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234 go Trinity girls’ basketball hosting inaugural ‘Reason for the Season’ tournamentProcessing 30 thousand tons of donations per year, Renaissance is Quebec’s powerhouse for reusing consumer goods. They’re celebrating 30 years in business. “I found one of my first suits here. I like to find materials that are more sturdy and they’re usually vintage. I find brands like Laura Piana or stuff like that,” said Sylvie, Customer at Renaissance. “I really like to forage through the clothes and try on things. I really like to go to the trying rooms and see myself in new clothes,” added Sylvie. “Today I was looking for LPs and records because there are tons of it here and I like it. And also, sometimes some old vintage lamps for a Christmas tree,” said Martin, Customer at Renaissance. “Most of the citizens know Renaissance as the big box stores or the donation site, but the root of it is to help individuals to integrate into the workforce,” said Eric St-Arnaud, CEO of Renaissance Quebec. They have 1500 employees across the province and each year Renaissance helps 3000 people integrate into the workforce with a program that has an 80 per cent success rate. “It’s a 26-week program, 35 hours a week. Then a person comes and gets paid minimum wage for 6 months. And you have a social worker, plus the manager and the assistant manager all together [are a part of the program],” said St-Arnaud. “When you’re independent, you have more strength to go back to school, to feed your kids and you have your place under the sun,” added St-Arnaud. “I just love everything related to my work, training people, helping clients and I’m really involved with the environmental mission. We recycle batteries, we recycle cardboard, paper and electronics. Even now we are trying to set up a program to recycle clothing. So it’s really fun to work here,” said Pablo, Assistant Manager of Renaissance, St-Laurent street. “Through the years we grow, but this, it wasn’t easy. Because as a nonprofit, we don’t get money as easy, and we don’t get money from the bank, but then we need to have the confidence from the citizens to donate, and after that to have the consumer to donate. As well as being part of an economy that’s a thrifts,” said St-Arnaud. “And years ago, thrift was, wasn’t for everyone. Now it is for everyone. It’s more democratized,” added St-Arnaud. “It’s not that I’m rich or anything like that, but I told myself that there were people who might need to shop here more than me. I asked an employee about it and they said, ‘not at all, there’s so much to choose from that everybody finds something,” said Denis, Customer at Renaissance. “You can find pretty much anything, it’s like the casino,” said Pablo. 1.7 million Quebecers donated to Renaissance last year and they’re projecting close to 2 million donations for 2024. Another upside to shopping here is that it’s tax-free. “Compared to Value Village , who have stores [in Quebec], they’re in the stock market. It’s a private organization and the money goes back to the headquarters in the U.S. That’s why Valley Village charges taxes and we do not because we’re a non-profit charitable organization,” said St-Arnaud. “Usually there’s a stigma around thrift shops, but you should definitely try a Renaissance because the stuff’s really good quality and you might find the thing that you were searching for. I usually have a list on my phone and I go through all the different sections,” said Sylvie.Kobe Sanders scores 27 points, Nevada never trails in 90-78 win over Oklahoma State

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CHICAGO — When the Chicago Bears threatened to score in the closing minutes of a 6-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, fans expressed their feelings loud and clear. They weren't cheering for a touchdown or field goal. They had something else in mind. "Sell the team!" they chanted. With their skid at 10 games, a season that started with playoff hopes can't end soon enough for the Bears (4-12). They will wrap it up when they visit the rival Green Bay Packers on Jan. 5. "My job is to go out there and win games," quarterback Caleb Williams said. "And we don't focus on the outside noise. The fans are going to cheer and maybe boo sometimes. And you can't react to that. It's not something that we react to." Chicago is 14-36 in three seasons under general manager Ryan Poles and has two double-digit losing streaks. People are also reading... The Bears dropped their fina 10 in 2022 when they were tanking as part of a franchise-record 14-game skid that stretched into last year. They've never lost more than 10 in a row in a single season. The slide was at six games when they fired former coach Matt Eberflus the day after a loss at Detroit on Thanksgiving, following a series of poor late-game decisions. They're 0-4 under interim coach Thomas Brown, and they've been dominated by Green Bay in recent decades. What's working The defense. A defense that has gone from ranking seventh in yards per game through the first six weeks to 25th did its part against Seattle. The six points allowed were a season-low and the 265 yards the Bears gave up were their second-lowest. "As we know, our defense has a certain standard and we've showed it," cornerback Kyler Gordon said. "So, obviously syncing a little bit. Just getting back on the guys to get back right. It's just important to know what we can do and just go in there and execute." What needs help Pass protection. Williams was sacked seven times, bringing his NFL-leading total and individual franchise record to 67. The Bears broke their previous mark of 66 sacks allowed in 2004, when they used four quarterbacks. Their issues on the offensive line are well-documented. And so is Williams' tendency to hold onto the ball too long, resulting in unnecessary sacks. "There were miscues," Williams said. "There were stupid sacks that I was taking, losing 10, 14 yards, which is frustrating. But I will say that I will definitely take the heat for this one just because (of) some of the situations that I put us in." Stock up DE Montez Sweat. The Bears gave up 53 yards rushing on Seattle's game-opening field-goal drive. But the line performed better after that. Sweat picked up his first sack since Week 12 against Minnesota on the first play of Seattle's second possession, when he took down Geno Smith for an 8-yard loss. Though he's only missed one game, Sweat has been slowed by ankle and shin injuries. His 51⁄2 sacks are a big drop from last season, when he had a combined 121⁄2 for Washington and Chicago while becoming the first NFL player to lead two teams in the same season. Stock down Williams.Coming off a promising outing against NFC leader Detroit that followed some shaky outings, Williams had a rough night. The No. 1 overall draft pick completed 16 of 28 passes for 122 yards — not much more than his low of 93 in a Week 1 win over Tennessee — after throwing for 334 yards and two touchdowns against the Lions. The seven sacks for 46 yards both matched his second-highest totals. Injuries The Bears reported no injuries during the game. Key number 5 — The Bears once again had trouble sustaining drives, converting just 5 of 15 third downs and punting on seven of their 10 possessions. They tied a season low with 11 first downs and managed 179 yards. Chicago owns the NFL's second-worst third-down conversion rate at 31.8% and is averaging a league-worst 287.3 yards per game. Next steps The Bears have lost 11 straight against the Packers — the longest streak by either team in the storied rivalry — and 26 of 29 counting the playoffs. They've dropped eight in a row at Lambeau Field since a win in 2015. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!

SPDR Galaxy Hedged Digital Asset Ecosystem ETF ( NASDAQ:HECO – Get Free Report ) announced a dividend on Thursday, December 26th, NASDAQ Dividends reports. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 27th will be given a dividend of 0.8209 per share on Tuesday, December 31st. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 27th. SPDR Galaxy Hedged Digital Asset Ecosystem ETF Trading Down 5.9 % HECO stock opened at $32.74 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $35.65. SPDR Galaxy Hedged Digital Asset Ecosystem ETF has a 12-month low of $24.88 and a 12-month high of $40.49. 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Marcus Rashford gave the Red Devils a dream start with a goal within the opening two minutes. But the hosts responded before the break with a stunning finish from Omari Hutchinson. Ipswich had chances from Liam Delap to claim a second, but ultimately settled for a draw at Portman Road. Amorim’s next league game will be against Everton at Old Trafford. Related Topics: Amorim EPL Ipswich man utd Don't Miss EPL: Leicester City sack manager Steve Cooper You may like EPL: Leicester City sack manager Steve Cooper EPL: Brilliant player, he’s good – Owen Hargreaves lavishes praise on Arsenal star EPL: Amorim includes 16-year-old defender in Man Utd squad to face Ipswich EPL: Guardiola staying at Man City a problem for everybody – Amorim EPL: No excuses – Gary Neville names two teams to win title as Man City lose EPL: We’ll get walked over by Liverpool – Kyle Walker issues warning to Man City Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media LtdFrom heatless curls to wet-to-dry stylers, 2024 was the year of healthy hair and getting maximum impact with minimum effort. Technology played a big part thanks to smart, versatile tools like the and AI-powered personalization, while products like the shone a spotlight on the importance of looking after your scalp. Style-wise, icy blondes, fiery reds, '60s-style blowouts inspired by Sabrina Carpenter and a continued love for textured waves proved popular. And ingredients like glycolic acid, collagen, ceramides and even mushrooms made their way into more and more haircare products. As we look to 2025, this focus on hair health is set to stay. Stylers and services will become even smarter, and tailored to our individual hair needs, while the release of infrared dryers will ramp up following launches from and L'Oreal. To learn more about these hair trends, I've spoken to Bellissima's Assunta Trano and T3's Jen Ju as well as celebrity and award-winning stylists Jay Birmingham, Neil Moodie Studio, and Heather King from ENA Salon, London. Plus I've thrown in a few of my own predictions as someone who's been reviewing the and the (amongst other hair gadgets and products) for almost a decade. Let's take a look at the hottest hair trends set to take off in 2025... 1. The rise of infrared A handful of infrared hair dryers have made their way to market over the past few years but following the launch of in November, expect to see this technology take over styling world in a much bigger way in 2025. Unlike traditional dryers that use heat and airflow to evaporate water from the surface of your hair, infrared dryers work by penetrating your hair shaft with gentle radiant heat, effectively drying your hair from the inside out. This not only protects your hair's natural moisture and minimizes frizz, but it helps reduce the risk of heat damage without sacrificing drying speeds. Far from it, in fact – L'Oreal Professional and Zuvi, two of the biggest brands to have launched infrared dryers recently, claim the technology can cut drying times by more than a fifth. These stylers also come with ionic technology, which smooth the hair cuticle and neutralizes static, helping to add to the sleek and shiny finish. Elsewhere, Bondi Boost sells the – a barrel brush styler that uses infrared technology to gently style your hair, with aloe-infused bristles to smooth and tame flyaways. 2. Hair health and scalp-first haircare In a similar vein, hair health generally – whether it's through infrared technologies, or heatless styling, science-backed products or just a greater awareness – is set to dominate in 2025 and beyond. "Over the past few years, we’ve seen consumers become more conscious about the damage they're doing to their hair," says Assunta Trano, Marketing Director at Bellissima. "This has seen trends such as heatless curls emerge as we try to limit the damage we’re doing to our hair while still trying to get the most out of styling it. Heat styling has had to follow suit and, in 2025, will emphasize safety and hair protection." Bellissima recently released its with Coanda technology, which generates 200 micro-flows of air to create waves and curls gently, with less heat. All T3 dryers now have SoftAire Technology built-in, which uses a wider, gentle air stream with ions to protect the natural moisture in hair, while more brands are introducing lamellar technology to their products to leave hair looking and feeling healthy. The term 'lamellar' refers to the thin, liquid layers (or lamellae) that form when these products are applied to the hair. These layers contain conditioning agents, amino acids, and moisturizing ingredients that bond to damaged areas of the hair cuticle, leaving it looking shiny and feeling healthy. L'Oreal was an early champion of this technology with its and more brands have since come on board, including Tresemmé with its . And at the heart of this healthy hair trend is the sub-trend of scalp-first tools and products. "Your scalp is the real MVP of healthy hair, and 2025 is all about giving it the love it deserves," says celebrity hair stylist, Jay Birmingham. "People are 'skinifying' their hair routines because a healthy scalp equals fabulous hair." 3. Perfume meets haircare The fragrance boom of 2024, fueled by 'perfume tok' and the rise of designer dupes, is set to go a step further into hair in 2025. Unlike traditional perfumes, which often contain alcohol and can dry out strands, hair perfumes are specifically formulated to condition and smooth the hair while making it smell nice. As stylist King explains: “Hair scents are becoming a way to express individuality, just like regular perfumes, while offering functional benefits.” This trend is part of a wider movement that is seeing haircare moving further into the beauty space. At the same time, hair scents reflect a growing focus on multi-purpose products: they condition, control frizz, and leave hair shiny – all while smelling good. 4. Hair growth tech "The number one hair health concern among consumers is hair loss and thinning hair," according to Jen Ju, Marketing Director at T3. "We've seen supplements and scalp products become popular, and haircare and hair tool brands are now prioritizing minimizing heat and including features like timers and auto-pause to help address this concern." As a result, in 2025, expect to see more products, tools and treatments that target hair loss more directly. This will range from low-level laser therapy (LLLT) scalp massagers like the and , to LED combs, and microcurrent devices such as the and . LLLT devices use red or near-infrared light to stimulate hair follicles, increase bloodflow, and encourage your hair to grow. Many are hands-free, meaning you can wear them as you go about your day – although maybe not to the store! – and with consistent use a few times a week, they've been shown to improve hair density and thickness (as per and ). Microcurrent devices instead use low-level electrical currents to stimulate the scalp and hair follicles. This also helps promote circulation and boosting follicle health in a similar way to LLLT products but the results typically take a little longer, which is why these products tend to be cheaper. At the cheaper end of the price spectrum are physical scalp massagers and LED combs. These work in the same way, in terms of promoting circulation, but at a much lower level. That said, pairing any of these tools with scalp serums, probiotics, and treatments can help speed up the results, and this whole trend is part of the recent 'skinification' of haircare in which more of us realize we need to treat the skin on our scalp in the same way we treat the skin on our face. 5. Beauty meets data Haircare hasn't escaped the AI boom and in 2025, smart apps, AI-powered devices and customized products will help us all understand our hair on a much deeper level. From analyzing moisture levels, porosity, and scalp condition, to crafting hyper-specific routines that address our individual need, AI is making waves in the haircare space. “AI is turning bathrooms into personal labs, and consumers love beauty that ‘gets’ them,” continues stylist Birmingham. This shift reflects a wider demand for precision and performance in beauty products, with generic shampoos and conditioners are being replaced with data-driven, customized formulas tailored to specific goals, like hydration, volume, or damage repair. "Curly hair, specifically, faces issues like dryness, frizz, and shrinkage and consumers are constantly looking for targeted solutions that enhance their natural curls while keeping them healthy," adds Trano. "We've seen this trend developing with the rise of curl-specific haircare brands and tools that have features like gentle airflows and advanced diffusers that maintain curl shape and reduce frizz. The growing focus on curly hair technology and products shows how the industry is moving towards becoming more inclusive and offering customized solutions." This includes brands like , which creates custom shampoo, conditioner and hair mask formulas based on your answers to an online quiz about your hair type, goals, fragrance and even color. offers a similar customized approach, using an in-depth consultation and AI to also consider lifestyle, location – to determine humidity, and pollution levels – and individual hair characteristics to create hyper-personalized products. Elsewhere, brands are increasingly adding AI-powered smart sensors across their ranges that automatically monitor and adapt heat and airflow based on real-time hair diagnostics. GHD's most recent stylers, including the and Duet Style, constantly monitor the temperature using sensors fitted throughout their ceramic plates. This means they know the angle and speed at which you're using the styler, and will adjust the heat to deliver faster performance. Elsewhere, the L'Oreal AirLight Pro's settings can be controlled and personalized in an app. In 2025, such sensors and app-powered controls will become more intelligent, and more commonplace being able to automatically make adjustments to actively improve your hair, not just prevent damage. 6. Bobs, layers, and waves make it big Finally, haircuts and styles in 2025 will focus on bold yet wearable looks such as jaw-length 'sci-fi bobs' with choppy fringes. Think Milla Jovovich in . Neil Moodie Studio predicts that modern versions of the '90s-inspired 'Rachel' cut – which involves layers and face-framing, inspired by Rachel Green’s iconic cut in is set to make a comeback. "Expect 2025 to be a year of self-expression through sharp cuts, bold layers, and statement colours," the stylist says.

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Dayle Haddon, an actor, activist and trailblazing former “Sports Illustrated” model who pushed back against age discrimination by reentering the industry as a widow, has died in a Pennsylvania home from what authorities believe was carbon monoxide poisoning. Authorities in Bucks County found Haddon, 76, dead in a second-floor bedroom Friday morning after emergency dispatchers were notified about a person unconscious at the Solebury Township home. A 76-year-old man police later identified as Walter J. Blucas of Erie was hospitalized in critical condition. Responders detected a high level of carbon monoxide in the property and township police said Saturday that investigators determined that “a faulty flue and exhaust pipe on a gas heating system caused the carbon monoxide leak.” Two medics were taken to a hospital for carbon monoxide exposure and a police officer was treated at the scene. As a model, Haddon appeared on the covers of Vogue , Cosmopolitan, Elle and Esquire in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as the 1973 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. She also appeared in about two dozen films from the 1970s to 1990s, according to IMDb.com, including 1994’s “Bullets Over Broadway,” starring John Cusack . Haddon left modeling after giving birth to her daughter, Ryan, in the mid-1970s, but then had to reenter the workforce after her husband's 1991 death. This time she found the modeling industry far less friendly: “They said to me, ‘At 38, you’re not viable,’” Haddon told The New York Times in 2003. Working a menial job at an advertising agency, Haddon began reaching out to cosmetic companies, telling them there was a growing market to sell beauty products to aging baby boomers. She eventually landed a contract with Clairol, followed by Estée Lauder and then L’Oreal, for which she promoted the company's anti-aging products for more than a decade. She also hosted beauty segments for CBS’s “The Early Show.” "I kept modeling, but in a different way," she told The Times, “I became a spokesperson for my age.” In 2008, Haddon founded WomenOne, an organization aimed at advancing educational opportunities for girls and women in marginalized communities, including Rwanda, Haiti and Jordan.' Haddon was born in Toronto and began modeling as a teenager to pay for ballet classes — she began her career with the Canadian ballet company Les Grands Ballet Canadiens, according to her website. Haddon's daughter, Ryan, said in a social media post that her mother was “everyone’s greatest champion. An inspiration to many.” “A pure heart. A rich inner life. Touching so many lives. A life well lived. Rest in Light, Mom,” she said.The Apprentice star also argued that a lack of clarity from the Government on the ownership test is causing “significant uncertainty” for potential investors. This came as the House of Lords continued its scrutiny of the Football Governance Bill, which seeks to establish an independent regulator for the top five tiers of the men’s game. In the upper chamber, Baroness Brady said: “We are creating legislation which will profoundly affect 160 quite unique institutions, from Premier League clubs through to the National League community clubs, but it is important for everyone to understand that the consultation with these affected businesses by the current Government has been remarkably limited, almost unbelievably so. “Just seven Premier League clubs, I was one of them, was granted a brief half-hour meeting with the Secretary of State over the summer. “And following this cursory engagement, significant decisions were made that could fundamentally affect the future of English football, most notably with the inclusion of parachute payments within the backstop mechanism. “This is particularly concerning given that fundamental issues still remained unresolved, we still lack any clarity on Uefa’s position on state interference, for example, this clearly creates profound uncertainty for clubs competing in or aspiring to European competition, as well as our national teams.” “We don’t know what the ownership test will look like, this causes significant uncertainty for potential investors as to whether they are able to own a club,” she added. Lady Brady continued: “I have spoken to many of my colleagues across all of the football pyramid, we are all alarmed about and puzzled by the lack of discussion on the Bill with ministers. “Would the minister agree that we all want to get the detail of this Bill right? And can she see any downsides to providing meaningful opportunities to hear from all clubs across the football pyramid affected by the legislation?” Prior to this, Tory shadow sports minister Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay had tabled an amendment which he said would allow clubs to “make their views known on this legislation” by including specific competitions on the face of the Bill. Labour frontbencher Baroness Twycross told the upper chamber: “I don’t think the leagues are confused either on which leagues this legislation will apply to.” She added: “This power is both reasonable and the result of evidence-based consultation with all key stakeholders in the industry. “This power ensures that the competitions in scope can be amended in a timely manner and ensures the scope of the regime remains relevant.” The peer later said: “Over the past three years there have been countless opportunities for all affected and interested parties to make representations.” Lady Brady also raised concerns about the financial distribution backstop, which she said is “clearly designed as a mechanism to gain direct access to, and apportionate Premier League revenue, and no-one else’s”. “I might add the backstop will allow the IFR (Independent Football Regulator) to do this even if it was against the Premier League clubs’ will, or even without the clubs’ agreement, even if it was to have a detrimental effect on the clubs and the overall competition it removes revenue from,” she added. The backstop would allow the new IFR to intervene in the distribution of Premier League broadcast revenue down the leagues as a last resort. It could be triggered by the Premier League, English Football League (EFL) or National League to mediate the fair financial distribution of this revenue if they are not able to come to an agreement. Conservative peers later raised concerns over the cost implications to clubs of establishing the regulator, although they faced claims of “filibustering” – wasting time by making overlong speeches in a bid to delay progress. Watching opposition benches blatantly filibustering to destroy the Football Governance Bill is nothing short of sporting vandalism.Football is broken. Clubs are struggling. Now those seats have been lost, do they no longer care about likes of Reading or Southend? @FairGameUK — Niall Couper (@NiallCouper) December 4, 2024 Labour peer Lord Watson of Invergowrie questioned why Lord Parkinson was showing “confected outrage” at the Bill when the former culture minister would have been defending a similar proposal had the Tories remained in power. Lord Parkinson, in his reply, said: “We want to see this regulator established, we want to see it doing its work and doing so effectively, but we also see before us a Bill that is different because of the election that was called and the result that happened, and we’re interrogating particularly closely the changes that the Government have made to the Bill – of which there are many. “And we have more concerns on these benches than we did before the election from my colleagues behind me about the way we do it.” The Tory peer pointed to Labour frontbenchers fulfilling their duties to “properly scrutinise” then-government legislation when they were on the opposition benches. Lady Twycross, in an intervention, said: “While I agree that (Lord Parkinson) is correct that I would scrutinise legislation when I was sitting on those (opposition) benches, I have never sought to filibuster a Bill to which my party had committed, which my party had laid before Parliament, and intended to filibuster it to the point of getting us stuck in treacle.” Lord Parkinson replied: “That is not what we’re doing.” Niall Couper, chief executive of the campaign group Fair Game, wrote on social media site X: “Watching opposition benches blatantly filibustering to destroy the Football Governance Bill is nothing short of sporting vandalism.”

A landmark defence pact between North Korea and Russia, signed by its leaders in June, has gone into effect after the two sides exchanged ratification documents, North Korea's official KCNA news agency said Thursday. The formalization of the treaty comes as the United States and South Korea have accused the nuclear-armed North of sending more than 10,000 soldiers to help Russia fight Ukraine. Experts say North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is keen to acquire advanced technology from Moscow and battle experience for his troops in return. Kim and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the strategic partnership deal during the Kremlin chief's visit to Pyongyang. It obligates both states to provide military assistance "without delay" in the case of an attack on the other, and to jointly oppose Western sanctions. It came into effect from Wednesday, when the ratification documents were exchanged in Moscow by the countries' vice foreign ministers Kim Jong Gyu and Andrei Rudenko, KCNA reported. Lawmakers in Moscow last month voted unanimously for the deal and it was later signed by Putin. Pyongyang said it was ratified by a decree from Kim. The treaty will serve "as a strong driving force accelerating the establishment of an independent and just multi-polarized world order without domination, subjugation and hegemony," KCNA said. Analysts have suggested Pyongyang could be using Ukraine as a means of realigning its foreign policy. By sending soldiers, North Korea is positioning itself within the Russian war economy as a supplier of weapons, military support and labour — potentially even bypassing traditional ally, neighbour and main trading partner China, they say. North Korea and Russia have strengthened their military ties since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Both countries are under rafts of UN sanctions -- the former for its nuclear weapons programme and the latter for the Ukraine conflict. Kim said last week during a visit to Pyongyang by Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov that his government, army and people would "invariably support the policy of the Russian Federation to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity". Putin hailed the deal in June as a "breakthrough document". bur-sst/bjtNorth Korea, Russia defence treaty comes into force

Republicans lash out at Democrats' claims that Trump intelligence pick Gabbard is 'compromised'Liverpool boss Arne Slot talks up ‘special player’ Mohamed SalahI'm optimistic that the (ASX: XJO) will continue to break records in 2025. But unfortunately, it is impossible to know what will happen with any certainty. And while a would be disappointing next year, I think it is important not to fear such an event. Instead, investors should see a crash as an opportunity to load up on high-quality ASX 200 shares at good prices. With that in mind, let's take a look at a couple of ASX 200 shares that could be strong buys if the market pulled back. They are as follows: ( ) The first ASX 200 share that could be a buy if the stock market crashes is Life360. It is a growing family connection and safety company that aims to keep people close to the ones they love. Its category-leading mobile app, the Life360 app, provides location sharing, safe driver reports, and crash detection with emergency dispatch to a massive 76.9 million monthly active users (MAU) across more than 170 countries. Bell Potter is bullish on the company and believes it is well-placed for long-term growth. Its analysts recently said: Life360 operates a market-leading app that provides communication, driving safety, and location-sharing features. With over 70 million monthly active users and 2 million paying circles, the company has significant growth potential as it continues to rapidly monetise its customer base. Bell Potter currently has a buy rating and $26.75 price target on its shares. Pro Medicus could be an ASX 200 share to buy in the event of a stock market crash. It is a leading health imaging technology provider, delivering services and solutions to hospitals, imaging centres, and healthcare groups worldwide. Goldman Sachs is a big fan of the company and believes it has a significant long-term opportunity. It recently said: We remain positive on the PME equity story as one of Australia's best global growth companies. [...] PME is not cheap, trading on 114x FY26E EV/EBITDA, but we highlight its revenue/margin outlook, unique cloud offering, and significant long-term opportunity. Additionally, with a focus on the US regulatory outlook, we believe MedTech is increasingly being evaluated as a safe haven within healthcare as it is generally more insulated from impending policy volatility. Goldman Sachs currently has a buy rating and $278.00 price target on its shares.

By Conor Ryan The final score in Sunday’s game between the Patriots and Dolphins mapped out a 34-15 loss for New England. But in reality, this game was far more uncompetitive than whatever can be gleaned from a 19-point disparity. New England spotted Miami 31 unanswered points to open the game, with porous offensive-line play keeping Drake Maye’s aerial attack grounded and a regressing defense dissected by Tua Tagovailoa (four touchdowns, 317 passing yards). “The last thing I told the guys, ‘It’s all about us,’ and this is before the game,” Jerod Mayo said after a lackluster showing in Miami Gardens. “I said, ‘It’s about us. It’s not about anybody else. It’s about us and making a commitment to one another.’ That’s what the game really came down to. “It’s us going out there, kicking ourselves in the butt or stomping our toe against the wall because of penalties. We don’t have a team.... I don’t think any team wants to go backwards in any [case], but we did that today.” To make matters worse, New England kept on shooting itself in the foot due to a parade of penalties. New England was whistled for 13 total penalties on Sunday, 10 of which were accepted by Miami for a total of 75 total yards. While penalty totals can sometimes be inflated by post-snap calls made by the officials such as pass interference — New England was whistled for six pre-snap infractions. Be it tackles in Vederian Lowe and Demontrey Jacobs whistled for false starts or both Austin Hooper and Anfernee Jennings not lining up properly as part of neutral-zone infractions — New England had way too many self-inflicted miscues that either stalled momentum or gifted an already lethal Miami offense easy yards. Sunday’s loss might have represented a frustrating low point for New England when it comes to penalty issues. But it’s also far from an outlier, with the Patriots entering Week 12 averaging 7.73 penalties per contest. “Look, it starts with me. It starts with me,” Mayo said. “We’ve had these hiccups of games where the penalties really affected us, and it did today.” Be it the offensive line or an overall defense that has been eroded by injuries, absences, and an overall decline in play, Drake Maye has been arguably the one part of the roster that has moved in the right direction for New England as of late. And while Maye’s turnover woes (one interception, one strip sack) reared their collective head on Sunday, New England’s repeated miscues in pass protection and discipline have lingered for much longer. New England might roll with the punches with a rookie QB like Maye when it comes to his growing pains. But the Patriots don’t have the margin for error in place to remain competitive with so many flags hitting the gridiron. “I mean, that’s why we’re coaches. We got to find a solution, whether that’s... You got to figure out what lever to pull to get a guy going,” Mayo said. “Sometimes, look, it could look good during the week, and then you get into the game, and it’s a surprise.” The Patriots’ personnel on the field also left a lot to be desired. Both Jacobs and Lowe struggled to keep the pocket clean for Maye, while multiple stalwarts in New England’s secondary had no answers for Jaylen Waddle (eight catches, 144 yards, 1 TD) and Jonnu Smith (nine catches, 87 yards, 1 TD). Even though Mayo bemoaned New England’s lapses in execution, he added that just about everyone in the Patriots’ locker room on Sunday will want to burn the tape the following morning. “Look, once those guys cross the white lines, there’s nothing I can do for them,” Mayo said. “There’s nothing any coach can do for them once they cross the white line. It’s my job to continue to prepare not only them, but our coaches to go out here and play better football.” Conor Ryan Conor Ryan is a staff writer covering the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, and Red Sox for Boston.com, a role he has held since 2023. Sign up for Patriots updates🏈 Get breaking news and analysis delivered to your inbox during football season. Be civil. Be kind.

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Art is one of those things that tends to divide people. In crude terms, you either love it or hate it. Maybe it’s just me but I find it fascinating to observe the different approaches people have when visiting a museum. Obviously, these centers of culture and history don’t attract the haters but for everyone else, art is experienced in a variety of ways. First of all, there’s the enthusiast. This is the person who makes their way slowly around the museum, reading every caption and standing, staring in front of every masterpiece. At the other end of the spectrum, you have the mad dasher. This is the person who walks around the whole museum in a matter of minutes, glancing at each piece without much interest in learning more about it. In the middle, there’s also the non-committer, who is a blend of the first two. Whichever type of person you are, I’ve got an app for you. It’s called DailyArt , and it aims to open your eyes to how amazing art is. It’s designed to help wannabe experts learn a little bit more and newbie explorers gain a lifelong love of learning about art. This is part of a regular series of articles exploring the apps that we couldn't live without. Read them all here . In this brief look at DailyArt, we'll dive into how this app popularizes art. We’ll take a look at the daily dose of art as well as the museum feature that helps guide you when there’s no tour guide available. A dose of art every day The app contains over 4,500 public-domain art pieces from over 900 artists. It's quite the collection. I always think it’s better to experience art in person, seeing it up close and getting a feel for how it’s been created. The art experience of the app is therefore a little underwhelming but I downloaded the app to learn and this is something it achieves in abundance. Every single piece of art includes a well-written and engaging description. They are just the perfect length for reading in a matter of minutes and even contain links to more in-depth content. Descriptions can also be translated into a wide array of languages if the default English isn’t your first language. After reading each description, I loved how easy it was to explore the artist. Artist’s profiles are split into a brief bio, a collection of their masterpieces that are included in the app, and a list of museums and galleries where you can find their work. The last of these is particularly helpful should you wish to track down an artist’s work. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. If you’d like to get away from endlessly ‘doom’ scrolling on social media, then the DailyArt app is a great alternative for filling those times when you have nothing else to do. Discover more art easily Along with the daily art feature is a brilliant Discover section. This is perfect if you have more time on your hands and want to explore the art and artists more freely. When paired with the search feature, it offers everything you need to explore art history content. The content inside the Discover tab is curated just for you. As it’s based on your personal preferences, you can rest assured that it’ll be tailored perfectly to your tastes. At any time, if you’d like to explore outside of your favorite areas, then that’s easy to do by selecting other genres and collections. You can also look at art through category mashups like cats in art, dogs in art, food, Italian Renaissance, and more. Explore museums and galleries The final feature of the app is all about galleries and museums. Artworks can be browsed from the comfort of your own home but this part of the app comes into its own when you’re physically visiting the museum. Some museums have very impressive descriptions but others don’t. At those times, just pull out the app and let it be your virtual tour guide. With over 500 museums included, you’re sure to find one near you. DailyArt is available on every device, anytime, and anywhere. Your account also syncs across these devices. The free version offers a pretty comprehensive experience but you do have to endure the banner ads. Alternatively, you could opt for an annual subscription for $119.99 / £119.88 per year, which removes ads and grants access to all archived entries. Either way, DailyArt shares art history stories in an interesting and digestible way. Download the DailyArt app on iOS or Android .