The fall of the Assad regime serves as a stark warning to other authoritarian leaders around the world. No regime, no matter how entrenched or powerful, is immune to the forces of change and popular uprising. As the dust settles in Syria, the international community must work together to support a peaceful transition to a new government and help the country rebuild from the ruins of war.
Madrid, Spain - Real Madrid fans around the world can breathe a sigh of relief as their $200 million superstar makes a triumphant return after a 15-day injury layoff. The highly anticipated comeback could not have come at a better time, with the team facing a crucial Champions League encounter that could make or break their season.The repercussions of the player's actions were swift and severe. The club's management, after reviewing the incident and considering the impact on the team's reputation, decided to take immediate action. The player was summoned to a disciplinary hearing where he was informed of the club's decision to terminate his contract with immediate effect.Chandrapur guardian minister set to be from outside district
Leftist women are virtually throwing their bras at alleged United Healthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione in a fit of sexual mass hysteria that’s taking over social media — and it can be traced to years of denigrating masculinity. Following Mangione’s December arrest at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s, he instantaneously became a progressive sex symbol, dubbed a “ prettier Jesus ” and “ too fine to get the death penalty ,” amidst much more explicit discourse . His Brooklyn jailhouse mailing address has even gone viral . When he pleaded not guilty to first degree murder charges in a New York courtroom on Monday, seats reserved for members of the public were occupied almost entirely by young women reportedly there to support the 26-year-old. More yet lined up outside with posters reading “Free Luigi.” Sure, some women in the past have inexplicably swooned over killers like Ted Bundy and Richard Ramirez. But the scale and intensity of Mangione madness is unparalleled. That’s because he’s tapped into a mass sexual frustration that’s been waiting to explode. After years of harping on toxic masculinity, shaming men and stiff-arming chivalry, some women on the left seem to have fixated on Mangione because he represents a sort of masculinity they are finally allowed to celebrate — one that is coded as politically acceptable. Murdering someone in cold blood is the most “toxic” form of masculine aggression imaginable ... unless, apparently, it’s allegedly done in the name of being anti-corporate and anticapitalist. Sure it’s hypocritical, but it makes sense on a psychological level. A generation of young women have been taught to demonize men and stifle their natural desire for the male-female dichotomy in their lives. In walks Luigi, the pinnacle of masculinity, both in terms of his aesthetics and his actions: a heteronormative frat boy with a strong jawline who allegedly committed coldblooded murder in the most brash manner possible. He’s catnip for repressed, anti-capitalist ghouls who are able to hide behind their critiques of the insurance industry — and behind their Covid-era masks, lest you try to figure out who his courthouse fans were. If leftist women are damsels in distress, held captive by the insurance industry and pricey healthcare system, Mangione is their knight in shining armor: fighting on their behalf, slaying the enemy, taking up arms to defend their cause. This feminine angst is even manifested in the form of frilly “Deny, Defend, Depose” panties, the phrase Mangione allegedly scrawled on the bullets used to ruthlessly murder Brian Thompson. Anti-capitalists are sticking it to the man by shelling out $35 for a single pair. Mangione fans can also snag a cropped tee of his mug framed in a heart with the phrase “but daddy I love him” — a Taylor Swift reference — printed in hot pink. It’s all an expression of a feral desperation for a masculine force, a sexual fantasy so twisted that these women have almost forgotten that the slain enemy is no dragon, but rather a father leaving behind two sons. After shaming the masculinity out of the men around them, ultra-feminists are left with no choice but to grasp at an exaggerated fantasy of gallantry in the form of Mangione, because, when healthy expressions of masculinity and femininity get suppressed, unhealthy extremes get fetishized. This is no mere theory. While young women today are outspokenly progressive on gender dynamics in public, a very different story is playing out behind closed doors. Privately, they are demanding en masse that their sexual partners choke them during sex. In fact, a full two-thirds of college girls — perhaps the most progressive sampling possible — report having been choked during intercourse. Young women insist that they are just as powerful as men in day to day life and yet, in the bedroom, they are turned on by handing their sexual partner the power to kill them. Because, when women are conditioned to believe that holding a door and offering a subway seat are misogynistic slights, a suppressed desire for natural gender dynamics will express itself in some other way. Clearly, third-wave feminism has left women with a distorted relationship with masculinity: It’s something to be disparaged in its healthy forms, and fetishized in its depraved extremes. That’s because young women have been taught to deny nature by emasculating their partners and suppressing their longing for the yin to their feminine yang. They drove masculinity out of their lives, and now they miss it, whether or not they even consciously know it. Enter a good-looking alleged killer whose motive aligns with their politics , and you have a sexual sensation on your hands. In our age where masculinity is toxic, vigilantism is fetishized.Nebraska will be trying to preserve its perfect in-state record when it hosts South Dakota on Wednesday night in a nonconference game in Lincoln, Neb. The Cornhuskers (4-1) are 3-0 at home and also won Friday at then-No. 14 Creighton, beating their in-state rivals on the road for the second straight time. But the last time they did that, in 2022, they followed that win with a 16-point loss at Indiana to open Big Ten Conference play. "Believe me, we've addressed a lot of things," Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg said. "A lot of people are saying some really positive things. You've got to find a way to put that behind you. I've liked how our team has responded and come back to work after that great win at Creighton." Brice Williams leads the Cornhuskers with 18.2 points per game and was one of five players in double figures against Creighton. Juwan Gary topped the list with 16. South Dakota (6-2) comes to town off a 112-50 home win Monday night over Randall, the third non-Division I school it has beat. The Coyotes' last game against a D1 opponent was Friday at Southern Indiana, resulting in a 92-83 loss. This will be South Dakota's second nonconference game against a Big Ten opponent, after a 96-77 loss at Iowa on Nov. 12. In December, the Coyotes also visit Santa Clara, hovering near the top 100 in KenPom adjusted efficiency, before jumping into Big Sky play. "The schedule is very good and that should help us," third-year South Dakota coach Eric Peterson said before the season. "We have some good nonconference games that should help prepare us for the end of the season." Nebraska has held four of its opponents to 67 or fewer points, with Saint Mary's the only one to top that number in the Cornhuskers' lone loss. Opponents are shooting 38.1 percent this season. South Dakota shot below 40 percent in its two previous games before shooting 62 percent against Randall. Isaac Bruns, who scored 20 to lead South Dakota in the Randall game, paces the Coyotes with 12.9 points per game. --Field Level Media
Body:MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Amarion Dickerson had 27 points and 15 rebounds to help Robert Morris hold off Northern Kentucky 97-93 in triple overtime on Sunday. Dickerson blocked five shots and had three steals for the Colonials (9-5, 1-2 Horizon League). Sophomore Alvaro Folgueiras scored 21 points and added a career-high 19 rebounds and six assists. DJ Smith had 13 points. The Norse (7-7, 2-1) were led by LJ Wells, who finished with 19 points, 13 rebounds and two steals. Northern Kentucky also got 17 points and six rebounds from Trey Robinson. Randall Pettus II had 17 points. The Norse saw a five-game win streak come to an end. Dickerson's dunk gave Robert Morris a 94-92 lead with 26 seconds left in the third OT. Dilen Miller made two free throws with 3 seconds left to wrap up the victory. Josh Dilling made the second of two free throws with 8 seconds left for the Norse, forcing a second OT tied at 80. Wells hit a 3-pointer with 2:05 left and neither team scored after that, forcing the third OT tied at 86. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Furthermore, the Chinese government's commitment to regulatory reforms and market liberalization has also played a critical role in supporting the performance of Chinese concept stocks. By introducing measures to enhance transparency, improve corporate governance, and strengthen regulatory oversight, Chinese authorities have created a more favorable environment for both domestic and international investors to invest in Chinese companies. This has helped to mitigate some of the concerns surrounding regulatory uncertainties and compliance risks, thereby restoring confidence in Chinese concept stocks.What to do if someone blocks your driveway - and it's legal
CVB Financial Corp. Announces Authorization of 10 Million Share Repurchase PlanAmarion Dickerson guides Robert Morris past Northern Kentucky 97-93 in triple OT
NoneRuben Amorim takes charge of Manchester United for the first time in Sunday's trip to Ipswich, while Manchester City are aiming to snap a historic losing streak for Pep Guardiola against Tottenham. Fourth takes on fifth in another of Saturday's eye-catching fixtures when Arsenal hope to kickstart their faltering title challenge at home to Nottingham Forest. AFP Sport picks out some of the key talking points ahead of this weekend's action: Man Utd start Amorim era Manchester United fans have been made to wait three weeks for Ruben Amorim's arrival since he was confirmed as the successor to Erik ten Hag. The Portuguese does not face a baptism of fire, but Ipswich are on a high ahead of the visit of the Red Devils after securing their first Premier League win for 22 years before the international break with a shock 2-1 victory at Tottenham. Amorim has plenty of problems to solve at Old Trafford, but begins with United only four points adrift of the top four despite sitting down in 13th. Ten Hag managed just one win from seven away games in all competitions this season and Amorim must find a quick tonic to that travel sickness if he is to make a positive first impression with the United fans. United midfielder Bruno Fernandes is confident his compatriot will quickly make a positive connection with his new players. "Obviously for me, what stands out is the connection he has with the (Sporting) players," Fernandes said. "You see the way they say goodbye to him, the way they feel, they make him feel part of the team and how they treat him. "So it shows that this is a great character and he's someone that gives his all to the players." Slumping Man City eye revival Across Manchester, champions City have lost four consecutive games for the first time in Pep Guardiola's glorious managerial career. However, on Thursday Guardiola signed a two-year contract extension, ending speculation over his future and allowing the boss to focus on reviving his spluttering side. The two-week hiatus for international football also came at the right time for Guardiola to reset as he looks for key players to return from a lengthy injury list. Guardiola's men find themselves five points behind leaders Liverpool, who face bottom-of-the-table Southampton on Sunday, and can ill afford to drop any more points ahead of a daunting trip to Anfield next weekend. This is the sixth time a team has been five points clear after 11 Premier League games, with the previous five all finishing as champions. But City have trailed the leaders by more than five points at one stage in each of the last four seasons and still finished with the title. Arsenal search for answers The Gunners have fallen nine points behind Liverpool after a run of three wins from their last nine league matches, including four without a victory prior to the visit of Forest. Great expectation was placed upon Mikel Arteta's men to end a two-decade wait to win the league after finishing second to City in each of the last two seasons. But Arsenal's season has been a story of needless red cards, injuries to key men and a lack of killer instinct in front of goal. Arteta needs to find answers quickly if they are to remain in the title race. Fixtures Saturday Leicester v Chelsea, Arsenal v Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa v Crystal Palace, Bournemouth v Brighton, Everton v Brentford, Fulham v Wolves, Manchester City v Tottenham Sunday Southampton v Liverpool, Ipswich v Manchester United Monday Newcastle v West Ham
The performance, which was part of a larger exhibition showcasing Cai Guo-Qiang's innovative use of technology in art, featured a choreographed dance of drones that illuminated the sky with a mesmerizing display of light and movement. Spectators were in awe as the drones gracefully weaved through the air, creating intricate patterns and designs against the backdrop of the night sky.The crowd erupted in applause as Zhang Anda sunk the final black, clinching the match and advancing to the last 32 of the Snooker Scottish Open. His display of skill, composure under pressure, and fighting spirit left a lasting impression on fans and competitors alike, solidifying his reputation as a rising star in the world of snooker.Toronto Sceptres open PWHL season with 3-1 comeback win over Boston Fleet
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died. He was 100 years old and had spent more than a year in hospice care. The Georgia peanut farmer served one turbulent term in the White House before building a reputation as a global humanitarian and champion of democracy. He defeated President Gerald Ford in 1976 promising to restore trust in government but lost to Ronald Reagan four years later amid soaring inflation, gas station lines and the Iran hostage crisis. He and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, then formed The Carter Center, and he earned a Nobel Peace Prize while making himself the most active and internationally engaged of former presidents. The Carter Center said the former president died Sunday afternoon in Plains, Georgia.
Saquon Barkley tops 2,000 yards rushing and moves within 100 of Dickerson's record PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley became the ninth running back in NFL history to top 2,000 yards rushing in a season, reaching the milestone with a 23-yard run in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys. That rush gave Barkley 2,005 yards with one game left and left him exactly 100 yards from Eric Dickerson’s record of 2,105, set in 1984 for the Los Angeles Rams. Barkley could potentially top the record in next week’s finale against the New York Giants. However, that game will be mostly meaningless for the Eagles, who could opt to rest Barkley to protect him from injury ahead of the playoffs. Bills clinch the AFC's No. 2 seed with a 40-14 rout of the undisciplined Jets ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score and the Buffalo Bills clinched the AFC’s No. 2 seed with a 40-14 rout of the New York Jets. The Bills put the game away by capitalizing on two Jets turnovers and scoring three touchdowns over a 5:01 span in the closing minutes of the third quarter. Buffalo’s defense forced three takeaways overall and sacked Aaron Rodgers four times, including a 2-yard loss for a safety in the second quarter. The five-time defending AFC East champion Bills improved to 13-3 to match a franchise single-season record. Saquon Barkley tops 2,000 yards rushing as Eagles beat Cowboys 41-7 to clinch NFC East PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley rushed for 167 yards to top 2,000 on the season, backup quarterback Kenny Pickett ran and threw for scores before departing with injured ribs, and the Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC East title by routing the Dallas Cowboys 41-7. Barkley has 2,005 yards and needs 101 in next week’s mostly meaningless regular-season finale to top Eric Dickerson and his 2,105 yards for the Los Angeles Rams in 1984. The Eagles led 24-7 in the third quarter when Pickett was drilled by defensive end Micah Parsons, ending his first start in place of the concussed Jalen Hurts. Penn State coach James Franklin says Nick Saban should be college football's commissioner SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Penn State coach James Franklin believes college football needs a commissioner and he even has a candidate in mind: former Alabama coach Nick Saban. Franklin made the suggestion Sunday at Penn State’s College Football Playoff quarterfinals media day ahead of the Fiesta Bowl. The sixth-seeded Nittany Lions are preparing for their game against No. 3 seed Boise State on Tuesday. The veteran coach was responding to a question about Penn State’s backup quarterback situation after Beau Pribula transferred to Missouri before the playoff. Pribula’s decision highlighted some of the frustrating aspects of a new college football world in the Name, Image and Likeness era and the transfer portal, forcing players to make tough decisions at inopportune times. Mayfield throws 5 TD passes and Bucs keep playoff, NFC South hopes alive with 48-14 rout of Panthers TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield threw for 359 yards and five touchdowns to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers keep their division and playoff hopes alive with a 48-14 rout of the Carolina Panthers. The team’s fifth win in the past six weeks nudged the first-place Bucs a half-game ahead of Atlanta for the best record in the NFC South at 9-7. The Falcons played on the road later Sunday night at Washington. Atlanta holds the tiebreaker in the division race and can end Tampa Bay’s three-year reign as NFC South champions by beating the Commanders and winning again next week at home against the last-place Panthers. Lakers send D'Angelo Russell to Nets in trade for Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have traded guard D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets for forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton. The Lakers also sent forward Maxwell Lewis and three second-round draft picks to Brooklyn. Russell averaged a career-low 12.4 points per game for the Lakers this season in a diminished role under new coach JJ Redick. Finney-Smith is a steady 3-and-D wing who fills an obvious need for the Lakers. Russell is being traded by the Lakers to the Nets for the second time in his career. He also made the move in 2017. LeBron James at 40: A milestone birthday arrives Monday for the NBA's all-time scoring leader When LeBron James broke another NBA record earlier this month, the one for most regular-season minutes played in a career, his Los Angeles Lakers teammates handled the moment in typical locker room fashion. They made fun of him. Dubbed The Kid from Akron, with a limitless future, James is now the 40-year-old from Los Angeles with wisps of gray in his beard, his milestone birthday coming Monday, one that will make him the first player in NBA history to play in his teens, 20s, 30s and 40s. He has stood and excelled in the spotlight his entire career. Rising Sun Devils: Arizona State looks to pull off another big surprise at the Peach Bowl ATLANTA (AP) — As they prepare for Arizona State’s biggest game in nearly three decades, the guys who made it happen aren’t the least bit surprised to be rated a nearly two-touchdown underdog in the College Football Playoff. That’s a familiar position for the Sun Devils. They've been an underdog most of the season. Of the eight teams still vying for a national championship, there’s no bigger surprise than 11-2 Arizona State. The Sun Devils went 3-9 a year ago and were picked to finish dead last in their first season in the Big 12 Conference. Now, they're getting ready to face Texas in the Peach Bowl quarterfinal game on New Year’s Day. Penn State's polarizing QB Drew Allar puts critics on mute and keeps winning games SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Even when Penn State quarterback Drew Allar gets some praise, it’s usually a backhanded compliment. They say he’s a good game manager and stays within himself, or that he doesn’t try to do too much. They mention he might not be flashy, but he gives the team a chance to win. And here’s the thing about Penn State since Allar stepped under center: The Nittany Lions have won games. A lot of them. Sometimes that’s hard to remember considering the lukewarm reception he often gets from fans. The polarizing Allar has another chance to quiet his critics on Tuesday, when Penn State plays Boise State in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals at the Fiesta Bowl. Feels like 1979: Nottingham Forest moves into 2nd place behind rampant Liverpool in Premier League The Premier League table is starting to have a 1979 kind of feel to it with Liverpool at the top of the standings and Nottingham Forest in second place as the closest challenger. Liverpool padded its lead with a 5-0 rout of West Ham on Sunday while upstart Nottingham Forest climbed into second place by beating Everton 2-0 to continue its surprising push for a Champions League place. Manchester City marked Pep Guardiola's 500th game in charge by beating Leicester 2-0 but is still 14 points behind Liverpool having played a game more.
In a heartwarming and innovative rescue mission, a group of firefighters demonstrated their resourcefulness and dedication to saving lives when they successfully retrieved a student's phone from a drainage ditch using a homemade tool. The incident, which took place in a quiet neighborhood on Monday afternoon, has since garnered widespread praise and recognition for the firefighters' quick thinking and determination.The allure of Sleepgate lies in its emphasis on slowing down, disconnecting from the constant noise of the digital world, and focusing on self-care. As social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are flooded with hashtags and posts related to Sleepgate, more and more young people are drawn to the idea of incorporating this lifestyle into their daily routines.The highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster animated film "Nezha: Birth of the Demon Child" has been officially announced by the production team, scheduled for release on Lunar New Year 2025 under the title "Nezha 2: Trouble in the Sea." Following the immense success of its predecessor, which broke numerous box office records and garnered critical acclaim, all eyes are now on whether the sequel can continue the cinematic phenomenon surrounding the beloved mythological character.