ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — John Elway says any remorse over bypassing Josh Allen in the 2018 NFL draft is quickly dissipating with rookie Bo Nix's rapid rise, suggesting the Denver Broncos have finally found their next franchise quarterback. Elway said Nix, the sixth passer selected in April's draft, is an ideal fit in Denver with coach Sean Payton navigating his transition to the pros and Vance Joseph's defense serving as a pressure release valve for the former Oregon QB. "We've seen the progression of Bo in continuing to get better and better each week and Sean giving him more each week and trusting him more and more to where last week we saw his best game of the year," Elway said in a nod to Nix's first game with 300 yards and four touchdown throws in a rout of Atlanta. For that performance, Nix earned his second straight NFL Rookie of the Week honor along with the AFC Offensive Player of the Week award. "I think the sky's the limit," Elway said, "and that's just going to continue to get better and better." In a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press, Elway also touted former coach Mike Shanahan's Hall of Fame credentials, spoke about the future of University of Colorado star and Heisman favorite Travis Hunter and discussed his ongoing bout with a chronic hand condition. Elway spent the last half of his decade as the Broncos' GM in a futile search for a worthy successor to Peyton Manning, a pursuit that continued as he transitioned into a two-year consultant role that ended after the 2022 season. "You have all these young quarterbacks and you look at the ones that make it and the ones that don't and it's so important to have the right system and a coach that really knows how to tutelage quarterbacks, and Sean's really good at that," Elway said. "I think the combination of Bo's maturity, having started 61 games in college, his athletic ability and his knowledge of the game has been such a tremendous help for him,'" Elway added. "But also Vance Joseph's done a heck of a job on the defensive side to where all that pressure's not being put on Bo and the offense to score all the time." Payton and his staff have methodically expanded Nix's repertoire and incorporated his speed into their blueprints. Elway lauded them for "what they're doing offensively and how they're breaking Bo into the NFL because it's a huge jump and I think patience is something that goes a long way in the NFL when it comes down to quarterbacks." Elway said he hopes to sit down with Nix at some point when things slow down for the rookie. Nix, whose six wins are one more than Elway had as a rookie, said he looks forward to meeting the man who won two Super Bowls during his Hall of Fame playing career and another from the front office. "He's a legend not only here for this organization, but for the entire NFL," Nix said, adding, "most guys, they would love to have a chat with John Elway, just pick his brain. It's just awesome that I'm even in that situation." Orange Crush linebacker Randy Gradishar joined Elway in the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year, something Elway called "way, way overdue." Elway suggested it's also long past time for the Hall to honor Shanahan, who won back-to-back Super Bowls in Denver with Elway at QB and whose footprint you see every weekend in the NFL because of his expansive coaching tree. Elway called University of Colorado stars Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders "both great athletes." He said he really hopes Sanders gets drafted by a team that will bring him along like the Broncos have done with Nix, and he sees Hunter being able to play both ways in the pros — but not full time. Elway said he thinks Hunter will be primarily a corner in the NFL but with significant contributions on offense: "He's great at both. He's got great instincts, and that's what you need at corner." It's been five years since Elway announced he was dealing with Dupuytren's contracture, a chronic condition that typically appears after age 40 and causes one or more fingers to permanently bend toward the palm. Elway's ring fingers on both hands were originally affected and he said now the middle finger on his right hand is starting to pull forward. So, he'll get another injection of a drug called Xiaflex, which is the only FDA-approved non-surgical treatment, one that he's endorsing in an awareness campaign for the chronic condition that affects 17 million Americans. The condition can make it difficult to do everyday tasks such as shaking hands or picking up a coffee mug. Elway said what bothered him most was "I couldn't pick up a football and I could not imagine not being able to put my hand around a football." Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!
A landscape gardener charged with possession of almost half a million euro worth of cocaine has played a “significant role” in transporting drugs for the “Keane” organised crime gang in Limerick, a court heard today. Stephen McNamara, (43), with an address at Woodcock Hill, Meelick, Co Clare, appeared before Limerick District Court, charged with one count of possession of cocaine for sale or supply. The drugs were valued at €490,000, Gardai told the court. READ MORE - No jail time for best man over crash that claimed life of groom after 'showing off' on wedding day READ MORE - Taoiseach Simon Harris dismisses comparisons between Fine Gael election candidate and Conor McGregor cases Detective Garda Brendan McSweeney, Henry Street Garda Station, told the court he arrested Mr McNamara at 5.53pm last Friday, after searching the accused’s car, a black BMW, and discovering seven parcels of suspected cocaine inside the vehicle. Detective Garda McSweeney alleged that Mr McNamara admitted to gardai, following his arrest, that he had known that he was transporting what he believed to be cocaine. Objecting to bail, Det Gda McSweeney alleged that Mr McNamara had played a “significant role for the Keane organised crime group” and that the accused had been in contact with “leading members” of the gang. The court heard Mr McNamara has ongoing drug addiction issues. Detective Garda McSweeney alleged the accused was “caught red-handed” with a suspected “large volume” of cocaine. The garda witness said he believed Mr McNamara would continue to allegedly play a “significant role in the logistics and transportation of cocaine in the city” if he was granted bail. Under questioning from Mr McNamara’s solicitor Sarah Ryan, Det Gda McSweeney agreed the accused was “cooperative” “courteous” and “respectful” to gardai following his arrest. Ms Ryan put it to the garda witness that Mr McNamara was running a “landscaping business” and was “not doing well financially”. Detective Garda McSweeney said he was not aware of any landscaping business and said Mr McNamara “had €2,000 in cash in his possession in his socks” and that he was driving a €35,000 vehicle” when he was arrsted. “He (Mr McNamara) sold an Audi for €18,000 last year is is paying €400pm on finance for his (current) vehicle,” the garda added. Ms Ryan said the accused had previously attended at a drug-treatment facility and that he was impacted by two recent bereavements. Sergeant Sean Murray, prosecuting, alleged that the accused would, in the opinion of the gardai, “continue to commit scheduled offences to feed a (drug) habit and assist a known organised crime gang that we know he associates with”. Judge Patricia Harney said she was granting Mr McNamara bail on a number of conditions, including that he lodge €500 with the court, that he be of good behaviour while on bail, that he reside at his home address only, and notify Gardai of any change in his address, and that he sign on daily at Henry Street Garda Station. The judge also ordered that Mr McNamara have “no contact whatsoever, with Christy Keane” as requested by Gardai. “No contact means - no contact - including by means of third party contact, by mobile phone, or on social media,” the judge said. The judge also ordered Mr McNamara “stay out of the Singland area of Limerick “ as requested by gardai. The accused was also ordered to “surrender his passport”, provide gardai with a contact number that is to be charged and in credit at all times, “and to remain alcohol and drug-free while in public”. Sergeant Murray said gardai were awaiting further directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. Mr McNamara who was supported in court by family members lodged the €500 bail bond that was brought to the court by a relative. He was remanded on bail to appear before Limerick District Court again on March 12, 2025. A second man, Christy Keane, 63, a native of St Mary’s Park, who was also arrested last Friday as part of the drugs probe, was “released without charge pending further investigations”, a garda spokeswoman said. Join our new WhatsApp community! Click this link to receive breaking news and the latest headlines direct to your phone. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice .AFL premiership coach Mark Williams spotted in Aussie camp ahead of Boxing Day Test
Rodgers has thrown for 2,442 yards, 17 touchdowns, and seven interceptions and is completing 63.4% of his passes.
Here are the winners from the 2024 Gotham AwardsLegit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public journalism. PAY ATTENTION: Follow our WhatsApp channel to never miss out on the news that matters to you! FCT, Abuja - An Abuja high court has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to release the allegedly detained President of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Abdullahi Bello Bodejo, pending his trial. Legit.ng reports that Miyetti Allah is an advocacy group centred on promoting the welfare of Fulani pastoralists in Nigeria . According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) , Justice Mohammed Zubairu, ordered Lateef Fagbemi, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), and Adeola Ajayi, the director-general (DG) of the Department of State Services (DSS), to immediately admit Bodejo to administrative bail. Vanguard newspaper said Justice Zubairu, a vacation judge, made the order after an ex-parte motion moved by Bodejo’s lawyer, Reuben Atabo, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN). Although the motion ex-parte was moved by Atabo on Monday, December 23, the certified true copy (CTC) of the order was made available on Tuesday, December 24. Read also Ibadan stampede: Court remands Ooni’s ex-queen, Oriyomi Hamzat, others in prison Recall that Bodejo, in the motion dated and filed on Thursday, December 19, had prayed the court to order his release from DSS' detention pending the hearing and determination of the substantive application. PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app! The Miyetti Allah president sued the AGF and the DSS DG as 1st and 2nd respondents. He sought “an interim order directing the respondents to, forthwith, produce the applicant from detention for him to be released, pending the hearing and determination of the substantive application for habeas corpus subjiciendum (that you have the body to submit to).” Court adjourns Miyetti Allah's leader's trial Meanwhile, the judge adjourned the matter for hearing until Monday, December 30. Legit.ng recalls that on January 23, Bodejo was arrested by the DSS at the Miyetti Allah’s office in Karu LGA of Nasarawa state for unveiling a vigilante group. Bodejo had said the “nomad vigilante group” would assist security agencies in combatting crime in the north-central state. However, the federal government accused Bodejo of raising an armed militia to the detriment of the nation’s unity. Read also Year in review: Aiyedatiwa, Okpebholo, other biggest political winners in 2024 Read more about Miyetti Allah: DSS makes clarification on Miyetti Allah president’s whereabouts 'Anarchy recipe', Sani speaks amid reports of Miyetti Allah leader's arrest, vigilante controversy "His offence similar to Nnamdi Kanu's": Miyetti Allah calls for Sunday Igboho’s arrest Miyetti Allah members protest in Abuja Earlier, Legit.ng reported that members of the Miyetti Allah organisation staged a protest at the federal high court, Abuja. The demonstration was to demand the unconditional release of their detained president, Alhaji Bodejo. PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy! Source: Legit.ng
NoneMAHOMET — Minutes before she and two family members were fatally shot Wednesday night, a Mahomet woman described the man thought to be the killer in a social-media post. On a Twitter account where she shared occasional selfies, life updates and memes, Sara Mason, 26, posted about a man in a motorcycle helmet being outside her home the night of Wednesday, Dec. 18, less than 20 minutes before police were called to the scene. "Trying not to be scared suburban white woman about the dude waiting outside of my house for a .... While now? Wanting to speak to my brother while wearing a motorcycle helmet (drive in a car)," she posted at 9:22 p.m. Within a minute, she added, "He like left but will probably be back. Anyway." Mahomet police were called at 9:41 p.m. to the residence on Riverside Court, where they discovered Mason, who was pronounced dead at the scene; and her mother, 61-year-old Janis Mason, and brother, 23-year-old Caleb Mason, who both died a little later after being taken to Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. It does not appear that Sara Mason recognized John R. Lyons, 24, the man police suspect in the triple homicide. Lyons fled to suburban Chicago, where he was killed in a confrontation with police in Berwyn. Champaign County court records indicate that in June, Lyons filed a lawsuit alleging Caleb Mason had harmed him in some way and requesting compensation in an amount between $15,000 and $50,000. Mahomet police Chief Mike Metzler said Lyons knew one of the victims. Police reports thus far have not included details about whether Lyons was wearing a motorcycle helmet. However, on Thursday, Dec. 19, far-right political pundit and streamer Nicholas Fuentes posted that an armed individual who arrived at his house late Wednesday night wearing a motorcycle helmet had "committed a triple homicide in southern Illinois." "Last night an armed killer made an attempt on my life at my home, which was recently doxed on this platform," Fuentes wrote. He said the killer broke into his neighbor's home in Berwyn, where police said Lyons broke in and killed two dogs while attempting to evade arrest. Fuentes posted multiple clips of footage from Ring security cameras that show a man in brown pants, a blue coat and a white motorcycle helmet who is carrying a firearm and crossbow. In the footage, the man gets out of a car while wearing a motorcycle helmet and appears to ring the doorbell and knock on the front door, then attempt to gain access through multiple entry points. The only audio in any of the clips is while the man is at the front door and apparently says "Yo, Nick." Timestamps on footage Fuentes posted indicate the events around his home in Berwyn beginning at 11:29 p.m., about one hour and 50 minutes after police were called to the home in Mahomet. About 10 minutes later, at 11:38 p.m., Berwyn police responded to a report of a man with a gun. "It is to the freedom of the people of Illinois that we are addressing this law," Gov. J.B. Pritzker said May 10, referring to the state's semiautomatic weapons ban, "their freedom to be at the Highland Park parade without getting shot and killed." Sign up for our Crime & Courts newsletter Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email.
Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award, tying Michael Jordan for 1 shy of record LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani has been named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time. That ties the two-way superstar with Michael Jordan, an athlete Ohtani followed while growing up in Japan. He trails only Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods and LeBron James, who each won the award four times. Ohtani received 48 votes in balloting by 74 sports journalists from the AP and its members. He earned his third National League Most Valuable Player award after helping the Dodgers win their eighth World Series title. Ohtani hit 54 home runs and stole 59 bases as the first player with a 50-50 season. His dog, Decoy, became a celebrity, too, helping Ohtani deliver a ceremonial first pitch at a game. Tennessee and Auburn remain 1-2 in AP Top 25 poll featuring 10 SEC teams Tennessee and Auburn remained Nos. 1-2 atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll. They were the headliners among the Southeastern Conference's haul of 10 ranked teams. Iowa State, Duke and Alabama rounded out the top five. Kentucky had the week's biggest fall, sliding six spots to No. 10 after a loss to Ohio State. Mississippi State, Arkansas, Illinois and Baylor rejoined the poll after stints in the rankings earlier this season. They replaced Memphis, Dayton, Michigan and Clemson. The Big 12 and Big Ten were tied for second with five teams each in the AP Top 25. USC up to No. 4 in women's AP Top 25 after win over UConn. UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame stay 1-3 Southern California jumped to No. 4 in The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll on Monday after edging UConn. The Trojans moved up three spots after beating the then-No. 4 Huskies 72-70 in a rematch of last season’s Elite Eight game that UConn won. UCLA, South Carolina and Notre Dame remained the top three teams. The Bruins received 30 of the 32 first-place votes from a national media panel. The Gamecocks and the Fighting Irish each got one first-place vote. UConn fell to seventh behind Texas and LSU. Maryland, Oklahoma and Ohio State rounded out the top 10 teams. Former NFL great Michael Vick introduced as Norfolk State’s football coach NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Michael Vick has been introduced as Norfolk State’s football coach, a homecoming for the former NFL star and a splashy, attention-grabbing hire for a program that has struggled in recent years. Vick donned a Norfolk State letterman’s jacket and cap in front of a crowd of supporters that included fellow Hampton Roads, Virginia, sports greats Allen Iverson and Bruce Smith. Vick led Virginia Tech to the national championship game as a redshirt freshman and was selected No. 1 overall in the 2001 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons. His career was derailed by his conviction in 2007 for his involvement in a dogfighting ring. On Football: Falcons and Buccaneers flip spots atop the NFC South and playoff races tighten up The 49ers, Cowboys and Cardinals are out of the playoff race. The Falcons took control of their hopes and the Colts, Dolphins and Bengals kept slim chances alive. The NFL’s playoff picture became clearer Sunday. With two weeks remaining, three of eight division titles are secured, eight teams have wrapped up playoff berths and 11 more are competing for the six remaining spots. The biggest change in the standings occurred in the NFC South with Atlanta reclaiming the top spot from Tampa Bay. The Chiefs have the inside track for the AFC's No. 1 seed and the NFC's top spot could likely come down to the Vikings-Lions matchup in Week 18. No. 1 Oregon and No. 8 Ohio State gear up for rematch of thriller won by Ducks Oregon and Ohio State have already produced one heck of a game this season. Now, the top-seeded Ducks and eighth-seeded Buckeyes are gearing up for a rematch more than 10 weeks later in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. Of course, both teams have had ample time for evolution since that 32-31 Oregon win on Oct. 12. But they also have that game and players’ familiarity with each other, not to mention common opponents in the Big Ten. Texas, Arizona State to meet in CFP clash of old vs. new Big 12 champs AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas won the Big 12 title in 2023 on its way out the door to the Southeastern Conference. It was still swinging open when Arizona State waltzed in and won the league title in its debut season. And now last season’s Big 12 champs meet the new Big 12 champs on the path toward a potential national title. The fifth-seeded Longhorns and fourth-seeded Sun Devils play News Years Day in the Peach Bowl in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff. Penn State preparing for hard-charging Jeanty and Boise State in CFP quarterfinals STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State players have watched Ashton Jeanty make opponents look silly all season. They don’t want to be the next defenders Boise State’s star posterizes with jukes, spin moves, stiff arms and heavy shoulders. But they also know that slowing down Jeanty, who finished second in Heisman Trophy voting, will be their toughest task yet when the two teams meet in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31. NCAA appealing Pavia injunction as D-I board grants waiver to former JUCO players The NCAA on Monday appealed the preliminary injunction granted by a U.S. federal judge giving Diego Pavia another year of eligibility even as the organization’s Division I board of directors granted a waiver allowing athletes in a similar situation as the Vanderbilt quarterback to play in 2025-26. The injunction Dec. 18 was limited to Pavia arguing he was likely to win on his argument that NCAA Division I eligibility rules discriminated against his junior college seasons. The NCAA waiver announced Monday should limit the lawsuits from other athletes who started at a junior college seeking another season to access name, image and likeness opportunities. Texas sues NCAA in latest push to block transgender athletes in women's sports AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the NCAA to block the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports, arguing that it tricks and misleads fans. The lawsuit filed in state district court argues the NCAA violates the Texas Trade Practices Act. The law is designed to protect consumers from deceptive business practices. The lawsuit is the latest attempt by conservative politicians to target transgender athletes and push the NCAA into banning them from competition. NCAA President Charlie Baker recently told Congress he was aware of fewer than 10 active transgender athletes.The federal government’s massive real estate footprint faces scrutiny as Tesla CEO Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy prepare to lead Donald Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency, nicknamed DOGE . Their mandate to slash federal bureaucracy could reshape office markets nationwide. “The implications to the real estate industry in the U.S., now facing a pullback in federal demand, would be profound,” warned Brendan Wallace, CEO of Fifth Wall, in a CNBC interview last week. The federal government currently leases approximately 150 million square feet, costing $5 billion annually, with roughly half the leases cancelable within six months. Don't Miss: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — you can become an investor for $0.80 per share today. These five entrepreneurs are worth $223 billion – they all believe in one platform that offers a 7-9% target yield with monthly dividends While Washington D.C. would feel the heaviest impact from any federal space reduction, Wallace said the ripple effects would reach across the country. The timing proves particularly challenging for an office sector already grappling with existential questions about space demand. However, some industry experts see potential opportunities amid the disruption. “Having someone come in from outside who can understand everything technology can do may be an opportunity to save money without threatening the current workforce,” suggests David Dworkin, president of the National Housing Conference, to Housing Wire. See Also: Commercial real estate has historically outperformed the stock market, and this platform allows individuals to invest in commercial real estate with as little as $5,000 offering a 12% target yield with a bonus 1% return boost today! The initiative’s strict return-to-office mandate could trigger workforce changes. Musk and Ramaswamy’s Wall Street Journal op-ed embraces potential “voluntary terminations,” while simultaneously exploring options to monetize federal real estate assets through vehicles like REITs. Beyond office space, Wallace identifies AI’s emerging influence on real estate markets as another factor. “The real estate industry is just now grappling with some of these big questions not just about how AI is going to make our business more efficient, but how it’s going to fundamentally change the business of real estate itself,” he explains. Pat Cave, senior vice president at Enterprise Community Partners, argues against assuming negative outcomes. “I think the assumption that Trump is bad for housing is false,” he told Housing Wire, citing increased housing investments during Trump’s first term. Trending: During market downturns, investors are learning that unlike equities, these high-yield real estate notes that pay 7.5% – 9% are protected by resilient assets, buffering against losses. The initiative’s exact impact remains unclear, though housing agencies already face staffing challenges. Jung Choi of the Urban Institute notes both HUD and Ginnie Mae operate understaffed, potentially complicating program implementation, particularly for natural disaster response. The potential privatization of government-sponsored enterprises adds another layer of uncertainty. “I mean, it wasn’t directly mentioned by Trump himself, but then [Mark] Calabria and other people did suggest that GSEs should be released from their conservatorship,” Choi said, pointing to possible shifts in housing finance policy under the new administration. As DOGE takes shape, its influence could extend beyond direct federal real estate holdings to shape broader market dynamics , from office demand patterns to housing policy implementation. Read Next: This Jeff Bezos-backed startup will allow you to become a landlord in just 10 minutes, with minimum investments as low as $100 for properties like the Byer House from Stranger Things. Unlock the hidden potential of commercial real estate — This platform allows individuals to invest in commercial real estate offering a 12% target yield with a bonus 1% return boost today! © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Topline The federal prosecutions of Donald Trump officially came to an end Tuesday when a federal appeals court dismissed Trump’s case for allegedly withholding White House documents, after Special Counsel Jack Smith asked on Monday that the felony charges against Trump be dropped—ending the historic saga. Key Facts Get Forbes Breaking News Text Alerts: We’re launching text message alerts so you'll always know the biggest stories shaping the day’s headlines. Text “Alerts” to (201) 335-0739 or sign up here . Crucial Quote Trump responded to the cases being dropped, saying on Truth Social these cases—and the others he has faced in New York and Georgia—were “empty and lawless, and should never have been brought.” He continued : “It was a political hijacking, and a low point in the History of our Country that such a thing could have happened, and yet, I persevered, against all odds, and WON.” What To Watch For Smith’s two cases were dismissed without prejudice, meaning the federal government could try and charge Trump again after he leaves office—though it’s unclear if they will, and if doing so would be allowed under the statute of limitations. Key Background Trump was charged by the Justice Department in August 2023 with trying to overturn his 2020 election loss, one of four indictments brought against Trump at the state and federal level—a historic move, marking the first time a former president has faced criminal charges. Trump attempted to have the charges thrown out by arguing he had “presidential immunity,” and the Supreme Court ultimately sided with him, ruling mostly in his favor by saying he could not be charged for any activities that were “official” presidential duties. After the court’s ruling, Smith’s team issued a new , slimmed down indictment against Trump in August for the same four felonies. The second indictment more clearly argued Trump was not acting as president in his efforts to overturn the election, but was acting as a presidential candidate. Separately, Trump was indicted in the federal documents case last June for allegedly withholding national security documents and obstructing justice. Prosecutors alleged Trump intentionally tried to conceal classified documents and prevent them from being returned to the government, leading to 40 federal felony charges . Trump argued he was legally allowed to have the documents because of the Presidential Records Act, though experts said his argument was flawed. Trump has pleaded not guilty to all criminal charges brought against him and described them as a “witch hunt” by President Joe Biden’s DOJ in an attempt to ruin his presidential campaign. In October before he was elected, Trump said if he returned to the White House he would “fire [Smith] within two seconds” and called the prosecutor a “scoundrel” and a “very dishonest man.” Tangent Last week, Trump’s criminal sentencing in his New York hush money case was postponed indefinitely . Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records and was scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 26, but Judge Juan Merchan paused the sentencing and asked for briefs on whether the case should be dismissed to be filed by Dec. 9. There’s not yet a clear path forward for when the sentencing could take place, but prosecutors proposed sentencing could be delayed until after Trump leaves office. Meanwhile, Trump’s criminal charges in Georgia for trying to reverse his election loss are on hold amid an appeals court fight over the prosecutor. Further Reading
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese car manufacturers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to merge, forming the third largest car manufacturer in the world by sales, as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. PUBLICIDAD The two companies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday and that the smallest member of the Nissan alliance, Mitsubishi Motors, had also agreed to join the discussions to integrate their businesses. PUBLICIDAD "We anticipate that if this integration materializes, we will be able to offer even greater value to a broader customer base," said Nissan's CEO, Makoto Uchida, in a statement. Car manufacturers in Japan have fallen behind their major rivals in electric vehicles and are trying to cut costs and make up for lost time. News of a possible merger emerged earlier this month, with unconfirmed reports indicating that discussions about a closer collaboration were partly driven by the aspirations of Taiwan's iPhone manufacturer, Foxconn, to partner with Nissan, which has an alliance with France's Renault SA and Mitsubishi. A merger could result in a colossus valued at over 50 billion dollars based on the market capitalization of the three car manufacturers. Together, Honda and the alliance of Nissan with Renault SA of France and the smaller car manufacturer, Mitsubishi Motors Corp., would gain scale to compete with Toyota Motor Corp. and Volkswagen AG of Germany. Toyota has technological partnerships with Mazda Motor Corp. and Subaru Corp. from Japan. Even after a merger, Toyota, which launched 11.5 million vehicles in 2023, would still be the top Japanese car manufacturer. If they were to join forces, the three smaller companies would produce around 8 million vehicles. In 2023, Honda manufactured 4 million and Nissan produced 3.4 million. Mitsubishi Motors made just over 1 million. Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi announced in August that they would share components for electric vehicles such as batteries and would jointly research software for autonomous driving to better adapt to the dramatic changes focused on electrification, following a preliminary agreement between Nissan and Honda established in March. Honda, the second largest car manufacturer in Japan, is widely seen as the only likely Japanese partner capable of rescuing Nissan, which has struggled after a scandal that began with the arrest of its former chairman Carlos Ghosn in late 2018 on charges of fraud and misuse of company assets, allegations he denies. He was eventually released on bail and fled to Lebanon. Speaking on Monday to journalists in Tokyo via a video link, Ghosn ridiculed the planned merger as a "desperate move." According to Sam Fiorani, vice president of AutoForecast Solutions, Honda could obtain large body-on-frame SUVs like the Nissan Armada and the Infiniti QX80, which Honda does not have. These vehicles offer great towing capabilities and good off-road performance. Nissan also has years of experience in building batteries and electric vehicles, as well as gas-electric hybrid powertrains that could help Honda in the development of their own EVs and the next generation of hybrids, he said. But the company announced in November that it was cutting 9,000 jobs, or approximately 6% of its global workforce, and reducing its global production capacity by 20% after reporting a quarterly loss of 9.3 billion yen ($61 million). Recently, Nissan reorganized its management and its CEO, Makoto Uchida, cut his salary by 50% to take responsibility for the financial problems. He stated that Nissan needed to be more efficient and better respond to market preferences, rising costs, and other global changes. Fitch Ratings recently downgraded Nissan's credit outlook to "negative," citing deteriorating profitability, partly due to price cuts in the North American market. However, it noted that Nissan has a strong financial structure and solid cash reserves amounting to 1.44 trillion yen (9.4 billion dollars). The price of Nissan's shares has also fallen to the point that it is considered somewhat of a bargain. On Monday, their stocks traded in Tokyo gained 1.6%. They jumped more than 20% after news of a possible merger spread last week. Honda's shares rose by 3.8%. Honda's net profit decreased by almost 20% in the first half of the fiscal year from April to March compared to the previous year, as sales were affected in China. The merger reflects a trend throughout the industry towards consolidation. During a routine briefing on Monday, Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said he would not comment on the details of the automakers' plans, but stated that Japanese companies need to remain competitive in the rapidly changing market. "As the business environment surrounding the automotive industry undergoes significant changes, with competitiveness in storage batteries and software becoming increasingly important, we expect necessary measures to be taken to survive international competition," Hayashi said. I'm sorry, but it seems like there is no text to translate. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to ask! This story was translated from English by an AP editor with the help of a generative artificial intelligence tool.
The Buffalo Bills are back from their bye week and gearing up for a six-week sprint to the end of the regular season. At 9-2, the team has surpassed any reasonable expectations set for it coming into the season. A fifth straight AFC East title is all but guaranteed, and could be wrapped up as soon as Sunday if things go right. The No. 1 seed in the conference playoffs is still in play. As the team prepares to welcome the San Francisco 49ers to Highmark Stadium on Sunday night in a nationally televised game, here is a look at three things that have gone right and three that have gone at least partially wrong thus far: Let’s start with the good: Bills quarterback Josh Allen, left, celebrates after running for the game-winning touchdown against the Chiefs at Highmark Stadium on Nov. 17. The Bills’ star quarterback has elevated his game to another level this season, even if he’s not statistically on pace to have his best season. Allen is projected to throw for 3,930 yards and 28 touchdowns, while completing 64.0% of his passes this year. His best season came in 2020, when he threw for 4,544 yards and 37 touchdowns while completing 69.2% of his passes. Still, Allen’s generally considered to be having his best NFL season to date. He’s on pace to throw a career-low eight interceptions (he threw 10 in 2020), but his MVP case goes beyond just that. Right or wrong, the MVP discussion will inevitably look at a team’s record, and the Bills are 9-2 in a year many had them pegged as a 10- or 11-win team at max. Allen’s leadership and command of the offense have never been greater, thus strengthening his MVP case. Buffalo Bills roundtable: How far can they go? Our writers weigh in as this magical season resumes The Bills’ defense always stresses the importance of taking the football away, and few teams in the league have been better at it thus far. Buffalo’s 21 takeaways currently ranks fifth, just two behind league-leading Houston with 23 and one behind a three-way tie for second with 22 between Green Bay, Pittsburgh and Minnesota. Buffalo’s 13 interceptions rank fourth in the league, and its eight recovered fumbles is tied for fifth. Conversely, the Bills’ offense is taking good care of the football, with just seven giveaways. Buffalo’s five interceptions is tied for sixth fewest in the league and its two lost fumbles is second to only Detroit (one lost). That’s led to a plus-14 turnover differential that is tops in the NFL. The Bills are allowing sacks on just 3.7% of their pass plays – the best number in the NFL. That’s not totally an offensive line stat, as Allen’s elusiveness plays into it, but it definitely says a lot about how the group up front is performing. The Bills have started the same five – left tackle Dion Dawkins, left guard David Edwards, center Connor McGovern, right guard O’Cyrus Torrence and right tackle Spencer Brown – in every game, save the Week 11 win over the Chiefs, which Brown missed with a sprained ankle. On the ground, the Bills are third in expected points added per rush, according to the NFL’s Next Gen Stats. That number quantifies the net value a ball carrier adds on run plays by translating yards gained into points scored. Again, that’s not totally an offensive line stat, but as Bills head coach Sean McDermott points out after every game, success most frequently starts up front at the line of scrimmages. Here are three things that haven’t always been great: Want a chance at a new stadium seat? Get in line. Buffalo Bills still adding to waitlist While the Bills are in the middle of the pack in terms of yards allowed per game, ranking 14th at 119.1, they are 30th in terms of yards allowed per carry, at 4.85. Take a look at the upcoming schedule of running backs the team faces: Christian McCaffrey (49ers), Kyren Williams (Rams) and David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs (Lions). This concern goes beyond just the short term, though. The Week 4 loss to Derrick Henry, Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens is tough to forget. It feels like any path to the Super Bowl is going to have to go through Baltimore and/or Kansas City, and the Chiefs should get Isiah Pacheco back soon. The Bills are going to have to get tougher against the run, or else teams will be able to control the clock, and thus the pace of the game. Buffalo is allowing 1.79 yards per carry before contact, which is eighth most in the NFL, according to the league’s Next Gen Stats. That speaks to the defensive line’s inability at times to get to the opposing running back. It’s not been all bad for the run defense, as the team has stuffed opposing rushing attempts, meaning holding them to no gain or for a loss of yardage, on 23.3% of carries, which is the second-best rate in the league. The consistency, however, has lacked, and that’s a potential problem moving forward. The 61-yard field goal that won the game against Miami was one of the best kicks in team history. Bass followed that up with another good showing against Indianapolis in Week 10, but a missed extra point against Kansas City once again led to some doubt creeping in. It felt for most of that game against the Chiefs like the missed extra point was going to loom large, but the rest of the team eventually made sure that didn’t happen. Nevertheless, it feels certain that there is going to come a time that the Bills need to rely on Bass down the stretch, and their confidence in doing so might have understandably been shaken by his miss against the Chiefs. Bass has made 86.4% of his field goals this season (19 of 22), which ranks 15th among qualified kickers (those with at least 16 attempts). Of the 40 kickers in the league who have an attempted an extra point, however, Bass ranks 36th, with a conversion rate of 89.2%. The Bills don’t currently have a kicker on their practice squad, so they’re all in on Bass coming through. He needs to reward them for their confidence. Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard, middle, celebrates his interception against the Chiefs in Week 11. The Bills have 13 interceptions this season, which is fourth most in the NFL. The Bills’ weekly injury report has needed subtitles at times this season because it’s been so long. By unofficial count, the Bills have had 15 players classified as starters or key contributors who have missed at least one game because of injury. That’s a lot of bumps and bruises. The good news, however, is that the bye week came at the right time. The team opened linebacker Matt Milano’s practice window before the bye, meaning his return should come soon. If he can get back up to speed before the playoffs, he gives the team a great 1-2 punch at linebacker with Terrel Bernard (and if not, Dorian Williams has looked just fine in Milano’s place). Ideally, the team’s run of wrist injuries is behind it. Amari Cooper and rookie Keon Coleman should be closer to 100% coming out of the bye. Rookie defensive tackle DeWayne Carter, who had put together a few nice performances before suffering a wrist injury, is eligible to return from injured reserve starting this week. Veteran defensive end Dawuane Smoot has to miss at least two more games while on injured reserve with a wrist injury of his own, while linebacker Baylon Spector is out for at least two more games because of a calf injury. All of them should be able to return in time for the playoffs, giving the Bills the chance to be as healthy as they’ve been all season at exactly the right time. Sent weekly directly to your inbox!San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters during a conference call on Monday, the day after the team's 35-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Here's everything he said. Transcript provided by the San Francisco 49ers Communications staff. Opening comments: "Alright guys, injuries from the game: [DL] Kevin Givens did have a torn peck, he'll end up going to IR, [RB] Christian McCaffrey was a PCL, shouldn't need surgery but still about a six-week recovery so he'll be going on IR also, and the surprise one from the game was [RB Jordan] J.P. Mason ended up having a high-ankle sprain, so he's going to have to go to IR, most likely, also. And that's it from the game. Go ahead." What is the plan at running back? Obviously, you have RB Isaac Guerendo, but will you have to be adding some people at that position? "Yeah, we have Guerendo. Obviously, he'll be up. We've got [RB] Patrick [Taylor Jr.] here who is on our practice squad, who will definitely be bumped up now, who was on our roster earlier in the year before Christian came back. And we'll most likely have to look for another." Do you have any updates on the other guys who were injured before the game, DL Nick Bosa and T Trent Williams? "Yeah, I'll hit them all here. [OL Aaron] Banks is still in the protocol, [DL Jordan] Elliott is still in the protocol, [LB Demetrius] Flannigan-Fowles with his knee, he will be day-to-day this week, [DB Deommodore Lenoir] Dmo with his knee, we're expecting to get back and practice on Wednesday, Nick, same thing, we'll have to evaluate him, him and Trent are kind of in the same boat, we're going to have to evaluate as the week goes. And then IR guys, [LB Dre] Greenlaw will continue to practice and [S Talanoa Hufanga] Huf, we plan on opening up his practice window here on Wednesday." As far as Talanoa goes, would he have to play with some sort of device or cast or support on his wrist? "Yeah, he's going to have to have something on it. He's tried a few things out. I'm not exactly sure exactly what he's going to have, but he's going to have some things on it and see how that goes this week." Also, news came out about Trent Williams and his wife losing their children at birth. Is he going to take some time off for that as well? "He did a little bit of that last week. Something that happened that last week and he was there at the hospital with her and got to meet him and say bye. And then he had to cremate him on Friday, so he's been dealing with that and he's working through it. But we're all just trying to be here for him through it all." What went into the decision to make QB Joshua Dobbs the backup to QB Brock Purdy last night? "Just the type of game that we thought it could be. We had a feeling all week, just looking at the forecast. We knew it would be more of a running game and we wanted that element added to it. We thought he could help in that way." As far as football goes, it seems like it's just a common theme of self-inflicted mistakes that have been going on. I don't know how you address that or how you change that. I know it's different mistakes every week. How do you actually try to make those adjustments? "When it's different things, it's not really just an adjustment that you make. You've got to keep coaching, you've got to keep challenging guys. If a guy continues to do the same mistakes, you've got to try to find a different guy to put in there. It's all of the above. Stuff we're continuing to work at, we obviously haven't gotten it done. But not just one area in particular. We've got to work on getting more turnovers. Obviously, we've got to work on protecting the ball better, which came in three different ways. One on the goal line, one on a kick return, one on a slip ball throwing, which killed us there in the second half, similar to Green Bay. But it's not one thing in particular. So a lot of things go into it." How do you process the real-life issues that you've had, with Trent and CB Charvarius 'Mooney' Ward, as a coach and as someone responsible for a team and get through that stuff with them? "That's stuff that we do every day. It's not to the extreme. When you've got to deal with tragedies like this, it's hard as a coach, it's hard as a friend, it's hard as a family member, it's hard for everybody. But we spend a lot of time with each other and that's what's cool about a football team. Whatever you go through, the good or the bad, we go through it together. And I do like for those guys because I do like that they have this, they have a group of guys they can go to, a group of guys that could see them every day. And you can't ever escape that full grief and stuff. But I do think it's nice for those guys to have another avenue to get out on the football field, to get around teammates and things like that. I thought it was a huge step by Mooney this week, just from a personal level. No one really, when something like that happens, you don't really want to jump back into anything. You've got to kind of make yourself. And I was real proud of him fighting through this week. And even though it was hard and I'm sure he didn't always want to do it, but he got through the week of practice, got through the game and I think that was a real step for him just going forward with his life. And that's the thing everybody's got to do in those situations. But it's nice when you have a football team and stuff, that you have a group of guys that you're around every day and that you're close with that can help you through it." It's your understanding that Trent wants to get back out there when he's healthy? "Oh yeah, definitely. Trent's really trying to get back out here. We've just got to, his ankle isn't healing the way we want. We can't get the swelling down and stuff, so that's why I'd like to say it's day-to-day, week-to-week, because we're expecting the swelling to go down and everything, it just hasn't. So we're trying to be patient with it, I know he's being patient with it. Hopefully it'll take a turn in the right direction this week, but it hasn't yet, so there's no guarantees." When you look at all the issues with the team and how heavy this feels, all the different issues and the injuries, how do you keep everybody focused and at a level where they can compete on a field on a Sunday? "You have to. That's the challenge. Lots of things going on in life, but everybody does have a job to do and so you've got to respect those challenges. You've got to respect what people are going through, but you've got to also help pull people together to do their job. And we're a team that counts on everybody, but I don't think it's much different in the business world either. People go through a lot of stuff, but whatever their line of work is, they still have a responsibility to do. We all understand that fully and how hard it can be on someone. And I do think in a sports atmosphere, in a team atmosphere, kind of like what I was saying earlier, it's nice for those guys to have a team and stuff they can be around and not feel as alone. But that's not going to, no one is going to judge your team off of that, they're going to judge it off of wins and losses and those games come once a week. You've got to put your plan together, you've got to practice as hard as you can and you've got get 48 guys out there on the field, in uniform, that are going to help you win. Like with injuries, you can't always count on everybody, whether it's an injury or whether it's something tragic that happened, people are going to go through some stuff and when that happens, we've got to another guy step it up." With how the defense has played, have you been pleased and satisfied with the way defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen's been calling games? "Yeah, I'm very satisfied with Nick. I'm not at all satisfied with the results and how it's going right now. But, some of the mistakes that we've made, I don't think or what's happened here in these last two weeks, I don't think that's a schematic issue. It's a little bit more of a fundamental issue. And that also starts with me. That goes to all coaching, and it goes down to the players, it goes to everyone in this building. But the results here these last two weeks haven't changed my opinion on Nick." It was already a pretty trying season for Christian before this. We talked about the frustration. Have you had a chance to talk to him and just see where he is after the latest injury? "No, I haven't got a chance to talk to him. Just getting back at 5:30 in the morning last night and just getting all this stuff finished up here a little bit ago. I know he has been getting his MRIs and everything, so I'll connect with him here this afternoon. But I just feel for him. It was a real frustrating year for him. He worked his butt off to get back to this point. I think he was really feeling good and about to take off and just had that real unfortunate injury last night. So, I know he's as crushed as anyone, but he'll get through this. He's a hell of a player, hell of a person and an unbelievable 49er and he'll be back stronger than ever next year to help us." Will Brock be limited in practice this week or is he full-go? "No, Brock's full-go. He didn't even come in for rehab today, so Brock's fine." How did you feel OL Ben Bartch played his first start with the 49ers? "I was impressed by him. I know he's got a lot of ability and stuff and we've enjoyed working with him here, but that was our first time going into a game with him. I loved how he competed. I thought he blocked well. I thought he helped us in that game. So it was a good first start for him." You said last night this team isn't as good as some of the others, which by the record, yeah. Did you mean from like a talent perspective? Do you mean when you consider all the injuries and who is out there right now or can you provide just more context of what you meant? "Well, I'm just answering a question. I got asked does this team not have the same fight as last year's team? And everything goes to the team the year before. And I was just trying to imply this isn't last year's team. You wanted a reason for why our record isn't as good as last year's and when it's asked about fighting and stuff, I don't see it all that way. I was making the point that this isn't last year's team. Last year's team was obviously a better team. I'm not saying just from the roster, I'm just saying from the beginning to end, the way we started out, the way we felt in training camp, throughout the whole year. We've been trying to build that with this team. We've had times where we felt that we were on the right path to it and then we've had some setbacks that I think it's always been one step forward, two steps back. We really haven't grasped the full potential of this year's team. That's why I don't like comparing it to last year's team or the year before." This article first appeared on 49ers Webzone and was syndicated with permission.NEW YORK (AP) — Technology stocks pulled Wall Street to another record amid a mixed Monday of trading. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% from its all-time high set on Friday to post a record for the 54th time this year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 128 points, or 0.3%, while the Nasdaq composite gained 1%. Super Micro Computer, a stock that’s been on an AI-driven roller coaster, soared 28.7% to lead the market. Following allegations of misconduct and the resignation of its public auditor , the maker of servers used in artificial-intelligence technology said an investigation found no evidence of misconduct by its management or by the company’s board. It also said that it doesn’t expect to restate its past financials and that it will find a new chief financial officer, appoint a general counsel and make other moves to strengthen its governance. Big Tech stocks also helped prop up the market. Gains of 1.8% for Microsoft and 3.2% for Meta Platforms were the two strongest forces pushing upward on the S&P 500. Intel was another propellant during the morning, but it lost an early gain to fall 0.5% after the chip company said CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired and stepped down from the board. Intel is looking for Gelsinger’s replacement, and its chair said it’s “committed to restoring investor confidence.” Intel recently lost its spot in the Dow Jones Industrial Average to Nvidia, which has skyrocketed in Wall Street’s frenzy around AI. Stellantis, meanwhile, skidded following the announcement of its CEO’s departure . Carlos Tavares steps down after nearly four years in the top spot of the automaker, which owns car brands like Jeep, Citroën and Ram, amid an ongoing struggle with slumping sales and an inventory backlog at dealerships. The world’s fourth-largest automaker’s stock fell 6.3% in Milan. The majority of stocks in the S&P 500 likewise fell, including California utility PG&E. It dropped 5% after saying it would sell $2.4 billion of stock and preferred shares to raise cash. Retailers were mixed amid what’s expected to be the best Cyber Monday on record and coming off Black Friday . Target, which recently gave a forecast for the holiday season that left investors discouraged , fell 1.2%. Walmart , which gave a more optimistic forecast, rose 0.2%. Amazon, which looks to benefit from online sales from Cyber Monday, climbed 1.4%. All told, the S&P 500 added 14.77 points to 6,047.15. The Dow fell 128.65 to 44,782.00, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 185.78 to 19,403.95. The stock market largely took Donald Trump’s latest threat on tariffs in stride. The president-elect on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a group of developing economies if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar. Trump said he wants the group, headlined by Brazil, Russia, India and China, to promise it won’t create a new currency or otherwise try to undercut the U.S. dollar. The dollar has long been the currency of choice for global trade. Speculation has also been around a long time that other currencies could knock it off its mantle, but no contender has come close. The U.S. dollar’s value rose Monday against several other currencies, but one of its strongest moves likely had less to do with the tariff threats. The euro fell amid a political battle in Paris over the French government’s budget . The euro sank 0.7% against the U.S. dollar and broke below $1.05. In the bond market, Treasury yields gave up early gains to hold relatively steady. The yield on the 10-year Treasury climbed above 4.23% during the morning before falling back to 4.19%. That was just above its level of 4.18% late Friday. A report in the morning showed the U.S. manufacturing sector contracted again last month, but not by as much as economists expected. This upcoming week will bring several big updates on the job market, including the October job openings report, weekly unemployment benefits data and the all-important November jobs report. They could steer the next moves for Federal Reserve, which recently began pulling interest rates lower to give support to the economy. Economists expect Friday’s headliner report to show U.S. employers accelerated their hiring in November, coming off October’s lackluster growth that was hampered by damaging hurricanes and strikes. “We now find ourselves in the middle of this Goldilocks zone, where economic health supports earnings growth while remaining weak enough to justify potential Fed rate cuts,” according to Mark Hackett, chief of investment research at Nationwide. In financial markets abroad, Chinese stocks led gains worldwide as monthly surveys showed improving conditions for manufacturing, partly driven by a surge in orders ahead of Trump’s inauguration next month. Both official and private sector surveys of factory managers showed strong new orders and export orders, possibly partly linked to efforts by importers in the U.S. to beat potential tariff hikes by Trump once he takes office. Indexes rose 0.7% in Hong Kong and 1.1% in Shanghai. AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.
Next: ego777 photos