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NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Wenkers Wright ran for 118 yards and two touchdowns and No. 13 Illinois State knocked off North Dakota for the first time, 35-13 in the regular season finale for both teams Saturday. The Redbirds are 9-2 (6-2 Missouri Valley Conference) and are looking to reach the FCS playoffs for the first time since 2019 and sixth time in Brock Spack's 16 seasons as head coach. Illinois State opened the game with some trickery. Eddie Kasper pulled up on a fleaflicker and launched a 30-yard touchdown pass to Xavier Loyd to cap a seven-play, 70-yard opening drive. Simon Romfo tied it on North Dakota's only touchdown of the day, throwing 20 yards to Nate DeMontagnac. Wright scored from the 10 to make it 14-7 after a quarter, and after C.J. Elrichs kicked a 20-yard field goal midway through the second to make it 14-10 at intermission, Wright powered in from the 18 and Mitch Bartol caught a five-yard touchdown pass from Tommy Rittenhouse to make it 28-10 after three. Seth Glatz added a 13-yard touchdown run to make it 35-10 before Elrichs added a 37-yard field goal to get the Fighting Hawks on the board to set the final margin. Rittenhouse finished 21 of 33 passing for 187 yards for Illinois State. Loyd caught eight passes for 121 yards. Romfo completed 11 of 26 passes for 135 yards and a touchdown with an interception for North Dakota (5-7, 2-6). Illinois State faced North Dakota for just the fourth time and third time as Missouri Valley Conference opponents. The Redbirds lost the previous three meetings. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballAs the "laying flat" era draws to a close, individuals are facing the harsh truth that passive income alone may not be enough to support their desired lifestyle. Many are now realizing the importance of actively seeking out new sources of income, whether through freelance work, side hustles, or entrepreneurial ventures, in order to supplement their existing savings and maintain financial stability.
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Adams' 25 help CSU Northridge down Utah Tech 89-79In conclusion, As's prediction of Real Madrid's starting XI showcases a blend of talent, experience, and tactical acumen, setting the stage for a captivating Champions League encounter. Whether the anticipated lineup materializes or surprises await, one thing is certain – the football world is in for a riveting spectacle as Real Madrid takes on their European rivals with their star-studded roster.In a recent interview, Ferdinand emphasized the need for Manchester United to show a cold, ruthless attitude towards players who are not meeting expectations on the pitch. He stressed that complacency should not be tolerated and that tough decisions need to be made in order to maintain a winning mentality within the team.
One huge hurdle down in the fight to get justice for the wrongfully convicted. One enormous hurdle still to go. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * One huge hurdle down in the fight to get justice for the wrongfully convicted. One enormous hurdle still to go. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? Opinion One huge hurdle down in the fight to get justice for the wrongfully convicted. One enormous hurdle still to go. David and Joyce Milgaard’s Law would create a fully independent commission to review claims of wrongful conviction and decide which cases should be returned to the justice system. The bill is named for the Winnipeg-born man who spent 23 years in prison for a rape and murder he did not commit and his mother, who spent decades fighting for his freedom. The act passed third reading in the Senate on Wednesday and is slated for royal assent within the next week or so. SPENCER COLBY / THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani said he will move as quickly as possible to make the commission functional in “a matter of months.” However, assent does not guarantee the Miscarriage of Justice Review Commission will become a reality. Although the act passed both chambers of a minority Parliament, it was opposed at every turn by the Conservatives. Given the fact the Tories have already tried several times to defeat the Liberal government and trigger an election, Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani finds himself under enormous pressure to get the commission up and running quickly. In an interview with the , Virani said he will move as quickly as possible to make the commission functional in “a matter of months.” Virani said his office will start accepting applications for commissioners in January, with an eye toward ensuring a diversity of perspectives and cultures. Once the commissioners are hired, they will begin the process of developing the commission’s policies and practices, he added. The Liberals have set aside $83.9 million in funding for the first five years of operations. With an election scheduled no later than Oct. 20, urgency is the order of the day, Virani said. “It’s a very historic day for Canada because there’s few times when you are able to legislate something that has the prospect of being transformational change,” Virani said. “And this is really transformational when you’re able to go out into the communities and provide assistance to people in a language they understand, and provide more funding and resources to potentially correct wrongful convictions and miscarriages of justice. That’s a bit of a game changer.” Notwithstanding Virani’s commitment to urgency, the future of the commission is far from certain. “It’s a very historic day for Canada because there’s few times when you are able to legislate something that has the prospect of being transformational change.” The Liberal government is, by all accounts, on its last legs. The Conservative party leads all public opinion polls with enough support that, if an election were held today, it would almost certainly win a majority mandate. Would a Tory government support the commission if and when it forms the next government? The initial signals are mixed. Throughout its long and winding road from the House of Commons to the Senate, Conservative MPs and senators, while expressing support for the general concept, opposed the finer details of Bill C-40 at every turn. At third reading in the Commons, the last stage before it went before the Senate, 118 of 119 Tory MPs voted against the bill. The ‘nay’ votes would have been unanimous if not for a Tory absence. Efforts were made to stop progress of the bill in the Senate and return it to the House by introducing a significant number of amendments. The leading critic for the Tories was Sen. Denise Batters, who used her final speech in the Red Chamber to correctly identify a number of shortcomings in the bill. Critics outside government have raised concerns about the need to appoint a larger number of commissioners to handle what is expected to be an initial flood of applications, and to ensure a diversity of perspectives. There have also been issues raised regarding the power and scope of the commission. Although Batters’ analysis was thoughtful and detailed, it contained a number of red flags that might suggest the commission would be ideologically incongruent with the Conservative political brand, which leans heavily on being tougher on crime and criminals. For example, Batters suggested the victims of the crimes at issue be involved in the process. Right now, the commission only has a mandate to keep victims and their families apprised of its work. Although a wrongful conviction has profound implications for the families of the original victims, it would be inappropriate to allow them to influence the final decisions of the commission. “...As a dedication to the legacy of David and Joyce Milgaard, I think I need to work with pace, and that’s exactly what I’m going to do.” Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Initially, and for obvious reasons, the families of victims are among the most skeptical when it comes to claims of innocence. Forcing victims into the commission process as little more than a symbolic gesture could undermine the need to be as objective as possible. Batters also raised concerns about whether the commission would serve to create a new burden for an overburdened court system. Although the need to hold new trials for those wrongfully convicted does add to the court docket, it is hard to see how the numbers of cases flowing through the commission would be enough to have a sizeable impact on the administration of justice. Although there might be changes to the commission from a future government, Virani said he will work diligently to see it is up and running, with the knowledge that this kind of institution has been long overdue. “We certainly waited a long time to get to this point, long enough such that the two people whose names are on this bill aren’t alive to see it. That is unfortunate, but as a dedication to the legacy of David and Joyce Milgaard, I think I need to work with pace, and that’s exactly what I’m going to do.” dan.lett@winnipegfreepress.com Dan Lett is a columnist for the , providing opinion and commentary on politics in Winnipeg and beyond. Born and raised in Toronto, Dan joined the in 1986. . Dan’s columns are built on facts and reactions, but offer his personal views through arguments and analysis. The ’ editing team reviews Dan’s columns before they are posted online or published in print — part of the our tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about , and . Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider . Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support. Dan Lett is a columnist for the , providing opinion and commentary on politics in Winnipeg and beyond. Born and raised in Toronto, Dan joined the in 1986. . Dan’s columns are built on facts and reactions, but offer his personal views through arguments and analysis. The ’ editing team reviews Dan’s columns before they are posted online or published in print — part of the our tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about , and . Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider . Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support. Advertisement Advertisement
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Alarm grew in France on Friday over the fate of a prominent French-Algerian novelist detained in the country of his birth, with his publisher urging his immediate release and President Emmanuel Macron closely following the case. Boualem Sansal, a major figure in francophone modern literature, is known for his strong stances against both authoritarianism and Islamism as well as being a forthright campaigner on freedom of expression issues. His detention by Algeria comes against a background of tensions between France and its former colony which have also appear to have spread to the literary world. The 75-year-old writer, granted French nationality this year, was on Saturday arrested at Algiers airport after returning from France, according to several media reports including the Marianne weekly. The Gallimard publishing house, which has published his work for a quarter of a century, in a statement expressed "its very deep concern following the arrest of the writer by the Algerian security services", calling for his "immediate release". There has been no confirmation from the Algerian authorities of his arrest and no other details about his situation. Macron is "very concerned by the disappearance" of Sansal, said a French presidential official, asking not to be named. "State services are mobilised to clarify his situation," the official said, adding that "the president expresses his unwavering attachment to the freedom of a great writer and intellectual." A relative latecomer to writing, Sansal turned to novels in 1999 and has tackled subjects including the horrific 1990s civil war between authorities and Islamists. His books are not banned in Algeria but he is a controversial figure, particularly since making a visit to Israel in 2014. Sansal's hatred of Islamism has not been confined to Algeria and he has also warned of a creeping Islamisation in France, a stance that has made him a favoured author of prominent figures on the right and far-right. Prominent politicians from this side of the political spectrum rushed to echo Macron's expression of concern for the writer. Centre-right former premier and candidate in 2027 presidential elections Edouard Philippe wrote on X that Sansal "embodies everything we cherish: the call for reason, freedom and humanism against censorship, corruption and Islamism." Far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen, another possible 2027 contender, said: "This freedom fighter and courageous opponent of Islamism has reportedly been arrested by the Algerian regime. This is an unacceptable situation." In 2015, Sansal won the Grand Prix du Roman of the French Academy, the guardians of the French language, for his book "2084: The End of the World", a dystopian novel inspired by George Orwell's "Nineteen-Eighty Four" and set in an Islamist totalitarian world in the aftermath of a nuclear holocaust. His publisher said that Sansal's novels and essays "exposed the obscurantisms of all kinds which are tragically affecting the way of the world." The concerns about his reported arrest come as another prominent French-Algerian writer Kamel Daoud is under attack over his novel "Houris", which won France's top literary prize, the Goncourt. A woman has claimed the book was based on her story of surviving 1990s Islamist massacres and used without her consent. She alleged on Algerian television that Daoud used the story she confidentially recounted to a therapist -- who is now his wife -- during treatment. His publisher has denied the claims. The controversies are taking place in a tense diplomatic context between France and Algeria, after Macron renewed French support for Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory of Western Sahara during a landmark visit to the kingdom last month. Western Sahara, a former Spanish colony, is de facto controlled for the most part by Morocco. But it is claimed by the Sahrawi separatists of the Polisario Front, who are demanding a self-determination referendum and are supported by Algiers. Daoud meanwhile has called for Sansal's release, writing in the right-wing Le Figaro: "I sincerely hope that my friend Boualem will return to us very soon", while expressing his bafflement in the face of the "imprudence" that Sansal allegedly showed in going to Algeria. dax-vl-sjw/givWe found a cute family farm near Birmingham with wreaths, turkeys, punch and homemade mince pies
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Lukas Kübler scored a brace, but Freiburg had to endure late pressure on their way to a 3-2 win against VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga. Freiburg built a comfortable lead thanks to Kübler's brace and Michael Gregoritsch's effort, but Jonas Wind and Mattias Svanberg scored late goals for Wolfsburg on Friday. The match came down to some thrilling final minutes, with Freiburg having a goal ruled out in stoppage time, but still holding on to the three points and ending Wolfsburg's run of four consecutive league wins. Freiburg moved up to fifth in the standings, while Wolfsburg dropped to sixth. There were good chances at each end, with Kamil Grabara saving Ritsu Doan's effort for Freiburg in the 17th minute and Noah Atubolu diving to stop Konstantinos Koulierakis's header and deny Wolfsburg the opener in the 23rd. It was Freiburg, however, who found the net first. Vincenzo Grifo swung in a corner that Lucas Höler stylishly flicked to Kübler, who drove it home from close range in the 42nd. Kübler was on target again in the 51st heading in Gregoritsch's assist also from close range. Grifo almost got the third immediately after, but that eventually came in the 60th as Gregoritsch played a one-two with Doan before completing a delightful finish into the net. Freiburg thought the game was practically won, but were caught off guard when Wind pulled one back for Wolfsburg in the 75th and Svanberg added a second in the 83rd. The game was pretty much open in the final minutes and Freiburg even found the net again in stoppage time but Höler's effort was ruled out because he handled the ball as he slid to take it away from the goalkeeper before poking it into the goal.Moreover, the airstrikes have raised questions about the effectiveness of international efforts to find a lasting solution to the conflict in Syria. The country has been embroiled in a brutal civil war for nearly a decade, with various international and regional players backing different factions in the conflict. The latest escalation only serves to underscore the challenges of finding a sustainable peace in the region.Tang Shangjun Plans to Build a New House for His Mother and Fulfill Her Long-time Dream