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The transfer portal officially opens in a week on Dec. 9. However, that didn’t stop players from announcing their decision to enter their names in the portal as soon as the regular season ended on Saturday. Washington suffered its first portal defection on Monday, when junior Jack McCallister, the team’s starting punter, announced his intention to enter the transfer portal in a post on his social media accounts. McCallister was not a scholarship player at Washington. He still has one year of eligibility remaining. McCallister, a 6-foot, 205-pound punter from King’s High School in Shoreline, handled every UW punt except one since the 2022 season. He had 1,585 yards on 36 punts this season, averaging a career-best 44 yards per punt in 2024. "It has been a dream come true to wear purple and gold these past four years," McCallister wrote in a post on his social media accounts. " The Edmonds native arrived at Washington in 2021 as a walk-on. He redshirted his first season on Montlake behind Race Porter, before taking over as the team’s starting punter under coach Kalen DeBoer in 2022. McCallister averaged 40.8 yards on 23 punts as a redshirt freshman in 2022. He handled every single punt during the 2023 campaign, averaging 41.7 yards on a career high 45 punts. He allowed just eight punt returns for 24 yards during the entire season with 21 of his punts resulting in fair catches. Thirteen of his punts were inside an opposing team’s 20-yard line. He continued as the team’s starting punter in 2023 after DeBoer’s departure. McCallister had a career-high eight punts go more than 50 yards in 2024, and kicked a career-long 62-yard punt on Oct. 26 during Washington’s 31-17 loss to No. 10 Indiana However, Washington’s punt coverage — like its kickoff coverage — has struggled. McCallister and the Huskies have allowed 18 punt returns this season for 269 yards, meaning opponents are averaging 14.94 yards per return. UW ranks No. 124 in punt-return defense this season, comparable with Rutgers (No. 125), Marshall (No. 126) and Kent State (No. 127). Washington gave up a 65-yard return against Indiana, a 37-yard return during its 40-16 loss to Iowa on Oct. 12 and a 33-yard return versus Washington State in the 24-19 Apple Cup defeat on Sept. 14. Washington has two other punters on its roster for a potential bowl game: junior Adam Saul and sophomore Troy Petz. Both are also walk-ons and have never seen playing time with the Huskies. However, Saul spent two seasons at Illinois State then was a second-team All-league selection at El Camino College in 2022 before joining UW in 2023. Saul had 55 punts and averaged 42.5 yards per punt in his only season of junior college football. Saul still has one season of eligibility remaining.
A US judge has dismissed the federal criminal case accusing Donald Trump of attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat after prosecutors moved to drop that prosecution and a second case against the president-elect, citing Justice Department policy against prosecuting a sitting president. or signup to continue reading The order on Monda from US District Judge Tanya Chutkan puts an end to the federal effort to hold Trump criminally responsible for his attempts to hold onto power after losing the 2020 election, culminating in the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol by a mob of his supporters. The move came after Special Counsel Jack Smith, the lead prosecutor overseeing both cases, moved to dismiss the election case and end his attempt to revive a separate case accusing Trump of illegally retaining classified documents when he left office in 2021 after his first term as president. It represents a big legal victory for the Republican president-elect, who won the November 5 US election and is set to return to office on January 20. The Justice Department policy that the prosecutors cited dates back to the 1970s. It holds that a criminal prosecution of a sitting president would violate the US Constitution by undermining the ability of the country's chief executive to function. Courts will still have to approve both requests from prosecutors. The prosecutors in a filing in the election subversion case said the department's policy requires the case to be dismissed before Trump returns to the White House. "This outcome is not based on the merits or strength of the case against the defendant," prosecutors wrote in the filing. Prosecutors in the documents case signalled they will still ask a federal appeals court to bring back the case against two Trump associates who had been accused of obstructing that investigation. Trump spokesman Steven Cheung hailed what he called "a major victory for the rule of law." Trump had faced criminal charges in four cases - the two brought by Smith and two in state courts in New York and Georgia. He was convicted in the New York case while the Georgia case, which also relates to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, is in limbo. In a post on social media, Trump railed on Monday against the legal cases as a "low point in the History of our Country." The moves by Smith, who was appointed in 2022 by US Attorney-General Merrick Garland, represents a remarkable shift from the special prosecutor who obtained indictments against Trump in two separate cases accusing him of crimes that threatened US election integrity and national security. Prosecutors acknowledged that the election of a president who faced ongoing criminal cases created an unprecedented predicament for the Justice Department. Chutkan left open the possibility that prosecutors could seek to charge Trump again after he leaves office, but prosecutors would likely face challenges bringing a case so long after conduct involved in the case happened. Trump pleaded not guilty in August 2023 to four federal charges accusing him of conspiring to obstruct the collection and certification of votes following his 2020 loss to Democrat Joe Biden. Trump, who as president will again oversee the Justice Department, was expected to order an end to the federal 2020 election case and to Smith's appeal in the documents case. Florida-based Judge Aileen Cannon, who Trump appointed to the federal bench, had dismissed the classified documents case in July, ruling that Smith was improperly appointed to his role as special counsel. Smith's office had been appealing that ruling and indicated on Monday that the appeal would continue as it relates to Trump personal aide Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, a manager at his Mar-a-Lago resort, who had been previously charged alongside Trump in the case. Both Nauta and De Oliveria have pleaded not guilty, as did Trump. In the 2020 election case, Trump's lawyers had previously said they would seek to dismiss the charges based on a US Supreme Court ruling in July that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution over official actions taken while in the White House. Trump denied wrongdoing in all cases and argued that the US legal system had been turned against him to damage his presidential campaign. He vowed during the campaign that he would fire Smith if he returned to the presidency. DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. 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MEOVV ‘s Gawon is a true visual: From her model-like physique to her charismatic aura, there’s no denying her beauty! However, her visuals have sparked a discussion among netizens about the type of beauty that is in demand for K-Pop idols. [Video could not be displayed] Netizens agree that her cool personality and “alpha girl” vibes would make her a great model, but may not fit many peoples’ ideas about K-Pop idol visuals. [Video could not be displayed] GAWON TIKTOK UPDATE ❤️🔥 #GAWON #가원 #MEOVV #미야오 pic.twitter.com/EPQo6GjFUW — gawon (@dailygawon) December 1, 2024 Netizens argue that idols typically have a “cute” appeal rather than a strong aura. “Idols definitely need to have a ‘cute’ look to be in demand.” “Even for someone who doesn’t know much about idols, it’s obvious she wouldn’t be in demand as one. Why was she chosen? Is she the main vocalist?” “Nine Muses were ‘model idols,’ but they weren’t popular.” “She kind of has an actor Soo Hyun vibe. A tall, Korean-American look? Maybe a Hollywood type.” “Huh? I actually liked her the most. Her long arms and legs made her dancing look so fluid and cool.” However, there are other idols in the industry who have embraced this type of image rather than a cute image, including MAMAMOO ‘s Hwasa . MEOVV BLACKPINK’s Rosé Finally Reunites With Ella Gross At “2024 MAMAs” Following Her MEOVV Debut 08-Liner Female Idol Goes Viral For Her Gorgeous Visuals Netizens Roast MEOVV’s Social Media Aesthetic MEOVV’s Live Vocals Become A Hot Topic After Initially Disappointing Performances See more MEOVVTORONTO — With Jan. 27 marking 500 days out from the 2026 World Cup kickoff, some 50-plus staff are fleshing out the Canadian end of the tournament at FIFA's Toronto office. The office has been around for a year, although it took six months to get it to where it is now — a fully functioning space with more than a little character. The entrance features a display of 14 official match balls dating back to the 1970 World Cup. A giant 2026 cut-out in the shape of the FIFA World Cup trophy provides a unique photo op. Maple Leaf motifs decorate the converted factory, which is getting busier by the day. Peter Montopoli, chief tournament officer for the Canadian end, says the staff numbers will soon reach 80, with another 600 to 700 involved during the event itself. A lot has happened since Montopoli, then Canada Soccer's general secretary, and Victor Montagliani, then Canada Soccer's incoming president, hashed out the idea of bidding for the men's World Cup at a 2011 dinner at a Vancouver restaurant with Walter Sieber, director-general of sports at the 1976 Montreal Olympics and a man plugged into the world governing body of soccer. "When we announced in May 2012 ... it wasn't actually accepted very well by a few journalists in this city, who kind of laughed at it and scoffed at it," said Montagliani, who still keeps one of those negative articles in his desk. Montagliani, now president of CONCACAF and a FIFA vice-president, looks forward to the 2026 tournament — an expanded 48-team, 104-game colossus co-hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico — and its legacy. He calls it a "seminal moment ... that I think is going to push the game to the next level." "What I see is (that) '26, quite frankly, is really the beginning of the next era for the game in our country. It's not the culmination of it," Montagliani told a media roundtable Monday. "Hosting a World Cup is like nothing any of us (know). I don't even think I know what it's going to be like. And I've put on a few of these things. And I still don't know. I think I'm underestimate the impact this (tournament) is going to be. And if I'm underestimating, the person on the street is underestimating it too." Staff at the Toronto office are working on everything from stadium and venue operations, and safety and security to commercial, legal, finance and government relations. They work in conjunction with FIFA offices in Miami and Mexico as well as the FIFA head office in Zurich. Canada and Mexico, which has three host cities to Canada’s two, will each host 13 matches with the U.S. staging the remaining 78 across its 11 host cities. Toronto and Vancouver will each host five opening-round matches plus a round-of-32 knockout match. Vancouver will also stage a round-of-16 game. FIFA plans to open a tournament office in Vancouver in the second quarter of 2025. Both Canadian offices will be walking distance to their local venues: Toronto's BMO Field and B.C. Place Stadium. Montopoli and his staff have a detailed timeline, covering everything from the tournament draw to unveiling of mascots, official songs and posters. FIFA is encouraging fans interested in tournament tickets to register via FIFA.com. Hospitality packages are already open and other packages are expected next September, with single-game tickets to follow after the draw in early December 2025. There is much to be done, starting with the two Canadian host stadiums. A ring of permanent suites is under construction at B.C. Place. BMO Field will get an additional 17,750 seats, bringing total capacity to around 45,735 seats, with the north and south ends expanded. Not all the new seats will be permanent, but some of the new suites at BMO Field will be. Montopoli says his staff are working with the City of Toronto, which owns the stadium, and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, which manages the facility, to decide what upgrades will permanent. "They're still in discussion with that, because they still have to work through the economics of it" he said. Improvements include new video boards. And while some of the expanded BMO stands will be temporary, the additions will be proper seats not benches. Montagliani says every stadium among the 16 host cities is getting upgrades, even AT&T Stadium in Arlington, the US$1.2-billion-dollar home of the Dallas Cowboys. Vancouver has already announced its tournament training facilities will be at Killarney Park and Memorial South Park once upgrades are complete. While Toronto has yet to confirm its training venues, with fields at Etobicoke’s Centennial Park one option, Montopoli says they will be finalized in the first quarter of 2025. FIFA's Miami-based tournament traffic lead is currently visiting the city, a "world-class expert" who has done World Cups, Olympic Games and the 2015 Pan-American Games in Toronto, said Montopoli. "She's fully aware of everything, Toronto's transport issues," he added. Fans can expect a much different landscape around the stadiums than normal, with an expanded secure zone. "This is not the Grey Cup. This is the World Cup and it's going to be completely different from an operational logistical standpoint, logistical standpoint, than anything we've ever experienced," Montagliani said. And while holding a tournament in 16 host cities and three countries is vastly different from the 2022 tournament in Qatar, which had all eight stadiums in and around the capital of Doha, Montagliani says a lot of FIFA's World Cup blueprint can be transferred. "A venue is a venue is a venue," he said. Teams will have their own base camps during the group stage with nearby cities grouped in clusters. Toronto, for example, is linked to Philadelphia, Boston and New York, while Vancouver is grouped with Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. --- Follow @NeilMDavidson on X platform This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 8, 2024. Neil Davidson, The Canadian PressFormer acting CIA Director operating sideline microphone during Browns vs. Broncos MNF
More than 60 high school students in Los Angeles County learned to use technology to make business plans in an after-school program, which ended last week with the Young Innovators Accelerator Pitch Competition. The after-school program took place at six across Los Angeles County. The centers are run by nonprofits in under-resourced neighborhoods with funding from the Best Buy Foundation, the Annenberg Foundation and the Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation (GLAEF), the philanthropic arm of the Los Angeles County Office of Education. The Teen Tech Centers aim to give area students a chance to play with the latest technology — and gain job skills in the process, according to Sam Gelinas, vice president of programs, strategy and development at GLAEF. The Young Innovators Accelerator Pitch Competition, now in its second year, furthers the focus on job skills, he said. “The process of developing a budget, developing all the assets, all of that stuff, they’re building some of those soft business skills, and then also some of the tech skills like actually designing a deck and those kinds of things,” Gelinas said. Curriculum and training for the program were provided by the Los Angeles Economic Equity Accelerator and Fellowship, a nonprofit based out of California State University, Los Angeles, Gelinas said. “The trainers were young and dynamic and sort of met students where they were and walked them through the elements of entrepreneurship,” he said. On top of learning to use technology to build a business plan, many of the students came up with services that center on tech. For example, the winning idea at last week’s competition was an artificial intelligence-driven ed-tech tool, pitched by 14-year-old Gabriel Cardenas. Called ByteAi, the tool would use AI to transform complex classroom subjects into “bite-sized” lessons, without telling students any answers, according to Cardenas, a freshman at the California Academy of Math and Science in Long Beach. “My teacher would give me an assignment, and it was really hard for me to completely understand what I really needed to learn,” Cardenas said. “With this, you could ask the AI to break it down and make it more understandable, and it would give you key highlights, quizzes and games.” Among the six business plans that made it to the competition last week, three others were also based on tech: a peer-to-peer mental health social app, an interchangeable lens camera with smart connectivity and auto focus, and an app to help people find healthy food options. Cardenas took home first place and $1,400 for ByteAi, while Tristen Trudgeon won second place and $1,000 for BeSeen, the mental health app. Third place and $600 went to a team of seven students for their pitch to create a community market where homeless people could work. Three other semi-finalists each received $150. Gelinas said he hopes the Young Innovators Accelerator Pitch Competition will continue to be an annual event. Funding for the program came from GLAEF, the Best Buy Foundation, Annenberg Tech and the Calley Foundation, he said.
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BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts judge dismissed criminal charges Monday against a backer of Karen Read who admitted placing dozens of yellow rubber ducks and fake $100 bills around town in support of Read. Richard Schiffer Jr. had argued in Stoughton District Court that he had a First Amendment right to support the defense theory that Read — accused of ramming into her boyfriend John O’Keefe with her SUV and leaving the Boston police officer to die in a snowstorm — has been framed in the polarizing murder case. Schiffer's attorney Timothy Bradl said Monday that the judge made the right call by quickly tossing the felony witness intimidation and criminal harassment charges against Schiffer. The ruling comes as another judge decided Monday to push back Read's retrial to April after a mistrial was declared in July when jurors couldn’t reach an agreement. Read was facing second-degree murder charges and two other charges. Her attorneys have argued that other law enforcement officers were responsible for O’Keefe’s death. Regarding Schiffer's charges, Bradl said, “There wasn't a leg to stand on.” “Hats off to the judge. He didn’t make everyone wait and ruled from the bench. Everything was completely protected by the First Amendment. This was political speech," Bradl said. The Norfolk District Attorney’s office declined to comment. Schiffer has said he got the ducks idea after thinking about a defense lawyer’s closing argument that Read was framed . Alan Jackson told jurors that “if it walks like a duck and talks like a duck, it’s a duck.” Schiffer's actions did not rise to the level of witness intimidation and criminal harassment "nor does his speech, or in this case his written word on fake currency and use of rubber toys, which are afforded the protections of the First Amendment," Judge Brian Walsh wrote. “It is the view of this Court that the defendant's conduct and speech, though a rather sophomoric expression of his opinion, is nonetheless protected speech,” he wrote. Walsh concluded the two-page ruling with quotes from Indiana poet James Whitcomb Riley, believed to have coined the “walks like a duck” phrase, and Robert McCloskey, author of the children's book “Make Way For Ducklings.” The defense alleged that O’Keefe was actually killed inside the home of his fellow Boston officer Brian Albert and then dragged outside. They argued that investigators focused on Read because she was a “convenient outsider” who saved them from having to consider law enforcement officers as suspects. Schiffer has been among the dozens of Read supporters who accuse state and local law enforcement of a widespread cover-up. Their demonstrations have led to confrontations, especially in the town of Canton where the murder happened, between those who support Read and others who believe she is guilty. Schiffer, who owns Canton Fence and has said that he knows practically everyone in town through his contracting work, was accused of placing some of the ducks outside a pizza shop run by Brian Albert’s brother, Canton Selectman Chris Albert. Other ducks appeared in O’Keefe’s neighborhood.Israel strikes Houthi rebels in Yemen's capital while the WHO chief says he was meters away