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Baba Vanga predictions list 2024: what are they, what were her previous predictions that came true in 2023?
Psychic Baba Vanga made predictions about the future, with many of those things coming true - here's what she thought would happen in 2024
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The end of 2023 is upon us, and that means that the new year of 2024 is almost here. When one year draws to a close and other begins this provides a great time for reflection for many as they look back on what has been and also look ahead for what is to come. As part of this trend, each and every year psychics look ahead to the next year to give us all a hint of what could be upon us in the next 12 months.
One of the most famous psychics who offered predictions for the years ahead was blind Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga. She may have died in 1996 at the age of 84, but this didn't stop her from thinking ahead of what would happen in the world. So that she could share her gift, she left behind notes detailing what she believed would happen for many years to come - and people worldwide are always very interested by what she has to say as many things she has foreseen have become reality. She has reportedly left predictions up until 5079, so many generations ahead of ours will be able to see if what she foresaw actually becomes true.
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Some of Vanga’s prophecies, including a third World War from 2010 to 2014, did not come true but several did so people are mindful of what she has to say. She even reportedly predicted her own death. So, what predictions has Baba Vanga made for 2024, what had she said about 2023 and what previous predictions come true? Here’s what you need to know.
For even more insight in to the year ahead, check out the four 2024 predictions from French astrologer Nostradamus and Old Moore’s Almanac 2024 predictions list.
What predictions has Baba Vanga made for 2024?
Here are the predictions Baba Vanga made for 2024:
- An attempt on Putin's life: Vanga has predicted there will be an assassination attempt on Russian President Vladimir Putin by a fellow Russian next year.
- Terrorist and biological attacks: She warned of increased terrorist attacks in Europe, as well as predicting a ‘big country’ will conduct biological weapons tests or attacks in 2024.
- A huge economic crisis: We're set for another economic crisis next year that will apparently impact the global economy, with rising debt levels and escalating geopolitical tensions being major factors.
- Extreme weather: She has foretold that there will be even more terrifying weather events and natural disasters next year.
- More cyber attacks: There will be a rise in cyber attacks in 2024, according to the late clairvoyant. There may also be a national security threat as advanced hackers will target crucial infrastructure like power grids and water treatment plants.
- Medical breakthroughs: In more positive news, Vanga reportedly said there will be new treatments available for incurable diseases, including Alzheimer's and cancer in 2024.
- Technological breakthrough: She also predicted that there will be a major breakthrough in quantum computing.
- Solar storm: A solar storm, also known as a solar flare, is an intense burst of radiation coming from the release of magnetic energy associated with sunspots, according to Nasa. Flares are our solar system’s largest explosive events, they are seen as bright areas on the sun and can last from minutes to hours. These storms disrupt electric power grids and contribute to the corrosion of oil and gas pipelines. They also interfere with high-frequency radio communications and GPS navigation, so if this does happen we can expect widespread loss of power - which will mean no internet and no electricity. A massive solar storm was predicted on Friday December 1, but this did not happen.
- A big change in the Earth’s orbit: The Earth orbits the sun on a tilted axis every year, and it can change slightly each year due to the force of other planets. A big shift in the Earth’s path, however, would cause lots of environmental problems including soaring temperatures, changing tides and spikes in radiation levels. The world experienced some extremely high temperatures in the summer, and summer 2023 was recorded as the hottest on record. Experts have also predicted that 2023 is virtually certain to be warmest year on record overall.
- Bioweapons tests: There may have been experiments on weapons this year, according to the psychic’s predictions. The details on what exactly this could mean were, of course, very vague, but it did not happen.
What other predictions did Baba Vanga give that came true over the years?
Baba Vanga is said to have predicted several big events over the years. Her followers believe she foresaw 9/11, Brexit, the election of Barack Obama and the 2004 tsunami. In 1989, the mystic said “American brethren will fall after being attacked by the steel birds… and innocent blood will be gushing”. Many believe she was talking about the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre in New York in 2001.
Vanga also claimed she knew that Europe would “cease to exist” by 2017, which many believe refers to the Brexit vote in 2016 which led to the UK leaving the European Union. She was also correct when she said the 44th US president would be black, as this was Barack Obama - however she also said he would be the country’s last president which of course wasn’t true.
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More recently, she said that towns and cities around the world would be hit by a water shortage last year, and of course people worldwide were hit by droughts in the summer, including in France, Italy and Portugal. In the UK, temperatures hit a record high of 40C and hosepipe bans were also put in place across the country as reservoirs and rivers dried up due to days and weeks of prolonged heat and no rain.
The psychic also predicted that Australia and Asia would experience severe floods during 2022. In July that year, eight months of rain fell in Sydney, one of Australia’s largest cities, in just four days which led to flooding for the third time in 2022.
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Last year, Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media revived the Scream franchise with a new entry (the fifth) that was a box office hit, earning almost $139 million at the global box office. Fourteen months later, Scream VI came along – and became an even bigger hit, pulling in almost $169 million at the global box office, a number that was up there with the series’ heyday, when the first Scream and Scream 2 made just over $170 million. (Scream 3 also made over $160 million – only Scream 4 failed to crack $100 million.) So, of course, the companies are moving full steam ahead with Scream 7. While the movie seemed, initially, to be on the fast-track to success, having a fan favorite director at the helm and a returning cast of hot stars, the recent firing of lead actress Melissa Barrera has cast a shadow over the film.
Here’s everything we know about this increasingly controversial addition to the franchise:
WHO IS THE DIRECTOR?
There is no director! Indeed, Christopher Landon, who made Happy Death Day and Freaky was supposed to make the movie, he ended up quitting, saying “it was a dream job that turned into a nightmare.” Why? We’ll get into those reasons later.
While the first four Scream films were directed by the late, great Wes Craven, Scream (2022) and Scream VI were both directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, who form the Radio Silence team with producer Chad Villella. At the Scream VI premiere, Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett were asked about the possibility of Scream 7 happening. They replied, “We hope (there will be a Scream 7). We want to be watching Scream movies, whether we’re involved or not, for the rest of our lives.” They wanted to direct the next sequel, but they got wrapped up in making their Universal Monster movie (a project once known as Dracula’s Daughter). With that film completed, perhaps Radio Silence will return to continue the franchise. Whatever the case, Radio Silence remains attached to the project as executive producers.
MELISSA BARRERA FIRED
Melissa Barrera entered the franchise with the fifth Scream as a character named Samantha Carpenter, who turns out to have been the daughter of original Ghostface killer Billy Loomis and Christina Carpenter, a character who has not yet appeared on screen in any of the films. Barrera was back as Sam in Scream VI and was expected to return for Scream 7… but she won’t be. On November 21st, Spyglass Media confirmed that Barrera had been fired from the project. Their reasoning: “Spyglass’ stance is unequivocally clear: We have zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion or anything that flagrantly crosses the line into hate speech.” Apparently Barrera had made comments on social media regarding the situation in Israel and Gaza that didn’t go over well with Spyglass.
When Barrera was still expected to be in the movie, she was hoping Samantha’s mom Christina (who is also the mother of Sam’s sister Tara, played by Jenna Ortega) would be showing up in the film as well. She even knew who she’d like to see play Christina: Salma Hayek. That’s very unlikely to happen now. Barrera was also hoping the next sequel would explore Sam’s mental health.
JENNA ORTEGA WANTED (AND DESERVED) MORE MONEY
The day after Melissa Barrera’s firing was confirmed, it was revealed that her co-star Jenna Ortega had also exited the project. In addition to playing Tara in the Scream movies, Ortega plays the title character in Netflix’s Addams Family series Wednesday – and since season 2 of Wednesday is scheduled to film in Ireland through the spring and summer next year, her Scream 7 absence is blamed on scheduling conflicts. About a week later, it was confirmed that Ortega, who’s not only starring on Wednesday but is also a lead in Beetlejuice 2, wanted a substantial salary increase. Spyglass, who seem to be rather tight-fisted with actor salaries refused, so Ortega walked away. So we won’t be seeing either of the Carpenter sisters – who formed the “core four” group of characters with the Meeks-Martin twins (Jasmin Savoy Brown as Mindy and Mason Gooding as Chad) – in this next film.
NEVE CAMPBELL TO RETURN… WITH PATRICK DEMPSEY?
Neve Campbell played heroine Sidney Prescott in the first five Scream films, and was expected to reprise the role of Scream VI… but then she dropped out of the sequel over a pay dispute. When asked if Campbell might be brought back for a Scream 7 or if the filmmakers had given up on her, Bettinelli-Olpin replied, “We’d never give up on her. We love Neve, and we love Sidney. So we’d love to be able to make another movie with her, and we’re not giving up.“ Original Scream screenwriter Kevin Williamson, who has been involved with several of the sequels in some capacity, has spoken out in support of Campbell. He said, “I totally respect her opinion… I know exactly where she’s coming from, I know her well. I love and adore her and that’s what she did. It’s right for her. I love everyone involved in Scream and all I can say is, pay her the money. That’s what I would do, I would give her the money.” For her part, Campbell holds no ill will towards the films, recently praising the 6th film.
With Barrera and Ortega out of Scream 7, new reports suggest that Spyglass is indeed trying to entice Neve Campbell to return, along with newly minted Sexiest Man Alive, Patrick Dempsey, who played her love interest in Scream 3. The character, a cop named Mark Kincaid, is widely believed to be married to Sidney is the Scream universe, with her name-dropping her husband, Mark, in the fifth film. Most fans believe she’s referring to Dempsey’s character, and that the two got married and started a family following the third film.
So now the big question remains, will the Meeks-Martin siblings be back without their pals? We’ll have to wait see, but suffice to say, more big Scream 7 news should drop fairly soon, with it intended for a 2025 release.
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Nostradamus: what are his 2024 predictions, who is French astrologer, how accurate were his 2023 predictions?
French philosopher Nostradamus has made four predictions about 2024 - we could be in for a new Pope and a new king
Most of us have no idea what's around the corner because we don't have a crystal ball, but there are some people who possess special talents to be able to see in to the future.
One of those people is a French philosopher and astrologer called Nostradamus. He died more than 450 years ago, but his extraordinary skill means that he left behind predictions for the modern day, including 2023, 2024 and many more years to come.
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Nostradamus has allegedly previously predicted many events in history including the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022. Nostradamus: The Complete Prophecies for the Future, by Mario Reading, outlines and interprets his writings. In the week leading up to the late monarch’s death, on Thursday September 8, 2022 the book sold just five copies. By the end of the week ending September 17, almost 8,000 copies were sold according to the Sunday Times.
Nostradamus also allegedly foresaw the Great Fire of London in 1666, Hitler’s rise to power in 1919, the two world wars from 1914 to 1918 and 1939 to 1945, and even the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. So, with such accurate predictions to his name - just what has Nostradamus predicted for 2024, and did any of his 2023 predictions come true? Here's all you need to know.
For even more insight in to the year ahead, check out Psychic Baba Vanga predictions list 2024 and Old Moore’s Almanac 2024 predictions list.
What did Nostradamus predict would happen in 2024?
Nostradamus made four main prophecies for the upcoming year. Brace yourself before you read on because most of them aren't great. Here are the predictions:
War with China
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Nostradamus predicted “combat and naval battle”, and said that a “Red adversary will become pale with fear, putting the great Ocean in dread.” Now, he didn't explicitly say that the conflict would be with China, but some people think that the “Red adversary” could be referring to China.
Prince Harry will become king
King Charles III has only just marked one year as monarch, but according to Nostradamus we'll see another new king next year - but it won't be William. One of the passages in “The Prophecies” says that a “King of the Isles” will be “driven out by force.” Some believe that Nostradamus was referring to King Charles III when he said this.
Furthermore, Nostradamus said this ruler would be usurped by “one who will have no mark of a king”. As eldest son Prince William is the current heir, that would mean that younger son Prince Harry, who has of course actually stepped away from life in the royal family and lives with his wife Meghan Markle and their two children in the US, would return to become the UK’s king.
Further climate disaster
In 2023, it's become more evident that climate change is having a real impact on our planet. This year is "virtually certain to be warmest year on record", as temperature records have been 'obliterated', according to experts. There's no sign of the heating of the planet slowing down next year and, if anything, we're in for even more climate and environment related issues.
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“The dry earth will grow more parched / And there will be great floods when it is seen,” wrote Nostradamus. He also predicted extreme weather events and world hunger: “Very great famine through pestiferous wave."
A new Pope
Pope Francis could soon be replaced, according to the astrologer’s predictions. “Through the death of a very old Pontiff. A Roman of good age will be elected. Of him it will be said that he weakens his see. But long will he sit and in biting activity,” he wrote.
Pope Francis, who has recently turned 87, has been having health issues and had to skip the U.N. climate conference because of lung inflammation and breathing problems. But, there's no indication that his health is declining even further.
What did Nostradamus predict would happen in 2023 - and did anything come true?
Nostradamus made some concerning predictions for 2023. He predicted that “two great powers will unite together in order to combat a global increase in internecine warfare”. He added that “the alliance is a curious one and works almost in spite of itself, but its good effects will not be long lasting.”
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The exact meaning was not clear, of course, in 2022 - but there have been further conflicts in the world this year such as the Israel Hamas war.
Who was Nostradamus?
Nostradamus was a French astrologer, born Michel de Nostradame, who was best known for his book Les Prophéties, a collection of 942 poetic quatrains which allegedly predicted future events. He was born on 14 December 1503 and died on 2 July 1566.
Academic experts do not believe that Nostradamus had any genuine supernatural prophetic abilities and instead say that the associations made between world events and Nostradamus’s quatrains are the result of misinterpretations or mistranslations. These academics also argue that Nostradamus’s predictions are very vague, meaning they could be applied to any happening.
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Production on the third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is currently underway, and one former Star Trek cast member has an idea of how they could be brought back. John Billingsley played Dr. Phlox on Star Trek: Enterprise, and although Strange New Worlds takes place a hundred years after Enterprise, he notes that nothing has been established regarding the lifespans of Denobulans.
“I was on the strike line and some of the Strange New Worlds guys were coming up and saying ‘How long do you think Denobulans live?’” Billingsley told TrekMovie. “I said ‘Long. Long, long, long. Definitely long enough to be on your show if that’s what you’re getting at.’ So who knows? I mean, I would happily come back. And I figure, hell, even if I’m dead, my son Phlox Jr. is still around, and he is the spitting image of his old pop.“
Dr. Phlox quickly became one of my favourite characters on Enterprise, so it would be great to see him return to the franchise. Billingsley also had a few thoughts about what his character might be up to in his old age. “I think he’s writing a series of very successful sex manuals. I think he’s become like the Dr. Ruth of intergalactic space, maybe got his own show. Maybe a lot of cookbooks too,” Billingsley said. “I’d like to think that he got to a point where he said, ‘You know what? I’ve done a lot. It’s time for me to have fun, and I’m going to do some cool shit.’ I’d like to think he got to enjoy some of his declining years, with his various wives and husbands, traveling around the galaxy, going to Risa, having a blast.“
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds stars Anson Mount as Christoper Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Number One, Ethan Peck as Spock, Jess Bush as Nurse Christine Chapel, Christina Chong as La’an Noonien Singh, Celia Rose Gooding as Cadet Nyota Uhura, Melissa Navia as Lt. Erica Ortegas, and Babs Olusanmokun as Dr. M’Benga. You can check out a review of the second season from our own Alex Maidy right here.
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M5 scooter rider: Man charged after being caught over the limit on the motorway
A man has been charged with riding a scooter on a motorway - and also testing over the alcohol limit
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A man has been charged after an e-scooter was filmed being ridden on the M5 in Somerset.
Jamal Rabeh, 29, is accused of driving while under the influence of alcohol, driving without insurance and being a learner driver on a motorway.
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Rabeh, of Staplegrove, near Taunton in Somerset, was arrested when police stopped the scooter heading northbound between junction 24 and 25 of the M5 in the early hours of Friday. In a video taken by police, the scooter can be seen travelling down the hard shoulder of the three-lane motorway in heavy rain.
Avon & Somerset Police Roads Policing Unit posted the video on X, formally Twitter, saying: "This rider was stopping riding their privately owner e-scooter on the motorway at 3am whilst twice the drink drive limit. Rubbish visibility and weather. Arrested and charged for: drink driving, no insurance, learner driver on a motorway. You couldn't write it!"
Rabeh is due appear in court on January 18.
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Frank Langella was slated to star in Mike Flanagan’s The Fall of the House of Usher as Roderick Usher, the towering patriarch of the Usher dynasty, but mid-way through filming, Langella was fired after a misconduct allegation, and the role was recast with Bruce Greenwood.
While speaking with WFPK‘s Kyle Meredith, Kate Siegel commented on the uncomfortable situation and praised Greenwood’s amazing work and decency.
“Most people who are correctly praising Bruce need to remember that every single scene that Bruce shot that wasn’t sitting down across from Carl Lumbly was an emergency reshoot. We redid almost all of it,” Siegel said. “It’s amazing what he did. It was heartbreaking. It was overwhelming and heartbreaking and disappointing, and people were hurt. I was tangentially — I wasn’t involved in any of the actual HR stuff, but hearing about it, knowing that cast members felt sad and uncomfortable and taken advantage of by another member of the cast, it was just devastating.“
Siegel continued, “Because Mike has spent so much time building an amazing set life and experience and family, and to know that one person can come in and just f—k that s—t up made me furious. I think when Bruce came, there was palpable relief from everybody because we had a scene partner, we had somebody who we respected and respected us, and a family member back. I think it just, for me, solidified that feeling that you don’t need to be tortured to be an artist. You can be a good person and show up and do your job, even if you’re playing somebody extreme, even if you are in extreme situations, you are capable — anybody’s capable — of being sane, pleasant and professional on set.“
Frank Langella believes that he was unjustly fired from The Fall of the House of Usher, and shared his side of the story shortly after the role was recast. The series follows “ruthless siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have built Fortunato Pharmaceuticals into an empire of wealth, privilege and power. But past secrets come to light when the heirs to the Usher dynasty start dying at the hands of a mysterious woman from their youth.” You can check out a review from our own Alex Maidy right here.
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01/6Pollywood Box Office 2023: From 'Carry On Jatta 3' to 'Kali Jotta' top 5 highest-grossing Punjabi movies of the year
Reflecting on the vibrant world of Pollywood in 2023, the box office witnessed a stellar lineup of Punjabi blockbusters. According to the Sacnilk reports, topping the charts is 'Carry On Jatta 3,' a cinematic extravaganza directed by Smeep Kang. Following closely is the historical action drama 'Mastaney.’ 'Jodi,' a musical tale of two singers played by Diljit Dosanjh and Nimrat Khaira, secured the third spot, while 'Kali Jotta' and 'Godday Godday Chaa' rounded up the top 5, adding diverse flavors to Pollywood's cinematic landscape.
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02/6'Carry On Jatta 3'
'Carry On Jatta 3' became the all-time blockbuster in Pollywood with a collection of Rs.101.9 crore worldwide. With an ensemble cast including Gippy Grewal, Binnu Dhillon, Sonam Bajwa, Jaswinder Bhalla, and more, the movie made a business of Rs55.9 crore gross in India and Rs 46 crore overseas. The movie was directed by Smeep Kang, it was the third installment of the 'Carry On Jatta' franchise. Right from the first part, this franchise has kept the cash registers ringing at the box office. However, the third part broke all records.
03/6'Mastaney'
Second on our list is the Tarsem Jassar starrer 'Mastaney.' This historical action drama was released on August 25, 2023. In India it made a business of Rs31.25 crores gross, and overseas collection was Rs.42.5 crores. The worldwide collection of the movie was Rs74 crores. The movie, directed by Sharan Art, had Simi Chahal, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Karamjit Anmol, Avtar Gill, and Rahul Dev in pivotal roles.
04/6'Jodi'
Next on the list is 'Jodi' starring Diljit Dosanjh and Nimrat Khaira. This was the first time Diljit and Nimrat came together to share the screen. The movie was set in the bygone era and told the tale of two singers who tried to carve their own way. Written and directed by Amberdeep Singh, the movie made Rs.13.45 crores gross in India and collected Rs.34 crores overseas. The overall business of the movie worldwide was Rs.47.45 crores.
05/6'Kali Jotta'
The Neeru Bajwa, Satinder Sartaaj and Wamiqa Gabbi starrer 'Kali Jotta' is the fourth-highest Punjabi grosser of 2023. The movie made a gross business of Rs.20.5 crores in India, overseas it collected Rs.20 crores. The worldwide collection of the Vijay Kumar Arora directorial was Rs40.5 crores. Interestingly 'Kali Jotta,' the movie centered around mental and sexual harassment, was scripted by the debut writer Harinder Kour.
06/6'Godday Godday Chaa'
Last but not least, 'Godday Godday Chaa' became the fifth highest-grossing Punjabi movie of 2023. Headlined by Sonam Bajwa, Gitaz Bindrakhia, Tania, and Gurjazz, the movie made a business of Rs. 22.4 crores worldwide. The gross collection of the movie in India was Rs.13.4 crores, and the overseas business - Rs. 9 crores. Written by Jagdeep Sidhu and directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, the movie was loved by the audience and critics alike.
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“You’ve become part of a bigger universe. You just don’t know it yet. “While speaking with Syfy Wire, producer Bradley J. Fischer revealed that The Last Voyage of the Demeter almost ended with a cameo from Professor Abraham Van Helsing.
“We went through a lot of different approaches to the story, but nothing that was wildly different than the movie that we ended up with,” Fischer explained. “We actually had one ending for quite a while. The scene in the tavern was Clemens [Corey Hawkins] being approached by a strange, shadowy dude, who starts talking to him, seems to have some knowledge of the experiences that he went through, and introduces himself as Van Helsing. Then we kind of left it there.“
Van Helsing cameo or not, The Last Voyage of the Demeter was not the success it should have been. After spending two decades in development hell, the film received mixed reviews upon release and grossed just $21.8 million, making it a genuine box-office bomb. There are plenty of directions the story could go in a sequel, but Fischer said they aren’t talking about a follow-up at this time. “We had two Dracula movies this year, so clearly, there’s a lot of imagination out there, running through the heads of creatives about what you can do with that character and story,” he said. “[Robert Eggers’] Nosferatu is also coming out next year. So no, we haven’t really talked about continuing Clemens’ story specifically. But the Dracula novel is so epic and there’s so much story there … I’m sure that there will be more Dracula-inspired stories and narratives that end up being committed to screen.“
“Strange and horrifying events befall the doomed crew as they attempt to survive the ocean voyage from Transylvania to London, stalked each night by a merciless presence onboard the ship: a legendary vampire known as Dracula,” reads the official synopsis. “When the Demeter finally arrives off the shores of England, it is a charred, derelict wreck. There is no trace of the crew.“
You can check out a review of The Last Voyage of the Demeter from our own Jessica Dwyer right here.
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Dec 31, 2023
The multistarrer comedy-drama earned Rs.101.9 crores worldwide at the box office.
The historical action drama starring Tarsem Jassar made a business of Rs 74 crores at the box office worldwide.
Diljit Dosanjh and Nimrat Khaira's 'Jodi' made Rs.47.45 crores worldwide at the box office
Neeru Bajwa starrer and Vijay Kumar Arora directed 'Kali Jotta' making a business of Rs.40.5 crores worldwide.
On number four we have Sonam Bajwa, Tania, Gitaz Bindrakhia and Gurjazz, the movie collected Rs.22.4 crores at the box office worldwide.
Another historical action drama that kept the cash registers ringing in 2023, with a business of Rs.10 crores worldwide.
The Ammy Virk starrer and Rakesh Dhawan starrer 'Annhi Dea Mazaak Ae' made a collection of Rs.7.5 crores worldwide.
Here comes another Ammy Virk movie in the list with a worldwide collection of Rs.6.35 crores.
Not so far behind is Gippy Grewal, Binnu Dhillon, and Karamjit Anmol's 'Maujaan Hi Maujaan' with a collection of Rs.6.25 crores.
Last but not least, the roundup is complete with 'Medal,' which made Rs.4.5 crores worldwide.(Source: Sacnilk)
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We have some very sad news to close out 2023, folks. Tom Wilkinson, one of the finest and most beloved character actors of this (or any other) generation, has died suddenly at 75. Deadline was the first to report the news. The twice Oscar-nominated co-star of Michael Clayton, Batman Begins, In the Bedroom, and many more films last appeared in Disney Plus’s sequel series to his breakout role in The Full Monty.
Between 1998 and 2018, Wilkinson was one of his generation’s most prolific character actors, with his output putting him up there with Brian Cox and Brendan Gleeson. He made over 65 movies and TV series in that twenty-year period, starring in everything from high-profile arthouse fare like Todd Field’s In the Bedroom to his role as Carmine Falcone in Batman Begins. He often played villains, such as in The Lone Ranger, but had the range to take on pretty much any part. He could be a romantic lead, such as in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel; he could do comedy, like in the Vince Vaughn flick Unfinished Business; he could play real guys like Joseph P. Kennedy in the Kennedys mini-series, or Lyndon B. Johnson (in Ava DuVernay’s Selma), or even play British gangsters, like in Guy Ritchie’s RocknRolla, Woody Allen’s Cassandra’s Dream or the underrated 44 Inch Chest. He was even the villain in a Jackie Chan movie (Rush Hour). Nothing was beyond his range. We just recently paid tribute to one of his best-loved movies, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Check out the video embedded at the end of the article.
But, if you ask me, Wilkinson’s greatest role ever was in Tony Gilroy’s Michael Clayton. He was nominated for an Oscar for playing George Clooney’s conscience-striken, manic-depressive lawyer boss, who finds himself the victim of a chillingly executed corporate hit. Simply put, the guy could seemingly play any role and was never accused of phoning it in, even if he often went straight from one job to another. He was an old pro in the vein of Gene Hackman, Michael Caine, and Anthony Hopkins, and he will surely be missed.
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'Baahubali' actor Prabhas extended his fan base widely after the success of the epic action film, and the talented actor has developed his fan base in
Tamil Nadu as well. Prabhas recently delivered 'Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire' and the pan-Indian drama had its theatrical release on December 22. The highly anticipated action drama got a tremendous opening, and it surpassed Rs 500 crore within 6 days to get the best opening for an Indian film. But 'Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire' is a failure at the Tamil Nadu box office.
Even though the 'Salaar' first installment has been doing well in other locations, the response to the film in Tamil Nadu looks weak. Other than the opening day, 'Salaar' has failed miserably at the TN box office, and the film's collection stands below Rs 10 crore in the state after 9 days. The poor response to the film has made it lose screens, while theatre owners have opted for other new releases and re-releases over Prabhas' film. Despite earning massive numbers worldwide, 'Salaar' is not the box office comeback for Prabhas in Tamil Nadu.
Directed by Prashanth Neel, 'Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire' features Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead roles, and the action drama explains the bonding of two longtime friends. 'Salaar' has ended the first-week box office with a collection of Rs 560 crore worldwide, and the second-week box office collection of the action drama is set to decide the film's verdict.
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He’s your huckleberry and also apparently your guide. To mark the 30th anniversary of Tombstone, Val Kilmer, who played gunfighter/dentist/Wyatt Earp BFF in the 1993 western, posted behind-the-scenes footage he shot during the making of the film.
Stamped with “August 26th, 1993”, the footage shows trailers marked “DOC” and “WYATT”, for lawman Earp as played by Kurt Russell. The footage then shows Russell outside of his trailer, with cameraman Kilmer assuring him, “You’ve arrived! You’re a pro!” Russell then shows photos of himself and the real Earp side by side, challenging the viewer to figure out who is who, even referencing an old Memorex ad just to further date the clip.
The cast of Tombstone is a stacked one, with Sam Elliott and Michael Biehn in key roles, not to mention a slew of actors who have sadly passed since, namely Bill Paxton (Wyatt’s brother Morgan), Powers Boothe (“Curly Bill” Brocius, who died at the bullet of Earp), Charlton Heston (rancher Henry Hooker), and narrator Robert Mitchum in one of his final roles. But it’s really Kilmer who gives the standout performance, turning in what is easily one of the finest turns of his career.
Tombstone remains one of the most revered westerns of its decade, a highly entertaining and terrifically shot portrayal of the Wild West. The history that inspired the movie is also well worth reading about — or watching, as we covered it in an episode of “WTF Really Happened To This Movie?” We also dissected the production itself in a companion video, which you can watch at the bottom of the article. Yet, the film has never gotten a proper 4K release from Disney, despite being one of the biggest catalogue titles (presumably).
Released by one of Disney’s offshoot companies, Hollywood Pictures (remember them?) Tombstone opened on Christmas Eve but fell behind The Pelican Brief and Mrs. Doubtfire, remaining at the #3 spot for two consecutive weeks before ending its domestic run with $56.5 million, more than doubling its budget. The old DVD version of the film contained a “director’s cut” by George P. Cosmatos, which is controversial unto itself as Kurt Russell famously claimed he directed the movie himself following the director’s death (a claim Val Kilmer backed up). The Blu-ray, which contains a very outdated HD transfer, contained the theatrical cut only. Last year, there were some rumours that Disney was planning a 4K reissue ofs the film for it 30th anniversary, but that didn’t happen. Unless they get on the ball, Disney may be better off giving the film to an indie label. Many of their Touchstone/ Hollywood Pictures movies were issued by Kino Lorber on Blu-ray. However, I think Tombstone is actually a huge title for them; they just need to finally get around to doing it justice.
Other than Val Kilmer, a number of prominent stars have portrayed Doc Holliday, including Walter Huston, Kirk Douglas and Dennis Quaid, who played him the following year in Wyatt Earp, in which Kevin Costner played the title role.
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01/62023 Recap: Kollywood happenings that anchored in the hearts of fans
As 2023 draws to a close, it marks the end of an eventful year for Tamil cinema, zooming by like a fleeting moment. Throughout the year, certain moments and stories captivated fans' attention, becoming the most-viewed highlights of Kollywood. Reflecting on 2023, here's a recap of some of the most-watched stories that left a lasting impact on the audience.
Dhanush's 'Captain Miller' is locked to release on January 12; censor details out now
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02/6Mayilsamy's demise, and Rajinikanth's promise
Popular comedy actor Mayilsamy passed away due to a cardiac arrest, and he had an unfilled dream of bringing Rajinikanth to a popular Shiva temple. After paying his last respects to Mayilsamy, Rajinikanth assured to fulfill the last wish of the comedy actor. Rajinikanth assuring to fulfill Mayilsamy's last wish received great appreciation from fans, but the former hasn't completed his promise yet.
Thalapathy Vijay distributes relief materials to people affected by Nellai floods
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03/6D Imman performed the last rites of a destitute actor Prabhu
Actor Prabhu was known for his supporting roles in Tamil movies, and the poor actor was seen dead on the roadside. Composer D Imman, who heard the destitute situation of actor Prabhu, performed his last rites to give the actor a peaceful farewell. D Imman was then hailed on social media by fans for his kind nature.
Has Vijay Sethupathi been approached for a crucial role in 'Thalaivar 171'?
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04/6Vani Jayaram found dead in her home
Melodious singer Vani Jayaram was famous for singing more than 10,000 songs in 19 languages including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Oriya. The veteran singer lived alone in her house in Nungambakkam, Chennai, and she took help from a maid. Vani Jayaram was found dead in her room with bloody injuries, and it was reported that she got injured on her head as she fell. The unfortunate demise of Vani Jayaram stunned fans, and police officials declared her demise a normal one as it was doubted to be a murder.
It's a schedule wrap for Kamal Haasan and Shankar 'Indian 2'
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05/6Vijay Antony's daughter Meera died by suicide
Music director and actor Vijay Antony's daughter Meera died by suicide and the untimely demise of the 16-year-old shocked the entire Kollywood circle. Meera committed suicide by hanging herself from the fan at home at around 3 am on September 19. Meera Vijay Antony was studying her 12th standard at a private school in Chennai, and Vijay Antony was completely broken by the demise of his daughter.
Kavin's next film, directed by Sathish, titled 'Kiss'
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06/6Vijayakanth passes away due to pneumonia
Vijayakanth was not healthy for the last few years, and he was hospitalized multiple times. The well-known actor passed away on December 28 as he was diagnosed with COVID-19. Vijayakanth's demise shattered Kollywood fans and stars, and the demise of the veteran has given a sad end to 2023. Vijayakanth's mortal remains were cremated in the actor's party office and he was given state honors for his dedication to cinema and politics.
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When the TV series based on the popular video game franchise Twisted Metal made its premiere on the Peacock streaming service back in July, it quickly became one of Peacock’s top five original series, racking up 400 million viewing minutes in its first weekend and earning the honor of being the streamer’s “most-binged” premiere. Now season 2 is moving full steam ahead, and showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith (who also happens to be a writer on Cobra Kai) has given Syfy Wire an update, saying the writers room has been assembled for season 2 and he feels they’re going to deliver something wild.
Smith is excited to be working with characters like Dollface, Mr. Grimm, and Axel, although working a couple of those into the grounded world established in the first season presents a challenge. As he said, “(Mr. Grimm) is my favorite and I’m excited to capture what the fans are excited about seeing, but also answer the question of: ‘How does he exist in the world we’ve set up?’ I think there’s just going to be a lot of fun with him — what kind of character he is in this world and how does he interact with people like Sweet Tooth?” And, “We have to get Axel right. … I’m excited for fans to see these characters come to life and see what makes them funny and what makes them heartbroken. I think it’s gonna be fun to dive into these people … We introduced a lot of these characters — Preacher, Bloody Mary, John, Quiet, Watts — it’s gonna be fun to put them all in a [single] place at the tournament and have them interact. I’m excited about seeing how does Preacher react to Bloody Mary? How does Grimm react to Sweet Tooth?’ There’s a lot of really fun, interconnective character headspace stuff that I’m really excited to dive into. It feels like a new toy box.“
As for what will be going on in Twisted Metal season 2, Smith described it in Cobra Kai terms: “On Cobra Kai, there were very much tournament seasons and consequence seasons, and this is very much a tournament season. I want everything to feel like it’s tied to the tournament, even if we aren’t in the tournament yet. I am hopeful that it will surprise and delight those people who saw the finale of Episode 10 and was like, ‘I want to see more of that in a tournament setting.’ My goal is to capture that.“
Smith, who describes his vision of Twisted Metal as sort of an American Lord of the Rings, also confirmed that season 2 will have a retro soundtrack like its predecessor.
Based on an original take by Deadpool and Zombieland screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, this adaptation of the Twisted Metal franchise centers on a motor-mouthed outsider who is offered a chance at a better life, but only if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland. With the help of a trigger-happy car thief, he’ll face savage marauders driving vehicles of destruction and other dangers of the open road, including a deranged clown who drives an all too familiar ice cream truck.
Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) stars in the series as John Doe, “a smart-ass milkman who talks as fast as he drives. With no memory of his past, John gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make his wish of finding community come true, but only if he can survive an onslaught of savage vehicular combat.” Neve Campbell (Scream) plays a character named Raven, Thomas Haden Church (Wings) is Agent Stone, “a cold and unyielding post-apocalyptic highway patrolman who rules the roads with a silver tongue and a twisted iron fist, prosecuting even the smallest crimes with the harshest of judgements. Agent Stone will stop at nothing to bring law and order back to the Divided States of America, and will kill anyone in his path who defies his power”; and Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) is Quiet, “a ferocious, badass car thief who acts purely on instinct – you couldn’t stop her any more than a manhole could stop a volcano. Coming from a community that oppressed her into silence, Quiet’s wish is to find her place in this dark, chaotic world. But when she becomes clouded by her need for revenge, Quiet forms an unlikely, antagonistic bond with John Doe”.
Also in the cast are Mike Mitchell (The Tomorrow War) and Tahj Vaughans (P-Valley) as buddies Stu and Mike, “the Rosencrantz & Guildenstern of this world, and together often find themselves to be more followers than fighters”; Lou Beatty Jr. (A Million Little Things) as Tommy, “a grizzled and weathered cartographer who knows the dangers of the Wild Midwest”; and Richard Cabral (Mayans M.C.) as Quiet’s overprotective brother Loud. AEW wrestler Joe Seanoa, a.k.a Samoa Joe, plays iconic video game character Sweet Tooth, with Will Arnett (Arrested Development) providing the character’s voice.
Mackie, Smith, Arnett, Reese, and Wernick executive produce the Twisted Metal series alongside director Kitao Sakurai and Marc Forman of Electric Avenue, Jason Spire of Inspire Entertainment, Peter Principato of Artists First, Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan from PlayStation Productions, and Hermen Hulst, Head of PlayStation Studios. The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television, Playstation Productions, and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.
Did you enjoy the first season of Twisted Metal, and are you excited to see a wild season 2? What did you think of Smith’s quotes about the new season? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
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'Ayalaan' featuring Sivakarthikeyan in the lead role is gearing up for a grand theatrical release this Pongal, on January 12. The final work for the film is happening and the film's composer
AR Rahman is working on the background score for the film. AR Rahman has shared a BTS video from the musical session of 'Ayalaan', and he has also given a peek at the film's background score.
And looks like the composer is set to deliver yet another masterpiece with the upcoming film.
'Ayalaan' is a science fiction drama, that revolves around a youngster's friendship with a comical alien character, and the film is also expected to address a social issue. Sivakarthikeyan plays the lead role, while the film also has Rakul Preet Singh, Isha Koppikar, Yogi Babu, Karunakaran, Bala Saravanan, and Banu Priya among others. Actor Siddharth has given voice to the alien character, and it is worth mentioning that he didn't charge any salary for his work. Sivakarthikeyan and director Ravikumar too didn't charge any salary for the film.
'Compatibility issues': Isha Koppikar and Timmy Narang split after 14 years of marriage
'Ayalaan' is yet to be certified by the CBFC, and the film is said to have a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes. The science fiction drama will be clashing with 'Captain Miller', 'Lal Salaam', and 'Mission' at the box office, and the multiple biggies releasing on the same occasion are set to make fans thrilled.
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Despite no soon to be billion dollar grossing films in the marketplace, the final weekend of 2023 is actually turning out to be a pretty solid one, despite what we thought in our Thursday predictions. Coming in first place and emerging the true holiday victor is Wonka with an estimated $23.9 million. It seems families have truly embraced the whimsical tale of a young Willy Wonka in a Golden Globe nominated performance by Timothée Chalamet. The musical is playing like 2017’s The Greatest Showman in that strong word of mouth is propelling it to very solid numbers. The good news is Wonka has a clear runway for even more success as there really isn’t another live action family film until March 29 when Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire hits theaters.
Despite an abysmal opening and some pretty harsh headlines, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom looks to have a decent enough hold to land the second place spot with $19.5 million. This is in no way great news for the final film in the DCEU, but when you consider how hard the last few DCEU films sunk in their subsequent weeks, this is a silver lining on a sinking ship.
Third place belongs to the animated birds of Migration which is playing just like last years smash Puss in Boots: The Last Wish as both movies opened a bit soft only to show their domination in the weeks after. This weekend the Kumail Nanjiani/ Elizabeth Banks voiced film saw $17 2 million, an amazing gain of 38% over last weekends numbers. This is another one that has a solid runway to success as the next animated family title to hit theaters will be Kung Fu Panda 4 on March 8, 2024.
The Color Purple garnered headlines across the internet when it opened on Christmas Day to an astounding $18.1 million. People (including us here at Joblo) called it a “smash” and were ready to declare it a genuine box office hit. Well, sometimes the headlines don’t tell the full story because the very next day The Color Purple dropped a staggering 61.4% with another 44% lost the following day. This weekend the multi-nominated film garnered $13 million to land in fourth place. The good news is that audiences seem to genuinely enjoy the broadway adaptation with a 95% audience rating, but at just a $45.3 million domestic total, The Color Purple has a ways to go before it can recoup its reported $100 million budget before marketing costs.
The remainder of the top ten sees your Christmas Day releases such as Boys in the Boat and Ferrari occupying their first full weekends of release with Boys in the Boat securing a spot in the top 6 with an estimated $8.3 million while Ferrari looks like it is going to be a pretty sizable bomb with just $4 million off a reported $95 million budget. Fifth place belongs to the R rated Rom-Com Anyone But You with an estimated $9million and a two week total of $25 million.
Coming in 6th place is the true story The Iron Claw based on the tragic history of the Von Erich family with an estimated $5 million. The film has already amassed a solid $16.3 million due to great word of mouth, including an A- cinemascore, the highest cinemascore in production company A24’s history. The film is already starting to see some profit as the budget was reportedly just around $16 million. Joblo actually named The Iron Claw its second favorite movie of 2023. Having seen the film on Friday, I can say this was a tremendously well done film that is genuinely entertaining and even more heartbreaking. It is a film worthy of your time and it is a tragedy this one isn’t picking up more awards consideration as its acting ensemble deserves it.
The remainder of the top ten go to the surprisingly resilient The Hunger Games; The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes with another $2.9 million added to its solid $159.8 million domestic total while spot ten goes to the multi-nominated The Boy and the Heron with $2.5 million.
Did you celebrate the end of the year by heading to theaters? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to check out our last poll of the year where we ask: What was your Favorite Movie of 2023?
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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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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
Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com
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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 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
Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com
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Fair Game: Syracuse star takes control as Orange upends No. 13 Notre Dame
As the games continue to pile up with four key members of the Notre Dame women’s basketball team stuck being bystanders, it seems like only a matter of time before that would catch up to the 13th-ranked Irish.
But that wasn’t at the heart of Notre Dame’s unraveling Sunday afternoon on the road at the JMA Wireless Dome in an 86-81 upset loss to host Syracuse.
Sloppy interior passing, the No. 6 team in the nation getting outhustled on the boards, the Orange (11-1, 1-0 ACC) converting miscues into points more often than the Irish (9-2, 0-1) in a turnover-fest all figured more prominently into Notre Dame’s step backward than its roster math problem. As did Syracuse guard Dyaisha Fair’s fourth-quarter surge.
“We didn’t play well. We didn’t play our game,” Irish head coach Niele Ivey said. “And no matter if we have five people, six people, we didn’t play well. And that’s something we’re going to fix this week.
“It’s our turnovers. It’s our defense. It’s our rebounding — things we can control. We can’t control the numbers on our team, but we can control our defense. That’s something we’re going to fix.”
And as far as sharing a timetable of when any or all of the injured guard quartet of Olivia Miles (knee, 11 games missed this season), Sonia Citron (knee, 8), Cass Prosper (leg, 6) and Emma Risch (hip, 4)?
“No updates,” Ivey said.
And no answers for Fair in the game’s final quarter, in which the nation’s No. 2 active career scorer behind Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, poured in 14 of her team-high 27 points. Eleven of those came in the final 1:55, including back-to-back 3s after Hannah Hidalgo had pulled the Irish to within two, at 73-71, with 2:01 left.
The 5-6 freshman point guard and nation’s No. 5 scorer finished with a game-high and career-high 32 points. She also contributed five rebounds, six assists and seven steals — the latter giving the nation’s leader in that stat category 67 on the season.
Only former All-American Skylar Diggins (90) had more as a freshman in the history of the program, and that was over the course of an entire season.
Maddy Westbeld added 16 points and 10 rebounds, but was limited to 24 minutes overall, and she was on the bench in some key stretches due to foul trouble. Fordham grad transfer Anna DeWolfe had a strong game on both ends of the court with 15 points, five rebounds and three steals.
She’s now three points shy of the career 2,000 mark.
“I thought she had the most poise today,” Ivey said. “I thought she did a great job of having a great floor game. She always settles us in, and she’s somebody I talk to a lot on the court.
“She feels the game really well. Her experience helps us. She’s one of those glue players for us. I thought she was doing a good job of trying to keep our team together.”
Where the Irish came unglued most often was in the interior, a bugaboo that was exploited in the season-opening loss to now-No. 1 South Carolina in Paris. Westbeld, Kylee Watson and Nat Marshall combined 14 of ND’s 24 turnovers on Sunday. And Syracuse scored 30 points off Irish miscues, though the Orange committed 28 turnovers themselves.
Syracuse outrebounded the Irish, 45-33, and had the edge in offensive boards at 20-14.
“Especially in clutch moments,” Ivey said. “When we finally got a stop and got them to miss, they got an offensive rebound and putback.
"I didn't feel like we came out with a sense of urgency or focus. It took us a while to get going … Defensively, I didn't think we were in sync at all. We had a couple of minutes where I felt like we were on the same page, but not for a full 40 minutes."
The Irish fell behind 7-0 but were able to pull even by the end of the first quarter, 19-19. That was one of 10 ties in the game, that also featured 10 lead changes.
Notre Dame was at its best in the third quarter, ending on a 6-0 run and with a 65-61 lead. But the Orange took the lead for good on a free throw by Saniaa Wilson, at 68-67, with 5:39 left. Fair followed with a 3 to make it 71-67 before she put the Irish away at the 3-point line and free-throw line.
“It’s one of those games where we have to grow and learn from,” Ivey said. “It’s just tough going through it.”
The Irish return to action Thursday night (6 EST, ACC Network) at Pitt. The Panthers (6-8, 0-1) lost at 14th-ranked Virginia Tech by 50 (91-41) on Sunday.
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President Xi Jinping Delivers 2024 New Year address...
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Dhanush will be next seen on big screens in 'Captain Miller', and the film is slated for release on January 12. The makers of 'Captain Miller' are aiming to make the pan-Indian film a grandeur one, with IMAX release in India. An inside source from IMAX India has confirmed the IMAX release of 'Captain Miller' in India, and Dhanush's film will be the third Tamil film after 'Ponniyin Selvan 2' and 'Leo' to have an IMAX release.
Meanwhile, 'Captain Miller' has been censored with a U/A, and the film is releasing in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi languages.
The periodic drama will have a runtime of around 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Directed by Arun Matheswaran, 'Captain Miller' features Dhanush in the lead role with Shiva Rajkumar, Priyanka Mohan, Sundeep Kishan, Vinoth Kishan, Nivedhithaa Sathish, and John Kokken among others in pivotal roles. GV Prakash Kumar is scoring the music, while the cinematography of the periodic film is done by Siddhartha Nuni. The trailer of 'Captain Miller' is set to be released next weekend.
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Fletcher Free Library celebrates the new year with a special guest
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 8:25 PM EST|Updated: 33 minutes ago
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Families rang in the new year at the Fletcher Free Library on Sunday.
Miss Northern Vermont performed a sing-along and a special storytime that was enjoyed by children and parents alike.
The library says they enjoy doing this event so parents with little ones don’t have to worry about staying up until midnight for a celebration.
Megan Butterfield of Fletcher Free Library said there was a great turnout for the event. “This is one of my favorite events that we do here at the library. We probably had 50-60 people waiting before the library opened coming to this event,” she said.
Butterfield says roughly 80-90 people were celebrating the new year at noon in the Queen City.
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The finale of the second season of Marvel’s What If…? animated series will debut on Disney+ tomorrow, but Jeffrey Wright is dropping a few teases right now.
Jeffrey Wright voices The Watcher on the series and spoke with Entertainment Weekly about the upcoming season finale. “There’s always a push towards something that’s befitting the epic nature of this series. What I love about the Marvel Universe is that when it’s done right, there’s a type of modern myth-making that happens on a pop culture level, and it goes back to the oldest types of storytelling,” Wright said. “The stories of these heroines and heroes is something that’s almost primal to humans, and the culmination here is epic and sweeping, so it’s only fitting. It’s cool stuff… I’m excited to see the evolution of Strange [Benedict Cumberbatch] from where we last found him.“
Wright continued, “The possibilities are so vast that I really try not to anticipate where they might go or where any of these characters might go. The writers are so deeply original and imaginative in where they take these stories, and by the nature of our series, we can go anywhere. So I just try to stay in my lane and anticipate like everyone else, but I wait to get the scripts, and then I realize in some ways how little I actually know.“
Some of the characters have become aware of The Watcher over the course of the series. “Yeah, they’re all up in my business now. It’s a bit shocking,” Wright said. “There is so much to play with, so much with this character, with Uatu. There’s so much yet to explore with him, particularly this idea that he’s hidden and then he’s not, and who it is that’s able to perceive him. There’s a lot that I think lends a bit of fun, irony, and humor to his presence, as well as the omnipotence and power, so it adds for a nice balance to his character and what he does during the season.“
The second season finale of What If…? will debut on Disney+ on December 30th. You can check out a review of the season from our own Alex Maidy right here.
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President Xi Jinping Delivers 2024 New Year address
Xi wishing everyone a Happy Ne Year. Very positive measure about the future.
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BILLINGS — For many, weddings are a once-in-a-lifetime event and New Year's Eve has always been a popular day to tie the knot across the nation. This year, the day is expected to be even more popular with the notable date pattern of 123123.
Las Vegas sees around 400 to 500 weddings on New Year's Eve. As the final countdown to the upcoming new year quickly approaches, couples are racing to Las Vegas to try to beat the clock to say 'I do' and the city is expected to see more weddings than ever before.
“You know, it’s an interesting date,” the owner of DanWalt Gardens Clint Lunde said on Sunday. “Nationwide, I think there’s a lot of people getting married, but I don’t think it’s too big of a deal here in Billings.”
DanWalt Gardens hosted 37 weddings in 2023, but no one was getting married on the last day of the year. Lunde said he wasn't shocked that many of the wedding venues in Billings weren't booked for New Year's Eve.
He said he sees more couples pick dates that are special to them.
“A date that, when they met, or maybe it was their first date and they want to get married on that date. That kind of thing,” Lunde said.
Wedding Officiant Karen Saint has been in the business since 2017. She fell in love with the job after doing a friend's wedding.
“Helping people tie the knot, I mean what better thing could you do?” Saint said.
While she said in 2023 she averaged around one wedding per week, Saint has never officiated a New Year's Eve wedding.
“Forty percent of people get engaged between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day, so that’s usually not when the weddings are,” Saint said.
With outdoor weddings popular in Montana, planning to tie the knot in winter can be challenging. Saint also said that many people already have plans to celebrate the new year.
“A lot of the venues are already booked with New Year's Eve events,” Saint said.
While Billings may not be breaking any records for couples kissing at the alter, there still will be plenty of 'Happy New Year's' heard around town.
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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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Research suggests that only 9% of Americans who make resolutions keep them. Thankfully, there's a resource in Billings that aims to hold those with goals accountable.
Billings resident Jacob Hauck isn't a fan of the word resolution.
“It’s set up for just kind of trying hard but not really being committed, so I have bunch of 2024 commitments that I’ve written out. I’m a nerd so I’ve got a spreadsheet,” Hauck said at DaKava House on Sunday.
He has 40 commitments on his spreadsheet and he's going to need some accountability.
“Just with anything you do, it’s much easier to do with other people than it is to do on your own,” said Hauck.
That's why he signed up for Havoc Mindset's 30 day New Year challenge.
“Havoc Mindset is about changing your mindset. But it’s also about changing the havoc from your past and turning that into a strength instead of limiting belief that makes you feel less than,” said Shane Fichter, founder of Havoc Mindset and DaKava House.
Fichter and his colleague, Ed Gayda operate the Billings based life coaching enterprise.
“I actually started it because of my past of addiction, I wanted to help addicts. But it actually evolved into helping a lot of business owners, some might be struggling with drinking, some might be struggling with compliance,” Fichter said.
They're offering the 30 day challenge to help those in the community that might need some extra accountability. Participants have to check off six pillars each day for the month of January.
“They're reading, journaling, meditation and visualization, exercise, taking a cold shower, following a diet of your choice, and then no alcohol is allowed during the challenge,” said Gayda.
“It really gives people the opportunity to see and explore beyond themselves, what they think they are,” said Billings resident Rocky Stone.
Stone completed the challenge last year and has already signed up for 2024, hoping it will assist him in completing his New Year's resolution of helping people.
“It puts us into a group of not just one another person as an accountability partner, but we have a whole group that can help us be accountable for the things we need to be accountable for,” Stone said.
If you're up for the challenge, Havoc Mindset wants to hear from you.
“It’s $49.99 and then everyone that signs up can bring an accountability partner for free with them. It’s basically a buy one get one kind of thing,” said Gayda.
It's an investment Hauck will benefit from for years to come.
“It’s pretty cool being able to take years of my life and that’s what I really think this kind of challenge will do. It’s going to set me up with habits that are going to help me exponentially for a long time,” Hauck said.
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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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Current Formula 1 engines generate up to 1,000 hp from just 1.6 liters of displacement, and now Engineering Explained has video breaking down the details that make that possible.
Technically, Formula 1 cars have “power units,” not “engines,” as the 1.6-liter turbocharged V-6 is just one part of a hybrid powertrain. Since 2014, F1 has mandated a setup that includes the tiny 90-degree V-6 and two motor-generator units, the MGU-K (Motor Generator Unit-Kinetic) and MGU-H (Motor Generator Unit-Heat).
Both motor-generator units harvest energy, but in different ways. The MGU-H is spun by excess exhaust flow from the turbo that would normally be bled off by a wastegate, harvesting energy that can be stored in a battery pack, used to spin the turbo when off throttle, or sent directly to the MGU-K. Attached to the crankshaft, the MGU-K can provide up to 160 hp to help propel the car or regenerative braking to recover more energy.
With just 160 hp provided by the MGU-K, and only in short bursts when the battery pack is fully charged, the gasoline engine is still doing most of the work. It also has to do that with a limited amount of fuel (because F1 doesn’t allow in-race refueling any more) pumped from the fuel cell at a flow rate dictated by the rules. That rate—a maximum 100 kg/h—also means that while F1 allows engines to rev to 15,000 rpm, power effectively peaks at 10,500 rpm, because that’s when engines hit that maximum rate.
Teams claim the fuel used in F1 is similar to pump gasoline, so they aren’t getting an advantage there. F1 engines are known to run much more efficiently than typical road-car engines, however. Mercedes-AMG has claimed its engines have achieved more than 50% thermal efficiency, meaning at least half the potential energy in the fuel they burn is actually used to move the car. That’s the key to those big power numbers.
Considering that most road-car internal-combustion engines struggle to achieve 35% thermal efficiency, F1 engineers have to employ plenty of tricks. One is pre-chamber ignition—the use of a smaller combustion chamber above the main chamber—which allows for a leaner air-fuel mixture that’s ideally suited to F1’s fuel-flow limits. This feature isn’t racing-specific; it was one of the features that made the original Honda Civic’s CVCC engine so fuel-efficient, and it’s currently used in Maserati’s 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6.
Another efficiency boost is a rule that allows compression ratios of up to 18:1. That’s much higher than road-car engines, and while it’s unknown whether teams are actually hitting that limit, it leaves room for efficiency gains. Higher compression ratios are more efficient, and even without running all the way to an 18:1 ratio, F1 cars are likely running higher compression ratios than road cars and reaping that benefit.
The final factor is turbo boost. In road cars, high levels of boost help small engines produce big power, but it may not be that simple in F1. F1 engines may run more or less boost than some road cars (teams don’t release actual figures) depending on the air-fuel ratio, and that could also change based on circuits, with more boost used at higher-altitude Mexico City, for example.
Ultimately, it’s the efficiency of the total package that allows F1 power units to get so much power from so little displacement. As noted in the video, they also do it without some features that are common on road cars, such as variable valve timing. That’s what makes modern F1 power units true technological marvels.
Check out the video above for a deeper dive on what makes F1 engines tick.
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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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Nearly half of all states will raise the minimum wage in 2024
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 8:57 PM EST|Updated: 16 minutes ago
(CNN) - Millions of workers will get a pay bump when the clock strikes midnight on Monday, January 1.
Nearly half of all U.S. states and the District of Columbia will increase their minimum wage in 2024.
Washington state will continue to have the highest minimum wage in the country at $16.28 an hour. That’s up from $15.74 an hour.
And over in Hawaii, workers will receive the largest increase, raising its minimum wage to $14 an hour.
And Washington D.C. will have the highest hourly minimum wage in the country at $17.05. The city will raise its minimum wage again this summer.
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BILLINGS — Our consistently mild temperatures and lack of snow has made November and December easy going. But the start of the new month and the new year, could come with somewhat colder and snowier days.
In the short term, temperatures will remain very close to where they have been recently. Highs will hit mainly the upper 30s to mid-40s, and overnight temperatures in the upper teens to 20s.
A disturbance Monday could bring some clouds and some wind down the east slopes of the Rockies, gusting to 20 to 25 mph especially in the Livingston / Nye area. Those are tame by local standards, but maybe the highlight of the weather in the short term.
Monday through Friday look consistent, but the changes could come Friday night into Saturday. There is some potential for mountain snow shifting to snow in the lower elevations as the weekend goes on.
As a trough digs mainly South of us, the chance of at least light snow increases Saturday and especially Sunday as temperatures could drop into the 20s for the highs. There are still some discrepancies in the forecast so check back for the latest details.
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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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Flyers surge past Longwood by nine
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'Ayalaan', the long-awaited science fiction drama is scheduled to release for Pongal 2024, and the team is on a promotional spree. Sivakarthikeyan, who plays the lead role, earlier revealed that he didn't take any salary for 'Ayalaan' as releasing the science fiction drama is only his desire. Similarly, director Ravikumar too didn’t take any remuneration for his work on the film.
In a recent interview, Ravikumar stated that he didn't take any salary for 'Ayalaan' till now as has decided to support the makers considering the financial situation. Sivakarthikeyan has helped the director financially in the last few years. However, Ravikumar will be receiving his salary for sure as the makers decided to pay the director according to the film's collection.
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'Ayalaan', the science fiction drama that is set to bring an on-screen alien character for Tamil cinema is expected to mount well at the box office.
Directed by Ravikumar, 'Ayalaan' features Sivakarthikeyan in the lead role, and the film took a time of over 3 years for the film's post-production with more than 4500 VFX frames, which is the highest ever for a Tamil. Rakul Preet Singh, Isha Koppikar, Yogi Babu, Karunakaran, Bala Saravanan, and Banu Priya play important roles, and the film will have music scored by
AR Rahman.
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LONDON (AP) — John Pilger, an Australia-born journalist and documentary filmmaker known for his coverage of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, has died, his family said Sunday. He was 84.
A statement from his family, posted on X, formerly Twitter, said Pilger died on Saturday in London.
“His journalism and documentaries were celebrated around the world, but to his family he was simply the most amazing and loved dad, grandad and partner,” the statement said.
Pilger, who has been based in Britain since 1962, worked for Britain’s left-leaning Daily Mirror newspaper, broadcaster ITV’s investigative program “World In Action” and for the Reuters news agency.
He won an International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences award for his 1979 film “Year Zero: The Silent Death Of Cambodia,” which revealed the extent of the Khmer Rouge’s atrocities. He followed that with a 1990 documentary titled “Cambodia: The Betrayal,” which examined international complicity in the Khmer Rouge remaining a threat.
He also won acclaim for a 1974 documentary looking into the campaign for compensation for children after concerns were raised about birth defects when expectant mothers took the drug Thalidomide.
Pilger was known for his opposition to American and British foreign policy, and he was also highly critical of Australia’s treatment of its Indigenous population.
In more recent years, he campaigned for the release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who has fought a lengthy battle against extradition to the United States.
Kevin Lygo, managing director of media and entertainment at ITV, described Pilger as “a giant of campaigning journalism” who offered viewers a level of analysis and opinion that was rare in mainstream television.
“He had a clear, distinctive editorial voice which he used to great effect throughout his distinguished filmmaking career. His documentaries were engaging, challenging and always very watchable,” Lygo said.
“He eschewed comfortable consensus and instead offered a radical, alternative approach on current affairs and a platform for dissenting voices over 50 years,” he added.
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'Thangalaan' is one of the highly anticipated upcoming films in Tamil and the film marks the first-ever union of Chiyaan Vikram with director Pa Ranjith. GV Prakash Kumar is scoring the music for the film, and the composer is set to deliver robust music for the periodic drama. Director Pa Ranjith has been conducting a musical event named Margazhiyil Makkalisai.
Recently, GV Prakash Kumar graced the event, and the composer took everyone by surprise as he crooned a few lines of a 'Thangalaam' song. The video of the same is going viral on the internet, and we think you mustn’t miss it!
The first single is getting ready to be released, and the makers are more likely to drop it on the occasion of Pongal.
'Thangalaan' ws slated to be released on January 26, but it seems like the periodic drama might be postponed. The new release date of 'Thangalaan' is expected to be made official along with the film's first single. The post-production work for the film is happening steadily, and the makers aim to have the film premiered at multiple film festivals ahead of its theatrical release.
‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ unveils power-packed action in new poster
Directed by Pa Ranjith, 'Thangalaan' features Chiyaan Vikram in the lead role with Malavika Mohanan, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Pasupathy, and Daniel Caltagirone in pivotal roles. Touted to be a periodic drama, 'Thangalaan' will handle the evolution of KGF, and the film is set between the 1870s to 1940s.
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AEW has seemingly revealed the new and updated design of their AEW World Championship. The debut of this belt could be very soon following a new champion being crowned last night at Worlds End.
Previously, MJF held a title custom-made for him when he became the world champion. He called this the Triple-B (Big Burberry Belt), one that he ended up holding for more than 400 days. On the media scrum for Worlds End last night, new champion Samoa Joe revealed that he wanted to get rid of the previous design and debut a whole new belt now that he was the champion.
An image surfaced on the internet, reportedly from Red Leather, the company that helps make the belts for AEW. This was a look at the potential design for the belt made for Samoa Joe. It sports one major update, which would be the promotion's logo in full detail with a black background. It is also noticeable that there were changes to the side plates.
AEW is yet to confirm or announce if this is the final design, so this may best be taken with a grain of salt.
Samoa Joe ready for competition after becoming new AEW World Champion
Moments after beating MJF to become the new world champion, Samoa Joe addressed his future challengers now that it was a new era for the promotion.
Joe answered several questions from the reporters, including one regarding who he would want to share the ring with for the title.
He namedropped certain stars, including Hangman Page, and Swerve Strickland, but clarified that this was not a matter of preference as he wanted to take on everyone who wanted to go for his title.
"I'll whip Hangman Adam Page's a** any day of the d**n week. Swerve can get it, sure. Hey, who is your favorite? Go ahead, shout out their name, and I'll whip their a**. Like, you'll think this is going to be like, 'I want this guy, I want that guy.' I'll take them all." [From 52:21 - 52:33]
A new belt design would be fitting for a new champion, and MJF's custom belt design will now end up being retired, ending up as one of the most legendary belts in the promotion's history.
What are your thoughts on the new potential title design? Let us know in the comments section below.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood closed out an up and down 2023 with “Wonka” regaining No. 1 at the box office, strong sales for “The Color Purple” and an overall $9 billion in ticket sales that improved on 2022’s grosses but fell about $2 billion shy of pre-pandemic norms.
The New Year’s weekend box office this year lacked a true blockbuster. (This time last year, “Avatar: The Way of Water” was inundating theaters.) Instead, a wide array of films – among them “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” “The Boys in the Boat,” “Migration,” “Ferrari,” “The Iron Claw” and “Anyone But You” – sought to break out over the year’s most lucrative box-office corridor.
The top choice, though, remained “Wonka,” Paul King’s musical starring Timothée Chalamet as a young Willy Wonka. In its third weekend, the Warner Bros. release collected an estimated $24 million Friday through Sunday and $31.8 million factoring in estimates for the Monday holiday. That brings the film’s domestical total to $142.5 million.
That bested Warner Bros.’ own “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” which, like previous DC superhero films, is struggling. James Wan’s “Aquaman” sequel starring Jason Momoa took in $19.5 million in its second weekend to bring its two-week haul to a modest $84.7 million including New Year’s Day estimates.
The original “Aquaman,” which ultimately surpassed $1.1 billion worldwide, had grossed $215.4 million over a similar period in 2018 – more than double that of the sequel. Internationally, “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” added $50.5 million.
Weekend sales only tell part of the story this time of year. From Christmas through New Year’s, when kids are out of school and many adults aren’t working, every day is like Saturday to film distributors.
“The Color Purple,” Blitz Bazawule’s adaptation of the 2005 stage musical from Alice Walker’s novel, debuted on Monday and led all movies on Christmas with $18 million. Through the week, the Warner Bros. release has grossed $50 million, including $13 million Friday through Sunday. That’s a strong start for the crowd-pleaser starring Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson and Danielle Brooks. Audiences gave it an “A” CinemaScore.
The roughly $100 million production, which boasts Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg and Quincy Jones (all from the 1985 film) as producers, should play well through awards season. It’s nominated for several Golden Globes and expected to be in the Oscar mix.
“We saw this opportunity to go wide at Christmas since there were so few movies and we were confident the movie would be well received,” said Jeffrey Goldstein, distribution chief for Warner Bros. “Going into the competitive landscape that’s so thin in January and February, the excitement of awards season could really help ignite a bigger box office.”
Despite a blockbuster-less holiday frame, the last weekend of the year pushed the industry past $9 billion in box office for the year in U.S. and Canadian theaters for the first time since before the pandemic. Ticket sales on the year were up 21% from 2022, according to data firm Comscore.
Still, it was a mark that seemed more easily within reach during the summer highs of Barbenheimer when both “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” were breaking box-office records.
The enormous success of those two films changed the trajectory of Hollywood’s 2023, but so did the monthslong actors and writers strikes. Those forced the postponement of some top films (most notably “Dune: Part Two” ), diminishing an already patchwork fall lineup with few guaranteed ticket-sellers. One exception was the last-minute addition of “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” which set a new record for concert films.
This year, Hollywood needed Swift and every penny to reach $9 billion. It crossed that threshold Saturday, with one day to spare. That total, though, still doesn’t come close to the $11 billion-plus years that preceded the pandemic. The number of wide releases in 2023 came about 20 films shy of those released in 2019.
The production delays caused by the strikes could have an even greater impact on 2024. Several top releases have already been postponed until at least the following year, including “Mission: Impossible” and “Spider-Verse” sequels. After a rocky year for Marvel and a string of less predictable hits, Hollywood will have to hope it can adapt to changing audience tastes – and that another “Barbie” is lurking somewhere.
“It’s an $11 billion business. We’re climbing our way back,” said Goldstein. “This next year is going to be a big challenge because of the strikes. But we’re seeing very clearly in 2023, when there are movies out there that people want to see, they come.”
Meanwhile, a host of releases sought to capitalize over the holidays – and most succeeded.
“This crop of seven wide releases at the end of the year, they got us over the hump of $9 billion,” said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for data firm Comscore. “This final push of the year provided great insight into what audiences are looking for. It’s movies big and small. It’s different types of movies.”
Though “Wonka” won out as the family movie choice for the holidays, Universal Pictures’ “Migration” is attracting young audiences, too. The animated movie from “Minions”-maker Illumination notched $17.2 million in 3,839 theaters in its second weekend, and $59.4 million since opening.
“The Boys in the Boat,” the George Clooney-directed sports drama, grossed $24.6 million since opening Dec. 25. The Amazon MGM Studios release, about the U.S. men’s crew in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, wasn’t a smash with critics (58% “fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes) but audiences gave it an “A” CinemaScore. “The Boys in the Boat,” which cost about $40 million to make, could hold well in coming weeks.
Though romantic comedies have largely migrated to streaming platforms, Sony Pictures’ “Anyone But You” is proving the genre can still work in theaters. The film, starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, collected $9 million in its second weekend to bring its total to $27.6 million through Monday.
Sean Durkin’s wrestling drama “The Iron Claw” is also performing well. The A24 film, starring Zac Efron, Holt McCallany and Jeremy Allen White, has grossed $18 million since opening Dec. 22, including $5 million on the three-day weekend. The film dramatizes the tragic story of the Von Erich family.
Michael Mann’s “Ferrari,” a project the director sought to make for three decades, took in $10.9 million since launching in theaters on Monday, including $4.1 million for the weekend. While that ranks as one of the biggest debuts for indie distributor Neon, it’s nowhere near what a movie that cost close to $100 million to make needs to turn a profit.
The film, starring Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari, has been celebrated by critics, but appears likely to follow Mann’s previous film, 2015’s “Blackhat” ($19.6 million worldwide against a $70 million budget), as a commercial disappointment.
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.
1. “Wonka,” $24 million.
2. “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” $19.5 million.
3. “Migration,” $17.2 million.
4. “The Color Purple,” $13 million.
5. “Anyone But You,” $9 million.
6. “The Boys in the Boat,” $8.3 million.
7. “The Iron Claw,” $5 million.
8. “Ferrari,” $4.1 million.
9. “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” $2.9 million.
10. “The Boy and the Heron,” $2.5 million.
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As we are set to welcome 2024, the makers of 'Rathnam' starring Vishal are also planning to share an exciting update. The film's first single will be releasing tomorrow, January 1, at 7 AM. The first single titled 'Vaarai Rathnam' is composed by Devi Sri Prasad musical and lyrics penned by Viveka.
'Rathnam' marks Vishal's third union with director Hari after the superhit films 'Thaamirabharani' and 'Poojai’.
Priya Bhavani Shankar plays the female lead opposite Vishal to pair up with the actor for the first time, while Hari's directorial also has Samuthirakani, Yogibabu and Gautham Vasudev Menon in significant roles.
Vishal tears up condoling Vijayakant's demise
The shooting of 'Rathnam' aka 'Vishal 34' has reached the film stage, and the film is set to be wrapped up within a month. It's going to be an action drama from Vishal and Hari, and the lead actor will take a furious role in the rural action drama packed with action sequences.
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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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Our faith in the future of television was truly tested in 2023. The year was marked by an unprecedented industry strike sparked by the emergence of artificial intelligence in the writer’s rooms. The past 12 months also brought about the end of shows such as Snowfall and The Wonder Years, as well as some excellent limited series—namely Lawmen: Bass Reeves and Swarm.
With the quality of TV taking a hit in 2023, there’s still plenty of optimism for 2024. Shows like All American, Harlem, and Quinta Brunson’s Abbott Elementary will all be returning, and there’s a whole slate of projects coming back after cliffhanging winter finales. As we enter the new year, it’s important that we look back at the shows that shaped the year that preceded it. From powerful crime dramas to family-themed comedies, here are the Best Shows of 2023.
From Girls Trip and The Blackening writer Tracy Oliver, “Harlem” follows four best friends in Harlem — Camille (Meagan Good), Tye (Jerrie Johnson), Quinn (Grace Byers) and Angie (Shonique Shandai) — who navigate new phases of their careers, relationships and big city dreams together. Season two chronicled Camille and Ian’s (Tyler Lepley) reconciliation. On December 6, 2023, Amazon renewed the series for a third season, set to premiere in 2024.
Based on the life of former professional football player Spencer Paysinger, All American has captured the imagination of viewers nationwide for 5 amazing seasons. This past year, we saw Spencer (Daniel Ezra) and Olivia (Samantha Logan) express their true feelings for each other, a life-changing situation for Patience (Chelsea Tavares), a new chapter for Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) and Layla (Greta Onieogou), and the tragic death of Billy Baker, played by Taye Diggs. One can only wonder about the surprises in store for Season 6.
This Paramount+ series is based on the life of the first African American Deputy U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi River, Bass Reeves. Starring David Oyelowo in the titular role, Lawmen: Bass Reeves was met with critical acclaim throughout its eight-episode run, and shined a much-needed light on the story of this iconic figure in American history. For his efforts as Reeves, Oyelowo earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actor, Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television at this year’s upcoming ceremony.
Created by the Emmy-winning writer Lena Waithe, The Chi really pushed the envelope during its sixth season last year. Kevin left Chicago to pursue a new life on the West Coast, Emmett had a life-saving decision to make, Papa wanted to stay as connected to his father as possible, and so many other storylines existed—and it’s only the first half of the season. While the next set of episodes may come to define this acclaimed series, The Chi is already a classic in the eyes of many.
In March, Prime Video debuted an unexpected hit titled Swarm. It tells the story of Dre, a young woman who is obsessed with a pop star. The show is a deep dive into her life, her desire, her fandom, and how it takes her to dark, unexpected places. Dominique Fishback delivered a masterful performance in the lead role, and earned a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
Quinta Brunson’s award-winning comedy took the world by storm in 2021. During its second season, viewers saw the show hone in on Janine and Gregory’s chemistry, and what it means for the future. With the finale building anticipation for Season 3, and a cast that includes Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, William Stanford Davis, and more, Abbott Elementary will continue to be a television powerhouse for years to come.
This reimagined version of the iconic comedy The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air burst onto the scene in 2022 and became the year’s surprise hit. In staying true to the essence of the original, Bel-Air added a more serious tone to the show, and tackled topics such as racism, drug abuse, sexuality, and so much more. In March, the series was renewed for a third season, further building anticipation into what the future of Will’s story will hold.
Since 2018, Grown-ish has provided resonate stories of college life that we all could relate to. Love, friendships, family, financial struggle—this show had it all. For the first half of its final season, we saw Junior (Marcus Scribner) come into his own as a college student, creating funny and unforgettable television moments along the way. When the series finale airs in 2024, Grown-ish will truly be missed.
Inspired by the 1988 series of the same name, The Wonder Years that tells the story of the Williams family during the late 1960s. The series follows 12-year-old Dean, as he navigates growing up in a Black middle-class family in Montgomery, Alabama, and the friendship, laughter, and lessons learned along the way. It was a beautifully scripted show that featured Don Cheadle as the narrator, along with a stellar cast. Unfortunately, The Wonder Years was canceled after two seasons, but it still doesn’t erase the powerful moments it provided along the way.
Throughout its six seasons, Damson Idris made a powerful statement with his performance as Franklin Saint in John FX’s Snowfall. Alongside Idris, it featured Amin Joseph, Angela Lewis, Isaiah John, Malcolm Mays, and more. Viewers saw the rise and fall of a drug kingpin, as well as the long lasting effects of crack cocaine on an entire generation. This past season was particularly special because it was the show’s last, and was a testament to John Singleton’s cinematic genius.
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By Emma Dupuy
It’s Saturday morning. You are barely awake, with a cup of coffee in your hand, and your gaze wanders to the window. It’s raining. So you make up your mind. This afternoon, you will go to a museum.
But what if, without realizing it, you just made a good decision for your health?
That’s the hypothesis put forward by the Association des Médecins francophones du Canada in 2018, when it launched the museum prescriptions program in partnership with the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The project, now completed, has enabled thousands of patients to get a doctor’s prescription to visit a museum, either on their own or accompanied. The aim of the prescription was to promote the recovery and well-being of patients with chronic illnesses (hypertension, diabetes), neurological conditions, cognitive disorders or mental health problems. The decision to write the prescription was left to the discretion of the doctor.
Five years in, this pioneering initiative has inspired other innovative projects. So we are now seeing an increasing number of museum-based wellness activities ranging from museum yoga to guided meditations with works of art, as well as the practice of slow contemplation or “slow looking.”
There’s no shortage of possibilities, and they all help to reinforce the same idea, that art is good for us.
Beyond first impressions
These initiatives have recently made headlines in national media on both sides of the Atlantic, in France and Canada, and are gaining in visibility in the general public. Because of the popularity of these activities, more and more claims are being made that a visit to the museum can have “powerful anti-stress properties,” be a “miracle cure for stress,” or have other “incredible benefits.”
Talk about enthusiasm!
Yet, as a certified neuroscientist, I can’t help but wonder why, given the extraordinarily relaxing effects that are being claimed, crowds aren’t flocking to our museums every day.
And that gives us all the more reason to look at the scientific reports and studies that have recently been published on the subject.
Is art good for you? From intuition to observation
In 2019, the World Health Organization published an extensive report compiling evidence on the role of arts and cultural activities in promoting health and well-being. The authors of this report attempted to move away from the sweeping claim that the benefits of art could constitute a universal solution to health problems, like a type of home remedy.
Instead, they encourage new, more precise and rigorous approaches to looking at the question, based on observation of the psychological, physiological and behavioural responses induced by certain specific components of artistic activity (aesthetic engagement, sensory stimulation, physical activity, etc.).
Actor or spectator?
What’s specific about a museum visit is that it is a so-called receptive artistic activity – in other words, it is not about producing art (painting, drawing, composing). It does, however, have the advantage of being accessible and already well established in our collective habits, making it a good candidate for health prevention.
The question is whether art exposure, alone, is enough to reap its benefits. In other words, does the simple fact of being in contact with art have specific effects?
Healthier consumers of culture
Research has been carried out in England on samples of several thousand individuals whose long-term health indicators were monitored, and who were asked for 10 years to report on their habits in terms of cultural and artistic activities.
This research shows that individuals who regularly (every two or three months, or more) visit cultural venues (theatres, opera houses, museums, galleries) have a 50 per cent lower risk of dementia and depression, and a 40 per cent lower risk of developing a geriatric frailty syndrome (age-related decline in health and loss of functional independence).
Does that mean that exposure to art could lead to healthier aging?
Perhaps, but whether cultural involvement is the cause of the improvement in health markers observed in these studies, has yet to be confirmed. To do this, cohort studies and randomized controlled trials are required. However, this type of study has yet to be done.
In search of the active ingredients
There is one other question, and it’s a big one! It’s the question of why.
Why would art, and visual art in particular, do me good? What happens in my body when I encounter a work of art, and how does this contact transform me and help to keep me healthier – if this is the case?
This was the question Mikaela Law, a psychology researcher at the University of Auckland in New Zealand, and her colleagues asked in 2021. They reviewed the scientific literature for studies on the physiological response to the visual arts and its effect on self-reported stress.
Some of the studies listed in her work show that contact with artwork can lower blood pressure, heart rate and the cortisol secreted in saliva. Such changes reflect a reduction in the body’s state of guardedness, also called stress. This change appears to be perceived by the individual, reflected by the reduction in the stress he or she feels after exposure.
Other studies, on the other hand, have observed no effects.
So, if contact with visual art is likely to bring about physical and psychological relaxation for the viewer, it may not be a sufficient condition for improved health.
This conclusion invites us to qualify our conclusions and reflect more deeply on what happens at the moment of an encounter with a work that might condition its effects on an individual’s psyche.
Today is Saturday…
You’ve decided you’re going to the museum.
This decision will likely be good for your health.
It’s also likely to depend on the museum you choose, and how you visit it.
However one thing’s certain: going to a museum means you will greatly increase your chances of having a pleasant day!
Emma Dupuy is aPostdoctoral researcher in cognitive neuroscience at Université de Montréal.
The Conversation arose out of deep-seated concerns for the fading quality of our public discourse and recognition of the vital role that academic experts could play in the public arena. Information has always been essential to democracy. It’s a societal good, like clean water. But many now find it difficult to put their trust in the media and experts who have spent years researching a topic. Instead, they listen to those who have the loudest voices. Those uninformed views are amplified by social media networks that reward those who spark outrage instead of insight or thoughtful discussion. The Conversation seeks to be part of the solution to this problem, to raise up the voices of true experts and to make their knowledge available to everyone. The Conversation publishes nightly at 9 p.m. on FlaglerLive.
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As the curtain draws on the latest season of Gege Akutami's magnum opus, fans are preparing themselves for Jujutsu Kaisen season 3, after it was announced by MAPPA a couple of days ago.
Season 2 of Jujutsu Kaisen witnessed carnage on a level never seen before, as the entire city of Shibuya was left in shambles after the battle between Sukuna and Mahoraga, which caused death and destruction on an unprecedented scale. Further, fans had to bid a tearful goodbye to several beloved characters, who met an untimely end in the Shibuya arc.
With the announcement of a new season of the anime, which would adapt the Culling Games arc, fans expect to see the introduction of several new characters to fill the void left by the tragic deaths of the Shibuya arc. Naturally, fans of the anime are excited for the new faces all set to make their debut in Jujutsu Kaisen season 3.
10 characters who are set to make their long-awaited debut in Jujutsu Kaisen season 3
1) Kinji Hakari
Ever since he made his first appearance in chapter 154 of the manga, Kinji Hakari has captivated fans all over the world with his distinctive and charismatic personality, coupled with his unique abilities and an unorthodox way of fighting. Throughout his various appearances in the Culling Game arc, Hakari has established himself as a favorite among fans.
Hakari is a third year student at Tokyo Jujutsu High, who was suspended after clashing with authorities. Despite that, he was held in high regard by Satoru Gojo, who considered him one of the few people who could surpass him one day. As such, his appearance in the upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 is highly anticipated by fans.
2) Hajime Kashimo
Perhaps one of the most integral characters of the Culling Game arc, Hajime Kashimo's debut in Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 is highly anticipated by fans.
His most memorable moment in the arc came during his fight against Kinji Hakari, where he almost killed the latter several times. Eventually portrayed as a minor antagonist, Kashimo eventually joins the protagonists' side, following his battle against Hakari.
3) Hiromi Higuruma
In the Culling Game arc of the Jujutsu Kaisen manga, fans were introduced to the lawyer-turned-sorcerer Hiromi Higuruma, who went on to become one of the most beloved characters of the series. His most memorable moment came during his fight with Yuji Itadori, where the latter's physical prowess left him impressed.
Prior to awakening as a Jujutsu sorcerer, Higuruma was a defense attorney, who, due to his sense of justice, took on cases that were deemed to be incredibly tough, in order to protect those who were wrongfully accused. He eventually lost his faith in the justice system after witnessing several innocent people get convicted of crimes they didn't commit, which led him down a darker path.
4) Fumihiko Takaba
With an ability powerful enough to potentially rival Satoru Gojo, Fumihiko Takaba was introduced in the Culling Game arc as a comedic character. He was revealed to be a failing comedian who was granted a Cursed Technique after being turned into a sorcerer by Kenjaku in order to participate in the Culling Game.
Despite failing to make a single person laugh with his jokes in his long career, Takaba's exceptionally goofy personality makes him a favorite among fans, who cannot wait to see him make his debut in Jujutsu Kaisen season 3.
5) Hana Kurusu
Introduced in the Culling Game arc with a past link to Megumi Fushiguro, Hana Kurusu was revealed to be a sorcerer who shared her body with Angel, an incarnated sorcerer from the Heian Era. She was revealed to have participated in the Culling Game so that Angel could hunt down and kill the Disgraced One, Ryomen Sukuna.
Hana's friendly and likeable personality mirrored that of Yuji Itadori, who was in a predicament similar to her and Angel. Her motivation to help people came from Megumi, who had once saved her from a Cursed Spirit several years back.
6) Yorozu
Yorozu is another ancient sorcerer from the Heian Era who was reincarnated into Tsumiki Fushiguro's body by Kenjaku, in order to participate in the Culling Game. She was apparently obsessed with Sukuna and had only one goal in mind - to fight and teach The King of Curses about love.
Her most memorable moment in the arc certainly came during her epic battle against Sukuna, which fans cannot wait to see get adapted in Jujutsu Kaisen season 3.
7) Takako Uro
As one of the more interesting characters to debut in Jujutsu Kaisen season 3, Takako Uro made a significant impact in the manga during her fight with Yuta Okkotsu.
Like many others, Takako was one of the ancient sorcerers from the Heian Era who was reincarnated by Kenjaku. Her ability to manipulate space made her one of the most powerful players of the Culling Game, as she was one of the highest-scoring players in the intial stages of the game, who even managed to briefly overwhelm Yuta during their fight.
8) Ryu Ishigori
Driven by an insatiable hunger for fighting worthy opponents, Ryu Ishigori was certainly an interesting addition to the vast cast of characters in the Culling Game arc. He was an ancient sorcerer who lived about 400 years prior to the current timeline of the series.
Despite fighting modest opponents during his past life, Ishigori was seemingly left unsatisfied and wanted to fight stronger opponents who would quell his hunger. After being reincarnated to participate in the Culling Game, Ishigori intercepted the fight between Takako Uro and Yuta Okkotsu, which led to a memorable three-way battle royal between them.
9) Charles Bernard
Another interesting addition to the series, Charles Bernard was an aspiring mangaka who was forced to participate in the Culling Game after gaining a Cursed Technique.
He was seemingly depressed after having his dreams of becoming a mangaka being taken over by Jujutsu sorcery, as evident from his memorable fight against Kinji Hakari. Thereby, his appearance is certainly anticipated by fans in Jujutsu Kaisen season 3.
10) Reggie Star
Similar to the majority of the characters in the list, Reggie Star was a sorcerer from the past who was reincarnated by Kenjaku to participate in the lethal game. He served as one of the major antagonists for the arc, leading his own group of sorcerers and eliminating those who opposed them.
Despite proving to be a formidable fighter in his battle against Megumi, his overconfidence in his abilities led to his downfall.
Final thoughts
It's safe to say that the Culling Game arc in the upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 is shaping up to be an absolute game-changer for the series. It diverges from the usual format of the show, due to the absence of Jujutsu society's trump card, Satoru Gojo.
As such, it is in the hands of the rest of the Jujutsu sorcerers to participate in the Culling Game in order to rescue Gojo from the Prison Realm and put an end to Kenjaku's schemes. With the addition of a new cast of eccentric characters, the hype and anticipation for Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 is certainly through the roof.
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Cartoon mr. fishHappy 2024 America! by boothdwDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2023 2 Comments on Happy 2024 America! Share this:TweetEmailPrintWhatsAppReddit
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John Fetterman acknowledges having “dark conversations” about harming himself before he hit “the emergency brake” and sought treatment for depression.
He remembers thinking about his three school-age kids. “I can’t be a blueprint for my children. I can’t let them be left alone or not to understand why he would have done that,” the first-term Pennsylvania Democrat told NBC’s “Meet the Press” in a deeply personal and introspective interview taped before the broadcast that aired Sunday.
So he checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, last Feb. 15. “There was nowhere else to go,” he said, describing how he often felt during his stay that “there wasn’t any hope sometimes and like, ‘What do I have left?’”
He also wondered whether he would survive politically.
“When it got released where I was and where it was going, it was a big story. And so, I had assumed that that would be the end of my career,” he said
When he sought treatment for clinical depression, Fetterman was still coping with the effects of the stroke he had in May 2022, during his campaign for one of the Senate’s most contested seats. “My heart technically stopped, and it was a very touch-and-go situation,” said Fetterman, 54. A pacemaker was implanted with a defibrillator to manage two heart conditions, atrial fibrillation and cardiomyopathy.
His victory over Republican Mehmet Oz had helped Democrats keep control of the Senate and made him a national figure. It was the height of his political career. But he couldn’t make it out of bed at his home in Braddock, in western Pennsylvania.
“I really scared my kids, and they thought, ’You won, Dad. Why aren’t we enough? Why are you still so sad? Why are you even more sad?’ And it was hard for — to explain why I was. And, of course, a 9-year-old child wouldn’t understand that. And it was awful,” Fetterman said.
So much so that he said he “pleaded not to go down to D.C.” later that November for orientation sessions in Washington for newly elected lawmakers.
His favorite holiday was nearing, yet he was unable to think about getting Christmas presents for his children and “dreading” his swearing in on Capitol Hill early in the new year.
Within two months, he was at Walter Reed. Aides had described the new senator as being withdrawn and uninterested in eating, discussing work or the usual banter with staff.
“This is a conversation that I’ve had with myself and anybody that knows they’re unable to address their depression, is they start to have dark conversations with themself about self-harm,” Fetterman said. “And things continued to kind of tick off the list. And then I kind of hit the emergency brake.”
He added, “I knew I needed help.”
Before checking into Walter Reed, Fetterman had never publicly discussed his battle with depression. He has since said that he has experienced it on and off throughout his life.
He left Walter Reed at the end of March after six weeks of inpatient treatment with his depression “in remission,” according to a statement from his office.
Doctors describe “remission” as when a patient responds to treatment so that they have returned to normal social function and they are indistinguishable from someone who has never had depression.
Fetterman has since become a visible presence in the Capitol, bantering with reporters, joking with Senate colleagues and speaking up at Senate hearings.
To others who are now “facing a really dark holiday time,” Fetterman offered this guidance: “I know that last year’s was desolate. And this year’s might be desolate. Next year’s can be the best ever. And that’s what happened for me.”
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Vijay has kick-started his next film with director Venkat Prabhu, and the film shooting has been progressing steadily. The upcoming film has been tentatively titled ‘Thalapathy 68’, and Vijay is said to be playing a dual role. The first look poster of 'Thalapathy 68' will be unveiled today, December 31, evening as a treat to fans for the New Year.
‘Thalapathy 68’ marks Vijay’s reunion with ‘Bigil’ makers.
‘Thalapathy 68’ first look is said to be following the pattern of ‘Bigil’ first look as it is claimed to have a dual look of Vijay. ‘Bigil’ first look featured Vijay’s characters as Rayappan and Bigil (Michael), and it turned out to be one of the fans’ favorite first-look posters of Vijay. Likewise, the makers have decided to disclose Vijay’s dual look for ‘Thalapathy 68’ through the first look poster, and they are set to repeat the magic.
Vijay will reportedly portray a teenager in one of the dual roles, and director Venkat Prabhu utilized de-aging technology to capture the younger aspects of the main character. This is anticipated to be an excellent delight for fans, with reports suggesting the film will be named 'GOAT' (Greatest One Across Time).
Vijay Sethupathi admits he was 'afraid' of talking to Katrina Kaif on sets of 'Merry Christmas'. Details inside
Touted to be a time travel drama, ‘Thalapathy 68’ is a multi-starrer drama and the film star cast includes Meenakshi Chaudhary, Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Laila, Sneha, Yogi Babu, VTV Ganesh, Ajmal, Mohan, and Jayaram among others. Yuvan Shankar Raja is scoring the music, while the film’s release date is yet to be locked.
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CUSA Games Today: How to Watch CUSA Games, TV Schedule, Live Streaming Options - Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 2:10 PM EST|Updated: 52 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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Home • Videos WATCH: ESSENCE Best of 2023 Fashion READ MORE LESS By Essence · Updated December 31, 2023 Take a trip down memory lane and check out some of our favorite fashion moments in 2023. TOPICS: Black fashion essence fashion
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All roads lead to Pasadena, California on New Year's Day as the city witnesses another edition of the annual Rose Bowl Parade. At least 800,000 spectators are expected to find their way to the city streets as marching bands and riders on horseback parade the streets.
The theme of this year's edition of the parade is “Celebrating a World of Music: The Universal Language.” The theme was chosen to reflect the uniting nature of music “in a world of different cultures, beliefs, hopes, and dreams.” The 110th annual Rose Bowl game is scheduled to kick off just after the parade.
Also Read: Why is Michigan playing Alabama in the Rose Bowl? List of players opting out, favorites, and more, Rose Bowl opt-outs and injury report: Top Alabama and Michigan players not playing in bowl game
What day is the Rose Bowl parade?
The Rose Bowl Parade is an annual event that holds on New Year's Day. It is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. local time(PST) on New Year's Day. It will move about five miles down the city's Colorado Boulevard. It will set out at the corner of Green Street and Orange Grove Boulevard. It will then turn east onto Colorado Boulevard before dispersing at Villa Street.
There will be curbside seating available for the Rose Bowl Parade with priority given to firstcomers. Spectators willing to catch glimpses of the parade can take their place along the route as early as noon on Dec. 31. They are however advised to dress for cold weather. All vehicular movements will cease on the parade route from 10 p.m. on New Year's Eve through 2 p.m. on New Year's Day.
Viewers can also follow the parade from the comfort of their homes by watching it on ABC, NBC, or Univision. The broadcast will start at 8 a.m. (PT)/11 a.m. (ET). There are also streaming options such as YouTube and Pluto TV where the event can be followed live.
CBS anchor Jericka Duncan, actor Gabrielle Elyse, and “Dance Moms” star Pressley Hosbach will host the 2024 Rose Bowl Parade. The parade will also feature several celebrities including award-winning actress Audra McDonald, Jordin Sparks, among others.
The Rose Bowl game which follows the parade will kick off at 5 p.m. (ET). No. 1 Michigan will face No. 4 Alabama in what is also the College Football Playoff semi-final. The game is a step away from the ultimate college football prize for two teams that have been amazing this season. Michigan comes into the game unbeaten after 13 games in 2023 while Alabama is 12-1.
The winner of the encounter will face either Washington or Texas in the national championship game.
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Nearly half of all states will raise the minimum wage in 2024
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 7:57 PM CST|Updated: 5 minutes ago
(CNN) - Millions of workers will get a pay bump when the clock strikes midnight on Monday, January 1.
Nearly half of all U.S. states and the District of Columbia will increase their minimum wage in 2024.
Washington state will continue to have the highest minimum wage in the country at $16.28 an hour. That’s up from $15.74 an hour.
And over in Hawaii, workers will receive the largest increase, raising its minimum wage to $14 an hour.
And Washington D.C. will have the highest hourly minimum wage in the country at $17.05. The city will raise its minimum wage again this summer.
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The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill six member positions and one alternate position on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. It is a volunteer opportunity to work with the
City of Tacoma administration.
The Commission is comprised of 13 members and an alternate, including one youth or young adult under the age of 25. Terms are for three-years each, unless filling an unexpired term. Members shall demonstrate experience or expertise with immigrant issues, as well as a commitment to all immigrant and refugee communities.
The purpose of the Commission is to engage Tacoma’s immigrant and refugee communities to craft an inclusive, intentional, and welcoming community together and to work with community partners to identify and advance positive outcomes for members of this diverse population and for the City of Tacoma as a whole. The Commission recognizes its joint concerns for safety, housing, health, and equitable access to opportunities for the benefit of all families here in Tacoma.
The City is committed to creating an equitable and anti-racist organization and wants its Committees, Boards, and Commissions to reflect Tacoma’s diverse community. For these vacancies, BIPOC individuals, LGBTQ individuals, individuals with disabilities, seniors, youth/young people, veterans immigrants, and refugees are especially encouraged to apply.
Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by Sunday, January 28, 2024 at servetacoma@cityoftacoma.org. Questions about the application process, requests for the application in an alternate format, or requests to submit additional documents may be directed to Elizabeth Wing
in the City Clerk’s Office at servetacoma@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 591-55178.
Additional information on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs is available here.
Appointed applicants are required to complete five Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act trainings provided by the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, within 90 days of being appointed to a Committee, Board, or Commission.
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Broncos out of playoff contention despite beating Chargers
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos got that spark they were looking for with a quarterback switch — from their defense, anyway.
The red-zone woes are still there for the offense. Same with the struggles to find a consistent ground game. At least, though, the Broncos are headed into a new year on a feel-good note even if they were officially eliminated from the playoff race.
Jarrett Stidham threw for 224 yards and a touchdown in an uneven performance during his first start in place of a benched Russell Wilson as the Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16-9 on Sunday.
Stidham earned his first career NFL win as a starter thanks to some timely plays, such as a nifty 54-yard catch-and-run for a score by Lil’Jordan Humphrey and a stellar defensive performance. The Broncos (8-8) forced one turnover and held the Chargers to 2-of-11 on third down.
“Once I got back to my locker, texted my wife just what a cool feeling it is to get my first NFL win,” said Stidham, who earned his first ‘W’ as a starter since leading Auburn to a 63-14 win over Purdue in the Music City Bowl on Dec. 28, 2018. “But with that, it’s not about me. ... It’s about the team getting the eighth win of the year.”
Despite the victory, the Broncos saw their playoff chances end when Kansas City beat Cincinnati. The Broncos haven't been to the playoffs since winning the Super Bowl following the 2015 season.
It was a matchup of backup against backup, with Stidham supplanting Wilson in an effort to try to spark a sporadic offense. The Chargers (5-11) went with Easton Stick for a third straight start after the injury to Justin Herbert.
Stidham was both solid and shaky in stepping in for Wilson, who saw the team average 21.7 points a game under his watch.
“(Stidham) was collected, calm,” Broncos coach Sean Payton said. “He was efficient in and out of the huddle.”
Los Angeles made it 16-9 with 1:17 left on a 52-yard field goal from Cameron Dicker and tried an onside kick. It was recovered by Alex Singleton. Stidham took two knees to end the game.
The game changed complexion at the start of the fourth quarter when D.J. Jones knocked the ball out of the hands of Austin Ekeler, with Josey Jewell recovering the fumble in Chargers territory.
Denver turned the turnover into a 20-yard field goal by Wil Lutz to make it 16-6. The Broncos benefited from a pass interference call on Jerry Jeudy near the goal line on fourth down. Two false start penalties, though, moved them back and faced with another fourth-down call, Payton elected to kick.
The Broncos also made a big play on special teams with Zach Allen blocking a 50-yard field goal by Dicker midway through the fourth quarter. They also thwarted a fake punt attempt in the first half.
The Broncos were short-handed at receiver for Stidham, with receiver Courtland Sutton (concussion) and Marvin Mims Jr. (hamstring) sidelined. Humphrey had two catches for 69 yards, while Jeudy made three receptions for 54 yards after being under the weather earlier in the week.
As a team captain, Wilson briefly got on the field for the opening coin flip. He spent the afternoon on the sideline in what could be the first of his last two games with the Broncos. The nine-time Pro Bowler was benched last Wednesday by Payton, who said he was looking for an offensive boost. Wilson later said he was approached after a win over Kansas City on Oct. 29 about altering his contract or risk being benched.
Wilson has a $37 million injury guarantee for 2025 that’s triggered in March if he fails a physical. The Broncos wanted him to push back the date to give them flexibility, but Wilson rejected it. Payton dodged the topic after the game.
“When the season ends, and you have questions specific to all of that — I wasn’t privy to the dialogue — but you’ll be able to ask the appropriate people,” Payton said. “Russ has been fantastic this week.”
Stidham vouched for that.
“We were communicating on the sideline," said Stidham, who made two starts last season with the Raiders. "I can’t speak highly enough about him.”
Stick finished with 220 yards passing. He stepped in when Herbert broke his right index finger in the second quarter against the Broncos on Dec. 10.
“I’m just really frustrated and I think we all are, because we don’t have the results,” Stick said. “Right now, we’re not winning football games and that hurts.”
MACK’S SACKS
Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack eclipsed the 100-sack mark when he brought down Stidham in the second quarter.
“It’s a landmark number,” Chargers interim coach Giff Smith said. “It’s a crazy number.”
In addition, it was also Mack’s 16th sack of the season, which is a new career best.
INJURY REPORT
Broncos: RT Mike McGlinchey (ribs) and special teams player Delarrin Turner-Yell (knee) left in the first quarter.
UP NEXT
Chargers: Host Kansas City on Jan. 6 or 7.
Broncos: At Las Vegas on Jan. 6 or 7.
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A total of R4 400 was raised for the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) at the Kowie River Swim on Thursday December 28 was R4400. Included in that amount were the winnings of two swimmers who chose to donate their prize money to the NSRI.
Organiser Pierre Coetzer said he was pleased with the turnout, given the conditions: it was very windy and, with the easterly blowing hard, there was an upwelling of cold water that made the conditions in the water quite challenging.
The NSRI team of volunteers was on hand in case of emergency, and Ndlambe Municipality’s river patrol kept a watchful eye.
There were several out of town competitors, who are on holiday on the Sunshine Coast; however, locals proved consistent, acquitting themselves well in the face of national competition.
There were prizes for the first three under-17 boys and girls, and for the first three 18 years and older men and women.
The event was hosted by Halyards Hotel, and the Royal St Andrew’s Hotel sponsored R7500 in cash prizes. There were also vouchers totalling R5000 in value from Royal St Andrew’s Hotel, Spar and Debonairs/ Fishaways. Sports n All and Edge were co-sponsors.
17 and under boys
- Will Beatt in the best overall time of 13:04
- Dante Williams
- Reece Coetzer
17 and under girls
- Cassidy Sinclair
- Camilla Heuer
- Reese Noble
18 and older men
- Oliva Lange
- Joao Felizardo
- Travis McGrath
18 and older women
- Robyn Bayne
- Vanessa Hilton-Barber
- Karen White
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Apart from the swimming superstars, celebrities included former SA cricketer Lee Barnard, in the water, and Comrades legend Alan Robb, who accompanied the swimmers in his racing canoe.
The event formed part of the Kowie River Festival that incorporated Anything That Floats, earlier in the day, The inaugural Kowie River Festival was held under the auspices of Sunshine Coast Tourism (SCT). It incorporated the famous Kowie River Swim, Anything That Floats, live music on the water at Tash’s Craft Bar, and an exciting NSRI rescue simulation.
Anything That Floats saw dozens of people, young, old and in between, taking to the water in a colourful variety of inflatables at Kiddies Beach and floating upriver to My Pond Hotel.
The NSRI training exercise saw volunteers rescue two “people” from the water at Kiddies Beach, and a real person from the rocks next to the river, at the sea-end of the caravan park.
Choppy river conditions thanks to strong winds put paid to a ‘float-your-boat’ sunset outdoors vibe at Tash’s Craft Bar; however, many gathered afterwards there to listen to where Candice Juhl and Joe van der Linden as the sun set on a successful and busy day on the Kowie River.
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After the mega blockbuster 'Leo', Vijay has joined hands with director Venkat Prabhu for his next. The shoot of the film tentatively titled 'Thalapathy 68' is progressing and the makers have now unveiled the first look of 'Thalapathy 68'. Ahead of New Year 2024, the makers also launched the title, and 'Thalapathy 68' is now titled 'GOAT' aka The Greatest Of All Time.
Vijay is playing a dual role in Venkat Prabhu's directorial, while the charming actor looks super cool in the first look poster as the look of both his characters have been revealed. It's a Venkat Prabhu hero from the director, and it seems like the director set to deliver an out and out entertainer for Vijay fans.
Fans of Vijay are celebrating the first look on social media as they are delighted with the brilliant poster. Several celebrities have also reacted to the first look of 'GOAT', and the Vijay's film top the social media trending. The second look of 'GOAT' is reported to be unveiled tomorrow (Jan 1), and it's going to be a double treat for fans.
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Meenakshi Chaudhary plays the female lead opposite Vijay, while the multi-starrer drama also has Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Sneha, Laila, Jayaram, Yogi Babu, Mohan, Ajmal, VTV Ganesh, Vaibhav, Premgi Amaren, and Aakash Aravindh among others in pivotal roles. Touted to be a time travel film, 'GOAT’ has music by Yuvan Shankar Raja, while the film's cinematography is handled by Siddhartha Nuni.
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KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi has won reelection with more than 70% of the vote, the country’s election commission said Sunday as opposition candidates and their supporters questioned the validity of the results.
The preliminary results of the Dec. 20 election were announced in the capital, Kinshasa, amid demands from the opposition and some civil society groups for the vote to be rerun due to massive logistical problems that they said had undermined the balloting.
Tshisekedi’s overwhelming declared victory was likely to fuel those concerns. The second-place candidate was businessman Moise Katumbi, who received 18% of the vote, and Martin Fayulu, who received 5%, finished third. Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege, a physician renowned for treating women brutalized by sexual violence in eastern Congo, got less than 1%.
Speaking from his headquarters in the capital after the results were announced, Tshisekedi thanked his supporters for giving him another five-year term.
“You believed in my commitment so that our country can find its place in the concert of nations,” he said. “You have embraced my vision of society. I will spare no effort for more jobs, more purchasing power, more access to basic services at all levels.”
About 18 million people voted in the election, which had a turnout of more than a 40%, according to the election commission. The results will be sent to the constitutional court for confirmation, election chief Denis Kadima said.
Candidates opposing the results have two days to submit their claims, and the constitutional court then has seven days to decide. The final results are expected on January 10, and the president is scheduled to be sworn in at the end of that month.
Congo has a history of disputed elections that can turn violent, and there’s little confidence among many Congolese in the country’s institutions. Before the results were announced Sunday, opposition candidates, including Katumbi, said they rejected the results and called on the population to mobilize.
The logistical problems included many polling stations being late in opening or not opening at all. Some lacked materials, and many voter cards had smudged ink that made them illegible.
Voting in the election had to be extended into a second day— something local observers and civil society organizations have called illegal — and parts of the country were still casting ballots five days after election day.
“If a foreign country considers these elections to be elections, there’s a problem,” Fayulu said at a news conference in the capital Sunday before the results were announced. “It’s a farce, don’t accept (the results).”
Violence was already flaring in parts of the country before the results were announced. In the eastern city of Goma, youth barricaded some main streets demanding a revote. Earlier this week, clashes erupted between some of Fayulu’s supporters and police officers who fired tear gas at protesters who threw rocks and barricaded themselves inside the opposition headquarters.
“These elections are an example of fraud and ballot-box stuffing, flouting any transparent and credible electoral process and, moreover, democracy,” said Bienvenu Matumo, a member of LUCHA, a local rights group.
Leading up to and during the vote, the election commission was accused of not being transparent enough. The East African Community said its election observer mission was not granted access to Congo, and the European Union canceled its mission after authorities did not authorize the use of satellite equipment by EU monitors.
Congo analysts say the thousands of observers that were in the country were unable to say whether the irregularities had an impact on the overall integrity of the results, leaving it to the election commission.
Tshisekedi already has spent much of his time in office trying to gain legitimacy after a disputed 2018 election that some observers said Fayulu had actually won.
Overall, Tshisekedi’s track record has been spotty. He’s struggled to stem violence in the east, a goal he campaigned on.
Conflict in eastern Congo has raged for decades, with more than 120 armed groups fighting for power, resources and to protect their communities. But the violence has spiked during Tshisekedi’s term with the resurgence of the M23 rebels, who have displaced millions of people and seized swaths of land. The fighting prevented 1.5 million people from registering to vote.
Attempts to quell the violence with an East African Force comprised of troops from neighboring countries have failed. The force is pulling out, along with a U.N. peacekeeping mission that has been in Congo for decades.
Still, Tshisekedi’s initiatives creating free health care for pregnant mothers and babies and providing free primary education has changed the lives of some people living in remote villages.
“My brothers can go to school now without my parents paying, which allows my father to put that money to buying food for the family,” John Nlaza, a resident of a small village in Kongo Central province told The Associated Press.
Congolese analysts said it’s important to view Tshisekedi’s win with caution given the significant uncertainty of the presidential election’s validity.
“The opposition’s contesting of the results is not only a predictable reaction, but it also highlights the persistence of a deeper crisis of legitimacy at the top of the state,” Tresor Kibangula, a political analyst at the Congolese research institute Ebuteli, said. “This battle will depend on (the opposition’s) ability to mobilize the Congolese people for its cause, with a view to reversing the balance of power.”
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Mednick reported from Dakar, Senegal. Ruth Alonga in Goma contributed.
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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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Ajith is currently working on his next 'Vidaamuyarchi' with director Magizh Thirumeni. The shooting of the film is progressing and a picture of the lead actors Ajith and Trisha has come out.
The location picture of Ajith and Trisha from Azerbaijan is taking the internet by storm. In the picture, Ajith is seen wearing a white shirt, while Trisha was spotted in a cool dark brown casual wear.
This is the first time the duo is spotted together after their reunion. Ajith is seen to have lost a few kilos compared to his last month’s look.
Trisha on completing 21 years in the film industry
Touted to be a suspense thriller, 'Vidaamuyarchi' features Ajith and Trisha in the main roles with Arjun, Arav, and Regina Cassandra in crucial roles. The film is said to be shot majorly in abroad locations, the team has been camped in Azerbaijan for an extended schedule. The team has taken a break for New Year, and will resume in a few days after the New Year celebrations.
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While the year 2023 was a fifty-over World Cup year, the popularity of T20 cricket continues to keep growing with as many as 451 T20Is being played in the calendar year (including every game played by the associate nations).
It was a fascinating year for all cricket aficionados who witnessed intense action, especially in the white ball format.
While the batters continued to rule the shortest format of the game, it was the bowlers who made a significant impact during their team's impressive performance. A total of 28 five-wicket hauls were picked during the year including the best-ever spell in T20I cricket.
On that note, let us have a look at five best bowling performances from the year 2023:
# 5. Haris Rauf- 4/18 vs New Zealand at Lahore, April 2023
One of the premier fast bowlers in the white ball format for Pakistan, Haris Rauf made the ball talk during a T20 match against New Zealand earlier in the year. He bagged four crucial wickets and played an instrumental role in Pakistan's massive win.
On the back of impressive knocks by Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub, Pakistan posted a more than competitive score of 182 after electing to bat. The pitch at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore looked a belter and New Zealand would have backed themselves to chase this down.
While it was Zaman Khan and Shaheen Afridi who started New Zealand's slide, Haris was exceptional in the middle overs and accounted for some crucial wickets.
Tom Latham was trapped right in front of the stumps before knocking over James Neesham and Rachin Ravindra. New Zealand were eventually bundled out for just 94 inside 16 overs.
# 4. Adam Milne- 5/26 vs Sri Lanka at Dunedin, April 2023
A skiddy fast bowler who can swing the ball both ways, Adam Milne has established himself as one of the premier New Zealand fast bowlers in the white ball formats. Back in April 2023, Milne bagged his maiden five-wicket haul in the T20I format.
Milne started brilliantly with the new ball and dismissed the dangerous Kusal Mendis, who was looking in ominous touch. He got the ball to tail in back late and troubled the Sri Lankan batters. Kusal Perera and Charith Asalanka tried to up the ante and were holed out in the deep.
He returned strongly in his final spell, knocking off Pramod Madhusan and Dilshan Madushanka to finish with exceptional figures of 5/26. New Zealand knocked off those runs without breaking a sweat, winning the match by 9 wickets. Tim Seifert played a brilliant hand, remaining unbeaten on 79 off 43 deliveries.
# 3. Hardik Pandya- 4/16 vs New Zealand at Ahmedabad, February 2023
One of the most sought-after all-rounders in the world, especially in the white ball format, Hardik Pandya remains an asset for any team he plays for. Injuries have been a recurring concern in his career but when on song, Hardik's name can be taken in the same breath as some of the greatest white ball all-rounders.
Earlier in the year, Hardik displayed his qualities with the ball and finished with figures of 4/16 against New Zealand in the 3rd T20I in Ahmedabad. On the back of a stupendous century from Shubman Gill, India posted a massive 234 on the board and there was no way back for the Kiwis.
Hardik excelled with the new ball, hit the hard lengths with good effect, and accounted for the wickets of Finn Allen and Glenn Phillips in quick intervals. He came back strongly in his final spell, bagging the wickets of Lockie Ferguson and Blair Tickner as India skittled out New Zealand for just 66.
# 2. Mitchell Santner- 4/16 vs Bangladesh at Mount Maunganui, December 2023
Acting as New Zealand's stand-in skipper, Mitchell Santner finished 2023 with a brilliant spell of slow left-arm bowling and bagged four crucial wickets against Bangladesh to help his side level the three-match series 1-1. Guile and deception which, have been the biggest asset, were on display yet again in the final T20I against the Bangla Tigers.
After being put to bat first, Bangladesh could not get the game going and kept losing wickets at regular intervals.
Tim Southee, Ben Sears, and Adam Milne contributed in bagging three early wickets before Santner and Ish Sodhi spun a web around the Bangladesh batters to eventually skittle them out for 110 in the final over.
Santner varied his pace brilliantly and got some purchase from the surface. Towhid Hridoy and Afif Hossain, who were just looking to up the ante for Bangladesh, gave their wickets away to Santner to peg them further back.
He was also awarded the Player of the Match for his all-round brilliance. New Zealand eventually went on to win the game by 17 runs via the DLS method.
# 1. Kuldeep Yadav- 5/17 vs South Africa at Johannesburg, December 2023
One of the finest wrist spinners in the white ball format, Kuldeep Yadav continued to weave his magic in the rainbow nation, bagging a five-wicket haul against the Proteas in the recently concluded 3rd T20I. He finished with exceptional figures of 5/17, helping India bowl out South Africa for just 95 runs.
On the back of a sensational century from skipper Suryakumar Yadav, India managed to post a commendable 201 in their allotted 20 overs after being put to bat. It was another exhibition of high-class stroke-making from Suryakumar Yadav, who went on to score his fourth T20I century.
South Africa kept losing wickets at regular intervals and despite maintaining a healthy run rate, they were well behind the eight ball. The situation was set for Kuldeep Yadav, who decimated the South African lower order and bagged four wickets in just seven balls during his sensational spell.
His stupendous spell included the wicket of David Miller, who had been threatening to strike big. India went on to win by a massive margin of 106 runs to level the series 1-1.
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The new year starts with bright sunny skies for the stateline
STATELINE. (WIFR) - Clouds are slowly starting to exit the stateline, leaving us partly cloudy at the time of the ball drop tonight. Our overnight lows are in the mid-20s.
Monday will start quite bright and pleasant. Sunshine will be abundant with a few clouds possible. Highs are in the mid-30s.
Monday night we remain clear with lows in the mid-20s.
Tuesday our winds pick up as they will be from the southwest, with gusts up to 25 mph. A few clouds return Tuesday afternoon, giving us partly cloudy skies.
Wednesday clouds take over the sky once again as a cold front makes it’s way through the stateline. This won’t bring any precipitation as there is not enough moisture in our atmosphere, but it will shift our winds to be from the north. Highs are near the freezing mark.
Partly cloudy skies return Thursday and Friday with highs in the lower to mid-30s.
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What a fantastic year for APCC! The four main departments of Asia Pacific Cultural Center, including the Cultural Program, Business and Community Engagement Services (BCES), Mental Health, and Youth Program, achieved significant milestones in 2023. Each department recorded unprecedented levels of engagement with their respective audiences.
APCC also recently acquired the online news site Seattle Chinese Post, renamed as WA Chinese Post. This generous gift comes from Publisher Assunta Ng of NW Asian Weekly. We are thrilled as we embark on this journey of delivering compelling and relevant stories for the Chinese community in Washington state.
As we bid farewell to another remarkable year, Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) reflects on a year filled with vibrant celebrations, educational initiatives, and community engagement.
Cultural Program – Celebrating Diversity, Building Connections
Dareth-rose Pak
Program Manager-Cultural Programs
Our 25th Annual New Year Celebration set the tone for a year of cultural richness, featuring Samoa as the host, showcasing 13 other Asian and Pacific Islander nations on the main stage, and boasting a record number of vendors and event-goers. This event marked a significant milestone for the APCC, underlining its commitment to fostering cultural understanding and appreciation.
This past summer, in collaboration with Tacoma Creates and the City of Tacoma, APCC proudly organized the inaugural South Tacoma Heritage Festival. A two-day extravaganza held at APCC premises; the festival celebrated the diversity within the community while promoting cross-cultural solidarity.
This year, APCC expanded its cultural repertoire by introducing the Marshall Islands, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, and Okinawa days, adding additional layers of diversity to its already dynamic calendar of events. We look forward to continuing offering these as annual events for years to come.
We also had a record number of participants in Language programs and our monthly Taste of Asia Culinary Program.
Our Artist Gallery persistently highlights remarkable artists from diverse nations. The year 2023 proved to be an exhilarating period, showcasing a broad spectrum of techniques and media employed to craft stunning visuals.
Additional 2023 Notable Events and Activities –
- Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO)*
- 4th Sawasdee Thailand Day
- 26th Polynesian Luau
- AANHPI Heritage Month
- 7th Korean Chuseok Festival
- 1st Khmer New Year
- 13th Samoa Cultural Week
- and MANY others
2023 Cultural Program Insights
- Number of presentations
o In-Person – 704
o Zoom – 52
o Facebook Live – 78
- Number of people served
o In-Person – 124,449
o Zoom – 931
o Facebook – 335,6111
Enriching Lives Through Culture: The APCC Difference
Our Cultural Program acts as a platform to elevate the voices of the Asia Pacific people, allowing them to showcase their cultures and take pride in their heritage. APCC facilitates deep and meaningful connections between communities. The Cultural Interpreters, hailing from the represented countries and cultures, bring authenticity and richness to the programs, ensuring an immersive experience for participants.
In the spirit of inclusivity, the APCC keeps its events accessible with free or low-cost admission, breaking down economic barriers and welcoming everyone to partake in the cultural tapestry it weaves. All are welcome to join in the journey of cultural exploration and connection.
*APCC is part of the Extended Learning Opportunities Program with the Tacoma School District and Green Trikes in offering more Cultural Clubs to different Elementary schools focusing on different cultures. It’s all about each different country’s culture to learn, explore each country through art, culture, education, and business. Thank you and looking for more audience to join the culture program to explore different countries.
Business and Community Engagement Services (BCES)
Skye Raphael Baldemeca Rozon
BCES Outreach Manager
The Business and Community Engagement Services (BCES) at Asia Pacific Community Center (APCC) reflects upon an exceptionally fruitful year of service and outreach. The BCES program, dedicated to enhancing the well-being of the local community and beyond, has not only met but exceeded expectations in its efforts to provide support in diverse spheres.
2023 BCES Program Insights
- Covid-19 Vaccines (375 Served)
- PPE Distributions (31,544 Served)
- Food Distributions (3,852 Served)
- Small Business Assistance (668 Served)
- Community Assistance (20,425 Served)
- Paid Family Leave Cases (426 Served)
Total Impact: 57,291 People Served
APCC’s Commitment to Community:
The Business and Community Engagement Services Program works to dedicate our time, sacrifice, and efforts in ensuring our AANHPI people are connected to the proper resources to alleviate their needs. This year, our program was able to serve a record number of people in our community, utilizing events that stem from Vaccine Clinics, Food Distributions, Financial Wellness Workshops, Small Business Resource Events, and much more. In addition, we also worked to serve those on a more personal scale, helping people navigate their issues through social work, being the messenger and connector as we allow guidance to problems that can be tricky to support.
2024 will be coming shortly, so please stay tuned as we work to provide more resources for the community, including some very exciting programs at the beginning of the year. Thank you everyone for your kindness, your grace, and your willingness to let us serve you as best we can.
Looking ahead, BCES is poised to continue its mission of community engagement, recognizing that the needs of the community are ever-evolving. Through collaborative efforts and a client-centered approach, BCES will remain at the forefront of providing essential services and support, ensuring a brighter and more resilient future for all.
Mental Health Program
Glenda A. Duldulao
Mental Health Program Manager
It’s been a little over of year of APCC’s Mental Health Program since its establishment in 2022. We have accomplished and learned a lot this past year and we look forward to providing culturally relevant mental health education/engagements and access to mental health counseling in the coming year!
Together with our partnered mental health professionals, we have delivered 53 mental health community education sessions and engagement and over 109 mental health vouchers to those needing financial assistance in accessing therapy sessions. Together, we served over 485 people at the cultural center, churches, schools, community events, and virtually. Of those people served, 49% were Asian American and 33% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders!
2023 Mental Program Insights.
- 485 – Mental Health Therapy Clients served
- 109 – Health Vouchers Issued to Those Seeking Mental Health Services
- 53 – AAPI Mental Health Community Educations Held
- 17 – AAPI Identifying Consultants Contracted
How can we help?
- We aim to diminish the stigma surrounding mental health and enhance literacy and awareness through culturally respectful community education workshops.
- We strive to increase accessibility to mental health therapy by covering the expenses through sponsorship.
- We deliver customized and facilitated mental health community education sessions to meet the unique needs of our community.
- Working closely with our AANHPI Youth Advisory Board, we shape our program’s strategies to enhance the mental well-being of young individuals.
- We engage in collaboration with licensed mental health professionals who identify with the AANHPI community.
Let’s continue to seek ways to care for our mental well-being into the coming year. Happy New Year!
Youth Program
Sinoun Hem
Youth Program Manager
The youth program at Asia Pacific Cultural Center plays a crucial role in our commitment to community service and our overarching mission. Our dedicated team of cultural enthusiasts, comprising both staff and volunteers, strives to cultivate a positive and inspiring environment for our young participants.
Throughout the year, we curate a variety of specialized programs tailored to different youth groups. Here is a glimpse of the offerings within our youth-centric initiatives:
Engaging Cultural Workshops and Presentations
Immersive and interactive workshops and presentations form the core of our educational endeavors, focusing on imparting knowledge about Asia Pacific art and culture. These sessions take place at diverse venues, including the APCC building, K-12 schools, colleges, museums, senior living or retirement homes, private companies, agencies, military bases, and various other locations.
Educational Field Trip Experiences
Schools and youth organizations from across the state embark on educational journeys to the APCC. During these visits, participants explore our facility, admire artworks, interact with cultural artifacts, and engage in hands-on demonstrations of both culture and art.
Promised Leaders of Tomorrow (PLOT)
Our Promised Leaders of Tomorrow (PLOT) Youth Program creates safe spaces for youth to walk on that journey of self-discovery and confidence, especially youth coming from difficult backgrounds; we assist them in helping them plot a course for life. From receiving strong academic support through afterschool tutoring, mentorship, encouragement tailored to their ethnic background, to helping students navigate through the emotions of life through the safe and caring environment we provide as a PLOT program, our youth thrive and continue to overcome the most difficult challenges that may arise.
2023 PLOT Program Insights.
2023 – 2024 School Year
Number of Schools Served – 17
- 7 High Schools
- 2 Middle Schools
- 8 Elementary Schools
Number of Students Served – 447
- 222 High School Students
- 156 Middle School Students
- 69 Elementary Students
2022-2023 School Year
- 533 Total Students Served
- 85.7% Asian or Pacific Islander
- 55 High School Seniors
o 52 Graduates
o 94.5% Graduation Rate
Asia Pacific Cultural Center is prepared for another year of dedicated community service and eagerly looks forward to the opportunities that 2024 holds. We’re ready – are you?
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Chiefs top Bengals to clinch AFC West title
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have grown accustomed to wrapping up the AFC West by the middle of December.
Turns out they're perfectly fine with clinching it on New Year's Eve.
Amid an up-and-down season in which the Chiefs have been forced to rely on their defense while their high-profile offense sputtered, Patrick Mahomes and Co. still managed to clinch their eighth consecutive division championship Sunday with a come-from-behind 25-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals — their opponent in each of the past two AFC title games.
Harrison Butker was a career-best 6 for 6 on field-goal attempts, Mahomes had 245 yards passing and a touchdown, and Isiah Pacheco ran for a career-best 130 yards to help Kansas City (10-6) secure the No. 3 seed for the playoffs.
“Obviously, we're not winning this in Week 12 or Week 13 like before. We had to battle through adversity and find a way to win," said Mahomes, who went over 4,000 yards passing for his sixth consecutive year as the starter. “Now you're in the playoffs, it's one game, single elimination, and I think we can play with anybody.”
The Bengals (8-8), fighting to avoid postseason elimination, led by 10 early but found themselves trailing 25-17 when Butker hit the last of his field goals — a 46-yarder through blustery wind — with 2:59 remaining in the game.
Four of Butker’s six field goals were from at least 43 yards, including his 54-yarder in the first half.
With one last chance, Bengals quarterback Jake Browning hit Tyler Boyd over the middle to convert a long fourth down and get them into Kansas City territory. But back-to-back sacks by George Karlaftis and Chris Jones ultimately dashed their hopes.
Browning finished with 197 yards passing and a touchdown. Joe Mixon ran for 65 yards and had the TD reception.
“Every guy left it all on the field," Cincinnati coach Zac Taylor said. “It was an emotional game. Physical game. All the things we knew would happen, happened. You have to give Kansas City credit. They got it done down the stretch.”
The Bengals and Chiefs are accustomed to playing high-stakes games when the weather turns frigid, meeting for down-to-the-wire nail-biters in each of the past two AFC championship games. And they are usually accompanied by plenty of trash talk, be it from fans, elected officials or — in the case this past week — players such as Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase.
The animosity usually spills onto the field, too. Midway through the second quarter, Chase and Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed got into a heated argument, and eventually a team-wide scrum resulted in offsetting personal foul penalties.
“I just be under people's skin sometimes, I guess,” Chase said afterward. “Just trash talking. (He) can't handle it.”
The Bengals jumped ahead 10-7 when an 8 1/2-minute drive resulted in a field goal and a 6 1/2-minute march ended in Mixon's touchdown catch. Cincinnati then got the ball back when Trey Hendrickson ran right around rookie right tackle Wanya Morris, stripped Mahomes from behind and Sam Hubbard was there to pounce on the loose ball.
Pass interference on Sneed in the end zone set up Browning's 1-yard TD run.
“It wasn't the smoothest early,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said.
Butker's first field goal got the Chiefs within 17-10, though, and they had a chance to take the lead when Mahomes saw Marquez Valdes-Scantling wide open on their next possession. But yet another dropped pass — the NFL-leading 40th by Kansas City this season — forced the Chiefs to settle for another field goal to trail 17-13 at the break.
But as the Chiefs' defense stiffened in the second half, their offense began showing signs of life.
They stuffed the Bengals on fourth-and-1 at the Kansas City 6, then drove 82 yards for Butker's third field goal. And when the Bengals had to punt again, Mahomes hit Rashee Rice for 67 yards to set up Butker's chip shot and give the Chiefs the lead. Two more field goals gave them some breathing room in the closing minutes.
“Everybody contributed in this, which I think was great. Nobody gave up hope,” said Reid, whose ninth consecutive 10-win season moved him past the 49ers' George Seifert for the second-longest such streak in NFL history. “The guys executed well, and that is the most important thing right now, at this time of year.”
INJURIES
Cincinnati WR Tee Higgins left in the second quarter with a hamstring injury. He returned to the game but didn't have another catch, finishing with one for 19 yards.
Kansas City WR Justin Watson hurt his chest in the third quarter but returned to the game. The Chiefs are thin at wide receiver with Skyy Moore on injured reserve and Kadarius Toney inactive due to a hip injury.
UP NEXT
Bengals: Host Cleveland next weekend.
Chiefs: At the Los Angeles Chargers next weekend.
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Top 25 College Football Streams & TV Channel Info | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 3:46 PM EST|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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Two simulated rescues by members of the National Sea Rescue Institute’s Port Alfred Station 11 were a dramatic climax to the inaugural Kowie River Festival on Thursday December 28. The training exercise took place at Kiddies Beach and south of the adjacent caravan park.
In the first exercise, two NSRI volunteers held CPR manikins as they floated on their backs in the mini-lake that forms at Kiddies Beach at high tide. The rescue crew arrived from the Station 11 based on an inflatable boat and rescue swimmers immediately went to retrieve the two drowning casualties. On bringing them to shore, they started CPR on the manikins.
Teamwork kicked in as pairs of volunteers did chest compressions and applied ambubags (manual rescuscitators) in the ratio of 30:2, swapping roles after a few cycles.
Another member of the team was in constant radio communication with the base, as they requested an ambulance, trauma board and conveyed information essential for further support.
Meanwhile, it emerged that a second simulated incident had occurred just around the corner: the set-up situation was that a man had fallen off the broken wall at the south end of the Willows Caravan Park and on to the rocks below.
The coxswain had stopped the boat several metres from the shore to avoid damaging its bottom on the sharp rocks just below the surface.
There were loose bricks where the wall had crumbled; the man was wedged between jagged rocks; a broken four-metre fence leaned dangerously over rescuers and patient and somehow the crew had to get the man (and themselves) safely from the rocks to the boat.
Frankly, it looked impossible.
The teamwork required for that rescue exercise was even more intense, as members made the site as safe as they could, assessed the “patient”, strapped him to a trauma board and carried him metre by metre to the boat.
It was extraordinary to watch the team literally hold a man’s life in their hands: strapped to the trauma board, there would have been nothing he could do if they’d accidentally dropped him – either on to the rocks or into the water.
They didn’t drop him, or each other, as they communicated constantly with each other about their next move, each time holding him securely as they shifted their position on the sharp, uneven rocks below the water, to bring him closer and closer to the boat.
They also communicated constantly with their “patient”, asking him if he was okay.
Finally they got patient and all but two of the crew on board and headed back to the base, half a kilometre upriver.
Afterwards, back at the base, “patients” and rescuers debriefed: what they’d done and why, and whether there were any improvements they could make the next time: possibly in a real rescue.
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More about NSRI volunteer training (source: nsri.org.za)
As an emergency rescue service operating on South African waters, the NSRI’s volunteer crew are required to achieve, master and maintain a wide range of skills to perform their lifesaving work in often very diverse scenarios.
To achieve this, each station around the country hosts regular training sessions for its crew. From time to time stations host each other for training and collaboration sessions, where knowledge and skills are shared.
The NSRI’s training team visits each station at least once a year to perform on-site training and also holds regular structured three-day training courses, including coxswain assessment courses, at their Training Academy in Cape Town.
“Staying current through agility and adaptability led to the development of our eLearning Academy, an online portal where volunteers can attend virtual training classes in theoretical aspects of rescue,” the NSRI explains on their website nsri.org.za. “With crew sustainability in mind, we also introduced an intensive shorter-form full-time rescue course that allows volunteers to achieve their crew badges and join a station.”
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STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced Sunday that she plans to abdicate after 52 years and hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.
The queen, who is Europe’s longest-reigning living monarch, announced during her New Year’s speech that she would step down on Jan. 14th, which is the anniversary of her own accession to the throne at age 31 following the death of her father, King Frederik IX.
Margrethe, 83, said the back surgery she underwent in early 2023 led to “thoughts about the future” and when to pass on the responsibilities of the crown to her son. “I have decided that now is the right time,” she said in her speech.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen paid tribute to her in a statement, offering a “heartfelt thank you to Her Majesty the Queen for her lifelong dedication and tireless efforts for the Kingdom.”
Margrethe is the “epitome of Denmark” Frederiksen’s statement read, and “throughout the years has put words and feelings into who we are as a people and as a nation.”
The 6-foot-tall (1.82-meters-tall), chain-smoking Margrethe has been one of the most popular public figures in Denmark, where the monarch’s role is largely ceremonial. She often walked the streets of Copenhagen virtually unescorted and won the admiration of Danes for her warm manners and for her talents as a linguist and designer.
A keen skier, she was a member of a Danish women’s air force unit as a princess, taking part in judo courses and endurance tests in the snow. Margrethe remained tough even as she grew older. In 2011, at age 70, she visited Danish troops in southern Afghanistan wearing a military jumpsuit.
As monarch, she crisscrossed the country and regularly visited Greenland and the Faeroe Islands, the two semi-independent territories which are part of the Danish Realm, and was met everywhere by cheering crowds.
Denmark has Europe’s oldest ruling monarchy, which traces its line back to the Viking king Gorm the Old, who died in 958. Although Magrethe is head of state, the Danish Constitution strictly ruled out her involvement in party politics.
Yet the queen was clearly well-versed in law and knew the contents of the legislation she was called upon to sign.
She received training in French and English from her earliest years, as well as Swedish from her mother. In addition to archaeology, she studied philosophy, political science and economics at universities in Copenhagen, Aarhus and Cambridge along with the London School of Economics and the Sorbonne in Paris.
Ever since his birth on May 26, 1968, Frederik André Henrik Christian has been the heir to the Danish throne.
He is the oldest son of Queen Margrethe and her late French-born husband, Prince Henrik, who died February 2018. Frederik, 55, has a younger brother, Prince Joachim.
Since the age of 18, he has served as regent whenever his mother was outside the kingdom and carried out official duties, shaking hands with thousands and receiving foreign dignitaries.
The queen’s announcement made up only a few sentences at the end of her wide-ranging New Year’s speech which reflected on the “turbulence and upheaval in the world” amid the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, and the climate crisis.
But she also thanked her nation’s people for “the warmth and hospitality I meet with everywhere in Denmark.”
While lavishing accolades on the queen, the prime minister also looked to the future.
“In the new year, Crown Prince Frederik will be proclaimed king. Crown Princess Mary will become queen. The kingdom will have a new regent and a new royal couple,” he said in his statement. “We can look forward to all of this in the knowledge that they are ready for the responsibility and the task.”
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Dec 31, 2023
Vijay's action drama emerged as the best of all.
Rajinikanth starrer turned out to be a hugely profitable film.
Mani Ratnam's epic historical drama was well cherished by the audience.
Vijay's family drama impressed audiences across generations.
Ajith's action-packed film had a great run.
Dhanush's romantic drama turned out to be the actor's best at the box office.
Vishal made a strong comeback at the box office with the periodic action drama.
Vetri Maaran's directorial received great reviews as it developed well at the box office.
Udhaynidhi's film with Mari Selvaraj had a massive run in all centers.
Karthik Subbaraj directorial is the latest and last to join the list.
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Premium Afghans outplayed Premium Indians by 24 runs in the final match of the American Premier League (APL) 2023 on Sunday, December 31, played at the Moosa Stadium in Pearland.
Premium Afghans elected to bat first on a placid wicket and crumbled in the early part of their innings after being reduced to 12 for 3 in the powerplay. Even though wickets kept tumbling from the other end, opener Usman Ghani stood firm at the crease to deliver in the big game.
Ghani, who is the only centurion in the tournament, carted two boundaries and four sixes to lead the charge for Premium Afghans on a day when his teammates bite the dust. The Afghanistan international made 55 runs off 47 balls at a strike rate of 117.02. William Perkins (15 off 9 balls) and Abdul Wasi (15 off 19 balls) added some important runs in the middle.
Premium Indians pacer Stephen Wiig’s magnificent spell of 4/5 from 3.2 overs shot Afghans down to 115 for 10 in 19.2 overs. Amad Butt (2 for 16) and Sunny Patel (2 for 22) added two wickets each.
In response, the top order of Premium Indians returned to the pavilion without troubling the scoreboard. Rakheem Cornwell, Rajdeep Darbar, Kieran Powell, and Sohrawadi Shuvo were dismissed for a duck as the league leaders were found reeling at 9/4 in the third over. Afghans' pacer Yousuf Zazai inspired the early setback in the opposition camp, decimating their top order.
Zazai picked four wickets for 19 runs in 3.3 overs as the Indians were bowled out for 91 in 17.3 overs despite the fight shown by the lower order. As a result, Premium Afghans were crowned champions of the American Premier League season 2 with Zazai being adjudged as the player of the match.
On that account, let’s take a look at the final updated list of top run-getters and wicket-takers of the APL 2023.
American Premier League 2023 Most Runs
Premium Afghans opener Usman Ghani finished the season with a match-winning half-century that extended his lead at the top of the run-scoring charts. He became the first player to cross 200 runs this season after his determined 55 off 47 balls. He scored 279 runs in seven games at a strike rate of 136.10 with the highest score being 101 against Premium Aussies.
Premium Americans batter Gerhard Erasmus was second on the list with 166 runs from five matches at a strike rate of 149.55. Following his remarkable 87* against Premium Windies in the semi-final, Oman international Mehran Khan ended third with 163 runs in five games.
Premium Windies batters Kevin Stoute and Aaron Johnson finished at fourth and fifth spot in the charts, though both leveled at the aggregate score of 145 runs. Stoute’s superior average (36.25) and strike rate (136.79) kept him ahead of his teammate.
American Premier League 2023 Most Wickets
Even though Hayden Walsh went wicketless in the semifinal against Premium Afghans, the West Indies leg-spinner was far ahead of the rest of the pack to claim the pole position at the season's end in the most wicket-taking charts of APL 2023. Walsh picked 16 wickets in six matches at an average of 7.44 and an economy rate of 5.37.
Walsh’s teammate Raj Nannan finished at the second spot with 12 wickets and Premium Americans spinner Imran Khan was at third with 11 wickets. Premium Indians trio Sunny Patel, Amad Butt, and Stephen Wiig finished the season with 10 wickets each after their sublime bowling in the final.
Yousuf Zazai’s match-winning performance of 4/19 propelled him to the seventh position with eight wickets at an economy rate of 7.54. Kevin Stoute is the only player to feature in the top 10 of both the most wickets and most runs lists of the American Premier League 2023.
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Late-season charge earns Bills showdown with Dolphins for division title
At the end of a season that at times seemed like a lost cause, the Buffalo Bills will play for a chance to win the AFC East Division at Miami on the final weekend of the NFL regular season.
Hands-up those who saw that coming back when the Bills were 6-6, three games behind the then front-running Dolphins and with losses to the Jets, Patriots and Broncos after a dozen games.
Since then, the Bills haven’t lost, rattling-off wins over Kansas City, Dallas, the LA Chargers and on Sunday, the New England Patriots.
A win against Miami this coming weekend and its five-straight first place finishes in a division once ruled by the Pats and a home playoff game at Highmark Stadium during the second week of January.
Lose and there’s still a scenario where the Bills could miss the playoffs altogether.
The story on Sunday was all about the defence and four first-half New England turnovers, including two interceptions by cornerback Rasul Douglas, one of which went for a pick-six. Buffalo collected 20 points of turnovers, opened the second half with a touchdown drive and then managed to run out the clock before the Patriots could mount a comeback in what finished as a 27-21 win for the Bills.
Buffalo, which got three key players back on defence in safety Micah Hyde, defensive tackle DaQuan Jones and defensive end A.J. Epinesa, brought the heat early and often on young Pats quarterback Bailey Zappe, forcing him into mistakes upon which they capitalized.
In what’s become a bit of a pattern for the Bills, the offence — the passing game in particular - did just enough to complement a defensive performance that set the tone for Buffalo.
And despite the Bills putting-up 27 points, this was by no means a banner day for quarterback Josh Allen or the offence.
Allen was good on just 7 of 20 pass attempts before halftime for 46 yards and an interception. He improved that in the second half, including hitting rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid with a 58-yard strike that led to Buffalo’s only touchdown of the final two quarters.
But overall, Allen was not sharp and neither were his receivers who struggled both with drops and being on the same page as their quarterback.
Limitations in Buffalo’s passing game have been evident for four consecutive weeks, problems that have failed to draw more attention because the Bills have won all four games.
Yes, the Bills are running a more balanced offence under Joe Brady, who took over as co-ordinator from Ken Dorsey back on Nov. 13th. So it makes sense that Allen’s passing numbers would be down.
What’s stunning is how far down they’ve come.
Allen, who finished with 169 yards passing against the Pats, has now gone four consecutive games without throwing for 250 yards, something that hadn’t happened since the end of the 2019 season.
Most alarming is the lack of production from receiver Stefon Diggs who had four catches for 26 yards against New England. Diggs has now failed to reach 50 yards receiving in four straight games and six of the Bills past seven.
For a player who began the season with more than 100 yards in five of the Bills first six games, that’s a precipitous drop, one that Allen and others have struggled to explain.
And it’s not as though Diggs isn’t getting chances. Despite being on the sideline for great parts of Buffalo’s opening two drives of the second half, he tied Kincaid for the most targets with seven.
“There are things we need to work on and that’s one of them,” said head coach Sean McDermott, following the game, referring to Diggs’ production of late.
Gabe Davis, traditionally the Bills No. 2 receiver, has struggled for the most part as well, catching two passes for 22 yards against the Pats.
Which begs the question: why can’t the Bills pass the ball like they have for so long become accustomed?
Allen put much of that on himself saying “I just felt off” and then adding “it’s a weird feeling as a quarterback when it’s not spinning the way you want it to.”
It’s a problem the Bills need to rectify soon since they can’t go to Miami or the playoffs counting on a defence to shut teams down or trick young quarterbacks into turnovers.
At its core, the identify of this team is still built on Allen and the Bills throwing the football better than their opponents.
And without that quality, it’s going to be much more challenging to get a win over the Dolphins, or anyone at playoff time.
The ability to win games in other ways is valuable and something the Bills have developed over the course of this season.
And something that will no doubt come into play along the journey if they are to make a deep playoff run.
But getting too far away from what made this team a Super Bowl contender in the first place is a dangerous path and one the Bills need to correct quickly.
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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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Tollywood’s highly anticipated movie ‘Guntur Kaaram’ once again increased the hype with a newly released song ‘Kurchi Madathapetti’. Mahesh Babu and Sreeleela starrer ‘Guntur Kaaram’ is creating a lot of buzz on the internet, as the first two singles, ‘Oh Baby’ and ‘Dum Masala,’ were giving a glimpse of their intense on-screen chemistry and romantic brilliance.
Now, the makers have revealed the third single, and the video has already crossed 20 lakh views on YouTube within 6 hours of its release.
While sharing the song on the official Twitter handle of the movie, the team wrote, “Want to add mirchi in profile name but can’t…official handle problems u see” with a funny emoji. The team further wrote, “The lyrical video is just a tiny, tiny, tiny sample of what you are going to see on the big screen. You can't even imagine the 𝐄𝐑𝐔𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍/𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐎𝐂/𝐇𝐘𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀 Babu going to create in the theatres on Jan 12.”
Watch the video here:
Kurchi Madathapetti Lyrical song |Guntur Kaaram |Mahesh Babu| Sreeleela |Trivikram | Thaman S
In the video, Sreeleela can be seen heating up the dance floor with a super mesmerizing item number, and Mahesh Babu is giving her fierce competition with flexible moves.
Saraswati Putra Ramajogayya Sastry is the lyricist for this song, sung by Sahithi Chaganti and Sri Krishna. Thaman’s brilliant music composition makes this an extra-level experience.
‘Guntur Kaaram’ will hit theaters on January 12, 2024, as a Sankranthi festival treat. Helmed by Trivikram Srinivas, it features Meenakshi Chaudhary,
Jagapathi Babu, Jayaram, Ramya Krishna, Prakash Raj, Rahul Ravindran, and Vennela Kishore in prominent roles.
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DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes in central Gaza killed at least 35 people Sunday, hospital officials said, as fighting raged across the tiny enclave a day after Israel’s prime minister said the war will continue for “many more months,” resisting international calls for a cease-fire.
The military said Israeli forces were operating in Gaza’s second-largest city, Khan Younis, and residents reported strikes in the central region, the latest focus of the nearly three-month air-and-ground war that has raised fears of a regional conflagration.
The U.S. military said its forces shot and killed several Iran-backed Houthi rebels when they tried to attack a cargo ship in the Red Sea, an escalation in a maritime conflict linked to the war. And an Israeli Cabinet minister suggested encouraging Gaza’s population to emigrate, remarks that could worsen tensions with Egypt and other friendly Arab states.
Israel says it wants to destroy Hamas’ governing and military capabilities in Gaza, from where it launched its Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel. The militants killed some 1,200 people after breaking through Israel’s extensive border defenses, shattering its sense of security. They also captured around 240 hostages, nearly half of whom were released during a temporary cease-fire agreement in November.
Just after midnight on New Year’s Day, Hamas militants fired a barrage of rockets, setting off air raid sirens in southern and central Israel. No injuries were reported.
Displaced Palestinians found little to celebrate on New Year’s Eve in Muwasi, a makeshift camp in a mostly undeveloped area of southern Gaza’s Mediterranean coast designated by Israel as a safe zone.
“From the intensity of the pain we live, we do not feel that there is a new year,” said Kamal al-Zeinaty, huddled with his family around a fire inside a tent. “All the days are the same.”
Another relative, Zeyad al-Zeinaty, who fled with the family from the Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza, said his wife, brother and grandchildren are among many relatives he has lost in the war.
Israel’s unprecedented air and ground offensive has killed more than 21,800 Palestinians and wounded more than 56,000 others, according to the Health Ministry in Hamas-ruled Gaza, which does not distinguish between civilian and combatant deaths.
The war has sparked a humanitarian crisis, with a quarter of Gaza residents facing starvation, according to the United Nations. Israel’s bombardments have leveled vast swaths of the territory, displacing some 85% of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents.
THE OFFENSIVE GRINDS ON
Israel expanded its offensive to central Gaza this week, targeting a belt of densely built-up communities that house refugees from the 1948 war surrounding Israel’s creation and their descendants.
In Zweida, an Israeli airstrike killed at least 13 people and wounded dozens of others, according to witnesses. The bodies were draped in white plastic and laid out in front of a hospital, where prayers were held before burial.
“They were innocent people,” said Hussein Siam, whose relatives were among the dead. “Israeli warplanes bombarded the whole family.”
Officials from Al-Aqsa Hospital in central Deir al-Balah said the 13 were among 35 bodies received on Sunday.
The Israeli military said it was battling militants in Khan Younis, where Israel believes Hamas leaders are hiding. It also said its forces operating in the Shati refugee camp, in northern Gaza, found a bomb in a kindergarten and defused it. Hamas continued to launch rockets toward southern Israel.
Israel has faced stiff resistance from Hamas since it began its ground offensive in late October, and the military says 172 soldiers have been killed during that time.
Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the chief military spokesman, said Sunday that Israel was withdrawing some forces from Gaza as part of its “smart management” of the war. He did not say how many, and held out the possibility they would return at a later point in the war.
Israeli media said up to five brigades, numbering thousands of soldiers, would be withdrawn, but it was not immediately clear if it represented a normal troop rotation or a new phase in the fighting. Hagari also said some reservists would return to civilian life to bolster Israel’s wartime economy.
The fighting has pushed much of Gaza’s population south, where people have flooded shelters and tent camps near the border with Egypt. Hundreds of thousands have sought shelter in the central town of Deir al-Balah. Israel has continued to carry out strikes in both areas.
Eman al-Masri, who gave birth to quadruplets a week ago at a hospital in Deir al-Balah, is now sheltering with them in a room with 50 other people at a school-turned-shelter. “There is a shortage of diapers, they are not available, and no milk,” she said.
ISRAELI MINISTER URGES MASS MIGRATION FROM GAZA
The scale of the destruction and the exodus to the south has raised fears among Palestinians and Arab countries that Israel plans to drive Gaza’s population out and prevent it from returning.
On Sunday, Israel’s far-right finance minister said it should “encourage migration” from Gaza and re-establish Jewish settlements in the territory, where it withdrew settlers and soldiers in 2005.
“If in Gaza there were only 100,000 or 200,000 Arabs and not 2 million, the entire discussion about ‘the day after’ would be completely different,” Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich told Army Radio.
Smotrich has been largely sidelined by a war Cabinet that does not include him. But his comments risked worsening tensions with neighboring Egypt, which is deeply concerned about a possible mass influx of Palestinian refugees, along with other friendly Arab countries.
Later Sunday, an official in the prime minister’s office said Israel does not want to resettle Palestinians.
“Contrary to false allegations, Israel does not seek to displace the population in Gaza,” the official said in a statement to The Associated Press. “Subject to security checks, Israel’s policy is to enable those individuals who wish to leave to do so.” The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the matter with the media.
Israel is also at odds with the United States, which has provided crucial military aid for the offensive, over Gaza’s future.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel must maintain open-ended security control over the Gaza Strip. At a news conference Saturday, he said the war would continue for “many more months” and that Israel would assume control of the Gaza side of the border with Egypt.
Israel says Hamas has smuggled weapons from Egypt, but Egypt is likely to oppose any Israeli military presence there.
Netanyahu has also said he won’t allow the internationally-backed Palestinian Authority, which administers some parts of the occupied West Bank, to expand its limited rule to Gaza, where Hamas drove its forces out in 2007.
The U.S. wants a unified Palestinian government to run both Gaza and parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank as a precursor to eventual statehood. The last Israeli-Palestinian peace talks broke down over a decade ago, and Israeli governments since have been staunchly opposed to Palestinian statehood.
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Mroue reported from Beirut and Goldenberg from Tel Aviv, Israel. Associated Press writers Melanie Lidman in Jerusalem and Jack Jeffery in Cairo contributed to this report.
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Many streamers expanded their reach exponentially across platforms in 2023, with Twitch and YouTube losing their duopoly to up-and-coming streaming platforms like Kick and Rumble also establishing themselves more concretely. Twitch remains the mainstream hub of major stars like Pokimane, Asmongold, and Kai Cenat. However, many other big names have shifted platforms to Kick, withAdin Ross becoming the face of the platform, xQc reportedly scoring a $100 million deal with them, and Amouranth taking the leap as well.
In this article, we'll look at the biggest streamers on Twitch, YouTube, Kick, and Rumble in 2023, as well as some relevant statistics.
Note: Statistical data for this article has been sourced from Streamerscharts, Social Blade, and Statista.
Exploring the most popular streamers on Twitch, YouTube, Kick, and Rumble
Twitch: Kai Cenat
in the last few years, Kai Cenat has become one of the most popular streamers on Twitch, gaining immense popularity as a result of his major collaborations with big stars such as American comedian Druski, American rapper Offset, and even hip-hop icon Nicki Minaj.
In 2023, the streamer came up with ingenious ideas, starting trends within the streaming world, such as his 7 Days In simulated jail stream marathon. His reach is evident in the humongous peak viewership of 348,593 fans.
Kai Cenat was able to attain such a massive audience while focusing on Just Chatting content, with the streams from this genre making up for 68% of his total stream time. Further, he also streamed 11.4% while sleeping and played games such as Grand Theft Auto 5 and Fortnite.
This year has not been without controversy for Kai either. He was charged with inciting a riot due to his NYC meet-up taking a turn for the worse. He also had fallouts with fellow streamers such as BruceDropEmOff.
Honorable mention: xQc
Even after obtaining a $100 million non-exclusive deal with Kick, Félix "xQC' has continued to maintain a formidable presence on Twitch. Having been the top creator on Twitch for many years, Félix has shifted his focus from the purple platform to Kick. However, he still amassed a peak viewership of 126,238 and gained half a million followers.
YouTube: IShowSpeed
Unmatched in the streaming arena of YouTube, Darren "IShowSpeed" has seen an exponential rise in popularity in 2023. Even though the Cristiano Ronaldo superfan has been in the mainstream since 2020, he truly established himself as a significant icon of the W/L community this year.
Darren attained over 7.2 million subscribers this year on YouTube, going from 15 million followers in January 2023 to 22.2 million followers in December 2023. Further, he crossed the two billion video views mark this year.
The streamer had various big events this year, including visiting the Ballon d'Or Gala 2023, where he broke his all-time livestreaming record and had over 500,000 viewers watching him attend.
Honorable mention: DrDisRespect
Herschel "DrDisRespect" is a veteran creator who started on Twitch and became popular for his eccentric and entertaining online persona. The streamer was banned from Twitch in 2020 and shifted completely to YouTube not soon after.
The Doc has made strides in his YouTube career this year, attaining over 380,000 subscribers. Also, he gathered more than 150 million views on his content.
Kick: Adin Ross
Adin Ross has emerged as the poster child of Kick, shifting to the platform in February 2023 after getting permanently banned from Twitch. Within a year of shifting platforms, the content creator gathered over 857,000 followers on Kick, and he achieved an all-time streaming record of 333,506 on September 20, 2023.
The contentious streamer, whose content is mostly focused on Just Chatting and Slots & Casino streams, has also played games like Fortnite and Red Dead Redemption 2. He was watched for a total of 63.9 million hours this year.
Drama seems to follow Adin everywhere he goes, as he has racked up a list of problematic encounters with other streamers this year, including incidents with Cheesur and N3on.
Honorable mention: Sam Pepper
Sam Pepper is a controversial long-time YouTuber-turned-streamer who has amassed a significant following on Kick with his IRL vlogs and frequent collaborations with other big names, such as Ice Poseidon.
On October 21 of this year, Sam was in the headlines yet again after he made huge allegations against Suspendas, stating that Suspendas influenced late-streamer Vexxed to consume drugs.
He was the third most watched English-speaking channel on Kick for the last week of December. On the other hand, he attained the fifth spot in the top Kick streamers of the fourth week of December 2023, as per Streams Charts.
Rumble: TateSpeech by AndrewTate
Rumble is a platform that gained popularity mostly during 2020 due to the prominence of conservative commentators and politicians. Since then, the platform's focus on free speech has attracted Republican creators and audiences as well. In 2023, Rumble was granted exclusive rights to provide the online stream of the Republican presidential primary debates.
However, Rumble's popularity this year was also attributed to red-pill proponent Andrew Tate's podcast TateSpeech, which recorded a peak viewership of 433,000 in 2023.
Andrew Tate is an American-British influencer and internet star. He is well-versed in the streaming experience, having collaborated with other streamers, such as AdinRoss and N3on. After being arrested in his hometown of Romania and then placed under house arrest, Andrew was released on August 4, 2023.
Honorable mention: The Kai N' Speed Show
The Kai N' Speed show, which was a collaboration of the two streaming megastars Kai Cenat and Darren "IShowSpeed" managed to attain a peak viewership of 308,000 this year in June on Rumble, coming in right behind TateSpeech.
Kai Cenat and Speed brought together their massive audiences to their series, where they stream in a three-hour-long collaborative broadcast. Kai Cenat has a Twitch following of nearly 8.5 million, whereas Darren has a whopping 22.2 million subscribers on YouTube.
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https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/who-biggest-streamers-twitch-youtube-kick-rumble-2023
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Forsberg helps Senators scorch Sabres
OTTAWA — Anton Forsberg closed out 2023 with an impressive 45-save performance in the Ottawa Senators 5-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday night.
A pair of goals from the Senators' fourth line also helped.
Zack MacEwen and Mark Kastelic each scored their first of the season, while Dominik Kubalik, Jakob Chychrun and Artem Zub also scored. Thomas Chabot, who returned after missing 12 games with a leg injury, had two assists.
Tage Thompson had the lone goal for the Sabres (15-19-4) with Devon Levi making 26 saves.
Parker Kelly thought he had made it 5-1, but after video review the Senators (14-18-0) were ruled offside. With 4:44 remaining Zub made it 5-1 with an empty-net goal.
Despite being outshot 19-5 the Senators extended their lead in the second to go ahead 4-1.
Ottawa took a 3-1 lead seven minutes into the second when Ridly Greig deked past Rasmus Dahlin and dished a pass over to Kubalik, who got a piece of the bouncing puck to put it past Levi.
With 15 seconds remaining in the period, Erik Brannstrom — who played as a forward Sunday — looked to make a pass and Kastelic, with his first of the season, tipped it to make it 4-1.
Ottawa opened the scoring with Chychrun’s power-play goal at 6:51. Chychrun one-timed it past Levi for his 200th career point.
With his first of the season McEwen gave the Senators a 2-0 lead, but the Sabres cut the lead in half with Thompson’s goal with just 13 seconds remaining in the period.
INTERESTING STAT
Jacques Martin coached his 1,300th NHL game on Sunday.
NOTES
The Senators remain without Mathieu Joseph (lower body) and Rourke Chartier (upper body). … Sabres coach Don Granato missed his second straight game due to an illness. Seth Appert, coach of Buffalo's American Hockey League affiliate in Rochester, N.Y., filled in again.
UP NEXT
Senators: Play the Canucks in Vancouver on Tuesday.
Sabres: Play in Montreal on Thursday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 31, 2023.
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USI men's basketball beat Lindenwood in its first OVC win. Here's takes from the two games
Jack Mielke got under the basket and put it in for two of the University of Southern Indiana men’s basketball team’s 14 second-chance points. The Screaming Eagles bench responded accordingly: Standing, shouting and celebrating almost two months of work.
At long last, USI got its first win against a Division I opponent with a 73-62 victory over Lindenwood in its second Ohio Valley Conference game. The Eagles remain undefeated against the Lions all time, moving to 7-0 against their former D-II foes.
“We got off to a horrible start with our non-conference, but we’re in a new season,” coach Stan Gouard said. “I think the biggest thing right now is learn from the things we struggled with, learn from the things we did well with.”
The 2023-24 season hasn’t been kind to USI. The Eagles’ (4-11, 1-1 Ohio Valley Conference) first D-I win came on the 55th day of the season, but there were some glimpses of hope throughout. USI led Duke at halftime, played an even second half against Michigan State and nearly started OVC play with a win at Southeast Missouri State if not for a last-season overtime buzzer beater.
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The Eagles entered the game as one of 10 teams without a D-I win but can now take momentum into the new year and the rest of OVC play, particularly with a two-game home stretch against Tennessee State and Tennessee Tech coming this week.
But the Eagles finally squeezed one out and showed promise in the two-game Show-Me State split: The 93-91 loss to SEMO and the 73-62 win over Lindenwood.
“We let one get away from us the other day. Very disappointed in that locker room (against SEMO),” Gouard said. “The biggest message was we didn’t want to come back in the locker room when the game was over with that same feeling.”
Here are some key takeaways from USI’s OVC opener:
AJ Smith and Jeremiah Hernandez are the real deal
The Eagles are leaning heavily on a core returning group of Smith, Hernandez, Mielke, Kiyron Powell, Jack Campion, Sam Mervis and Nick Hittle. All, outside of Campion, have seen increased roles this season.
Smith and Hernandez are perhaps the biggest benefactors of that. The two averaged a combined 4.1 points last season but have taken on starting places and have been USI’s keys to success this season. Smith has shown as much this season: Six double-doubles and a career-high 27 points with eight rebounds in St. Charles that led USI to its first OVC win.
Hernandez had a similar showing against SEMO with a career-high 35 points that nearly took the Eagles over the defending conference tournament champion.
“Our coaches trust us,” Smith said. “We have trust in our coaches for the game plans they have. … We just know they look at us and (are) looking for outlets. We just feed off each other.”
No one else averages over nine points and USI could do with someone taking some of that load off Smith and Hernandez, but those two have begun OVC play with all-conference level showings. Those are the kind of things the Eagles miss from last season and need going forward.
USI's big man depth
USI’s front court has potential and versatility. Powell has started most games at center, with Hittle and Nolan Causwell taking on the role in other games. Hittle started in the win against Lindenwood.
Powell brings athleticism and more range with his shooting, having worked on his jumper throughout the offseason to add another element to his offensive game, with Causwell adding similar attributes and Hittle bringing more of a back-to-the-basket approach more often than not.
Coach Stan Gouard has spoken about a need to get Hittle more minutes throughout the non-conference season, and he got him a season-high 18 with six points and four rebounds at Lindenwood.
That allows for more versatility and makes USI more difficult to guard and scout.
“We’ve got three guys. I think at any point, one of these guys are gonna take off from a career standpoint and it’s gonna be contagious,” Gouard said. “They come to work every day in practice. They push each other in a very positive way. … You can’t have three better guys on your team.”
This article originally appeared on Evansville Courier & Press: Southern Indiana Eagles: Takeaways from the first OVC games
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Michigan vs. Alabama Rose Bowl Semifinal Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - Monday, January 1
Based on our computer projection model, the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines will take down the No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide when the two teams come together at Rose Bowl on Monday, January 1, which starts at 5:00 PM. For our projections on the spead, point total, and final score, check out the rest of the article below.
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- The Wolverines have seven wins in 12 games against the spread this season.
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Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Animal’ is one of the highest-grossing Indian films in 2023, and it has already crossed 800 crores in worldwide collections. Despite the theatrical success, this Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna starrer has attracted a lot of criticism for its violence and misogynistic content. Many critics have scrutinized Sandeep Reddy Vanga for creating toxic content in films like ‘Animal,’ 'Kabir Singh,' and 'Arjun Reddy.' Recently, Sandeep's brother and the producer of '
Animal,' Pranay Reddy Vanga, revealed that all the criticism against Sandeep is part of a conspiracy.
Pranay, in an interview with a YouTube channel called Idream Filmnagar, stated that a group of people from Bollywood is targeting Vanga to bring him down from the industry.
‘Animal’ director Sandeep Reddy Vanga reveals that one thing which Ranbir Kapoor refused him for: ‘He didn’t like it all…’
On a serious note, he mentioned that Telugu-speaking people never criticize Sandeep like Bollywood critics have done after ‘Animal’ and ‘Kabir Singh.’ He claimed that people in Mumbai don't appreciate a South Indian achieving box office success and want to hinder Reddy by any means.
He further added that Reddy is not a person who gives up; he will fight through this.
In a previous interview, Pranay mentioned that South Indian producers did not support Sandeep in creating bold content in Tollywood, as they wanted to avoid risks in the South. Consequently, the producers suggested Sandeep go to Bollywood and explore his ideas there.
According to reports, Sandeep Reddy Vanga is set to collaborate on a project with ‘Salaar’ actor Prabhas.
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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/pranay-reddy-vanga-says-a-particular-gang-in-bollywood-is-standing-against-sandeep-reddy-vanga-deets-inside/articleshow/106409745.cms
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Actress Rashmika Mandanna is enjoying the box office success of the movie ‘
Animal’, in which she shared screen space with Ranbir Kapoor. The movie garnered a lot of attention and mixed reviews for its toxic elements. However, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga addressed all the criticisms and deemed them irrelevant.
The actress posted a story on her Instagram account featuring throwback pictures from 2023.
She wrote, ‘Hey, my loves, only a few hours left for the new year, so I thought let’s do a #Tb to 2023 from my lens. Let's see how that goes!’ She asked her fans to suggest dates from which they want to see her pictures. She posted candid morning selfies, vacation pictures, and traveling videos for several dates as suggested by the fans.
Two of these pictures capture behind-the-scenes moments from ‘Animal’. The first picture is from October 9, in which she can be seen sitting in a recording studio with a cute tired expression. The actress wrote, “9/10/23 - was dubbing for Animal.” She can be seen wearing a white sleeveless t-shirt and denim jeans.
In the second picture, she posted a memory from August 1, 2023, where the director of Animal, Sandeep Reddy Vanga, is sitting with a smiling face, and Rashmika is holding her signature Korean love heart gesture towards the camera. The actress mentioned that she has no pictures from August 1 and shared one from August 3, 2023.
On the work front, post 'Animal', Rashmika is gearing up for the second part of ‘Pushpa’ with Allu Arjun
. It will hit theaters on August 15, 2024. Apart from this, she will be seen in Rahul Ravindran’s ‘The Girlfriend.’
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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Before we step into 2024, we’re looking back at the past year and laughing at some of the funniest moments brought to you by our NEWS10 ABC team. From what happens between commercial breaks on Empire State Weekly to sampling cranberry sauce, here’s a highlight reel of the funniest (live and off-air) moments from 2023.
Thank you to everyone at home for watching, tweeting and sharing these funny moments with NEWS10! Happy New Year!
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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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I’ve watched this 1000 times. But will it keep my kitchen from looking like a murder scene?
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I hope you’re having a delicious, restful holiday break — and I hope you’re one of the happy ones, still on break. I hope you’re sleeping in, goofing off, staying in soft clothes and preserving your energy because we are but four days from New Year’s Eve and I think NYE should be celebrated. No matter what kind of year we had, I love a grand finale, either sending it packing, good riddance, or basking in its glow. I always stay up to watch the ball drop, except that one year I had a newborn and conked out at 10pm.
For the last several New Year’s Eves, our tradition has been to make a fantastic amount of raclette tartiflette (the recipe is in my most recent cookbook, Smitten Kitchen Keepers), a big colorful salad, open a lot of oysters, chill a lot of champagne, and then I make a highly decadent dessert, either these chocolate puddle cakes or the family-style crème brûlée (also in SKK) but this year I’m leaning towards sticky toffee pudding. In 2020, we ate this all around a firepit outside and the tradition has stuck a little where it doesn’t feel as special to be entirely indoors, no matter how cold.
How about you? If you’re still deciding, or need a nudge, do scroll down to many of my favorite foods for parties including snacks, cocktails, and desserts. Plus, a new omelet that’s fun and ridiculously easy, something I will appreciate the morning of New Year’s Day, when I’ve invited family over for brunch.
Cheers,
Deb
I’ve written three cookbooks and I’m a tiny bit biased, but I think you’d love them all. Want to buy a signed copy of my most recent cookbook, Smitten Kitchen Keepers? Both Strand Bookstore in Manhattan and Books Are Magic in Brooklyn have copies in stock. Wondering what you might include from the book on your holiday table? I thought you’d never ask! I vote for the endive salad with apple matchsticks, winter squash soup with red onion crisp, tangy baked eggplant and couscous, and raclette tartiflette. And please don’t forget the thick molasses spice cookies, family style crème brûlée, and white russian slush punch. Were you looking for a list of all the recipes in each of my cookbooks? I’ve added these in a separate page and hope it makes it easier for you to find everything you want to cook.
rolled spinach omelet
New: I'm completely obsessed with this omelet that's angling to be your holiday brunch centerpiece. The ingredients are simple (frozen spinach, cheddar, eggs), the process is quick (hand-whisked, bakes in 15 minutes), but the presentation is gorgeous enough for the fanciest table. I think you're going to love it too.
union square cafe's bar nuts
A 5-ingredient, timeless recipe, perfect for any party worth going to, plus a reminder that the most exceptional holiday stuff is often the simplest.
feta tapenade tarte soleil
My favorite radiant, party-perfect appetizer to celebrate the longer, brighter days ahead is also a cinch. Once your puff pastry is defrosted, it can be assembled and baked in under an hour.
baked brie with balsamic red onions
Baked brie, my way: A simple, flaky galette dough, sweet-sour jammy red onions under and over the cheese, a paper-thin layer of Dijon, thyme, and a crackle of sesame seeds on top.
pimento cheese potato bites
Bite-sized, bronzed, melty, and completely-impossible-to-stop-at-one potato bites, perfect with (or for, heh) dinner tonight or at any party you're heading to -- minus a few, you know, for "quality testing."
cider-glazed bacon-wrapped dates
The most popular appetizer at every party is also the easiest to make. I am anti-stuffing (too fiddly, takes forever), but pro-glazing, and this one, with cider vinegar, maple syrup, flaky salt, and aleppo pepper, makes what is already an impossibly delicious party snack even more so.
caesar salad deviled eggs
Deviled eggs are only for holiday parties? Not around here. These are bright and zingy and deliciously crunchy on top and I have absolutely no qualms about eating them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner today.
fromage fort
I think this should be our new party trick, the ideal way to turn leftovers from other parties -- scraps of cheese, splashes of wine -- into something far awesomer than its parts. Want to make it even a little more decadent? Run the toasts under a broiler.
scallion meatballs with soy-ginger glaze
Around here, these meatballs check all boxes: perfect party food, easy dinner, plus a kid-and-adult favorite. Colorful cellophane-d toothpicks optional, but who are we kidding, not really.
baked brie with garlic butter mushrooms
I'm making the argument that we should get to eat baked brie for dinner, at least in this cozy time of year, when even the simple meals should feel special. Here the brie is nestled in a pan of the best roasted mushrooms ever and everything is swooped and scooped onto toasty bread. Repeat as needed.
essential french onion soup
Onion soup is one of my favorite foods on earth; it's inexpensive, easy to shop for, and requires no cheffy tricks to make an impossibly good, cozy bowl. Julia Child's books taught me how to make it; real life took it from there.
fudgy bourbon balls
I think we should bring this 60s holiday party standard back. My version uses bourbon instead of rum, a brownie's worth of chocolate, a dab of molasses for intensity and a tumble in sparkly shimmery coatings. They age well (just like us!) so go ahead and make them ASAP and be glad they’re ready when you are.
luxe butterscotch pudding
A caramelized, rich, and luxurious upgrade to butterscotch pudding, delightful in small portions, with or without a puddle of salted caramel on top.
layered mocha cheesecake
This six-layer stacked cheesecake, part chocolate, part coffee, is less complicated (one-bowl cookie layers, one-bowl cheesecake, everything bakes fast) and even more wildly delicious than it looks. I think it's got Saturday Night Baking Project written all over it, don't you think?
rum campari punch
No matter what the question on New Year's Eve, a giant bowl of dark red punch with a fizzy finish is the answer. Punch (admirably) gets more harmonious and mellow with age, even if you (understandably) refuse to, so go ahead and get it mixed up a few days ahead. Cheers!
cosmopolitan
Look what's ready for its comeback (that is, if it ever left). I make a couple adjustments to the original that makes a huge difference in the balance of flavors. What's not up for debate: whether our New Years Eves would be better with these in it.
shop my favorites
Ever wonder where I get my cutting boards, paring knives, offset spatulas and more than you see when I cook? I've created a page on Smitten Kitchen with links to some of my favorite kitchen items, the ones I'm asked about the most. I recently added several new favorites I’ve bought in the last year. For each item, I've attempted to provide a range of shopping links so we're not just focusing on one giant retailer.
See you next week!
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