KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Pick your adjective to describe the Kansas City Chiefs this season — charmed, serendipitous, fortunate or just plain lucky — and it probably fits, and not just because they keep winning games that come down to the wire. Every time they need help at a position, they've found someone sitting on the couch, seemingly waiting for their call. First it was wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, who returned to the Chiefs just before the season after Marquise Brown was lost to shoulder surgery. Then it was running back Kareem Hunt, who likewise returned to his former team when Isiah Pacheco broke his fibula. Left tackle D.J. Humphries came next when other options at the position were struggling, and this week it was Steven Nelson, who came out of retirement to help a secondary that has struggled for weeks. "Just got an opportunity, got a call. Was very excited about it," said Nelson, who spent his first four seasons in Kansas City before stints in Pittsburgh and Houston, and ultimately calling it quits in June so he could spend more time with his family. "I've got two daughters and been spending a lot of time with him," Nelson said, "but still trying to work out. It was kind of the perfect scenario, getting the call, especially where this team has been and this point in the season. Great opportunity." It's been a perfect opportunity for all of them. Perfect fits for the Chiefs, too. Each could have signed just about anywhere else and been able to contribute, yet they were still sitting around when Chiefs general manager Brett Veach reached out. In the case of Smith-Schuster, Hunt and Humphries, there were some concerns about injuries that had kept some teams away, but the Chiefs were willing to take a risk on them. Smith-Schuster, who has dealt with knee trouble for years, missed some time with a hamstring injury this season. But he still has 202 yards and a touchdown receiving, and has provided some veteran leadership in the locker room. Hunt was coming off a sports hernia surgery, a big reason why the Browns — whom the Chiefs visit Sunday — declined to bring him back after five years spent in a one-two punch with Nick Chubb. But when Pacheco went down, Hunt stepped in and their offense barely missed a beat; he has run for a team-leading 608 yards and five touchdowns in 10 games. Humphries was still rehabbing a torn ACL at the start of the season, but the former Pro Bowl tackle was cleared just before the Chiefs called him. Kingsley Suamataia and Wanya Morris had struggled to protect Patrick Mahomes' blind side, so they brought in Humphries to help out. And while he hurt his hamstring late in his debut last week against the Chargers, the Chiefs still hope he'll be recovered and fully up to speed in time for the stretch run and the playoffs. "I'm in Kansas City, bro. I'm pretty ecstatic. It don't get much better than this," Humphries said. "Everybody is excited for me to be here and that's a really good feeling. You're getting All-Pro guys' arms outstretched, like, 'We're so glad you're here.'" The providential signings don't stop at those four players, either. When the Chiefs lost kicker Harrison Butker to knee surgery, they signed Spencer Shrader off the Jets practice squad, and he promptly kicked a game-winner against Carolina. But then Shrader hurt his hamstring and landed on injured reserve. The 49ers had just waived Matthew Wright, and the Chiefs signed him up. He's gone 8 for 9 on field-goal tries, has been perfect on PATs, and banged the game-winner off the upright and through last week against Los Angeles. Just like Smith-Schuster, Hunt and Nelson, Wright had been with Kansas City a couple of years ago. "It definitely helps, him knowing how we do things, how we practice and what we expect," Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub said. "That all helped, for sure. And he's a veteran. He's been a lot of places. It wasn't like he was a rookie off the street." Or off the couch, for that matter. NOTES: Butker planned to kick again Thursday and could come off IR to face the Browns on Sunday. "He looked good," Toub said. "We have to see how he responds." ... Humphries (hamstring) did not practice Thursday. RT Jawaan Taylor (knee) was limited. ... SS Justin Reid will likely handle kickoffs against Cleveland. He has a stronger leg than Wright and also puts another athletic and adept tackler on the field on special teams. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
All Wright scores 26 and Valparaiso earns 93-77 win over Central MichiganTARGET has come under fire from a holiday shopper after they were forced to use another line instead of self-checkout. They claimed it wasn't the first time they found themselves in a similar situation and criticized the retailer for its checkout decision. "@Target, why is self check out always closed now?" the customer, Bobby, fumed in a post on X earlier this month. "It's a frustrating experience to wait in long lines that self checkout could eliminate." Bobby said the self-checkout closures at his local Target were also made worse by an anti-theft feature commonly seen at select locations. "It's bad enough that half the stuff I need to shop for is behind a locked cabinet," he added. Read More on Target Target responded quickly, apologizing for the incident and noting that it was increasing the amount of cashiered lanes for customers recently. "Thank you for sharing your feedback," Target replied on X. "We're prioritizing full-service check lanes, so our skilled team members can support our guests' experience and provide a quick and easy checkout." "We'll be sure to share your feedback," the retail giant added. Most read in Money POLICIES MAY VARY While all of Target's 1,963 locations have many policies and operations that are the same, a lot can change on a store-to-store basis. For example, the amount of self-checkout kiosks available and whether or not they're open or closed during certain portions of the day is determined by individual stores. That also goes for the anti-theft glass cabinets , which have select merchandise locked behind them for security and require assistance from a Target employee with a key to open them. The glass cabinets are implemented only at Target stores with higher-than-average retail theft rates. Target was forced to close nine stores last September for that reason and began ramping up the locked cabinets. A self-checkout policy that is now consistent across all Target locations after a short test period at 200 stores is the 10-item limit . In April, Target launched its first-ever paid membership program, Target Circle 360. For $99 a year, members get access to the following perks: Unlimited, free same-day delivery on orders over $35 An extra 30 days to return your items Free two-day shipping on 100,000s of items 5% off in-store and online Automatic deals and exclusive partner perks It was officially implemented earlier this spring. HAD ENOUGH Several Target shoppers have stood vehemently against the rule and argued that it only causes longer lines more than anything. Self-checkout and the locked cabinets, in general, have been a sore point for customers with the retailer for some time. Someone recently claimed they had to wait 15 minutes for assistance with a basic grocery essential during a trip to their local Target due to the anti-theft cabinets. Another echoed similar grievances, going as far as to claim the measure has "destroyed" the shopping experience. For self-checkout, it's sometimes a no-win situation for Target. Either there are too many kiosks open and not enough cashiered lanes, or vice versa. Read More on The US Sun A shopper recently threatened to boycott Target over the self-checkout 10-item limit and limited cashiered lanes, the opposite issue to Bobby. Someone else also said they "dread" going to the self-checkout area at Target because of allegedly long waits.
Alex Ovechkin is a true force of nature. At 39, he scored 15 goals in his first 18 games of the season... before suffering an injury. But there may be a reason for his impressive offensive output this season. In an article by Responsable Gambler , we read that Ovi began his summer by going on vacation to Turkey. He didn’t necessarily pay attention to what he ate... So much so that at one point, he weighed 258 pounds. That’s a lot of weight. But the Capitals captain is back at work getting ready for the season, and that’s where it gets interesting. Again according to the Responsable Gambler article, Ovi has lost 33 pounds (!!!) and entered the campaign weighing 225 pounds. That’s impressive: Alex Ovechkin shed 33 lbs over the summer, then scored 15 goals in 18 games!!!! Read more on @Capitals star forward incredible summer transformation (via @smdemidov )https://t.co/fH24v4sDUR – RG (@TheRGMedia) December 3, 2024 It’s crazy too. Losing that much weight in just a few months is (really) not easy... But Ovechkin did what he had to do to get back in shape and perform well on the ice. And it worked. But at a certain point, Ovi had no choice but to start training extra hard, because if he didn’t, his body just wasn’t going to keep up at his age. If guys like Sidney Crosby and LeBron James are able to be this good as they approach forty, it’s because they take care of their bodies and it’s because they make the effort to stay at the top of their game. And if Alex Ovechkin wants to continue to have the chance to break Wayne Gretzky’s record for most goals scored in the NHL, he has no choice but to work to make it happen. Overtime – Bromance. Truds and Josh missed each other Truds and Josh missed each other pic.twitter.com/9S2cJgyvby – Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) December 3, 2024 – Can’t wait! Patrik Laine is set to become the latest Finnish-born player to skate for the @CanadiensMTL when he makes his team debut against the Islanders tonight. Tune in at 7 p.m. ET on RDS, TSN2 and MSGSN. #NHLStats: https://t.co/grakkgfXHH pic.twitter.com/24g0ba1eqB – NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) December 3, 2024 – Please note: Our game on Saturday will be live on @TheAHL and @FloHockey social networks #GoRocket https://t.co/SsoppF6Q8m pic.twitter.com/Nos3ljWBcp – Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) December 3, 2024 – This is going to be good. Aaron Rodgers: Enigma premieres December 17. Follow the NFL quarterback’s rebound from his achilles injury, and get an inside look at the defining and controversial moments of his life and career. pic.twitter.com/fAITgqj13N – Netflix (@netflix) December 3, 2024 This article first appeared on Dose.ca and was syndicated with permission.MyMandi: A Ratan Tata-Backed Venture Is Digitally Empowering India’s Retail Backbone – The KiranasOur top picks for the best gifts to give women this holiday season
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Jakob Blakley's 28 points helped Le Moyne defeat SUNY Delhi 106-51 on Saturday. Blakley added five rebounds and three steals for the Dolphins (4-8). Robby Carmody went 5 of 7 from the field (4 for 6 from 3-point range) to add 14 points. Isaac Nyakundi shot 4 of 8 from the field and 3 for 6 from the line to finish with 11 points, while adding seven rebounds. The Broncos were led by Lester McCarthy, who recorded 16 points. Abdul-Jaleel Ibrahim added seven points. Isaiah Barnes had four points and three steals. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
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United, Apple rolling out new way to track lost luggage with AirTagsViewers on social media are moved by the very loud reunion between a dog and her former foster parent. Heather O'Neal has been fostering dogs through Triangle Beagle Rescue for the past eight years. The North Carolina–based rescue service focuses on homing dogs with foster families until adoption. By relying on foster homes, the rescue can keep beagles out of animal shelters. These dogs can also learn the skills needed to be successful family members. Since 1999, Triangle Beagle Rescue has helped re-home 4,000 beagles in the state. O'Neal welcomed home Molly in February 2018. She told Newsweek via email that Molly was found on the side of the road "very pregnant" in December 2017 and that shortly after being rescued, she gave birth to six puppies . Molly moved into O'Neal's home as a foster once she finished her motherly duties. For about six months, Molly and O'Neal grew close while living together, but this was never the dog's forever home. Instead, the "perfect family" adopted Molly and brought her home in August 2018. But those beautiful foster months spent together are something Molly has kept with her all these years later. A December 9 clip shared to the TikTok account @tribeagles shows Molly and O'Neal reuniting at a holiday event run by Triangle Beagle Rescue. Molly's tail wagged with excitement as O'Neal went over to greet her. It took a few sniffs of confirmation, but then Molly couldn't stop howling . She yelled to the world that this was her foster mom and that she would never forget it. Molly's forever family volunteers with the rescue service, O'Neal said. This allows her to see Molly often. "Because they live nearby, I get to see Molly and her sister Brandi several times a year," O'Neal said. "Every time Molly sees me, she gets so excited she howls, even after six years....This video was taken at our Pictures With Santa Paws event this past weekend." Touched by the reunion video, viewers rushed to the comments section of the video, which has over 1.8 million views. Some said that it was an "incredibly high compliment" and that they loved how she "laid her entire heart out in those awooos." "Molly is feeling the big feels!!" wrote one commenter. Another said: "The other dog walking away like - 'iight imma give yall a moment.'" Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.United, Apple rolling out new way to track lost luggage with AirTags
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Winnipeg Jets (17-3, in the Central Division) vs. Nashville Predators (6-11-3, in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Predators -129, Jets +108; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets visit the Nashville Predators for a matchup within the Central Division Saturday. Nashville has a 6-11-3 record overall and a 3-1-1 record in Central Division play. The Predators have conceded 64 goals while scoring 46 for a -18 scoring differential. Winnipeg has gone 17-3 overall with a 6-0-0 record in Central Division play. The Jets have scored 21 power-play goals, which leads the Western Conference. The matchup Saturday is the first meeting of the season between the two clubs. TOP PERFORMERS: Filip Forsberg has eight goals and seven assists for the Predators. Juuso Parssinen has scored goals over the last 10 games. Joshua Morrissey has two goals and 18 assists for the Jets. Cole Perfetti has scored goals over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Predators: 3-5-2, averaging 2.2 goals, 3.4 assists, 4.9 penalties and 11 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game. Jets: 8-2-0, averaging 3.8 goals, 5.4 assists, 4.1 penalties and 12.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game. INJURIES: Predators: None listed. Jets: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar . The Associated Press
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United Airlines travelers with lost luggage have a new tool to track their bags. If the lost bag has an Apple AirTag in it, that information can now be passed directly to United, the airline announced Thursday. The new feature, called Share Item Location, allows travelers with an AirTag or other Find My network accessory to share the location with the airline’s customer service team to help locate their luggage in the event it’s misplaced. United says more than 99% of its customers pick up their luggage without a hitch. The feature is now available with iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 or macOS 15.2. “Apple’s new Share Item Location feature will help customers travel with even more confidence, knowing they have another way to access their bag’s precise location with AirTag or their Find My accessory of choice,” said David Kinzelman, United’s chief customer officer. Travelers on United whose bags do not arrive at their destination can file a delayed baggage report with United and share the link to the item’s location either through the United app or via text message. After the report has been submitted, customer service agents will be able to locate the item on an interactive map alongside a timestamp of a recent update. The shared location will be disabled after a customer has the bag, and customers can also stop sharing the location of the item at any time on their own. The location link will also automatically expire after seven days. Using AirTags or other tracking devices on luggage is increasingly popular among frequent travelers, with a significant boom following the 2022 Southwest Airlines holiday meltdown , which displaced thousands of travelers over Christmas and into 2023, alongside much of their belongings. United says lost bags are rare, with more than 99% of its customers arriving with their bags. It says the new technology will help those with lost bags to recover them more quickly because the airline will have more information about them. Apple previously announced the new service will also be integrated at other air carriers, including Delta Air Lines. Others include Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Iberia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Vueling. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!Spokesman says Pelosi hospitalized for ‘injury’Baramati, Nov 23 (PTI) Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister and NCP president Ajit Pawar on Saturday won from his traditional Baramati assembly constituency by defeating his nephew and NCP (SP) candidate Yugendra Pawar by more than one lakh votes. The 65-year-old politician, thus, settled the score with his uncle Sharad Pawar (83), inflicting on him the first-ever defeat in this family bastion. Though Sharad Pawar himself was not in the fray, the high-stakes contest was being seen as a battle between him and Ajit. Ajit Pawar, who parted ways with his uncle last year and was seeking an eighth term from this seat in Pune district, polled 1,81,132 votes while Yugendra Pawar polled 80,233 votes. He, thus, defeated his younger brother Shriniwas' son by 1,00,899 votes. Five months ago, Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) had triumphed in Baramati in the Lok Sabha elections, with incumbent MP and Sharad Pawar's daughter Supriya Sule defeating Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra by a margin of 1.5 lakh votes. Both the NCP factions did not leave a single stone unturned during the assembly campaign, and even Sharad Pawar's wife Pratibha Pawar and Sule's daughter Revati were seen campaigning for Yugendra, while Ajit Pawar brought his mother on stage during his concluding rally in Baramati. While Sharad Pawar told the people of Baramati that they needed a new leadership, alluding to Yugendra Pawar whom he described as a highly-educated candidate, Ajit cautioned people not to fall prey to the "emotional pitch" by the senior Pawar. The deputy chief minister also highlighted his development record in the area, and vowed to make Baramati "the number one tehsil in the country". After Saturday's results, Ajit Pawar, who along with several other NCP legislators sided with the BJP-Shiv Sena government in 2023, could claim to be the real political heir of his estranged uncle who founded the NCP in 1999. Sunetra Pawar, now a Rajya Sabha member, thanked the people of Baramati for reposing their faith once again in `Dada' (elder brother in Marathi, as Ajit is fondly called). Sharad Pawar, 83, started his political career in Baramati where he contested his first assembly election in 1967, and so far, he or a candidate backed by him had never tasted defeat in the constituency. Following the split in the NCP in 2023, Ajit Pawar managed to get the party name and symbol from the Election Commission of India, forcing the Sharad Pawar faction to rename itself as NCP(SP) with a new symbol -- 'Man Blowing Turha'. With his party winning 37 seats (out of the 59 it contested) so far and leading on four seats, Ajit in a post on X on Saturday evening said, "Our victory today makes our shoulders heavy with the huge responsibilities the people of Maharashtra have bestowed upon us for the next 5 years. We shall spend every moment working to fulfil their aspirations. We shall not spend a single moment speaking against anyone, we will speak only and only for the development of Maharashtra and the welfare of its people." (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona got back to winning in the Spanish league in style, routing Mallorca 5-1 on Tuesday with a pair of goals by Raphinha. Ferran Torres, Frenkie de Jong and Pau Víctor also scored for Barcelona, which hadn't won in three consecutive league games to allow Real Madrid to inch closer at the top of the standings. Madrid is now four points back although it has two games in hand. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.Brewer had five rebounds for the Panthers (4-6). Asim Jones scored 12 points while shooting 2 of 5 from the field and 8 for 10 from the line. Vianney Salatchoum shot 5 of 8 from the field and 1 for 3 from the line to finish with 11 points, while adding six rebounds. Jordan Wood led the Hatters (1-9) in scoring, finishing with 25 points and three blocks. Josh Massey added 13 points and six rebounds for Stetson. Mehki had 13 points and two steals. The loss is the ninth straight for the Hatters. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .