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founder and owner doubled down on his decision to end the practice of endorsing presidential candidates, saying Wednesday that “It was the right decision, I am proud of the decision we made.” Bezos made the comments in a conversation with Andrew Ross Sorkin at The Dealbook Summit. The Amazon founder was the closing interview for the event, which was held at New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center. He added that when they made the decision, they knew it would cause a political firestorm, and cause some damage to the business, but that the erosion of trust that the media was facing made it a necessary decision. “We knew that this was going to be perceived in a very big way, these things punch above their weight,” he said. “You can’t do the wrong thing because you are worried about bad PR, or whatever you want to call it.” “I am very aware that the Post covers all presidents very aggressively, and will continue to cover all presidents very aggressively,” he added. He also said that he is actively working on a plan to turn around the and position it for the future. “I have a bunch of ideas, and I am working on that right now,” Bezos said, adding that he has a number of ideas. “We saved the once, this will be the second time. It needs to be put back on a good footing again. “ Bezos in 2013 for $250 million, hoping to turn the newspaper around. While the outlet has had some success in recent years, it has still struggled to keep up with the , as well as other competitors like . The presidential endorsements served as a shock to the system of the , with the editorial board having already written an endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. In an a few days after the decision was announced, Bezos argued that “Presidential endorsements do nothing to tip the scales of an election.” He added, “what presidential endorsements actually do is create a perception of bias. A perception of non-independence.” Bezos said Wednesday that “I’m a terrible owner for the from the point of view of an appearance of conflict of interest,” noting that executives from Amazon, Blue Origin and his other companies routinely meet with government officials. “The advantage I bring to the is, when they need financial resources, I am available. I am the doting parent in that regard.” But the tech executive also seemed upbeat about a second Donald Trump presidency, despite all the flamethrowing directed at him and the . “I am very optimistic this time around, I am very hopeful, he seems to have a lot of energy around reducing regulation, and if I can help him do that, I am going to help them,” he said, noting that big economic growth can help solve issues like the national debt. “I am very optimistic that President Trump is serious about this regulatory agenda, and I think he has a good chance at succeeding.” As for the question about whether Elon Musk — who is Blue Origin’s biggest competitor, with SpaceX — would use his relationship with Trump to hurt Blue Origin or Amazon, Bezos seemed unconcerned. “I take at face value what has been said, which is that he is not going to use his political power to advantage his own companies or disadvantage his competitors,” Bezos said. In fact, Bezos said that “I have had a lot of success in life not being cynical,” and hs expressed optimism about the future of AI, of interplanetary travel, robotics, and other big picture items. “We are in multiple golden ages at once. There has never been a more extraordinary moment to be alive,” he said. “We are so lucky.” THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day More from The Hollywood Reporter
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An online petition calling for a general election to be held has surpassed the number of signatures needed to trigger consideration for a debate in parliament . Created by a UK resident called Michael Westwood, the petition reads: “I would like there to be another general election. I believe the current Labour Government have gone back on the promises they laid out in the lead up to the last election.” The petition has been shared widely on social media since it was created on Wednesday and comfortably passed the 100,000-signature threshold at 9.19pm today after receiving more than 37,000 signatures in the preceding hour. Passing the mark means that the motion will now be considered for a debate in parliament although there is no guarantee that this will occur. The government website states: “Petitions which reach 100,000 signatures are almost always debated. But we may decide not to put a petition forward for debate if the issue has already been debated recently or there’s a debate scheduled for the near future. “If that’s the case, we’ll tell you how you can find out more about parliamentary debates on the issue raised by your petition. “MPs might consider your petition for a debate before it reaches 100,000 signatures.” The government will also have to respond as it has to consider all all petitions which get more receive more than 10,000 signatures. The petition caps off a difficult week for the government which has seen them take on protesting farmers due to a highly contentious decision to stop the exemption from inheritance tax on farms over £3 million. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s popularity is amongst the worst of any of his predecessors in modern times within their first year in office, with a recent poll showing the Labour party has now fallen to 25% , down 2 points since November 11, its lowest share of the vote yet. The removal of winter fuel payments , discontent over the handling of domestic riots and a controversial budget have all contributed to declining popularity. If you think @labour and @Keir_Starmer have lied about what they said they would deliver to the people if elected, let them know by signing and sharing this petition. ?????? ?????? ?????? https://t.co/ZXvXiIYM80 This means just one in four voters support the governing party, down nearly nine points since the general election in July. More in Common’s UK director Luke Tryl said that while we’re still a long way off the next election, he said it is “notable” that “a party that won a landslide less than six months ago is down 10 points and now on 25%” He also warned that while they may be topping the poll, it’s not great news for the Conservatives either. The two main parties now muster just 53% support between them. Mr Tryl added: “Part of this reflects Labour’s missteps, partly its anti-incumbency and greater volatility, but beyond that, there is a deep unhappiness with the status quo and life in modern Britain.”
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Cooper Rush is making a good case to stay as Dak Prescott's backup with CowboysThe are back from their bye this Sunday and will host the two-time defending champion in one of their toughest matchups on the schedule. Kansas City's defense is fifth in yards allowed and eighth in points allowed this season. They're especially stout against the run, allowing the third-fewest yards per game in the NFL. The Panthers' offense had one of their better performances last time out against the Giants in Munich. The Chiefs are a much better defense but the Panthers will be getting some reinforcements in the backfield this week to help against the defending champions. Rookie running back was activated from the injured reserve list on Nov. 6 and that move required the Panthers to activate him within the next 21 days. Here's the latest on his status for Week 12. Yes. Both Carolina coach Dave Canales and Brooks confirmed on Monday that he will make his NFL debut on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. "I'm excited just to be able to get back on the field and play a game that I love," Brooks said. "It's truly a blessing just to be able to get back out there and be 100% and be able to play football again." rookie RB Jonathon Brooks on his long-awaited debut, Chuba Hubbard getting paid and more: — Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) Canales clarified his role for Sunday on Friday afternoon. Chuba Hubbard, the NFL's fourth-leading rusher entering Week 12, will remain the starter but Brooks will not be limited in any way. If Hubbard gets injured or has to miss time for any reason, Brooks will step up to be the lead back. "[Hubbard] will go but we'll get Brooks out there," Canales said. Dave Canales says Jonathon Brooks will not be on a pitch count on Sunday. — Sheena Quick (@Sheena_Marie3) With Hubbard in the lead role, the Panthers are averaging more than 100 rushing yards per game. Hubbard's scored six rushing touchdowns in addition to his 818 yards this season. Here's how the team ranks league-wide: 110.0 (24th) : 4.6 (T-9th) 8 (T-17th) Hubbard will remain the No. 1 running back this week with Brooks behind him. Here's how the rest of the depth chart looks: Chuba Hubbard Jonathon Brooks Running backs Dillon Johnson and Mike Boone are also signed to the Panthers' practice squad.
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Thailand midfielder Worachit Kanitsribumphen believes that the War Elephants will have no problems taking on the Philippines on the artificial grass surface at Manila's Rizal Memorial Stadium. Thailand, who topped the Group A standings after four straight victories, are scheduled to face the Philippines in the away leg of the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Asean Cup semi-final on Friday. The Philippines reached the last four stage of the regional championship after finishing runners-up in Group B. Worachit said: "I am not saying that we won't have any problems playing on the artificial pitch, but I think we will adjust to it if we train well. I don't think it will be a cause for any major concern for us. "The Philippines have a number of foreign-based stars and their players have good potential. We need to avoid making any mistakes against them. If we can do that, I am sure we will win the away leg of the semi-final. "It is in fact good that we are playing the first game away. We can count on home support in the second leg and accomplish whatever is needed to be done. "Even if we end up with a draw on the artificial pitch, we will still have the home ground advantage in the second leg to make amends." The match will kick off at 8pm (Thai time) on Friday and will be televised live by Thai Rath TV (32), AIS Play, True Sport 2 (667) and the BG Sports channel on YouTube. Meanwhile, Thai League 1 defending champions Buriram United extended their lead to six points following a 1-0 victory over Muang Thong United on Sunday night. Guilherme Bissoli netted the winner in the 68th minute after the Kirins were reduced to ten men on 55 minutes when Theerapat Laohabut was handed his second yellow card of the night.Wide receiver Vance Spafford is one of Georgia's earliest commitments in the 2026 signing class , and he's already drawn comparisons to ex-Bulldogs wideout Ladd McConkey. The question is whether those comparisons are warranted for the four-star prospect out of Mission Viejo (Calif.). Spafford is the No. 105 player in the country and the No. 14 wide receiver in the 2026 recruiting class, according to the 247Sports ratings. Despite the immediate comparisons to McConkey, that is one notable difference. Spafford is a more heralded prospect than McConkey, who was a three-star recruit and the No. 1,131 player in the 2020 signing class, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. The reason Spafford has gotten more buzz on the recruiting trail can be attributed to his performance on the 7v7 circuit this past offseason. 247Sports national recruiting analyst Greg Biggins explained why Spafford turned so many heads. "Spafford had a huge sophomore season but really elevated his stock and brand the spring/summer before his junior year," Biggins said. "He dominated the 7v7 circuit and answered any questions about being just a reliable, 'possession guy,' with some big time track markers including a personal best 10.69-100m." While Spafford's 5-foot-11 and 175-pound frame isn't all that different from McConkey's, nor is his ability to run routes with expert precision. Biggins describes Spafford as an "elite route-runner" and says his football IQ is "off the charts." When asked how Spafford's game compares to that of McConkey, Biggins said the similarities are very real. "The player comps to Ladd McConkey are pretty obvious and it's not inaccurate," Biggins said. "Similar in size, explosive speed and flash the ability to be both a possession guy and a run-after-catch threat." Biggins expects Spafford to make an "immediate impact" for the Bulldogs, which would be another contrast from McConkey, who redshirted in 2020 before helping Georgia win back-to-back national titles in 2021 and 2022. Of course, those comparisons probably don't even happen if Spafford had committed to one of the other two dozen schools that were recruiting him. One of those programs was Ole Miss, which was very much in the mix for Spafford's services. Blair Angulo, a 247Sports recruiting analyst who covered Spafford's recruitment, said the Rebels were Spafford's "childhood favorite team." Spafford's decision ultimately came down to his role in the Georgia offense, and the way offensive coordinator Mike Bobo used McConkey was a factor. "Spafford said he chose Georgia over more than two dozen other scholarship offers because of the offensive fit, including some comparisons to Ladd McConkey," Angulo said. "... Spafford loves the way offensive coordinator Mike Bobo calls plays, particularly with how he balances screens, mixes in play action and crossing patterns to get receivers in great spots to make plays." Spafford himself is well aware how often he gets likened to McConkey, and he addressed those comps with Angulo upon his commitment to Georgia . "I have heard the Ladd McConkey comparisons a little bit, but the coaches say I would be used in a different way because I'm a bit more dynamic and faster than he was at the same stage," Spafford said. "Coach Mike Bobo does an incredible job of play calling, balances a lot of screens and intermediate routes, uses play action well to get receivers in great spots. I'm really excited about how I fit into the scheme." If Spafford does follow a similar career path as McConkey, everything will work out for the four-star wide receiver and Georgia. The Bulldogs won a pair of national championships with McConkey playing a key role, and McConkey became a second-round NFL Draft pick who is flourishing at the next level.An Aussie teenager has been sentenced as part of a new law that recognises the death of an unborn child due to criminal conduct in Queensland. Queensland tattoo artist Haylee Loccisano was 26 weeks pregnant when she was involved in a horror crash. Her daughter Celeste was born prematurely and died 30 minutes later. A 17-year-old was charged over the head-on crash, with the court hearing how she crossed over double lines while looking at her passenger’s phone. She was the first Australian to be charged under Sophie’s Law – which involves offenders causing grievous bodily harm to a pregnant person or destroying the life of an unborn child. But the teenager - who cannot be named for legal reasons - was sentenced to just 100 hours of community service and disqualified from holding a licence for six months, a sentence slammed by the victim’s family. Ms Loccisano was seriously injured in the crash. Picture: GoFundMe Outside court, Ms Loccisano told reporters the sentence “wasn’t enough”. “It wasn’t enough for a life to be taken. I just wish that (Celeste) had more justice,” she said. Ms Loccisano’s mother Teresa Burn – who was driving the car when Celeste was killed – told reporters outside of court she felt “disheartened”. “She killed my granddaughter and nearly killed my daughter and she’s just walked away,” she said. “Every day, I think about how I should have had my little granddaughter there. She should be giggling, she should be laughing. “She should be giggling, she should be laughing. There is none of that. It’s all gone. It’s all stolen. “And this young girl gets to live her life. My daughter suffers every day.” Ms Loccisano was also severely injured in the crash and was in a coma for a week, eventually needing eight surgeries. “I just fixated on her the whole time that I remember being aware to focus in and she hadn’t moved,” Ms Loccisano said of the crash. When she woke from the coma, she was told Celeste had died. “It didn’t shock me. I already knew,” she said in a devastating impact statement read in court. “It was unbearable to finally have my daughters in my arms. The little version of me and my husband, but in such a lifeless, limp state. “She had severe purple and blue bruising all over her head, and a broken nose as well as dried up blood in her ears.” Celeste died 30 minutes after being born. Picture: GoFundMe The court had previously heard how Ms Loccisano had had four miscarriages before falling pregnant with her “miracle baby”. Celeste’s father and Hayley’s husband Connor Loccisano took to social media to express his anger at the sentence. “Queensland court system is a failure,” he wrote. The girl’s lawyer, James Godbolt, told the court she plans to study law at university and was “obviously very sorry” for the tragedy. “Nothing can make it right,” he added. W hen was the law introduced? The new legislation – Sophie’s Law – came after a long campaign from parents Sarah and Peter Milosevic, whose unborn baby was killed by a drunk and drug-affected driver in 2014. Ms Milosevic was 39 weeks pregnant when the crash occurred. Haylee Loccisano's baby Celeste was born premature as a result of the crash. Picture: Facebook The couple have expressed their outrage at the sentencing. Picture: Facebook The driver was handed a $950 fine and a licence suspension for five months due to Queensland laws not recognising Sophie’s life as a factor of the sentencing. “Instead of bringing my baby girl home I had to plan her funeral - I was that close to the end of my pregnancy,” Ms Milosevic wrote in a petition about the legislation move. “This petition is to give a voice to a little baby who will never take her first steps.” The new law was brought into parliament in September last year – however, Ms Loccisano’s case is the first time it has been applied. Ms Milosevic has supported Ms Loccisano throughout the case. “I think it’s a free ride,” Ms Milosevic said outside court, according to the ABC. “I don’t think she will learn anything from that. As far as I’m concerned she got away with it.” She also took to social media after the case. “Absolutely so sad. My heart is breaking for Haylee, Connor and family,” Ms Milosevic said. How does it work? Queensland parliament passed the law for the killing of an unborn baby in September 2023, which means it is now recognised as an “aggravating factor” at sentencing for offenders. This means judges are required to consider the fact when handing down a sentence for the offending. The law also allows family members of the unborn child to deliver victim impact statements to the court and expands the eligibility for funeral financial assistance to include the funeral of the unborn child. More Coverage Key question over boy’s school crash death Sarah Keoghan ‘In complete shock’: Parents’ horror ordeal Sarah Keoghan Originally published as First teen sentenced under new Sophie’s Law after baby killed in crash National Don't miss out on the headlines from National. Followed categories will be added to My News. 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