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A female grizzly has explored a vast swath of Yellowstone National Park since being translocated to the region in July while her male counterpart has been more of a homebody. The two bears were trapped by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff in a remote area near the Middle Fork of the Flathead River, just south of Glacier National Park in northwestern Montana. Where the bears roamed was captured by GPS collars the bears are wearing, a map of which was released by FWP on Friday. This graphic shows where two bears moved from near Glacier National Park to Yellowstone this summer have explored their new home. “We are very pleased to see that both bears have remained in the (Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem), even staying mostly within remote areas of the Recovery Zone,” said Cecily Costello, FWP grizzly bear researcher. “It’s not always easy for a bear to adjust after being moved like this, but they seem to be settling in. We believe both have recently found a den site for the winter.” The grizzlies, both subadults, were moved as a way to genetically connect bear populations in two of the animals' strongholds. The hope is the bears will breed with locals, since the GYE population has been genetically isolated for decades. Grizzly bears in the Lower 48 are currently protected under the Endangered Species Act, although that could change in 2025 as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is expected to rule on petitions to delist the animals in the GYE and the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem, which includes Glacier National Park. Chris Servheen, who who for 35 years worked as grizzly bear recovery coordinator for the USFWS, released a report this week urging his old employer to manage the two populations, as well as those in the Cabinet, Selkirk and Bitterroot mountains, as one metapopulation to promote genetic connectivity. A female subadult grizzly bear is released in the Blackrock drainage 35 miles northwest of Dubois, Wyoming, in July 2024 as a part of a translocation project between Montana and Wyoming. Although Servheen said he was pleased to hear the two relocated bears are doing well so far, he said the state of Montana does not "have adequate regulatory mechanisms in place anywhere outside the areas covered by the NCDE and GYE conservation strategies. "A mandatory requirement of the Endangered Species Act for a species to be recovered and delisted is that adequate mortality management mechanisms and habitat management mechanisms be in place to assure that grizzlies remain healthy and recovered after they are removed from ESA protections," Servheen wrote in an email. "There are no habitat regulatory mechanisms on public lands or mortality regulatory mechanisms of any kind in the areas between the ecosystems where grizzlies need to be to connect ecosystems." FWP said, "Both ecosystems have populations of grizzly bears that have surpassed recovery goals." The agency also said translocation could occur again, "depending on how close the two populations eventually grow." “This just jump starts what very likely will also happen naturally,” said Ken McDonald, head of FWP's Wildlife Division. Servheen said natural connectivity between the separate bear populations is unlikely given current FWP management. "FWP currently allows black bear hound hunting in connectivity areas thus risking grizzly mortalities that will rarely be reported," he said. He also noted the agency recently lost a court case that limits trapping to between Jan. 1 and Feb. 15 can occur in grizzly bear core habitat to avoid trapping bears outside their hibernation period. "However, that ruling is based on listed status for grizzlies," Servheen said. "If grizzlies were delisted, that federal court ruling would be moot anywhere grizzlies were delisted." The two translocated bears were captured and collared within a day of each other southwest of east Glacier in a remote area and driven overnight to the GYE. One was a 3- to 4-year-old female; the other was a 4- to 5-year-old male. “We were looking for the ideal bears,” McDonald said. “It’s actually not that easy to capture two bears that are prime candidates for translocation.” In this case, the ideal bears were subadult, meaning they were older than cubs but not at sexual maturity yet, had no history of conflict and weighed enough to prepare for hibernation, McDonald said. Bears of this age are often in search of their permanent home range, therefore they are more likely to stay in the relocation than more mature individuals, the agency said. FWP worked with partners from the National Park Service and the Wyoming Game & Fish Department on the translocation destinations. The male bear was hauled by boat to the southern end of Yellowstone Lake. The female was taken to a remote location in the Blackrock Creek drainage west of Dubois, Wyoming. Montana has petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to delist bears in the NCDE, and Wyoming, with support from Montana and Idaho, has petitioned to delist grizzly bears in the GYE. In both ecosystems, FWP said states have met the delisting requirements and addressed concerns identified by the public or lined out by federal courts that have overturned previous delisting efforts. These elements include: Reaching population recovery; having conflict prevention and response programs in place ; continuing with research and monitoring ; establishing a regulatory framework for managing grizzly bears once delisted; continuing with education and outreach about grizzly bears; and safeguarding genetic health. In his report, Servheen cited concerns about Montana, Wyoming and Idaho's "regressive state anti-carnivore policies," such as reducing wolf populations, as evidence they cannot be trusted to preserve grizzly bears. His report was supported by several other grizzly bear biologists. According to McDonald, Montana and Wyoming have and will continue to act on their commitment to connectivity, and the agencies will continue to monitor the bears and their genetics to check for population diversity. “That these bears are exploring their new ecosystem and seem to be doing well is an indication that they’ll thrive in their new environment,” McDonald said. “It also reflects the commitment Montana has to grizzly bear conservation.” In a talk this summer, Frank van Manen , a U.S. Geological Survey research biologist and leader of the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, called connectivity a "non-issue." He said the greater concern should be about protecting landscapes within both ecosystems from greater development and more recreation. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!
NoneAs he delivered his postgame speech after the Vikings escaped with a 23-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday, head coach Kevin O’Connell locked eyes with undrafted defensive tackle Jalen Redmond. ADVERTISEMENT After watching Redmond explode into the backfield on multiple occasions, making a couple of tackles for a loss in the process, O’Connell wanted to make it known how much he appreciated his impact on the game. So, as he handed out game balls like he typically does after each win, O’Connell made sure Redmond got the recognition he deserved. “Sometimes we start feeling a guy’s energy,” O’Connell said. “Just highlighting that.” Redmond was caught off guard in the locker room at U.S. Bank Stadium, joking that he almost started to get emotional when he heard O’Connell say his name aloud. ADVERTISEMENT “It meant a lot,” Redmond said. “It was a special moment.” It was a stark contrast to back in training camp at TCO Performance Center when Redmond got kicked out of practice by O’Connell in response to a scuffle after the whistle. He remembers leaving that particular summer practice a little bit unsure about his future with the Vikings. “When I was walking off I was like, ‘Oh man. What did I do? I messed up,’ ” Redmond said. “The rule was not to fight, and I know that, so I was, like, ‘Man. I can’t be doing this stuff. I’m barely here.’ ” Fortunately for Redmond, O’Connell was forgiving in the immediate aftermath, and he got to keep his spot on the roster. Fortunately for the Vikings, Redmond has made the most of his opportunity, and he has slowly started carving out a niche for himself this season. ADVERTISEMENT “There’s a reason why he made our team,” O’Connell said. “He’s a perfect fit for our scheme with the way we move those guys up front.” The fact that Redmond has proven skills as interior pass rusher is something defensive coordinator Brian Flores has tapped into even more he’s found places to insert him into the game on a weekly basis. “The athleticism jumped out immediately,” Flores said. “This guy can run.” ADVERTISEMENT That has long been a calling card for Redmond. He was an explosive athlete in college at Oklahoma, and ran the 40-yard dash in 4.81 seconds, proving he had the twitchiness to play at the next level. After signing with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent, Redmond arrived at rookie minicamp hellbent on proving everybody wrong. He got cut after training camp despite showing flashes of his potential. “It crushed me,” Redmond said. “I didn’t know if I was ever going to get another shot.” As he sat at home wondering what was next for him, Redmond randomly got a call from the legendary Bob Stoops, the former head coach of Oklahoma, who is now the head coach of the Arlington Renegades of the UFL. ADVERTISEMENT “It was wild,” Redmond said. “I look at my phone and see the name. I was like, “Why is Bob Stoops calling me?’ I answered it and he asked if I wanted to play on his team.” After growing up in in Oklahoma, Redmond was not about to say no to a legend. He joined the Arlington Renegades and eventually parlayed that into a cup of coffee with the Vikings ahead of training camp “I went there with the mindset that I was going to make the best of it and try to get back to where I wanted to be,” Redmond said. “I had a lot of fun there, and it helped get me to where I am now.” ADVERTISEMENT Though he wasn’t exactly a household name, Redmond did enough to make the team out of training camp. “Whenever I walk through those doors and my code still works, I don’t take it for granted,” Redmond said. “I put in everything I can to everything I do here because I’ve been on the other side of it.” Now he’s starting to look more and more like somebody who could emerge as a key contributor for the Vikings down the road. “That’s all I wanted to do when I got here,” Redmond said. “Just prove that I can play at this level.” He can. He has a game ball as proof. “I was so happy for him,” Flores said. “I think he’s got a long career in front of him.” ______________________________________________________ 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 .Daniel Penny Accepts Invitation from JD Vance
MUNICH (AP) — Harry Kane is the quickest player to score 50 goals in the Bundesliga after scoring a hat trick on his 43rd appearance on Friday. Kane’s three goals – including two penalties – gave Bayern a , stretching the Bavarian powerhouse’s lead to eight points ahead of the rest of the 11th round. Kane scored 36 goals in 32 league appearances last season, his first for Bayern after joining from Tottenham. It was also the first season since 2012 that Bayern failed to win the title, as Bayer Leverkusen went undefeated to snap Bayern’s winning run. As well as 14 league goals this season, Kane has scored five in the Champions League and one in the German Cup. Against Augsburg, he had to be patient as Augsburg goalkeeper Nediljko Labrović and his defenders stood firm. “It was somehow typical Harry Kane,” Bayern coach Vincent Kompany said. “It was close in the first half, close, close, close, and then it happens, I think three goals in 15 minutes. Of course, he can do that. But for such a player, I have to say, he had a lot of chances that he could maybe make more of. Then, in an instant, everything is perfect and he can score many goals.” ___ AP soccer:
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim being handed over the gavel of Asean Chairmanship by Laos Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone in Vientiane, Laos, in October. — Bernama photo THE Year 2025 is fast approaching. For Malaysia, 2025 will be the year we take over the Chairmanship of the world’s fifth largest economic bloc, with its 680-million strong population. As one of this regional grouping’s founding fathers in1967 – together with Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand – Asean has been such an integral part of Malaysia’s past, present and future that our chairmanship in 2025 is nothing less than a defining moment on how we could lead the region towards realising its current potential fully. Year 2025 is equally significant for Asean because it also marks the 10th anniversary of the Asean Economic Community (AEC). The theme for Malaysia’s Chairmanship is ‘Inclusivity and Sustainability’ – two key values which have drawn upon Malaysia’s Madani values of ‘Sustainability’, ‘Compassion’, ‘Respect’, ‘Innovation’, ‘Prosperity’ and ‘Trust’. Tackling key regional challenges For the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), it is exactly those values that will underscore the outcome-driven economic agenda we will be promoting through Asean’s Economic Pillar. ‘Inclusivity and Sustainability’ as Malaysia’s Asean 2025 value proposition is admittedly very simple, even prosaic. But it truly encapsulates the brutal simplicity of what is facing our region: if Southeast Asia cannot become more inclusive and sustainable, other propositions such as economic prosperity and tech innovation may prove to be empty wins. Indeed, decades have been spent talking about the need for a ‘people-centric Asean’, of ensuring the economic wins of regional integration benefit all, including women, youth and micro-medium and small enterprises (MSMEs). Additionally, our economies and people will also be left behind if we cannot create a regional ecosystem that maximises the benefits of e-commerce and digitalisation. Furthermore, our lands and economic ecosystems will also be devastated if we fail to embrace sustainability and transition towards greener energy and carbon neutrality. The Madani Government, too, espouses prosperity that must not only benefit the rich and elites, and must not be at the expense of our environment, which is already fragile from the impact of centuries of carbonised economies and industries. So, in effect ‘Inclusivity and Sustainability’ is the perfect theme for Asean 2025 because it is what the region, and I dare say even Malaysia, need to succeed in the future. ‘A packed, outcome-driven 2025’ The ‘main events’ will of course be the two Asean Summits in Kuala Lumpur, along with Related Summits like the Asean+3 or East Asia Summits. It will be very exciting to see the leaders of our region and the wider world all descend upon our soil. But in fact, our year-long commitment involves different levels of meetings across different ministries to progress Asean’s political-security, economic and social-cultural integration agendas. For Asean’s Economic Pillar, which the MITI and several other ministries are responsible for, we will classify our Priority Economic Deliverables (PEDs) into four key thrusts: enhancing trade and investment; creating an inclusive and sustainable pathway; promoting integration and connectivity of economies; and building a digitally resilient Asean. More details about what we hope to achieve will be provided as time goes on. My colleagues in the Cabinet will, of course, have their own initiatives on their own and in collaboration with each other. At the working level, the Senior Economic Officials Meeting just concluded in Kota Kinabalu (Dec 4-5, 2024). Moving forward, on the Economic Pillar’s ‘plate’, we also have, among others, the 31st Asean Economic Ministers (AEM) Retreat in Johor (February 2025), the Asean Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur (April 2025), and the 57th AEM and AEM Dialogue Partners Consultations, together with the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Ministerial Meeting in Kuala Lumpur (September 2025). Many will wonder what the impact of all these Meetings will really have. Allow me to briefly explain. Bear in mind that Asean will become the fourth largest economy in the world by 2050. Its GDP last year stood at US$3.8 trillion compared to US$2.5 trillion in 2015. Regional trade in 2023 was US$3.5 trillion compared to US$2.3 trillion in 2015. Asean: What’s In It for Malaysia? As I have repeatedly mentioned, there is so much room for growth, particularly with current intra-Asean trade at just 23 to 25 per cent. Increasing trade is one of the matters high on MITI’s agenda next year, including by ensuring we can either conclude or upgrade the various free trade agreements (FTAs) that Asean has ratified with key trading partners. Increased trade within Asean also means increased trade for Malaysia. In fact, the best way to appreciate the value of Asean is to imagine a Southeast Asia without it: no visa-free access for business and travel to other countries in the region; no Asean lanes at immigration in various airports; tariffed Malaysian goods exported to Southeast Asia and vice-versa; no FTAs with crucial trading partners like China, India and Japan, which could mean laboriously negotiating individual bilateral trade deals, one by one. Imagine, too, if each Asean member state had to individually negotiate cross-border issues like the digital economy, artificial intelligence (AI) and climate change – surely these issues could be better negotiated as a grouping with more clout and bargaining power. All these may be too conceptual for the masses to appreciate, because most of us have, for example, taken for granted the relatively free movement of goods, services and people among Asean countries, facilitated by plenty of government-to-government (G2G) negotiations over the decades. Granted, Asean still has a lot of work to do to become a more integrated economic community – which is why MITI is determined to achieve as much as possible on the economic front, to ensure that the benefits of a more integrated Asean economy will be felt long after Malaysia’s 2025 chairmanship ends. MITI is equally determined to help Malaysia shape the future of our region. So, we will be both proactive and passionate about Asean. We may not see results immediately, but how Malaysia drives Asean’s agenda and manages difficult regional issues vis-à-vis the grouping will have an impact on Malaysians and our businesses in the long run. So, the short answer on whether all these meetings will really have an impact on Malaysia is this – yes, we stand to gain a lot from it, which is why it must matter a great deal to Malaysia. This is also why I am excited about Asean’s economic agenda – it will be a lot of hard work for MITI and the various ministries involved, but we are determined to deliver on our Economic Pillar Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), because I am confident their positive impact on our region will transcend long after Malaysia’s chairmanship ends, and even beyond our lifetimes. * Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz is Malaysia’s Investment, Trade and Industry Minister.President-elect Donald Trump 's lawyers slammed Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg 's recent hush money case proposal as "absurd" in a new legal filing. What to Know About Trump's Hush Money Case Trump's election win has complicated Bragg's case in which a New York jury in late May found Trump, who was a former president at the time, guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to hush money paid to adult film actress Stormy Daniels shortly before his first presidential election in 2016. Daniels alleges she had a sexual encounter with Trump in 2006, which he denies. The former president has maintained his innocence, claiming the case is politically motivated. The judge overseeing the case, Juan Merchan , has to make the difficult decision of how to move forward with the case as Trump heads to the White House in a few weeks. In the meantime, Merchan postponed Trump's sentencing , originally scheduled to take place in July, indefinitely. Trump's lawyers, Todd Blanche and Emil Bove, have pushed to dismiss the case, first on the grounds of presidential immunity and then in light of Trump's election victory. Merchan has yet to make a decision on either argument. Alvin Bragg's Unusual Suggestion Bragg's office recently suggested a few options to keep the case going without interfering with Trump's upcoming presidential duties. One of these suggestions is for Merchan to use a mechanism known as abatement. Abatement is when a legal proceeding is suspended and is used in some states, including Alabama, when convicted defendants die before appeals are exhausted. "This remedy would prevent defendant from being burdened during his presidency by an ongoing criminal proceeding" but also wouldn't "precipitously discard" the "meaningful fact that defendant was indicted and found guilty by a jury of his peers," Bragg's office wrote in a filing this week. Donald Trump's Lawyers Respond Blanche and Bove wrote in a 23-page filing Friday that Bragg's office is asking Merchan to "pretend as if one of the assassination attempts against President Trump had been successful." Trump was victim to two assassination attempts this year, one during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 13 when a bullet pierced his right ear, and one while Trump was out golfing on his course in Florida on September 15. Trump was not injured in the second assassination attempt. Trump's lawyers accused Bragg's office of ignoring New York precedent and attempting to "fabricate" a solution "based on an extremely troubling and irresponsible analogy between President Trump and a hypothetical dead defendant." It's unclear if the suggestion of abatement is available under New York law. This article includes reporting from The Associated Press.