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Around 2.5 crore devotees likely to visit Ayodhya between Jan 13-Feb 12 after attending Maha KumbhDENVER (AP) — Amid renewed interest in the killing of JonBenet Ramsey triggered in part by a new Netflix documentary, police in Boulder, Colorado, refuted assertions this week that there is viable evidence and leads about the 1996 killing of the 6-year-old girl that they are not pursuing. JonBenet Ramsey, who competed in beauty pageants, was found dead in the basement of her family’s home in the college town of Boulder the day after Christmas in 1996. Her body was found several hours after her mother called 911 to say her daughter was missing and a ransom note had been left behind. The details of the crime and video footage of JonBenet competing in pageants propelled the case into one of the highest-profile mysteries in the United States. The police comments came as part of their annual update on the investigation, a month before the 28th anniversary of JonBenet’s killing. Police said they released it a little earlier due to the increased attention on the case, apparently referring to the three-part Netflix series “Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey.” In a video statement, Boulder Police Chief Steve Redfearn said the department welcomes news coverage and documentaries about the killing of JonBenet, who would have been 34 this year, as a way to generate possible new leads. He said the department is committed to solving the case but needs to be careful about what it shares about the investigation to protect a possible future prosecution. “What I can tell you though, is we have thoroughly investigated multiple people as suspects throughout the years and we continue to be open-minded about what occurred as we investigate the tips that come into detectives," he said. The Netflix documentary focuses on the mistakes made by police and the “media circus” surrounding the case. JonBenet was bludgeoned and strangled. Her death was ruled a homicide, but nobody was ever prosecuted. Police were widely criticized for mishandling the early investigation into her death amid speculation that her family was responsible. However, a prosecutor cleared her parents, John and Patsy Ramsey, and brother Burke in 2008 based on new DNA evidence from JonBenet's clothing that pointed to the involvement of an “unexplained third party” in her slaying. The announcement by former district attorney Mary Lacy came two years after Patsy Ramsey died of cancer. Lacy called the Ramseys “victims of this crime.” John Ramsey has continued to speak out for the case to be solved. In 2022, he supported an online petition asking Colorado’s governor to intervene in the investigation by putting an outside agency in charge of DNA testing in the case. In the Netflix documentary, he said he has been advocating for several items that have not been prepared for DNA testing to be tested and for other items to be retested. He said the results should be put through a genealogy database. In recent years, investigators have identified suspects in unsolved cases by comparing DNA profiles from crime scenes and to DNA testing results shared online by people researching their family trees. In 2021, police said in their annual update that DNA hadn’t been ruled out to help solve the case, and in 2022 noted that some evidence could be “consumed” if DNA testing is done on it. Last year, police said they convened a panel of outside experts to review the investigation to give recommendations and determine if updated technologies or forensic testing might produce new leads. In the latest update, Redfearn said that review had ended but that police continue to work through and evaluate a “lengthy list of recommendations” from the panel. Amy Beth Hanson contributed to this report from Helena, Montana.
The policies, which begin in 2025, follow more than a year of study involving medicine, science, sport physiology and gender policy law. The updated policies would rule out eligibility for Hailey Davidson, who missed qualifying for the U.S. Women's Open this year by one shot and came up short in LPGA Q-school. Davidson, who turned 32 on Tuesday, began hormone treatments when she was in her early 20s in 2015 and in 2021 underwent gender-affirming surgery, which was required under the LPGA's previous gender policy. She had won this year on a Florida mini-tour called NXXT Golf until the circuit announced in March that players had to be assigned female at birth. “Can't say I didn't see this coming,” Davidson wrote Wednesday on an Instagram story. “Banned from the Epson and the LPGA. All the silence and people wanting to stay ‘neutral’ thanks for absolutely nothing. This happened because of all your silence.” By making it to the second stage of Q-school, Davidson would have had very limited status on the Epson Tour, the pathway to the LPGA. The LPGA and USGA say their policies were geared toward being inclusive of gender identities and expression while striving for equity in competition. The LPGA said its working group of experts advised that the effects of male puberty allowed for competitive advantages in golf compared with players who had not gone through puberty. “Our policy is reflective of an extensive, science-based and inclusive approach,” said LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan, who announced Monday that she is resigning in January. "The policy represents our continued commitment to ensuring that all feel welcome within our organization, while preserving the fairness and competitive equity of our elite competitions.” Mike Whan, the former LPGA commissioner and now CEO of the USGA, said it developed the updated policy independently and later discovered it was similar to those used by swimming, track and field, and other sports. “It starts with competitive fairness as the North star,” Whan said in a telephone interview. “We tried not to get into politics, or state by state or any of that stuff. We just simply said, ‘Where would somebody — at least medically today — where do we believe somebody would have a competitive advantage in the field?’ And we needed to draw a line. “We needed to be able to walk into any women's event and say with confidence that nobody here has a competitive advantage based on their gender. And this policy delivers that.” The “Competitive Fairness Gender Policy” for the USGA takes effect for the 2025 championship season that starts with the U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball on May 10-14. Qualifying began late this year, though there were no transgender players who took part. “Will that change in the years to come as medicine changes? Probably,” Whan said. “But I think today this stacks up.” The LPGA “Gender Policy for Competition Eligibility” would apply to the LPGA Tour, Epson Tour, Ladies European Tour and qualifying for the tours. Players assigned male at birth must prove they have not experienced any part of puberty beyond the first stage or after age 12, whichever comes first, and then meet limitation standards for testosterone levels. The LPGA begins its 75th season on Jan. 30 with the Tournament of Champions in Orlando, Florida.The world stands at the dawn of a “third nuclear age” in which Britain is threatened by multiple dilemmas, the head of the armed forces has warned. But alongside his stark warning of the threats facing Britain and its allies, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said there would be only a “remote chance” Russia would directly attack or invade the UK if the two countries were at war. The Chief of the Defence Staff laid out the landscape of British defence in a wide-ranging speech, after a minister warned the Army would be wiped out in as little as six months if forced to fight a war on the scale of the Ukraine conflict. The admiral cast doubt on the possibility as he gave a speech at the Royal United Services Institute (Rusi) defence think tank in London. He told the audience Britain needed to be “clear-eyed in our assessment” of the threats it faces, adding: “That includes recognising that there is only a remote chance of a significant direct attack or invasion by Russia on the United Kingdom, and that’s the same for the whole of Nato.” Moscow “knows the response will be overwhelming”, he added, but warned the nuclear deterrent needed to be “kept strong and strengthened”. Sir Tony added: “We are at the dawn of a third nuclear age, which is altogether more complex. It is defined by multiple and concurrent dilemmas, proliferating nuclear and disruptive technologies and the almost total absence of the security architectures that went before.” The first nuclear age was the Cold War, while the second was “governed by disarmament efforts and counter proliferation”, the armed forces chief said. He listed the “wild threats of tactical nuclear use” by Russia, China building up its weapon stocks, Iran’s failure to co-operate with a nuclear deal, and North Korea’s “erratic behaviour” among the threats faced by the West. But Sir Tony said the UK’s nuclear arsenal is “the one part of our inventory of which Russia is most aware and has more impact on (President Vladimir) Putin than anything else”. Successive British governments had invested “substantial sums of money” in renewing nuclear submarines and warheads because of this, he added. The admiral described the deployment of thousands of North Korean soldiers on Ukraine’s border alongside Russian forces as the year’s “most extraordinary development”. He also signalled further deployments were possible, speaking of “tens of thousands more to follow as part of a new security pact with Russia”. Defence minister Alistair Carns earlier said a rate of casualties similar to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine would lead to the army being “expended” within six to 12 months. He said it illustrated the need to “generate depth and mass rapidly in the event of a crisis”. In comments reported by Sky News, Mr Carns, a former Royal Marines colonel, said Russia was suffering losses of around 1,500 soldiers killed or injured a day. “In a war of scale – not a limited intervention, but one similar to Ukraine – our Army for example, on the current casualty rates, would be expended – as part of a broader multinational coalition – in six months to a year,” Mr Carns said in a speech at Rusi. He added: “That doesn’t mean we need a bigger Army, but it does mean you need to generate depth and mass rapidly in the event of a crisis.” Official figures show the Army had 109,245 personnel on October 1, including 25,814 volunteer reservists. Mr Carns, the minister for veterans and people, said the UK needed to “catch up with Nato allies” to place greater emphasis on the reserves. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said Defence Secretary John Healey had previously spoken about “the state of the armed forces that were inherited from the previous government”. The spokesman said: “It’s why the Budget invested billions of pounds into defence, it’s why we’re undertaking a strategic defence review to ensure that we have the capabilities and the investment needed to defend this country.”In Chongqing, China, an innovative restaurant is grabbing global attention for its unique dining experience, combining cutting-edge aesthetics with traditional food service. Ms. Qin , the 26-year-old entrepreneur behind this hot pot establishment, offers her patrons a mesmerizing performance where her smooth movements emulate those of a humanoid robot. At first glance, diners might be tempted to believe they are witnessing a technological marvel with the restaurant’s staff appearing mechanical. However, this extraordinary illusion is the product of Ms. Qin’s dedication to her craft, seamlessly blending dance and dining service. Her expert choreography, marked by precise movements and a focused gaze, transforms each dining experience into a theatrical display. This exceptional fusion of art and service has captivated audiences, both in the vibrant restaurant and online, as videos of Ms. Qin’s mesmerizing performances spread widely. Her ability to effortlessly embody the characteristics of a machine while retaining the grace of a dancer underscores the harmony between human creativity and mechanical precision. Alongside running her restaurant, Ms. Qin also showcases her talent as a professional dancer, performing both within her establishment and in public spaces. Her unique talents continue to attract visitors from around the globe, eager to witness this fusion of innovation and artistry firsthand. Experience a dining revolution that combines performance and cuisine at Ms. Qin’s extraordinary restaurant, where every meal is served with a touch of futuristic allure. Experience the Future of Dining: A Fusion of Art and Technology In the bustling city of Chongqing, China, a groundbreaking restaurant concept is turning heads worldwide, offering an unprecedented dining experience that melds artistic performance with culinary excellence. The brainchild of 26-year-old entrepreneur and professional dancer, Ms. Qin, this hot pot restaurant delivers not just meals but an immersive spectacle. Features of the Revolutionary Dining Experience Ms. Qin’s establishment is at the forefront of integrating performance art into traditional food service. Her remarkable ability to simulate robotic movements while serving food captivates diners, creating an engaging atmosphere where every service moment becomes part of a choreographed act. This innovative approach has set her apart in the culinary industry, redefining what it means to dine out. Insights into the Artistry Behind the Illusion The heart of this mesmerizing experience lies in Ms. Qin’s background as a professional dancer. Her rigorous training allows her to execute fluid and precise movements that mimic a humanoid robot. This dedication not only enhances the dining experience but also highlights the potential synergy between human creativity and technological influence. Pros and Cons of This Unique Dining Concept Pros: – Entertainment Value: Combines dining with live performance, providing a unique storytelling element to meals. – Cultural Fusion: Blends modern aesthetics with traditional hot pot cuisine, offering a fresh take on a classic culinary style. – Global Appeal: Attracts international visitors eager to experience this hybrid of art and dining. Cons: – Scalability Challenges: The concept relies heavily on Ms. Qin’s personal talents, which could be difficult to replicate on a larger scale. – Misinterpretation: Diners unfamiliar with the concept might initially mistake the performance for traditional robotic service, potentially overshadowing the artistic elements. A Look at Global Trends in Dining Innovation This innovative approach resonates with a growing global trend where traditional industries, like dining, are increasingly integrating artistic and technological elements to elevate customer experiences. Such trends point to a future where boundary-pushing concepts are more commonplace, suggesting that the fusion of art and service could inspire new dining formats worldwide. Market Predictions and Consumer Interest With increasing demand for unique and experiential dining, Ms. Qin’s restaurant could pave the way for similar innovations in other markets. As consumers seek experiences beyond mere culinary satisfaction, future dining establishments might explore integrating performance art and technology more deeply into their service offerings. Conclusion Ms. Qin’s inventive hot pot restaurant offers a glimpse into the future of dining, where art and technology harmonize to create memorable experiences. As her concept continues to gain traction, it sets a new standard for what is possible in the culinary world, challenging restaurateurs to think beyond traditional service models. For more insights into innovative dining experiences, visit China Highlights .Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Roblox . Looking at options history for Roblox RBLX we detected 8 trades. If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 75% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 25% with bearish. From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $53,900 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $312,515. Predicted Price Range Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $40.0 to $55.0 for Roblox over the recent three months. Volume & Open Interest Development Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Roblox's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Roblox's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $40.0 to $55.0 over the preceding 30 days. Roblox Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days Biggest Options Spotted: Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume RBLX CALL SWEEP BULLISH 02/21/25 $2.95 $2.86 $2.95 $55.00 $118.0K 1.2K 470 RBLX CALL TRADE BULLISH 03/21/25 $12.0 $11.8 $12.0 $40.00 $60.0K 420 50 RBLX CALL SWEEP BULLISH 01/17/25 $1.13 $1.08 $1.13 $55.00 $45.1K 18.4K 689 RBLX CALL SWEEP BULLISH 01/17/25 $3.2 $3.1 $3.2 $50.00 $32.0K 5.1K 181 RBLX CALL SWEEP BULLISH 12/06/24 $1.15 $1.12 $1.15 $50.00 $28.7K 585 298 About Roblox Roblox operates an online video game platform with 80 million daily active users that lets young gamers create, develop, and monetize games (or "experiences") for other players. The firm offers its developers a hybrid of a game engine, publishing platform, online hosting and services, marketplace with payment processing, and social network. The platform is a closed garden that Roblox controls, earning $3.5 billion in bookings in 2023 through in-game purchases and advertising while benefiting from outsourced game development. Unlike traditional video game publishers, Roblox is more focused on the creation of new tools and monetization techniques for its developers than creating new games or franchises. Having examined the options trading patterns of Roblox, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance Current Position of Roblox With a volume of 4,074,456, the price of RBLX is down -0.12% at $49.0. RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought. Next earnings are expected to be released in 70 days. Professional Analyst Ratings for Roblox Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $60.0. Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access .* Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Piper Sandler continues to hold a Overweight rating for Roblox, targeting a price of $65. * An analyst from Barclays persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Roblox, maintaining a target price of $50. * In a cautious move, an analyst from Raymond James downgraded its rating to Strong Buy, setting a price target of $60. * An analyst from Morgan Stanley upgraded its action to Overweight with a price target of $65. * Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Canaccord Genuity keeps a Buy rating on Roblox with a target price of $60. 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Nebraska defensive lineman Kai Wallin enters the transfer portalTransportation Secretary told a gathering of young Democrats on Thursday not to be “mesmerized” by what takes place during Republican Donald Trump’s upcoming presidential term. “We cannot be mesmerized by the worst things that we see happening,” he told the group of elected officials in Washington, as . “We will be inclined to react with shock by some things which are done precisely with the intent of shocking us. We need to move very quickly through the shock.” Buttigieg, a 2020 presidential candidate and former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, also called on his party to “figure out how to take online conversations offline at scale.” “While it is not obvious how to do that, that is something that through human history until about 15 years ago, we all did,” he said. “So we’re going to have ways to do that that might on some level be a return to form, but on other levels entail information environment work that is unfamiliar to people who have taken a free press in a democratic society for granted.” His suggestions are akin to those of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), who that it will be important for Democrats to and engage in more direct, offline communication in the years ahead. At another point during Thursday’s event, Buttigieg Democrats might deal with performative Republican antics. As an example, he cited incoming Rep. Sarah McBride’s (D-Del.) of a transgender bathroom ban in the Capitol that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) this week. Earlier this month, McBride became the first out transgender person elected to Congress. McBride responded to the ban by saying: “I’m not here to fight about bathrooms. I’m here to fight for Delawareans and to bring down costs facing families.” Buttigieg said McBride’s response to Republicans “reminded everybody that they’re the ones who are worried about where other people go to the bathroom; she’s worried about how to make life more affordable for people who live in Delaware.” He argued that this put Republicans “on the defensive.” “Let the speaker of the House ... explain how, in a country that has crises ranging from the character of its democracy to the affordability of its housing, why he is spending one second of his time policing where one of his congressional colleagues gets to go to the bathroom,” Buttigieg added. It’s not clear what role Buttigieg, a rising star in the Democratic Party, will take on next, as his position in Joe Biden’s presidential administration is set to come to an end in January.
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Purdy not throwing during 49ers practice, limited to handoffsNone“You need to start dressing your age; you look like a skater,” a co-worker jocularly told me as I let out a whiny chortle to disguise my unease. I felt momentarily disarmed by the comment because the only skater I knew of was pioneering board rider Tony Hawk – and he dressed like a Mormon. Radical, dude: Brendan Foster was left puzzled after some unprompted fashion advice. Credit: WAtoday I wasn’t deeply wounded by the parting barb, but it got me marinating on what toggery was befitting for someone tumbling into their late 50s. Granted, there was something transparently pretentious about the outfit I was wearing that warranted a bit of ribbing: a $100 pair of Converse boots, designer shorts, and a check western shirt from the funky, clothing outlet Get Lucky in Fremantle. There’s a good chance I would punch someone in the ear if they called me an ageing hapless hipster, but if the shoe fits. But is there a cut-off point for men of my vintage when it comes to frocking up like a more sophisticated Dude (minus the bathrobe) from the brilliant Coen Brothers movie The Big Lebowski ? There was probably more symbolic value to my outfit than I was willing to admit, and most psychiatrists would have a field day with my wardrobe. But should I just ungracefully step into a pair of elasticated trousers as my body starts to betray itself? Whatever threads I cobbled together, there was a premeditated plan and that was to feel good. At the risk of sounding reactionary, it’s a pretty harmless way to elevate your style and wellbeing, regardless of your age. I doubt the people who created the labels I sport had my demography in mind when they were coming up with a new summer range. And I haven’t stumbled across any mannequins dressed in homeless chic. (Before I go any further, I just want to sincerely acknowledge the brutal, constant ugliness women have endured from online trolls for donning certain attire. I am nothing more than a non-playing character in the game of fashion cruelties). Loading So, what the hell should I be wearing as I reluctantly wobble into my autumn years? Remarkably, given the endless disappointing dross you can find online, there is bugger-all advice when it comes to age-appropriate apparel for chaps like me. Maybe the lack of meaningful information is because there is just an expectation, hat we decrepit dudes will morph into Alf Stewart from Home and Away . I mean, when you turn 65, does your WA Seniors Card rock up the mail with a free pair of brown sandals, grey supermarket slacks, white singlets, and handkerchiefs? The pants come with clear instructions on how to hitch them above your navel and an ankle bracelet that sets off an alarm if you attempt to enter any designer stores. There is a secret sect of khaki-dressed, police that re-educates Bohemian Boomers who dare rock a bucket hat, knee-length shorts, and old-school Puma runners. Or maybe men don’t grasp what sociologist Julia Twigg calls “the changing room moment” when it comes to us blokes realising we are too old for certain items. Professor Twigg interviewed men aged between 58 and 85 who were surprisingly comfortable in the kit they’d worn most of their lives. “It is clear men have a different relationship to dress from women, and the research shows that this continues into later life,” she said. “There is less in the way of age anxiety in their choices.” It’s not uncommon for the male species to adopt a certain look in their early 20s and be buried in the first suit they bought 60 years ago. If you disregard the nexus to money, which has allowed me to buy clothing that isn’t from charity shops, my style hasn’t changed since the early 90s. I still have an unhealthy amount of corduroy pants and jackets in my wardrobe and retro shirts and sneakers. There is something comforting and reassuring about finding your own style and a certain empowerment for not caring (and caring) about what you wear. We can delude ourselves that the rags we pluck from the cupboard are not calculated pieces of composition because the pair of tracky-dacks and favourite band T-shirt you just reached for, still make you feel content. The right duds give us confidence. No matter what our age. Hey, if you’re unconvinced, here are some scientific facts. Loading In a paper published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology , Adam Galinsky and his co-author Hajo Adam coined the term “enclothed cognition”, which describes the systematic influence that clothes have on the wearer’s psychological processes. The pair believed our garbs had the power to not only impact our mood but also influence the way we feel and interact with the world. “With enclothed cognition, the key idea is not just the wearing of clothes, but the symbolic meaning of the clothes one is wearing,” Galinsky says. I’m not sure the method worked on existentialist thinker John-Paul Sartre, who spent most of his life dressed as a Parisian bus driver. Adam and Galinsky’s theory could also be applied to the workplace, where our cognitive functions or moods shift when we see a person in certain professional attire. I, for one, would feel more assured about getting a rectal exam from a person wearing a stethoscope and lab coat than someone in high-vis. Despite our persistent denial, our clothes send out signals. They play a critical role in shaping our perceptions of who we are. Whether or not my clobber signified to my colleague that I may have missed the “changing room moment”, it didn’t matter. Whatever our generation, the get-up we choose to wear can make us feel attractive, stylish and jolly. As the Shakespeare saying goes, “apparel oft proclaims the man”. Even if that person chooses not to dress their age. Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter . Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. License this article Style Perth Workplace culture Opinion Brendan Foster is a Fremantle local, former Fairfax journalist and communication professional, with work published in Guardian Australia, The New York Daily, The New York Times, Crikey, WAtoday, News.com.au, The Irish Times and The Sunday Times. Most Viewed in National Loading
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