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It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history — one that experts say could accomplish something that parents, schools and other governments have attempted with varying degrees of success: keeping kids off social media until they turn 16 . Australia's new law, approved by its Parliament last week, is an attempt to swim against many tides of modern life — formidable forces like technology, marketing, globalization and, of course, the iron will of a teenager. And like efforts of the past to protect kids from things that parents believe they're not ready for, the nation's move is both ambitious and not exactly simple, particularly in a world where young people are often shaped, defined and judged by the online company they keep. The ban won't go into effect for another year. But how will Australia be able to enforce it? That's not clear, nor will it be easy. TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram have become so ingrained in young people's lives that going cold turkey will be difficult. Other questions loom. Does the ban limit kids' free expression and — especially for those in vulnerable groups — isolate them and curtail their opportunity to connect with members of their community? And how will social sites verify people's ages, anyway? Can't kids just get around such technicalities, as they so often do? This is, after all, the 21st century — an era when social media is the primary communications tool for most of those born in the past 25 years who, in a fragmented world, seek the common cultures of trends, music and memes. What happens when big swaths of that fall away? Is Australia's initiative a good, long-time-coming development that will protect the vulnerable, or could it become a well-meaning experiment with unintended consequences? The law will make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram liable for fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) for systemic failures to prevent children younger than 16 from holding accounts. “It’s clear that social media companies have to be held accountable, which is what Australia is trying to do,” said Jim Steyer, president and CEO of the nonprofit Common Sense Media. Leaders and parents in countries around the world are watching Australia’s policy closely as many seek to protect young kids from the internet's dangerous corners — and, not incidentally, from each other. Most nations have taken different routes, from parental consent requirements to minimum age limits. Many child safety experts, parents and even teens who have waited to get on social media consider Australia's move a positive step. They say there’s ample reason to ensure that children wait. “What’s most important for kids, just like adults, is real human connection. Less time alone on the screen means more time to connect, not less," said Julie Scelfo, the founder of Mothers Against Media Addiction, or MAMA, a grassroots group of parents aimed at combatting the harms of social media to children. “I’m confident we can support our kids in interacting in any number of ways aside from sharing the latest meme.” The harms to children from social media have been well documented in the two decades since Facebook’s launch ushered in a new era in how the world communicates. Kids who spend more time on social media, especially as tweens or young teenagers, are more likely to experience depression and anxiety, according to multiple studies — though it is not yet clear if there is a causal relationship. What's more, many are exposed to content that is not appropriate for their age, including pornography and violence, as well as social pressures about body image and makeup . They also face bullying, sexual harassment and unwanted advances from their peers as well as adult strangers. Because their brains are not fully developed, teenagers, especially younger ones the law is focused on, are also more affected by social comparisons than adults, so even happy posts from friends can send them into a negative spiral. Many major initiatives, particularly those aimed at social engineering, can produce side effects — often unintended. Could that happen here? What, if anything, do kids stand to lose by separating kids and the networks in which they participate? Paul Taske, associate director of litigation at the tech lobbying group NetChoice, says he considers the ban “one of the most extreme violations of free speech on the world stage today" even as he expressed relief that the First Amendment prevents such law in the United States "These restrictions would create a massive cultural shift,” Taske said. Story continues below video “Not only is the Australian government preventing young people from engaging with issues they’re passionate about, but they’re also doing so even if their parents are ok with them using digital services," he said. "Parents know their children and their needs the best, and they should be making these decisions for their families — not big government. That kind of forcible control over families inevitably will have downstream cultural impacts.” David Inserra, a fellow for Free Expression and Technology, Cato Institute, called the bill “about as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike” in a recent blog post . While Australia's law doesn't require “hard verification” such as an uploaded ID, he said, it calls for effective “age assurance.” He said no verification system can ensure accuracy while also protecting privacy and not impacting adults in the process. Privacy advocates have also raised concerns about the law's effect on online anonymity, a cornerstone of online communications — and something that can protect teens on social platforms. “Whether it be religious minorities and dissidents, LGBTQ youth, those in abusive situations, whistleblowers, or countless other speakers in tricky situations, anonymous speech is a critical tool to safely challenge authority and express controversial opinions,” Inserra said. A spot check of kids at one mall in the Australian city of Brisbane on Wednesday didn't turn up a great deal of worry, though. “Social media is still important because you get to talk to people, but I think it’s still good that they’re like limiting it,” said Swan Son, a 13-year-old student at Brisbane State High School. She said she has had limited exposure to social media and wouldn’t really miss it for a couple of years. Her parents already enforce a daily one-hour limit. And as for her friends? “I see them at school every day, so I think I’ll be fine.” Conor Negric, 16, said he felt he’d dodged a bullet because of his age. Still, he considers the law reasonable. “I think 16 is fine. Some kids, I know some kids like 10 who’re on Instagram, Snapchat. I only got Instagram when I was 14." His mom, Sive Negric, who has two teenage sons, said she was happy for her boys to avoid exposure to social media too early: “That aspect of the internet, it’s a bit `meanland.'" Parents in Britain and across Europe earlier this year organized on platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram to promise not to buy smartphones for children younger than 12 or 13. This approach costs almost no money and requires no government enforcement. In the United States, some parents are keeping kids off social media either informally or as part of an organized campaign such as Wait Until 8th, a group that helps parents delay kids' access to social media and phones. This fall, Norway announced plans to ban kids under 15 from using social media, while France is testing a smartphone ban for kids under 15 in a limited number of schools — a policy that could be rolled out nationwide if successful. U.S. lawmakers have held multiple congressional hearings — most recently in January — on child online safety. Still, the last federal law aimed at protecting children online was enacted in 1998, six years before Facebook’s founding. In July, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation designed to protect children from dangerous online content , pushing forward with what would be the first major effort by Congress in decades to hold tech companies more accountable. But the Kids Online Safety Act has since stalled in the House. While several states have passed laws requiring age verification, those are stuck in court. Utah became the first state to pass laws regulating children’s social media use in 2023. In September, a judge issued the preliminary injunction against the law, which would have required social media companies to verify the ages of users, apply privacy settings and limit some features. NetChoice has also obtained injunctions temporarily halting similar laws in several other states. And last May, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said there is insufficient evidence to show social media is safe for kids. He urged policymakers to treat social media like car seats, baby formula, medication and other products children use. “Why should social media products be any different? Scelfo said. “Parents cannot possibly bear the entire responsibility of keeping children safe online, because the problems are baked into the design of the products.” Associated Press Writers John Pye in Brisbane, Australia and Laurie Kellman in London contributed to this story.
Maximizing brand visibility for Pinoy Christmas shoppersFresno State will hire Matt Entz to be its next football coach, bypassing a popular Bulldog in interim coach Tim Skipper following a 6-6 season that will conclude in a bowl game still to be announced. Entz, the assistant head coach for defense at USC , had a highly-successful run as coach at FCS North Dakota State before making the jump to the FBS level this season, going 60-10 in five seasons and leading the Bison to national championships in 2019 and 2021. He was the defensive coordinator at North Dakota State for five seasons before becoming head coach and inherited the program at its peak — the Bison had won national titles in 2018, 2017, 2015 and 2014 under coach Chris Klieman and prior to that three in a row in 2013, 2012 and 2011 under coach Craig Bohl. That is not the case at Fresno State, which has seen a flood of players head for the NCAA transfer portal since the regular season ended with a 20-13 loss to UCLA at the Rose Bowl including quarterback Mikey Keene, wideout Jalen Moss, linebacker Phoenix Jackson, defensive tackle Gavriel Lightfoot and cornerback Al’zillion Hamilton. The Bulldogs also will lose 16 seniors who are out of eligibility including wideout Mac Dalena, offensive linemen Mose Vavao, Osmar Velez and Braylen Nelson, defensive end Devo Bridges, linebackers Tuasivi Nomura and Malachi Langley, safety Dean Clark and cornerback Cam Lockridge. Dalena was a first-team All-Mountain West Conference selection on offense, with Nomura and Lockridge on defense. Bridges and Langley were second-team picks. Entz, 52, is expected to receive a five-year contract. The move ratchets up the pressure on athletics director Garrett Klassy to fund football at a more competitive level in the Mountain West, and as Fresno State moves to the Pac-12 in 2026. At Fresno State football spending has fallen by 7% to $16.9 million over the past five years while the median across the Mountain West has increased by 33%, according to the Knight-Newhouse College Athletics Database. It also is not close to the other four schools that will be moving to the Pac-12 for the 2026 football season. Football spending among that group in 2023, and the change: ▪ Colorado State: $29.8 million, +37% ▪ Boise State: $21.5 million, +19% ▪ San Diego State: $21.1 million, +30% ▪ Utah State: $20.8 million, +73% ▪ Fresno State: $16.9 million, minus-7% The task ahead for Entz is not an easy one, on the football field or off of it. Whether or not the new Bulldogs coach can talk some players headed to the transfer portal back into the program, rebuilding the roster is a challenge and it is worth noting that North Dakota State in winning its 2021 national championship had just two players from California on its roster. Fresno State this season has 88 players from California, and has done the majority of its high school recruiting in state and at California junior colleges. Skipper is 7-6 as the interim coach, having led Fresno State to a victory over New Mexico State in the 2023 New Mexico Bowl after coach Jeff Tedford had to step away due to a health issue . The Bulldogs this season had eight different offensive line combinations start at least one game, and the same starting five has never played more than two games in a row. Four players have started at least one game at right guard, and three players have started at least one game at left guard and left tackle. Left tackle Jacob Spomer, the Bulldogs’ highest-graded starting offensive lineman a year ago, didn’t get in a game until Week 10 against Hawaii due to a knee injury. In addition, running back Malik Sherrod, who was a preseason all-conference selection, played in only four games and a total of 157 snaps due to a foot injury. Wideout Josiah Freeman, a long and athletic play-maker who was expected to be one of the primary weapons in the offense, played in just four games and 76 snaps before suffering a season-ending foot injury against Washington State. His final catch of the year was a 34-yard touchdown from Keene. That lack of continuity certainly had an impact on the offense, which is averaging just 26.6 points per game, sixth in the Mountain West. Fresno State has scored 30 or more points per game in six consecutive seasons, the longest active streak in the conference. To get there this season, the Bulldogs would have to score 71 points in their bowl game. The Bulldogs have struggled to rush the football, and push it down field in the pass game. Fresno State is averaging just 3.3 yards per rushing play, which ranks last in the Mountain West and 123rd of 134 in the nation. Keene ranks second in the conference with 393 pass attempts, but is 11th with only 11.1% of those throws going 20 or more yards downfield, according to Pro Football Focus. The Bulldogs also rank in a tie for 129th in the nation in averaging just 3.9 points in the fourth quarter of games against FBS opponents. Over the final third of the season, the Bulldogs scored one touchdown in the fourth quarter. They ran 10 series including two that concluded with the end of the game. In those eight drives, they punted five times and turned the ball over on downs once.
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SOC as a Service Market Size, Growth, Industry Trends 2024-2033 12-07-2024 05:18 PM CET | IT, New Media & Software Press release from: Emergen Research SOC as a Service (SOCaaS) Market The global SOC as a Service (SOCaaS) market is forecast to grow from USD 7.15 billion in 2024 to USD 19.51 billion by 2033, achieving a CAGR of 11.8%. The growth is driven by increasing cyber threats and the rising demand for cost-effective and advanced security solutions. Cybersecurity Challenges Drive SOCaaS Adoption The growing sophistication of cyber threats such as ransomware, phishing, and malware is compelling businesses to seek external security solutions. A recent survey by AAG IT Services highlighted 236.1 million ransomware attacks worldwide in the first half of 2022, underscoring the need for robust security measures. For small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the shift to cloud-based SOCaaS solutions offers advanced protection without requiring heavy investments in infrastructure or specialized expertise. Role of AI and ML in Enhancing SOCaaS Cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are transforming SOCaaS solutions by enabling faster, more accurate threat detection and response. These technologies provide real-time analysis, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics, helping businesses identify potential security incidents before they occur. Download Free Exclusive Sample PDF@ https://www.emergenresearch.com/request-sample/3035 For example, in April 2023, BlackBerry Limited partnered with Solutions Granted to deliver SOCaaS cybersecurity services to small and medium businesses. Similarly, in September 2023, Google Cloud teamed up with Symantec to integrate generative AI into Symantec's security platform, enhancing clients' ability to detect and mitigate cyberattacks. Challenges in the SOCaaS Market Despite its growth potential, the SOCaaS market faces challenges: Data Privacy Concerns: Stringent regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU and HIPAA in healthcare, require SOCaaS providers to ensure compliance. This may deter some businesses from adopting these services. Integration Complexities: Incorporating SOCaaS solutions into existing IT infrastructures can be complex, adding to hesitation among potential users. Interested in knowing more relevant information? Click here: https://www.emergenresearch.com/industry-report/soc-as-a-service-market Market Insights by Application SOCaaS solutions cater to various applications, including network security, cloud security, endpoint security, and application security. Endpoint Security: This category dominated the market in 2023, driven by the rise of remote work and Bring Your Device (BYOD) policies. The increased number of endpoints, such as laptops and mobile devices, accessing corporate networks has heightened the need for advanced security measures to protect sensitive data from cyber threats. Network Security: With the rise of advanced persistent threats (APTs) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, robust network security solutions are critical. SOCaaS services offer real-time threat detection, adaptive response strategies, and continuous monitoring to safeguard network infrastructure against evolving cyber risks. In July 2024, With the help of a round-the-clock European Security Operations Center (SOC), SonicWall introduced a new Managed Security Services (MSS) service in the EMEA region. Through the provision of ongoing monitoring, threat detection, and incident response services throughout Europe, this effort seeks to improve cybersecurity for businesses. The SOC will make use of SonicWall's cutting-edge security technology to provide thorough, real-time defence against changing online threats. Some of the key companies in the global SOC as a Service market include: Fortinet, Inc. (U.S.) NTT DATA Group Corporation (Japan) Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Israel) Teceze (U.K.) Clearnetwork, Inc. (U.S.) ConnectWise, LLC. (U.S.) CyberNX Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (India) Thales (France) Arctic Wolf Networks Inc. (U.S.) Cloudflare, Inc. 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STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Derek Robertson threw for a school-record 536 yards and three touchdowns, and Monmouth wrapped up its season with a wild 55-47 victory over Stony Brook on Saturday. Robertson completed 28 of 45 passes with touchdowns of 3 yards to Marcus Middleton, 51 yards to Tra Neal and 42 yards to Max James.
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Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios isn’t afraid to clash with anyone. The 2022 Wimbledon finalist has been highly critical of Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner over their ongoing doping scandals. On the other hand, Andy Roddick has approached the situation from a different perspective. This difference has increased tensions between the two. Recently, on his podcast Served with Andy Roddick, the former World No.1 appeared to criticize Kyrgios for his harsh comments about players like Swiatek, who is widely expected to enter the Tennis Hall of Fame. Players who complain about these champions who are going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, when they’ve never worked two good days in a row in their life, it makes me roll my eyes. There’s a serious problem . This followed a social media attack by Kyrgios on Roddick. The Australian accused the 2003 US Open champion of failing a doping test during his career, which may have angered the American. The cases involving Swiatek and Sinner are still unresolved. Swiatek has completed a one-month suspension issued by tennis authorities, while WADA’s hearing on Sinner’s case is scheduled to take place after the 2025 Australian Open. Nick Kyrgios to play the Australian Open with a protected ranking Nick Kyrgios is set to return to the Australian Open using a protected ranking. This marks his first professional tournament in almost two years. The 2022 Wimbledon finalist has been away from the sport due to injuries. He will join a strong group of 10 Australian men, including world No. 9 Alex de Minaur . The 29-year-old is already preparing for his comeback. He plans to play in Abu Dhabi’s new World Tennis League exhibition. After that, he will compete at the Brisbane International. These events will help him get ready for the Australian Open. Kyrgios last played an official match in June 2023. Since then, he has been recovering from injuries. Most of his 2024 season was spent working as a tennis commentator. Fans are eager to see Kyrgios back on the court. His return to Melbourne Park promises to bring excitement to the tournament. This article first appeared on FirstSportz and was syndicated with permission.
DEFENDER James Bree felt 10-man Southampton's 5-1 defeat "flattered" second-place Chelsea at St Mary's on Wednesday evening. The Blues scored through Axel Disasi, Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer and Jadon Sancho as a depleted home team failed to stop the league's top goalscorers. Enzo Maresca's side could have scored more. Joe Lumley produced important saves, Ryan Manning cleared off the line and Chelsea stuck the woodwork on three occasions. Southampton's defensive task was made more difficult after club captain Jack Stephens saw a straight red card for pulling Marc Cucurella's hair in the box. Chelsea registered 26 shots in total and recorded 5.29 expected goals, the highest of any away team in the Premier League since records began. Speaking at St Mary's, Bree tried to pick out the positives following Southampton's heaviest defeat of the season. He said: "It was a strange game, obviously, we conceded five goals. That's a problem. It's a weird one because I want to come here and say at times we played some really good football . "(At times) we cut through them and caused some problems but I think when they got the third goal, and we were down to 10 men, I think it was always going to be an uphill battle. "We tried hanging in there and making a game of it. If we put away a couple of the chances we had, maybe it could have been a different game. "I think 5-1 at the end of the day probably flatters them a little bit." "It's yet another self-inflicted wound!" Chelsea pounce on Southampton's sloppiness at the back and regain the lead! 🔵 #PLonPrime #SOUCHE pic.twitter.com/oNpFiK1cuy — Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) December 4, 2024 Chelsea's second goal came after Joe Lumley passed to an under-pressure Kyle Walker-Peters, who lost the ball, allowing Nkunku to shoot into an empty net. Asked about handing the opposition another goal, Bree responded: "I think it's so tough because we can create chances from playing out from the back. "At times tonight, we showed that really well. Obviously, with little mistakes like that, I can understand why it's frustrating for the fans if it keeps happening. "It has happened a couple of times this season but I think it's just something we've got to persevere with. "If we can pick the right times to play and if we can eradicate those mistakes and do it right every time then that would be unreal." Bree played down the idea that Southampton's players will be discouraged from playing out from the back following repeated errors. "It's tough to take when they do score and capitalise off it, but then look at the nine other times that we've played out and done really well," he explained. "There's going to be mistakes when you're playing out like that. Sometimes we get lucky and they don't score but it feels like at the minute, if we make a mistake they are (going to score.) "We'll keep our heads down we'll keep doing it because I think we're getting better and better at it every week. I think we're causing teams problems."
is starting a fresh chapter — both literally and figuratively — sporting a new brunette look and . The 66-year-old former talk show host has and appears to have marked the transition with a bold new look. In an Instagram Reel shared by ’s pub The Farmer’s Dog and singer on November 13, DeGeneres was spotted enjoying an intimate live music session alongside her wife, , 51, and friends. The clip shows Imbruglia singing with the crowd before panning to DeGeneres, who waves to the camera — sporting a surprising transformation. Gone is her famous platinum blonde hair; in its place, a shorter, darker hairstyle. On November 21, confirmed DeGeneres had officially moved to England’s celeb-loved Cotswolds region, where she and de Rossi have already embraced their new community. “Ellen was in England house hunting in the beginning of October,” a source said. “She ended up finding a house that she loved and purchased it shortly after.” DeGeneres’s pub outing included rubbing elbows with Clarkson’s wife Lisa Hogan, James Blunt and The Corrs, who performed that evening. The pub is quickly becoming a hotspot for the couple’s low-key social life. DeGeneres’ lifestyle change comes two years after — which ran for 19 seasons — wrapped in May 2022, following allegations of a toxic workplace environment that surfaced in 2020. The controversy began with a July 2020 , where current and former employees anonymously shared troubling accounts, including claims of being penalized for taking medical leave, racial microaggressions, and fears of retaliation for raising complaints. In a May 2021 appearance on , DeGeneres addressed the fallout, telling Savannah Guthrie, “I really didn’t understand it; I still don’t understand it. It was too orchestrated; it was too coordinated.” This year, DeGeneres reflected on her exit from the spotlight in her Netflix comedy special, “Let me catch you up on what’s been going on with me since you last saw me,” she quipped. “I got chickens. Oh yeah, and I got kicked out of show business for being mean.” Doubling down on her decision to leave fame behind, she declared, “This is the last time you’re going to see me. After my Netflix special, I’m done.”
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Advertisement Advertisement The first was well blocked on the goalline by Boro defender Dael Fry, but there was no hiding place for Brownhill on the second attempt as he wastefully blazed over from just eight yards out. The two sides otherwise cancelled each other out in what was still an entertaining affair despite the lack of goals. The stalemate means Parker’s men miss out on the chance to move into the top two, remaining second in the table and a point off Sheffield United. Despite facing another game in three days’ time, Parker opted to name an unchanged side for the third game running. Advertisement Advertisement The only change in Burnley’s match day squad came on the bench as Jeremy Sarmiento, missing for the last two, returned to take the place of Hjalmar Ekdal. Jordan Beyer, Aaron Ramsey, Enock Agyei, Manuel Benson, Nathan Redmond and Mike Tresor all remain unavailable. As for Boro, they made three changes to the side that squandered a three-goal lead on Boxing Day to draw 3-3 with Sheffield Wednesday. Rav van den Berg missed out through suspension after being dismissed for two yellow cards against the Owls. Advertisement Advertisement Michael Carrick was also without his first two choice goalkeepers, with Seny Dieng and Sol Brynn both sidelined. The game had a good tempo to it early on, with both sides looking to press from the front and force the other side into mistakes. The first half chance of sorts fell to the in-form Zian Flemming, who was crowded out inside the box after being played in by Josh Brownhill. The forward could maybe have shot but the angle was a little too tight. The visitors were predictably well organised during the early stages while in attack, they looked to exploit the space afforded to Bashir Humphreys down the left - just as they did for their opener against Sheffield United on Boxing Day. Advertisement Advertisement Brownhill then looked to slip in fellow midfielder Josh Laurent following some patient build-up play, but goalkeeper Tom Glover came off his line quickly to make the block. The Clarets were enjoying a good spell of pressure midway through the half, as Brownhill dragged a shot wide of goal. But they were dealt a warning when Emmanuel Latte Lath headed over for Boro from Ben Doak’s cross. At the other end, meanwhile, Anthony curled an effort just wide of the upright after trying his luck from just outside the box. Having looked so steady and secure defensively, Burnley were given a big let-off just after the half-hour mark. Advertisement Advertisement It came after CJ Egan-Riley allowed a long ball to bounce, allowing Latte Lath to nip in and take it off him before being floored by the Burnley man. But nothing was given. The danger wasn’t over though as James Trafford, in no man’s land, was caught dawdling on the ball well outside his goal by Delano Burgzorg, who dispossessed the Burnley keeper before drilling wide of the open net. It sparked a spell of pressure from the home side as some uncharacteristic errors creeped into Burnley’s game, who were in danger of losing some control. Luckily they were able to wrestle some of that control back but the game still remained finely poised, with both sides enjoying spells of momentum. Advertisement Advertisement Boro looked the more likely to break the deadlock at the start of the second-half, but Laurent also had half a glimpse of goal from Hannibal’s pullback just before the hour mark, but the midfielder couldn’t make enough contact to direct it goalwards. The clearest opportunity of the game soon followed and again it came Burnley’s way - and it fell to the man you’d want it to in Brownhill. But the skipper’s goalbound effort was well blocked by the midriff of Dael Fry and keeper Tom Glover could only punch a cross straight to Brownhill’s direction. Anthony, Burnley’s most potent attacking threat, then set free down the right flank before looking to set Brownhill free, but his pass was found wanting - which was the story of Burnley’s night. The away side made their first change of the night as the returning Sarmiento replaced Hannibal, who wasn’t quite as effective out on the left as he’s been in the past two games. Advertisement Advertisement Boro then fired a warning shot with a good chance for Finn Azaz, who brought a good save out of Trafford with a curling effort that the keeper did well to push away from goal. With the game finely poised entering the final stages, Brownhill - normally Mr Reliable in front of goal - squandered a gilt-edged chance to give Burnley the lead. It was created by Anthony once again, as he took an immaculate touch to bring down Egan-Riley’s crossfield ball before putting it on a plate for Brownhill eight yards from goal. But somehow Burnley’s top goalscorer failed to even hit the target. Parker certainly wasn’t settling for a point, introducing both Jay Rodriguez and Lyle Foster off the bench, but it was Boro who ended the game the stronger and looked the more likely to snatch the points late on. Advertisement Advertisement They were unable to do so though and Burnley extended their unbeaten run with a solid draw in a game they could arguably have won had Brownhill stuck away his big chance. Boro: Glover, Dijksteel, Fry, Edmundson, Borges (Engel), Hackney, Barlaser, Burgzorg (McGree), Doak (Jones), Azaz, Latte Lath Subs not used: Connor, Clarke, Gilbert, Hamilton, Hunt, McCabe Burnley: Trafford, Roberts, Egan-Riley, Esteve, Humphreys, Cullen, Laurent, Brownhill (Foster), Hannibal (Sarmiento), Anthony (Koleosho), Flemming (Rodriguez) Subs not used: Hladky, Egan, Worrall, Pires, Hountondji Referee: Josh Smith
Ireland’s premier has spoken to the Dublin woman who won a civil case against mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor to praise her courage. Taoiseach Simon Harris said he also wanted to tell Nikita Hand, a hair colourist from Drimnagh, that her case had prompted an increase in women coming forward to ask for support. Ms Hand, who accused the sportsman of raping her in a Dublin hotel in December 2018, won her claim against him for damages in a civil case at the High Court in the Irish capital on Friday. The total amount of damages awarded to Ms Hand by the jury was 248,603.60 euro (£206,714.31). Mr McGregor said in a post on social media on Friday that he intends to appeal against the decision. That post has since been deleted. Speaking to the media on Saturday, Mr Harris said he told Ms Hand of the support she has from people across Ireland. “I spoke with Nikita today and I wanted to thank her for her incredible bravery and her courage,” he said. “I wanted to make sure that she knew how much solidarity and support there was across this country for her bravery. “I also wanted to make sure she knew of what the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre had said yesterday – that so many other women have now come forward in relation to their own experiences of sexual abuse as a result of Nikita’s bravery.” The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre said the case has had a “profound effect” on the people the charity supports, and that over the first 10 days of the High Court case, calls to its national helpline increased by almost 20%. It said that first-time callers increased by 50% compared to the same period last year, and were largely from people who had experienced sexual violence who were distressed and anxious from the details of case and the views people had to it. Mr Harris said: “I wanted to speak with her and I wanted to wish her and her daughter, Freya, all the very best night, and I was very grateful to talk with Nikita today. “Her bravery, her courage, her voice has made a real difference in a country in which we must continue to work to get to zero tolerance when it comes to domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. “I don’t want to say too much more, because conscious there could be further legal processes, but I absolutely want to commend Nikita for her bravery, for her courage, for using her voice.” Justice Minister Helen McEntee praised Ms Hand’s bravery and said she had shown “there is light at the end of the tunnel”. She said: “I just want to commend Nikita for her bravery, for her determination and the leadership that she has shown in what has been – I’ve no doubt – a very, very difficult time for her and indeed, for her family. She added: “Because of wonderful people like Nikita, I hope that it shows that there is light at the end of the tunnel, that there are supports available to people, and that there is justice at the end of the day.” Ms Hand said in a statement outside court on Friday that she hoped her case would remind victims of assault to keep “pushing forward for justice”. Describing the past six years as “a nightmare”, she said: “I want to show (my daughter) Freya and every other girl and boy that you can stand up for yourself if something happens to you, no matter who the person is, and justice will be served.” During the case, Ms Hand said she was “disappointed and upset” when the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) decided not to prosecute the case after she made a complaint to the Irish police. In a letter to her in August 2020, the DPP said there was “insufficient evidence” and there was not a reasonable prospect of conviction. Ms Hand asked the DPP to review the decision, saying she felt she was being treated differently because one of the suspects was famous. Asked about the DPP’s decision not to prosecute, Mr Harris and Ms McEntee stressed the importance of the DPP’s independence on whether to prosecute. “There are obviously structures in place where the DPP can meet a victim and can outline to them their reasons for not taking the case,” Mr Harris said. “But there’s also always an opportunity for the DPP in any situation – and I speak broadly in relation to this – to review a decision, to consider any new information that may come to light, and I don’t want to say anything that may ever cut across the ongoing work of the DPP.” Ms McEntee stressed that there should “never be any political interference” in the independence of the DPP’s decisions. “I have, since becoming minister, given priority to and enabled a new office within the DPP to open specifically focused on sexual offences, so that this issue can be given the focus and the priority that it needs,” she said.Beijing, China, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the crypto world, where narratives shape markets and cultural relevance fuels growth, meme coins have carved out a unique niche. 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Romelu Lukaku faced heavy criticism from Nigerians after missing a penalty kick for Napoli against Venezia The Belgian forward failed to give Napoli an early lead after his penalty was easily saved in the first half Lukaku has come under fire from Nigerians this season after replacing Victor Osimhen in the Napoli squad this season CHECK OUT: Education is Your Right! Don’t Let Social Norms Hold You Back. Learn Online with LEGIT. Enroll Now! Romelu Lukaku found himself at the centre of criticism from Italian and Nigerian football fans after missing a crucial penalty during Napoli's 1-0 victory against Venezia on Sunday night. Antonio Conte’s men could have gotten into half-time with the lead but the Belgian forward’s effort from the penalty spot was well saved by goalkeeper Filip Stankovic in the 37th minute. According to One Football , Lukaku’s penalty miss against Venezia was only the striker’s second in 15 attempts in Serie A and sixth overall in his playing career. The former Inter Milan and Roma forward had only failed to score six times with penalties in his club career, once for Manchester United , twice at Everton, once at West Bromwich Albion, and the first for RSC Anderlecht in July 2011. Read also Former Serie A goalkeeper issues warning to Lukaku amid poor performance and Osimhen's comparison PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app! However, Napoli maintained their unbeaten home record against Venezia with a late 1-0 victory, courtesy of a goal from Raspadori in the 79th minute. How Nigerians reacted to Lukaku’s penalty miss Nigerian football fans have responded to Lukaku's missed penalty, with many expressing irritation and anger at the Belgian forward. Lukaku has been on the end of backlash from some Nigerians for replacing Victor Osimhen at Napoli this summer after the Super Eagles striker had fallen out with the club’s hierarchy. @247BetPro tweeted: “Lukaku is a very selfish player You missed penalty... you got the chance to pass the ball to Di Lorenzo knowing fully well you can't shoot well from the angle you were.. but the yeye man out of his own selfishness gifted the ball to Venezia defender. This guy is something else” @Only1Versace also blasted the Belgian forward for his penalty miss: Read also Victor Osimhen: Fabrizio Romano issues update on Galatasaray Star's future amid Man Utd links “Lukaku is better than Osimhen ,man can’t even convert a penalty” @Chypee3 also tweeted: “Lukaku missed a penalty today. I didn't see a video trolling him on Napoli page. Osimhen really suffer for this people hand” @paul_sparsh had this to say: “Lukaku missed 3 sitters including that last gasp shot from 4 yards. He literally cost Inter the UCL final just like he got Belgium knocked out of the World Cup with his open goal misses.” Bonucci differentiates Osimhen and Lukaku Earlier, Legit.ng reported that former Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci weighed in on the social media argument over which player is better between Osimhen and Lukaku . Bonucci, who spent the majority of his career in the Italian Serie A and faced both strikers, highlighted why the Nigerian is more dangerous than the Belgian. PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy! Source: Legit.ng
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