History is filled with extraordinary moments that defy imagination in various ways that astonish, inspire, and perplex. While we often celebrate the monumental events that shape nations and transform civilisations, countless extraordinary tales remain hidden, their brilliance obscured by the grander narratives of time. These moments are not just anecdotes but stories of courage, ingenuity, tragedy, and sheer eccentricity—each offering a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of the human experience. From daring feats of resilience to bizarre acts of genius and tragedy, these astonishing tales of forgotten heroes, eccentric inventors, and uncanny coincidences are so remarkable that they read like fiction—but are all real. Read also: John Tinniswood: 112yrs old man who survived Titanic’s era, lived through history According to Ranker, here are 11 most jaw-dropping moments in history you probably missed. Mitchell Red Cloud Jr., a member of the Oglala Lakota, became a legendary figure in the Korean War for his extraordinary courage. In 1950, during a brutal firefight, Red Cloud stood his ground after being hit with multiple bullets. Despite his grave wounds, he ordered his men to tie him to a tree to continue firing, ensuring his unit could retreat. His actions saved lives and helped secure a defensive position. Red Cloud’s sacrifice earned him the Medal of Honor, and his story remains a symbol of selflessness and bravery under extreme conditions. Betty Robinson’s extraordinary story of survival captivated the world. As a teenager, she won Olympic gold in the 4×100 metre relay at the 1928 Olympics. However, her life took a dramatic turn when she was involved in a tragic plane crash in 1931. Initially declared dead, Robinson was later discovered to be alive in a morgue, barely clinging to life. Doctors initially doubted she’d ever walk again, but she fought through unimaginable pain and went on to win another Olympic gold medal in 1936, solidifying her place as one of history’s greatest comeback athletes. Victor Hugo, the legendary French author of Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, was not only a literary giant but also a man whose death commanded immense respect. In 1885, when Hugo passed away, his funeral became a national event. In an extraordinary show of respect, Parisian brothels—known for their open doors—closed for the day as a tribute. Rumour has it that Hugo, who had a complex relationship with love and sexuality, had been a client of the Brothels, adding an ironic twist to the story of his funeral. Read also: Samson Dauda: The Nigerian-born bodybuilder who made history at Mr. Olympia 2024 James Jameson, heir to the Jameson whiskey fortune, was a man of many contradictions. In 1887, while on an expedition in the Congo, he reportedly paid to witness the cannibalization of a young girl by a tribal group. Jameson, a passionate and controversial figure, later denied his involvement, claiming he was merely a witness. However, the disturbing sketches he made of the event and his participation in documenting the horrific scene left a stain on his legacy, raising questions about his motivations and the ethics of colonial exploration during that era. The Greek philosopher Pythagoras is perhaps best known for the theorem that bears his name – the Pythagorean Theorem. While the sixth-century BCE Ionian lives on with the geometric statement about triangles, Pythagoras is also known for his works on the soul. Pythagoras was also a vegetarian, although how strictly he avoided meat remains unclear. Regardless, Pythagoras had thoughts about food, especially fava beans. Pythagoras didn’t eat beans and forbade his followers from eating them as well. Beans were not allowed because they caused internal distress – gas – and could make it difficult to focus. Farting aside, there were also beliefs in the ancient world that beans were associated with Hades and contained reincarnated souls of the dead. Beans were also associated with poverty because poor people ate them. Another interpretation is that Pythagoras really meant politics when he said beans because voting in ancient Greece was done with beans. But stories about beans essentially causing Pythagoras’s demise contradict this explanation: When Pythagoras was chased by an angry mob, the philosopher refused to cross a field of beans to escape. He either saw them as sacred or simply feared them, but either way, he was slain as a result. The word “boycott” has its origins in 19th-century Ireland, specifically in the context of the Land War. Charles Cunningham Boycott, an English land agent in Ireland, was notoriously harsh in his dealings with tenants. In 1880, a group of Irish farmers, led by local activist Michael Davitt, began a campaign of social banishment against Boycott. They refused to work for him or provide services, effectively isolating him from the community. The term “boycott” was coined as a result, forever linking his name to the idea of collective action against unjust individuals or systems. Read also: Forced migration: Facing the largest global displacement crisis in history Anita Ekberg, the Swedish actress who captured hearts in La Dolce Vita, was not just a beauty icon but also a woman of striking courage. In 1964, she was embroiled in an altercation with a persistent paparazzo outside her home. As he tried to snap pictures of her, Ekberg grabbed a bow and arrow and aimed it at the photographer. Though the arrow missed, the incident added to her reputation as a woman who fiercely defended her privacy. Her boldness only intensified her mystique in the world of film and fashion. John Joseph Merlin, a talented inventor and mechanical engineer, created one of the first roller skates, but his debut of the invention in 1783 ended in disaster. Merlin, known for his eccentric personality, appeared at a London masquerade ball wearing his roller skates while playing the violin. However, his attempt at a graceful performance went horribly wrong when he lost control, crashing into a mirror and injuring himself. While his invention would eventually become the history and foundation for modern roller skating, Merlin’s public mishap remains one of the most memorable moments in the history of the sport. The phrase “computer bug” is often credited to Grace Hopper, a pioneering computer scientist in the 1940s. While working on the Mark II computer at Harvard University in 1947, her team discovered that the machine was malfunctioning due to a moth trapped in one of its circuits. The team carefully removed the insect, and Hopper humorously documented it in her logbook, writing: “First actual case of bug being found.” This moment, though trivial at the time, marked the beginning of the term “computer bug,” which is still used today to refer to technical glitches. Read also: 11 key moments of 2021 Lady Meux, an eccentric and wealthy Victorian woman, became a well-known figure in London’s social scene for her bizarre and extravagant lifestyle. One of her more unusual traits was her fondness for zebras, which she had trained to pull her chariot around London. As a wealthy widow with a passion for the exotic, she owned a private zoo and often hosted lavish events at her residence, where she entertained guests with her collection of wild animals. Her bizarre use of zebras was a public spectacle that cemented her as a symbol of Victorian opulence and eccentricity. In 1835, President Andrew Jackson was presented with a 1,400-pound block of cheddar cheese, a gift from a group of supporters in New York. Rather than let the cheese go to waste, Jackson decided to throw a grand public party at the White House, inviting crowds to sample the massive block. The event quickly descended into chaos, with thousands of visitors swarming the White House, pushing, shoving, and indulging in the cheese. It was a bizarre scene, but it shifted national attention away from a political scandal, cementing Jackson’s reputation as an unconventional president.
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An on-field interaction between a UW-Madison Police officer and a Nebraska football assistant coach after Saturday's game was a "misunderstanding" that ended in an apology, a police spokesperson said. Lt. Adam Boardman, one of the UWPD officers escorting University of Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell to the locker room amid fans rushing the field after a 44-25 Huskers victory , turned away to grab Nebraska offensive line coach Donovan Raiola by the arm, video posted to social media showed . Video of postgame encounter between Luke Fickell, Donovan Raiola circulates online That followed an apparent exchange of words between Raiola and Fickell and Badgers assistant offensive line coach Casey Rabach, who were walking in opposite directions. The context of the discussion wasn't apparent from the video, but Fickell and Raiola both pointed at the other, and Rabach later pointed at Raiola. Boardman and Raiola talked for about 15 seconds after Boardman pried Raiola away from a hug with Nebraska running backs coach EJ Barthel. UWPD spokesperson Marc Lovicott said it was a "misunderstanding amid a pretty chaotic scene." He said Boardman made contact with an "unknown individual who had approached" Badgers coaches as they were leaving the field. "Once it was confirmed that the individual was a member of the Nebraska coaching staff, the UWPD officer apologized for the misunderstanding," Lovicott wrote in an email Tuesday. "The interaction concluded cordially with a handshake." Lovicott said UW Police has made contact with counterparts at Nebraska "and they're also considering it a misunderstanding." Raiola played for Wisconsin from 2002 to 2005. "I don't want speculate without knowing, obviously Donny went to Wisconsin, so I don't know if there was some history there with somebody or something," said Nebraska coach Matt Rhule, who said he was shown video of the incident Monday. "When I asked Donny about it, he was like, 'No big deal.' Things happen after games and people are emotional, but he seemed to kinda brush it off." Fickell said he didn't know much about the interaction when he was asked about it at his weekly news conference Monday. "I mean, I don't know if he was talking to Casey, somebody said something, I don't know," Fickell said. "I just said it looked like maybe he said something to me, but I had no idea. And I had no idea that that was even something. So if it was, I didn't spend a whole lot of time thinking about it." BadgerExtra reporter Colten Bartholomew and Lincoln Journal Star reporter Luke Mullin contributed to this report. Get local news delivered to your inbox!Tories urge PM to reject Netanyahu arrest warrant and alter ‘nonsensical’ stance
Week 12's Sunday Night Football matchup features two teams fighting for positioning in the NFC playoffs, as the Rams host the Eagles to cap Sunday's action. The Eagles enter the game aiming for the top seed in the NFC. Philadelphia is 8-2 and one game back of the Detroit Lions for the No. 1 spot in the conference. The Eagles are currently on a six-game winning streak, which includes two straight wins over division rivals Washington and Dallas. In his first season for the Eagles, Saquon Barkley has been a star, already rushing for 1,137 yards and eight touchdowns on 187 carries. On the receiving side, A.J. Brown missed three games earlier this year but has still totaled 33 catches for 618 yards and three touchdowns. STREAM: Watch Eagles vs. Rams live on Fubo (free trial) As for the Rams, they continue to fight for a playoff spot with a 5-5 record. L.A. is locked in a three-team tie for second place in the NFC West, one game behind the 6-4 Cardinals. Los Angeles began the season 1-4, but it's 4-1 in its past five games to get back into the playoff conversation. The Rams have gotten healthier over the past month, with Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua leading the passing attack. Veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford has played in every game this year, producing 2,557 passing yards with 13 touchdowns and seven interceptions. The Sporting News tracks the live score, updates, and highlights in Sunday Night Football between Philadelphia and Los Angeles. NFL HQ: Live NFL scores | Updated NFL standings | Full NFL schedule Eagles vs. Rams box score 1 2 3 4 F Eagles Rams Eagles vs. Rams live updates 6:05 p.m.: Saquon Barkley has arrived in Los Angeles ready for the game. Suited Saquon Sunday 👔 @saquon | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/3Jt531mbRz What time does Eagles vs. Rams start? Date: Sunday, Nov. 24 Time: 8:20 p.m. ET For the second straight week, Sunday Night Football will be live from SoFi Stadium, this time with the Rams hosting the Eagles at 8:20 p.m. ET, 5:20 p.m. local time. How to watch Eagles vs. Rams TV Channel: NBC (U.S.) | TSN 1/3/4/5, CTV (Canada) Streaming: Peacock, Fubo (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada) NBC will once again have the call for Sunday Night Football, giving viewers the option to stream on Peacock. For those who don't have access to NBC or Peacock, Fubo, which offers a free trial to new users , is another streaming option available. STREAM: Watch Eagles vs. Rams live on Fubo (free trial) Eagles 2024 schedule Here is a look at the rest of the Eagles schedule this season. Suited Saquon Sunday 👔 @saquon | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/3Jt531mbRz Date Opponent Time Dec. 1 @ Baltimore Ravens 4:25 pm. ET Dec. 8 vs. Carolina Panthers 1:00 p.m. ET Dec. 15 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 4:25 p.m. ET Dec. 22 @ Washington Commanders 1:00 p.m. ET Dec. 29 vs. Dallas Cowboys 4:25 p.m. ET TBD vs. New York Giants TBD Rams 2024 schedule Here is who the Rams will play to end the year. Date Opponent Time Dec. 1 @ New Orleans Rams 4:05 p.m. ET Dec. 8 vs. Buffalo Bills 4:25 p.m. ET Dec. 12 @ San Francisco 49ers 8:15 p.m. ET Dec. 22 @ New York Jets 1:00 p.m. ET TBD vs. Arizona Cardinals TBD TBD vs. Seattle Seahawks TBD If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Learn more >Police Minister Mark Mitchell has criticised the behaviour of a police officer posing for cameras while wearing a gang patch in the office. Footage of the police officer wearing the patch over his uniform emerged on social media just days after the gang patch ban came into effect. Mitchell said the behaviour was disappointing and fell short of expectations. The images were taken in June and the officer responsible had come forward, he said. Mitchell added that overall, he was pleased with how the Gangs Act had rolled out and police conduct regarding breaches. Police Assistant Commissioner Paul Basham said an internal process would determine any further action taken against the officer. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.Caprock Group LLC boosted its position in shares of PG&E Co. ( NYSE:PCG – Free Report ) by 8.7% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 26,654 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,129 shares during the quarter. Caprock Group LLC’s holdings in PG&E were worth $527,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. King Street Capital Management L.P. acquired a new stake in shares of PG&E during the second quarter worth about $1,964,250,000. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA lifted its stake in PG&E by 17.3% during the 2nd quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 101,910,190 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $1,779,352,000 after acquiring an additional 14,998,472 shares during the period. Bank of Montreal Can boosted its holdings in shares of PG&E by 4.1% in the 2nd quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 13,320,166 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $234,701,000 after acquiring an additional 526,645 shares during the last quarter. BROOKFIELD Corp ON increased its stake in shares of PG&E by 3.8% in the first quarter. BROOKFIELD Corp ON now owns 8,761,490 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $146,843,000 after acquiring an additional 317,040 shares during the period. Finally, Artemis Investment Management LLP raised its holdings in shares of PG&E by 3.4% during the second quarter. Artemis Investment Management LLP now owns 6,873,401 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $120,010,000 after purchasing an additional 223,942 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 78.56% of the company’s stock. PG&E Stock Up 0.6 % Shares of NYSE PCG opened at $21.35 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $55.84 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.68, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.61 and a beta of 1.03. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $20.24 and its 200-day simple moving average is $18.98. The company has a quick ratio of 0.99, a current ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.02. PG&E Co. has a 52-week low of $15.94 and a 52-week high of $21.51. PG&E Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, October 15th. Investors of record on Monday, September 30th were paid a $0.01 dividend. This represents a $0.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.19%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, September 30th. PG&E’s dividend payout ratio is currently 3.13%. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades PCG has been the topic of several recent research reports. Bank of America initiated coverage on shares of PG&E in a report on Thursday, September 12th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $24.00 price target on the stock. Barclays raised their target price on PG&E from $24.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, October 21st. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on PG&E from $21.00 to $22.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, July 26th. Jefferies Financial Group began coverage on shares of PG&E in a research note on Monday, October 14th. They set a “buy” rating and a $24.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on shares of PG&E from $19.00 to $20.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 25th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and nine have given a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, PG&E currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $22.80. Check Out Our Latest Research Report on PG&E PG&E Company Profile ( Free Report ) PG&E Corporation, through its subsidiary, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, engages in the sale and delivery of electricity and natural gas to customers in northern and central California, the United States. It generates electricity using nuclear, hydroelectric, fossil fuel-fired, fuel cell, and photovoltaic sources. 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Panaji : The directorate of food and drugs administration (FDA) has initiated a crackdown on alleged adulterated spices and condiment powders sold in Goa’s markets. To check for any adulteration, the FDA has collected samples of various masal brands, turmeric and chilli powders for laboratory analysis and results are awaited. “It has been observed that certain spices and condiment powders in the market are adulterated with harmful chemicals such as tartrazine and rhodamine B. These additives are known as carcinogens and pose serious health risks, including cancer and other diseases,” said Health Minister Vishwajit Rane in a post on social media. “Acting promptly on this issue, FDA teams initiated inspections and collected samples of various masala brands, as well as turmeric and chilli powders, for laboratory analysis. The results are awaited,” said Rane. The minister said he has directed the FDA to conduct raids in this matter and stringent penalties will be imposed on offenders. “Protecting public health is our utmost priority and we are determined to eliminating such malpractices from the market,” he said. Rane has also urged the people to remain vigilant and report any suspicious products to the authorities.‘The smiling one’ Ruben Amorim says he can be ruthless when he needs to be
Malique Ewin finished with team highs of 17 points and seven rebounds to lead the Florida State Seminoles to a 92-59 victory over the Massachusetts Minutemen in each team's final game of the Naismith Hall of Fame Tip-Off on Sunday afternoon in Uncasville, Conn. The Seminoles (6-1) won their third consecutive game and went 2-0 in the event as they pulled away in the second half, leading by as many as 36 points. It's Florida State's best start since the 2019-20 season when it went 7-1. UMass (1-5) dropped its fifth in a row following a season-opening win over New Hampshire despite a strong game on Sunday from Jaylen Curry, who scored 17 points. Curry, with six free throws, helped propel the Minutemen on a 10-0 run over a four-plus minute span in the first half to take a 24-23 lead with 4:22 left. FSU closed the half on a 13-3 run to lead 37-27 at halftime. A 15-4 surge to open the second half helped the Seminoles break the game open. Florida State's defense frustrated UMass shooters throughout the contest, especially on the perimeter, limiting the Minutemen to 3-for-24 shooting (12.5 percent) from 3-point range and 18-for-58 (31 percent) overall. The Seminoles finished with 22 points off 17 UMass turnovers. On the flipside, Florida State had one of its best shooting games of the season. The Seminoles moved the ball well throughout the game and finished with 25 assists while only turning the ball over 10 times. The Seminoles shot 33 for 58 (57 percent) from the field and made 9 of 18 three-pointers to put together a season-high scoring output. Once again, Florida State shined thanks to its depth as 10 players scored and four scored in double figures. The Seminoles were able to have 16 players participate in the game as well. Jamir Watkins finished with 14 points while Jerry Deng and Justin Thomas each had 10 points. For UMass, Daniel Rivera finished with 12 points and six rebounds while Nate Guerengomba had 10 points. Daniel Hankins-Sanford collected a game-high 13 rebounds. --Field Level Media
It’s been two decades since one of the best rom-coms of all time , 13 Going on 30 , graced the big screens, and it still holds up today. Thankfully, that has also meant two decades of friendship for the cast, specifically Jennifer Garner , Judy Greer and Mark Ruffalo . If you were wondering if they are all still close, the Family Switch actress’ recently shared a sweet message to social media that shows her and Greer wishing Ruffalo the happiest of birthdays and my heart is so full with love for this cast. Fans' favorite frenemies were recently featured together on Garner’s Instagram stories, as they celebrated the Avengers actor turning 57. In the video, Garner and Greer wish their leading man a very sweet happy birthday and followed that up with numerous air kisses and “We love you” declarations right before the video ends. What warms my heart is the fact that it was more than just a post or a throwback photo, it was a sincere, heartfelt message (and I can’t handle this right now, I’m already so emotional from the end of Arcane ). Check out the post: I love that even 20 years later, this cast is still close. Greer and Garner are actually much better friends than their characters, with the Yes Day actress also never failing to wish her on-screen frenemy a happy birthday as well . But it was great to see them together for Mark Ruffalo’s birthday, and I'm hopeful that it gave him all the feels. It certainly made me smile, and it wasn’t even for me. As for the Foxcatcher star and the Deadpool & Wolverine actress, they also remain close to this day and even reunited for a project a couple years back. Their performance as Adam’s parents in Ryan Reynolds ' The Adam Project was just another fine showcase of their great on-screen dynamics as actors. Their chemistry is just so natural, and anyone who has seen 13 Going on 30 surely knows it's a big reason why the film was so successful. Yes, it took Big ’s concept and made it relatable for a new generation. And sure, the “Thriller” scene is iconic , what with the dress and flash mob and all. But Ariana Grande didn’t include the iconic 2000s rom-com in her “Thank You, Next” video because of “Thriller.” It made the cut, because it became a new blueprint for friends to lovers rom-coms , all thanks to the story of Matty and Jenna. All I can say is, thank goodness Mark Ruffalo didn't quit the movie over the Michael Jackson classic. Not to mention, the film's concept and message still hold up today. What I wouldn’t give to have a glimpse into my future to help me realize what’s important in the long run. That, and the fact that as a kid, all you want is to just be an adult already. As an adult, many would give anything for the simpler days as a kid. I wouldn't be surprised if some teenagers who watched this movie in 2004 are now having that realization, including the now-over-30 young Jenna actress . Hopefully, we see this trio team up again for a sequel , because I need to know what Jenna and Matty are doing now. Perhaps they even have a 13-year-old of their own... Until then, I'll just appreciate Jennifer Garner and Judy Greer's birthday tribute to Mark Ruffalo. And, of course, you can relive all the swoon-worthy “Rom-Com Ruffalo” moments and Jenna Rink silliness by streaming 13 Going on 30 with a Prime subscription . CINEMABLEND NEWSLETTER Your Daily Blend of Entertainment NewsNone
Published 5:19 pm Tuesday, November 26, 2024 By Associated Press Associated Press EAGAN — The game had suddenly gone sideways for the Minnesota Vikings, their 11-point lead on the Chicago Bears having evaporated in the closing seconds. They straightened it out in overtime, no sweat, because Sam Darnold simply hasn’t been fazed. Save for his occasional rash of turnovers, in games the Vikings still managed to win, Darnold proved again on Sunday in defeating the Bears that he’s directing a passing attack with the potential to be one of the NFL’s most potent. “I think he’s a mentally tough guy. I think he’s a physically tough guy. I think he’s confident in the guys around him, and I think he’s confident in our system,” coach Kevin O’Connell said after the 30-27 victory. “I think when he just continues to play quarterback at a high level, I think we’re a tough team.” After the defense forced the Bears to punt on the opening possession of overtime, Darnold led the Vikings on a 68-yard drive to set up the game-ending field goal while overcoming a 7-yard sack on the first play and two subsequent setbacks with a false start and a holding penalty. On third-and-10 from the 21, he hit Jordan Addison near the sideline for 13 yards. On first-and-15 from the 29, Darnold threaded a throw to Justin Jefferson for 20 yards after he’d muscled his way through Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson on a post route for the clutch catch after he’d been all but silenced all afternoon by a defense determined to constantly bracket him with double coverage. On second-and-11 from the 48, Darnold connected with a wide-open T.J. Hockenson underneath for 12 yards. Then two plays later off a second-and-8 play-action fake, he found Hockenson again on a deep corner route for 29 yards to put Parker Romo in prime position for the walk-off winner. “Just execute. It’s as simple as that. Just one play at a time,” said Darnold, who went 22 for 34 for 330 yards and two touchdowns without a turnover. “I think I tell the guys that every single time in the huddle, but that’s my mindset every single time I’m out there on the field, especially in that situation.” Even when Jefferson continues to draw an extraordinary amount of coverage, the Vikings with Addison, Hockenson, Aaron Jones and the rest of their crew running O’Connell’s system have proven they have an offense that can go win a game when it’s required. That wouldn’t be possible without Darnold, whose career rebirth has helped spark the Vikings (9-2) become one of the league’s biggest surprises in what’s now its most difficult division. “He’s cool, calm, collected,” Hockenson said. “That’s what you want as the leader of the huddle.” What’s working The Vikings’ defense ranks ninth in the league on third downs, allowing a conversion rate of 34.5% after limiting the Bears to a 6-for-17 performance. The Vikings are tied for first on fourth downs with an allowance of 36.4% after the Bears went 2 for 3. Both conversions came in the fourth quarter during touchdown drives. The Vikings also rank fourth in the NFL in opponent points per drive (1.52). What needs help The Vikings had seven possessions that crossed the 20-yard line in Chicago, but only three of them yielded touchdowns. Their lone turnover was the type of game-altering giveaways they’ve struggled to eliminate this month, a fumble by Aaron Jones at the 1-yard line that ruined a promising first drive. The Vikings are tied for 20th in the league in red zone touchdown rate (53.9%) and are 17th in goal-to-go touchdowns (72%). Stock up Addison had eight catches for 162 yards, both career highs, and a touchdown on nine throws from Darnold. The second-year wide receiver has had a quieter season than his rookie year, but he stepped up in a significant way on an afternoon when Jefferson was as smothered by the opposing secondary as ever. Stock down TE Johnny Mundt had the onside kick glance off his shin as he charged toward the coverage, and the first kicking team recovery in the NFL this season helped the Bears extend the game. Mundt also had the false start on the overtime drive. His lone catch was a 7-yard gain when he was stopped short of the goal line, one play before the lost fumble. Mundt played 33 of 71 snaps and Hockenson took 48 snaps with Oliver out. Injuries The Vikings lost LT Cam Robinson (foot) and LB Ivan Pace (hamstring) to injuries in the first quarter against the Bears, and O’Connell said on Monday those players were still in “evaluation mode.” Oliver (ankle) will have an opportunity to return after being sidelined last week. Key number 101.7 — Darnold’s passer rating, which ranks ninth in the NFL. Darnold has posted a 100-plus passer rating in nine of 11 games this season. He had only 12 such performances in 56 career starts before joining the Vikings. Up next The Vikings have four of their next five games at home, starting with Arizona (6-5) this week, Atlanta (6-5) on Dec. 8 and a rematch with Chicago (4-7) in a Monday night game on Dec. 16.Swiss National Bank Decreases Stock Holdings in Crane (NYSE:CR)
BRYANT 97, TENNESSEE STATE 85Canadian freestyle skier star Mikael Kingsbury is juggling both moguls and fatherhood. The 32-year-old Olympic and world champion from Deux-Montagnes, Que., opens his World Cup season Saturday in Ruka, Finland, with partner Laurence Mongeon and their infant son Henrik in tow. Henrik was born Aug. 25. “It changes your life, that’s for sure,” Kingsbury said Tuesday from Ruka in a media conference call. “Get used to waking up in the middle of the night, but at the same time, it is the most beautiful thing in the world. “It brings a beautiful balance to my career.” While Kingsbury acknowledges there are great hockey players named Henrik, he says the inspiration for the name was his niece liking a boy named Henrik in her kindergarten class. “I always liked the name anyway,” Kingsbury said. “Laurence and I agree it fits his face. “I didn’t ski as much this summer because I wanted to be home and I wanted to be present. We’re five weeks on the road for the start of this season, so I couldn’t see myself doing five weeks without seeing my kid. “I would have missed my family too much, so I brought them on the road for three weeks.” Regarded as the most dominant moguls skier of all time, the Canadian achieved another significant milestone last season when he surpassed Swedish alpine skier Ingemar Stenmark for the most all-time World Cup victories by a male athlete in any ski discipline. Kingsbury embarks on his 16th World Cup season with a career 90 victories. He’s finished in the medals in 129 of 151 career World Cup starts. But while Kingsbury claimed last season’s dual moguls crown, Japan’s Ikuma Horishima challenged Kingsbury’s reign by claiming his first crystal globe in moguls. “The mindset is still the same. The goals are still the same,” Kingsbury said. “Coming into the season, I want to focus on one race at a time. That’s how you get to a crystal globe. “The main focus is being consistent, staying healthy to start the season, try to get the momentum of the start and stay healthy until the end of this season. “I usually start strong, and I can finish very strong, and that’s how you win crystal globes.” Kingsbury won an Olympic moguls gold medal in 2018 and silver in both 2014 and 2022. Dual moguls makes its Olympic debut in 2026 in Milan-Cortina, Italy. Kingsbury has swept both moguls and dual moguls gold medals in three straight world championships. He’ll attempt the double a fourth time March 18-21 in Engadin, Switzerland. “Henrik and my family now are my priority and skiing comes second, but I know I can still win,” Kingsbury said. “It’s going to be different. My family is going to be home and it might be a bit more difficult, but at the same time I see a lot of positive in being a dad. I feel way more relaxed on the mountain.” One secret to Kingsbury’s success has been his durability. His only major injury hiccup so far was fracturing two vertebrae in his back training in Ruka ahead of the 2020-21 season. Kingsbury sat out the first three World Cups and won the fourth upon return to action. He’s closer to the end of his career than the beginning, so quality training, not quantity, is important to him. “As I get older, I cannot do too much, but I’ve got to do the right amount and make sure I can peak in 2026,” he explained. “The challenge is going to be the best dad I can and the best skier I can and try to manage in the middle. It’s never going to be perfect, but I’m to do as best as I can and make sure I’m ready in 2026. “I feel fortunate for all the team (members) that I have around me, teammates, and all the coaches and staff that are working with me. They’re going to make my life easy when it’s going to be difficult.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 26, 2024. Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press
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BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Andrej Stojakovic converted 11 of 15 from the free throw line and scored 20 points as California held off a late rally to post an 83-77 win over Sacramento State in the Cal Classic tournament on Sunday. Cal came into its tournament without three starters, Jovan Blacksher Jr., DJ Campbell and BJ Omot and the Golden Bears earned back-to-back wins over Air Force and the Hornets. Stojakovic scored a career-high 21 points and freshman guard Jeremiah Wilkinson stepped up with career-best 23 points against the Falcons. Against Sacramento State, Wilkinson came off the bench to score 16 points. Sacramento State took an early 12-7 lead after Emil Skytta hit a pair of free throws five minutes into the game, but Wilkinson hit back-to-back buckets and Stojakovic drew a foul on a three-point attempt and hit all three foul shots to take a 14-12 lead and the Bears pulled away to take a 40-33 lead at intermission. Julian Vaughns knocked down a trey three minutes into the second half to pull Sacramento State even at 43 and his free throw put the Hornets in front. Ryan Petraitis and Wilkinson hit back-to-back 3-pointers to put Cal up 51-47 and the Bears never trailed the rest of the way. Petraitis finished with 13 points, five assists and three steals for Cal (5-1). Joshua Ola-Joseph and Mady Sissoko each added 10 points. Jacob Holt scored 25 points with eight rebounds, two assists and a steal to lead Sacramento State (1-4). Vaughns scored 18 points and EJ Neal added 16. The game was just the third meeting between schools separated by roughly 80 miles, and first since 1992. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketballNone
The Fine Gael leader was asked about the controversy in the first question posed during the second and final TV leaders’ debate of Ireland’s General Election campaign. Mr Harris apologised over the weekend for his handling of the discussion with Charlotte Fallon while canvassing in Kanturk in Co Cork on Friday evening. The Taoiseach was accused of dismissing concerns that Ms Fallon raised about Government support for the disability sector during the exchange filmed by RTE in a supermarket. Mr Harris rang Ms Fallon on Saturday and said he unreservedly apologised for the way he treated her, however focus has since shifted to Fine Gael’s interactions with the national broadcaster about the social media video. At the outset of Tuesday’s TV debate, co-host Miriam O’Callaghan directly asked the Fine Gael leader whether a member of his party contacted RTE to ask for the clip to be taken down. “I have no knowledge of that whatsoever, because this clip was entirely appropriate,” said Mr Harris. “It was a very important moment on the campaign. “And RTE and indeed many media outlets have been with me throughout the campaign, covering many interactions that I’ve had with many, many people right across this country.” The Taoiseach said the approach by his team member was part of the “normal contact that happens between party politics and broadcasters on a daily basis”. Mr Harris’s partner-in-government in the last coalition, Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin, said he was not aware of the approach to RTE by Fine Gael. “I didn’t realise this had happened,” he said. “I think Simon has given his explanation to it. I’m not sure it’s as normal or as usual. I just get on with it every day. But, again, I think, you know, I’m not au fait with the details behind all of this, or the background to it. “The video didn’t come down, and it was seen by many, many people. “And I think it illustrates that out there, there are a lot of people suffering in our society. “Notwithstanding the progress we’ve made as a country, a lot of people are facing a lot of individual challenges, and our job as public representatives and as leaders in travelling the country is to listen to people, hear their cases, to understand the challenges that they are going through in their lives. “And when we go about in election campaigns, we have to open up ourselves to criticism and to people calling us to account.” Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald had earlier in the day described reports of the Fine Gael approach to RTE as “chilling”. However, at the start of the debate, she was asked about a media-focused issue related to her own party, namely the controversial manifesto proposal for an independent expert review of RTE’s objectivity in its coverage of the war in Gaza and other international conflicts. Mr Harris previously branded the proposal a “dog whistle to conspiracy theorists” while Mr Martin said it was a “dangerous departure”. Ms McDonald defended the idea during the RTE Prime Time debate on Tuesday. “Politics and politicians should not try to influence editorial decisions or try and have clips taken down because they are inconvenient to them,” she said. “There has to be distance, there has to be objectivity. But I would say I am struck by the very defensive reaction from some to this (the review proposal). “The BBC, for example, a peer review looked at their coverage on migration. Politicians didn’t put their hands on it, and rightly so. “I think in a world where we have to rely on quality information, especially from the national broadcaster, which is in receipt of very substantial public funding, that has to be the gold standard of reliability. I think peer reviews like that are healthy.”
NoneThe Fine Gael leader was asked about the controversy in the first question posed during the second and final TV leaders’ debate of Ireland’s General Election campaign. Mr Harris apologised over the weekend for his handling of the discussion with Charlotte Fallon while canvassing in Kanturk in Co Cork on Friday evening. The Taoiseach was accused of dismissing concerns that Ms Fallon raised about Government support for the disability sector during the exchange filmed by RTE in a supermarket. Mr Harris rang Ms Fallon on Saturday and said he unreservedly apologised for the way he treated her, however focus has since shifted to Fine Gael’s interactions with the national broadcaster about the social media video. At the outset of Tuesday’s TV debate, co-host Miriam O’Callaghan directly asked the Fine Gael leader whether a member of his party contacted RTE to ask for the clip to be taken down. “I have no knowledge of that whatsoever, because this clip was entirely appropriate,” said Mr Harris. “It was a very important moment on the campaign. “And RTE and indeed many media outlets have been with me throughout the campaign, covering many interactions that I’ve had with many, many people right across this country.” The Taoiseach said the approach by his team member was part of the “normal contact that happens between party politics and broadcasters on a daily basis”. Mr Harris’s partner-in-government in the last coalition, Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin, said he was not aware of the approach to RTE by Fine Gael. “I didn’t realise this had happened,” he said. “I think Simon has given his explanation to it. I’m not sure it’s as normal or as usual. I just get on with it every day. But, again, I think, you know, I’m not au fait with the details behind all of this, or the background to it. “The video didn’t come down, and it was seen by many, many people. “And I think it illustrates that out there, there are a lot of people suffering in our society. “Notwithstanding the progress we’ve made as a country, a lot of people are facing a lot of individual challenges, and our job as public representatives and as leaders in travelling the country is to listen to people, hear their cases, to understand the challenges that they are going through in their lives. “And when we go about in election campaigns, we have to open up ourselves to criticism and to people calling us to account.” Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald had earlier in the day described reports of the Fine Gael approach to RTE as “chilling”. However, at the start of the debate, she was asked about a media-focused issue related to her own party, namely the controversial manifesto proposal for an independent expert review of RTE’s objectivity in its coverage of the war in Gaza and other international conflicts. Mr Harris previously branded the proposal a “dog whistle to conspiracy theorists” while Mr Martin said it was a “dangerous departure”. Ms McDonald defended the idea during the RTE Prime Time debate on Tuesday. “Politics and politicians should not try to influence editorial decisions or try and have clips taken down because they are inconvenient to them,” she said. “There has to be distance, there has to be objectivity. But I would say I am struck by the very defensive reaction from some to this (the review proposal). “The BBC, for example, a peer review looked at their coverage on migration. Politicians didn’t put their hands on it, and rightly so. “I think in a world where we have to rely on quality information, especially from the national broadcaster, which is in receipt of very substantial public funding, that has to be the gold standard of reliability. I think peer reviews like that are healthy.”
PNC Financial Services Group Inc. increased its holdings in Huntington Bancshares Incorporated ( NASDAQ:HBAN – Free Report ) by 2.7% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 499,186 shares of the bank’s stock after acquiring an additional 12,985 shares during the quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc.’s holdings in Huntington Bancshares were worth $7,338,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. Holding AG bought a new stake in Huntington Bancshares during the 3rd quarter valued at $5,872,000. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise boosted its position in Huntington Bancshares by 140.0% during the third quarter. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise now owns 230,382 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $3,387,000 after purchasing an additional 134,389 shares in the last quarter. Prospera Financial Services Inc grew its stake in Huntington Bancshares by 21.7% in the third quarter. Prospera Financial Services Inc now owns 20,019 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $294,000 after purchasing an additional 3,576 shares during the last quarter. Pathstone Holdings LLC raised its holdings in Huntington Bancshares by 5.9% in the third quarter. Pathstone Holdings LLC now owns 172,716 shares of the bank’s stock worth $2,542,000 after purchasing an additional 9,692 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Quest Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Huntington Bancshares by 1,093,900.0% during the third quarter. Quest Partners LLC now owns 21,880 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $322,000 after buying an additional 21,878 shares during the last quarter. 80.72% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Insider Activity In other news, VP Scott D. Kleinman sold 28,600 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $17.67, for a total value of $505,362.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president now directly owns 496,076 shares in the company, valued at $8,765,662.92. The trade was a 5.45 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link . Also, CFO Zachary Jacob Wasserman sold 8,644 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $17.63, for a total value of $152,393.72. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer now owns 259,943 shares in the company, valued at $4,582,795.09. This trade represents a 3.22 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders have sold 43,699 shares of company stock worth $757,356 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.89% of the company’s stock. Huntington Bancshares Stock Up 1.5 % Huntington Bancshares ( NASDAQ:HBAN – Get Free Report ) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 17th. The bank reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.30 by $0.03. Huntington Bancshares had a net margin of 14.19% and a return on equity of 10.72%. The business had revenue of $1.89 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.86 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.36 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Huntington Bancshares Incorporated will post 1.21 EPS for the current year. Huntington Bancshares Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 2nd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, December 18th will be paid a dividend of $0.155 per share. This represents a $0.62 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.47%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, December 18th. Huntington Bancshares’s payout ratio is currently 59.62%. Analysts Set New Price Targets Several research analysts recently commented on HBAN shares. Evercore ISI boosted their price objective on shares of Huntington Bancshares from $17.00 to $18.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 30th. Barclays increased their price objective on Huntington Bancshares from $15.00 to $17.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday, October 18th. StockNews.com upgraded Huntington Bancshares from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, October 18th. Royal Bank of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $17.00 price target on shares of Huntington Bancshares in a research note on Friday, October 18th. Finally, DA Davidson upped their price objective on shares of Huntington Bancshares from $16.50 to $17.50 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, October 21st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, six have assigned a hold rating, twelve have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Huntington Bancshares currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $16.26. Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on HBAN Huntington Bancshares Company Profile ( Free Report ) Huntington Bancshares Incorporated operates as the bank holding company for The Huntington National Bank that provides commercial, consumer, and mortgage banking services in the United States. The company offers financial products and services to consumer and business customers, including deposits, lending, payments, mortgage banking, dealer financing, investment management, trust, brokerage, insurance, and other financial products and services. See Also Receive News & Ratings for Huntington Bancshares Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Huntington Bancshares and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .