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In a statement announcing his candidacy, Klavan expressed his vision for the future of Estonian football, outlining plans to enhance grassroots development, improve facilities and infrastructure, and strengthen the national team's performance on the international stage. He emphasized the importance of fostering a culture of excellence and professionalism at all levels of the game to elevate Estonian football to new heights.
After the ruthless dismissal of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the tension and anxiety among Manchester United staff have reached new heights. The departure of Solskjaer, affectionately known as "Ole" by the fans and players, has left a void in the heart of the club that seems insurmountable. The decision to part ways with the Norwegian manager, following a series of disappointing results and underwhelming performances, has sent shockwaves through Old Trafford and beyond.
The concert itself was nothing short of spectacular. Jay Chou, known for his electrifying stage presence and hit songs, mesmerized the audience with his powerful vocals and signature musical style. Yamashita Tomohisa, a beloved singer and actor in his own right, added to the excitement with a surprise guest appearance during the concert. The crowd went wild as the two artists performed a duet together, showcasing their combined charisma and talent.
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Following his retirement from playing, Klavan has set his sights on a new challenge - running for the position of Estonian Football Association President. With a strong desire to contribute to the development and growth of football in his home country, Klavan believes that he can make a positive impact by leading the national football governing body.
In the world of professional tennis, the competition is fierce, and only the best of the best are recognized for their exceptional achievements. While Zheng Qinxin may have missed out on the WTA Player of the Year award this time, her talent and potential are undeniable. As for Serena Sabalenka, her win is well-deserved, and she will undoubtedly continue to inspire fans around the world with her extraordinary performances on the court.With a mix of loyalists and newcomers, Trump's selection of individuals for key cabinet positions has stirred both controversy and intrigue. From former aides to staunch supporters, the incoming lineup is seen as a reflection of Trump's ongoing influence within the Republican Party and his determination to leave a lasting impact on American politics.
One of the key issues at the center of the investigation is NVIDIA's proposed acquisition of Arm, a British semiconductor design company that licenses its technology to a wide range of companies, including NVIDIA's competitors. The deal, valued at $40 billion, has faced scrutiny from regulators around the world, including the UK and China, amid concerns that it could stifle competition and innovation in the semiconductor industry.WASHINGTON — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday because of a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators cleared American flights to get airborne about an hour after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a national ground stop for the airline. The order, which prevented planes from taking off, was issued at the airline's request after it experienced trouble with its flight operating system, or FOS. The airline blamed technology from one of its vendors. As a result, flights were delayed across American's major hubs, with only 36% of the airline's 3,901 domestic and international flights leaving on time, according to Cirium, an aviation analytics company; 51 flights were canceled. An American Airlines employee wearing looks toward quiet check-in counters Tuesday in the American terminal at Miami International Airport in Miami. Dennis Tajer, a spokesperson for the Allied Pilots Association, a union representing American Airlines pilots, said the airline told pilots at 7 a.m. Eastern that there was an outage affecting the FOS system. It handles different types of airline operations, including dispatch, flight planning, passenger boarding, as well as an airplane's weight and balance data, he said. Some components of FOS went down in the past, but a systemwide outage is rare, Tajer said. Hours after the ground stop was lifted, Tajer said the union had not heard about "chaos out there beyond just the normal heavy travel day." He said officials were watching for cascading effects, such as staffing problems. On social media, however, customers expressed frustration with delays that caused them or their family members to miss connecting flights. One person asked if American planned to hold flights for passengers to make connections, while others complained about the lack of assistance they said they received from the airline or gate agents. Travelers wait in line for security checks Tuesday at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles. Bobby Tighe, a real estate agent from Florida, said he would miss a family Christmas Eve party in New York because his American flight was repeatedly delayed. The delays made him miss a connecting flight, leaving him the choice of going to his destination — Westchester, N.Y. — on Christmas Day or taking another flight to Newark, N.J., scheduled to land Tuesday evening. He chose the latter. "I'm just going to take an Uber or Lyft to the airport I was originally supposed to go to, pick up my rental car and kind of restart everything tomorrow," Tighe said. He said his girlfriend was "going through the same exact situation" on her way from Dallas to New York. Cirium noted the vast majority of flights departed within two hours of their scheduled departure time. A similar percentage — 39% — arrived at their destinations as scheduled. Dallas-Fort Worth, New York's Kennedy Airport and Charlotte, North Carolina, saw the greatest number of delays, Cirium said. Washington, Chicago and Miami experienced considerably fewer delays. Meanwhile, the flight-tracking site FlightAware reported that 4,058 flights entering or leaving the U.S., or serving domestic destinations, were delayed, with 76 flights canceled. The site did not post any American Airlines flights Tuesday morning, but it showed in the afternoon that 961 American flights were delayed. Amid the travel problems, significant rain and snow were expected in the Pacific Northwest at least into Christmas Day. Showers and thunderstorms were developing in the South. Freezing rain was reported in the Mid-Atlantic region near Baltimore and Washington, and snow fell in New York. An American Airlines employee wearing a Santa Claus hat walks through the American terminal Tuesday at Miami International Airport in Miami. Because the holiday travel period lasts weeks, airports and airlines typically have smaller peak days than they do during the rush around Thanksgiving, but the grind of one hectic day followed by another takes a toll on flight crews. And any hiccups — a winter storm or a computer outage — can snowball into massive disruptions. That is how Southwest Airlines stranded 2 million travelers in December 2022, and Delta Air Lines suffered a smaller but significant meltdown after a worldwide technology outage in July caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. Many flights during the holidays are sold out, which makes cancellations even more disruptive than during slower periods. That is especially true for smaller budget airlines that have fewer flights and fewer options for rebooking passengers. Only the largest airlines, including American, Delta and United, have "interline agreements" that let them put stranded customers on another carrier's flights. This will be the first holiday season since a Transportation Department rule took effect that requires airlines to give customers automatic cash refunds for canceled or significantly delayed flights. Passengers still can ask to get rebooked, which is often a better option than a refund during peak travel periods. That's because finding a last-minute flight on another airline tends to be expensive. American Airlines employees check in travelers Tuesday in the American terminal at Miami International Airport in Miami. An American spokesperson said Tuesday was not a peak travel day for the airline — with about 2,000 fewer flights than the busiest days — so it had somewhat of a buffer to manage the delays. The Transportation Security Administration said it expected to screen 40 million passengers through Jan. 2. About 90% of Americans traveling far from home over the holidays will be in cars, according to AAA. Gasoline prices are similar to last year. The nationwide average Thursday was $3.04 a gallon, down from $3.13 a year ago, according to AAA. "It's not the destination, it's the journey," said American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson. Ralph clearly was not among the travellers on one of more than 350 cancelled or 1,400 delayed flights after a worldwide tech outage caused by an update to Crowdstrike's "Falcon Sensor" software in July of 2023. U.S. airlines carried nearly 863 million travellers in 2023, with Canadian carriers accounting for another 150 million, many of whom experienced lost luggage, flight delays, cancellations, or were bumped off their flights. It's unclear how many of them were compensated for these inconveniences. Suffice it to say, posting a crabby rant on social media might temporarily soothe anger, but it won't put wasted money back in pockets. Money.ca shares what to know in order to be compensated for the three most common air travel headaches. Bags elected to go on a vacay without you? Check off the following: If you expect a large payout, think again. Tariffs (air carrier contracts) limit the compensation amounts for "loss of, damage to, or the delay in delivery of baggage or other personal property." In the case of Air Canada, the maximum payout is $1,500 per passenger in the currency of the country where the baggage was processed. To raise that limit, purchase a Declaration of Higher Value for each leg of the trip. The charge is $0.50 for each $100, in which case the payout limit is $2,500. For Delta Air Lines, passengers are entitled to up to $3,800 in baggage compensation, though how much you'll receive depends on your flight. Delta will pay up to $2,080 for delayed, lost, and damaged baggage for international travellers, almost half of what U.S. domestic passengers can claim. If your flight is marked delayed for more than 30 minutes, approach the gate agent and politely request food and hotel vouchers to be used within the airport or nearby. Different air carriers and jurisdictions have their own compensation policies when flights are delayed or cancelled. For example, under European Union rules, passengers may receive up to 600 Euros, even when travelling on a non-EU carrier. Similarly, the DOT states that travellers are entitled to a refund "if the airline cancelled a flight, regardless of the reason, and the consumer chooses not to travel." However, US rules regarding delays are complicated. Some air carriers, such as Air Canada, do not guarantee their flight schedules. They're also not liable for cancellations or changes due to "force majeure" such as weather conditions or labour disruptions. If the delay is overnight, only out-of-town passengers will be offered hotel accommodation. Nevertheless, many airlines do offer some compensation for the inconvenience. If your flight is marked delayed for more than 30 minutes, approach the gate agent and politely request food and hotel vouchers to be used within the airport or nearby. In terms of cash compensation, what you'll get can differ significantly based on things like departure location, time, carrier, and ticket class. The DOT offers a helpful delay and cancellations dashboard designed to keep travellers informed about their compensation rights. The dashboard is particularly helpful because, as the DOT states on its website, "whether you are entitled to a refund depends on a lot of factors—such as the length of the delay, the length of the flight, and your particular circumstances." The Canadian Transportation Agency is proposing air passenger protection regulations that guarantee financial compensation to travellers experiencing flight delays and cancellations, with the level of compensation varying depending on the situation and how much control the air carrier had. The proposed regulations include the following: The airline is obligated to complete the passenger's itinerary. If the new ticket is for a lower class of service, the air carrier would have to refund the cost difference; if the booking is in a higher class of service, passengers cannot be charged extra. If the passenger declines the ticket, the airline must give a full refund, in addition to the prescribed compensation. For overnight delays, the air carrier needs to provide hotel accommodation and transportation free-of-charge. Again, if you are unsatisfied, the Canadian Transportation Agency or Department of Transportation may advocate on your behalf. Passengers get bumped because airlines overbook. When this happens, the air carrier must compensate you. For international flights in the US, the rate is 200% of your one-way fare to your final destination, with a $675 maximum. If the airline does not make travel arrangements for you, the payout is 400% of your one-way fare to a maximum of $1,350. To qualify, you must check-in by the stated deadline, which on international flights can be up to 3 hours ahead. Keep in mind that if you accept the cash, you are no longer entitled to any further compensation, nor are you guaranteed to be rebooked on a direct flight or similar type of seat. Don't be too quick to give up your boarding pass. Negotiate for the best compensation deal that would include cash, food and hotel vouchers, flight upgrade, lounge passes, as well as mileage points. But avoid being too greedy—if the gate attendant is requesting volunteers and you wait too long, you'll miss the offer. According to Air Canada's tariff, if a passenger is involuntarily bumped, they'll receive $200, in cash or bank draft, for up to a two-hour delay; $400 for a 2-6 hours delay; and $800 if the delay is over six hours. (Air Canada was forced to raise its payouts in 2013 due to passenger complaints.) The new rules would raise the payout significantly: $900 for up to six hours; $1,800 for 6-9; and $2,400 for more than nine hours, all to be paid within 48 hours. Statistically speaking, Delta Airlines is the carrier most likely to bump. A few years ago, Delta raised its payout maximum to $9,950, while United Airlines tops out at $10,000. This story was produced by Money.ca and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!
'Dark era' over, Bowling Green sizes up Arkansas State in 68 Ventures BowlBowling Green coach Scot Loeffler is happy for the seniors on his roster who persevered through what he called the program's "dark era." The Falcons' senior class would love nothing more than to go out with a win in the 68 Ventures Bowl against Arkansas State on Thursday in Mobile, Ala. Bowling Green (7-5) last won a bowl game in 2014. The program suffered seven straight losing seasons from 2016-22, exceeding four wins just once before its recent turnaround. "I'm super proud of the guys that have been part of this program for four, five and six years," Loeffler said, per the Toledo Blade. "They were part of the dark era, as I would say, and they really have made this place a competitive, hard-working, do-right program." One subplot is star tight end Harold Fannin Jr.'s pursuit of multiple FBS records. Fannin enters the bowl game with 100 receptions for 1,342 yards and nine touchdowns. If he gains just 11 yards against Arkansas State, Fannin will break Jace Amaro's single-season record for tight ends set in 2013. Fannin is also 12 catches away from setting the single-season receptions record at the position (James Casey, 111, 2008). Fannin was the first tight end in FBS history to be named a conference's player of the year when the Mid-American Conference gave him the honor. "He's phenomenal. Phenomenal athlete, really good guy, too," Falcons linebacker Brock Horne said. "... Obviously, he helped out the team a ton, and just looking forward to him putting the orange and brown on one more time and having a good bowl game." "He needs to go to the National Football League as fast as he can," Loeffler added. Arkansas State (7-5) won four of its final six games in the regular season to join the ranks of the bowl-eligible. The Red Wolves' last winning season was 2019, which was capped off by their most recent bowl win. It's been their best showing under coaching veteran Butch Jones, who's led Cincinnati and Tennessee to bowl victories before. "We have to be better than we were (at Monday's practice) from a fundamental execution standpoint, from a habit standpoint," Jones said. "All that goes into playing winning football. But I like our mindset so far." Arkansas State's Jaylen Raynor threw for 2,562 yards with 14 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Zak Wallace led a multipronged rushing attack with 622 yards and 10 touchdowns. The greater concern is the Red Wolves' defense, which allowed 32.3 points per game and 460.7 yards per game, the latter ranking sixth-to-worst in FBS. "Obviously we've been decimated up front in the defensive line with some season-ending injuries," Jones said. "But right now, we're as healthy as we can possibly be since going through a long season." Bowling Green, conversely, allowed just 20.3 points per game. Falcons quarterback Connor Bazelak passed for 2,654 yards and 15 touchdowns this season. Terion Stewart led the ground game with 890 yards and six scores. --Field Level MediaIn this time of grief and shock, the online community has come together to mourn the loss of a beloved influencer and advocate for greater safety and security for content creators. The tragic fate of the American influencer serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that can lurk behind the glamorous façade of social media fame. May her memory serve as a call to action for better protection and support for internet personalities worldwide.
In conclusion, the disappearance of Bo Mou is a stark reminder of the dangers of online rumors and misinformation. It is up to each and every one of us to do our part in combating this harmful trend, to ensure that the online environment remains a place of trust, reliability, and authenticity. Let us all work together towards this common goal, for the benefit of society as a whole.
A $42 million grant from the California Energy Commission will help construct a long-duration battery storage facility at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to provide backup power at the base and enhance the resiliency of the state’s electric grid. Expected to be operational in summer 2027, the facility will be installed at the base’s Haybarn Energy Reliability Center. It will initially provide 6 megawatts and 48 megawatt-hours of battery storage that emits no greenhouse gases. Eventually, the facility plans to expand to provide 50 megawatts and 400 megawatt-hours of electricity. The project plans to use zinc-based liquid batteries produced by Eos Energy Enterprises that are considered safer than lithium-ion batteries that in some cases have led to fires and thermal runaway — a condition in which batteries overheat, ignite and spread from one battery to another. “These projects are more than just an investment, they’re a shared commitment to a stronger, cleaner future,” Meredith Berger, assistant secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations and Environment , said in a statement. “By integrating these advanced storage systems, the Marine Corps can more efficiently manage energy demand, ensure continuity of operations during grid outages and reduce dependency on traditional fuels.” The $42 million grant is the largest ever awarded by the energy commission’s Long-Duration Energy Storage Program that invests in demonstrations of technologies that don’t use lithium-ion and also promotes batteries that can send electricity to the grid for eight hours or more. Typical battery storage has an industry standard discharge of just two to four hours. So far, the energy commission has dispersed $170 million to seven projects via its Long-Duration Energy Storage Program. “Long-duration and multi-day energy storage technologies will help California achieve its clean energy goals by enhancing how we store power generated by renewable resources,” said CEC Chair David Hochschild . The Camp Pendleton facility will bolster the statewide power grid when it’s not providing backup power to the base, while also replacing much of the fossil-fuel energy used now. The grant was awarded to International Electric Power , an independent power company based in Pittsburgh. “This project is cutting edge and innovative,” the company’s CEO, Peter Dailey , said in a statement. California policymakers have set a target to produce 100% of the state’s electricity from carbon-free sources by 2045, if not sooner , and energy storage is considered a key piece to meet that goal. Within the past five years, the state has grown its battery storage capacity by more than 15 times — up from just 770 megawatts in 2019 to more than 13,300 megawatts today . Storage systems typically take solar power generated during the day and discharge the electricity later, especially from 4 to 9 p.m. when the state’s grid is under the most stress. Batteries can help reduce the risk of rotating power outages and replace natural gas “peaker plants” used during those critical hours when customers crank up their air conditioners. The CEC estimates that more than 48,000 megawatts (or 48 gigawatts) of traditional battery storage and 4,000 megawatts (or 4 gigawatts) of long-duration energy storage will be needed to meet the state’s 2045 goals. In a statement, Gov. Gavin Newsom said California “has been on the front lines of the global battery revolution” and projects “like this one at Camp Pendleton are vital to building a reliable and resilient electric grid in the face of climate extremes.” Covering more than 125,000 acres in San Diego County, Camp Pendleton is the Marine Corps’ largest West Coast expeditionary training facility. The base is one of the U.S. Department of Defense’s busiest installations, offering training facilities for active and reserve Marine, Army and Navy units as well as national, state and local agencies. It supports more than 70,000 military and civilian personnel and their families.Industry analysts believe that the delay in the mass production time of eLEAP OLED may impact JDI's competitive position in the display market, as competitors continue to advance their own display technologies. However, JDI remains optimistic about the potential of eLEAP OLED to revolutionize the display industry and is committed to delivering a product that exceeds expectations.