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LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. , Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ALLO Fiber today announced a fiber broadband project installing a 10 Gigabit network in Flagstaff, AZ. This fiber connection will enable world-class internet, broadband, cybersecurity, managed services, telephone, and video services for residents and businesses. Construction is scheduled to begin in March 2025 . This $65 million project will employ 75 local professionals, with many more involved during the construction phase. Flagstaff residents and businesses will soon be able to take advantage of award-winning customer service and internet speeds. Through this 100% fiber-optic network, students can improve how they learn, and employees can work efficiently from the office or home. The fiber network will feature up to 10 Gigabit speeds for residents and up to 100 Gigabit speeds for businesses, providing equal upload and download speeds optimized by ALLO's world-class Wi-Fi 7 routers. 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With a commitment to building Gigabit communities, ALLO serves over 50 communities across Nebraska , Colorado , Arizona , Missouri , Iowa , and Kansas . ALLO is known for its reliable fiber networks and customized technology solutions that support businesses of all sizes. For more information, visit AlloFiber.com . Contact: Tanna Hanna Vice President of Marketing [email protected] 308-633-7815 SOURCE ALLO CommunicationsPeggy Sue Martinez has worked for almost a decade with a security workers union in Los Alamos to send Christmas presents to young children at two Española schools. Over that time, she has seen the kids' needs increase "drastically." "The needs are more basic," she said. Martinez, an Española city councilor, goes to James H. Rodriguez Elementary School and Los Niños Kindergarten Center each year before the holidays and speaks with kids who have been identified as the students most in need. In past years, she said, many children would say they need a pair of shoes or a jacket, "but now they need both shoes and a jacket," she said, "and socks and underwear ... and they have siblings who need the same." She added, "These kids aren’t afraid to say in front of their peers that they need socks, and why do you think that is? Because they’re not the only ones." Martinez said the International Guards Union of America Local 69 provided gifts — shoes, coats, socks and even some laptop computers — to 70 students this year. They plan to increase the program in hopes of providing for up to 200 children in 2025. "These aren't just toys — we are trying to affect their daily needs," Martinez said. "And the needs are there." Several local government officials, leaders of aid programs and organizers of holiday charity efforts that serve the Española Valley have noted what appears to be an increase in need in recent years amid inflation, increasing housing costs and a continuing opioid epidemic that has wracked the region. The number of kids who receive gifts through the Northern New Mexico Toy Drive has swelled to 7,200 this year from 2,500 in 2021, and an annual Christmas shopping spree organized by Española police served more children than ever. Organizers of the Empty Stocking Fund, a holiday project of The Santa Fe New Mexican and the Santa Fe Community Foundation, hope to raise a record $475,000 this year to meeting a growing demand in Santa Fe and Rio Arriba counties for funds to cover costs like car repairs, past due rent and utility bills. Española Social Services Director Michelle Fraire — who began in the position earlier this year — confirmed what others have noticed. "We are seeing a high increase in children needing necessities," Fraire said. "They need clothing for school, laptops to do schoolwork; college students we hear from need food, groceries, etc." The city launched its social services department earlier this year with funding from opioid lawsuit settlements in an effort to combat increases in homelessness and addiction. Fraire has organized several fairs that bring state agencies like the Department of Health, along with a host of providers, to help connect people with support services and, ideally, housing. The city held such a fair Dec. 16 at the Española Pathways Shelter. Fraire said more than 40 people attended. Leaders of other initiatives noted higher need this year as well. The Española Firefighters Union raised $7,000 to split among seven people who are battling breast cancer, Assistant Fire Chief John Wickersham said. The cash is meant to help offset some of the expenses of cancer treatment, which can be financially devastating for families, he added. "There is an increased need throughout the Valley that we can see," Wickersham said, noting the union has seen rising numbers of applicants for the funds in recent years. Wickersham noted the high price tags for health care and other costs often associated with cancer treatment like travel. Meanwhile, Española police officers participating in Shop with a Cop accompanied a record 134 kids on a trip to the local Walmart store, where each child was given $100 to spend. Police Chief Mizel Garcia said the department also gave out 300 stockings after the event. Children from the Española Valley are referred to the Shop with a Cop program through the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department and other agencies. Garcia aims to continue growing the program, which he said can help mend relationships with police, especially for children who are in state custody or have had negative experiences with law enforcement. Wendy Croze, a program manager for Las Cumbres Community Services' Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program, said there has been an uptick in Española in recent years of grandparents taking in grandchildren, largely because of drug addiction. With families who take in grandchildren — or even neighbors, in one case — "it's very common that there is already financial need," Croze said. "Many had to retire from their jobs early in order to take care of young children who are now older," she said. "And so the need for food is enormous." Food Depot Executive Director Jill Dixon said the Santa Fe-based regional food bank serves nine counties, and about 20% of the food it distributes goes to Rio Arriba County, where estimates in recent years have shown more than 20% of the population experiences food insecurity. The Food Depot has seen an increase in need for fresh, nutritious foods in particular. A newsletter the organization published in recent months says about 30% of people who struggle with access to nutritious food do not qualify for food benefits through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Dixon said the regional food bank often sees people using food pantries on an intermittent basis, such when they are hit with expensive emergencies like unexpected medical bills or car trouble. The organization in December 2022 opened a "no-cost grocery store" in Española called Casita de Comida that allows people to shop, free of charge, through a selection of about 60 items. The pantry, which is growing and moving to a location on La Joya Street, currently serves about 360 families per month. Dixon hopes to expand it to serve about 100 more families in the next year. High rates of food insecurity are not limited to the Española Valley, she said, noting the need has been "holding steady" across The Food Depot's service territory for several years. She pointed to inflation in 2023 amid the evaporation of support and protections that helped many families through the coronavirus pandemic. "We just saw the need explode all over again," she said. "Everything is expensive," Dixon said. "It's just gotten incredible, and we've seen housing costs just skyrocket in basically every community that we serve. When you see housing, you know, eating up 30% to 50% of your earnings, there just isn't any room for error." People who don't frequent food pantries sometimes find themselves there when they suddenly discover they need new tires or a mammogram, she said, or perhaps because of the extra expenses associated with the holidays. "And that's what we're here for," she said. "But systemically, we have some pretty big problems to address."
Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award, tying Michael Jordan for 1 shy of record LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani has been named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time. That ties the two-way superstar with Michael Jordan, an athlete Ohtani followed while growing up in Japan. He trails only Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods and LeBron James, who each won the award four times. Ohtani received 48 votes in balloting by 74 sports journalists from the AP and its members. He earned his third National League Most Valuable Player award after helping the Dodgers win their eighth World Series title. Ohtani hit 54 home runs and stole 59 bases as the first player with a 50-50 season. His dog, Decoy, became a celebrity, too, helping Ohtani deliver a ceremonial first pitch at a game. Tennessee and Auburn remain 1-2 in AP Top 25 poll featuring 10 SEC teams Tennessee and Auburn remained Nos. 1-2 atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll. They were the headliners among the Southeastern Conference's haul of 10 ranked teams. Iowa State, Duke and Alabama rounded out the top five. Kentucky had the week's biggest fall, sliding six spots to No. 10 after a loss to Ohio State. Mississippi State, Arkansas, Illinois and Baylor rejoined the poll after stints in the rankings earlier this season. They replaced Memphis, Dayton, Michigan and Clemson. The Big 12 and Big Ten were tied for second with five teams each in the AP Top 25. USC up to No. 4 in women's AP Top 25 after win over UConn. UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame stay 1-3 Southern California jumped to No. 4 in The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll on Monday after edging UConn. The Trojans moved up three spots after beating the then-No. 4 Huskies 72-70 in a rematch of last season’s Elite Eight game that UConn won. UCLA, South Carolina and Notre Dame remained the top three teams. The Bruins received 30 of the 32 first-place votes from a national media panel. The Gamecocks and the Fighting Irish each got one first-place vote. UConn fell to seventh behind Texas and LSU. Maryland, Oklahoma and Ohio State rounded out the top 10 teams. Former NFL great Michael Vick introduced as Norfolk State’s football coach NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Michael Vick has been introduced as Norfolk State’s football coach, a homecoming for the former NFL star and a splashy, attention-grabbing hire for a program that has struggled in recent years. Vick donned a Norfolk State letterman’s jacket and cap in front of a crowd of supporters that included fellow Hampton Roads, Virginia, sports greats Allen Iverson and Bruce Smith. Vick led Virginia Tech to the national championship game as a redshirt freshman and was selected No. 1 overall in the 2001 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons. His career was derailed by his conviction in 2007 for his involvement in a dogfighting ring. On Football: Falcons and Buccaneers flip spots atop the NFC South and playoff races tighten up The 49ers, Cowboys and Cardinals are out of the playoff race. The Falcons took control of their hopes and the Colts, Dolphins and Bengals kept slim chances alive. The NFL’s playoff picture became clearer Sunday. With two weeks remaining, three of eight division titles are secured, eight teams have wrapped up playoff berths and 11 more are competing for the six remaining spots. The biggest change in the standings occurred in the NFC South with Atlanta reclaiming the top spot from Tampa Bay. The Chiefs have the inside track for the AFC's No. 1 seed and the NFC's top spot could likely come down to the Vikings-Lions matchup in Week 18. No. 1 Oregon and No. 8 Ohio State gear up for rematch of thriller won by Ducks Oregon and Ohio State have already produced one heck of a game this season. Now, the top-seeded Ducks and eighth-seeded Buckeyes are gearing up for a rematch more than 10 weeks later in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. Of course, both teams have had ample time for evolution since that 32-31 Oregon win on Oct. 12. But they also have that game and players’ familiarity with each other, not to mention common opponents in the Big Ten. Texas, Arizona State to meet in CFP clash of old vs. new Big 12 champs AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas won the Big 12 title in 2023 on its way out the door to the Southeastern Conference. It was still swinging open when Arizona State waltzed in and won the league title in its debut season. And now last season’s Big 12 champs meet the new Big 12 champs on the path toward a potential national title. The fifth-seeded Longhorns and fourth-seeded Sun Devils play News Years Day in the Peach Bowl in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff. Penn State preparing for hard-charging Jeanty and Boise State in CFP quarterfinals STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State players have watched Ashton Jeanty make opponents look silly all season. They don’t want to be the next defenders Boise State’s star posterizes with jukes, spin moves, stiff arms and heavy shoulders. But they also know that slowing down Jeanty, who finished second in Heisman Trophy voting, will be their toughest task yet when the two teams meet in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31. Texas sues NCAA in latest push to block transgender athletes in women's sports AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the NCAA to block the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports, arguing that it tricks and misleads fans. The lawsuit filed in state district court argues the NCAA violates the Texas Trade Practices Act. The law is designed to protect consumers from deceptive business practices. The lawsuit is the latest attempt by conservative politicians to target transgender athletes and push the NCAA into banning them from competition. NCAA President Charlie Baker recently told Congress he was aware of fewer than 10 active transgender athletes. Sabrina Ionescu is joining Unrivaled as the new 3-on-3 league's final player Sabrina Ionescu is joining Unrivaled as the new league’s final player for this season. The Liberty star guard who helped New York win the first championship in franchise history earlier this year signed a historic agreement on Monday. She’ll join the Phantom BC that made a trade Saturday night to acquire Natasha Cloud. Ionescu will also be playing with Brittney Griner, Marina Mabrey, Satou Sabally and Katie Lou Samuelson. The 27-year-old Ionescu is recovering from a procedure she had earlier this month on her right thumb to stabilize the ulnar collateral ligament.
Jonah Goldberg Among elites across the ideological spectrum, there's one point of unifying agreement: Americans are bitterly divided. What if that's wrong? What if elites are the ones who are bitterly divided while most Americans are fairly unified? History rarely lines up perfectly with the calendar (the "sixties" didn't really start until the decade was almost over). But politically, the 21st century neatly began in 2000, when the election ended in a tie and the color coding of electoral maps became enshrined as a kind of permanent tribal color war of "red vs. blue." Elite understanding of politics has been stuck in this framework ever since. Politicians and voters have leaned into this alleged political reality, making it seem all the more real in the process. I loathe the phrase "perception is reality," but in politics it has the reifying power of self-fulfilling prophecy. Like rival noble families in medieval Europe, elites have been vying for power and dominance on the arrogant assumption that their subjects share their concern for who rules rather than what the rulers can deliver. Political cartoonists from across country draw up something special for the holiday In 2018, the group More in Common published a massive report on the "hidden tribes" of American politics. The wealthiest and whitest groups were "devoted conservatives" (6%) and "progressive activists" (8%). These tribes dominate the media, the parties and higher education, and they dictate the competing narratives of red vs. blue, particularly on cable news and social media. Meanwhile, the overwhelming majority of Americans resided in, or were adjacent to, the "exhausted majority." These people, however, "have no narrative," as David Brooks wrote at the time. "They have no coherent philosophic worldview to organize their thinking and compel action." Lacking a narrative might seem like a very postmodern problem, but in a postmodern elite culture, postmodern problems are real problems. It's worth noting that red vs. blue America didn't emerge ex nihilo. The 1990s were a time when the economy and government seemed to be working, at home and abroad. As a result, elites leaned into the narcissism of small differences to gain political and cultural advantage. They remain obsessed with competing, often apocalyptic, narratives. That leaves out most Americans. The gladiatorial combatants of cable news, editorial pages and academia, and their superfan spectators, can afford these fights. Members of the exhausted majority are more interested in mere competence. I think that's the hidden unity elites are missing. This is why we keep throwing incumbent parties out of power: They get elected promising competence but get derailed -- or seduced -- by fan service to, or trolling of, the elites who dominate the national conversation. There's a difference between competence and expertise. One of the most profound political changes in recent years has been the separation of notions of credentialed expertise from real-world competence. This isn't a new theme in American life, but the pandemic and the lurch toward identity politics amplified distrust of experts in unprecedented ways. This is a particular problem for the left because it is far more invested in credentialism than the right. Indeed, some progressives are suddenly realizing they invested too much in the authority of experts and too little in the ability of experts to provide what people want from government, such as affordable housing, decent education and low crime. The New York Times' Ezra Klein says he's tired of defending the authority of government institutions. Rather, "I want them to work." One of the reasons progressives find Trump so offensive is his absolute inability to speak the language of expertise -- which is full of coded elite shibboleths. But Trump veritably shouts the language of competence. I don't mean he is actually competent at governing. But he is effectively blunt about calling leaders, experts and elites -- of both parties -- stupid, ineffective, weak and incompetent. He lost in 2020 because voters didn't believe he was actually good at governing. He won in 2024 because the exhausted majority concluded the Biden administration was bad at it. Nostalgia for the low-inflation pre-pandemic economy was enough to convince voters that Trumpian drama is the tolerable price to pay for a good economy. About 3 out of 4 Americans who experienced "severe hardship" because of inflation voted for Trump. The genius of Trump's most effective ad -- "Kamala is for they/them, President Trump is for you" -- was that it was simultaneously culture-war red meat and an argument that Harris was more concerned about boutique elite concerns than everyday ones. If Trump can actually deliver competent government, he could make the Republican Party the majority party for a generation. For myriad reasons, that's an if so big it's visible from space. But the opportunity is there -- and has been there all along. Goldberg is editor-in-chief of The Dispatch: thedispatch.com . Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly!
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GREELEY, Colo. , Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ALLO Fiber is pleased to announce its fiber broadband network build of the City of Boulder, CO. ALLO anticipates construction to begin in the spring of 2025 in city rights-of-way and easements. This fiber connection will enable world-class internet, broadband, cybersecurity, managed services, telephone, and video services for residents and businesses. City Manager Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde said, "We are thrilled to work with ALLO to bring affordable and reliable high-speed internet to every corner of Boulder. This partnership will provide significant benefits to our community. From empowering students and small businesses, to supporting remote work and ensuring that no one is left behind in the digital age." ALLO was founded in 2003, and over the last 21 years has expanded its fiber footprint to reach over one million in population, with a goal to end the digital divide. 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You can also control your newsletter options via your user dashboard by signing in.DALLAS — Week 12 has arrived, and for the Dallas Cowboys that means their first of two contests with the much-improved Washington Commanders. This isn’t the normal meeting between the two division mates that we’ve grown accustomed to around this time of the year. Instead of Dallas looking to bully their most storied division rival, it’s the Commanders who are near the top of the standings in the NFC East with the Cowboys trying to pull off the upset. The roles have been reversed in 2024 with Dallas facing an uphill battle, fighting for a win. The game also brings back a familiar face as former Dallas defensive coordinator Dan Quinn faces his old team after helping to flip the script in Washington. After flirting with other head coaching gigs in previous offseasons, Quinn took the job he said coveted, turning around the Commanders. Through 11 weeks of his initial season in D.C., Quinn’s done just that. A new coaching regime has the Commanders at 7-4 and currently holding a playoff spot. Here are some of the other strengths and weaknesses for the Cowboys’ Week 12 opponent: Strength: Jayden Daniels Last April, the Commanders selected Daniels with the second pick overall, and they might’ve finally found their long-term quarterback. Daniels has turned out to be everything that the franchise had hoped for in his rookie season and is a big part of their turnaround. The strength of Daniels was said to be his athletic ability, but he’s also been ahead of the curve as a passer. The rookie has only thrown for 10 scores, but he’s been efficient when he’s been tasked with making plays with his arm, ranking inside the Top 10 in the league in both completion percentage and yards per attempt. This is Jayden Daniels’ world, and we’re just living in it pic.twitter.com/D13iaDoaIw As expected, Daniels has also been impressive with his legs, rushing for close to 482 yards and has four touchdowns on the ground. Daniels has the second most rushing yards for a QB this season, trailing only Baltimore Ravens signal-caller Lamar Jackson. His ability to escape the pocket and extend plays has made defending him a nightmare, something that wears down defenses. The Cowboys haven’t fared well against mobile QBs over the last few years, and haven’t had a good time of it this year either, and now they’ll be going up against one of the best. Weakness: Passing defense Despite giving up just under 185 yards per game through the air, Washington is a defense that struggles to slow down opposing passing attacks. The Commanders’ secondary hasn’t been able to keep offenses out of the end zone through the air, allowing 17 passing touchdowns. A talent deficiency in the secondary appears to be an issue, which is why Washington traded for former New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore. However, Lattimore still hasn’t played for the Commanders and is questionable for the matchup with a hamstring injury. The Commanders’ secondary has just four interceptions on the season, which gives them a 17-4 TD-Int. ratio. If given time to get the ball out, the Cowboys should be able to throw the ball against Quinn’s uncharacteristically questionable secondary. Strength: Running game The Commanders’ rushing attack is more than just Daniels, it includes three running backs who are playing at a high level, and that’s bad news for Dallas. Starting RB Brian Robinson has been one of the more efficient runners in the league, rushing for seven scores in just eight games. That ties the veteran RB for 10th in the league in rushing touchdowns, despite missing three games. Veteran RB Austin Ekeler has also fit in well in his first year with the Commanders, running for over five yards per carry and adding four touchdowns. When Robinson’s been out, it’s been Ekeler keeping the running game on track and Washington’s offense hasn’t skipped a beat. Third-string back Jeremy McNichols has also gotten opportunities to carry the ball and has cashed in with four touchdowns while averaging almost five yards per carry as well. Including Daniels gives the Commanders a scary rushing attack. Their offense ranks sixth in the league in rushing at 148 yards per game, and they’re tied for the NFL lead in touchdowns on the ground with 19. Washington is the only team in the league to have at least four players with four or more rushing scores. The Commanders are the only team in the NFL that has at least four players with at least four rushing touchdowns on the year (Daniels, Robinson, Ekeler, McNichols). Dallas' defense has allowed an NFL high 18 rushing scores. Not a great matchup. Dallas’ defense is one of the worst in the league against the run which makes this a poor matchup on paper. Weakness: Rushing defense As strong as the Commanders are running the ball, they’re just as poor at defending the run. Washington’s defense is slightly better than the Cowboys’ unit, ranking 30th in the league while giving up over 150 yards per game on the ground. They’ve also allowed 13 rushing touchdowns on the year, including three in their last outing, a loss to the Eagles. A bad rushing defense is one of the reasons that the Commanders aren’t worse against the pass as teams can simply move the ball without having to throw. Washington also sports a run defense that also struggles as the game goes on. The Commanders have allowed seven of those rushing touchdowns in the fourth quarter, a sign that teams have been effectively wearing them down. If the Cowboys can stay in the game, they should be able to have some success in the fourth quarter while utilizing running back Rico Dowdle more than they have in the last few weeks. Strength: Pass rush In what shouldn’t be considered a shock, Quinn has dramatically improved the Commanders’ pass rush. Joe Whitt was plucked by Quinn from the Cowboys to be Washington’s defensive coordinator, and the duo has their defense ranked eighth in sacks. With 29 on the season, they are on pace to surpass the totals from the last four years. The pass rush is led by two offseason acquisitions, former Cowboys edge rusher Dante Fowler, who has 8.5 sacks, good for fourth in the league, and linebacker Frankie Luvu, who has seven. Another former Cowboy, defensive end Dorance Armstrong, is third on the team with three sacks. Washington doesn’t look like one of the more formidable pass rushing teams in the league on paper, and the Cowboys’ offensive line won’t have to deal with a singular dominant pass rushing threat like they have for most of the year. However, injuries are likely to force head coach Mike McCarthy into playing some backups on the OL, which isn’t a recipe for success. Do you think the Cowboys can shock former coach Quinn and the Commanders? Share your predictions with Ben on X (formerly Twitter) @BenGrimaldi . Related Articles Washington Commanders Dan Quinn reflects on his time as Cowboys defensive coordinator with both appreciation and regret 5 things to watch for in the Dallas Cowboys' Week 12 matchup against Washington Commanders Will Daniel Jones be a Dallas Cowboy after being released by the New York Giants?No. 22 Xavier faces South Carolina St., eyes rebound from lone loss
WASHINGTON (AP) — For years, Pat Verhaeghe didn’t think highly of Donald Trump as a leader. Then Verhaeghe began seeing more of Trump’s campaign speeches online and his appearances at sporting events. There was even the former president’s pairing with Bryson DeChambeau as part of the pro golfer’s YouTube channel series to shoot an under-50 round of golf while engaging in chitchat with his partner. “I regret saying this, but a while ago I thought he was an idiot and that he wouldn’t be a good president,” said the 18-year-old first-time voter. “I think he’s a great guy now.” Verhaeghe isn't alone among his friends in suburban Detroit or young men across America. Although much of the electorate shifted right to varying degrees in 2024, young men were one of the groups that swung sharply toward Trump. More than half of men under 30 supported Trump, according to AP VoteCast , a survey of more than 120,000 voters, while Democrat Joe Biden had won a similar share of this group four years earlier. White men under 30 were solidly in Trump’s camp this year — about 6 in 10 voted for Trump — while young Latino men were split between the two candidates. Most Black men under 30 supported Democrat Kamala Harris, but about one-third were behind Trump. Young Latino men’s views of the Democratic Party were much more negative than in 2020, while young Black men’s views of the party didn’t really move. About 6 in 10 Latino men under 30 had a somewhat or very favorable view of the Democrats in 2020, which fell to about 4 in 10 this year. On the other hand, about two-thirds of young Black men had a favorable view of the Democrats this year, which was almost identical to how they saw the party four years ago. “Young Hispanic men, and really young men in general, they want to feel valued," said Rafael Struve, deputy communications director for Bienvenido, a conservative group that focused on reaching young Hispanic voters for Republicans this year. “They're looking for someone who fights for them, who sees their potential and not just their struggles.” Struve cited the attempted assassination of Trump during a July rally in Pennsylvania as one of the catalyzing moments for Trump’s image among many young men. Trump, Struve said, was also able to reach young men more effectively by focusing on nontraditional platforms like podcasts and digital media outlets. “Getting to hear from Trump directly, I think, really made all the difference," Struve said of the former president's appearances on digital media platforms and media catering to Latino communities, like town halls and business roundtables Trump attended in Las Vegas and Miami. Not only did Trump spend three hours on Joe Rogan's chart-topping podcast, but he took up DeChambeau's “Break 50” challenge for the golfer's more than 1.6 million YouTube subscribers. Trump already had an edge among young white men four years ago, although he widened the gap this year. About half of white men under 30 supported Trump in 2020, and slightly less than half supported Biden. Trump's gains among young Latino and Black men were bigger. His support among both groups increased by about 20 percentage points, according to AP VoteCast — and their feelings toward Trump got warmer, too. It wasn’t just Trump. The share of young men who identified as Republicans in 2024 rose as well, mostly aligning with support for Trump across all three groups. “What is most alarming to me is that the election is clear that America has shifted right by a lot,” said William He, founder of Dream For America, a liberal group that works to turn out young voters and supported Harris’ presidential bid. With his bombastic demeanor and a policy agenda centered on a more macho understanding of culture , Trump framed much of his campaign as a pitch to men who felt scorned by the country’s economy, culture and political system. Young women also slightly swung toward the former president, though not to the degree of their male counterparts. It's unclear how many men simply did not vote this year. But there's no doubt the last four years brought changes in youth culture and how political campaigns set out to reach younger voters. Democrat Kamala Harris' campaign rolled out policy agendas tailored to Black and Latino men, and the campaign enlisted a range of leaders in Black and Hispanic communities to make the case for the vice president. Her campaign began with a flurry of enthusiasm from many young voters, epitomized in memes and the campaign's embrace of pop culture trends like the pop star Charli XCX's “brat” aesthetic . Democrats hoped to channel that energy into their youth voter mobilization efforts. “I think most young voters just didn’t hear the message,” said Santiago Mayer, executive director of Voters of Tomorrow, a liberal group that engages younger voters. Mayer said the Harris campaign’s pitch to the country was “largely convoluted” and centered on economic messaging that he said wasn’t easily conveyed to younger voters who were not already coming to political media. “And I think that the policies themselves were also very narrow and targeted when what we really needed was a simple, bold economic vision,” said Mayer. Trump also embraced pop culture by appearing at UFC fights, football games and appearing alongside comedians, music stars and social media influencers. His strategists believed that the former president’s ability to grab attention and make his remarks go viral did more for the campaign than paid advertisements or traditional media appearances. Trump's campaign also heavily cultivated networks of online conservative platforms and personalities supportive of him while also engaging a broader universe of podcasts, streaming sites, digital media channels and meme pages open to hearing him. “The right has been wildly successful in infiltrating youth political culture online and on campus in the last couple of years, thus radicalizing young people towards extremism,” said He, who cited conservative activist groups like Turning Point USA as having an outsize impact in online discourse. “And Democrats have been running campaigns in a very old fashioned way. The battleground these days is cultural and increasingly on the internet.” Republicans may lose their broad support if they don't deliver on improving Americans' lives, Struve cautioned. Young men, especially, may drift from the party in a post-Trump era if the party loses the president-elect's authenticity and bravado. Bienvenido, for one group, will double down in the coming years to solidify and accelerate the voting pattern shifts seen this year, Struve said. “We don’t want this to be a one and done thing,” he said. Associated Press writer Joey Cappelletti in Lansing, Michigan, and AP polling editor Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux contributed to this report.
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As Gabriel wheeled away to celebrate with his teammates by the corner flag, he interlocked his fingers and covered his face with them. It was a familiar celebration made famous by Sporting marksman Gyokeres , who has had plenty of opportunities to wheel it out this term given he's scored 33 times in just 25 appearances for club and country this term. Fans on social media couldn't believe Gabriel had the chutzpah to openly copy Gyokeres' iconic celebration in front of the Sporting faithful. One fan said on X: "LOOOOL Gabriel said Gyokeres come get your celee back." Sports broadcaster Nubaid Haroon wrote: "Nah Gabriel is rude loool whys be beefing Gyokeres." Another posted: "Gabriel pocketing Gyokeres for 45 minutes before notching a goal and doing Gyokeres' celebration." This fan then stated: "Gabriel Magalhaes pulling out Gyokeres' celebration right in his own backyard—this guy’s a certified menace." Gyokeres, linked with a reunion with Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, looked a far cry from the goal machine he has been this term as Arsenal dominated the opening half of the Champions League tie. The Gunners hit the lead in the seventh minute through Gabriel Martinelli as he tapped home Jurrien Timber's low cross. There was a brief VAR check to assess whether Timber had made his run too early, but the Dutchman timed it to perfection as the goal stood. Arsenal then doubled their advantage 15 minutes later via Kai Havertz. Thomas Partey threaded a perfect pass between several Sporting defenders and into the path of Bukayo Saka on the right flank. Sporting goalkeeper Franco Israel rushed out in an attempt to smother the ball, but Saka cheekily poked it through his legs and Havertz was on hand to tap home. It was the German's 100th goal in his club career. Gabriel added the third on the stroke of half time, leaving Sporting with a serious mountain to climb going into the second half.
Trudeau told Trump Americans would also suffer if tariffs are imposed, a Canadian minister says
Just a few weeks ago , The Golden Bachelorette fans watched Joan Vassos pick Chock Chapple. Now, their focus is on the eventual second season of The Golden Bachelor . Famed comedian Kathy Griffin is looking even further into the future than that; the comedian is interested in leading The Golden Bachelorette season 2. Griffin has some X-rated suggestions for the series, though. Kathy Griffin proposes a risque version of ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ Kathy Griffin is known for her outlandish jokes and often controversial actions . While Griffin has been through a lot, she’s just as spunky and wild as ever. The 64-year-old comedian recently appeared on Politickin ‘ and expressed her interest in appearing on The Golden Bachelorette . Griffin wants to lead a much more X-rated version of the wildly successful dating competition, though. Griffin joked that she had the perfect pitch for The Golden Bachelorette season 2 during her podcast appearance. She suggested she, as the lead, could sleep with each possible contestant before deciding who gets a rose and who gets sent home on the first night. She joked that it would be “ratings gold.” Griffin is twice married. She married her first husband, Matt Moline, in 2001. She accused Moline of stealing money from her before their split. The couple called it quits in 2006. In 2020, she married Randy Bick. The couple, who were together since 2012, separated in December 2023. The divorce is not yet final. ABC isn’t against the idea of casting a celebrity, claims an insider While Griffin’s X-rated pitch won’t be making it to air, an insider claims ABC isn’t against casting a celebrity in the role. In fact, Griffin might have some actual pull with the network if it comes down to it. She has appeared in a reality TV competition on ABC before. Entertainment Weekly spoke to an insider who alleges the network is “open” to sitting down with Griffin to discuss the franchise. Despite rumors that ABC is willing to entertain the idea, it seems unlikely that the network will actually opt to go in the direction of a celebrity looking for love on TV. While the premise seems interesting, viewers have criticized the idea on social media each time rumors of a celebrity lead have swirled. The sentiment alone should be enough to keep The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette stars ordinary people. We’ll just have to wait and see. The Golden Bachelorette season 2 is likely more than a year and a half away if it ever happens. Season 2 of The Golden Bachelor appears to be still casting contestants for a summer filming schedule. Fans can likely expect the competition to premiere in September 2025.
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By ROB GILLIES, Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told Donald Trump that Americans would also suffer if the president-elect follows through on a plan to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products , a Canadian minister who attended their recent dinner said Monday. Trump threatened to impose tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico if they don’t stop what he called the flow of drugs and migrants across their borders with the United States. He said on social media last week that he would impose a 25% tax on all products entering the U.S. from Canada and Mexico as one of his first executive orders. Canadian Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, whose responsibilities include border security, attended a dinner with Trump and Trudeau at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club on Friday. Trudeau requested the meeting in a bid to avoid the tariffs by convincing Trump that the northern border is nothing like the U.S. southern border with Mexico . “The prime minister of course spoke about the importance of protecting the Canadian economy and Canadian workers from tariffs, but we also discussed with our American friends the negative impact that those tariffs could have on their economy, on affordability in the United States as well,” LeBlanc said in Parliament. If Trump makes good on his threat to slap 25% tariffs on everything imported from Mexico and Canada, the price increases that could follow will collide with his campaign promise to give American families a break from inflation. Economists say companies would have little choice but to pass along the added costs, dramatically raising prices for food, clothing, automobiles, alcohol and other goods. The Produce Distributors Association, a Washington trade group, said last week that tariffs will raise prices for fresh fruit and vegetables and hurt U.S. farmers when the countries retaliate. Canada is already examining possible retaliatory tariffs on certain items from the U.S. should Trump follow through on the threat. After his dinner with Trump, Trudeau returned home without assurances the president-elect will back away from threatened tariffs on all products from the major American trading partner. Trump called the talks “productive” but signaled no retreat from a pledge that Canada says unfairly lumps it in with Mexico over the flow of drugs and migrants into the United States. “The idea that we came back empty handed is completely false,” LeBlanc said. “We had a very productive discussion with Mr. Trump and his future Cabinet secretaries. ... The commitment from Mr. Trump to continue to work with us was far from empty handed.” Joining Trump and Trudeau at dinner were Howard Lutnick, Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick to lead the Interior Department, and Mike Waltz, Trump’s choice to be his national security adviser. Canada’s ambassador to the U.S., Kirsten Hillman, told The Associated Press on Sunday that “the message that our border is so vastly different than the Mexican border was really understood.” Hillman, who sat at an adjacent table to Trudeau and Trump, said Canada is not the problem when it comes to drugs and migrants. On Monday, Mexico’s president rejected those comments. “Mexico must be respected, especially by its trading partners,” President Claudia Sheinbaum said. She said Canada had its own problems with fentanyl consumption and “could only wish they had the cultural riches Mexico has.” Flows of migrants and seizures of drugs at the two countries’ border are vastly different. U.S. customs agents seized 43 pounds of fentanyl at the Canadian border during the last fiscal year, compared with 21,100 pounds at the Mexican border. Most of the fentanyl reaching the U.S. — where it causes about 70,000 overdose deaths annually — is made by Mexican drug cartels using precursor chemicals smuggled from Asia. On immigration, the U.S. Border Patrol reported 1.53 million encounters with migrants at the southwest border with Mexico between October 2023 and September 2024. That compares to 23,721 encounters at the Canadian border during that time. Canada is the top export destination for 36 U.S. states. Nearly $3.6 billion Canadian (US$2.7 billion) worth of goods and services cross the border each day. About 60% of U.S. crude oil imports are from Canada, and 85% of U.S. electricity imports as well. Canada is also the largest foreign supplier of steel, aluminum and uranium to the U.S. and has 34 critical minerals and metals that the Pentagon is eager for and investing for national security.SMITHFIELD, Utah — Doreese Severe was 55 years old when the thought first occurred to her, “I wonder if Santa has a Christmas stocking. And if so, who fills it?” After having the thought, a melody and words came to mind, and it wasn’t long before she had a brand-new Christmas carol to share with her family. That was in 2013. It took a couple years of work, but in 2015, Severe published “Who Fills Santa’s Stocking? Christmas Carol & Story,” complete with sheet music for piano and guitar, a reader’s theater and a little history about the mysterious stocking filler. The upbeat song depicts a storyteller and a group of children, discussing who fills Santa’s eight-foot-long stocking, and what items he would find inside. In a 2015 interview with The Herald Journal about her new carol, Severe said she hoped to record “Who Fills Santa’s Stocking” professionally by the next Christmas. That dream went unfulfilled and mostly forgotten, until Nov. 2023, when Severe was introduced to Daniel Blomberg of Blomberg Music Productions in Provo. Through a series of events Severe has called miracles, Blomberg agreed to produce “Who Fills Santa’s Stocking.” Randel McGee filled the role of the storyteller in the carol, with two of Blomberg’s children and four of Severe’s grandchildren filling the roles of the children listening to the story. The group traveled to Provo to record on Mar. 25, 2024. After nine years of waiting, Severe had her professional recording. Severe published her journey to fulfilling her dream in the booklet, “13 Miracles of a Christmas Wish: In God’s Own Due Time,” which is available in print at The Book Table in Logan or on Etsy at SantasStockingGiver , along with a digital or CD copy of “Who Fills Santa’s Stocking,” or the full Christmas program with sheet music and reader’s theater. Severe became emotional talking about how it feels to complete her goal. “It’s overwhelming,” Severe said. “It’s something that’s so dear and just happened to me so quickly. To hear my song, it’s just joy.” She said it was especially joyful to go through the experience with some of her grandchildren and to hear their voices in the song. Eleven-year-old Jack and his eight-year-old sister Taylor said they like singing and had fun recording their parts of “Who Fills Santa’s Stocking.” “When we got there, we got to see all the different instruments and the recording stuff that they used,” Jack said. “When we recorded, they were super nice.” “It was fun to sing, and I liked it,” Taylor said. Severe said in the weeks after they recorded, the kids would sometimes randomly burst into song, singing the upbeat melody around the house. She said she thinks the song is a unique concept that will bring a smile to people’s faces. And it isn’t just a pre-Christmas song. Severe said the thought has occurred to her that Santa is so busy filling stockings and dropping off presents, that he doesn’t have time to open his own stocking Christmas day. “He gets home and walks through the living room, and sure enough, there’s his stocking,” Severe described. “He smiles, and he goes and drops into bed. Then the day after Christmas is when he gets up and goes to see what he got that year.” After waiting nine years to accomplish her last goal, Severe said she wants to be more careful with her new one — but she does have one. “My next goal is to put it in a cute storybook form,” Severe said. “But I’m not going to say by next year. You can look for that in another nine years.” Severe lives in Smithfield with her husband. They have five children and 15 grandchildren. She is a housewife, which she described as a very busy full-time career, and has enjoyed teaching piano. While “Who Fills Santa’s Stocking” is her first song, it isn’t the first time she has taken a creative idea and put it on paper. Years before coming up with her Christmas carol, Severe created a visual program to teach children to read. Near the end of “13 Miracles of a Christmas Wish,” Severe writes that our talents are what add enrichment and joy to our lives. She encourages everyone not to hide their talents.