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Joe Burrow is no longer talking about the playoffs after another loss by the high-scoring BengalsCall the Midwife enthusiasts are gearing up for a storm of drama, thanks to new character Roger Noble, following his blossoming romance with Nurse Nancy Corrigan. As the festive season swept through Poplar, Nancy was battling feelings of isolation until fate led her to cross paths with Roger, a charismatic and quick-witted pharmaceutical salesman, at Dr Turner's practice. Their instant connection grew stronger when Roger made a return visit the next day, leading to an awkward yet charming flirtation that saw him pluck up the courage to ask Nancy out. Despite initially dismissing Roger's overtures, Nancy eventually warmed to the idea, although she harboured concerns about disclosing her single mother status to her beloved daughter Colette. Nancy, who had been preoccupied with her responsibilities as a midwife and raising Colette, found her love life on hold, but that's set to change dramatically. Their delightful date at the funfair concluded with a kiss and a humorous note when Roger injured his ankle, much to Nancy's amusement. The following day saw Roger turning up at Nonnatus House with flowers to thank Nancy, only to be met by Colette, who unexpectedly called out "mummy" towards Nancy, revealing a fact Nancy had yet to share. Witnessing Roger and Colette's cosiness, Nancy was overwhelmed and hastily left for work. Despite the setback, Roger, undaunted, invited her out again. After a bit of persistent charm, he succeeded in persuading them to accept his invitation. Roger's quickness to show deep affection for Nancy, after only a short acquaintance, raised eyebrows among the audience. Given Northern Ireland's rising tensions as the 1970s approach, some speculate that Roger's political ties may pose risks. On social media platform X, fans shared their apprehensions: "Why do I think Roger will be trouble for Nancy #CallTheMidwife." Another posed: "Nancy's beau has something to do with the Troubles, I sense, given we're in 1969. #callthemidwife." Agreement came from another: "I do not trust Nancy's new man #CallTheMidwife". And one more anxiously mentioned: "I hope Nancy's new fella isn't love bombing her #CallTheMidwife". Call the Midwife is available to watch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.Moving forward, the local government in Zhengzhou has pledged to work closely with bath center operators to implement necessary improvements and enhance safety protocols. Training programs for staff on emergency response procedures and customer care will be enhanced to better handle any health-related incidents that may arise.
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Membership of Britain's upstart anti-immigration Reform UK party has overtaken that of the centre-right Conservative Party for the first time, the party said Thursday, as Tories disputed the numbers. Party leader and Brexit figurehead Nigel Farage hailed the figure as a "historic moment". Immigration was a major issue at the ballot box at the UK's July general election which saw the Conservatives ousted after 14 years in power. The digital counter on the Reform website showed a membership tally ticking past the 131,680 figure declared by the main opposition Conservatives during its leadership election earlier this year. "The youngest political party in British politics has just overtaken the oldest political party in the world," wrote Farage on X. "Reform UK are now the real opposition." Party chairman Zia Yusuf said the milestone showed the long "stranglehold on the centre-right of British politics by the Tories has finally been broken". The last declared Conservative Party tally was the lowest on record and a drop on 2022, when there were around 172,000 members. New Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch, however, questioned the figures, accusing Farage of "fakery". She said Reform's counter was "coded to tick up automatically". Farage responded by saying he would "gladly invite" a firm to "audit our membership numbers" if the Tories did the same. Reform won five seats in the 650-seat UK parliament in July, though it received roughly 14 percent of total votes cast. Reform maximised the damage to the Conservatives by splitting the right-wing vote and picking up former Tory supporters in key constituencies. The Labour Party won by a landslide although Prime Minister Keir Starmer has had a bumpy first five months in power. An Ipsos opinion poll this month found that 53 percent of Britons said they were "disappointed" in what the Labour government had achieved so far. British politics has been dominated by the two main parties -- Labour and the Conservatives -- for decades but commentators have warned that major parties have seen irreversible downturns in their popularity in the past. In the years after World War I, a divided Liberal Party found itself supplanted by the Labour Party as the main opposition. The party of 19th-century political giant William Gladstone and World War I leader David Lloyd George never again regained its status as a party of government. Farage, a supporter of US President-elect Donald Trump, said earlier this month that he was in talks with tech billionaire Elon Musk about donating to his hard-right party. har/js
OPINION Underwood: Thanksgiving again or ThankstakingFurthermore, individuals should consider building an emergency fund to cushion the financial impact of sudden spikes in oil prices. Having savings set aside for unexpected expenses can provide a sense of security and help navigate periods of economic uncertainty.The Islanders had rallied twice, erasing a two-goal deficit in the first period and a one-goal deficit in the second. Yet while they didn’t have a third-period lead to blow against the Bruins, they still cost themselves the game over the final 20 minutes. So the Islanders went into Thanksgiving with the sour taste of a 6-3 loss on Wednesday night at UBS Arena to conclude a 1-2-0 homestand that ended with increasing chants of “Let’s Go Bruins” and calls for firing president/general manager Lou Lamoriello. “The crowd noise, you hear some of it,” said Brock Nelson, who scored twice as part of a three-point game. “No one in here is happy with where we’re at or the results. We all want to win and we know we have to be better.” Yet, the Bruins’ Pavel Zacha scored twice in a span of two minutes, 35 seconds in the final period to snap a 3-3 tie. He deflected defenseman Andrew Peeke’s point shot past Ilya Sorokin (15 saves) for the winner at 10:48 of the third period after defenseman Scott Mayfield bumped into his own goalie. Then a defensive miscommunication and poor stick placement allowed David Pastranak to feed Zacha from behind the net for an in-tight backhander at 13:23. Defenseman Nikita Zadorov added an empty-netter. “I guess we just found a way to lose that game, basically,” coach Patrick Roy said. “Both teams make [mistakes],” defenseman Ryan Pulock said. “You’ve got to limit them. At times, it’s too many. We need to find a way to come together and fix the problem. Right now, we’re just not finding that. I don’t think it’s mental. I just think we’ve got to bear down. You’ve got to know the situation of the game. You’ve just got to be sharp.” The Islanders (8-10-5) had lost four of their previous five games because they could not protect a third-period lead. Nelson tied the game at 3-3 by lifting a wrister from low in the left circle with 6.5 seconds left in the second period. “I feel like we’re playing good, we’re not winning,” Roy said. “I’m not stupid, I know that it’s a big part of the equation. We do a lot of good things. I’d rather focus on those things than going and saying to you all, ‘We did this bad and that bad.’” “It’s a great group and we do the best with the guys we have. I love these guys. They work hard. They're pushing. It's the team that Lou gave me and I'm going to work extremely hard for these guys.” Joonas Korpisalo made 21 saves for the Bruins (11-10-3), now 3-1-0 since Joe Sacco replaced the fired Jim Montgomery as coach. The Islanders had scored first in their previous four games yet had lost third-period leads in four of their last five games (1-3-1). The Islanders had conceded a 2-0 lead to the Bruins. Brad Marchand connected on a one-timer just 57 seconds into the first period after Elias Lindholm beat Casey Cizikas on a draw in the Islanders’ zone, then scored again at the crease at 6:31. That prompted Roy to use his timeout. “Yeah, there was some resiliency,” Kyle Palmieri said. “But, as a whole, we’ve got to keep the puck out of our net. We fought back from 2-0, not a great start. Found a way to get it tied going into the third.” Maxim Tsyplakov, who earlier in the first period lifted a backhander over the net on a wide-open look from in-tight, backhanded the puck through Korpisalo’s pads at 12:50. Nelson, coming into the Bruins’ zone with speed off a turnover, then lifted a wrister to tie it at 2-2 at 8:52 of the second period before Morgan Geekie’s one-timer from the left circle off Zacha’s cross-ice feed regained a one-goal lead for the Bruins at 11:59. Notes & quotes: The Islanders and UBS Arena distributed 200 Thanksgiving dinners to families in need prior to the game, with players, players’ wives and UBS staff members volunteering to help distribute the meals...Defenseman Grant Hutton and forward Hudson Fasching were the healthy scratches but Roy said Fasching would play on Friday afternoon in Washington...Roy briefly flip-flopped Anders Lee and Simon Holmstrom in the second period, wanting Holmstrom’s speed on the top line and Lee’s defense to help Cizikas’ third line. Andrew Gross joined Newsday in 2018 to cover the Islanders. He began reporting on the NHL in 2003 and has previously covered the Rangers and Devils. Other assignments have included the Jets, St. John’s and MLB.
The elderly man's face lit up with a mixture of relief and joy. He thanked the store owner profusely and promised to repay the money as soon as he could. But the store owner shook his head and insisted that the elderly man keep the money as a gift, reassuring him that helping others in need is its own reward.
With the end of the era of "lying flat" savings, passive income becomes increasingly difficult to sustain a livingColts need help for playoff shot, while Giants seek end to record skidAs the player continued to excel and make vital contributions to Liverpool's success on the pitch, his market value began to rise once again. The astute investment made by Liverpool in acquiring his services quickly paid off, as the player's market worth soared beyond his initial valuation of €60 million. With each goal scored, each assist provided, and each victory secured, the player's value continued to climb, cementing his status as a vital asset for both Liverpool and the player himself.
FBI says bomb threats made against Trump nomineesThe Indianapolis Colts could show up to the stadium on Sunday with nothing to play for. Or the scenario may call for a victory so they can remain alive in the AFC playoffs. Either way, the Colts' postseason fate hangs on other teams as they enter Sunday's game against the lowly New York Giants at East Rutherford, N.J. Indianapolis (7-8) is mathematically alive in the playoff hunt but trails the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos by two games with two contests left. The Chargers and Broncos both have games on Saturday. If both nine-win clubs win, the Colts will be eliminated and miss the playoffs for the fourth straight season. Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is well aware of the team's predicament and scenarios entering the game against the Giants (2-13), who have lost a franchise-record 10 straight games. "We still have an opportunity, with some help from other people," Richardson said. "But we just taking it one game at a time because it doesn't do us any good if everybody else does what they have to do to help us out and then we don't go out there and take advantage of it." Richardson (back/foot) sat out practice Thursday and the Colts remain confident his ailments will improve. If not, veteran Joe Flacco could be in line to start against New York. Flacco was just 1-3 as a starter when Richardson was sidelined or benched earlier this season. But Flacco (nine touchdowns, five interceptions) has a superior touchdown-to-interception ratio than Richardson (eight TDs, 12 interceptions) and has completed 66.5 percent of his passes compared to Richardson's 47.7 percent. No matter who starts, the game plan will revolve around star running back Jonathan Taylor, who rushed for 218 yards and three scores on 29 carries during last weekend's 38-30 home win over the Tennessee Titans. It was Taylor's second-most rushing yards in a game behind the club-record 253 he put up against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the 2020 season. The Giants are starting Drew Lock at quarterback for the fourth time in the past five games. Lock underwent an MRI exam on his passing shoulder Monday but no damage was found. He hurt it during Sunday's 34-7 road loss against the Atlanta Falcons. Lock is 0-3 as a starter this season and has completed just 52.7 percent of his passes. He has one touchdown and four interceptions in 129 attempts. "As a quarterback, the ball is in your hands every play and one or two bad plays can change a game," Lock said of his miscues. "You try to look at them individually, try to learn from each play individually and go onto the next week. Learn from what you did and just have a heavy emphasis on taking care of the ball." Giants coach Brian Daboll opted for Lock over Tommy DeVito, who is 0-2 as a starter this season. Daboll said he made the decision to continue the continuity from last week. Meanwhile, star rookie wideout Malik Nabers (toe) missed practice Thursday and called himself a game-day decision. Nabers has 97 receptions for 969 yards and four touchdown catches as one of the bright spots of the horrendous season. "It's tough on everybody. It's not just tough on me. It's tough on everybody," Nabers said of the team's troubles. "I'm continuing to keep my mental (attitude) strong, continue to move forward, continue to try to better the team, better myself. Lead by example. I feel like that's really all we can do in this state of mind that we're going through." In addition to Nabers, running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle), center John Michael Schmitz (ankle), linebacker Micah McFadden (neck), cornerbacks Greg Stroman (shoulder/shin) and Dee Williams (toe) and safety Raheem Layne (knee) sat out practice Thursday. Richardson was one of three Colts to miss practice. The others were tight end Mo Alie-Cox (toe) and linebacker E.J. Speed (knee). In the most recent meeting, the Giants routed the Colts 38-10 late in the 2022 season. --Field Level Media
Colts need help for playoff shot, while Giants seek end to record skidMURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Brandon Nunez threw just two passes, each for a score, and New Mexico State beat Middle Tennessee 36-21 on Saturday to end a three-game losing streak. Nunez tossed a 12-yard touchdown pass to Seth McGowan to give the Aggies a 20-7 lead midway through the third quarter. After Middle Tennessee pulled to 26-21 early in the fourth, Nunez tossed a 4-yard TD pass to Cooper Sheehan that made it 33-21 with 7:43 left. Parker Awad completed 12 of 16 passes for 221 yards for New Mexico State (3-8, 2-5 Conference USA). McGowan finished with 83 yards rushing. Mike Washington also had a touchdown run and Dylan Early a 30-yard pick-6 for the Aggies. Nicholas Vattiato was 30-of-45 passing for 277 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions for Middle Tennessee (3-8, 2-5), which has lost three of its last four. __ Get alerts on the latest AP Top 25 poll 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-footballOne of the standout features of the Lunar New Year outfit is the ability to trigger firework easter eggs throughout the game world. As players explore different areas and interact with various elements, they can unleash a burst of colorful fireworks, lighting up the sky and spreading joy and excitement. This interactive feature not only enhances the visual appeal of the game but also creates a sense of festivity and celebration, reminiscent of traditional Chinese New Year customs.
Joe Burrow is no longer talking about the playoffs after another loss by the high-scoring Bengals CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals have found all manner of ways to lose close games this season. Mitch Stacy, The Associated Press Dec 2, 2024 2:30 PM Dec 2, 2024 2:35 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) walks off the field after his team's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals have found all manner of ways to lose close games this season. Sunday's 44-38 loss to AFC North rival Pittsburgh can be blamed on a defense that missed tackles and allowed 520 yards of offense, and three turnovers by Joe Burrow. It's become a familiar story in this disappointing season. Cincinnati (4-8) keeps scoring lots of points but can't close out games. Seven of the Bengals’ eight losses this year have been by one score. Burrow has stopped talking about the possibility of going on a run and making the playoffs. He'd just like to win another game or two. “Playoffs are the furthest thing from my mind,” the fifth-year quarterback said. “You never know what can happen, so I’ll keep putting one foot in front of the other and try to be the best player I can be for the rest of the season, week in and week out.” The Bengals allowed Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson to throw for a season-high 414 yards and three touchdowns. After Wilson threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown, the Steelers (9-3) scored on seven of their last nine possessions. They didn't punt until early in the fourth quarter. Burrow lost two fumbles and threw an interception. “We haven’t done enough to earn the win,” coach Zac Taylor said. “It’s a simple as that. It’s nobody else’s fault but our own. We haven’t earned it.” What’s working Turnovers aside, Burrow had another strong game, finishing with 28 for 38 for 309 yards with three touchdowns. Burrow is having a great season statistically, and he hasn't hidden his disappointment and frustration about Cincinnati's narrow losses. ... WR Ja'Marr Chase had a touchdown catch to bring his league-leading total to 13. What needs help The defense missed tackles and couldn't hold off the Steelers, even with Burrow keeping the game close. It didn’t help that LB Logan Wilson (knee) and DT Sheldon Rankins (illness) had to sit out. The Bengals have allowed 34 or more points six times, including in four of the past five games. Cincinnati became the first NFL team to lose four games in a season in which it scored 33 points or more. Stock up RB Chase Brown has been dependable as the featured back since Zack Moss went down with a neck injury. He rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown against the Steelers. He also had three catches for 30 yards. The second-year back has 677 yards rushing and six TDs. “He’s really coming along, improving his game every single week,” Burrow said. “Pass game, run game, running hard, understanding his protection responsibilities. He’s a guy that practices hard, plays hard, and a guy you can count on.” Stock down The Bengals' coaching staff. Something has got to give. There was no excuse for the defense to play this badly after a bye week. The unit gave up 500-plus yards for the second time this season. Injuries None were reported in the game. Key number 30.3 — The average points per game by the Bengals against teams with a .500 or better record this season. They are 0-7 in those games. Next steps The Bengals will try to regroup before facing the Dallas Cowboys (5-7) next Monday night. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Mitch Stacy, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Get your daily Victoria news briefing Email Sign Up More Football (NFL) Patriots turn their attention to the future after being eliminated from playoff contention Dec 2, 2024 2:54 PM 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey headed to IR with an injured right knee Dec 2, 2024 2:47 PM Titans are their own worst enemy as they fail again to string together wins Dec 2, 2024 2:36 PM
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LeBron James, Anthony Davis take accountability for Lakers’ skidBayern Munich's recent form has been nothing short of impressive, with the team stringing together a remarkable run of 5 consecutive wins in the Champions League. Spearheaded by their star players such as Robert Lewandowski, Thomas Müller, and Joshua Kimmich, Bayern's attacking prowess and tactical acumen have been key to their success in the competition. Flick's astute management and ability to inspire his players have seen Bayern Munich emerge as one of the favorites to lift the Champions League trophy this season.