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67 superph Despite unique headwinds in this year's giving season, nation's largest nongovernmental provider of social services remains hopeful for generous support to close gap of $13.5 million ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With five fewer days in the holiday season this year — which could equal a double-digit decrease in funds, based on daily gifts — and declining donations across the sector , The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign faces a potentially significant donation deficit. The iconic Christmas campaign provides the financial backbone of the organization's year-round social services at their 6,400 locations. An army of celebrity and corporate supporters are teaming up to bring awareness to the need and to the ways people can help. Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/the-salvation-army/9294954-en-the-salvation-army-red-kettle-campaign-donation-deficit The Red Kettle Campaign kicked off last week at the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game with a halftime performance by country music artist Lainey Wilson and surprise guest Jelly Roll. On Giving Tuesday, Ben and Erin Napier will appear with Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, national commander of The Salvation Army, on Fox & Friends, while Kelli Finglass and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders will appear on the Today Show to celebrate the love and support The Salvation Army brings to communities across America. Despite current headwinds, the Red Kettle Campaign continues to demonstrate The Salvation Army's commitment to making generosity approachable and accessible for all. Several exciting initiatives and partnerships are in place to bring awareness and raise funds for those in need, including: "When you see a Red Kettle on Giving Tuesday, it doesn't just represent a 134-year-old campaign. It represents over 1 million kids who get to open a present on Christmas Day, 166 million meals, 9 million nights of shelter, and rent and utility assistance to more than 3 million families," said Commissioner Hodder. "When communities come together to support each other through The Salvation Army, they help us serve more than 27 million people in America." In addition to events on Giving Tuesday, volunteers, donors, communities, and corporations are stepping up in remarkable ways: The following options are available for those wishing to support their neighbors in need this Giving Tuesday: Visit SalvationArmyUSA.org to learn more about ways to support and give this Giving Tuesday. About The Salvation Army The Salvation Army annually helps more than 27 million people in America overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every ZIP code. By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 6,400 centers of operation around the country. For more information, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org . Follow us on X @SalvationArmyUS and #DoingTheMostGood. Contact Lindsey Logan 512-769-5673 lindsey@genuinearticlecomms.com View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-salvation-army-and-supporters-show-that-everyday-generosity-can-make-a-change-for-27-million-people-in-america-302319974.html SOURCE The Salvation ArmyStock market today: Wall Street rises at the start of a holiday-shortened weekNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — If misery loves company, the Jacksonville Jaguars made sure they have just that at the bottom of the AFC South. Even better? The Tennessee Titans sit below them now in the standings thanks to the Jaguars' second win in three trips to Music City. Tank Bigsby ran for an 8-yard touchdown with 6:46 left and Jacksonville snapped a five-game skid and ended the Titans' slim playoff hopes Sunday by scoring the final 10 points for a 10-6 victory. The Jaguars (3-10) came in already eliminated with Trevor Lawrence out for the rest of this season. This is a town where the Jaguars left with only one win in 10 trips before Sunday. These Jaguars also hadn't won any game since Oct. 20. “It’s sort of a relief, right?" Jaguars coach Doug Pederson said of the locker room after the win. "You know, it’s the excitement. It’s the joy of the work that you put in. And you’re finally rewarded.” The Titans (3-10) came in needing to win out to even have a chance of their first playoff berth since the 2021 season ended with a divisional loss on their home field. Tennessee has fired both a general manager and coach since then. The Titans had two late chances to win. “It’s one that we definitely feel like we should have won, could have won and had opportunities to win,” Titans quarterback Will Levis said. Their best chance ended with 1:11 left as Levis missed Nick Westbrook-Ikhine in the end zone on fourth-and-3 at the Jaguars 9. The second ended with Levis missing Tyler Boyd on fourth-and-15 from the Tennessee 35 with 28 seconds remaining. Mac Jones filled in ably enough for Lawrence to get his first win in three starts this season. He shook off two interceptions and one sack, throwing for 220 yards. In the second half, he connected over and over with rookie Brian Thomas Jr. The first-round draft pick out of LSU finished with career highs with eight catches on 12 targets for 86 yards. “We didn’t quit this time, which is really important for us moving forward," Jones said of the Jaguars. "There was no quit.” Pederson also said there was no panic or finger-pointing, just subtle adjustments. “That’s one thing about Mac,” Pederson said of his quarterback. "I mean, he just sticks to it. He grinds it out.” Cam Little started the Jaguars' comeback in the low-scoring affair with a 23-yard field goal early in the fourth. Nick Folk kicked a pair of field goals for the Titans. Tennessee dropped to 1-5 at home this season under first-year coach Brian Callahan, who put this loss on the inability to score on two red zone trips. “That’s the difference in a tight ball game in a divisional game," Callahan said. "You got to score touchdowns down there and we didn’t.” Levis shook off a hard hit to his right, throwing shoulder when sacked by Josh Hines-Allen to end the first half. He stretched his shoulder as he walked off the field to the locker room but didn’t miss a play, returning for the second. He finished with 168 yards passing. The Titans defense, coming off an ugly performance in last week’s loss at Washington , came up with two interceptions. Cornerback Chido Awuzie got the first pick in his first game since Sept. 22 after being activated off injured reserve Saturday. Tennessee couldn't get points off either turnover against the NFL's worst defense in yards allowed and next to worst in points given up per game. Missing three starters with injuries, the Titans couldn't stop the Jags in the fourth quarter. “I’m tired of saying we’ve got to do better, play better,” Titans two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons said. “I don’t know. I don’t have no answers. Complementary football wasn’t there.” The Titans scratched rookie Jha’Quan Jackson who has five fumbles this season, including one of each of the past two weeks. Mason Kinsey, promoted from the practice squad, handled punt returns. The Jaguars unexpectedly scratched RT Anton Harrison because of illness. Cole Van Lanen replaced him, making his first start since being a sixth-round draft pick by Green Bay in 2021. ... S Darnell Savage, who went down at the end of a 21-yard run by Tony Pollard, was being evaluated for a concussion. Titans OLB Harold Landry III was hurt on the Jaguars’ first drive of the third quarter but was back on the next series. The Jaguars host the New York Jets, and the Titans wrap up a back-to-back homestand with Cincinnati. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflTop 10 Best Freight Forwarding Companies in India 2025

Youth Extremism a Rising Issue, Says Five-Eyes Joint ReportSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — President Yoon Suk Yeol's stunning martial law declaration lasted just hours, but experts say it raised serious questions about his ability to govern for the remaining 2 1/2 years of his term and whether he will abide by democratic principles. The opposition-controlled parliament overturned the edict, and his rivals on Wednesday took steps to impeach him. One analyst called his action "political suicide." Yoon's political fate may depend on whether a large number of people in coming days take to the streets to push for his ouster. Here's a look at the political firestorm caused by the martial law declaration, the first of its kind in more than 40 years. Why did Yoon impose martial law? Yoon's declaration of emergency martial law on Tuesday night was accompanied by a pledge to eliminate "shameless North Korea followers and anti-state forces at a single stroke." He vowed to protect the country from "falling into the depths of national ruin." Yoon, a conservative, cited repeated attempts by his liberal rivals in control of parliament to impeach his top officials and curtail key parts of his budget bill for next year. South Korea's constitution allows a president to impose military rule during "wartime, war-like situations or other comparable national emergency states." But a president can't maintain martial law if parliament opposes it with a majority vote. That's what happened Wednesday. And it's why Yoon's move has baffled many experts. Yoon's political fighting with the main opposition Democratic Party is not seen as an emergency requiring military intervention. Experts question why Yoon pushed ahead with the declaration even though the parliament would certainly vote it down. "Conservatives and even moderates would agree with Yoon's criticism and his assessment of progressive lawmakers, but his choice of methods in the 21st century is being seen as the wrong move, miscalculation, and even political suicide," said Duyeon Kim, a senior analyst at the Center for a New American Security in Washington. Yoon's decree resulted in the military deploying troops with assault rifles and police officers to the National Assembly to block its entrance. Even so, 190 of the parliament's 300 members managed to enter and later vote down Yoon's martial law edict early Wednesday. Yoon then lifted martial law without any resistance. The sequence of events suggests that his declaration wasn't carefully or thoroughly planned. "His advisers should have tried to dissuade him not to do it, and they likely did so. But I think that didn't work, and Yoon just pressed ahead with his plan," said Hong Sung Gul, a public administration professor at Seoul's Kookmin University. "That shows he isn't capable of governing this country." What political fate awaits Yoon? The Democratic Party, which has a majority in parliament, demanded Wednesday that Yoon resign. Together with small opposition parties, it submitted a joint motion on Yoon's impeachment and said they aim for a floor vote as early as Friday. Yoon didn't comment on the impeachment bid, but he put off his official schedule Wednesday morning. He hasn't made public appearances since earlier Wednesday, when he announced he was lifting martial law. The opposition parties together hold 192 seats, eight short of the two-thirds needed to impeach Yoon. But Yoon could face trouble from his own camp as 18 legislators from the ruling People Power Party voted to reject his martial law decree. PPP leader Han Dong-hun called his declaration "unconstitutional." "Both his own ruling party and the opposition party want to hold him accountable. For the first time, in a highly polarized country, both sides of the aisle agree that Yoon's choice in declaring martial law was the wrong move," Duyeon Kim, the analyst, said. "It sounds like his own party is opposed to impeachment but still deliberating whether to ask Yoon to leave the party." South Korean conservatives harbor traumatic memories of the 2016 impeachment of then-President Park Geun-hye, followed by her ouster and arrest the following year. Yoon's martial law declaration may have killed his chances of fully completing his term through May 2027, said Park Sung-min, head of Seoul-based MIN Consulting, a political consulting firm. His early exit would brighten the presidential prospects for Democratic Party chief Lee Jae-myung, who faces corruption and other court trials that have threatened to derail his career. Surveys show Lee, who narrowly lost the 2022 election to Yoon, is the favorite to become the next president. If Yoon is impeached, the Constitutional Court would rule on whether to remove him from office. How does the martial law decree affect foreign policy and the economy? The South Korean developments may be troubling for Washington and Tokyo as they try to expand their three-way security cooperation. "In these crucial times, especially with Donald Trump returning to office and the variety of difficult geopolitical challenges facing the region at the moment, political instability in South Korea is something that neither the United States nor Japan would want," said Park Won Gon, a professor at Seoul's Ewha Womans University in Seoul. The White House said the U.S. was "seriously concerned" by the events in Seoul. A spokesperson for the National Security Council said President Joe Biden's administration was not notified in advance of the martial law announcement. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said that Tokyo is watching the development with "exceptional and serious interest." North Korea hasn't commented. Leif-Eric Easley, professor of international studies at Ewha Womans University, said that North Korea will probably take a wait-and-see approach. The political instability unleashed by Yoon could also make it more difficult for his government to nurse a decaying economy. South Korea's currency, the won, dipped to a two-year low against the U.S. dollar but had recovered by early Wednesday, while the benchmark Kospi stock index was trading 1.8% lower. "There's a growing sentiment that the president himself has become the greatest risk to the Republic of Korea and that things cannot continue as they are," Park said.Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save WASHINGTON — A top White House official said Wednesday at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations were impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger offered new details about the breadth of the sprawling Chinese hacking campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. Neuberger divulged the scope of the hack a day after the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued guidance intended to help root out the hackers and prevent similar cyberespionage in the future. White House officials cautioned that the number of telecommunication firms and countries impacted could grow. Hammonton police sergeant accused of failing drug test, stealing drugs from evidence room Mays Landing man charged in hit-and-run that injured man, killed dog in Absecon $680,000 Atlantic City charter bus purchase mostly covered by state, Small says Pleasantville man accused of murdering girlfriend Mainland Regional falls to Old Tappan in state final Atlantic County Sheriff's Office warns of new scam Everything you need to know about Mainland Regional's state title game 4 Bridgeton men indicted in alleged sex trafficking ring Wonderland developer to pitch vision again Wednesday at Ocean City Tabernacle Atlantic City mayor waives first appearance on witness tampering charge Holy Spirit overcomes rain, mud, Atlantic City to win Thanksgiving rivalry, clinch WJFL division Northfield Councilman Leeds resigns, citing concerns over Mayor Chau's criminal charges 19 arrested following street operations in Atlantic City Some Atlantic City casino workers call on union boss to resign for opposing a smoking ban Mays Landing man busted for meth The U.S. believes the hackers were able to gain access to communications of senior U.S. government officials and prominent political figures through the hack, Neuberger said. “We don’t believe any classified communications has been compromised,” Neuberger added during a call with reporters. She added that Biden was briefed on the findings and the White House “made it a priority for the federal government to do everything it can to get to the bottom this.” US officials recommend encrypted messaging apps amid "Salt Typhoon" cyberattack, attributed to China, targeting AT&T, Verizon, and others. The Chinese embassy in Washington rejected the accusations that it was responsible for the hack Tuesday after the U.S. federal authorities issued new guidance. “The U.S. needs to stop its own cyberattacks against other countries and refrain from using cyber security to smear and slander China,” embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu said. The embassy did not immediately respond to messages Wednesday. White House officials believe the hacking was regionally targeted and the focus was on very senior government officials. Federal authorities confirmed in October that hackers linked to China targeted the phones of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, along with people associated with Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. By DAVID KLEPPER - Associated Press The number of countries impacted by the hack is currently believed to be in the “low, couple dozen,” according to a senior administration official. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity under rules set by the White House, said they believed the hacks started at least a year or two ago. The suggestions for telecom companies released Tuesday are largely technical in nature, urging encryption, centralization and consistent monitoring to deter cyber intrusions. If implemented, the security precautions could help disrupt the operation, dubbed Salt Typhoon, and make it harder for China or any other nation to mount a similar attack in the future, experts say. Trump's pick to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel was allegedly the target of cyberattack attempt by Iranian-backed hackers. Neuberger pointed to efforts made to beef up cybersecurity in the rail, aviation, energy and other sectors following the May 2021 ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline . “So, to prevent ongoing Salt Typhoon type intrusions by China, we believe we need to apply a similar minimum cybersecurity practice,” Neuberger said. The cyberattack by a gang of criminal hackers on the critical U.S. pipeline, which delivers about 45% of the fuel used along the Eastern Seaboard, sent ripple effects across the economy, highlighting cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the nation’s aging energy infrastructure. Colonial confirmed it paid $4.4 million to the gang of hackers who broke into its computer systems as it scrambled to get the nation's fuel pipeline back online. Picture this: You're on vacation in a city abroad, exploring museums, tasting the local cuisine, and people-watching at cafés. Everything is going perfectly until you get a series of alerts on your phone. Someone is making fraudulent charges using your credit card, sending you into a panic. How could this have happened? Cyberattacks targeting travelers are nothing new. But as travel has increased in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, so has the volume of hackers and cybercriminals preying upon tourists. Financial fraud is the most common form of cybercrime experienced by travelers, but surveillance via public Wi-Fi networks, social media hacking, and phishing scams are also common, according to a survey by ExpressVPN . Spokeo consulted cybersecurity sources and travel guides to determine some of the best ways to protect your phone while traveling, from using a VPN to managing secure passwords. Online attacks are not the only type of crime impacting travelers—physical theft of phones is also a threat. Phones have become such invaluable travel aids, housing our navigation tools, digital wallets, itineraries, and contacts, that having your phone stolen, lost, or compromised while abroad can be devastating. Meanwhile, traveling can make people uniquely vulnerable to both cyber and physical attacks due to common pitfalls like oversharing on social media and letting your guard down when it comes to taking risks online. Luckily, there are numerous precautions travelers can take to safeguard against cyberattacks and phone theft. Hackers can—and do—target public Wi-Fi networks at cafés and hotels to gain access to your personal information or install malware onto your device, particularly on unsecured networks. Travelers are especially vulnerable to these types of cybersecurity breaches because they are often more reliant on public Wi-Fi than they would be in their home countries where they have more robust phone plans. This reliance on public, unsecured networks means travelers are more likely to use those networks to perform sensitive tasks like financial transfers, meaning hackers can easily gain access to banking information or other passwords. One easy way to safeguard yourself against these breaches is to use a virtual private network, or VPN, while traveling. VPNs are apps that encrypt your data and hide your location, preventing hackers from accessing personal information. An added bonus is that VPNs allow you to access websites that may be blocked or unavailable in the country you are visiting. To use a VPN, simply download a VPN app on your phone or computer, create an account, choose a server, and connect. If your phone falls into the wrong hands, there's a good chance you won't be getting it back. Out of those 91,000 phones stolen in London in 2022, only 1,915 (or about 2%) were recovered. The good news is that you can take precautions to make the loss of your phone less devastating by backing up your data before you travel. With backed-up data, you can acquire a new device and still access your photos, contacts, messages, and passwords. Moreover, if you have "Find My Device" or "Find My Phone" enabled, you can remotely wipe your stolen phone's data so the thief cannot access it. It's safest to back up your data to a hard drive and not just the cloud. That way, if you have to wipe your device, you don't accidentally erase the backup, too. Strong passwords for important accounts help protect your information while you travel, but it's just a first step. The National Cybersecurity Alliance recommends creating long, unique, and complex passwords for every account and combining them with multifactor authentication to create maximum barriers to entry. If you're worried about remembering these passwords, password managers can be a vital tool for both creating and storing strong passwords. Password managers are apps that act as secure vaults for all your passwords. Some even come with a feature that allows you to temporarily delete sensitive passwords before you travel and then easily restore them once you return. Story editing by Mia Nakaji Monnier. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Tim Bruns. Photo selection by Lacy Kerrick. This story originally appeared on Spokeo and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. The business news you need Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly.

The United States surpassed a horrific and unforgivable milestone in late September. With five prisoners executed in one week, the U.S. marked 1,600 executions since the Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty in 1976. Nine U.S. states have carried out 25 executions this year alone. Despite the trend toward the abolition of the death penalty worldwide, the U.S. stubbornly clings to a practice that is not only outdated and inhumane but also deeply flawed and unjust. President Joe Biden today moved the needle toward justice, commuting the federal death sentences of 37 men, taking a vital step toward addressing the cruelty, arbitrariness and bias embedded in the capital punishment system. In one day, Biden commuted more death sentences than any president before him, but he fell short of his 2020 campaign promise to end the death penalty at the federal level and incentivize states to do the same. Biden left three prisoners on federal death row – Robert Bowers, sentenced to death for the 2018 mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh; Dylann Roof, sentenced to death for the 2015 mass shooting at the Mother Emanuel AME Church in South Carolina; and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, sentenced to death for the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. Biden still has the opportunity to show moral leadership by opposing the death penalty under any circumstances and commuting their sentences, too. Austin Sarat Dec. 18, 2024 Before President-elect Donald Trump’s first term, the federal government had executed three people in the previous six decades. But Trump resumed executions , with 12 men and one woman put to death during his final months in office. The same systemic injustices that taint federal death sentences – racial bias, prosecutorial misconduct, wrongful convictions and more – also taint the cases of some 2,200 men and women on state death rows across the United States, according to figures from the Death Penalty Information Center . Biden’s commutation today sets an example for state leaders to follow. They must put an end to this inhumane practice once and for all and align the U.S. with global human rights standards . We stand at a moral crossroads: to perpetuate a system that is riddled with bias and error or to make a stand for justice and human rights. Many states have recognized the profound moral, legal and social costs of capital punishment. In 2019, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that placed a moratorium on the death penalty in California and immediately dismantled the state’s execution chamber. In 2021, Virginia became the first southern state to abolish the death penalty. In North Carolina , advocates are urging Gov. Roy Cooper to commute the sentences of those currently on death row before he leaves office in January. Globally, more than two-thirds of countries have abolished or ceased executions , recognizing that capital punishment violates the right to life and the prohibition against cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights . The U.S. remains an outlier, aligning itself with such bedfellows as China, Iran and Saudi Arabia in continuing this barbaric and outdated practice. The death penalty is not just a relic of an inhumane past but a glaring contradiction of the values of fairness and justice that the U.S. champions. Marginalized communities and those without access to adequate legal defense are disproportionately condemned to death. Studies show that people of color , especially Black defendants , are even more likely to be sentenced to death and executed when the victim is white . Racial bias is just one of the many systemic flaws that plague the death penalty. Another is the risk of executing innocent people. The recent case of Marcellus Williams in Missouri serves as a stark reminder of this possible danger. Marc M. Howard Sept. 27, 2024 The state of Missouri executed Williams on Sept. 24 despite the fact that none of the forensic evidence at the crime scene matched him, and the county’s top prosecutor called for his conviction to be overturned . His case is not an anomaly; numerous studies show wrongful convictions in death penalty cases are disturbingly common. For every eight people executed in the U.S. since 1973, one person is exonerated . This is not justice; it is a system that gambles with human lives, often with tragic results. Its defenders contend the death penalty is a deterrent , but there is no reliable evidence of this. What is clear is that the death penalty is costly , arbitrary and profoundly unjust. It perpetuates cycles of violence and retribution, rather than offering the opportunity for rehabilitation and redemption. Leaders across the country have a tremendous opportunity now to advocate to end the death penalty and ensure that the U.S. moves toward justice and fairness. This is about who we are as a nation and what we stand for. The clock is ticking, and the lives of those who remain on death row – along with the moral fabric of our nation – hang in the balance. Terrance Sullivan is director of racial justice at Amnesty International USA, part of the world’s oldest, largest grassroots human rights organization. Olivia Ensign is the senior advocate and researcher at the U.S. program of Human Rights Watch, a global nonprofit organization that investigates and reports on abuses worldwide.

The Ravens looked better defensively last week, but now Roquan Smith's injury is a concernMSGT. (retired) George Modzik, 89, of Powell, Tenn., died Monday, December 2, 2024. George was born May 27, 1935, in Jere, the ninth of 11 children. He was a son of the late Joseph and Rose Petempa Modzik. George was proud of his large immigrant Polish family, and all of their accomplishments over the years. George graduated from University High School in Morgantown. When he turned 18, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he was trained in radar and was one of the first to be trained using Doppler Radar. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from the USAF after 20 years. George then worked as a maintenance supervisor for the Department of Energy at the Y12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tenn. until he retired. During this time, he completed a BS in Economics from the University of Tennessee. George was also selected and participated in the Honor Flight for veterans. George loved golfing, bow hunting, and fishing. He was an avid gardener and planted a yearly vegetable garden. He was also a master tinkerer and enjoyed working with his hands. He loved spending vacations at the beach with his wife, Sue. George also enjoyed spending time with his family and would always create fun, interactive family games for the large Modzik Family reunions. He was involved with his three daughters, four stepchildren and many grandchildren and great- grandchildren. George is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Sue Modzik; his three daughters, Debbie Schmadel (Don) of Blythewood, S.C., Ann Watson of Granville, Ohio, and Beth Modzik Coode of Jekyll Island, Ga.; four stepchildren, Robert Defenderfer, Sharon Defenderfer, John Defenderfer, and Jim Defenderfer, all of Powell, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; one sister, Irene Liberatore of Morgantown; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five sisters, Elizabeth Modzik, Ann Yashinsky, Helen Osecky, Jenny Sottile, Carol Modzik; and four brothers, Joseph Modzik, Andrew Modzik, William Modzik and Julian “Junior” Modzik. Also, family members Eve Modzik and David Coode. A Memorial Mass was held at noon on Saturday, December 7 in All Saints Catholic Church on Cedar Bluff Road, Knoxville, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Todd Lewis and Brandel Chamblee analyze Scottie Scheffler's game at the Hero World Challenge and how he flexed his incredible overall game to cap a successful 2024 with a win. Tom Kim took a big leap on moving day at the Hero World Challenge, knocking in a dozen birdies and putting himself in contention for a win in the Bahamas. Todd Lewis and Brandel Chamblee look at the birdie-filled scorecard of Tom Kim's third round at the Hero World Challenge and how he was able to put himself in position to win on the final day. Scottie Scheffler is firmly in the mix at the Hero World Challenge, just one shot off the lead, but Golf Central says he'll have to capitalize more on scoring opportunities in the final round. Golf Central breaks down what went right for Justin Thomas in Round 3 of the PGA Tour's Hero World Challenge, in which putting -- typically a weakness for him -- carried him atop the leaderboard. Brandel Chamblee and Todd Lewis discuss Scottie Scheffler's impressive showing during Round 2 of the Hero World Challenge, breaking down what has worked for the world No. 1 in The Bahamas. Brandel Chamblee and Todd Lewis discuss Tiger Woods' historic year in 2000, explaining how a run like that has yet to be replicated 24 years later. Grass League co-founder Jake Hoselton breaks down how the league works, including the notable pro players involved, how the league was created and what to look forward to with the Troon Access Grass League Championship. The Golf Central crew breaks down Max Homa's struggles during Round 2 of the Nedbank Golf Challenge, where the 34-year-old couldn't find his way at Gary Player Country Club. Brandel Chamblee and Todd Lewis break down Justin Thomas' Round 1 showing at the Hero World Challenge, discussing what the 15-time PGA Tour winner did well to start things off in The Bahamas. Todd Lewis and Brandel Chamblee analyze Scottie Scheffler's first-round 67 at the Hero World Challenge, and hear from the defending champion regarding his new putting grip and starting the new year strong.None

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Scottie Scheffler returned from a two-month break and nothing changed. He won the Hero World Challenge on Sunday with a 9-under 63 to tie the tournament record at Albany Golf Club and win by six shots. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Scottie Scheffler returned from a two-month break and nothing changed. He won the Hero World Challenge on Sunday with a 9-under 63 to tie the tournament record at Albany Golf Club and win by six shots. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Scottie Scheffler returned from a two-month break and nothing changed. He won the Hero World Challenge on Sunday with a 9-under 63 to tie the tournament record at Albany Golf Club and win by six shots. Scheffler, the first player since Tiger Woods in 2009 to spend an entire calendar year at No. 1 in the world, won for the ninth time in 21 starts, a tally that included a second Masters title, an Olympic gold medal and the FedEx Cup. He started the final round one shot behind Justin Thomas, took the lead on the par-5 third hole, stayed in front with a 50-foot birdie putt on No. 4 and never looked back. Tom Kim tried to stay close until he missed a 19-inch par putt on the par-5 11th. He birdied the final hole for a 68 and was runner-up when Thomas, whose faint hopes ended with a bogey on the 18th, drove into the water on the 18th for another bogey. He shot 71 and finished third. Scheffler finished at 25-under 263 to tie the tournament record at Albany first set by Bubba Watson in 2015, and his six-shot victory was the largest in the nine years Tiger Woods’ holiday tournament has been held in the Bahamas. Jordan Spieth holds the tournament records for 72-hole score (262) and margin (10 shots) the one year it was held at Isleworth in 2014. “Very satisfying,” Scheffler said. “I did a lot of good stuff today on the course. It feels nice to take a break and come back and continue to play some really solid golf.” Already the best in golf, Scheffler brought a new “claw” putting grip to the Hero World Challenge in a bid to get even better. He used the grip on putts from about 15 feet and in, and he finished the week third in the key putting statistic against a 20-man field. “He really doesn’t do anything wrong,” tournament host Tiger Woods said in the NBC booth during the final round. What reminded Woods of his own great run — and there was a lot of them for Woods — was how few mistakes Scheffler makes during a round or a tournament. Albany was another example. He made only two bogeys over 72 holes. Thomas, whose last victory was the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills, started well enough. He also dropped two early shots on the par 3s and twice had duffed chips, one of them on the par-5 ninth that kept him from making birdie in a bid to keep up with Scheffler. Scheffler had a three-shot lead with three holes to play when he made a rare mistake off the tee, finding a sandy area right of the fairway. He made clean contact out of the sand to 12 feet for birdie, while Thomas went just long and over the green, leading to bogey. Still to come for Scheffler is teaming up with Rory McIlroy in a made-for-TV match at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas on Dec. 17 to face LIV Golf stars Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka. Scheffler earned $1 million for winning the unofficial tournament. That was his smallest paycheck of the year for winning except for the Olympics — the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee paid gold medalists $37,500. He joined Viktor Hovland as the only back-to-back winners at Albany. Woods won back-to-back, and a total of five times, when the tournament was held at Sherwood Country Club. Kim lives in Dallas and used to play with Scheffler all the time before Scheffler’s wife gave birth to their first child. Kim knows what to expect. “It’s not where we home and shoots even par, 1 over, and he comes out here and wins,” Kim said. “He does it all the time. I think the biggest thing that I see is that he’s always trying to get better. Despite winning nine times this year, he’s always finding little ways and I think it’s really, really cool to see and you can take a lot from that.” Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. In the last 40 years, Scheffler’s winning rate of 43% worldwide is third behind Woods in 2006 (nine wins in 19 starts) and Woods in 2002 (10 wins in 22 starts). What next? “Continue to work on the stuff in the offseason and get ready for next season,” Scheffler said. ___ AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf Advertisement AdvertisementAircraft Platforms Market worth $301.19 Billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.2% 12-06-2024 08:22 PM CET | Associations & Organizations Press release from: ABNewswire Aircraft Platforms Market The Global Aircraft Platforms Market Size was valued at USD 235.24 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach USD 301.19 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period. The report "Aircraft Platforms Market [ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/aircraft-platforms-market-158064874.html?utm_source=abnewswire.com&utm_medium=PaidPR&utm_campaign=aircraftplatformsmarket ] by Type (Transport Aircraft, Special Missions Aircraft, UAVs), Power Source (Fuel Cell, SAF-Based, Battery-Powered), Propulsion Technology (Turbofan, Turfoprop, Turbojet, Electric) and Region - Global forecast to 2030" The global aircraft platforms market is projected to reach USD 301.19 billion by 2030, from USD 235.24 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 4.2%. This growth is mainly driven by increased air traffic, higher defense budgets due to geopolitical tensions, advancements in aerospace technology, and evolving UAV and UAM regulations. Key developments focusing on enhancing aircraft efficiency, integrating advanced technologies such as AI, and increasing payload capacities. Additionally, the leading players in this market focus on large R&D expenditures in creating advanced systems to fulfill strategic requirements of all major countries, which also include the North American, European, Asian-Pacific, and Middle East regions. Download PDF Brochure @ [ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/pdfdownloadNew.asp?id=158064874&utm_source=abnewswire.com&utm_medium=PaidPR&utm_campaign=aircraftplatformsmarket ] Browse 539 market data Tables and 88 Figures spread through 395 Pages and in-depth TOC on "Aircraft Platforms Market" View detailed Table of Content here - https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/aircraft-platforms-market-158064874.html [ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/aircraft-platforms-market-158064874.html?utm_source=abnewswire.com&utm_medium=PaidPR&utm_campaign=aircraftplatformsmarket ] [ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/aircraft-platforms-market-158064874.html?utm_source=abnewswire.com&utm_medium=PaidPR&utm_campaign=aircraftplatformsmarket ] Based on type, the unmanned aerial vehicles segment is estimated to grow at highest CAGR in the market during the forecast period. The UAVs segment is estimated to have highest CAGR during the forecast period. This is primarily because due to their expanding applications in commercial sectors like delivery services, infrastructure inspection, and agriculture, alongside crucial military uses such as surveillance and targeted strikes. The rise in UAV adoption is bolstered by significant technological enhancements that improve operational efficiency, including longer flight durations, greater payload capacities, and enhanced autonomous operations. The integration of sophisticated AI algorithms is transforming UAVs into more autonomous systems capable of complex, decision-making tasks without direct human control. Regulatory environments are also evolving to better accommodate UAV operations, further facilitating growth by defining clearer paths to market for UAV technologies. This combination of advanced capabilities, expanding use cases, and supportive regulations underlines the dynamic expansion of UAVs within the global aircraft platforms market. Based on propulsion technology, the Piston Engine Aircraft segment is forecasted to grow at second highest CAGR during forecast period. The piston engine segment is forecasted to grow at the second highest CAGR during the forecast period in aircraft platforms market. Piston engine aircraft are anticipated to experience the second highest growth rate within the aircraft platforms market due to their cost-effectiveness and essential role in pilot training. These aircraft are significantly cheaper to acquire and operate which makes them ideal for flight schools and private owners, and aligns with the increasing global demand for commercial pilots. Technological improvements have also enhanced the efficiency and environmental compliance of piston engines which enables them to meet stricter emission standards and operate on cleaner fuels like unleaded gasoline. Furthermore, their ability to take off and land on shorter runways and their versatility for use in various flying activities such as from recreational to bush flying drives the market demand. Manufacturers are capitalizing on these attributes by developing new models equipped with advanced avionics and improved safety features, driving broader adoption across the aviation industry. North America is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period. The aircraft platforms market in north america is expected to hold largest market share during forecast period. North America will lead the share of aircraft platforms during the forecast period driven by substantial investments in both civil and military sectors. The region's dominance is supported by robust infrastructure for aviation manufacturing and a high concentration of leading aerospace companies like Boeing, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Northrop Grumman Corporation. These firms are continually innovating in terms of technology and design, particularly focusing on sustainability, reducing emissions, and improving fuel efficiency in civil aircraft, while integrating advanced technologies in military aircraft for superior capabilities in surveillance, stealth, and combat. The growth in North America is also driven by a strong demand for new aircraft to replace aging fleets and to expand capacities in response to increasing air travel demand. Additionally, the US government's significant defense budget allocates funds for advanced fighter jets, helicopters, and UAVs, ensuring ongoing investment in next-generation aircraft. All those segments and regions have drivers and restraints traceable back to either technological advancement or strategic defense requirements and, in aggregate, serve growth for the aircraft platforms sector. Key players in the aircraft platforms market are Airbus (France), Boeing (US), Embraer (Brazil), Textron Inc. (US), Lockheed Martin Corporation (US), General Dynamics (US), Northrop Grumman (US), Israel Aerospace Industries (Israel), Leonardo S.p.A (Italy), DJI (China), Bombardier (Canada), Ehang (China), ATR (France), General Atomics (US), Teledyne Flir LLC (US), Vertical Aerospace (UK), Archer Aviation (US), Dassault Aviation (France), and RTX (US). Media Contact Company Name: MarketsandMarkets Trademark Research Private Ltd. Contact Person: Mr. Rohan Salgarkar Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=aircraft-platforms-market-worth-30119-billion-by-2030-at-a-cagr-of-42 ] Phone: 18886006441 Address:1615 South Congress Ave. Suite 103, Delray Beach, FL 33445 City: Delray Beach State: Florida Country: United States Website: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/aircraft-platforms-market-158064874.html This release was published on openPR.

The Savage Beauty That Emerges From Loss

Lloyd’s Register Group (LR), a global provider of maritime professional services and digital solutions, has completed the acquisition of Ocean Technologies Group (OTG), a leading trusted provider of human capital management and operational software dedicated to the global maritime industry, from European private equity firm Oakley Capital. This follows the acquisition of OneOcean (OO) in 2022, and the purchase of a 50 per cent stake alongside the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) in ISF Watchkeeper in 2023. By combining with LR OneOcean and OTG, LR is now poised to deliver unparallelled value, enhanced safety and drive sustainable growth for clients and the sector as a whole. OTG provides critical training, compliance, operational and HR software to more than 1,000 shipowners and operators and more than one million seafarers around the world. This acquisition means that LR will now be able to offer these solutions across a combined fleet of over 30,000 vessels across the globe. Nick Brown, CEO of Lloyd’s Register, said: “We are delighted to have completed the acquisition of Ocean Technologies Group. With OTG now part of LR and combined with LR OneOcean, we are uniquely positioned to lead the way in maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation as a trusted partner. “Our combined expertise enhances our ability to meet the evolving needs of an industry in energy transition and to drive innovation. “The merger allows us to offer an unmatched suite of digital solutions that integrate human capital management (HCM) and operational software. “Clients will benefit from a one-stop solution, streamlining their operations and improving efficiency.” Thomas Zanzinger, CEO of OTG, said: “Becoming a part of Lloyd’s Register rapidly expands our capabilities within an organisation that aligns perfectly with our mission, vision and values as we support our industry towards a digital and sustainable future. “Our leadership team, drawn from LR OO and OTG is dedicated to ensuring a seamless integration process that prioritises client satisfaction and agile innovation.” Source: Lloyd’s RegisterFox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane (Ret.) discusses Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and the risk it poses. The White House is concerned that Iran’s weakened position will prompt the regime to pursue a nuclear weapon, and national security adviser Jake Sullivan is coordinating with the Trump team on this concern. Iran has suffered a year of setbacks amid Israeli assaults on its proxy forces and a pull-out from Syria amid the takeover by Sunni Muslim forces, hostile to Iran's Shiite government. Israeli strikes on Iranian facilities, including missile factories and air defenses, have reduced Iran’s conventional military capabilities, Sullivan told CNN on Sunday. "What I found over the last four years is that when good things happen, like Iran being weaker than it was before, there are frequently bad things lurking around the corner," Sullivan said. The White House is concerned that Iran’s weakened position will prompt the regime to pursue a nuclear weapon, and national security adviser Jake Sullivan is coordinating with the Trump team on this concern. (ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty Image) IRAN EXPANDS WEAPONIZATION CAPABILITIES CRITICAL FOR EMPLOYING NUCLEAR BOMB "If you’re Iran right now and you’re looking around at the fact that your conventional capability has been reduced, your proxies have been reduced, your main client state has been eliminated, Assad has fallen, it’s no wonder there are voices saying: ‘Hey, maybe we need to go for a nuclear weapon right now,'" the outgoing national security official said. "They’re saying it publicly, in fact. They’re saying: Maybe we have to revisit our nuclear doctrine. A doctrine that has said: We’ll have a civilian nuclear program and certain capabilities, but we’re not going for a nuke," he added. "It’s a risk we’re trying to be vigilant about now." While Iran insists its nuclear program is peaceful, but it has expanded uranium enrichment since the last Trump administration to 60% purity, a short step away from the 90% needed for a nuclear weapon. Last week the United Kingdom, Germany and France publicly called on Iran to "reverse its nuclear escalation," arguing there is no "credible civilian justification" to stockpile 60% uranium. "If you’re Iran right now and you’re looking around at the fact that your conventional capability has been reduced, your proxies have been reduced, your main client state has been eliminated, Assad has fallen, it’s no wonder there are voices saying: ‘Hey, maybe we need to go for a nuclear weapon right now,'" Jake Sullivan said. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) While Iran insists its nuclear program is peaceful, but it has expanded uranium enrichment since the last Trump administration to 60% purity, a short step away from the 90% needed for a nuclear weapon (Atomic Energy Organization of Iran via AP, File) FALL OF ASSAD, RISE OF TRUMP: WHY 2024 WAS A VERY BAD YEAR FOR IRAN Sullivan said there was a risk Iran would abandon its promise not to build nuclear weapons. "It's a risk we are trying to be vigilant about now. It's a risk that I'm personally briefing the incoming team on," Sullivan said, adding that he was consulting with Israel too. Trump, who takes office on Jan. 20, could bring back his "maximum pressure" policy to cripple Iran’s oil financing. Sullivan held out hope Trump could come in and use Iran’s weakened position to get them to agree to a new nuclear deal. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "Maybe he can come around this time, with the situation Iran finds itself in, and actually deliver a nuclear deal that curbs Iran's nuclear ambitions for the long term," he said. Trump's team is currently weighing its options to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, including preventive airstrikes.

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