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Jimmy Carter was respectively known as St Jimmy - universally revered for his good deeds in the poorest countries in the world and for the impeccable moral probity of his character, writes JONATHAN AITKEN
History is made in BBC One’s latest Christmas special, as of a British police detective parachuted into the sleepy (and entirely fictional) Caribbean island of Saint Marie. But as he dons the droopy green sun hat of DI Mervin Wilson, he has his work cut out in a fun, feature-length instalment that tries to pull off several demanding tasks simultaneously. Firstly, the episode must introduce DI Wilson as a fully rounded replacement for Secondly, it has to serve up a distinctive dollop of Christmas cheer on a weekend when heave under a dead weight of tinsel and season’s greetings. Oh, and it has to deliver a satisfying murder mystery with the inevitable loose ends tied up by the closing credits. That’s a tall order – too tall perhaps. There are moments when this Christmas one-off threatens to lose its footing and tumble head over heels like Santa slipping on a dodgy roof tile. The good news is that Gilet is a great addition to the series. His phlegmatic, crotchety persona harks back to the OG policeman abroad, Richard Poole (the harrumphing Ben Miller). Poole was forever grumbling about life on a glorious tropical island. DI Wilson has some of that same Columbo-esque energy, complaining early on that visiting Saint Marie is “like stepping back in time”. But there’s deep sadness under that glum exterior, and it is revealed that he came to the island hoping to connect with his mother, whom he had never known. He also seems not to have any friends back in London – revealing to DS Naomi Thomas (Shantol Jackson) that he always volunteered to work at Christmas because he didn’t have much else on. The episode also brims with yuletide conviviality. As it was no doubt filmed months ago, in sunny Guadeloupe, conjuring the season’s charm must have been a challenge. But it pulls it off, with a heart-warming subplot in which Danny John-Jules’s officer Dwayne Myers pulls out all the stops to spend 25 December with his ageing dad Nelson (Ram John Holder), who he suspects may not have too many more Christmases left in him. Dwayne follows this up by announcing he is stepping down as a policeman so that he can have more quality time with his father (it is Jules’s second exit from after he previously took time away in 2022). Where the instalment falls down is in its manically convoluted murder plot. You know that internet meme from , in which a wild-eyed Charlie Day stands in front of a cork-board map criss-crossed with red lines? That is what this storyline feels like, as the holidaying Wilson is asked to delay his return to London to help the local police investigate the double killing of two men, both dressed as Santa. The two have seemingly been killed with the same gun – at the same time. Oh, and there is another near-victim, again done up as Father Christmas and pinged with a bullet at the very moment his fellow Santas were shot dead. Untangling the mystery is a tremendously fiddly undertaking, and I’m still not sure I entirely understand it all. I won’t spoil it here – suffice to say it’s a bonkers combination of Agatha Christie’s and Oliver Stone’s , with several potential culprits and enough deep-fried red herrings to stock a chipper on Christmas Eve. It’s all quite baffling, and not even DI Wilson appears to fully understand it as he breaks down the details of the murder. But then, the crimes – and the idea they need to make any sense at all – have always taken a back seat on . Far more important is the fact that the new DI strikes up an instant connection with the support crew of DS Thomas and police chief Commissioner Selwyn Patterson (Don Warrington). The chemistry is great, the sunshine a balm at this time of year – and the Christmas spirit appropriately festive. You could go down a tropical rabbit hole trying to unravel the complicated plot. But bah humbug to that. What is really important is that has a compelling new lead detective. To grumble about the twisting, turning story would be to indulge in criminal levels of nitpicking.Jimmy Carter: Many evolutions for a centenarian ‘citizen of the world’TORONTO - Bruce Brown intercepted a pass and streaked down the court, driving past some token defence from Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson for a one-handed slam dunk. Brown’s Toronto Raptors teammates burst off the home team’s bench, cheering for the veteran forward. “It’s just because they didn’t think I can jump, because I haven’t jumped really, or they haven’t seen it, and then they didn’t see it the last year,” Brown said, adding he knew he would dunk as soon as he crossed half-court. “I told them I could do it and I was like, ‘if I get the chance to, I’mma dunk it.’” It was Brown’s first dunk in eight months as he scored 12 points and had three rebounds off the bench in his season debut on Sunday as Toronto lost to Atlanta 136-107. He’d missed the first 31 games of the Raptors season as he recovered from arthroscopic knee surgery on Sept. 20, a process that took longer than he expected. “I thought I was gonna be out like six to eight weeks but some things didn’t go my way,” said Brown. “There was a lot of swelling in there for a while. “Things happened, and then I was supposed to come back, like, three, four weeks ago, but there was still swelling there, so they told me to take my time.” Brown averaged 9.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.3 blocks over 34 games with the Raptors last season. He was traded from the Indiana Pacers to Toronto on Jan. 18 as part of a package for all-star forward Pascal Siakam. He’s averaged 8.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists over his career in 416 games with the Detroit Pistons, Brooklyn Nets, Denver Nuggets, Indiana and Toronto. Brown’s return doesn’t just add depth to the Raptors’ lineup, but brings some much-needed energy to a struggling team that has lost 10 in a row. “You see him get out there and put his body on the line after being out for so long,” said Scottie Barnes, who led Toronto with 19 points, eight rebounds, and five assists but eight turnovers in the loss. “He’s making himself so tired out there just guarding, pushing himself. That’s what the team needs. “We’ve all got to match that energy every single night. That’s the effort we’re going to need in order to win games.” Head coach Darko Rajakovic said that fatigue is a major factor in the NBA’s longest active losing skid. He said that a lack of focus played a role in Toronto’s season-high 31 turnovers on Sunday. “We hit a wall. We look tired. We look drained,” said Rajakovic. “Guys are not in a rhythm. That’s the reality that we’re in right now. We’ve got to find a way to get out of it.” It was the third consecutive game where the Raptors had given up over 130 points, and second 29-point blowout in a row. “Getting beat by 30, man, at home — that’s unacceptable,” said Barnes. “We can’t be doing that. We got to go out there and play harder, be smarter. “We had a lot of turnovers today. We can’t allow this to happen.” Brown was more optimistic. “We just need some rest, and we’ll push through it,” he said, noting that a stomach flu had spread through Toronto’s locker room. “I mean, all teams have this at some point, even championship teams, so we’ll push through it. We’ll be fine.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 29, 2024.
Southampton captain Jack Stephens was sent off for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair as the Premier League’s bottom club were thrashed 5-1 by high-flying Chelsea. Defender Stephens saw red in the 39th minute at St Mary’s, having tugged the curls of Cucurella during an inexplicable moment of madness while Saints were preparing to take a corner. Chelsea already led 3-1 at that stage thanks to goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke after Southampton midfielder Joe Aribo briefly cancelled out Axel Disasi’s early opener. Second-half finishes from Cole Palmer and Jadon Sancho piled more misery on Russell Martin’s men. Cole Palmer was among the goals at St Mary’s (Andrew Matthews/PA) Stephens’ ridiculous dismissal was the headline mistake of a catalogue of errors from the beleaguered hosts as they slipped seven points from safety following an 11th defeat of a dismal season. Chelsea, who stretched their unbeaten run to six top-flight games, could easily have won by more as they hit the woodwork three times, in addition to squandering a host of chances. Blues head coach Enzo Maresca had warned his players to expect their “toughest game” of the season in Hampshire before making seven changes following Sunday’s impressive 3-0 win over Aston Villa. Blues goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen made his Premier League debut as part of the squad rotation, while depleted Southampton were missing a host of key players through a combination of injury and suspension. Jorgensen, a £20million summer arrival from Villarreal, was forced into a second-minute save to deny Aribo following Walker-Peters’ cross, albeit the latter was subsequently flagged offside. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Chelsea edged ahead just five minutes later. Captain Enzo Fernandez delivered a dangerous inswinging corner from the left and Disasi escaped the Saints defence to head home from a yard out. Despite falling behind, Southampton’s start was relatively encouraging and they were rewarded with an 11th-minute leveller. Walker-Peters again provided the creativity, easily beating Fernandez close to the left byline before delivering a low cross for Aribo to sweep home. From that moment on, it was downhill for Martin’s team. Chelsea were gifted back the lead in the 17th minute when an attempted pass from advanced Saints goalkeeper Joe Lumley to Walker-Peters was intercepted by Madueke, who slipped in Nkunku to slot into the unguarded net. Christopher Nkunku capitalised on a Southampton mistake (Andrew Matthews/PA) Fourth-choice Saints keeper Lumley, selected in the absence of Aaron Ramsdale and Gavin Bazunu and amid the poor form of Alex McCarthy, partially redeemed himself by turning a Palmer effort on to the right post. Tosin Adarabioyo headed against the crossbar from the resulting corner before Madueke doubled the visitors’ lead in the 34th minute by cutting inside Ryan Manning to delightfully curl into the bottom left corner. Southampton repeatedly invited pressure with their risky attempts to play out from defence and they suffered another self-inflicted setback just before the break. After referee Tony Harrington was called to the pitch-side monitor by VAR, Stephens was dismissed for the second time this term following a foolish tangle with Cucurella in the Chelsea penalty area as James Bree waited to take the set-piece. Adarabioyo lashed against the right post and Madueke was twice denied by Lumley as Chelsea sought to increase their advantage following the restart. Jack Stephens leaves the pitch after being shown a red card (Andrew Matthews/PA) Southampton almost halved their deficit before Madueke’s opportunities when Jorgensen denied Mateus Fernandes with his feet. But, following a brief delay caused by a pitch invader, Palmer extinguished Saints’ scant hopes of a fightback by tapping in his ninth goal of the season in the 76th minute after Nkunku did the hard work. Travelling fans saluted a dominant victory by chanting ‘we’ve got our Chelsea back’ and singing the name of their manager in the closing stages. Substitute Sancho increased the gloom among the home supporters three minutes from time, firing powerfully past Lumley at his near post to complete the rout.Are Airline Stowaway Passengers A Security Risk?The city of New Orleans, known for its dynamic culture and vibrant festivals, is yet again a hub of celebration as the concurrent observances of Kwanzaa and Hanukkah bring communities together to honor their heritage and shared values of resilience and unity. The New Orleans Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority hosted a Kwanzaa event filled with drums, dance performances, and community engagement at McDonogh 35 High School on the third day of the holiday, as reported by WGNO . Also in the spirit of the season, the Jewish Community Center in New Orleans was alive on the second night of Hanukkah, where tradition spun into the night with music, dreidels, and latkes. In a time where the Israel-Hamas conflict looms in the background, Rabbi Rivkin pointed out the importance of continuing to celebrate, and the Kwanzaa Coalition mirrored this sentiment with their gathering to inspire communities. A panel discussion and dance performances highlighted the shared message of spreading light amidst darkness, an essence captured by WDSU . Influenced by African harvest celebrations and American Civil Rights endeavors, Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga. Each year the festival reaffirms the seven principles, or Nguzo Saba, which includes Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), and others as pillars for personal and community development. Armed with such principles, the holiday serves as a time for reflection, and above all, action toward improving communities—a sentiment conveyed by both WGNO and A Book Geek . As traditions adapt and technology evolves, Kwanzaa too has found new ways to honor its roots while branching out into the digital world. From virtual candle-lighting ceremonies to online marketplaces for artisans, the holiday has embraced modernity without losing the essence of its core values. These digital adaptations expand the reach of the holiday, allowing more people to both celebrate and learn about the African American cultural heritage from afar, an observation reflected by A Book Geek . The digital transition marks a recognition of both the necessity and potency of connectivity in contemporary times—strengthening bonds over distances that once may have silenced communal voices. As the week-long celebrations continue, community members, leaders, and attendees alike note the positive experiences provided by these festive gatherings. "A lot of our youth, you know, you hear a lot of different things with what's going on in the community, which was gone and on the news. But we want them to be able to come and have a positive experience with African American culture," said Kwanzaa Committee Co-Chair Stephanie B. Jackson, in a statement obtained by WGNO .
Palantir stock is hot right now, but it would be a bad idea to chase it now, a Baird analyst said. ( ) has been soaring this year as the company emerged as a major player in artificial intelligence and in the defense market. But Baird analyst William Power counseled caution on the stock at this time. He initiated coverage at neutral with a $70 price target. "We are positive on the company's position, but are wary of chasing given strong year-to-date performance and valuation," Power said in a Wednesday client note. Palantir "has excelled at actually putting generative AI applications into production, which is where we expect most value to be extracted in the coming years." But Power pointed to risks with the stock. One is the fact that Palantir has outpaced the S&P 500 big time, "suggesting high expectations, though we also acknowledge the strong, accelerating operating momentum." The change in Washington also means uncertainty, although it could also benefit Palantir. "New administration risk?" Power wrote. "Any pause in contract awards could be a near-term risk, though ultimately we believe Palantir can provide a force multiplier for government efficiency." The cautious view comes at a time when Palantir remains a Wall Street favorite. PLTR stock has gained more than 325% year to date, making it the top performer in the S&P 500 this year. Palantir stock hit a record 80.91 Monday morning but reversed lower. That was a time when investors could have chosen to take some profits in the highflier. The AI stock fell to 68.09 intraday Wednesday before rebounding for a modest gain. Shares edged up 0.9% to 73.13 on Thursday afternoon. Palantir stock remains well above its 50-day and 21-day moving averages, even with the mini-pause this week. Palantir also has a perfect Relative Strength Rating of 99, according to .CORRUPTION OR LLEGAL DUTY. PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN PARDONS HIS SON. By Dr Masimba Mavaza | President Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden clearing him of all criminal convictions. This means Hunter Biden has no criminal convictions. The decision, which was first reported by NBC News, is a reversal for the president, who repeatedly said he would not use his authority to pardon his son or commute his sentence. This contradicts his earlier statement. However in pardoning his son Biden said “I believe in the justice system, but as I have wrestled with this, I also believe raw politics has infected this process and it led to a miscarriage of justice — and once I made this decision this weekend, there was no sense in delaying it further. I hope Americans will understand why a father and a President would come to this decision,” Hunter Biden was scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 12 for his conviction on federal gun charges. He also was set to be sentenced on Dec. 16 in a separate criminal case in which he pleaded guilty to federal tax evasion charges in September. The president issued a “full and unconditional pardon” for any offenses Hunter Biden has “committed or may have committed or taken part in during the period from January 1, 2014 through December 1, 2024,” according to the White House statement. A senior White House official told NBC News, which was the first to report on the pardon decision, that the president decided over the weekend to grant his son a pardon and began to inform his senior aides Sunday. The president also spoke about his son’s struggles with addiction in his statement Sunday night, saying that his political opponents were trying to “break” him by going after Hunter. “No reasonable person who looks at the facts of Hunter’s cases can reach any other conclusion than Hunter was singled out only because he is my son — and that is wrong,” Biden said in his statement. “There has been an effort to break Hunter — who has been five and a half years sober, even in the face of unrelenting attacks and selective prosecution. In trying to break Hunter, they’ve tried to break me — and there’s no reason to believe it will stop here. Enough is enough.” In a separate statement, Hunter Biden said he had “admitted and taken responsibility for my mistakes during the darkest days of my addiction — mistakes that have been exploited to publicly humiliate and shame me and my family for political sport.” Despite all of this, I have maintained my sobriety for more than five years because of my deep faith and the unwavering love and support of my family and friends,” he added. “In the throes of addiction, I squandered many opportunities and advantages. In recovery we can be given the opportunity to make amends where possible and rebuild our lives if we never take for granted the mercy that we have been afforded. I will never take the clemency I have been given today for granted and will devote the life I have rebuilt to helping those who are still sick and suffering.” A representative for Special Counsel David Weiss did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Hunter Biden’s attorney Abbe Lowell declined to comment. Steven Cheung, a spokesman for President-elect Donald Trump, said, “The failed witch hunts against President Trump have proven that the Democrat-controlled DOJ and other radical prosecutors are guilty of weaponizing the justice system. That system of justice must be fixed and due process must be restored for all Americans, which is exactly what President Trump will do as he returns to the White House with an overwhelming mandate from the American people.” Biden, 82, is using his pardon power to ensure Hunter Biden does not spend time in jail as he nears the end of his term in the White House and has no future election to face. In recent months, he has said he would not pardon his son or commute his sentence. “I will not pardon him,” he said in June after a jury found Hunter Biden guilty on three federal gun charges. The president has discussed pardoning his son with some of his closest aides at least since Hunter Biden’s conviction in June, said two people with direct knowledge of the discussions about the matter. They said it was decided at the time that he would publicly say he would not pardon his son even though doing so remained on the table. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre recently told reporters that Biden’s position has not changed. “We’ve been asked that question multiple times. Our answer stands, which is ‘no,’” she said. Asked last week whether the president is still committed to not granting clemency for his son, White House spokesperson Andrew Bates said: “The president has spoken to this.” Pressed about whether Biden’s position has changed, Bates replied, “I don’t have anything to add what he said already.” First lady Jill Biden has also said her husband would not pardon their son. “Joe and I both respect the judicial system, and that’s the bottom line,” she said in an interviewin June. Hunter Biden’s criminal trial in June was the first involving the child of a sitting president. Pardoning him after that trial would have ignited a political firestorm for his father, who was campaigning for re-election. Republicans have for years attacked Hunter Biden over his foreign business dealings and accused him and the president of corruption. They have also argued that Hunter Biden was getting special treatment by the Justice Department because of his father’s political power. GOP criticism reached a peak in July 2023 when Hunter Biden pleaded guilty in a deal with federal prosecutors over the tax and gun charges, which collapsed after a judge raised questions about it. That development led Attorney General Merrick Garland a couple weeks later to appoint the U.S. attorney investigating Hunter Biden, David Weiss, as a special counsel. Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race in July, but a pardon before last month’s election also could have generated political blowback on the candidacy of Vice President Kamala Harris after she took his place on the Democratic ticket. Together, the 12 counts Hunter Biden is convicted of or has pleaded guilty to carry a maximum prison sentence of 42 years. But the maximum sentences typically are not given out for convictions of these crimes. The Justice Department has said, for instance, that while the tax charges carry a maximum sentence of 17 years, sentences are typically less than that. Asked in an interview in June whether he would rule out a pardon for his son, Biden answered, “Yes.” Days later, after Hunter Biden was convicted on federal gun charges by a jury in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, the president said in a statement that he would respect the outcome. He then told reporters he would abide by the jury’s decision. “I’m extremely proud of my son Hunter,” Biden said. “He has overcome an addiction. He’s one of the brightest, most decent men I know, and I am satisfied that I’m not going to do anything. I said I abide by the jury decision. I will do that, and I will not pardon him.” Joseph Ziegler, an IRS case agent who became a whistleblower in the Hunter Biden tax probe, told NBC News last year that he opened the investigation himself after seeing bank records that suggested Hunter Biden was paying prostitutes and spending lavishly out of a corporate bank account. Ziegler said politics played no role in his decision to open the case. “I’m a 38-year-old gay man,” he said. “My politics are simple. I am a Democrat.” Neil Eggleston, who was White House counsel to President Barack Obama, told NBC News on Monday that “if I were his White House counsel, I would encourage him to pardon his son.” He said he has not been contacted or consulted by the White House about any pardon preparations. “The clemency power has few limitations and certainly would extend to a Hunter Biden pardon,” Eggleston said. Eggleston’s opinion echoes that of other former Justice Department and White House officials previously involved in presidential pardons who told NBC News that they thought Biden should exercise this power in advance of the incoming Trump administration. The pardoning of his son would have been regarded as corruption if it was done in Zimbabwe. The opposition would be calling it weaponising the law or their favourite word lawfare.
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Blencowe Resources Plc ( LON:BRES – Get Free Report )’s stock price fell 6.7% during trading on Friday . The stock traded as low as GBX 3.50 ($0.04) and last traded at GBX 3.50 ($0.04). 263,427 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 56% from the average session volume of 603,572 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 3.75 ($0.05). Blencowe Resources Trading Down 6.7 % The firm has a market cap of £7.92 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -350.00 and a beta of 0.87. The business has a fifty day moving average of GBX 4.08 and a two-hundred day moving average of GBX 4.65. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.00, a quick ratio of 3.57 and a current ratio of 0.45. Blencowe Resources Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Blencowe Resources Plc engages in the acquisition, development, and exploration of graphite properties in Northern Uganda. It holds a 100% interest in the Orom-Cross Graphite project covering an area of approximately 520,000 hectares located in Northern Uganda. The company was formerly known as Cora Gold Limited and changed its name to Blencowe Resources Limited in September 2017. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for Blencowe Resources Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Blencowe Resources and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Teaching courses have surged in popularity among students awaiting a university offer but society, culture and health remain Victoria’s most popular study choices. A record 47,500 year 12 graduates will receive first-round offers by Victorian universities, TAFE institutes and independent tertiary colleges on Monday – nearly 4600 more than last year, with further offers to follow in January and February. Methodist Ladies’ College graduate Kate Zhang is waiting on a commerce offer. Credit: Luis Enrique Ascui There will be more than 1500 offers made for teaching courses, up by more than 3 per cent on last year to 4.3 per cent of all the offers made on Monday. The fastest growing area of study is management and commerce, comprising 16.5 per cent of Monday’s offers while health-related courses, which includes nursing and biomedical science, remain much sought-after, making up nearly 17 per cent. However, enthusiasm for studying information technology (IT) appears to be on the wane this year, making up just 4.5 per cent of courses offered, down from 5.3 per cent last year. Extensive data on the first-round offers, featuring students, offers and courses, will be available at theage.com.au from 10am on Monday. The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre said prospective students were flocking to society and culture pathways, with courses like arts, law, politics and economics making up more than a fifth of Monday’s offers. International Baccalaureate students in Australia, who have traditionally been forced to wait until January for their university offers, have been included in the December round for the first time this year. Methodist Ladies’ College graduate Kate Zhang said nerves were running high for some students ahead of Monday’s news. Loading Zhang, who completed the IB this year, already has an offer to attend a university overseas, where she would study either social analysis or economics alongside a shorter course in photography. She is expecting another offer from the University of Melbourne for a degree in commerce and will then consider her options. “I’m very privileged to be thinking about the opportunities that I have upcoming,” Zhang said. “I just hope that [on] Monday, everybody who’s worked hard to get to where they are, get their first preference, and if not, something works out for them in the end. “My friends who may have gotten close to the course requirements, but maybe not comfortably above, are feeling a bit nervous as they go into look at which preferences they got granted.” Zhang, whose ATAR was in the high 90s, hoped to visit extended family in China before university started. VTAC chief executive Teresa Tjia said options were still available for school-leavers who were not offered a course on Monday. “If you haven’t received an offer today or have changed your mind about what you wish to study, you can change preferences in your VTAC account until 4pm tomorrow. VTAC will make further offers throughout January and February,” Tjia said. The VTAC boss urged those who landed the course they wanted on Monday to savour the moment. Loading “Celebrate the offer you have received today with your family, friends and teachers,” she said. “Share this exciting achievement with those who have supported you throughout your educational journey.” The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here . Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. License this article University Campus Victoria VCE Noel Towell is Education Editor for The Age Connect via Twitter . Most Viewed in National Loading
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The Daniel Jones era with the New York Giants is over. After he was benched earlier this week, the veteran quarterback requested his release from the team, which was happy to grant it . Once he passes through waivers (and given his contract, he will), he will become a free agent and can sign with any team in the NFL. Even though his time with the Giants was mostly a failure, he is still an NFL-caliber quarterback who will get a chance as a backup. Perhaps some team will think he can be the next reclamation project to pan out with a fresh start. Here are a few teams that might fit as potential landing spots. Dallas Cowboys With Dak Prescott out for the season, the Cowboys are stuck with Cooper Rush and Trey Lance as their quarterbacks for the remainder of the season, and it is not going well. Jones could at least give them another option to consider while creating the potential comedy of him getting an opportunity to play against the Giants on Thanksgiving (though it would seem unlikely even if he did sign there). The practical benefit could be that Dallas might be eligible for a compensatory draft pick if Jones were to leave in free agency after the season. Cleveland Browns On Friday, long-time Browns insider Tony Grossi tried to argue that Jones could be an option for the team next season. . @TonyGrossi thinks that Daniel Jones could be a viable option for the Browns next season pic.twitter.com/SLmLxZclDf Some NFL teams are stuck in quarterback purgatory. The Browns are stuck in quarterback hell, given Deshaun Watson's remaining contract. Even though Watson seems to be a lock for next year's team, they will need another option behind him if Jameis Winston leaves in free agency. Las Vegas Raiders The Raiders seemed poised to take a quarterback early in the 2025 NFL Draft, as neither Aidan O'Connell nor Gardner Minshew is a long-term answer. Assuming that happens, having a capable veteran on the roster would be beneficial, and Jones could be a low-risk signing. Los Angeles Chargers The Chargers are set at quarterback for the present and future, with Justin Herbert and first-year head coach Jim Harbaugh helping him reach an entirely new production level and efficiency. However, there are some concerns behind him, such as Easton Stick and Taylor Heinicke being the backups. Jones is almost certainly better than both of them and has the mobility and athleticism to at least somewhat duplicate some of Herbert's skills if he were to be called upon. Miami Dolphins The Dolphins have neglected their backup quarterback position for too long under head coach Mike McDaniel, and that can not continue given Tua Tagovailoa's concussion history. Given his mobility, Jones might also be an intriguing fit in that offense. They can not afford to lose more games because Skylar Thompson is their top backup option.Net zero goals still need hydrogenPrice Harry, Duke Of Sussex, said his upcoming court battle with Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers will be a money loser for him but provide “accountability’ if he wins the court fight set for January. Harry has been suing UK tabloids for years with a recent victory over the Mirror Group Newspapers late last year. He’s one of only two plaintiffs still pushing ahead out of well over a thousand claims and 40 that joined his suit against News Group, publisher of The Sun and, formerly, the long defunct News of the World , over allegations of phone hacking and unlawful information gathering. The publisher denies the allegations. A settlement would have been more lucrative “a hundred times over,” Harry told the New York Times DealBook Conference in New York. He said he couldn’t talk too much about the pending case. “The hacking [claim] is almost 15 years old, the cover-up of the hacking ... is relatively new, and I think that will be the piece that really shocks the world ... The goal is accountability. That means that, unfortunately, the scale of the cover-up is so large that people need to see it for themselves.” Prince Harry and Meghan Markle relocated to California in 2020 in a rift with the British royal family, founding Archewell, a nonprofit and production company. Both have been targets of social media hate speech and both are outspoken against it. Harry recently said he would fear for the safety of his wife Meghan Markle if they returned to the U.K. He said he worried that the couple’s negative press puts her at risk for an acid attack or a knife attack. He said the couple and their children have been the targets of retaliation during the last five years of the News lawsuit. Of the U.S., he said, “I very much enjoy living here and brining my kids up here. It’s a part of my life that I never thought I’d be able to live. It’s the life I think my mom would have wanted for me ... It’s huge. It’s a fantastic opportunity and I am truly grateful for that.”
Mercy the only health care organization represented in policy discussion ST. LOUIS , Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As a leader in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve experiences for patients and caregivers, Mercy was the only health care organization invited to participate in "CHAI on the Hill," a pivotal event at the U.S. Senate Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, D.C. , focused on ensuring AI in health care prioritizes patient benefit and public trust. "CHAI on the Hill," a gathering of policymakers, industry leaders and subject-matter experts, discussed the uses of AI in health care, as well as the evolving regulatory environment around it. "We're already seeing the tremendous potential AI holds to revolutionize patient care, but it has to be used responsibly, with patients and caregivers at the forefront," said Steve Mackin , Mercy's president and CEO. "At Mercy, we are committed to utilizing AI to enhance care and save caregivers time as well as build trust and confidence in how this technology makes a positive difference in patient care." Mercy is an early member of Coalition for Health AI (CHAI), a diverse group of stakeholders from health care organizations, technology innovators, academia, government and patients. The group was formed to guide the responsible development and adoption of AI in health care. Its mission is to ensure transparent and trustworthy AI use, address public skepticism and safeguard patient care. CHAI includes representatives from more than 1,300 member organizations including nationally renowned hospital systems, tech, education, government agencies and advocacy groups. Participation in this event highlights Mercy's reputation for innovation, such as its work with Microsoft to empower clinicians with generative AI tools, its agreement with Mayo Clinic to analyze de-identified patient data and countless more examples. These projects are designed to improve patient experiences, streamline workflows and create a more proactive approach to medicine. "CHAI on the Hill" underscores the importance of collaboration among multiple stakeholders in shaping AI's future. By participating, Mercy hopes its expertise and experience will ensure AI technologies serve patients' best interests while addressing critical issues like privacy, access and ethical use. Mercy , one of the 20 largest U.S. health systems and named the top large system in the U.S. for excellent patient experience by NRC Health, serves millions annually with nationally recognized care and one of the nation's largest and highest performing Accountable Care Organizations in quality and cost. Mercy is a highly integrated, multi-state health care system including 50 acute care and specialty (heart, children's, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient and urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has over 1,000 physician practice locations and outpatient facilities, more than 5,000 physicians and advanced practitioners and more than 50,000 co-workers serving patients and families across Arkansas , Kansas , Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas , Louisiana , Mississippi and Texas. In fiscal year 2023 alone, Mercy provided more than half a billion dollars of free care and other community benefits, including traditional charity care and unreimbursed Medicaid. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mercy-drives-conversation-on-ai-use-in-health-care-at-chai-on-the-hill-302315770.html SOURCE Mercy
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Erik Pratt had 20 points to help Milwaukee defeat North Central College 92-57 on Sunday. Pratt shot 5 for 9 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Panthers (9-4). Jamichael Stillwell scored 12 points and added 10 rebounds. Learic Davis had 12 points and went 6 of 9 from the field (0 for 3 from 3-point range). The Cardinals were led in scoring by Sean Molloy, who finished with eight points. James Bullock and Drew Gaston scored seven each. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .John Hinckley Jr., who tried to kill Ronald Reagan, announces plans to open music store in VirginiaVeteran forward Bruce Brown's return a boost to flagging Toronto Raptors' lineup
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is considering automation and the introduction of an Artificial Intelligence chatbot to "enhance transparency and efficiency in pilgrim services" at the Sri Venkateswara Temple, an official said on Sunday. TTD Executive Officer J Syamala Rao stated that the temple administration is exploring "futuristic technologies" to expedite accommodation, darshan, and other services while improving overall transparency and efficiency. "To accelerate accommodation, darshan, and other services for the multitude of visiting pilgrims and to enhance transparency and efficiency, TTD is considering automation instead of manual operations. We are also exploring the introduction of an AI chatbot for pilgrim services," Rao said while addressing reporters at Annamaiah Bhavan in Tirumala. According to the EO, TTD’s ultimate goal is to "enrich the pilgrim experience while leveraging technology,"all the while safeguarding "the spiritual and cultural sanctity" of Tirumala for future generations. Rao further noted that the temple administration is aligning with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s vision of blending "traditional aesthetics with modern functionality" in Tirumala’s development. He added that TTD aims to position the world’s richest Hindu temple as a model pilgrimage center under its "Vision 2047," in alignment with the state government’s 'Swarna Andhra-2047' initiative. The vision emphasises planned development, environmental management, and heritage conservation in Tirumala, Rao added. Read more: Tirupati temple board to use AI to cut darshan timeMurad, World Bank discuss $3.1bn development portfolioMIAMI (AP) — One of Venezuela's most popular bands canceled its homecoming tour after President Nicolas Maduro criticized the group for what he said were sexist lyrics — a lashing out that many said was an attack by the leftist leader over the band's embrace of his political opponents. Rawayana, a 2025 Grammy nominee, was to play across the country to sold-out shows, starting this week but the concerts were abruptly cancelled on Tuesday night.
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