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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 Aides had described the new senator as being withdrawn and uninterested in eating, discussing work or the usual banter with staff.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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| 2024-01-01T02:27:50Z
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills acquired cornerback Rasul Douglas at the trade deadline to shore up a depleted defense and reverse the team’s slide in the standings.
The ballhawking Douglas delivered Sunday, and now Buffalo is on the doorstep of another playoff berth.
The 29-year-old Douglas returned one of his two interceptions for a score and tipped a pass to cause a third turnover in helping the Bills maintain their clear path to the playoffs with a 27-21 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday.
“I don’t know what we gave up to get him,” safety Micah Hyde said of the deal in which Buffalo also acquired a fifth-round draft pick by sending a third-round selection to Green Bay. “But we won that trade.”
Josh Allen made up for his poor passing by scoring twice on 1-yard runs, and the three-time division champion Bills (10-6) now prepare for a season-ending showdown at Miami (11-5) next weekend that will decide the AFC East title. Buffalo has already defeated the Dolphins this year, and Miami blew a chance at clinching the division with a 56-19 loss to Baltimore on Sunday.
The Bills will have to wait until Week 18 to clinch a playoff berth after Pittsburgh (9-7) defeated Seattle 30-23.
The Buffalo enters the final week seeded sixth in the AFC race. Barring ties, the Bills could still secure their fifth consecutive playoff berth with a loss to Miami if Pittsburgh loses at Baltimore or Jacksonville (9-7) loses at Tennessee.
However things go, a patchwork defense that’s spent much of the season without cornerback Tre’Davious White (torn Achilles tendon) and linebacker Matt Milano (right leg) rose up in forcing four turnovers and limiting the Patriots to 16 first downs and 294 yards. Tackle Ed Oliver had an interception on a pass tipped by Douglas, and cornerback Christian Benford forced a fumble by stripping the ball from receiver Pharaoh Brown.
“Resilience. Relentless. We always fight,” Douglas said. “I think that we got our identity now and know what we are capable of doing.”
Buffalo won its fourth straight and fifth in six games by overcoming an inconsistent offense which settled for a touchdown and two field goals off three defensive takeaways inside the Patriots 30 in the first half. The Bills also responded after the Patriots opened the game with Jalen Reagor’s 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
Buffalo went up 10-7 and never relinquished the lead after Allen’s first 1-yard run with 6:37 left in the first quarter, which was set up by Douglas’ first interception at New England’s 14. Douglas made it 20-7 by scoring on his 40-yard interception return 2 1/2 minutes into the second quarter.
New England (4-12) proved both stout in a game it had little to play for and sloppy in a season the Patriots will finish with their most losses since going 2-14 in 1992. It could be the fewest wins in coach Bill Belichick’s tenure, which he opened with a 5-11 record in 2000.
“Obviously a terrible first 20 minutes. From there, we battled away, but obviously gave them too big of a lead and couldn’t quite get it back,” Belichick said. “Just stop turning it over. Once we did that, we were competitive.”
Bailey Zappe finished 16 of 26 for 209 yards and also scored on an 18-yard run.
“I don’t think it was difficult to keep fighting because it was more about us than it was about them,” Patriots center David Andrews said. “The first half, you can’t do that. You can’t turn the ball over four times. But no one lost belief. Not one lost faith. Obviously, no one quit.”
Zappe had more interceptions (three) than the Patriots had first downs (two) during New England’s first six possessions. The Patriots, however, pulled within 27-21 on Ezekiel Elliott’s 6-yard run with 11:01 left.
Following a three-and-out on New England’s next possession, the Patriots never got the ball back.
Allen converted three third-down opportunities on Buffalo’s final drive to run out the final 5:02. He capped the time-consuming drive by lowering his head on a 4-yard run on third-and-3 from the Patriots 16.
Allen finished 15 of 30 for 169 yards and an interception. He lamented not putting the game out of reach earlier.
“Three possessions down there in the first quarter, and we only scored one touchdown, so that’s not good enough,” he said. “We lucked out and our defense played a heck of a game. Just trying to find a way to win.”
BY THE NUMBERS
Allen scored his team-leading 15th TD rushing, one short of matching the team’s season record set in a 14-game season by O.J. Simpson 1975. … Allen had his streak of games throwing a touchdown end at 23. … WR Stefon Diggs had four catches to reach 100 this season. He became the NFL’s third player to have four or more consecutive seasons with 100 catches, joining Antonio Brown (2013-18) and Marvin Harrison (1999-2002).
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Patriots: Close season hosting New York Jets.
Bills: Close season at Miami Dolphins.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 3-year-old boy is in critical condition after police say a stray bullet went through a window, striking him in northeast Memphis Sunday evening.
According to reports, officers responded to the shooting at the Edgewater apartments just before 6 p.m.
Officers found a child on the scene with an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to Le Bonheur in critical condition, Memphis Police say.
Police say the child was home with his family celebrating New Year’s Eve when a stray bullet came through the window and struck him. They believe the shots may have been celebratory gunfire for NYE.
“Celebratory gunfire is illegal in the city of Memphis,” said Assistant Police Chief Don Crowe. “Do not shoot guns for celebration. The bullets will come down somewhere, and if those bullets come down and hit a person, it will injure a person. It is a crime to shoot a gun in celebratory gunfire.”
If you have any information regarding this incident, call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – We are wrapping up the last day of 2023. Lots of sunshine, and coolish temperatures to wrap up the year. Tonight for any New Year’s Eve it will be clear, but cool across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee. We will see temperatures fall into the upper 30s in the Pee Dee and Low 40s along the coast. As we head into New Year’s Day it should be fairly pleasant across the area. Highs will top out in the upper 50s in the Pee Dee and near 60 along the coast.
A cold front will pass through the area Monday night. We will mostly see clouds, and isolated sprinkle can’t be ruled out. Otherwise we will see partly cloudy skies and breezy. Highs on Tuesday through Friday will only mange to warm into the low to mid 50s. We will see sunshine Tuesday, partly cloudy skies on Wednesday. The chances of showers move through the area late Wednesday night into Thursday.
After the cold front moves through Thursday morning, we will see again cool conditions across the region. Overnight lows Thursday into Friday will be very cold. Lows in the mid to upper 20s right now across the Pee Dee, and border belt. Along the coast we will see temperatures fall to near or just below freezing.
Looking towards the weekend, we could see another strong storm system move through the southeast. Right now we could see rain beginning Saturday, and lasting into Sunday. We will have to continue to monitor the model trends, and continue to fine tune the forecast.
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'Vampire Diaries' & 'Roswell, New Mexico' Star Michael Trevino Engaged to Model Bregje Heinen
Michael Trevino and his girlfriend Bregje Heinen are getting married!!
The 38-year-old actor, best known for his roles on The Vampire Diaries and most recently Roswell, New Mexico, announced his engagement to the 30-year-old Dutch model over the weekend.
While the couple waited to announce the exciting news, the proposal took place right before Christmas!
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“12 . 24 . 23 🤍💍,” Michael captioned a set of engagement photos of the pair taken in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Bregje shared her own set of pics of the two recently, simply captioning her post with a pink heart emoji.
After sharing the engagement news, several of Michael‘s TVD and Roswell co-stars sent their congratulatory messages in the comments section.
“YESSSS!!!! ❤️ congratulations you guys!!!!! 🎊,” Candice King wrote.
Nina Dobrev said, “🥰😍🥰🥰🥰🥰 so happy for you both!” while Kayla Ewell wrote, “You guys!!! So excited for you!! We love you!”
Roswell‘s Jeanine Mason commented, “HE DID IT! Congrats you two 😘😘😘,” while Tyler Blackburn said, “Omg! Congrats!!”
“Congratulations !!!! The most beautiful couple, the angles are crying 😍” Lily Cowles commented.
Congratulations to Michael Trevino and Bregje Heinen on the engagement!!!
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Guest Column: Shine a light on strong women during 2024 with Inner Wheel
and live on Freeview channel 276
District 22, which covers the whole of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire in its catchment area, held its International Rally recently with the aim of celebrating the district’s support for the Book Bus project in Zambia.
So far, more than 8,000 books have been donated and £30,000 raised by IWGB&I (Inner Wheel Great Britain and Ireland).
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The push is now on to raise a further £10,000 nationally to purchase a new bus and to maintain it for one year.
This is a target which should easily be reached.
The 18 clubs in District 22 were represented at the meeting with one member at large enjoying a presentation by David Gordon CEO and Monica Mulenga, Book Bus Zambia project director, including a live
link to a school in Zambia which is supported by The Book Bus charity.
Seeing the delight on the faces of the children and hearing from some of them the difference that has been made to their lives gave a glow to everyone present and we all raised our lights to shine on these young people, some of whom walk for more than an hour to get to and from school.
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If you want to know more about Inner Wheel or are interested in joining in 2024 to make a difference in what will be a key year for the organisation, you can contact a membership officer at [email protected] or me Yvette Thomas, district 22 editor, via [email protected]
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Portland police to increase street patrols downtown for New Year’s Eve
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland police will be increasing patrols in select parts of the city during New Year’s Eve Sunday night.
PPB Traffic Division officers will be focusing particular efforts on the Entertainment District in the Old Town neighborhood, looking for impaired drivers, speeding, dangerous lane changes, running red lights, and other related behaviors.
New Year’s Eve is the second deadliest holiday in Oregon.
Motorcyclist dies, passenger hurt in SE Portland
“It’s usually due to the fact that people drive while impaired especially relating to alcohol, but we also understand other drugs, including marijuana, cannabis control substances, but also even medications or other substances can impair the body as well,” Oregon State Police’s Lt. Logan Denney told KOIN 6 News.
In 2023, the state of Oregon has seen a 2.5% increase in arrests for DUII across the state.
In Portland, there have been 73 traffic-related fatalities, with 32 involving pedestrians. This is a slight increase from last year with 73 deaths including 26 pedestrians.
Man shot while driving in Northeast Portland: police
PPB Sgt. Kevin Allen calls this “very alarming,” as it is approaching the record of 79 traffic-related deaths from 1986. But he offered up some advice to combat potential incidents on the holiday.
“Celebrate, have fun, enjoy the transition,” said Allen. “But make sure you know how you’re going to get home.”
For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KOIN.com.
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Dec 31, 2023
Prioritize open communication and mutual respect, fostering a foundation of trust, while embracing individual growth and shared values to ensure fulfilling and enduring relationships in 2024.
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| 2024-01-01T02:27:55Z
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills acquired cornerback Rasul Douglas at the trade deadline to shore up a depleted defense and reverse the team’s slide in the standings.
The ballhawking Douglas delivered Sunday, and now Buffalo is on the doorstep of another playoff berth.
The 29-year-old Douglas returned one of his two interceptions for a score and tipped a pass to cause a third turnover in helping the Bills maintain their clear path to the playoffs with a 27-21 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday.
“I don’t know what we gave up to get him,” safety Micah Hyde said of the deal in which Buffalo also acquired a fifth-round draft pick by sending a third-round selection to Green Bay. “But we won that trade.”
Josh Allen made up for his poor passing by scoring twice on 1-yard runs, and the three-time division champion Bills (10-6) now prepare for a season-ending showdown at Miami (11-5) next weekend that will decide the AFC East title. Buffalo has already defeated the Dolphins this year, and Miami blew a chance at clinching the division with a 56-19 loss to Baltimore on Sunday.
The Bills will have to wait until Week 18 to clinch a playoff berth after Pittsburgh (9-7) defeated Seattle 30-23.
The Buffalo enters the final week seeded sixth in the AFC race. Barring ties, the Bills could still secure their fifth consecutive playoff berth with a loss to Miami if Pittsburgh loses at Baltimore or Jacksonville (9-7) loses at Tennessee.
However things go, a patchwork defense that’s spent much of the season without cornerback Tre’Davious White (torn Achilles tendon) and linebacker Matt Milano (right leg) rose up in forcing four turnovers and limiting the Patriots to 16 first downs and 294 yards. Tackle Ed Oliver had an interception on a pass tipped by Douglas, and cornerback Christian Benford forced a fumble by stripping the ball from receiver Pharaoh Brown.
“Resilience. Relentless. We always fight,” Douglas said. “I think that we got our identity now and know what we are capable of doing.”
Buffalo won its fourth straight and fifth in six games by overcoming an inconsistent offense which settled for a touchdown and two field goals off three defensive takeaways inside the Patriots 30 in the first half. The Bills also responded after the Patriots opened the game with Jalen Reagor’s 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
Buffalo went up 10-7 and never relinquished the lead after Allen’s first 1-yard run with 6:37 left in the first quarter, which was set up by Douglas’ first interception at New England’s 14. Douglas made it 20-7 by scoring on his 40-yard interception return 2 1/2 minutes into the second quarter.
New England (4-12) proved both stout in a game it had little to play for and sloppy in a season the Patriots will finish with their most losses since going 2-14 in 1992. It could be the fewest wins in coach Bill Belichick’s tenure, which he opened with a 5-11 record in 2000.
“Obviously a terrible first 20 minutes. From there, we battled away, but obviously gave them too big of a lead and couldn’t quite get it back,” Belichick said. “Just stop turning it over. Once we did that, we were competitive.”
Bailey Zappe finished 16 of 26 for 209 yards and also scored on an 18-yard run.
“I don’t think it was difficult to keep fighting because it was more about us than it was about them,” Patriots center David Andrews said. “The first half, you can’t do that. You can’t turn the ball over four times. But no one lost belief. Not one lost faith. Obviously, no one quit.”
Zappe had more interceptions (three) than the Patriots had first downs (two) during New England’s first six possessions. The Patriots, however, pulled within 27-21 on Ezekiel Elliott’s 6-yard run with 11:01 left.
Following a three-and-out on New England’s next possession, the Patriots never got the ball back.
Allen converted three third-down opportunities on Buffalo’s final drive to run out the final 5:02. He capped the time-consuming drive by lowering his head on a 4-yard run on third-and-3 from the Patriots 16.
Allen finished 15 of 30 for 169 yards and an interception. He lamented not putting the game out of reach earlier.
“Three possessions down there in the first quarter, and we only scored one touchdown, so that’s not good enough,” he said. “We lucked out and our defense played a heck of a game. Just trying to find a way to win.”
BY THE NUMBERS
Allen scored his team-leading 15th TD rushing, one short of matching the team’s season record set in a 14-game season by O.J. Simpson 1975. … Allen had his streak of games throwing a touchdown end at 23. … WR Stefon Diggs had four catches to reach 100 this season. He became the NFL’s third player to have four or more consecutive seasons with 100 catches, joining Antonio Brown (2013-18) and Marvin Harrison (1999-2002).
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Patriots: Close season hosting New York Jets.
Bills: Close season at Miami Dolphins.
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Chanel's legendary creative director, fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld dies at 85
Lagerfeld, a ubiquitous name in the world of fashion who took the helm at Chanel - one the world's most renowned fashion houses - in 1983, passed away at a Paris hospital, the sources said.
"Rest in peace, Karl," said English stylist and fashion journalist Katie Grand on Instagram, joining many others in the world of fashion who paid their respects to the legend on social media. "There are too many great stories and fun times to detail, you are incredibly special and talented and I was very lucky to have known you," she added.
Throughout a productive and acclaimed career, Lagerfeld also supervised creative designs for the Italian leather and fur goods brand Fendi, in addition to creating a signature label that bore his own name.
He had been notably absent at Chanel's Haute Couture show during the Paris Fashion Week in January, which sparked concerns over his health.
The German designer, who also dabbled in photography and art, cut a striking figure with his iconic uniform of a monochrome tailored black suit often paired with a flamboyant white shirt with fingerless gloves, dark sunglasses and his long white locks of hair tied back in a ponytail.
Born on Sept. 10, 1933, in the northern port city of Hamburg, he first stepped into the glamorous world of fashion when Pierre Balmain hired him as an assistant after a young Lagerfeld won a coat-designing competition in 1955.
Lagerfeld joined Fendi as a collaborator in 1965 and by the late 1960s, he had become the main designer for French house Chloe.
However, the "Kaiser" - as he was affectionately known - only became a household name once he took up the reins of the Chanel luxury label and started branding fabrics with the now-iconic interlocking Coco Chanel logo.
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250 Swedish kronor to Trinidad and Tobago dollars
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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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| 2024-01-01T02:27:58Z
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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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LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — After thinking he lost his job as the Washington Commanders’ starting quarterback, Sam Howell was back on the field Sunday doing what he has been doing a lot of lately: throwing interceptions.
With Jacoby Brissett sidelined by a hamstring injury that popped up late in the week, Howell threw two more picks in a 27-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The second-year pro has thrown the most interceptions in the NFL this season with 19, and those mistakes continue to overshadow any of the progress he might have made.
Howell said he didn’t know until about two hours before the game that he would be playing. He finished 17 of 28 for 169 yards.
“I didn’t get much work in practice, but I’ve gotten work all season long,” Howell said. “I feel prepared even when I didn’t get the reps this week.”
Howell made some strong throws, but the interceptions were clearly on him. He was sacked for a league-leading 61st time, and it didn’t help when Washington (4-12) fell behind and was in obvious passing situations for much of the second half.
“Early on, when things were balanced, it was one of those things that the situation gave him the opportunity and he performed,” coach Ron Rivera said. “I thought he made some good decisions, threw some really good balls. Obviously there were a couple throws I promise you he would wished he had back, but he did a lot of good things.”
Rivera announced Wednesday the Commanders would be turning to Brissett after pulling Howell from each of the previous two games. Brissett’s hamstring was still tight, according to Rivera, leading to Howell getting the nod instead, with Jake Fromm elevated from the practice squad to back up.
With one game left against Dallas next weekend — one that could decide the NFC East between the Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles — Rivera was not yet ready to say who might start for Washington, which could pick as high as second in the draft.
It’s likely to be Rivera’s final game with the organization after four seasons, with new ownership poised to make major changes. But the veteran coach isn’t ready to give up on Howell having a future in the league.
“I still think he has that opportunity to be that guy,” Rivera said. “I believe he’s a guy that can be very, very good in this league. There’s some things he still has to grow on, obviously, and we can be better and help him, as well.”
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Roseville fatal crash leaves one man dead
(FOX40.COM) — A man was fatally struck by a vehicle in Roseville on Sunday morning in central Roseville, according to the Roseville Police Department.
Sometime between 6:30 a.m. and 7 a.m., the man was walking in the area of Roseville Parkway and Reserve Drive when he was struck by the vehicle.
Off-duty Sacramento County deputy rescues man from car crash, revives him from a seizure
The driver remained on the scene, was cooperative with police and showed no sign of impairment, according to police.
A road closure was established in the area as investigators processed the scene until around 7:15 a.m. when police reported that the scene was all clear.
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Find out what your stars have to say for your day today, as predicted by astrologer Pandit Jagannath Guruji, for 31st December, 2023.
Aries:You may receive work calls on your day off to wrap up loose ends before the new year starts. There's a chance of a casual conversation regarding a potential job.
Taurus:Avoid working today to prevent complicating things.
Take a break and consider placing a money plant near your desk for positive vibes.
Gemini:As a senior, it's a good day to keep colleagues informed about your plans. Providing a heads-up from your end can be beneficial.
Cancer:According to your stars, it appears to be a light and good day without much work.
Leo:Stay vigilant for unexpected tasks on your day off. Don't take your peace for granted.
Virgo:It's a favorable day to handle work emergencies with ease. Keep calm and composed.
Libra:Be cautious about small gossip that may reach your ears today, possibly affecting your peace.
Scorpio:Complete tasks causing stress today to avoid negativity tomorrow. Apply Chandan on your forehead after prayers to Lord Shiva.
Sagittarius:Seek blessings from your supreme power as negative forces at work may set traps. Stay vigilant against potential negativity.
Capricorn:Take care of yourself today, and those working may receive assistance or relief later on.
Aquarius:Avoid making resolutions today; consider contemplating changes tomorrow. Implementing resolutions may be challenging according to your readings.
Pisces:Your procrastination tendencies might peak today. Seize opportunities while they are available.
Career and finance predictions for zodiac signs in 2024
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| 2024-01-01T02:28:01Z
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LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — After thinking he lost his job as the Washington Commanders’ starting quarterback, Sam Howell was back on the field Sunday doing what he has been doing a lot of lately: throwing interceptions.
With Jacoby Brissett sidelined by a hamstring injury that popped up late in the week, Howell threw two more picks in a 27-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The second-year pro has thrown the most interceptions in the NFL this season with 19, and those mistakes continue to overshadow any of the progress he might have made.
Howell said he didn’t know until about two hours before the game that he would be playing. He finished 17 of 28 for 169 yards.
“I didn’t get much work in practice, but I’ve gotten work all season long,” Howell said. “I feel prepared even when I didn’t get the reps this week.”
Howell made some strong throws, but the interceptions were clearly on him. He was sacked for a league-leading 61st time, and it didn’t help when Washington (4-12) fell behind and was in obvious passing situations for much of the second half.
“Early on, when things were balanced, it was one of those things that the situation gave him the opportunity and he performed,” coach Ron Rivera said. “I thought he made some good decisions, threw some really good balls. Obviously there were a couple throws I promise you he would wished he had back, but he did a lot of good things.”
Rivera announced Wednesday the Commanders would be turning to Brissett after pulling Howell from each of the previous two games. Brissett’s hamstring was still tight, according to Rivera, leading to Howell getting the nod instead, with Jake Fromm elevated from the practice squad to back up.
With one game left against Dallas next weekend — one that could decide the NFC East between the Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles — Rivera was not yet ready to say who might start for Washington, which could pick as high as second in the draft.
It’s likely to be Rivera’s final game with the organization after four seasons, with new ownership poised to make major changes. But the veteran coach isn’t ready to give up on Howell having a future in the league.
“I still think he has that opportunity to be that guy,” Rivera said. “I believe he’s a guy that can be very, very good in this league. There’s some things he still has to grow on, obviously, and we can be better and help him, as well.”
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FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — NASCAR legend Cale Yarborough has died at 84 after a long illness.
Yarborough died early Sunday morning at McLeod Hospice in Florence, South Carolina, according to his family.
NASCAR Chairman and CEO Jim France released a statement following Yarborough’s death:
“Cale Yarborough was one of the toughest competitors NASCAR has ever seen. His combination of talent, grit and determination separated Cale from his peers, both on the track and in the record book. He was respected and admired by competitors and fans alike and was as comfortable behind the wheel of a tractor as he was behind the wheel of a stock car. On behalf of the France family and NASCAR, I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Cale Yarborough.”
During his career, Yarborough won 83 races, tying Jimmie Johnson for sixth on the all-time NASCAR Cup Series list. He’s also just one of two drivers to win three consecutive championships, winning 1976, 1977 and 1978.
Yarborough operated Cale Yarborough Honda in Florence. He grew up in Sardis, South Carolina, just a few miles from Timmonsville. He was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2012.
He retired from racing in 1988, and he later became the first Republican elected to the Florence County Council since Reconstruction. He was re-elected his next term as a Democrat.
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Chess player Bibisara Assaubayeva returns to Kazakhstan
12:23, 16 February 2019
ALMATY. KAZINFORM The Kazakhstan Chess Federation announced the return of Bibisara Assaubayeva to the motherland.
According to Executive Director of the Federation Irina Grishchenko, the Russian Chess Federation confirmed its consent to Assaubayeva's transition to the Kazakhstan Chess Federation. In turn, the Kazakhstan Chess Federation has already sent an appropriate request and all required documents to the FIDE.
"We hope the decision will be adopted in the nearest time," said Grishchenko.
Bibisara Assaubayeva is a native of Taraz. She won world champion's title four times being a member of the Kazakh team.
Two years ago her mother Liana Tanzharikova took a decision on her daughter's transition to the Moscow Region's Chess Federation.
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LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Minutes after rolling to a 27-10 victory at Washington, the San Francisco 49ers watched the final minute of Philadelphia’s game at Arizona together in the visiting locker room.
A loud cheer erupted when the Eagles lost to Arizona in stunning fashion. After Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes to bounce back from the worst game of his NFL career and results elsewhere fell their way, the Niners clinched the top seed in the NFC and the first-round bye and home-field advantage that comes with it.
“Thank you, Cardinals,” linebacker Fred Warner said. “Back in ’19, it took us winning in Seattle on the very last play of the game to secure the 1 seed, and the fact that we were able to get it with one game left in the season is big.”
Wrapping up the No. 1 seed before Week 18 could be a significant advantage for San Francisco (12-4) after losing Christian McCaffrey to a calf injury against the Commanders. The do-it-all running back left the game in the third quarter after gaining 91 scrimmage yards on 18 touches, and coach Kyle Shanahan thinks it could be a strained calf muscle.
“We think he’ll be all right,” Shanahan said. “I don’t know if he would’ve been able to go next week or not, but we’ll have to find out more (Monday). He was moving around all right on the sideline, so hoping it’s not too bad.”
The Niners got touchdown catches from Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk and a rushing TD from Elijah Mitchell. Purdy, coming off throwing four interceptions in a humbling home loss to Baltimore, was 22 of 28 for 230 yards to reach 4,280 and break Jeff Garcia’s season franchise record of 4,278 set in 2000.
“To be able to come back and get the ball moving, throw it around to the guys and obviously get the offense to flow again and feeling it, it felt good,” Purdy said.
The defense, also looking to atone for some struggles against the Ravens, intercepted Sam Howell twice — once each by Charvarius Ward and Deommodore Lenoir.
Washington (4-12) was not much of an obstacle for the conference’s top team, as Howell added to his NFL lead in interceptions with his 18th and 19th of the season. He was starting only because journeyman Jacoby Brissett was sidelined by a hamstring injury after coach Ron Rivera decided earlier in the week to bench Howell.
“I thought Sam had some really good moments,” Rivera said. “Obviously there were a couple throws I promise you he would wish he had back, but he did a lot of good things.”
The Commanders have lost seven in a row, and as a result of the Cardinals win, could be in line to draft as high as second. While they’re looking ahead to an offseason of change under new ownership, the Niners have their eyes set on a long playoff run.
“We’re going to continue to get better,” Warner said. “We’ve got to make sure we’re our best when our best is needed for when our moment comes.”
HOMECOMING DAY
Former Washington left tackle Trent Williams and edge rusher Chase Young each played his first game back at FedEx Field as a visitor. They walked out of the tunnel and onto the field together for warmups.
Williams was traded to the Niners in 2020 after sitting out the ’19 season because of a dispute with Washington’s front office. Young was sent to San Francisco on Oct. 31 amid reports the coaching staff found him undisciplined and considered his departure addition by subtraction.
Shanahan also spent four seasons as a Washington assistant from 2010-13, working as the offensive coordinator for his dad, Mike. Shanahan said he used to have emotions about facing Washington but that they’re gone now .
“It’s a totally different place here now and different people,” Shanahan said. “Nothing’s personal here anymore. Personal stuff’s gone.”
INJURIES
49ers: Played without injured DT Arik Armstead (foot, knee), S Ji’Ayir Brown (knee), TE Ross Dwelley (ankle), WR Jauan Jennings (concussion) and OT Jaylon Moore (concussion).
Commanders: CB Tarik Castro-Fields left in the first half with a shoulder injury. … CB Christian Holmes was concussed early in the fourth quarter. … RT Andrew Wylie (elbow) was out after being listed as questionable. Trent Scott had a rough, penalty-filled day starting in his place.
UP NEXT
49ers: Host the Los Angeles Rams on Jan. 6 or 7.
Commanders: Host the Dallas Cowboys on Jan. 6 or 7.
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We took a bunch of child actors and celebs for a walk around festive hotspots in the city. Here’s how it went..
'I’m very nostalgic right now. I went to New Market after almost 10 years today and walked down Park Street around this time of the year after many, many years. Overall, it was a brilliant experience'
– Shaheb Bhattacherjee, actor'Over the years, certain iconic places have transformed into Christmas must-visits, beckoning visitors to partake in the celebrations.
From historic eateries to vibrant pubs the city is drenched in Xmas cheer'
– Manjit Singh Hoonjan, walk guide'School has closed for Christmas break today and I’ve directly come here. I’ll buy a Christmas tree, decorate it and wait for Santa’s gift. It’s so much fun to be here'
– Aritrika Chowdhuri'I loved the old bakery. Never seen so many cakes together! Eating cakes and buying trees is my favourite part of Christmas'
– Samadarshi Sarkar'I loved the experience and really enjoyed all the Christmas treats'
– Shohoj Banerjee'My son Shohoj and I enjoyed it a lot today. Kolkata looks festive ahead of Christmas, and we ventured out on a special food walk where we tasted all the iconic delights of the season'
– Priyanka Sarkar, actressPics: Anindya Saha and iStock; Priyanka Sarkar’s makeup: Bithika Benia; styling: Soumya Nandy
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| 2024-01-01T02:28:07Z
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Southeast Memphis shooting leaves man severely injured
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is in critical condition after a shooting in southeast Memphis Sunday evening, Memphis Police say.
According to reports, officers responded to the shooting in the 3300 block of River Valley Lane at 5:14 p.m.
Man accused of stabbing man in neck with butcher knife
Police say a man was located on the scene suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to St. Francis in critical condition.
This is an ongoing investigation.
If you have any information regarding this incident, call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.
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| 2024-01-01T02:28:07Z
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OXFORD, Miss. — Allen Flanigan scored 20 points, Matthew Murrell had 18 and the duo combined for 31 second-half points to help No. 24 Mississippi remain unbeaten with a 95-78 victory over Bryant. The 13-0 Rebels head into Southeastern Conference play having matched the 2007-08 team for the best start in program history, which also equals the school’s longest overall winning streak. Sherif Gross-Bullocks led Bryant with 24 points and made four 3-pointers. The Bulldogs had pulled off an upset of No. 7 Florida Atlantic earlier this season.
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| 2024-01-01T02:28:10Z
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Chinese scientists develop smart windows to clean air pollution
The study described a simple solution-based process to fabricate large-area flexible transparent windows with Ag-nylon electrodes for high-efficiency PM2.5 capture.
It takes only 20 minutes to fabricate 7.5 square meters of Ag-nylon flexible transparent windows showing an optical transmittance of over 86 percent, according to the group of scientists led by Yu Shuhong from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC).
The Ag-nylon mesh can not only change the indoor light intensity, but also purify indoor air as a high-efficiency PM2.5 filter.
The scientists found that the obtained Ag-nylon electrodes could be used as an ideal intelligent thermochromic smart window with excellent mechanical stability.
It remains stable after undergoing a bending test with 10,000 bending cycles with a minimum bending radius of 2.0 millimeters.
Also, the Ag-nylon electrodes can remove PM2.5 by 99.65 percent while remaining stable even after 100 cycles of PM filtration and a cleaning process, according to the study.
The design could lay the foundation for next-generation flexible transparent smart windows that can reduce air pollution.
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| 2024-01-01T02:28:11Z
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LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Minutes after rolling to a 27-10 victory at Washington, the San Francisco 49ers watched the final minute of Philadelphia’s game at Arizona together in the visiting locker room.
A loud cheer erupted when the Eagles lost to Arizona in stunning fashion. After Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes to bounce back from the worst game of his NFL career and results elsewhere fell their way, the Niners clinched the top seed in the NFC and the first-round bye and home-field advantage that comes with it.
“Thank you, Cardinals,” linebacker Fred Warner said. “Back in ’19, it took us winning in Seattle on the very last play of the game to secure the 1 seed, and the fact that we were able to get it with one game left in the season is big.”
Wrapping up the No. 1 seed before Week 18 could be a significant advantage for San Francisco (12-4) after losing Christian McCaffrey to a calf injury against the Commanders. The do-it-all running back left the game in the third quarter after gaining 91 scrimmage yards on 18 touches, and coach Kyle Shanahan thinks it could be a strained calf muscle.
“We think he’ll be all right,” Shanahan said. “I don’t know if he would’ve been able to go next week or not, but we’ll have to find out more (Monday). He was moving around all right on the sideline, so hoping it’s not too bad.”
The Niners got touchdown catches from Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk and a rushing TD from Elijah Mitchell. Purdy, coming off throwing four interceptions in a humbling home loss to Baltimore, was 22 of 28 for 230 yards to reach 4,280 and break Jeff Garcia’s season franchise record of 4,278 set in 2000.
“To be able to come back and get the ball moving, throw it around to the guys and obviously get the offense to flow again and feeling it, it felt good,” Purdy said.
The defense, also looking to atone for some struggles against the Ravens, intercepted Sam Howell twice — once each by Charvarius Ward and Deommodore Lenoir.
Washington (4-12) was not much of an obstacle for the conference’s top team, as Howell added to his NFL lead in interceptions with his 18th and 19th of the season. He was starting only because journeyman Jacoby Brissett was sidelined by a hamstring injury after coach Ron Rivera decided earlier in the week to bench Howell.
“I thought Sam had some really good moments,” Rivera said. “Obviously there were a couple throws I promise you he would wish he had back, but he did a lot of good things.”
The Commanders have lost seven in a row, and as a result of the Cardinals win, could be in line to draft as high as second. While they’re looking ahead to an offseason of change under new ownership, the Niners have their eyes set on a long playoff run.
“We’re going to continue to get better,” Warner said. “We’ve got to make sure we’re our best when our best is needed for when our moment comes.”
HOMECOMING DAY
Former Washington left tackle Trent Williams and edge rusher Chase Young each played his first game back at FedEx Field as a visitor. They walked out of the tunnel and onto the field together for warmups.
Williams was traded to the Niners in 2020 after sitting out the ’19 season because of a dispute with Washington’s front office. Young was sent to San Francisco on Oct. 31 amid reports the coaching staff found him undisciplined and considered his departure addition by subtraction.
Shanahan also spent four seasons as a Washington assistant from 2010-13, working as the offensive coordinator for his dad, Mike. Shanahan said he used to have emotions about facing Washington but that they’re gone now .
“It’s a totally different place here now and different people,” Shanahan said. “Nothing’s personal here anymore. Personal stuff’s gone.”
INJURIES
49ers: Played without injured DT Arik Armstead (foot, knee), S Ji’Ayir Brown (knee), TE Ross Dwelley (ankle), WR Jauan Jennings (concussion) and OT Jaylon Moore (concussion).
Commanders: CB Tarik Castro-Fields left in the first half with a shoulder injury. … CB Christian Holmes was concussed early in the fourth quarter. … RT Andrew Wylie (elbow) was out after being listed as questionable. Trent Scott had a rough, penalty-filled day starting in his place.
UP NEXT
49ers: Host the Los Angeles Rams on Jan. 6 or 7.
Commanders: Host the Dallas Cowboys on Jan. 6 or 7.
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It’s that time of the year when we start discussing fitness goals and resolutions. Some last, some fizzle out before they start. What stays are new trends. For 2024, health and fitness trends are predicted to be smarter and go outside the box. Here’s why:
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Wearable techWearable devices to track metrics like heart rate and steps are passe. The predictions for 2024 are that demand for wearables that offer real-time coaching and health analytics will be at an all-time high.
IoT-enabled smart wear, like socks and sportswear to monitor body movement, are expected to be popular too.
AI coachGeneric workout and diet plans will take a backseat as AI-powered platforms will act as fitness coaches to analyse your performance, adapt to real-time routines and provide feedback for a tailored fitness experience.
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Metaverse workoutsAR and VR-enabled apps and devices are poised to transform home workouts with challenges, reward points and badges that fitness enthusiasts can win by completing a set of workout goals. You can also use it as a collective workout plan that can be clubbed with friends.
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Immersive experiencesImmersive experiences like forest bathing, sound therapy, camp-style workouts, and seasonal training rituals will gain popularity among those who prefer having a sense of community and connection to nature in their workouts.
Balancing the body and mindPeople will seek a balance between their mental and physical health. Think mindfulness classes, yoga and meditation, and breathing exercises along with workouts that benefit the body in the long run.
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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/fitness-trends-to-consider-for-your-ny-resolutions/articleshow/106422556.cms
| 2024-01-01T02:28:13Z
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sportsbook director Jay Kornegay is anticipating massive crowds at Westgate’s Las Vegas location this weekend and Monday to bet on the two College Football Playoff semifinal games.
Part of it is timing. Last season’s games were on New Year’s Eve; this season’s are on New Year’s Day.
The other part is the field. Michigan, ranked first by the CFP committee, faces No. 4 Alabama in the Rose Bowl and No. 2 Washington plays No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl.
“We expect the handle to double, possibly triple, what we did last year mainly because the games are being played on New Year’s Day rather than New Year’s Eve,” said Kornegay, Westgate’s vice president of race and sports operations. “Certainly, the participants have huge fan bases.”
Kornegay said the betting increase not only will happen at the Las Vegas book, but at its locations throughout the country. Westgate has books in eight states besides Nevada.
“The volume level is going to be cranked up probably like we’ve never seen it before,” Kornegay said. “So we’re certainly looking for possible records during this year’s playoff games.”
TIDE ROLLS IN
Michigan opened as a 2 1/2-point favorite at Caesars Sportsbook, but the number was bet down to 1 1/2 as Alabama money rolled in. Caesars even moved the line to a pick ’em at one point with about 75% of the bets coming on the Tide.
But the book took a nearly $80,000 wager from a professional bettor on the Wolverines to push the line back to 1 1/2.
“So that tells me Michigan should be a slight favorite in this one,” said Joey Feazel, who heads college football betting for Caesars. “But the public is very heavy handed on the Crimson Tide.”
Westgate has had a similar experience. Michigan also opened as a 2 1/2-point favorite. It got bet down to a point after Tide action came in before the Wolverines moved to 2-point favorites.
“Just based off of history, we know that Alabama money is going to show up,” Kornegay said.
FanDuel Sportsbook, which lists Alabama as a 1 1/2-point underdog, has seen 81% of bets and the handle go on the Tide to win outright and 69% of bets and 75% of the money on them to cover the spread.
THE OTHER SEMI
The betting line for the Texas-Washington game hasn’t seen quite the swings. The Longhorns have typically been 4- or 4 1/2-point favorites.
But like the other semifinal, most of the action is on the underdog.
At FanDuel, 78% of bets and 64% of the handle are on Washington to win outright, and 69% of bets and 72% of money are on the Huskies — 4 1/2-point underdogs — to cover the spread.
GRADING THE FIELD
Feazel is grateful that undefeated Florida State didn’t make the playoff field. The Seminoles scraped by at the end of their season after quarterback Jordan Travis injured his leg Nov. 18.
“Without Jordan Travis, they were really a shell of what they once were,” Feazel said. “ I’d still say Georgia would be better than Texas or Washington if we were to put up a line in a hypothetical matchup. The same as Oregon would be favored over Texas and Washington as well, even though Washington beat them twice.”
That’s not to say he disagreed with how the playoff field was assembled.
“There are games you have to win in order to compete for championships,” Feazel said. “I wouldn’t fault the committee for making the decision in how they do the seeding.”
LOOKING AHEAD
Whichever team wins the Rose Bowl will be favored by FanDuel in the national championship Jan. 8 at Houston.
Michigan would be favored by seven points over Washington and by three over Texas. Alabama would be favored by 6 1/2 points over the Huskies and 2 1/2 over the Longhorns.
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Here’s how you can volunteer in Volusia County in the new year
Volusia County is encouraging residents to participate in different volunteering opportunities in January.
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The Tomoka Landfill tour and cleanup will teach you about the importance of trash disposal and participate in roadside cleanup.
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The event will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday Jan.12.
Volunteers can meet at Tomoka Landfill, 1990 Tomoka Farms Road, Port Orange.
Nature walk and cleanup will teach volunteers about the shorebirds, mangroves, invasive species and look for manatees at Mosquito lagoon. The volunteers will also help in a trash pick-up near the shore.
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The event will be at 10 a.m to noon on Friday Jan.16
Volunteers can meet at Riverbreeze Park, 250 H.H. Burch Road, Oak Hill.
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HOUSTON — Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis left Sunday’s 26-3 loss to the Houston Texans with a foot injury and it’s unclear if he’ll be back for the team’s season finale next week against Jacksonville. “We will see how it is,” coach Mike Vrabel said. “I don’t think it’s anything that’s going to be too, too serious. He couldn’t finish the game. We will see where things are tomorrow.” Levis was injured on a strip-sack by Jerry Hughes early in the second quarter. Sheldon Rankins scooped the ball up and returned it for a touchdown to make it 17-0.
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CIS Capital of Culture 2019 logo chosen in Brest
A solemn event to mark the designation of the CIS Capital of Culture status to Brest will take place in April. The logo of the project is to be used in the city's decorations and during all the events of this international cultural project, as well as on printed products and souvenirs.
"Dozens of logo designs were submitted to the jury. The major criteria included relevance, design quality and a creative approach," the Brest city administration said. The jury chose the design developed by a duo of Brest residents Vladimir Grishkut and Vladimir Lyubchuk. According to the designers, the logo contains elements symbolizing a heart, a human being, the sun and a flower. In the center of the logo is the coat of arms of Brest.
The campaign "Brest is the CIS Capital of Culture 2019" encompasses a broad range of events, including cultural projects involving representatives of the CIS nations. The program features a session of the Library Assembly of Eurasia, a friendship festival, music contests, a contest of children's bookmarks, an orchestra parade, a choreography festival and a festival of boys' choirs.
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — CeeDee Lamb could only watch from the sideline in the final seconds of the best game of his career, hoping it would be enough for a 16th consecutive home victory for the Dallas Cowboys.
It was, because the Cowboys survived a 2-point conversion fest with Detroit going for the win.
The first of Dak Prescott’s two touchdown passes was a 92-yarder to Lamb, and Dallas stopped the third 2-point try from the Lions after they were penalized when they converted the first with 23 seconds remaining in the Cowboys’ 20-19 victory Saturday night.
On the first conversion try after Jared Goff’s 11-yard touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown, Goff completed a pass to lineman Taylor Decker, but he was ruled to be an ineligible receiver.
The Lions went for 2 again from the 7-yard line and were stopped on an interception that didn’t even reach the end zone, but the Cowboys were called for offsides.
On the final attempt, Goff’s pass to James Mitchell short of the goal line was incomplete, finishing off the Dallas celebration of two-time Super Bowl-winning coach Jimmy Johnson’s induction into the team’s ring of honor at halftime.
“Very stressful,” said Lamb, who had a career-high 227 yards receiving. “But definitely I know my defense had us, and they held it down.”
Lamb’s touchdown was the second-longest pass in club history — behind the 95-yard connection in 1966 between two more ring of honor members in Don Meredith and Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver Bob Hayes.
The NFC North champion Lions (11-5) went for the victory after entering the game with hopes of getting one of the top two seeds in the NFC.
“I told the offense that we were going down, 1:41 left, we’re going to go down and score and then we’re going to go for 2 and finish this game off,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said. “I told them that, and so that’s what we’re doing.”
The playoff-bound Cowboys (11-5) have a shot at the NFC East title, but need division-leading Philadelphia to lose at least once in the final two weeks.
Dallas finished 8-0 at AT&T Stadium for its first perfect home record since the 1980 and ’81 seasons, when the Cowboys had a club-record 18-game winning streak at since-demolished Texas Stadium.
The Cowboys went ahead 17-13 on Brandin Cooks’ scoring catch from Prescott midway through the fourth quarter, and extended the lead to seven on Brandon Aubrey’s record 35th field goal without a miss to start his career.
Goff’s second interception set up Aubrey’s kick, but he led the Lions 75 yards in nine plays to St. Brown’s TD catch.
Goff said Decker, the starting left tackle, reported to officials and Dan Skipper, a backup offensive tackle, did not. Skipper said he didn’t report to an official. Two players can’t report to be eligible receivers on the same play.
“I don’t want to talk about it,” said Campbell, who was visibly angry with referee Brad Allen after the successful 2-point play was negated.
In a pool report, Allen said Skipper reported to him as eligible, but then lined up in a tackle spot that didn’t require him to report. Allen said Decker didn’t report, and that his conversation with Decker was about Skipper reporting.
Video showed Allen and Decker talking before Allen said something to the Dallas defense.
“That conversation is where (Skipper) reports to me, and I then go to the defensive team, and I say to them ‘(Skipper) has reported as an eligible receiver,’ so they will be aware of who has reported,” Allen said in the pool report.
Goff finished 19 for 34 for 271 yards with a TD and two interceptions, and David Montgomery had a scoring run.
“It’s unfortunate, man,” Goff said. “I don’t know if I’ve had this feeling before where you feel like you won and then you didn’t.”
Prescott finished 26 for 38 for 345 yards with an interception.
Lamb broke two of receiver Michael Irvin’s single-season club records from 1995 while also setting career highs with 13 catches in his first 200-yard game.
The third catch broke Irvin’s mark of 111, although it ended up being a turnover when he fumbled into the end zone out of bounds when Dallas was on the verge of a 14-3 lead.
Lamb has temporary taken the NFL receiving yardage lead with 1,651 yards, 10 more than Miami’s Tyreek Hill, who plays Sunday. Irvin had 1,603 yards in 1995.
“I really don’t know where to start,” Lamb said. “Shout out to the defense for bailing us out. I told y’all I’d enjoy it more if we won, and we did.”
Irvin was there to see every catch and yard. He and his fellow Hall of Fame “Triplets” from the 1990s Super Bowl winners — quarterback Troy Aikman and running back Emmitt Smith — greeted Johnson as their former coach joined them in the ring of honor during a halftime ceremony.
Dallas was trailing 3-0 and facing third-and-13 from its 8-yard line in the first quarter when Detroit linebacker Derrick Barnes ran right by Prescott with a chance to sack him just inside the goal line. Cornerback Kindle Vildor fell just as Prescott was throwing deep to a sprinting Lamb, who caught the ball near midfield and cruised to the end zone.
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The teams will play their final regular-season games next Saturday or Sunday.
Lions: Host Minnesota.
Cowboys: At Washington.
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2024 Kia Seltos GT-Line 1.6T AWD review
When is less more? Kia is asking that question with the updated Seltos GT-Line SUV.
Along with more technology and a fresh look on the outside, last year’s update to the Seltos brought a new engine option to the GT-Line – a less powerful, less expensive 2.0-litre four-cylinder lifted from lower models in the range.
Not only is it cheaper than the more powerful 1.6-litre turbocharged engine that was previously the only option in the GT-Line, it’s more efficient in standardised testing. On paper it’s a compelling option.
We’ve hopped behind the wheel of the turbocharged range-topper to investigate whether it’s been usurped by the new kid on the block.
How much does the Kia Seltos cost?
- 2024 Kia Seltos S 2.0 FWD: $29,500 ($31,690 drive-away)
- 2024 Kia Seltos Sport 2.0 FWD: $32,700 ($35,390 drive-away)
- 2024 Kia Seltos Sport+ 2.0 FWD: $35,800 ($38,490 drive-away)
- 2024 Kia Seltos Sport+ 1.6T AWD: $39,300 ($41,990 drive-away)
- 2024 Kia Seltos GT-Line 2.0 FWD: $41,500 ($44,590 drive-away)
- 2024 Kia Seltos GT-Line 1.6T AWD: $44,900 ($47,690 drive-away)
All prices are before on-road costs.
To see how the Seltos compares with its rivals, line it up side-by-side with any car you want using our comparison tool.
What is the Kia Seltos like on the inside?
The pre-update Seltos already had one of the better small SUV cabins, and the facelifted model has taken another step forward.
The dual widescreen displays are integrated into a slick single panel, and the redesigned centre console is cleaner and easier to use than before. There’s a hint of Mercedes-Benz to the design, down to the configurable ambient lighting.
It’ll even pulse in time with the sound system if you enjoy being distracted by your car’s dashboard at night.
Behind the flashy bits, the fundamentals are good here. Front passengers sit in generously padded seats set high, for a commanding view of the road, and most of what you grab feels high quality. The wheel is trimmed in leather, as is the gear knob, and most of the places you rest your elbows are nice and soft.
Kia deserves credit for sticking with buttons for the climate controls. It’s easy to punch on your heated or cooled seat without taking your eyes off the road, because there’s a big button next to the gear lever, rather than a tiny icon on a distant display.
Kia’s new infotainment system is a mixed bag. On the plus side, it looks polished and responds quickly to inputs. The graphics are all handsome, and it’s full-featured.
But the lack of wireless smartphone mirroring has been hard to understand for a while now, and it’s hard to excuse as we swing into 2024. Yes, you get factory navigation (capable of showing live traffic data), but it’s no match for Google Maps – and there’s no substitute for being able to respond to text messages using your phone’s native voice control.
The digital instrument cluster offers most of the information you need, but it’s not a patch on what’s on offer in the latest Volkswagen Group products. Likewise the head-up display, which is projected on a piece of glass instead of the windscreen like in new Mazda cars.
The amount of storage on offer is good. There’s a shelf under the centre stack large enough for an oversized phone or wallet, along with adequately-sized cupholders between the front seats, and a fairly deep console bin. The door bins are on the shallower side.
One USB-A and one USB-C port feature up front, along with a 12V plug. A wireless phone charger features under the dash; although, you can’t actually use it if you want to use Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
This is a bigger take on the small SUV formula, with lots of legroom and headroom for passengers in the rear seats.
The wide-opening rear doors and tall windows make this one of the better small SUVs out there for families with tight parking spaces, and mean you’ll more easily be able to load children or bulky child seats than in some rivals.
You get two ISOFIX points and a trio of top tethers back there. USB-C ports and air vents feature too, which will keep kids happy on long, summer road trips.
When we first drove the Seltos it was a bit of an outlier, but the competition has caught up. The new Hyundai Kona is bigger than before, as is the new Nissan Qashqai. In that context the Seltos is still good, but it’s not quite the standout it once was.
Claimed boot space is 433 litres, and there’s a full-sized spare wheel under the floor. Folding the rear bench (60/40) expands that to 1393 litres.
What’s under the bonnet?
The 1.6-litre engine in the Seltos GT-Line is the range-topping option, and the only engine paired with all-wheel drive. The range is also offered with the naturally aspirated 2.0-litre engine discussed earlier, which is hooked up to a CVT and front-wheel drive.
To see how the Seltos compares with its rivals, line it up side-by-side with any car you want using our comparison tool.
How does the Kia Seltos drive?
More power is usually a good thing, but it doesn’t necessarily make for a better Seltos.
The good news is, the switch from a dual-clutch transmission to a conventional automatic makes the GT-Line feel more natural. Rather than stuttering off the line, and awkwardly getting caught between first and second gears, the turbocharged Seltos feels more at home in the city than before.
The light steering, solid visibility and high-resolution reversing camera make parking in tight spaces simple enough, and the Seltos is a great size if you want a reasonably large interior but spend a lot of time on small city streets.
Compared to cheaper models on smaller wheels, the GT-Line feels firmer around the city. It still does a decent job keeping smaller lumps and bumps at bay, but you’re more aware of speed bumps and sharp potholes here because of the skinnier rubber and bigger wheels.
If you’re the sort of driver who treats every traffic light like the start of a drag race, the turbo engine packs more of a punch than the base 2.0-litre engine. The all-wheel drive system means you can put your foot down hard off the mark, and in the wet there’s no wheel spin.
With that said, the gap between it and the base engine is far smaller than you might expect. The more powerful turbo isn’t an engine that loves being pushed hard, with a strained sound and less shove than you’d expect.
The extra grunt does pay off on the highway, though. It makes overtakes with people and luggage on board easier, with less noise and fuss than you get in the 2.0-litre.
Beyond the engine, the Seltos is one of the best if you’re covering long distances. Road and wind noise are kept at bay, and the engine hums away below 2000rpm at the legal limit in Australia.
The GT-Line has a full suite of active driver assists designed to lighten the load on long road trips. The adaptive cruise control system smartly maintains a gap to the vehicle in front, and the lane-keeping assist smartly nudges you back between the white lines when you stray.
Lane-centring is too hands on; however, maintaining an iron grip on the car’s position in a way that feels less like it’s helpful, and more like it’s trying to rip the wheel out of your hands.
While we’re talking about annoying safety equipment, the speed limit warning in the latest Kia and Hyundai products is diabolically bad. Drift over the speed limit and it will beep at you. Drift back below, and then over it again – even by a small margin – and it beeps again.
Drive through a school zone outside of school hours and, even though the 40km/h limit isn’t active, it’ll beep at you for exceeding the school zone limit.
It activates every single time you start the car, and takes multiple button presses to turn off. I’d be looking to the aftermarket to have it coded out, because owners have confirmed it doesn’t get any less annoying the longer you spend with the car.
What do you get?
Seltos S highlights:
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Spare-saver spare wheel
- Automatic halogen headlights
- Automatic high-beam
- Halogen daytime running lights
- Rear fog light
- Matte Black grille mesh
- Body-coloured door handles
- Body-coloured, power-folding side mirrors
- Roof rails
- Rear spoiler
- Shark fin antenna
- 4.2-inch instrument cluster screen
- 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 6-speaker sound system
- 12V power outlet in front console
- USB-A and USB-C outlet in front console
- Two USB-C outlets behind centre console
- Manual air-conditioning
- Second-row air vents
- Manual handbrake
- Folding key
- Cloth upholstery
- 6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat
Seltos Sport adds:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Full-size spare wheel
- Windscreen and front door Solar Glass
- Halogen (projector-style) front fog lights
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- DAB+ digital radio
- Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite navigation
- Sounds of Nature
- Kia Connect (7yr subscription)
- Climate control
- Driver window one-touch up and down
- Premium steering wheel
- Premium gear shifter
Seltos Sport+ adds:
- Heated side mirrors
- Privacy glass
- AEB cyclist avoidance and junction turning assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Keyless entry and push-button start
- Electric park brake with auto-hold
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- LED interior lights
- Illuminated vanity mirrors
- Front centre console armrest sliding function
- Rear centre armrest
- Cloth and artificial leather upholstery
The flagship Seltos GT-Line adds:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights
- LED daytime running lights
- LED fog lights
- LED positioning lights
- LED rear combination tail lights
- Premium Gloss Black grille mesh
- Satin silver belt line
- Tilt and slide sunroof (N/A with two-tone paint)
- Power tailgate
- Rain-sensing window wipers
- Head-up display
- Wireless phone charger
- 8-speaker Bose premium sound system
- Heated, flat-bottom steering wheel
- Interior ambient lighting
- Parcel shelf
- Premium artificial leather upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- 10-way power driver’s seat
- 8-way power front passenger seat
Is the Kia Seltos safe?
The Kia Seltos was crash tested by ANCAP in 2019 and received a five-star safety rating.
It received an adult occupant protection score of 85 per cent, child occupant protection score of 83 per cent, vulnerable road user protection score of 61 per cent, and a safety assist score of 70 per cent.
All models come standard with the following safety features:
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Blind-spot assist
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Safe Exit Warning
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane Following Assist (lane centring)
- Driver Attention Alert
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Rear-view camera
- Tyre-pressure monitoring system
Sport+ and GT-Line models receive AEB with cyclist avoidance and junction turning assist, as well as adaptive cruise control and lead-vehicle departure alert.
How much does the Kia Seltos cost to run?
The Kia Seltos is covered by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, with seven years of capped price servicing and up to eight years of roadside assist if you service the car at an authorised Kia dealer.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 10,000km when you opt for the turbo, down from 15,000km in the base engine.
The first seven services in the 1.6-litre are capped at $309, $502, $375, $653, $348, $632 and $673 respectively.
CarExpert’s Take on the Kia Seltos
This is not the Seltos to buy unless you absolutely need all-wheel drive.
Although it retains the strengths of the broader range, the GT-Line 1.6T AWD gets more performance… at the cost of economy, and driveability.
It’s just a bit awkward, even after Kia swapped the stuttering dual-clutch transmission for an eight-speed automatic. The good news is, Kia now offers the GT-Line in combination with their less powerful 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated engine.
If you’re after a spacious, well equipped compact SUV, the Seltos GT-Line remains a strong choice. Unless you really need all-wheel drive, it’s a more compelling package without the turbo engine on test here.
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Pros
- Smartly laid-out interior
- Improved eight-speed automatic
- Impressive infotainment displays
Cons
- Infuriating safety systems
- Awkward turbocharged engine
- Lacking wireless smartphone mirroring
Top Line Specs
- Power: 146kW
- Fuel Type: Unleaded Petrol
- Economy: 7.4L/100km
- CO2 Emissions: 175g/km
- ANCAP Safety Rating: 5
Originally published as 2024 Kia Seltos GT-Line 1.6T AWD review
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2023 had many people wondering why Cupid’s arrow missed them, again. While some moved on to explore other dating trends and patterns (read: situationships, fizzling, and, the viral, delulu that appeared 58 times more in bios in September). Looking back at what the 2023 dating scene was like, let’s also get a glimpse of what’s in store for 2024, which is being considered as the year of self-discovery and emotional intimacy.
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“2023 marked a major shift where the journey is more important than the outcome. The new generation of daters are showing us what it means to date for the possibilities, freeing themselves from traditional expectations, allowing them to write their own, worthwhile stories” — Melissa Hobley, chief marketing officer, Tinder35% of Indians believe emotional intimacy is more important than sex
37% believe a lack of vulnerability is a dating dealbreaker
33% are slow-dating to ensure quality over quantity
38% of Indian women want their potential partners to have passion for the same values
56% will only date people who won’t try to change them
69% of Gen Z across the world want to challenge conventional dating and relationship norms
(According to Bumble, Tinder, Badoo and happn surveys)“We predict that 2024 will bring in a year of the self, with single Indians feeling more empowered than ever to prioritise what they value and what they will not stand for, leading to a new clarity about what they want in their romantic lives” — Samarpita Samaddar, communications director, Bumble India(Image: iStock)
DATING TERMS THAT RULED 2023Not Attached To an Outcome (N.A.T.O): Less concerned about a relationship’s outcome, more interested in enjoying the process of getting to know someone
For the plot: More about the journey, less about ‘the end’, with a focus on meeting new people and having new experiences
Slow dating: Time invested in understanding one another, and establishing a meaningful connection before deciding on pursuing a relationship or arranging an in-person meet
Stack dating: Scheduling and managing multiple dates in a day and optimising time effectively
Alphabet dating: Designating a letter in the alphabet for each date and planning activities aligned with that letter, in order to foster emotional intimacy
Multi-dating: Dating or seeing multiple people simultaneously without committing to a monogamous or exclusive relationship
Dawn dating: Planning dates at dawn to avoid the fatigue that comes with planning a date after a long day’s work
“Navigating the world of dating apps can be overwhelming, leading to burnout. It's essential to remember that technology should bridge connections, not replace them. Try conversing with a few profiles at a time to limit the feeling of dating burnout.”— Karima Ben Abdelmalek, CEO and president, happn"I have started looking forward to dates where we connect emotionally first, go on multiple dates, and get to know each other before we proceed to anything else" — Vedanshi Mishra, 25, PR professional(L) Taylor Swift and (R) Travis Kelce
Thanks to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship, people now want partners with a golden retriever boyfriend (GRB) personality — caring, reliable, loyal, and emotionally available. In other words, a green flag!
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Top emojis on dating apps:🔛- up for an adventure
🧉 - healthy drink of choice, a replacement for boozy alternatives
📿 - mental wellbeing and mindfulness
🩹 - healing and getting back out there
💐 - the ultimate romantic or delulu gesture
(According to a Tinder survey)“My relationship lookout setting on dating apps is always set to 'still figuring out'. I believe in going with the flow. Thinking about the outcome restricts the number of matches I get” – Sambhrant Jha, 23, studentOn 2024's dating map*A year of “self”, as more people would be looking at what they value and want
*Rebelling against the constant need to seek self-improvement methods, and making efforts to be happier with who they are
*Emotional intimacy to be more important than physical connection
*Changing dating patterns to look after mental health with slow dating
*Cross-generational relationship, or Gen-Blend, expected to surge
*Age isn’t going to be a factor for most singles
*Clarity in thoughts regarding what one wants
(According to a Bumble survey)
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Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on the uses of artificial intelligence in the federal courts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts on Sunday turned his focus to the promise, and shortcomings, of artificial intelligence in the federal courts, in an annual report that made no mention of Supreme Court ethics or legal controversies involving Donald Trump.
Describing artificial intelligence as the “latest technological frontier,” Roberts discussed the pros and cons of computer-generated content in the legal profession. His remarks come just a few days after the latest instance of AI-generated fake legal citations making their way into official court records, in a case involving ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
“Always a bad idea,” Roberts wrote in his year-end report, noting that “any use of AI requires caution and humility.”
At the same time, though, the chief justice acknowledged that AI can make it much easier for people without much money to access the courts. “These tools have the welcome potential to smooth out any mismatch between available resources and urgent needs in our court system,” Roberts wrote.
The report came at the end of a year in which a series of stories questioned the ethical practices of the justices and the court responded to critics by adopting its first code of conduct. Many of those stories focused on Justice Clarence Thomas and his failure to disclose travel, other hospitality and additional financial ties with wealthy conservative donors including Harlan Crow and the Koch brothers. But Justices Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor also have been under scrutiny.
The country also is entering an the beginning of an election year that seems likely to enmesh the court in some way in the ongoing criminal cases against Trump and efforts to keep the Republican former president off the 2024 ballot.
Along with his eight colleagues, Roberts almost never discusses cases that are before the Supreme Court or seem likely to get there. In past reports, he has advocated for enhanced security and salary increases for federal judges, praised judges and their aides for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and highlighted other aspects of technological changes in the courts.
Roberts once famously compared judges to umpires who call balls and strikes, but don’t make the rules. In his latest report, he turned to a different sport, tennis, to make the point that technology won’t soon replace judges.
At many tennis tournaments, optical technology, rather than human line judges, now determines “whether 130 mile per hour serves are in or out. These decisions involve precision to the millimeter. And there is no discretion; the ball either did or did not hit the line. By contrast, legal determinations often involve gray areas that still require application of human judgment,” Roberts wrote.
Looking ahead warily to the growing use of artificial intelligence in the courts, Roberts wrote: “I predict that human judges will be around for a while. But with equal confidence I predict that judicial work — particularly at the trial level — will be significantly affected by AI.”
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Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on the uses of artificial intelligence in the federal courts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts on Sunday turned his focus to the promise, and shortcomings, of artificial intelligence in the federal courts, in an annual report that made no mention of Supreme Court ethics or legal controversies involving Donald Trump.
Describing artificial intelligence as the “latest technological frontier,” Roberts discussed the pros and cons of computer-generated content in the legal profession. His remarks come just a few days after the latest instance of AI-generated fake legal citations making their way into official court records, in a case involving ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
“Always a bad idea,” Roberts wrote in his year-end report, noting that “any use of AI requires caution and humility.”
At the same time, though, the chief justice acknowledged that AI can make it much easier for people without much money to access the courts. “These tools have the welcome potential to smooth out any mismatch between available resources and urgent needs in our court system,” Roberts wrote.
The report came at the end of a year in which a series of stories questioned the ethical practices of the justices and the court responded to critics by adopting its first code of conduct. Many of those stories focused on Justice Clarence Thomas and his failure to disclose travel, other hospitality and additional financial ties with wealthy conservative donors including Harlan Crow and the Koch brothers. But Justices Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor also have been under scrutiny.
The country also is entering an the beginning of an election year that seems likely to enmesh the court in some way in the ongoing criminal cases against Trump and efforts to keep the Republican former president off the 2024 ballot.
Along with his eight colleagues, Roberts almost never discusses cases that are before the Supreme Court or seem likely to get there. In past reports, he has advocated for enhanced security and salary increases for federal judges, praised judges and their aides for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and highlighted other aspects of technological changes in the courts.
Roberts once famously compared judges to umpires who call balls and strikes, but don’t make the rules. In his latest report, he turned to a different sport, tennis, to make the point that technology won’t soon replace judges.
At many tennis tournaments, optical technology, rather than human line judges, now determines “whether 130 mile per hour serves are in or out. These decisions involve precision to the millimeter. And there is no discretion; the ball either did or did not hit the line. By contrast, legal determinations often involve gray areas that still require application of human judgment,” Roberts wrote.
Looking ahead warily to the growing use of artificial intelligence in the courts, Roberts wrote: “I predict that human judges will be around for a while. But with equal confidence I predict that judicial work — particularly at the trial level — will be significantly affected by AI.”
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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Giants’ Tyrod Taylor solid in return to lineup but misses potential winning 2-point conversion
Updated: 3 hours ago
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Many fans were unhappy when New York Giants coach Brian Daboll switched quarterbacks this week and had veteran Tyrod Taylor start in place of the popular Tommy DeVito.
While Taylor missed a wide-open open Saquon Barkley with a short pass on a potential game-winning 2-point conversion try, the 34-year-old held his own in a 26-25 setback to red-hot Los Angeles on Sunday. Taylor was 27 of 41 for 319 yards and a touchdown and scrambled 31 yards in the final minute to set up a potential winning 54-yard field goal by Mason Crosby in the waning seconds.
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Dafinone
The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has sent his New Year warm greetings to the people of Delta Central. He assures them that 2024 will bring about positive changes and improvements.
In his New Year message, Senator Dafinone expresses his heartfelt gratitude to the constituents for their unwavering support throughout the year.He acknowledges the challenges faced by the District and promised to work with other critical stakeholders, including the federal government to address them.
Looking ahead to 2024, Senator Dafinone foresee a period of growth, collaboration, and positive change for the district. Highlighting key priorities such as enhancing infrastructure, healthcare, education, and economic empowerment initiatives.
Senator Dafinone emphasizes the importance of unity and collaboration in achieving these goals for the collective benefit of Delta Central. He urges the Urhobo people to engage with community leaders and welcomes constructive feedback from constituents.
He also charged the Urhobo Nation to continue to support President Bola Tinubu-led administration and to align with its Renewed Hope Agenda. He stresses that as the fifth largest ethnic group in the country, the Urhobo Nation cannot afford to be excluded from the mainstream of Nigerian politics.
Senator Dafinone extends his best wishes to all constituents, urging them to embrace the spirit of unity and community service as they embark on the journey of the New Year.
He also encourages active participation in civic activities and promised to work tirelessly to represent the interests and aspirations of the people of Delta Central in the national Assembly.
“As we bid farewell to the past year and embrace the opportunities that lie ahead, let us reflect on the modest achievements of the past and envision a future filled with progress and prosperity,” he says.
“I am profoundly grateful for the trust and support of the people of Delta Central. Together, we have achieved significant milestones, and I am optimistic that the coming year will bring even more opportunities for growth and development.
“As we step into the New Year, I remain committed to fostering positive change, ensuring inclusivity, and contributing to the overall well-being of the people of Delta Central Senatorial District.
He acknowledges that 2023 was a very challenging year for the nation and its people. However, he believes that Nigeria will come out stronger in 2024, overcoming these challenges and work towards economic recovery, which will provide greater opportunities for the country’s unemployed youth.
“Therefore, I urge the Urhobo people to continue supporting President Bola Tinubu-led administration and its Renewed Hope Agenda by embracing government policies and programs aimed at economic recovery and development.
“I wish the great people of Delta Central happy and a prosperous New Year filled with greater opportunities.”
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https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/12/dafinone-wishes-delta-a-central-prosperous-new-year/
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Conor McGregor announced Sunday he’s returning to the octagon for a fight against Michael Chandler on June 29 in Las Vegas.
McGregor made the announcement in a video posted to one of his social media accounts.
A UFC spokesperson did not confirm or deny the fight. The 35-year-old McGregor, who hasn’t fought in the octagon since 2021, appeared to be at a restaurant drinking a glass of wine in the video. He said the bout would be in the middleweight (185-pound) class.
“Ladies and gentlemen, happy new year to you all,” McGregor says in the video. “I’d like to announce the return date for myself, the notorious Conor McGregor, the greatest comeback of all time, will take place in Las Vegas for International Fight Week.”
McGregor previously held UFC titles in the 145-pound and 155-pound classes. His last UFC match on July 10, 2021, was a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier after McGregor broke his leg.
McGregor and the 37-year-old Chandler have coached against each other on “The Ultimate Fighter” television series.
Chandler posted Sunday on social media in response to McGregor’s announcement.
“I always said I wanted you at your biggest, your baddest and your best,” Chandler wrote. “185 would look good on me.”
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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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CIS heads of government to discuss customs policy in Ashgabat
17:53, 19 February 2019
MINSK. KAZINFORM Plans have been made to discuss customs policy matters at a session of the CIS Heads of Government Council in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on 31 May, BelTA learned from Viktor Guminsky, First Deputy Chairman of the CIS Executive Committee, CIS First Deputy Executive Secretary.
The official said: "Today the plenipotentiary representatives are going to discuss proposals to the draft agenda of the session of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States, which is due in Ashgabat on 31 May. Most of the items on the agenda will be related to economic matters. In particular, matters concerning the customs policy of the CIS states will be discussed. Participants of the session are also expected to discuss a draft CIS interstate program on innovative cooperation in the period till 2030."
The agenda of the CIS Heads of Government Council session is in development. "Most of these matters will be discussed at a session of the CIS Economic Council in Moscow on 15 March," Viktor Guminsky said.
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https://en.inform.kz/amp/cis-heads-of-government-to-discuss-customs-policy-in-ashgabat_a3499829/
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An old video of comedian Zakir Khan’s quirky excuse to skip going to the gym has gone viral on social media. In the clip from a popular TV show, the comedian says that he will think about making a fitness resolution only when it's the first day of the month, the New Year and Monday. Considering all three parameters are being ticked on Jan 1, we talked to people who have also been guilty of making excuses to not keep up their New Year’s fitness resolutions.
<p>Zakir Khan<br></p>
48% of people say improving fitness is a top priority in 2024
49% plan on using a fitness app to stick to their resolutions
43% feel they'll give up their goal after just one month
10% think their fitness resolution will last
(Source: Forbes and Sundried)(Image: @viraj_ghelani/Instagram)
“My friends are the reason why I don’t stay true to my workout resolution. If they can’t follow it, they don’t let me either. This has been going on for many years now!” - Viraj Ghelani, actor-content creator
(Image: @ashishchanchlani/Instagram)
“For most people, and the old me, making a resolution to be fit is like buying a toy that you play with for a week at best and then move on to other things” - Ashish Chanchlani, content creator
(Image: @sejalkumar1195/Instagram)
“I have set resolutions many times before. Sometimes the interest fizzled out and sometimes I didn't follow them at all. I have a fitness resolution again this year, and I plan to be consistent with it even if I mess up a few times” - Sejal Kumar, influencer
(Image: @bhuvan.bam22/Instagram)
“To not break my New Year resolution of working out, I started lifting weights a few months ago to be in a great flow with a stronger will” - Bhuvan Bam, actor-comedian
Sai Godbole
“Every year my resolution of "I am going to hit the gym" takes a detour to "Maybe tomorrow". I have always been into sports so I enjoy playing instead of hopping onto the treadmill. So, adios to 'Maybe Tomorrow' and bonjour to a sport I actually love to play!”—Sai Godbole, actor and content creator
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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/hello-2024-good-bye-fitness-resolutions/articleshow/106421757.cms
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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: 19 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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Bills set up AFC East-deciding finale at Miami with 27-21 win over Patriots
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills acquired cornerback Rasul Douglas at the trade deadline to shore up a depleted defense and reverse the team’s slide in the standings.
The ball hawking Douglas delivered Sunday, and now Buffalo is on the doorstep of another playoff berth.
The 29-year-old Douglas returned one of his two interceptions for a score and tipped a pass to cause a third turnover in helping the Bills maintain their clear path to the playoffs with a 27-21 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday.
“I don’t know what we gave up to get him,” safety Micah Hyde said of the deal in which Buffalo also acquired a fifth-round draft pick by sending a third-round selection to Green Bay. “But we won that trade.”
Josh Allen made up for his poor passing by scoring twice on 1-yard runs, and the three-time division champion Bills (10-6) now prepare for a season-ending showdown at Miami (11-5) next weekend that will decide the AFC East title. Buffalo has already defeated the Dolphins this year, and Miami blew a chance at clinching the division with a 56-19 loss to Baltimore on Sunday.
The Bills will have to wait until Week 18 to clinch a playoff berth after Pittsburgh (9-7) defeated Seattle 30-23.
The Buffalo enters the final week seeded sixth in the AFC race. Barring ties, the Bills could still secure their fifth consecutive playoff berth with a loss to Miami if Pittsburgh loses at Baltimore or Jacksonville (9-7) loses at Tennessee.
However things go, a patchwork defense that’s spent much of the season without cornerback Tre’Davious White (torn Achilles tendon) and linebacker Matt Milano (right leg) rose up in forcing four turnovers and limiting the Patriots to 16 first downs and 294 yards. Tackle Ed Oliver had an interception on a pass tipped by Douglas, and cornerback Christian Benford forced a fumble by stripping the ball from receiver Pharaoh Brown.
“Resilience. Relentless. We always fight,” Douglas said. “I think that we got our identity now and know what we are capable of doing.”
Buffalo won its fourth straight and fifth in six games by overcoming an inconsistent offense which settled for a touchdown and two field goals off three defensive takeaways inside the Patriots 30 in the first half. The Bills also responded after the Patriots opened the game with Jalen Reagor’s 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
Buffalo went up 10-7 and never relinquished the lead after Allen’s first 1-yard run with 6:37 left in the first quarter, which was set up by Douglas’ first interception at New England’s 14. Douglas made it 20-7 by scoring on his 40-yard interception return 2 1/2 minutes into the second quarter.
New England (4-12) proved both stout in a game it had little to play for and sloppy in a season the Patriots will finish with their most losses since going 2-14 in 1992. It could be the fewest wins in coach Bill Belichick’s tenure, which he opened with a 5-11 record in 2000.
“Obviously a terrible first 20 minutes. From there, we battled away, but obviously gave them too big of a lead and couldn’t quite get it back,” Belichick said. “Just stop turning it over. Once we did that, we were competitive.”
Bailey Zappe finished 16 of 26 for 209 yards and also scored on an 18-yard run.
“I don’t think it was difficult to keep fighting because it was more about us than it was about them,” Patriots center David Andrews said. “The first half, you can’t do that. You can’t turn the ball over four times. But no one lost belief. Not one lost faith. Obviously, no one quit.”
Zappe had more interceptions (three) than the Patriots had first downs (two) during New England’s first six possessions. The Patriots, however, pulled within 27-21 on Ezekiel Elliott’s 6-yard run with 11:01 left.
Following a three-and-out on New England’s next possession, the Patriots never got the ball back.
Allen converted three third-down opportunities on Buffalo’s final drive to run out the final 5:02. He capped the time-consuming drive by lowering his head on a 4-yard run on third-and-3 from the Patriots 16.
Allen finished 15 of 30 for 169 yards and an interception. He lamented not putting the game out of reach earlier.
“Three possessions down there in the first quarter, and we only scored one touchdown, so that’s not good enough,” he said. “We lucked out and our defense played a heck of a game. Just trying to find a way to win.”
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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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Ford F-150 sales and deliveries halted after remanufacturing fault
Ford Australia has instructed its dealer network to stop the sale and delivery of the remanufactured Ford F-150, after several vehicles presented with a turbocharger fault related to the remanufacturing process.
It’s understood three examples of the remanufactured F-150 have presented with the turbocharger issue.
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https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/motoring/ford-f-150-sales-and-deliveries-halted-after-remanufacturing-fault-c-13079799
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PERTH, Australia (AP) — Making a triumphant return to Perth after a decade, Novak Djokovic led Serbia to a 2-1 win over China at the United Cup on Sunday.
Djokovic, playing in the western Australia city for the first time since the 2013 Hopman Cup, beat Zhang Zhizhen 6-3, 6-2 and then teamed up with Olga Danilovic to clinch the decisive mixed doubles 6-4, 1-6, 10-6 against Zheng Quinwen and Zhang in the Group E match.
Zheng, who beat reigning Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in her opening United Cup match, had leveled the match 1-1 when she outplayed Danilovic 6-4, 6-2.
Djokovic needed just 74 minutes to beat Zhang as he converted three of the seven break points.
“It’s great to be back in Perth,” Djokovic said afterward. “New Year’s in a few hours so I really appreciate you coming to hopefully celebrate New Year’s Eve with us here on the court. It’s been 10 years since I’ve been in Perth, and this arena is definitely one of the nicest, from inside and outside, that I’ve played in.”
Djokovic said he felt a bit rusty early against Zhang and a “little bit out of rhythm” because of not playing a match for over a month.
“It obviously takes a little bit of time to get the engines going and he was serving well,” he said. “I think the serve was great on my part, whenever I needed to get myself out of trouble, at 15-15 or 30-30 in my service games, I found a good serve.”
China routed Czech Republic in its first match 3-0, but after Sunday’s win Serbia is also in with a chance to advance.
Earlier, former U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez led Canada to a 2-1 victory over Chile in Sydney in its tournament’s opening match.
Fernandez defeated Daniela Seguel 6-3, 6-2 before Nicolas Jarry leveled the Group B tie for Chile by beating Steven Diez in straight sets in Sydney.
Diez had replaced Felix Auger-Aliassime who was rested with a minor knee issue.
Fernandez and Diez then clinched the deciding mixed doubles against Seguel and Tomás Barrios Vera 7-5, 4-6, 10-8 to seal the tie for the Canadians.
“I’m extremely happy with the way I played,” Fernandez said after her win over Seguel. “It wasn’t the greatest match because it is my first match of the season, the nerves, but I’m extremely happy with the way that I was able to manage it.”
In Perth, Great Britain’s Katie Boulter stunned fifth-ranked Jessica Pegula of the United States in Group C, rallying from a set down to win 5-7, 6-4, 6-4.
The Americans drew level when Taylor Fritz defeated Cameron Norrie 7-6 (5), 6-4 to force a deciding mixed doubles match.
Pegula and Fritz then combined for victory over Boulter and Neal Skupski 1-6, 7-6 (4), 10-7 that sealed the tie, 2-1, for the defending champions.
The Americans will qualify for the quarterfinals if they win their final match against Australia. All three teams still have a chance of qualifying if Australia beats the U.S. in the last group match.
Mixed teams from 18 countries are playing in Perth and Sydney in what doubles as a warmup for the Australian Open. The format is a men’s and women’s singles and a mixed doubles.
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Thousands huddled together beneath an illuminated sky in Manchester on New Year's Eve to welcome in 2024 with a miraculous bang - as the council organised fireworks made their booming return to the city for the first time in four years.
In typical Mancunian fashion, the heavens opened. But huddling together, with coats and umbrellas, the celebratory spirits of the 10,000 people who ventured out to countdown to midnight at the Castlefield Bowl were far from dampened.
It was the first time that a huge fireworks display had been organised for the city since before the Covid-19 pandemic, as the traditional pyrotechnics display was axed again last year.
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The last time a New Year's Eve fireworks celebration was held in the city was in December 2019, when thousands had gathered on Deansgate to watch the countdown beside the Manchester Cathedral.
Amid the excitement about the colourful extravaganza making its long-awaited return, families and friends arrived at Castlefield Bowl to enjoy a DJ set before the sky was illuminated to blasting music to welcome in the new year in style.
As the evening drew nearer to the 10pm start time, swathes of people arrived at the city centre amphitheatre for the free event, squashing together to try and get shelter and nab a prime viewing spot of the show.
The outdoor venue had already hit the 10,000 capacity before 11pm when radio DJ Jordan Lee took to the stage. At one point, a generator appeared to fall into the water as revellers leaned over metal barriers.
They had all turned out to the promise of a traditional countdown to midnight, followed by the dazzling display - and it didn't disappoint.
As the chants counted down the seconds to 12 o'clock, the sky was filled with colour as the excitable crowds watched on and embraced one another, wishing those beside them a happy new year.
Ally Kettle and Carl Whittingslow were among those, and had chosen Manchester over London for their New Year's Eve celebrations having travelled from the Forest of Dean.
At Castlefield Bowl, Carl said: “With how manic London can be and the prices we thought what city can we go to instead and decided to come up to Manchester and try something new.”
Stan Sitarchaemo, 31, from Ukraine, was among those eagerly waiting for the display. ”It’s my first time celebrating New Year's Eve in Manchester. It’s amazing," he said.
And Carrie Fuller was among the other attendees who arrived with her family. She said: “We thought it would be a big event being the first one after Covid. We came back from Cardiff today for it.”
Elsewhere, crowds gazed up at the sky with their phones in hand as an impressive fireworks display also erupted over Escape to Freight Island on Sunday night, which was packed out with full tables clinking glasses and enjoying the final evening of 2023.
Colourful drag queens lined Canal Street and the wider Gay Village enticing revellers into the many bars on offer. With DJ sets from Cheryl Riley Pole at Centre Stage and Miss Very Cherry at The Goose, revellers also had the chance to take the mic for themselves and try their hand at karaoke.
Breaking out in song was the order of the night, as partygoers all joined in with a rendition of Half The World Away at the Millstone in the Northern Quarter. Winding lines of people formed outside the Freemount, with staff 'rushed off their feet' as packed out bars brimming with full tables united across the city to welcome in another year.
The downpours once again failed to put a stop to those determined to enjoy themselves on Sunday night, as huge queues continued to grow outside the Warehouse Project, with people kitted out in macs and with umbrellas in hand ahead of this year's New Year's Eve event.
Giddy friends posed for photos with jackets held over their heads, as others opened up their brollies as they eagerly waited to be let inside to be treated to sets from the likes of Rudimental and Hannah Wants.
The celebrations weren't just confined to the city centre. Earlier in the evening, at the famed Chestergate pub, in Stockport, the countdown to midnight for Molly Webb wasn't the same this year; it hasn't been since the death of her beloved husband Brian. She spent 53 years happily married to him when he passed away.
But every year, the Chestergate regular heads to the Stockport boozer with her nearest and dearest, clutching onto a pillow with his face printed on it.
“If I pop my clogs tomorrow, I could never have done it without my fabulous husband," she tells the Manchester Evening News ahead of a commendable stint at karaoke, performing 'Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend'.
"I have to have that [cushion] every New Year's Eve and Christmas Eve because I miss him so much. We were together for 53 years," she said.
The Manchester Evening News wishes all of our readers a very happy and prosperous 2024.
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A medical pendant alarm alerted the Huntley Fire Protection District to a fire Sunday, and the building’s sprinkler system put out the fire.
According to a news release Sunday from the district, firefighters were called about 2:40 p.m. to the 12000 block of Regency Parkway in Huntley. Crews arriving on-scene four minutes after the call found light smoke coming from a one-story residential complex where firefighters could hear a resident of the townhome calling for help.
The building’s sprinkler system had engaged and put out the fire.
The adult woman was pulled from the home and taken to Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin for injuries not considered life-threatening. A Huntley firefighter was evaluated at the scene for light smoke inhalation, according to the release.
Crews remained on the scene to shut down the sprinkler system and ventilate smoke from the building. The unit was deemed uninhabitable with $25,000 in damage, according to the release.
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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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PM Modi Urges People To Share Creations on Ram Temple on Social Media
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: January 1, 2024 07:27 AM2024-01-01T07:27:27+5:302024-01-01T07:27:56+5:30
Acknowledging the widespread enthusiasm surrounding the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged citizens to contribute their ...
Acknowledging the widespread enthusiasm surrounding the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged citizens to contribute their creative works, including bhajans related to the temple, on social media using the hashtag Shri Ram Bhajan. He expressed the hope that this collective effort would evolve into a stream of emotions and devotion, uniting everyone in the spirit of Lord Ram's ethos.
In his Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Prime Minister Modi also pointed out that there are many experienced as well as new emerging young artists who have composed heart-warming bhajans. There is excitement and enthusiasm in the entire country in connection with the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. People are expressing their feelings in a multitude of ways. You must have noticed that during the last few days, many new songs and new bhajans have been composed on Shri Ram and Ayodhya, Modi said.
Many people are also writing new poems, he noted. There are many experienced artists in it and new emerging young artists have also composed heart-warming bhajans. I have also shared some songs and bhajans on my social media, the prime minister said. It seems that the art world is becoming a participant in this historic moment in its own unique style, he said.
One thing comes to my mind. Could we all share all such creations with a common hash tag? I request you to share your creations on social media with the hashtag Shri Ram Bhajan (#shriRamBhajan), Modi said. This compilation will turn into a flow of emotions and devotion in which everyone will be immersively imbued with the ethos of Ram, he added.
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Leaders of thought in Ogoniland, Rivers state have declared approval for resumption of oil and gas production in the area provided prospective operators cede equity participation to the host communities.
Opinion leaders from the clergy, traditional rulers, professionals, women and youth groups unanimously made the declaration following recent gathering at Birabi Memorial Grammar School Bori, Gokana Local Government Area.
The said the development was intended as a signal to Federal Government and its petroleum industry regulatory agencies that the Ogoni people were willing to embrace mutual understanding for resumption of oil production in their land.
This comes 30 years after oil wells and operations were shut down in Ogoniland following a push for self determination by the Ogoni people over perceived deprivation by the Nigerian state, a struggle that ended in a bloody state repression against Ogoni people at the hands of late General Sani Abacha military junta.
The closure of OML11 in Ogoniland, one of Nigeria’s most lucrative cluster, has led to daily loss of billions of naira in a lose-lose situation for both government and Ogoni people, pushing some leaders of thought to sensitise the people on the need to allow resumption of production.
Convener of the Bori meeting, Olu Wai-Ogosu said “We are here to re-sensitize our people to be able to see the enormous wealth and potentials in their domain and see how we can use same to improve the quality of life in Ogoniland.”
The President, Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People ( MOSOP), Prince Biira observed that Ogoni people were willing to have resumed oil and gas production with adequate recognition of their right to equity participation in OML
According to him, “The message today is that Ogoni people are ready to partner Federal Government and investors and not to be mere onlookers so that we can develop our communities at our own pace”
The President, National Youths Council of Ogoni People, Comrade Barinuazor Emmanuel said, “We have resolved that Ogoni people should participate meaningfully in OML 11 as we have professionals that can drill oil here “
Emmanuel added that those who started the struggle did not say oil should not be drilled in Ogoniland, but rather only insisted that we should benefit from the immense wealth generated in our land. And that is where we stand “
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts’ desperation heave was intercepted to seal the Eagles’ fourth loss this month and one that meant so much more.
Philadelphia’s shot at the top spot in the NFC? Gone. The bye and home-field edge goes to the 49ers. The NFC East crown? Once in their grasp, the Eagles now need help from — yikes, Washington — to win a second straight division title.
The team that opened December 10-1 and looked like a favorite to return to the Super Bowl unraveled Sunday with a 35-31 loss to the Arizona Cardinals and now faces the grim reality of opening the playoffs on the road.
“We’ve got to get things fixed,” coach Nick Sirianni said. “And we’ve got to get them fixed fast.”
Where to start is the hard part.
James Conner ran for a 2-yard touchdown with 32 seconds remaining and Kyler Murray threw three TD passes for Arizona, which rallied from a 15-point deficit.
Former Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon returned to Philly and got his biggest win yet in his first season as Arizona’s coach. Granted, there haven’t been many of them for the Cardinals (4-12).
The Eagles (11-5) could have won the NFC East with wins against Arizona and the New York Giants next week. Now, Dallas can win the division with a win next week at Washington.
The Eagles could still earn the No. 2 seed with a win at the Giants and a Cowboys loss.
“Man, I’m not worried at all but there’s a lot to learn from a game like this,” defensive end Brandon Graham said.
Maybe he should be concerned. The Eagles have played more like a team bound for a quick playoff exit than one that could make a second straight trip to the Super Bowl.
There was plenty of blame to go around: a discombobulated offense that included indecisive play-calling late in the game, a running game that never got going and a defense that couldn’t get off the field.
The series of blunders included Sirianni running out of timeouts on the Eagles’ final drive and a late-game first-and-20 (because of offensive holding) that saw the Eagles run twice and try a short pass that only got them 5 yards.
“We’re in the playoffs. Lot of teams want to be in the playoffs,” Sirianni said. “We can still do some things here.”
Murray finished 25 of 31 for 232 yards and got stronger as the game progressed, overcoming a 99-yard pick-6 by Sydney Brown early in the second quarter. Conner rushed for 128 yards on 26 carries.
“With everything that’s happened, a lot of disappointment this year, a lot of tough losses,” Murray said. “But trying to finish the season off the right way.”
The Cardinals rallied from a 21-6 halftime deficit on the strength of Murray’s two TD tosses in the third quarter that tied the game at 21-all.
Hurts put the Eagles ahead in the fourth with his third TD pass of the game, a 9-yarder to Dallas Goedert.
Normally, that would be enough to win a game at the Linc. But Philly’s defense couldn’t hold on. Cornerback Kelee Ringo was flagged for pass interference and the Cardinals used the extra 29 yards to help tie game 28-28 with 5:26 left. Murray hit Michael Wilson for a 5-yard TD.
Jake Elliott kicked a 43-yard field goal with 2:33 left to give the Eagles their last lead.
Murray had plenty of time to move the Cardinals into scoring position. He hit Greg Dorch for a 36-yard gain that brought Arizona to the Eagles 5 and set up Conner’s decisive score.
The Cardinals finished with 449 yards of offense and scored touchdowns on all four possessions in the second half.
Gannon certainly had reason to gloat — his successor, Sean Desai, already had his play-calling duties stripped during this morbid stretch and turned over to Matt Patricia. No matter who is calling the shots this month, the Eagles’ defense has been steamrolled. The Cardinals rushed for 221 yards and never punted.
“We still have everything in front of us,” Hurts said.
FAST PHILLY START
The Eagles at last made solid use of 34-year-old receiver Julio Jones, signed in October to provide some depth.
The seven-time Pro Bowl selection had just seven catches for 27 yards and two touchdowns entering the game. He wasn’t supposed to be a top target, of course, not with A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith both topping the 1,000-yard receiving mark this season.
Jones caught a 12-yard TD pass in the first quarter and had a 22-yard TD with 16 seconds left in the second.
Hurts’ three TD passes brought his total to a franchise-record 38 touchdowns this season. He had already set an NFL QB record with 15 rushing touchdowns. Hurts in 2022 and Randall Cunningham in 1990 both accounted for 35 TDs for the Eagles.
DEFENSIVE GEM
Brown, a rookie safety out of Illinois, circled under a pass from Murray at the Eagles 1-yard line and streaked down the sideline, then zig-zagged into the end zone to give Philly a 14-3 lead. Brown reached a top speed of 21.52 mph and traveled 126.7 total yards on the 99-yard return, per Next Gen Stats.
FAKE OUT
The Eagles used a fake play off the tush push to get a first down. Hurts lined up under center on third-and-1 and flipped the ball to Kenneth Gainwell, who threw a 17-yard pass to Smith. Hurts found Jones for the 22-yard TD on the next play.
INJURIES
Cardinals CB Garrett Williams left with an ankle injury, and OL D.J. Humphries suffered a knee injury.
UP NEXT
While the Eagles try to finish strong against the Giants next weekend, the Cardinals will try to play spoiler to another playoff contender, hosting the Seattle Seahawks.
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Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on the uses of artificial intelligence in the federal courts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts on Sunday turned his focus to the promise, and shortcomings, of artificial intelligence in the federal courts, in an annual report that made no mention of Supreme Court ethics or legal controversies involving Donald Trump.
Describing artificial intelligence as the “latest technological frontier,” Roberts discussed the pros and cons of computer-generated content in the legal profession. His remarks come just a few days after the latest instance of AI-generated fake legal citations making their way into official court records, in a case involving ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
“Always a bad idea,” Roberts wrote in his year-end report, noting that “any use of AI requires caution and humility.”
At the same time, though, the chief justice acknowledged that AI can make it much easier for people without much money to access the courts. “These tools have the welcome potential to smooth out any mismatch between available resources and urgent needs in our court system,” Roberts wrote.
The report came at the end of a year in which a series of stories questioned the ethical practices of the justices and the court responded to critics by adopting its first code of conduct. Many of those stories focused on Justice Clarence Thomas and his failure to disclose travel, other hospitality and additional financial ties with wealthy conservative donors including Harlan Crow and the Koch brothers. But Justices Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor also have been under scrutiny.
The country also is entering an the beginning of an election year that seems likely to enmesh the court in some way in the ongoing criminal cases against Trump and efforts to keep the Republican former president off the 2024 ballot.
Along with his eight colleagues, Roberts almost never discusses cases that are before the Supreme Court or seem likely to get there. In past reports, he has advocated for enhanced security and salary increases for federal judges, praised judges and their aides for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and highlighted other aspects of technological changes in the courts.
Roberts once famously compared judges to umpires who call balls and strikes, but don’t make the rules. In his latest report, he turned to a different sport, tennis, to make the point that technology won’t soon replace judges.
At many tennis tournaments, optical technology, rather than human line judges, now determines “whether 130 mile per hour serves are in or out. These decisions involve precision to the millimeter. And there is no discretion; the ball either did or did not hit the line. By contrast, legal determinations often involve gray areas that still require application of human judgment,” Roberts wrote.
Looking ahead warily to the growing use of artificial intelligence in the courts, Roberts wrote: “I predict that human judges will be around for a while. But with equal confidence I predict that judicial work — particularly at the trial level — will be significantly affected by AI.”
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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Another year, another resolution to get fit, and another resolution that fizzles out by the end of January. That's the annual New Year drill for most of us, including actor, singer and comedian Zervaan J Bunshah, who is popular for his quirky characters inspired by South Mumbai culture on social media. Despite his fitness resolutions never being followed, he has never said never to make new ones every year.
For those of you taking the same route (you know who you are), here's Zervaan's fun round-up of excuses, tips and more.
His go-to excuse to skip working out...My mental health.
The ideal cheat day meal...Burgers and fries all the way, until my arteries can’t take it anymore!
The number of NY resolutions he makes...I make at least 26 of them, and I religiously don’t follow any of them.
His favourite workout for#2024FitnessGoals...The Kumbhkaran workout, hands down!
On gym memberships being high during the first week of January before the attendance fizzles out...As a person who identifies as a gym owner, I feel this is a great monetary benefit for us!
#GymMotivation...People trolling me about my jiggly body really helps!
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PGA Tour seeks extension on commercial deal with Saudis, private investors
(AP) - The PGA Tour believes it has made enough progress with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf to extend their negotiations into next year for a new commercial deal that would include a U.S. investment group and the European tour.
Commissioner Jay Monahan sent a memo to players on Sunday afternoon, just seven hours before the deadline to finalize the deal that was set in the June 6 framework agreement.
The PGA Tour board unanimously agreed three weeks ago to negotiate exclusively with Strategic Sports Group, a consortium of American-based professional sports teams owners led by Fenway Sports Group.
Monahan said the tour has made “meaningful progress” with SSG and provided the group with all the information it requested.
“As we move forward in our discussions, we are focused on the finalization of terms and drafts of necessary documents,” Monahan said.
Far more complicated are the negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the financial supporters of the rival LIV Golf League which lured away Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka in 2022, and most recently Masters champion Jon Rahm earlier this month.
Monahan described conversations with PIF and the European tour as “active and productive.”
The framework agreement was to expire Dec. 31, though it included language that the deadline could be extended if all parties agreed. “We are working to extend our negotiations into next year based on the progress we have made to date,” Monahan said in his memo.
Monahan said the goal for 2024 was to reach agreements with SSG, PIF and the European tour to bring them in as minority co-investors in the for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises.
“These partnerships will allow us to unify, innovate and invest in the game for the benefit of players, fans and sponsors,” Monahan said.
Under the framework agreement, PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan would have a seat on the PGA Tour board. The agreement also included PGA Tour Enterprises doing an “objective, empirical-driven evaluation” of LIV and to determine if team golf can be integrated into the PGA Tour and European tour.
It also was to determine a “fair and objective” process for LIV players who might want to return to the PGA Tour or European tour, which is said to be a sticking point because of the players who turned down Saudi riches to remain on the PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour season begins Thursday at The Sentry on Maui, the first of eight “signature” events with a $20 million purse and limited field. LIV Golf already has announced the bulk of its 2024 schedule and $20 million purses. It starts the first week of February.
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Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on the uses of artificial intelligence in the federal courts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts on Sunday turned his focus to the promise, and shortcomings, of artificial intelligence in the federal courts, in an annual report that made no mention of Supreme Court ethics or legal controversies involving Donald Trump.
Describing artificial intelligence as the “latest technological frontier,” Roberts discussed the pros and cons of computer-generated content in the legal profession. His remarks come just a few days after the latest instance of AI-generated fake legal citations making their way into official court records, in a case involving ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
“Always a bad idea,” Roberts wrote in his year-end report, noting that “any use of AI requires caution and humility.”
At the same time, though, the chief justice acknowledged that AI can make it much easier for people without much money to access the courts. “These tools have the welcome potential to smooth out any mismatch between available resources and urgent needs in our court system,” Roberts wrote.
The report came at the end of a year in which a series of stories questioned the ethical practices of the justices and the court responded to critics by adopting its first code of conduct. Many of those stories focused on Justice Clarence Thomas and his failure to disclose travel, other hospitality and additional financial ties with wealthy conservative donors including Harlan Crow and the Koch brothers. But Justices Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor also have been under scrutiny.
The country also is entering an the beginning of an election year that seems likely to enmesh the court in some way in the ongoing criminal cases against Trump and efforts to keep the Republican former president off the 2024 ballot.
Along with his eight colleagues, Roberts almost never discusses cases that are before the Supreme Court or seem likely to get there. In past reports, he has advocated for enhanced security and salary increases for federal judges, praised judges and their aides for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and highlighted other aspects of technological changes in the courts.
Roberts once famously compared judges to umpires who call balls and strikes, but don’t make the rules. In his latest report, he turned to a different sport, tennis, to make the point that technology won’t soon replace judges.
At many tennis tournaments, optical technology, rather than human line judges, now determines “whether 130 mile per hour serves are in or out. These decisions involve precision to the millimeter. And there is no discretion; the ball either did or did not hit the line. By contrast, legal determinations often involve gray areas that still require application of human judgment,” Roberts wrote.
Looking ahead warily to the growing use of artificial intelligence in the courts, Roberts wrote: “I predict that human judges will be around for a while. But with equal confidence I predict that judicial work — particularly at the trial level — will be significantly affected by AI.”
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Climate Change Forum in Dubai to discuss key challenges facing humanity
The Climate Change Forum, which is part of the World Government Summit, taking place in Dubai from 10-12 February, will bring together decision makers, international organisations, senior government officials, business and thought leaders and media personalities from across the world and the region to assess the human and environmental impact of climate change; identify creative solutions to combat it; and discuss ways of ensuring compliance with the Paris Climate Agreement and The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, has said that discussing critical issues that face humanity such as Climate Change at WGS reflects the UAE's stance on the importance of a collective dialogue on the topic as well as supporting international efforts and encouraging new radical solutions to tackle climate change.
The minister said that his ministry works with all partners to preserve the environment and ensure sustainability of resources, which is in line with the UAE's commitment to protecting and preserving the nature and environment.
The preparatory meeting for the Climate Summit aims to prepare an agenda, recommendations and draft resolutions to be presented and adopted during the United Nations Climate Summit in September. The meeting will witness the highest international participation in terms of official representation of countries, the private sector and civil society organisations since the Paris Agreement 2015.
The Forum will discuss topics such as Climate Change and its Impact on Human Health, Climate Change and Biodiversity Health among others.
The UAE is committed to tackling the consequences of climate change and promoting efforts to combat it at the national level by moving to a low-carbon green economy in line with the 2015-2030 UAE Green Agenda, the National Climate Change Plan 2017-2050 and the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, and through several international initiatives to deploy renewable energy solutions and help affected countries and regions adapt to the effects of climate change.
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Nearly half of all states will raise the minimum wage in 2024
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 5:57 PM PST|Updated: 30 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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David Warner had plans to retire from Tests mid-Ashes
David Warner has revealed the possibility of a slow start in last year's Ashes had left him to consider bringing his Test retirement forward to the second match of that series.
The veteran opener will play his 112th and final Test on his home deck, the SCG, when Australia hunts a 3-0 series whitewash against Pakistan this week.
Before the World Test Championship final and Ashes over the Australian winter, Warner flagged his intention to call time after the Sydney Test, a grand plan that emboldened his always vocal critics.
"There was a lot of talk about me and my form. I wanted to nip it in the bud early," Warner said on Monday.
The 37-year-old dispelled lingering doubts over his ability to make it to the SCG with a masterful 164 in the first Test against Pakistan in Perth, and a fairytale farewell is now set to begin from Wednesday.
But had he and opening partner Usman Khawaja struggled early in the Ashes, or had Australia not won the first two Tests at Edgbaston and Lord's, things could have panned out differently.
"I said my ideal preparation to finish would be Sydney," Warner recalled.
"But I actually had Lord's pencilled in as my last Test, especially if I didn't go as well as I did as a partnership with Uzzie at the top of the order.
"If you're down 2-0, and you go into that third one, and you lose that, I don't think it's the right choice to make (to keep playing).
"If I was failing and we hadn't won, then it would have been an easier decision. I didn't want to put the team or the selectors in a position where they had to think about, 'Mate, it's time to push on'.
"It was more about me just going, 'I'm content with that. I'm happy with it, I've had a great career'."
A maiden Test century in England eluded Warner in his fourth away Ashes.
But he made starts in the first two matches, most notably reaching 66 at Lord's - his highest score in a Test in England for nearly eight years.
Warner's opening partnership with Khawaja passed 60 in three of Australia's first four Ashes innings, leaving him to feel he had earned his SCG swansong.
"As a team and as a whole we did our bit, so to get this ending is awesome," he said.
Warner admitted emotions had begun to stir since the first Test against Pakistan in Perth.
"When I looked at Lord's as a potential finish, I didn't really have many emotions because I was content," he said.
"But definitely it's been emotional since Perth, since I've been back in Australia and knowing that I'm playing (my final Test).
"Getting that 160, putting us into a great position for the team, it hit home when people in the streets were coming up and saying, 'Well done, we support you, we back you'.
"It really means a lot."
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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: 18 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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ELDORET, Kenya (AP) — Police in Kenya are investigating the slaying of three-time Ugandan Olympian Benjamin Kiplagat, whose body was found with stab wounds inside his brother’s car on Sunday morning, a local official said.
Kiplagat had been driving the car before his body was discovered in the vehicle on the outskirts of Eldoret, a town located 312 kilometers (163 miles) west of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, according to Stephen Okal, police commander from the nearby Moiben area.
“This was murder, but we do not know the motive for now,” Okal said.
As a long-distance runner, Kiplagat specialized in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. He represented Uganda in six World Athletics Championships and at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics.
He reached the semi-finals of the 2012 London Olympics.
Athletics Kenya official Barnabas Korir mourned the athlete’s death.
“We urge the police to speed up investigations and … book his killers,” Korir said.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens clinched a division title and the top seed in the AFC.
There’s no mathematical way to tell if the star quarterback wrapped up the MVP award, too, but his fans made their views on the topic clear.
Serenaded throughout by “MVP!” chants, Jackson threw for 321 yards and five touchdowns as the Ravens eviscerated the Miami Dolphins 56-19 on Sunday. Baltimore won its first AFC North title since 2019, when Jackson was named MVP. He might be closing in on that honor again.
“He played a perfect football game in terms of the passing game,” coach John Harbaugh said.
The stat sheet agreed. Jackson went 18 of 21 without an interception. He finished with a perfect passer rating of 158.3.
Jackson missed the end of the past two Baltimore seasons because of injuries. Now the Ravens can rest him voluntarily next week if they want, although Harbaugh was noncommittal on that.
Baltimore (13-3) has won six straight, and the Ravens rolled through a grueling December stretch that included games against the Rams, Jaguars, 49ers and Dolphins.
“I don’t know if I’ve seen a more impressive performance in a game. I’m not sure I’ve seen a more impressive performance in a season to date,” said Harbaugh, whose team will have a first-round bye before hosting its postseason opener. “Obviously we have a lot more to do. We’ve got a lot of work to do in front of us, but this is a mature football team.”
Miami (11-5) is also postseason bound, but now the winner of next weekend’s Dolphins-Bills game will take the AFC East. Miami was without two offensive stars in receiver Jaylen Waddle (ankle) and running back Raheem Mostert (knee, ankle).
And now the Dolphins face another potentially significant injury. Linebacker Bradley Chubb — with his team down 30 points — had to be carted off with 3:05 remaining after hurting his knee.
That raised obvious questions about why Chubb was still in the game.
“There’s times like this one where I would like a time machine for sure,” Miami coach Mike McDaniel said.
Jackson had more touchdown passes than incompletions. That’s a feat Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa also accomplished in a 70-20 win over Denver in Week 3.
Jackson also had a perfect passer rating against Miami in 2019. He joins Tom Brady (against Detroit) as the only quarterbacks with two perfect ratings against the same team, with a minimum of 20 attempts.
“I love the guy,” Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen said. “He proved everything he had to prove. If anybody else saying otherwise, they just don’t like Lamar. That’s what it is. They don’t like us, they don’t like Baltimore, they don’t like Lamar.”
This matchup featured Miami’s top-ranked scoring offense and Baltimore’s top-ranked scoring defense. In the early going, the Dolphins had the upper hand. They scored on the game’s first drive when Tagovailoa threw an 8-yard pass to Cedrick Wilson Jr. Jackson answered with a 20-yard scoring strike to Justice Hill.
Miami would have had another touchdown on its second drive, but Tyreek Hill bobbled the ball in the end zone and the Dolphins kicked a field goal.
The Ravens took the lead for good in the second quarter when Gus Edwards capped an 89-yard drive with a 1-yard scoring run. After another Miami field goal, Jackson immediately found Zay Flowers open deep for a 75-yard touchdown that made it 21-13.
The Ravens struck again 94 seconds later thanks to a pair of one-handed catches. The first was an interception by Roquan Smith, the second a 35-yard catch-and-run TD by Isaiah Likely on fourth-and-7.
Justice Hill returned the second-half kickoff 78 yards, setting up Jackson’s 7-yard TD toss to Likely that made it 35-13.
Miami trailed 35-14 with under 13 minutes remaining last season before rallying to a 42-38 win over the Ravens. The Dolphins started the fourth quarter with a touchdown this time, a 1-yard pass from Tagovailoa to De’Von Achane, but it was Baltimore that closed strong.
“Last year, the score was looking like that at halftime and third quarter. Then those guys started making plays and we didn’t do anything,” Jackson said. “The only thing that was on my mind was to finish the game, and today we did it.”
The Ravens marched right back down the field and scored on Jackson’s 4-yard pass to Patrick Ricard to go up 42-19. Melvin Gordon III added a 7-yard touchdown run, and a Miami fumble led to a another TD. Tyler Huntley threw a scoring pass to Charlie Kolar on third-and-goal from the 19.
(That was Huntley’s only pass attempt. He also finished with a perfect 158.3 passer rating.)
“We’ll look at the film tomorrow, see what we can do better and move on to the Bills,” Tagovailoa said. “Everything is still in front of us for what we want to accomplish as a team.”
STREAKS AND MILESTONES
The Ravens rushed for at least 100 yards for a 32nd consecutive game and had a sack for a 37th straight. … Jackson reached 800 yards rushing on the season, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to do that three times. … This was the second-highest scoring total in franchise history for the Ravens, behind only their 59-10 win at Miami in that 2019 romp. … Tyreek Hill surpassed 10,000 yards receiving for his career.
INJURIES
The teams weren’t at full strength at the start, and the injuries continued throughout the game. Miami lost CB Xavien Howard (foot). Baltimore CB Marlon Humphrey (calf) went down as well. Ravens NT Michael Pierce and S Daryl Worley were both evaluated for head injuries.
UP NEXT
Dolphins: Host Buffalo next weekend.
Ravens: Host Pittsburgh next weekend.
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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: 30 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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This year, over seven million cakes were gifted as per a survey shared by a gifting portal. And the most preferred cakes that people from Delhi preferred were truffle, chocolate, pineapple, butterscotch and black forest cakes. Who doesn't like cakes and what's better than sending cakes to your loved ones for their special occasions!
Udyat Gutgutia, Director Category at FNP, shares,"This year, we experienced a remarkable surge in cake business, with a growth of 20-25% in orders.
The convenience offered by e-commerce platforms has not only made delectable treats accessible to a wider audience but has also catalysed a cultural shift in the way we celebrate occasions. With a plethora of choices at their fingertips, consumers are now inclined to explore and indulge in diverse, artisanal baked goods"
Dry fruit cakes remained a classic this year as well
The most favoured category in gifting this year was flowers. "Cakes took the second spot (after flowers) as the most favored category, with over 7 million cakes being gifted, averaging a remarkable 11 cakes delivered per minute. The cities of Patna, Ranchi, and Bhubaneswar embraced the sweetness, with a whopping 40% of gifts comprising cakes and chocolates," as per the survey.
Dry fruit cakes remained a timeless classic seeing a 30% surge leading up to Christmas and the most cakes gifted by Delhiites were in the month of February because of Valentine's Day, and August which has a high number of birthdays.
'Bento cakes were also demanded'
Visually appealing designer cakes with fondant creams and fun-sized bento cakes are picking up pace. "Bento cakes which were launched in over 39 cities were one of the fastest selling cakes and the brand is gearing up for over 500 daily orders," added the survey.
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On New Year’s Eve, several spots across NCR, such as Connaught Place in Delhi, Sector 18 in Noida, and CyberHub in Gurgaon, transform into party zones, with hundreds of people crowding these areas to celebrate New Year’s Eve. As revellers gear up for the big party, traffic police are also fully prepared with route diversions and restrictions. Here’s what you need to know before heading out tonight:
NO ENTRY IN CP FOR VEHICLES AFTER 8PM
While Delhi Police have made arrangements for traffic in all areas, most of the traffic restrictions are imposed in central Delhi
Vehicles will not be allowed to enter the Inner, Middle and Outer Circles tonight after 8pm
11 routes, including Minto Road-Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg crossing, Chelmsford Road near Munje Chowk, RK Ashram MargChitragupta Marg Crossing, have been identified from where no vehicles will be allowed to proceed towards CP on December 31
If you’re heading to CP after 8pm, you can park your vehicle at the 10 designated locations near CP, like Gole Dak Khana or Minto Road
Parking space near CP is limited and available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Improperly parked vehicles will be towed
Heading out to party on NYE? Take note of these traffic restrictions
'Commuters must try to avoid road stretches around malls and markets as well as those leading to it. Special drives will be conducted across the city, and Delhi Traffic Police personnel will be deployed with alcometer at various junctions
– SS Yadav, Special Commissioner, Delhi Traffic Police
' All metro stations will operate as usual on the evening of December 31, except for Rajiv Chowk. Since Connaught Place is a gathering spot and a party hub for New Year’s Eve, exit from the Rajiv Chowk Metro Station will not be allowed after 9pm, although entry will remain open
– Anuj Dayal, spokesperson, DMRC
ROUTE DIVERSIONS ACROSS NOIDA AND GREATER NOIDA ON NEW YEAR’S EVE
As per the Noida Traffic Police advisory, “Traffic arrangements and diversions would be implemented to tackle vehicle congestion on roads during New Year’s Eve. The route diversions will be near the Sector 18 market and malls across Noida. Besides, diversions are planned near Ansal Plaza Mall, Venice Mall, Gaur City Mall, Pari Chowk and Jagat Farm in Greater Noida.”
CYBER HUB AND MG ROAD WILL BE MONITORED IN GURGAON
Gurgaon Police have made special arrangements to curb traffic on New Year’s Eve and areas like Cyber Hub and MG Road will be monitored.
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Families celebrate ‘Noon Year’s Eve’ at Animal Adventure Park
HARPURSVILLE, NY (WBNG) -- Children around the Southern Tier headed to Animal Adventure Park to ring in the New Year a little earlier than midnight.
The park hosted its popular “Noon Year’s Eve” event on Sunday where the Snow Sisters made a special appearance for the “Frozen in Time” ball drop.
Families and children enjoyed special performances, had the chance to feed the animals and counted down to noon to welcome in 2024.
“When we really wanted to find something to do with the kiddos during the daytime, this kind of came to be,” said Owner of Animal Adventure Park Jordan Patch. “Being a parent, we look for these opportunities and anytime we can extend that to the community it’s always a win.”
This celebration also marks the last event of 2023 for the park. It will reopen again in April.
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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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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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Constitutional Council announces decision on Presidential appeal
As reported previously, the Head of State in his address asks to respond to the following question:
"Whether the list of grounds for early termination of powers of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, set forth by paragraph 3, article 42
of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan exhaustive?"
The Сonstitutional Council explained that this provision of the Constitution does not contain a full list of grounds for early termination of powers of the President of the Republic.
According to the Council, the right of the Head of State to resign derives from Basic Law. This right is an element of presidential form of government and constitutional status of the President. It belongs to the President both as a person and as a citizen of Kazakhstan, and derives from other provisions of the Constitution, which enshrine constitutional rights of each individual, in particular, freedom to work, free choice of occupation and profession (paragraph 1, article 13, paragraph 1, article 24, etc.).
The Constitutional Council is of the opinion that the phrase in paragraph 3, article 42 of the Constitution «...as well as in the case of early discharge of the President from office...» also covers the resignation of the Head of State as a basis for early termination of his/her powers.
The full text of normative decree is published in the press.
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SIBU (Jan 1): More than 10,000 Sibu folks gathered at the Sibu Town Square for the 2024 New Year countdown last night.
The event, which was organised by Sibu Municipal Council, was graced by Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government II, Datuk Michael Tiang.
Crowds started arriving at the venue as early as 5pm and while waiting for the event to start, they were entertained by the performances of various artistes.
Jeremy Gon, 26, who was among those attending the event, said he and his family arrived at the Sibu Town Square at around 6pm.
“Big events like this require us to come early due to lack of parking spaces and I’m very excited to witness the performances that are featured during the New Year countdown,” said Jeremy, who hails from Saratok.
Among the artistes who performed last night were Baby Shima, Masterpiece Band, Meruked Band, Ash Lu, Swan D, and DJ Candy.
The local artistes included Menoah Hudson, Joe Ashley, Janet Ling, T-Ga Band, The Sibu Busker, Klunan Magat, Little Apple, Amazing X and The Powertive.
Among those present at the event were SMC Chairman Clarence Ting and Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng.
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and businessman, Chief (Hon.) Uba Michael has urged Nigerians to be tolerant of one another to engender the unity in the country.
He said this in his new year message he delivered in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja.
Uba Michael called on the National Assembly to pass a bill to censor tribal bigotry, religious extremism, divisionism and asks that the aforementioned be proscribed as a criminal offense.
He also called on government and the private sector players to invest more in green energy, AI and ICT in order to position Nigeria to gain from Europe, USA and China 2030, 2035 Energy transition.
Uba Michael who said this on the back of inter-ethnic clash that came to the fore during the general elections further warned that the 1994 genocide in Rwanda should serve as a lesson to those pushing the agenda.
He said: “I will like to use this opportunity to wish evey Nigerian a happy and prosperous new year 2024. As we enter this new chapter, I will like us to understand that this country is the only one we have and if we don’t maintain the peace no one will do it for us.
“Today you hear of a lot of anti-ethnic comments. One ethnic group talking down another ethnic group. Let us be warned that this was exactly what led to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda and those pushing the agenda must learn a lesson from it.
“To think that some of those even pushing the agenda where not even born then makes it more worrying because it means these people don’t know what a war is or the experience of being in a war-torn zone.
“I appeal for tolerance, peace and unity. This is an important key for building a nation. Once again happy new year to every Nigerian and the rest of the world.”
He also expressed hope that 2024 will be a better year for the Nigerian economy.
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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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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Detroit coach Dan Campbell said he explained to officials before playing the Dallas Cowboys what would happen on a 2-point conversion play the Lions had planned.
Chaos ensued anyway, and left the Lions feeling as if a victory was taken away from the NFC North winners in their pursuit of the top seed in the NFC playoffs.
Officials ruled offensive lineman Taylor Decker wasn’t an eligible receiver when he caught a 2-point conversion pass that would have given Detroit a one-point lead with 23 seconds remaining.
Instead, the Lions (11-5) lost to the Cowboys 20-19 on Saturday night when the third 2-point try was an incomplete pass short of the goal line.
Jared Goff threw an interception on the attempt after Decker’s catch was disallowed, but Dallas was offsides.
The explanations contradicted each other, with Goff saying he was certain Decker reported as an eligible receiver and Dan Skipper had not. In a pool report, referee Brad Allen said the opposite, that Decker didn’t report and Skipper did.
“I don’t want to talk about it,” said Campbell, who was visibly angry with Allen when they talked after the officials made the ruling. “I explain everything pregame to a tee, OK? I did that.”
Allen said Skipper, a backup tackle, reported to him as an eligible receiver, but then went to tackle spot, which meant he didn’t have to report at all. Decker, the starting left tackle, was already in the game.
Video showed Decker having a conversation with Allen, who then said something to the Dallas defense.
“That conversation is where (Skipper) reports to me, and I then go to the defensive team, and I say to them ‘(Skipper) has reported as an eligible receiver,’ so they will be aware of who has reported and then I return to my position,” Allen said in the pool report. “That was the conversation with the defensive line.”
Decker’s conversation with officials came after Goff’s 11-yard touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown. Campbell said he had already told his team he would go for the win if the Lions scored.
“All I really want to say on it, just so I don’t get myself into trouble, is I did exactly what coach told me to do,” Decker said. “It was my understanding, too, Dan brings up the possibility of those sorts of plays pregame, so I did what I was told to do. Did how we did it in practice all week.”
Goff pleaded Detroit’s case as officials discussed what they were going to call.
“Very confused,” Goff said. “What I do know, and I don’t know if I’ll get fined for this, but I do know that Decker reported. I do know that Dan Skipper did not. I do know that they said that Dan Skipper did.”
The Cowboys (11-5) extended their home winning streak to 16 games — and finished the regular season 8-0 at home — by rallying from a fourth-quarter deficit at AT&T Stadium for the second time this season.
McCarthy said he was told Skipper was announced as eligible, but that Skipper lined up in a way that made Decker an ineligible receiver.
“That was a 2-point extravaganza,” Dallas coach Mike McCarthy said. “It looked like training camp, lining up and going at it for three or four plays. Great fight and finish by both teams.”
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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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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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Dec 31, 2023
The start of a New Year brings with it new joy, new resolutions and new challenges as well. But, many traditions have practices that help them ward off evil and maintain prosperity. Here we list 10 best New Year traditions to celebrate the start of 2024.
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In Japan, people welcome the New Year by eating O-sechi ryori. It is a feast of good luck with different ingredients symbolising luck, prosperity, and good health. This tradition is famous all across Japan and restaurants now make these meals well in advance.
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In Ireland, a quirky New Year tradition is to bang a special kind of bread on the doors of the house to ward off any evil spirits and energies and invite good luck in the New Year.
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A peculiar Russian New Year tradition is to write a wish on a piece of paper, burn it, and then add the ashes to your glass of champagne. The champagne is then drunk a minute before midnight and the New Year is here.
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The Columbians are probably travel lovers for their New Year tradition is to carry around empty suitcases around the blocks. The reason behind this practice is they want to invite and encourage more and more travel adventures in the coming year.
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A New Year tradition in Brazil is to throw white flowers in the ocean. These flowers are an offering to Yemoja, the God of water.
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In China, red is the colour of good fortune and new beginnings. So, during the New Year, the Chinese set up red decorative items, lamps, and the like to welcome good fortune to their family and homes.
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In Johannesburg, South Africa, New Year's Eve is marked by throwing old furniture out of windows. This symbolizes letting go of the past and embracing new beginnings.
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While dropping ice cream is sad, for the Swiss it is a part of the New Year tradition. At midnight on New Year's Eve, dropping ice cream on the floor is thought to attract abundance and good fortune.
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In Denmark, it's a unique New Year's tradition where people aim to collectively jump off their chairs at midnight. This act symbolizes jumping into the new year together.
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Famous all across the world, a hearty New Year feast is enjoyed by families on New Year to welcome a new beginning. More than a tradition, the New Year feast is a celebration.
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CUSA Football Promo Codes, Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 2:44 PM EST|Updated: 31 minutes ago
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- Projected Favorite & Spread: Old Dominion by 0.5 points
- Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Date: December 18
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Fresno State +3.5 vs. New Mexico State
- Matchup: New Mexico State Aggies at Fresno State Bulldogs
- Projected Favorite & Spread: New Mexico State by 0.0 points
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Louisiana +3.5 vs. Jacksonville State
- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Jacksonville State by 1.5 points
- Time: 2:15 PM ET
- Date: December 16
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Under 57.5 - Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana
- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
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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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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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Cuba, Eurasian Economic Commission look to enhance cooperation
While meeting representatives of the EEC, Cuban Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment Rodrigo Malmierca, called for the creation of solid foundations to develop partnerships for mutual economic benefit, Xinhua reports.
Malmierca stressed the importance of foreign investment for Cuba's economy, saying Russia's contribution to the development of the island country was "a positive reference for cooperation with the rest of the member states of the Eurasian bloc."
Tatiana Valovaya, EEC minister of integration and macroeconomics, highlighted the potential for cooperation in biotechnology, pharmaceutics, the chemicals industry, oil and mining.
Valovaya also recognized the need to boost exchanges in the financial sphere.
The session will conclude on Thursday, following the signing of the EEC-Cuba action plan for cooperation in 2019.
Cuba and the EEC signed a memorandum of understanding in May 2018 to foster economic ties, and expand and diversify bilateral trade.
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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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STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Freshman guard Kanaan Carlyle scored 25 points, Spencer Jones added 21 points on 8-for-9 shooting and Stanford surprised No. 4 Arizona 100-82 in a Pac-12 matchup Sunday.
Andrej Stojakovic scored 16 points and center Maxime Raynaud had 12 points and seven rebounds for the Cardinal (6-6, 1-1), who made a school-record 16 3-pointers in the victory.
Caleb Love led Arizona (10-3, 1-1) with 23 points and center Oumar Ballo added 12 points and seven rebounds.
The victory was Stanford’s first over a ranked opponent since beating Arizona last season and its eighth over a ranked team since 2020.
“I think this will absolutely be the peak moment of this season for 2023,” Stanford coach Jerod Haase said. “For 2024, we’re going to start from scratch and see new peaks and new highs. Usually I tell them to enjoy the win until midnight. This time I told them they could enjoy this one for the rest of the year.”
Stanford raced to an early lead, scoring the first seven points. After Ballo made a layup to bring the Wildcats within a point at the 6:56 mark of the first half, Stanford went on a 21-7 run for a 43-28 lead with under three minutes left in the first half.
The Cardinal got a big boost from both of its freshman guards off the bench in the first half. Carlyle scored 13 of his 25 points in the first half while making all four of his 3-point shots. Stojakovic scored nine points and grabbed two rebounds.
Haase praised his young players and said they were a big part of the win.
“(Kanaan) was fearless out there,” Haase said. “With Kanaan and Andre, their eyes are full of wonder and excitement. I think we can all feed off that.”
Arizona struggled to find a its rhythm in the first half, shooting 41.2% from the field and 25% from long distance.
Stanford led 44-35 at halftime.
Stanford’s hot shooting continued in the second half. Jones scored 11 of the Cardinal’s first 16 points after halftime.
Arizona closed within 11 points at 80-69 when Ballo made a second-chance layup with just over seven minutes left in the game.
A layup by Jones gave Stanford a 95-75 lead with 2:57 left in the second half for its largest advantage of the game.
The win could give Stanford a huge confidence boost as it will go on a three-game trip against UCLA, USC and Oregon State in the coming weeks.
“The people in the locker room all believe what we can do,” Stojakovic said. “We knew we were able to accomplish a win like this. We had a couple games not go our way, but I think this one was finally the game to show that we are one of those teams and we can make a lot of noise in the Pac-12.”
The Wildcats, who are third in the country in fast-break points per game (18.67), were held to just six points in transition by Stanford. Arizona made just seven of its 26 3-point shots and allowed Stanford to make 58.1% of its shots.
“They outplayed our guys,” Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd said. “I don’t care who it was, they outplayed us.”
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Stanford: At UCLA on Wednesday.
Arizona: Home against Colorado on Thursday.
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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: 1 hour 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.
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CUSA Games Today: How to Watch CUSA Games, TV Schedule, Live Streaming Options - Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 1:10 PM CST|Updated: 1 hour 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.
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CUSA Games Today: How to Watch CUSA Games, TV Schedule, Live Streaming Options - Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 11:10 AM PST|Updated: 1 hour 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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•Gains rose 31.8%, index up 45% •Analysts link renewed confidence to reforms •Expect further rise in 2024 •But PwC says it is cautious optimism
By Peter Egwuatu
Amid rising insecurity, inflation, interest rate hike, foreign exchange crises and other macroeconomic challenges, as well as the uncertainty in the global economy, investors in the Nigerian stock market raked in N13.0 trillion gains in the year 2023.
Since the beginning of the year, the stock market has witnessed an unprecedented rally and buying interest across sectors, especially in the financial services, consumer and industrial goods sub-sectors, which triggered massive bargain hunting in shares of large capitalized companies, while driving up key performance indices and stimulating activities in the market.
The market has been driven by the foreign exchange policy reform and an influx of impressive earnings mainly reported by the banking sector.
Specifically, the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, market capitalisation, which represents the total value of companies listed on the Exchange, closed the year last weekend at N40.92 trillion, a 31.8 percent rise from N27.92 trillion at the end of December 2022.
This is the highest gain ever recorded in the history of the market.
Similarly, another major performance indicator, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited All-Share Index (ASI), rose by 45.9% to close at 74,773.77 points on Friday December 29, 2023 from 51,251.06 points in 2022. This is also the highest point on record.
Latest reports released by the NGX on domestic and foreign portfolio participation in equities trading for November 2023 showed that foreign portfolio investors have started to increase their stake in the market.
The foreign transactions Year-to-Date, YtD, stood at N362.75 billion as against N364.02 billion in 2022.
The transaction data for 2023 shows that total domestic transactions are circa N2.871trillion, whilst total foreign transactions are circa N362.75billion.
Recall that market capitalisation rose by N5 trillion in the first half (H1) of the year, causing the NGX to hit a 16-year high for the first time since 2008, to close at 60, 108.86 on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. It opened the year at 51,251.06 on January 3, implying an increase of 8,857.8 points or 15 per cent.
Similarly, market capitalisation which opened the year at N27,915 trillion, closed at N32,729 trillion in the first half, representing N5 trillion or 15 per cent appreciation.
Meanwhile, analysts argued that the seemingly bold economic reforms and a strong national economic team of the new government have spurred renewed investors’ confidence in the market.
The unprecedented rally recorded in the market since the beginning of the year also enabled companies to exhibit significant growth in various financial metrics such as profit before tax, total assets and net profit margin, with mouth watery interim dividends, especially for the tier one banks.
For instance, Zenith Bank and Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) declared an interim dividend of 50 kobo each, amounting to N15.698 billion and N14.72 billion, respectively, up from N9.42 billion and N8.83 billion interim dividends paid within the same period in 2022.
United Bank for Africa (UBA) also paid an interim dividend of 50 kobo, higher than 20 kobo declared in the corresponding period in 2022.
Stanbic IBTC Bank paid N1.50 interim dividend; Fidelity Bank, N0.25; Custodian Insurance, N0.15; Seplat Energy, 3 US Cents; and MTNN, N5.60 among other strong interim dividend stocks.
Also, a year-to-date review of listed firm price movement performance showed that stocks across sectors have witnessed robust capital appreciation, returning double gains to investors.
For instance, MTN Nigeria has returned 29.30 per cent gain in 9 months ended September 2023, 9M’23 while Dangote Cement rose by 24.9% BUA Foods increased by 100% while Conoil witnessed a 119 % increase in capital appreciation.
Transnational Corporation of Nigeria garnered a 173% gain while Cadbury and PZ Cussons Nigeria also returned with 50% and 49 % gain.
The analysts believed that the strategic policies and decisions of President Bola Tinubu’s government would continue to impact listed firms’ financial performance across all sectors.
Meanwhile, the primary market for stock market was nearly inactive in 2023 except for a few Rights Issue. Public Bond issuance dominated the primary market for debt. A few corporate bonds were also issued in 2023.
Market outlook 2024
Mike Ezeh , the Chief Executive Officer of Crane Securities Limited, said, the emergence of President Bola Tinubu further energised the market since market participants have hope in his ability to rejig the economy and implement economy friendly policies.
“The elections came and was hitch free against all unification of the multiple exchange rates, review of monetary and fiscal policies, shake up of major changes carried out at the apex bank and its overflow down to the deposit money banks across the country brought stability to the market.
“The commissioning of the first indigenous private refinery which has cyclical effect on both upstream and downstream operations of petroleum companies quoted in the market propelled the interplay in the market by some high-net-worth investors on many quoted companies resulting in high turnover in trading volumes of those companies leading to the significant increase in market capitalisation within the period.”
He urged the new government in 2024 to continue to implement policies that would provide an enabling environment for businesses to thrive, saying this would help boost the nation’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and attract issuers to the capital market.
Cautious optimism heading into new year- PwC
PwC has stated that amidst the economic disruptions arising from sudden macro-economic reforms in the short run, it is expected that these reforms would yield positive benefits for theeconomy and the capital market in the long run.
“The liberalisation of the foreign exchange market could potentially attract foreign investments and positive capital flows. In addition, the removal of fuel subsidy will provide more fiscal space for the Federal Government and allow for channeling of the funds saved from payment of subsidy into more developmental projects such as infrastructure development. However, policy implementation and accountability in fiscal offices is key to reap the benefits of the subsidy removal.
Other macro-economic initiatives of the Federal Government aimed to improve its fiscal position and increase revenue including setting up the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms to enhance revenue collection efficiency, ensure transparent reporting, and promote the effective utilisation of tax etc. and the planned sale of about 20 state-run companies to raise funds and improve governance in these entities also presents opportunities for the capital market. The Sale of the state-owned entities through the capital market would deepen and grow the market. Furthermore, tax incentives to attract more companies to utilise the capital markets as well as investors to participate in investing in the capital markets could be introduced through the tax reform process.
The domestic equities market outperformed most of its peers in the West African market.
Investors had a positive reaction to the bold key policy changes by the government such as the removal of subsidy, floating of the naira and the unification of the exchange rate windows which caused the market to rally positively.”
Analysts at Investdata Consulting Limited stated: “The mixed outlook for fixed income market in the face of rising inflation and depreciating naira value has supported funds flowing into the equity space as players hedge against Nigeria’s prevailing hyperinflation. Stocks are also becoming cheaper even at this current market value due to the exchange rate that is revealing their high upside potentials if foreign investors return as a result of the likely rate cut in the matured economies. This is just as the government is expected to put the economy in the path of recovery with fiscal and monetary policies in the midst of ongoing global and domestic financial markets reset. However, we note that 2024 is the beginning with unaudited 2023 accounts and dividend season.
Meanwhile, all eyes are on the fiscal and monetary authorities to give direction of the government reforms and policies so far.”
Reacting, David Adonri , analyst and Executive Vice Chairman at HIGHCAP Securities Limited, said: “Although after effects of flood and farm insecurity depressed the Commodities market in 2023, positive developments were recorded by Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange, LCFE. During the year, LCFE facilitated several Paddy Rice Contracts and traded heavily on Eko Gold Coin.
The macroeconomic situation remained depressing with galloping inflation which rose from 21.5% in January 2023 to 28.2% in November 2023. GDP growth rate fell short of expectation ending Q3 with 2.54%. Following market reforms, Naira depreciated from N449.05/$1.00 in January 2023 to N802/$1.00 in December at I&E window.
”Macroeconomic situation is expected to improve in 2024 as the economy readjust to New price level. The commencement of domestic refining of crude oil is expected to have salutary effect on forex and petroleum products prices. Monetary policy is expected to focus on price stability. If CBN carries out the policy of recapitalization of banks in 2023, then the primary market for equities may take center stage in 2024. Several manufacturers whose balance sheets were wounded by the market reforms are also likely to access the Capital Market for funds in 2024.
The Commodities ecosystem is likely to be very active in 2024 if current military action against bandits, terrorists and insurgents is pursued with undiminished intensity.”
Commenting, Tajudeen Olayinka, Analyst and CEO, Wyoming Capital and Partners said: “
The stock market has been quite eventful and bullish in 2023, and can reasonably project further improvement in 2024, as more companies approach the market for listing and public offerings. The fact that government will depend largely on the use of private capital in addressing infrastructure deficit, means that we will see a better capital market.”
In his projection for 2024, Victor Chiazor, Analyst and Head of Research at FSL Securities Limited said: “Government policies around Foreign exchange and subsidy removal had a negative impact on the economy.
In 2024, we anticipate some level of normalisation around recent policy statements by the government hence, the equities market is expected to be driven by company performance as well as new pro market policies.”
Despite the economic headwinds of 2023, the equities market had a positive YtD growth of 40% driven by the foreign exchange policy reform and an influx of impressive earnings mainly reported by the banking sector. However, same government policies around Foreign exchange and subsidy removal had a negative impact on the economy. The economy was hit by high inflation and slow GDP growth, even as the monetary policy committee maintained a tight monetary regime in a bid to reign in inflation.
In 2024, we anticipate some level of normalisation around recent policy statements by the government hence, the equities market is expected to be driven by company performance as well as new pro market policies.”
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Daneliya Tuleshova appears on The Real American talk show
One of the hosts asked her what she liked most in California. Daneliya said she liked American pharmacies.
"When I left America, I missed so much your shops and pharmacies, because in American pharmacies there is everything for life. I like Elmer's Glue. It was my dream to make slimes with Elmer's Glue," said she.
The show hosts were impressed by her answer and thanked her "for helping them appreciate American pharmacies".
The Kazakh singer also said it had been her dream to meet The World's Вest jury - Drew Barrymore, Faith Hill, Ru Paul and James Corden and her dream came true at last.
Earlier, Kazinform reported that Danelia Tuleshova and another unique singer of Kazakhstan Dimash Qudaibergen had stunned the jury of The World's Вest project. Drew Barrymore said Daneliya's performance "moved her to tears".
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CUSA Games Today: How to Watch CUSA Games, TV Schedule, Live Streaming Options - Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 1:10 PM CST|Updated: 1 hour 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.
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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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Written by Allen Foster
Start your day with these BestReviews-approved coffee makers
How you start your day matters. You don’t get a brew-over. That first cup of coffee needs to be perfect. As does every subsequent cup. That’s why it is vital to have an exceptional coffee maker.
Fortunately, BestReviews was focused on testing coffee makers during the last month of the year. The lab evaluated many models, including the OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker and the De’Longhi TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker to find which was the best. After careful consideration, the Testing Lab picked seven favorites.
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You may wonder what makes the BestReviews Testing Lab so special. It starts with individuals who research how products work and what makes exceptional products. Once a selection of items is handpicked, another team formulates a testing strategy. This strategy not only details a procedure for testing the key features in a real-world situation, it outlines a system so all models can be evaluated from a common baseline.
To test the products, the company employs real people. While some may have a particular expertise, others are new to the product. This lets the lab understand how different consumers view the same product. All testers take extensive notes, creating documents that are several pages long. They also photograph the products and take videos while using them. This comprehensive approach helps ensure no aspect is overlooked.
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Our 7 favorite coffee makers
Keurig K-Iced Single-Serve K-Cup Coffee Maker
This model is touted by Keurig as being able to brew both hot and cold beverages. While the lab loved the roomy reservoir and the exceptional brewing quality, it warned that the ice-brewing feature still brews hot and allows the coffee to cool. It is not a low-and-slow brewing process.
De’Longhi TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker
The De’Longhi TrueBrew is not an inexpensive option. Because of this, the Testing Lab concluded it is best for a larger facility, such as an office. BestReviews liked De’Longhi’s versatility and consistent performance. The coffee maker is well-built and has all the options you could want.
Technivorm Moccamaster Coffee Maker
The BestReviews Testing Lab found this coffee maker to be very easy to use. It brewed great coffee consistently but didn’t have enough features to warrant the regular price. For a better value, wait to buy this model when it is on sale.
Mr. Coffee, 5-Cup Mini Brew Switch Coffee Maker
The Testing Lab gave this model high marks in being an extremely affordable coffee maker that still brewed a delicious beverage. The flawless programmability and ease of use make this a top choice for individuals on a budget.
Cuisinart Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker
Admittedly, this model can be a little overwhelming because it has a steep learning curve. However, once you get the hang of it, you will be amazed by all this machine can do. The Testing Lab had no complaints about the quality or flavor.
If you want a sleek and modern coffee maker that looks and feels like it is worth every penny, this is a solid choice. The lab loved the showerhead water spout because it truly seemed to enhance the brewing process. Also, the coffee comes out hot and stays hot, which is always a bonus.
Keurig K-Compact Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker
This Keurig was easily the best product for regular home use that the lab reviewed. It is affordable, has a reservoir, makes quality coffee and is easy to use and clean. If you want the best, this was the coffee maker the lab would choose.
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