The San Francisco 49ers have announced the following roster moves ahead of Sunday's game in Green Bay against the Packers: Placed LB Tatum Bethune (knee) on IR (injured reserve) Promoted S Tashaun Gipson to the active roster Elevated LB Jalen Graham from the practice squad (standard elevation) Elevated CB Nick McCloud from the practice squad (standard elevation) Bethune injured his knee last week against Seattle. In nine games this season, he has one fumble recovery and one tackle. The rookie out of Florida State has primarily played on special teams. Gipson, a 13-year veteran, was a key part of San Francisco's defense in 2022 and 2023. He was elevated to the active roster the previous two weeks, making Sunday his third game in a row to be active. Gipson has 33 career interceptions, 68 passes defended, and 684 total tackles. He was a Pro Bowler in 2014 while with the Cleveland Browns. Graham is in his second season with the 49ers. In August, the team waived Graham, who then signed to the Washington Commanders practice squad. In October, the 49ers claimed Graham from the Commanders' practice squad. San Francisco waived Graham again in early November but re-signed him to their practice squad. McCloud is in his fourth season and started five games for the New York Giants this season. The 49ers signed him to their practice squad on November 11th after he was released by New York. In the five games he started for the Giants, McCloud defended one pass and had 14 tackles. He is primarily a special teams player for the 49ers. Per Matt Barrows, of The Athletic , "Graham's and McCloud's elevation means no elevation for rookie QB Tanner Mordecai. Which means no emergency third QB for tomorrow's game." The 49ers also downgraded OL Jon Feliciano from questionable to out. This article first appeared on 49ers Webzone and was syndicated with permission.
SIR Keir Starmer faces fury after backing a war crimes arrest warrant for the Israeli PM. Benjamin Netanyahu is alleged to have broken international laws in the war against Hamas. He faces arrest if he travels to any country party to the International Criminal Court’s jurisdiction, including the UK. Following the issue the warrant yesterday, Downing Street said PM Sir Keir “respects the independence of the ICC”. No10 said it will now be up to domestic courts to make a final determination on whether Britain endorses the decision. A spokesman also refused to say whether Mr Netanyahu would be welcome in Britain and would not clarify whether he would be arrested if he travelled here tomorrow. READ MORE ON ISRAEL HAMAS WAR But Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick said: “The UK shouldn’t enforce this farcical warrant from a politicised court . Starmer is a disgrace.” Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel added: “Labour must condemn and challenge the ICC’s decision.” And ex-Home Secretary Suella Braverman said: “The ICC has lost credibility. They’ve made a mockery of the law and undermined the international rules-based system.” The UK is a signatory of the ICC, based in the Netherlands , and Attorney General Richard Hermer has repeatedly vowed to respect its rulings. Most read in The Sun The court also issued arrest warrants against former Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant and presumed-dead Hamas chief Mohammed Deif . Its judges said there were “reasonable grounds” the men bore criminal responsibility for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. Israel and Hamas reject the allegations. Mr Netanyahu’s office called it anti-Semitic. US President Joe Biden’s administration also “fundamentally rejected” the ruling.To play Maria Callas, Angelina Jolie had to lean how to breathe again
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NEW YORK , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report on how AI is driving market transformation - The global vitamin D testing market size is estimated to grow by USD 182.6 million from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 4.96% during the forecast period. The report provides a comprehensive forecast of key segments below- Segmentation Overview Get a glance at the market contribution of rest of the segments - Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! 1.1 Fastest growing segment: The 25-hydroxyvitamin D segment dominated the global vitamin D testing market in 2022, accounting for the largest share. This is due to the importance of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in indicating vitamin D levels in the body. Vitamin D is essential for various bodily functions, including modulation of cell growth, neuromuscular and immune function, and reduction of inflammation. The two forms of vitamin D, D2 and D3, are converted into 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the liver before being further metabolized into the active form, 1,25-hydroxyvitamin D, in the kidney. A deficiency of 25-hydroxyvitamin D is defined as less than 12ng/mL by the Institute of Medicine. A simple blood test can determine the levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D, which is crucial for diagnosing conditions like osteoporosis and rickets, and monitoring individuals at risk of deficiency, such as the elderly, obese, and those with limited sunlight exposure. The market is driven by the rising prevalence of these conditions, particularly among children. Vendors like DiaSorin offer advanced solutions, such as the LIAISON 25 OH Vitamin D TOTAL Assay, for reliable and quick determination of vitamin D status. Analyst Review Vitamin D is a crucial nutrient for maintaining strong bones and teeth by regulating the absorption of Calcium and Phosphate from the diet. Deficiency in Vitamin D can lead to bone disorders such as Osteoporosis and Rickets. Abnormal levels of Vitamin D can be detected through various laboratory tests, including Radioimmunoassay and HPLC. Hospitals and Diagnostic Laboratories are significant contributors to Vitamin D testing, while home care settings are also gaining popularity. Reimbursement policies vary, and sedentary lifestyles and limited sunlight exposure increase the risk of Vitamin D deficiency. Nutrition issues, medical conditions, and organ damage can also cause abnormal levels of Vitamin D in the blood. Phosphorus and other minerals, such as Magnesium and Tissues, also play essential roles in bone health and may be affected by Vitamin D deficiency. Awareness campaigns are crucial to promote Vitamin D testing and prevent the health complications associated with deficiency. Market Overview Vitamin D, a vital nutrient for strong bones and teeth, plays a crucial role in calcium absorption and immune system regulation. Deficiencies in Vitamin D can lead to bone disorders such as osteoporosis and rickets, as well as nutrient deficiencies, organ damage, and medical conditions like osteomalacia, weakness, fatigue, muscle aches, and muscle twitching. Abnormal levels of Vitamin D can be detected through various tests, including Radioimmunoassay and HPLC, in hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, home care settings, and standalone clinical laboratories. Factors contributing to Vitamin D deficiency include sedentary lifestyles, lack of sunlight exposure, and nutrition issues. Reimbursement policies and awareness campaigns are essential for early diagnosis and treatment. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble steroid prohormone with a long half-life, found in plasma serum and tissues. Vitamin D testing is crucial for populations at risk, including infants, children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with bone changes, fractures, or developmental delay. Health organizations and healthcare authorities are promoting preventive healthcare through diagnostic tests and new market initiatives, expanding the global presence and production capacities of Vitamin D testing. To understand more about this market- Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Venodr Landscape 11 Vendor Analysis 11.1 Abbott 11.2 Danaher 11.3 F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd 11.4 Siemens 11.5 Quest Diagnostics Incorporated 11.6 bioMérieux SA 11.7 DiaSorin S.p.A 11.8 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc 11.9 Beckman Coulter , Inc.(BD) 11.10 Tosoh Bioscience, Inc 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: media@technavio.com Website: www.technavio.com/ View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vitamin-d-testing-market-to-grow-by-usd-182-6-million-from-2023-2028--report-on-ai-powered-market-evolution---technavio-302328796.html SOURCE TechnavioSINGAPORE: A domestic helper shared on social media that her employer “forced her” to stay and keep working even though she wanted to quit because of her mental health issues. Posting anonymously in the Facebook group ‘MDW in Singapore’ on Friday (Nov 22), she opened up about feeling overwhelmed and stressed at work. She wrote that “she’s been doing her best at her job,” but the stress of dealing with her employer’s mood swings and the tough work environment has taken a serious toll on her. “I feel really stressed and [find it] difficult to cope with my working environment,” she lamented. “I cannot take the feeling of my stress anymore and can’t eat and sleep well because of this.” When she tried to discuss her decision to terminate her contract, her employer dismissed her concerns and insisted that she stay and continue working. “Is the mental health of the helper not a valid reason to terminate the contract? Cause my employer, I don’t know if she understands or just doesn’t want to understand,” she wrote, asking for advice. “Employers have no right to hold a helper when there is no more peace.” In the comments section, many netizens agreed that her employer cannot ‘force’ her to keep working and that mental health is a valid reason to resign. They encouraged her to talk to her employer about the decision again, clarifying that her well-being was at stake and that she could not continue under such stressful conditions. One netizen said, “Apologies to say, but employers have no right to hold a helper when there is no more peace. If the helper is stressed and depressed because of the workload, and there is no more understanding between them and no more consideration about what’s happening, why should the helper still be there? Helpers have the right to resign, find a better work environment, work peacefully, and work responsibly and with full pride, not by force.” A few others also advised her to contact the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) or worker advocacy groups for guidance on how to proceed legally and protect her rights. One netizen commented, “I believe you did SIP training. If you listened during the training, then you should have an idea of what to do or who to call when employment issues arise. Agency, embassy, CDE, or MOM are some of the help channels you can reach out to.” Another wrote, “Know your rights. An employer can not hold back a helper if the helper doesn’t like to work with the employer anymore. You can consult with your agent and seek their help to midiate between you and your employer. Mental health is a serious matter. Take good care of yourself.” Domestic helpers have the right to resign at any time According to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), employees, including domestic helpers, have the right to resign at any time as long as they give the required notice or compensate their employer with salary in lieu of notice. Employers cannot refuse to cancel a work pass (such as an EP, S Pass, or Work Permit), and they cannot use this as a means to pressure or punish employees during disputes. If there’s a disagreement, both the employer and employee should try to sort it out calmly, or they can get help through mediation by contacting the employment agency, the Association of Employment Agencies (Singapore), or the Centre for Domestic Employees. If the employer still refuses to cancel the work pass after the helper has resigned and given notice, the worker can contact MOM for help. Read also: Maid says she “doesn’t want to work” but wants to report her employer who “doesn’t want to pay” Featured image by Depositphotos (for illustration purposes only)
I t was a night when Rangers might have fretted over the prospect of ghosts of Christmas past coming back to haunt them. Instead, for long spells Ibrox bounced to the sound of cheer that had nothing to do with the season, rather Philippe Clement and his players continuing to turn around their own. Football is often a zero-sum game, and if Ange Postecoglou looked to be taking a big step towards the Tottenham exit door before Dejan Kulusevski’s underserved equaliser, Clement is a manager revitalised and the same goes for a Rangers team who seemed on the brink of total collapse a few short weeks ago. Nobody in their right mind will yet be backing them to reel in Celtic’s already massive lead at the Premiership summit, but there was something unmissably symbolic about what they pulled off here, even if they were ultimately denied a win.
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COLEEN Rooney took a cheeky swipe at her husband Wayne in front of her shocked I'm A Celebrity campmates. The WAG was being quizzed by McFly star Danny Jones on the football legend's new role as a manager. Wayne Rooney, 39, took over as the head coach at Plymouth Argyle Football Club in May. Discussing the move on I'm A Celebrity, Danny asked: “Is he loving managing?” Coleen Rooney, 38, responded: “Yeah, he does enjoy it, it’s hard though. I find it more nerve wracking him being a manager than I did... I feel more pressure.” Former boxer Barry McGuigan said of Wayne: “Well, he was very mature very quickly wasn’t he, he grew up very quickly?” Coleen replied: “Well, I don’t know about that!” - leaving the shocked campmates in hysterics. Wayne has admitted to a string of infidelities since they first met as teens in their home city of Liverpool. But despite the ups and downs of their 16-year marriage — and him spending long periods away from home in his new job — she says they remain as strong as ever. She told former Strictly dancer Oti Mabuse in camp: “All he wanted to do was play football. He struggled with the fame side of it, he hated that. “If he could’ve just played football and had none of the fame, I think he would’ve been happier within life. "He’s made mistakes along the way, but from 16, obviously you’re going to, that’s life. But fans were in hysterics at Coleen's candid admission as they took to X - formerly known as Twitter. One wrote: "Coleen explaining how she gets nervous for Wayne’s games as manager.." "Coleen talk about anything other than Wayne challenge," sarcastically noted a second viewer. As a third added: "Wayne hearing Coleen say he didn’t mature quickly," along with a laughing emoji. COLEEN Rooney has revealed the embarrassing habit hubby Wayne reckons will annoy her I’m A celebrity campmates. She’s usually preened and perfect - but the WAG has confessed she snores. Coleen said: “I didn’t think I snored, but Wayne says I snore. “Not continuously though – just every now and again. “I have been in the public eye for over 20 years now and people take what they want from it. “I do think people will get a better idea of what kind of person I am.” I'm A Celebrity continues on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX.
“Gladiator II” asks the question: Are you not moderately entertained for roughly 60% of this sequel? Truly, this is a movie dependent on managed expectations and a forgiving attitude toward its tendency to overserve. More of a thrash-and-burn schlock epic than the comparatively restrained 2000 “Gladiator,” also directed by Ridley Scott, the new one recycles a fair bit of the old one’s narrative cries for freedom while tossing in some digital sharks for the flooded Colosseum and a bout of deadly sea battle theatrics. They really did flood the Colosseum in those days, though no historical evidence suggests shark deployment, real or digital. On the other hand (checks notes), “Gladiator II” is fiction. Screenwriter David Scarpa picks things up 16 years after “Gladiator,” which gave us the noble death of the noble warrior Maximus, shortly after slaying the ignoble emperor and returning Rome to the control of the Senate. Our new hero, Lucius (Paul Mescal), has fled Rome for Numidia, on the North African coast. The time is 200 A.D., and for the corrupt, party-time twins running the empire (Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger), that means invasion time. Pedro Pascal takes the role of Acacius, the deeply conflicted general, sick of war and tired of taking orders from a pair of depraved ferrets. The new film winds around the old one this way: Acacius is married to Lucilla (Connie Nielsen, in a welcome return), daughter of the now-deceased emperor Aurelius and the love of the late Maximus’s life. Enslaved and dragged to Rome to gladiate, the widower Lucius vows revenge on the general whose armies killed his wife. But there are things this angry young phenom must learn, about his ancestry and his destiny. It’s the movie’s worst-kept secret, but there’s a reason he keeps seeing footage of Russell Crowe from the first movie in his fever dreams. Battle follows battle, on the field, in the arena, in the nearest river, wherever, and usually with endless splurches of computer-generated blood. “Gladiator II” essentially bumper-cars its way through the mayhem, pausing for long periods of expository scheming about overthrowing the current regime. The prince of all fixers, a wily operative with interests in both managing gladiators and stocking munitions, goes by the name Macrinus. He’s played by Denzel Washington, who at one point makes a full meal out of pronouncing the word “politics” like it’s a poisoned fig. Also, if you want a master class in letting your robes do a lot of your acting for you, watch what Washington does here. He’s more fun than the movie but you can’t have everything. The movie tries everything, all right, and twice. Ridley Scott marshals the chaotic action sequences well enough, though he’s undercut by frenetic cutting rhythms, with that now-familiar, slightly sped-up visual acceleration in frequent use. (Claire Simpson and Sam Restivo are the editors.) Mescal acquits himself well in his first big-budget commercial walloper of an assignment, confined though he is to a narrower range of seething resentments than Crowe’s in the first film. I left thinking about two things: the word “politics” as savored/spit out by Washington, and the innate paradox of how Scott, whose best work over the decades has been wonderful, delivers spectacle. The director and his lavishly talented design team built all the rough-hewn sets with actual tangible materials the massive budget allowed. They took care to find the right locations in Morocco and Malta. Yet when combined in postproduction with scads of medium-grade digital effects work in crowd scenes and the like, never mind the sharks, the movie’s a somewhat frustrating amalgam. With an uneven script on top of it, the visual texture of “Gladiator II” grows increasingly less enveloping and atmospherically persuasive, not more. But I hung there, for some of the acting, for some of the callbacks, and for the many individual moments, or single shots, that could only have come from Ridley Scott. And in the end, yes, you too may be moderately entertained. ‘GLADIATOR II’ 2.5 stars (out of 4) MPA rating: R (for strong bloody violence) Running time: 2:28 How to watch: In theaters
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EXCLUSIVE Paddy McGuinness taking legal action over claim he stopped off at Michelin starred restaurant during £9million Children in Need cycle ride By KATIE HIND Published: 22:02, 22 November 2024 | Updated: 22:08, 22 November 2024 e-mail 17 shares View comments Paddy McGuinness is taking legal action against the gossip website Popbitch after it claimed he stopped at a Michelin-starred restaurant during his 300-mile bike ride in aid of Children In Need . Sources close to the BBC star told the Mail he began proceedings on Thursday night after the weekly newsletter accused him of taking a helicopter to L'Enclume in the village of Cartmel in Cumbria after breaking his ride at Preston in Lancashire. The website claims he was 'spotted staying overnight' in Cartmel before he resumed his ride, which raised £9million for the charity, the next morning. However, McGuinness, 51, denies the claims and instructed his lawyer to take on Popbitch, which is known for breaking gossipy stories about celebrities. 'The story is completely and utterly false, at no point did Paddy leave the challenge or the team,' said one member of the former Top Gear host's team. 'They were together every second. Paddy most nights was getting physio to prep him for the next day, followed by an early night due to the 6am wake-up.' A spokeswoman for McGuinness confirmed the legal action. He is understood to be using a lawyer at London-based Carter-Ruck, which also represents former Strictly contestant Amanda Abbington . L'Enclume is regarded as the most lavish restaurant in the country, and offers a 15-course tasting menu for £250. For another £290 guests can enjoy a select wine pairing. Paddy McGuinness (pictured) is taking legal action against Popbitch over claims he dined at a Michelin-starred restaurant during a bike ride for Children In Need McGuinness (right) on his charity ride with Chris Hoy near Crawford in Abington, Scotland McGuinness was claimed by the website to have taken a helicopter to three-starred L'Enclume (pictured) in Cartmel, Cumbria during his 300-mile ride It is owned by award-winning British chef and restaurateur Simon Rogan, who is known as one of the pioneers of the farm-to-fork movement in the UK. The venue says much of its food comes from its own farm nearby. It also has bedrooms and suites for guests to stay the night. McGuinness, who recently divorced his wife Christine, began his epic charity ride, which was named Radio 2's Ultra Endurance Cycle Challenge , from Wrexham AFC on November 11. Four days later he arrived in Glasgow on his Raleigh Chopper. Speaking on Radio 2, the former Question of Sport host told his listeners: 'What a week it's been – it feels like I've been off for a month. 'What we have achieved – by 'we' I mean you lot – over the last five days is nothing short of staggering. I still cannot comprehend what has happened and what is still happening now. 'That is the power of Radio 2 and you gorgeous listeners and the wonderful great British public. The streets were lined for me from Wrexham to Glasgow, it was non-stop people supporting me, willing me on and wishing me the best.' Referring to the physical effects of the challenge, he added: 'The bum blisters are settling.' Popbitch, which started in 2000 and is run by founders Neil Stevenson and Camilla Wright, declined to comment last night. Paddy McGuinness Top Gear BBC Share or comment on this article: Paddy McGuinness taking legal action over claim he stopped off at Michelin starred restaurant during £9million Children in Need cycle ride e-mail 17 shares Add commentMap shows UK infrastructure hit with wave of bomb threats this week‘Escape From Tarkov’ Set To Add Major New Weapons In Next Wipe
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