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U.S. president-elect Donald Trump says he told Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky during a Christmas Day visit that he should run for prime minister of Canada. “I just left Wayne Gretzky, ‘The Great One’ as he is known in ice-hockey circles,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform Wednesday afternoon. “I said, ‘Wayne, why don’t you run for prime minister of Canada, soon to be known as the governor of Canada — you would win easily, you wouldn’t even have to campaign.’ He had no interest,” Trump wrote. His comment about being governor of Canada refers to Trump repeatedly suggesting the country become a U.S. state, which Ottawa insists is a joke. Trump added that it would be “fun to watch” if Canadians launched a movement to get the retired hockey player to seek office. The Canadian Press has tried to contact Gretzky through his agents. Experts have said that Ottawa is rightfully focused on the prospect of damaging tariffs under the looming Trump presidency instead of pushing back on rhetoric about annexing or purchasing Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leads a minority government that could be toppled by a confidence vote next year, following the surprise resignation of finance minister Chrystia Freeland. Trump also expressed Christmas greetings to Trudeau, again referring to him as a governor and claiming that Canadians would see a tax cut of more than 60 per cent if the country became an American state. “Their businesses would immediately double in size, and they would be militarily protected like no other country anywhere in the world,” Trump wrote in a post that also alluded to his desire to annex Greenland and the Panama Canal. Gretzky has previously backed Conservative politicians, such as former Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Patrick Brown during his run for the party leadership. During the 2015 federal election, Conservative leader Stephen Harper interviewed Gretzky in front of hundreds of supporters as the Tories unsuccessfully sought re-election. At the event, Gretzky told Harper he thought he had been an “unreal prime minister” who had been “wonderful to the whole country.” Gretzky later said he always follows a prime minister’s request, regardless of political stripe, noting he had once hosted a lunch for former Liberal prime minister Pierre Trudeau.Guided Tour Technology Market Overview and Leading Players: Listen Technologies, SOOLAI, Williams Sound, Mipro, Okayo, Sennheiser, HAYACO, MEDER CommTech GmbH 12-09-2024 09:37 PM CET | Tourism, Cars, Traffic Press release from: STATS N DATA Guided Tour Technology Market The Guided Tour Technology Market is experiencing a significant transformation, driven by the increasing demand for immersive and interactive experiences in tourism. With the global tourism industry bouncing back from recent challenges, guided tour technologies are becoming indispensable for enhancing visitor engagement and improving overall satisfaction. These technologies encompass various applications, from audio guides to advanced wireless systems, catering to both indoor and outdoor tourism experiences. Recent developments within the market reflect a surge in technological advancements. Companies are increasingly investing in innovative solutions that leverage the power of artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and mobile applications to provide tailored experiences for users. Strategic collaborations between technology firms and tourism operators are also playing a crucial role in propelling market growth. As of December 2024, the trends indicate a robust growth trajectory, with stakeholders keen on integrating state-of-the-art technologies to meet changing consumer preferences. You can access a sample PDF report here: https://www.statsndata.org/download-sample.php?id=270295 Key Growth Drivers and Trends Several factors are driving the demand for guided tour technology. The push for sustainability in tourism has led to a rise in interest for solutions that minimize environmental impact while enhancing the visitor experience. As consumers become more aware of their choices, the demand for eco-friendly, efficient technologies is on the rise. Digitization is another critical driver, as more travelers rely on digital tools for planning and experiencing their journeys. Key trends shaping the future of the guided tour technology market include: - AI Integration: Artificial intelligence is being utilized to offer personalized experiences, with systems learning user preferences and adapting content accordingly. - Product Customization: Consumers increasingly seek unique experiences; hence, customizable tour solutions are gaining popularity. - Emerging Technologies: The incorporation of virtual reality and augmented reality is revolutionizing how tours are conducted, providing rich, immersive experiences. Market Segmentation The Guided Tour Technology Market can be segmented into various categories to understand its dynamics better. The segmentation is as follows: - Segment by Type - Wired Tour Guide System: This traditional system involves wired headsets and transmitters, primarily used in indoor settings. - Wireless Tour Guide System: These systems offer greater flexibility and mobility, enabling guides to engage with participants without the constraints of wires. - Segment by Application - Indoor Tourism: This segment focuses on museums, art galleries, and historical sites where guided tours enhance the visitor experience. - Outdoor Travel: Catering to parks, heritage sites, and outdoor events, these technologies allow for interactive and informative outdoor experiences. Get 30% Discount On Full Report: https://www.statsndata.org/ask-for-discount.php?id=270295 Competitive Landscape The Guided Tour Technology Market is characterized by strong competition among various players, each contributing to the market's evolution. Key companies influencing the market landscape include: - Listen Technologies: Known for its innovative solutions in assistive listening, Listen Technologies is expanding its product line to include advanced guided tour systems. - SOOLAI: This company focuses on wireless audio solutions, enhancing communication between guides and participants. - Williams Sound: A leader in assistive listening devices, Williams Sound is integrating tour guide systems with advanced technology for improved user experiences. - Mipro: With a wide range of wireless communication solutions, Mipro is enhancing the guided tour experience through cutting-edge technology. - Okayo: Okayo specializes in compact and user-friendly tour guide systems, catering to both indoor and outdoor applications. - Sennheiser: Renowned for its audio technology, Sennheiser is applying its expertise to develop high-fidelity guided tour systems. - HAYACO: This company offers innovative solutions for guided tours, focusing on user engagement and advanced audio technology. - MEDER CommTech GmbH: Known for its sophisticated audio solutions, MEDER is contributing to the market with high-quality guided tour systems. - TAKSTAR: TAKSTAR provides affordable yet reliable tour guide systems, making technology accessible for various applications. - Globibo: Specializing in interpretation and translation services, Globibo is integrating guided tour technologies to enhance communication. - Beyerdynamic: This company is known for its professional audio equipment, offering high-quality solutions for guided tours. - Orpheo Group: Orpheo focuses on innovative audio guides, enhancing the visitor experience through technology-driven solutions. Each of these companies not only innovates but also collaborates with tour operators and destinations, thus shaping the market's future. Opportunities and Challenges As the guided tour technology market expands, numerous opportunities arise. Untapped regions, particularly in developing countries, present a vast potential for growth. As these regions enhance their tourism infrastructure, the demand for guided tour technologies is expected to rise. Furthermore, evolving consumer preferences toward personalized and interactive experiences create a fertile ground for innovation. However, the market also faces challenges such as regulatory constraints that can hinder the introduction of new technologies. Operational inefficiencies and a shortage of skilled talent may also pose hurdles for companies looking to expand and innovate. To navigate these challenges, businesses must invest in workforce development and advocate for favorable regulations that support technological advancements in tourism. Technological Advancements The Guided Tour Technology Market is witnessing a surge in technological innovations that are reshaping how guided tours are conducted. Cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and virtual tools are becoming integral to the market. AI algorithms are enhancing personalization, providing tour guides with insights into visitor preferences and behavior. IoT-driven systems are enabling real-time data collection and analysis, improving the overall efficiency of guided tours. Virtual tools are also gaining traction, allowing users to engage with content in immersive ways. Augmented reality applications provide tourists with enriched experiences, overlaying digital information onto physical environments. As these technologies continue to evolve, they will play a critical role in defining the future of guided tours. Research Methodology and Insights STATS N DATA employs a rigorous research methodology to ensure comprehensive and accurate market insights. The approach includes both top-down and bottom-up methodologies to assess market size and growth potential. Primary research involves interviews with industry experts and key stakeholders, while secondary research encompasses analysis of existing data and reports. Triangulation techniques are utilized to validate findings, ensuring that the insights presented are reliable and actionable. This thorough research process positions STATS N DATA as a trusted authority in the guided tour technology market, providing stakeholders with the information needed to make informed decisions. In conclusion, the Guided Tour Technology Market is on the brink of significant growth and transformation, driven by technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and a focus on sustainability. As the industry evolves, stakeholders must remain agile and innovative to harness the opportunities that lie ahead, ensuring a vibrant future for guided tours worldwide. For customization requests, please visit: https://www.statsndata.org/request-customization.php?id=270295 https://www.statsndata.org/report/guided-tour-technology-market-270295 John Jones Sales & Marketing Head | Stats N Data Phone: +1 (315) 642-4324 Email: sales@statsndata.org Website: www.statsndata.org STATS N DATA is a trusted provider of industry intelligence and market research, delivering actionable insights to businesses across diverse sectors. We specialize in helping organizations navigate complex markets with advanced analytics, detailed market segmentation, and strategic guidance. 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The Jireh Gospel Choir and Montreal Gospel Choir, both directed by Carol Bernard, are joining forces once again this year to kick off the holiday festivities with Noël Gospel, which features gospel classics and original compositions sung in both official languages. The two-hour celebrations — and there are three of them — take place at Salle Pierre-Mercure at the Centre Pierre-Péladeau, 300 Boul. de Maisonneuve E., this Saturday, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 1 at 3 and 7:30 p.m. The Jireh Gospel Choir is composed of 15 members from the Afro-Montreal community, while the Montreal Gospel Choir (MGC) features 85 singers from different cultural backgrounds who represent today’s multi-ethnic Montreal. Together, the 100+ performers will belt out pieces ranging from traditional to contemporary gospel, from negro spiritual to hip-hop with a joyful and contagious stage energy. “With Noël Gospel you don’t need to go to the United States to see choirs singing authentic gospel music,” stated Bernard. “It’s Brooklyn coming to Montreal.” And if you expect to sit quietly and comfortably in your seats all evening, you are, I am told, sadly mistaken. “Participation is very important,” said Bernard when I spoke to her last year. “When you’re talking about the roots of gospel in churches in the United States, it’s really about getting the crowds to sing. So, there are moments when they will not be able to sing, and they won’t want to sing. But there will be moments where they will be singing, dancing, and calling back at us.” Visit https://montrealgospel.com Ballet Ouest de Montréal Ballet Ouest de Montréal is taking its annual performances of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker on the road from November 29 to December 21 with stops in Victoriaville, Montreal, Saint-Jean sur Richelieu, L’Assomption, and Kookamunga... Okay, disregard that last one. The Montreal shows take place at Salle Pierre-Mercure in Centre Pierre-Péladeau, 300 Boul. de Maisonneuve E, with public presentations Saturday, Dec. 7 at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Sunday 10 a.m. show is a special production for families looking to introduce their young children to the world of performing arts. Designed to provide a child-friendly experience, it features a slightly shortened performance, adjusted lighting, and a meet-and-greet with the dancers after the show. Performances for schools will be held on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and Friday, Dec. 6 at 9:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. Sign up to get our free daily email of the biggest stories! Led by a cast of 35 professional dancers from the company and more than 80 children from each region visited, the production will bring Tchaikovsky’s score to life. “The Nutcracker is a cherished tradition for us at BO Montréal, and every year we are thrilled to introduce new dancers and innovative elements to make it even more magical for our audiences,” stated BO Montréal artistic director, Claude Caron. Visit https://centrepierrepeladeau.tuxedobillet.com/main/casse-noisette-bo-montreal Lumino returns Thursday, Nov. 28 to March 9, 2025. Interactive, contemplative, and luminous works of cutting-edge public art are set to brighten up parts of downtown Montreal and the Quartier des Spectacles when the 15th edition of Lumino returns Thursday, Nov. 28 to March 9, 2025. Lumino, short for Luminothérapie, is a “must-see” (get it?) winter event that is free of charge and open every day from 4 to 11 p.m. Since we are in line for shorter days and longer nights for the next few months, artists from here and abroad are given a large canvas to display their “brilliance” (get it?) by lighting up our nights. Some 30 unique installations are spread across 15 public spaces between Place Émilie-Gamelin and the esplanade at Place Ville Marie. One not-to-be-missed piece of work — on hand until January 5 — is a volumetric sculpture called At the Hand, by Montrealer Patrice LaCroix. By combining artificial intelligence and computer vision, this rather large, immersive installation offers the public the opportunity to control a giant holographic hand. Oh, the possibilities. It says here that the experience “also encourages a reflection on the power dynamics between human beings and machines and the reciprocal control of one over the other. The work, which ironically uses technology, seeks to remind us that it is what we do with our hands every day that defines who we are.” Well, okay... but it does sound like fun. Visit https://www.quartierdesspectacles.com/en/event/342/luminotherapie-15th-edition/Northwest B.C. First Nation identifies potential unmarked graves at former Lejac Residential School site
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Zelensky demands response from allies as Putin threatens West with new missileAfter 23 years of growing and expanding their extravagant Christmas light displays at their home in Vallejo, Bob and Linda Taylor decided to retire. Just two years later, the couple is back in the game, helping Skyview Memorial Lawn light up for the holidays. “We had probably the largest display in Solano County up until last year,” said Bob. “We didn’t decorate for the first time last year so this December is two years now that we quit decorating.” When the couple decided to pack away their Christmas displays and supplies back in 2022, they had a lot to give away. “My friend Buck, who owns Skyview, when I told him last year that we weren’t going to decorate he said ‘I want the manger scene,’ so I said ‘it’s yours,” he said. Even after their decoration retirement, the Taylors still found a way to get involved, helping Skyview light up its recently acquired nativity scene,” said Bob. “Last year, I went up and I hooked the manger scene up and got it all lit for them.” Their connection to Skyview is even stronger now. Bob said it is expanding, making it “bigger and better.” The Christmas decorating tradition began 23 years ago when the Taylors lost their daughter, who died when a flight from San Francisco to Little Rock, Ark., crashed. “Christmas was her favorite time, says Bob. “She loved to decorate for Christmas for her son, my grandson. That’s how we got started. “The first year that she wasn’t with us, I have three daughters and my other two daughters came over and said ‘Come on dad, let’s decorate for Deb.’ So we started decorating.” In the years since, their decorations grew and grew, spreading the holiday spirit to passersby. “We literally had thousands of people come through our yard every year. We had a Santa Claus every night. Kids could come sit on Santa’s lap, you know, and get their picture taken and everything,” says Taylor. “We even had the fire department deliver Santa on the fire truck. The kids would just go crazy when this big ‘ole fire truck would pull up with Santa in it. “We just missed it.” Since they got rid of most of their displays and decorations, the Taylors are in the rebuilding stages. “I hope Buck the owner will continue to let me decorate and continue to get it bigger and brighter every year,” said Taylor. With the rebuilding, comes a lot of hauling back and forth. It even includes multiple trips driving a giant teddy bear — all 10 feet tall of it — snowflakes and deer from the Costco in Napa. Total cost? $2,300. “They are so well built, really strong and heavy so we’ll get a lot of good years out of them,” he says. In addition to being friends with the owner of Skyview, Buck Kamphausen, the Taylors have family ties to the cemetery, with a mother and father buried on the grounds, and Bob’s plot waiting. “You know, it’s family up there,” he said. The Taylors are happy to be back in the Christmas spirit, decorating again at Skyview. They just hope that people will come out and see it. “Hey, the Taylors’ are back decorating, just not at home,” he says. “Every year we hope to get bigger and brighter.”None
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dominic Zvada kicked a 21-yard field goal with 45 seconds left and Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday, likely ending the Buckeyes ’ hopes of returning to the Big Ten title game. Late in the game, Kalel Mullings broke away for a 27-yard run, setting up the Wolverines (7-5, 5-4) at Ohio State’s 17-yard line with two minutes remaining. The drive stalled at the 3, and Zvada came on for the chip shot. Ohio State (10-2, 7-2, No. 2 CFP) got the ball back but couldn’t move it, with Will Howard throwing incomplete on fourth down to seal the Wolverines’ fourth straight win over their bitter rival. This loss might have been the toughest of those four for Ohio State because the Wolverines were unranked and were wrapping up a disappointing season. The Buckeyes were supposed to win, but records rarely mean much when these two teams meet. Ohio State needs No. 4 Penn State and No. 10 Indiana to lose later Saturday in order to make it into the Big Ten title game next week. No. 7 TENNESSEE 36, VANDERBILT 23 NASH.VILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nico Iamaleava threw for 257 yards and four touchdowns rallying No. 7 Tennessee from a 14-point deficit within the first five minutes to rout in-state rival Vanderbilt. The Volunteers (10-2, 6-2 Southeastern Conference; No. 8 CFP) needed a big victory to impress the College Football Playoff committee enough to earn a home playoff game in December. They beat Vanderbilt (6-6, 3-5) for a sixth straight season. Better yet, they rebounded from a nightmare start giving up the first 14 points by scoring 29 straight points. They led 24-17 at halftime on Iamaleava’s first three TD passes. Junior Sherrill returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown for Vanderbilt to stun a mostly orange crowd. Dylan Sampson fumbled on the Vols’ second play from scrimmage, and Sedrick Alexanader’s 4-yard TD run on a 26-yard drive put Vandy up 14-0 quickly. No. 16 SOUTH CAROLINA 17, No. 12 CLEMSON 14 CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — LaNorris Sellers’ 20-yard touchdown run with 1:08 to play gave No. 16 South Carolina its sixth straight win, a victory over 12th-ranked Clemson. Sellers, a freshman in his first season as starter, finished with 166 yards rushing and two scores as the Gamecocks (9-3, 4-1 SEC, No. 15 CFP) continued a run that has seen them defeat four ranked opponents this month. Clemson (9-3, 5-2 ACC, No. 12) drove to the South Carolina 18 with 16 seconds left — well within reach of a tying field goal — when Cade Klubnik was intercepted by Demetrius Knight Jr. The Gamecocks, who were 3-3 after losing at Alabama in mid-October, have given the College Football Playoff selection committee plenty to consider with their second-half charge. Much of the credit goes to the maturing Sellers, who has played with poise under most circumstances. He shook off an early fumble and a late interception in this one as South Carolina won its second straight at rival Clemson. No. 22 ILLINOIS 38, NORTHWESTERN 28 CHICAGO (AP) — Aidan Laughery rushed for three touchdowns and No. 22 Illinois topped Northwestern to reach nine victories for the first time since its 2007 Rose Bowl season. Pat Bryant dashed in to score off Luke Altmyer’s 43-yard pass early in the third quarter as Illinois (9-3, 6-3 Big Ten) struck for touchdowns just over 4 minutes apart early in the third quarter to open a 28-10 lead in what had been a tight game. Altmyer, who threw for 170 yards, had a TD himself on a keeper from the 1-yard line early in the second quarter. David Olano added a field goal in the fourth to cap Illinois’ scoring. Laughery, a sophomore running back, rushed for a career-best 172 yards and topped 100 for the first time. He entered with only one TD this season and two for his career. He had a career-long 64-yard run for a score early in the second half. Northwestern’s Devin Turner intercepted Altmyer twice, including for a 13-yard touchdown return late in the first quarter. Thomas Gordon caught Jack Lausch’s 15-yard TD pass with a minute left, then the Wildcats added a two-point conversion to complete the scoring. No. 25 ARMY 29, UTSA 24 WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Bryson Daily tied the American Athletic Conference record for single-season touchdowns and threw for a season-high 190 yards and a score to lift No. 25 Army to a 29-24 win over UTSA. Army (10-1) finished the regular season 8-0 in the AAC and earned the right to host the championship game on Friday. Daily rushed for 147 yards, his academy-record ninth straight 100-yard game, and two touchdowns. Casey Larkin sealed Army’s 10th victory of the season, picking off Owen McCown at the Black Knights’ 10 with 1:14 left. Daily scored his conference-tying 25th rushing touchdown, a 42-yard run on the second play following Matteson’s pick with 10:26 remaining in the game Army finished its regular-season home schedule with a perfect 6-0 record. UTSA fell to 0-6 away from the Alamodome.As science continues its evolution, discoveries and technologies can act like a master key that open doors leading to novel advancements. Artificial intelligence is one such key, making innovations possible by solving complex problems, automating tasks and enabling research that would have been impossible, or very time-consuming, without it. But do we want to do research on all topics, and shall we try the AI master key on every door? To explore this question, let's consider the use of AI by genomics experts as an example. In recent years, genomics experts have added unbelievable depth to what we know about the world and ourselves. For example, genetics researchers have revealed facts about when certain animals and plants were domesticated. In another example, researchers used DNA from 30,000-year-old permafrost to create fertile samples of a plant called narrow-leafed campion. Importantly, genetic engineering has facilitated extraordinary advances in the treatment of complicated conditions, such as sickle-cell anemia. Thanks to AI, we are witnessing a dramatic increase in the pace and scalability of genomic exploration. But given the risks and possible consequences of AI use in science, should we rush headlong into using AI in all kinds of projects? One relevant example is research on Neanderthals, our closest relatives, who lived about 40,000 years ago. Neanderthals have been studied for several years now through genetic investigation of their fossils and their DNA. Genetic engineering can potentially use ancient DNAand genomeediting methods to re-create a Neanderthal or aspects of a Neanderthal's genetics and physiology. To do this, scientists could start by figuring out the DNA sequence of a Neanderthal by comparing it with the DNA of modern humans, because they are closely related. Then, scientists could use the gene-editing tool known as CRISPR to swap out parts of human DNA with Neanderthal DNA. This process would require a lot of trial and error and might not succeed soon. But based on what we know about genetics, if something is possible, AI can help make it happen faster, cheaper and with less eff ort. Scientists are excited about these developments because they could facilitate new discoveries and open up many research opportunities in genetic research. With or without AI, research on Neanderthals will proceed. But the extraordinary power of AI could give the final push to these discoveries and facilitate this kind of resurrection. At that point, the scientific community must develop norms and guidelines about how to treat these resurrected beings with dispositions very similar to humans. We would need to carefully consider their rights and well-being almost in the same way as when humans are involved and not as research subjects or artifacts of scientific curiosity. These ethical issues are discussed in more detail in a new paper published in the journal Nature Machine Intelligence. A more holistic question to consider is: Should we prioritize the use of resource-intensive AI, researchers' time and public funds to resurrect extinct beings? Or should we invest these resources into conserving species that are critically endangered today to prevent biodiversity from more degradation? Hosseini is an assistant professor in the department of preventive medicine at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. He wrote this for The Chicago Tribune. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts remained in the NFL's concussion protocol on Monday, limiting his ability to practice this week for the Philadelphia Eagles and casting doubt on his availability for Sunday's game against Dallas. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts remained in the NFL's concussion protocol on Monday, limiting his ability to practice this week for the Philadelphia Eagles and casting doubt on his availability for Sunday's game against Dallas. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts remained in the NFL’s concussion protocol on Monday, limiting his ability to practice this week for the Philadelphia Eagles and casting doubt on his availability for Sunday’s game against Dallas. If Hurts can’t play, the Eagles would turn to backup Kenny Pickett — who suffered a rib injury and couldn’t protect a big lead in a 36-33 loss to Washington — with third-stringer Tanner McKee on deck. The Eagles (12-3) need to win one more game over the final two to clinch an NFC East title and one of the conference’s top two seeds. Coach Nick Sirianni gave no additional health update on Hurts but did say the QB who led the Eagles to 10 straight wins before he was forced out with the head injury wouldn’t need much time this week to get ready against the Cowboys, if he was cleared. “Jalen knows how to prepare,” Sirianni said. “He knows how to get himself ready. He’s a true pro.” The Eagles are 9 1/2-point favorites over the division rival Cowboys (7-8), per BetMGM Sportsbook. Sirianni said the Eagles would lean on the medical staff on a daily basis to know where Hurts — who threw two touchdown passes and ran for a pair of scores in the first meeting against Dallas in November — was in his recovery from the head injury. Hurts was ruled out early at Washington after his head slammed against the ground on one run and he was hit in the helmet by Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu at the end of another. “He’s always done a good job of protecting himself both as a passer and a runner,” Sirianni said. “Any time you lose one of your best players, you wish they’d do something else or not take that hit.” Hurts shook off a sluggish start over the first four games and has thrown 18 touchdowns against just five interceptions to turn the Eagles into Super Bowl contenders. “Every time there’s a player out,” Sirianni said, “there’s an adjustment to be made.” What’s working Saquon Barkley and the running game. Barkley was held to 41 yards after the first quarter but 150 yards is 150 yards and he still has a shot at NFL history. Barkley leads the NFL with 1,838 yards rushing and is 268 yards away from passing Eric Dickerson and his 2,105 yards for the Los Angeles Rams in 1984 for the season mark. Barkley is 162 yards shy of becoming the ninth player in NFL history with 2,000 yards rushing in a season. What needs help Backup QB. Pickett was 14 of 24 for 143 yards in relief, throwing a touchdown pass to A.J. Brown and an interception. Pickett played his first meaningful football in a year. The Eagles use McKee as the emergency QB, but the sixth-round pick in the 2023 draft could be in the mix if Hurts sat out against Dallas. Pickett is from New Jersey and said when he was acquired from Pittsburgh that he had “great memories” of going to games at Lincoln Financial Field with his dad and grandfather since he was 5. The chance to run out of the home team tunnel — which he could get Sunday if he’s the starting QB — left him absolutely delighted. Pickett, a first-round pick out of Pitt in 2022, went 14-10 as a starter for the Steelers. “I was impressed by Pickett, honestly,” Washington coach Dan Quinn said Monday. “I thought he threw the ball with good accuracy to the right spots. He’s a nice athlete (who can) move, so I can see why they would want him in that system. I thought he got outside and had good scramble ability. Wasn’t surprised they didn’t run the sneaks to go through that.” Stock up Zack Baun. The linebacker barely caused a ripple on the transactions wire in March but has been arguably the MVP of the defense. He forced a fumble in the third quarter that set up a score, one of five turnovers for the Eagles. He also had two tackles for losses. Stock down The No. 1 seed. The Eagles all but cost themselves a shot at the top spot in the NFC and a bye with the late-game collapse in Washington. The Eagles will clinch the division with a victory over the Cowboys or Giants and most likely will finish with the No. 2 seed. They are one game behind both the Detroit Lions (13-2) and the Minnesota Vikings (13-2) in the NFC standings. Eagles fans can still chant, “We’re No. 1!” but it’s a long shot. To clinch the No. 1 seed, the Eagles need to beat Dallas and the Giants. And the Lions need to lose their last two games against San Francisco (6-9) and Minnesota. And the Vikings needs to lose to Green Bay (10-4) and beat the Lions in Week 18. Should the status quo remain, the Eagles would host Washington in a playoff game. Injuries Beyond Hurts, edge rusher Josh Sweat left with an ankle injury and defensive tackle Jordan Davis limped off in the second quarter. ... Pickett said he had his ribs X-rayed and would undergo further testing. Sirianni had no update Monday on Pickett’s condition. Key number Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. 1,000 — Brown became the first Eagles receiver to top 1,000 yards in three straight seasons since Mike Quick from 1983-85. Next steps The Eagles can clinch the division and a home playoff game with two lightweights left on the schedule, both at home. The Eagles play Dallas on Sunday in a game bumped to a 1 p.m. kickoff and end the season against the New York Giants. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Advertisement Advertisement
Triumph Gold Corp. ( CVE:TIG – Get Free Report ) shares traded up 35.3% on Saturday . The stock traded as high as C$0.23 and last traded at C$0.23. 178,150 shares changed hands during trading, an increase of 599% from the average session volume of 25,471 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$0.17. Triumph Gold Stock Up 35.3 % The stock’s fifty day moving average price is C$0.19 and its 200-day moving average price is C$0.19. The company has a quick ratio of 0.01, a current ratio of 0.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 56.37. The company has a market capitalization of C$9.83 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -7.67 and a beta of 1.64. Triumph Gold Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Triumph Gold Corp., a junior natural resource company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties. The company primarily explores for gold, silver, copper, and molybdenum deposits. Its flagship project is the Freegold Mountain project located in Yukon, Canada. The company was formerly known as Northern Freegold Resources Ltd. See Also Receive News & Ratings for Triumph Gold Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Triumph Gold and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .NEW YORK (AP) — A slide for market superstar Nvidia helped pull U.S. stock indexes down from their records. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% Monday, coming off its 57th all-time high of the year so far. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite dropped 0.6% from its own record. Nvidia was the market’s heaviest weight after China said it’s probing the chip giant for potential antitrust violations. Stocks in Hong Kong jumped after top Chinese leaders agreed on a “moderately loose” monetary policy. Prices for oil and gold rose following the ouster of Syrian leader Bashar Assad. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. NEW YORK (AP) — A slide for market superstar Nvidia on Monday is helping to pull U.S. stock indexes down from their records. The S&P 500 fell by 0.3% in afternoon trading, coming off its 57th all-time high of the year so far. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 57 points, or 0.1%, as of 1:53 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite pulled back 0.3% from its own record. Nvidia's drop of 2.1% was by far the heaviest weight on the S&P 500 after China said it's investigating the company over suspected violations of Chinese anti-monopoly laws. Nvidia has skyrocketed to become one of Wall Street’s most valuable companies because its chips are driving much of the world’s move into artificial-intelligence technology. That gives its stock’s movements more sway on the S&P 500 than nearly every other. Nvidia's fall overshadowed gains in Hong Kong and for Chinese stocks trading in the United States on hopes that China will deliver more stimulus for the world's second-largest economy. Roughly half the stocks in the S&P 500 also rose. The week’s highlight for Wall Street will arrive midweek when the latest updates on inflation arrive. Economists expect Wednesday’s report to show the inflation that U.S. consumers are feeling remained stuck at roughly the same level last month. A separate report on Thursday, meanwhile, could show an acceleration in inflation at the wholesale level. They’re the last big pieces of data the Federal Reserve will get before its meeting next week on interest rates. The widespread expectation is still that the central bank will cut its main interest rate for the third time this year. The Fed has been easing its main interest rate from a two-decade high since September to offer more help for the slowing job market, after bringing inflation nearly all the way down to its 2% target. Lower interest rates can ease the brakes off the economy, but they can also offer more fuel for inflation. Expectations for a series of cuts from the Fed have been a major reason the S&P 500 has set so many all-time highs this year. On Wall Street, Interpublic Group rose 5.8% after rival Omnicom said it would buy the marketing and communications firm in an all-stock deal. The pair had a combined revenue of $25.6 billion last year. Omnicom, meanwhile, sank 9.3%. Macy’s climbed 1.5% after an activist investor, Barington Capital Group, called on the retailer to buy back at least $2 billion of its own stock over the next three years and make other moves to help boost its stock price. Super Micro Computer rose 4.6% after saying it got an extension that will keep its stock listed on the Nasdaq through Feb. 25, as it works to file its delayed annual report and other required financial statements. Earlier this month, the maker of servers used in artificial-intelligence technology said an investigation found no evidence of misconduct by its management or by the company’s board following the resignation of its public auditor . In the oil market, a barrel of benchmark U.S. crude rallied 2% to $68.56 following the overthrow of Syrian leader Bashar Assad, who sought asylum in Moscow after rebels. Brent crude, the international standard, was mostly unchanged at $71.05. The price of gold also rose 1% amid the uncertainty created by the end of the Assad family’s 50 years of iron rule. In stock markets abroad, the Hang Seng jumped 2.8% in Hong Kong after top Chinese leaders agreed on a “moderately loose” monetary policy for the world’s second-largest economy. That’s a shift away from a more cautious, “prudent” stance for the first time in 10 years. A major planning meeting later this week could also bring more stimulus for the Chinese economy. U.S.-listed stocks of several Chinese companies climbed, such as a 13.1% jump for electric-vehicle company Nio and a 9.1% rise for Alibaba Group. Stocks in Shanghai, though, were roughly flat. In Seoul, South Korea’s Kospi slumped 2.8% as the fallout continues from President Yoon Suk Yeol 's brief declaration of martial law last week in the midst of a budget dispute. In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.19% from 4.15% late Friday. ___ AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed. Stan Choe, The Associated PressBRISTOL, Tenn. — Calvary Christian came to The Classic with plans to return to Florida as champions. They certainly looked the part on Friday. “That is the goal, one day at a time,” Calvary Christian head coach Cilk McSweeney said. “We are looking forward to it. We are undefeated so far and our goal is to stay undefeated.” Six-foot-8 senior Shon Abaev, who chose the University of Cincinnati over Tennessee among other schools, displayed the ability to go inside for shoot from outside, scoring 22 points, while also pulling down six rebounds in the Eagles’ 79-59 Classic round victory over Webb School from Knoxville on Friday afternoon at Viking Hall. Sophomore Cayden Daughtry, considered one of the top sophomores in the nation, actually led the Eagles with 27 points on 11-for-17 shooting from the field, including a trio of 3s, along five five assists, four rebounds and two steals. Abaev led Calvary Christian with five 3-pointers, going 5-for-8 from long range, while Collin Paul added 11 points and five boards. “They are different. We told our guys, that was kind of a woodshed moment,” Webb head coach Ricky Norris said. “They are really good, we knew they were really good coming in. I think what separates them is they play really hard. They compete at a high level and they are obviously talented. We knew that coming in, but until you get out there and play against them you don’t feel them. “We felt them today. They are really good. We have played a lot of talented teams, especially up here and across the south and I would have to think hard about it, but they are as good as any we have played.” Calvary Christian (8-0), which also has one of the nation’s top eight graders in Draydne McDaniel, who had five points, thee boards and a steal, led 35-20 at halftime and outscored the Spartans 29-18 in the third quarter to build a commanding 64-38 lead with a quarter to play. The Eagles shot 55.4 percent from the field to 38.2 for the Spartans. “Once we got settled in and got the guys moving and just played how Calvary plays I think we were fine,” said McSweeney, who played college basketball at Penn State under former East Tennessee State head coach Ed DeChellis. “We knew we were bigger than them, we had the size advantage early as far as taking it to the rim and playing through fouls. We didn’t know how the Tennessee whistles were going to be, but I thought they did a great job for the most part. As soon as they make their moves and get to the rim and finish there is really nothing they can do.” Cam Swearengen led Webb (14-2) with 17 points, while Alex Leith added 11. The Spartans struggled from long range until late, equally the Eagles with nine 3s apiece, led by Winston Luton, who made three of them. Jaylen Pompey added four assists in the loss. “They have got length at the rim, but they also have length at the perimeter,” Norris said. “We knew we had we to make about 15 3s just to be in the ball park and we didn’t early. We made some late when it was over, but we missed a bunch early to kind of keep it within striking distance. They are just hard to guard, we tried everything we knew defensively.” Abaev, who chose Cincinnati over Tennessee, Syracuse, Arkansas, Auburn and more, has risen up the ranks and credits much of his development to his coaching at Calvary Christian. “It is a great feeling, a lot of hard work every day in practice,” Abaev said. “Our.coach pushes us a lot, sometimes we feel like it is too much, but at the end of the day they do it because they know what they are doing, they played in this sport for a long time. They played themselves so they know what they are doing so we just trust in what they say and what they want us to do and we do it.” Calvary Christian will face St. Michael’s Prep from Texas in the quarterfinals on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Don’t count them out. “You don’t have any losing teams in here, right,” said McSweeney, in speaking to the media after the game. “We want to be here every day. Get your questions ready tomorrow.” Webb will play Bartlett in a loser’s bracket contest on Saturday at noon. “They are just better. That is just one you tip your hat. They are better than we are,” Norris said. “We don’t have to beat them to reach our goals. They are going to beat to a lot of people, we are not going to be the only ones sitting here. I want to give them credit, I am not incredibly happy about how we played to be honest with you, but I also there were some things that we didn’t do that we typically do. They did have something to do with it, but they are really good.” SLAM DUNK CONTEST Baylor signee Tounde Yessoufou, a top-40 senior prospect in the nation, slammed his way to The Classic slam dunk contest victory and followed that up 20 minutes later by leading St. Joseph (Cal.) to an opening round win over West Ridge. Winning dunk contests is nothing unusual for the native of Africa. "I had no doubt," said St. Joseph teammate Julius Price. "He has been in a lot of dunk contests, I have never seen him lose. We went to Oregon last week and he won it there too." "I don't remember how many I have won, but in my four years every slam contest I have won," added Yessoufou. "Honestly I don't count them. I just play hard. My goal is to win, that is all. That is what I am here to do...Regardless of anything that is going on, my number one thing is to always win at anything that I do. If it is a slam dunk competition I want to be number one. I am obviously excited I got the trophy to go home with." Yessoufou joined Sam Hallas from Calvary Christian, Fla., and Tre McKinnon of Lake Norman, N.C., in the finals and earned the win despite McKinnon jumping over two teammates over varying heights in separate dunks and Hallas, who leaped over 6-8 Shon Abaeu for an emphatic slam in the final round. Among Yessoufou's dunks was catching a pass of the side of the backboard by one of his teammates and then slamming it through the hoop. His final dunk came by leaping into the air, taking the ball between his legs and then slamming it for what proved to be the decider for the five judges watching from mid-court. "I saved the best for last. Everybody was trying to go to the next level and all that stuff so I just felt like my number one thing is consistency," he said. "I wanted to win. I wanted to show everybody what I have got right from the jump. I just wanted to show they what I could do." In addition to that trio, five other entrants included Bo Ogden (St. Michael's Prep), Dylan Bannon (West Ridge), Brandon Graham (Tennessee High), Chamberlain Burgess (Orem) and Matas Siskaukas (St. Joesph).
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