C-SC receives three U.S. News & World Report distinctionsThe decision by special counsel Jack Smith, who had fiercely sought to hold Mr Trump criminally accountable for his efforts to subvert the 2020 election, represented the end of the federal effort against the former president following his election victory this month despite the election-related cases and multiple other unrelated criminal charges against him. The move, announced in court papers, marks the end of the Justice Department’s landmark effort to hold Mr Trump accountable for what prosecutors called a criminal conspiracy to cling to power in the run-up to his supporters’ attack on the US Capitol on January 6 2021. In court papers, prosecutors said the Justice Department’s position “is that the Constitution requires that this case be dismissed before the defendant is inaugurated”. Mr Smith’s team emphasised that the move to abandon the prosecutions, in federal courts in Washington and Florida, was not a reflection of their view on the merits of the cases but rather a reflection of their commitment to longstanding department policy. “That prohibition is categorical and does not turn on the gravity of the crimes charged, the strength of the Government’s proof, or the merits of the prosecution, which the Government stands fully behind,” the prosecutors wrote in Monday’s court filing in the election interference case. The decision was expected after Mr Smith’s team began assessing how to wind down both the 2020 election interference case and the separate classified documents case in the wake of Mr Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. The Justice Department believes Trump can no longer be tried in accordance with longstanding policy that says sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted. Mr Trump has cast both cases as politically motivated and has vowed to fire Mr Smith as soon as he takes office in January. The 2020 election case brought last year was once seen as one of the most serious legal threats facing the Republican as he vied to reclaim the White House. However, it quickly stalled amid legal fighting over Mr Trump’s sweeping claims of immunity from prosecution for acts he took while in the White House. The US Supreme Court in July ruled for the first time that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, and sent the case back to US District Judge Tanya Chutkan to determine which allegations in the indictment, if any, could proceed to trial. The case was just beginning to pick up steam again in the trial court in the weeks leading up to this year’s election. Mr Smith’s team filed a lengthy brief in October laying out new evidence they planned to use against him at trial, accusing him of “resorting to crimes” in an increasingly desperate effort to overturn the will over voters after he lost to President Joe Biden.LONDON — Pooches in pullovers paraded past Buckingham Palace on Saturday for a gathering of dogs in Christmas sweaters to raise funds for rescue charities. People and dogs take part in the Rescue Dogs of London and Friends Christmas Jumper Parade on Saturday outside Buckingham Palace in central London. About 130 pets, and their owners, walked Saturday from St. James's Park and along the Mall, the wide boulevard that leads to the royal palace as part of the Christmas Jumper Parade. Flossie the dog barks Saturday during the Rescue Dogs of London and Friends Christmas Jumper Parade in central London. Prizes were awarded for best-dressed pets, with contenders including canine Santas, puppy elves and a French bulldog dressed in a red beret and pink jacket adorned with red bows. People and dogs take part in the Rescue Dogs of London and Friends Christmas Jumper Parade on Saturday in central London. The event was organized by Rescue Dogs of London and Friends to raise money for charities that rehome dogs from overseas. People take part in the Rescue Dogs of London and Friends Christmas Jumper Parade on Saturday in central London. Christmas sweater animal parades have become something of an annual tradition in London. People and dogs take part in the Rescue Dogs of London and Friends Christmas Jumper Parade on Saturday outside Buckingham Palace in central London. There are more to come this year, including an event for corgis — the late Queen Elizabeth II's favorite breed — on Dec. 7 and the dachshund-friendly Hyde Park Sausage Walk on Dec 15. People are also reading... Most popular dog breeds in the US and the states where they're #1 Most popular dog breeds in the US and the states where they're #1 From bags of kibble in the grocery store to modern home sizes, things are getting smaller—and evidently, Americans are starting to look for furry friends that match. Small breeds like terriers and toys have largely dethroned the retrievers that once dominated the most popular breed rankings. This is a continuation of a trend that began in 2022 when the Labrador retriever lost its 31-year-long streak as #1 to the French bulldog, according to the American Kennel Club. This shift may be partially attributable to the rising costs of pet products and veterinary care since smaller dogs are more economical for tighter budgets. Moreover, as remote work and nomadic living become increasingly more common, smaller dogs may appeal to those looking for pets that require less space and are easier to transport. In fact, only two sporting dog breeds are the most popular in any American state—and neither is a Labrador retriever. The most popular dog overall represents 4% of all dogs in the country—constituting over 2.3 million out of 58 million households with dogs. Ollie used data from U.S. News & World Report to further explore which dog breeds are the most popular in which states and what factors may drive residents' preferences. Chihuahua Named after the northern Mexican state from which it originates, the Chihuahua is the smallest dog breed and one of the oldest, with a lineage that dates as far back as the ninth century. Today, the breed makes up a remarkable 4% of all dogs in the United States and is the most popular overall in 21 states. It ranks within the top five most common breeds in 42 states in total. Requiring just 200 to 250 calories per day but boasting a lifespan of 14 to 16 years, the Chihuahua offers owners low-cost longevity and is known for its adaptability and amusing personality. French bulldog The French bulldog is a compact companion known for being friendly yet quiet, making it suitable for a range of lifestyles and homes. The breed has roots in the English bulldog, which was bred to a smaller size to accompany its working English owners, many of whom were artisans. As such trades closed amid the Industrial Revolution, these workers and their little bulldogs moved to France, where the breed's popularity began. The French developed a more standardized appearance which was iterated upon in the U.S. to develop the iconic bat ears. The breed has recently seen a massive increase in popularity, with AKC registrations surging by 1,000% between 2012 and 2022. Now, the French bulldog is the most popular dog in Florida, California, and Hawaii and is in the top five most common dogs in nearly half the remaining states. Golden retriever With webbed paws and an affinity for water, golden retrievers are lucky pups to be the favored breed of the Midwest. They are the most popular dogs in states bordering the Great Lakes—Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio; the entirety of the New England region minus Rhode Island; plus North Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, and Virginia. The iconic golden breed was developed in 19th-century Scotland to retrieve both from land and water during hunts, hence its swimming-related adaptations. Golden retrievers are known for their affectionate nature and eagerness to please, making them well-suited for service and other working dog roles. German shepherd As loyal as they are intelligent, German shepherds are among the favored breeds for guide, military, police, and search and rescue roles. The breed, which first arrived in America in the early 20th century, also enjoys peak popularity in Alaska, Montana, Wyoming, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Athletic in nature, the breed requires lots of exercise, making them well-suited for homes with or near lots of open land. They are also well-adapted to cold temperatures and harsher climates due to their thick double coats of fur. Shih tzu The shih tzu, whose name means "lion" in Chinese, is king of the Empire State (New York) as well as Iowa, Rhode Island, and New Jersey. Roughly a quarter of New York state residents live in apartments, making the dog that averages 9 to 16 pounds perfect for compact households. Despite being known for its playfulness, the breed does not require much physical activity or space. The breed dates back over 1,000 years but was first brought to America surprisingly recently, following World War II. According to the American Kennel Club, every shih tzu alive today has direct lineage to just 14 shih tzus that were saved when the breed nearly went extinct during the Communist revolution. Goldendoodle Representing the best of both worlds, the golden retriever and poodle hybrid is known for its friendly, sociable demeanor and trainability. Bred to be guide dogs in the 1960s, the hybrid is not recognized as an official breed by the AKC, so there is no breed standard. Goldendoodles can thus range from mini-sized to about 90 pounds and may have fur that is curly, straight, or somewhere in between. While not official, the family-friendly dog has left paw prints all over the country, ranking in the top five most popular dogs in 37 states. In Idaho and Utah, the goldendoodle is the most popular overall. Yorkshire terrier Maxing out at just 7 pounds, the Yorkshire terrier is the most popular breed among Maryland and Washington D.C. residents. This is not necessarily surprising considering the housing stock of the nation's capital is comprised mostly of apartment units, making the pint-sized pup perfect for metropolitans. The toy breed was bred to chase rats out of mines and mills in 19th-century England, arriving in North America in the 1870s and gaining official recognition by the AKC in 1885. Now, the breed is among the top five most common dogs in 26 states. The breed is a true terrier at heart, known for its feisty yet affectionate nature.' Additional research by Eliza Siegel. Story editing by Carren Jao. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Tim Bruns. This story originally appeared on Ollie and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. Stay up-to-date on what's happening Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!
LONDON — Pooches in pullovers paraded past Buckingham Palace on Saturday for a gathering of dogs in Christmas sweaters to raise funds for rescue charities. People and dogs take part in the Rescue Dogs of London and Friends Christmas Jumper Parade on Saturday outside Buckingham Palace in central London. About 130 pets, and their owners, walked Saturday from St. James's Park and along the Mall, the wide boulevard that leads to the royal palace as part of the Christmas Jumper Parade. Flossie the dog barks Saturday during the Rescue Dogs of London and Friends Christmas Jumper Parade in central London. Prizes were awarded for best-dressed pets, with contenders including canine Santas, puppy elves and a French bulldog dressed in a red beret and pink jacket adorned with red bows. People and dogs take part in the Rescue Dogs of London and Friends Christmas Jumper Parade on Saturday in central London. The event was organized by Rescue Dogs of London and Friends to raise money for charities that rehome dogs from overseas. People take part in the Rescue Dogs of London and Friends Christmas Jumper Parade on Saturday in central London. Christmas sweater animal parades have become something of an annual tradition in London. People and dogs take part in the Rescue Dogs of London and Friends Christmas Jumper Parade on Saturday outside Buckingham Palace in central London. There are more to come this year, including an event for corgis — the late Queen Elizabeth II's favorite breed — on Dec. 7 and the dachshund-friendly Hyde Park Sausage Walk on Dec 15. From bags of kibble in the grocery store to modern home sizes, things are getting smaller—and evidently, Americans are starting to look for furry friends that match. Small breeds like terriers and toys have largely dethroned the retrievers that once dominated the most popular breed rankings. This is a continuation of a trend that began in 2022 when the Labrador retriever lost its 31-year-long streak as #1 to the French bulldog, according to the American Kennel Club. This shift may be partially attributable to the rising costs of pet products and veterinary care since smaller dogs are more economical for tighter budgets. Moreover, as remote work and nomadic living become increasingly more common, smaller dogs may appeal to those looking for pets that require less space and are easier to transport. In fact, only two sporting dog breeds are the most popular in any American state—and neither is a Labrador retriever. The most popular dog overall represents 4% of all dogs in the country—constituting over 2.3 million out of 58 million households with dogs. Ollie used data from U.S. News & World Report to further explore which dog breeds are the most popular in which states and what factors may drive residents' preferences. Named after the northern Mexican state from which it originates, the Chihuahua is the smallest dog breed and one of the oldest, with a lineage that dates as far back as the ninth century. Today, the breed makes up a remarkable 4% of all dogs in the United States and is the most popular overall in 21 states. It ranks within the top five most common breeds in 42 states in total. Requiring just 200 to 250 calories per day but boasting a lifespan of 14 to 16 years, the Chihuahua offers owners low-cost longevity and is known for its adaptability and amusing personality. The French bulldog is a compact companion known for being friendly yet quiet, making it suitable for a range of lifestyles and homes. The breed has roots in the English bulldog, which was bred to a smaller size to accompany its working English owners, many of whom were artisans. As such trades closed amid the Industrial Revolution, these workers and their little bulldogs moved to France, where the breed's popularity began. The French developed a more standardized appearance which was iterated upon in the U.S. to develop the iconic bat ears. The breed has recently seen a massive increase in popularity, with AKC registrations surging by 1,000% between 2012 and 2022. Now, the French bulldog is the most popular dog in Florida, California, and Hawaii and is in the top five most common dogs in nearly half the remaining states. With webbed paws and an affinity for water, golden retrievers are lucky pups to be the favored breed of the Midwest. They are the most popular dogs in states bordering the Great Lakes—Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio; the entirety of the New England region minus Rhode Island; plus North Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, and Virginia. The iconic golden breed was developed in 19th-century Scotland to retrieve both from land and water during hunts, hence its swimming-related adaptations. Golden retrievers are known for their affectionate nature and eagerness to please, making them well-suited for service and other working dog roles. The shih tzu, whose name means "lion" in Chinese, is king of the Empire State (New York) as well as Iowa, Rhode Island, and New Jersey. Roughly a quarter of New York state residents live in apartments, making the dog that averages 9 to 16 pounds perfect for compact households. Despite being known for its playfulness, the breed does not require much physical activity or space. The breed dates back over 1,000 years but was first brought to America surprisingly recently, following World War II. According to the American Kennel Club, every shih tzu alive today has direct lineage to just 14 shih tzus that were saved when the breed nearly went extinct during the Communist revolution. Representing the best of both worlds, the golden retriever and poodle hybrid is known for its friendly, sociable demeanor and trainability. Bred to be guide dogs in the 1960s, the hybrid is not recognized as an official breed by the AKC, so there is no breed standard. Goldendoodles can thus range from mini-sized to about 90 pounds and may have fur that is curly, straight, or somewhere in between. While not official, the family-friendly dog has left paw prints all over the country, ranking in the top five most popular dogs in 37 states. In Idaho and Utah, the goldendoodle is the most popular overall. Maxing out at just 7 pounds, the Yorkshire terrier is the most popular breed among Maryland and Washington D.C. residents. This is not necessarily surprising considering the housing stock of the nation's capital is comprised mostly of apartment units, making the pint-sized pup perfect for metropolitans. The toy breed was bred to chase rats out of mines and mills in 19th-century England, arriving in North America in the 1870s and gaining official recognition by the AKC in 1885. Now, the breed is among the top five most common dogs in 26 states. The breed is a true terrier at heart, known for its feisty yet affectionate nature.' Additional research by Eliza Siegel. Story editing by Carren Jao. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Tim Bruns. This story originally appeared on Ollie and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. As loyal as they are intelligent, German shepherds are among the favored breeds for guide, military, police, and search and rescue roles. The breed, which first arrived in America in the early 20th century, also enjoys peak popularity in Alaska, Montana, Wyoming, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Athletic in nature, the breed requires lots of exercise, making them well-suited for homes with or near lots of open land. They are also well-adapted to cold temperatures and harsher climates due to their thick double coats of fur. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!
Former President Bill Clinton was discharged from the hospital after being treated for the flu, his spokesperson said Tuesday. "He and his family are deeply grateful for the exceptional care provided by the team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital," Angel Ureña, Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, said in a statement after his release. Clinton, 78, was admitted to the hospital on Monday for testing and observation after developing a fever, Ureña said then. The 42nd president and his family "are touched by the kind messages and well wishes he received," Ureña said Tuesday. "He sends his warmest wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season to all." The two-term president has faced a number of health scares since he left office in 2001.Adopted Ballarat local and new Giant Ollie Hannaford felt the regional city’s pain this year during a devastating two-month period when three women were killed. The deaths of Samantha Murphy, Rebecca Young and Hannah McGuire sparked grief and anger, but also unity against gender-based violence within the close-knit Ballarat community. The three women died violently , allegedly at the hands of men. Bendigo-raised Hannaford – who the Giants used a top-20 pick on at last week’s AFL draft – was boarding at St Patrick’s College in Ballarat, and wanted to make a stand, too. Giants draftee Ollie Hannaford. Credit: Nick Moir The horrific Bondi Junction stabbings in NSW were also around this time, with five women among the victims. Hannaford’s conversation with the school’s boarding master, Tam Westwood, led to the creation of the “Break the cycle” event, designed to raise funds and awareness about violence against women. Students and staff took turns riding four exercise bikes non-stop for 24 hours, helping raise more than $8000 for the cause. Hannaford hopes it will become an annual event on the St Pat’s calendar. “It was so awful, and some people [at school] knew the victims and even knew the people who were a part of it,” Hannaford told this masthead. “It was very eye-opening, especially when you have such important women in your life, like mothers, sisters, girlfriends – everything. It was very confronting, almost, just thinking how hard it would be if it happened to your family, so it was a no-brainer for us to try and do something. “Being an all-boys school, I think it was very significant for our school to show that we are respectful young men, and we were trying to get rid of the stigma of toxic masculinity.” This was not an isolated case of Hannaford’s leadership, with the 18-year-old captaining the school’s football side and his boarding house. He plans to use his new status as an AFL footballer, alongside close friend and fellow St Pat’s graduate-turned-Giant Jack Ough, to continue making a difference beyond sport. Hannaford is making his mark on and off the football field. Credit: AFL Photos “Being on an AFL list now, it’s really important to be able to use that platform for a good cause, so doing more things like this is something that I can work towards in the future,” Hannaford said. “I’ve built my leadership and definitely benefited from going to [St Patrick’s College] as well, so it’s something I’m trying to display when I can.” “It was very eye-opening, especially when you have such important women in your life, like mothers, sisters, girlfriends – everything. It was very confronting, almost, just thinking how hard it would be if it happened to your family, so it was a no-brainer for us to try and do something.” However, the Giants did not select Hannaford just because he is a model citizen. His surprise mid-season switch to the forward line – after starting the season as a midfielder, then shifting to defence – saw him transform from a fringe draftee into a certain first-round selection, with GWS swooping with their No.18 pick. Hannaford’s blistering second half of the season for GWV Rebels was integral in the David Loader-coached team reaching the Talent League under-18 grand final, as well as his own stocks rising. Recruiters became enamoured with his goalkicking nous, speed, agility, power, aggression and ultra-competitiveness, all of which should fit in wonderfully in Giants coach Adam Kingsley’s system. “It was a bit of a rollercoaster for me. I came into the year expecting to be a midfielder who gets 30 touches a game,” Hannaford said. “That’s what every kid dreams of, but I couldn’t live up to that, and I wasn’t playing good footy, so I went to the backline, went back to what I was good at, and what I was used to, but it wasn’t really giving me the exposure I needed and wanted. “I was lucky enough to make the Vic Country team, and I got told I was playing forward in the first champs games – and I had barely played there at all my whole career.” Hannaford (left) with fellow Giants draftee Harry Oliver. Credit: AFL Photos Even then, it was not all smooth sailing. Hannaford was dropped for Country’s championships finale against Metro, which lit a fire within him that remained throughout the rest of the season. Now, he could be about to share a forward line with the likes of Toby Greene and Jesse Hogan. “I’m over the moon, and can’t wait to get stuck into it,” Hannaford said. “It’s obviously a very competitive team, so it’s going to take a lot of work to try and get a game, but if I do, it will be unbelievable.” If you or anyone you know needs support, you can contact the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service on 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732), Lifeline 131 114, or Beyond Blue 1300 224 636. Or, in Ballarat, call Orange Door on 1800 219 819Illinois’ pension debt to personal income ratio second worst in nation
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The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB’s) ‘Sameer app’ is the official platform providing real-time air quality index (AQI) data for cities and individual stations, a senior official of the Telangana Pollution Control Board (TPCB) said. The data is from the continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations (CAAQMS), and are available on both Android and IOS applications, The official explained that the CPCB app consolidated AQI data generated by the board and made it publicly accessible. The app is a public domain platform, he said. This follows social media messages (not in this newspaper) that the pollution in the state matched that in Delhi. However, the Sameer app on Monday showed high pollution and poor air quality in certain locations. The app reported an AQI of 277 at Sanathnagar at 8.05 pm, deeming it as poor. Icrisat, Patancheru, recorded 167, IDA Pashamylaram 164, and Nehru Zoological Park 163 AQI levels, according to the Sameer App. In a press release on Monday, TGPCB said that it calculated AQI based on national ambient air quality standards, and third-party apps were calculating AQI based on Europe and USA air quality standards. According to CPCB, AQI between 0-50 is good while 51-100 satisfactory but could cause minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people; 101-200 is moderate, causing breathing discomfort to people with lung, heart and asthmatic diseases; 201-300 is poor which causes breathing discomfort to most people on prolonged exposure; 301-400 is very poor with respiratory illness on prolonged exposure; 401-500 as severe which affects healthy people and seriously impacts those with existing diseases. Even though Google AQI sources the data from CPCBs website, which updates the information on their website and Sameer app simultaneously, Google’s standard was based on USA standards, the TGPCB said. According to these standards, 101-150 is deemed unhealthy for sensitive groups, while 151-20o is unhealthy, 201-300 as very unhealthy and 301-500 as hazardous. TGPCB officials mentioned that an action plan for improving the air quality is being implemented in Hyderabad, which has caused the PM2.5 concentrations to decrease from 40 μg/m3 to 36 μg/m3 and and PM10 concentrations to fall from 97 μg/m3 to 81 μg/m3 from 2019 to 2023.
“Exactly one week before Christmas we are surrounded by boxes with no to go to,” says Ana*, a mother of two from Sheffield. The 51-year-old has been served a , which runs out on 28 December. This means she and her husband are , preparing to leave their family home with no idea what the future holds. “Obviously our first concern is for the children,” she says. “They need stability, especially at Christmas. We want them to have a lovely, peaceful, calm time at home. “We’re having to put on a brave face. But we’re not eating, not sleeping.” Because she has been served the Section 21 notice, Ana’s landlord doesn’t need to give a reason for evicting her and her family. Despite living in the property for four years, a letter through the post was how they found out they had just two months to find a new place to live. “He said he wants to sell the property,” Ana says. “We have appealed to him, to his better nature, to ask him to reconsider or ask for more time. “Laughably, he said we’re impinging upon his rights to ask that. And we’ve had no more contact from him.” The use of these Section 21 notices has long attracted controversy, criticised by campaign groups and politicians alike. Labour has now begun implementing legislation to ban their use, delivering on a manifesto commitment and finally meeting a promise made by the Conservatives over five years ago, in April 2019. The ‘Renter’s Rights Bill’ – spearheaded by deputy prime minister Angela Rayner – will bring in this change, alongside a slate of other measures to bolster protections for private tenants in other ways. But it will come too late for Ana and her family, along with many others. Currently in its report stage, the bill won’t become law until around mid-2025. In the meantime, the use of Section 21 notices remains rife, and has even increased in recent months. During Labour’s first three months in power, between July and September this year, 8,425 households were served a Section 21 notice – an eight-year high. In the same period, there were 2,830 bailiff evictions from households served with Section 21 notices. This represents a 23 per cent increase from the same period in 2023, when there were 2,308 evictions of this kind. Rachel, 35, is a mother of three from County Durham. After being issued a Section 21 notice by her landlord in October, her notice period ended on 20 December. “The first I knew of it was the Section 21 come through the door,” she says, “And since then I haven’t been able to communicate with my landlord.” Rachel and her family lived in the property for 13 and a half years. Her three children, who are aged 17, seven and three, have grown up in the house, and go to school in the area. “I actually live in the same village as all of my family. I’ve grown up here as well,” Rachel explains. “It’s the same village that my great-grandparents grew up in.” But finding another suitable property in the area is proving a challenge. mean Rachel is looking to her local council to help secure social housing, but the ever-increasing waiting list for these properties makes it very hard to secure one. “The rents are so high now that, even in an area I don’t want to live in, they’re half of my total income, and that’s without a single bill,” she says. “You’re just at the mercy of [the council]. You’re not guaranteed that you’re going to get anything. Then they’ve just said that it’ll be if not.” Across the UK, there are thousands more cases like Ana and Rachel’s. Francesca Albanese, executive director of policy and social change at Crisis, says: “It’s really horrific for people who are affected by this. “[There is] the stress and anxiety of getting that Section 21 notice and knowing that you don’t have anywhere else to go, and being told that actually the council won’t do anything until they’re physically homeless. And it’s happening more and more.” She adds that an over-reliance on the private rented sector is a driving factor behind the increase in the use of Section 21 notices, as rents continue to rise. Despite having three dependent children, and so deemed to be a priority need, her council has told Rachel they will only step in after she is evicted by bailiffs. If she leaves before this, she will be considered what is called ‘intentionally homeless’, and lose her right to council support. “You get the vibe as well that they think that you ‘just want a council house”, she says. “I’ve never been in a council house. I’m 35. I haven’t ever applied for a council house, I’m not doing it for fun. I haven’t got any other option now.”Penn State notes: Linemen Anthony Donkoh, Alonzo Ford Jr. suffer long-term injuries
Pooches in pullovers strut their stuff at London's canine Christmas sweater paradeGlobal Grain Bin Management Software Market Size, Share and Forecast By Key Players-AGI SureTrack, TSGC, OPI Systems, Ergson GmbH, AGCO 12-24-2024 05:30 PM CET | Advertising, Media Consulting, Marketing Research Press release from: Market Research Intellect Global Grain Bin Management Software Market USA, New Jersey- According to the Market Research Intellect, the global Grain Bin Management Software market is projected to grow at a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.08% from 2024 to 2031. Starting with a valuation of 12.53 Billion in 2024, the market is expected to reach approximately 22.29 Billion by 2031, driven by factors such as Grain Bin Management Software and Grain Bin Management Software. This significant growth underscores the expanding demand for Grain Bin Management Software across various sectors. 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Through such strategic alliances, businesses aim to accelerate innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and address evolving market challenges, ultimately driving the overall growth of the Grain Bin Management Software market. 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FBI arrests man allegedly helping prepare 'surprise attack' on South KoreaNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Coach Brian Callahan is sticking with Mason Rudolph at quarterback for a second straight game to see if the Tennessee Titans can build on the veteran who's played in four of their highest scoring games this season. Callahan said Tuesday that he thinks Rudolph earned another chance to play despite a 38-30 loss to Indianapolis. “Obviously the one interception was probably his only really poor moment," Callahan said. "The rest of it was pretty well executed on his part and operated in a drop-back passing game and had to fight his way back through it. And it was good to see, so we’ll let him take another crack at it.” Rudolph is 2-4 in the six games he's played in this season. That includes coming in for an injured Will Levis on Sept. 30 in a 31-12 win at Miami , and he tried to rally the Titans in a turnover-plagued 37-27 loss to Cincinnati before being selected as the starter last week. Rudolph, who is in Tennessee on a one-year deal, was 23 of 34 for 252 yards with two touchdown passes and three interceptions. One went off running back Tony Pollard's hands with the final pick coming on the last play of the game after Rudolph led a rally from a 38-7 deficit in the final 18 minutes. Rudolph's ability to avoid sacks is a key piece of sticking with him over Levis, the 33rd pick overall in the 2023 draft. The quarterbacks' stats are similar with Rudolph having eight TD passes and eight interceptions, completing 63.8% of his passes with a 78.8 passer rating. That’s similar to Levis completing 63.7% of his passes with 12 TD passes and 12 interceptions. But Levis has been sacked 40 times compared to just seven for Rudolph. “He’s got the ability to avoid the negative play when it comes to sacks," Callahan said of Rudolph. “He gets the ball out. He knows where to go with it quickly.” That means Rudolph gets a chance Sunday when the Titans (3-12) visit the Jacksonville Jaguars (3-12) to see if he can guide the offense to more than the six points Levis managed against their AFC South rival in a 10-6 loss on Dec. 8 in Nashville. Rudolph said he knows he put the Titans defense in a bad spot with some turnovers. "I’m ready to prove that I can take care of the ball better and keep scoring points,” Rudolph said. The Titans held a walk-through Tuesday with Callahan giving the team Wednesday off for Christmas. An injury report won't be released until Wednesday, and Callahan said it'll likely be lengthy. RG Dillon Radunz, who was knocked out of last week's game with an injury, will be on that report. Lineman Jaelyn Duncan, who hurt a hamstring badly enough early in his first start at right tackle Oct. 20 that he wound up on injured reserve , will be available. Callahan said he is excited to see Duncan play. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI revealed that it raised $6 billion in its latest funding round as the startup continues to ramp up in its battle against bitter rival OpenAI. Musk took a victory lap after announcing Monday on his social media platform X that the company concluded its Series C funding round — which is usually the final stage of venture capital financing. “We are gonna need a bigger compute!” Musk wrote, in an apparent reference to the famous line from “Jaws.” The need for a “bigger compute” is likely an indication that Musk plans to use the investment to build larger processing centers to warehouse super computers that will be needed to train and run more sophisticated AI models. The company had raised $6 billion in a Series B funding round in May at a post-money valuation of $24 billion. In late November, xAI raised another $5 billion at a $50 billion valuation, according to the Wall Street Journal. Now, it appears xAI raised a bigger round of $6 billion, but Musk didn’t disclose the valuation. Investors in the latest funding round included Sequoia Capital, Morgan Stanley, BlackRock, Fidelity, Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom Holdings, the sovereign wealth funds of Oman and Qatar, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Valor Equity Partners, Dubai-based Vy Capital and UAE-based MGX, the company said. In its latest announcement, xAI said that it is training Grok 3, the latest version of its chatbot, which was originally scheduled to be available by the end of this year. The infusion of cash comes as Musk is engaged in an AI arms race against ChatGPT maker OpenAI, the company he co-founded and which is now run by Sam Altman. Musk, who left OpenAI after losing a power struggle against Altman and other co-founders, is suing the company and its key financial backer Microsoft. He is alleging that Microsoft and OpenAI, which as of October was valued at around $157 billion , illegally sought to monopolize the market for generative artificial intelligence and sideline competitors.Article content Wide open spaces, shared interest in hydrogen fuel, Canadian tech know-how, German engineering—there are a number of reasons for Germany’s ambassador to Canada, Tjorven Bellmann, to stop in at Edmonton this week. Alberta and Germany are seasoned trading partners, but business between the two is somewhat lopsided, and not yet back to pre-COVID levels, Bellmann said in an interview with Postmedia Tuesday. Her official introductory visit to Alberta comes early in her tenure because “the ties are very strong,” she said. Bellmann notes an estimated 17 per cent of Albertans have German heritage. “You have the highest number of students who learn German in public schools in Canada,” she said, also touting research ties between Albertan universities and Germany. The two trading partners have an imbalanced exchange of some of the same kinds of products—mechanical, health, and technology. Germany exports $860 million to Alberta, and Alberta exports $120 million to Germany. Alberta will have its own delegation and pavilion at the upcoming Hanover Messer in March, a huge international trade symposium for industrial technologies, where Canada will be the guest country. “I hope that can foster additional business ties and investments in both directions,” Bellmann said. Additionally, Germany invests in Alberta. West of Edmonton, Heidelberg Materials is building the first carbon capture, utilization, and storage facility for the cement industry. Where Alberta-Germany policies part But while Alberta is protesting federal caps on oil and gas, Germany is transitioning energy towards renewables and green energy. “So the energy politics are a bit different in both countries,” Bellmann said. Germany is already at 60 per cent renewables, with the aim of reaching 80 per cent by 2030, she said. A darling of Premier Danielle Smith, hydrogen is of particular interest as a fuel, Bellmann said, with Germany building a hydrogen core network of pipelines in the near future—refurbishing some lines, and building others, until 2032—an initial $19 billion EUR investment. Meeting with Smith on Tuesday afternoon, Bellmann said her message is for cooperation with Alberta in as many ways as possible. “We believe, in spite of maybe different views we have on some of the energy policy, it’s good to seek opportunities together, for example, in the hydrogen area, and that we hope that we can increase the business ties between Germany and Alberta in terms of investment in both directions,” she said. Bellmann said she’s hoping to see increased bilateral connections—youth exchanges, city-to-city, and even province-to-province pairings. “If Alberta is interested, I could very well imagine trying set up something like that, that like we have it with between Bavaria and Quebec, for example, they have offices in both provinces, which helps a lot if you see connections and want to find quick partners. So why not look into that?” G7 coming to Alberta Bellmann has an eye on the next meetup of The Group of Seven (G7), the political and economic forum of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with the European Union as a “non-enumerated member.” This year, Canada will host in scenic Kananaskis. “I think for Canada, it’s a big chance, but also a big responsibility to be at the helm of that. We know that we have very experienced partners who are preparing the summit and look forward to it,” Bellmann said, noting the meetup comes at a time of political churn for a number of member countries, with a new American administration and a new German government. As a small group of cooperating nations, the small, close-knit format of the G7 pact is uniquely effective, she said. “It brings together the economically most powerful countries, and it’s been at the forefront, for example, on important issues like supporting Ukraine.” Germany was G7 chair when the Russian war against Ukraine started, and the organization’s format made unprecedented coordination possible, Bellmann said, citing sanctions against Russia, weapons support for Ukraine, support to rebuild the energy net when Russia started bombarding civilian infrastructure and using energy as a weapon, and alternatives after the grain trade was interrupted. “It’s a very dire situation. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has just been in Kyiv yesterday and announced another package of $960 million CAD worth of military aid, which will reach Ukraine in December. He’s also said that we will continue to be Ukraine’s biggest supporter after the U.S. and that we are determined to continue the support, and that Putin is under an illusion if he thinks he can just wait us out,” she said. “It’s very important for allies to continue the support for Ukraine, and then we will see whether there is a political process or not, but it’s also clear from us that there mustn’t be any negotiation on Ukraine. Any process would have to, of course, include the Ukrainian government. And we all want peace, but the question is, on what terms? It can’t be a dictated peace. It has to be a just and lasting peace,” she said. Elsewhere in Eastern Europe, Bellmann pointed out twinned recent deployments in support of NATO—Canada’s contingent from Edmonton to Latvia last week, and Germany sending troops to Lithuania. “That’s in order to ensure that there is no Russian aggression against NATO territory, which is a threshold that Putin has never crossed so far. At the moment, NATO deterrence holds,” she said. The deployment shows strong allies are ready to defend every inch of allied territory, she said. “Russia should never make the mistake of miscalculating,” she said. Husband and wife co-ambassadors Both qualified, experienced diplomats, Bellmann and her husband Matthias Lüttenberg are a first for Canada—two ambassadors for the same country, job sharing the four-year post in eight-month segments. “We have decided to share the position of Ambassador, which is the first time we are doing that as a couple, and also the first time for Canada that a couple here shares that type of position,” Bellmann said. That puts her in the driver’s seat at the embassy in Ottawa until the end of March, and then from April onward until November it will be Lüttenberg. Only one partner at a time makes a salary. It’s not a new phenomenon for Germany; they’re the third couple to do so. “There’s only always one of us who’s in charge at the embassy and one of us who’s in charge at home, with our three children,” she said. “It’s also easier for the host country, if there is a clear division of labor, who’s in charge, and to have a longer period where you really get to know people, so you can start a project, you can finish it and it gives you more continuity,” Bellman said. “For the family, it’s also better if you have continuity at home because otherwise, your mind is constantly on the job. If you rotate every day, you never really stop working. So it’s also a deliberate investment into our children, who have the right to see a bit more of their parents than they did for the past years.” jcarmichael@postmedia.com Bookmark our website and support our journalism: Don’t miss the news you need to know — add EdmontonJournal.com and EdmontonSun.com to your bookmarks and sign up for our newsletters here. You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today: The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun.
The USS Zumwalt is at a Mississippi shipyard where workers have installed missile tubes that replace twin turrets from a gun system that was never activated because it was too expensive. Once the system is complete, the Zumwalt will provide a platform for conducting fast, precision strikes from greater distances, adding to the usefulness of the warship. “It was a costly blunder. But the Navy could take victory from the jaws of defeat here, and get some utility out of (the ships) by making them into a hypersonic platform,” said Bryan Clark, a defence analyst at the Hudson Institute. The US has had several types of hypersonic weapons in development for the past two decades, but recent tests by both Russia and China have added pressure to the US military to hasten their production. Hypersonic weapons travel beyond Mach 5, five times the speed of sound, with added manoeuvrability making them harder to shoot down. Last year, The Washington Post newspaper reported that among the documents leaked by former Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira was a defence department briefing that confirmed China had recently tested an intermediate-range hypersonic weapon called the DF-27. While the Pentagon had previously acknowledged the weapon’s development, it had not recognised its testing. One of the US programmes in development and planned for the Zumwalt is the Conventional Prompt Strike. It would launch like a ballistic missile and then release a hypersonic glide vehicle that would travel at speeds seven to eight times faster than the speed of sound before hitting the target. The weapon system is being developed jointly by the Navy and Army. Each of the three Zumwalt-class destroyers would be equipped with four missile tubes, each with three of the missiles for a total of 12 hypersonic weapons per ship. In choosing the Zumwalt, the Navy is attempting to add to the usefulness of a 7.5 billion US dollars (£5.9 billion) warship that is considered by critics to be an expensive mistake despite serving as a test platform for multiple innovations. The Zumwalt was envisioned as providing land-attack capability with an advanced gun system with rocket-assisted projectiles to open the way for Marines to charge ashore. But the system featuring 155mm guns hidden in stealthy turrets was cancelled because each of the rocket-assisted projectiles cost up to one million dollars (£790,000). Despite the stain on their reputation, the three Zumwalt-class destroyers: Zumwalt, Michael Monsoor and Lyndon B Johnson; remain the Navy’s most advanced surface warships in terms of new technologies. Those innovations include electric propulsion, an angular shape to minimise radar signature, an unconventional wave-piercing hull, automated fire and damage control and a composite deckhouse that hides radar and other sensors. The US is accelerating development because hypersonics have been identified as vital to US national security with “survivable and lethal capabilities”, said James Weber, principal director for hypersonics in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies. “Fielding new capabilities that are based on hypersonic technologies is a priority for the defence department to sustain and strengthen our integrated deterrence, and to build enduring advantages,” he said.