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z-p3-cdn.fbsbx Enter AI, Exit ‘G’: Freshworks After Girish MathruboothamDonald Trump is facing widespread mockery online after recounting a "made up story" about a woman returning one apple to a grocery store's refrigerator due to high prices, with many criticizing his understanding of everyday life. The president-elect has made rising grocery prices a key talking point during his campaign to return to the White House, citing supply chain issues and energy policy as contributing factors. Trump: I tell the story about a woman who... went to a grocery store, had three apples and she put them down on the counter and she looked and saw the price and she said will you excuse me? And she walked one of the apples back to the refrigerator pic.twitter.com/MqIQ53bRAK His recent anecdote about the "old woman with three apples," intended to highlight the struggles of average Americans, was met with skepticism and mockery, as social media users questioned the practicality and reality of the story. "I tell this story about a woman who, an old woman, an old woman, no money, went to a grocery store, had three apples, she put them down on the counter, and she looked and she saw the price, and she said, 'Would you excuse me?' And she walked one of the apples back to the refrigerator and came back to pay for the two apples and she left with two apples. And the woman at the counter said that was so sad." Trump said. Critics on social media have dissected the implausibility of the scenario, noting that apples are not refrigerated in grocery stores and are sold by weight, not individually. "Trump announces that he has never bought an apple, or entered a grocery store," one user wrote on X. "It's fake, made up story to feed his poorly educated base," another added . While his supporters may overlook such gaffes, critics are likely to seize on similar missteps to question his credibility. Meanwhile, rising grocery prices will remain a pressing issue for Americans. Originally published by Latin Times

A technology expert on Thursday took aim at one of President-elect Donald Trump’s many campaign promises for when he sweeps back into office next month: his vow that all remaining Bitcoin be “made in the U.S.A.” But ensuring that the United States is the world leader in the multibillion-dollar Bitcoin industry that is decentralized is a tall order for Trump to achieve – if not “near impossible,” Bloomberg reported. “It is a Trump-like comment but it is definitely not in reality,” Ethan Vera, chief operating officer at Luxor Technology, which provides software and services to miners, told the publication. That’s because blockchains “are decentralized networks in which no one controls or can be banned from participating in the process,” Bloomberg added in its Friday report. ALSO READ: Why ABC settled a case they knew they would win — and why the Lincoln Project didn't While Trump's comment, which he made in a Truth Social post in June, is mostly viewed as a symbolic pledge of support, "on a practical basis, the sector is becoming increasingly competitive as large-scale operations pop up across the world to get a slice of the tens of billions of dollars in revenue generated each year by the industry,” the report said. More than 95 percent of the 21 million Bitcoin that will ever be created “have already been minted, though the hard cap on production isn’t expected to be met for about 100 years,” Bloomberg noted. Russian oligarchs, Dubai royal families and Chinese businessmen in Africa are some of the newest competitors in the market in the “lucrative but energy-intensive process,” the report said. “President Trump campaigned on a vision for America to remain the world leader in the next frontiers of technology, from cryptocurrency to AI,” Trump-Vance transition spokesman Kush Desai told Bloomberg. “The Trump-Vance administration will work with industry titans and unleash our talent and resources to ensure American leadership and innovation in every facet of the cryptocurrency industry, from mining to end-use solutions.”

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence suffered a concussion after he was hit late while sliding by Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair in the first half of their Week 13 meeting. The Jaguars announced Wednesday that they placed Lawrence on IR because of that injury. Coach Doug Pederson had previously revealed that Lawrence wasn't expected to practice Wednesday. The fourth-year quarterback will now be rendered inactive for at least four games. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Lawrence's season "is almost certainly over" in the wake of his concussion. Here's what to know about Lawrence's injury and how long it will sideline him. AZEEZ AL-SHAAIR SUSPENSION: Texans' Nick Caserio blasts NFL's lack of consistency NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more. Trevor Lawrence injury update Lawrence suffered a concussion on a 6-yard scramble in the Jaguars' 23-20 loss to the Texans in Week 14. He was sliding to the ground when Al-Shaair came in over the top and made forcible contact to his head. Lawrence appeared to be knocked out by the hit and went into the fencing position, a sign of a brain injury. A brawl ensued after the hit , and both Al-Shaair and Jaguars defensive back Jarrian Jones were ejected from the game. Al-Shaair also received a three-game suspension because of the hit. Meanwhile, Lawrence was carted off the field and did not return after being diagnosed with a concussion. Lawrence posted an update to social media following the game, saying he was "home and feeling better" after the incident. However , during his postgame news conference , coach Doug Pederson didn't commit to L awrence playing again in 2024. He said the team would "make a smart choice" about the 25-year-old and noted that "where we are as a team" would play a role in Jacksonville's decision about him. That ultimately led the 2-11 Jaguars to place Lawrence on IR on Wednesday. He will have four full weeks to recover and likely much longer. How long is Trevor Lawrence out? Lawrence is out for the next four weeks at a minimum. That makes the Jaguars' Week 18 game against the Indianapolis Colts the earliest potential return date for the No. 1 quarterback. Given that the Jaguars won't be playing for anything in Week 18, it seems likely that Jacksonville will opt to end Lawrence's season, as Rapoport reported. That will allow the Jaguars to evaluate their quarterback depth while ensuring Lawrence has extra time to prepare for the 2025 NFL season when the team will perhaps be more competitive. 2025 NFL MOCK DRAFT: How high can elite RB Ashton Jeanty go in first round? Who is the Jaguars backup quarterback? Mac Jones is Jacksonville's backup quarterback. He started twice in place of Lawrence during the 2024 NFL season and performed well in his stead against the Texans, completing 20-of-32 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns in the loss. Jones has a career record of 18-26 as a starter and has completed 65.8% of his passes for 9,430 yards, 48 touchdowns and 39 interceptions. He was selected by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, 14 selections after Lawrence, and will be a free agent after the season. As such, Jones' extended starting stretch will allow the Jaguars to evaluate whether they should retain the Jacksonville native as Lawrence's backup or consider another option behind their $275 million man. Jaguars QB depth chart After the Lawrence injury, the Jaguars have three healthy quarterbacks on their roster: two on the 53-man roster and one on the practice squad. Beathard was a third-round selection by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2017 NFL Draft. The 31-year-old has a 3-10 record in 13 career starts while completing 60.4% of his passes for 3,886 yards, 19 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Wolford, 29, was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Jets in 2018. He played in the AAF before landing a job with the Los Angeles Rams in 2019. He is 2-2 in four starts and has completed 58.7% of his passes for 626 yards, one touchdown and five interceptions.“The air traffic control tower, the departure lounge — just a few metres from where we were — and the runway were damaged,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on the social media platform X. He added that he and UN colleagues were safe. “We will need to wait for the damage to the airport to be repaired before we can leave,” he said. UN spokesperson Stephanie Tremblay later said the injured person was with the UN Humanitarian Air Service. Our mission to negotiate the release of @UN staff detainees and to assess the health and humanitarian situation in #Yemen concluded today. We continue to call for the detainees' immediate release. As we were about to board our flight from Sana’a, about two hours ago, the airport... pic.twitter.com/riZayWHkvf — Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) December 26, 2024 Israel’s army later told The Associated Press it was not aware that the WHO chief was at the location in Yemen. The Israeli strikes followed several days of Houthi launches setting off sirens in Israel. The Israeli military in a statement said it attacked infrastructure used by the Iran-backed Houthis at the international airport in Sanaa and ports in Hodeida, Al-Salif and Ras Qantib, along with power stations, asserting they were used to smuggle in Iranian weapons and for the entry of senior Iranian officials. Israel’s military added it had “capabilities to strike very far from Israel’s territory — precisely, powerfully, and repetitively”. The strikes, carried out over 1,000 miles from Jerusalem, came a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said “the Houthis, too, will learn what Hamas and Hezbollah and Assad’s regime and others learned” as his military has battled those more powerful proxies of Iran. The Houthi-controlled satellite channel al-Masirah reported multiple deaths and showed broken windows, collapsed ceilings and a bloodstained floor and vehicle. Iran’s foreign ministry condemned the strikes. The US military has also targeted the Houthis in recent days. The UN has said the targeted ports are important entry points for humanitarian aid for Yemen, the poorest Arab nation that plunged into a civil war in 2014. Over the weekend, 16 people were wounded when a Houthi missile hit a playground in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, while other missiles and drones have been shot down. Last week, Israeli jets struck Sanaa and Hodeida, killing nine people, calling it a response to previous Houthi attacks. The Houthis also have been targeting shipping on the Red Sea corridor in what it says is an act of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The UN Security Council has an emergency meeting on Monday in response to an Israeli request that it condemn the Houthi attacks and Iran for supplying them with weapons.

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VACLAV CERNY is living proof that a happy wife is key to a happy life. The winger didn’t enjoy much of an Ibrox honeymoon period after his loan switch from Wolfsburg in the summer . 3 Vaclav Cerny had a very public spat with Rangers fans Credit: PA 3 Missing a gilt-edged chance against Lyon didn't help the relationship Credit: Willie Vass 3 But they've taken him back into their hearts after a string of impressive performances Credit: Kenny Ramsay As he toiled with the demands of playing for Rangers , his relationship with the supporters threatened to hit the rocks . But as things began to settle off the park , they quickly improved on it. After cutting through the Brexit red tape, Cerny wed his childhood sweetheart Denisa last month. It immediately brought about some stability in his home life, allowing the 27-year-old to at last focus on his football . Read More Rangers stories HANDS UP Cerny opens up on 'totally unnecessary' Rangers fan spat and 'British behaviour' STAT'S LIFE Statues of ex-Ger & Hibs icon leaked but fans ask 'was it Ronaldo's sculptor?' And Cerny revealed: “We got married just before the last international break. It hasn’t been easy for my family , moving abroad and being outside the European Union . It brings its own challenges. “But those things are all settled now and during that initial period I would say the people around me, which are few, really helped. “My life outside of football is very simple really. “It’s just being home with my family, and that’s definitely the most important thing which got me through the tough two or three weeks. Most read in Football LEAVE IT OUT Rangers boss Clement shuts down reporter who quizzed him on his future JIM DELAHUNT Our man's tips on Gers v United, Hearts v Hoops & all the weekend action 'LONGER-TERM' Rangers boss Philippe Clement provides grim Neraysho Kasanwirjo update UNHAPPY BHOY Furious Celtic fan calls out fellow Hoops supporters who 'discredit our brand' “But on the other hand, you need to be mentally prepared for that because in football it’s one week you’re there, one week you can’t be there, so it’s on the edge. The people here in the club, all the guys, all the staff members, literally everyone gave me the support. Rangers hero Derek Ferguson reveals he quit a post-playing job after just four hours “I just got through it and I want to keep this going now. “It is always nice to have that family bubble. “It depends on the person, on the player himself, but that’s what helps me and I’m just glad I had this experience, but also very glad I got through it. “I don’t think it’s only in football, it’s in life in general. “Tough situations make you the person you are. “How you react to them just shows your character, and also shows the people you have around you. “I have to say again, the club, the family, in the end that’s all that matters.” Cerny signed a season-long loan deal in the summer. But he’s now enjoying life so much in Glasgow that he wouldn’t rule out extending his stay beyond that period. He added: “If it’s up to me, then I would be open to talk obviously, but it’s very soon to talk about that. “If you don’t mind, just let me focus on helping the team and achieve what we want to achieve, me personally and as a club. “We’ve got plenty of time to talk about this. But I am really enjoying it here.” Gers are about to embark on a run of 11 games — up to and including Celtic at Ibrox on January 2 — that will make or break their season. It all begins with a home match against Dundee United this weekend, with Cerny determined to put on a real show for the supporters. He said: “I would say every period is important for us. It hasn’t been easy for my family, moving abroad and being outside the European Union. It brings its own challenges. “But those things are all settled now and during that initial period I would say the people around me, which are few, really helped. “It’s a busy schedule coming up, which is important, but we’re making steps . We know what we want and we’re just looking forward. “Every game is about good performance and good results, so it’s always a mix. “I always enjoy my football when I’m fit and when I’m on the pitch. “I do relish it and just want to be part of the success of this club, so that’s what is driving me on. “I know that it’s not easy to adapt quickly. “But I just did my best and hopefully we can say the adaptation part is long over and behind us. “Let’s focus for upcoming games and months and weeks. I hope there is more to come from me. That’s what I’m working on, to be more dangerous , more effective. “The numbers are OK right now for myself, but you will never hear me saying something that I’m satisfied or anything like that. “You will never hear that from me. So every day I can do something more or bring something extra, then I will go for it.” Cerny has scored four goals already this season , but knows how important creating the chances for others to find the net is too. He stressed: “I like that responsibility, but maybe those moments when you do something decisive it comes from me or the team. “But the action takes long, it’s a build-up or it’s a counter or whatever. We are in the position that it needs to come from us mostly. “But we’re developing the things around us, and I’m glad I’m on the end of the action or to prepare the action. “I believe we should focus more on all of us. “It is important that we win this game. That’s our goal and we have to be consistent to get what we want. “We have to be playing attractive football, to be playing dominant football and winning games now. “We all know that it’s not always possible in football for this to happen. Read more on the Scottish Sun COMIC'S CASTLE Still Game star takes £150,000 hit to offload luxury £4m Scots castle HITTING THE HIGH NOTES Much-loved pub named best music bar in Scotland “The three points are always the most important. “We want to play good football, and that’s why we’re here every single day and we’re working on that.” Keep up to date with ALL t h e latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page

Premier League star's 'moment of madness' sees him sent off for hair pullingCowboys shutting down CeeDee Lamb with 2 games to go over receiver's shoulder issueAs a strike by 55,000 Canada Post workers stretches closer to its third week Wednesday, federal labour minister Steven MacKinnon blasted both union and management for showing disrespect to Canadians who count on the postal service. Speaking to reporters on Parliament Hill, MacKinnon said the two sides are still “very far apart.” “That is in my view ... highly disrespectful of Canadians who are suffering from this work stoppage,” said MacKinnon, pointing to small businesses and people living in remote, rural communities as those most affected. “These parties have to knuckle down and get the work done. As I’ve explained before, these are negotiations that have to be concluded between the parties. They rest on fundamental issues that separate these two parties.” In a written statement, Canada Post said it was still hoping to reach a negotiated settlement with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, who have been walking the picket line since Nov. 15. “We hope to return to the table soon so we can reignite the discussions and, together with the support of mediators, work toward final agreements,” Canada Post said. “We understand the impact CUPW’s national strike is having on our employees and so many Canadians. Canada Post remains committed to negotiating new collective agreements that will provide our employees and customers with the certainty they are looking for. While MacKinnon urged the two sides to get back to the negotiating table, labour experts say that the longer the dispute goes on, the more likely it becomes that the federal government will intervene. That could come in the form of either back-to-work legislation or by invoking Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code and asking the Canada Industrial Relations Board to order binding arbitration. “The closer we get to the holiday season, the greater the likelihood they’ll intervene,” said Larry Savage, a labour studies professor at Brock University. MacKinnon’s decision to invoke Section 107 to end a lockout of rail workers earlier this year means his pleas for a negotiated settlement of the Canada Post strike should be taken with a grain of salt, Savage said. “I think the minister’s been laying the groundwork to use section 107, while the whole time, saying he isn’t,” said Savage. “Why would anyone believe him?” The government is treading a fine political line between alienating organized labour or upsetting businesses and consumers heading into the holiday season as it deals with the strike, said Savage. “The government’s caught between a rock and a hard place,” said Savage. “If they intervene, they’ll be accused of interfering with workers’ charter rights. If they wait much longer, their popularity will sink even lower, which is the last thing they need heading into an election year.” That raw political calculus is even more vital than it otherwise would be because the minority federal Liberals are being propped up by the NDP, Savage said. While MacKinnon is publicly urging the two sides to work out a deal at the negotiating table, he’s also laying the groundwork for either back-to-work legislation or invoking Section 107, said Stephanie Ross, a labour studies professor at McMaster University. “I get the sense that the minister is trying to do what he can to get a deal at the table, but also thinking about the case they’d have to make to the court,” said Ross. The length of time the strike has gone on — as well as calling the two sides into a closed-door meeting earlier this week — both provide legal ammunition in the event the government intervenes, said Ross. “They really have to show enough time has passed that they’ve made every effort ... that there’s a true impasse,” Ross said. If there’s no deal within the next week or so, said Ross, the government will likely intervene, even if it doesn’t really want to. “I think the pressure is mounting in terms of the Christmas holidays,” said Ross. “It wouldn’t be surprised if we saw the minister invoke section 107 within the next week and a half.”

US sex-abuse watchdog fires investigator after learning of his arrest for stealing drug money DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Center for SafeSport abruptly fired one of its investigators last month after learning he’d been arrested for stealing money confiscated after a drug bust he was part of during his previous job as a police officer. Jason Krasley left his job with the Allentown Police Department in Pennsylvania in 2021 and was hired by the Denver-based SafeSport center to look into sensitive cases involving sex abuse and harassment. The center said it conducts multiple interviews and a “comprehensive background check” of potential employees. The center said it was looking into cases Krasley handled to make sure they were dealt with appropriately. Jim Larrañaga steps down at Miami, Bill Courtney takes over to finish season CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Jim Larrañaga has stepped down as Miami’s men’s basketball coach effective immediately. Larrañaga will be replaced by associate head coach Bill Courtney — one of Larrañaga’s best friends for the past three decades or so — for the remainder of the season. The now-former coach says he loves the university but believes it's the right time to step away. Larrañaga says "I’ve tried every which way to keep this going.” Larrañaga joins a long line of prominent college basketball coaches who have left their jobs in recent years citing the changes in the game and the challenge of coaching in the name, image and likeness era. Cowboys shutting down CeeDee Lamb with 2 games to go over receiver's shoulder issue FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are shutting down CeeDee Lamb with two games remaining after their 2023 All-Pro receiver spent the second half of the season dealing with a sprained right shoulder. The team says additional exams revealed enough damage to keep Lamb off the field Sunday at Philadelphia and in the final game at home against Washington. The team says surgery isn't expected to be required. Dallas was eliminated from playoff contention a few hours before last weekend’s 26-24 victory over Tampa Bay. NBA's Christmas Day ratings skyrocket, even going up against NFL games The NBA got viewers for Christmas, even while going up against NFL games. The NBA’s five-game Christmas lineup was the league’s most-watched in five years, with the games averaging about 5.25 million viewers per game across ABC, ESPN and its platforms, the league said Thursday based on Nielsen’s preliminary numbers. It’s an 84% rise over the NBA’s Christmas numbers from 2023. Pat Riley says the Miami Heat will not trade Jimmy Butler ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — If Jimmy Butler wants a trade, the Miami Heat have no plans to make him happy. Heat President Pat Riley — in a rare move — spoke out to address rumors Thursday, saying the team has no plans to trade Butler. It’s a clear sign that, if necessary, the team will be willing to let Butler leave as a free agent and get nothing in return. Riley says in a release distributed by the team "we usually don’t comment on rumors, but all this speculation has become a distraction to the team and is not fair to the players and coaches.” Penn State offensive coordinator Kotelnicki's creativity has the Nittany Lions humming in the CFP Penn State's offense is thriving under first-year offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki. The Nittany Lions are one of a handful of Power Four schools averaging 200 yards per game rushing and receiving heading into their College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Boise State. Penn State has one of the most unique offensive weapons in the country in tight end Tyler Warren. Warren has 92 receptions this season and has become a threat out of the backfield, rushing for 197 yards and two touchdowns. Organizers say two sailors have died in Sydney to Hobart yacht race amid wild weather conditions SYDNEY (AP) — Organizers said that two Sydney to Hobart sailors have died at sea amid wild weather conditions that forced line honors favorite Master Lock Comanche to withdraw among mass retirements. The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, which administers the yacht race, has said that one sailor each on entrants Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline were killed after being struck by the boom, a large horizontal pole at the bottom of the sail. The race will continue as the fleet continues its passage to Constitution Dock in Hobart, with the first boats expected to arrive later on Friday or early Saturday morning. Haaland penalty failure and Fernandes red card pile on woes for City and United in Premier League Erling Haaland’s failure from the penalty spot and Bruno Fernandes’ latest red card have compounded the woes of Manchester City and Manchester United on another tough day for the two Premier League giants. City dropped more points in its improbably poor run of form by drawing 1-1 at home to Everton. Haaland had a spot kick saved by England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. The defending champions have only won one of its last 13 games in all competitions. City is languishing in seventh place while United is 14th after a 2-0 loss at Wolverhampton. Fernandes was sent off in the 47th. First-place Liverpool beat Leicester 3-1 in foggy conditions at Anfield and leads by seven points. Simona Halep withdraws from Australian Open qualifying because of knee and shoulder pain MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has pulled out of Australian Open qualifying and a tuneup tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, because of pain in her knee and shoulder. Thursday's news represents the latest interruption of her comeback from a drug suspension. Halep posted on social media that she was feeling poorly after participating in an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi. The 33-year-old Romanian said she is planning to next enter the Transylvania Open in her home country, where play begins Feb. 3. Halep was granted a wild-card entry for qualifying in the Australian Open last week. Mahomes throws 3 TDs as Chiefs clinch AFC's top seed by breezing past the skidding Steelers 29-10 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Patrick Mahomes passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns and the Kansas City Chiefs locked up the top seed in the AFC for the fourth time in seven seasons with a 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The two-time defending Super Bowl champions raced to an early 13-point lead and were never really threatened by the Steelers (10-6). Pittsburgh has dropped three straight to see its chances of capturing the AFC North take another hit. Travis Kelce caught eight passes for 84 yards and a touchdown. Kelce also became the third tight end in NFL history to reach 1,000 receptions, joining Tony Gonzalez and Jason Witten.