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Sophie Hediger, a member of Switzerland's snowboard cross team at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, has died following an avalanche at a mountain resort, the country's skiing federation said on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Monday at the Arosa resort in Switzerland. Hediger, 26, competed at the Beijing Games in the women’s snowboard cross and the mixed team version of the same event. Hediger achieved her first two World Cup podium finishes in the 2023-24 season. Her best result was a second place in St. Moritz in January. “We are shocked and our thoughts are with Sophie’s family, to whom we offer our deepest condolences,” said Swiss-Ski CEO Walter Reusser in a statement. “(She lost her life) tragically, brutally and far too soon.” AP sports: https://apnews.com/sportsIt would require Shyam Benegal’s brilliance and accuracy to encapsulate concisely the art and craftsmanship, the skills and craft of Benegal, the master of parallel cinema. He disliked the expression ‘middle cinema’. This is probably a grammatical sensitivity that characterised the art world of Benegal. He ideologically found himself at war with the mainstream interpretation of glamour, gloss and grotesque, all in the name of cinema. Arguably, he wasn’t the first. However, unlike a Bimal Roy or Satyen Bose, he strove to place his path very distinctly differently. His cinema initially or even substantially was unapologetically political, politics not even like, Mein Azaad Hoon or Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro. His politics were seemingly Marxian and thus perhaps seeped in economics more than politics. As a postgraduate in economics, he understood the verticals of economics in a feudal backdrop in the 60’s and 70’s. We must note that Benegal is a product of Nehruvian India. It must necessarily be acknowledged that Benegal’s cinema, like a Sourav Ganguly team, was about individual brilliance matched with the understanding that teamwork is imperative. He has worked of course with the likes of Shabana Azmi, Smita Patil, Supriya Pathak, Surekha Sikri, Farida Jalal, Leela Naidu, Anita Kanwar, Vanisri from the south Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Anant Nag, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Amrish Puri, Amol Palekar to name some. Vanraj Bhatia was to him what probably Shanker-Jaikishan was to Raj Kapoor or S.D. Burman to Navketan. Except Well Done Abba, which had Shantanu Moitra, and A.R. Rehman, invariably the simplicity of Vanraj Bhatia became the signature of Benegal. Govind Nihlani was his go-to cinematographer. The other master craftsman who worked with him was Ashok Mehta (Susman). Cinema many perceive as the grandeur on screen. It is actually glanular on paper. His scripting team included Vijay Tendulkar, Satyadev Dube, Shamma Zaidi, Khalid Mohammad, Girish Karnad, Ismat Chugtai, Kaifi Azmi and Ruskin Bond. Essentially the sensitivity of Benegal reflected in the quality of his team, their nuanced understanding of what good cinema is about.
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NoneRumor mill: The Apple M5 SoC series will feature multiple chips, including the M5, M5 Pro, M5 Max, and M5 Ultra. They will be manufactured using TSMC's advanced N3P node, which entered the prototype phase earlier this year. The M5 and M5 Pro/Max are tipped to enter production in H1 2025 and H2 2025, respectively, while the Ultra will enter mass production in 2026. Apple insider and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed a slew of new information about Cupertino's upcoming M5-series processors. The new chips are expected to power a number of next-gen products, including MacBooks, iPads, and more. Kuo added that the M5 Pro, Max, and Ultra will use server-grade 2.5D packaging called SoIC-mH (System-on-Integrated-Chips Molding Horizontal), which will feature separate CPU and GPU designs to increase yield and improve thermal performance. Apple will be TSMC's largest SoIC customer, but other major chip designers, including AMD, AWS (Amazon), and Qualcomm, are also expected to use the new technology in their next-gen processors. The M5 lineup is expected to offer better performance than the M4 chips despite sticking to a 3nm process instead of upgrading to a 2nm node. They are also said to be more power efficient than their predecessors, meaning users can expect better battery life from their devices in addition to faster performance. Rumors suggest that the MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and OLED iPad Pro will all get the M5 treatment between spring 2025 and H1 2026, but it's unclear whether the next-gen Mac mini will also be upgraded with the new chip at some stage. Devices powered by the flagship M5 Ultra are expected to hit store shelves in the second half of 2026. Apple launched its latest MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini powered by M4-series chips earlier this year, while the next-gen MacBook Air is expected to debut next spring. The Mac Studio and the Mac Pro with the M4 Ultra are tipped to launch later in 2025. The company is also expected to upgrade its AI servers to the M4 chips next year. These are currently powered by the M2 Ultra.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy gave his thoughts about receiving a vote of confidence from team owner Jerry Jones this week. McCarthy was asked about Jones saying during a radio appearance, "I don't think that's crazy at all" that he would receive a new contract to remain the team's head coach beyond the 2024 season. "Why are you laughing?" McCarthy asked reporters (0:40 in video). "Crazy? I mean... I really haven't talked about it all year, so I'm definitely not going to start on a short week and an important division game. But I'm not going to throw away positive vibes either, so keep 'em coming. That's all good. But, yeah, that's not something I'm really focused on." This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis. For more from Bleacher Report on this topic and from around the sports world, check out our B/R app , homepage and social feeds—including Twitter , Instagram , Facebook and TikTok .
Is Restaurant Brands International Stock a Buy for its 3.3% Dividend Yield?Boston, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Under Armour has been spotlighted in Consumer365's latest review for the best shoes for walking, showcasing the brand's ability to deliver versatile, high-performance footwear for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The review highlights four standout models: the Unisex UA Phantom 4 Storm Shoes, Men's UA Raider Waterproof Boots, Women's UA Bandit Trail 3 Running Shoes, and Men's UA Charged Maven Trail Running Shoes. Walking is one of the fastest-growing fitness activities worldwide, with studies pointing to its numerous health benefits, including improved cardiovascular health, reduced stress levels, and better overall physical fitness. The global footwear market is also being driven by increasing consumer focus on health and wellness. Recognizing the importance of proper footwear, Consumer365's review praises Under Armour's collection for its ability to cater to both urban walkers and trail enthusiasts. Highlighted Products from the Review: Walking and hiking shoes are critical for safety, support, and comfort, especially as more consumers incorporate walking into their daily routines or explore outdoor trails. Consumer365's review emphasizes how Under Armour's shoes cater to this growing demand with features like waterproof materials, responsive cushioning, and durable traction. Products like the UA Bandit Trail 3 Running Shoes, which incorporate technical trail lugs for stability on inclines and descents, showcase the blend of performance and innovation in Under Armour's designs. The review highlights the increasing demand for multi-functional footwear that transitions seamlessly between activities." Under Armour's hiking and walking shoes strike the perfect balance between performance and everyday usability, " shares the Consumer365 team, noting their durability, advanced materials, and ergonomic designs. The full review, Best Shoes for Walking (2024) , is available at Consumer365. About Consumer365: Consumer365 provides news and reviews of consumer products and services. As an affiliate, Consumer365 may earn commissions from sales generated using links provided. Contact: Drew Thomas ( [email protected] )Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in avalanche, aged 26
What Scott Bessent’s appointment means for the Trump administrationReading the situational tea leaves and constantly questioning the “powers that be” is the key to ensure that the experiment in democracy does not derail into some darker alleys. Seldom do established democracies regress to the sudden normalisation of majoritarianism (one example of an imperfect democracy) suddenly. The early signs loom large and need to be called out in time, especially if they pertain to the institutions of checks and balances. Even signs that are seemingly innocuous in normal times acquire a sinister portent, when the backdrop is freighted with frequent compromises and leniencies from the spirit of the Constitution, if not the letter. The foreboding (in hindsight) but initially unquestioned signs in the early years of Gen. Zia-ul Haq’s military dictatorship in Pakistan are a case in point. After perfunctorily promising to uphold democracy and the spirit of the Pakistani constitution, he subsequently scripted a starkly different narrative. The reimagining of history started surreptitiously with reinterpreting words and the order of Mohammed Ali Jinnah’s national motto — unity (ittehad), faith (yaqeen), order (nazm). The religiously-motivated Gen. Zia was to slip in subtle changes with rearranging the order as per his envisaged priorities — faith, unity, order. Historians insist that Jinnah’s faith, or “yaqueen”, pertained to the “Idea of Pakistan”, whereas Gen. Zia reinterpreted it in terms of religious faith, as is the norm in any majoritarian or puritanical regime. Soon, even the relatively liberal institution of the Pakistan Army changed from a fairly standardised motto of “Unity, Faith, Discipline” to a more religiously charged “Iman (Faith), Taqwa (Piety) and Jihad fi Sabilillah (Holy war in the path of Allah)”. Reflectively, this would ordain the Pakistan Army to wage “holy war in the path of Allah” (as also claimed by religious extremists and terrorists), and not just towards its constitutional and restricted task of protecting the country’s territorial integrity. What could be seen to be semantic nitpicking often metastasizes into legitimising religiosity and revisionism — the terrible consequences of Gen. Zia’s dark years of inserting his exclusionary and partisan agenda still play out in Pakistan today, and it is a genie, that once unleashed, is very difficult to put back in the bottle. A similar case of skewed semantics that were inherently incendiary was when then US President George W. Bush had, in his “war on terror” speech soon after the 9/11 attacks, invoked the “crusades” to contextualise his war on terror. The Middle East region recalls the indelicate gaffe of “crusades” as wars waged by the Christian West against Arab Muslims to capture the holy land from Muslims. Further allusion to the war as “a civilisational fight” had shades of Samuel P. Huntington’s clash of civilisations narrative that “others” the Middle East as barbaric, violent and backward, while conveniently short-changing the murky and manipulative past of the “West” in conjuring such a situation, in the first place. The political legitimising of such entitled Orientalism has been perfected to an art by the even more divisive rhetoric of Donald Trump, and that does not augur well for trust or heal. However, American society and the media is still fiercely independent and open to questioning the “powers that be” whenever they feel that the leadership is sanctifying a spirit that diminishes its hallowed constitutional values. It is with this backdrop that three recent instances of possible partisanship afflicting the spine of India — the supposedly apolitical institutions of the bureaucracy, judiciary and the armed forces, has raised eyebrows. Recently, some bureaucrats from a southern state felt emboldened enough to start a WhatsApp group, incredulously called “Mallu Hindu Officers”, suggesting a religion-based criteria for a service that is ostensibly above such divides. While they were called out by the state government for behaving in a manner unbefitting a government official, the deafening silence in the rest of the country was telling, for had the derelict officers belonged to a “othered” community and dared to do such an exclusivist and repulsive action, perhaps the reaction would have been more dramatic. Similarly, a high court judge risked public trust in the judiciary by making certain statements supporting Uniform Civil Code and allegedly made brazen and unrestrained remarks about a minority community. While he too was ultimately pulled up by the Supreme Court, this was only after he was afforded “cover fire” by the chief minister of the same state with the statement: “Those who speak truth are threatened with impeachment”. While politicians do what they do best to sully the environment with partisan or exclusionary goads, the succumbing of those who are expected to maintain constitutional impartiality is quite disconcerting.Jennifer Lawrence and Malala Yousafzai give voice to silenced Afghan women in ‘Bread & Roses’: ‘It’s crucial we have a record of all this’ The actress and the Nobel Peace Prize winner have produced a documentary by Afghan director Sahra Mahni featuring testimonies from a half dozen women on how they are being stripped of their rights Before the Taliban destroyed and remade Afghanistan to their liking in August 2021, Zahra Mohammadi’s life had been in full bloom. Her dental clinic in Kabul was thriving, she was set to marry a partner who she loved. Then, darkness descended . Mohammadi, her life, her clients, her romance, were all lost to the shadows. And even so, her story continues. The dentist, along with many other women, became a fierce activist fighting for Afghan women’s rights . The Taliban has banned women from secondary schools , and denied them the right to work, to marry whom they choose and to dress as they like. Eventually, Mohammadi was forced into exile. Her journey, as well as many others of women both named and unnamed, is told in the documentary Bread & Roses by Afghani director Sahra Mani. The film is produced by actress Jennifer Lawrence and by Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai. In a Los Angeles hotel room, the three women are discussing their film, which premieres on Apple TV+ on November 22. It’s the morning after its red-carpet debut at the Hammer Museum. They make an unlikely trio: an Afghan director, a young Pakistani activist and a Hollywood actress. In addition to their better-known work, Yousafzai and Lawrence have focused more recently on projects that tell women’s stories. Bread & Roses is a primary example, and largely relies on home footage filmed by a half-dozen women of their day-to-day lives, their struggles not just to survive, but to oppose the Taliban regime , and in some cases, their inevitable exit from their country. “I always felt like the story of Afghanistan and of these women was also my own. That’s why I want to dedicate my life to telling their stories and sharing them with the world,” says Mani. Three years ago, she became familiar with the plight of women like those profiled in the movie via non-profits in Germany and Spain that provide support to Afghans, thanks largely to organization People in Need . “There were many artists, many women, and they started to share their videos with me, and I felt like they were expecting something from me beyond merely archiving them, probably that I would make a film. So when Jennifer got in touch with me, it was a dream come true. Later, we began to collaborate with Malala and decided to make the film to give voice to Afghan women on a larger scale.” Lawrence says this was her intention from the beginning. “I first got into contact with Sahra in 2021, when Kabul fell. I wanted to get cameras in there to make a movie,” says the actress, who won an of the Oscar for her role in Silver Linings Playbook . “And when we found Sahra, she was already compiling images from women, and the film was born. Then, Malala added her incomparable voice to our movie.” For 27-year-old Yousafzai, it was important “to draw attention to what is happening to Afghan women and girls with the return of the Taliban.” The extremist group was in the country from the mid-1990s to 2001, when it was driven out and the country was allowed to flourish for 20 years. “Women did so many things in the country during those two decades, and they knew exactly what would happen if the Taliban erased them from public life,” says Yousafzai. “And indeed, we see that during the last three and a half years, they’ve eliminated them, taken away all opportunities including work, employment and political representation. While I was out campaigning, I ran into this documentary, which was showing this, and I immediately said I’d be a part of it, because I knew that the Taliban would do anything possible to invisibilize women.” To Yousafzai, a film is a “very powerful” way of showing the world what is happening, and today, four years later, she thinks “it’s even more crucial,” and that there are even more limits being placed upon women “that separate them from basic opportunities like leaving the house to see a doctor; essentially, systematic oppression in the form of gender apartheid.” The title of the film is a reference to the fundamental opportunities these women no longer have access to: sustenance, but also hopes and dreams. The resulting images are at times tortured, occasionally festive, and often striking—such as when women protest in front of cameras against the Taliban, joined by young girls and a little boy dressed as an extremist, clad in a suit and wielding a gun. As viewers slowly get to know the characters — there’s no narrator to guide in this process, besides the women themselves — a connection is forged. We suffer in their sadness, when they are thrust into risky situations and when they flee. Mani resolved to make the film based on the women’s confidence in her. She trained them to film, taught them which angles to shoot from, to record details of their food, their everyday lives, the things that surprised them. “I explained to them that it was the only way to preserve a moment from our history, of how we wound up alone and of how Afghan women fight for their rights . We never expected that any government would simply give them to us. We continue to fight,” she says, as her producers nod. Yousafzai agrees. “I believe in the power of telling stories when it comes to activism, they are at its very heart.” To be able to see these women’s daily lives, “helps to understand. Many people aren’t aware of the day-to-day situation of Afghan women, that’s why it was so important to film it.” She continues: “They are showing us how the things they worked so hard for, the right to have a life, an education, was suddenly taken away from them by the Taliban, who punish women for simply daring to work or go to the doctor or read or thing, or merely leaving the house because they have to go to court, because they are their family’s only source of income. I think it’s crucial we have a record of all this. I think that sharing their stories is important because that becomes part of the worldwide movement that Afghan women activists are leading from inside and outside of their country that fights to put more pressure on leaders.” A few months ago, Lawrence premiered her documentary Zurawski v Texas , about the difficulties of accessing abortions in the southern United States, and to varying extents, throughout the rest of the country. She recognizes that Western countries aren’t on the best footing when it comes to these issues. Is she worried that women’s rights are at risk throughout the rest of the world, and especially in the United States, given the political situation it is facing for the next four years? “Yes I am. It’s terrifying. I live in a country where women’s rights are being taken away. We live in a world in which women are oppressed. And when apathy begins to spread and shatter our empathy and our humanity, we lose contact with each other. It ruins the world, and it spreads. And that really scares me.” Mani says that she has remained in contact with the women in the film, that she speaks with some of them every couple of days and that most of them have left the country. “But there are millions of women in even worse situations who can’t leave because of flaws in the legal system.” Mohammadi herself was present at the film’s screening at Cannes. 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