Cuban Resilience: Diaz-Canel Responds to Trump's ReelectionNAIA Playoffs: Hough's hat trick, Wall's house call lifts Mustangs to shutout winWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that he has chosen Keith Kellogg, a highly decorated retired three-star general, to serve as his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Kellogg, who is one of the architects of a staunchly conservative policy book that lays out an “America First” national security agenda for the incoming administration, will come into the role as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its third year in February. Trump, making the announcement on his Truth Social account, said, “He was with me right from the beginning! Together, we will secure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, and Make America, and the World, SAFE AGAIN!” Kellogg, an 80-year-old retired Army lieutenant general who has long been Trump’s top adviser on defense issues, served as national security adviser to Vice President Mike Pence , was chief of staff of the National Security Council and then stepped in as an acting security adviser for Trump after Michael Flynn resigned. As special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Kellogg will have to navigate an increasingly untenable war between the two nations. The Biden administration has begun urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of those as young as 18. The White House has pushed more than $56 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s February 2022 invasion and expects to send billions more before Biden leaves office in less than two months. The U.S. has recently stepped up weapons shipments and has forgiven billions in loans provided to Kyiv. Trump has criticized the billions the Biden administration has spent in supporting Ukraine and has said he could end the war in 24 hours, comments that appear to suggest he would press Ukraine to surrender territory that Russia now occupies. As a co-chairman of the American First Policy Institute’s Center for American Security, Kellogg wrote several of the chapters in the group’s policy book. The book, like the Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025,” is designed to lay out a Trump national security agenda and avoid the mistakes of 2016 when he entered the White House largely unprepared. Kellogg in April wrote that “bringing the Russia-Ukraine war to a close will require strong, America First leadership to deliver a peace deal and immediately end the hostilities between the two warring parties.” Trump's proposed national security adviser , U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz of Florida, tweeted Wednesday that “Keith has dedicated his life to defending our great country and is committed to bringing the war in Ukraine to a peaceful resolution.” Kellogg featured in multiple Trump investigations dating to his first term. He was among the administration officials who listened in on the July 2019 call between Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in which Trump prodded his Ukrainian counterpart to pursue investigations into the Bidens. The call, which Kellogg would later say did not raise any concerns on his end, was at the center of the first of two House impeachment cases against Trump, who was acquitted by the Senate both times. On Jan. 6, 2021, hours before pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, Kellogg, who was then Pence’s national security adviser, listened in on a heated call in which Trump told his vice president to object or delay the certification in Congress of President Joe Biden ’s victory. He later told House investigators that he recalled Trump saying to Pence words to the effect of: “You’re not tough enough to make the call.” Baldor reported from Washington. AP writer Eric Tucker in Washington contributed to this report. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Pep Guardiola: It’s my responsibility to solve Manchester City’s poor runThe Tennessee Titans pulled off an upset victory over the divisional rival Houston Texans on Sunday, winning by a final score of 32-27. The game had a little bit of everything. Numerous explosive touchdowns, costly interceptions , a missed chip shot field goal, and a game-sealing safety. By the time it was all said and done, the Titans actually had some lucky breaks go their way. One week after defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons said the Titans were "cursed by officiating," it was a few key penalties against the Texans that helped Tennessee prevail. Not a bad time for a reverse jinx. With less than five minutes remaining in the game, the Texans were driving down the field trailing by three points. C.J. Stroud connected with a wide open Nico Collins for a 33-yard touchdowns to give Houston the lead...but there were flags on the field. An illegal shift penalty against the Texans took the TD off the board. CJ Stroud could not believe Joe Mixon had an illegal formation on a Nico Collins TD. pic.twitter.com/P8DMugZJX5 A few minutes later, Houston had to settle for a chip shot field goal attempt. Ka'imi Fairbairn, one of the NFL's most reliable kickers, hooked it wide left and preserved Tennessee's 30-27 lead with 1:56 remaining. It was a series of unfortunate events for Houston. But it's exactly the type of thing that has gone against the Titans in any other game this season. That illegal shift penalty negating the Collins touchdown felt all to familiar to the illegal formation penalty which brought back a pivotal 53-yard Calvin Ridley touchdown in the Titans-Vikings game last week. Not this time. Earlier in the fourth quarter, there was also a sequence where the Texans were called for back-to-back false start penalties. That temporarily killed a possession and gave life to Tennessee (which the Titans gave right back on a muffed punt). For a team that has talked all season about how "the ball hasn't bounced their way," it feels like it finally did in Houston. Although the Titans are now sitting at 3-8 and still out of contention, getting a rivalry win against the AFC South leader on the road is a huge confidence boost. It's validation for Brian Callahan, Ran Carthon, Will Levis, and the whole organization that things are building in the right direction. Maybe Jeffery Simmons should talk about curses more often. This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.Trump selects longtime adviser Keith Kellogg as special envoy for Ukraine and Russia
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The claim: Janet Yellen resigned as treasury secretary as of Nov. 24 A Nov. 24 Instagram post ( direct link , archive link ) claims to share a development involving a member of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet. “Breaking news: Janet Yellen, treasury secretary, resigns abruptly,” text in the post's image reads. The Instagram post received more than 700 likes in two days. Similar versions spread widely on Instagram , on Threads and on X, formerly Twitter . More from the Fact-Check Team: How we pick and research claims | Email newsletter | Facebook page Our rating: False Yellen had not resigned when the post was shared, a Treasury Department spokesperson said. She posted to her government-verified X account after the claim about her supposed resignation circulated. No change to Yellen’s job status Treasury Department spokesperson Ashley Schapitl told USA TODAY two days after the post was made that Yellen remained treasury secretary. Fact check : No, Trump did not name Lauren Boebert education secretary on Nov. 13 A day after the claim was shared, Yellen posted to her government-verified X account about the unveiling of a portrait of Jack Lew, who served as treasury secretary under former President Barack Obama . Had she left the position as claimed in the Instagram post, she surely would not have had access to that official social media account. Additionally, Yellen – who in 2021 became the first woman to head the Department of the Treasury – remained listed in that position on the agency's website, which posted no announcements about her supposed departure . The claim appears to have originated from a Nov. 23 article in the New York Post . Its headline reads, “Janet Yellen departs from office − as she leaves a trail of mess behind her.” But that story explains that Yellen's departure isn't expected until January 2025 , not in November, as part of the transition from Biden's administration to the second term for President-elect Donald Trump. Trump said he will nominate hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as his treasury secretary. USA TODAY previously debunked false claims that Yellen was arrested for treason and that she and several other Biden administration officials failed to swear “an allegiance to the Constitution .” USA TODAY reached out to several social media users who shared the claim but did not immediately receive any responses. Our fact-check sources Thank you for supporting our journalism. You can subscribe to our print edition, ad-free app or e-newspaper here . USA TODAY is a verified signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network, which requires a demonstrated commitment to nonpartisanship, fairness and transparency. Our fact-check work is supported in part by a grant from Meta .DETROIT (AP) — If Donald Trump makes good on his threat to slap 25% tariffs on everything imported from Mexico and Canada, the price increases that could follow will collide with his campaign promise to give American families a break from inflation. Economists say companies would have little choice but to pass along the added costs, dramatically raising prices for food, clothing, automobiles, booze and other goods. The president-elect floated the tariff idea, including additional 10% taxes on goods from China, as a way to force the countries to halt the flow of illegal immigrants and drugs into the U.S. But his posts Monday on Truth Social threatening the tariffs on his first day in office could just be a negotiating ploy to get the countries to change behavior. High food prices were a major issue in voters picking Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris, but tariffs almost certainly would push those costs up even further. For instance, the Produce Distributors Association, a Washington trade group, said Tuesday that tariffs will raise prices for fresh fruit and vegetables and hurt U.S. farmers when other countries retaliate. “Tariffs distort the marketplace and will raise prices along the supply chain, resulting in the consumer paying more at the checkout line,” said Alan Siger, association president. Mexico and Canada are two of the biggest exporters of fresh fruit and vegetables to the U.S. In 2022, Mexico supplied 51% of fresh fruit and 69% of fresh vegetables imported by value into the U.S., while Canada supplied 2% of fresh fruit and 20% of fresh vegetables. Before the election, about 7 in 10 voters said they were very concerned about the cost of food, according to AP VoteCast, a survey of more than 120,000 voters. “We’ll get them down,” Trump told shoppers during a September visit to a Pennsylvania grocery store. The U.S. is the largest importer of goods in the world, with Mexico, China and Canada its top three suppliers, according to the most recent U.S. Census data. People looking to buy a new vehicle likely would see big price increases as well, at a time when costs have gone up so much that they are out of reach for many. The average price of a new vehicle now runs around $48,000. About 15% of the 15.6 million new vehicles sold in the U.S. last year came from Mexico, while 8% crossed the border from Canada, according to Global Data. Much of the tariffs would get passed along to consumers, unless automakers can somehow quickly find productivity improvements to offset them, said C.J. Finn, U.S. automotive sector leader for PwC, a consulting firm. That means even more consumers “would potentially get priced out of the activity” of buying a new vehicle, Finn said. Hardest hit would be Volkswagen, Stellantis, General Motors and Ford, Bernstein analyst Daniel Roeska wrote Tuesday in a note to investors. Stellantis and VW import about 40% of the vehicles they sell from Canada and Mexico, while it's 30% for GM and 25% for Ford. GM and Stellantis import more than half of their high-profit pickup trucks from the two countries, according to Bernstein. If Trump does impose the tariffs in January, the auto industry would have little time to adjust, putting operating profits at risk for the automakers, Roeska said in an email. “A 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada would severely cripple the U.S. auto industry,” he said. The tariffs would hurt U.S. industrial production so much that “we expect this is unlikely to happen in practice,” Roeska said. The tariff threat hit the stocks of some companies that could be particularly hurt, such as auto manufacturers and Constellation Brands, which sells Modelo and other Mexican beer brands in the United States. But the overall market held relatively steady near records as investors saw Trump’s proposal as more of an opening position for negotiations rather than as a definitive policy. It's not clear how long the tariffs would last if they are implemented, but they could force auto executives to move production to the U.S., which could create more jobs in the long run. But Morningstar analyst David Whiston said in the short term automakers probably won't make any moves because they can't quickly change where they build vehicles. To move to the U.S., they would have to buy equipment and revamp their parts supply chain, which can take years. “I think everyone is going to be in a wait-and-see mode,” Whiston said. Millions of dollars worth of auto parts flow across the borders with Mexico and Canada, and that could raise prices for already costly automobile repairs, Finn said. The Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. said tariffs on tequila or Canadian whisky won’t boost American jobs because they are distinctive products that can only be made in their country of origin. In 2023, the U.S. imported $4.6 billion worth of tequila and $108 million worth of mezcal from Mexico and $537 million worth of spirits from Canada, the council said. “At the end of the day, tariffs on spirits products from our neighbors to the north and south are going to hurt U.S. consumers and lead to job losses across the U.S. hospitality industry just as these businesses continue their long recovery from the pandemic,” the council said in a statement. Electronics retailer Best Buy said on its third-quarter earnings conference call that it runs on thin profit margins, so while vendors and the company will shoulder some increases, Best Buy will have to pass tariffs on to customers. “These are goods that people need, and higher prices are not helpful,” CEO Corie Barry said. Walmart also warned this week that tariffs could force it to raise prices, as did Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who talked with Trump after his call for tariffs, said they had a good conversation about how the countries can work together on the challenges they face. "This is something that we can do, laying out the facts and moving forward in constructive ways. This is a relationship that we know takes a certain amount of working on and that’s what we’ll do,” Trudeau said. Trump's transition team wouldn't comment on the call. Also Monday, Trump turned his ire to China, saying he has “had many talks with China about the massive amounts of drugs, in particular Fentanyl, being sent into the United States – But to no avail.” The Chinese Embassy in Washington cautioned on Monday that there will be losers on all sides if there is a trade war. Trump's threats come as arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico have been falling . The most recent U.S. numbers for October show arrests remain near four-year lows. But arrests for illegally crossing the border from Canada have been rising over the past two years. Much of America’s fentanyl is smuggled from Mexico. Border seizures of the drug rose sharply under President Joe Biden. The tariffs would also throw into doubt the reliability of the 2020 trade deal brokered in large part by Trump with Canada and Mexico, the USMCA, which replaced NAFTA and is up for review in 2026. Trump transition team officials did not immediately respond to questions about what authority he would use, what he would need to see to prevent the tariffs from being implemented and how they would impact prices in the U.S. Mexico’s Foreign Relations Department and Economy Department also had no immediate reaction to Trump’s statements. ___ Rugaber reported from Washington. AP reporters Dee-Ann Durbin in Detroit, Stan Choe and Anne D'Innocenzio in New York, and Rob Gillies in Toronto contributed to this report.
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It was a weird game in the NFC East as the Dallas Cowboys took down the Washington Commanders on a 34-26 showdown that was straight up wild. There were a lot of mistakes on both sides, particularly on special teams, and some explosive plays in crunch time. Be it Terry McLaurin's 89-touchdown catch or KaVontae Turpin's insane 99-yard kickoff return, a lot happened for a game that was 3-3 at the half. Below are the biggest takeaways from the Cowboys win, the first since October 6th for America's Team. Tyler Guyton's penalties scrap what could've been a decent game As far as his blocking goes, Guyton was pretty decent on Sunday, particularly in the first half. On Cooper Rush's touchdown pass to Jalen Tolbert in the third quarter, Guyton put together an exemplary rep in pass protection working on an island against a Commanders DE that had no shot. Guyton https://t.co/6j8iSe0eg6 Later in the game, he was called for an offensive holding that was most likely a mistake from the ref as Guyton didn't appear to be holding when watching the replay. However, it's the mental mistakes that led to the first-round rookie heading to the bench. Guyton was called for two illegal formation fouls, one of which probably killed a very promising drive, and a false start. It just can't happen. The rookie has to be better or these concerns will carry on to 2025 and beyond. Based on the staff's decision to sit Guyton at times on this game, there should be questions about his role moving forward even if playing time seems to be the obvious call for his long-term development. Cooper Rush probably secured the starting role today I'm not pretending Cooper Rush had a fantastic game today, but he did what he was asked to do: He completed 75% of his pass attempts and didn't' turn the ball over. He was given clean pockets to work with and he delivered passing for 247 yards and two touchdowns. This felt like a big game for Rush with a Thanksgiving game ahead with low, low, ticket prices . But he might've bought himself some time and it's not looking like he'll be benched by Trey Lance any time soon. Speaking of which... The Trey Lance packages are a problem Before the Cowboys' go-ahead touchdown in the third quarter, Trey Lance went in on first-and-goal in an effort to use his legs in a goal-to-go situation, something the coaching staff had teased since earlier in the week. The problem with these plays is that once Lance goes in, everyone on the defense can see it coming: The Cowboys are trying to get the quarterback to run the ball. That's not necessarily a deal breaker but you better have execution cleaned up if you're going to run this type of plays. In this case, TE Luke Schoonmaker missed a key block and there was nothing left to do. If the Cowboys are going to continue to play Lance in such spots, they gotta be ready to execute. Later in the game, Lance entered in the fourth quarter at the Commanders' 35-yard line for one snap, in which he handed the ball off to CeeDee Lamb for a one-yard gain. He was immediately taken off the field after the one snap. Perhaps it'd be in their best interest to give him a true package of plays where he can be more unpredictable. There are way too many issues on special teams Although KaVontae Turpin's touchdown was straight up epic, we've got to talk about John Fassel's special teams unit. One field goal block and another miss could've proved very costly on this game. Add to that a blocked punt and the Cowboys simply gotta tighten it up. They're already dealing with enough trouble on offense and defense and special teams can't be another obstacle on the way of winning ballgames. This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.This was the perfect night for Arsenal, who are gathering speed again after that period of autumn drift. For 45 minutes, they were untouchable here, delivering a masterclass in slick, clever, counterattacking football and making Europe’s most in-form team look decidedly second rate. If there was an asterisk for Mikel Arteta, and it was a small one, it would have been the quarter of an hour after half-time when Arsenal’s dominance briefly subsided and Sporting Lisbon threatened a comeback. But Arsenal were three up at the interval and they scored two more to cap what must be one of their most emphatic Champions League performances in a long time. The 5-1 score did not flatter them. Sporting were outplayed, outpassed and outclassed. To think thereSNP slam 'anti-democratic' Alex Cole-Hamilton after Budget indy spending comments
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that he has chosen Keith Kellogg, a highly decorated retired three-star general, to serve as his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Kellogg, who is one of the architects of a staunchly conservative policy book that lays out an “America First” national security agenda for the incoming administration, will come into the role as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its third year in February. Trump, making the announcement on his Truth Social account, said, “He was with me right from the beginning! Together, we will secure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, and Make America, and the World, SAFE AGAIN!” Kellogg, an 80-year-old retired Army lieutenant general who has long been Trump’s top adviser on defense issues, served as national security adviser to Vice President Mike Pence , was chief of staff of the National Security Council and then stepped in as an acting security adviser for Trump after Michael Flynn resigned. As special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Kellogg will have to navigate an increasingly untenable war between the two nations. The Biden administration has begun urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of those as young as 18. The White House has pushed more than $56 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s February 2022 invasion and expects to send billions more before Biden leaves office in less than two months. The U.S. has recently stepped up weapons shipments and has forgiven billions in loans provided to Kyiv. Trump has criticized the billions the Biden administration has spent in supporting Ukraine and has said he could end the war in 24 hours, comments that appear to suggest he would press Ukraine to surrender territory that Russia now occupies. As a co-chairman of the American First Policy Institute’s Center for American Security, Kellogg wrote several of the chapters in the group’s policy book. The book, like the Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025,” is designed to lay out a Trump national security agenda and avoid the mistakes of 2016 when he entered the White House largely unprepared. Kellogg in April wrote that “bringing the Russia-Ukraine war to a close will require strong, America First leadership to deliver a peace deal and immediately end the hostilities between the two warring parties.” Trump's proposed national security adviser , U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz of Florida, tweeted Wednesday that “Keith has dedicated his life to defending our great country and is committed to bringing the war in Ukraine to a peaceful resolution.” Kellogg featured in multiple Trump investigations dating to his first term. He was among the administration officials who listened in on the July 2019 call between Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in which Trump prodded his Ukrainian counterpart to pursue investigations into the Bidens. The call, which Kellogg would later say did not raise any concerns on his end, was at the center of the first of two House impeachment cases against Trump, who was acquitted by the Senate both times. On Jan. 6, 2021, hours before pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, Kellogg, who was then Pence’s national security adviser, listened in on a heated call in which Trump told his vice president to object or delay the certification in Congress of President Joe Biden ’s victory. He later told House investigators that he recalled Trump saying to Pence words to the effect of: “You’re not tough enough to make the call.” Baldor reported from Washington. AP writer Eric Tucker in Washington contributed to this report.Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of "Wheel of Fortune," "Love Connection" and "Scrabble" who later became a right-wing podcaster, skewering liberals and accusing the government of lying about COVID-19, has died. He was 83. Mark Young, Woolery's podcast co-host and friend, said in an email early Sunday that Woolery died at his home in Texas with his wife, Kristen, present. "Chuck was a dear friend and brother and a tremendous man of faith, life will not be the same without him," Young wrote. Woolery, with his matinee idol looks, coiffed hair and ease with witty banter, was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978. In 1983, Woolery began an 11-year run as host of TV's "Love Connection," for which he coined the phrase, "We'll be back in two minutes and two seconds," a two-fingered signature dubbed the "2 and 2." In 1984, he hosted TV's "Scrabble," simultaneously hosting two game shows on TV until 1990. "Love Connection," which aired long before the dawn of dating apps, had a premise that featured either a single man or single woman who would watch audition tapes of three potential mates and then pick one for a date. A couple of weeks after the date, the guest would sit with Woolery in front of a studio audience and tell everybody about the date. The audience would vote on the three contestants, and if the audience agreed with the guest's choice, "Love Connection" would offer to pay for a second date. Woolery told The Philadelphia Inquirer in 2003 that his favorite set of lovebirds was a man aged 91 and a woman aged 87. "She had so much eye makeup on, she looked like a stolen Corvette. He was so old he said, 'I remember wagon trains.' The poor guy. She took him on a balloon ride." Other career highlights included hosting the shows "Lingo," "Greed" and "The Chuck Woolery Show," as well as hosting the short-lived syndicated revival of "The Dating Game" from 1998 to 2000 and an ill-fated 1991 talk show. In 1992, he played himself in two episodes of TV's "Melrose Place." Woolery became the subject of the Game Show Network's first attempt at a reality show, "Chuck Woolery: Naturally Stoned," which premiered in 2003. It shared the title of the pop song in 1968 by Woolery and his rock group, the Avant-Garde. It lasted six episode and was panned by critics. Woolery began his TV career at a show that has become a mainstay. Although most associated with Pat Sajak and Vanna White, "Wheel of Fortune" debuted on Jan. 6, 1975, on NBC with Woolery welcoming contestants and the audience. Woolery, then 33, was trying to make it in Nashville as a singer. "Wheel of Fortune" started life as "Shopper's Bazaar," incorporating Hangman-style puzzles and a roulette wheel. After Woolery appeared on "The Merv Griffin Show" singing "Delta Dawn," Merv Griffin asked him to host the new show with Susan Stafford. "I had an interview that stretched to 15, 20 minutes," Woolery told The New York Times in 2003. "After the show, when Merv asked if I wanted to do a game show, I thought, 'Great, a guy with a bad jacket and an equally bad mustache who doesn't care what you have to say — that's the guy I want to be.'" NBC initially passed, but they retooled it as "Wheel of Fortune" and got the green light. After a few years, Woolery demanded a raise to $500,000 a year, or what host Peter Marshall was making on "Hollywood Squares." Griffin balked and replaced Woolery with weather reporter Pat Sajak. "Both Chuck and Susie did a fine job, and 'Wheel' did well enough on NBC, although it never approached the kind of ratings success that 'Jeopardy!' achieved in its heyday," Griffin said in "Merv: Making the Good Life Last," an autobiography from the 2000s co-written by David Bender. Woolery earned an Emmy nod as host. Born in Ashland, Kentucky, Woolery served in the U.S. Navy before attending college. He played double bass in a folk trio, then formed the psychedelic rock duo The Avant-Garde in 1967 while working as a truck driver to support himself as a musician. The Avant-Garde, which toured in a refitted Cadillac hearse, had the Top 40 hit "Naturally Stoned," with Woolery singing, "When I put my mind on you alone/I can get a good sensation/Feel like I'm naturally stoned." After The Avant-Garde broke up, Woolery released his debut solo single "I've Been Wrong" in 1969 and several more singles with Columbia before transitioning to country music by the 1970s. He released two solo singles, "Forgive My Heart" and "Love Me, Love Me." Woolery wrote or co-wrote songs for himself and everyone from Pat Boone to Tammy Wynette. On Wynette's 1971 album "We Sure Can Love Each Other," Woolery wrote "The Joys of Being a Woman" with lyrics including "See our baby on the swing/Hear her laugh, hear her scream." After his TV career ended, Woolery went into podcasting. In an interview with The New York Times, he called himself a gun-rights activist and described himself as a conservative libertarian and constitutionalist. He said he hadn't revealed his politics in liberal Hollywood for fear of retribution. He teamed up with Mark Young in 2014 for the podcast "Blunt Force Truth" and soon became a full supporter of Donald Trump while arguing minorities don't need civil rights and causing a firestorm by tweeting an antisemitic comment linking Soviet Communists to Judaism. "President Obama's popularity is a fantasy only held by him and his dwindling legion of juice-box-drinking, anxiety-dog-hugging, safe-space-hiding snowflakes," he said. Woolery also was active online, retweeting articles from Conservative Brief, insisting Democrats were trying to install a system of Marxism and spreading headlines such as "Impeach him! Devastating photo of Joe Biden leaks." During the early stages of the pandemic, Woolery initially accused medical professionals and Democrats of lying about the virus in an effort to hurt the economy and Trump's chances for reelection to the presidency. "The most outrageous lies are the ones about COVID-19. Everyone is lying. The CDC, media, Democrats, our doctors, not all but most, that we are told to trust. I think it's all about the election and keeping the economy from coming back, which is about the election. I'm sick of it," Woolery wrote in July 2020. Trump retweeted that post to his 83 million followers. By the end of the month, nearly 4.5 million Americans had been infected with COVID-19 and more than 150,000 had died. Just days later, Woolery changed his stance, announcing his son had contracted COVID-19. "To further clarify and add perspective, COVID-19 is real and it is here. My son tested positive for the virus, and I feel for of those suffering and especially for those who have lost loved ones," Woolery posted before his account was deleted. Woolery later explained on his podcast that he never called COVID-19 "a hoax" or said "it's not real," just that "we've been lied to." Woolery also said it was "an honor to have your president retweet what your thoughts are and think it's important enough to do that." In addition to his wife, Woolery is survived by his sons Michael and Sean and his daughter Melissa, Young said.
I'M A Celebrity viewers are certain they know which star will quit the show first. Fans are currently watching as 12 famous faces grapple with the ITV show's twists and turns. Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough has faced the bulk of this year's Bushtucker Trials - but viewers don't think he'll be the first to quit. Instead, they've pointed to former boxer turned promoter, Barry McGuigan. A fan wrote on X, formerly Twitter: "Barry isn’t enjoying himself at all. "I predict he’ll quit before Sunday." The 63-year-old has already been through a lot during his time in the jungle. Along with Jane Moore, he was one of only two campmates to not receive his luxury item. Danny Jones and Alan Halsall managed to secure the eight other family gifts. He was also left irritated after contraband led to a negative impact on the camp. Show bosses discovered Dean had smuggled teabags into the camp. Melvin Odoom won 10 cupcakes in a challenge, but only received five as a direct punishment. Speaking in the Bush Telegraph, Barry aired his frustrations to the camera. He said: "Unfortunately, we were punished and ten became five. "So, I'm pretty annoyed about that." Early on, the boxing legend showed a vulnerable side by opening up about his late daughter. Danika, an actress, passed away in July 2019 as a result of bowel cancer. i'm A Celebrity is back for its 24th series, with a batch of famous faces living in the Aussie jungle. The Sun's Jake Penkethman takes a look at the stars on the show this year.. Coleen Rooney - Arguably the most famous name in the camp, the leading WAG, known for her marriage to Wayne Rooney , has made a grand return to TV as she looks to put the Wagatha Christie scandal behind her. The Sun revealed the mum-of-four had bagged an eye-watering deal worth over £1.5million to be on the show this year making her the highest-paid contestant ever. Tulisa - The popstar and former X Factor judge has made her triumphant TV comeback by signing up to this year's I'm A Celeb after shunning TV shows for many years. Known for being a member of the trio, N-Dubz, Tulisa became a household name back in 2011 when she signed on to replace Cheryl on ITV show The X Factor in a multi-million pound deal. Alan Halsall - The actor, known for playing the long-running role of Tyrone Dobbs on ITV soap opera Coronation Street, was originally signed up to head Down Under last year but an operation threw his scheduled appearance off-course. Now he has become the latest Corrie star to win over both the viewers and his fellow celebrities. Melvin Odoom - The Radio DJ has become a regular face on TV screens after rising to fame with presenting roles on Kiss FM, BBC Radio 1 and 4Music. Melvin has already been for a spin on the Strictly dancefloor and co-hosted The Xtra Factor with Rochelle Humes in 2015 but now he is facing up to his biggest challenge yet - the Aussie jungle . GK Barry - The UK's biggest social media personality, GK, whose real name is Grace Keeling, has transformed her TikTok stardom into a lucrative career. Aside from her popular social media channels, she hosts the weekly podcast, Saving Grace, and regularly appears on ITV talk show, Loose Women. She has even gone on to endorse popular brands such as PrettyLittleThing, KFC and Ann Summers. Dean McCullough - A rising star amongst this year's bunch of celebs , Dean first achieved notability through his radio appearances on Gaydio and BBC Radio 1. He was chosen to join the BBC station permanently in 2021 and has featured prominently ever since. He has enjoyed a crossover to ITV over the past year thanks to his guest slots on Big Brother spin-off show, Late & Live. Oti Mabuse - The pro dancer has signed up to her latest TV show after making her way through the biggest programmes on the box. She originally found fame on Strictly Come Dancing but has since branched out into the world of TV judging with appearances on former BBC show The Greatest Dancer as well as her current role on ITV's Dancing On Ice . Danny Jones - The McFly star was drafted into the programme last minute as a replacement for Tommy Fury. Danny is the second member of McFly to enter the jungle , after Dougie Poynter won the show in 2011. He is also considered a rising star on ITV as he's now one of the mentors on their Saturday night talent show, The Voice , along with bandmate Tom Fletcher. Jane Moore - The Loose Women star and The Sun columnist is braving the creepy crawlies this year. The star is ready for a new challenge - having recently split from her husband . It will be Jane's first foray into reality TV with the telly favourite having always said no to reality shows in the past. Barry McGuigan - Former pro boxer Barry is the latest fighting champ to head Down Under following in the footsteps of Tony Bellew and Amir Khan. It comes after a tough few years for Irish star Barry, who lost his daughter Danika to bowel cancer . He told The Late Late Show in 2021: "She was such an intrinsic part of the family that every day we ache." Maura Higgins - The Irish TV beauty first found fame on Love Island where she found a brief connection with dancer Curtis Pritchard . Since then, she has competed on Dancing On Ice as well as hosting the Irish version of the beauty contest, Glow Up. Since last year, she has been working on building up her career in the US by being the social media correspondent and host of Aftersun to accompany Love Island USA. She even guest hosted an episode of the spin-off, Love Island Games, in place of Maya Jama last year. Rev. Richard Coles - Former BBC radio host the Rev Richard Coles is a late arrival on I’m A Celebrity , and he's ready to spill the beans on his former employer. The former Communards and Strictly star , said the BBC did not know its a**e from its elbow last year. An insider said: "Rev Coles will have a variety of tales to tell from his wild days as a pop star in the Eighties, through to performing on Strictly and his later life as a man of the cloth." Viewers and campmates alike were moved by Barry's emotions - with Tulisa offering him reassurance. The N-Dubz star said: "Barry, you are a man going through pain and you're being vulnerable and that takes strength." She added: "There is no rules to grieving Barry, it's a reflection of your love." I'm A Celebrity continues on ITV1 and ITVX.NEW YORK , Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with the AI impact on market trends - The global data monetization market size is estimated to grow by USD 8.03 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 27.17% during the forecast period. High adoption of data monetization by various end-users is driving market growth, with a trend towards digital transformation of business. However, data privacy and regulatory compliance poses a challenge. Key market players include Accenture Plc, Adastra Group, Alphabet Inc., Ciena Corp., Cisco Systems Inc., CoreSite Realty Corp., Dawex Systems., Emu Analytics Ltd., Enea AB, Equinix Inc., Extreme Networks Inc., Infosys Ltd., International Business Machines Corp., Juniper Networks Inc., Microsoft Corp., Ness Technologies Inc., NetScout Systems Inc., Nippon Telegraph And Telephone Corp., Nokia Corp., Oracle Corp., SAP SE, Thales Group, and Viavi Solutions Inc.. 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Our comprehensive market report ready with the latest trends, growth opportunities, and strategic analysis- View Free Sample Report PDF Forecast period 2024-2028 Base Year 2023 Historic Data 2017 - 2021 Segment Covered Type (Solution and Service), Platform (BFSI, E-commerce and retail, Media and entertainment, Manufacturing, and Others), and Geography (North America, APAC, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa) Region Covered North America, APAC, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa Key companies profiled Accenture Plc, Adastra Group, Alphabet Inc., Ciena Corp., Cisco Systems Inc., CoreSite Realty Corp., Dawex Systems., Emu Analytics Ltd., Enea AB, Equinix Inc., Extreme Networks Inc., Infosys Ltd., International Business Machines Corp., Juniper Networks Inc., Microsoft Corp., Ness Technologies Inc., NetScout Systems Inc., Nippon Telegraph And Telephone Corp., Nokia Corp., Oracle Corp., SAP SE, Thales Group, and Viavi Solutions Inc. Key Market Trends Fueling Growth The Data Monetization Market is booming as businesses seek new ways to leverage their data for profit. This trend is driven by advances in technology like AI, IoT, machine learning, and deep learning, which enable better Business Intelligence (BI) and Big Data analytics. Enterprises are using data monetization tools to transform customer experience, improve sales and marketing, and enhance finance operations. IT professionals focus on data structures and quality to ensure market ecosystem success. The Tools segment includes direct and indirect monetization processes, with large enterprises and SMEs in various industries like telecommunication, healthcare, MSMEs, digitization, IT and telecom, energy and utilities, e-commerce, and cloud computing, benefiting from data monetization solutions. Market competition is high, with enterprise rivalry driving innovation in data type segmentation, customer data, organization size, and industry verticals. Data monetization processes include internal and external methods, with Big Data playing a crucial role in customer service, sales, and finance. Cloud and on-premise solutions offer flexibility for businesses. The digital revolution in sectors such as BFSI and automotive is generating massive data through digital technologies, IoT devices, social media, and other digital channels. This data abundance presents businesses with opportunities to monetize their assets by analyzing and offering data-driven products or services. Cloud computing's adoption allows organizations to store and process large volumes of data affordably, enabling them to explore monetization opportunities. Insights on how AI is driving innovation, efficiency, and market growth- Request Sample! Market Challenges Insights into how AI is reshaping industries and driving growth- Download a Sample Report Segment Overview This data monetization market report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 Solution- Businesses today have an abundance of data from various sources, including customer interactions, IoT devices, and social media. This data presents an opportunity for organizations to extract valuable insights and monetize them effectively. Data monetization solutions enable businesses to transform their data into actionable products and services, such as personalized marketing campaigns, targeted recommendations, optimized pricing strategies, and improved inventory management. Rapid advancements in technologies like big data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud computing make data monetization more accessible and effective. Retail giants like Walmart and Amazon are already utilizing customer data to enhance the shopping experience and drive sales. The high adoption of data monetization solutions across industries will positively impact the growth of the global market in the forecast period. Download complimentary Sample Report to gain insights into AI's impact on market dynamics, emerging trends, and future opportunities- including forecast (2024-2028) and historic data (2017 - 2021) Research Analysis The Data Monetization Market refers to the business of extracting value from data through various monetization strategies. Enterprises are increasingly recognizing the value of their data and are seeking tools and processes to monetize it effectively. Business processes for data monetization include direct and indirect monetization, such as selling data to third parties or using it to enhance internal operations. Data monetization tools include AI, IoT, machine learning, and deep learning technologies, which enable the analysis and processing of large volumes of data. Business Intelligence (BI) and big data analytics are essential components of data monetization, providing insights to improve customer experience, sales and marketing, finance, and other areas. IT professionals play a crucial role in implementing data monetization strategies, ensuring data quality and structures are optimized for monetization. The market ecosystem includes various industries such as IT and telecom, energy and utilities, e-commerce, and finance. Data monetization can be implemented in the cloud or on-premise, offering flexibility to businesses. Direct data monetization involves selling data to third parties, while indirect monetization includes using data to enhance internal operations and customer service. Data monetization is transforming industries, from improving customer experience in e-commerce to optimizing operations in energy and utilities. The future of data monetization lies in the integration of advanced technologies and a customer-centric approach. Market Research Overview The Data Monetization Market refers to the business of extracting value from data through various processes and tools. Enterprises are leveraging data monetization to optimize business processes, enhance customer experience, and generate new revenue streams. Data monetization tools include AI, IoT, machine learning, and deep learning, among others, enabling Big Data analytics and Business Intelligence (BI). IT professionals focus on data structures and quality to ensure market ecosystem effectiveness. The Tools segment includes direct and indirect monetization processes, such as selling data to third parties or using it for internal purposes. Data types range from customer data to organizational data, with large enterprises and SMEs in various industry verticals, including telecommunication, healthcare, MSMEs, and e-commerce, adopting data monetization solutions. Digitization and enterprise rivalry drive the market, with cloud and on-premise solutions catering to diverse needs. Data monetization processes include internal and external monetization, impacting customer service, sales and marketing, finance, and more. Industries like IT and telecom, energy and utilities, and finance are significant contributors to the market's growth. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. 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The Washington Commanders are facing some uncertainty at the running back position due to injuries in Week 12 to Brian Robinson, Jr. (ankle) and Austin Ekeler (concussion protocol). In the meantime, they've signed Chris Rodriguez, Jr., who was just waived by the team days ago. Rodriguez was a sixth-round pick by the Commanders in 2023, and had spent most of the 2024 season on Washington's practice squad prior to this past week. Now he'll have a chance to join the active roster, and may be asked to play a featured role depending on the health of Robinson and Ekeler. Rodriguez has only appeared in four games for the Commanders this season, and only taken non-special teams snaps in two of them. In one of those games, against the New York Giants in Week 9, Rodriguez rushed 11 times for 52 yards. Jeremy McNichols would presumably get most of Washington's carries if both Robinson and Ekeler are unable to go on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, but Rodriguez would likely be asked to chip in with a sizable workload. It could be the best opportunity of his young career. What Rodriguez's signing means for Robinson and Ekeler is unclear. There's a chance that either of them could still play and Rodriguez's presence is merely precautionary. If not, though, it's next man up.Lucknow, Nov 24 (PTI) BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday alleged irregularities in voting in the recent Uttar Pradesh bypolls and said her party will not contest by-elections in the future, particularly in the state, “until the Election Commission takes measures to prevent fake voting”. The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also held the Yogi Adityanath-led state government responsible for the violence in Sambhal district over the survey of a mosque. Bypolls to nine Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh were held on November 20 and the results were declared on Saturday. The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) contested all the seats unsuccessfully. The BSP candidates were pushed to the third spot in seven seats while in two seats, they came fifth, even behind the Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) candidates. The party’s poor show led to the charge of being a “vote katwa” — a term meant to accuse it of cutting into the Samajwadi Party’s (SP) votes, especially in Katehari and Phulpur, in favour of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The Mayawati-led party posted its best performance in Katehari, where its candidate Amit Verma got 41,647 votes to emerge third. SP leaders alleged that the BSP helped the BJP’s Dharamraj Nishad win the seat by cutting into the votes of its candidate, Shobhawati Verma, who lost the contest by a margin of 34,514 votes. The BSP’s worst show was in Kundarki, where its candidate Rafatulla polled a meagre 1,099 votes. Ramveer Singh of the BJP won the seat, defeating SP’s Mohammad Rizwan by a massive margin of 1,44,791 votes. Singh received 1,70,371 votes against Rizwan’s 25,580 votes. “In the bypolls to the nine Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, there was widespread discussion about the votes cast and the results announced on Saturday. I am not saying this myself, it is a common perception among people that earlier, during elections conducted with ballot papers, fake votes were cast by misusing the system, often through fraud. “Now, similar practices are being carried out using EVMs (electronic voting machines), which is a matter of deep sorrow and concern for democracy,” Mayawati told a press conference here. These activities are now being executed more openly, especially during bypolls, she claimed. “We witnessed this in the Uttar Pradesh bypolls. Similar concerns have also been raised regarding the recent (Assembly) election in Maharashtra. This is a major warning bell for democracy in our country,” the BSP chief said. “Given this situation, our party has decided that until the Election Commission takes strict measures to prevent fake voting, we will not participate in any bypoll across the country, particularly in Uttar Pradesh. I am specifically referring to bypolls here,” she added. As far as the Lok Sabha and Assembly polls are concerned, there is a somewhat better safeguard because the fear of power changing hands makes the state machinery more cautious, Mayawati said. “In these elections, it is not guaranteed that the ruling party will retain power and there are chances that another party may take over. This fear keeps the government machinery somewhat restrained,” she added. Considering all these factors, the BSP will contest elections to the Lok Sabha, state assemblies and local bodies with full preparation and strength, Mayawati stressed. In the bypolls, the BJP and its ally, Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), won seven seats together while SP candidates emerged victorious in two. Mayawati noted that after the BSP formed an independent majority government in Uttar Pradesh in 2007, the Congress, the BJP and their “caste-based” allies became highly anxious. “They feared that if the BSP comes to power at the Centre, it would realise the incomplete dreams of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar and his follower, the respected Kanshi Ramji, in every aspect. To prevent this, these casteist parties — Congress, BJP and their associates — secretly colluded. “Together, they manipulated and used opportunistic, self-serving individuals from the Dalit community to create numerous parties. These parties are entirely funded by the same groups to serve their interests,” Mayawati claimed. This is why these parties travel with dozens of vehicles and even use helicopters and aeroplanes for their election campaigns. These things are widely discussed among the public, she said. The BSP, on the other hand, raises funds independently through memberships and other contributions. It is worth noting that these opposing parties are weakening the BSP for their political gains by fielding candidates who align with their interests, Mayawati said. “Furthermore, to strengthen these self-serving and opportunistic groups, our opponents are even transferring their votes to them and ensuring that one or two MPs or MLAs from such groups get elected in each state,” she claimed. “Therefore, it is imperative for Dalits, Adivasis and other backward communities not to waste even a single vote on these selfish and opportunistic parties,” the BSP chief said. Mayawati pointed out that this pattern was witnessed in the recent Assembly polls in Haryana, Maharashtra and Jharkhand as well as in the Uttar Pradesh bypolls. She blamed the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh for the unrest in Sambhal. “Following Saturday’s unexpected bypoll results in the state, there has been significant tension in Sambhal district and the entire Moradabad division. In such a situation, the administration should have postponed the survey of mosque and temple properties in Sambhal to maintain peace. “Instead, the survey conducted on Sunday has led to unrest and violence, for which the Uttar Pradesh government and administration are entirely responsible. This is highly condemnable. Such actions should have been carried out peacefully by involving both sides, which was not done. I appeal to the people of Sambhal to maintain peace and order in these challenging times,” Mayawati said. 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SAO PAULO (Reuters): Brazilian meatpackers have reportedly stopped supplying meat to the Carrefour group in Brazil after the retailer’s global CEO vowed to keep South American meat off its shelves in France in solidarity with French farmers, according to local media reports that cited anonymous industry sources. One of the reports said the interruption in meat supplies has already affected 150 stores of the retailer in Brazil, naming JBS and Marfrig among the companies which allegedly interrupted deliveries. Carrefour dismissed the reports as “unfounded.” The French retailer told Reuters on Sunday that meat supplies are normal at its local stores, denying any shortages and calling the reports “misinformation.” Meat lobby ABPA, which represents large Brazilian pork and chicken processors, did not have an immediate comment. JBS and Marfrig declined to comment. Beef industry group Abiec did not confirm the interruption of supplies, referring to a previous statement last week in which it called Carrefour’s plan to ban South American meat as “contradictory.” Abiec said Carrefour Brasil operates 1,200 stores in the country that sell mostly domestic beef. Brazil’s government also blasted Carrefour for the plan to ban South American meat. Brazilian Agriculture Minister Carlos Favaro called the pledge part of an “orchestrated action” by French companies to sabotage the trade pact between the European Union and Mercosur nations. In a social media post addressed to leaders of France’s farm lobbies, Carrefour’s CEO Alexandre Bompard said the EU-Mercosur deal presented the “risk of meat production spilling over into the French market (and) failing to meet its requirements and standards.” “Carrefour’s adoption of a protectionist stance in defense of French farmers undermines its own business and exposes the European market to shortage risks,” Abiec said in reaction to Bompard’s post.