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TORONTO - Bruce Brown intercepted a pass and streaked down the court, driving past some token defence from Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson for a one-handed slam dunk. Brown’s Toronto Raptors teammates burst off the home team’s bench, cheering for the veteran forward. “It’s just because they didn’t think I can jump, because I haven’t jumped really, or they haven’t seen it, and then they didn’t see it the last year,” Brown said, adding he knew he would dunk as soon as he crossed half-court. “I told them I could do it and I was like, ‘if I get the chance to, I’mma dunk it.’” It was Brown’s first dunk in eight months as he scored 12 points and had three rebounds off the bench in his season debut on Sunday as Toronto lost to Atlanta 136-107. He’d missed the first 31 games of the Raptors season as he recovered from arthroscopic knee surgery on Sept. 20, a process that took longer than he expected. “I thought I was gonna be out like six to eight weeks but some things didn’t go my way,” said Brown. “There was a lot of swelling in there for a while. “Things happened, and then I was supposed to come back, like, three, four weeks ago, but there was still swelling there, so they told me to take my time.” Brown averaged 9.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.3 blocks over 34 games with the Raptors last season. He was traded from the Indiana Pacers to Toronto on Jan. 18 as part of a package for all-star forward Pascal Siakam. He’s averaged 8.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists over his career in 416 games with the Detroit Pistons, Brooklyn Nets, Denver Nuggets, Indiana and Toronto. Brown’s return doesn’t just add depth to the Raptors’ lineup, but brings some much-needed energy to a struggling team that has lost 10 in a row. “You see him get out there and put his body on the line after being out for so long,” said Scottie Barnes, who led Toronto with 19 points, eight rebounds, and five assists but eight turnovers in the loss. “He’s making himself so tired out there just guarding, pushing himself. That’s what the team needs. “We’ve all got to match that energy every single night. That’s the effort we’re going to need in order to win games.” Head coach Darko Rajakovic said that fatigue is a major factor in the NBA’s longest active losing skid. He said that a lack of focus played a role in Toronto’s season-high 31 turnovers on Sunday. “We hit a wall. We look tired. We look drained,” said Rajakovic. “Guys are not in a rhythm. That’s the reality that we’re in right now. We’ve got to find a way to get out of it.” It was the third consecutive game where the Raptors had given up over 130 points, and second 29-point blowout in a row. “Getting beat by 30, man, at home — that’s unacceptable,” said Barnes. “We can’t be doing that. We got to go out there and play harder, be smarter. “We had a lot of turnovers today. We can’t allow this to happen.” Brown was more optimistic. “We just need some rest, and we’ll push through it,” he said, noting that a stomach flu had spread through Toronto’s locker room. “I mean, all teams have this at some point, even championship teams, so we’ll push through it. We’ll be fine.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 29, 2024.
The Manchester Derby is known for its passionate atmosphere, intense rivalry, and memorable moments, and having Anthony Taylor as the referee adds an extra layer of anticipation and excitement to the upcoming clash. His presence on the field will be crucial in ensuring that both teams have a fair and equal chance to showcase their abilities and compete at their highest level.QLD News Don't miss out on the headlines from QLD News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Moment teen McKeon nearly gave it all up Queensland swimming superstar Emma McKeon has announced her retirement from the pool. McKeon, who won a record 14 Olympic medals as well as five world championships, took to social media on Monday to announce she was hanging up her cap and goggles for good “Today I am officially retiring from competitive swimming,” the 30-year-old said on Instagram. “Leading into Paris, I knew it would be my last Olympics, and the months since have given me time to reflect on my journey, and think about what I wanted my future to look like in swimming. Emma McKeon in the 4x100m Womens Medley final in Paris. Picture: Adam Head “I am proud of myself for giving my swimming career absolutely everything, both physically and mentally. “I wanted to see what I was capable of – and I did. “Swimming has given me so much. From the dream igniting at 5 years old, right through to my third Olympic Games – I have so many lessons, experiences, friendships and memories that I am so thankful for. “Along with every person who supported me, worked hard with me and cheered me on, THANK YOU. “Now I am excited to see how I can push myself in other ways, and for all the things that life has in store.” Emma McKeon with her 100m bronze medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Picture: Adam Head McKeon’s announcement brings to an end a career that stretched back to her teens when she almost quit the sport after missing the 2012 London Olympic team. The softly-spoken sprinter however fought back, with her crowning glory coming at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics when she won a stunning four gold and three bronze medals including the illustrious 50m and 100m freestyle double gold. “If I look back at that young person – I think I was 17 when I missed London – you couldn’t have told her that I was going to go on to do this,” McKeon said in a statement. “It’s just persisting, you have ups and you have downs. You just keep going along and you keep ticking the boxes. I can’t believe where I’m at right now and how I got here. “Leading in to Paris was definitely the hardest preparation I have had. I lost a lot of confidence in my swimming and felt a lot of pressure to back-up what I had done in Tokyo. “But I’m proud of how I handled it and proud I could still step up for my team while feeling the self-doubt. Emma McKeon in the women’s 4 x 200m Freestyle Final at the XXI Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in 2018. Picture: AAP Image/Dave Hunt “Great things take time, and the long road there is where all the necessary things are learnt to take us to the next level. I will definitely miss it ... It’s brought me a lot of great relationships and shaped me into the person I am. “But I’m definitely ready for the next part of my life, which I’m excited for. I don’t think I’ve had the time to reflect on everything yet. “I want young kids to know that I was once in the same position they are – dreaming of one day doing something big. “And I want to have an impact on people’s lives by encouraging them to push hard and go after their dreams and what they are passionate about. Don’t be afraid to take on hard things and set aspirational goals, that may at time be scary. This is how we push ourselves to achieve our dreams.” Cody Simpson and Emma McKeon attend the Marie Claire Women Of The Year Awards on November 13. (Photo by Hanna Lassen/Getty Images) Fellow Queensland swimming golden girl Ariarne Titmus was among many wellwishers to react publicly following the announcement. “So proud of you Em, you’re a legend in and out of the pool forever xx,” she posted. McKeon is dating pop star and swimmer Cody Simpson and the pair last year bought a $1.8m mansion on the Gold Coast. Originally published as Emma McKeon announces retirement from swimming Join the conversation Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? Register Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout More related stories QLD News Swimmer seriously injured in rip at popular beach Two young men were rescued from a rip at a Sunshine Coast beach with one hospitalised after being brought to shore by surfers. Read more QLD News Untold story of how June Dally-Watkins took on China and won An Australian icon, famous for her “charm schools” and modelling agency, ventured into China a decade ago with one mission. What happened next changed the country forever. Read more
2 dead, 3 more injured following mobile home fire in north PhoenixThe director's return to social media was met with an outpouring of support from fans and colleagues, who praised her courage and resilience in the face of adversity. Many expressed their admiration for her willingness to speak out against injustice and stand up for what she believes in, while others welcomed her back with open arms and offered words of encouragement.MARK Labbett was beaming as he spent a second day with his ex-wife, Katie. The couple, who married in 2014 but split in 2020 , have been treating their son, Lawrence, for a weekend in London. 4 Mark and Katie looked incredible as they spent a day out with their son Credit: Instagram/@markthebeastlabbett 4 The pair have both undergone body transformations since their split Credit: Getty Navigating co-parenting like pros, Mark shared pictures from their two big days out, which started on Saturday with a trip to the Harry Potter Studio Tour in Watford. Today, they shared another photo, showing off their shared transformations as Mark wrote on the pic: "Co-parenting in London part two - Natural History Museum. "Little Monster LOVED the T-Rex in a Christmas jumper." Both Mark, 58, and Katie , 31, looked unrecognisable from their time being married, having both lost weight and switching up their looks. READ MORE MARK LABBETT gorg Glow-up The Chase star Mark Labbett's ex-wife unrecognisable as they reunite CHASE IS OVER The Chase’s Mark Labbett breaks silence on split from TV star girlfriend Mark looked slender in a grey jumper and black trousers next to Katie, who cuddled up beside him in a black skirt and maroon jumper. The new pic comes a day after the family spent a day at Warner Bros Studios to take in the Harry Potter tour with their son. While keeping "Little Monster" Lawrence away from his social media, Mark and Katie snapped a selfie together which he shared on his Instagram Stories. Mark and Katie, who are also second cousins, were together for seven years, but split when their attempts at an open marriage failed. Most read in TV BACK ON AIR BBC star reveals all clear from cancer & will return to work next week BABY JOY Georgia Kousoulou gives birth to baby daughter with co-star husband Tommy Mallett family fall out I'm A Celeb's Danny Jones' estranged dad reveals what caused family rift oh chlo Inside Love Island star Chloe Burrows’ £164 a night lavish trip to Dubai They first started speaking on Facebook in 2010, unaware of their familial connection. Mark, best known as The Beast on the ITV quiz show, later admitted that Covid lockdown had a detrimental effect on his mental health, and amplified the pair's 27-year age gap. Watch the moment The Chase's Mark Labbett furiously slams desk and shouts as team scoops humongous £80k prize Despite the break-up, they are yet to officially get divorced, though both have gone on to other relationships. Mark split from Hayley Palmer this year just a week after their one-year anniversary, with Hayley later claiming Mark had no intention of officially divorcing Katie. Speaking exclusively to The Sun about his break-up this week, Mark said: "She's [Hayley's] a lovely lady and I was very lucky to date her for a year, and as I said...it's me, I got old." "There's been no one since Hayley, I'm not saying there won't be another one. But I'm certainly not looking." Opening up about being content as a single man, Mark said: "I joke I am a shed man - a guy of a certain age that's quite content being in or out of a relationship - but loves to be spending time on their own. "It's primal, I think it goes all the way back to the hunter-gatherers where the man would go off a lot of time on their own. "To be fair it's not just men, there are people who actually like their own company." 4 The pair have spent the weekend together in order to 'co-parent' their son Credit: Instagram/@markthebeastlabbett 4 The duo, who are also second cousins, split in 2020 after a seven-year marriage Credit: Splash News
As had been rumored in recent weeks, Nebraska wide receiver Malachi Coleman is indeed entering the transfer portal. Head coach Matt Rhule confirmed the news during his weekly media availability on Monday, wishing Coleman the best. Follow us on Facebook Related: Huskers WR Jacory Barney earns Big Ten weekly honor The former Lincoln East High School standout was rated as a four-star recruit by the 247Sports Composite as the top player in the state and a top-65 player in the country. In fact, he even got some run as a true freshman. In five games last season, Coleman had eight catches for 139 yards and a touchdown, showing some big-play ability that got many fans excited. This season, he's been redshirting, but with roster limits taking effect for next year and several other young receivers apparently ahead of Coleman on the depth chart, the Lincoln native is hitting the portal to find a better opportunity. Coleman posted a message on social media, thanking Nebraska’s coaches, players and fans. “I will forever be thankful for the relationships I’ve built, the lessons I’ve learned, and the experiences I’ve had here. Wearing the N and fulfilling my childhood dream of playing for my hometown has been an honor,” his message said. With NCAA regulations forcing the Huskers to carry roughly 45 fewer players starting next year, Rhule said he expects between 30 and 50 guys to enter the portal after the season, although he didn't say anyone else had already left the team. Related: Here are the best PFF grades in Nebraska's win over Wisconsin Dylan Widger-Imagn ImagesFeiran's arrival at Plymouth has raised expectations among fans and pundits alike, as the club looks to build on their solid performances in recent seasons and push for promotion to the Championship. With Feiran's vast experience at the highest levels of football, including his time at Manchester United where he worked with some of the world's best players, there is a sense of optimism surrounding Plymouth's prospects under his guidance.The Counting Crows’ melancholy song “A Long December” isn’t about the college football calendar, but the title is an apt description for overworked staffs across America. The coaches at Colorado State and Miami (Ohio) have been multitasking all month long leading up to the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl on Saturday. The early signing period for high school and junior college players ran from Dec. 4-6 — relatively convenient for those whose seasons ended the preceding Saturday, Nov. 30. Miami was not one of those teams. The RedHawks played in the Mid-American Conference Championship Game on Dec. 7. Nine league titles were decided that weekend. “For the 18 teams playing that weekend, that was a little bit challenging,” Miami coach Chuck Martin said. “Everyone else is just getting ready for the portal and watching kids. So you're a week behind. But I hope I'm a week behind every year.” Miami (Ohio) coach Chuck Martin tries to get a call during the first half of last year's Mid-American Conference Championship against Toledo on Dec. 2, 2023, in Detroit. 'Tis the season ... of tradeoffs. Under different circumstances, the following day might have been a rare day off for Martin and his staff. But the transfer portal opened the next day, Dec. 9. “I'd say I probably worked 16 hours (that) Sunday,” Martin said. “You think maybe (it’s) your first day off since July. But the portal was opening the next day. And other people had been doing that all week.” Miami, Colorado State and every other program in the country lined up visits with potential transfers from Dec. 9-22. It didn’t matter whether they were playing in a bowl game, a College Football Playoff Game or, as was the case with Arizona, their season was over. It had to be done. “Starting that Tuesday (Dec. 10), we've had kids in every day, seven days a week, for the last two weeks,” Martin said Monday. “The fewest was two, and the highest was nine in one day. And it’s every day. “A recruiting weekend is pretty busy. Well, we had a recruiting weekend nonstop for two weeks. Plus, at the same time, you're getting ready for a bowl game. Plus, at the same time, you gotta watch all these kids. Colorado State coach Jay Norvell gives instructions during the first half of a game on Oct. 14, 2023, in Fort Collins, Colo. Norvell is about to coach in his second Arizona Bowl after leading Nevada to a victory in Tucson in 2018. “We probably watched over 2,000 kids on tape. As my wife said, ‘I've been married to you for 30-some years; this is the busiest I've ever seen you.’” Colorado State coach Jay Norvell recalled something colleague Jeff Traylor, the head coach at UTSA, recently said about the December calendar : “This is not the kids’ fault; this is the adults’ fault.” The powers-that-be moved the early signing period up two weeks so recruits could sign their paperwork before the portal floodgates opened. It helped alleviate the logjam, but only to a degree. “We created this schedule, and there's a lot of problems with it,” Norvell said during a pre-Arizona Bowl news conference in Fort Collins on Monday. “I saw Coach (Nick) Saban say we have to align the football transfer portal with the end of the semester for kids. We're putting kids in a bad situation where they are making decisions about leaving a school before their season is over.” This season is the first that ends with the expanded version of the CFP. The national championship game is Jan. 20. Last season’s game took place Jan. 8. The latest it’s ever been is Jan. 13. Top seed Oregon operates on the quarter system. Its winter term begins Jan. 6. Current rules prohibit “midseason” transfers ... for now. “We're looking at scenarios where a kid could play for one school, get in the transfer portal, enroll in school and play for another school in the playoffs. That's not far-fetched,” Norvell said. “If they keep pushing the championship game back, there's gonna be kids that could do that, and that's insane. “There's just so many scenarios that people didn't think about. We’re forced to live with them, and we'll do the best we can. But there's a lot of things that need to be considered and fixed ... so we can put some sanity back into college football. I'm hopeful that we'll adjust and we'll get there. But right now, we're not there.” Some form of normalcy arrived this week. Dec. 23-31 is a “dead period” — i.e., no in-person recruiting or on-campus visits. Nevada tight end Reagan Roberson, right, dives over the line in overtime to give the Wolf Pack a 16-13 win over Arkansas State in the Arizona Bowl on Dec. 29, 2018, at Arizona Stadium. “It's game week,” Norvell said. “We're all dialed in to play football now. We’re not hiring coaches. We're not worried about the transfer portal. We're worried about winning the game.” Miami held its last on-campus practice Monday morning and boarded a plane for Tucson on Tuesday. As much as Martin would like to focus solely on the Arizona Bowl, he knows that’s not possible. Transfers are allowed to visit again from Jan. 1-5. “We filled a lot of needs in the portal, but we're not done yet,” Martin said. “I'll be talking to kids tonight, probably, on the phone. I'll be talking to them tomorrow, the next day and the next day. “You got to. You cannot not do it and say, ‘Hey, I want to take time off and relax after the season.’ Well, see where that gets you.” Not new for Norvell This isn’t Norvell’s first rodeo in the Old Pueblo. Norvell was the head coach at Nevada when the Wolf Pack played in the 2018 Arizona Bowl. Nevada defeated Arkansas State 16-13 in overtime . Colorado State running back Avery Morrow, left, runs for a short gain as Nevada linebacker Marcel Walker-Burgess defends in the first half of their game Nov. 18, 2023, in Fort Collins, Colo. Tight end Reagan Roberson scored the winning touchdown — the only TD of his college career. Walk-on receiver Ben Putnam, who never had caught a pass at Nevada, had four receptions for 114 yards. After the game, Norvell awarded Putnam a scholarship . “I just remember me and Matt Mumme (Norvell’s top offensive assistant then and now) hugging as that ball was going in the end zone. Special, special memories of the Arizona Bowl,” Norvell said. “We love the Arizona Bowl. There’s not another bowl we’d rather be in unless we were playing in the Playoff. We’re really excited to be coming.” Wouldn’t that be grand? Fifth-year senior Avery Morrow has a chance to accomplish something in the Arizona Bowl that hasn’t happened at CSU since 2017. Morrow needs 44 rushing yards to reach 1,000 for the season. The last Rams running back to reach quadruple figures was Dalyn Dawkins seven years ago. “I don’t really want to talk about it too much, but it’s been on my mind a lot,” Morrow said. “It’s been a while since there’s been a 1,000-yard back. That’s always been a personal goal.” Morrow played for Norvell at Nevada before transferring to CSU. Morrow recalled their first meeting. Norvell asked him to write down his goals. They included Morrow becoming the first 1,000-yard back under Norvell, who’s never had one as a head coach. “It’d be really cool to check that off my checklist,” Morrow said. What : Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl Presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop Who : Colorado State vs. Miami (Ohio) When : Saturday 2:30 p.m. Where : Arizona Stadium Watch : The CW Contact sports reporter/columnist Michael Lev at mlev@tucson.com . On X (Twitter): @michaeljlev. On Bluesky: @ michaeljlev.bsky.social Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sports Reporter/ColumnistJared Birchall, Elon Musk’s money manager and the head of his family office, is listed as the chief executive officer. Jehn Balajadia, a longtime Musk aide who has worked at SpaceX and the Boring Co., is named as an official contact. But they’re not connected to Musk’s new technology venture, or the political operation that’s endeared him to Donald Trump. Instead, they’re tied to the billionaire’s new Montessori school outside Bastrop, Texas, called Ad Astra, according to documents filed with state authorities and obtained via a Texas Public Information Act request. The world’s richest person oversees an overlapping empire of six companies — or seven, if you include his political action committee. Alongside rockets, electric cars, brain implants, social media and the next Trump administration, he is increasingly focused on education, spanning preschool to college. One part of his endeavor was revealed last year, when Bloomberg News reported that his foundation had set aside roughly $100 million to create a technology-focused primary and secondary school in Austin, with eventual plans for a university. An additional $137 million in cash and stock was allotted last year, according to the most recent tax filing for the Musk Foundation. Ad Astra is closer to fruition. The state documents show Texas authorities issued an initial permit last month, clearing the way for the center to operate with as many as 21 pupils. Ad Astra’s website says it’s “currently open to all children ages 3 to 9.” The school’s account on X includes job postings for an assistant teacher for preschool and kindergarten and an assistant teacher for students ages 6 to 9. To run the school, Ad Astra is partnering with a company that has experience with billionaires: Xplor Education, which developed Hala Kahiki Montessori school in Lanai, Hawaii, the island 98% owned by Oracle Corp. founder Larry Ellison. Ad Astra sits on a highway outside Bastrop, a bedroom community about 30 miles from Austin and part of a region that’s home to several of Musk’s businesses. On a visit during a recent weekday morning, there was a single Toyota Prius in the parking lot and no one answered the door at the white building with a gray metal roof. The school’s main entrance was blocked by a gate, and there was no sign of any children on the grounds. But what information there is about Ad Astra makes it sound like a fairly typical, if high-end, Montessori preschool. The proposed schedule includes “thematic, STEM-based activities and projects” as well as outdoor play and nap time. A sample snack calendar features carrots and hummus. While Birchall’s and Balajadia’s names appear in the application, it isn’t clear that they’ll have substantive roles at the school once it’s operational. Musk, Birchall and Balajadia didn’t respond to emailed questions. A phone call and email to the school went unanswered. Access to high quality, affordable childcare is a huge issue for working parents across the country, and tends to be an especially vexing problem in rural areas like Bastrop. Many families live in “childcare deserts” where there is either not a facility or there isn’t an available slot. Opening Ad Astra gives Musk a chance to showcase his vision for education, and his support for the hands-on learning and problem solving that are a hallmark of his industrial companies. His public comments about learning frequently overlap with cultural concerns popular among conservatives and the Make America Great Again crowd, often focusing on what he sees as young minds being indoctrinated by teachers spewing left-wing propaganda. He has railed against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and in August posted that “a lot of schools are teaching white boys to hate themselves.” Musk’s educational interests dovetail with his new role as Trump’s “first buddy.” The billionaire has pitched a role for himself that he — and now the incoming Trump administration — call “DOGE,” or the Department of Government Efficiency. Though it’s not an actual department, DOGE now posts on X, the social media platform that Musk owns. “The Department of Education spent over $1 billion promoting DEI in America’s schools,” the account posted Dec. 12. Back in Texas, Bastrop is quickly becoming a key Musk point of interest. The Boring Co., his tunneling venture, is based in an unincorporated area there. Across the road, SpaceX produces Starlink satellites at a 500,000-square-foot (46,000-square-meter) facility. Nearby, X is constructing a building for trust and safety workers. Musk employees, as well as the general public, can grab snacks at the Boring Bodega, a convenience store housed within Musk’s Hyperloop Plaza, which also contains a bar, candy shop and hair salon. Ad Astra is just a five-minute drive away. It seems to have been designed with the children of Musk’s employees — if not Musk’s own offspring — in mind. Musk has fathered at least 12 children, six of them in the last five years. “Ad Astra’s mission is to foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in the next generation of problem solvers and builders,” reads the school’s website. A job posting on the website of the Montessori Institute of North Texas says “While their parents support the breakthroughs that expand the realm of human possibility, their children will grow into the next generation of innovators in a way that only authentic Montessori can provide.” The school has hired an executive director, according to documents Bloomberg obtained from Texas Health and Human Services. Ad Astra is located on 40 acres of land, according to the documents, which said a 4,000-square-foot house would be remodeled for the preschool. It isn’t uncommon for entrepreneurs to take an interest in education, according to Bill Gormley, a professor emeritus at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University who studies early childhood education. Charles Butt, the chairman of the Texas-based H-E-B grocery chain, has made public education a focus of his philanthropy. Along with other business and community leaders, Butt founded “Raise Your Hand Texas,” which advocates on school funding, teacher workforce and retention issues and fully funding pre-kindergarten. “Musk is not the only entrepreneur to recognize the value of preschool for Texas workers,” Gormley said. “A lot of politicians and business people get enthusiastic about education in general — and preschool in particular — because they salivate at the prospect of a better workforce.” Musk spent much of October actively campaigning for Trump’s presidential effort, becoming the most prolific donor of the election cycle. He poured at least $274 million into political groups in 2024, including $238 million to America PAC, the political action committee he founded. While the vast majority of money raised by America PAC came from Musk himself, it also had support from other donors. Betsy DeVos, who served as education secretary in Trump’s first term, donated $250,000, federal filings show. The Department of Education is already in the new administration’s cross hairs. Trump campaigned on the idea of disbanding the department and dismantling diversity initiatives, and he has also taken aim at transgender rights. “Rather than indoctrinating young people with inappropriate racial, sexual, and political material, which is what we’re doing now, our schools must be totally refocused to prepare our children to succeed in the world of work,” Trump wrote in Agenda 47, his campaign platform. Musk has three children with the musician Grimes and three with Shivon Zilis, who in the past was actively involved at Neuralink, his brain machine interface company. All are under the age of five. Musk took X, his son with Grimes, with him on a recent trip to Capitol Hill. After his visit, he shared a graphic that showed the growth of administrators in America’s public schools since 2000. Musk is a fan of hands-on education. During a Tesla earnings call in 2018, he talked about the need for more electricians as the electric-car maker scaled up the energy side of its business. On the Joe Rogan podcast in 2020, Musk said that “too many smart people go into finance and law.” “I have a lot of respect for people who work with their hands and we need electricians and plumbers and carpenters,” Musk said while campaigning for Trump in Pennsylvania in October. “That’s a lot more important than having incremental political science majors.” Ad Astra’s website says the cost of tuition will be initially subsidized, but in future years “tuition will be in line with local private schools that include an extended day program.” “I do think we need significant reform in education,” Musk said at a separate Trump campaign event. “The priority should be to teach kids skills that they will find useful later in life, and to leave any sort of social propaganda out of the classroom.” ©2024 Bloomberg News. Visit at bloomberg.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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Furthermore, the evolving dynamics of the conflict in Syria have also influenced the situation in Damascus. The shifting alliances and rivalries between different factions have led to changes in the patterns of violence and conflict in the city. As different groups jockey for power and influence, skirmishes and confrontations continue to occur, albeit on a smaller scale than before.1 2 3 4 Guwahati: Festive spirit is almost palpable in Guwahati as every shopkeeper finds themselves at their creative best, striving to entice customers with exclusive products and eclectic themes. This stands in stark contrast to earlier years when the festival was celebrated in a more subdued manner. Stores have decked out their items, and people are allowing their senses to be overwhelmed by the festive discounts offered by sellers. Currently, sellers have started stocking up on a variety of Christmas items to cater to different budgets. Christmas trees range from Rs 150 to Rs 1,500, while stars are priced between Rs 20 and Rs 800. Masks start at Rs 30 and go up to Rs 250. Both wreaths and mini-sized pinecones, commonly used for decorating front doors, are priced from approximately Rs 300 to Rs 2,000, depending on their sizes. Pompons, decorative balls, streamers, ribbons, stuffed toys, and Santa pencils are among the regular additions. Interestingly, the investment and creativity have also expanded to electronic Santa dolls , snow-themed fluff balls, and dolls, bringing immediate monetary returns. "Our electronic Santas, ranging between Rs 1,000 and Rs 5,000 a piece depending on the size, were a new addition and have been sold off like hot cakes. Their utilization is mostly by resorts and malls to attract customers. Having such a festive mood is good business for us," says Rajesh, a salesman from Fancy Bazar locality. Meanwhile, citizens who have spent considerable time in the city recall that in earlier years, Christmas celebrations were quite mellow, and the recent extravagance is attributed to electronic media and themed business ventures. Utpal Dutta, a film critic and resident of the city, said, "In the past, Christmas was primarily celebrated within the Christian community, marked by the exchange of greeting cards wishing both ‘Merry Christmas' and ‘Happy New Year'. However, over the years, the celebration has grown in influence, driven by the rise of satellite television, the emergence of shopping malls, and the impact of social media, capturing the interest of the younger generation practicing different faiths." Sharing a similar thought, another resident, Banashree Dutta Roy said, "The celebration today stands in stark contrast to how it was during our time. In the past, marketplaces were decorated with fairy lights and handmade ornaments, while bakeries filled the air with the comforting aroma of freshly baked cakes, creating a warm, communal atmosphere. There were no hi-tech or fancy toys back then to attract customers. Its popularity has grown in the past 10-20 years." Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , Location Guesser and Mini Crossword . Spread love this holiday season with these Christmas wishes , messages , and quotes .In conclusion, the recent airstrikes in Syria by Israel have once again underscored the fragility of the situation in the region and the urgent need for all parties to work together towards a peaceful and sustainable solution. The international community must prioritize diplomacy and dialogue in order to prevent further escalation and to address the root causes of the conflicts that continue to plague Syria and the wider Middle East.
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