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Gary Neville says Ipswich played like they have a “better coach” in a scathing assessment of Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge of Manchester United. Marcus Rashford gave Amorim the dream start , scoring inside two minutes on Sunday, but the game finished 1-1 after Omari Hutchinson’s fine long-range strike levelled things up. Much has been made of Amorim’s switch to a 3-4-3 system and the new Red Devils boss insists his players will need time to adapt to the new setup. And as Jamie Carragher highlighted the “big problem” for Amorim , Neville claimed the “red flags” present under Erik ten Hag remain under the new manager. “I mean, the red flags that were there yesterday have probably been there in the last few months and the last season and a half,” Neville told Sky Sports. “It’s a team that is very difficult to actually like watching, and I say that with respect because I genuinely do believe what Ruben Amorim said at the end of the game. “No football player goes out onto the pitch and wants to lose or doesn’t want to win or work hard or do well. They don’t want criticism.” MORE MAN UTD COVERAGE ON F365... 👉 Amorim Watch: New Man Utd manager rubs his nose a lot and we get bored 👉 Mailbox: Ruben Amorim at Man Utd: ‘New Manager Thud anyone?’ 👉 Good luck Ruben Amorim; Man Utd are ‘a fat, lazy, bloated corpse of a club’ Neville went on to claim that 18th-placed Ipswich – managed by former United assistant Kieran McKenna – looked the better coached side. The former United defender continued: “But you watch them play, even yesterday, in the new system, and you look at Ipswich, who are very near the bottom of the league. “They looked more organised, [like they had a] better coach, they looked like they had more appetite for the game and more enthusiasm. “And that’s a constant, and it has been a constant, not just, obviously, on Sunday, but a constant for the last year and a half, two years, three years. “So we’ve got a situation where these group of players, to be honest with you, have created a pattern for themselves and become what they are. “And it wasn’t just a red flag yesterday because the same things that we’ve seen in the last six to eight months, 10 months, we saw yesterday. “With Ruben Amorim being the manager, he saw it as well. I think he obviously knew how big a job this was. I think he recognised that yesterday.” The Sky Sports pundit did though back United to improve under the Portuguese coach once more of his squad becomes available. He concluded: “It will get better in the next few weeks because, like you say, that back five that he picks, and I’m not talking about the actual wing-backs here. “I’m talking about the three at the back and the two in midfield. That will become more energetic and better when the personnel changes occur. “But there’s a long way to go. I think Roy [Keane] yesterday said that Manchester United were an average team, and that’s being kind.”Participation in hockey in British Columbia was struggling in 2021 — the pandemic had dealt a heavy blow to player registrations, and numbers had already been flagging before COVID-19 arrived. “I think there were a lot of families that were impacted at that time,” said Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association president Melanie Earland, whose group governs minor hockey in B.C.’s Lower Mainland, including Metro Vancouver. “The world changed,” she said. Player participation had peaked in 2016-2017 with more than 62,000 registrations, Hockey Canada statistics for B.C. show, falling under 58,000 just before the pandemic began in 2020, then plummeting to 39,056 that season. Rising costs and growing competition from other sports had also been chipping away at youth hockey participation. But that is now changing, with registration for this season in B.C. surging past the 63,000 mark, a rebound that follows a concerted effort to make the game more accessible, especially to groups not traditionally linked to the sport such as new Canadians and Indigenous communities. Tom Oberti, president of the West Vancouver Minor Hockey Association, said his organization had seen record registrations this year, more than 8 per cent higher than last season. “We’re bursting at the seams,” Oberti said, noting the association has had to look outside West Vancouver to find ice time to fit all the players. “The reason why we’ve grown is because we’ve put a lot of effort into reaching out to new, non-traditional hockey demographics,” he said. “For example, we run ball hockey programs in elementary schools to introduce the sport, and we’ve done a lot to reach out to the Mandarin-speaking community, because it’s a growing segment of our community on the North Shore.” Oberti said the association has leveraged Mandarin- and Persian-speaking families already with kids in youth hockey, establishing links to new players through parent groups on social media platforms targeting specific communities such as WeChat and WhatsApp as well as word of mouth from schoolchildren who already play the game. Families new to Canada want to do things they consider Canadian, Oberti said, and they are embracing hockey. “Hockey has an advantage there,” he said. “There are a lot of families that do want to participate in the sport — or who are interested in the sport — because of the way it’s intertwined in the fabric of social life in Canada.” At the Richmond Jets Minor Hockey Association, vice-president Trent Gustafson said while his group has seen about a 15-to-20 per cent drop-off in participation from a peak in 2018-2019, registration is growing again, and players from non-traditional communities make up a big part of that rebound. “We’re up to around 915 to 920 kids playing hockey at Jets this year,” Gustafson said. “We don’t collect (data) in terms of the ethnicity of our members specifically, but I can safely say more than half are non-Caucasian members.” Just as important as getting children in these communities playing hockey, Gustafson said, is the fact that parents new to the game are also eager to volunteer. He said that is a vital contribution to the minor hockey system largely run by volunteers and parents in their spare time. “Those parents are, frankly, just as crazy hockey parents as you’re getting in some of the other cities and towns in not only British Columbia but across the country,” he said. “It’s interesting, the people it seems these days that are almost more willing to volunteer are some of the newer people to hockey. They’ve just fallen in love with the game.” Earland said other efforts to attract players include a try-hockey-for-free program in Cloverdale, B.C., for Indigenous youth, and they are trying to make the game more affordable through equipment programs and other initiatives. “Nobody in minor hockey wants to hear a family say, ‘We want to play but our kids can’t afford it or we can’t afford it,’” she said. She said she wants every child to have an opportunity to play hockey. “It’s a fabulous sport. It offers friendships and teamwork and camaraderie for all of our youth.” Chilliwack Minor Hockey Association president Lee McCaw said his group does not target any specific community for new players, but the province’s rapid population growth and its diversity means more kids being registered from every background. “I think our inclusion for everybody to be able to participate is huge,” McCaw said. “We have a huge First Nations population in our city, and there’s a lot of learn-to-skate programs that are specifically designed for every ethnicity group and everybody inclusively, together and within Chilliwack.” Nathan Bosa, the president of the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association, said even if there are no specific programs aimed at the diverse newcomer groups, sport could be an opportunity to support them. “We’re talking about this as a board a while ago, about having a program for new people coming into Canada and into Kamloops (to) give them a little bit of an instruction on how things work,” Bosa said. “It’s something that we’re going to be looking at in the new year. I think we’ve started to see that the influx is very noticeable, and it’s good. Getting children into sport, whether it’s hockey or something else, allows children and their parents to make friends and it brings them into the community, Bosa said. Bosa and McCaw also noted the impact of hockey exposure in the South Asian community as another factor in attracting new players, including Hockey Night in Canada’s Punjabi broadcast, and homegrown talent such as Arshdeep Bains from Surrey playing for the Vancouver Canucks in February. The Winnipeg Jets, meanwhile, signed forward Kevin He to a three-year entry-level deal this month, making him the first player born in China to ink an NHL deal. Scott Furman, Hockey Canada’s vice-president of growth and retention, said progress has also been made on other fronts, with the visibility of women’s hockey skyrocketing as the Professional Women’s Hockey League drives female player registration to a new high beyond 100,000 countrywide this season. Furman said the upheaval and change in management at Hockey Canada in recent years meant a new approach, bringing inclusion and more programs to help with the costs of the game. He said the rebound in B.C. is symbolic of this change. “Last season, for the first time, we hit 50,000 players that identified as black, Indigenous or people of colour, and that was an 8-per-cent increase on the previous season,” Furman said. “In B.C., I think about 19 per cent of players identify as black, Indigenous or people of colour, which is well above the national average. And the South Asian community represents 4.5 per cent of all players — a 46 per cent increase since the 2021 season. “It certainly is a positive trend, but nothing’s taken for granted. And we’ve got to continue to do the work to make sure that it continues in that fashion.”
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The Chicago Bears nearly pulled off an improbable comeback against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, scoring 17 points in the fourth quarter behind a pair of touchdown passes from quarterback Caleb Williams. The team ultimately lost in overtime, 30-27, but it was a glimpse of what Williams could become. After the game, he credited new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown for allowing him to play freely in crunch time: "He has a certain aura to him that he just allows you to play free," Williams told reporters. " ... When it's time to be Superman, that is what he tells me in the headset. 'Go be Superman at the end of the day.'" This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis. For more from Bleacher Report on this topic and from around the sports world, check out our B/R app , homepage and social feeds—including Twitter , Instagram , Facebook and TikTok .
Blowout loss to Packers leaves the 49ers on the playoff brinkArsenal, Manchester City and Bayern Munich all advanced to the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals with with two games to spare on Thursday. Late substitute Lina Hurtig scored the winner in Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Juventus in London. Khadija Shaw scored twice for City in a 2-1 win at Swedish club Hammarby. City stayed perfect in Group D with four victories and reached the last eight for the first time since 2021. Bayern Munich was held 1-1 at Vålerenga in Norway and still earned a quarterfinal berth after Juventus' loss. Arsenal, Bayern and City join Chelsea, Lyon and Real Madrid in the quarterfinals. Two-time defending champion Barcelona routed Austrian champion St. Pölten 4-1. The Catalan club trails City by three points in their group and is in a strong position to advance. Bayern tops Group C with 10 points, Arsenal has nine followed by Juventus (3) and Vålerenga (1). Man City responded to its first loss of the season, 2-0 at Chelsea in the Women's Super League on Saturday. Still without injured star Vivianne Miedema , Shaw took charge, proving her scoring instincts after half an hour. The forward scored from inside the penalty area with a deflected shot that flew over goalkeeper Anna Tamminen to frustrate more than 20,000 noisy fans at the Stockholm Arena in the Swedish capital. Ellen Wangerheim equalized soon after the interval from close range to rejuvenate the crowd but Shaw struck again to restore the lead just minutes later. This time, she delivered a powerful right-footed finish from the edge of the area. Bayern dominated possession but could not translate it into goals until the 75th minute. It had to rely on substitute Jovana Damnjanović, who gave the visitors a late lead after connecting on a pass from Giulia Gwinn. The Norwegians, who have retained their domestic title, equalized in the 88th on Elise Thorsnes' header following a corner. Pernille Harder, who found the back of the net five times for Bayern in the previous three games, could not do it again on Thursday and was substituted. Hurtig came on with 10 minutes remaining and made her presence immediately felt with several headers. She finally made the breakthrough with a minute remaining in regulation, tapping in from close range after Juventus’ poor clearance of a low cross by Stina Blackstenius. Hurtig won the Italian title with Juventus in 2021 and 2022 before joining the Gunners. Juventus seemed to learn a lesson from its 4-0 loss to Arsenal last week as its defense held firm till Hurtig’s arrival. In an 11-minute span in the first half, Francisca Nazareth netted twice and 18-year-old Vicky Lopez scored once to put Barcelona in control. Nazareth's double was followed by Lopez hitting the third with a shot high into the net for her first Champions League goal. Alexia Putellas made it 4-0 in the second half, finishing a fast attack that tore apart the defense in Vienna. It was her 200th goal for Barcelona and the 100th the club scored in the Champions League’s group stage. Valentina Mädl, an 18-year-old forward, netted a consolation goal for the hosts. Barcelona has scored 20 goals in its past three games and can still become the first club to win its group in all four years since the introduction of the format. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer
For the past three decades, Maharashtra has seen continuous fragmentation of various caste groups, but notably the Maratha-Kunbi caste cluster. The idea of ‘vote bank’ is always employed in discussing the close connection between the Maratha community and the Congress. That vote bank was practically dissolved in the 1995 Assembly election. As the Congress in the State went on declining, its base among Other Backward Classes (OBCs) too became invisible. Since then, the BJP and the Shiv Sena together and separately kept trying to win a larger share of both the Maratha and the OBC vote. In 2014, the BJP emerged as a major player in State politics and began attracting both the Marathas and the OBCs. In the latest election, the process of coming together of the Marathas and OBCs as supporters of the BJP has gone one step further. In the Lokniti survey, almost three of every 10 Marathas (including the Kunbis) and a little less than four of every 10 OBCs have indicated their preference for the BJP. The rest of the Marathas and OBCs were divided among the Congress, and the Shiv Sena and NCP factions. With one-fourth of the Adivasi respondents and one-fifth of the Scheduled Caste (SC) respondents supporting the BJP, the party has managed to craft an invincible Hindu umbrella. In the process, these social sections have also supported the other two partners of the Mahayuti, making its community-based support quite wide — except among Muslims and somewhat among the SCs and Adivasis (Table 1). With most social sections turning to the Mahayuti, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) was left with only skeletal support across social sections. Even among SCs, the larger share went to ‘Others’ rather than the MVA. In particular, almost half of the Buddhists and former Mahar respondents among SCs vote non-MVA and non-Mahayuti parties. Trends of caste-community voting in this election are in a sense a continuation of the process that started with the election of 2014 — a consolidation of upper castes, Marathas, and OBCs behind BJP, and a somewhat divided political support of SCs, Adivasis and Muslims, who vote less for the BJP but do not necessarily operate as a vote bank supporting any single party. Suhas Palshikar taught political science and is chief editor of Studies in Indian Politics; Nitin Birmal is Lokniti’s State Coordinator, Maharashtra and a retired professor of Political Science based in Pune Published - November 25, 2024 02:51 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 / MaharashtraTORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than 350 points Thursday in a broad rally led by energy and technology stocks, while U.S. markets also rose, led by a one-per-cent gain on the Dow. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 354.22 points at 25,390.68. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 461.88 points at 43,870.35. The S&P 500 index was up 31.60 points at 5,948.71, while the Nasdaq composite was up 6.28 points at 18,972.42. The Nasdaq lagged an otherwise decent day for Wall St., rising just 0.03 per cent as it was dragged down by Google parent Alphabet and some of its tech giant peers. The tech company’s stock fell 4.6 per cent after U.S. regulators asked a judge to break it up by forcing a sale of the Chrome web browser. Amazon shares traded down 2.2 per cent while Meta and Apple both moved lower as well. After a substantial run for major tech stocks this year, that kind of news “shakes people a bit,” said John Zechner, chairman and lead equity manager at J. Zechner Associates. Meanwhile, semiconductor giant Nvidia saw its stock tick up modestly by 0.5 per cent after it reported earnings Wednesday evening. The company yet again beat expectations for profit and revenue, and gave a better revenue forecast for the current quarter than expected. But expectations for Nvidia have been so high amid the optimism over artificial intelligence that even beating forecasts wasn’t enough to send its stock flying the way it has in previous quarters, said Zechner. Nvidia essentially caps earnings season in the U.S., with companies largely beating expectations, said Zechner — though those expectations weren’t exactly lofty for companies outside the tech and AI sphere, he added. The Dow led major U.S. markets as the post-election hopes for economic growth continued to fuel a broadening of market strength, said Zechner. There are a lot of unknowns when it comes to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, said Zechner, and there’s no guarantee he will do what he’s promised. “There’s a lot of unknowns, but for now the markets seem to be assuming that whatever comes of this, the U.S. will continue to lead global growth,” he said. However, some of Trump’s promises — chief among them widespread tariffs on imports — have sparked bets that inflation may rear its head again. The market has pared back its expectations for interest rate cuts as a result, said Zechner. “Nobody’s talking about a half-point cut, that’s for sure,” he said. The Canadian dollar traded for 71.63 cents US compared with 71.46 cents US on Wednesday. The January crude oil contract was up US$1.35 at US$70.10 per barrel and the January natural gas contract was up nine cents at US$3.48 per mmBTU. The December gold contract was up US$23.20 at US$2,674.90 an ounce and the December copper contract was down three cents at US$4.13 a pound. — With files from The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 21, 2024. Companies in this story: (TSX:GSPTSE, TSX:CADUSD) Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press
SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rackspace Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: RXT), a leading end-to-end, hybrid, multicloud, and AI solutions company, today announced that Amar Maletira, Rackspace Chief Executive Officer, and Mark Marino Rackspace Chief Financial Officer will participate in fireside chat with speaking on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 10:55 AM - 11:25 AM MT. To listen to the live webcast or access the replay following the webcast, please visit our IR website at the following link: https://ir.rackspace.com/news-and-events/events-and-presentations . About Rackspace Technology Rackspace Technology is a leading end-to-end, hybrid, multicloud, and AI solutions company. We can design, build, and operate our customers’ cloud environments across all major technology platforms, irrespective of technology stack or deployment model. We partner with our customers at every stage of their cloud journey, enabling them to modernize applications, build new products, and adopt innovative technologies. IR Contact Sagar Hebbar Rackspace Technology Investor Relations ir@rackspace.com PR Contact Natalie Silva Rackspace Technology Corporate Communications publicrelations@rackspace.comishop Joseph Strickland did not always have a difficult relationship with Pope Francis. When Francis became the head of the Catholic Church, Strickland recalls admiring how welcoming the pope was. But as the began taking increasingly liberal stances, the bishop of Tyler, Texas, felt he could no longer stay silent. As Strickland began speaking out about Francis’ teachings, from the church’s positions towards divorcees and LGBTQ+ people to the question of whether priests should be allowed to marry, he quickly realized that “Politically, I was in a rather ” “There’s just a lot of politics in the world and it’s a reality that affects the church as well,” the bishop told in an interview. Although he said he has the action against him, Strickland said he worries that it could promote an “atmosphere of fear” within the church. Strickland’s removal last year was not only an unprecedented measure but also a sign of how the culture wars have polarized the church of 1.3 billion Catholics, with the battle lines nowhere more evident than in the United States. Under the leadership of Francis, the church has welcomed more people, including same-sex couples and divorced Catholics. The pope has also been outspoken on issues such as climate change, inequality, global capitalism and interfaith dialogue, all of which have meant a departure from the traditional teachings of the church. And while these positions have made Francis a hero among progressives and their allies, it has with traditionalists. The types of actions that Francis has taken against his conservative American critics have not been seen in centuries, said church historian and Villanova University professor Massimo Faggioli. “In terms of the relations between a pope and the United States, it’s unprecedented,” Faggioli, who is also the author of Pope Francis: A Voice for Mercy, Justice, Love, and Care for the Earth, told . “It started immediately after his election, and there was a clear sense that this pope was really different from the previous ones.” The Press Office of the Holy See did not respond to request for comment. Inaugurated in 2013, Francis wasted no time in breaking with the conservatism of his predecessor Benedict XVI. Early in his papacy, Francis startled traditionalists when he asked, “If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?” From there, it became increasingly clear that Francis was leading the church in a more progressive direction. Central to the conservative pushback is the way Francis has embraced LGBTQ+ people. Attitudes toward the community have softened under Francis, and culminated last year in the pope’s approval for a that said priests could to same-sex couples under certain circumstances. Opposition came from many parts of the world. Some 90 scholars and authors from around the globe published a joint letter calling on all Catholic cardinals and bishop to oppose the document from the Vatican. There was a particularly in one of the fastest growing regions for the church, Africa, where bishops called the idea “contrary to the will of God.” “This declaration has caused a shockwave,” wrote Congolese Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo in a strong sign of with Francis “In our context, this would cause confusion and would be in direct contradiction to the cultural ethos of African communities.” But Francis did not back down. In response, he slammed his opponents, calling it “hypocrisy” that those critics wouldn’t have objected to him giving a “blessing to an entrepreneur who perhaps exploits people,” but that they were “scandalized” by his blessing for “two people who love each other,” even if they’re of the same sex. The culture wars in the church have resonated globally, and the divide is easily depicted in two New York City where the vastly different opinions of Francis are separated by just two miles. Reverend Mark Hallinan of the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, a Roman Catholic parish on Park Avenue in New York City’s Upper East Side, for one, is grateful that Francis has called on the church to put a “greater emphasis on and ” Hallinan told that some of his had been “very appreciative” of the outreach by Francis, but he does note there are some who have been “impatient with the pace of change,” acknowledging that the pope is not always “free to move as far as he might like.” The mood is distinctly different at the Church of the Holy Family in midtown Manhattan, where Reverend Gerald Murray refers to Francis by the nickname the “Pope of Surprises.” “Not all surprises are welcome,” Murray told . Murray said he took issue not only with open criticisms by Francis of “what he calls the ‘ideological’ opposition of some Catholics in the United States,” but also the pope’s refusal to “consider the substance of those criticisms.” In the face of repeated sniping from conservative bishops in the United States, Francis sent a clear message to his critics last year. Over the summer, he criticized some conservatives in the United States Catholic Church for saying they showed “a very strong, organized, and had replaced with political ideology. Toward the end of the year, he moved against them. Weeks after Strickland was relieved by the Vatican in a one-line statement, Francis took the unprecedented step of revoking Cardinal Raymond Burke’s right to a subsidized Vatican apartment and salary. Burke, a traditionalist cardinal from Wisconsin and one of the highest-ranking critics of Francis, received notice in late November that he was to begin paying market rate rents on the apartment or surrender it by the end of February. While the church never explicitly detailed why Strickland was being removed, nor reveal the findings of its monthslong investigation into his governance at the diocese in Tyler, Strickland believes he was ultimately because he was “not with the program.” After all, a month before the pope’s decision, the bishop had called it a “I loved what Pope Francis said early on in his pontifices because he spoke a lot about reaching out and welcoming people,” Strickland said. “But what troubles me is, as things have developed, it’s like, ‘Reach out to the marginalized and just leave them marginalized.’” “I just don’t see how you can really guard the deposit of faith but say, ‘Oh, the faith changes.’ That’s not what the Bible says,” he added. At his house in a rural area outside the town of Tyler, nearly four months after his removal, Strickland seems as calm and cheery as the sunny, yellow room he sits in. Even though he has had to leave the Catholic Diocese of Tyler himself, Strickland continues to tell his supporters, “Please don’t walk away from the church.” He has also continued to speak out, while saying he recognizes the pope’s challenges and respects his authority. In a strongly worded letter “to all of my brother bishops around the world, including Pope Francis,” Strickland told his fellow Catholics on February 29: “Let us stand with our brothers, who in the 20th century, were strong enough to speak against despotic rulers even though they were a minority voice in their time.” Scholars say that Francis when addressing ideological conflicts because he also must ensure that his cardinals and bishops do not question or over the legitimacy of his authority. Much like a president expects his cabinet to the pope expects his cardinals to serve as a physical and tangible link between the Vatican and Catholics around the world. Because Cardinal Burke had repeatedly questioned the teaching of Francis, the pope decided “he doesn’t have to subsidize [Burke] to do that,” National Catholic Reporter’s Vatican correspondent Christopher White, told . Unity in the church is not easy to achieve and some are pushing the pope to become more liberal. One of the most prominent progressive challenges to Francis is Germany’s Synodal Path, a group that has called for the pope to do more to include divorcees, women and LGBTQ+ people within the church. They have also asked the church to reconsider its current structure so that members can play a greater role by choosing bishops and even preaching at Masses. “There’s no question that [Francis] is deeply concerned, perhaps even more concerned in some ways, with what’s happening in the German ” David Lantigua, a moral theology professor at the University of Notre Dame, told . “The pope has, on a couple of occasions, made it clear that the German Synodal Path has kind of set itself up as another council of the church and that it’s potentially headed in a direction of breaking from the church or schism.” While critics of Francis, both traditionalist and progressive, are outspoken, most Catholics support their pope. A 2021 Pew Research Center poll found that 82 percent of U.S. Catholics have a “very” or “mostly favorable” opinion of the pope, and that the majority of all Americans, 63 percent, support Francis. Even newly elected right-wing Argentine President Javier Milei, who had at one point described the pope as an “imbecile” and a “ has changed his tone. Since taking office, the right-wing libertarian has softened. In February, he embraced Francis at mass in the Vatican City days after calling him “the most important Argentine in history.” But traditionalist critics do not believe the pope is treating all his adversaries equally. Murray said that while Francis has criticized the German Synodal Way more than once, he has not taken strong action over their disregard for his concerns. “He could, for instance, forbid the German bishops from continuing to implement and finance the agenda of the Synodal Way,” Murray said. “He has not done that. The pattern is one of strong words and actions against more conservative Catholics, contrasted with a history of cooperation with and promotion of more liberal Catholics, who occasionally receive relatively mild criticisms and are rarely disciplined.” Faggioli said it was true that Francis has adopted a harsher tone with American traditionalists: “But they have also gone further than other bishops around the world.” He said the two camps have taken wildly different approaches, where progressives abroad use more conventional language when criticizing Francis and traditionalists American Catholics are taking to social media to voice their complaints with the pontiff. “It’s not getting any better. It will never get better. It will remain that complicated,” he said of the relationship between Francis and the church in America. “It’s the most problematic relationship Pope Francis has had with one national church. There’s no question of that.” While the United States has taken center-stage in the culture wars, the challenge for Francis is a global one. “On the one hand, he wants to move the church forward,” William Dinges, a religious studies professor at the Catholic University of America, told . “He wants to avoid going too far and transforming Catholicism into just another form of cultural religion. On the other hand, he also wants to avoid turning the church into a sectarian, over-and-against ecclesial community. He’s trying to find that sweet middle ground.” – biskup, papież – niepewna pozycja, niebezpieczna sytuacja – zaakceptować coś, pogodzić się z czymś – doprowadzić to do rozłamu – przełomowe orzeczenie – udzielać błogosławieństwa – duchowny, ksiądz, pastor – ostry sprzeciw – różnica zdań, sprzeciw – parafia – miłosierdzie – współczucie – parafianin – zacofanie – reakcyjna postawa – wiara (w Boga) – usunięty ze stanowiska – parodia, karykatura – balansować (między czymś a czymś), być w trudnej sytuacji wymagającej ostrożnego i przemyślanego zachowania – podać coś w wątpliwość – podporządkować się – niewyświęcony (na księdza) – wspólnota kościelna – obrzydliwy lewak and answer the following questions: 1. How did Bishop Joseph Strickland initially perceive Pope Francis’ leadership of the Catholic Church? 2. What prompted Bishop Strickland to speak out against Pope Francis’ teachings? 3. What significant step did Pope Francis take regarding the church’s stance on same-sex couples? 4. How did some bishops in Africa react to Pope Francis’ stance on blessings for same-sex couples? 5. How did Reverend Mark Hallinan of the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola view Pope Francis’ emphasis on mercy and compassion? 6. How did Pope Francis respond to criticisms from conservative bishops in the United States? 7. What is the general sentiment among Catholics towards Pope Francis, according to a 2021 Pew Research Center poll? First, match the words to form collocations and verb phrases that will help you describe the issue presented in the article. Next, write down a sentence using each collocation and verb phrase. The sentences you create should relate to the topic being discussed in the text. ( ) same-sex interfaith conservative landmark fierce minority ruling voice dialogue backlash pushback couples polarize break with lead embrace send speak against a clear message the church LGBTQ+ people the church despotic rulers the conservatism Task description: Students will participate in a discussion about Pope Francis’ progressive stances on the Catholic Church. Task elements: 1. Recall specific examples of Pope Francis’ progressive stances on the Catholic Church mentioned in the text. 2. Identify the motivations behind the Pope’s progressive actions and the various responses they have generated. 3. Discuss the potential benefits and challenges of embracing progressive values within the Catholic Church. 4. Consider whether Pope Francis’ progressive agenda has been effective in addressing contemporary challenges faced by the Church and promoting its relevance in today’s world. 5. Propose potential strategies for Pope Francis to further advance progressive values within the Catholic Church while fostering unity among its members. Complete the following summary using information from the text. Bishop Joseph Strickland, once an admirer of Pope Francis, grew critical as the pope embraced ________ stances. Strickland’s outspokenness led to his removal, reflecting a global ________ within the Catholic Church. Francis’s liberal shifts, especially regarding LGBTQ+ rights, face staunch ________, notably from ________ in the United States. The pope’s actions against conservative critics, like Strickland and Cardinal Burke, signal a significant departure from past norms. Despite challenges, Pope Francis enjoys ________, though tensions persist between traditionalists and progressives, complicating his leadership. Check the answer key!Savings Account Rules: Know these rules related to savings account, otherwise you will get income tax notice
Formula 1 expands grid for new American team in 2026Republican lawmakers are calling on U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration to preserve documents related to the proposed sale of United States Steel to Japan-based Nippon Steel, expressing "serious concerns” that politics have tainted an ongoing national security review of the deal and raising the prospect of a congressional probe. Four House Republicans wrote to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Friday, saying that recent developments related to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) "have called into question the integrity of its decision-making process,” and demanding the preservation of records related to the steel transaction. The matter raises "broader issues about whether the statutory mandate of CFIUS to prioritize national security considerations has been subordinated to political interests,” the lawmakers wrote, according to a copy of the letter obtained by Bloomberg News. The documents should "remain intact and available for any forthcoming oversight needs,” the letter, from some members of the House Financial Services Committee, adds.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lance Ware had 17 points in UT Arlington's 77-68 win over UL Monroe on Saturday. Ware had six rebounds and three blocks for the Mavericks (5-6). Diante Smith shot 5 of 11 from the field, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line to add 16 points. Brody Robinson shot 2 for 5 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line to finish with 11 points. Makai Willis led the Warhawks (4-8) in scoring, finishing with 18 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks. Tyreese Watson added 15 points, six rebounds and four assists for UL Monroe. Jalen Bolden also had 13 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists and three steals. UT Arlington next plays Wednesday against Evansville at home, and UL Monroe will host Houston Christian on Tuesday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
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Trump announces more nominations, including Devin Nunes, Troy Edgar and Bill WhiteMarshall withdraws from Independence Bowl matchup against ArmyChiang Mai tourism operators are upbeat about robust bookings during December, thanks to a recovery in flights, festive events, and a new golden tiger "star" at Chiang Mai Night Safari. Punlop Saejew, acting president of the Tourism Council of Chiang Mai, said hotel operators are expecting an 80% occupancy rate for December, while some hotels might be able to secure at least 90% during the last two weeks of the year. Mr Punlop said that this month is typically high season for Chiang Mai, particularly among domestic tourists looking for cool weather in the north. Chiang Mai Night Safari's golden tiger, named "Ava", has risen to fame over the past few weeks, becoming a social media sensation following the rise of the pygmy hippo Moo Deng. "Ava" the golden tiger, pictured at Chiang Mai Night Safari. Photo courtesy of Chiang Mai Night Safari's Facebook page Mr Punlop said the tiger should help attract family groups and young travellers to the province in the same way that Chiang Mai Zoo lured a huge number of local tourists decades ago due to its pandas from China, particularly in terms of attracting busloads of students on field trips. He said related authorities should tap into this trend to promote tourism in the province throughout the year, but particularly during the low season, when zoos can still be visited as a significant activity. In December Chiang Mai will hold several interesting events, including a countdown event, a flower festival, a marathon, and concerts. He said Chiang Mai had already witnessed strong growth since Loy Krathong in the middle of this month, when the airport recorded a new high in daily arrivals, reaching over 35,800. The Transport Ministry also announced it would increase domestic flights during the week of the New Year holiday to maintain affordable airfares. The extended hours of airport operation also helped draw more flights and tourists to Chiang Mai, he added. While the recent travel subsidy known as "Travel North Half-Half" might not significantly stimulate provincial tourism due to its restricted budget, the programme could at least draw public attention to Chiang Mai and other northern provinces. Given that the next roaming cabinet will be held in Chiang Mai, Mr Punlop said the government should accelerate solving the cross-border smog issue, as the recurring issue might emerge as a pain point for the tourism industry again during this year's high season. Regarding foreign tourists who died from drinking alcohol contaminated with methanol in Laos, he said this incident should not impact confidence in Thai tourism. In Chiang Mai, many nightlife and bar operators have already upgraded their services and products to target high-spending tourists, such as with crafted drinks and unique experiences, rather than just cheap alcoholic drinks. He said Thailand has adopted stricter measures in issuing licences for venues and alcoholic beverages to ensure safer travel for tourists.World News | Imran Khan Defends Wife After She Said His Problems Began After Saudi Visit, Drawing Flak from Pak Leaders
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Source: Legit.ngSINGAPORE, Dec. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holdstation has launched A(i)gentFi , an innovative platform designed to enable the creation, management, and monetization of autonomous AI agents. As the first AI agent Hub on ZKsync, A(i)gentFi aims to bridge the gap between artificial intelligence and blockchain technology, supporting a new wave of decentralized applications and user-focused solutions. What is A(i)gentFi? A(i)gentFi is a one-stop shop on ZKsync dedicated to the creation and development of AI agents -autonomous AI entities capable of performing complex tasks such as trading, market analysis, and content creation. These agents operate without human intervention, making them powerful tools for innovation in decentralized finance and beyond. Represented by the iconic green apple, A(i)gentFi positions themselves as the "agent of all AI agents," prioritizing real-world applications such as DeFi automation, yield farming, and tokenized AI ownership. By focusing on these areas, A(i)gentFi offers both developers and users practical and impactful solutions to drive AI and blockchain adoption. What Sets A(i)gentFi Apart? A(i)gentFi distinguished themselves from platforms like Virtuals.io by adopting a DeFi-first approach. While Virtuals.io focuses on gaming and entertainment, A(i)gentFi emphasizes utility, scalability, and efficiency in areas such as: The $2M Grant Program With the support of ZKsync and Holdstation, A(i)gentFi launched a $2M grant program to accelerate AI innovation. This initiative supports developers, DAOs, and creators in building advanced AI and blockchain projects on the A(i)gentFi platform. Key Highlights: The Ecosystem is for A(i)gentFi Holdstation delivers decentralized finance to everyday users with an innovative ecosystem. Boasting 360,000+ monthly active users , $38 billion in trading volume , and $3.1 million in fees , it ranks among the top four global DEXs and leads on zkSync . It also holds 7th place in Worldchain's rankings , with over 36 million user impressions showcasing strong engagement. To further enhance the launch of AI agent projects on A(i)gentFi, Holdstation has introduced key initiatives: The Role of HOLD in A(i)gentFi HOLD, Holdstation's governance token, serves as the backbone of A(i)gentFi, ensuring seamless integration and growth within the platform. Key features include: The Path Forward A(i)gentFi represents Holdstation's commitment to innovation and decentralized AI solutions. With ZKsync's support, a robust fee-sharing model, and a focus on real-world applications, A(i)gentFi is poised to redefine blockchain-powered AI. As AI agents continue to grow in prominence, A(i)gentFi offers a platform that empowers developers and users alike, fostering collaboration, innovation, and adoption. Holdstation invites the community to join this journey and shape the future of decentralized AI. Useful links Whitepaper | Website | DeFutures Exchange | Documentation Twitter | Discord | Telegram Contact: Nam Le [email protected] Disclaimer: This content is provided by Holdstation. The statements, views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the content provider. The information provided in this press release is not a solicitation for investment, nor is it intended as investment advice, financial advice, or trading advice. It is strongly recommended you practice due diligence, including consultation with a professional financial advisor, before investing in or trading cryptocurrency and securities. Please conduct your own research and invest at your own risk. Photos accompanying this announcement are available at: https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/49cfc335-9194-40ee-9d07-5534d173bba7 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/fa5d4f2d-b5dc-4723-be9f-f568b2ef5b81 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/57096c2e-5790-4947-99e1-9e280743f784 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a91b04c2-1dee-4d2e-a0fc-e658f15b695d https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/8c1f89bb-527c-4949-a08e-a5666f3be1acAuthored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Crazed MSNBC hack Joy Reid has again suggested that her viewers should avoid their own family members if they voted for president Trump. In a demented rant, Reid suggested that leftists shun their relatives at Thanksgiving, and that they be afraid because they might get “turned in” to the MAGA authorities... or something. “People are rightfully alarmed. They have a reason to be alarmed,” Reid rambled in the video posted to social media. She continued, “And if you would vote for that, people may not feel so confident that they’re safe with you.” “This is not crazy,” she said, sounding crazy. “This is legitimate feelings of fear of you and a feeling that you might not be someone they could trust ,” Reid added. “If this thing goes way south, autocracies go south real fast, and things get ugly, and people get asked to do things, and turn people in, and point people out, and turn on them,” she further garbled. “Autocracy and fascism are things that are legitimate to be afraid of. So you may want to step back,” Reid proclaimed. MSNBC host Joy Reid: Stay away from pro Trump family members since they ENDED democracy, may turn you in pic.twitter.com/3v1UGKeSdT Imagine being this paranoid, thinking that everything you don’t agree with is fascism. Imagine permanently believing you’re going to be rounded up and thrown into a camp by imaginary MAGA jackboots. It’s completely mental. Reid also made similar remarks on her show last week while interviewing Dr. Amanda Calhoun, a third-year Psychiatry Resident at Yale School of Medicine who suggested that people avoid their own family members following Trump’s victory. When Reid is inevitably fired, whether Elon Musk decides to become her boss or not, this is all you’ll see of her. Deranged selfie rant videos filmed on her iPhone from her living room. Something to look forward to. * * * Your support is crucial in helping us defeat mass censorship. Please consider donating via Locals or check out our unique merch . Follow us on X @ModernityNews .
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C (AP) — Leo Colimerio scored 27 points and Queens University held off Gardner-Webb 85-83 on Saturday. Colimerio shot 8 for 12 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 8 of 9 from the free-throw line for the Royals (6-5). He made two foul shots with 9 seconds left to give the Royals a four-point lead. Malcolm Wilson scored 11 points, finishing 5 of 6 from the floor. Nasir Mann shot 3 for 6, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with nine points. Darryl Simmons II finished with 23 points and two steals for the Runnin' Bulldogs (4-7). Jamaine Mann added 18 points and seven rebounds. Pharell Boyogueno had nine points and four assists. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .