Orioles owner and presidential scholar David Rubenstein: Many people felt it wasn’t a good idea to indict TrumpLongest-lived US president was always happy to speak his mindIsraeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Friday announced the cessation of the issuance of administrative detention warrants against Jewish settlers in the West Bank. “In a reality where the Jewish settlers in Judea and Samaria (the West Bank) are subject to serious Palestinian terror threats and unjustified international sanctions, it is inappropriate for Israel to take such a severe step against them,” the minister said in a statement. Katz had informed Israel’s Shin Bet internal security service chief Ronen Bar of his decision earlier this week, asking him to put alternative tools to administrative arrests in place. “If there is suspicion of committing criminal acts, the perpetrators can be brought to justice, and if not, there are other preventive measures that can be taken outside of administrative detention,” Katz added, Xinhua news agency reported. Administrative detention permits individuals to be held without charge for periods of up to six months at a time. Under the new decision, administrative detention orders will continue to be issued against Palestinians in the West Bank, but will no longer be issued to Jewish settlers. According to data from the Israeli Prison Service and the army, there were 3,377 administrative detainees as of June, of whom 3,340 are Palestinians.
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Texas A&M vs. Auburn FREE LIVE STREAM (11/23/24): Watch college football, Week 13 online | Time, TV, channelThe Mexican government wants to make living in a corruption-free environment a constitutionally enshrined human right. Senator Javier Corral, a lawmaker with the ruling Morena party and a former governor of Chihuahua, said last week that in the coming months, he would present an initiative to create a General Law for the Investigation and Punishment of Acts of Corruption. Speaking in the state of Morelos at an annual meeting of Mexico’s anti-corruption prosecutor’s offices, Corral said that President Claudia Sheinbaum had entrusted him with the task of examining the best ways that corruption can be combated. While governor of Chihuahua, he made bringing his predecessor César Duarte to justice on corruption charges a central aim of his government. The proposed law Corral is slated to present to Congress would enshrine in the constitution a new human right: the right to live in a corruption-free environment and to enjoy responsible and lawful public administration by Mexican authorities. According to the newspaper El País and a statement from Mexico’s Senate that summarized Corral’s remarks last week , the law would: Former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador made combatting corruption a central aim of his administration, and less than a year into his six-year term declared that there was “zero corruption” in the federal government as a result of his dedication to “sweeping away” what had developed over the previous 30 years. But Sheinbaum believes there is more work to do, such as disbanding a number of autonomous government agencies. She recently said that the elimination of seven such agencies — as approved by the Senate last week — would lead to “more transparency” in government and help to eliminate corruption. Corruption has long been a problem in Mexico, with various scandals plaguing the 2012-18 government of former president Enrique Peña Nieto. Despite López Obrador’s determination to eliminate corruption — and his declarations that he had achieved his goal — his administration also faced accusations of corruption, including ones related to Mexico’s food security agency Segalmex and the Youths Building the Future apprenticeship scheme . While corruption is common in Mexico, so too is impunity for that crime — and various others. Even if a person is convicted of corruption and serves jail time, the money and/or assets they obtained as a result of their crime are not “normally” recovered, El País reported. As mentioned above, one of the objectives of the proposed General Law for the Investigation and Punishment of Acts of Corruption is to change that situation. In Morelos last week, Corral — who was affiliated with the National Action Party until joining Morena this year — described corruption as a “social cancer” that weakens Mexico’s democratic institutions and the rule of law. According to the statement issued by the Senate last Wednesday, he also said that his proposed law would seek to stop Mexico’s “culture of impunity” from being an incentive for the proliferation of corruption. Corral noted that Mexico’s anti-corruption prosecutor’s offices have a central role in the fight against corruption and in restoring citizens’ confidence in Mexico’s institutions. “But let’s not fool ourselves,” he added. “Combating corruption is not and never will be a simple task.” With reports from El PaísDr. John den Boer Embarks on a New Role
NoneJimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president, has died at 100NFL Week 14 could be the turning point for this year's playoff race. Just look at the standings as the 2024 regular season reaches its stretch run , and then glance at the schedule. It's littered with games that could decide division races , wild card spots and postseason tiebreakers. That starts Thursday night when the Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers in a matchup of NFC North contenders. Sunday's action includes a matchup to decide first place the NFC West ( Seahawks vs. Cardinals ), two teams in the middle of the logjam atop the NFC North and NFC South ( Falcons vs. Vikings ) and "Sunday Night Football" featuring the two best teams in the AFC West ( Chargers vs. Chiefs ). There's a whole lot at stake. After this week, when six teams are on a bye, every team in the league will have only four games left in the regular season. The playoffs aren't far off anymore , and analysts are already weighing in on what might happen next. Here is an early look at picks and predictions for every game on the Week 14 schedule : NFL Week 14 game predictions, picks Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Monday, Dec. 2 NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more. Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions ∎ BetMGM : Packers cover with Lions ailing "Aidan Hutchinson, Alex Anzalone and now Malcolm Rodriguez. Those are the glaring absentees for Detroit (on defense), which also has Marcus Davenport on IR and Carlton Davis sidelined. The quality of Detroit’s offense may be enough to overcome those absences from an outright standpoint, but will they really cover this big a number?" ∎ Arizona Republic : Lions 28, Packers 24 "Can the Packers upset the Lions in Detroit? Sure they can. Will they? We don't think so after the Lions got a bit of a wake-up call against the Bears on Thanksgiving." New York Jets at Miami Dolphins ∎ Betting Pros : Dolphins win big "This is a good spot for the Dolphins to get back on track. ... New York’s offense continues to struggle, and its defense has also been an issue. With Miami at home, the offense should be able to cruise to a lopsided win and keep their slim playoff hopes alive." ∎ Pro Football Network : Dolphins 24, Jets 17 "The metrics tell you that the Dolphins are the superior team here offensively, while they are essentially even defensively. Throw in home-field advantage, and it makes a lot of sense that Miami is favored." Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings ∎ BetMGM : Take the points with Atlanta "Atlanta’s 17-13 defeat against the Chargers is slightly misleading. (Kirk) Cousins threw four interceptions, including one in the end zone, and had a pick returned for a touchdown. But the Falcons offense dominated the line of scrimmage and produced a strong offensive performance. Atlanta outgained the Chargers, 350-187." ∎ Bookies.com : Vikings get a 'must' win "Kirk Cousins returns to Minnesota. The Vikings have moved on just fine without him, going 10-2 in their first dozen games with Sam Darnold at QB. ... They're just one game behind Detroit in the race for the NFC North and the (slim) possibility for a first-round bye and home field. This one is a must. The Falcons have begun their late-season descent in the NFC South." New Orleans Saints at New York Giants ∎ Arizona Republic : Saints 21, Giants 13 "If the Giants want to get a win at home this season, this might be their best opportunity. Still, we don't like New York's chances." ∎ Pro Football Network : Saints 20, Giants 17 "It is uncomfortable to lay five points with this Saints team on the road. They are 1-4 on the road this year, with their only win coming indoors against the Dallas Cowboys back in Week 2, meaning they’re 0-3 outdoors this season." Carolina Panthers at Philadelphia Eagles ∎ Bookies.com : Eagles win, Panthers cover "The Panthers have covered in 4 straight games, including their lone two wins of the season in early November. ... Philly has won 8 straight and has also covered in its past 4 games. But this number is the largest the Eagles have faced all season as favorites. Philly wants to run the ball and the clock here. Bryce Young and the Panthers' defense can deliver the back door cover here." ∎ Arizona Republic : Eagles 30, Panthers 16 "The Eagles are the biggest favorite of the week and for good reason. This team is rolling (eight straight wins). Jalen Hurts and company will make it nine straight after this game." Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers ∎ Betting Pros : Steelers get revenge "The Steelers were upset by the Browns (in Week 12) in a game that was significantly impacted by weather. However, Pittsburgh plays much better at home, and the offense has come to life under Russell Wilson. Expect the Steelers offense to score and for the defense to get after Jameis Winston." ∎ Pro Football Network : Steelers 20, Browns 17 "It’s hard to project which version of the (Jameis) Winston experience you’re going to get. Defensively, they are essentially even, so the edge goes to the Steelers." Las Vegas Raiders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers ∎ Bookies.com : Lay the points in Tampa "Baker Mayfield has the Bucs cooking just in time for the NFC South and NFC playoff race. Tampa Bay is getting healthier each week. The Bucs offense at home against a Mountain/West team with an early kickoff should over perform." ∎ Arizona Republic : Buccaneers 24, Raiders 14 "We wrote off Tampa Bay a few weeks ago. We were wrong. The Buccaneers are now tied for the NFC South lead and should at least be in that same position after this week." Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans ∎ BetMGM : Fade Will Levis and the Titans "Lost in the Jaguars ’ loss to the Texans is the fact their offense excelled behind Mac Jones ... But the crux of this play is fading Will Levis as a market favorite. Levis is 1-3 against the spread as a market favorite for his career. It’s also the first time Brian Callahan will play a game as a favorite with Levis. With Mason Rudolph, he’s 0-3 against the spread." ∎ Pro Football Network : Titans 23, Jaguars 20 "Can you really lay 4.5 points with Will Levis and a Titans’ defense that is seemingly crumbling? Equally, can you trust Mac Jones, who led his team to 13 points in two starts (albeit against very good defenses)?" Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals ∎ Arizona Republic : Cardinals 27, Seahawks 20 "The Cardinals really need to win this game to help their chances to win the NFC West after two-straight losses on the road. Luckily for Arizona, this game is at home, where the Bird Gang will help Arizona rise." ∎ Bookies.com : Seattle has the Cardinals' number "The Seahawks kept Kyler Murray’s offense out of the end zone in their 16-6 win over the Cardinals in Seattle two weeks ago. ... The Seahawks have beaten the Cardinals six-straight times." Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams ∎ Pro Football Network : Bills 30, Rams 20 "The Buffalo Bills are on a tear right now. They’ve won seven in a row, with five being by more than one score. Buffalo’s struggles, however, have come on the road. ... The Bills have a chance to fix that narrative in the next two weeks, and the first step comes against the Los Angeles Rams ." ∎ Arizona Republic : Bills 30, Rams 20 "The Rams are fighting for their playoff lives, but the Bills are just playing at an elite level right now. Matthew Stafford and company won't be able to keep up." Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers ∎ Pro Football Network : 49ers 23, Bears 20 "What a fascinating matchup this is between a team that has fired its head coach and another that is reeling from injury issues and coming off two humiliating road losses in cold-weather games." ∎ Bookies.com : Bet on the Bears "The 4-8 Bears have lost seven-straight on the road, but the Niners have failed to cover in four-straight. Chicago is primed for the interim-coach bounce back cover - if not win." Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs ∎ ESPN : Chargers cover in a close game "The Chiefs are riding a four-game win streak but haven't had a victory of more than 3.5 points ... The Chargers have also won five of their last six games. But their scoring margin in those six games is +49 compared to the Chiefs' margin of +11 over the same stretch. Los Angeles is playing much better than they were the last time these two teams met. And even if the Chiefs pull it out, it is likely that it's going to be a really close, last-second victory." ∎ Pro Football Focus : Bet on Chiefs' luck to run out "The Chargers have hit their stride in recent weeks, producing a better expected points added margin than Kansas City since Week 7. Their defense, especially, has been an elite unit and should be able to pressure Patrick Mahomes." Cincinnati Bengals at Dallas Cowboys ∎ Arizona Republic : Bengals 24, Cowboys 17 "Two of the most disappointing teams in the NFL this season. We have more faith in Joe Burrow and the Bengals' ability to put points on the scoreboard." ∎ Pro Football Network : Bengals 30, Cowboys 24 "The Bengals have been involved in several shootouts this year, but I question whether Cooper Rush can go toe-to-toe in one against Joe Burrow and that offense. ... Cincinnati is 2-4 this year when scoring over 30 points, demonstrating just how bad the defense is." 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Soccer-Celta fight back to hold 10-man Barca to 2-2 drawArticle content Spotify has its annual Wrapped lists, but Paige Spiranac’s version is closer to Unwrapped. Recommended Videos The popular golf influencer put her own playful twist on the music streaming service’s yearly recaps by posting her four favourite selfies from 2024 — and they did not disappoint her fans. Spiranac, who boasts more than five million followers across her social media platforms, can be seen modeling a white crop top and matching leggings in the first shot, while making a cheeky turn to the mirror. Another snap features her rocking a magenta workout set and a third in a dark blue tank top and white pleated skirt. She also posted a bathroom selfie while clad in a strapless black dress — a look she sported in May to celebrate the release of the 2024 edition of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit , in which she was featured. The post had received more than 34,000 likes by Monday afternoon and put many followers at a loss for words. “Beautiful,” “Lovely,” and “Gorgeous,” were just a few of the many one-word replies to Spiranac’s post. It all started with a seemingly innocuous post on X by a user with the handle @beverlychillls. “Heard we were doing a mirror selfie wrapped? is this true,” they posted last week. heard we were doing a mirror selfie wrapped? is this true It has since garnered more than 33 million views – one of which obviously was by Spiranac. “I’ll join in,” the blonde bombshell wrote while reposting the tweet with four sultry self-taken snaps. I’ll join in https://t.co/3GgxMhGMKk pic.twitter.com/6FHRe99pAg Spotify Wrapped lists recap user’s most listened-to artists and songs of the past year and are often shared far and wide by users on social media. Spiranac, 31, was one of several SI Swimsuit alums that was featured as a “legend,” on the cover of this year’s edition. Last week, she also was named as a member of the PGA Tour’s Creator Council, which is comprised of top golf influencers in an aim to grow the sport through content on social media — something that Spiranac has excelled in. “In 2015 I went viral and that catapulted my social media journey. At that time there was no such thing as golf content creators on social media. Over these past 9 years it’s been amazing to share my love for this incredible game with so many people,” Spiranac wrote on X. In 2015 I went viral and that catapulted my social media journey. At that time there was no such thing as golf content creators on social media. Over these past 9 years it’s been amazing to share my love for this incredible game with so many people. I’m proud of the path I paved... https://t.co/HarNfiGWtg “I’m proud of the path I paved for myself in golf and how far this industry has grown with so many talented creators who share a common goal. To be on the Creator Council is an honor and I’m very excited to continue to do my part to grow the game!” Spiranac hasn’t been shy about standing up for herself against those critical of her for embracing her sexuality. She recently fired back at critics for the double-standard and selective support of women. Spiranac reposted a tweet about Sabrina Carpenter from September which complimented the pop singer for embracing her sexuality while reaching a mainly female audience. “Sabrina Carpenter is genius for how she embraces her sexuality but still keeps women as her target audience,” read the tweet by another X user named Paige. “Like how is she performing in lingerie and I still feel like it’s not for men at all? I can’t comprehend it, but I love it.” Spiranac, who aims more for a male audience with her social-media content, replied: “I dislike how women pick and choose when it’s okay to support other women for embracing their sexuality depending on if it appears to be for the female or male gaze. “Women should be able to embrace their sexuality if that’s what makes them feel empowered,” she continued. “One shouldn’t be called a genius while the other is called an attention whore for doing the same exact thing.” I dislike how women pick and choose when it’s okay to support other women for embracing their sexuality depending on if it appears to be for the female or male gaze. Women should be able to embrace their sexuality if that’s what makes them feel empowered. One shouldn’t be called... https://t.co/5SKyeeLl4A In response to complimentary reply to the post, Spiranac added that her statement was about more than just own experience. “This isn’t really even about me. It’s a constant theme I keep seeing with other women too,” she wrote.
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