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(BPT) - The holidays are almost here! It means parties and events, hustle and bustle ... and figuring out what to buy for everyone on your list. Sometimes it's hard to get inspired with great ideas that your nears and dears will love at a price you can afford, right? The good news? Inspiration + savings are covered this year. One of the top gifts of Holiday 2024 is technology, and there are a lot of deals out there right now. Done and done! Here are 5 ideas for hot tech gifts for everyone on your list. Smartphones for the family T-Mobile is running a hot deal right now. Get four new smartphones at T-Mobile — this includes Samsung Galaxy S24 and other eligible devices — and four lines for just $100/month . It doesn't get better than that! These new Galaxy phones are tech-tastic, too, with features like AI, Circle to Search with Google, which can be used to help solve math problems and translate entire pages of text in a different language, and Note Assist with Galaxy AI, which lets you focus on capturing your notes and then Note Assist will summarize, format and even translate them for you. High tech spiral notebook for students We've got to admit, this is pretty cool. The Rocketbook looks (a bit) like a regular spiral, paper notebook. Here's the high tech twist: You can take notes, capture ideas, brainstorm, draw — whatever you do on paper — on the pad, and the Rocketbook digitizes your doodles and saves to the cloud device of your choice. Then you simply wipe the pad clean and it's good to go. Look for Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales at your favorite online retailer. Wrist-worthy smartwatches for athletes (or those who want to be) Everyone loves smartwatches (if you're not already tracking your sleep and heart rate, where have you been?) and the Google Pixel Watch 3 (41mm & 45mm) takes it to the next level with features for athletes or anyone who may be setting fitness goals for the coming year. The watch has workout prompts like Real Time Guidance — audio and haptic cues for when to sprint, cool down or maintain pace. It gives you the ability to program your workouts and even monitors your cadence and stride. It also has Offline Maps, with driving navigation, search and maps. Here's the deal of the century: Get it for free at T-Mobile when adding a qualifying watch line. Cute wireless keyboard for people who are all thumbs Who else is annoyed by typing email or texts or social posts on a smartphone? The Logitech Multi-Device Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard solves that problem with style! It comes in sweet colors like lavender, it's wireless, it's small and portable, and it works with just about any device. Pop it into your backpack or purse and you'll never have to thumb-out a message again. Speakers perfect for hosting and giving Have a music lover in your life or need the perfect hosting gift? T-Mobile has you covered. For a limited time, you can get the JBL Clip 5 for free when you pick up a Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 9 . The JBL Clip 5 is an ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker perfect for those on the go and the Onyx Studio 9's sleek design and booming sound will take care of all your holiday hosting needs. For more tech-tastic holiday gift inspiration, check out T-Mobile's holiday gift guide at t-mobile.com/devices/tech-gifts .Ducks forward Trevor Zegras has surgery on torn knee meniscus, will be out for 6 weeks
NEW YORK , Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (NYSE: ZETA) resulting from allegations that Zeta Global may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. So What: If you purchased Zeta Global securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses. What to do next: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=31333 call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. What is this about: On November 13, 2024 , Culper Research published a report entitled "Zeta Global Holdings Corp ZETA: Shams, Scams, and Spam." (the "Report"). The Report raised concerns about the company's reported financials. In addition, Culper Research announced that it believed that "Zeta has quietly spun up its own network of consent farms i.e., sham websites that hoodwink millions of consumers each month into handing their data over to Zeta under false pretenses, baited by job applications, stimulus money, or other rewards that simply do not exist." On this news, Zeta Global's stock price fell 37.1% on November 13, 2024 . Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm , on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/ . Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 case@rosenlegal.com www.rosenlegal.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rosen-law-firm-encourages-zeta-global-holdings-corp-investors-to-inquire-about-securities-class-action-investigation--zeta-302314487.html SOURCE THE ROSEN LAW FIRM, P. A.Apollo Global Stock, Workday to Join S&P 500 Index. Here’s Who Didn’t Make It. - Barron's
UPPER Hunter mine maintenance companies Brauntell and Brauntell MBK have been placed in the hands of an administrator with debts totalling more than $20 million. Login or signup to continue reading Administrator Daniel Walley, of PwC Australia, was appointed to the associated companies in September. According to a statutory report by Mr Walley from October 9, Bruantell has 91 creditors owed $13.48 million. These are made up of 23 secured creditors owed $4.55 million and 58 unsecured trade creditors owed $1.08 million. It's understood Brauntell owes Brauntell MBK about $6.1 million. Brauntell was established in 1995, is based at Mount Thorley, and purchased Brauntell MBK, also known as MBK, in 2016, which is based at Muswellbrook. The companies were forced into administration after the Australian Taxation Office issued director penalty notices in August for unpaid taxes, superannuation and GST. The director of both companies is Anthony Farrell, 50, of Muswellbrook. MBK owes about $8.86 million. This includes $2.33 million owed to three secured creditors, $1.89 million owed to 70 employees and $4.63 million owed to statutory creditors including the tax office and iCare. According to Mr Walley, who has recommended the companies be liquidated, they failed because they did not manage their tax debts. He noted there was also a high level of investment in IT and a large number of related-party consultant fees paid. It's understood the companies operated as a group providing maintenance, repairs and overhauls of mining equipment and heavy machinery. "The director attributes the failure to undercapitalisation of a rapidly growing business, poor industry conditions and volatility with projects and supplier agreements," Mr Walley wrote. "Our preliminary view is that Brauntell may have been insolvent from at least 30 June 2023 and MBK from 30 June, 2022." According to the report, preliminary investigations of Brauntell's records reveal a possible insolvent trading claim against Mr Farrell of between $2.3 million to $8.3 million. This figure is dependent on any defences provided by the director, the shortfall from secured creditors and if related-creditor amounts are valid. Similarly, a possible insolvent trading claim against Mr Farrell for Brauntell MBK is estimated between $4.5 million and $6.7 million. According to Mr Walley, Brauntell incurred a large tax debt when several outstanding returns were lodged in January 2023 for periods dating back to December 2021. MBK also made late lodgements to the tax office at the start of last year for periods dating back to November 2021. Despite the companies making several payments, the tax debts continue to grow. Mr Walley said investigations revealed that about $2.582 million was paid to unknown or related-party consultants since September 2023. He said further investigation was required to determine if the transactions could be pursued on behalf of creditors. This includes $2.4 million paid to IT company Blue Collar Technology for the "development of bespoke software for Brauntell". According to Mr Walley, Blue Collar is owned by Mr Farrell and solely serviced Brauntell. "Whilst these consultants may have provided legitimate services to the business, questions are raised due to the large quantum of funds paid for consultants and the insufficient supporting documentation on the Xero management accounts," he wrote. "A liquidator would be able to conduct further investigations into these transactions and determine if any of them give rise to potential voidable transaction claims." DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. Also includes evening update. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. 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AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily!Debates have longed raged on about whether the sequel is better than the original. Whether it's that creators have run out of ideas is anyone's guess, but there's something special about going through something for the first time. Fantasy managers had to go through "Byemaggedon" in Week 12 and now they'll get to do it again with "Byemaggedon: The Sequel" in Week 14. The Lions and Packers have already finished their work for the week, but six more teams won't be joining the festivities on Sunday and Monday. The Ravens , Broncos , Texans , Colts , Patriots and Commanders all get a week off to kick back and relax. However, fantasy managers won't be relaxing heading into what is the final week of the regular season across many leagues. Maybe you're in contention and haven't secured a spot in the playoffs. Maybe you've been eliminated for weeks, but want to play spoiler. Maybe your team already secured a playoff spot. Whatever the reason, months of preparation, trash talk, trades, waiver claims, start/sit decisions and more likely come down to just about 15 hours of football on Sunday and Monday. Buckle up. If you're lucky, "Byemaggedon" will result in giving you a reason to send the group chat the NSYNC "Bye Bye Bye" music video on Tuesday morning after eliminating your bitter rival. NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more. Here's a look at who to start and who should take a seat in Week 14. Fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em Week 14: QBs START: Tua Tagovailoa , Miami Dolphins (vs. New York Jets ) For all the talk about Tagovailoa's struggles in cold weather , he wasn't the main problem in the Dolphins' Week 13 loss to the Packers. He gets a much easier matchup in Week 14, at home against a Jets defense that may be without the services of its top cornerback, Sauce Gardner (hamstring). Tagovailoa is averaging 323.3 passing yards and three touchdowns per game over his last three starts. That makes him a true QB1 until he cools off. START: Caleb Williams , Chicago Bears (at San Francisco 49ers ) Nick Bosa has missed the last two games for the 49ers. San Francisco has allowed 36.5 points and 348.5 yards per game over those two contests. That should position Williams and Chicago's offense well to make interim head coach Thomas Brown's debut in place of Matt Eberflus a good one. START: Sam Darnold , Minnesota Vikings (vs. Atlanta Falcons ) The rule of thumb in Week 14 is to trust the NFC North quarterbacks. The Falcons have allowed 21 passing touchdowns to quarterbacks in 2024, tied for the seventh-most in the NFL. That should give Darnold, who has thrown multiple touchdowns in five of his last six games, a high floor in a favorable matchup for the Vikings' receiving corps. SIT: Brock Purdy , San Francisco 49ers (vs. Chicago Bears ) Purdy has now played three career games without left tackle Trent Williams blocking on his blindside. Purdy is 0-3 in those contests while averaging 243.7 passing yards per game with two total touchdowns and three interceptions. It's hard to recommend trusting Purdy without knowing if Williams (ankle) is playing. Thus, it's better to steer clear of the 49ers quarterback, especially with the team's top two running backs, Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason , being placed on IR with injuries ahead of Week 14. Add in that the Bears have allowed the second-fewest fantasy quarterbacks this season and this looks like a spot in which to fade Purdy. SIT: Kirk Cousins , Atlanta Falcons (at Minnesota Vikings ) Trusting Cousins in the proverbial "revenge game" against the Vikings may sound appealing on the surface, but this is a tough matchup for the Falcons starter. Minnesota has allowed the 11th-fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks this season, and its last five opponents have combined for just four passing touchdowns. Cousins has also struggled over his last three games, averaging 241.3 passing yards per game with no touchdowns and a whopping six interceptions. He could eventually snap out of his funk, but trusting him to do it now isn't a risk worth taking. SIT: Jameis Winston , Cleveland Browns (at Pittsburgh Steelers ) Winston just threw for 497 yards and four touchdowns against a great Denver Broncos defense, so some will be inclined to trust him against the Steelers. That said, Pittsburgh has allowed the fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks this season and should have a chance to force Winston into turnovers, as the Broncos did on "Monday Night Football." Winston also failed to record a touchdown in his first meeting against the Steelers this season, so this isn't a good matchup for him. He may have the volume needed to rack up yardage, but as always, his efficacy will come down to his touchdown to interception ratio. Fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em Week 14: RBs START: Chase Brown , Cincinnati Bengals (at Dallas Cowboys ) Brown has been a top-15 fantasy RB in all formats over his last four games. He's reaching must-start territory now and should be a great option this week. Dallas allows the second-most rushing yards per game in the NFL (147.6) and has given up four touchdowns to the position in the last three weeks. The Cowboys played better against the Commanders and Giants than in prior weeks, but Brown has the skill set to exploit the defense as a threat in both the run and pass. START: Tyrone Tracy Jr. , New York Giants (vs. New Orleans Saints ) Tracy Jr.'s been a favorite in these start sections for much of the season. He could be another good start this week against one of the worst run defenses in the league. New Orleans has allowed five touchdowns to running backs in their last four games and 128.5 total yards per game to the position in that span. If your typical starter is on a bye, Tracy Jr. is a good option. START: Isaac Guerendo , San Francisco 49ers (vs. Chicago Bears ) Things are not looking good for the 49ers offense. They've scored 10 points per game in the last two games and have committed six turnovers. Star running back Christian McCaffrey has another long-term injury, and early-season fantasy darling Jordan Mason is out with a high ankle sprain. Guerendo should be a good play this week. The rookie had 19 yards and a touchdown on four carries last week and played well in more action against Dallas (18 touches, 102 yards, one touchdown) and Seattle (10 rushes, 99 yards). Chicago allowed 185 total yards per game to opposing running back groups in the last five weeks and four touchdowns in that span. START: Tony Pollard , Tennessee Titans (vs. Jacksonville Jaguars ) Pollard was a start last week and was a dud against Washington with 68 total yards and a fumble lost. This week could be a chance for him to bounce back. The Jaguars have given up 177 total yards per game to running backs over their last five matchups. They're not keeping runners out of the end zone, either, with eight touchdowns in that span. Pollard should be better this week. START: Ray Davis , Buffalo Bills (at Los Angeles Rams ) Davis could be a great pickup if you're struggling for a FLEX option this week and the waiver wire's running a bit thin. He's rostered in just 30% of Yahoo leagues and 11% of leagues on ESPN. Buffalo's running game has become a bigger part of their identity in 2024, and Davis has had some great games, including an 11-carry, 63-yard effort against San Francisco last week that saw him score the game's first touchdown. Los Angeles is still reeling from the 324 total yards and three touchdowns they allowed to Philadelphia running backs in Week 12. Last week, they let the Saints running backs put up 126 total yards. Buffalo's offense is much closer to Philadelphia's than New Orleans' unit and could make Davis a worthwhile start. SIT: Javonte Williams , Denver Broncos (vs. Cleveland Browns ) Well, Williams was a start last week and disappointed. The Broncos managed just 63 rushing yards as a team, no thanks to Williams. He had a team-high eight carries for -2 yards (not a typo), along with two catches for six yards. Against an average Raiders run defense, this was disappointing. Rookie Audric Estime was far more effective (seven carries for 44 yards). This week, Williams and the Broncos host the Browns. Cleveland has allowed just 109 total yards per game to opposing running back groups this season. They're technically 24th in rushing yards per game allowed, but that's inflated due to multiple games against dual-threat quarterbacks. Cleveland has yet to allow a 100-yard rusher this season. If Williams can't get it going against Las Vegas, Cleveland's far from a bounce-back opponent. SIT: Gus Edwards , Los Angeles Chargers (at Kansas City Chiefs ) Edwards led Los Angeles with just six carries for 32 yards last week against Atlanta. This week, the Chargers face one of the best run defenses in the league on the road. The Chiefs allowed Sincere McCormick to run for 64 yards last week. That's the highest total all season for an individual running back. The last time these teams faced off, Edwards had 19 yards on six carries. He may get more opportunities with J.K. Dobbins out this week, but it's not enough going against such a tough run defense. Keep him on the bench if you can. SIT: Chuba Hubbard , Carolina Panthers (at Philadelphia Eagles ) Hubbard struggled against Tampa Bay last week despite leading the Panthers' backfield with 12 carries. His crucial fumble in overtime sealed his worst fantasy performance since Week 1. Philadelphia's been one of the best defenses in the league since its bye. They've put the clamps on running backs in recent weeks, especially. Derrick Henry managed 111 yards on 22 touches, but Baltimore's running game is more effective than Carolina's at this point of the season. Hubbard could be in for a tough day. SIT: Aaron Jones , Minnesota Vikings (at Atlanta Falcons ) Jones had a season-low 28 total yards on eight touches last week against Arizona. He also lost a fumble for the second week in a row. A receiving touchdown saved what was otherwise a terrible day for the running back after his solid performance against Chicago in Week 12. He could struggle again at home against Atlanta. The Falcons' pass rush is nonexistent, but they're playing well in run defense. Atlanta's allowing just 119 total yards per game to opposing running back groups this season and has given up just two touchdowns to the position in their last four outings. Jones may not find the end zone to compensate for a low-yardage game again. SIT: Tyler Allgeier , Atlanta Falcons (vs. Minnesota Vikings) On the other side of that matchup, Allgeier could struggle too. He may be a FLEX candidate for some folks due to Byemaggeddon II, but he isn't worth the start. He's struggled over the last two games, with 21 total yards in that span. This week, Atlanta faces the toughest run defense by yards in the NFL. Minnesota has given up just one touchdown to running backs in their last five games. There simply isn't the volume after Bijan Robinson for Allgeier to be a worthwhile start this week. SIT: Breece Hall , New York Jets (at Miami Dolphins ) Hall had a rough Week 13 at home against an improved Seahawks defense. He had 60 yards on 12 carries but lost his first fumble since Week 1. That made for his worst day in fantasy since Week 5. This week likely won't be much better. Miami's No. 9-ranked run defense is better than Seattle's and the Dolphins haven't allowed a 100-yard rusher all season. They've given up 107 yards per game and two touchdowns to running backs in the last four weeks. Hall's been inconsistent this season. If he's a must-start, that's understandable, but don't expect a standout day from the top fantasy football pick. Fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em Week 14: WRs START: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine , Tennessee Titans (vs. Jacksonville Jaguars) Thanks to the generally poor play of the Titans this season, Westbrook-Ikhine's late-season fantasy breakout has largely flown under the radar. He's scored at least one touchdown in seven of the last eight weeks and has been the 14th-most productive wideout in fantasy football over the last four weeks. In Week 14, Westbrook-Ikhine and the Titans get a divisional rivalry game against the Jaguars. Jacksonville ranks 30th in fantasy points allowed to wide receivers this season and has allowed the highest success rate on dropbacks of any team in the NFL over the last five weeks. START: Ladd McConkey , Los Angeles Chargers (@ Kansas City Chiefs) It seems that McConkey will remain on this list as a start 'em candidate until either he gets injured or fantasy football managers stop sleeping on the rookie wideout. He's here for a third straight week after a Week 13 outing in which he was responsible for 117 of the 147 total passing yards quarterback Justin Herbert threw for on Sunday. If Herbert's reliance on the first-year out of Georgia weren't enough, McConkey gets a matchup against the Chiefs in Week 14. Kansas City has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points per game to receivers over the last four weeks thanks to a passing defense that has looked leakier and leakier in the wake of cornerback Jaylen Watson's Week 6 ankle injury. START: Malik Nabers , New York Giants (vs. New Orleans Saints) Who will Nabers be catching passes from on Sunday? Given his performance on Thanksgiving, it may not matter. One week after the rookie wide receiver called out head coach and offensive play-caller Brian Daboll for not getting him enough touches, Nabers got 13 targets against the Cowboys – his most since Week 8. He hauled in eight of those passes for 69 yards and even recorded a four-yard rush. Nabers won't be a great fit in non-PPR leagues given the state of the Giants' quarterback situation. For those holding onto the rookie in PPR leagues though, it's fair to assume that he'll see plenty of targets against a Saints defense that has struggled to limit wide receiver production in recent weeks. SIT: Adam Thielen , Carolina Panthers (@ Philadelphia Eagles) Quarterback Bryce Young has played well in recent weeks, and Thielen was one of the best wide receivers in fantasy football last week in his second game back from injury. Why is he a sit 'em? Ultimately, it comes down to just how good the Eagles' defense has been. Philadelphia has been able to shut down even the most explosive of passing offenses and wide receivers since their Week 5 bye. Young, Thielen and the Panthers are going to have a hard time getting the passing game going in Week 14. SIT: DK Metcalf , Seattle Seahawks (@ Arizona Cardinals) Where Westbrook-Ikhine has quietly been very productive in fantasy football over the last few weeks, Metcalf has been quietly un productive. The veteran wide receiver has found the end zone just once in his last seven games, and he hasn't been a top-25 receiver in fantasy since suffering a knee injury in Week 7 that left him sidelined for two weeks. In recent weeks, second-year receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has taken on a larger role in the Seahawks' passing offense. He's had more targets than Metcalf in two of the three weeks since Seattle's bye, and he's put up more yardage in every game. In addition to contending with the drop in target share, Metcalf will be up against a Cardinals defense that has been among the league's best against the pass in the last four weeks. SIT: Cedric Tillman , Cleveland Browns (@ Pittsburgh Steelers) Tillman suffered a concussion in the Browns' last meeting with the Steelers in Week 12 and already missed one game while recovering from the head injury. What made his Week 13 absence more concerning was the fact that he had extra days of rest coming out of that Week 12 game, which was on Thursday. Even if Tillman plays in Week 14, it may not be at 100%. In addition, the Jameis Winston-led Browns passing offense has started to rely more heavily on Jerry Jeudy over the last three weeks. After Jeudy put up 235 yards and a touchdown on nine catches against his old team on Monday night, Tillman may just be relegated to the No. 2 role in Cleveland's wide receivers room when he returns. Fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em Week 14: TEs START: Cade Otton , Buccaneers (vs. Raiders) Some fantasy owners are panicking about Cade Otton, who has struggled since the bye in Week 11, but you must pump the brakes. Tampa Bay blew out the Giants and dominated on the ground in Week 13. Then, on Sunday against Carolina, Otton finished second in targets behind only Mike Evans. Yes, Evans will dominate the looks from Baker Mayfield, but Otton also had a highly valuable end zone target that was broken up against the Panthers. Since Evans returned from injury, Otton's usage (89% route rate, 16% target rate and share) is easily startable. The Bucs will host the Raiders on Sunday, who are allowing the third-most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends. He's still a top-10 option at the position, and he will reward you for playing him in Week 14. START: Jake Ferguson , Cowboys (vs Bengals) With six teams on a bye, the options at tight end call for some desperation dart throws. Jake Ferguson wouldn't typically be considered a "desperation" start, but coming off two straight absences after suffering a concussion, you may be hesitant. However, you can set it and forget it this week with "Big Ferg." If Ferguson returns this week, he will be in a great spot: the Bengals have allowed the second-most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends. Pat Freiermuth just posted season-highs last week against the Cincinnati D, which is ranked 30th in pass defense entering Week 14. If you're relying on Ferguson, you may also want to have Luke Schoonmaker in your back pocket, especially in the small chance that Ferguson will sit another week. START: Will Dissly , Chargers (vs. Chiefs) Dissly is another veteran tight end who has been more than serviceable at times in 2024. He finished with a season-best four receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown against the Bengals in Week 11 and followed it up with a solid line against the Ravens. Last week, on the road in Atlanta, the Chargers' offense struggled outside of Ladd McConkey. However, the rookie wide receiver injured his knee late in the game, and he could be limited on Sunday night. Dissly gets to dish out more pain this week against a struggling Chiefs defense secondary. Dissly has received at least six targets in four of the last seven games, and he shouldn't disappear on Sunday night. Kansas City has allowed the most yards to tight ends, and the Chargers offense will likely throw the ball to keep pace with Mahomes and Kansas City on the road. Don't doubt Dissly. SIT: Cole Kmet , Bears vs. 49ers Cole Kmet was a recommended sit for your lineups in Week 13, and he is here again in Week 14. The veteran was coming off one of his best games of the season in Week 12 and posted a dud against Detroit on Thanksgiving. The Bears trio of receivers will likely continue to do most of the damage through the air. Look for D.J. Moore, Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze to be featured. The Niners have allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to tight ends. Linebacker Fred Warner patrols the middle field, making life difficult for tight ends against San Fran. With so many mouths to feed in Chicago, you can't count on Kmet. Fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em Week 14: Ks START: Jason Myers , Seattle Seahawks (at Arizona Cardinals ) Seattle is among the NFL's bottom five teams in field goal attempts per game, but Myers doesn't need many to rack up points. Over his last three games, he has made four kicks from 50-plus yards. He has made 7-of-9 attempts from 50-plus in 12 games this season, so Mike Macdonald figures to keep trusting him from long distance. The Cardinals are allowing 2.3 field goal attempts per game, tied for 10th most in the NFL, so that could give Myers a chance at a couple of longer-distance boots. START: Blake Grupe , New Orleans Saints (at New York Giants ) Provided that the weather stays relatively mild in East Rutherford, Grupe has a great matchup in Week 14. The Giants rank middle-of-the-pack in field goals allowed per game, but they just lost their best defensive player, Dexter Lawrence , to a season-ending injury. That should allow the Saints to more easily move the ball on New York's defense, which is already allowing 25 points per game at home this season, seventh-most in the NFL. Grupe has made at least two field goals in four of his last five games. In the lone game he didn't, he converted on all five of his extra point tries. He has a high floor and could end up being a top-10 fantasy scorer this week given the state of the Giants' defense. START: Cade York , Cincinnati Bengals (at Dallas Cowboys ) The Bengals are averaging 27.9 points per game this season, tied for the fifth most in the NFL. The Cowboys are allowing 28.3 points per game, tied for the third most in the league. York has only made 75% of his career field goals and is in his first game taking over for the injured Evan McPherson , but he should have plenty of opportunities to kick in what looks like a "Monday Night Football" shootout on paper. That gives him a high floor and makes him a solid dart throw. SIT: Jake Moody , San Francisco 49ers (vs. Chicago Bears ) The Bears look like a good matchup on paper, as they are allowing 2.6 field goal attempts per game in 2024, good for the fourth-most in the NFL. However, Moody has made just one field goal in each of his last three games and has only attempted four extra points during that span. The 49ers' offense doesn't figure to get better in the wake of Christian McCaffrey 's season-ending knee injury , so that will continue to limit the inconsistent Moody's opportunities. SIT: Younghoe Koo , Atlanta Falcons (at Minnesota Vikings ) Over his last six games, Koo has made just 6 of 12 field goals. He has missed at least one attempt in four of those six contests, so it's hard to trust him to consistently score against a Vikings team that is allowing just 1.8 field goal attempts per game, tied for the sixth-fewest in the league. The Vikings are also tied for second in the NFL in takeaways, which could prove problematic for the Falcons. Kirk Cousins has thrown six interceptions without a touchdown over his last three games, so if his turnover woes continue in the red zone, Koo could be robbed of some prime scoring chances. Fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em Week 14: D/STs START: Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. Cleveland Browns ) Despite the Steelers defense surrendering 32 of the Bengals' 38 points in Week 13, Pittsburgh managed to turn in a double-digit point performance in Cincinnati. They did it thanks to four sacks, two fumble recoveries, an interception, a touchdown, and a partridge in a pear tree. Now they get the benefit of seeing the same team they saw two weeks ago on a snowy Thursday night in Cleveland. The first round went to Jameis Winston and the Browns, but don't expect lightning to strike twice. Winston is coming off a classic performance in Week 13, one that saw him toss three interceptions, two of which went for touchdowns. These division games are typically low-scoring affairs. With a feisty Steelers defense hoping to avenge their Week 12 loss, the ceiling this week is, like Russell Wilson , unlimited. START: Miami Dolphins (vs. New York Jets ) The Dolphins are back home in the friendly confines of the Sunshine State following an unhappy Thanksgiving beatdown on the frozen tundra in Green Bay . Now that they're defrosted, the Phins can get back to trying to track down a playoff spot. The window is closing rapidly, but welcoming the Jets to town might be just what the doctor ordered. New York is doing their best snowbird impression in Week 14, exchanging the layers for some lighter clothes and a potential visit to the beach. While the Jets still have a few more weeks before heading to the beach full-time, recent history suggests that expectations should be very low for the team. The Dolphins have dominated this matchup over the years, especially in Miami. The Jets haven't won there since 2014 when the Rex Ryan-led team quarterbacked by Geno Smith won 37-24 in Week 17. In what's proven to be a house of horrors, it would be difficult to believe in any positive outcome for this grounded plane. The Jets invested everything they had in jumping out to a first-half lead against the Seahawks in Week 13 before collapsing in the second half. The fuel tank is empty, but the tank for the draft is filled all the way up. START: Seattle Seahawks (at Arizona Cardinals ) In the spirit of revisiting matchups we just saw two weeks ago, we'll also turn to the Seahawks, who hit the road to visit the Cardinals in the desert. Coming off two dominant fantasy performances, the Seattle defense has scored a touchdown in back-to-back weeks. After holding Arizona to just six points in Week 12, there's reason to believe they'll have another solid day at the office. The Seahawks sacked Kyler Murray five times in their recent meeting, a season-high for the Cardinals' signal caller. In two outings since the bye week, Murray has been average at best in terms of fantasy production. While he ran for 48 yards against the Vikings, this Seahawks defense kept him to just two carries and nine rushing yards. They are winners of six straight in this series, a trend that appears likely to continue in Week 14. In what could be a statement game in the NFC West race, we'll back the Seattle defense to do it again, giving themselves a nice cushion over a division rival. START: Minnesota Vikings (vs. Atlanta Falcons ) The Week 14 slate features a Kirk Cousins revenge game, but it appears that it will be his former team that has the last laugh. He's coming off a four-interception performance and has gone three games without a touchdown. The calls for Michael Penix Jr. have only grown as a result. These Falcons are some wounded birds right now, losing three straight and their lead over the Buccaneers in the NFC South. It's unlikely that a trip to Minnesota and a raucous U.S. Bank Stadium will suddenly fix that. SIT: Buffalo Bills (at Los Angeles Rams ) This one won't be popular, but popularity doesn't win anything except reality television shows. The Bills have forced at least one turnover in every game. They are a top five D/ST unit in fantasy. All signs point towards another solid showing from Buffalo, but expectations seem a bit out of control. They are coming off a blowout win over the 49ers after snow blanketed the Buffalo area, but these aren't the same 49ers anymore. Injuries have depleted that team, and they even lost both running backs, Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason , in the process. That's not to take away anything from the Bills, but they are now traveling across the country after just clinching the AFC East to play the Rams. If there was ever a letdown spot for Buffalo, this is probably it. A potential Super Bowl preview looms with the Lions the following week, so we are here to deflate the Bills' balloon, just a little bit. SIT: San Francisco 49ers (vs. Chicago Bears ) The 49ers are back in the sit section once again, as we continue to beat the drum that you cannot trust this unit. Like the Bills, we aren't putting much stock into their performance in the snow. We are, however, putting plenty of stock into how they've looked as the injuries have piled up. The Bears don't have an explosive offense like the Bills or Packers, who posted 38 points against this unit in Week 12, but they do profile as a team that should put up a respectable performance. It was clear that the team was done with having Matt Eberflus as their coach. Plenty has trickled out since the move was made official, but this is more of an endorsement of now-interim head coach, Thomas Brown. After a lifeless first half against the Lions, Caleb Williams and the Chicago offense turned it around, nearly pulling off an improbable comeback. There is a great chance that momentum carries in Week 14 against another battered defense, especially considering the history of coach firings providing a bump in play the following week. SIT: Cincinnati Bengals (at Dallas Cowboys ) If you're in need of a fantasy defense, the Bengals are an attractive streaming option. However, they've given up at least 30 points in three straight games, most recently to the Steelers who essentially ended Cincinnati's playoff hopes. Having something to play for is a big motivating factor this time of year and the Bengals have been demoralized at every turn. The Cowboys, on the other hand, just secured their first home win of the year with a holiday win over the Giants . On a team littered with backups hoping to secure jobs for next season, motivation is on the side of the Cowboys here. They may not win, but Dallas won't go quietly into the night, meaning the Bengals should be kept on the waiver wire.Nigel Farage has said he is willing to help incoming US ambassador Lord Mandelson negotiate with Donald Trump's administration. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer appointed the former New Labour minister earlier this month. He is due to take up his new role in Washington early next year. In the days after his appointment, one of the managers of Mr Trump's presidential election campaign, Chris LaCivita, described him as an "absolute moron". In 2019, Lord Mandelson told an Italian newspaper Mr Trump is "little short of a white nationalist and racist". But Mr Farage says he is willing to use his connections with Team Trump in the national interest to help foster good US-UK relations - despite his political differences...
Israel strikes Houthi rebels in Yemen's capital while WHO chief says he was meters away
BEIRUT (AP) — Insurgents' stunning march across Syria accelerated Saturday with news that they had reached the gates of the capital and that government forces had abandoned the central city of Homs. The government was forced to deny rumors that President Bashar Assad had fled the country. The loss of Homs is a potentially crippling blow for Assad. It stands at an important intersection between Damascus and Syria’s coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus — the Syrian leader’s base of support and home to a Russian strategic naval base. The pro-government Sham FM reported that government forces took positions outside Syria’s third-largest city, without elaborating. Rami Abdurrahman who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said Syrian troops and members of different security agencies have withdrawn from the city, adding that rebels have entered parts of it. The capture of Homs is a major victory for insurgents, who have already seized the cities of Aleppo and Hama , as well as large parts of the south, in a lightning offensive that began Nov. 27. Analysts said Homs falling into rebel hands would be a game-changer. The rebels' moves around Damascus, reported by the monitor and a rebel commander, came after the Syrian army withdrew from much of southern part of the country, leaving more areas, including several provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters. For the first time in the country’s long-running civil war, the government now has control of only three of 14 provincial capitals: Damascus, Latakia and Tartus. The advances in the past week were among the largest in recent years by opposition factions, led by a group that has its origins in al-Qaida and is considered a terrorist organization by the U.S. and the United Nations. In their push to overthrow Assad's government, the insurgents, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, or HTS, have met little resistance from the Syrian army. The rapid rebel gains, coupled with the lack of support from Assad's erstwhile allies, posed the most serious threat to his rule since the start of the war. The U.N.’s special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, on Saturday called for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an “orderly political transition.” Speaking to reporters at the annual Doha Forum in Qatar, he said the situation in Syria was changing by the minute. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, whose country is Assad's chief international backer, said he feels “sorry for the Syrian people.” In Damascus, people rushed to stock up on supplies. Thousands went to Syria's border with Lebanon, trying to leave the country. Many shops in the capital were shuttered, a resident told The Associated Press, and those still open ran out of staples such as sugar. Some were selling items at three times the normal price. “The situation is very strange. We are not used to that,” the resident said, insisting on anonymity, fearing retributions. “People are worried whether there will be a battle (in Damascus) or not.” It was the first time that opposition forces reached the outskirts of Damascus since 2018, when Syrian troops recaptured the area following a yearslong siege. The U.N. said it was moving noncritical staff outside the country as a precaution. Syria’s state media denied social media rumors that Assad left the country, saying he is performing his duties in Damascus. He has had little, if any, help from his allies. Russia, is busy with its war in Ukraine . Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which at one point sent thousands of fighters to shore up Assad's forces, has been weakened by a yearlong conflict with Israel. Iran has seen its proxies across the region degraded by regular Israeli airstrikes. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday posted on social media that that the United States should avoid engaging militarily in Syria. Pedersen said a date for talks in Geneva on the implementation a U.N. resolution, adopted in 2015, and calling for a Syrian-led political process, would be announced later. The resolution calls for the establishment of a transitional governing body, followed by the drafting of a new constitution and ending with U.N.-supervised elections. Later Saturday, foreign ministers and senior diplomats from eight key countries, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Egypt, Turkey and Iran, along with Pederson, gathered on the sidelines of the Doha Summit to discuss the situation in Syria. In a statement issued late Saturday, the participants affirmed their support for a political solution to the Syrian crisis “that would lead to the end of military activity and protect civilians.” They also agreed on the importance of strengthening international efforts to increase aid to the Syrian people. Rami Abdurrahman, who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an opposition war monitor, said insurgents were in the Damascus suburbs of Maadamiyah, Jaramana and Daraya. Opposition fighters were marching toward the Damascus suburb of Harasta, he added. A commander with the insurgents, Hassan Abdul-Ghani, posted on the Telegram messaging app that opposition forces had begun the “final stage” of their offensive by encircling Damascus. HTS controls much of northwest Syria and in 2017 set up a “salvation government” to run day-to-day affairs in the region. In recent years, HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani has sought to remake the group’s image, cutting ties with al-Qaida, ditching hard-line officials and vowing to embrace pluralism and religious tolerance. The shock offensive began Nov. 27, during which gunmen captured the northern city of Aleppo, Syria’s largest, and the central city of Hama , the country’s fourth largest city. Opposition activists said Saturday that a day earlier, insurgents entered Palmyra, which is home to invaluable archaeological sites had been in government hands since being taken from the Islamic State group in 2017. To the south, Syrian troops left much of the province of Quneitra including the main Baath City, activists said. Syrian Observatory said government troops have withdrawn from much of the two southern provinces. The Syrian army said in a statement that it carried out redeployment and repositioning in Sweida and Daraa after its checkpoints came under attack by “terrorists." The army said it was setting up a “strong and coherent defensive and security belt in the area,” apparently to defend Damascus from the south. The Syrian government has referred to opposition gunmen as terrorists since conflict broke out in March 2011. The foreign ministers of Iran, Russia and Turkey, meeting in Qatar, called for an end to the hostilities. Turkey is a main backer of the rebels. Qatar's top diplomat, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, criticized Assad for failing to take advantage of the lull in fighting in recent years to address the country’s underlying problems. “Assad didn’t seize this opportunity to start engaging and restoring his relationship with his people,” he said. Sheikh Mohammed said he was surprised by how quickly the rebels have advanced and said there is a real threat to Syria’s “territorial integrity.” He said the war could “damage and destroy what is left if there is no sense of urgency” to start a political process. Karam reported from London. Associated Press writers Albert Aji in Damascus, Syria; Qassim Abdul-Zahra in Baghdad; and Josef Federman and Victoria Eastwood in Doha, Qatar, contributed to this report.Rodriguez knows what it takes to be WVU’s football coach
Women are more likely to need walking sticks, wheelchairs and other mobility aids compared to men, but they are less likely to use them, according to a study. And single people are more likely to use mobility tools compared to those who are married, according to researchers from University College London (UCL) and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). Researchers looked at information from a group of more than 12,000 adults in England aged 50 to 89 who were tracked over a 13-year period. At the start of the study, 8,225 adults had no mobility difficulty and did not use mobility assistive products (MAPs). Some 2,480 were deemed to have “unmet need” and 1,375 were using mobility aids. During the follow-up period, there were 2,313 “transitions” where people went from having no mobility issues to needing some help with getting around. And 1,274 people started to use mobility aids. Compared with men, women were 49% more likely to transition from not needing mobility aids to needing to use them, according to the study which has been published in The Lancet Public Health. But were 21% less likely to go on to use mobility aids when they needed them. The authors said their study showed “barriers to access” for women. For both men and women, with every year that passed during the study period the need for mobility aids increased. People who were older, less educated, less wealthy or reported being disabled were more likely to “transition from no need to unmet need, and from unmet need to use”, the authors said, with this indicating a “higher prevalence of mobility limitations and MAP need overall among these groups”. They added: “Finally, marital or partnership status was not associated with transitioning to unmet need; however, single people were more likely to transition from unmet need to use compared with married or partnered people.” Jamie Danemayer, first author of the study from UCL Computer Science and UCL’s Global Disability Innovation Hub, said: “Our analysis suggests that there is a clear gender gap in access to mobility aids. “Though our data didn’t ascertain the reason why participants weren’t using mobility aids, other research tells us that women are often more likely than men to face obstacles such as cost barriers as a result of well-documented income disparities between genders. “Many mobility aids are designed for men rather than women, which we think may be a factor. “Using mobility aids can also make a disability visible, which can impact the safety and stigma experienced by women, in particular. “There’s a critical need for further research to identify and break down the barriers preventing women from accessing mobility aids that would improve their quality of life.” Professor Cathy Holloway, also from UCL, added: “Not having access to mobility aids when a person needs one can have a big impact on their independence, well-being and quality of life. “Our analysis suggests that women, in particular, regardless of other factors such as education and employment status, are not getting the support that they need.” Professor Shereen Hussein, senior author of the study and lead of the social care group at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, said: “The research provides compelling evidence of gender disparities in accessing assistive technology, suggesting that cost, design bias, and social stigma are likely to disproportionally affect women. “This underscores the need for inclusive, gender-sensitive approaches in the design, production and inclusivity of assistive technologies.”South Korea's president avoids an impeachment attempt over short-lived martial law
CARSON, Calif. — Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic scored in the first half, and the LA Galaxy won their record sixth MLS Cup championship with a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday. After striking twice in the first 13 minutes of the final with goals from their star forwards, the Galaxy nursed their lead through a scoreless second half to raise their league's biggest trophy for the first time since 2014. MLS' most successful franchise struggled through most of the ensuing decade, even finishing 26th in the 29-team league last year. But the Galaxy turned everything around this season with a high-scoring new lineup that finished second in the Western Conference and then streaked through the playoffs with a whopping 18 goals in five games to win another crown. Sean Nealis scored for the seventh-seeded Red Bulls, whose improbable charge through the playoffs ended one win shy of its first Cup championship. With the league's youngest roster, New York fell just short of becoming the lowest-seeded team to win MLS' playoff tournament under first-year German coach Sandro Schwarz. Galaxy goalkeeper John McCarthy made four saves to win his second MLS title in three seasons. He was the MVP of the 2022 MLS Cup Final for the Galaxy's crosstown rival, Los Angeles FC. The Galaxy won this title without perhaps their most important player. Riqui Puig, the playmaking midfielder from Barcelona who ran their offense impressively all season long, tore a ligament in his knee last week in the Western Conference final. Puig watched the game in a suit, but his teammates hadn't forgotten him: After his replacement, Gastón Brugman, set up LA's opening goal with a superb pass, Paintsil held up Puig's jersey to their fans during the celebration. Paintsil put the Galaxy ahead in the ninth minute when he ran onto that sublime pass from Brugman and pounded home his 14th MLS goal — including four in the playoffs — in the Ghanaian forward's outstanding first season. Just four minutes later, Joveljic sprinted past four New York defenders and chipped home the 21st goal of his outstanding year as the Galaxy's striker. Nealis got New York on the scoreboard in the 28th minute when he volleyed home a ball that got loose in LA's penalty area after a corner. The Galaxy's usually shaky defense gave up another handful of good chances before reaching halftime with a tenuous lead. The second half was lively, but scoreless. Red Bulls captain Emil Forsberg hit the outside of the post in the 72nd minute, while Gabriel Pec and Galaxy substitute Marco Reus nearly converted chances a few moments later. The ball got loose again in the Galaxy's penalty area in the third minute of extra time, but two Red Bulls couldn't finish. The Galaxy bench rushed onto the field and prematurely celebrated a victory in the seventh minute of injury time, only to be herded back off for another 30 seconds of play. The Galaxy finished 17-0-3 this season at their frequently renamed suburban stadium, where the sellout crowd of 26,812 for the final included several robust cheering sections of traveling Red Bulls supporters hoping to see their New Jersey-based club's breakthrough on MLS' biggest stage. The Galaxy's Greg Vanney became the fourth coach to win an MLS title with two clubs. The former Galaxy player also won it all with Toronto in 2017. The club famous for employing global stars from David Beckham and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Robbie Keane and Javier "Chicharito" Hernández rebuilt itself this season with lesser-known young talents from around the world. The Galaxy signed Pec from Brazil and the Ghanaian Paintsil out of Belgium, and the duo combined with incumbent Serbian striker Joveljic to form a potent attack that could outscore almost any MLS opponent. But the Galaxy also relied heavily on Puig, their Catalan catalyst and one of MLS' best players. Puig stayed in last week's game after injuring his knee, and he even delivered the decisive pass to Joveljic for the game's only goal. Get local news delivered to your inbox!Manchester City’s crisis deepened as they surrendered a three-goal lead late in the game to draw 3-3 against Feyenoord in the Champions League. Pep Guardiola’s side at least avoided the indignity of a sixth successive defeat in all competitions but alarm bells continue to ring at the Etihad Stadium after a dramatic late capitulation. A double from Erling Haaland – the first from the penalty spot – and a deflected effort from Ilkay Gundogan, all in the space of nine minutes either side of the break, looked to have ensured a return to winning ways. Yet Guardiola was left with his head in hands as Feyenoord roared back in the last 15 minutes with goals from Anis Hadj Moussa, Sergio Gimenez and David Hancko, two of them after Josko Gvardiol errors. City almost snatched a late winner when Jack Grealish hit the woodwork but there was no masking another dispiriting result. It was hardly the preparation City wanted for Sunday’s crunch trip to Liverpool, and the Feyenoord fans took great delight in rubbing that fact in. They sung the club anthem they share with Liverpool, You’ll Never Walk Alone, and chanted the name of their former manager Arne Slot, the current Reds boss. Guardiola arrived at the ground with a cut on the bridge of his nose and, once again, his side have been struck a nasty blow. Despite not being at their best, they had dominated early on against what seemed limited Dutch opposition. They threatened when a Gundogan shot was deflected wide and Haaland then went close to opening the scoring when he turned a header onto the post. Feyenoord goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther gifted City another chance when he passed straight to Bernardo Silva but Grealish’s fierce volley struck team-mate Phil Foden. Foden forced a save from Wellenreuther but City had a moment of alarm when Igor Paixao got behind the defence only to shoot tamely at Ederson. Nathan Ake missed the target with a header but some luck finally went City’s way just before the break when Quinten Timber, brother of Arsenal’s Jurrien, was harshly adjudged to have fouled Haaland. The Norwegian rammed home the resulting spot-kick and City returned re-energised for the second period. They won a corner when a Matheus Nunes shot was turned behind and Gundogan fired the hosts’ second – albeit with aid of a deflection – with a firm volley from the edge of the box. City turned up the heat and claimed their third soon after as Gundogan released Nunes with a long ball and his low cross was turned into the net by a sliding Haaland. 44' ⚽️ Man City 1-0 Feyenoord50' ⚽️ Man City 2-0 Feyenoord53' ⚽️ Man City 3-0 Feyenoord75' ⚽️ Man City 3-1 Feyenoord82' ⚽️ Man City 3-2 Feyenoord89' ⚽️ Man City 3-3 Feyenoord 🤯🤯🤯 #UCL — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) November 26, 2024 It seemed City were heading for a morale-lifting victory but a couple of Gvardiol errors changed the script. The Croatian, who had a torrid time in Saturday’s 4-0 thrashing by Tottenham, first horribly misplaced a backpass and allowed Moussa to nip in and round Ederson. Ordinarily that 75th-minute reply would have been a mere consolation and City would close out the game, but Gvardiol had another moment to forget eight minutes from time. Again he gave the ball away and Feyenoord pounced. The ball was lofted into the box and Jordan Lotomba fired a shot that glanced the post and deflected across goal, where Gimenez chested in. Ederson then blundered as he raced out of his area and was beaten by Paixao, who crossed for Hancko to head into an empty net. Amid some moments of unrest in the crowd, when objects were thrown, City tried to rally in stoppage time. Grealish had an effort deflected onto the bar but the hosts had to settle for a draw.TikTok's future in the U.S. appeared uncertain on Friday after a federal appeals court rejected a legal challenge to a law that requires the social media platform to cut ties with its China-based parent company or be banned by mid-January. A panel of three judges on The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled unanimously that the law withstood constitutional scrutiny, rebuffing arguments from the two companies that the statute violated their rights and the rights of TikTok users in the U.S. The government has said it wants ByteDance to divest its stakes in TikTok. But if it doesn't and the platform goes away, it would have a seismic impact on the lives of content creators who rely on the platform for income as well as users who use it for entertainment and connection. Here are some details on the ruling and what could happen next: What does the ruling say? In their lawsuit, TikTok and ByteDance, which is also a plaintiff in the case, had challenged the law on various fronts, arguing in part that the statute ran afoul of the First Amendment and was an unconstitutional bill of attainder that unfairly targeted the two companies. But the court sided with attorneys for the Justice Department who said that the government was attempting to address national security concerns and the way in which it chose to do so did not violate the constitution. The Justice Department has argued in court that TikTok poses a national security risk due to its connections to China. Officials say that Chinese authorities can compel ByteDance to hand over information on TikTok's U.S. patrons or use the platform to spread, or suppress, information. However, the U.S. hasn't publicly provided examples of that happening. The appeals court ruling, written by Judge Douglas Ginsburg, said the law was “carefully crafted to deal only with control by a foreign adversary." The judges also rejected the claim that the statute was an unlawful bill of attainder or a taking of property in violation of the Fifth Amendment. Furthermore, Ginsburg wrote the law did not violate the First Amendment because the government is not looking to “suppress content or require a certain mix of content” on TikTok. What happens next? TikTok and ByteDance are expected to appeal the case to the Supreme Court, but it's unclear whether the court will take up the case. TikTok indicated in a statement on Friday the two companies are preparing to take their case to high court, saying the Supreme Court has “an established historical record of protecting Americans’ right to free speech." "We expect they will do just that on this important constitutional issue,” a company spokesperson said. Alan Morrison, a professor at The George Washington University Law School, said he expects the Supreme Court to take up the case because of the novelty of the issues raised in the lawsuit. If that happens, attorneys for the two companies still have to convince the court to grant them an emergency stay that will prevent the government from enforcing the Jan. 19 divestiture deadline stipulated in the law, Morrison said. Such a move could drag out the process until the Justices make a ruling. Tiffany Cianci, a TikTok content creator who has supported the platform, said she was not shocked about the outcome of the court's ruling on Friday because lower courts typically defer to the executive branch on these types of cases. She believes the company will have a stronger case at the Supreme Court. “I believe that the next stages are more likely to produce a victory for TikTokers and for TikTok as a whole,” Cianci said. What about Trump? Another wild card is President-elect Donald Trump, who tried to ban TikTok during his first term but said during the recent presidential campaign that he is now against such action . The Trump transition team has not offered details on how Trump plans to carry out his pledge to “save TikTok." But spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in a statement last month that he plans to “deliver” on his campaign promises. After Trump takes office on Jan. 20th, it would fall on his Justice Department to enforce the law and punish any potential violators. Penalties would apply to any app stores that would violate a prohibition on TikTok and to internet hosting services which would be barred from supporting it. Some have speculated that Trump could ask his Justice Department to abstain from enforcing the law. But tech companies like Apple and Google, which offer TikTok's app on their app stores, would then have to trust that the administration would not come after them for any violations. Craig Singleton, senior director of the China program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, said enforcement discretion — or executive orders — can not override existing law, leaving Trump with “limited room for unilateral action." There are other things Trump could potentially do. It's possible he could invoke provisions of the law that allow the president to determine whether a sale or a similar transaction frees TikTok from “foreign adversary” control. Another option is to urge Congress to repeal the law. But that too would require support from congressional Republicans who have overwhelmingly supported the prospect of getting TikTok out of the hands of a Chinese company. In a statement issued Friday, Republican Rep. John Moolenaar of Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on China, said he was “optimistic that President Trump will facilitate an American takeover of TikTok” and allow its continued use in the United States. Is anyone trying to buy TikTok? ByteDance has said it won't sell TikTok . And even if it wanted to, a sale of the proprietary algorithm that powers TikTok is likely to get blocked under Chinese export controls that the country issued in 2020. That means if TikTok is sold without the algorithm, its likely that the buyer would only purchase a shell of the platform that doesn't contain the technology that made the app a cultural powerhouse. Still, some investors, including Trump’s former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and billionaire Frank McCourt, have expressed interest in buying it. This week, a spokesperson for McCourt’s Project Liberty initiative, which aims to protect online privacy, said participants in their bid have made informal commitments of more than $20 billion in capital. The spokesperson did not disclose the identity of the participants. Haleluya Hadero, The Associated Press
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said he was deeply saddened by the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh . In his condolence message, he said Dr. Singh was a distinguished statesman committed to the values of secularism and democracy. He was the Prime Minister who led India by upholding the values of democracy and secularism. In his political career, he always maintained his loyalty to the Constitution. Manmohan Singh’s absence is a great loss for democratic India, he said. Published - December 27, 2024 04:12 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Kerala
LA Galaxy win record 6th MLS CupSEATTLE — Oliver Bjorkstrand scored twice and Philipp Grubauer made 33 saves as the Seattle Kraken beat the Boston Bruins 5-1 on Thursday night. Jaden Schwartz and Vince Dunn also scored for the Kraken. Jared McCann had an empty-net goal and an assist, and Shane Wright added two assists. Brad Marchand scored on a penalty shot for Boston in the second period. Seattle jumped to a 2-0 lead early in the first. Bjorkstrand scored on a power play 24 seconds into the game, just eight seconds after David Pastrnak took a double minor for high-sticking. Schwartz backhanded the puck over goalie Joonas Korpisalo about five minutes later. Dunn batted the puck into Boston’s net early in the third period and the goal stood after a replay review. Seattle made it 4-1 when Wright set up Bjorkstrand for his 11th goal at 9:16. Zegras has knee surgery: Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras will be out for six weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. Five Star General, the winner of the last two Longacres Miles at Emerald Downs, has been retired from racing and will not attempt to become the first three-time winner of the most prestigious horse race in the Northwest. Five Star General owner Ken Alhadeff, whose grandfather created the Longacres Mile in 1935, has sold half-interest in the horse to Covilar, a racing and breeding operation in Virginia. The horse will begin a career as a stallion next year at Covilar’s Owl Hollow Farm near Floyd, Va. Five Star General became the fifth horse to win the Longacres Mile twice and finished in the top three the past five years. No other horse has finished in the top three of the race more than three times, and he tied the record for oldest winner last year when he won at 8. BOULDER, Colo. — Travis Hunter is the The Associated Press college football player of the year, receiving 26 of 43 votes Thursday from a panel of AP Top 25 voters. Boise State tailback Ashton Jeanty finished second with 16 votes and Arizona State running back Cameron Skattebo received one vote. Hunter kept piling up the hardware later Thursday night. He won the Walter Camp Award as player of the year along with the Chuck Bednarik Award as the top defensive player and the Biletnikoff Award for the best wide receiver. The Jim Thorpe Award as the best defensive back went to Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron, who led the SEC with five interceptions. Jeanty won the Maxwell Award as college football’s top player and the Doak Walker Award for the nation’s top running back after leading the nation with 2,497 yards and 29 touchdowns. Miami’s Cam Ward was the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Year award winner with a nation-best 36 passing touchdowns along with 4,123 passing yards. The coach of the year was Indiana’s Curt Cignetti, who led his team to the playoffs after being picked to finish 17th of 18 Big Ten teams. South Carolina defensive end Kyle Kennard captured the Bronco Nagurski Trophy as the top defensive player. Georgia’s Jalon Walker won the Butkus Award as the nation’s best linebacker. Ohio State center Seth McLaughlin won the Rimington Trophy. Texas left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. was the Outland Trophy winner as the top interior lineman. The top punter was USC’s Eddie Czaplicki, who captured the Ray Guy Award. Louisiana’s Kenneth Almendares was picked as the top placekicker, winning the Lou Groza Award. Rodriguez returning to West Virginia: Rich Rodriguez is returning to West Virginia for a second stint as head coach at his alma mater. UNLV hires Mullen: UNLV is hiring former Florida and Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen as head coach. FCS title game going back to Tennessee: The NCAA is taking its Football Championship Subdivision title game back to Tennessee, with games at the end of the 2025 and 2026 seasons played in Nashville on the Vanderbilt campus. Basketball: LeBron James was ruled out of the Lakers’ game at Minnesota on Friday due to soreness in his left foot. College: Louisville approved a five-year contract extension for AD Josh Heird . Pro football: The Broncos signed left tackle Garett Bolles to a four-year extension. ... Houston receiver Nico Collins was fined about $5,000 for throwing a football into the stands after a touchdown. Court: Raiders player Charles Snowden was “passed out” behind the wheel of a Jeep Cherokee with its engine running before his arrest on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. ... The West Coast Conference is suing Grand Canyon University over breach of contract after the school changed course and decided to join the Mountain West Conference. ... The trial against Rays shortstop Wander Franco was postponed and scheduled to resume June 2, 2025. Motor sports: Front Row Motorsports , one of two teams suing NASCAR in federal court, accused the stock car series of rejecting the planned purchase of a charter from Stewart-Haas Racing unless the lawsuit was dropped. Golf: Pro Shop , the new golf media company led by “Full Swing” executive producer Chad Mumm , announced a deal with the PGA Tour that brings back The Skins Game for the first time since 2008. ... Andy Sullivan shot 8-under 64 to take a one-stroke lead at the Alfred Dunhill Championship. Tennis: Three-time major champion Stan Wawrinka was among nine wild-card entries awarded for the Australian Open in January.
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