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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tanner McKee’s first career NFL touchdown pass was thrown to a Philadelphia Eagles fan named Patrick. OK, McKee actually threw the 20-yard TD to Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J Brown, who — in a momentary lapse of reason — chucked the souvenir football into the Lincoln Financial field stands. Uh-oh. “I felt so bad,” Brown said, “because I threw it so far.” McKee, a sixth-round pick out of Stanford in 2023, is a career third-string QB who had never played a regular-season snap until he was pressed into emergency duty Sunday against Dallas. Jalen Hurts did not start because of a concussion and Kenny Pickett — who ran and threw for a TD in the Eagles' 41-7 win — was knocked of the game with injured ribs. That opened the door for the 24-year-old McKee to play in a game in which the Eagles clinched the NFC East. He did his part — including the 20-yard strike in the third that made it 34-7. The celebration was temporarily muted when he realized his ball — a milestone keepsake for any player — was somewhere in the stands. Little did McKee know the ball was coming back to him. Eagles fans kicked off a bit of a relay with the ball once they realized its significance to McKee. The fan who caught the ball was promised a jersey from Brown. He sent the ball to one fan, who passed it to Eagles security chief “Big” Dom DiSandro to hand to another Eagles employee to Brown and finally to McKee. Souvenir secured. “I appreciate whoever gave the ball back,” McKee said. “(Brown) was like, ‘I’m sorry, bro. I got the ball back.’ So, yeah, it was good. He made a great play, and obviously a great catch.” It was Brown's throw that needed work. Brown stripped off and signed his game jersey and handed it to a fan named Patrick as a thank-you for returning the football — all while fans chanted “E-A-G-L-E-S!” around him. “We've got great fans here,” Brown said. McKee needed more room on the trophy shelf — he threw a second TD pass in the fourth quarter. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFLIntroduction The world of Minecraft, beloved for its endless creative possibilities and vast player community, is about to undergo a significant transformation with the introduction of NeoForge. This new framework promises to offer novel ways to enhance the Minecraft experience, merging technology and creativity like never before. What is NeoForge? NeoForge is an innovative modding platform designed to elevate the game’s modification capabilities. Built using cutting-edge technology, it is aimed at developers and creators seeking more advanced tools to reimagine Minecraft’s landscape. This platform offers a suite of user-friendly options to design, customize, and implement unique mods, bridging the gap between player imagination and reality. The Impact on the Minecraft Community With NeoForge, expect a surge in community-driven content unlike any before. Its intuitive interface allows both experienced and novice modders to create more complex modifications, potentially introducing features such as dynamic weather systems, realistic physics, and intelligent NPCs. This could lead to a more engaging and interactive gameplay experience that continually evolves with the community’s input. The Future of Minecraft As NeoForge continues to develop, the potential for it to redefine gaming landscapes is immense. It underscores a growing trend in the gaming industry towards empowering player creativity and collaboration. Minecraft’s adoption of technologies like NeoForge suggests a future where player-driven content becomes a core component of gaming, opening doors to infinite possibilities for game personalization and innovation. NeoForge may very well be a cornerstone for the next generation of Minecraft players, encouraging a shift from passive consumption to active creation. NeoForge: Revolutionizing Minecraft’s Creative Horizons Minecraft has long been the playground for creative minds worldwide, offering a limitless sandbox for exploration and construction. With the introduction of NeoForge, this beloved game is set to push boundaries and expand its horizons significantly. What can players and developers anticipate from NeoForge, and how will it alter the Minecraft experience? NeoForge is designed to empower developers with a range of advanced features not previously available. The platform introduces a robust set of tools for creating mods that are both intricate and easy to implement. From sleek user interfaces to customizable coding environments, NeoForge enables even the most complex ideas to come to life without the typical barriers developers face. The innovative nature of this modding framework signifies a pivotal shift in game modification, emphasizing ease of use and seamless integration. At the heart of NeoForge lies cutting-edge technology allowing for deeper integration within Minecraft’s engine. Modders can now engage with new APIs that streamline the development process, paving the way for revolutionary gameplay experiences. Dynamic systems such as advanced AI, environmental interaction, and enhanced graphics rendering are just the tip of the iceberg regarding what NeoForge can deliver. With any new gaming platform or tool, security is a paramount concern. NeoForge is engineered with robust security measures to ensure safe compilation and execution of mod code. This guards against malicious threats while maintaining the integrity of player experiences. Its secure framework instills confidence in both creators and players, making it a safe choice for creative expression in the Minecraft universe. The practical applications of NeoForge are vast. Creators can employ this platform to develop in-depth storylines complete with quest systems or simulate real-life environments for educational purposes. By facilitating a smooth transition from conceptual ideas to in-game reality, NeoForge extends the potential for mods to serve as both entertainment and educational tools, integrating seamlessly into classroom settings or collaborative projects. NeoForge not only introduces new possibilities for gameplay but also promotes sustainable game development practices. By encouraging community involvement and open-source collaboration, it helps sustain long-term interest in Minecraft. It fosters an ecosystem where modders can continuously innovate, sharing knowledge and resources in a manner that benefits the entire community. As NeoForge begins to weave its impact into the fabric of Minecraft, its future seems bright. We predict a surge of player-driven content that could rival traditional game updates in complexity and uniqueness. NeoForge positions Minecraft at the forefront of the creative gaming trend, potentially serving as a benchmark for other games aiming to enhance player-driven content and engagement. Embrace the future of gaming with these innovative changes ushered in by NeoForge, as it transforms Minecraft from a vibrant world of blocks to a complex tapestry woven by its community of makers and dreamers. For more on innovative gaming platforms, visit the main domain of the official Minecraft site Minecraft .
Nebraska will be trying to preserve its perfect in-state record when it hosts South Dakota on Wednesday night in a nonconference game in Lincoln, Neb. The Cornhuskers (4-1) are 3-0 at home and also won Friday at then-No. 14 Creighton, beating their in-state rivals on the road for the second straight time. But the last time they did that, in 2022, they followed that win with a 16-point loss at Indiana to open Big Ten Conference play. "Believe me, we've addressed a lot of things," Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg said. "A lot of people are saying some really positive things. You've got to find a way to put that behind you. I've liked how our team has responded and come back to work after that great win at Creighton." Brice Williams leads the Cornhuskers with 18.2 points per game and was one of five players in double figures against Creighton. Juwan Gary topped the list with 16. South Dakota (6-2) comes to town off a 112-50 home win Monday night over Randall, the third non-Division I school it has beat. The Coyotes' last game against a D1 opponent was Friday at Southern Indiana, resulting in a 92-83 loss. This will be South Dakota's second nonconference game against a Big Ten opponent, after a 96-77 loss at Iowa on Nov. 12. In December, the Coyotes also visit Santa Clara, hovering near the top 100 in KenPom adjusted efficiency, before jumping into Big Sky play. "The schedule is very good and that should help us," third-year South Dakota coach Eric Peterson said before the season. "We have some good nonconference games that should help prepare us for the end of the season." Nebraska has held four of its opponents to 67 or fewer points, with Saint Mary's the only one to top that number in the Cornhuskers' lone loss. Opponents are shooting 38.1 percent this season. South Dakota shot below 40 percent in its two previous games before shooting 62 percent against Randall. Isaac Bruns, who scored 20 to lead South Dakota in the Randall game, paces the Coyotes with 12.9 points per game. --Field Level MediaNEW YORK (AP) — Technology stocks pulled Wall Street to another record amid a mixed Monday of trading. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% from its all-time high set on Friday to post a record for the 54th time this year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 128 points, or 0.3%, while the Nasdaq composite gained 1%. Super Micro Computer, a stock that’s been on an AI-driven roller coaster, soared 28.7% to lead the market. Following allegations of misconduct and the resignation of its public auditor , the maker of servers used in artificial-intelligence technology said an investigation found no evidence of misconduct by its management or by the company’s board. It also said that it doesn’t expect to restate its past financials and that it will find a new chief financial officer, appoint a general counsel and make other moves to strengthen its governance. Big Tech stocks also helped prop up the market. Gains of 1.8% for Microsoft and 3.2% for Meta Platforms were the two strongest forces pushing upward on the S&P 500. Intel was another propellant during the morning, but it lost an early gain to fall 0.5% after the chip company said CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired and stepped down from the board. Intel is looking for Gelsinger’s replacement, and its chair said it’s “committed to restoring investor confidence.” Intel recently lost its spot in the Dow Jones Industrial Average to Nvidia, which has skyrocketed in Wall Street’s frenzy around AI. Stellantis, meanwhile, skidded following the announcement of its CEO’s departure . Carlos Tavares steps down after nearly four years in the top spot of the automaker, which owns car brands like Jeep, Citroën and Ram, amid an ongoing struggle with slumping sales and an inventory backlog at dealerships. The world’s fourth-largest automaker’s stock fell 6.3% in Milan. The majority of stocks in the S&P 500 likewise fell, including California utility PG&E. It dropped 5% after saying it would sell $2.4 billion of stock and preferred shares to raise cash. Retailers were mixed amid what’s expected to be the best Cyber Monday on record and coming off Black Friday . Target, which recently gave a forecast for the holiday season that left investors discouraged , fell 1.2%. Walmart , which gave a more optimistic forecast, rose 0.2%. Amazon, which looks to benefit from online sales from Cyber Monday, climbed 1.4%. All told, the S&P 500 added 14.77 points to 6,047.15. The Dow fell 128.65 to 44,782.00, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 185.78 to 19,403.95. The stock market largely took Donald Trump’s latest threat on tariffs in stride. The president-elect on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a group of developing economies if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar. Trump said he wants the group, headlined by Brazil, Russia, India and China, to promise it won’t create a new currency or otherwise try to undercut the U.S. dollar. The dollar has long been the currency of choice for global trade. Speculation has also been around a long time that other currencies could knock it off its mantle, but no contender has come close. The U.S. dollar’s value rose Monday against several other currencies, but one of its strongest moves likely had less to do with the tariff threats. The euro fell amid a political battle in Paris over the French government’s budget . The euro sank 0.7% against the U.S. dollar and broke below $1.05. In the bond market, Treasury yields gave up early gains to hold relatively steady. The yield on the 10-year Treasury climbed above 4.23% during the morning before falling back to 4.19%. That was just above its level of 4.18% late Friday. A report in the morning showed the U.S. manufacturing sector contracted again last month, but not by as much as economists expected. This upcoming week will bring several big updates on the job market, including the October job openings report, weekly unemployment benefits data and the all-important November jobs report. They could steer the next moves for Federal Reserve, which recently began pulling interest rates lower to give support to the economy. Economists expect Friday’s headliner report to show U.S. employers accelerated their hiring in November, coming off October’s lackluster growth that was hampered by damaging hurricanes and strikes. “We now find ourselves in the middle of this Goldilocks zone, where economic health supports earnings growth while remaining weak enough to justify potential Fed rate cuts,” according to Mark Hackett, chief of investment research at Nationwide. In financial markets abroad, Chinese stocks led gains worldwide as monthly surveys showed improving conditions for manufacturing, partly driven by a surge in orders ahead of Trump’s inauguration next month. Both official and private sector surveys of factory managers showed strong new orders and export orders, possibly partly linked to efforts by importers in the U.S. to beat potential tariff hikes by Trump once he takes office. Indexes rose 0.7% in Hong Kong and 1.1% in Shanghai. ___ AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.
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The 27-year-old achieved the feat with a 23-yard run during the fourth quarter of the Eagles’ crushing 41-7 success at Lincoln Financial Field. Barkley is 100 yards short of Eric Dickerson’s record of 2,105 yards, set in 1984 for the Los Angeles Rams, ahead of next week’s regular season finale against the New York Giants. Single-season rushing record in reach. @saquon @Eagles pic.twitter.com/iSHyXeMLv1 — NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2024 However, he could be rested for that game in order to protect him from injury ahead of the play-offs. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kept alive their dreams of reaching the play-offs by overcoming the Carolina Panthers 48-14. Veteran quarterback Baker Mayfield produced a dominant performance at Raymond James Stadium, registering five passing touchdowns to equal a Buccaneers franchise record. he BAKED today 👨🍳 pic.twitter.com/eFX9fd1w5P — NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2024 The Buffalo Bills clinched the AFC conference number two seed for the post season with a 40-14 success over the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium. Josh Allen passed for 182 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for another. Buffalo finish the 2024 regular season undefeated at home, with eight wins from as many games. The Indianapolis Colts’ hopes of reaching the play-offs were ended by a 45-33 defeat to the Giants. FINAL: Drew Lock accounts for 5 TDs in the @Giants victory! #INDvsNYG pic.twitter.com/N8HJYth09F — NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2024 Malik Nabers exploded for 171 yards and two touchdowns and Ihmir Smith-Marsette broke a 100-yard kick-off return to give the Giants their highest-scoring output under head coach Brian Daboll. Quarterback Drew Lock threw four touchdown passes and accounted for a fifth on the ground to seal the win. Elsewhere, Mac Jones threw two touchdowns to help the Jacksonville Jaguars defeat the Tennessee Titans 20-13, while the Las Vegas Raiders beat the New Orleans Saints 25-10.
Article content There is tinkering and fine tuning, and then there is the Edmonton Elks. Boy, talk about a complete engine overhaul. From the very top of the new private ownership hierarchy with the one behind the wheel (and steering things straight into the Calgary Stampeders bench, no less), to a new president, to a new general manager, it’s an entirely new driving force behind this team. And sure, the engine’s output will only be as good as the sum of its parts when it comes to the makeup of the roster. But Monday at Commonwealth Stadium, it was all about the transmission, with the introduction of new head coach Mark Kilam, who is hands down the most integral part of it all. He is, after all, where the rubber meets the road. And it doesn’t matter how fancy an engine you have if it fails to get turned into positive traction in the standings. Up to this point in Edmonton’s rebranding, the wheels have all but fallen off as time and time again, this team continues to fall well short of reaching victory lane on the perennial path to playoffs. Vote of confidence The thing is, the Elks’ latest hire already has the grandstands packed full of support from former players as word got out he was making the leap to the head-coaching ranks after spending the past 20 years with the Calgary Stampeders, where he left off as special-teams co-ordinator and assistant head coach. And Kilam was quick off the starting pistol to acknowledge his appreciation for their vote of confidence. “It was incredible. I don’t have social media, but my mom would screenshot things to me, my wife would show me things and it just really reinforced that I did things the right way growing up and working with these guys,” Kilam said. “And that’s what I really took from it. Those relationships were real, those connections were real. “Me, I value people. I value what they can bring in whatever position group or whatever area they’re involved in in this organization.” He said the fact he comes from a special-teams background only bolstered his case for the head-coaching job. “We’re all the sum of our experiences, so all my roles there helped me prepare for this opportunity,” said Kilam, who left Calgary as the CFL’s longest-serving coach. “I’ve got 20 years in a great organization, and that’s a lot of experience in different things, highs and lows. A lot of different experiences with players. “Special-teams guys are prepared for these jobs. We’re the only ones that talk to the whole team, other than the head coach. Good special-teams co-ordinators have a presence in the room, you have to if you want your guys to play. You’re game managers, constantly thinking ahead. What’s the next situation? What are we anticipating here? All those experiences have prepared me and I can’t wait to hit the ground running.” That’s good, because he will have to. His Elks have plenty of ground to make up if they hope to make the leap from obscuring to playoff contention. It’s the exact opposite step the Stampeders took this past year, missing playoffs for the first time since 2004 — the year before Kilam first came onto the CFL scene as their strength and conditioning coach. But all that time spent on the south side of the provincial rivalry didn’t dim his vision of what pro football can become once again in Edmonton, where he spent his playing days as a linebacker and team captain for the University of Alberta Golden Bears. “This team’s going to take on an identity that the people of this city can resonate with,” Kilam said. “This is a city that is not afraid to work hard. This is a city that has grit, and a city that has a chip on its shoulder to succeed. And that’s what we’re going to be about. ‘Built tough’ “We’re going to be a team that’s built tough. That’s built for the cold. We’re going to be a team that doesn’t back down and doesn’t turn it down. We’re going to commit to playing a style of winning football, and that’s going to look like whatever it takes each and every week. Give Kilam credit. He has been around Edmonton enough to know the one thing the fans here want most is for the future of this club to start looking more like the past. “We’re going to commit to playing a certain type of football that the people in this city can believe in. And that’s important,” he said. “We’re going to be a group that’s accountable, not only to each other but to everybody that came here before us. “We’re going to stand on the shoulders of the people who built this place and represent the double-E the right way.” E-mail: gmoddejonge@postmedia.com On Twitter: @GerryModdejonge Bookmark our website and support our journalism: Don’t miss the news you need to know — add EdmontonJournal.com and EdmontonSun.com to your bookmarks and sign up for our newsletters here. You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today: The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun.The threats publicly aired by Vice President Sara Duterte have created a novel phase in the public appreciation of political assassinations. Whereas, people exploded in extreme emotion upon the news of high-profile assassinations like that of Benigno Aquino Jr., and the localized anguish of political assassinations of lesser officials, Sara Duterte has thrust the country into a novel season of “assassination watch.” Seldom have would-be assassins, both perpetrators and instigators, so openly advertised their move, with no quibble room for doubt, as VP Sara did when she emphasized the threat was “no joke, no joke.” This is new political telenovela territory. And Duterte has made sure this is a telenovela that will be followed throughout the world. The specific wording of her threat, delivered in a video that showed her partially in a darkened room, gave her threat an eerie, goosepimple-raising spectacle that quickly rippled around the world. Only in the Philippines! Political assassinations used to happen without much inkling or anticipation, like earthquakes. But the Sara Duterte threat converted the earthquake into an impending typhoon that would now be tracked day-by-day, kilometer-by-kilometer, with blow-by-blow annotations by political weathercasters. Will it worsen into a supertyphoon? Or will it weaken and dissipate altogether? Political assassinations have become a before-and-after national topic, where before it was always after the fact. Sara Duterte has also created a macabre package deal—kill one, take four. If she dies, the President, the First Lady, and the Speaker of the House will also die. The instructions to the assassin, according to her, is that s/he should not stop until all three are killed. This is, in nuclear war parlance, called a “failsafe” condition, because there is no way Sara Duterte can countermand the order, in her own words, “from the grave.” The contract that Sara Duterte has drawn is unique. It is inclusive and participatory because it encourages a myriad of perpetrators and instigators to now rush to initiate the process of eliminating her which will be blamed on the Marcos family. Unfortunately, there is no more whiff even of imagined honor or patriotism behind political assassinations. It has become just a matter of political ambition and money. How different the motivation was when Julio Guillen, on the eve of the plebiscite on the Parity Rights Amendment to the 1935 Constitution, threw a grenade to kill President Manuel Roxas at Plaza Miranda on March 10, 1947, because he championed the amendment which Guillen opposed. Guillen did it “for the sake of a Free Philippines.” The grenade killed one person and injured others. Roxas survived. Guillen died on the electric chair in 1950. Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. was less salutary in his motive but at least he didn’t hire an assassin to take down his father’s political rival, Julio Nalundasan. Marcos Sr. did it DIY, using a rifle from the UP ROTC armory that was traceable to him. To better appreciate this Filipino political assassination teleserye, I recommend you read the article “Killing Politicians in the Philippines: Who, Where, When, and Why” by Peter Kreuzer (Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (https://bit.ly/3D68AcA). The article provides an in-depth analysis of the targeted killings of politicians in the Philippines, focusing on the patterns, perpetrators, and underlying causes of such violence. Here are some points he makes: The Philippines experiences a high incidence of fatal violence against politicians, comparable to countries like South Africa, Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil. Over the past 15 years, approximately 70 politicians have been killed annually, with numbers exceeding 100 deaths per year in recent times. Local politicians are predominantly targeted, especially at the barangay (village) level. Vice mayors and mayors face the highest risk of assassination. While significant variations exist between neighboring local government units in levels of violence, the initial phase of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-drug campaign led to a nationwide surge in killings. The perpetrators are typically contract killers hired to execute these assassinations. The individuals who commission these killings often remain unidentified and enjoy near-total impunity. The primary motive for assassinations is political rivalry, with adversaries eliminating opponents to secure or maintain political positions and the associated benefits. Political assassinations have adversely impacted governance, yet on occasion, they have opened the pathway to transformative change, as in the assassination of Benigno S. Aquino Jr. This teleserye is open-ended and may take time, so have your Piattos on hand for this exciting assassination watch. —————- Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . [email protected]It’s Friday, December 27, and the Memphis Grizzlies (21-10) and New Orleans Pelicans (5-26) are all set to square off from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Both these teams played last night. Memphis played and won at home against the Raptors while the Pelicans lost in New Orleans to the Rockets. The Grizzlies are currently 7-6 on the road with a point differential of +10, while the Pelicans have a 2-8 record in their last ten games at home. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Listen to the Rotoworld Basketball Show for the latest fantasy player news, waiver claims, roster advice and more from our experts all season long. Click here or download it wherever you get your podcasts. Game details & how to watch Grizzlies vs. Pelicans live today Date: Friday, December 27, 2024 Time: 8:00 pm EST Site: Smoothie King Center City: New Orleans, LA Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day NBA schedule page , along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game. Game odds for Grizzlies vs. Pelicans The latest odds as of Friday: Odds: Memphis Grizzlies (-398), New Orleans Pelicans (+312) Spread: Timberwolves -9 Over/Under: 237 points That gives the Grizzlies an implied team point total of 122.1, and the Pelicans 117.41. Want to know which sportsbook is offering the best lines for every game on the NBA calendar? Check out the NBC Sports’ Live Odds tool to get all the latest updated info from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM & more! Expert picks & predictions for Friday Grizzlies vs. Pelicans game NBC Sports Bet Best Bet Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) expects Memphis to start slow: Grizzlies 1Q Team Total Under 30.5 (-113) “In all seven of the Pelicans back-to-backs this season, none of their opponents have scored more than 30 first quarter points on New Orleans. Memphis played last night at home and erupted for 155 points on Toronto, but now go to New Orleans on no rest, along with the Pelicans who lost last night in Houston. I see a slow first quarter between two teams with no rest and that traveled.” Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals. Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Grizzlies & Pelicans game: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the Memphis Grizzlies on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play ATS on the Timberwolves -9. Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 237. Want even more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert NBA Predictions page from NBC Sports for money line, spread and over/under picks for every game on today’s calendar! Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Grizzlies vs. Pelicans on Friday · The Grizzlies have won 8 of their last 10 games when they’ve been the favorite · 5 of the Grizzlies’ last 7 matchups with the Pelicans have stayed UNDER the Total · The Grizzlies have failed to cover the Spread in 4 of their last 5 matchups against divisional opponents · The Pelicans have lost 18 of their last 20 games If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports! Bet the Edge is your source for all things sports betting. Get all of Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick’s insight weekdays at 6AM ET right here or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. 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Republicans in Congress are circling the wagons to support a Texas law to shield children from “one of the largest public health crises of the digital age: internet pornography.” Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and John Cornyn (R-TX), and Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), along with 20 other Members of Congress, filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court, first obtained by Breitbart News, in support of the law. The brief’s authors argue that the court should affirm the judgment of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, which upheld the age verification requirement in March 2024. That Texas law, passed in 2023, mandates adult websites require state-issued identification from users. It was challenged in court by a trade association, calling itself the Free Speech Coalition, representing the adult entertainment industry, that argued it violates First Amendment free speech rights. The amicus brief, known as a “friend of the court” brief, makes the case for the constitutionality of the law as well as its significance for protecting public health. “Companies are profiting from exposing children to adult content, and it must stop,” Lee said in a statement provided to Breitbart. “This initiative by Texas reflects the age-verification measures I am fighting for at the federal level with the SCREEN Act, and American families everywhere should be cheering these efforts to protect kids online.” Lee’s cleverly named Shielding Children’s Retinas from Egregious Exposure on the Net (SCREEN) Act was filed as the Utah Senator has taken the lead in the Upper Chamber in the fight to protect children from the harms of pornography. His ally Roy, hailing from Texas where the battle originated, has taken the lead in the House. “The government has an obvious and unquestionable duty in keeping children off porn sites; decades of relatively unfettered access to obscene online content under insufficient policies have done tremendous damage to our country,” Roy said in a statement provided to Breitbart. “Texas’s law does this by simply requiring adults to prove their age, as should be the case with age-restricted items. That’s why I expect Attorney General Paxton’s case to succeed at the Supreme Court and am proud to join Mike Lee in defense of it.” In his brief to the Supreme Court, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TX) argued, “There is nothing unconstitutional” about the law. “This statute does not prohibit the performance, production, or even sale of pornography but, more modestly, simply requires the pornography industry... to take commercially reasonable steps to ensure that those who access the material are adults,” Paxton wrote. The amicus brief explains why its authors have an interest in the matter, making the case the law is in the public’s interest. “As Members of Congress, they have a strong interest in drafting and passing legislation that protects children from one of the largest public health crises of the digital age: internet pornography,” the brief reads. “Recognizing the well-documented psychological, behavioral, and health detriments caused by children’s exposure to pornography, amici have proposed and support legislation to curb minors’ access to such content.” The brief further explains, “As staunch advocates for both First Amendment rights and children’s welfare, amici believe that such age verification laws strike an appropriate balance between individual liberties and the compelling government interest in protecting children from pornography, in a manner that is in line with this Court’s precedents.” Camera-ready Amicus Br. of Mike Lee Et Al., Free Speech Coal. v. Paxton 11.22.24 by Breitbart News on Scribd Today, the porn industry is estimated to have annual global revenue of as much as $97 billion. Its revenue for the past 20 years or more has exceeded the revenue of all three major sports leagues, combined. As a compelling modern metric, “[p]ornography websites get more visitors each month than Netflix, Amazon, and Twitter combined.” Like the unprecedented revenue and traffic figures, pornography has never before posed a bigger risk to minors, who can so innocently come across the content on the web, and be subjected to the trauma that follows. The full list of amici is: Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT), John Cornyn (R-TX), Josh Hawley (R-MO), James Lankford (R-OK), and Rick Scott (R-FL) and Reps. Chip Roy (R-TX), Josh Brecheen (R-OK), Dan Bishop (R-NC), Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Michael Cloud (R-TX), Andrew Clyde (R-GA), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Tony Gonzales (R-TX), Lance Gooden (R-TX), Andy Harris (R-MD), Clay Higgins (R-LA), Wesley Hunt (R-TX), Ronny Jackson (R-TX), Mary Miller (R-IL), Troy Nehls (R-TX), Andy Ogles (R-TN), Keith Self (R-TX), and Pete Sessions (R-TX). Bradley Jaye is a Capitol Hill Correspondent for Breitbart News. Follow him on X/Twitter at @BradleyAJaye .HALIFAX — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating after sparks and flames shot from under the wing of a plane that landed hard in Halifax. Nikki Valentine, a Halifax woman who was on the plane, said passengers felt a "massive rumble" upon landing at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport Saturday night. "The cabin tilted, we saw sparks and then flames and then smoke started getting sucked into the cabin," she told The Canadian Press in a direct message over social media. Airport spokesperson Tiffany Chase said Saturday an Air Canada Express flight operated by the regional carrier PAL Airlines, arriving from St. John’s, N.L., experienced an incident upon landing at approximately 9:30 p.m. Air Canada spokesperson Peter Fitzpatrick said late Saturday that the plane experienced a "suspected landing gear issue" after arrival and was unable to reach the terminal. Fitzpatrick said the crew and 73 passengers were off-loaded by bus and nobody on board was injured. A Nova Scotia RCMP spokesperson said on Saturday that some minor injuries were reported, but clarified Sunday that in fact no one was injured. Valentine said she is "especially thankful the pilot was able to get ahold of the situation very fast." The incident temporarily halted flight activity at the airport. As of Sunday afternoon, Valentine and other passengers were still without the bags they were instructed to leave on the plane. Valentine said she contacted Air Canada, who told her that it could be up to three more days before their bags are returned as the investigation into the incident continues. "A lot of people have things like house keys or wallets they needed and couldn't get," she said. "It's all proper procedure, and I'd rather the inconvenience (of missing bags) than if anything bad had happened, of course, but it's still tough." This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 29, 2024. Lyndsay Armstrong, The Canadian PressNebraska will be trying to preserve its perfect in-state record when it hosts South Dakota on Wednesday night in a nonconference game in Lincoln, Neb. The Cornhuskers (4-1) are 3-0 at home and also won Friday at then-No. 14 Creighton, beating their in-state rivals on the road for the second straight time. But the last time they did that, in 2022, they followed that win with a 16-point loss at Indiana to open Big Ten Conference play. "Believe me, we've addressed a lot of things," Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg said. "A lot of people are saying some really positive things. You've got to find a way to put that behind you. I've liked how our team has responded and come back to work after that great win at Creighton." Brice Williams leads the Cornhuskers with 18.2 points per game and was one of five players in double figures against Creighton. Juwan Gary topped the list with 16. South Dakota (6-2) comes to town off a 112-50 home win Monday night over Randall, the third non-Division I school it has beat. The Coyotes' last game against a D1 opponent was Friday at Southern Indiana, resulting in a 92-83 loss. This will be South Dakota's second nonconference game against a Big Ten opponent, after a 96-77 loss at Iowa on Nov. 12. In December, the Coyotes also visit Santa Clara, hovering near the top 100 in KenPom adjusted efficiency, before jumping into Big Sky play. "The schedule is very good and that should help us," third-year South Dakota coach Eric Peterson said before the season. "We have some good nonconference games that should help prepare us for the end of the season." Nebraska has held four of its opponents to 67 or fewer points, with Saint Mary's the only one to top that number in the Cornhuskers' lone loss. Opponents are shooting 38.1 percent this season. South Dakota shot below 40 percent in its two previous games before shooting 62 percent against Randall. Isaac Bruns, who scored 20 to lead South Dakota in the Randall game, paces the Coyotes with 12.9 points per game. --Field Level Media
TSB investigating rough plane landing in Halifax, passenger says flames were visible
Wall Street slips as technology stocks drag on the marketBoston, MA, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Almond FinTech, a leading B2B provider in cross-border payments, has won CrossTech’s “2024 Crypto Payments Solution in the Cross-Border Industry,” earning this honor for the second consecutive year and reinforcing its role as an industry pioneer. Left to right Almond Team (Howard Davidson, Adam Swartzbaugh, Darren Bruce, Hector Santiago) Over the past year, Almond has made significant advancements to its proprietary Settlement Optimization Engine (SOE), enhancing its ability to remove barriers in global financial transactions. The SOE leverages crypto as a bridge currency, using advanced data aggregation to recommend the best possible currency exchange rate in real time, ensuring faster, more affordable, and transparent cross-border payments while reducing risk. Operating in 10 countries and supporting over 30 digital currencies, Almond continues to address critical financial challenges globally. "Receiving this award is a testament to our team's relentless commitment to pushing the boundaries of financial technology,” says Almond CEO and Co-Founder Adam Swartzbaugh. “We've always believed that true innovation comes from understanding our customers' deepest needs and creating solutions that not only solve their current problems, but anticipate future challenges. This award validates our mission and the hard work we’ve put in each and every day.” This recognition underscores Almond’s role as a thought leader in the industry, a position further highlighted by Swartzbaugh’s participation as a panelist at CrossTech for Business Payments: The New Revenue Stream for Remittance Companies. The session explored how remittance companies are evolving from P2P to B2B payments, driving ecosystem expansion, new revenue streams, and adaptation to the global financial landscape. Moderated by CrossTech CEO Hugo Cuevas-Mohr, the panel also featured Daniel De Michele (Remitly) and Mark Corritori (Mastercard). “CrossTech is proud to honor Almond FinTech’s groundbreaking innovation in cross-border payments. Their use of crypto technology to enhance transparency, speed, and affordability is revolutionizing how businesses and individuals connect globally, creating a transformative impact on the cross-border payment landscape.” - Priscilla D’Oliveira, COO, CrossTech. About CrossTech The CrossTech Innovation Awards honor organizations and leaders transforming the cross-border payments industry through creative and groundbreaking solutions. Learn more about the awards at www.crosstechpayments.com . About Almond FinTech Almond is a B2B fintech company transforming cross-border payments by empowering financial institutions and their customers with the best possible rates and near-instant settlements across all corridors globally. With Almond technology, institutions can guarantee fast, affordable, and transparent cross-border transactions. Visit www.almondfintech.com for more information.
ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old. The longest-lived American president died on Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care, at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died at 96 in November 2023, spent most of their lives, The Carter Center said. "Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia," the center said in posting about his death on the social media platform X. It added in a statement that he died peacefully, surrounded by his family. Businessman, Navy officer, evangelist, politician, negotiator, author, woodworker, citizen of the world — Carter forged a path that still challenges political assumptions and stands out among the 45 men who reached the nation's highest office. The 39th president leveraged his ambition with a keen intellect, deep religious faith and prodigious work ethic, conducting diplomatic missions into his 80s and building houses for the poor well into his 90s. "My faith demands — this is not optional — my faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can, with whatever I have to try to make a difference," Carter once said. A president from Plains A moderate Democrat, Carter entered the 1976 presidential race as a little-known Georgia governor with a broad smile, outspoken Baptist mores and technocratic plans reflecting his education as an engineer. His no-frills campaign depended on public financing, and his promise not to deceive the American people resonated after Richard Nixon's disgrace and U.S. defeat in southeast Asia. "If I ever lie to you, if I ever make a misleading statement, don't vote for me. I would not deserve to be your president," Carter repeated before narrowly beating Republican incumbent Gerald Ford, who had lost popularity pardoning Nixon. Carter governed amid Cold War pressures, turbulent oil markets and social upheaval over racism, women's rights and America's global role. His most acclaimed achievement in office was a Mideast peace deal that he brokered by keeping Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at the bargaining table for 13 days in 1978. That Camp David experience inspired the post-presidential center where Carter would establish so much of his legacy. Yet Carter's electoral coalition splintered under double-digit inflation, gasoline lines and the 444-day hostage crisis in Iran. His bleakest hour came when eight Americans died in a failed hostage rescue in April 1980, helping to ensure his landslide defeat to Republican Ronald Reagan. Carter acknowledged in his 2020 "White House Diary" that he could be "micromanaging" and "excessively autocratic," complicating dealings with Congress and the federal bureaucracy. He also turned a cold shoulder to Washington's news media and lobbyists, not fully appreciating their influence on his political fortunes. "It didn't take us long to realize that the underestimation existed, but by that time we were not able to repair the mistake," Carter told historians in 1982, suggesting that he had "an inherent incompatibility" with Washington insiders. Carter insisted his overall approach was sound and that he achieved his primary objectives — to "protect our nation's security and interests peacefully" and "enhance human rights here and abroad" — even if he fell spectacularly short of a second term. And then, the world Ignominious defeat, though, allowed for renewal. The Carters founded The Carter Center in 1982 as a first-of-its-kind base of operations, asserting themselves as international peacemakers and champions of democracy, public health and human rights. "I was not interested in just building a museum or storing my White House records and memorabilia," Carter wrote in a memoir published after his 90th birthday. "I wanted a place where we could work." That work included easing nuclear tensions in North and South Korea, helping to avert a U.S. invasion of Haiti and negotiating cease-fires in Bosnia and Sudan. By 2022, The Carter Center had declared at least 113 elections in Latin America, Asia and Africa to be free or fraudulent. Recently, the center began monitoring U.S. elections as well. Carter's stubborn self-assuredness and even self-righteousness proved effective once he was unencumbered by the Washington order, sometimes to the point of frustrating his successors. He went "where others are not treading," he said, to places like Ethiopia, Liberia and North Korea, where he secured the release of an American who had wandered across the border in 2010. "I can say what I like. I can meet whom I want. I can take on projects that please me and reject the ones that don't," Carter said. He announced an arms-reduction-for-aid deal with North Korea without clearing the details with Bill Clinton's White House. He openly criticized President George W. Bush for the 2003 invasion of Iraq. He also criticized America's approach to Israel with his 2006 book "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid." And he repeatedly countered U.S. administrations by insisting North Korea should be included in international affairs, a position that most aligned Carter with Republican President Donald Trump. Among the center's many public health initiatives, Carter vowed to eradicate the guinea worm parasite during his lifetime, and nearly achieved it: Cases dropped from millions in the 1980s to nearly a handful. With hardhats and hammers, the Carters also built homes with Habitat for Humanity. The Nobel committee's 2002 Peace Prize cites his "untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development." Carter should have won it alongside Sadat and Begin in 1978, the chairman added. Carter accepted the recognition saying there was more work to be done. "The world is now, in many ways, a more dangerous place," he said. "The greater ease of travel and communication has not been matched by equal understanding and mutual respect." 'An epic American life' Carter's globetrotting took him to remote villages where he met little "Jimmy Carters," so named by admiring parents. But he spent most of his days in the same one-story Plains house — expanded and guarded by Secret Service agents — where they lived before he became governor. He regularly taught Sunday School lessons at Maranatha Baptist Church until his mobility declined and the coronavirus pandemic raged. Those sessions drew visitors from around the world to the small sanctuary where Carter will receive his final send-off after a state funeral at Washington's National Cathedral. The common assessment that he was a better ex-president than president rankled Carter and his allies. His prolific post-presidency gave him a brand above politics, particularly for Americans too young to witness him in office. But Carter also lived long enough to see biographers and historians reassess his White House years more generously. His record includes the deregulation of key industries, reduction of U.S. dependence on foreign oil, cautious management of the national debt and notable legislation on the environment, education and mental health. He focused on human rights in foreign policy, pressuring dictators to release thousands of political prisoners. He acknowledged America's historical imperialism, pardoned Vietnam War draft evaders and relinquished control of the Panama Canal. He normalized relations with China. "I am not nominating Jimmy Carter for a place on Mount Rushmore," Stuart Eizenstat, Carter's domestic policy director, wrote in a 2018 book. "He was not a great president" but also not the "hapless and weak" caricature voters rejected in 1980, Eizenstat said. Rather, Carter was "good and productive" and "delivered results, many of which were realized only after he left office." Madeleine Albright, a national security staffer for Carter and Clinton's secretary of state, wrote in Eizenstat's forward that Carter was "consequential and successful" and expressed hope that "perceptions will continue to evolve" about his presidency. "Our country was lucky to have him as our leader," said Albright, who died in 2022. Jonathan Alter, who penned a comprehensive Carter biography published in 2020, said in an interview that Carter should be remembered for "an epic American life" spanning from a humble start in a home with no electricity or indoor plumbing through decades on the world stage across two centuries. "He will likely go down as one of the most misunderstood and underestimated figures in American history," Alter told The Associated Press. A small-town start James Earl Carter Jr. was born Oct. 1, 1924, in Plains and spent his early years in nearby Archery. His family was a minority in the mostly Black community, decades before the civil rights movement played out at the dawn of Carter's political career. Carter, who campaigned as a moderate on race relations but governed more progressively, talked often of the influence of his Black caregivers and playmates but also noted his advantages: His land-owning father sat atop Archery's tenant-farming system and owned a main street grocery. His mother, Lillian, would become a staple of his political campaigns. Seeking to broaden his world beyond Plains and its population of fewer than 1,000 — then and now — Carter won an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 1946. That same year he married Rosalynn Smith, another Plains native, a decision he considered more important than any he made as head of state. She shared his desire to see the world, sacrificing college to support his Navy career. Carter climbed in rank to lieutenant, but then his father was diagnosed with cancer, so the submarine officer set aside his ambitions of admiralty and moved the family back to Plains. His decision angered Rosalynn, even as she dived into the peanut business alongside her husband. Carter again failed to talk with his wife before his first run for office — he later called it "inconceivable" not to have consulted her on such major life decisions — but this time, she was on board. "My wife is much more political," Carter told the AP in 2021. He won a state Senate seat in 1962 but wasn't long for the General Assembly and its back-slapping, deal-cutting ways. He ran for governor in 1966 — losing to arch-segregationist Lester Maddox — and then immediately focused on the next campaign. Carter had spoken out against church segregation as a Baptist deacon and opposed racist "Dixiecrats" as a state senator. Yet as a local school board leader in the 1950s he had not pushed to end school segregation even after the Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decision, despite his private support for integration. And in 1970, Carter ran for governor again as the more conservative Democrat against Carl Sanders, a wealthy businessman Carter mocked as "Cufflinks Carl." Sanders never forgave him for anonymous, race-baiting flyers, which Carter disavowed. Ultimately, Carter won his races by attracting both Black voters and culturally conservative whites. Once in office, he was more direct. "I say to you quite frankly that the time for racial discrimination is over," he declared in his 1971 inaugural address, setting a new standard for Southern governors that landed him on the cover of Time magazine. 'Jimmy Who?' His statehouse initiatives included environmental protection, boosting rural education and overhauling antiquated executive branch structures. He proclaimed Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the slain civil rights leader's home state. And he decided, as he received presidential candidates in 1972, that they were no more talented than he was. In 1974, he ran Democrats' national campaign arm. Then he declared his own candidacy for 1976. An Atlanta newspaper responded with the headline: "Jimmy Who?" The Carters and a "Peanut Brigade" of family members and Georgia supporters camped out in Iowa and New Hampshire, establishing both states as presidential proving grounds. His first Senate endorsement: a young first-termer from Delaware named Joe Biden. Yet it was Carter's ability to navigate America's complex racial and rural politics that cemented the nomination. He swept the Deep South that November, the last Democrat to do so, as many white Southerners shifted to Republicans in response to civil rights initiatives. A self-declared "born-again Christian," Carter drew snickers by referring to Scripture in a Playboy magazine interview, saying he "had looked on many women with lust. I've committed adultery in my heart many times." The remarks gave Ford a new foothold and television comedians pounced — including NBC's new "Saturday Night Live" show. But voters weary of cynicism in politics found it endearing. Carter chose Minnesota Sen. Walter "Fritz" Mondale as his running mate on a "Grits and Fritz" ticket. In office, he elevated the vice presidency and the first lady's office. Mondale's governing partnership was a model for influential successors Al Gore, Dick Cheney and Biden. Rosalynn Carter was one of the most involved presidential spouses in history, welcomed into Cabinet meetings and huddles with lawmakers and top aides. The Carters presided with uncommon informality: He used his nickname "Jimmy" even when taking the oath of office, carried his own luggage and tried to silence the Marine Band's "Hail to the Chief." They bought their clothes off the rack. Carter wore a cardigan for a White House address, urging Americans to conserve energy by turning down their thermostats. Amy, the youngest of four children, attended District of Columbia public school. Washington's social and media elite scorned their style. But the larger concern was that "he hated politics," according to Eizenstat, leaving him nowhere to turn politically once economic turmoil and foreign policy challenges took their toll. Accomplishments, and 'malaise' Carter partially deregulated the airline, railroad and trucking industries and established the departments of Education and Energy, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He designated millions of acres of Alaska as national parks or wildlife refuges. He appointed a then-record number of women and nonwhite people to federal posts. He never had a Supreme Court nomination, but he elevated civil rights attorney Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the nation's second highest court, positioning her for a promotion in 1993. He appointed Paul Volker, the Federal Reserve chairman whose policies would help the economy boom in the 1980s — after Carter left office. He built on Nixon's opening with China, and though he tolerated autocrats in Asia, pushed Latin America from dictatorships to democracy. But he couldn't immediately tame inflation or the related energy crisis. And then came Iran. After he admitted the exiled Shah of Iran to the U.S. for medical treatment, the American Embassy in Tehran was overrun in 1979 by followers of the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Negotiations to free the hostages broke down repeatedly ahead of the failed rescue attempt. The same year, Carter signed SALT II, the new strategic arms treaty with Leonid Brezhnev of the Soviet Union, only to pull it back, impose trade sanctions and order a U.S. boycott of the Moscow Olympics after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan. Hoping to instill optimism, he delivered what the media dubbed his "malaise" speech, although he didn't use that word. He declared the nation was suffering "a crisis of confidence." By then, many Americans had lost confidence in the president, not themselves. Carter campaigned sparingly for reelection because of the hostage crisis, instead sending Rosalynn as Sen. Edward M. Kennedy challenged him for the Democratic nomination. Carter famously said he'd "kick his ass," but was hobbled by Kennedy as Reagan rallied a broad coalition with "make America great again" appeals and asking voters whether they were "better off than you were four years ago." Reagan further capitalized on Carter's lecturing tone, eviscerating him in their lone fall debate with the quip: "There you go again." Carter lost all but six states and Republicans rolled to a new Senate majority. Carter successfully negotiated the hostages' freedom after the election, but in one final, bitter turn of events, Tehran waited until hours after Carter left office to let them walk free. 'A wonderful life' At 56, Carter returned to Georgia with "no idea what I would do with the rest of my life." Four decades after launching The Carter Center, he still talked of unfinished business. "I thought when we got into politics we would have resolved everything," Carter told the AP in 2021. "But it's turned out to be much more long-lasting and insidious than I had thought it was. I think in general, the world itself is much more divided than in previous years." Still, he affirmed what he said when he underwent treatment for a cancer diagnosis in his 10th decade of life. "I'm perfectly at ease with whatever comes," he said in 2015. "I've had a wonderful life. I've had thousands of friends, I've had an exciting, adventurous and gratifying existence." ___ Former Associated Press journalist Alex Sanz contributed to this report.
Mumbai: BJP MLA Ashish Shelar Raises Concerns Over Sub-Standard Road Concretisation Work In Santacruz, Demands AuditMOLLY-MAE Hague has shared a brand new update about her fashion brand Maebe. The social media star faced major backlash recently after fans were left disappointed at failing to get their hands on the pieces amid with Molly herself admitting stock issues were "frustrating". 3 Molly-Mae Hague has shared a brand new Maebe update Credit: Instagram 3 The star is launching three brand new T-shirts after facing backlash over stock Credit: Instagram It caused her to tell her fans that she would be working hard to improve the brand's stock levels in the New Year but it appears as though the mum-of-one has managed to sort it earlier. In a new update on the Maebe Instagram account, it was revealed that the brand had THREE brand new T-shirts available for sale. The Power Tee comes in three different colours - Black, White and Wine , a deep red colour. The T-shirts are already available to purchase with Molly's fans likely desperate to get their hands on the garments amid the recent issues. Read More on Molly-Mae Family Time Molly-Mae reveals how she co-parented Bambi with Tommy Fury over Christmas all change Molly-Mae reveals she’s having Botox again - two years after ‘make-under’ The Love Island alum, 25, launched Maebe - her quality range of staples including boxy jackets, adjustable-waist jeans and short-sleeve knit tops - earlier this year. Huge fan demand saw the garments sell-out completely in 24 minutes - while others took aim at the price point and quality. Molly recently took to her Instagram comments section as fans talked of their struggles to get their hands on the garments , which combine comfort with style. One potential buyer put: "I've never been interested quite frankly. Most read in Celebrity baby joy Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan announce she's pregnant with first baby NEIL BY MOUTH Moment Rangers hero says he needs RESCUED on live TV during Motherwell clash GER OUT Moment raging Rangers fans BOO their own players and say 'go away' at Motherwell WELL 2 GERS 2 Shambolic display leaves Clement on brink as horror Christmas week continues "It's very over-priced for what it is, but I genuinely just liked the set! "It's a rubbish experience, it's just a game of whoever can type the fastest or who has their details saved, most shops allow you a bit of time to check out." Molly Mae says Bambi cried for two days straight and ‘hated’ lapland UK The YouTube star - who already owns fake tan brand Filter - then directly commented underneath. In a candid reply she wrote: "I couldn't agree with you more on the stock front, it's really frustrating. "Unfortunately I just didn't back myself enough when we planned these quantities a very long time ago. "I promise you this is something I am in total agreement with you on and it's something that in the New Year we will improve upon now that we have an understanding of the demand. "I'm really sorry you feel let down - I'm learning as I go and will make this a better buying experience for you as soon as we can." A Molly-Mae fan's opinion on the Maebe range, and its prices EVER since Molly-Mae Hague, 25, walked into the Love Island villa back in 2019, I’ve always been a mega fan. After hearing the news that she was coming out with a fashion brand, of course I was excited. But as much as I hate to admit it, I’m disappointed. I understand that she’s launched Maebe as a more high class brand. I know it’s not going to be Shein quality. But with prices varying from £35 to £140, I’m definitely not impressed. Maebe’s “ultimate blazer” is priced at an eye-watering £140, whilst a very simple, plain white tee is a whopping £35. Not only this, but the “contour popper top” is £50, and a seemingly boring white shirt will set you back a whopping £65. And if that wasn’t bad enough, £90 for a pair of jeans? I understand paying £50 for a pair of good quality denims, but £90?! That’s incredibly steep considering you can get Levi’s, a well-established brand that’s been going for donkey years, for just a tenner more. So, will I be buying anything from Maebe? The only thing I can say to that is Maebe (definitely) not. by Abigail Wilson, Senior Digital Writer 3 She launched the brand earlier this year Credit: instagram/maebe
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Saturday COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) Noon BTN — Md.-Eastern Shore at Maryland CW — E. Kentucky at Louisville FS1 — Coppin St. at Georgetown 2 p.m. ACCN — Alabama A&M at Georgia Tech CBS — NC Central at NC A&T CW — Bucknell at Syracuse ESPN2 — Mississippi at Memphis FS1 — Loyola (Md.) at DePaul 4 p.m. ACCN — Fairleigh Dickinson at Boston College CBS — Howard at Hampton FOX — UCLA vs. Gonzaga, Los Angeles SECN — Abilene Christian at Texas A&M 6 p.m. FOX — Utah St. at San Diego St. FS1 — Delaware at St. John’s COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S) 1:30 p.m. FOX — Creighton at St. John’s 2 p.m. BTN — Wisconsin at Indiana 4 p.m. BTN — Penn St. at Minnesota ESPN2 — Oregon St. at Gonzaga COLLEGE FOOTBALL 11 a.m. ESPN — The Wasabi Fenway Bowl: UConn vs. North Carolina, Boston Noon ABC — The Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl: Boston College vs. Nebraska, New York 2:15 p.m. ESPN — The Isleta New Mexico Bowl: Louisiana-Lafayette vs. TCU, Albuquerque, N.M. 3:30 p.m. ABC — The Pop-Tarts Bowl: Iowa St. vs. Miami, Orlando, Fla. 4:15 p.m. CW — The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl: Miami (Ohio) vs. Colorado St., Tucson, Ariz. 5:45 p.m. ESPN — The Go Bowling Military Bowl: East Carolina vs. NC State, Annapolis, Md. 7:30 p.m. ABC — The Valero Alamo Bowl: BYU vs. Colorado, San Antonio 9:15 p.m. ESPN — The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl: Louisiana Tech vs. Army, Shreveport, La. 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Argentina; Brisbane-ATP/WTA Early Rounds; Hong Kong-ATP, Auckland-WTA Early Rounds 6 a.m. (Monday) TENNIS — Brisbane-ATP/WTA Early RoundsTuesday, December 3, 2024 Cleveland’s beloved Sacred Hour Wellness Spa, a staple in the community since 2004, is set to expand its reach with an exciting new location. The spa will soon move from its current Lakewood spot to a spacious 10,000-square-foot, stand-alone facility, just two blocks east of its present address. The new location, at 17514 Detroit Ave., is slated to open its doors in early 2025, offering an enhanced experience for its loyal clientele. Since its inception, Sacred Hour has been dedicated to promoting relaxation, wellness, and rejuvenation. The relocation to a larger, state-of-the-art facility will provide even more room for its signature treatments and wellness services, continuing its mission of offering tranquility and self-care in the heart of Lakewood. Stay tuned for further details as the spa prepares to welcome guests to its stunning new space. “We’ve outgrown our space,” Tabitha Baker, founder and owner, explained. “After visiting inspiring wellness destinations & discovering unique spaces around the world over the past decade, I realized it was time to find a new home. The address may be different, but Sacred Hour will remain a sanctuary where guests can retreat and reconnect.” Sacred Hour Wellness Spa’s upcoming move to a new 10,000-square-foot facility in Lakewood promises to elevate the spa experience to new heights. The state-of-the-art space will boast 11 dedicated treatment rooms, each designed to provide ultimate comfort and relaxation. One of the standout features will be a custom 20-person Finnish sauna, perfect for rejuvenation with its deep, therapeutic heat. In addition to the sauna, guests will be able to experience a cold plunge, quiet lounge, and a salt room, offering a variety of therapeutic environments for the body and mind. A dedicated Korean Scrub suite will also be available, accommodating one or two guests for an intimate, luxurious experience. The nail suite promises to provide a serene environment for manicure and pedicure treatments. For those looking for a more private retreat, the top floor will house a recovery room designed to promote deep relaxation and healing. This tranquil sanctuary will feature a hyperbaric chamber, infrared sauna, lounge area, and a private bath for guests seeking a heightened wellness experience. The spa’s new facility will also include thoughtfully designed couples’ spaces, a social lounge with a bar for post-treatment relaxation, and private men’s and women’s locker areas. Outside, a serene outdoor oasis awaits, providing the perfect setting to unwind after a pampering session. Additionally, Sacred Hour promises a few surprise amenities that will be unveiled upon the grand opening, adding to the anticipation of this highly anticipated relocation. Set to open in early 2025, the new location is poised to offer guests a holistic, luxurious wellness retreat unlike any other. Rooted in Lakewood, Ohio, just 15 minutes west of downtown Cleveland, Sacred Hour aims to deepen its connection with the community while offering an enhanced wellness experience. “Cleveland has always supported our vision, and recommitting to this city was a natural choice,” Baker added. Baker founded Sacred Hour following her personal healing journey in her 20s while living in NYC. “Wellness became a passion, and I wanted to create a space that didn’t exist—a sanctuary for healing and connection,” she said. Sacred Hour Wellness Spa is expanding its footprint in Lakewood with a vision to become a central hub for wellness in the community. With the opening of its new 10,000-square-foot facility, Sacred Hour aims to inspire individuals to prioritize their health and well-being, offering a wide range of services in a tranquil, state-of-the-art setting. The spa’s expansion reflects its ongoing commitment to providing the highest quality care and fostering a culture of relaxation and self-care. While the move to the new location is a significant milestone, operations at Sacred Hour’s Rocky River location will remain unchanged. In a move to ensure continuity for its loyal customers, the spa has confirmed that gift cards purchased at the current Lakewood location will be honored at the new facility, making the transition seamless for all guests. Sacred Hour’s expansion is designed to serve as a wellness destination where individuals can unwind, recover, and reconnect with themselves in a peaceful, luxurious environment. As the spa prepares to open its doors in early 2025, it is excited to continue its mission of enhancing the well-being of the Cleveland community. “As we grow,” Baker adds, “I hope Sacred Hour remains an essential part of the Cleveland community, a place where everyone can find support and inspiration on their path to well-being. We’ll be adding new services to our menu soon, so keep watching our social media channels and website!”