Sam Darnold completed 33 of 43 passes for a career-best 377 yards to go with three touchdowns and one interception, and the Minnesota Vikings escaped with a 27-25 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis. Justin Jefferson had eight catches for 92 yards for Minnesota (14-2), which won its ninth game in a row. Jalen Nailor, Jordan Addison and Cam Akers had one touchdown reception apiece for the Vikings. Jordan Love completed 19 of 30 passes for 185 yards and one touchdown for Green Bay (11-5). Josh Jacobs and Emanuel Wilson each rushed for a touchdown and Malik Heath had a touchdown catch for the Packers, who lost to the Vikings for the second time this season. Minnesota's nine-game winning streak matches its third longest in franchise history. The Vikings are enjoying their longest stretch of success since 1975, when they won 10 straight. Green Bay rallied with back-to-back touchdowns in the fourth quarter to pull within two. Wilson scored on a 5-yard run to cut the Packers' deficit to 27-18 with 6:12 to go. Love brought Green Bay within 27-25 with 2:18 to play. He fired a 3-yard touchdown pass to Heath, who scored on a quick slant. The Vikings got the ball on the following kickoff and never gave it back to Green Bay. Darnold secured the win when he lobbed a pass to Akers for a first down to set up the victory formation. The Packers opened the scoring late in the first quarter with a 22-yard field goal by Brandon McManus. Minnesota responded to grab a 13-3 lead at the half. Darnold found Nailor for a 31-yard touchdown with 11:52 remaining in the first half. Nailor was wide open and made a basket catch near the back of the end zone. Reichard rounded out the first-half scoring with field goals from 25 yards and 50 yards. The Vikings increased their lead to 20-3 on the opening drive of the second half. Addison made a diving grab for an 18-yard touchdown. Green Bay pulled within 20-10 with 5:07 left in the third quarter. Jacobs scored on a 2-yard run. Darnold's third touchdown pass, this time to Akers, made it 27-10 in favor of the Vikings with 51 seconds remaining in the third quarter. --Field Level MediaIndia lost one of its great sons Jharkhand CM on Manmohan Singh's death
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Minutes after the news of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's demise on Thursday, the Delhi’s All India Institute Of Medical Sciences released an official statement, stating despite all their efforts, he was declared dead at 9:51pm. Dr Manmohan Singh was admitted to the emergency department of the hospital at 8:06pm on Thursday. “Despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9:51pm," News18 quoted AIIMS statement, which added, "With profound grief, we inform the demise of Former Prime Minister of India. Dr. Manmohan Singh, aged 92." The statement further added that the former PM was being treated for age-related illnesses and “had sudden loss of consciousness at home on 26th December 2024". Before the former PM was brought to the hospital, measures were taken to revive him started at home. His office stated that the former PM was facing “extreme breathlessness". All government programs for tomorrow cancelled: According to government sources, quoted by ANI , all the government programs scheduled for 27 December are to be cancelled . Also, national mourning of seven days are to be declared. Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh’s last rites to be conducted with full state honours. Meanwhile, Karnataka has declared a government holiday on 27 December and also announced a seven-day mourning after the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Condolence messages pour is: After former PM Manmohan Singh's demise at 92 years, President Droupadi Murmu expressed her condolences on X. She wrote, “Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh Ji was one of those rare politicians who also straddled the worlds of academia and administration with equal ease. In his various roles in public offices, he made critical contributions to reforming Indian economy. He will always be remembered for his service to the nation, his unblemished political life and his utmost humility. His passing is a great loss to all of us. I pay my respectful homage to one of the greatest sons of Bharat and convey my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and admirers.” Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar also expressed his condolences and wrote on X, “Deeply pained to learn about the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji, former Prime Minister and a distinguished economist who transformed India's economic landscape. A Padma Vibhushan awardee and architect of India's economic liberalisation in 1991, he boldly steered our nation through a critical transition, opening new pathways for growth and prosperity.” “As the Vice-President of India, I had the privilege to engage in meaningful, insightful interactions with Dr. Singh at his residence. His profound understanding of economy, gentle demeanor and unwavering commitment to India's progress will forever be etched in my memory. In Dr. Singh's passing, India has lost a leader of towering intellect and a statesman par excellence. His legacy will forever guide Bharat's growth trajectory. My heartfelt condolences to his family and countless admirers in this difficult hour, ” he concluded. PM Narendra Modi also expressed his condolences . He took to X and wrote, "India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. Rising from humble origins, he rose to become a respected economist. He served in various government positions as well, including as Finance Minister, leaving a strong imprint on our economic policy over the years. His interventions in Parliament were also insightful. As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives." He added, “Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji and I interacted regularly when he was PM and I was the CM of Gujarat. We would have extensive deliberations on various subjects relating to governance. His wisdom and humility were always visible. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the family of Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji, his friends and countless admirers. Om Shanti.” Congress leader and Leader of Opposition at Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, also expressed his condolences . He wrote, “Manmohan Singh Ji led India with immense wisdom and integrity. His humility and deep understanding of economics inspired the nation. My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Kaur and the family. I have lost a mentor and guide. Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the utmost pride.” A noted economist, the Dr Manmohan Singh served as India’s Prime Minister for two consecutive terms, from 2004 to 2014, leaving an indelible mark on the nation’s governance and economy. With agency inputs.Home Bargains shoppers race to bag £15 dupe of posh £230 scented candle
AAP FACTCHECK – Doctored videos of US President elect Donald Trump promising people can make millions if they invest in his ‘Golden Eagles’ are circulating online. The various videos, including some taken from his 2024 election victory speech, include audio altered using artificial intelligence (AI). Manipulated videos also show Mr Trump talking about the Golden Eagles in television interviews, as well as Elon Musk supposedly endorsing the scheme and urging “patriots” to invest. In one of the posts , Mr Trump addresses an audience in front of a lectern that reads ‘House Republicans 119th Congress’. “Patriots, I am calling on each and every one of you to take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity,” he is heard saying. “In this crucial moment, I am urging you to invest in the Trump Golden Eagles...With the purchase of just 100 Trump Golden Eagles today, you will be able to exchange them for millions of dollars come January.” A reverse image search reveals the manipulated video is taken from a recording of Mr Trump at the Republicans Congress meeting in November 2024 . In the original clip, he does not mention Golden Eagles. A link in the caption in the altered video directs users to a site where you can supposedly buy Golden “Patriot Eagles”. At the time of writing, links to purchase the item did not appear to work. Small print at the bottom of the website says the website is not affiliated with Mr Trump or the Trump campaign, and that the product is just a collectable item and does not have any monetary value. AAP FactCheck contacted the website creators for comment but did not get a reply. The golden eagle is a symbol associated with Mr Trump and was the image of his official 2021 members card given to supporters who donated to the campaign. Dr Andrew Lenson , an AI and computer science expert at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington, told AAP FactCheck the Republicans Congress meeting video is “clearly fake”. “The biggest ‘tell’ is at 0:09, where his mouth suddenly moves from a neutral expression into a deep grin – clearly unrealistic,” he said. The low quality of another video is common in manipulated videos as a way of hiding the visual giveaways associated with deepfakes. However, you can make out Mr Trump’s teeth, which disappear and reappear during the video – a sign of AI manipulation. The actual video can be found on Mr Trump’s website and features him announcing a plan to wage war on Mexican drug cartels in December 2023 . Again, there is no mention of the Golden Eagles. Another manipulated post on X in which Mr Trump supposedly spruiks the Golden Eagles is from his 2024 victory speech . The edited clip starts with the original lines from the speech, but at 25 seconds it substitutes a doctored section in which he says the value of the Golden Eagles has risen since his election win. “Everyone who invested in Trump Golden Eagles will soon be able to exchange them for real cash,” the audio says. Another post appears to show Mr Trump endorsing the eagles on Fox News with host Sean Hannity. But this is another manipulated video. The original video of Mr Trump speaking dates from January 2021 when he was responding to the US Capitol riots. All information, text and images included on the AAP Websites is for personal use only and may not be re-written, copied, re-sold or re-distributed, framed, linked, shared onto social media or otherwise used whether for compensation of any kind or not, unless you have the prior written permission of AAP. For more information, please refer to our standard terms and conditions .NEW YORK (AP) — What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors. U.S. stocks ripped higher and carried the S&P 500 to records as the economy kept growing and the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates. The year featured many familiar winners, such as Big Tech, which got even bigger as their stock prices kept growing . But it wasn't just Apple, Nvidia and the like. Bitcoin , gold and other investments also drove higher. Here's a look at some of the numbers that defined the year. All are as of Dec. 20. Remember when President Bill Clinton got impeached or when baseball's Mark McGwire hit his 70th home run against the Montreal Expos? That was the last time the U.S. stock market closed out a second straight year with a leap of at least 20%, something the S&P 500 is on track to do again this year. The index has climbed 24.3% so far this year, not including dividends, following last year's spurt of 24.2%. The number of all-time highs the S&P 500 has set so far this year. The first came early, on Jan. 19, when the index capped a two-year comeback from the swoon caused by high inflation and worries that high interest rates instituted by the Federal Reserve to combat it would create a recession. But the index was methodical through the rest of the year, setting a record in every month outside of April and August, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices. The latest came on Dec. 6. The number of times the Federal Reserve has cut its main interest rate this year from a two-decade high, offering some relief to the economy. Expectations for those cuts, along with hopes for more in 2025, were a big reason the U.S. stock market has been so successful this year. The 1 percentage point of cuts, though, is still short of the 1.5 percentage points that many traders were forecasting for 2024 at the start of the year. The Fed disappointed investors in December when it said it may cut rates just two more times in 2025, fewer than it had earlier expected. That’s how many points the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by the day after Election Day, as investors made bets on what Donald Trump’s return to the White House will mean for the economy and the world . The more widely followed S&P 500 soared 2.5% for its best day in nearly two years. Aside from bitcoin, stocks of banks and smaller winners were also perceived to be big winners. The bump has since diminished amid worries that Trump’s policies could also send inflation higher. The level that bitcoin topped to set a record above $108,000 this past month. It's been climbing as interest rates come down, and it got a particularly big boost following Trump's election. He's turned around and become a fan of crypto, and he's named a former regulator who’s seen as friendly to digital currencies as the next chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, replacing someone who critics said was overly aggressive in his oversight. Bitcoin was below $17,000 just two years ago following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. Gold's rise for the year, as it also hit records and had as strong a run as U.S. stocks. Wars around the world have helped drive demand for investments seen as safe, such as gold. It's also benefited from the Fed's cut to interest rates. When bonds are paying less in interest, they pull away fewer potential buyers from gold, which pays investors nothing. It's a favorite number of Elon Musk, and it's also a threshold that Tesla's stock price passed in December as it set a record. The number has a long history among marijuana devotees, and Musk famously said in 2018 that he had secured funding to take Tesla private at $420 per share . Tesla soared this year, up from less than $250 at the start, in part because of expectations that Musk's close relationship with Trump could benefit the company. That's how much revenue Nvidia made in the nine months through Oct. 27, showing how the artificial-intelligence frenzy is creating mountains of cash. Nvidia's chips are driving much of the move into AI, and its revenue through the last nine months catapulted from less than $39 billion the year before. Such growth has boosted Nvidia's worth to more than $3 trillion in total. GameStop’s gain on May 13 after Keith Gill, better known as “Roaring Kitty,” appeared online for the first time in three years to support the video game retailer’s stock, which he helped rocket to unimaginable heights during the “ meme stock craze ” in 2021. Several other meme stocks also jumped following his post in May on the social platform X, including AMC Entertainment. Gill later disclosed a sizeable stake in the online pet products retailer Chewy, but he sold all of his holdings by late October . That's how much the U.S. economy grew, at annualized seasonally adjusted rates, in each of the three first quarters of this year. Such growth blew past what many pessimists were expecting when inflation was topping 9% in the summer of 2022. The fear was that the medicine prescribed by the Fed to beat high inflation — high interest rates — would create a recession. Households at the lower end of the income spectrum in particular are feeling pain now, as they contend with still-high prices. But the overall economy has remained remarkably resilient. This is the vacancy rate for U.S. office buildings — an all-time high — through the first three quarters of 2024, according to data from Moody's. The fact the rate held steady for most of the year was something of a win for office building owners, given that it had marched up steadily from 16.8% in the fourth quarter of 2019. Demand for office space weakened as the pandemic led to the popularization of remote work. That's the total number of previously occupied homes sold nationally through the first 11 months of 2024. Sales would have to surge 20% year-over-year in December for 2024's home sales to match the 4.09 million existing homes sold in 2023, a nearly 30-year low. The U.S. housing market has been in a sales slump dating back to 2022, when mortgage rates began to climb from pandemic-era lows. 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Here’s a look at the injury report for the Atlanta Hawks (12-11), which currently has only one player listed, as the Hawks prepare for their matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers (12-10, six injured players) at State Farm Arena on Friday, December 6 at 7:30 PM ET. Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up. In their most recent outing on Wednesday, the Hawks secured a 119-104 win against the Bucks. Jalen Johnson recorded 23 points, 13 rebounds and five assists for the Hawks. The Lakers enter this game on the heels of a 134-93 loss to the Heat on Wednesday. LeBron James’ team-high 29 points paced the Lakers in the loss. Sign up for NBA League Pass to get live and on-demand access to NBA games. Get tickets for any NBA game this season at StubHub. Catch NBA action all season long on Fubo. Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER .SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who led US crackdown on cryptocurrencies, to step downHome Bargains shoppers race to bag £15 dupe of posh £230 scented candle
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