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AP Business SummaryBrief at 6:28 p.m. ESTIt's extraordinary how quiet nearly 50,000 people can be. Ibrox, a place of unending noise all night, fell silent five minutes from the end when Cyriel Dessers turned inside Archie Gray and looked to all the world like he was going to win it for Rangers. In that split-second, the stadium held its breath. Suddenly, it was about as boisterous as a mouse tip-toeing around a library full of an order of silent monks. Dessers did brilliantly, but not brilliantly enough. This city knows all about the goalkeeping excellence of Fraser Forster. His years at Celtic were full of stellar saves from some of the greats of Europe. The Rangers striker is hardly one of those, but the save was valuable all the same. Fair to say that a point, rather than the three they would have expected, didn't do a whole lot to put smiles on Spurs' faces, but the alternative would have been ghastly for the visitors, who probably got more than they deserved in the end. You have to imagine that Ange Postecoglou was in the ears of his Tottenham players all week, telling them of the dangers of Ibrox, warning them that there was a battle ahead. For all his dominance as Celtic manager, Postecoglou won only one of four times in this place. He knew. His players? Not a clue. They arrived like tourists lost in a hostile city. They gave the impression of a team that expected Rangers to swoon at the feet of a monied Premier League side. Languid, lethargic, lazy in possession. And ransacked, constantly. The terrific Nicolas Raskin mugged Rodrigo Bentancur early on and you took a note. Nice moment that got the crowd going, but could Rangers keep up that work rate and physicality? For how long could they impose their intensity? Then Pedro Porro was done by Jefte and Raskin, again, brushed off Yves Bissouma. Spurs were nowhere near the pitch of it. They looked weak. Soft. Unprepared. Rangers looked ready. Whatever Spurs thought Rangers were going to throw at them, aggression was guaranteed. Quality could be not be banked on - they had plenty of it as it turned out - but passion and heart absolutely could. On the touchline, Postecoglou was going potty, somehow managing to gesticulate wildly in six different directions at the same time in the kind of fluid movement that was utterly beyond the players he was berating. Ibrox rocked as the visitors toiled. Radu Dragusin passed one into touch. Timo Werner gave the ball away with a staggering consistency. Brennan Johnson was easily dispossessed, then started blowing as if already tired. Barely half an hour had gone. Tottenham were in trouble. Little moments had the home fans in raptures. James Maddison tried an outside of the right foot cross-field ball to Werner, but Vaclav Cerny intercepted with ease. Paraphrasing and removing the expletives, the general reaction from Rangers people was: 'Save the showboating for down south, son'. Raskin and his band of marauders kept snapping, kept living in the face of their counterparts. Werner was here in body but not in heart. He became a mistake machine in the face of Rangers pressure. Johnson, the same. Got it, got hustled off it, then got taken off, as did Werner. Kulusevski was the break-class–in-case-of-emergency replacement at the break and he delivered. But before he did, Rangers made them suffer a little more. Two minutes into the new half, James Tavernier, the captain emerging from a grim patch of form, did outstandingly to run away from Johnson and curl one into the path of Igamane. The striker, wholly unconvincing until recently, finished with aplomb. It was deserved. Rangers had the better of it on all fronts to that point and now they had the lead to show for it. Maybe Spurs couldn't believe what they were seeing. And maybe they weren't alone. Rangers have been improving of late, but theirs has been a soft recovery. The characters who were calling for the head of their manager, Philippe Clement, only a matter of weeks ago had been silenced, but it was an uneasy truce, always liable to flare up again when things go wrong. This Rangers had not been seen for a while. Belligerent, but also good on the ball. Pacy, threatening, solid enough at the back even after they suffered the huge loss of their best defender, John Souttar, after little more than half an hour. And this Ibrox was a force, too. Loud, deliriously happy, thunderously angry - an unsettling wall of noise. All the while, Postecoglou waved and flapped and turned away in fury when one of his players - many of his players - went backwards. What he had was a cavalry to call on. Kuluseveski was a game-changer. Dominic Solanke was a big presence, too, in the salvage job. They were both involved in the equaliser, Kulusevski finishing. Postecoglou barely moved. Maybe his heart was singing. Maybe not. It was frenetic and fractious in the 15 minutes that followed. Solanke came close, but Tavernier came up with a big defensive moment to deny him. The Dessers chance was it. That was the moment, or could have been. Forster got them out of jail, but Postecoglou's trial goes on. One win in eight is an uncomfortable case for the defence. For Rangers, a League Cup final to come at the weekend against Postecoglou's old and firing team. A few weeks back, that final looked like a bit of a formality for Celtic. Now? If Rangers can build on the best of this they'll have something to say, for sure.
News site will demonstrate value of Content Credits' subscription alternative platform while allowing content creators to contribute to new objective news source CINCINNATI and COVINGTON, Ky. , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Content Credits , a micropayments platform that enables consumers to access content on a per-article basis outside of traditional subscription paywalls, has launched a new online news site— The Cincinnati Exchange . Content Credits, a company based in Covington, Kentucky , just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, Ohio , created The Cincinnati Exchange to demonstrate its micropayment platform for accessing content while the company continues to pursue publishing partners. The site's design and approach are inspired by the former The Cincinnati Post , a daily afternoon newspaper that launched as The Penny Paper in 1881 and ceased operations in 2007. "Since launching Content Credits this summer, the media landscape has experienced unprecedented disruption, with many of the country's largest publications and channels losing subscribers and viewers by hundreds of thousands and even millions, while at the same time consumers' demand for unbiased and trusted content continues to skyrocket," said Adam Koehler , co-founder and chief executive officer of Content Credits. "As we were finalizing The Cincinnati Exchange as a simple way to demonstrate to both publishers and consumers how our platform can work for them, we realized we could also impact media directly by providing an alternative venue for writers to contribute their content. We seek to be an objective source of user-curated news, and we invite content creators from all walks of life to consider contributing." Currently, The Cincinnati Exchange leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to populate its content. However, Content Credits hopes to attract enough human content creators in the next several months to fully populate the site with user-sourced news articles. Those interested in being contributors to The Cincinnati Exchange can submit their content for review at adam@contentcredits.com . With Content Credits, users can purchase individual articles or pieces of content at a fraction of the cost of a traditional subscription. As an example, with Content Credits, a consumer interested in reading a specific article published online by a particular media outlet can choose to purchase that article using one or more content credits. Initially, individual credits are expected to be priced at $0.25 . Key Features: Impact on Bounce Rates and SEO: Traditional paywalls often result in high bounce rates, with studies showing that websites can have bounce rates as high as 60% to 90% for landing pages and blogs—some reaching as high as 97%. High bounce rates negatively impact SEO, as they are often correlated with lower search rankings due to reduced user engagement and session duration. By providing a flexible micro-payment option, Content Credits will help reduce bounce rates, improve user engagement, and ultimately enhance SEO performance for publishers ( Marcel Digital ) ( MarketSplash ). Ad Revenue Impact: Paywalls can also impact ad revenue by reducing the number of visitors who see ads. Studies show that the number of unique visitors can decrease by up to 16.8% when paywalls are implemented, leading to fewer ad impressions and lower ad revenue ( iZooto ) ( The Good ). By offering a micro-payment option, Content Credits will ensure more eyeballs on ads, enhancing ad revenue potential for publishers. Those interested can visit ContentCredits.com to sign up and receive $10 in free credits, putting them first in line to experience the benefits of micro-payments firsthand. Once the appropriate number of publishing partners has been added to the platform, those who have signed up will be notified that the platform is ready for use. Interested publishers are invited to reach out to discuss the model, understand its benefits, and participate in testing. Visit ContentCredits.com for more information. About Content Credits Founded in 2024, Content Credits is at the forefront of revolutionizing digital content accessibility. By partnering with leading publishers and leveraging innovative blockchain technology, Content Credits offers a micropayment platform that makes premium content affordable and accessible to all. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide and foster a more informed society. By allowing users to earn and spend "Content Credits," this service incentivizes high-quality content creation and consumption on all platforms while avoiding cumbersome and discriminating paywall experiences, fostering a vibrant and rewarding online environment for publishers, businesses and consumers. Media Contact Dan O'Keeffe 513.235.8638 dan@contentcredits.com ContentCredits.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/content-credits-launches-the-cincinnati-exchange-302330820.html SOURCE Content CreditsNone
As Xuan Xuan embarks on this period of self-reflection and self-care, her fans and supporters continue to stand by her side, eagerly anticipating her comeback and the fresh content and energy she will bring to the online community. In the meantime, the internet sensation's message of resilience and self-care serves as a timely reminder for all of us to prioritize our mental health and well-being in an increasingly fast-paced and demanding world.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants organization got exactly what it deserved in getting blown out by Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Giants were embarrassed in Sunday's 30-7 loss , taunted by Mayfield after a touchdown run just before halftime. And then they saw their fans walk out on them again when the Bucs extended their lead to 30-0 and sent New York (2-9) to its sixth straight loss. The losing streak is the longest for the Giants since 2019, when they dropped a franchise-record nine straight games to finish 4-12. That led to the firing of coach Pat Shurmur after two seasons. Third-year coach Brian Daboll is clearly in trouble, with the Giants guaranteed a second straight losing season. They were 6-11 in a 2023 season that featured a lot of injuries. Daboll, who denies he has lost the team, isn't the only one whose job is in jeopardy. General manager Joe Schoen is on the hot seat and so is this entire franchise, which is celebrating its 100th year. It's one thing to lose. It's quite another to give up, and that's what the organization did when it decided to bench Daniel Jones a week ago and then release him on Friday after the 27-year-old asked co-owner John Mara to let him walk away. While he wasn't playing well, Jones was the Giants' best quarterback. He gave them more a of chance to win than either Tommy DeVito or Drew Lock. Removing him from the picture was all but certain to make the Giants worse, even if it was a good business decision. If Jones was hurt and unable the pass his physical before the 2025 season, the team would have been on the hook for a $23 million cap hit. The problem is the players care about now. By getting rid of Jones and elevating DeVito to the starting role, the front office was telling the team it didn't care about winning with seven games left in the season. So the players gave a lackluster effort. Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence called the team soft. Rookie receiver Malik Nabers said he was sick of losing. Left tackle Jermaine Eluemunor said he saw a lack of effort by some players. What they all were saying was they were angry at being betrayed. Money is never more important than winning, and the Giants made that mistake. What’s working At this point in the season? Nothing. What needs help The offense once again. The Giants have scored a league-low 163 points, including only 60 in six games at MetLife Stadium, where they are winless this season. They have scored in double figures at home twice. Daboll's team has been held scoreless in the first half in three of 11 games and it has been held without a first-half touchdown seven times. Daboll said he will continue to call the offensive plays. Stock up S Tyler Nubin. The rookie has had a team-high 12 tackles in each of the last two games. His 81 tackles for the season are just two behind team leader Bobby Okereke. Stock down RB Tyrone Tracy. The rookie leads Giants running backs with 587 yards on 116 carries — a 5.1-yard average for the fifth-round pick. But holding onto the ball has been a big issue. Tracy's fumble in overtime cost New York a chance to win in Germany against Carolina. He also lost the ball in the third quarter at the Bucs 5-yard line with New York down 23-0. It earned him a seat on the bench. Injuries LT Jermaine Eluemunor (quad) and OLB Azeez Ojulari (toe) left Sunday's game in the first quarter. Chris Hubbard filled in at tackle and the Giants luckily got back DL Kayvon Thibodeaux this past week after he missed five games with a broken wrist. DeVito was banged up but Daboll expects him to start against the Cowboys. Key numbers 10 — The Giants have gone 10 consecutive games without an interception, tying the NFL record held by the 1976-77 San Francisco 49ers and the 2017 Oakland — now Las Vegas — Raiders. The Giants and Raiders now share the single-season mark. What’s next A national showcase on Thanksgiving Day for the NFC-worst Giants at Dallas. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Tom Canavan, The Associated Press
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Sam Asghari is trying to "keep it positive" following his divorce from Britney Spears. The 30-year-old actor was married to pop superstar Britney, 42, from June 2022 until July 2023 and more than a year on from their split, has admitted that he just has to "learn" how to deal with the divorce and "stay grounded" amid the period of moving on. Asked how he’s adjusted to his new life without the 'Toxic' hitmaker, he told People: "It's the bed that you make yourself, and you got to learn how to lay in it, so it's part of the lifestyle. "You just got to keep it positive. You got to stay grounded and understand what the truth is and really just live with that rather than other people's opinions or anything like that." The 'Jackpot' star - who met Britney in 2016 on the set for her music video 'Slumber Party' - previously insisted that he doesn't have any bitter feelings towards the pop icon. Asked if he's recently been in touch with Britney, Sam told 'Extra': "I just wish her the best." Just after their split, the '...Baby One More Time' hitmaker took to social media to admit that she was "a little shocked" about their break-up. Britney wrote on Instagram at the time: "As everyone knows, Hesam and I are no longer together ... six years is a long time to be with someone so, I’m a little shocked but ... I’m not here to explain why because it’s honestly nobody’s business. But, I couldn’t take the pain any more, honestly." Britney also thanked her fans for their support. She said: "In some sort of telepathic way, I have been receiving so many messages that melt my heart from friends and I thank you. "I’ve been playing it strong for way too long and my Instagram may seem perfect but it’s far from reality and I think we all know that. I would love to show my emotions and tears on how I really feel but for some reason I’ve always had to hide my weaknesses."
No-nagging environment: Israel's most illustrious 'adults only' resortsIn conclusion, while the competition is fierce, Manchester City's credentials as genuine title contenders are undeniable. The team's quality, depth, and winning mentality make them a force to be reckoned with in the race for the Premier League crown. As the season unfolds, football fans can look forward to witnessing some enthralling encounters as City and their rivals vie for domestic football supremacy.Wild give up 2025 first-round pick to get defenseman David Jiricek from Columbus Blue Jackets
Minnesota looks to stop skid vs. Bethune-CookmanNearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly” despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health, according to a new report published Thursday by the Pew Research Center. As in past years, YouTube was the single most popular platform teenagers used — 90% said they watched videos on the site, down slightly from 95% in 2022. Nearly three-quarters said they visit YouTube every day. There was a slight downward trend in several popular apps teens used. For instance, 63% of teens said they used TikTok, down from 67% and Snapchat slipped to 55% from 59%. This small decline could be due to pandemic-era restrictions easing up and kids having more time to see friends in person, but it's not enough to be truly meaningful . X saw the biggest decline among teenage users. Only 17% of teenagers said they use X, down from 23% in 2022, the year Elon Musk bought the platform. Reddit held steady at 14%. About 6% of teenagers said they use Threads, Meta's answer to X that launched in 2023. The report comes as countries around the world are grappling with how to handle the effects of social media on young people's well-being. Australia recently passed a law banning kids under 16 from social networks, though it's unclear how it will be able to enforce the age limit — and whether it will come with unintended consequences such as isolating vulnerable kids from their peers. Meta's messaging service WhatsApp was a rare exception in that it saw the number of teenage users increase, to 23% from 17% in 2022. Pew also asked kids how often they use various online platforms. Small but significant numbers said they are on them “almost constantly.” For YouTube, 15% reported constant use, for TikTok, 16% and for Snapchat, 13%. As in previous surveys, girls were more likely to use TikTok almost constantly while boys gravitated to YouTube. There was no meaningful gender difference in the use of Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook. Roughly a quarter of Black and Hispanic teens said they visit TikTok almost constantly, compared with just 8% of white teenagers. The report was based on a survey of 1,391 U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 conducted from Sept. 18 to Oct. 10, 2024.
By MEAD GRUVER and AMY BETH HANSON, Associated Press A judge on Monday rejected a request to block a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she is transgender. Monday’s ruling by U.S. Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews in Denver will allow the player, who has played all season, to continue competing in the Mountain West Conference women’s championship scheduled for later this week in Las Vegas. The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed by nine current players who are suing the Mountain West Conference to challenge the league’s policies for allowing transgender players to participate. The players argued that letting her compete was a safety risk and unfair. While some media have reported those and other details, neither San Jose State nor the forfeiting teams have confirmed the school has a trans women’s volleyball player. The Associated Press is withholding the player’s name because she has not publicly commented on her gender identity. School officials also have declined an interview request with the player. Judge Crews referred to the athlete as an “alleged transgender” player in his ruling and noted that no defendant disputed that San Jose State rosters a transgender woman volleyball player. He said the players who filed the complaint could have sought relief much earlier, noting that the individual universities had acknowledged that not playing their games against San Jose State this season would result in a forfeit in league standings. He also said injunctions are meant to preserve the status quo. The conference policy regarding forfeiting for refusing to play against a team with a transgender player had been in effect since 2022 and the San Jose State player has been on the roster since 2022 – making that the status quo. The player competed at the college level three previous seasons, including two for San Jose State, drawing little attention. This season’s awareness of her identity led to an uproar among some players, pundits, parents and politicians in a political campaign year. The tournament starts Wednesday and continues Friday and Saturday. San Jose State is seeded second. The judge’s order maintains the seedings and pairings for the tournament. Several teams refused to play against San Jose State during the season, earning losses in the official standings. Boise State and Wyoming each had two forfeits while Utah State and Nevada both had one. Southern Utah, a member of the Western Athletic Conference, was first to cancel against San Jose State this year. Nevada’s players stated they “refuse to participate in any match that advances injustice against female athletes,” without providing further details. Crews served as a magistrate judge in Colorado’s U.S. District Court for more than five years before President Joe Biden appointed him to serve as a federal judge in January of this year. Gruver reported from Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Hanson from Helena, Montana.
As the pre-orders for the Nintendo Alarm Clock continue to roll in, it's clear that the demand for this item shows no signs of slowing down. Whether you're a dedicated Nintendo fan or a casual gamer, the appeal of this unique alarm clock is undeniable. With its charming design and nostalgic nods to classic Nintendo games, it's no wonder that fans are willing to pay top dollar to add this item to their collection.
DIAMONDROCK HOSPITALITY RECEIVES NAREIT'S 2024 LEADER IN THE LIGHT AWARD AND IS RECOGNIZED AS A SECTOR LEADER BY GRESB FOR THE FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEARMichigan RB Sends Strong Message to Ohio State After Postgame Brawl
Traveling to the ancient city of Xi'an, Evan was captivated by the rich and hearty flavors of the region's local dishes. He sampled the famous Xi'an hand-pulled noodles, or biangbiangmian, which were thick, chewy, and satisfying, topped with a savory combination of meat, vegetables, and aromatic spices. He also tried the crispy and fragrant lamb skewers seasoned with cumin and chili powder, a popular street food that left him craving for more.
In her statement, Xuan Xuan emphasized that the decision to take a break was a personal one and not directly related to the rumors surrounding her love life. She firmly denied any romantic involvement with the individual speculated to be her partner, stressing that her focus right now is on self-care and self-improvement.AP Trending SummaryBrief at 6:29 p.m. EST
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