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Being a bibliophile in the modern age can have its challenges. Aside from the price of books, storing and bringing them around can be challenging for people who are constantly on the move. Thankfully, the rise of e-readers has made it possible to have access to an entire library from the palm of your hand. In 2007, Amazon released its first consumer device, a little handheld e-reader called the Kindle. Since then, the e-commerce giant has released several devices, like Alexa-powered devices and Fire tablets, but the Kindle, which gives users access to millions of books on its platform, has proven that it's here to stay. However, not everyone is sold on getting the Kindle for a variety of reasons, such as price, the lack of certain features, or being annoyed that you can't buy books directly on the app . If you're on the fence about buying a Kindle for the first time or you're frustrated enough to swap your old one with a different-branded model, we've narrowed down some of the best non-Kindle offers you can snag today. If you're curious about what we considered when making this list, we'll go into more detail about the specific things that make these e-reader alternatives a good buy at the end of this list. If the primary reason you're shifting to an e-reader instead of a physical book is your commitment to living more sustainably, Kobo might be better suited to your values. Launched in 2022, the Kobo Clara 2E (also part of our Best of IFA in 2022 list) marked the beginning of the company's move towards using more recycled plastic. Additionally, its slew of SleepCovers are also made of recycled materials, and its products are shipped with recycled paper. In terms of features, Kobo e-readers like the Kobo Clara BW regularly top e-reader lists for waterproof features and advanced E Ink Carta 1300 technology. Compared to other manufacturers who have committed to fighting the right-to-repair movement , Kobo encourages its buyers to keep their products running for as long as possible. In particular, Kobo shares that three models were designed with replaceable (and repairable) parts in mind: Kobo Libra Colour, Kobo Clara Colour, and Kobo Clara BW. Although there are a few geographic limitations, Kobo established a partnership with iFixit to help its buyers navigate the challenges of repairing their e-readers. However, Kobo cautions people that repairs can affect the waterproofing, so it recommends sending devices back for repair if they are still covered by the standard warranty or additional warranty from Clyde, which can go up to three years. If your Kobo really is at the end of its life, you'll have the option to use its free recycling program if you're based in North America. Many people get a Kindle to enjoy ebooks, but there's also a good chunk of people who prefer being able to read online articles or PowerPoint presentations, especially when you work in a field that's research-intensive. So, if your work requires you to read through a lot of different file types from HMTL, ZIP, PPT, and PPTX, the Boox Page might be a good option. Apart from being able to side-load ebooks, you can also listen to eBooks downloaded from different stores with Android apps on the Boox. In comparison, the Kindle only lets you listen to audiobooks downloaded exclusively from Audible. Plus, the Boox Page doesn't just come with 32GB internal memory; you can expand it with microSD cards. It even lets you auto-rotate the screen, which is great when you're trying to view landscape presentations. In the past, we've also praised how the Boox Nova Air C set itself apart from the competition with its metal exterior, which gave it a relatively more premium feel than the ubiquitous plastic-based materials. In addition, it comes with a Wacom-powered stylus that makes it perfect for augmenting your PPTs with additional information. Alternatively, we also went into detail as to why the Onyx Boox Tab Ultra C might be your next iPad replacement. It's important to note that the official Onyx Boox website isn't accessible in all countries, so you might need to visit a local reseller for more information. Over fifteen years ago, Barnes & Noble launched NOOK , its response to the Kindle. Although Barnes & Noble is known for its physical bookstores, Amazon does win in terms of sheer quantity when it comes to access to books. With an option to subscribe to the Kindle Unlimited Membership , avid readers have millions more titles to choose from, but B&N's NOOK is known for its boutique offerings from independent authors. In 2011, Amazon released the first version of its e-reader-tablet combo, the Kindle Fire, though they dropped the Kindle branding from the Fire line. In 2024, it released a colored Kindle more true to its roots in 2024, while B&N launched its latest 9" Nook tablet that same year, which is capable of running Android apps. In partnership with Lenovo, it also comes in two different colors, arctic grey and frost blue, with storage that can be upgraded with an external microSD that can go as high as 128GB. If you don't really need distraction-free reading and want access to Android features, this might be the right Kindle alternative for you. If you prefer the more low-key versions that are more e-reader than tablet, you can still snag the 6" NOOK GlowLight 4 or the 7.8" NOOK GlowLight 4 Plus. To help you decide, our team has also done a more in-depth review of the Nook vs the Kindle that you might want to check out first. For people who still prefer a physical button to flip their digital pages, the 7" Kindle Oasis with page turning buttons may be on your list. But if you're not a fan of the old-school micro USB cable, you might want to look at the Pocketbook Era. A winner of the 2023 Red Dot design awards, it offers a lot of the features that the Oasis lacks. Using E Ink Carta, the Pocketbook Era promises snappy page turning with its sleek-looking buttons on the right-hand side. While a lot of people struggle with exiting books on the Kindle , the PocketBook era lets you return to the home screen with a single button. In terms of navigation, the PocketBook Era also lets you access file folders and has a more organized interface for its other capabilities. And, of course, it uses the more updated USB-C cable. As of this writing, PocketBook supports 14 different file types and lets you listen to six audiobook formats (and not just the ones from Audible), which you can listen to using its Bluetooth capabilities or built-in speakers. If you have an American library card, PocketBook also lets you borrow books from your local library via Overdrive. Through the years, Amazon has released several Kindle models to fit a range of readers. However, its first colored Kindle only arrived earlier this year with the Colorsoft Signature Edition . Retailing at $279, it features a color display, the ability to highlight text in different colors, and a water resistant design. However, if you find its 7" screen size a little too cramped to fully enjoy your favorite digital comic books and their exquisite details, you might want to consider a reMarkable e-reader instead. In many ways, the reMarkable Paper Pro is more like a tablet than just an e-reader, but the crisp, large e-paper display makes it a great option for people who want to read on bigger screens. Despite its massive screen real estate, it's still relatively comfortable to carry with one hand and has a matte panel that rivals the Kindle. If you're particular about privacy, it also has on-device encryption and multi-factor authentication. On the other hand, the reMarkable 2 markets itself more as a digital notebook. Part of this is its range of cloud storage integrations, like Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive. Similar to the iPad, you can use a stylus to write on the paper-like display, which you can attach to the side of your tablet to charge and store when not in use. As a hardcore Kindle Paperwhite user, I know a thing or two about what makes the Kindle worth every penny. In general, I do think that Amazon produces some of the best e-readers available in the market. However, every person has specific needs that other models are more suited for. In this list, we've narrowed down some great Kindle alternatives that win in other ways, like access to other non-reading apps, the Android interface, cloud storage integration, and more. We've selected e-readers with a history of generally positive reviews, as well as models that don't have a history of recall notices. We also considered the needs of different types of readers, such as those who prefer audiobooks, colored screens for comic books, or additional security measures. That said, there's still a lot to love about the Kindle, and there's a reason why so many people think it's worth it. If this hasn't fully convinced you yet, you might want to consider cheaper Kindle models or second-hand ones instead. After all, there are a ton of features that many Kindle users don't know about, like its built-in browser and annotations. 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Not long ago, someone asked about the Rialto Theater that once stood at the southeast corner of Walnut and Pine streets in Lockport. It was recently featured on the Niagara History Center Facebook page. While looking into the history of a property, it is always interesting to learn what was on the site before and after a particular structure was there. On the 1851 map of the village of Lockport, the earliest one that includes names, the southeast corner of Walnut and Pine is occupied by Dr. C. Hill. A quick check of the 1856 Lockport Directory reveals his first name as “Caleb.” He was born in Orwell, Vermont, in 1802 and graduated from the Vermont Academy of Medicine in 1827. Dr. Hill was still living in Vermont in 1830 at about which time he married Fannie Bacon; their son and only child, Linnaeus, was born in 1832. In 1840, the family was residing in Ridgeway in Orleans County. When Dr. Hill moved to Lockport is unclear, but he was there by 1850. In an 1890 reminiscence in the Lockport Daily Journal, it is stated that, “Dr. Hill, formerly in company with Dr. J. H. Helmer, lived here for some years and built the home now occupied by James Jackson, Jr....” Not much could be learned about Dr. Hill’s tenure in Lockport. At least one local physician, Dr. Peter Faling of Gasport, wrote that he had studied under Dr. Hill in Lockport in the 1850s. One lasting connection the Hills had to this area was their daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Van Horn. She was the daughter of John Van Horn and granddaughter of James Van Horn of Newfane. Linnaeus and Elizabeth married in 1856 and moved to Brooklyn. Dr. and Mrs. Hill sold the house at Walnut and Pine a year later and also moved to Brooklyn where Dr. Hill died in 1863 at the age of 61. Before Dr. Hill left Lockport, his house and property were purchased for $7,000 by his partner, Dr. Josiah H. Helmer, who, within a short time, sold it to Dr. Samuel S. Thorn for the same amount (about $270,000 in 2024). In 1860, Dr. Thorn sued Dr. Helmer for selling him the property “above its estimated value.” Thorn won a $1,000 ($38,500) judgment against Helmer. Dr. Thorn did not keep the property for very long and soon moved to Toledo, Ohio. The next owner of the house was James Jackson, Jr. The address was 33 Walnut Street (later changed to 106 Walnut) and Jackson would reside there for 30 years until his death in 1891. He was born January 26, 1825 in Medina, where he also married Lizzie Gurden, in 1845, and his only child, J. Carl, was born a year later. The family moved to Lockport in about 1855 and Jackson opened his first lumber yard at Clinton and Mill streets a few years later. Lizzie died in 1861 and Jackson later married Emily Fitch. By the mid-1860s, Jackson was involved in the political life of the village. He was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Democrat representing Lockport for one term in 1864. Three years later he was elected Mayor of Lockport for one term. He ran for the 29th New York District in the U.S. Congress in 1868 and was defeated. In 1873, Jackson was elected a New York State Canal Commissioner for a three-year term. He re-entered politics in 1886 when he ran again for Congress, this time in the 33rd District. His opponent was Civil War hero Col. John B. Weber of Buffalo, who won the election. Following this defeat, Jackson retired from politics and concentrated on his business and community activities. In 1872, Jackson acquired the Van Valkenburgh lumber mill on East Market Street, about where Widewaters is today. This greatly increased his business as well as his assets; the 1870s was a good decade for him. He improved and expanded both of his lumber mills as well as his home and property at Walnut and Pine streets. A sketch of Jackson’s house in the 1878 Illustrated History of Niagara County shows a quaint Gothic-style home with gingerbread trim. The home and property were the scene of many social and charity events. By the 1870s, Jackson had turned the mill businesses over to his son, J. Carl, but he retained offices in several other companies including president of the Farmers’ & Mechanics’ Bank, treasurer of the Merchant’s Gargling Oil Company, vice-president of the Lockport Pulp Company, as well as member of the boards of the Holly Manufacturing Company, the Union Printing & Publishing Company and several others. Jackson died suddenly of a stroke on March 6, 1891, at the age of 66, in the Gilsey House Hotel while on a business trip to New York City. His body was brought back to Lockport for burial in Cold Spring Cemetery. Following Jackson’s death, his wife Emily remained in the home for a few years but later moved just across Walnut Street to the Blackley Flats Apartments. There were reports in the newspapers that the Jackson property was being considered for development including an apartment building in 1895, and the new Federal Building/Post Office in 1899. Neither project came to fruition and the home was turned into a boarding house. In 1912, the property was sold at public auction for back taxes. Emily Jackson died the following year, on January 14, 1913, at the age of 72. Six months later the house was heavily damaged in a fire caused by a flying ember from another fire on Buffalo Street. This ended the story of the nearly 65-year-old, once beautiful home. By the end of 1913, Lockport entertainment mogul Henry Thurston, who already owned the Temple Theater on Walnut Street, announced plans to build an open “Airdome” on the former Jackson property, primarily to hold sporting events. A few years later, he enclosed the arena, calling it Thurston’s “Auditorium.” With the growing popularity of motion pictures, Thurston once again transformed his venue at Walnut and Pine streets, this time into the Rialto Theater. The business was operated by the Schine Corporation. The new theater opened on November 11, 1924 to two sold out shows, with 1,500 people for each show, and a crowd of at least that number waiting to get into each performance. Gloria Swanson in “Wages of Virture” was the first movie presented there. A novelty of the new theater was the chance for the audience to see themselves on the big screen in the “Civic and Industrial Review of Lockport,” which featured films of the city’s business, industrial, retail and public places. Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, even with competition from the Hi-Art and the Palace, the Rialto continued to attract a crowd with first-run movies and short features. The theater was remodeled and updated over the years and the main entrance was moved from Pine Street to the Walnut Street side. The last year the Rialto was in operation was in 1957. It was torn down in 1962 for a parking lot for the nearby M & T Bank. Later a small branch bank was built on the site.Minnesota will try to bounce back from two straight losses when it hosts Bethune-Cookman on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis. The Golden Gophers (5-3) are coming off a 57-51 loss against Wake Forest on Friday, which followed a 68-66 overtime loss against Wichita State on Thursday. Both games took place at the ESPN Events Invitational in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Minnesota coach Ben Johnson cited inconsistency on offense as the main reason for his team's recent skid. "We're painfully figuring that out," Johnson said. "I thought our defense, though, (Thursday and Friday) has proven this is a top-40 or top-30 defense. We've got to be able to show up with offense and free throws." Golden Gophers starter Lu'Cye Patterson said he and his teammates remain confident in their potential as the Big Ten conference season approaches. "We just have to keep doing what we're supposed to do and keep our level of defensive play up," Patterson said. "It's going to win us a lot of games. The offense is going to come." Bethune-Cookman (2-5) will try to play spoiler on the road. The Wildcats have split their past two games as they beat North Dakota 79-67 on Tuesday and lost to Gardner-Webb 79-64 on Wednesday, both games played in the Cancun Challenge in Cancun, Mexico. Four players for Bethune-Cookman scored in double digits in their most recent game. Reggie Ward Jr. and Daniel Rouzan led the way with 14 points apiece, Trey Thomas scored 13 and Brayon Freeman chipped in 10. Bethune-Cookman is coached by Reggie Theus, who enjoyed a long NBA career and coached the Sacramento Kings for parts of two seasons. Theus said the Wildcats were in better position to compete this season compared with a season ago. "We've got a lot of depth, and we have age and experience," Theus said. "One of the biggest differences in our team is that we have great size now, where last year we were pretty small." Dawson Garcia leads Minnesota with 18.6 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. Patterson is next with 10.1 points per contest. Bethune-Cookman is led by Freeman, who is averaging 15.9 points per game. Thomas (11.7 points per game) and Ward Jr. (11.0) also are scoring in double digits. --Field Level Media

Virginia Tech Fosters Future Landscape Architects Through Capital Sculpture Garden & Winery Collaboration 12-19-2024 08:12 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: Getnews / PR Agency: Website Servicer Co.,Ltd Lovettsville, VA - Virginia Tech's School of Design, Landscape Architecture Program, has launched an innovative community collaboration with the Global Humanities Foundation's Capital Sculpture Garden & Winery. Located on a picturesque 10-acre property at 13967 Berlin Turnpike, Lovettsville, VA, the collaboration will merge environmental stewardship, cultural enrichment, and community engagement. Under the guidance of Professor Terry Clements, FASLA, FCELA, PLA, Chair of the Landscape Architecture Program, the project reflects the program's mission to address real-world challenges through immersive design labs, community outreach, and cutting-edge research. The initiative is designed to provide students with the professional skills needed to tackle environmental and societal issues while creating a dynamic, community-focused cultural space. Image: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczNBXym7_66LJjVvEI_PPdQVUb1BsOrVukqMWx5Ohp6hIz0coXZmTBc5jVKYAy_EbRHmvSLmKgCnldlvrp24y__5vvdGEFZbUPRDXLg5uRNo6jwJ_pjz0Jbkfst01W1wh4EWUqvvL_H_Wene8XUE1Tce=w513-h576-s-no-gm?authuser=0 On a rare warm December day, Virginia Tech's team, including Professor Clements, Dr. Vincenzo Cribari, Visiting Assistant Professor from Italy, and Ms. Jia Xu, a visiting scholar from China, conducted their first site visit to the Capital Sculpture Garden & Winery. The team met with Tset Wong and Rose Hong, founders of the Global Humanities Foundation & Capital Sculpture Garden & Winery, along with Angela Clark and Richard Haney, founders of Farm & Fish For Life, to officially launch the collaboration. Image: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczMv0r-hiNp0K7wVptWL18un6adRTYYUNTY2YDP9-30c4EpyEISqL2QXunHURaqytSh4QlWqmZJ8tXw01oeuXRReUaY12lxUwn4xpXFX55cGZUTm34PmzX0BvONBDQK2cxW0ivmLSNxNJJgzHMlq56W3=w1065-h710-s-no-gm?authuser=0 Capital Sculpture Garden & Winery is envisioned to become one of the largest sculpture gardens in the nation's capital region where the beauty of art and the elegance of fine wine come together. Nestled in a serene and picturesque setting in the nation's Capital Wine Country, Loudoun County, its gardens will feature an exquisite collection of artworks and sculptures from both the United States and around the globe and provide a place for community members. 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Image: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczNOYcT-SVItMRaV4Q1vLKf2fsabNW1GiL1Bl06-5N9IN3cualhrsu2naxX01nvhuZbiX03DkhwgcUnzRDqJpDie9RZYVbEO6FyOcte_Op5RDL0EppctOYGt1lN3JZWZNtd-4pFYVd79xFQgkDqPmGWE=w917-h574-s-no-gm?authuser=0 Located in Loudoun County, one of the wealthiest counties in the nation, the Capital Sculpture Garden & Winery provides a unique setting for blending cultural heritage, artistic expression, and ecological innovation. About Virginia Tech's Landscape Architecture Program Virginia Tech's Landscape Architecture Program is nationally recognized for its excellence, with the undergraduate program ranked 13th and the graduate program ranked 18th in the latest DesignIntelligence rankings. Graduates from the program are highly sought after, ranking 4th in the nation for employment by firms. Through its immersive design labs, community engagement, and research, the program equips students with the skills to address real-world environmental and societal challenges. Learn more at www.Design.vt.edu [ https://www.design.vt.edu/ ]. About the Global Humanities Foundation The Global Humanities Foundation fosters innovation and creativity across arts, science, technology, and education, working to enhance the human condition and unite people globally. Through its cultural and artistic initiatives, it aims to address shared concerns and the universal bonds of humanity. Learn more at www.GlobalHumanitiesFoundation.org [ https://www.globalhumanitiesfoundation.org/ ]. About Capital Sculpture Garden & Winery - A Celebration of Art and Humanity Capital Sculpture Garden & Winery is one of the largest sculpture gardens in the Washington, D.C. region, where art and fine wine unite in a serene and picturesque setting. Situated in Loudoun County's Capital Wine Country, it features a remarkable collection of sculptures and artworks from around the world, promoting peace, harmony, and humanity through its themed gardens, including the Community Vegetable Garden, Italian Renaissance and Persian Gardens, Japanese Zen Garden, and more. Learn more at www.CapitalSculptureGarden.com [ http://www.capitalsculpturegarden.com/ ]. About Farm & Fish for Life Farm & Fish for Life is an innovative and sustainable farm that integrates fish farming and aquaponics to produce both crops and fish in a greenhouse environment year-round. This approach achieves higher yields than traditional farming methods without the use of chemicals, while significantly conserving water, energy, and land resources. Additionally, the farm serves as a catalyst for horticultural therapy, providing veterans with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges with a therapeutic and healing environment. Media Contact Company Name: Global Dragon TV Contact Person: Media Department Email: Send Email [ http://www.universalpressrelease.com/?pr=virginia-tech-fosters-future-landscape-architects-through-capital-sculpture-garden-winery-collaboration ] Phone: 1-703-901-6588 Address:10329 Democracy Lane City: Fairfax State: VA Country: United States Website: http://www.globaldragontv.com This release was published on openPR.Pretty much everything that could go wrong for the Ohio State Buckeyes in Week 14 went wrong. Not only did they lose "The Game" to the Michigan Wolverines by a final score of 13-10, but they also got into a massive brawl with Michigan immediately afterwards that could result in several players on both getting suspended. With the Wolverines winning this one late, their players rushed the field when the clock struck zero and planted their flag in the middle of the field. The Buckeyes took exception to this, and ended up starting a full-scale brawl with the Wolverines that quickly caught fans' attention. The aftermath of the fight was pretty messy, and there's a lot that both teams and the NCAA will have to work through as a result. With things still fresh, Ohio State's athletic director Ross Bjork refused to comment on the situation, saying he needed to gather more details on what actually happened. Per Brandon Marcello of CBS Sports, "Ohio State athletics director Ross Bjork declined to comment to CBS Sports when asked about the postgame skirmish. He needs to gather more details on what happened, he said." Ohio State athletics director Ross Bjork declined to comment to CBS Sports when asked about the postgame skirmish. He needs to gather more details on what happened, he said. Considering the scale of the fight, it's not a surprise to see Bjork is waiting for things to clear up before he fully addresses what happened. And beyond the fight, the team also lost a game they desperately needed to win, so it's safe to say there's going to be some soul-searching within Ohio State over the next few days. © Barbara J. Perenic/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Not only did the Buckeyes likely lose their spot in the Big Ten Championship Game to the Penn State Nittany Lions, but their standing in the College Football Playoff rankings is set to tumble as well. There's a chance that this defeat could destroy Ohio State's 2024 campaign. For now, the Buckeyes are reeling in the wake of their defeat and this massive fight, but they still have a chance to salvage their campaign. It will require quite a turnaround, but you can't count Ohio State out just yet, even though things look quite dire in the wake of this crushing defeat. Related: Michigan Trolls Ohio State by Reposting Final Score with Subtle TwistUVALDE, Texas — A Texas judge on Thursday refused to throw out criminal charges accusing the former Uvalde schools police chief of putting children at risk during a slow response to the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting. Pete Arredondo said he was improperly charged and that the shooter was responsible for putting the victims in danger in the school attack on May 24, 2022. Nineteen children and two teachers were killed. Arredondo also said he was scapegoated for the halting police response. Nearly 400 law enforcement agents rushed to the scene in rural South Texas but waited more than 70 minutes to confront and kill the gunman in a fourth-grade classroom. Judge Sid Harle handed down the ruling during a hearing in a Uvalde courtroom, and set a trial date for Oct. 20, 2025. Several victim family members attended the hearing but left without comment. Arredondo has pleaded not guilty to 10 counts of abandoning or endangering a child, each of which carried a punishment of up to two years in jail. He and former Uvalde schools officer Adrian Gonzales are the only officers who have been charged for their actions that day. Gonzales has not asked the judge to dismiss his charges but could at a later date. Gonzales and Arredondo attended the hearing in person. Nico LaHood, an attorney for Gonzales, said he will ask for the trial to be moved out of Uvalde County because he believes his client cannot receive a fair trial there. “Everybody knows everybody,” in Uvalde, LaHood said. The indictment against Arredondo alleges he did not follow his active shooter training and made critical decisions that slowed the police response while the gunman was “hunting” his victims. It alleges that instead of confronting the gunman immediately, Arredondo caused delays by telling officers to evacuate a hallway to wait for a SWAT team, evacuating students from other areas of the building first, and trying to negotiate with the shooter while victims inside the classroom were wounded and dying. Arredondo’s attorneys say the danger that day was not caused by him, but by the shooter. They argued Arredondo was blamed for trying to save the lives of the other children in the building, and have warned that prosecuting him would open many future law enforcement actions to similar charges. “Arredondo did nothing to put those children in the path of a gunman,” said Arredondo attorney Matthew Hefti. The massacre at Robb Elementary was one of the worst school shootings in U.S. history, and the law enforcement response has been widely condemned as a massive failure. Nearly 150 U.S. Border Patrol agents, 91 state police officers, as well and school and city police rushed to the campus. While terrified students and teachers called 911 from inside classrooms, dozens of officers stood in the hallway trying to figure out what to do. More than an hour later, a team of officers breached the classroom and killed the gunman. Within days of the shooting, the focus of the slow response turned on Arredondo, who was described by other responding agencies as the incident commander in charge. Multiple federal and state investigations have laid bare cascading problems in law enforcement training, communication, leadership and technology, and questioned whether officers prioritized their own lives over those of children and teachers. Several victims or their families have filed multiple state and federal lawsuits. ___ Associated Press reporter Jim Vertuno in Austin, Texas, contributed.

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RAY MASSEY: It's time to consult my trusty crystal ball for 2025's motoring predictions By RAY MASSEY Updated: 18:27, 29 December 2024 e-mail View comments Each New Year brings with it the chance to take stock of the past 12 months and look forward to the many opportunities ahead. So here are my predictions... 1) Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will water down elements of the controversial ZEV Mandate, which insists 28 per cent of cars sold next year must be fully electric (up from 22 per cent this year) – rising to 100 per cent by 2035. Failure to hit those targets means manufacturers are fined £15,000 per car sold in breach of the limit. That suggests many EVs are being sold at a loss. The minister announced a 'fast-track' review of the controversial targets at November's Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders' annual dinner – where, hours earlier, Vauxhall announced it was shutting its Luton electric van plant, with more than 1,100 jobs at risk. Nissan's plant in Sunderland is also looking shaky. Humiliated by the sudden news, Reynolds admitted he was 'profoundly concerned' by how the mandate was working, telling 1,000 guests he had heard them 'loud and clear'. On Christmas Eve, the Government sneaked out a formal consultation (open until February 18) on the ZEV mandate to examine 'current arrangements and flexibilities'. So expect wiggle room for car firms to potentially be allowed to count EVs that they export, not just those sold here. Looking ahead: The BYD Sealion 7 crossover launches next year The consultation also seeks views on restoring the 2030 deadline to stop new petrol and diesel car sales. But expect plug-in hybrid cars (and maybe some hybrids) to be exempt until 2035. However, don't anticipate consumer discounts for EVs. SMMT chief Mike Hawes warned that 'such incentives are unsustainable – industry cannot deliver the UK's world-leading ambitions alone'. 2) Keep your eye on China as it exploits such weaknesses to export huge numbers of more affordable electric cars to the UK. Chinese giant BYD has a range of electrified cars such as the Dolphin hatchback (from around £26,000), Seal SUV (£46,000) and Sealion 7 crossover landing next year from £44,990. ‹ Slide me › And from February, brace yourself for the GWM Haval Jolion Pro Hybrid – priced between £23,995 and £29,995. Tariffs, as already imposed by the US and EU, have so far been dismissed in the UK as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer cosies up to the Chinese leadership. 3) Then there's Jaguar. Or should that be 'jaGuar' after its rebranding caused a global meltdown? Nevertheless, I wish the firm well. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next RAY MASSEY: Polestar 4 is a rear-view revolution with no... Nine well-known cars killed off in 2024 from the Ford Focus... Share this article Share HOW THIS IS MONEY CAN HELP How to save money on car insurance: Ten top tips to cut the cost in just a few minutes The electric 'jaGuar' GT concept car looks bold and exciting and, despite the 'woke' marketing debacle, has grown on me – though the 'copy of nothing' claim is a stretch. But we'll have to wait until later next year to see production models, and until 2026 to see them on sale. 4) I also predict the war on the nation's hard-pressed motorists will continue unabated – with more cash-raising cameras to enforce 20mph zones and other speed limits, parking zones and bus lanes. Whatever the future may bring, a Happy New Year to all. CARS & MOTORING: ON TEST Last petrol Jag: F-Type review ahead of Jaguar's big electric move Hyundai Inster review: Is it the affordable EV we've been waiting for? 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Notre Dame Coach: Matt Veres (7th year, 79-19) 2023-24 record: 16-2; District 11 2A duals champion, PIAA 2A duals third-place, District 11 2A individual tournament champion, South East regional 2A individual tournament runner-up. Class: 3A Twitter/social media: Twitter, @NDGPwrestle; Instagram, @notre_dame_wrestling Returning wrestlers: So. Jacob Volpe (121); Sr. Cooper Feltmann (127); Sr. Tanner Berkenstock (133); Jr. Gavyn Kelton (139); Jr. Jared Gonzalez (145); Sr. Stephen Bialek (152); Sr. Keegan Ramsay (160/172); Jr. Dom Sumpolec (160/172); Jr. Connor Smalley (189); So. Noah Knorp (215). Newcomers: Fr. Cael Mueller (107); Fr. Aiden Vanicky (114) So. John Hull (215/285). Top records from 2023-24 (SQ: state qualifier, RQ, regional qualifier): Ramsay 34-12 (PIAA 3rd); Sumpolec 43-13 (PIAA 7th); Smalley 35-14 (SQ); Kelton 26-15 (SQ); Feltmann 21-14 (SQ); Berkenstock 23-18 (SQ). Wrestler you don’t know now, but will by March: Fr. Cael Mueller (107) Season opener: Tuesday, Southern Lehigh (home) Dual match to watch: at Bethlehem Catholic, Jan. 4 Outlook: For the first time since Matt Veres’ first year in charge of the Notre Dame-Green Pond wrestling team, it does not have a defending state champion on its roster. To be clear, the cupboard isn’t bare for the Crusaders, but they are transitioning from Class 2A to Class 3A with a relatively young roster that features five seniors. As has been the case in recent years, Notre Dame has a rugged schedule that will prepare it well for the team and individual postseason. Individual tournaments include the nationally-renowned Walsh Jesuit Ironman on Dec. 6 and 7, Beast of the East on Dec. 21 and 22, Powerade on Dec. 27 and 28 and Escape the Rock on Jan. 18 and 19. The dual meet schedule features a trip to recent rival Bethlehem Catholic and a home match against Pennridge, which finished fourth at the PIAA 3A dual meet tournament last winter, on Dec. 11. That daunting slate, especially the individual tournaments, means the Crusdars’ won’t be overwhelmed by competing now in 3A, but postseason success will be harder to come by. Ramsay showed his talent in a solid run to the state semifinials at 172 last winter and, after a tough loss to Luke Fugazzotto of Northwestern Lehigh, showed his mental toughness by bouncing back with a pair of high-scoring wins to earn bronze. Sumpolec had a successful first season on the mat as a sophomore and earned a coveted odd-numbered place finish in his first trip to Hershey. Sumpolec, who recently committed to George Mason, won more than half of his matches by fall last year and that aggressive style will be fun to watch this winter. Ramsay and Sumpolec will likely swap spots at 160 and 172 throughout the season and it will be interesting to see how this spot in the Crusaders' lineup looks later on in the season. Feltmann and Smalley both won once at the individual state tournament last year. That pair, along with the Crusaders’ other returning state qualifiers, Kelton and Berkenstock, will need to improve exponentially over the course of the season to become a state medalist. A prediction or two: Looking at what the bump up to 3A means from the team perspective, it looks like Notre Dame’s run of four straight D-11 titles will come to an end. The Crusaders have often come close, but are yet to knock off Bethlehem Catholic since the Golden Hawks since they’ve become a fixture on each other’s schedule. Easton, Nazareth and Northampton also boast loaded lineups that will be tough matchups for Notre Dame at the team district tournament. Individually, Ramsay has both the mat IQ and toughness to earn another state medal. How many teammates join him on the podium comes down to how much Feltmann, Berkenstock and the Crusaders’ promising junior class improves this season. Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to lehighvalleylive.com. 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Dune: Prophecy , the prequel series to the Dune movies, continues with Episode 3 on December 1, 2024. Release Date, Time and Where to Watch Dune: Prophecy Episode 3 premieres on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT on HBO and Max. In the U.S., it will be available on HBO's TV channel and streaming service simultaneously. In the U.K., the episode will be available on Sky Atlantic or Now TV at 2 AM on Monday, December 2. In Canada, watch on Crave at 9 PM local time. 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NORTH POLE, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the North Pole bells ring with activity in preparation for Santa Claus' annual journey, Verizon Frontline is once again stepping in to ensure children worldwide can track the magic on December 24th. For the 22nd consecutive year, Verizon has partnered with the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) to provide reliable connectivity for the renowned NORAD Tracks Santa initiative. This year, Verizon's robust network will again support the program's toll-free hotline, enabling children to discover Santa's location as he travels the globe. The effort includes leveraging Verizon's C-Band spectrum to deliver high-performance 5G connectivity and redundant Wi-Fi, helping to ensure uninterrupted service for the hotline during its busiest time of year. "We're honored to continue this holiday tradition with NORAD, a partnership that has brought joy and wonder to families for more than two decades," said Maggie Hallbach, senior vice president, Public Sector at Verizon Business. "By combining innovative technology with holiday spirit, we help bring Santa's journey to life for children everywhere." Cutting-Edge Tools for Seamless Santa Tracking To bolster NORAD's operations, Verizon provides state-of-the-art equipment, including Cradlepoint routers, Wi-Fi jetpacks, and a Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) solution, alongside Verizon Frontline mobile assets for onsite support. Additionally, Verizon's Consulting Services team maintains the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system , an advanced call management solution that helps the hotline manage the 130,000+ calls it receives on Christmas Eve. Santa's Helpers Making the NORAD Tracks Santa initiative possible involves the dedication of nearly 900 in-person and 200 virtual volunteers, including Verizon employees, military personnel, and other government, corporate and community partners. Together, they'll answer questions ranging from "Where is Santa now?" to "What are Santa's favorite cookies?" How to Track Santa Hotline: Call 1-877-Hi-NORAD (1-877-446-6723) starting at 6 a.m. EST on December 24. Save the number on your Verizon phone as "NORAD Call Center" for quick access. Online: Visit www.noradsanta.org for live updates, games, and interactive features, or check NORAD's social media channels for video footage from SantaCams. Mobile App: Download the NORAD Tracks Santa app on Apple or Google Play for a magical experience right at your fingertips. Verizon Communications Inc. ((NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ ) powers and empowers how its millions of customers live, work and play, delivering on their demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity and security. Headquartered in New York City, serving countries worldwide and nearly all of the Fortune 500, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023. Verizon's world-class team never stops innovating to meet customers where they are today and equip them for the needs of tomorrow. For more, visit verizon.com or find a retail location at verizon.com/stores. VERIZON'S ONLINE MEDIA CENTER: News releases, stories, media contacts and other resources are available at verizon.com/news . News releases are also available through an RSS feed. To subscribe, visit www.verizon.com/about/rss-feeds/ . Media contact: Geoffrey Basye geoffrey.basye@verizon.com (202) 748-1882 © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.None

In a message to the American people, the King expressed “great sadness” at the news of Mr Carter’s death, describing him as “a committed public servant” who “devoted his life to promoting peace and human rights”. He added: “His dedication and humility served as an inspiration to many, and I remember with great fondness his visit to the United Kingdom in 1977. “My thoughts and prayers are with President Carter’s family and the American people at this time.” Mr Carter, a former peanut farmer, served one term in the White House between 1977 and 1981 and spent his post-presidency years as a global humanitarian, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Sir Keir Starmer said Mr Carter had “lived his values in the service of others to the very end” through “decades of selfless public service”. Praising a “lifelong dedication to peace” that saw him win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, Sir Keir added: “Motivated by his strong faith and values, President Carter redefined the post-presidency with a remarkable commitment to social justice and human rights at home and abroad.” Tributes to Mr Carter followed the announcement of his death by his family on Sunday, more than a year after he decided to enter hospice care. His son, Chip Carter, said: “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love.” Very sorry to hear of President Carter’s passing. I pay tribute to his decades of selfless public service. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. pic.twitter.com/IaKmZcteb1 — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) December 29, 2024 US President Joe Biden, one of the first elected politicians to endorse Mr Carter’s bid for the presidency in 1976, said the world had “lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian”. He said: “Over six decades, we had the honour of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well. “With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us.” Speaking to reporters from his family vacation in the US Virgin Islands, Mr Biden said his predecessor represented “the most fundamental human values we can never let slip away” and the world had lost a “remarkable leader”. Asked if there were any lessons President-elect Donald Trump could learn from Mr Carter, he answered: “Decency, decency, decency”. Over six decades, Jill and I had the honor of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well. pic.twitter.com/irknhZ6CJY — President Biden (@POTUS) December 29, 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris said Mr Carter “reminded our nation and the world that there is strength in decency and compassion”. “His life and legacy continue to inspire me — and will inspire generations to come,” she said. “Our world is a better place because of President Carter.” Other UK politicians also paid tribute to Mr Carter. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said he was “an inspiration” who “led a truly remarkable life dedicated to public service with a genuine care for people”. Scottish First Minister John Swinney described the former president as “a good, decent, honest man who strove for peace in all that he did”, while Welsh First Minister said he was “a remarkable man” and “a humanitarian and scholar”. Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair said Mr Carter’s “life was a testament to public service”. He added: “I always had the greatest respect for him, his spirit and his dedication. He fundamentally cared and consistently toiled to help those in need.” Gordon Brown, another former prime minister, said it was a “privilege” to have known Mr Carter, who “will be mourned, not just in America, but in every continent where human rights are valued”. Mr Carter is expected to receive a state funeral featuring public observances in Atlanta, Georgia, and Washington DC before being buried in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. A moderate democrat born in Plains in October 1924, Mr Carter’s political career took him from the Georgia state senate to the state governorship and, finally, the White House, where he took office as 39th president in the wake of the Watergate scandal and the Vietnam War. His presidency saw economic disruption amid volatile oil prices, along with social tensions at home and challenges abroad including the Iranian revolution that sparked a 444-day hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran. But he also brokered the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, which led to a peace treaty between the two countries in 1979. After his defeat in the 1980 presidential election, he worked more than four decades leading The Carter Centre, which he and his late wife Rosalynn co-founded in 1982 to “wage peace, fight disease, and build hope”. Under his leadership, the Carter Center virtually eliminated Guinea Worm disease, which has gone from affecting 3.5 million people in Africa and Asia in 1986 to just 14 in 2023. Mrs Carter, who died last year aged 96, had played a more active role in her husband’s presidency than previous first ladies, with Mr Carter saying she had been “my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished”. Earlier this year, on his 100th birthday, Mr Carter received a private congratulatory message from the King, expressing admiration for his life of public serviceWith one of the most exciting AFL seasons done and dusted, it’s time to see how horribly wrong — or right — we were at the start of the year. Watch every ball of Australia v India LIVE & ad-break free during play in 4K on Kayo | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. In January, we made a series of bold predictions for the 2024 season that, despite holding merit at the time, were still more likely to fail than succeed.Now it’s time to take a look back at which ones we got right and which ones were totally off the mark. BOLD PREDICTION: The Blues make the Grand Final VERDICT: Nope Carlton were one of the premiership favourites in pre-season, but their 2024 campaign was cruelled by injuries which meant they never really looked like featuring on the biggest stage of all. The Blues were bundled out in a hugely disappointing elimination final against eventual premiers Brisbane, conceding the first nine goals of the game. Twin towers Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay missed games through injury at the end of the season, while ruck Tom De Koning also missed a large chunk of the back end. Defenders Mitch McGovern, Adam Saad and Jordan Boyd all had disrupted seasons, while Adam Cerra, Zac Williams and Lachie Fogarty also spent some time on the sidelines. Overall, Carlton’s 2024 campaign was disappointing, but now all eyes turn towards whether or not they can bounce back in 2025. BOLD PREDICTION: Michael Voss wins Coach of the Year Award VERDICT: Nope There’s no doubt 2025 will be an intriguing year for the Blues, can Michael Voss find a way to get the most out of a talented group? Things were looking promising this time last year, but now the jury is out. The Blues arguably went backwards in 2024, but injuries certainly did play a part. Brisbane Lions premiership coach Chris Fagan won the award, while former Sydney coach John Longmire came runner-up. Hawthorn’s Sam Mitchell rounded out the podium after he lifted the Hawks from cellar dwellers to premiership contenders. While we don’t know the full breakdown, you’d imagine Geelong coach Chris Scott, Giants head honcho Adam Kingsley and Port Adelaide mastermind Ken Hinkley would all have finished higher than Voss. A huge 2025 looms. BOLD PREDICTION: Brodie Grundy returns to All-Australian form VERDICT: Almost... Brodie Grundy was a key contributor to Sydney’s successes in 2024, but he didn’t quite reach those All-Australian levels he has before. After a turbulent year at Melbourne, Grundy returned to the number one ruck role at Sydney and performed admirably. The star Swan averaged 18 disposals, five clearances and 4.7 tackles a game as he started to get back to some good form. Max Gawn earned a seventh All-Australian blazer, while breakout Roos ruck Tristan Xerri and Collingwood tall Darcy Cameron were the other rucks to make the All-Australian squad. St Kilda’s Rowan Marshall was also considered an unlucky omission. Grundy was probably in the next batch of talls, including Tim English and Toby Nankervis. A stronger season and an increased output than what Grundy has produced in the past couple of years, but not quite All-Australian calibre. BOLD PREDICTION: The Suns break into the top eight VERDICT: Not yet We can probably rinse and repeat this one for 2025. Surely, the Suns aren’t far off from featuring in September action. In their first season under new coach Damien Hardwick, the Suns finished 13th with a win-loss record of 11-12. It was a bizarre year for the Suns, who were a dominant force on their home decks at People First Stadium and TIO Stadium, but didn’t win a game on the road until round 22 against Essendon at Marvel. The club’s had a refresh and a rebrand and will be hoping that next year is the year they break through for their maiden finals appearance. Their talented youth will only get better with another pre-season under their belts, while the acquisitions of damaging half-backs Daniel Rioli and John Noble will add the rebound out of the back half that they struggled with so much. Is 2025 the year they finally break the drought? BOLD PREDICTION: Three teams will drop out of the top eight VERDICT: Correct We were spot on with this one and the numbers didn’t lie. It’s been two every year since the top eight began and the average is approximately 2.8 per season. BOLD PREDICTION: The Saints are one of them VERDICT: Correct As we predicted, there was a bit of a dip for the Saints in 2024. They had a focus on getting experience into their younger brigade and they also lost some games they probably should’ve won. The likes of Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, Darcy Wilson and Mitch Owens all had strong campaigns that resulted in top 10 finishes in the best and fairest, while Mattaes Phillipou had a strong end to the season as well. They’ve attacked the draft hard again this year, securing Gippsland Power high-flyer Alix Tauru and Bendigo Pioneers product Tobie Travaglia, who both look like players for the future. The Saints will be hoping to improve on their win-loss record of 11-12 and push back towards September action in 2025. BOLD PREDICTION: But Max King returns to top form VERDICT: Nope As promising as Max King is, injuries limited the key forward to just 12 games in 2024. The Sandringham Dragons product booted 19 goals for the year at an average of 1.6 per game which was well down on his previous two years where he averaged 2.4 and 2.5 goals a match. It was the worst year of King’s career if you exclude 2019 (ACL injury so no games) and his first year in 2020, according to the AFL Player Ratings system. There’s no doubt that when fit, King is one of the most promising key forwards in the competition. The Saints have shown tremendous faith in King, extending his contract until the end of the 2032 season, can he repay that faith? 2025 will be a big year. BOLD PREDICTION: The Power also drop out VERDICT: Nope Port Adelaide strung together another strong home and away season, finishing in second spot with a win-loss record of 16-7. It was the fourth time in five years that Ken Hinkley’s side have featured in September action, yet they haven’t gone on to reach the big dance on any of those occasions. Right now, it feels like they’re home and away experts and then crumble under the finals pressure. Our bold prediction questioned how their recruits would fare and it’s fair to say they didn’t exactly fire. Brandon Zerk-Thatcher is probably a tick as a defender, while Jordon Sweet assumed the number one ruck role by seasons end. Ivan Soldo sought a trade out of South Australia after just one year and Esava Ratugolea is on the fringes of the side heading into 2025. They’re so strong at home, so expect the Power to be around the mark of the top four again in 2025, but the challenge for them is progressing further through a finals campaign. BOLD PREDICTION: And the Josh Carr handover is made official VERDICT: Not yet Six months ago, it looked like Ken Hinkley’s job was on thin ice. They’d lost three consecutive matches to the Blues, Giants and Lions but they went on to win eight of their last nine in a scintillating end to the season. Post-match after the gritty win over St Kilda, Ken Hinkley was emotional in an on-field interview with Fox Footy’s Sarah Jones, highlighting how much he loved the playing group and how much the playing group loved him. The Power were thumped in a qualifying final by Geelong but bounced back in the semi against Hawthorn, before going down to the Swans in a preliminary final. Hinkley still remains in the hot seat, but there’s a sense amongst the competition that Josh Carr will inherit that throne sooner rather than later. Hinkley is yet to reach a grand final during his time as senior coach, a role he has held for 12 years. Carr has been a part of the Power footy program for several years and the club could execute a handover similar to that at the Swans, where Dean Cox took over from John Longmire. It feels inevitable that Carr takes over, but don’t rule out the Power making a bold play and trying to poach someone if Hinkley does step aside some time in 2025. BOLD PREDICTION: The Crows take their spot VERDICT: Not even close Adelaide were one of the biggest disappointments in 2024, if not the biggest disappointment. After finishing 10th with a win-loss record of 11-12 in 2023, there were high hopes that the Crows could return to September action for the first time since 2017. While it was overall a poor season, there were a few shining lights for Matthew Nicks’ side. Midfielder Jake Soligio showed positive signs of growth, while exciting youngster Max Michalanney is going to become a serious player. Izak Rankine played some good footy and Ben Keays was joint winner of the Best and Fairest alongside captain Jordan Dawson. Draftee Sid Draper has been tearing up the training track and is on target to feature in round one, while the likes of Riley Thilthorpe, Josh Rachele and Dan Curtin should only get better with another pre-season under their belts. At the end of the day though, the Crows weren’t as good as they could’ve been in 2024, given the talent at their disposal. BOLD PREDICTION: And Jordan Dawson finishes in the top three of the Brownlow Medal count VERDICT: Also no Let’s be honest, this one was pretty bold! Dawson finished equal 16th in this year’s Brownlow Medal count, polling 18 votes, two less than last year, where he finished 13th (including ineligible players). Dawson did not poll a vote in his first five games and just one in his final six, so it was the middle part of the year where he did his best work. His inconsistent campaign was a bit reflective of Adelaide’s season as a whole. Playing mainly through the midfield, the former Swan averaged 24.5 disposals, five marks and 6.1 tackles. The Crows skipper will no doubt have a huge pre-season to try and give himself the best chance of leading the Crows to their first finals campaign since 2017 and return to some of the best form of his career. BOLD PREDICTION: Dustin Martin finishes in the top five VERDICT: Nope There was clearly a bit of nostalgia behind this one and let’s be honest, it wasn’t even close to being correct. Martin polled just one Brownlow Medal vote this year for his performance in round 11 against Essendon, where he amassed 23 disposals and three goals. Injury and then retirement meant he played just one match of the last eight of the season and he had clearly lost his edge that will see him go down as one of the greats. A superb career and one we were so lucky to be able to witness. BOLD PREDICTION: Then moves to the Gold Coast VERDICT: Still, no Wow, wasn’t this one bubbling away for some time! There were murmurings of Dusty reuniting with former coach Damien Hardwick up at the Suns, but nothing materialised and he is happily retired. He is the only three-time Norm Smith Medallist, a triple premiership player, four time All-Australian and 2017 Brownlow Medallist. He’ll go down as one of the greatest ever Tigers and a true champion of the game. BOLD PREDICTION: The Dogs come in VERDICT: Yes! The Bulldogs made the finals yet again after narrowly missing out in 2023, which was a step in the right direction. The Bulldogs are one of the biggest mysteries in the competition right now. Their list is incredibly talented, and their best football is electric, but they struggle to piece it all together for a prolonged period of time. The club continues to back in premiership coach Luke Beveridge who never backs down from a challenge and will be looking to press towards a top four berth in 2025. Their youth is exciting, but it is important that they capitalise while the likes of Marcus Bontempelli and Adam Treloar are in career-best form. BOLD PREDICTION: But the Cats miss out again VERDICT: Nope Year after year, the Cats continue to prove the footy world wrong. Chris Scott’s side made it all the way to a preliminary final in 2024, falling just short to eventual premiers Brisbane. The Cats have featured in September every year bar three since 2004. That is an absurd period of time to be featuring at the pointy end of the season. The scary thing is, you’d imagine the Cats only get better in 2025. The recruitment of former Bulldog Bailey Smith will bolster their midfield stocks dramatically, while if they can get ex-Blue Jack Martin fit, that could be a bargain. It would take a brave person to write them off again. BOLD PREDICTION: The Hawks just miss out VERDICT: Not quite Can we give this one a tick? We predicted the Hawks would surge up the ladder this year, just not all the way to a semi-final. No one saw that coming, especially after their poor start where they sat 0-5 and then 1-6. The evolution of ‘Hokball’ has been a joy to watch this season. Sam Mitchell’s side have played with plenty of dash and dare and they’ve had the celebrations to match. The scary thing? They could be even better in 2025 and are genuine premiership contenders. The core of their list is still young and will only improve, while the additions of Tom Barrass and Josh Battle will further bolster their defensive stocks. The sky is the limit for these young Hawks. BOLD PREDICTION: And Jack Ginnivan thrives VERDICT: We’ll pay this one! A move to Hawthorn under Sam Mitchell has resulted in Jack Ginnivan playing the best footy of his career. Ginnivan averaged 16.5 disposals, 3.9 marks and 2.7 tackles a game this year, booting 28 goals. He’s become an integral part of one of the best forward lines in the competition and loves to get under the skins of his opponents. He’s become an absolute fan favourite amongst the brown and gold faithful and will be key in Hawthorn’s quest for success. It’s fair to say, he’s put a messy exit from Collingwood behind him and is absolutely thriving. BOLD PREDICTION: Fremantle remains stranded outside the top eight VERDICT: Bang on We were spot on with this one, the Dockers missing out on the top eight by just two premiership points. It went down to the last game of the season, if they had been able to defeat Port Adelaide on their home deck, then they would’ve squeezed Carlton out. The general consensus right now though is that the Dockers could be the biggest risers of 2025. They’ve added former Tiger Shai Bolton to their weaponry, while young gun Murphy Reid could make an impact early on in the year, too. Fremantle have stars across every single line. In defence, Luke Ryan, Jordan Clark and Alex Pearce have been super, while the on-ball brigade of Andrew Brayshaw, Caleb Serong and Hayden Young genuinely could be the best in the competition. Their forward half improved as Josh Treacy and Jye Amiss took big strides forward and the ruck duo of Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson gives them great flexibility. It’s exciting what they could produce next year. BOLD PREDICTION: And Justin Longmuir goes VERDICT: Nope Justin Longmuir signed a one-year extension in March, tying him to the Dockers until the end of 2025. There’s no doubt that the pressure will be on Longmuir next year to try and get the best out of his side, because they are just so talented. It’s never easy entering the final year of your contract, but his future really is in his hands. A strong season will surely see him recontracted, but if the Dockers can’t feature in September, the heat will well and truly be on. BOLD PREDICTION: Finn Callaghan jumps into the All-Australian side VERDICT: Nope This was another pretty bold call, but one that didn’t eventuate. Giants youngster Finn Callaghan had a strong year but it definitely wasn’t All-Australian calibre. Callaghan took a small step forward from his 2023 campaign, lifting his disposals average (22.9), tackles (3.6) and clearances (3.4) and will be an exciting player to track in the years to come. He is clean with ball in hand, smooth-moving in traffic and has plenty of drive out of stoppage. He also managed to finally get some continuity with his body, playing 24 games for the year. Intriguingly, Callaghan did not finish in the top 10 in the club best and fairest. BOLD PREDICTION: And Jamarra Ugle-Hagan does too VERDICT: Nope A strong season for Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, but not All-Australian worthy. The former number one draft pick booted a career-high 43 goals this season and continued his steady increase year-on-year. Alongside Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy, the Bulldogs have a three-pronged attack that is the envy of the competition. He improved his consistency this year, kicking at least one goal in 19 out of 22 appearances this season. At his best, Ugle-Hagan is flying for his marks and kicking miraculous goals. Should he continue his upwards trajectory, hitting that 50-goal mark for the first time in his career won’t be out of the question in 2025. BOLD PREDICTION: With one club offering him a 10-year contract VERDICT: We’ll pay it! We’re going to claim this one! According to the Herald Sun’s Jon Ralph, clubs were offering “lifetime deals” to Ugle-Hagan early in the season to try and lure him out of the Kennel. Ralph reported that deals “as much as 11 or 12 years” were tabled to Ugle-Hagan, but ultimately, he decided to re-sign with the Dogs. The star forward put pen to paper on a two-year contract extension in May, tying him to the club until the end of 2026. Keep an eye on what he can produce next year. BOLD PREDICTION: The grand final start time stays put VERDICT: Correct The AFL decider indeed remained in its traditional afternoon slot. Instead, the AFLW grand final had its start time moved to the evening. But, while we correctly predicted nothing would change in Andrew Dillon’s first season in charge, we did tease that an eventual tweak might be ‘inevitable’ — and that might too be the case, given the success of the night grand final in the women’s competition. “A night grand final is pretty special ... Maybe we might see it in the men’s, who knows? ... Maybe not!” said victorious North Melbourne AFLW skipper Emma Kearney post-GF. BOLD PREDICTON: Any issues with the score review system will be a thing of the past VERDICT: Tongue in cheek Admittedly this one was tongue in cheek, but the spotlight once again was on the score review system in 2024. At the start of the year, the system was being used too often and for too long and then there’s the AFLW score review system, which had a few kinks in it to begin with. 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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has hosted the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, at his residence in Yola, Adamawa State. The meeting, which was captured in a video shared by Atiku on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday, featured the two leaders having a meal together. Atiku captioned the post, “It is breakfast time with my friend, #PeterObi, in the ‘land of beauty.” The video shows Atiku and Obi seated at a dining table with other dignitaries, engaged in discussions over breakfast. The development marked another significant interaction between the two political figures since the 2023 general election. Their previous meeting occurred in May when Obi visited Atiku at the latter’s Abuja residence. During that period, Obi also met with other prominent members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, and former Senate President Bukola Saraki. Those visits were Obi’s first interactions with his former political allies after defecting from the PDP to the Labour Party in May 2022. Chief Spokesman of Obi’s Presidential Campaign Organisation, Yunusa Tanko, had previously stated that the discussions in May focused on charting a path to rescue the “soul of Nigeria” from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). While the details of the latest meeting remained undisclosed, it sparked speculation about possible collaboration or alignment among key opposition figures ahead of 2027 general election. See More Photos Below:Lucintel Forecasts The Global 3D Printing Medical Device Market To Reach $4 Billion By 2030.Nacta asks sensitive institutions to link databases with National Fusion Centre Institutions to will provide all their database information to Nacta Fusion Centre which will form its central database ISLAMABAD: The National Counter-Terrorism Authority (Nacta) has issued instructions to link the databases of various institutions including sensitive institutions, intelligence agencies, Ministry of Interior, FBR, FIA and Nadra with the National Fusion Center of Nacta. These institutions will provide all their database information to the Nacta Fusion Center which will form its central database. The agencies that have been asked to attach data by Director General (Intelligence Wing) Nacta include ISI, MI, Intelligence Bureau, FIA, Naval Intelligence, Air Intelligence, Anti-Narcotics Force, Nadra, Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA), FBR, Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), Federal Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Ministry of Safron, Home Secretaries of all four provinces, Azad Jammu Kashmir and Gilgit. Baltistan, Excise and Taxation Departments of Islamabad, Punjab, Sindh, KP and Balochistan, heads of CTD of four provinces including Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, IG Police of provinces and heads of Special Branch, Anti Money Laundering and Counter Financing Authority Islamabad, CEO Public Safety Wing Islamabad and Commanding Officer FC, Field Intelligence Unit North and South Balochistan.