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Like a football off McBride's helmet, the Cardinals aren't getting many lucky bounces these days The record will show that tight end Trey McBride had a great season, Marvin Harrison Jr. has a promising future, the Cardinals' defense played over its head for much of the year and Arizona was almost a good football team in 2024. Key word — almost. David Brandt, The Associated Press Dec 29, 2024 2:22 PM Dec 29, 2024 2:35 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray loses his helmet on a play in the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo) The record will show that tight end Trey McBride had a great season, Marvin Harrison Jr. has a promising future, the Cardinals' defense played over its head for much of the year and Arizona was almost a good football team in 2024. Key word — almost. A frustrating stretch continued on Saturday when the Cardinals (7-9) lost 13-9 to the host Los Angeles Rams . Arizona was pushing for a go-ahead touchdown in the final minute, but Kyler Murray's pass took an unlucky bounce off McBride's helmet and LA's Ahkello Witherspoon made a spectacular grab for the interception, snagging the ball just before it hit the turf. “I think we can compete with anybody, but again, that doesn’t count,” second-year coach Jonathan Gannon said. “It’s about winning and losing, you what I mean? I just got to do a better job, but I know they’re doing the right things.” The Cardinals did a lot of things right against the Rams. Despite being eliminated from the postseason, Arizona competed hard. Murray completed 33 of 48 passes for 321 yards and a touchdown — but also had two interceptions. McBride caught 12 passes for 123 yards, including his first TD catch of the year. Harrison had one of his best games with six catches for 96 yards. “I’m going to choose to be positive about it,” Murray said. “I see a light at the end of that tunnel. I think we’re a couple plays away, a couple of plays away from being a 10-win team or right where we want to be, going to the playoffs or winning the division.” The Cardinals' defense played well for most of the game, limiting the Rams to 257 yards. But in the end, it was another loss. The Cardinals have dropped five of six after starting 6-4. “I know we’re close, man, and I know it’s hard to see that,” Gannon said. “For me, that’s hard to take on the chin but we’ll get better from it. We’ll get better.” What’s working The Murray-to-Harrison connection was much better on Saturday, producing several big plays. Gannon challenged Harrison to be more physical against opposing defensive backs last week, and the receiver responded, looking much more like the player the Cardinals expected when they selected him with the No. 4 overall pick. “I think the physicality of it, coming from college to the league, guys don’t realize how physical you can be when you get to the league,” Murray said. “He's going to be big time.” What needs help After doing a great job of taking care of the ball over the first 11 games, Murray has thrown seven interceptions over the past five. A few of those came in late-game situations when he had to take a chance and force a pass, but it's still not a good trend. Stock up McBride had his third 100-yard game of the season, showing sure hands and fighting through contact for extra yards. The third-year player has 1,081 yards receiving this season, becoming just the second tight end in franchise history to exceed 1,000 yards. The other was Hall of Famer Jackie Smith, who had 1,205 yards in 1967. He has 104 catches and is just the 10th tight end in NFL history to top 100 in a season. Stock down Arizona's special teams have been very good for most of the year, but Los Angeles' block of an extra point attempt by Chad Ryland in the third quarter proved costly. If the Cardinals had trailed by three points on the final drive instead of four, they would have had the option of kicking a tying field goal in the final minute. Injuries RB James Conner tried to battle through a knee injury against the Rams, but gained just 4 yards on the ground. His status for the season's final game is uncertain. LB Joey Blount (ribs) and CB Elijah Jones (ankle) were inactive. Key number 822 — Harrison's receiving yards on the season. That ranks third for a rookie in franchise history behind Anquan Boldin (1,377 in 2003) and Frank Sanders (883 in 1995). Next steps Arizona's final game will be at home on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, who are also eliminated from the playoff race. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl David Brandt, 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) Eagles QB Tanner McKee gets 1st career TD football back with a little help from fans in the stands Dec 29, 2024 2:31 PM Jim Harbaugh and Chargers focused on accomplishing more after wrapping up playoff berth Dec 29, 2024 2:02 PM Giants topple Colts 45-33 to eliminate Indy from the playoff race Dec 29, 2024 1:52 PMHigh Wire Reports Record Q3 2024 Results, Driven by Growth in Overwatch Managed Cybersecurity BusinessUtah Valley St. 77, West Georgia 74
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Police hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO's masked killer after 'brazen, targeted' attack on NYC street NEW YORK (AP) — A gunman killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO on Wednesday in a “brazen, targeted attack” outside a Manhattan hotel where the health insurer was holding its investor conference, police said, setting off a massive search for the fleeing assailant hours before the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting nearby. Brian Thompson, 50, was shot around 6:45 a.m. as he walked alone to the New York Hilton Midtown from a nearby hotel, police said. The shooter appeared to be “lying in wait for several minutes” before approaching Thompson from behind and opening fire, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. Police had not yet established a motive. “Many people passed the suspect, but he appeared to wait for his intended target,” Tisch said, adding that the shooting "does not appear to be a random act of violence.” Surveillance video reviewed by investigators shows someone emerging from behind a parked car, pointing a gun at Thompson’s back, then firing multiple times from several feet away. The gunman continues firing, interrupted by a brief gun jam, as Thompson stumbles forward and falls to the sidewalk. He then walks past Thompson and out of the frame. “From watching the video, it does seem that he’s proficient in the use of firearms as he was able to clear the malfunctions pretty quickly,” NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said. UnitedHealthcare CEO kept a low public profile. Then he was shot to death in New York NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Thompson led one of the biggest health insurers in the U.S. but was unknown to millions of people his decisions affected. Then Wednesday's targeted fatal shooting of the UnitedHealthcare CEO on a midtown Manhattan sidewalk thrust the executive and his business into the national spotlight. Thompson, who was 50, had worked at the giant UnitedHealth Group Inc for 20 years and run the insurance arm since 2021 after running its Medicare and retirement business. As CEO, Thompson led a firm that provides health coverage to more than 49 million Americans — more than the population of Spain. United is the largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans, the privately run versions of the U.S. government’s Medicare program for people age 65 and older. The company also sells individual insurance and administers health-insurance coverage for thousands of employers and state-and federally funded Medicaid programs. The business run by Thompson brought in $281 billion in revenue last year, making it the largest subsidiary of the Minnetonka, Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group. His $10.2 million annual pay package, including salary, bonus and stock options awards, made him one of the company's highest-paid executives. Hegseth fights to save Pentagon nomination as sources say Trump considers DeSantis WASHINGTON (AP) — A defiant Pete Hegseth fought to save his nomination to be Donald Trump's defense secretary Wednesday as the president-elect considered possible replacements in the face of growing questions about the former Fox News host's personal conduct and ability to win Senate confirmation. Hegseth met with legislators on Capitol Hill, conducted a radio interview and released an opinion article denying allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking. He insisted he was “not backing down one bit," that Trump was still supporting him and he planned to return Thursday for more meetings with lawmakers. But the president-elect's team was looking at alternatives including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Trump himself remained quiet about Hegseth while issuing a flurry of statements on social media Wednesday about other nominees and his news coverage. Hegeth, asked if he'd meet with Trump on Thursday, said he'd meet with him “anytime he'd like." Hegseth is the latest nominee-designate to be imperiled by personal baggage after the recent withdrawal of Trump’s initial pick for attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, whose vulnerabilities were well-documented. But Hegseth’s past, including the revelation that he made a settlement payment after being accused of a sexual assault that he denies, was not widely known. Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee's ban on medical treatments for transgender minors WASHINGTON (AP) — Hearing a high-profile culture-war clash, the Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed likely to uphold Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The justices’ decision, not expected for several months, could affect similar laws enacted by another 25 states and a range of other efforts to regulate the lives of transgender people, including which sports competitions they can join and which bathrooms they can use. The case is being weighed by a conservative-dominated court after a presidential election in which Donald Trump and his allies promised to roll back protections for transgender people, showcasing the uneasy intersection between law, politics and individual rights. The Biden administration's top Supreme Court lawyer warned a decision favorable to Tennessee also could be used to justify nationwide restrictions on transgender healthcare for minors. In arguments that lasted more than two hours, five of the six conservative justices voiced varying degrees of skepticism of arguments made by the administration and Chase Strangio, the ACLU lawyer for Tennessee families challenging the ban. Peter Navarro served prison time related to Jan. 6. Now Trump is bringing him back as an adviser WASHINGTON (AP) — Former White House adviser Peter Navarro, who served prison time related to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, will return to serve in Donald Trump’s second administration, the president-elect announced Wednesday. Navarro, a trade adviser during Trump’s first term, will be a senior counselor for trade and manufacturing, Trump said on Truth Social. The position, Trump wrote, “leverages Peter’s broad range of White House experience, while harnessing his extensive Policy analytic and Media skills.” The appointment was only the first in a flurry of announcements that Trump made on Wednesday as his presidential transition faced controversy over Pete Hegseth, Trump’s choice for Pentagon chief. Hegseth faces allegations of sexual misconduct, excessive drinking and financial mismanagement, and Trump has considered replacing him with another potential nominee. As he works to fill out his team, Trump said he wanted Paul Atkins, a financial industry veteran and an advocate for cryptocurrency, to serve as the next chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. He wrote on Truth Social that Atkins “recognizes that digital assets & other innovations are crucial to Making America Greater than Ever Before.” Trump also said he was changing course on his choice for White House counsel. He said his original pick, William McGinley, will work with the Department of Government Efficiency, which will be run by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy with the goal of cutting federal spending. Now David Warrington, who has worked as Trump’s personal lawyer and a lawyer for his campaign, will serve as White House counsel. Israeli strikes on a Gaza tent camp kill at least 21 people, hospital says KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli airstrikes tore through a tent camp for displaced Palestinians in southern Gaza on Wednesday, sparking fires and killing at least 21 people, according to the head of a nearby hospital, in the latest assault on a sprawling tent city that Israel designated a humanitarian safe zone but has repeatedly targeted. The Israeli military said it struck senior Hamas militants “involved in terrorist activities” in the area, without providing additional details, and said it took precautions to minimize harm to civilians. The strike on the Muwasi tent camp was one of several deadly assaults across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday. An Israeli attack in central Gaza killed at least 10 more people, including four children, according to Palestinian medics. Israel’s devastating war in Gaza, launched after Hamas’ October 2023 attack, shows no signs of ending after nearly 14 months. Hamas is still holding dozens of Israeli hostages, and most of Gaza’s population has been displaced and is reliant on international food aid to survive. Israel is also pressing a major offensive in the isolated north, where experts say Palestinians might be experiencing famine. The Biden administration has pledged to make a new push for a Gaza ceasefire now that there's a truce in Lebanon between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah, ending more than a year of cross-border fighting. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump demanded this week the release of hostages held by Hamas before he is sworn into office in January. South Korean President Yoon's martial law declaration raises questions over his political future SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — President Yoon Suk Yeol’s stunning martial law declaration lasted just hours, but experts say it raised serious questions about his ability to govern for the remaining 2 1/2 years of his term and whether he will abide by democratic principles. The opposition-controlled parliament overturned the edict, and his rivals on Wednesday took steps to impeach him. One analyst called his action “political suicide.” Yoon’s political fate may depend on whether a large number of people in coming days take to the streets to push for his ouster. Here's a look at the political firestorm caused by the martial law declaration, the first of its kind in more than 40 years. Yoon's declaration of emergency martial law on Tuesday night was accompanied by a pledge to eliminate “shameless North Korea followers and anti-state forces at a single stroke.” He vowed to protect the country from “falling into the depths of national ruin.” Yoon, a conservative, cited repeated attempts by his liberal rivals in control of parliament to impeach his top officials and curtail key parts of his budget bill for next year. French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962 PARIS (AP) — France’s far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together Wednesday in a historic no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet members to resign, a first since 1962. The National Assembly approved the motion by 331 votes. A minimum of 288 were needed. President Emmanuel Macron insisted he will serve the rest of his term until 2027. However, he will need to appoint a new prime minister for the second time after July’s legislative elections led to a deeply divided parliament. Macron will address the French on Thursday evening, his office said, without providing details. Barnier is expected to formally resign by then. A conservative appointed in September, Barnier becomes the shortest-serving prime minister in France’s modern Republic. White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House official on Wednesday said at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger offered new details about the breadth of the sprawling Chinese hacking campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. Neuberger divulged the scope of the hack a day after the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued guidance intended to help root out the hackers and prevent similar cyberespionage in the future. White House officials cautioned that the number of telecommunication firms and countries impacted could still grow. The U.S. believes that the hackers were able to gain access to communications of senior U.S. government officials and prominent political figures through the hack, Neuberger said. “We don’t believe any classified communications has been compromised,” Neuberger added during a call with reporters. Harris found success with women who have cats, but Trump got the dog owner vote: AP VoteCast WASHINGTON (AP) — The lead-up to the 2024 election was all about cat owners. But in the end, the dogs had their day. President-elect Donald Trump won slightly more than half of voters who own either cats or dogs, with a big assist from dog owners, according to AP VoteCast, a survey of more than 120,000 voters. Dog owners were much more likely to support the Republican over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Cat owners were split between the two candidates. About two-thirds of voters said they own a dog or cat, but pet owners don't usually get much attention from politicians. This year, however, past comments by Trump's running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, about “childless cat ladies” briefly became a campaign issue — and Taylor Swift signed her Instagram endorsement of Harris in September as “Taylor Swift Childless Cat Lady.” Harris did end up decisively winning support from women who owned a cat but not a dog. Still, those voters were a relatively small slice of the electorate, and pet owners as a whole did not seem to hold Vance's remarks against the GOP ticket. Childless or not, women who only owned a cat were more likely to support Harris than were dog owners, or voters who had a cat and a dog. About 6 in 10 women who owned a cat but not a dog supported Harris, according to AP VoteCast. She did similarly well among women who did not own either kind of pet.Police officers stand near a body covered by a tarp outside of Feather River Adventist School after a shooting Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Oroville, Calif. (Michael Weber/The Chico Enterprise-Record via AP) Police officers stand near a body covered by a tarp outside of Feather River Adventist School after a shooting Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Oroville, Calif. (Michael Weber/The Chico Enterprise-Record via AP) Emergency personnel state outside the Feather River Adventist School after a shooting Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Oroville, Calif. (Michael Weber/The Chico Enterprise-Record via AP) Police tape blocks a road outside the Feather River Adventist School after a shooting Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Oroville, Calif. (Michael Weber/The Chico Enterprise-Record via AP) Police officers stand near a body covered by a tarp outside of Feather River Adventist School after a shooting Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Oroville, Calif. (Michael Weber/The Chico Enterprise-Record via AP) PALERMO, Calif. (AP) — Two children were wounded in a shooting Wednesday at a small religious K-8 school in Northern California and the shooter died from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot, sheriff’s officials said. The children’s conditions were not immediately known. The shooting occurred Wednesday afternoon at the Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists, a private, K-8 school in Palermo, a community of 5,500 people about 65 miles (104 km) north of Sacramento. Butte County Sheriff Kory L. Honea said the 911 calls reported “an individual on campus who had fired shots at students,” and said that the shooter did not appear to have a connection to the school. The motive was not immediately known, he continued. One student was flown to a nearby hospital, Honea said. Authorities rushed students to the Oroville Church of the Nazarene to be reunited with their families, the sheriff’s office said. The school has been open since 1965 and caters to fewer than three dozen children, according to its website.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Thompson led one of the biggest health insurers in the U.S. but was unknown to millions of people his decisions affected. Then Wednesday's targeted fatal shooting of the UnitedHealthcare CEO on a midtown Manhattan sidewalk thrust the executive and his business into the national spotlight. Thompson, who was 50, had worked at the giant UnitedHealth Group Inc for 20 years and run the insurance arm since 2021 after running its Medicare and retirement business. As CEO, Thompson led a firm that provides health coverage to more than 49 million Americans — more than the population of Spain. United is the largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans, the privately run versions of the U.S. government’s Medicare program for people age 65 and older. The company also sells individual insurance and administers health-insurance coverage for thousands of employers and state-and federally funded Medicaid programs. The business run by Thompson brought in $281 billion in revenue last year, making it the largest subsidiary of the Minnetonka, Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group. His $10.2 million annual pay package, including salary, bonus and stock options awards, made him one of the company's highest-paid executives. The University of Iowa graduate began his career as a certified public accountant at PwC and had little name recognition beyond the health care industry. Even to investors who own its stock, the parent company's face belonged to CEO Andrew Witty, a knighted British triathlete who has testified before Congress. When Thompson did occasionally draw attention, it was because of his role in shaping the way Americans get health care. At an investor meeting last year, he outlined his company's shift to “value-based care,” paying doctors and other caregivers to keep patients healthy rather than focusing on treating them once sick. “Health care should be easier for people,” Thompson said at the time. “We are cognizant of the challenges. But navigating a future through value-based care unlocks a situation where the ... family doesn’t have to make the decisions on their own.” Thompson also drew attention in 2021 when the insurer, like its competitors, was widely criticized for a plan to start denying payment for what it deemed non-critical visits to hospital emergency rooms. “Patients are not medical experts and should not be expected to self-diagnose during what they believe is a medical emergency,” the chief executive of the American Hospital Association wrote in an open letter addressed to Thompson. “Threatening patients with a financial penalty for making the wrong decision could have a chilling effect on seeking emergency care.” United Healthcare responded by delaying rollout of the change. Thompson, who lived in a Minneapolis suburb and was the married father of two sons in high school, was set to speak at an investor meeting in a midtown New York hotel. He was on his own and about to enter the building when he was shot in the back by a masked assailant who fled on foot before pedaling an e-bike into Central Park a few blocks away, the New York Police Department said. Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said investigators were looking at Thompson's social media accounts and interviewing employees and family members. “Didn’t seem like he had any issues at all,” Kenny said. "He did not have a security detail.” AP reporters Michael R. Sisak and Steve Karnowski contributed to this report. Murphy reported from Indianapolis. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email.
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Michigan's defense of national title fell short, aims to cap lost season with win against Ohio StateSolving KYC challenges in Latin America with digital IDVNEW YORK (AP) — Top-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen is headed back to the World Blitz Championship on Monday after its governing body agreed to loosen a dress code that got him fined and denied a late-round game in another tournament for refusing to change out of jeans . Lamenting the contretemps, International Chess Federation President Arkady Dvorkovich said in a statement Sunday that he'd let World Blitz Championship tournament officials consider allowing “appropriate jeans” with a jacket, and other “elegant minor deviations” from the dress code. He said Carlsen's stand — which culminated in his quitting the tournament Friday — highlighted a need for more discussion “to ensure that our rules and their application reflect the evolving nature of chess as a global and accessible sport.” Carlsen, meanwhile, said in a video posted Sunday on social media that he would play — and wear jeans — in the World Blitz Championship when it begins Monday. “I think the situation was badly mishandled on their side,” the 34-year-old Norwegian grandmaster said. But he added that he loves playing blitz — a fast-paced form of chess — and wanted fans to be able to watch, and that he was encouraged by his discussions with the federation after Friday's showdown. “I think we sort of all want the same thing,” he suggested in the video on his Take Take Take chess app’s YouTube channel. “We want the players to be comfortable, sure, but also relatively presentable.” The events began when Carlsen wore jeans and a sportcoat Friday to the Rapid World Championship, which is separate from but held in conjunction with the blitz event. The chess federation said Friday that longstanding rules prohibit jeans at those tournaments, and players are lodged nearby to make sartorial switch-ups easy if needed. An official fined Carlsen $200 and asked him to change pants, but he refused and wasn't paired for a ninth-round game, the federation said at the time. The organization noted that another grandmaster, Ian Nepomniachtchi, was fined earlier in the day for wearing sports shoes, changed and continued to play. Carlsen has said that he offered to wear something else the next day, but officials were unyielding. He said “it became a bit of a matter of principle,” so he quit the rapid and blitz championships. In the video posted Sunday, he questioned whether he had indeed broken a rule and said changing clothes would have needlessly interrupted his concentration between games. He called the punishment “unbelievably harsh.” “Of course, I could have changed. Obviously, I didn’t want to,” he said, and “I stand by that.”
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AP News in Brief at 6:04 p.m. ESTOn 11 March 2014, a short video of Natalia Poklonskaya went viral on YouTube . The footage shows Natalia as Crimea's newly appointed chief prosecutor at a press conference. Internet users, particularly Japanese and Chinese, loved Natalia Poklonskaya's baby face and created manga and anime art of her. Where is this internet sensation now? TABLE OF CONTENTS Profile Summary Natalia Poklonskaya's bio Natalia Poklonskaya's age Natalia Poklonskaya's height and weight Why is Natalia Poklonskaya famous? Natalia Poklonskaya's art and memes Educational Background Career Prosecutor, Ukraine Appointment as the Prosecutor General of Crimea Political career, Russia Diplomatic Career, Russia The campaign against Matilda Voting against the retirement bill Author: Crimean Spring: Before And After What is Natalia Poklonskaya's nickname? Who is Natalia Poklonskaya's husband? Natalia Poklonskaya's net worth Anti-War comments on the Russian invasion of Ukraine Is Natalia Poklonskaya pagan? Where is Natalia Poklonskaya now? Fast Facts about Natalia Poklonskaya Who is Natalia Poklonskaya, and how did she become a meme lord? Did the fame that followed affect her life and profession? Learn more about the Ukrainian-born Russian prosecutor. Profile Summary Natalia Poklonskaya's bio Poklonskaya is a Ukranian-born Russian lawyer currently serving as the adviser to the Prosecutor General of Russia. Natalia Poklonskaya became a meme online when a video of her at a press conference went viral. People marvelled at her appearance at the meeting. Read also Bloody Civilian responds to N200bn lawsuit over alleged defamation of Pastor Helen Ukpabio Natalia Poklonskaya's family moved to Yevpatoria, Crimea, in 1990 when she was 10. Her parents are both retired and live in Crimea. Natalia's grandfathers perished in World War II, while one of her grandmothers survived the fascist occupation. The Russian politician is 44 years old as of 2024. She was born on March 18, 1980, in Mykhailivka, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine. How tall is Natalia Poklonskaya? Poklonskaya is 5' 6" and weighs 59 kg. Her eye colour is blue, and her hair is blonde. She has an hourglass body shape, and her body measurements are 32-24-33 inches. Natalia Poklonskaya became a meme overnight when a clip of her at a press conference went viral. In the middle of the Russian occupation of Crimea in March 2014, Natalia Poklonskaya was appointed prosecutor of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. A clip of the press conference made her an internet sensation. Read also UNIBEN: Mother of best graduating student wears Chosen apron to meet VC during convocation The video was initially uploaded to a Japanese YouTube channel and became a sensation, especially among Chinese and Japanese internet users and streamers . Interest grew and spread to platforms like 4chan, Reddit, and VKontakte. Eventually, the story was picked up by international media outlets, including the BBC . She became a viral trend, with her press conference gaining over 1.7 million views within a month. Natalia Poklonskaya's memes and cute photos circulated on the internet as people admired her looks. A Russian journalist informed Poklonskaya of her internet fame and asked what she thought of being called the new Russian love symbol. She responded with surprise and said she was not so sure about it. No, I want everyone to consider me as an attorney. And I'll achieve it with my job. Natalia Poklonskaya has said she views her beauty as an asset since it allows people to underestimate her, which is excellent for deceiving enemies. Read also Magi Sadeq's biography: Who is Mohamed Salah's wife? Internet users found Natalia Poklonskaya's looks appealing, especially in contrast to her military uniform. The internet virality led to many memes and anime and manga drawings inspired by her. Fan art was made and uploaded on different platforms. These were shared widely and made news internationally. The famous politician graduated from the Yevpatoria branch of the Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs in 2002. In 2022, Natalia Poklonskaya completed her master's degree in international relations at the Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Federation. Natalia has served in several roles including lawyer, politician, diplomat and adviser. She is also the author of Crimean Spring: Before And After . After Natalia Poklonskaya graduated, she worked in the Ukrainian Prosecutor's Office. She was employed as an assistant prosecutor to the Acting Prosecutor of the Republic of Crimea. From 2002 to 2010, she was assistant attorney general of the Krasnogvardeisky and Yevpatoria districts of Crimea. From 2010 to 2011, she was deputy chief of a surveillance law enforcement unit of the Prosecutor's Office of Crimea. Read also Who is Fayza Lamari? All there is to know about Kylian Mbappé’s mother Among the first cases she handled during this period in her career include that of the organized racket gang 'Bashmaki.' In 2012, she worked as a state prosecutor at the trial against the ex-deputy of the Crimean Council Ruvim. From December 2012 to March 2014, Natalia Poklonskaya worked as a senior attorney of the 2nd division of the General Directorate of Internal Affairs in Crimea. In February 2014, Russia invaded Ukraine to occupy Crimea and annex it from Ukrainian control. The military occupation started on 20 February, which led to the successful Russian annexation of Crimea. During Russian military occupation in preparation for the annexation, Natalia Poklonskaya was appointed Prosecutor of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Four others had rejected the position before Natalia Poklonskaya accepted it. She resigned from the Ukrainian judicial service and joined the occupying Russian forces in Crimea. She has been termed a traitor in Ukraine even to this day. Read also How much is Andile Jali's salary? Top details about the football star Following her appointment, Natalia Poklonskaya was declared a wanted criminal by the Ukrainian judicial authorities due to her alleged involvement in a conspiracy to overthrow the constitutional order. Natalia held a press conference after her appointment, reacting to the situation. Her video went viral, making her an internet sensation. In her speech, she criticized the opposition protests in Ukraine and described the change of government in Kyiv as an "anti-constitutional coup." Following her remarks, the Ukrainian government launched a criminal case against Natalia and stripped her of the civil service rank of "counsellor of justice." In October 2016, Russian President Vladimir Putin terminated Natalia's appointment as the prosecutor of Crimea. The move came a few weeks after she was elected MP of the Russian parliament by the United Russia party on September 18. Natalia started serving as the Deputy of the State Duma of Russia on October 5, 2016. The famous politician also served as the deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on Foreign Affairs. Read also Top 30 best defensive midfielders in the world as of 2024 ranked While in office, Poklonskaya initiated a ban on the Mejlis of Crimean Tatar people, describing it as an extremist organization. She also gave the course of numerous lawsuits over the Crimean Tatars on charges of extremism and terrorism. Natalia Poklonskaya began her diplomatic career on October 13 2021. She was appointed the Russian Federation's ambassador to the Republic of Cabo Verde but could not take the position. After graduating in February 2022, she received another appointment as the deputy chief of Rossotrudnichestvo, also known as the Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States Affairs, Compatriots Living Abroad, and International Humanitarian Cooperation. In November 2016, Natalia led a campaign to block the release of Matilda for allegedly insulting believers' feelings, which is a criminal offence in Russia, according to a law passed in 2013. The film tells the story of the romance between prima ballerina Matilda Kshesinskaya and the last Russian tsar, Nicholas II. She filed 43 complaints against the movie despite receiving rejections from the prosecution each time. Read also Meet Marcia Aoki, legendary footballer Pelé’s widow She received support from famous figures, including Chechen President Ramazan Kadyrov and Orthodox Church clerics. Despite her efforts, the film premiered in St Petersburg's Marinski Theatre in October 2017 under tight security. In July 2018, Poklonskaya was the only United Russian MP to vote against a government bill to raise the retirement age. The State Duma voted on the first reading of legislation to pass the bill. After Natalia's rebellion, United Russia leaders discussed her future in the party but did not include her in the newly formed Joint Commission of Ethics and Income Monitoring. Natalia remained the deputy chairperson of the Security and Countering Corruption Commission and an ordinary member of the National Security Budgetary Spending Commission. Poklonskaya also co-authored a book , Crimean Spring: Before and After , with her ex-husband, Ivan Solovyev. Read also Aya Tanjali’s age, birthday, parents, why is she famous? The book launch occurred on March 10, 2019, at Livadia Palace in Crimea. The 15-chapter book highlights her childhood, family, and career. Her book shows the Ukrainian intelligence services and describes the events in which she participated. What is Natalia Poklonskaya's nickname? Natalia is often called 'Nyasha' because of her appearance. The word originates from 'Nyashniy,' which means attractive, cheerful, desirable things or characters in anime. 'Nyasha' is also often used to describe an adorable girl. Who is Natalia Poklonskaya's husband? The Russian diplomat married Ivan Nikolaevich Soloview in 2018. Their wedding took place in Crimea. Ivan is a veteran of law enforcement agencies. After over one year of marriage, the couple divorced in 2019. The politician is currently single and living with her daughter. Natalia Poklonskaya's daughter is called Anastasiya Poklonskaya. Natalia Poklonskaya's net worth The 44-year-old has earned quite a lot as a lawyer and politician. Her estimated net worth is $1 million, per The City Celeb . Read also Who is Thierry Henry’s wife? Get to know Andrea Rajacic Anti-War comments on the Russian invasion of Ukraine In 2022, Natalia Poklonskaya made anti-war sentiments on her Telegram channel. She decried the devastation that the Russian invasion of Ukraine had caused. Following her remarks, she was dismissed as deputy chief of Rossotrudnichestvo. After the dismissal, Natalia Poklonskaya thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for his support and said she would move to another job. The following day, she was appointed as the adviser to the Prosecutor General of Russia. Since then, she has been largely silent on social media, which has led to speculations of a strict ban on public speaking. Is Natalia Poklonskaya pagan? Natalia Poklonskaya is an orthodox Christian. However, she came under fire in November 2024 when she shared pictures on Telegram wearing face paint and Celtic garb to celebrate the Gaelic festival of Samhain. The head of the Russian Orthodox Church criticized her outfit and called it an attempt to revive paganism. Read also Shawty Bae’s age, height, real name, net worth, boyfriend Where is Natalia Poklonskaya now? Natalia Poklonskaya currently advises the Prosecutor General of Russia. She reposts and reports stories on her Telegram channel but has not been as active on social media. Fast Facts about Natalia Poklonskaya She was born in Ukraine and was a citizen of Ukraine before Russian invasion. She joined the Russian military occupation of Crimea and became of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. She has one daughter, Anastasiya Poklonskaya. She is a high-ranking official in the Russian government and currently serves as an adviser to the Prosecutor General of Russia. She was accused of treason by the Prosecutor General’s office of Ukraine for assisting Russia in occupying Crimea. To Russians, Natalia Poklonskaya is a prosecutor, diplomat and adviser trusted by Putin and proof of beauty with brains. While to Ukrainians, she is a traitor who betrayed the country and joined the occupying forces. Despite her controversies and decisions, Poklonskaya remains an influential figure in Russia. Read also 15 hottest weather women to ever grace your TV screen Legit.ng recently shared an article on the Top 30 countries with the most beautiful women in 2024. This ranking was sourced from multiple publications to bring you the most beautiful women based on different metrics. Find out which countries are considered to have the most beautiful women and if your country is on the list. The countries featured here are frequently celebrated in global media, beauty pageants, and cultural narratives for the unique attributes of their women. Source: Legit.ng
Butte County Sheriff Kory L. Honea said the 911 calls reported “an individual on campus who had fired shots at students," and said that the shooter did not appear to have a connection to the school."Cross the line, pay the fine" is the warning from the Colorado Department of Transportation. The technology to detect when drivers weave in and out of express lanes is coming to the central Interstate 70, I-25 South Gap and U.S. 36 corridors beginning Dec. 1, according to a recent news release. CDOT said its common to see drivers cross over the solid white lines into the express lanes when traffic slows or when trying to get around another vehicle already in the express lane. Vehicles may only enter or exit express lanes at points clearly designated with signs and dashed lines, said department officials. The system uses sensors, cameras and software that work together to identify vehicles that are weaving in-and-out of toll lanes and was deployed for the first time on the I-70 mountain corridor in June 2023. It has since been expanded to the C-470 and North I-25 express lanes, according to CDOT. “This technology has already reduced violations by 80% in the corridors where we’ve deployed it,” said Tim Hoover, a CDOT spokesman. “This means accidents avoided and lives saved.” In 2022, the legislature passed House Bill 22-1074 , allowing the Colorado Transportation Investment Office to enforce Colorado express lanes rules using advanced roadway technology. Drivers weaving over the solid lines between express lanes and the general-purpose lanes cause crashes each year. Due to the speed differentials between vehicles in the express lanes and those in the general-purpose lanes, this behavior significantly increases crash risks, according to CDOT. Drivers in all lanes do not anticipate cars suddenly crossing over solid lines in front of them, forcing them to react quickly to vehicles moving at different speeds. Vehicles should only enter or exit express lanes at clearly marked points with signs and dashed lines. “More than 90% of drivers using express lanes follow the rules and don’t cross the solid lines. Unfortunately, the small percentage that do weave endanger themselves and everyone else,” said Hoover. “Starting Dec. 1, we’re giving these drivers 30 days’ notice to change their behavior. After that, if you cross the line, you pay the fine.” Civil penalties for violating the express lane rules start at $75 if paid within 20 days. After 20 days, the fine increases to $150. To learn more, visit expresslanes.codot.gov .Xbox marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) by sharing a blog post wherein the Microsoft-owned brand detailed accessibility updates. The post was written by Kaitlyn Jones, senior accessibility product manager for Xbox’s gaming accessibility group. “International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed each December to promote awareness, understanding and equal participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of society and development,” Jones wrote in the blog post’s introduction. “At Xbox, we view play as a fundamental aspect of today’s society that should be accessible to as many people as possible. We strive to create inclusive experiences that empower players to enjoy the games they want, in the ways they want, surrounded by the communities they want to play with.” Jones mentioned peripheral-centric updates pertaining to the Xbox Adaptive Controller and Elite Series 2. There are new remapping options available to players, of which Jones said is “an important part of accessibility” as it gives people the ability to customize controls based on their needs and tolerances. The update features new functionality such as Toggle Holds and mapping stick moment to button presses. Both, Jones said, are generally intended for gamers who may lack the dexterity for prolonged button presses and the like. In addition, players now have the option to map mouse inputs to the Xbox controller, giving them the ability to “use an Xbox Adaptive Controller to view a game guide on YouTube during a break in the action, make a PowerPoint presentation or check email,” Jones said. Lastly, Xbox announced it has added support for remapping the hat switch on some joysticks to function as “the opposite stick” when attached to the Xbox Adaptive Controller. Elsewhere, Jones mentions the slew of updates made to Diablo IV and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 . I covered these last month . Both titles are nominees in the Game Awards’ Innovation in Accessibility category; the ceremony takes place next week in Los Angeles. And in World of Warcraft , the development team is celebrating Norwegian gamer Mats “Ibelin” Steen ahead of the Netflix documentary The Remarkable Life of Ibelin . Steen has a progressive neuromuscular disease called Duchenne muscular dystrophy , and WoW players can purchase the Raven pack in support of the nonprofit CureDuchenne organization, which Jones writes is a leader in the “research, [patient] care, and innovation for improving and extending the lives of individuals with Duchenne.” This week’s news from Xbox comes after similar news from late August.
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