It was also the year that long-simmering projects made major advances and millions in public funding was announced, including $1.5 billion for a second GlobalFoundries fabrication facility in Malta that is expected to create 1,000 manufacturing jobs. Millions in planned development was also proposed this year, laying the groundwork for future development for 2025 and beyond. Here’s a look at some of 2024’s biggest developments. Global Foundries, which is headquartered in Malta, was awarded $1.5 billion over 10 years under the Chips and Sciences Act, $1.6 million in federal loans and $575 million in state funding. Of the funding, $1.375 billion would go to support the creation of a second 385,000-square-foot fabrication facility in Malta. The expansion will generate 1,000 manufacturing jobs and 8,000 construction jobs. The company’s Vermont facility would also be upgraded. Construction began in May on the $50 million Mohawk Harbor Arena in Schenectady that will be home to the Union College men’s and women’s hockey teams beginning next fall. Developers broke ground on the arena in May, with the Union College men’s hockey team expected to open its 2025 season next fall against Army at the 3,330 capacity arena. The Schenectady City Council allocated $2.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act [ARPA] funding for the project in February, complementing $5 million in county funding, with Union College entering into a long-term lease agreement worth $20 million to utilize the facility The further expansion of the Mohawk Harbor site, which is anchored by Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady and also features condos and retail shops, will continue with the impending opening of the 100-room Hyatt House hotel at Mohawk Harbor. The hotel, which is expected to open next fall to coincide with the arena opening its doors, will be the third hotel at the harbor complex, joining the existing 124-room Courtyard by Marriot and the 165-room Landing Hotel that is part of the casino. One of the most prominent intersections in the city of Schenectady underwent a major transformation this year — and more work is expected in the new year. Renovations on the historic Wedgeway building at 271-277 State St. are now in the home stretch following years of neglect that led to decay at the once-prominent building. Work to renovate the building’s interior remains ongoing and a six-story addition is entering the home stretch. Marc Paquin, president of the Latham-based Cass Hill Development, the firm behind the $20 million project, said in July that the building’s 70 apartment units will begin being advertised for lease this winter. Across the street, a trio of buildings collectively known as 308 State St. are also poised for redevelopment after Lightwell Development of New York City proposed an $11 million plan to transform the blighted property, which includes a historic building that once housed the Masonic Temple, into a mixed-use development featuring two ground level retail spaces and 45 new apartments on the upper floors. Plans to redevelop the sprawling St. Clare’s Hospital campus off McClellan Street in Schenectady were also announced in 2024. A development team of Jeff Buell Redburn Development and Chris Spraragen, owner of Schenectady Hardware and Electric, are behind the $50 million project that includes turning the vacant building into 250 market-rate apartment units. Ellis Hospital agreed to sell the 17-acre property to the team in August amid ongoing consolidation efforts. The Belanger School of Nursing and a pair of medical buildings located on the property will remain operational. A trail system connecting the property to the neighboring Central Park has also been discussed. The Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority will be providing sales and mortgage tax exemptions and a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement. The redevelopment plans will put the property on the tax rolls for the first time since the hospital opened in 1949. In April the town of Wilton approved a project to create 296 apartments and 86 townhomes at Wilton Mall. The project will be done in two phases. The first will begin with the construction of 296 apartments where the former Bon-Ton store was, while the second will entail the creation of 86 townhomes, according to the project website. The apartment buildings will have a clubhouse in the courtyard that features a two-story fitness center, surface and basement parking and views of the county forest or courtyard. The townhomes will also include garage space and surface parking. Longtime magazine print company Quad Graphics announced in January that it was closing its doors in WJ Grande Industrial Park in Saratoga Springs. The company employed 435 people. In October Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced it would take over the location, expanding one of the region's largest employers. The company has said the 1-million-square-foot site will be used for “production support services.” It’s the company’s first location in Saratoga County. A long-vacant superfund site located along a major gateway into Glenville is set to be redeveloped after plans to construct a 124-room hotel and three other commercial buildings were approved in November by the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission. Matrix Hotels of Clifton Park proposed the project at 34-36 Freemans Bridge Road back in 2023 amid growing demand for hotel space in Schenectady. The company operates the adjacent Homewood Suites by Hilton Schenectady at 2 Freemans Bridge Road. The approval marks a major milestone in the redevelopment of the Freemans Bridge corridor that has been an area of focus for lawmakers for years. The Scotia Fire Department moved into its new $8.8 million home on Mohawk Avenue in July. The 14,000-square-foot building is the culmination of a yearslong effort to upgrade the village’s century-old firehouse that could not house the department’s rescue vehicles and lacked adequate space for firefighters to decominate turnout gear after battling a blaze. Voters approved the project in a 2022 referendum that allowed the village to borrow $13.8 million to upgrade its aging facilities. Lawmakers are hoping to move forward with a $5 million renovation project at Village Hall in the new year after bids for the project came in over budget this spring, effectively stalling work weeks before construction was set to begin. Canadian water management company Soleno opened its first ever U.S. facility in the WJ Grande Industrial Park this fall. The 47-year-old family-owned business is operating a 45,000-square-foot facility with a $22 million investment in the area. The company has brought German Krah Pipes technology, which it acquired in 2022, to the United States and Canada under its newest product line KUSTOMFLO. The new technology will enable the company to create custom-designed large diameter pipes using high-density polyethylene. The pipes last more than 100 years, according to a press release from the company. In December Tree House Brewing began beer-to-go options for people as it began to make its mark in the Saratoga Springs area. The company first announced plans to build an over 20,000-square-foot location on Route 9 in October 2023. The company has four locations in Massachusetts in Deerfield, Sandwich, Tewksbury and Charlton, as well as one in Woodstock, Connecticut. The Saratoga Springs location is to be the first location in New York, and is expected to support at least 60 jobs, the company said. The new clubhouse at the Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course will finally be built following the award of contracts totalling $1.81 million combined for general construction and electrical work this month. The 3,870-square-foot indoor and outdoor, year-round clubhouse will seat up to 150 patrons. An outdoor covered patio will take advantage of the view of the golf course. It will also feature a bar, full commercial kitchen, bathrooms, and fireplaces or fire pits. Depending on the weather, initial site work could begin imminently before ramping up to full construction in the spring. Contracts for the project require work to be substantially complete by Aug. 1, 2025. There may be landscaping and touch up work after that date, but the facility should be ready to open by then. The city is re-advertising for mechanical and plumbing work at the facility after initial bids came in over estimates. Bids for those outstanding elements will be opened on Jan. 10. City officials set a $2 million target budget for the overall project to construct a new clubhouse. It will be partially funded by a $100,000 allocation from the city’s American Rescue Plan Act federal coronavirus relief aid and $550,000 in grants secured by state representatives. The Common Council previously authorized a $1 million bond for the project. Remaining costs will be covered with unanticipated state aid received by the city. The new construction will return a clubhouse to the golf course which has been without a functioning facility since the former building suffered significant water damage from burst pipes in February 2019. The building was later torn down by Lance Orcutt, who bought the property to build a modern clubhouse that never materialized. The city reacquired the site last year. City officials describe the golf course as an asset providing an amenity to existing and prospective residents alike that can help spur economic development. They say returning a clubhouse to the site will provide a venue golfers and non-golfers can enjoy while aiding course finances as part of an overall goal of ensuring Muni at least breaks even each year. The opening of Chuctanunda Trail Park in October marked a milestone for Amsterdam as the city completed its first project funded through the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative state grant. The park carrying the extended Chuctanunda Creek Trail to downtown alongside the waterway is located at the rear of the Post Office and Amsterdam Free Library. It features new sidewalks, lighting, landscaping, a variety of seating and a small event stage. The roughly $700,000 project was among those planned through the state grant that faced substantial delays due to budget shortfalls after the city was awarded the DRI in 2018. Project plans and estimates developed the following year could not account for the impacts of the pandemic and escalating costs for materials and services in the years that followed. The park was completed with funds that were reallocated after the owner of the historic Samuel Sweet Canal Store decided not to move forward with partially DRI funded renovations. Officials have sought additional funding to advance a number of other planned projects, including the boardwalk on the South Side planned for construction next year. Veteran’s Time to Thrive (VT3), an Amsterdam-based nonprofit, has proposed the construction of a 12-unit apartment building for veterans and their families on vacant lots at 208-210, 212 and 214 E. Main St.. It would feature a communal area for families on the top floor, as well as commercial and office space on the ground level. David Mendez, a retired U.S. Navy commander and president of VT3, came up with the first of its kind concept to create a supportive living environment for military families as a whole who are often overlooked by veterans programs and services. Project plans are undergoing review by the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals with decisions expected in early 2025. VT3 is seeking local approvals before applying for grants and other financing for the project estimated at $6 million to $8 million. The nonprofit must secure needed approvals, permits and funding in order to exercise a $5,000 purchase option on the city-owned properties on East Main Street where the project is proposed. The Common Council previously authorized the option on land where the former Carmel’s Diner and DiCaprio’s Diner were demolished to clear the highly visible sites of blight in 2022. The option agreement expires on Jan. 1, 2026. In March, lawmakers greenlit a $7.2 million contract with ManFred Construction to build a new sewer pipeline between the Glove Cities and Mayfield. MCJ Construction was awarded $673,000 to build a new pump station and Stilsing Electric Inc., was awarded $75,000 to wire up the facility. Additionally, officials plan to connect wastewater infrastructure across 15 miles of the Great Sacandaga Lake area for a total of $30 million, stretching as far as the village of Northville. Once the project is completed, it will consolidate local resources and open up commerce along state routes 30 and 30A, which are the main highway connections for the Land of 44 Lakes. Chairman John Blackmon believes the project will generate more economic development for the region. After E29, a manufacturing company, announced they wanted to build a cannabis facility on the former Beech Nut site, the plans fell through to build on the 19-acre parcel. They had intended to build a 65,000-square-foot building, a new 50,000-square-foot cultivation center and a three-acre solar farm at the site. However, the project was discontinued because company leaders pivoted to a smaller plan size, and they wanted a narrower focus elsewhere in the village in an effort to more easily meet regulatory hurdles. Despite the project falling through, there is still interest in the parcel. The remaining 7.9 acres of the former Beech-Nut site have been eyed by Penn Properties for commercial and residential use, along with some acreage remaining for a park. After three years of searching, Entrepreneur Timothy Rizzo is planning to build his $46 million ice complex in Mayfield. The Upstate Ice Plex founder said the Mayfield location was chosen to be more accessible to patrons in both Fulton and Montgomery counties. When built, the building will be the only major multi-purpose ice rink facility between Schenectady and Rome. It will encompass about 100 acres of land, including 365 parking spaces and just over 330,000 square feet of facility space. Multiple arenas, a day care facility, gymnasium, restaurant, and emergency management office would be erected onsite. Rizzo met with Fulton County Planning Board Director Scott Henze six months ago to discuss the project, but for Henze, not enough is known yet about the site in order to determine whether the project is viable. The ice rink project initially was a multi-rink design unsuccessfully proposed by a retired Gloversville teacher in Caroga in the 1990s, but Rizzo believes his engineering background will make the project a reality. In September, Mayfield town lawmakers approved a multi-million dollar resolution of support for the project, but to date it has not received any grant dollars.
NEW YORK — In an angry outburst in a New York courtroom, Rudy Giuliani accused a judge Tuesday of making wrong assumptions about him as he tries to comply with an order requiring him to turn over most of his assets to two election poll workers who won a libel case against him. U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman responded by saying he’s not going to let the former New York City mayor and onetime presidential candidate blurt things out anymore in court unless he’s a sworn witness. The interruption to an otherwise routine pretrial hearing in Manhattan came as the judge questioned Giuliani’s lawyer about why Giuliani has not yet provided the title to a car he has relinquished in his effort to satisfy a $148 million defamation judgment won by two former Georgia election workers. “Your client was the U.S. attorney for this district,” the judge said, referring to Giuliani’s years in the 1980s as the head of the federal prosecutor’s office in the Southern District of New York, as he suggested it was hard to believe that Giuliani was incapable of getting a duplicate title to the car. Giuliani learned forward and began speaking into a microphone, telling the judge he had applied for a duplicate copy of the car’s title but that it had not yet arrived. “The implication I’ve been not diligent about it is totally incorrect,” Giuliani said in a scolding tone. “The implication you make is against me and every implication against me is wrong.” Giuliani went on: “I’m not impoverished. Everything I have is tied up. I don’t have a car. I don’t have a credit card. I don’t have cash. I can’t get to bank accounts that truly would be mine because they have put ... stop orders on, for example, my Social Security account, which they have no right to do.” Liman responded by warning defense lawyers that the next time Giuliani interrupts a hearing, “he’s not going to be permitted to speak and the court will take action.” The judge said Giuliani could either choose to represent himself or let lawyers do so, but “you can’t have hybrid representation.” If Giuliani wants to speak in court again, he can be put on the witness stand and be sworn as a witness, Liman added. The exchange came at a hearing in which the judge refused to delay a Jan. 16 trial over the disposition of Giuliani’s Florida residence and World Series rings. Those are two sets of assets that Giuliani is trying to shield from confiscation as part of Liman’s order to turn over many prized possessions to the poll workers. Earlier in the proceeding, defense attorney Joseph M. Cammarata asked Liman to delay the trial, which will be heard without a jury, for a month because of Giuliani’s “involvement” in inauguration planning for President-elect Donald Trump. “My client regularly consults and deals directly with President-elect Trump on issues that are taking place as the incoming administration is afoot as well as (the) inauguration,” Cammarata said. ”My client wants to exercise his political right to be there.” The judge turned down the request, saying Giuliani’s “social calendar” was not a reason to postpone the trial. Giuliani, who once served as Trump’s personal attorney, was found liable last year for defaming two Georgia poll workers by falsely accusing them of tampering with ballots during the 2020 presidential election. The women said they faced death threats after Giuliani falsely claimed they sneaked in ballots in suitcases, counted ballots multiple times and tampered with voting machines.Gian Piero Gasperini hints Atalanta ‘laid the foundations’ for future success in 2024 and is looking for January reinforcements, as keeps them top of the table. La Dea saw their run of 11 consecutive Serie A victories come to an end, but they remain unbeaten in 13 rounds, thanks to substitute Marco Brescianini snatching a late equaliser at the Stadio Olimpico. They had been trailing to Lazio for over an hour when Fisayo Dele-Bashiru out-sprinted Marten de Roon on a Nicolò Rovella ball over the top. “We expected Lazio to be difficult, we’ve seen them put this kind of performance in before. The first was certainly better for them, we struggled to contain their pace, strength and quality,” “In the second half, I think we came out very well with the right attitude. We scored the goal a little late, otherwise we had the momentum to win the game. Both teams deserve praise, because it was a good game of football.” The result means that Atalanta are still top of the table at the end of 2024, but they are now only one point clear of Inter, who have a game in hand. If Napoli beat Venezia on Sunday, they can also equal the Bergamo boys in first place. “This 2024 has been marvellous, extraordinary, we’re a little sad it is over. We closed it by coming back to grab a result when it seemed to be an off night, but the solidity of this team shows we finished it taking control.” It was put to Gasperini that 2024 is not unrepeatable for Atalanta, who won the Europa League and played in the Coppa Italia Final too. “I didn’t say it wasn’t repeatable... Every year is different, we certainly can’t win the Europa League again this season, because we’re not in it! We have been top of the table for much of the season and have certainly laid some foundations, but my ambition is always to keep improving, not to take steps backwards.” Despite losing Teun Koopmeiners in the summer and seeing Gianluca Scamacca ruled out for six months by a knee injury, Atalanta still have in Serie A, the Champions League, Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana. “Juan Cuadrado has been doing well in training for a few weeks now, he’s been unlucky with injuries and then a long ban in the Coppa Italia too,” continued Gasperini. “I’ve seen this progress for a while and if he is in good shape, he can be a big help. He had a great chance to score today too. “We do not have that many options in attack, it is not true to compare us to some of the other teams, unless you want to count Brescianini as a striker. We have to create our forwards.” So does that mean Gasperini wants them to sign a new striker in January? “The club knows full well that we had every intention in June to be very competitive this season, but we did not complete the squad in August. We’ll see what happens and are enjoying this situation.”
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Nebraska builds big lead, holds off Boston College in Pinstripe BowlFormer U.S. president Jimmy Carter passed away Sunday at the age of 100, a statement from The Carter Center confirmed. Carter, who was the longest-living American president, died Dec. 29, more than a year after entering home hospice care in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, last February following a series of short hospital stays. Born a month before the election of Calvin Coolidge in 1924, Carter said he wanted to live long enough to cast his vote for president in 2024 – and he accomplished that goal. His death comes shortly after his wife of 77 years, Rosalynn, passed away at 96 last November. Carter attended her funeral in Atlanta despite his own declining health. Carter’s grandson Jason Carter told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in August that the elder Carter had said he was “only trying to make it to vote for Kamala Harris” in November’s presidential election. News of Carter’s health struggles sparked an outpouring of well-wishes and remembrances from across the political spectrum, showing how Carter’s reputation had grown since his tumultuous single term in office and decades of advocacy work in his post-presidential life. Carter was a little-known governor of Georgia when he announced his intention to seek the Democratic nomination for president in the 1976 election. He used that outsider status to ride a wave of resentment against Washington ignited by the Vietnam War, Watergate and Richard Nixon’s resignation to narrowly defeat then-president Gerald Ford. While he oversaw some successes at home and abroad, Carter’s presidency was clouded by double-digit inflation and a crippling energy crisis that led to gasoline shortages and rationing. He was further undone by the Iran hostage crisis in 1979 that saw 52 American diplomats and citizens held captive inside the U.S. Embassy in Tehran for 444 days. A military operation ordered by Carter to rescue the hostages failed and left eight American servicemen dead. It came seven months before the 1980 election and effectively sealed Carter’s landslide defeat to Republican Ronald Reagan. Yet it was after Carter left the White House that he arguably made more of an impact. He and Rosalynn established The Carter Center in 1982, with a focus on diplomacy and advocating for human rights and democracy around the world. His work, including overseeing elections in developing nations and mediating international disputes, won Carter a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. He also volunteered extensively with Habitat for Humanity, making annual trips with Rosalynn to help build homes with the organization. The Carters continued to travel for their volunteer and advocacy work well into their 80s and 90s. Carter only began to show signs of slowing down in the past couple of years, when the COVID-19 pandemic limited his public appearances. Carter celebrated his most recent birthday in October with family and friends in Plains, the tiny town where both he and Rosalynn were born. The couple married in 1946 and had four children. More to come...
Martinez had gone eight matches since last finding the back of the net against Venezia on November 3 but after Alessandro Bastoni opened the scoring in the 54th minute, the Argentina international struck in Sardinia. The Inter captain took his tally against Cagliari to 10 goals in as many games after 71 minutes before Hakan Calhanoglu capped an excellent night for the visitors from the penalty spot a few moments later. This moment >>> #ForzaInter #CagliariInter pic.twitter.com/aZwbAZvRVI — Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) December 28, 2024 Inter’s fifth-successive league victory led to them temporarily leapfrogging Atalanta, who reclaimed top spot but saw their lead cut to a single point following a 1-1 draw at Lazio. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side were grateful for a point in the end after falling behind to Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s first-half strike, only drawing level with two minutes remaining thanks to Marco Brescianini. Lautaro Valenti’s last-gasp strike condemned rock-bottom Monza to a 10th defeat in 18 matches as Parma edged a 2-1 victory, while Genoa defeated Empoli by the same scoreline.Annual pageant improves Collinsville schoolTrump urges high court to freeze TikTok ban
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Jurors end 1st day of deliberations without a verdict in the YSL gang and racketeering trialMartinez had gone eight matches since last finding the back of the net against Venezia on November 3 but after Alessandro Bastoni opened the scoring in the 54th minute, the Argentina international struck in Sardinia. The Inter captain took his tally against Cagliari to 10 goals in as many games after 71 minutes before Hakan Calhanoglu capped an excellent night for the visitors from the penalty spot a few moments later. This moment >>> #ForzaInter #CagliariInter pic.twitter.com/aZwbAZvRVI — Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) December 28, 2024 Inter’s fifth-successive league victory led to them temporarily leapfrogging Atalanta, who reclaimed top spot but saw their lead cut to a single point following a 1-1 draw at Lazio. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side were grateful for a point in the end after falling behind to Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s first-half strike, only drawing level with two minutes remaining thanks to Marco Brescianini. Lautaro Valenti’s last-gasp strike condemned rock-bottom Monza to a 10th defeat in 18 matches as Parma edged a 2-1 victory, while Genoa defeated Empoli by the same scoreline.Baltimore (7-4) at Los Angeles Chargers (7-3) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN/ABC BetMGM NFL odds: Ravens by 3. Against the spread: Ravens 5-5-1; Chargers 7-3. Series record: Ravens lead 9-5. Last meeting: Ravens beat Chargers 20-10 in Inglewood, Calif., on Nov. 26, 2023. Last week: Ravens lost to Pittsburgh 18-16; Chargers beat Cincinnati 34-27. Ravens offense: overall (1), rush (2), pass (3), scoring (2). Ravens defense: overall (3), rush (26), pass (2), scoring (23). Chargers offense: overall (18), rush (12), pass (19), scoring (18). Chargers defense: overall (11), rush (11), pass (12), scoring (1). Turnover differential: Ravens plus-2; Chargers plus-8. K Justin Tucker missed two field goals last week and is under pressure after spending most of his career beyond reproach. He’s missed six field goals on the season and is 4 for 12 from 50-plus yards since the start of last season. WR Ladd McConkey had a career-high 123 yards on six receptions against Cincinnati. The rookie came up with clutch catches of 28 and 27 yards to set up the game-winning touchdown. Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins vs. Ravens’ run defense. Dobbins showed promise during his time in Baltimore, but he never was able to live up to that potential because of injuries. Now in Los Angeles on a one-year “prove it” contract, Dobbins has nearly matched his most productive season as a professional with 726 yards and eight touchdowns in 10 games. After seeing Pittsburgh run the ball 34 times last week, the Chargers will be glad to copy that bruising approach with Dobbins. The Ravens are allowing 77.5 rushing yards per game, but even the sturdiest defense can buckle against that volume of work, so getting off the field will be critical. Baltimore’s defense has a couple of significant injury concerns. LB Roquan Smith (hamstring) left last weekend’s game, and S Kyle Hamilton has been nursing an ankle problem, although he played against the Steelers. ... Chargers OLB Khalil Mack (groin) didn’t play against Cincinnati. If the veteran pass rusher remains out this week, it would be a big loss to the chances of containing the Ravens' multi-faceted offense. The Ravens have won four straight over the Chargers in the regular season, but Los Angeles did earn a 23-17 AFC wild-card round upset in January 2019. ... Baltimore cruised to a 34-6 win over the Chargers in its first visit to SoFi Stadium on Oct. 17, 2021. Ravens RB Derrick Henry leads the NFL with 1,185 yards rushing and 15 total TDs (13 rushing and two receiving). He’s also run for a league-high 52 first downs. ... Henry is one rushing TD shy of the Ravens’ single-season record, set by Jamal Lewis in 2003. ... Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson is 6-2 on “Monday Night Football” with 20 TD passes and no interceptions. ... Henry is one of four players in the Super Bowl era to score a TD in each of the first 11 games of a season. The others are O.J. Simpson (1975), John Riggins (1983) and Jerry Rice (1987). ... The Ravens have scored touchdowns on a league-best 77.8% of their red zone trips. ... Jackson needs 124 yards passing and 16 yards rushing for a second consecutive season with 3,000 passing and 600 rushing. Since the AFL-NFL merger, only Randall Cunningham (1988-1990), Cam Newton (2011-12), Josh Allen (2021-22) and Jalen Hurts (2021-23) have accomplished that feat. ... Dobbins ran for two touchdowns against Cincinnati, giving him multiple scores in two of his past three games. He did it twice in 24 games as a Raven. ... OLB Tuli Tuipulotu had 1 1/2 sacks of Bengals QB Joe Burrow, his third straight game with more than one. All seven of Tuipulotu’s sacks this season have come in the past four games, and six of his eight tackles for loss have come in that span. ... The Chargers allowed a season-worst 27 points to Cincinnati after holding each of their previous nine opponents to 20 points or fewer. ... QB Justin Herbert has thrown one interception in 277 attempts this season. That lone pick came in Week 2 at Carolina. ... The Chargers lost their fifth turnover of the season when Herbert fumbled to start the fourth quarter. It was their first turnover at home. ... Los Angeles does not have a takeaway in its past two games. Herbert has heated up after a slow start in terms of fantasy production, having thrown for multiple touchdowns in three of his past four games. He is likely to keep that success going this week. Baltimore has allowed 22 scores through the air, which is tied with Houston for second most in the league, and Herbert should have plenty of chances to add to that total in what could be another high-scoring matchup. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL
A childhood friend of the Quebec man killed in a Florida boat explosion earlier this week says one of the victim’s sisters was among the other six passengers injured in the blast. Thi Cam Nhung Lê says she grew up with Sebastien Gauthier in Quebec City and considered him her best friend. Lê says Gauthier’s older sister was also on the boat in Florida’s Broward County when it exploded and she was taken to a hospital. She says Gauthier’s family was in Florida to celebrate the holidays and that his sudden death feels “unimaginable.” A video posted on social media Monday shows the vessel engulfed in flames following the explosion, with a thick column of black smoke billowing into the sky. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has confirmed that Gauthier died of his injuries, saying a preliminary investigation shows the 37-foot vessel exploded after its engines were started. Lê remembers Gauthier as someone who was always smiling and says she is waiting for answers about what led to her friend’s death.