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By Brendan Hesse on December 6, 2024 at 4:05PM PST GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Best Buy's Black Friday Sale may be over, but the retailer still has plenty of holiday deals to take advantage of, including a three-day Doorbuster sale that sees up to 50% off select toys, trading cards, and collectibles between December 6 and December 8. The list of discounts includes everything from Pokemon and Disney Lorcana trading cards and Lego sets to action figures, plushies, and more. We've highlighted some of the best Doorbuster deals below, and you can see the full lineup at Best Buy. $38 ( $50 ) One notable deal is the Best Buy-exclusive Pokemon TCG Paradox Wisdom Premium Collection that's on sale for $38 (was $50). This box includes: Iron Leaves ex promo card Iron Crown ex promo card Iron Boulder ex promo card Oversized Iron Crown ex promo card Seven Pokemon TCG booster packs (10 cards per pack) Magnetic three-card display Pokemon TCG Live code $100 ( $120 ) Other Pokemon TCG sets are also part of the Doorbuster sale, including the Terapagos ex Ultra-Premium Collection for $100 (was $120). This set includes: One foil promo Terapagos ex card One foil promo Lapras ex card One foil promo Cinderace ex card 18 booster packs (10 cards per pack) Eight foil energy cards Magnetic three-card protector Playmat Deck box Metallic coin Six damage counters Two condition markers A Pokemon TCG Live code. $12.49 ( $25 ) You'll also find discounts on releases from other popular trading card games, like the Lorcana Gateway Box for $12.49 (was $25). This set includes two pre-made decks and a selection of bonus card packs, plus gameplay accessories and gameboard. This is a great intro set for new players. $4 per pack (was $6 per pack) If you're looking to add to your existing Lorcana card collection, you can grab boosters from the Ursula's Return and Shimmering Skies sets for $4 per pack (normally $6 per pack). $16 ( $30 ) Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG fans can snag the Yu-Gi-Oh! 25th Anniversary Rarirty Collection 2 Tuckbox for $16 (was $30). Each box contains three five-card booster packs with a unique selection of rare foil cards. $105 ( $150 ) For Lego deals, the Lego Icons Corvette kit is on sale for $105 (normally $150). This 1210-piece kit is packed with cool details like a mini replica of the original Corvette engine under the hood, a moving steering wheel, and a convertible top, making it a great gift idea for fans of classic cars. Another Lego set included in the sale is the Lego Ideas Home Alone display set . While Best Buy was offering the festive kit for just $240 (down from $300), it's already sold out. There's a chance it could be restocked later, so it's worth checking to see if it's available again. If you're still looking to pick it up, the Home Alone Lego set is still in stock at Amazon and available at the full $300 price is still charging the full $300. $50 ( $75 ) Other Doorbuster deals at Best Buy include price cuts to popular collectibles like MacFarlane Toys' Fallout Figure Four-Pack for $50 (was $75), which includes six-inch posable figures of Lucy, The Ghoul, Maximus, and the Vault Boy mascot as seen in the Fallout TV show. $17.49 ( $35 ) You can also grab this adorable 10-inch Banjo and Kazooie plushie made by Club Mochi Mochi for just $17.49 (was $35), which is one of the lowest prices we've seen for the officially licensed collectible. Upvote Leave BlankSpanish ResultsPanic among spectators at soccer game kills at least 56 in the West African nation of Guinea CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Officials and witnesses say chaos erupted at a soccer game in Guinea after fans protested a referee’s call and thousands of panicked spectators tried to flee the stadium, leaving at least 56 people dead in the West African nation. Local news website Media Guinea reported that security forces used tear gas. A journalist covering the game for a local sports website tells The Associated Press many of the dead were crushed as they tried to escape through the stadium gates. The world’s latest sports crowd disaster unfurled Sunday in the second-largest city in the military-run nation. Information there is sparse and government-controlled at the best of times. It was not immediately clear how much the death toll could grow. Houston's Al-Shaair apologizes for hit on Jacksonville's Lawrence that led to concussion HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair took to X to apologize to Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence after his violent blow to the quarterback’s facemask led to him being carted off the field with a concussion. Back in the starting lineup after missing two games with a sprained left shoulder, Lawrence scrambled left on a second-and-7 play in the second quarter of Houston’s 23-20 win on Sunday. He initiated a slide before Al-Shaair raised his forearm and unleashed on the defenseless quarterback. In the long post, Al-Shaair says "To Trevor I genuinely apologize to you for what ended up happening.” Mollie Marcoux Samaan stepping down as LPGA commissioner after 3 1/2 years of record prize money Mollie Marcoux Samaan is leaving after more than three years as LPGA commissioner. In a surprise announcement Monday, Marcoux Samaan says she will step down in January, just three weeks before the LPGA starts its 75th season. Liz Moore is the chief legal and technology officer. She'll be serving as interim commissioner until a search committee can find a permanent replacement. Marcoux Samaan was the athletic director at Princeton when she took over the LPGA in May 2021. Prize money has soared during her tenure. She also has faced criticism for the LPGA not gaining in popularity during a rise in women's sports. Jets are sticking with struggling Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers will remain the New York Jets’ starting quarterback despite speculation the team could bench him in what has been a disappointing season. Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said during a video call that he still believes Rodgers, who turned 41 on Monday, gives the Jets their best chance to win. Rodgers was 21 of 39 for 185 yards and touchdown passes to Davante Adams and Isaiah Davis but also had an interception returned 92 yards for a touchdown by Leonard Williams in the Jets’ 26-21 loss to Seattle on Sunday. College playoff bracket offers last dress rehearsal and one more chance to see where the SEC stands The next set of College Football Playoff rankings will be released Tuesday night under heavy scrutiny before the final bracket is set on Sunday. It will be one last chance to see just how much the selection committee loves the Southeastern Conference. The best gauge will be whether Miami, which suffered its second loss over the weekend, is placed behind any or all three SEC teams with three losses — Alabama, Mississippi and South Carolina, all of which are coming off wins. Whatever happens, the SEC is likely to have at least five teams in the 12-team field when the final bracket comes out. Kansas holds off Auburn for No. 1 in AP Top 25 as SEC grabs 3 of top 4 spots; UConn slides to No. 25 Kansas continues to hold the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll. Auburn is pushing the Jayhawks in the latest poll after winning the Maui Invitational and checked in at No. 2. Two-time reigning national champion UConn nearly fell out entirely after an 0-3 week at Maui, falling from No. 2 to 25th. The Southeastern Conference had three of the top four teams with No. 3 Tennessee and No. 4 Kentucky behind the Tigers. The poll featured six new teams, headlined by No. 13 Oregon, No. 16 Memphis and No. 18 Pittsburgh. Ryan Poles to remain Bears general manager and lead search for new head coach LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears president Kevin Warren said Ryan Poles will remain the general manager and serves as the point person in the search for a head coach to replace the fired Matt Eberflus. He says Poles will have the “final say” if the two have differing opinions on who should get the job. Chicago had never fired a coach during a season. But a six-game losing streak marked by questionable coaching decisions spurred the founding NFL franchise to change course. The Bears let Eberflus go Friday and replaced him on an interim basis with offensive coordinator Thomas Brown. TCU, Duke climb into top 10, Notre Dame drops in women's AP Top 25; UCLA and UConn remain 1-2 TCU has its best ranking ever in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll after a convincing win over Notre Dame. The Horned Frogs jumped eight spots to No. 9, the first time the school has ever been in the top 10. The Fighting Irish, who were third last week, fell seven spots to 10th after losses to TCU and Utah. UCLA remained No. 1, followed by UConn, South Carolina, Texas and LSU. USC, Maryland and Duke are next. Michael Andretti's Formula 1 dream comes to bittersweet fruition without his involvement Michael Andretti has been sidelined from his namesake motorsports organization and won’t have any role with the Formula 1 program he spent the last four years desperately trying to launch. His effort to get a program partnered with General Motors into F1 was approved last week, a month after he stepped aside from his teams. F1’s decision to expand its grid for Cadillac F1 came amidst a federal antitrust investigation into why Liberty Media refused to admit Andretti Global and after Andretti partners Dan Towriss and Mark Walter claimed controlling interest of the fledgling effort. Guardiola hits 'reset' with Man City floundering in the Premier League The season starts now for Pep Guardiola. The Manchester City manager saw his team extend its remarkable winless run to seven matches and drop 11 points off the pace in the Premier League by losing 2-0 to Liverpool on Sunday. But that is all in the past for Guardiola. He says “Reset. There’s a feeling we start from here this season.” How he intends to move on from the worst run of results in his managerial career remains to be seen. It all starts Wednesday with a home game against Nottingham Forest. The midweek round of games also sees Liverpool travel to Newcastle and Arsenal host Manchester United.A moment of madness from Alex McCarthy allows Mohamed Salah to tuck away Liverpool's second goal of the match to make it 2-2 in the second half at St. Mary's. St. Mary's is rocking as Mateus Fernandes finishes off the Southampton counter attack in style to give the Saints a shock 2-1 lead over Liverpool. Adam Armstrong's penalty is saved by Caoimhin Kelleher, but he gets his own rebound to tuck away Southampton's equalizer against Liverpool at St. Mary's. A comedy of errors from the Saints results in Dominik Szoboszlai slotting home Liverpool's opener at St. Mary's. Jon Champion and Graeme Le Saux preview Manchester United's Matchweek 12 showdown against Ipswich Town, where Ruben Amorim will manage the Red Devils for the first time. David Ornstein joins Rebecca Lowe to share the latest news regarding the on-going investigation into Premier League referee David Coote's comments and potential violations stemming from viral social media videos. David Ornstein joins Rebecca Lowe to unpack Manchester City's struggles so far this season and if there is a light at the end of the tunnel for Pep Guardiola's side. Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim sits down with Gary Neville to discuss his start at the club and the vision he has for the Red Devils moving forward. Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, and Tim Howard discuss the state of Manchester City following their fifth-straight loss in all competitions and their chances of competing with Liverpool in the title race. Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, and Tim Howard reflect on a busy Saturday slate, including Spurs' shock win over Man City, Arsenal's 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest, Chelsea's victory over Leicester City, and more. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola speaks to the media following his side's shock 4-0 loss to Spurs at the Etihad in Matchweek 12. Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, and Tim Howard have a roundtable discussion regarding the job Pep Guardiola has to do to fix Manchester City's issues before they fall too far behind Liverpool in the title race. Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou shares his thoughts on his side's resounding 4-0 win over Manchester City at the Etihad.
Marvel Rivals Season 0 Twitch Drops: Release date, rewards, and moreFormer President Obama promoted ‘pluralism’ during a speech at the Obama Foundation's Democracy Forum. Conservatives on social media blasted former President Obama after his first speech since the presidential election in which he lamented polarization in politics. During a speech Thursday at the Obama Foundation's Democracy Forum, Obama made the case that if "one side" attempts to cement "a permanent grip on power" through "suppressing votes," "politicizing" the military or weaponizing the judiciary and criminal justice system to target opponents, "a line has been crossed." "Pluralism is not about holding hands and singing ‘Kumbaya,’" Obama said. "It is not about abandoning your convictions and folding when things get tough. It is about recognizing that, in a democracy, power comes from forging alliances and building coalitions and making room in those coalitions not only for the woke, but the waking. "Purity tests are not a recipe for long-term success." ‘DEPORTER-IN-CHIEF’ OBAMA SURPASSED DEPORTATIONS UNDER TRUMP’S FIRST TERM Former President Obama and President-elect Trump (AP Images) Obama’s speech quickly drew strong criticism from conservatives. "It’s over for Obama," journalist Miranda Devine posted on X . "The spell is broken. Donald Trump vanquished him, Biden, Harris, the Bushes, the Cheneys. All of them, with a spring in his step." "Ever since his last minute desperate smear of Trump with the ‘very fine people on both sides’ lie, Barack Obama has been slowing realizing his status as false prophet of the Democrat party is no more," conservative radio host Buck Sexton posted on X. EAGLES' JALEN HURTS WOULDN'T GOLF WITH OBAMA AND MADE A DISPUTED EXCUSE WHY: 'HE DIDN'T WANT THESE PROBLEMS' Former President Obama during the Obama Foundation's 2024 Democracy Forum Dec. 5, 2024, in Chicago. (Scott Olson/Getty Images) "Obama turned our politics into ‘if you disagree with me, you are a bad person,’" Republican communicator Matt Whitlock posted on X . "Few people did more to pave the way for Trump. So he can take a seat." "By voting in a democratic election, millions of people proved they hate democracy," author Jon Gabriel posted on X . "Yes, this Obama fellow is quite the intellect." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP President-elect Trump waves at UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden Nov. 16, 2024, in New York, with Kid Rock, Dana White and Elon Musk. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) "Setting aside the unbelievable hypocrisy here, this is also the guy who’s launching a project to lessen our political divisions. Being the problem — way up on his high horse, looking down disappointedly at the unwashed masses — while publicly lamenting the problem is peak Obama," Fox News contributor Guy Benson posted on X. Obama, in his remarks, insisted he is "convinced that if we want democracy as we understand it to survive," people must work for a renewed dedication to pluralist principles. "Because the alternative is what we've seen here in the United States and in many democracies around the globe. Not just more gridlock. Not just public cynicism. But an increasing willingness" among "politicians and their followers to violate democratic norms. To do anything they can to get their way. To use the power of the state to target critics and journalists and political rivals and to even resort to violence" to obtain and retain power. Fox News Digital's Alex Nitberg contributed to this report Andrew Mark Miller is a reporter at Fox News. Find him on Twitter @andymarkmiller and email tips to AndrewMark.Miller@Fox.com.
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Article content BROOKVILLE, N.Y. — Fox News stars feted Donald Trump at the annual Fox Nation Patriot Awards here on Thursday night, and the president-elect praised the “incredible people at Fox” as he accepted an award as “Honorary Patriot of the Year” from the most powerful force in cable television news. Recommended Videos Trump began his brief acceptance speech by alluding to his complaints about the network and noting that he doesn’t like “a couple” people on its staff. But despite Trump’s gripes about Fox’s coverage of his political rivals and of President Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 election, the event was a reminder of the long-standing, occasionally troubled and often mutually beneficial relationship between Trump and Fox. Trump has spent the weeks since Election Day mostly entrenched at his Mar-a-Lago Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, and his decision to fly to Long Island to accept the award from Fox Nation, the TV network’s streaming service, highlights the influential role Fox is poised to play as Trump returns to the White House. Days before the event, which also honored military veterans, first responders and other community leaders, Trump posted on Truth Social that he looked “greatly forward” to receiving the award, calling the accolade “so nice!” In that post, he took a different tone than he had less than two months ago, when he criticized Fox News’s interview with Vice President Kamala Harris and wrote the network has “grown so weak and soft on the Democrats.” “FoxNews has totally lost its way!” he wrote at the time. Throughout Trump’s first term, the president’s public statements and policy decisions often were influenced by Fox and its popular hosts. Trump watched the network religiously, often calling in by phone himself and tweeting responses to its reports in real time or after watching its shows on DVR. Ahead of his return to the White House, Trump has tapped many of the network’s former hosts, contributors and frequent guests to serve in key roles in his administration, including Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary. Hegseth’s confirmation battle loomed over the event, which he was originally scheduled to emcee at the Tilles Center, a concert hall at Long Island University. A video montage played during the event included clips of Hegseth speaking on television about the 2014 Veterans Affairs hospital scandal. “Just as an aside, there was someone in that package that I thought, I don’t know if you thought, looked like they would make one hell of a secretary of defense,” said Will Cain, who co-hosted Fox & Friends Weekend with Hegseth before he left the network to pursue the Pentagon job. Paula Pedene, a former chief spokeswoman for the Phoenix Veterans Affairs hospital who blew the whistle on mismanagement at the facility, also spoke positively of Hegseth as she accepted a “Salute to Service” award for exposing the problems at VA. She thanked Hegseth for helping to hold the health system accountable. “Thank goodness Pete Hegseth – before he came to Fox News – was with Concerned Veterans for America, and they helped us,” Pedene said. “They helped fix it.” In the more than two hours before Trump’s arrival, the roughly 2,000 attendees at the sold-out event chanted “U-S-A” and cheered as Fox host and event emcee Sean Hannity honored various charities, even bringing dogs onstage from Paws of War, a group that provides service dogs to veterans and their families especially for those suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder. The college auditorium was smaller than last year’s venue, Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry. The arts center was decorated with red, white and blue balloons, and American flags were projected on the walls and ceilings. A handful of Trump and MAGA hats were visible in the auditorium, and although most attendees wore business-casual clothing, some were dressed for a formal affair, sporting ball gowns and sleek suits. Trump’s remarks, which lasted less than 20 minutes, echoed his campaign trail stump speech. He lamented that the 2020 election was a “very unfair situation” and baselessly suggested that Democrats tried to “rig” the 2024 presidential election. He touted his recent tariff threats on Canada and Mexico and repeated his evidence-free claim that other countries are emptying out their “mental institutions” and “insane asylums” to send immigrants to the U.S. Earlier in the evening, Trump announced a slew of nominees and appointments, including Caleb Vitello as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Rodney Scott as commissioner of Customs and Border Protection; former Republican senator David Perdue (Georgia) as U.S. ambassador to China; and former National Border Patrol Council president Brandon Judd as U.S. ambassador to Chile. Outside the event, people ran from their cars past giant, light-up letters spelling “Patriot Awards” to escape below-freezing temperatures and high winds. A Tesla Cybertruck was parked in the overflowing lot. Relatively few students gathered outside, but some stopped to take photos outside the event. They said that their classmates were either indifferent or excited about Trump’s appearance, and that no one had protested the event. Before Trump’s remarks, Fox Nation appeared to have streaming issues, and some users complained on social media that they were unable to access the service. A spokesperson for Fox said the issues were due to overwhelming demand but did not immediately share specific numbers about how many people tried to log on. Trump’s remarks ended the same way most of his campaign rallies did – with him dancing onstage to the Village People’s 1978 hit “Y.M.C.A.” before exiting.NoneDow ends at fresh record as weak eurozone data hits euro
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Kitchen was a well-oiled machineAbortions are up in the U.S. It's a complicated picture as women turn to pills, travelJACK GREALISH'S partner and newborn daughter were in attendance at the Etihad to watch Manchester City take on Tottenham. Childhood sweethearts Grealish and Sasha celebrated becoming parents for the first time in with September after the birth of their baby girl Mila. And Sasha and Mila were seen at the Etihad on Saturday. Taking to Instagram, Sasha posted a photo of herself sitting down with a blue and white stripe coat while holding Mila. Grealish, 29, was named on the bench for the clash. That meant he was powerless to prevent Man City from going 3-0 down. He then came on in the 74th minute to replace Rico Lewis. However, he was unable to turn the game around before Brennan Johnson scored a fourth goal for Spurs. That final goal compounded City to their fifth defeat in a row, something they have not seen since Stuart Pearce was in charge in 2006. It also saw Pep Guardiola suffer his worst ever home defeat. BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER S Grealish has played 11 games this season. He is yet to score but has contributed three assists in all competitions . Sasha works as a model and influencer. She has been backed to make millions as the "ultimate muminfluencer" . Sasha Attwood and Jack Grealish have become parents for the first time, but their relationship started well over a decade ago... The pair met as teens in Solihull, West Midlands at secondary school, with Sasha previously saying they have been together since she was 15. Jack was already on his way to becoming a professional footballer when he met Sasha. Despite the long-term nature of their relationship, she remained on the sidelines when his career took off. However, intense interest in Jack's private life came to a head in 2021 when England reached the final of Euro 2020, delayed a year because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Because of their romance, Sasha was cruelly targeted by trolls on TikTok and Instagram, receiving 200 death threats a day from "young girls". The pair were spotted on holiday together following the tournament and slowly began showing more of their relationship on social media when the vile trolling died down. In 2022, they celebrated their 10-year anniversary and purchased a seven-bed mansion set in 24 acres worth £5.6 million. They moved in to the home in late 2023, but Sasha and members of Jack's family were subject to a terrifying robbery while cheering on the Manchester City star during a televised match just after Christmas. Their latest milestone is Sasha's pregnancy , which they announced on social media on July 7, and the birth of daughter Mila Rose on September 27.
ATLANTA (AP) — Jalen Johnson scored 28 points and the Atlanta Hawks closed out a four-game homestand, winning a third straight contest, 120-110 over the Miami Heat on Saturday. Trae Young added his 22nd double-double of the season, with 11 point and 15 assist, and De’Andre Hunter scored 26 points in his 14th consecutive game with at least 15 points coming off the bench. Tyler Herro scored 28 points and dished out 10 assists and Bam Adebayo added 17 points and 10 rebounds. It was the Heat’s fourth game in a row without star Jimmy Butler , who sat out for what the team called “return to competition reconditioning.” Takeaways Heat: Miami lost despite five players finishing with double-digit point totals. The Heat shot 44.4% from the field, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a Hawks team that hit over half of its shots, 51.2% from the field. Hawks: Johnson has been on an offensive tear in his last two games. He finished two points shy of his single-game career high of 30 points, set in his last game, on Thursday against the Chicago Bulls. Hunter also finished just one point shy of his single-game career high of 27 points. Key moment After a close first half that featured nine lead changes, Atlanta seized control early in the second half. With five minutes to go in the third quarter, Atlanta’s Garrison Mathews and Hunter hit back-to-back 3s to give Atlanta an 81-72 lead, their biggest of the night, and forcing a Miami timeout. RELATED COVERAGE Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu has a strained right calf Dallas’ Naji Marshall gets 4-game suspension, Phoenix’s Jusuf Nurkic is banned 3 games for fight Mavs star Luka Doncic is latest pro athlete whose home was burglarized, business manager says Key stat Young finished one assist shy of a franchise single-game record for assists against the Miami Heat, set by Mookie Blaylock in 1993. Up next The Hawks begin a six-game road trip in Toronto on Sunday, while the Heat visits the Rockets on Sunday. ___ AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA
'No special treatment' for YingluckCLEVELAND (AP) — Germain Ifedi became the fourth left tackle to start this season for the Cleveland Browns, lining up Thursday night against the AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers. Ifedi moved up the depth chart and into the lineup after starter Dawand Jones broke his left leg last week at New Orleans and had surgery. He'll be responsible for blocking quarterback Jameis Winston's blindside.Fishburn leads at Sea Island as Dahmen keeps hope alive to keep jobA pre-Mayan system of canals used to direct and catch fish was found in Belize, establishing “continuity” between the Mayans and a predecessor as they continued to use them. First believed to have been a Mayan construction, after running numerous radiocarbon dates, archaeologists from the University of New Hampshire made an astonishing discovery that these fish-trapping canals predate the mythic and powerful ancient civilization. From what researchers gather, they may have even assisted the Mayans’ flourishing growth as the impressive design allowed their predecessors to feed 15,000 people a year, according to Eleanor Harrison-Buck, professor of anthropology and director of the Belize River East Archaeology (BREA) project. The Mayans capitalized on the ingenious zigzagging network, and with an abundant food source, they built one of the largest and most significant ancient cultures in the world. An ingenious pre-Mayan zigzagging system of canals to trap fish In the largest inland wetland in Belize, Central America, with drones and Good Earth, New Hampshire researchers conducted tests on a large-scale pre-Columbian fish-trapping facility. At first, they never expected that anyone but the Mayans could have constructed such a sophisticated means of catching fish. The research used 26 radiocarbon dates from test excavation sites in the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary (CTWS). The presence of the canals extended over a thousand years in the past, before the Mayans began to emerge, which “surprised” researchers due to its massive size. Late Archaic hunter-gatherer-fishers developed this system, which worked so brilliantly that the Mayans later adopted it. “For Mesoamerica in general, we tend to regard agricultural production as the engine of civilization, but this study tells us that it wasn’t just agriculture—it was also potential mass harvesting of aquatic species,” Harrison-Buck stated in a press release. Collecting sediment samples along the walls, they were investigating nitrogen and carbon levels to determine “environmental changes over time,” according to the press release. With no evidence of crop production in sight, they deduced that these channels served as large-scale fish trapping facilities. The network directed the annual flood waters into a source pool where they could trap thousands of fish, able to feed a growing population, as the Mayans , it has been estimated, exceeded eight million people. This gave archaeologists a rare first link that connected a predecessor to the grand empire. “It seems likely that the canals allowed for annual fish harvests and social gatherings, which would have encouraged people to return to this area year after year and congregate for longer periods of time,” said Marieka Brouwer Burg, professor of anthropology at the University of Vermont and BREA co-director. “Such intensive investments in the landscape may have led ultimately to the development of the complex society characteristic of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization, which subsequently occurred in this area by around 1200 BCE.” Wetlands, one of the most significant ecosystems on Earth Always a critical ecosystem across the globe, wetlands play a critical role in the environment, Samantha Krause, professor of geography and environmental studies at Texas State University explained in a recent press release. “Knowing how to manage wetland resources responsibly is essential for the continued resilience of these ecosystems both in the past and today. The Archaic hunter-gatherer-fishers knew how to protect their resources and use them in a way that could sustain these habitats, not exhaust them, which explains their long-lasting occupation in this area,” a press release concludes . The team, bolstered by the support of the local community, plans to investigate further, “hoping to more fully understand the complexity of human-wetland interactions in the past.”
ARLINGTON, Va. , Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) approved an increase of 2% in the Company's quarterly common stock dividend, from $0.1725 per share to $0.17595 per share, beginning in the first quarter of 2025. The Company's first quarter 2025 common stock dividend of $0.17595 per share is payable on February 14, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 31 , 2025. Additional information regarding dividends paid by AES, including tax treatment, can be found on www.aes.com by selecting "Investors" then "Stock Information" and then "Dividend History." About AES The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 global energy company accelerating the future of energy. Together with our many stakeholders, we're improving lives by delivering the greener, smarter energy solutions the world needs. Our diverse workforce is committed to continuous innovation and operational excellence, while partnering with our customers on their strategic energy transitions and continuing to meet their energy needs today. For more information, visit www.aes.com . Safe Harbor Disclosure This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those related to future earnings, growth and financial and operating performance. Forward-looking statements are not intended to be a guarantee of future results, but instead constitute AES' current expectations based on reasonable assumptions. Forecasted financial information is based on certain material assumptions. These assumptions include, but are not limited to, our expectations regarding accurate projections of future interest rates, commodity price and foreign currency pricing, continued normal levels of operating performance and electricity volume at our distribution companies and operational performance at our generation businesses consistent with historical levels, as well as the execution of PPAs, conversion of our backlog and growth investments at normalized investment levels, and rates of return consistent with prior experience. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in our forward-looking statements due to risks, uncertainties and other factors. Important factors that could affect actual results are discussed in AES' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including, but not limited to, the risks discussed under Item 1A: "Risk Factors" and Item 7: "Management's Discussion & Analysis" in AES' 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent reports filed with the SEC. Readers are encouraged to read AES' filings to learn more about the risk factors associated with AES' business. AES undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except where required by law. Any Stockholder who desires a copy of the Company's 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 26, 2024 with the SEC may obtain a copy (excluding the exhibits thereto) without charge by addressing a request to the Office of the Corporate Secretary, The AES Corporation, 4300 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Exhibits also may be requested, but a charge equal to the reproduction cost thereof will be made. A copy of the Annual Report on Form 10-K may be obtained by visiting the Company's website at www.aes.com . Website Disclosure AES uses its website, including its quarterly updates, as channels of distribution of Company information. The information AES posts through these channels may be deemed material. Accordingly, investors should monitor our website, in addition to following AES' press releases, quarterly SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. In addition, you may automatically receive e-mail alerts and other information about AES when you enroll your e-mail address by visiting the " Subscribe to Alerts " page of AES' Investors website. The contents of AES' website, including its quarterly updates, are not, however, incorporated by reference into this release. Investor Contact: Susan Harcourt 703-682-1204, susan.harcourt@aes.com Media Contact: Amy Ackerman 703-682-6399, amy.ackerman@aes.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aes-announces-2-increase-in-quarterly-dividend-302325157.html SOURCE The AES Corporation