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Fulham continued their impressive start to the Premier League season with a fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers Alex Iwobi, who has been an ever-present for the Cottagers, was in on the action from the referee’s whistle The versatile Nigerian midfielder scored a brilliant long-range goal for Fulham in the Premier League encounter CHECK OUT: Learn at Your Own Pace! Our Flexible Online Course allows you to fit copywriting skills development around your busy schedule. Enroll Now! Alex Iwobi showcased his impressive form once again, netting a stunning goal for Fulham in their Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The versatile midfielder, who had faced criticism from fans of the Nigerian national team, silenced his detractors with an outstanding performance for Marco Silva’s side. Deployed on the right flank, Iwobi wasted no time in silencing his critics . In the 19th minute, the 28-year-old delivered a moment of brilliance to open the scoring. Following a build-up on the left, Kenny Tete received a cross-field pass and laid it off to Iwobi. Read also Real Madrid fans praise Neymar for defending Vinicius against Rodri's Ballon d'Or comments PAY ATTENTION : Standing out in social media world? Easy! "Mastering Storytelling for Social Media" workshop by Legit.ng. Join Us Live! In a display of audacity and skill, the former Arsenal man unleashed a perfectly struck shot with his weaker foot that soared past goalkeeper José Sá, giving Fulham the lead in spectacular fashion. The goal, which was Iwobi’s second in four appearances for Fulham, according to data courtesy of FotMob , has not only silenced his critics but also sparked widespread admiration across social media for his exceptional display. Fans’ reaction to Iwobi’s long-range finish Fans on social media were quick to heap praise on Alex Iwobi following his stunning strike. @Inno4Chi , impressed by the midfielder's performance, wrote: “People are beginning to believe he is genetically connected to Jay Jay. They doubted before.” @Ikopima09 , celebrating Iwobi’s brilliance, commented: “Naija boy at it again 🔥👏” @Dat_Oronboy , still in disbelief, shared: Read also "How late Lagbaja instilled leadership spirit in me": ADC pays tribute “What a world-class goal from Iwobi.” @AdamDarmia , visibly thrilled, added: “What a goal there by Alex.” @a1_josh_o , while praising Iwobi and subtly trolling Rayan Aït-Nouri, quipped: “Class goal, but what is the left back doing? 😭😭” Iwobi will now aim to build on his newfound form as Fulham set their sights on securing European qualification for next season. Iwobi defends Super Eagles form Legit.ng reported that Iwobi defended his performance for the Super Eagles after football-loving Nigerians questioned his delivery in the national team. Iwobi indirectly admitted to having low numbers for the team but claimed he is not given enough freedom to operate as he is given at Premier League side Fulham. PAY ATTENTION : Legit.ng Needs Your Opinion! That's your chance to change your favourite news media. Fill in a short questionnaire Source: Legit.ngNoneDemocratic Party strategist James Carville lamented the political misfortune of President Biden in the weeks following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory . In a video update published on YouTube, the 80-year-old pundit weighed in on the heat Biden is currently enduring from his own party for pardoning his son, Hunter Biden . Though Carville did not hold the pardon against the president, he lamented how Biden’s actions in the past year have made him such an unpopular figure. “The most tragic figure in American politics in my lifetime is President Biden,” Carville proclaimed. The strategist waved off criticism from Biden’s own party that he pardoned his son on Sunday after saying throughout his presidency he never would. “Alright, so he said, ‘I’d never pardon the kid.’ Okay. I don’t believe any – When anybody says, ‘I never had sex with that person,’ or, ‘I’d never pardon my kid,’ I don’t pay any attention to it, ‘cause I think everybody lies about sex and everybody is going to do what they’re going to do with their own children,” he said. Multiple Democratic lawmakers and liberal media outlets condemned the pardon, arguing the younger Biden got off too easy from multiple felony convictions and warning that Trump would use it as an excuse for more abuses of power. Instead, Carville hammered Biden over running for re-election in the first place, saying that if he had just passed the torch early enough, the Democratic Party would have won the election and none of this negative attention would be on him. He would have left the White House on a “high note,” he said. Under intense pressure, Biden bowed out of the race in July and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris , who went on to lose to Trump. “But the different scenario would be, if he would have – in September of 2023 or August – said that he wasn’t going to run ... we would have won this election. And it wouldn’t have been that close, because we’d have had so many freaking talented people that were running,” he lamented. Carville continued describing Biden’s glorious alternative future, stating, “And he would be sitting here right now, getting ready to leave on a high note. There would be naming commissions to figure out what we’re going to name after him. He would be the toast of Washington. It would be a Democratic inauguration coming up, and a new Democratic president could have sort of gotten away with commuting any sentence that Hunter Biden got.” He added that there would have been “minimal” pushback if the pardon happened in this scenario because Biden would be seen in a better light. “And all of this,” he continued, “is f—ing self-inflicted. It’s tragic, it’s sad, and of course, everything about him is – it will be six years before somebody comes back and talks about all of the stunning things – the manufacturing that he’s brought back, the stunning stuff he’s done.” “What’s so sad, it didn’t have to be this way. He brought it all on himself,” he said.
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Higher education is taking a hit. According to new data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center , first-year enrollment dropped by more than 5% this year, with enrollment by recent high school graduates dropping by more than 6%. While overall enrollment still grew, this was largely inflated by a sizable pandemic dip — many fewer students enrolled in 2020, and that class just graduated. Experts have been quick to blame the decline in freshmen on the dysfunctional rollout of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) last year. “This really reconfirms the strong connection between FAFSA completion and enrollment,” said Bill De Baun, senior director of the National College Attainment Network. As risible as the FAFSA delays were — with the Department of Education bureaucrats keeping millions of families waiting months for an application that would help them determine if and where their kids might be able to go to college — the recent enrollment results also suggest deeper problems. According to a poll released by Gallup and the Lumina Foundation over the summer, only 36% of adults say they have a “great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in higher education. That’s a decline of 57% in less than a decade. A closer look at the enrollment figures suggests that not all groups are losing confidence at the same rate. For one thing, the decline in first-year enrollment by men was steeper than the decline for women. Not by a lot — 6.4 compared to 6.0 — but, given that women already outnumber men in college by a 3 to 2 ratio, it means that the male revolt against higher education is accelerating. Moreover, there’s no reason why the FAFSA bungle would affect men more than women. But there is an obvious explanation: The messages coming from colleges and universities about “toxic masculinity,” and left-wing politics in general, have turned off young men — who tend to lean more to the right — more than women. Secondly, the decline in first-year enrollments also varies by race. While some doomsayers predicted that the Supreme Court’s recent affirmative action decision would have a devastating impact on the access to higher education by racial minorities, the truth is that white students appear to be deciding against college. First-year white enrollment declined by 11.6% from last year, compared to a decline of just 6.1% among blacks. Hispanic and Asian enrollment declined by about 1% each. Once again, problems with FAFSA cannot explain these differential declines. The diversity, equity, and inclusion regime instituted over the past decade has not welcomed white males, with predictable results. The protests against US policies in the Middle East since the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, have only exacerbated those problems. It is difficult for many to take higher education seriously when they see protestors taking over academic buildings, chanting slogans about genocide, and demanding that colleges and universities should be “decolonized.” They are also aware that, despite rhetoric about academic freedom and the free exchange of ideas, the climate of opinion on the campus is overtly hostile toward conservative students, especially so to those who might support President-Elect Donald Trump. So where are these first-year students going instead? The decline seems to have been significantly smaller for associate degree programs than for bachelor’s degrees. And shorter-term credential programs are also popular. Another way to read this: Students coming out of high school are not sure about the utility of college when it comes to getting a job. And once they are off the college track, it’s not clear when or whether they will get back on. Schools certainly realize there is an issue. There is a significant dip in the college-going population expected in the next couple of years. And with demand softening, universities have started to lower their prices. As an article in the Chronicle of Higher Education noted recently: “While sticker prices have continued to balloon to as large as $100,000 at some private, nonprofit universities, the average net price — the remaining cost of tuition after institutional and grant aid is deducted — for undergraduate students entering their freshman year at these institutions clocked in at $16,510 for the 2024-25 academic year, down from $19,330 in 2006-07 (adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars).” A similar trend occurred at public institutions. Lowering the cost of higher education will certainly encourage some students to attend who otherwise wouldn’t. But, as the recent enrollment declines show, the issues are not all financial. Higher education leaders have turned off entire demographic groups of younger Americans with identity politics — and politics more generally. If they want to get them back, then they will have to make changes that go far beyond offering more financial aid. James Piereson is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. Naomi Schaefer Riley is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.I know you miss those campaign commercials on TV. They always said such nice things about their opponents. I know you miss getting those political flyers in the mail every day. They, too, always said such nice things about their opponents. Okay, I don’t miss it. And I don’t miss the all the predictions of doom and gloom over the outcome of the presidential election. You know, what if Donald Trump wins? Can our country stand four more years of his presidency? But what if Kamala Harris wins? Will we be a complete socialist country by the end of her term? Well, President Trump won, so we’ll find out if our country will survive four more years with him being in the White House. I don’t it will be the total disaster that many in the opposition are predicting. But I also don’t think, despite what many would like to believe, that all of the many problems our country is facing will be solved by Donald Trump relocating back to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Donald Trump won, so now that “what if” is now going to be a reality. There is one thing true about all things that are “what if.” Simply, they haven’t happened yet, and they might not happen at all. But we don’t know, and that often scares us. “What if’s” are fueled by fear, and fear loves to fill in the gaps when we don’t know. So, the “what if” might not happen. But it could. What do we do then? Maybe our response should be like that of three young Hebrew men many years ago. You probably heard their story back in Sunday School as a child. The three young men, Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego, would not bow and worship the gold image that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up. They would only worship their God. The king was furious and demanded that they be thrown into the fiery furnace. But the three Hebrew men’s response to the king showed their faith in a real “what if” situation. They responded, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.” (Daniel 3:16-18) And they were thrown into the blazing furnace. But they didn’t get cremated. They didn’t get burned at all. Even their clothes didn’t smell like smoke. God had delivered them, and even the king recognized it, and gave honor to God. Back to their response to the king. The young Hebrews believed God would deliver them. But what if God chose not to do so? Their response was that they would still honor God no matter what. Their “what if” had become an “even if.” What if some of the fears now being promoted in some of the media actually come to pass over the next months and years? The truth is that there will be some difficult days ahead, no matter who is the president. How will you and I respond? But more importantly, how will we respond to the “what ifs” that we may face in our personal lives? What if we face sickness and bad health? What if our finances take a hit? What if a family crisis happens? Will we respond in fear, or will we respond in faith? Like the three young men in Babylon, our response can honor God. Even in the midst of uncertain times, our “what if” fears can become “even if” faith. Mac McPhail, raised in Sampson County, lives in Clinton. McPhail’s book, “Wandering Thoughts from a Wondering Mind,” a collection of his favorite columns, is available for purchase online on Amazon, or by contacting McPhail at rvlfm@intrstar.net.You probably haven’t gotten wind of the news yet, but the Bears fired coach Matt Eberflus last week. No, really, they did . Happy to hear it? We figured some of you would be. In this week’s “Polling Place,” your home for Sun-Times sports polls on the social platform X, we wanted to know if Bears fans’ enthusiasm about the team has changed with Eberflus out. Suffice it to say, almost no one who voted was disappointed. “Call me crazy,” commented @JeffreyCanalia, who was about to write something really crazy, “but I still think they can make the playoffs.” Next, we asked about Sunday’s Bears-49ers game . And the winner is? “I have thought they were going to win too many times this year to think this now,” @P6Cassidy offered. Last, we asked which Bears coach was worst among Marc Trestman, John Fox, Matt Nagy and Eberflus. “Yes,” answered @IllinoisGolfer, hilariously. And from @Marie_Manning: “None of them stayed long enough to find out.” One supposes we should count our blessings. On to the polls: Poll No. 1: Has your enthusiasm about the Bears changed since the firing of coach Matt Eberflus? Upshot: Will things be better on the field? Will better decisions be made on the sideline? We’ll see. It certainly could be argued that not having to hear Eberflus’ interpretations of events will be a victory in itself. Poll No. 2: How will the Bears fare Sunday at the 49ers in their first game post-Eberflus? Upshot: “Once again,” @RiisPark99, “the media and the fans are listening to their hearts and not their heads. Bears lose.” Wait a minute, where does this commenter get off implying the media have hearts? Poll No. 3: Of the Bears’ four head coaches since Lovie Smith, who was the worst? Upshot: What in the holy hell did we ever do to the football gods to deserve that lineup? Asking for a few million friends.
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CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd. (“DIRTT” or the “Company”), a leader in industrialized construction, is pleased to announce that Holly Hess Groos is joining the DIRTT Board of Directors effective November 26, 2024 and will also serve as the Chair of the Audit Committee. Effective November 26, 2024, Scott Robinson, current Board Chair and Audit Committee Chair, will step down from his role as Audit Committee Chair. Ms. Groos is a senior financial executive. She retired from Verizon after a 30-year tenure in various leadership roles, including CFO of Verizon Wireless, Head of Internal Audit, SVP Business Excellence, Operational Excellence and Treasurer of Verizon. “We are thrilled to welcome Holly to our Board of Directors,” said Scott Robinson, Board Chair. “We believe her extensive financial experience, including serving as SVP and CFO of multiple divisions at Verizon, combined with her background in operational transformation, will be invaluable in supporting DIRTT in the execution of our growth strategy.” Ms. Groos remarked "I am excited to join the DIRTT Board of Directors and to leverage my financial and operational excellence expertise in an effort to transform how the world builds. I look forward to supporting the team on DIRTT’s inspiring transformation journey." Ms. Groos earned a Bachelor of Science (Business Administration / Accounting) from Miami University. She is a Certified Public Accountant from the State of Ohio, a Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt and a member of AICPA. Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts are “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “Forward-Looking Information”) as defined under applicable provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act and within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-Looking Information, by its nature, is based on assumptions, and is subject to important risks and uncertainties, including that Ms. Groos’s experience and background will support DIRTT in the execution of its growth strategy, or that such strategy will be executed as expected. You should not rely on any Forward-Looking Information, which represents our beliefs, assumptions and estimates only as of the dates on which it was made, as predictions of future events. We undertake no obligation to update this Forward-Looking Information, even though circumstances may change in the future, except as required under applicable securities laws. We qualify all of our Forward-Looking Information with these cautionary statements. About DIRTT Environmental Solutions DIRTT is a global leader in industrialized construction. Its integrated system of physical products and digital tools empowers organizations, together with construction and design leaders, to build high-performing, adaptable, interior environments. Operating in the commercial, healthcare, education, and public sector markets, DIRTT’s system offers total design freedom, and greater certainty in cost, schedule, and outcomes. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, DIRTT trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “DRT” and is quoted on the OTC markets on the “OTC Pink Tier” under the symbol “DRTTF.” FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT ir@dirtt.com .Ex-servicemen in new ‘sanitation security force’ as city tries to tame garbage
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The 2025 Subaru Outback Touring XT SDL AWD midsize SUVSyrian government forces withdraw from central city of Homs as insurgent offensive accelerates BEIRUT (AP) — A Syrian opposition war monitor and a pro-government media outlet say government forces have withdrawn from much of the central city of Homs. The pro-government Sham FM reported that government forces took positions outside Syria’s third-largest city, without elaborating. Rami Abdurrahman who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said Syrian troops and members of different security agencies have withdrawn from the city, adding that rebels have entered parts of it. Losing Homs is a potentially crippling blow for Syria’s embattled leader, Bashar Assad. An archbishop's knock formally restores Notre Dame to life as winds howl and heads of state look on PARIS (AP) — France’s iconic Notre Dame Cathedral has formally reopened its doors for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019. The five-year restoration is widely seen as a boost for French President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the ambitious timeline, and brings a welcome respite from his domestic political woes. World leaders, dignitaries, and worshippers gathered on Saturday evening for the celebrations under the cathedral's soaring arches. The celebration was attended by 1,500 dignitaries, including President-elect Donald Trump, Britain’s Prince William, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. For Catholics, Notre Dame’s rector said the cathedral “carries the enveloping presence of the Virgin Mary, a maternal and embracing presence.′′ Trump is welcomed by Macron to Paris with presidential pomp and joined by Zelenskyy for their talks PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed Donald Trump to Paris with a full dose of presidential pomp. And they held a hastically-arranged meeting with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a day that's mixing pageantry with attention to pressing global problems. The president-elect's visit to France is part of a global a celebration of the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral five years after a devastating fire. Macron and other European leaders are trying to win Trump’s favor and persuade him to maintain support for Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s invasion. 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But they have made some progress in their investigation into Wednesday's killing of the leader of the largest U.S. health insurer, including that the gunman likely left New York City on a bus soon after fleeing the scene. The also found that the gunman left something behind: a backpack that was discovered in Central Park. Police are working with the FBI, which on Friday night announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has opened the door for many people to vent their frustrations and anger over the insurance industry. The feelings of exasperation, anger, resentment, and helplessness toward insurers aren’t new. But the shooting and the headlines around it have unleashed a new wave of patients sharing such sentiments and personal stories of interactions with insurance companies. Conversations at dinner tables, office water coolers, social gatherings and on social media have pivoted to the topic. Many say they hope the new amplified voices can bring about change for companies often accused of valuing profits over people. 2 Pearl Harbor survivors, ages 104 and 102, return to Hawaii to honor those killed in 1941 attack PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — The bombing of Pearl Harbor 83 years ago launched the United States into World War II. Two survivors returned to the Hawaii military base on Saturday for a remembrance ceremony on the attack's anniversary. Both are over 100 years old. They joined active-duty troops, veterans and members of the public for an observance hosted by the Navy and the National Park Service. A third survivor was planning to join them but had to cancel due to health issues. The bombing killed more than 2,300 U.S. servicemen. 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