensity. He has the drive. I admire him as a player. He is a young guy who has emerged as a leader. It's game in and game out that when he gets his opportunity, he maximizes it.
He had a difficult play last week where he put the ball on the ground, but he's moved past it. He got more opportunities this week and his plays not only help us but they make it easy for us to draw off for energy.
On concern after LG Alan Faneca landed on Favre's throwing arm…
He finished the game. He threw a bunch of good passes after that happened. That's going to be something that we are going to look at and see where he's at. I couldn't tell you right now where that is now, but I will tell you that he finished the game effectively. It may be something that is not a long-term issue, not even a short-term issue.
On playing against a team with a losing record…
I think that the biggest mistake that anyone can make is to underestimate the team you're playing against. Once you get into that, it's a very slippery slope. I think that Herm did a great job, I think that the Chiefs did a great job. They played tough throughout the game. It happens every week where it may look like its going to go one direction and it goes the other direction. If you do anything different in your preparation or your approach, you're going to open up a door you don't want opened.
On WR Laveranues Coles…
As we talked about throughout the course of the week, we have been as thorough as we could possibly be with those injuries. Even after he was cleared, we brought in another specialist to re-confirm it so we added another layer into this — an independent specialist that any decision we are making in terms of player safety is a good decision for the player and for the organization.
We've gone through a process of best practices and added this additional independent layer to be as safe as we possibly can be. I think the touchdown catch with one minute left was a great indication of how he came through.
On S Eric Smith…
That was more precautionary. If we went in with both Eric and LC and there were any remote signs there might possibly be a problem, then we were going to pull them and not take a chance of injuring them again. That was our thought process. We were going to make sure we're making a decision on the side of safety as opposed to making a decision where someone could suffer even more or have more of an injury.
QB BRETT FAVRE
On the status of his shoulder and how it felt...
It didn't feel great, but the win felt good. It goes without saying that we had our mistakes and had to overcome some adversity. But that's football. I was asked in the locker room if I had ever been a part of a win like that and I have. I've been a part of a lot of those games and I have been on both sides. It sure feels better to be on the winning side.
On the last scoring drive...
Well, it was just about making plays. Laveranues [Coles] made an outstanding catch. Leon Washington had his share, not only on that drive but throughout the game. We practice the two-minute drill all the time. Every coach I've ever played for says week in or week out, it always comes down to certain situations in the game. That can be red zone, two-minute, four-minute, third downs — you never know. That was true today. We had to score and we had to stop them. We were fortunate to do both.
On if he is concerned regarding his red zone interceptions...
It's always a concern. The one that was returned for a touchdown, I got stuck on the same type of play earlier in the game. I think it was the first or second drive. It was the same play with LC out there. I spoke with [Brian] Schottenheimer from the booth, and he said to not worry about the inside. He said to take a shot with LC and make them cover him. That's what I did and they still had pretty good coverage.
It was an anticipation throw. It was one-on-one, the guy made the play and of course I wish I had it back. I think everyone can see we have a lot of potential. If we clean that up, I clean up my mistakes, we get healthy, I think we can be pretty good. It's tough to win games like that week in and week out. That's two weeks in a row and I'm just fortunate we're on the winning side.
On if the Chiefs secondary picked up on any of his in-game tendencies...
You would have to ask them. I don't know. I give them credit. They played hard. They are a young, inexperienced team for the most part and they were relentless all day. I don't think they did anything dramatically different from what we had seen.
On his emotional swings following interceptions...
It's about the biggest swing that you can get. There is still a lot of time left in the football game, which is good and bad. It depends on how you finish the game, but each and everyone of us is only as good as the guy next to us. Once again, I've been in that situation a lot of times, on the positive and negative side.
The ones on the sidelines saying positive things like we still have a shot, it's true. It's disappointing to be in that position, but it's what you do with it the next time you go out. I knew one thing, I'd go down swinging, however that may be. I just wanted to give those guys a chance. Dump it to Leon, dump it to [Chansi] Stuckey, dump it to Dustin [Keller], let Laveranues make a play, and that's what they did.
On if he meant to underthrow Coles on the touchdown pass…
Yeah, actually I wanted to put it a little more behind him than I did. It was a fade route, the guy played it high over the top with his back to me, so I was going to try the back shoulder and I did, but not as much as I would've liked. It's funny, a couple of weeks ago it was the first fade, I threw it from shotgun. It was the first fade-stop I really had thrown. Once again, it was one heck of a catch.
On the play-calling on the Jets' second offensive possession…
I think if you really break it down, the second drive of the game, Dustin Keller's running wide open down by the middle and I underthrew him a little bit. We got a good play-action fake, we had the backers bite and I just underthrew him a little bit. There's no doubt if I hit him in stride he walks in untouched. You could look at it any way you want.
Once again, there were plays to be made. I thought Schotty called a heck of a game. Once again, I give Kansas City credit, there were plays to be made on our part. The bottom line is we won the game. There are a lot of things that we can correct as individuals. The last thing we need to do is point fingers. I don't think anyone on this team is going to do that. As individuals, there were a lot of plays to be made, starting with me. We just have to make them.
On the interceptions…
I'm always concerned about it. They seem to follow me everywhere I go [laughs]. I thought I'd left those behind. I'm probably overly concerned about everything. Some of the advice I got late in the game, just from different guys — Bubba [Franks] and I have been together a long time and he said, "Just keep slinging it, kid, just keep slinging."
How true that is. You worry more about the negatives sometimes, and as a coach you preach those things — we can't turn the ball over, we can't have costly penalties. It's so true, but, at some point, you have to turn it loose. I realize making mistakes on my end puts this team in jeopardy, it puts any team in jeopardy. That's the last thing I want to do. I think the more you worry about those it seems like the more likely they are to happen.
To answer your question, it's a concern. It's always a concern. Believe me, I'm doing my best to try to eliminate it. But I'm also trying to do my best to help this team win.
On hearing the crowd boo…
I've heard them in Green Bay before. I don't blame them. It was a little premature, as we see now. It's easy to smile and feel good about yourselves and your team when you win a game like that. Once again, we have some things to clean up.
On how he feels physically…
I keep getting up. Kellen [Clemens] said, "I was ready to go in, I was getting loose." He said, "You're one tough joker." I said, "I don't know if it's tough or stupid." Maybe a combination of both. I feel okay. For 39, I don't feel too bad.
On if his arm was bothering him after taking a hit…
I thought, for the most part, I threw the ball well. Every time you get hit, I don't find anything good that comes out of it, whether it be arms, ribs, back, knees, feet, what else [laughs]? For the most part, I still feel like I can throw it with the best of them. I don't feel like I throw as well as I did 10 years ago, but I would still put it up there with the top guys in the league. I assume that I can take hits like that all year long. I may be kidding myself, but I'm just expecting to keep throwing.
RB THOMAS JONES
On the game…
The coaches make the play calls and I just make the most of the opportunities I get. We were able to run the ball when we needed to run it.
On Leon Washington…
Leon is a great player. He makes plays on offense and he makes plays on special teams. His returns give us great field position and he definitely is one of those players you have to watch out for on defense because he can definitely hurt you.
On the importance of today's win…
It is very important. Coming off the game against Oakland, we definitely didn't want to lose two in a row. The first half of the game we were a bit lackadaisical. I don't know what that was but we were able to pick it up some in the second half and make the plays we needed to make.
On the crowd…
We don't really pay attention to that. We come into the locker room at halftime to get our minds right, recoup and figure out what we need to do to be successful in the second half.
On "playing down to the competition"…
I'm not really concerned. They're in the NFL. They get paid to make plays also. We didn't expect them to come in and lay down. They have great players on their team, even though unfortunately they don't have a great record. They have great players and we have the utmost respect for any team in this league, because if you don't show up to play it doesn't matter what your record is, you can get beat.
RB/KR LEON WASHINGTON
On bouncing back from last week…
Obviously, first of all, on special teams you want to make plays for your team, whether it's offensive special teams or defensive special teams. Last week against Oakland we had our heads handed to us. We wanted to come back in this game, like we did in our last home game against Cincinnati and establish good field position. When you can do that, you give your team a good chance to win the game, in setting up good field position for your offense.
On the Jets' final drive down the field…
I was talking to Coach Westhoff and we knew we were going to have a chance to return the ball again. We kept it close early in the game. There was an opportunity to get the ball, similar to the Pittsburgh game last year in overtime. There was an opportunity to get the ball and get in good field position. So I trust the guys in front of me, to get the ball in their hands to make a play and hopefully we can finish it. And we were able to finish that drive.
On not being able to shake the Kansas City punter off of his back…
Talk about a monkey on your back! You don't want a kicker to tackle you, so I was trying hard to get away from him. At that point we were across the 50, so I knew we had a good chance for our offense to score the touchdown. You have to make the kicker miss, but if you don't, at least we got a lot of yards out of it.
On feeling responsible for energizing the team when things are down…
That's kind of been my role since I got here: small-guy stature, big-heart, spark player. I get the opportunity to return kickoffs, to return punts. Usually when I get the ball, it's after a change in possession. We have the momentum in our hands. Getting an opportunity to make plays like that really can change the momentum for our team again in our favor. That's been my role since I have been here with the Jets, and I kind of like it.
On the importance of today's win…
Whenever you have a chance to play a football game in the National Football League you want to win every game, especially in our division with the other teams playing so well right now. It was good to come out here and earn a hard-fought win. We still have a lot of things we need to correct, on misreads and executions. But a win is a win in the NFL and when you can win a game at home it's important.
On in effect being "traded" for Herm Edwards…
I have never thought about it like that, not until you just mentioned it to me. I guess it was a good trade this week.
On his long touchdown run…
It worked very well in practice. That's a thing Coach Mangini talks a lot about, history and practice. We ran that same play in practice and it broke through like that. Brandon Moore did a good job of jumping the backside tackle. Nick [Mangold] came out and blocked it.
That's one of the things when I get an open field and get a chance to make a guy miss or outrun a guy, you don't want to come back and watch it a few more ways and say, "Man, I should have scored a touchdown." I thought about the play before I got out there and knew I had a chance to score a touchdown, so it's big when you can make plays like that, especially when Kansas City is playing so well.
On the third-and-8 play…
I wasn't even thinking about the first down, I was thinking about the goal line. I thought it was second-and-goal or third-and-goal. I was thinking about scoring a touchdown. Brett did a good job with the defense the whole time. You can run the ball and catch the ball and do multiple things and you can really trouble a defense. If you can have an opportunity to get a first down, then Thomas can punch it in. Plays like that can really make a difference, so it was good to help the team like that.
WR LAVERANUES COLES
On his game-winning touchdown reception…
We came into the huddle, and I don't remember what it's called, it's not in the playbook. It was an option and Brett just said "next fly," which means run as you go. Coach Schottenheimer said, "Give Laveranues a chance." During the game, I know I seem a little mild-mannered, but I got hot-headed because I wanted an opportunity. Coach got to the point where he said, "If you want to, just give him a chance." It ended up coming back and working out for us pretty well. Brett trusted me, gave me a chance with the ball and I was able to make a play.
On making the adjustment to come back to the ball on his TD reception…
It was one of those things where you hope for an opportunity, you get the opportunity to make a play, and that's what we call it, making a play. It's something that I'm expected to do by my teammates. When I came to the sideline, guys were like, "We've been waiting to see that all game." It's one of those things that when it happens, I don't want to say it's natural, but it feels natural. It feels like it's something that I am supposed to do. I don't think it's really a tough play. It's just me playing football, making plays.
On Favre running a game-winning two-minute offense…
I guess he wouldn't be Brett Favre. I believe that's why they brought him in here. No matter what the circumstances are, he always gives you a good chance to win. I know he's a little old, but he can still play [laughs]. That's the great thing about him. It's good that he's here and he's giving us an opportunity to make plays. He's building trust with us and we're doing our best to do everything we can to be on the same page with him.
On being explosive in the fourth quarter…
You have to give credit to them. They made a lot of plays also. Defensively, they schemed well. You can tell that they got prepared to play. That's what the NFL is about. They're going to make plays, we're going to make plays, and whoever ends up making the most plays in the end, nine times out of 10, will win the ballgame.
On any concern about playing after suffering a concussion…
The organization is doing everything they possibly can, from what I understand. That's all I can do as a player. I don't ever want to get labeled, one way or the other. As a player I like to go through and do everything they ask me to do as a player throughout the week. I'm not a doctor. I can't even tell what part of the brain is which, but I know you have a brain up there. They deal with it all.
I just take all the tests and they come back to me and say, "You're fine and you can play," or they will say, "You can't play." That's the way we approach things. I don't think the doctors will lead me to believe that I can play if I can't play. That's where it is and hopefully it will stay that way and we can let the doctors do their job and I'll continue to come out and play when they say I can.
On if he has some say over whether he can play or not…
I don't know. I have to look at the Collective Bargaining Agreement and see if I do. That's one of those things that if they tell you you can play and you say you can't play, I don't know how that works.
On how he feels…
I made it through the game. I'm fine. Nobody had to come get me and drag me to the sidelines. I feel all right.
On if the touchdown reception was a predetermined play…
It actually came from upstairs. I kind of fussed at some people about wanting an opportunity. Coach Schottenheimer came to me after the game and said he told Brett in the headset, "No matter what happens, just throw it up to LC." He gave me a chance and I was able to make a play.
T DAMIEN WOODY
On today's game plan…
I just do what the coaches call for. I'm not an offensive coordinator or anything like that. Whatever it takes to win, I am going to do. I know the stats. We look at it just like you guys do. Like I said, I'm just glad to come out with the win. We knew what we were going to go out and do. I'm not going to let everyone know what our specific game plan was. We knew what we were going to do, but we didn't come out as sharp as we wanted to. We made enough plays in the end to win the ballgame and that's all that matters.
On today's execution…
The only disappointment I have is the somewhat sloppy play. We're never happy when we have turnovers in the ballgame, but at the end of the day we won. Like I said before, I'll take an ugly win any day because we put so much work in. If we had lost this game, the mood would have been totally different in the locker room because we put in so much work during the week. Was it the best-looking victory? No, but it was a victory and we'll take it
On the offensive progress…
I think chemistry-wise we are getting to know each other better. The coaches are starting to figure out things we are capable of, and now we just need to be consistent. Once we do that, then I think our true identity will come together the way we want it. Right now, we are still lacking that true identity. It's a work in progress, but we'll take it as long as we keep winning.
We'll just continue to build and get better. You have to understand that when Brett came, that changed everything. We're still working through some things, but I like where we are headed with the guys we have on offense. We'll just keep making progress.
DT KRIS JENKINS
On the win against Kansas City…
I'm glad we pulled it out. A win is a win, but we need to find a way to correct the holes in the defense. I can't speak for the offense because I'm not on that side of the ball. For the defense, we have to stop shooting ourselves in the foot. That's not helping us. Our focus needs to be to improve this week, regardless of the win. I want to keep winning, I want the team to keep winning, but we have to tighten it up. The fans know that, the coaches know that and the players know that.
On the biggest halftime adjustment the defense needed to make…
Stop shooting ourselves in the foot. Kansas City is a great team. They're professionals and they're going to make great plays. I'm sure you saw a lot of them. The quarterback [Tyler Thigpen] did some things. I found out how quick he was on the last drive when he cut the ball inside. [Tony] Gonzalez made some great catches and [Dwayne Bowe], they played well.
You have to expect a team that's a professional team to be able to make their plays. Dropped interceptions, my offsides penalty, things like that are things that don't help. I'm not pointing the finger because I did some things that weren't right as well. I'm man enough to admit that. We need to tighten it up across the board.
On bowing to the sidelines when he was called for the penalty…
When we make mistakes, [sometimes] we take it to heart a little too much. That was a critical drive and we just needed to look past that. That was a mistake on my part, but we needed to keep on pushing forward. We still had to find a way to preserve the win. We did that.
On sharing with his teammates that the team needs to get better…
That's a responsibility of mine. I had the benefit of learning from some great veterans when I was a young fellow, when I first came into the league. That is something that not just myself but the other veterans have a responsibility to coach the guys up. As you get older, sometimes I feel bad for the coaches because sometimes the players are going to look at them and say, 'I don't agree with that,' just because they know they're the coaches.
When it comes from the players, sometimes the players will be like "You need to get it together," or "You need to tighten this up" or "You need to approach the week different to make it better." That's the responsibility of the veteran leadership of the team. It's not to always try to be cool or we hang out after practice so we have team camaraderie. Sometimes it's giving the tough love. Sometimes it's telling people when to step it up. Sometimes it's just going out and showing by example. It's doing whatever you can do to create team unity so you can give yourself the best chance on Sunday.
On if Kansas City was a difficult team to prepare for…
We always have to prepare for teams the same way. Regardless of whoever is on the field. They definitely had a chance to win the game regardless of the guys who weren't playing. You can't look at a team and say, "We have to coach them different because certain people aren't playing." You still have to go out there and play. You still have to do your best because when you look past a team, that's when you lose. We can't afford that. I wish we were that good [laughs]. We're not that good. We still have some work to do.
On RB/KR Leon Washington…
Leon can play. There is no question about to it. I know a lot of people look at Leon and look at his size. That's a big man, just the rest of his body is invisible [laughter]. You just can't see it. Leon can play. He's fast, his quick, but he plays with a lot of heart.
That's what I like most about Leon. Leon is not a talker. He doesn't say a lot, not a lot of screaming, but Leon is going to put 150 percent on that field whenever he gets a chance. His play gave us more opportunities than a little bit, to win. I appreciate it. I appreciate having some teammates like that who are going to go out and put it all on the line.
On playing for first place in the division next week…
All is not lost. I'm not saying that we're a bad team or we're in a bad place. We definitely have the potential to do some great things this season. I'm just not the type of person that likes to get satisfied. As our team goes, that should be the type of mentality that we collectively start to develop as a team. That's when you start to mesh as a team when you start to do that.
DE SHAUN ELLIS
On the game…
Yes, it was the good, the bad and the ugly. We didn't play our best ball, but overall we got the "W". We hung in there and kept battling. We knew they were going to come in fired up. We knew Herm [Edwards] was going to have those guys excited, motivated and ready to play and they played like it. They came out and gave us a hard-fought game and we stayed in there. We kept playing and playing and we came out with it in the end.
On Leon Washington's performance…
Leon is a game changer. He helped us out a lot. If it wasn't for him this game probably would have gone a whole different direction. Leon is our secret weapon.
On the importance of the win…
It's very important. We have another tough opponent next week against Buffalo. I think they lost against Miami so they are going to be fired up and ready to play so we have to come back, regroup, get our mistakes down and have a good focused week and go out to Buffalo.
LB DAVID BOWENS
On the responsibility of the defense…
Yes, it's on us. We have to make better tackles. We have to get off the field defensively. Our coaches did a good job in the second half making those adjustments. I think we played pretty solid in the second half.
On if there is anything that stuck out…
They have been practicing all week, too. Obviously, we have shown something that would have given them [tips] that allowed them to do what they were doing. In the second half we made the adjustments to what they were doing and we played pretty well.
On Tyler Thigpen…
He did exactly what we thought. The guy is a solid quarterback. Anytime he sees pressure he protects himself by running. He has the ability to do that and I think he did a good job. On the flipside of it, we knew the kind of ability he had. I thought we played him pretty well for most of the game.
On how difficult it is to plan for Thigpen…
What you have to do is generalize the guy. He is a scrambler, and so with that said, we needed to be disciplined in our pass rush in our attempt to be sound. And we did that.
LB CALVIN PACE
On what they need to improve on…
We just can't get rattled. That is the thing that is most disappointing is that with the veterans we have sometimes you have to take a step back, take a deep breath and come on back and play our technique. I just think we could have done better. With the running game they got one big run. Other than that, we pretty much held them down.
But the passing game we knew that [Tony] Gonzalez and [Dwayne] Bowe were going to be the two targets. We didn't do a good enough job, in my opinion, of taking those guys out of the game.
On any point in the game where they felt they should have played better…
I'd say the two-minute before the half. That is something we practice every day and we should have been off the field a couple of times, but we didn't get off the field. I don't know who made the catch in the end zone [Mark Bradley], but we have to be better.
We can't give them the touchdown before the half and then they get the ball back and start the second half. We have too many guys that have played too much football to let a team like that go out there and drive the ball down the field on us. I should have been better on that route that Gonzalez caught. It's things like that, we should have been sharper.
S KERRY RHODES
On the game…
It was very bad, very ugly, but the outcome was good. That's all that matters in this league. It doesn't matter how you get the win. Like last week, we could have had that win, but we didn't. Whenever you can get a win it's a good thing.
On his neck…
I caught a little shot to the neck. It's a little tight, but I'm good.
On Kansas City QB Tyler Thigpen…
His poise was pretty good. This game he was poised. He has a couple games under his belt, he's more comfortable and it showed today.
On Leon Washington…
He was great today. Without him, we don't win this game. He did a great job of making big plays every time he touched the ball. He only had a couple of carries, but he made the most out of them. He gets punts and kickoffs and he almost always takes them to the house. He's an all-purpose guy and he had a great day.
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The Patriots (4-12) host the New York Jets (6-10) in the season finale next weekend, and after that, some major questions hovering over the organization should soon be answered.
Speculation has swirled on whether Belichick will return in 2024, in part because owner Robert Kraft, who attended Sunday's game at Highmark Stadium, said in March how important it was to him to qualify for the playoffs.
Instead, the Patriots have endured their worst season under Belichick, with Sunday's result a reflection of season-long offensive issues. The team had four first-half turnovers and now has a minus-10 turnover differential on the season, as the Patriots are primed to finish the year with a negative turnover differential for the first time since 2005.
The team's 17 straight seasons with a positive turnover differential is the longest streak in the NFL since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.
"Just a terrible first 20 minutes," Belichick said. "Turnovers are obviously a big story in the game. Can't make those kind of mistakes against Buffalo."
The four turnovers were the most the Patriots have had in a first half in Belichick's tenure.
"There's an old saying around here 'you can't win until you keep from losing' and that first half -- you can't do that," captain and starting center David Andrews said. "We put our defense in an impossible position."
The Patriots' 27 giveaways this season have primarily been a result of wildly inconsistent play from their young quarterbacks -- first with Mac Jones (third NFL season), then his replacement Bailey Zappe (second NFL season) once he became Jones' replacement in early December. The team entered Sunday ranked last in the NFL in points scored per game with an average of 14.1.
On Sunday, the Patriots took a 7-0 lead on Jalen Reagor's 98-yard kickoff return on the game's first play before things went off track quickly.
Zappe was picked off on the Patriots' first offensive play when he felt he might have been a tick late to deliver a short pass to tight end Mike Gesicki, which allowed cornerback Rasul Douglas to deflect it into the hands of defensive lineman Ed Oliver. The Bills turned that into a field goal to cut the deficit to 7-3.
After a three-and-out, Zappe was intercepted on the first play of the team's third drive when he was looking for receiver DeVante Parker on a slant and Douglas undercut it for the pick. The Bills turned that into a touchdown to go up 10-7, and they never trailed again.
"The corner was inside and he drove on the slant and I have to do what I'm coached to do and throw the swing pass [instead]. If I do that, who knows what happens?" said Zappe, who finished 16-of-26 for 209 yards with no touchdowns and three interceptions, while adding five rushes for 37 yards and a touchdown. "Those are things I have to fix. Over the course of my career, trust me, I'll get better at that."
Tight end Pharaoh Brown lost a fumble late in the first quarter that the Bills turned into a field goal, and early in the second quarter, Zappe was looking toward Reagor when he fired a pass that Douglas intercepted and returned 40 yards for a touchdown to put the Patriots in a 20-7 hole. Zappe described it as a "miscommunication" between him and Reagor.
Patriots players lamented the miscues, which has been a common theme in their last-place season.
"It's more about us, and I think that's been most of the case this year," Andrews said. "That's NFL football -- more games are lost than won."
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Wall Street’s Misguided Predictions: The Unforeseen Economic Boom of 2023
As the curtain of 2022 fell, Wall Street strategists braced for an impending economic storm induced by the Federal Reserve’s policies. They collectively envisioned a recession on the horizon, with a substantial slump in the stock market and a surge in bonds. Leading analysts from major financial institutions like Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs geared their investment strategies toward this gloomy forecast. However, as 2023 unfolded, the predicted economic turbulence failed to materialize, leaving a trail of misguided Wall Street advice.
Off-Target Predictions: Economists versus Reality
Esteemed economists, including Mohamed El-Erian and Nouriel Roubini, forecasted a troubled economic and financial performance in 2023. Their predictions, however, missed the mark as the stock market thrived despite looming inflation concerns and Fed rate hikes. This scenario underscored the limitations of macro predictions and the unpredictability of economic systems, external factors, and human behavioral dynamics.
The Unforeseen Stock Market Surge
Contrary to Wall Street’s pessimistic outlook at the outset of 2023, stocks soared. The S&P 500 escalated by 25%, the Nasdaq Composite surged 44%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 4,500 points, marking a new all-time high. A resilient US growth, burgeoning interest in artificial intelligence, and the ‘Magnificent Seven’ Big Tech group propelled over 70% of the S&P 500’s gains. This unexpected boom caught many banks and their clients off-guard, missing out on stellar gains and prompting a wave of introspection on Wall Street.
Wall Street’s Misjudged Consensus
The consensus on Wall Street was a bearish stance on US stocks and bullish outlook on Treasury bonds and Chinese stocks. Yet, the S&P 500 index rose by 20%, and the Nasdaq 100 index soared by more than 50% – the most significant surge since the dot-com bubble. The anticipated recession did not occur, inflation declined, and growth accelerated, resulting in a bull market. This stark contrast between expectation and reality indicates a significant misjudgment in Wall Street’s consensus forecast for 2023.
Non-Materialized Recession and the Disconnect
While the macroeconomic success painted a rosy picture, a disconnection persisted between economic wins and individual financial struggles. This dichotomy presents a key challenge for the Biden Administration to address in the ensuing months. President Biden’s handling of the economy has received lukewarm reviews from the public, with only 33% of Americans approving of it, and a mere 29% thinking economic conditions are good.
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PGA Tour seeks extension on commercial deal with Saudis, private investors
(AP) - The PGA Tour believes it has made enough progress with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf to extend their negotiations into next year for a new commercial deal that would include a U.S. investment group and the European tour.
Commissioner Jay Monahan sent a memo to players on Sunday afternoon, just seven hours before the deadline to finalize the deal that was set in the June 6 framework agreement.
The PGA Tour board unanimously agreed three weeks ago to negotiate exclusively with Strategic Sports Group, a consortium of American-based professional sports teams owners led by Fenway Sports Group.
Monahan said the tour has made “meaningful progress” with SSG and provided the group with all the information it requested.
“As we move forward in our discussions, we are focused on the finalization of terms and drafts of necessary documents,” Monahan said.
Far more complicated are the negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the financial supporters of the rival LIV Golf League which lured away Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka in 2022, and most recently Masters champion Jon Rahm earlier this month.
Monahan described conversations with PIF and the European tour as “active and productive.”
The framework agreement was to expire Dec. 31, though it included language that the deadline could be extended if all parties agreed. “We are working to extend our negotiations into next year based on the progress we have made to date,” Monahan said in his memo.
Monahan said the goal for 2024 was to reach agreements with SSG, PIF and the European tour to bring them in as minority co-investors in the for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises.
“These partnerships will allow us to unify, innovate and invest in the game for the benefit of players, fans and sponsors,” Monahan said.
Under the framework agreement, PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan would have a seat on the PGA Tour board. The agreement also included PGA Tour Enterprises doing an “objective, empirical-driven evaluation” of LIV and to determine if team golf can be integrated into the PGA Tour and European tour.
It also was to determine a “fair and objective” process for LIV players who might want to return to the PGA Tour or European tour, which is said to be a sticking point because of the players who turned down Saudi riches to remain on the PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour season begins Thursday at The Sentry on Maui, the first of eight “signature” events with a $20 million purse and limited field. LIV Golf already has announced the bulk of its 2024 schedule and $20 million purses. It starts the first week of February.
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PGA Tour seeks extension on commercial deal with Saudis, private investors
(AP) - The PGA Tour believes it has made enough progress with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf to extend their negotiations into next year for a new commercial deal that would include a U.S. investment group and the European tour.
Commissioner Jay Monahan sent a memo to players on Sunday afternoon, just seven hours before the deadline to finalize the deal that was set in the June 6 framework agreement.
The PGA Tour board unanimously agreed three weeks ago to negotiate exclusively with Strategic Sports Group, a consortium of American-based professional sports teams owners led by Fenway Sports Group.
Monahan said the tour has made “meaningful progress” with SSG and provided the group with all the information it requested.
“As we move forward in our discussions, we are focused on the finalization of terms and drafts of necessary documents,” Monahan said.
Far more complicated are the negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the financial supporters of the rival LIV Golf League which lured away Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka in 2022, and most recently Masters champion Jon Rahm earlier this month.
Monahan described conversations with PIF and the European tour as “active and productive.”
The framework agreement was to expire Dec. 31, though it included language that the deadline could be extended if all parties agreed. “We are working to extend our negotiations into next year based on the progress we have made to date,” Monahan said in his memo.
Monahan said the goal for 2024 was to reach agreements with SSG, PIF and the European tour to bring them in as minority co-investors in the for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises.
“These partnerships will allow us to unify, innovate and invest in the game for the benefit of players, fans and sponsors,” Monahan said.
Under the framework agreement, PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan would have a seat on the PGA Tour board. The agreement also included PGA Tour Enterprises doing an “objective, empirical-driven evaluation” of LIV and to determine if team golf can be integrated into the PGA Tour and European tour.
It also was to determine a “fair and objective” process for LIV players who might want to return to the PGA Tour or European tour, which is said to be a sticking point because of the players who turned down Saudi riches to remain on the PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour season begins Thursday at The Sentry on Maui, the first of eight “signature” events with a $20 million purse and limited field. LIV Golf already has announced the bulk of its 2024 schedule and $20 million purses. It starts the first week of February.
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Two dead, three injured in Calhoun County crash
CALHOUN COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Florida Highway Patrol troopers report multiple people were injured and others killed in a single-car crash in Calhoun County on Sunday.
Troopers said a sedan with one driver and four passengers was headed east on State Road 20, just west of Charlie Wood Road. They said there was a curve in the road and the driver did not fully turn the car, leading it to drift onto the shoulder.
Troopers said the driver then overcorrected the car, and it sharply swerved back onto the road. The driver reportedly overcorrected the car again, which led to the vehicle rotating as it entered the south ditch.
While in the ditch, troopers said the car then began to flip over, throwing all but 1 person out of the car.
Troopers said the driver and one of the passengers both were critically injured, one passenger was seriously injured, and the other two passengers were killed.
The injured people were taken to area hospitals. At the time Florida Highway Patrol had released this information Sunday evening, they said they had not yet been able to confirm any of the car occupants’ identities, but said “an older female adult and a young male child lost their lives today.”
Troopers added a thank you to the agencies that assisted at the scene, and a special thank you to the witnesses who “sprang into action in attempts to render aid and attempt to save lives.”
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Las Vegas police officer arrested on charges of stalking, home invasion
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 4:21 PM PST|Updated: 2 hours ago
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer Jake Freeman was arrested on December 31 on three felony charges.
According to an LVMPD report, Freeman was booked into the Henderson Detention Center and is facing charges of aggravated stalking, attempted home invasion and destruction of property. He has been with the department since 2017.
Metro reported that Freeman was assigned to the West Community Policing Division of the Summerlin Area Command. He will be placed on suspension of police powers with pay pending further investigation, according to the department.
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PGA Tour seeks extension on commercial deal with Saudis, private investors
(AP) - The PGA Tour believes it has made enough progress with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf to extend their negotiations into next year for a new commercial deal that would include a U.S. investment group and the European tour.
Commissioner Jay Monahan sent a memo to players on Sunday afternoon, just seven hours before the deadline to finalize the deal that was set in the June 6 framework agreement.
The PGA Tour board unanimously agreed three weeks ago to negotiate exclusively with Strategic Sports Group, a consortium of American-based professional sports teams owners led by Fenway Sports Group.
Monahan said the tour has made “meaningful progress” with SSG and provided the group with all the information it requested.
“As we move forward in our discussions, we are focused on the finalization of terms and drafts of necessary documents,” Monahan said.
Far more complicated are the negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the financial supporters of the rival LIV Golf League which lured away Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka in 2022, and most recently Masters champion Jon Rahm earlier this month.
Monahan described conversations with PIF and the European tour as “active and productive.”
The framework agreement was to expire Dec. 31, though it included language that the deadline could be extended if all parties agreed. “We are working to extend our negotiations into next year based on the progress we have made to date,” Monahan said in his memo.
Monahan said the goal for 2024 was to reach agreements with SSG, PIF and the European tour to bring them in as minority co-investors in the for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises.
“These partnerships will allow us to unify, innovate and invest in the game for the benefit of players, fans and sponsors,” Monahan said.
Under the framework agreement, PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan would have a seat on the PGA Tour board. The agreement also included PGA Tour Enterprises doing an “objective, empirical-driven evaluation” of LIV and to determine if team golf can be integrated into the PGA Tour and European tour.
It also was to determine a “fair and objective” process for LIV players who might want to return to the PGA Tour or European tour, which is said to be a sticking point because of the players who turned down Saudi riches to remain on the PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour season begins Thursday at The Sentry on Maui, the first of eight “signature” events with a $20 million purse and limited field. LIV Golf already has announced the bulk of its 2024 schedule and $20 million purses. It starts the first week of February.
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Are you looking for a Chainsaw Man manga release date schedule for 2024 so you know when to expect new chapters? CSM is a captivating Japanese manga series created by Tatsuki Fujimoto that’s continued to garner hype thanks to mature storytelling and insane concepts, so don’t miss out!
What is Chainsaw Man’s Manga Release Schedule?
Chainsaw Man releases on Tuesdays available on Manga Plus and the VIZ Media Chainsaw Man portal, however, it doesn’t always release a new chapter weekly. Fans have come to expect a new chapter of CSMevery one to two weeks.
Full Chainsaw Man Manga Chapter Release Date Schedule (2024)
Here’s our latest up-to-date schedule for Chainsaw Man based on the recent chapter release pattern it had going into 2024. As an ongoing manga that returned with Part 2 in July 2022, it’s had readers ecstatic, even with the surprising shift in character focus.
Aside from holiday breaks, it has a semi-regular schedule, which we’ll revise with any updates including author and publication hiatuses.
Full Chainsaw Man Manga Chapter Release Date Schedule (2023)
Below you can find the chapter schedule for Chainsaw Man through 2023, a phenomenal year for the series following the stellar reception to the 2022 anime.
This series gets 1-week a hiatus lately every 2-4 weeks, much like Jujutsu Kaisen. While every chapter is an anticipated new update for CSM fans, it can be difficult to follow its release date schedule, so we’ll keep this piece updated with any additional author or publication breaks! Keep an eye out, as the series introduces us to the Chainsaw Man Church as Asa’s fame grows — while Denji’s fades.
- This article was updated on December 31st, 2023
About The Author
Matthew Kevin Mitchell has been a contributing writer for Attack of the Fanboy and PC Invasion since 2022. Matthew primarily covers Manga like One Piece, horror movies like Scream, and survival horror games like Dead by Daylight. His favorite moment came during his first press event covering Scream 6 for AotF. He hails from Denver, Colorado, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Regis University. When he isn’t scaring himself silly or writing, he loves to play ice hockey, spoil his dog, and drink an unhealthy amount of coffee.
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A surfer in Hawaii died at the hospital after a shark attack Saturday.
According toMaui County authorities, they received a report at around 11 a.m. local time Saturday about “a miscellaneous type incident.” Upon arrival, they discovered that Ocean Safety Officers had rescued and transported Jason Carter, a 39-year-old man, to shore using a jet ski.
Responders conducted life-saving measures until medical personnel arrived, and Carter was then taken to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for further treatment.
According to the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Carter, who is originally from Haiku, faced the shark encounter while surfing at Paia Bay, where shark warning signs are placed on beaches one mile on either side of the bay.
While initial signs of foul play were not evident, the police department reports that the investigation is ongoing and an autopsy has been scheduled.
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Putin says Russia ‘will never back down’ in year-end speech
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would “never back down” in his annual year-end speech, which was set to be broadcast in each time zone shortly before midnight ahead of the new year.
Putin stressed national unity in the pre-recorded address, which lasted just under four minutes, according to The Associated Press, citing Russian state media. The address was significantly shorter than the previous year’s.
“We have repeatedly proven that we can solve the most difficult problems and will never back down because there is no force that can separate us,” Putin said in his remarks, according to the AFP news agency.
Putin did not mention Ukraine by name in his remarks, though the nearly two-year-long war in the country was a central theme of his comments.
“What united us and unites us is the fate of the Fatherland, a deep understanding of the highest significance of the historical stage through which Russia is passing,” Putin said, praising Russian citizens’ “solidarity, mercy and fortitude.”
He praised the soldiers fighting on the frontline for Russia, saying, “We are proud of you, you are heroes, you feel the support of the entire people.”
The AFP news agency reported that Putin did not mention the deadly shelling in Belgorod on Saturday, which killed 24 people and injured 108 people. Among the deceased were three children.
Many festivities were subdued this year in Moscow, the AP reported, with the customary fireworks and concert on Red Square canceled this year, as they were last year. Some other cities canceled their fireworks after the Belgorod attack, the news wire reported.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In a somber gathering, hundreds came together today to celebrate the life of Eiffel Gilyana, who lost his life last week after disappearing while canoeing off the coast of Vilano Beach.
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Gilyana, aged 46, was not just a prominent figure in the local community but an inspiration to many. As the Fitness and Wellness Director at Jacksonville’s Jewish Community Alliance and a board member of Hydro Task Force One, which aids active-duty military through emotional healing in the water, Gilyana dedicated his life to helping others.
“As we celebrate Eiffel’s life, let us remember the impact on each one of us, let us carry on his legacy of love, dedication, and inspiration,” said an emotional speaker during the memorial.
Eiffel Gilyana’s contributions extended over 15 years at the Jewish Community Alliance, where he played a vital role in promoting healthy living. A native of Iraq, Gilyana devoted his early career to the military, serving as an interpreter for U.S. troops during the Iraq War before relocating his family to Jacksonville.
READ: ‘A great man:’ Close friends remember 46-year-old canoer after body found north of Vilano Beach
“Everything he did was for his family. He was an incredible role model,” shared a family member.
Gilyana’s son, Joseph, one of three children, described his father as someone who always sought to bring joy into every room he entered.
Colleagues and friends echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the irreplaceable sense of joy he brought to those around him.
“It’s still just over a week later, and I still... I know it, but I don’t even believe it, just in a state of shock,” expressed Adam Chaskin, CEO of the Jewish Community Alliance.
Gilyana’s tragic end occurred last weekend during a routine canoeing trip near the Saint Augustine Inlet. Despite extensive efforts by family, friends, and the Coast Guard, his body was discovered by fishermen in Ponte Vedra Beach on Tuesday.
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“If there’s anything Eiffel’s taught us, it’s to live in the moment. Hug those who love you and tell them you love them,” a speaker stated choking up during the memorial.
The impact of Gilyana’s life was evident as the community came together to remember a leader, father, and friend.
A GoFundMe campaign has been initiated to support the Gilyana family, with nearly $110,000 raised so far. The Jewish Community Alliance also provides a link on its website HERE for those who wish to send meals to the grieving family during this challenging time.
For those interested in contributing or learning more, visit the official Updates on Eiffel Gilyana page on the Jewish Community Alliance website at jcajax.org.
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Colorado mother suspected of killing her 2 children and wounding a third arrested in United Kingdom
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.
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.
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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PHILADELPHIA -- All week, Arizona Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon tried to downplay his return to Philadelphia, a place he's been vilified since the Eagles blew a 10-point lead in the Super Bowl last season when Gannon was their defensive coordinator.
On Sunday, Gannon had the last laugh.
The Cardinals, who closed as 12.5-point underdogs, upset the Eagles 35-31 at Lincoln Financial Field behind as impressive of an offensive performance by Arizona as it's had in this four-win season.
After not being able to find the end zone in the first half, the Cardinals scored on all four of their second-half possessions, outscoring the Eagles 29-10 in the final two quarters.
"I'm happy for the players," Gannon said. "Honestly, obviously the year has been a tough year. We didn't do enough to earn the right to play in January [in the playoffs]. So, I was really proud of them down 21-6 versus a good team.
"You could lay down there and get beat by 30. Guys did not do that. So really just happy for the guys how they responded all week and a good win down the road versus a good football team."
A surprising decision to call an onside kick after Arizona tied it at 28 with 5:30 left in the fourth quarter turned out to work in the Cardinals' favor.
Gannon, who expected the Eagles to be aggressive and go for a touchdown, didn't want Philadelphia to have a chance to run out the clock, which is exactly what the Eagles tried to do with the short field. However, after starting at Arizona's 39, they gained just 14 yards and, to a chorus of boos, kicked a field goal to take a 31-28 lead with 2:37 left.
Then Murray continued to do what he had been doing all second half: March the Cardinals to the end zone.
At the 2-minute warning, Gannon told his star quarterback to "go win it." Murray said he didn't need the extra motivation, but he listened. Gannon was so confident that he got on his headset and presciently told the other coaches listening that the Cardinals would end up winning.
Arizona marched 70 yards as running back James Conner capped the game-winning drive with a 2-yard touchdown run.
"We executed and we did our thing and it's good," Murray said. "It's good to feel that. Obviously with everything that's happened, a lot of disappointment this year, a lot of tough losses. But trying to finish the season off the right way."
For the first time all season, Gannon gave the Cardinals a "Victory Monday" -- a day off -- to ring in the New Year.
The drive capped an impressive second half for the Cardinals. After receiving the second-half kick, they went on an offensive tear, scoring touchdowns on all four of their possessions. Murray was nearly perfect in the second half, completing 13-of-14 passes with two touchdowns. He finished with 232 yards, three TDs and an interception on 25-of-31 passing for a passer rating of 116.7.
"Phenomenal," rookie wide receiver Michael Wilson said of Murray. "Kyler that we all love."
Added tight end Trey McBride: "He's a monster. He's awesome. There's not many guys that can not practice all week and go out and play a game and do what he did. So, I got a lot of respect for him. He's a heck of a player."
Since he's returned from ACL surgery, Murray has led the Cardinals to a 3-4 record. Sunday's game was his most complete performance of his short season, but he downplayed the idea that he's finally back to his old self.
"No, I wouldn't say, 'Oh, it's just ...'" Murray said, trailing off. "It's just being a form. Whatever that peak level for whoever the individual is. Like, today was -- I think we would've played with anybody."
Conner rushed for 128 yards and a touchdown, and he had a one-handed touchdown catch as well. He set career highs in first-half carries and yards on Sunday.
"Kyler was lights out today. James Conner was lights out," Gannon said. "The [offensive] line, that's a really good front. We ran it up and down the field."
Arizona's second half was a vast difference from its first. Before they went on to pull off their fifth-biggest road upset of the Super Bowl era, according to ESPN Stats and Information, the Cardinals stalled in the red zone twice in the first two quarters, settling for Matt Prater field goals of 28 and 34 yards. They trailed 21-6 at halftime after Murray threw an interception on a miscommunication with Wilson that Eagles safety Sydney Brown returned 99 yards. Then the second half started.
"I just think it was just getting in a groove," Murray said. "... Just being in the moment focusing on that play, understanding the concepts and what we're trying to accomplish and execute. Not worrying about anything before or after. Letting it go."
Stoic and stone-faced at the podium after the game, Gannon again tried to downplay his return, but players said all week that the coach had talked about this game to the team behind closed doors. And the Cardinals could tell it meant something to the 40-year-old Gannon.
"I know he wanted to win it really badly," Murray said. "... I would want to win it, so I know the guys felt that energy from him, that we wanted to come out here and do it for him."
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts felt like Gannon's history with the Eagles helped him Sunday afternoon.
"Absolutely," Hurts said. "He sat there in those meetings with us. He's been in those meetings. He's heard kind of what we're thinking in certain situations and we practiced against them every day for the last two years."
The first person to greet Gannon on the field before the game was Eagles general manager Howie Roseman. The two embraced and then had a conversation. Then Gannon embraced Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and they chatted, before Gannon did the same thing with Eagles coach Nick Sirianni.
After the game, a handful of Eagles players lined up to greet the former assistant.
"This place was awesome for me," Gannon said. "Working for Nick and the Philadelphia Eagles, you guys know I loved it here. That's the reason I'm sitting at the podium right now ... that organization and Mr. Lurie and Howie and Nick. It was great to see them ... and I'm always pulling for him, but not today."
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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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Walmart Ascends as America’s Largest Grocer Amid Inflation
In a crowning achievement for Walmart, the multinational retail corporation has ascended to the top of America’s grocery market, cornering over a quarter of all grocery dollars spent in the U.S. A report by KeyBanc Capital Markets reveals that this commanding position is more than double the market share of the corporation’s nearest competitor.
Attracting a Diverse Customer Base
The report further highlights that Walmart’s strategy of pricing low has been a potent magnet, drawing a diverse pool of consumers. Interestingly, high-income shoppers, who accounted for approximately half of Walmart’s market share gains in the food category for the fiscal quarter ending in January, are part of this mix. As grocery bills swell amidst soaring inflation, Walmart’s price positioning is aiding American consumers in stretching their dollars further.
Proactive Approach to Inflation
However, even with the popularity of the retail giant, Walmart’s shoppers are not completely insulated from the biting effects of inflation. In response, the company has embarked on proactive measures to alleviate the impact on its customers. These steps include reducing prices on certain items, such as traditional Thanksgiving meal components since November 1, to help balance out price increases.
Future Prospects Amidst Inflation
This strategic move prompts questions about Walmart’s ability to retain its newly won customers as inflation begins to cool and prices stabilize. Industry analysts are currently examining the potential for Walmart’s grocery business to continue attracting an increasing number of American shoppers in the future. Despite the uncertainty, Walmart’s standing as a major player in the U.S. retail market, with a market cap of $424.43 Billion as of December 2023, positions it as a formidable force in the industry.
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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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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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CUSA Games Today: How to Watch CUSA Games, TV Schedule, Live Streaming Options - Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 1:10 PM CST|Updated: 36 minutes ago
Looking for info on how to watch all of the college football postseason action now that bowl season and the College Football Playoff are here? Below, we highlight how you can watch all four games involving teams from the CUSA.
Watch college football all season long on Fubo and ESPN+!
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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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CUSA Games Today: How to Watch CUSA Games, TV Schedule, Live Streaming Options - Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 1:10 PM CST|Updated: 40 minutes ago
Looking for info on how to watch all of the college football postseason action now that bowl season and the College Football Playoff are here? Below, we highlight how you can watch all four games involving teams from the CUSA.
Watch college football all season long on Fubo and ESPN+!
CUSA Games on TV This Week
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New Year’s Eve sweeps across the globe, but wars cast a shadow on 2024
Revelers counted down to midnight on New Year’s Eve across the globe Sunday as fireworks and festive lights offered a hopeful start to 2024 for some, even as the world’s ongoing conflicts subdued celebrations and raised security concerns.
In Australia, more than 1 million people watched a pyrotechnic display centered around Sydney’s famous Opera House and harbor bridge — a number of spectators equivalent to one in five of the city’s residents.
“It’s total madness,” said German tourist Janna Thomas, who waited in line since 7:30 a.m. to secure a prime waterfront location.
Some 90,000 police and security officers were deployed around France including along Champs-Elysees Avenue, where large crowds took in a multidimensional light show projected onto the Arc de Triomphe showcasing the history of Paris and sports on the menu for next year’s Summer Olympics in the city.
In New York, people lined up early to nab a spot in Times Square for the midnight ball drop. Officials and party organizers said they were prepared to keep tens of thousands of revelers safe in the heart of Manhattan, as the city has seen near-daily protests sparked by the Israel-Hamas war.
FIREWORKS LIGHT UP THE NIGHT
Stunning fireworks displays bloomed at iconic locations like the Acropolis in Athens, Greece; reflected in the sleek glass walls of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates; and accompanied a collective cheer filling the air in Nairobi, Kenya.
China celebrated relatively quietly, with most major cities banning fireworks over safety and pollution concerns. Still, people gathered and performers danced in colorful costumes in Beijing, while a crowd released wish balloons in Chongqing. During his New Year address, President Xi Jinping said the country would focus on building momentum for economic recovery in 2024 and pledged China would “surely be reunified” with Taiwan.
In Taipei, Taiwan’s capital, the mood was upbeat as revelers gathered for a fireworks show at the bamboo-shaped Taipei 101 skyscraper and at concerts and other events citywide.
In India, thousands of revelers from the financial hub of Mumbai watched the sun set over the Arabian Sea. Fireworks in New Delhi raised concerns that the capital — already infamous for its poor air quality — would be blanketed by a toxic haze on the first morning of the new year.
Across Japan, people gathered at temples such as the Tsukiji Temple in Tokyo, where visitors were given free hot milk and corn soup as they stood in line to strike a massive bell.
POPE HIGHLIGHTS THE HUMAN COST OF WAR
At the Vatican, Pope Francis recalled 2023 as a year marked by wartime suffering. During his traditional Sunday blessing from a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, he offered prayers for “the tormented Ukrainian people and the Palestinian and Israeli populations, the Sudanese people and many others.”
“At the end of the year, we will have the courage to ask ourselves how many human lives have been shattered by armed conflict, how many dead and how much destruction, how much suffering, how much poverty,” the pontiff said.
GAZA AND UKRAINE WARS GRIND ON
In Russia, the country’s military actions in Ukraine overshadowed end-of-year celebrations, with the usual fireworks and concert on Moscow’s Red Square canceled, as they were last year. Even without the festivities, people gathered in the square,and some cheered and pointed their phones at a clock counting down the year’s final seconds.
After shelling in the Russian border city of Belgorod Saturday killed 24 people, some local authorities across the country also canceled their firework displays, including in Vladivostok. Millions were expected to tune in to President Vladimir Putin’s New Year’s prerecorded address, in which he said no force could divide Russians and stop the country’s development.
Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least 35 people Sunday, hospital officials said, as fighting raged across the tiny enclave a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war will continue for “many more months,” resisting international calls for a cease-fire.
Skyscrapers in Tel Aviv were lit up in yellow to call for the release of hostages held by Palestinian militants in Gaza for more than 80 days.
“While you are counting down until the new year, our time and our lives stopped,” said Moran Betzer Tayar, the aunt of Yagev Buchshtab, a 34-year-old hostage.
In the Gaza Strip, displaced Palestinians huddled around fires in a makeshift refugee camp.
“From the intensity of the pain we live, we do not feel that there is a new year,” said Kamal al-Zeinaty, who has lost multiple family members in the conflict. “All the days are the same.”
In Iraq, a Christmas tree was decorated with Palestinian flags and symbolic bodies in funeral shrouds, placed beside a liberty monument in central Baghdad. Many Christians in Iraq have cancelled this year’s festivities in solidarity with Gaza, and have chosen to limit their celebrations to prayers and rituals.
“We hope that the new year, 2024, will be a year of goodness, prosperity and joy,” said Ahmed Ali, a Baghdad resident.
In Muslim-majority Pakistan, the government banned all New Year’s Eve celebrations in solidarity with the Palestinians.
GLOBAL TENSIONS SPUR SECURITY VIGILANCE
New York Mayor Eric Adams said there were “no specific threats” to his city’s annual bash. Nevertheless, police said they would expand the security perimeter around the party, creating a “buffer zone” that would allow them to head off potential demonstrations. On New Year’s Eve 2022, a machete-wielding man attacked three police officers a few blocks from Times Square.
Security was also heightened across European cities on Sunday.
German authorities said they etained three more people in connection with a reported threat of a New Year’s Eve attack by Islamic extremists on the world-famous Cologne Cathedral.
In Berlin, some 4,500 police officers were expected to keep order and avoid riots like those seen a year ago. Authorities also banned the traditional use of firecrackers for several streets across the city. They also banned a pro-Palestinian protest in the Neukoelln neighborhood of the German capital, which has seen several pro-Palestinian riots.
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The Carolina Panthers have had a terrible, terrible season from hell, and it only hit a new low on Sunday.
Scoring zero points in a 26-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars — who were starting backup quarterback C.J. Beathard — as Bryce Young’s brutal rookie season comes to a near-close wasn’t even the worst part of the day.
Averaging 2.3 yards per play and not crossing 100 total yards until the fourth quarter wasn’t the lowest point of the day for the Panthers.
No, in a moment of what can (at best) be described as a brief loss of control, Panthers team owner David Tepper appeared to throw a drink at an unruly Jaguars fan who was in front of him toward the end of the game. Tepper's Panthers have been unequivocally the worst team in the league this year, but there is simply no excuse for this behavior in the middle of tough times — particularly from his perch as the owner of a NFL team.
"We are aware of the video and have no further comment at this time," the NFL said in a statement, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. The Panthers themselves, meanwhile, still haven't commented.
This is just flat-out a rotten way to behave. Fights have been ignited over throwing drinks on people. It’s one of the most disrespectful, non-physical things a human can do to another human. Alcohol with backwash all over a t-shirt or an expensive jersey ain’t cool, man. Especially amid the power dynamics of Tepper not just being a team owner, but one of the singularly richest people in the entire world.
Tepper might as well be an anonymous person on the internet in that scenario. He’s completely untouchable as a person of his financial and social stature. He would never suffer a real punishment for behaving in this fashion because there is nothing that the person who got the drink poured on him can do. It’s an abuse of power as much as it is just a lame thing to do.
To take it a step further, if this is how Tepper is acting in public, it's easy to see why the Panthers have had so many head coaches in the brief time that Tepper has owned the team. It was an illogical, rushed, emotional response that puts him and his decision making under further scrutiny and gives partial context as to why the Panthers have been so dysfunctional over the past few years. A rotating door of head coaches and their interim replacements, musical chairs at quarterback, trading up for Young when the roster clearly wasn't ready to support a rookie quarterback — and now, this unruly moment that has been caught on camera.
Panthers fans are already (kind of) joking about whether or not this moment can be used to strip Tepper of his ownership. That isn’t going to happen. It takes a lot more than that for someone to lose their team, but it does paint the picture of where this team is.
The Panthers are just 31-67 since Tepper took over in 2018 and he’s about to hire his third full-time head coach in that timespan with a roster that doesn’t appear anywhere close to competing, even in the dismal NFC South.
At some point Tepper is going to have to stumble into success by mistake, even with his rash and hasty decision-making.
The part here that resonates beyond football is that everyone knows Tepper won’t or can’t face real discipline through this due to the power he holds. When you’re this wealthy in America, this is sadly one of the perks afforded to you.
The only hope here is that Tepper can see this as a moment of weakness and hopefully make changes for himself that will make the Panthers a respected franchise again. It simply doesn’t have to be like this.
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All the goals from Town's 2023-24 season.
Donacien sent over a long throw from the right, Burgess flicked it on and it reached Davis just outside the area on the left. The full-back struck a shot which Broadhead appeared to divert past the wrong-footed Patterson and beat the keeper to his right.
IPSWICH TAKE THE LEAD! 😲And it's former Sunderland man Nathan Broadhead... pic.twitter.com/cJfQ2hhHHL — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) August 6, 2023
IPSWICH TAKE THE LEAD! 😲And it's former Sunderland man Nathan Broadhead... pic.twitter.com/cJfQ2hhHHL
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) August 6, 2023
After receiving the ball from Luongo in space, Broadhead played a superb ball in between two defenders for Hirst and the striker lashed his shot into the roof of the net.
CLINICAL IPSWICH! ⚡George Hirst doubles his sides lead at the Stadium of Light! pic.twitter.com/GlOp26sAsG — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) August 6, 2023
CLINICAL IPSWICH! ⚡George Hirst doubles his sides lead at the Stadium of Light! pic.twitter.com/GlOp26sAsG
Final Score - Sunderland 1-2 Ipswich Town
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Repeat division titles were once an unusual occurrence for the Kansas City Chiefs, who had never won back to back division championships in their first 56 seasons. But not anymore.
The Chiefs clinched their eighth straight AFC West championship by beating the Cincinnati Bengals 25-17 at Arrowhead Stadium. Their division title streak, which began in 2016, is the second longest in NFL history behind only the New England Patriots, who won the AFC East 11 consecutive seasons from 2009 through 2019.
The 10-6 Chiefs took a different path to the top of the AFC West this season. They are no longer the consistently high-scoring team they have been for much of the six seasons that Patrick Mahomes' has been the starting quarterback.
But they are much improved defensively. The Chiefs entered Week 16 with the third-best scoring defense in the NFL.
The Chiefs surged to a 6-1 start this season; at that point, another division championship looked certain. But the Chiefs then lost four of six games and the Denver Broncos trimmed Kansas City's lead in the AFC West to one game.
The Chiefs were finally able to secure the division title against the Bengals, one week after failing to do so in a Christmas Day loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.
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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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Xperi Inc. Shares Cross 200-Day Moving Average Amid Varied Analyst Ratings
In a notable shift, Xperi Inc. (NASDAQ:XPER) witnessed its share value outpace its 200-day moving average during Thursday’s trading session. The semiconductor company’s shares reached a peak of $11.20, eventually closing at $11.15. This climb signifies a rise above the company’s 200-day moving average, which stands at $10.98, with a total trading volume of 509,349 shares.
Analyst Ratings and Financial Overview
The stock has been the subject of varied analyst ratings, culminating in a consensus of a ‘Moderate Buy’ with an average target price of $15.67. Notably, Rosenblatt Securities maintains a ‘buy’ rating with a $15.00 price target. Meanwhile, TheStreet upgraded Xperi’s rating from ‘d+’ to ‘c-‘, and StockNews.com shifted its rating from ‘sell’ to ‘hold’. This broad spectrum of ratings demonstrates the diverse perspectives on the company’s financial trajectory.
In its quarterly earnings released on November 13th, Xperi reported a loss of $0.08 per share, falling below the estimated loss of $0.06 per share. The company’s revenue was reported at $130.39 million, slightly missing the anticipated $130.91 million. With a negative net margin of 78.68% and a negative return on equity of 7.77%, the results underscore the financial challenges that Xperi is currently facing.
Investor Activity and Company Outlook
Institutional investors and hedge funds have been actively adjusting their positions in Xperi. Among the prominent investors are Raymond James & Associates, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Citigroup Inc., MetLife Investment Management LLC, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS. Their activity provides an interesting glimpse into the larger market sentiment surrounding Xperi.
Looking ahead, analysts predict that Xperi will post earnings per share of -$1.71 for the current year. The company provides a range of software and services to the US market. These include Pay-TV solutions, IPTV solutions, video metadata and services, personalized content discovery, natural language voice, insights, and TiVo DVR subscriptions. With its next quarterly earnings announcement scheduled for February 20th, 2024, the market will be closely watching Xperi’s performance.
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CUSA Games Today: How to Watch CUSA Games, TV Schedule, Live Streaming Options - Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 1:10 PM CST|Updated: 36 minutes ago
Looking for info on how to watch all of the college football postseason action now that bowl season and the College Football Playoff are here? Below, we highlight how you can watch all four games involving teams from the CUSA.
Watch college football all season long on Fubo and ESPN+!
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Bowl season and the College Football Playoff are here, with eight games involving teams from the Pac-12 on the docket. For info on how to watch all of the hard-hitting action, keep scrolling.
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CUSA Games Today: How to Watch CUSA Games, TV Schedule, Live Streaming Options - Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 12:10 PM MST|Updated: 47 minutes ago
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Bowl season and the College Football Playoff are here, with eight games involving teams from the Pac-12 on the docket. For info on how to watch all of the hard-hitting action, keep scrolling.
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