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Fostering Pacific unity | Insights from the Papua-Fiji Dialogue ForumLOS ANGELES (AP) — Eric Bieniemy's return to UCLA lasted only one season. The Bruins let go of Bieniemy on Thursday after fielding one of the nation's worst offenses this season. It didn't take head coach DeShaun Foster long to find a replacement. Indiana quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator Tino Sunseri will become the new Bruins offensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Bruins had not yet announced the decision. Sunseri spent one season at Indiana after following Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti from James Madison. Cignetti and Sunseri worked together for four seasons, the first three with the Dukes, who made the most successful transition from FCS to FBS in history. Bieniemy was hired as associate head coach and offensive coordinator shortly after Foster was hired as head coach in February. Bieniemy was also on the Bruins staff from 2003-05 as running backs coach. Jason Fletcher, Bieniemy's agent, said in a statement that Bieniemy planned to stay only one season in Westwood and termed it a “mutual parting of the ways.” However, Bieniemy signed a two-year contract at UCLA and did have a retention bonus if he was on staff for the 2025 season. "After interviewing for head coaching jobs last year, he wanted to stay active and busy," Fletcher said. “So, he decided to go help out Deshaun Foster, who is like his little brother, at UCLA as opposed to sitting out a year.” Out of 134 Football Bowl Subdivision teams, UCLA was 117th in total offense (328.8 yards per game), 126th in scoring (18.4 points per game) and had the nation's fifth-worst rushing attack (86.6 yards per game). The Bruins — 5-7 in their first season in the Big Ten after qualifying for a bowl the last three years — were the sixth Power Five team since 2000 that didn't score at least 20 points in their first six games. Players also said early in the season that Bieniemy's scheme was difficult to grasp and that play calls could be too wordy. Bieniemy was a two-time Super Bowl champion offensive coordinator with the Kansas City Chiefs but his last two stops have not gone well. He was Washington's offensive coordinator in 2023 but was not retained after Ron Rivera was fired. Bieniemy said in an email to ESPN earlier this year that he was not fired by Washington and that he received NFL offers to coach running backs or be a passing game coordinator. However, when asked during UCLA's spring practice to explain those remarks or what his other job prospects were, he refused to do so. “What I’m going say is this: I’m here coaching at UCLA. All that other stuff, you could go talk to the Commanders. I’ll leave it just like that,” he said. Bieniemy wasn’t retained by new Commanders coach Dan Quinn, who replaced Rivera. Despite his success in Kansas City, Bieniemy hasn’t landed a heading coach job, even though he’s interviewed with more than half of the NFL’s 32 teams. Fletcher said: "The plan was always to return to the NFL in 2025, and he’s looking forward to the opportunities ahead.” Sunseri's immediate priority will be to stem any further losses to the transfer portal. Quarterback Justyn Martin — who was on track to compete for the starting job following the graduation of Ethan Garbers — and running back T.J. Harden have already entered the portal. At Indiana, Sunseri worked closely with Kurtis Rourke, a transfer from Mid-American Conference school Ohio. Rourke went on to have one of the best seasons in Hoosiers history as No. 9 Indiana (11-1, 8-1 Big Ten, No. 9 CFP) broke single-season school records for victories and conference wins and appears set to make its CFP debut in two weeks. Sunseri, like Cignetti, also coached previously at Alabama. Sunseri served as a graduate assistant for the Crimson Tide in 2019 and 2020 after previous stints at Florida State and Tennessee. The 35-year-old Sunseri also spent three seasons with the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders, winning a Grey Cup title as a rookie in 2013 following his college career at Pittsburgh. Marot reported from Indianapolis. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

Siena hosts Phillips and AlbanyUwill Founder & CEO Michael London Named Innovator in HealthcareBeth Dooley | (TNS) The Minnesota Star Tribune The holidays loom large. Parties, gift-shopping, school programs, recitals, family gatherings — there’s really no time to cook. Related Articles Restaurants, Food and Drink | Roasted orange delivers big flavor in this smoky chicken traybake Restaurants, Food and Drink | Let it flow, let it flow, let it flow: Elizabeth City’s Hot Cocoa Crawl is happening now Restaurants, Food and Drink | Review: New Chinese restaurant in Virginia Beach elevates the dining experience Restaurants, Food and Drink | Winter can be a time of culinary abundance. Experts share tips on eating nutritiously Restaurants, Food and Drink | Recipe: How to make Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits your pup will love But there is! Here are three quick and easy recipes you can hustle to the table in 30 minutes or less. Relax, take a deep breath and know that dinner is served. Serves 4. Making grilled cheese for more than one can be tricky. Here, the sheet pan does the work; the sandwiches are ready all at once. Try our suggested fillings or just enjoy them plain in all their gooey deliciousness. From Beth Dooley. Directions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Spread the butter to the edge of 4 slices of bread. Place the slices butter-side down on the sheet pan. Top with the sliced cheese and add a layer of the filling, then top with the remaining slices of bread. Put the pan in the oven and cook until the butter is thoroughly melted and bottom slices are turning golden and the cheese is melting, about 8 to 10 to minutes. Flip the sandwiches. Continue cooking until the top layer of bread begins to turn golden and the cheese is melted. Turn the oven to broil and toast the top layer, watching closely, this goes quickly, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Flip the bread and toast the other side, about 15 to 20 seconds or so. Remove, cut and serve. Quick Skillet Chicken with Lemon, Tahini and Warm Spices will come together quickly and can be served on a bed of greens or pasta. (Ashley Moyna Schwickert/For the Minnesota Star Tribune) Serves 4 to 6. A simple marinade of pantry staples — lemon, tahini, olive oil and a little honey — keeps the chicken moist and becomes the sauce for finishing the dish. Serve on a bed of dark greens or cooked rice. From Beth Dooley. Directions In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon, tahini, honey and olive oil. Measure out 1⁄2 of the mixture into a separate bowl. This is to sauce the chicken after it’s cooked. If it seems too thick, whisk in a little water. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and pound with the flat edge of a knife to even out the width a bit. Put the chicken into the bowl of marinade and turn to coat. Film a heavy skillet with more oil and set over high heat. When the oil begins to ripple, add the chicken, reduce the heat to medium and cook, flipping after about 5 to 7 minutes, and continuing, until cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes. (The chicken should reach 165 on an instant-read thermometer when done.) Remove the chicken from the skillet, set on a cutting board to rest for about 10 minutes. Slice the meat in long strokes against the grain. Serve on a bed of greens or rice, garnished with a drizzle of sauce, chopped herbs and a few thinly sliced lemons. Pass additional sauce on the side. One-Pot Pasta with Sausage, Tomato and Spinach is a quick but hearty meal for busy, chilly nights. (Ashley Moyna Schwickert/For the Minnesota Star Tribune) Serves 4 to 6. You only need one pot for this simple pasta. The sausage adds the seasoning, the onions turn sweetly golden, cherry tomatoes burst into a luscious sauce. A squeeze of lemon at the end livens things up. From Beth Dooley. Directions Film a large heavy pot or Dutch oven with the oil and set over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until it turns limp and golden, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the sausage, breaking apart with a spatula until it crumbles, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and the stock, scraping up the bottom of the pan to release browned bits that stick to the bottom. Bring to a boil. Add the pasta, stirring well and continue boiling for about 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the heat down to a brisk simmer, stirring to keep the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot. If the sauce becomes too thick and the pasta begins to stick, stir in water, about 1⁄4 cup at a time. Simmer until the sauce is mostly absorbed and the pasta is tender, about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the spinach, then stir in the cheese. Add lemon juice to taste. Serve garnished with the chopped parsley. Beth Dooley is the author of “The Perennial Kitchen.” Find her at bethdooleyskitchen.com. ©2024 The Minnesota Star Tribune. Visit at startribune.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus WASHINGTON (AP) — A powerful government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase U.S. Steel. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States on Monday sent its long-awaited report to President Joe Biden, a longtime opponent of the deal. Some federal agencies represented on the panel were skeptical that allowing a Japanese company to buy an American-owned steelmaker would create national security risks. That's according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. Both Biden and President-elect Donald Trump opposed the merger and vowed to block it. Nippon Steel says it is confident the deal will go ahead. Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world's No. 3 automaker TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda have announced plans to work toward a merger that would catapult them to a top position in an industry in the midst of tectonic shifts as it transitions away from its reliance on fossil fuels. The two companies said they signed an agreement on integrating their businesses on Monday. Smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors agreed to join the talks. News of a possible merger surfaced earlier this month. Japanese automakers face a strong challenge from their Chinese rivals and Tesla as they make inroads into markets at home and abroad. What a merger between Nissan and Honda means for the automakers and the industry BANGKOK (AP) — Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan will attempt to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. The two companies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday and that smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors also had agreed to join the talks on integrating their businesses. Honda will initially lead the new management, retaining the principles and brands of each company. Following is a quick look at what a combined Honda and Nissan would mean for the companies, and for the auto industry. Survey: Small businesses are feeling more optimistic about the economy after the election A survey shows small business owners are feeling more optimistic about the economy following the election. The National Federation of Independent Businesses’ Small Business Optimism Index rose by eight points in November to 101.7, its highest reading since June 2021. The Uncertainty Index declined 12 points in November to 98, following October’s pre-election record high of 110. NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg said small business owners became more certain about future business conditions following the presidential election, breaking a nearly three-year streak of record high uncertainty. The survey also showed that more owners are also hoping 2025 will be a good time to grow. Heavy travel day starts with brief grounding of all American Airlines flights WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators cleared American flights to get airborne Tuesday about an hour after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a national ground stop, which prevented planes from taking off. American said in an email that the problem was caused by vendor technology in its flight operating system. Aviation analytics company Cirium said flights were delayed across American’s major hubs, with only 37% leaving on time. Nineteen flights were cancelled. Nordstrom to be acquired by Nordstrom family and a Mexican retail group in $6.25 billion deal Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal. Nordstrom shareholders will receive $24.25 in cash for each share of Nordstrom common stock, representing a 42% premium on the company’s stock as of March 18. Nordstrom’s board of directors unanimously approved the the proposed transaction, while Erik and Pete Nordstrom — part of the Nordstrom family taking over the company — recused themselves from voting. Following the close of the transaction, the Nordstrom Family will have a majority ownership stake in the company. Stock market today: Wall Street rallies ahead of Christmas Stocks closed higher on Wall Street ahead of the Christmas holiday, led by gains in Big Tech stocks. The S&P 500 added 1.1% Tuesday. Trading closed early ahead of the holiday. Tech companies including Apple, Amazon and chip company Broadcom helped pull the market higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.9%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.3%. American Airlines shook off an early loss and ended mostly higher after the airline briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical issue. Treasury yields held steady in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury was little changed at 4.59% An analyst looks ahead to how the US economy might fare under Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump won a return to the White House in part by promising big changes in economic policy — more tax cuts, huge tariffs on imports, mass deportations of immigrants working in the United States illegally. In some ways, his victory marked a repudiation of President Joe Biden’s economic stewardship and a protest against inflation. It came despite low unemployment and steady growth under the Biden administration. What lies ahead for the economy under Trump? Paul Ashworth of Capital Economics spoke recently to The Associated Press. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. American consumers feeling less confident in December, Conference Board says American consumers are feeling less confident in December, a business research group says. The Conference Board said Monday that its consumer confidence index fell back in December to 104.7 from 112.8 in November. Consumers had been feeling increasingly confident in recent months. The consumer confidence index measures both Americans’ assessment of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months. The measure of Americans’ short-term expectations for income, business and the job market tumbled more than a dozen points to 81.1. The Conference Board says a reading under 80 can signal a potential recession in the near future. Stock market today: Wall Street rises at the start of a holiday-shortened week Stocks closed higher on Wall Street at the start of a holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Monday. Several big technology companies helped support the gains, including chip companies Nvidia and Broadcom. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 1%. Honda's U.S.-listed shares rose sharply after the company said it was in talks about a combination with Nissan in a deal that could also include Mitsubishi Motors. Eli Lilly rose after announcing that regulators approved Zepbound as the first prescription medicine for adults with sleep apnea. 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Winner winner Christmas dinner: NFL parlay for Week 17If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. With the holidays around the corner, you’ve already got enough stress on your plate — braving the grocery stores for those last-minute ingredients you forgot, prepping bedrooms for relatives who overstay their welcome, figuring out just how much wrapping paper you need (and you know it’s never enough). So if you need some help checking off your gift-giving list, we’ve rounded up the most popular gifts of 2024 to suit any budget. Since you’re shopping in advance (good on you!), we’ve pulled together the hottest gifts of the year all in one place, from top-rated Amazon picks , to viral TikTok finds , and best-sellers from brands that we know and love. Seriously, there’s a reason why these really cool gifts have been topping everyone’s wishlists, and they run the gamut from highly-portable Bluetooth speakers , to a cat made out of LEGO bricks . There’s a little something for everyone here: your Gen Z gamer cousins, your audiophile in-laws, your style trend-savvy sister, and more. If the internet loved it this year, we found it — plus, most of these gifts can be found on Amazon , which is perfect for those last-minute shoppers whose best friend is next-day delivery. Read ahead for our 25+ popular Christmas gifts of 2024 that’ll be no-brainers for gifting. $478.00 $549 Apple-upgrading season has returned once again. While your giftee might be coveting new gadgets like the new iPhone 16 or the upgraded Apple Watch Series 10, there’s also never been a better time to upgrade their worse-for-wear cans. The AirPods Max wireless headphones are still a hot-ticket gift for a reason, featuring active noise cancellation and surround sound-like spatial audio tech that’ll let them listen to HiFi albums all day long — all packaged in a sleek, over-ear design that’s comfortable to wear. $58+ Thanks to style influencers and celebs like Hailey Bieber, bubble necklaces have been booming all across TikTok this year. So don’t bother heading to a stuffy jewelry boutique for something dainty — gift them a statement piece that’s as fun as it is elegant. One letter of Baublebar’s Bubble necklace is a solid pick, or stack two to create your giftee’s full initials. $195.00 $136.50 $195 30% off According to Google’s Holiday 100, searches for “overnight bag” take off every fall, and the jetsetters in your life will love this pick from Antler. Designed to fit neatly under the seat in front of you on a plane, the Chelsea Overnight Bag makes packing simple with plenty of slip pockets (including one for your laptop) and is designed with a suitcase pass-through sleeve to go hands-free. They can use it for their weekend getaways, or as extra luggage for the return leg of their holiday travels. $119.00 $149.00 20% off $119 $149 20% off Pint-sized Bluetooth speakers have been a popular gift for anyone who wants the ability to play their tunes on the go, but not all of them are equipped to keep the party going outdoors. That’s where the second generation of Bose’s SoundLink Flex comes in — it’s a powerhouse portable speaker line with not just stellar sound, but a water-resistant exterior and a 12-hour battery life. $48.00 $48 You might know Boy Smells as the Kacey Musgraves candle store, but influencers have been loving their heady, sensual scents and playful releases all year. Just shy of $50, pick up the brand’s Cowboy Kush Candle for anyone who’s looking to curate the rustic home vibes of “enjoying a joint at the rodeo.” With notes of soft suede, spiced saffron, and puffs of pot leaf, it’ll make them feel like their sparking one up on the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. $24.00 It’s hard to talk about skincare these days without someone bringing up the Lip Sleeping Mask from K-beauty brand Laneige, and we’re not exaggerating when we say the hype is real. This mask will help your giftee’s lips bounce back fast from flakiness and cracking every time (it’s gotten us through several trips to Las Vegas) — packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, and minerals in its hydrating formula, a combination of hyaluronic acid and a humectant makes sure moisture says locked in and sealed with a kiss. $699.00 $699 Fitness and wellness trends come and go, but when it comes to recovery, portable saunas have gotten hotter than ever in 2024. HigherDose’s high-tech Infrared Sauna Blanket feels like a weighted blanket when you slip into it, taking all the benefits of sauna — helping to increase circulation and reducing stress — and puts it into a portable package fit for any home gym or workout space. It’s the ultimate home spa must-have, and gives the gift of TLC. $34.99 Believe it or not, some folks have traveled thousands of miles to get their hands this viral chocolate bar from Dubai that has millions of rave reviews on TikTok . Unless you want to front your giftee’s airfare cost, the easier option would just be getting them that same deliciously gooey and nutty treat to enjoy from home. Filled with a mixture of crispy kataifi, pistachio, and tahini paste and then drizzled in festive gold foil (because why not!), Lovetta’s bar belongs in any chocoholic’s stocking. $199.00 $199.99 The PS5’s answer to the Nintendo Switch popped off this year, and will let the gamer in your life mirror their console’s gameplay, just in a portable handheld via Wi-Fi. Performance-wise, the PlayStation Portal has got 60FPS at 1080p HD gaming resolution, thanks to its sharp 8-inch LCD touchscreen display. But the PS Portal will really come in handy for those times when they want to play a game, but someone else in their home is hogging the TV that’s connected to the PS5. $92.13 $165.00 44% off $165 Fragrances can be hard to gift, but Maison Margiela crafts nostalgic, evocative scents that appeal (and apply) to everybody. The “cool cat” in your life will especially appreciate the smooth cocktail of warm and spicy notes in Replica Jazz Club , a unisex fragrance that’ll give them the vibes of an elegant night on the town from the first time they spritz it on. It’s a heady mix inspired by the scent of premium cigars with a mix of smoky tobacco leaf and pink pepper, and the libations you would be enjoying at the bar — rum absolute and vanilla. $19+ Checked towels and other “retro” home aesthetics has been all over TikTok and Pinterest room decor boards this year, and these ultra-plush Wavy Block towels are as practical as they are stylish. To add a pop of color to anyone’s bathroom, you can gift these 100% cotton towels in five Seventies-esque colorways, and have your giftee feeling like they’re wrapped up in a comfy cloud after a shower. $249.00 $299.00 17% off $249 $349 29% off Apple Watch this is not — the ultra-sleek Oura Ring Gen3 Horizon has taken the idea of a fitness tracker to a stylish level. This smart ring has become a popular present this year for those looking for a device that can track everything from workouts to sleep without wearing a watch. At first, it looks like you’re wearing, say, a wedding ring or a standard band. But take it off, and you’ll see the sensors built into the ring itself. The Oura’s “research grade sensors monitor over 20 biometrics with precision,” according to the product’s description. Put simply, the sensors are designed to keep track of important health data — all in one place — without looking like it. $599.00 $499 $599 17% off Stop them from frizzing up their hair with terrible curling wands and give the gift of salon-worthy hair at home with Dyson’s cult-favorite Airwrap Multi Styler . Not only does it dry hair quickly, the attachments including barrels, brushes, and the Coanda smoothing dryer, which harnesses targeted airflow for styling. You won’t need a cosmetology degree, since this fool-proof styler measures air temperature over 40 times a second, thus preventing extreme heat damage. $200 $200 Whether you’ve spotted them on the trail or just the streets of Soho, it’s clear that while Sambas rained supreme last year, 2024 was the year of the Salomon XT-6 . Previously a favorite of hikers and generally adventurous folk, StockX has called Salomon the world’s fastest-growing sneaker brand. These sneakers provide an athletic level of cushioning, durability and control, while still being sleek enough for anyone who loves that “Dad shoe” silhouette. $99.95 $99.99 What can’t you build out of bricks nowadays? The internet has been rightfully enamored with LEGO’s adult-friendly Ideas and Icons collection (I personally own this watering-free succulent set ), but this viral Tuxedo Cat is the purr-fect gift idea for any animal lover or feline home décor aficionado. The 1,710-piece cat model stands over 12.5 in. tall, and they can rotate its head and adjust the ears, paws and tail for different playful poses. It’s lifelike, allergy-friendly, and won’t swipe the other LEGO sets off your shelf — what more could you ask for? $149.00 $199.00 25% off $159 $199 20% off Therabody’s Theragun mini is a great option for fitness fanatics looking to bring targeted relief to sore muscles. The Mini makes a great gift thanks to its travel-friendly size, so they can throw it in their gym bag or take it with them on a long ski trip — its compact size means it can be easily maneuvered around the body too. We also like that it’s Bluetooth-compatible, so they can use the Therabody app to monitor recovery progress and get tips and tricks on getting a better massage. $45.00 $45 Lovingly known as the internet’s “emotional support water bottle”, Stanley’s Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler promises to keep their hot drinks hot for seven hours and cold drinks cold for 11 hours (for iced bevvies, you’ll get up to a whopping two days). Give them the gift of hydrating in style, with a new rotating lid designed for three positions: a splash-resistant straw opening that holds the reusable straw in place, a drink opening, and a full-cover top. It’s still got the ergonomic handle and cupholder-compatibility everyone loves, now made from 90% recycled stainless steel. $395.00 $395 With a sleek Seventies silhouette, searches for “ Coach Tabby Bag ” hit an all-time high this year, according to Google. This modern take on the archival quilted design is made with ultra-soft nappa leather, and your gift recipient can wear it as a chic crossbody for running around, or as a handbag for a shorter, dressier look. $69.99 $59.99 $69.99 14% off No shave November is over — enter the Manscape Lawn Mower 3.0 Plus . Its sleek design makes it undeniably the Cadillac of body razors, and for a few good reasons. It’s got a SkinSafe ceramic blade to help reduce nicks and cuts, two adjustable comb attachments, and even a built-in LED light. The man in your life — father, brother, boyfriend, husband, or anyone else — will thank you. $149.00 TikTok seems to have “rediscovered” the joy of record players yet again , but any wannabe analog home DJ will love this budget-friendly Audio-Technica turntable . This record player is a great entry-level model that lets you build out your vinyl setup the way you want it. It comes with its own phono pre-amp inside, along with a set of RCA output cables to hook up to shelf speakers or your stereo setup. $49.99 Yes, Pickleball is still dominating every corner of the world — even if we didn’t just have a Challengers summer. Whether your giftee is just starting up or starting to get serious, Dinkly’s paddle sets feature stylish designs and come with everything you need to dominate on the court. They’re not just good-looking, though; Dinkly’s paddles are made with durable carbon fiber, a 16mm thick honeycomb core, and a sweat-proof faux leather grip. The set includes two indoor balls, two outdoor palls, a sleek sling bag. $472.50 $675 30% off What feels like the successor to the human-sized dog bed, the new PillowSac from LoveSac couldn’t stop selling out after it was released this year. This is the closest you’ll get to gifting someone a big fluffy cloud for their home, and it’s, dare we say, better than a bean bag. Made with repurposed foam (never beans or beads), they can either pair it with a wooden base and turn it into a genuinely supportive lounge chair, or just throw it on the ground and us it as giant floor pillow for binge-watching TV, napping, etc. $469.00 $469 This 236-bulb LED mask by CurrentBody may look a little terrifying, but it makes a stellar gift for anyone interested in testing out the power of red light therapy to help get a glowing complexion. It’s impressively FDA-cleared with three precise wavelength settings, so they can switch between them to aid in restoring collagen to the skin, or opt for helping reduce pigmentation. Plus the flexible silicone shape means they won’t miss a spot of full lip and upper nose coverage. $99.00 $99 With less mess than a French press, but just as much flavor, pour-over coffee sets have never been more popular. This Stagg set nails the art of pour-over thanks to a vacuum insulated body, sleek, hole-patterned dripper, and steep slope. It’s designed to extract the most flavor out of your grounds possible, so you get a bright, clean cup of filter coffee every time. Brewing a barista-worthy cup couldn’t be easier — and they won’t need to Google “nearby coffee shops” to get one, either. $345 Thanks to the likes of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter era, even certified city slickers are joining in on the cowboy boot trend . Timeless, hardworking, and just as stylish after 50 years, Tecovas makes some of our favorite pairs in the bizz — and they’re worth gifting anyone who wants to invest in a solid pair that won’t break down after concert season. The Cartwright’s staple round toe will keep their feet comfortable without feeling squished, and the one-and-a-half-inch heel adds just the right amount of lift so they can take it to the floor now. $31.96 $39.95 20% off $29.99 If you’ve ever cooked with Le Creuset , you’ll understand why TikTok (and serious chefs) have been obsessed with their pans and enameled Dutch ovens for ages. But alas — we don’t all have Le Creuset money, so if you’re looking for a budget-friendly alternative, may we recommend gifting the superior heat distribution and retention of Lodge’s cast iron skillet ? Especially if they’re gearing up for a holiday cooking marathon, they’re going to love that this workhouse of a pan comes already pre-seasoned a ready-to-use. $379.99 $379.99 Boox’s e-reader turned a big page this year, and it’s blown up as a worthy Kindle alternative thanks to one key feature — productivity-focused writing capabilities. Frequent note-talkers, daily schedule-makers, and ferocious readers will rejoice, because they’ll be able to do it all on one ultra-thin, ultralight tablet. Better yet, it’s got built-in speakers, so they can listen to music or audiobooks while they crush planning out their New Year’s resolutions.

IRVING, Texas , Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RumbleOn, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBL) (the "Company" or "RumbleOn") announced today that it has commenced a $10.0 million fully backstopped registered equity rights offering (the "Rights Offering"), pursuant to which the Company is expected to receive aggregate gross proceeds of $10.0 million , less expenses related to the Rights Offering. The Company intends to use the proceeds from the Rights Offering for general corporate purposes which may include repayment of the Company's convertible senior 6.75% promissory notes due January 1, 2025 . The proceeds raised will also satisfy, in part, the additional capital financing obligations of the Company pursuant to a recent amendment to the Company's credit agreement with Oaktree. The Company is distributing at no charge to the holders of (i) its Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the "Class A common stock"), and (ii) Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the "Class B common stock" and, together with the Class A common stock, the "common stock"), in each case as of the close of business on November 25, 2024 (the "Record Date"), non-transferable subscription rights (the "Subscription Rights") to purchase up to 2,392,344 shares of Class B common stock at price of $4.18 per share (the "Subscription Price"). The aggregate subscription value of all shares of Class B common stock available for purchase in the Rights Offering is $10.0 million . Each holder of common stock as of the Record Date (each, an "Eligible Stockholder") will receive one Subscription Right for each share of the common stock owned as of the Record Date. Each Subscription Right entitles the holder to purchase 0.0677 shares of Class B common stock. The Company will not issue any fractional shares of Class B common stock in the Rights Offering. Instead, the Company will round down the aggregate number of shares of Class B common stock the Eligible Stockholders are entitled to receive to the nearest whole number. Accordingly, as each Subscription Right represents the right to purchase 0.0677 shares of Class B common stock, an Eligible Stockholder must hold at least 15 shares of Class A common stock or Class B common stock to receive sufficient Subscription Rights to purchase at least one share of Class B common stock in the Rights Offering. Eligible Stockholders will not be entitled to exercise an over-subscription privilege to purchase additional shares of Class B common stock that may remain unsubscribed as a result of any unexercised Subscription Rights. The Subscription Rights will expire and will have no value if they are not exercised prior to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time , on the expiration time for the Rights Offering (the "Expiration Time"), which is currently expected to be 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on December 12, 2024 , unless the Company, in its sole discretion, extends the period for exercising the Subscription Rights. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Support and Standby Purchase Agreement (defined below), the Company reserves the right to cancel, terminate, amend, or extend the Rights Offering at any time prior to the Expiration Time. On November 26 , 2024, the Company entered into a support and standby purchase agreement (the "Support and Standby Purchase Agreement") with Stone House Capital Management, LLC, which is a holder of Class B common stock and is managed by Mark Cohen , a member of the board of directors of the Company (together with its affiliates, the "Standby Purchaser"), and Mark Tkach and William Coulter , each of whom is a holder of the Class B common stock and a member of the board of directors of the Company (collectively, the "Support Purchasers" and, together with the Standby Purchaser, the "Investors"). The Support and Standby Purchase Agreement provides, among other things, that (i) the Standby Purchaser will purchase from the Company in a private placement any shares of Class B common stock included in the Rights Offering that are not subscribed for and purchased by Eligible Stockholders (collectively, the "Backstop Securities") for the same per share Subscription Price payable by the Eligible Stockholders electing to exercise their Subscription Rights in the Rights Offering; and (ii) each Support Purchaser will exercise all of his respective Subscription Rights in full prior to the Expiration Time. Other Important Information The Subscription Rights will not be listed for trading on any stock exchange or market. Therefore, there will be no public market for the Subscription Rights. However, the shares of Class B common stock issued upon the exercise of the Subscription Rights will remain listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbol "RMBL." The Company expects that Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions, LLC, the subscription and information agent for the Rights Offering, will distribute subscription documents for the Rights Offering to Eligible Stockholders beginning on or about November 26, 2024 . Holders of shares of common stock held in "street name" through a brokerage account, bank or other nominee should contact their broker, bank or other nominee for details regarding participation in the Rights Offering. For any questions or further information about the Rights Offering, please contact the information agent, at (888) 789-8409 (Toll-Free), or via email at shareholder@broadridge.com . Neither the Company nor its board of directors has made or will make any recommendation to holders regarding participation in the Rights Offering. Holders should make an independent investment decision about whether to participate in the Rights Offering based on their own assessment of the Company's business and the Rights Offering. The offering of the Class B common stock pursuant to the Rights Offering is being made pursuant to the Company's existing effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (Reg. No. 333-281862) on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and a prospectus supplement (and the accompanying base prospectus) filed with the SEC on the date hereof. The information in this press release is not complete and is subject to change. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of the securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. The Rights Offering will be made only by means of the prospectus supplement (and the accompanying base prospectus) filed with the SEC on the date hereof. About RumbleOn RumbleOn, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBL), operates through two operating segments: our Powersports dealership group and Wholesale Express, LLC, an asset-light transportation services provider focused on the automotive industry. Our Powersports group is the largest powersports retail group in the United States (as measured by reported revenue, major unit sales and dealership locations), offering over 500 powersports franchises representing 50 different brands of products. Our Powersports group sells a wide selection of new and pre-owned products, including parts, apparel, accessories, finance & insurance products and services, and aftermarket products. We are the largest purchaser of pre-owned powersports vehicles in the United States and utilize RideNow's Cash Offer to acquire vehicles directly from consumers. For more information on RumbleOn, please visit rumbleon.com . Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements The Company's press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those regarding the Company's plans to launch a Rights Offering, the anticipated final terms, timing and completion of the proposed Rights Offering, and the use of proceeds from the proposed Rights Offering. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by words such as "anticipates," "believes," "continues," "could," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "hopes," "may," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predicts," "projects," "should," "targets," "would" and similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Such statements are subject to numerous important factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from current expectations and beliefs, including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties related to: whether the proposed transactions will be completed in a timely manner, or at all; the risk that all of the closing conditions for the proposed Rights Offering are not satisfied; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could cause the Company not to proceed with the Rights Offering; the determination of the final terms of the proposed Rights Offering; the satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the proposed Rights Offering; risks related to the diversion of management's attention from RumbleOn's ongoing business operations; the impact of general economic, industry or political conditions in the United States or internationally, as well as the other risk factors set forth under the caption "Risk Factors" in the registration statement, as amended, and in RumbleOn's Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2023 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 30, 2024 , June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2024 and in any other subsequent filings made with the SEC by RumbleOn. There can be no assurance that RumbleOn will be able to complete the proposed Rights Offering on the anticipated terms, or at all. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and RumbleOn specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rumbleon-announces-commencement-of-10-0-million-fully-backstopped-registered-rights-offering-302316964.html SOURCE RumbleOnThe world's No.1-ranked athlete in golf , Scottie Scheffler, is catching up with Tiger Woods when it comes to one of the most incredible records set by the sport's GOAT. Scheffler won some of the sport's most prestigious competitions in 2024, taking home a total of nine trophies, including The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass, and the Olympics at Le Golf National in Paris. His dominance is underlined by key statistical data points including first out of all players on the PGA Tour when it comes to strokes gained, approach play — he leads when it comes to shots from 100-125 yards, and 150-175 yards, and putting average. Woods, in his best years, also made it a habit to claim the sport's top honors for his own while crushing metrics like driving and margin of victory. Sheffler, though, is catching up to Woods in one key area. Tiger Woods reveals when he might next play golf — it could be as early as next month. Scottie Scheffler is Closing The Gap on Tiger Woods When the Official World Golf Rankings were updated on Monday, Scheffler had held the No.1 spot atop the leaderboard for the 82nd consecutive week. Previously, he was tied fourth for the longest run at No.1 of all time but he's now leaped past Britain's former great Nick Faldo. The only golfers who have been No.1 for longer are now Tiger Woods, who achieved the feat twice — once having held top spot for 264 weeks, and once holding the ranking for 281 weeks. The other golfer was Greg Norman, who Scheffler could leapfrog in months. This is because, at 82 consecutive weeks, Scheffler needs to hold the No.1 spot for another 14 weeks to tie Norman. If he holds it for 15 weeks, he pulls ahead of Norman and is officially only second to a peak-form Woods. Even with a calamitous start to 2025, and utter dominance from the current world No.2, Xander Schauffele, it's unlikely that Scheffler would fall from No.1 because of the sheer amount of ranking points that separate him already from Schauffele. As far as catching Woods, Scheffler would need to retain the No.1 spot for another 3.5 years, at the very least, which would require repeat years like the one he just enjoyed in 2024. One of the few areas Scheffler could improve in the months and years ahead is his putting, and he recently unveiled a new claw-style grip for shorter putts. Woods himself, impressed by Scheffler, believes 2025 could be one of Scheffler's best. "I mean, you see that around the short game and his trajectory control into the greens. If he has consistent weeks or consistent times on the greens, he's gonna finish the top 10 every week and then he's gonna pick off a lot." The 2025 PGA Tour begins at The Sentry on December 30 and, though there are weekly events going forward from that date, there are marquee competitions to win on February 3 at the Waste Management Open in Phoenix, Arizona, together with the Arnold Palmer Invitational on March 3, and THE PLAYERS Championship on March 10 — three tournaments Scheffler has won before. Tom Brady found a way to level the playing field and out-drive elite golfer Bryson DeChambeau.