There’ll be no complimentary champagne, red carpets or luxury suites as the Ducks welcome visitors from Las Vegas on Wednesday, when they’ll joust with the Golden Knights in search of their first victory in the season series. Vegas captured two prior meetings by 3-1 and 3-2 counts in 2024-25, after their title defense last season was weighed down by losses in three of four matchups with the fledgling Ducks. Frank Vatrano had four goals and six points in those games to pace the Ducks. After pounding the bottom of the ketchup bottle – he has 16 more shots on goal than any other Duck – the sauce is starting to flow for Vatrano, with four goals in his past four games following just one goal against a goalie in his other 18 outings. Last year, when he catapulted over his previous career high of 24 goals to find the twine 37 times, Vatrano wedged a goal between droughts of nine and seven contests before finishing the campaign with seven goals in four games. “Frankie was going to score eventually. He’s a scorer, and those guys go through dry spells,” Ducks coach Greg Cronin said. “It doesn’t matter how many games you don’t score in.” All four of Vatrano’s goals featured assists by Troy Terry, who has seven helpers over that same four-game span. Terry has created a more commanding presence and assumed an even stronger leadership role this season, one in which the 27-year-old said the Ducks’ young group sometimes made him feel old. Yet Vatrano said he saw “the same player.” “As you get older, you know where you’re going to score your goals from and where you’re going to get your opportunities,” Vatrano, 30, said. “You kind of outsmart guys, knowing where you need to be, knowing where you need to break down the defense and hold onto the puck to make plays. I think it’s just him maturing, playing a lot more games and becoming a veteran in this league.” Yet Terry underwent something of a stylistic transformation offensively last season, which paid dividends as it progressed. He has continued to refine his game, balancing his ability to carry the puck confidently with trust that he’ll be able to recover dumps, chips and other conservative plays that can enable him to continue attacking. Cronin, who described the line of Vatrano, Terry and Ryan Strome as a trio that played like “a fourth line with skill,” credited the relationship Terry has with assistant coach Tim Army for some of his advances. “He’s getting a steady diet and a healthy diet of when to move (the puck) forward and when not to move it forward, to recognize when there’s an opportunity to use your creativity at the offensive blue line and when not to,” Cronin said. The scoring spree of Vatrano and Terry has been timely since Leo Carlsson sustained an upper-body injury four games ago against Seattle. He should be considered doubtful against Vegas. Defenseman Cam Fowler, who had five points against Vegas last season, is again a possibility to skate but hasn’t played since Nov. 5. Vegas will be without a pair of rearguards, Zach Whitecloud and former Duck Ben Hutton, as well as Mark Stone, the Golden Knights’ captain and top scorer on a per-game basis. They’re led in overall points by Jack Eichel and in defensive scoring by former Duck Shea Theodore. Like the Ottawa Senators were in the Ducks’ 4-3 shootout win on Sunday, Vegas will be in the back half of games on consecutive nights after hosting the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. Vegas at Ducks When: 7 p.m. Where: Honda Center How to watch: Victory+, KCOP (Ch. 13)NEW DELHI: Adani Group founder Gautam Adani responded for the first time on Saturday to allegations by US authorities that he was part of a $265 million bribery scheme, saying that his ports-to-power conglomerate was committed to world class regulatory compliance. The indictment is the second major crisis to hit Adani in just two years, sending shockwaves across India and beyond. One Indian state is reviewing a power deal with the group, France's TotalEnergies to pause its investments and political rows over Adani have disrupted India's parliament. "Less than two weeks back, we faced a set of allegations from the US about compliance practices at Adani Green Energy. This is not the first time we have faced such challenges," Adani said in a speech at an awards ceremony. US authorities have accused Gautam Adani, his nephew and executive director Sagar Adani and managing director of Adani Green, Vneet S Jaain, of being part of a scheme to pay bribes to secure Indian power supply contracts, and misleading US investors during fundraisings in the country. Adani Group has denied the allegations, describing them as "baseless" and vowing to seek "all possible legal recourse". "What I can tell you is that every attack makes us stronger and every obstacle becomes a stepping stone for a more resilient Adani Group," Adani said in the northern Indian city of Jaipur. "In today's world, negativity spreads faster than facts, and as we work through the legal process, I want to re-confirm our absolute commitment to world class regulatory compliance," he added, without giving further details. Adani Group's finance chief on Friday rejected the allegations, while the Indian government said it had not received any US request regarding the case. At one point, Adani Group's listed companies saw as much as $34 billion wiped off their combined market value, but the stocks have recovered ground as some partners and investors have rallied behind the conglomerate.
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(Bloomberg) — Indian billionaire Gautam Adani said no one in his conglomerate faces US charges under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or conspiracy to obstruct justice, after a federal indictment alleged he and others plotted a $250 million bribery scheme. In his first public appearance since the indictment became public on Nov. 21, Asia’s second-richest man said he’s working through the legal process and wants “to reconfirm our absolute commitment to world class regulatory compliance.” “This is not the first time we have faced such challenges,” Adani said in prepared remarks to a jewelry award ceremony in Jaipur, India, on Saturday. “What I can tell you is that every attack makes us stronger and every obstacle becomes a stepping stone for a more resilient Adani Group.” The indictment roiled Adani stocks, prompted Adani Green to scrap a $600 million dollar bond and triggered a query from India’s market regulator. US prosecutors allege Adani and associates lied to US investors about their anti-bribery practices while promising more than $250 million in bribes to Indian officials to win solar energy contracts. Adani company executives are charged with three fraud counts. Other defendants are charged with violating the FCPA, which bars US-linked entities from bribing foreign officials. Adani on Saturday blamed “a lot of the vested reporting” for spreading “negativity” about the nature of the US charges. Adani Group has denied allegations of misconduct by its executives and said it would defend itself in court. He also cited a “short-selling attack initiated from abroad” — a reference to a Hindenburg Research report in January 2023 — which alleged wide-ranging corporate fraud, causing a plunge in its companies’ shares. The Adani Group denied any wrongdoing. The challenged “have made us tougher,” Adani said in his prepared remarks. FCPA investigations can typically take years. Adani Green said on Wednesday it faces yet to be determined monetary penalties under a civil complaint. The group said separately that it suffered an erosion of nearly $55 billion in market value across 11 listed companies after the US indictment.High price paid for David Jiricek an acceptable investment for Wild GM Bill Guerin
Q: This past spring, we tried starting some of our own plants from seed indoors, but they got tall, spindly and weak by the time we wanted to plant them outdoors. What did we do wrong? — Tyler P. A: Seedlings growing tall and spindly indoors is an age-old problem, and the same wisdom holds true now that it did years ago. The problem occurs if plants are started too early and the light level isn’t intense enough. ADVERTISEMENT Because plants grow at different rates, some types need to be started very early, while others should wait until April for seeding indoors. Begonias and onions require many weeks to grow and can be seeded in February. March 1 is the recommended date for seeding petunias, impatiens, coleus and snapdragons. March 15 is the date to seed peppers, cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower. Tomatoes and marigolds should wait until April 1, and zinnias until April 15. If seeds are started earlier than their recommended date, plants can languish indoors, becoming lanky and weak. In addition, seedlings need high light levels to remain stocky and strong. Plants grown with too little light often stretch and become weak-stemmed. Seedlings can be grown in a sunny window, but many windows don’t receive full, all-day sunshine as the sun moves across the sky, unless the windows are very wide. The short days of winter and early spring also keep light levels lower than seedlings prefer. A perfect way to provide seedlings with optimal light is with artificial lights, which can be standard LEDs, fluorescent, or special plant-type lights. Tube-type bulbs distribute light over seedling trays better than round bulbs. Seedling trays should be kept within several inches of the bulbs. Lights can be set on a timer with 16 hours on and eight hours off, similar to humans getting the recommended eight hours of sleep, which is how I remember it. Q: Thanks for the recent article on Blue By You salvia. Do you know where we can purchase this perennial come spring? — Rachelle S. A: Blue By You perennial salvia, an All-America Selections award winner and an outstanding feature in our perennial beds and landscapes, has been on the market for about two years, which is relatively recent as new plants go. ADVERTISEMENT As with many new cultivars, it takes time for new plant material to be widely available. Your best bet is to contact locally owned garden centers and inquire, which can be done now. This can give garden centers the opportunity to order the plants if they haven’t already. With the tens of thousands of plant cultivars available, no garden center can stock them all, but if they receive requests for specific types, they can often add them to their selection. Garden centers plan their inventory far in advance of the spring season, so the earlier a request is made, the more likely it can be fulfilled. Q: I know you prefer starting cuttings, such as houseplants, in mixtures of vermiculite, sand or potting mix instead of water. I’m curious why that is. Sometimes I have luck in water, but sometimes the cuttings rot. — Jenny S. A: Some plant types, such as pothos, root very easily in water and can even grow in water for many weeks. Other cutting types rot easily in water, which is why a solid-type medium often works best for coaxing cuttings to root. Sometimes I use high-quality potting mix, other times vermiculite, perlite or sand, and sometimes mixtures. Besides being less prone to rotting, starting cuttings in a solid-type medium has another important advantage. Roots that form in water are accustomed to growing in water, and when the cuttings are transferred into potting mix, there can be a stressful period of adjustment and shock. When roots begin forming in solid media, they are often more fibrous, well-branched and less gangly. Because they’re accustomed to growing in a solid medium, there’s usually less transplant shock when transferred into potting mix. For easy-to-root plants, rooting in water is handy, but solid media has distinct advantages. ADVERTISEMENT If you have a gardening or lawn care question, email Don Kinzler, NDSU Extension-Cass County, at donald.kinzler@ndsu.edu . Questions with broad appeal may be published, so please include your name, city and state for appropriate advice.Port Sultan Qaboos received over 431,00 tourists in 2023, according to Muscat Municipal Council. An announcement to this effect was made during a meeting of the council, chaired by Sayyid Saud bin Hilal al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat, on Monday. The meeting reviewed a statement from Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology regarding operations of the port, which now accommodates a growing number of cruise ships. Specialists from the ministry highlighted development plans for the port which aim to enhance the tourism sector by accommodating giant cruise ships in alignment with the government’s strategy to promote Oman as a premier tourist destination. Transformation of the port into a dedicated tourist hub reflects the government’s vision to optimise its capacity to handle ships of various sizes. The council also reviewed facilities and services provided by the port to shipping companies, logistics operators and cargo owners. These include nine berths with a combined length of 1,750m, a passenger terminal, port and gate management, cargo handling and maintenance services, as well as marine services such as mooring, tug operations, berth planning, fresh water supplies and baggage handling. The council presented statistics on the number of incoming tourists, which in 2023 exceeded 431,000, with 110 cruise ships arriving the same year. During the meeting, the council approved minutes of the previous session, including its recommendations. Discussions covered several key topics, including a statement of the Child Protection Committee of Muscat governorate, a work plan of the Social Development Committee and volunteer teams, the environmental impact of sewage water in Amerat, and proposals and plans outlined by the Governorate Development Committee.Global technology company, Huawei, has unveiled its Mobile Money solution, saying it provides accessible services to expand customer and enterprise bases, and serve underbanked, unbanked, and small-to-medium enterprises. This was disclosed during a presentation at the 4th edition of Zenith Bank Tech Fair – an annual gathering to showcase leading technological innovations that cut across artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, risk management, compliance and financial intelligence. In his presentation at the fair, Huawei’s Chief Solutions Architect, Qiu Yao, demonstrated how current financial institutions battle challenges such as providing a one-stop financial platform to manage transactions, accelerating revenue growth, as well as reducing competition with FinTechs in the industry. Hence, the Huawei Mobile Money solution is the Super app, which consolidates all mini-apps and features into a single application to better improve user experience. “There is also no limit on the number of apps to be hosted on it as it is cloud-hosted, hence, scalable.” In a separate presentation, Huawei explained the trends in the banking industry, which gave rise to the Bank 4.0 Trend. To prepare a better environment for enterprises to provide solutions, Huawei focused on its IT offerings that allow for non-stop banking with “4 Zeros” feature namely – Zero-Downtime through high availability, Zero-wait to improve customer experience, Zero Trust to ensure end-to-end network security, and Zero Touch to improve business operations. Meanwhile, one of the IT offerings by Huawei includes the Digital Map- a unique self-built solution to enable the network to transform management operations from autonomous to intelligent for non-stop banking. Similarly, the firm, one of the leading providers of ICT network infrastructure, is committed to bringing digital innovations to every home, person, and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.
Middle East latest: Israeli raid and airstrikes in West Bank kill at least 8 PalestiniansFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Zavian McLean scored 18 points to lead FGCU and Michael Duax secured the victory with a free throw with 21 seconds left as the Eagles defeated Florida International 60-59 on Sunday. McLean shot 7 for 12, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Eagles (2-5). Rahmir Barno scored 11 points and added five assists and three steals. Jevin Muniz shot 2 of 7 from the field and 5 for 5 from the line to finish with nine points. Jayden Brewer finished with 18 points and eight rebounds for the Panthers (2-5). Jonathan Aybar added 12 points for Florida International. Dashon Gittens also had seven points and eight rebounds. McLean scored 14 points in the first half and FGCU went into the break trailing 30-29. Barno scored a team-high nine points for FGCU in the second half. FGCU outscored Florida International by two points over the final half. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Daily Post Nigeria Be more transparent with yours data billings – NCC tells network providers Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport Sponsored Be more transparent with yours data billings – NCC tells network providers Published on November 24, 2024 By Daily Post Staff The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has stressed the need to address consumer concerns over data depletion and billing transparency amid growing data consumption, fueled by digital advancements. According to the commission, Nigerians spend an average of 4 hours and 20 minutes on social media daily, far above the global average and underscoring how deeply embedded digital interaction is in our lives. Quoting DataReportal, the NCC noted that the world’s internet users are spending less time watching television, stressing that the average daily television viewing has fallen by over 8% in the past year, as viewers are now spending more time on their telephones, tablets, and smart TVs streaming programs that they would previously have watched on broadcast television. Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, who disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at the 93rd Telecoms Consumer Parliament with the theme “Optimising Data Experience: Empowering Consumers through Awareness and Transparency in a Consumer-Centric Telecom Industry”, noted that in 2024, Nigeria’s daily data usage averaged 336 gigabytes per second, marking a 39% increase from the previous year. He added that this is a clear indication of the data-driven lifestyle many Nigerians lead. He observed that despite this, many consumers feel their data depletes faster than expected, adding that earlier this year, NCC analysed consumer complaints, revealing data depletion and billing issues as top concerns. Maida stated that in response, the commission directed Mobile Network Operators and ISPs to conduct audits of their billing systems, which reported no major issues. He said, “However, perceptions persist due to two main factors, including the impact of high-resolution devices and improved technologies on data use, and the complexity of operator tariffs. With the advent of 4G and 5G, as well as devices with ultra-high-definition screens, data consumption has naturally increased. For example, while viewing a photo on Instagram might have required only 100 kilobytes of data five years ago, today, with advanced camera resolutions, a photo can consume between two to four megabytes when opened on Instagram. “According to Tech Advisor, an online resource that offers tech reviews, spending an hour on Instagram can use an average of 600 megabytes of your data, while streaming platforms like YouTube would use about 3.5 to 5.4 gigabytes per hour. Improved technologies go beyond their purchase cost to our pockets; they also come at a cost to data. Because they have better screen resolutions, they consume higher quality media that consumes more data. This is the same for our increasing digital habits: according to DataReportal, the world’s internet users are spending less time watching television; the average daily television viewing has fallen by over 8% in the past year. These viewers are now spending more time on their telephones, tablets, and smart TVs streaming programs that they would previously have watched on broadcast television.” Maida said that DataReportal notes there are now over 5 billion internet users, with Nigeria alone accounting for 132 million connections, pointing out that the commission is working to address consumer concerns about data usage. She added: “Recognizing these challenges, the Commission, in collaboration with major operators, launched a Joint Industry Campaign on Consumer Awareness on Smarter Data Usage. Our message emphasises empowering consumers with the knowledge to optimise their data usage. For example, many smartphone users may not know that their devices can track data usage and allow them to set limits on the amount of data they want to use.” He explained that high-definition streaming services like Netflix consume substantial data—about three gigabytes per hour in high definition, or seven gigabytes in ultra-high definition—adding that the Commission believes that an informed consumer is a better-equipped consumer, leading to a clearer understanding of data consumption and reducing misconceptions about data depletion. Maida lamented that the industry also faces challenges such as vandalism and theft of telecom assets, which frustrate operators’ efforts to deliver quality telecom services. He said that in July 2024, through NCC’s advocacy and collaboration with key stakeholders, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed a Presidential Order designating telecom infrastructure as Critical National Information Infrastructure, stressing that this Executive Order strengthens the commission’s ability to address issues of vandalism, tampering, and unauthorised access to telecom infrastructure. The EVC noted that the current macroeconomic challenges and the rising cost of business in the country are impacting the ability of operators to make the necessary investments in the sector, stating that the Commission is mindful of this and is actively working with other arms of government and stakeholders to address these issues and ensure the industry’s sustainability. Also speaking, ALTON Chairman, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, said that the demand for data has soared exponentially, adding that we are in an era where consumers rely on data to power nearly every aspect of their lives, including homes, cars, offices, and even places of worship. He observed that this growing reliance on data has also challenged service providers to meet and exceed customer expectations, adding that the service providers have taken significant steps to ensure enhanced data quality, expand coverage, and improve connectivity across Nigeria. Adebayo stated that the service providers have embarked on tariff simplification, which aims to provide consumers with a clear understanding of data costs and their choices. “Tariff simplification benefits consumers by offering them more straightforward and transparent data plans that are easier to compare and understand. With simplified tariffs, consumers can make more informed choices about which data packages suit their needs, budget, and usage patterns, empowering them to take control of their data experience. In response to the feedback from consumers, our industry has also concluded a comprehensive study on the reasons behind data depletion,” he added Related Topics: NCc Promoted Don't Miss NCC to resolve telecoms, banks’ USSD debt issue with CBN You may like NCC to resolve telecoms, banks’ USSD debt issue with CBN NCC moves towards digital justice ARO DAY 2024: Foremost Nigeria-born South African preacher to storm Arochukwu for Light of the World Crusade CustomWritings’ Professional Help with Quality PPT for Academic and Career Success Get Ready to #BeatTheDrop as Coke Studio 2024 Unleashes Next-Level Music, Culture, Rewards Zenith Bank rewards Hackathon Winners with N77.5m cash prize at Zenith Tech Fair 4.0 Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd
Incoming Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., called some Republican lawmakers' push to block transgender people from using restrooms that align with their gender an "attempt to misdirect" from issues Americans care about. McBride was elected in November as the first openly transgender person to Congress. "Every single time we hear them say the word trans, look what they're doing with their right hand. Look at what they're doing to pick the pocket of American workers, to fleece seniors by privatizing Social Security and Medicare ," she said on CBS' "Face the Nation ." "Every bit of time and energy that is used to divert the attention of federal government to go after trans people is time and energy that is not focused on addressing the cost of living for our constituents," she added. "And we have to be clear that there is a real cost for the American worker every time they focus on this." New policy House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Wednesday announced a policy banning transgender people from using some Capitol restrooms that correspond with their gender. Johnson announced the policy two days after Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced a resolution that would bar transgender women from using women's restrooms at the Capitol. She also filed broader legislation that would apply to every federal building and federally funded school. Sign-up for Your Vote: Text with the USA TODAY elections team. Transgender rights was a prominent GOP campaign issue, with President-elect Donald Trump increasingly running anti-transgender ads close to Election Day. About 0.5 percent of adults in the U.S. identify as transgender. McBride told CBS Friday that she never planned to use multi-stall bathrooms at the Capitol, something she would have shared with new colleagues if they had asked. It is unclear how the policy would be enforced for transgender tourists or staff. Thousands of people work on the Capitol grounds and millions visit each year. McBride has been criticized by some, including some in the LGBTQ community, for complying with Johnson's new policy not taking a stand on the issue. McBride has urged her new Democratic colleagues to push back on dehumanizing language, but not to let Congress or the media's focus be on culture fights. "I didn't run for the United States House of Representatives to talk about what bathroom I use. I didn't run to talk about myself. I ran to deliver for Delawareans. And while Republicans in Congress seem focused on bathrooms and trans people, and specifically me, I'm focused on rolling up my sleeves, diving into the details, setting up my office, and beginning the hard work of delivering for Delawareans on the issues that I know keep them up at night," she said Sunday. "At the end of the day, how I'm being treated does not matter. What matters is how the American people are being treated and whether we're actually focused on the issues that matter to them."
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo was available for the Milwaukee Bucks against the Washington Wizards Saturday night after missing one game with swelling in his left knee. Antetokounmpo sat out the Bucks' 106-103 NBA Cup victory at Miami on Tuesday. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Katy Perry became emotional during an ‘American Idol’ audition after the potential contestant revealed he was a survivor of a school shooting. (ABC) Caleb Kennedy, known for making it to the top five during the 19th season of "American Idol," was sentenced to eight years in prison for a fatal 2022 DUI crash, Fox News Digital confirmed. Kennedy, 20, appeared in court in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Monday, where he pleaded guilty to a felony charge of driving under the influence where death results. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison with a $25,100 fine, with the sentence suspended to eight years with a $15,100 fine. He'll serve five years of his sentence with the South Carolina Department of Corrections and three in home detention, with credit being given for the time he's already served since his arrest. ‘AMERICAN IDOL' ALUM MANDISA DEATH AT 47 FOLLOWS LIFE OF STRUGGLES, FAITH, INSPIRATION Caleb Kennedy pleaded guilty to a charge of driving under the influence where death results. (South Carolina Department of Corrections; Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images) Following his release, Kennedy will be placed on probation for five years. He's also required to receive mental health and substance abuse counseling. Solicitor Barry J. Barnette, who prosecuted Kennedy, told Fox News Digital, "This case shows the dangers of vape pens to society." Barnette concluded the use of vape pens led to the death of Larry Parris, 54, the man killed in Kennedy's crash. Ryan Beasley, Kennedy's defense attorney, told Fox Carolina , "First of all, Caleb again wants to express his heartfelt sympathies to the Parris family. Caleb fully accepts his responsibility for this accident and hopes for healing for everyone affected by this tragedy." Caleb Kennedy was arrested Feb. 8, 2022. (Spartanburg County Jail via AP) "He’s got no record, and he was a minor when this happened," Beasley also told the Greenville News. "This wasn’t such an egregious act that you see most of the time, where people were drinking and driving then they hit somebody at night or going the wrong way down the road. This was a weird reaction from his prescription medicine and possibly THC." Before the Feb. 8, 2022, accident, Kennedy was said by prosecutors to have been smoking marijuana with a vape pen. His defense claimed his Prozac prescription had been increased at the time and that he'd had a bad reaction to it. Kennedy competed on the 19th season of "American Idol" but abruptly left after a video surfaced depicting him standing with someone who appeared to be wearing a KKK hood. (Christopher Willard via Getty Images) At the time, the South Carolina Highway Patrol told Fox News Digital, "A 2011 Ford pickup was traveling North on West Murph Road when the vehicle traveled onto a private drive ... and struck a building. A person inside the building sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Kennedy was 16 when he appeared on "American Idol" in 2021, earning his way to a spot as a finalist before abruptly leaving the competition after a video surfaced of him standing next to a person seemingly wearing a Ku Klux Klan hood. Caleb Kennedy was 16 when he appeared on "American Idol." (ABC/Eric McCandless) "Hey y'all, this is gonna be a bit of a surprise, but I am no longer gonna be on American Idol. There was a video that surfaced on the internet and it displayed actions that were not meant to be taken in that way. I was younger and did not think about the actions, but that's not an excuse," he wrote in a social media post. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Caleb Kennedy was in the top five when he left the "American Idol" competition. (ABC/Eric McCandless) "I wanna say sorry to all my fans and everyone who I have let down. I'll be taking a little time off social media to better myself, but saying that, I know this has hurt and disappointed a lot of people and made people lose respect for me. I'm so sorry!" CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The singer finished the statement by saying he prayed one day he'd gain back the trust of his fans. Emily Trainham is an entertainment editor for Fox News Digital.INDIANAPOLIS — It was just a 10-yard completion, easy to overlook in the wake of a record-setting rushing day and easy to dismiss as one of just 11 pass attempts throughout the Indianapolis Colts’ 38-30 victory Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. But Anthony Richardson’s third-and-8 pass to wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. just after the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter was pivotal to holding off the visitors’ late rally. If the Colts were forced to punt in that situation, a defense that had allowed touchdowns on three consecutive drives — of 70, 55 and 71 yards — would be back on the field with tremendous pressure to prevent the game going to overtime. Richardson was cold and out of rhythm. He’d been sacked on his most recent pass attempt — on third-and-9 with 6:51 remaining — and he hadn’t gotten a pass off since throwing an incompletion intended for wide receiver Josh Downs at the 11:20 mark. With the dual-threat quarterback and running back Jonathan Taylor combining for 270 of Indianapolis’ single-game franchise-record 335 rushing yards, Richardson had not completed a pass since the 8:33 mark of the third quarter, and he was just 1-for-2 in the second half. Still, he was calm and composed on the crucial third down — hitting Pittman on a simple out pattern to move the chains and keep the clock moving. When the Colts finally did punt the ball back to Tennessee, there were only three seconds remaining for the Titans to work with, It was a forgettable play in the grand scheme of the game, but it was also the most recent evidence of the 22-year-old quarterback’s ability to raise his level of play in the clutch. He’s 3-2 as a starter since taking the role back from veteran Joe Flacco, and the other two victories featured game-winning touchdown drives in the fourth quarter. “I think that’s a special trait — obviously as a young player — that he doesn’t flinch in those times, to lead those comebacks,” Colts head coach Shane Steichen said. “Obviously, the (New York) Jets, the New England (Patriots) game, I mean, those are big-time drives to go win games. “You want that out of young players, especially (when) you see the veteran guys do it around the league all the time, but to do it as a young player speaks volumes of the person that he is.” Despite Richardson’s up-and-down season, Indianapolis has maintained steadfast belief in his potential. Even when he was benched for Flacco, the organization repeatedly stated it was not giving up on the quarterback as its future leader. There’s still plenty of work to be done. Richardon has completed just 47.7% of his passes, and he’s thrown 12 interceptions in 11 starts. His rushing ability again was evident Sunday, and he’s set franchise single-season records for a quarterback with 499 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns. And he has proven his big-play ability with a league-leading 14.4 yards per completion. The Colts still believe improved consistency will come with increased reps, and they hold out hope the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft can still become the long-term answer at the game’s most important position. For now, Richardson’s late-game heroics offer the most compelling argument in his favor. “I think it’s just me just playing all the way until the clock hits zero,” Richardson said of his mindset. “I never think about fourth quarter moments or anything like that. I just try to play until the game’s over. And it just happens sometimes that most of it happens in the fourth quarter. So I just try to play through the whistle and just play through the whole game.” AWARD WORTHY After rushing for 218 yards and three touchdowns against the Titans – both the second-highest single-game totals of his career – Taylor has been named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week. It was a major bounce-back performance after Taylor’s unforced fumble just short of the goal line cost the Colts dearly in a pivotal loss against the Denver Broncos a week prior. “It’s always exciting to see that dude just do what he does,” Richardson said. “It’s fascinating, honestly, just to see him hit a gap and just take it to the house. It’s just amazing, especially thinking about what happened in the Denver game. It honestly like wiped my mind. I wasn’t even thinking about it until people were talking about him coming back and having the game he did. “It’s like ‘OK, that’s the type of player he is, the type of person he is.’ He always wants to do better for the team and for himself. And just to see him do that and get what he did on Sunday is just a blessing.” ROSTER MOVES The Colts officially signed right guard Mark Glowinski to the 53-man roster Tuesday after he’d been called up for game day in each of the past three weeks. Guard Antonio Mafi was re-signed to the practice squad after being released from the 53-man roster Monday.
Kobe Sanders tied a season high with 27 points as Nevada claimed fifth place in the Charleston Classic with a 90-78 victory over Oklahoma State Sunday afternoon in South Carolina. Sanders helped the Wolfpack (6-1) earn a second win following one-possession games against Vanderbilt and VCU. After hitting the decisive 3-pointer with five seconds left in Friday's 64-61 win over VCU, Sanders made 7 of 10 shots, hit three 3s and sank 10 of 13 free throws Sunday. Nick Davidson added 223 points as Nevada led by as many as 19 and shot 58.9 percent. Brandon Love contributed 11 on 5-of-5 shooting as the Wolfpack scored 46 points in the paint and scored at least 85 for the fourth time this season. Marchelus Avery led the Cowboys (4-2) with 15 points and Arturo Dean added 13. Robert Jennings and Abou Ousmane added 11 apiece but leading scorer Bryce Thompson was held to seven points on 1-of-9 shooting as Oklahoma State shot 42 percent and 73.2 percent (30-of-41) at the line. After Avery's 3 forged a 12-12 tie with 13:41 remaining, Nevada gradually gained separation. The Wolfpack took a 24-15 lead on Chuck Bailey's jumper in the paint with 8:28 left but the Cowboys inched back, getting within 33-31 on a dunk by Avery with 4:11 left. Another Bailey jumper staked Nevada to a 40-33 lead by halftime. Nevada began pulling away early in the second half as it scored eight in a row for a 52-40 lead on a basket by Love with 16:44 left. A 3 by Sanders opened a 62-43 lead with 14:06 remaining before Oklahoma State charged back. After Nevada made eight straight shots, the Cowboys countered with 11 straight points and trailed 62-54 with 11:19 left on a 3-pointer by Avery. Thompson made his first basket by sinking a jumper with 10:37 left to get Oklahoma State within 64-56 left, and Keller's triple cut the margin to 70-64 nearly three minutes later. The Cowboys were within 78-72 on a basket by Avery with 3:56 remaining, but he fouled out about a minute later and the Wolfpack outscored Oklahoma State 12-6 the rest of the way as Sanders sank five free throws. --Field Level Media
Guest lineups for the Sunday news showsPHOTO GALLERY | WATCH VIDEO | 'We set a standard': Penn Cambria's historic season closes in state semifinal loss to AvonworthSEOUL, South Korea — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law late Tuesday before backing down, placing the military in control of all government and judicial functions in a power grab that came after months of political stalemate. The hours of crisis and chaos have thrown the future of his presidency into doubt. As the military and police sought to contain protesters who had poured into the streets around the National Assembly, the president announced he would lift the order as soon as he could convene his Cabinet, heeding a defiant vote from the opposition-led legislature. The Cabinet met before dawn Wednesday local time, according to South Korea’s Yonhap news agency, as protesters chanted for Yoon’s impeachment. It remained unclear what immediately precipitated Yoon’s decree — the first time martial law has been declared in South Korea since 1980, when a military junta ruled the country. In a televised address to the nation announcing his declaration of martial law, Yoon called the legislature a “den of criminals” engaged in “legislative tyranny” and “anti-state activities.” “Honorable citizens, as president, I appeal to you with a feeling of spitting blood,” he said. Accusing his opponents of being “shameless pro-North Korean anti-state forces that are plundering the freedom and happiness of our people,” Yoon lambasted lawmakers for rejecting his government budget proposal and moving to impeach several public officials. His presidency has been plagued by scandal since soon after he took office in 2022, with relentless accusations that he and his wife had abused their positions for personal and political gain. Yoon’s approval ratings have plummeted in recent months amid growing calls for his impeachment. South Korean television broadcasted Yoon’s address over and over again. One news anchor noted in grave disbelief that “we are now reporting a situation to you that we had only seen in movies.” Army Chief of Staff Gen. Park An-su, whom Yoon had named martial law commander, banned all political activity and proclaimed that the media was under military control. Outside the National Assembly, around a thousand protesters tussled with police guarding the gates as military helicopters hovered overhead. Bundled in thick winter jackets, they waved banners and umbrellas, chanting “lift the martial law!” Reporters, legislative staff and lawmakers had barricaded themselves inside the building as soldiers stormed the entrance, shattering a window and setting off what appeared to be either a smoke grenade or tear gas canister in an attempt to force their way in. Early Wednesday — less than three hours after Yoon declared martial law — the legislature voted to overturn his decree. By law, the president is required to lift his order immediately. Yoon soon announced he would comply. Upon learning of the vote, the protesters broke out in cheers, which quickly turned into another increasingly familiar refrain: “Impeach Yoon Suk Yeol!” In the minds of most South Koreans, martial law is strongly associated with the country’s pre-democratic military dictatorships, which used it as a tool to crush political dissent, oftentimes with violence. Under a state of martial law, the military can restrict citizens’ basic rights, including detaining or searching them without a warrant. Crimes can be prosecuted in military courts. The last leader to declare emergency martial law was military general Chun Doo-hwan, who rose to power in a coup in 1979. Chun later declared martial law over the entire country in 1980, during which his military opened fire on pro-democracy protestors in the city of Gwangju, killing at least 165. This is not the first time that democratically elected presidents have toyed with martial law. Under former president Park Geun-hye, a conservative whose corruption scandal led to her impeachment in 2017, military officials had secretly prepared their own plans of declaring martial law in the event that the courts upheld her impeachment. But Park would ultimately be ousted and jailed without those plans ever being set into motion. In September, opposition politicians raised the alarm that Yoon himself was preparing to declare martial law, citing the fact that Kim Yong-hyun, the defense minister, had held an uncustomary meeting with the three military commanders who would likely play key roles in a martial law regime. At the time, the presidential office denied the allegations, which it dismissed as political incitement akin to that of Stalin or Nazi Germany. Yoon , a former prosecutor, rose to political prominence as a straight-shooting investigator who handled high-profile corruption cases. But since being elected president May 2022, he has been a divisive leader, inviting controversy by engaging in misogynistic rhetoric and cracking down on critical media outlets . Yoon has been accused of interfering in a military investigation into the death of a young marine who drowned during a search and rescue operation last year, while his wife has been under fire for accepting a luxury handbag from a Korean American pastor in what critics have characterized as a clear case of graft. The opposition party has also moved to impeach Yoon’s interior minister, who it holds responsible for a crowd crush that killed over 150 people on Halloween in 2022. In addition, liberal party legislators have tried to remove several prosecutors who investigated Lee Jae-myung, their leader and presidential hopeful. In April, Yoon’s conservative party suffered a crushing defeat in the parliamentary general elections, which many saw as a referendum on his presidency. Legislators of all stripes quickly denounced Yoon’s decree of martial law. “There is no reason to declare martial law. We cannot let the military rule this country,” opposition leader Lee Jae-myung said in a video he recorded in a car on his way to the National Assembly. “President Yoon Suk Yeol has betrayed the people. President Yoon’s illegal declaration of emergency martial law is null and void. From this moment on, Mr. Yoon is no longer the president of South Korea.” Even Han Dong-hoon, the leader of Yoon’s own conservative party, had condemned Yoon’s actions as unconstitutional. “With the National Assembly’s vote to lift it, the state of emergency martial law has now been rendered invalid,” he said. ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit at latimes.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Middle East latest: Israeli raid and airstrikes in West Bank kill at least 8 Palestinians
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