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Major Drilling Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results, Building on Robust Net Cash PositionSpurs boss Postecoglou was booed and heckled by a frustrated away end at the Vitality Stadium, having seen his toothless side condemned to defeat by Dean Huijsen’s 17th-minute header. The Australian refused to go into detail about the heated exchange but said he understood the supporters’ emotional reaction. “I didn’t like what was being said because I’m a human being but you’ve got to cop it,” said Postecoglou, whose team have won only one of their last six games in all competitions. “I’ve been around long enough to know that when things don’t go well you’ve got to understand the frustration and the disappointment. “They’re rightly disappointed tonight because we’ve let a game of football get away from us. I’m OK with all that. “They’re disappointed and rightly so. They gave me some direct feedback, which I guess is taken onboard. “All I can say is, I’m really disappointed with tonight and I’m determined to get it right and I will keep fighting until we do.” Asked what was said by the travelling support, Postecoglou replied: “Probably not for here, mate.” Tottenham began brightly in Dorset but created little during the 90 minutes and were fortunate not to lose by a bigger margin. Bournemouth midfielder Ryan Christie struck a post and the impressive hosts failed to capitalise on a host of other chances to put the result beyond doubt. Spurs dropped below the Cherries, into 10th position, ahead of Sunday’s London derby at home to high-flying Chelsea following the latest setback in a patchy season so far. To compound a miserable evening for the injury-hit north London club, defender Ben Davies limped out of his 300th Premier League appearance and faces a spell on the sidelines. “It looks like he’s done his hamstring,” said Postecoglou. “Him and Radu (Dragusin) have played every game, it’s the one sort of position we can’t rotate. “He’ll obviously be out for a period of time now, we’ll just have to wait and see how long it is. “It’s kind of the consequence of us having the squad we have at the moment.” Match-winner Huijsen became Bournemouth’s youngest Premier League goalscorer by nodding in Marcus Tavernier’s corner. The Spain Under-21 defender, who is aged 19 years and 235 days, was making only his third top-flight start since a summer switch from Juventus, in place of the injured Marcos Senesi. Cherries boss Andoni Iraola said: “Dean has shown from the beginning that he is someone with confidence in himself. With the injury of Marcos, for sure he will have to play more. “It’s a very good win. I liked especially the second half; the first half we were playing decently, we were not conceding chances but probably we were not being a threat as we’ve been in the second one. “Now we will not regret it because we finished winning but when we started missing the chances in the second half it was a dangerous moment. Luckily for us, we could finish the job.” Speaking about Senesi, who sustained a quad injury in Saturday’s 4-2 win at Wolves, Iraola said: “It’s quite significant so probably he will be out for some time but we still have to do more assessment.”Tottenham joins list of top Premier League teams to lose at Bournemouth as fans jeer Postecoglou
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Report: UCF HC Gus Malzahn to become Florida State OCThe Gophers football team resembled its fan base in one respect this week. Current players sat down to watch as their predecessors put together highlight after highlight in Minnesota’s 31-26 upset of Penn State in 2019. The positive plays were plentiful. Tanner Morgan’s three touchdown passes, including a 66-yard catch and run from Rashod Bateman to open the game; Mariano Sori-Marin’s pressure to force a lofted pass on Antoine Winfield’s second interception of the game; Tyler Johnson’s fighting off pass interference to make a one-handed catch on a 38-yard score; Chris Autman-Bell taking a screen pass and making multiple Nittany Lions miss on a 21-yard TD; Esezi Otomewo’s big sack; and Jordan Howden’s game-sealing pick. With fourth-ranked Penn State coming into Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday, the Gophers will look to pull off another upset. Their use of highlights fulfills one of their mottos: Embracing the past to create our future. Minnesota (6-4, 4-3 Big Ten) will need to collect a similar amount of big plays and turnovers to pull off an upset as an 11-point underdog to the Nittany Lions (9-1, 6-1). “It’s going to take our best players making plays like that,” head coach P.J. Fleck said about the 2019 victory. “Penn State’s going to say the same thing. We’re going to get their best shot. We know that. I don’t expect anything less from a James Franklin team, but we’ve got to coach them up so they get our best shot, too.” Back in 2019, the Gophers were 8-0 and ranked 13th in the nation. Penn State was also 8-0 and ranked fourth. Minnesota had not beat a ranked team up to that point and doubt remained that Minnesota could play with traditional powerhouses. After the win and fans stormed the field, the Gophers climbed the College Football Playoff rankings the next week. Five years on, it remains of the best wins of Fleck’s tenure since 2017. “That was a great moment spring-boarding us into what we have done consistently,” Fleck told the Pioneer Press. “Then just giving us that ability that we can and that mindset that we can and we will. It’s just a matter of time. A lot of things have to line up for it to happen, but that is what is so fun about it.” For the yesteryear Penn State game, Gophers defensive end Danny Striggow was a visiting recruit from Orono. He and other recruits were told not to storm the field because they were headed into the locker room postgame. “That was a cool game,” Striggow said. “... I was there as a recruit, so it’s kind of funny to look back on it, just being able to experience that as a fan and as a recruit.” Now Stiggow will play in his 50th game in maroon and gold. “(We can) look back at what they did to win that game, learn from that game and go forward and apply it,” Striggow said. Quarterback Max Brosmer said the 2019 Penn State game was the first one he watched to prepare for this year’s match-up. “I was wondering how Minnesota beat them in ’19 and what kind of things worked well for them,” Brosmer said. “... How did they execute the small details well to finish and win that game? We took away some good stuff from that game and we will use that to the best of our advantage.”Crown Royal Paints Nashville Purple During "The 58th Annual CMA Awards" Week from launch of Crown Royal 31 Year Old in Partnership with Daniel Diamond to Generous Moment on CMA Awards Stage NASHVILLE, Tenn. , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In its seventh year as the exclusive whisky partner of the CMA Awards, Crown Royal spread generosity through Music City across the week, culminating in a special announcement on Country Music's Biggest Night. Woven into the fabric of country music, Crown Royal brings people together through shared values and experiences that define the genre. This year, the brand raised the bar and 'painted the town purple' like never before with a packed presence in Nashville . To kick off the week, the award-winning whisky brand partnered with Daniel Musto of fashion brand DanielxDiamond to debut Crown Royal Aged 31 Years. Musto shared a collection of iconic looks from country music's biggest stars along with his tips for luxury western styling. The duo adorned guests with their very own custom DanielxDiamond Crown Royal jacket, a perfect accessory for CMA Awards week. Side-by-side with this rare whisky, the two icons cheers to craftsmanship, excellence and country music. Continuing the star-studded week of celebrations, Crown Royal teamed up with New Artist of the Year nominee Nate Smith and veteran-turned-country-artist Scotty Hasting to raise a glass to Crown Royal partner, CreatiVets, a non-profit organization helping veterans navigate life after service through music. Last night, Crown Royal and Smith hit the stage at "The 58th Annual CMA Awards," highlighting the story of veteran Scotty Hasting's life-changing journey from Purple Heart recipient to one of country music's own. During an intimate conversation, Hasting shared how the support of CreatiVets led to him writing his first debut single and making his first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry stage. He also recounted moments from a recent performance in Nashville . "I am so proud to be able to use music to reach people and help Veterans like myself, after returning home," said Hasting. "It's an honor to support CreatiVets and Crown Royal in their mission to continue to help people through music, too." Amid roaring applause and a standing ovation, Smith announced a $50,000 donation to CreatiVets on behalf of Crown Royal. Since the start of their partnership, Crown Royal has spearheaded efforts to raise over $370,000 in support for this cause.* "I'm humbled to put a spotlight on an organization as incredible as CreatiVets on country music's biggest stage," said Smith. "Crown Royal has been my go-to in the songwriting room and while on tour, and I've long admired their commitment to supporting veterans. Learning about CreatiVets' mission and Scotty's personal story is something I'll never forget." Crown Royal first partnered with CreatiVets in 2022, and through Crown Royal's continued commitment and support over the past two years, CreatiVets has significantly fueled their mission, nearly doubling their annual number of veterans served in 2024. The brand's support has also helped enable a thirty-five percent increase in songwriting programs, while also facilitating the launch of new chapters and community initiatives.* "As we returned to Music City for the seventh year, it was important for us to extend our presence and plant our purple flag in the heart of country music. We are proud to have celebrated the country music community from our new partnership with DanielxDiamond for Crown Royal Aged 31 to celebrating iconic artists at the 72nd Annual BMI Country Awards," said Jesse Damashek , Senior Vice President, North American Whiskeys at Diageo. "And of course, with generosity at the core of our brand we closed out the week with a memorable giveback moment. What an honor to have teamed up with Nate Smith and Scotty Hasting , to support our partner CreatiVets and highlight the incredible work they are doing for our veterans." CMA Awards viewers at home had the opportunity to join in on the generosity by scanning a QR code that appeared onscreen or by visiting https://stage.crownroyal.com/cmacreativets . Each visit to the website (including by QR code scan) on or before November 21 will result in the brand donating an additional $1 . These donations will be in addition to the $50,000 Crown Royal will contribute to CreatiVets mission.*** Crown Royal also sponsored the 72nd annual BMI Country Awards, the Creative Artist Agency watch party, and continued celebrations as a sponsor of William Morris Endeavor's official CMA Awards after party. Country stars and industry alike gathered to toast with specialty cocktails crafted exclusively for the occasions, rounding out a week of unforgettable moments. Crown Royal reminds everyone 21+ that living generously is not about what you have, but about what you give. And, most importantly, to always drink responsibly. About Crown Royal Crown Royal Canadian Whisky is the number-one selling Canadian whisky brand in the world and has a tradition as long and distinctive as its taste. Specially blended to commemorate a grand tour of Canada made by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain in 1939, Crown Royal's smooth, elegant flavor and gift-worthy presentation reflect its regal origins – it is considered the epitome of Canadian whisky. For more information, visit crownroyal.com . Crown Royal encourages all consumers to please enjoy responsibly. About Diageo North America Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker , Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness. Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DGE) and their products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information about Diageo, their people, brands, and performance, visit diageo.com . Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, DRINKiQ.com , for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice. Follow on Twitter and Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA. About the CMA Awards The first "CMA Awards Banquet and Show" was held in 1967. The following year, the CMA Awards was broadcast for the first time – making it the longest running, annual music awards program on network television. The CMA Awards have aired on ABC since 2006. ABC is the network home of the CMA Awards and CMA's other two television properties, "CMA Fest" and "CMA Country Christmas." About Nate Smith Bursting onto the scene a few short years ago, country vocal powerhouse Nate Smith has accumulated over 2 billion career streams, scored three multi-week No. 1 records ("Whiskey on You," "World on Fire" and "Bulletproof"), garnered multiple gold and platinum records, sold-out shows across the US and received numerous nominations for best new artist from the CMA Awards, ACM Awards, CMT Awards, iHeart Radio Awards and so many more. Most recently, Smith received the award for ACM New Male Artist of the Year, Billboard's Rookie of the Year and Amazon's Breakthrough Country Artist for 2024. Smith's sophomore album, California Gold, was just released and debuted Top 15 on Billboard's Country Albums Chart. About Scotty Hasting In April of 2011, former Army Infantryman with the 1st Infantry Division 4th Squadron 4th Cavalry Scotty Hasting was left fighting for his life, flying out of Afghanistan on a medivac after being shot ten times. Narrowly escaping death, Hasting is now on a mission to help anyone struggling through his music. Despite only first picking up a guitar in 2020, Hasting signed with Black River Entertainment in 2023 and has already opened for incredible artists, including Dave Grohl , Tanya Tucker , Jelly Roll, Lee Brice , Chris Janson , and more. Hasting recently partnered with Operation Democracy and represented the U.S. with multiple performances in Normandy , France , during a week-long celebration commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day . Hasting released his debut EP, I'm America (5/3), stepped into the coveted Circle for his Grand Ole Opry debut (7/28), and shared the notable release, his own special version of "Til The Last Shot's Fired" with Lee Brice and Dolly Parton (10/15) . About CreatiVets CreatiVets' is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to provide wounded veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury with opportunities to use art, music, and creative writing to heal their unseen wounds of war. Their goal is to empower veterans with tools they can use for the rest of their lives and enable them to see their own capacity for success in an arena outside the battlefield. Learn more at creativets.org . Media Contacts: DIAGEO jazmine.settles@diageo.com TAYLOR crownroyal@taylorstrategy.com For Scotty Hasting : Dawn Delvo | Black River Entertainment ddelvo@blackriverent.com **Source: CreatiVets Financial Statements ***Diageo Americas, Inc. to donate up to $1,000,000 to national and local charities between 9/7/2024 & 6/30/2025, including this initiative in support of CreatiVets. 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CROWN ROYAL JOINS FORCES WITH NATE SMITH AND SCOTTY HASTING TO SUPPORT VETERANS AS THE AWARD-WINNING WHISKY DONATES $50,000 TO CREATIVETS ON COUNTRY MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHTGoalkeepers will concede corners for time-wasting in radical new football law changesVerstappen captures 4th F1 championship after Mercedes sweep of Las Vegas Grand Prix LAS VEGAS (AP) — Max Verstappen cruised to a fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship Saturday night by finishing fifth in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Verstappen needed only to finish ahead of Lando Norris of McLaren to give Red Bull a fourth straight driver championship. The Dutchman started fifth but was already up to second by the 10th lap around the street circuit that includes the famed Las Vegas Strip. Norris, who had to score at least three points more than Verstappen to extend the championship fight, finished sixth. Verstappen needed only to finish higher than Norris to win the title, which he did with two races remaining on the season. Dartmouth sorority, two members of fraternity face charges after student who attended party drowned HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — A sorority at Dartmouth College and two members of a fraternity faces charges related to the death of a student who drowned after attending an off-campus party. The Hanover, New Hampshire police department, where Dartmouth is located, said Friday that Alpha Phi was charged with one count of facilitating an underage alcohol house. Two members of the Beta Alpha Omega face a charge of providing alcohol to a person under 21. Won Jang, 20, of Middletown, Delaware, had attended an off-campus party in July hosted by Alpha Phi sorority. Police said the alcohol was provided by Beta Alpha Omega. Tens of thousands of Spaniards protest housing crunch and high rents in Barcelona BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Tens of thousands of Spaniards are marching in downtown Barcelona to protest the skyrocketing cost of renting an apartment in the popular tourist destination. Protesters cut off traffic on main avenues in the city center, holding up homemade signs in Spanish reading “Fewer apartments for investing and more homes for living." The lack of affordable housing has become one of the leading concerns for the southern European Union country, mirroring the housing crunch across many parts of the world, including the United States. The average rent for Spain has doubled in the last decade. In cities like Barcelona, rental prices have also been driven up by short-term renters including tourists. Jason Kelce's wife announces she is pregnant with the couple's fourth child Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce's wife is announcing she's pregnant with the couple's fourth child. Kylie Kelce posted a photo on Instagram on Friday of the couple's three young daughters reacting to the news. The oldest daughter, Wyatt, appears to be cupping her head in shock. The middle daughter, Ellioette, is smiling. The youngest, Bennett, is in tears. A caption attached to the photo reads: “I feel like we captured a very accurate representation of how each of the girls feel about getting another sister. At least Ellie, mom and dad are on the same page!” Israeli-Moldovan rabbi living in UAE is missing. Israeli officials fear he may have been kidnapped DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Israeli-Moldovan rabbi living in the United Arab Emirates has gone missing, with Israeli authorities raising the suspicion he may have been kidnapped as tensions remain high with Iran. The Israeli prime minister’s office said that Zvi Kogan has been missing since noon Thursday. It said that against the backdrop of information that this was a terrorist incident, an extensive investigation has been opened in the country. Emirati officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment Saturday. State-run media in the UAE, an autocratic federation of seven sheikhdoms on the Arabian Peninsula and home to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, did not immediately report the incident. Alyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join Guardians CLEVELAND (AP) — Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in an MLB game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians. Nakken made history in 2022 when she took over as first-base coach following an ejection. A former college softball star at Sacramento State, Nakken joined the Giants in 2014 and was promoted to a spot on manager Gabe Kapler’s staff in 2020, becoming the majors’ first full-time female coach. Nakken has been hired as an assistant director within player development for the Guardians, who won the AL Central last season under first-year manager Stephen Vogt. Nakken, 34, will work with former Giants coaches Craig Albernaz and Kai Correa. Officer kills pet dog mistaken for a coyote in Massachusetts town. The owner says it was unnecessary An animal control officer shot and killed a pet dog in a Massachusetts town after mistaking it for a coyote in an incident local police are describing as a sad mix-up. Police in Northbridge, Massachusetts, say the shooting happened on Tuesday after police received a call of a report of a coyote in a residential backyard. Police say the animal control officer went into the woods to look for the coyote and found what they thought was the animal in a threatening position and shot it. The incident happened as communities around Massachusetts and the country have dealt with an uptick in interactions between coyotes and people. Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX' LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present with a new album. The Grammy winner released his sixth studio album “GNX” on Friday. The 12-track project is the rapper’s first release since 2022’s “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.” Lamar’s new album comes just months after his rap battle with Drake. The rap megastar will headline February's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The 37-year-old has experienced massive success since his debut album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” in 2012. Since then, he’s accumulated 17 Grammy wins and became the first non-classical, non-jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize. NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo sent to team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Michael B. Jordan uses timeout at women's college basketball game to sign smoldering photo LOS ANGELES (AP) — Snoop Dogg strolled in wearing a jacket with JuJu Watkins’ name and number on the front and back. Michael B. Jordan thrilled a USC female fan with an impromptu autograph during a timeout. The stars came out to the showdown between third-ranked Southern California and No. 6 Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish won 74-61 to remain undefeated in the nationally televised game. The woman held up a smoldering magazine photo of the actor and he indicated he'd sign it. 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The new reality taking shape in Syria may be in its infancy but one thing is clear – this is a moment of extreme uncertainty for the country’s people and the wider Middle East. The collapse of six decades of Baath Party rule injects further volatility into a part of the region already destabilised by continuing conflicts. Syrians are processing this historic moment while some are considering the many questions thrown up by this turning point. The end of the government led by President Bashar Al Assad has been met by a great wave of emotion that is sweeping families in Syria itself and refugee and migrant communities around the world. This is understandable; too many Syrians were treated unjustly by the security apparatus of that government, with thousands forced into exile or imprisoned amid myriad reports of inhumane treatment. Many others in Syria are apprehensive about the future, and they are right to be so. From Lebanon to Iraq and Yemen to Libya, time and again armed militias have proven that they can secure military victories. They have also proven that they often govern poorly. Speaking about Syria at IISS Manama Dialogue earlier today Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, was right when he said: “When problems get left unresolved, they get worse ... past events have shown us how important it is to support the national state.” The national state in Syria is changing rapidly and there are new centres of power in this fractured country. The main rebel group that forced Mr Al Assad’s departure – Hayat Tahrir Al Sham – now faces an acid test. It claims to be fighting for a just Syria but its roots in political and religious extremism will reassure few people, especially civilians already wary of the fearsome reputation attached to certain armed factions in the opposition coalition. The National has argued that the Syrian state must be humane, unitary and robust. The nation cannot continue as a collection of cantons under the sway of various militias and their foreign backers. Given that reality, it is incumbent upon those now on the cusp of power to be the change they claim to be – that means going beyond a mere “rebranding” and proving that they can be responsible administrators. There are signs that this may be possible. Video has emerged of Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Al Jalali leaving his home in Damascus with rebel fighters for what could be the first sit-down meeting between the insurgency’s leaders and what remains of the government. The rebels have said that Mr Al Jalali, who is regarded as a technocrat, could play a temporary supervisory role. If the rebels can work constructively with the country’s remaining institutions, thereby avoiding the mistakes seen after the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq – when the entire state and military were dismantled, leaving behind a dangerous political vacuum – then a better Syria is, perhaps, possible. But there is a formidable list of problems and potential threats to be addressed. Decades-old wounds in Syrian society need healing. Syria’s economy is broken, its currency devalued and unemployment is rife. The trade in illegal drugs has flourished for many years. Many Syrians rely on aid to survive and thousands are fleeing across the border into Lebanon, a country that has been attacked and invaded by neighbouring Israel. Potential Israeli moves into Syria would be disastrous. In addition, the UN Security Council heard three days ago that Syria’s reported destruction or conversion of chemical warfare agents remains unverified. Sudden change in Syria is here and must be reckoned with. A renewed war between opposition factions and the Kurdish-led forces in north-eastern Syria, an extremist quasi-administration in Damascus or indiscriminate revenge carried out against government loyalists would all be catastrophic for Syria. Although it is Syria’s people who must decide their future, the international community must rethink its policy of disengagement and be ready to support peace and reconstruction efforts. There must be hope that Syrians are able to take their fate into their own hands again. Now may be a moment of uncertainty, but very quickly the time will come for the serious business of restoring Syria to its rightful place as a peaceful, stable and indispensable part of the Arab world.Democratic lawmakers threaten to derail UAE arms sales over support for RSF in Sudan: Report
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Content Delivery Network Market Accelerating Seamless Digital Content DistributionHiking apps prompt warnings after separate rescues from B.C.'s backcountryAlexander Ludwig spent years of his life cold, covered in mud and fake blood, in full costume, swinging an axe or a sword in his role as the ferocious Bjorn Ironside on the acclaimed series Vikings. But the discomfort he experienced there was nothing compared to what he faced on his new series, the post-acocalyptic drama Earth Abides. But instead of being taxing on his body, his role as loner Ish in the haunting six-part series took its toll mentally and emotionally. His character spends the early part of the series totally and utterly alone. “It was the hardest thing I had ever done,” Ludwig, who also starred in The Hunger Games, tells STM from his home in Austin, Texas. “I knew this was going to be tough, but nothing before — and I don’t think anything I will ever do after this — comes close. “Vikings was physically one of the hardest things I ever did — it was such an uncomfortable show — but this, on an emotional level, I knew it was going to require all of me. And the places I had to go emotionally . . . It was crazy what was demanded of me, especially in that first episode. Earth Abides adds to a recent smorgasbord of dystopian, post-apocalypse shows. Turn on the TV and you could be forgiven for thinking it’s the end of the world: The Walking Dead, The Last Of Us, Silo, Fallout, heck, even The Handmaid’s Tale. A pessimistic person — which, let’s face it, is a lot of us living through these uncertain times — could be excused for thinking these shows are some sort of twisted road map for our survival. But if you think this series is just another in a long line of harrowing tales of broken worlds and broken spirits, you’d be mistaken: Ludwig wants viewers with apocalypse fatigue to know that Earth Abides hits different notes. In this, Ludwig’s character is not fighting zombies or half-alive fungus-ridden monsters. He’s trying to survive in a world that has been all but wiped out by an unspecified pandemic. Given what we’ve all been through these past few years, it is a terrifying proposition that hits close to home. As the series begins, Ish has been in and out of a coma for weeks after being bitten by a venomous snake at his remote cabin in the woods. He emerges from his fever to find an empty and eerily quiet world. As he wanders through deserted towns, sighting bodies that have fallen where they stood, a realisation dawns on him — he might be the only person on Earth left alive. “Look, I love the monster shows as much as the next guy, and I love all those post-apocalypse series — I totally get it,” Ludwig says. “But this just isn’t that, remotely. This is actually (more about): what would actually happen if a pandemic wiped out 98 per cent of the population and you had to start again? “What is life? What is important in life? And at a time when I feel like we are more divided than most of us would like to believe, if there’s any message that I hope gets through from the show, it’s the importance of each other, and our community.” In the series, after being on his own for what feels like an eternity, Ish realises there is at least one other person living nearby who has also survived the mysterious plague: a woman named Emma, played by Jessica Frances Dukes. He sees smoke from a chimney at a home nearby and it’s a glimmer of hope. In a recent interview , Ludwig admitted that after he was cast, he reached out to Hollywood actor Will Smith, who famously shot the 2007 film I Am Legend, which mines similar territory, saying he felt that he was “the only person who could possibly understand” what it was like to film that first episode over four weeks with no other co-stars. Before Ish meets Emma, he does have one other companion: a stray dog called Lucky whom he befriends on his travels. Ludwig says it was a relief to finally have a co-star, even one that couldn’t speak back. “I think it made it so much easier for me to convey (the loneliness that Ish is feeling), because that is what I was actually feeling at the time — and I didn’t expect that,” he explains. “I was the only actor on that set, and it’s not like I got time to talk to the crew — we were ‘go, go, go’ — so I really did feel totally and utterly alone. When I finally got Lucky, I felt the way Ish felt — I was relieved.” Earth Abides feels as though it has come along at precisely the right time, as the world navigates this post-COVID, politically unstable period. For Ludwig, who is phenomenal in that eerie first episode, it felt particularly prescient, and as though his own life had come full circle. “I’d be willing to bet that most of us have asked that question: what would I have done if COVID took out everybody?” he says. “And that is what we are exploring in the show: this is about people. There are no zombies, no monsters, it’s all about what you do if you had to start again.” As Ludwig explains, Ish is a solitary guy who loves being by himself — until it’s forced on him. “The next thing he has to do is fight for the survival of himself, and humanity, and he goes in search of others,” he says. “We explore what happens when another tribe comes in and somebody on that tribe wants to destroy everything you have built, and what happens when the animals take back the earth that belonged to them.” Just like his character, Ludwig’s life was changed irreversibly by COVID-19. “During the pandemic, my wife and I met, and within nine months we were married. It just kind of expedited the process for all of the life changes,” he explains. They now have two children together. When the script for Earth Abides first crossed his desk, he was emerging from that strange and intense period of his life. “I think there will always be some sort of trauma that everyone experienced through the pandemic, and I know the lockdown was not easy, especially in Australia,” he muses. “In Canada (where the series was filmed) it was similar.” Ludwig explains, “I was in the middle of filming Bad Boys 4 (Ride Or Die) when I got a call from my manager saying ‘(the show’s executive producer) Michael Wright is very interested in you playing Ish’. “He liked my work on Vikings, where I got to show this tremendous arc from the ages of early teens to forties. “I always thought there was no way I would ever have the chance to do something like that again. Of course, fate would have it that that was exactly what I got to do again (with this show), but on a totally different level.” Earth Abides is based on the 1949 sci-fi novel of the same name by George R. Stewart. Ludwig had not read it until he was approached about the show, but when he did, he “fell totally in love with it — it was almost biblical, and I couldn’t believe it was written in 1949”. Ludwig felt an intense personal connection to the story, partly because his life was ticking along almost in parallel to that of his character’s. “It really was the gift of gifts for any actor,” he says of his role. “I have been very lucky (in the parts I have played), but I don’t know, in a really crazy turn of fate, my personal life was parallel to this story. “My wife was eight and a half months pregnant just as Emma (who strikes up a relationship with Ludwig’s character) was pregnant and about to give birth. My wife was back in Texas. “Without giving too much away, when something very, very pivotal happened to my son in the show, my actual son was born.” But the coincidences didn’t stop there. “We shot this in my hometown of Vancouver, Canada, and there were scenes that were 10 minutes from my high school and where I lived with my family. It was crazy, this shoot,” he adds. “I drew from all of it, and my connection to Jessica (who plays Emma) was so strong.” They sparked up a close friendship during filming, leaning on one another during many of their emotionally fraught scenes. “She is phenomenal, and not just as an actor,” he says. “I said to her, ‘This is going to change your life’, because people are going to watch her and go, ‘holy s..., this woman is just a force’. “Like Emma, my wife is a super mum, and she was doing all of this on her own while I was getting to live my dream in Vancouver. I saw so much of her in Jessica. I just felt like there were so many things that I was playing off from my real life. “It just became a really, really introspective performance from me.” It all added up to a once-in-a-lifetime filming experience for Ludwig. And though he went to some admittedly “tough” places for his performance, he feels fortunate to have been given the experience. “I don’t know if it’s healthy to think about this (type of thing) all the time, and I do go there more often than I probably should,” he admits. “Like, what does it all mean? “But that’s the beauty in this show: it might take you there for a second, but then it shows you that what it all means is that we are here to be with each other and to experience this beautiful world together.”
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Five Mohila Awami League leaders arrestedQuick Links Company overview and brief history A company born from mergers Current products include aircraft, ships, and other weapons systems Impressive financial performance in recent years While the vast majority of the world's largest defense contractors are located in the United States and service the world's highest-spending military and the majority of its allies, there are a few defense contractors across Europe that still play a major role in global defense production. On the continent, Airbus Defense plays a major role in the arms manufacturing industry, especially when it comes to helicopters . Get all the latest aviation news from Simple Flying! The Italian defense contractor Leonardo also plays an important role , even providing some services to the United States Armed Forces. In the United Kingdom, the defense industry was extensively fractured following WWII, with many different manufacturers having thrived during the wartime production period. However, once the conflict was over, there was a major void in the market, with an oversupply of manufacturers and much weaker demand for military aircraft and other weapons systems with the conflict coming to an end. As a result, the British defense industry underwent an extensive period of corporate consolidation, in which several mergers and acquisitions slowly lowered the number of defense contractors in the United Kingdom. Electronic warfare drones will be a huge asset on the modern battlefield. Today, BAE Systems is Britain's largest and most important defense contractor While some contractors attempted to either enter the commercial manufacturing space or market their products abroad, the majority failed to achieve the level of financial stability needed to continue independent operations. As a result, further consolidation continued until the twenty-first century, where only one true dominant player remains in the United Kingdom's defense manufacturing industry. Formed from the merger of multiple different manufacturers over the years, today's BAE Systems is one of the largest arms manufacturers worldwide. Let's take a deeper look at this massive company, the products it sells on the market today and examine its continued financial success. Company overview and brief history According to an analysis from Defense News , BAE Systems is the seventh-largest defense contractor in the world today, and its importance in the European market is only continuing to grow. The following table demonstrates the ten largest defense contractors worldwide, according to their revenues from 2023. Defense contractor: Country of origin: 2023 revenue (billion, USD): Lockheed Martin United States $64.6 Aviation Industry Corporation of China China $44.9 RTX Corporation United States $40.6 Northrop Grumman United States $35.1 General Dynamics United States $33.6 Boeing United States $32.6 BAE Systems United Kingdom $27.5 China State Shipbuilding Corporation China $21.1 China North Industries Group China $16.6 L3Harris Technologies United States $15.5 As we can immediately tell from this graphic, BAE Systems is the largest defense contractor in Europe and is one of the only ones globally that stands toe to toe in scale with the major contractors from the United States and China. The company currently employs over 90,000 people across the globe. A company born from mergers BAE Systems today is a massive multinational aerospace, defense, and cybersecurity-oriented conglomerate that remains headquartered in London. The company's primary markets for product sales unsurprisingly include the United Kingdom and multiple other European nations, but its US subsidiary, BAE Systems Inc., is a major defense contractor for the United States Armed Forces. Other major customers have historically included Saudi Arabia, Australia, Canada, India, and Japan. The company as it stands today was founded in 1999 when it entered the market following the merger of British Aerospace and Marconi Electronic Systems. The company also emerged as the successor to de Havilland, Hawker Siddeley, and Supermarine, all British aircraft manufacturers with storied heritages. The Irish flag carrier had humble beginnings. The company has expanded through acquisitions over the years, including that of US-based United Defense and Armor Holdings, and has also diverted its shares in multiple major joint ventures, including Airbus. The company later became a key partner in multiple major aircraft programs, including the F-35 Lightning II and Eurofighter Typhoon, as well as multiple different submarine and ship classes for the Royal Navy. Current products include aircraft, ships, and other weapons systems BAE Systems today specializes in the production of multiple types of next-generation military weapons systems and other equipment. Its most important product in the aerospace sector is the Eurofighter Typhoon , which it produces through a joint venture with Airbus and Leonardo, where it maintains a 33% stake. The aircraft is a major partner in the F-35 Lightning II program as well, which remains a major piece of air superiority strategy for global air forces. The organization also produces several trainer aircraft, including the popular Hawk , and it is currently developing the Tempest, a sixth-generation trainer aircraft set to enter service by 2035. The company also plays an important role in land-based weapons systems manufacturing , including Challenger 2 tanks and M777 Howitzer artillery. The company also produces widely distributed weapons like the SA80 assault rifle, according to Defense Procurement International . The company plays an important role in naval manufacturing, including the production of Astute-class submarines, Type 26 frigates, and Dreadnought-class submarines. Impressive financial performance in recent years Despite a relatively lukewarm financial performance this year, BAE Systems, a publicly traded company, has achieved fairly impressive returns in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the beginning of 2020, nearly five years ago, the company has seen stock prices rise by over 100%, with sales booming amid a period of extended global conflict.
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Will Adam Thielen Play in Week 13? NFL Injury Status, News & UpdatesReport: UCF HC Gus Malzahn to become Florida State OCThe Golden Hurricane lost to South Florida 63-30 on Saturday, dropping their record to 3-8. The school's decision concludes Wilson's two-year tenure with a 7-16 record, including 3-12 in American Athletic Conference play. “With the rapidly evolving landscape of college athletics, we know the importance of positioning our football program and athletic department to thrive and excel in the upcoming years,” athletic director Justin Moore said in a statement. “Our standard will be to play in bowl games every season, compete for conference titles, and build a program that everyone connected to the Golden Hurricane will be proud of." Wilson spent six years as Indiana’s head coach, going 26-47 from 2011 to 2016. He then joined Urban Meyer’s staff at Ohio State and stayed on under Meyer’s successor, Ryan Day, before taking over at Tulsa. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballDelta not owing new minimum wage — Commissioner
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