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Top Crypto to Buy in January 2025: Analysts Pick Dogecoin, BlockDAG, Shiba Inu & Polkadot as Leading PicksSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Dan Campbell stood at the podium after Detroit blew a 17-point lead to San Francisco in last season's NFC title game and talked about how that might have been the Lions' only shot at reaching the Super Bowl. The coach knew how difficult it would be to maintain that high level of play through injuries, attrition and with a target on their back as a top contender in the NFC. Eleven months later as Campbell and the Lions prepare to return to Levi's Stadium for the first time since that loss , that has proved to be prophetic — for San Francisco instead of Detroit. The Lions (13-2) head into the rematch Monday night with the inside track at the top seed in the NFC playoffs, while the 49ers (6-9) have already been eliminated from postseason contention . The element of revenge for last season's 34-31 loss is secondary for Detroit, considering what's on the line the last two weeks of the season. The Lions can clinch the top seed in the NFC by winning their final two games or with a win against the Niners if Minnesota loses to Green Bay on Sunday. “Anytime we lose, the thought of losing is going to motivate you to not want to lose again, particularly with where you were at,” Campbell said. “So, that’s always going to bring its own level of motivation to it. But this is where we’re at in the season, we know that we need another win, we understand where we’re at in the division and the NFC, so I think it’s all encompassing.” While the Lions have no need to search for motivation, that's not the case for the 49ers, who are playing out the string of a lost season after making losing back-to-back NFC title games in 2021-22 and the Super Bowl last season. A run of injuries to key players like Christian McCaffrey, Trent Williams, Nick Bosa and Brandon Aiyuk, combined with inconsistent play all season have led to the 49ers having nothing to play for in the final two games. “It’s obviously not where you want to be this time of year,” Bosa said. "It’s different, especially watching where we’re at last year against this team. Just that feeling of December, January football is a feeling that I’ve gotten used to being really competitive and being in the mix. I think we’re doing a good job of staying engaged and obviously this is our job, so we’re going to finish it strong. Detroit’s faith in Jameson Williams is paying off, taking advantage of his game-breaking abilities with big plays. Jared Goff heaved an 82-yard touchdown pass over Williams’ shoulders and into his hands in last week’s win at Chicago. Earlier this season, Goff threw 70-, 64- and 52-yard passes for scores to the third-year receiver. “We work on it a ton, him and I do, and it’s a testament to him,” Goff said. “He’s asking for it. He wants that work, and I’m more than happy to give it to him during the week. It’s good. Our connection continues to grow. He’s obviously one of the best deep threats in our league, even when it’s not perfect.” The 49ers head into the game scrambling to put together an offensive line. Williams has been out for more than a month with an ankle injury and his backup at left tackle, Jaylon Moore, is now sidelined by a quadriceps injury. Left guard Aaron Banks injured his knee last week, while his backup Ben Bartch is already out with an ankle injury. That will leave the Niners with two third-stringers protecting Brock Purdy. But Shanahan said he isn’t thinking of sitting Purdy to protect him. “People deal with that throughout the year on other weeks, too,” he said. “I mean, we’ve got a football team. We’ve got to go out and we’ve got two games here and we’ve got to see what guys we can put out there and whatever we do we’re going to put a game plan together to, as best as we can to give us a chance to win.” Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who may have a chance for the second straight offseason to be an NFL head coach, routinely pulls off trick plays and his latest was a doozy. Goff intentionally stumbled after taking a snap and Jahmyr Gibbs went to the ground as their teammates yelled, “fumble,” to fool the Bears on a 21-yard touchdown pass to Sam LaPorta. “Those make you feel good because everybody is invested in it,” Campbell said. “It’s fun. It’s different. It’s sound. “I know it sounds crazy, but it’s sound.” San Francisco kicker Jake Moody is having a rough second season after being drafted in the third round a year ago. Moody has missed seven field goals this season, including a 41-yarder last week at Miami. Moody is just 10 for 16 since coming back from a high ankle sprain in his kicking foot, but Shanahan said he still has confidence in him. “I still feel the same about him, that I believe he’ll be our guy,” Shanahan said. "I mean everyone’s got to perform and do things like that. I think he has had a tough year. Before his high ankle sprain, he missed one. ... I think he was 12 of 13 before that, so I thought he was doing really well." AP Sports Writer Larry Lage contributed to this report. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
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Austin's Own Andre Achtermeier Wins World's Best Employer 2025 Award with eight M CorporationJimmy Carter had the longest post-presidency of anyone to hold the office, and one of the most active. Here is a look back at his life. 1924 — Jimmy Carter was born on Oct. 1 to Earl and Lillian Carter in the small town of Plains, Georgia. 1928 — Earl Carter bought a 350-acre farm 3 miles from Plains in the tiny community of Archery. The Carter family lived in a house on the farm without running water or electricity. 1941 — He graduated from Plains High School and enrolled at Georgia Southwestern College in Americus. 1942 — He transferred to Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. 1943 — Carter’s boyhood dream of being in the Navy becomes a reality as he is appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. 1946 — He received his naval commission and on July 7 married Rosalynn Smith of Plains. They moved to Norfolk, Virginia. 1946-1952 — Carter’s three sons are born, Jack in 1947, Chip in 1950 and Jeff in 1952. 1962-66 — Carter is elected to the Georgia State Senate and serves two terms. 1953 — Carter’s father died and he cut his naval career short to save the family farm. Due to a limited income, Jimmy, Rosalynn and their three sons moved into Public Housing Apartment 9A in Plains. 1966 — He ran for governor, but lost. 1967 — Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s fourth child, Amy, is born. 1971 — He ran for governor again and won the election, becoming Georgia’s 76th governor on Jan. 12. 1974 — Carter announced his candidacy for president. 1976 — Carter was elected 39th president on Nov. 2, narrowly defeating incumbent Gerald Ford. 1978 — U.S. and the Peoples’ Republic of China establish full diplomatic relations. President Carter negotiates and mediates an accord between Egypt and Israel at Camp David. 1979 — The Department of Education is formed. Iranian radicals overrun the U.S. Embassy and seize American hostages. The Strategic Arms Limitations Treaty is signed. 1980 — On March 21, Carter announces that the U.S. will boycott the Olympic Games scheduled in Moscow. A rescue attempt to get American hostages out of Iran is unsuccessful. Carter was defeated in his bid for a second term as president by Ronald Reagan in November. 1981 — President Carter continues to negotiate the release of the American hostages in Iran. Minutes before his term as president is over, the hostages are released. 1982 — Carter became a distinguished professor at Emory University in Atlanta, and founded The Carter Center. The nonpartisan and nonprofit center addresses national and international issues of public policy. 1984 — Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter volunteer one week a year for Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organization that helps needy people in the United States and in other countries renovate and build homes, until 2020. He also taught Sunday school in the Maranatha Baptist Church of Plains from the mid-’80s until 2020. 2002 — Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. 2015 — Carter announced in August he had been diagnosed with melanoma that spread to his brain. 2016 — He said in March that he no longer needed cancer treatment. 2024 — Carter dies at 100 years old. Sources: Cartercenter.org, Plains Historical Preservation Trust, The Associated Press; The Brookings Institution; U.S. Navy; WhiteHouse.gov, GallupThe AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . Purdue athletic director Mike Bobinski promised to give new coach Barry Odom everything he needed to revive the Boilermakers program. Increasing the NIL budget is a solid start. Odom knows what’s coming next — the questions. So naturally, it didn’t take long for the former UNLV coach to be asked one thing he’s likely to hear frequently on the recruiting trail: Could he explain the payment dispute that led to the departure of his starting quarterback, Matthew Sluka, after just three games this season? “I think every story, you look at what you’re able to say, what’s the truth, what’s the reality and what’s fabricated,” Odom said Tuesday at his introductory news conference. “I think you look at that very specific instance there was very open communication from the day the recruiting process started. Everything we did as a staff, as a university, as an athletic department was by the book and by the law.” RELATED COVERAGE Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin calls college football’s crammed calendar ‘a dumb system’ Georgia QB Carson Beck’s status for Sugar Bowl uncertain as he considers treatment options on elbow AP Top 25: Oregon, Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas top poll going into playoff; Tide ranked ahead of SMU How it happened Sluka transferred from Holy Cross to UNLV after twice being selected as a Walter Payton Award finalist. The award goes to the best player in the Football Championship Series. He didn’t last long in Las Vegas. Sluka entered the transfer portal after winning all three starts, claiming he never received a promised $100,000 NIL payment. Odom issued a statement at the time saying the program abided by the “applicable rules.” On Tuesday, he seemed to acknowledge that part of the explanation was a continuing quarterback competition between Sluka and Hajj Malik-Williams, who took over as the starter and led UNLV (10-3) to its best record in 40 years and a second straight Mountain West Conference championship game appearance. Malik-Williams was a second-team all-conference selection. Odom likely will need more detailed answers for prospective recruits if he intends to make the Boilermakers competitive again in a Big Ten with four playoff-bound teams. The pitch Odom does have some advantages at Purdue — a strong alumni base led by former NFL star Drew Brees, a recently renovated stadium, other upgraded facilities and the school’s longtime reputation as the “Cradle of Quarterbacks.” The biggest advantage, though, will be Purdue going all in on NIL money. “We’re going to operate at the full cap,” Bobinski said. “We’re going to be as resourced as anybody in the country, allowing Barry and his staff the ability to go out there and be eyeball to eyeball with everybody we’re competing for, a transfer or from a high school recruiting perspective.” Bobinski said Odom’s results at UNLV were the primary attraction, though. As the Boilermakers continued to struggle in November, Bobinski started studying the revival of a UNLV program that had struggled for decades. What he found was that the man Missouri fired in 2019 after posting a 25-25 record in four seasons had earned a second chance with a Power Four program. “What was accomplished at UNLV these last couple years was nothing short of remarkable,” Bobinski said. “What that shows me is Coach Odom brings a very unique combination of an old-school, traditional football toughness and mindset with ability to operate and adapt to today’s college football environment.” Rebuilding It’s a combination Purdue desperately needs following an embarrassing 2024 season in which it went 1-11 (0-9 Big Ten) and suffered the two most lopsided losses in school history — 66-7 to Notre Dame and 66-0 to Indiana. He takes over a team that lost its final 11 games and did not beat an FBS opponent. Navigating the path back in what’s likely to be the first year of revenue sharing and NIL caps tied to roster limits could be even trickier given what he’s facing. The state’s other two most prominent programs — No. 3 Notre Dame (11-1, No. 5 CFP) and No. 9 Indiana (11-1, No. 8 CFP), will meet in a first-round playoff game on Dec. 20. There are other complications, too. Purdue signed only six recruits on the first day of the early signing period and has 21 players currently in the transfer portal, including All-American safety Dillon Thieneman, starting linebacker Yanni Karlaftis, starting tight end Max Klare and two quarterbacks. “We’ve got to be great evaluators, and then you’ve got to build an offense or a defense and a kicking game around the strengths of our players,” Odom said. “And then we’ve got to be great teachers at making them and teaching them, understanding the reasons we’re calling the play and how important their job is to get that job done.” ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . 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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Dan Campbell stood at the podium after Detroit blew a 17-point lead to San Francisco in last season's NFC title game and talked about how that might have been the Lions' only shot at reaching the Super Bowl. The coach knew how difficult it would be to maintain that high level of play through injuries, attrition and with a target on their back as a top contender in the NFC. Eleven months later as Campbell and the Lions prepare to return to Levi's Stadium for the first time since that loss , that has proved to be prophetic — for San Francisco instead of Detroit. The Lions (13-2) head into the rematch Monday night with the inside track at the top seed in the NFC playoffs, while the 49ers (6-9) have already been eliminated from postseason contention . The element of revenge for last season's 34-31 loss is secondary for Detroit, considering what's on the line the last two weeks of the season. The Lions can clinch the top seed in the NFC by winning their final two games or with a win against the Niners if Minnesota loses to Green Bay on Sunday. “Anytime we lose, the thought of losing is going to motivate you to not want to lose again, particularly with where you were at,” Campbell said. “So, that’s always going to bring its own level of motivation to it. But this is where we’re at in the season, we know that we need another win, we understand where we’re at in the division and the NFC, so I think it’s all encompassing.” While the Lions have no need to search for motivation, that's not the case for the 49ers, who are playing out the string of a lost season after making losing back-to-back NFC title games in 2021-22 and the Super Bowl last season. A run of injuries to key players like Christian McCaffrey, Trent Williams, Nick Bosa and Brandon Aiyuk, combined with inconsistent play all season have led to the 49ers having nothing to play for in the final two games. “It’s obviously not where you want to be this time of year,” Bosa said. "It’s different, especially watching where we’re at last year against this team. Just that feeling of December, January football is a feeling that I’ve gotten used to being really competitive and being in the mix. I think we’re doing a good job of staying engaged and obviously this is our job, so we’re going to finish it strong. Detroit’s faith in Jameson Williams is paying off, taking advantage of his game-breaking abilities with big plays. Jared Goff heaved an 82-yard touchdown pass over Williams’ shoulders and into his hands in last week’s win at Chicago. Earlier this season, Goff threw 70-, 64- and 52-yard passes for scores to the third-year receiver. “We work on it a ton, him and I do, and it’s a testament to him,” Goff said. “He’s asking for it. He wants that work, and I’m more than happy to give it to him during the week. It’s good. Our connection continues to grow. He’s obviously one of the best deep threats in our league, even when it’s not perfect.” The 49ers head into the game scrambling to put together an offensive line. Williams has been out for more than a month with an ankle injury and his backup at left tackle, Jaylon Moore, is now sidelined by a quadriceps injury. Left guard Aaron Banks injured his knee last week, while his backup Ben Bartch is already out with an ankle injury. That will leave the Niners with two third-stringers protecting Brock Purdy. But Shanahan said he isn’t thinking of sitting Purdy to protect him. “People deal with that throughout the year on other weeks, too,” he said. “I mean, we’ve got a football team. We’ve got to go out and we’ve got two games here and we’ve got to see what guys we can put out there and whatever we do we’re going to put a game plan together to, as best as we can to give us a chance to win.” Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who may have a chance for the second straight offseason to be an NFL head coach, routinely pulls off trick plays and his latest was a doozy. Goff intentionally stumbled after taking a snap and Jahmyr Gibbs went to the ground as their teammates yelled, “fumble,” to fool the Bears on a 21-yard touchdown pass to Sam LaPorta. “Those make you feel good because everybody is invested in it,” Campbell said. “It’s fun. It’s different. It’s sound. “I know it sounds crazy, but it’s sound.” San Francisco kicker Jake Moody is having a rough second season after being drafted in the third round a year ago. Moody has missed seven field goals this season, including a 41-yarder last week at Miami. Moody is just 10 for 16 since coming back from a high ankle sprain in his kicking foot, but Shanahan said he still has confidence in him. “I still feel the same about him, that I believe he’ll be our guy,” Shanahan said. "I mean everyone’s got to perform and do things like that. I think he has had a tough year. Before his high ankle sprain, he missed one. ... I think he was 12 of 13 before that, so I thought he was doing really well." AP Sports Writer Larry Lage contributed to this report. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
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I am in heaven each morning." — senada Get it from Amazon for $164.49+ (available in three colors, plus a bundle option with the Aeroccino , Nespresso's milk frother). 17. A Trtl neck pillow with more than 18,000 5-star reviews — need I say more? They'll be able to get some mandatory beauty sleep before arriving at their destination! Promising review : "WOW! Literally life changing; used it on my 11-hour flight to and from Norway to SF and I usually can never sleep on planes, but this did the trick! It’s also super packable and doesn’t take up too much space! " — Julie Cox Get it from Amazon for $64.99+ (available in four colors). 18. An aesthetically-pleasing Beast blender that'll make their kitchen look very fancy while simplifying their smoothie-making routine. It's super compact and comes with a drinking lid and carrying cap for on-the-go deliciousness with fewer dishes to clean! PS: The blending cup also doubles as a portable thermos and comes with a screw-on drinking lid, carry cap, and two straws. "I got this blender last summer, and wow, as someone who had firmly decided I was an 'I don't need a blender' person, I quickly changed my mind after the first use. For starters, it's not as large as those super industrial-strength blenders, and it's so aesthetically-pleasing that I have it out on my counter at all times. Plus, it couldn't be easier to use — just fill the bowl with your ingredients, pulse, and in a matter of ~moments~ you'll have a perfectly uniform blend of whatever you're trying to blitz. I first tried it out on a smoothie made with frozen bananas and peaches (see it in action on TikTok !), and it pulverized the icy fruit like a champ. Best of all? It's a total breeze to clean , which, if I'm being honest, was probably the biggest factor in my having waited so long to add a blender to my kitchen arsenal. I can't recommend it enough, 15/10, no notes." —Britt Promising review: "I have tried so many blenders and they all end up breaking or the blending power won’t be as strong within a few months. This blender has been so great the last few months! Before I purchased the blender, I was worried the blender cup would be too small for my husband's smoothie, but it was a perfect size for us. It’s super easy to use and super easy to clean. The blending power is amazing and the blender isn’t loud either! " — Vanessa Menendez Get it from Amazon for $164.95 (also available in additional colors/styles ). 19. A glorious foot-massaging machine because they should be able to pamper themselves with an at-home foot rub whenever they please. The detachable foot sleeves can be thrown into the wash to keep things from getting too smelly, and there are three kneading and three squeezing intensity levels to choose from. Promising review: "This is an incredible machine for foot pain. It ranges in pressure from 'firm, relaxing massage' to deep kneading. I have issues with my feet and a lot of pain as a result, so I use the medium setting with heat for 15 minutes and then the high setting with heat for 15 minutes. Best 30 minutes of my day. The pressure can be intense at times on the high setting, however, it is exactly what my feet need. Very impressed." — veber Get it from Amazon for $181.97 . 20. A gold-tone mirror tray so absolutely stunning, you may have to snag one for yourself, too. It's an elegant way to store perfume bottles, skincare products, or pretty much anything else they can think of! Promising review: "This tray is solid. Feels sturdy, heavy, and well-constructed. The gold shines well and the mirrored bottom is quality glass. It holds a decent amount of our perfumes, colognes, and bathroom accouterment." — RasBerrie Get it from Amazon for $24.13+ (available in four colors). 21. A Shaker & Spoon Cocktail Club subscription to ~shake~ up their beverage routine with some delicious new flavors. Each month, they'll receive three new recipes and the necessary ingredients (minus the alcohol) to make four servings of each. Bottoms up! What they'll get: Every month they'll receive three cocktail recipes and all of the ingredients with which to make them, aside from the liquor. Ingredients include syrups, bitters, mixers, garnishes, and more. Based in Brooklyn, NY, Shaker & Spoon features a different liquor every month to show just how versatile each one can be when paired with the right ingredients. Promising review: "Our son gave us a gift subscription and then renewed it when we said how much we enjoyed it. We have recommended the monthly box to so many people and intend to give subscriptions as gifts to friends. Not only are the boxes well crafted and detailed, but the company has amazing customer service. We have done an awful lot of subscription boxes ranging from wine, clothes, and personal items to snacks and bespoke gifts. This is the first one that we have wanted to stick with!" — Marta V. Shipping info: If you need a box by a certain date, reach out to Shaker & Spoon by clicking the Contact Seller button (at the bottom of the page) and they'll hook you up with a different box from their vault. For last-minute gifts, there's also an option to download and print out a PDF note to let them know it's on its way! Get a gift subscription from Shaker & Spoon on Cratejoy: a 1-month for $49.92/box, a 3-month for $56.33/box, a 6-month for $53.16/box, or a 12-month for $49.91/box. 22. A cuddly Barefoot Dreams throw blanket , which has a loyal cult following, including none other than Chrissy Teigen and the Kardashians. This comfy throw is bound to earn a permanent spot on their couch, and if you're lucky, they might even share it with you! The blanket is made from 100% polyester microfiber blend that makes it SUPER soft. It can be washed on cold and tumbled dry on low. Promising review: "This is the BEST, softest, coziest blanket. After having one for almost a year, we had to give in and buy another because it became the whole family’s favorite!" — simplysarahxo Get it from Amazon for $125.58 (available in four colors) or Nordstrom for $180 (available in two colors). 23. A cult-fave luxury-scented candle that'll upgrade their space with an upscale smell *and* feel. The divine scent features a blend of jasmine, oud, and sandalwood, so it's basically guaranteed to carry them away to a serene paradise whenever it's lit. Lulu Candles is a US-based small business that specializes in scented candles and perfumes. Promising review : "I enjoy having a scented candle burning in my house. But I don’t like heavy, floral scents, so finding the perfect scent is difficult. This scent is perfect. It doesn’t slap you in the face, it doesn’t cling to your clothes and hair hours after leaving the house. This candle is warm, inviting, and elegant." — Micknan Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in six sizes, in gift box options, in packs of two, and in a variety of scents). 24. A pair of bedazzled safety pin earrings they'll be thrilled to add to their glamorous jewelry collection, especially if they're a fan of understated pieces that still have a decent bling factor! Promising review: "First of all, let me say that these are BEAUTIFUL and look even better in person. They look so expensive and I get compliments every time I wear them. Secondly, I have terribly sensitive ears and these don’t bother me at all. Love love love!" — Ashley Anderson Get them from Amazon for $20.99 . 25. A palm-sized hot stone massager to help them level up their self-care game. Fill it with hot water and they'll enjoy a soothing sensation so they can relax and unwind *without* an expensive trip to the masseuse. Lanshin is an Asian American-owned, Brooklyn-based small biz that was founded by Sandra Lanshin Chiu, who left her job in finance to pursue a degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her beautiful gua sha, massage, and skincare tools are intended to help us "feel present and reconnected to the environment, our minds, and our bodies." Promising review: "This tool is epic. I use it to get knots out of my muscles. It keeps hot to warm for a good 30 minutes. And it fits in your palm perfectly! I'm a hoarder of self-care tools and this little tool is at the top of my list!" — Kim R. Shipping info: Items typically ship within 1–3 business days, and expedited UPS 2nd Day Air and Next Day Air shipping options are available for an additional cost. See full shipping info here . Get it from Lanshin for $41 (originally $59; also available in additional styles ). 26. Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian noise-canceling Bluetooth headphones when the audiophile in your life could use a break that involves some solo time and a soothing playlist or podcast of their choosing. These babies boast up to 40 hours of battery life *and* personalized spatial audio for a premium listening experience. Promising review: "These are the most comfortable over-the-ear headphones I have ever used. Sound quality and noise cancellation is amazing . I can sleep with these on for hours. I work the night shift and drown out the surrounding noise from the kids in order for me to sleep before work! Well, let me tell you, these will give you the quietness you need." — Suecarla Adams Get it from Amazon for $349.95 (available in eight colors). 27. A radiant wine-chilling bucket — it'll make their beloved hosting duties a tad more luxurious. Trust me, they'll be beyond proud to bust this out at the next holiday gathering! It can fit practically any 750-milliliter bottle of wine. Promising review: "Top marks! This wine/bottle cooler is both an elegant AND practical addition for any occasion where you want cooled wine, champagne, or other beverages close at hand. I used it at Thanksgiving for the first time and my company remarked how nice it looked. I like its 'clean' elegant design and it’s more effective than what I’ve used in the past. I also think it would make a lovely hostess or holiday gift!" — Bev Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in stainless steel or a copper finish). 28. And! A VoChill stemless wine glass chiller because their Pinot Grigio should always be precisely chilled without having to resort to ice cubes that'll just water their drink down. They can store this nifty gadget in the freezer and take it out when it's time for an evening ~wine~ down sesh. VoChill is an Austin, Texas-based small business started by a husband and wife after not being able to fully enjoy white wine because it warmed up too much in the heat. Former BuzzFeed Editor Abby Kass LOVES this glass chiller: "I wanted a nice glass of white wine because it paired nicely with my dinner, but realized I didn't have any chilled. Luckily, I remembered that I had put the VoChill in the freezer, so I was able to grab it, attach it to the base, and set my glass of wine in it. It chilled it and kept it cold the whole time I was drinking it. It was so nice. Plus, it was super easy to grab my wine glass when I wanted a drink, and I never felt like the glass would tip or wobble in the "cradle" because there's actually a bit of rubber in it that helps keep glasses of all sizes in place. I was seriously surprised how cold it kept my drink to the last drop. If you like a nice cold glass of white wine (or even a chilled red), I highly suggest keeping this in your freezer because you never really know when you're going to need it." Get it from Amazon for $44.95 (available in three colors and in a pack of two). 29. Fluffy shearling-and-suede lace-up Ugg Neumel boots for anyone with a flawless footwear game who would love to ~step~ it up even more. In typical Ugg fashion, these are next-level warm and comfy but have a chic design that's a bit more elevated than the classic slip-on. Promising review: "So cute. So comfortable. True to size. Love them. Easy on and off. I have worn them a few times, even dressed down with some sweatpants and dressed up with some jeans and a cute shirt. I also have the Ugg jacket that is the same color as the shoes. I love them! If you are on the fence, do it. They are pricy but def worth it. You get what you pay for ." — Samantha Get them from Amazon for $139.95 (available in women's sizes 5–12 and 12 colors). 30. A best-in-class KitchenAid stand mixer to justify the countless hours they spend in the kitchen whipping up baked goods. This thing can do it all: it mixes, it fluffs, it kneads. Basically, it's a baker's dream come true. In addition to whisk and paddle attachments, it comes with a dough hook for all of the bread lovers out there, as well as a pouring shield, which keeps flour from getting all over their counter (and them!). Promising review: "I really debated on spending so much money on a mixer. Would it really be worth it?? For sure it is! I can't say enough great things about this mixer. First of all, love the color! It's a great accent piece in my kitchen. I have made cookies, bars, cakes, and mashed potatoes in the few weeks that I have had it. It mixes the batter so much better than I ever could with my hand mixer! And I think the food actually tastes better! For a busy mom, it almost seems to be saving me time, because it mixes while you can gather other ingredients, etc. It takes me less time to bake and the clean up is easier since it's just one bowl and mixing paddle. Well, worth the money, I wish I would have decided to get one sooner! " — Prof. G Get it from Amazon for $329.95+ (available in 21 colors). 31. A personalized serving tray , which is pretty much the perfect gift for that special someone who *loves* to entertain. This will add such a unique personal touch to all the goodies they whip up for parties that all the guests will ask, "Where did you get that?!" Left Coast Original is a family-owned small biz based in Florida that makes a variety of personalized products, including serving trays, cutting boards, wallets, coasters, and more. Check out everything else the shop sells here . Promising review : "Beautiful platter. Exceeded expectations. We gave this as a gift, and they absolutely loved it." — Jen Shipping info: The shop offers free standard shipping on domestic orders and items typically ship within 1-2 business days. Expedited shipping options available at checkout. Get it from Left Coast Original on Etsy for $59.26+ (originally $84.66+ available in two sizes). 32. A set of marble salt and pepper bowls if you just know they'll love anything with chic but minimalist vibes. It'll complement their decor while also being practical, which they're sure to appreciate! This set also includes a salt spoon and a mango wood tray base. Promising review: "I love this little salt and pepper server. The quality is sturdy and beautiful and for the price, it is a beautiful statement as a gift or for your home. The price point is perfect and makes it truly a wonderful housewarming or host/hostess gift. I am very picky about quality and this product I give 5 stars. Will be buying many more." — Sancha88 Get it from Amazon for $15.99 . 33. A Bean & Bean coffee subscription to permanently win the heart of the coffee snob you love so much. These USDA organic, fair trade, and direct trade beans are freshly roasted prior to shipping, so the quality is *chef's kiss* top-notch. What they'll get: Every month for three months they'll receive a 12-ounce or 3-pound bag of USDA organic, fair trade, and direct trade coffee beans (you select the type of beans, size, and grind type). Based in NYC, Bean & Bean is an Asian mother and daughter-owned small biz focused on bridging the gender gap in coffee. Promising review: "I love Downtown Blend and have gifted it to my parents a few times, they loved it too. So I decided to gift them this prepaid subscription. They think of me every day while brewing Downtown Blend! This made for such an awesome gift!! I'm so happy with it." — Sarah P. Shipping info: Ground Shipping is 3–7 days and Priority Shipping is 1–3 days. Orders placed before Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. Eastern arrive before Christmas (see Bean & Bean's full shipping information here ). Get a three-month gift subscription from Bean & Bean for $76+ (available in two sizes, four types of beans, and two types of grinds). 34. A sleek fountain pen so their most tedious tasks will suddenly be something they look forward to. Writing "thank you" cards with a swanky pen in your hand just hits different. This pen does *not* come with ink, but it does include a converter to fill it with bottled ink, as well as a storage case. Ink cartridges are sold separately. Promising review: "I LOVE this pen. I’m a professional writer — I spent 22 years as a business journalist, am a published author, and now work as a columnist and editorial director for a financial publisher. I say all that not to boast, but to underscore why I love pens so much. I collect them. And I really enjoy trying out new types and new brands. I’m 'old school,' in that I still take notes by hand. And I have to admit that I 'doodle' as I’m taking notes during meetings. (I’ve seen studies that say doodling actually boosts your information-retention rate.) So I sample LOTS of pens. And I can say with sincerity that this fountain pen is a great value for the money. It’s heavy (which I like). With the cap on the top, it’s long — which I also like. And it’s such a smooth writer — as good as or better than some really expensive fountain pens that I have. Add in the very affordable price, and this pen checks all the boxes in terms of what I look for." — The Famed Tollgate Terror Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in six styles and 12 colors). 35. Truff's 2024 Holiday Gift Set for treating their tastebuds to some of the most mouthwatering flavors around. Tbh, the bottles are extravagant on their own but the taste will knock it out of the park! Now they can add a lil' Jalapeño Lime Hot Sauce or Habanero Hot Sauce to any meal. It made Oprah's Favorite Things list of 2024 for a reason! Truff is a small business that specializes in unique hot sauces. Check out the rest of Truff's Amazon storefront for more gift options! Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in many varieties). Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram Setting a benchmark in Global Innovation with World Beating Design, Tech and Performance Mahindra has rewritten the rules of electric mobility with the launch of its flagship Electric Origin SUVs, the BE 6e and XEV 9e. They are built on a grounds-up revolutionary electric origin architecture INGLO and are powered by MAIA, the fastest automotive mind in the world. These vehicles embody Mahindra’s vision of “ Unlimit India “— an era where Indian innovation and design not only challenge global benchmarks but set new ones. The introductory prices* of BE 6e and XEV 9e were announced at the Global Premiere today. Building a lifestyle brand Mahindra’s brand strategy is built on the commitment of creating vehicles that resonate deeply with those who seek experiences that align with their aspirations and unlimit their potential. The BE 6e, with its sporty, performance-driven appeal, is crafted for explorers and achievers who love pushing boundaries, embodying the thrill of adventure and precision. The XEV 9e, on the other hand, redefines indulgence, offering unparalleled luxury with refined elegance. With class-leading range, intelligent ride dynamics, cutting-edge safety features, and a cinematic in-cabin experience, these Electric Origin SUVs are not just vehicles—they are expressions of a bold, authentic lifestyle. Heartcore Design Mahindra’s Electric Origin SUVs embody the Heartcore Design philosophy, crafting an emotional bond with their owners through bold innovation and modern luxury. With commanding exteriors and thoughtfully curated interiors, the BE 6e and XEV 9e set new benchmarks in aesthetics and functionality. The BE 6e flaunts edgy, athletic silhouette and race-inspired agility, whereas the XEV 9e exudes sophistication with its suave SUV coupe design, blending indulgent luxury with dynamic performance. Veejay Nakra, President – Automotive Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and Joint Managing Director, Mahindra Electric Automobile Limited , said: “The insight that inspired our brand idea is rooted in the most powerful human emotion – Love, which is eternal, inspires our deepest choices and defines who we are. Our electric origin SUVs, BE 6e and XEV 9e are about Unlimit Love that will inspire our customers to live a life without limits, filled with experiences that will make them feel alive. Crafted for unmissable presence, unparalleled technology and unrivalled performance, our electric origin SUVs will set new global benchmarks. The BE 6e, with its edgy, athletic silhouette and race-inspired agility, is designed for those who thrive on performance and adrenaline while the XEV 9e exudes sophistication with its suave SUV coupe design, seamlessly blending indulgent luxury with dynamic performance.” *Introductory price; Price does not include charger & Installation cost; Two charger options of 7.3 kWh and 11.2 kWh will be made available on chargeable basis. R Velusamy, President – Automotive Product Development, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and Joint Managing Director, Mahindra Electric Automobile Limited, said: “ The BE 6e and XEV 9e are the next Indian icons that will be world beaters. The difference between a vehicle that is made-electric and these two Born Electric SUVs is that one you have seen before, and the other one is unlike anything you have seen before. One just about matches industry standards of performance while one sets a new standard for performance in the industry. One has tech that will soon be history, while one has tech that will make everything history. These two products built on our grounds up revolutionary electric origin architecture INGLO and powered by MAIA, the fastest automotive mind in the world embody Mahindra’s vision of Unlimit India, setting new global benchmarks.” INGLO Electric Origin Architecture Certified Range of 682 km (MIDC P1+P2) for BE 6e and 656 km (MIDC P1 + P2) for XEV 9e with 79 kWh advanced LFP battery pack . Lifetime battery warranty for both 79 kWh and 59 kWh battery packs. Valid for first registered owners only and applicable only on private registration. In case of ownership change, warranty on high voltage battery will be 10 years or 200,000 km, whichever is earlier from the first ever date of delivery of the vehicle. Full Details will be available at time of booking. 3-in-1 integrated powertrain delivering up to 210 kW power. Acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 6.7 s for BE 6e and 6.8 s for XEV 9e. Fast charging: 20-80% in under 20 min (with 175 kW fast charger). i-Link front suspension, 5 link rear independent suspension with Intelligent semi-active dampers . Brake-by-wire technology with Integrated electronic booster (IEB) High Power Steering with Variable Gear Ratio (VGR) that enables tight TCD of 10 m . MAIA: Mahindra Artificial Intelligence Architecture, the most powerful mind in the automotive world . Software Defined Vehicle: Built on next-gen domain architecture with ethernet backbone. 220 k DMIPS, 51 TOPS with over 80 bn+ transistors and 130+ Million lines of code. Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 – fastest chipset in automotive grade 24 GB RAM, 128 GB storage , and an ultra-fast 6 th generation Adreno GPU for cockpit domain. Wi-Fi 6.0, Bluetooth 5.2, and Quectel 5G enabling connectivity and real-time updates. ADAS L2+ with Mobileye EyeQ TM 6 chip with 2 GB RAM & 8 MP camera . 60+ apps for music, entertainment, OTT movies, podcast, shopping and productivity. Over-the-air updates ensure the BE 6e and XEV 9e evolve and stay ahead of the curve. Hero Features Wide Cinemascope in XEV 9e: Three 31.24 cm screens, creating an immersive 110.08 cm wide spectacle. Race-Ready Digital Cockpit in BE 6e . VisionX: Augmented-reality Heads Up Display (HUD). Infinity Roof and LightUpMe . Sonic Studio by Experience Mahindra: 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system with Dolby Atmos. LiveYourMood: Pre-set themes (Calm, Cozy and Club) with signature sonic tunes curated by AR Rahman, custom driver seat, ambient light & climate control adjustments. Multi-Drive Modes: Range, Everyday and Race. ADAS Level 2+: Equipped with 5 radars and 1 vision camera with ability to detect animal, pedestrian, barricades and different types of vehicles. EyeDentity: The Driver and Occupant Monitoring System (DOMS) to track driver fatigue. This also doubles as selfie camera for clicking pictures and for video calls. Secure360: Detects and records surroundings with 360-degree camera and inside with in-cabin camera and stores in the vehicle. It also provides live view via mobile app. Autopark: Features 12 ultrasonic sensors enabling perpendicular, angular & parallel parking along with reverse assist and remote-controlled option. ₹ 4500 Crore is the allocated investment out of the total ₹ 16,000 Crore investment in the F22-F27 cycle (as already announced) which includes powertrain development, two product top hats including software & tech and manufacturing capacity. Mahindra’s go-to-market strategy for the Electric Origin SUVs will roll out in a phased manner in the latter part of January 2025. Deliveries are expected to commence towards the end of February or early March 2025. Redefining Ownership Experience: 500 specialists from luxury and premium brands to provide pre-purchase drive experience. Around 400 Tech Experts for seamless customer experience with dedicated support from Mahindra Research Valley (MRV). Over the Air (OTA) update for a seamless product and ownership experience CHARGE.IN, a dedicated charging vertical with 350+ experts and industry-first relationship manager for a hassle-free charging experience. • 500 specialists from luxury and premium brands to provide pre-purchase drive experience • Around 400 Tech Experts for seamless customer experience with dedicated support from Mahindra Research Valley (MRV) • Over the Air (OTA) update for a seamless product and ownership experience • CHARGE.IN, a dedicated charging vertical with 350+ experts and industry-first relationship manager for a hassle-free charging experience. Social Media Addresses for Mahindra Electric Origin SUVs: Brand website : https://www.mahindraelectricsuv.com/ Instagram : @ mahindraelectricsuvs Twitter (X): @mahindraeSUVs YouTube : @mahindraelectricsuvs Facebook : @mahindraelectricoriginsuvs Hashtags : #UnlimitIndia #XEV9e #BE6e #MahindraElectricOriginSUVs About Mahindra Founded in 1945, the Mahindra Group is one of the largest and most admired multinational federation of companies with 260000 employees in over 100 countries. It enjoys a leadership position in farm equipment, utility SUVs, information technology and financial services in India and is the world’s largest tractor company by volume. It has a strong presence in renewable energy, agriculture, logistics, hospitality, and real estate. The Mahindra Group has a clear focus on leading ESG globally, enabling rural prosperity and enhancing urban living, with a goal to drive positive change in the lives of communities and stakeholders to enable them to Rise. 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Please enter your name here You have entered an incorrect email address! Please enter your email address here Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed .Vatican Expels Texas Church After Mother Superior Breaks VowsRichard Parsons, the former chairman who became a go-to executive brought in to steady such troubled organizations as CBS Corp., Citigroup and the , died Thursday. He was 76. Parsons died at his Manhattan home of bone cancer, Ronald S. Lauder, a member of the Estée Lauder board and a close friend, . He also battled multiple myeloma, a pernicious blood cancer, over the years. In September 2018, Parsons was named interim chairman of CBS after chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves resigned following allegations of sexual harassment. He was a key player in negotiating the Moonves exit and in appointing COO Joseph Ianniello as acting CEO. He also brought in six new directors. Parsons’ tenure, however, lasted less than a month. On Oct. 21, he announced he was leaving the post after learning that his health had taken a turn for the worse. Parsons had been in remission for multiple myeloma following a stem cell transplant in 2016. Parsons was for many years the highest-ranking African American in any media company, though that was a distinction he frequently played down. He advised young African Americans to focus on their new opportunities. “The sky’s the limit,” he told magazine in 2016. “Those barriers that were almost impenetrable a generation ago, certainly two generations ago, are gone. There are other structural things that we need to do in our society to level the playing field, but you can go from the top to the bottom almost regardless of race, origin creed or sexual orientation.” The commanding but soft-voiced executive was a 6-foot-4 former basketball player, White House insider, corporate lawyer and protege of New York governor and U.S. vice president Nelson Rockefeller. He had a gift for inspiring others, yet always claimed he lacked personal ambition. “I’m actually a type-B personality,” he in a February 2018 profile. “I’m not driven. But I am competitive.” He was thrust into the media limelight in May 2002 when he took over the chairmanship of Time Warner when the company was in free-fall after one of the most infamous mistakes in corporate history: the merger of internet goliath AOL with old-school media company Time Warner. “At that moment,” he said, “they were not looking for a visionary or necessarily Mr. Charismatic or someone to replicate the dimension of a mogul.” He added: “Almost nobody recalls that I was the CEO who had the largest recorded loss in the history of American corporations. For the year 2002, my first annual report, we took a write-down of $99 billion. Stunning.” Parsons was president of Time Warner when his immediate boss, chairman and CEO , began to consider a merger in the late 1990s. Nearing the end of his corporate career, Levin was keen to leave a legacy akin to that of board member Ted Turner. After finding himself seated near AOL’s chief executive, Steve Case, when they were in Beijing in October 1999 for a 50th-anniversary celebration of the Chinese Revolution, he came upon the idea of old meeting new. The Levin-Case talks gathered steam upon the colleagues’ return to the U.S., and soon after, Levin told Parsons about his merger plan. “It wasn’t completely Machiavellian,” Parsons told , “though Jerry could be Machiavellian at times.” Parsons acknowledged that he shared some responsibility for the disaster insofar as he did not strenuously object to the merger, which stunned Wall Street when it was presented as a purchase of Time Warner by upstart AOL. “History will record that it was really Jerry’s deal,” he said, “but at the end of the day, I voted for it. I thought we could make it work.” He was wrong. Very quickly after the companies made their pact public in January 2000, when they announced that AOL would buy Time Warner for about $160 billion to create a new entity worth $300 billion, things began to veer off course. Levin and Case had believed that Time Warner’s content would make AOL subscriptions vastly more appealing; Parsons, by his own reckoning an old-school guy with little knowledge of computers and technology (“You don’t even like the internet,” his wife told him), was unable to counsel them that the changing landscape would soon rule that out. “The value proposition with AOL was, ‘We have a walled garden and you have to pay to get in — and once in, the world is yours, so you’ll be happy to pay us $14.95 a month,'” he explained. “But the walled-garden model was starting to break down. All these new services were offering content for free. That model just collapsed.” So did AOL Time Warner’s shares, which plunged from a high of $104 to a low of $10 within two years, wiping out billions of dollars (and costing Turner alone an estimated $2 billion). It was clear that Levin, his reputation in tatters, would have to depart, and in 2002 he did, leaving the question of who would replace him. Rather than turn to an outsider, the AOL Time Warner board selected Parsons as chairman and CEO, and the man who professed to be lacking in vision, who could barely work a computer, let alone navigate a course for the digital age, proved a solid choice. He immediately sold off some AOL Time Warner assets and replaced several top staffers; but more than anything, he sent a message of stability and confidence that was rooted in his measured, empathetic manner — a warmth and human appeal that he described as “wet,” in contrast to Levin’s “dry.” Gathering 300 top staffers together, Parsons brought in a Gulf War leader, Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, to speak to them. “Norman was asked, ‘What are your rules of leadership?'” said Parsons. “He said, ‘I have two. Rule No. 1: When put in a position of command, take charge, make decisions. And rule No. 2 is: Do what’s right.'” Added Parsons: “I tend to subscribe to that.” He made the decision to sell AOL and restore the company’s former name, Time Warner; and he promoted Jeffrey Bewkes, paving the way for Bewkes to succeed him when Parsons voluntarily stepped down in 2008. Bewkes would remain there another decade, until Time Warner’s recent merger with AT&T. Throughout, Parsons was a voice of skepticism that old- and new-school media could ever function together in harmony, even though at first he had thought they might. “You couldn’t make them work seamlessly,” he said. “The disrupters, the new-media people, just had a whole different way of thinking about business, and when you really cut to the core of it, their job was to disintermediate the old-media guys.” When Parsons stepped down, he was given great credit for restoring the brand, even if its stock price had barely shifted. He was “the steady hand” Time Warner needed after the challenge of AOL, said James Goss, managing director of Barrington Research. Added analyst Harold Vogel, “He was the right guy in the right place at the right time.” Born on April 4, 1948, Richard Dean Parsons was raised in Queens, one of five children of an electrical technician and a homemaker. He was clearly bright and in those early school years was allowed to skip two grades, but then he coasted and had an undistinguished time as a student at the University of Hawaii. Reports that he played basketball for the school were later discounted by him and others. “I was perhaps the least successful student of my generation,” he quipped. That changed when the newly married man went to Albany Law School and interned with the state legislature, then worked for Gov. Rockefeller, who became his mentor. (Parsons’ grandfather had served as head gardener at the Rockefeller estate.) After graduating first among the 4,000 potential lawyers who sat for the New York State Bar, he went to work for Rockefeller when newly named President Ford chose him as his vice president in 1974. He arrived to find a White House in chaos following the resignation of President Nixon, with Ford forced to turn to Rockefeller’s staff to make up for a lack of contenders for top staff jobs among his own inner circle. That gave Parsons immense opportunity. He became general counsel and associate director of what was then the Domestic Counsel and remained a lifelong admirer of Rockefeller, whose charitable foundation he later headed. Parsons stayed at the White House for three of the Ford administration’s four years before leaving to seek a job that paid more and allowed him to spend time with his burgeoning family that included his wife, Laura Bush, a child psychologist whom he had met as a student, a boy and two girls, one of whom is transgender. Hired by the law firm Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler, he remained there until 1988, when he was brought in to run the troubled Dime Savings Bank. In 1991, he was recruited by Time Warner, where he became president in 1995, and, a decade later, assumed the top position. In the years after Parsons left the company, he remained active — indeed, far more than he had intended. He bought a vineyard in Tuscany, Italy, planning to spend much of his retirement there; instead, he was asked to help Citigroup in 2009 after the bank endured five straight quarters of losses and was forced to seek $45 billion in government aid. He was similarly brought in to help save the NBA’s Clippers following a scandal that broke out in 2014 when club owner Donald Sterling made racist remarks and was forced out. Then, he was named CBS’ interim chairman in the wake of the Moonves imbroglio. A strong advocate of education opportunities for the disadvantaged, Parsons toyed with the idea of running for mayor of New York and passed on the possibility of becoming President Obama’s commerce secretary after he learned that he was ill. He had numerous nonprofit involvements, chairing the Jazz Foundation of America and the Apollo Theater Foundation as well as the Smithsonian’s advisory board for its new African American museum. His political activities continued when he chaired a commission on social security for President George W. Bush and worked on the transition teams of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New York Governor Eliot Spitzer. He is survived by his wife, their children and a daughter he had out of wedlock with model and philanthropist MacDella Cooper. Parsons’ experience with AOL made him skeptical of the Time Warner/AT&T merger that was approved in June 2018. Four months earlier, he said he was “cautious” about its chances. Even if it were to succeed, he said, “It’s going to take longer than people think, and it’s going to be more difficult.” THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day More from The Hollywood Reporter
Cam Akers reached down in front of him to scoop a sinking pass from Sam Darnold, bringing it into his body as he tumbled backwards. As he did, two words ran through his mind: game over. Akers’ late catch, which came with less than two minutes left in the game on a third-and-2 pass, sealed a 27-25 win for the Vikings over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon in a game at U.S. Bank Stadium that got tight late. ADVERTISEMENT “I’m blessed,” Akers said. “On my journey from where I’ve come from, to be able to be in there, crunch time, fourth quarter, the coaches trust me, the team trusts me,” Akers said. “I’m blessed.” It’s been a long journey for the running back, who has dealt with two serious Achilles injuries in previous seasons. But Akers, now in his second stint with the Vikings, has rewarded the coaching staff for its faith in him. He also caught a 9-yard touchdown pass late in the third quarter, one which ended up proving the difference in the win. His opportunities on Sunday came in part because Aaron Jones took a shot to the quad earlier in the game, which he played through before watching the end of the game from the sidelines. His last carry in the game came near the end of the third quarter. “Coach was like, ‘Hey, we’re going to hold you for a little bit,’ but I was good,” Jones said. “I kept warm just in case they needed me. Kept my helmet on.” They didn’t wind up needing him, thanks in large part to Akers. “Cam has something inside him that allowed him to push through the adversity of what’s happened to him over the course of his career,” coach Kevin O’Connell said. “His teammates were probably the most excited all season when Cam scored on that screen and then obviously the catch late. He just brings something. He brings physicality. He brings a level of mental and physical toughness that I think makes us all better.” ADVERTISEMENT Darnold aired it out and found his receiver, on the run, open in the end zone. It wasn’t Justin Jefferson, nor Jordan Addison, but Jalen Nailor, who hauled in the 31-yard pass for the Vikings’ first touchdown of the game. “I just had a post route. I’ve seen the far safety. He wasn’t there,” Nailor said. “I just took off running as fast as I could and Sam found me.” Darnold found Nailor a season-high five times on Sunday. He finished the day with 81 yards, also a season-high, and his touchdown was his first in more than a month, with the last one coming in the Vikings’ Nov. 24 win over the Bears. “It just felt good to be out there, just help the team win,” Nailor said. “That’s all I’m trying to do.” Will Reichard’s first field goal attempt Sunday hit the crossbar. The rookie kicker missed a 55-yard attempt near the end of the first half, but a Green Bay penalty negated his miss and a subsequent Packers’ timeout took away a 50-yard make. He then connected from 50 yards to send the Vikings into halftime up 10. His last field goal attempt of the day went off the left upright from 43 yards. But despite a shaky day, O’Connell’s confidence in the 23-year-old, who also converted on a short kick in the second quarter, hasn’t wavered. ADVERTISEMENT “I just told him, ‘Hey, next one’s going to be the best one.’ My confidence in Will is sky high,” O’Connell said of Reichard. “If we think we’re anywhere near the range, I’m going to give him the swing. He’s a phenomenal kid, great makeup. The next kick’s going to be his best kick.” ______________________________________________________ This story was written by one of our partner news agencies. Forum Communications Company uses content from agencies such as Reuters, Kaiser Health News, Tribune News Service and others to provide a wider range of news to our readers. Learn more about the news services FCC uses here .