As science continues its evolution, discoveries and technologies can act like a master key that open doors leading to novel advancements. Artificial intelligence is one such key, making innovations possible by solving complex problems, automating tasks and enabling research that would have been impossible, or very time-consuming, without it. Mohammad Hosseini But do we want to do research on all topics, and shall we try the AI master key on every door? To explore this question, let’s consider the use of AI by genomics experts as an example. In recent years, genomics experts have added unbelievable depth to what we know about the world and ourselves. For example, genetics researchers have revealed facts about when certain animals and plants were domesticated. In another example, researchers used DNA from 30,000-year-old permafrost to create fertile samples of a plant called narrow-leafed campion. Importantly, genetic engineering has facilitated extraordinary advances in the treatment of complicated conditions, such as sickle-cell anemia. Thanks to AI, we are witnessing a dramatic increase in the pace and scalability of genomic exploration. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts But given the risks and possible consequences of AI use in science, should we rush headlong into using AI in all kinds of projects? One relevant example is research on Neanderthals, our closest relatives, who lived about 40,000 years ago. Neanderthals have been studied for several years now through genetic investigation of their fossils and their DNA. Genetic engineering can potentially use ancient DNA and genome editing methods to re-create a Neanderthal or aspects of a Neanderthal’s genetics and physiology. To do this, scientists could start by figuring out the DNA sequence of a Neanderthal by comparing it with the DNA of modern humans, because they are closely related. Then, scientists could use the gene-editing tool known as CRISPR to swap out parts of human DNA with Neanderthal DNA. This process would require a lot of trial and error and might not succeed soon. But based on what we know about genetics, if something is possible, AI can help make it happen faster, cheaper and with less effort. Scientists are excited about these developments because they could facilitate new discoveries and open up many research opportunities in genetic research. With or without AI, research on Neanderthals will proceed. But the extraordinary power of AI could give the final push to these discoveries and facilitate this kind of resurrection. At that point, the scientific community must develop norms and guidelines about how to treat these resurrected beings with dispositions very similar to humans. We would need to carefully consider their rights and well-being almost in the same way as when humans are involved and not as research subjects or artifacts of scientific curiosity. These ethical issues are discussed in more detail in a new paper published in the journal Nature Machine Intelligence. A more holistic question to consider is: Should we prioritize the use of resource-intensive AI, researchers’ time and public funds to resurrect extinct beings? Or should we invest these resources into conserving species that are critically endangered today to prevent biodiversity from more degradation?Nigeria’s electoral process is improving with each election, according to the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. Soludo, the National Leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), acknowledged that while there were shortcomings, each electoral phase has shown notable progress. He made this remark on Friday in Abuja during the party’s first National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting since the recent Supreme Court decision recognizing Mr. Sly Ezeokenwa as the National Chairman of APGA. The Anambra governor commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Mrs. Bianca Ojukwu, the widow of the late Biafran warlord Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, as a minister. Mrs. Ojukwu, a former ambassador, now serves as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Speaking further, Soludo said: “Our electoral process is improving. I say this because I have been a participant and observer. “We witnessed what happened in 1999, 2003, 2007, and subsequent elections. What I can confidently say is that our electoral process is getting better with each election.” Regarding the Supreme Court’s judgment on the APGA leadership crisis, Soludo remarked: “No matter what we may think of our judicial system, with all its imperfections, I had no doubt that after the madness, sanity would prevail.” ALSO READ: UK: Five things you didn’t know about Storm Darragh He praised the judiciary for upholding justice and the rule of law, adding that the party is ready to collaborate with progressive minds to reposition Nigeria. Earlier, Ezeokenwa announced an amnesty for genuine party members willing to join the new rebuilding process. He also expressed gratitude to Soludo for consistently supporting APGA. Among other resolutions, the NEC appointed additional members to the Board of Trustees, subject to ratification at the next national convention. Besides Soludo, Bianca Ojukwu, and Ezeokenwa, other notable attendees included Sen. Eyinnaya Abaribe and Hon. Alex Ikwueche. Get real-time news updates from Tribune Online! Follow us on WhatsApp for breaking news, exclusive stories and interviews, and much more. Join our WhatsApp Channel nowHOUSTON, TEXAS, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guardion Health Sciences, Inc. (“Guardion” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash distribution (the “Distribution”) in an amount equal to $3.25 per share of common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), held by the Company’s stockholders of record on October 30, 2024, which was the effective date of the Company’s previously-announced legal dissolution. The Company expects to pay the Distribution on or before December 27, 2024. As previously announced, Guardion closed its stock transfer books as of October 30, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), and record holders of shares of the Company’s Common Stock ceased to have any rights in respect of such shares of Common Stock, except the right to receive distributions, if any, pursuant to and in accordance with the Company’s Plan of Liquidation and Dissolution approved by stockholders at the Company’s special meeting of stockholders held on May 31, 2024 and under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”). After the Effective Date, Guardion has not engaged, and will not engage in any business activities except to the extent necessary to preserve the value of any remaining assets, complete the wind down of its business affairs and distribute its assets in accordance with the Plan. Under the DGCL, Guardion will be continued for the term of three years following the Effective Date, or for such longer period as the Delaware Court of Chancery directs, for the purposes of prosecuting and defending suits by or against it and of enabling it to gradually settle and close the business, to dispose of and convey its property, to discharge its liabilities and to distribute to stockholders any remaining assets. Forward-Looking Statements The matters described herein may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements contain information about the Company’s expectations, beliefs, plans or intentions regarding its business plans, financial condition, and other similar matters. 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Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, as actual results could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements contained herein. Readers are urged to read the risk factors set forth in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available at the SEC’s website ( www.sec.gov ). The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. For more information about Guardion Health Sciences, Inc., Contact: investors@guardionhealth.com Phone: 1-800 873-5141 Ext 208
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Kosamtu Centessa Pharmaceuticals Overview The last time I wrote about Centessa Pharmaceuticals plc ( NASDAQ: CNTA ), it was in a Seeking Alpha article entitled “ Centessa: Hemophilia B Data Readout In 2024 is Major Turning Point. ” One This article is published by Terry Chrisomalis, who runs the Biotech Analysis Central pharmaceutical service on Seeking Alpha Marketplace. If you like what you read here and would like to subscribe to, I'm currently offering a two-week free trial period for subscribers to take advantage of. My service offers a deep-dive analysis of many pharmaceutical companies. The Biotech Analysis Central SA marketplace is $49 per month, but for those who sign up for the yearly plan will be able to take advantage of a 33.50% discount price of $399 per year. Terry Chrisomalis is a private investor in the Biotech sector with years of experience utilizing his Applied Science background to generate long term value from Healthcare. He is the author of the investing group Biotech Analysis Central which contains a library of 600+ Biotech investing articles, a model portfolio of 10+ small and mid-cap stocks with deep analysis for each, live chat, and a range of analysis and news reports to help Healthcare investors make informed decisions. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.
Robinhood Markets ( HOOD 3.76% ) , the online brokerage that popularized commission-free trading, went public in July 2021 at $38 a share. Its stock hit an all-time high of $70.29 less than a week later, but it dropped below $7 by the following June. Robinhood's stock plummeted as rising interest rates curbed the market's appetite for the higher-risk stocks, options, and cryptocurrencies that have driven most of its growth during the pandemic. However, its stock recovered over the following two years as interest rates peaked and investors poured more cash back into its platform. Robinhood's stock trades at about $36 as of this writing, which marks a five-bagger gain from its all-time low but still falls shy of its IPO price. Let's take a fresh look at its business and see where its stock might head over the next three years. What happened to Robinhood over the past few years? Robinhood's growth accelerated during the pandemic as social media buzz, stimulus checks, and a fear of missing out (FOMO) brought a stampede of investors to its commission-free trading platform. That buying frenzy, which lasted throughout most of 2020 and 2021, drove many meme stocks to their all-time highs. Robinhood went public near the peak of that buying frenzy. But in 2022, its growth in funded customers nearly stalled out, its number of monthly active users (MAUs) plummeted, and its assets under custody (AUC) shriveled as it attracted fewer net deposits during the market downturn. That decline can be largely attributed to rising interest rates, which chilled the market and drove investors toward more conservative investments. But in 2023 and 2024, its business stabilized with the broader market as investors focused on future interest rate cuts. Metric 2020 2021 2022 2023 9 months of 2024 Funded customers (in millions) 12.5 22.7 23 23.4 24.3 MAUs (in millions) 11.7 17.3 11.4 10.9 11 AUC (in billions) $63 $98 $62 $103 $152 Data source: Robinhood. Its MAUs remain below its pandemic-era peak, but its annualized average revenue per user (ARPU) rose 31% year over year to $105 in the third quarter of 2024. That's only slightly lower than its peak APRU of $115 back in the second quarter of 2020. That growth was fueled by the market's recovery and the expansion of its subscription-based Gold plan, which provides higher interest rates on uninvested cash, bonuses on taxable deposits and IRA contributions, bigger instant deposits, lower margin rates, access to Level II trading data, and other perks. Its number of Gold subscribers jumped 65% year over year to 2.2 million in the third quarter of 2024. Robinhood also turned profitable on a generally accepted accounting principles ( GAAP ) basis in the first nine months of 2024 as it cut costs and reined in its stock-based compensation. It even launched a $1 billion buyback plan earlier this year. What's next for Robinhood? Robinhood still faces stiff competition from traditional brokerages like Charles Schwab (NYSE: SCHW) and Morgan Stanley 's (NYSE: MS) E*Trade, which pivoted toward commission-free stock trades over the past few years. It also still generated 80% of its transaction revenue from riskier options and crypto trades instead of equities in its latest quarter, and that mix could exacerbate its volatility during a market downturn. Yet Robinhood's growth in funded customers remains stable, it's locking in more of its active users into its Gold plans, and it's increasing the stickiness of its ecosystem with more cash management and digital payment services. It's also tethering more users to its Robinhood Cash Card, a debit card that runs on Mastercard 's (NYSE: MA) payment network and provides cashback rewards with automatic investments. If the Fed continues to cut rates, investors will likely pour more cash into Robinhood and place more trades. However, the Federal Reserve recently projected it would make fewer rate cuts in 2025 unless inflation finally cooled off -- and that pressure could chill the market again and throttle Robinhood's growth over the next three years. Where will Robinhood's stock be in three years? From 2023 to 2026, analysts expect Robinhood's revenue to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22%. On the bottom line, they expect it to stay profitable in 2024 and grow its net income at a CAGR of 8% over the following two years. Those growth rates seem steady, but they might disappoint investors who had hoped for an acceleration to its pandemic-era levels again. Its stock also isn't a screaming bargain at 42 times next year's earnings. Assuming it matches Wall Street's estimates, continues to grow its earnings per share at a CAGR of 8% from 2026 to 2028, and still trades at 40 times forward earnings, its stock could potentially rise nearly 20% over the next three years. That's a decent three-year gain, but it might not be worth the near-term risk. Investors can likely net similar gains with more conservative stocks, and Robinhood's stock could easily be cut in half again if the market crashes and crushes its valuations.
NoneCatherine Tyldesley has been praised by her fans for posting a 'beautiful' message about Christmas with her family in which she admitted having felt 'gutted' on the big day. Opening up to her followers on social media, the actress, known for having played Eva Price on ITV's Coronation Street , said she had initially been disappointed after realising she had barely taken any photos with her family. The TV star posted a photo of her and her two children Alfie, nine, and Iris, two, posing next to the Christmas tree. Sharing some of the details of her family Christmas with her 628,000 followers, Catherine said it was the only photo she managed to get before the children "ran off to play with more toys". Catherine admitted she was sad at first not to have captured more of the day, but said she later realised why there were not more pictures. She explained: "In the precious time we had together this Christmas we barely took any photographs. We are normally camera snappy all day! Initially I proclaimed to Tom 'there’s hardly any photos! I’m gutted'. But then I realised it’s because we were ‘in’ EVERY single moment - present." In a heartfelt admission, the actress added: "Whilst photos are indeed precious, presence... that is worth more than a million photos. Capturing images with my heart." Catherine also posted a video clip of her husband Tom Pitfield holding her daughter as the family waited for Catherine to arrive home on Christmas Eve. Alfie could be heard shouting "I can hear her, mummy's home!" as they all waited by the door. A final image of Catherine holding back tears as she opened a special gift completed the series. She explained that the moving image was taken by her husband in the lead up to Christmas. Catherine said she had been given the present by her mum and it was "the most precious gift". She explained: "Knowing how much I’ve missed my family this year, she wrote me a letter and sent a small gift box. Inside the box is a Christmas decoration my grandfather had as a child, a small white bell with a candle on top." Catherine's mum sent her a letter alongside a 'precious' family heirloom (Image: Instagram/auntiekath17) Catherine said her grandfather had kept the decoration for many years before eventually passing it on to her mum before he died. "My beautiful mother - knowing that I pray to my Grandfather most days, especially in times of self doubt or struggle - sent this precious family heirloom," Catherine shared with her fans. "Letting me know she shared my belief that my grandad IS with me every day and would be incredibly proud of me. It’s the most precious Christmas gift I’ve ever received." Catherine said she had been "asking my Grandad for strength and healing" on the day it was given to her and said she saw the gift as "his sign" to her. The actress rounded off her Christmas post with a touching message. She wrote: "It really is the smallest things. I couldn’t give a flying fudge about an insanely expensive handbag or new pair of shoes. The most precious gifts are the most humble, love-filled offerings. A cuddle, a hug, a pre-loved item from someone you cherish/cherished dearly. That is the greatest of wealths. "I hope you all had a special Christmas filled with mindfulness, love and laughter. Tell people you love them every single chance you have." Fans rushed to the comment section to praise the star for her 'beautiful' message. One commented: "Beautiful and heartfelt," while another said: "Love this Cath, how beautiful and so true." A third fan said: "Beautiful, had goosebumps reading it," while a fourth wrote: "The last paragraph is the most beautiful thing i’ve ever read. What a precious gift." A fifth commented: "Such beautiful words Catherine! Sending you so much love."As science continues its evolution, discoveries and technologies can act like a master key that open doors leading to novel advancements. Artificial intelligence is one such key, making innovations possible by solving complex problems, automating tasks and enabling research that would have been impossible, or very time-consuming, without it. Mohammad Hosseini But do we want to do research on all topics, and shall we try the AI master key on every door? To explore this question, let’s consider the use of AI by genomics experts as an example. In recent years, genomics experts have added unbelievable depth to what we know about the world and ourselves. For example, genetics researchers have revealed facts about when certain animals and plants were domesticated. In another example, researchers used DNA from 30,000-year-old permafrost to create fertile samples of a plant called narrow-leafed campion. Importantly, genetic engineering has facilitated extraordinary advances in the treatment of complicated conditions, such as sickle-cell anemia. Thanks to AI, we are witnessing a dramatic increase in the pace and scalability of genomic exploration. But given the risks and possible consequences of AI use in science, should we rush headlong into using AI in all kinds of projects? One relevant example is research on Neanderthals, our closest relatives, who lived about 40,000 years ago. Neanderthals have been studied for several years now through genetic investigation of their fossils and their DNA. Genetic engineering can potentially use ancient DNA and genome editing methods to re-create a Neanderthal or aspects of a Neanderthal’s genetics and physiology. To do this, scientists could start by figuring out the DNA sequence of a Neanderthal by comparing it with the DNA of modern humans, because they are closely related. Then, scientists could use the gene-editing tool known as CRISPR to swap out parts of human DNA with Neanderthal DNA. This process would require a lot of trial and error and might not succeed soon. But based on what we know about genetics, if something is possible, AI can help make it happen faster, cheaper and with less effort. Scientists are excited about these developments because they could facilitate new discoveries and open up many research opportunities in genetic research. With or without AI, research on Neanderthals will proceed. But the extraordinary power of AI could give the final push to these discoveries and facilitate this kind of resurrection. At that point, the scientific community must develop norms and guidelines about how to treat these resurrected beings with dispositions very similar to humans. We would need to carefully consider their rights and well-being almost in the same way as when humans are involved and not as research subjects or artifacts of scientific curiosity. These ethical issues are discussed in more detail in a new paper published in the journal Nature Machine Intelligence. A more holistic question to consider is: Should we prioritize the use of resource-intensive AI, researchers’ time and public funds to resurrect extinct beings? Or should we invest these resources into conserving species that are critically endangered today to prevent biodiversity from more degradation? Hosseini is an assistant professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. He wrote this for The Chicago Tribune . Catch the latest in Opinion
NoneAs science continues its evolution, discoveries and technologies can act like a master key that open doors leading to novel advancements. Artificial intelligence is one such key, making innovations possible by solving complex problems, automating tasks and enabling research that would have been impossible, or very time-consuming, without it. Mohammad Hosseini But do we want to do research on all topics, and shall we try the AI master key on every door? To explore this question, let’s consider the use of AI by genomics experts as an example. In recent years, genomics experts have added unbelievable depth to what we know about the world and ourselves. For example, genetics researchers have revealed facts about when certain animals and plants were domesticated. In another example, researchers used DNA from 30,000-year-old permafrost to create fertile samples of a plant called narrow-leafed campion. Importantly, genetic engineering has facilitated extraordinary advances in the treatment of complicated conditions, such as sickle-cell anemia. Thanks to AI, we are witnessing a dramatic increase in the pace and scalability of genomic exploration. But given the risks and possible consequences of AI use in science, should we rush headlong into using AI in all kinds of projects? One relevant example is research on Neanderthals, our closest relatives, who lived about 40,000 years ago. Neanderthals have been studied for several years now through genetic investigation of their fossils and their DNA. Genetic engineering can potentially use ancient DNA and genome editing methods to re-create a Neanderthal or aspects of a Neanderthal’s genetics and physiology. To do this, scientists could start by figuring out the DNA sequence of a Neanderthal by comparing it with the DNA of modern humans, because they are closely related. Then, scientists could use the gene-editing tool known as CRISPR to swap out parts of human DNA with Neanderthal DNA. This process would require a lot of trial and error and might not succeed soon. But based on what we know about genetics, if something is possible, AI can help make it happen faster, cheaper and with less effort. Scientists are excited about these developments because they could facilitate new discoveries and open up many research opportunities in genetic research. With or without AI, research on Neanderthals will proceed. But the extraordinary power of AI could give the final push to these discoveries and facilitate this kind of resurrection. At that point, the scientific community must develop norms and guidelines about how to treat these resurrected beings with dispositions very similar to humans. We would need to carefully consider their rights and well-being almost in the same way as when humans are involved and not as research subjects or artifacts of scientific curiosity. These ethical issues are discussed in more detail in a new paper published in the journal Nature Machine Intelligence. A more holistic question to consider is: Should we prioritize the use of resource-intensive AI, researchers’ time and public funds to resurrect extinct beings? Or should we invest these resources into conserving species that are critically endangered today to prevent biodiversity from more degradation? Hosseini is an assistant professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. He wrote this for The Chicago Tribune . Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly!Kansas City Chiefs fears Patrick Mahomes star teammate suffered injury in Steelers win in major Super Bowl blow
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Pepeto and Pepe Unchained Compete for Dominance in the Next Memecoin EraKUWAIT: Key amendments to the Nationality Law of 1959 were published on Monday in the official gazette Kuwait Al-Youm in an Amiri decree, which means they are effective. The amendments almost entirely abolish the right of foreign women to get Kuwaiti citizenship after getting married to Kuwaiti men. Under the previous law, such women had the right to apply for citizenship after five years of marriage, provided they have children. In the past several months, the government has revoked the citizenship of more than 10,000 naturalized wives of Kuwaitis. The amendments also allow revoking the citizenship of Kuwaitis who obtained it through forgery or cheating. All relatives who had obtained citizenship through that person will also lose it. The amendments allow revoking the citizenship of any naturalized Kuwaiti convicted in a final verdict of crimes related to honor or state security crimes or for abusing the Almighty, prophets and HH the Amir. The amendments allow revoking the citizenship of naturalized Kuwaitis if they were dismissed from government jobs over honesty or honor reasons within 10 years of obtaining the citizenship. The amendments also allow authorities to revoke citizenship for national interests and the state’s external security, and also for carrying out anti-state activities. The state can use modern technology in granting citizenship or revoking it, the amendments state. The amendments treat children of Kuwaiti women married to foreigners as Kuwaitis if they maintain their stay in the country and their fathers are held by the enemy, die or divorce their mothers. As per the decree, a foreign male obtaining Kuwaiti citizenship does not entitle his foreign wife to the citizenship. However, their underage children would be treated as Kuwaitis, and they can choose their preferred nationality one year after reaching the legal age. The amendments also abolished allowing authorities to naturalize foreigners including stateless people or bedoons who or their ancestors lived in the country since 1965 and before, and maintained their stay in Kuwait. In the explanatory note, the government says it has become very difficult to trace this category of people. First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Nationality Committee Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah will hold a meeting on Wednesday with editors-in-chief of daily newspapers and heads of public welfare societies at 10:30 am at Seif Palace. The interior ministry said in a statement on Monday that the meeting aims to clarify the most prominent features of the new Kuwaiti nationality law amendments and discuss the files of dual nationals and those who acquired nationality based on fraud, false statements or incorrect certificates according to article 21, and the files of article 8 (wives of Kuwaitis). Meanwhile, the new residency law which contains tough penalties and high fines of up to five years in jail and KD 10,000 in fines is likely to be implemented in March, a top interior ministry official was quoted as saying. The new residency law was issued by an Amiri decree earlier this month, but it does not become effective until the interior ministry completes the bylaws necessary to apply the law. The new law considers trading in visas or selling residency for money as a felony instead of a misdemeanor in the previous law, director of the residency affairs detectives department Brig Mishaal Al-Shanafa told a local newspaper. The penalty for this crime has been toughened to up to five years in jail and a fine that could reach KD 10,000, said Shanafa, adding that the penalty will be added for each case. Expat workers who pay money to obtain residency are also penalized under the new law, he said. Previously, the penalty was deportation, but under the new law, they will be fined and jailed and then deported, he said. He said that during the first eight months of this year, the department has sent 26,000 expats to the deportation department. Shanafa said the new law stipulates that expat visitors can stay for three months and violators are liable for a one-year jail term and a fine between KD 1,000 and KD 2,000.Lawyer says ex-Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller met with NCAA for hours amid gambling probeTrain travelers in Switzerland to get taste of Japan 'bento' box eats
No David Montgomery, no problem. The Lions continued their prolific ways offensively on Sunday, scoring 34 points and amassing 475 yards of total offense in a winning effort against the Chicago Bears. Related Articles Detroit Lions | ‘We know who we are’: Lions top Bears for franchise-record 13th win Detroit Lions | Takeaways from 34-17 win, as Lions’ offensive stars shine in win over Bears Detroit Lions | Photo gallery from the Lions’ 34-17 road win over the Bears Detroit Lions | Safety Ifeatu Melifonwu active for Lions against Bears Detroit Lions | Lions’ Brandon Joseph was in police custody Saturday, released It marked Detroit’s 13th game in 2024 with 345-or-more total yards, plus the team’s eighth game this season with at least 31 points. The Lions also have now scored 493 total points, the most points ever scored by the franchise in a single season. Along with all that, the Week 16 matchup featured a variety of commonalities for Ben Johnson’s offense. For starters, Jared Goff was “the straw that stirred the drink,” completing 72 percent of his passes and leading the Lions on four touchdown drives (three of which ended with touchdown throws). The veteran quarterback has now thrown a career-best 33 touchdowns. Johnson’s unit also produced its customary series of explosive plays. And on Sunday, it was courtesy of running back Jahmyr Gibbs and wide receiver Jameson Williams. Gibbs more than shouldered the workload out of the backfield in the place of Montgomery. He eluded defenders all game long, en route to accumulating 109 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries. Plus, he added another 45 yards as a pass-catcher. In totality, the second-year back amassed 154 all-purpose yards, marking his ninth game this season with north of 100 yards from scrimmage. It’s a feat that was last accomplished by a Lions back in 1997, when Pro Football Hall of Famer Barry Sanders did so on the way to earning MVP honors. Meanwhile, Williams was the very definition of electric on Sunday. Most notably, he displayed his game-changing speed on his 82-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter, easily running past Chicago cornerback Tyrique Stevenson and safety Jonathan Owens on his way to the end zone. “It looked good in practice. That was better than practice,” Lions head man Dan Campbell said of Goff’s deep strike to Williams. “It was a hell of a throw, excellent protection, and man, just a great job on his landmark, hitting it with speed, trusting it, great catch. It was big time.” With the touchdown, the third-year wideout now has totaled four TD receptions of 50-plus yards this season. He is one of only three players in Lions franchise history to achieve the feat in a single season. The others: Detroit legend Calvin Johnson in 2011 and Cloyce Box in 1950. Williams finished the NFC North divisional tilt with five catches and a game-high 143 yards and a score. Unsurprisingly, Amon-Ra St. Brown also played an integral role in the Lions’ triumph over the Bears. Termed the team’s “binky” on offense by Campbell, St. Brown was once again his ultra reliable self. The fourth-year receiver caught six of his eight targets from Goff, including a screen pass late in the second quarter on which he impressively slipped past several Bears defenders into the end zone. He finished the Week 16 contest with six catches for 70 yards and the one score. With the output, St. Brown now holds the distinction of being the only player in Lions franchise history to amass 100 receptions and 10 receiving touchdowns in back-to-back seasons. Plus, on Sunday, he became just the second player in NFL history to record multiple seasons with 100-plus catches, 1,000-plus yards and 10-or-more touchdowns in one’s first four seasons. The other player to accomplish the feat: former longtime Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald. The Lions, equipped with difference-making pass-catchers like St. Brown and Williams and an explosive back like Gibbs, are able to attack opposing defenses in a multitude of ways. Goff can beat the opposition both short and deep with those weapons – along with tight end Sam LaPorta – at his disposal. And Gibbs, with his immense talent, has the ability to break off a big run at any point in a game. As if that weren’t already enough for Detroit’s opponents to handle, Johnson’s offense also has mastered the ability to throw off defenses through the element of surprise. Whether a fake punt or a goal-line pass drawn up for an eligible offensive lineman (e.g. Dan Skipper), you never quite know what Johnson has up his sleeve. And on Sunday, the play-caller went into his bag of tricks once again, and pulled out his most creative play design of the season thus far. It came on the opening possession of the second half. After starting off on their own 21-yard line, Goff & Co. had driven all the way to the Bears’ 21-yard line in a mere four plays. It set up arguably the fake of the season not only for the Lions but also for the entire NFL. On the play, Goff, with Detroit lined up in the singleback formation, appeared to stumble upon taking the snap while Gibbs fell to the Soldier Field grass. All the while, you could hear members of Detroit’s offense yelling, “Ball, ball, ball, ball” and “fumble, fumble.” It all proved to be intentional, however, and a fine display of acting from Johnson’s unit. Goff never lost possession of the football, and remained on his feet as he found a wide-open LaPorta for a 21-yard TD pass. It was a stroke of genius from Johnson, and executed to perfection by the Lions’ veteran signal-caller and the offense. “I think that part where Gibbs, where he dives, really sells the play,” Goff said in the postgame. “I’m only doing half of it. It worked like a charm, and it was nice to score there.” No ifs, ands, or buts about it, the Lions delivered a masterful offensive performance Sunday. And it couldn’t have come at a better time for Detroit’s fanbase, which needed a huge pick-me-up after the team’s loss to the Bills a week ago. Sure, this offensive output came against the lowly Bears, and doesn’t guarantee success for Campbell’s injury-ravaged squad the rest of the season (and in the playoffs). However, in the spirit of the Christmas season, it’s time to drop the negativity (at least temporarily), and to celebrate the one thing that has remained constant for the team in 2024: its offensive productivity. Lions fans absolutely should cherish the “gift” that is Detroit’s high-powered offense this Christmas. This article was produced by the staff at Detroit Lions On SI. For more, visit si.com/nfl/lions