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Discovery Canyon football had not won a first-round playoff game since 2019. In 2021, 2022, and 2023, the Thunder came into the playoffs with high hopes, but came out empty-handed each time. That is, until last Saturday, when Discovery Canyon (9-2) defeated No. 8 Pueblo East 28-20. It was not only the Thunder’s first playoff win, but its first ever win over the Eagles in the playoffs after five previous meetings. “A lot of credit goes to the senior class and what they have been able to do together,” coach Shawn Mitchell said of the win and season overall. “They held each other accountable in the off-season and, even now, continue to hold each other to a high standard. This group has something special, something the senior class hasn’t had in a while.” This season looks very similar to last year, with two early losses followed by a streak of wins until the postseason. The Thunder are currently on an eight-game win streak. On Saturday, they face a familiar foe at undefeated No. 1 Thompson Valley (11-0), which Discovery Canyon lost to 21-17 on the road in the first round last year. This year's team vows for a different outcome. “I think this is the best matchup we could have hoped for,” coach Mitchell said. “They are still a good football team. They are tough, the number one team. We know they bring a formidable defense but we bring a great offense. We’ve learned some good things about our team and what we need to do to win against good football teams.” After the Thunder’s loss to the then No. 3 Eagles, the team learned that it doesn’t matter what Thompson Valley is ranked. Discovery Canyon kept Thompson Valley close in a hard fought game and is ready to do it again. “Our team's composure is one of the best in the state,” starting quarterback Hayden Jones said, “We've been in all situations. We've been up, we've been down. This team cares about winning. From an offensive perspective we have to take care of the ball but also find a way to stay on the field.” The seniors, 25 in total, make up most of the starters, including Jones who in his second season at Discovery Canyon has thrown for 1,131 yards and 19 touchdowns and has rushed for 980 yards. “When he took over the starting position in week four of 2023, there was a significant change in energy,” Mitchell said. “He elevated everyone's play. Brought something special to that position. He has been a catalyst for our offenses’ production. He's a leader that leads by example.” Another senior, Jude Suhajda, has been with the team since freshman year and has anchored both the defensive and offensive lines. He has 69 total tackles, five sacks, and 17 tackles for loss so far this season. Since Suhajda became a starter as a sophomore, he has watched the team grow and evolve and says this year's team is special. “The culture on the team has been different than before,” Suhajda, who is also a Thunder three-sport athlete, said. “We are connected as a group unit of seniors. The team is in a much different place. We just need to take care of business.”Hegseth selection faltersWe’ve got our Chelsea back – Enzo Maresca loving chants from fans after win

Minnesota House panel votes to cover DFLer’s workplace employment actionAUSTIN, Texas — More people are finding permanent homes through the city's homeless shelter program. The Homeless Strategy Office says its Marshalling Yard Emergency Shelter is now seeing twice as many successful exits as it did a year ago. Nearly 30% of people who stay at the shelter are now moving into permanent housing. That's up from just 15% last year. In total, 184 people have found homes through the program. The city is also making changes to how people get into its shelters. If you or someone you know needs help, the Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center is now the main point of contact. It handles the waitlist for both the ARCH, which serves men, and the Eighth Street Shelter, which serves women and transgender clients. Meanwhile, the Marshalling Yard prioritizes clients referred through city-initiated efforts, such as the closure of homeless encampments in high-risk areas. The Northbridge and Southbridge Shelters, which have been converted from hotel properties, will also remain in operation. Intake for those shelters will come from the city’s Housing-Focused Encampment Assistance Link, or HEAL, Initiative. Next week, the city council will vote on keeping the Marshalling Yard Shelter open through the end of next year. “I am incredibly proud of our team's remarkable efforts to improve the positive exit rate from the Marshalling Yard Emergency Shelter,” said David Gray, homeless strategy officer. “These significant improvements underscore our commitment and ability to help individuals transition from homelessness to stable housing. Additionally, we are pleased to announce that we have a pathway for the temporary shelter to remain open until we secure a permanent replacement, ensuring that no one in need is left without support during this critical time. Together, we are creating lasting change for our community and empowering individuals to move forward with hope and stability.” Those interested in the referral process are asked to contact the Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center at 512-522-1097.By LOLITA C. BALDOR WASHINGTON (AP) — Reported sexual assaults at the U.S. military service academies dropped in 2024 for the second year in a row, according to new Pentagon data, marking a sharp turnaround from an alarming surge two years ago that triggered sweeping reviews and an overhaul in leadership . The decline in reports was mirrored by a similar decrease in the total number of students who said in an anonymous survey that they experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact during the school year that ended in the spring. Defense officials, however, warned on Thursday that the numbers are still high, and there is still a lot of work to be done. According to the survey, which is done every other year, about 13% of female students said they experienced unwanted sexual contact in the 2024 school year, compared with more than 21% in 2022. For men, the rate decreased from 4.4% to 3.6%. The reported assaults reflect familiar trends. Most of the alleged offenders are also academy students and are often known to the victim. They often happen after duty hours or on weekends and holidays. Drinking has long been a consistent factor. Beth Foster, executive director of the Pentagon’s force resiliency office, called the new numbers encouraging. But she added, “the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment is still far too high. What this data tells us is that this is a difficult problem for all, but it is not an impossible problem to solve.” A vast majority of students — 88% — responded to the survey. Defense officials said they are still concerned that, based on the survey, an estimated 783 students experienced unwanted sexual contact but just a small percentage reported it. The U.S. military and defense leaders have pushed improvements in programs, leadership training and staffing to encourage more victims to report so they can receive help and perpetrators can be punished. Defense officials released preliminary data much earlier than usual this year, and said the full report will go out in February. They said the early release was done to provide better information to school leaders who are implementing changes. However, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will leave in January when President-elect Donald Trump takes office, and new leadership will take over the Pentagon. Trump and his pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth , have vowed to eliminate “woke” policies fostering diversity and equity, and it’s not clear how any of that may impact sexual assault prevention efforts. Hegseth himself has been accused of sexual assault , which he denies, although he acknowledges making a settlement payment to the woman. Foster and others said Austin’s pressure on academy leaders to confront the problem led to a number of changes in how the schools foster better leaders and focus more stridently on sexual assault prevention. Related Articles Nation | How to protect your communications through encryption Nation | Companies tighten security after a health care CEO’s killing leads to a surge of threats Nation | Unidentified drones spotted flying at locations across NYC, including LaGuardia Airport Nation | About 2.6 million Stanley cups recalled after malfunctions caused burns. Is your mug included? Nation | Woman who falsely accused Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006 publicly admits she lied The total number of reported sexual assaults at the academies is divided in an often complex and confusing way. Academy and defense officials focus on the number of assaults reported by cadets and midshipmen during their school year. But students sometimes file reports after they leave the academies, describing incidents that happened when they were in school. The total is 106 for the 2024 school year, a sharp drop from 137 last year and 170 in 2022. The totals also decreased at each individual academy. Students at the U.S. Naval Academy reported 47 assaults, a slight dip from 49 the previous year. The other two saw significant decreases: Students at the Air Force Academy in Colorado reported 34, compared with 45 last year, and those at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in New York reported 25, compared with 43. In addition, eight students reported assaults last year that happened to them before they became students. The military services and the academies have struggled for years to combat sexual assault and harassment, with myriad prevention, education and treatment programs. But despite reams of research, and expanded programs, the numbers have grown. A renewed emphasis on it in the past several years has led to improvements and staff increases, although service members still complain that the videos and other programs are often outdated and don’t resonate as well with young troops.

NorCal homicide victim 'Skeleton in Sneakers' identified(Bloomberg) — Libya’s oil production has risen to the highest daily level in more than a decade, just months after a political crisis slashed the country’s output. Crude and condensate production hit 1.422 million barrels on Thursday, the National Oil Corp. said in a post on X. That exceeds the state oil-firm’s target by 22,000 barrels. It’s also the highest daily volume since 2013, according to the NOC. The surge marks a stunning turnaround for Libya’s oil industry this year. In August, a feud between the country’s rival eastern and western governments halved output, stoking fears of a renewed war. The two sides resolved their dispute a month later. The North African country is now planning its first tender for energy exploration since the 2011 civil war that ousted leader Moammar Al Qaddafi. Italy’s Eni Spa and BP Plc resumed drilling last month, ending a pause in place since 2014. Libya, home to the Africa’s largest oil reserves, in November boosted crude output to 1.14 million barrels a day, providing a sense of the nation’s oil rebound. The ramp-up would help bring foreign currency into the country, after seesawing production in recent years — largely the result of unrest — limited revenues. Power struggles have compounded years of neglect in developing or revamping the oil infrastructure. Still, the increase comes at a tricky time for the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, of which Libya is a member. The producer group and its allies on Thursday delayed a revival of its production for three months, amid faltering demand in China and booming supplies from the Americas. While Libya is exempt from the OPEC+ system of production caps, its production feeds into the group’s performance, adding to global supplies.

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With the real estate boom that Mérida is experiencing, vertical developments such as Country Towers and Vía Montejo are marking a new architectural era. However, this verticality represents a significant challenge for the Heroic Fire Department, historically accustomed to responding to incidents in low houses and low-rise buildings. Urban growth in Mérida has not only implied greater population density but also the need for vertical structures that maximize the use of space. According to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), in the last five years, the number of construction permits for buildings with more than six floors has increased significantly. Although these developments promise modernity and comfort, they also introduce risks that require specialized attention. From high-floor fires to high-rise rescues, firefighters’ work now requires new equipment, advanced training, and infrastructure that keeps pace with urban growth. Insufficient equipment. In Mérida, most fire stations have units designed for low buildings. Currently, there are only a limited number of telescopic ladders capable of reaching heights greater than 10 floors, which is insufficient compared to the pace of development of the city. Specialized training: High-rise rescues or high-rise fire management require training in rope access maneuvers, forced ventilation, and the use of internal water systems such as sprinklers and vertical hoses. These techniques are still areas of improvement for local teams. Response time: Vertical areas of the city, such as Altabrisa or Montebello, tend to have denser traffic, which can delay access to emergency units. Additionally, maneuvering in vertical developments involves coordinating elevators, emergency stairs, and complicated evacuation routes. Complex fires: Modern building construction materials, such as glass and certain plastics, can cause fires that are difficult to control and emit toxic gases that increase the risk to firefighters and residents. According to the Yucatán Civil Protection Coordination, work has been underway for some time to equip the Fire Department with cutting-edge technology. In addition, agreements have been established with private companies to reinforce evacuation and response strategies in new vertical developments. Training workshops on vertical rescue and firefighting in tall buildings have also been initiated, in collaboration with experts from other cities in the country where this problem is common. The Mérida of the future will not only be taller but also more complex. Firefighters, who have always been a symbol of bravery and service, now face the challenge of adapting to this new reality. As they have done historically, with effort and determination, they will seek to be ready to safeguard the lives of the people of Mérida, no matter how tall the buildings they must face. By Roberto García Hidalgo for The Yucatan Times.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With Tommy DeVito still dealing with a sore forearm, Drew Lock will make his second straight start at quarterback for the Giants when New York plays host to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Coach Brian Daboll announced the decision on Wednesday, saying Lock showed some good things against Dallas in a loss on Thanksgiving and he will get all the snaps with the first team. “I think the reps help a ton," Lock said Wednesday. ”I’d say anybody in this position would say the same thing. Getting back out there, letting them hear your cadence, letting them hear you calling it in the huddle, rhythm and timing with the receivers, even rhythm and timing for me with my feet on certain plays, whatever we’ve got up this week, it helps tremendously." Lock was 21 of 32 for 178 yards and an interception that was returned for a touchdown against Dallas. "He ran for a career-high 57 yards, scoring on an 8-yard run and setting up Tyrone Tracy’s short TD run with a 28-yard scramble. DeVito was hurt in his first start after replacing Daniel Jones for the game against Tampa Bay on Nov. 24. He missed the Dallas game and was limited at practice Wednesday. Daboll said it remains to be seen whether he can be the backup Sunday at MetLife Stadium, where the Giants (2-10) are winless in six home games. If he can't go, the recently signed Tim Boyle would be the backup against the Saints (4-8). The Giants have had three different starters at quarterback in the past three games. “It’s professional football,” said Lock, who started against Dallas without any practice because of the short turnaround before that game. “You expect roller coasters here and there. But, just excited to be able to go out and play one more time and get to practice with these guys, let them feel my energy a little bit.” Lock, who was signed as a free agent in the offseason, was Jones' backup for the first 10 games. When Daboll benched Jones after a 2-8 start, he jumped DeVito ahead of Lock because the New Jersey product sparked the team to a three-game winning streak with Jones and then backup Tyrod Taylor hurt last season. DeVito hurt his right foreman late in a 30-7 loss to the Buccaneers, and Lock got his chance. New York is dealing with several injuries this week. Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (elbow) and rookie tight end Theo Johnson (foot surgery) were placed on injured reserve on Monday. Defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder), left tackle Jermaine Eluemunor (quad), right tackle Evan Neal (hip), inside linebacker Bobby Okereke (back) and cornerback Deonte Banks (rib) are all considered week to week. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

Stock market today: Wall Street slips below its records as bitcoin briefly pops above $100,000As India bids farewell to this monumental figure, his contributions to the nation will continue to inspire future generations PTC Web Desk: Dr Manmohan Singh, who served two terms as the Prime Minister of India and a distinguished economist, passed away at the age of 92 on December 26, 2024. His death marks the end of an era in Indian politics and economics, with the nation mourning the loss of one of its most respected leaders. Dr Manmohan Singh, who served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, was a visionary economist credited with steering India through transformative economic reforms. His leadership and wisdom left an indelible mark on the nation’s growth and development, earning him global recognition. He was a man of integrity, humility, and foresight, whose contributions have shaped the political, economic, and social landscape of modern India. Born on September 26, 1932, in Gah, Punjab (now in Pakistan), Dr Singh’s journey from a refugee after Partition of India to the highest political office in the country is a testament to his resilience and intellect. He earned a first-class degree in Economics from Panjab University and pursued postgraduate studies at the University of Cambridge and Oxford. His academic excellence laid the foundation for his career in public service. Dr Manmohan Singh’s pivotal role in India’s economic reforms began in 1991 when he was appointed Finance Minister under Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao. Faced with a severe balance of payments crisis, he implemented bold economic liberalisation policies that opened up the Indian economy to the world. His decisions to devalue the rupee, remove industrial licensing, and encourage foreign investments set India on a path of rapid economic growth. His tenure as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014 saw a period of unprecedented economic growth. Dr Singh led India through a global financial crisis in 2008 with his calm and prudent decision-making. Under his leadership, India became one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. He also introduced landmark social initiatives such as the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and the Right to Education Act, which improved the lives of millions of Indians. As Prime Minister, Dr Singh also played a crucial role in shaping India’s foreign policy. He was instrumental in the Indo-US Civil Nuclear Deal of 2008, which ended India’s nuclear isolation and strengthened its energy sector. His diplomacy in managing relations with neighbouring countries like Pakistan and China was characterised by cautious optimism and efforts toward peace, despite the complexities involved. Dr Singh’s legacy goes beyond his economic and political achievements. He was known for his humility and dignity in a political landscape often marred by controversy and conflict. His leadership was defined by a commitment to democratic values, national unity, and secularism. Dr Singh’s long and distinguished career, marked by his dedication to public service, was not without its challenges. His government faced scandals like the 2G spectrum scam and the coal allocation controversy, but throughout his tenure, Dr Singh’s personal integrity remained unquestioned. In his final years, Dr Singh withdrew from active politics due to health concerns, but he remained a source of counsel and guidance for the nation. His last public appearance was in January 2024, at the launch of his daughter’s book, and he retired from the Rajya Sabha in April 2024. Dr Manmohan Singh’s passing leaves a void in Indian politics. His life and work stand as a beacon of public service, economic foresight, and dedication to the betterment of the nation. He is survived by his family, who are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. As India bids farewell to this monumental figure, his contributions to the nation will continue to inspire future generations. - With inputs from agencies

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