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Ravens now in the AFC North driver's seat after 3 convincing wins in 11-day stretchAfter a protracted period of negotiations and speculation, it seemed as though Neymar's dream of reuniting with his former team was about to come to fruition. The Brazilian forward had reportedly expressed his desire to leave PSG and return to Barcelona, where he previously enjoyed great success alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez in the formidable "MSN" attacking trio.
As the news of the fire spread rapidly on social media, concern and speculation mounted among Alibaba's clients and stakeholders. However, the company's swift and transparent response helped to alleviate fears and demonstrate its commitment to maintaining the integrity and stability of its cloud services.In conclusion, NVIDIA's approach to the antitrust investigation reflects its unwavering commitment to integrity, technological excellence, and ethical business practices. By facing the review with transparency and a dedication to compliance, NVIDIA aims to emerge stronger and more resilient, reaffirming its position as a leader in the tech industry. As the investigation progresses, NVIDIA remains optimistic about the outcome, trusting in its ability to win with strength and honor its commitment to fair competition.
The fallout from Mr. Liu Yang's resignation serves as a reminder of the complex dynamics at play within the education sector, where the pursuit of excellence and innovation must often contend with institutional policies and contractual obligations. As the debate continues to unfold, it raises important questions about academic integrity, teacher autonomy, and the ethical responsibilities of educational institutions towards their faculty members.The recent Central Politburo meeting in China has unveiled a number of "firsts," signaling significant economic changes ahead. The meeting, held on [date], brought together top leaders to discuss key issues shaping the country's economic policies and direction. Among the notable "firsts" announced at the meeting were:Title: Emerging Trends in China's Residential Rental Market in 2024
It's rivalry week in college football — and there are plenty of playoff implications on the line. There remain only a handful of games for each program, and the race for the College Football Playoff is on. Teams have just a couple of chances left to boost their resume and prove they belong in the field with a chance at a national championship. With the expansion from the four-team format to 12 starting in 2024, the end of the season is all the more exciting. Teams that may have found themselves well outside the hunt for a national championship in years prior find themselves in the thick of a close competition to grab one of the 12 spots in the playoff. The four-team system had been in place since 2012, replacing the outdated BCS format. It expanded the championship series from two teams to four teams, and fans began questioning when it would expand again. The answer ended up being 2024. The first College Football Playoff rankings release began in early November. In total, there will be six reveals before the final 12-team playoff is selected in January. Tuesday, Nov. 26 marks the fourth release of those rankings. Follow below as The Sporting News is tracking the latest bracket reveal of the 12-team CFP era. STREAM: Watch the first CFP rankings show live with Fubo (free trial) College Football Playoff rankings 2024 Who are the top 12 teams in latest CFP bracket poll? Ranking Team Record 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. First four teams out Ranking Team Record 13. 14. 15. 16. Rest of the top 25 Ranking Team Record 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. College Football Playoff bracket 2024 This section will be updated once the new bracket is revealed How new College Football Playoff format works in 2024 The new CFP format consists of 12 teams. Automatic bids are given to the top four conference champions, which are automatically seeded 1-4 regardless of Playoff ranking. The remaining eight spots will comprise at least six at-large bids and then the two highest-ranked remaining conference champs. So, it could be seven at-large bids and then one more conference champion, or simply eight at-large bids. The CFP committee will determine the exact breakdown of the field. At the very least, this new format guarantees that at least one Group of 5 team makes the field. Here's a look at how the College Football Playoff seeding will play out: First round No. 1 team (bye) No. 2 team (bye) No. 3 team (bye) No. 4 team (bye) No. 12 team at No. 5 team No. 11 team at No. 6 team No. 10 team at No. 7 team No. 9 team at No. 8 team Quarterfinals No. 1 team vs. No. 8/9 team No. 2 team vs. No. 7/10 team No. 3 team vs. No. 6/11 team No. 4 team vs. No. 5/12 team Game Date First round Dec. 20-21 Fiesta Bowl (Quarterfinals) Dec. 31 Sugar, Peach, Rose Bowls (Quarterfinals) Jan. 1 Orange Bowl (Semifinals) Jan. 9 Cotton Bowl (Semifinals) Jan. 10 National Championship Jan. 20 MORE: Updated NCAA Top 25 polls after Week 13 of college football season College Football Playoff predictions Here are The Sporting News' latest CFP bracket projections after Week 13, according to Bill Bender : Ranking Team Record 1. Oregon 11-0 2. Texas 10-1 3 Miami 10-1 4. Arizona State 9-2 5. Ohio State 10-1 6. Penn State 10-1 7. Notre Dame 10-1 8. Georgia 9-2 9. Indiana 10-1 10. Tennessee 9-2 11. SMU 10-1 12. Boise State 10-1 College Football Playoff rankings release schedule 2024 There are six total rankings reveal shows. The time will vary as it moves around other sporting events on the network. The schedule is listed below. Date Time (ET) TV channel Live stream Tuesday, November 5 7 p.m. ESPN Fubo Tuesday, November 12 8:30 p.m. ESPN Fubo Tuesday, November 19 7 p.m. ESPN Fubo Tuesday, November 26 8 p.m. ESPN Fubo Tuesday, December 3 7 p.m. ESPN Fubo Sunday, December 8 12 p.m. ESPN Fubo If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Learn more >NEW YORK — “Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture. But, more than a year later, that hasn’t stopped people from trying to make “Glicked” — or even “Babyratu” — happen. The counterprogramming of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” in July 2023 hit a nerve culturally and had the receipts to back it up. Unlike so many things that begin as memes, it transcended its online beginnings. Instead of an either-or, the two movies ultimately complemented and boosted one another at the box office. And ever since, moviegoers, marketers and meme makers have been trying to recreate that moment, searching the movie release schedule for odd mashups and sending candidates off into the social media void. Most attempts have fizzled (sorry, “Saw Patrol” ). This weekend is perhaps the closest approximation yet as the Broadway musical adaptation “Wicked” opens Friday against the chest-thumping sword-and-sandals epic “Gladiator II.” Two big studio releases (Universal and Paramount), with one-name titles, opposite tones and aesthetics and big blockbuster energy — it was already halfway there before the name game began: “Wickiator,” “Wadiator,” “Gladwick” and even the eyebrow raising “Gladicked” have all been suggested. “'Glicked' rolls off the tongue a little bit more,” actor Fred Hechinger said at the New York screening of “Gladiator II” this week. “I think we should all band around ‘Glicked.’ It gets too confusing if you have four or five different names for it.” As with “Barbenheimer," as reductive as it might seem, “Glicked” also has the male/female divide that make the fan art extra silly. One is pink and bright and awash in sparkles, tulle, Broadway bangers and brand tie-ins; The other is all sweat and sand, blood and bulging muscles. Both films topped Fandango’s most anticipated holiday movie survey, where 65% of respondents said that they were interested in the “Glicked” double feature. Theaters big and small are also pulling out the stops with movie-themed tie-ins. B&B Theaters will have Roman guards tearing tickets at some locations and Maximus popcorn tubs. Marcus Theaters is doing Oz photo ops and friendship bracelet-making. Alamo Drafthouse is leaning into the singalong aspect (beware, though, not all theaters are embracing this) and the punny drinks like “Defying Gravi-Tea.” “Rather than it being in competition, I think they’re in conversation,” “Gladiator II” star Paul Mescal said. “This industry needs a shot in the arm. Those films gave it last year. We hope to do it this year.” And the hope is that audiences will flock to theaters to be part of this moment as well. It's a sorely needed influx of could-be blockbusters into a marketplace that's still at an 11% deficit from last year and down 27.2% from 2019, according to data from Comscore. “Competition is good for the marketplace. It’s good for consumers,” said Michael O'Leary, the president and CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners. “Having two great movies coming out at the same time is simply a multiplier effect.” “Glicked” is currently tracking for a combined North American debut in the $165 million range, with “Wicked” forecast to earn around $100 million (up from the $80 million estimates a few weeks ago) and “Gladiator II” pegged for the $65 million range. “Barbenheimer” shattered its projections last July. Going into that weekend, “Barbie” had been pegged for $90 million and “Oppenheimer” around $40 million. Ultimately, they brought in a combined $244 million in that first outing, and nearly $2.4 billion by the end of their runs. It’s possible “Glicked” will exceed expectations, too. And it has the advantage of another behemoth coming close behind: “Moana 2,” which opens just five days later on the Wednesday before the Thanksgiving holiday. “Glickedana” triple feature anyone? “These are 10 important days,” O'Leary said. “It’s going to show the moviegoing audience that there’s a lot of compelling stuff out there for them to see.” There are infinite caveats to the imperfect comparison to “Barbenheimer,” as well. “Wicked” is a “Part One.” Musicals carry their own baggage with moviegoers, even those based on wildly successful productions (ahem, “Cats”). “Gladiator II” got a head start and opened internationally last weekend. In fact, in the U.K. it played alongside “Paddington in Peru,” where that double was pegged “Gladdington.” “Gladiator” reviews, while positive, are a little more divided than the others. And neither directors Ridley Scott nor Jon M. Chu has the built-in box office cache that Christopher Nolan’s name alone carries at the moment. The new films also cost more than “Barbie” ($145 million) and “Oppenheimer” ($100 million). According to reports, “Gladiator II” had a $250 million price tag; “Wicked” reportedly cost $150 million to produce (and that does not include the cost of the second film, due next year). The narrative, though, has shifted away from “who will win the weekend.” Earlier this year, Chu told The Associated Press that he loves that this is a moment where “we can root for all movies all the time.” Close behind are a bevy of Christmas releases with double feature potential, but those feel a little more niche. There’s the remake of “Nosferatu,” the Nicole Kidman kink pic “Babygirl” and the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown.” The internet can’t even seem to decide on its angle for that batch of contenders, and none exactly screams blockbuster. Sometimes the joy is just in the game, however. Some are sticking with the one-name mashup (“Babyratu”); others are suggesting that the fact that two of the movies feature real-life exes (Timothée Chalamet and Lily-Rose Depp) is enough reason for a double feature. And getting people talking is half the battle. When in doubt, or lacking a catchy name, there’s always the default: “This is my Barbenheimer.” ___ Associated Press journalist John Carucci and Film Writer Jake Coyle contributed reporting.Ravens now in the AFC North driver's seat after 3 convincing wins in 11-day stretch
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Jojo Uga's 2-yard touchdown run capped a 24-point fourth quarter and Albany beat Hampton 41-34 on Saturday in a season finale. Jack Iuliano recovered a fumble by Malcom May at the Hampton 24, and though it took 10 plays, Uga went in for the touchdown and the game's final lead. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.LINCOLN — A Lancaster District Court judge dismissed a challenge seeking to invalidate a pair of successful ballot measures that are slated to legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska. Judge Susan Strong ruled that, despite the claims former State Sen. John Kuehn and Secretary of State Bob Evnen made against petition circulators and notaries associated with the ballot initiatives, both measures met the legal requirements to qualify for the ballot. The case is expected to be appealed to the Nebraska Supreme Court. “We appreciate the court’s time and thoughtful consideration in deciding this matter,” a statement from the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office read. “We are reviewing the decision and considering next steps.” Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana ran two petition drives to get a pair of measures on the ballot this November that together will legalize medical marijuana in the state. Voters ultimately passed both measures by wide margins, earning roughly 70% support for each. This is the third attempt Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana has made to legalize medical cannabis since 2020. That year, their initiative qualified for the ballot, but was thrown out by the Nebraska Supreme Court for containing more than one subject, leading to the campaign splitting their petitions into two measures. In 2022, both petitions fell short of the signature requirement to qualify for the ballot. Each petition needed around 86,000 valid signatures in order to qualify for the ballot, and after submitting their petitions this summer, Evnen’s office certified that both petitions garnered roughly 89,000 valid signatures. As Strong put it, this made the case against the initiative “about numbers,” with plaintiffs needing to provide evidence to invalidate enough signatures to put the petition drives below the minimum requirement to qualify for the ballot. With the evidence Kuehn and Evnen offered, they fell “well short,” Strong said. “We have long been committed to seeing this day through, and we are pleased with Judge Strong’s decision,” Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana campaign manager Crista Eggers said in an email. “Many years of hard work have gone into this effort — from volunteers, patients and families across the state. Knowing that another mother will soon have an option for her suffering child makes it all worthwhile.” If the courts uphold the initiatives, Nebraska will join 38 other states and Washington, D.C., which have legalized medical marijuana. At the federal level, marijuana is still illegal and listed as a Schedule I drug. According to the initiatives, medical marijuana in Nebraska would be regulated by a commission that will establish criteria to approve or deny businesses applying to sell the drug before July 1, 2025. Voters pass medical marijuana measure in Nebraska, though litigation continues Nebraska voters rejected 'school choice' program. What's next for students, schools, policies? Jeffrey Funke sworn in as new chief justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court Norfolk Catholic players celebrate after winning the fifth and final set of a Class C2 first round state volleyball tournament match against Yutan at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Thayer Central players celebrate after winning the fourth and final set of a Class C2 first round state volleyball tournament match against Freeman at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. With results still too close to call, State Sen. Tony Vargas stands with his mother, Lidia Vargas, left, and his wife, Lauren Vargas, right, after speaking to supporters during an election night watch party at the Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Louise LaFramboise holds white roses given to her by the Nebraska Nurse Honor Guard’ during their Living Tribute Ceremony for LaFramboise at the Center of Nursing Science at UNMC in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Deb Zobel, right, honors Louise LaFramboise during the Nebraska Nurse Honor Guard’s Living Tribute Ceremony at the Center of Nursing Science at UNMC in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Deb Zobel, right, holds the hand of Louise LaFramboise as she honors her during the Nebraska Nurse Honor Guard’s Living Tribute Ceremony at the Center of Nursing Science at UNMC in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Milford's Sarah Reynolds (15) serves the ball during the first set of a Class C1 first round state volleyball tournament match at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Gothenburg, bottom and Minden warm-up before the first set of a Class C1 first round state volleyball tournament match at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Waverly celebrates their win over Bennington during the first set of a Class B first round state volleyball tournament match at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Elkhorn North's Kaitlyn Huff (15) lifts up Elkhorn North's Ava Thompson (3) to celebrate during the first set of a Class B first round state volleyball tournament match at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. A pass bounces off Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (17) before being intercepted by UCLA's Kaylin Moore (9) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Nebraska's Dante Dowdell (23) hurdles UCLA's Ramon Henderson (11) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. UCLA's Oluwafemi Oladejo (2) hits Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) as throws a pass during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The line for early voting at the Douglas County Election Commission in Omaha extends out of the parking lot on 122nd Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The line for early voting at the Douglas County Election Commission in Omaha extends out of the parking lot on 122nd Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The ball bounces off of the knee of Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (17) before UCLA recovered the ball during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Nebraska's Rollie Worster (24) goes up for a layup against Texas Rio Grand Valley's Cliff Davis (10) during the second half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. Marcus Hardy fills out his ballot at the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Voters walk into Ronald Wilson Reagan Elementary School to vote in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Scott Hill fills out his ballot at Metropolitan Community College Elkhorn Valley Campus in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) goes up for a shot against Texas Rio Grand Valley's Tommy Gankhuyag (33) during the first half of a men's college basketball game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) dunks the ball above Texas Rio Grand Valley's DK Thorn (3) during the second half of a men's college basketball game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Veterans salute during the singing of the national anthem during a Veteran's Day ceremony at Memorial Park in Omaha on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Members of the Omaha Benson JROTC prepare for a Veteran's Day ceremony at Memorial Park in Omaha on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Brian Prokop holds his and his fiancee Tracy Bequett’s cat Ballsac at their home in Kennard on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The cat went missing after an EF-4 tornado destroyed most of the structures on the property, including their and Bequett’s father’s homes, in April. Six months later, Ballsac was found and returned home. Attendees salute at the Veterans Day Parade in Bellevue on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. Shamus Connor, 10, hands American flags to members of the Bellevue fire department at the Veterans Day Parade in Bellevue on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. People watch as Omaha’s official Christmas tree, a 40 foot spruce donated by Mark and Joanie Maszk, is brought in at The Durham Museum in Omaha on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Ethan McCullough, left, and Michaela Lentsch stand under an umbrella as they look at the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree during it’s stop at the Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront in Omaha on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. Makai Hatcher shows his daughter, Mackenzie, how to put a fish hook on a line while fishing at Miller Park in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Mackenzie is one. Makai Hatcher spends the afternoon fishing at Miller Park in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Makai Hatcher puts a worm on a hook while fishing at Miller Park in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Zoo employees and their family members enjoy a preview of Zoolightful at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. A worker helps to set up the Christmas tree near the Skate Ribbon at Heartland Of America Park in Omaha, on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Antonio Martinez plugs Christmas lights in the Gene Leahy Mall in Omaha, on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. ebamer@owh.com Twitter @ErinBamer We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Let us know what's going on! Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Overall, the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CCDI is poised to be a crucial moment in China's political development. By setting the agenda for the party's anti-corruption efforts and governance priorities, the meeting will shape the direction of the Chinese Communist Party and set the stage for future political developments in China. As the world watches closely, the outcomes of the Fourth Plenary Session will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for China's political trajectory and its role on the global stage.How To Watch Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur Premier League 2024–25 Free Live Streaming Online in India? Get EPL Match Live Telecast on TV & Football Score Updates in IST
In an exclusive interview, Guga expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to live and work in Beijing. He revealed that the city had a special charm that captivated him from the moment he arrived. The blend of tradition and innovation, the contrast between old and new, all inspired Guga to explore beyond his comfort zone and embrace the unknown.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the matter, promising to thoroughly examine the footage and take appropriate action if any illegal activities are found to have taken place. In the meantime, calls have been made for increased vigilance and awareness to prevent individuals from falling prey to these scams in the first place.This has all the ingredients for the next heartwarming, made-in-Manitoba holiday Hallmark movie. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * This has all the ingredients for the next heartwarming, made-in-Manitoba holiday Hallmark movie. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? This has all the ingredients for the next heartwarming, made-in-Manitoba holiday Hallmark movie. Winnipeg Jets forward Nino Niederreiter and two visiting buddies from Switzerland found themselves playing the role of Good Samaritans as they saved some stranded motorists from the side of a snow-swept road last week. “You could just tell they weren’t going to be going anywhere,” Niederreiter told the Free Press on Sunday as he recounted the Boxing Day incident near La Salle in a one-on-one interview following his team’s practice at the Hockey For All Centre. Kyusung Gong/ Associated Press files Winnipeg Jets forward Nino Niederreiter had assists off the ice this past week, helping stranded motorists from the side of a snow-swept road. “It was pretty windy out there, and some of the side roads were blown over and hadn’t been plowed. We saw a couple cars had got stuck, someone was out shovelling, so we pulled one family out, and then went a different way and there was another guy who was struggling. We helped that guy out, too.” In the first case, a young couple and their mother had been trying to shovel their way out of trouble. “The one guy recognized me immediately,” Niederreiter said with a laugh. The 32-year-old is a true power forward who isn’t afraid to get his nose dirty in front of the opposing net, so his strength came in handy for this non-hockey related task. “We helped him shovel out the car, and then we all pushed him out. We got some good grip there,” he said. In the second incident, Niederreiter used his vehicle to tow a stuck truck out of the snowbank. “He had everything pretty much set up so we just hooked him on to my car and pulled him out that way,” he said. “It definitely was cold. The wind was really going. But we were ready for it.” Indeed they were, since the purpose of this excursion about 30 kilometres south of Winnipeg was to go snowmobiling. Niederreiter’s financial planner, who lives in Winnipeg, had arranged for them to go on a guided tour. Given that there was no way to go all the way home to Switzerland for what was just a three-day player break, this seemed like a perfect way to enjoy some time away from the rink — even if it didn’t initially go as planned. “What should have probably taken 30 minutes to get to ended up taking about an hour and a half. We were way late to get there,” said Niederreiter. “But once we did, it was a lot of fun. We snowmobiled down the rivers, and it was just awesome.” Niederreiter is no stranger to snow and cold given his roots, but this was actually his first time on the back of a snowmobile. “It was very cool. The first 30 minutes we were kind of really cautious, but then as you go along you start racing a little bit,” he said. Niederreiter is now in his second full season with Winnipeg, and third overall, and said this really drove home what a tight-knit and hockey-crazed community this is. “It was fun. And it’s probably also good for them to see that we are just regular people like everyone else,” he said. “Obviously we are fortunate to have certain talent to play in this league, so it’s kind of cool to see that everybody is the same.” Niederreiter is under contract for two more years at US$4 million and has become an integral part of the NHL’s No. 1 team at 26-10-1 following Saturday’s 4-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators as the post-Christmas schedule got underway. While playing on a shutdown line with Adam Lowry and Mason Appleton, he has 19 points (10G, 9A) in 37 games so far this year, which has him on pace for his most productive offensive season since 2016-17 when he was a member of the Minnesota Wild. Niederreiter will face his former team, the Nashville Predators, on Monday night at Canada Life Centre — career game No. 925. He’s on track to hit the 1,000 game mark early next season. While Winnipeg has been one of the league’s biggest success stories so far, Nashville is the polar opposite. They limp to town with an 11-18-7 record — 30th overall in the 32-team league. This, despite adding prominent free agent forwards Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault in free agency last summer, along with defenceman Brady Skjei. “I would say the whole league is surprised where they are in the standings,” said Niederrieter, who was acquired by the Jets in a trade with the Predators in February 2023. “If you look at some of the moves they made in the summer and if you look at them on paper, they’re supposed to be a powerhouse. But they’re kind of struggling. Who knows if they will find their way, find their groove, but obviously they have a lot of catching up to do if they want to get into the playoffs.” 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. The Jets will fly to Denver immediately after Monday’s game to face the Colorado Avalanche on New Year’s Eve. They’ll then return home to play eight straight games at Canada Life Centre, which should provide Niederreiter with plenty of opportunities to hit the trails another time. “My girlfriend has never done it, so I’m definitely going to back there on a day off and go for a cruise for a couple hours down the river,” he said. “I’m into nature. It’s so beautiful out there. Just have to make sure it’s a day where it’s not too cold.” mike.mcintyre@freepress.mb.ca X and Bluesky: @mikemcintyrewpg Mike McIntyre is a sports reporter whose primary role is covering the Winnipeg Jets. After graduating from the Creative Communications program at Red River College in 1995, he spent two years gaining experience at the before joining the in 1997, where he served on the crime and justice beat until 2016. . Every piece of reporting Mike produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the ‘s tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about , and . Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider . Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support. Mike McIntyre is a sports reporter whose primary role is covering the Winnipeg Jets. After graduating from the Creative Communications program at Red River College in 1995, he spent two years gaining experience at the before joining the in 1997, where he served on the crime and justice beat until 2016. . Every piece of reporting Mike produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the ‘s tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about , and . Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider . Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support. Advertisement Advertisement
The incident at The Midnight Owl served as a sobering reminder of the risks and vulnerabilities that come with running a bar, but it also highlighted the strength of community bonds and the importance of staying vigilant in the face of unforeseen challenges. As the bar owner healed and the wounds of that fateful night began to fade, The Midnight Owl stood as a testament to resilience, unity, and the power of overcoming adversity.