
Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general, averting confirmation battle in the SenateMichigan hopes it has found a long-term solution to the quarterback woes that have plagued the Wolverines in 2024. The school got a . The Michigan native is the No. 2 player in the country, according to Rivals, and had previously been committed to LSU. If Underwood signs with Michigan in December’s early signing period or the normal signing period in 2025, he’ll be the school’s highest-ranked recruit since Rashan Gary committed to the Wolverines in 2016. Underwood would also be the first Rivals five-star to sign with the Wolverines since DB Will Johnson in 2022. Johnson has become one of the best defensive backs in college football and is a likely first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The verbal commitment from Underwood comes on the same day that Colorado landed . He's the No. 6 player in the country and had recently de-committed from USC. Underwood plays for Belleville High School, the same school that currently employs disgraced ex-Michigan staffer Connor Stalions. Stalions has been serving as an assistant for the school after his alleged advance scouting scheme was the storyline of the 2023 college football season. It's the second high school job for Stalions this season. He started the season at Detroit Mumford. The connection with Stalions aside and any role the former staffer may or may not have played in Underwood's recruitment, it's hard to overstate the significance of Underwood's flip for Michigan. The Wolverines have missed out on high-profile in-state QBs in recent years and drastically need a solid quarterback to overhaul the offense under first-year head coach Sherrone Moore. The coach was understandably excited about the news on social media. YES SIR ! 🔵 The Best players in Michigan go to Michigan ! — Sherrone Moore (@Coach_SMoore) Michigan is just 5-5 with two games to go in the regular season thanks largely to porous QB play. Three different players have started at QB for Michigan this season and they’ve combined to complete less than 60% of their passes and throw nine TDs and nine interceptions. Overall, Michigan QBs are averaging just six yards per passing attempt. If Underwood signs in December, he'll have the opportunity to enroll early at Michigan and participate in spring practices. The only player ranked ahead of Underwood in Rivals' rankings is QB Tavien St. Clair. He has been verbally committed to Michigan's archrival Ohio State since June of 2023. The Buckeyes added two top quarterbacks in the class of 2024 in Air Noland and Julian Sayin. After Underwood's commitment, Michigan's 19-person classSouth Korea Import Price Growth (YoY) rose from previous -2.5% to 3% in November
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A coalition of local labor unions are planning a large demonstration at Thursday’s Camden County Commissioner’s meeting to demand higher salaries, better healthcare benefits and pay equity for members of the local chapter of the Communication Workers of America in the latest round of contract negotiations. The coalition of unions CWA Local 1084 represents 375 public employees that work under the Camden County Board of Social Services that administer public assistance programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Medicaid benefits . A sister union, Local 1014 represents another 1,500 local and county workers in Camden County. Members of Local 1084 have worked without a contract since Jan. 1 and negotiations since then have failed to result in an agreeable contract. The unions represent non-supervisory employees of local and county agencies. The last negotiations meeting was held on Nov. 21 where management offered a 2.25% pay increase which the union flatly declined, according to CWA Local 1084’s website. “They’ve lowballed us,” the union stated, “completely disregarding our hard work, burgeoning clientele, and the crushing impact of inflation. We’ve persevered through COVID and no appreciation was shown. Furthermore, we haven’t been able to retain employees due to our low pay.” A spokesperson for the county said Wednesday they would continue negotiations with the union. “The county will continue to negotiate in good faith with the CWA at the negotiating table and not through the press,” Dan Keashen, spokesperson for Camden County, said Wednesday. The union says pay has not kept pace with inflation or the rising costs of healthcare their members have covered over the last several contracts. “Working families across this country are getting gouged for healthcare,” Tammy Carr, vice president of CWA Local 1084, said Wednesday. “We have members that pay twelve thousand dollars a year in premiums to provide healthcare for their families.” Issues with healthcare premiums for the union reach back to 2011 when former Gov. Chris Christie signed Chapter 78 into law. It recalculated how much public employees must pay into their pensions and how the State Health Benefits Program was administered. The union is also asking for higher pay to help offset the increased insurance premiums over the past decade as well as the increased rate of inflation. “Like all working class people, we have been slammed by inflation,” Sam Ferraino, president of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 360 and also president of the Southern New Jersey Central Labor Council said Wednesday. “The price of groceries and gas and damn near everything else is through the roof.” Inflation took off in 2021 as global supply chains struggled to keep up with demand for goods following mandated quarantines to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The inflation rate has fallen since the summer of 2022 but remains higher than pre-pandemic levels according to the Congressional Budget Office . Locally, the cost of goods in the Philadelphia region that includes Camden County increased by an annual rate of 3.4% through October, according to the National Bureau of Labor Statistics . Workers are also asking for pay equity. A presentation expected to be shared by the union at Thursday’s commissioners meeting underscores a wide gap between employee salaries in similar positions based on when they started working for the agency. The disparity has caused frustration and attrition among workers. “Newer employees are paid so little that they can’t afford to live independently. Most of them have second and third jobs,” Stephen Johnson, president of CWA Local 1084, said. “We have more and more workers who are paid so little that they qualify for the same programs that we distribute to our clients.” In some cases employees with the same title could make up to $30,000 less than their peers based on when they started working, according to wage comparisons in the union presentation. The gap in salaries has led to serious issues with recruiting and retaining employees, according to the union’s presentation. According to an internal survey by the union, 57% of employees responded they considered leaving their job in the past year for reasons other than retirement, and 87% reported low morale and burnout. The presentation noted that the union’s workforce has decreased by four percent while overtime expenditures to cover increasing case loads in the county have risen exponentially. The union presentation claims that the agency spent just under $200,000 in overtime in 2019, but spent over $868,000 in overtime in 2023. Included in the slides are other data points from the union’s internal survey they say illustrate how morale among union members has been throttled by low and unequal pay and a burdensome workload. “Camden County Social Service workers love what we do and we want to provide high quality support to those we serve,” the closing slide in the union’s presentation states. “That’s why we got into this work and that is why we stay.” Stories by Matthew Enuco N.J. veterinarian’s death being investigated as a homicide, authorities say Bare-chested man pinned flight attendant against exit door during N.J.-bound flight, officials say Investigation launched after man found dead in N.J. town Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to NJ.com . Matthew Enuco may be reached at Menuco@njadvancemedia.com . Follow Matt on X
Proposed increase in police funding ‘great news’ for acting chief, disappointment to anti-poverty advocateIf there’s one individual from history who continues to enthral billions of people across our planet it’s a man called Abraham. Knight of faith, king of compassion, father of nations, he inspires Jews, Christians and Muslims. He is an interfaith maestro. In view of this, when I was recently invited to the Abrahamic Peace Working Group Conference in Indonesia, especially at this time of gross tension between the monotheist faiths, it was a no-brainer that I should attend. An Islamic organisation willing to invite Jews and Muslims to come together (and interact with Christians) was a rare opportunity. It also supported my belief, based on the profound reflections of former Commonwealth chief rabbi Jonathan Sacks and Rabbi Menachem Froman (a pioneer of interfaith endeavours in Israel and the West Bank) that if religion today is part of the problem, it can also be part of the solution. Mevlidi-i Halil Mosque in Sanliurfa, Turkiye, where a synagogue and then a church previously stood, is next to the reputed birthplace of Abraham. Credit: Mark Daffey The Abrahamic Peace or Circles initiative is the brainchild of Dr Dino Patti Djalal, former Indonesian ambassador to Washington, who believes that addressing the problems of the world means recognising the role religion plays in them. The October 7 War, says Dino, will continue to have emotional and psychological consequences; left unchecked it can also allow religious extremism to flourish. While he is mindful that meetings like this will not change the world overnight, he is convinced that small and incremental changes can temper the dangers of extremism. The conference involved Jewish, Christian and Muslim religious leaders and scholars from across the world, from Dubai and Jordan to London, New York and East Timor. Drafting an action plan was the most challenging part of the conference. Referencing the war of October 7 was a flashpoint of vigorous, angry and impassioned debate. There were tears and pain from the Jewish side when describing the murder and kidnapping of family, friends and fellow Jews; there were tears and broken hearts from Muslims with Palestinian family and friends in Gaza. There was sorrow on all sides for the horrible loss of innocent lives and the increase in antisemitism and Islamophobia. There was also a recognition of how the war has affected Christians who often felt caught in the middle. Notwithstanding the difficult, brave and vigorous conversations, we walked and worked side by side, ate and laughed together, appreciating our shared humanity. The wise words of Archbishop Desmond Tutu resonated: it’s better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it. The action plan developed at the conference is a bold, hopeful and practical response offering concrete proposals to address Abrahamic angst, using educational, governmental and social media platforms, alongside grassroots and youth-oriented programs. The conference coincided with the weekly Torah reading of Genesis 12, which concerns the journey and mission of Abraham: to be a blessing to humanity. This is an important reminder to all of us not to despair of our role to repair – and to play our part in mending – the world. Rabbi Ralph Genende is interfaith and community rabbi to the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council. Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. License this article Religion Opinion Most Viewed in Lifestyle Loading
NoneAmy Rogers reports on the latest surrounding Mollie Marcoux Samaan stepping down as LPGA Tour commissioner, where she hears from Mel Reid and Megan Khang about what they'd like to see in the next commissioner. Brentley Romine and Jim Gallagher Jr. join Golf Central to highlight notable golfers making waves at PGA Tour Q-School action in Florida and the pressure of trying to earn a PGA Tour card. Amy Rogers catches up with several new teams ahead of this year's Grant Thornton Invitational, including Tom Kim-Jeeno Thitikul and Allisen Corpuz-Sahith Theegala. The Golf Central crew reflects on the wild storylines that came out of the 2024 men's major golf events and looks forward to 2025. Justin Thomas had a brutal day around the greens to end the Hero World Challenge, but Golf Central thinks he's trending in the right direction after a solid tournament as a whole. Todd Lewis and Brandel Chamblee analyze Scottie Scheffler's game at the Hero World Challenge and how he flexed his incredible overall skillset to cap a successful 2024 with a win. Tom Kim took a big leap on moving day at the Hero World Challenge, knocking in a dozen birdies and putting himself in contention for a win in the Bahamas. Todd Lewis and Brandel Chamblee look at the birdie-filled scorecard of Tom Kim's third round at the Hero World Challenge and how he was able to put himself in position to win on the final day. Scottie Scheffler is firmly in the mix at the Hero World Challenge, just one shot off the lead, but Golf Central says he'll have to capitalize more on scoring opportunities in the final round. Golf Central breaks down what went right for Justin Thomas in Round 3 of the PGA Tour's Hero World Challenge, in which putting -- typically a weakness for him -- carried him atop the leaderboard. Brandel Chamblee and Todd Lewis discuss Scottie Scheffler's impressive showing during Round 2 of the Hero World Challenge, breaking down what has worked for the world No. 1 in The Bahamas.“In light of the volatility in the equity markets , our NRI clients have raised some concerns about the near to medium term outlook for Indian assets in their portfolio ,” says Samir Bahl , CEO - Investment Banking, Anand Rathi Advisors. In an interview with ETMarkets, Bahl said: “Over the long term, we strongly believe that the India story is going to play out very well with aggressive reforms expected to be pushed through by the government” Edited excerpts: Thanks for taking the time out for us. We have witnessed a volatile November as markets keep moving from bullish and bearish phases. What is your call on markets? November has indeed been a volatile month for the Indian markets, driven by factors like rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Presidential elections in the US and Legislative Assembly elections in Maharashtra, together leading to significant FII outflows. We saw valuations neutralising, with NIFTY’s PE ratio dropping from a high of 24.4x in late September to ~21.5x in mid-November. 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However, we have observed a notable recovery in the markets since mid-November, fuelled by positive developments such as the Central Government’s landslide victory in Maharashtra and Donald Trump’s win in the US. Although these factors have injected a sense of optimism into the markets, we still see valuations being stretched in certain pockets and hence expect the markets to witness volatility and remain sideways over the short term. Over the long term, we strongly believe that the India story is going to play out very well with aggressive reforms expected to be pushed through by the government. This, coupled with India’s strategic positioning in the geo-political landscape are expected to be strong catalysts for growth Market might be down by about 8-10% from the highs in terms of benchmark levels. But are you getting any bargain buys at current levels? In November, the NIFTY dropped sharply to ~23,000 levels but has since shown signs of recovery, finding strong support around 23,200 levels. The index sharply recovered, gaining more than 1,000 points in just 3 trading sessions. The recovery was likely fuelled by the Central Government’s victory in Maharashtra. While most indices have rebounded alongside this recovery, the NIFTY FMCG index remains below its September highs of ~ 66,000. The FMCG pack saw steep declines due to muted Q2FY25 results and worries surrounding declining rural demand. Most of the stocks in this pack are down 20%+ from their 52-week highs. We expect the pent-up demand to rebound in Q3-Q4FY25. Marquee FMCG names are available at attractive levels and present a case for a bargain buy. Trump pledges 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and deeper tariffs on China. Do you see any impact for India Inc.? President Trump’s recent announcement of a 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian imports, along with an additional 10% on Chinese imports, is a significant move under his "America First" policy. Historically, while India has exported ~18% of its merchandise to the US, President Trump has criticized India for its high import tariffs. In the short to medium term, the tariffs imposed will present an opportunity for Indian businesses to plug the gaps left by Mexican, Canadian and Chinese products in the U.S. However, given Trump’s focus on reciprocal trade policies, there is a possibility that India could face similar tariffs in the future. Given India’s strategic positioning in the geo-political landscape, we expect limited tariffs to be imposed and corresponding impact only on limited sectors Is there any beaten-down theme that is now attractive as the risk-to-reward ratio is more comfortable? As discussed in the 2nd question, we believe the FMCG sector stands out as an attractive investment opportunity, offering a favourable risk-to-reward ratio for investors. The NIFTY FMCG index’s PE multiple has corrected more than 20% from its highs in September end. Most of the stocks in this space are down 20%+ from their 52-week highs and are trading at good support zones. We expect pent-up demand to rebound in Q3-Q4FY25. Current levels present investors with a good risk-to-reward ratio and may offer a strategic entry point for those looking towards long term gains. What are the queries that you get from NRI clients? In light of the volatility in the equity markets, our NRI clients have raised some concerns about the near to medium term outlook for Indian assets in their portfolio. Further, their primary focus has been two-fold: Understanding whether and how they should reallocate their portfolios between debt and equity in the Indian markets to align with the changing market dynamics. The impact of rupee depreciation on their investments. With rupee depreciating briskly, import led companies are facing earnings pressure and corresponding impact on stock prices. To tackle this, India has to become more competitive on the current account and more confident on the local economy. Further, this has to be backed with exponential increase in defence spends to become a global power. These factors coupled could enable India to aspire for a reserve currency status for the rupee, the advantages of which the US has been reaping for years There is too much chatter about FIIs taking out money, but they have been consistent buyers in debt. How do you think investors should read this? FIIs have been net sellers in the equity markets since the beginning of October, selling (net) an average of ₹3,800 crore per day, aggregating to net sales of ~1 lakh crore. However, they have been consistent net buyers in the debt markets with average net purchase of ~10k crore over the last 5-6 months. We believe, the factors behind this are instruments are offering good yields and rate cuts just around the corner. This should instil confidence among the investor community to look at portfolio diversification opportunities. In light of a strong dollar and its global repercussions, how do you see currency movements affecting Indian investments? The dollar index has seen significant gains in October and November, climbing to approximately 106 from around 100 in September. This surge is aligned with ongoing FII outflows and the bearish sentiment currently prevailing in Indian markets. A rising dollar index often deters FIIs from viewing emerging markets, including India, as attractive high-return potential candidates. Additionally, as the rupee continues to depreciate against the dollar, India faces higher import costs and mounting inflationary pressures. This impact is evident in the ~20% fall in the BSE Oil and Gas index since September. Elevated inflation is likely to dampen investor sentiment further, potentially leading to reduced inflows into Indian markets. (Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views, and opinions given by experts are their own. These do not represent the views of the Economic Times) (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel )
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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — Jaland Lowe scored 19 of his career-high 22 points in the second half and collected eight rebounds and six assists in leading Pittsburgh to a 74-63 win over LSU at the Greenbrier Tip-Off on Friday. Pitt (6-0) will play the Wisconsin-UCF winner on Sunday for the tournament title. The Tigers (4-1) will take on the loser. This is Pitt's best start since 2018-19. Lowe made four 3-pointers while Ishmael Leggett added 21 points, six rebounds and five steals. Cameron Corhen scored 14 points and Zack Austin 10. The Panthers shot 64% in the second half after a 31% showing in the first. Jalen Reed had 14 points and seven rebounds, Vyctorius Miller came off the bench to score 14 points and Cam Carter added 11 for the Tigers, who shot 37%. LSU, which had trailed by as many as 12 in the second half, got within four on a four-point play by Miller with six minutes left but Lowe scored eight points, found Corhen for a pair of dunks and Leggett added seven points to help the Panthers pull away. Pitt stumbled at the end of the first half in surrendering the lead but came out in the second hot, hitting its first five shots and scoring the first 13 points. The Tigers missed their first 12 shots before finally getting a bucket and their first points from Carter nearly seven minutes into the second half. LSU had its only lead after Lowe was called for a technical foul with 4.9 seconds remaining in the first half and Carter hit a free throw to finish an 8-2 run to send the Tigers into the break ahead 28-27. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball
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It’s not hard to understand the value tight end Josh Oliver brings to the Vikings. ADVERTISEMENT Just listen to the way people talk about him. “He’s an animal,” tight end T.J. Hockenson said. “Once he gets his hands on somebody, it’s kind of like, ‘Good luck.'” It was similar sentiment from offensive coordinator Wes Phillips. “He’s the best blocking tight end in the league, and that’s no disrespect to anybody else,” Phillips said. “We will take Josh over anybody in this league in the role that he’s in. It’s not only that he’s physically imposing as a 270-pound man. It’s the attitude that he plays with out there.” ADVERTISEMENT What are the Vikings losing now that Oliver has been ruled out with an ankle injury? His absence will be felt most when the Vikings try to run the ball against the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field. Though he has proved he can contribute in the passing game, Oliver has been a force in the running game since signing with the Vikings. There have been multiple times this season that Oliver had singlehandedly carved out space for running back Aaron Jones to go to work. That’s partially why Hockenson has played only about 50% of the offensive snaps since returning from a torn anterior cruciate ligament a few weeks ago. Even if the Vikings are often telegraphing a run when Oliver is on the field, they don’t care because they feel that strongly about his ability as a blocker. “You see it every single week,” Phillips said. “He’s moving large men and putting them on the ground.” ADVERTISEMENT It’s safe to assume Oliver would suit up for the Vikings if he were able to do so. He’s been playing through a wrist injury for the past few weeks, for example, and has still been extremely effective at the point of attack. How tough is it to replace Oliver in a vacuum? “It’s a big challenge because of all the things he does on a snap in and snap out basis,” head coach Kevin O’Connell said. “We will see some guys make some impacts on some different downs and distances than we have maybe seen up to this point.” ADVERTISEMENT The only other players on the injury report for the Vikings are tight end Nick Muse (hand) and edge rusher Gabe Murphy (knee). Both players were officially listed as questionable and being full participants in the walkthrough on Friday afternoon at TCO Performance Center. ______________________________________________________ This story was written by one of our partner news agencies. Forum Communications Company uses content from agencies such as Reuters, Kaiser Health News, Tribune News Service and others to provide a wider range of news to our readers. Learn more about the news services FCC uses here .
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NSW Don't miss out on the headlines from NSW. Followed categories will be added to My News. Two of the state’s most senior ministers have vowed to sharpen focus on consequences for bullies in schools in an emotionally charged meeting with parents whose children were bullied to death. The promise was made at a roundtable on bullying, convened by The Sunday Telegraph, where government ministers sat down with grieving families, mental health experts and school principals to explore the problems and begin to chart a way forward. Education Minister and Deputy Premier Prue Car and Minister for Youth and Mental Health Rose Jackson met with the parents of Charlotte O’Brien and the mother of Tilly Rosewarne – two young girls who committed suicide after relentless bullying. Emma Mason (left) and Kelly O’Brien have both lost young daughters to suicide. Pictures: Rohan Kelly The meeting heard how: ● There needs to be tougher consequences for bullies and greater use of suspensions. ● Quicker action must be taken when parents or students report bullying. ● Teachers are not equipped to deal with toxic behaviours. ● Resourcing means teachers do not have support to deal with the problem particularly in regional areas. ● Independent investigations and record keeping must be improved. Charlotte O’Brien with her adored younger brother Will. Picture: Supplied by her family Tilly Rosewarne was 15 when she took her life after years of bullying. Picture: Supplied Parents, experts and policy makers agreed there needed to be an audit across the sector of what works and what doesn’t – similar to the types of record keeping and investigation standards across the health system. The roundtable, held at The Sunday Telegraph offices on Thursday, was the first meeting between Kelly O’Brien and Emma Mason – mums to Charlotte and Tilly. The pair, who had been in constant touch over the phone in the months since Charlotte’s death, embraced for a long time, sharing an understanding few can imagine. “I reach out to lots of mums who lose their children,” Ms Mason said. “So few of us actually know what that’s like and sometimes that text and that phone call in the middle of the night or in the early hours in the morning are things that can just keep them okay. Just able to hold on for another day.” The event came just days ahead of a major meeting this week to begin work on the statewide approach to bullying in NSW schools, to be convened by Ms Car. It was the suicide note of 12-year-old Charlotte, who asked her parents to raise awareness about bullying, which has sparked the drive for change. Youth and Mental Health Minister Rose Jackson became emotional during the meeting. Picture: Rohan Kelly Both ministers became emotional when talking about their own children and their concerns, not just as policy makers but as parents of kids in the vulnerable age bracket. “I myself have three little people at home ranging from nearly 14 to 10, so they’re right in that age of concern,” Ms Car said. “I do think there is not a single issue that concerns parents in Australia more than this right now.” She said it took “some really special people to be able to use your voice for a period of pain to be able to make a change”. WATCH CHARLOTTE’S WISH DOCUMENTARY HERE “Things will come from this, and that’s evidenced by the fact that it’s pretty rare to get a group of people like this around a table: leading media voices, actual decision makers,” she said. “A lot of schools are doing amazing things, some aren’t. So we have to make sure that there is a framework that everyone is working under because children being safe has got to be the No. 1 priority.” The minister said the standard should include empowering leaders in schools to be able to use suspensions and expulsions as a tool “because actions have consequences”. “I think that needs to be part of the standard that we use because we need to support kids with their mental health, but we also need to set an example to other children that there are consequences,” she said. Minister Jackson revealed she had a little girl the same age with the same name as Charlotte. “So there’s nothing that is more important to me than her safety,” an emotional Ms Jackson said. Education Minister Prue Car said the roundtable would lead to change. Picture: Rohan Kelly She said mental health support was vital for parents and for young people, “but it’s not intended as an effort to excuse perpetrator behaviour and holding people to account”. She said the person causing another child to have “a tough time” must have the behaviour addressed and “there must be consequences for actions”. “They need to learn at that adolescent age that actions have consequences,” she said. Ian Hickie, co-director of health and policy at the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre, said frameworks needed to be put in place, procedures implemented and their success and failure monitored. “When things go wrong in the health system, we don’t just leave it up to any hospital or any group to say, ‘Did you do enough?’ We have an investigative process, we have transparency about what happens. We have standards,” he said. Prof Hickie warned the time for talking was over. “The legislative framework is important, but it needs to get specific, not just guidelines ... specific on what schools need to be doing in the 21st century since we’ve got a 21st century set of issues,” he said. “And on the investigative side, we need to have standards about how that is done and then how it’s reported and then how the data is collated. “Without those things in place, the danger is we get a repetition of things and after a certain period of time, we’re back where we were.” More Coverage Caring mental mechanic swears by results Josh Hanrahan Australia praised for world-leading social media ban Julie Cross and Angira Bharadwaj Originally published as Charlotte’s Wish: Grieving parents meet with authorities at bullying roundtable Join the conversation Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? Register Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout More related stories NSW Cyclist in critical condition after being hit by car A man is fighting for life after he was hit by a car in Sydney’s inner west on Sunday morning. Read more NSW Meet the swearing, caring ‘mental mechanic’ saving lives Tommy Herschell spends his days saving kids’ lives — going back into schools across the country to help put a stop to bullying. Read moreBy Evolve Editors Netizens are eager to find out who David Bakhtiari’s wife is and the history of their relationship. The NFL star is a renowned offensive tackle who has played for the Green Bay Packers for 11 seasons. He is currently a free agent. Here’s everything we know about David Bakhtiari’s wife, how they met, and more. David Bakhtiari is married to Frankie Shebby. According to her Colorado Buffaloes profile , Shebby was born in Bellevue, Washington on February 8th, 1996. A psychology major, she was a star volleyball player and had an impeccable college career. David Bakhtiari’s wife’s foray into the sport began in high school, where she played in several tournaments. However, Shebby suffered from a serious injury which unfortunately put a stop to her rising career, leading to her retirement in her fifth year. She is now dedicated to growing her social media presence and focuses on digital content. She is currently an avid food vlogger and has produced several culinary content online. Additionally, Frankie Shebby has launched her very own interior designing brand called FB Interiors . Her Instagram features an array of posts dedicated to her loved ones, including her spouse. David Bakhtiari first met his wife Frankie Shebby when they were both attending the University of Colorado together. According to the Green Bay Press Gazette , the two began dating in October 2017. After three years of dating, Bakhtiari finally proposed to Shebby on July 2, 2020. The Packers offensive tackle also shared a heartfelt Instagram video of him popping the big question to her while they were on a boat trip. Two years later, Bakhtiari and Shebby tied the knot on March 5, 2022, in an outdoor ceremony surrounded by friends and family. The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Felix Ann Bakhtiari, that same year on December 7. Both David Bakhtiari and Frankie Shebby’s social media pages have since featured frequent posts of their moments as a loving family. In July 2024, the couple announced that they would welcome their second child in January 2025. Originally reported by Namrata Ghosh on ComingSoon.net . Evolve Media is a publisher of leading enthusiast destinations. Share articleWilks Development acquires west Fort Worth office building, plans $9M in improvements