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Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who tried to restore virtue to the White House after the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, then rebounded from a landslide defeat to become a global advocate of human rights and democracy, has died. He was 100 years old . The Carter Center said the 39th president died Sunday afternoon, more than a year after entering hospice care , at his home in Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died in November 2023, lived most of their lives. The center said he died peacefully, surrounded by his family. As reaction poured in from around the world, President Joe Biden mourned Carter’s death, saying the world lost an “extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian” and he lost a dear friend. Biden cited Carter’s compassion and moral clarity, his work to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless and advocacy for the disadvantaged as an example for others. “To all of the young people in this nation and for anyone in search of what it means to live a life of purpose and meaning – the good life – study Jimmy Carter, a man of principle, faith, and humility,” Biden said in a statement. “He showed that we are a great nation because we are a good people – decent and honorable, courageous and compassionate, humble and strong.” Biden said he is ordering a state funeral for Carter in Washington. A moderate Democrat, Carter ran for president in 1976 as a little-known Georgia governor with a broad grin, effusive Baptist faith and technocratic plans for efficient government. His promise to never deceive the American people resonated after Richard Nixon’s disgrace and U.S. defeat in southeast Asia. “If I ever lie to you, if I ever make a misleading statement, don’t vote for me. I would not deserve to be your president,” Carter said. Carter’s victory over Republican Gerald Ford, whose fortunes fell after pardoning Nixon, came amid Cold War pressures, turbulent oil markets and social upheaval over race, women’s rights and America’s role in the world. His achievements included brokering Mideast peace by keeping Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at Camp David for 13 days in 1978. But his coalition splintered under double-digit inflation and the 444-day hostage crisis in Iran. His negotiations ultimately brought all the hostages home alive, but in a final insult, Iran didn’t release them until the inauguration of Ronald Reagan, who had trounced him in the 1980 election. Humbled and back home in Georgia, Carter said his faith demanded that he keep doing whatever he could, for as long as he could, to try to make a difference. He and Rosalynn co-founded The Carter Center in 1982 and spent the next 40 years traveling the world as peacemakers, human rights advocates and champions of democracy and public health. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, Carter helped ease nuclear tensions in North and South Korea, avert a U.S. invasion of Haiti and negotiate cease-fires in Bosnia and Sudan. By 2022, the center had monitored at least 113 elections around the world. Carter was determined to eradicate guinea worm infections as one of many health initiatives. Swinging hammers into their 90s, the Carters built homes with Habitat for Humanity. The common observation that he was better as an ex-president rankled Carter. His allies were pleased that he lived long enough to see biographers and historians revisit his presidency and declare it more impactful than many understood at the time. Propelled in 1976 by voters in Iowa and then across the South, Carter ran a no-frills campaign. Americans were captivated by the earnest engineer, and while an election-year Playboy interview drew snickers when he said he “had looked on many women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times,” voters tired of political cynicism found it endearing. The first family set an informal tone in the White House, carrying their own luggage, trying to silence the Marine Band’s traditional “Hail to the Chief" and enrolling daughter, Amy, in public schools. Carter was lampooned for wearing a cardigan and urging Americans to turn down their thermostats. But Carter set the stage for an economic revival and sharply reduced America's dependence on foreign oil by deregulating the energy industry along with airlines, trains and trucking. He established the departments of Energy and Education, appointed record numbers of women and nonwhites to federal posts, preserved millions of acres of Alaskan wilderness and pardoned most Vietnam draft evaders. Emphasizing human rights , he ended most support for military dictators and took on bribery by multinational corporations by signing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. He persuaded the Senate to ratify the Panama Canal treaties and normalized relations with China, an outgrowth of Nixon’s outreach to Beijing. But crippling turns in foreign affairs took their toll. When OPEC hiked crude prices, making drivers line up for gasoline as inflation spiked to 11%, Carter tried to encourage Americans to overcome “a crisis of confidence.” Many voters lost confidence in Carter instead after the infamous address that media dubbed his “malaise" speech, even though he never used that word. After Carter reluctantly agreed to admit the exiled Shah of Iran to the U.S. for medical treatment, the American Embassy in Tehran was overrun in 1979. Negotiations to quickly free the hostages broke down, and then eight Americans died when a top-secret military rescue attempt failed. Carter also had to reverse course on the SALT II nuclear arms treaty after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan in 1979. Though historians would later credit Carter's diplomatic efforts for hastening the end of the Cold war, Republicans labeled his soft power weak. Reagan’s “make America great again” appeals resonated, and he beat Carter in all but six states. Born Oct. 1, 1924, James Earl Carter Jr. married fellow Plains native Rosalynn Smith in 1946, the year he graduated from the Naval Academy. He brought his young family back to Plains after his father died, abandoning his Navy career, and they soon turned their ambitions to politics . Carter reached the state Senate in 1962. After rural white and Black voters elected him governor in 1970, he drew national attention by declaring that “the time for racial discrimination is over.” Carter published more than 30 books and remained influential as his center turned its democracy advocacy onto U.S. politics, monitoring an audit of Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results. After a 2015 cancer diagnosis, Carter said he felt “perfectly at ease with whatever comes.” “I’ve had a wonderful life,” he said. “I’ve had thousands of friends, I’ve had an exciting, adventurous and gratifying existence.”The Nikkei Sustainable Development Comprehensive Survey evaluates companies across a wide range of criteria related to sustainable development, including environmental performance, social impact, corporate governance, and innovation. Ricoh's consistent top ranking in this survey reflects its strong sustainability management practices and its proactive approach to addressing global challenges such as climate change, resource conservation, and social inequality.
What truly sets Gu Ailing apart, however, is not just her talent on the slopes, but also her remarkable work ethic and determination. While many athletes might take some time to bask in the glory of a major win, Gu Ailing wasted no time in getting back to her studies at Oxford, where she is pursuing a degree in mathematics. Her ability to seamlessly balance the demands of her athletic career with her academic pursuits is nothing short of inspiring.Recently, a wave of controversy has engulfed popular hotpot chain Hai Di Lao, with allegations surfacing that some of its leaders have been mocking employees for taking bereavement leave. The issue came to light when a former employee, who wished to remain anonymous, shared their experience of being ridiculed by their superiors after requesting time off to attend a family funeral.
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Data center fires are a serious matter, as they can potentially lead to data loss, service downtime, and financial impact for the affected organization. Alibaba, being a leading player in the cloud computing and e-commerce industry, understands the critical nature of maintaining the integrity and reliability of its data centers. The company has invested heavily in building robust infrastructure and implementing stringent safety measures to prevent such incidents from occurring.ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Jojo Uga's 2-yard touchdown run capped a 24-point fourth quarter and Albany beat Hampton 41-34 on Saturday in a season finale. Jack Iuliano recovered a fumble by Malcom May at the Hampton 24, and though it took 10 plays, Uga went in for the touchdown and the game's final lead. Malcolm Mays scored on a 25-yard run for Hampton (5-7, 2-6 Coastal Athletic Association) but the PAT was blocked and Kevon Angry ran it back for Albany (4-8, 2-6), leaving Hampton with a 34-27 lead with 10 minutes remaining. Alex Jreige's 53-yard run then tied the game. Hampton led 28-0 before Van Weber threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Carter Moses with a couple minutes left in the first half. Albany added 10 points in the third quarter, including Jackson Parker's 38-yard touchdown catch. Nick Totten's pick-6 early in the fourth quarter got the Great Danes within 28-25. Weber threw for 184 yards with two scores and an interception. Jreige rushed for 110 yards. Robinson rushed for 80 yards and 21 carries and scored four times for Hampton, all in the first half. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football . Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://apnews.com/cfbtop25
As Manchester United looks to regain their competitive edge, fans will be eagerly awaiting further developments in the transfer market. With Rio Ferdinand's words echoing the sentiments of many supporters, the hope is that the club will take decisive action to address their current challenges and strive for success once again.The decision to cover rare disease drugs under medical insurance is expected to have a profound impact on individuals living with these conditions. By removing the financial barriers to treatment, patients can now focus on managing their health and well-being without worrying about the cost of medications. This will undoubtedly contribute to enhancing the overall quality of life for individuals affected by rare diseases and their families.
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VERMILLION, S.D. — Cam Miller is now the most prolific passer in North Dakota State football history. A 10-yard completion to RaJa Nelson late in the second quarter against South Dakota at the DakotaDome on Saturday gave the fifth-year senior quarterback the Bison record for most passing yards in school history. He passed the mark of 8,693 yards set by Easton Stick from 2015-18. Stick set his record in four seasons. Because of the extra year granted to players because of the COVID pandemic, Miller got five seasons as he played as a true freshman in the spring 2021 season. It's not something that Miller was focused on. The Bison lost 29-28 to USD after leading 28-17 with just over 4 minutes remaining. "I don't really have a thought right now," Miller said after the game. "I'd feel a lot better if we won, but now we have to go win a national championship." After going 10 of 22 for 174 yards, Miller now has passed for 8,810 yards in his career. It didn't look like Miller was going to be setting any records early in the game. He was sacked by Mi'Quise Grace twice on NDSU's first drive and started the game 0-for-4. His first completion came early in the second quarter and went for no gain to Bryce Lance . But after falling behind 14-0, Miller and the Bison offense found some footing in the second quarter to tie it 14-14 at the break. After his halting start, Miller went 5-for-9 for 120 yards and a touchdown the rest of the first half. He finished the first half 6 of 14 for 120 yards and a 23-yard touchdown pass to Braylon Henderson . Miller's 48-yard completion on a deep ball up the middle late in the second quarter helped set up NDSU's second touchdown, a three-yard run by Marty Brown with 26 seconds left, that tied the game 14-all. Next on the record list for Miller might be the career completions mark. He entered the game with 681 completions, trailing only Brock Jensen's 703 completions from 2010-2013. Miller finished 10 of 22 and now has 691 career completions. Miller has been limited in his running opportunities this season as NDSU focused more on featuring running backs in the ground game. Saturday was an exception, mostly out of necessity. With Brown and Barika Kpeenu bottled up by USD's stout defense, Miller was the team's leading rusher with 82 yards on 19 carries. Brown finished with 54 yards on 19 carries and Kpeenu had 28 yards on eight carries. Many of Miller's runs were scrambles out of pass plays, with the quarterback turning nothing into something with his receivers covered. But there were also more called runs as USD's defensive front was tough to move for the Bison offensive line. Miller had 12 carries for 58 yards in the second half, including a 2-yard TD run that gave NDSU a 21-17 lead in the third quarter. The Bison struggled offensively in the first quarter, not getting their initial first down of the game until 12:40 remained in the second quarter. But after falling behind 14-0, NDSU clawed back to tie the game 14-14 at the half. "I like the way we came back being down 14. We hadn't struggled like that offensively," Bison head coach Tim Polasek said. "We were trying to find our way and Cam kind of willed us back into the game." It appeared USD held NDSU to a field goal on a key drive in the fourth quarter, but safety Dennis Shorter was called for leaping on Griffin Crosa's 30-yard attempt, a personal foul that gave NDSU a first down at the Coyote 6-yard line. Two plays later, Brown went across the goal line from 1 yard out to give the Bison a 28-17 lead with 4:10 left. The college rule says if a defensive player who is inside the tackle box cannot try to block a kick by leaving his feet and leaping into the plane directly above the frame of the body of an opponent. The play was huge at the time because instead of leading only 24-17 after a field goal, NDSU scored a touchdown to go ahead 28-17. It appeared the Bison were in control with a little more than 4 minutes left, but USD staged a comeback. After seven Missouri Valley Football Conference games in which the Bison got off to solid starts, they ran into a clunker in the regular-season finale. The NDSU offense had three possessions in the first quarter, all resulting in three-and-outs. Two quarterback sacks did in NDSU's first drive after receiving the opening kickoff. Miller was stuffed on third-and-3 in the ensuing possession and two incomplete passes were part of the following possession. Nine plays, nine yards. The Coyotes, meanwhile, took a 7-0 lead after the opening 15 minutes and led 14-0 in the second quarter before the Bison rallied to tie it 14-14 at halftime. "It tells you a lot about the guys that we have in the locker room. They are super-competitive," Miller said. "I know a lot of guys are hurt from this, but yeah I was impressed by us digging back and fighting." Cornerback Jailen Duffie returned to the Bison lineup, playing with a cast on his right hand after suffering a finger injury a couple of weeks ago. ... Cornerback Jaquise Alexander , who was listed as doubtful earlier in the week, dressed after suffering a shoulder injury against Missouri State last week. ... NDSU was favored by 3.5 points, according to Bet ESPN. ... USD starting quarterback Aidan Bouman , listed as a junior all season, went through pregame Senior Day festivities. ... The Coyotes recognized 22 seniors. ... Bison senior receiver RaJa Nelson played against the Coyotes, only the fourth game in which he's played as he's battled an injury so this will count as a redshirt season. He can return next season, which head coach Tim Polasek has indicated he will. Playoff games don't count against eligibility, so Nelson can play in as many playoff games as he wishes. ... South Dakota starting cornerback Shahid Barros left the game midway through the fourth quarter after trying to tackle NDSU running back Marty Brown . Barros was wobbly and needed help getting off the field. ... The Coyotes won consecutive regular-season games against NDSU for the first time since 1978-79. USD beat the Bison in the regular season last year, but lost a quarterfinal playoff game to NDSU in Vermillion.As the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the passenger's sudden illness and subsequent passing continues, the focus remains on providing support to those affected by the tragedy and ensuring that lessons are learned to prevent similar incidents in the future. The aviation industry's commitment to safety and emergency preparedness remains unwavering, with measures in place to respond effectively to any unforeseen challenges that may arise during air travel.
This unfortunate turn of events also raises important questions about the safety and well-being of footballers at all levels of the game. While professional football is often seen as a glamorous and high-stakes industry, it is also a physically demanding and grueling profession that can take a toll on the health of players. The incident involving Fiorentina's young player serves as a stark reminder of the risks and uncertainties that come with pursuing a career in football.