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top646 game How many SEC teams are actually in playoff contention? Just three teams in the league have two or fewer losses after a . Does that mean the SEC is down to just three playoff possibilities? Or does a three-loss team have a shot? We wouldn’t write off the three-loss teams. Especially Texas A&M. The Aggies can get an automatic berth with a win over Texas and a win over Georgia in the SEC title game. And both Alabama and Ole Miss have wins over Georgia. However, we think there will be just three SEC teams in the bracket in Tuesday’s set of College Football Playoff rankings. Here’s how we think the bracket will look after getting . The Ducks were off in Week 13 and are the only undefeated team remaining at the top level of college football. Texas got a win over a Kentucky team that couldn’t make the most of any opportunities it had. Quinn Ewers suffered an ankle injury in the win and the Longhorns hope it’s minor heading into that big matchup with the Aggies. Miami did what it needed to against Wake Forest. A win in Week 14 puts the Hurricanes in the ACC title game against SMU. Ashton Jeanty eclipsed the 2,000-yard mark but also suffered what appeared to be a left ankle injury. Jeanty was able to return to the game, however, and Boise State survived Wyoming’s upset bid for a 17-13 win. The Sun Devils are in the best position of any team tied atop the Big 12. Arizona State has the tiebreaker advantage over everyone else and is in the Big 12 title game with a win over Arizona. The Sun Devils should also be the highest-ranked Big 12 team in the rankings on Tuesday night. Ohio State will stay at No. 2 in the rankings after , but it is stuck with the No. 5 seed at the moment. The Buckeyes will get a rematch with the Ducks for the Big Ten title with a win over Michigan. The Hoosiers are the main beneficiary of the chaos in the SEC. Had Alabama and Ole Miss gotten wins, it’d be easy to see the committee dropping Indiana from the field this week. Instead, the Hoosiers have to feel really good about their chances. A win over Purdue should be enough for a playoff berth. We think Notre Dame could jump ahead of Penn State in the rankings after . The Irish are a very complete team at the moment and have a nine-game win streak after their stunning Week 2 loss to Northern Illinois. SMU should find itself in the field for the first time after an easy win over Virginia that clinched a spot in the ACC title game. SMU is also on a nine-game win streak since its Week 2 loss to BYU. Here’s a situation to ponder: Does SMU get in as an at-large team at 11-2 if it loses to Miami in the ACC title game? The Nittany Lions got out of Minnesota with a 26-25 win. Like Indiana, Penn State will feel great about its playoff chances with a win over Maryland in the regular-season finale. Don’t start thinking about a rematch between the Vols and Bulldogs just yet. This is probably going to change. Georgia has clinched a spot in the SEC title game and will play either Texas or Texas A&M on Dec. 7. There are still a range of seeds for the Bulldogs. Tennessee was the biggest playoff beneficiary of the losses in the SEC. After falling outside the bracket a week ago, the Vols are back in and should make the playoff with a win over Vanderbilt.

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By JESSICA DAMIANO Finding the perfect gift can be daunting. The only way to truly ensure you get it right would be to ask the recipient what they want, but that wouldn’t be much fun for either of you. Luckily, there’s another tactic to help you earn a “gift whisperer” reputation: seeking out unique, practical, game-changing gifts that will truly surprise and delight. But that’s about as easy as it sounds, which is to say it’s not easy at all. So, we’ve done the legwork for you. Start making your list with this compilation of some of the most innovative, functional and fun gifts of 2024. There’s something for every budget. Bear with me: The new FinaMill Ultimate Spice Grinder set elevates the pedestrian pepper and spice mill in both function and style. Available in three colors (Sangria Red, Midnight Black and Soft Cream), the rechargeable-battery unit grinds with a light touch rather than hand-tiring twists. That’s easier for everyone and especially helpful for those experiencing hand or wrist issues such as arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome or tendinitis. And it’s fun to use. The set includes a stackable storage tray and four pods that can be easily swapped as needed: The GT microplane grater for hard spices, nuts and chocolate; the MAX for large spices and dried herbs; the ProPlus for smaller and oily spices; and the Pepper Pod for, well, pepper. $110. Campers and backyard firepit lovers who have experienced the heartbreak of wet wood will appreciate having a three-pack of Pull Start Fire on hand. Made of 89% recycled materials, including sanding dust, wax and flint, the food-safe, eco-friendly, 3-by-2-by-1-inch fire starters will light a fire quickly without matches, lighters or kindling. Just loop the attached green string around a log, incorporate it into a wood stack, and pull the attached red string to ignite. Each windproof, rainproof block burns for 30 minutes. $29.99. The No Mess Utensil Set from Souper Cubes , a company known for its portioned, silicone freezer trays, lives up to its name. The utensils — a serving spoon and a ladle — have innovative, S-shaped handles designed to rest on the edge of a pot, keeping them upright so they won’t slip in. The design also eliminates the need for a spoon rest or, worse, placing dirty utensils on the kitchen counter or stovetop between stirs. A silicone coating in a choice of Aqua, Charcoal, Cranberry or Blueberry keeps handles cool to the touch. $24.99. The FeatherSnap Wi-Fi smart bird feeder could turn anyone into an avid birdwatcher. Equipped with an HD camera, the dual-chamber feeder enables up-close livestreaming of avian visitors, as well as species-logging via the free mobile app. An optional premium subscription ($59.99 annually or $6.99 monthly) includes unlimited photo and video storage, AI identification with species-specific details, and the opportunity to earn badges for logging new visitors. Turn on notifications to get alerts sent to your phone whenever there’s activity at the feeder. $179.99. Fujifilm’s Instax Mini Link 3 smartphone printer offers a touch of nostalgia without sacrificing technology. Just load the 4.9-by-3.5-by-1.3-inch printer with Instax Mini instant film and connect it to your Android or iOS device via Bluetooth to print wallet-size photos. If you want to get fancy, you can adjust brightness, contrast and saturation, or apply filters, including 3D augmented-reality effects, via the free Instax Mini Link app. It can also make collages of up to six images, or animate photos to share on social media. Available in Rose Pink, Clay White and Sage Green. $99.95. The appropriately named easyplant is one of the best gifts you can give your houseplant-loving friends, regardless of their experience level. Select a pot color, size and plant (or get recommendations based on sunlight requirements, pet friendliness and other attributes) and fill the self-watering container’s built-in reservoir roughly once a month. Moisture will permeate the soil from the bottom as needed, eliminating the often-fatal consequences of over- or under-watering. It’s also a literal lifesaver come vacation time. $49-$259. Related Articles Things To Do | US airports with worst weather delays during holiday season Things To Do | The right book can inspire the young readers in your life, from picture books to YA novels Things To Do | Holiday gift ideas for the movie lover, from bios and books to a status tote Things To Do | ‘Gladiator II’ review: Are you not moderately entertained? Things To Do | Beer pairings for your holiday feasts If you’ve got a no-dairy friend on your list, a plant-based milk maker could save them money while allowing them to avoid sugar, stabilizers, thickeners and preservatives. The Nama M1 appliance both blends and strains ingredients, converting nuts, seeds, grains or oats into velvety-smooth milk in just one minute, with zero grit. And for zero waste, the pasty leftover pulp can be used in other recipes for added nutrients. The device also makes infused oils, flavored waters and soups. And, importantly, cleanup is easy. Available in white and black. $400. For friends who prefer stronger beverages, the QelviQ personal sommelier uses “smart” technology to ensure wine is served at its ideal temperature. Unlike traditional wine refrigerators, this device doesn’t take up any floor space. It also doesn’t chill wine to just one or two temperatures based on its color. Instead — paired with the free QelviQ app — the tabletop chiller relies on a database of more than 350,000 wines to bring a bottle to its specific recommended serving temperature in as little as 20 minutes. It also suggests food-wine and wine-food pairings. Plus, the appliance serves as a great icebreaker to inspire dinnertime conversation. Available in Exciting Red, Dashing Black and Dreamy White. $495. Grilling food after dark — and ascertaining its doneness — can prove challenging without outdoor lighting, and it’s nearly impossible to cook while holding a flashlight. But as is often the case, the simplest of solutions can make the biggest of impacts: Uncommon Good’s 2-piece LED Grilling Tool Set puts illumination into the handles of its stainless-steel spatula and tongs. After use, the lights can be removed and the utensils run through the dishwasher. $40.In conclusion, Dragon Lake Shine's victory over the defending champion serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of resilience, perseverance, and continuous learning in the pursuit of success. By embracing these qualities and maintaining a strong sense of unity and determination, the team has proven that they have what it takes to overcome challenges and emerge victorious. 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GREENFIELD — After a year off, the Franklin County Festival of Trees is returning this year with a new venue and a glowing partnership. The annual fundraising event is coming to the Roundhouse at the Franklin County Fairgrounds and will run alongside the traditional “Light Up the Fairgrounds” event, creating what organizers are calling “The First Annual Welcoming Winter Wonderland.” Both events are kicking off this weekend at the fairgrounds, 89 Wisdom Way. April Healey, who helps organize the Festival of Trees with Kirsten Levitt and Naomi Bledsoe, and with assistance from the Greenfield Kiwanis Club, said the event has found a new home at the fairgrounds and the partnership with Light Up the Fairgrounds will benefit everyone. “We were delighted when the Franklin County Fairgrounds group reached out to us to collaborate with the Light Up the Fairgrounds event,” Healey said. “The two events have historically run simultaneous to each other and it seemed like a great idea to pair them up.” The Festival of Trees is a prize raffle featuring 70 trees sponsored by local businesses, nonprofits and individuals. Folks are able to buy raffle tickets to drop into each tree’s bucket and if they are selected, they win the tree and its assortment of prizes. “It’s beautiful this year,” Healey said, adding that the Roundhouse is a fantastic venue. “Now that we’ve had a few years under our belts and we have quite a few perennial sponsors, they’re upping their game.” Light Up the Fairgrounds, based on Springfield’s Bright Nights, is a drive-thru holiday lights showcase that will be held for three weekends starting Friday, featuring 27 displays, according to WHAI’s Sharon Cross, who helps organize the event. “Light Up the Fairgrounds is the same as always,” Cross said. “We have a lot of new faces, new displays, so I’m excited about that.” Article continues after... Cross|Word Flipart Typeshift SpellTower Really Bad Chess Proceeds from Festival of Trees raffle tickets and the minimum $5 donation to enter Light Up the Fairgrounds will support the Franklin County Fairgrounds, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western Mass and community grants awarded by Festival of Trees organizers. Alongside the events themselves, the Welcoming Winter Wonderland will feature a maple cream fried dough food truck and a hot chocolate truck on Fridays and Saturdays. Caroling groups and dance performances will be held to make the festival an entertaining night out for families. “It should be a banner year for us,” Healey said, “and we’re all really excited.” If it proves to be successful — and both Healey and Cross think it will be — the partnership between the Festival of Trees and Light Up the Fairgrounds is expected to continue to grow in the future. “We’re hoping to combine it every year and see where it goes from here,” Cross said. “It gives the community a little more to do than just drive. ... We’re excited to have the festival.” The Welcoming Winter Wonderland opens on Friday, Nov. 29, at 5 p.m. It will be open each Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening through Saturday, Dec. 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information about the Festival of Trees, visit facebook.com/FCFoT . For more information about Light Up the Fairgrounds, visit bit.ly/3CWI2KN . Chris Larabee can be reached at clarabee@recorder.com.NDP MLA Jared Clarke took his opportunity to put Premier Scott Moe and the Saskatchewan Party on blast Tuesday – criticizing the party’s campaign promise of a change room policy while explaining the effect it had on his own children. On Oct. 16, the same day as the Saskatchewan Leaders’ Debate, an online publication published a story outlining concerns surrounding two 12-year-old trans-students using a girls’ change room at a school in southeastern Saskatchewan. The story began a sequence of events on social media that ended with the two students being identified as Clarke’s children. On Oct. 17 Moe announced that his party would establish a policy restricting students’ use of change rooms to their sex assigned at birth as its “first order of business” if re-elected. Speaking for more than 10 minutes during the Throne Speech Debate on Tuesday, Clarke called out Moe’s stance on transgender youth and his decision to make the policy announcement – which had not been included in the Saskatchewan Party’s election platform prior to Oct. 17. “The premier put a target on the backs of my two 12-year-old kids. He held a press conference to stoke fear and outrage about two kids at an elementary school while my children’s picture was circulating on social media identifying them, while unimaginable hate was raging down on my family,” he said. “What do you think would be going through a 12-year-old's mind when they hear the premier of their province [is] targeting them?” The proposed change room policy was then dropped as Moe’s “first order of business” following the election – after the Sask. Party secured a 34-seat majority in the legislature. Speaking to reporters after the revelation, Moe claimed he had “misspoke” during the initial announcement on Oct. 17 and that any policy of that nature would be done in consultation with the Ministry of Education and Saskatchewan’s 27 school divisions. During his comments, Clarke recalled the government’s push to pass Bill 137 or the Parents’ Bill of Rights late last year – which requires parental consent before students change their name or preferred pronouns at school. “I have sat as an MLA since October of last year, and this is the second time that this premier in one year has decided to attack trans kids. Some of the most vulnerable people in our province, all presumably because he thought it was a good political strategy,” Clarke recalled. “The premier owes my children an apology, he owes all transgender kids in this province, especially transgender people in this province, especially kids, an apology for how he has made them feel so unsafe over the last year.” A 2019 study from the Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth found that transgender adolescents were 7.6 times more likely to attempt suicide than their peers. Clarke reflected on his family’s journey following his children coming out as transgender. “As a parent of a transgender child, you are presented with a stark choice to outright reject the feelings and words of your child when they tell you who they are, or to choose to embrace your child and love them with all your heart. My wife and I decided to love our kids with all our hearts,” he said. He ended off by praising his children’s strength to “live as their authentic selves.” “I cannot tell you how proud I am of my children. They are kind, smart, adventurous, loving,” he said. “Transgender kids are not scary. Transgender people are not scary. They are not people that we should be afraid of. They are people who deserve to be treated with respect and dignity and love." In a response to CTV News, a government spokesperson outlined that the Minister of Education and Premier Moe commented on the matter in response to questions from the media at the time. “At no point did they identify any students. The Premier and his campaign consistently stated that ‘the identity of individual minors should never be part of any political debate,’” the statement read. The government vowed to work with school divisions to ensure that "there is a policy in place that supports each and every student."

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The ruling by U.S. Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews in Denver will allow the player, who has played all season, to compete in the Mountain West Conference women's championship opening this week in Las Vegas. The ruling comes in a lawsuit filed by nine current players against the Mountain West Conference challenging the league's policies for allowing transgender players to participate. The players argued that letting her compete was a safety risk and unfair. While some media have reported those and other details, neither San Jose State nor the forfeiting teams have confirmed the school has a trans woman volleyball player. The Associated Press is withholding the player's name because she has not commented publicly on her gender identity. School officials also have declined an interview request with the player. Crews' ruling referred to the athlete as an "alleged transgender" player and noted that no defendant disputed that the San Jose State roster includes a transgender woman player. San Jose State will "continue to support its student-athletes and reject discrimination in all forms," the university said in a statement, confirming that all its student-athletes are eligible to participate under NCAA and conference rules. "We are gratified that the Court rejected an eleventh-hour attempt to change those rules. Our team looks forward to competing in the Mountain West volleyball tournament this week." The conference said it was “satisfied” with the judge's decision and would continue upholding policies established by its board of directors, which “directly align with NCAA and USA Volleyball.” “We are excited to proceed with the Mountain West Conference Women's Volleyball Championship,” its statement added. The players filed a notice for emergency appeal with the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Crews said the players who filed the complaint could have sought relief much earlier, noting the individual universities had acknowledged that not playing their games against San Jose State this season would result in a loss in league standings. He also refused a request to re-seed the tournament without the forfeited losses. The judge said injunctions are meant to preserve the status quo. The conference policy regarding forfeiting for refusing to play against a team with a transgender player had been in effect since 2022 and the San Jose State player has been on the roster since 2022 -– making that the status quo. The player competed at the college level three previous seasons, including two for San Jose State, drawing little attention. This season's awareness of her reported identity led to an uproar among some players, pundits, parents and politicians in a major election year. Crews' ruling also said injunctions are meant to prevent harm, but in this case, he argued, the harm has already occurred. The games have been forfeited, the tournament has been seeded, the teams have made travel plans and the participants have confirmed they're playing. The tournament starts Wednesday and continues Friday and Saturday. Colorado State is seeded first and San Jose State, second. The teams split their regular-season matches and both get byes into Friday's semifinals. San Jose State will play the winner of Wednesday's match between Utah State and Boise State — teams that both forfeited matches to SJSU during the regular season. Boise State associate athletic director Chris Kutz declined to comment on whether the Broncos would play SJSU if they won their first-round tournament game. Utah State officials did not immediately respond to emails seeking comment. The conference tournament winner gets an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. San Jose State coach Todd Kress, whose team has not competed in the national tournament since 2001, has said his team has been getting "messages of hate" and that has taken a toll on his players. Several teams refused to play against San Jose State during the season, earning losses in the official conference standings. Boise State and Wyoming each had two forfeits while Utah State and Nevada both had one. Southern Utah, a member of the Western Athletic Conference, was first to cancel against San Jose State this year. Nevada's players stated they "refuse to participate in any match that advances injustice against female athletes," without elaborating. Nevada did not qualify for the conference tournament. The nine current players and others now suing the Mountain West Conference, the California State University Board of Trustees and others include San Jose State senior setter and co-captain Brooke Slusser. The teammate Slusser says is transgender hits the volleyball with more force than others on the team, raising fear during practices of suffering concussions from a head hit, the complaint says. The Independent Council on Women's Sports is funding a separate lawsuit against the NCAA for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports. Both lawsuits claim the landmark 1972 federal antidiscrimination law known as Title IX prohibits transgender women in women's sports. Title IX prohibits sexual discrimination in federally funded education; Slusser is a plaintiff in both lawsuits. Several circuit courts have used a U.S. Supreme Court ruling to conclude that discriminating against someone based on their transgender status or sexual orientation is sex-based discrimination, Crews wrote. That means case law does not prove the "likelihood of success" needed to grant an injunction. An NCAA policy that subjects transgender participation to the rules of sports governing bodies took effect this academic year. USA Volleyball says a trans woman must suppress testosterone for 12 months before competing. The NCAA has not flagged any issues with San Jose State. The Republican governors of Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming have made public statements in support of the team cancellations, citing fairness in women's sports. President-elect Donald Trump likewise has spoken out against allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports. Crews was a magistrate judge in Colorado's U.S. District Court for more than five years before President Joe Biden appointed him as a federal judge in January.Although special counsel Jack Smith the felony prosecutions of the president-elect, he said the case against two employees of Donald Trump remains active. Walt Nauta and Carlos de Oliveira are accused of helping Trump obstruct a federal investigation into the removal of classified government documents when his first term ended. That case is awaiting a decision from the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals on a judge's order to dismiss the charges, reports. Trump celebrated the dismissal of the charges against him in a post Monday on . "These cases, like all of the other cases I have been forced to go through, are empty and lawless, and should never have been brought," Trump wrote. "Over $100 Million Dollars of Taxpayer Dollars has been wasted in the Democrat Party's fight against their Political Opponent, ME. Nothing like this has ever happened in our Country before." Smith still is required to file a final report on his investigation; Attorney General Merrick Garland has publicly released other special counsel reports. Considering all the evidence contained in the Trump indictments and filings, Smith's report is unlikely to contain much new information, per the . Smith appears to be trying to clean out his desk and resign before Trump, who has promised to fire him, takes office in January. (More stories.)

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In a remote village located 40 kilometers away from the county town, surrounded by mountains on all sides, a peculiar incident has captured the public's attention. A female master's graduate has reportedly been living in this secluded village for the past 13 years, but the villagers' accounts of the situation vary significantly, shrouding the case in mystery.Raiders confirm QB Gardner Minshew out for season, look to Aidan O'Connell

More than 3.5 years after the Myanmar military (Tatmadaw) attempted to seize control of the country through a coup, the Japanese government continues to provide Official Development Assistance (ODA) and public funds that benefit the military junta. Despite the sacrifices of the Myanmar people to end the Myanmar military's decades-long oppression, Japan's "assistance" risks burdening survivors with enormous loans that potentially enable the military to continue its atrocities against the very people it is meant to aid. Since the 2021 coup, Japan's response has been limited to expressing "grave concerns" and calling for the release of detained leaders like Aung San Suu Kyi. While Western countries imposed sanctions, Japan has taken hardly any punitive measures, showing leniency in the face of increasing its atrocities. Like many countries, it supports international development through grants, loans and technical assistance. However, Japan favours providing aid in the form of bilateral loans, a method that constitutes a higher proportion compared to other donor countries that mostly offer grants. Within the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development -- a key platform where the world's major donor countries discuss development aid issues -- Japan stands out as the largest provider of ODA loans. According to one study, from 1970 to 2020, among the 32 members of the DAC, Japan provided 71% of its bilateral aid in the form of loans, in stark contrast to the 22% provided by other DAC members. Japan's reliance on loaning aid even surpasses that of multilateral organisations, which provided 52% of their aid as loans. Japan's role as a major donor to Myanmar is a testament to its aid strategy. Over the past decade, Japan has loaned an enormous amount of aid to Myanmar, unmatched by any other country. In 2022, only Japan and Korea continued to disburse ODA aid loans to Myanmar, with Korea's contributions amounting to about 10% of Japan's volume. By 2020, Japan had lent a cumulative total of US$2.7 billion to Myanmar. Although no new ODA contracts have been signed since the coup, the finalisation of ongoing projects will increase Myanmar's debt to Japan by an additional $5.12 billion. Some of the projects funded by the sizable loan aid have been linked to Myanmar military's businesses. Yokogawa Bridge Corporation paid the Myanmar military-owned conglomerate, Myanmar Economic Corporation, for the Bago Bridge project. A UN fact-finding mission in Myanmar stated in 2019 that revenues from military-controlled businesses fund the military's atrocities. The Thilawa Special Economic Zone, backed by Japanese ODA, also risks entangling Japanese funds with the military since the chairperson of the zone's Management Committee was replaced by the military shortly after the coup. Other publicly-funded projects like the Y Complex Project have been linked to a venture that allows funds to flow to the Office of the Quartermaster General, which has been sanctioned by the United States, United Kingdom, European Union and Canada for its role in procuring arms and equipment for the military. Since the coup, the Myanmar military has killed over 5,400 people, burning villages to ashes, committing massacres, torture and sexual violence. It has intensified airstrikes across Myanmar, displacing over 3 million people. The survivors of these atrocities will be burdened with the enormous debt that could be funding the perpetrators. Despite statements in 2021 suggesting a potential review of ODA if the situation in Myanmar deteriorated, the Japanese government has continued its aid, seemingly prioritising concerns over potential losses for Japanese companies. During a hearing of the Committee on Audit on May 20, Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa stated, "If existing ODA is suspended and Japanese companies unilaterally terminate business contracts they have with counterpart institutions in the recipient countries, these companies may face demands for substantial penalties or could be subject to legal action. Therefore, a cautious approach is considered necessary". Instead of challenging the penalties and taking a firm stand on human rights, Japan appears more concerned with the interest of the companies involved in these projects. Despite Japan's lacklustre response to the crisis, many believe it can still influence change. Recently, a petition with over 11,500 signatures urged Japan to halt any aid benefiting the Myanmar military. A former Myanmar police officer now in Japan has called for a stronger stance from Japan, echoing sentiments expressed by many civil society organisations. The Spring Revolution, sparked by the military's 2021 attempt to grab power, is a historic, multi-faceted movement seeking to dismantle the military while building a federal democracy. Japan's loan aid could undermine these goals. As Japan marks 70 years of ODA, it is time to end ODA loans and public funds that support the Myanmar military. Yuka Kiguchi is the executive director of Mekong Watch -- a Japanese NGO based in Tokyo. Mekong Watch combines research and advocacy to address and prevent the negative environmental and social impacts of development in the Mekong Region.As the missing woman is reunited with her family and the truth of her disappearance comes to light, Zhang's story stands as a testament to the enduring power of love and generosity. Her act of kindness and compassion has touched the lives of many and serves as a reminder that even in the midst of adversity, kindness and empathy can prevail.Raiders confirm QB Gardner Minshew out for season, look to Aidan O'Connell

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The normally reliable centre-back passed the ball into his own net in the 26th minute after failing to spot goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel’s positioning. But a brilliant turn and finish on the hour mark from Daizen Maeda changed the game and ultimately earned the Scottish champions a 1-1 home draw. On the opener, Rodgers said: “Mistakes happen and it was just unfortunate. He’s played that pass a million times and it’s gone back and then we’ve been able to play forward. It was just one of those unfortunate moments in the game that happens. “But he’s a really, really tough character. He’s a great guy, he picked himself up. He was really strong and aggressive again in the game and got on with it and had a real bravery in the second half, because he was the one carrying the ball forward for us to start the attack.” Despite the gift, Brugge were worthy of their lead and Rodgers admitted his side were too passive in their pressing in the opening half. Some tactical tweaks – and the introduction of Paulo Bernardo – helped Celtic dominate after Maeda’s equaliser, although Brugge had a goal disallowed for a marginal offside. “I can only credit the players for the second half, because we had to fight,” Rodgers said. “And we’re still one of those teams that’s really pushing to try and make a mark at this level. So to make the comeback, score the goal, play with that courage, I was so pleased. “You want to win but I’ve been here enough times to have lost a game like that, but we didn’t. We showed a real strong mentality and we kept pushing right to the very end and the players did well. “I thought they showed great courage in the second half because we weren’t at our level in the first half. Sometimes a game like that can get away from you, but it didn’t. “We stayed with it, showed that determination, showed that mentality, never to quit, to keep going. And then we were much, much better, much freer in the second half. “So we’re on eight points, nine to play for. We’re still very much on course to get to where we want to get to and still three games to go.” Rodgers added: “It’s 20 games now and we’ve won 16 and drawn three and lost one, so it shows you the mentality is there, and especially at this level, you need to have that.”