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At the stroke of midnight, it finally went live! The much-anticipated launch of the new server caused a frenzy among global users, resulting in a monumental surge in traffic that even the most robust systems struggled to handle.Spotify Unveils Taylor Swift’s New Exclusive Player By Curious about latest milestone? The global music icon has launched an exclusive Spotify player, celebrating her record-breaking achievements and dominance in the streaming world. Known for her unmatched artistry, Swift continues to captivate fans and push boundaries. Here’s a quick look at her new Spotify feature and its significance for listeners everywhere. Taylor Swift’s new exclusive player on Spotify is available Taylor Swift’s new exclusive player has on Spotify, celebrating her status as the platform’s most-streamed artist in 2024. This feature introduces custom animations on the Spotify play button when listeners enjoy her songs, reflecting the eras of her discography. Fans, often referred to as Swifties, can engage with this immersive experience tailored to highlight Swift’s global musical influence. The launch coincides with Swift’s record-breaking achievements on Spotify. In 2024, she amassed over 26.6 billion streams, making her the platform’s most-streamed artist for the second consecutive year. Her album The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology broke streaming records, becoming the most-streamed album globally. The initiative exemplifies Spotify’s innovative approach to enhancing user engagement and celebrating artists’ milestones. This interactive feature aligns with Spotify’s Wrapped 2024 campaign, which also introduced partnerships with Snapchat. Fans can explore Taylor-themed AR experiences and purchase Wrapped bracelets featuring a Global Top Artist Badge charm. These integrations underline Spotify’s strategy to deepen connections between artists and their audiences through technological creativity. Taylor Swift’s collaboration with Spotify demonstrates the platform’s commitment to amplifying cultural moments through personalized experiences. As her influence extends beyond music, including ventures into pop culture and partnerships, this exclusive player symbolizes her unparalleled impact on the entertainment industry. With innovations like these, Spotify sets a new standard for artist-centric features, solidifying its position as a leading music streaming service. Taylor Swift’s player reflects the synergy between her artistic legacy and Spotify’s cutting-edge technology, offering fans a unique way to celebrate her achievements. Vritti Johar, Content Writer at ComingSoon.net, fuses her cinema passion with sharp content creation skills. When she's off-duty, you'll find her exploring the world through art and photography, always feeding her creative side. Share article
It is essential for leaders and managers to recognize the significance of personal events such as bereavement and to show compassion and support to their employees during difficult times. Taking time off to attend a funeral is a basic human right and a necessary component of the healing process for individuals coping with loss. By mocking or downplaying the importance of such leave, leaders not only undermine the morale and trust within their team but also create a toxic work environment that is detrimental to employee well-being and productivity.
Published 6:39 pm Saturday, November 30, 2024 By Data Skrive The injury report for the Cleveland Cavaliers (17-3) ahead of their game against the Boston Celtics (16-3) currently includes three players. The Celtics have four injured players listed on the report. The matchup is slated for 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, December 1. Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. The Cavaliers are coming off of a 117-101 loss to the Hawks in their last game on Friday. In the Cavaliers’ loss, Darius Garland led the way with a team-high 29 points (adding three rebounds and five assists). In their most recent outing on Friday, the Celtics claimed a 138-129 victory over the Bulls. Jayson Tatum scored 35 points in the Celtics’ victory, leading the team. 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It underlines the need for vigilance, transparency, and accountability in the pursuit of justice and the preservation of the rule of law.CALGARY, Alberta – Minnesota Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury bounded down the tunnel and onto the ice for his 1,000th NHL start and what was presumably the final start of his career in the home rink of the Edmonton Oilers — a team he’d beaten 16 times previously in his career. ADVERTISEMENT He corralled one of the dozens of pucks strewn around the ice and fired toward the cage he would soon be guarding. But his attempt at an empty-net goal was foiled when the puck he had shot hit another puck at the top of the crease and both slid to the corners of the rink. It was just the first thing that would go wrong for the guy teammates lovingly call “Flower” on this night. Less than 30 seconds into the game, he swung at a puck bouncing in his direction all the way from the red line. He missed, and the Oilers led 1-0 on a fluke that had the Rogers Place crowd roaring and smiling. After the initial shock wore off, Fleury was smiling too. “I haven’t played in so long, I wanted to do well and help the team, and at the beginning to let that one in, I was mad for a little bit and then I just laughed. It was so stupid,” he said following Minnesota’s 5-3 win, which gave him a 4-0-1 record for the season. “The guys came by and they gave me a tap, and they laughed and kind of made it a little lighter. And they battled well, nobody sat back.” ADVERTISEMENT Just under 60 minutes of game time later, Flower was the one grinning in the Wild locker room as Minnesota won its ninth road game in a dozen opportunities. Fleury finished with 28 saves, and the other two Edmonton goals both went off the skates of Wild defenders. In the first period, he made a sprawling poke-check save to thwart Oilers star Connor McDavid’s rush to the net that had the Edmonton crowd primed to explode again. It was the 1,030th appearance in an NHL game for Fleury, moving him past Patrick Roy into third in the NHL record books for most games played by a goalie. He will turn 40 on Thanksgiving Day and has been in the league since 2003, after the Penguins made him the first-overall pick in that summer’s draft. But with Filip Gustavsson off to a fantastic start as the Wild’s mainstay in the crease, and Jesper Wallstedt waiting in the wings (in Iowa) presumably as the franchise’s goalie of the future, Fleury finds himself in a new role: backup goalie. Perhaps the only time his ever-present smile seemed forced following the win in Edmonton was when Fleury pointed out, on two occasions, that it was his first start in three weeks, since a win at San Jose on Nov. 7. ADVERTISEMENT Minnesota coach John Hynes reiterated on Friday afternoon that there was, for a brief moment, a thought that the Wild would carry three goalies — Gustavsson, Fleury and Wallstedt — for a time in October, meaning there would be two backups, or a rotation plus a third stringer. It didn’t work out that way. “Gus and Flower played well. Wally played well. But based on contracts and things like that and where everyone’s at in their career, Wally went down and played (in Iowa) and he’s doing a good job now and has found his game,” Hynes said. “But Flower’s playing really well and Gus is playing really well. So, it hasn’t been that he’s...the understudy. It’s just, here’s what we need to do everyday and then we’ll try to let you know when we’re going to start. Sometimes, it might be in advance. Sometimes, it might be a little closer to the game.” Fleury has made it clear that this will be the final season of his career, so like a rare flower that only blooms once in a while, seeing one of his remaining starts is worth seeking out. Of course, with the Wild defying expectations, the team’s fanbase is clearly hoping this flower keeps blooming well into May or even June. ADVERTISEMENT ______________________________________________________ This story was written by one of our partner news agencies. Forum Communications Company uses content from agencies such as Reuters, Kaiser Health News, Tribune News Service and others to provide a wider range of news to our readers. Learn more about the news services FCC uses here .
Rasmus Hojlund scored twice after coming off the bench and Manchester United rallied to beat Viktoria Plzen 2-1 in the Europa League on Thursday. The Denmark striker netted in the 88th minute after collecting Bruno Fernandes' pass off a free kick to seal the victory and put United into the top eight of the standings. Hojlund replaced Marcus Rashford in the 56th and scored an equalizer six minutes later after Amad Diallo's shot was deflected by goalkeeper Martin Jedlička into his path for an easy finish. The 21-year-old Hojlund also scored twice in the previous round, when United beat Norwegian team Bodø/Glimt 3-2, and has five goals in his six appearances in the second-tier competition. “It feels good to have scored two goals but I am more happy with the win,” Hojlund said. "My instructions? Go out there and score two goals! Just to use my qualities, run the channels and be assertive in front of goal.” United had come off two straight losses in the English Premier League, 2-0 away to Arsenal, and 3-2 at Old Trafford to Nottingham Forest that left the club 13th and eight points adrift of the top four as progress looked slow under new coach Ruben Amorim. Matěj Vydra, who previously played for Burnley and Watford, opened the scoring three minutes into the second half. United has 12 points from six games after three wins and three draws in Europa League play — good enough for seventh place. The top eight qualify directly to the Round of 16. The teams placed No. 9 to No. 24 go into a two-legged playoff. Tottenham continued to show inconsistent form in a 1-1 draw at Rangers, leaving the north London team in ninth place. The Scottish side is eighth. Substitute Dejan Kulusevski was fed by fellow substitute Dominic Solanke to score 15 minutes before time and salvage a point at Ibrox Stadium. Spurs were held 2-2 at home by Roma in the previous round and lost 3-2 to Galatasaray before. The draw came after losing 4-3 to Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday. Hamza Igamane netted for Rangers at the start of the second half off a cross from James Tavernier in what was a return to Glasgow for Spurs coach Ange Postecoglou, who led Celtic for two seasons. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and veteran Pedro Rodríguez scored one each for Lazio in the second half to defeat Ajax 3-1 in Amsterdam and move to the top of the standings with 16 points from six games. Bilbao is level on points but in second on goal difference. Anderlecht beat Slavia 2-1 in Prague to move into third place. Lyon jumped to fourth by beating Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2. The German team is fifth. Among other results, substitute Sergio Peña equalized in stoppage time for Malmö to hold unbeaten Galatasaray 2-2. The Turkish club is sixth in the standings. PAOK routed Ferencvaros 5-0. Roma showed signs of improvement by beating Braga 3-0 for a second straight victory that came after the struggling club earned its first win under new coach Claudio Ranieri, 4-1 over visiting Lecce in Serie A. Braga goalkeeper Matheus received a red card in the 68th with the score 2-0. Rangers host Tottenham later Thursday. Conference League A youthful Chelsea lineup made the most of a long trip to Kazakhstan by beating Astana 3-1 to stay perfect in the UEFA Conference League. Marc Guiu struck twice within five minutes early in the first half. The 18-year-old forward opened the scoring on a solo effort in the 14th and added his second after meeting a cross from Pedro Neto from the right in freezing conditions in the city of Almaty. Guiu, who joined Chelsea from Barcelona this summer, has scored three in the competition. Renato Veiga, who is 21, headed home the third before Marin Tomasov scored for the hosts late in the first half. Neto was the only player to remain from the squad that beat Tottenham 4-3 on Sunday to move to second in the Premier League. Chelsea has 15 points atop the standings of third-tier competition with one more game to play in the league phase. Fiorentina crushed LASK 7-0 and Legia Warsaw lost 2-1 at home to Lugano. Swedish team Djurgarden beat Vikingur 2-1 in Iceland. ___ AP soccer: Karel Janicek, The Associated PressThe game began with both sides showing incredible determination and skill, with Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Dortmund's Jadon Sancho leading the charge for their respective teams. The match swung back and forth, with both sides creating numerous scoring opportunities.
Today, the sculpture stands as a solemn tribute to the resilience and selflessness of the father’s younger brother, a testament to the enduring spirit of the people of Ravenswood. Visitors from far and wide come to pay their respects and to reflect on the depths of human suffering and the power of sacrifice.Minor league pitchers Luis Moreno, Alejandro Crisostomo suspended after positive drug testsTitle: Chief Prosecutor in Heilongjiang Caught Soliciting Prostitution: Resume Taken Down, Official Response Pending
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EL EJIDO has become the national leader in Poinsettia production, growing 72 per cent of the province’s total. El Ejido: Spain’s Poinsettia capital With more than 2 million of these festive flowers produced each year, the town has truly earned its place as Spain’s Christmas Poinsettia capital. Most Read on Euro Weekly News Vital A-334 Road reopens with temporary detour after DANA flood damage Vera celebrates 'Best Blue Destination 2024' award with year-round activities for all Hundreds rally in Almería to end gender-based violence Semilleros Laimund: Innovation in Poinsettia production During a recent visit to Semilleros Laimund, a nursery with over 30 years of experience, El Ejido’s mayor, Francisco Góngora, celebrated the company’s remarkable growth and innovative spirit. Semilleros Laimund first began growing Poinsettias in 1989, starting with just 2,000 plants. Today, it produces around 350,000 of these iconic Christmas flowers annually at its El Ejido and Níjar facilities. Supporting local: The economic impact of Poinsettia farming Mayor Góngora encouraged local residents to bring the holiday spirit into their homes by purchasing Poinsettias grown right in their own town. With 17 producers in El Ejido, the town leads the way in ornamental flowers, and supporting local production helps strengthen the community’s economy. Poinsettias with purpose: Empowering communities through AgroIntegra The mayor also visited ‘AgroIntegra,’ a workshop run by the Down El Ejido association, where participants gain skills in this industry. This plan helps boost their independence and social skills, making a real difference in the lives of those involved, especially as the Christmas season draws near. The History Behind Decorating with Poinsettias at Christmas Poinsettias have become a popular symbol of Christmas, thanks to their red and green leaves, which evoke the colors of the holiday season. The connection between Poinsettias and Christmas dates back to 16th-century Mexico, where the plant was known as ‘Nochebuena’ or ‘Holy Night,’ referring to Christmas Eve. According to legend, a poor girl who had no gift to give to the Christ child on Christmas Eve gathered weeds from the side of the road. When she placed them at the altar, the weeds miraculously transformed into beautiful red flowers. The plant was later named after Joel Poinsett, the U.S. ambassador to Mexico in the early 1800s, who brought the plant to the United States and began cultivating it. Today, the Poinsettia remains a beloved decoration during the holiday season, symbolising the spirit of giving and the beauty of Christmas. Read more Almeria news, articles and events hereEric Trump's remarks come at a time when cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum are gaining widespread popularity and acceptance worldwide. The decentralized and secure nature of blockchain technology has positioned cryptocurrencies as a viable alternative to traditional banking systems. With the potential to revolutionize the way we conduct financial transactions, cryptocurrencies offer greater transparency, lower costs, and increased efficiency.
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ANN ARBOR, Michigan (AP) — Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant is skipping his final college season to enter the NFL draft. Grant, a key part of the Wolverines' 2023 national championship team, announced his decision Thursday on X, formerly known as Twitter. Fellow Michigan interior lineman Mason Graham had already declared for the draft. Both are projected as likely first-round picks. The 6-foot-3, 339-pound Grant was a third-team Associated Press All-American. He had 32 tackles, 6 1/2 tackles for loss and a pair of fumble recoveries. Grant helped Michigan upset Ohio State in the Big Ten regular-season finale, making four tackles. Cornerback Will Johnson and tight end Colston Loveland have also declared for the draft leading up to Michigan's game against No. 11 Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football The Associated Press
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By DARLENE SUPERVILLE WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he is “so proud” that a women’s health research initiative he launched last year at his wife’s urging has already invested nearly $1 billion because a healthy female population improves U.S. prosperity. “That’s a fact,” he said in closing remarks at the first White House Conference on Women’s Health Research. “We haven’t gotten that through to the other team yet,” Biden said, referencing President-elect Donald Trump and his incoming administration. Trump’s three conservative nominees to the Supreme Court from his first term as president voted to overturn a woman’s constitutional right to an abortion . Democrats campaigned on reproductive rights and women’s health issues in this year’s elections. Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for Trump’s transition team, said the president-elect will keep his promise to improve health in the U.S. “President Trump campaigned on making America healthy again for ALL Americans including men, women, and children, and he will deliver on that promise,” Leavitt said in an email. Women make up half of the U.S. population, about 168 million people, but medical research into their unique health circumstances has largely been underfunded and understudied, officials have said. Jill Biden has said she brought the idea for the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research to the president after Maria Shriver, herself a women’s health advocate and member of the influential Kennedy political family, brought it to her. The first lady told the researchers, advocates, and business and philanthropic leaders attending the conference that she will keep pressing the issue after she leaves her role. “My work doesn’t stop in January when Joe and I leave this house,” she said. “I will keep building alliances, like the ones that brought us here today, and I will keep pushing for funding for innovative research.” The first lady said the U.S. economy loses about $1.8 billion in working time every year because of how menopause affects women. And she is interested in learning more about extreme morning sickness during pregnancy. “I heard this a couple weeks ago and I was particularly interested because my own granddaughter was going through the same thing, ’cause we’re going to be great-grandparents,” Jill Biden said. 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Since its launch, the women’s health research initiative has attracted nearly $1 billion in federal funding, including from the Defense Department and National Institutes of Health. “In one year, everybody in this room kicked butt,” Shriver said at the conference. “Not until the Bidens did anyone ever think to make women’s health and research a priority for the federal government, so let that sink in.” President Biden closed the conference with a nod to the influence of his wife, who, after her remarks, sat in the front row beside their daughter Ashley Biden, who runs a women’s shelter in Philadelphia. ‘You stepped up kid,” Biden told the first lady. Then he told the audience, “In case you wonder, when she speaks, I listen.”The incident has sparked a debate about the need for improved security measures for individuals in high-profile positions. The vulnerability of individuals like Angela Lee highlights the importance of ensuring the safety and protection of those who hold influential roles in society.Actor Ryan Guzman has been playing the role of Eddie Diaz in the hit procedural drama TV series “9-1-1” on ABC for the past six seasons. Guzman has been killing it on this show and this role, and he has easily become the heart and soul of “9-1-1.” At the end of the seventh season, Eddie was secretly dating a woman who looked like his late wife. Eddie’s son, Christopher (played by a superb Gavin McHugh ), who has cerebral palsy got so upset when he saw Eddie with her that he chose to live with his grandparents in El Paso, Texas, for the indefinite future. Christopher then subsequently cut off any contact with Eddie. In the beginning of the current season (Season 8), Guzman has grown a thick mustache, which is symbolic as a coping mechanism for his complex character Eddie dealing with the damaged relationship between him and his son. Compliments to the show’s screenwriters for writing these characters material that they can really sink their teeth into. The family dynamics between father and son (Eddie and Christopher) are so raw, authentic, and they hit the audience like a shot in the heart. Two episodes ago, Eddie attended confession and professed his guilt concerning Christopher but initially rejected the priest’s suggestions of penance, and rightfully so. Eddie subsequently runs into the priest in public, who discerns that Eddie’s new mustache is a disguise for his woes. Eddie shaves his mustache and does the risky business dance at home as a show of self-liberation. When Buck ( Oliver Stark ) arrives home, they both drink in silence. In the mid-season finale , Eddie and Brad (Callum Blue) talk about fatherhood and their sons in a moving episode. In the scene when Buck goes over to Eddie’s house, Stark is a revelation as he is caught off guard when he learns that Eddie is considering moving to El Paso to be closer to his son Christopher. While Buck is clearly surprised to hear this, he tries to put on a brave face for his dear friend. Overall, it is neat to watch the evolution of Ryan Guzman’s character grow in “9-1-1.” Ryan Guzman proves that he is one of the most versatile and underrated actors of our generation, where his acting runs the gamut in this series, and he makes us feel every emotion imaginable. Bravo. Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News.Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 21,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.In the aftermath of the chaotic launch, lessons were learned, and improvements were made to ensure that such an overwhelming response would not be repeated in the future. The team remained committed to providing an unparalleled user experience, continuously striving to innovate and enhance the server to meet the evolving needs of its global user base.
The announcement of the layoffs has sparked concerns among employees, labor unions, and industry observers, with many expressing their disappointment and frustration over the decision. Some critics have called for alternative solutions to be explored, such as cost-cutting measures, revenue-generating initiatives, or partnership opportunities with other companies.Assassin's Creed Shadows' Canon Mode Can Make Story Decisions For You - IGN Daily Fix