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Daniel Clancy, CEO of Twitch, has addressed growing concerns from streamers about declining ad revenue on their channels, shedding light on the platform's approach to advertisers and content. Clancy responded during the December 4 Patch Notes broadcast to a viewer’s query about reduced ad revenue on channels they moderate, particularly during the holiday season. His explanation highlighted recent updates to Twitch’s advertising policies. In November, Twitch implemented new labels for political content and streams addressing sensitive social issues, a topic Clancy elaborated on in his remarks. “There’s been a lot of confusion around this recently... a big thing that we need to do with advertisements is make sure we’re running ads against content that the advertisers want their content run against.” He explained that some advertisers had expressed concerns about being associated with sensitive or political content, which led to adjustments in how ads were placed. “For a period of time, there were a number [of advertisers] that were expressing concerns around being shown up near sensitive subjects in politics, and so we had reduced the ads there.” “Some people that were doing stuff around politics and sensitive social issues may have seen a reduction, because some advertisers weren’t running ads there.”
Israel strikes Houthi rebels in Yemen's capital while the WHO chief says he was meters away JERUSALEM (AP) — A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen have targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital of Sanaa and multiple ports. The World Health Organization’s director-general said the bombardment on Thursday took place just “meters away” as he was about to board a flight in Sanaa. He says a crew member was hurt. The strikes followed several days of Houthi attacks and launches setting off sirens in Israel. Israel's military says it attacked infrastructure used by the Houthis at the international airport in Sanaa, power stations and ports. The Israeli military later said it wasn’t aware that the WHO chief was at the location in Yemen. An uneasy calm settles over Syrian city of Homs after outbreak of sectarian violence HOMS, Syria (AP) — Syria’s new security forces checked IDs and searched cars in the central city of Homs a day after protests by members of the Alawite minority erupted in gunfire and stirred fears that the country’s fragile peace could break down. A tense calm prevailed Thursday after checkpoints were set up throughout the country’s third-largest city, which has a mixed population of Sunni and Shia Muslims, Alawites and Christians. The security forces are controlled by the former insurgent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which led the charge that unseated former President Bashar Assad. The US says it pushed retraction of a famine warning for north Gaza. Aid groups express concern. WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say they asked for — and got — the retraction of an independent monitor's warning of imminent famine in north Gaza. The internationally Famine Early Warning System Network issued the warning this week. The new report had warned that starvation deaths in north Gaza could reach famine levels as soon as next month. It cited what it called Israel's “near-total blockade” of food and water. The U.S. ambassador to Israel, Jacob Lew, criticized the finding as inaccurate and irresponsible. The U.S. Agency for International Development, which funds the famine-monitoring group, told the AP it had asked for and gotten the report's retraction. USAID officials tell The Associated Press that it had asked the group for greater review of discrepancies in some of the data. Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans in Congress plan to move quickly in their effort to overhaul the nation’s voting procedures, seeing an opportunity with control of the White House and both chambers of Congress. They want to push through long-sought changes such as voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements. They say the measures are needed to restore public confidence in elections. That's after an erosion of trust that Democrats note has been fueled by false claims from Donald Trump and his allies of widespread fraud in the 2020 election. Democrats say they are willing to work with the GOP but want any changes to make it easier, not harder, to vote. Americans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they're tuning out NEW YORK (AP) — A lot of Americans, after an intense presidential election campaign, are looking for a break in political news. That's evident in cable television news ratings and a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The poll found nearly two-thirds of Americans saying they've found the need recently to cut down on their consumption of political and government news. That's particularly true among Democrats following President-elect Donald Trump's victory, although a significant number of Republicans and independents feel the same way. Cable networks MSNBC and CNN are really seeing a slump. That's also happened in years past for networks that particularly appeal to supporters of one candidate. New York to charge fossil fuel companies for damage from climate change ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Large fossil fuel companies would have to pay fees to help New York fight the effects of climate change under a bill signed by Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. The governor signed the new law Thursday. It requires companies responsible for substantial greenhouse gas emissions to pay into a state infrastructure fund for repairs or projects that help avoid future damage from climate change. Lawmakers approved the bill earlier this year. It's meant to make big oil and gas companies contribute to the cost of repairs after extreme weather events or for resiliency projects. Such projects may include restoring coastal wetlands or upgrading roads, bridges and water drainage systems. Legal challenges to the new law are expected. Aviation experts say Russia's air defense fire likely caused Azerbaijan plane crash as nation mourns Aviation experts say that Russian air defense fire was likely responsible for the Azerbaijani plane crash the day before that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured. Azerbaijan is observing a nationwide day of mourning on Thursday for the victims of the crash. Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer 190 was en route from Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku to the Russian city of Grozny in the North Caucasus on Wednesday when it was diverted for reasons yet unclear and crashed while making an attempt to land in Aktau in Kazakhstan. Cellphone footage circulating online appeared to show the aircraft making a steep descent before smashing into the ground in a fireball. Ukraine's military intelligence says North Korean troops are suffering heavy battlefield losses KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's military intelligence says North Korean troops are suffering heavy losses in Russia's Kursk region and face logistical difficulties as a result of Ukrainian attacks. The intelligence agency said Thursday that Ukrainian strikes near Novoivanovka inflicted heavy casualties on North Korean units. Ukraine's president said earlier this week that 3,000 North Korean troops have been killed and wounded in the fighting in the Kursk region. It marked the first significant estimate by Ukraine of North Korean casualties several weeks after Kyiv announced that North Korea had sent 10,000 to 12,000 troops to Russia to help it in the almost 3-year war. How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers NEW YORK (AP) — What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors. U.S. stocks ripped higher and carried the S&P 500 to records as the economy kept growing and the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates. The benchmark index posted its first back-to-back annual gains of more than 20% since 1998. The year featured many familiar winners, such as Big Tech, which got even bigger as their stock prices kept growing. But it wasn’t just Apple, Nvidia and the like. Bitcoin and gold surged and “Roaring Kitty” reappeared to briefly reignite the meme stock craze. Why this Mexican American woman played a vital role in the US sacramental peyote trade MIRANDO CITY, Texas (AP) — Amada Cardenas, a Mexican American woman who lived in the tiny border town of Mirando City in South Texas, played an important role in the history of the peyote trade. She and her husband were the first federally licensed peyote dealers who harvested and sold the sacramental plant to followers of the Native American Church in the 1930s. After her husband's death in 1967, Cardenas continued to welcome generations of Native American Church members to her home until her death in 2005, just before her 101st birthday.
Texas AG puts tech platforms, including ‘predatory’ Character.AI, on notice after chilling lawsuitEagles QB Kenny Pickett expects to be ‘ready to go’ vs. CowboysCanada 'Freedom Convoy' leader found guilty over trucker protest roleNearly 300 oriental white storks, an endangered bird species, have been spotted in Nandagang Wetland, a World Natural Heritage site in north China's Hebei Province, said local authorities on Friday. The oriental white stork, under top protection level in China, is listed as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Nandagang Wetland in Cangzhou City is an important stopover and breeding site along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway. Over recent years, a natural wetland ecosystem consisting of water bodies, shallows and habitat islands has been gradually restored. Due to improved ecological conditions, more than 100,000 migratory birds were monitored in the wetland in 2023, compared to 20,000 in 2019. October to December each year is the season for migratory birds to migrate to the wetland. The oriental white stork has extremely demanding requirements for its living environment. They can only find ideal habitats in wetlands that are rich in food and abundant in water sources, and have a good ecological environment, according to experts. During the freezing winter last year, the storks used their long beaks to peck through the relatively fragile ice around the roots of reeds, catching fish that were hiding underwater. This vivid example demonstrates how this wetland provides a rich source of food and a suitable living environment for the storks in different seasons, said Feng Guoqiang, a patrol officer at the second protection station of the Nandagang Wetland and Bird Nature Reserve Management Office. The reserve will continue to strengthen daily patrols and monitoring work with the help of AI technologies to ensure a comfortable habitat for migratory birds, said Feng. (Cover: A flock of white storks, east China's Shandong Province, November 11, 2024. /CFP)
BEREA, Ohio — It’s been a rough year for the 3-10 Cleveland Browns, who started the year with legit Super Bowl aspirations and now sit in the basement of the AFC North, eliminated from playoff contention. But the good news for them this season? Star edge rusher and reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett has made a case to repeat the award, and continues to want to spend the rest of his career in Cleveland despite the struggles. More Cleveland Browns coverage What it would mean to Myles Garrett to get his 100th career sack against Patrick Mahomes Browns kicking situation remains in flux ahead of Chiefs game Browns unsure if they will have David Njoku on Sunday: Berea Report (Video) Week 15 NFL Preview: Find everything you need to know with our Week 15 NFL preview. He also continues to have faith in both GM Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski, echoing comments made by owner Jimmy Haslam to ESPN earlier this week. “You got those guys right there leading the charge organizationally, so them being here, I think the right pieces are in place, that’ll always give me confidence,” Garrett said on Friday. “So long as that’s looking how it is, I want to be here and I’ll be happy to play with Cleveland. So we all got to be headed in the right direction, we’ve all got to be on the same page, and until then, I’ll be here happily playing for the team that drafted me.” Garrett has 11 sacks this season, tied for second in the league with Denver’s Nik Bonitto, and just behind Cincinnati’s Trey Hendrickson (12.5). He’s also got three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and 35 total tackles. Against the Eagles, he also blocked a field goal attempt. Stories by Ashley Bastock Browns kicking situation remains in flux ahead of Chiefs game Browns unsure if they will have David Njoku on Sunday: Berea Report (Video) Will the Browns really choose stability? Browns vs. Chiefs preview and picks (Podcast) He’s at 99.5 sacks for his career, and has a chance to hit 100 going up against the Chiefs and one of the game’s best in Patrick Mahomes on Sunday . But while Garrett has continued to dominate, the Browns have floundered in just about every other capacity on their way to disappointing 3-10. “As far as team-wise, no, I don’t think we’ve been on the same pages,“ Garrett said. ”So that’s probably been a majority of the dysfunction that we’ve seen on the field. Organizationally, I mean, the goals have aligned all season. Just the play and execution has not." While leaving the NFL annual meeting in Las Colinas, Texas, Haslam said that Cleveland has the right pieces in place in Berry and Stefanski. “I do. We do. We’re very supportive,” he told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Haslam signed both men to multi-year contract extensions during training camp. But he also admitted that he’s been baffled by the Browns' poor record in 2024. “We went from 11-6 and making the playoffs to 3-10, so it’s a little perplexing what happened,” Haslam continued. Garrett admitted on Friday that the fact the Browns aren’t contenders this year is “frustrating.” But he also added that while it may be perplexing on the surface, it’s understandable how last year’s 11-6 team has gotten here. “But it was something that we acknowledged at the beginning of the season,” Garrett said, “it wasn’t going to be like last season, especially defensively, guys have seen what we’re good at, they’ve had a whole year to study and really break down what we do best, so we have to take it up another level, and we didn’t. “So I don’t think it’s as perplexing as we make it, it’s just when you look at it outside in and you just see the result, it’s hard to understand how we got here. But when you break down all the film, you look at how often we beat ourselves, put ourselves in bad position, that’s what bad teams do.” As the Browns continued to slide this season, Garrett had been most vocal about players finding their “whys” when it came to finding something to still play for amidst all the losing. On a personal level, he’s lived up to his message. Ahead of their win over Pittsburgh, Garrett remembered T.J. Watt disrespecting his defensive player of the year win back in February, and worked himself up into enough of a lather to come away with three sacks in that game. He’s also talked about wanting to wreck the dreams of their opponents the rest of the way. Over these final four games of the year, one of his missions is going to be making sure his teammates all find their own “whys” with the playoffs now out of reach. “Just try to break it down to ‘em as much and as often as possible,“ Garrett said. ”This is your resume. Everyone’s gonna be looking at this, from your family to this team to everyone across the NFL. There’s no guarantee that you’ll be here for your entire career, but teams will look at this film and they’ll use this to define you for the rest of your time in the league. “So never take a snap for granted, never take a second for granted. So go out there, train as hard as you can and make those big plays. You want to be memorable to the guys that you play with, your peers, and also the coaches and the organizations who are willing to take a chance on you.” As for these coaches and this organization, it’s lucky for everyone they remain in Garrett’s good graces. Football Insider newsletter free trial: Take a minute and sign up for a free trial of our Football Insider newsletter, featuring exclusive content from cleveland.com's Browns reporters.Texas' abortion pill lawsuit against New York doctor marks new challenge to interstate telemedicine Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Texas woman via telemedicine. It appears to be the first challenge in the U.S. to a state shield law that's intended to protect prescribers in Democratic-controlled states from being punished by states with abortion bans. Prescriptions like these, made online and over the phone, are a key reason that the number of abortions has increased across the U.S. even after state bans started taking effect. Most abortions in the U.S. involve pills rather than procedures. Anti-abortion groups are increasingly focusing on the rise of pills. Syrians cheer end of 50 years of Assad rule at first Friday prayers since government fell DAMASCUS (AP) — Exuberant Syrians observed the first Friday prayers since the ouster of President Bashar Assad, gathering in the capital’s historic main mosque, its largest square and around the country to celebrate the end of half a century of authoritarian rule. The newly installed interim prime minister delivered the sermon at the Umayyad Mosque, declaring that a new era of “freedom, dignity and justice” was dawning for Syria. The gatherings illustrated the dramatic changes that have swept over Syria less than a week after insurgents marched into Damascus and toppled Assad. Amid the jubilation, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with allies around the region and called for an “inclusive and non-sectarian” interim government. US military flies American released from Syrian prison to Jordan, officials say WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military has brought an American who was imprisoned in Syria for seven months out of the country. That's according to two U.S. officials, who said Friday that Travis Timmerman has been flown to Jordan on a U.S. military helicopter. The 29-year-old Timmerman told The Associated Press earlier Friday he had gone to Syria on a Christian pilgrimage and was not ill-treated while in a notorious detention facility operated by Syrian intelligence. He said he was freed by “the liberators who came into the prison and knocked the door down (of his cell) with a hammer.” New Jersey governor wants more federal resources for probe into drone sightings TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has asked the Biden administration to put more resources into the ongoing investigation of mysterious drone sightings being reported in the state and other parts of the region. Murphy, a Democrat, made the request in a letter Thursday, noting that state and local law enforcement remain “hamstrung” by existing laws and policies in their efforts to successfully counteract any nefarious drone activity. Murphy and other officials say there is no evidence that the drones pose a national security or a public safety threat. A state lawmaker says up to 180 aircraft have been reported to authorities since Nov. 18. Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she 'sustained an injury' from fall on official trip to Luxembourg WASHINGTON (AP) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been hospitalized after she “sustained an injury” during an official engagement in Luxembourg, according to a spokesman. Pelosi is 84. She was in Europe to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. Her spokesman, Ian Krager, did not describe the nature of her injury or give any additional details, but a person familiar with the incident said that Pelosi tripped and fell while at an event with the other members of Congress. The person requested anonymity to discuss the fall because they were not authorized to speak about it publicly. Russia targets Ukrainian infrastructure with a massive attack by cruise missiles and drones KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia fired 93 cruise and ballistic missiles and almost 200 drones in Friday's bombardments. He says it is one of the heaviest bombardments of the country’s energy sector since Russia’s full-scale invasion almost three years ago. He says Ukrainian defenses shot down 81 missiles, including 11 cruise missiles that were intercepted by F-16 warplanes provided by Western allies earlier this year. Zelenskyy renewed his plea for international unity against Russian President Vladimir Putin. But uncertainty surrounds how the war might unfold next year. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end the war and has thrown into doubt whether vital U.S. military support for Kyiv will continue. Trump’s lawyers rebuff DA's idea for upholding his hush money conviction, calling it 'absurd' NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers are again urging a judge to throw out his hush money conviction. In a court filing Friday, they balked at the prosecution’s “absurd” idea for preserving the verdict by treating the case the way some courts do when a defendant dies before sentencing. The Manhattan district attorney’s office is asking Judge Juan M. Merchan to “pretend as if one of the assassination attempts against President Trump had been successful,” Trump’s lawyers wrote in a blistering 23-page response. In court papers made public Tuesday, District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office proposed an array of options for keeping the historic conviction on the books after Trump’s lawyers filed paperwork earlier this month asking for the case to be dismissed. Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen's friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is likely to bring big changes to seafood, one of the oldest sectors of the U.S. economy. Some in the industry believe the returning president will be more responsive to its needs. Economic analysts paint a more complicated picture, as they fear Trump’s pending trade hostilities with major trading partners Canada and China could make an already pricy kind of protein more expensive. Conservationists also fear Trump’s emphasis on deregulation could jeopardize fish stocks already in peril. But many in the commercial fishing and seafood processing industries said they expect Trump to allow fishing in protected areas and crack down on offshore wind expansion. OpenAI's legal battle with Elon Musk reveals internal turmoil over avoiding AI 'dictatorship' A 7-year-old rivalry between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman over who should run OpenAI and best avoid an artificial intelligence ‘dictatorship’ is now heading to a federal judge as Musk seeks to halt the ChatGPT maker’s ongoing conversion into a for-profit company. Musk, an early OpenAI investor and board member, sued the artificial intelligence company earlier this year. Musk has since escalated the dispute, adding new claims and asking for a court order that would stop OpenAI’s plans to convert itself into a for-profit business more fully. OpenAI is filing its response Friday. Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paula Abdul and former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show. Abdul filed a notice of settlement of the case in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday. The lawsuit filed nearly a year ago had also accused Lythgoe of sexually assaulting Abdul after she left “American Idol” and became a judge on Lythgoe’s other competition show “So You Think You Can Dance.” Lythgoe said at the time that he was “shocked and saddened” by the allegations, which he called “an appalling smear.”Tyreek Hill sparks retirement rumors after cryptic social media postIf Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts is unavailable for their Week 17 tilt with the rival Dallas Cowboys, they'll at least have Kenny Pickett at their disposal. Hurts remains in concussion protocol while also dealing with a finger injury on his non-throwing hand. He did not practice on Thursday, but QB2 Pickett (ribs) was a full participant. Pickett told reporters after practice Thursday that he expects to be able to play. He "tested out some different things padding-wise" in anticipation of being on the field Sunday against visiting Dallas, when the Eagles can clinch the NFC East title with a victory. "It is what it is. Just something I'm going to have to deal with," Pickett said. "So, yeah, I'll be ready to go for Sunday." Hurts was injured last Sunday in the Eagles' loss to the Washington Commanders. His head hit the turf while being tackled by Frankie Luvu and Bobby Wagner. Hurts connected on just 1 of 4 passes for 11 yards before he exited the game. Pickett took over and produced 143 yards, one touchdown and one interception on 14-of-24 passing as Washington rallied to beat Philadelphia 36-33. It was later revealed that Pickett hurt his ribs during the game. "I think after a couple more days, getting a chance to kind of rest it a little bit more, go do some rehab, I'll be good for Sunday," Pickett said. The only other quarterback on the Eagles' roster is Tanner McKee, a sixth-round pick in 2023 who has yet to play a snap for them. Philadelphia signed quarterback Ian Book to the practice squad earlier Thursday. This article first appeared on Field Level Media and was syndicated with permission.
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Video Shows Police Officer Knocked to the Ground During Michigan-Ohio State BrawlColts need help for playoff shot, while Giants seek end to record skidCall the Midwife enthusiasts are gearing up for a storm of drama, thanks to new character Roger Noble, following his blossoming romance with Nurse Nancy Corrigan. As the festive season swept through Poplar, Nancy was battling feelings of isolation until fate led her to cross paths with Roger, a charismatic and quick-witted pharmaceutical salesman, at Dr Turner's practice. Their instant connection grew stronger when Roger made a return visit the next day, leading to an awkward yet charming flirtation that saw him pluck up the courage to ask Nancy out. Despite initially dismissing Roger's overtures, Nancy eventually warmed to the idea, although she harboured concerns about disclosing her single mother status to her beloved daughter Colette. Nancy, who had been preoccupied with her responsibilities as a midwife and raising Colette, found her love life on hold, but that's set to change dramatically. Their delightful date at the funfair concluded with a kiss and a humorous note when Roger injured his ankle, much to Nancy's amusement. The following day saw Roger turning up at Nonnatus House with flowers to thank Nancy, only to be met by Colette, who unexpectedly called out "mummy" towards Nancy, revealing a fact Nancy had yet to share. Witnessing Roger and Colette's cosiness, Nancy was overwhelmed and hastily left for work. Despite the setback, Roger, undaunted, invited her out again. After a bit of persistent charm, he succeeded in persuading them to accept his invitation. Roger's quickness to show deep affection for Nancy, after only a short acquaintance, raised eyebrows among the audience. Given Northern Ireland's rising tensions as the 1970s approach, some speculate that Roger's political ties may pose risks. On social media platform X, fans shared their apprehensions: "Why do I think Roger will be trouble for Nancy #CallTheMidwife." Another posed: "Nancy's beau has something to do with the Troubles, I sense, given we're in 1969. #callthemidwife." Agreement came from another: "I do not trust Nancy's new man #CallTheMidwife". And one more anxiously mentioned: "I hope Nancy's new fella isn't love bombing her #CallTheMidwife". Call the Midwife is available to watch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.None