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‘Red One’ Writer Talks Film’s Hopeful Ending, ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ Sequel and Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tokyo Drift’ FandomThrough 12 games, the Indianapolis Colts ' highest-ranked player in fantasy football has been quarterback Anthony Richardson, who has only competed in eight contests this season. According to FantasyPros , Richardson ranks as the 59th-highest scorer, while the next-highest option out of Indianapolis is running back Jonathan Taylor at 65. The only other Colt in the top 100 is kicker Matt Gay. Although the Colts are not a well-rounded squad in terms of high-scoring fantasy options, their two best bets are once again on the table for starting consideration ahead of a Week 13 contest against the New England Patriots. Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Anthony Richardson The stat sheet is not always what it seems in the NFL, especially when it comes to quarterback play. Completion percentage does not consider drops, nor does it factor in throws under pressure. Richardson may have finished the Week 12 loss to the Detroit Lions with a 39% completion rate, but many of those incomplete passes were as a result of drops by the likes of tight ends Alec Ogletree and Kylen Granson in the end zone. The second-year Indianapolis quarterback finished with 172 passing yards and no touchdowns or interceptions. Yet on the ground, Richardson picked up 61 yards on just 10 carries. The Florida alum has played in seven complete games this season, and he has compiled more than 200 yards in six of them. Richardson's dual-threat approach makes him a consistently intriguing fantasy option, and his status is always dependent on matchup. Indianapolis faces the New England Patriots in Week 13, slotting Richardson in as the 14th-best option this week according to FantasyPros . The Patriots allow the 13th-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks with an average of 16.57 points. New England has surrendered 20 touchdowns and more than 2,800 yards to the quarterback of its weekly foe. The Patriots' four interceptions is the third-least in the NFL as well, giving Richardson a particularly appealing matchup. While the Colts' WR1 Josh Downs is doubtful to play against New England, Richardson has done a good job mixing in targets like Michael Pittman Jr. and Alec Pierce as well. The Verdict: Start 'Em Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Jonathan Taylor After scoring at least 11 fantasy points in his first five games of the 2024 season, Taylor has entered a bit of a cold spell during his last four contests. Aside from a strong showing against the Buffalo Bills in Week 10, Taylor has not scored more than nine points in three of his last four games. Of Taylor's last 35 rushes , his longest gain has been 14 yards. Taylor has been too consistent during his time in the NFL to be written off completely, but his fantasy stock has dipped a bit to the point of not considering him a no-brainer starting option every week. However, FantasyPros still ranks him as the 10th-best running back option for Week 13 with a four-star matchup against New England. The Patriots allow the 13th-most fantasy points to opposing running backs, giving up the fourth-most yards and the fifth-most touchdowns. Sure, Taylor may not look his best as of late, but he is still too good to keep on your bench against an average New England defense. The Verdict: Start 'Em MORE NFL: Where the Colts stand in the AFC playoff picture in Week 13Will Utah State or Boise State forfeit vs. San Jose State in the Mountain West semifinals?
Of the many, many Biden-era policies that the new Trump administration is expected to reverse, it appears that the pending TikTok ban is high on the list. After promising to save TikTok on the campaign trail, his spokeswoman last week confirmed that Trump’s plans to deliver. Since almost everyone — including Trump himself — as well as many companies utilize the technology, reeling in the ban is good politics and smart policy. Coincidentally, it is also consistent with the stance taken by President-elect Donald Trump’s pal and nominee to head the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose populist and libertarian views will likely help shape Trump 2.0 even beyond the department. Much like what has come to be known as Barack Obama’s “Facebook election” in 2008, the 2024 cycle might well be known as the “TikTok election.” Trump joined with Vice President Kamala Harris and candidates from federal to local levels in embracing the app unequivocally and successfully, quickly gaining millions of followers almost overnight. From rowdy rallies to ebullient encouragement from supporters in every part of the country and soundbites hitting at opponents and detractors, to the now-iconic dance moves, the Trump campaign made its way into the history books with a good deal of help from his TikTok content. This was no accident. The president-elect and his campaign knew that connecting with young voters, especially those Gen-Z voters going to the polls for the first time, would be a critical part of the coalition that could return him to the White House. An NBC News poll taken last week showed that among first time voters, Trump’s support grew a whopping 22% from 2020 to 2024. As the Trump team recognized, these voters get their news and information largely from social media, and many from TikTok in particular, and little if any from traditional media outlets. Back to RFK, Jr. As a key advisor and voice in Trump world, he has been a similarly strong advocate for protecting TikTok and undoing the legislation that now threatens to ban the app. Last Spring, Kennedy, with more than three million followers of his own, came out publicly against a ban and committed to filing a lawsuit to fight it. In a post on X, Kennedy wrote: “Don’t be fooled — the TikTok ban is not about China harvesting your data. That’s a smoke screen. Intelligence agencies from lots of countries, especially ours, are harvesting your data from everywhere all the time. TikTok isn’t even majority Chinese-owned, and the company agreed to put its data behind a U.S. firewall. The Biden administration rejected that deal. Congress and the administration don’t understand that TikTok is an entrepreneurial platform for thousands of American young people. They want to screw them over just so they can pretend to be tough on China.” The initial misinformation and propaganda against TikTok when the ban was first proposed came in heavy and hard, and many people initially bought it. Myself included. I thought, without having even logged on, TikTok was garbage (wrong) and admittedly I can be pretty gullible when it comes to suggestions of Chinese chicanery. Nobody’s perfect. But I digress. The power of populism at this uniquely American moment is golden — an opportunity to give voices to the voiceless and an ear to those previously unheard. It is a good thing that both Trump and Kennedy understand that banning social media which is now a fact of American life, no matter what the app or the platform, is an attack on free speech and the populist power now driving American politics. Any politician still advocating for a TikTok ban is going against that populist sentiment and may want to re-think it — as even I have — lest they soon be looking for a new line of work. Christian Josi is the founder and managing director of C. Josi & Company, a global communications and public affairs resource organization. The views and opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of the Daily Caller News Foundation. All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org .The Detroit Lions (10-1) will play their annual Thanksgiving Day game on Thursday against NFC North foe, the Chicago Bears (4-7), at Ford Field. The Lions are flying high, winners of nine consecutive games and off to their best start since the franchise began in 1934. They'll be going up against a Bears team that has been reeling losers of four straight, including two against Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings. The Lions are a little banged up heading into the contest, as they'll be without punt returner/wide receiver Kalif Raymond, offensive lineman Taylor Decker and cornerback Carlton Davis II. Amon-Ra St. Brown and David Montgomery are also questionable to play, according to the team's final injury report on Wednesday. Related: Lions injury report: Davis, Decker, Raymond out vs. Bears Follow us on Facebook The Bears have the edge in the all-time series, as Detroit is 78-105-5 against Chicago. The Lions lost the most recent game in December of last year but had the past three straight before that. Here's a look at what to expect and keys to watch as the Lions go for their 11th win on Thursday in front of their home fans. Why I'm Confident Josh: Lions Offense You know an offense has been playing well when their “down” week still saw them amass 390 yards and put up 24 points. That’s how good Detroit’s group has been, and they’ll match up with a Bears defense that has allowed 24.5 points per game over the past four weeks, ranking in the bottom-half of the league. Tommy: Teams of Two Tales The Lions are having an historic season for all the good reasons and it's a matchup against a team that is on the opposite side of that. While the Bears have been able to keep games close the past two weeks against NFC North opponents, the Lions will be their toughest challenge and Detroit should have all the confidence in the world heading into the contest. Why I'm Concerned Josh: Bears QB Caleb Williams For most of this season, Caleb Williams and Chicago’s offense have looked lost against any decent team. However, since the Bears changed offensive coordinators, there’s been a noticeable shift. Williams has had two of his best games, looked much more comfortable, has made some incredible throws and is effectively using his legs to extend plays and scramble for yards. Earlier in the year, this might’ve been a cakewalk for Detroit’s defense but it’ll be a test on Thursday. Tommy: Division Matchup It doesn't really matter at the end of the day what the records say, this is still an NFC North matchup and could be close just like Detroit's and Chicago's other two games this season against Minnesota and Green Bay. The Bears have showed promise the past two weeks in keeping the game close, so it'll be a proper test for the Lions, who as of late have been blowing out teams. Related: Lions' Kalif Raymond placed on IR, expected back for playoffs Key Matchup Josh: Lions Defensive Backs vs. Bears WR DJ Moore Since Thomas Brown took over play-calling for Chicago, Moore has gotten eight touches each game and racked up 186 total yards — his best two-game stretch of the season. Carlton Davis III has been fantastic for Detroit lately, but he’s banged up and may not be ready to go, which could force Terrion Arnold onto Moore. Whoever gets the assignment may need some help to prevent Moore from making an impact. Tommy: Bears WR Keenan Allen vs. Lions Defense Allen has seen the ball more from Caleb Williams, especially when DJ Moore is covered most of the game. The wide receiver hauled in nine catches for 86 yards and a touchdown against the Vikings last week, his best performance by far. He also torched the Lions defense last year with the Los Angeles Chargers, snagging 11 catches for 175 yards and two touchdowns. The Lions are without Davis II and have inexperience at the cornerback position with Terrion Arnold. Look for the Bears to continue feeding the former All-Pro on Thursday. All Eyes On Josh: Detroit's Defense Remarkably, the Lions are the only defense in the NFL to not yet allow multiple passing touchdowns in a game this season. With Chicago playing better and Detroit possibly down its top corner in Carlton Davis III, this will be a tough matchup for the Lions. Can they keep that streak alive and end the Thanksgiving losing streak? Tommy: Lions RB David Montgomery Just like Bears running back D'Andre Swift is facing his former team on Thursday, Montgomery will be doing the same, if he plays. As of Wednesday's final injury report, the running back is ruled as questionable with a shoulder injury he suffered against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Chicago has allowed over 100 yards to a rusher. in eight of 11 games this season, and will have their hands full with Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs. Prediction Josh: 38-24 Lions Detroit leads the league in points per game at 32.7 but that jumps to 37.6 in home games — also best in the NFL. The Bears, meanwhile, average just 13.3 points per road game, the fewest in the league. Again, Chicago has looked much better the past two weeks and will be tough, but the Lions’ losing streak on Thanksgiving finally comes to an end. Tommy: 34-27 Lions Look, it's easy to say this will be a blowout. However, the Bears could very well keep this a close game throughout and possibly have a chance to win it if some things bounce their way. In 11 games this year, Chicago has played in seven one-possession games. Look for an eighth but Detroit comes out on top. Season Records Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesWASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump on Sunday pushed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine, describing it as part of his active efforts as president-elect to end the war despite being weeks from taking office. “Zelensky and Ukraine would like to make a deal and stop the madness," Trump wrote on social media, referring to Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.
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Patiala: Former Rajya Sabha MP Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa on Saturday performed sewa (service) at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib in Anandpur Sahib of Ropar district as per the religious punishment imposed on him by the Akal Takht. He will continue the service on Sunday as well. On Saturday, he served as a guard outside Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib for one hour, listened to gurbani kirtan for another hour, and then washed utensils for an additional hour. Later interacting with the media, Dhindsa condemned the gunfire at Darbar Sahib, Amritsar, terming it as “unfortunate”. He said the deteriorating law and order situation in the state was concerning. The senior leader also said as per the directives of the Akal Takht, whoever was elected as the president by party members, would be recognised by all. In response to a media query about his acceptance of Sukhbir, if he was again elected as the party president, Dhindsa said: “Why would he (Sukhbir) not be accepted if elected again? Whosoever is elected will be accepted. We also want the new generation to take over.” Sukhbir and other Akali leaders rendered their services at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib on Thursday and Friday. Dhindsa, however, couldn’t join them due to poor health. We also published the following articles recently Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa performs sewa at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib; says well accept Sukhbir if elected again Former MP Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa carried out religious services at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib following a directive from Sri Akal Takht Sahib. He condemned the recent gunfire incident at Darbar Sahib, Amritsar, citing concerns about Punjab's law and order. Dhindsa affirmed acceptance of the party's elected president, including Sukhbir Badal, emphasizing the need for Akali Dal unity and generational transition. Sukhbir Singh Badal performs service at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib under tight security in Ropar Sukhbir Singh Badal, under religious punishment, performed service at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib alongside other Akali leaders. Tight security, including a three-layered police arrangement, was in place following an attempt on Badal's life at the Golden Temple. He performed various seva duties, including holding a spear and washing utensils. Bikram Singh Majithia also served at the Takht, reciting prayers. Sukhbir Singh Badal continues religious service at Takht Kesgarh Sahib amid tight security after assassination attempt Sukhbir Singh Badal continued his religious penance at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, serving as a 'sewadar' under tight security following a recent attempted shooting at the Golden Temple. He performed various services, including holding a spear and washing utensils. His wife, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, joined him. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .
Sports on TV for Thursday, Dec. 19Seahawks are optimistic again and set to battle Cardinals for the NFC West leadChildren of the wealthy and connected get special admissions consideration at some elite U.S. universities, according to new filings in a class-action lawsuit originally brought against 17 schools. Georgetown’s then-president, for example, listed a prospective student on his “president’s list” after meeting her and her wealthy father at an Idaho conference known as “summer camp for billionaires,” according to Tuesday court filings in the price-fixing lawsuit filed in Chicago federal court in 2022. Although it’s always been assumed that such favoritism exists, the filings offer a rare peek at the often secret deliberations of university heads and admissions officials. They show how schools admit otherwise unqualified wealthy children because their parents have connections and could possibly donate large sums down the line, raising questions about fairness. Stuart Schmill, the dean of admissions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, wrote in a 2018 email that the university admitted four out of six applicants recommended by then-board chairman Robert Millard, including two who “we would really not have otherwise admitted.” The two others were not admitted because they were “not in the ball park, or the push from him was not as strong.” In the email, Schmill said Millard was careful to play down his influence on admissions decisions, but he said the chair also sent notes on all six students and later met with Schmill to share insight “into who he thought was more of a priority.” The filings are the latest salvo in a lawsuit that claims that 17 of the nation’s most prestigious colleges colluded to reduce the competition for prospective students and drive down the amount of financial aid they would offer, all while giving special preference to the children of wealthy donors. “That illegal collusion resulted in the defendants providing far less aid to students than would have been provided in a free market,” said Robert Gilbert, an attorney for the plaintiffs. Since the lawsuit was filed, 10 of the schools have reached settlements to pay out a total of $284 million, including payments of up to $2,000 to current or former students whose financial aid might have been shortchanged over a period of more than two decades. They are Brown, the University of Chicago, Columbia, Dartmouth, Duke, Emory, Northwestern, Rice, Vanderbilt and Yale. Johns Hopkins is working on a settlement and the six schools still fighting the lawsuit are the California Institute of Technology, Cornell, Georgetown, MIT, Notre Dame and the University of Pennsylvania. MIT called the lawsuit and the claims about admissions favoritism baseless. “MIT has no history of wealth favoritism in its admissions; quite the opposite,” university spokesperson Kimberly Allen said. “After years of discovery in which millions of documents were produced that provide an overwhelming record of independence in our admissions process, plaintiffs could cite just a single instance in which the recommendation of a board member helped sway the decisions for two undergraduate applicants." In a statement, Penn also said the case is meritless that the evidence shows that it doesn't favor students whose families have donated or pledged money to the Ivy League school. “Plaintiffs’ whole case is an attempt to embarrass the University about its purported admission practices on issues totally unrelated to this case," the school said. Notre Dame officials also called the case baseless. “We are confident that every student admitted to Notre Dame is fully qualified and ready to succeed,” a university spokesperson said in a statement. The South Bend, Indiana, school, though, did apparently admit wealthy students with subpar academic backgrounds. According to the new court filings, Don Bishop, who was then associate vice president for enrollment at Notre Dame, bluntly wrote about the “special interest” admits in a 2012 email, saying that year's crop had poorer academic records than the previous year's. The 2012 group included 38 applicants who were given a “very low” academic rating, Bishop wrote. He said those students represented “massive allowances to the power of the family connections and funding history,” adding that “we allowed their high gifting or potential gifting to influence our choices more this year than last year.” The final line of his email: “Sure hope the wealthy next year raise a few more smart kids!” Some of the examples pointed to in this week's court filings showed that just being able to pay full tuition would give students an advantage. During a deposition, a former Vanderbilt admissions director said that in some cases, a student would get an edge on the waitlist if they didn’t need financial aid. The 17 schools were part of a decades-old group that got permission from Congress to come up with a shared approach to awarding financial aid. Such an arrangement might otherwise violate antitrust laws, but Congress allowed it as long as the colleges all had need-blind admissions policies, meaning they wouldn't consider a student’s financial situation when deciding who gets in. The lawsuit argues that many colleges claimed to be need-blind but routinely favored the children of alumni and donors. In doing so, the suit says, the colleges violated the Congressional exemption and tainted the entire organization. The group dissolved in recent years when the provision allowing the collaboration expired. The Associated Press’ education coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP’s standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP.org .
The Assad regime’s brutal half-century-long grip on Syria has come to end, in a stunning defeat by opposition insurgents who seized control of Damascus on Sunday after more than 13 years of civil war. In extraordinary scenes, jubilant crowds took to the streets waving a revolutionary flag and shouting “Freedom”, as the capital was littered with the discarded uniforms of government forces. Families of relatives left to rot for years in the regime’s notorious prisons waited anxiously for news of loved ones as videos showed fighters freeing thousands from jails across the country. Others gleefully ransacked the presidential palace and residence, rifling through luxury designer items belonging to the long-term dictator, after President Bashar al-Assad, along with his wife Asmaa and their two children, as well as top officials, vanished. Russia, a close ally that has propped up the regime for years and will see this as a major blow, said Assad left the country after negotiations with rebel groups and had given instructions to transfer power peacefully. Late on Sunday, Russian state media said Assad and his family had been granted asylum and were in Moscow. World leaders including Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the end of the Assad regime, albeit amid concerns about what comes next for the war-torn region. Assad’s sudden overthrow at the hands of a Turkish-backed revolt with roots in jihadist Sunni Islam, limits Iran’s ability to spread weapons to its allies and could cost Russia its Mediterranean naval base. It also paves the way for millions of refugees scattered for more than a decade in camps across Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan to finally return home. For Syrians, it brought a sudden unexpected end to a war that had been in deep freeze for years, with hundreds of thousands already dead, cities pounded to dust, an economy hollowed out by global sanctions and no resolution in sight. Families who had been cowering in their homes and fearing more bloody battles ahead, emerged on Sunday to celebrate. “It was one of the smoothest transitions ever,” Mariam told from a town on the outskirts of the capital. “We thought there would be blood soaking the streets, but no one wanted to fight for Assad any more. Finally, Syrians can be proud of being Syrian.” “I can’t stop crying,” added Ahmed, who owns a clothes shop also in a town near the capital. “I can’t believe he has been defeated.” A fighter among the opposition ranks, who fought in the battles against regime forces in Idlib, Aleppo, Hama and Homs over the past week, told the battle against Assad had been one “for everyone”. He said he hoped the country’s myriad factions could now come together. “We are fighting for Syria for everyone: Muslims, Christians, Alawites, Druze – we are fighting for a Syria that is for all,” he added. The Islamist group (HTS), the largest and , said Syria was now free from the “tyrant” . The rebels said they had entered the capital with no sign of army deployments. Thousands in cars and on foot congregated at a main square in Damascus waving and chanting after half a century of Assad family rule. Syria’s army command notified officers that , but later added that it was continuing operations against “terrorist groups” in the key cities of Hama and Homs and in the Deraa countryside. Assad, who has not spoken in public since the sudden rebel advance a week ago, has fled Damascus, the Russian foreign ministry said. His government – known for generations as heading one of the harshest police states in the entire Middle East with hundreds of thousands of political prisoners in its gulag – melted away overnight. Leading rebel commander Abu Mohammed al-Golani said there was no room for turning back and said the group was determined to continue the path they started in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Rebel Commander Hassan Abdul-Ghani said “In the midst of victory” they should not forget those who died fighting “and paved the way for us towards the capital”. The insurgents also dealt a major blow to the influence of Russia and Iran in the heart of the region – key allies who propped up Assad during critical periods in the conflict. Since the rebels swept into Aleppo a week ago, government defences have crumbled across the country as insurgents seized a string of major cities and rose up in places where the rebellion had long seemed over. After years locked behind frozen front lines, the insurgents burst out of their northwestern stronghold in Idlib and pushed the swiftest battlefield advance by either side since a street uprising against President Assad mushroomed into civil war more than a decade ago. The collapse followed a seismic shift in the balance of power in the Middle East after the leadership of Lebanon’s Iran-backed militant Hezbollah, a lynchpin of Assad’s battlefield force, were killed over the past two months. Russia, Assad’s other key ally, has been embroiled in a ruinous war in Ukraine. Emma Beals, a non-resident fellow of the Middle East Institute and a leading Syria expert, said that while geopolitics played a major role in the regime overthrow, “ultimately this is a phenomenal set of events caused by Syrians themselves”. “It was a perfect storm, where everything aligns,” she said. “But at the end of the day, people are tired, they want something new. “In regime areas there was an economic collapse, a huge loss of life in army and other social shocks. Even after fighting ended, people saw no benefits. Instead they saw regime cronies getting the contracts and getting wealthier as they got poorer.” But she warned that the “hard work starts tomorrow” and that trying to bring together so many warring factions in such a devastated country will be a major challenge. “The huge flip in power and the speed with which this happened is going to make the security situation of the next weeks, and the provision of services alongside that, hard,” she explained. “There is also the discussion about who’s in the transitional government, [and] what the next steps are.” When the celebrations fade, Syria’s new leaders will face the daunting task of trying to deliver stability to a diverse country with competing factions that will need billions of dollars in aid and investments to rebuild. The Syrian rebel coalition, for its part, said it is continuing work to complete the transfer of power to a transitional governing body with full executive powers. “The great Syrian revolution has moved from the stage of struggle to overthrow the Assad regime to the struggle to build a Syria together that befits the sacrifices of its people,” the rebels said in a statement. But there were already clashes erupting with other factions. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, who control the northeast of the country and are backed by the United States, said they were already locked in battles with Turkish-backed opposition forces over the northwestern city of Manbij. The pace of events has stunned Arab capitals and raised fears of a new wave of regional instability. It marks a turning point for Syria, shattered by years of war which has turned cities to rubble, killed hundreds of thousands of people, and forced millions abroad as refugees. The United States will continue to maintain its presence in eastern Syria and will take measures necessary to prevent a resurgence of the Islamic State, deputy assistant secretary of defence for the Middle East, Daniel Shapiro, said. HTS, which spearheaded the rebel advances across western Syria, was formerly an al-Qaeda affiliate known as the Nusra Front until its leader, Abu Mohammed al-Golani, severed ties with the global jihadist movement in 2016. Golani’s outfit is the country’s strongest rebel group and some Syrians remain fearful it will impose draconian Islamist rule or instigate reprisals. Even after Assad had fled, Israel continued to strike targets associated with his government and its Iranian-backed allies, including one in Damascus where Israel had previously accused Iran of developing missiles. Benjamin Netanyahu said the toppling of Assad could make it easier for Israel to reach a ceasefire deal to free hostages in Gaza. The UK said it welcomed the fall of Assad’s “barbaric regime”. “The Syrian people have suffered under Assad’s barbaric regime for too long and we welcome his departure,” Sir Keir said in a statement on Sunday. “Our focus is now on ensuring a political solution prevails, and peace and stability is restored. “We call on all sides to protect civilians and minorities, and ensure essential aid can reach the most vulnerable in the coming hours and days.”A 26-year-old man who crashed his car into a fence and a parked car while more than four times over the legal limit will be off the road for nearly two years. or signup to continue reading The impact of the crash pushed the parked car into a wall of a house, with the occupants woken by a "loud bang". The man, who cannot be named due to a non-conviction, pleaded guilty in the Bendigo Magistrates' Court on November 22 to drink driving after a night at a friend's house ended with a broken clavicle and thousands of dollars in damage to the car and the house. The court heard he had been drinking with friends on the night of July 28, with the group finishing off two bottles of spirits and numerous bottles of beer. At around 4:20am on July 28 the man was driving home on Hope Street towards the intersection with Drought Street. Given the wet conditions and his state of intoxication he failed to stop at the intersection and drove through the fence of a Drought Street property, the court heard. The man's car then collided with a car parked at the home, with the stationary car pushed into the wall of the house. It was estimated the damage to the car and home was around $10,000 and $5000, respectively. The court heard that if the victim's car had not been parked there the man could have ploughed straight into the house, with the chance somebody could have being killed. After the occupants of the home were awoken, they went outside to investigate saw the 26-year-old in pain. He had a broken clavicle and when police arrived he had slurred speech and was taken to hospital. The court heard a blood sample was taken which later returned a positive reading of 0.206. During his interview with police the man said he was afraid he was going to hit a tree and ended up colliding with a curb before crashing through the property's fence. Magistrate Megan Aumair labelled his actions on the night "outrageous" and "spine-tingling" and said "the community expects" serious matters of drink driving to be punished. "There must be a message sent to you and others who think this is a good idea," Ms Aumair said. 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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston premiere of a short film titled Mildred 4 a Million is coming up. It was written and directed by Houston native and High School for the Performing and Visual Arts alum Kim Peeler Callaway. Callaway joined Eyewitness News live to talk about the short. The film is about generational gaps, stereotypes, technology, and relationships. Marla Gibbs' character was inspired by Callaway's own grandmother, who is in her mid-90s. In the movie, Gibbs' character, Mildred, is having a hard time connecting with her young granddaughter. She comes up with a plan to get her attention with attempts to go viral on social media. Hilarity ensues. Callaway said she wanted to have a Houston premiere so that her grandmother could attend. Mildred 4 a Million is showing at the Memorial City Cinemark on Monday, Dec. 23 at 6 p.m. Tickets are still available online. For updates on this story, follow Briana Conner on Facebook , X and Instagram .Some elite US universities favor wealthy students in admissions decisions, lawsuit alleges
Sunday, December 8, 2024 Facebook Instagram Twitter WhatsApp Youtube Personal Finance Education Entertainment Jobs Alert Sports Hindi Technology Complaint Redressal. Fact-Checking Policy Correction policy Authors and Team DNPA Code of Ethics Onwership and Funding Cookie Policy Terms of Service Disclaimer Contact US About Us More Search Home India Rain Alert: There will be rain in UP for two days amidst... India Rain Alert: There will be rain in UP for two days amidst the cold, know the condition of your state By Shyamu Maurya December 8, 2024 0 15 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram Rain Alert: There will be rain in UP for two days amidst the cold, know the condition of your state Rain Alert: Talking about the weather of North India, a new Western Disturbance is about to arrive. Due to this, there will be rain in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh on 8th and 9th December. UP Rain Alert: Amidst the cold in North India, the weather is going to change in many states. On 8 and 9 December, many states including Western UP, Punjab, Haryana will receive rain for two days. Due to the rain in the cold, people may have to face more difficulties. This rain is happening due to Western Disturbance, whose effect will be seen in the hilly and plain areas till 8-11 December. Apart from this, the low pressure area formed in the Bay of Bengal will also cause heavy rain in the south till 10-13 December. Due to the low pressure area, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal will receive light to moderate and heavy rains at many places. Such weather will be seen from 10-13 December, while there is a heavy rain alert in coastal Tamil Nadu on 12 December. Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam are going to receive rain on 11 and 12 December. At the same time, Kerala and Mahe are going to witness heavy rains on 11-13 December. Talking about the weather of North India, a new Western Disturbance is going to come. Due to this, there will be rain in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh on 8 and 9 December. At the same time, dense fog will be seen in Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura on 9, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Jharkhand on 8-10 December, Uttar Pradesh on 9-12 December, Sub Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim till 10 December, Himachal Pradesh till 10-12 December. Cold wave conditions are going to prevail in North Rajasthan till 9-13 December. These days the minimum temperature in North West India is between 5-10 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature in Madhya Pradesh and the states of East India is between 15-20 degrees. At the same time, the minimum temperature in Hisar, Haryana has been recorded at 4.5 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department has forecast that except Rajasthan, the minimum temperature in the rest of North West India is going to increase by two to three degrees Celsius. The temperature will drop by two to three degrees Celsius for two days. In Rajasthan, the minimum temperature may drop by two to three degrees Celsius in the next five days. Whereas, in Maharashtra, the minimum temperature will drop by three to four degrees Celsius in the next four days. Apart from this, the minimum temperature in Gujarat is going to drop by two to four degrees Celsius in the next two days. Join Informal Newz Tags Rain alert Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram Previous article Scholarship News: Good news for Indians! You will get this many lakh rupees every year for studying in France Shyamu Maurya Shyamu has done Degree in Fine Arts and has knowledge about bollywood industry. He started writing in 2018. Since then he has been associated with Informalnewz. 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BOSTON, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amwell ® (NYSE: AMWL), a leader in digital care, has announced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Mark Hirschhorn will take on an expanded role as chief operating officer, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Hirschhorn will now oversee the company's operational and growth strategies, including the clinical, sales and marketing teams, while continuing his responsibilities as CFO. This move reflects Amwell’s commitment to scale its innovative solutions to meet the growing demand for digital healthcare. "Since joining Amwell, Mark has proven himself to be a strong leader, and we’re thrilled to have him step into this expanded role," said Ido Schoenberg, M.D., CEO and chairman of Amwell. "Mark’s operational experience, coupled with his extensive financial acumen, will help us continue to streamline the Amwell portfolio of services and pursue core channels of profitable growth while powering the digital care aspirations of our clients. With these changes, we enable a higher level of focus on our mission of connecting and empowering providers, insurers, and innovators to deliver more accessible, affordable, high-quality care for the benefit of all stakeholders. We also solidify our confidence in our path to cash flow positive in 2026." "I am eager to take on the additional responsibilities as COO," said Hirschhorn. "I look forward to working closely with our talented and streamlined leadership team to sharpen our operational focus on key priorities, drive greater efficiencies, optimize cash flow and deliver profitable growth while pursuing our mission to redefine healthcare delivery through technology-driven solutions." As Amwell continues to streamline processes and drive alignment, two executives will leave the company. Chief Commercial and Growth Officer Kathy Weiler, and Chief Operating Officer Kurt Knight, will depart Amwell at the end of the year. Over her tenure, Weiler has contributed to meaningful cost initiatives while transforming the company’s growth organization. Knight has provided substantial leadership over his 14-year tenure, including key roles in strategy, M&A, the company’s IPO, rapidly scaling operations through the COVID-19 pandemic, and building and managing the company’s affiliated network of providers, Amwell Medical Group ® , a strategic service for payer and provider organizations. “Kathy’s leadership led to the creation of a formally structured and professionalized growth organization, which has had a meaningful and lasting impact on our business. Kurt is a foundational partner in Amwell. He has made an incredible contribution to our company over many years. He played a major role in transforming Amwell into the company it is today, and I am forever grateful. I thank both leaders for their contributions to Amwell,” said Schoenberg. About Amwell Amwell is a leading hybrid care, delivery enablement platform in the United States and globally, connecting and enabling providers, payers, patients, and innovators to deliver greater access to more affordable, higher quality care. Amwell believes that hybrid care delivery will transform healthcare. We offer a single, comprehensive platform to support all digital health needs from urgent to acute and post-acute care, as well as chronic care management and healthy living. With nearly two decades of experience, Amwell powers the digital care of more than 50 health plans, which collectively represent more than 100 million covered lives, and many of the nation’s largest health systems. For more information, please visit https://business.amwell.com/ . ©2024 American Well Corporation. All rights reserved. Amwell®, SilverCloud®, Amwell Converge TM , Carepoint TM , Amwell Medical Group®, and the Amwell Logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of American Well Corporation. 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