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KATE Moss has split from aristocrat boyfriend Count Nikolai von Bismarck after nine years together. Pals say the fun-loving supermodel, who turned 50 this year, has moved out of the London home she shared with the 37-year-old teetotal photographer. Meanwhile, Nikolai , who shares his family name with the legendary World War Two German battleship, wants a “quieter life”. A source said: “ Kate and Nikolai have been on and off for months, and eventually Kate felt the time was right to move on and cut ties. “She felt they were going on different journeys in life. And, at 50, Kate feels fabulous and like she wants to get back out there and have some fun in time for Christmas. “Despite being 13 years her junior, Nikolai wants to enjoy a quieter life. He remains on his sober path and they just have increasingly different hobbies and wants. “Her pals have been rallying around her, and are super supportive. “Obviously it’s a bit awkward because they move in similar social circles and he is the son of her great family friend Debbie von Bismarck. “But she and Nikolai remain on friendly terms, and are both adamant there won’t be any tension or hostility.” Pals say Kate has moved out of the couple’s London home. They were family friends for four years before getting together in 2015. Harrow-educated Nikolai was rumoured to have dated Princess Beatrice. He is a great-great-grandson of 19th-century German Chancellor Otto, Prince of Bismarck. Giant World War Two battleship The Bismarck was named after him. It was sunk by the Royal Navy off France in 1941. Nikolia went sober in 2017 and Kate — once dubbed Late Moss by pals because of her love of all-nighters — gave up booze a year later. Two years ago she launched her own wellness range Cosmoss. In January they celebrated Kate’s 50th in Paris despite previous reports they were no longer dating . In recent months, Kate has been seen enjoying nights out while Nikolai has said he enjoys “being out of the limelight”. In May, it was revealed that Kate had struck up a close friendship with singer Skip Marley , grandson of late reggae legend Bob. The pair were snapped holding hands after a performance at the MedBodrum festival in Turkey . Meanwhile, Nikolai was linked to French-American model and actress Camille Rowe, an ex of Harry Styles. However, pals later suggested Kate and Nikolai had a “bohemian” relationship and were still together. Some friends believe Kate Moss has never got over a three-year relationship with Johnny Depp, which ended in 1997. She also famously dated Babyshambles wildman Pete Doherty, before marrying The Kills frontman Jamie Hince in 2011. They divorced four years later. She has a model daughter, Lila, from her relationship with publisher Jefferson Hack, in 2002. JOHNNY DEPP KATE led a Hollywood lifestyle with heart-throb Depp from 1994 to 1997. Things got off to a tempestuous start when Depp trashed a New York hotel room after a pal was said to have “screwed” him over. Depp caused £8,000 damage in the rampage while Kate slept. JEFFERSON HACK SHE dated fashion mogul Hack after her relationship with guitarist Antony Langdon. Their daughter, Lila Grace, was born in 2002, but her parents split in 2004. Reports suggest the pair continued to spend time with Lila Grace, who also chose a fashion career. PETE DOHERTY KATE met Pete at her 31st birthday bash in January 2005. In September, images emerged of her preparing cocaine — leading to her being dropped by two fashion houses. She and Pete split, reunited, went to rehab together, got engaged, then parted for good in July 2007. JAMIE HINCE KATE and Hince started dating in 2007 after mutual friends set them up. One year on they got engaged in Amsterdam and married in 2011 at a glitzy bash in Gloucs. They divorced in 2016. Kate is believed to have kept most of their combined wealth in an out-of-court deal.High Wire Networks Strengthens Sales and Marketing Team to Accelerate Growth in Overwatch Managed Cybersecurity Recurring Revenue Streams
The IndustriAll European Trade Union and the European Steel Association (EUROFER), representing the EU’s steel sector, have formally requested in an open letter published Dec. 9 an urgent meeting with President von der Leyen and Executive Vice-President Séjourné to discuss immediate solutions and their Steel Action Plan to sustain the European steel industry. In the letter the associations underlined how the steel sector, already grappling with the repercussions of energy and raw material shortages, is now confronted with an influx of cheap foreign steel. Following the economic downturn in China, it is estimated that approximately 100 million mt of Chinese steel are entering major markets at dumping prices. This situation, coupled with a staggering global steel excess capacity of 560 million mt, poses a catastrophic threat to the EU steel industry and its workforce. “However, the issue is bigger than only China, with other steel producing regions of the world, such as South Asia, the Middle East, India, and Japan, rerouting to the EU, depressing global steel prices, and endangering the survival of our sector and investments in the green transition,” the letter stated. To combat these challenges, the current EU trade defense instruments (TDIs) are deemed essential, yet they fall short of addressing the ongoing crisis of global steel overcapacity, the associations noted, advocating for immediate emergency measures and a comprehensive EU trade initiative. They proposed the implementation of import tariffs, in line with World Trade Organization regulations, to address the dual crisis of market-distorting export surges and extraordinarily low prices, and called for a high-level “European Steel Summit” at the start of the upcoming year. This summit would bring together steel social partners, Member States, and senior officials from EU institutions to collaboratively tackle the current crisis. It aims to lay the groundwork for the anticipated “Steel and Metals Action Plan” and other initiatives focused on reducing energy costs, ensuring the effectiveness of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), securing access to raw materials, promoting a Just Transition, and enhancing investments, such as the Clean Industrial Deal. This is not the first call from the two associations, having already asked the EC to intervene with concrete measurements in October,November and December. Nearly 100,000 steel sector jobs in the EU have been lost over the past 15 years, with more cuts expected. Capacity utilization in the EU has sunk to an alarming 60%, a figure that many industry experts deem unsustainable. Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, assessed domestic hot-rolled coil prices in Northern Europe at Eur550/mt ($582/mt) ex-works Ruhr Dec. 6, down 20% since the start of 2024. Source:Even with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don’t lose weightNEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani won his third Most Valuable Player Award and first in the National League, and Aaron Judge earned his second American League honor on Thursday. Ohtani was a unanimous MVP for the third time, receiving all 30 first-place votes and 420 points in voting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was second with 263 points and Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte third with 229. Judge was a unanimous pick for the first time. Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. got all 30 second-place votes for 270 points, and Yankees outfielder Juan Soto was third with 21 third-place votes and 229 points. Ohtani was unanimously voted the AL MVP in 2021 and 2023 as a two-way star for the Los Angeles Angels and finished second to Judge in 2022 voting. He didn't pitch in 2024 following elbow surgery and signed a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers last December. Ohtani joined Frank Robinson for Cincinnati in 1961 and Baltimore in 1966 as the only players to win the MVP award in both leagues. He was the first player to twice become an unanimous MVP. He had combined with Atlanta outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. in 2023 for the first year both MVPs were unanimous. Ohtani hit .310, stole 59 bases and led the NL with 54 homers and 130 RBIs exclusively as a designated hitter, becoming the first player with 50 or more homers and 50 or more stolen bases in a season. He helped the Dodgers to the World Series title, playing the final three games with a torn labrum in his left shoulder. "The ultimate goal from the beginning was to win a World Series, which we are able to accomplish," he said through a translator. "The next goal is for me to do it again and so right now I'm in the middle of rehab and working out and getting stronger." When Ohtani returns to the mound, could he win MVP and the Cy Young Award in the same year? "That would obviously be great, but right now my focus is just to get to get back healthy, come back stronger, get back on the mound and show everybody what I can do," Ohtani said. Ohtani became the first primary DH to win an MVP in a season that started with the revelation his longtime interpreter and friend, Ippei Mizuhara, had stolen nearly $17 million from the star to fund gambling. Ohtani is the 12th player with three or more MVPs, joining Barry Bonds (seven) and Jimmie Foxx, Joe DiMaggio, Stan Musial, Roy Campanella, Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle, Mike Schmidt, Alex Rodriguez, Albert Pujols and Mike Trout (three each). Balloting was conducted before the postseason. Judge led the major leagues with 58 homers, 144 RBIs and 133 walks while hitting .322. Witt topped the big leagues with a .332 average, hitting 32 homers with 31 stolen bases and 109 RBIs. Soto batted .288 with 41 homers and 109 RBIs. When Judge won his first MVP award in 2022, he received 28 first-place votes while Ohtani got the other two. Judge had discussed the MVP award with Philadelphia's Bryce Harper, the NL winner in 2015 and '21. "I was telling him, `Man, I'm going to try to catch up to you with these MVPs here, man,'" Judge recalled. "He'd say, hopefully, he could stay a couple ahead of me, which I think he'll do." When Judge won his first MVP award in 2022, he received 28 first-place votes while Ohtani got the other two. He is the Yankees' 22nd MVP winner, four more than any other team. Judge was hitting .207 with six homers and 18 RBIs through April, then batted .352 with 52 homers and 126 RBIs in 127 games. "March and April were not my friend this year." Judge said. "Just keep putting in the work and things are going to change. You can't mope. You can't feel sorry for yourself. Especially in New York, nobody's going to feel sorry for you. So you just got to go out there and put up the numbers?" ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The St. Petersburg City Council reversed course Thursday on whether to spend more than $23 million to repair the hurricane-shredded roof of the Tampa Bay Rays' ballpark, initially voting narrowly for approval and hours later changing course. The reversal on fixing Tropicana Field came after the council voted to delay consideration of revenue bonds for a proposed new $1.3 billion Rays ballpark. Just two days before, the Pinellas County Commission postponed a vote on its share of the new stadium bonds, leaving that project in limbo. “This is a sad place. I'm really disappointed,” council chair Deborah Figg-Sanders said. “We won’t get there if we keep finding ways we can’t.” The Rays say the lack of progress puts the new stadium plan and the future of Tropicana Field in jeopardy. “I can't say I'm confident about anything,” Rays co-president Brian Auld told the council members. The Trop's translucent fiberglass roof was ripped to pieces on Oct. 9 when Hurricane Milton swept ashore just south of Tampa Bay. There was also significant water damage inside the ballpark, with a city estimate of the total repair costs pegged at $55.7 million. The extensive repairs cannot be finished before the 2026 season, city documents show. The Rays made a deal with the Yankees to play next season at 11,000-seat Steinbrenner Field, New York's spring training home across the bay in Tampa. The initial vote Thursday was to get moving on the roof portion of the repair. Once that's done, crews could begin working on laying down a new baseball field, fixing damaged seating and office areas and a variety of electronic systems — which would require another vote to approve money for the remaining restoration. The subsequent vote reversing funding for the roof repair essentially means the city and Rays must work on an alternative in the coming weeks so that Tropicana Field can possibly be ready for the 2026 season. The city is legally obligated to fix the roof. BRIEFLY PIRATES: Pittsburgh hired Matt Hague as its hitting coach, bringing him back to the team that drafted him in 2008. Hague replaces Andy Haines, who was fired after Pittsburgh finished in the bottom 10 in the majors in every significant statistical category last season, including runs (24th) and home runs (25th), while also striking out a club-record 1,504 times, second-most in the National League behind Colorado. The 39-year-old Hague spent last season as an assistant hitting coach with the Toronto Blue Jays. Get local news delivered to your inbox!ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (AP) — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's home was broken into during Monday Night Football in the latest home invasion of a pro athlete in the U.S., authorities said Tuesday. No one was injured in the break-in, but the home was ransacked, according to a report provided by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. Deputies weren't immediately able to determine what items were stolen. A person who is employed by Burrow arrived at the Anderson Township home Monday night to find a shattered bedroom window and the home in disarray. The person called their mother, and then 911 was contacted, according to the report. Deputies reached out to neighbors in an attempt to piece together surveillance footage. “Our investigators are exploring every avenue,” public information officer Kyla Woods said. The homes of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were broken into in October. In the NBA , Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis had his home broken into Nov. 2 and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr.'s home was burglarized on Sept. 15 while he was at a Minnesota Vikings game. Portis had offered a $40,000 reward for information. Both the NFL and NBA issued security alerts to players after those break-ins, urging them to take additional precautions to secure their homes. In league memos previously obtained by The Associated Press, the NFL said homes of professional athletes across multiple sports have become “increasingly targeted for burglaries by organized and skilled groups.” And the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Some of the burglary groups have conducted extensive surveillance on targets, including attempted home deliveries and posing as grounds maintenance or joggers in the neighborhood, according to officials. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
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Always find yourself pulled into Green Street’s cosy vintage shop on your way to Mainsburys? Emma Jameson-Dake speaks to Goldrush’s manager Dave to learn about all things vintage After the horrors of Week 5, there’s nothing like a bit of retail therapy. When the sun’s already setting on your post-supo trek to Mainsburys, Goldrush Vintage’s glowing storefront display is more tempting than ever (and more of a threat to my dwindling bank balance!). I spoke to Goldrush’s manager, Dave, about what goes on behind the scenes. “When I started, if you wore vintage or second-hand clothes, you were a little bit alternative. Now it doesn’t seem to be like that anymore” “We opened here last December, so we’re nearly a year old now. And, yeah, it’s going good.” Dave tells me he’s been in the vintage business for over 25 years now, which he jokes is “too long”. Starting on London’s Portobello Road, he moved to Camden Town before finally settling in Cambridge, where business is thriving. “When I started, if you wore vintage or second-hand clothes, you were a little bit alternative. You were a little bit out there. You know? Now it doesn’t seem to be like that anymore”. When I ask what kind of vintage pieces he sells most often, Dave doesn’t hesitate in telling me, “it’s probably anything Carhartt”. The rail of jackets beside us is a treasure-trove of suede, leather, and wool, perfect for the winter weather. As I mention the seasonal wardrobe shift, Dave tells me “knitwear does really well in this shop which is quite surprising because other places I’ve been to, not so much, but Cambridge folk like proper knitwear [...] that you wouldn’t necessarily associate with students or young people”. It seems that the majority of customers are students, though Dave tells me this is actually only by a small margin. “We get a lot of regular people that just... like the whole vintage selling thing. It’s just like, oh, it’s a Ralph Lauren shirt. It’s 15 quid. Why wouldn’t I?” — the joys of a good bargain are evidently universal, we laugh. Goldrush certainly knows a thing or two about the joys of thrift finds; you need only see the staff wardrobes to recognise this. “My absolute favourite piece is a genuine 1977 Sex Pistols T-Shirt [...] rare as hen’s teeth”, which Dave scored for just “a fiver”. He reveals the shop is similarly a hit with school pupils and “exchange students” from France and Germany, smiling when he says that it’s nice to see “youngsters” appreciating all things vintage. It’s clear that Dave and his team value customers greatly and are always looking for the best finds for shoppers. When I ask where Goldrush sources their incredible variety of stock, the answer surprises me: it’s mostly from the States. Dave explains how 75% of stock comes from across the Atlantic, and then “we get some of the sportswear from mainland Europe, Holland mainly... track tops, track pants. There’s European workwear as well, which is completely different to the sort of American Carhartt”. Dave looks to trends for his pricing, buying in bulk and seeking out the hidden gems: “in that mix of work jackets, about a hundred work jackets, 10 are going to be Carhartt... the rest sell very well as well, but not for anywhere near as much. So you kind of have to, you know, get that little bit extra the way you can.” “So what they’re selling in Sweden now, this time next year, we’ll be selling it here.” Though it seems to me that Dave is an expert in his field by now, when I ask if he’s able to predict next season’s trends based on consumer habits, he’s bashful in admitting “I don’t necessarily spend my time looking at styles or fashion or that sort of thing” on social media, so can’t divulge much! Joking about screen time, Dave moves on to tell me that social media is far from the all-powerful style oracle: “one of my biggest suppliers has got a few shops around the place, and he’s got one in Sweden. And, he’s done it twice as long as I have. So I take a little bit of advice from him, and he always says Sweden is ahead of the curve. So what they’re selling in Sweden now, this time next year, we’ll be selling it here.” Despite the insider intel, Dave admits “it’s really difficult. I’ve done it or I’ve tried it before where you think you know what’s coming and you jump on it and you’re too early and it just doesn’t work”, citing the Carhartt jackets he’s been selling since the nineties, which only saw a boom post-lockdown. “It’s things like this, just actual vintage. You know, somebody wore that to school in 1979” Dave tells me that jackets are by far his favourite thing to sell, bringing me over to a rail bursting with history: “if the shop could be filled with this, happy days. I would love it”. The pull of these items seems unquestionable, “the thing is that it’s things like this, just actual vintage. You know, somebody wore that to school in 1979. So, I was 2”, Dave remarks, yet surprisingly reveals “this doesn’t sell. Sold one of these today, but that’s the only one I think sold this week”. We look at German fishermen’s jackets, army apparel from Korea, Vietnam, and the Second World War. The rails are heavy with history, which Dave explains makes them all the more special: “the pattern’s called Cowichan” he says, as we look at a beautiful horseshoe print cardigan which owes its pattern to “traditional Native American” culture. READ MORE Formalwear finds and the art of the thrift flip Dave is tireless in his research of clothes’ history, though divulges that nowadays, technology is offering a helping hand: “thanks to Google Lens, you don’t have to buy all the books anymore. You just snapshot it, and it tells you what it is. So that was quite interesting”. Technology holds a surprising place in the future of something so nestled in the past, and Dave is privy to the future of online shopping (spoiler alert: Vinted has new competition). Whatnot, Dave tells me, is “an American thing, and they’ve not long launched over here, and it’s livestream selling. You can start at whatever price you want, but it’s more like an auction. Fifteen seconds. And then if somebody bids, it goes up ten seconds. [...] I’ve not done one yet, but we’re going to go live with that very soon.” On the topic of the store’s future, I wryly ask Dave about the newly sprung-up competition in Cambridge. He’s humble and laughs in response, “I’m fairly new myself so I can’t get too possessive!” Speaking of large-scale chains, and the “big boys”, he admits “they’ve got a big budget, which I don’t necessarily. But no, since they opened it, to be honest, it’s been as good as ever”. There’s something about the appeal of a smaller business which we both agree on. Sustainability, for instance, is always at the forefront of Goldrush’s mind. Dave tells me that “we get very little waste in the sense of damaged product”, which accounts for around 5% of stock. Modern clothes also find their way into vintage stock bundles, which don’t sell as well. Dave puts brands like Zara, H&M and ASOS on marked-down sale rails (“it’s too good to throw away”) and reveals a further secret in the shop’s ethical sustainability: “we do donate quite a bit as well. We’ve worked with charities in Gambia”. My final question to him is about any extra secrets of the vintage store he’s willing to share: “I would say that one of the things we do that — I’m not saying the others don’t — but a lot of vintage stores don’t launder everything. [...] If it can be laundered, it’s laundered. If it can’t, such as leather or suede, it’s hand cleaned.” He’s keen to make sure the “loft style” smell of vintage shops is replaced with cleanliness in Goldrush, and certifies every item is top quality. Dave’s parting words to me are emphatic of the energy he puts into selling vintage: “if you were looking for a tracksuit top today, you went through all of them and you thought, you know, ‘there’s not one I quite like. I’ll go and check again next week or the week after.’ I want them all to be different”. There’s something for everyone to be found on the rails at Goldrush Vintage.Texas will offer land for mass deportation facilities in project named after 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray
Dexter: Original Sin will take audiences back in time to find out how the man became the monster — er, the monster-slayer — in the Showtime thriller. The prequel series, which premieres on Paramount+ with Showtime on Friday, December 13, takes place 15 years before we first met Dexter (then played by Michael C. Hall , who still narrates the new series) in the original Dexter . Taking over the title role in this iteration is Patrick Gibson , who has the character’s steely-eyed stares and smug sauntering style down to a science. With new characters being introduced in some familiar settings, the new series will bring some new details about Dexter’s past to light, but it will also inevitably retread some familiar territory from the first show, which had ample flashbacks. Here’s what to remember about Dexter ‘s past before Dexter: Original Sin . Dexter had a secret biological brother Dexter didn’t find out until he was a fully grown serial murderer that he had a big brother who was also running around slaughtering people. The Ice Truck Killer who stalked Dexter was actually Brian Moser, his slightly older brother who was not adopted (or even mentioned) by Harry. Dexter only found out about Brian because the Ice Truck Killer left clues that were tailored to catch his attention — reminding him of scenes from his past as part of the Morgan family. His mother died in an unthinkable way Laura Moser was the single mother to Brian and Dexter and worked as a confidential informant for Harry and the Miami-Metro Police Department against the Colombian cartel. She was brutally dismembered right in front of Brian and Dexter, who were left wading in her blood inside a shipping container. Harry adopted Dexter as his own upon finding him in the container, but Brian was sent into the foster system. Dexter exhibited signs of a murderous tendency early on In flashbacks in Dexter , it became clear that he was not a normal teenager with typical feelings or tendencies. In fact, he had an innate bloodlust that his father recognized and tried to quell with hunting trips, to the exclusion of his daughter Debra. Harry wanted to protect Dexter from himself — particularly his self-destructive impulses. Related 'Dexter: Original Sin' Clip Reveals Dex's First Day on the Job His first kill was to protect his adoptive father Though Harry tried to find other ways for Dexter to quench his thirst for blood, so to speak, he soon gave in and encouraged him to kill someone when he discovered Nurse Mary was poisoning Harry and other patients in the hospital after his heart attack. Harry taught him the code, which he continued to live by as an adult Once Dexter began to kill, Harry worked hard to create a framework for his adoptive son to work within that, if he followed it to the letter, would keep his morality and freedom intact. The rules included being certain that the mark was worthy of being murdered and leaving no trace of evidence behind. Even after Harry’s death, Dexter worked to strictly adhere to this code in every kill. Randy Tepper/Showtime He had to fake being happy to fit in Dexter repeatedly revealed that he felt empty on the inside, and it was Harry who taught him to feign normal human feelings and social interactions around others — even if it meant faking a smile in his own family photos. His father had secrets, too Little by little throughout Dexter , we learn that Harry Morgan had several affairs while married to Doris, including with Laura Morgan and another confidential informant. His adoptive mother also died when he was young Though Harry is definitely the most common star of Dexter’s flashback memories, his adoptive mother Doris is also a fixture of his past. She died when Deb was 16 and didn’t know about Dexter’s violent tendencies, even if she didn’t totally understand him at times. Dexter: Original Sin , Series Premiere, Streaming, Friday, December 13, Paramount+ with Showtime, Sunday, December 15, 10/9c, Paramount+ with Showtime More Headlines: 8 Things to Remember About Dexter’s Childhood Before ‘Original Sin’ Ryan Seacrest Reveals Dating Status to Shocked ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Contestants Your Chance to Win ‘Blue Bloods’ Collector’s Issue Signed by Bridget Moynahan Holly Robinson Peete Makes ‘Home Alone’ Confession in ‘LEGO Masters Holiday Bricktacular’ Sneak Peek (VIDEO) ‘Jeopardy!’ Boss Announces Solution to Big Tournament of Champions ProblemLONDON (AP) — A woman who claimed mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in a Dublin hotel penthouse was awarded nearly 250,000 Euros ($257,000) on Friday by a civil court jury in Ireland. Nikita Hand said the Dec. 9, 2018, assault after a night of partying left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced the woman to do anything against her will and said she fabricated the allegations after the two had consensual sex. His lawyer had called Hand a gold digger. The fighter, once the face of the Ultimate Fighting Championship but now past his prime, shook his head as the jury of eight women and four men found him liable for assault after deliberating about six hours in the High Court in Dublin. He was mobbed by cameras as he left court but did not comment. He later said on the social platform X that he would appeal the verdict and the “modest award.” Hand's voice cracked and her hands trembled as she read a statement outside the courthouse, saying she would never forget what happened to her but would now be able to move on with her life. She thanked her family, partner, friends, jurors, the judge and all the supporters that had reached out to her online, but particularly her daughter. “She has given me so much strength and courage over the last six years throughout this nightmare to keep on pushing forward for justice,” she said. “I want to show (her) and every other girl and boy that you can stand up for yourself if something happens to you, no matter who the person is, and justice will be served.” The Associated Press generally does not name alleged victims of sexual violence unless they come forward publicly, as Hand has done. Under Irish law, she did not have the anonymity she would have been granted in a criminal proceeding and was named publicly throughout the trial. Her lawyer told jurors that McGregor was angry about a fight he had lost in Las Vegas two months earlier and took it out on his client. “He’s not a man, he’s a coward,” attorney John Gordon said in his closing speech. “A devious coward and you should treat him for what he is.” Gordon said his client never pretended to be a saint and was only looking to have fun when she sent McGregor a message through Instagram after attending a Christmas party. He said Hand knew McGregor socially and that they had grown up in the same area. She said he picked her and a friend up in a car and shared cocaine with them, which McGregor admitted in court, on the way to the Beacon Hotel. Hand said she told McGregor she didn't want to have sex with him and that she was menstruating. She said she told him “no” as he started kissing her but he eventually pinned her to a bed and she couldn't move. McGregor put her in a chokehold and later told her, “now you know how I felt in the octagon where I tapped out three times,” referring to a UFC match when he had to admit defeat, she said. Hand had to take several breaks in emotional testimony over three days. She said McGregor threatened to kill her during the encounter and she feared she would never see her young daughter again. Eventually, he let go of her. “I remember saying I was sorry, as I felt that I did something wrong and I wanted to reassure him that I wouldn’t tell anyone so he wouldn’t hurt me again,” she testified. She said she then let him do what he wanted and he had sex with her. A paramedic who examined Hand the next day testified that she had never before seen someone with that intensity of bruising. A doctor told jurors Hand had multiple injuries. Hand said the trauma of the attack had left her unable to work as a hairdresser, she fell behind on her mortgage and had to move out of her house. Police investigated the woman’s complaint but prosecutors declined to bring charges, saying there was insufficient evidence and a conviction was unlikely. McGregor, in his post on X, said he was disappointed jurors didn't see all the evidence prosecutors had reviewed. He testified that the two had athletic and vigorous sex, but that it was not rough. He said “she never said ‘no’ or stopped” and testified that everything she said was a lie. “It is a full blown lie among many lies,” he said when asked about the chokehold allegation. “How anyone could believe that me, as a prideful person, would highlight my shortcomings.” McGregor’s lawyer told jurors they had to set aside their animus toward the fighter. “You may have an active dislike of him, some of you may even loathe him – there is no point pretending that the situation might be otherwise,” attorney Remy Farrell said. “I’m not asking you to invite him to Sunday brunch.” The defense said the woman never told investigators McGregor threatened her life. They also showed surveillance video in court that they said appeared to show the woman kiss McGregor’s arm and hug him after they left the hotel room. Farrell said she looked “happy, happy, happy.” McGregor said he was “beyond petrified” when first questioned by police and read them a prepared statement. On the advice of his lawyer, he refused to answer more than 100 follow-up questions. The jury ruled against Hand in a case she brought against one of McGregor’s friends, James Lawrence, whom she accused of having sex with her in the hotel without consent.
West Bengal: 'SO2 emission by thermal power plants 18 times more than that of stubble-burning'Quebec premier says Trudeau must get serious about border problems to avoid Trump's tariffsBASE SHELF PROSPECTUS IS ACCESSIBLE, AND PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT WILL BE ACCESSIBLE WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS, ON SEDAR+ NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES EDMONTON, Alberta, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Power Corporation CPX ("Capital Power" or the "Company") announced today that it has entered into an agreement with a syndicate of underwriters co-led by TD Securities and Scotiabank (collectively the "Underwriters"), pursuant to which the Underwriters have agreed to purchase, on a bought deal basis, 5,960,000 common shares of Capital Power ("Common Shares") at an offering price of $58.80 per Common Share (the "Offering Price") for total gross proceeds to the Company of approximately $350 million (the "Offering"). The Underwriters have also been granted an option (the "Over-Allotment Option") to purchase up to an additional 894,000 Common Shares at the Offering Price. The Over-Allotment Option is exercisable, in whole or in part, at any time for a period of 30 days following the closing of the Offering. If the Over-Allotment Option is exercised in full, total gross proceeds to the Company from the Offering will be approximately $403 million. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to fund future potential acquisitions and growth opportunities and for general corporate purposes. "North American power demand is undergoing unprecedented and multi-faceted growth, highlighting the need for reliable generation. Amid this backdrop, we are focused on opportunities to enhance our strategically positioned asset base but remain disciplined and focused on achieving our stated investment return thresholds. This financing, together with our recent renewable sell-down transaction, augments our strong balance sheet and positions us well to fund future growth opportunities," said Avik Dey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Capital Power. The Common Shares will be offered in all provinces and territories of Canada by way of a prospectus supplement (the "Prospectus Supplement") to Capital Power's base shelf prospectus dated June 12, 2024 (the "Base Shelf Prospectus"). The Prospectus Supplement will be filed with the securities commissions or securities regulatory authorities in all the provinces and territories of Canada on or before December 12, 2024. The Common Shares will also be offered on a private placement basis to "qualified institutional buyers" pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"). Completion of the Offering is subject to customary conditions, including requirements of the TSX. Closing of the Offering is anticipated to occur on December 17, 2024. All references to dollar amounts contained herein are to Canadian dollars. The distribution of this announcement may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions and persons into whose possession any document or other information referred to herein comes should inform themselves about and observe any such restriction. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No securities regulatory authority has either approved or disapproved of the contents of this press release. This announcement does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States, nor may any securities referred to herein be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration under the U.S. Securities Act, and the rules and regulations thereunder. The securities referred to herein have not and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act or any state securities laws, and except pursuant to exemptions from registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act or any state securities laws, there is no intention to register any of the securities in the United States or to conduct a public offering of securities in the United States. Such securities may be offered in the United States only to "qualified institutional buyers" (as defined in and in reliance on Rule 144A under the U.S. Securities Act). Access to the Base Shelf Prospectus, the Prospectus Supplement, and any amendments to the documents will be provided in accordance with securities legislation relating to procedures for providing access to a shelf prospectus supplement, a base shelf prospectus and any amendment. The Base Shelf Prospectus is, and the Prospectus Supplement will be (within two business days of the date hereof), accessible on the System for Electronic Data Analysis and Retrieval + ("SEDAR+") at www.sedarplus.ca . The Common Shares are offered under the Prospectus Supplement. An electronic or paper copy of the Base Shelf Prospectus, the Prospectus Supplement (when filed), and any amendment to the documents may be obtained without charge, from TD Securities at 1625 Tech Avenue, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5P5 Attention: Symcor, NPM, or by telephone at (289) 360-2009 or by email at sdcconfirms@td.com by providing the contact with an email address or address, as applicable. The Base Shelf Prospectus and Prospectus Supplement contain important, detailed information about the Company and the proposed Offering. Prospective investors should read the Base Shelf Prospectus and Prospectus Supplement (when filed) before making an investment decision. Forward-looking Information Forward-looking information or statements included in this press release are provided to inform the Company's shareholders and potential investors about management's assessment of Capital Power's future plans and operations. This information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The forward-looking information in this press release is generally identified by words such as will, anticipate, believe, plan, intend, target, and expect or similar words that suggest future outcomes. This press release includes forward-looking information and statements pertaining to the expected amount and intended use of the net proceeds of the Offering, any exercise of the Over-Allotment Option, the expected closing date of the Offering, North American power demand, the renewable sell-down transaction, and opportunities available to the Company. These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by Capital Power considering its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate including its review of purchased businesses and assets. The material factors and assumptions used to develop these forward-looking statements relate to: (i) electricity natural gas, other energy and carbon prices, (ii) performance, (iii) business prospects and opportunities, (iv) the status of and impact of policy, legislation and regulations and (v) effective tax rates. Whether actual results, performance or achievements will conform to Capital Power's expectations and predictions is subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results and experience to differ materially from Capital Power's expectations. Such material risks and uncertainties include: (i) changes in electricity, natural gas and carbon prices in markets in which Capital Power operates and Capital Power's use of derivatives, (ii) regulatory and political environments, including changes to environmental, climate, financial reporting, market structure and tax legislation, (iii) disruptions or price volatility within Capital Power's supply chains, (iv) generation facility availability, wind capacity factor and performance, including maintenance expenditures, (v) ability to fund current and future capital and working capital needs, (vi) acquisitions, dispositions and developments, including timing and costs of regulatory approvals and construction, (vii) changes in the availability of fuel, (viii) the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions and dispositions, (ix) limitations inherent in Capital Power's review of acquired assets, (x) changes in general economic and competitive conditions, including inflation and the potential for a recession and (xi) changes in the performance and cost of technologies and the development of new technologies, and new energy efficient products, services and programs. See Risks and Risk Management in Capital Power's Integrated Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2023, prepared as of February 27, 2024, and Capital Power's interim Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, under Capital Power's profile on SEDAR+ ( www.sedarplus.ca ), and other reports filed by Capital Power with Canadian securities regulators. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the specified approval date. The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in the Company's expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by applicable securities laws. Territorial Acknowledgement In the spirit of reconciliation, Capital Power respectfully acknowledges that we operate within the ancestral homelands, traditional and treaty territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island, or North America. Capital Power's head office is located within the traditional and contemporary home of many Indigenous Peoples of the Treaty 6 region and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge the diverse Indigenous communities that are located in these areas and whose presence continues to enrich the community. About Capital Power Capital Power CPX is a growth-oriented power producer with approximately 9,300 MW of power generation at 32 facilities across North America. We prioritize safely delivering reliable and affordable power communities can depend on, building clean power systems, and creating balanced solutions for our energy future. We are Powering Change by Changing PowerTM. For more information, please contact : Media Relations : Katherine Perron (780) 392-5335 kperron@capitalpower.com Investor Relations : Roy Arthur (403) 736-3315 investor@capitalpower.com © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Black Friday used to be dubbed the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season, but deals began way before the Thanksgiving turkey popped into the oven. With discounts that are too good to pass up, it’s easy to excitedly add just about everything in your cart — but, it’s important to take the time to truly understand what’s worth your money and what isn’t. According to a recent Bain & Company report , U.S. retail sales between Black Friday and Cyber Monday are “forecast to rise 5% year over year to $75 billion ‘for the first time ever.” This comes as no surprise, as online shopping offers ample convenience, shopping options and research opportunities compared to in-person shopping. RELATED : Black Friday 2024 predictions and trends, according to shopping experts Our Post Wanted team is comprised of professional product testers, deal-hunters and brand pros. That’s why we’re so committed to helping you find the best deals on Black Friday and beyond. So, we’re telling you *exactly* what to buy (and what to avoid!) so you’re best prepared to conquer all the savings hitting the internet. “Over the past several years, we’ve seen significant changes in the holiday sales periods; rather than being confined to just two days, retailers now start sales earlier and extend them longer,” Ally Anderson, director of strategy and insights at LTK with more than 10 years of experience in digital marketing strategy, shared with The Post. “This shift aligns with consumer shopping habits, which have evolved to start holiday shopping earlier in the season. Our recent LTK holiday shopper study confirms this, showing a growing trend of consumers kicking off their holiday purchases well before Black Friday. According to the study, 58% of the general population will start shopping by the end of October.” What to Buy on Black Friday 2024 As you can imagine, smart TVs come in thousands of different models and are one of the best product categories to comb through on Black Friday. After all, Black Friday is well-known for major discounts on tech, including laptops, smartphones, tablets, smart home devices and TVs. Pro tip: look for deals on older models, as retailers are often eager to clear out last year’s stock to make room for new releases. One of our favorite kitchen products to recommend to Post Wanted readers is a newly minted coffee maker , and Black Friday is one of the best times — if not the best time — to buy one. From our experience digging into Black Friday products and price histories, it’s the ideal time to pick up top brands like Keurig and Nespresso, along with big-ticket espresso makers for less. In recent years, we’ve been surprisingly seeing some of the best deals on Korean skincare. Items like facial sunscreen , glass skin-inducing cleansers and toners (like COSRX’s viral Snail Mucin ) are discounted en masse. If you’ve been wanting to adopt a new skincare routine or pick up some products that’ll hydrate and do your skin some good, Black Friday is the time. What to Avoid on Black Friday 2024 It’s no surprise we like to shop, but there are a few items we recommend skipping, for the most part. Of course, you’ll want to follow our coverage leading up to Black Friday — and, during Black Friday weekend itself — should any of these product categories feature a can’t-miss deal: Newly released electronics : While older tech models can be a steal, newly released gadgets are often only discounted marginally. Brands like Apple , Samsung and Sony typically release their latest smartphones, laptops and wearables in the fall, and you’ll rarely find a good deal on these during Black Friday. So, If you’re eyeing the latest iPhone or MacBook, we recommend waiting for a deeper price cut later in the year or after the holiday season. Fitness equipment : While fitness equipment often gets heavy promotion on Black Friday, many of these deals aren’t necessarily great values. Items like treadmills , stationary bikes or elliptical machines may be a few hundred dollars off but, in retrospect, it may only be 10% or 20% off, which isn’t exactly a run-to-it deal. Moreover, the market for fitness equipment has been on the downturn after the pandemic, when people were sprinting to purchase treadmills, walking pads for their standing desks and rowing machines to complete their at-home gyms . Some of the larger brands have seen price inflation or a reduction in quality. That said, you may find better deals on items like dumbbells , kettlebells or resistance bands , which are typically cheaper and offer better value. Fast-fashion clothing : Cheaply made fashion retailers will often offer Black Friday discounts, but the items on sale may be part of trends that won’t last long. Instead of going for clothes that are highly trendy or designed to last just one season, opt for classic wardrobe staples that will have lasting value. Black Friday 2024 Shopping Tips As mentioned, this isn’t our first rodeo covering all things Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Ahead, find our insider shopping tips to take with you as you peruse site after site, discount after discount. Your Black Friday FAQs, answered by shopping experts Thanksgiving is late this year, falling on Thursday, November 28 , 2024. This year, Black Friday and its much-anticipated sales will occur on Friday, November 29 , 2024. We recommend shopping early for items that are likely to sell out, such as perennial gift favorites like Xbox, Ugg boots , PS5, Apple AirPods , the editor-approved Dyson AirWrap and more. Yes! Most stores and big box retailers continue to hold traditional in-store Black Friday sales but also match discounts for online shoppers. According to the National Retail Federation , Black Friday has topped Cyber Monday as the busiest day of the calendar ye ar for online shopping since 2019. The earliest usage of “Black Friday” as we know it dates back to the 1950s or ’60s, with “black” nodding to dreaded traffic jams caused by shoppers crowding downtown retail stores, as well as understaffed sales associates. Retailers attempted to rename the day “Big Friday” to signify a day of family fun and shopping. Although the rebrand didn’t stick, the positive connotation did. Retail businesses enjoy increased sales, and consumers enjoy corresponding holiday shopping discounts. Despite being a great day for retailers, Black Friday still draws on the dark side of American consumerism, as many will remember violent crowds competing for limited merchandise. However, with the advent of internet shopping, retailers and e-tailers have continued to see record-breaking sales in recent years, without the morbid mob mentality kicking off the holiday season. This year, the online shopping holiday Cyber Monday will take place on Monday, December 2 , 2024. The short answer is, it depends. Some retailers approach Black Friday and Cyber Monday differently, discounting various brands and products throughout the days after Thanksgiving, sometimes at different price points. Traditionally, Cyber Monday offers retailers an opportunity to drop deeper discounts on already on-sale products. However, consumers should take caution: waiting for Cyber Monday is a risk that products, or certain sizes or models, may sell out. Conversely, some stores don’t differentiate between their Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Jet-setters rejoice: Travel Tuesday , with its great deals on flights, hotels, cruises, all-inclusives, and more, will take place on Tuesday, December 3 , 2024. Right here! Follow Post Wanted shopping coverage for all the Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday deals worth your coin in 2024. Why Trust Post Wanted by the New York Post For over 200 years, the New York Post has been America’s go-to source for bold news, engaging stories, in-depth reporting, and now, insightful shopping guidance . We’re not just thorough reporters – we sift through mountains of information, test and compare products , and consult experts on any topics we aren’t already schooled specialists in to deliver useful, realistic product recommendations based on our extensive and hands-on analysis. Here at The Post, we’re known for being brutally honest – we clearly label partnership content, and whether we receive anything from affiliate links, so you always know where we stand. We routinely update content to reflect current research and expert advice, provide context (and wit) and ensure our links work. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
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Mbappe, Vinicius and Bellingham all on target in Real Madrid's 3-2 win over Atalanta Real Madrid’s big stars turned on the style to revive the Spanish giant’s faltering Champions League title defense. Galacticos Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham all scored in a 3-2 win at Italian league leader Atalanta. It was only Madrid’s third win in the competition’s revamped league phase and leaves the 15-time champion in the unseeded playoff positions in 18th place. In contrast Liverpool leads the way after maintaining its perfect record in Europe this season after a 1-0 win against Girona. Mohamed Salah scored his 50th Champions League goal to seal it for Liverpool. Analysis: After Juan Soto's megadeal, could MLB see a $1 billion contract? Probably not soon For the second straight Major League Baseball offseason, a norm-shattering contract has been the talk of the winter, with Juan Soto agreeing with the New York Mets on a $765 million, 15-year deal that’s the richest in baseball history. It comes almost exactly one year after the Los Angeles Dodgers forked out a princely sum of $700 million on a 10-year, heavily deferred deal for two-way Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani. The way it’s going, a contract approaching $1 billion doesn’t seem out of the question. But several factors are working against it — at least in the near future. Joe Burrow's home broken into during Monday Night Football in latest pro-athlete home invasion ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (AP) — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s home was broken into during Monday Night Football in the latest home invasion of a pro athlete in the U.S. Authorities said Tuesday no one was injured in the break-in, but the home was ransacked. Deputies weren’t immediately able to determine what items were stolen. Both the NFL and NBA issued alerts to players following prior break-ins, urging them to take precautions. The homes of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were broken into in October. In the NBA, Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr. had their homes broken into. MLB investigated to ensure no early Sasaki deal in place, pitcher likely to pick team mid-January DALLAS (AP) — Major League Baseball investigated to ensure no team had an advance deal in place for Roki Sasaki, and the agent for the Japanese pitcher says picking a club will be “like the draft in reverse.” On the first day of Sasaki’s 45-day window to sign with an MLB team, agent Joel Wolfe says the 23-year-old right-hander likely will sign shortly after the 2025 international signing pool window opens on Jan. 15 and wouldn’t wait until the Jan. 23 deadline. Sasaki helped Japan win the 2023 World Baseball Classic and has a fastball clocked at 102.5 mph. Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg says cancer has returned, spread CHICAGO (AP) — Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg says the prostate cancer he thought had been eliminated by radiation has returned and spread. The Chicago Cubs great made the announcement on Instagram on Tuesday. Sandberg announced in January that he had metastatic prostate cancer and in August said he was cancer-free after chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Sandberg was the National League MVP in 1984 and a 10-time All-Star during 15 seasons for the Cubs from 1982 to 1997, with 282 home runs and 344 stolen bases. After his playing career, he served as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies from 2013 to 2015, going 119-159. Nolan Arenado open to switch from third base to first and leaving Cardinals for a team he approves DALLAS (AP) — Nolan Arenado is open to a trade from the St. Louis Cardinals, at age 33 wanting to be on a World Series contender. Agent Joel Wolfe says “it’s like his biological clock is ticking and if the team’s not winning it’s driving him crazy every day.” An eight-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove third baseman, Arenado is open to a switch to first base. He hit .272 with 16 homers and 71 RBIs this year, his poorest season in a decade. St. Louis acquired Arenado from Colorado ahead of the 2021 season. Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players' association The athletes whose lawsuit against the NCAA is primed to pave the way for schools to pay them directly also want a players’ association to represent them in the complex contract negotiations that have overtaken the industry. Grant House, Sedona Prince and Nya Harrison wrote to the judge overseeing what’s known as the House Settlement, saying that although they are generally happy with the terms of the proposed settlement “there still remains a critical need for structural changes to protect athletes and prevent the failures of the past.” Analysis: The Cavs, Magic and Rockets are off to surprise starts. Maybe that shouldn't be surprising For the first time in 36 seasons, the Cleveland Cavaliers are atop the NBA at the 25-game mark. They’re 21-4, even after having come back to earth a bit following a 15-0 start. The Cavs are just one of the surprise stories that have emerged as the season nears the one-third-done mark. Orlando is off to its best start in 16 years at 17-9 and having done most of that without All-Star forward Paolo Banchero. And Houston is 16-8, behind only the Cavs, Boston, Oklahoma City and Memphis so far in the race for the league’s best record. AJ Dybantsa commits to BYU, becomes school's first 5-star recruit in US PROVO, Utah (AP) — AJ Dybantsa has announced his commitment to BYU. The projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft made the announcement Tuesday on ESPN’s “First Take." He chose the Cougars over Alabama, North Carolina and Kansas. He is BYU’s first five-star high school recruit from the United States. The chance to play for first-year BYU coach Kevin Young sold Dybantsa on joining the Cougars. He pointed to the extensive NBA experience of Young and his staff and Young’s role in coaching NBA stars like Kevin Durant and Devin Booker as key factors influencing his decision. Golf shots from every club in the bag paint the picture of a big year: Analysis Every shot tells a story and there were plenty of them this year in golf. Bryson DeChambeau drove the 13th green at Pinehurst No. 2 at just the right time in the U.S. Open. Scottie Scheffler began to pull away in the Masters with a lob wedge that nearly went in the cup. Not every shot was great. Nelly Korda hit 6-iron too far in the U.S. Women's Open and made 10 on the third hole of the tournament.
Jones 3-8 3-4 9, Francois 3-10 4-4 10, Calderon 4-13 0-0 8, Cartagena 2-3 2-2 6, Kimbrough 8-12 3-3 19, Ford 0-1 0-0 0, Mushore 0-1 0-0 0, Berry 0-4 0-0 0, Brown 0-1 0-0 0, Butler 1-2 0-0 2, Ellis 1-1 0-0 3, Joseph 1-4 2-2 4, Washington 4-8 1-1 9, Totals 27-68 15-16 70 Merritt 4-6 0-0 9, Sanogo 2-4 0-0 4, Fritz 0-3 0-0 0, Maupin 6-11 5-7 20, Shavers 3-12 3-4 10, Mora 0-0 0-0 0, Peat 1-3 3-5 5, Blacklock 3-9 0-0 8, Bristow 7-13 3-4 17, Johnson 2-6 1-3 5, Martin 0-0 0-0 0, Wynn 0-2 0-0 0, Totals 28-69 15-23 78 3-Point Goals_New Orleans 1-14 (Jones 0-2, Francois 0-4, Calderon 0-2, Cartagena 0-1, Berry 0-2, Butler 0-1, Ellis 1-1, Joseph 0-1), Texas Tech 7-31 (Merritt 1-1, Fritz 0-2, Maupin 3-7, Shavers 1-7, Blacklock 2-8, Bristow 0-2, Johnson 0-2, Wynn 0-2). Assists_New Orleans 11 (Calderon 3), Texas Tech 15 (Maupin 4). Fouled Out_New Orleans Cartagena. Rebounds_New Orleans 49 (Francois 17), Texas Tech 37 (Bristow 8). Total Fouls_New Orleans 23, Texas Tech 19. Technical Fouls_None. A_4,130.Purewave Hydrogen Corp Announces Appointments to the Advisory Board PureWave Hydrogen Corp. (TSXV: PWH) (the “ ”), is pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished professionals to its Advisory Board: Matt Silverman as Geoscience Advisor and Daniel Jaouiche as Energy Strategy Advisor. These additions bring a wealth of experience to support the Company’s initiatives in advancing clean hydrogen exploration and production. Mr. Silverman joins the Advisory Board with over 45 years of extensive experience in petroleum exploration and production. Throughout his career, Mr. Silverman has successfully contributed to the discovery and development of oil and natural gas reserves across Europe, Asia, and the western United States. From 2001 to 2023, Mr. Silverman served as the lead for exploration, new ventures, and special projects with Robert L. Bayless, Producer LLC, a prominent private oil and gas company operating in the Central and Southern Rocky Mountain regions. As Exploration Manager of Bayless’s affiliate, Sweetpea Petroleum, Mr. Silverman directed efforts to explore the Beetaloo Basin in Australia’s Northern Territory. His work included geologic, seismic, and environmental studies, as well as overseeing negotiations and approvals on a 7-million-acre block. Drilling activities in the Beetaloo Basin and surrounding permits have highlighted its potential as a world-class hydrocarbon province, with unconventional Mesoproterozoic shale-gas reservoirs being a principal focus. With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Jaouiche is a recognized expert in energy strategy and M&A. His career includes corporate development leadership roles with Fortune 500 energy companies and senior advisory positions with leading consulting firms. Mr. Jaouiche has successfully managed transactions valued at over $100 billion across the full energy value chain. His expertise extends to the Energy Transition sector, with a particular focus on green hydrogen and ammonia. His deep knowledge of the full transaction cycle and energy transition initiatives aligns perfectly with PureWave Hydrogen’s mission to accelerate the development of sustainable energy solutions. , CEO at PureWave Hydrogen said, “Matt’s unparalleled expertise in geoscience and global exploration, coupled with Daniel’s strategic leadership in energy transitions and M&A, will be instrumental in advancing our mission to unlock the potential of naturally occurring hydrogen. Their insights and experience will strengthen our efforts to drive innovation and sustainable growth in the hydrogen sector.” PureWave Hydrogen Corp. is a pioneering energy exploration company dedicated to advancing the discovery and development of naturally occurring ‘white’ hydrogen gas deposits. As a leader in the green energy transition, we are committed to unlocking the potential of this untapped, sustainable resource to revolutionize the global hydrogen economy. With a strategic focus on cutting-edge geological exploration, we have established operations in key resource-rich areas such as the Mid-Continent Rift in Kansas, leveraging advanced technologies and collaborative partnerships to identify and develop high-potential hydrogen reservoirs. Our work is underpinned by a rigorous scientific approach, exemplified by initiatives like water geochemistry studies and aeromagnetic data analysis to guide our exploration strategies. At PureWave Hydrogen, we aim to create value not only for our investors but also for the environment. By harnessing naturally occurring hydrogen, we are contributing to a cleaner, greener future while addressing the growing global demand for renewable energy solutions. 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Tom Happersett with Happ's Christmas Tree Farm joins LiveNOW's Jeané Franseen to discuss all the Christmas tree secrets. According to Square, the best time to buy a Christmas tree depends on your priorities, with Black Friday seeing the highest sales and prices averaging $112. Purchasing on the first Saturday in December may offer a slight discount, with trees averaging $105. The cheapest time to buy is just before Christmas, with prices dropping to around $85, a 32% savings from Black Friday. One of the most cherished traditions of the holiday season is picking out the perfect Christmas tree to adorn your home. But, when is the best time to purchase a tree ? According to Square , it depends. The business technology company analyzed data from thousands of Christmas tree sellers in 2023 to uncover the most popular time to buy, along with how tree prices fluctuate throughout the season. Christmas trees are on display at a Christmas tree market in TriBeCa on November 27, 2020 in New York City. (Credit: Noam Galai/Getty Images) Last year, the largest surge in tree sales occurred on Black Friday , with the average tree costing around $112, according to Square. "We find the demand for real Christmas trees has grown substantially over the years," Tom Dull, the co-owner and general manager of Dull’s Tree Farm located in Thorntown, Indiana, told Square. "Our business opens the day after Thanksgiving on Black Friday, and we generally see a third of our sales for the season on that day, selling a tree off the farm almost every 17 seconds." For those who waited and purchased on the first Saturday in December, the second most popular day for tree shopping, prices dropped to $105. "The cheapest time to buy a Christmas tree is right before Christmas," said Square’s research lead Ara Kharazian, but added, "The best time is whichever day maximizes joy in your household." According to the findings, the closer it gets to Christmas, the further tree prices tend to fall as demand starts to taper off. RELATED: Prevent Christmas tree fires with these tips and tricks By the week before Christmas, over 90% of trees had been sold, and sellers were reducing prices to clear out inventory before the end of the season. In fact, consumers that put off their purchase until then saved 32% compared to Black Friday prices, with the average cost coming down to $85. The National Christmas Tree Association said that there are approximately 25-30 million real Christmas trees sold in the U.S. every year. The top Christmas Tree producing states are Oregon, North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Washington. The Source The information for this story was provided by the National Christmas Tree Association and Square, which sampled more than 3,000 Christmas tree sellers in the U.S. This story was reported from Los Angeles.
On a rare two-game skid, No. 24 Arizona faces DavidsonGENEVA (AP) — World Cup sponsor Bank of America teamed with FIFA for a second time Tuesday, signing for the Club World Cup that still has no broadcast deals just over six months before games start. Bank of America became FIFA’s first global banking partner in August and sealed a separate deal for a second event also being played in the United States, two days before the group-stage draw in Miami for the revamped 32-team club event . It features recent European champions Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea. “FIFA is going to take America by storm and we’re going to be right at their side,” the bank’s head of marketing, David Tyrie, said in a telephone interview Tuesday. Bank of America joins 2026 World Cup sponsors Hisense and Budweiser brewer AB InBev in separately also backing the club event, and more deals are expected after Saudi Arabia is confirmed next week as the 2034 World Cup host. While games at the next World Cup, co-hosted with Canada and Mexico, will be watched by hundreds of millions globally mostly on free-to-air public networks, the Club World Cup broadcast picture is unclear. FIFA has promised hundreds of millions of dollars in prize money for the 32 clubs to share but is yet to announce any broadcast deals for the month-long tournament. It is expected to land on a streaming service. “You have to think about how you are going to connect with these fans,” Tyrie told the Associated Press from Boston. “TV is one, sure, social media is a big avenue. “The smart marketing capabilities are able to say ‘Hey, we need to tilt this one a little bit more away from TV-type marketing into social-type marketing.’ We have got a pretty decent strategy that we’re putting in place to do activation.” Engaging Bank of America’s customers and 250,000 employees are key to that strategy, Tyrie said. “It’s going to be for our clients, and entertainment, it’s going to be for our employees in creating excitement. All of the above.” The Club World Cup will be played in 12 stadiums across 11 cities, including Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C, and Lumen Field where the hometown Seattle Sounders play three group-stage games. European powers Madrid, Man City and Bayern Munich lead a 12-strong European challenge. Teams qualified by winning continental titles or posting consistently good results across four years of those competitions. The exception is Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, who FIFA gave the entry reserved for a host nation team in October based on regular season record without waiting for the MLS Cup final. LA Galaxy hosts New York Red Bulls playing for that national title Saturday. Messi’s team opens the FIFA tournament June 15 in the Miami Dolphins’ Hard Rock Stadium and will play its three group games in Florida. “The more brand players you bring in, the bigger the following you have got,” Tyrie acknowledged, though adding Messi being involved was “not a make or break for the event.” The Club World Cup final is July 13 at Met Life Stadium near New York, which also will host the World Cup final one year later. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer
NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani won his third Most Valuable Player Award and first in the National League, and Aaron Judge earned his second American League honor on Thursday. Ohtani was a unanimous MVP for the third time, receiving all 30 first-place votes and 420 points in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was second with 263 points and Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte third with 229. Judge was a unanimous pick for the first time. Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. got all 30 second-place votes for 270 points, and Yankees outfielder Juan Soto was third with 21 third-place votes and 229 points. Ohtani was unanimously voted the AL MVP in 2021 and 2023 as a two-way star for the Los Angeles Angels and finished second to Judge in 2022 voting. He didn’t pitch in 2024 following elbow surgery and signed a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers last December. Ohtani joined Frank Robinson for Cincinnati in 1961 and Baltimore in 1966 as the only players to win the MVP award in both leagues. He was the first player to twice become an unanimous MVP. He had combined with Atlanta outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. in 2023 for the first year both MVPs were unanimous. Ohtani hit .310, stole 59 bases and led the NL with 54 homers and 130 RBIs exclusively as a designated hitter, becoming the first player with 50 or more homers and 50 or more stolen bases in a season. He helped the Dodgers to the World Series title, playing the final three games with a torn labrum in his left shoulder. “The ultimate goal from the beginning was to win a World Series, which we are able to accomplish,” he said through a translator. “The next goal is for me to do it again and so right now I’m in the middle of rehab and working out and getting stronger.” When Ohtani returns to the mound, could he win MVP and the Cy Young Award in the same year? “That would obviously be great, but right now my focus is just to get to get back healthy, come back stronger, get back on the mound and show everybody what I can do,” Ohtani said. Ohtani became the first primary DH to win an MVP in a season that started with the revelation his longtime interpreter and friend, Ippei Mizuhara, had stolen nearly $17 million from the star to fund gambling. Ohtani is the 12th player with three or more MVPs, joining Barry Bonds (seven) and Jimmie Foxx, Joe DiMaggio, Stan Musial, Roy Campanella, Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle, Mike Schmidt, Alex Rodriguez, Albert Pujols and Mike Trout (three each). Balloting was conducted before the postseason. Judge led the major leagues with 58 homers, 144 RBIs and 133 walks while hitting .322. Witt topped the big leagues with a .332 average, hitting 32 homers with 31 stolen bases and 109 RBIs. Soto batted .288 with 41 homers and 109 RBIs. When Judge won his first MVP award in 2022, he received 28 first-place votes while Ohtani got the other two. Judge had discussed the MVP award with Philadelphia’s Bryce Harper, the NL winner in 2015 and ‘21. “I was telling him, `Man, I’m going to try to catch up to you with these MVPs here, man,’” Judge recalled. “He’d say, hopefully, he could stay a couple ahead of me, which I think he’ll do.” When Judge won his first MVP award in 2022, he received 28 first-place votes while Ohtani got the other two. He is the Yankees’ 22nd MVP winner, four more than any other team. Judge was hitting .207 with six homers and 18 RBIs through April, then batted .352 with 52 homers and 126 RBIs in 127 games. “March and April were not my friend this year.” Judge said. “Just keep putting in the work and things are going to change. You can’t mope. You can’t feel sorry for yourself. Especially in New York, nobody’s going to feel sorry for you. So you just got to go out there and put up the numbers?” St. Pete rejects money to repair Tropicana Field roof ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The St. Petersburg City Council reversed course Thursday on whether to spend more than $23 million to repair the hurricane-shredded roof of the Tampa Bay Rays’ ballpark, initially voting narrowly for approval and hours later changing course. The reversal on fixing Tropicana Field came after the council voted to delay consideration of revenue bonds for a proposed new $1.3 billion Rays ballpark. Just two days before, the Pinellas County Commission postponed a vote on its share of the new stadium bonds, leaving that project in limbo. “This is a sad place. I’m really disappointed,” council chair Deborah Figg-Sanders said. “We won’t get there if we keep finding ways we can’t.” The Rays say the lack of progress puts the new stadium plan and the future of Tropicana Field in jeopardy. “I can’t say I’m confident about anything,” Rays co-president Brian Auld told the council members. The Trop’s translucent fiberglass roof was ripped to pieces on Oct. 9 when Hurricane Milton swept ashore just south of Tampa Bay. There was also significant water damage inside the ballpark, with a city estimate of the total repair costs pegged at $55.7 million. The extensive repairs cannot be finished before the 2026 season, city documents show. The Rays made a deal with the Yankees to play next season at 11,000-seat Steinbrenner Field, New York’s spring training home across the bay in Tampa. The initial vote Thursday was to get moving on the roof portion of the repair. Once that’s done, crews could begin working on laying down a new baseball field, fixing damaged seating and office areas and a variety of electronic systems — which would require another vote to approve money for the remaining restoration. The subsequent vote reversing funding for the roof repair essentially means the city and Rays must work on an alternative in the coming weeks so that Tropicana Field can possibly be ready for the 2026 season. The city is legally obligated to fix the roof. BRIEFLY PIRATES: Pittsburgh hired Matt Hague as its hitting coach, bringing him back to the team that drafted him in 2008. Hague replaces Andy Haines, who was fired after Pittsburgh finished in the bottom 10 in the majors in every significant statistical category last season, including runs (24th) and home runs (25th), while also striking out a club-record 1,504 times, second-most in the National League behind Colorado. The 39-year-old Hague spent last season as an assistant hitting coach with the Toronto Blue Jays. Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!In the late 90s and 2000s was the best-selling phone brand with over 40 percent market share. That dominance however faded away as Samsung, Apple, and other aggressive Chinese OEMs took away the market share. The Finnish brand has made steady strides after being acquired by HMD Global, focusing on value, durability, and software experience. To remember the glory years of Nokia, Helsinki-based Aalto University (a renowned research school) has launched the Nokia Design Archive to maintain a repository of 20,000 items from the brand during the period of the mid-90s to 2017. This includes secret Nokia concepts and materials maintained in a digital format. Users will also be able to get access to the ideation, sketches, and designer interviews starting January 15 next year. Designer: According to Kaisu Savola, Aalto University post-doctoral researcher, “Technology doesn’t just shape us; we shape technology. When we started the project, the focus was on objects. As we began going through the material, we soon realized that it was about people.” The highlight of the archive will be the Nokia 3310 brick phone, the Nokia 8810 banana phone used by Keanu Reaves in The 1999 The Matrix movie, and the Nokia 7280 lipstick phone that was a bold choice for millennials. The motive of this research initially was on objects but transitioning through the material made the team realize it was more about people. During the first phase, the online portal will have a fraction of the stories, images, prototypes licensed by Microsoft Mobile, and later on more Nokia stories will be added. The digital files will amount to 959GB of valuable repository that’ll take loyal fans back in time. We at Yanko Design just can’t wait to go through the preserved material of the Nokia N83, more commonly known as the multimedia computer of the Symbian Series 60. Similarly, the Nokia 3210 released in 1999 ushered in an era of phone customization and had an interesting piece of history associated with it. Another unforgettable piece of Nokia’s legacy is the factory ringtone. the 1902 Gran Vals by Francisco Tárrega that was heard approximately 1.8 bn times a day around the globe. Also, the sneak peek at the wildest concept ideas like virtual reality glasses from the Finnish brand’s glory years is going to be a nostalgic ride down memory lane!