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1. A mini Atari game console hooked up to a TV that's so adorably tiny and actually works !!! They deserve to take a break or two during their workday, and I can't think of a better way to spend 10 minutes than crushing a few levels in Pac-Man. The mini console includes Breakout, Tempest, Centipede, Combat, Pong, Warlords, Missile Command, Millipede, Asteroids , and Pac-Man. Promising review: "I've put probably 10 hours into playing with this little system. It's an excellent little Atari clone; the screen is crystal clear, the games play exactly as expected, the sound is great, and the controller is a joy. This is an absolute must for anyone who loves retro games." — Doug Welyczko Get it from Amazon for $24.99 . 2. A mousepad with a wrist support pad shaped like the softest and floofiest surface known to mankind: corgi butt. The gel padding can help reduce wrist strain, and it'll give all their co-workers something to "awww!" over when they stop by to make small talk. Promising review: "I ADORE this mouse pad!!! I work as a software developer and was starting to experience the beginnings of carpel tunnel. This has totally stopped the numbness in my hand! And as a corgi mom of two bouncing corgi boys, this was a must-have!" — LW Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two styles). 3. An otter tape dispenser that will adorably hold onto their tape until they need to grab a piece. Otters famously hold hands while sleeping, but they also hold office supplies during the workday. Many do not know this. While it does come with all the cute vibes, it doesn't come with actual tape, so consider throwing in a three-pack as a bonus gift. Promising review: "No one is buying this tape dispenser for any purpose other than to look cute on a desk. It definitely does that. It’s adorable. Just look at that happy, furry otter face. As a bonus, it also holds tape, which is useful in a variety of situations. It’s also very sturdy and isn’t likely to go flying when you forcefully grab a piece of tape from it (if you’re an aggressive gift wrapper, by chance). This otter tape dispenser is one of the few novelty items that actually does what it’s supposed to do. Two paws up. " — Bargler Get it from Amazon for $19.99 . 4. A talking Bob Ross bobblehead so they can take a moment to appreciate the joy of painting when things get a bit too stressful. It also comes with a mini book of paintings, which is perfect to flip through when they need to look busy as their boss walks by. Pair it with the mini Bob Ross paint-by-numbers kit so they can create a tiny shrine to everyone's favorite painter. Promising review: "I love this Bob Ross bobblehead, and my son is beyond happy! We love Bob Ross and watch his painting series (watched him since I was a little girl), and so this is a real gem, because it plays his most famous phrases on the Joy of Painting , and it gives my son a sense of calm as he does his homework! It lies right on his desk, and it's a real delight! So grateful for this! We absolutely love it!!" — HC4910 Get it from Amazon for $9.44 . 5. A set of eight cat gel roller pens they will have to keep an extremely close eye on — Gary from accounting has eight real ones and will certainly be plotting to steal these. Reviewers say these actually write very smoothly, so they're as cute as they are functional! Sadly, Gary is neither. Promising review: "These adorable pens are a hoot! I can now ensure the pen thieves stay away from my desk. The point is very fine. It writes smoothly with black ink. The colors and the tiny faces are too cute. My favorite part is the little tail on the cap." — Amazon Customer Get a set of eight from Amazon for $7.99 . 6. Or charming novelty gel pens to make writing their weekly to-do lists and meeting notes so much more fun. One simply cannot have a bad day at work when one's assistant is a small bunny sitting atop a writing utensil. Promising review: "The pens are super cute and have a nice fine-point pen. I ordered them for the girls at work and they loved them." — Jen Get a pack of 12 or 16 from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in four styles). 7. A llama-shaped stress ball with a catchphrase they will live by: "when spit happens, give me a squeeze!" Now, they can redirect the aggression they feel toward their laptop every time it freezes into cuteness aggression toward this squeezable sweetie. Promising reviews: "I got a few of these as gifts for coworkers, and they loved them! I thought they were super cute as well. They are soft and squishy and definitely match the stress ball expectations." — Purvi Patel "I tend to get rather stressed and have been known to accidentally obliterate stress balls. Thankfully, this llama is quite sturdy and hasn't shown any signs of wear and tear yet despite frequent and intense use over the past few weeks. Based on that, I fully expect him to endure for a long time to come." — Rachel L Get it from Amazon for $13.99 . 8. Or! A dozen squishy cat stress toys so they can keep one in every drawer — we've all had those long days where we need a squeezable cat available at arm's reach at all times. Promising review: "So Soft. So squishy. So stretchy! These little guys are so satisfying to sit there and squish when you're feeling anxious or frustrated. The paint on their little faces is a little messy sometimes, but the way a stress ball looks isn't very important. I like that these are small enough to fit inside of your pocket because so many stress balls are big and obvious and embarrassing." —So Soft. So squishy. So stretchy! These little guys are so satisfying to sit there and squish when you're feeling anxious or frustrated. The paint on their little faces is a little messy sometimes, but the way a stress ball looks isn't very important. I like that these are small enough to fit inside of your pocket because so many stress balls are big and obvious and embarrassing." — Emma McConaughey Get the set of 12 from Amazon for $8.99 (also available in a 10-piece and 50-piece set). 9. A duck night-light that will cheer them up almost immediately because it's a total mood. They can tap the duck to change between three different brightness settings, so they can use it for everything from study sessions to nap time. It can also hold their phone, so it checks off the two gifting essentials: it's both cute and functional! Promising review : "This little lamp is BEYOND adorable. I got it as a gift for my niece, and she loved it. It's super cute, has a soft squishy texture, and has a little X for his butt. Maybe some won't like the little X, but it just adds extra cuteness. Worked right out of the box. Seemed pretty bright. Squish him, and the level changes. I can't speak to life expectancy, but it seems decent enough quality. Freaking adorable! Way better than expected." — KF Get it from Amazon for $15.99 . 10. Or a dimmable Dodo Duck Night-Light so they can have an adorable little friend to add some ~ ambiance ~ to their dreary desk. It's also rechargeable and cordless, meaning they can carry it around while telling everyone, "Don't talk to me or my son ever again." Check out a TikTok of the duck night-light in action. Promising review: "This little lamp is so cute! Gently squeeze it to turn it off or on. It leaves a nice soft glow. Purchased for a teenager, and she loves it." — WendyAnne Get it from Amazon for $12.79 . 11. Or!!! A cat-shaped lamp they can tap to change seven different colors any time they need to switch up their desk's aesthetic. It's rechargeable, so they can carry it around if they'd like, and it's made of soft silicone, so they may be tempted to pet it like a real cat. Promising review: "I LOVE this light. I use it as a night-light in the bedroom, and with the color option, I just tap it to stay perma red so I still have light in the room and it's easy on the eyes to walk to the bathroom with. It's soft and easy to charge, and its battery life is as listed. This is SO cute. I kept it for myself, but I could easily see this doing well with toddlers as a night light as well. I will caution though, that because of the silicone material, if you have pets in the house, the hair is going to get stuck to it sometimes. My favorite Amazon purchase." — HYN_Kirsten Get it from Amazon for $15.99 . 12. A tear-off daily self-care calendar to remind them they deserve a few breaks and some planned quality me-time every single day! There are spaces for to-do lists, noting what they're thankful for (i.e., you for giving them this gift!), daily affirmations, self-care activities, meal planning, and daily reflections. Promising review: "I got this for my mental health when I was in a really bad place mentally, and I was trying to figure out why I was having so many panic attacks. This made me feel on top of stuff and gave me something to look forward to. Super cute, super cheap, and it makes me happy." — katelyn Bliss Collections is a family-owned, Wisconsin-based business established in 2012 that specializes in stationery, planners and pads, and drinkware. Get a 50-sheet pad from Amazon for $8.49 (also available in 15 other styles/designs). 13. Or a sloth to-do notepad that I personally believe was actually designed by sloths. My evidence? There's a section for "to-do soon" and a section for "to-do (after a nap)," which is something so brilliantly lazy only an actual sloth could think of it. There's also a section to note their mood and how their day was, so it basically functions as a mini diary, too! Promising review: "I am absolutely in love. I have severe unmedicated ADHD and have always struggled with being overwhelmed with to-do lists (both having them in my mind and making them). This cute, fun design makes that task less daunting and easier with how it’s organized. It lets me divide tasks up into immediate needs and tasks to do eventually, as well as gives me a space for appointments and reminders for calling people. I also thoroughly enjoy the “mood” marker and the “how was your day” section as it also helps me track my mood." — River Get it from Amazon for $5.95 . 14. And a sloth coffee mug so they can get caffeinated to tackle all those to-do list tasks! Or to walk from their desk to the bed to take a nap. Whatever feels more natural. Promising review: "I used this sloth coffee mug as a white elephant gift at a Christmas party. Everyone was trading for it and thought it was precious. I would highly recommend it." — Slake Get it from Amazon for $10.95 . 15. A six-pack of little animal planters that'll make them feel like Matt Damon in We Bought a Zoo, except this one is way easier to manage. These have helpful drainage holes, and reviewers say they're exceptionally sturdy! These do not come with plants, but you can pick up a pack of six succulents on Amazon! Promising review: "Got this for my plant momma friend, and she loved it! It's cute, small (about four fingers tall), and brings so much joy! Looks better in person than on the box. The package arrived quickly, the box was banged up a bit, but the pieces were in perfect condition. I would get this again for myself or other plant lovers next time." — xx Get them from Amazon for $24.99 . 16. Or a set of artificial succulents with motivational quotes for the aspiring gardener who isn't actually about that plant parent life. Promising review: "I love these cute little planters ! They’re really easy to set up (everything comes separately: pots, stickers, plants, and decorative rocks), and you can decide if you want the stickers on them or not. I elected to keep them plain, and they fit into the decor on my TV stand so well! The three different types of plants also complement each other well." — Lauren J Get it from Amazon for $19.99 . 17. Or!!! Succulent-shaped tea lights if they want to bring a desert-chic vibe to their desk. I don't know if desert-chic is a thing, but it should be. These are so cute that they'll probably never actually light them, but that's not really the point of these, is it??? But if they do, they each burn for about 30 minutes! Promising review: "Super cute tea lights! They come in two gift boxes with a ribbon around it, perfect for gifting a set and keeping the other!" — Amy D. Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $10.39+ (available in three styles). 18. Buildable Lego cherry blossoms for the aspiring plant parents on your list who love the idea of keeping flowers around but hate the idea of taking care of them. Also, cherry blossom season lasts for all of two seconds, but Legos last a lifetime. They'll be so grateful they don't have to water them. Check out a TikTok of the flowers in action. Promising review : "Great afternoon activity. All of the flower Lego sets are great for a break and getting your mind off things. We have several different flower ones in a vase, and they all seem to fit nicely together." — Jeremy Moeller Get it from Amazon for $14.24 . 19. A whimsical UFO Bluetooth speaker to teleport them to planet Funkytown and give them some background music while finally responding to those e-mails they've been ignoring all week. It also acts as a night-light, so this might fly its way over to their nightstand as well. Promising review: "Bought this for my daughter, and she loved it. The design is cute. Quality seems good for the price. Love the sound quality and ability to play any music. I’d have bought this just as a cute decor gift as well." — Nilay Get it from Amazon for $15.19 (available in four colors). 20. Or an itty-bitty Baby Yoda Bluetooth speaker for any remote workers on your list who like to blast their Spotify "Productivity Jamz" playlist while cranking out a new Excel spreadsheet. Though it's small in stature, many reviewers say this packs a seriously impressive punch in the sound department. Promising review: " I bought this for my 8-year-old son because he kept stealing my portable speaker. He absolutely loved it! Decent sound quality and he loves to blast the speaker. It does get pretty loud, but not obnoxiously loud. Great product." — Mom of boys Get it from Amazon for $17.99 . 21. Or! A Bluetooth speaker that packs big sound into a tiny retro package. It also has a speakerphone option, so they can add some vintage flair to all of their boring work calls. Promising review: "This is one of the best purchases I’ve ever made. I needed a Bluetooth speaker to listen to podcasts on my iPhone as its speaker is not the greatest, and I don’t always want to wear earbuds. I am amazed at the sound quality and versatility. (Aux in! Microphone for calls! Can be used while plugged into an electrical outlet!) I use it for podcasts, like I mentioned, but also to watch films and Tab on my Fire tablet. It makes the film experience PERFECT since Fire speakers aren’t as nuanced. Plus, it’s so darling and looks like you took a 1930s radio and put it in a shrinking machine." — RaisinBran Get it from Amazon for $12.79+ (available in four colors). 22. Cable-hugging critters they will immediately place on the charging and power cords on their desk that have seen better days. These helpful creatures will hold them in place to stop the fraying and splitting that can happen when cords are bent in weird ways. Promising review: "My kids asked for these for Christmas, so I got a big pack to hand out. They LOVED them. My daughter has them on all her charging cables, and they do not come off easily. They were a little tough to get on but once they are on they do not move. So far, my daughter has not needed a new charging cable since putting these on them." — Amazon Customer Get a set of 18 from Amazon for $12.99 . 23. A set of mini macaron containers perfect for keeping their jewelry, medications, coins, or other small valuables safe and secure in a ridiculously cute way. Promising review: "These are the best little containers EVER! I use them for so many things: change 'purse' for my work locker, pill containers, small jewelry holder (fits my earrings, rings, and necklace and works great for when I can't wear something and don't want to lose it). I've used a few daily, and none of them have broken or popped open, and I've had these for two and a half months already! Cannot praise these things enough! Definitely worth the money." — Meghan Danielle Get a set of six from Amazon for $6.99 . 24. A mini inflatable tube guy they can pretend is dancing to the tunes they're listening to in their AirPods. They might just be inspired to take a break and have their very own dance party — which is what they deserve after sending two whole e-mails in a row. Promising review: "OMG! I love this guy! These things, large and small, will ALWAYS make me laugh. My husband bought the desk version for me, and I can always count on it to make me laugh. My co-workers love it, too. People just stop by to turn him on for a quick pick-me-up. I would recommend getting the AC plug since batteries can run down fast. I think we should create a community of fellow air-dancer-havers and post clips of our little guys dancing to our favorite songs. Anyone in?" — Mark Get it from Amazon for $8.58 . 25. A set of glow-in-the-dark kodama for the Studio Ghibli fan on your list. These adorable tree spirits will be the perfect little guardians for their desk — making sure Mark from Payroll doesn't stop by and steal their Takis from their snack drawer. One reviewer put these in their fish tank too! Promising review : "The cutest whimsical kodama. Apologies for the photo dump ...but the need is REAL to show just how cute are these tree spirits. I was a bit worried reading other reviews about broken parts. So I ordered the set of 20 just to be safe. All were intact. The packaging was superb, as shown in the photos. So now I can gift these little guys whenever I want to gift a plant to my nature-loving friends. I would highly recommend if you’re a plant lover. It’s only been a few hours, but I noticed they do glow in the dark." — nanccan Get a set of 20 from Amazon for $13.98 (comes with 10 green and 10 blue; also available in other sets). 26. An elephant-shaped phone holder since everyone needs a cute desk pet, especially one that will also keep their mess of pens and pencils in their proper place. Promising review: "I am so in love with this elephant. It is not nearly as small as I thought it would be. The colors are so vibrant and it was very easy to put together. I just started a new job as a therapist at a school, and something this cute lets me show some style but still be appropriate for the workplace." — Miss S Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in five patterns). 27. A desktop boxing set so they can let out all their work frustrations on a tiny punching bag instead of sending another passive-aggressive email. Promising review: "Got this as a gag gift , yet it has helped my coworker deal with some stress at the office. We have all used it and it’s a lot of fun to release some ‘little’ energy!" — Michelle Frahm Get it from Amazon for $9.86 . 28. A tiny light-up marquee to write inspirational phrases to themselves on... or write sneaky messages to their coworkers in background of all their Zoom meetings. Promising review: "Love this!!! It’s absolutely adorable and perfect for a tier tray, or decor in my tween daughter’s room! I really love it — and I may need another one, or two..." — Nicole Swanburg Get it from Amazon for $10.40 . 29. A mini zen gardening kit that'll bring a sense of tranquility on those days when the mere sound of their Slack notification brings on instant anxiety. It even comes with a tiny book to help introduce them to the world of tiny zen gardening. Promising review: "I wanted something to place on a side table with books and stuff for relaxing. I think it's a perfect little piece of diversion. I added a few rocks and shells and it's nice to play with for a few minutes to get your mind relaxed." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $7.95 . 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SAN FRANCISCO , Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Prologis, Inc. PLD declared a regular cash dividend for the quarter ending December 31, 2024 , on the following securities: A dividend of $0.96 per share of the company's common stock, payable on December 31, 2024 , to common stockholders of record at the close of business on December 16, 2024 ; and A dividend of $1.0675 per share of the company's 8.54% Series Q Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, payable on December 31, 2024 , to Series Q stockholders of record at the close of business on December 16, 2024 . ABOUT PROLOGIS Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate with a focus on high-barrier, high-growth markets. At September 30, 2024 , the company owned or had investments in, on a wholly owned basis or through co-investment ventures, properties and development projects expected to total approximately 1.2 billion square feet (116 million square meters) in 20 countries. 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All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future—including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition and development activity, contribution and disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, expectations regarding new lines of business, our debt, capital structure and financial position, our ability to earn revenues from co-investment ventures, form new co-investment ventures and the availability of capital in existing or new co-investment ventures—are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. 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We undertake no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this document except as may be required by law. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/prologis-declares-quarterly-dividend-302323230.html SOURCE Prologis, Inc. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared a video highlighting the busy year they've had in 2024 while revealing a number of achievements within their charity. The release of the one-minute video, on December 2, coincided with the Archewell Foundation's Impact Report for 2023-2024. It showcases Prince Harry and Meghan's philanthropic efforts throughout 2023-2024, four years since the charity's founding in 2020. Watch the video above READ MORE: Queen Mary and King Frederik's 'very unusual' announcement The video and Impact Report were shared with US publication People , and later published on the Archewell Foundation's website. People also viewed the Archewell Foundation's 2023 tax records. The tax records show the charity received $US5.3 million in grants (approx. $8.2 million) more than double the $US2 million (approx. $3 million) raised the previous year. Of that $5 million, Harry and Meghan allocated $US1.3 million (just over $2 million) to charitable causes between January to December 2023. They are said to have received a $5 million donation from one donor while the charity was boosted by $335,000 from five separate individual donations. The tax filing reveals the Duke and Duchess of Sussex worked for Archewell for just one hour per week. But if that seems unusual, it's actually standard practice for directors of U.S. tax-exempt organisations. READ MORE: Monaco's royals share Christmas card with a difference The couple do not receive a salary from Archewell, however the charity does employ a number of well-paid staffers. James Holt, co-executive director, received a $US228,500 salary (approx. $352,800) along with $US18,428 (approx. $28,456) in benefits. Archewell's co-executive director Shauna Nep was paid $US272,241 (approx. $420,384) approx. with benefits of $US26,356 (approx. $40,697). Other costs include $US997,285 (just over $1.5 million) in salaries and more than $US1 million (approx. $1.5 million) in overall expenses, which covers legal fees, event costs and travel. Archewell Foundation's Impact Report reveals how and where the money has been spent. The main causes Harry and Meghan have chosen to support include mental health initiatives, online safety, community building, empowerment of women and girls and efforts to combat misinformation. READ MORE: King Charles 'snubbed' by Church of England parishes Records show the Archewell Foundation is a founding partner of the Women's Wellness (Spa)ce, a trauma-informed wellness centre for women in north Philadelphia, created by Ashley Biden – the daughter of US President Joe Biden and Dr Jill Biden. The foundation contributed $US250,000 (approx. $386,000) to the nonpartisan initiative. "The centre aims to offer a safe haven and community for women impacted by trauma, providing resources such as nutritious food, exercise, meditation, and therapeutic interventions," the report said, of the involvement. The 16-page Impact Report called the Archewell Foundation's Parents Network and The Welcome Project as its "principal programs". Mental health organisation Humanity Crew was given $US130,000 (approx. $200,000) to help prevent trauma among displaced children and their families through emergency psychological interventions and training. The Sussexes also donated to aid workers in Israel and Gaza with mental health support totalling $US50,000 (approx. $77,000) while $US80,000 (approx. $123,000) was given to boost mental health services for aid workers in Turkey and Syria. "This year, at The Archewell Foundation, we've witnessed the transformative power of human connection – of people reaching across divides to uplift one another," the report said, via Holt and Nep. "Our purpose is simple yet impactful: to show up, do good. To drive positive change, rally for communities in need, and nurture spaces where everyone is seen, valued, and supported. "In 2024, we were honoured to work alongside communities, families, and individuals who, despite facing tremendous hardship, are redefining what's possible." Prince Harry and Meghan's video highlights reel, set to Coldplay's A Sky Full of Stars , is a compilation of their biggest endeavours throughout the year. It shows the couple's foreign visits to Canada for the Invictus Games One Year to Go countdown event, their tours of Nigeria and Colombia , and their numerous public appearances both together and solo. They include  Prince Harry's speech at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York City where he spoke about push to protect children online, through the Parents Network, and Meghan's panel appearance at the SXSW Conference in Austin on International Women's Day. Meghan was also seen cooking with women for The Welcome Project ahead of Thanksgiving. FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE : Stay across all the latest in celebrity, lifestyle and opinion via our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details.

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No. 7 Mercer stages 4th-quarter comeback to top No. 10 Rhode Island 17-10, advances to FCS semifinalThe long WNBA offseason is well underway, and there has been more activity than usual this winter. Not only because of the expansion draft to fill out the Golden State Valkyries roster , which is now complete, but due to the unusual number of coaching changes. Seven franchises parted ways with their coach: The Atlanta Dream , Chicago Sky , Connecticut Sun , Dallas Wings , Indiana Fever , Los Angeles Sparks and Washington Mystics . It's no surprise that group includes the five worst teams in the league last season. The Fever were the first to make a new hire when they agreed to a deal with Stephanie White, who left the Sun earlier in the offseason and previously played for and coached the Fever. The Sky then filled their vacancy by inking a deal with former Las Vegas Aces assistant Tyler Marsh. Up next, the Dream lured Karl Smesko away from Florida Gulf Coast University and the Sparks also dipped into the collegiate ranks to hire Lynne Roberts from Utah. Most recently, the Sun surprised everyone by hiring Belgian national team coach Rachid Meziane. Finally, the Wings filled their spot by hiring Chris Koclanes, while the Mystics agreed to a deal with Sydney Johnson. All seven open positions have now been filled. WNBA coaching tracker Team 2024 record Previous coach Current coach Dream 15-25 Tanisha Wright Karl Smesko Sky 13-27 Teresa Weatherspoon Tyler Marsh Sun 28-12 Stephanie White Rachid Meziane Wings 9-31 Latricia Trammell Chris Koclanes Fever 20-20 Christie Sides Stephanie White Sparks 8-32 Curt Miller Lynne Roberts Mystics 14-26 Eric Thibault Sydney Johnson Dream When the Dream hired Tanisha Wright in 2021, they were in desperate need of a leader who could help professionalize the operation. That's exactly what Wright did, as she turned the Dream into a tough defensive bunch and led them to the playoffs in each of the last two seasons. However, the team had plateaued despite the addition of top draft picks, including No. 1 overall selection Rhyne Howard , and they had the worst offense in the league this season. Wright met her remit, but it was time for the Dream to go in a new direction. It certainly appears as though improving the offense was the primary goal in the Dream's coaching hire, as they've brought in Karl Smesko, who turned FGCU into a mid-major machine with a high-powered attack predicated on firing away from behind the arc. Smesko had a remarkable .847 winning percentage in his 23 years as in charge in Fort Myers, and led the Eagles to 14 Atlantic Sun regular season titles, 11 ASUN Tournament championships and 10 NCAA Tournament appearances. This will be Smesko's first foray into the professional coaching ranks. Sky Perhaps the most surprising coaching change was when the Sky fired Teresa Weatherspoon after just one season. Weatherspoon built a strong bond with Rookie of the Year runner-up Angel Reese and kept the Sky in the playoff hunt despite a major talent drain, poor roster construction and injuries. Ultimately, there were too many concerns about her lack of experience, which cropped up at times during the season and led to doubts about attracting free agents. Plus, she was hired before new general manager Jeff Pagliocca, and that order of operations usually doesn't lead to a long partnership. The Sky didn't wait long to make a new hire. They agreed to a deal with former Las Vegas Aces assistant Tyler Marsh. Marsh spent the last three seasons working under Becky Hammon and won two titles with the team. Prior to joining the Aces, he spent time with the Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors, and also worked briefly in the NBA G League. He specializes in player development, as does Pagliocca. Reese, posted "W" on social media shortly after the news was announced, seemingly giving her approval . Sun Stephanie White had real success with the Connecticut Sun, leading the team to a 55-25 record and two semifinal appearances in her two seasons in charge, but decided to part ways with the organization after the 2024 campaign. There had been rumors about this move ever since the Sun were eliminated from the playoffs, especially after White confirmed she was dealing with a family emergency. After White's departure become official, Sun president Jen Rizzotti told ESPN in a statement that the two sides "parted on good terms because some of [White's] decision-making process was not just about basketball." White added that leaving the Sun was "not an easy decision" but would be the "best one for my family and my career." The Sun took their time in naming a replacement for White, and stunned everyone by choosing 44-year-old Frenchman Rachid Meziane. A long-time coach in his native country, Meziane led Villeneuve-d'Ascq to the Ligue Féminine championship last season and has also enjoyed success on the international level as the coach of the Belgian national team. Most notably, he led the Belgian Cats to the 2023 EuroBasket Women gold medal. While Meziane is certainly a capable coach, he has no WNBA experience and it will be interesting to see what effect, if any, his hiring has on the Sun's ability to maintain their current core with Alyssa Thomas , DeWanna Bonner , Brionna Jones and DiJonai Carrington all entering free agency. Wings The Wings hired Latricia Trammell ahead of the 2023 season with an eye on improving their porous defense. She did just that, and the Wings enjoyed their best season in over a decade. They reached the 20-win mark for the first time since 2008 and won a playoff series for the first time since 2009. That momentum was halted by horrible injury luck in the first half of this season. The Wings started off 5-19 and never recovered. They are now in the lottery for the first time since 2021, and have the best odds of getting the No. 1 overall pick due to the pick swap they have with the Sky. Ahead of a potentially franchise-altering winter, the Wings decided to go for a fresh start on the sideline. It took the Wings a while to find their man, but they finally filled their coaching vacancy by agreeing to a deal with Chris Koclanes on Dec. 23. Koclanes had been working as an assistant coach for USC's women's program, but is a long-time WNBA assistant who spent eight years on Curt Miller's staff with both the Connecticut Sun and Los Angeles Sparks. Miller is now the Wings' general manager. Koclanes, who is known for his defensive-minded approach, will be tasked with fixing the Wings' pourous defense and developing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, which is widely expected to be Paige Bueckers. Fever As for the Fever, they actually had a fun and successful summer. Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark's arrival turned them into one of the best offensive teams in the league and they made the playoffs for the first time since 2016, ending the longest active postseason drought in the league. Christie Sides was even named Coach of the Month for August during their post-Olympics surge. But while Sides succeeded in getting the Fever back on track following an embarrassing run as the laughing stock of the league from 2017-2022, the organization ultimately felt she wasn't the coach to take them to the next level with Clark and Aliyah Boston . In Stephanie White, they believe they've found the coach to do just that. White has a long history with the organization as a player (2000-04), assistant coach (2011-14) and head coach (2015-16). She was there when the franchise came into being, was on the bench for their only championship and is the last Fever coach to win a playoff series. While there's no question about her credentials, perhaps the most important aspect is that she has Clark's backing. "I spoke with Caitlin last night, and I think just overall excitement," White told ESPN after being hired. "I have been watching Caitlin play since she was an eighth grader, when I was coaching in the college realm and covering her games in college, and just an exciting time for me, very excited to be working with her and this young team." Sparks Prior to the 2023 season, the Sparks made a big splash by hiring Curt Miller away from the Connecticut Sun, where he had enjoyed an extremely successful tenure that included two Finals appearances. The Sparks were hopeful that Miller could turn things around after they missed the playoffs in both 2021 and 2022. That did not happen, however, in large part due to injuries. After winning the No. 2 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, they then pivoted to a full rebuild and finished in last place this season. Firing Miller seemed harsh considering the circumstances, but the Sparks wanted to go in another direction and Miller has always been better with veteran teams. The Sparks have now filled their vacancy by hiring University of Utah coach Lynne Roberts, who has nearly three decades of experience at the collegiate level. Roberts turned the Utes into a regular NCAA Tournament team in recent years by playing an analytically-driven style of offense. Last season, Utah shot 95% of their shots from beyond the arc, at the rim or in the paint. The Sparks finished 10th in the league in offensive rating (97.0) and 10th in 3-point percentage (32.0), and the front office is hopeful that Roberts can turn those numbers around. Mystics The Mystics fired both Mike Thibault (general manager and former long-term coach) and Eric Thibault. The younger Thibault, who took over for his dad ahead of the 2023 season, was hamstrung by injuries and Elena Delle Donne's decision to take a sabbatical. He guided the Mystics to the playoffs last season, but they began this campaign 0-12, which was the fourth-worst start in league history. Though they turned it around and were in the playoff hunt until the final day of the regular season, that wasn't enough to keep his job. The Mystics were the last team to hire a new coach, and will hope that their time was well spent. They have hired Sydney Johnson, who made his first foray into the WNBA as an assistant coach for Teresa Weatherspoon with the Chicago Sky last season. Johnson has extensive experience on the collegiate level, which includes stints as the head coach for Princeton and Fairfield. He has also worked with USA Basketball for a number of years, and led Team USA to a gold medal at the 2023 FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup. The Mystics have not won a playoff series since they captured their first WNBA championship back in 2019, and Johnson will be tasked with getting the team back to playoff contention.

Enzo Maresca savoured chants of ‘we’ve got our Chelsea back’ from travelling fans following a 5-1 Premier League thrashing of 10-man Southampton at St Mary’s. Blues supporters also sang the name of head coach Maresca during the closing stages of an emphatic success sealed by goals from Axel Disasi, Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer and substitute Jadon Sancho. Bottom club Southampton briefly levelled through Joe Aribo but were a man down from the 39th minute after captain Jack Stephens was sent off for pulling the hair of Marc Cucurella. Chelsea, who have endured an underwhelming period since Todd Boehly’s consortium bought the club in 2022, climbed above Arsenal and into second place on goal difference, seven points behind leaders Liverpool. “It was a very good feeling, especially because you can see that they are happy, that is our target,” Maresca said of the atmosphere in the away end. “We work every day to keep them happy and tonight was a very good feeling, especially the one that they can see that Chelsea’s back. This is an important thing.” Maresca rotated his squad in Hampshire, making seven changes following Sunday’s impressive 3-0 win over Aston Villa. Following a sloppy start, his side, who stretched their unbeaten run to six top-flight games, could easily have won by more as they hit the woodwork three times, in addition to squandering a host of chances. “I’m very happy with the five we scored,” said the Italian. “I’m not happy with the first 15, 20 minutes, where we struggled. The reason why we struggled is because we prepared the game to press them man to man and the first 15, 20 minutes we were not pressing them man to man. “After 15, 20 minutes we adjust that and the game was much better. For sure we could score more but five goals they are enough.” Southampton manager Russell Martin rued a costly “moment of madness” from skipper Stephens. The defender’s ridiculous red card was the headline mistake of a catalogue of errors from the beleaguered south-coast club as they slipped seven points from safety following an 11th defeat of a dismal season. “I don’t think anyone will be as disappointed as Jack,” Martin said of Stephens, who was sent off for the second time this term after tugging the curls of Cucurella as Saints prepared to take a corner. “I haven’t got to sit down and talk with him about that at all. He will be hurt more than anyone and it’s changed the game for us tonight, which is disappointing. “I think they have to describe it as violent conduct; it’s not violent really but there’s no other explanation for that really. It’s a moment of madness that’s really cost us and Jack.” Southampton repeatedly invited pressure with their risky attempts to play out from defence, with goalkeeper Joe Lumley gifting Chelsea their second goal, scored by Nkunku. While Saints were booed off at full-time, Martin, who was missing a host of key players due to injuries and suspensions, praised the effort of his depleted team. “When they see such a big scoreline and a couple of the goals we concede, I understand it (the jeers),” he said. “It’s football, it’s emotive, people feel so much about it, it’s why it’s such a special sport in this country and so big. “I understand it but I feel really proud of the players tonight, some of the football we played at 11 v 11 was amazing. “For an hour with 10 men we’ve dug in so deep, there were some big performances. I’m proud of them for that and I’m grateful for that because that’s not easy in that circumstance.”

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Abortion-rights advocates on Wednesday asked a judge to overturn Missouri’s near-total ban on the procedure, less than a month after voters backed an abortion-rights constitutional amendment. Jackson County Circuit Judge Jerri Zhang did not immediately rule after the hearing. Planned Parenthood and other plaintiffs had asked her to issue a temporary order blocking enforcement of Missouri’s numerous abortion laws. Emily Wales, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Plains, said abortions could begin Friday in clinics in Kansas City, Columbia and St. Louis if the judge issues the order. “Every single day that they cannot access abortion rights they are being denied critical care,” Wales said of Missouri residents. Several anti-abortion protesters knelt on the ground as they prayed outside the courthouse during the hearing. They covered their mouths with a red piece of tape that read “life.” Missouri is one of five states where voters approved ballot measures this year to add the right to an abortion to their state constitutions. Nevada voters also approved an amendment, but they’ll need to pass it again in 2026 for it to take effect. Another that bans discrimination on the basis of “pregnancy outcomes” prevailed in New York. Reproductive rights advocates in Arizona on Tuesday sued to undo a 15-week abortion ban that conflicts with that state's new constitutional amendment expanding access up to fetal viability. The Missouri amendment does not specifically override any state laws. Instead the measure leaves it to advocates to ask courts to knock down bans that they believe would now be unconstitutional. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, an abortion opponent, last week issued an opinion agreeing that most abortions will be legal when the amendment takes effect Thursday. But Bailey’s office is still fighting for a ban on most abortions after viability, along with a number of regulations that Planned Parenthood argues made it nearly impossible to offer abortions in the state even before abortion was almost completely banned in 2022. Missouri’s constitutional amendment allows lawmakers to restrict abortion after viability, with exceptions to “protect the life or physical or mental health of the pregnant person.” The term “viability” is used by health care providers to describe whether a pregnancy is expected to continue developing normally or whether a fetus might survive outside the uterus. Though there’s no defined time frame, doctors say it is sometime after the 21st week of pregnancy. Other abortion laws that Bailey is defending include a 72-hour waiting period before an abortion can be performed; bans on abortions based on race, sex or a possible Down syndrome diagnosis; and a requirement that medical facilities that provide abortions be licensed as ambulatory surgical centers. Missouri Solicitor General Josh Divine argued in court that the right to reproductive freedom includes the right to childbirth, which he said supports laws such as the state's 72-hour waiting period. “Those laws are enabling childbirth,” he said. “They are giving time to choose childbirth.” But Planned Parenthood Federation of America attorney Ella Spottswood during the hearing told the judge that by 2019, the slew of Missouri laws regulating abortion had effectively limited access to a single St. Louis clinic. “The voters have changed all that,” she said. “The questions should begin and end with the amendment.” It is unclear when Zhang will rule on the request for a preliminary injunction. Associated Press reporter Nick Ingram contributed to this report. Ballentine reported from Columbia, Missouri.A chorus of support is growing behind actress Blake Lively after she filed a complaint alleging sexual harassment and a smear campaign against "It Ends With Us" co-star Justin Baldoni. Actress Amber Heard on Monday became the latest celebrity to speak out on behalf of the "Gossip Girl" alum over what she says was a coordinated social media effort to tarnish her name. Over the weekend, Lively filed a complaint claiming that Baldoni and a lead producer had behaved unacceptably during the filming of box office hit "It Ends With Us." The allegations included that Baldoni -- who also directed the film -- had spoken inappropriately about his sex life, and had sought to alter the film to include sex scenes that were not in the script and had not been agreed to. They also detailed how lead producer Jamey Heath had watched Lively while she was topless, despite having been asked to turn away. But the complaint goes into great detail -- including with texts and emails -- on a PR campaign to wreck her reputation and to divert attention from any public comments she might make about the men's alleged misbehavior. This was "a carefully crafted, coordinated, and resourced retaliatory scheme to silence her, and others from speaking out about the hostile environment that Mr Baldoni and Mr Heath created," the complaint says. It includes allegations that the two men hired a crisis PR team that amplified or planted negative stories about Lively on social media platforms. "You know we can bury anyone," Melissa Nathan, a member of the team, is alleged to have said, according to messages contained in the complaint. Heard's ex-husband Johnny Depp hired the same PR team during the high-profile defamation trial between the couple in 2022, in which a jury unanimously found that Heard defamed Depp over allegations he abused her. "Social media is the absolute personification of the classic saying 'A lie travels halfway around the world before truth can get its boots on,'" Heard said in a statement carried by NBC News. "I saw this firsthand and up close. It's as horrifying as it is destructive." Heard's support came on the heels of a joint statement by America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn and Alexis Bledel, who starred with Lively in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants." "As Blake's friends and sisters for over 20 years, we stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against the reported campaign waged to destroy her reputation," they wrote on Instagram. "Throughout the filming of 'It Ends with Us', we saw her summon the courage to ask for a safe workplace for herself and colleagues on set, and we are appalled to read the evidence of a premeditated and vindictive effort that ensued to discredit her voice." A lawyer for Wayfarer, the studio behind the film, said in a statement released to the New York Times that neither the studio, its executives, nor its PR team did anything to retaliate against Lively. "These claims are completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious with an intent to publicly hurt and rehash a narrative in the media," lawyer Bryan Freedman wrote. The complaint was lodged with the California Civil Rights Department, and is a precursor to a lawsuit. Major Hollywood talent agency WME -- which represents Lively -- has reportedly dropped Baldoni as a client. hg/aha

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Miami enters the week still stunned after losing its fourth straight game. Next up, the Hurricanes will play host to Arkansas on Tuesday night in Coral Gables, Fla., as part of the ACC/SEC Challenge. Miami (3-4) lost on Saturday afternoon to Charleston Southern, a team that entered with a 1-7 record. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Arkansas visits skidding Miami in battle of veteran coaches