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Cadence design's sr. vice president sells $199,023 in stockWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court seemed likely Wednesday to uphold Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The justices' decision, not expected for several months, could affect similar laws enacted by another 25 states and a range of other efforts to regulate the lives of transgender people, including which sports competitions they can join and which restrooms they can use. The case is being weighed by a conservative-dominated court after a presidential election in which Donald Trump and his allies promised to roll back protections for transgender people. The Biden administration's top Supreme Court lawyer warned a decision favorable to Tennessee also could be used to justify nationwide restrictions on transgender health care for minors. Supporters of transgender rights rally Wednesday outside the Supreme Court in Washington. In arguments that lasted more than two hours, five of the six conservative justices voiced varying degrees of skepticism over arguments made by the administration and Chase Strangio, the ACLU lawyer for Tennessee families challenging the ban. People are also reading... Chief Justice John Roberts, who voted in the majority in a 2020 case in favor of transgender rights, questioned whether judges, rather than lawmakers, should weigh in on a question of regulating medical procedures, an area usually left to the states. "The Constitution leaves that question to the people's representatives, rather than to nine people, none of whom is a doctor," Roberts said in an exchange with Strangio. Justice Neil Gorsuch, who wrote the majority opinion in 2020, said nothing during the arguments. The court's three liberal justices seemed firmly on the side of the challengers, but it's not clear that any conservatives will go along. People attend a rally March 31, 2023, as part of a Transgender Day of Visibility, near the Capitol in Washington. Justice Sonia Sotomayor pushed back against the assertion that the democratic process would be the best way to address objections to the law. She cited a history of laws discriminating against others, noting that transgender people make up less than 1% of the U.S. population, according to studies. There are an estimated 1.3 million adults and 300,000 adolescents ages 13 to 17 who identify as transgender, according the UCLA law school's Williams Institute. "Blacks were a much larger part of the population and it didn't protect them. It didn't protect women for whole centuries," Sotomayor said in an exchange with Tennessee Solicitor General Matt Rice. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said she saw some troubling parallels between arguments made by Tennessee and those advanced by Virginia and rejected by a unanimous court, in the 1967 Loving decision that legalized interracial marriage nationwide. Quoting from that decision, Jackson noted that Virginia argued then that "the scientific evidence is substantially in doubt and, consequently, the court should defer to the wisdom of the state legislature." ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio, left, and plaintiff Joaquin Carcano address reporters after a June 25, 2018, hearing in Winston-Salem, N.C., on their lawsuit challenging the law that replaced North Carolina's "bathroom bill." Justice Samuel Alito repeatedly pressed Strangio, the first openly transgender lawyer to argue at the nation's highest court, about whether transgender people should be legally designated as a group that's susceptible to discrimination. Strangio answered that being transgender does fit that legal definition, though he acknowledged under Alito's questioning there are a small number of people who de-transition. "So it's not an immutable characteristic, is it?" Alito said. Strangio did not retreat from his view, though he said the court did not have to decide the issue to resolve the case in his clients' favor. There were dueling rallies outside the court in the hours before the arguments. Speeches and music filled the air on the sidewalk below the court's marble steps. Advocates of the ban bore signs like "Champion God's Design" and "Kids Health Matters," while the other side proclaimed "Fight like a Mother for Trans Rights" and "Freedom to be Ourselves." Four years ago, the court ruled in favor of Aimee Stephens, who was fired by a Michigan funeral home after she informed its owner she was a transgender woman. The court held that transgender people, as well as gay and lesbian people, are protected by a landmark federal civil rights law that prohibits sex discrimination in the workplace. The Biden administration and the families and health care providers who challenged the Tennessee law urged the justices to apply the same sort of analysis that the majority, made up of liberal and conservative justices, embraced in the case four years ago when it found that "sex plays an unmistakable role" in employers' decisions to punish transgender people for traits and behavior they otherwise tolerate. Demonstrators against transgender rights protest Wednesday during a rally outside of the Supreme Court in Washington. The issue in the Tennessee case is whether the law violates the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment, which requires the government to treat similarly situated people the same. Tennessee's law bans puberty blockers and hormone treatments for transgender minors, but allows the same drugs to be used for other purposes. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar, the administration's top Supreme Court lawyer, called the law sex-based line drawing to ban the use of drugs that have been safely prescribed for decades and said the state "decided to completely override the views of the patients, the parents, the doctors." She contrasted the Tennessee law with one enacted by West Virginia, which set conditions for the health care for transgender minors, but stopped short of an outright ban. Gender-affirming care for youth is supported by every major medical organization, including the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Psychiatric Association. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.
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C21 Investments Announces Normal Course Issuer BidBill Belichick offered UNC head coaching position, sources sayVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rakovina Therapeutics Inc. (TSX-V: RKV, the " Company ”, " Rakovina ”, or " Rakovina Therapeutics ”) a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing new cancer therapies based on novel DNA-damage response technologies is pleased to announce the closing of a $3.0 million private placement. The private placement consists of 50,000,000 units (the " Units ”) at a price of $0.06 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company (each, a " Common Share ”) and one Common Share purchase warrant (each, a " Warrant ”). Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof to subscribe for and purchase one Common Share of the Company for a period of 24 months from the date of issue at a price of $0.10 per Common Share. Rakovina retains the right to accelerate the Warrant exercise period if, upon written notice to the holder, the 20-day volume-weighted average price of its Common Shares exceeds $0.30. In connection with the Private Placement, the Company paid cash finder's fees to Canaccord Genuity Corp., Ventum Financial Corp., Haywood Securities Inc., Research Capital Corporation, Hampton Securities Limited, Ewing Morris & Co. Investment Partners Ltd. and Leede Financial Inc. (each a " Finder ”, and collectively, the " Finders ”) in the aggregate amount of $180,841 and issued a total of 3,021,872 non-transferable finder's warrants (each, a " Finder's Warrant ') to the Finders, in accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the " TSXV ”). Each Finder's Warrant entitles the holder thereof to subscribe for and purchase one Common share of the Company for a period of 24 months from the date of issue at a price of $0.10 per Common Share, subject to acceleration on the same terms as the Warrants issued in connection with the private placement. The private placement is subject to the final acceptance of the TSXV and all securities issuable in connection with the private placement are subject to a hold period of four months plus one day from the date of issuance, in accordance with applicable securities laws. The proceeds of the private placement will be used to accelerate both discovery and development of the Company's proprietary drug candidates, shortlisted from the Deep Docking and Variational AI platforms. "This overwhelming response from our investors underscores the strength of our science, the extraordinary talent and dedication of our team and the transformative potential of our therapies,” said Jeffrey Bacha, Executive Chairman of Rakovina Therapeutics. "We are deeply grateful for the trust placed in us and remain resolute in our mission to utilize leading AI technologies to develop innovative solutions for cancer care.” The Company extends its heartfelt thanks to its investors, partners, and team for their unwavering support as Rakovina continues its work to bring new hope to patients and families affected by cancer. Rakovina is pleased to announce its engagement of Fairfax Partners Inc. as its Investor Relations (IR) partner. With extensive expertise in investor engagement strategies, Fairfax will implement a comprehensive six-month IR program designed to enhance Rakovina's market presence and expand its investor base. The program, which includes an option to renew for an additional six months, focuses on complementing traditional IR efforts with targeted online marketing campaigns, activation of a robust social media influencer network, and collaboration with external consultants and global wealth management channels. These initiatives will support Rakovina's strategic plan for 2025 by institutionalizing its investor base and strengthening its distribution capabilities. Under the agreement, Fairfax will receive a monthly fee of $5,000 plus GST, a one-time setup fee of $15,000 plus GST, and a marketing budget of $120,000 plus GST, disbursed as follows: $80,000 upon signing and $40,000 two months later. Services provided by Fairfax include inbound and outbound phone communications, website and social media management, marketing material preparation, news release support, and roadshow assistance, ensuring Rakovina's IR efforts align with market expectations. Fairfax Partners Inc., located at 306-1238 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, confirms that neither its directors nor officers hold any securities of Rakovina. For inquiries, please contact [email protected] . "We are thrilled to partner with the seasoned team at Fairfax Partners to expand our investor base and increase awareness of Rakovina Therapeutics' vision. Fairfax's creative and forward-thinking approach to investor relations will be a critical asset as we enter a pivotal year. By harnessing their extensive network and digital expertise, we aim to significantly enhance our market presence and deliver lasting value to our shareholders,” said Mr. Bacha. About Rakovina Therapeutics Inc. Rakovina Therapeutics Inc. is dedicated to developing innovative cancer therapies targeting the DNA-damage response. The company has established a development pipeline of novel DNA-damage response inhibitors by leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate the identification and optimization of drug candidates. Rakovina Therapeutics aims to advance one or more of these candidates into human clinical trials in collaboration with pharmaceutical partners and secure marketing approvals from Health Canada, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and other international regulatory agencies. Further information may be found at www.rakovinatherapeutics.com . The TSXV has neither approved nor disapproved the content of this press release. Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: This release includes forward-looking statements regarding the Company and its respective business, which may include, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the terms of the private placement, the closing of the private placement, the receipt of final TSXV approval, the proposed business plan of the Company; the Company's commitment to advancing new cancer therapies; the ability of the Company to extract value from its AI collaborations; the Company's ability to execute on its business plans while maintaining high standards of research; the ability of Pharma Inventor Inc. to accurately provide medicinal chemistry support; the projected timeline and effectiveness of the Company's strategy to utilize the Deep Docking AI platform; and the Company's ability to generate shareholder value. 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Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events, or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events, or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Except as required by applicable securities laws, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. The reader is referred to the Company's most recent filings on SEDAR for a more complete discussion of all applicable risk factors and their potential effects, copies of which may be accessed through the Company's profile page at www.sedar.com. 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NoneIn an effort to bolster the workforce in the face of growing economic and population booms, Governor Brian P. Kemp, who currently chairs the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), has launched the Commission on Career Pathways and Credentials. The new commission is tasked with developing strategies to ensure that the southern states' residents have access to education and training that align with high-demand jobs, as reported by a press release from the Governor's office. According to Governor Kemp, "With the South experiencing incredible economic and population growth, one of the biggest challenges we currently face is preparing the next generation of workers for success in the ever evolving job market," a sentiment highlighting the urgency to create effective career pathways, in the announcement . The commission will be drawing from a diverse pool of expertise with members coming from each of SREB’s 16 member states and the group is anticipated to render its policy recommendations by late 2025, aiming to align skills with industry needs. The effort is meant to create a clear vision for all stakeholders involved, with SREB senior vice president for school improvement, Dale Winkler, stating, "Every student and adult needs to be able to see clearly how to get where they want to go," as people strive to align their educations and careers with the demands of the marketplace. Addressing the multidimensional nature of this challenge, SREB President Stephen L. Pruitt pointed out that, “This is complex work beyond the ability of K-12, higher education, adult education, or workforce agencies to do alone,” reflecting the necessity for a collaborative approach to workforce development, according to same press release. The Commission on Career Pathways and Credentials is a collective that includes leaders from various sectors — including governors' offices, state agencies, K-12 education, higher education, and businesses — each sharing their unique insights and reviewing data and best practices, aiming to create a framework to connect agencies data, learning and career-relevant credentials; the intention behind such an initiative is to craft a pragmatic approach in compiling lists of high-demand pathways and the occupations and credentials that resonate with local industries and propel economic vitality. Founded in 1948, the SREB has long been dedicated to improving the social and economic landscape of the South through advancements in education, solidifying SREB's place as a cornerstone of regional progress. It serves as a nonprofit, nonpartisan compact among 16 member states, extending from Delaware to Texas, providing essential policy data, aiding legislative decision-making, and actively improving teaching, learning, and leadership capabilities within academic institutions.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz withdrew Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general amid continued fallout over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation's chief federal law enforcement officer. The announcement caps a turbulent eight-day period in which Trump sought to capitalize on his decisive election win to force Senate Republicans to accept provocative selections like Gaetz, who had been investigated by the Justice Department before being tapped last week to lead it. The decision could heighten scrutiny on other controversial Trump nominees, including Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth , who faces sexual assault allegations that he denies. People are also reading... 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Trump, in a social media post, said: “I greatly appreciate the recent efforts of Matt Gaetz in seeking approval to be Attorney General. He was doing very well but, at the same time, did not want to be a distraction for the Administration, for which he has much respect. Matt has a wonderful future, and I look forward to watching all of the great things he will do!” He did not immediately announce a new selection. Last week, he named personal lawyers Todd Blanche, Emil Bove and D. John Sauer to senior roles in the department. Another possible contender, Matt Whitaker, was announced Wednesday as the U.S. ambassador to NATO. The withdrawal, just a week after the pick was announced, averts what was shaping up to be a pitched confirmation fight that would have tested how far Senate Republicans were willing to go to support Trump’s Cabinet picks. The selection of the fierce Trump ally over well-regarded veteran lawyers whose names had circulated as possible contenders stirred concern for the Justice Department's independence at a time when Trump has openly threatened to seek retribution against political adversaries. It underscored the premium Trump places on personal loyalty and reflected the president-elect's desire to have a disruptor lead a Justice Department that for years investigated and ultimately indicted him. In the Senate, deeply skeptical lawmakers sought more information about Justice Department and congressional investigations into sex trafficking allegations involving underage girls, which Gaetz has denied. Meanwhile, Justice Department lawyers were taken aback by the pick of a partisan lawmaker with limited legal experience who has echoed Trump's claims of a weaponized criminal justice system. As Gaetz sought to lock down Senate support, concern over the sex trafficking allegations showed no signs of abating. In recent days, an attorney for two women said his clients told House Ethics Committee investigators that Gaetz paid them for sex on multiple occasions beginning in 2017, when Gaetz was a Florida congressman. One of the women testified she saw Gaetz having sex with a 17-year-old at a party in Florida in 2017, according to the attorney, Joel Leppard. Leppard has said that his client testified she didn’t think Gaetz knew the girl was underage, stopped their relationship when he found out and did not resume it until after she turned 18. The age of consent in Florida is 18. "They’re grateful for the opportunity to move forward with their lives,” Leppard said Thursday of his clients. “They’re hoping that this brings final closure for all the parties involved.” Gaetz has vehemently denied any wrongdoing. The Justice Department’s investigation ended last year with no charges against him. Gaetz’s political future is uncertain. He had abruptly resigned his congressional seat upon being selected as attorney general, a move seen as a way to shut down the ethics investigation into sexual misconduct allegations. He did win reelection in November for the new Congress, which convenes Jan. 3, 2025, but he said in his resignation letter last week to House Speaker Mike Johnson that he did not intend to take the oath of office. He transmitted a similar letter to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as the state launched a special election process to fill the vacancy. Republicans on the House Ethics Committee declined this week to release the panel's findings, over objections from Democrats in a split vote. But the committee did agree to finish its work and is scheduled to meet again Dec. 5 to discuss the matter. As word of Gaetz's decision spread across the Capitol, Republican senators seemed divided. Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin, who served with Gaetz in the House, called it a “positive move." Maine Sen. Susan Collins said Gaetz “put country first and I am pleased with his decision.” Others said they had hoped Gaetz could have overhauled the department. Florida Sen. Rick Scott, a close ally of Trump, said he was “disappointed. I like Matt and I think he would have changed the way DOJ is run.” Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul said he hoped that Trump will pick someone “equally as tenacious and equally as committed to rooting out and eliminating bias and politicization at the DOJ.” Gaetz is not the only Trump pick facing congressional scrutiny over past allegations. A detailed investigative police report made public Wednesday shows that a woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Hegseth, the former Fox News host now tapped to lead the Pentagon, after he took her phone, blocked the door to a California hotel room and refused to let her leave. “The matter was fully investigated and I was completely cleared,” Hegseth told reporters Thursday at the Capitol, where he was meeting with senators to build support for his nomination. Associated Press writers Michelle L. Price, Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick and Adriana Gomez Licon contributed to this report. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. 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Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) began his reelection campaign this week, expressing confidence he'll return for a third term in the Senate in the purple state. The North Carolina lawmaker planned a campaign launch reception and fundraiser Wednesday evening in Washington, D.C., where at least 20 Republican senators will join him as he seeks to defend one of the most competitive seats of the 2026 election cycle. However, Tillis's past votes on key cultural matters, such as enshrining protections for gay marriage and immigration, led the North Carolina GOP to censure him, and he is likely to face a primary challenge. Tillis, though, has backed his record and remains confident that he will convince North Carolinians to stand by him. MEET THE NEW CONGRESS: THE HOUSE AND SENATE FRESHMEN ELECTED TO SERVE NEXT YEAR "I think we've got a good story to tell and results that I'm proud of," Tillis told the Washington Examiner. Political experts, though, warned that grassroots Republicans aren't going to easily roll over after spending years viewing Tillis with suspicion. "It's gonna be complicated even before we get (to a general election) because he's got to get through a primary first, and the so-called grassroots of the Republican Party has made it very clear that they plan to have a significant primary challenger to him, who that is we don't know," said Western Carolina professor Chris Cooper. Controversial Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R-NC) cast doubt on Tillis's reelection bid in multiple social media posts. "Thom is toast," Robinson wrote on X after asking his followers if Tillis should be the nominee. Robinson lost last month's gubernatorial election in the Tarheel State to Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein after media reports of his past comments on pornographic websites. "Mark Robinson is damaged goods, to say the least," said J. Miles Coleman, associate editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics. "But as far as primary challenges, I wouldn't rule anything out, per se." Lara Trump, President-elect Donald Trump's daughter-in-law, is among one of the contenders who could challenge Tillis in the primary. However, she has also been seen as a leading contender for Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) to tap to replace Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), who will likely get confirmed as the president-elect's secretary of state. "If she were to get Rubio's seat, I think Tom Tillis is going to breathe a little bit of a sigh of relief because that would have been a primary challenge that would have been extraordinarily difficult to go against," said Cooper. A poll from Victory Insights showed Lara Trump beating Tillis in a GOP primary 65% to 11%, with 25% undecided. Tillis's first two Senate campaigns saw him win by less than two points. He won by just 1.8 points in 2020 and 1.7 points in 2014. His third campaign is expected to be just as close. Should he survive a primary challenge, he could still face an even tougher battle if popular Gov. Roy Cooper (D-NC) decided to run for the Senate. Cooper has not announced a Senate run, but he told a local reporter last week, "I love public service. I want to keep helping North Carolina and our country. I haven't made that decision yet, but it's on the table." The Victory Insights poll also showed in a head-to-head matchup between the two men, Cooper narrowly leads 45.1% to Tillis's 44.1%, and 11% are undecided. WHAT MAGA AND THE GOP WILL LOOK LIKE IN A POST-TRUMP ERA Coleman said Donald Trump's endorsement of Tillis would essentially end a primary challenge. "I think that would basically make him hard to beat," he said. "Sen. Tillis can just about guarantee his primary victory by once again earning Trump's endorsement, as he did early in the 2020 primary," added David Capen, president of Capen Consulting. However, "securing that endorsement may hinge on his votes for Trump’s Cabinet nominations." The North Carolina senior senator appeared confident that Donald Trump would eventually back him. "President Trump endorsed me in ‘20 I would expect he'll endorse me again. I hope that he does," Tillis said. The Trump team did not respond to a request for comment on whether the president-elect backs the senator. With certain Republicans itching to remove Tillis, much attention will be focused on whether he votes to confirm Donald Trump's Senate nominees, including the embattled Pete Hegseth, who is up for defense secretary. "I voted for every single Trump nominee in the prior administration," Tillis said in reference to past support for Donald Trump. "I've got a great relationship with the transition team, and President Trump knows where I want things that matter most to him, and so I feel like I'll continue to enjoy a great relationship." Tillis quipped that the only thing that keeps him up at night is "caffeine" rather than worry about a primary challenge or pressure to vote to confirm the president-elect's nominees. After losing key Senate races in Pennsylvania, Montana, and West Virginia, a Democratic path to flipping control of the Senate includes winning North Carolina, one of the top battleground states of the presidential election. The math favors the GOP even though the party is defending 22 seats. Out of those 22 seats, only one seat, currently held by Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), is in a state that Donald Trump didn't win in 2024. Democrats would need to win Tillis's seat, along with Collins's and other races in Ohio, Texas, Iowa, Florida, and Alaska, in order to flip the Senate. The state and national Democratic Party will likely invest millions of dollars in the Senate race, given North Carolina's status as a consistent purple state. Other vulnerable senators up for reelection include Sens. Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Gary Peters (D-MI), Collins, and Bill Cassidy (R-LA). DEMOCRATS WEIGH CHANGE IN STRATEGY TO AVOID MIDTERM AND 2028 DEFEATS Cooper, the North Carolina professor, warned, "If Tillis [is] too far right and too far pro-Trump, that might help him in the primary, but it might hurt him in the general." "He's really in a tough spot, and that every Pete Hegseth-like vote can cut both ways," he added. However, Coleman suggested that after a spring primary, "he does have some time there to sort of work on maybe appealing to voters in the middle" before the November election. Marisa Schultz contributed to this report.
AP News Summary at 6:10 p.m. ESTTake, for instance, the scenario of purchasing a $700 color-changing plant, only to witness it gradually wither away and shed leaves at an alarming rate. The initial allure of its vibrant colors and unique foliage quickly fades as the plant struggles to adapt to its new environment. In the end, what was once a statement piece in the home becomes a reminder of wasted money and dashed expectations.PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown’s troubles connecting on the field have yet to blow into a family feud inside the locker room — honest, both Philadelphia Eagles stars said. Between Hurts and Brown, it’s all good in Philly. “Me and Jalen are good,” Brown said. Added Hurts, “We’re good, we’re good.” So there will be no sit-ups in the driveway, no apologies on the front lawn, and certainly, it seems, no rift between Hurts and his No. 1 receiver. Hurts and Brown each downplayed any hint of a fissure Wednesday between the two after defensive end Brandon Graham appeared this week on a Philadelphia sports radio station and suggested there was friction between the Pro Bowl duo. The two were close friends long before they became teammates and Hurts is the godfather for Brown’s daughter. Graham's comments — in which he noted “ things have changed ,” between the two, without offering specifics — exploded into tabloid and fan fodder this week in Philadelphia. His insinuations that the duo were not on the same page came on the heels of Brown's quote after a sluggish win over Carolina that the “ offense ” wasn’t playing up to standard, even with the Eagles at 11-2. “BG knows he spoke out of place,” Hurts said. Graham, who is sidelined with a triceps injury, clarified his comments later to an ESPN reporter, saying he made the wrong assumption about the relationship between Hurts and Brown and planned to apologize to both players. Brown, with 109 yards receiving combined the last two games, said his beef with the offense wasn't directed at Hurts. It was everything from offensive coordinator Kellen Moore's play calling to execution to all the ingredients in a successful offense that make a team a Super Bowl contender. The usually pass-happy Eagles have leaned more on running back Saquon Barkley, who set the franchise season rushing record of 1,623 yards against the Panthers and is chasing Eric Dickerson for the NFL mark. “Obviously, it's not about running the ball,” Brown told reporters. “He's about to win MVP. Clearly. What other things can we do on offense? We have to pass the ball. That can go into protection, that can go into picking up the block, that goes to us getting open quicker. Getting on the same page.” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said he never witnessed any issues between Hurts and Brown and only saw two players who worked hard together, even working on routes after practice and seemed to have a deep personal connection on and off the field. “You guys get to see three hours every Sunday where emotions can play as high as they’re going to play,” Sirianni said. “I get to see these guys every single day, how they go about their business and interact with each other.” Brown, who was coming off consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons, wasn't necessarily wrong in his frustration with the recent stagnation of the passing game. Hurts, who signed a contract extension ahead of the 2023 season that was worth $179.3 million guaranteed , has thrown for fewer than 200 yards in three straight games. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith — who also complained Sunday about the offense — was also coming off consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons but has yet to break 100 yards in a game this season. Brown has four 100-yard games, well off last season’s run when he topped 100 yards in six straight games and seven times overall. Hurts has been more efficient than explosive this season but has still thrown 12 touchdown passes to just one interception — and rushed for 11 more scores — during the Eagles' nine-game winning streak that has them on the brink of clinching the NFC East. Maybe playing the Steelers on Sunday at home can snap the Eagles out of their offensive malaise. Hurts threw three TD passes to Brown in a 35-13 win in 2022. “Do we all have things to get better at in the passing game? Yeah, I think that’s obvious,” Sirianni said. “I think that’s what we’ve been talking about. We all have things that we’ve got to get better at, coaches, players. But this is why this is the greatest team sport there is. It takes everybody. It takes every single person being together, every single person for the success to happen. It’s just not a one-person thing.” ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Copyright 2024 The Associated Press . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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Nebraska saw a football player announce a transfer for a third straight day Wednesday, this time a rotational member of the defensive line. Kai Wallin will move on after two seasons as a Husker, he announced on social media. He appeared in 11 games this fall with four tackles and recorded half a sack at Purdue. The 6-foot-5, 250-pounder said he “deliberated, consulted and prayed” about his decision. “While I hope to continue to grow and evolve and make an impact on a new field, I will never forget the honor it was to wear a Nebraska jersey,” Wallin wrote in part. Wallin played a year of junior-college ball before arriving at Nebraska in 2023. The Sacramento native redshirted his first season before logging 89 snaps this year including 13 against Wisconsin. He saw single-digit snaps in five games behind a senior-heavy starting line. The defender has two years of eligibility remaining. Wallin is the 10th Husker to announce his intent to enter the transfer portal since Nov. 25. Migration among defenders has been higher as defensive coordinator Tony White and defensive line coach Terrance Knighton both left in recent days for Florida State. NU coach Matt Rhule said earlier Wednesday the roster churn – especially attrition – will continue in earnest as the team continues to trim closer to next season’s mandated limit of 105. “There’s going to be more,” Rhule said. “Everybody’s journey is different.” Get local news delivered to your inbox!The richest person in the world just hit an even higher milestone. Elon Musk’s net worth has reached US$400 billion, according to Bloomberg, making him the first person ever to cross that mark. Behind his nearly US$20 billion jump in wealth was a deal that shot up Musk’s rocket company SpaceX’s valuation to roughly US$350 billion, Bloomberg reported Tuesday . SpaceX and its investors agreed to purchase as much as US$1.25 billion of insider shares. CNN has reached out to SpaceX for comment, but the company typically does not respond to media requests. Since the aftermath of the 2024 US presidential election, Musk has enjoyed a huge surge in his personal wealth. An alliance with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has pushed his ventures to the forefront. Musk is the chief executive of Tesla and SpaceX, as well as the owner of X and CEO of other ventures, including Neuralink, xAI and the Boring Company. Now, along with Vivek Ramaswamy, he will oversee a new “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), named after a memecoin. Tesla shares closed at a record high on Wednesday, hitting US$424.77 at market close. Musk, who is Tesla’s largest individual shareholder, has also enjoyed the stock propelling higher in part due to the broader market — NASDAQ topped 20,000 for the first time ever Wednesday. Since Election Day, the EV maker’s stock has rallied roughly 65 per cent on investors’ belief that Musk’s influence in the Trump administration will usher in an era of deregulation that will benefit the company. His artificial intelligence startup, xAI, also more than doubled in value in November amid a new funding round, surging to $50 billion from a few months ago, according to the Wall Street Journal . The world’s wealthiest man is now roughly US$136 billion richer since November 5, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index . While the top spots on the billionaires index typically switch around, Musk is racing past his wealthy peers. As of December 10, before his wealth skyrocketed to US$400 billion, he was already US$140 billion richer than the second-richest man on Earth, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Musk’s record-breaking Tesla-shareholder-approved pay package, which was worth US$101 billion, was rejected by a Delaware court last week. Bloomberg’s calculation still seems to include the pay package, which is now worth as much as US$120 billion based on the current value of Tesla shares. But Musk will still enjoy his riches, with numerous ways to gain significantly more wealth in the coming years.
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