FARGO — Qualifying for the North Dakota Class B volleyball state tournament for the very first time was a dream for Medina-Pingree/Buchanan. But to come out and dominate three sets was beyond anything it imagined. ADVERTISEMENT That's exactly what the Thunder did, upending Central McLean 3-0 in the state quarterfinals Thursday at the Fargodome. Set scores were 25-15, 25-9 and 25-17. The match was highlighted by M-P/B roaring out to a 17-1 lead in the middle frame, including what was an 11-0 start to the set. "It was so much fun to be at the state tournament and be able to have a score like that," said Thunder head coach Jacie Connell. "We just never let down. I just said we need to eliminate our errors in the second set, and they did a great job of that." With the win, No. 3 seed M-P/B (31-6) advanced to Friday's state semis where they'll take on No. 2 South Prairie-Max (33-6) with first serve set for 5 p.m. Connell said as state tourney newcomers, nerves came naturally. At least whatever nerves were left after downing Class B No. 1-ranked Linton/HMB in the Region 3 championship last week. "Lots of emotions," Connell said. "But beating the No. 1 team in the state in the (region) championship, I think a lot of our nerves were out right there. They were just excited to be here and play." ADVERTISEMENT Maddie Gefroh finished with a match-leading 14 kills for M-P/B, including the final one to secure match point in Set 3. "It felt great knowing we're closer to the finals now," said Gefroh, senior captain and middle hitter for the Thunder. "You could tell there were some nerves, but as soon as we got onto the court, we were ready to go right away." Gefroh said the dominant second set gave M-P/B all the momentum it needed to finish things off in Set 3. "That was crazy," Gefroh said. "That gave us so much energy to go into the third set. We knew we could do it right away." Central McLean (31-4-1) drops into the consolation semifinals, where it'll face Kenmare/Bowbells (35-7) at 1 p.m. Friday. Reagan Kjelstrup paced the Cougars offensively with eight kills while Morgan Snyder had six. Daphne Lauer finished with 25 assists. Behind Gefroh in the Thunder kills department was Brynn Sorenson with nine and Jorgen Tripp with eight, including set point in the opening frame. ADVERTISEMENT Gefroh added three aces and three blocks while Violet Bohl recorded 34 assists. Cierra Mack finished with a match-leading 15 digs. "If we play our game, that's been huge for us just eliminating our errors," Connell said. "We're going to talk about what we need to adjust a little bit on defense and we'll be ready to go. "It's been a great journey so far and we're happy to be here."No. 11 Tennessee crushes UTEP to enhance CFP chances
39 Simple Products That Make Everyday Life At Home Just A Tad Bit Easier In 2025WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A ban on New Zealanders wearing or displaying symbols of gang affiliation in public took effect on Thursday, with police officers making their first arrest for a breach of the law three minutes later. The man was driving with gang insignia displayed on the dashboard of his car and was among more than a dozen people arrested or summoned to appear in court for exhibiting such symbols since the law took force, New Zealand’s police said Friday. The prohibition on displaying gang insignia anywhere outside private homes, including on clothing or in vehicles, is among a suite of new measures intended to bolster police powers to disrupt the groups. Wearing or displaying the insignia of 35 listed gangs will now prompt a fine of up to 5,000 New Zealand dollars ($2,940) or up to six months in jail. New Zealand’s center-right government, which pledged ahead of last October’s election to tackle gang crime, says the measures will reduce the membership of groups responsible for violence and drug offenses. But detractors say the law breaches civil liberties and could drive gang activities underground. "Gangs aren’t community groups. They’re not a Rotary club," Prime Minister Christopher Luxon wrote on social media Thursday. “They thrive on destroying the lives of other New Zealanders, whether that’s by peddling drugs or through brutal acts of violence that leave communities in fear.” Under the new law, officers can also disperse public gatherings of three or more members, bar some gang affiliates from associating with each other, and enter homes of those who keep breaking the law to search for banned items. Gang membership will now be considered by the courts when sentencing offenders. Police Minister Mark Mitchell told reporters Thursday that two people were arrested hours after the law took effect for wearing gang “patches,” which are large insignia often worn by gang members on the backs of leather jackets or vests. The government says the patches are intimidating because members are required to earn them through violent acts. The measures shift New Zealand's response to gangs closer to that of neighboring Australia, which also uses a law to suppress the public visibility of gangs, and away from jurisdictions like the U.S. and Britain, which use criminal law to respond to specific activities carried out by organized crime groups, according to a report published by Treasury officials in February. Facial tattoos that display gang insignia are exempt from the ban, as is the wearing of gang colors. The government was criticized by some for not including white supremacist groups in its list of 35 organizations targeted by the new law. That means displaying swastikas and making Nazi salutes remains legal in New Zealand -– unlike in Australia, which banned both in a law that took effect in January. There are nearly 9,400 people on a New Zealand police list of known gang members. New Zealand’s population is 5 million. Successive governments have vowed to tackle criminal gangs, which often are linked to poverty and other deprivation. The previous center-left government was decried by Luxon’s administration for working with gangs on social initiatives, including COVID-19 vaccination efforts, while the current government has been denounced for advancing policies that are likely to ensnare some of New Zealand’s most marginalized groups, including Indigenous Māori. Official reports say three-quarters of those on the national gang list are Māori, who make up less than 20% of New Zealanders, and that 80% to 90% of those in two of the most notorious gangs are former wards of the state. Luxon made a formal apology this month for the widespread abuse of children and vulnerable adults in state care over the past seven decades.Fourteen months after New Zealand smashed Italy 96-17 in Lyon, the All Blacks had to work much harder for their win against their European rivals after managing a hard-fought 29-11 win in Turin. In an ugly, scrappy performance, Scott Robertson’s side managed just a four-tries-to-one win after being tested at the breakdown on a bitterly cold night in Italy’s north-west. Credit had to go to Gonzalo Quesada’s side for their ability to make the last tackle and force the All Blacks into mistakes, but it was a game few will want to remember. “Probably their least convincing performance of the season,” former All Blacks winger Jeff Wilson said. “I think from an All Blacks perspective they’ll think of this as a frustrating day at the office.” Beauden Barrett scored a late try for the All Blacks in their unconvincing victory over Italy at the Allianz Stadium on November 23, 2024 in Turin. (Photo by Chris Ricco/Getty Images) Right from the opening whistle the All Blacks were off their game. Lock Patrick Tuipulotu put a boot onto the touchline from the opening kick-off, halfback Cam Roigard kicked out on the full from his first kick, while the Italians picked off Codie Taylor’s usual accurate throw. The mistakes continued, and the All Blacks only had themselves to blame after pushing passes and squandering try-scoring opportunities through impatience. “I think it really showed how much they wanted to beat us tonight through their intensity at the collision and the breakdown, so hats off to them. We were a little bit sloppy and probably weren’t up to our standards and how we want to play the game,” said captain Scott Barrett, who copped an early yellow card. “Greasy ball favoured defence at times, we hung in the arm-wrestle, we got in front and by no means was it a polished performance, but we come away with a win so it’s pleasing.” Sam Cane acknowledges the fans after making his final appearance for the All Blacks at the Allianz Stadium on November 23, 2024 in Turin. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images) The night saw the curtains drop on the international careers of World Cup winners Sam Cane and TJ Perenara, who will be ineligible to play for All Blacks moving forward after signing long-term deals in Japan. Their continued selections in 2024 raised eyebrows on the Shaky Isles, but Robertson spoke about their importance in laying down the law for the next generation of All Blacks after the retirements of several greats including Dane Coles, Sam Whitelock, Brodie Retallick and Aaron Smith over the past 14 months. “They’ve been great, particularly Sam,” Barrett said. “He’s a huge leader and he’s left a lot in this jersey. No man cares about this team more than him, so it’s great to see him off with a win and I want to wish him and TJ the best. “We came across some challenges this season, but we’ve won some tight Test matches, we’ve been in every Test match, the tough tour in South Africa, and we’ve come up north and wanted to emulate what the team did 100 years ago and go unbeaten and, unfortunately, we were one point short last week. We improved as the season went on and I’m pleased with the way this team is going.”FRISCO, Texas -- Speaking to the local media for the first time since his postgame comments against the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 10 that seemed to question the work ethic of Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy, pass rusher Micah Parsons apologized. On Thursday, Parsons said he wished he was clearer with his statement. "When I'm talking about 'here,' I'm thinking the Dallas Cowboys," Parsons said. "I was in middle school, elementary school when Mike McCarthy was with the Packers, and I have no reference to that. So, when I'm talking about here Dallas Cowboys and what was accomplished the most, I'm thinking about the guys, and I've only ever been here. So obviously no disrespect to [McCarthy's] career and what he's made for himself as one of the most winningest coaches. I could have done better. I was angry and I just didn't finish, and I wasn't as thoughtful as I usually am. I didn't think people would take that context the way it was. That's on me. I lost [the game], I didn't want to finish, and I wanted to hurry up out of the locker room. Next time I will be very careful about what I say. So that's my apologies." Editor's Picks Cowboys' D struggling under Mike Zimmer as they face former DC Dan Quinn, Commanders 8h Todd Archer Shoulder surgery to end Cowboys S Bell's season 12h Todd Archer No structural issues found with Cowboys' stadium 2d Michael Rothstein In an attempt to back veterans, like Pro Bowl guard Zack Martin , Parsons had said , "You want to win games and do great things with those type of legends who put in more time and work than Mike McCarthy ever did. So, those are the kind of guys that I have so much sympathy and hurt for." Parsons and McCarthy had a discussion the next day. "The most important thing is obviously how much love I have for Coach McCarthy," Parsons said Thursday. "You never want to throw shade or anything on your coach. But I think like anything, him understanding I'm always going to be a players' guy first, right. I'm always going to think about the guys around me before anyone. That's who I go to war with. Those are the guys that are leaning on me and I'm leaning on them. That's how we feed our families. That's kind of what I wanted to get across. We hashed it out, it was all good and gravy." On Sunday, Parsons will go against former Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn when Dallas takes on the Washington Commanders . Parsons thrived in Quinn's defense for three seasons, finishing in the top three in Defensive Player of the Year voting all three years. Parsons said Quinn texts him every few weeks. "More frequently recently. Maybe he's trying to get in my head a little bit," Parsons said. "But, nah, he actually helped me get tickets to the game too for my family. That goes to show you what type of coach DQ is and type of players' coach he is regardless of where you're at, whether you're playing for him and things like that. He's always about his guys. And that's my guy. So, it's going to be fun playing against him. I know he's going to have them rallied up. He's probably going to say, 'It's Shark Week. It's fight night. We got to go to Round 12. We got to knock them out. Rivalry game.' I know his whole spiel." On his podcast "The Edge" this week, Parsons said the Cowboys are a "damn good team," despite the 3-7 record and a five-game losing streak after Monday's 34-10 loss to the Houston Texans . "I never said we deserve to win. I said we can win. Now it comes down to I blame myself. I jumped offside and [Houston] scored on that drive. We probably get a stop right there and they might not even get that first [touchdown]," Parsons said Thursday. "They key is we've got to make these guys earn to beat us. "Overall, we're playing better. We're not playing great yet. But we're playing better. It's night and day the difference on how that defensive line is playing, how the linebackers are playing. People are getting experience. So, when I say we're a good team it's like, people don't always look at the growth part. I know we're growing. I know with some of these young guys getting the opportunity, they're getting better. Let's look at the film. Let's break it down. Yeah of course, young guys is still going to make mistakes. That's what learning is, but in terms of how I believe we are and where we're going, by the end of this year y'all going to say, 'Mike Zimmer didn't have all his pieces, but we sure did put a damn good defense together,' and I can take that because I know we can grow from that."
Lasertec Co. ( OTCMKTS:LSRCF – Get Free Report )’s stock price traded down 0.2% during mid-day trading on Friday . The stock traded as low as $95.20 and last traded at $96.67. 632 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 5% from the average session volume of 603 shares. The stock had previously closed at $96.90. Lasertec Stock Down 0.2 % The firm has a fifty day moving average of $123.07 and a two-hundred day moving average of $167.49. Lasertec Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Lasertec Corporation engages in the designing, manufacturing, and sale of inspection and measurement equipment in Japan and internationally. The company offers semiconductor related products, which includes mask related systems for extreme ultraviolet and deep ultraviolet solutions, and wafers inspection and review systems; and FPD photomask inspection systems. Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for Lasertec Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Lasertec and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A U.S. senator has called for mysterious drones spotted flying at night over sensitive areas in New Jersey and other parts of the Mid-Atlantic region to be “shot down, if necessary,” even as it remains unclear who owns the unmanned aircraft. “We should be doing some very urgent intelligence analysis and take them out of the skies, ” Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said Thursday, as concerns about the drones spread across Capitol Hill. People in the New York region are also concerned that the drones may be sharing airspace with commercial airlines, he said, demanding more transparency from the Biden administration. The White House said Thursday that a review of the reported sightings shows that many of them are actually manned aircraft being flown lawfully. White House National Security spokesman John Kirby said there were no reported sightings in any restricted airspace. He said the U.S. Coast Guard has not uncovered any foreign involvement from coastal vessels. “We have no evidence at this time that the reported drone sightings pose ,” Kirby said, echoing statements from the Pentagon and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy. Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh has said they are not U.S. military drones. In a joint statement issued Thursday afternoon, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security said they and their federal partners, in close coordination with the New Jersey State Police, “continue to deploy personnel and technology to investigate this situation and confirm whether the reported drone flights are actually drones or are instead manned aircraft or otherwise inaccurate sightings.” The agencies said they have not , and that reviews of available images appear to show many of the reported drones are actually manned aircraft. “There are no reported or confirmed drone sightings in any restricted air space,” according to the statement. The drones appear to avoid detection by traditional methods such as helicopter and radio, according to a state lawmaker briefed Wednesday by the Department of Homeland Security. The number of sightings has increased in recent days, though officials say many of the objects seen may have been planes rather than drones. It’s also possible that a single drone has been reported more than once. The worry stems partly from the flying objects initially being spotted near the Picatinny Arsenal, a U.S. military research and manufacturing facility, and over President-elect Donald Trump’s golf course in Bedminster. In a post on the social media platform X, Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia described the drones as up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) in diameter and sometimes traveling with their lights switched off. Drones are legal in New Jersey for recreational and commercial use but are subject to local and Federal Aviation Administration regulations and flight restrictions. Operators must be FAA certified. Most, but not all, of the drones spotted in New Jersey appeared to be larger than those typically used by hobbyists. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey said he was frustrated by the lack of transparency, saying it could help spread fear and misinformation. “We should know what’s going on over our skies,” he said Thursday. John Duesler, president of the Pennsylvania Drone Association, said witnesses may be confused about what they are seeing, especially in the dark, and noted it’s hard to know the size of the drones or how close they might be. “There are certainly big drones, such as agricultural drones, but typically they are not the type you see flying around in urban or suburban spaces,” Duesler said Thursday. Duesler said the drones — and those flying them — likely cannot evade detection. “They will leave a radio frequency footprint, they all leave a signature,” he said. “We will find out what kind of drones they were, who was flying them and where they were flying them.” Related Articles Fantasia, a Morris County Republican, was among several lawmakers who met with state police and Homeland Security officials to discuss the sightings from the New York City area across New Jersey and westward into parts of Pennsylvania, including over Philadelphia. It is unknown at this time whether the sightings are related. Duesler said the public wants to know what’s going on. “I hope (the government agencies) will come out with more information about this to ease our fears. But this could just be the acts of rogue drone operators, it’s not an ‘invasion’ as some reports have called it,” Duesler said. “I am concerned about this it but not alarmed by it.”
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Coalition leader Peter Dutton has pledged to “keep the lights on” as he unveiled a $331 billion plan to introduce nuclear energy to Australia by the mid-2030s. “We deliver a plan today which will get the energy mix right. It will lower costs, it will keep the lights on, and it will set our country up for generations to come,” he told a press conference in Brisbane on Friday. “This is a plan which will underpin the economic success of our country for the next century. “This will make electricity reliable. It will make it more consistent. It will make it cheaper for Australians, and it will help us decarbonise as a trading economy as we must.” The Coalition plans to convert seven coal-fired power station sites around the country to nuclear power between 2035 and 2050. This would include two small nuclear modular reactors - technology that is not yet proven - and five large-scale plants. They say this would provide up to 14GW of power by 2050. This would be supported, they say, by renewables - up to which would make up 54 per cent of power generation in the National Energy Market - as well as gas and storage. The Coalition would also keep coal fire power stations running beyond their current timeline, before they are transitioned to nuclear power plans. But the plan, which Mr Dutton claims will save Australians up to $263 billion compared to Labor’s renewables approach — a 44 per cent saving for taxpayers and businesses — assumes the country will use up to 45 per cent electricity by 2050 than Labor’s preferred plan. The Coalition claims Labor has overcompensated and been overzealous in its ambition of electric vehicle rollouts and green hydrogen, and their modelling will be more in line with what Australia actually needs. Katina Curtis When pressed on what guarantees he would give to Australians that the capital cost of his nuclear project would not follow all other nuclear projects in blowing out by up to three times their planned cost, Mr Dutton only said he was “confident” in the modelling projections. On Friday, he accused Labor of a “zealot-like approach” to renewables that was “going to cause a lot of grief to our country in the near term and in the long term.” Families were paying higher power bills under Labor, he argued. The Albanese Government has strongly disputed the Coalition’s costings. But the plan is set to be hugely controversial, dividing industry as well as politicians, industry, and the Commonwealth. A major hurdle the Coalition would need to overcome to get the first nuclear power plant up and running by 2036 would be convincing the states to overturn legislative bans. Asked what progress he had made convincing premiers to agree to nuclear power, Mr Dutton said being in Opposition, they weren’t “in a position to negotiate contracts” until they are elected. But, he said he was “confident” South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas would lead the charge. Energy Minister Chris Bowen dismissed the Coalition’s strategy as a “fantasy.” “It won’t pass the pub test, it won’t pass the sniff test,” he told ABC News. The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis said it had identified “significant issues” with the proposals, arguing that recent projects in Europe and North America have experienced significant delays and cost overruns. “Nuclear is a costly pathway that would lead to higher power bills,” said Johanna Bowyer, IEEFA’s lead analyst. “We have found that nuclear reactor projects constructed in Europe and North America in the past 20 years have seen cost blowouts of 1.7 to 3.4 times original amounts.” However, nuclear engineers counter that there is no obstacle to achieving nuclear power within a decade besides politics. “Nuclear is...the only technology that’s proven to be workable to solve this climate change problem. Renewables just can’t cut it,” said Dave Collins, managing director and principal environmental engineer of Synergetics Consulting Engineers. The Australian political debate had been “unproductive,” he told The Nightly. Fortescue and Tattarang chairman, Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest said nuclear “doesn’t stack up for Australian families or businesses dealing with the cost-of-living crisis today”. “We need the certainty of lower bills now, not at some distant point in the future. As our national science agency has shown, ‘firmed’ solar and wind are the cheapest new electricity options for all Australians,” he said. “The cost of electricity generated on a grid dominated by firmed renewable energy in 2030 will be half what you would have to pay if it came from nuclear, CSIRO found.” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had earlier appeared to mock the Coalition proposal ahead of its long-awaited announcement. “It’s Friday the 13th, an auspicious day, I’ve got to say, for Peter Dutton to drop his nuclear nightmare policy out there,” he said. “We know this is a plan for the 2040s and in the meantime, I’m not quite sure what he thinks will happen with energy security. “The truth is that renewables are the cheapest form of new energy. Everyone knows that that’s the case.” Mr Dutton’s long-awaited nuclear costings came days after a new GenCost report by the CSIRO backed the government’s stance by stating a nuclear power plant in Australia would likely cost twice as much as renewable energy, even accounting for increased longevity of reactors. Mr Dutton called the impartiality of Australia’s leading science agency into question – a charge CSRIO rejected in a statement on Thursday that stated: “we conduct our independent, rigorous research without fear or favour.” The Opposition have based their own costings on two analyses by consultancy Frontier Economics. Shadow Energy Minister Ted O’Brien explained that the costings in the report made clear that lower prices reflected costs over time. “The 44 per cent difference in the cost between Labor’s approach and the Coalition’s approach, it is very safe to assume it would be comparable when it comes to price differential of that period of time,” he said. Mr Dutton added more about the Coalition’s approach to the months-long drafting of the policy. “What we’ve looked at is the experience of every developed country around the world, the energy mix that they using,” he said. “And if you look to jurisdictions, for example, like Ontario or in Tennessee, they are paying 18 cents a kilowatt hour for their power at the moment because they have renewables firmed up by nuclear,” he argued. “In South Australia, at the moment, people are paying 56 cents a kilowatt hour, three times the rate. So is it any wonder that we’ve had a threefold increase in the number of manufacturing businesses which have closed in our country over the last two and a half years?” The Opposition Leader also addressed the question of the safety of nuclear power. “The Prime Minister signed up to the nuclear submarines, and therefore sent a very clear message to Australians that there are no safety concerns about the latest technology in relation to nuclear,” he said, referring to the AUKUS partnership between Australia, the US and the UK,” he said. “The AUKUS legislation that enables the nuclear reactor to be a part of our defence force and to be a key technology for us to defend ourselves, that has been facilitated through legislation, which has passed through the parliament already.”DANNY MURPHY: Man City's humiliating 4-0 loss by Tottenham is a wake-up call that Pep Guardiola can't ignore - his side have become far too easy to play against Man City lost their fifth game in a row after Spurs beat them 4-0 at the Etihad Saturday evening's defeat marked the longest losing streak of Guardiola's career Will Ruben Amorim be Man United's saviour? LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! Available wherever you get your podcasts. Episodes every Monday and Thursday By DANNY MURPHY Published: 22:28 GMT, 23 November 2024 | Updated: 22:29 GMT, 23 November 2024 e-mail View comments I didn’t read too much into Man City ’s previous four defeats which were all away from home and partly down to fielding weakened teams or not taking their chances. But Saturday night’s hammering at the Etihad by Tottenham is a massive wake-up call that Pep Guardiola has to take very seriously. Even though City are becoming too reliant on Erling Haaland for scoring goals, their single biggest concern is how easy Spurs found them to play against. When Pep is in his pomp, even his technical wizards like David Silva worked hard to shut down opponents. They were the best pressing team with Jurgen Klopp ’s Liverpool , opponents couldn’t get out against them. I didn’t see any of that on Saturday. You didn’t need to be a genius to work out Rodri was going to be a huge miss but they’ve deteriorated defensively more than anyone would have forecast. Spurs over-ran and outplayed City with ease. Some of City’s play was lazy. The way Ilkay Gundogan let James Maddison run off him to score was basic dereliction of duty and he wasn’t the only guilty one. Pep Guardiola has now lost five games in a row with Man City, the longest streak in his career Ange Postecoglou's Spurs side move up to sixth, three points behind rivals Arsenal in fourth Erling Haaland has scored one goal in his last four games after netting seven in August alone There are two factors. Firstly, City may collectively be in the comfort zone having won so much for so long. Secondly, the physicality looks off. Kyle Walker is a good example. His game relies on being athletic and while it’s admirable he came back early from injury because the team needed him, he’s not at his usual levels. I think Guardiola will want to work on how his team play without the ball ahead of next Sunday’s big game at Liverpool. No matter your creativity, you can’t survive at this level unless the ‘dirty’ side of the game, the tracking back and limiting space, is organised and adhered to. You can see the City boss searching for answers. He’s been changing his defensive systems regularly. Even at half-time on Saturday he switched by moving Rico Lewis inside into central midfield and went to a 4-3-3 rather than a 4-4-1-1. It’s also a concern that Haaland accounts for half the team’s goals. It’s time for others to step up. I’m more confident that Guardiola will be able to fix the attacking half of the conundrum provided Kevin De Bruyne gets up to speed. I was encouraged by how sharp the Belgian looked when he came on against Spurs. A quick word about Tottenham’s James Maddison, when he plays like that there is no better English playmaker in the league . It’s up to him to maintain those standards. But for City, famed for their runs in the second half of the season, this is a truly critical time. If Liverpool beat Southampton on Sunday and City next weekend , they will be 11 points ahead in the table. Even the great Catalan escapologist wouldn’t be able to come back from that. Manchester City Tottenham Hotspur Pep Guardiola Share or comment on this article: DANNY MURPHY: Man City's humiliating 4-0 loss by Tottenham is a wake-up call that Pep Guardiola can't ignore - his side have become far too easy to play against e-mail Add comment
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Jeremy Clarkson has backpedalled on his previous comments about why he bought his farm, saying he thought it would be a “better PR story if I said I bought it to avoid paying tax”. The TV presenter and journalist defied doctors’ orders by joining thousands of farmers in London on Tuesday to protest against agricultural inheritance tax changes. The 64-year-old, who fronts Prime Video’s Clarkson’s Farm, which documents the trials of farming on his land in Oxfordshire, wrote in a post on the Top Gear website in 2010: “I have bought a farm. There are many sensible reasons for this: Land is a better investment than any bank can offer. The government doesn’t get any of my money when I die. And the price of the food that I grow can only go up.” Clarkson also told the Times in 2021 that avoiding inheritance tax was “the critical thing” in his decision to buy land. Addressing the claim in a new interview with The Times, the former Top Gear presenter said: “I never did admit why I really bought it.” The fan of game bird shooting added: “I wanted to have a shoot – I was very naive. I just thought it would be a better PR story if I said I bought it to avoid paying tax.” Clarkson was among the thousands who took to the streets this week to protest over the changes in the recent Budget to impose inheritance tax on farms worth more than £1 million and he addressed the crowds at the march in central London. He told the newspaper he is not happy to be the public face of the movement, saying: “It should be led by farmers.” The presenter said he does not consider himself a farmer because there are “so many basic jobs” which he cannot do, but he feels his role is to “report on farming”. Earlier this month, it was confirmed Clarkson’s Farm, which has attracted huge attention to his Diddly Squat farm shop, had been renewed for a fifth series. Asked whether the issue behind the tax protest is that rural poverty is hidden, Clarkson agreed and said his programme was not helping to address the situation. “One of the problems we have on the show is we’re not showing the poverty either, because obviously on Diddly Squat there isn’t any poverty”, he said. “But trust me, there is absolute poverty. I’m surrounded by farmers. I’m not going out for dinner with James Dyson. “It’s people with 200 acres, 400 acres. Way past Rachel Reeves’s threshold. They are f*****.” The newspaper columnist also presents Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? on ITV. The Grand Tour, his motoring show with former Top Gear colleagues Richard Hammond and James May, ended in September. Discussing whether he might move into politics, Clarkson said: “I’d be a terrible political leader, hopeless. “I’m a journalist at heart, I prefer throwing rocks at people than having them thrown at me.” However, he said he would be “100% behind any escalation” after the farmers’ march. Clarkson revealed last month he had undergone a heart procedure to have stents fitted after experiencing a “sudden deterioration” in his health which brought on symptoms of being “clammy”, a “tightness” in his chest and “pins and needles” in his left arm. He said in a Sunday Times column that one of his arteries was “completely blocked and the second of three was heading that way” and doctors said he was perhaps “days away” from becoming very ill. Asked if he is thinking about retiring, the Doncaster-born celebrity said: “Probably not. It depends when you die, I always think. “You’d be surprised, us Northerners are made of strong stuff.”
Maupay also had a dig at Everton when he departed on loan to Marseille in the summer and his latest taunt has further angered the Premier League club’s supporters. The 28-year-old said on X after Sean Dyche’s side had lost 2-0 to Nottingham Forest at Goodison Park on Sunday: “Whenever I’m having a bad day I just check the Everton score and smile.” Whenever I’m having a bad day I just check the Everton score and smile 🙂 — Neal Maupay (@nealmaupay_) December 29, 2024 Former boxer Tony Bellew was among the Toffees’ supporters who responded to Maupay, with the ex-world cruiserweight champion replying on X with: “P****!” Maupay endured a miserable spell at Everton, scoring just one league goal in 29 appearances after being signed by the Merseysiders for an undisclosed fee in 2022. He departed on a season-long loan to his former club Brentford for the 2023-24 season and left Goodison for a second time in August when Marseille signed him on loan with an obligation to make the deal permanent. After leaving Everton in the summer, Maupay outraged their fans by posting on social media a scene from the film Shawshank Redemption, famous for depicting the main character’s long fight for freedom.
In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, Cisco Systems is positioning itself as an unexpected competitor. While traditionally known for its networking hardware, Cisco is now making waves in the AI domain through strategic collaboration with Nvidia. Cisco’s New Vision This partnership underscores Cisco’s ambition to step beyond its established domain and innovate in AI infrastructure. By integrating Nvidia GPUs into its data center technology, Cisco aims to provide cutting-edge solutions to meet the growing demands for AI computing power. Leveraging Nvidia’s Strength Nvidia, a dominant player in the graphics processing industry, plays a crucial role in this venture. The collaboration allows Cisco to incorporate Nvidia’s powerful GPUs, known for their unparalleled speed and capability, into its offerings. This move is anticipated to enhance performance and efficiency for tech companies seeking robust AI capabilities. Meeting Market Demands The integration of Nvidia’s technology positions Cisco to capture a share of the burgeoning AI market. The demand for efficient and high-performance AI systems is escalating, and Cisco’s enhanced data infrastructure seeks to address this need. As AI continues to permeate diverse sectors, Cisco’s innovative approach could prove indispensable. While Cisco may have been an unexpected entrant in the AI arena, its strategic move to partner with Nvidia illustrates a profound commitment to leading the AI revolution. By merging networking expertise with Nvidia’s GPU prowess, Cisco is ready to redefine possibilities in AI infrastructure. Cisco and Nvidia: A Game-Changer in AI Infrastructure Market Insights: Cisco’s Foray into AI with Nvidia Cisco Systems, renowned for its networking hardware, is venturing decisively into the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape through an impactful alliance with Nvidia. This collaboration marks a significant shift for Cisco, propelling it from its traditional roots into a dominant force in AI infrastructure. Leveraging Nvidia’s cutting-edge graphics processing units (GPUs), Cisco’s strategic expansion addresses the escalating demand for AI capabilities across multiple sectors. Key Features and Innovations Cisco’s integration of Nvidia GPUs represents a robust enhancement of its data center offerings. These GPUs are celebrated for their exceptional computational speed and efficiency, making them ideal for powering AI-driven applications. By embedding these capabilities into its infrastructure, Cisco aims to boost performance and reliability, thus providing a compelling solution to enterprises seeking advanced AI functionality. AI Market Trends and Predictions The AI market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with industries such as healthcare, finance, and automotive increasingly reliant on AI technologies. Cisco’s innovative approach positions it to capture a significant share of this expanding market. Industry analysts predict sustained growth in AI demand, suggesting that Cisco’s advanced infrastructure solutions will remain pertinent and potentially transformative in the market landscape. Pros and Cons Pros: – Enhanced Performance: The integration of Nvidia’s GPUs significantly improves the processing speed and efficiency of AI computations. – Strategic Positioning: Cisco’s initiative broadens its market reach, allowing it to cater to diverse industries with specialized AI infrastructure needs. – Future-Proofing: The collaboration ensures Cisco stays at the forefront of AI innovation, preparing it for future technological advancements. Cons: – Market Competition: Entering the AI space places Cisco in direct competition with established tech giants, necessitating continuous innovation to maintain a competitive edge. – Infrastructure Complexity: Integrating advanced AI capabilities can introduce complexities that may require significant investment in training and support. Use Cases and Applications By leveraging Nvidia’s GPU technology, Cisco’s AI infrastructure is set to benefit sectors like: – Healthcare: Enhancing data analytics capabilities for improved patient outcomes and predictive diagnostics. – Finance: Offering real-time data processing for fraud detection, risk assessment, and algorithmic trading. – Automotive: Facilitating the development of autonomous vehicles through advanced data processing and machine learning capabilities. Trends in AI Integration The emphasis on AI integration by traditional tech companies like Cisco underscores the universal appeal of AI across industries. This trend indicates a shift towards developing more intelligent and adaptable technologies that can cater to evolving business needs and consumer expectations. In conclusion, Cisco’s collaboration with Nvidia signifies a bold move into the AI domain, expanding its horizons beyond conventional networking. As AI continues to transform industries and redefine market dynamics, Cisco’s innovative solutions are poised to keep it at the forefront of this evolution. For more on Cisco’s advancements, visit Cisco’s official site .By Lisa Estrada We live in the charming Westcliff neighborhood of Fort Worth, nestled off Trail Lake Drive just a few blocks south of Texas Christian University. Having called this place home for over nine years, we cherish the vibrant sounds of TCU football games and the soothing chimes from St. Andrew’s bells. Westcliff is known for being friendly and welcoming. Neighbors often know each other, and there’s a strong sense of belonging. It is a picturesque and well-established neighborhood known for its warm communal vibe and beautiful, tree-lined streets. The area features a mix of midcentury homes and newer constructions offering a variety of architectural styles. Residents enjoy the convenience of nearby shopping centers, parks and excellent schools, making it a perfect place for families and individuals alike. The neighborhood is close to several parks and recreational areas, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Whether you enjoy jogging, biking or simply taking a leisurely stroll, Westcliff offers plenty of green spaces to explore. The development of Westcliff began in the late 1940s, with most homes being built between the 1940s and 1960s. The neighborhood has grown and evolved over the years, maintaining its charm and appeal. Originally, much of the land was owned by Amon G. Carter, a prominent figure in Fort Worth’s history. The area has always been a hub of activity, with the Westcliff Shopping Center serving as a central point for the community. Westcliff is served by several highly regarded schools, making it an ideal location for families. Some of the notable schools in the area include: Get essential daily news for the Fort Worth area. Sign up for insightful, in-depth stories — completely free. Westcliff Elementary School: Known for its strong academic programs and community involvement. McLean 6th Grade Center: Provides a supportive environment for students transitioning from elementary to middle school. W.P. McLean Middle School: Offers a variety of educational and extracurricular activities. Paschal High School: A well-established high school with a rich history and a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. Westcliff boasts a variety of local businesses that cater to the community’s needs. The shopping center, centrally located in the neighborhood, is anchored by Albertsons, Ace Hardware and Cowtown Marathon. It has evolved over the years, adapting to the changing needs of the neighborhood while maintaining its charm and appeal. Living in Westcliff means being part of a vibrant, historic and welcoming community. Whether you’re drawn by the excellent schools, the beautiful environment or the convenient location, there’s always something special about this neighborhood. Overall, Westcliff offered everything we were looking for in a neighborhood: a strong community, beautiful environment, excellent schools, convenient amenities and a rich history. It truly feels like home. Lisa Estrada is a dedicated mom and wife and an active board member for various nonprofit organizations. As a community leader, she enjoys volunteering. She works for Texas Health Resources and lives in Westcliff with her husband, Marcus, and their two cats. Total population: 3,405 Age 0-9 : 6% 10-19 : 14% 20-29 : 26% 30-39 : 14% 40-49 : 9% 50-59 : 10% 60-69 : 15% 70-79 : 4% 80 and older : 2% Education No degree: 2% High school : 8% Some college: 17% Bachelor’s degree : 43% Post-graduate: 30% Race : White: 80% | Hispanic: 14% | Other: 4% | Two or more: 2% Click on the link to view the schools’ Texas Education Agency ratings: McLean Middle School McLean 6th Grade Center Westcliff Elementary Alice D. Contreras Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts Elementary Paschal High School Wedgwood 6th Grade School Rosemont Middle School Alice Carlson Applied Learning Center George Clarke Elementary Richard J. Wilson Elementary South Hills Elementary Tanglewood Elementary Overton Park Elementary Trinity Basin Preparatory Tarrant County JJAEP Harmony Science Academy-Fort Worth Your support makes TWICE the impact today. As November draws to a close , time is running out to double your impact. 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NoneSAN DIEGO, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Kyverna Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KYTX) (“Kyverna” or the “Company”) common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the Company’s registration statement issued in connection with its initial public offering (“IPO”) held on February 8, 2024. The Kyverna lawsuit charges the Company, certain of its current and former senior executives and directors, and the underwriters of Kyverna’s IPO with violations of the federal securities laws (collectively, “Defendants”). Kyverna investors have until February 7, 2025 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Kyverna class action lawsuit. If you purchased or acquired Kyverna common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the Company’s registration statement issued in connection with its IPO on February 8, 2024, and suffered substantial losses , and you wish to obtain additional information or serve as lead plaintiff in this lawsuit, you may submit your information and contact us here: https://dicellolevitt.com/securities/kyverna/ . You can also contact DiCello Levitt attorneys Brian O’Mara or Ruben Peña by calling (888) 287-9005 or emailing investors@dicellolevitt.com . Those who inquire by email are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. Case Allegations Kyverna is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing cell therapies for patients suffering from autoimmune diseases. During its IPO, Kyverna offered 14.5 million shares of common stock at $22.00 per share, resulting in the Company receiving approximately $296 million in net proceeds. The Kyverna lawsuit alleges that the IPO’s registration statement contained false and misleading statements and/or concealed material adverse facts, including that: (i) Kyverna did not disclose negative information about one of its clinical trials; (ii) the undisclosed negative information was likely to, and eventually did, substantially and negatively affect Kyverna’s main product, making the information and trends disclosed in the registration statement, false, misleading, and not indicative of Kyverna’s business prospects; (iii) Kyverna’s statements about risk factors did not to adequately disclose the risk posed by Kyverna’s nondisclosure of adverse information about one of its clinical trials, that other adverse results and trends had already manifested or the probable materially negative effects on Kyverna’s future results, share price, and prospects. The truth began to emerge on June 14, 2024, when Kyverna published an investor presentation that revealed adverse data about one of its clinical trials. The Kyverna lawsuit alleges the Company’s shares plummeted after this data was disclosed. In fact, by the filing of the Kyverna lawsuit, the Company’s stock had traded as low as $3.92 per share, a decline of more than 82% from the IPO’s price per share. About DiCello Levitt At DiCello Levitt, we are dedicated to achieving justice for our clients through class action, business-to-business, public client, whistleblower, personal injury, civil and human rights, and mass tort litigation. Our lawyers are highly respected for their ability to litigate and win cases – whether by trial, settlement, or otherwise – for people who have suffered harm, global corporations that have sustained significant economic losses, and public clients seeking to protect their citizens’ rights and interests. Every day, we put our reputations – and our capital – on the line for our clients. DiCello Levitt has achieved top recognition as Plaintiffs Firm of the Year and Trial Innovation Firm of the Year by the National Law Journal , in addition to its top-tier Chambers and Benchmark ratings. The New York Law Journal also recently recognized DiCello Levitt as a Distinguished Leader in trial innovation. For more information about the Firm, including recent trial victories and case resolutions, please visit www.dicellolevitt.com . Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Media Contact Amy Coker 4747 Executive Drive, Suite 240 San Diego, CA 92121 619-963-2426 investors@dicellolevitt.comTexas Roadhouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:TXRH) Shares Acquired by Natixis Advisors LLC
Nico Iamaleava passed for four touchdowns and Dylan Sampson rushed for 77 yards and set a school-record for TDs as No. 11 Tennessee rolled to a 56-0 victory over UTEP on Saturday afternoon in Knoxville, Tenn. Sampson scored on a 14-yard TD run early in the second quarter for the game's first points to deliver his 22nd TD of tje season to break the Tennessee single-season mark set by Gene McEvers in 1929. Iamaleava was 15 of 20 for 173 yards for Tennessee (9-2), while Bru McCoy caught a pair of TD passes and Squirrel White and Ethan Davis each had a TD reception. Tennessee moved its all-time record to 2-0 against the Miners, also having blanked the Conference USA school 24-0 in 2018. Jermod McCoy and John Slaughter had interceptions for the Volunteers, while Dominic Bailey recovered a fumble to set up a score. Skyler Locklear was 10-of-19 passing for 50 yards with an interception for UTEP (2-9), while rushing for 37 yards on eight carries. JP Pickles also had a turn at QB for the Miners and was 10 of 15 for 72 yards. Kenny Odom had eight receptions for 70 yards. Both defenses set the tone in the first quarter. The UTEP defense allowed just one first down to the Southeastern Conference team in three ugly series in the opening quarter and only 22 yards. In the second quarter, Sampson ended a 68-yard drive by dashing up the middle for 14 yards for the record-setting score to take a 7-0 lead with 13:22 remaining before halftime. After Bailey's fumble recovery, Iamaleava flipped a screen pass that White took 9 yards to the end zone nearly six minutes later. Davis put the Volunteers up 21-0 when he grabbed a short pass for a 1-yard TD. Iamaleava then found Bru McCoy from 18 yards with eight seconds left in the second quarter for a 28-0 halftime lead. McCoy caught his second TD and Peyton Lewis rushed for a pair for a 49-0 lead in the third quarter, but the biggest roar from Volunteers fans came when it was announced Florida beat No. 9 Ole Miss 24-17, to enhance the Volunteers' College Football Playoff hopes. Cameron Seldon's 3-yard run capped the scoring as the Volunteers finished the season undefeated at home for the second time in four years. --Field Level MediaAMMAN — The Jordan Europe Business Association (JEBA), on Sunday called for enhancing economic ties between Jordan and the European Union, describing these relations as a "key driver for advancing trade and investment cooperation." Mohammad Smadi, board member and promotion director of JEBA, highlighted Jordan's strategic position as a gateway for European access to regional markets, noting that this "unique" role offers significant opportunities in vital sectors such as trade, renewable energy and technology, according to the Jordan news Agency, Petra. He highlighted Jordan's reputation as a stable and secure partner, making it an attractive destination for European investment, particularly in strategic industries. Despite regional geopolitical challenges, the Kingdom has maintained its position as a "reliable hub" for foreign investors, he added. Smadi noted that the European Union is Jordan's second largest trading partner, where trade volume reached JD3.2 billion in 2023, pointing out that Jordan's main exports to Europe include phosphates, fertilisers and pharmaceuticals. He also acknowledged that there are still some challenges hindering Jordanian-EU trade, including high transport costs and the "stringent" standards required by European markets. Smadi estimated that untapped opportunities under existing agreements, such as the Jordan-EU Partnership Agreement, amount to some $777 million. To address these challenges, Smadi called for increased efforts to capitalise on these agreements and boost trade. He pointed to Jordan's Economic Modernisation Vision, which focuses on increasing exports to Europe by improving product quality, training small and medium-sized enterprises, promoting the green economy and upgrading logistics infrastructure to reduce transport costs. In addition, digital transformation is seen as a "key enabler" for Jordanian companies to enter European markets more effectively. "Jordan is not only a gateway to Europe, but also to regional markets such as the Gulf, Iraq and Syria," said Smadi. He added that initiatives such as the Jordanian Railway Project and the Clean Energy Corridor will improve connectivity between Jordan, the region and Europe, creating even greater opportunities for economic cooperation. To further boost trade ties, Smadi suggested specialised training programmes to help Jordanian companies meet European standards and developing joint digital platforms to streamline trade and reduce customs barriers. He emphasised the crucial role of SMEs, which make up 95 per cent of Jordan's economy, in the Kingdom's modernisation efforts. Smadi noted that JEBA plays a key role in fostering partnerships between the Jordanian and European private sectors by organising investment forums, conferences and providing consultancy services to facilitate market entry. He also announced JEBA's plans to host the first Jordan-European Forum under the theme "Digital and Green Jordan", urging European countries to increase their investments in the Kingdom's strategic and vital sectors in a bid to enhance the Kingdom's role as a regional and international economic hub.
