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OMAHA — Creighton did it again. In an in-state women’s college basketball series with Nebraska largely dictated by what happens beyond the 3-point arc, the Jays rallied with six 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to beat No. 21 Nebraska 80-74 on Friday at Sokol Arena. At one point in the fourth quarter, the Jays made four straight 3-pointers. The Jays were 6 for 9 on threes in the fourth quarter and 13 for 29 for the game to give Nebraska its first loss to the season. The Jays outscored Nebraska by 24 points on 3-pointers. Creighton has won three straight in the series. Lauren Jensen had a game-high 31 points for the Jays with four 3s. Morgan Maly, a senior from Crete, scored 18. Alexis Markowski worked really hard for Nebraska, finishing with 26 points and 12 rebounds and calling for the ball inside where she often had an advantage. Britt Prince added 20 points in the first game against her hometown school. Nebraska led 55-52 to start the fourth quarter. For the final 10 minutes, one of the questions was how much did Markowski have left? And also, could the Huskers defend the 3-point line just a little longer? The Jays made two of their first three 3-point attempts to start the quarter to regain a 60-57 lead. Molly Mogensen had the first one, and Jensen the second for her fourth of the game. When Mogensen made another three the Jays led 72-66. The Jays sealed the deal when Prince missed a 3-pointer with seven seconds left and the Jays made their free throws. Nebraska led 22-19 after the first quarter. It was an entertaining start. The game started with Markowski going at Maly inside the paint, the Nebraska natives who played in the same club in Lincoln. There were five combined 3-pointers, with three for the Jays and two for Nebraska (each from Prince). Creighton used a 13-2 run that included three 3-pointers to take a 15-8 lead. But Nebraska got back in it with a steal and layup from Allison Weidner and a take to the basket from Callin Hake. Creighton added two more 3-pointers in the second quarter, but Nebraska was able to keep a lead at halftime 37-35. Reach the writer at 402-473-7435 or bwagner@journalstar.com . On Twitter @LJSSportsWagner. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
A video game glorifying the October 7 attacks on Israel is available for purchase on Steam, a digital distribution service. The game, Fursan al-Aqsa: The Knights of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, was originally released in April 2022. An update released following the Hamas invasion now allows players to recreate certain atrocities, such as attacking an Israeli military base using motorized paragliders, a tactic used by Hamas on October 7. In October, the game was pulled from Steam in the United Kingdom after the company was contacted by the country’s digital counter-terrorism unit. However, as of late November, the game remained accessible for Canadian users on Steam and was even heavily discounted during Black Friday sales. Valve Corporation, the parent company of Steam, one of the world’s largest online gaming marketplaces, did not respond to National Post’s request for comment prior to publication. The trailer for the updated gameplay features an Arabic narrator telling players: “Where are those who carry the explosive belts? Where are them? Come here, I want an explosive belt to blow up myself over the Zionists!!! It is a jihad, a jihad of victory or martyrdom!” Gameplay footage posted to YouTube shows militants chanting Allahu Akbar (“God is great”) and “From the river to the sea,” a Hamas rallying cry associated with calling for the destruction of Israel. The game also allows players to dress as keffiyeh-clad militants with green headbands, a popular identifier worn by Hamas terrorists, and identifies Israeli forces with an inverted red triangle above them — another symbol used in Hamas propaganda videos. Death sequences after a player is killed show a bloodied hand laid across a Palestinian flag captioned: “You became a martyr. Rejoice, O mother of the martyr. Rejoice! Prepare your son for his marriage (in paradise), tie the band on all your pain and spread his wedding handkerchief, spread your anger against the oppressor, his injustice must be stopped.” The International Legal Forum (ILF), a global network of lawyers that combats antisemitism, warned Valve in late 2021, ahead of the game’s release, that distributing Fursan al-Aqsa may pose a “direct violation of United States anti-terror laws and (be) subject to potential civil litigation.” The company’s decision to not remove the game for Canadian users, ILF’s CEO Arsen Ostrovsky noted, may lead his organization to “consider pursuing immediate legal action.” “Fursan al-Aqsa is not a mere ‘game,’ but a display in utter sadism,” Ostrovsky told National Post in a written statement. “In glorifying the barbaric atrocities of October 7th, the creator is effectively contributing to the recruitment and radicalization of potential terrorists and inciting them to recreate and carry out such gruesome acts of violence. “This may place both the creator of the game and the distributor Steam, and parent company, Valve, in direct violation of Canada’s anti-terror legislation and Criminal Code,” the Tel-Aviv-based lawyer added. “Authorities in Canada should follow the lead of their British counterparts, where police and counter-terrorism authorities prohibited its sale across the U.K., due to concerns that such violent and extremist online material may be used as a tool to recruit potential terrorists and incite acts of violence.” My @The_ILF colleague @AsherNStern with an important op-ed in @Algemeiner on a sickening video game that is praising Oct 7 Hamas massacre. This is not a 'game', but platform for only more hate & violence! cc. @Steam @valvesoftware https://t.co/5Gp0uOBorf Brazilian-Palestinian game developer Nidal Nijim has said that Fursan al-Aqsa does not encourage antisemitism and, like similar war-based shooter games, offers a different perspective on ongoing conflicts. “This game does not promote ‘terrorism,’ antisemitism, hate against Jews or any other group, this is a message of protest against the Israeli military occupation of the Palestinian lands. Fursan al-Aqsa is a video game about war like many other games here on Steam (Six Days in Fallujah, Call of Duty and others),” says a disclaimer on Steam, written partially in bold and all-caps. “All the Characters, Art and Storylines depicted in this game are purely the work of fiction. Any similarity to persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. The plot of this game is a fictional history inspired by real facts. Even the political and military groups depicted on the game are fictional. In this game, the player does not shoot Israeli civilians, women, children, elderly, only soldiers,” says the message. Older footage of the game before its post-October 7 update shows the opening credits of the game featuring a Palestinian militant wearing a suicide vest. The game’s narrator is identified as Abu Ubaida, the name of a well-known Hamas spokesperson representing its military wing, the al-Qassam Brigades. “Today is the Day of Avenge. I will make you taste the pain and burn you like rats!” the character says in Arabic. “We are people who never surrender, we either win or become martyrs, and both are victory!” the narrator says as the character detonates the vest and kills the surrounding Israel soldiers. In an interview with a YouTube game reviewer, Nijim said his “father is a former Palestinian fighter, as well.” When asked to elaborate which organization he was with, Nijim said Fatah, the group formerly led by Yasser Arafat that was deemed a terror group by the United States until it renounced violence in the early 1990s as part of the peace process with Israel. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .MONTREAL - Canada's largest union is denouncing a statement by Quebec's labour minister, who suggested he might try to bring in legislation to give the province more power to end labour disputes. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * MONTREAL - Canada's largest union is denouncing a statement by Quebec's labour minister, who suggested he might try to bring in legislation to give the province more power to end labour disputes. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? MONTREAL – Canada’s largest union is denouncing a statement by Quebec’s labour minister, who suggested he might try to bring in legislation to give the province more power to end labour disputes. The Canadian Union of Public Employees is describing Jean Boulet as “the Grinch trying to steal the right to strike.” Boulet told CBC/Radio-Canada that he’s mulling changing the province’s labour code to allow the government to suspend a strike or lockout and impose arbitration. The legislation would be modeled on a similar law at the federal level that has been used to end strikes at Canada’s ports, railways and at Canada Post. Boulet told the outlet he’s also considering expanding the province’s list of essential services, which could prevent workers in some sectors from striking. His office did not respond for a request for comment. CUPE says the right to strike is protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and attempts to undermine it will be “inevitably” struck down in court. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. “The right to strike is a fundamental right, a cornerstone of our democracy,” CUPE Quebec President Patrick Gloutney said in a news release. “Taking advantage of the holiday season to try to weaken it shows deep disdain for those who fight every day for fair working conditions.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 24, 2024. 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Syria's Assad Regime May Be Falling as Rebels Reach Damascus Suburbs; Trump Calls for No US Involvement Share This article JERUSALEM, Israel – Syrian rebels reached the suburbs of Damascus, Syria's capital, on Saturday as the government of President Bashar al-Assad appeared to be on the verge of collapse. The opposition forces' surprising march through Syria picked up speed as people stocked up on food and many fled to the Lebanese border. The government was forced to deny that Assad had fled the country as several reports indicated his family escaped to Russia after the rebels' initial advances. Israel has fortified its troops in the Golan Heights amid rebel claims that they were advancing on Quneitra near the Israeli border. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened his Security Cabinet Saturday night to assess the situation. President-elect Donald Trump, in Paris for the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral and for a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, released a statement on Truth Social calling for no U.S. involvement in Syria. Trump noted the rebels are "obviously preparing to make a very big move toward taking on Assad." He added, "Syria is a mess, but is not our friend, & THE UNITED STATES SHOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT. LET IT PLAY OUT. DO NOT GET INVOLVED!" Biden administration officials told CNN on Saturday that the chances of Assad being pushed out of power are increasing as the rebel offensive gains speed. ***Please sign up for CBN Newsletters and download the CBN News app to ensure you keep receiving the latest news.*** The Associated Press reported, "Assad's chief international backer, Russia, is busy with its war in Ukraine . Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah, which at one point sent thousands of fighters to shore up Assad's forces, has been weakened by a yearlong conflict with Israel. Iran, meanwhile, has seen its proxies across the region degraded by regular Israeli airstrikes." CBN News will have further coverage of events in Syria and the surrounding countries. For analysis of the situation, see CBN News Jerusalem Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell's report on YouTube below. Share This article About The AuthorTHE HAGUE (AP) — The world’s top war-crimes court issued arrest warrants Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and Hamas’ military chief, accusing them of crimes against humanity in connection with the 13-month war in Gaza. The warrants said there was reason to believe Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant have used “starvation as a method of warfare” by restricting humanitarian aid and have intentionally targeted civilians in Israel’s campaign against Hamas in Gaza — charges Israeli officials deny. The action by the International Criminal Court came as the death toll from Israel’s campaign in Gaza passed 44,000 people, according to local health authorities, who say more than half of those killed were women and children. Their count does not differentiate between civilians and combatants. Experts say hunger has become widespread across Gaza and may have reached famine levels in the north of the territory, which is under siege by Israeli troops. Israel says it has been working hard to improve entry of aid, though the trickle of supplies into Gaza remains near the lowest levels of the war. Netanyahu condemned the warrant against him, saying Israel “rejects with disgust the absurd and false actions” by the court. In a statement released by his office, he said: “There is nothing more just than the war that Israel has been waging in Gaza.” Gallant, in a statement, said the decision "sets a dangerous precedent against the right to self-defense and moral warfare and encourages murderous terrorism.” The warrant marked the first time that a sitting leader of a major Western ally has been accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity by a global court of justice. The decision turns Netanyahu and the others into internationally wanted suspects, putting them at risk of arrest when they travel abroad and potentially further isolating them . Israel and its top ally, the United States, are not members of the court. But others of Israel's allies, including some of its close European friends, are put in an awkward position. Several, including France, welcomed the court's decision and signaled they might arrest Netanyahu if he visited. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said President Joe Biden's administration was “deeply concerned by the prosecutor’s rush to seek arrest warrants and the troubling process errors that led to this decision.” The warrants represent "the most dramatic step yet in the court’s involvement in the conflict between Israel and Hamas," said Anthony Dworkin, senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations. Israeli leaders, politicians and officials across the spectrum denounced the warrants and the ICC. The new defense minister, Israel Katz, who replaced Gallant earlier this month, said Thursday’s decision is “a moral disgrace, entirely tainted by antisemitism, and drags the international judicial system to an unprecedented low.” Human rights groups applauded the move. The warrants against both sides “break through the perception that certain individuals are beyond the reach of the law,” the associate international justice director at Human Rights Watch, Balkees Jarrah, said in a statement. The decision came six months after ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan requested the warrants. The court issued a warrant for Mohammed Deif, head of Hamas’ armed wing, over the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks that triggered Israel’s offensive in Gaza. It said it found reasonable grounds to believe Deif was involved in murder, rape, torture and the taking of hostages amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity. In the Hamas-led attack, militants stormed into southern Israel, killing 1,200 people — mostly civilians — and taking some 250 others hostage. Around 100 Israelis remain captive in Gaza, around a third of them believed to be dead. Khan withdrew requests for warrants for two other senior Hamas figures, Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh , who have both since been killed. Israel says it also killed Deif in an airstrike, but Hamas has never confirmed his death. The warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant were issued by a three-judge panel in a unanimous decision. The panel said there were reasonable grounds to believe that both men bear responsibility for the war crime of starvation and the crimes against humanity of murder, persecution and other inhumane acts. The judges said the lack of food, water, electricity, fuel and specific medical supplies created conditions “calculated to bring about the destruction of part of the civilian population in Gaza,” including the deaths of children due to malnutrition and dehydration. They also found that by preventing hospital supplies and medicine from getting into Gaza, doctors were forced to operate, including performing amputations, without anesthesia or with unsafe means of sedation that led to “great suffering.” Israeli diplomatic officials said the government is lobbying the international community to speak out against the warrants and is considering an appeal to the court. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity pending a formal decision on how the government will proceed. Despite the warrants, none of the suspects is likely to face judges in The Hague anytime soon. Member countries are required to detain suspects facing a warrant if they set foot on their soil, but the court has no way to enforce that. For example, Russian President Vladimir Putin, wanted on an ICC warrant for alleged war crimes in Ukraine, recently visited Mongolia, a member state in the court but also a Russian ally. He was not arrested. Still, the threat of arrest now complicates any travel abroad by Netanyahu and Gallant. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the warrants are binding on all 27 members countries of the European Union. France signaled it could arrest Netanyahu if he came to its territory. Foreign Ministry spokesman Christophe Lemoine called it a “complex legal issue” but said France supports the court’s actions. “Combating impunity is our priority,” he said. “Our response will align with these principles.” Hamas in a statement welcomed the warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant but made no mention of the one against Deif. Israel’s opposition leaders fiercely criticized the ICC’s move. Benny Gantz, a retired general and political rival to Netanyahu, said it showed “moral blindness” and was a “shameful stain of historic proportion that will never be forgotten.” Israel’s campaign has caused heavy destruction across Gaza and driven almost the entire population of 2.3 million people from their homes, leaving most dependent on aid to survive. Two days after Hamas’ attack on southern Israel, Gallant announced a total seal on Gaza, vowing not to let in food, fuel or other supplies. Under U.S. pressure, Israel began allowing a trickle of humanitarian aid to enter a few weeks later. Israel now says it puts no limit on the supplies permitted into Gaza, and it blames the U.N. distribution system. But Israel's official figures show the amount of aid it has let in has plunged since the beginning of October. The U.N has blamed Israeli military restrictions, along with widespread lawlessness that has led to theft of aid shipments. The case at the ICC is separate from another legal battle Israel is waging at the top U.N. court, the International Court of Justice, in which South Africa accuses Israel of genocide , an allegation Israeli leaders staunchly deny. Lawyers for Israel argued in court that the war in Gaza was a legitimate defense of its people and that it was Hamas militants who were guilty of genocide. Associated Press journalists Raf Casert in Brussels, Mike Corder in The Hague and Josef Federman in Jerusalem contributed to this report.
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U.S. Rep. Jared Golden of Maine is aiming to reduce political polarization by convening a group of bipartisan lawmakers to examine current electoral methods and recommend changes. This week, Golden, a Democrat, introduced a resolution with another Democratic representative, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington, to convene this 14-member select committee to assess the effectiveness of the U.S. electoral system and report possible reforms back to Congress and the president. “Our goal with this bill is to kick-start a conversation about what can be done to improve our electoral process,” Golden wrote in a statement to Maine Morning Star. “Conversations like this and questions like the ones we’re posing are most likely to gain traction after an election — as you can see by all the very public soul-searching and introspection that’s played out in the media every day since November 6. I’m heartened by the interest this bill has received both in D.C. and back home, and hopeful that some good will come out of it.” It quickly became clear to Gluesenkamp Perez upon arriving in Congress that structural reforms were needed to incentivize nonpartisan collaboration “to deliver for our communities priorities, not just a political agenda,” she wrote to the Maine Morning Star. “These structural problems won’t be solved with inside-the-box thinking or by defending the status quo.” Among the possible reforms listed in the resolution are expanding the size of the U.S. House, forming independent redistricting commissions and replacing the winner-take-all electoral system with one that includes multi-member districts with proportional representation. “Fixing our laws to make government more representative doesn’t just sound great on paper: states like Maine have already proven it works,” Golden wrote in a statement when announcing the legislation. Golden’s spokesperson Mario Moretto said Maine’s semi-open primaries, which began this past spring , are one example Golden believes to be a successful reform. Maine is also one of two states that does not use the winner-take-all electoral system. Instead, Maine splits its electoral votes, with two awarded to the candidate who wins the overall popular vote and then each congressional district awards one to the candidate who secured the most votes in that district. While Democratic nominee Kamala Harris won Maine’s statewide vote on Nov. 5, its northernmost region, the 2nd Congressional District, went for President-Elect Donald Trump . That same district also voted to reelect Golden, results that were also born out in 2016 and 2020 when Trump ran for president. While both Democrats, Golden and Gluesenkamp Perez are considered moderates who have consistently proved victorious in Trump country. The 3rd Congressional District in southwest Washington, which Gluesenkamp Perez represents, also went for Trump this year, as it did the last two times he ran. When first elected in 2022, the Democratic congresswoman flipped a congressional seat that was held by Republicans for more than a decade. In the lead up to Nov. 5, both representatives declined to tell their constituents who they were voting for for president. Golden said his refusal to endorse was because he was running to represent all people in his district, regardless of who they pick for president. Meanwhile, the Republicans who unsuccessfully challenged Golden and Gluesenkamp Perez in their reelection bids had been endorsed by Trump . The realpolitik of Golden and Gluesenkamp Perez’s candidacies offer a contrast to the growing hyper-partisanship across the nation. When asked about any lessons their candidacies provide for bucking partisanship and polarization, Moretto said Golden believes place-based politics are an antidote to both. “Maine’s 2nd Congressional District is a special place not because it is superior to other places, but because it’s different,” Golden wrote in a blog post in July. “Our communities have more in common with each other than with places in other parts of the country, but even within our vast district, towns and cities have unique identities that are worth honoring. For a member of Congress, place-based politics is about fighting for, and protecting, the things that make your district special.” However, Golden added that he is not saying political parties don’t matter. “I’m a Democrat because I believe in the power and necessity of unions, in civil rights and in equality,” he wrote. “Place-based politics is about keeping an eye on what makes our places special, the way of life created and sustained within them, and fighting to honor them regardless of whatever partisan loyalties or affiliation you may bear.” Gluesenkamp Perez wrote to Maine Morning Star that in communities like hers, “we don’t etch an R or a D on our gravestone.” Rather, she wrote, “90% of us agree on 90% of the issues, especially local priorities that affect us most on a daily basis. Stronger, more direct representation has the power to bridge political divides and ensure more lawmakers remain accountable to their communities.” The representatives also said they proposed a bipartisan committee, as opposed to legislation, to bring both parties together to identify solutions. “As Rep. Golden has said before, no one party has a monopoly on good ideas,” Moretto said. Gluesenkamp Perez similarly explained, “Rather than D.C. dictating that it already knows the answers — a select committee will more effectively hear from voices reflective of America, weigh the benefits of different approaches, and establish a bipartisan way forward, which is the only way forward.” More than 170 political scientists agree that forming a bipartisan committee is the right path forward. They wrote a letter of support for the resolution to members of the House, calling the U.S. electoral system outdated and one that promotes an “us” versus “them” approach to politics. “Changing how we elect our representatives can promote cooperation, temper polarization, and generate more consensus-building in policymaking,” the political scientists wrote. Citing America’s long history of electoral system reform — such as the U.S. House regularly expanding its size earlier in its history and Progressive Era changes that remain, such as primary elections — they added, “Through thoughtful, bipartisan study, this resolution would embrace America’s tradition of reform.” This article was first published by the Maine Morning Star , part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity.CARSON, Calif. — Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic scored in the first half, and the LA Galaxy won their record sixth MLS Cup championship with a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday. After striking twice in the first 13 minutes of the final with goals from their star forwards, the Galaxy nursed their lead through a scoreless second half to raise their league's biggest trophy for the first time since 2014. MLS' most successful franchise struggled through most of the ensuing decade, even finishing 26th in the 29-team league last year. But the Galaxy turned everything around this season with a high-scoring new lineup that finished second in the Western Conference and then streaked through the playoffs with a whopping 18 goals in five games to win another crown. Sean Nealis scored for the seventh-seeded Red Bulls, whose improbable charge through the playoffs ended one win shy of its first Cup championship. With the league's youngest roster, New York fell just short of becoming the lowest-seeded team to win MLS' playoff tournament under first-year German coach Sandro Schwarz. Galaxy goalkeeper John McCarthy made four saves to win his second MLS title in three seasons. He was the MVP of the 2022 MLS Cup Final for the Galaxy's crosstown rival, Los Angeles FC. The Galaxy won this title without perhaps their most important player. Riqui Puig, the playmaking midfielder from Barcelona who ran their offense impressively all season long, tore a ligament in his knee last week in the Western Conference final. Puig watched the game in a suit, but his teammates hadn't forgotten him: After his replacement, Gastón Brugman, set up LA's opening goal with a superb pass, Paintsil held up Puig's jersey to their fans during the celebration. Paintsil put the Galaxy ahead in the ninth minute when he ran onto that sublime pass from Brugman and pounded home his 14th MLS goal — including four in the playoffs — in the Ghanaian forward's outstanding first season. Just four minutes later, Joveljic sprinted past four New York defenders and chipped home the 21st goal of his outstanding year as the Galaxy's striker. Nealis got New York on the scoreboard in the 28th minute when he volleyed home a ball that got loose in LA's penalty area after a corner. The Galaxy's usually shaky defense gave up another handful of good chances before reaching halftime with a tenuous lead. The second half was lively, but scoreless. Red Bulls captain Emil Forsberg hit the outside of the post in the 72nd minute, while Gabriel Pec and Galaxy substitute Marco Reus nearly converted chances a few moments later. The ball got loose again in the Galaxy's penalty area in the third minute of extra time, but two Red Bulls couldn't finish. The Galaxy bench rushed onto the field and prematurely celebrated a victory in the seventh minute of injury time, only to be herded back off for another 30 seconds of play. The Galaxy finished 17-0-3 this season at their frequently renamed suburban stadium, where the sellout crowd of 26,812 for the final included several robust cheering sections of traveling Red Bulls supporters hoping to see their New Jersey-based club's breakthrough on MLS' biggest stage. The Galaxy's Greg Vanney became the fourth coach to win an MLS title with two clubs. The former Galaxy player also won it all with Toronto in 2017. The club famous for employing global stars from David Beckham and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Robbie Keane and Javier "Chicharito" Hernández rebuilt itself this season with lesser-known young talents from around the world. The Galaxy signed Pec from Brazil and the Ghanaian Paintsil out of Belgium, and the duo combined with incumbent Serbian striker Joveljic to form a potent attack that could outscore almost any MLS opponent. But the Galaxy also relied heavily on Puig, their Catalan catalyst and one of MLS' best players. Puig stayed in last week's game after injuring his knee, and he even delivered the decisive pass to Joveljic for the game's only goal. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
A change has been made to tonight’s men’s Iron Survivor Challenge at NXT Deadline. Eddy Thorpe has been removed from the match after being attacked backstage by a mystery assailant at the end of Tuesday’s episode of NXT. General Manager Ava posted to social media on Saturday that Thorpe has been pulled from tonight’s show due to the attack, and she will find a suitable replacement to take his spot in the men’s Iron Survivor Challenge. Ava said: “Due to the heinous attack he suffered this past Tuesday, Eddy Thorpe has been ruled out of the Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge. We still don’t know who attacked Eddy, and we’re continuing to look into the situation. However, for Deadline tonight, I will find a suitable replacement to take Eddie’s spot in the Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge.” WWE NXT Deadline streams beginning a 7 p.m. Eastern time tonight on Peacock. WWE NXT Deadline 2024 announced lineup:Ilona Maher signs with Bristol Bears: Why USA Olympic rugby star is joining English club team in 2025 | Sporting NewsPrince Harry and Meghan reveal where their charity's money has gone and their 2024 highlights
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Former Maryland running back Roman Hemby is staying in the Big Ten and signing with Indiana, ESPN reported Monday. The 6-foot, 208-pound junior entered the transfer portal last week and has one year of eligibility remaining. Hemby rushed for 607 yards and six touchdowns and caught 40 passes for 273 yards and one score in 12 games this season. His only 100-yard game in 2024 came against the Hoosiers on Sept. 28 when he rushed 10 times for 117 yards in Indiana's 42-28 win in Bloomington, Ind. He had a 75-yard touchdown run and a 12-yard touchdown catch. In four seasons with the Terrapins, Hemby accumulated 3,268 yards from scrimmage with 27 touchdowns in 42 contests. --Field Level MediaReactions are pouring after the death of Former President Jimmy Carter . He was 100. Here is a collection of reactions and statements from across the political spectrum mourning Carter's death. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. "Today, America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian. Over six decades, we had the honor of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what's extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well. With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us. He saved, lifted, and changed the lives of people all across the globe. He was a man of great character and courage, hope and optimism. We will always cherish seeing him and Rosalynn together. The love shared between Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter is the definition of partnership and their humble leadership is the definition of patriotism. We will miss them both dearly, but take solace knowing they are reunited once again and will remain forever in our hearts. To the entire Carter family, we send our gratitude for sharing them with America and the world. To their staff - from the earliest days to the final ones - we have no doubt that you will continue to do the good works that carry on their legacy. And to all of the young people in this nation and for anyone in search of what it means to live a life of purpose and meaning - the good life - study Jimmy Carter, a man of principle, faith, and humility. He showed that we are great nation because we are a good people - decent and honorable, courageous and compassionate, humble and strong. To honor a great American, I will be ordering an official state funeral to be held in Washington D.C. for James Earl Carter, Jr., 39th President of the United States, 76th Governor of Georgia, Lieutenant of the United States Navy, graduate of the United States Naval Academy, and favorite son of Plains, Georgia, who gave his full life in service to God and country. "Those of us who have been fortunate to have served as President understand this is a very exclusive club, and only we can relate to the enormous responsibility of leading the Greatest Nation in History. The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude. Melania and I are thinking warmly of the Carter Family and their loved ones during this difficult time. We urge everyone to keep them in their hearts and prayers." "For decades, you could walk into Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia on some Sunday mornings and see hundreds of tourists from around the world crammed into the pews. And standing in front of them, asking with a wink if there were any visitors that morning, would be President Jimmy Carter - preparing to teach Sunday school, just like he had done for most of his adult life. Some who came to hear him speak were undoubtedly there because of what President Carter accomplished in his four years in the White House - the Camp David Accords he brokered that reshaped the Middle East; the work he did to diversify the federal judiciary, including nominating a pioneering women's rights activist and lawyer named Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the federal bench; the environmental reforms he put in place, becoming one of the first leaders in the world to recognize the problem of climate change. Others were likely there because of what President Carter accomplished in the longest, and most impactful, post-presidency in American history - monitoring more than 100 elections around the world; helping virtually eliminate Guinea worm disease, an infection that had haunted Africa for centuries; becoming the only former president to earn a Nobel Peace Prize; and building or repairing thousands of homes in more than a dozen countries with his beloved Rosalynn as part of Habitat for Humanity. But I'm willing to bet that many people in that church on Sunday morning were there, at least in part, because of something more fundamental: President Carter's decency. Elected in the shadow of Watergate, Jimmy Carter promised voters that he would always tell the truth. And he did - advocating for the public good, consequences be damned. He believed some things were more important than reelection - things like integrity, respect, and compassion. Because Jimmy Carter believed, as deeply as he believed anything, that we are all created in God's image. Whenever I had a chance to spend time with President Carter, it was clear that he didn't just profess these values. He embodied them. And in doing so, he taught all of us what it means to live a life of grace, dignity, justice, and service. In his Nobel acceptance speech, President Carter said, "God gives us the capacity for choice. We can choose to alleviate suffering. We can choose to work together for peace." He made that choice again and again over the course of his 100 years, and the world is better for it. Maranatha Baptist Church will be a little quieter on Sundays, but President Carter will never be far away - buried alongside Rosalynn next to a willow tree down the road, his memory calling all of us to heed our better angels. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Carter family, and everyone who loved and learned from this remarkable man." "James Earl Carter, Jr., was a man of deeply held convictions. He was loyal to his family, his community, and his country. President Carter dignified the office. And his efforts to leave behind a better world didn't end with the presidency. His work with Habitat for Humanity and the Carter Center set an example of service that will inspire Americans for generations. "We join our fellow citizens in giving thanks for Jimmy Carter and in prayer for his family." "Guided by his faith, President Carter lived to serve others-until the very end. From his commitment to civil rights as a state senator and governor of Georgia; to his efforts as President to protect our natural resources in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, make energy conservation a national priority, return the Panama Canal to Panama, and secure peace between Egypt and Israel at Camp David; to his post-Presidential efforts at the Carter Center supporting honest elections, advancing peace, combating disease, and promoting democracy; to his and Rosalynn's devotion and hard work at Habitat for Humanity-he worked tirelessly for a better, fairer world. Hillary and I met President Carter in 1975 and were proud, early supporters of his Presidential campaign. I will always be proud to have presented the Medal of Freedom to him and Rosalynn in 1999, and to have worked with him in the years after he left the White House." "President Carter was a trailblazer, a fighter who punched above his weight. While history may have been hard on President Carter at times, today, he is remembered as a global human rights leader. My father once said, "As long as there is poverty in this world, no man can be totally rich even if he has a billion dollars." President Carter, like my father, saw poverty as one of the greatest threats and was determined to eradicate it. I was honored that he selected me to represent our country on two foreign delegations that led to the creation of the African Initiative, a program which sought to end starvation in Africa. Over the years, my family found comfort in President Carter's wise counsel and strong leadership. Even after he left office, he carried on the legacies that my family has long-championed, the eradication of the triple evils - poverty, racism, and violence. We will truly miss President Carter, but we know that he would not want us to be saddened by his death, but proud of the work we've accomplished together and resolved to continue the work he started for the generations that come after us. Rest in peace, President Carter. You've earned it." "Today, we mourn the loss of one of our most humble and devoted public servants, President Jimmy Carter. President Carter personified the true meaning of leadership through service, through compassion, and through integrity. From his legacy as President, to his dedication to improving human rights across the globe, and his tireless efforts alongside his wife Rosalynn, in building a better world through Habitat for Humanity, he inspired millions with his unwavering commitment to justice and equality. President Carter's faith in the American people and his belief in the power of kindness and humility leave a strong legacy. He taught us that the strength of a leader lies not in rhetoric but in action, not in personal gain but in service to others. As we remember President Carter's extraordinary life, we also honor the countless lives he touched through his vision and generosity." "As the only American president thus far to come from Georgia, he showed the world the impact our state and its people have on the country. And as a son of Plains, he always valued Georgians and the virtues of our state, choosing to return to his rural home after his time in public office. Before becoming president, he worked to grow the state's economic success and position on the national and international stages as a state senator and the 76th governor of Georgia. Under his leadership, the European and Japanese state trade offices were launched, as well as the Georgia Film Commission. He and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter's support of the civil rights movement in the place of its birth is also remembered with deep appreciation. When he left the White House, the Carters' contributions continued. From teaching Sunday school to congregants and visitors alike over the years to their tireless work supporting Habitat for Humanity and the Carter Center's efforts to address global health issues, Georgians are accustomed to seeing Jimmy Carter hard at work. As the longest-lived president in history, perhaps his greatest distinction is the happy marriage he enjoyed with First Lady Carter, spanning over 77 years - also the longest of any former president. Their family continues to be in our prayers as President Carter is reunited with his beloved wife and the world mourns this native Georgian, former state and national leader, and proud peanut farmer from Plains." "I am saddened to learn about the passing of President Jimmy Carter. I join all Americans in saluting President Carter for his lifetime of service, first as a naval officer, then as a senator in the Georgia legislature, then as Governor of Georgia, and, finally, as President of the United States. Jimmy Carter set the standard for post-presidential service through his work with Habitat for Humanity. Jennifer and I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the Carter family." "President Carter dedicated his life to serving our great nation and the people of Georgia. As a true servant-leader, he devoted his post-presidency to spreading the very best of American ideals across the globe. His commitment to peace, democracy, and human rights has left an indelible mark on the world." "Today, we mourn the loss of President Jimmy Carter, a man whose dedication to public service and humanitarian efforts left an indelible mark on our nation and the world. While we may have differed in our political beliefs, we acknowledge his unwavering commitment to his principles and his tireless work for peace and human rights. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations to serve others and strive for a better world. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time."Florida State hires Nebraska's Tony White as defensive coordinator, AP source says