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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Drones for commercial and recreational use have grown rapidly in popularity, despite restrictions on who can operate them and where they can be flown. No-fly zones are enforced around airports, military installations, nuclear plants, certain landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, and sports stadiums during games. Not everybody follows the rules. Sightings at airports have shut down flights in a few instances. Reported sightings of what appear to be drones flying over New Jersey at night in recent weeks have created anxiety among some residents, in part because it is unclear who is operating them or why. Some state and local officials have called for stricter rules to govern drones. After receiving reports of drone activity last month near Morris County, the Federal Aviation Administration issued temporary bans on drone flights over a golf course in Bedminster that is owned by President-elect Donald Trump, and over the Picatinny Arsenal Military Base . The Federal Aviation Administration says the bans are in response to requests from “federal security partners.” Body matching description of missing 84-year-old found in Galloway Township 1 injured in Egg Harbor Township crash Absecon police detain suspect in dollar store robbery Pentagon refutes Van Drew Iran claims as New Jersey officials meet to discuss mystery drones Work on Mike Trout's Vineland golf course completed, but play still more than a year away Could American Airlines bus program lead to more flights at Atlantic City airport? Atlantic City now has more weed shops than casinos with dozens more on the way These South Jersey bars and restaurants have transformed into holiday wonderlands Latest on New Jersey mystery drones: White House officials say there is no threat LGBTQ+ restaurant the ByrdCage to open in Atlantic City in January Questions about Gillian’s Wonderland finances draw angry response from Mita Egg Harbor Township installing 4-way stop signs at troubled intersections Large drones spotted in Philadelphia area as FBI investigates mysterious drone sightings in NJ Egg Harbor City church celebrates its inspiration with 1,700-year-old artifact Bridgeton nursing home barred from Medicaid after NJ comptroller finds fraud and abuse Who regulates drones? The FAA is responsible for the regulations governing their use , and Congress has written some requirements into law. Who enforces the rules? With a 2018 law, the Preventing Emerging Threats Act, Congress gave certain agencies in the Homeland Security and Justice departments authority to counter threats from unmanned aircraft to protect the safety of certain facilities. New drones must be outfitted with equipment allowing law enforcement to identify the operator, and Congress gave the agencies the power to detect and take down unmanned aircraft that they consider dangerous. There is no national security or public safety threat from the drones that have been spotted over the past month in New Jersey, national security spokesperson John Kirby said Thursday during a White House press briefing. The law spells out where the counter-drone measures can be used, including “national special security events” such as presidential inaugurations and other large gatherings of people. What does it take to become a drone pilot? To get a “remote pilot certificate,” you must be at least 16 years old, be proficient in English, pass an aeronautics exam, and not suffer from a ”mental condition that would interfere with the safe operation of a small unmanned aircraft system.” Are drones allowed to fly at night? Yes, but the FAA imposes restrictions on nighttime operations. Most drones are not allowed to fly at night unless they are equipped with anti-collision lights that are visible for at least 3 miles (4.8 kilometers). Are drones a hazard? Over the past decade, pilots have reported hundreds of close calls between drones and airplanes including airline jets. In some cases, airplane pilots have had to take evasive action to avoid collisions. Drones buzzing over a runway caused flights to be stopped at London’s Gatwick Airport during the Christmas travel rush in 2018 and again in May 2023 . Police dismissed the idea of shooting down the drones, fearing that stray bullets could kill someone. Advances in drone technology have made it harder for law enforcement to find rogue drone operators — bigger drones in particular have more range and power. Will drone rules get tougher? Some state and local officials in New Jersey are calling for stronger restrictions because of the recent sightings, and that has the drone industry worried. Scott Shtofman, director of government affairs at the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International, said putting more limits on drones could have a “chilling effect” on “a growing economic engine for the United States.” For the past month, drones have been spotted all over the state. Authorities have not said where they are coming from. Here is what we know about the drones and the investigation into them. “We would definitely oppose anything that is blindly pushing for new regulation of what are right now legal drone operations,” he said. AirSight, a company that sells software against “drone threats,” says more than 20 states have enacted laws against privacy invasion by drones, including Peeping Toms. Will Austin, president of Warren County Community College in New Jersey, and founder of its drone program, says it's up to users to reduce public concern about the machines. He said operators must explain why they are flying when confronted by people worried about privacy or safety. “It's a brand new technology that's not really understood real well, so it will raise fear and anxiety in a lot of people,” Austin said. “We want to be good professional aviators and alleviate that.” Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.House of Glass has opened the café in Newquay as a space for surfers, thanks to the Start Up Loans programme. The collective, owned by partners Ellen Caldwell and Kourosh Zahedi, wanted to create a spot where people could connect over their shared love for surfing. Ms Caldwell said: "We wanted to revive surf culture by providing a space where people could come together." The duo received a £15,000 loan to fund the coffee shop premises, staff, stock, and marketing. As a result, Newquay now boasts a trendy spot for surfers to enjoy a single-estate roast, French pastries, and in-house baked focaccia bread. The café, nestled in Cribbar Yard in Newquay, also acts as a base for the collective's other ventures. Ms Caldwell tailors hand-made to measure wetsuits for her brand FIGURE, while Mr Zahedi crafts surfboards under the brand name ZEDSLEDS. (Image: House of Glass) House of Glass also collaborates on high-profile projects including a summer clothing range with Urban Outfitters, and a surfboard and merchandise collection for the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon X Culted retreat in Polzeath. Ms Caldwell said: "This is the bread and butter of the business - but every day we welcome people who want to feel comfortable in our space." The pair initially considered Polzeath for their café but were swayed by the busy footfall in Newquay. Ms Caldwell added: "It’s a hidden gem, and it’s given us a wider community base." The café embraces sustainability, upcycling much of its interior decor, and hosting sold-out evening events like DJ nights and street food pop-ups. Ms Caldwell explained: "It’s about bringing people together, over nothing less than good food, surf, and drink." The Start Up Loans programme has provided £100 million in funding to businesses across the South West, with over £16 million benefiting Cornish businesses. Ms Caldwell praised the programme for allowing them to operate year-round and reach a premium market. She said: "Without that money, we wouldn’t have been able to make the year and would have had to pare back massively. "It was a survival bucket, a steady hand over the summer that will now enable us to grow." Louise McCoy, commercial managing director of small business lending at the British Business Bank, said: "We’re thrilled that the Start Up Loans programme has delivered over £100m of funding to 10,000 businesses across the region since its launch. "Businesses like House of Glass deliver a wide range of products and services to their communities and contribute to the economic vitality of their areas."Travis Kelce and his brother, Jason Kelce, have mostly stayed out of the political spotlight. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, who has won three Super Bowls, covers all sorts of topics with his retired brother, on their podcast "New Heights" every Wednesday. Travis and Jason discuss football, pop culture, dating, bedroom habits and more each and every week. But when it comes to politics, they've mostly stayed on the sideline, though over the years, they've kind of made it pretty clear where they stand. Kayla Nicole, the ex-girlfriend of the Kansas City Chiefs star, has been less subtle. The former girlfriend of the three-time Super Bowl-winning tight end trended for her reaction to the results of the 2024 presidential election. Kayla Nicole/IG. Kayla Nicole, a popular actress, model and influencer, trended for her reaction to Donald Trump defeating Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. The ex-girlfriend of the NFL star referred to Donald Trump's voters as "(expletive) clowns." "If you're a convicted felon, you're not even allowed to work as a teacher, pilot, health care official. You're not allowed to work in law enforcement. But you could run the United States of America if you want, if it makes America great again. You're all a bunch of [expletive] clowns." Kayla Nicole/IG Nicole, who has millions of followers across social media, also hinted at possibly leaving the United States. "I'm thinking Australia. Who's down?" she wrote on her Instagram Story. So far, some celebrities have left the country in the wake of Donald Trump's win over Kamala Harris, including Ellen DeGeneres and Eva Longoria . Most of the country seems to be set on staying place, though. Trump topped Harris, getting to 312 Electoral College votes, and he's expected to reach the popular vote victory, as well.

Google and Massy Group join as lead sponsors for Tech Beach Retreat in JamaicaColorado is gearing up for the rugged Big 12 schedule, but first the Buffaloes wrap up their nonconference slate with two more games, starting Friday night when they host South Dakota State in Boulder, Colo. Colorado (7-2) has won two straight after competing in the Maui Invitational, most recently a 72-55 win over in-state rival Colorado State. Now the focus turns to South Dakota State and shoring up issues before conference play. "Defensively, we're understanding what our jobs are. Now, we're not where we need to be for sure," coach Tad Boyle said. "But we're making strides in that area. And I think the guys are getting used to playing with each other, understanding each other." The Buffaloes lost a lot of talent from last year's NCAA Tournament team but boast some quality players. Andrej Jakimovski (13.0 points per game), Julian Hammond III (12.3 ppg) and Elijah Moore (12.0 ppg) lead the team in scoring. Sophomore big man Bangot Dak has shown he can be a force after scoring a career-high 16 points in the win over Colorado State. The Jackrabbits (8-4) are coming off a 77-63 loss at Nevada on Wednesday night and complete a two-game trip in Boulder. South Dakota State is led by senior center Oscar Cluff, who tops the team in scoring (17.3 points) and rebounding (11.0) but had a subpar night against Nevada when he scored a season-low six points while battling an ankle injury. "I wish he was feeling a little better," coach Eric Henderson said of Cluff. "He's going to be fine, but he's still nursing that ankle a little bit." Freshman Joe Sayler is second on the team in scoring at 12.8 ppg and has reached double figures in each of the last three games. Sophomore Kalen Garry is third on the Jackrabbits in scoring at 9.6 per contest, an average that has been hurt by his last three games when he has averaged just 5.3 points. --Field Level MediaTexas AG's office launches investigations into tech companies over potential violations of the SCOPE Act

NEW YORK , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with the AI impact on market trends - The global HVAC market size is estimated to grow by USD 74.02 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of almost 6.5% during the forecast period. For comprehensive forecast and historic data on regions,market segments, customer landscape, and companies- Click for the snapshot of this report Report Attribute Details Base Year 2023 Forecast period 2024-2028 Historic Data for 2018 - 2022 Segments Covered Type (HVAC equipment and HVAC services), End-user (Non-residential and Residential), and Geography (APAC, Europe, North America, Middle East and Africa, and South America) Key Companies Covered ABM Industries Inc., Air Comfort, Alexander Mechanical Inc., Blue Star Ltd., Carrier Global Corp., Daikin Industries Ltd., EMCOR Group Inc., Emerson Electric Co., ENGIE SA, Ferguson plc, Fujitsu Ltd., Ingersoll Rand Inc., J and J Air Conditioning, Johnson Controls International Plc, Lennox International Inc., LG Electronics Inc., Nortek, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Service Logic, Siemens AG, Carrier Corporation; Daikin Industries, Ltd.; Fujitsu; Haier Group; Havells India Ltd.; Hitachi Ltd.; Johnson Controls; LG Electronics; Lennox International Inc.; Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Rheem Manufacturing Company; SAMSUNG; Trane Regions Covered APAC, Europe, North America, Middle East and Africa, and South America Region Outlook 1. APAC - APAC is estimated to contribute 53%. To the growth of the global market. The HVAC Market report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels from 2017 to 2027. The Asia Pacific (APAC) region is the largest market for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, driven by factors such as population growth, unfavorable climatic conditions, and increasing urbanization. The expanding commercial construction sector, particularly in China and India , is the primary growth driver. Regulations and efficiency norms in these countries, including India and China , will further fuel market expansion during the forecast period. According to World Bank data, the population in APAC countries, including China and India , has grown significantly. For instance, China's population increased from 1.40 billion in 2017 to 1.42 billion in 2023, and India's population grew from 1.34 billion in 2017 to 1.38 billion in 2023. For more insights on APAC's significant contribution along with the market share of rest of the regions and countries - Download a FREE Sample Segmentation Overview Get a glance at the market contribution of rest of the segments - Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! 1.1 Fastest growing segment: The global HVAC market is experiencing significant growth due to various factors, including the increasing population and industrialization, rising construction expenditure, and increasing sales of commercial and residential buildings. The HVAC market can be segmented into three main categories: air conditioning, heating, and ventilation. In the air conditioning segment, heat pumps, air conditioners (ACs) for rooms, unitary ACs, and other types such as split, chillers, airside, packaged, variable refrigerant flow (VRF), window, and portable ACs are witnessing increased demand in both residential and non-residential buildings. Manufacturers are focusing on developing cost-effective and energy-efficient equipment that meets energy efficiency and green technology regulations. Additionally, there is a growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable equipment that reduces chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) and hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) emissions. In the heating segment, heating equipment saves up to 80% more energy than fossil fuel-based systems, making it a popular choice worldwide. The extreme climatic conditions in North America and Europe are major drivers for heating equipment. The rise in construction activities and replacement demand in Europe and the Americas, along with increasing construction in developing countries such as China and India , is creating a significant demand for heating equipment. In the ventilation segment, the rise in construction activities in both residential and non-residential segments is driving the growth of the global HVAC market. Ventilation systems help maintain air quality and air temperature indoors by exchanging fresh air. The various types of ventilation equipment include different fans, heat recovery ventilation (HRV) units, and air handling units (AHUs). Fans, such as axial, centrifugal, cross-flow, domestic exhaust, and roof/attic fans, help maintain air circulation and temperature. HRV units swap the heat between inbound and outbound airflow, improving climate control and providing fresh air. AHUs help condition and circulate the air, comprising large metal boxes with blowers, heating or cooling elements, filter racks, sound attenuators, and dampers. In conclusion, the global HVAC market is experiencing growth due to the increasing demand for energy-efficient and eco-friendly equipment in both residential and non-residential sectors. The market can be segmented into air conditioning, heating, and ventilation, with each segment witnessing significant growth due to various factors. Manufacturers are focusing on developing cost-effective and energy-efficient equipment that meets energy efficiency and green technology regulations while reducing CFC and HFC emissions. The rise in construction activities, replacement demand, and extreme climatic conditions are major drivers for the growth of the global HVAC market. Research Analysis The HVAC system industry encompasses the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. HVAC systems provide climate control technologies essential for comfort and indoor air quality, addressing the challenges of climatic changes and energy consumption in the construction sector. Residential, commercial, and industrial buildings all require HVAC systems for heating, cooling, and energy-saving solutions. HVAC regulations, such as the SEER2 regulation and the phase-out of R-22 refrigerant, drive innovation in energy efficiency and the adoption of sustainable and smart HVAC systems, including A2L refrigerant, R-410 refrigerant, condensing boilers, ductless systems, and net-zero buildings. Affordable housing units and smart building solutions are increasingly adopting energy-saving HVAC technologies, reducing overall energy consumption and carbon emissions. Furnace systems, boiler systems, and smart HVAC systems are essential components of these solutions, ensuring comfort and efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. Climate control technologies continue to evolve, with a focus on energy efficiency, sustainability, and cost savings. HVAC systems play a crucial role in creating comfortable living and working environments while addressing the challenges of climatic changes and energy consumption in the construction sector. Market Overview The HVAC system industry encompasses the design, production, and installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Climate control technologies have become increasingly important due to climatic changes and energy consumption concerns. The construction sector, population growth, and industrialization are major drivers of the HVAC market. Indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and thermal comfort are key considerations for both residential and commercial HVAC systems. Programmable thermostats, Internet of Things, and smart HVAC systems are gaining popularity for their energy-saving capabilities. VRF systems, heat pumps, air filters, and HEPA filters are essential components of modern HVAC systems. Green buildings and energy efficiency requirements are shaping the industry, with LEED certification and net-zero buildings leading the way. The HVAC market is also influenced by regulations such as SEER2 and the use of energy-saving products like R-410 refrigerant and A2L refrigerant. AI-based automated solutions, sustainable practices, and building codes are modern trends in the industry. The residential segment focuses on affordable housing units, while the commercial HVAC systems cater to commercial infrastructure. Energy-efficient solutions, sustainable practices, and environmental impact are crucial factors in the HVAC industry. HVAC regulations, cooling segment, ductless HVAC systems, and modern building practices are also significant areas of development. ChatGPT model can help answer queries related to HVAC systems, including AC, furnace systems, boiler systems, and ductless mini-split systems. The retrofit segment and real estate market are also influenced by the HVAC industry's trends and innovations. Start exploring market insights by Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Venodr Landscape 11 Vendor Analysis 11.1 Carrier Corporation 11.2 Daikin Industries, Ltd 11.3 Fujitsu 11.4 Haier Group 11.5 Havells India Ltd 11.6 Hitachi Ltd 11.7 Johnson Controls 11.8 LG Electronics 11.9 Lennox International Inc 11.10 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 11.11 Rheem Manufacturing Company 11.12 SAMSUNG 11.13 Trane 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. 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The intersection of technology, market dynamics, and regulatory oversight continues to shape the evolving landscape of the business world. As companies navigate opportunities and challenges, adaptability and transparency become key differentiators in sustaining long-term success. The spotlight on Nvidia's investigation underscores the importance of corporate governance and compliance in an increasingly interconnected global economy, where regulatory frameworks play a pivotal role in fostering fair competition and consumer protection.

The club's management is said to be aware of the situation and is working to address the internal conflicts before they further derail the team's season. Talks and mediation sessions have been scheduled to try and resolve the issues between Lewandowski and his teammates, with the hope of restoring harmony and focus within the squad.

Oscar Fairs from Benfleet, Essex, was diagnosed with a rare 7cm ependymoma brain tumour in August 2023 and underwent seven surgeries, one round of chemotherapy and one round of radiotherapy to be told palliative care was the only option. A GoFundMe page was set up to help the family raise £100,000 towards a treatment trial in France. It is with deep and profound sadness that West Ham United confirm the tragic passing of our U15s Academy goalkeeper Oscar Fairs, following his brave battle with cancer. Rest in peace, brave Oscar. — West Ham United (@WestHam) December 13, 2024 West Ham footballers donated £27,000, chairman David Sullivan donated £10,000 and Arsenal footballer and former West Ham star Declan Rice gave £5,000, according to Ms Fairs. On Friday, West Ham announced that the 15-year-old had died. Sporting director Mark Noble said: “Oscar was adored by everyone at the Academy – not only was he a great goalkeeper, he was a true Hammer and a fantastic young person, who will be deeply missed by everyone who had the pleasure to know him. “I have wonderful memories of Oscar playing in my garden – (my son) Lenny and his teammates all loved him. “He was a friendly, happy, well-mannered and polite young man, who had such a bright future ahead of him, and it is just so unimaginably devastating that he has been taken from his family and friends at this age. “The thoughts and sincere condolences of everyone at the Club are with Oscar’s parents, Natalie and Russell, and his brother Harry, and we kindly ask that the family’s privacy is respected at this extremely difficult time.” All scheduled Academy fixtures over the weekend have been postponed as a mark of respect.In the end, the bar owner's brush with danger and the subsequent medical oversight served as a cautionary tale for all involved, underlining the importance of thorough and attentive care in times of crisis. It was a reminder that even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty, the human spirit and resilience can prevail, leading to healing and recovery in the face of adversity.

Furthermore, the effectiveness of the water tax system in promoting water conservation remains a point of contention. While some provinces have reported improvements in water use efficiency and reductions in overall consumption, others have struggled to achieve significant results. The success of water conservation efforts under the new tax system largely depends on a combination of factors such as public awareness, enforcement measures, and the availability of alternative water sources.

The deployment of 5G EasyMacro in subway tunnels is poised to revolutionize the passenger experience by enabling a wide range of innovative services and applications. From location-based services and proximity marketing to enhanced security and surveillance systems, the technology opens up a plethora of possibilities for leveraging 5G connectivity to create a smarter and more connected underground transportation ecosystem.

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Qatar tribune QNA Doha President of the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) Ahmad Abdulla Al Muslemani emphasised that celebrating the anniversary of the founding of the State of Qatar by the founder HH Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani represents a moment of pride and honor in Qatar’s long history, which reflects the vision and wise leadership that laid the country’s foundations. In a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Muslemani explained that National Day enhances the feeling of national belonging and unites citizens and residents of Qatar with values of unity and cohesion. He underscored that Qatar today is following in the footsteps of the founder towards a bright future. He pointed out that National Day represents a source of inspiration for current and future generations, as it links the present to the glorious past of the legacy of the founder, Sheikh Jassim. He reviewed the values of unity, determination, and wise leadership that laid the foundations of the state, and in light of this ancient legacy, the vision of construction and development is inspired to complete the journey toward a bright future. The celebration of National Day is an occasion that inspires Qatari youth to innovate and instills in them a sense of responsibility to continue enhancing Qatar’s global standing, while preserving the authentic values that have shaped its identity. He congratulated HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and the citizens and residents of Qatar on this occasion, and hoped for the country to continue to enjoy the blessings of security, prosperity and progress, and that its flag would remain flying high among nations. During the past year, the CRA witnessed remarkable achievements that strengthened Qatar’s position globally, most notably its fourth place rank globally in the ICT Development Index (IDI) 2024, CRA President said. He pointed out that the CRA issued the policy and regulatory regulations to protect the consumers, and took strategic decisions related to mobile communications in Qatar to improve the quality and efficiency of services, in addition to enhancing public communications networks by switching to the use of high-speed network technologies. Qatar’s 5G network is almost completely available in the whole country, and Fiber Optic Coverage expanded to cover 100 percent of the population, Eng. Al Muslemani added. CRA president explained that the CRA launched the Space Radio Monitoring Center to enhance the infrastructure for satellite communications and maintain a frequency spectrum free of interference. Regarding the postal sector, Muslemani stressed that CRA put forward a set of regulatory tools for public consultation with the aim of improving the postal services provided, developing the postal sector and enhancing competition in it in a way that supports the national economy in line with the CRA’s strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030. He pointed out that this year’s National Day celebration marks the beginning of a new phase of development and progress in light of the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030, which aims to enhance the country’s position as a leading center in various fields. The CRA is working to translate its strategic vision to support these national goals through its pivotal role in building an integrated digital economy based on knowledge, and achieving digital transformation, which is a fundamental pillar for achieving sustainable development, the CRA President said. He stressed that the CRA’s strategy aims to enhance the advanced digital infrastructure and ensure optimal management of national resources such as the frequency spectrum, in a way that enables innovation and growth. The CRA also focuses on supporting innovation by encouraging competition in the local market, and activating the provision of modern services such as artificial intelligence, which contributes to strengthening Qatar’s position as a regional center for advanced technology. Muslemani noted that the CRA continuously works to improve the regulatory environment to attract technical investments, stimulate entrepreneurship in the communications sector, and ensure the provision of high-quality communications services at competitive prices. As part of its commitment to achieving Qatar National Vision 2030, the CRA is focusing on enabling digital transformation at all levels, which enhances the competitiveness of the national economy and achieves tangible results that reflect on the well-being of society, he added. Muslemani concluded his statement to QNA by saying that through these efforts, the CRA is proving its vital role in achieving the goals of the National Development Strategy and supporting Qatar’s journey towards a sustainable digital future. Copy 18/12/2024 10

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Julia Wick | (TNS) Los Angeles Times As California politicos look ahead to 2025, the biggest question looming is whether Vice President Kamala Harris — a native daughter, battered just weeks ago by presidential election defeat — will enter the 2026 California governor’s race. Related Articles National Politics | Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people National Politics | Trump taps immigration hard-liner Kari Lake as head of Voice of America National Politics | Trump invites China’s Xi to his inauguration even as he threatens massive tariffs on Beijing National Politics | Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those who oppose Trump National Politics | What Americans think about Hegseth, Gabbard and key Trump Cabinet picks AP-NORC poll Harris has yet to give any public indication on her thoughts and those close to her suggest the governorship is not immediately top of mind. But if Harris does ultimately run — and that’s a massive if — her entrée would seismically reshape the already crowded race for California’s highest office. Recent polling suggests Harris would have a major advantage, with 46% of likely voters saying they were somewhat or very likely to support her for governor in 2026, according to a UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies survey co-sponsored by The Times. “If Vice President Harris were to choose to run, I am certain that that would have a near field-clearing effect on the Democratic side,” Rep. Katie Porter, D-Irvine, said during a recent UC Irvine panel interview . Porter, a high-profile Democrat who has been eyeing the wide-open governor’s race, has yet to say whether she plans to run. Porter’s point was broadly echoed in conversations with nearly a dozen California political operatives and strategists, several of whom requested anonymity to speak candidly. Most speculated that a Harris entry would cause some other candidates in the race to scatter, creating further upheaval in down-ballot races as a roster of ambitious politicians scramble for other opportunities. “In politics, you always let the big dogs eat first,” quipped Democratic political consultant Peter Ragone. The current gubernatorial field is a who’s who of California politicians, but lacks a clear favorite or star with widespread name recognition. The vast majority of California’s 22 million voters have yet to pay attention to the race and have little familiarity with the candidates. The list of Democratic candidates includes Los Angeles’ first Latino mayor in more than a century ( Antonio Villaraigosa ); the first female and first out LGBTQ leader of the state Senate ( Toni Atkins ); the sitting lieutenant governor and first woman to hold that post ( Eleni Kounalakis ); the state superintendent of public instruction ( Tony Thurmond ) and the former state controller ( Betty Yee ). Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is serving his second term as California governor, meaning he is ineligible to run again. Several other Democrats, including Porter, outgoing Health and Human Services Director Xavier Becerra and state Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta have also publicly toyed with the idea of a run. They could be less likely to enter the fray should Harris decide to run. What the billionaire mall mogul Rick Caruso — who has also been exploring a run — would choose to do is an open question, as Caruso might contrast himself with Harris as a more centrist candidate. The real estate developer was a registered Republican until November 2019. It’s unlikely that Harris will proffer a public decision in the immediate term, leaving plenty of time for political insiders to game out hypotheticals in the weeks and months to come. Harris’ office did not respond to a request for comment. “I think every candidate for governor is trying to get some kind of intel,” Mike Trujillo, a Los Angeles-based Democratic political consultant and former Villaraigosa staffer, said of a potential Harris run. Trujillo speculated that Harris’ current state was probably similar to Hillary Clinton’s hiking sojourns in the Chappaqua woods after losing to Donald Trump in 2016, or Al Gore growing a beard in the bruising aftermath of his 2000 defeat. “The first thing she’s probably thinking about is, ‘Well, can I run again for president in four years?’ Not, ‘Do I run for governor in two years?’” said one political operative who’s worked with Harris in the past. Harris maintains a home in Brentwood and previously served as California’s senator and attorney general. A successful run for governor in 2026 would almost certainly impede a grab for the presidency in 2028. (Though if history is any guide, an unsuccessful run for California governor does not definitively preclude a bid for the Oval Office: Two years after losing the White House to John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon lost the 1962 contest for governor to Pat Brown . The Yorba Linda native became the nation’s 37th president in 1969.) As the chief executive of a state that doubles as the world’s fifth-largest economy, Harris would have more power to steer policy and make changes as a California governor than she did as vice president, where her job required deference to President Biden. But leading a state, even the nation’s most populous, could feel like small potatoes after being a heartbeat (and a few dozen electoral votes) from the presidency. The protracted slog to November 2026 would also be a stark contrast to her ill-fated 107-day sprint toward the White House, particularly for a candidate whose 2020 presidential primary campaign was dogged by allegations of infighting and mismanagement. “I don’t think Kamala Harris has a deep psychological need to be governor of California, or to be in elective office in order to feel like she can contribute to society,” said the operative who’s worked with Harris in the past. “I think some of these people do, but she’s somebody who has enough prominence that she could do a lot of big, wonderful things without having to worry about balancing California’s budget or negotiating with Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel,” the Encino Democrat who chairs the Assembly’s budget committee. Technically, Harris has until March 2026 to decide whether she enters a race. But political strategists who spoke to The Times theorized that she probably would make a move by late spring, if she chooses to do so. “People will be more annoyed if she drops in in June,” a Democratic strategist involved with one of the gubernatorial campaigns said. Sending a clear signal by February would be more “courteous,” the strategist continued, explaining that such a move would give candidates more time to potentially enter other races. Kounalakis is a longtime friend and ally of Harris’ , and the vice president also has long-term relationships with some of the other candidates and potential candidates. California has eight statewide elected offices and campaign finance laws allow candidates to fundraise interchangeably for them, meaning money already raised for a candidate’s gubernatorial campaign could easily be redirected should they decide to run for, say, lieutenant governor instead. There are already a number of candidates running for lieutenant governor, including former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs, former state Sen. Steven Bradford and former state Treasurer Fiona Ma. But that office probably would see even more interest should Harris enter the gubernatorial race. It’s a largely ceremonial position, but one that has served as a launching pad for the governorship. Still, even if Harris does enter the race, Republican political strategist Mike Murphy threw cold water on the idea that she would have an automatic glide path to the governor’s office. “It’s like Hollywood. Nobody knows anything. She’s famous enough to look credible in early polling. That’s all we know for sure,” Murphy said. “Does that predict the future? No. Are there a lot of downsides (to a potential Harris candidacy)? Totally, yes.” ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit latimes.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.The Ducks have made a short, dense road trip feel long and grueling, extracting a solitary point from their opportunities to accumulate six more in the standings ahead of this journey’s fourth and final game in Columbus on Saturday against the Blue Jackets. They would love a high note on which to conclude a stammering staccato that earned them a point from a toss-up game in Montreal before it got them bombarded at Ottawa and then kept at arm’s length by Toronto, all in the span of just four days. While the theme of opposing individual dominance carried over – Ottawa’s Drake Batherson had four points in a 5-1 drilling before Toronto veteran Max Pacioretty turned in three during a 3-2 victory – the Ducks’ back-to-back efforts varied immensely in quality. “Ottawa was skating 100 miles an hour and we were skating about 60, (whereas in Toronto) we had a lot of pace and urgency,” Ducks coach Greg Cronin told reporters in Toronto. That was consistent with his harsh assessment of the outing in Ottawa, which saw 10 power plays split evenly between the two teams but all three man-advantage markers in the match being scored by the Senators. “We didn’t have good special teams, but we weren’t good five-on-five either,” Cronin told reporters in Kanata. “I mean, I don’t remember the last game we played that was that bad.” Their struggles endured despite the fact that the Ducks have gotten reinforcements all along the way. Trade acquisition Jacob Trouba debuted in Montreal, Leo Carlsson returned from an upper-body injury against Ottawa and Robby Fabbri made his way back from knee surgery versus Toronto. They also got relatively good news on Trevor Zegras’ left knee, as a torn meniscus will cause him to miss six weeks rather than the lengthier period once feared. Prior to those reappearances, veteran defender Cam Fowler hopped back aboard, but in his five games since returning from an upper-body injury, the Ducks have been winless (0-4-1) after they had gone 2-2-1 in their previous five and 4-0-1 before that. With Fowler in the lineup this season, the Ducks have meandered to a 4-10-3 mark, posting a 6-4-1 record without him in their mix. Fowler, who is in the penultimate season of a contract that pays him $6.5 million annually against the salary cap and carries heavy trade protection (he submitted a four-team trade list before the season, narrowing suitors considerably), is the Ducks’ longest-tenured player. He recently surpassed Corey Perry for the second-most games played in franchise history. Yet now his presence has signified undesired evenings in the pressbox for promising young blue-liners like Pavel Mintyukov, Jackson LaCombe and Olen Zellweger. LaCombe and Carlsson were among the four goal-scorers in a victory over Columbus at Honda Center on Nov. 10, which snapped a four-game losing winless slump for the Ducks while condemning Columbus to its fifth of six straight losses. Columbus sat in last place in the Metropolitan Division entering Friday’s schedule, but was an eyelash below .500. Zach Werenski is one of just three defensemen who lead their respective clubs in scoring – he’s in illustrious company with Nashville’s Roman Josi and Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes – while Sean Monahan and Kirill Marchenko each anchor a forward line presently. When: Saturday, 4 p.m. PT Where: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio TV: KCOP (Ch. 13), Victory+

Indian cinema is best known for Bollywood extravaganzas, but an art-house film about three women navigating loneliness and love in a metropolis is gaining viewers and earning international recognition, including nominations to the Golden Globe awards. "All We Imagine as Light", a multi-language film set in Mumbai, the country's financial capital, has won several international awards this year, including the Grand Prix at Cannes, and is the first Indian film to be nominated in the Best Director category at the Golden Globes, which will be presented on Jan. 5. It has also been nominated in the Best Picture category for non-English movies. For director Payal Kapadia, the response to her debut film in her home country is an added bonus to the accolades it has earned abroad. "It's very difficult for independent films to get screens in India. I am very happy with the response. Now, I want to show the film in places in the country where it has not been shown so far, the smaller cities," Kapadia told Reuters in an interview. Independent, art-house films don't find too many takers in India, where audiences are raised on a staple diet of Bollywood and other mainstream films, complete with song-and-dance routines, violence and melodrama, although more serious content on streaming platforms is slowly changing tastes. With more than $2 million in box office sales globally, "All We Imagine as Light" also has entries to the Academy Awards for best picture, best director and best original screenplay, said a representative from Sideshow and Janus Films, which own the distribution rights in the U.S. But it was not India's official submission to the Best Foreign Film category at the Oscars. Kapadia, 38, said she thought of the idea of the film in a hospital waiting room. Initially conceived as a short film, it took eight years to make. Former U.S. President Barack Obama picked it as one of his favourite films of the year, in a list he shared on social media. The story revolves around the friendship and love lives of three immigrant women who live and work in Mumbai, the congested metropolis of more than 12 million people, an important leitmotif in her film. "Mumbai is a city of many contradictions. While life can be tough here, it gives people a sense of freedom as well. We tried capturing that in the film too," Kapadia said.New law to curb hazing would increase reporting, transparency on college campusesLast Email from Shaheed Bibi

Stock indexes closed mixed on Wall Street at the end of a rare bumpy week. The S&P 500 ended little changed Friday. The benchmark index reached its latest in a string of records a week ago. It lost ground for the week following three weeks of gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.2%. The Nasdaq composite edged up 0.1%. Broadcom surged after the semiconductor company beat Wall Street’s profit targets and gave a glowing forecast, highlighting its artificial intelligence products. RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, surged after raising its revenue forecast. Treasury yields rose in the bond market. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. Stocks slipped in afternoon trading Friday as Wall Street closes out a rare bumpy week. The S&P 500 was up by less than 0.1% and is on track for a loss for the week after three straight weekly gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 58 points, or 0.1% to 43,856 as of 3 p.m. Eastern time. The Nasdaq rose 0.1% and is hovering around its record. Broadcom surged 24.9% for the biggest gain in the S&P 500 after the semiconductor company beat Wall Street’s profit targets and gave a glowing forecast, highlighting its artificial intelligence products. The company also raised its dividend. The company's big gain helped cushion the market's broader fall. Pricey stock values for technology companies like Broadcom give the sector more weight in pushing the market higher or lower. Artificial intelligence technology has been a focal point for the technology sector and the overall stock market over the last year. Tech companies, and Wall Street, expect demand for AI to continue driving growth for semiconductor and other technology companies. Even so, some big tech stocks were in the red Friday. Nvidia slid 2.6%, Meta Platforms dropped 1.7% and Netflix was down 0.7%. Furniture and housewares company RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, surged 14.2% after raising its forecast for revenue growth for the year. Wall Street's rally stalled this week amid mixed economic reports and ahead of the Federal Reserve's last meeting of the year. The central bank will meet next week and is widely expected to cut interest rates for a third time since September. Expectations of a series of rate cuts has driven the S&P 500 to 57 all-time highs so far this year . The Fed has been lowering its benchmark interest rate following an aggressive rate hiking policy that was meant to tame inflation. It raised rates from near-zero in early 2022 to a two-decade high by the middle of 2023. Inflation eased under pressure from higher interest rates, nearly to the central bank's 2% target. The economy, including consumer spending and employment, held strong despite the squeeze from inflation and high borrowing costs. A slowing job market, though, has helped push a long-awaited reversal of the Fed's policy. Inflation rates have been warming up slightly over the last few months. A report on consumer prices this week showed an increase to 2.7% in November from 2.6% in October. The Fed's preferred measure of inflation, the personal consumption expenditures index, will be released next week. Wall Street expects it to show a 2.5% rise in November, up from 2.3% in October. The economy, though, remains solid heading into 2025 as consumers continue spending and employment remains healthy, said Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY. “Still, the outlook is clouded by unusually high uncertainty surrounding regulatory, immigration, trade and tax policy,” he said. Treasury yields edged higher. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.40% from 4.34% late Thursday. European markets slipped. Britain's FTSE 100 fell 0.1%. Britain’s economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% month-on-month in October, following a 0.1% decline in September, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. Asian markets closed mostly lower. Damian J. Troise And Alex Veiga, The Associated Press

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Jonah Goldberg Among elites across the ideological spectrum, there's one point of unifying agreement: Americans are bitterly divided. What if that's wrong? What if elites are the ones who are bitterly divided while most Americans are fairly unified? History rarely lines up perfectly with the calendar (the "sixties" didn't really start until the decade was almost over). But politically, the 21st century neatly began in 2000, when the election ended in a tie and the color coding of electoral maps became enshrined as a kind of permanent tribal color war of "red vs. blue." Elite understanding of politics has been stuck in this framework ever since. Politicians and voters have leaned into this alleged political reality, making it seem all the more real in the process. I loathe the phrase "perception is reality," but in politics it has the reifying power of self-fulfilling prophecy. People are also reading... Like rival noble families in medieval Europe, elites have been vying for power and dominance on the arrogant assumption that their subjects share their concern for who rules rather than what the rulers can deliver. Gobble up these 14 political cartoons about Thanksgiving Political cartoonists from across country draw up something special for the holiday In 2018, the group More in Common published a massive report on the "hidden tribes" of American politics. The wealthiest and whitest groups were "devoted conservatives" (6%) and "progressive activists" (8%). These tribes dominate the media, the parties and higher education, and they dictate the competing narratives of red vs. blue, particularly on cable news and social media. Meanwhile, the overwhelming majority of Americans resided in, or were adjacent to, the "exhausted majority." These people, however, "have no narrative," as David Brooks wrote at the time. "They have no coherent philosophic worldview to organize their thinking and compel action." Lacking a narrative might seem like a very postmodern problem, but in a postmodern elite culture, postmodern problems are real problems. It's worth noting that red vs. blue America didn't emerge ex nihilo. The 1990s were a time when the economy and government seemed to be working, at home and abroad. As a result, elites leaned into the narcissism of small differences to gain political and cultural advantage. They remain obsessed with competing, often apocalyptic, narratives. That leaves out most Americans. The gladiatorial combatants of cable news, editorial pages and academia, and their superfan spectators, can afford these fights. Members of the exhausted majority are more interested in mere competence. I think that's the hidden unity elites are missing. This is why we keep throwing incumbent parties out of power: They get elected promising competence but get derailed -- or seduced -- by fan service to, or trolling of, the elites who dominate the national conversation. There's a difference between competence and expertise. One of the most profound political changes in recent years has been the separation of notions of credentialed expertise from real-world competence. This isn't a new theme in American life, but the pandemic and the lurch toward identity politics amplified distrust of experts in unprecedented ways. This is a particular problem for the left because it is far more invested in credentialism than the right. Indeed, some progressives are suddenly realizing they invested too much in the authority of experts and too little in the ability of experts to provide what people want from government, such as affordable housing, decent education and low crime. The New York Times' Ezra Klein says he's tired of defending the authority of government institutions. Rather, "I want them to work." One of the reasons progressives find Trump so offensive is his absolute inability to speak the language of expertise -- which is full of coded elite shibboleths. But Trump veritably shouts the language of competence. I don't mean he is actually competent at governing. But he is effectively blunt about calling leaders, experts and elites -- of both parties -- stupid, ineffective, weak and incompetent. He lost in 2020 because voters didn't believe he was actually good at governing. He won in 2024 because the exhausted majority concluded the Biden administration was bad at it. Nostalgia for the low-inflation pre-pandemic economy was enough to convince voters that Trumpian drama is the tolerable price to pay for a good economy. About 3 out of 4 Americans who experienced "severe hardship" because of inflation voted for Trump. The genius of Trump's most effective ad -- "Kamala is for they/them, President Trump is for you" -- was that it was simultaneously culture-war red meat and an argument that Harris was more concerned about boutique elite concerns than everyday ones. If Trump can actually deliver competent government, he could make the Republican Party the majority party for a generation. For myriad reasons, that's an if so big it's visible from space. But the opportunity is there -- and has been there all along. Goldberg is editor-in-chief of The Dispatch: thedispatch.com . Catch the latest in Opinion Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly!A Look Into American Airlines Gr Inc's Price Over EarningsElon Musk accused of censorship after H1B migrant controversy deepens

The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Dr Sa’ad Abubakar, on Saturday, urged Sokoto State to borrow a leaf from Kebbi State in view of its unique mode of playing politics. The Monarch was highly elated by the presence of three former governors of Kebbi State seated side-by-side with the incumbent governor for a lecture on Malam Abdullahi Fodio. He disclosed this at the maiden edition of Malam Abdullahi Fodio Annual Public Lecture 2024 held at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi. Sultan described the scenario as unique, distinctive and unparallel worthy of commendation, saying that all the governors put aside their political differences and come together for a common goal of promoting Abdullahi Fodio’s legacies. “This is something that we need to borrow from Kebbi State. Today, we see all the three former governors seated together with the incumbent in a very historic event of Mallam Abdullahi Fodio Annual Public Lecture,” he said. The Sultan described Nigeria as a one big family in view of the cordial relationship that exists between different regions of the country, observing: “The event brought together different traditional rulers from across Nigeria.” This, according to him, signifies love, tolerance, understanding and accommodation among Nigerians regardless of culture, tribe or religion. Speaking on leadership, Sultan Abubakar advised Nigerians to stop castigating their leaders, instead, they should pray for them and tell them the truth. “It’s very important that we tell our leaders the truth, if they abide by it, good, if they refused, leave them to their creator. “Leaders should bear in mind that one day, they will stand before Almighty Allah to account for their stewardship. “In the affairs of people fear Allah (SWT), in the affairs of Almighty Allah fear no one. Leadership is all about justice, doing the right thing for the good of the people you lead,” he noted. In his speech, the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu appreciated Sultan for the accolades showered on the leaders, adding that he had served under all three former governors as a unionist. The governor assured that the lecture and all other cultural festivities in the four emirates of the state would be sustained to promote unity and understanding among different emirates. He used the occasion to officially change the name of the state university to Mallam Abdullahi Fodio. “Today I want to announce in order to keep the name for the younger once. I want to change the name of Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero to Mallam Abdullahi Fodio University, this is in respect for his efforts. “Kebbi State Government will do the needful by following the due process to actualise this mission,” he said. On their part, the former governors of the state, Sen. Adamu Aleiro, Alhaji Saidu Dakingari, and Sen. Atiku Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, appreciated Gov. Idris for his support to the traditional rulers. They urged leaders at all levels to emulate the virtue and leadership style of compassion, tolerance, equity and transparency of Sheikh Abdullahi Gwandu. Prof. Bello Bada, Prof. Ja’afar Kaura, all from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto as we all Sheikh Isah Talata-Mafara, presented papers on ,” Mallam Abdullahi Fodiyo on Good Governance; Responsibility of a Citizen to Constituted Authority and Relationship Between Teachers and Leaders among People”.SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Even when Penn State quarterback Drew Allar gets some praise, it's usually a backhanded compliment. They say he's a good game manager and stays within himself, or that he doesn't try to do too much. They mention he might not be flashy, but he gives the team a chance to win. And here's the thing about Penn State since Allar stepped under center: The Nittany Lions have won games. A lot of them. Sometimes that's hard to remember considering the lukewarm reception he often gets from fans. "I get it — we have a really passionate fan base and they're a huge part of our success," Allar said Sunday at College Football Playoff quarterfinals media day. "For us, we always want to go out there every drive and end with a touchdown, so when we don't do that, there's nobody more frustrated than us." The polarizing Allar is having a solid season by just about any standard, completing more than 68% of his passes for 3,021 yards, 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions while leading the sixth-seeded Nittany Lions to a 12-2 record and a spot in the Fiesta Bowl for Tuesday's game against No. 3 seed Boise State. But in a college football world filled with high-scoring, explosive offenses, Allar's no-frills performances often are the object of ire. The Penn State offense is a run-first bunch, led by the talented combo of Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen. "If we had a nickel for every time there was a Monday morning quarterback saying some BS stuff, we'd all be pretty rich," offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki said. "I think part of being a quarterback, especially at Penn State but really anywhere, is how you respond to and manage criticism." The 20-year-old Allar has made strides in that department after a trying 2023 season that finished with a 10-3 record. He says that's largely because once fall camp started back in August, he logged off the social media platform X. Allar said negative online experiences wore on him last year, and his phone number was leaked a few times, which added to the stress. He finally realized that controlling outside narratives was impossible, so the best course of action was to eliminate a needless distraction. "I've been more mentally free, as much as that sounds crazy," Allar said. "I think that's been a huge difference for me this year." The biggest criticism of Allar — and really Penn State as a whole during the 11-year James Franklin era — is that he isn't capable of winning the big games. He's 0-2 against rival Ohio State and threw a late interception against Oregon in the Big Ten title game earlier this month, which sealed the Ducks' 45-37 victory. He wasn't great in the CFP's first round, either, completing just 13 of 22 passes for 127 yards as Penn State muscled past SMU 38-10 on a cold, blustery day to advance to the Fiesta Bowl. But the quarterback is confident a better performance — aided by a game that will be played in comfortable temperatures in a domed stadium — is coming. "For me, I just have to execute those (easy) throws early in the game and get our guys into rhythm," Allar said. "Get them involved early as much as I can and that allows us to stay on the field longer, call more plays and open up our offense more. That will help us a ton, building the momentum throughout the game." Allar might be a favorite punching bag for a section of the Penn State fan base, but that's not the case in his own locker room. Star tight end Tyler Warren praised his quarterback's ability to avoid sacks, saying that the 6-foot-5, 238-pounder brings a toughness that resonates with teammates. "He's a football player," Warren said. "He plays quarterback, but when you watch him play and the energy he brings and the way he runs the ball, he's just a football player and that fires up our offense." Now Allar and Penn State have a chance to silence critics who say that the Nittany Lions don't show up in big games. Not that he's worried about what other people think. "I think it's a skill at the end of the day — blocking out the outside noise," Allar said. "Focusing on you and the process and being honest with yourself, both good and bad."The Great Danes (5-1) improved to 2-0 in the tournament. After Babacar Diallo made a layup with 10 seconds left to help the Roos tie the score at 65, the Great Danes drove down the court. Langford grabbed his own miss shot before the buzzer to give the Great Danes their fifth straight win. "I thought we showed a lot of basketball character today,” UAlbany head coach Dwayne Killings said in a postgame interview. “Finding ways to win. It'll make us stronger, and we'll refer to this when we get in another one- or two-point game with a minute left. We've already been there. We got the experience, we got the poise that we need, and we know what to do." Amar’e Marshall led the Great Danes with 18 points. Langford added 16 points, and Justin Neely had 10. Anderson Kop had 20 points for Kansas City (3-4), Jayson Petty scored 18 and Kasheem Grady II added 16. UAlbany plays American in the tournament finale at noon Sunday.

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Attorneys for Fox Corp. asked a Delaware judge Friday to dismiss a shareholder lawsuit seeking to hold current and former company officials personally liable for the financial fallout stemming from Fox News reports regarding alleged vote rigging in the 2020 election. Five New York City public employee pension funds, along with Oregon’s public employee retirement fund, allege that former chairman Rupert Murdoch and other Fox Corp. leaders deliberately turned a blind eye to liability risks posed by reporting false claims of vote rigging by election technology companies Dominion Voting Systems and Smartmatic USA. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get the latest local entertainment news, dining reviews, and more delivered right to your inbox every Thursday.From seamless transactions to innovative blockchain technology, crypto assets have engraved their space in the crypto world. 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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Even when Penn State quarterback Drew Allar gets some praise, it's usually a backhanded compliment. They say he's a good game manager and stays within himself, or that he doesn't try to do too much. They mention he might not be flashy, but he gives the team a chance to win. And here's the thing about Penn State since Allar stepped under center: The Nittany Lions have won games. A lot of them. Sometimes that's hard to remember considering the lukewarm reception he often gets from fans. "I get it — we have a really passionate fan base and they're a huge part of our success," Allar said Sunday at College Football Playoff quarterfinals media day. "For us, we always want to go out there every drive and end with a touchdown, so when we don't do that, there's nobody more frustrated than us." The polarizing Allar is having a solid season by just about any standard, completing more than 68% of his passes for 3,021 yards, 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions while leading the sixth-seeded Nittany Lions to a 12-2 record and a spot in the Fiesta Bowl for Tuesday's game against No. 3 seed Boise State. But in a college football world filled with high-scoring, explosive offenses, Allar's no-frills performances often are the object of ire. The Penn State offense is a run-first bunch, led by the talented combo of Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen. "If we had a nickel for every time there was a Monday morning quarterback saying some BS stuff, we'd all be pretty rich," offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki said. "I think part of being a quarterback, especially at Penn State but really anywhere, is how you respond to and manage criticism." The 20-year-old Allar has made strides in that department after a trying 2023 season that finished with a 10-3 record. He says that's largely because once fall camp started back in August, he logged off the social media platform X. Allar said negative online experiences wore on him last year, and his phone number was leaked a few times, which added to the stress. He finally realized that controlling outside narratives was impossible, so the best course of action was to eliminate a needless distraction. "I've been more mentally free, as much as that sounds crazy," Allar said. "I think that's been a huge difference for me this year." The biggest criticism of Allar — and really Penn State as a whole during the 11-year James Franklin era — is that he isn't capable of winning the big games. He's 0-2 against rival Ohio State and threw a late interception against Oregon in the Big Ten title game earlier this month, which sealed the Ducks' 45-37 victory. He wasn't great in the CFP's first round, either, completing just 13 of 22 passes for 127 yards as Penn State muscled past SMU 38-10 on a cold, blustery day to advance to the Fiesta Bowl. But the quarterback is confident a better performance — aided by a game that will be played in comfortable temperatures in a domed stadium — is coming. "For me, I just have to execute those (easy) throws early in the game and get our guys into rhythm," Allar said. "Get them involved early as much as I can and that allows us to stay on the field longer, call more plays and open up our offense more. That will help us a ton, building the momentum throughout the game." Allar might be a favorite punching bag for a section of the Penn State fan base, but that's not the case in his own locker room. Star tight end Tyler Warren praised his quarterback's ability to avoid sacks, saying that the 6-foot-5, 238-pounder brings a toughness that resonates with teammates. "He's a football player," Warren said. "He plays quarterback, but when you watch him play and the energy he brings and the way he runs the ball, he's just a football player and that fires up our offense." Now Allar and Penn State have a chance to silence critics who say that the Nittany Lions don't show up in big games. Not that he's worried about what other people think. "I think it's a skill at the end of the day — blocking out the outside noise," Allar said. "Focusing on you and the process and being honest with yourself, both good and bad." Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!

Jonah Goldberg: What if most Americans aren't bitterly divided?NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Emerance Maschmeyer turned in 34 saves on 35 shots on goal and the Ottawa Charge held off the New York Sirens 3-1 on Sunday for their second win in six games. Playing their first game in 10 days, the Charge got a first-period goal from Emily Clark and Shiann Darkangelo and Kateřina Mrázová added second-period goals to build a 3-0 lead through two periods. Ottawa has scored at least three goals in all five of its meetings with New York over two seasons. Alex Carpenter earned a third-period assist to extend her scoring streak to nine straight games dating to last season. Sarah Fillier’s goal moved her into a tie for the league lead with eight points in her first eight games after being drafted No. 1 by the Sirens. Ottawa’s defense neutralized much of New York’s speed advantage and used a strong penalty kill to take a 1-0 lead after one period after Clark tipped home a wrist shot from the point by Brianne Jenner six minutes into the game. The Charge added two goals in the first seven minutes of the second period but could not capitalize on a pair of power plays late in the period. Fillier wasted little time getting New York on the board in the third period, firing a shot past Maschmeyer 23 seconds into the period, but the keeper saved the next dozen shots, including an almost three-minute finish when the Sirens pulled goalkeeper Corinne Schroeder to gain a player advantage. New York’s Jill Saulnier was activated off long-term injured reserve following an upper body injury sustained in the opening game December 1. ___ AP hockey: https://apnews.com/hub/hockey

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Geode Capital Management LLC Has $21.19 Million Stake in NuScale Power Co. (NYSE:SMR)What happened Greg Schiano gave Illinois a second chance at a game winner on Saturday afternoon at SHI Stadium. Then the Rutgers’ coach’s decision to ice Illini kicker Ethan Moczulski backfired spectacularly. Moczulski had missed the 57-yard field goal as the timeout was called. Given one last opportunity, Luke Altmyer connected with Pat Bryant (again) for a 40-yard touchdown to give Illinois an improbable Big Ten road win. What it means Turns out this Illinois team has some real late-game chops. Saturday’s dramatic come-from-behind victory against Rutgers was simply the latest to go with a pair of overtime wins (Nebraska and Purdue) and another fourth-quarter rally (Kansas). Give Altmyer a 2-minute drill, and the Illini quarterback has shown he can deliver. Bret Bielema’s primary purpose was to build a consistent winner in Champaign. A win like Saturday’s is a clear step in that direction. What’s next Bowl eligibility was secured more than a month ago. Illinois is simply building toward as good of a postseason berth as possible with an 8-3 record going into next weekend’s regular season finale against Northwestern at Wrigley Field. So more than the hat is on the line. Three losses is likely one too many for the Illini to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff, but a trip to Orlando for the Citrus Bowl isn’t a terrible consolation. Especially given the program’s history. What was said “He’s still not on the Bileniikoff (Award), so if we can have a write-in campaign. Holy Jesus? He’s literally one of the best receivers in the country, and we can’t get him on the Biletnikoff. Biletnikoff, please here me. Just a really, really intelligent player. Pat is so aware of his surroundings. That last play, I thought he was going to the sidelines, and then he saw that corner and took off and knew he could get there.” — Bielema after Bryant’s game winner

LARAMIE -- This year University of Wyoming Extension employees received state, regional and national honors from professional associations in their fields. These outstanding staff members were recognized at an annual UW Extension conference in Sheridan earlier this month. Chance Marshall of Fremont County received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA). This award is given to an exceptional educator who has served extension for over 10 years, created effective programming and actively worked to improve extension. Marshall joined UW Extension as a Fremont County educator in 2014. “Chance has shown impeccable leadership and exceptional programming on artificial insemination in cattle and other livestock,” said Jeremiah Vardiman, past president of the Wyoming Association of County Agricultural Agents (WACAA). Jaycie Arndt earned the Achievement Award from the NACAA, which is given to an outstanding educator who has been with the association for less than 10 years. Arndt joined extension in 2020 and currently works as coordinator of the Institute for Managing Annual Grasses Invading Natural Ecosystems (IMAGINE) and an assistant research scientist at the Sheridan Research and Extension Center. “As a newer educator in our association, she shows a very high quality of work, especially leading a statewide organization like IMAGINE,” said Vardiman. He highlights Arndt’s ability to connect with her community. 4-H educators earn state, regional, national honors Several UW Extension employees were recognized by the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-HYDP). Awards are given to NAE4-HYDP members who are leaders in their communities and create innovative youth programming. Emily Haver, Carbon County 4-H educator, received the state Excellence in Natural Resources/Environmental Education Award for revitalizing the Carbon County 4-H summer camp. She also earned the state and regional Jim Kahler Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Awards for creating an after-school maker camp. Former Teton County 4-H educator Glenn Owings won the Achievement in Service Award, which recognizes an employee who has been a member of NAE4-HDP for 3-7 years. Laramie County 4-H educator Kristi Nagy won the Distinguished Service Award, awarded to those who have been members of NAE4-HYDP for 7-14 years. Erin Persche, who joined Weston County Extension as a 4-H educator in 2022, was named the 2024 Wyoming Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (WAE4-HYDP) Rookie of the Year. This award recognizes an exceptional 4-H educator who has been a member of UW Extension for less than three years. Persche also received the state and regional Individual Periodical Publication Awards for the Weston County monthly 4-H newsletter. In addition, she won the state and regional Individual Social Media Package Awards for her “This Week in Weston County 4-H” weekly Facebook updates. Finally, Persche earned the state, regional and national Individual Promotional Piece Awards for a postcard that boosted re-enrollments in Weston County 4-H. Campbell County 4-H educator Makala Riley received state and regional recognition for a book club she created for 4-H volunteers. Riley also earned several accolades for her work on the Campbell County 4-H newsletter, including state and regional honors for her personal column introducing the newsletter. Riley, fellow Campbell County 4-H educator Kim Fry and Campbell County administrative assistant Treasure Boller received the state and regional Team Periodical Publication Awards for the newsletter as a whole. UW Extension’s Food, Fun, 4-H Program won the state Team Educational Package Award. This innovative program, created by UW Extension educators Kellie Chichester of Niobrara County, Joddee Jacobsen of Natrona County, Mary Louise Wood of Park County and Erin Persche of Weston County, encourages youth to cook with their families. Finally, Emily Swinyer of Sheridan County earned state and regional Individual Educational Package Awards for organizing and leading a childcare and babysitting course for older 4-H’rs . About the University of Wyoming Extension The University of Wyoming Extension serves Wyoming communities by helping residents apply university research and resources to practical problems. Since 1914, UW Extension has provided educational programs and tools to the state’s 23 counties and the Wind River Indian Reservation. From 4-H programming and pesticide safety education to food preservation and nutrition courses, Extension upholds the university’s land-grant mission by offering learning opportunities for people of all ages. UW Extension staff help Wyoming residents boost agricultural production, care for lawns and gardens, cultivate future leaders, support individual and community well-being, and develop thriving businesses. To learn more, visit www.uwyo.edu/uwe or call 307-766-5124.As Love Island star Maura Higgins and author Reverend Richard Coles join fellow celebrities Down Under. The latecomers were revealed on Wednesday, November 20 and have yet to join the other campmates. The two are currently in their own private camp as hosts Ant and Dec told viewers they would be living in the 'Junkyard' camp for the next few days. Thinking it would be really bad living conditions, the camp transformed with a mattress bed, bubble bath, grill and more. Maura influencing a priest was not on my 2024 bingo card However, the two had to complete a mission by convincing the celebrities in the other camp that they were living in awful conditions. Despite not yet being with the other celebrities, fans of the ITV show have said that they are already loving them. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one I’m A Celeb viewer said: “These two are like polar opposites but so funny together." As another added: “Richard and Maura are MY WINNERS ALREADY." A further said: ““Sorry Father.” HAHAHAHAHA adding Maura to an already 10/10 camp is ridiculously brilliant!" While one said: “Aww I’ve missed Maura, I love her! I saw her on Love Island USA but I still have missed her." The reason celebrities no longer have their phone numbers printed on their uniforms is because ITV has changed the way viewers vote this year. Usually, viewers can vote for celebrities to take part in trials or to leave camp by calling the phone numbers assigned to each of them. However, this year, the ITV show is not accepting votes via phone calls. Therefore, viewers must use the app to make their votes. The app is available to download either via the App Store or Play Store. One viewer took to X (formerly Twitter) to say they didn't like the change: "Don’t like how they no longer stick phone numbers on the back of their shirts on I’m A Celeb. "Some things should never change, even with technological advances."

Georgia football received quite the spark to open the second half of Saturday's SEC championship game, as the Bulldogs looked to fight back from a 6-3 halftime deficit. And it came from its backup quarterback. Bulldogs backup quarterback Gunner Stockton started the second half of Saturday's game against No. 2 Texas at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta for injured starting quarterback Carson Beck. REQUIRED READING: Carson Beck injury update: Georgia QB ruled out with injury vs Texas in SEC championship Beck sustained an injury to his hand in the final play of the first half when he took a hit from Longhorns defensive edge Trey Moore. Here's what you need to know about Stockton as he looks to lead Georgia to its first SEC championship title since 2022: Who is Gunner Stockton? Stockton is a redshirt sophomore backup quarterback on Georgia. Stockton led the Bulldogs down the field for an opening touchdown to begin the second half. He later led a field goal drive to give Georgia a 13-6 lead heading into the fourth quarter. Gunner Stockton stats The 6-foot-1 quarterback out of Tiger, Georgia, appeared in four games last season for the Bulldogs as a backup, completing 12 of 19 passes for 148 yards and two touchdowns. Both of his touchdowns last season came in the second half of the Bulldogs' Orange Bowl win vs. Florida State, a 4-yard pass to Lawson Luckie and a 14-yard pass to Anthony Evans III. Here's a look at Stockton's stats this season: Gunner Stockton 247 rating Stockton was listed as a four-star recruit and the No. 7 ranked quarterback in the 2022 recruiting class according to his 247Sports Composite rankings page. He committed to the Bulldogs on Jan. 28, 2021, over the likes of Alabama, Appalachian State, Arkansas, Auburn and Florida, among others.Oregon State kicked off its December men’s basketball schedule with a workmanlike performance, pulling away during the second half to beat Idaho 78-62 Saturday in Gill Coliseum. Parsa Fallah scored 25 points and Michael Rataj 14 as the Beavers (6-2) won their sixth game of the season by double figures.

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Leinster's Leo Cullen remains wary ahead of facing an old adversary, Pat LamWASHINGTON (AP) — One year after the Jan. 6, 2021 , U.S. Capitol attack, Attorney General Merrick Garland said the Justice Department was committed to holding accountable all perpetrators “at any level” for “the assault on our democracy.” That bold declaration won’t apply to at least one person: Donald Trump. Special counsel Jack Smith’s move on Monday to abandon the federal election interference case against Trump means jurors will likely never decide whether the president-elect is criminally responsible for his attempts to cling to power after losing the 2020 campaign. The decision to walk away from the election charges and the separate classified documents case against Trump marks an abrupt end of the Justice Department’s unprecedented legal effort that once threatened his liberty but appears only to have galvanized his supporters. The abandonment of the cases accusing Trump of endangering American democracy and national security does away with the most serious legal threats he was facing as he returns to the White House. It was the culmination of a monthslong defense effort to delay the proceedings at every step and use the criminal allegations to Trump’s political advantage, putting the final word in the hands of voters instead of jurors. RELATED COVERAGE Cheap Ozempic? How millions of Americans with obesity may get access to costly weight-loss drugs Southwest states certify election results after the process led to controversy in previous years Trump vows tariffs over immigration. What the numbers say about border crossings, drugs and crime. “We always knew that the rich and powerful had an advantage, but I don’t think we would have ever believed that somebody could walk away from everything,” said Stephen Saltzburg, a George Washington University law professor and former Justice Department official. “If there ever was a Teflon defendant, that’s Donald Trump.” What to know about Trump’s second term: Staffing the administration: Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far. Plus, a look at recess appointments and how could Trump use them to fill his Cabinet. Follow all of our coverage as Donald Trump assembles his second administration. While prosecutors left the door open to the possibility that federal charges could be re-filed against Trump after he leaves office, that seems unlikely. Meanwhile, Trump’s presidential victory has thrown into question the future of the two state criminal cases against him in New York and Georgia. Trump was supposed to be sentenced on Tuesday after his conviction on 34 felony counts in his New York hush money case , but it’s possible the sentencing could be delayed until after Trump leaves office, and the defense is pushing to dismiss the case altogether. Smith’s team stressed that their decision to abandon the federal cases was not a reflection of the merit of the charges, but an acknowledgement that they could not move forward under longstanding Justice Department policy that says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution. Trump’s presidential victory set “at odds two fundamental and compelling national interests: On the one hand, the Constitution’s requirement that the President must not be unduly encumbered in fulfilling his weighty responsibilities . . . and on the other hand, the Nation’s commitment to the rule of law,” prosecutors wrote in court papers. The move just weeks after Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris underscores the immense personal stake Trump had in the campaign in which he turned his legal woes into a political rallying cry. Trump accused prosecutors of bringing the charges in a bid to keep him out of the White House, and he promised revenge on his perceived enemies if he won a second term. “If Donald J. Trump had lost an election, he may very well have spent the rest of his life in prison,” Vice President-elect JD Vance, wrote in a social media post on Monday. “These prosecutions were always political. Now it’s time to ensure what happened to President Trump never happens in this country again.” After the Jan. 6 attack by Trump supporters that left more than 100 police officers injured, Republican leader Mitch McConnell and several other Republicans who voted to acquit Trump during his Senate impeachment trial said it was up to the justice system to hold Trump accountable. The Jan. 6 case brought last year in Washington alleged an increasingly desperate criminal conspiracy to subvert the will of voters after Trump’s 2020 loss, accusing Trump of using the angry mob of supporters that attacked the Capitol as “a tool” in his campaign to pressure then-Vice President Mike Pence and obstruct the certification of Democrat Joe Biden’s victory. Hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters — many of whom have said they felt called to Washington by Trump — have pleaded guilty or been convicted by juries of federal charges at the same courthouse where Trump was supposed to stand trial last year. As the trial date neared, officials at the courthouse that sits within view of the Capitol were busy making plans for the crush of reporters expected to cover the historic case. But Trump’s argument that he enjoyed absolute immunity from prosecution quickly tied up the case in appeals all the way up to the Supreme Court. The high court ruled in July that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution , and sent the case back to the trial court to decide which allegations could move forward. But the case was dismissed before the trial court could get a chance to do so. The other indictment brought in Florida accused Trump of improperly storing at his Mar-a-Lago estate sensitive documents on nuclear capabilities, enlisting aides and lawyers to help him hide records demanded by investigators and cavalierly showing off a Pentagon “plan of attack” and classified map. But U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the case in July on grounds that Smith was illegally appointed . Smith appealed to the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, but abandoned that appeal on Monday. Smith’s team said it would continue its fight in the appeals court to revive charges against Trump’s two co-defendants because “no principle of temporary immunity applies to them.” In New York, jurors spent weeks last spring hearing evidence in a state case alleging a Trump scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through a hush money payment to a porn actor who said the two had sex. New York prosecutors recently expressed openness to delaying sentencing until after Trump’s second term, while Trump’s lawyers are fighting to have the conviction dismissed altogether. In Georgia, a trial while Trump is in office seems unlikely in a state case charging him and more than a dozen others with conspiring to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state. The case has been on hold since an appeals court agreed to review whether to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over her romantic relationship with the special prosecutor she had hired to lead the case. ____ Associated Press reporter Lisa Mascaro in Washington contributed.2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism — and cute little animals

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By JILL COLVIN NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump wants to turn the lights out on daylight saving time. In a post on his social media site Friday, Trump said his party would try to end the practice when he returns to office. “The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn’t! Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation,” he wrote. Setting clocks forward one hour in the spring and back an hour in the fall is intended to maximize daylight during summer months, but has long been subject to scrutiny. Daylight saving time was first adopted as a wartime measure in 1942. Lawmakers have occasionally proposed getting rid of the time change altogether. The most prominent recent attempt, a now-stalled bipartisan bill named the Sunshine Protection Act , had proposed making daylight saving time permanent. The measure was sponsored by Florida Sen. Marco Rubio , whom Trump has tapped to helm the State Department. Related Articles National Politics | Ruling by a conservative Supreme Court could help blue states resist Trump policies National Politics | A nonprofit leader, a social worker: Here are the stories of the people on Biden’s clemency list National Politics | Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she ‘sustained an injury’ on official trip to Luxembourg National Politics | Veteran Daniel Penny, acquitted in NYC subway chokehold, will join Trump’s suite at football game National Politics | About 3 in 10 are highly confident in Trump on Cabinet, spending or military oversight: AP-NORC poll “Changing the clock twice a year is outdated and unnecessary,” Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida said as the Senate voted in favor of the measure. Health experts have said that lawmakers have it backward and that standard time should be made permanent. Some health groups , including the American Medical Association and American Academy of Sleep Medicine, have said that it’s time to do away with time switches and that sticking with standard time aligns better with the sun — and human biology. Most countries do not observe daylight saving time. For those that do, the date that clocks are changed varies, creating a complicated tapestry of changing time differences. Arizona and Hawaii don’t change their clocks at all.

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'Infuriating': Uproar on social media after spicy revelation about Harris campaignLike its predecessor, “Gladiator II” is inspired by history. That doesn’t mean it’s bound by actual historical facts, however. Now in theaters, Ridley Scott’s follow-up to his 2000 epic “Gladiator” follows Lucius (Paul Mescal), the son of Russell Crowe’s warrior Maximus, during the reign of twin emperors Geta (Joseph Quinn) and Caracalla (Fred Hechinger). It features characters based on real historical figures as well as those created for the film. Much like its predecessor, “Gladiator II” centers on spectacular gladiatorial games held at the Colosseum, which pits captive warriors like Lucius against other men as well as animals in combat. In honor of the wild contests featured in the film, we asked experts what types of outrageous events actually happened in the Colosseum. There may not have been sharks, but there were sea battles The Colosseum today might not appear to be a site that could have hosted water battles, but experts say they happened. “Sometimes there would be a naval battle that was staged” as part of the games, says Andrew Scott, a professor of classical studies at Villanova University. “That was maybe a little bit rare, but there is a lot of attestations of that.” He explained that when the Colosseum was opened during the reign of emperor Titus, historical reenactments of naval battles from the 5th century BC were staged. But even before then, the first Roman emperor Augustus is said to have staged sea battles involving thousands of participants at a different venue. The presence of sharks at these battles (called naumachiae) is quite unlikely, however. “I can’t think of an instance where an ancient source talks about that sort of wildlife,” says Scott. According to the book “The Colosseum,” by Keith Hopkins and Mary Beard, historian Cassius Dio wrote that “horses and bulls and other domesticated animals” were brought out as part of Titus’ aquatic show. Semi-aquatic wildlife, such as crocodiles, were involved in other spectacles: “The Colosseum” mentions Dio’s account of one of Augustus’ animal hunts featuring “36 crocodiles.” In fact, all sorts of animals were part of the show Historians say many more animals than humans were involved in entertainment events at arenas like the Colosseum. They were generally used in staged hunts, as well as public executions. They were also pitted against each other. According to Scott, such events allowed an emperor to show off what sort of animals could be procured from the far reaches of the empire that people in Rome had never seen before. The animals said to have been featured in Roman spectacles include hippopotamuses, elephants, rhinoceroses, bears, ostriches and big cats like lions and tigers. “Historian Cassius Dio talks about an animal that he refers to as a cameleopard,” says Scott. A cameleopard may evoke the image of a mysterious exotic big cat, but it’s what ancient Romans called giraffes based on their appearance. Sometimes emperors were gladiators, too Generally, emperors sponsored gladiatorial games to boost their popularity and to showcase their might. But at least one emperor participated in the arena spectacles in order to further bask in the public’s attention. Commodus, the emperor who was the basis for the character in “Gladiator” (2000), was “an emperor we are told actually performed in the arena,” says Scott. “There’s this long section in a book by the Roman historian Cassius Dio where he talks about how Commodus participated in the hunting games [and] performed as a gladiator.” The real-life counterparts to “Gladiator II’s” emperors were a slightly different story. “I don’t think we have direct evidence of Caracalla participating in the games, but there’s a lot of talk in the ancient sources about how he liked to drive his chariot,” said “I think in this period, there can be sort of a melding of this emperor persona with the popularity of an arena performer.” Hollywood has nothing on ancient Romans’ own Colosseum stories It’s no surprise that blockbusters like “Gladiator II” embellish historical facts to make sure audiences are entertained. But Hollywood storytellers aren’t the only ones. Ancient Roman historians and poets alike wrote about the thousands of people and animals involved in various arena events. But the most shocking (at least to modern sensibilities) might not have been a combat or hunting simulation. According to “The Colosseum,” the ancient Roman poet Martial wrote that the opening events of the amphitheater included reenactments from mythology. Supposedly, the story of how the half-human/half-bull Minotaur came to be was acted out in the arena between a woman and a live animal. But whether Martial meant this literally or was using a little creative license of his own is up for readers to debate.“Wike Will Revoke Illegally Acquired Lands Whether You’re His Friend, Family” – Aide

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The in-resident training allows recruits to experience the physical challenges of being away from family members and friends. One instructor said the arrangements inside the building where recruits stay are not like hotel accommodations. Recruits sleep on cots, or on the floor, or periodically wherever they can catch a nap. The reasoning behind this type of training is to see how recruits deal with mental and emotional situations which may be brought on by uncomfortable accommodations or the lack of adequate sleep, rest and daily schedule. For a portion of the physical training, there are 16 stations set up throughout the 200-acre training area. The training center has a three-mile track used to teach vehicle dynamics, coned skill courses, a road course, pursuit and emergency response tactics. There are three towers which give instructors the ability to run all electrical signs, lights, gates, security cameras and for visual observation. The Texas DPS training facility near Florence is home to 130 recruits who reside there during the last week of skills training The driving course is designed to teach precision driving skills within the urban environment, skid control and high-speed pursuit skills. The course is also used to teach crash investigation techniques. Included on the course: a paved level surface which, when wet, offers a slick surface to practice driving in those conditions in order to prepare for real-life situations. On Thursday, instructors had set up several exercises which would simulate conditions similar to a traffic stop. The first exercise involved a civilian vehicle which appeared to be broken down on the side of a road. Recruits are given no more information than that as they drive toward the vehicle, stop and attempt to survey the situation. The recruit attempts to make contact with a man who is under the hood of the vehicle by shouting out. In this case, the man yells back at the recruit to go away. As the recruit steps closer to the man’s vehicle it appears he has a gun and begins to shoot at the recruit. The recruit returns fire, appearing to have hit the man who falls to the ground, and is still. The recruit moves to the rear of the DPS vehicle, while using the radio to notify a dispatcher that help is needed and the important details of the stop. This all happens very quickly, in a matter of minutes. After the role-play is complete, instructors who have shadowed the recruit and watched from a close proximity, give the recruit feedback. These drills are run several times throughout the training period in many different circumstances. Another exercise involved a situation in which another trooper might be using excessive force. The recruit is told he is being called to assist in the take-down of a criminal, but when the recruit approaches, the original trooper appears to be using a baton to hit his suspect in the back of the head with excessive force. In this case, the recruit had to quickly assess the scene, determine the severity of the troopers actions and decide how to assist. One recruit used his own strength to pull the offending trooper off the suspect while assessing whether or not the trooper was in control of himself and his actions. Then, in an instant, the recruit apprehended the suspect and called dispatch to alert them of the situation. Another recruit was set up at the same station a few minutes later to test their assessment and action taken. This time, after pulling the trooper from the suspect, the recruit pushed the offending trooper to the ground and proceeded to handcuff him. When asked why by his instructors later, the recruit said the trooper appeared to continue his bad behavior even after the recruit arrived and told him to stop. These two exercises had very different endings and neither were wrong, according to instructor Lt. Michael Monaghan. “In the second case, the recruit felt they might be in danger, due to the aggressive demeanor of the trooper,” Monaghan said. “This is all part of the training and could happen out in the real world.” In this first exercise, the recruit in the gray shirt has pulled over to assess the situation of a car with a raised hood on the side of the road. The suspect is seen pulling a weapon from his pants and the recruit must call on her training to follow through with the stop. In another exercise, recruits were tested at an intersection where the driver of a vehicle sped past and the task was to make a traffic stop. It was all going along well, until the other driver decided to speed away from the stop taking some twisting turns and leaving the roadway. After pursuing the driver with sirens, lights and a PA call to pull over, the driver slowed down again. Before the recruit could stop his vehicle, the driver of the other car was off again, finally coming to a stop several hundred yards in front of the recruit. By this time, a second DPS vehicle had joined the pursuit as back up. The remainder of the stop consisted of giving the suspect directions as the recruits from both vehicles trained their guns on him. There was a series of commands given in order to subdue the driver, check the vehicle for other passengers and calm the situation down. In this exercise, there were several options open to the recruits to complete the test. “If an instructor believes additional training is needed, recruits will circle back through the situations that gave them difficulty,” Monaghan said. “The purpose of this is to help recruits feel at ease with their decisions and to develop the confidence to make snap decisions and follow-through in a safe manner.” Monaghan also pointed out that on every stop there are so many variables that they couldn’t possibly set them all up. He also said that the academy brings in experts in their field to assist in some of the scenarios. There are emerging threats that come up and the training needs to stay ahead and up to date with the latest methods, technology and strategies. The mission of the DPS’s Training Operations Division is to prepare law enforcement leaders and peace officers to meet 21st Century demands and challenges. The division develops a wide variety of world-class training and education programs and delivers them to public safety professionals within the department and throughout the state. Recruits, in the gray shirts, hold a suspect at gunpoint and verbally instruct him on how to proceed during this traffic stop exercise. “The Texas Department of Public Safety is committed to recruiting and training a diverse workforce that reflect our values of integrity, excellence, accountability and teamwork,” Prestridge said. The rigorous recruit training includes the basic peace officer course, which exceeds mandatory licensing requirements established by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Trooper trainees are educated by experts on criminal and traffic law enforcement, crash investigation, crisis intervention, use of force, emergency casualty care, criminal investigations, communications, cultural diversity, fitness and wellness and many other areas, gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the job of a highway patrol trooper anywhere in Texas. “The Texas DPS is the premier law enforcement agency in the state, as well as one of the finest in the nation,” according to the state’s website. In order to meet the many challenges facing law enforcement today, the department operates a world-class training program. Law Enforcement Education educates and trains recruits, troopers, agents, and other law enforcement officers across the state. Students study tactical vehicle operation, firearms, use of force, effective report writing, communications skills, and first aid, as well as other topics. Physical training and arrest and control tactics training are also core elements of the program. At the end of training, recruits are taken to DPS headquarters in Austin and given a chance to prepare for graduation. The annual DPS Legacy Run took place on Friday. The four-mile run went from the DPS Fallen Officers Memorial at DPS headquarters to the Peace Officers Memorial at the Texas State Capitol. First implemented in 2008, recruits and instructors have said it is a way to mark the end of the 30-week training academy. According to the DPS website, trooper trainees are accompanied by their instructors, members of DPS leadership and often times DPS retirees. Before leaving the Training Center, Prestridge talked about the relationship DPS has with legislators in Austin. “Our training brings value to the state,” Prestridge said. “We have the ear of legislators and have worked with them to help equip our facilities and provide state-of-the art technology. The way we invest in our personnel makes this a law enforcement agency of excellence.”

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Antonio Brown teases role in Donald Trump's administration - before swiftly deleting the post READ MORE: Steelers coach Mike Tomlin gives brutal response to Antonio Brown Follow DailyMail.com's politics live blog for all the latest news and updates By JAKE NISSE Published: 22:03 GMT, 27 November 2024 | Updated: 22:11 GMT, 27 November 2024 e-mail View comments Antonio Brown could be set for a role in Donald Trump 's next White House administration - if the often-unhinged ex-NFL star is to be believed. Brown, who has consistently ripped Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris , teased the possible gig this week after CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins was announced as the network's new Chief White House Correspondent. On Wednesday, the ex-Steelers receiver responded an X post that shared the Collins news and wrote, 'See you at the White House' with an eyeball emoji. Brown's reply was then swiftly deleted. The White House has not announced anything regarding a potential employment of Brown. Former Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has been an outspoken supporter of Donald Trump He teased a possible White House role on X on Wednesday before quickly deleting his post It's also possible that Brown - who previously posted pictures of Tom Brady 's ex-wife Gisele Bundchen hugging him on social media - could simply be making a lewd comment on Collins' appearance. However, he previously told DailyMail.com that he was serious about taking a job in Trump's administration if he was offered one. Brown claimed he would do whatever was needed to help Trump a success, from a job in the White House to becoming an elected representative. 'I'd be the man in the office,' he said, when asked what sort of job he would like to do. 'The House of Representatives or something.' Brown attended a Trump rally and led a voter registration drive at a tailgate party - both in Pittsburgh - before the 78-year-old was ultimately elected as president for a second time. At one point during the rally, Brown and former Steelers teammate Le'Veon Bell both appeared onstage next to Trump. While the election took place more than three weeks ago, Brown has continued to take aim at Vice President Harris. Brown previously appeared onstage at a rally alongside trump and ex-teammate Le'Veon Bell Former Steelers star Brown also led a voter registration drive at a tailgate party in Pittsburgh In a clip just under 30 seconds posted on the X account on Tuesday night for the Democratic party , an emotional Harris said in a seemingly unprompted clip: 'I just have to remind you, don't you ever let anybody take your power from you. Read More Antonio Brown and Clay Travis rip Kamala Harris over bizarre Thanksgiving message 'You have the same power that you did before November 5th. And you have the same purpose that you did. And you have the same ability to engage and inspire. 'So don't ever let anybody or any circumstance take your power from you.' Brown - like other conservative voices - questioned whether Harris was sober in the video. 'I swear to drunk I'm not God,' Brown wrote next to a screengrab of Harris looking especially emotional and bleary-eyed. Brown, a seven-time Pro Bowler in the NFL, last appeared on the field in January 2022 - when he ripped off his pads and jersey at MetLife Stadium in the middle of a game vs. the Jets and headed to the locker room. Donald Trump Pittsburgh Steelers Share or comment on this article: Antonio Brown teases role in Donald Trump's administration - before swiftly deleting the post e-mail Add comment

Taking a look back at this week’s news and headlines across the Android world, including Galaxy S25 Special Edition details, the lost future of foldables, the Dimensity 8400 specs, 2024’s top mobile games, and looking forward into 2025. Android Circuit is here to remind you of a few of the many discussions around Android over the Christmas week. You can also read my weekly digest of Apple news here on Forbes . Galaxy S25 Special Edition Leaks Samsung is widely expected to host another Galaxy Unpacked event in mid- to late-January 2025 to launch the Galaxy S25 family of handsets alongside the next generation of Galaxy AI. A fourth handset may appear, but not until later in the year; this would be the thin form-factor of the Special Edition. Similar to the thin special edition of the Galaxy ZFold 6, it should be a highly prized handset thanks to a proposed limited production run: "New details on Samsung’s plans for the Galaxy S25 Special Edition production run were reported this weekend by the team at ETNews. While the run of three million units will be seven times larger than the 400,000 units of the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, it is barely ten percent of the Galaxy S25 family’s expected sales of 35 million." ( Forbes ). Foldables Imperfect Future Speaking of the Galaxy Z Fold6, Samsung was bullish on the adoption rates of foldables when it launched its foldables range in 2020, announcing that 50% of its flagship devices would be foldables by 2025. That number is still out of reach for Samsung and the industry as a whole. The flagship product split is heavily in favor of candybar phones: "While overall shipments are expected to hit nearly 18 million units in 2024, these phones still account for less than 2% of the total smartphone market. There's evidently been no rush from customers to switch over." ( Sammobile ). Dimensity’s Regular Core Moment There’s some new competition in town, at least in the market. Mediatek is launching the Dimensity 8400 processor, offering a challenge to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipsets. Notably, Mediatek have stepped away from efficiency cores, instead relying on 8 regular cores: "[MediaTek’s results] claim a 41% boost to multi-core performance over the Dimensity 8300. The company also says peak power use has been reduced by as much as 44%. We’re keen to see what this means for everyday power consumption, though." ( Android Authority ). What To Play? As the end of the calendar year approaches, the top lists and retrospectives are flowing freely. With one more holiday weekend approaching, Minireview’s list of the top mobile games in the year should help you pass the time! "On MiniReview, we've reviewed more than 350 games this year. And today, it's time to rank the top 68 most interesting Android and iOS games of 2024. From Balatro to Hades Mobile, Zenless Zone Zero, Slice & Dice, and Halls of Torment, this 2024 mobile games tier list includes something for everyone - regardless of taste and genre preferences." ( Minireview ). And Finally... Looking ahead to 2025, what smartphone trends are going to emerge and which are going to be widely adopted? Hadlee Simons looks into their crystal ball, with battery life one of the big winners" "Perhaps the biggest reason is the wider adoption of silicon batteries, offering more capacity for the same physical size than lithium batteries. Everyone from HONOR and Xiaomi to OPPO and OnePlus are stepping up in this regard. In fact, the vivo X200 Pro Mini has a more compact 6.39-inch screen paired with a large 5,700mAh battery." ( Android Authority ). Android Circuit rounds up the news from the Android world every weekend here on Forbes. Don’t forget to follow me so you don’t miss any coverage in the future, and of course, read the sister column in Apple Loop! Last week’s Android Circuit can be found here , and if you have any news and links you’d like to see featured in Android Circuit, get in touch!Article content A Saskatchewan legislature member says his transgender children were targeted in an election campaign promise about school change rooms and he wants an apology from Premier Scott Moe. Opposition NDP member Jared Clarke told the legislative assembly this week his daughters were subjects of a complaint for using a girls’ change room at a southeast Saskatchewan school. “The premier put a target on the backs of my two 12-year-old kids,” Clarke said in the house. He said a news article of the complaint was published Oct. 16 and later that day a photo of his family was shared on social media linking them to the article. The next day at a campaign stop in Regina, Moe was asked about the complaint and announced he would ban “biological boys” from using girls change rooms at schools if his Saskatchewan Party won the Oct. 28 election. Moe had touted the proposal as his first order of business, but it was not in his party’s campaign platform. “He held a press conference to stoke fear and outrage about two kids at an elementary school, while my children’s picture was circulating on social media, identifying them, while unimaginable hate was raging down on my family,” Clarke told the assembly. “The premier owes my children an apology. He owes all transgender people in this province, especially kids, an apology for how he has made them feel so unsafe over the last year.” Moe’s office said in an emailed statement the premier and former Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill at no point identified the children. “The premier and his campaign consistently stated that, ’the identity of individual minors should never be part of any political debate,” the email said. “We will work with school divisions to ensure that there is a policy in place that supports each and every student.” Moe told reporters a week after the Saskatchewan Party was re-elected the ban would no longer be a legislative priority. Clarke asked if it would be acceptable for the children of other legislature members to be used as political fodder. “What do you think would be going through a 12-year-old’s mind when they hear the premier of their province targeting them?” he told the assembly. He said it wasn’t easy when his children came out as transgender, and that he and his wife had to do a lot of learning, reading, talking and thinking. “As a parent of a transgender child, you are presented with a stark choice: to outright reject the feelings and words of your child when they tell you who they are or to choose to embrace your child and love them with all your heart,” he said. “My wife and I decided to love our kids with all our hearts. “Transgender kids are not scary. Transgender people are not scary. They are not people that we should be afraid of. They are people who deserve to be treated with respect and dignity and love.” He said his kids are kind and smart, and they play sports and music. They are also fond of Taylor Swift and airplanes. “They have the incredible strength to live as their authentic selves.” Clarke said it’s the second time the Saskatchewan Party government has gone after transgender kids. Last year, the province passed a law using the notwithstanding clause to require parental consent when children under 16 want to change their names or pronouns at school. “I don’t expect everyone to understand the journey that we have been on as a family, but I hope that my words today can be heard by those who have an open heart and a willingness to learn about the different lived experience than perhaps their own,” he said. “I hope something good can come from this terrible experience.” The Regina Leader-Post has created an Afternoon Headlines newsletter that can be delivered daily to your inbox so you are up to date with the most vital news of the day. Click here to subscribe. With some online platforms blocking access to the journalism upon which you depend, our website is your destination for up-to-the-minute news, so make sure to bookmark leaderpost.com and sign up for our newsletters so we can keep you informed. Click here to subscribe.None

Trump turns to outsider to shake up Navy, but his lack of military experience raises concernsHansberry 7-16 2-2 19, Harris 3-7 2-2 8, Okani 3-6 2-2 10, Small 9-18 9-11 31, DeVries 4-9 6-7 16, Powell 0-6 2-2 2, Andre 0-0 0-0 0, Tenner 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 26-63 23-26 86. Ike 1-6 3-4 5, Ajayi 2-5 2-2 7, Battle 6-12 2-2 16, Hickman 5-11 0-0 13, Nembhard 1-10 5-6 7, Huff 9-14 0-0 19, Gregg 1-4 7-8 9, Stromer 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 26-65 19-22 78. Halftime_Gonzaga 39-31. 3-Point Goals_West Virginia 11-35 (Small 4-10, Hansberry 3-8, Okani 2-2, DeVries 2-6, Tenner 0-1, Harris 0-2, Powell 0-6), Gonzaga 7-21 (Hickman 3-7, Battle 2-5, Ajayi 1-1, Huff 1-3, Gregg 0-1, Ike 0-1, Stromer 0-1, Nembhard 0-2). Rebounds_West Virginia 32 (Hansberry 8), Gonzaga 31 (Gregg 6). Assists_West Virginia 12 (DeVries 4), Gonzaga 20 (Nembhard 12). Total Fouls_West Virginia 17, Gonzaga 18.

Elon Musk, never one to shy away from stirring the pot, recently declared that "cancel culture" has been "cancelled." Bold words from a man who’s no stranger to making bold statements. I admire Musk for many things — his vision, his humor, his sheer audacity, and his knack for being right about so much. But on this, he couldn’t be more wrong. Just ask the average Australian. Down under, cancel culture isn’t just alive; it’s running rampant, ready to destroy anyone who dares to step out of line. No one’s safe, and now, it seems, no day is either. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard about the parent company of more than 200 pubs in Australia banning Australia Day celebrations, before backflipping on the decision and apologising for causing “concern and confusion”. A day once meant to unite has become a battlefield, where even firing up the barbecue feels like a political act. It’s no longer just about who’s being cancelled; it’s about what we’re still permitted to celebrate — and the unsettling glee of those who take comfort in the act of cancelling. Gen Alpha Embraces Big Brother Most readers here likely stand against cancel culture, but the tide is turning with Gen Alpha, the youngest generation coming of age. Polls reveal a troubling trend. Many in this group actively support cancel culture. It’s hardly surprising when you consider their formative years were shaped by the heavy-handedness of COVID lockdowns. For them, the world has always been one of nanny-state politics, where decisions are outsourced — to ChatGPT, Google, or the endless echo chamber of social media. Validation no longer stems from critical thought or conviction but from the fleeting currency of likes, shares, and comments. Tyranny is trending. Gen Alpha, the leaders of tomorrow, have grown up in a world where cancel culture isn’t just accepted; it’s seen as a tool for justice, a way to right perceived wrongs. Many of them genuinely believe it’s a good thing. To their minds, calling out and cancelling is less about censorship and more about accountability, a moral duty to ensure the "right" voices are heard. But in their quest for progress, they risk doubling down on a society where fear overshadows freedom, where the line between justice and mob rule blurs beyond recognition. In many ways, Gen Alpha seems to suffer from a kind of Stockholm syndrome. Raised in an era of relentless oversight and performative morality, they’ve come to embrace the very forces that limit their freedom, mistaking abuse for safety. And I don’t use the word “abuse” lightly. The Australian Government already wields the power to suppress individuals or groups with alarming precision through carefully tailored legislation. By crafting laws that target specific segments of the population, it can systematically silence dissent without broad backlash. What’s even more alarming is the government’s growing power to freeze personal bank accounts — a chilling extension of cancel culture that goes far beyond silencing speech Corporate Cancel Culture Marc Andreessen, a renowned venture capitalist and close associate of Musk, recently appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast. During their three-hour conversation, he unveiled a deeply unsettling trend: the rise of debanking. This isn’t merely about closing accounts; it’s a deliberate form of erasure, targeting those deemed guilty of ideological wrongthink. Debanking, as Andreessen explained, is not an isolated occurrence but a deliberate tactic of corporate cancel culture, where financial institutions enforce conformity under the guise of promoting “safety” and “social responsibility.” The implications are, for lack of a better word, terrifying. Financial institutions, once considered neutral stewards of capital, now act as ideological enforcers. Without trial or transparency, individuals can find themselves cut off from the modern economy, their financial viability stripped away. It is a form of punishment that bypasses due process, leaving its victims with little recourse. What began as social media shaming has turned into something far more sinister. One tweet, one Facebook post, one instance of "wrongthink" on Instagram — and you could lose everything. Of course, the menace of debanking isn’t confined to America’s borders. In Australia, the same tactics are being weaponised as a means of exclusion, targeting small businesses and individuals without offering any justification. While this practice often hits industries deemed controversial — like cryptocurrency, firearms, and adult services — it also impacts legitimate sectors such as farming and mining. Requests for explanations are routinely brushed off with vague references to “business decisions”, leaving account holders in the dark. Shockingly, even family members of those targeted have faced account closures, spreading financial instability far beyond the initial target. Banks argue that anti-money laundering laws justify these actions, yet even AUSTRAC, Australia’s financial regulator, has warned that blanket account closures may actually increase risks like money laundering. Despite recommendations for greater transparency, banks remain opaque, hiding behind legal loopholes to wield unchecked power. A Reflection of Human Nature This brings us back to Musk’s premature proclamation. Cancel culture is not an entity; it’s an idea, an ideology born from petty grievances, envy, and the abuses of power by those who delight in wielding it. Nietzsche’s concept of ressentiment — the simmering bitterness of the weak and spiteful — perfectly encapsulates its essence. Cancel culture thrives on a desire to bring others down, feeding on the satisfaction of public ruin and ridicule. It’s an ideology that mutates, evading extermination because it taps into something fundamentally human. As long as we exist, cancel culture will persist, its manifestations shifting but its roots unchanged. Cancel culture isn’t dead — in Australia, it’s more alive and relentless than ever.