Google announces quantum computing chip breakthroughLoose Women panellist Jane Moore called her new appointment to cleaning duties in the I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! jungle “ageist and sexist”. Sunday’s episode saw former boxing champion Barry McGuigan and McFly Danny star Jones appointed as the new leaders of the camp after a public vote, and reassigning the chores amongst the campmates was their first order of duty. However, tensions were raised in the camp after they put Moore, 62, and N-Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos, 36, on washing up. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. After the appointment, Moore exclaimed and asked: “Is that because we’re women?” Former Irish athlete McGuigan denied their gender influenced their decision, saying: “We were looking at you for possible water, and I thought that you’re 62 years old, you’re a year younger than me.” Before he finished his point, Moore branded his decision “ageist and sexist”. Moore said she had asked Jones to not put her on cleaning just before they went off to decide, with the singer saying he had misheard her and thought she had wanted to be assigned to the chore. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. BBC Radio 1 presenter Dean McCullough tried to lead his fellow campmates to jokingly chant “we stand with Jane”, with McGuigan telling him: “Don’t start that nonsense. We didn’t know that Jane was going to be upset.” Moore added: “I have emptied the dunny, tended the fire on my own solidly for nine days, and you’ve given me the one job I don’t want.” When she was asked what she would have liked to have done, she replied: “No, it doesn’t matter.” Singer Contostavlos later told the Bush Telegraph: “Slight rumble in the jungle. Not everyone was happy with that. I didn’t mind doing the dishes.” During dinner time, the contestants noted that the new camp leaders were looking dejected and when asked why McGuigan said: “We don’t like upsetting people, we genuinely don’t.” Moore reassured McGuigan that she was “only winding him up” but later when washing the dishes, she said: “Seems much like the 1950s.” I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! continues at 9pm on ITV1, STV and ITVX.
NEW YORK, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) -- As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is about to take office in weeks, a major rift has emerged between immigration hardliners and his supporters over how much tolerance the incoming administration should have for skilled immigrants on work visas, The New York Times reported Saturday. "The tech industry has long relied on foreign skilled workers to help run its companies, a labor supply that critics say undercuts wages for American citizens," the report said. The dispute, which late Thursday exploded online into finger-pointing and accusations of censorship, presents a policy challenge for Trump. Laura Loomer, a far-right activist and fervent Trump loyalist, helped set off the altercation earlier this week by criticizing Trump's selection of Sriram Krishnan, an Indian American venture capitalist, to be an adviser on artificial intelligence policy. "It's alarming to see the number of career leftists who are now being appointed to serve in Trump's admin when they share views that are in direct opposition to Trump's America First agenda," Loomer wrote on X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. "Loomer's comments surfaced a simmering tension between longtime supporters of Trump, who embrace his virulent anti-immigrant rhetoric, and his more recently acquired backers from the tech industry, many of whom have built or financed businesses that rely on the government's H-1B visa program to hire skilled workers from abroad," said the report. Musk posted regularly this week about the lack of homegrown talent to fill all the needed positions within American technology companies. The expertise needed by U.S. companies "simply does not exist in America in sufficient quantity," he posted on X.
Diners at Sweetgreen in Willis Tower, get ready to meet the chef of the future: a robot that makes your salad to order. The California-based chain is launching its automated Infinite Kitchen system this week at the busy Loop restaurant, putting an assembly line of robotic chefs to work preparing bowls of everything from Kale Caesar to Hummus Crunch. Early rollouts of the technology at nearly a dozen locations nationwide have shown promising results delivering food faster – and perhaps better – by going from farm-to-machine-to-table, according to Nicolas Jammet, a co-founder and chief concept officer at Sweetgreen. “I think the quality of the bowl, of the food, is actually better because each ingredient is held at the perfect temperature, perfect portion, perfect ratios, the greens are crisper,” Jammet said. “I actually think it’s a more consistent experience.” The proprietary technology, which looks like something out of “The Jetsons” – sans the flying cars – features a series of machines that dispense and mix salad ingredients in a bowl traveling along an assembly line. Human sous chefs keep the machines filled and finish the salad with everything from a squeeze of lemon, fresh basil or even a salmon filet, based on the order. Chicago has been something of a testing ground for Sweetgreen, with the first automated kitchen opening last year at a new restaurant in west suburban Naperville. One of the busiest Sweetgreen locations in the Chicago area, the retrofitted Willis Tower restaurant has been expanded by 40% with a 1,000-square-foot addition to accommodate the robotic system. The traditional salad line, where diners point at their ingredients and humans serve it up, will remain open side-by-side with the new automated one, Jammet said. The inaugural Infinite Kitchens have all been fully automated – from ordering to food preparation. Willis Tower is the 11th Sweetgreen restaurant to adopt the technology nationwide and the first to utilize a hybrid approach. “At our other Infinite Kitchens, it is just the Infinite Kitchen,” Jammet said. “We’re learning a lot here, so we’re just deciding to test this, and we’ll see how it goes.” Founded in 2007 by three newly minted Georgetown University graduates, Sweetgreen has grown into a national chain with 245 locations in 23 states and its birthplace, Washington. There are 23 locations in the Chicago area, including Willis Tower, which opened in 2019 and serves a large downtown lunch crowd. The Sweetgreen premise, from the first small restaurant opened near the Georgetown campus, was to fill a niche that wasn’t there during their college days by creating fresh and healthy fast food. The idea caught on in a big way. In November 2021, with the restaurant industry still struggling to recover from pandemic disruption, Sweetgreen went public with a splashy initial public offering that raised $364 million and valued the company at $5.5 billion after the first day of trading. The company’s stock price fell back to earth in the ensuing months, but regained traction this year, in part driven by the Infinite Kitchen rollout, lifting its market cap back to about $4.1 billion as of Friday. Two months before the IPO, Sweetgreen bought Boston-based Spyce for an undisclosed price, acquiring the startup’s innovative robotic kitchen technology, which could be used to prepare the growing fast casual chain’s salads without human hands in the mix. In May 2023, Sweetgreen launched its first Infinite Kitchen in Naperville, and has since installed 11 automated systems nationwide, including at a new restaurant inside the CNA building at 151 N. Franklin Street in late October and the expanded Willis Tower location, which debuted its robotic salad assembly line Monday. Sweetgreen is also retrofitting its Wall Street restaurant in New York, which is slated to be the 12th Infinite Kitchen location to open by year’s end. The chain’s robotic salad chef was named one of Time magazine’s best inventions of 2023. While still only available in 5% of its locations, its broader rollout could be integral to the future of Sweetgreen, and perhaps the restaurant industry at large. The advantages to the automated kitchen start with cost savings. During its third quarter earnings call in November, Sweetgreen said it has seen a 7% labor savings across its Infinite Kitchen locations. Sweetgreen, which is projecting revenue between $675 and $680 million this year, reported a net loss of $61 million through the first nine months, according to financial filings. It costs between $450,000 and $550,000 to install an Infinite Kitchen system at a restaurant, a capital expense the company believes it will bring down as it scales up. Next year, Sweetgreen plans to accelerate the rollout of its automated system, with more than half of its new stores using the format, as well as some additional conversions, Jammet said. Within five years, all new restaurants will likely be built with the technology, he said. “It’s a more productive, efficient labor model,” Jammet said. “In new restaurants, the number of team members you have to hire is less.” At the same time, Jammet said no one has been laid off at the Willis Tower restaurant with the opening of the automated kitchen, and employees who previously assembled salads have been “redeployed” to hospitality positions at the front of the house, he said. How the new robot crew handles the lunchtime rush this week, however, remains to be seen. Chicago office buildings are averaging about 53% of pre-pandemic occupancy levels, according to the latest weekly report by Kastle Systems. That has meant less lunchtime traffic for many restaurants in downtown Chicago. But Jammet said traffic has been improving and the Willis Tower restaurant is very busy on most weekdays. The Willis Tower restaurant handles about 25,000 customers a day, with long lines common during peak office lunch hours. If the automated kitchen does its job, traffic may move a little faster this week. While robots may be making the salads at Sweetgreen, every bowl still has a human touch – at least for now. People are cooking chicken, steak and salmon, stocking the machines with salad ingredients and finishing the bowls with toppings before giving them to customers. Ultimately, the collaboration between man and machine may be no less than “reimagining the whole fast food experience,” Jammet said, where robots don a chef’s hat and people wear a smile. “We ask our team members to be fast, friendly and accurate on our front line, which is really hard to do,” Jammet said. “So in this new model, the Infinite Kitchen gets to be fast and accurate, and our team members get to be really focused on the friendly part.” ___ ©2024 Chicago Tribune. Visit at chicagotribune.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
The recent allegations made against Jay-Z could threaten Beyonce's career plans, it's been reported. Jay-Z has strongly rejected allegations that he was involved in the drugging and assault of a 13-year-old girl. The 55-year-old rapper is named in a lawsuit alongside Sean "Diddy" Combs , which claims both men were involved in the alleged attack during an MTV VMAs after-party in New York on September 7, 2000. An unnamed celebrity was allegedly also present at the event. Initially filed against Combs in October, the lawsuit was recently amended to include Jay-Z as a defendant. The allegations could reportedly raise concerns for Beyoncé’s future projects, including her global tour and her highly anticipated Christmas Day performance at the NFL game between the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens. Speaking to The Sun, a source said: "Bey and Jay are one of the most dominant power couples on the globe so even though the claim has nothing to do with her, her name had already been dragged into online speculation.The plan was for Beyonce to perform a new song during her Christmas Day halftime show before kicking off a new era. Beyonce has Act III of her three act album saga to announce as well as a huge stadium tour." The Mirror has contacted representatives for Beyonce for comment. In the early hours of Monday morning, Jay-Z - real name Shawn Carter - said he 'is heartbroken' that he will have to sit down with his children and wife Beyoncé and explain that he's been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl at a party in 2000 - an accusation he vehemently denies. The musician issued a statement in response to the claims, which he called 'so heinous in nature' and slammed Texas lawyer Tony Buzbee. Lawyer Buzbee is representing 120 alleged victims of Sean 'Diddy' Combs and has encouraged others to step forward and report crimes against the rapper. In the statement published on social media, the Roc Nation founder said: "These allegations are so heinous in nature that I implore you to file a criminal complaint, not a civil one!! Whomever would commit such a crime against a minor should be locked away, would you not agree? These alleged victims would deserve real justice if that were the case. "This lawyer, who I have done a bit of research on, seems to have a pattern of these type of theatrics! I have no idea how you have come to be such a deplorable human Mr. Buzbee, but I promise you I have seen your kind many times over. I'm more than prepared to deal with your type. You claim to be a marine?! Marines are known for their valor, you have neither honor nor dignity." He went on to say how it was "unfair" that his family will also be affected by the lawsuit. "My only heartbreak is for my family," he wrote. "My wife and I will have to sit our children down, one of whom is at the age where her friends will surely see the press and ask questions about the nature of these claims, and explain the cruelty and greed of people. "I mourn yet another loss of innocence. Children should not have to endure such at their young age. It is unfair to have to try to understand inexplicable degrees of malice meant to destroy families and human spirit. My heart and support goes out to true victims in the world, who have to watch how their life story is dressed in costume for profitability by this ambulance chaser in a cheap suit. "You have made a terrible error in judgment thinking that all 'celebrities' are the same. I'm not from your world. I'm a young man who made it out of the project of Brooklyn. We don't play these types of games. We have very strict codes and honor. We protect children, you seem to exploit people for personal gain. "Only your network of conspiracy theorists, fake physics, will believe the idiotic claims you have levied against me that, if not for the seriousness surrounding harm to kids, would be laughable. I look forward to showing you just how different I am." Jay-Z shares daughter Blue Ivy, 12, and twins Rumi and Sir, seven, with pop star Beyoncé. Follow Mirror Celebs on Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who was last seen in the streaming movie Vijay 69 , is making the most of his trip to Thailand. Anupam Kher Shares Inspiring Insights From His 40-Year Film Career, Says ‘I’ve Never Stopped Experimenting or Challenging Myself’ (View Post). On Sunday, the senior actor took to his Instagram, and shared many pictures and videos from his vacation in which he could be seen enjoying fusion delicacies. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher) He also penned a long note in the caption, as he wrote, “This trip to #Thailand with my brother and childhood friends has been really special in many ways. Apart from my motivational lecture, travelling to #Ayutthaya (read Ayodhaya) temple to street shopping has been exceptional. But we ate some delicious food at some great restaurants too. Two of them stood out (Apart from @restaurant_gaa). Chef. @harinayak’s @jholbkk and @clarabangkok. Loved it and the people behind these wonderful places. Thank you and #Dhanyawad! #FriendsInThailand”. One of the delicacies was made from malabar parota and mushroom. Earlier, the actor took a walk down the memory lane as he felt that every experience in life counts. The senior actor earlier took to his Instagram, and shared pictures of himself at different locations, and in the company of different people. He also penned a long note in the caption, as he recollected his journey of 40 years in cinema, and the struggles that he went through. Anupam Kher Becomes New ‘Mahatma Gandhi’: Fake Currency Notes With Anupam Kher’s Photo and ‘Resole Bank of India’ Printed on Them Seized in Gujarat, Actor Reacts (See Pic and Video). He wrote, “Casa Maria, Bandra: Casa Maria on St Paul's Road is my third house in the city. This is during Saaransh (his debut film in 1984) and I was staying on the first floor”. He continued, “Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir, ( Bandra West). The first place I worked at when I came to Mumbai on June 3rd 1981 for a job in an acting school. Then I discovered that actually there was no building or a place or an acting school! We were conducting classes on the beach”. (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 30, 2024 10:54 AM IST. 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SHOPPERS are rushing to get their hands on this £15 winter gadget, which promises to keep you warm without putting the heating on. The heated electric blanket is available to buy from B&M and is 40 per cent off its original £25 price tag . It even promises to save you precious money on your energy bills. Costing just 2p per hour to run, this winter warmer is expected to fly off the shelves as Brits look to save some pounds this season. B&M's single Beldray Heated Electric Blanket measures 135x65cm and has three heat settings for "optimum comfort". The blanket comes with a "trust" and "quality" guarantee for two years. Read more on Money It also claims to warm up your bed in just "a matter of minutes" making it an ideal addition to your home during these cooler months. The blanket is fit with an overheat protection and comes as a double too. One user, who posted the bargain on a discount coupon group, wrote: "Heated blanket in b&m reduced to £15. They also had doubles which I think were £20. Perfect for these cold nights." Another commenter said: "Highly recommended". Most read in Money Whilst another added: "Can't do without mine". For anyone wishing to share their warmer with someone else, they can get their hands on the bigger version for just £20. This measures 120x135cm and will cost you as little as 3p to run per hour. If you're not happy with your B&M item you can get a full refund or replacement if you send it back to the shop within 30 days of purchase. Savvy consumers have even spotted that it's £10 cheaper than the major discount retailer Lidl's heated throw. The Silentnight Luxury Heated Throw costs £24.99 and offers nine heat settings and a three year warranty. SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain... Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with. Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks. Sales are when you can pick up a real steal. Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on. Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer. Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping. Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out. And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item. It's available in stores from Sunday. And for those seeking extra warmth this time of year B&M is selling a neckband warmer too - so you never need to feel the cold, even on the go. At just £15 it's another mega saving you don't want to miss. Saving for Christmas can be a huge task, with the festive season costing Brits more and more every year. In fact, research by comparison sit MoneySuperMarket found that the average cost of Christmas rose to £1,811.70 per household last year. But there are ways you can save throughout the year to cut the cost of the holiday, from savings challenges to buying items at a discount. Here, The Sun's money team have shared all the ways they're cutting costs this Christmas and their top money saving tips. Lana Clements, Sun Savers editor said Being super organised with Christmas and having an idea of expenses helps spread the cost and takes some of the pressure off the big day. She added: "I will be doing stockings for my two children as usual this year and have already started collecting things that can be used as fillers - I simply buy as and when I see suitable bargains. "I am also looking at buying a toy advent calendar and taking out the gifts to use as fillers which is a great way to make some savings. READ MORE SUN STORIES "Hampers are a great gift for hard-to-buy family members. And making your own is far cheaper than ready made. I take advantage of deals and offers in the supermarkets now to stockpile items and tailor to the tastes of the chosen recipient."
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Georgia QB Carson Beck's status for Sugar Bowl uncertain as he considers treatment options on elbowBaker Mayfield has equaled his personal best for touchdown passes in a season , and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are riding a three-game winning streak to top the NFC South. The quarterback is gunning for a fourth straight division title with the Bucs (7-6) and believes they need to up their game to not only secure a playoff spot but also to make a significant run in the NFL postseason. "We will take wins. I don’t really care how it looks," Mayfield remarked following a messy 28-13 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, which pushed the Bucs above. 500 as they aim to recover from a slump where they dropped five of six matchups. Saints facing Derek Carr decision as Spencer Rattler sees starting QB chance emerge Saquon Barkley faces tough MVP reality as Eagles RB inches closer to record "But offensively, we will have to be a lot more consistent for us to be able to make this push that we want to do, and we know that," Mayfield added. "There is a lot of ball left, and we have to continue to get better." Against the Raiders, Mayfield threw for 295 yards and three touchdowns but also had three turnovers in the first half, allowing Las Vegas to remain in contention until the final quarter. For the third consecutive year, the Bucs find themselves needing a late-season surge to escape a midseason downturn and clinch a postseason berth. Mayfield has now thrown 28 TDs, matching his total from last year when he revived his career with Tampa Bay. The Bucs, boasting a 7-1 record in December/January games since last season, remain the only NFC team to have clinched playoff spots consecutively over the past four years. "We’ve got four weeks to play. We’re happy to be playing meaningful football in December. We understand what that means," coach Todd Bowles said. "We have to go out every week and try to squeeze out these games, but it feels good." Although the Bucs are leading the NFC South, their lead is slim. The Atlanta Falcons, who have lost four consecutive games, are at 6-7, while the New Orleans Saints are at 5-8. The Carolina Panthers are the other team in the division at 3-10. It'll be difficult for the Bucs to land a wildcard spot if they fail to win the NFC South, with the Minnesota Vikings (11-2), Green Bay Packers (9-4), and Washington Commanders (8-5) all doing well. Only four teams in the NFL have already secured a playoff spot: the Kansas City Chiefs (12-1), Buffalo Bills (10-3), Detroit Lions (12-1), and Philadelphia Eagles (11-2). Tampa Bay's next clash is against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday before a trip to Dallas to face the Cowboys on December 22. Then comes two crucial games against the Panthers (December 29) and the Saints (January 5). Want to watch more live sports? Peacock has your favorite sports, shows, and more all in one place. Peacock offers plans starting at $7.99 so you can stream live sports like NFL, Premier League, and Big Ten Football.
$1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? $229 per second? Sports is loaded with money oddities If Juan Soto replicates his 2024 performance throughout his $765 million, 15-year deal with the Mets, he'll make roughly $1.2 million for every home run he hits. He's hardly the only superstar athlete earning outrageous sums for each of his accomplishments. Some NFL quarterbacks make more than $3 million per game. Stephen Curry could make roughly $161,000 per 3-pointer. This past regular season, Lionel Messi earned $229 for every second he was on the field with Inter Miami. Is the College Football Playoff bracket fair? Here are some tweaks that would have changed things The committee that chose the 12 contenders for college football’s national title was only worried about ranking the teams. Where those teams landed in the bracket was based on a formula created by conference commissioners. That jumbled up the pairings and made a strong case for tinkering in the future. Some possible tweaks, like reseeding after the first round or not giving conference champions automatic byes, would have resulted in a vastly different tournament this year, Belichick says he's had 'good conversations' with UNC chancellor amid Tar Heels' coaching search Former New England Patriots coach and six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick says he had “a couple of good conversations” with North Carolina Chancellor Lee Roberts amid his discussions about the Tar Heels’ head-coaching job. Belichick appeared on ESPN's “The Pat McAfee Show" on Monday. He said he had spent the 11 months since his departure from the Patriots taking a “longer look” at the college level. He said he had learned a lot and had “a couple of good conversations" with Roberts. UNC fired the program's all-time winningest coach in Mack Brown last month. Cowboys set to host Bengals under open roof after falling debris thwarted that plan against Texans ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The roof at the home of the Dallas Cowboys has opened without incident and will stay that way for a Monday night meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals. It will be the first game with the roof open at AT&T Stadium since Oct. 30, 2022. The roof was supposed to be open three weeks ago for Houston’s 34-10 victory on another Monday night. A large piece of metal and other debris fell roughly 300 feet to the field as the retractable roof was opening. The roof was then closed for that game. Tennessee grabs No. 1 in AP Top 25 after shakeup; No. 3 Iowa State has highest ranking since 1950s Tennessee is the new No. 1 in men's college basketball after a massive shakeup in the AP Top 25. The Vols are No. 1 for the first time since the 2018-19 season. Auburn remained No. 2 and No. 3 Iowa State has its highest ranking since 1956-57. Kentucky rounds out the top five. Tennessee is off to its best start since opening the 2000-01 season 9-0. Georgia QB Carson Beck's status for Sugar Bowl uncertain as he considers treatment options on elbow ATLANTA (AP) — Quarterback Carson Beck’s status for No. 2 Georgia’s Sugar Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal is uncertain after he suffered an elbow injury in Saturday’s Southeastern Conference championship game win over Texas. Georgia announced Monday there is no timetable on Beck’s return as he and his family explore treatment options. Georgia coach Kirby Smart said Sunday the team was awaiting results of tests. The school did not announce details of the injury. Punter Brett Thorson will need season-ending surgery after injuring his non-kicking leg. Backup Gunner Stockton likely would start in the Sugar Bowl if Beck is unable to play. Another final-second victory puts the Chiefs in prime spot to secure AFC's No. 1 seed: Analysis A thunderous doink helped the Kansas City Chiefs gain some breathing room in the race for the No. 1 seed in the AFC after the Buffalo Bills fell short despite Josh Allen’s spectacular performance. The fight for the top spot in the NFC stayed close as the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles kept pace with the Detroit Lions. Four weeks remain in the NFL regular season to determine the playoff picture. There’s a clear leader in the fight for the AFC’s bye. The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs are 12-1 and in excellent position to secure home-field advantage throughout the playoffs after a 19-17 win with a last-second field goal over the Los Angeles Chargers. No. 19 Tennessee back in women's AP Top 25 after year out of poll; UCLA, UConn remain 1-2 Tennessee is back in the AP Top 25 at No. 19, ending the school’s longest drought in the 48-year history of the women’s basketball poll. The Lady Vols (7-0) had not been ranked since Nov. 27, 2023, a span of 22 polls. Since the rankings began in 1976, Tennessee has been in the Top 25 in 779 of 870 total weeks. UCLA, UConn and South Carolina remain the top three teams and Oklahoma has cracked the top 10. Georgia Tech and N.C. State entered the rankings while Illinois, Louisville and Alabama fell out. College football transfer portal opens as Oklahoma's Arnold, other top players look for a move The college football transfer portal has opened a day after the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff field was released. The portal period closes on Dec. 28. Oklahoma QB Jackson Arnold, Texas State running back Ismail Mahdi, Miami (Ohio) wide receiver Reggie Virgil and Ohio State QB Devin Brown were among the first players who entered the portal. The sophomore Arnold passed for 1,984 yards with 16 touchdowns and six interceptions and ran for 560 yards and four scores at Oklahoma. Mahdi led the nation with 2,169 all-purpose yards last season. Brown entered the transfer portal after three years as a backup. Saquon Barkley is chasing Eric Dickerson's NFL season rushing record. Can he do it? PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is closing in on the NFL season rushing record. Barkley set the Eagles' franchise record when he rushed for 124 yards and pushed his season total to 1,623 yards in a win against Carolina. Barkley also maintained his pace to break Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards, set in 1984 with the Los Angeles Rams. Barkley is averaging 124.8 yards per game. At that pace and with one more game to play than Dickerson had, Barkley would become the top single-season rusher in NFL history. He needs 483 yards over the final four games to top Dickerson’s 40-year-old record. Barkley is on pace for 2,122 yards, just 17 yards beyond Dickerson’s 2,105 total.
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Percentages: FG .440, FT .926. 3-Point Goals: 10-27, .370 (Byrd 4-5, Gonsalves 3-9, Berrett 2-7, Bieker 1-4, Riley 0-2). Team Rebounds: 5. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 4 (Ariyibi 3, Rainwater). Turnovers: 14 (Ariyibi 3, Rainwater 3, Byrd 2, Gonsalves 2, Riley 2, Bieker, Misic). Steals: 5 (Bieker 2, Ariyibi, Byrd, Riley). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .556, FT .550. 3-Point Goals: 8-17, .471 (Washington 3-6, Jones 2-2, Barbee 1-1, Martindale 1-2, Adams 1-3, Beard 0-1, Brinson 0-1, Cain 0-1). Team Rebounds: 4. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 5 (Jones 3, Fofana 2). Turnovers: 11 (Jones 3, Adams 2, Beard, Brinson, Fofana, Fuller, Martindale, Washington). Steals: 7 (Barbee 2, Jones 2, Washington 2, Adams). Technical Fouls: None. A_138 (7,321).Actress Regina Daniels has shared pictures and video from her and Ned Nwoko's visit to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs Regina Daniels also shared a clip of her addressing prominent people at the ministry The actress' post comes hours after her response to a video Ned Nwoko's Moroccan wife shared online PAY ATTENTION: Follow our WhatsApp channel to never miss out on the news that matters to you! Nollywood actress Regina Daniels recently stirred reactions after posting pictures and videos of her and her husband's courtesy visit to the Ministry of Affairs and Poverty Elimination. In one of the clips she shared, minister Nentawe Yilwatd gushed about Regina's beauty in his welcome speech to her and Ned. A video also showed Regina stating that the distribution of rice was not enough to alleviate poverty in the country. Not stopping there, Regina, who recently bagged a political appointment , posted slow-motion clips of her and her husband. PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app! Captioning the pictures, Regina wrote in a caption, Read also Ned Nwoko, Moroccan wife Laila display affection, Regina Daniels reacts: "Competition has started" "We paid a visit to the Federal ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and poverty Alleviation. It was absolutely refreshing hearing the newly appointed Minister Nentawe Yilwatda speak. His Visions are in alignment with what I also believe is the way forward to curbing poverty in Nigeria." Slide the post below to see the pictures and video Regina Daniels shared below: Regina Daniels' video comes after her response to Ned's Moroccan wife, Laila, who declared he was hers forever. People react to Regina Daniels' post Legit.ng captured some of the comments that trailed Regina Daniels' post, read them below: onyedika_justice: "Hope you are allowing papa have time with your co-wives, this one you dey follow am everywhere forgetting that there are 6 other wives." izunna_usd: "Fyn way enter government any how either by marriage birth or immigration." daydablaky1: "So na you they pepper Laila inside house , she was there before you as she said Respect is beautiful things." Read also Sarah Martins addresses newly released movie with Yul Edochie amid backlash: "No space for 3rd wife" sholade84: "What you did yesterday was so uncalled for. Why that scarcism on Laila's page. How many times Laila has commented whenever you post you and your husband. Always stay on your lane and respect Laila's moment with una hubby. Jealousy is dealing with you seriously. Radarada." Ned Nwoko attends event with Laila Legit.ng also reported that the politician and Laila Charani turned heads on social media. Ned and Laila attended an international conference in Abuja as the senator was opportune to deliver a speech. Fans Ned's second wife, Regina Daniels, made their observations on the type of events he chooses to attend with each of his wives. PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy! Source: Legit.ngCHARLESTOWN, R.I. – Bruce E. Losty, 89, of Charlestown, R.I., formerly of Cheshire, Conn. loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully. Bruce was born in West Haven, Conn., son of the late Mary Jane Darragh and Edward William Losty of West Haven, Conn. He graduated from Hillhouse High. Bruce was predeceased by his wife Joan, eldest child Robert, and granddaughter Michelle. He is survived by his sister Elaine Quinn; and his children, Susan and Bill Sharkey of Charlestown, R.I., Kevin Losty, partner Lisa Hansen, of Warren, Vt., Elizabeth and Jeff Durkin, of Shrewsbury, Mass., Ann and Christopher Lento, of Kennebunkport, Maine, and Anne W. Losty, of Wallingford, Conn. He was blessed with 10 additional grandchildren, Katie Losty, Matthew, Michael (Annabella) and Nicholas (Allison) Sharkey, Kyle Losty, Jaime and Jack Durkin, Maggie, Collin, and Molly Lento; and great-grandson Henri Sharkey. Bruce was president/owner of Bruce E. Losty Office Systems for 38 years. He served as president of the Business Technology Association (formerly NOMDA) and remained an active member for 33 years. He was on the board of directors of Saint Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury, Conn., and United Way of Waterbury, Conn. He traveled the world, at first with his wife Joan, later with his grandchildren, forging many new friends and memories along the way, until he was 88. For the full obituary, service information and online condolences, please visit buckler-johnston.com.