Northvolt says Quebec battery plant will proceed despite bankruptcy filing MONTREAL — Northvolt AB has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States, but said the move will not jeopardize the manufacturer's planned electric vehicle battery plant in Quebec. The Canadian Press Nov 21, 2024 12:11 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message An aerial view of the land being developed by Northvolt, the new EV battery plant being built by the Swedish manufacturer in Saint-Basile-le-Grand, east of Montreal, Que.,Thursday, May 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi MONTREAL — Northvolt AB has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States, but said the move will not jeopardize the manufacturer's planned electric vehicle battery plant in Quebec. The Sweden-based parent company and several subsidiaries on Thursday filed for a court-supervised reorganization of its debt and assets under Chapter 11 of the U.S. bankruptcy code. However, Northvolt said its Canadian subsidiary is financed separately and "will continue to operate as usual outside of the Chapter 11 process." The Northvolt plant, dubbed Northvolt Six and slated for construction about 25 kilometres east of Montreal, is a $7-billion undertaking that aims to churn out battery cells and cathode active material for electric vehicles. "Northvolt Six is an essential component of the company's future and we remain fully committed to seeing it through," said Paolo Cerruti, Northvolt co-founder and CEO of Northvolt North America, which oversees the project. "The execution plan for the site construction is proceeding diligently and prudently, including during the period of restructuring of the parent company in Sweden," he said in a statement in French. Nonetheless, concerns around Northvolt's financial solvency have raised questions about a project to which Quebec and Ottawa have pledged $2.4 billion in funding. In September, Northvolt announced it would shrink its operations in Europe and lay off 1,600 employees in Sweden, or about a fifth of its workforce. Last month, Cerruti suggested that the company may have been overly ambitious, but said it had no intention of asking the provincial or federal governments for more money for its planned lithium battery plant in Quebec's Montérégie region. The manufacturer is in Quebec "to stay," he assured industry representatives in Montreal on Oct. 28. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 21, 2024. The Canadian Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message More The Mix Dynamite, Garage parent company makes debut on Toronto Stock Exchange Nov 21, 2024 12:30 PM Under-20 coach Cindy Tye named interim coach for upcoming Canada senior friendlies Nov 21, 2024 12:06 PM Economist says temporary tax cut, relief cheques play into rosier growth picture Nov 21, 2024 11:59 AM Featured FlyerNone
Christmas: See full list of governors who have approved bonus of N100K and above for workers, othersAfter a Thursday collapse, Indian equity markets rebounded strongly on Friday helped by buying trends across sectors with IT and bank heavyweights throwing their weights around. Individually Reliance Industries (RIL) was the single biggest contributor to their surge. While the S&P BSE Sensex settled at 79,117.11, up by 1961.32 points or 2.54%, the broader Nifty closed at 23,907.25, higher by 557.35 points or 2.39%. Here's how analysts read the market pulse: Commenting on the day's action, Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities said that Nifty is back to its 200-DMA after a strong Friday recovery, indicating an improving trend. Additionally, the 50-stock index has broken out of a few days of congestion on the daily timeframe, he said. "The RSI has entered a bullish crossover near the oversold zone, suggesting positive momentum. The sentiment appears favorable for a meaningful rally in the short term, as long as the index stays above 23,600,” De said. US markets Wall Street closed higher on Friday, with all three major indexes posting weekly gains, as investors took comfort from data pointing to robust economic activity in the world's biggest economy. A measure of business activity raced to a 31-month high in November, boosted by hopes for lower interest rates and more business-friendly policies from President-elect Donald Trump's administration next year. 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The pan-European STOXX 600 was up 0.6% as of 0915 GMT and was set for its second day of gains. Tech View Decoding the technical charts, Jatin Gedia, Technical Research Analyst at Sharekhan said that Nifty opened gap up today and witnessed a short covering rally. "It surpassed the high of the last five trading sessions and closed with gains of 557 points. On the daily charts we can observe that the Nifty surpassed the previous swing high of 23,780 and thereby reversing its short-term trend," Gedia said. On the upside he expects the Nifty to retrace towards 24,400 with potential to extend towards 24,730 while on the downside, 23,630 – 23,560 should act as a crucial support zone and only a dip below these levels will make the structure weak. Most active stocks in terms of turnover Protean eGoV Technologies (Rs 460.27 crore), Adani Green Energy (Rs 263.12 crore), Adani Enterprises (Rs 254.34 crore), Adani Power (Rs 193.80 crore), Power Grid (Rs 182.67 crore), Adani Ports (Rs 176.14 crore) Paytm (Rs 152.02 crore), Reliance Industries (Rs 131.50 crore) and SBI (Rs 124.03 crore) were among the most active stocks on BSE in value terms. Higher activity in a counter in value terms can help identify the counters with highest trading turnovers in the day. Most active stocks in volume terms Vodafone Idea (Traded shares: 7.25 crore), Srestha Finvest (Traded shares: 3.16 crore), Suzlon Energy (Traded shares: 1.58 crore), GTL Infra (Traded shares: 86.26 lakh), SpiceJet (Traded shares: 60.73 lakh), Yes Bank (Traded shares: 54.99 lakh) and Power Grid (Traded shares: 54.93 crore) were among the most actively traded stocks in volume terms on BSE. Stocks showing buying interest Shares of SBI, Bajaj Finance, Raymond, Praj Industries, Swan Energy, EaseMyTrip, MRPL and Sobha were among the stocks that witnessed strong buying interest from market participants. 52 Week high Over 163 stocks hit their 52-week highs today while 107 stocks slipped to their 52-week lows. Among the ones that hit their 52 week highs included Coforge, Coromandel International, CRISIL, Fortis Healthcare, HCL Technologies, Mastek, National Aluminium Company and Finance Company and Persistent Systems. Stocks seeing selling pressure Among the largecap names was Bajaj Auto. Other stocks that witnessed significant selling pressure were Adani Energy Solutions, Adani Green Energy, Network18 Media, Torrent Power, and Honasa Consumer (Mamaearth). Sentiment meter favours bears Action in heavyweights like Reliance Industries (RIL), Infosys and SBI helped markets shoot up amid buying trends across sectors. The market sentiments were bullish. Out of the 4,041 stocks that traded on the BSE on Friday, 1,539 stocks witnessed declines, 2,396 saw advances while 106 stocks remained unchanged. Also Read: ACC, Adani Enterprises among 6 Adani Group stocks where FIIs cut stakes in CY2024 (Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of Economic Times) (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel )
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MONTREAL — Second Cup Canada is cutting ties with a franchisee operating at Montreal’s Jewish General Hospital who was allegedly filmed making hateful and antisemitic comments during a protest in the city last week. Second Cup Canada announced Saturday it was cutting ties with a franchisee for “making hateful remarks and gestures,” and adding in a statement the actions breach the franchise agreement as well as inclusion and community values held by the chain. Peter Mammas, CEO of Montreal-based Foodtastic, which owns Second Cup Canada, said in an interview on Sunday that he was at the movies when his phone started pinging non-stop. He saw the videos and the company’s operations staff spoke to employees that knew the woman, and they confirmed it was indeed the franchisee. Video shot during a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside of Concordia University’s downtown Montreal campus Thursday shows a woman walking around, masked, saying the “final solution is coming your way” — wording used to describe a Nazi plan to eliminate Jews in Europe during the Second World War. Another video also shows what appears to be the same woman, unmasked, making a Nazi salute while walking away. “We’re all for free speech and respectful conversations, but this wasn’t that,” Mammas said. “This was hate speech, and it was something that we thought could incite violence and we’re completely against that, so we sat down with our team and decided to revoke the franchise agreement.” Attempts to reach the franchisee were unsuccessful on Sunday. “Second Cup has zero tolerance for hate speech,” the coffee chain said in a statement on X. “In co-ordination with the hospital, we’ve shut down the franchisee’s café and are terminating their franchise agreement.” Mammas said lawyers for the franchisee and Second Cup were expected to meet on Monday. The regional health agency serving West-Central Montreal, which includes the Jewish General Hospital, said it was made aware of the video “containing antisemitic and hateful messaging.” The video is related to a franchisee of Second Cup, one of the private tenants operating within the (Jewish General), Carl Thériault, a spokesman, said in a statement on Sunday. “We fully support Second Cup’s decision to take swift and decisive action in this matter by shutting down the franchisee’s cafés and terminating their lease agreement.” The hospital has two locations operated by the same franchisee and both were shuttered on Saturday by the owners of the chain. The health agency “is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and stands firmly against antisemitism and any other form of discrimination or hate speech,” Thériault said. “We have franchisees who are Muslim, we have franchisees who are Jewish, we have franchisees that are Greek, French, we have employees from all different nations,” Mammas said. “So we definitely have no issue with that and we don’t take any political side, but ... hate speech ... you know we can’t accept that.”NFL action will kick off on Wednesday, which means an early picks stocking-stuffer for those who celebrate Christmas. More importantly, a full breakdown of another 16-game slate for anyone looking to make extra cash during the holiday season. Bleacher Report's NFL expert panel, which includes analysts Brad Gagnon, Gary Davenport, Brent Sobleski, and Maurice Moton, along with editors Wes O'Donnell, Ian Hanford, and Vince Michelino from B/R Betting Strategy, took a tough blow last week, falling short of the .500 mark on their consensus picks. But they hit on some big swings, going 4-2 with their lone-wolf selections. As many of you travel for the holiday, our experts are riding with five road underdogs this week. There are three lone-wolf picks, all in favor of home underdogs. Will our panel benefit from fading favorites in Week 17? Before you read their reasons for going against the grain, check out our leaderboard standings. ATS Standings 1. O'Donnell: 132-104-4 (9-7) 2. Hanford: 130-106-4 (7-9) 3. Sobleski: 127-109-4 (6-10) 4. Michelino: 126-110-4 (9-7) 5. Moton: 124-112-4 (9-7) 6. Davenport: 122-114-4 (7-9) 7. Knox: 121-115-4 (7-9) 8. Gagnon 114-122-4 (7-9) Consensus picks: 112-88-2 (7-8) Lines are from DraftKings as of Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 4 p.m. ET. Check DraftKings for the latest odds info. Information on public betting trends is courtesy of the Action Network . ATS records are provided by Team Rankings . DraftKings Line: Kansas City -2.5 The Kansas City Chiefs have covered the spread in consecutive weeks, and a victory on Wednesday or a Buffalo Bills loss on Sunday would give them home-field advantage in the AFC. If the Chiefs lock up the No. 1 seed, they may sit their starters in Week 18, an extra incentive to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers. Although Patrick Mahomes didn't show any lingering effects from his ankle injury in last week's game, he could use the rest. The same goes for Chris Jones, who exited that contest with a calf injury. The Chiefs will face a tough challenge in Pittsburgh, though. George Pickens (hamstring) has gone through full practices, indicating that he will return from a three-game absence. With him, the Steelers offense will get a much-needed boost after the unit scored just 30 points over the last two weeks. With Pickens and safety DeShon Elliott likely to play on Wednesday, Hanford took the Steelers to win outright. "Reinforcements should come for Pittsburgh on Christmas in the form of George Pickens and DeShon Elliott," Hanford said. "This game caps off a brutal three games in an 11-day stretch that has already featured losses to the Eagles and the Ravens, but I see this as a get-right opportunity for Mike Tomlin's squad. "The Chiefs do not boast the same kind of explosive offense that either Baltimore or Philadelphia currently have, and the Steelers have the pass rush to exploit Kansas City's shaky play at offensive tackle. "I expect Jaylen Warren's expanded role to continue and George Pickens to have a major impact in his (likely) return to the field. The Chiefs have walked a fine line all season long, but the Steelers get it done at home and win a tight one. Predictions Davenport: Chiefs Gagnon: Chiefs Hanford: Steelers Knox: Chiefs Michelino: Steelers Moton: Chiefs O'Donnell: Steelers Sobleski: Steelers ATS Consensus: None Score Prediction: Steelers 23, Chiefs 21 DK Line: Baltimore -5.5 Following a Week 13 bye, the Baltimore Ravens have outscored their opponents 69-31. They still have a chance to win the AFC North title. On the road, the Ravens will face an injury-riddled Houston Texans squad. Texans wide receiver Tank Dell will miss the remainder of the season with a dislocated kneecap and a torn ACL. Guard Shaq Mason is week-to-week with a knee injury. Already without wideout Stefon Diggs, Houston may be concerned about the pileup of injuries before its wild-card matchup. If that's the case, the Ravens could run away with this game, and they may play with more urgency if the Pittsburgh Steelers lose in the first Christmas Day contest. If Pittsburgh loses, Baltimore would control its destiny toward a division title. Hanford sided with Baltimore because he has no faith in Houston keeping pace with its key injuries on offense. "I just don't see Houston putting up the points necessary to beat Baltimore here. The Ravens average around seven points per game more than Houston on the season, and C.J. Stroud just lost another weapon after Tank Dell suffered a devastating injury last week. "The Ravens are fighting for the AFC North crown and are 5-2 against the spread as a road favorite this season. I see this as a repeat of last year's playoff matchup and don't think Houston is quite ready to score with the Ravens' prolific offense. Ravens win by a touchdown." Predictions Davenport: Texans Gagnon: Ravens Hanford: Ravens Knox: Ravens Michelino: Ravens Moton: Ravens O'Donnell: Texans Sobleski: Ravens ATS Consensus: Ravens -5.5 Score Prediction: Ravens 28, Texans 22 DK Line: Seattle -3 Although the Seattle Seahawks have lost consecutive games, they're still in the mix for the NFC West title. Seattle is getting three points against the team with the second-longest active losing streak. On the road, Seattle is 5-1 straight up and 4-1-1 ATS . Meanwhile, the Bears' interim staff has been outcoached since they fired Matt Eberflus. Gagnon couldn't make a case to back the home underdogs. He's sided with the Seahawks, who have traveled well this season. "It's pretty tough to get behind the Bears with only a few points in one's back pocket at this stage," Gagnon said. "They haven't won since mid-October, and they looked shot in Week 16 despite another decent showing from Caleb Williams. "The Seahawks have something to play for here, and the Seahawks haven't lost on the road since September. They should take care of business in this spot." Predictions Davenport: Bears Gagnon: Seahawks Hanford: Seahawks Knox: Seahawks Michelino: Seahawks Moton: Seahawks O'Donnell: Seahawks Sobleski: Bears ATS Consensus: Seahawks -3 Score Prediction: Seahawks 24, Bears 17 DK Line: Los Angeles -4.5 Last Thursday, the Los Angeles Chargers won a crucial contest with the Denver Broncos, and they're one win away from a playoff berth. As road favorites, the Chargers are 3-1 ATS , and their offense seems like it's back on track. Last week, Los Angeles scored more than 17 points for the first time in about a month. The Chargers opened up running back J.K. Dobbins' 21-day practice window, though he may be a long shot to play on Thursday. Regardless, Davenport sided with the Chargers, who have more at stake than the playoff-eliminated New England Patriots. "A pretty good argument can be made here for taking New England and the points at home—it's a sizable spread for a team traveling east for an early game on a Saturday," Davenport said. "The Pats also hung around for most of last week's game against the Bills before eventually losing by a field goal. "But the Bolts are coming off an impressive win over Denver. The Chargers are playing for something besides pride and screwing up their draft slot (Looking at you, Raiders. Looking. Right. At. You.). And while the Los Angeles run game remains a concern, a combination of Justin Herbert's right arm and a stout L.A. defense will propel the Chargers to a seven-point win and cover." Predictions Davenport: Chargers Gagnon: Patriots Hanford: Chargers Knox: Chargers Michelino: Patriots Moton: Chargers O'Donnell: Chargers Sobleski: Chargers ATS Consensus: Chargers -4.5 Score Prediction: Chargers 26, Patriots 20 DK Line: Cincinnati -3 The Cincinnati Bengals must win to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Bengals need their sixth-ranked scoring offense to produce at a high level in a tough matchup to cover the spread. Joe Burrow leads the NFL in passing yards (4,229) and touchdowns (39). His top receiver, Ja'Marr Chase, is the No. 1 pass-catcher in receptions (108), receiving yards (1,510) and touchdowns (16). On the other hand, the Bengals also need their 28th-ranked scoring defense to make crucial stops, which may be an issue for them. Davenport backed Denver to win outright because he thinks its fourth-ranked scoring defense will slow down Cincinnati's high-powered offense. "This spread indicates that Vegas sees these teams as fairly evenly matched, which is a bit surprising. The Bengals still have a faint chance of making the playoffs after their best defensive performance of the season against the Browns last week, but said performance says a lot more about how abjectly awful Dorian Thompson-Robinson is than any defensive improvement by Cincinnati. "Seriously, Cleveland. Just roll out Sal the Nacho Vendor at quarterback. It would be less embarrassing for the franchise. An M1 Abrams isn't that obvious a tank. "Denver gave up 34 last week in Los Angeles, but it still has a far superior defense—and the Broncos pass rush should have success against a suspect Cincinnati line. "Joe Cool and Ja'Marr Chase will get theirs, but Denver's offense isn't cat food. The Bengals aren't going to look so stout against a quarterback capable of forward passes. "Denver locks down a playoff spot while making the Bengals feel like that person who decides to try fruitcake and then spends 36 hours in the bathroom." Predictions Davenport: Broncos Gagnon: Bengals Hanford: Bengals Knox: Broncos Michelino: Broncos Moton: Bengals O'Donnell: Broncos Sobleski: Bengals ATS Consensus: None Score Prediction: Broncos 30, Bengals 27 DK Line: Los Angeles -5.5 Like last year, the Los Angeles Rams are on a hot streak in the latter half of the season. In 2023, the Rams lost one regular-season game after their Week 10 bye. They're on a four-game winning streak and have beaten five of their last six opponents. Meanwhile, the Arizona Cardinals have faded over the past several weeks. Following their Week 11 bye, they have lost four of five contests. Though overall, Cardinals two-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kyler Murray has disappointed as a passer this season, throwing for 16 touchdowns while averaging 219.2 passing yards in 15 games. As these teams trend in opposite directions, Knox expects the Rams to even their season series with the Cardinals. "I'm always leery of divisional games, and the Cardinals did win the first meeting convincingly. However, Los Angeles has become a markedly better—and healthier—team since then, while Arizona has declined," Knox said. "I think coaching and preparation will make the difference here. "The Rams keep showing up big for pivotal games, while the Cardinals have repeatedly appeared ill-prepared. With nothing left to play for, I just don't see Jonathan Gannon's squad putting up the fight we're likely to see out of the Rams this week." Predictions Davenport: Cardinals Gagnon: Rams Hanford: Rams Knox: Rams Michelino: Rams Moton: Rams O'Donnell: Rams Sobleski: Cardinals ATS Consensus: Rams -5.5 Score Prediction: Rams 31, Cardinals 24 DK Line: Buffalo -9.5 The Buffalo Bills' streak of dominance hit a speed bump last week, but they edged out the New England Patriots with a 24-21 victory. Some bettors who saw the Bills struggle with the Patriots at home will be hesitant to back them against the New York Jets, who have improved on the offensive side of the ball before a nine-point clunker last week. However, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport , Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers' status is uncertain due to a knee injury. Rodgers told reporters he's dealing with a "little" MCL injury and will play on Sunday. O'Donnell saw the Bills' letdown ATS coming last week, but he's back on them to cover on Sunday. "The Bills predictably had their slip-up this past week against New England, winning only by three against a 14-point spread. The Jets think they have been 'better' of late, thanks to Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams reminiscing enough to put up some statistics. "In reality, they're still a mess, only capable of a couple of fantasy football-managers-care type plays. This matchup historically plays a bit tighter than a two-score game, but I'll roll my dice with Josh Allen and the Bills imposing their will after the previous week's lackluster performance." Predictions Davenport: Bills Gagnon: Bills Hanford: Jets Knox: Jets Michelino: Bills Moton: Bills O'Donnell: Bills Sobleski: Jets ATS Consensus: Bills -9.5 Score Prediction: Bills 31, Jets 21 DK Line: Indianapolis -8 The Indianapolis Colts have lost a lot of trust among our panel in recent weeks. They're 1-3 ATS in their previous four outings and nearly lost the cover to a rallying Tennessee Titans team that scored 23 unanswered points last week. Yet the Colts will play the New York Giants, who are 4-11 ATS this season. At home, they're 2-6 ATS . O'Donnell knows that the Colts' blunders could allow the Giants to tighten the score, but he believes they match up well against Big Blue's biggest weakness. "There's no reasonable number of points to be spotted that will make me feel comfortable taking the Giants. The Colts are the type of team to do something stupid enough to make this closer than it should be, but hopefully, they can lean on Jonathan Taylor and Anthony Richardson and attempt as few passes as possible. "Running wild on the league's second-worst rushing defense seems like something Indy should be more than capable of doing while thwarting whatever Big Blue thinks is an offensive game plan these days. Two weeks in a row of conservative vs. inept—and I'll stick with conservative." Predictions Davenport: Giants Gagnon: Giants Hanford: Colts Knox: Giants Michelino: Colts Moton: Colts O'Donnell: Colts Sobleski: Giants ATS Consensus: None Score Prediction: Colts 24, Giants 15 DK Line: Tampa Bay -8 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost control of their pathway to the playoffs in a loss to the Dallas Cowboys, but they can regain the top spot in the NFC South with a win and an Atlanta Falcons loss to the Washington Commanders. Though the Buccaneers field the fifth-ranked scoring offense, they're way too careless with the football, committing 10 turnovers in their last five games. Fittingly, they fumbled away the game against the Cowboys. The Buccaneers will likely play a cleaner game after a crucial loss, and the Panthers are tied for 20th in takeaways. Remember, though, these teams battled into overtime in Week 13. Tampa Bay barely beat Carolina 26-23. Sobleski noted the Panthers' recent strides despite their poor record. He expects Carolina to make Tampa Bay sweat it out through four quarters. "Credit needs to go where it's due, and the Panthers have been playing relatively well," Sobleski said with applause. "Carolina has remained mostly competitive since the team's Week 11 bye. Don't let the 1-4 record during that stretch fool you. "The upcoming contest against the Buccaneers has an eight-point spread, while the Panthers' average margin of loss since their bye week is seven, which is skewed by a 16-point defeat at the hands of the Dallas Cowboys. "Bryce Young and Co. are starting to figure it out, and this contest should be close." Predictions Davenport: Panthers Gagnon: Panthers Hanford: Panthers Knox: Panthers Michelino: Panthers Moton: Buccaneers O'Donnell: Buccaneers Sobleski: Panthers ATS Consensus: Panthers +8 Score Prediction: Buccaneers 31, Panthers 26 DK Line: Minnesota -2 A couple of days ago, the Green Bay Packers shut out the New Orleans Saints 34-0. Now, they'll focus on a critical road matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. In the first meeting between these teams, Green Bay fell behind 28-0 by the second quarter. The Packers made a run to close the deficit, but they lost 31-29 at home. The Packers are a different team now, though. After throwing an interception in his first eight games of the season, Love hasn't turned the ball over since Week 11. Green Bay is also leaning on running back Josh Jacobs who's scored 10 touchdowns over the last six weeks. The Minnesota Vikings' second-ranked run defense will challenge the Packers' surging ground game. The Vikings have also won eight in a row. Michelino focused on Green Bay's passing game. He thinks Love will have a much better performance than his first one against the Vikings and lead his team to victory. "It was all fireworks the last time these two met when Minnesota won at Lambeau Field after nearly blowing a 28-0 lead," Michelino recalled. "The Vikings held on to win 31-29 in a shootout, but Jordan Love made things very interesting in the second half after shaking off the rust in his return. "It turned out to be a sign of things to come as both teams are now destined for the playoffs. It's easy to fall in love with the Vikings when Darnold is playing like a bonafide MVP candidate, and Justin Jefferson continues to showcase why he's the best receiver in the league. "But when the calendar flips to December, in the midst of Toyotathon , Jordan Love elevates his game like no other. The Vikings deserve to be favored at home as the better all-around team, but the Packers are rolling, and they've played great on the road this year. I love getting the points here, I'll take them and run. Predictions Davenport: Vikings Gagnon: Packers Hanford: Vikings Knox: Vikings Michelino: Packers Moton: Packers O'Donnell: Packers Sobleski: Packers ATS Consensus: Packers +2 Score Prediction: Packers 28, Vikings 26 DK Line: New Orleans -1.5 The New Orleans Saints couldn't get anything going against the Green Bay Packers last Monday. They went scoreless, with backup quarterback Spencer Rattler filling in for an injured Derek Carr. Saints running back Alvin Kamara missed that game with a groin injury. The team opened up wideout Chris Olave's 21-day practice window, which gives him a chance to return soon. With all the Saints' injuries on the offensive side of the ball, Moton likes the Raiders to win back-to-back games. "Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce made it clear that he doesn't care about a 2025 draft pick," Moton said. "And even though he leads a flawed team (check the record), his players still exert maximum effort on the field. "While we can debate which team is worse, the Raiders' key offensive playmakers are healthy. Budding star tight end Brock Bowers and wide receiver Jakobi Meyers will be the difference in this game. "The Silver and Black win consecutive contests, knocking off an injury-riddled Saints squad that will struggle to score points twice this week." Predictions Davenport: Raiders Gagnon: Saints Hanford: Raiders Knox: Raiders Michelino: Raiders Moton: Raiders O'Donnell: Raiders Sobleski: Raiders ATS Consensus: Raiders +1.5 Score Prediction: Raiders 20, Saints 13 DK Line: Jacksonville -1 As one would expect, three-win division rivals have a pick 'em line. In Week 14, the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Tennessee Titans 10-6 in an uneventful game. This contest won't spur much offensive excitement, but the near-even line will make bettors sweat. Moton believes the Titans' quarterback switch from Will Levis to Mason Rudolph gives them the edge in another low-scoring contest. "Will Levis isn't a franchise quarterback, but he's good enough to move the ball against one of the league's worst pass defenses," Moton said. "Over the last two weeks, Rudolph has thrown for 461 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions. Of course, he will likely turn the ball over one or two times, but the Titans should be able to generate enough offensive production to overcome their mistakes. They have scored 57 points in their last two outings. "Tennessee will avenge its Week 14 loss to the Jacksonville." Predictions Davenport: Jaguars Gagnon: Jaguars Hanford: Titans Knox: Titans Michelino: Titans Moton: Titans O'Donnell: Titans Sobleski: Titans ATS Consensus: Titans +1 Score Prediction: Titans 21, Jaguars 19 DK Line: Miami -6.5 The Miami Dolphins are clinging to faint playoff hopes that could go up in smoke if the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos win their games on Saturday. For now, they have extra motivation to play their best ball in hopes of creeping through the backdoor of the playoffs. Without wideout Jaylen Waddle (knee) last week, the Dolphins beat an injury-riddled San Francisco 49ers squad 29-17. As Sobleski noted, the Dolphins won't have to deal with cold weather, so he expects them to knock off the Cleveland Browns with their third-string quarterback. "Typically, the weather report isn't a big discussion point in these comments. However, the Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa isn't a cold-weather quarterback. It's a good thing the team's late December trip to Cleveland will be unseasonably warm. Current weather projections have the temperature rising to the mid-50s. "Aside from that factor, Cleveland can't muster any offense with its current setup, led by second-year quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Whereas the Dolphins can definitely score points, with 29 or more in four of the last six contests." Predictions Davenport: Dolphins Gagnon: Dolphins Hanford: Browns Knox: Dolphins Michelino: Dolphins Moton: Dolphins O'Donnell: Dolphins Sobleski: Dolphins ATS Consensus: Dolphins -6.5 Score Prediction: Dolphins 26, Browns 16 DK Line: Philadelphia -9.5 Despite the uncertainty around quarterback Jalen Hurts, oddsmakers gave the Philadelphia Eagles a massive edge with this line. Nonetheless, the Eagles were on a hot streak, winning 10 consecutive games before a disheartening loss to the Washington Commanders last week. Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys haven't checked out of a losing season. Even after a Commanders win eliminated them from playoff contention, the Cowboys upset the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win their fourth game in five weeks, with backup quarterback Cooper Rush filling in for an injured Dak Prescott. Bettors should wait for news on Hurts to take a strong stance on this matchup, but Michelino will side with Dallas regardless of the Eagles' quarterback situation. "What a difference a week makes! Despite contrasting records and playoff outlook, it almost feels like the momentum has completely reversed for the Cowboys and Eagles heading into this matchup. It's been a lost season for Dallas, but that doesn't mean there isn't still plenty to play for in terms of pride and effort. "It would've been easy to roll over after losing Dak for the season, but Mike McCarthy still has this team playing hard, scheming up creative ways to win (and keeping Jerry Jones happy in the process). "The short-term outlook for Philly is a little more blurred, as we still don't know if Jalen Hurts (concussion) will be cleared to play for Week 17. The Kenny Pickett experience dampers both the outlook for the Eagles' prospects and Saquon's chance to break the rushing record. "With the Cowboys playing spirited football and Micah Parsons' ability to wreck a game, it's hard to pass up taking that many points in this division matchup, even with Hurts under center. I think they give Jerry another reason to smile this week." Predictions Davenport: Cowboys Gagnon: Eagles Hanford: Cowboys Knox: Cowboys Michelino: Cowboys Moton: Cowboys O'Donnell: Eagles Sobleski: Cowboys ATS Consensus: Cowboys +9.5 Score Prediction: Eagles 24, Cowboys 20 DK Line: Washington -5 In a matchup between teams with rookie quarterbacks and playoff implications, the Washington Commanders will host the Atlanta Falcons for Sunday Night Football . With a win, the Commanders can clinch a playoff berth, while the Falcons need a victory to stay ahead of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the top spot in the NFC South. Jayden Daniels' electric play has re-energized Washington's franchise. He's helped change the outcome of two contests on game-winning plays, throwing a last-second Hail Mary touchdown pass to beat the Chicago Bears in Week 8 and a late touchdown pass to Jamison Crowder last week. In the short term, Michael Penix Jr. has brought new life to the Falcons' aerial attack. In his debut last week, he threw for 202 yards and an interception, though tight end Kyle Pitts deserves the blame for bobbling a pass that led to the turnover. Penix looked poised in his first career start though. Atlanta injected him into the starting lineup amid a playoff push, and he doesn't look rattled under center. Knox took extra time to think about his lean for this game, and he trusts Commanders head coach Dan Quinn more than a rookie quarterback in his second start. "This is a far tougher call than it would have been with Kirk Cousins behind center for Atlanta. The Falcons again control their own destiny in the NFC South, and they are a more threatening team offensively with Penix at quarterback. However, I expect Dan Quinn to have a plan to throw off the rookie while getting another strong performance from his own first-year signal-caller. "Jayden Daniels and the Commanders just cut through an Eagles defense that is far more consistent than Atlanta's. The Eagles may still have lost that game if Jalen Hurts had stayed on the field for Philly, but the confidence the Commanders gained from the win can propel them to a very strong finish." Predictions Davenport: Commanders Gagnon: Falcons Hanford: Commanders Knox: Commanders Michelino: Commanders Moton: Falcons O'Donnell: Commanders Sobleski: Falcons ATS Consensus: Commanders -5 Score Prediction: Commanders 28, Falcons 21 DK Line: Detroit -4 Entering Week 16, the Detroit Lions seemed like a team that could lose its edge on the Philadelphia Eagles for the NFC's No. 1 seed. Following a loss to the Buffalo Bills, the Lions found out that running back David Montgomery suffered a knee injury that will sideline him indefinitely. Yet the Lions doubled up on the Chicago Bears in a 34-17 win. The Eagles lost to the Washington Commanders, so Detroit has sole possession of the NFC's No. 1 spot again. On Monday, the Lions will face the San Francisco 49ers in a rematch of the 2023 NFC Championship Game. Entering Week 16, these teams were among the clubs with the most players on injured reserve , but the Lions still have enough offensive firepower to score 30-plus points. The 49ers have scored 23 points over the last two weeks. Gagnon believes the 49ers, with all of their injuries, have run out of gas at this point of the season. He sees another decisive win for the Lions on Monday night. "Detroit made a statement last week, while the 49ers look like they have nothing left. Five of their last six losses have come by at least six points, while the Lions already have seven double-digit-point victories this season. They'll likely make that eight on Monday night." Predictions Davenport: Lions Gagnon: Lions Hanford: Lions Knox: Lions Michelino: 49ers Moton: Lions O'Donnell: Lions Sobleski: Lions ATS Consensus: Lions -4 Score Prediction: Lions 30, 49ers 17 If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL). Gambling problem? 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The longest-lived American president died on Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care , at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died at 96 in November 2023 , spent most of their lives, The Carter Center said. “Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia,” the center simply said in posting about Carter’s death on the social media platform X. Businessman, Navy officer, evangelist, politician, negotiator, author, woodworker, citizen of the world — Carter forged a path that still challenges political assumptions and stands out among the 45 men who reached the nation’s highest office. The 39th president leveraged his ambition with a keen intellect, deep religious faith and prodigious work ethic, conducting diplomatic missions into his 80s and building houses for the poor well into his 90s. “My faith demands — this is not optional — my faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can, with whatever I have to try to make a difference,” Carter once said. A moderate Democrat, Carter entered the 1976 presidential race as a little-known Georgia governor with a broad smile, outspoken Baptist mores and technocratic plans reflecting his education as an engineer. His no-frills campaign depended on public financing, and his promise not to deceive the American people resonated after Richard Nixon’s disgrace and U.S. defeat in southeast Asia. “If I ever lie to you, if I ever make a misleading statement, don’t vote for me. I would not deserve to be your president,” Carter repeated before narrowly beating Republican incumbent Gerald Ford, who had lost popularity pardoning Nixon. Carter governed amid Cold War pressures, turbulent oil markets and social upheaval over racism, women’s rights and America’s global role. His most acclaimed achievement in office was a Mideast peace deal that he brokered by keeping Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at the bargaining table for 13 days in 1978. That Camp David experience inspired the post-presidential center where Carter would establish so much of his legacy. Yet Carter’s electoral coalition splintered under double-digit inflation, gasoline lines and the 444-day hostage crisis in Iran. His bleakest hour came when eight Americans died in a failed hostage rescue in April 1980, helping to ensure his landslide defeat to Republican Ronald Reagan. Carter acknowledged in his 2020 “White House Diary” that he could be “micromanaging” and “excessively autocratic,” complicating dealings with Congress and the federal bureaucracy. He also turned a cold shoulder to Washington’s news media and lobbyists, not fully appreciating their influence on his political fortunes. “It didn’t take us long to realize that the underestimation existed, but by that time we were not able to repair the mistake,” Carter told historians in 1982, suggesting that he had “an inherent incompatibility” with Washington insiders. Carter insisted his overall approach was sound and that he achieved his primary objectives — to “protect our nation’s security and interests peacefully” and “enhance human rights here and abroad” — even if he fell spectacularly short of a second term. Ignominious defeat, though, allowed for renewal. The Carters founded The Carter Center in 1982 as a first-of-its-kind base of operations, asserting themselves as international peacemakers and champions of democracy, public health and human rights. “I was not interested in just building a museum or storing my White House records and memorabilia,” Carter wrote in a memoir published after his 90th birthday. “I wanted a place where we could work.” That work included easing nuclear tensions in North and South Korea, helping to avert a U.S. invasion of Haiti and negotiating cease-fires in Bosnia and Sudan. By 2022, The Carter Center had declared at least 113 elections in Latin America, Asia and Africa to be free or fraudulent. Recently, the center began monitoring U.S. elections as well. Carter’s stubborn self-assuredness and even self-righteousness proved effective once he was unencumbered by the Washington order, sometimes to the point of frustrating his successors . He went “where others are not treading,” he said, to places like Ethiopia, Liberia and North Korea, where he secured the release of an American who had wandered across the border in 2010. “I can say what I like. I can meet whom I want. I can take on projects that please me and reject the ones that don’t,” Carter said. He announced an arms-reduction-for-aid deal with North Korea without clearing the details with Bill Clinton’s White House. He openly criticized President George W. Bush for the 2003 invasion of Iraq. He also criticized America’s approach to Israel with his 2006 book “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid.” And he repeatedly countered U.S. administrations by insisting North Korea should be included in international affairs, a position that most aligned Carter with Republican President Donald Trump. Among the center’s many public health initiatives, Carter vowed to eradicate the guinea worm parasite during his lifetime, and nearly achieved it: Cases dropped from millions in the 1980s to nearly a handful. With hardhats and hammers, the Carters also built homes with Habitat for Humanity. The Nobel committee’s 2002 Peace Prize cites his “untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development.” Carter should have won it alongside Sadat and Begin in 1978, the chairman added. Carter accepted the recognition saying there was more work to be done. “The world is now, in many ways, a more dangerous place,” he said. “The greater ease of travel and communication has not been matched by equal understanding and mutual respect.” Carter’s globetrotting took him to remote villages where he met little “Jimmy Carters,” so named by admiring parents. But he spent most of his days in the same one-story Plains house — expanded and guarded by Secret Service agents — where they lived before he became governor. He regularly taught Sunday School lessons at Maranatha Baptist Church until his mobility declined and the coronavirus pandemic raged. Those sessions drew visitors from around the world to the small sanctuary where Carter will receive his final send-off after a state funeral at Washington’s National Cathedral. The common assessment that he was a better ex-president than president rankled Carter and his allies. His prolific post-presidency gave him a brand above politics, particularly for Americans too young to witness him in office. But Carter also lived long enough to see biographers and historians reassess his White House years more generously. His record includes the deregulation of key industries, reduction of U.S. dependence on foreign oil, cautious management of the national debt and notable legislation on the environment, education and mental health. He focused on human rights in foreign policy, pressuring dictators to release thousands of political prisoners . He acknowledged America’s historical imperialism, pardoned Vietnam War draft evaders and relinquished control of the Panama Canal. He normalized relations with China. “I am not nominating Jimmy Carter for a place on Mount Rushmore,” Stuart Eizenstat, Carter’s domestic policy director, wrote in a 2018 book. “He was not a great president” but also not the “hapless and weak” caricature voters rejected in 1980, Eizenstat said. Rather, Carter was “good and productive” and “delivered results, many of which were realized only after he left office.” Madeleine Albright, a national security staffer for Carter and Clinton’s secretary of state, wrote in Eizenstat’s forward that Carter was “consequential and successful” and expressed hope that “perceptions will continue to evolve” about his presidency. “Our country was lucky to have him as our leader,” said Albright, who died in 2022. Jonathan Alter, who penned a comprehensive Carter biography published in 2020, said in an interview that Carter should be remembered for “an epic American life” spanning from a humble start in a home with no electricity or indoor plumbing through decades on the world stage across two centuries. “He will likely go down as one of the most misunderstood and underestimated figures in American history,” Alter told The Associated Press. James Earl Carter Jr. was born Oct. 1, 1924, in Plains and spent his early years in nearby Archery. His family was a minority in the mostly Black community, decades before the civil rights movement played out at the dawn of Carter’s political career. Carter, who campaigned as a moderate on race relations but governed more progressively, talked often of the influence of his Black caregivers and playmates but also noted his advantages: His land-owning father sat atop Archery’s tenant-farming system and owned a main street grocery. His mother, Lillian , would become a staple of his political campaigns. Seeking to broaden his world beyond Plains and its population of fewer than 1,000 — then and now — Carter won an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 1946. That same year he married Rosalynn Smith, another Plains native, a decision he considered more important than any he made as head of state. She shared his desire to see the world, sacrificing college to support his Navy career. Carter climbed in rank to lieutenant, but then his father was diagnosed with cancer, so the submarine officer set aside his ambitions of admiralty and moved the family back to Plains. His decision angered Rosalynn, even as she dived into the peanut business alongside her husband. Carter again failed to talk with his wife before his first run for office — he later called it “inconceivable” not to have consulted her on such major life decisions — but this time, she was on board. “My wife is much more political,” Carter told the AP in 2021. He won a state Senate seat in 1962 but wasn’t long for the General Assembly and its back-slapping, deal-cutting ways. He ran for governor in 1966 — losing to arch-segregationist Lester Maddox — and then immediately focused on the next campaign. Carter had spoken out against church segregation as a Baptist deacon and opposed racist “Dixiecrats” as a state senator. Yet as a local school board leader in the 1950s he had not pushed to end school segregation even after the Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education decision, despite his private support for integration. And in 1970, Carter ran for governor again as the more conservative Democrat against Carl Sanders, a wealthy businessman Carter mocked as “Cufflinks Carl.” Sanders never forgave him for anonymous, race-baiting flyers, which Carter disavowed. Ultimately, Carter won his races by attracting both Black voters and culturally conservative whites. Once in office, he was more direct. “I say to you quite frankly that the time for racial discrimination is over,” he declared in his 1971 inaugural address, setting a new standard for Southern governors that landed him on the cover of Time magazine. His statehouse initiatives included environmental protection, boosting rural education and overhauling antiquated executive branch structures. He proclaimed Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the slain civil rights leader’s home state. And he decided, as he received presidential candidates in 1972, that they were no more talented than he was. In 1974, he ran Democrats’ national campaign arm. Then he declared his own candidacy for 1976. An Atlanta newspaper responded with the headline: “Jimmy Who?” The Carters and a “Peanut Brigade” of family members and Georgia supporters camped out in Iowa and New Hampshire, establishing both states as presidential proving grounds. His first Senate endorsement: a young first-termer from Delaware named Joe Biden. Yet it was Carter’s ability to navigate America’s complex racial and rural politics that cemented the nomination. He swept the Deep South that November, the last Democrat to do so, as many white Southerners shifted to Republicans in response to civil rights initiatives. A self-declared “born-again Christian,” Carter drew snickers by referring to Scripture in a Playboy magazine interview, saying he “had looked on many women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times.” The remarks gave Ford a new foothold and television comedians pounced — including NBC’s new “Saturday Night Live” show. But voters weary of cynicism in politics found it endearing. Carter chose Minnesota Sen. Walter “Fritz” Mondale as his running mate on a “Grits and Fritz” ticket. In office, he elevated the vice presidency and the first lady’s office. Mondale’s governing partnership was a model for influential successors Al Gore, Dick Cheney and Biden. Rosalynn Carter was one of the most involved presidential spouses in history, welcomed into Cabinet meetings and huddles with lawmakers and top aides. The Carters presided with uncommon informality: He used his nickname “Jimmy” even when taking the oath of office, carried his own luggage and tried to silence the Marine Band’s “Hail to the Chief.” They bought their clothes off the rack. Carter wore a cardigan for a White House address, urging Americans to conserve energy by turning down their thermostats. Amy, the youngest of four children, attended District of Columbia public school. Washington’s social and media elite scorned their style. But the larger concern was that “he hated politics,” according to Eizenstat, leaving him nowhere to turn politically once economic turmoil and foreign policy challenges took their toll. Carter partially deregulated the airline, railroad and trucking industries and established the departments of Education and Energy, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He designated millions of acres of Alaska as national parks or wildlife refuges. He appointed a then-record number of women and nonwhite people to federal posts. He never had a Supreme Court nomination, but he elevated civil rights attorney Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the nation’s second highest court, positioning her for a promotion in 1993. He appointed Paul Volker, the Federal Reserve chairman whose policies would help the economy boom in the 1980s — after Carter left office. He built on Nixon’s opening with China, and though he tolerated autocrats in Asia, pushed Latin America from dictatorships to democracy. But he couldn’t immediately tame inflation or the related energy crisis. And then came Iran. After he admitted the exiled Shah of Iran to the U.S. for medical treatment, the American Embassy in Tehran was overrun in 1979 by followers of the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Negotiations to free the hostages broke down repeatedly ahead of the failed rescue attempt. The same year, Carter signed SALT II, the new strategic arms treaty with Leonid Brezhnev of the Soviet Union, only to pull it back, impose trade sanctions and order a U.S. boycott of the Moscow Olympics after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan. Hoping to instill optimism, he delivered what the media dubbed his “malaise” speech, although he didn’t use that word. He declared the nation was suffering “a crisis of confidence.” By then, many Americans had lost confidence in the president, not themselves. Carter campaigned sparingly for reelection because of the hostage crisis, instead sending Rosalynn as Sen. Edward M. Kennedy challenged him for the Democratic nomination. Carter famously said he’d “kick his ass,” but was hobbled by Kennedy as Reagan rallied a broad coalition with “make America great again” appeals and asking voters whether they were “better off than you were four years ago.” Reagan further capitalized on Carter’s lecturing tone, eviscerating him in their lone fall debate with the quip: “There you go again.” Carter lost all but six states and Republicans rolled to a new Senate majority. Carter successfully negotiated the hostages’ freedom after the election, but in one final, bitter turn of events, Tehran waited until hours after Carter left office to let them walk free. At 56, Carter returned to Georgia with “no idea what I would do with the rest of my life.” Four decades after launching The Carter Center, he still talked of unfinished business. “I thought when we got into politics we would have resolved everything,” Carter told the AP in 2021. “But it’s turned out to be much more long-lasting and insidious than I had thought it was. I think in general, the world itself is much more divided than in previous years.” Still, he affirmed what he said when he underwent treatment for a cancer diagnosis in his 10th decade of life. “I’m perfectly at ease with whatever comes,” he said in 2015 . “I’ve had a wonderful life. I’ve had thousands of friends, I’ve had an exciting, adventurous and gratifying existence.” Basketball Christmas Invitational here Friday, Saturday 10 to slide at Polar Bear Plunge Tifton Scene’s Holiday Issue is now online! County property tax bill distribution estimated for January
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