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Fulham came from behind to beat neighbours Chelsea 2-1 after a 95th minute goal from substitute Rodrigo Muniz gave the visitors all three points in the Premier League on Thursday. It was Fulham’s first win at Stamford Bridge since 1979 and it put a dent in second-placed Chelsea’s title hopes as the hosts stay on 35 points, four points off the pace having played two games more than leaders Liverpool who host Leicester City later. Chelsea took the lead after 16 minutes when Cole Palmer danced past two defenders and slid the ball through Issa Diop’s legs into the bottom corner to score a classy goal. But Fulham’s second-half energy and determination paid off in the 82nd minute when Harry Wilson headed home from close range for the club’s first goal at Stamford Bridge since 2011. Muniz clinched all three points when he swept home a pass from Sasa Lukic in the dying moments of the match to take Fulham up to eighth with 28 points from 18 games. It was Chelsea’s first league loss since a 2-1 defeat on October 20 at Liverpool. BBCCencora Inc. stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitors
BBVA Argentina Is The Best 2025 Buy: Leveraging On Milei's MiracleA study of hot spots for collisions between ships and whales around the world, including Canadian waters, offers a map for measures to prevent the deadly strikes that could drive some species to extinction, one of the British Columbia-based authors says. Chloe Robinson said reported strikes represent a fraction of their true extent, and a lack of protection measures leaves whales vulnerable as global shipping expands. The study found shipping takes place across 92 per cent of the ranges for humpback, blue, fin and sperm whales worldwide, but measures to reduce vessel strikes have been implemented in less than seven per cent of high-risk areas. “That could really spell, you know, potential extinction for some of these species,” said Robinson,director of whales for Ocean Wise, a B.C.-based organization that provided data for the paper published in the peer-reviewed journal Science. “A recent study estimated anything up to 20,000 whales are killed a year through ship strikes, globally, and that’s just an estimate, a best-case estimate.” Robinson said she was surprised to see Swiftsure Bank, off the west coast of Vancouver Island, emerge as a risk hot spot for strikes of fin, blue and humpback whales. The area is a “migration highway” for humpbacks, she noted. The study also identified a hot spot for the same three species in the Gulf of St. Lawrence between Quebec, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. “This is something that Ocean Wise has been looking into because a lot of the management measures occur offshore and not sort of within the Gulf of St. Lawrence itself and even the St. Lawrence Seaway, (which) leads down to the Great Lakes,” she said. “That was a huge hot spot, which was really interesting for me.” Robinson said there have been smaller studies on the risk of ship strikes in different regions, but the study published Thursday is the first to map the distribution of the four whale species, using a variety of data sources, then compare it with the Automatic Identification System, a tool used for tracking vessels worldwide. “This was really the first of its kind to map these two on top of each other,” she said. The researchers found the highest levels of risk in the Indian, western North Pacific and Mediterranean, while it also identified high-risk areas in the eastern North Pacific, North and South Atlantic Ocean along with the South China Sea. The Southern Ocean was the only region that did not contain any ship-strike hot spots due to low levels of shipping, despite high use by whales, the study found. Robinson said the findings support a strong case for maritime authorities to adopt measures such as whale alert systems, speed limits and no-go zones. “We know where there are areas where there are lots of whales and lots of ships, so this is where we need to target for management,” she said in an interview. Robinson said Canada is home to many “eyes on the water” and researchers exploring innovative techniques for monitoring whales. But the country lacks mandatory mitigation measures, and it’s not alone. “Next to none of the measures globally are mandatory. So, having voluntary measures (is) great, provided people comply,” Robinson said. Ocean Wise launched an alert system in 2018 that notifies large vessels of the presence of whales in Pacific Northwest waters, and Robinson said about 80 per cent of mariners from Washington state up to Alaska have signed up. The WhaleReport alert system mainly functions in what she describes as “inshore” waters around busy ports in Seattle, Vancouver and Prince Rupert. The Port of Vancouver has also seen a high rate of compliance for its ECHO program, Robinson noted. The program encourages vessels to take voluntary steps, such as slowing down or staying farther away from whales, in order to reduce underwater noise and the potential for strikes in busy shipping areas. Robinson favours a multi-pronged approach to reducing ship strikes, but she said one single measure she believes could have a big impact would be equipping vessels with an infrared camera to detect whales within several kilometres. “Maybe some mariners ... respond better to knowing there 100 per cent is a whale 200 metres in front of your vessel, versus, ‘slow down, there might be a whale here.’” Robinson said such cameras can cost betweenUS$50,000 and $75,000. But the cost was a “drop in the bucket” of major companies’ profits, she said. The cameras also present a public-relations opportunity for businesses to advertise themselves as operating in a more whale-friendly manner, Robinson said. “I know people who have had to go and have therapy after killing a humpback whilst at the helm,” she added. “I think there’s a lot to be said (for) the long-term benefits of this kind of technology.” The study also found areas with lower traffic that could provide refuge for whales, especially with added protections. It shows the Arctic Ocean, for example, has very few high-risk areas for vessel strikes, and Robinson said some researchers view it as potential sanctuary. But without protections, Robinson said Arctic waters could become the next high-risk hot spot as sea ice melts with climate change, opening up shipping routes. “Knowing the plans to expand shipping routes into these areas to cut shipping time, make things faster, right through prime whale habitat, I think this is a really good opportunity to get ahead of the issue before it becomes an issue,” she said. Whales play crucial roles in their ecosystems, including cycling nutrients that support other species, and they’re a boon for tourism, Robinson said. They’re also “magical” creatures that people feel connected to, she said, and they remain vulnerable after many species were hunted to the brink of extinction. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 22, 2024.Houston Texans swoop for new wide receiver Diontae Johnson after Tank Dell's horrific injury vs Kansas City Chiefs READ MORE: Patrick Mahomes trolled Travis Kelce at Taylor Swift party By ERIC BLUM Published: 21:40 GMT, 23 December 2024 | Updated: 22:16 GMT, 23 December 2024 e-mail 76 shares View comments The Houston Texans have signed Diontae Johnson off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens , a few days after Baltimore put him up for grabs. The Texans were in need of another wideout after star Tank Dell suffered a season-ending leg injury against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. Dell suffered a torn ACL and a dislocated kneecap, needing to be carted off the field. The claim comes at an interesting time, as the Texans host the Ravens on Christmas Day, giving Johnson some insight to the first opponent with his new team, per ESPN. Johnson spent nearly a month with Baltimore before being suspended for conduct 'detrimental' to the team and ultimately, being released. Johnson was traded to the Panthers in March after five seasons with the Steelers. Now, he's on to his third team this year. The Houston Texans have signed WR Diontae Johnson off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens The Texans were in the market for a new wide receiver after Tank Dell suffered a leg injury The Texans have already won the AFC South, meaning they have at least three games remaining in the season. Read More Taylor Swift is the NFL's most famous WAG, but which other stars love to support their men? With Dell's injury, Houston is now without its top two wide receivers entering the season, as Stefon Diggs is already out with injury for the rest of the year as well. Entering Week 17's slate, the Texans and Ravens are slated to play in the postseason as the Nos 4 and 5 seeds in the AFC. Nico Collins is now far and away the team's top receiver, with Johnson likely now the Texans' No 2. Johnson will be a free agent after the season, meaning he is likely going to have to find a fifth team to play for in 2025. Houston Texans Kansas City Chiefs Share or comment on this article: Houston Texans swoop for new wide receiver Diontae Johnson after Tank Dell's horrific injury vs Kansas City Chiefs e-mail 76 shares Add comment
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From Toy Trains to Tablets: How Kids’ Christmas Gifts Changed Over 5 DecadesWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — First it was Canada, then the Panama Canal. Now, Donald Trump again wants Greenland. The president-elect is renewing unsuccessful calls he made during his first term for the U.S. to buy Greenland from Denmark, adding to the list of allied countries with which he’s picking fights even before taking office on Jan. 20. In a Sunday announcement naming his ambassador to Denmark, Trump wrote that, “For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.” Trump again having designs on Greenland comes after the president-elect suggested over the weekend that the U.S. could retake control of the Panama Canal if something isn’t done to ease rising shipping costs required for using the waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. He’s also been suggesting that Canada become the 51st U.S. state and referred to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as “governor” of the “Great State of Canada.” Stephen Farnsworth, a political science professor at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, said Trump tweaking friendly countries harkens back to an aggressive style he used during his days in business. “You ask something unreasonable and it’s more likely you can get something less unreasonable,” said Farnsworth, who is also author of the book “Presidential Communication and Character.” Greenland, the world’s largest island, sits between the Atlantic and Arctic oceans. It is 80% covered by an ice sheet and is home to a large U.S. military base. It gained home rule from Denmark in 1979 and its head of government, Múte Bourup Egede, suggested that Trump’s latest calls for U.S. control would be as meaningless as those made in his first term. “Greenland is ours. We are not for sale and will never be for sale,” he said in a statement. “We must not lose our years-long fight for freedom.” Trump canceled a 2019 visit to Denmark after his offer to buy Greenland was rejected by Copenhagen, and ultimately came to nothing. He also suggested Sunday that the U.S. is getting “ripped off” at the Panama Canal. “If the principles, both moral and legal, of this magnanimous gesture of giving are not followed, then we will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to the United States of America, in full, quickly and without question,” he said. Panama President José Raúl Mulino responded in a video that “every square meter of the canal belongs to Panama and will continue to,” but Trump fired back on his social media site, “We’ll see about that!” The president-elect also posted a picture of a U.S. flag planted in the canal zone under the phrase, “Welcome to the United States Canal!” The United States built the canal in the early 1900s but relinquished control to Panama on Dec. 31, 1999, under a treaty signed in 1977 by President Jimmy Carter. The canal depends on reservoirs that were hit by 2023 droughts that forced it to substantially reduce the number of daily slots for crossing ships. With fewer ships, administrators also increased the fees that shippers are charged to reserve slots to use the canal. The Greenland and Panama flareups followed Trump recently posting that “Canadians want Canada to become the 51st State” and offering an image of himself superimposed on a mountaintop surveying surrounding territory next to a Canadian flag. Trudeau suggested that Trump was joking about annexing his country, but the pair met recently at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Florida to discuss Trump’s threats to impose a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods. “Canada is not going to become part of the United States, but Trump’s comments are more about leveraging what he says to get concessions from Canada by putting Canada off balance, particularly given the precarious current political environment in Canada,” Farnsworth said. “Maybe claim a win on trade concessions, a tighter border or other things.” He said the situation is similar with Greenland. “What Trump wants is a win,” Farnsworth said. “And even if the American flag doesn’t raise over Greenland, Europeans may be more willing to say yes to something else because of the pressure.”
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The Philadelphia Phillies want another outfielder , preferably one who can mash left-handed pitching. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has repeatedly tried to find the perfect OF fit for the team but to no avail. The most recent OF acquisition, Austin Hays, had a forgetful tenure in a Phillies uniform after coming from the Baltimore Orioles at the 2024 MLB trade deadline. The former All-Star produced a .672 OPS with two home runs and six RBI in 22 games for Philadelphia. Philadelphia has lacked a right-handed hitter with pop to protect 1B/RF Bryce Harper in the lineup over the past few seasons. The Phillies desperately need another bat that can hit lefties after missing on several previous options. Few options exist on the free-agency market, but Dombrowski may be better off seeking a trade anyway. Here are three players the Phillies could pursue. Kyle Tucker | Houston Astros On Monday, Houston GM Dana Brown said the Astros would listen to offers on all players. Tucker, a three-time All-Star, is a left-handed hitter with a resume that includes a Silver Slugger and Gold Glove. On Tuesday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 reported the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs are interested in Tucker. The Phillies should join the mix. Tucker is on an expiring deal, so he’ll be a free agent after the season. Brent Rooker | Athletics Trade rumors tying outfielder Rooker to the Phillies have swirled since last season’s trade deadline. The 30-year-old’s power and hitting skills would be invaluable to any team. The factor that turned Philadelphia off ? Rooker isn’t a great fielder and is primarily a designated hitter — Kyle Schwarber already fulfills that role in Philly. The club may want to reconsider, as Rooker mashed 39 home runs last season with 112 RBI and isn’t a free agent until 2028. Brent Rooker hit a career-high 39 HR in 2024 What's in store for his 2025 season? pic.twitter.com/syPjCcuuzN Luis Robert Jr. | White Sox A potential Phillies deadline deal for Robert Jr. was also floated in 2024 but did not come to fruition. Playing in only 100 games, Robert had 14 home runs and 35 RBI and posted a .657 OPS last season. This was far off his All-Star campaign in 2023, when he had a .857 OPS and hit 38 homers and drove in 80 runs. Moreover, the 27-year-old is a Gold Glove winner and has a career .302/.367/.513 slash line against lefties. Robert has 2026 and 2027 team options. Any of these bats would upgrade the lineup considerably, but is Philadelphia willing to pay the price financially and talent-wise to land any of these players? Any of them would meet the team's needs and put Philadelphia squarely in contention again for the postseason in 2025.Which winter gloves for women should you buy? The skin on your hands can take some harsh punishment during cold weather. 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If you’re on your phone a lot, some gloves come with special material on the fingertips that lets you use touch screens without removing them. 9 best women’s winter gloves to buy Dimore Winter Gloves for Women These fashionable gloves are soft, comfortable and will help keep your hands warm through the fall and winter. They come with touch-screen technology that lets you use your smartphone while out in the cold without having to take your gloves off. Geyoga Elastic Cuff Winter Warm Fleece Gloves Equipped with an elastic cuff so they can slip under your jacket’s sleeve, these gloves create an insulating effect on your hands and wrist. The warm fleece line keeps your hands warm in winter, and the gloves are machine-washable. Trendoux Winter Gloves These black gloves are made with 50% conductive yarn on the fingertips so you can use your tablet or smartphone without taking off your gloves. 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Bodvera Thermal Insulation Fingerless Texting Wool Gloves These wool and acrylic gloves have a double-layered elastic cuff and are made with comfortable fabric that insulates your hands during cold snaps. They have flip-up fingertips for convenience, flexibility and style. Vislivin Full-Hand Women’s Gloves These lambskin gloves come in a high-end gift box, making them a lovely gift or treat for yourself or a loved one. The full-finger gloves let you operate a touch screen and the lambskin exterior provides grip for activities such as driving or cycling. Alepo Winter PU Leather Gloves for Women The cashmere lining in these gloves will keep hands nice and snug during cold snaps. The elegant design comes from the gloves’ leather outer lining, which is not only high-quality but soft and supple, too. Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change. 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A fake bomb threat at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Georgia home led to a deadly car crash with a police officer, authorities said. An unknown person messaged the police department in Rome, Ga., on Monday and claimed there was a pipe bomb in Greene’s mailbox , according to Atlanta Fox affiliate WAGA. Greene lives in the city about 55 miles northwest of Atlanta. As cops raced to the scene, a member of the local bomb squad crashed into another vehicle , USA Today reported. The unnamed officer struck Tammie Pickelsimer, 66, as she was pulling out of a parking lot, authorities said. Pickelsimer was rushed to a local hospital , where she succumbed to her injuries, according to CBS News. The officer did not suffer serious injuries in the wreck. “I’m heartsick right now,” Greene wrote Monday on social media . “My prayers are with Tammie Pickelsimer, her family, the officer who was injured, and the entire Rome Police Department.” Greene, known for her far-right views, loyalty to Donald Trump and outspoken nature , has been targeted multiple times by fake bomb threats and other swatting calls in the four years since she was elected to the House of Representatives. Federal investigators learned the latest threat came from a Russian IP address, WAGA reported. While the feds probe the bomb threat, Georgia State Patrol will investigate the deadly car crash. ©2024 New York Daily News. Visit nydailynews.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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