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Where Is JonBenet Ramsey's Brother Burke? Inside His Life After Her Murder439 Shares in Vanguard Communication Services ETF (NYSEARCA:VOX) Acquired by Larson Financial Group LLCThe NRL will not allow Ezra Mam to serve part of his proposed nine-game ban in the pre-season All-Stars clash, meaning the entire suspension must be taken with Brisbane. Mam was sent an NRL breach notice on Monday for bringing both the game and Broncos into disrepute, after his high-profile driving charges in October. AAP has been told that part of the breach notice rules Mam out for the first third of the NRL season. He has five business days to respond, meaning he can wait until the new year to decide if he wants to challenge the suspension. Players can ordinarily apply to have representative matches counted towards bans, including the pre-season All-Stars fixture. Both Latrell Mitchell and Josh Addo-Carr currently have applications in with the NRL to do precisely that, as a result of their current bans relating to off-field matters. Mam would ordinarily be eligible to play in the All-Stars match, as one of the game's highest-profile Indigenous players. But it is understood he will not have the ability to count the game to his ban, with the five-eighth having never previously featured in the representative fixture. It means that if he does accept the ban, Mam will be unable to return for Brisbane's Magic Round clash with Penrith. Instead, he will have to wait another week to come back against South Sydney in round 10 on May 9 at Accor Stadium. Mam's ban looms as his most significant punishment for crossing onto the wrong side of the road and causing a head-on crash in October, while driving unlicensed on a cocktail of drugs. The 22-year-old was subsequently fined $850 in Brisbane Magistrates Court last Monday, and had his license suspended for nine months. Mam's legal punishment has been heavily criticised as too lenient, with Queensland's deputy premier labelling it as "a slap on the wrist". On the field, the playmaker's looming ban increased the importance of Ben Hunt's signing at the Broncos. Hunt will now likely partner Adam Reynolds in the halves for the opening two months of the season. It is then possible he could revert to hooker after that, if both Reynolds and Mam are fit, sharing the dummy-half duties with Billy Walters. Mam's absence does loom as a blow to Brisbane as they attempt to return to their best under Michael Maguire. The No.6 was the Dally M five-eighth of the year in 2023, with his hat-trick in that year's grand final marking one of the greatest ever performances in a losing team. But like the rest of the Broncos team he was unable to recapture his best on a consistent basis in 2024, as Brisbane slumped to 12th on the ladder and coach Kevin Walters was axed. Mam has since issued a public apology over the driving charges, which have headlined an unsavoury off-season at the club.

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Jake Smolarek Unveils the Impact of Business Coaching on Strategic Financial DecisionsENGLEWOOD — Nik Bonitto is a friend to his community and a nightmare to opposing quarterbacks. The Broncos outside linebacker volunteered last week for two hours at an event he organized with Food Bank of the Rockies to provide about 200 families with complete Thanksgiving meals. Bonitto personally handed out turkeys, stuffing and produce to food insecure Aurora residents seeking help around the holidays. “I feel like around this time of the year is the time for giving. I just wanted to do my part for the community. Do whatever I can,” Bonitto told The Denver Gazette after practice at Broncos Park. “I’m thankful for everything. Just life in general.” Bonitto wants to share. Because he’s eating well for the Broncos. Their third-year pro and second-round draft pick (Oklahoma) has joined the NFL’s elite pass rushers. Last week, in a road win over the Raiders, Bonitto strip-sacked Las Vegas quarterback Desmond Ridder for his 10th sack of the season. “Nik, since I got here, has always helped me with pass rush. It’s something he’s comfortable with, as you can tell. He’s always picking on it and really getting into the detail with it,” rookie outside linebacker Jonah Elliss said. “Obviously, it’s his speed. His feel for where the quarterback is on the field is elite. It’s something that’s unique. He’s rushing against his tackle, but he always knows where the quarterback is (located).” It made Bonitto the first double-digit Broncos sacker since 2018; going back to Von Miller (14.5) and Bradley Chubb (12). He's got five more games — starting at home Monday night against the Browns — to keep building on his breakout year. Did Bonitto envision reaching 10 sacks this season? “I always definitely knew I could do it. I don’t know if this makes sense. But it still doesn’t feel real. You know what I’m saying?” Bonitto told The Denver Gazette. “Just being able to say I did it, it’s still kind of funny to say. But I definitely had the confidence.” Bonitto’s path to NFL success is a lesson in patience. He was a four-star linebacker prospect from St. Thomas Aquinas High School (Ft. Lauderdale) who chose Oklahoma over Florida, Georgia, Illinois and others. But the Sooners redshirted Bonitto as a freshman. He stuck with it to be named second-team All American (AP) in 2020 and second-team All-Big 12 section in 2021. He posted 18.5 career sacks at OU. “I feel like really going back to high school, too. Going to the school I went to, there were always guys that were five stars and four stars ahead of me. To just continue the process, keep going, wait my turn. ... In college, having to do the same thing with redshirting. Being able to develop and keep getting better to the point where I could play. Obviously, the same thing here. It’s a process with everything. You can’t really get discouraged. I know I’ve been through it a lot in my life. Cleveland Browns WR Jerry Jeudy says 'it's time to perform' against the Broncos in Monday's return “So, it never kind of phased me.” NFL production didn’t happen overnight, either. Bonitto started in five games over his first two seasons. What changed in Year 3? “His improvement really came through the run game,” defensive coordinator Vance Joseph said. “The more you can play, the more chances you can rush. If you’re only ... a rusher, we can’t play you every down. As Nik improves, he’s gotten strong in the run game. He’s playing the run very well. That’s allowed him to have more rushes. Being a firmer player on the edge has allowed him to rush more often. Now his special trait has shown and that’s pass rushing. ... Obviously with multiple rushes, he is going to win his share.” Bonitto’s other special trait — kindness — was on display in Aurora last week. It began a few years ago when ex-Broncos safety Kareem Jackson first partnered with Food Bank of the Rockies to distribute Thanksgiving food. The Broncos released Jackson last December. That’s when Bonitto decided to take over the charitable effort. “What really resonated for us was the time that he took to be able to do something like this for our community,” said Joanna Wise, press relations manager at Food Bank of the Rockies. “Not only did it mean a lot to our neighbors who were able to attend that event, but I think it was also a great way for him to be able to his platform to raise awareness about the issue of hunger and hopefully inspire some other community members to get involved this holiday season.” Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto (center) distributes Thanksgiving meals with teammates on Nov. 18, 2024, in Aurora with the help of Food Bank of the Rockies. Bonitto purchased the food, with a matching donation from the Broncos, to make the recent turkey giveaway happen. Bonitto also recruited several teammates — including OLB Jonathon Cooper, CB Keidron Smith and S Delarrin Turner-Yell — to join him at the event sponsored by Food Bank of the Rockies and the local nonprofit Aurora Community Connection. “It was really cool, especially with the guys who supported, to see how we can come together and help out the community,” Bonitto said. “I know they were really grateful to be a part of that. Seeing the people and the smiles it puts on their faces is huge for us. ... The way I was raised, I was always taught to not be selfish.” Bonitto will be eligible for a contract extension this offseason. His strong 2024 campaign ensures he will be well compensated as one of the NFL’s emerging top pass rushers. Does he envision himself playing long-term for the Broncos? Bonitto told The Denver Gazette: “A thousand percent.” “At the end of the day, this is the team that took a chance on me in the draft,” Bonitto continued. “They were able to get me and believed in me. So, I would definitely love to stay here and just be a part of this.”BENTON, La. -- The 48th edition of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl is two days away. While its original matchup had to be changed, Louisiana Tech filling in for Marshall is a great backup plan. The Bulldogs made it to Shreveport Christmas Day and for a program that's already experienced altered postseason plans, changing practice venues Thursday is no big deal. LA Tech was forced to move indoors to the 3:16 Field House at Cypress Baptist in Benton because of weather. Selected almost two weeks ago to replace the Thundering Herd, wide receiver Tru Edwards said the news came as a shock. "At first I didn't believe it because my head coach (Sonny Cumbie) called me and he was like, Tru, you might want to go turn around. I was passing Independence Stadium that we're going to play in, and I just didn't believe him at first. So I actually kept driving and I ended up driving all the way back to Texas. And he told me again, he was like, we seriously have a bowl game. I was like, man, alright and then packed my bags and went back to my apartment in Ruston," Edwards added with a smile. Shreveport native Ja'Marion Kennedy, said, "I was laying down in bed, you know resting my body and I got a call from my coach. He was like hey get up, it was like 2:00 (in the afternoon) and you know, I got up and he was like, Man, I got some news for you, You going back home and playing a bowl game. I was like, 'What, no way.' He was like, it's true, so we here." Army's been handling Indy Bowl prep since they were chosen December 8. The Black Knights had to scrap whatever plans they had against Marshall and shift to Louisiana Tech, but other that than, everything's been on schedule for the West Point cadets. After practice on Christmas, quarterback Bryson Daily said they're looking forward to facing the Bulldogs and head coach Jeff Monken is keeping them on task. "Yeah, 100%. You know, we have the opportunity to get a bad taste out of our mouth with an extra game here at the bowl game. So, I mean, that's our goal right now. Just to fight our tails off and get a last win with this brotherhood. "Bowl weeks, you know, are very interesting compared to other weeks of practice. You get to kind of savor the season, all you've accomplished and just get to hang out and have fun with the guys. But when we step on that practice field, it's football like normal. So he's (Coach Monken) done a good job of keeping us focused in that area." Game time between the Black Knights and Bulldogs is set for 8:15 p.m. December 28.

Social Media Has Beef With a Black Man Set to Play Snape in New ‘Harry Potter’ TV SeriesKathmandu, Nov. 30: The four-day-long 6th Asian Population Association (APA) Conference ended on Saturday with intensive debates and deliberations from politicians, scholars, practitioners, demographers and officials from different countries. Starting on November 27, the 6th APA Conference witnessed policymakers, researchers, and international experts and their discussions on the pressing demographic issues of Asia. In the concluding remarks, Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Sharat Singh Bhandari praised the APA Conference for providing a great platform for dialogue and collaboration on pressing demographic challenges facing Asia. Minister Bhandari also made commitments to improving the lives of Nepali migrant workers by enhancing their legal protection, access to healthcare, and skills development. The National Organizing Committee stated that the conference featured 237 presentations and 186 poster presentations, spanning over 17 themes, along with 59 oral sessions and four poster sessions. The presentations were about population dynamics including aging populations, migration, gender equality, health disparities, and the implications of climate change. The conference explored the complex interplay between social, economic, and demographic factors, leveraging contemporary demographic data and analysis to address critical population challenges, Chairperson of the National Organizing Committee of 6th APA Conference Prof Dr Yogendra Bahadur Gurung stated. "It aimed to foster collaborative discussions and provide innovative solutions to address the pressing demographic challenges in Asia, ultimately contributing to sustainable development efforts in this region," Prof Dr Gurung said. The conference discussed the Asian countries' major characteristics in population dynamics and stated that East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia are experiencing significant demographic shifts, including low fertility rates, increasing life expectancy, and evolving marriage patterns. The scholars at the conference stated that the rise of digital nomads is reshaping migration and labor markets, contributing to developing economies but facing challenges in taxation, stability, and integration. Education and policy investments were key to harnessing human capital, achieving demographic dividends, and ensuring sustainable development, the scholars highlighted in their presentations. According to the scholars present at the 6th APA, marriage patterns and fertility decisions are influenced by factors like education, gender attitudes, and economic conditions, leading to delayed marriages in some countries. Likewise, the experts stated that gender-specific interventions are crucial for improving maternal and child health and addressing issues like stunting, anemia, and low birth weight. As stated, climate change impacts have intensified food insecurity and health risks, particularly for the population engaged in agriculture and those living in coastal. The conference concluded that girl trafficking in Nepal's border regions persisted despite awareness. "Gender, societal norms, culture, and poverty influenced health, contraceptive use, disease prevention, mental health, education, and empowerment, requiring culturally sensitive interventions," the conference concluded. Concluding that migration was shaped by cultural norms, care needs, and systemic challenges, the conference has made a recommendation that the labour migration policies should ensure access to education, healthcare, social security, and protection from harm. It said that parental migration impacts children's mental health, with higher risks for internal migrants’ children. According to Prof Dr Gurung, who is also the Head of the Central Department of Population Studies of Tribhuvan University, the overall presentations in all sessions emphasized critical areas for policy reform and development across Asia. "Key topics included migrant rights, labor conditions, reproductive health, and gender-sensitive policies. The discussions also highlighted the need for family support for migrant workers, the importance of sub-national population projections, and the growing demand for urban resilience in rapidly expanding cities." Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli had inaugurated the 6th APA Conference which was organized by the Central Department of Population Studies, Tribhuvan University, and supported by the Government of Nepal, International Organization for Migration (IOM), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and other organizations.(RSS)

BREAKING NEWS Caitlin Clark mourns death of Iowa basketball analyst from cancer at 41 READ MORE: Caitlin Clark supports boyfriend's basketball team from the stands By JACK BEZANTS Published: 22:42 GMT, 23 December 2024 | Updated: 23:07 GMT, 23 December 2024 e-mail View comments Caitlin Clark has paid tribute to a former Iowa basketball analyst who has died just before Christmas from cancer at the age of 41. Jamie Cavey-Lang, who also played for Iowa, passed away over the weekend leaving behind her husband and three children. And as news of her passing was announced, Clark paid tribute by sharing a picture of her being interviewed by Cavey-Lang back in February at Iowa. 'Will cherish the special moments we got to share with you,' Clark wrote as the caption, alongside four black-heart emojis. Iowa women's basketball also paid tribute to Cavey-Lang on Monday, writing on Instagram: 'The voice of our favorite memories. 'Jamie brought joy to all she encountered. She was an All-B1G competitor and an enthusiastic and entertaining color analyst. Caitlin Clark paid tribute a former Iowa basketball analyst who has died at the age 41 Clark took to social media after learning about the death of Jamie Cavey-Lang at the age of 41 'More importantly, she was an incredible friend and mother. Rest in peace, Jamie Cavey Lang. We're forever grateful you are part of the Hawkeye family.' Clark left Iowa and college basketball for the WNBA earlier in the year , being taken as first pick by the Indiana Fever and driving interest in the league to unprecedented levels. Earlier in December, Clark was named athlete of the year by TIME magazine for her transformative impact on women's basketball. Reflecting on her year, Clark said: 'I've been able to captivate so many people that have never watched women's sports, let alone women's basketball, and turn them into fans.' She added: 'Personally, I'm just scratching the surface of what I can do and hopefully how I can change the world and impact people. 'There's also been so many people that are not involved in women's sports, that are just in the workforce, or whatever they do, and they're just like, ‘Thank you for what you do for women.’ I've heard that a million times.' Instagram Caitlin Clark Iowa Share or comment on this article: Caitlin Clark mourns death of Iowa basketball analyst from cancer at 41 e-mail Add commentNone

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Academic and Indigenous commentator Anthony Dillon says Aussies should be proud to celebrate their national day and not be swept up in the cancel culture movement. Australia Day is generally celebrated on Jan. 26 each year, but in recent times, has become more contentious due to its connection with European colonialism. However, amid community backlash, management at Australian Venue Co. quickly retracted its decision, but some patrons have been left with a sour taste in the mouth and will be giving their pubs the snub. Dillon, a researcher at the Australian Catholic University, told The Epoch Times he was, at first, taken aback by how quickly the events unfolded, and how fast the hotel chain reversed its decision. “When I first heard [Australia Day] had been banned, I just thought it was ’more woke-ism,'” Dillon said, adding that it was “not helpful for Aboriginal people.” Dillon gave credit to Australian Venue Co. for apologising so quickly, and noted that the “culture wars” have been alive and well in Australia for at least two to three decades. The academic reminded Australians they did not need to accept woke rhetoric. One of the most recent examples, Dillon says, was supermarket giant Woolworths declining to stock Australia Day items earlier this year. “We don’t have to tolerate nonsense,” he said, adding that Australia Day is, and should always be, about celebrating what’s great about the nation. “It’s not disrespecting Aboriginal people in any way,” Dillon said. “If you’re not Indigenous Australian, don’t let anyone tell you it’s offensive. “That’s their opinion, not fact.” Dillon said the “no” vote prevailing in last year’s failed Voice referendum, as well as Donald Trump’s victory at the U.S. presidential election should cause a shift in the political mood and allow people the chance to think and act freely. Australia Day commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet from Great Britain in 1788, which marked the beginning of European colonisation of the continent. While some argue the day is an important national celebration of Australia’s values, there have been calls from some corners—particularly amid the global cancel culture push—to change the date as it could be deemed offensive to Indigenous people—protest groups may sometimes call it “Invasion Day.”Two Marylanders face new competition in bid for DNC chairLAS VEGAS — Dajuan Harris scored 14 points and top-ranked Kansas withstood the ejection of star center Hunter Dickinson to beat No. 11 Duke 75-72 in the Vegas Showdown on Friday night. Dickinson, who entered the game averaging 17.8 points and 10.4 rebounds, received a fragrant-2 foul and was ejected for kicking the Blue Devils’ Maliq Brown in the head midway through the second half. Highly touted Duke freshman Cooper Flagg took advantage of Dickinson's absence, and the Blue Devils kept it close all the way to the buzzer. Zeke Mayo added 12 points for Kansas (6-0), and Dickinson and AJ Storr each scored 11. Tyrese Proctor led Duke (4-2) with 15 points, Flagg scored 13, Kon Knueppel had 11 and Sion James finished with 10. Mayo put Kansas ahead for good when he made a jumper with 1:57 left for a 73-71 lead. Flagg hit a free throw for Duke and Rylan Griffen answered with two foul shots with 2 seconds left. Kansas has won four of the past five meetings with the Blue Devils and six of eight. Nine of the past 10 meetings have been decided by single digits. Kansas forward KJ Adams (24) the ball against Duke guard/forward Cooper Flagg (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, in Las Vegas. Credit: AP/Lucas Peltier Takeaways Kansas: Overcoming the loss of Dickinson could serve the Jayhawks well later in the season. Duke: Flagg had six points when Dickinson went out, but then on four trips to the lane had two dunks, a layup and a free throw. Key moment Knueppel had a 3-point try rim out at the buzzer that would have forced overtime. Key stat Duke shot 50% from the field and 42.3% from 3-point range. Kansas shot 49.1% overall and 47.1% from 3. Kansas forward KJ Adams (24) reacts after scoring against Duke during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, in Las Vegas. Credit: AP/Lucas Peltier Up next Kansas hosts Furman on Saturday. Duke is home against Seattle on Friday.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are back in first place in the NFC South and again in control of their playoff hopes. Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. showed the poise in his first NFL start the Falcons will need to take advantage of their opportunity to end a six-year playoff drought. Powered by a big-play defense that produced two pick-6s, a solid starting debut by Penix and two rushing touchdowns by Bijan Robinson, the Falcons cruised past the hapless New York Giants 34-7 on Sunday. On Sunday night, the Falcons (8-7) received the assist they needed when Tampa Bay lost at Dallas . Because the Falcons swept the Buccaneers, they hold the tiebreaker advantage if they remain tied atop the division. The Falcons have games remaining at Washington on Sunday night and at home against Carolina to close the regular season. If Atlanta wins both games, it would win the division and have a home playoff game. The Falcons are assured of their best record since a 10-6 finish under coach Dan Quinn in 2017, their most recent playoff season. Quinn is in his first season as Washington’s coach and has led the Commanders (10-5) to three straight wins, including Sunday’s 36-33 victory over Philadelphia. RELATED COVERAGE The Darnold-Jefferson connection is thriving for the surging Vikings Patriots coach Jerod Mayo believes narrow loss to Bills shows potential of his young team Garrett’s comments about his future add wrinkle to Browns’ worst season since 0-16 in 2017 Penix, the No. 8 overall pick in this year’s NFL draft, was promoted after coach Raheem Morris benched Kirk Cousins. Penix completed 18 of 27 passes for 202 yards with one interception on a pass that should have been caught by tight end Kyle Pitts. Penix is not a dual-threat quarterback, but he showed the ability to escape pressure in the pocket that Cousins lacks following his 2023 Achilles tendon injury. The left-hander’s superior arm strength also was immediately obvious. What’s working Robinson’s production provided a safety net for the offense which helped make for a smooth transition to Penix. Robinson had scoring runs of 2 and 4 yards. Robinson has rushed for 10 touchdowns this season. He’s the first Atlanta player with 10 more more rushing touchdowns since Devonta Freeman during the 2016 Super Bowl season. Robinson ran for 94 yards on 22 carries and had 103 yards from scrimmage. His 11th game this season with at least 100 yards from scrimmage are the most for the Falcons since Warrick Dunn’s 11 in 2005. Morris said Robinson deserves to be considered with Philadelphia’s Saquon Barkley in discussions regarding the league’s top running backs. “Bijan has been outstanding all year in the things that he’s able to do,” Morris said. “He’s special. If it wasn’t for this other guy out in Philly, he’d get a lot more recognition across the league. But that guy is having a special year, and Bijan’s not far behind him.” What needs help With kicker Younghoe Koo on injured reserve and watching from the sideline, Riley Patterson was wide left on his first field-goal attempt from 43 yards. Patterson rebounded to make attempts from 52 and 37 yards. Stock up Jessie Bates III and Matthew Judon each had a pick-6 to highlight a day of big plays for the defense. Arnold Ebiketie had his fifth sack of the season and added a fumble recovery. Kaden Ellis added a strip-sack. He also has five sacks this season, including sacks in four consecutive games. It is the longest streak for Atlanta since Patrick Kerney had sacks in five straight games in 2001. Stock down There was some thought that a change at quarterback could be good news for Pitts, who often seemed to be missing in action with Cousins running the offense. After all, a tight end often is a natural target for quick passes from a rookie making his first start. Instead, Pitts had a poor start to the Penix era when he bobbled his first pass from the left-hander, creating an interception by cornerback Cor’Dale Flott. Pitts caught a 7-yard pass on his only other target. For the season, Pitts has 41 catches for 543 yards and three touchdowns. Injuries There will be much interest in this week’s injury report after WR Drake London (hamstring) was hurt in the second half. Morris provided an optimistic postgame outlook on London. CB Antonio Hamilton (quad) did not return after leaving the game in the first half. Key number 8: Bates has four interceptions and four forced fumbles. His combined eight forced turnovers lead the NFL. Next steps The game against Jayden Daniels and the Commanders is a reminder Penix was only the fourth of six quarterbacks selected in the first round of the NFL draft. Daniels, from LSU, was the No. 2 overall pick behind Caleb Williams by Chicago. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

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