TURIN, Italy (AP) — Weston McKennie waved an imaginary wand and American compatriot Tim Weah joined in with him in the celebration. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * TURIN, Italy (AP) — Weston McKennie waved an imaginary wand and American compatriot Tim Weah joined in with him in the celebration. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? TURIN, Italy (AP) — Weston McKennie waved an imaginary wand and American compatriot Tim Weah joined in with him in the celebration. The pair had just linked up with Weah assisting McKennie for Juventus’ second goal in a 2-0 win over Manchester City — marking the first time in Champions League history that two players from the United States combined for a goal. Minutes after they both came on as substitutes, McKennie started and finished the move as the midfielder gathered the ball in his own half before picking out Weah on the right. Weah’s first attempt at a cross was blocked but his second was met by a spectacular McKennie scissor-kick volley from 10 yards. That sparked McKennie’s traditional celebration, which he has previously said is because he is a huge Harry Potter fan. The United States midfielder even has a tattoo on his finger of a lightning bolt in tribute to the fictional young wizard. “I hope I can do that celebration many more times,” McKennie said. Weah’s father, former FIFA Player of the Year George Weah, played briefly for City in 2000. The goal was important for Juventus as it sealed a win that lifted the Italian team up to 14th place in the 36-team standings, with the top 24 advancing. It was also important for McKennie and Weah, who are both battling for minutes after recovering from injuries. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. “It’s nice to score but also for the team winning this match is very important, because we had a lot of draws,” McKennie said in Italian. “These three points for us against a team like that is very important to gain confidence, for the league, to go forward, to bring Juventus higher up the table.” McKennie only has five starts in the Italian league this season, scoring one goal, but Juventus coach Thiago Motta said the midfielder brings unique qualities to the team. “Weston can do everything,” Motta said. “He has a physique that’s not common, he’s a guy who has great technical quality, he knows where to make runs and when he comes in from the second line he’s even more dangerous.” ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer Advertisement Advertisement
Humans have been trying to draw power from the ocean’s waves since 1799 , and for good reason: the energy potential of waves off the U.S. coastline is estimated at 2.64 trillion kilowatt hours , or roughly 63% of U.S. electricity generation. And perhaps since the time of the Romans, humans have stored water at high tides to drive tidal mills, the earliest form of tidal energy harvesting. Technology improvements and the climate crisis have sparked renewed interest in these ideas, and two Cornell faculty members have received Fast Grants to study ocean wave and tidal energy projects in Oregon and New York, respectively. Six projects focused on energy systems of the future have been awarded a total of $147,130 from The 2030 Project: A Cornell Climate Initiative. This is the third year that the project, housed within the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability, has awarded Fast Grants to researchers across the university who are pioneering new concepts or partnering with industry, government and nonprofits to develop or scale projects. “The 2030 project is built around four key themes: materials of the future, energy systems of the future, food and farms of the future, and societies and policies of the future,” said Ben Furnas ’06, executive director of The 2030 Project. “This year we chose to focus our grant solicitation on impact-oriented climate research around energy systems. We were pleased to receive proposals from a wide variety of disciplines because social scientists and physical scientists may think about these problems in different ways and contribute interesting and important insights into how we develop the energy systems of the future.” Edwin “Todd” Cowen , professor of civil and environmental engineering, and Seth Schweitzer , research associate in civil and environmental engineering, are partnering with a team of Cornell researchers and At-Sea Development , a private company working to build a 100-megawatt tidal energy project in Long Island Sound, NY. When built, the project would deliver clean energy to New York City and downstate New York, where energy is currently 95% fossil fuel-based, Cowen said. “Generating renewable electricity for New York City and downstate is highly desirable to meet environmental and human health goals and mandates, but is very challenging due to dense development and constraints on energy transmission, distribution and storage,” Cowen said. “Tidal power has the potential to play a unique role in the transition to a zero-carbon electric grid as, unlike wind and solar, it is a highly predictable renewable energy resource,” Schweitzer said. Maha Haji , assistant professor in the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, is partnering with colleagues at Oregon State University to improve conversion of wave energy into power production. Oregon State began construction this summer of a new wave energy testing facility off the coast of Newport, OR. One of the key project aims is to develop and test innovative designs that can pull energy from multiple types of wave movement. The project will also study wave energy converter farms to understand the influence of constructive and destructive interference between devices on power production. Initial research for this project supported two students through a Cornell Atkinson Summer Undergraduate Mentored Research Grant. “Our goal is to improve wave farm design and modeling techniques, to accelerate the field toward larger-scale experiments and deployment in oceans,” Haji said. Other projects that received Fast Grants this year will explore: Green hydrogen. Green hydrogen is created by using wind or solar power to generate electricity, which is then used to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. The resulting “green hydrogen” can be used in fuel cells to generate energy or to store energy, which can help compensate for the intermittent nature of wind and solar. Geoffrey Coates , Tisch University Professor of chemistry and chemical biology, seeks to develop new polymer membranes that will improve stability and conductivity in green hydrogen technologies. Cooling textiles. Heat waves have caused more fatalities in the United States than any other weather-related event, and in the past 30 years as the climate has warmed, heat-related deaths in the U.S. have more than doubled . Larissa Shepherd , assistant professor of human centered design, will build on a fabric surface modification plasma technique she and her group have developed to create radiative passive cooling textiles from natural fibers that can be used in indoor and outdoor spaces and in clothing. She will test the scale-up of these cooling textiles with industry partners. Energy efficiency in large-scale computing. The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is consuming huge amounts of energy. One major area of inefficiency is communication bottlenecks between graphics processing units (GPUs), leaving GPUs idle for large percentages of the time and wasting energy in data centers. Rachee Singh , assistant professor of computer science, and Emaad Manzoor , assistant professor of marketing, will design light-based, optical network fabrics that enable faster communication between GPUs and bypass bottlenecks caused by slower electrical connections. Developing catalysts for carbon emission reduction. Energy conversion strategies, like splitting water into clean hydrogen or carbon dioxide conversion into liquid fuels, require efficient catalysts to speed electrochemical reactions. Electrochemical reduction of CO2 is especially important for global researchers interested in capturing and reusing CO2. Yao Yang , assistant professor of chemistry and chemical biology, seeks to design a family of nano-scale catalysts that could drive CO2 reduction reactions, and record reactions in real-time using advanced electron microscopes. He will collaborate with Erik Thiede , assistant professor of chemistry and chemical biology, to develop machine learning algorithms to uncover hidden features of those catalysts. Krisy Gashler is a freelance writer for Cornell Atkinson.
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Texans foiled by mistake after mistake in 32-27 loss to TitansSANDY, Utah, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mountain America Credit Union announced its sponsorship of Thanksgiving Point’s newest attraction, the Mountain America Jurassic Jungle , a brand-new five-story indoor play space where prehistory meets adventure. This state-of-the-art playground features dozens of interactive elements designed to engage and excite visitors of all ages. A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. “We are proud to expand our support for Thanksgiving Point in bringing Jurassic Jungle to life,” said Sterling Nielsen, president and CEO at Mountain America. “This incredible play space will undoubtedly become a cherished destination for families across Utah and beyond.” Jurassic Jungle offers a unique blend of fun and learning with attractions such as a five-story volcano slide, interactive dinosaur animatronics, and a variety of jungle challenges. Families can track down a T. rex, escape a volcanic eruption, and wrangle a pack of raptors, all while earning points to exchange for exciting prizes. “Jurassic Jungle is the perfect place for families to explore and learn together,” said McKay Christensen, CEO of Thanksgiving Point. “We are excited to provide a space where children and adults alike can immerse themselves in a prehistoric world filled with adventure and discovery. We couldn’t have done this without the generous support of Mountain America Credit Union.” As the largest indoor prehistoric playground in Utah, Jurassic Jungle promises a fun-filled day for the entire family. Don't miss out on this exciting new attraction—get your tickets today! For more information about Mountain America Credit Union visit www.macu.com . For more information and to purchase tickets for Jurassic Jungle, visit Thanksgiving Point's website . About Mountain America Credit Union With more than 1 million members and $20 billion in assets, Mountain America Credit Union helps its members define and achieve their financial dreams. Mountain America provides consumers and businesses with a variety of convenient, flexible products and services, as well as sound, timely advice. Members enjoy access to secure, cutting-edge mobile banking technology, over 100 branches across multiple states, and more than 50,000 surcharge-free ATMs. Mountain America—guiding you forward. Learn more at macu.com About Thanksgiving Point Created in 1995 by Alan and Karen Ashton, Thanksgiving Point is where curious kids grow. Welcoming millions of annual visitors to learn, dine, play, and explore together, Thanksgiving Point's mission is focused on helping all Utah kids. At Thanksgiving Point's award-winning venues and events, kids of all backgrounds gain confidence and get curious about STEM concepts they can use throughout their lives. Thanksgiving Point is located at 3003 North Thanksgiving Way in Lehi, Utah. For more information, call 801.768.2300 or visit ThanksgivingPoint.org.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) on Wednesday that Sudan is currently experiencing the ever recorded. The report highlights that approximately 30.4 million people — over half of Sudan’s population — are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, a staggering figure that accounts for 10 percent of all people globally requiring aid, despite Sudan representing less than 1 percent of the world’s population. The IRC’s report emphasizes the dire situation, highlighting further that health services have been critically impacted, with more than 70 percent of health facilities nonfunctional and widespread outbreaks of diseases like cholera and malaria threatening This crisis has been by a brutal that erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands and displaced over 12 million people, with nearly nine million internally displaced within the country. The ongoing violence has devastated infrastructure, leading to severe shortages of food, water, and medical supplies. The United Nations that about 26 million people are facing acute hunger, with famine conditions declared in some areas, particularly in Darfur. Targeted attacks and plundering of humanitarian supplies have to vital aid and essential services as a result of the ongoing conflict. Before this conflict, Sudan was with significant humanitarian issues stemming from following the ousting of long-time leader Omar al-Bashir in 2019. The military coup in 2021 further exacerbated these conditions, leading to increased violence and displacement. Sudan’s history of conflict dates back to the Darfur crisis beginning in 2003, which has to a complex landscape of humanitarian needs that have now reached unprecedented levels due to the current civil war. The international community’s response has been , with funding for humanitarian efforts significantly below needs, with only 57 percent of the $2.7 billion appeal for 2024 met as of The 2025 Emergency Watchlist identifies the 20 countries most at risk of experiencing significant humanitarian crises in the upcoming year. This annual report highlights the urgent need for international attention and action, as these nations account for over 82 percent of global humanitarian needs despite representing only 11 percent of the world’s population. The top five countries on this year’s watchlist are Sudan, the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Myanmar, Syria and South Sudan. US Supreme Court heard Bush v. Gore On December 11, 2000, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Bush v. Gore Presidential recount case. on Oyez UNICEF established On December 11, 1946, the United Nations General Assembly established the UN International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to aid child victims of World War II. UNICEF became a permanent UN agency in 1953. about the mission of UNICEF and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.Montreal police chief expects additional arrests following anti-NATO protest
WASHINGTON (AP) — A person accused of accosting U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace in a Capitol Office building pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a misdemeanor assault charge. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * WASHINGTON (AP) — A person accused of accosting U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace in a Capitol Office building pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a misdemeanor assault charge. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? WASHINGTON (AP) — A person accused of accosting U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace in a Capitol Office building pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a misdemeanor assault charge. Witnesses told police that James McIntyre, 33, of Chicago, shook Mace’s hand in an “exaggerated, aggressive” manner after approaching the South Carolina Republican in the Rayburn House Office Building on Tuesday evening, according to a police affidavit. Mace, who is identified only by her initials in a court filing, posted a string of social media messages about the incident. She said she was “physically accosted” at the Capitol, and she thanked President-elect Donald Trump for calling her Wednesday morning to check on her condition. “I’m going to be fine just as soon as the pain and soreness subside,” Mace wrote. Mace declined to be treated by a paramedic after her encounter with McIntyre, who was arrested Tuesday by the Capitol Police, the affidavit says. Mace told police that McIntyre said, “Trans youth serve advocacy,” while shaking her hand. Last month, Mace proposed a resolution that would prohibit any lawmakers and House employees from “using single-sex facilities other than those corresponding to their biological sex.” Mace said the bill is aimed specifically at Delaware Democrat Sarah McBride — the first transgender person to be elected to Congress. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. A magistrate judge ordered McIntyre’s release after an arraignment in Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Efforts to reach an attorney for McIntyre weren’t immediately successful. Advertisement AdvertisementDRINK-spiking is to become a specific criminal offence, with predators more likely to be jailed, PM Sir Keir Starmer will announce today. The aim is to simplify the current system where spiking comes either under assault, or part of the Offences Against the Person Act . Workers across the night-time economy will be taught how to prevent incidents, support victims and help cops collect evidence. This will allow officers to provide a quicker and more effective response for victims. The training will be rolled out to 10,000 bar staff by the end of the year. Nearly 7,000 incidents were reported in England and Wales last year but the real figure is understood to be significantly higher. Read More on Politics Sir Keir said: “We know it can be incredibly difficult for victims to come forward to report this awful crime, and these cases can be very hard to prosecute. "I made a promise that, if elected, I’d make spiking a new criminal offence. "Today, I am proud to have come good on that pledge. “Today, I will bring together police chiefs, heads of industry and transport bosses to demand coordinated action to stop women being targeted, whether they are out with friends or simply travelling home. Most read in The Sun “Cracking down on spiking is central to that mission. “We must do more to bring the vile perpetrators who carry out this cowardly act, usually against young women and often to commit a sexual offence, to justice." Home Office minister Jess Phillips said: “Spiking is a diabolical act. “While the risk may be heightened during the festive season, it’s a threat that exists year-round." By JESS PHILLIPS, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls AS Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls, one of the threats I’m most concerned about is spiking . It is a diabolical act, and while the risk may be heightened in the festive season, it’s a threat all year round. Let there be no doubt — it is a crime whether it is in a bar, club or friend’s house. The effects can last a lifetime. For too long, spiking has not been treated with the seriousness it merits. It is time to change that.Former Bolivian president claims his car was hit by gunfire in attempted assassinationAmber Heard has claimed social media spreads lies more quickly than it does the truth, in the wake of Blake Lively’s complaint against her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni. US actress Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment, hostile work environment and embarking on a “multi-tiered plan” to damage her reputation with claims of a targeted social media campaign. Advertisement The legal complaint states that Baldoni, 40, hired crisis communications specialist Melissa Nathan, the same publicist who actor Johnny Depp is said to have hired during his high-profile defamation trial against Heard in 2022. Actress Amber Heard gave a statement to NBC News (Victoria Jones/PA) In a statement given to NBC News, Aquaman star Heard said: “Social media is the absolute personification of the classic saying, a lie travels halfway around the world before truth can get its boots on. Advertisement “I saw this first-hand and up close. “It’s as horrifying as it is destructive.” Depp successfully sued ex-wife Heard over a 2018 article she wrote for The Washington Post about her experiences as a survivor of domestic abuse, which his lawyers said falsely accused him of being an abuser. At the time, Heard said the jury’s verdict “sets back the clock to a time when a woman who spoke up and spoke out could be publicly shamed and humiliated”. Advertisement Justin Baldoni attending the world premiere of It Ends With Us (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) Bryan Freedman, a lawyer representing Baldoni and the other named defendants, said Lively’s claims were “completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious”, adding that the studio “made the decision to proactively hire a crisis manager prior to the marketing campaign of the film”. It Ends With Us, based on Colleen Hoover’s novel of the same name, is about a woman’s pursuit of a loving and healthy relationship, with Lively playing lead character Lily Bloom and Baldoni as her love interest Ryle Kincaid amid a backdrop of domestic violence. Advertisement After the legal action was filed, Hoover appeared to voice support for 37-year-old Lively, writing on her Instagram stories: “@blakelively you have been nothing but honest, kind, supportive and patient since the day we met. “Thank you for being exactly the human that you are. “Never change. Never wilt.” Advertisement Blake Lively attending the UK gala screening for It Ends With Us (Ian West/PA) Hoover posted a link to a New York Times article titled We Can Bury Anyone: Inside A Hollywood Smear Machine. Lively’s former cast members from the 2005 film The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants, America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, and Alexis Bledel, also released a joint social media statement to defend their long-time friend. “As Blake’s friends and sisters for over 20 years, we stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against the reported campaign waged to destroy her reputation,” the statement said. Entertainment Star-studded ‘sisters’ of Blake Lively voice suppo... Read More “Throughout the filming of It Ends With Us, we saw her summon the courage to ask for a safe workplace for herself and colleagues on set, and we are appalled to read the evidence of a premeditated and vindictive effort that ensued to discredit her voice.” They added: “We are struck by the reality that even if a woman is as strong, celebrated, and resourced as our friend Blake, she can face forceful retaliation for daring to ask for a safe working environment,” the statement continues. “We are inspired by our sister’s courage to stand up for herself and others.”
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Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok will be encouraged to use “highly accurate” facial recognition checks to stop underage children from accessing their sites under plans to be announced by Ofcom. Amid widespread evidence that children are faking their age to create online profiles, social media companies will be told to enforce a minimum age limit of 13. Ofcom will recommend that social media companies use the technology to determine the age of those trying to create a profile under guidance to be published in April. Other options could involve showing a passport or using a government digital ID. • Toothless Online Safety Act leaves children still at risk About 24 per cent of children aged five to seven own a smartphone, according to research by the broadcasting watchdog, and a third of parents say their children of that age are using social media independently.CGI expands operations in multiple U.S. metro markets with DaughertyNC MP Ruhullah leads protests outside CM’s residence