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With Syrian rebels edging ever-closer to the capital, President Bashar Assad is making a last-ditch attempt to remain in power, including indirect diplomatic overtures to the U.S. and President-elect Donald Trump, according to people with direct knowledge of the situation. Assad is ordering his army to fall back to defend Damascus, essentially ceding much of the country to insurgents, who seized the major cities of Aleppo and Hama in a lightning offensive over the past week. They’re now on the outskirts of Homs, less than 100 miles to the north. As his remaining troops dig in, Syria’s longtime ruler is signaling his willingness to reach a deal that would allow him to hold on to the rump territory his army controls, or guarantee his safe passage into exile if needed, said the people. They spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss secret meetings. One offer Assad made to the U.S. via the United Arab Emirates is for Syria to cut all involvement with Iran-backed militant groups, such as Hezbollah, if Western powers wield influence to stem the fighting, the people said. Another initiative saw Assad dispatch a senior Christian leader to meet Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to relay what he sees as an existential threat to Syria’s Christian minority if Islamist rebels prevail, according to other people familiar with the plan. The intention was that Orban, a Trump ally, would convey this danger to the incoming U.S. president, they said. Trump, who finds himself in Paris, has responded to events on the ground. He took to X to say: “There was never much of a benefit in Syria for Russia, other than to make Obama look really stupid. In any event, Syria is a mess, but is not our friend, & THE UNITED STATES SHOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT. LET IT PLAY OUT. DO NOT GET INVOLVED!” It’s a dramatic turn of events for a dynasty that’s ruled Syria with an iron fist for half a century, crushed peaceful protests in 2011 and clung to power through years of civil war that spurred one of the worst humanitarian crises of modern times. Iranian and Russian military support was crucial to the survival of the 59-year-old president, but both are now distracted and stretched thin by other conflicts. “Assad is in huge danger — it’s almost like in 2015 when the insurgents were at the gates of Damascus,” said Sergei Markov, a political consultant close to the Kremlin, referring to the year Russia intervened to save him. Western nations were equally surprised, including the US, which had largely relinquished much of its influence in Syria to Iran, Russia and Turkey but has reacted to protect its interests, according to senior officials. Multiple Western officials said it was difficult to see Assad remaining in power. The fall of Homs, Syria’s third-largest city, could cut the highway linking Damascus and the country’s west and Mediterranean coast — the stronghold of the Assads and loyalists from their Alawite sect. South of Damascus, rebels have seized parts of Daraa province bordering Jordan and in the capital residents of some districts took to the streets and tore down billboards of Assad. In one area people destroyed a statue of Assad’s father Hafez. The president’s whereabouts are unclear, although he’s believed to be in Damascus or his hometown of Qardaha, close to Russia’s Khmeimim air base. It’s also possible he’s in the Iranian capital, Tehran, a person familiar with U.S. policy said Saturday. Assad’s office issued a statement condemning “rumors and fake news,” saying the president remains in the capital. Assad has ordered the bulk of Syria’s remaining army — estimated at between 30,000 to 40,000 fighters — to rush to defend Damascus, according to two people familiar with the matter. An army spokesman said in a TV address on Saturday that it was strengthening its defenses in the countryside around the city. The main rebel offensive has been led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, a former al-Qaida affiliate, and various armed groups backed by Turkey. Other fighters have joined in, including army defectors who’d fought the regime and laid down arms in previous ceasefires, said the people. As rebels converge on Damascus from the north and south, Iran has drawn back its presence in Syria, leaving its military advisers concentrated around the capital, according to the people. Some Tehran-backed Iraqi militias have also returned to their country after the government ceded the eastern city of Deir Ezzor to U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters, they said. Russian personnel now remain mainly around the capital and at the Khmeimim air base and Tartous naval base, they said. After a meeting with his Iranian and Turkish counterparts in Doha on Saturday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow is “trying to do everything not to allow terrorists to prevail.” “We don’t want them to follow the fate of Iraqis, Libyans and other nations who were disturbed by the people desiring to keep their domination,” he said. Trump said Saturday a withdrawal from Syria might “be the best thing that can happen” to Russia and that troops shouldn’t get involved in the fighting. Back channels Russia has launched airstrikes around Homs to try and stall the rebel advance. But with signs the Kremlin’s help may not be enough, Assad is pressing on with back-channel negotiations. A key goal would be retaining control of a portion of the country and addressing Turkey’s demands for a political transition and the potential return of millions of Syrian refugees, a major issue for Ankara. Assad is also proposing a new constitution and talks with the mostly exiled political opposition, according to the people familiar with the outreach. It’s unclear if the efforts will bear fruit. Events on the battlefield have their own momentum, and even countries such as Turkey that have influence over the rebels may not be able to fully control events. “I don’t think any of these outside powers have the leverage over their proxies to change the course of what is happening on the ground,” said Andreas Krieg, director of London-based MENA Analytica Ltd. “At this moment most bets are that the Assad regime may not be able to hold out.” Patriarch visit It was against that backdrop that Assad sent Syriac Orthodox Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II to Hungary on Monday to relay his fears. Syria’s Christian community makes up about 10% of the country’s 24 million population. The plan to have Orban relate this message to Trump was described by an aide to the patriarch and another person with knowledge of the encounter. People close to Trump couldn’t immediately comment, but said he had dispatched his in-law and Middle East adviser, Massad Boulos, to the UAE on Saturday to discuss the situation in the region. Assad has pursued similar tactics before. HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani and other rebels have in recent days attempted to allay the fears of Christians and Syria’s other minorities that they envision a form of Islamic rule. Assad’s own Alawite community, which has stuck by him since 2011 and paid a heavy price to defend the regime, also appears to sense the end may be near. Nariman, an Alawite woman reached by phone in Damascus on Friday said she, her husband who’s in the security forces and their 23-year-old son were fleeing to their ancestral village near Jableh in western Syria. She said there were many families like hers. Nobody is going to fight for Assad this time, she said, asking not to be identified by her last name for reasons of safety. ©2024 Bloomberg L.P. Visit bloomberg.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Barnstable scores 23 as St. Thomas downs Bowling Green 93-68
Set to host the Ravens on Christmas Day, the Houston Texans claimed wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers on Monday after Baltimore waived him last week. Thin at receiver behind star Nico Collins due to season-ending injuries to Stefon Diggs (torn ACL) and Tank Dell (torn ACL, dislocated kneecap), the Texans are hoping Johnson, 28, can provide depth at the position alongside Robert Woods, Xavier Hutchinson and John Metchie III. With the Ravens, Johnson reeled in just one catch for 6 yards and received a one-game suspension for what the team said was refusing to enter a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 1. Baltimore waived him on Friday. An unrestricted free agent after this season, Johnson is joining his fourth team this calendar year after he was traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers to Carolina in March and then moved from the Panthers to the Ravens in October. A third-round draft pick in 2019, Johnson had 30 receptions for 357 yards and three touchdowns in seven games (all starts) for the Panthers earlier this season. In six career seasons, the 2021 Pro Bowl selection has 422 receptions for 4,726 yards and 28 TDs for the Steelers (2019-23), Panthers and Ravens. --Field Level Media
1. A handheld fan if you sweat at just the thought of sitting outside without any shade. Not only will it cool you off, but it also doubles as a portable phone charger and flashlight when you're in a pinch. Check out a TikTok of the portable fan in action. Promising reviews: "I ordered several to take on a cruise and give as gifts. Waiting in line on a 92-degree August afternoon to board a huge cruise ship, I was glad I had charged my device ahead of time! Got lots of envious looks and referred folks to Amazon for these treasures." 😎 — SK @ the beach "Not only are they great for cooling down, but if you all of a sudden find yourself with a dead battery on your phone, they become a mini charger. You just have to have a cord. And they have a flashlight! These were super handy on our cruise. Easy to store in my crossbody bag and we were all thankful for them during the heat of the day." — Blu Kerry Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (clip the coupon for 20% off this price!; available in four colors). 2. A pack of towel bands so you can take a dip in the pool or enjoy your beach excursion without worrying about your towel blowing away or someone moving it so they can steal your chair... Promising review: "Absolutely love these bands. Whether on a cruise ship or relaxing on a beach, they keep your towel in place regardless of the wind. I also like that they are lightweight and small so easy to travel/fly with and no worries about them breaking. I now make them a go-to gift idea for family and friends!" — Always Needing Retail Therapy! Get a four-pack from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in four colors). 3. A CarryAround foldable cup holder because you paid all-inclusive rates for the swim-up bar access and you're sure as heck going to make it worth it. Check out a TikTok of the drink holder in action. Promising review : "I bought this to use on a cruise. I had such an easy time carrying my drinks around. So many people asked where I purchased it from." — Jasmine Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in multipacks). 4. A portable safe you can wrap around an umbrella, picnic table leg, or chair so you can stow away your phone, keys, wallet, and other small valuables without worrying about them being lost or stolen. Reviewers use this guy at water parks, the beach, all-inclusive resorts, and even in Airbnbs. PS : SafeGo is a small biz. Promising review : "Bought it for an overseas trip and it worked great. We used it both in a hotel room when the room safe was out of order and on the beach. I look forward to using it on outings this summer and I think it will be a very useful addition to my travel staples. I packed in my luggage full of toiletries and sunscreen so it didn't feel like it took up a ton of space and I could carry it in my purse/tote without it feeling too bulky. That said, you can fit a lot into it." — laurel Get it from Amazon for $39.95+ (available in six colors). 5. And the Ring Thing — a waterproof jewelry holder you can use when you're enjoying a day at the beach, zip lining, bungee jumping, or doing whatever other bucket list adventure you had in mind. Simply slip your ring in here and you won't have to worry about losing it at the bottom of a tote bag or denting/scratching it during any activities. The Ring Thing comes from BringThings, Inc., a woman-owned company dedicated to making "stylish, functional products." They donate a portion of each sale to A portion of each sale to anti-human trafficking non-profits. Promising review : "I take my wedding ring off at night when I go to bed. When I’m at home, I put it in a ring dish. But, whenever I am traveling, I’m always afraid that I might forget it or it might get knocked onto the floor, and I won’t be able to find it. So this works perfectly for me. Since it has a clip on it, I attach it inside my bathroom bag, and the problem is solved. My rings are safe and secure and won’t be forgotten. " — CG Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in 14 colors). 6. A thermal phone case to help protect your tech from the elements if you'll be out in the sun or next to a body of water. It can not only prevent your phone from overheating, but it extends the life of your battery, too! The pouch comes in two different sizes. The medium fits iPhone minis 10–15, 11–15 Pro, and the Galaxy22, while the large fits iPhone Plus/+/Max/11 and Galaxy Plus/Ultra. Promising review : "Works like a charm. Put your phone in the case and leave it in your car on a hot day, and it works great. Large size fits my phone, and it’s charging case. A little pricey but a good product." — AllyBe Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in two sizes and seven styles). 7. Water-friendly Tevas *so* dang comfortable and lightweight, reviewers say they work beautifully for flat feet ~and~ super-high arches as well as swollen pregnant feet and even those with tendinitis. Promising review: "These are so comfortable!! I bought them for my trip to Hawaii. I have plantar fasciitis and need good arch support, or the pain is unbearable. These are super lightweight. The foam made them perfect for going in and out of water and hiking. I live in Washington state and left in January, so I wore socks with them for the travel. The only downside is that I did get a blister from them. Probably my fault for not wearing them a bit before heading out on a trip where I walked a LOT every day!!" — Regina Randall Get them from Amazon for $40 (available in women's sizes 5–13 and in 26 colors). 8. 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This worked like a charm, and I even bought the puff and powder for other areas I didn’t want to put this on. You do have to make sure that you get the whole area, if you miss the smallest section you’ll notice. But 10/10 would recommend ." — Sierra Pruitt Get it from Amazon for $13.97 . 10. A packable floppy hat that way, your scalp doesn't suffer any third-degree burns while you're hanging out by your resort's pool. The wide brim will also keep your schnoz in the safe zone because, if you're anything like me, your nose *will* burn after just 0.01 seconds of sun exposure. Promising review : "Honey, this hat was giving me everything I needed it to give! I felt Gone With The Wind fabulous in this hat for my cruise vacation. It provided adequate shade for my face and shoulders while allowing me to shade myself from people I didn’t want to talk to! Bay-bay! It was EVERYTHING I needed it to be AND the size XL fit over my braids. So, my girls with protective styles or just big hair, this is the hat for you! 🎉" — 1922blue Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in sizes M–XL and in eight colors). 11. And a genius magnetic luggage tag you can use to hold your sun hat because they are notoriously hard to pack, but what is a beach vacay without one?? The Fileist is a Los Angeles-based, woman-owned small biz from Lindsay Albanese. They create fashionable-yet-functional accessories designed to make your life just a bit easier. Promising review: "Love! Love! Love it! Very sturdy grip, and fashionable! I have had skin cancer numerous times, including melanoma. This is a must-have to keep me safe and fashionable — vacation or otherwise. I have thrown it in the overhead on a plane or shuffled through crowded venues, prior to COVID-19, and never lost my hat. This is a great gift, first to myself, and now to others! Thank you for keeping me safe and on point at an affordable price!" — Emily K. Get it from The Fileist for $55 (check out all hat holder styles here ). 12. Some Spot My UV's SPF-detecting stickers which give you a heads up when it's time to reapply sunscreen if that's something you are ~famously~ bad at doing. The waterproof patches last 12 hours or through six applications of sunscreen — whichever comes first. When purple, it's time to reapply and when clear, you're good to go! Promising review : "I am very sensitive to UV rays and I burn very easily. Discovering these UV stickers was the best thing to ever happen to my vacations. They take the guesswork out of knowing when to reapply your sunblock, helping you stay burn free without watching the clock and doing math. These work with both lotion and spray on sunscreen. One sticker works all day long and doesn't come off while you are out having fun." — Rachel W. Get them from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in packs of 16, 32, and 48). 13. A waterproof cellphone case if you'll be stepping foot anywhere near a river/ocean/waterfall/infinity pool with a swim-up bar and you don't want your phone to fall victim to splashes and/or accidental submersion. It fits any phone up to 100mm x 170mm (or about 3.9 inches x 6.7 inches). It's also a great fix for keeping out sand and dirt (and a great option for runners if you're caught in the rain but still want to be able to toggle through your music options). See why BuzzFeeder Elizabeth Lilly loves it here ! Promising review: " I took this on a cruise with me to Honduras, Mexico, and Belize, and it held up perfectly! I was so scared to put this in the water for the first time (after testing it, of course), but it proved to work very well! In fact, I ended up just using it as a carrying case for my room key and phone throughout the cruise! I took it with me snorkeling along the barrier reef in Belize, and I got so many wonderful pictures and videos underwater!" — GWinSD Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in 14 colors). 14. A sand-free mat for beach excursions because despite the fact that you're literally laying on ~billions~ of tiny crystals, you *will* lose your mind if any of said sand gets tracked back to your blanket. Promising review : "Bought this blanket for our family cruise and it was a lifesaver!! We used it on the beach and at a park. Fits four adults comfortably! Very minimal sand stuck on the bottom (not completely sandproof). Water repels so easy. The stakes are plastic and honestly useless, but we just put our bags at the corners and it worked perfectly. Honestly, my favorite part was that it was easy to fold and reinsert into the bag and it takes up little space!! Definitely glad we got it!! Would definitely recommend this product!" — BxBusyMom Get it from Amazon for $16.14 (available in two colors). 15. A cooling towel that'll be your best buddy whenever hiking, fishing, tanning, or doing your outdoor activity of choice. Soak it in some cold water, wring it out, and toss it around your neck so you * don't * end up looking like a freshly boiled lobster. Promising review: "We LOVE this thing. We vacationed in Egypt for scuba diving in June. After the diving part, we toured many places in Cairo and surrounding places, mostly on foot. Yes, it was freaking HOT. Being used to a humid climate, the well-intentioned 'yeah, but it's a DRY heat' didn't lessen the discomfort we felt. This was a lifesaver. It will always be in my travel pack , and I can use it for gardening and any other activity outside during the summer. I highly recommend!" — Native Texan Get it from Amazon for $14.97 . 16. A combination beach bag/cooler so you can pack your own drinks and snacks and not have to worry about dropping serious dollars on a single Coke or water bottle from the beach bar. Promising review : "Bought this for a cruise to haul my 12-pack of soda and two bottles of wine I'm allowed on board. Then once unloaded, it becomes my swimsuit and dry clothes bag with all my personal items stored in the 'cooler' compartment. Then for excursions, I unzip the cooler and just take the bag, which has a nice private zippered pocket for my travel docs, credit card, cruise card, anything flat. This beautiful bag seems to be perfect and well made. " — Kindle Customer Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three colors). 17. A handy sunglasses organizer case if you simply can't be bothered to pare down your picks to one or two sunnies. If you're an accessories guy/gal, this is a must. Promising review: "If you are high maintenance like myself and need sunglasses, reading glasses, and prescription lens, this is for you! I love how compact it folds down to." — Kylee Get it from Amazon for $15.95 . 18. Some quick-dry water shoes that'll protect your toes from hot sand, sharp rocks, and whatever other terrain you're dealing with. And when you're done, they fold down to basically nothing so you can slip them in your pack without playing tote bag Tetris. Promising review : "I bought these for a Caribbean cruise. They are perfect!!!!! Once we put them on at the beach, we ended up just wearing them back to the ship. Fairly easy to get your foot into which is a huge plus if you have ever used water shoes. They dry quick and have a thin rubber sole that is perfect for any beach, jet ski, canoe or kayak activities! I plan on ordering more for my family." — tontosmom Get them from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in women's sizes 4/5–13.5, men's sizes 3/4–12, and in 40 colors/designs). 19. Some Burt's Bees sunburn soother — a must for anyone prone to burns. The aloe- and coconut oil-infused formula soothes and moisturizes to calm inflamed skin so it *doesn't* feel like your epidermis is being ripped off every time you change your top. Promising review: "I was so super skeptical about this product. I am not a frequent user of this brand either. I read some good reviews so I went ahead and bought it ahead of a family cruise. I am so glad I did. I burnt my own shoulders and forehead on day one. When I made it back to my room, I could feel the pain setting in. I immediately applied this. Within a few hours, I could feel relief. I did apply it several times over the course of my vacation. I would recommend this product to anyone, and I will keep it in stock. Better than aloe gel." — Laura Get it from Amazon for $8.99 . 20. Some reviewer-loved Nippies if you've vowed to have a bra-free vacay. These silicone pasties come in two sizes and various colors, so chances are you'll find the right fit! Promising review: "I cannot tell you how much I LOVE these things. I had been using a cheaper pair of pasties, and these are a world apart from those. They cover everything really well and are super comfortable. I literally forget that they are on. I have worn them under really thin white shirts, and you can’t see anything! I LOVE THESE SO MUCH. So much that I just bought another pair so that I’ll never be without. " — Sara Reiland Get them from Amazon for $26.50 (available in five colors and two sizes). 21. Some Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Moisturizing Face SPF 60 Serum — a weightless sunscreen that not only offers UVA and UVB protection but all-day ****NON-GREASY*** moisture. The formula is also fragrance- and oxybenzone-free. Promising review: "I've gone through several sunscreens to wear with makeup, and this has been the best for me. I'm a simple girl. I apply this with vitamin C cream, let it absorb then apply my It Cosmetics CC cream. It acts like a primer for me, and my CC glides nicely over it, no pilling, no heavy or cakey feeling. It's def lightweight but provides great protection." — Emily Haynes Get it from Amazon for $12.20 . 22. And a water-resistant sunscreen stick so you can slather on SPF 50+ protection without having to touch your face with sweaty germ- or sand-covered fingers (depending on the type of vacay you're on). Promising review : "I have very fair skin, four children, and love my two-week beach vacation every summer, so we go through a LOT of sunscreen. Having a stick for faces is essential to avoid burning eyes while on the beach or in the pool. This is the best sunblock stick I have ever used. It goes on and blends so easily and doesn’t leave any white marks like some other brands. This will be my go-to stick from here on out! " — Heather Rink Get it from Amazon for $9.58 . 23. A sand-removal bag filled with a talc-free, reef-friendly powder that reviewers say eliminates sand in mere seconds! No more bringing the beach back home via your minivan. See it in action on TikTok ! BTW, Shakalo is a small business based in San Diego. BuzzFeed Shopping editor Sally Elshorafa has used it on herself and her toddler. She says, "It's actually shocking how well it worked. No sand was on our legs, arms, or tummies after I used it. A miracle product." Promising review: "We recently moved to a beach area, and we are constantly there. This item has changed our entire lives! It lasts decently long (depending on how much you use it), it smells super good (not at all like baby powder), and it's super effective. It has saved me from vacuuming my car at least 1–2 times a week. And I even use it on my dogs paws and bellies to make sure they're taken care of too. I will definitely be buying the refill & another baggie to have exclusively in the car. " — Gabbs Uresti Get it from Amazon for $24.99 . 24. A vintage-inspired floral bathing suit you can get away with wearing several times on the same vacation thanks to its reversible design. Reviewers mention if you're in between sizes, to size up! Promising review: "This suit is so pretty! I was nervous that for the price, it would be poor quality, but it looks just like the photos. The material is nice and thick, and I love that it’s padded. I’m between a small and medium, so I sized up based on other reviews." — Morgan Meldrum Get it from Amazon for $33.99 (available in women's sizes 2–14 and seven styles). 25. Quick-drying Teva sandals with a grippy outsole that make them ideal for all sorts of outdoor activities. One reviewer says they averaged 17,000 steps per day on their last trip and were the only one in their group to not get blisters, thanks to these bbs! Promising review: "I ordered these before my vacation and they are amazing! I was gone for 6 days and each day put in over 20,000 steps and these held up great. They were so comfortable and no rubbing or blisters at all. Walking on clouds." — K Bennett Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in women's sizes 5–13 and 42 designs — not all designs available in all sizes). 26. An inflatable lounger because the only thing missing at the beach is your sofa, amirite? Well, that and your AC. Promising review : "Girlfriend and I bought these for traveling, and used them at the Newark Airport to sleep for several hours on a layover! Getting them inflated took some time, but overall we loved these! Packed easily in our carry-on packs, super comfortable, and saved us the cost of a hotel in NYC on St. Patrick's weekend! Will be using them again this summer on our trip to Europe! They have already paid for themselves five or six times over! " — Jesse Flegal Get it from Amazon for $33.92+ (available in 16 colors/prints). 27. A beach-friendly boxy cotton romper with big ol' pockets if you're the type to avoid carrying a bag at ALL costs. Promising review : "This is such a great romper — soft and light. Perfect for summer. I wear a white T-shirt or tank top with it to give a pop of color. It is open in the back, so I feel like you need something underneath. A long sports bra would work well, too." — Holly Carrell Yeager Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in women's sizes S–XL and in eight colors). 28. A pack of clinical-strength SweatBlock wipes capable of stopping hyperhidrosis, nervous sweating, and hormonal sweating right in its tracks. If pit stains are your enemy, this is their kryptonite. Apply it every seven days! This is STRONG so if you have sensitive skin, the manufacturer suggests you do a spot test first. Promising review : "For anyone who might be skeptical, please allow me to put you at ease. If you have hyperhidrosis, meaning it can be 9 degrees outside and you're still sweating under your arms, this product has the potential to change your life. I would sweat THROUGH a sport coat before noon. Enter the Sweat Block product. I've had it for three weeks and it is life changing. I DO NOT sweat under my arms anymore. I'm still on the original box that I bought three weeks ago. I had to write a review after I was cleaning the garage today in 85-degree heat. I was sweating through my shirt on my back — BUT NOT MY UNDERARMS. It is amazing!" — Frosty McGee Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $18.99 . 29. A lightweight, eye-catching striped lounge set — it comes with a matching top! — that'll make getting dressed so 👏 dang 👏 easy. Buy a few and you won't have to put any effort into your vacay wardrobe. Promising reviews : "Bought this cause I saw a girl on TikTok wear it. And I was very happy with what I received. This type of set is hit-and-miss. This is a hit. I sized up for a more oversized look, and it was perfect! I recommend!" — Rosemary Andreas "I bought this for vacation, but also just a cute summer set, and I love it! The shorts fit great, and the top is oversized, just like I wanted. I wore it with a white cropped shirt and kept the top unbuttoned." — Jessica Get it from Amazon for $29.59+ (available in women's sizes S–XL and 19 styles. And here's a similar plus size version for $28.99+ ). 30. A waterproof wet bag you can use for anything you don't want mingling with the clean clothes in your carry on. Diapers, wet bathing suits, towels, toiletries, breast pumps — this is the answer! Bumkins is a small biz that's been designing responsibly-made baby products for over 30 years now. Promising review : "I bought this to hold wet bathing suits and towels while traveling. It really got tested when I had a mishap getting on a catamaran from a beach and I had to swim back to shore with my bag of stuff. The clothing and phone that were inside this wet bag stayed dry! I just wish I'd had my towel packed inside it, too." — PCreative Get it from Amazon for $11.95 (available in dozens of designs). 31. And a hair wax stick so you can nail the slicked-back ponytail look on days when you can't be bothered to wash your hair because you're just gonna go swimming anyways. Ain't no shame in that game! Promising reviews: "I saw this on YouTube and immediately wanted to try it. I have curly hair, which I love, but sometimes I just want to put it in a ponytail and go on with my day. This is a time saver for all those little hairs that tend to stick up or don't want to stay in place. I’m not a fan of hairspray, and this even smells nice. I believe it’s a light coconut smell. Overall, you are satisfied, and you don’t need to use it much. I took it with me on vacation, and it saved me time in the evening from having to deal with bad hair days." — Blanca Perez Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (also available in multipacks). Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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Unconvincing Canada tops Germany 3-0 at world juniorsHemant Sachdev plays a key role in Metropolis Healthcare, a leading diagnostic chain in India with an international presence. He serves as a non-executive director of the company whose market cap is Rs 10552 crore, as of December 29. The 50-year-old is a UK-based Indian-origin businessman, who also serves as director in other companies. He is married to Ameera Shah, managing director of the company and son-in-law of Dr Sushil Shah, chairman and executive director of Metropolis Healthcare. He was born and brought up in the UK. Sachdev is an alumnus of Harvard Business School. He graduated with a BA in Political Science from Delhi. He is a first-generation entrepreneur and has over 2 decades of experience. He has his business interests in retail, distribution and education. His wife Ameera is also an alumnus of Harvard Business School (OPM Program). She started her professional career with Goldman Sachs in New York. However, she later quit her job to join her father's business in India. She took over the business in 2001 at the age of 22 and turned it into a Rs 10552 crore market company today. READ | Ahead of New Year 2025, India's largest bank earns Rs 20235 crore in one week, market cap climbs to Rs... Under her leadership, Metropolis was listed successfully on the stock exchanges in April 2019. She is also an active financial investor and a business mentor. Ameera also set up Empoweress, a not-for-profit platform in 2017 for women-led businesses to find advice, mentorship and micro-funding.LA Galaxy wins record 6th MLS Cup
NEW YORK — There's a Christmas Day basketball game at Walt Disney World, featuring Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Wemby. An animated game, anyway. The real game takes place at Madison Square Garden, where Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs face the New York Knicks in a game televised on ABC and ESPN and streamed on Disney+ and ESPN+. The special alt-cast, the first animated presentation of an NBA game, will be shown on ESPN2 and also stream on Disney+ and ESPN+. Madison Square Garden is a staple of the NBA's Christmas schedule. Now it merges with a bigger home of the holidays, because the "Dunk the Halls" game will be staged at Disney, on a court set up right smack in the middle of where countless families have posed for vacation photos. Why that location? Because it was Mickey Mouse's Christmas wish. "Basketball courts often have the ability to make a normal environment look special, but in Disney it can only turn out incredible," Wembanyama said in an ESPN video promoting his Christmas debut. The story — this is Disney, after all — begins with Mickey penning a letter to Santa Claus, asking if he and his pals can host a basketball game. They'll not only get to watch one with NBA players, but some of them will even get to play. Goofy and Donald Duck will sub in for a couple Knicks players, while Mickey and Minnie Mouse will come on to play for the Spurs. "It looks to me like Goofy and Jalen Brunson have a really good pick-and-roll at the elite level," said Phil Orlins, an ESPN vice president of production. Walt Disney World hosted real NBA games in 2020, when the league set up there to complete its season that had been suspended by the COVID-19 pandemic. Those games were played at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. The setting for the Christmas game will be Main Street USA, at the entrance of the Magic Kingdom. Viewers will recognize Cinderella's castle behind one baseline and the train station at the other end, and perhaps some shops they have visited in between. Previous alternate animated broadcasts included an NFL game taking place in Andy's room from "Toy Story;" the "NHL Big City Greens Classic" during a game between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers; and earlier this month, another NFL matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys also taking place at Springfield's Atoms Stadium as part of "The Simpsons Funday Football." Unlike basketball, the players are helmeted in those sports. So, this telecast required an extra level of detail and cooperation with players and teams to create accurate appearances of their faces and hairstyles. "So, this is a level of detail that we've never gone, that we've never done on any other broadcast," said David Sparrgrove, the senior director of creative animation for ESPN. Wembanyama, the 7-foot-3 phenom from France who was last season's NBA Rookie of the Year, looks huge even among most NBA players. The creators of the alternate telecast had to design how he'd look not only among his teammates and rivals, but among mice, ducks and chipmunks. "Like, Victor Wembanyama, seeing him in person is insane. It's like seeing an alien descend on a basketball court, and I think we kind of captured that in his animated character," said Drew Carter, who will again handle play-by-play duties, as he had in the previous animated telecasts, and will get an assist from sideline reporter Daisy Duck. Wembanyama's presence is one reason the Spurs-Knicks matchup, the leadoff to the NBA's five-game Christmas slate, was the obvious choice to do the animated telecast. The noon EST start means it will begin in the early evening in France and should draw well there. Also, it comes after ABC televises the "Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade" for the previous two hours, providing more time to hype the broadcast. Recognizing that some viewers who then switch over to the animated game may be Disney experts but NBA novices, there will be 10 educational explainers to help with basketball lingo and rules. Beyond Sports' visualization technology and Sony's Hawk-Eye tracking allow the animated players to make the same movements and plays made moments earlier by the real ones at MSG. Carter and analyst Monica McNutt will be animated in the style of the telecast, donning VR headsets to experience the game from Main Street, USA. Other animated faces recognizable to some viewers include NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, who will judge a halftime dunk contest among Mickey and his friends, and Santa himself, who will operate ESPN's "SkyCam" during the game. The players are curious how the production — and themselves — will look. "It's going to be so crazy to see the game animated," Spurs veteran Chris Paul said. "I think what's dope about it is it will give kids another opportunity to watch a game and to see us, basically, as characters." Get local news delivered to your inbox!Swiss National Bank trimmed its stake in CSW Industrials, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CSWI – Free Report ) by 0.7% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 30,349 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after selling 200 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank owned about 0.18% of CSW Industrials worth $11,120,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. GAMMA Investing LLC grew its holdings in shares of CSW Industrials by 105.9% in the 3rd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 70 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 36 shares during the last quarter. V Square Quantitative Management LLC bought a new stake in CSW Industrials during the third quarter worth about $30,000. Contravisory Investment Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of CSW Industrials by 48.1% during the second quarter. Contravisory Investment Management Inc. now owns 117 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 38 shares in the last quarter. Peterson Financial Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of CSW Industrials in the third quarter valued at approximately $72,000. Finally, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of CSW Industrials by 508.8% in the 3rd quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 207 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $76,000 after acquiring an additional 173 shares in the last quarter. 82.79% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several brokerages have issued reports on CSWI. Citigroup upgraded CSW Industrials to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 13th. StockNews.com cut CSW Industrials from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, November 14th. CSW Industrials Price Performance CSWI opened at $426.66 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.18 billion, a P/E ratio of 57.97, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.33 and a beta of 0.78. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $382.05 and its 200-day simple moving average is $317.58. CSW Industrials, Inc. has a one year low of $172.97 and a one year high of $428.46. CSW Industrials Increases Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 8th. Shareholders of record on Friday, October 25th were given a $0.24 dividend. This represents a $0.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.23%. This is a positive change from CSW Industrials’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.21. The ex-dividend date was Friday, October 25th. CSW Industrials’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 13.04%. Insider Activity In related news, CEO Joseph B. Armes sold 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $404.79, for a total value of $404,790.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now owns 50,698 shares in the company, valued at $20,522,043.42. This trade represents a 1.93 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website . In the last ninety days, insiders sold 3,000 shares of company stock valued at $1,139,500. Company insiders own 1.40% of the company’s stock. CSW Industrials Profile ( Free Report ) CSW Industrials, Inc operates as a diversified industrial company in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Contractor Solutions, Engineered Building Solutions, and Specialized Reliability Solutions. The Contractor Solutions segment provides condensate pads, pans, pumps, switches, and traps; cements, diffusers, grilles, registers, solvents, thread sealants, and vents; line set covers; refrigerant caps; wire pulling head tools; electrical protection, chemical maintenance, and installation supplies for HVAC; ductless mini-split systems installation support tools and accessories; and drain waste and vent system products for use in HVAC/R, plumbing, general industrial, architecturally specified building products. Further Reading Want to see what other hedge funds are holding CSWI? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for CSW Industrials, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CSWI – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for CSW Industrials Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for CSW Industrials and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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