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More Than Just the Always Pan: Our Place's 7 Must-Shop Kitchen Essentials(BPT) - Tech gifts are consistently some of the most popular presents to give and receive during the holidays. In fact, according to the annual Consumer Technology Holiday Purchase Patterns report , a record 233 million U.S. adults (89%) will buy tech products during the 2024 holiday season. But with so many devices out there, it can be hard to decide on the perfect option for the loved one on your list. A tablet like the new Fire HD 8 from Amazon offers the versatility of an all-in-one device, with access to streaming, gaming, video chatting, reading or writing all at your fingertips. Fire HD 8 also features a vibrant 8-inch HD display and lightweight, portable design, for high-quality entertainment on the go. Plus, Fire HD 8 comes with three new AI features that can help you get the most out of your tablet experience. Check them out below and learn how they can help you with daily tasks this holiday season and beyond. 1. Meet your personal writing assistant Do you struggle with writing a heartfelt message or finessing a tricky email? Fear not! Writing Assist is here to help. Writing Assist works as part of your Fire tablet's device keyboard and compatible apps, including email, Word documents and social media. In just a few taps, you can transform your writing from good to great. Try Writing Assist's pre-set styles to turn a simple email into a professionally written note. Or, you can ask Writing Assist for grammar suggestions to make your writing more concise, or elaborate on your ideas. You can even "emojify" your writing to add more fun and personality. 2. Learn more in less time Say goodbye to scrolling through pages of information. The new Webpage Summaries feature allows you to learn pertinent information as quickly as possible. Available on the Silk browser on Fire tablets, Webpage Summaries provides quick insights on web articles. In a matter of seconds, this feature will distill the key points in an article or on a webpage into a clear, concise summary of what you need to know. 3. Get creative with your device wallpaper With Wallpaper Creator, you can easily add a touch of creative flair and customization to your tablet's home screen. You can choose from one of the curated prompts to get started on creating a unique background. Or, if you're ready to let your imagination run wild, type a description of what you'd like to see. For example, you can ask for an image of a tiger swimming underwater or a watercolor-style image of a desert landscape in space. Wallpaper Creator will then turn your vision into a reality, delivering a high-resolution image that you can use as your tablet's wallpaper. Celebrate an AI-powered holiday season Writing Assist, Webpage Summaries, and Wallpaper Creator are now available on Amazon's new Fire HD 8 and other compatible Fire tablet devices, including the latest Fire HD 10 and Fire Max 11 tablets. To learn more, or to order a new Fire tablet this gift-giving season, visit Amazon.com .Special counsel moves to dismiss election interference and classified documents cases against Trump
[Source: BBC] Munster were beaten 16-14 by Castres on a frustrating and bruising night for the Irish province at the Stade Pierre Fabre. Munster were, predictably, under pressure early at a ground where their hosts have not lost a game this season. They had conceded five penalties by the 12th minute and the last of those proved costly. Stephen Archer caught Louis le Brun high and, from the subsequent line-out, former Connacht back-row Abraham Papalii crashed over. It briefly looked as though Thaakir Abrahams had got his body between ball and grass but replays proved it was a good score. Jeremy Fernandez pushed the conversion wide but Castres were good value for their lead after two previous scores had been chalked off, one by Remy Baget, who could not ground a kick through, and then another when Munster got underneath a maul. Mike Prendergast’s men started getting into things but, after Jack Crowley dropped a penalty short, they were under their own posts again just before the half-hour mark when a quick penalty was taken by the explosive Papalii. He came up short but it was quickly recycled to loose-head prop Quentin Walcker who barged over. Fernandez again fail to add the extras and try scorer Walcker was sin-binned just three minutes later for landing a shoulder on the dipping head of Brian Gleeson. Munster desperately needed to make the most of the man advantage and they did three minutes before the break thanks to openside flanker John Hodnett, who picked off the back of a rolling maul and powered his way over. Crowley nailed the conversion to bring the deficit to three at half-time.
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ORONO, Maine (AP) — Caleb Mead ran for 113 yards and a touchdown and New Hampshire beat Maine 27-9 on Saturday in a season-ending contest for both teams. The Wildcats (8-4, 6-2 Coastal Athletic Association) spotted Maine to a 9-0 lead when Joey Bryson kicked a 39-yard field and Carter Peevy threw an 8-yard touchdown to Montigo Moss, all in the first quarter.Oscar Fairs from Benfleet, Essex, was diagnosed with a rare 7cm ependymoma brain tumour in August 2023 and underwent seven surgeries, one round of chemotherapy and one round of radiotherapy to be told palliative care was the only option. A GoFundMe page was set up to help the family raise £100,000 towards a treatment trial in France. It is with deep and profound sadness that West Ham United confirm the tragic passing of our U15s Academy goalkeeper Oscar Fairs, following his brave battle with cancer. Rest in peace, brave Oscar. — West Ham United (@WestHam) December 13, 2024 West Ham footballers donated £27,000, chairman David Sullivan donated £10,000 and Arsenal footballer and former West Ham star Declan Rice gave £5,000, according to Ms Fairs. On Friday, West Ham announced that the 15-year-old had died. Sporting director Mark Noble said: “Oscar was adored by everyone at the Academy – not only was he a great goalkeeper, he was a true Hammer and a fantastic young person, who will be deeply missed by everyone who had the pleasure to know him. “I have wonderful memories of Oscar playing in my garden – (my son) Lenny and his teammates all loved him. “He was a friendly, happy, well-mannered and polite young man, who had such a bright future ahead of him, and it is just so unimaginably devastating that he has been taken from his family and friends at this age. “The thoughts and sincere condolences of everyone at the Club are with Oscar’s parents, Natalie and Russell, and his brother Harry, and we kindly ask that the family’s privacy is respected at this extremely difficult time.” All scheduled Academy fixtures over the weekend have been postponed as a mark of respect.
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President-elect Donald Trump transferred all of his shares of Trump Media and Technology Group into a revocable trust, according to a regulatory filing. Trump transferred all of his nearly 115 million shares — worth about $4 billion on paper — in the parent company of social networking site Truth Social as a "bona fide gift" to the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission filing Thursday. Trump's shares amount to more than half of the company's stock. It's not clear why Trump transferred the stock. Donald Trump Jr. is the sole trustee and has sole voting and investment power over all securities owned by the trust. Trump Media shares have been extremely volatile since the company began trading in March. They reached intraday highs close to $80 on the first day of trading, then slumped to all-time lows in September when Trump and other insiders were finally allowed to sell shares after standard lock-up agreements expired. Trump has not sold any shares in the company. People are also reading... The company's stock price fluctuated wildly on news — good and bad — related to Trump. They tumbled after Trump's conviction in a hush money trial in May, then surged after the first assassination attempt on Trump in July. They surged again after he won reelection in November, even as the company reported a $19.2 million third-quarter loss. Trump created Trump Media after he was banned from Twitter — renamed X after billionaire Elon Musk, now a Trump ally, purchased it in 2022 — and Facebook after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Both platforms since reinstated Trump's accounts. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!
India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5 Live Updates: Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal open together again as India look to chase a gigantic total of 340 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground against Australia. Earlier, marquee pacer Jasprit Bumrah claimed the final Australian wicket, in the form of Nathan Lyon, in his first over of the day as the hosts were bundled out for 234 runs. Australia managed to add 6 more runs to their overnight lead, giving India a 340-run target win on the final day. India have managed to chase a total of over 300 runs in Australia before but they haven't done so at MCG. Will history be made today? ( Live Scorecard ) Here are the Live Score and Updates of Day 5 of India vs Australia 4th Test - December 30 2024 05:11 (IST) India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 5: Jaiswal Troubled By Starc Early Repeated play and miss for Yashasvi Jaiswal as Mitchell Starc gets the ball to swing both ways. An under-confident start by the India youngster. Starc troubles Jaiswal but that edge of the bat somehow manages to keep Jaiswal on the pitch. IND 2/0 (3 overs) facebook twitter Copy Link December 30 2024 05:06 (IST) India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 5 Live: Rohit Riding His Luck Twice the ball edged Rohit Sharma's bat and on both occasions, it fell just short of a fielder in slips. The India captain riding his luck early in the game. But, the signs aren't promising for India. facebook twitter Copy Link December 30 2024 05:02 (IST) India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 5 Live: Cautious Start From India Most balls left as Yashasvi Jaiswal looked to play Mitchell Starc with caution. Just one run to India's name in the first over. Pat Cummins joins Starc in attack early in the game. facebook twitter Copy Link December 30 2024 04:56 (IST) IND vs AUS 4th Test Live: How Bumrah Stunned Lyon Here's a look at Japrit Bumrah's ripper that shattered Nathan Lyon's stumps, bowling Australia out. Jasprit Bumrah's fifth wicket was an absolute belter! #AUSvIND | #DeliveredWithSpeed | @NBN_Australia pic.twitter.com/vfDI5gEN3n — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 29, 2024 facebook twitter Copy Link December 30 2024 04:49 (IST) India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 5 Live: Jasprit Bumrah Wraps Up Australian Tail WICKET! Who else would it be? Jasprit Bumrah claims his 5th wicket of the innings as Australia get bowled out for 234 runs. India need 340 runs to win this mach and keep the World Test Championship final hopes alive. facebook twitter Copy Link December 30 2024 04:41 (IST) India vs Australia 4th Teest, Day 5: Mohammed Siraj Starts Off The Day Mohammed Siraj is the first bowler on the day. A boundary on the 2nd delivery of Siraj's over kicks off the day. Edged and it beats the third slip fielder. Runs start to flow early on Day 5. facebook twitter Copy Link December 30 2024 04:38 (IST) India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 5: Pitch Report Sunil Gavaskar has had his close look at the pitch on Day 5. He feels India can go on and chase down a target of around 340 runs on the wicket as there's absolutely no grass left. If Indian batters show patience, they surely can turn the 4th Test into a victory. facebook twitter Copy Link December 30 2024 04:32 (IST) IND vs AUS, 4th Test Day 5 Live: Action To Begin Soon! We have live visuals from the MCG and the start of the 5th day's play isn't too far now. Nathan Lyon, batting on 41, isn't too far from reaching his half-century. He would be keen to do so while Akash Deep is likely to begin India's attack with the ball. Stay tuned for live updates. facebook twitter Copy Link December 30 2024 04:20 (IST) India vs Australia, 4th Test Live: From 91/6 To 228/9, India Let It Slip It looked like India had the match in their grip when 6 Australia batters were sent packing for just 91 runs. Be it a string of dropped catches or just pacers running out of steam, a lot went wrong for India from there on, which enabled Australia to make their way back into the game. Will these mistakes cost the tourists? facebook twitter Copy Link December 30 2024 04:10 (IST) India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 5 Live: The WTC Final Scenario With South Africa beating Pakistan to confirm their progression to the ICC World Test Championship final, only one of India and Australia can go through. At the moment, Australia have the right to keep their hopes high of playing in the final. India need to go for the win if they are to play in the WTC final next year. facebook twitter Copy Link December 30 2024 04:01 (IST) India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 5: All 3 Results Still Possible Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Day 5 of the 4th Test between India and Australia in Melbourne. The play is scheduled to start half-an-hour early today as well, with about 98 overs expected to be bowled. Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland frustrated India with their batting at the end of Day 4 and they would look to add a few more runs to the total today. But, all three results still remain possible in the match, though the longer Australia bat, the fewer India's victory chances would get. facebook twitter Copy LinkAssociated Press Lawyers for a voting machine company that’s suing Fox News want to question founder Rupert Murdoch about his contentious efforts to change his family trust , the attorneys told a court Monday. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. 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A teenage West Ham academy goalkeeper has died aged 15 after suffering from cancer. Oscar Fairs from Benfleet, Essex, was diagnosed with a rare 7cm ependymoma brain tumour in August 2023 and underwent seven surgeries, one round of chemotherapy and one round of radiotherapy to be told palliative care was the only option. A GoFundMe page was set up to help the family raise £100,000 towards a treatment trial in France. It is with deep and profound sadness that West Ham United confirm the tragic passing of our U15s Academy goalkeeper Oscar Fairs, following his brave battle with cancer. Rest in peace, brave Oscar. — West Ham United (@WestHam) December 13, 2024 West Ham footballers donated £27,000, chairman David Sullivan donated £10,000 and Arsenal footballer and former West Ham star Declan Rice gave £5,000, according to Ms Fairs. On Friday, West Ham announced that the 15-year-old had died. Sporting director Mark Noble said: “Oscar was adored by everyone at the Academy – not only was he a great goalkeeper, he was a true Hammer and a fantastic young person, who will be deeply missed by everyone who had the pleasure to know him. “I have wonderful memories of Oscar playing in my garden – (my son) Lenny and his teammates all loved him. “He was a friendly, happy, well-mannered and polite young man, who had such a bright future ahead of him, and it is just so unimaginably devastating that he has been taken from his family and friends at this age. “The thoughts and sincere condolences of everyone at the Club are with Oscar’s parents, Natalie and Russell, and his brother Harry, and we kindly ask that the family’s privacy is respected at this extremely difficult time.” All scheduled Academy fixtures over the weekend have been postponed as a mark of respect.The winter meetings are over, , and several of the have been on the move. But as teams started to , the biggest issue soon became that there was no franchise-altering player available once Soto was off the market. At least, that was the case until Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker became available. Since arriving in the big leagues in 2019, Tucker has been a force for the Astros and the true definition of a five-tool player. He owns a .274/.353/.516 slash line with 125 home runs and 94 stolen bases, and he’s an elite defender in right field. Tucker was on pace to have the best year of his career last season — with 23 homers in 79 games — before a shin fracture from a foul ball forced him to miss significant time. In recent weeks, it emerged that the Astros were open to moving the star outfielder. On Friday, in exchange for infielder Isaac Paredes, pitcher Hayden Wesneski and third-base prospect Cam Smith. The deal instantly makes Tucker the best player in Chicago. For Houston, Paredes has the ability to play third or first base with pull-side power that should play at Minute Maid Park. Wesneski is a versatile arm with good stuff who pitched in 68 games with 22 starts for the Cubs, with a respectable career 3.93 ERA. But the crown jewel of the trade for the Astros is Smith. The Cubs’ 2024 first-round draft pick was one of the best hitters in college baseball before Chicago took him with the 14th overall pick last year. He performed well during his first year in pro ball, slashing .313/.396/.609 with seven homers and 24 RBI, and finished the year in Double-A. The Astros have won a lot over the past decade, including two World Series titles. The only team that has won more games than Houston since 2015 is the Los Angeles Dodgers. But keeping their winning window open for that long comes at a cost, and it left the Astros’ prospect pool pretty thin. Sources aware of Houston’s thinking told Yahoo Sports that the hope was that a Tucker trade could help replenish the farm system that allowed the Astros to reach the ALCS in seven of the past eight seasons. With such a trade now complete, Paredes slots into the Astros’ infield and lineup immediately, and Wesneski could fill multiple roles for Houston, either in the bullpen or the rotation, depending on how the remainder of their offseason shakes out. And with Smith, who was ranked as the Cubs’ No. 7 prospect by MLB Pipeline, the Astros might’ve acquired their third baseman of the future. The other side of the equation for Houston was that the team’s owner, Jim Crane, doesn’t seem keen on going beyond six years in a contract offer for any player, whether that was Tucker or a free agent such as Alex Bregman, . The addition of Paredes likely makes re-signing Bregman less feasible, but Houston could, in theory, move Paredes to first if they still want to retain their longtime star. What the Cubs have lacked in recent years has been a true, difference-making bat in the middle of their lineup. They haven’t had one since the days of Kris Bryant. Now Tucker provides exactly that — a player who can produce consistently on offense and carry a lineup for weeks at a time. And with other teams in the National League having game-changing players, including Bryce Harper, Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr., Soto and Francisco Lindor, and the Dodgers’ three MVPs, Chicago now has an answer. The addition of Tucker also immediately makes the Cubs better on defense. With Tucker presumably in right field, Pete Crow-Armstrong in center and Ian Happ in left, you can make the case that the Cubs have one of the best defensive outfields in baseball. What the team will do with outfielders Cody Bellinger and Seiya Suzuki still needs to be figured out, but this deal gives Chicago moveable assets to continue to improve the roster. And in the aftermath of this trade, the Cubs have even more incentive to keep improving. The next step for Chicago will be to land one more starting pitcher; they’ve been active in the free-agent and trade markets for starters. Adding a high-leverage arm or two in the bullpen is also a significant need and would really put a stamp on what is shaping up to be an impactful winter for the Cubs. For the Cubs, the concern with acquiring Tucker has nothing to do with his talent, which at his best puts him among the top 10 players in MLB, and everything to do with his contract situation. The 27-year-old is entering his final season of club control before he’ll hit the free-agent market next winter. With the Yankees and Soto, we just witnessed a cautionary tale about making a move such as this. New York pulled the trigger on a Soto trade to acquire what they hoped would be the final piece of their championship puzzle, and they had great success, getting all the way to the World Series before falling to the Dodgers. Despite all that, Soto decided to leave in free agency and sign with the Mets, . Tucker entering free agency after the 2025 season is almost a certainty, according to sources. After Soto signed his record-breaking deal, players such as Tucker and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who is also set to be a free agent next winter, are even more incentivized to let the free-agent process play out, with potentially a $400 million-500 million payday awaiting them at the end. The Cubs traded for Tucker with full awareness that he might leave in 12 months and sign elsewhere. There is no guarantee that he will stay in Chicago or even that they will have an advantage in free-agent negotiations. In the case of the Yankees, they at least still have a top-five player in Aaron Judge following Soto’s departure, but the Cubs won’t likely have that type of security. The trio of players the Cubs gave up represent a steep price for a one-year rental. But it’s understandable that the price was so high. Tucker is the type of player who can take a team over the top as a contender or — perhaps more aptly in Chicago’s case — take a borderline playoff team and push it into October. With Soto signed, Tucker was the only player available with that kind of ability. But the Cubs need to be certain they have the rest of the pieces in place before Opening Day. Because they’ll likely get only one chance with Tucker on their roster.
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Oscar Fairs from Benfleet, Essex, was diagnosed with a rare 7cm ependymoma brain tumour in August 2023 and underwent seven surgeries, one round of chemotherapy and one round of radiotherapy to be told palliative care was the only option. A GoFundMe page was set up to help the family raise £100,000 towards a treatment trial in France. It is with deep and profound sadness that West Ham United confirm the tragic passing of our U15s Academy goalkeeper Oscar Fairs, following his brave battle with cancer. Rest in peace, brave Oscar. — West Ham United (@WestHam) December 13, 2024 West Ham footballers donated £27,000, chairman David Sullivan donated £10,000 and Arsenal footballer and former West Ham star Declan Rice gave £5,000, according to Ms Fairs. On Friday, West Ham announced that the 15-year-old had died. Sporting director Mark Noble said: “Oscar was adored by everyone at the Academy – not only was he a great goalkeeper, he was a true Hammer and a fantastic young person, who will be deeply missed by everyone who had the pleasure to know him. “I have wonderful memories of Oscar playing in my garden – (my son) Lenny and his teammates all loved him. “He was a friendly, happy, well-mannered and polite young man, who had such a bright future ahead of him, and it is just so unimaginably devastating that he has been taken from his family and friends at this age. “The thoughts and sincere condolences of everyone at the Club are with Oscar’s parents, Natalie and Russell, and his brother Harry, and we kindly ask that the family’s privacy is respected at this extremely difficult time.” All scheduled Academy fixtures over the weekend have been postponed as a mark of respect.None
