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With sales in full swing, there are still plenty of terrific deals to take advantage of. It’s the perfect time to shop for expensive electronics, including TV’s. Until Cyber Monday, you’ll be able to snag a high-end TV at a nice discount. Several top brands are offering on their best models. We’re seeing fantastic discounts on Samsung, LG, Sony and Hisense TVs. Whether you want a big-screen TV or something smaller for casual viewing, there are many options to consider getting during this sale event. The cool thing about this smart TV is that it features an Art mode you can enable, which displays modern and classic art pieces whenever you’re not watching. The color volume is fantastic, the matte film reduces light glare and the frame is customizable with multiple color bezel options. If you’re looking for an affordable 4K smart TV, this 65-inch LED model won’t disappoint. Motion Xcelerator reduces blur and lag, and object tracking delivers impressive 3D surround sound. It supports HDR and Mega Contrast to minimize the difference between light and dark areas. This Roku TV offers a sharp 4K resolution and supports HDR10+ technology, which enhances color, contrast and brightness. The home screen is customizable with shortcuts to your favorite apps, and the voice remote lets you effortlessly search for paid and free content. Are you looking for a solid TV for casual viewing? This 40-inch Amazon Fire TV has plenty to offer. The Fire TV platform provides quick access to live TV, video games and music, and the remote has a dedicated Alexa button for launching apps, searching for content and controlling smart devices on your network. This TV boasts Quantum Dot technology for reproducing stunning visuals and bright colors. When mounted, its AirSlim design allows it to blend seamlessly with your wall. The advanced processor automatically transforms non-UHD content into 4K and improves sound. You’d be hard-pressed to find a better TV for your home entertainment hub than this 77-inch LG smart TV. OLED technology produces accurate colors and deep blacks, and the a8 AI processor automatically fine-tunes the picture quality based on what you’re watching. Plus, it features NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium and VRR for improved gaming. This high-end smart TV boasts advanced OLED HDR+ technology, which enhances image brightness and clarity. Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking Sound Lite produce excellent sound quality, and the 144-hertz refresh rate delivers ultrasmooth motion for gaming and live sports. Plus, the smart Tizen OS offers streaming and gaming access. If you want a cheap smart TV for a smaller room in your home, this 42-inch Insignia Fire TV is the one for you. It’s a full HD TV with a 1080p resolution and a built-in Fire TV interface for streaming content from apps such as Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+. The Alexa voice remote makes it easy to find your favorite movies. This Hisense 65-inch TV features advanced Mini-LED technology for reproducing dark blacks and vibrant colors. Dolby Vision delivers superior picture quality, and the dedicated game mode provides a variable refresh rate for smooth gaming. The voice remote is convenient for finding content, and the smart TV interface is intuitive. If you have the space in your home for this massive TV, you’ll love the cinematic experience it offers. QLED technology delivers dazzling visuals and rich colors, and HDR Pro+ boosts contrast, brightness and clarity no matter what you watch. It has an integrated Google TV interface and is compatible with Alexa.Whatever you think you know about San Diego’s Black history, she says there’s more

The Miami Heat have agreed to trade center Thomas Bryant to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for a future second-round pick, sources confirmed to ESPN. The trade, which is set to be finalized on Sunday, comes as the Pacers look to bolster their frontcourt following significant injuries to their big men. Bryant, in his eighth NBA season, has averaged 4.1 points and 3.2 rebounds in 11 minutes per game for the Heat this season. The 6-foot-10 center, known for his rebounding and rim protection, has provided depth for Miami off the bench. His move to Indiana comes at a critical time for the Pacers, who have been hit hard by injuries to key bigs Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman, both of whom are sidelined with torn Achilles tendons. Indiana’s front office has been actively seeking a backup center, and Bryant’s experience and ability to contribute in limited minutes make him a valuable addition to their roster. While Bryant’s role with the Heat has been limited, he has shown flashes of potential throughout his career, particularly in his time with the Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Lakers. The trade provides Miami with additional flexibility for future moves while giving the Pacers a much-needed reinforcement in the paint. As Bryant becomes eligible for the trade on Sunday, both teams will look to make the most of this deal, with the Pacers hoping the veteran big man can help stabilize their frontcourt rotation. This article first appeared on Hoops Wire and was syndicated with permission.

Lisa Simpson once said during an episode of “The Simpsons:” What could be more exciting than the savage ballet that is pro football? On Monday night, the entire Simpsons universe gets to experience it in a way not many could have imagined. The prime-time matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys will also take place at Springfield’s Atoms Stadium as part of “The Simpsons Funday Football” alternate broadcast. The altcast will be streamed on ESPN+, Disney+, and NFL+ (on mobile devices). ESPN and ABC have the main broadcast, while ESPN2 will carry the final “ManningCast” of the regular season. The replay will be available on Disney+ for 30 days. Globally, more than 145 countries will have access to either live or on replay. “We’re such huge football fans, and the Simpsons audience and the football audience, I feel, are like the same audience of just American families and football. And the Simpsons are so much a part of the DNA of the American family and culture that for us to, like, mush them together in this crazy video game, it’s so fun,” said Matt Selman, executive producer of “The Simpsons.” While the game is the focal point, the alternate broadcast, in some ways, will resemble a three-hour episode of “The Simpsons.” It starts with Homer eating too many hot dogs and having a dream while watching football. Homer joins the Cowboys in the dream while Bart teams up with the Bengals. Lisa and Marge will be sideline reporters. “That’s the beginning of the story, and the story continues through the entire game until Homer wakes up from his dream at the end of the game. It is like a complete story, and the NFL game will happen in between. It’s just going to be an amazing presentation with tons of surprises,” said Michael “Spike” Szykowny, ESPN’s VP of edit and animation. This is the second year ESPN has done an alternate broadcast for an NFL game. It used the characters from “Toy Story” for last year’s Sunday morning game from London between the Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars. “The Simpsons” has featured many sports-themed episodes during its 35 seasons. Even though “Homer at the Bat” remains the consensus favorite sports episode for many Simpsons fans, there have been football ones such as “Bart Star” and “Lisa The Greek.” There also was a Super Bowl-themed one after Fox’s broadcast of Super Bowl 33 between Denver and Atlanta in 1999. Even though “The Simpsons” remains a staple on Fox’s prime-time schedule, it is part of the Disney family after their acquisition of 20th Century Fox in 2019. All 35 seasons are on Disney+. The show’s creators have worked with ESPN and the NFL to make sure the look and sound is definitely Simpsonsesque. The theme song is a mash-up of “The Simpsons” opening and “Monday Night Football’s” iconic “Heavy Action.” There have also been pre-recorded skits and bits to use during the broadcast featuring Simpson’s legendary voices Hank Azaria, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, and Yeardley Smith. The telecast will be entirely animated, with the players’ movements in sync with what is happening in real-time on the field. That is done through player-tracking data enabled by the NFL’s Next Gen Stats system and Sony’s Beyond Sports Technology. While Next Gen Stats tracks where players are on the field with a tracking chip in the shoulder pads, there is skeletal data tracking and limb tracking data — which uses 29 points per player — to get closer to the player’s movements. The other data tracking will allow Beyond Sports and Disney to add special characters to the game. For example, there might be a play where Lisa catches the ball and goes 30 yards instead of Cincinnati’s Tee Higgins. “Lisa is much smaller than the rest of the players. So, in real life, the ball would go over her head, but now, with data processing, we can take the ball and make it go exactly into her hands. So for the viewer, it still looks believable, and it all makes sense,” said Beyond Sports co-founder Nicolaas Westerhof. The other major challenge is making “The Simpsons” two-dimensional cartoon characters into 3-D simulations. Szykowny and his team worked to make that a reality over the past couple of months. “That’s a big leap of faith for them to say, hey, we trust you to make our characters 3-D and work with it. Our ESPN creative studio team has done a wonderful job,” Szykowny said. Lisa, Krusty, Nelson, Milhouse and Ralph will be with Bart and the Bengals; while Carl, Barney, Lenny and Moe join up with with Homer and the Cowboys. The broadcast will also feature ESPN personalities Stephen A. Smith, Peyton Manning and Eli Manning. ESPN’s Drew Carter, Mina Kimes and Dan Orlovsky will call the game from Bristol, Connecticut, and also be animated. They will wear Meta Quest Pro headsets to experience the game from Springfield using VR technology. For Kimes, being part of the broadcast and being an animated Simpsons character is a dream come true. She is a massive fan of the show and has a framed photo of Lisa Simpson — who she said is a personal hero and icon — as part of her backdrop when she makes appearances on ESPN NFL shows from her home in Los Angeles. “I didn’t have any input, and I didn’t see anything beforehand, so I wasn’t sure if it would look like me, but it kind of does, which is very funny,” said Kimes, who drew Simpsons characters when she was a kid. “To see the actual staff turn me into one was a dream.” Even though the Bengals (4-8) and Cowboys (5-7) have struggled this season, Selman thinks both teams have personalities that appeal to “The Simpsons” universe. “We were just so lucky also that the Cowboys are sort of like a Homer Simpson-type team, American team, and Mike McCarthy might be a Homer-type guy, one might imagine,” he said. ”And then you have Joe Burrow on the other side who is a cool young, spiky-haired, blonde bad boy -- he’s like Bart. And that fits our character archetypes so perfectly. “If Homer is mad at Bart and has a hot dog dream while watching ’Monday Night Football’, and then it’s basically McCarthy versus Burrow, Homer versus Bart, and that’s the simple father versus son strangling — Homer strangling Bart dynamic that has been part of the show for 35 years. I don’t know if that would have worked as well if it was like Titans versus Jacksonville. We would have found something. We would have made it work.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflNatural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

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By JILL COLVIN NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump wants to turn the lights out on daylight saving time. In a post on his social media site Friday, Trump said his party would try to end the practice when he returns to office. “The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn’t! Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation,” he wrote. Setting clocks forward one hour in the spring and back an hour in the fall is intended to maximize daylight during summer months, but has long been subject to scrutiny. Daylight saving time was first adopted as a wartime measure in 1942. Lawmakers have occasionally proposed getting rid of the time change altogether. The most prominent recent attempt, a now-stalled bipartisan bill named the Sunshine Protection Act , had proposed making daylight saving time permanent. The measure was sponsored by Florida Sen. Marco Rubio , whom Trump has tapped to helm the State Department. Related Articles National Politics | Trump’s lawyers rebuff DA’s idea for upholding his hush money conviction, calling it ‘absurd’ National Politics | Ruling by a conservative Supreme Court could help blue states resist Trump policies National Politics | A nonprofit leader, a social worker: Here are the stories of the people on Biden’s clemency list National Politics | Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she ‘sustained an injury’ on official trip to Luxembourg National Politics | Veteran Daniel Penny, acquitted in NYC subway chokehold, will join Trump’s suite at football game “Changing the clock twice a year is outdated and unnecessary,” Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida said as the Senate voted in favor of the measure. Health experts have said that lawmakers have it backward and that standard time should be made permanent. Some health groups , including the American Medical Association and American Academy of Sleep Medicine, have said that it’s time to do away with time switches and that sticking with standard time aligns better with the sun — and human biology. Most countries do not observe daylight saving time. For those that do, the date that clocks are changed varies, creating a complicated tapestry of changing time differences. Arizona and Hawaii don’t change their clocks at all.NoneNoneDETROIT – The Tuesday after the Detroit Lions’ Week 7 win over the Minnesota Vikings felt like any other day for Megan Stefanski — or so she thought. She’d clocked out from her job as a school librarian and swung by her family’s restaurant, Yooperman’s Bar and Grill in Goetzville, to meet a friend for a drink. Nothing out of the ordinary. But the moment she walked through the doors, everything changed. Detroit Lions mascot Roary, the cheerleaders, members of the marketing team and even the iconic Lions superfan Crack Man were waiting inside, holding signs and cheering: “Congrats! You’re going to the Super Bowl!” The Lions had selected Stefanski as their 2024 Fan of the Year, kicking off what could be described as a whirlwind experience. Since the announcement, her calendar has been filled with interviews, appearances, tailgates and more – all part of the fanfare surrounding her recognition as one of the team’s most dedicated supporters. On Thursday, Stefanski was among a group diehard Lions fans and social media influencers at a meet-and-greet for Detroit Lions legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson. The event was held at The Shadow Gallery in Detroit’s Eastern Market, a fitting backdrop just hours before the Lions squared off against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football. Stefanski took a moment to reflect with MLive , sharing her thoughts on the surreal journey to the Super Bowl, her game-day predictions and what it would mean to watch the Lions make history by playing in the NFL’s biggest game. You’re already heading to the Super Bowl, but how much sweeter would it be if the Lions were the team playing in it? Been dreaming of it my whole life. It’s... We took over New Orleans last December (for Week 13). If it’s the Super Bowl, it’s going to be all Lions fans everywhere. Tonight’s game is a big one against the division rival Green Bay Packers. It won’t necessarily decide the division, but it’s crucial for the standings. How are you feeling about it? It’s must-win football, and the guys know that. And nothing stopped them so far. They know what they have to do and how many games they have to go. So I don’t think anything’s going to stop us. Nothing. Who do you think will be the biggest difference-makers in tonight’s game on both offense and defense? I think the boys (David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs) are going to be running. You’re going to see both Sonic and Knuckles just going for it today. I think Ben Johnson is going to pull some fun stuff out. And our defense? Those new guys, they’re ready to go to WAR for (defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn). They’re just going to come in (and) they don’t need plays. They’re just going to be running and blitzing like crazy. The Lions have 13 defensive players on injured reserve. Does that worry you at all? I mean, it’s not the greatest, but we have so much depth that I believe it’s just next man up. They’re all ready to go. What about Green Bay? Is there anything about their offense or defense that concerns you? No. I mean, yeah, they’re ready to win. Every team’s ready to win. But I think the home-field advantage is going to be huge for us today. You know, we’re basically the 12th man. Seattle (Seahawks fans) have always claimed it, just like the Dallas (Cowboys) claimed to be America’s team. But nobody wants it as much as Detroit right now. That makes a big difference. What’s your score prediction for the game? I think we’ll have (multiple) touchdowns on them. I think we’ll give up one, maybe two, but maybe 42–18. 42–18? That’s a big one! I think they’re going to put points down. Ben Johnson’s ready to play today.

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Final regular-season games loom large in determining conference championship matchupsNoneWith Republicans taking the Senate on Election Day, the new Majority Leader Sen. John Thune is set to make some big changes to the lawmakers’ work week. Considering the is set at $174,000, the American taxpayer should be dissatisfied to hear that under Sen. Chuck Schumer, they were in session just 102 days. Thune’s schedule was released by Punchbowl News Senior Congressional Reporter Andrew Desiderio on Thursday, showing the plan increased that to 180 days in session. NEWS: Here’s the 2025 Senate calendar. Just unveiled at GOP lunch. 180 in-session days. Compare that to just 102 this year. And 136 for House next year. Of note: —No recess until mid-March —Fridays! Reflection of Thune’s promises during leadership race — Andrew Desiderio (@AndrewDesiderio) Needless to say, we want our lawmakers working toward making President-elect ’s agenda a reality. Thune needs to use this time wisely and prove to Trump supporters he’s the right man for the job. Thune’s announcement as the new majority leader was not met with applause from fans. Commentator Gunther Eagleman gave Thune a stern warning on social media platform X, telling him, “We don’t want you. We don’t like you.” We don’t want you. We don’t like you. Best piece of advice, DON’T STAND IN OUR WAY. Either you’re with Trump or you’re not. Choose wisely. We are watching closely Thune. — Gunther EaglemanTM (@GuntherEagleman) Florida GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna called Thune “ 2.0.” McConnell 2.0 — Anna Paulina Luna (@realannapaulina) MAGA supporters have been quick to bring up Thune’s past , and The new work schedule is a start for Thune if he looks to prove his naysayers wrong. reported Tuesday on his plan to address the border and expiring tax cuts passed during Trump’s first term within the first 30 days of the President-elect’s next term. If we couple this schedule with those priorities, Thune should be able to make solid progress with a 53-47 majority, if his fellow do what voters expect in backing Trump. The humor behind the situation shouldn’t be lost when we consider Schumer’s calendar against Thune’s. The Senate seems to work less than the conservative one. Go figure. But until we see real action from Thune, this is all just wishful thinking, believing that the time will be used for what MAGA supporters want. We will know soon enough. We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. .

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scored three touchdowns on Saturday for , giving him three chances to send the same message. Skattebo broke out the Heisman Trophy pose after each of his two rushing touchdowns and receiving touchdown in the No. 13 ' No. 16 Iowa State to win the Big 12 Conference championship game and almost certainly earn a spot in the 12-team . SKATTEBO HIT THE HEISMAN POSE 😮‍💨 — ESPN (@espn) Following the game, Skattebo wanted to deliver a message about how he feels valued around college football: "Nobody respects the fact that I'm the best running back in the country," Skattebo said at his postgame news conference. "I am going to stand on that. If people want to disrespect that, I am going to keep going and I am going to keep proving people wrong." "Nobody respects the fact that I'm the best running back in the country." 🏆Cam Skattebo ( ) makes his Heisman case after hitting the pose three times in the Big 12 Championship after each of his touchdowns. "Let's go. Get me to New York." — Gabriella Chernoff (@gabbyjchernoff) Skattebo had 16 rushes for 170 yards and two scores on the ground and added two catches for 38 yards and a third touchdown. He had runs of 53 and 47 yards in the first half. He had 10 rushes for 140 yards, with 90 coming after contact, in the first half. If the game had not gotten out of hand, he could have threatened Darren Sproles' 2003 Big 12 championship game rushing record of 235 yards. Skattebo has rushed 263 times on the season for 1,538 yards and 19 touchdowns. He has also added 37 catches for 506 yards and three touchdowns. Boise State's Ashton Jeanty, one of the frontrunners for the Heisman Trophy and regarded as the best college football running back this year, has 344 carries for 2,497 yards and 29 touchdowns. Skattebo believes he compares favorably to Jeanty. "Whatever NFL team takes me is going to get a gem," Skattebo said. "And I am going to give it everything I got for them. No matter winning the Heisman or losing the Heisman, I should be in that situation."

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By JILL COLVIN NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump wants to turn the lights out on daylight saving time. In a post on his social media site Friday, Trump said his party would try to end the practice when he returns to office. “The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn’t! Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation,” he wrote. Setting clocks forward one hour in the spring and back an hour in the fall is intended to maximize daylight during summer months, but has long been subject to scrutiny. Daylight saving time was first adopted as a wartime measure in 1942. Lawmakers have occasionally proposed getting rid of the time change altogether. The most prominent recent attempt, a now-stalled bipartisan bill named the Sunshine Protection Act , had proposed making daylight saving time permanent. The measure was sponsored by Florida Sen. Marco Rubio , whom Trump has tapped to helm the State Department. Related Articles National Politics | Trump’s lawyers rebuff DA’s idea for upholding his hush money conviction, calling it ‘absurd’ National Politics | Ruling by a conservative Supreme Court could help blue states resist Trump policies National Politics | A nonprofit leader, a social worker: Here are the stories of the people on Biden’s clemency list National Politics | Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she ‘sustained an injury’ on official trip to Luxembourg National Politics | Veteran Daniel Penny, acquitted in NYC subway chokehold, will join Trump’s suite at football game “Changing the clock twice a year is outdated and unnecessary,” Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida said as the Senate voted in favor of the measure. Health experts have said that lawmakers have it backward and that standard time should be made permanent. Some health groups , including the American Medical Association and American Academy of Sleep Medicine, have said that it’s time to do away with time switches and that sticking with standard time aligns better with the sun — and human biology. Most countries do not observe daylight saving time. For those that do, the date that clocks are changed varies, creating a complicated tapestry of changing time differences. Arizona and Hawaii don’t change their clocks at all.These Black Friday TV deals are still going strongMadera wins thriller for D3 title berth