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NEW YORK — Stoli Group USA, the owner of the namesake vodka , has filed for bankruptcy as it struggled to contend with slowing demand for spirits, a major cyberattack that has snarled its operations and several years of fighting Russia in court. The company in its bankruptcy filing said it is “experiencing financial difficulties” and lists between $50 million and $100 million in liabilities. Stoli vodka and Kentucky Owl bourbon will continue to be available on store shelves while the company navigates the Chapter 11 process, which only pertains to its U.S. business. Until 2022, Stoli was sold as Stolichnaya in the United States, which loosely translates to “capital city” in Russian. The company shortened its title following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and boycotts against Russian-branded vodkas . Stoli Group’s founder, Russian-born billionaire Yuri Shefler, was exiled from that nation in 2000 because of his opposition to President Vladimir Putin. Intel announced on December 2 that CEO Pat Gelsinger has resigned after a difficult stint at the company. The once-dominant chipmaker’s stock cratered as it missed the AI boom and was surpassed by most of its rivals. Craig Barritt/Getty Images via CNN Newsource Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts The liquor has long been marketed as a Russian vodka, but its production facilities have been in Latvia for several decades. Stoli Group is a unit of Luxembourg-based SPI Group, which owns other spirit and wine brands. “The Stoli Group has been targeted by the Russian Federation since it was formed nearly 25 years ago,” said Stoli Group CEO Chris Caldwell in a statement. “Earlier this year the company and our owner were both named by the Russian state as ‘extremist groups working against Russia’s interests.’” Its ongoing legal battle with the Russia government has forced Stoli to “spend dozens of millions of dollars on this long-term court battle across the globe with the Russian authorities,” according to its court filing. Caldwell also said that Stoli’s global operations has been a “victim of a malicious cyber attack” that has forced the company to operate “entirely manually while the systems are rebuilt.” A slowdown in demand for alcohol has crushed several company’s bottom lines following the pandemic when people were stuck at home and stocked up. Stoli’s filings said that it has seen a “decline and softening of demand for alcohol and spirits products post-Covid and especially beginning in 2023 and continuing into 2024.” Stoli Group USA, maker of Stoli vodka, has filed for bankruptcy due to slowing demand for spirits, a major cyberattack, and ongoing legal battles with Russia. CheddarHydro Tech Irrigation Providing Irrigation Services to the Columbus, OH Area

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It’s an adage as old as the league itself. Get hot at the right time. You want to be playing your best football as the playoffs approach. The stretch run to the playoffs starts on Thanksgiving. For playoff-caliber teams, winning in December leads to winning in January. Matt LaFleur’s post-Thanksgiving record as coach of the Packers is as good as anyone could reasonably hope. The 2024 Packers continuing that success should lead to a deep run in the playoffs. Five Years of Late-Season Success Matt LaFleur became the head coach of the Green Bay Packers before the 2019 season. That 2019 team was 8-3 heading into Thanksgiving week but only had a +16-point differential. The standard complaint around that team was its record was schedule driven and they weren’t real contenders. That team finished the season 5-0, earned a bye, and would reach the NFC Championship Game. The 2020 season saw the NFL change its playoff format so only the best team in each conference would receive a bye. The 2020 Packers topped the NFC and earned that bye thanks to its 6-0 record after Thanksgiving. That team similarly reached the Conference final before succumbing to Tom Brady’s Buccaneers. Two seasons under the new format, two byes for Matt LaFleur’s Packers. The 2021 team won the first five games after the Thanksgiving holiday to run LaFleur’s post-Thanksgiving record to 16-0. The final win in that stretch clinched the bye and home-field advantage in the playoffs, leading LaFleur to rest his starters in the second half of the meaningless final game in Detroit. That meaningless game would become LaFleur’s first late-season loss but gave Jordan Love some valuable experience. The only season of LaFleur’s tenure that didn’t end in the playoffs was 2022. That team still gave itself a chance to get by going 4-1 in the first five games after Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, they couldn’t close the deal and ultimately dropped the finale to Detroit again. However, an 8-9 team finishing the season 4-2 still meant they were playing their best ball at the right time. The 2023 Packers returned to the playoffs on the strength of a 5-2 closing stretch. That team was 3-6 before winning the Sunday before Thanksgiving. That win was a springboard to a Thanksgiving Day win in Detroit. Subsequently, they beat the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs and consolidated the confidence they would need to drive into the playoffs and demolish the Cowboys in Dallas. Altogether, Matt LaFleur’s Packers teams have gone 25-5 in games played on or after Thanksgiving. If you translated that .833 winning percentage over a 17-game regular season, you’d have a 14-3 record. 30 games is almost two full seasons worth, so this is not a small sample size fluke. Super Bowl Teams Post-Thanksgiving To put in perspective how good LaFleur’s record is, consider how teams that reach the Super Bowl fare in post-Thanksgiving games. Since 2019 those teams are a combined 46-17. That translates to a .730 winning percentage. Matt LaFleur’s post-Thanksgiving record is significantly better than even the teams you would expect to have the best records if the adages are true. Kansas City has reached four of the five Super Bowls since 2019. Andy Reid’s Chiefs teams have a 20-5 record in post-Thanksgiving games in those four Super Bowl seasons. The great Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes combination has barely been as good as Matt LaFleur with Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love following Turkey Day. Applying to the Remaining Schedule The Packers have five games remaining in the regular season. If they continue winning games at the rate they have under LaFleur’s tenure, they would expect to win four of those games. That would make their final record 13-4. If three of those wins were to come against Detroit, Minnesota, and Chicago, the Packers would likely win the NFC North division and get their first playoff game at Lambeau Field . It’s unlikely they would be able to pass Philadelphia for home-field advantage and a first-round bye, but winning what may be the best division in the history of the league would be a major momentum-builder going into the post-season tournament. Pulling the Strings Ultimately, it’s the players who are on the field and winning games. They deserve their share of credit for this resounding success. But there’s too much success smoke here to think there isn’t a fire. LaFleur speaks frequently of his team’s “one-game mentality”. Perhaps that mentality keeps them focused on the task at hand instead of looking at a shrinking big picture. Perhaps there’s something else he’s telling the team or a different way he’s preparing the team late in the season. Maybe it’s something he does in the early season that manifests later. Whatever he’s doing, Matt LaFleaur’s post-Thanksgiving record is remarkable and should be appreciated as such. This article first appeared on PackersTalk.com and was syndicated with permission.

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The Current 23:56 What teens really think about social media Navigating the challenges of growing up — fitting in, self-image, relationships — can be tough, and filmmaker Lauren Greenfield captures what it's like for today's teens in a new documentary series, Social Studies . The project was inspired by Greenfield's own experience as a mother to two teenage sons. "As a parent, I was responding like, 'You're on too much [social media], can you get off?' to my kids. But, really, I had no idea what the language was, what the content was, what the positives and negatives were," Greenfield told The Current's Matt Galloway. "I think it is really relieving to kids for their parents to understand what they're going through. It opened up all new conversations for me with my sons." The five-part series follows a group of Los Angeles teens over the course of a school year, as they open up their lives and phones to offer a personal glimpse into how social media has impacted their childhood. Greenfield convinced the teens to give her full access to their phones, where she saw social media's impact on young minds in real time. "The wisdom of their observations, and their vulnerability in showing how it affects them is really what makes the series special," said Greenfield. Lauren Greenfield, centre, an Emmy award-winning filmmaker and photographer, speaks with teens featured in her documentary series Social Studies. (Lauren Greenfield/FX) The teens reveal that social media has its upsides and downsides. While it allows for creativity, connection and activism, it can also contribute to issues like an addiction to the apps and mental health challenges, says Greenfield. They feel the pressure to constantly engage with the apps in a never-ending cycle of chasing more likes have become a regular part of their daily lives, she said. Should social media come with a health warning, like cigarettes? Experts say it's a start Social media hurts girls' mental health and education potential, says UNESCO report Being a teenager has always involved seeking acceptance from peers, says Greenfield, but this desire is amplified by social media, where being popular can now mean going viral and being known by millions of people. "You feel pressure to ... [have] these different kinds of validations that the social apps give you, but also feeling really bad when that doesn't happen," said Greenfield. Brandys Evans, a registered clinical counselor in North Vancouver who works with teens and their families, says that parents are often upset by the amount of time their kids use social media. Like Greenfield, she believes we should explore the reasons behind their usage. "[Have] curiosity about why your teen is using the phone and learn about teens to provide the type of connection and interconnection that they need," said Evans. Acknowledging teens' needs Phones offer teens a sense of relief during an uncomfortable stage of their lives, says Evans. "The sense of self is very raw. Adolescence is known as a time when you start to build your identity. You're trying on different people, you're mimicking different people." Teens can use social media to quiet their emotional turmoil and gain validation for what they're going through, such as consuming content that reflects their experiences, she said. "Kids are going on and finding people who are talking the way they're feeling ... [they're] looking for something that reflects who [they] are," said Evans. Brandys Evans is a registered clinical counsellor and owner of Boomerang Counselling Centre based in North Vancouver. (Submitted by Brandys Evans ) Phones also help teens stay informed, keeping them updated on what's happening in their social circles so they can feel connected and part of the group. They can also keep up with the broader news, helping them fit in with the latest trends. "Everybody's wearing the Adidas sweatshirt this year. OK, I got to go get the Adidas sweatshirt. How are they talking? What's the words they're using? What words are they not using today?" Alison Bell, a registered clinical counselor based in Surrey, B.C., who works with teenagers and their families, sees the inseparable connection her own 14-year-old daughter has with her phone. She said if she were to ask her daughter if she'd like to spend more time with her friends instead of being on her phone, her daughter would reply, "Yeah, but I'm not giving up my phone." "She's very connected [because] that's how all the information is being brought to them," said Bell. Alison Bell is a registered clinical counselor and clinical director of Alison Bell & Associates Counselling Group based in Surrey, B.C. (Submitted by Alison Bell ) How do we support teens? Kids shouldn't be expected to regulate their own social media use, says Greenfield. Instead, she says adults should take collective action, such as banning phones in schools and establishing phone-free spaces, and be actively engaged in communication with their teens. "This should not be a battle where they're sneaking off to do it." In recent months, several Canadian provinces have implemented cellphone bans or restrictions in schools. Although the bans differ by jurisdiction, their common goal is to limit cellphone use in classrooms to reduce distractions and promote safe social media use. WATCH | How are the Canadian school cellphone bans playing out?: Schools across Canada banned cellphones this year. How's that going? 2 months ago Duration 1:58 With cellphone bans or restrictions now in place in schools across much of the country, reviews are mixed. Some students and teachers say it's helped with concentration, while others say it’s robbed kids of useful research tools. The Australian government recently passed the world's first ban on social media for children under 16, effective from late 2025. Platforms like Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok and Snapchat must prove they are taking "reasonable steps" to prevent underage users, or face fines of up to the equivalent of $44 million Cdn. Social media gets teens hooked while feeding aggression and impulsivity, and researchers think they Canadian parents are pledging to delay getting their kids smartphones. Here's why Evans questions if a ban is the solution. She says it should be less about controlling, and more about educating. "Be open to a conversation as your kids age, teach phone responsibility instead of phone control. Be open to conversation with your child as they're learning it, to show that they can manage it." "You need to take into consideration what it means to be a teenager, what's going on in the world of a teenager and how the phone is used to navigate that part of being a teenager."

Subscribe Search Search Sort by Relevance Title Date Subscribe ALBAWABA - As he welcomes pilgrims in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis, who has frequently advocated for international action on climate change according to AFP, will ride in an electric popemobile that German carmaker Mercedes-Benz brought to the Vatican on Wednesday. Also Read New Jaguar car leaked, its pink and bold Keeping with conventional papal aesthetics, the new popemobile has a pearl-white finish and is based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV. Important upgrades include a grasp bar for increased stability while standing and a heated, raised seat that provides improved sight during public appearances, Reuters reports. Additionally, the electric motor is tuned for low-speed operation, making it suitable for maneuvering around crowds while keeping an environmentally responsible stance. The CEO of Mercedes-Benz personally presents Pope Francis with his new fully electric Popemobile pic.twitter.com/D4tzTLBSgY — Catholic Sat (@CatholicSat) December 4, 2024 Ola Källenius, the CEO of Mercedes-Benz, called the endeavor a “special honor” for the firm, while speaking to Reuters, when he personally delivered the car to Pope Francis at the Vatican on Wednesday. Adding that in order to satisfy the Vatican's rigorous requirements, the custom popemobile required hundreds of hours of meticulous work to design. The Pope previously urged international cooperation in preserving the world in his 2015 encyclical Laudato Si, a demand he has since reaffirmed, AFP reports. by implementing the electric popemobile, the Vatican intends to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability and climate action. Since 1930, when Mercedes-Benz produced the Nurburg 460 Pullman for Pope Pius XI, marking the beginning of a long and illustrious history of the company's production of automobiles for the Holy See, according to CBS News. Over the course of many decades, the company has produced a number of vehicles that have become synonymous with prestige, such as the 600 Pullman Landaulet and several variants of the G-Class. During the reigns of Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI, the Mercedes-Benz M-Class was used to serve as popemobile. Although this is the first popemobile that is completely electric, the Vatican has previously experimented with electric cars. Pope Francis has sometimes traveled abroad in electric vehicles. Yet the new popemobile signifies a more official turn in papal transit toward environmentally friendly technology. The Vatican has not disclosed the vehicle's security features or the time of its formal launch. A passionate about the Gaming Industry with a career of over 5 years in the field, I write about current trends and news in the Game Development business and how it impact the industry and players. Laith has recently started a new position at Al Bawaba as a freelance business writer. Subscribe Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive updates and enhanced content Subscribe Now Subscribe Sign up to get Al Bawaba's exclusive celeb scoops and entertainment news Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive updates and enhanced content SubscribeDAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Israel carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advanced deeper into the country, a Syrian opposition war monitor said Tuesday, and the Israeli defense minister announced that his forces had destroyed Syria’s navy. Israel acknowledged pushing into a buffer zone inside Syria following the overthrow of President Bashar Assad. But it remained unclear if its soldiers had gone beyond that area, which was established more than 50 years ago. Israel denied that it was advancing on the Syrian capital of Damascus. The Israeli military said Tuesday that it carried out more than 350 strikes in Syria over the last 48 hours, hitting “most of the strategic weapons stockpiles” in the country to stop them from falling into the hands of extremists. The targets included air defense systems, military airfields, missile depots and dozens of weapons production sites in Damascus and other cities. Associated Press reporters in the capital heard heavy airstrikes overnight and into Tuesday morning. Israeli missile ships also simultaneously struck two Syrian navy facilities, where the military said 15 Syrian naval vessels were docked. Israel did not specify how many Syrian naval vessels it struck, but the private security firm Ambrey said it had seen evidence that at least six Soviet-era Syrian navy missile ships had been hit. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel intended to establish a demilitarized zone in southern Syria. Speaking at a navy base in Haifa, Katz said the army will create “defense zone free of weapons and terrorist threats in southern Syria, without a permanent Israeli presence, in order to prevent terrorism in Syria from taking root.” He gave few details on what that entailed, but warned Syria’s rebels that “whoever follows Assad’s path will end up like Assad. We will not allow an extremist Islamic terrorist entity to act against Israel.” In an area where so many geopolitical lines are packed closely together, any military movement can spark regional fears. It is barely 25 miles (60 kilometers) from Damascus to the buffer zone, and only a few more miles to Israeli territory. There was no immediate comment from the insurgent groups — led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS – that have taken control of much of the country. Their lightning advance brought an end to the Assad family’s half-century rule after nearly 14 years of civil war, leaving many questions about what comes next . Members of the ousted Syrian government will gradually transfer power to a new transitional cabinet headed by Mohammed al-Bashir, who reportedly headed the rebel alliance's “salvation government” in its southwest Syrian stronghold. Outgoing officials met for the first time Tuesday with al-Bashir, who told reporters that the transitional period would last until the beginning of March. Life in the capital is slowly returning to normal after the overthrow of Assad, who fled the country over the weekend and has been granted political asylum in Russia . Private banks reopened on instructions from the central bank, said Sadi Ahmad, who runs a branch in the upscale Abu Rummaneh neighborhood. He said all his employees returned to work. Shops also reopened in the city's ancient Hamidiyeh market, where armed men and civilians could be seen buying perfume and ice cream. A clothing shop owner, who asked not to be named for fear of retribution, said he hoped vendors would no longer have to pay bribes to security officials. At Bakdash, a famous ice cream shop, a poster outside read: “Welcome to the rebels of free Syria. Long live free Syria.” “Damascus is more beautiful now," said Maysoun Qurabi, who was shopping in the market. “It has a soul, and people feel at ease and secure.” Under Assad, she said, “people were hungry and scared. The regime was strong." Syrians across the city celebrated the fall of Assad, and hoped for an end to the relentless bribery demands that governed much of life. “We are happy to get rid of the corrupt regime," said Abdul-Jalil Diab, who was strolling through a square in western Damascus with his brothers. Diab said he was living in Jordan until the city fell, studying German in hopes of moving to Germany. Now he is reconsidering those plans. “The whole country feels better,” he said. In the immediate aftermath of Assad's fall, Israeli forces moved into a roughly 400-square-kilometer (155-square-mile) buffer zone inside Syria that was established after the 1973 Mideast war, a move it said was taken to prevent attacks on its citizens. Israel has a long history of seizing territory during wars with its neighbors and occupying it indefinitely , citing security concerns. Israel captured the Golan Heights from Syria in the 1967 Mideast war and annexed it in a move not recognized internationally, except by the United States. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which has closely tracked the conflict since the civil war erupted in 2011, said Israel has carried out more than 300 airstrikes across the country since the rebels overthrew Assad. The Observatory, and Beirut-based Mayadeen TV, which has reporters in Syria, said Israeli troops are advancing up the Syrian side of the border with Lebanon and had come within 25 kilometers (15 miles) of Damascus, which the Israeli military denied. Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani, an Israeli military spokesperson, said “reports circulating in the media about the alleged advancement of Israeli tanks towards Damascus are false.” He said Israeli troops are stationed within the buffer zone in order to protect Israel. Israel's military had previously said troops would enter the buffer zone “and several other places necessary for its defense.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later confirmed the airstrikes, saying they aimed to destroy the toppled government’s leftover “military capabilities,” and said Israel wants relations with the new government in Syria. He spoke in a video statement recorded after his first day of testimony in his corruption trial . Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia have condemned Israel’s incursion, accusing it of exploiting the disarray in Syria and violating international law. Turkey, which has been a main backer of the Syrian opposition to Assad, also condemned Israel’s advance. The Turkish Foreign Ministry accused Israel of“displaying a mentality of an occupier” at a time when the possibility of peace and stability had emerged in Syria. U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric on Monday said Israel's incursion constitutes a violation of the 1974 disengagement agreement and called on both Israel and Syria to uphold it. Mroue reported from Beirut. Associated Press writers Melanie Lidman in Tel Aviv, Israel, Sarah El Deeb in Damascus, Syria, and Suzan Fraser in Ankara, Turkey, contributed to this report. Follow the AP's Syria coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/syria

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Podeli : Belgrade University deans expressed strong support for the protesting students and condemned attacks and threats on the academic community. Students have been blockading several colleges for days, demanding accountability for the deaths of 15 people in the fall of a canopy roof at Novi Sad Railway Station and other things. “The University of Belgrade strongly supports students in their initial demands as self-aware, academic citizens, particularly highlighting our students’ readiness to respond to events of public and social significance,” a statement said after a meeting of the Extended Rector’s Collegium. It noted that the students clearly expressed concern for the state of society. “The University stands in defense of students and colleagues who are confronted with unacceptable media insults, physical attacks, and threats, as well as inadmissible rhetoric directed at the academic community. We condemn any actions by those who violently provoke reactions from students, collaborators, and teachers, while simultaneously strongly supporting the manner in which the integrity of the academic community is preserved,” it added. “We publicly appeal to all political players and the media to refrain from using student gatherings to achieve their goals, to respect the autonomy of the University, and the right of students to express their views,” the statement said. It said that students will not be punished for protesting, preserving the integrity of the academic community, their critical thinking and their actions as a vital part of society. “We expect students not to interfere with the conduct of the administrative affairs of the Rectorate and all members of the University,” it added. The statement demanded urgent action by the authorities to meet the students’ initial requests.Some Democrats are disturbed by the Hunter Biden pardon

The Jacksonville Jaguars placed quarterback Trevor Lawrence (concussion) on injured reserve Wednesday, likely ending his season after a vicious illegal hit in last week's loss to the Houston Texans. Lawrence, slammed in the head and neck by Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair after giving himself up, would be eligible to return Week 18. However, the 2-10 Jags are already eliminated from playoff contention. Mac Jones will start for the Jags this week against the Tennessee Titans. Al-Shaair, meanwhile, was suspended three games by the NFL on Tuesday. Lawrence, 25, has thrown for 2,045 yards, 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 10 starts this season. He also missed time with a left (non-throwing) shoulder injury. Lawrence was carrying the ball and went into a feet-first slide at Houston's 45-yard line during the second quarter of Sunday's game. Al-Shaair launched into him and delivered a forearm shot near the quarterback's head and shoulder. More from this section Multiple skirmishes erupted as Lawrence lay prone on the field. Al-Shaair was ejected, along with Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones. Lawrence immediately displayed the hand motion known as the fencing posture that is associated with traumatic brain injury. However, he was able to stand after being attended to briefly, and he sat up while being taken to the locker room on a cart. Al-Shaair took to social media Monday to apologize but the NFL was unmoved, announcing the three-game suspension on Tuesday. He is appealing. Al-Shaair, 27, is a repeat offender this season, having just been fined $11,255 for a late hit on Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard last week. He was also fined $11,817 for punching Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson in a Week 2 game. That came after a sideline skirmish that began after Al-Shaair hit Bears quarterback Caleb Williams late out of bounds but wasn't flagged. Lawrence has thrown for 13,815 yards, 69 TDs and 46 INTs since being selected No. 1 overall by the Jags in the 2021 draft out of Clemson. --Field Level MediaThe Pittsburgh Steelers have been desperate to effectively draft the cornerback position for several years. There have been many swings and misses throughout the 21st century, but an individual consistently mocked to the franchise throughout the 2023 pre-draft process was Joey Porter Jr. It was clear, coming out of Penn State, that the then-prospect made sense for the decision-makers in the Steel City. Head Coach Mike Tomlin loves familiarity, and the entire fan base is familiar with Porter's father. This made it a no-brainer to select the defender when he fell out of the first round and into the Steelers' lap. The scouting report on Porter was clear as he came out of college. Every team in the NFL knew he would be a physical, potential lockdown cornerback, but his hands are often involved from the moment the football is snapped. This led to scouts believing that he would draw several flags for both pass interference and defensive holding/illegal contact. That was proven more true than ever in Pittsburgh's Week 13 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Despite the victory for the Steelers, Porter was flagged six different times overall. Tomlin expressed that his top corner can be looked at as someone with a serial killer mentality , and that the coaching staff has no plans to try and change his style of play, despite the aggressiveness. Porter's tendencies could be tested even more so on Sunday in another divisional game versus the Cleveland Browns. Land Clark and his officiating crew are tasked with working the contest, and it just so happens that when it comes to defensive penalties, pass interference and holding are a mainstay in the group's repertoire. Additionally, Tomlin and his squad could even be at a disadvantage as the home team. Teams hosting games are expected to win more often than not at the NFL level. The advantage of playing in a home city shouldn't fly under the radar, but Clark's crew has somehow seen the opposing franchise win more often than the one at home. It's a very slight advantage, with each home team holding a winning percentage of just 48.87. On top of the tough draw for Porter, Jerry Jeudy is coming off an absolutely monster game against the Denver Broncos. The wideout had nine catches for 235 yards and a touchdown on Monday Night Football . The pass-catcher will look to build off of this and upset the Steelers once again on Sunday. Porter will likely be tasked with keeping him in check for the majority of the Browns' offensive snaps. Despite the loss, Jerry Jeudy put up a historic performance on Monday Night Football His 235 receiving yards are the most for an NFL player against his former team. pic.twitter.com/qtRPa2gLFQ Clark's officiating crew has called a combined 20 defensive pass interference and holding penalties. There are other trends to worry about such as the unit's desire to also call holding on the offensive side, but Porter has put a target on his back with a very handsy and aggressive style of play. This will be tested once again as the Steelers take on the Browns, and it appears as if Clark's crew will have no toleration for defenders attempting to get away with too much. Steelers Tolerating Porter's Penalties Due To His Domination Everywhere Else Porter has been incredible since he was drafted. Defensive backs are going to get flagged from time to time, and it's clear that Tomlin and the coaching staff have accepted that reality when it comes to Porter. Regardless of whether the yellow marker is thrown a couple times a game, the cornerback has allowed the defense to finally rely on a sole individual to guard a top receiver week in and week out. Clark's crew might not be interested in dealing with Porter on Sunday, however. Are you concerned with Porter's aggressive style of play? This article first appeared on SteelerNation.com and was syndicated with permission.How can Australia actually keep young people off social media and porn sites? A new trial will test 3 options

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NEW YORK — Stoli Group USA, the owner of the namesake vodka , has filed for bankruptcy as it struggled to contend with slowing demand for spirits, a major cyberattack that has snarled its operations and several years of fighting Russia in court. The company in its bankruptcy filing said it is “experiencing financial difficulties” and lists between $50 million and $100 million in liabilities. Stoli vodka and Kentucky Owl bourbon will continue to be available on store shelves while the company navigates the Chapter 11 process, which only pertains to its U.S. business. Until 2022, Stoli was sold as Stolichnaya in the United States, which loosely translates to “capital city” in Russian. The company shortened its title following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and boycotts against Russian-branded vodkas . Stoli Group’s founder, Russian-born billionaire Yuri Shefler, was exiled from that nation in 2000 because of his opposition to President Vladimir Putin. Intel announced on December 2 that CEO Pat Gelsinger has resigned after a difficult stint at the company. The once-dominant chipmaker’s stock cratered as it missed the AI boom and was surpassed by most of its rivals. The liquor has long been marketed as a Russian vodka, but its production facilities have been in Latvia for several decades. Stoli Group is a unit of Luxembourg-based SPI Group, which owns other spirit and wine brands. “The Stoli Group has been targeted by the Russian Federation since it was formed nearly 25 years ago,” said Stoli Group CEO Chris Caldwell in a statement. “Earlier this year the company and our owner were both named by the Russian state as ‘extremist groups working against Russia’s interests.’” Its ongoing legal battle with the Russia government has forced Stoli to “spend dozens of millions of dollars on this long-term court battle across the globe with the Russian authorities,” according to its court filing. Caldwell also said that Stoli’s global operations has been a “victim of a malicious cyber attack” that has forced the company to operate “entirely manually while the systems are rebuilt.” A slowdown in demand for alcohol has crushed several company’s bottom lines following the pandemic when people were stuck at home and stocked up. Stoli’s filings said that it has seen a “decline and softening of demand for alcohol and spirits products post-Covid and especially beginning in 2023 and continuing into 2024.” Stoli Group USA, maker of Stoli vodka, has filed for bankruptcy due to slowing demand for spirits, a major cyberattack, and ongoing legal battles with Russia. The-CNN-WireTM & © 2024 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved. Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly.