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slot wow888 Couchbase Announces New Employee Inducement GrantsBenzinga Bulls And Bears: Amazon, Tesla, Rivian, Palantir And How Dogecoin Helped Low-Income Families Achieve HomeownershipThe Winter session of the 18th Lok Sabha began again in a familiar fashion earlier this week with disruption, adjournment, and as usual, little progress. The opening day on Monday, November 25, and the follow-up week of parliament proceedings, saw again ruckus in the parliament where opposition was demanding a discussion on the “Adani controversy” that has again erupted and started echoing the walls of the parliament house derailing proceedings and important debate for around fifteen new bills and business hours that need to be discussed and passed in the parliament. Again, the images on Sansad TV that was carried by nearly all leading news channels, saw most of the lawmakers on their toes, either opposing or defending as tempers flared and accusations flew across both, the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. This session, too like the last two sessions of the eighteenth Lok Sabha session has become a mirror of the broader malaise gripping parliamentary decorum and egalitarianism. Parliament, which was always considered a temple of purposeful democracy, now appears to be a stage for political theatrics, which with a section of people is seen as eroding public confidence in its effectiveness. The masses who elect Members of Parliament (MPs), hope to get the best of the civil amenities, jobs, and development of their area and the country. The repeated disruptions of parliamentary sessions have become a sight of irritation for the grassroots. Once seen as a platform for high-minded debate and policy formulation, the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are increasingly seen more as satire amid a ring of chaos. Or it is more visible as proceedings are directly telecast live. On television screens, many at times it is seen that lawmakers, elected to legislate, seem more intent on showcasing political brinkmanship than addressing the nation’s pressing concerns. Prime Minister Modi, accused the opposition of reducing Parliament to a tool for obstruction. The Prime Minister set the tone for the session with a sharp critique of opposition tactics, accusing them of undermining parliamentary proceedings for political gains. “Unfortunately, some people who have been rejected by the public 80-90 times are trying to control Parliament with the hooliganism of a handful of people,” he remarked. The Prime Minister appealed in maintaining the sanctity of Parliament and providing a platform for constructive debates. “There should be a healthy debate in Parliament, but, unfortunately, certain individuals resort to disruptions and chaos. Their sole purpose seems to be stopping the activities of Parliament. However, the people of this country observe their behaviour, and when the time comes, they punish them,” he said. PM Modi also expressed concern over the impact of such actions on young MPs. “It is most painful that new MPs, who come with new ideas and energy not just from one party but from all parties—are denied their rights. They do not even get a chance to speak in the House,” he lamented, highlighting the injustice faced by those eager to contribute. The opposition, as was expected, led by Congress demanded a detailed discussion on the Adani issue, accusing the government of failing to protect the interests of retail investors. In a tweet, Kharge, leader of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha stated, “As the Parliament session begins, the first step the government should take is to have a detailed discussion on the Adani saga, which has the potential of tarnishing India’s image at the global stage.” The leader of the opposition emphasised the INDIA bloc’s concerns about monopolies and cartels dominating the economy. In a tweet, Khagre wrote, “We need healthy market-driven competition in the private sector, which facilitates equal opportunities, employment, and equitable wealth distribution.” urging the government to prioritise transparency and accountability. While both sides traded accusations, the nation’s legislative agenda continues to hang in the balance. The disruption of parliamentary proceedings is not a new phenomenon, nor is it unique to the current political climate. The BJP, when they were in opposition, then justified obstruction as a legitimate form of democratic expression. Arun Jaitley, the party’s leader in the Rajya Sabha during the UPA-II government, once remarked as quoted by the media that “parliamentary obstruction is not undemocratic.” Equally Sushma Swaraj as leader of opposition then echoed this sentiment in the Lok Sabha, calling disruptions as a method of holding the government accountable. Today, the tables have turned. As the ruling party, the BJP decries such tactics, with Prime Minister Modi condemning the opposition’s behaviour as “hooliganism.” This continuing oscillation of roles has reduced Parliament to a stage for political theatre, with each side more interested in scoring points than in meaningful result-oriented discussions and governance. The statistics as given by PRS Legislative Research, an Independent credible organisation, state some facts: The 18th Lok Sabha’s first two sessions lasted a mere 22 and 20 days, respectively, with significant time lost to disruptions. While there were moments of extended debate—such as 27 hours spent discussing the General Budget in the Lok Sabha—much of the budget was passed without detailed scrutiny, debate, and deliberation. One general complaint by the opposition MPs is that the Parliamentary committees, that once were celebrated as forums for bipartisan deliberation, are increasingly sidelined. Key bills are pushed through without referral to these committees, depriving expert scrutiny and informed debate. The ruling party however denies the allegations and says committees do exist but opposition members do not allow the healthy discussions. Another allegation is the absence of a Deputy Speaker for the entire tenure of the 17th Lok Sabha, and the failure to appoint one in the 18th further highlights the declining commitment to parliamentary norms. However, many senior experienced political observers say that the present Parliament’s decline is not only procedural but more worry is its behavioural conduct by the members. The conduct of MPs has often been called into question, with scenes of shouting, placard-waving, and even physical altercations becoming disturbingly common. As we witnessed, during the monsoon session of the 17th Lok Sabha, 27 MPs were suspended. Several of them for the entire session, for displaying placards and staging protests. Whatever may be the strength of the opposition or ruling party, maintaining decorum at the temple of democracy is essential. The hostility and point of difference should only remain as a point of difference within the walls of the parliament house, and rest outside the houses, all should remove the aggression, and anger, and work as one for the nation. Many times, discussions on important issues for the common person, like price rises or essential services, health services, education, climate change and ever-increasing pollution in the air, are more essential for citizens but get dissolved in the ding of continuing disruptions. Political observers believe that methods of disruptions and shouting are more used as tools to gain media attention, reducing Parliament to a battleground for publicity rather than a forum for governance. For ordinary citizens, the deterioration of parliamentary proceedings is frustrating. Parliament, which should be a beacon of democratic ideals, and lawmakers rather than in shouting matches should address the concerns of their constituents. This disillusionment has broader implications . When Parliament fails to function effectively, it undermines public faith in democratic institutions. It brings negative feelings to the new generation. Citizens then began to gossip and see their representatives not as problem-solvers but as part of the problem. It erodes the very sense of the political system. The consequences of a dysfunctional Parliament are far-reaching. The hasty passage of any law sometimes boomerangs.For example, the farm laws during the 17th Lok Sabha are a case study. These laws were pushed in haste. It is believed that not sufficient consultation was done even though theoretical ideas were great. Without dissemination of the laws and consultations at the grassroots, it sparked protests that lasted over a year and finally ended in their repeal. Whether it is the impact of climate change, the challenges of economic inequality, or the complexities of national security, these debates are essential for shaping policy and guiding the future of a developing country that is presently seen by several other countries as a role model. Collective effort and some concrete steps from all stakeholders to uplift the decor and decorum of the Parliament is the need of the hour. Parliamentary committees must be restored to their central role in the legislative process. There should be fixed hours for debates on critical or contentious issues that can help ensure that disruptions do not derail the entire session. One can agree to disagree but by introducing a few hours to discussions may lead to decorum of the house. It would not only provide a structured platform for opposition parties to voice their concerns but also preserve time for legislative business. All political parties must take the lead in fostering a culture of dialogue and look for results in a realistic rather than confrontational way. While the opposition has a responsibility to engage constructively, the government must also demonstrate a willingness to accommodate dissenting views. Restoring dialogue could go a long way in reducing hostility. Parliament needs to rebuild public trust as it is diminishing. Parliament needs to demonstrate its relevance to citizens’ lives. Initiatives like televised explanations of legislative debates, citizen consultations on major bills, and public outreach programs can help bridge the gap between lawmakers and the electorate. Digital tools can be used to improve transparency and engagement with the common masses for a constructive approach. For example, interactive platforms for citizen feedback, and virtual public hearings could make Parliament more accessible and accountable. It helps in bringing real-time updates on parliamentary proceedings to the common masses. As suggested by the Prime Minister, the first-term MPs should be given more chances in debates, which helps in bringing new ideas and innovations. Parliament in all sessions should create opportunities and give special attention to these new voices to contribute. India, as we all know, is one of the world’s largest democracies and upcoming global economic leaders dealing business with every country of the world that matters. India is also aspiring to be on a higher table of international multilateral organisations that matter. India should lead by example. It requires a functioning meaningful legislature that reflects the aspirations of its people and sets an example of success. Prime Minister Modi’s call for constructive debate is a step in the right direction, but it must be matched by concrete actions to restore Parliament’s dignity and effectiveness. The challenges will continue but will lead to many rewards. By prioritising dialogue, deliberation, and fairness, Parliament can reclaim its place as the bedrock of India’s democratic aspirations and as a model for the world. Author is National Editor, Greater Kashmir.

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MENDHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- Mysterious drones are circling the skies over New Jersey and now the FBI is investigating. Residents in Morris and Somerset counties are looking for answers and the feds are asking the public's for help. Cellphone video taken last week shows drones hovering just above the trees over a neighborhood in Morristown. It was one of countless sightings by residents and law enforcement over the last two weeks. "You look up and you'll see them. I mean, they're everywhere, every night," Mendham Township resident Ryan Dawson said. Dawson said he sees the drones around dusk over his neighborhood. FBI officials say residents describe seeing clusters of drones and a possible fixed-wing aircraft. "My wife and I were driving. We saw one right up above us that was the size of our car. I mean, it's crazy," Dawson said. "They're very fast. They dart around. But no one can figure out why they're here," added Olivia DeMattio, also of Mendham Township. DeMattio, who owns Simple Coffee on West Main Street in Mendham, said the mystery has brewed up all sorts of theories. "The rumors have gone from Russian spies to people stalking Trump, to aliens, so nobody really knows what's going on, but it's definitely concerning," DeMattio said. In response, the Federal Aviation Administration has banned drones over the nearby Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster and the Picatinny Arsenal Military Base in Rockaway. Residents in Mendham and nearby towns are calling the whole thing unsettling. "It's suspicious to me, obviously. It's creepy. Everybody in town thinks it's creepy," Dawson said. It's especially creepy, they say, because the culprit and their motives are unknown. Local police say there is no known threat to public safety. The FBI is asking the public for videos of the drones, along with relevant information. Anyone with information can call the FBI at 1-800-CALLFBI, or submit online here . Nick Caloway is a multi-skilled journalist who was thrilled to join the CBS News New York news team in August 2019. Since then, Nick has covered crime, politics, the pandemic and more across the Tri-State Area.XOi advances on the fastest-growing companies in North America on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500TM

Happy holidays from OpenAI. The AI startup plans to kick off a “shipmas” period of new features, products, and demos for 12 days, starting on December 5th. The announcements will include OpenAI’s long-awaited text-to-video AI tool Sora and a new reasoning model, sources familiar with OpenAI’s plans tell . OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed the 12 days of announcements onstage at ’ DealBook conference on Wednesday morning, though he didn’t say exactly what was coming. OpenAI plans to launch or demo something every day for 12 days straight. Just ahead of the launch, a few OpenAI employees began teasing the coming releases on social media: “What’s on your Christmas list?” a member of the technical staff posted. “Got back just in time to put up the shipmas tree,” another staffer wrote. Sora lead Bill Peebles responded to a staffer who posted that OpenAI is “unbelievably back” with one word: “Correct.” The startup’s senior vice president also responded with IYKYK (if you know, you know). The imminent launch of Sora comes just weeks after artists leaked the model in protest of being used by OpenAI for what they claim is “unpaid R&D and PR.” Hundreds of artists have been alpha testing Sora throughout 2024 thanks to an invite-only research preview that allows them to generate videos with Sora. Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati told in March that Sora would be available by the end of the year. Google has also debuted its latest generative AI video model ahead of the Sora release. Veo is now available for businesses to start incorporating into their content creation pipelines. Originally unveiled in May, three months after OpenAI announced Sora, Veo is now in a private preview through Google’s Vertex AI platform. One of the 12 days of OpenAI announcements may include a new Santa-inspired voice for ChatGPT. Some ChatGPT users have spotted code that replaces the voice mode button with a snowflake.One of my top shows of 2024 actually premiered in 2021. That’s because it took a couple of years for the Australian series “The Newsreader” to make its way Stateside. Alas, it was only legal to stream in the U.S. for a handful of weeks in September and then — pffft! — it was gone before most people had even heard of it. Well, I have great news. The show will be available once again, this time via Sundance Now (accessible through the AMC+ streaming platform), which has licensed the first season. Premiering Dec. 19, it stars Anna Torv (“Fringe”) and Sam Reid (“Interview with the Vampire”) as TV reporters in Melbourne, circa 1986. At the outset, Reid’s character exudes big loser energy, which is such an amusing contrast to his work as Lestat. The show is unexpectedly funny and terrifically Machiavellian in its portrayal of small-time office politics, and I’m thrilled audiences in the U.S. will get another shot at watching it. Overall, 2024 offered a modestly better lineup than usual, but I’m not sure it felt that way. Too often the good stuff got drowned out by Hollywood’s pointless and endless pursuit of rebooting intellectual property (no thank you, Apple’s “Presumed Innocent” ) and tendency to stretch a perfectly fine two-hour movie premise into a saggy multi-part series (“Presumed Innocent” again!). There were plenty of shows I liked that didn’t make this year’s list, including ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” and CBS’ “Ghosts” (it’s heartening to see the network sitcom format still thriving in the streaming era), as well as Netflix’s “A Man on the Inside” (Ted Danson’s charisma selling an unlikely premise) and Hulu’s “Interior Chinatown” (a high-concept parody of racial stereotypes and cop show tropes, even if it couldn’t sustain the idea over 10 episodes). Maybe it just felt like we were having more fun this year, with Netflix’s “The Perfect Couple” (Nicole Kidman leading a traditional manor house mystery reinterpreted with an American sensibility) and Hulu’s “Rivals” (the horniest show of 2024, delivered with a wink in the English countryside). I liked what I saw of Showtime’s espionage thriller “The Agency” (although the bulk of episodes were unavailable as of this writing). The deluge of remakes tends to make me cringe, but this year also saw a redo of Patricia Highsmith’s “The Talented Mr. Ripley” on Netflix that was far classier than most of what’s available on the streamer. Starring Andrew Scott, I found it cool to the touch, but the imagery stayed with me. Shot in black and white, it has an indelible visual language courtesy of director of photography Robert Elswit, whether capturing a crisp white business card against the worn grain wood of a bar top, or winding stairways that alternately suggest a yawning void or a trap. As always, if you missed any of these shows when they originally premiered — the aforementioned titles or the Top 10 listed below — they are all available to stream. Top 10 streaming and TV shows of 2024, in alphabetical order: The least cynical reality show on television remains as absorbing as ever in Season 4, thanks to the probing questions and insights from the show’s resident therapist, Dr. Orna Guralnik. Everything is so charged. And yet the show has a soothing effect, predicated on the idea that human behavior (and misery) isn’t mysterious or unchangeable. There’s something so optimistic in that outlook. Whether or not you relate to the people featured on “Couples Therapy” — or even like them as individuals — doesn’t matter as much as Guralnik’s reassuring presence. Created by and starring Diarra Kilpatrick, the eight-episode series defies categorization in all the right ways. Part missing-person mystery, part comedy about a school teacher coming to grips with her impending divorce, and part drama about long-buried secrets, it has tremendous style right from the start — sardonic, knowing and self-deprecating. The answers to the central mystery may not pack a satisfying punch by the end, but the road there is as entertaining and absorbing as they come. We need more shows like this. A comedy created by and starring Brian Jordan Alvarez (of the antic YouTube series “The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo”), the show has a sensibility all its own, despite a handful of misinformed people on social media calling it a ripoff of “Abbott Elementary.” There’s room enough in the TV landscape for more than one sitcom with a school setting and “English Teacher” has a wonderfully gimlet-eyed point of view of modern high school life. I’m amused that so much of its musical score is Gen-X coded, because that neither applies to Alvarez (a millennial) nor the fictional students he teaches. So why does the show feature everything from Laura Branigan’s “Gloria” to Exposé’s “Point of No Return”? The ’80s were awash in teen stories and maybe the show is using music from that era to invoke all those tropes in order to better subvert them. It’s a compelling idea! It’s streaming on Hulu and worth checking out if you haven’t already. A one-time tennis phenom accuses her former coach of coercing her into a sexual relationship in this British thriller. The intimacy between a coach and athlete often goes unexplored, in real-life or fictional contexts and that’s what the show interrogates: When does it go over the line? It’s smart, endlessly watchable and the kind of series that would likely find a larger audience were it available on a more popular streamer. There’s real tenderness in this show. Real cruelty, too. It’s a potent combination and the show’s third and strongest season won it an Emmy for best comedy. Jean Smart’s aging comic still looking for industry validation and Hannah Einbinder’s needy Gen-Z writer are trapped in an endless cycle of building trust that inevitably gives way to betrayal. Hollywood in a nutshell! “Hacks” is doing variations on this theme every season, but doing it in interesting ways. Nobody self-sabotages their way to success like these two. I was skeptical about the show when it premiered in 2022 . Vampire stories don’t interest me. And the 1994 movie adaptation starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt wasn’t a persuasive argument to the contrary. But great television is great television and nothing at the moment is better than this show. It was ignored by Emmy voters in its initial outing but let’s hope Season 2 gets the recognition it deserves. Under showrunner Rolin Jones, the adaptation of Anne Rice’s novels is richly written, thrillingly inhabited by its cast and so effortlessly funny with a framing device — the interview of the title — that is thick with intrigue and sly comedy. I wouldn’t categorize the series as horror. It’s not scary. But it is tonally self-assured and richly made, rarely focused on the hunt for dinner but on something far more interesting: The melodrama of vampire existence, with its combination of boredom and lust and tragedy and zingers. Already renewed for Season 3, it has an incredible cast (a thrilling late-career boost for Eric Bogosian) and is well worth catching up with if you haven’t already. It’s been too long since the pleasures of banter fueled a romantic comedy in the spirit of “When Harry Met Sally.” But it’s all over the place in “Nobody Wants This,” one of the best shows on Netflix in recent memory. Renewed for a second season, it stars Kristen Bell as a humorously caustic podcaster and Adam Brody as the cute and emotionally intelligent rabbi she falls for. On the downside, the show has some terrible notions about Jewish women that play into controlling and emasculating stereotypes. You hate to see it in such an otherwise sparkling comedy, because overall Bell and Brody have an easy touch that gives the comedy real buoyancy. I suspect few people saw this three-part series on PBS Masterpiece, but it features a terrific performance by Helena Bonham Carter playing the real-life, longtime British soap star Noele “Nolly” Gordon, who was unceremoniously sacked in 1981. She’s the kind of larger-than-life showbiz figure who is a bit ridiculous, a bit imperious, but also so much fun. The final stretch of her career is brought to life by Carter and this homage — to both the soap she starred in and the way she carried it on her back — is from Russell T. Davies (best known for the “Doctor Who” revival). For U.S. viewers unfamiliar with the show or Gordon, Carter’s performance has the benefit of not competing with a memory as it reanimates a slice of British pop culture history from the analog era. The year is 1600 and a stubborn British seaman piloting a Dutch ship washes ashore in Japan. That’s our entry point to this gorgeously shot story of power games and political maneuvering among feudal enemies. Adapted from James Clavell’s 1975 novel by the married team of Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, it is filled with Emmy-winning performances (for Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada; the series itself also won best drama) and unlike something like HBO’s far clunkier “House of the Dragon,” which tackles similar themes, this feels like the rare show created by, and for, adults. The misfits and losers of Britain’s MI5 counterintelligence agency — collectively known as the slow horses, a sneering nickname that speaks to their perceived uselessness — remain as restless as ever in this adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slough House spy novels. As a series, “Slow Horses” doesn’t offer tightly plotted clockwork spy stories; think too deeply about any of the details and the whole thing threatens to fall apart. But on a scene-by-scene basis, the writing is a winning combination of wry and tension-filled, and the cumulative effect is wonderfully entertaining. Spies have to deal with petty office politics like everyone else! It’s also one of the few shows that has avoided the dreaded one- or two-year delay between seasons, which has become standard on streaming. Instead, it provides the kind of reliability — of its characters but also its storytelling intent — that has become increasingly rare. Nina Metz is a Tribune critic. 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MINNEAPOLIS — Lindsay is back in action. The Lynx announced Saturday that Lindsay Whalen, their Hall of Fame point guard, will join the team as an assistant coach along with former Washington Mystics coach Eric Thibault, who will be associate head coach. Whalen, who led the University of Minnesota to a Final Four and was a three-time All-America before starting her pro career, also coached her alma mater for five seasons after retiring from the WNBA as a four-time league champion with the Lynx playing for Cheryl Reeve. She was a two-time Olympic gold medalist and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022. Reeve, the Lynx president of basketball operations and head coach, announced the hires in a news release. The team will hold a news conference Monday. “Eric has vast experience coaching in the WNBA as both a head and an assistant coach and ... Lindsay adds a unique perspective as a Lynx legend and Naismith Hall of Famer,” Reeve said in the release. Thibault coached the Mystics the past two seasons after being an assistant for the previous 10 years under his father, Mike Thibault. Washington won the WNBA title in 2019. Eric Thibault was fired in October after the Mystics went 33-47 in his two seasons, including 14-26 in 2024. Whalen was 71-76 in her five seasons (2018-23) with the Gophers, and 32-58 in the Big Ten. Whalen left the job in March 2023 in what was described as a mutual decision with athletic director Mark Coyle. She accepted a $215,000 settlement to be terminated without cause rather than continue to work for her alma mater as a special assistant. Whalen said at the time she was not ready to return to coaching right away. As the Lynx made a run to the WNBA Finals last season, she cheered them on from courtside. “I’m so excited to be back with the Lynx and back with Coach and Bekky [assistant coach Rebekkah Brunson],” Whalen said in the release. “Eric and I have also known each other for a long time, and for me, I couldn’t imagine joining a better staff as I return to coaching and get my first opportunity to coach in the WNBA. We have a special group with this team and I can’t wait to get to work.” Lynx associate head coach Katie Smith left the team on Nov. 11 to join the staff at Ohio State, her alma mater. Reeve brought in Smith in 2020, after she her contract wasn’t renewed following two losing seasons as head coach of the New York Liberty. Whalen’s jersey No. 13 is retired by both the Lynx and the Gophers. Whalen was a five-time All-Star in nine seasons in Minnesota after starting her WNBA career with six seasons at Connecticut, where she played under Mike Thibault. She played in 480 regular-season games, winning 323 (second most behind Sue Bird in league history) and won 54 postseason games (second in league history behind Brunson’s 57). Whalen won Olympic gold medals with Team USA in 2012 and 2016. ©2024 The Minnesota Star Tribune. Visit startribune.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC

Canada's Trudeau survives third no-confidence voteNetflix has revealed its content slate for December 2024, with the much-awaited second season of Squid Game topping the list. The show still remains Netflix's most-viewed non-English TV series. Other highlights include Season 6 of Virgin River and a bunch of movies and TV shows arriving on December 1. These include Little , Midway , and Project X . Here are some other titles to look forward to. Netflix's comedy and documentary specials for December Netflix's December lineup includes a number of comedy and documentary specials. On December 3, Fortune Feimster returns with her third Netflix comedy special, Fortune Feimster: Crushing It . The next day, Netflix will drop a fascinating docuseries, Churchill at War , which examines Winston Churchill 's pivotal role in World War II. Another documentary, The Only Girl in the Orchestra , will highlight trailblazing double bassist Orin O'Brien's journey as the first female musician in the New York Philharmonic. Netflix's global content and family shows for December Netflix will release a bunch of international content in December. The Children's Train (December 4) is an Italian film about a mother sending her son to northern Italy for a better life. From Thailand comes Tomorrow and I , a series imagining a dystopian future where technology clashes with traditional customs. For family viewers, That Christmas is an unforgettable tale of how the worst snowstorm in history changes everyone's plans in Wellington-on-Sea, including Santa's! Netflix's anime, series, and film releases in early December Netflix will continue its content rollout with BEASTARS: Final Season: Part 1 on December 5. The anime follows characters Louis and Haru as they navigate university life. The same day, the streaming platform will release Black Doves , a series about a spy seeking truth and vengeance after her lover's murder. Jentry Chau vs the Underworld is also set to premiere; it tells the story of a teenager rediscovering her suppressed fiery powers as she confronts literal demons. Netflix's mid-December content highlights Oscar and Grammy-winner Jamie Foxx returns to the stage with his comedy event Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was... on December 10. On top of that, Polo , a sports series executive produced by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle , gives an exclusive look at the world of polo. The series follows elite players competing in the high-stakes US Open Polo Championship in Wellington, Florida. Beloved Hindi teen romance series Mismatched will arrive on December 13. Netflix's late December content and year-end specials Netflix will end the year with some big releases. On December 26, Squid Game: Season 2 will premiere, bringing back the global hit series. On the last day of the year, Netflix will release Avicii - I'm Tim , a documentary on musical prodigy Tim Bergling, and Avicii - My Last Show , a film capturing his last performance. Michelle Buteau: A Buteau-ful Mind at Radio City Music Hall will debut as comedian Michelle Buteau's second Netflix comedy special.

, a 26-year-old Maryland native, has been identified as the primary suspect in the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO . The incident occurred on December 4, 2024, when Thompson was ambushed and fatally shot outside a Hilton hotel in New York City, just hours before a shareholders' conference. Arrest and Evidence Mangione was arrested on December 9 at a McDonald's restaurant in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after an employee recognized him from a wanted poster. Authorities reported finding a "ghost gun" resembling the murder weapon, a silencer, and a fake ID in his possession. Additionally, he had writings critical of the healthcare industry, adding to suspicions. Academic and Professional Background Mangione was an exceptional student, graduating as valedictorian from Baltimore's elite Gilman School. He later earned bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and was a member of the Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society for Electrical and Computer Engineering On social media, Mangione expressed interests in artificial intelligence and societal issues, though no prior signs of alarming behavior were evident. He had a minor trespassing charge from December 2023 in Hawaii Impact and Reactions Brian Thompson's targeted killing has sent shockwaves through the corporate and educational communities. Gilman School described the situation as "deeply distressing" and offered condolences to those affected. Authorities are still investigating the motive and connections between Mangione, the victim, and the healthcare industry The case remains under investigation, with the suspect's intent and any ties to the broader healthcare sector still unclear.Stock market today: Wall Street climbs as bitcoin bursts above $99,000MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said he was caught off guard by reports early Tuesday that linebacker Shaq Barrett wants to unretire. The two-time Super Bowl winner signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins in March, then abruptly announced his retirement on social media in July, just days before the start of Miami's training camp. “Just to be candid, obviously there's a reason why you target and sign somebody," McDaniel said Tuesday afternoon. “I was fully caught off guard, or caught by surprise this morning as I found out.” McDaniel indicated the Dolphins have not had any conversations with Barrett recently. Miami holds the 32-year-old’s contractual rights. ESPN first reported the news. “It was kind of news as you guys got it,” McDaniel said. He also said he hasn't had a chance to think about Barrett potentially rejoining the team, and that his immediate focus is on Miami's Thursday night game at Green Bay. “The team is counting on me to think about the Packers,” he said. "I'll get with (GM) Chris (Grier), and we'll work through that. There's a ton of implications that go along with it in terms of team and roster stuff, so we'll work through that as we just got the news today.” Barrett has 400 tackles, 59 sacks, 22 forced fumbles and three interceptions in nine seasons — four with Denver and five with Tampa Bay. He was a second-team All-Pro with the Buccaneers in 2019, with a league-high 19 1/2 sacks. The Dolphins waived veteran safety Marcus Maye on Tuesday and activated rookie safety Patrick McMorris from injured reserve. Maye, who signed with the Dolphins in June, played in 11 games with three starts for Miami this season. He had 30 tackles and a tackle for loss. He could re-sign to the team's practice squad if he clears waivers. Maye previously played for New Orleans, but was cut in a money-saving move in March after two seasons with the Saints. Maye's release made room on the roster for McMorris, who was drafted in the sixth round by Miami in April. He began the season on injured reserve because of a calf injury. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflThe midseason four-game winning streak that lifted the Arizona Cardinals into the playoff picture seemed as though it happened fast. Their subsequent free fall has been even more jarring. The Cardinals could have moved into a tie for first place in the NFC West with a home win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Instead, they were thoroughly outplayed in a 30-18 loss and are now tied for last in the tightly packed division. Arizona has lost three straight and will face an uphill battle to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2021. The Seahawks (8-5) are in first place, followed by the Rams (7-6), Cardinals (6-7) and 49ers (6-7). Even more daunting for their playoff hopes, the Cardinals lost both of their games against the Seahawks this season, meaning a tiebreaker would go to Seattle. Four games remain. “I just told them we put ourselves in a little bit of a hole now, but all you can do is attack tomorrow, learn tomorrow and have a good week of practice,” second-year coach Jonathan Gannon said. There are plenty of reasons the Cardinals lost to the Seahawks, including Kyler Murray's two interceptions, a handful of holding penalties, a porous run defense and a brutal missed field goal. It all adds up to the fact Arizona is playing its worst football of the season at a time when it needed its best. “I’m sure we’ll stick to our process, but we have to tweak some things,” Gannon said. "I have to tweak some things.” It's probably faint praise, but the Cardinals did make the game interesting in the second half while trying to fight back from a 27-10 deficit. Murray's shovel pass to James Conner for a 2-yard touchdown and subsequent 2-point conversion cut the margin to 27-18. The Cardinals had a chance to make it a one-score contest early in the fourth quarter, but Chad Ryland's 40-yard field goal attempt bounced off the left upright. “I thought we spotted them a lot of points there, but then we battled back,” Gannon said. “I appreciate their effort. That was good. We battled back there, had a couple chances to even cut the lead a little more, but ultimately didn’t get it done." Murray's in a bit of a mini-slump after throwing two interceptions in back-to-back games for the first time in his career. He also didn't do much in the run game against the Seahawks, with 16 yards on three carries. The quarterback's decision-making was nearly flawless for much of the season and the Cardinals need that good judgment to return. “I’m not looking at it like I have to try to be Superman,” Murray said. “I don’t think that’s the answer. I just need to play within the offense like we’ve done for the majority of the season. Today, I didn’t. Like I said, throwing two picks puts yourself behind the eight ball.” Said Gannon: “I thought he stuck in there and made some big time throws, though, but he has to protect the ball a little bit better. That’s not just him, that’s all 11. So there’ll be a lot of corrections off those plays." The defense didn't have its best day, but it's not Budda Baker's fault. The two-time All-Pro safety is having another phenomenal season and was all over the field against the Seahawks, finishing with 18 tackles. Baker's energy is relentless and he's the unquestioned leader of a group that has been better than expected this season, even with Sunday's mediocre performance. Left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. had a tough day, getting flagged for holding three times, though one of those penalties was declined by the Seahawks. The second-year player moved from right tackle to the left side during the offseason and the transition has gone well, but Sunday was a step backward. The Cardinals remain fairly healthy. DL Roy Lopez (ankle) and P Blake Gillikin (ankle) left Sunday's game, but neither injury is expected to be long term. 9 — It looks as if the Cardinals will go a ninth straight season without winning the NFC West. The last time they won the division was 2015 with coach Bruce Arians and a core offense of quarterback Carson Palmer, running back David Johnson and receiver Larry Fitzgerald. The Cardinals are in must-win territory now for any chance at the playoffs. They'll host the New England Patriots on Sunday. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL

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