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NoneA HOLLYWOOD child actor that shot to fame in the 1990s, now looks completely different since he quit acting 24 years ago. Actor Justin Pierre Edmund shot to fame when he first appeared in 1996 film The Preacher's Wife. In the film he played Jeremiah Biggs, which follows the storyline of an angel coming to Earth to help a preacher and his family whilst saving his church. He starred alongside huge names including Courtney B. Vance, Denzel Washington and Whitney Houston , but even with working with huge names it appears acting wasn't right for Justin. The actor quit Hollywood and the film industry just four years later after appearing in four more films. As a child actor he appeared in 'Went to Coney Island On A Mission From God', 'Loving Jezebel', 'Music of the Heart' and 'Once In The Life'. He also appeared in an episode of TV series Law and Order, where he played Andrew Howard in 2000. Now he looks totally different to the cute child star we might have seen him as, and his career has gone in a different direction. The star has now instead embraced a career in social media and marketing. In 2011, he graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelor's degree in communication design. From there he went to intern at Facebook before switching to another social media platform as he joined Pinterest to become the company's first designer. He's now believed to work at Slack. The actor has largely stayed out of the spotlight since deciding not to pursue a career in acting.None

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.” RELATED COVERAGE Steelers WR George Pickens on the rematch with Browns DB Newsome: ‘I don’t even know who that is’ Jaguars WR Josh Reynolds ready to put Denver shooting — ‘a crazy ordeal’ — behind him Jets cornerback Gardner and running back Hall doubtful vs. Dolphins, linebacker Mosley headed to IR 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.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . 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 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

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(The Center Square) — A quarter of the homeless shelter beds in the City of Los Angeles are empty each night, causing a loss of $218 million from 2019 to 2023, according to a new report from the city controller. The report also notes the city has tripled its homeless shelter capacity since 2019, which led to a reduction in the city’s unsheltered homeless population at the start of 2024. The report also said the number of individuals placed into “permanent” housing, including permanently “free” supportive housing paid for by taxpayers that the report supports, has only increased by 21% since 2019. “Until a person is permanently housed, that person’s homelessness is not successfully ended,” said City Controller Kenneth Mejia in the first line of the report. “That is the guiding principle for the City and nation’s homelessness strategy.” The report says city-funded shelter capacity stands at 6,929 beds, which make up 53% of the area’s total 13,000 beds. At an average 25% occupancy, that means 3,250 beds are empty each night, enough to house more than one in ten of the city’s 29,275 unsheltered homeless individuals. Occupancy rates — and thus losses — vary significantly by type of homeless shelter. Congregate shelters, in which individuals are housed in large rooms together, are 70% of city-funded interim shelter beds and had a 65% occupancy rate with an annual cost of $29,000 per bed. Tiny-homes, which are typically single-occupancy but can be double-occupancy, and hotel-based interim shelters, which are only single occupancy, are 30% of city beds and had a 86% occupancy rate with an annual cost of $57,000 per bed. These costs include many of the social services included at shelters, such as case management and food. Once accounting for the cost of vacancies, the cost per congregate bed rises $15,615 per individual, to $44,615 per bed, while the cost per private bed rises to $66,300, reducing the difference in cost between the two shelters by about $6,300. Mejia says vacancies arise from city councilmembers reserving shelter beds “based on geographic zones (“catchments”) and prior to encampment cleanups or 41.18 enforcement operations.” Now that Los Angeles has a larger shelter capacity, empty beds cost the city about $68 million per year. Mejia has previously said the city is “ broke ” and must borrow $80 million to make court-ordered liability payments, spending on vacant shelters could have paid for most of the shortfall. Over the summer Mejia also reported the city’s hotel homeless shelter program has spent $341 million, serving 2,728 individuals since December 2022. Other city reports have found 45% of the city’s homeless individuals are “service resistant,” or unwilling to make use of offered city services. Between July and December of 2023, the city attempted contacting 22,019 verified separate homeless individuals, 12,043 of whom engaged with city personnel and enrolled in city programs. Of those 12,043, 2,962 took offers of city shelter, 428 exited to permanent housing, which for that report included the city’s hotel program), and 328 exited to “temporary destinations.” The city says it funds 29,554 vouchers for permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals and families paid for by taxpayers; vouchers for one-bedroom apartments are $2,407 per month.

NoneIt’s every young football player’s dream to score the game-winning touchdown in the state championship game. • Sign up for PennLive’s daily high school sports newsletter Troy running back Mason Smith lived out that fantasy Friday afternoon in the Trojans’ 25-24 win over Central Clarion in the PIAA 2A state championship. “It’s a surreal feeling,” Smith said. “My team behind me, that’s the only people I can thank.” Let’s set the scene. Clarion went on a long drive capped off by a 10-yard run from QB Jase Ferguson. With 6:27 remaining in the game, Troy stuck with what worked for them; running the football. Led by running back Brendan Gillilland, who had three scores up until this point, the Trojans methodically marched down the field taking precious minutes off the clock. Down at the Clarion 16-yard line with under two minutes remaining in the game, head coach Jim Smith dialed up what should’ve been a pitch pass. Clarion sniffed it out which led to Mason Smith taking matters into his own hands, becoming a Troy legend in the process. TOUCHDOWN | Mason Smith with the 16 yard TD run with time expiring (XP GOOD) Trojans lead 25-24 w/ 1:15 remaining in the game pic.twitter.com/o0kqMcfm0p “It was supposed to be a pitch pass,” Troy head coach Jim Smith said. “They were well prepared for it, nobody was open. He ad-libbed and he’s a great athlete and made a great play.” He only rushed for 46 yards on the day, but his longest run of the day gave the Trojans their first state championship in program history. -- Thanks for visiting PennLive. Quality local journalism has never been more important. We need your support. Not a subscriber yet? Please consider supporting our work. Follow Rymir Vaughn on X — @RymirVaughn More High School Sports Penn State flips Pa. No. 1 ranked prospect Andrew Olesh from Michigan Troy wins its first 2A football championship with stirring fourth quarter scoring drive Watch: Highlights of Troy’s PIAA 2A title win over Central Clarion 3-star 2026 wide receiver commits to Penn State, furthering a top-5 class in the nation

Is Technology Worthy of Our Faith?By Jennifer Allen Between cooking, cleaning and hosting, the familiar hustle of the holiday season can sometimes feel more hectic than heartwarming. But what if there were a way to embrace the season while leaving the chaos behind? Holiday cruises make all of this possible, offering the perfect getaway that can be tailored to any vibe – blending festive traditions with the excitement of travel. Imagine sipping hot chocolate in the background of the Northern Lights, exploring sun-drenched islands or maybe enjoying a festive dinner on the sea. Whether looking for family-friendly fun, romance for two or peaceful solo travel, holiday cruises deliver a unique celebration unlike any other. Do you want to skip the stress of the season but don’t want to miss out on the holiday cheer? Rest assured, among the most well-known cruise lines, most of them host elaborate holiday festivities that transform their ships into winter wonderlands complete with decorations, entertainment and activities fit for Santa Claus himself. Instead of buying gifts, stressing over what to cook or bake and cleaning over the holidays, Michelle Price of Honest and Truly prefers a holiday cruise for her family. “The ship takes care of everything, from making the beds in the morning to prepping our meals throughout the day. And they have various fun activities to keep us busy,” she says. From towering Christmas trees in the atrium to twinkling lights on every railing, cruises at this time of year are very creative with their festive splendor. Cruises will also complement their aesthetics to match entertainment, including tree-lighting ceremonies, live caroling and holiday movie nights under the stars. Depending on the cruise, you can expect a robust calendar of events with activities like ugly sweater parties, holiday trivia, Santa appearances and even onboard Christmas markets. The holiday wouldn’t feel complete without the food to match, and cruise lines deliver. You can enjoy lavish holiday dinners complete with everything, from the traditional turkey to international Christmas dishes. Some cruises even offer themed buffets with everything, from a turkey carving station to hot and creamy chowders , holiday cocktails, gingerbread-making workshops and seasonal dessert tastings to add fun to the feasts. Cruises cater to various travelers and take the guesswork out of planning a holiday. Unlike a traditional vacation where you are responsible for your own itinerary, cruises do the hard work for you by planning destinations, offering a wide variety of on-board activities and providing varied experiences that appeal to all. A 2024 survey by Expedia Cruises concluded that 82% of travelers who have cruised before say they would do it again. Traveling with the whole family can often feel like an exercise in logistics that leaves you more stressed than you were before your holiday. Holiday cruises simplify this, offering multigenerational activities, family-friendly dining options and flexible accommodations. The Disney Cruise Line, which includes the Very Merrytime Cruises for the holiday season, is popular for offering exciting kid-centric activities like themed crafts, holiday scavenger hunts and character meet-and-greets. These endless options paired with the kids’ or teens’ clubs keep younger travelers entertained while giving their parents peace of mind. When traveling with older family members, consider reaching out to the cruise ahead of time to find out what accessible options they offer. Cruise lines can sometimes accommodate requests that might be better suited for older folks like avoiding stairs or long walks to reach their room. Couples can rediscover their magic on holiday cruises that offer intimate moments and tailored experiences. The Romantic Cruises by Princess Cruises stand out because of their private balcony dining and couples’ activities like wine tastings or cooking classes to make hors d’oeuvres . However, many holiday cruises offer specialty experiences like date-night-worthy restaurants, sunset strolls on the deck and shared excursions that are sure to create lasting memories. For couples looking to rest and relax, holiday cruises can provide serene spaces, spa suites and infinity verandas that are perfect for unwinding together. Cruises provide the perfect atmosphere for singles to mingle and enjoy the holiday season with company. Social events like trivia nights, dance parties and holiday mixers encourage connection and camaraderie. Certain cruises, like the Norwegian Cruise Line and the Virgin Voyages’ Holiday Cruises, cater specifically to solo travelers. These cruises include adult-only entertainment, curated activities and a vibrant nightlife. Rest assured, these cruises provide plenty of holiday entertainment and seasonal activities that ensure you enjoy yourself while staying close to your holiday traditions. With over 323 cruise ships currently in operation serving 36 million passengers this year alone, according to photoAiD , how do you choose if you’re a first-time cruiser ? Start by confirming that the cruise is appropriate for the needs of your traveling group. Often, experiences that are tailored for a specific group, whether kids or couples, will be described in the cruise line’s name – take for instance, the Disney Cruise Line. You can also check out the on-board activities available to make sure that there are plenty of options for your company. Next, consider your budget. Holiday cruises make luxury accessible without breaking the bank, with options as low as $300 for shorter voyages. Cruises will often provide all-inclusive packages that bundle accommodations, dining, entertainment and travel into a single cost-effective experience. The Carnival Cruise line remains a favorite for budget-conscious travelers because of its fun festivities and great dining options. However, even high-end experiences, like the MSC Cruises’ Yacht Club, which includes amenities like private pools, lounges and butler services come at a fraction of the cost of traditional luxury resorts. Lastly, ask yourself what holiday vibe you’re going for. Are you dreaming of a sunny tropical Christmas or perhaps frosty landscapes? Either way, with thousands of options in December alone, as cataloged by CruiseBooking.com , there’s a cruise waiting for you. The Norwegian Cruise Line’s Caribbean Cruises stop at destinations like the Great Stirrup Cay, while Hurtigruten’s Arctic Expeditions sail through breathtaking fjords and snowy landscapes. Holiday cruises offer a unique way to celebrate the season that’s a guaranteed hit without breaking the bank. Consider leaving behind the stress of hosting and planning; step aboard a ship where every detail has been curated to bring enjoyment and relaxation. With the holidays calling, will you answer with a ticket to set sail? Jennifer Allen is a retired professional chef and long-time writer. Her writing appears in dozens of publications, and she has two cookbooks, “Keto Soup Cookbook” and “Keto Diabetic Cookbook and Meal Plan.” These days, she’s busy in the kitchen, developing recipes for various publications and traveling, and you can find all her best recipes at Cook What You Love .

There is a great clanging and clamoring around the offices in Washington, DC, and Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Political operatives, policy wonks and opposition figures are all planning for the arrival of the second Donald Trump administration. I’ve spoken with many of the people in the president-elect’s orbit who are planning how to staff Cabinet departments and set a new tone on the administration’s first day. Much of our discussion has focused on the approach to DEI, or “diversity, equity, and inclusion.” While the officials in Trump world are all committed to abolishing DEI in theory, they have yet to settle on a practical approach for doing so. Here’s how they can shut down DEI — and win the fight for public opinion. DEI bureaucracies became embedded in the federal government as a result of actions by two presidents: Barack Obama, whose Executive Order 13583 laid the groundwork for many national “diversity” initiatives; and Joe Biden, whose Executive Orders 13985 and 14035 entrenched DEI principles into every federal department and routed billions of dollars toward advancing this ideology throughout American society. Given this history, Cabinet officials must work with Trump to rescind those executive orders. In their place, he should sign an order advancing the principle of colorblind equality, stating that the government shall treat all individuals equally according to their merit, rather than unequally according to their ancestry. The second task is harder. It’s one thing to issue an executive order, and another to make it a reality across the sprawling federal bureaucracy. On this score, Trump’s Cabinet should swiftly shut down all DEI programs and terminate the employment of all policy officials responsible for those programs — effective immediately. There is an enormous advantage to acting quickly and aggressively on the first day, when the public is most willing to grant the new administration discretion. Every president has the right to shape his own administration according to his principles, and DEI principles are diametrically opposed to those of Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance and the Cabinet writ large. I have experience implementing such a policy as a trustee at New College of Florida, which became the first institution in America to abolish the DEI department. As expected, this led to frenzied headlines and a fierce public debate. But we were able to cut that debate short because we acted decisively and effectuated our policy immediately. The policy was issued, the department was terminated and the director was pink-slipped — all in one fell swoop. Cabinet officials in the second Trump administration should pursue a similar course of action. They have important work to pursue, and the federal DEI bureaucracy, if not dispatched immediately, will prevent that work from being done effectively. Cabinet secretaries should task their aides with creating a list of all DEI programs, departments and policies, and, if the president issues an order along the lines I’ve outlined, terminate them within hours of the decision. The third step is to win the fight in the press. Here again, our policy at the New College of Florida is instructive. Progressive media outlets tried to turn our elimination of DEI into a negative news cycle, but we outwitted them by speed and substitution. Working quickly ensured that stories about our policy were part of a single news cycle. Simultaneously, we paired our abolition of DEI with a replacement policy that advanced the principle of colorblind equality. This created an immense narrative advantage, as it allowed the public to weigh one approach against another. And public polling data indicate that Americans support a colorblind society over a race-conscious one by a nearly 70-to-20 margin. If Cabinet officials publicly emphasize the concept of colorblind equality, they will ground their case against DEI in popular opinion — and cast their opponents into the fringes. Finally, Cabinet members should take advantage of the inevitable frenzy that will surround the new administration’s various policies and personalities. Abolishing DEI, while important, will register as a secondary headline, and a clean break means these diversity programs need never be addressed again. The principle underlying this course of action is simple: America doesn’t need a permanent DEI bureaucracy, but an effective administration that treats its citizens in a fair manner without regard to race. This is broadly popular, morally just and, with this administration, achievable as public policy for the first time in a generation. My lasting hope is that Trump can disband the DEI bureaucracy — forever. Such a prospect may sound unlikely, but supplemented with legislation in Congress, this administration can persuade the American people never to go back to discrimination under the guise of “equity.” So prepare for the opening salvo. The fight to abolish DEI has arrived. Adapted from the Manhattan Institute’s City Journal .INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- The Buffalo Bills quickly responded from giving up a touchdown on a blocked punt, scoring on a 41-yard touchdown on a short pass from quarterback Josh Allen to running back Ty Johnson . The score was Allen's 250th career touchdown pass and the longest play of Johnson's six-year career. Johnson's scoring play came on the fourth play of the drive after the Bills went down 17-7 on the blocked punt. On first-and-10 from the Rams' 41-yard line, Allen faced immediate pressure after the ball was snapped. He faked to the right to wide receiver Khalil Shakir before looking to the left and passing the ball to the nearby Johnson, who was a little more than five yards behind the line of scrimmage. With help from blocks from center Connor McGovern , left guard David Edwards and wide receiver Mack Hollins , Johnson got around defenders to run up the sideline and into the end zone to make it a 17-14 game. Take it to the crib, Ty! 📺: @NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/rq3Y0i7VIc

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