Walmart’s DEI rollback signals a profound shift in the wake of Trump’s election victoryJimmy Carter , the 39th President of the United States, and the longest-lived Commander-in-Chief in American history, has died. Defying the odds until the very end , he celebrated his 100th birthday on October 1st. His son James E. CARTER III announced on Sunday, December 29 that the former president had passed away, almost two years after announcing he had entered hospice care at his home in Plains, Georgia, his hometown. It's the only home the President ever owned, and he built it himself in 1961. His son confirmed his death but did provide further details. The former President's wife Rosalynn Carter , who he married in 1946 and is considered the most politically active first lady since Eleanor Roosevelt, died November 19 , months after the Carter Center revealed her dementia diagnosis . During their 77-year marriage, the couple had four children together, Jack , 75, James , 72, Donnel , 70, and Amy , 55, as well as 22 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. While Carter himself famously claimed to not be a politician at heart, his wife was, and together they became a package deal for the White House; Carter described his late wife as "an almost equal extension of myself." After his term ended in 1981, they took on the longest and most active post-White House roles through their humanitarian work. Born on October 1, 1924 in Plains Georgia, James Earl Carter Jr. was the first US President to have been born in a hospital. He was both a peanut farmer and a US Navy Lieutenant before going into politics. Former US President Jimmy Carter, 98, enters hospice care after 'series of hospital stays' A longtime advocate for world peace and human rights, he was first a Georgia state senator from 1963 to 1967. He later became the governor of Georgia in 1971, serving in that post until 1975. Two years after the end of his gubernatorial term, on January 20, 1977, he was inaugurated President of the United States, after defeating the incumbent Republican President Gerald Ford , who had stepped in for former President Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal. After his inauguration, he became the first President to get out of the presidential limousine and walk among the crowd. His presidency, which only lasted one term, was marred by economic struggles for the nation, due to a continuing recession and inflation, as well as the 1979 energy crisis. During the energy crisis, he stressed the urgency for energy conservation, wearing sweaters after he opted to turn off the heat in the White House. He submitted a plan to ration gasoline, plus, as an early advocate for climate change prevention, he installed the first solar water heating panels on the White House, though they were later taken down by his successor, President Ronald Reagan. MORE: Jimmy Carter pays emotional tribute to his wife of 77-years Rosalynn after her death at 96 MORE: Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter diagnosed with dementia Another challenge of his presidency was the Iran hostage crisis, which many consider to have cost him a second term. On November 4, 1977, a group of Iranian students took over the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, after which 52 American diplomats and citizens were held hostage for the following 444 days. They were only released after Reagan was inaugurated as Carter's successor in 1981. The New York Times recently uncovered a plan on behalf of Reagan's campaign team to convince Iranian leaders to not release the hostages before the election, reasoning that the late Republican President would give them a better deal. Before, during, and after his presidency, Carter was an advocate for civil rights, and during his tenure as Governor of Georgia, he angered the Ku Klux Klan when he hired Black employees and added the portraits of three prominent Black Georgians to the capitol building. As President, he appointed more women and minorities to federal judgeships than all 38 Presidents before him, combined. Additionally, citing cost concerns for taxpayers, he sold the presidential yacht, the USS Sequoia. Still, he is most lauded for his work after he left office – particularly his humanitarian efforts – and he became arguably far more liked as a former President than he was during his administration. He leaves behind a legacy of unwavering public service, which he upheld for long after the end of his presidency, and right until his passing. Shortly after his 95th birthday in 2019, he suffered a fall that left him with a black eye, several bruises, and requiring 14 stitches. Nonetheless, the next day, he honored his commitment to build homes for Habitat for Humanity. He had worked alongside and volunteered for the organization since 1984.The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s real estate developer ROSHN Group recently held the groundbreaking ceremony for ALMANAR, its inaugural fully integrated residential community in Makkah. The event was held under the patronage of advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah Region Prince Khalid Al-Faisal. During the event, attendees had the opportunity to explore the show villas and discover the diverse residential typologies available within the community, highlighting the Group’s mission to transform urban development and improve quality of life in the Kingdom. ALMANAR, a 21 million square meter community by ROSHN, features 33,000 residential units, a sustainable living environment, and green spaces, focusing on human needs. برعاية كريمة من صاحب السمو الملكي الأمير خالد الفيصل بن عبدالعزيز آل سعود، أمير منطقة #مكة_المكرمة ، وبحضور معالي أمين العاصمة المقدسة، أ. مساعد الداود، وسعادة الرئيس التنفيذي للهيئة الملكية لمدينة مكة المكرمة والمشاعر المقدسة، م. صالح الرشيد، وسعادة الرئيس التنفيذي للهيئة العامة... pic.twitter.com/lGWmwourJD It ensures effortless access to a wide array of community facilities and services, including schools, mosques, shopping centers, and healthcare facilities. With vibrant streets, open spaces, and recreational areas, ALMANAR fosters social connections, strengthens community bonds, and cultivates a deep sense of belonging. The community is strategically situated within the Al-Haram Boundaries, just 20 minutes from the Grand Mosque, less than an hour from King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah, and two minutes from Makkah Gate. It is distinctive in its location and design, blending traditional architecture with modern materials, resulting in a distinctive destination. “Spanning over 21 million square meters, ALMANAR will offer over 33,000 homes and provide over 150 amenities to cater to residents’ needs.” “ALMANAR Community represent a pivotal step creating an integrated living environment within Makkah Al-Mukarramah, which will be only 20 minutes away from Al-Masjid Al-Haram. As ROSHN Group, we are committed to both raising the quality of life and contribute to reshaping the urban landscape in Makkah Al-Mukarramah.” ROSHN Group’s Acting Group CEO Dr Khalid Johar said.
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Some things that crushed the New York Jets in their 40-14 Week 17 loss to the Buffalo Bills were out of their control. The offensive line New York had put together to protect its quarterback, for example, was crumbled into dust by injuries. New York's best laid plans to keep its 41-year-old quarterback upright were torched by bad luck, taking players like Tyron Smith, Morgan Moses and Olu Fashanu all out of the lineup Sunday afternoon. That's how you end up giving up two points via matador cosplay. There is, of course, much more that has gone wrong with the Jets' season. Ownership allegedly makes decisions based on Madden ratings and the . That included firing head coach Robert Saleh, whose absence has taken a definite toll on the defense he once crafted into an elite unit. New York's defense ranked sixth in expected points added (EPA) allowed with Saleh on the sideline (five games). It ranks 31st in the 12 weeks since, including Sunday's stomping in New York. No one reflects the sorry condition of the 2024 Jets than its headlining attraction. The bad vibes are emanating from within. No one is happy with a 4-12 team, obviously, but Aaron Rodgers's visible frustration combined with his status as a veteran leader only exacerbates that. Aaron Rodgers is so funny as long as you aren't rooting for his team or playing alongside him — Christian D'Andrea (@TrainIsland) Rodgers can fault whomever he likes for New York's struggles, but no one shoulders more blame than the four-time MVP who was supposed to provide deliverance from the Christian Hackenbergs and Zach Wilsons of the football world. Instead, a 39-year-old player coming off his worst season as a starter has aged even worse than expected thanks to the torn Achilles that ended his 2023 after four snaps. The mobility he used to extend plays has taken a definite hit. His pocket awareness has crumbled alongside his blocking. The situations from which he used to weave magic from thin air have instead been gentle gusts pushing this offense backward. All the while, Rodgers's outward demeanor has phased from smiling disbelief to passive aggressive hostility. Sometimes its directed at players (see above). Sometimes it's reflected back at his own sideline. That tone has bled through the roster. New York has devolved into a poorly coached mess because the Jets were put in a position where they couldn't fire the quarterback so Saleh got tossed instead. That's led to a total defensive collapse, certainly, but this team is an undisciplined jumble of talented players who add up to significantly less than the sum of its parts. New York was flagged 16 times for 120 yards in a blowout where the refs effectively swallowed their whistles in the fourth quarter in hopes of getting home before dark. Five of those flags were unnecessary roughness calls, including one on Rodgers himself. The players and coaches brought in to sate Rodgers haven't helped. In 2023, guys like Randall Cobb, Adrian Amos and Billy Turner were unable to replicate their Green Bay success without the veteran quarterback in the lineup. Offensive assistant Nathaniel Hackett was demoted from playcalling duties when Saleh was booted. Davante Adams has shaken that curse in 2024, but fellow wideout Allan Lazard's three targets Sunday resulted in as many catches for himself as Bills defensive backs. CB INT!!️ 📺: & — Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) This isn't a case where a full rebuild is necessary. Talent remains on the roster. The defense that regressed mightily after Saleh's firing has a combination of trusted veterans and rising stars. Will McDonald IV, a bit of a luxury first round pick in 2023, continued to shine by harassing Josh Allen all afternoon in Orchard Park. D.J. Reed remains a viable cover corner. Sauce Gardner and Quincy Williams can return to All-Pro status by putting this putrid season behind them. Indeed, whomever is playing quarterback next season will have a handful of nice parts with which to work as well. Garrett Wilson has star potential at wideout. The Breece Hall-Braelon Allen-Isaiah Davis tailback platoon has something for everyone. Fashanu could be a franchise tackle. But Rodgers can't be trusted to be the guy to get those playmakers the ball. He's not the quarterback he once was. He's not even an average starter. His body language suggests his quest to find out why is leading him everywhere but back to his own football mortality. There's little accountability or self awareness in his game -- a trait that wasn't an issue when he was great but now is a glowing sigil of dysfunction when he can no longer change the fortunes of a game with a flick of his wrist. New York needs a new head coach. In order to give him the best chance to win, they also need a new quarterback. There's no surefire upgrade over even a diminished Aaron Rodgers, especially when you're the Jets. But failing to swap out the sparking, smoldering bulb in a string of broken lights would be equivalent to arson for a franchise that's a pile of debris to begin with.
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