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NoneC.J. Stroud threw two interceptions, the defense gave up multiple big passing plays and Ka′imi Fairbairn missed a 28-yard field goal that would have tied it late in a 32-27 loss . “Just a disappointing loss for us,” coach DeMeco Ryans said. “We didn’t do anything well enough to win this game. Out of all the positives that we did have, there were way too many negatives, too many negative plays.” Jimmie Ward had a 65-yard interception return for a touchdown in the third quarter and the Texans tied a franchise record with eight sacks. Danielle Hunter led the group with a season-high three sacks and Will Anderson Jr. added two in his return after missing two games with an ankle injury. But the offense sputtered for most of the game as Joe Mixon was held to 22 yards on 14 carries. But Ryans refused to blame the offense for the loss. “Our offense did plenty," Ryans said. "They gave us enough points. On defense, we have to be able to stop them.” Chig Okonkwo grabbed a short pass and rumbled 70 yards for a touchdown to put the Titans (3-8) up 30-27 with 91⁄2 minutes remaining. Safety Eric Murray missed a tackle that would have stopped him near midfield. It was the last of three big passing plays the Titans had Sunday. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine got in front of the defense and was wide open for a 38-yard TD catch that made it 10-7 late in the first quarter. Calvin Ridley had a 63-yard reception that set up their next touchdown in the second. “It was just way too many negative plays,” Ryans said. “Defensively, unexplainable explosives for touchdowns. We didn’t play good across the board and that starts with me.” Despite this, the Texans (7-5) had a chance to tie it with less than two minutes remaining, but Fairbairn’s short field-goal attempt sailed wide left. He fell to the ground after the miss before getting up and slamming his helmet on the field. “The most frustrating part about it is out of all the bad things that happened, we still had a chance to finish the game,” Ryans said. “Everything that could go wrong, it went wrong. We still had a chance there to tie it up and finish the game, and we didn’t.” The Texans forced a three-and-out, but couldn’t move the ball after that and Harold Landry sacked Stroud in the end zone for a safety to make it 32-27 and allow Tennessee to snap a two-game skid. Stroud threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns, but his two interceptions Sunday give him five combined in the past three games. He now has more interceptions in 12 games this season (nine) than he had in 15 games as a rookie last season (five). “It’s no secret that I haven’t been playing well ... I’ve got to be harder on myself,” he said. “I’m not going to hold my head down. I know I can be a great player, but I’ve got to make better plays.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflSolutions must be found for communities which have lost their local news service and whose local democracy is at real risk, said the incoming president of the New Zealand Journalism Education Association (Jeanz). Auckland University of Technology senior lecturer Dr Greg Treadwell said recent closures of Aotearoa New Zealand news organisations, including dozens of local papers over the past few years, will hurt community resilience when, in the face of climate change, it’s never been needed more. “It’s simply not tenable in a democracy to leave these communities without verified local news and information,” said Treadwell. “Not only will democracy suffer as unverified information, including harmful disinformation, circulates in its place, but community identity and the resilience that comes with that identity will be lost.” Solutions had yet to be found but organisations such as the American Journalism Project were working on it, he said.

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Activating your credit card? Don’t skip the mobile wallet stepJust like Us , Fazit founders Aliett Buttelman and Nina LaBruna are still not over Taylor Swift wearing their glitter freckles at a recent Kansas City Chiefs game. After Swift, 34, donned the sparkly flecks while cheering on boyfriend Travis Kelce last month, Swifties have been going wild for the temporary tattoos — with no drop in sales in sight. “Sales haven’t slowed down at all,” Buttelman, 28, exclusively told Us Weekly on Thursday, November 21. “It’s been incredible to see the continued demand.” LaBruna, 28, added that their team was prepared for the boom, “so we never ran out of stock on our website.” To keep up with the demand in sales — thanks to Swift — our team has grown significantly, and we’re gearing up to launch in major retailers within the next month or two. It’s been a whirlwind!” On top of their sales increasing, Buttelman and LaBruna have seen more celebrities and fans sporting their product while out and about. “We got to attend the Eras Tour , and honestly, it felt like one in four people there was wearing our glitter freckles,” LaBruna gushed to Us , noting they’re still “freaking out” about Swift herself sporting the specks. “Seeing so many people rocking something we created — it’s surreal and so emotional.” LaBruna added that stars including Rita Ora and K-Pop star Lisa from BlackPink have also been spotted sporting the glistening makeup. If the co-founders could pick the next celebrity to wear the flecks, Simone Biles would be their “hands down” be their choice. “Whether she’s tumbling in them or wearing our orange patches to support her husband from the sidelines, that would be such a dream moment,” Buttelman told Us . While the LaBruna and Buttelman have seen the freckles at concerts and football games , they also gave Us major inspiration on how to style the accessory for the holidays. You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in Google News Check our latest news in Apple News “The silver, gold or red patches are perfect for instantly elevating a holiday look,” Buttelman explained, suggesting fans “pair them with a bold red lip and a sharp winged eyeliner for a super festive vibe!” Us Weekly ’s Senior Editor Crista Lacqua yours truly had the opportunity to try out the glitter freckles and even thought they were subtle enough for everyday use! Fans can shop the freckles at fazitbeauty.com .DALLAS (AP) — Max Fried and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $218 million, eight-year contract, the largest deal for a left-handed pitcher in baseball history, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the agreement, first reported by ESPN, was subject to a successful physical. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get updates and player profiles ahead of Friday's high school games, plus a recap Saturday with stories, photos, video Frequency: Seasonal Twice a week

Violence erupted in Mozambique’s major cities after the Constitutional Council confirmed Daniel Chapo’s victory in the disputed 9 October presidential elections, killing at least 21 people, including two police officers. Mozambique’s Interior Minister Pascoal Ronda told a news conference in Maputo on Tuesday that the unrest was triggered by the court’s announcement the day before. The wave of violence and looting was mainly led by young supporters of defeated candidate Venâncio Mondlane, who secured 24% of the vote, while Chapo won 65%. “In the last 24 hours, 236 acts of violence were recorded throughout the national territory that resulted in 21 deaths, of which two members of the police force also died,” Ronda said, adding that 13 civilians and 12 police were injured. According to the minister, 25 vehicles were set on fire, including two police vehicles, while 11 police subunits and a penitentiary were attacked and vandalised, and 86 prisoners were released. Footage circulating on various social media platforms showed protesters burning and looting shops in the capital Maputo and the city of Beira, where some city officials were reported to have fled the city. The Decide Electoral Platform, a Mozambican civil society group monitoring the elections, reported that over 150 people have been killed in protests since 21 October. Of these, 34 were killed between 4 and 10 December, with the protests showing no signs of easing. Human rights groups have criticised the Mozambican authorities for what they describe as a brutal crackdown on protests that began peacefully against the elections, which opposition parties claim were rigged. International observers have also reported irregularities in the vote. In response, the EU expressed deep concern over the post-election violence in the country. In an official statement, Brussels urged all parties to show “restraint” and avoid actions that could further heighten tensions. “We also call for accountability and justice to tackle instances of human rights violations,” said the EU, which sent a 180-member Electoral Observation Mission (EU EOM) to monitor the Mozambican elections, identifying several “irregularities”. “EU EOM noted irregularities during the counting of votes and unjustified alteration of election results. It called on the electoral bodies for the maximum transparency of the counting and tabulation process,” the statement added. Euronews

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state's product liability law prohibits counties from bringing public nuisance claims against national pharmaceutical chains as they did as part of national opioid litigation, a decision that could overturn a $650 million judgment against the pharmacies. An attorney for the counties called the decision “devastating.” Justices were largely unanimous in their interpretation of an arcane disagreement over the state law, which had emerged in a lawsuit brought by Lake and Trumbull counties outside Cleveland against CVS, Walgreens and Walmart. The counties won their initial lawsuit — and were awarded $650 million in damages by a federal judge in 2022 — but the pharmacies had disputed the court's reading of the Ohio Product Liability Act, which they said protected them from such sanctions. In an opinion written by Justice Joseph Deters, the court found that Ohio state lawmakers intended the law to prevent “all common law product liability causes of action" — even if they don't seek compensatory damages but merely “equitable relief” for the communities. “The plain language of the OPLA abrogates product-liability claims, including product-related public-nuisance claims seeking equitable relief,” he wrote. “We are constrained to interpret the statute as written, not according to our own personal policy preferences.” Two of the Republican-dominated court's Democratic justices disagreed on that one point, while concurring on the rest of the judgment. “Any award to abate a public nuisance like the opioid epidemic would certainly be substantial in size and scope, given that the claimed nuisance is both long-lasting and widespread,” Justice Melody Stewart wrote in an opinion joined by Justice Michael Donnelly. “But just because an abatement award is of substantial size and scope does not mean it transforms it into a compensatory-damages award.” In a statement, the plaintiffs' co-liaison counsel in the national opioid litigation, Peter Weinberger, of the Cleveland-based law firm Spangenberg Shibley & Liber, lamented the decision. “This ruling will have a devastating impact on communities and their ability to police corporate misconduct," he said. “We have used public nuisance claims across the country to obtain nearly $60 billion in opioid settlements, including nearly $1 billion in Ohio alone, and the Ohio Supreme Court’s ruling undermines the very legal basis that drove this result.” But Weinberger said Tuesday's ruling would not be the end, and that communities would continue to fight “through other legal avenues.” "We remain steadfast in our commitment to holding all responsible parties to account as this litigation continues nationwide,” he said. In his 2022 ruling, U.S. District Judge Dan Polster said that the money awarded to Lake and Trump counties would be used to the fight the opioid crisis. Attorneys at the time put the total price tag at $3.3 billion for the damage done. Lake County was to receive $306 million over 15 years. Trumbull County was to receive $344 million over the same period. Nearly $87 million was to be paid immediately to cover the first two years of payments. A jury returned a verdict in favor of the counties in November 2021, after a six-week trial. It was then left to the judge to decide how much the counties should receive. He heard testimony the next May to determine damages. The counties convinced the jury that the pharmacies played an outsized role in creating a public nuisance in the way they dispensed pain medication. It was the first time pharmacy companies completed a trial to defend themselves in a drug crisis that has killed a half-million Americans since 1999. Julie Carr Smyth, The Associated Press

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Irish Examiner journalist Sean Murray was among the winners at the An Post Irish Book Awards, which were announced this evening at the Convention Centre in Dublin. Murray and his co-authors Christine Bohan and Nicky Ryan took home the Listeners’ Choice Award for The Last Disco: The Story of the Stardust Tragedy. The Novel of the Year Award was won by Donal Ryan, while Sally Rooney won the Author of the Year Award. Author Paul Howard, best known for his Ross O’Carroll Kelly series, was given a Special Recognition Award to acknowledge his contribution to the Irish publishing industry over the past 25 years. His Ross books have sold over 1.5 million copies in Ireland and are critically acclaimed. Howard is also a playwright and the author of several non-fiction works, as well as a range of children's books. A four-time Irish Book Award winner, he has also ghost written a number of autobiographies and co-wrote Roddy Collin’s memoir The Rodfather. Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire and Dorothy Cashman, Clair Wills, Seán Ronayne, Molly Nic Céile, Paddy Donnelly and Kathleen Macadam are among the other winning authors at the awards. Children’s writer Martin Waddell was presented with the Bob Hughes Lifetime Achievement Award. Waddell is the first children’s writer to receive the award, and is one of the most popular and beloved authors in children’s fiction. He is best known for Owl Babies, illustrated by Patrick Benson, (1992) and the Little Bear books, illustrated by Barbara Firth. As the 2024 Lifetime Achievement honouree, Waddell joins a host of other distinguished recipients including Anne Enright, Sebastian Barry, Eavan Boland, Colm Tóibín and others. All previous winners of The Lifetime Achievement Award can be found at https://www.irishbookawards.ie/history/hall-of-fame/ First awarded in 2006, the An Post Irish Book Awards celebrate and promote Irish writing to the widest range of readers possible. Each year, the An Post Irish Book Awards bring together a vast community passionate about books – readers, authors, booksellers, publishers and librarians – to recognise the very best of new and established Irish writing talent. Larry Mac Hale, Chairperson of the An Post Irish Book Awards, said: “The An Post Irish Book Awards has firmly become a cornerstone of the Irish literary landscape, and we’re incredibly proud of the collaboration and passion that has driven its success - from readers and writers to publishers, booksellers, librarians, and our dedicated sponsors. “This past year has seen an exciting array of Irish books published, showcasing not only the voices of renowned authors, but also introducing fresh, exceptional talent who are enriching Ireland's literary tradition. “It is with great pleasure that we extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners of this year’s An Post Irish Book Awards.” Full list of winners for the ‘An Post Irish Book Awards 2024’ Best Irish-Published Book of the Year: The Irish Words You Should Know – Hector Ó hEochagáin (Gill Books) Biography of the Year: Nature Boy: A Journey of Birdsong and Belonging – Seán Ronayne (Hachette Books Ireland) History Book of the Year: Atlas of the Irish Civil War: New Perspectives - Hélène O’Keeffe, John Crowley, Donal Ó Drisceoil, John Borgonovo and Mike Murphy (Cork University Press) Non-Fiction Book of the Year: Missing Persons, Or My Grandmother’s Secrets – Clair Wills (Allen Lane, Penguin Random House) Novel of the Year: Heart, Be at Peace – Donal Ryan (Doubleday, Penguin Random House) Food & Drink Book of the Year: Irish Food History: A Companion - Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire & Dorothy Cashman (Royal Irish Academy) Lifestyle Book of the Year: Gaeilge i Mo Chroí - Irish In My Heart: Your Guide to Loving and Living the Irish Language – Molly Nic Céile (Hachette Books Ireland) Author of the Year: Sally Rooney Sports Book of the Year: Obsessed: The Autobiography – Johnny Sexton with Peter O’Reilly (Sandycove, Penguin) Gradam Love Leabhar Gaeilge Leabhar Ficsin Gaeilge na Bliana: Geansaithe Móra – Gearóidín Nic Cárthaigh (LeabhairCOMHAR) Children’s Book of the Year – Junior: The Golden Hare – Paddy Donnelly (The O’Brien Press) Children’s Book of the Year – Senior: Fia and the Last Snow Deer – Eilish Fisher, illustrated by Dermot Flynn (Puffin, Penguin Random House Children’s) Teen & Young Adult Book of the Year, in honour of John Treacy: Something’s About to Blow Up – Sam Blake (Gill Books) Crime Fiction Book of the Year: A Stranger in the Family – Jane Casey (Hemlock Press) Newcomer of the Year: The Coast Road – Alan Murrin (Bloomsbury Circus) Popular Fiction Book of the Year: Frankie – Graham Norton (Coronet) Special Recognition Award: Paul Howard Listeners’ Choice Award: The Last Disco: The Story of the Stardust Tragedy – Sean Murray, Christine Bohan and Nicky Ryan (Eriu) New Irish Writing Best Short Story: Valentine’s Day – Kathleen Macadam New Irish Writing Best Poetry: ‘Onionskin’ – Eilín de Paor Bookshop of the Year: Little Acorns Bookstore, Derry Check out our Books Hub where you will find the latest news, reviews, features, opinions and analysis on all things books from the Irish Examiner's team of specialist writers, columnists and contributors.New shoplifting data explains why they’re locking up the toothpaste

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Jurors in New Mexico have awarded a man more than $412 million in a medical malpractice case that involved a men’s health clinic that operates in several states. The man’s attorneys celebrated Monday’s verdict, saying they are hopeful it will prevent other men from falling victim to a scheme that involved fraud and what they described as dangerous penile injections. They said the jury award for punitive and compensatory damages is likely the largest in history for a medical malpractice case. The award follows a trial held in Albuquerque earlier this month that centered on allegations outlined in a lawsuit filed by the man's attorneys in 2020. NuMale Medical Center and company officials were named as defendants. According to the complaint, the man was 66 when he visited the clinic in 2017 in search of treatment for fatigue and weight loss. The clinic is accused of misdiagnosing him and unnecessarily treating him with “invasive erectile dysfunction shots” that caused irreversible damage. “This out of state medical corporation set up a fraudulent scheme to make millions off of conning old men by scaring them with a fake test,” Nick Rowley, the man's attorney, wrote in a social media post that detailed the verdict. Rowley went on to say that the scheme involved clinic workers telling patients they would have irreversible damage if they didn't agree to injections three times a week. NuMale Medical Center President Brad Palubicki said in a statement issued Tuesday that the company is committed to high-quality and safe patient care. He said NuMale disagrees with the verdict and intend to pursue all available legal remedies, including an appeal. A message seeking additional comment was left Wednesday with the company and its attorney. NuMale also has clinics in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, Nebraska, North Carolina and Wisconsin. According to court records, jurors found that fraudulent and negligent conduct by the defendants resulted in damages to the plaintiff. They also found that unconscionable conduct by the defendants violated the Unfair Practices Act.Chris Mubiru leads Northwestern State over North Alabama 71-58

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