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Stanford takes aim at Andrej Stojakovic, CalIf like me you spent decades growing your eyebrows back after overzealously plucking in the ’90s, or listening to your mother’s warnings that you’d end up with a bladder chill or an unwanted pregnancy (or possibly both) from venturing out in hipster jeans, then you too might be bemused to see these trends return. But if younger generations want to revive unflattering bubble skirts and mullets, who are we to stop them? However, we can all agree certain things should be consigned to the history books forever — namely smoking and sexually transmitted diseases. Sadly, both are making a comeback, due in no small part to a current lack of public health campaigns about the dangers of smoking and unsafe sex leading to complacency among young people. But while STDS never have been and never will be cool, smoking is receiving something of an image boost through popular culture and social media. Advertising of tobacco products has been banned for more than three decades but the tobacco industry, which is worth more than $14 billion in Australia and almost $1.5 trillion globally, continues to protect its bottom line and its reach is pervasive. Jay Hanna According to nonprofit health organisation Truth Initiative, streaming TV shows can triple a young person’s odds of starting to vape or smoke. It points out that four of this year’s Emmy-nominated animated shows, including The Simpsons, contained tobacco imagery, while nine out of 10 of the year’s Best Picture Oscar nominees featured smoking, up from seven out of 10 films the year before. While watching Jamie-Lee Curtis take a frantic drag of her fag while mentally unravelling in The Bear won’t encourage anyone to light up, seeing the show’s main star Jeremy Allen White smoking, on and off set, might. Likewise promotional posters for the 2023 thriller Saltburn — featuring topless stars Jacob Elordi and Barry Keoghan — could have been a modern day Marlboro Man advertising campaign. The music industry is not immune either. The album most listened to in 2024, Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department, references smoking in four songs, while in the music video for Die With a Smile, Lady Gaga sings with a cigarette dangling from her mouth. And Charli XCX, whose album Brat was arguably the most culturally impactful and critically acclaimed release of the year, summed up the ethos behind it as: “a pack of cigs, a Bic lighter and a strappy white top with no bra”. While we all know smoking is dangerous, somehow it has never looked uncool, which is why limiting exposure is important. “I’ve never smoked or vaped but damn a cigarette would look so good with some of my outfits,” a millennial male colleague told me. Another confessed she’d been re-watching Mad Men and had to admit the stars looked incredibly chic as they puffed their way to early graves. Jay Hanna I have never been a smoker but I have also seen first-hand the devastating impact it can have from watching my grandmother struggle to overcome her addiction before it eventually killed her, following a short battle with lung cancer, at 68. I am also of a generation that was bombarded with public health messaging about smoking with horrifying images of cancerous mouths and other body parts forever burnt upon our collective retinas. Smoking, which increases the risk of 16 types of cancer — not to mention stroke, heart disease and diabetes — remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease in Australia. Meanwhile vaping, which can cause poisoning and lung disease, is currently more popular among young people, with the number of secondary students who have vaped more than doubling since 2017. Jonine Jancey, Director at Curtin University’s Centre for Evidence Impact and Research in Public Health, said vaping could “support the re-normalisation of smoking”, pointing to research from the Australian National University which indicated that non-smokers who vape are three times more likely to take up smoking as those who have never vaped. One 20-year-old smoker told me she started vaping at 17 before moving on to cigarettes. “Smoking is much cooler than vaping,” she said, adding that her favourite singers Chappell Roan and Dua Lipa both smoke. “But I will quit when I am older.” Professor Jancey said while she welcomes the Federal Government’s introduction of a national anti-vaping program in schools, a multi-faceted approach is needed, including restricting exposure. “Education is great, but we need to stop the exposure and access to these harmful products,” she said. “Our research shows vaping is widely promoted to young people on social media. These social media companies must ensure the health of their users is prioritised over commercial interests.” Perhaps part of the strategy could involve bombarding social media and streaming shows with images of Gen Xers smoking, because we all know how quickly things become uncool when embraced by older generations. Like when Xers absconded to Instagram the minute Boomer relations started “poking” us on Facebook. After all, if anyone was going to post old photos of us in hipster jeans, it would be them.Legislative leaders differ on causes of and solutions to Washington budget hole

WASHINGTON — It’s a short phrase in the Constitution, mentioned in passing. But it’s already taking on an outsize significance as President-elect Donald Trump charts his return to office. The withdrawal of Matt Gaetz as Trump’s nominee for attorney general dramatically affirmed that the Senate still maintains its “advice and consent” powers when it comes to vetting and installing a president’s Cabinet. Yet it may be only a brief reprieve from the intense struggles to come as Senate Republicans try to preserve their constitutional role. Trump has been making his Cabinet announcements at a rapid clip, often over social media, and frequently catching GOP senators off guard. Gaetz’s selection on Nov. 13, in particular, left Republicans shocked and momentarily dumbfounded. His withdrawal just over a week later came just as suddenly, leaving many grasping for words. Within hours, Trump had moved on, announcing on social media that he had selected another loyalist, former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, to run the Justice Department. Over the weekend, Trump filled out the rest of his Cabinet selections. The dizzying speed of the picks has given Trump’s second term in office a bracing start, a show of force from a president-elect who has made clear he intends to fill his administration with officials who are willing to upend the ways of Washington. His desire to pack the government with loyalists and wield executive power in expansive ways seems certain to result in frequent clashes with Congress, even with Republicans in control. “From what I’m hearing from my Republican colleagues on everything from defense secretary to other posts, it sounds like they are ready to roll over for Mr. Trump,” Sen. Tammy Duckworth, an Illinois Democrat, said on CBS’ “Face the Nation.” Republican senators are choosing their words carefully as they size up Trump’s proposed Cabinet, while also issuing gentle reminders about their role in the confirmation process. “The constitutional directive is clear, and it does not change based upon the personalities involved,” said Sen. Mike Rounds, a South Dakota Republican. “The way I approach it, the president has a responsibility to make nominations, and we give him the benefit of the doubt, but we do have a responsibility for ‘advice and consent.’” Gaetz’s nomination was sunk after Republican senators had privately become wary of a volatile confirmation hearing amid allegations he had sex with an underage girl. As many as four to six GOP senators were signaling their reservations, according to one outgoing Republican senator, Mike Braun of Indiana, though the number was certainly higher. With Democrats ready to oppose Cabinet nominees they view as unqualified and extreme, Trump’s margin for error is narrow. Republicans are set to have a 53-47 majority in the next Senate, so defections from just four Republicans would mean defeat for any nominee that doesn’t enjoy bipartisan support. Other Cabinet picks also face a complicated path to confirmation. Trump’s transition team has so far not signed the requisite agreements that allow the FBI to screen his personnel choices, sending nominees before the Senate without the typical vetting that happens beforehand. So far, Trump’s nominees have included for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality who was accused of sexual assault, which he denies; for secretary for health and human services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who has also faced allegations of sexual misconduct as well as concern about his opposition to vaccines; and for national intelligence director, Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic House member who has echoed Russian propaganda and talking points. Those picks fall outside the Republican mainstream and are a notable departure from when Trump entered the White House the first time and mostly chose from the ranks of Republican officials well-respected across Washington. “The Constitution gives us a role in personnel called ‘advice and consent,’” said Sen. Mitch McConnell, the outgoing Senate Republican leader who will remain in office next year. “My view is that’s exactly what will unfold here when these nominees are actually sent forward, and we will treat them like we’ve treated all others with proper vetting.” Still, Trump’s allies argue that senators need to be ready to confirm the Cabinet, no matter who is chosen. “The president deserves to be able to put people in place who will do what he campaigned on, which is to disrupt, and the establishment is concerned, and they probably should be,” said Sen. Eric Schmitt, a Missouri Republican, adding, “I fully support President Trump’s ability to pick his people to go do that.” After Gaetz’s withdrawal, Trump supporters on social media and in activist circles circulated the names of Republicans they believed were holding out support. Charlie Kirk, whose conservative youth organization Turning Points Action worked closely with the Trump campaign, is already organizing a “grassroots army” to pressure senators to confirm his nominees. That might not even matter. Trump has also demanded that Senate Republicans agree to allow him to make recess appointments, a process whereby the Senate would adjourn so that Trump could use a constitutional power to make appointments while the chamber is in recess. Sen. John Thune, who will take over as Senate majority leader in January, has kept that option on the table, saying he would be inclined to use it if Democrats try to delay confirmations. It would be unprecedented in modern times for the Senate to step aside willingly to allow the president to make top-level Cabinet appointments. Experts say it would amount to surrendering the chamber’s constitutional power over Cabinet choices. “It’s crystallized the choices for Senate Republicans,” said Sarah Binder, a political scientist at George Washington University. “Who is your loyalty to and how far are you willing to put your loyalty to President Trump above your procedural rights and constitutional powers?” Yet some Trump allies have also discussed a scenario where the Republican-controlled House could vote to adjourn Congress. Even if the Senate declined to adjourn also, that could theoretically create a “disagreement” between the two chambers, which allows the president to tap a constitutional authority to adjourn Congress until a time he thinks is “proper.” Still, that constitutional provision has never been tried, and Binder asserted that it would still be within the Senate leaders’ ability to promptly call the chamber back into session. But it would also be a further test for the senators. “A constitutional system doesn’t work unless those in the institutions stand up and fight to maintain their constitutional rights of advice and consent,” said Binder.Corporate Event Market to Hit $595.27 Billion by 2029, Investors Eye Lucrative Opportunities - AriztonMaple Leafs May Be Prepping for a Reunion With One of Two Ex-Leafs Defenders

Unretired two-time Pro Bowl LB Shaquil Barrett signs to resume career with Tampa Bay BuccaneersMemphis beats No. 2 UConn 99-97 in overtime to tip off Maui Invitational LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Tyrese Hunter scored 17 of his 26 points after halftime to lead Memphis to a 99-97 overtime win against two-time defending national champion and second-ranked UConn in the first round of the Maui Invitational. Hunter shot 7 of 10 from 3-point range for the Tigers, who were 12 of 22 from beyond at the arc as a team. PJ Haggerty had 22 points and five assists, Colby Rogers had 19 points and Dain Dainja scored 14. Tarris Reed Jr. had 22 points and 11 rebounds off the bench for the Huskies. Alex Karaban had 19 points and six assists, and Jaylin Stewart scored 16. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get updates and player profiles ahead of Friday's high school games, plus a recap Saturday with stories, photos, video Frequency: Seasonal Twice a week

DETROIT (AP) — For most of a century, the Detroit Lions making the playoffs was a banner day. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * DETROIT (AP) — For most of a century, the Detroit Lions making the playoffs was a banner day. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? DETROIT (AP) — For most of a century, the Detroit Lions making the playoffs was a banner day. Suddenly, it has become old hat. After winning their last NFL championship in 1957, the Lions only played 13 playoff games in the next 75 seasons. They only won one of them — a 38-6 rout of the Dallas Cowboys in 1991. That all changed last season. The Lions beat the Rams 24-23 on Jan. 14 and then defeated Tampa Bay 31-23 a week later. They led the NFC championship game 24-7 at halftime, but the San Francisco 49ers rallied to win 34-31. This year, things have been even better. A week after a Thanksgiving win over the Chicago Bears, the Lions beat Green Bay 34-31 to move to 12-1 and clinch a second straight postseason berth — the first time they’ve done that since going three years in a row from 1993-95. Coach Dan Campbell didn’t even notice his team had secured a playoff spot after beating the Packers. “I just found that out — I didn’t even realize,” he said after the game. “It’s good. It’s good, but it’s like, man, we’ve got four (games) left and we want to get in a different way. We want to go in on our terms and find a way to get this one seed. That’s the priority.” Campbell was so oblivious to locking up a spot that he didn’t even mention it to the team after the game — although they might have seen “Playoffs Clinched” plastered all over the scoreboards. “I wish I had told the team, but I had no idea,” he said. “Honestly, I think they know. They feel like I feel. We can do the old golf clap, but we know what we want to do.” Jared Goff, who followed Campbell into the interview room, agreed with his coach. “I just heard that,” he said. “It’s pretty cool, but it is certainly not what our ultimate goal is. We want to win this division, and we’ve still got some work to do.” What’s working At 12-1 and on an 11-game winning streak, it is hard to find something that isn’t working. The Lions offense, though, has been remarkable. They have scored at least 23 points in 10 straight games, including six games over 30, four over 40 and two over 50. They are leading the league in scoring at 32.1 points per game and are fourth in both passing touchdowns (27) and rushing touchdowns (22). What needs help The Lions are second in the league in scoring defense (18.0 ppg), but injuries are starting to catch up to them. Jordan Love averaged 10.3 yards per attempt and 17.2 yards per completion on Thursday — both season-worsts for Detroit’s defense — and the Packers were the first team this season to score 30 points against them. Stock up Seven Lions defenders registered a quarterback hit on Thursday night. Linebacker Jack Campbell was a first-round pick in 2023 and has been a fixture on the Detroit defense, but the other six — Al-Quadin Muhammad, Myles Adams, Trevor Nowaske, Za’Darius Smith, Ezekiel Turner and Jonah Williams — have joined the team during the regular season to replace injured players. Stock down Rookie CB Terrion Arnold had a rough day, including yet another pass-interference penalty in the end zone, this one wiping out a Lions interception. He hasn’t recorded an interception in his 12-game career and is averaging 0.6 passes defended per game. Injuries The Lions were missing 11 defensive linemen and linebackers against the Packers, then lost key defensive tackle Alim McNeill to a head injury. Most of those players are on injured reserve, but it isn’t clear if McNeill, Levi Onwuzurike (hamstring), Josh Paschal (knee) or D.J. Reader (shoulder) will be available to face Buffalo on Dec. 15. 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. 18 — the number of Lions on injured reserve, more than any other team in the NFL. If anything can derail them between now and the Super Bowl, it is going to be running out of healthy players in places other than the defensive front seven. Next steps Get as much rest and healing as possible with a long week ahead. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Advertisement AdvertisementTeesside Park: Full list of new stores plus openings in 2025

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