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Former US President Jimmy Carter has died aged 100. Photo: Reuters “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love,” said Chip Carter, the former president’s son. “My brothers, sister, and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.” A Democrat, he served as president from January 1977 to January 1981 after defeating incumbent Republican President Gerald Ford in the 1976 US election. Carter was swept from office four years later in an electoral landslide as voters embraced Republican challenger Ronald Reagan, the former actor and California governor. Carter lived longer after his term in office than any other US president. Along the way, he earned a reputation as a better former president than he was a president - a status he readily acknowledged. His one-term presidency was marked by the highs of the 1978 Camp David accords between Israel and Egypt, bringing some stability to the Middle East. But it was dogged by an economy in recession, persistent unpopularity and the embarrassment of the Iran hostage crisis that consumed his final 444 days in office. In recent years, Carter had experienced several health issues including melanoma that spread to his liver and brain. Carter decided to receive hospice care in February 2023 instead of undergoing additional medical intervention. His wife, Rosalynn Carter, died on November 19, 2023, at age 96. He looked frail when he attended her memorial service and funeral in a wheelchair. Carter left office profoundly unpopular but worked energetically for decades on humanitarian causes. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 in recognition of his "untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development." Carter had been a centrist as governor of Georgia with populist tendencies when he moved into the White House as the 39th US president. He was a Washington outsider at a time when America was still reeling from the Watergate scandal that led Republican Richard Nixon to resign as president in 1974 and elevated Ford from vice president. "I'm Jimmy Carter and I'm running for president. I will never lie to you," Carter promised with an ear-to-ear smile. Asked to assess his presidency, Carter said in a 1991 documentary: "The biggest failure we had was a political failure. I never was able to convince the American people that I was a forceful and strong leader." Despite his difficulties in office, Carter had few rivals for accomplishments as a former president. He gained global acclaim as a tireless human rights advocate, a voice for the disenfranchised and a leader in the fight against hunger and poverty, winning the respect that eluded him in the White House. Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his efforts to promote human rights and resolve conflicts around the world, from Ethiopia and Eritrea to Bosnia and Haiti. His Carter Center in Atlanta sent international election-monitoring delegations to polls around the world. A Southern Baptist Sunday school teacher since his teens, Carter brought a strong sense of morality to the presidency, speaking openly about his religious faith. He also sought to take some pomp out of an increasingly imperial presidency - walking, rather than riding in a limousine, in his 1977 inauguration parade. The Middle East was the focus of Carter's foreign policy. The 1979 Egypt-Israel peace treaty, based on the 1978 Camp David accords, ended a state of war between the two neighbors. Carter brought Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin to the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland for talks. Later, as the accords seemed to be unraveling, Carter saved the day by flying to Cairo and Jerusalem for personal shuttle diplomacy. The treaty provided for Israeli withdrawal from Egypt's Sinai Peninsula and establishment of diplomatic relations. Begin and Sadat each won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1978. By the 1980 election, the overriding issues were double-digit inflation, interest rates that exceeded 20% and soaring gas prices, as well as the Iran hostage crisis that brought humiliation to America. These issues marred Carter's presidency and undermined his chances of winning a second term. HOSTAGE CRISIS On November 4, 1979, revolutionaries devoted to Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini had stormed the US Embassy in Tehran, seized the Americans present and demanded the return of the ousted shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who was backed by the United States and was being treated in a US hospital. The American public initially rallied behind Carter. But his support faded in April 1980 when a commando raid failed to rescue the hostages, with eight US soldiers killed in an aircraft accident in the Iranian desert. Carter's final ignominy was that Iran held the 52 hostages until minutes after Reagan took his oath of office on January 20, 1981, to replace Carter, then released the planes carrying them to freedom. In another crisis, Carter protested the former Soviet Union's 1979 invasion of Afghanistan by boycotting the 1980 Olympics in Moscow. He also asked the US Senate to defer consideration of a major nuclear arms accord with Moscow. Unswayed, the Soviets remained in Afghanistan for a decade. Carter won narrow Senate approval in 1978 of a treaty to transfer the Panama Canal to the control of Panama despite critics who argued the waterway was vital to American security. He also completed negotiations on full US ties with China. Carter created two new US Cabinet departments - education and energy. Amid high gas prices, he said America's "energy crisis" was "the moral equivalent of war" and urged the country to embrace conservation. "Ours is the most wasteful nation on earth," he told Americans in 1977. In 1979, Carter delivered what became known as his "malaise" speech to the nation, although he never used that word. "After listening to the American people I have been reminded again that all the legislation in the world can't fix what's wrong with America," he said in his televised address. "The threat is nearly invisible in ordinary ways. It is a crisis of confidence. It is a crisis that strikes at the very heart and soul and spirit of our national will. The erosion of our confidence in the future is threatening to destroy the social and the political fabric of America." As president, the strait-laced Carter was embarrassed by the behavior of his hard-drinking younger brother, Billy Carter, who had boasted: "I got a red neck, white socks, and Blue Ribbon beer." 'THERE YOU GO AGAIN' Jimmy Carter withstood a challenge from Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy for the 1980 Democratic presidential nomination but was politically diminished heading into his general election battle against a vigorous Republican adversary. Reagan, the conservative who projected an image of strength, kept Carter off balance during their debates before the November 1980 election. Reagan dismissively told Carter, "There you go again," when the Republican challenger felt the president had misrepresented Reagan's views during one debate. Carter lost the 1980 election to Reagan, who won 44 of the 50 states and amassed an Electoral College landslide. James Earl Carter Jr was born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia, one of four children of a farmer and shopkeeper. He graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1946, served in the nuclear submarine program and left to manage the family peanut farming business. He married his wife, Rosalynn, in 1946, a union he called "the most important thing in my life." They had three sons and a daughter. Carter became a millionaire, a Georgia state legislator and Georgia's governor from 1971 to 1975. He mounted an underdog bid for the 1976 Democratic presidential nomination, and out-hustled his rivals for the right to face Ford in the general election. With Walter Mondale as his vice presidential running mate, Carter was given a boost by a major Ford gaffe during one of their debates. Ford said that "there is no Soviet domination of Eastern Europe and there never will be under a Ford administration," despite decades of just such domination. Carter edged Ford in the election, even though Ford actually won more states - 27 to Carter's 23. Not all of Carter's post-presidential work was appreciated. Former President George W Bush and his father, former President George HW Bush, both Republicans, were said to have been displeased by Carter's freelance diplomacy in Iraq and elsewhere. In 2004, Carter called the Iraq war launched in 2003 by the younger Bush one of the most "gross and damaging mistakes our nation ever made." He called George W Bush's administration "the worst in history" and said Vice President Dick Cheney was "a disaster for our country." In 2019, Carter questioned Republican Donald Trump's legitimacy as president, saying "he was put into office because the Russians interfered on his behalf." Trump responded by calling Carter "a terrible president." Carter also made trips to communist North Korea. A 1994 visit defused a nuclear crisis, as President Kim Il Sung agreed to freeze his nuclear program in exchange for resumed dialogue with the United States. That led to a deal in which North Korea, in return for aid, promised not to restart its nuclear reactor or reprocess the plant's spent fuel. But Carter irked Democratic President Bill Clinton's administration by announcing the deal with North Korea's leader without first checking with Washington. In 2010, Carter won the release of an American sentenced to eight years hard labor for illegally entering North Korea. Carter wrote more than two dozen books, ranging from a presidential memoir to a children's book and poetry, as well as works about religious faith and diplomacy. His book "Faith: A Journey for All," was published in 2018.UCLA women’s basketball earns first-ever No. 1 ranking in weekly AP poll
Windward – Ami Daniel, Lord John Browne and Matan Peled PR pic , an Israeli predictive maritime intelligence company listed on the London Stock Exchange, is being acquired by U.S. investment firm in a $270 million deal, a 47% premium on last closing price. The acquisition, contingent upon Windward shareholder approval, is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2025. FTV Capital has secured irrevocable commitments from shareholders representing approximately 63% of Windward’s outstanding shares to vote in favor of the acquisition. A publicly traded company on the London Stock Exchange since December 2021, Windward is a pioneering Maritime AI company offering a comprehensive platform for risk management and maritime domain awareness. Windward’s intelligence solution, MARINT, is already in wide use by Security, Intelligence and Law Enforcement agencies worldwide, who use Windward’s data and insights to preemptively identify threats before they reach their shores. The funding by Horizons Ventures, Aleph and other financial investors will enable Windward to expand its deep learning capabilities via its unique data platform – the Windward Mind – and to operationalize FORESEA, its finance solution. “This marks an exciting next step in the evolution of Windward, providing the opportunity to build upon our first mover advantage in maritime generative AI through accelerated innovation and greater market reach,” said Ami Daniel, Chief Executive Officer of Windward. “We are incredibly proud of the growth we have achieved while on the AIM market, and our ability to adapt and incorporate evolving technology, specifically generative AI. We are truly grateful for our shareholders’ support to date, providing us with the funding to expand our offering, enter new markets and continuously create exciting new products. With the success of that investment evident in our accelerated growth rate and bigger scale, now is the time to replicate that success across additional geographic markets. In addition, being US-owned is expected to facilitate expedited penetration and growth in the US market.”
Tim Osborne, of Livermore, in grey, fences with Chris Schmaling, of Standish, on Saturday at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth. Katie Langley/Portland Press Herald CAPE ELIZABETH — If you were walking in Fort Williams Park on Saturday afternoon, you might have noticed about a dozen medieval warriors engaged in heated fencing matches. The “citizens” of the Province of Malagentia — the local chapter of a national group of historical hobbyists and reenactors — hold regular meetups to fence and explore all facets of life in the Middle Ages. For many, the draw is more than the period-accurate garb or the thrill of beating their enemies in battle. “I like the sword fighting, but it’s the friends you meet along the way — it really is. It’s a really good community,” said a Waterboro-based participant who goes by the name Camille Des Jardins. “We didn’t fit in other places, and we fit here.” Greg Tremblay, of Boston, agreed. “(It’s) community — 100%,” said Tremblay, who plays under the name Gavin Kent. Malagentia is the local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism, or SCA, a group founded in 1966 with a focus on learning about and recreating the Middle Ages and Renaissance eras in the modern age. Most members have their own niche interests in the group, from traditional fencing practices to the Dutch masters of art. “Our goal is to educate people and encourage the exploration of things within that life. How did people cook? How did they dress? How did they make their swords?” said Collette d’Avingnon (her SCA name), of Biddeford. In addition to fencing and weaponry, players can take up activities like medieval dance, painting, cooking, woodworking, calligraphy and more. Des Jardins has the role of fencing instructor in the group. An SCA member for about 25 years, she dons a purple Elizabethan period-inspired outfit and armor. “I started fencing in college, and fencing is kind of the gateway for a lot of people,” Des Jardins said. “For years, I did nothing but fence, then I realized there’s other things. So now that I get involved, there’s dancing, there’s cooking, I do artwork.” Seth Wilhelm of Westbrook holding up a hockey jersey with the fencing chapter’s Malagentia seal. Katie Langley/Portland Press Herald Fencing practice meets each week at Payson Park in Portland in the summer months, and during winter at the Sullivan Gym at the University of Southern Maine. The friendly competition uses rapiers and daggers that are blunted at the end, so no one gets hurt. Touch your opponent’s limb, they can no longer use it. Hit them in an important artery, and they’re “dead.” Chris Schmaling, of Standish, who goes by Q in the SCA world, went up against Tim Osborne (also known as Rwuan), of Livermore. For Schmaling, SCA is a family affair. “My daughter has been doing this since she was 2 days old,” said Schmaling, who has been role-playing for about 25 years. Eli Parsons, of Portland, is a newcomer in the group. Parsons said he was hooked as soon as someone handed him a sword. “After COVID, I was looking for some kind of social club, something to get out and go do something,” Parsons said. “I happened to hear there was a sword fighting practice going on every Tuesday and I was like, ‘Let me check it out.’” Whether you’ve been in the organization for two decades or two days, SCA aims to be welcoming to all. “One thing that we really pride ourselves in is being accepting of people, so this is a place where anybody, it doesn’t matter where you come from, what you do ... we want you to come here and play and explore and feel safe doing so,” D’Avingnon said. We invite you to add your comments. We encourage a thoughtful exchange of ideas and information on this website. By joining the conversation, you are agreeing to our commenting policy and terms of use . More information is found on our FAQs . You can modify your screen name here . Comments are managed by our staff during regular business hours Monday through Friday as well as limited hours on Saturday and Sunday. Comments held for moderation outside of those hours may take longer to approve. Please sign into your Press Herald account to participate in conversations below. If you do not have an account, you can register or subscribe . Questions? Please see our FAQs . Your commenting screen name has been updated. Send questions/comments to the editors. « Previous
BRIGHTON – Killing penalties is Nikita Zadorov ‘s business. And business is good. The 6-foot-6, 248-pound defenseman got to show off his special team’s side, Thursday night at TD Garden. The rugged Russian put his formidable frame to good use, dishing out four hits, while supplying vital special teams play, as the Bruins shutout the Utah Hockey Club, 1-0. It was a must-win game for Boston, who were still reeling after a sluggish 8-9-3 start, which forced a coaching change. Jim Montgomery was fired on Tuesday, with longtime assistant coach Joe Sacco taking over. the team responded and are now lookign to take that all important next step in their on-ice progression. “Our team had a good game,” said Zadorov. “I thought we came in hot with passion. I think that’s what we’ve been missing the first 20 games. We played a really strict defensive game, and didn’t give up much. We really didn’t have much, but our power play stepped in big, got a big goal for us and we got a W.” One thing is for sure, Zadorov is relishing his new role on the special team’s unit. The blueliner is filling in for Hampus Lindholm, who was sidelined with a lower body injury two weeks ago. The added responsibility has given him an added incentive to excel. “I love killing.” said Zadorov. “I think that’s really important. It gets me going. It’s a pleasure when you see the trust of the coaches in that particular (area). We did a pretty good job (Thursday) against two skilled units. Obviously, there were a lot of bounces going against us in the past, on the PK especially. It’s important to be good in that during the game, because it gives you a chance to win some hockey games.” Zadorov maintained a highly physical presence throughout Thursday’s contest. He registered a game-high five hits, blocking a shot and covering 19:51 of ice time. He tied Elias Lindholm for second in penalty killing time at 6:46. Only defenseman Charlie McAvoy logged more minutes. In his first 21 games with the Bruins this season, the big defenseman has no goal and five assists. He’s currently third on the team with 60 hits, trailing only Mark Kastelic and Trent Frederic, while leading the team with 46 penalty minutes. “He was physical,” said Sacco. “I thought his PK was good last night. He’s been paired on the top pair with Brandon (Carlo) with Hampus out. I thought his reads were good on the kill. He had a good stick and brought a physical presence to the game. That’s what we’re looking for. Someone to step up physically and open the back end. He was one of those guys, (Kastelic) was the other.” The win was an all important first step in rebuilding the team’s confidence. Something they hope to build on as they travel to Detroit for a Saturday showdown with the Red Wings. “Same mentality, same mindset,” said Zadorov. “Go up there, work hard, help each other, stay connected. There’s been a lot of talk the past 48 hours. I thought we responded well. We can only improve from that.” Montgomery’s sudden dismissal put the team on notice. The big defenseman hopes to be part of the solution as they move forward. “At the end of the day it’s a business,” said Zadorov. “The team wasn’t playing well. We weren’t where we were supposed to be. Something had to change. It’s where we’re at right now.” Looking back on the team’s lackluster start, the defenseman feels they need to reestablish themselves. “I thought we were playing soft the first 20 games,” said Zadorov. “I don’t think that’s Boston Bruins hockey. That’s not what the fans expect from us. We’ve got to look at our fans. They respect hard work and toughness. That’s the message I got and the guys as well, to bring it on a nightly basis. If we do that we’re going to become a hard team to play against. Good things will happen.” Zadorov is no stranger to Sacco. He first played under him as assistant coach with the Buffalo Sabres in 2012-13, before reuniting as associate coach with the Bruins this season. “An assistant coach and head coach is two different jobs,” said Zadorov. “An assistant is a little more polite, a bit more on the player’s side. As the head coach, sometimes you have to be direct, be hard. He’s respectful. He’s been in the organization for 10 years. It’s a pleasure to play for him for sure.” Drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round (16 th overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, Zadorov is entering his 12 th NHL season. His previous stops included Colorado, Chicago, Calgary and Vancouver. He was one of Bruin general manager Don Sweeney’s big free agent signings, inking the defenseman to a six-year $30 million contract. As the season started, Zadorov endured his ups and downs. At his best, the hulking blueliner could be an intimidating presence the hits like a fright train. His reputation preceded him, with officials handing him an inordinate number of penalties. “It always happens at the start of the year,” said Zadorov. “The referees have long summers, we have long summers... The penalties weren’t great, but I think we’ve been pretty good in the past 10 games. We try to stay out of the box. Just taking necessary penalties where we can. Sometimes games go that way. That’s why we have special teams to do their jobs.” If anything, the bruising Bruins blueliner is doing his best to play with a level of controlled chaos. He’s hoping to fire up his team in his own unique way. “I’m an emotional guy,” said Zadorov. “I’m trying to keep things loose in the room all the time. But when I do that too much before the game it affects my performance. I get too excited and lose my focus from my personal game. I just have to find that balance to be a voice in the room and help the team, especially as a new guy here. I’m getting settled. Getting to know the guys, getting them to know me, so they can take it the right way. I’m a pretty direct person. Sometimes it takes time to understand me. I just want to find that middle (ground), bring joy to the room and the excitement to go compete and try to win hockey games.” This article first appeared on Boston Hockey Now and was syndicated with permission.NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Coach Brian Callahan is sticking with Mason Rudolph at quarterback for a second straight game to see if the Tennessee Titans can build on the veteran who's played in four of their highest scoring games this season. Callahan said Tuesday that he thinks Rudolph earned another chance to play despite a 38-30 loss to Indianapolis. “Obviously the one interception was probably his only really poor moment," Callahan said. "The rest of it was pretty well executed on his part and operated in a drop-back passing game and had to fight his way back through it. And it was good to see, so we’ll let him take another crack at it.” Rudolph is 2-4 in the six games he's played in this season. That includes coming in for an injured Will Levis on Sept. 30 in a 31-12 win at Miami , and he tried to rally the Titans in a turnover-plagued 37-27 loss to Cincinnati before being selected as the starter last week. Rudolph, who is in Tennessee on a one-year deal, was 23 of 34 for 252 yards with two touchdown passes and three interceptions. One went off running back Tony Pollard's hands with the final pick coming on the last play of the game after Rudolph led a rally from a 38-7 deficit in the final 18 minutes. Rudolph's ability to avoid sacks is a key piece of sticking with him over Levis, the 33rd pick overall in the 2023 draft. The quarterbacks' stats are similar with Rudolph having eight TD passes and eight interceptions, completing 63.8% of his passes with a 78.8 passer rating. That’s similar to Levis completing 63.7% of his passes with 12 TD passes and 12 interceptions. But Levis has been sacked 40 times compared to just seven for Rudolph. “He’s got the ability to avoid the negative play when it comes to sacks," Callahan said of Rudolph. “He gets the ball out. He knows where to go with it quickly.” That means Rudolph gets a chance Sunday when the Titans (3-12) visit the Jacksonville Jaguars (3-12) to see if he can guide the offense to more than the six points Levis managed against their AFC South rival in a 10-6 loss on Dec. 8 in Nashville. Rudolph said he knows he put the Titans defense in a bad spot with some turnovers. "I’m ready to prove that I can take care of the ball better and keep scoring points,” Rudolph said. The Titans held a walk-through Tuesday with Callahan giving the team Wednesday off for Christmas. An injury report won't be released until Wednesday, and Callahan said it'll likely be lengthy. RG Dillon Radunz, who was knocked out of last week's game with an injury, will be on that report. Lineman Jaelyn Duncan, who hurt a hamstring badly enough early in his first start at right tackle Oct. 20 that he wound up on injured reserve , will be available. Callahan said he is excited to see Duncan play. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflMbappe, Vinicius and Bellingham on target as Real Madrid beats Atalanta 3-2. Liverpool wins again
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Luke Altmyer found Pat Bryant for a catch-and-run, 40-yard touchdown pass with 4 seconds left, sending No. 24 Illinois to a wild 38-31 victory over Rutgers on Saturday. Illinois (8-3, 5-3 Big Ten) was down 31-30 when it sent long kicker Ethan Moczulski out for a desperation 58-yard field goal with 14 seconds to go. Rutgers coach Greg Schiano then called for a timeout right before Moczulski’s attempt was wide left and about 15 yards short. After the missed field goal was waved off by the timeout, Illinois coach Bret Bielema sent his offense back on the field. Altmyer hit Bryant on an in cut on the left side at the 22, and he continued across the field and scored untouched in a game that featured three lead changes in the final 3:07. Rutgers (6-5, 3-5) gave up a safety on the final kickoff return, throwing a ball out of bounds in the end zone as players passed it around hoping for a miracle touchdown. Altmyer was 12-of-26 passing for 249 yards and two touchdowns. Bryant finished with seven receptions for 197 yards. Altmeyer put Illinois in front with a 30-yard TD run with 3:07 to go. He passed to Josh McCray on the 2-point conversion, making it 30-24. Rutgers responded with a 10-play, 65-yard drive. Athan Kaliakmanis had a 15-yard run on fourth down. He passed to running back Kyle Manangai for a 13-yard TD with 1:08 remaining. Illinois then drove 75 yards in eight plays for the unexpected win. Kaliakmanis was 18 for 36 for 174 yards and two touchdowns. He also had 13 carries for 84 yards and two TDs. Monangai had a career-high 28 carries for 122 yards. Kaliakmanis found Ian Strong for a 2-yard touchdown in the final seconds of the first half, and he scored on a 1-yard run to lift Rutgers to a 24-15 lead early in the fourth quarter. Illinois responded with Aidan Laughery’s 8-yard TD run, setting up the roller-coaster finish. The start of the second half was delayed because of a scrum between the teams. There were no punches thrown and the officials called penalties on both schools. Monangai’s day Monangai become the third player in Rutgers history to rush for 3,000 yards when he picked up 4 on a third-and-1 carry early in the second quarter. The defending conference rushing champion joins Ray Rice and Terrell Willis in hitting the mark. The takeaway Illinois: The great finish keeps the Illini in line for its first nine-win season since 2007 and a prestigious bowl game this season. Rutgers: The Scarlet Knights were seconds away from their first in-conference three-game win streak since joining the Big Ten in 2014. Up next Illinois: At Northwestern next Saturday. Rutgers: At Michigan State next Saturday. ___ AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll Copyright 2024 The Associated Press . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Aston Villa 3-2 RB Leipzig (11 Dec, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPNMy Special Aflac Duck® lands in the Sacramento Valley
Jefferson keeps seeing double as Vikings aim to stay focused on overall offensive productionCrafts galore at the 43rd IITF 2024 The annual India International Trade Fair has returned to the capital and the fest continues to highlight Indian handicraft, handloom and artsianal brilliance from across the country. Organised by ITPO, at Bharat Mandapam , the event is drawing thousands of visitors daily. Indian and international crafts are being loved by people From witnessing live demonstrations of folk arts like tikuli from Bihar and Kashmiri kaani weaving on the loom, to shopping artsy decor and stocking up handloom shawls from Gujarat and Himachal, the fair is a celebration of India's craft heritage. Assembly Election Results Election Results 2024 Live Updates Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 Live Updates Jharkhand Assembly Election Results 2024 Live Updates Kashmiri artisan showcases kaani weaving on the loom Maharashtra Jharkhand Maharashtra Alliance View i Party View Seats: 288 L + W Majority: 145 BJP+ 219 MVA 51 OTH 18 Leads + Wins : 288 / 288 BJP+ LEADING Jharkhand Alliance View i Party View Seats: 81 L + W Majority: 41 INDIA 52 NDA 27 OTH 2 Leads + Wins : 81 / 81 INDIA LEADING Source: PValue Artist Anjana Dutta has displayed her works at the fair Made by the secretion of the lac insect, Jharkhand's lah (lacquer) bangle craft is a part of the state's cultural tapestry. From painted bangles to sequined ones, colourful lah bangles are available at the fair, on till Nov 27. The pavilion also had women selling ragi snacks, artists selling tribal huslis and more. Lah bangles from Jharkhand Apart from Indian state pavilions, 11 countries including Afghanistan, Tunisia, Thailand, Korea, Turkey have showcased their products Turkish crafts on display Gujarat pavilion boasts of beautiful shawls Tunisian potters have showcased ceramic articles with colourful geometrical designs and Turkish traders have displayed as array of handmade Turkish mosaic lamps with vibrant patterns of Moroccan glass Bihar pavilion walls are adorned with Madhubani and Manjusha art Famous for dates, logari and gurbandi almonds, dried fruits like peaches, figs and papaya, the Afghanistan stall draws many visitors like every year Afghan stalls have dry fruits and dried fruit varities Arunachal Pradesh artisans have displayed embroidered hoops, bunches of naturally dried flowers and more Crochet charm takes over IITF 2024 Handcrafted lamps, made of macrame and pinewood, can add warmth to your space Macrame lamps made by artists from Kerala Adorned with Mandhubani and Manjusha art on the walls, Bihar's pavilion celebrates its folk arts like tikuli, sikki grass crafts and filigree silver craft An artisan demonstrates sikki craft at Bihar pavilion Odisha's colourful, handwoven sabai grass wall accents, baskets, organisers are on offer Orissa's sabai grass craft - perfect to style your walls From Kolkata's jute art dolls to the Gujarat pavilion showcasing a variety of textiles like ajrakh, kutchi and tangalia shawls, the fair has a huge variety in handicrafts and handloom. Shoppers say I've been visiting IITF with my mom since college, and she’s been attending since 1984! It’s a vibrant showcase of India’s culture, blending social, and cultural advancements—a true mini-India. We always look forward to Kashmir's shawls, Northeast’s handmade woollens, state sarees, and global pavilions like Thailand, Turkey, and Afghanistan, says Harshita, a visitor Shibori stolesThe Tennessee Titans are showing signs of growing tougher. This time, they shook off eight sacks and three turnovers to stave off a third straight losing season for at least another week. The Titans not only scored the game-winning touchdown on a one-play drive in the fourth quarter, they also came up with back-to-back sacks. The second led to a safety, clinching a 32-27 win over the AFC South-leading Houston Texans. First-year coach Brian Callahan called how the Titans (3-8) responded crucial validation in the NFL where the only grading system is wins and losses. “We finally get a chance against a really good team on the road in the division to show what we’re made of,” Callahan said. “This is the team we think we’re capable of being. It’s the team that I’ve believed in all year long.” Running back Tony Pollard says the Titans have learned some important lessons that only come from fighting through adversity. They’ve had lots of that, which can wear out teams this late in the season. “Eventually, they’ll start turning over,” Pollard said. What’s working The offense. The Titans scored a season high in points and topped their game average with 20 points by halftime. Better yet was quarterback Will Levis both starting and finishing his first win of the season. Levis also completed his first 11 passes and connected with seven different receivers. Levis finished with 278 yards passing and threw two touchdown passes. Pollard also ran for 119 yards as the Titans played keep-away, holding the ball for more than 34 minutes. They finished with four plays of 27 yards or longer with Levis responsible for the three longest. The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . What needs help Special teams. Coordinator Colt Anderson has been under pressure, which didn’t ease after the Texans gave up an 80-yard return on the opening kickoff. The Titans then gave up a TD on the first play from scrimmage — only the fourth time that has happened in the NFL since 2000 and first since the Chargers in Week 7 in 2018. It didn’t get better as rookie Jha’quan Jackson fumbled a punt recovered by Houston near midfield in the third quarter. The Titans allowed only a field goal. But special teams allowed the Texans to average 36.8 yards per kickoff return. Punter Ryan Stonehouse had a net average of 45.2 yards as he made up for a 38-yarder that counts as a shank for him with a 62-yarder early in the fourth to help flip the field. Stock up Tight end Chig Okonkwo. The fourth-round draft pick in 2022 scored a 70-yard catch-and-run touchdown that was the longest catch of his career. That one TD catch had more yards than Okonkwo had managed in any of his previous 44 games. It was enough as the game-winning TD. Stock down Levis completed his first 11 passes. He’s completed 67.9% of his passes in his past three starts with five TD passes with only two interceptions with a 107.2 passer rating. Callahan likes those signs of improvement. “We definitely got to get the sack numbers down. ... We can’t give up eight sacks a game and feel like it’s going to be good enough,” Callahan said. The second-year quarterback has to be more aware of pressure to avoid sacks. The Titans offensive line hasn’t helped much, but Levis took a beating, being sacked eight times by Houston. He’s now been sacked 20 times in three straight starts since returning from a sprained AC joint in his right, throwing shoulder. He also had his third pick-6 this season. Injuries The Titans played Houston without starting safety Amari Hooker because of illness. Callahan said they will open the window for CB Chidobe Awuzie to practice in a possible return from injured reserve. Key number 35 — The number of times Levis has been sacked in eight games this season or more than all but three NFL quarterbacks. One of those? Houston’s C.J. Stroud, who was sacked for a safety to clinch Tennessee’s road win. Next steps A road win over the AFC South leader and defending champion could provide the confidence boost the Titans needed. They wrap up a two-game road swing by visiting Washington (7-5), which has lost three straight. The Titans play four of the final five inside the AFC South where their faint hope of reaching the postseason lies even as fans root for a high draft pick. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
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Mumbai, Nov 23 (IANS): Most of the state elections are now over, and the market may find stability as government spending will improve in the coming months to meet the FY25 capex target, market experts said on Saturday. The Indian benchmark indices recouped the current week’s losses on Friday with a strong bounce back as investors used the bargain opportunity to accumulate beaten-down stocks. Sensex closed at 79,117.11 this week after gaining 1,961.32 points, or 2.54 per cent, and Nifty closed at 23,907.25 with a gain of 557.35 points, or 2.39 per cent. The rally in financial stocks and strong US labour market data were among the factors that drove the Sensex and Nifty up more than 2 per cent. A rally in blue-chip bank stocks also helped the benchmark indices jump in Friday's trade. “Many of the blue chips are available at below-average valuations, while meaningful corrections in mid- and small-cap indices provide an opportunity for broad-based momentum,” said experts. Sectors like realty, FMCG, auto, consumption, banks, and IT gained more than 2 per cent According to Krishna Appala from Capitalmind Research, opportunities exist in specific sectors and broader themes that hold long-term potential, particularly in areas that have experienced significant price adjustments but remain fundamentally strong. “Investors are cautiously adding to positions in areas that offer greater clarity on earnings visibility, especially where the longer-term structural story remains intact. While patience is essential, the sector's adjusted valuations make it an area worth monitoring closely,” Appala maintained. In the broader market, corrections are creating opportunities to accumulate quality stocks with strong fundamentals and resilience to macroeconomic pressures. Despite global challenges, India's long-term growth story remains compelling. "Investors should focus on sectors aligned with structural themes such as urbanisation, infrastructure, and consumption growth. Strategic portfolio adjustments, disciplined investing, and a long-term perspective are critical to navigating the current environment," said experts. On Friday, all sectoral indices ended in the green with Nifty IT surging over 3 per cent. Buying emerged at lower levels in blue-chip stocks causing several index heavy-weights to gain significantly. "On Monday, the market will react to the outcome of state assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand along with other global triggers including developments in the Russia-Ukraine war," said Siddhartha Khemka, Head - Research, Wealth Management, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.DALLAS (AP) — The Washington Nationals will have the No. 1 overall pick in the amateur draft next summer after winning the lottery in a drawing of ping-pong balls at the winter meetings Tuesday. Unlike last year, when the Nationals were ineligible after initially coming out with the top spot, they will get to make the first pick in July in Atlanta, the site of the All-Star Game. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nico Iamaleava threw for 209 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 10 Tennessee to a 56-0 victory over UTEP on Saturday. The Volunteers (9-2) overcame a sluggish start to roll up the impressive win. Both teams were scoreless in the first quarter, but Tennessee found its rhythm. Grad student receiver Bru McCoy, who hadn't caught a touchdown pass this season, had two. Peyton Lewis also ran for two scores. Tennessee's defensive line, which had no sacks in last week's loss to Georgia, had three against the Miners. UTEP (2-9) struggled with two missed field goals and three turnovers. Tennessee's offense came alive with 28 points in the second quarter. In the final four drives of the quarter, Iamaleava completed 11 of 12 passes for 146 yards and touchdowns to Squirrel White, Ethan Davis and McCoy. UTEP was the dominant team in the first quarter. Tennessee managed just 37 offensive yards and, thanks to an interception near the end zone and a missed field goal by the Miners, both teams were scoreless after 15 minutes. POLL IMPLICATIONS Tennessee’s convincing victory, coupled with losses by Mississippi and Indiana, should put the Volunteers in a good position when the next College Football Playoff poll is released. The Vols were ranked No. 11 going into this week’s games. THE TAKEAWAY UTEP: The Miners will head into a very winnable game against New Mexico State having won two of their last five games. First-year coach Scotty Walden will try to build on that success in the offseason to help enhance his roster. Tennessee: Even a lopsided win won’t carry much weight where it means the most — in the College Football Playoff rankings. The Vols will have to rely on a convincing win against Vanderbilt next week, a team that has shown a lot of improvement this season, to help their standing for those coveted spots. UP NEXT UTEP: The Miners will finish their season at New Mexico State Saturday. Tennessee: The Vols will finish their regular season at Vanderbilt next Saturday. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballWhich board games are best? Even with technology taking over much of our day-to-day lives, board games still offer quality entertainment that can’t be beaten. Of course, the popular board games of today are a far cry from the games your parents grew up playing. Board games are perfect for encouraging your family to work together or for bringing your group of friends around the table for an evening. If you’d like to start up a weekly game night, let this helpful list of the most popular board games be your guide. Utter Nonsense Ages 8+ This game will have every player rolling in stitches with each ridiculous phrase that’s uttered. Combine crazy accents and hilarious phrases to impress the Nonsense Judge and win the round. The player with the highest number of wins ultimately wins the game, but the true fun of this card game is listening to your fellow players trying to say some of the most entertaining phrases of all time. This game is perfect for game nights or parties. Speak Out Ages 8+ This hilarious game is perfect if you have teenagers or are hosting a party with all adults. To play, you insert a mouthpiece that alters the sound of your speech, making every word sound silly. Set the timer and read one of the phrases on the cards and try to help your teammate guess what you’re saying. Speak Out easily provides hours of fun that even grandparents will love. Escape Room in a Box Ages 13+ What’s the next best thing to trying to break out of a room? Escape Room in a Box, of course. This thrilling, immersive game involves solving 2D and 3D puzzles in order to prevent a mad scientist from turning you and your friends or family into werewolves. Work together to escape your fate and use Amazon Alexa to enhance the experience. Codenames Ages 14+ This fun strategy game is perfect for anyone with teenagers. Form two teams and select a spymaster on each team. Using clues, spymasters try to help their teammates find all 25 of the agents they’re in contact with, hopefully without selecting the other team’s agents or running into the deadly assassin. This innovative game offers a challenging and rewarding time working together. Harry Potter Clue Ages 9+ Excite your kids on game night with this modern twist on a classic. Play as six recognizable Hogwarts characters — Harry, Hermione, Ron, Luna, Ginny or Neville — to solve the mystery behind a fellow student’s disappearance. It’s up to you to figure out who attacked the student, what bewitching spell they used and where it occurred. Watch out for the Dark Mark, moving staircases and secret passages as you travel along in this magical family game. Pandemic Ages 8+ If you’ve ever wanted to save humanity from a deadly outbreak, you’ll love spending an hour playing Pandemic. You and your teammates must fight to contain four deadly diseases threatening the human race. Players must learn to work with their teammates to control outbreak hotspots and treat diseases. Win the game by curing all diseases without wiping out humanity first. Catan Ages 10+ This tactical 60-minute game will push your imagination to its limits as you embark on a journey across Catan. Acquire crucial resources as you travel, build roads, buildings, and cities, and be wary of the ruthless robber and other players halting you on your own road. Through careful trading and clever decisions, you can lead your travelers to victory in this role-playing game of limitless possibilities. Play again and again. Every game is different. Ticket to Ride Ages 8+ Train lovers will enjoy this innovative board game which has won numerous awards. This cross-country train adventure game mimics the concept of traveling around the world in 80 days. Collect train cars and claim railways across the country. Players earn the most points by establishing long train routes and connecting distant cities. Each game takes roughly 30 to 40 minutes to complete, and every adventure is different. 5 Second Rule Ages 10+ This quick-paced game gives each player five seconds to name items on a certain topic. Although the topics are objectively easy —“Name 3 Mountains,” “Name 3 Types of Hats” or “Name 3 Super Heroes,” the pressure of the time crunch is likely to put you on edge. Race the clock and remain composed to win this game. 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Former U.S. President Bill Clinton wished his supporters a “happy and healthy holiday season” after being discharged from the hospital. The former president, 78, was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center, in the Washington area, on Monday after developing a fever, Clinton’s deputy chief of staff Angel Ureña wrote on X, adding that he remained “in good spirits.” In an update on Tuesday, Ureña said that Clinton had been discharged after being treated for the flu. “He and his family are deeply grateful for the exceptional care provided by the team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and are touched by the kind messages and well wishes he received,” he wrote. “He sends his warmest wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season to all.” Clinton was at home in Washington when he was taken to the hospital, CNN reported previously. The former president was hospitalized with a non-Covid infection that spread to the blood stream in 2021. He also has a history of cardiac issues, requiring a stent to open an artery in 2010 and a quadruple bypass heart surgery in 2004. Throughout the fall, Clinton campaigned on behalf of fellow Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris in her ultimately unsuccessful race against Donald Trump . On the trail, Clinton hammered Trump and made the occasional joke about his own age. “Two days ago I turned 78 – the oldest man in my family,” Clinton told the Democratic National Convention in August. “And the only personal vanity I want to assert, is that I’m still younger than Donald Trump.” “[H]ow does Donald Trump use his voice? Mostly to talk about himself—his vengeance, vendettas, complaints, conspiracies,” the former president added. “The next time you hear him, don’t count the lies, count the I’s. He’s like the tenor warming up before the opera: me, me, me, me.” Clinton’s name also surfaced during lighter fare this year, when actor Gwyneth Paltrow told the long-running YouTube series Hot Ones that Clinton very publicly fell asleep during a screening of her 1996 film Emma at the White House. “True – he was snoring right in front of me,” Paltrow said . In November, Clinton published a memoir, Citizen , about his time in public life after leaving the presidency. He was the 42nd president of the United States, and served two terms, holding the White House from 1993 to 2001. Clinton, who took office at the end of the Cold War, was the first president from the Baby Boom generation, and the first Democrat to serve two terms since Franklin D. Roosevelt. He’s remembered for steering the party towards centrism on issues ranging from the welfare state to criminal justice . His time in office was marked by both considerable achievements, including a booming economy, and personal scandals. Clinton was the second president in U.S. history to be impeached , after lying about the affair he had with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. He was ultimately acquitted in the Senate and remained in office. After leaving office, both Bill Clinton and former First Lady Hillary Clinton pursued public service. Hillary Clinton served as a U.S. senator for New York then Secretary of State during the Obama administration, while Bill Clinton remained active as a key figure within the Democratic party, and worked on global affairs through the Clinton Global Initiative.
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Former US President Jimmy Carter has died aged 100. Photo: Reuters “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love,” said Chip Carter, the former president’s son. “My brothers, sister, and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.” A Democrat, he served as president from January 1977 to January 1981 after defeating incumbent Republican President Gerald Ford in the 1976 US election. Carter was swept from office four years later in an electoral landslide as voters embraced Republican challenger Ronald Reagan, the former actor and California governor. Carter lived longer after his term in office than any other US president. Along the way, he earned a reputation as a better former president than he was a president - a status he readily acknowledged. His one-term presidency was marked by the highs of the 1978 Camp David accords between Israel and Egypt, bringing some stability to the Middle East. But it was dogged by an economy in recession, persistent unpopularity and the embarrassment of the Iran hostage crisis that consumed his final 444 days in office. In recent years, Carter had experienced several health issues including melanoma that spread to his liver and brain. Carter decided to receive hospice care in February 2023 instead of undergoing additional medical intervention. His wife, Rosalynn Carter, died on November 19, 2023, at age 96. He looked frail when he attended her memorial service and funeral in a wheelchair. Carter left office profoundly unpopular but worked energetically for decades on humanitarian causes. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 in recognition of his "untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development." Carter had been a centrist as governor of Georgia with populist tendencies when he moved into the White House as the 39th US president. He was a Washington outsider at a time when America was still reeling from the Watergate scandal that led Republican Richard Nixon to resign as president in 1974 and elevated Ford from vice president. "I'm Jimmy Carter and I'm running for president. I will never lie to you," Carter promised with an ear-to-ear smile. Asked to assess his presidency, Carter said in a 1991 documentary: "The biggest failure we had was a political failure. I never was able to convince the American people that I was a forceful and strong leader." Despite his difficulties in office, Carter had few rivals for accomplishments as a former president. He gained global acclaim as a tireless human rights advocate, a voice for the disenfranchised and a leader in the fight against hunger and poverty, winning the respect that eluded him in the White House. Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his efforts to promote human rights and resolve conflicts around the world, from Ethiopia and Eritrea to Bosnia and Haiti. His Carter Center in Atlanta sent international election-monitoring delegations to polls around the world. A Southern Baptist Sunday school teacher since his teens, Carter brought a strong sense of morality to the presidency, speaking openly about his religious faith. He also sought to take some pomp out of an increasingly imperial presidency - walking, rather than riding in a limousine, in his 1977 inauguration parade. The Middle East was the focus of Carter's foreign policy. The 1979 Egypt-Israel peace treaty, based on the 1978 Camp David accords, ended a state of war between the two neighbors. Carter brought Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin to the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland for talks. Later, as the accords seemed to be unraveling, Carter saved the day by flying to Cairo and Jerusalem for personal shuttle diplomacy. The treaty provided for Israeli withdrawal from Egypt's Sinai Peninsula and establishment of diplomatic relations. Begin and Sadat each won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1978. By the 1980 election, the overriding issues were double-digit inflation, interest rates that exceeded 20% and soaring gas prices, as well as the Iran hostage crisis that brought humiliation to America. These issues marred Carter's presidency and undermined his chances of winning a second term. HOSTAGE CRISIS On November 4, 1979, revolutionaries devoted to Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini had stormed the US Embassy in Tehran, seized the Americans present and demanded the return of the ousted shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who was backed by the United States and was being treated in a US hospital. The American public initially rallied behind Carter. But his support faded in April 1980 when a commando raid failed to rescue the hostages, with eight US soldiers killed in an aircraft accident in the Iranian desert. Carter's final ignominy was that Iran held the 52 hostages until minutes after Reagan took his oath of office on January 20, 1981, to replace Carter, then released the planes carrying them to freedom. In another crisis, Carter protested the former Soviet Union's 1979 invasion of Afghanistan by boycotting the 1980 Olympics in Moscow. He also asked the US Senate to defer consideration of a major nuclear arms accord with Moscow. Unswayed, the Soviets remained in Afghanistan for a decade. Carter won narrow Senate approval in 1978 of a treaty to transfer the Panama Canal to the control of Panama despite critics who argued the waterway was vital to American security. He also completed negotiations on full US ties with China. Carter created two new US Cabinet departments - education and energy. Amid high gas prices, he said America's "energy crisis" was "the moral equivalent of war" and urged the country to embrace conservation. "Ours is the most wasteful nation on earth," he told Americans in 1977. In 1979, Carter delivered what became known as his "malaise" speech to the nation, although he never used that word. "After listening to the American people I have been reminded again that all the legislation in the world can't fix what's wrong with America," he said in his televised address. "The threat is nearly invisible in ordinary ways. It is a crisis of confidence. It is a crisis that strikes at the very heart and soul and spirit of our national will. The erosion of our confidence in the future is threatening to destroy the social and the political fabric of America." As president, the strait-laced Carter was embarrassed by the behavior of his hard-drinking younger brother, Billy Carter, who had boasted: "I got a red neck, white socks, and Blue Ribbon beer." 'THERE YOU GO AGAIN' Jimmy Carter withstood a challenge from Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy for the 1980 Democratic presidential nomination but was politically diminished heading into his general election battle against a vigorous Republican adversary. Reagan, the conservative who projected an image of strength, kept Carter off balance during their debates before the November 1980 election. Reagan dismissively told Carter, "There you go again," when the Republican challenger felt the president had misrepresented Reagan's views during one debate. Carter lost the 1980 election to Reagan, who won 44 of the 50 states and amassed an Electoral College landslide. James Earl Carter Jr was born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia, one of four children of a farmer and shopkeeper. He graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1946, served in the nuclear submarine program and left to manage the family peanut farming business. He married his wife, Rosalynn, in 1946, a union he called "the most important thing in my life." They had three sons and a daughter. Carter became a millionaire, a Georgia state legislator and Georgia's governor from 1971 to 1975. He mounted an underdog bid for the 1976 Democratic presidential nomination, and out-hustled his rivals for the right to face Ford in the general election. With Walter Mondale as his vice presidential running mate, Carter was given a boost by a major Ford gaffe during one of their debates. Ford said that "there is no Soviet domination of Eastern Europe and there never will be under a Ford administration," despite decades of just such domination. Carter edged Ford in the election, even though Ford actually won more states - 27 to Carter's 23. Not all of Carter's post-presidential work was appreciated. Former President George W Bush and his father, former President George HW Bush, both Republicans, were said to have been displeased by Carter's freelance diplomacy in Iraq and elsewhere. In 2004, Carter called the Iraq war launched in 2003 by the younger Bush one of the most "gross and damaging mistakes our nation ever made." He called George W Bush's administration "the worst in history" and said Vice President Dick Cheney was "a disaster for our country." In 2019, Carter questioned Republican Donald Trump's legitimacy as president, saying "he was put into office because the Russians interfered on his behalf." Trump responded by calling Carter "a terrible president." Carter also made trips to communist North Korea. A 1994 visit defused a nuclear crisis, as President Kim Il Sung agreed to freeze his nuclear program in exchange for resumed dialogue with the United States. That led to a deal in which North Korea, in return for aid, promised not to restart its nuclear reactor or reprocess the plant's spent fuel. But Carter irked Democratic President Bill Clinton's administration by announcing the deal with North Korea's leader without first checking with Washington. In 2010, Carter won the release of an American sentenced to eight years hard labor for illegally entering North Korea. Carter wrote more than two dozen books, ranging from a presidential memoir to a children's book and poetry, as well as works about religious faith and diplomacy. His book "Faith: A Journey for All," was published in 2018.UCLA women’s basketball earns first-ever No. 1 ranking in weekly AP poll
Windward – Ami Daniel, Lord John Browne and Matan Peled PR pic , an Israeli predictive maritime intelligence company listed on the London Stock Exchange, is being acquired by U.S. investment firm in a $270 million deal, a 47% premium on last closing price. The acquisition, contingent upon Windward shareholder approval, is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2025. FTV Capital has secured irrevocable commitments from shareholders representing approximately 63% of Windward’s outstanding shares to vote in favor of the acquisition. A publicly traded company on the London Stock Exchange since December 2021, Windward is a pioneering Maritime AI company offering a comprehensive platform for risk management and maritime domain awareness. Windward’s intelligence solution, MARINT, is already in wide use by Security, Intelligence and Law Enforcement agencies worldwide, who use Windward’s data and insights to preemptively identify threats before they reach their shores. The funding by Horizons Ventures, Aleph and other financial investors will enable Windward to expand its deep learning capabilities via its unique data platform – the Windward Mind – and to operationalize FORESEA, its finance solution. “This marks an exciting next step in the evolution of Windward, providing the opportunity to build upon our first mover advantage in maritime generative AI through accelerated innovation and greater market reach,” said Ami Daniel, Chief Executive Officer of Windward. “We are incredibly proud of the growth we have achieved while on the AIM market, and our ability to adapt and incorporate evolving technology, specifically generative AI. We are truly grateful for our shareholders’ support to date, providing us with the funding to expand our offering, enter new markets and continuously create exciting new products. With the success of that investment evident in our accelerated growth rate and bigger scale, now is the time to replicate that success across additional geographic markets. In addition, being US-owned is expected to facilitate expedited penetration and growth in the US market.”
Tim Osborne, of Livermore, in grey, fences with Chris Schmaling, of Standish, on Saturday at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth. Katie Langley/Portland Press Herald CAPE ELIZABETH — If you were walking in Fort Williams Park on Saturday afternoon, you might have noticed about a dozen medieval warriors engaged in heated fencing matches. The “citizens” of the Province of Malagentia — the local chapter of a national group of historical hobbyists and reenactors — hold regular meetups to fence and explore all facets of life in the Middle Ages. For many, the draw is more than the period-accurate garb or the thrill of beating their enemies in battle. “I like the sword fighting, but it’s the friends you meet along the way — it really is. It’s a really good community,” said a Waterboro-based participant who goes by the name Camille Des Jardins. “We didn’t fit in other places, and we fit here.” Greg Tremblay, of Boston, agreed. “(It’s) community — 100%,” said Tremblay, who plays under the name Gavin Kent. Malagentia is the local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism, or SCA, a group founded in 1966 with a focus on learning about and recreating the Middle Ages and Renaissance eras in the modern age. Most members have their own niche interests in the group, from traditional fencing practices to the Dutch masters of art. “Our goal is to educate people and encourage the exploration of things within that life. How did people cook? How did they dress? How did they make their swords?” said Collette d’Avingnon (her SCA name), of Biddeford. In addition to fencing and weaponry, players can take up activities like medieval dance, painting, cooking, woodworking, calligraphy and more. Des Jardins has the role of fencing instructor in the group. An SCA member for about 25 years, she dons a purple Elizabethan period-inspired outfit and armor. “I started fencing in college, and fencing is kind of the gateway for a lot of people,” Des Jardins said. “For years, I did nothing but fence, then I realized there’s other things. So now that I get involved, there’s dancing, there’s cooking, I do artwork.” Seth Wilhelm of Westbrook holding up a hockey jersey with the fencing chapter’s Malagentia seal. Katie Langley/Portland Press Herald Fencing practice meets each week at Payson Park in Portland in the summer months, and during winter at the Sullivan Gym at the University of Southern Maine. The friendly competition uses rapiers and daggers that are blunted at the end, so no one gets hurt. Touch your opponent’s limb, they can no longer use it. Hit them in an important artery, and they’re “dead.” Chris Schmaling, of Standish, who goes by Q in the SCA world, went up against Tim Osborne (also known as Rwuan), of Livermore. For Schmaling, SCA is a family affair. “My daughter has been doing this since she was 2 days old,” said Schmaling, who has been role-playing for about 25 years. Eli Parsons, of Portland, is a newcomer in the group. Parsons said he was hooked as soon as someone handed him a sword. “After COVID, I was looking for some kind of social club, something to get out and go do something,” Parsons said. “I happened to hear there was a sword fighting practice going on every Tuesday and I was like, ‘Let me check it out.’” Whether you’ve been in the organization for two decades or two days, SCA aims to be welcoming to all. “One thing that we really pride ourselves in is being accepting of people, so this is a place where anybody, it doesn’t matter where you come from, what you do ... we want you to come here and play and explore and feel safe doing so,” D’Avingnon said. We invite you to add your comments. We encourage a thoughtful exchange of ideas and information on this website. By joining the conversation, you are agreeing to our commenting policy and terms of use . More information is found on our FAQs . You can modify your screen name here . Comments are managed by our staff during regular business hours Monday through Friday as well as limited hours on Saturday and Sunday. Comments held for moderation outside of those hours may take longer to approve. Please sign into your Press Herald account to participate in conversations below. If you do not have an account, you can register or subscribe . Questions? Please see our FAQs . Your commenting screen name has been updated. Send questions/comments to the editors. « Previous
BRIGHTON – Killing penalties is Nikita Zadorov ‘s business. And business is good. The 6-foot-6, 248-pound defenseman got to show off his special team’s side, Thursday night at TD Garden. The rugged Russian put his formidable frame to good use, dishing out four hits, while supplying vital special teams play, as the Bruins shutout the Utah Hockey Club, 1-0. It was a must-win game for Boston, who were still reeling after a sluggish 8-9-3 start, which forced a coaching change. Jim Montgomery was fired on Tuesday, with longtime assistant coach Joe Sacco taking over. the team responded and are now lookign to take that all important next step in their on-ice progression. “Our team had a good game,” said Zadorov. “I thought we came in hot with passion. I think that’s what we’ve been missing the first 20 games. We played a really strict defensive game, and didn’t give up much. We really didn’t have much, but our power play stepped in big, got a big goal for us and we got a W.” One thing is for sure, Zadorov is relishing his new role on the special team’s unit. The blueliner is filling in for Hampus Lindholm, who was sidelined with a lower body injury two weeks ago. The added responsibility has given him an added incentive to excel. “I love killing.” said Zadorov. “I think that’s really important. It gets me going. It’s a pleasure when you see the trust of the coaches in that particular (area). We did a pretty good job (Thursday) against two skilled units. Obviously, there were a lot of bounces going against us in the past, on the PK especially. It’s important to be good in that during the game, because it gives you a chance to win some hockey games.” Zadorov maintained a highly physical presence throughout Thursday’s contest. He registered a game-high five hits, blocking a shot and covering 19:51 of ice time. He tied Elias Lindholm for second in penalty killing time at 6:46. Only defenseman Charlie McAvoy logged more minutes. In his first 21 games with the Bruins this season, the big defenseman has no goal and five assists. He’s currently third on the team with 60 hits, trailing only Mark Kastelic and Trent Frederic, while leading the team with 46 penalty minutes. “He was physical,” said Sacco. “I thought his PK was good last night. He’s been paired on the top pair with Brandon (Carlo) with Hampus out. I thought his reads were good on the kill. He had a good stick and brought a physical presence to the game. That’s what we’re looking for. Someone to step up physically and open the back end. He was one of those guys, (Kastelic) was the other.” The win was an all important first step in rebuilding the team’s confidence. Something they hope to build on as they travel to Detroit for a Saturday showdown with the Red Wings. “Same mentality, same mindset,” said Zadorov. “Go up there, work hard, help each other, stay connected. There’s been a lot of talk the past 48 hours. I thought we responded well. We can only improve from that.” Montgomery’s sudden dismissal put the team on notice. The big defenseman hopes to be part of the solution as they move forward. “At the end of the day it’s a business,” said Zadorov. “The team wasn’t playing well. We weren’t where we were supposed to be. Something had to change. It’s where we’re at right now.” Looking back on the team’s lackluster start, the defenseman feels they need to reestablish themselves. “I thought we were playing soft the first 20 games,” said Zadorov. “I don’t think that’s Boston Bruins hockey. That’s not what the fans expect from us. We’ve got to look at our fans. They respect hard work and toughness. That’s the message I got and the guys as well, to bring it on a nightly basis. If we do that we’re going to become a hard team to play against. Good things will happen.” Zadorov is no stranger to Sacco. He first played under him as assistant coach with the Buffalo Sabres in 2012-13, before reuniting as associate coach with the Bruins this season. “An assistant coach and head coach is two different jobs,” said Zadorov. “An assistant is a little more polite, a bit more on the player’s side. As the head coach, sometimes you have to be direct, be hard. He’s respectful. He’s been in the organization for 10 years. It’s a pleasure to play for him for sure.” Drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round (16 th overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, Zadorov is entering his 12 th NHL season. His previous stops included Colorado, Chicago, Calgary and Vancouver. He was one of Bruin general manager Don Sweeney’s big free agent signings, inking the defenseman to a six-year $30 million contract. As the season started, Zadorov endured his ups and downs. At his best, the hulking blueliner could be an intimidating presence the hits like a fright train. His reputation preceded him, with officials handing him an inordinate number of penalties. “It always happens at the start of the year,” said Zadorov. “The referees have long summers, we have long summers... The penalties weren’t great, but I think we’ve been pretty good in the past 10 games. We try to stay out of the box. Just taking necessary penalties where we can. Sometimes games go that way. That’s why we have special teams to do their jobs.” If anything, the bruising Bruins blueliner is doing his best to play with a level of controlled chaos. He’s hoping to fire up his team in his own unique way. “I’m an emotional guy,” said Zadorov. “I’m trying to keep things loose in the room all the time. But when I do that too much before the game it affects my performance. I get too excited and lose my focus from my personal game. I just have to find that balance to be a voice in the room and help the team, especially as a new guy here. I’m getting settled. Getting to know the guys, getting them to know me, so they can take it the right way. I’m a pretty direct person. Sometimes it takes time to understand me. I just want to find that middle (ground), bring joy to the room and the excitement to go compete and try to win hockey games.” This article first appeared on Boston Hockey Now and was syndicated with permission.NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Coach Brian Callahan is sticking with Mason Rudolph at quarterback for a second straight game to see if the Tennessee Titans can build on the veteran who's played in four of their highest scoring games this season. Callahan said Tuesday that he thinks Rudolph earned another chance to play despite a 38-30 loss to Indianapolis. “Obviously the one interception was probably his only really poor moment," Callahan said. "The rest of it was pretty well executed on his part and operated in a drop-back passing game and had to fight his way back through it. And it was good to see, so we’ll let him take another crack at it.” Rudolph is 2-4 in the six games he's played in this season. That includes coming in for an injured Will Levis on Sept. 30 in a 31-12 win at Miami , and he tried to rally the Titans in a turnover-plagued 37-27 loss to Cincinnati before being selected as the starter last week. Rudolph, who is in Tennessee on a one-year deal, was 23 of 34 for 252 yards with two touchdown passes and three interceptions. One went off running back Tony Pollard's hands with the final pick coming on the last play of the game after Rudolph led a rally from a 38-7 deficit in the final 18 minutes. Rudolph's ability to avoid sacks is a key piece of sticking with him over Levis, the 33rd pick overall in the 2023 draft. The quarterbacks' stats are similar with Rudolph having eight TD passes and eight interceptions, completing 63.8% of his passes with a 78.8 passer rating. That’s similar to Levis completing 63.7% of his passes with 12 TD passes and 12 interceptions. But Levis has been sacked 40 times compared to just seven for Rudolph. “He’s got the ability to avoid the negative play when it comes to sacks," Callahan said of Rudolph. “He gets the ball out. He knows where to go with it quickly.” That means Rudolph gets a chance Sunday when the Titans (3-12) visit the Jacksonville Jaguars (3-12) to see if he can guide the offense to more than the six points Levis managed against their AFC South rival in a 10-6 loss on Dec. 8 in Nashville. Rudolph said he knows he put the Titans defense in a bad spot with some turnovers. "I’m ready to prove that I can take care of the ball better and keep scoring points,” Rudolph said. The Titans held a walk-through Tuesday with Callahan giving the team Wednesday off for Christmas. An injury report won't be released until Wednesday, and Callahan said it'll likely be lengthy. RG Dillon Radunz, who was knocked out of last week's game with an injury, will be on that report. Lineman Jaelyn Duncan, who hurt a hamstring badly enough early in his first start at right tackle Oct. 20 that he wound up on injured reserve , will be available. Callahan said he is excited to see Duncan play. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflMbappe, Vinicius and Bellingham on target as Real Madrid beats Atalanta 3-2. Liverpool wins again
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Luke Altmyer found Pat Bryant for a catch-and-run, 40-yard touchdown pass with 4 seconds left, sending No. 24 Illinois to a wild 38-31 victory over Rutgers on Saturday. Illinois (8-3, 5-3 Big Ten) was down 31-30 when it sent long kicker Ethan Moczulski out for a desperation 58-yard field goal with 14 seconds to go. Rutgers coach Greg Schiano then called for a timeout right before Moczulski’s attempt was wide left and about 15 yards short. After the missed field goal was waved off by the timeout, Illinois coach Bret Bielema sent his offense back on the field. Altmyer hit Bryant on an in cut on the left side at the 22, and he continued across the field and scored untouched in a game that featured three lead changes in the final 3:07. Rutgers (6-5, 3-5) gave up a safety on the final kickoff return, throwing a ball out of bounds in the end zone as players passed it around hoping for a miracle touchdown. Altmyer was 12-of-26 passing for 249 yards and two touchdowns. Bryant finished with seven receptions for 197 yards. Altmeyer put Illinois in front with a 30-yard TD run with 3:07 to go. He passed to Josh McCray on the 2-point conversion, making it 30-24. Rutgers responded with a 10-play, 65-yard drive. Athan Kaliakmanis had a 15-yard run on fourth down. He passed to running back Kyle Manangai for a 13-yard TD with 1:08 remaining. Illinois then drove 75 yards in eight plays for the unexpected win. Kaliakmanis was 18 for 36 for 174 yards and two touchdowns. He also had 13 carries for 84 yards and two TDs. Monangai had a career-high 28 carries for 122 yards. Kaliakmanis found Ian Strong for a 2-yard touchdown in the final seconds of the first half, and he scored on a 1-yard run to lift Rutgers to a 24-15 lead early in the fourth quarter. Illinois responded with Aidan Laughery’s 8-yard TD run, setting up the roller-coaster finish. The start of the second half was delayed because of a scrum between the teams. There were no punches thrown and the officials called penalties on both schools. Monangai’s day Monangai become the third player in Rutgers history to rush for 3,000 yards when he picked up 4 on a third-and-1 carry early in the second quarter. The defending conference rushing champion joins Ray Rice and Terrell Willis in hitting the mark. The takeaway Illinois: The great finish keeps the Illini in line for its first nine-win season since 2007 and a prestigious bowl game this season. Rutgers: The Scarlet Knights were seconds away from their first in-conference three-game win streak since joining the Big Ten in 2014. Up next Illinois: At Northwestern next Saturday. Rutgers: At Michigan State next Saturday. ___ AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll Copyright 2024 The Associated Press . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Aston Villa 3-2 RB Leipzig (11 Dec, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPNMy Special Aflac Duck® lands in the Sacramento Valley
Jefferson keeps seeing double as Vikings aim to stay focused on overall offensive productionCrafts galore at the 43rd IITF 2024 The annual India International Trade Fair has returned to the capital and the fest continues to highlight Indian handicraft, handloom and artsianal brilliance from across the country. Organised by ITPO, at Bharat Mandapam , the event is drawing thousands of visitors daily. Indian and international crafts are being loved by people From witnessing live demonstrations of folk arts like tikuli from Bihar and Kashmiri kaani weaving on the loom, to shopping artsy decor and stocking up handloom shawls from Gujarat and Himachal, the fair is a celebration of India's craft heritage. Assembly Election Results Election Results 2024 Live Updates Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 Live Updates Jharkhand Assembly Election Results 2024 Live Updates Kashmiri artisan showcases kaani weaving on the loom Maharashtra Jharkhand Maharashtra Alliance View i Party View Seats: 288 L + W Majority: 145 BJP+ 219 MVA 51 OTH 18 Leads + Wins : 288 / 288 BJP+ LEADING Jharkhand Alliance View i Party View Seats: 81 L + W Majority: 41 INDIA 52 NDA 27 OTH 2 Leads + Wins : 81 / 81 INDIA LEADING Source: PValue Artist Anjana Dutta has displayed her works at the fair Made by the secretion of the lac insect, Jharkhand's lah (lacquer) bangle craft is a part of the state's cultural tapestry. From painted bangles to sequined ones, colourful lah bangles are available at the fair, on till Nov 27. The pavilion also had women selling ragi snacks, artists selling tribal huslis and more. Lah bangles from Jharkhand Apart from Indian state pavilions, 11 countries including Afghanistan, Tunisia, Thailand, Korea, Turkey have showcased their products Turkish crafts on display Gujarat pavilion boasts of beautiful shawls Tunisian potters have showcased ceramic articles with colourful geometrical designs and Turkish traders have displayed as array of handmade Turkish mosaic lamps with vibrant patterns of Moroccan glass Bihar pavilion walls are adorned with Madhubani and Manjusha art Famous for dates, logari and gurbandi almonds, dried fruits like peaches, figs and papaya, the Afghanistan stall draws many visitors like every year Afghan stalls have dry fruits and dried fruit varities Arunachal Pradesh artisans have displayed embroidered hoops, bunches of naturally dried flowers and more Crochet charm takes over IITF 2024 Handcrafted lamps, made of macrame and pinewood, can add warmth to your space Macrame lamps made by artists from Kerala Adorned with Mandhubani and Manjusha art on the walls, Bihar's pavilion celebrates its folk arts like tikuli, sikki grass crafts and filigree silver craft An artisan demonstrates sikki craft at Bihar pavilion Odisha's colourful, handwoven sabai grass wall accents, baskets, organisers are on offer Orissa's sabai grass craft - perfect to style your walls From Kolkata's jute art dolls to the Gujarat pavilion showcasing a variety of textiles like ajrakh, kutchi and tangalia shawls, the fair has a huge variety in handicrafts and handloom. Shoppers say I've been visiting IITF with my mom since college, and she’s been attending since 1984! It’s a vibrant showcase of India’s culture, blending social, and cultural advancements—a true mini-India. We always look forward to Kashmir's shawls, Northeast’s handmade woollens, state sarees, and global pavilions like Thailand, Turkey, and Afghanistan, says Harshita, a visitor Shibori stolesThe Tennessee Titans are showing signs of growing tougher. This time, they shook off eight sacks and three turnovers to stave off a third straight losing season for at least another week. The Titans not only scored the game-winning touchdown on a one-play drive in the fourth quarter, they also came up with back-to-back sacks. The second led to a safety, clinching a 32-27 win over the AFC South-leading Houston Texans. First-year coach Brian Callahan called how the Titans (3-8) responded crucial validation in the NFL where the only grading system is wins and losses. “We finally get a chance against a really good team on the road in the division to show what we’re made of,” Callahan said. “This is the team we think we’re capable of being. It’s the team that I’ve believed in all year long.” Running back Tony Pollard says the Titans have learned some important lessons that only come from fighting through adversity. They’ve had lots of that, which can wear out teams this late in the season. “Eventually, they’ll start turning over,” Pollard said. What’s working The offense. The Titans scored a season high in points and topped their game average with 20 points by halftime. Better yet was quarterback Will Levis both starting and finishing his first win of the season. Levis also completed his first 11 passes and connected with seven different receivers. Levis finished with 278 yards passing and threw two touchdown passes. Pollard also ran for 119 yards as the Titans played keep-away, holding the ball for more than 34 minutes. They finished with four plays of 27 yards or longer with Levis responsible for the three longest. The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . What needs help Special teams. Coordinator Colt Anderson has been under pressure, which didn’t ease after the Texans gave up an 80-yard return on the opening kickoff. The Titans then gave up a TD on the first play from scrimmage — only the fourth time that has happened in the NFL since 2000 and first since the Chargers in Week 7 in 2018. It didn’t get better as rookie Jha’quan Jackson fumbled a punt recovered by Houston near midfield in the third quarter. The Titans allowed only a field goal. But special teams allowed the Texans to average 36.8 yards per kickoff return. Punter Ryan Stonehouse had a net average of 45.2 yards as he made up for a 38-yarder that counts as a shank for him with a 62-yarder early in the fourth to help flip the field. Stock up Tight end Chig Okonkwo. The fourth-round draft pick in 2022 scored a 70-yard catch-and-run touchdown that was the longest catch of his career. That one TD catch had more yards than Okonkwo had managed in any of his previous 44 games. It was enough as the game-winning TD. Stock down Levis completed his first 11 passes. He’s completed 67.9% of his passes in his past three starts with five TD passes with only two interceptions with a 107.2 passer rating. Callahan likes those signs of improvement. “We definitely got to get the sack numbers down. ... We can’t give up eight sacks a game and feel like it’s going to be good enough,” Callahan said. The second-year quarterback has to be more aware of pressure to avoid sacks. The Titans offensive line hasn’t helped much, but Levis took a beating, being sacked eight times by Houston. He’s now been sacked 20 times in three straight starts since returning from a sprained AC joint in his right, throwing shoulder. He also had his third pick-6 this season. Injuries The Titans played Houston without starting safety Amari Hooker because of illness. Callahan said they will open the window for CB Chidobe Awuzie to practice in a possible return from injured reserve. Key number 35 — The number of times Levis has been sacked in eight games this season or more than all but three NFL quarterbacks. One of those? Houston’s C.J. Stroud, who was sacked for a safety to clinch Tennessee’s road win. Next steps A road win over the AFC South leader and defending champion could provide the confidence boost the Titans needed. They wrap up a two-game road swing by visiting Washington (7-5), which has lost three straight. The Titans play four of the final five inside the AFC South where their faint hope of reaching the postseason lies even as fans root for a high draft pick. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
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Mumbai, Nov 23 (IANS): Most of the state elections are now over, and the market may find stability as government spending will improve in the coming months to meet the FY25 capex target, market experts said on Saturday. The Indian benchmark indices recouped the current week’s losses on Friday with a strong bounce back as investors used the bargain opportunity to accumulate beaten-down stocks. Sensex closed at 79,117.11 this week after gaining 1,961.32 points, or 2.54 per cent, and Nifty closed at 23,907.25 with a gain of 557.35 points, or 2.39 per cent. The rally in financial stocks and strong US labour market data were among the factors that drove the Sensex and Nifty up more than 2 per cent. A rally in blue-chip bank stocks also helped the benchmark indices jump in Friday's trade. “Many of the blue chips are available at below-average valuations, while meaningful corrections in mid- and small-cap indices provide an opportunity for broad-based momentum,” said experts. Sectors like realty, FMCG, auto, consumption, banks, and IT gained more than 2 per cent According to Krishna Appala from Capitalmind Research, opportunities exist in specific sectors and broader themes that hold long-term potential, particularly in areas that have experienced significant price adjustments but remain fundamentally strong. “Investors are cautiously adding to positions in areas that offer greater clarity on earnings visibility, especially where the longer-term structural story remains intact. While patience is essential, the sector's adjusted valuations make it an area worth monitoring closely,” Appala maintained. In the broader market, corrections are creating opportunities to accumulate quality stocks with strong fundamentals and resilience to macroeconomic pressures. Despite global challenges, India's long-term growth story remains compelling. "Investors should focus on sectors aligned with structural themes such as urbanisation, infrastructure, and consumption growth. Strategic portfolio adjustments, disciplined investing, and a long-term perspective are critical to navigating the current environment," said experts. On Friday, all sectoral indices ended in the green with Nifty IT surging over 3 per cent. Buying emerged at lower levels in blue-chip stocks causing several index heavy-weights to gain significantly. "On Monday, the market will react to the outcome of state assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand along with other global triggers including developments in the Russia-Ukraine war," said Siddhartha Khemka, Head - Research, Wealth Management, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.DALLAS (AP) — The Washington Nationals will have the No. 1 overall pick in the amateur draft next summer after winning the lottery in a drawing of ping-pong balls at the winter meetings Tuesday. Unlike last year, when the Nationals were ineligible after initially coming out with the top spot, they will get to make the first pick in July in Atlanta, the site of the All-Star Game. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nico Iamaleava threw for 209 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 10 Tennessee to a 56-0 victory over UTEP on Saturday. The Volunteers (9-2) overcame a sluggish start to roll up the impressive win. Both teams were scoreless in the first quarter, but Tennessee found its rhythm. Grad student receiver Bru McCoy, who hadn't caught a touchdown pass this season, had two. Peyton Lewis also ran for two scores. Tennessee's defensive line, which had no sacks in last week's loss to Georgia, had three against the Miners. UTEP (2-9) struggled with two missed field goals and three turnovers. Tennessee's offense came alive with 28 points in the second quarter. In the final four drives of the quarter, Iamaleava completed 11 of 12 passes for 146 yards and touchdowns to Squirrel White, Ethan Davis and McCoy. UTEP was the dominant team in the first quarter. Tennessee managed just 37 offensive yards and, thanks to an interception near the end zone and a missed field goal by the Miners, both teams were scoreless after 15 minutes. POLL IMPLICATIONS Tennessee’s convincing victory, coupled with losses by Mississippi and Indiana, should put the Volunteers in a good position when the next College Football Playoff poll is released. The Vols were ranked No. 11 going into this week’s games. THE TAKEAWAY UTEP: The Miners will head into a very winnable game against New Mexico State having won two of their last five games. First-year coach Scotty Walden will try to build on that success in the offseason to help enhance his roster. Tennessee: Even a lopsided win won’t carry much weight where it means the most — in the College Football Playoff rankings. The Vols will have to rely on a convincing win against Vanderbilt next week, a team that has shown a lot of improvement this season, to help their standing for those coveted spots. UP NEXT UTEP: The Miners will finish their season at New Mexico State Saturday. Tennessee: The Vols will finish their regular season at Vanderbilt next Saturday. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballWhich board games are best? Even with technology taking over much of our day-to-day lives, board games still offer quality entertainment that can’t be beaten. Of course, the popular board games of today are a far cry from the games your parents grew up playing. Board games are perfect for encouraging your family to work together or for bringing your group of friends around the table for an evening. If you’d like to start up a weekly game night, let this helpful list of the most popular board games be your guide. Utter Nonsense Ages 8+ This game will have every player rolling in stitches with each ridiculous phrase that’s uttered. Combine crazy accents and hilarious phrases to impress the Nonsense Judge and win the round. The player with the highest number of wins ultimately wins the game, but the true fun of this card game is listening to your fellow players trying to say some of the most entertaining phrases of all time. This game is perfect for game nights or parties. Speak Out Ages 8+ This hilarious game is perfect if you have teenagers or are hosting a party with all adults. To play, you insert a mouthpiece that alters the sound of your speech, making every word sound silly. Set the timer and read one of the phrases on the cards and try to help your teammate guess what you’re saying. Speak Out easily provides hours of fun that even grandparents will love. Escape Room in a Box Ages 13+ What’s the next best thing to trying to break out of a room? Escape Room in a Box, of course. This thrilling, immersive game involves solving 2D and 3D puzzles in order to prevent a mad scientist from turning you and your friends or family into werewolves. Work together to escape your fate and use Amazon Alexa to enhance the experience. Codenames Ages 14+ This fun strategy game is perfect for anyone with teenagers. Form two teams and select a spymaster on each team. Using clues, spymasters try to help their teammates find all 25 of the agents they’re in contact with, hopefully without selecting the other team’s agents or running into the deadly assassin. This innovative game offers a challenging and rewarding time working together. Harry Potter Clue Ages 9+ Excite your kids on game night with this modern twist on a classic. Play as six recognizable Hogwarts characters — Harry, Hermione, Ron, Luna, Ginny or Neville — to solve the mystery behind a fellow student’s disappearance. It’s up to you to figure out who attacked the student, what bewitching spell they used and where it occurred. Watch out for the Dark Mark, moving staircases and secret passages as you travel along in this magical family game. Pandemic Ages 8+ If you’ve ever wanted to save humanity from a deadly outbreak, you’ll love spending an hour playing Pandemic. You and your teammates must fight to contain four deadly diseases threatening the human race. Players must learn to work with their teammates to control outbreak hotspots and treat diseases. Win the game by curing all diseases without wiping out humanity first. Catan Ages 10+ This tactical 60-minute game will push your imagination to its limits as you embark on a journey across Catan. Acquire crucial resources as you travel, build roads, buildings, and cities, and be wary of the ruthless robber and other players halting you on your own road. Through careful trading and clever decisions, you can lead your travelers to victory in this role-playing game of limitless possibilities. Play again and again. Every game is different. Ticket to Ride Ages 8+ Train lovers will enjoy this innovative board game which has won numerous awards. This cross-country train adventure game mimics the concept of traveling around the world in 80 days. Collect train cars and claim railways across the country. Players earn the most points by establishing long train routes and connecting distant cities. Each game takes roughly 30 to 40 minutes to complete, and every adventure is different. 5 Second Rule Ages 10+ This quick-paced game gives each player five seconds to name items on a certain topic. Although the topics are objectively easy —“Name 3 Mountains,” “Name 3 Types of Hats” or “Name 3 Super Heroes,” the pressure of the time crunch is likely to put you on edge. Race the clock and remain composed to win this game. You can even make up your own topics if you prefer. Half the fun is just hearing what other people blurt out, whether it’s relevant to the topic or not. Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change. Check out our Daily Deals for the best products at the best prices and sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter full of shopping inspo and sales. BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. BestReviews and its newspaper partners may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our links.
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton wished his supporters a “happy and healthy holiday season” after being discharged from the hospital. The former president, 78, was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center, in the Washington area, on Monday after developing a fever, Clinton’s deputy chief of staff Angel Ureña wrote on X, adding that he remained “in good spirits.” In an update on Tuesday, Ureña said that Clinton had been discharged after being treated for the flu. “He and his family are deeply grateful for the exceptional care provided by the team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and are touched by the kind messages and well wishes he received,” he wrote. “He sends his warmest wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season to all.” Clinton was at home in Washington when he was taken to the hospital, CNN reported previously. The former president was hospitalized with a non-Covid infection that spread to the blood stream in 2021. He also has a history of cardiac issues, requiring a stent to open an artery in 2010 and a quadruple bypass heart surgery in 2004. Throughout the fall, Clinton campaigned on behalf of fellow Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris in her ultimately unsuccessful race against Donald Trump . On the trail, Clinton hammered Trump and made the occasional joke about his own age. “Two days ago I turned 78 – the oldest man in my family,” Clinton told the Democratic National Convention in August. “And the only personal vanity I want to assert, is that I’m still younger than Donald Trump.” “[H]ow does Donald Trump use his voice? Mostly to talk about himself—his vengeance, vendettas, complaints, conspiracies,” the former president added. “The next time you hear him, don’t count the lies, count the I’s. He’s like the tenor warming up before the opera: me, me, me, me.” Clinton’s name also surfaced during lighter fare this year, when actor Gwyneth Paltrow told the long-running YouTube series Hot Ones that Clinton very publicly fell asleep during a screening of her 1996 film Emma at the White House. “True – he was snoring right in front of me,” Paltrow said . In November, Clinton published a memoir, Citizen , about his time in public life after leaving the presidency. He was the 42nd president of the United States, and served two terms, holding the White House from 1993 to 2001. Clinton, who took office at the end of the Cold War, was the first president from the Baby Boom generation, and the first Democrat to serve two terms since Franklin D. Roosevelt. He’s remembered for steering the party towards centrism on issues ranging from the welfare state to criminal justice . His time in office was marked by both considerable achievements, including a booming economy, and personal scandals. Clinton was the second president in U.S. history to be impeached , after lying about the affair he had with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. He was ultimately acquitted in the Senate and remained in office. After leaving office, both Bill Clinton and former First Lady Hillary Clinton pursued public service. Hillary Clinton served as a U.S. senator for New York then Secretary of State during the Obama administration, while Bill Clinton remained active as a key figure within the Democratic party, and worked on global affairs through the Clinton Global Initiative.
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