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ISLAMABAD-The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has stressed the need for a revisit of the economic policies, as the economic indicators throughout the 2023 remained very depressed amidst high inflation, low exports, depleting foreign reserves and continued uncertain position of the local currency.
FPCCI former president and BMP Chairman Mian Anjum Nisar said that almost all indicators of the economy continued to show poor performance during 2023, including volatile exchange rate, unprecedented hike in markup rate, repeated increases in electricity rates, gas shortage, price spiral, mismanagement and bad governance, becoming the hallmarks of the govt.
He observed the negative economic indicators and uncertainty over resumption of the International Monetary Fund programme continued to push the rupee towards a new historic low against the US dollar especially in first half of the calendar year of 2023. He said that massive fall of rupee value continued to damage the economy, as the rupee witnessed a huge depreciation; one of the highest devaluations of local currency in Pakistan’s history in this period.
Mian Anjum urged the policy makers to concentrate on increasing tax-to-GDP ratio which was the lowest in Pakistan in the region in 2023. The BMP leader warned if the government failed to take appropriate measures for economic revival, the trade and industry will face a complete shutdown, asking the government to convene a conference, taking the business community onboard.
The FPCCI former president observed that besides increasing exports and controlling imports the government will have to take administrative measures, as a large demand of cash dollars are seen in the market. He argued that this devaluation of the currency was dictated by the IMF through prior actions and it has nothing to do with macroeconomic fundamentals. He said that there was a complete breakdown of economic policymaking, as the country’s fiscal policy had become subservient to monetary and exchange rate policies.
He said that the monetary tightening and exchange rate depreciation resulted in higher inflation, public debt and debt servicing. The empirical evidence showed that the one percent monetary tightening hiked the inflationary pressure by 1.3 percent in the case of Pakistan, he added. The government needs to devise a strategy on war-footing to increase foreign investment in Pakistan so as to stop the upward trajectory of the dollar, he added.
The rupee during through the whole year remained uncertain, as the uncertainty pertaining to the IMF programme was causing pressure on the Pakistani rupee while the country’s foreign exchange reserves have also declined, which was another source of concern for investors, he said.
He added that the SBP’s move to impose fines on exporters delaying receipt of payments proved ineffective. While demanding a clear roadmap for the revival of economy, the BMP chairman termed the country’s financial crisis as a nerve-shattering for trade and industry. There was a consensus among the business community that there was a lack of coherence in the govt policies and things on economic front went shaky instead of moving for the last several months.
Exports went down quantitatively while the situation of new investment remained very bleak during the year 2023, they observed, adding that the Monetary Policy Committee of the State Bank of Pakistan has maintained the key interest rate at 22 percent the highest level since October 1996.
The government can blame the IMF or some unfriendly foreign powers for its economic predicament if it wants. But it cannot deny that it is in hot water today due to its misplaced confidence that it could deviate from the IMF programme and turn to friendly countries for its dollar requirements to avoid defaulting and these countries also seem to be siding with the lender, providing Pakistan only enough to keep it going until the bailout loan is finalized. With a large credibility gap and trust deficit exacerbated by the ongoing political drama in the country, it is foolish to expect them to step up to help us in a big way without the IMF on board.
The IMF is now showing further strictness on issues such as the exchange rate, interest rate, external financing gap and the permanent debt-servicing surcharge on electricity. It must be pointed out that some of the new IMF conditions, such as linking interest rates with headline inflation and the imposition of permanent debt surcharge on electricity, seem quite unreasonable.
He appealed the IMF to show some elasticity on these conditions to prevent the country’s economic crisis from getting out of hand. He said power tariff registered an upward trend manifold and due to this single reason, Pakistani merchandise failed to get due appreciation in the international market and the neighbouring countries made huge gains.
Calling for bringing down the rate of interest, he said the State Bank of Pakistan should focus on banking spread that was intolerable and pushing the equity away from the reach of business community.
Anjum Nisar said that in view of achieving exports target and stabilisation of the economy we need accommodative monetary policy measures by extending reduction in the policy rates so that the debt liability of the business sector is compensated through lower markup rate.
He also demanded the immediate reduction in the electricity tariff, especially for the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as a first step towards a cut in the production cost, while the second and vital step towards this direction would be bringing discount rate to the regional level with a view to provide level-playing field, especially to the export industry.
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UConn vs. DePaul Predictions, BetMGM Promo Codes, & Picks: Spread, Total - January 2
Tuesday's contest between the No. 5 UConn Huskies (11-2, 1-1 Big East) and DePaul Blue Demons (3-9, 0-1 Big East) at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion has a projected final score of 82-63 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of heavily favored UConn, so it should be a one-sided matchup. The game will start at 6:30 PM ET on January 2.
The game has no set line.
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UConn vs. DePaul Game Info & Odds
- Date: Tuesday, January 2, 2024
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Where: Storrs, Connecticut
- Venue: Harry A. Gampel Pavilion
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UConn vs. DePaul Score Prediction
- Prediction: UConn 82, DePaul 63
Spread & Total Prediction for UConn vs. DePaul
- Computer Predicted Spread: UConn (-19.1)
- Computer Predicted Total: 144.8
UConn has a 7-5-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to DePaul, who is 4-7-0 ATS. The Huskies are 6-6-0 and the Blue Demons are 4-7-0 in terms of hitting the over.
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UConn Performance Insights
- The Huskies' +244 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 18.8 points per game) is a result of scoring 83 points per game (37th in college basketball) while giving up 64.2 per outing (38th in college basketball).
- UConn wins the rebound battle by an average of 10.4 boards. It is pulling down 39.6 rebounds per game (68th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 29.2 per outing.
- UConn knocks down 8.1 three-pointers per game (127th in college basketball) at a 32.7% rate (223rd in college basketball), compared to the 6.1 per game its opponents make at a 35.1% rate.
- The Huskies rank seventh in college basketball by averaging 109 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 58th in college basketball, allowing 84.4 points per 100 possessions.
- UConn has come up on top in the turnover battle by 1.2 turnovers per game, committing 9.5 (30th in college basketball action) while forcing 10.7 (294th in college basketball).
DePaul Performance Insights
- The Blue Demons' -102 scoring differential (being outscored by 8.5 points per game) is a result of putting up 66.9 points per game (331st in college basketball) while giving up 75.4 per outing (283rd in college basketball).
- DePaul falls short in the rebound battle by an average of 4.9 boards. It pulls down 31.3 rebounds per game (350th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 36.2.
- DePaul makes 6.9 three-pointers per game (244th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.2 on average.
- DePaul has lost the turnover battle on average this season, committing 13.3 per game (298th in college basketball) while forcing 10.7 (294th in college basketball).
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico and Venezuela announced Saturday that they have restarted repatriation flights of Venezuelans migrants in Mexico, the latest move by countries in the region to take on a flood of people traveling north to the United States.
The move comes as authorities say at least 10,000 migrants a day have been arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border, many of them asylum seekers. It also comes as a migrant caravan of thousands of people from across the region — largely Venezuelans — has trekked through southern Mexico this week.
The repatriation flights are part of an agreement made between regional leaders during a summit in Mexico in October that aimed to seek solutions for migration levels that show few signs of slowing down.
Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Relations said the two countries began repatriations with a flight on Friday and a second on Saturday in an effort to “strengthen their cooperation on migration issues.” The statement also said the two countries plan to implement social and work programs for those repatriated to Venezuela.
“Mexico and Venezuela reiterate their commitment to address the structural causes that fuel irregular migration in the region, and to achieve a humanitarian management of such flows,” the statement read.
Mexico’s government said it previously carried out a similar repatriation flight last Jan. 20 with 110 people.
Venezuelan authorities said Saturday that 207 Venezuelans had landed in Caracas on one of the latest flights.
Gustavo Vizcaino, director of Venezuela’s migration agency, said the migrants came on a “voluntary return flight,” part of a 2018 program of President Nicolas Maduro’s government seeking to bring back Venezuelans who have fled the country’s economic and political crisis.
As migration has soared in recent years, the U.S. government has pressured Latin American nations to control the movement of migrants north, but many transit countries have struggled to deal with the quantities of people.
This week, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other Biden administration officials were in Mexico City to meet with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador about the high levels of migrants landing on the U.S.-Mexico border.
López Obrador said he also spoke about the issue in a phone call with Presient Joe Biden on Dec. 20.
“He asked — Joe Biden asked to speak with me — he was worried about the situation on the border because of the unprecedented number of migrants arriving at the border,” Mexico’s leader said. “He called me, saying we had to look for a solution together.”
López Obrador has said he is willing to help, but in exchange he wants the U.S. to send more development aid to migrants’ home countries and to reduce or eliminate sanctions against Cuba and Venezuela.
Mexico’s president and other critics of American foreign policy have cited the sanctions on Cuba and Venezuela as one of the root causes of high migration.
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UK Court Upholds Criminal’s Appeal Against Deportation on Human Rights Grounds
The UK’s immigration court system has upheld the appeal of an Albanian crime boss, convicted of money laundering, against his deportation. Gjelosh Kolicaj, who held a ‘senior and controlling role’ in an organized crime group, successfully contested the Home Secretary’s decision to revoke his British citizenship and deport him.
Human Rights Take Center Stage
Central to Kolicaj’s appeal was the contention that the Home Office’s decision violated his human rights. The immigration judges agreed, ruling that the Home Office had not adequately considered Kolicaj’s human rights in their decision-making process. Thus, despite his criminal activities and imprisonment, Kolicaj is permitted to remain in the UK.
Implications for Immigration and Deportation Policies
The ruling has ignited a fierce debate about the application of human rights laws in immigration and deportation cases. Critics argue that the system is too lenient towards individuals with criminal convictions. They contend that human rights laws should not protect dangerous criminals to the extent that they can evade deportation.
Call for Reform
This case has also sparked calls for a comprehensive reform of the asylum system and human rights laws. Critics argue that the current system allows for the rapid and effective deportation of dangerous criminals. The decision in Kolicaj’s case is likely to add fuel to this debate, putting pressure on lawmakers to reconsider the balance between human rights protections and national security concerns.
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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.
UP NEXT
The teams will play their final regular-season games next Saturday or Sunday.
Lions: Host Minnesota.
Cowboys: At Washington.
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Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, looks at the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
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Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, looks at the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
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Happy New Year 2024: Wishes, Messages, Facebook And WhatsApp Status
People are excited to celebrate New Year 2024 with their loved ones. This year, the New Year will be celebrated on Monday. On this day, people exchange wishes, and messages, and update their Facebook and WhatsApp statuses with the charm of New Year celebrations.
Happy New Year 2024: Wishes
From resolutions to bucket lists, I hope you check them all off this New Year!
May this coming year bless you with love, peace, and empowerment. Happy New Year 2024!
Pop, fizz, clink — let’s toast to the future and pour another drink! Happy New Year 2024!
I’m grateful for all the memories we’ve created this year and the ones we’ll make in the new year.
I couldn’t ask for a better person to ring in the New Year with. I have a feeling that 2024 will be our best year yet.
Counting my blessings and wishing you more. Have an amazing new year.
The New Year is here! Embark on the road to success. May you have a great journey to your destination
May the spirit of the New year fill your heart with serenity and peace. Wish you a Happy New Year!
Happy New Year 2024: Messages
Wishing you a Happy New Year with the hope that you will have many blessings in the year to come.
Out with the old, in with the new: may you be happy the whole year through. Happy New Year 2024!
Counting my blessings and wishing you more. I hope you enjoy the New Year in store.
I resolve to stop wasting my resolutions on myself and use them to repay you for the warmth you’ve shown me. Happy New Year 2024!
A New Year is like a blank book, and the pen is in your hands. It is your chance to write a beautiful story for yourself. Happy New Year 2024!
As the New Year approaches us with hopes anew, here is to wishing you and your family a wonderful year ahead.
As the New Year dawns, I hope it is filled with the promises of a brighter tomorrow. Happy New Year!
Knowing you has been a master class in true friendship. During the New Year, I hope to emulate your love and warmth. Wishing you a very Happy New Year.
Happy New Year 2024: Quotes
Let the old year slip away like the last flakes of snow before spring, melting into memories and making room for hope and growth.
May your 2024 be a radiant tapestry woven with threads of laughter, love, and adventures untold. Cheers to a year that outshines the fireworks!
New Year's isn't just a change in the calendar, but a chance to shed old habits and embrace fresh possibilities. Let's bloom like wildflowers in the sunshine of 2024.
To dream bigger, laugh louder, and dance deeper - may your 2024 be a vibrant tango with passion and joy. Hold onto your spark, the world needs your fire.
Let's raise a glass (or mug of hot cocoa!) to the unknown wonders and untrodden paths of 2024. May the compass of our hearts guide us to treasures beyond our wildest dreams.
New year, new beginnings. Forgive your missteps, celebrate your strengths, and leap into 2024 with the wings of courage and the light of kindness in your eyes.
May your 2024 be a symphony of resilience, where every note of challenge strengthens your resolve, and every melody of triumph echoes through the year.
Let's not just make resolutions, but revolutions. Let 2024 be a year where we rewrite the narrative with compassion, collaboration, and a fierce belief in the good that we can create together.
Happy New Year 2024: Facebook And WhatsApp Status
Wishing you a splendid New Year 2024 filled with joy, success, and countless precious moments!
May the coming year bring you new opportunities, adventures, and lots of laughter!
As the clock strikes midnight, here's to a year of growth, love, and endless possibilities!
Sending virtual hugs and cheers across the miles! May this year be your best one yet.
Cheers to a year of achievements, good health, and memorable moments! Let's make 2024 extraordinary.
Wishing you 365 days of happiness, success, and good vibes. Happy New Year 2024!
May the pages of the new chapter ahead be filled with love, laughter, and endless blessings. Happy New Year 2024!
Embrace the magic of new beginnings and let the adventure of 2024 unfold!
As we bid farewell to the old year, here's to writing a beautiful story in the upcoming one. Happy New Year 2024!
Wishing you and your loved ones a year full of joy, peace, and prosperity. Happy New Year 2024!
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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
Seeking details on how to watch all of the college football postseason matchups now that bowl season and the College Football Playoff are here? Below, we highlight how you can watch all four games involving teams from the CUSA.
Watch college football all season long on Fubo and ESPN+!
CUSA Games on TV This Week
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Aaron Gordon believes he'll be able to return to the court on Monday to play against the Charlotte Hornets, he told The Denver Post on Sunday.
After missing the Denver Nuggets' last two games, the forward returned to practice for the first time since being attacked by a family dog on Christmas. The lacerations to his face and shooting hand required 21 stitches, and at the time of the incident, the Nuggets gave no timetable for Gordon's return.
Their statement only said that Gordon was "in good condition" after the attack. Gordon spoke to reporters for the first time following the situation.
"I love dogs," Gordon told The Post. "I grew up with dogs my whole life. But because we're on the road so much, my dad's taking care of him, so I can't really train him how I need him to be. ... But I feel good. Everything is fine."
In 28 games, Gordon is averaging 13.6 points and 6.9 rebounds. He missed four games due to a right heel injury earlier in the season. He recorded a double-double — 16 points and 10 rebounds in Denver's win over the Golden State Warriors on Monday.
The Nuggets are 23-11, and second in the West behind the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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BEIJING- China’s electronic information manufacturing sector experienced a solid recovery in the first 11 months of this year, data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology revealed. According to the ministry, the industrial added-value of large companies in the sector rose 2.6 percent year on year in the period, a rate that was 0.9 percentage points faster than the first 10 months of the year. During the same period, the combined operating revenue of the sector’s major firms was 13.5 trillion yuan (about 1.9 trillion dollars), a 1.8 percent decrease year on year. The decline has narrowed by 1.1 percentage points over the first 10 months of the year, the ministry said.
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DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons ended their NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games with a 129-127 victory over the short-handed Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, as Cade Cunningham had 30 points and 12 assists.
The Pistons, who hadn’t won since Oct. 28, matched the Philadelphia 76ers’ record of 28, split over the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons. They finished one shy of the record for the four major American and Canadian leagues, set by the Chicago Cardinals during World War II.
“I feel amazing,” Cunningham said. “We just kept battling. It’s been a long stretch, all these losses, but I’m just happy to be part of a group of guys who don’t quit.”
Jalen Duren had 18 points and 17 rebounds for Detroit (3-29) while Kevin Knox II scored 17 points.
“I’m just so happy we were able to get that,” Duren said. “We’ve been fighting hard for a couple of months to get one, and we’ve been through a lot of adversity.”
Pascal Siakam had 35 points and Dennis Schroder scored 28 for Toronto, which was playing the second half of a back-to-back. The Raptors traded OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn to the New York Knicks earlier in the day. They received RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, but they were not available on Saturday.
“It was a very emotional day for everyone,” Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic said. “I’m really proud of the energy our guys had, taking everything into account.
“I also don’t want to take anything away from what Detroit did. They played a really good game and hit some very, very timely shots.”
The Pistons led 90-86 going into the fourth and neither team was able to put together a run until back-to-back 3-pointers by Cunningham and Jaden Ivey made it 110-99 with 5:50 to go.
Toronto responded with an 8-2 run, including six points from Scottie Barnes, but Cunningham’s jumper made it 114-107 and the Pistons got three straight stops against Siakam. Another jumper by Cunningham moved the margin to nine with 1:34 to play.
Siakam’s 3-pointer made it 126-122 with 17 seconds left, but the Pistons clinched the game from the line. Gary Trent Jr. hit a 3-pointer with a second left, but the celebration was already beginning.
“I’ve been in a ton of locker rooms my whole life, but that’s a first for me,” Pistons coach Monty Williams said. “Guys were screaming. I was almost in tears. I’m just so happy for our guys and for everyone in the locker room.”
The Raptors trailed by eight points at halftime, but Siakam and Trent scored 24 points in eight minutes to put Toronto ahead 75-74. Siakam finished with 20 of Toronto’s 42 points in the quarter, and more importantly, drove Cunningham to the bench with four fouls.
“I challenged both (Siakam) and Scottie at halftime,” Rajakovic said. “I told them that we needed more from them in the second half, and they both did a really good job.”
The Raptors scored 83 points in the second half after only putting up 44 in the first.
“We missed some free throws and we missed a bunch of layups that we usually make,” Rajakovic said.
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Raptors: Host Cleveland on Monday night.
Pistons: At Houston on Monday night.
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Unresolved Triple Homicide in Columbus, Georgia: Families Demand Transparency and Justice
Nearly ten months after the tragic triple homicide in Columbus, Georgia, the families of victims Ronisha ‘Nikki’ Anderson, Juantonja Richmond, and Solomon Adams continue to grapple with a justice system that seems to be failing them. Despite proclamations by the Columbus Police Department that Adams, the man identified as the suspected killer, the families remain unconvinced, haunted by the loss of their loved ones and the lack of closure.
Questionable Investigation Handling
The families have criticised the police department for what they perceive as poor communication, lack of transparency, and questionable handling of the investigation. Their grievances are not only with the identification of Adams as the killer but also with the motive provided for the killings. According to the families, Anderson and Adams had a positive relationship, casting doubt on the narrative provided by the police department.
Discrepancies in the Investigation
Beyond the suspect identification and motive, the families are also pointing out discrepancies in the investigation. These inconsistencies include conflicting accounts of the crime scene and the late discovery of a potential witness who heard the gunfire but failed to call 911. Such revelations have only added to the anguish of the families, raising more questions than answers.
Families Struggle for Closure
As the Columbus Police Department plans to close the case, the families are left with a bitter taste of disappointment and frustration. The prospect of closure, as presented by the police department, does not bring the satisfactory conclusion they had hoped for. Instead, it leaves them with a lingering sense of injustice and a gnawing question – will they ever know the truth about what happened to their loved ones?
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jimmy Johnson and Jerry Jones tip-toed around talk of their acrimonious split almost 30 years ago, when they had just teamed as coach and owner to win consecutive Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys.
Whether that breakup was the reason it took Jones so long to put Johnson in the team’s ring of honor doesn’t matter much at this point to both Pro Football Hall of Famers.
The bottom line is Johnson is joining Tom Landry as the only coaches alongside the 19 players and two executives in the exclusive group of one of the NFL’s storied franchises.
Johnson was greeted by the Hall of Fame “Triplets” who headlined his Super Bowl teams — quarterback Troy Aikman, running back Emmitt Smith and receiver Michael Irvin — for the ceremony at halftime of Saturday night’s regular-season home finale against the Detroit Lions.
“Thank you, Jerry Jones, for bringing me to the Dallas Cowboys,” Johnson told the crowd.
Johnson capped his acceptance speech with a dramatic pause as he walked up to Irvin, turned and offered his famous catchphrase, “How ’bout them Cowboys!” He said it the first time in the locker room after Dallas won at San Francisco in the NFC championship game before the first Super Bowl victory.
“You can say whatever you want to about my human reaction or frailties,” Jones said before the game. “I say this today, he’s there because it’s the right thing. He was always going in the ring of honor, whether I put him in or my kids put him in.”
One of the theories behind the abrupt end of Johnson’s tenure in 1994 was a tussle over who should get credit for the dramatic turnaround in Dallas.
The Cowboys went from 1-15 in 1989 — the year Jones bought the Cowboys and hired Johnson after firing the only coach Dallas ever had in Landry — to the first back-to-back Super Bowl titles in franchise history to cap the 1992 and ’93 seasons.
“I think we’re past who gets credit,” Johnson said. “The two of us, working together, made history. When I say working together, we talked every single day. I don’t ever recall us having a difference of opinion.”
Others would suggest Johnson’s take is revisionist history, because he was incensed 30 years ago over suggestions from Jones, also the team’s general manager, that any one of 500 coaches could have won a title with the Dallas roster.
Barry Switzer did it two years after the split of Jones and Johnson, who were teammates at Arkansas in the early 1960s. But critics never stopped suggesting the 1995 title was with Johnson’s players, and the Cowboys haven’t even reached an NFC championship game since that season.
Aikman was working the game as an analyst for ESPN and hustled down from the broadcast booth to join the ceremony. He stood with Irvin and Smith during the presentation, which started with Johnson walking through a greeting line of dozens of players from his Super Bowl run.
“It means everything to me and my teammates and everybody that was a part of those teams,” Aikman said on ESPN during the first half. “And the circle has been closed tonight at halftime.”
After two years away from football, Johnson returned with the Miami Dolphins in 1996 and led them to the playoffs the last three of his four seasons. But Miami never got past the divisional round.
The 80-year-old Johnson, a Texas native, has been a Fox studio analyst the past two decades and was enshrined in Canton, Ohio, in 2020, three years after Jones.
Now Johnson’s name will be inside AT&T Stadium along with Landry, who led the Cowboys to two Super Bowl titles in the 1970s and is fifth on the career list with 250 regular-season victories.
“I don’t think anybody can ever imagine what this means to me,” said Johnson, who won the 1987 college national championship at Miami. “This was a special time in my life. This was something that paid dividends for me the rest of my life. We took over the worst football team in the NFL. Not only did we win Super Bowls, but we were able to put together the team of the ’90s.”
Because of that, the split left many, including Johnson’s players, wondering what might have been had he stayed. Not only is Johnson past the question of credit, he doesn’t think much about “what ifs” either.
“Sometimes I’m kind of like a gypsy,” Johnson said. “I’ve never been anywhere more than five years. Got the point after winning a couple of Super Bowls, almost to the point of, ‘I’ve accomplished what I want to accomplish.’ Sometimes you lose sight of what you can do because of what you’ve already done.”
Johnson suggested he and Jones weren’t communicating as well at the end of their time together in Dallas as they had at the beginning, when they both faced a firestorm of criticism.
Jones suggested he let the sudden success of the Cowboys go to his head.
“What Jimmy brings is a lot of the best of me, enthusiasm, what have you,” Jones recalled telling his parents just before the split became public in 1994. “When it’s going the other way, I don’t like myself. It’s taking away from it. That mentality probably caused me to be not as tolerant as maybe we could have gone.”
A sense of closure for many of those issues was coming a few hours later.
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Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, shares how traumatic brain injuries could potentially lead to Alzheimer's Disease or dementia.
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Panthers owner David Tepper appeared to throw a drink toward a group of Jaguars fans from his luxury box during Jacksonville's 26-0 win over Carolina on Sunday.
Video of the incident from an adjacent box was posted on social media. Tepper is seen tossing the contents of his cup out the window of his box, then slamming the cup down on a bar before walking out of view of the camera. A fan in Jaguars gear then stands up from his seat and climbs up to look into the window of the box. The video cuts off from there.
Not great: #Panthers owner David Tepper appears to have spilled his drink on a #Jaguars fan during today's frustrating 26-0 loss.
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The video did not include audio. WCNC's Nick Carboni reports that Jaguars security inquired about the video. Sunday's game took placed at Jacksonville's EverBank Stadium.
The Panthers didn't provide an immediate response to media requests for a statement after the game. The NFL acknowledged the existence of the video in a statement from spokesperson Tim Schlittner, but didn't initially provide any other response in a statement Sunday afternoon.
"We are aware of the video and have no further comment at this time," the statement reads.
Tepper, 66, has owned the Panthers since 2018. He purchased the team from founding owner Jerry Richardson, who sold the Panthers after a report revealed allegations of sexual and racial harassment during Richardson's tenure as team owner.
The Panthers have failed to make the postseason or produce a winning record during Tepper's five-plus tenure as owner. Sunday's loss dropped the Panthers to an NFL-worst 2-14. But they won't have the No. 1 pick in the draft. They traded their first-round pick last season to the Chicago Bears to acquire the pick to select quarterback Bryce Young, who has struggled during his rookie season.
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BEIJING - China’s non-manufacturing activity continued to expand in December, with the purchasing managers’ index for the sector reaching 50.4, the National Bureau of Statistics said Sunday. A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a reading below reflects contraction.
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jimmy Johnson and Jerry Jones tip-toed around talk of their acrimonious split almost 30 years ago, when they had just teamed as coach and owner to win consecutive Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys.
Whether that breakup was the reason it took Jones so long to put Johnson in the team’s ring of honor doesn’t matter much at this point to both Pro Football Hall of Famers.
The bottom line is Johnson is joining Tom Landry as the only coaches alongside the 19 players and two executives in the exclusive group of one of the NFL’s storied franchises.
Johnson was greeted by the Hall of Fame “Triplets” who headlined his Super Bowl teams — quarterback Troy Aikman, running back Emmitt Smith and receiver Michael Irvin — for the ceremony at halftime of Saturday night’s regular-season home finale against the Detroit Lions.
“Thank you, Jerry Jones, for bringing me to the Dallas Cowboys,” Johnson told the crowd.
Johnson capped his acceptance speech with a dramatic pause as he walked up to Irvin, turned and offered his famous catchphrase, “How ’bout them Cowboys!” He said it the first time in the locker room after Dallas won at San Francisco in the NFC championship game before the first Super Bowl victory.
“You can say whatever you want to about my human reaction or frailties,” Jones said before the game. “I say this today, he’s there because it’s the right thing. He was always going in the ring of honor, whether I put him in or my kids put him in.”
One of the theories behind the abrupt end of Johnson’s tenure in 1994 was a tussle over who should get credit for the dramatic turnaround in Dallas.
The Cowboys went from 1-15 in 1989 — the year Jones bought the Cowboys and hired Johnson after firing the only coach Dallas ever had in Landry — to the first back-to-back Super Bowl titles in franchise history to cap the 1992 and ’93 seasons.
“I think we’re past who gets credit,” Johnson said. “The two of us, working together, made history. When I say working together, we talked every single day. I don’t ever recall us having a difference of opinion.”
Others would suggest Johnson’s take is revisionist history, because he was incensed 30 years ago over suggestions from Jones, also the team’s general manager, that any one of 500 coaches could have won a title with the Dallas roster.
Barry Switzer did it two years after the split of Jones and Johnson, who were teammates at Arkansas in the early 1960s. But critics never stopped suggesting the 1995 title was with Johnson’s players, and the Cowboys haven’t even reached an NFC championship game since that season.
Aikman was working the game as an analyst for ESPN and hustled down from the broadcast booth to join the ceremony. He stood with Irvin and Smith during the presentation, which started with Johnson walking through a greeting line of dozens of players from his Super Bowl run.
“It means everything to me and my teammates and everybody that was a part of those teams,” Aikman said on ESPN during the first half. “And the circle has been closed tonight at halftime.”
After two years away from football, Johnson returned with the Miami Dolphins in 1996 and led them to the playoffs the last three of his four seasons. But Miami never got past the divisional round.
The 80-year-old Johnson, a Texas native, has been a Fox studio analyst the past two decades and was enshrined in Canton, Ohio, in 2020, three years after Jones.
Now Johnson’s name will be inside AT&T Stadium along with Landry, who led the Cowboys to two Super Bowl titles in the 1970s and is fifth on the career list with 250 regular-season victories.
“I don’t think anybody can ever imagine what this means to me,” said Johnson, who won the 1987 college national championship at Miami. “This was a special time in my life. This was something that paid dividends for me the rest of my life. We took over the worst football team in the NFL. Not only did we win Super Bowls, but we were able to put together the team of the ’90s.”
Because of that, the split left many, including Johnson’s players, wondering what might have been had he stayed. Not only is Johnson past the question of credit, he doesn’t think much about “what ifs” either.
“Sometimes I’m kind of like a gypsy,” Johnson said. “I’ve never been anywhere more than five years. Got the point after winning a couple of Super Bowls, almost to the point of, ‘I’ve accomplished what I want to accomplish.’ Sometimes you lose sight of what you can do because of what you’ve already done.”
Johnson suggested he and Jones weren’t communicating as well at the end of their time together in Dallas as they had at the beginning, when they both faced a firestorm of criticism.
Jones suggested he let the sudden success of the Cowboys go to his head.
“What Jimmy brings is a lot of the best of me, enthusiasm, what have you,” Jones recalled telling his parents just before the split became public in 1994. “When it’s going the other way, I don’t like myself. It’s taking away from it. That mentality probably caused me to be not as tolerant as maybe we could have gone.”
A sense of closure for many of those issues was coming a few hours later.
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Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne on Jan. 14
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced Sunday that she plans to abdicate after 52 years and hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.
The queen, who is Europe’s longest-reigning living monarch, announced during her New Year’s speech that she would step down on Jan. 14th, which is the anniversary of her own accession to the throne at age 31 following the death of her father, King Frederik IX.
Margrethe, 83, said the back surgery she underwent in early 2023 led to “thoughts about the future” and when to pass on the responsibilities of the crown to her son. “I have decided that now is the right time,” she said in her speech.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen paid tribute to her in a statement, offering a “heartfelt thank you to Her Majesty the Queen for her lifelong dedication and tireless efforts for the Kingdom.”
Margrethe is the “epitome of Denmark” Frederiksen’s statement read, and “throughout the years has put words and feelings into who we are as a people and as a nation.”
The 6-foot-tall (1.82-meters-tall), chain-smoking Margrethe has been one of the most popular public figures in Denmark, where the monarch’s role is largely ceremonial. She often walked the streets of Copenhagen virtually unescorted and won the admiration of Danes for her warm manners and for her talents as a linguist and designer.
A keen skier, she was a member of a Danish women’s air force unit as a princess, taking part in judo courses and endurance tests in the snow. Margrethe remained tough even as she grew older. In 2011, at age 70, she visited Danish troops in southern Afghanistan wearing a military jumpsuit.
As monarch, she crisscrossed the country and regularly visited Greenland and the Faeroe Islands, the two semi-independent territories which are part of the Danish Realm, and was met everywhere by cheering crowds.
Denmark has Europe’s oldest ruling monarchy, which traces its line back to the Viking king Gorm the Old, who died in 958. Although Magrethe is head of state, the Danish Constitution strictly ruled out her involvement in party politics.
Yet the queen was clearly well-versed in law and knew the contents of the legislation she was called upon to sign.
She received training in French and English from her earliest years, as well as Swedish from her mother. In addition to archaeology, she studied philosophy, political science and economics at universities in Copenhagen, Aarhus and Cambridge along with the London School of Economics and the Sorbonne in Paris.
Ever since his birth on May 26, 1968, Frederik André Henrik Christian has been the heir to the Danish throne.
He is the oldest son of Queen Margrethe and her late French-born husband, Prince Henrik, who died February 2018. Frederik, 55, has a younger brother, Prince Joachim.
Since the age of 18, he has served as regent whenever his mother was outside the kingdom and carried out official duties, shaking hands with thousands and receiving foreign dignitaries.
The queen’s announcement made up only a few sentences at the end of her wide-ranging New Year’s speech which reflected on the “turbulence and upheaval in the world” amid the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, and the climate crisis.
But she also thanked her nation’s people for “the warmth and hospitality I meet with everywhere in Denmark.”
While lavishing accolades on the queen, the prime minister also looked to the future.
“In the new year, Crown Prince Frederik will be proclaimed king. Crown Princess Mary will become queen. The kingdom will have a new regent and a new royal couple,” he said in his statement. “We can look forward to all of this in the knowledge that they are ready for the responsibility and the task.”
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UK scientists developing smart headband to stop teeth grinding and jaw clenching
The device uses ‘biofeedback’ to help people gradually learn to consciously relax their jaws.
A headband that can stop teeth grinding and jaw clenching – a condition thought to affect about a third of adults at some point in their life – is being developed by scientists in the UK.
Researchers at Nottingham Trent University have teamed up with JawSense, a medical technology start-up, to develop the device with the aim to treat bruxism.
While it is not always clear what causes people to grind their teeth, the condition has been linked to stress and anxiety.
Symptoms can include face, neck and shoulder pain, worn-down or broken teeth, headaches, earache, and disturbed sleep.
In some instances, bruxism can lead to a condition called temporomandibular disorder (TMD), which can cause pain and affect the movement of the jaw – and is estimated to cost the NHS more than £3 billion a year.
The researchers said that despite the prevalence of bruxism and its associated health consequences, there are currently no licensed treatments for bruxism or TMD available on the market.
The most frequently employed treatments for bruxism include mouthguards or Botox injections but they merely palliate bruxism’s effect on the jaws and teeth rather than stop the involuntary behaviour, the team said.
The hope is that the smart headband will be able to accurately detect episodes of bruxism with its sensor and generate gentle vibrations, which will raise awareness of the behaviour and help the jaw muscles to relax.
It is expected that the headband will help people gradually learn to consciously relax their jaws and stop grinding their teeth and clenching their jaws.
The researchers said it is the first-of its-kind wearable being developed in the UK for bruxism that uses biofeedback – a technique that trains people to improve their health by controlling certain processes in the body that normally happen involuntarily.
Philippe Wilson, professor of one health at Nottingham Trent University and principal investigator in the Medical Technologies Innovation Facility, said: “This innovation would significantly enhance the lives of millions grappling with the debilitating effects of bruxism and TMD and substantially reduce the financial burden on the NHS and the economy.
“The health service has been grappling with these disorders, which are not only complex to diagnose but also lack licensed treatment which tackle the root cause.
“This would be a truly effective and data-driven treatment which will have a profound and lasting impact on public health and wellbeing.”
The project has received nearly £1 million funding from Innovate UK, which is part of UK Research and Innovation, with a working prototype due to be available soon.
Bas Borgdorff, chief executive of JawSense, said: “By making people aware of their behaviour we can help them to change it.
“The amazing thing is that research shows this learning behaviour can happen while people are asleep as well.
“This innovation represents a crucial step towards a future where bruxism and TMD can be effectively managed with personalised, non-invasive solutions, significantly improving quality of life and reducing healthcare costs.”
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https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/science-and-technology/2024/01/01/uk-scientists-developing-smart-headband-to-stop-teeth-grinding-and-jaw-clenching/
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Part 2 of an interview with Hotchkiss, Colorado resident Wade Pridgen. Wade is a self described misfit from Florida, he has an extensive background in land surveying for large infrastructure projects and he worked in the oil and gas industry from 2014 to 2021. He is now retired and spends his days living in an RV on his little bit of land with his two dogs. Wade has made it his personal mission "to be a soldier for Mother Earth."
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- Zach Mettenberger (and the rest of the Titans) dropped off severely after an encouraging first quarter. The rookie sixth-round pick was efficient on his first few drives and only one of his first 12 throws took more than three seconds from snap to release. In the second half, though, it was a bit of a regression. Mettenberger took far more sacks and failed to create any manageable situations to gain first downs.
- What a fantastic week this has been for the Ravens. After starting the game in last place in the AFC North, they watched the Steelersfall to the Jets and the Bengalsget torched on *Thursday Night Football*. With precious few division games left, the Ravens will take what they can get.
- Justin Forsett is surprisingly fun to watch. The veteran running back seems to have evolved his game this season and attacks holes with a much more patient approach. On the other hand, he's not afraid to put his head down and do some damage. His two touchdowns in Baltimore on Sunday were the difference-makers.
- Ken Whisenhunt has an offense equipped with some decent skill position players, but his conservative approach seems to lead to predictability. The Titans ran the same play at least twice on their first three drives and threw the same read at the same depth. It was a microcosm of what seemed to be a game plan that backfired and forced a rookie quarterback into plenty of third-and-long situations.
- Moving forward, we're wondering how Mettenberger's confidence will play in the locker room and on the sideline. On Sunday, that manifested itself in plenty of snapped chinstrap buckles and more than a few instances in which he was visibly frustrated during clutch situations. Is it passion or is it a volatile attitude?
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Evolutionary biologists have long studied natural selection as the driving force behind the diversity of life. However, a recent study by researchers from Michigan State University, the US, and China suggests that natural selection can also preserve similarities between populations.
Traditionally, natural selection has been understood as a mechanism that leads to beneficial traits being passed on to future generations, while less useful traits fade away. This process creates genetic diversity within a population. However, the new research challenges this understanding by demonstrating that natural selection can also cause similarities.
The study focused on wild radish (Raphanus raphanistrum) and its variation in anther separation, where pollen-producing organs have different lengths. Previous research had shown that this length difference, despite being maintained by selection, did not have a clear evolutionary advantage.
The researchers conducted artificial selection experiments to test whether the length difference in wild radish stamens could evolve. Through six generations and careful breeding, they reduced the difference in stamen lengths by over 30 percent. This indicates that wild radish still possesses the genetic variation necessary for evolution, suggesting that it is not constrained as previously thought.
The findings challenge the conventional view that natural selection exclusively drives change. Instead, they suggest that natural selection can also slow down the pace of change, preserving certain traits over time.
The researchers plan to investigate the potential benefits of the varying stamen lengths for wild radish and its interactions with pollinators. This will contribute to a deeper understanding of the role of natural selection in shaping the characteristics and behaviors of species.
In conclusion, this study offers new insights into the complex interplay between natural selection and evolutionary processes. It highlights the importance of considering not just the diversity of life but also the similarities that can persist due to selection pressure. Natural selection has the potential to both drive change and maintain certain traits, broadening our understanding of the mechanisms of evolution.
FAQ
What is natural selection?
Natural selection is a biological process that leads to the adaptation of populations over time. It favors the survival and reproduction of individuals with traits that are advantageous in their specific environment, leading to the accumulation of beneficial traits in subsequent generations.
What does this research reveal about natural selection?
This research challenges the traditional notion that natural selection exclusively drives change and promotes diversity. It demonstrates that natural selection can also preserve certain traits by slowing down the pace of change, resulting in similarities between populations.
What were the key findings of this study?
The study focused on wild radish and its anther separation trait. Contrary to previous thought, the researchers found that the varying lengths of stamens were not constrained but maintainable by natural selection. Through artificial selection experiments, they showed that the stamen lengths could be modified, indicating that the species still possesses the genetic variation necessary for evolution.
What are the implications of this study?
By highlighting the dual role of natural selection in driving change while also preserving traits, this study expands our understanding of the evolutionary process. It underscores the need to consider not only the diversity but also the similarities between populations when studying the impacts of natural selection. This research opens up new avenues for investigating the mechanisms and outcomes of evolution.
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https://citylife.capetown/ai/natural-selection-can-actually-slow-evolution-scientists-say/572272/
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Walmart Shoplifting Incident Ignites Controversy Over Racism Allegations
At the heart of a nationwide debate stands a woman, apprehended for shoplifting at a Walmart store, who subsequently accused the retail giant of racism. This incident has ignited a controversy that has left the nation grappling with questions about the legitimacy of the racism claim. Labelled by some as one of the most nonsensical allegations of racism in 2023, the situation has transcended the confines of the store’s walls, reverberating across social media platforms and within various communities.
Racial Profiling or Misplaced Accusations?
The woman’s allegations have split public opinion, with some arguing that the accusation is unfounded and detracts from genuine instances of racism. Others, however, believe it could be rooted in a history of systemic issues. The incident at Walmart has thus become a talking point, with a range of opinions being voiced on the matter.
An Echo of Past Discrimination Cases?
Interestingly, this incident has echoes of a previous case. A Multnomah County grand jury ordered Walmart to pay $4.4 million in damages to a man who sued the store, alleging racial profiling and harassment. This case has resurfaced amidst the current debate, adding another layer to the discourse on racism and discrimination in retail environments.
The Wider Conversation on Racism
While the incident at Walmart is a specific case, it has brought to the forefront a wider conversation about racial profiling and discrimination in various settings. This discussion extends beyond the retail environment, encompassing other areas of society where instances of racism have been reported.
As the debate continues, it becomes increasingly clear that the incident at Walmart is more than just an isolated event. It is a reflection of the ongoing struggle against racism, a struggle that continues to impact communities across the nation.
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Top 25 College Football Streams & TV Channel Info | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 2:46 PM CST|Updated: 4 hours ago
The 2023 college football bowl game schedule features a matchup between the No. 3 Texas Longhorns and the No. 2 Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl.
Information on how to watch the best games this week in college football is included for you.
How to Watch AP Top 25 Games
No. 24 James Madison Dukes at Air Force Falcons
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 23
- Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Air Force (-2)
Virginia Tech Hokies at No. 23 Tulane Green Wave
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Virginia Tech (-11.5)
No. 16 Louisville Cardinals at USC Trojans
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Petco Park
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Louisville (-4.5)
Texas A&M Aggies at No. 22 Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Oklahoma State (-3.5)
No. 17 SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Fenway Park
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: SMU (-13)
No. 19 NC State Wolfpack at Kansas State Wildcats
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ACCN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Kansas State (-3)
No. 14 Arizona Wildcats at No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners
- Time: 9:15 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Alamodome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Arizona (-2.5)
No. 21 Oregon State Beavers at No. 15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: Sun Bowl Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Notre Dame (-5.5)
No. 9 Missouri Tigers at No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Ohio State (-4)
No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels at No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Penn State (-6)
No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs at No. 4 Florida State Seminoles
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Georgia (-22.5)
Wisconsin Badgers at No. 13 LSU Tigers
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: LSU (-8.5)
No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes at No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Tennessee (-5.5)
No. 18 Liberty Flames at No. 8 Oregon Ducks
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: State Farm Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Oregon (-17.5)
No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide at No. 1 Michigan Wolverines
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Rose Bowl
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Michigan (-1.5)
No. 3 Texas Longhorns at No. 2 Washington Huskies
- Time: 8:45 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Caesars Superdome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Texas (-3.5)
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Kirby Smart didn’t need to do much to convince his Georgia Bulldogs of the importance of the Orange Bowl.
“As long as winning matters, we’re gonna compete like hell at Georgia,” Smart said.
The Bulldogs entered Saturday night’s matchup against Florida State essentially at full strength. The Seminoles, who were missing at least a dozen of their key contributors because of opt outs and players in the transfer portal, did not.
The result was what you might expect: The sixth-ranked Bulldogs crushed previously undefeated and fourth-ranked Florida State 63-3 in the Orange Bowl in a matchup of teams missing out on the College Football Playoff.
Smart said the result of the game was indicative of a larger problem in the sport.
“People need to see what happened tonight, and they need to fix this,” he said. “It needs to be fixed. It’s very unfortunate that they (the Seminoles), who have a good football team, are in the position they’re in. Everybody can say it’s their fault. Everybody can say that we had our guys and they didn’t have their guys. I can listen to all that. But college football has got to decide what they want.
“It’s really unfortunate for those kids on that side of the sideline that had to play in that game that didn’t have their full arsenal. And it affected the game, 100 percent.”
Carson Beck passed for 203 yards and two touchdowns and backup QB Gunnar Stockton passed for two more scores for Georgia, which scored touchdowns on nine of 12 drives and gained 673 total yards against the short-handed Seminoles.
The Bulldogs (13-1) were used to competing for championships this time of year, having won the last two national titles. But Georgia lost to Alabama in the Southeastern Conference championship game — the Bulldogs’ first loss since the 2021 season — and missed out on one of the four spots in the CFP rankings. Instead, they settled for the seventh New Year’s Six bowl appearance in program history.
Florida State (13-1) failed to make the CFP cut despite winning the Atlantic Coast Conference title, and because of transfers, opt-outs and injuries, the Seminoles were without players who were responsible for 97% of their passing yards, 88% of their rushing yards and 84% of their receptions this season.
The Bulldogs charged out to a 39-point halftime lead, the largest in the bowl’s 90-year history, beating West Virginia’s 29-point halftime lead over Clemson in 2012. It was also the largest margin of defeat in Florida State’s history.
Beck, who had touchdown passes of 12 and 2 yards, did not play in the second half. Stockton, a freshman, started in the third quarter and immediately ushered another touchdown drive. He finished with 96 yards passing and 46 yards rushing, and the Bulldogs became the first program to score at least 55 points in back-to-back bowl games.
The Bulldogs’ Kendall Milton was the game’s MVP after rushing for 104 yards on nine carries with two touchdowns. Daijun Edwards added two more rushing scores and 62 yards. Both were part of a senior class that picked up its school-record 50th win.
“You want to take every game serious no matter what the level is,” Milton said. “You’ve got to prepare the right way because this is top level college football on any given week, so we took that very personally.”
In what could be his last game for the Bulldogs, receiver Ladd McConkey had 49 all-purpose yards. He scored on a 27-yard rush in which he caught a pass from Beck behind the line of scrimmage, looked to complete another pass but took off running instead, weaving through stumbling Florida State defenders and into the end zone to put Georgia up 28-3 in the second quarter.
Georgia players knew the story of the team on the other side of the field: The Seminoles entered the game having beaten all 13 teams on their schedule, including then-No. 15 Louisville in the ACC title game, but were left out of the College Football Playoff partly due to a season-ending leg injury to starting quarterback Jordan Travis. Florida State became the first Power Five conference champion to finish with an undefeated record and still be left out of the playoff.
“This is a championship level team,” Florida State coach Mike Norvell said. “You go back and watch 13 games and that’s who you saw. I am fully confident in what this team did throughout this year and what they could have achieved. It was not the path that was set out for us. … We’ll never know.”
In the week leading up to the bowl game, Georgia players expressed their understanding of the Seminoles’ frustrations, while acknowledging that they, too, felt slighted.
Smart had lobbied for the selection committee to consider the Bulldogs’ full resume in making their final decision: Georgia won 29 straight games before the SEC title matchup and finished the season with the eighth-best offense in the country and the No. 9 defense.
It wasn’t enough. And the Bulldogs vented frustrations in the Orange Bowl — possession by possession.
THE TAKEAWAY
Georgia: As dominant as the Bulldogs were on offense, their defense was just as impactful. They intercepted Seminoles quarterback Brock Glenn twice and recovered two fumbles. They also limited Florida State to 63 yards rushing.
Florida State: The Seminoles were outmatched in all three phases as they fell short of completing their first 14-win season since 2013. Glenn struggled in his second career start, completing 9 of 26 passes for 139 yards.
UP NEXT
Georgia: The Bulldogs open the 2024 season against Clemson in Atlanta. Beck is returning for his senior season.
Florida State: The Seminoles will start the 2024 season against Georgia Tech in Dublin, Ireland, marking the second time that two ACC teams have opened the season in Ireland.
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Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, describes how Alzheimer's can lead to death as well as how long one can live with the disease.
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The Rams looked like a veteran-heavy team entering the 2023 season. Matthew Stafford, older quarterback. Cooper Kupp, aging receiver. Sean McVay is a veteran coach. It looked like a team rolling out the same old stuff.
Another preseason narrative goes into the shredder. The best thing anyone could have done this fantasy season is prioritize a couple of emerging Rams right before the season, or in the first week of free agency.
The Rams escaped with a one-point win at the Giants on Sunday, and it was the fresh faces that paced the offense. Second-year running back Kyren Williams had 101 total yards and all three Los Angeles touchdowns, pushing to the top of fantasy's running back board. Rookie receiver Puka Nacua didn't break the game, but his 118 receiving yards were tops on the team. It was a fitting fantasy capper for two of the stories of the year.
Christian McCaffrey was probably the best fantasy player you could have rostered this year (an injury-clouded Week 17 to the side), but not everyone had a real chance at McCaffrey. He was an early pick in every room. If you were slotted late in the first round, he was never an option.
But anyone with summer intel to Williams or Nacua (or an aggressive FAAB tint in Week 1) was likely to land one of these guys, perhaps both. Williams and Nacua each had global ADPs outside the top 200 the final week of draft season and were unrostered in the majority of Yahoo leagues.
Nacua's signal was unavoidable in Week 1 — he threw a 10-catch, 119-yard masterpiece at the Seahawks. Williams was more subtle — although he had a pair of touchdowns, he managed a modest 52 yards on 15 carries. Cam Akers also had 22 rushes that day, though they went absolutely nowhere (29 yards), with a touchdown, too.
So after Week 1, we were wondering if Williams was good enough to take command of this job and if Nacua was good enough to hold onto significant market share even when Kupp (who would miss all of September) eventually returned.
An emphatic yes on both counts.
The Williams season had three parts to it. He rolled out an RB7, RB4, RB26. RB3, RB30 and RB2 opening to the year, before suffering an ankle injury in late October. Some shrewd fantasy managers might have traded for Williams while he was hurt, mindful of the delicious late-season schedule the Rams had waiting. Williams went into smash mode for the final third of the year, finishing RB1, RB9, RB18, RB5, RB11 and RB1 (in progress) the last six weeks.
That's what a league winner looks like.
Maybe Nacua isn't a grand slam like Williams, but he's still been a home run. He entered Week 17 as the WR7 in half-point PPR scoring (cumulative points), and the WR9 if you prefer a per-game average. He's had monster games with Kupp and without Kupp. It's amazing the Rams found this snappy rookie with the 177th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
It's been a quirky year for rookie pass catchers. Tight end Sam LaPorta is challenging for the TE1 spot, and Zay Flowers looks like a sure star. Jordan Addison and Rashee Rice have been reliable, Tank Dell was very good before a leg injury ended his year. Jayden Reed can play.
But there have been frustrating moments, too. Quentin Johnston might have been a first-round mistake. Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been part of a crowded and slightly underwhelming Seahawks offense. Marvin Mims Jr. teased us for weeks but never could do enough to get a Denver promotion. To be fair, Mims has made his share of rookie mistakes, too.
The LAR breakouts remind us that draft capital isn't the be-all and end-all. Williams was the 164th pick in the 2022 class, similar to where Nacua was taken last spring. No team is right with even the majority of its offensive evaluations, but if Sean McVay and Co. like a player, I'm at least going to take a second look.
And I know how important the September FAAB process often is. This year, there was a fantasy title, hiding in plain sight. You just needed to look west.
Other Week 17 Heroes
— It was no surprise to see mobile quarterbacks percolating to the top of the Week 17 leaderboard. To be fair, Lamar Jackson crushed Miami with his arm — five touchdown passes, 35 rushing yards. Looks like he'll lock up his second MVP before the ball drops in 2024. Hopefully, his second career playoff win isn't far behind. Jackson's 36.34 Yahoo points were easily tops for the position, with athletic maestros Justin Fields (313 total yards, two scores) and Kyler Murray (256 yards, three scores) settling in the 20s.
Josh Allen stands at QB5, and it was all from his legs — he only threw for 169 yards, but he ran 11 times for 44 yards and two scores. The Bills offense has been a strange watch since Joe Brady took over for Ken Dorsey.
— Arizona's stunning upset at Philadelphia had another hero: James Conner. He turned 27 touches into 133 yards and two scores. Volume and goal-line equity are wonderful things. If you kept the faith with Travis Etienne Jr. and De'Von Achane, you were rewarded. Etienne rushed for 102 yards and a couple of scores, and Achane was dynamic despite Miami's blowout loss, generating 137 total yards and a touchdown on 18 touches.
— Saturday night gave us a strong receiver push, with CeeDee Lamb (13-227-1) torching the Lions and Amon-Ra St. Brown (6-90-1) providing his usual drumbeat. They had name-brand company Sunday; Davante Adams was dominant (13-126-2) if you had the nerve to stick with him, DJ Moore (9-159-1) continues to click with Fields and Brandon Aiyuk (7-114-1) was part of San Francisco's expected get-back win at Washington.
Of course, there will always be plenty of receiver misses and disappointments; it's the ultimate boom/bust position. Tyreek Hill only posted a 6-76-0 line, not what we expect on 12 targets. He hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 13. The puzzling Stefon Diggs slump continued: four catches, 26 yards. His last spike came in Week 12; he's been a fantasy headache for two months. The Philadelphia passing touchdowns surprisingly went to Julio Jones (two) and Dallas Goedert (one), which meant A.J. Brown (4-53-0) and DeVonta Smith (3-30-0) came in well under their projections.
— Waiver-wire hawks were rewarded at tight end, where Juwan Johnson dominated at Tampa Bay (8-90-1) and Isaiah Likely picked up two touchdowns. It's also possible David Njoku (6-134-0) was scooped off the wire a few weeks back; he's looked like an All-Pro ever since Joe Flacco joined the Browns. Njoku would have had a much better game Thursday if the Jets fought back even a little bit.
As we send this piece to the editors, Travis Kelce is sitting on three targets, two catches, six yards. Other than Isiah Pacheco, no one on the Chiefs had a decent first half. Some things are too depressing to think about right now, but we'll have more Kansas City (and late-game thoughts) when I update this column later on Sunday.
I hope you get what you need. I hope you're planning a parade for the following week.
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BEIJING-Sales of used vehicles in China increased 14.65 percent year on year in the first 11 months of 2023, data from the China Automobile Dealers Association shows. More than 16.75 million second-hand vehicles were sold over the period, with a total transaction value of 1.07 trillion yuan (approximately 151 billion US dollars). Sales of used passenger vehicles increased 14.51pc over the same period, while sales of used commercial vehicles increased 9.75pc. In November, the used vehicle sales reached 1.65 million units, gaining 2.64pc month on month and 29.18pc year on year. The total transaction value of these sales was around 107 billion yuan, according to the association.
CHINA’S MOBILE PHONE
SHIPMENTS UP 34.3PC
The China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) has revealed that mobile phone shipments in China increased 34.3 percent year on year to over 31.21 million units in November. 5G mobile phones accounted for the majority of the November shipments, totaling 27.09 million units, marking a 51.2 percent year-on-year expansion, according to CAICT, a research institution under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. In November, domestic brands maintained their dominance in China’s mobile phone industry, with shipments increasing 26.5 percent year on year to 25.44 million units.
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Car Loan Debt Is Soaring — Here’s What You Should Do If You’re Falling Behind
Many Americans continue to rack up debt, including by taking on car loans they can’t afford. Nationwide, auto loan debt reached nearly $1.6 trillion in the third quarter of 2023, a $71 billion increase from the previous year, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Not only is the overall loan balance on the rise, but more people are falling into serious delinquency, meaning they’re at least 90 days delinquent.
What can you do if you find yourself in this or a similar situation where you’re trying to manage car payments, and selling your car isn’t a viable option?
A few options include:
Contact Your Lender
In many cases, pulling yourself up when you’re falling behind on car payments — whether you leased or financed the purchase of your vehicle — begins with getting in touch with your lender.
“Effective communication with your lender can be the key to finding a solution,” said Laurie Bodisch, founder and CEO of Her Wealth Coach.
“Ask if they have hardship provisions that may allow you to either defer all or a portion of the loan for a period of time. Most lenders follow a formal process, so be prepared to explain why you’re asking for this exception,” she added.
When speaking with your lender, don’t feel like you have to devise some dramatic reason why you’re falling behind.
“Be honest. Contrary to popular belief, many lenders would prefer to work with you rather than go through the process of repossessing your vehicle,” said Bodisch.
Consider Refinancing
For those with financed purchases — not leases — it’s possible that refinancing your auto loan leads to a lower monthly payment than you can afford.
This can be particularly relevant “if your credit has improved since you originally took out your loan,” said Bodisch, as a better credit score can mean a lower interest rate.
If your credit situation hasn’t improved, however, there may not be as much you can do at the moment, depending on when you got the car.
“Fair warning that refinancing may not be a viable option in the current economic environment since interest rates have increased dramatically over the past 18 months, but it’s certainly worth a shot,” she added.
Find Side Hustles
Bringing in some extra income could be the key to getting back on your feet. That doesn’t mean you should raise your spending as you bring in more income, but if you do some side hustles — anything from freelance writing to selling crafts online to dog walking — you could catch up on car payments and avoid digging yourself a deeper hole. You might even be able to use the car itself to bring in extra income, like from ridesharing, though keep in mind that there can be extra costs associated with using your car more, like gas, insurance, and depreciation.
That said, a GOBankingRates survey found that nearly half of those with side jobs brought in more than $300 per month from this work, so that could be a nice boost to help you manage car loan debt.
Avoiding Car Debt Issues
While you can’t go back in time, you can plan ahead for the future to avoid getting into the same car debt issues again once you dig yourself out.
“Realistic planning is hands down the best way to ensure you won’t end up in a situation where you’re falling behind in payments,” said Bodisch.
For example, if you plan how long you want to keep the car and how much you plan to drive, you can get a clearer sense of whether you’re betting off buying a car vs. leasing one.
“Generally, you’ll find that a leased vehicle payment is lower than a car loan payment and both will generally require a down payment. You’ll want to consider not only the payment itself but also the insurance, maintenance — oil changes, inspections, and in some states emissions — as well as the amount of gas you’ll be using each week/month,” said Bodisch.
“If you’re looking short-term, a lease may be a better choice because of the lower monthly payment and generally, there is not much that goes wrong with a car in the short term. With an auto loan payment, repairs will need to be done as the car ages, but you also have an asset that you can include on your balance sheet — equity in the car minus the depreciation,” she added.
Lastly, keep in mind that just because you can technically afford a certain car payment, that doesn’t mean you should move forward with that vehicle. Think about the tradeoffs. Do you want a nice car that leaves you with no wiggle room in your budget? Or are you willing to buy a less expensive vehicle that leaves you with a few extra hundred dollars per month to save? Then, if something goes wrong with the car or you have other unexpected expenses, you can reduce the risk of falling behind on your car payments.
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CUSA Football Promo Codes, Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 1:44 PM CST|Updated: 38 minutes ago
The bowl season slate features four CUSA matchups, with Western Kentucky (+4.5) against Old Dominion among the best bets against the spread, according to our projections. For more suggestions, including parlay opportunities, see below.
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Pick: Western Kentucky +4.5 vs. Old Dominion
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs
- 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 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
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
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Best Week 18 CUSA Total Bets
Under 67.5 - Liberty vs. Oregon
- Matchup: Liberty Flames at Oregon Ducks
- Projected Total: 61.4 points
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN
Over 48.5 - Western Kentucky vs. Old Dominion
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Projected Total: 54.2 points
- Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Date: December 18
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Under 57.5 - Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana
- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 2:15 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
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What’s next for X and Elon Musk in 2024?
The billionaire’s controversial ownership of the social media site faces a pivotal year ahead.
Elon Musk’s tempestuous tenure at X is to continue in 2024 as the billionaire and the social media platform face ongoing issues around online safety regulation, misinformation and revenue concerns.
Since taking over Twitter – as the site was formerly known – in October 2022, Musk has faced a string of controversies, including around his treatment of staff and mass job cuts at the firm, and the site’s changing approach to moderation.
The disruption has caught the attention of regulators and spooked advertisers, leaving X heading into 2024 in the precarious position of facing regulatory penalties – including fines – while also dealing with falling advertising revenue.
One of the most pressing issues of the new year will be the European Union’s investigation into X, alleging a breach of rules by the platform in a number of areas including stopping illegal content and disinformation.
The proceedings have been launched under the Digital Services Act (DSA), tough new tech laws introduced by the EU which require the biggest platforms to protect their users against extreme and harmful content.
Failure to do so can mean large fines or a service being suspended in the EU – outcomes X could not afford to face.
The EU first began looking into X in October over the possible spread of terrorist and violent content in the wake of the conflict in Gaza, with X responding that it had removed hundreds of accounts from the platform.
Now it has launched a formal investigation, and also wants to scrutinise the effectiveness of the site’s Community Notes feature, which allows others to comment on the accuracy of posts, a system X and Mr Musk argue helps combat disinformation.
The findings of that investigation could trigger major upheaval for Mr Musk and X.
But ever since Mr Musk completed his takeover there have been questions about extreme material on the site.
A number of watchdogs and online safety groups have repeatedly flagged concerns about harmful and abusive posts circulating freely, while Mr Musk has been criticised for his free speech approach to running the site, and for laying off many of the site’s moderators.
He has also been criticised for allowing previously banned users, including conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and far-right figures such as Tommy Robinson, back onto the platform, and for reposting or interacting with controversial posts himself.
And with the UK’s Online Safety Act now in place and likely to begin to come into force towards the end of the year, X could be facing even more regulatory questions in the months to come.
But, the scrutiny has not just been coming from regulators – many advertisers have pulled back from the platform as a result, with Mr Musk accusing a campaign group in the US of trying to kill the social network and driving advertisers away by claiming the site was antisemitic by failing to remove hateful content.
Mr Musk himself has admitted the advertiser exodus has cost the social media company “billions” of dollars in revenue, and in an interview in early December he acknowledged that the advertiser boycott could even bankrupt the firm.
As a result, 2024 is likely to see X attempt to diversify in order to uncover new revenue streams – most likely through more projects to turn the platform into a so-called “everything app” – a one-stop place for everything from social media to online payments, entertainment and other goods and services.
X has already launched a range of new subscription-based options and Mr Musk introduced a new audio and video calls service this year.
Meanwhile, the billionaire has started streaming himself playing video games on the site more often, which some commentators have suggested is an attempt to push more X users to do the same and rival apps such as Twitch.
All this turbulence comes as the site prepares to face potentially one of its biggest tests in years – and certainly since Mr Musk took over – in the form of multiple major elections.
2024 will see some of the biggest democracies in the world go to the polls, including the United States and probably the UK, where a general election is due before January 2025.
X is likely to play a key role in messaging reaching the public, just as it has in elections past when it was known as Twitter.
But the concerns around the site’s ability to combat misinformation and disinformation, and indeed fears in some quarters that Mr Musk’s absolute free speech mantra will allow fake and misleading content to appear online could have substantial implications.
The UK’s Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan has said the Government is working with social media firms to have “robust mechanisms” in place by the next election to stop fake material spreading online.
But any misinformation incidents in the run-up to any of the major elections will likely increase the pressure further on Mr Musk to change his approach at X, during what is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the company, and Mr Musk himself.
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Summary:
Intermittent fasting has gained popularity in recent years as a weight loss and health management strategy. This article provides an overview of intermittent fasting, its potential benefits, and common misconceptions.
Intermittent fasting, a practice where individuals alternate between periods of fasting and eating, has been touted as a way to improve physical health and promote weight loss. However, it is important to understand the facts behind this trend and separate them from fiction.
While some claims suggest that intermittent fasting is a magical solution for shedding pounds, research indicates that its benefits extend beyond weight loss. In addition to potential weight management benefits, intermittent fasting has been linked to improvements in insulin sensitivity, cellular repair, and even longevity.
Contrary to popular belief, intermittent fasting does not encourage skipping meals or starving oneself. Rather, it emphasizes extending the time between meals or limiting calorie intake during specific hours of the day. This approach can help individuals become more mindful of their eating habits, reduce snacking, and promote a healthier relationship with food.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: Is intermittent fasting safe for everyone?
A: Intermittent fasting may not be suitable for individuals with certain medical conditions or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is always advisable to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new dietary regimen.
Q: Will intermittent fasting slow down my metabolism?
A: Research suggests that intermittent fasting does not lead to a significant decrease in metabolic rate. In fact, it may have the opposite effect by promoting fat oxidation and increasing metabolism during fasting periods.
Q: Can I still exercise while fasting?
A: Yes, exercise can be safely incorporated into an intermittent fasting routine. However, it may be beneficial to adjust the timing and intensity of your workouts to accommodate fasting periods.
In conclusion, while intermittent fasting can be an effective strategy for weight management and overall health, it is essential to approach it with awareness and consult a healthcare professional if needed. Remember, there is no one-size-fits-all approach, and individual circumstances should be considered when implementing any dietary changes.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — LeBron James thought he added to his legacy with another big shot on his 39th birthday.
The NBA’s replay center had a different view, causing James to call out the league’s replay process.
James made what he believed was a game-tying 3-pointer with 3.3 seconds remaining as the Los Angeles Lakers were playing on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the top team in the Western Conference.
However, it was ruled a 2-pointer and upheld via replay from the league’s replay center in Secaucus, New Jersey, and the Lakers lost 108-106 on Saturday night.
“It’s obviously a 3,” James said. “My foot is behind the line. I mean, you can see the space between the front of my foot and the 3-point line. You can clearly see a white, the wood on the floor, there’s a space in between the front of my foot and the 3-point line. So, you know, Stevie Wonder can see that, champ.”
James, who spent the day in bed with a non-COVID-19 illness, scored 26 points, 10 in the fourth quarter. But it was his shot, and the subsequent replay, that caused his ire toward the league’s replay center.
“They said it was out of their hands,” James said of the explanation he got from officials. “The Secaucus, whatever, over there in the replay center or whatever, somebody over there eating a ham sandwich or somebody made the call.”
In a pool report after the game, official Tony Brothers said the review wasn’t conclusive enough to overturn the call on the floor.
“The play was ruled a 2-point field goal on the floor during live play,” Brothers said. “After video review, there wasn’t clear and conclusive evidence to overturn it from a 2 to a 3, and that’s why it stood as a 2-point field goal.”
James felt the video evidence was clear enough. As soon as Brothers announced the ruling to the in-arena crowd, James immediately went to the scorer’s table and pointed to the replay monitor.
“It’s super frustrating in the sense of what the hell we got a replay for?” James said. “What do we have replay for if even the replay gets it wrong? It’s like, who’s the part of the replay center? Like, do we got robots in there that’s making the Teslas? What’s going on? If you don’t see that, that is clear, that is clear.”
The frustration came after James said he woke up with an illness and stayed in bed until 4:30 p.m. when he got ready to head to the arena.
“I took a few more naps and then I finally just got out of bed at like 4:30, got a shower,” James said. “It helped me a little bit. Caught the 5 o’clock bus and, I guess, felt OK to play. I felt I could make some plays to help us win the ballgame.”
The Lakers play Sunday afternoon for the second of a back-to-back in New Orleans. James said he was unsure if he’d be play to play Sunday and would wait to see how he feels a day later.
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Wealthy Indian-Origin Family Found Dead in Dover Mansion
The affluent Indian-origin family, consisting of Rakesh Kamal, his wife Teena, and their 18-year-old daughter Ariana, were found lifeless in their grand mansion in Dover, Massachusetts. The incident, which transpired on a quiet Thursday evening, is currently under scrutiny as an alleged case of domestic violence. A firearm was discovered in proximity to Rakesh’s body, however, District Attorney Michael Morrissey refrained from affirming whether all three victims were shot or identifying the shooter.
Financial Turmoil and the Mansion Foreclosure
The family was entangled in the web of financial difficulties. Their company, EduNova, which once thrived in the realms of education and technology, was dissolved in 2021. Teena filed for bankruptcy the following year, marking a steep decline in their fortune. The mansion, a sprawling 19,000-square-foot estate purchased for $4 million in 2019, was foreclosed a year prior to the incident. It was currently estimated to be worth $5.45 million.
Professional Strides and the Tragic End
Rakesh and Teena held significant careers in the fields of education and technology – a testament to their ambitious endeavors. Their daughter Ariana, a promising neuroscience student, was widely recognized for her academic prowess and her vocal talent. Her life was abruptly cut short amidst her studies at Middlebury College.
Dover’s Rare Homicide
According to Morrissey, cases of this magnitude are an anomaly in the quiet town of Dover. The last comparable incident dates back to over a decade ago, making this a particularly shocking event for the residents. The family’s demise came to light when a concerned relative, having not heard from them, decided to pay them an unexpected visit, only to be confronted with the distressing scene.
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LONDON (AP) — Eurostar services to and from London were canceled Saturday after a tunnel under the River Thames became flooded, disrupting festive travel plans.
Hundreds of travelers trying to get across the English Channel were stranded at London’s St. Pancras International station and the Gare du Nord station in Paris. Eurostar, which runs services from London to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam, said it canceled at least 29 trains Saturday and is not expected to run any services for the rest of the day because of the flooding.
Engineers working on the tunnel said water levels were reducing. The volume of water in the tunnel was “unprecedented,” they said.
The U.K. has been battered by strong, gusty winds and heavy rain brought by Storm Gerrit throughout the festive period. More stormy weather and travel disruption is expected during the last weekend of the year.
Chris Dillashaw, from San Antonio, Texas, was among many whose plans for New Year’s Eve were ruined by the travel chaos.
“Our entire family is here. … We were celebrating Christmas in Paris and then headed to London for our New Year’s Eve plans,” he told The Associated Press while waiting at Gare du Nord. “It’s pretty disappointing to find out via an email what happened.”
Christina David, 25, and Georgina Benyamin, 26, from Sydney, said they have nowhere to stay after finding out that their train from London to Paris — their final stop in a weeks-long European tour — was canceled.
“We paid for an expensive hotel with an Eiffel Tower view,” Benyamin said. “Now we have to book a hotel to stay for the night here. We don’t know where to go; we have nowhere to stay.”
Eurostar said it was “extremely sorry for the unforeseen issues affecting our customers and services.”
“We understand this is a vital time to get home at the end of the festive season and ahead of New Year,” the company said.
Eurostar services were also disrupted just before Christmas due to a strike by staff at Eurotunnel.
The U.K.’s weather forecaster, the Met Office, said more high winds and rain are expected to hit London and southern England on Saturday. Gusts of up to 50 miles per hour (80 kph) are expected, with the strongest winds likely near coastal areas.
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Olivine: A green marvel naturally halting the world's greatest problems of land degradation and deforestation
Olivine: Nature's Green Wonder Combating the Global Challenges of Land Degradation and Deforestation
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Land degradation, a consequence of human activities, emerged as a major global concern in the 21th century and remains a critical issue on the international agenda due to its profound impact on global food security and environmental quality.Population density alone does not determine soil degradation; instead, it is the actions of a population that influence the extent of degradation. Reversing this trend necessitates a healthy, politically and economically motivated populace, as factors like subsistence agriculture, poverty, and illiteracy contribute to soil and environmental degradation. Land degradation, manifested through water and wind erosion, salinization, or compaction, signifies a decline in productivity or utility.
Land degradation arises from a mismatch between soil quality and use, driven by physical, chemical, and biological processes. Physical processes include soil structure decline, leading to crusting, compaction, erosion, and desertification. Chemical processes involve acidification, leaching, and fertility depletion, while biological processes encompass carbon reduction and biodiversity decline.
The causes of soil degradation encompass deforestation, overgrazing, overexploitation for fuelwood, agricultural activities, increased flooding, and industrialization. Globally, overgrazing, agricultural activities, and deforestation contribute 35%, 28%, and 30%, respectively.
An astounding 40% of the Earth's dry land is allocated to crop growth and pastureland, with agriculture being a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Concerns mount as the world potentially faces topsoil depletion within 60 years, leading to a 30% reduction in food production over the next 20-50 years. https://www.state.gov/dipnote-u-s-department-of-state-official-blog/science-speaks-land-degradation/
The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has unveiled its inaugural Data Dashboard, consolidating national reporting figures from 126 countries. The alarming findings reveal that land degradation is accelerating at an unprecedented pace across all regions. From 2015 to 2019, the world witnessed an annual loss of no less than 100 million hectares of fertile land, equivalent to twice the size of Greenland. These stark statistics emphasize the imperative for immediate intervention, as the relentless progression of land degradation destabilizes markets, communities, and ecosystems on a global scale.
https://www.unccd.int/news-stories/press-releases/least-100-million-hectares-healthy-land-now-lost-each-year
Sahit Muja, CEO of Albanian Minerals, emphasized the company's commitment to understanding nature and crafting natural solutions for the world's most pressing issues. Soil degradation, a pervasive problem affecting every continent, underscores its critical importance in the 21st century, with some areas experiencing up to a 75% loss of topsoil. This degradation significantly impacts farm productivity, the environment, food security, and overall quality of life.
Addressing soil degradation requires the adoption of sustainable practices, including carbon sequestration, responsible farming techniques, and innovative approaches such as utilizing human waste as fertilizer. Emphasizing the vital link between soil health and global food quality, Sahit Muja stated that substantial research conducted by Albanian Minerals and partners global in both fertile and impoverished soils worldwide has led to the discovery of a natural solution to combat pollution, land degradation and deforestation.
Utilizing nature to heal nature, the company's approach involves using minerals to substitute depleted elements, reduce acidity, cleanse heavy metal pollutants, sequester CO2, and increase overall land productivity. Muja highlighted their collaboration with top universities and scientists, employing cutting-edge technology and AI to revolutionize natural solutions to global problems. The incorporation of new biomes, organic nutrition, and a combination of minerals aims to clean air, land, and water in the process. The company's teams are dedicated to finding comprehensive solutions to address one of the world's greatest challenges.
Sahit Muja emphasized that addressing the challenge of feeding 8.1 billion people while ensuring access to clean air and water stands as humanity's paramount task today. He highlighted the abundance and diversity of Mother Nature's resources, emphasizing the importance of harnessing them optimally through the application of clean energy, science, and technology.
Reflecting on his life's journey, Muja shared that his pursuit has been centered on discovering the most effective ways to confront challenges with innovative solutions, creating businesses and opportunities for both the present and future generations. Muja expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far, leveraging natural solutions.
In a notable announcement for 2023, Muja proudly declared the following top achievements:
Halting soil degradation and deforestation: Sahit Muja revealed, "In an extremely impoverished soil, we successfully revitalized the area using magnesium olivine as the primary mineral—a mineral rich in over 20 essential nutrients for life. Our approach involved a strategic combination of additional minerals, local organic fertilizers, and the implementation of diverse biomes. We introduced the world's fastest-growing trees, regional fruit trees, grass, and vegetables into the land. Over a span of 5 years, this once-barren area has transformed into an astonishing 'garden of Eden.' The soil has become fertile, retaining water effectively, eliminating acidity, and rapidly sequestering CO2 through mineral weathering and enhanced biodiversity. The crops boast unparalleled quality, coupled with a remarkable increase in production previously unseen on this region. This groundbreaking technology is currently in progress, and by 2024, we anticipate scaling up our efforts to process much more land."
Unveiling the Visionary: Meet the Mastermind Driving Groundbreaking Work and Innovation; Entrepreneur Sahit Muja, with a net worth of 3.5 billion USD, spearheads groundbreaking initiatives in climate change solutions. His management of vast natural resources has led to innovative and sustainable breakthroughs, including CO2 sequestration, water pollution mitigation, ocean acidification control, and land degradation prevention.
These efforts simultaneously yield essential minerals crucial for eco-friendly transactions. Renowned for his influence and visionary leadership, Muja's success stems from significant private ownership of minerals valued at hundreds of billions, making him a pivotal figure in the global market. His strategic vision aligns with clean energy and the EV supply chain, revitalizing struggling mining sites, enhancing safety standards, and stimulating economic growth.
Expanding beyond mining, Muja revitalizes businesses, contributes to economic growth, and supports local communities. His recent strategy focuses on battery ingredient minerals for the clean energy transition, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to environmental standards. Engaged in global mining projects, Muja leads as the Founder and CEO of Global Mining, Green Minerals, and Albanian Minerals. His diverse investments span construction, real estate, and over 500 companies globally. Notably, he possesses the world's largest magnesium reserves, substantial reserves of nickel, cobalt, rare earth minerals, and one of the world's largest high-grade chromium reserves.
Co-founding a U.S.-based company, Muja addresses major global challenges, including climate change, water pollution, air pollution, land degradation, and deforestation. Particularly emphasizing magnesium, he sees it as a sustainable supply for new batteries and lighter alloys, with applications ranging from hydrogen production to wind turbines, robots, and carbon dioxide capture. Recognized as one of the world's best business leaders, Muja leads a diverse team of experts, showcasing his commitment to the sustainable use of natural resources.
He underscores the importance of new technologies in the mining industry to meet global climate ambitions, focusing on innovations promoting sustainable extraction and green mining practices. Sahit Muja's journey, dedication to innovation, technology, philanthropy, and addressing global challenges position him as a notable and influential figure in the business world.
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Cultivating Excellence: Harnessing the Power of Magnesium Olivine, Nature's Premier Green Fertilizer
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Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, shows us how to reduce the risks of contracting Alzheimer's Disease.
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Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, shows us how to reduce the risks of contracting Alzheimer's Disease.
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UConn vs. DePaul Predictions, BetMGM Promo Codes, & Picks: Spread, Total - January 2
Tuesday's contest between the No. 5 UConn Huskies (11-2, 1-1 Big East) and DePaul Blue Demons (3-9, 0-1 Big East) at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion has a projected final score of 82-63 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of heavily favored UConn, so it should be a one-sided matchup. The game will start at 6:30 PM ET on January 2.
The game has no set line.
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UConn vs. DePaul Game Info & Odds
- Date: Tuesday, January 2, 2024
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Where: Storrs, Connecticut
- Venue: Harry A. Gampel Pavilion
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UConn vs. DePaul Score Prediction
- Prediction: UConn 82, DePaul 63
Spread & Total Prediction for UConn vs. DePaul
- Computer Predicted Spread: UConn (-19.1)
- Computer Predicted Total: 144.8
UConn has a 7-5-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to DePaul, who is 4-7-0 ATS. The Huskies are 6-6-0 and the Blue Demons are 4-7-0 in terms of hitting the over.
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UConn Performance Insights
- The Huskies' +244 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 18.8 points per game) is a result of scoring 83 points per game (37th in college basketball) while giving up 64.2 per outing (38th in college basketball).
- UConn wins the rebound battle by an average of 10.4 boards. It is pulling down 39.6 rebounds per game (68th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 29.2 per outing.
- UConn knocks down 8.1 three-pointers per game (127th in college basketball) at a 32.7% rate (223rd in college basketball), compared to the 6.1 per game its opponents make at a 35.1% rate.
- The Huskies rank seventh in college basketball by averaging 109 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 58th in college basketball, allowing 84.4 points per 100 possessions.
- UConn has come up on top in the turnover battle by 1.2 turnovers per game, committing 9.5 (30th in college basketball action) while forcing 10.7 (294th in college basketball).
DePaul Performance Insights
- The Blue Demons' -102 scoring differential (being outscored by 8.5 points per game) is a result of putting up 66.9 points per game (331st in college basketball) while giving up 75.4 per outing (283rd in college basketball).
- DePaul falls short in the rebound battle by an average of 4.9 boards. It pulls down 31.3 rebounds per game (350th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 36.2.
- DePaul makes 6.9 three-pointers per game (244th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.2 on average.
- DePaul has lost the turnover battle on average this season, committing 13.3 per game (298th in college basketball) while forcing 10.7 (294th in college basketball).
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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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BEIJING - Chinese-brand passenger car sales jumped 23.8 percent year on year in the first 11 months of this year to 12.98 million units, industry data showed. The market share of such vehicles hit 55.8 percent during the period, 6.6 percentage points higher than the same period of 2022, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. In November alone, about 1.56 million domestic-brand passenger vehicles were sold in China, soaring 37.9 percent year on year. These sales accounted for 59.7 percent of the country’s total passenger vehicle sales last month, up 5.4 percentage points compared with a year earlier.
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From Trash to Cash: Surprising Household Items You Didn’t Know Were Valuable
Anyone who has ever confronted the challenge of clearing out the attic or finally going through a parent or grandparent’s home understands the temptation to simply bring everything to a donation center and be done with it. However, a treasure trove might be hidden inside shrink wrap or right out on grandpa’s coffee table. For many appraisers and collectors, certain vintage items left collecting a little dust are worth big money. When we’re opening up old boxes or making an inventory of a family home, there are a few notable trinkets to watch out for.
Classic Comics
While heroes like Captain America, Black Panther and Wonder Woman have blazed on the big screen within the past several years, the comics that first introduced them to fans have been around for decades. Classic comics can have a generally higher demand that only goes up when those characters are featured in new films or TV series. In fact, copies of the 1970s-era run of Black Panther written and illustrated by co-creator Jack Kirby, have fetched upwards of $50 per issue. If you have old comics in great condition featuring classic characters, you might be set to make a mint.
Milk Glass Easter Eggs
In the Victorian era, these gorgeous, generally hand-painted blown glass eggs were a common gift for ladies of great taste and available aplenty in many a general store. If one of these beauties ended up handed down from great-grandmother to great-granddaughter, all the way down to you, you might be able to hatch some quick cash. Milk glass easter eggs in good shape can go for hundreds of dollars.
Pyrex Dishware
These bold, funky-colored casserole dishes, mixing bowls, and chip n’ dip sets were staples of grandma’s kitchen — and now, her old hotdish containers can be a hot commodity among collectors. Vintage Pyrex is more popular, and lucrative, when it comes in rare patterns, such as 1956’s Pink Daisy, 1957’s Butterprint or even 1983’s Colonial Mist.
Posters
If our parents were big concertgoers in their youth, there might be a pretty penny in their old poster collection. Posters from famous (or infamous) concerts and famous artists can be quite lucrative — with a poster from a 1966 Beatles concert netting $137,500 at Heritage Auction.
Even if our families were more movie fans, there’s still opportunities to cash in on vintage posters for beloved classic films. According to Mearto, an organization providing online appraisals of fine art, antiques and collectibles, posters for 1920s and 30s-era horror movies are popular among collectors, meaning that there’s green in black-and-white.
Perfume Bottles
Perfume bottles hold some of the most immaculately crafted scents, but they can also be works of beauty in their own right. While perfume aficionados flock to find their favorite fragrances, bottles have their own passionate collectors who will pay top dollar for rare finds. Art Nouveau pieces in good condition are popular, especially intricate or embellished pieces made from blown glass or crystal.
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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
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Witness Safety Concerns in Tupac Shakur Murder Case Trial
The longstanding mystery of renowned hip-hop artist Tupac Shakur’s murder resurfaces as prosecutors in a case against former Los Angeles-area gang leader Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis express apprehensions over witness safety. Davis, accused of orchestrating Shakur’s murder over 27 years ago, is seeking house arrest ahead of his trial in June 2024. However, prosecutors argue that his release could pose a ‘credible threat’ to witnesses, given the evidence of jailhouse phone calls discussing ‘authorization to kill.’
Concerns for Witness Safety
Prosecutors in the case against Davis have raised serious concerns about the safety of witnesses due to alleged threats. The federal government has already intervened to relocate at least one witness owing to these credible threats. The concerns for witness safety are not uncommon in high-profile cases, especially those involving gang-related activities. The primary objective is to ensure the judicial process remains unscathed by potential threats or acts of intimidation.
Davis’s Pleas and Confessions
Davis, currently held without bail at the Clark County Detention Center, has pleaded not guilty to the murder charges. His attorneys argue that his cancer requires adequate medical attention. However, prosecutors claim Davis has confessed multiple times to ordering the hit since 2008, including in police interviews, a 2019 memoir, and media statements. Davis’s attorneys counter these confessions, stating that they were made solely for entertainment and financial gain.
Global Interest in the Case
The case against Davis continues to attract significant attention, underscoring the lasting legacy of Tupac Shakur and the intense global interest in resolving the mysteries surrounding his death. The trial, set for June 2024, is expected to shine a light on the long-standing unsolved enigma of Shakur’s death. As the trial approaches, the prosecution emphasizes the gravity of the situation and the potential danger to witnesses, heightening the world’s anticipation for justice.
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VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — Southern California’s Ventura County issued a temporary evacuation warning Saturday for some coastal residents due to high surf that pounded the West Coast this week but has begun to calm down.
County officials warned that powerful waves, expected to reach up to 20 feet (6 meters) high, were forecast near a stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway, and the fire department told people to avoid coastal areas. Authorities lifted the evacuation warning in the afternoon.
People who gathered in the morning at Pierpont Beach in the city of Ventura to gaze at the churning waters were warned not to go beyond the large sand berms that were put up Friday to protect waterfront homes, and officials closed some streets.
Ventura Mayor Joe Schroeder called this week’s surf an “extraordinary event,” the likes of which he had not previously seen in his 14 years living in the city.
Fire department spokesperson Andy VanSciver said there were no reports Saturday of damage or injuries but the evacuation warning would remain in place until the waves recede. Earlier in the week, authorities rescued eight people who were injured by the surf.
Elsewhere along the California coast, flooding led to closures of some streets and bike paths. A high surf warning in the San Francisco Bay Area was downgraded to an advisory, with the National Weather Service saying wave heights had declined.
Some surfers took advantage of the waves in Seal Beach, a small city about 30 miles (45 kilometers) south of Los Angeles.
Miles Malohn, a 23-year-old from Irvine who has been surfing for about a decade, said it was one of the largest winter swells he has seen in years.
“It was pretty hectic out there for a few waves,” Malohn said. “You had to be really selective with which ones that you ride so that you don’t end up hurt or wiping out really bad.”
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Austin reported from Sacramento, and AP photographer Damian Dovarganes in Seal Beach, California, contributed. Austin is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Austin on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter: @sophieadanna
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Memphis vs. Wichita State January 14 Tickets & Start Time
The Wichita State Shockers (8-5, 0-0 AAC) face the Memphis Tigers (11-2, 0-0 AAC) in a matchup of AAC teams at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday. The game will be available on ESPN2.
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- David Jones: 21.2 PTS, 6.4 REB, 1.4 AST, 2.2 STL, 0.6 BLK
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- Jaykwon Walton: 8.5 PTS, 4 REB, 1.5 AST, 1.1 STL, 0.5 BLK
- Caleb Mills: 8.5 PTS, 3.2 REB, 1.3 AST, 0.8 STL, 0.5 BLK
- Malcolm Dandridge: 6 PTS, 4.8 REB, 0.5 AST, 0.7 STL, 1.3 BLK
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Wichita State Players to Watch
- Colby Rogers: 16.2 PTS, 4 REB, 1.9 AST, 1.1 STL, 0.3 BLK
- Kenny Pohto: 11.7 PTS, 7.7 REB, 1.6 AST, 0.3 STL, 0.5 BLK
- Xavier Bell: 14.4 PTS, 3.1 REB, 2.8 AST, 1.1 STL, 0.2 BLK
- Harlond Beverly: 9.8 PTS, 4.9 REB, 3.7 AST, 1.7 STL, 0.2 BLK
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Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, summarizes the available medications used to fight Alzheimer's Disease.
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Kirby Smart didn’t need to do much to convince his Georgia Bulldogs of the importance of the Orange Bowl.
“As long as winning matters, we’re gonna compete like hell at Georgia,” Smart said.
The Bulldogs entered Saturday night’s matchup against Florida State essentially at full strength. The Seminoles, who were missing at least a dozen of their key contributors because of opt outs and players in the transfer portal, did not.
The result was what you might expect: The sixth-ranked Bulldogs crushed previously undefeated and fourth-ranked Florida State 63-3 in the Orange Bowl in a matchup of teams missing out on the College Football Playoff.
Smart said the result of the game was indicative of a larger problem in the sport.
“People need to see what happened tonight, and they need to fix this,” he said. “It needs to be fixed. It’s very unfortunate that they (the Seminoles), who have a good football team, are in the position they’re in. Everybody can say it’s their fault. Everybody can say that we had our guys and they didn’t have their guys. I can listen to all that. But college football has got to decide what they want.
“It’s really unfortunate for those kids on that side of the sideline that had to play in that game that didn’t have their full arsenal. And it affected the game, 100 percent.”
Carson Beck passed for 203 yards and two touchdowns and backup QB Gunnar Stockton passed for two more scores for Georgia, which scored touchdowns on nine of 12 drives and gained 673 total yards against the short-handed Seminoles.
The Bulldogs (13-1) were used to competing for championships this time of year, having won the last two national titles. But Georgia lost to Alabama in the Southeastern Conference championship game — the Bulldogs’ first loss since the 2021 season — and missed out on one of the four spots in the CFP rankings. Instead, they settled for the seventh New Year’s Six bowl appearance in program history.
Florida State (13-1) failed to make the CFP cut despite winning the Atlantic Coast Conference title, and because of transfers, opt-outs and injuries, the Seminoles were without players who were responsible for 97% of their passing yards, 88% of their rushing yards and 84% of their receptions this season.
The Bulldogs charged out to a 39-point halftime lead, the largest in the bowl’s 90-year history, beating West Virginia’s 29-point halftime lead over Clemson in 2012. It was also the largest margin of defeat in Florida State’s history.
Beck, who had touchdown passes of 12 and 2 yards, did not play in the second half. Stockton, a freshman, started in the third quarter and immediately ushered another touchdown drive. He finished with 96 yards passing and 46 yards rushing, and the Bulldogs became the first program to score at least 55 points in back-to-back bowl games.
The Bulldogs’ Kendall Milton was the game’s MVP after rushing for 104 yards on nine carries with two touchdowns. Daijun Edwards added two more rushing scores and 62 yards. Both were part of a senior class that picked up its school-record 50th win.
“You want to take every game serious no matter what the level is,” Milton said. “You’ve got to prepare the right way because this is top level college football on any given week, so we took that very personally.”
In what could be his last game for the Bulldogs, receiver Ladd McConkey had 49 all-purpose yards. He scored on a 27-yard rush in which he caught a pass from Beck behind the line of scrimmage, looked to complete another pass but took off running instead, weaving through stumbling Florida State defenders and into the end zone to put Georgia up 28-3 in the second quarter.
Georgia players knew the story of the team on the other side of the field: The Seminoles entered the game having beaten all 13 teams on their schedule, including then-No. 15 Louisville in the ACC title game, but were left out of the College Football Playoff partly due to a season-ending leg injury to starting quarterback Jordan Travis. Florida State became the first Power Five conference champion to finish with an undefeated record and still be left out of the playoff.
“This is a championship level team,” Florida State coach Mike Norvell said. “You go back and watch 13 games and that’s who you saw. I am fully confident in what this team did throughout this year and what they could have achieved. It was not the path that was set out for us. … We’ll never know.”
In the week leading up to the bowl game, Georgia players expressed their understanding of the Seminoles’ frustrations, while acknowledging that they, too, felt slighted.
Smart had lobbied for the selection committee to consider the Bulldogs’ full resume in making their final decision: Georgia won 29 straight games before the SEC title matchup and finished the season with the eighth-best offense in the country and the No. 9 defense.
It wasn’t enough. And the Bulldogs vented frustrations in the Orange Bowl — possession by possession.
THE TAKEAWAY
Georgia: As dominant as the Bulldogs were on offense, their defense was just as impactful. They intercepted Seminoles quarterback Brock Glenn twice and recovered two fumbles. They also limited Florida State to 63 yards rushing.
Florida State: The Seminoles were outmatched in all three phases as they fell short of completing their first 14-win season since 2013. Glenn struggled in his second career start, completing 9 of 26 passes for 139 yards.
UP NEXT
Georgia: The Bulldogs open the 2024 season against Clemson in Atlanta. Beck is returning for his senior season.
Florida State: The Seminoles will start the 2024 season against Georgia Tech in Dublin, Ireland, marking the second time that two ACC teams have opened the season in Ireland.
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Frugal Living: How Not To Feel Deprived When Cutting Your Budget
Embracing a frugal lifestyle is a commendable decision, one that can lead to significant financial savings and a more sustainable way of living. However, the transition to frugality can sometimes feel like a journey filled with deprivation and sacrifice. Here’s how you can cut your budget without cutting the joy out of your life.
Understand Frugality
Frugality isn’t about pinching every penny or denying yourself the pleasures of life. Instead, it’s about making smarter choices that align with your long-term goals and values. It’s about living with less but enjoying more. Living a simple and happy life involves eliminating unnecessary material items and focusing on what truly brings joy.
Embrace the Simple Joys
- Value experiences over things. Often, the most memorable moments come from experiences, not possessions. Instead of dining out at expensive restaurants, cook a special meal at home. Enjoy nature, take up a hobby, or spend time with loved ones. These activities can enrich your life far more than any material good.
- Community and connection. Build relationships and community ties. Attend free local events, join clubs or groups that share your interests, and engage in community service. These connections can provide a sense of belonging and happiness that no amount of money can buy.
Make Smart Financial Choices
- Budgeting. Create a budget that prioritizes your needs and includes a little room for wants. This way, you don’t feel completely deprived and can enjoy occasional treats within your means.
- Debt reduction. Focus on paying off debts. Living frugally allows you to pay off debts and live the lifestyle you want, free from the chains of financial obligations.
Embrace a Mindset Shift
- Needs vs. wants. Distinguish between needs and wants. You’ll find that many of the things you thought were necessary are actually just nice to have. This realization can significantly reduce your spending without impacting your happiness.
- Gratitude. Practice gratitude. Appreciating what you have rather than lamenting what you don’t can shift your perspective and increase contentment.
Take on Creative Projects
- DIY projects. Engage in do-it-yourself projects. Whether it’s home repairs, gardening, or crafting, creating something with your own hands can be incredibly satisfying and cost-effective.
- Second-hand and swaps. Utilize second-hand shops, swap meets, and community exchanges. You can find quality items at a fraction of the cost, and the thrill of the hunt can be quite enjoyable.
Pay Attention to Health and Well-Being
- Physical activity. Stay active. Walking, biking, and other forms of exercise are not only free but also contribute to your overall health and well-being.
- Mental health. Don’t neglect your mental health. Meditation, reading, and other low-cost activities can provide relaxation and peace of mind.
A Frugal Life Can Be Fulfilling
Frugal living doesn’t mean living a lesser life; it means living a different one. It’s about making conscious choices that align with your values and goals. By focusing on what truly matters, you can cut your budget without feeling deprived. Remember, frugality isn’t about what you’re giving up — it’s about what you’re gaining in return: freedom, peace, and a life filled with meaningful experiences.
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LAS VEGAS — Shecky Greene, a legendary stand-up comedian who was a headliner on the Las Vegas nightclub scene and worked with Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, died Sunday. He was 97.
Greene died at his home in Las Vegas, his daughter, Alison Greene, told The New York Times. His wife, Marie Musso Greene, also confirmed the comedian’s death to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
The comic was a frequent guest on “The Ed Sullivan Show” and on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.” But his real strength was in his high-energy, frenetic comedy routine that played well in Vegas, according to the newspaper.
Shecky Greene, Legendary Las Vegas Standup Comedian Who Worked With Sinatra and Elvis, Dies at 97 https://t.co/hA7FP8WwEg
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Greene worked as an opening act for Sinatra and for Presley in Las Vegas, Variety reported. He was a guest on “The Tonight Show” more than 60 times and sat in for Carson several times as a guest host, according to the entertainment news website.
He was also a guest host on “The Mike Douglas Show” and “The Merv Griffin Show” and appeared on “The Dean Martin Show” and “The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour,” Variety reported.
Greene also was a favorite on the game show circuit, appearing on “Tattletales,” “Hollywood Squares” and “Match Game,” according to Variety.
In Las Vegas, Greene used his ad-libbing talents, made faces, sang and did impressions, doing just about anything for a laugh, the Times reported.
“I wasn’t an A-B-C-D comic. ‘Hello, ladies and gentlemen’ and then the next line,” Greene told comedy historian Kliph Nesteroff in 2011, according to the newspaper.
Fred Sheldon Greenfield was born on April 8, 1926, in Chicago and legally changed his name to Shecky Greene in 2004, long after his career had ended, the Times reported.
The comic, who lived in Las Vegas since the 1950s, made his last ticketed performances at the South Point Showroom in 2011, the Review-Journal reported. But he would still do shortened versions of his act in places like the Italian American Club and the Omelet House, according to the newspaper.
A versatile performer, Greene also appeared on television series like “Combat!” according to Variety. He also had guest roles on “Love, American Style,” “The Love Boat,” “Fantasy Island,” “Laverne & Shirley,” “The Fall Guy,” “The A-Team,” “Trapper John, MD,” “Roseanne” and “Mad About You.”
On the big screen, Greene appeared in “Splash,” Mel Brooks’ “History of the World: Part I” and “Tony Rome.”
Greene was just as unpredictable off stage, with bouts of drinking and gambling, the Times reported.
“I should have been fired maybe 150 times in Las Vegas,” Greene told the Las Vegas Sun in 1996. “I was only fired 130 times.”
Greene also drove his car into the fountain in front of Caesars Palace in 1968, according to the Times.
Presley appeared with Greene at the New Frontier hotel-casino in early 1956, the Journal-Review reported.
“Before then, it was all country and western. We had horses in the middle of the street,” Greene said in a 2021 Review-Journal story. “But when (Elvis) came in, it had started to be a dressy crowd and everything.”
Elvis and Greene eventually switched spots in the lineup, with Presley becoming the opening act.
Reflecting on his career to The Washington Times in 2017, he wondered “Why did I do this and that?”
“At 90 I still don’t know. Once in a while I’ll have a nice sleep,” he said. “Most nights I wake up yelling, ‘Why did I do that?’
“Life is strange, but if you’ve had a mixture of a life like I had, it’s all right.”
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LAHORE-Carpet Training Institute (CTI) Chairperson Ejaz-ur-Rehman Sunday urged the government to provide students with scholarships in proportion to the inflation ratio to attract the youth to learn skills. Talking to the youth receiving training at CTI here, he said, “Young people can secure their economic future by focusing on innovative ideas and the government should focus on the slogan of ‘Talented Nation for Development’.”
Ejaz-ur-Rehman said that research should be focused on bringing innovation in the designs of carpet products and for this the internet can be fully utilised. He said that every year hundreds of thousands of youths are entering the market for whom it is impossible to provide employment in the public sector.
“The government should prepare a plan of action considering the mental trend of the youth, full support of skill teaching institutions, increase in stipends in proportion of inflation to promote technical education and skill learning after matriculation, a joint venture should be done with the private sector to provide employment to the youth who receive scholarship and training to teach them modern skills abroad,” he added. He said that keeping in mind the demand of the world, the youth must be equipped with modern skills and after that they should be provided with support and assistance for employment.
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Woman Suffers Serious Injury in Christchurch Incident, Investigation Underway
In the serene, suburban cul-de-sac of Priors Close, Christchurch, Dorset, an incident of grave consequence has unfolded. The event, which transpired outside a bungalow valued at approximately 500,000 GBP, resulted in a woman sustaining a substantial head injury.
Emergency Alert and Response
Dorset Police were alerted to the situation at about 1:58 pm on Friday, December 29. The woman was already undergoing treatment in the hospital for her injuries by the time the information reached the authorities. Despite the severity of the injury, it is understood that the woman’s condition is not life-threatening.
Suspect Apprehended
A man, reportedly having a known connection to the injured woman, quickly became the focus of the police investigation. He has been taken into custody on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Following his arrest, the man has been granted police bail pending further inquiries.
Ensuring Public Safety and Continued Investigation
Reacting to the incident, Dorset Police have established a police cordon around the area. This step is part of the ongoing investigative process and is meant to secure the crime scene for further examination. The police have also decided to increase their presence in the area. This measure is expected to provide some reassurance to the local community, while also conveying the seriousness with which the incident is being treated.
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Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, relates the extent of the population affected by Alzheimer's Disease.
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5 Best Electric Vehicles for Snow and Winter Driving
Winter brings cold weather, icy conditions, and snow. You’ve been making trips around town and over distances with your conventional car for years. Now that electric vehicles are an option, it’s time to see if it’s possible to go green and hit the slopes at the same time with one of these electric cars with all-wheel drive and heated seats that U.S. News ranks at eight or better on their scale of 1 to 10.
2023 Rivian R1T
- Rating: 9.4/10
- MSRP: $73,000 – $ 85,000
The 2023 Rivian R1T pickup has an MSRP of $73,000 – $85,000. The first pick in the U.S. News review of electric pickup trucks. It has strong acceleration and a maximum driving range of 410 miles with the quad-motor model with Max battery. Need to top it off? Add 140 miles of range in less than thirty minutes with DC fast charging. It’s also got a front trunk with a cargo compartment between the bed and seating cabin.
2023 Ford F-150
- Rating: 9.3/10
- MSRP: $55,974 – $96,874
The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning full-size pickup ranks second. With an MSRP of $55,974 – $96,874, it has a large cabin and powerful powertrain configurations. It also seats 5, but its range on a single charge comes at 320 miles. With DC fast charging, it can gain 54 miles in 10 minutes.
2023 Lucid Air
- Rating: 8.9/10
- MSRP: $87,400 – $179,000
The 2023 Lucid Air 4-door luxury sedan has an MSRP of $87,400 – $179,000. With a range of 516 miles and the ability to recoup up to 300 miles in 20 minutes using Level 3 DC fast charging, it seats five in its impressive cabin. Add powerful acceleration and a user-friendly infotainment system for a nice ride.
2024 BMW i7
- Rating: 8.9/10
- MSRP: $105,700 – $168,500
The 2024 BMW i7, with an MSRP of $105,700 – $168,500, this electronic version of the 7 Series sedan is at the top of the MSRPs. It has driver-assisted tech with its impressive infotainment system, smooth handling and estimated range of up to 300 miles.
2024 Audi Q8
- Rating: 8.7/10
- MSRP: $74,400 – $88,200
The 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron is a luxury electric SUV with an MSRP of $74,400 – $88,200. With the Ultra package, the range is up to 300 miles. DC fast charging can bring the battery up to 80% in 30 minutes. The cabin is large and full-featured, with a comfortable ride.
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A 39-year-old Hawaii man died after suffering a shark bite at Maui’s Paia Bay on Saturday, authorities said.
According to a news release from Maui County officials, police responded to the area at approximately 11:19 a.m. local time.
The victim, whose name has not yet been released, was transported by jet ski to the shore, where first responders performed life-saving measures, the release stated.
The man was taken to Maui Memorial Hospital in critical condition and was later pronounced dead, KITV reported. It was unclear whether the victim was surfing alone or was with other people when he was attacked.
Authorities closed Baldwin Beach Park and Lower Paia Park after the attack and warning signs were posted, according to the television station.
Authorities said that warning signs would be taken down if no other incidents were reported on Sunday, KHON-TV reported.
According to the state’s Department of Land and Natural Resources database, Saturday’s attack was the only fatal shark attack during 2023, CBS News reported. There have been at least seven more incidents involving sharks in Hawaii over the past 12 months, the agency said.
“The preliminary investigation reveals no signs of foul play,” Maui County officials said in their news release. They added that an autopsy was scheduled.
It was unclear what species of shark attacked the surfer.
An investigation is ongoing.
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NAROWAL - In the light of the instructions of Chief Minister Punjab Syed Mohsin Naqvi, the provision of food items at cheap prices is being ensured to citizens throughout the district. In this regard, the performance of price control magistrates is being reviewed on a daily basis. These views were expressed by the deputy commissioner at an important meeting. DC Syed Hassan Raza said that price control magistrates should play an active role in maintaining stability in the prices of food items and inspect shops on a daily basis. They should not only impose heavy fines on violators but also seal shops and lodge an FIR against shopkeepers, he added. According to the District Officer (DO) Industries, 25,612 inspections were made throughout the district from 1st December to 31st December as part of an ongoing campaign against hoarding and overcharging, in which 883 shopkeepers were found guilty of violations and a total fine of Rs.1,662,700 was imposed. During the campaign, 4 cases were registered, 26 people were arrested and a shop was also sealed, he added.
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Young Couple and Unborn Child Tragically Murdered in Texas: A Community in Mourning
Unraveling a chilling incident that has left a Texas community in shock, police are investigating the cold-blooded murders of 18-year-old pregnant woman Savannah Soto, her 22-year-old boyfriend Matthew Guerra, and their unborn child. The young couple was found shot in the head in their car, days before Christmas, marking a heartrending end to a year already marred by gun violence for Soto’s family.
A Tragic Discovery
The bodies of Savannah Soto and Matthew Guerra were discovered near an apartment complex in San Antonio, Texas. The couple, reported missing the previous Saturday, met a gruesome end, with both bearing fatal gunshot wounds to the head. The tragedy was further compounded by the loss of their unborn child, who was due for delivery.
An Intensified Investigation
As the community mourns this devastating loss, the quest for justice is underway. The police have intensified their investigation into what they now treat as a capital murder case. A surveillance video showing two individuals driving two different cars near the victims’ car has been released to aid in the investigation. The police are seeking public assistance in identifying these persons of interest, hoping that these leads might bring them closer to the perpetrators.
A Plea for Justice
While the circumstances surrounding their deaths remain shrouded in mystery, the bereaved families and the community at large seek closure. Soto’s family, having already lost her 15-year-old brother to gun violence in May 2022, has made a heartfelt plea for the responsible individuals to surrender to the police. With the promise of justice, they hope to find some solace amid their profound grief.
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Plant City man caught speeding, arrested for fleeing traffic stop: FHP
LAKELAND, Fla. - A 23-year-old Plant City man was arrested on Friday night after speeding on I-4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
According to troopers, a white Challenger was seen speeding near exit 25 around 10:45 p.m. The car approached a trooper that was going 85 mph from behind, according to FHP.
Officials say the Challenger that was being driven by Alex Mathew Valdes was going 90 mph but once it caught up to the trooper's vehicle it slowed down below the speed limit.
READ: Clearwater man caught speeding on I-275 arrested after crashing, fleeing on foot: FHP
The trooper pulled to the right shoulder of the highway to let Valdes pass, so a traffic stop could be conducted, according to the arrest report.
FHP says Valdes turned off his headlights and accelerated. The trooper turned on the emergency lights and sirens to follow Valdes, according to officials.
Authorities say Valdes continued to speed and weave in and out of moderate traffic. Near exit 27, Valdes used the left shoulder to bypass traffic, according to troopers.
READ: Clearwater man arrested after racing on Gandy Bridge, going over 100 mph: FHP
The trooper pursing Valdes positioned their right front bumper to the back left of the Challenger to stop the car, according to the arrest report.
FHP says Valdes complied with commands to exit the car and was arrested for reckless driving and attempt to flee and elude.
Troopers say they found a Glock pistol in the car. It was unloaded and given to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, according to officials.
Authorities say Valdes was taken to the Polk County Jail.
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50 Cent Shares Throwback Video of Mase Comparing Diddy to RuPaul
50 Cent is still trolling Diddy. This time, he shared a throwback video of Ma$e comparing the hip-hop mogul to RuPaul.
50 Cent Posts Old Video of Ma$e Comparing Diddy to RuPaul
On Saturday (Dec. 30), 50 Cent jumped on his Instagram account and shared a vintage clip of Ma$e—then known as Pastor Ma$e—on a 2002 episode of BET's music program 106 & Park with hosts AJ and Free.
The snippet, which can be viewed below, features the Harlem rapper talking about friendship with Diddy since leaving Bad Boy Records. Ma$e told them they weren't on speaking terms but that he would pray for him.
Free then asked him about Diddy possibly releasing a gospel album and what his thoughts were about it.
"Can RuPaul put out a gospel album?" Ma$e responded.
50 captioned his post: "[eyes emoji] Wait what did MA$E say [man face-palming emoji] puffy = Ru Paul ? [laughing emoji] come on man, only I think this s**t is funny."
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50 Cent's Trolling of Diddy Is Epic
In the past two months, 50 has been relentlessly trolling Diddy since news broke of multiple women suing the music mogul for allegations of sexual assault.
Earlier this month, the New York rhymer posted on his IG page that he's developing a documentary about Diddy and the shocking allegations of abuse by his ex-girlfriend Cassie and others. According to the television powerhouse, he intends to expose the real Bad Boy Entertainment mogul with receipts.
"RAPPER [eyes emoji] I thought Diddy was a Billionaire music mogul, If he's smart he will file bankruptcy now," 50 wrote in his post. "Anyone with real money knows why I’m saying this. Im the best producer for the job guys. [surprise face emoji] Here come the receipts."
50 Cent's posts can be viewed below.
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The cure for Alzheimer's could be right around the corner. Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, describes how we might reach this fundamental milestone.
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ChatGPT Unveils: 5 Worst European Cars for Your Money
European cars often evoke images of sleek design, superior engineering, and luxury. However, not every European model guarantees value for your money. Here’s a look at five European cars that, based on various data analyses, might not be the wisest investment.
1. 2010 BMW X5
The 2010 BMW X5, while offering a luxurious interior and robust performance, is notorious for its high maintenance costs. Common issues include problematic cooling systems, leaky oil gaskets, and electrical gremlins. The cost of repairs, combined with the frequency of visits to the mechanic, makes this model a potentially expensive choice for long-term ownership.
2. 2009 Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen’s 2009 Passat presents several challenges that might deter buyers. Known for its transmission failures and oil leaks, this model also suffers from issues in the fuel system and electrical glitches. While the Passat offers a comfortable ride, these reliability concerns can lead to costly maintenance over time.
3. 2012 Audi A4
The Audi A4 from 2012, though stylish and well-equipped, has a history of engine problems, including excessive oil consumption and issues with the timing chain. Owners have also reported electrical issues and problems with the transmission. The high cost of parts and labor for repairs can make this model an expensive venture.
4. 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
The Mercedes-Benz R-Class of 2007, an attempt at a luxury crossover, fell short in terms of reliability. Common complaints include suspension problems, issues with the air conditioning system, and costly engine repairs. Its below-average fuel efficiency and clunky handling also detract from its appeal.
5. 2011 Volvo XC90
While Volvo is celebrated for safety, the 2011 XC90 struggled with reliability. Key concerns for owners include transmission problems, electrical system failures, and less than stellar fuel economy. The cost of maintenance and repairs, coupled with its aging design, makes it a less desirable option in the competitive SUV market.
While these models come from respected European brands, they illustrate that not every vehicle from a renowned manufacturer is a guaranteed hit. It’s always wise to conduct thorough research, including looking at different model years or considering other vehicles in the same class, before making a purchase.
Editor's note: This article was produced via automated technology and then fine-tuned and verified for accuracy by a member of GOBankingRates' editorial team.
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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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FAISALABAD - The Dolphin force arrested 3497 criminals including 437 proclaimed offenders (POs) from Faisalabad during 2023. Police Spokesman Muhammad Nawaz said here on Sunday that the Dolphin force arrested 865 history-sheeters and 437 POs in addition to nabbing 303 kite-sellers and 72 shopkeepers on the charge of illegal decanting of gas during the year.
He said that the Dolphin force also nabbed 754 illicit weapon-holders and 626 drug-traffickers and recovered heavy quantity of drugs. The force also arrested 512 dacoits and robbers and recovered looted items including golden jewellery, cash, mobile phones, etc. from them. The force also checked 335,235 suspected criminals, 27,0581 motorcycles and 66,113 vehicles during this period, he said and added that the force also reunited 23 missing children with their families in addition to helping 5,993 people in time of need.
FIVE FACTORIES FINED FOR ECOCIDE
The Environment Protection Department has imposed a fine of Rs.1.5 million on five factories on the charges of violating the law and polluting the environment in different parts of Faisalabad. Deputy Director Johar Abbas Randhawa said here on Sunday that environment teams checked various factories and mills and found five of them on Satiana Road, Jaranala-Khurarianwala Road, Jaranwala Road and Nishatabad-Jhumra Road involved in burning prohibited materials and polluting the environment. Therefore, the teams imposed a fine of Rs.300,000 each on four factories situated at Jaranwala Road and Jaranwala-Khurarianwala Road whereas the owner of a textile unit situated at Nishatabad-Jhumra Road was fined Rs.200,000 and the textile unit situated at Satiana Road Rs100,000, he added.
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This year has been an eventful one for space exploration, with numerous discoveries and missions that have left scientists and enthusiasts alike in awe. Let’s take a look back at some of the most significant space stories of 2023.
Asteroid Sample Returns to Earth
A capsule containing asteroid material collected from the asteroid Bennu by NASA’s Osiris-Rex spacecraft safely landed in Utah in September. Analyses of the sample have revealed evidence of high-carbon material and water, providing intriguing possibilities about the origin of life.
Psyche Mission
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft has embarked on a mission to observe an asteroid primarily composed of metal. This mission aims to gather new insights into the formation of rocky planets, including Earth, by studying the asteroid’s data.
Laser Communication Demonstration
The Psyche spacecraft is also testing a laser-based communication method that promises to revolutionize data transmission between Earth and deep space missions. A recent demonstration showcased how quickly a video sent via laser technology reached an observatory in California.
Oldest Black Hole Discovery
Scientists announced the discovery of the oldest black hole ever found, believed to have formed approximately 470 million years after the Big Bang. This finding further supports the theory of supermassive black holes existing in the early universe.
European Telescope Reveals the “Dark Universe”
The European Space Agency (ESA) unveiled the first images from its Euclid space telescope, designed to study dark matter and dark energy, which constitute 95 percent of the universe. These groundbreaking images provided new insights into galaxies located 240 million light-years away.
Webb Telescope Observes Distant Black Hole
Data collected by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope enabled astronomers to identify the most distant, active supermassive black hole known to date. This black hole resides at the center of a galaxy called CEERS 1019, estimated to have existed 570 million years after the Big Bang.
Ingenuity Helicopter Explores Mars
NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter continues to perform exceptionally well during its tests on Mars. With over 66 successful flights, Ingenuity has paved the way for future space exploration helicopters. NASA is also conducting experiments on Earth, testing equipment for future missions.
India Successfully Lands on the Moon
In a remarkable achievement, India became the fourth country to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon. The Chandrayaan-3 moon lander touched down near the moon’s south pole, potentially unlocking vast amounts of frozen water and minerals.
Chinese Water Discovery on the Moon
Chinese scientists made an important discovery during the Chang’e 5 mission when they found evidence of water in small beads collected from the moon’s surface. This finding suggests the presence of a massive water source, although the practicality of mining it remains a challenge.
2023 has undoubtedly been an exciting year for space exploration, with these discoveries and missions pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and taking us one step closer to unlocking the mysteries of the universe.
FAQ
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An asteroid is a celestial object made of rock and metal that orbits the sun, but is smaller than a planet.
What is dark matter?
Dark matter refers to an invisible form of matter that does not emit, absorb, or reflect light. It is believed to make up a significant portion of the universe and has gravitational effects on visible matter.
What is a black hole?
A black hole is a region in space with extremely strong gravitational forces that nothing, not even light, can escape from.
What is laser-based communication?
Laser-based communication is a method of transmitting data using laser beams instead of traditional radio frequency signals. It offers faster and more efficient communication between spacecraft and ground stations.
What is the Big Bang?
The Big Bang is the scientific theory that explains the origin and expansion of the universe. It suggests that the universe began as an extremely hot and dense state approximately 13.8 billion years ago.
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Seal playfully tugs at scuba diver's hat in cute moment caught on cam
A doctor, scuba diver and underwater videographer has made more than a few friends underwater since he started diving in the UK nearly 20 years ago.
Video from Ben Burville, who works by day as a doctor in the coastal town of Amble, Northumberland, shows him scuba diving with two curious seals, one of which tugs at his scuba hat while the other holds his hand.
The adorable moment is one of dozens Burville has caught on camera since he started swimming with the seals decades ago.
In his latest, Burville posted the video to X with the caption, "I had a strange feeling that there was something behind me."
Burville says he specializes in UK marine life and researching dolphins and seals.
Watch: Moose deadpans to camera after getting pied in the face with snow
Earlier this month, two lucky fishermen had an awe-inspiring encounter when they spotted a "superpod" of hundreds of dolphins just off the coast of Sussex in the English Channel.
Jake Davison, who recorded the video, told FOX Television Stations that he and his companion had been out fishing for a few hours when they "spotted a huge commotion."
Dolphins spotted by fishermen on December 6, 2023. (Credit: Muscle Fishing via Storyful)
In this footage, dolphins are seen leaping above the water’s surface around Davison’s boat, creating a mesmerizing sea spectacle.
FOX's Stephanie Weaver contributed to this report.
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Toni Braxton Addresses Rumor She and Birdman Got Married
Over the weekend, the rumor mill was buzzing that Birdman and Toni Braxton tied the knot. Well, Toni finally addressed the marriage rumors.
Toni Braxton Addresses Marriage Rumors to Birdman
On Sunday (Dec. 30), Toni Braxton jumped on her Instagram page to address the rumors that she and Birdman eloped and got married in a private ceremony in Mexico. In her post, the Grammy Award-winning singer denied that she got hitched to the No. 1 Stunna.
"My dear friend [Birdman] and I are not married...never been married. We are both single," Toni wrote in her missive, which can be seen below.
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So How Did the Birdman and Toni Braxton Marriage Rumor Get Started?
It's unclear how the marriage rumor got started. However, Toni's sister, Tamar Braxton, caught wind of the rumor and talked about it on IG Live.
In the video below, Tamar is with her fiance Jeremy "JR" Robinson and informed her fans that she did see the marriage rumor on social media. The singer joked, "Let me find out they (Toni and Birdman) got married before us."
"But, they’ve been together 14,000 umpteen years!" she added.
Tamar also responded to a story on The Shade Room about Toni shooting down the marriage rumor.
The "All the Way Home" singer wrote in the comment section: "My dear friend is wild. And ima mind my business and ride for my sister till the wheels fall [off] and then we walking or someone to drive us."
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Toni Braxton and Birdman Remain Strong Friends
Although Toni and Birdman are not husband and wife, they have been off and on for several years, according to reports. In January of 2019, the couple reportedly announced their break up and canceled their proposed wedding.
In spite of that, Toni later confirmed that she and Birdman are still together and their friendship is still strong. In fact, in November of 2023, Toni posted a romantic message to Birdman on Instagram, which can be seen below.
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Young Couple’s Tragic End Sparks Capital Murder Investigation in San Antonio
In a chilling incident that has sent shockwaves through the city of San Antonio, an 18-year-old pregnant woman, identified as Savanah Nicole Soto, and her 22-year-old boyfriend, Matthew Guerra, were discovered dead in their car, their lives abruptly ended by gunshot wounds to the head. The couple, who had been reported missing just prior to the Christmas holidays, now find themselves at the center of a criminal investigation as authorities grapple with the grim task of determining the circumstances surrounding their untimely deaths.
A Tragic Discovery
The bodies were found in a car parked near an apartment complex in San Antonio. The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the identities of Soto and Guerra, marking the start of a capital murder case that has the community holding its breath. Adding to the tragedy, Soto was not only pregnant but past her delivery date when she was reported missing after failing to attend a critical medical appointment.
Seeking Justice
San Antonio police are now in hot pursuit of two individuals spotted on surveillance footage near the location of the grim discovery. As the investigation proceeds, the police are treating the case as a potential double murder, with no known suspects yet identified. Savanah Soto’s family, still reeling from the loss of Soto’s 15-year-old brother to gun violence last year, have made a heartfelt plea to those responsible to turn themselves in.
A City in Mourning
The tragic incident has cast a pall over what is usually a time of joy and celebration. The loss of such young lives, including that of an unborn child, has left the city in mourning and has served as a stark reminder of the ongoing issue of gun violence. As investigators work tirelessly to bring the perpetrators to justice, the city of San Antonio can only hope for a swift resolution to this heartrending case.
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Best Expensive-Looking Things You Can Buy at Marshall’s
Marshall’s, a treasure trove for bargain hunters, is known for offering high-quality items at significantly reduced prices. What makes shopping at Marshall’s unique is the thrill of uncovering luxurious-looking items at affordable prices. Here are eight expensive-looking finds you can score at Marshall’s, proving that elegance and style don’t always have to break the bank.
Designer Clothing and Accessories
Marshall’s is a haven for fashion enthusiasts looking for designer labels without the designer price tags. From high-end brands to emerging designers, the store offers a variety of clothing and accessories. Luxurious silk blouses, cashmere sweaters, and designer jeans are often available at a fraction of their original cost. The key to finding these gems is frequent visits, as the stock is continually changing.
Fine Jewelry and Watches
Among the glittering treasures of Marshall’s are pieces of fine jewelry and watches. These items, ranging from sterling silver necklaces to elegant timepieces, often come from well-known brands. While these pieces might not be the latest collection from top designers, they offer the same quality and sophistication.
High-Quality Leather Goods
Marshall’s stocks an impressive array of leather goods, including handbags, wallets, and belts. These items, crafted from high-grade leather, look and feel luxurious. Brands like Michael Kors, Kate Spade, and Coach often find their way onto the shelves, allowing shoppers to snag a high-end bag at a bargain price.
Beauty Products
The beauty section at Marshall’s is a goldmine for high-end skincare, makeup, and fragrances. Shoppers can find premium brands that are typically sold in exclusive stores or high-end department stores. These products, from serums and moisturizers to perfumes and lipsticks, are often available for a fraction of the usual cost.
Gourmet Food and Cookware
Marshall’s isn’t just about fashion and beauty; it also offers a range of gourmet food items and top-of-the-line cookware. Olive oils from Italy, artisanal chocolates, and specialty teas are just a few of the delicacies that can be found. Alongside these, shoppers can discover cookware and kitchen gadgets from esteemed brands like Le Creuset and Cuisinart, adding a touch of luxury to their kitchen without the hefty price tag.
Home Decor and Furniture
The home section of Marshall’s is filled with luxurious-looking decor items and furniture. From plush throw pillows and designer lamps to elegant vases and artwork, these pieces can transform any space. The store also occasionally stocks furniture items like accent chairs and side tables, offering a high-end look without the high-end cost.
Shoes
For shoe aficionados, Marshall’s presents an array of stylish options from coveted brands. Whether it’s a pair of classic pumps, trendy sneakers, or elegant boots, the store offers quality footwear that looks much more expensive than it is. It’s not uncommon to find Italian leather shoes or designer brands among the aisles.
Luggage
For travelers seeking luxury luggage without the luxury price, Marshall’s offers options from brands like Samsonite and Delsey. These suitcases and travel bags combine style and functionality, making them a smart and sophisticated choice for any journey.
The Takeaway
Marshall’s is a paradise for those who love luxury but are budget conscious. With its ever-changing inventory and surprise finds, each visit promises new discoveries. The trick to making the most of Marshall’s is to visit regularly, keep an open mind, and be ready to hunt for those hidden gems. Whether it’s fashion, beauty, home decor, or more, Marshall’s offers an array of expensive-looking items that won’t drain your wallet.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — (AP) — Panthers owner David Tepper threw the contents of a drink into the visiting crowd near the end of Carolina's 26-0 loss at Jacksonville on Sunday.
Tepper’s reaction came after rookie Bryce Young was intercepted with less than 3 minutes to play. It was unclear whether Tepper was reacting to something said to him or the latest miscue for the team with the NFL’s worst record.
General manager Scott Fitterer was standing near Tepper when he tossed the remnants of his drink while watching the game from a club suite.
The Panthers (2-14) dropped to 0-9 on the road and were shut out for the first time since losing to Atlanta in Week 12 in 2002. They also clinched the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft in April — a selection that will go to Chicago.
Nothing went right in this one for Carolina, and had Jacksonville not gone 1 for 5 scoring in the red zone, the outcome likely would have been way more lopsided.
Bryce Young completed 19 of 32 passes for 112 yards, with an interception, and was sacked six times. He now has been sacked a whopping 59 times.
“Yeah, not fun. Not fun at all,” Young said. “It’s on us. It’s what we put out. It’s our tape. It’s what we did. We own it, accept it. It is what it is, but it’s not fun.”
Carolina had issues before the coin flip.
Kicker Eddy Pineiro injured his right hamstring in pregame warmups and was unable to go. Starting linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill handled the opening kickoff, and interim coach Chris Tabor kept his offense on the field for a fourth-and-7 play in normal field-goal range on the team’s opening drive.
Young was sacked and took a shot to his back. He spent several minutes getting checked on the sideline and returned in time for the next series.
“Obviously when there’s only one kicker on your 48, that’s a tough deal,” Tabor said.
Cornerback Jaycee Horn (toe) also was a late scratch after going through warmups. Horn had been scheduled to play, and Tabor even made CJ Henderson inactive. But Horn couldn’t go, so Shaquill Griffin was thrust into the starting lineup.
Griffin was burned for a 48-yard gain, part of a lackluster performance all around for the visitors.
“I’m disappointed, obviously, and that’s a pretty generic answer,” Tabor said. “Did not see it coming. I will tip my hat to the Jaguars. The way we were trending, I did not see this performance coming down.
“We never got on track. We talked a lot about starting fast this week, and we did not do that. ... How are you going to deal with it? There’s only two choices: It’s either character or compromise. Those are questions for everybody.”
The Panthers had more injury issues during the game. Guard Cade Mays left with a finger injury and then linebacker Marquis Haynes, a sixth-year pro who grew up in Jacksonville, was carted off the field in the third quarter with a concussion. He was taken to a hospital for further testing and did not fly home with the team.
Haynes flashed a thumbs-up sign to the crowd as he left the stadium. It was one of the few occasions Carolina fans had to cheer.
The Panthers finished with 124 yards, were 1 of 13 on third down and had defensive lineman Derrick Brown ejected along with Jacksonville left tackle Cam Robinson late in the fourth. They ripped off each other's helmets after a play.
“Missed opportunities. Just execution top to bottom,” Young said. “There’s a long list of stuff I’ve got to do better, and then offensively we all take responsibility. We all look in the mirror, and I think ‘disconnected’ is a good word.
“Just wasn’t executing, wasn’t translating, and as far as the offense, that’s on me.”
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UConn vs. DePaul Predictions, BetMGM Promo Codes, & Picks: Spread, Total - January 2
Tuesday's contest between the No. 5 UConn Huskies (11-2, 1-1 Big East) and DePaul Blue Demons (3-9, 0-1 Big East) at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion has a projected final score of 82-63 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of heavily favored UConn, so it should be a one-sided matchup. The game will start at 6:30 PM ET on January 2.
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UConn vs. DePaul Game Info & Odds
- Date: Tuesday, January 2, 2024
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Where: Storrs, Connecticut
- Venue: Harry A. Gampel Pavilion
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- Prediction: UConn 82, DePaul 63
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- Computer Predicted Total: 144.8
UConn has a 7-5-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to DePaul, who is 4-7-0 ATS. The Huskies are 6-6-0 and the Blue Demons are 4-7-0 in terms of hitting the over.
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- The Huskies' +244 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 18.8 points per game) is a result of scoring 83 points per game (37th in college basketball) while giving up 64.2 per outing (38th in college basketball).
- UConn wins the rebound battle by an average of 10.4 boards. It is pulling down 39.6 rebounds per game (68th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 29.2 per outing.
- UConn knocks down 8.1 three-pointers per game (127th in college basketball) at a 32.7% rate (223rd in college basketball), compared to the 6.1 per game its opponents make at a 35.1% rate.
- The Huskies rank seventh in college basketball by averaging 109 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 58th in college basketball, allowing 84.4 points per 100 possessions.
- UConn has come up on top in the turnover battle by 1.2 turnovers per game, committing 9.5 (30th in college basketball action) while forcing 10.7 (294th in college basketball).
DePaul Performance Insights
- The Blue Demons' -102 scoring differential (being outscored by 8.5 points per game) is a result of putting up 66.9 points per game (331st in college basketball) while giving up 75.4 per outing (283rd in college basketball).
- DePaul falls short in the rebound battle by an average of 4.9 boards. It pulls down 31.3 rebounds per game (350th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 36.2.
- DePaul makes 6.9 three-pointers per game (244th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.2 on average.
- DePaul has lost the turnover battle on average this season, committing 13.3 per game (298th in college basketball) while forcing 10.7 (294th in college basketball).
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ISLAMABAD - For the first time in the country’s history, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected Rs.1021 billion in a single month (Dec 2023).
Revenue collection for the month of December as well as for the first six months of the current financial year 2023-24 were also surpassed the targets, said Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in a statement here.
“Federal Board of Revenue creates history by collecting Rs.1021 billion in December, 2023 and after adjusting refunds of Rs.38 billion issued during the month, reached net collection of Rs.984 billion,” said the FBR.
It further said that target for the first six months was Rs.4425 billion (as agreed with IMF), which was surpassed by Rs 43 billion and recorded collection of Rs.4468 billion. FBR in the corresponding six months of the previous year collected Rs.3428 billion, thus registering an increase of more than Rs 1 trillion. This is despite the fact that refunds of Rs.230 billion have been issued against Rs.177 billion issued during the corresponding period of the previous year and continuous import compression.
Contraction in imports continues to impede revenues collected at the import stage. In the past the revenue mix at the import stage and domestic taxes used to be 50:50. This has now changed to 36:64 and FBR has absorbed the entire impact of import compression through raising more revenues domestically, the statement said. The ratio of direct and indirect taxes has also altered and the share of Direct Taxes has increased to 49% for the first 6 months. However, in December alone the share of Direct taxes was recorded at 59%. This share also registered an increase of 41% in the first 6 months as compared to the corresponding period of previous year. Again, within Direct Taxes, FBR during the past two years, has reduced the share of withholding taxes from 70% to 55-58%. However, during December 2023, share of withholding taxes has been recorded as low as 40%.
It would not be out of place to mention, that, FBR collected 1 trillion as annual collection back in 2007-08. It took 50 years to achieve this milestone. In a span of only 15 years, this feat has been accomplished in a single month; through untiring efforts, sheer dedication and hardwork of field formations and top brass of FBR.
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Summary: Capcom recently shared an intriguing render of Akuma from Street Fighter 6 on Twitter, revealing a darker and more menacing look for the character. While fans already knew about Akuma’s aged appearance and gray hair in the upcoming game, this new image showcases a particularly demonic and undead portrayal. The render signifies Akuma “raging into 2024” as he is set to be released in the spring of that year. Interestingly, Ed is confirmed as the next DLC combatant, with a winter 2024 release window.
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Q: How does Akuma’s new render in Street Fighter 6 differ from previous teases?
A: Akuma’s latest render stands out with a darker and more menacing look, emphasizing his demonic and undead state.
Q: When is Akuma set to be released in Street Fighter 6?
A: Akuma is scheduled for a spring 2024 release.
Q: Who is the next DLC combatant in Street Fighter 6?
A: Ed is confirmed as the next DLC combatant, expected to become available in winter 2024.
Q: What is significant about Akuma’s portrayal in Street Fighter history?
A: Akuma has been a fan favorite character due to his unique story and gameplay. He made his debut in Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo, was banned from competitive play due to his superiority, and later became the first Capcom character to fight alongside Marvel’s X-Men.
Q: How popular has Akuma been in previous Street Fighter games?
A: Akuma has consistently been a popular choice among players, as seen in Street Fighter 5’s character usage statistics. Expect his popularity to continue in Street Fighter 6.
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Home Care Marketing Pros Announces CareFunnels Software Integration with AxisCare
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BRADENTON, FL, USA, December 31, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Home Care Marketing Pros is pleased to announce integration of their CareFunnels™ software with AxisCare's home care management software. This integration offers home care providers an easier way to manage and track their caregiver and client leads in one location.— Jason Chagnon
Together, CareFunnels and AxisCare will be able to better assist home care providers as they focus on delivering the best in-home care possible.
Through AxisCare and CareFunnels, agencies combine powerful marketing components, easy scheduling workflow, and more, with strategic data intelligence, automation and marketing source attribution to help them stand out amongst their competitors.
“We are very happy to be integrated with AxisCare. Their reputation is second to none in the industry,” says Jason Chagnon, CEO of Home Care Marketing Pros. “We are excited about the many advantages our customers will have with this integration between our two platforms. Together, Home Care Marketing Pros and AxisCare will be able to better assist home care providers as they focus on delivering the best in-home care possible.”
CareFunnels is a web-based software that allows users the ability to manage their home care agency sales, marketing and recruiting efforts from any device. CareFunnels provides comprehensive marketing features that help users keep track of leads, referral sources, and marketing appointments and interviews. CareFunnels manages everything from receiving the new lead, to communication and scheduling in-home care consultations. The client and caregiver data is then sent seamlessly to AxisCare.
Managing caregivers becomes even easier since AxisCare tracks each caregiver’s schedule requests. AxisCare goes a step further and manages what certifications and evaluations need to be completed by the individual. Family care portals, texting/emailing open visits to caregivers, and full scale automated telephony features are just a few ways AxisCare helps their clients grow faster than their competitors. With AxisCare’s user-friendly customized features, agencies can truly make the software unique to their own operations.
As the need for quality in-home care continues to grow, so do the number of agencies. In order for agencies to stand out among their competitors, marketing efforts are more crucial than ever. This AxisCare and CareFunnels integration will give home care providers the tools and the advantages they need for success.
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Carr throws for 2 TDs to help the Saints beat the Bucs 23-13 and tie NFC South standings
TAMPA, Fla. - Derek Carr threw for 197 yards and two touchdowns to help the New Orleans Saints stop Tampa Bay’s four-game winning streak and climb back into a tie for first place in the NFC South with a 23-13 victory over Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Carr tossed TD passes of 4 yards to Juwan Johnson and 22 yards to Taysom Hill in the first half. The Saints defense did its part to keep the Bucs (8-8) from clinching their third consecutive division title, too, by intercepting Mayfield twice and forcing a pair of fumbles.
Tampa Bay can still repeat as NFC South champions by winning at division rival Carolina in next week’s regular-season finale. The Saints (8-8) close with a division game at home against Atlanta.
Carr completed 24 of 32 passes without an interception to outshine Mayfield, who played some of the best ball of his career during the four-game winning streak that carried the Bucs to the brink of clinching a fourth straight playoff berth.
The No. 1 overall pick from the 2018 draft, who’s with his fourth team in six seasons, threw for nine touchdowns vs. one interception during the four-game surge that followed a stretch in which Tampa Bay lost six of seven.
Pressured all game by the Saints pass rush, Mayfield went 22 of 33 for 309 yards with two interceptions and two TDs on Sunday. He was sacked twice and didn’t get the Bucs into the end zone until the fourth quarter, when Trey Palmer finished a 91-yard drive with a 22-yard TD catch.
Chris Godwin caught the second TD pass from Mayfield, scoring on a 47-yard reception with 1:37 remaining.
New Orleans led 17-0 at halftime, running twice as many plays (38 to Tampa Bay’s 19) and outgaining the Bucs 202 yards to 44 up to that point. Mayfield was 5 of 10 for 43 yards passing through two quarters, with most of his production coming on a 33-yard completion to Mike Evans.
After turning the ball over just two times during their month-long surge, the Bucs lost the turnover battle 4-0 to the Saints.
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Saints: WR Juwan Johnson (shoulder) left the game in the first quarter but returned. ... LB Nephi Sewell (knee) was carted off early in the second quarter and did not return. Two plays later, T Landon Young (knee) limped off with help from trainers.
Buccaneers: LB Shaquil Barrett (groin) and CB Carlton Davis (concussion) were inactive after being injured the previous week against Jacksonville. ... S Kaevon Merriweather (quad) left the game in the fourth quarter.
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Saints: Return home to host the Falcons in the regular-season finale.
Buccaneers: Get another chance at clinching what would be a franchise-record third straight division title.
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Career Cushioning: Navigating the Uncertain Terrain of the Modern Economy
In the wake of massive layoffs and economic fluctuations, the concept of ‘Career Cushioning’ emerges as a beacon for professionals navigating the uncertain terrain of the modern economy. This proactive strategy, an offshoot of the ‘financial cushioning’ principle, encourages individuals to fortify their career trajectories by investing in skill enhancement, networking, and personal branding.
Seismic Shifts in the Labour Market
The labour market of 2023 underwent significant changes, marked by a downturn in job postings and an upswing in layoffs. The dynamic has underscored the need for strategic career planning. Career strategist, Tobi Oulwole, advocates the use of AI tools for resume updates, soft skill enhancement, and personal branding to gain a competitive edge. Simultaneously, career consultant Sweta Regmi underlines the importance of a SWOT analysis for self-assessment and the unearthing of hidden job opportunities through networking.
The New Year Resolution: Career Progression
As the new year dawns, common resolutions encompass health, financial stability, personal development, career progression, and relationship strengthening. Practical strategies such as holistic health approaches, detailed budgeting, setting clear objectives for personal growth, and skill identification and acquisition for career progression are recommended. The idea of career cushioning resonates with the goal of career progression, encouraging continuous learning and adaptability.
The Economy: Perception versus Reality
Despite robust economic indicators, including low unemployment rates, rising wages, and increased retail sales, public sentiment leans towards economic struggle. This perception, fuelled by media coverage and social consensus, is also influenced by escalating prices, wage gaps, and challenges in the housing market. Researcher Will Stancil has been working to reverse this negative sentiment, with signs pointing towards a slow but perceptible shift towards a more optimistic economic outlook.
Career Cushioning, therefore, serves as a pragmatic approach in the face of changing economic landscapes, empowering individuals to take control of their career paths, prepare for potential disruptions, and create a buffer against job loss. In a world where job security is increasingly elusive, this strategy could be the key to achieving long-term career stability and success.
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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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ISLAMABAD - Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has resorted to six to eight hours of power load-management in all operation circles of the company due to a gap in demand and supply.
According to IESCO spokesperson, load management would be ended after the restoration of normal supply to the company from the national grid system. The company regretted the inconvenience to the valued consumers, he said. He said the load management schedule has already been uploaded at the IESCO website.
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🎙️🎧 Michelle Peterson sat down and shared her heartbreaking story that is every parent's worst nightmare. Michelle worked with state representatives to ensure groomers pay for their crimes. Her local action made national impact and caught the attention of "America's Feature" - a nonprofit organization that fights to stop child exploitation and trafficking.
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Summary: Google Messages users are experiencing a bug where they are unable to schedule messages for dates after today. The calendar picker in the app is grayed out for future dates, and manually entering a date is also not allowed. Although some users can still schedule messages for December 31, 2024, this is an annoyance for those who rely on the scheduling feature. This bug seems to be limited to Google Messages, as other Android apps like Gmail are unaffected.
Google Messages Users Encounter Roadblock in Scheduling Messages
Users of Google Messages have recently reported a glitch in the app’s scheduling feature. While attempting to schedule messages, users have discovered that they are unable to select any dates beyond the present day. The calendar picker within the app displays future dates as grayed out, making it impossible to schedule messages for those days.
In addition to the issue with the calendar picker, manually entering a date using the keyboard yields an error message stating, “Date not allowed,” preventing users from bypassing the bug.
Interestingly, despite the limitation on future dates, December 31, 2024, remains available as an option for scheduling messages. It is unclear why this specific date is unaffected while all others are rendered inaccessible.
Unfortunately, there is no immediate solution to this problem. Some users have resorted to using the preset “Tomorrow, 8:00 AM” as a last resort for scheduling messages, but it may not be a viable workaround for everyone.
Google has acknowledged the issue and will likely address it in upcoming beta updates. However, users are advised to monitor the situation and observe if the bug persists when we actually reach the year 2024.
It is important to note that this bug appears to be isolated to Google Messages. Other Android apps that offer scheduling capabilities, such as Gmail, are functioning as intended and do not experience the same limitations.
FAQ
Q: Is the scheduling bug in Google Messages impacting all users?
A: No, not all users are affected by this bug. It seems to be occurring sporadically.
Q: Can users manually enter a date to schedule messages?
A: No, attempting to manually enter a date results in an error message stating, “Date not allowed.”
Q: Will Google address this issue in future updates?
A: Yes, Google has acknowledged the bug and is expected to release beta updates to resolve it soon.
Q: Are other Android apps experiencing the same scheduling issue?
A: No, other Android apps like Gmail that offer scheduling capabilities are unaffected by this bug.
Sources:
– Google Messages scheduling bug: [domain]
– Gmail unaffected by scheduling bug: [domain]
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Panarin has hat trick, Shesterkin makes 34 saves on 28th birthday, and Rangers beat Lightning 5-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Artemi Panarin scored three goals, Igor Shesterkin made 34 saves on his 28th birthday, and the NHL-leading New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Saturday night.
Vincent Trocheck had a goal and three assists, and Chris Kreider also scored for New York. Alexis Lafrenière had two assists, and Mika Zibanejad had an assist for a career-high 10-game point streak.
The Rangers are the first team to reach 50 points for the first time since winning their last Stanley Cup in 1993-94. New York, which lost 4-3 at Florida on Friday night, is 6-0 in the second of back-to-back games this season.
"Overall, pretty gutsy effort out of us in a pretty tough back-to-back" Rangers captain Jacob Trouba said.
Tampa Bay’s Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 16 shots and NHL points leader Nikita Kucherov scored his 25th goal.
The Lightning’s 39 points through 37 games is one behind their total after the same number of games in 2016-17, which was the last time they missed the playoffs.
Tampa Bay has 80 shot attempts, compared to the Rangers’ 37.
"The pucks we threw at the net, the chances we had, for us to only get one, that’s tough," Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper said. "Those are the things we’ve just got to keep doing."
Panarin had two third-period goals, including one on a power play to complete his sixth hat trick and give him 23 this season. He entered with two goals in 17 previous games against Tampa Bay.
"It seems like he somehow continues to get better," Trocheck said. "And he’s taking more and more steps forward, which is kind of crazy to think. He’s obviously an outstanding hockey player, one of the best in the league."
Panarin’s career high is 32 goals, set in 2019-20.
Lightning captain Steven Stamkos played in his 1,037th game to tie Vincent Lecavalier’s team record for most games and had an assist.
Shesterkin turned aside Stamkos’ slot shot in the second and Victor Hedman’s in-close third-period chance. He is 6-0-1 against Tampa Bay.
Panarin scored 1:51 into the game off a pass from Trocheck during a 2-on-none that came about when Hedman fell going for the puck at the defensive blue line.
Trocheck made it 2-0 at 7:36 of the first when he poked home a loose puck in the crease.
After Kucherov had a power-play goal late in the second, Kreider reinstated the two-goal lead to complete a 2-on-1 just 51 seconds later. Kreider has a point in six straight games.
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Rangers: Host Carolina on Tuesday night.
Lightning: Play Sunday night at home against Montreal.
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Musician Charles Yang describes his metamorphosis from classically-trained violinist to world-renowned artist.
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Egyptian Stock Exchange Records Largest Annual Gain Since 2016
In a defining achievement for Egypt’s financial landscape, the nation’s stock exchange has registered its most substantial yearly gain since 2016. This surge, reflective of bolstered investor confidence and positive responses to government-led economic policies and reforms, is a testament to the country’s economic stability and a nod towards the efficacy of measures implemented to boost investment and growth.
EGX30 Triumphs Amidst Inflation and Currency Concerns
The blue-chip index EGX30 advanced 0.8%, extending its 2023 gains to a robust 70.5%. Investors turning towards the stock market as a hedge against high inflation and a weakening domestic currency fuelled this growth. The Commercial International Bank, the nation’s top lender, saw its value soar by 75% over the year. Simultaneously, the tobacco monopoly Eastern Company closed the year with a staggering 98.5% increase from its value at the beginning of 2023.
Inflation and Currency Woes
Egypt has been grappling with rising annual inflation for two years, peaking at a record 38% in September. Parallelly, the domestic currency has experienced a significant drop, falling to approximately 50 pounds against the US dollar on the black market, a stark contrast to the official rate of 30.85 pounds.
Financial Leverage and Market Equilibrium
The Egyptian stock exchange witnessed a ten-fold increase in volumes in 2023, rising from LE20 billion to LE200 billion. This was largely attributed to the Financial Regulatory Authority’s introduction of short selling, a strategy aimed at boosting Egypt’s equity market. This financial leverage is expected to continue in 2024, accompanied by derivatives, to inject additional liquidity into the local equity market. The ongoing political stability in Egypt has been a pivotal force behind these reform measures and economic growth. Short selling, according to finance experts, is designed to establish market equilibrium and enhance market performance.
Investment bank JP Morgan has suggested strategies such as market neutral strategies, long/short hedged strategies, and 130/30 strategies. The ripple effect of the stock market’s success is anticipated to influence various aspects of the economy, potentially leading to increased foreign investment, a stronger currency, and improved economic prospects for businesses and individuals alike.
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Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne on Jan. 14
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced Sunday that she plans to abdicate after 52 years and hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.
The queen, who is Europe’s longest-reigning living monarch, announced during her New Year’s speech that she would step down on Jan. 14th, which is the anniversary of her own accession to the throne at age 31 following the death of her father, King Frederik IX.
Margrethe, 83, said the back surgery she underwent in early 2023 led to “thoughts about the future” and when to pass on the responsibilities of the crown to her son. “I have decided that now is the right time,” she said in her speech.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen paid tribute to her in a statement, offering a “heartfelt thank you to Her Majesty the Queen for her lifelong dedication and tireless efforts for the Kingdom.”
Margrethe is the “epitome of Denmark” Frederiksen’s statement read, and “throughout the years has put words and feelings into who we are as a people and as a nation.”
The 6-foot-tall (1.82-meters-tall), chain-smoking Margrethe has been one of the most popular public figures in Denmark, where the monarch’s role is largely ceremonial. She often walked the streets of Copenhagen virtually unescorted and won the admiration of Danes for her warm manners and for her talents as a linguist and designer.
A keen skier, she was a member of a Danish women’s air force unit as a princess, taking part in judo courses and endurance tests in the snow. Margrethe remained tough even as she grew older. In 2011, at age 70, she visited Danish troops in southern Afghanistan wearing a military jumpsuit.
As monarch, she crisscrossed the country and regularly visited Greenland and the Faeroe Islands, the two semi-independent territories which are part of the Danish Realm, and was met everywhere by cheering crowds.
Denmark has Europe’s oldest ruling monarchy, which traces its line back to the Viking king Gorm the Old, who died in 958. Although Magrethe is head of state, the Danish Constitution strictly ruled out her involvement in party politics.
Yet the queen was clearly well-versed in law and knew the contents of the legislation she was called upon to sign.
She received training in French and English from her earliest years, as well as Swedish from her mother. In addition to archaeology, she studied philosophy, political science and economics at universities in Copenhagen, Aarhus and Cambridge along with the London School of Economics and the Sorbonne in Paris.
Ever since his birth on May 26, 1968, Frederik André Henrik Christian has been the heir to the Danish throne.
He is the oldest son of Queen Margrethe and her late French-born husband, Prince Henrik, who died February 2018. Frederik, 55, has a younger brother, Prince Joachim.
Since the age of 18, he has served as regent whenever his mother was outside the kingdom and carried out official duties, shaking hands with thousands and receiving foreign dignitaries.
The queen’s announcement made up only a few sentences at the end of her wide-ranging New Year’s speech which reflected on the “turbulence and upheaval in the world” amid the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, and the climate crisis.
But she also thanked her nation’s people for “the warmth and hospitality I meet with everywhere in Denmark.”
While lavishing accolades on the queen, the prime minister also looked to the future.
“In the new year, Crown Prince Frederik will be proclaimed king. Crown Princess Mary will become queen. The kingdom will have a new regent and a new royal couple,” he said in his statement. “We can look forward to all of this in the knowledge that they are ready for the responsibility and the task.”
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