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The first round of the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff bracket will feature a highly-anticipated matchup between the No. 9 seed Tennessee Volunteers and the No. 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes. Both Tennessee and Ohio State finished the 2024 regular seasons with 10-2 records. But with the higher seed, the Buckeyes have the advantage of hosting the first-round playoff game at Ohio Stadium. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Thanks for the feedback.Maximize Your Budget: Top Trends in Digital Expense Management SolutionsRetailers coax Black Friday shoppers into stores with big discounts and giveaways NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers in the U.S. have used giveaways and bigger-than expected discounts to reward shoppers who ventured out on Black Friday. The day after Thanksgiving still reigns for now as the unofficial kickoff of the holiday shopping season even if it’s lost some luster. 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Trump’s transition team hasn't responded to questions about what the leaders had discussed at their dinner Friday night at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club. The Republican president-elect has threatened to impose tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico if the countries don’t stop what he said was the flow of drugs and migrants across their borders. Trump and Republicans in Congress eye an ambitious 100-day agenda, starting with tax cuts WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans swept to power on Election Day and now control the House, the Senate and the White House, with plans for an ambitious 100-day agenda come January. Their to-do list includes extending tax breaks, cutting social programs, building the border wall to stop immigration and rolling back President Joe Biden's green energy policies. Atop that list is a plan to renew some $4 trillion in expiring tax cuts that were a signature domestic achievement of Republican Donald Trump’s first term as president. It's an issue that may define his return to the White House. The ruble's in a slump. For the Kremlin, that's a two-edged sword Russia’s ruble is sagging against other currencies, complicating the Kremlin’s efforts to keep consumer inflation under control with one hand even as it overheats the economy with spending on the war against Ukraine with the other. Over time a weaker ruble could mean higher prices for imports from China, Russia's main trade partner these days. President Vladimir Putin says things are under control. One wild card is sanctions against a key Russian bank that have disrupted foreign trade payments. If Russia finds a workaround for that, the ruble could regain some of its recent losses. Why your favorite catalogs are smaller this holiday season PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — While retailers hope to go big this holiday season, customers may notice that the catalogs arriving in their mailboxes are smaller. 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Construction is expected to begin in 2027 and Vietnam hopes that the first trains will start operating by 2035. But the country has been beleaguered by delays to its previous infrastructure projects. Inflation rose to 2.3% in Europe. That won't stop the central bank from cutting interest rates FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Inflation in the 20 countries that use the euro currency rose in November — but that likely won’t stop the European Central Bank from cutting interest rates as the prospect of new U.S. tariffs from the incoming Trump administration adds to the gloom over weak growth. The European Union’s harmonized index of consumer prices rose 2.3 percent, up from 2.0% in October, according to EU statistics agency Eurostat. However, worries about growth mean the Dec. 12 ECB meeting is not about whether to cut rates, but by how much. Market buzz says there could be a larger than usual half-point cut in the benchmark rate, currently 3.25%. 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Martinez had gone eight matches since last finding the back of the net against Venezia on November 3 but after Alessandro Bastoni opened the scoring in the 54th minute, the Argentina international struck in Sardinia. The Inter captain took his tally against Cagliari to 10 goals in as many games after 71 minutes before Hakan Calhanoglu capped an excellent night for the visitors from the penalty spot a few moments later. This moment >>> #ForzaInter #CagliariInter pic.twitter.com/aZwbAZvRVI — Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) December 28, 2024 Inter’s fifth-successive league victory led to them temporarily leapfrogging Atalanta, who reclaimed top spot but saw their lead cut to a single point following a 1-1 draw at Lazio. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side were grateful for a point in the end after falling behind to Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s first-half strike, only drawing level with two minutes remaining thanks to Marco Brescianini. Lautaro Valenti’s last-gasp strike condemned rock-bottom Monza to a 10th defeat in 18 matches as Parma edged a 2-1 victory, while Genoa defeated Empoli by the same scoreline.
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Rangers Snap Five-Game Losing Streak with 4-3 Win over CanadiensKendrick Lamar's new album does not feature Taylor Swift after claims he was working with his Bad Blood partner again Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By AMY LAMARE FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 20:58, 22 November 2024 | Updated: 21:16, 22 November 2024 e-mail View comments Kendrick Lamar surprised and delighted fans when he dropped his latest album GNX today out of nowhere. The 12-track album features a slew of contributors including SZA , Jack Antonoff, Kamasi Washington among others. He dropped the album with no promos or fanfare, just dropping a single image on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter ) to let fans know. On the new album Kendrick, 37, addresses the Lil Wayne Super Bowl snub and debuts a new chapter of the ongoing diss track back-and-forth battle with Drake , called Heart Pt. 6. One collaboration that has been highly rumored is one with Taylor Swift , whom he worked with on Bad Blood. Kendrick's work with Antonoff -who produced Swift's Midnights and The Tortured Poets Department - gave fans the hope that another song could be in the works. But she is not on the album. Kendrick Lamar surprised and delighted fans when he dropped his latest album GNX today out of nowhere One collaboration that has been highly rumored is one with Taylor Swift , whom he worked with on Bad Blood. But she is not on the album; seen November 14 DJ Snake also threw fuel on that fire earlier this week, saying Swift and Lamar have teamed up for a new song. But alas, that is not the case, Swift is not on the album, however, it hasn't dampened fans' excitement and enthusiasm with many calling Lamar 'The GOAT.' What fans are especially delighted with is the surprise drop of the whole new album seemingly out of nowhere – no teasers, no advance promotion, no taking over of his social profiles. Read More BREAKING NEWS Kendrick Lamar announces he's headlining the Super Bowl LIX halftime show It was a very Ninja move for the Not Like Us singer. On the track Wacced Out Murals, Kendrick addresses his Super Bowl Halftime appearance and how many fans feel the job should have gone to Lil Wayne since the game is being played in his hometown of New Orleans. 'I used to bump Tha Carter 3, I held my Rollie chain proud / Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down,' he raps. 'Got the Super Bowl and Nas the only one congratulate me, all these n*****s agitated, I’m just glad it’s on they faces.' WIth SZA's inclusion on the songs Luther and Gloria, she has also now rumored to be as a performer for Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime show, according to a fan account on X. One fan took to X to list the Humble rapper's accomplishments, summing it up with calling him the 'Man of the Year,' while another fan countered that, calling Lamar the 'man of the decade.' The 12-track album features a slew of contributors including SZA , Jack Antonoff, Kamasi Washington among others He dropped the album with no promos or fanfare, just dropping a single image on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter ) to let fans know On the new album Kendrick, 37, addresses the Lil Wayne Super Bowl snub and debuts a new chapter of the ongoing diss track battle with Drake , called Heart Pt. 6. Seen on June 22, 2024 What fans are especially delighted with is the surprise drop of the whole new album seemingly out of nowhere. Seen here at the 2023 Met Gala One fan took to X to list the Humble rapper's accomplishments, summing it up with calling him the 'Man of the Year' Another fan countered that, calling Lamar the 'man of the decade' One user wrote, 'Kendrick completely ignoring Drake’s diss track and dropping the Heart Pt. 6 anyways is frying me,' and added a video of a man laughing Many fans brought up Drake in their comments, adding that Kendrick had won the rap battle and Drake was cowering in shame. One user wrote, 'Kendrick completely ignoring Drake’s diss track and dropping the Heart Pt. 6 anyways is frying me,' and added a video of a man laughing. Dodger Blue is another song on GNX, which pays homage to the 2024 World Series Champions and features a lyric all Angelenos can relate to. 'Don’t say you hate L.A. when you don’t travel past the 10.' Lil Wayne SZA Drake Taylor Swift Share or comment on this article: Kendrick Lamar's new album does not feature Taylor Swift after claims he was working with his Bad Blood partner again e-mail Add comment
Hasselblad X2D vs. 907X: Which Medium Format Camera Fits Your Style?TORONTO and HAIFA, Israel, Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NurExone Biologic Inc. (TSXV: NRX), (OTCQB: NRXBF), (Germany: J90) (" NurExone " or the " Company "), a biopharmaceutical company developing exosome-based regenerative therapies, has announced significant findings from an expanded preclinical study of the potential of its portfolio drug, ExoPTEN, for repairing optic nerve damage. Conducted in collaboration with the Goldschleger Eye Institute at Sheba Medical Center, consistently ranked one of the top ten hospitals in the world 1 , the study builds on previously announced preliminary results 2 on June 28, 2024 and strengthens the suggestion of a promising treatment pathway for glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness globally 3 . The Optic Nerve Disorders treatment market is expected to grow from 5.54 (USD Billion) in 2023 to 11.5 (USD Billion) by 2032, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of ~8.46% during the forecast period 4 . Researchers utilized a rodent model of optic nerve crush (ONC) to simulate the damage associated with conditions like glaucoma. After inducing injury, ExoPTEN was administrated via direct injection into the eyes. The study expanded on earlier findings which indicated that eyes treated with ExoPTEN regained nearly normal retinal activity, as evidenced by electrical tests. Expanded analyses of the study data showed clear recovery of signal transmission in treated eyes compared to untreated controls, which showed no significant response. Additionally, imaging results by optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans indicates and validates that in all of treated eyes (naïve exosome treatment or ExoPTEN treatment) a successful ONC procedure has been performed (Figure 1). The study also showed that ExoPTEN treatment significantly enhanced the survival of retinal ganglion cells - key neurons responsible for transmitting visual information to the brain. Detailed analysis of retinal flat-mounts confirmed this effect, with treated eyes exhibiting substantially higher counts of these cells compared to untreated or control-treated eyes (Figures 2A and 2B). Dr. Ifat Sher, the lead investigator from the Goldschleger Eye Institute, commented, “the results from this expanded study are extremely encouraging. ExoPTEN demonstrates potential as a treatment that restores functionality and offers neuroprotection. The study shows clear signal recovery, healthier optic nerve structures and preserved retinal ganglion cells. These results suggest that ExoPTEN could fundamentally change how we approach conditions like glaucoma and optic nerve trauma. Encouraged by these results, we are advancing to a larger study with more animals to validate and expand upon these findings.” Dr. Lior Shaltiel, CEO of NurExone, added, “these findings are an important step forward in our mission to develop groundbreaking therapies for regenerative medicine in several indications. ExoPTEN’s ability to repair both the structure and function of the optic nerve highlights its transformative potential for addressing vision loss and improving tens of millions of patient lives.” About NurExone NurExone Biologic Inc. is a TSX Venture Exchange (“ TSXV ”) and OTCQB listed pharmaceutical company that is developing a platform for biologically guided exosome-based therapies to be delivered, minimally-invasively, to patients who have suffered Central Nervous System injuries. The Company’s first product, ExoPTEN for acute spinal cord injury, was proven to recover motor function in 75% of laboratory rats when administered intranasally. ExoPTEN has been granted Orphan Drug Designation by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). The NurExone platform technology is expected to offer novel solutions to drug companies interested in minimally invasive targeted drug delivery for other indications. For additional information and a brief interview, please watch Who is NurExone? , visit www.nurexone.com or follow NurExone on LinkedIn , X (formerly Twitter) , Facebook or YouTube Dr. Lior Shaltiel Chief Executive Officer and Director Phone: +972-52-4803034 Email: info@nurexone.com Oak Hill Financial Inc. 2 Bloor Street, Suite 2900 Toronto, Ontario M4W 3E2 Investor Relations - Canada Phone: +1-647-479-5803 Email: info@oakhillfinancial.ca Dr. Eva Reuter Investor Relations - Germany Phone: +49-69-1532-5857 Email: e.reuter@dr-reuter.eu Allele Capital Partners Investor Relations - US Phone: +1 978-857-5075 Email: aeriksen@allelecapital.com FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” that reflect the Company’s current expectations and projections about its future results. Wherever possible, words such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “expect”, “plan”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “predict” or “potential” or the negative or other variations of these words, or similar words or phrases, have been used to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements relating to: the results of the Company’s preclinical trials and its suggestion of a promising treatment pathway for glaucoma; the growth of the Optic Nerve Disorders treatment market; the Company expanding to further studies; the Company developing groundbreaking therapies for regenerative medicine in several indications; ExoPTEN having the potential to address vision loss and improve patient lives; and the NurExone platform technology offering novel solutions to drug companies interested in minimally invasive targeted drug delivery for other indications. These statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management as at the date hereof. In developing the forward-looking statements in this press release, we have applied several material assumptions, including : the a bility to carry out its pre-clinical trials and realize upon the stated benefits of the pre-clinical trials; the Company’s ability to realize upon the stated potential for exosome-loaded drugs in regenerating or repairing damaged nerves; the Company’s ability to maintain its ongoing commitment to using its ExoTherapy platform to advance the field of regenerative medicine; the Optic Nerve Disorders treatment market continuing to grow as stated; the Company expanding to further studies; the Company developing groundbreaking therapies for regenerative medicine in several indications; ExoPTEN addressing vision loss and improve patient lives; and the NurExone platform technology will offer novel solutions to drug companies interested in minimally invasive targeted drug delivery for other indications. Forward-looking statements involve significant risk, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results discussed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to risks related to : the Company’s early stage of development; lack of revenues to date; government regulation; market acceptance for its products; rapid technological change; dependence on key personnel; dependence on the Company’s strategic partners; the fact that preclinical drug development is uncertain, and the drug product candidates of the Company may never advance to clinical trials; the fact that results of preclinical studies and early-stage clinical trials may not be predictive of the results of later stage clinical trials; the uncertain outcome, cost, and timing of product development activities, preclinical studies and clinical trials of the Company; the uncertain clinical development process, including the risk that clinical trials may not have an effective design or generate positive results; the potential inability to obtain or maintain regulatory approval of the drug product candidates of the Company; the introduction of competing drugs that are safer, more effective or less expensive than, or otherwise superior to, the drug product candidates of the Company; the initiation, conduct, and completion of preclinical studies and clinical trials may be delayed, adversely affected or impacted by unforeseen issues; the potential inability to obtain adequate financing; the potential inability to obtain or maintain intellectual property protection for the drug product candidates of the Company; risks that the Company’s intellectual property and technology won’t have the intended impact on the Company and/or its business; the Company’s inability to carry out its pre-clinical trials and realize upon the stated benefits of the pre-clinical trials; the Company’s inability to realize upon the stated potential for exosome-loaded drugs in regenerating or repairing damaged nerves; the Company’s inability to maintain its ongoing commitment to using its ExoTherapy platform to advance the field of regenerative medicine; the Optic Nerve Disorders treatment market decreasing and/or plateauing ; the Company ’s inability to expand into further studies; the NurExone platform technology not offering novel solutions to drug companies interested in minimally invasive targeted drug delivery for other indications ; and the risks discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” on pages 44 to 51 of the Company’s Annual Information Form dated August 27 , 202 4 , a copy of which is available under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca . These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure readers that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law. Neither TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. 1 https://www.afsmc.org/2024/02/sheba-medical-center-named-a-newsweek-worlds-best-hospital-for-the-6th-consecutive-year/ 2 https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/06/28/2906122/0/en/NurExone-s-ExoPTEN-Being-Studied-as-Glaucoma-Treatment-for-US-3-4-Billion-Market.html 3 https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/17/10/1261 4 https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/optic-nerve-disorders-treatment-market-30051 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/5e682a60-3287-44b2-b7da-08ebed8fa807
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Kendrick Lamar's new album does not feature Taylor Swift after claims he was working with his Bad Blood partner again Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By AMY LAMARE FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 20:58, 22 November 2024 | Updated: 21:16, 22 November 2024 e-mail View comments Kendrick Lamar surprised and delighted fans when he dropped his latest album GNX today out of nowhere. The 12-track album features a slew of contributors including SZA , Jack Antonoff, Kamasi Washington among others. He dropped the album with no promos or fanfare, just dropping a single image on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter ) to let fans know. On the new album Kendrick, 37, addresses the Lil Wayne Super Bowl snub and debuts a new chapter of the ongoing diss track back-and-forth battle with Drake , called Heart Pt. 6. One collaboration that has been highly rumored is one with Taylor Swift , whom he worked with on Bad Blood. Kendrick's work with Antonoff -who produced Swift's Midnights and The Tortured Poets Department - gave fans the hope that another song could be in the works. But she is not on the album. Kendrick Lamar surprised and delighted fans when he dropped his latest album GNX today out of nowhere One collaboration that has been highly rumored is one with Taylor Swift , whom he worked with on Bad Blood. But she is not on the album; seen November 14 DJ Snake also threw fuel on that fire earlier this week, saying Swift and Lamar have teamed up for a new song. But alas, that is not the case, Swift is not on the album, however, it hasn't dampened fans' excitement and enthusiasm with many calling Lamar 'The GOAT.' What fans are especially delighted with is the surprise drop of the whole new album seemingly out of nowhere – no teasers, no advance promotion, no taking over of his social profiles. Read More BREAKING NEWS Kendrick Lamar announces he's headlining the Super Bowl LIX halftime show It was a very Ninja move for the Not Like Us singer. On the track Wacced Out Murals, Kendrick addresses his Super Bowl Halftime appearance and how many fans feel the job should have gone to Lil Wayne since the game is being played in his hometown of New Orleans. 'I used to bump Tha Carter 3, I held my Rollie chain proud / Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down,' he raps. 'Got the Super Bowl and Nas the only one congratulate me, all these n*****s agitated, I’m just glad it’s on they faces.' WIth SZA's inclusion on the songs Luther and Gloria, she has also now rumored to be as a performer for Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime show, according to a fan account on X. One fan took to X to list the Humble rapper's accomplishments, summing it up with calling him the 'Man of the Year,' while another fan countered that, calling Lamar the 'man of the decade.' The 12-track album features a slew of contributors including SZA , Jack Antonoff, Kamasi Washington among others He dropped the album with no promos or fanfare, just dropping a single image on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter ) to let fans know On the new album Kendrick, 37, addresses the Lil Wayne Super Bowl snub and debuts a new chapter of the ongoing diss track battle with Drake , called Heart Pt. 6. Seen on June 22, 2024 What fans are especially delighted with is the surprise drop of the whole new album seemingly out of nowhere. Seen here at the 2023 Met Gala One fan took to X to list the Humble rapper's accomplishments, summing it up with calling him the 'Man of the Year' Another fan countered that, calling Lamar the 'man of the decade' One user wrote, 'Kendrick completely ignoring Drake’s diss track and dropping the Heart Pt. 6 anyways is frying me,' and added a video of a man laughing Many fans brought up Drake in their comments, adding that Kendrick had won the rap battle and Drake was cowering in shame. One user wrote, 'Kendrick completely ignoring Drake’s diss track and dropping the Heart Pt. 6 anyways is frying me,' and added a video of a man laughing. Dodger Blue is another song on GNX, which pays homage to the 2024 World Series Champions and features a lyric all Angelenos can relate to. 'Don’t say you hate L.A. when you don’t travel past the 10.' Lil Wayne SZA Drake Taylor Swift Share or comment on this article: Kendrick Lamar's new album does not feature Taylor Swift after claims he was working with his Bad Blood partner again e-mail Add comment
Australian social media ban started with call to act by politician's wifeNEW YORK (AP) — If you're planning on ringing in the new year quietly at home, you're not alone. A majority of U.S adults intend to celebrate New Year’s Eve at home, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research . “As I’ve gotten older over the last few years, it’s like if I don’t make it to midnight, it’s not a big deal, you know?” says Carla Woods, 70, from Vinton, Iowa. Nearly 2 in 10 will be celebrating at a friend or family member’s home, and just 5% plan to go out to celebrate at a bar, restaurant or organized event, the poll found. But many U.S. adults will celebrate the new year in a different way — by making a resolution. More than half say they'll make at least one resolution for 2025. There's some optimism about the year ahead, although more than half aren't expecting a positive change. About 4 in 10 say 2025 will be a better year for them personally. About one-third don’t expect much of a difference between 2024 and 2025, and about one-quarter think 2025 will be a worse year than 2024. Relaxed New Year's Eve plans for many Kourtney Kershaw, a 32-year-old bartender in Chicago, often fields questions from customers and friends about upcoming events for New Year's Eve. She said this year is trending toward low-key. “A majority of who I’ve spoken to in my age range, they want to go out, but they don’t know what they’re going to do because they haven’t found anything or things are just really expensive,” she said. “Party packages or an entry fee are like a turnoff, especially with the climate of the world and how much things cost.” As expected, younger people are more interested in ringing in the new year at a bar or organized event — about 1 in 10 U.S. adults under 30 say they plan to do that. But about 3 in 10 older adults — 60 and above — say they won’t celebrate the beginning of 2025 at all. Anthony Tremblay, 35, from Pittsburgh, doesn't usually go out to toast the arrival of the new year, but this year he's got something special cooked up: He and his wife will be traveling through Ireland. “I don’t do anything too crazy for New Year’s, usually. So this is definitely a change,” he said. “I wanted to do something unique this year, so I did.” Woods will be working New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. She answers calls on The Iowa Warmline, a confidential, noncrisis listening line for people struggling with mental health or substance use issues. “Holidays are really hard for people, so I don’t mind working,” she said. “I’m passionate about it because I have mental health issues in the family and so being able to help people is rewarding to me.” Younger Americans are more likely to make a resolution Every New Year's also triggers the eternal debate about resolutions. A majority of U.S. adults say they intend to make a New Year’s resolution of some type, but millennials and Gen Z are especially likely to be on board — about two-thirds expect to do so, compared to about half of older adults. Women are also more likely than men to say they will set a goal for 2025. Tremblay hopes to lose some weight and focus more on self-care — more sleep, meditation and breathing exercises. “It’s probably a good year to focus on mental health,” he said. Many others agree. About 3 in 10 adults choose resolutions involving exercise or eating healthier. About one-quarter said they'll make a resolution involving losing weight and a similar number said they'll resolve to make changes about priorities of money or mental health. Woods' resolutions are to stay social and active. As a mental health counselor, she knows those are key to a happy 2025 and beyond: “Probably one of my biggest resolutions is trying to make sure I stay social, try to get out at least once a week — get out and either have coffee or do something with a friend. That’s not only for the physical but also for the mental health part.” Kershaw, the bartender, says weight loss and better health are the top resolutions she hears people make. “Mental health is the new one, but I think it’s high up there as well as with regular health,” she said. She prefers more goal-oriented resolutions and, this time, it's to do more traveling and see more of the world: “I don’t know if that’s really a resolution, but that’s a goal that I’m setting.” And how will she welcome the arrival of 2025? Usually, she takes the night off and stays home watching movies with plenty of snacks, but this year Kershaw has a different plan, maybe one of the most Chicago things you can do. This die-hard sports fan will be at Wrigley Field on Tuesday watching the Chicago Blackhawks take on the St. Louis Blues. “Hockey’s my favorite sport. So I will be watching hockey and bringing in the new year,” she said. ___ The AP-NORC poll of 1,251 adults was conducted Dec. 5-9, 2024, using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for adults overall is plus or minus 3.7 percentage points. ___ Sanders reported from Washington. Mark Kennedy And Linley Sanders, The Associated Press
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has repeated his interaction with reported transfer target Viktor Gyokeres. The Sporting CP striker has been heavily linked with a move to United in next summer’s transfer window, following Ruben Amorim’s move from the same club to be head coach at Ole Trafford. United are, however. likely to face big competition for the forward due to his exceptional goalscoring record. The new United head coach is said to have a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ with Sporting that he will make no attempt to sign any of their players during the January transfer window. That hasn't stopped the club being linked with a move for Gyokeres in the summer. READ MORE: Ruud van Nistelrooy next job path could open as potential Man United reunion date set READ MORE: Travel snow warning issued to Man United supporters as Storm Bert hits UK The 26-year-old has found the net 23 times in 18 appearances for his club so far this season, he has also provided four assists. And his goalscoring is not limited to club football with him scoring nine goals in six nations League games for Sweden, including a four-goal haul in Tuesday’s 6-0 rout over Azerbaijan. Responding to his goals on social media ahead of his return to action for Sporting, Gyokeres took to social media on Thursday. He posted photos of him celebrating his goals, along with the caption reading “Perfect week in Sthlm,” and four football emojis. Among those to like the post is Fernandes. It suggests that the United man is keeping a close eye on the striker’s career, especially after he liked a previous post from Gyokeres just a few days ago . Fernandes and Gyokeres have never played together, however, the connection is likely to be through the United man’s affinity to Sporting, who he joined the club from. The captain will now be gearing up to play his first game under Amorim at the weekend. The Red Devils travel to Portman Road to take on Ipswich Town on Sunday afternoon (4.30pm kick-off). The newly-promoted side are managed by former Man United coach Kieran McKenna. Sign up to our United newsletter so you never miss an update from Old Trafford this season.