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Adele says it is time to ‘move on’ after completing her Las Vegas residencyLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Jaylon Johnson wasn't all that interested in discussing any bright spots or reasons to have hope for the Chicago Bears. The star cornerback made his feelings clear. “I’ve been in slumps four, five years in a row now,” Johnson said Monday. "So, I mean at the end of the day, I don’t look for, ‘OK, what is going to be better in the future?’ ... It will be better when it’s better. So, right now, it’s not better. That’s all I can go off of.” The Bears (4-7) are last in the NFC North and have five straight losses after falling 30-27 to Minnesota in overtime. They wiped out an 11-point deficit in the final 22 seconds of regulation, only to come up short again when the Vikings' Parker Romo kicked a 29-yard field goal. It was the third game during this skid that came down to the final play. The Bears also lost on a Hail Mary at Washington in Week 8 and had a game-ending field goal attempt by Cairo Santos blocked by Green Bay in Week 11. Players have openly questioned some of the coaching decisions in recent weeks. Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron got fired before the game against Green Bay. And coach Matt Eberflus' game management came under more scrutiny against Minnesota. With the Bears trailing 17-10 in the third quarter, there was some confusion on a fourth-and-4 at the Vikings 27. Eberflus said he didn't do a good enough job communicating on the previous play that they would go for it on fourth down. That led to a chaotic sequence in which Santos and long snapper Scott Daly ran onto the field, only to get waved off by a lineman. Quarterback Caleb Williams had to rush to get everyone lined up properly in order to avoid a delay of game. He wound up barking out the wrong play because he misheard the call from offensive coordinator Thomas Brown and threw an incomplete pass. Receiver DJ Moore said Eberflus had not addressed that play with the team. The Bears were scheduled to meet later Monday. “That moment was just like, like a ‘what is going on’ moment that we could have avoided,” he said. The passing game. Williams has clearly looked more comfortable in the two games since Brown replaced the fired Shane Waldron as offensive coordinator. The No. 1 draft pick followed up a solid performance against Green Bay by throwing for 340 yards and two touchdowns. It was his fourth straight turnover-free game and fifth in a row without an interception. Field goal protection. One week after his game-ending 46-yard field goal attempt against Green Bay got blocked, Santos had a 48-yarder rejected on his first try against Minnesota. It happened from the same area, in the middle of the line, when the Vikings' Jerry Tillery knocked down the kick. “I just think it’s technique," Eberflus said. "It’s getting your foot down, bracing up there, staying lower. ... We just have to do a better job there with that.” It was the third blocked field goal for Santos this year, the most for Chicago in a single season since it also had three blocked in 2012. He had a 43-yard try blocked in a win over Jacksonville on Oct. 13. Moore. The Bears have done a better job getting Moore involved under Brown. Moore caught seven passes for a season-high 106 yards and a touchdown against Minnesota. That gave him 14 receptions for 168 yards the past two games, compared to 13 for 104 yards over the previous four. Johnson's 27-yard catch down the middle set up Santos' tying field goal at the end of regulation. But it's not just deep shots. The Bears are finding ways to get the ball in his hands, allowing him to turn short passes into bigger gains. He also had a 13-yard run. RB D’Andre Swift. After a string of solid outings, Swift had just 30 yards on 13 carries. To be fair, he has been dealing with a groin issue, and he was going against the NFL's No. 1 run defense. The Bears reported no injuries during the game. 5-18 — The Bears' record in one-possession games in nearly three seasons under Eberflus, including a 2-5 mark this year. They are 14-31 overall during Eberflus' tenure. The schedule doesn't get any easier, with a Thanksgiving matchup at NFC North leader Detroit. The Lions (10-1) have won nine straight since losing to Tampa Bay in Week 2. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLJourdain 2-2 0-0 4, Cisse 1-2 3-6 5, Haggerty 5-14 11-14 22, Hunter 8-13 3-5 26, Rogers 5-9 6-9 19, Dainja 7-10 0-0 14, Carter 1-2 6-6 9, Okojie 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 29-53 29-40 99. Karaban 6-13 3-3 19, McNeeley 3-9 2-4 10, Johnson 0-0 2-2 2, Ball 3-6 1-2 10, Mahaney 2-7 0-0 6, Diarra 1-6 9-10 12, Reed 10-13 2-2 22, Ross 0-2 0-0 0, Stewart 7-9 0-1 16. Totals 32-65 19-24 97. Halftime_40-40. 3-Point Goals_Memphis 12-22 (Hunter 7-10, Rogers 3-6, Carter 1-2, Haggerty 1-4), UConn 14-30 (Karaban 4-8, Ball 3-6, Stewart 2-3, Mahaney 2-4, McNeeley 2-4, Diarra 1-4, Ross 0-1). Fouled Out_Jourdain, Haggerty, Johnson, Ball, Reed. Rebounds_Memphis 28 (Cisse 8), UConn 32 (Reed 11). Assists_Memphis 13 (Haggerty 5), UConn 22 (Karaban 6). Total Fouls_Memphis 21, UConn 31.
Affirm Stock Gets Price Target Hike. It’s Winning in the BNPL Space.Former Boise State coach Chris Petersen still gets asked about the Fiesta Bowl victory over Oklahoma on the first day of 2007. That game had everything. Underdog Boise State took a 28-10 lead over one of college football's blue bloods that was followed by a 25-point Sooners run capped by what could have been a back-breaking interception return for a touchdown with 1:02 left. Then the Broncos used three trick plays that remain sensations to not only force overtime but win 43-42. And then there was the marriage proposal by Boise State running back Ian Johnson — shortly after scoring the winning two-point play — to cheerleader Chrissy Popadics that was accepted on national TV. That game put Broncos football on the national map for most fans, but looking back 18 years later, Petersen sees it differently. People are also reading... "Everybody wants to talk about that Oklahoma Fiesta Bowl game, which is great how it all worked out and all those things," Petersen said. "But we go back to play TCU (three years later) again on the big stage. It's not as flashy a game, but to me, that was an even better win." Going back to the Fiesta Bowl and winning, Petersen reasoned, showed the Broncos weren't a splash soon to fade away, that there was something longer lasting and more substantive happening on the famed blue turf. The winning has continued with few interruptions. No. 8 and third-seeded Boise State is preparing for another trip to the Fiesta Bowl, this time in a playoff quarterfinal against No. 5 and sixth-seeded Penn State on New Year's Eve. That success has continued through a series of coaches, though with a lot more of a common thread than readily apparent. Dirk Koetter was hired from Oregon, where Petersen was the wide receivers coach. Not only did Koetter bring Petersen with him to Oregon, Petersen introduced him to Dan Hawkins, who also was hired for the staff. So the transition from Koetter to Hawkins to Petersen ensured at least some level of consistency. Koetter and Hawkins engineered double-digit victory seasons five times over a six-year span that led to power-conference jobs. Koetter went to Arizona State after three seasons and Hawkins to Colorado after five. Then when Petersen became the coach after the 2005 season, he led Boise State to double-digit wins his first seven seasons and made bowls all eight years. He resisted the temptation to leave for a power-conference program until Washington lured him away toward the end of the 2013 season. Then former Boise State quarterback and offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin took over and posted five double-digit victory seasons over his first six years. After going 5-2 during the COVID-shortened 2020 season, he left for Auburn. "They just needed consistency of leadership," said Koetter, who is back as Boise State's offensive coordinator. "This program had always won at the junior-college level, the Division II level, the I-AA (now FCS) level." But Koetter referred to "an unfortunate chain of events" that made Boise State a reclamation project when he took over in 1998. Coach Pokey Allen led Boise State to the Division I-AA national championship game in 1994, but was diagnosed with cancer two days later. He died on Dec. 30, 1996, at 53. Allen coached the final two games that season, Boise State's first in Division I-A (now FBS). Houston Nutt became the coach in 1997, went 4-7 and headed to Arkansas. Then Koetter took over. "One coach dies and the other wasn't the right fit for this program," Koetter said. "Was a really good coach, did a lot of good things, but just wasn't a good fit for here." But because of Boise State's success at the lower levels, Koetter said the program was set up for success. "As Boise State has risen up the conference food chain, they've pretty much always been at the top from a player talent standpoint," Koetter said. "So it was fairly clear if we got things headed in the right direction and did a good job recruiting, we would be able to win within our conference for sure." Success didn't take long. He went 6-5 in 1998 and then won 10 games each of the following two seasons. Hawkins built on that winning and Petersen took it to another level. But there is one season, really one game, no really one half that still bugs Petersen. He thought his best team was in 2010, one that entered that late-November game at Nevada ranked No. 3 and had a legitimate chance to play for the national championship. The Colin Kaepernick-led Wolf Pack won 34-31. "I think the best team that I might've been a part of as the head coach was the team that lost one game to Nevada," Petersen said. "That team, to me, played one poor half of football on offense the entire season. We were winning by a bunch at half (24-7) and we came out and did nothing on offense in the second half and still had a chance to win. "That team would've done some damage." There aren't any what-ifs with this season's Boise State team. The Broncos are in the field of the first 12-team playoff, representing the Group of Five as its highest-ranked conference champion. That got Boise State a bye into the quarterfinals. Spencer Danielson has restored the championship-level play after taking over as the interim coach late last season during a rare downturn that led to Andy Avalos' dismissal. Danielson received the job full time after leading Boise State to the Mountain West championship. Now the Broncos are 12-1 with their only defeat to top-ranked and No. 1 seed Oregon on a last-second field goal. Running back Ashton Jeanty also was the runner-up to the Heisman Trophy. "Boise State has been built on the backs of years and years of success way before I got here," Danielson said. "So even this season is not because of me. It's because the group of young men wanted to leave a legacy, be different. We haven't been to the Fiesta Bowl in a decade. They said in January, 'We're going to get that done.' They went to work." As was the case with Danielson, Petersen and Koetter said attracting top talent is the primary reason Boise State has succeeded all these years. Winning, obviously, is the driving force, and with more entry points to the playoffs, the Broncos could make opportunities to keep returning to the postseason a selling point. But there's also something about the blue carpet. Petersen said he didn't get what it was about when he arrived as an assistant coach, and there was some talk about replacing it with more conventional green grass. A poll in the Idaho Statesman was completely against that idea, and Petersen has come to appreciate what that field means to the program. "It's a cumulative period of time where young kids see big-time games when they're in seventh and eighth and ninth and 10th grade and go, 'Oh, I know that blue turf. I want to go there,'" Petersen said. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Baltimore Ravens leading receiver Zay Flowers is questionable for Wednesday's game against the host Houston Texans because of a shoulder issue. Flowers was listed on the team's injury report after missing practice on Sunday and Monday and being limited on Tuesday. Cornerback Tre'Davious White (shoulder) has followed the same pattern in practice participation and also is questionable. The Ravens ruled out wide receiver Nelson Agholor and running back Justice Hill due to concussions, and neither practiced Sunday, Monday or Tuesday. Cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis (hamstring) also missed practice this week and is out. Flowers, 24, leads the Ravens with 71 receptions, 109 targets and 1,016 receiving yards in 15 games (13 starts). He has four touchdowns. Baltimore selected him 22nd overall in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Boston College. He has 148 career receptions for 1,874 yards and nine TDs in 31 games (29 starts). Flowers has not missed a game because of injury in his brief NFL career. White, 29, has appeared in five games and has seven tackles. He was a Pro Bowl selection in 2019 and 2020 and first-team All-Pro in 2019 during his first seven NFL seasons with the Buffalo Bills. Hill, 27, has 47 carries for 228 yards and one touchdown this season in 15 games as a reserve. He also has 42 receptions for 383 yards and three TDs. The Ravens selected Hill in the fourth round of the 2019 draft. He has 250 rushing attempts for 1,162 yards and six TDs, and 95 receptions for 737 yards and four scores. Agholor, 31, will miss his second consecutive game. He has 14 receptions on 29 targets for 231 yards and two touchdowns in 14 games (seven starts). He has 389 career receptions for 3,858 yards and 37 TDs in 149 games (105 starts) for the Philadelphia Eagles (2015-19), Las Vegas Raiders (2020), New England Patriots (2021-22) and Ravens (2023-present). Armour-Davis, 25, has played in seven games (two starts) this season and has eight tackles. The Ravens picked him in the fourth round of the 2022 draft out of Alabama. The Ravens (10-5) elevated wide receiver Anthony Miller from the practice squad to the active roster for the game against the Texans (9-6). --Field Level Media
AMD has been steadily gaining market share against its main rival, Intel, in the CPU market, and Nvidia in the GPU market. The company’s Ryzen CPUs and Radeon GPUs have been praised for their performance and value, making AMD a formidable force in the semiconductor industry. The upcoming releases are expected to further solidify AMD’s position and potentially attract new customers. Rumors suggest that AMD is gearing up to launch its Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D CPUs, along with RDNA 4 GPUs, specifically the RX 9070 XT. These products are expected to bring significant performance improvements and new features, catering to gamers, content creators, and professionals. AMD’s Rise to Prominence: A David vs. Goliath Story AMD has come a long way from its underdog days. For years, the company played second fiddle to Intel in the CPU market. However, AMD’s fortunes changed with the introduction of its Ryzen processors in 2017. Built on the Zen microarchitecture , Ryzen CPUs offered competitive performance at a lower price point, disrupting the market and forcing Intel to innovate. Similarly, in the GPU market, AMD’s Radeon graphics cards have been steadily gaining ground against Nvidia’s GeForce lineup. AMD’s GPUs have become a popular choice for gamers and content creators, thanks to their strong performance and attractive pricing. The Power of Anticipation: Why Investors are Excited The buzz surrounding AMD’s new CPUs and GPUs is not just hype; it’s backed by solid reasons. AMD has a track record of delivering innovative products that push the boundaries of performance. The upcoming releases are expected to be no different. Here’s what’s fueling the investor optimism: Analyst Predictions and Market Outlook Several analysts have expressed bullish views on AMD’s future. Rosenblatt Securities, for instance, has maintained a “Buy” rating on AMD with a price target of $250. The firm believes that AMD is well-positioned to benefit from the growth of AI and next-generation technologies. The overall market outlook for the semiconductor industry is also positive. Demand for CPUs and GPUs is expected to remain strong, driven by the increasing adoption of cloud computing, gaming, and AI. This bodes well for AMD, which is poised to capture a larger share of the market with its innovative products. My Personal Take on AMD I’ve been an AMD user for several years now, and I’ve been consistently impressed by the company’s products. I built my current PC with a Ryzen 5 3600 CPU and a Radeon RX 5700 XT GPU, and it has served me well for both gaming and content creation. I’m particularly fond of AMD’s commitment to providing high performance at a competitive price. I’m excited to see what AMD has in store for us with its next-generation CPUs and GPUs. I believe that the company’s focus on innovation and customer value will continue to drive its success in the years to come. Beyond the Hype: Challenges and Opportunities While the future looks bright for AMD, the company faces several challenges. The semiconductor industry is highly competitive, with players like Intel and Nvidia constantly innovating. Maintaining its momentum will require AMD to continue pushing the boundaries of technology and deliver products that meet the evolving needs of customers. Another challenge is the global chip shortage, which has impacted the entire semiconductor industry. AMD has been working to mitigate the effects of the shortage, but it remains a concern. Despite these challenges, AMD has significant opportunities for growth. The company’s expanding product portfolio, including CPUs, GPUs, and data center solutions, positions it to capitalize on various market segments. Furthermore, AMD’s focus on AI and high-performance computing opens up new avenues for growth. AMD’s stock surge is a testament to the company’s strong performance and the anticipation surrounding its upcoming products. With its innovative CPUs and GPUs, AMD has become a major player in the semiconductor industry. The company’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and delivering value to customers has resonated with investors and tech enthusiasts alike. As AMD continues to innovate and expand its product portfolio, it is well-positioned for continued growth in the years to come. The company’s next-generation CPUs and GPUs are expected to further solidify its position in the market and fuel its rise to new heights.
DramaBox Becomes the New Favorite for Short Dramas Going Global: Performance in the US Market Exceeds Expectations 12-24-2024 05:00 PM CET | IT, New Media & Software Press release from: Getnews / PR Agency: Global Social As we advance towards the end of 2024 - a year marked by the acceleration of digitalization and changing consumer habits - we can look back at some emerging trends within the US entertainment industry. Most notably, there is a distinct decline of creativity as studios fall into the habit of producing sequels in lieu of generating new consumer content, while AI is playing an increasingly larger role, infiltrating into the fields of entertainment creation and content distribution. Lastly, online micro-series - an emerging niche market - has witness an explosion in 2024, with its revenue increasing dozens of times compared to that in 2023. Data.ai indicates that in 2024, the US ranked first in both the download volume and application revenue of micro-series apps in both the global Apple and Android app stores. This trend is likely due to the great importance Americans attach to the consumption of sports, movies, and entertainment, among other items. In recent years, influenced by the growth of technological innovation and social media, there has been a trend of diversification and digitalization. It is within this context that micro-series have captured people's demand for instant entertainment in a modern fast-paced life, becoming a new industry benchmark. 2024 saw an unsuspecting dark horse in the US IOS app store - micro-series platform Dramabox, which has seen the success of multiple hit shows. Indeed, it seems Dramabox has already become a loved and recognized fixture by many within the American market, with the app often ranking in the top five within the free download charts of Apple IOS and Android Google Play app stores. If we take American consumers' preferences as the weathervane for future trends, its perhaps not a surprise that micro-series have also been warmly welcomed in other countries and regions. This global trend has led to the entertainment platform - Dramabox app, covering more than 200 countries and regions around the world as of October 2024. With more than 1,000 micro-series launched, a cumulative number of registered users reaching 90 million, monthly active users reaching 30 million, and both the global total daily active users and the total revenue ranking first in the field of micro-series, this is an impressive feat. Google Play's 'Best of 2024' list - selected by the Google Play Store Team and determined by the usage of users in various places - also confirms Dramabox's high-flying performance. In consolidating this success, Dramabox was recently awarded the 2024 Annual Best Entertainment App on Google Play in multiple countries. Media Contact Company Name: DramaBox Contact Person: Ronnie Sullivan Email: Send Email [ http://www.universalpressrelease.com/?pr=dramabox-becomes-the-new-favorite-for-short-dramas-going-global-performance-in-the-us-market-exceeds-expectations ] Country: Singapore Website: https://www.dramaboxapp.com/ This release was published on openPR.
Bland girls 38 Celeste 28 CELESTE — The Bland Lady Tigers stayed undefeated in District 14-2A play at 4-0 with a 38-28 win at Celeste on Friday night. Bland jumped out to an 8-3 lead in the first quarter after Marley Frazier banked in a layup and Makila Watson hit a pair of 3-pointers. Celeste never could catch the Lady Tigers the rest of the way as it was 23-10 at halftime and 31-22 after three quarters. Watson led Bland and all scorers with 13 points, while Sadie Soto shot in eight points and Nicole Spencer added seven. Celeste, which dropped to 2-2 in district play, collected a game-high 14 points from Mia Rector and 12 from Kennedy Compton. District 14-2A girls Bland 10 13 8 7 —38 Celeste 5 5 12 6 —28 B: Cami Fernandez 3, Nicole Spencer 7, Sadie Soto 8, Makila Watson 13, Jessica Ramirez 3, Marley Frazier 4. C: MaddieClaire Park 2, Mia Rector 14, Kennedy Compton 12. Records: B 18-0, 4-0; C 14-6, 2-2. Bland 52 Celeste 42 CELESTE — Three Bland players scored in double figures as the Tigers outscored Celeste 52-42 in District 14-2A play on Friday night. Sophomore Weston Wigington pumped in a game-high 17 points for Bland, which also collected 14 from senior Mateo Alvarez and 12 from freshman Teagen Hurst. Justin Douglas led Celeste with 11 points and Kayvian Dalton added 10. Celeste led 25-23 at halftime but Bland outscored the Blue Devils 19-11 in the third quarter to take charge. Bland stayed undefeated in District 14-2A play at 2-0 while Celeste dropped to 0-2. District 14-2A boys Bland 8 15 19 10 —52 Celeste 11 14 11 6 —42 B: Tristan Burns 3, Weston Wigington 17, Mateo Alvarez 14, Teagen Hurst 12, Ashton Stepp 6. C: John Willis 2, Brock Stewart 9, Kaleb Adams 3, Justin Douglas 11, Ben Mackey 2, Henry Waller 5, Kayvian Dalton 10. Records: B 11-7, 2-0.; C 6-7, 0-2. Anna 73 Greenville 55 ANNA — Greenville’s Lions are still looking for their first District 9-5A victory after falling 73-55 to Anna on Friday. The Lions, who lost their district opener 58-49 to Sherman, are now 0-2 in district play and 11-7 for the season. Anna improved to 6-11 overall and 1-1 in district play. Greenville outscored Anna 21-15 in the fourth quarter but it was too late to catch the Coyotes, who led 15-10, 38-20 and 58-34 after the first three quarters. Anna spread the scoring around among Jaylin Williams (13 points), Lamin Foon (12), R.J. Gardner (10), Caleb Smith (10) and Noah Foster (10). Damon Jones, named as the Herald-Banner Athlete of the Week, led the Lions with 18 points and Kylan Kennedy tossed in 16. District 9-5A Greenville 10 10 14 21 —55 Anna 15 23 20 15 —73 G: Kylan Kennedy 16, Damian Rodriguez 2, Dadrian Payton 3, Damon Jones 18, Anthony Zurita 2, Maddox McEwen 3, Cayden Bell 4, Surod Anderson 7. A: R.J. Gardner 10, Karson Jones 3, Jaylen Phifer 5, Caleb Smith 10, Jaylin Williams 13, Noah Foster 10, Lamin Foon 12, Eric Bowen 2, C.J. Jackson IV 8. Records: G 11-7, 0-2; A 6-11, 1-1. Yantis 62 Cumby 61 CUMBY — Yantis slipped by Cumby 62-61 in a District 15-2A rematch on Friday night. Yantis also beat Cumby 62-59 in the finals of the Cumby tournament on Dec. 14. Chett Vaughan, who was the Herald-Banner’s Athlete of the Week the previous week, led Cumby with 23 points, 10 rebounds, four steals and one blocked shot. Chayton Vaughan was next for Cumby with 17 points, six rebounds, three assists and five steals. Dakari Johnson managed 11 points. Also scoring for Cumby were Montgomery Benton (6), Channing Herman (2)and Gunner Campbell (2) as Cumby dropped to 0-2 in district play. Rockwall-Heath 50 Royse City 47 HEATH — Rockwall-Heath upped its season record to 15-3 and District 10-6A mark to 2-0 with a 50-47 win over Royse City on Friday night. Christian Cranford led the victors with 16 points, while Hadrian Reitsma shot in 13 and Kaleb Turner-Dicus added 12. Jalen Rollins led Royse City with 13 points and Jammel Ward added 11 as the Bulldogs dropped to 1-1 in district play.
Queens Wrongful Death Attorney Keetick L. Sanchez Publishes Comprehensive Article on Wrongful Death in QueensNORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 25, 2024-- UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced its environmental, social and governance (ESG) advisory and assurance services have earned recognition for the first time in the Verdantix Green Quadrant: ESG and Sustainability Assurance Services 2024 report for the comprehensive and innovative offerings that help organizations navigate the complex landscape of ESG and sustainability issues. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241122599995/en/ Verdantix cited multiple attributes that influenced their decision to name UL Solutions an “Innovator” company in the latest Verdantix Green Quadrant: ESG and Sustainability Assurance Services 2024 report. These include strong technical expertise in assurance over environmental metrics — particularly carbon emissions — as well as a comprehensive portfolio of assurance services across the corporate, product, project and site levels, and support for manufacturing firms with complex supply chains. (Photo: Business Wire) UL Solutions has been delivering enterprise ESG assurance and sustainability services since 2019, and other assurance-related services, such as environmental product declarations and zero-waste-to-landfill claim validation services, since 2010. In 2023, UL Solutions expanded its ESG advisory and assurance practice, part of the company’s Software and Advisory segment, to provide customers a pragmatic, science-driven approach to ESG and sustainability management. This includes a worldwide network of UL Solutions domain experts to help guide their progress and help them increase stakeholder confidence in the accuracy of their ESG and sustainability reporting. The company has also launched updates to its UL 360 platform, an ULTRUSTM software solution to help businesses collect, manage and report on their ESG performance. Verdantix cited multiple attributes that influenced their decision to name UL Solutions an “Innovator” company in the latest Verdantix Green Quadrant: ESG and Sustainability Assurance Services 2024 report. These attributes include strong technical expertise in assurance over environmental metrics — particularly carbon emissions — as well as a comprehensive portfolio of assurance services across the corporate, product, project and site levels, and support for manufacturing firms with complex supply chains. “The ESG and sustainability assurance services market has expanded significantly in recent years due to increased regulatory requirements and heightened pressure from stakeholders to address ESG concerns and mitigate greenwashing risks,” said Sean McCrady, vice president and general manager of the Enterprise Sustainability Group at UL Solutions. “We understand that navigating the complex ESG and sustainability landscape can be daunting and are honored that Verdantix recognized us for providing key ESG and assurance services to help companies achieve their goals.” Verdantix defines ESG and sustainability assurance services as “independent assessments, based on professional standards and guidelines, of the accuracy and reliability of ESG data and reporting processes.” The Verdantix Green Quadrant: ESG and Sustainable Assurance Services report provides a structured assessment of ESG and sustainability assurance services, enabling buyers of these services to make informed investment decisions. The Verdantix report identifies potential vendors, structures relevant purchase criteria and offers evidence-based assessments of ESG and sustainability assurance services. UL Solutions has previously appeared as a “Leader” company in the Verdantix Green Quadrant: Enterprise Carbon Management Software report in 2022 and 2023. The company was recognized for its greenhouse gas calculation and modeling capabilities, flexible reporting options, large emissions factors library and comprehensive carbon management software for Scope 1, 2 and 3 reporting. About UL Solutions A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage. Source Code: ULS-IR View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241122599995/en/ CONTACT: Investors: Dan Scott / Rodny Nacier, ICR Inc. IR@ul.comMedia : Kathy Fieweger Senior Vice President - Communications Kathy.Fieweger@ul.com 312-852-5156 KEYWORD: ILLINOIS UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ENVIRONMENT COMMERCIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES REIT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUSTAINABILITY GREEN TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) SOURCE: UL Solutions Inc Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 11/25/2024 04:06 PM/DISC: 11/25/2024 04:05 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241122599995/enThe Tennessee Titans will turn to Mason Rudolph as their starter at quarterback for a second consecutive week, despite a three-interception performance in a loss Sunday to the Indianapolis Colts. Titans head coach Brian Callahan announced the decision Tuesday after calling his starting quarterback situation a week-to-week proposition moving forward for his 3-12 team. Rudolph, who was inserted as starter Sunday in place of a struggling Will Levis, was 23-of-34 passing for 252 yards and two touchdowns, but the turnovers proved costly in a 38-30 loss at Indianapolis. Rudolph, who made three starts for an injured Levis earlier this season, has completed 63.8 percent of his passes this season in 188 attempts for 1,267 yards, eight TDs and eight interceptions. Callahan yanked Levis in the third quarter of a 37-27 loss to the visiting Cincinnati Bengals in Week 15. Levis threw for just 89 yards and three interceptions, including a pick returned for a touchdown. He also lost a fumble. Rudolph came on to complete 21 of 26 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns -- one on the final play of the game -- and an interception. Levis has thrown for 1,916 yards with 12 TDs and 12 INTs this season. He is 5-15 as a starter in his first two seasons in the NFL after he was a second-round draft pick in 2023 out of Kentucky. --Field Level Media
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Sunny Hostin shocked fans with her take on the all-new attorney general nominee Pam Bondi on Friday's The View. As the show’s hosts were discussing the recent news that Matt Gaetz would be stepping down and Bondi would be filling in, Hostin didn’t hold back as she warned viewers about the former Florida attorney general. “Let me say this, we’re all thrilled about Matt Gaetz...he would’ve been a very dangerous pick for the Department of Justice,” she kicked off. View's Joy Behar makes confession over Trump that people are too afraid to say The View brutally roasted by Joe Rogan after Joy Behar's 'dragons' taunt “But his new pick...Pam Bondi, I believe she is a dangerous pick as well.” She continued noting Bondi’s involvement in the 2016 election, mentioning her support of Donald Trump ’s false election claims. Hostin continued: “She was involved in the efforts of overturning the results. And so, that is now the person that is going to be the chief law enforcement officer?” Ana Navarro cut in, sharing that she has ‘known Pam Bondi for many many many years.’ “I don’t wanna ruin her reputation with MAGA people, but Pam Bondi and I hangout a lot,” Navarro said before noting that Bondi has no sexual assault allegations. DON'T MISS: Whoopi Goldberg ‘joins’ anti-Trump sex strike and rages 'you don't get any' [LATEST] Eric Adams's telling sign he 'doesn't want to be on' The View as he's grilled [EXCLUSIVE] View star confronted Matt Gaetz over wild murder conspiracy shared with Trump [REVEALED] Matt Gaetz has been the subject of several sexual misconduct allegations , including one involving a minor. Sunny argued, saying that she won’t be ‘the people’s attorney,’ but ‘ Trump’s attorney.’ Fans reacted to Sunny's opinions on social media, as one said: "Sunny TOLD NO LIES about Pam Bondi." "No she did not. And who’s to say that Trump picked Matt Gaetz first , knowing he’d never get through so he could pick Pam Bondi, a tad more palatable?" another replied.
City’s 2-1 loss at Aston Villa on Saturday, the Premier League champions’ ninth defeat in 12 matches in all competitions, saw Haaland fail to score for the fifth time in six outings. After the game the Norway striker told TNT Sports: “First I’m looking at myself. I haven’t been scoring my chances. I have to do better, I haven’t been good enough.” City boss Guardiola subsequently stuck up for Haaland, who has netted 108 times for the club since joining in 2022, saying that “without him we will be even worse” and that “he needs to be delivered the right balls in the right spots”. And speaking on Christmas Eve at his press conference ahead of the Boxing Day home clash with Everton, Guardiola said: “It’s about us, not just one player. “When in the past we score goals and Erling was so prolific, helping us, it was because of the team. “And when you have problems at the back, in the middle, it is for everyone, it is a team, it is not about one player. It would be easy, if it was just one player, the reason why. It’s not about that. PEP 💬 It is about us, not just one player... when you have problems at the back and middle, it is all about the team, not just one player... Erling [Haaland] is so important for us, will be important for us and has been and we need to use him better. pic.twitter.com/VBgJywyCT2 — Manchester City (@ManCity) December 24, 2024 “Erling is so important for us, will be so important for us, has been. (We have to) try to do things better, to use him better.” He added: “In this situation, this tendency for all of us (is to say) ‘the reason why is this one, and this one and this one’. It’s about us, about everyone. “The guys are running, making effort more than ever. All the tendency ‘it’s because we don’t run, because we don’t fight, the reason why is this situation or this player or this manager’... It’s not about that. “It’s many little details or big details that make all together not as good as we were. But we have another opportunity on Boxing Day.” City have a sidelined list that includes key midfielder Rodri, recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered in September, and Ruben Dias, who was ruled out for up to four weeks after sustaining a muscular problem in the 2-1 loss to Manchester United on December 15. Fellow defender John Stones made his return to action in the Villa game after a foot issue, only to be substituted at half-time. City have been assessing him, along with goalkeeper Ederson and midfielder Matheus Nunes, both of whom were absent on Saturday. What is an unprecedented slump in results in Guardiola’s managerial career has featured six losses in eight in the league. And City, who had gone into the season targeting a fifth successive title under the 53-year-old, head into Christmas lying seventh in the table, 12 points adrift of leaders Liverpool having played a game more. Their next five league fixtures are all against sides currently in the bottom half, with Everton sat 15th. Guardiola emphasised the Toffees should not be regarded as the “perfect opponent”, and added: “It’s about us, to come back at our best. We will take time because we don’t have players, but we have to get results as quick as possible.” Ahead of the 12.30pm kick-off, City’s players are set to train on Christmas Day before staying at the training ground that night, and Guardiola said: “Today they will be at home with the families, tomorrow (they will be) in the morning and in the night they will be here – hopefully they want to be here, because it’s our job and our duty.”Is Verstappen the GOAT? Four-time champ now among F1's greats