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Large political rallies, both for and against Yoon, expected today in run-up to impeachment vote(The Center Square) – Legislators in Washington, D.C., have taken a number of steps over the past few days to push for insurance and pharmaceutical reforms to be passed before the end of the year. On Wednesday, a bicameral group of Republican and Democrat lawmakers held a press conference discussing the need for pharmacy benefit manager reform to protect small pharmacies across the country and “save lives.” “Whether you are a Republican, Democrat, or an independent, we all want the same thing. We want accessible, affordable, quality health care,” said Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga. “We’re not here today to just discuss one bill or to discuss just one patient’s story. We're here because there's broad, bipartisan pharmacy benefit manager, or PBM, reform that is needed to save lives.” Pharmacy benefit managers are the middlemen responsible for managing the drug prices covered by health insurance plans. According to the Harvard Political Review , the problem with pharmacy benefit managers is that they “have vertically integrated with pharmacy chains and health insurers through massive conglomerates.” That then allows them to abuse their power to cut out small pharmacies and increase prices. Carter also signed a letter that was released last week calling on the Department of Justice to dig into the role pharmacy benefit managers played in the opioid epidemic. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Deborah Ross, D-N.C., and Cliff Benz, R-Ore., all joined him in signing that letter. “The opioid crisis has devastated communities in North Carolina and across the country, and PBMs may have fueled it by prioritizing profits over people,” Ross said on social media . “That’s why I joined a letter calling on the DOJ to investigate their role and hold these bad actors accountable.” The letter looked at recent reports on the largest pharmacy benefit managers, CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRx which state that they “colluded and conspired to steer patients towards OxyContin in exchange for $400 million.” OxyContin is a trade name for the narcotic oxycodone hydrochloride, a painkiller available by prescription only. This and the general “lack of transparency” is just one of the many complaints that legislators aired on Wednesday. “My colleagues who are joining me today, Democrats and Republicans ... all recognize that PBMs are decreasing the accessibility, the affordability, and therefore the quality of health care in America,” Carter said. “We have an opportunity, right now, to advance bipartisan legislation that increases reporting requirements, which would heighten transparency and shine a light on the opaque practices of these PBMs.” Carter was also joined by Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., who is leading the effort to get legislation passed in the U.S. Senate. “This year, we're losing about one pharmacy a day in America,” Lankford said. “We want leadership to be able to take this up and to bring it up in the end-of-year package ... Stop holding up legislation that is bipartisan, bicameral, and solving a problem that Americans need solved.”
Roughly a third of all food is lost or wasted from the U.S. food supply each year and, with its big holiday meal as the centerpiece, Thanksgiving can be one of the most wasteful days of the year, according to experts. With the price of sweet potatoes , cranberries, potatoes and wine up compared with last year, shoppers may want to carefully consider how much to make for the holiday. Minimizing food waste also keeps food out of landfills, cutting down on emissions of methane — a powerful greenhouse gas. "The food on your table is the result of many resources," said Dr. Jean Buzby, liaison for food loss and waste at the United States Department of Agriculture. "Fresh water, energy, land and labor are used to create, process, transport, store, market and prepare that food. Do what you can to keep your food out of landfills so that all those resources are not wasted." How bad is food waste on Thanksgiving About 200 million pounds of turkey are thrown out over the Thanksgiving holiday week, according to estimates from the Natural Resources Defense Council. Throwing out all that turkey also means the resources used to produce it are being wasted. According to NRDC estimates, producing just one pound of turkey meat uses 520 gallons of water —the equivalent of seven bathtubs full of water. And greenhouse gas emissions from a pound of turkey are equivalent to those from burning a half gallon of gasoline. "While no one sets out to be wasteful on Thanksgiving, nor throughout the year, people want to be celebratory and enjoy a special meal," Natural Resources Defense Council expert Anya Obrez said. "Most of us have deep-rooted associations between food on the table and our ability to care for our loved ones, and so we go a little overboard to ensure we won't run out of food. On top of that, cooking for a large party can be difficult!" How to minimize food waste while preparing for Thanksgiving Ahead of the holiday, the NRDC recommends figuring out exactly how much to prepare. The organization has a tool to help: people can plug in the number of guests and how much of an eater those guests are. The next step is selecting how many meals of leftovers you want and the type of meal being prepared. Types of food can also be added to your menu in the tool to get an estimate of how much to buy and cook. It's also important to make a grocery list, said Buzby. Research shows it can help shoppers avoid impulse buying. While cooking, experts advise saving peels and scraps for future broths or creative snacks, like potato skin chips. Once everyone is at the table, Obrez suggests serving smaller portions. "If your guests tend to have a lot left on their plates at the end of the meal, use smaller plates for serving," she said. "That way, when guests pile food on their plates, the amount they've got is more closely aligned with what they will actually eat. If anyone is still hungry after the first pass, they can always go back for seconds —or thirds." Making the most of your Thanksgiving leftovers Thanksgiving hosts staring at dishes of leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and more should get excited about leftovers, Buzby said. Her favorite post-Thanksgiving treat is fritters her mom made with leftover mashed potatoes. She suggests making bread pudding with extra bread, use bones or leftover meat for stock or chili, and prepare French toast with extra buttermilk or cream. "Think about what your family did to save food from being wasted and add your own touch of creativity," Buzby said. To extend shelf life, Obrez suggests freezing before tossing. "Freezing food is like hitting a pause button; nearly anything can be frozen and rediscovered for a dark winter weeknight when you don't have the energy to cook something from scratch," Obrez said. Sending food home with guests is also an option, as is making a donation. Thanksgiving Aliza Chasan is a Digital Content Producer for "60 Minutes" and CBSNews.com. She has previously written for outlets including PIX11 News, The New York Daily News, Inside Edition and DNAinfo. Aliza covers trending news, often focusing on crime and politics.Need some assistance with NYT Strands today? Today's theme — "Prepare to be eaten" — is quite tricky, even when you have a few answers on the board. Below, we've compiled some useful hints for Strands #279, as well as the answers, should it come to that. We'll start off with some clues, before building up to the full answer for Strands #279, so read on if you need a little help. Warning: Spoilers lie ahead for Strands #279. Today's NYT Strands answer — Today's theme and hints The official theme for NYT Strands #279 is... "Prepare to be eaten". And here's an unofficial hint from me: "How do you like your carbs?" If you're still in the dark, here are some useful words to give you those valuable clue tokens: Still struggling? The spangram will give you a hint about the connection word. Today, it starts with 'H' and ends with 'O'. Scroll down to find out what it is... It's HOTPOTATO. Today's Strands answers So, what are today's Strands answers for game #279? Drumroll, please... ...and the spangram was HOTPOTATO. Strands #279 “Prepare to be eaten” 🔵🔵🔵💡 🔵🟡🔵🔵 Hi Strands fans. I found this one quite tricky, even when I'd stumbled on a few answers by chance. The theme of "Prepare to be eaten" suggests something a bit more cannibalistic than what it ultimately proved to be about: ways of preparing potatoes. I found BAKED first on the top line of the grid. That made me assume this was just about general cooking methods, which led me to FRIED in the bottom left and ROASTED in the matching top corner. But then I ran out of cooking methods to find (I did find "poach" but it turned out to be nothing, hence it's amongst the clue words above), so I opted to use a clue which revealed MASHED. Right, so this is about potatoes then? That makes things a bit easier. I duly got the spangram of HOTPOTATO spelt backwards from bottom to top, and then tried to unpick the remaining two anagrams. FONDANT was the one on the left of the board, while SCALLOPED was on the right. Good thing I used the clue, as I'd never have got either of those otherwise... Yesterday's Strands answers Reading this in a later time zone? You can find the full article on yesterday's Strands answers for game #278 right here .
LONDON (AP) – The U.S. Air Force says a number of small drones were detected last week around three bases in eastern England that are used by American forces. The drones were spotted between Wednesday and Friday near RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Feltwell. They were actively monitored after they were seen in the vicinity of and over the three bases, U.S. Air Forces Europe said in a statement. The Air Force didn’t identify who was behind the incursions, but said base officials determined there was no impact on residents or critical infrastructure. Lakenheath is home to the 48th Fighter Wing, which the U.S. Air Force describes as the foundation of its combat capability in Europe. Mildenhall hosts the 100th Air Refueling Wing, and Feltwell is a hub for housing, schools and other services. “To protect operational security, we do not discuss our specific force protection measures but retain the right to protect the installation,” the Air Force said. “We continue to monitor our airspace and are working with host-nation authorities and mission partners to ensure the safety of base personnel, facilities and assets.” While it is unclear whether the drones had hostile intent, the incidents came during a week that saw the most significant escalation of hostilities in Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion nearly three years ago. For the first time, Ukraine struck targets inside Russia with intermediate range missiles supplied by the U.S. and Britain after President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Keir Starmer authorized use of the weapons. In response, Russia launched a new intermediate range ballistic missile at Ukraine, and President Vladimir Putin said his country had the right to strike nations that allow their weapons to be used against Russia. Lakenheath, Mildenhall and Feltwell, located close to one another in the counties of Suffolk and Norfolk, are Royal Air Force bases used primarily by the U.S. Air Force. Britain’s Ministry of Defense said “we take threats seriously and maintain robust measures” at military installations. “This includes counter drone security capabilities. We won’t comment further on security procedures,” it said.Civil trial on Curtis Hill groping allegations set to begin MondayNone
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Gratifying as it was for Sean McDermott to catch up with his family and get some rest during Buffalo’s bye week, the Bills coach on Wednesday found comfort returning to his weekly routine and familiar wardrobe — a gray T-shirt and sweatpants. “When I’m not wearing those, I go to my closet and I don’t know what to wear. I’m kind of like not myself,” he said before pulling up his hoodie for emphasis to reveal the gray shirt he had on underneath. “So I was telling some of the guys this morning, ‘It’s good to be back.’” Though there remain challenges ahead, these are upbeat times in Buffalo . The Bills (9-2) are off to their best start since 1992. They remain in contention for the AFC’s top seed by entering their break following a 30-21 win over Kansas City (10-1). And Buffalo is in position to clinch its fifth straight AFC East title as early as Sunday. To do so, the Bills would need Miami to lose to Green Bay on Thursday night, and Buffalo to win its game over San Francisco (5-6) on Sunday night. Buffalo has won six straight since back-to-back losses at Baltimore and Houston, and scored 30 or more points in each of its past five outings. Refreshed as McDermott sounded and appeared, it didn’t take long for him to revert to his game-at-a-time script when assessing what’s on the line this weekend. “We’re mostly focused on our level of play this week against a good football team,” he said. McDermott shed little light on the status of Buffalo’s lengthy list of injured players. There’s no timetable yet on Matt Milano being activated off injured reserve, even though the starting linebacker practiced fully for the first time since tearing his left biceps during a training camp practice in mid-August. Milano has actually missed nearly 14 months since sustaining a season-ending injury to his right leg in Week 5 last season. Milano revealed little during a brief interview following practice. “I feel all right. Getting back into it with the team,” said Milano, who no longer wore a red non-contact jersey in practice. Meantime, rookie receiver Keon Coleman, who has missed two games with a right wrist injury, and starting right tackle Spencer Brown, who missed one game with an ankle injury, were limited in practice. Tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee) was Buffalo's only player not practicing. The Bills also opened the three-week window for backup rookie defensive tackle DeWayne Carter (wrist) and backup offensive lineman Tylan Grable (groin) to return. McDermott has another positive going for him revolving around the bye week. The Bills are 8-0 coming out of their break since McDermott took over as coach in 2017. “I don’t really have the, hey, this is exactly what we do formula,” McDermott said on whether he’s changed his bye week approach. “It’s more of us really just getting back to what we do, getting back to basics.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
Showing 1 to 10 of 10 results (window.adq = window.adq || []).push((api) => api.addSlot({"key":"card","index":"1","searchTerm":null,"fullSearchTerm":null})); Wolf Hall 2015 Drama History 15 Summary: Historical drama about Henry VIII's adviser Thomas Cromwell. Adapted from Hilary Mantel's Booker prize-winning novels Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, it stars Mark Rylance and Claire Foy. RT says:: There’s much jubilation at court because the country is calm and Henry VIII (Damian Lewis) has finally got the male heir he so desperately wanted. However, as we know from our history lessons, the joy is short-lived... much like the king’s most recent wife. There seems to be an unseemly haste to marry him off again, preferably to a French bride to destabilise relations between Spain and France. And, although the king is in mourning, he’s not averse to the idea of wifey number four. His adviser Thomas Cromwell (Mark Rylance) continues to tread a precarious path balancing complex political manoeuvrings with personal anguish and conflicts, while outwitting his many enemies in court and managing the capricious king (who is becoming noticeably unwell). It’s no wonder Cromwell is plagued by nightmares and distressing memories. Peter Kosminsky’s magical production is riveting and the supporting cast (including Timothy Spall as the glowering Duke of Norfolk) is brilliant, yet it’s hard to tear your eyes away from the incomparable Rylance, his impassive face revealing nothing... and yet saying so much. JANE RACKHAM How to watch Fatal Attraction 2023 Drama Thriller 18 Summary: An affair threatens the lives of Dan Gallagher and his wife, Beth, in this reimagining of the 1987 movie, exploring marriage and infidelity through the lens of modern attitudes toward strong women, personality disorders and coercive control RT says:: Subtlety isn’t this thriller’s strength, with lines early on about bad decisions leading to terrible outcomes hinting at the ill-fated extra-marital affair to come. But neither is it particular pacy. In fact, so little happens in the first episode of tonight’s double bill that it feels more like Fatal Inaction. With the second hour, though, comes the fling, as Los Angeles DA Dan Gallagher (Joshua Jackson) strays with colleague Alex Forrest (Lizzy Caplan). But even after that, we get little clue as to whether this reimagining of the 1987 movie (first available on Paramount+) will update its reductive sexual politics. Where it does part company with the original is in a flashforward to 15 years in the future, which depicts Dan in straitened circumstances. But, unfortunately, the whole thing is too glum to really grab attention. DAVID BROWN How to watch Asia 2024 Documentary and factual Nature Summary: David Attenborough presents a documentary exploring the wildlife of the world's largest continent, revealing its most remarkable landscapes and animals RT says:: Asia is the world’s most densely populated continent, so humans and animals need mutual respect and tolerance if they’re to co-exist successfully. In this episode we zip from India to Japan to Singapore seeing wonderful examples of this. Tigers in Bhopal, for instance, have learnt to become “invisible” to make the most of the city’s rich hunting grounds. There’s some glorious wildlife photography but most entertaining is the footage of a canny elephant in Sri Lanka that has discovered that if he stands in front of a bus, blocking its way, he can demand substantial fruit treats from the passengers. A pachyderm’s road toll, if you like. JANE RACKHAM How to watch Spider-Man: Homecoming Action Sci-fi 2017 Jon Watts 127 mins 12 Summary: Superhero action adventure starring Tom Holland, Michael Keaton and Robert Downey Jr. Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, yearns to become a member of super-team the Avengers, and is frustrated when Tony Stark urges him to first finish high school. However, when Parker discovers a local man is illegally selling alien technology, the nascent hero spies an opportunity to prove his world-saving worth. RT says:: The “Tom Holland era” Spidey films inject a super sense of fun into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The action kicks off with Spider-Man: Homecoming, which pits young Peter Parker (Holland) against the fearsome Vulture (Michael Keaton). He teams up with Jake Gyllenhaal’s globe-headed Mysterio in SpiderMan: Far from Home (showing Monday) before the multiverse cracks open to unleash all kinds of chaos (plus some crowd-pleasing cameos) in Spider-Man: No Way Home (showing Tuesday). Holland is set to sling webs again in a fourth film, due in cinemas in 2026. JOSH WINNING How to watch (window.adq = window.adq || []).push((api) => api.addSlot({"key":"card","index":"2","searchTerm":null,"fullSearchTerm":null})); Cape Fear Thriller Crime/detective 1991 Martin Scorsese 122 mins 18 Summary: Thriller starring Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte and Jessica Lange. After 14 years behind bars, brutal rapist Max Cady is free to exact revenge on the man who could have kept him out of jail, lawyer Sam Bowden. Too clever to attack his victim directly, the devious ex-convict begins a reign of terror that threatens Bowden's wife and teenage daughter. Determined to crush the family, Cady's sadistic campaign causes underlying tensions to explode with devastating results. RT says:: All you need to know about Martin Scorsese’s lurid 1991 remake of the 1962 potboiler is this: to play the villainous Max Cady, who’s out of prison and seeking revenge against his former defence counsel (Nick Nolte), Robert De Niro paid a dentist $5,000 to grind his teeth down to points. After filming wrapped, De Niro paid four times as much to have them fixed. This isn’t a film that suffers from an excess of restraint. But Scorsese’s clearly enjoying himself channelling a deranged Hitchcock. CALUM BAKER How to watch Inside Barlinnie 2024 Documentary and factual News and current affairs Summary: A look at the Glasgow prison's recent past and how it has shaped the approach to modern jails and rehabilitation, as well as exploring the lives of prisoners and staff RT says:: As a rule, prison documentaries are harrowing affairs; this one feels relatively positive. The opening episode of a series first shown in Scotland, about Glasgow’s HMP Barlinnie, looks at how conditions have improved there since a low point in the late 1980s. “The place is an absolute dungeon,” one inmate complains, but Scotland’s largest prison used to be a lot worse. A major riot and siege in 1987 became a watershed and helped to start a process of improvement. Not that it’s a holiday camp now: it still operates at 140 per cent capacity and drug use is rife. DAVID BUTCHER How to watch Nativity! Children's Entertainment 2009 Debbie Isitt 101 mins U Summary: Comedy starring Martin Freeman. Despite being traumatised by a bad review years earlier, primary school teacher Paul Maddens is tasked with directing the annual Nativity play. Taunted by a teacher from a rival school, Paul foolishly promises that an old flame, now a Hollywood producer, is coming to see his production. RT says:: How’s this for a novel approach to making a film? When writer/ director Debbie Isitt wrote the script for this 2009 school-set festive romp she refused to let the actors read a single page — even during filming. “The actors improvise their way through the film, making it up as they go along,” Isitt explained of her method, which saw Martin Freeman — as a primary school teacher putting on a Nativity play — devising his material on the spot, alongside co-stars Ashley Jensen, Pam Ferris and Ricky Tomlinson. The whittling down of over 100 hours of footage into this enjoyable comedy could be considered a Christmas miracle. JOSH WINNING How to watch Desert Island Discs RT says:: Back in August, Desert Island Discs presenter Lauren Laverne revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer. Her treatment meant her being off air for three months, with repeats filling the DID slot. Now she makes a welcome return. She is currently recording new interviews, although this is one she did in July. Comedian Mark Steel talks about his own experience of cancer, along with much else in a life full of politics and performing. And then there’s the discovery he made about his origins. SIMON O’HAGAN How to listen Young Chorister of the Year - Final 2024 Music Lifestyle Summary: On the first Sunday of Advent, Aled Jones and the Rev Kate Bottley host the final of BBC Young Chorister of the Year with judges Katherine Jenkins, Bob Chilcott and YolanDa Brown RT says:: So, off to Manchester’s esteemed Hallé St Peter’s, opened in 2013, for the cheerily festive Young Chorister of the Year final. Following the senior chorister heat last week, judges including Katherine Jenkins assess young (10—13 years) choristers’ performances of a Christmas carol or a sacred song, from the Sussex Carol to Bob Chilcott’s rather lovely and rather more contemporary The Time of Snow. Presenters Aled Jones and the Rev Kate Bottley give the competition an assured touch and once the winners in both age groups have been announced, junior and senior (14—17 years) choristers will join Jones in a rendition of O Come, O Come Emmanuel. JOHN AIZLEWOOD How to watch Antiques Roadshow Season 47 2024 Season 47 Documentary and factual Lifestyle Summary: Amazing items, poignant stories, beautiful locations. Fiona Bruce and the experts uncover fascinating family and social history embodied in priceless, personal and peculiar items. RT says:: The Roadshow’s trip to Cromford Mills in Derbyshire earlier this year obviously produced too many fascinating treasures to cram into just one programme. So here we are again for the third time. And there are — to quote another TV antiques expert from an earlier time — some real bobby dazzlers on display. Among the items up for appraisal is a collection of Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren designs, including a sought-after Pirate outfit and a pheasant feather tie and shirt that belonged to McLaren. And it’s not the only piece of clothing that catches the experts’ eyes: Chris Yeo is fascinated to be shown a 300-year-old pair of long johns that were made for the emperor of Japan. JANE RACKHAM How to watchCampus cameras showed a student leaving his Ole Miss apartment the day he disappeared
Watch Crystal Palace vs Manchester City to see if the home side can continue their impressive run of form and inflict another damaging defeat on the reigning Premier League champions. Read on to learn about live streams and how you can watch from anywhere with a VPN . Palace may be sitting just one place above the relegation zone but Oliver Glasner’s side appear to have turned a corner. The Eagles have fallen to just one defeat in their last six matches and head into the game on the back of a narrow 1-0 victory away at Ipswich. However, they’ve struggled at home all season, having won just one of their seven league games at Selhurst Park. After a nightmare period in which they went seven games without a victory, Manchester City ended their miserable run with a comprehensive 3-0 win at home over Nottingham Forest. Pep Guardiola will have been delighted to see his side pick up just a third clean sheet of the season and will now hope they can end a run of five straight defeats on the road in all competitions. Read on to find out how you can watch Crystal Palace vs Manchester City live streams from anywhere. Can I watch Crystal Palace vs Man City in the UK? Unfortunately, there will be no Crystal Palace vs Manchester City live stream in the United Kingdom. That's because games that kick-off at 3pm on a Saturday afternoon are subject to a TV blackout, to protect attendances elsewhere in the league pyramid. As it stands, live Premier League rights are split three ways in the U.K. between Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video. For the 24/25 season, Sky Sports is set to show 128 matches live, while TNT Sports will show 52 matches live, including every Saturday lunchtime kick-off. Amazon Prime Video has the rights to 20 matches this season. If you're in the UK but are visiting from your home country where you normally watch the 3pm kick-offs, you can still watch Crystal Palace vs Man City, by using a VPN to unblock your usual streaming service. How to watch Crystal Palace vs Manchester City from anywhere What if you're away from home on Saturday, and find access to your usual streaming service geo-blocked? The solution is a VPN , a piece of software that sets your devices to appear to be in any country in the world. Assuming it complies with your broadcaster’s T&Cs, you can use a VPN to unblock the streaming services you're subscribed to, with a host of privacy and protection benefits on top – that sounds like a result. FourFourTwo’s colleagues TechRadar are experts in this field, and they reckon NordVPN is the best VPN provider on the market. Watch Crystal Palace vs Manchester City in the US In the US, you can watch Crystal Palace vs Manchester City on Peacock , NBC's streaming service. To tune in, you'll need to be signed up for either a Premium subscription ($7.99/month) or Premium Plus ($13.99/month), which also gets rid of some ads. If you're outside of the US but have one of these subscriptions, you can watch the Crystal Palace vs Manchester City live stream by using a VPN such as NordVPN . Watch Crystal Palace vs Manchester City in Canada Canadians can watch the Crystal Palace vs Manchester City live stream on Fubo , the home of Premier League soccer in Canada. The Sports Monthly plan gets you all Premier League matches, as well as games in Ligue 1, Serie A and the Coppa Italia, plus 70 channels including BeINSports and MLB Network. It costs $29.99/month. If you're willing to fork out a larger sum all at once, a Sports Quarterly plan costs CAN$79.97, which means you'll pay $26.66 per month. However, for the best value you'll want a Sports Annual plan which costs CAN$279.99 (that's CAN$23.33 per month). The Quarterly and Annual plans also allow you to watch the Premier League in 4K. Canadians stuck abroad who still want their usual service can use a VPN such as NordVPN to make their streaming device believe it's back home in Canada. Watch Crystal Palace vs Manchester City in Australia Aussies can watch the Crystal Palace vs Manchester City game on Optus Sport , which has the rights to all 380 Premier League games this season. Optus can be accessed via a dedicated mobile or tablet app, and also on Chromecast and Apple TV, costing $24.99/month. An Annual Plan is also available for $229. Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action on your Optus account as if you were back home.
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) announced an updated gender policy on Wednesday that prohibits athletes who have undergone male puberty from competing in women’s events. This decision, according to the LPGA, follows input from a wide range of stakeholders and aims to maintain “competitive integrity” across its women’s tournaments. Rationale Behind the Policy The LPGA explained that players who have experienced male puberty may have inherent competitive advantages in terms of golf performance, which could disrupt fairness in competition. As such, athletes assigned male at birth and who have gone through male puberty will no longer be eligible to participate in women’s events. However, the LPGA clarified that these athletes are still welcome to compete in open events, where players of all genders are allowed to participate. Focus on Fairness and Inclusivity Mollie Marcoux Samaan, the LPGA Commissioner, emphasized that the new policy is grounded in science and aims to strike a balance between inclusivity and fairness. “Our policy reflects an extensive, science-based and inclusive approach,” she stated. “We are committed to ensuring everyone feels welcome while preserving the competitive equity of our elite competitions.” Impact on Transgender Golfer Hailey Davidson This policy update follows the participation of transgender golfer Hailey Davidson in the Epson Tour, which serves as a stepping stone to the LPGA. Although Davidson did not qualify for the LPGA, her performance on the Epson Tour earned her status for the 2025 season. However, the LPGA’s new rule seems to bar her from competing in women’s events going forward. Davidson, who won the NXXT Women’s Classic in Florida earlier this year, has been vocal about her experiences. She expressed gratitude for her supporters and criticized those who opposed her participation. “It’s always interesting how no one gets angry until there is any form of success,” she said, acknowledging the challenges she faces in pursuing a spot on the LPGA Tour. Public Debate on Transgender Athletes in Sports The LPGA’s new policy comes amid ongoing debates about transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports. In a recent discussion, political commentator Bill Maher and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson had a heated exchange regarding the topic. The debate, sparked by an article in Scientific American arguing that gender differences in sports are largely societal, saw Maher questioning Tyson’s stance on the issue. Tyson responded by suggesting that women might have advantages in certain sports, such as long-distance swimming. MUST READ: Team India Closes Open Training Sessions For Remainder Of Border-Gavaskar TrophyIs Palantir Stock a Buy Before 2025?
RAPID CITY, MI — Homebuyers have the unique opportunity of playing Yellowstone rancher to a Northern Michigan backdrop. The Adirondack-inspired estate, located at 8051 Glade Valley Rd NW in Rapid City, that’s a cohesive blend of luxury living and natural splendor is MLive’s House of the Week. Homes from across the state are showcased each Wednesday Listed at $13.9 million by Johnny Crane of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices , the six-bedroom, six-and-one-half-bathroom Northern Michigan property features a main lodge, entertainment barn and 466 acres for outdoor adventure. “It’s essentially a Yellowstone ranch with as nice a home as you’ll find in Michigan. You don’t see this combination of beautiful, diverse acreage and luxury living,” Crane said. “The person who is going to enjoy this property appreciates high quality craftsmanship and understands how beautiful the heart of Northern Michigan is.” The main lodge and guest barn boast a combined 9,700 square feet of living space set on four acres of manicured grounds. Inspired by a profound admiration for Adirondack architecture, Crane said the owners embarked on multiple trips to upstate New York alongside their design team to ensure authenticity. The interior design of both homes were orchestrated by Francesca Owings Design of Grand Rapids. The property is offered fully furnished. A significant portion of the furniture, accessories and décor were handpicked from Dartbrook Rustic Goods, a boutique in Keene, N.Y. known for its expertise in Adirondack furnishings. Inside the Adirondack-inspired main lodge of a property located at 8051 Glade Valley Rd in Rapid City. Photos provided by WayUp Media Crafted in 2017, the main lodge is an architectural wonder. It spans 5,888 square feet, offering four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. The interior surfaces are made almost entirely of premium woods with specialty paint finishes. Year-round comfort is provided with in-floor radiant heat and forced air. Lighting and audio in the main living areas and primary suite care managed with in-home technology. The main room in the lodge proudly features an Adirondack stone fireplace. The focal point is supported by a three foot thick stone wall. All stones were sourced directly from the Adirondack region and integrated into property interiors and exteriors. Above, the cathedral ceiling is embellished with massive hand hewed beams and chandeliers made of elk antlers. An open concept floor plan, wet bar and multiple seating areas makes the space ideal for entertaining guests. The chef’s kitchen features a Subzero refrigerator, dual dishwashers, an industrial stove and an oversized island with two-inch-thick soapstone counters. There’s plenty of storage with custom cabinetry and a walk-in pantry. The Bavarian-themed dining room is a unique octagon shape, featuring taxidermy from decommissioned castles, exquisite trim work and abundant natural light. The primary suite of a home located at 8051 Glade Valley Rd in Rapid City. Photos provided by WayUp Media Tucked away in its own wing, a sunlit hallway leads to the primary suite with a water feature flowing below. The Scandinavian-inspired oasis is adorned with white-washed alder wood, cathedral ceilings and built-in cabinetry for a personalized coffee bar. In the primary bathroom, a soaking tub offers elevated views of the outdoors. Its accompanied by custom-built Adirondack-style vanities and a spacious owner’s closet with its own washer and dryer. Along the corridor leading to the primary suite, an office nook offers a picturesque vista of the spring-fed pond. The Moroccan-inspired guest room inside the main lodge of a property located at 8051 Glade Valley Rd in Rapid City. Photos provided by WayUp Media Located at the southern end of the main lodge, one of the guest rooms emanates cultural richness and worldly travel. The room is embellished with authentic antiques from Morocco and paint colors that pay homage to the region’s vibrant palette. The Moroccan room offers two sets of built-in bunk beds, its own dedicated bathroom and access to an additional guest bedroom in the loft above. Hallways and corridors serve as conversation pieces, enriched with bespoke wood finishes, artwork and antiques. The equipment hall has custom cabinetry that accommodates outdoor activity with fly rod mounts and a secure gun case. The interior of a home located at 8051 Glade Valley Rd in Rapid City. Photos provided by WayUp Media Built in 2021, the guest barn features ten-foot overhead doors and cedar wall coverings. The space is meant for large gatherings or more functional day-to-day use and storage. This 3,888 square foot indoor space features two bedrooms, three bathrooms, a cocktail lounge and spa. The Hemingway Bar and Cocktail Lounge is decorated with a selection of antique and custom furnishings, including a vintage pool table and a built-in gun case. Walls are adorned with a variety of antiques, paintings and books, evoking a sense of timelessness and nostalgia. The River’s Edge Spa is located within the guest house. Its complete with in-floor lighting, custom cedar sauna, massage beds and kitchenette. The exterior of the main lodge at a property located at 8051 Glade Valley Rd in Rapid City. Photos provided by WayUp Media The property encompassing an expanse of 466 acres, including nearly a mile of frontage along the Rapid River. The outdoor living area of the main lodge features a large deck and patio with a boardwalk ending at the river’s edge. It comes equipped with a built-in gas grill, custom smoker, Argentinian grill and a professional-grade wood-fired pizza oven for entertaining under the open skies. Screened porches in both the main lodge and guest barn extend outdoor through the four seasons. The grounds are maintained with English-style gardens and a rolling creek that runs under the main lodge. The entire four-acre grounds are irrigated, providing a lush lawn resembling a Kentucky horse farm. The 466-acre property of a home located at 8051 Glade Valley Rd in Rapid City. Photos provided by WayUp Media The property is not only a beautiful backdrop. Hardwood forests, undulating hills, expansive pastures and elevations reaching almost 1,000 feet are encompassed in this private bite of Northern Michigan scenery. A myriad of trails are perfect for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. A vast network of snowmobiling and UTV trails seamlessly connect to the property, promising endless exploration and outdoor excitement. For hunting enthusiasts, there’s an abundant mature whitetail deer population, as well as coyote and black bear, providing ample opportunities for thrilling pursuits. Upland bird hunting is also cherished here, with a plentiful population of grouse offering delightful autumn excursions. There are three raised platform blinds thoughtfully positioned across the estate. A sport clays course boasts three separate stations equipped with Wi-Fi- controlled commercial-grade clay pigeon launchers for effortless and enjoyable practice sessions. The exterior of the main lodge at a property located at 8051 Glade Valley Rd in Rapid City. Photos provided by WayUp Media The Rapid River meanders gracefully through the property, serving as a natural southern boundary. Its recognized for its quality and abundance of rainbow, brook and brown trout. Stocked annually with bass, perch and rainbow trout, a spring-fed pond near the main lodge provides a serene retreat for both fishing and relaxation. It connects directly to the river, ensuring consistent water levels during periods of drought or extreme heat. See some of the 120 images provided by WayUp Media above or view the full gallery by clicking here . View the listing of the home here .Carlsbad names Geoff Patnoe as next city manager
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GivingTuesday estimates $3.6B was donated this year, an increase from 2023What’s Poppin’: Dec. 7 and 8 Saturday: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ashley HomesStore, 640 Balmoral St, will have its inaugural Toys for Tots event. They will collect donations for a free picture with Santa, plus an entry for a chance to win an Ashley Rocker Recliner. École publique des Vents du Nord, 511 Victoria Ave. W, will have a craft show starting at 1 p.m. Head over to the Thunder Bay Museum from 2 to 4 p.m. as a new book, Lighthouse Dispatches is launched. Free entry to follow author Paul Morralee’s journey from rookie lightkeeper to seasoned veteran. Link to register. From 4 to 5 p.m. at River Terrace Park, Applauze Productions will be holding its 5th annual Carolling for Charity event in support of Precious Bundles and the RFDA. The 25th annual Thunder Bay Police Association Parade of Lights presented by Tbaytel will begin at 7 p.m. In Superior International Junior Hockey League action, the Kam River Fighting Walleye welcome the Thunder Bay North Stars to the Norwest Arena to complete a weekend home-and-home series. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. Sunday: Pancakes for Pups will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. At Murillo Community Centre, enjoy a pancake breakfast in support of Northern Critters In Need and Want A Pet. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children 10 and under. Events listed here are submitted by the community. If you want to see your event listed or you know What's Poppin' on upcoming weekends, let us know by emailing us before 4 p.m. on Friday. Be sure to include as much info as possible!
This Emirati driver on verge of winning world title in self-created carSEOUL, South Korea — The morning after South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law — then stood down — his political future was swiftly unraveling. Opposition lawmakers have filed insurrection charges against Yoon and are also moving to impeach him. Some in his own conservative People Power Party have called for his expulsion from the party. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
Hong Kong should strive to prepare its third medical school more quickly amid Sino-US tensions, a former head of the Hospital Authority has said, as he highlighted the importance of the new institution in embracing technology and nurturing talent. Anthony Wu Ting-yuk, who was chairman of the Hospital Authority from 2004 to 2013, told the Post that an interim plan should be put in place to offer training to medical students from the new school, instead of waiting about a decade for a proposed teaching hospital to be ready in the Northern Metropolis. “We should seize on technology and build a brand new medical school ... which focuses on the training in technology,” Wu said in an interview earlier this month. Hong Kong is pressing on with establishing its third medical school after Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu threw his support behind the plan in his policy address in October. Earlier this month, the government sent out invitations to the city’s eight publicly funded universities for them to submit proposals for the new school, with interested institutions required to submit their plans by mid-March. The University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong run the city’s two existing medical schools.ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Gratifying as it was for Sean McDermott to catch up with his family and get some rest during Buffalo’s bye week, the Bills coach on Wednesday found comfort returning to his weekly routine and familiar wardrobe — a gray T-shirt and sweatpants. “When I’m not wearing those, I go to my closet and I don’t know what to wear. I’m kind of like not myself,” he said before pulling up his hoodie for emphasis to reveal the gray shirt he had on underneath. “So I was telling some of the guys this morning, ‘It’s good to be back.’” Though there remain challenges ahead, these are upbeat times in Buffalo . The Bills (9-2) are off to their best start since 1992. They remain in contention for the AFC’s top seed by entering their break following a 30-21 win over Kansas City (10-1). And Buffalo is in position to clinch its fifth straight AFC East title as early as Sunday. To do so, the Bills would need Miami to lose to Green Bay on Thursday night, and Buffalo to win its game over San Francisco (5-6) on Sunday night. Buffalo has won six straight since back-to-back losses at Baltimore and Houston, and scored 30 or more points in each of its past five outings. Refreshed as McDermott sounded and appeared, it didn’t take long for him to revert to his game-at-a-time script when assessing what’s on the line this weekend. “We’re mostly focused on our level of play this week against a good football team,” he said. McDermott shed little light on the status of Buffalo’s lengthy list of injured players. There’s no timetable yet on Matt Milano being activated off injured reserve, even though the starting linebacker practiced fully for the first time since tearing his left biceps during a training camp practice in mid-August. Milano has actually missed nearly 14 months since sustaining a season-ending injury to his right leg in Week 5 last season. Milano revealed little during a brief interview following practice. “I feel all right. Getting back into it with the team,” said Milano, who no longer wore a red non-contact jersey in practice. Meantime, rookie receiver Keon Coleman, who has missed two games with a right wrist injury, and starting right tackle Spencer Brown, who missed one game with an ankle injury, were limited in practice. Tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee) was Buffalo's only player not practicing. The Bills also opened the three-week window for backup rookie defensive tackle DeWayne Carter (wrist) and backup offensive lineman Tylan Grable (groin) to return. McDermott has another positive going for him revolving around the bye week. The Bills are 8-0 coming out of their break since McDermott took over as coach in 2017. “I don’t really have the, hey, this is exactly what we do formula,” McDermott said on whether he’s changed his bye week approach. “It’s more of us really just getting back to what we do, getting back to basics.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflGreen Carbon Market Set for Rapid Growth and Trend by 2024-2031 Key Drivers And Analysis