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The Seattle Seahawks placed leading rusher Kenneth Walker III on injured reserve due to an ankle injury and signed George Holani off the practice squad on Thursday afternoon. Walker had been ruled out earlier in the day ahead of Thursday's game against the host Chicago Bears. He returned from a two-game absence due to an ailing calf on Sunday before injuring his ankle in the Seahawks' 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Zach Charbonnet is set to shoulder the load in the backfield for the Seahawks (8-7), who have lost two in a row heading into Thursday's game against the Bears (4-11). Seattle is in a must-win situation. Even if the Seahawks can top Chicago and beat the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18, they still might miss out on the postseason because of the strength-of-victory tiebreaker. Walker, 24, leads Seattle in carries (153) and rushing yards (573) to go along with seven rushing touchdowns. Charbonnet, 23, has a team-best eight rushing touchdowns to go along with 106 carries for 453 yards. Holani, who turned 25 on Dec. 16, has three carries for 10 yards in three games this season. He is an undrafted rookie out of Boise State. The Seahawks also ruled out tight end Brady Russell (foot) and safety K'Von Wallace (ankle) for Thursday's game. Cornerback Artie Burns was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for the contest. The Bears will be without defensive backs Elijah Hicks (ankle/foot) and Tarvarius Moore (knee), running back Travis Homer (hamstring) and offensive lineman Teven Jenkins (calf). --Field Level Media
Cunard, the luxury cruise line, unveils pioneering neuroscience research conducted aboard the iconic Queen Mary 2 to explore the tangible benefits of slow travel. An international study involving 40 guests on a Transatlantic Crossing revealed that just five days at sea can increase cognitive abilities such as memory, spatial reasoning, logical thinking, and problem-solving on average by 26%. Findings highlighted an impressive 29% improvement in short-term memory recall, a 125% increase in complex problem-solving ability, and a 14% improvement in attention levels. Participants also experienced a 158% increase in perceived relaxation, with the number of people describing themselves as "relaxed," underscoring the rejuvenating effects of Cunard's luxury voyages. VALENCIA, Calif. , Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For more than 180 years, Cunard has championed the restorative power of ocean travel. New ground-breaking research conducted on Cunard's flagship, Queen Mary 2, confirms that just five days at sea can positively impact various cognitive abilities, such as memory, logical reasoning, perceptual abilities, and problem-solving, demonstrating that Cunard's Transatlantic Crossing significantly benefits mental and emotional wellbeing. In a first-of-its-kind neuroscience study, the results revealed that Cunard's Transatlantic Crossing, combined with their program of enriching experiences, can increase cognitive abilities by 26%, making travelers more alert, focused, and resilient. The study, conducted by Human Understanding Agency, Walnut, involved 40 guests from around the world embarking on the iconic Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton to New York . Researchers used biometric tools to measure cognitive and physiological changes before and after five days at sea. The results were remarkable, showing notable improvements in memory, problem-solving, attention, and overall emotional well-being. Key findings included : Memory: A 29% improvement in word recall, indicating enhanced short-term memory performance. Problem-Solving: 125% improvement in complex logical and spatial reasoning tasks. Attention: 14% improvement in focus during visual tasks. Relaxation: Self-reported relaxation rose by 158%, while overall physiological stress levels decreased by 35%, reflecting the relaxing influence of the voyage. Dr Jack Lewis , a neuroscientist, commented on the findings: "What stands out for me in this study is how neatly all the pieces fit together. The passengers' time on the ship clearly reduced their stress levels based on subjective and objective measures. The main stress hormone, cortisol, is well-known in the science research literature to interfere with various cognitive processes. So, the boost in memory and logical reasoning capacity identified in this study is likely to be attributed to the stress-relieving impact of ocean travel. This, combined with the amazing array of stimulating activities onboard the world's only ocean liner, allows the passenger's brains to unlock their full potential." Beyond the study's cognitive findings, Cunard's unique offering provides an unmatched sanctuary for relaxation and renewal. From captivating lectures by world-renowned experts as part of the Cunard Insights program to personalized wellness treatments, each element of the voyage is thoughtfully designed to foster well-being. This is all complemented by Cunard's celebrated White Star Service, ensuring every moment aboard is distinguished by personalized attention and elegance. Katie McAlister , President of Cunard, added: "This study reinforces what we have always known - a Cunard voyage is much more than just a holiday. Our thoughtfully curated enrichment programs, bespoke wellness experiences, world-class dining, and renowned White Star Service combined with the opportunity to unwind and embrace the serenity of the ocean leave our guests feeling refreshed, inspired, and reinvigorated." For more information about Cunard or to book a voyage, contact your Travel Advisor, call Cunard at 1-800-728-6273, or visit www.cunard.com . For Travel Advisors interested in further information, please contact your Business Development Manager, visit OneSourceCruises.com , or call Cunard at 1-800-528-6273. NOTES TO EDITORS The neuroscience study was conducted by Walnut Unlimited. 40 guests traveling on the Queen Mary 2 from Southampton to New York on October 18, 2024 , took part in the study. Two tests were performed on either the day before or the first day aboard and another 5-6 days later towards the end of the sailing. The study used a combination of self-report and biometric measures to monitor psycho-physiological reactions using a neurofeedback device to measure and record the natural electrical activity of the brain and a Galvanic Skin Response Recorder (also known as GSR) to measure and record the natural electrical resistance of the skin. Further images can be downloaded here: https://we.tl/t-2jeggkkNxP About Cunard Cunard is a luxury British cruise line, renowned for creating unforgettable experiences around the world. Cunard has been a leading operator of passenger ships since 1840, celebrating an incredible 184 years of operation. The Cunard experience is built on fine dining, hand-selected entertainment, and outstanding White Star service. From a partnership with a two-Michelin starred chef, to inspiring guest speakers, to world class theatre productions, every detail has been meticulously crafted to make the experience unforgettable. A pioneer in transatlantic journeys and round world voyages, destinations sailed to also include Europe , the Caribbean , Alaska , the Far East and Australia . There are currently four Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth , Queen Victoria and new ship, Queen Anne , entered service in May 2024 . This investment is part of the company's ambitious plans for the future of Cunard globally and will be the first time since 1999 that Cunard will have four ships in simultaneous service. Cunard is based at Carnival House in Southampton and has been owned since 1998 by Carnival Corporation & plc. www.cunard.com (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK ). Social Media Facebook: www.facebook.com/cunard Twitter: www.twitter.com/cunardline YouTube: www.youtube.com/wearecunard Instagram: www.instagram.com/cunardline For additional information about Cunard, contact: Jackie Chase , Cunard, [email protected] Cindy Adams, [email protected] About Walnut Unlimited Walnut Unlimited, blend scientific expertise - neuroscience, data science and behavioural science with the very best of quantitative and qualitative research to understand human decision making. They work with some of the world's best-known brands - unlocking human understanding to drive better, human centred decisions, that will bring people closer to brands and bring about positive behaviour change. About Dr Jack Lewis Dr Jack is a neuroscientist dedicated to making brain science accessible. His research on sensory integration and brain function has been published in leading journals, and he's authored bestsellers like Sort Your Brain Out as well as The Science of Sin. A seasoned broadcaster, Dr Jack has hosted Secrets of the Brain and appeared on BBC, Sky, and Discovery. As a speaker and consultant, he shares neuroscience insights to inspire audiences and drive innovation across industries. Passionate about STEM, he bridges science and storytelling to engage the widest possible audience. SOURCE CunardBetween both upcoming Marvel movies and upcoming Marvel TV shows , there is no shortage of Marvel Cinematic Universe projects on the way in the coming years... but there are announced titles that remain a bit more mysterious than others. One of the standouts within that group is Armor Wars , which was first announced all the way back in late 2020 and has undergone some major behind-the-scenes changes as it has made its way through development. So what is going on with Armor Wars and where do things presently stand? What we do know about the project is admittedly limited, but between that information and machinations unfolding in the near future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there are reasons to be a touch concerned that it will be a production that never starts rolling cameras. What We Know About Armor Wars Right off the bat, it should be noted that Armor Wars has never had a release date (it’s not a case of Marvel Studios regularly postponing a project a la what has been going on with the Blade movie ). That being said, it has had a complicated development history. When the title was first announced as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s upcoming slate, the plan was to make it as a Disney+ original series. But while other titles announced at the same time as Armor Wars have either been completed ( Secret Invasion , I Am Groot ) or are on the way soon ( Ironheart ), the journey for the Iron Man spinoff has been much more complicated. I point out that the original plan for Armor Wars was to make it as a series because that’s no longer the direction that has been set. At D23 Expo in 2022, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige announced that the idea for the project was pivoting and that instead of being a show, it would instead become a movie . It was said at the time that medium would be a better fit for the story... but that was pretty much it, as it wasn’t given a release window or specifically integrated into plans for Phase 5 and Phase 6. As for what we’ve heard about Armor Wars in the time since then, there are reasons to wonder if the movie is ever actually going to get to the production stage. Yassir Lester Remains Attached As A Writer, But The Project Still Doesn’t Have A Director Don Cheadle Is Set To Star... But What About The Events Of Secret Invasion? The Iron Man-Shaped Hole In The Marvel Cinematic Universe May Be Getting Otherwise Filled Who Is Making Armor Wars? When a project at a major studio undergoes a change as big as changing mediums, it often coincides with shakeups on the creative side – but to the credit of Marvel Studios, Armor Wars is a project that has kept the same vision in play from pretty much the start. Y assir Lester was hired to be the head writer for the series in August 2021, and it was confirmed by Kevin Feige at D23 Expo 2022 that he would be staying onboard to write the screenplay. Lester has remained attached, having commented on the blockbuster’s development as recently as October 2024 . What Armor Wars doesn’t have presently, however, is a director attached who will bring the script to life, and you don’t have to be an obsessive cinephile to know that the hiring of a director is a pretty damn integral part of a movie’s development. The fact that there isn’t one on board suggests that there isn’t a firm story that is ready to have a particular vision applied, and that’s a troubling look from an outside perspective. CINEMABLEND NEWSLETTER Your Daily Blend of Entertainment News How Will Armor Wars Be Impacted By The Fallout From Secret Invasion? If you’re a Marvel Cinematic Universe fan who watches everything within the canon, you know that the status of Don Cheadle ’s James “Rhodey” Rhodes is very complicated presently. When Armor Wars was first announced as a TV series, the last time we had seen the character was in the final scenes of Avengers: Endgame ; he hadn’t even yet made his cameo in the first episode of The Falcon And The Winter Soldier . Since then, however, Cheadle played a key role in 2023’s Secret Invasion – which includes the revelation that the real James Rhodes was kidnapped by Skrulls at one point and replaced by a shapeshifting alien doppelgänger. It should go without saying that this development has to have a huge impact on Armor Wars , and it very much feels like a wrench in the gears. Based on the Marvel Comics story of the same name, the story is meant to concern the effort by Rhodey a.k.a. War Machine to stop the proliferation of Tony Stark’s incredible Iron Man technology – but that gets a bit muddled when you have to shoehorn in information about the protagonist’s alien abduction and absence from the world for an unclear number of years. I can easily imagine this being a creative roadblock around which the movie can’t navigate. Could The Mix Of Ironheart And Robert Downey Jr.’s Return To The MCU Render Armor Wars Unnecessary? Let’s now address the elephant in the room. When Armor Wars was first announced as a new Marvel Cinematic Universe project, there existed an Iron Man-shaped hole to fill. Robert Downey Jr .’s Tony Stark died in Avengers: Endgame , and the franchise understandably didn’t want to squander all of the love that exists for the character and his spectacular technology. A new series with War Machine at the center made for a logical project to develop... but with everything that has happened in the last few years, the time for it may be gone. In this conversation, the first project to keep in mind is Ironheart starring Dominique Thorne as the titular hero a.k.a. Riri Williams. Announced at the same as Armor Wars , the Disney+ original series has had some delays of its own (it was shot all the way back in mid-2022, prior to the character’s big debut in Black Panther : Wakanda Forever ), but the six episode series is finally set to arrive in June 2025 . And the character using Iron Man-esque equipment arguably makes Rhodey’s story somewhat redundant. The other part of this element of the discussion is the return of Robert Downey Jr. to the MCU. He won’t be back as Tony Stark, as it was announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 that he will be playing Victor Von Doom a.k.a. Doctor Doom , but I still contemplate it having a big picture impact on Armor Wars . Between Ironheart and Downey Jr.’s return, one could argue that the aforementioned Iron Man-shaped hole has been filled in the aggregate... and Armor Wars is still stuck in development hell. At present, the project’s future is hazy. Comments made by those involved in recent months have suggested that the film remains in active development, but one doesn’t get the sense that a great amount of resources are being put toward it, and it’s certainly not being emphasized as one of the MCU’s big upcoming titles on the road to Avengers: Doomsday (coming in May 2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (coming in May 2027). Stay tuned here on CinemaBlend for all of the latest updates about the project in the coming months/years.Report: UCF HC Gus Malzahn to become Florida State OC
WASHINGTON (AP) — A lead organization monitoring for food crises around the world withdrew a new report this week warning of imminent famine in north Gaza under what it called Israel's “near-total blockade,” after the U.S. asked for its retraction, U.S. officials told the Associated Press. The move follows public criticism of the report from the U.S. ambassador to Israel. The rare public dispute drew accusations from prominent aid and human-rights figures that the work of the U.S.-funded Famine Early Warning System Network , meant to reflect the opinion of unbiased international experts, has been tainted by politics. A declaration of famine would be a great embarrassment for Israel, which has insisted that its 15-month war in Gaza is aimed against the Hamas militant group and not against its civilian population. U.S. ambassador to Israel Jacob Lew earlier this week called the warning by the internationally recognized group inaccurate and “irresponsible ." Lew and the U.S. Agency for International Development, which funds the monitoring group, both said the findings failed to properly account for rapidly changing circumstances in north Gaza. Humanitarian and human rights officials expressed fear of U.S. political interference in the world's monitoring system for famines. The U.S. Embassy in Israel and the State Department declined comment. FEWS officials did not respond to questions. “We work day and night with the U.N. and our Israeli partners to meet humanitarian needs — which are great — and relying on inaccurate data is irresponsible,” Lew said Tuesday. USAID confirmed to the AP that it had asked the famine-monitoring organization to withdraw its stepped-up warning issued in a report dated Monday. The report did not appear among the top updates on the group's website Thursday, but the link to it remained active . The dispute points in part to the difficulty of assessing the extent of starvation in largely isolated northern Gaza. Thousands in recent weeks have fled an intensified Israeli military crackdown that aid groups say has allowed delivery of only a dozen trucks of food and water since roughly October. FEWS Net said in its withdrawn report that unless Israel changes its policy, it expects the number of people dying of starvation and related ailments in north Gaza to reach between two and 15 per day sometime between January and March. The internationally recognized mortality threshold for famine is two or more deaths a day per 10,000 people. FEWS was created by the U.S. development agency in the 1980s and is still funded by it. But it is intended to provide independent, neutral and data-driven assessments of hunger crises, including in war zones. Its findings help guide decisions on aid by the U.S. and other governments and agencies around the world. A spokesman for Israel's foreign ministry, Oren Marmorstein, welcomed the U.S. ambassador's public challenge of the famine warning. “FEWS NET - Stop spreading these lies!” Marmorstein said on X . In challenging the findings publicly, the U.S. ambassador "leveraged his political power to undermine the work of this expert agency,” said Scott Paul, a senior manager at the Oxfam America humanitarian nonprofit. Paul stressed that he was not weighing in on the accuracy of the data or methodology of the report. “The whole point of creating FEWS is to have a group of experts make assessments about imminent famine that are untainted by political considerations,” said Kenneth Roth, former executive director of Human Rights Watch and now a visiting professor in international affairs at Princeton University . “It sure looks like USAID is allowing political considerations -- the Biden administration’s worry about funding Israel’s starvation strategy -- to interfere." Israel says it has been operating in recent months against Hamas militants still active in northern Gaza. It says the vast majority of the area’s residents have fled and relocated to Gaza City, where most aid destined for the north is delivered. But some critics, including a former defense minister, have accused Israel of carrying out ethnic cleansing in Gaza’s far north, near the Israeli border. North Gaza has been one of the areas hardest-hit by fighting and Israel’s restrictions on aid throughout its war with Hamas militants. Global famine monitors and U.N. and U.S. officials have warned repeatedly of the imminent risk of malnutrition and deaths from starvation hitting famine levels. International officials say Israel last summer increased the amount of aid it was admitting there, under U.S. pressure. The U.S. and U.N. have said Gaza’s people as a whole need between 350 and 500 trucks a day of food and other vital needs. But the U.N. and aid groups say Israel recently has again blocked almost all aid to that part of Gaza. Cindy McCain , the American head of the U.N. World Food Program, previously called for political pressure to get food flowing to Palestinians there. Israel says it places no restrictions on aid entering Gaza and that hundreds of truckloads of goods are piled up at Gaza’s crossings and accused international aid agencies of failing to deliver the supplies. The U.N. and other aid groups say ongoing combat, looting and insufficient security by Israeli troops make it impossible to deliver aid effectively. Lew, the U.S. ambassador, said the famine warning was based on “outdated and inaccurate” data. He pointed to uncertainty over how many of the 65,000-75,000 people remaining in northern Gaza had fled in recent weeks, saying that skewed the findings. FEWS said in its report that its famine assessment holds even if as few as 10,000 people remain. USAID in its statement to AP said it had reviewed the report before it became public, and noted “discrepancies” in population estimates and some other data. The U.S. agency had asked the famine warning group to address those uncertainties and be clear in its final report to reflect how those uncertainties affected its predictions of famine, it said. “This was relayed before Ambassador Lew’s statement,” USAID said in a statement. “FEWS NET did not resolve any of these concerns and published in spite of these technical comments and a request for substantive engagement before publication. As such, USAID asked to retract the report.” Roth criticized the U.S. challenge of the report in light of the gravity of the crisis there. “This quibbling over the number of people desperate for food seems a politicized diversion from the fact that the Israeli government is blocking virtually all food from getting in,” he said, adding that “the Biden administration seems to be closing its eyes to that reality, but putting its head in the sand won’t feed anyone.” The U.S., Israel’s main backer, provided a record amount of military support in the first year of the war. At the same time, the Biden administration repeatedly urged Israel to allow more access to aid deliveries in Gaza overall, and warned that failing to do so could trigger U.S. restrictions on military support. The administration recently said Israel was making improvements and declined to carry out its threat of restrictions. Military support for Israel’s war in Gaza is politically charged in the U.S., with Republicans and some Democrats staunchly opposed any effort to limit U.S. support over the suffering of Palestinian civilians trapped in the conflict. The Biden administration’s reluctance to do more to press Israel for improved treatment of civilians undercut support for Democrats in last month’s elections. Sam Mednick and Josef Federman in Jerusalem contributed to this report.
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India vs Australia Live Score: How facing Bumrah came naturally to Konstas If Sam Konstas was instinctively inclined to target the much-feared Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, it was because of a harmless error made by his father when the adolescent was training. When the Boxing Day Test began in Melbourne on Thursday, Konstas played up to the anticipation around his skill by slamming a magnificent 60 off 65 balls, making a Test debut that will be remembered for a long time. More than his runs, it was Konstas' audacity to take on the world class Bumrah with the new ball that had the experts singing his eulogy. Billy, Konstas' brother and a physiotherapist by trade, described how his father's mistake ultimately taught his younger brother how to tackle pace bowling at a young age. "We were little kids and the first time dad took us to a bowling machine, he had it on 90 miles an hour, thinking it was 90 kilometres," Billy told Fox Cricket. "Dad fed the machine, and he hit it straight out of the middle. I think from the age of five or six years old, this has always been his dream. It's a dream come true for all the family and feel very blessed and thank God for being here." Australia finished the first day of the Boxing Day Test with a commanding 311 for six thanks to Konstas' extremely aggressive style, which set the tone. Billy also disclosed that Konstas, who only made the move to first-class cricket last year after playing for St George and Sutherland, was optimistic about scoring well in his debut. "I'm a physiotherapist by trade and he said 'Billy, can I get a massage?' and I asked him how many runs are you gonna score tomorrow?". He told me 'don't worry, I will score a few'. I looked after the young man and he seemed very relaxed," said Billy. Konstas appeared to be at ease, but his family was a bunch of jitters. "It's been an unbelievable experience. Everyone was nervous walking into the ground, heart was pounding a bit." India vs Australia Live Score: 'Rohit Sharma has four innings to save his Test career' - says Monty Panesar Rohit Sharma is undoubtedly going through a tough twilight period of his cricket career both as a captain as well as a batter. He will look to resurrect it by possibly returning to his customary position as an opener in the ongoing Melbourne Test in hope of runs that help him regain confidence and poise as a leader. With India's No. 3 Shubman Gill dropped from the eleven for an extra spin-bowling all-rounder in the form of Washington Sundar, KL Rahul will in all probability play the role of one-down batter, allowing Rohit to open again in Melbourne, and in the last Test at Sydney. Those four possible innings, believes former England spinner Monty Panesar, will be make-or-break knocks for the Indian captain's Test career. "I think that (to open batting again) is the only option for Rohit," said Panesar, talking to Timesofindia.com from London. "To be honest, he's got four innings to save his Test career. If he doesn't perform that well, I think he will probably retire as well." If that happens, it will be the second high-profile retirement of the series, with off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin hanging his boots after the third Test in Brisbane, quitting international cricket with immediate effect. If India fail to qualify for the World Test Championship final, their next Test assignment will be the five-Test tour of England in June-July 2025. For Rohit to play that, if he wants to, Panesar believes he will have to fire in Melbourne and Sydney. "...With the five Test matches in England, I think Rohit should probably take the ownership and say 'right, you know, (in) overseas Test matches I have got to perform like I do...be aggressive, take it on'," said Panesar. "If he does that, I think he will probably carry on as captain. But if he fails, I think he will be the first one to stand up and say, 'guys, I think I am done, and you have got to move on with the new team'. Especially with five Test matches in England, you have got to build a new side." The five-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy stands at 1-1 after three Tests, which means a win in Melbourne will ensure that India won't lose the series and thus remain the title-holders. But Australia have done well to reach 311 for 6 at stumps on day one. If India can take the last four wickets quickly to wrap up the Australian first innings for under 350 and then the visitors' top order bats well, it will be game on. "It's a big, big innings for him (Rohit) in Melbourne...I think especially that first innings is a big one for him. He's got to show good intent and start well because Australia are going to come out not holding back now," said the 42-year-old former left-arm spinner, who played 50 Tests for England. India vs Australia Live Score: Rohit Sharma's batting slot all but confirmed Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who had opted to bat lower down the order in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy - a move that failed to yield the desired results - is likely to return to his customary opening role in the ongoing fourth Test against Australia at the MCG, according to assistant coach Abhishek Nayar. Rohit managed only 19 runs batting at number six in the second and third Tests. With the batting order reshuffle, KL Rahul will bat at number three as India has dropped Shubman Gill. "Yes, Rohit will come up in the order and more likely than not, he will open the innings," Nayar told reporters on Thursday after the first day's play of the Boxing Day Test. Nayar also explained the reasoning behind excluding Gill for the Boxing Day Test. "I just feel for a young player in a position like that, a big day, he wants to make his mark. He understands it's the team's requirement and it's unfortunate, but I wouldn't say that he's been dropped per se. It's just unfortunate that he couldn't find his place in this game," he said. He provided a detailed explanation of why selecting Washington over Gill for the MCG Test was a logical choice. "A lot of the decisions when they are made, and the process of it being made, the communication is always there and transparency is there. It's pretty obvious that we felt in these conditions, looking at the pitch, having Washy in the bowling attack will give us that variation, especially towards the end once the ball gets old," he said. "Post the 50 overs, we felt that was an area that we wanted to get better at. We felt Washy could give us that solidarity with Jaddu (Ravindra Jadeja), especially the way Travis Head and Alex Carey were getting runs lower down. So we felt having an offie in the ranks will provide us with that." Talking about the match, Australia's top four all notched scores of 50 or more, taking command on day one, with teenage opener Sam Konstas stealing the spotlight. Batting first after captain Pat Cummins won the toss on a sweltering day, the hosts ended the day at 311/6 in front of over 87,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. They capitalised on some erratic early bowling and a blistering start from Konstas. The 19-year-old, in a debut to remember, smashed an electrifying 60 off 65 balls, hammering 18 runs in a single over off Jasprit Bumrah and sharing a fiery exchange with superstar Virat Kohli. India vs Australia Live Score: Virat Kohli and ICC penalties: A look at all the instances Star India batter Virat Kohli was fined 20% of his match fee and received one demerit point from the ICC on Thursday following an on-field altercation with Australian debutant Sam Konstas during the opening day of the fourth Test in Melbourne. The incident occurred in the 10th over when Kohli and the 19-year-old Konstas collided shoulders and exchanged words during the first session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Take a look at the previous occasions when Virat Kohli faced penalties from the ICC for his on-field violations: 2019 ODI World Cup Kohli was fined 25% of his match fee for violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct due to "excessive appealing" during the ICC ODI World Cup match against Afghanistan in Southampton in 2019. The incident took place in the 29th over of Afghanistan's innings when Kohli aggressively approached umpire Aleem Dar while appealing for an LBW decision. Kohli acknowledged the offense and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Chris Broad, avoiding the need for a formal hearing. Against South Africa in 2018 Kohli was penalised by the ICC for his behavior towards on-field umpire Michael Gough during the second Test against South Africa in Centurion. Kohli was fined 25% of his match fee and received one demerit point for "conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game." The incident took place in the 25th over of South Africa's second innings when Kohli repeatedly complained to Gough about the damp ball—after play had resumed following a rain delay. He then threw the ball onto the ground in an "aggressive manner," as per the ICC's report. Against Pakistan during Asia Cup in 2016 Kohli was fined 30% of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct by showing dissent after being given out during the Asia Cup match against Pakistan in Mirpur. Kohli acknowledged the offense and accepted the penalty imposed by match referee Jeff Crowe. Against Australia in 2014 A no-ball dismissal of David Warner by Varun Aaron ignited tension on the fourth day of the Adelaide Test. Warner's shout of "Come on" led to heated exchanges with Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan. As a result, Warner was fined 15% of his match fee, while Kohli and Dhawan were each docked 30% following the altercation between the Indian and Australian players. Against Australia in 2012 Kohli was fined 50% of his match fee after he was caught gesturing to the crowd with his middle finger during a Test match in 2012. The Level 2 charge was imposed by match referee Ranjan Madugalle on the third morning of the SCG Test. Against New Zealand in 2010 Kohli was fined 15% of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during India's ODI against New Zealand in Dambulla. Kohli pleaded guilty to a Level 1 offense and accepted the penalty imposed by match referee Alan Hurst after play concluded. He was found to have violated section 2.1.3 of the code, which pertains to "showing dissent at an umpire's decision." India vs Australia Live Score: Virat Kohli fined, handed one demerit point Virat Kohli has been fined 20 percent of his match fees and handed one demerit point for a physical altercation with Sam Konstas of Australia on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test. Tempers flared on Thursday when Kohli and Australia's Test debutant bumped into each other early on into the contest. "Virat Kohli has been fined 20 percent of his match fee and awarded one demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct," the ICC said in a statement. "No formal hearing was needed as Kohli accepted the sanctions propsed by Match Referee Andy Pycroft," it added. Kohli has been charged for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct that states, "Any form of inappropriate physical contact is prohibited in cricket. Without limitation, players will breach this regulation if they deliberately, recklessly and/or negligently walk or run into or shoulder another player or umpire." "When assessing the seriousness of the breach, the following factors (without limitation) shall be taken into account: (i) the context of the particular situation, including, without limitation, whether the contact was deliberate (i.e. intentional), reckless, negligent, and/or avoidable; (ii) the force of the contact; (iii) any resulting injury to the person with whom contact was made; and (iv) the person with whom contact was made." Luckily for Kohli, it has not been deemed a Level 2 offence which carries a penalty of three to four demerit points. And, four demerit points would have resulted in suspension for the next contest, which is in Sydney. The brief showdown took place after the completion of the 10th over of the Australian innings when the players were crossing over. Both players quickly turned around to glance at each other and engaged in a heated exchange of words with Konstas' teammate Usman Khawaja stepping in to separate them. The on-field umpires also had a word with the duo. "I think the emotions got to both of us," Konstas said later. "I didn't quite realise, I was doing my gloves, then a little shoulder charge, but it happens in cricket," he added. India vs Australia Live Score: Langer shared a behind-the-scenes anecdote Former Australia batter and coach Justin Langer also commended Konstas, emphasising the difficulty of attacking a bowler of Bumrah’s caliber. “He’s been given a license to go and attack Bumrah, but that’s not easy—that is so hard to do. Even in T20 cricket, Bumrah’s economy rate is as good as anyone’s. So it’s not easy to do that,” Langer remarked. Langer shared a behind-the-scenes anecdote, revealing how India underestimated Konstas’ aggressive intent. “I did speak to K.L. Rahul before the game. And I said, ‘Have you seen this kid Sam Konstas?’ He said, ‘Oh, we only saw him in the Prime Minister’s XI game. He was playing these ramp shots and all this sort of stuff.’ Rahul said, ‘But he won’t do that today.’ And I said, ‘Yeah, sure he won’t do that today.’ And straight away, Sam Konstas was doing that.” Konstas’ innings set the tone for Australia’s strong total of 311/6 at stumps, with Steve Smith (68 not out) and Pat Cummins (8 not out) holding the fort. India vs Australia Live Score: 'Don't think anyone has treated Bumrah like this' Former India coach Ravi Shastri lavished praise on Australian debutant Sam Konstas for his spectacular performance on day one of the fourth Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Shastri likened the 19-year-old opener’s maiden half-century to the flair and audacity of Virender Sehwag, describing it as an extraordinary display of “swagger and skill.” Konstas, playing his first Boxing Day Test, stunned spectators and India’s bowlers alike with his fearless stroke play. The teenager’s bold approach, especially against Jasprit Bumrah, was the talk of the day. Shastri, speaking on Star Sports, said, “I don’t think anyone has taken or treated Bumrah like that in any format of the game, let alone red-ball cricket. For him to go out there with that swag and attempt some outrageous shots—it was something else. He tore that MCC coaching manual to shreds.” Konstas dazzled with ramp shots and audacious pulls, leaving India’s bowlers searching for answers. Shastri noted how the young batter’s confidence initially caught the Indian side off guard. “They thought, ‘If he takes chances, we’ll get him quickly.’ But as soon as this started happening, all the smiles disappeared. The ideas disappeared,” Shastri observed. “At one point, it felt like India had run out of ideas. They actually didn’t know what hit them.” Drawing comparisons with Sehwag, Shastri envisioned a bright future for Konstas. “He reminds me a lot of Virender Sehwag when he first burst onto the scene. He’ll entertain when he gets going, and he’s born to entertain. If he plays for any length of time for Australia, he’ll do exactly that,” Shastri added. Shastri acknowledged Australia’s dominant position but credited India for staging a fightback. “At one stage, it looked like Australia would bat India out of the contest. When Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith were together, had that partnership carried on, Australia could have ended the day three or four down and in a tremendous position,” Shastri concluded. India vs Australia Live Score: Hello and welcome! Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of Day 2 of the fourth Test between India and Australia at the MCG. Jasprit Bumrah spearheaded India’s comeback in the final session of day one in the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, claiming key late wickets. Despite Bumrah’s heroics, Steve Smith stood firm with an unbeaten 68, guiding Australia to 311/6 in 86 overs at stumps. Earlier, debutant Sam Konstas dominated the first session, but India had the upper hand in the evening, taking four wickets. Bumrah, who ended the day with 3/75, was instrumental, claiming two scalps in a 23-ball stretch. However, Smith’s composed innings, featuring five boundaries and a six, ensured Australia surpassed the 300-run mark. With the second new ball just six overs old, India will aim for early breakthroughs on Friday to halt Australia’s charge toward 400. The final session began with Marnus Labuschagne striking consecutive boundaries off Ravindra Jadeja, completing his second half-century of the series in 114 balls. Smith, at the other end, looked in control, pulling and driving confidently to pick up three boundaries off Jadeja and Washington Sundar. After the drinks break, Labuschagne attempted to loft Sundar over mid-off but ended up offering a simple catch, departing for 72 and breaking his 83-run stand with Smith. Bumrah then struck twice, first dismissing Travis Head with a delivery that jagged back to clip the top of off-stump. He followed it by forcing Mitchell Marsh into an edge off a short ball, with Rishabh Pant completing a sharp catch behind the stumps. Akash Deep joined the act, finally reaping rewards for his persistence by dismissing Alex Carey, who nicked a rising delivery to Pant after a gritty 53-run partnership for the sixth wicket. Amid the flurry of wickets, Smith remained unflappable, notching his 42nd Test fifty and his tenth fifty-plus score at the MCG. His resilience, combined with Pat Cummins’ unbeaten eight, ensured Australia ended a productive day for the hosts in front of a lively crowd of 87,242. Match Statistics Top Stories Right Now
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Out-of-control bushfires in Victoria’s west are now estimated to have reached “the size of Singapore” as more residents are urged to evacuate. Communities in Bellellen, Pomonal, and Black Range were told on Friday morning to leave the area immediately. Relief centres have been established in Ararat at the Alexander Community Oval and at Grampians Community Health in Stawell. Those in Barton, Jimmy Creek, Kia Ora, Londonderry, Mafeking, Moyston, Watgania, and Willaura North have been warned it it too late to evacuate and that they must urgently take shelter. Authorities are advising residents in these areas to protect themselves and their families by wearing long-sleeved shirts and trousers, bringing pets inside, and sheltering in a room with two exits after ensuring all doors, windows or vents, and cooling systems are closed and shut off. A warning from VicEmergency issued on Friday morning read: “The extreme heat is likely to kill you well before the flames reach you.” TOO LATE: Residents in some areas have been told to take shelter and prepare for the worst. Picture: NewsWire / Diego Fedele The ABC reported on Friday morning that representatives of the State Control Centre now estimated the blaze - which has grown from 6000 hectares to 74,000 within a week - was “somewhere around the size of Singapore”. Hundreds of homes in Moyston, Willaura and Pomonal have lost power after the fire devastated crucial components of the region’s network. A spokesperson for Powercor said 363 customers in the region are currently without electricity. “We are working with emergency service agencies to safely gain access to the area to allow us to assess the damage and conduct repairs.” Some telephone communications have also been disrupted or cut off after the Mt Williams communications tower was destroyed on Boxing Day. It comes after more than 600 firefighters – including roughly 100 backup personnel from interstate – sacrificed their Christmas to protect homes in the region. More to come. Originally published as Grampians National Park bushfire now ‘size of Singapore’ as homes abandoned Environment Don't miss out on the headlines from Environment. Followed categories will be added to My News. More related stories Environment ’Extreme’: Horror forecast for one state Millions are bracing for scorching temperatures on their hottest day of summer so far as “extreme” fire danger looms. Read more Breaking News ‘Extreme’: Total fire ban for Sydney A total fire ban will be enforced in Sydney and other parts of NSW on Friday with temperatures expected to top 40C during the hottest day of summer yet. Read moreEmergency specialists work at the crash site of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet near the western Kazakh city of Aktau on December 25, 2024. (Photo by Kamilla Jumayeva / AFP) Azerbaijani and US officials believe a Russian surface-to-air missile caused the deadly crash of an Azerbaijani passenger jet, media reports and a US official said Thursday, as the Kremlin cautioned against “hypotheses” over the disaster. The Azerbaijan Airlines jet crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau, an oil and gas hub, on Wednesday after going off course for undetermined reasons. Thirty-eight of the 67 people on board died. The Embraer 190 aircraft was supposed to fly northwest from the Azerbaijani capital Baku to the city of Grozny in Chechnya, southern Russia, but instead diverted far off course across the Caspian Sea. An investigation is underway, with pro-government Azerbaijani website Caliber citing unnamed officials as saying they believed a Russian missile fired from a Pantsir-S air defense system downed the plane. The claim was also reported by The New York Times, broadcaster Euronews and the Turkish news agency Anadolu. Some aviation and military experts said the plane might have been accidentally shot by Russian air defense systems because it was flying in an area where Ukrainian drone activity had been reported. A former expert at France’s BEA air accident investigation agency said there appeared to be “a lot of shrapnel” damage on the wreckage. Speaking on condition of anonymity, he said the damage was “reminiscent” of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which was downed with a surface-to-air missile by Russia-backed rebels over eastern Ukraine in 2014. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters: “It would be wrong to make any hypotheses before the investigation’s conclusions.” Euronews cited Azerbaijani government sources as saying that “shrapnel hit the passengers and cabin crew as it exploded next to the aircraft mid-flight.” A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, also said early indications suggested a Russian anti-aircraft system struck the plane. Kazakhstan news agency Kazinform cited a regional prosecutor as saying that two black-box flight recorders had been recovered. Azerbaijan Airlines initially said the plane flew through a flock of birds, before withdrawing the statement. Kazakh officials said 38 people had been killed and there were 29 survivors, including three children. Jalil Aliyev, the father of flight attendant Hokume Aliyeva, told AFP that this was supposed to have been her last flight before starting a job as a lawyer for the airline. “Why did her young life have to end so tragically?” the man said in a trembling voice before hanging up the phone. Eleven of the injured are in intensive care, the Kazakh health ministry said. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev declared Thursday a day of mourning and cancelled a planned visit to Russia for an informal summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), a grouping of former Soviet nations. “I extend my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the crash... and wish a speedy recovery to the injured,” Aliyev said in a social media post Wednesday. The Flight Radar website showed the plane deviating from its normal route, crossing the Caspian Sea and then circling over the area where it eventually crashed near Aktau, on the eastern shore of the sea. Kazakhstan said the plane was carrying 37 Azerbaijani passengers, six Kazakhs, three Kyrgyz and 16 Russians. A Kazakh woman told the local branch of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) she was near where the plane crashed and rushed to the site to help survivors. “They were covered in blood. They were crying. They were calling for help,” said the woman, who gave her name as Elmira. She said they saved some teenagers. “I’ll never forget their look, full of pain and despair,” said Elmira. “A girl pleaded: ‘Save my mother, my mother is back there.'” Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with Aliyev and “expressed his condolences in connection with the crash,” Peskov told a news conference.
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Over the years, the country’s education system has been operating with insufficient funding, which has resulted in inadequate facilities, outdated learning materials, a shortage of teaching personnel, and low performance in standardized proficiency examinations. Many public schools all over the country continue to struggle with these challenges, negatively impacting students’ ability to learn and grow academically. One significant factor hindering the student learning process is the low salary rates and insufficient number of teachers. The shortage of teachers has seriously affected the density of students in each class, with some classrooms even packed with up to almost 50 students. Outdated textbooks and poor access to technology are other shortcomings that diminish students’ learning. The issue of overcrowded classrooms hinders academic performance, critical thinking, and the mental well-being of students, making them feel overlooked or disconnected. Undoubtedly, addressing this issue requires better infrastructure, hiring more teachers, and maintaining optimal student-teacher ratios to foster a more effective and equitable learning environment. The issue of inequity in educational resources is already at an alarming stage. While all schools are generally under the Department of Education, only a select few enjoy the privilege of adequate and advanced technology in learning. This scenario weakens students’ self-esteem and fosters a wide disparity among learners. Interestingly, many would argue that the lack of resources enhances students’ resilience and critical thinking skills, as they learn to adapt and study despite limitations. However, the disadvantages far outweigh the benefits. The persistent resource deficiencies have led to a noticeable decline in the quality of education. As a student in the public school system, it is disheartening to witness the eagerness of peers to learn, only to be hindered by shortages of resources. The persistent shortcomings in our education system serve as a reminder that quality education is not a privilege but a right that every child deserves. The lack of resources, overcrowded classrooms, and inequitable access to modern tools for learning have left many students struggling to achieve their full potential. While resilience may emerge from adversity, it should not come at the expense of equal opportunities for academic growth and personal development. Addressing these issues today ensures that no child is left behind, paving the way for a generation equipped to meet the challenges of tomorrow and drive meaningful societal progress.Manipur’s COCOMI rejects MHA’s cross-border movement notificationIs Medibank stock a good buy?Qatar Charity (QC) was a humanitarian partner for Qatar Sports For All Federation (QSFA)’s Theeb Ultra Trail Marathon 2024, a desert race that took place in Zekreet on November 22 and 23. Through this partnership, QC enabled participants and attendees of the race to contribute to its ‘Alaqraboon’ initiative, which focuses on aiding debtors, widows and divorcees, among others, within Qatar. The initiative aims to foster solidarity and social responsibility by collaborating with various sectors in the country, including government and private institutions, companies and initiatives. In collaboration with Seashore Group and the race organisers, QC placed recycling bins around the racecourse to collect water bottles, reflecting its commitment to environmental sustainability in sports, aligning with the Qatar National Vision 2030. Ali Ibrahem AlGreeb, director of the Resource Development Department at QC, emphasised that this co-operation reflects the organisation’s commitment to promoting values of giving, solidarity and social responsibility. He noted that QC aims to involve both individuals and organisations in charitable and humanitarian work, creating a positive impact on the community. AlGreeb expressed his hope that this partnership will support and assist humanitarian cases under ‘Alaqraboon’ within Qatar. He also emphasised the importance of leveraging sports and community events to raise environmental awareness, in co-ordination with relevant organisations. The fifth edition of the Theeb Ultra Trail Marathon saw participation from running and cycling enthusiasts in the region, a statement added. Related Story Qatar Foundation edutainment show to host special event celebrating Qatar National Day Three days of world-class racing and entertainment
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