Man City crisis continues as Feyenoord come from three down to draw( MENAFN - GetNews) (Las Vegas, Nevada, United States) As per DelveInsight's assessment, globally, Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis pipeline constitutes 15+ key companies continuously working towards developing 15+ Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis treatment therapies, analysis of Clinical Trials, Therapies, Mechanism of Action, Route of Administration, and Developments analyzes DelveInsight. The Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Pipeline report embraces in-depth commercial and clinical assessment of the pipeline products from the pre-clinical developmental phase to the marketed phase. The report also covers a detailed description of the drug, including the mechanism of action of the drug, clinical studies, NDA approvals (if any), and product development activities comprising the technology, collaborations, mergers acquisition, funding, designations, and other product-related details. “Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Pipeline Insight, 2024 " report by DelveInsight outlines comprehensive insights into the present clinical development scenario and growth prospects across the Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Market. Some of the key takeaways from the Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Pipeline Report: Companies across the globe are diligently working toward developing novel Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis treatment therapies with a considerable amount of success over the years. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis companies working in the treatment market are NovaBiotics Ltd, Synspira Therapeutics, Parion Sciences, Chiesi Farmaceutic, CSL Behring, Haisco Pharmaceutical, SolAeroMed Inc., AstraZeneca, Zambon SpA, Boehringer Ingelheim, Armata Pharmaceuticals, Renovion, and others , are developing therapies for the Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis treatment Emerging Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis therapies in the different phases of clinical trials are- NP339, Research Programme:NCFB, Research programme: mucolytic agents, CHF 6333, CSL787, HSK31858, S-1226, Benralizumab, Colistimethate sodium, BI 1291583, AP-PA02, ARINA-1, and others are expected to have a significant impact on the Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis market in the coming years. In December 2024, Armata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE American: ARMP) , a biotechnology company dedicated to developing high-purity, pathogen-specific bacteriophage therapeutics for chronic pulmonary diseases and antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections, today announced promising topline results from its Phase 2 "Tailwind" trial. The trial evaluated AP-PA02, a novel inhaled multi-phage therapeutic for treating chronic pulmonary Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) infections in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB). In May 2024, Insmed' s stock more than doubled following the announcement that its lead pipeline candidate, brensocatib, successfully completed a Phase III trial. The much-anticipated ASPEN trial (NCT04594369) was a global, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase III study designed to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of brensocatib in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. In July 2023, Zambon, a global pharmaceutical company dedicated to innovating treatments and enhancing the health and well-being of patients, revealed the conclusive findings from the Phase 3 PROMIS-I and PROMIS-II studies. These results were unveiled during the 2023 6th World Bronchiectasis Conference held in New York, NY. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Overview Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis is a chronic lung condition characterized by the permanent widening and damage of the airways in the lungs, which leads to persistent coughing, excessive mucus production, and frequent respiratory infections. Unlike cystic fibrosis, it is not caused by a genetic defect in the CFTR gene. Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis can result from various underlying conditions such as chronic infections, immune system disorders, or other lung diseases. Symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Treatment typically involves antibiotics to manage infections, bronchodilators, and airway clearance techniques to reduce symptoms and improve lung function. Get a Free Sample PDF Report to know more about Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Pipeline Therapeutic Assessment- Emerging Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Drugs Under Different Phases of Clinical Development Include: NP339: NovaBiotics Ltd Research Programme:NCFB: Synspira Therapeutics Research programme: mucolytic agents: Parion Sciences CHF 6333: Chiesi Farmaceutic CSL787: CSL Behring HSK31858: Haisco Pharmaceutical S-1226: SolAeroMed Inc. Benralizumab: AstraZeneca Colistimethate sodium: Zambon SpA BI 1291583: Boehringer Ingelheim AP-PA02: Armata Pharmaceuticals ARINA-1: Renovion Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Route of Administration Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis pipeline report provides the therapeutic assessment of the pipeline drugs by the Route of Administration. Products have been categorized under various ROAs, such as Intravenous Subcutaneous Oral Intramuscular Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Molecule Type Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Products have been categorized under various Molecule types, such as Monoclonal antibody Small molecule Peptide Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Pipeline Therapeutics Assessment Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Assessment by Product Type Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis By Stage and Product Type Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Assessment by Route of Administration Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis By Stage and Route of Administration Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Assessment by Molecule Type Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis by Stage and Molecule Type DelveInsight's Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Report covers around 15+ products under different phases of clinical development like Late-stage products (Phase III) Mid-stage products (Phase II) Early-stage product (Phase I) Pre-clinical and Discovery stage candidates Discontinued & Inactive candidates Route of Administration Further Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis product details are provided in the report. Download the Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis pipeline report to learn more about the emerging Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis therapies Some of the key companies in the Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Therapeutics Market include: Key companies developing therapies for Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis are - Insmed Incorporated, AstraZeneca, Zambon, CSL Behring, Chiesi Farmaceutici, Haisco Pharmaceutical, Boehringer Ingelheim, Armata Pharmaceuticals, Renovion, SolAeroMed, and others. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Pipeline Analysis: The Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis pipeline report provides insights into The report provides detailed insights about companies that are developing therapies for the treatment of Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis with aggregate therapies developed by each company for the same. It accesses the Different therapeutic candidates segmented into early-stage, mid-stage, and late-stage of development for Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Treatment. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis key companies are involved in targeted therapeutics development with respective active and inactive (dormant or discontinued) projects. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Drugs under development based on the stage of development, route of administration, target receptor, monotherapy or combination therapy, a different mechanism of action, and molecular type. Detailed analysis of collaborations (company-company collaborations and company-academia collaborations), licensing agreement and financing details for future advancement of the Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis market. The report is built using data and information traced from the researcher's proprietary databases, company/university websites, clinical trial registries, conferences, SEC filings, investor presentations, and featured press releases from company/university websites and industry-specific third-party sources, etc. Download Sample PDF Report to know more about Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis drugs and therapies Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Pipeline Market Drivers Recent Developments to Improve Research into Bronchiectasis, emergence of Novel Drugs & Therapies with Great Market Potential are some of the important factors that are fueling the Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Market. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Pipeline Market Barriers However, challenges Associated with the Drug Delivery, regulatory & Economic Hindrance and other factors are creating obstacles in the Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Market growth. Scope of Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Pipeline Drug Insight Coverage: Global Key Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Companies: NovaBiotics Ltd, Synspira Therapeutics, Parion Sciences, Chiesi Farmaceutic, CSL Behring, Haisco Pharmaceutical, SolAeroMed Inc., AstraZeneca, Zambon SpA, Boehringer Ingelheim, Armata Pharmaceuticals, Renovion, and others Key Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Therapies: NP339, Research Programme:NCFB, Research programme: mucolytic agents, CHF 6333, CSL787, HSK31858, S-1226, Benralizumab, Colistimethate sodium, BI 1291583, AP-PA02, ARINA-1, and others Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Therapeutic Assessment: Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis current marketed and Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis emerging therapies Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Market Dynamics: Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis market drivers and Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis market barriers Request for Sample PDF Report for Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Pipeline Assessment and clinical trials Table of Contents 1. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Report Introduction 2. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Executive Summary 3. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Overview 4. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis- Analytical Perspective In-depth Commercial Assessment 5. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Pipeline Therapeutics 6. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Late Stage Products (Phase II/III) 7. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Mid Stage Products (Phase II) 8. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Early Stage Products (Phase I) 9. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Preclinical Stage Products 10. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Therapeutics Assessment 11. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Inactive Products 12. Company-University Collaborations (Licensing/Partnering) Analysis 13. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Key Companies 14. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Key Products 15. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Unmet Needs 16 . Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Market Drivers and Barriers 17. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Future Perspectives and Conclusion 18. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Analyst Views 19. Appendix 20. About DelveInsight About DelveInsight DelveInsight is a leading Business Consultant and Market Research firm focused exclusively on life sciences. It supports Pharma companies by providing comprehensive end-to-end solutions to improve their performance. It also offers Healthcare Consulting Services, which benefits in market analysis to accelerate business growth and overcome challenges with a practical approach. MENAFN23122024003238003268ID1109025433 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. 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On October 22, a longstanding tradition at Indonesia’s Ministry of Defense took on new significance as President Prabowo Subianto handed the role of defense minister over to Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, a seasoned military leader and former colleague. The event was further elevated by the attendance of many prominent retired senior military officers, creating an atmosphere of camaraderie and optimism. The gathering of these senior officers symbolized collective support for the direction in which Sjafrie is likely to take Indonesia’s defense policy – a direction aligned with Prabowo’s vision of modernizing the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) in response to both domestic and regional security demands. Sjafrie’s experience in defense policymaking extends beyond his military career, also including his tenure as secretary-general of the Ministry of Defense (2004-2009) and later as deputy minister under Purnomo Yusgiantoro (2010-2014). This period marked Indonesia’s efforts to rebuild its defense posture through the “Minimum Essential Forces” initiative – a long-term plan to strengthen defense capabilities and the domestic defense industry. It also marked a strategic shift in the country’s defense policy, from its previous focus on the domestic political realm to greater attention on regional and geopolitical dynamics, recognizing the military’s key role in global interactions. During this period, Sjafrie played a key role in refining defense procurement procedures that involved adjusting the balance of decision-making power between the ministry and the military branches. Additionally, his legacy includes the establishment of the Defense Industry Policy Committee, which aims to harmonize military procurement with the development of Indonesia’s defense industry, including policies on offsets and technology transfers. This background is crucial as Sjafrie steps into his new role, inheriting a legacy of strategic policy development. His appointment also coincides with a renewed focus on enhancing Indonesia’s defense capabilities, particularly in response to regional pressures like South China Sea tensions and the AUKUS pact, which heighten the need for a stable power balance between the U.S. and China. Beyond Procurement Indonesia’s greater role in geopolitical stage requires a strong defense posture, and Sjafrie will play a key role in advancing Prabowo’s vision. Therefore, it is essential that increased defense budgets translate not only into upgraded capabilities but also address internal challenges. Conversations with military officials and defense policy experts underscore several pressing challenges that need attention. Furthermore, force sustainment often lacks sufficient funding especially for maintenance, leading to decreased operational readiness for some critical systems. Currently, defense procurement heavily favors foreign manufacturers, relegating the domestic defense industry, including state-owned enterprises under the Defend ID holding company, to a supporting role for offset and technology transfer requirements. While modernization often necessitates foreign procurement, Sjafrie must ensure that these acquisitions bring meaningful benefits to the local industry through comprehensive offset agreements and technology transfers, fostering a self-sufficient and resilient defense industry. Sjafrie’s familiarity with these companies’ structural issues will be essential as he will need to lay out a sustainable defense procurement plan that will not only help state-owned defense companies such as PTDI, PAL, Pindad, LEN, and Dahana survive but also thrive. This will likely require balancing the expected quick outcomes in terms of defense capabilities with the more longer-term impact on the domestic defense industry. Structural reform Structural reform within the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) is another critical challenge – one that is often overlooked. With his strong political backing, Sjafrie is in a position to chart the future structure and size of the TNI, a proposal that past administrations have been reluctant to address due to its political sensitivity. The TNI, currently comprising 404,500 personnel, faces structural inefficiencies that Sjafrie will need to address. Over the years, the TNI has seen a growing number of high-ranking officers – often assigned to civilian roles – that has expanded its size without necessarily adding to its operational capacity. Defense analysts suggest that a leaner force could allow TNI to concentrate resources on training, equipment, and strategic readiness, creating a more agile and capable defense force. A former TNI Chief once suggested that 150,000 would be the ideal size for the Indonesian Army, which currently employs twice that number. Although opinions may vary on the exact figure, there is broad consensus on the need for a well-equipped, well-trained, and adequately compensated force – a goal that remains prohibitively expensive at its current size. Budget constraints, however, are an ever-present reality. While Prabowo is committed to defense, his strong emphasis on large-scale social programs means that defense budgets will remain tight, especially considering Indonesia’s economic realities in the uncertain global climate. In this context, Sjafrie is expected to craft strategic policies that focus on building Indonesia’s deterrence capabilities in critical areas and address the most pressing problems in order to maximize the impact of available resources. Another significant challenge for Sjafrie is gaining acceptance among civil society organizations, given his extensive military background, which includes deployments in conflict zones like the former East Timor and Aceh, as well as his involvement in Jakarta during the bloody unrest of 1998 as Indonesia transitioned to democracy. While history cannot be undone, Sjafrie would do well to follow in the footsteps of his former mentor, Juwono Sudarsono, who earned respect as a defense minister open to human rights issues and committed to reforming the security sector. In summary, as Sjafrie assumes his new role, he has the expertise and backing to make transformative changes. However, he faces considerable challenges in navigating budget constraints, a complex procurement process, and the balancing act between modernizing the military and supporting Indonesia’s defense industry. His job will not be easy, but if he chooses to embrace reforms that take Indonesia beyond the status quo, I am willing to give Sjafrie the benefit of the doubt.
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Chase Herbstreit, Son of ESPN Personality and Former OSU QB Kirk, Commits to MichiganMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Jonnu Smith in overtime and the Miami Dolphins overcame Aaron Rodgers' first 300-yard passing game in nearly three years to beat the New York Jets 32-26 on Sunday. After Jason Sanders tied it with 7 seconds left in regulation with a 42-yard field goal, Tagovailoa quickly moved the Dolphins (6-7) down the field and they beat the Jets for the ninth straight time in Miami. That came after Anders Carlson gave the struggling Jets (3-10) — who were eliminated from postseason contention for the 14th straight year — the lead with a 42-yarder with 52 seconds remaining. But Malik Washington put the Dolphins in great position to help set up Sanders' field goal with a 45-yard kickoff return to Miami's 46-yard line. Tagovailoa was 33 of 47 for 331 yards and two TDs. He had just one incompletion on Miami's eight-play, 70-yard scoring drive that was capped by Smith's fourth touchdown of the season. Smith didn't have a catch before catching three for 44 yards on the winning drive. Rodgers was 27 of 39 for 339 yards, ending a drought of 34 regular-season games without a 300-yard passing game — dating to Dec. 12, 2021, while with Green Bay — and had a TD pass to Davante Adams. But Rodgers could only watch from the sideline in overtime as the Jets never got the ball after blowing a second straight second-half lead. Rodgers and Adams connected for a 3-yard score in the third quarter, the pair's 79th touchdown in the regular and postseason. They passed Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown for the fourth-most by a quarterback-receiver duo in NFL history. Adams finished with nine catches and 109 yards. The Dolphins trailed entering the fourth quarter, but Tagovailoa connected with Tyreek Hill for a 4-yard TD and Jaylen Waddle caught the two-point conversion to tie it at 23. Hill caught 10 passes for 115 yards, and Waddle added 99 yards on nine catches.. The Jets took a 20-15 lead in the third on Adams' touchdown that was set up by a 42-yard pickup by Garrett Wilson, who beat cornerback Jalen Ramsey on a double move to get open. A 40-yard field goal by Carlson later stretched New York's lead to 8 after the Dolphins went scoreless in the quarter. The matchup pitted the Jets' No. 2-ranked pass defense against Tagovailoa, the NFL's most accurate passer, and Miami's No. 9-ranked pass defense against the four-time MVP Rodgers who has had a subpar season. Both quarterbacks were strong and the teams played rather evenly at first, with each scoring on their first three possessions. The first punt of the game was on Miami's first drive of the second half, and the Jets scored on their first five possessions. Tagovailoa had just three incompletions in the first half and was 3 for 3 on Miami's final drive of the second quarter, moving the Dolphins into field goal range in 45 seconds to set up a 57-yarder by Sanders, which tied the kicker's career best. Sanders also made kicks of 39 and 24 yards, and De'Von Achane had a 2-yard rushing touchdown on Miami's opening possession. Rodgers moved the Jets inside Miami's 20 three times in the first half. Isaiah Davis ran for a 17-yard score, and Carlson made field goals of 28 and 30 yards. Wilson caught seven passes for 114 yards. Jets: RT Morgan Moses injured his wrist during pregame warmups. He started, but was replaced during the game by Max Mitchell. ... WR Irvin Charles left with a knee injury. Dolphins: LT Terron Armstead left early after apparently tweaking the knee that sidelined him this week in practice. ... WR Dee Eskridge (knee) and LB Anthony Walker Jr (hamstring) were also injured. Jets: At Jacksonville next Sunday. Dolphins: At Houston next Sunday. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL
MANCHESTER, NH – The New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity (NHCJE) has received a $500,000 general operating grant from the Point32Health Foundation . The funds, to be distributed over five years, will support NHCJE’s work in community building, organizing, policy advocacy, and capacity building to advance equity and belonging across the Granite State. “We envision a New Hampshire that offers fair opportunities for all Granite Staters, regardless of age, gender, who you love, where you grew up, or the language of origin you speak,” said Anthony Poore, President/CEO of NHCJE.“This support allows us to continue sparking meaningful dialogue and work toward solutions that reflect New Hampshire’s values, helping to ensure everyone can belong and thrive.” This grant is part of a $15 million commitment to social and racial justice over the next five years by Point32Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Point32Health, which includes Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan. This multi-year investment aligns with the Foundation’s broader strategy to improve conditions for older people, build community power, promote healthier lives, and advance equitable communities across New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. We don’t spam! You're on the list! Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.Welcome to Thanksgiving with the Bells. One thing is for sure, when this family gets together, there is a much fun to be had: relay races, talent contests, and basketball – always basketball. And on Thanksgiving, there used to be an annual Turkey Bowl touch football game – but that got kind of out of hand. A little too competitive. Christian Bell probably put it best when summing up what it means to be a part of the Bell family. “Absolutely the standards were high for all the Bells,” said Christian, who was a star defensive tackle, a soccer goalie and a track athlete during his Highland High School days. “I can’t think of a branch of our family that has a low standard as far as athletics. If you’re not very good, you better be comfortable being uncomfortable until you’re good.” Starting with Veryl and Beulah Bell and their six Baby Boomer generation kids up through today, there probably has not been any family that has had more impact on athletics in southeastern Idaho than the Bells. Nothing better illustrates the ubiquity of the Bells than a recent typical weekend in the life of Troy and Jamie Bell. It started with their daughter-in-law Marci’s Idaho State volleyball game at Reed Gym. That was followed by watching their daughter Tambree’s Boise State soccer game on video, followed by daughter Devree’s soccer game at Highland High School. The weekend came to an appropriate conclusion at ISU’s ICCU Dome for son Jayden’s Bengal football game. “I said this is kind of like a life that doesn’t exist,” said Troy, who, along with his wife, are both former ISU and Highland star athletes themselves. “All these kids playing sports. How did we get here?” It is a fair question to ask of all the Bells, their progeny and the in-laws who have married into the athletic dynasty. Because of both the sheer number of outstanding athletes in the Bell family, and the magnitude of their achievements, it’s nearly impossible to accurately quantify their impact. But with the help of Robyn Bell, Troy’s mother, we can give it a shot, with apologies to any of the Bells we are leaving out. The Bell dominion all starts at Highland High School, where Veryl and Beulah’s kids went to school in the 1960s. There the boys first came under the influence of Jim Koetter, the aspiring young coach who may have been the only person in Pocatello more competitive than the Bell boys. By Robyn Bell’s count, there have been 30 Bells or progeny who have participated in athletics at Highland, beginning with twin brothers Ned and Ted in 1966. Of those 30, 11 Bells or progeny have earned the Highland All-Around Athlete Award, including Ted and his brothers Leonard and David. Nine went on to compete in athletics at Idaho State. And nine won at least one – and in some cases multiple – state championships as Rams. Swing across town and Leonard’s four children all competed at Pocatello High School, winning state titles of their own. And there have been Bells achieving athletic success in Boise and Northern Utah as the family has expanded as well. Veryl and Beulah ran a tight ship, Veryl operating a trucking company and, later, an ice cream store, and Beulah was in charge of an A&W Restaurant the Bells purchased out on Highway 30 west of Pocatello. Veryl was a good athlete and very competitive in his own right, and he engaged his kids in various games at neighbor Wally Kelly’s house on the corner, or he’d rent the gym at Almeda Junior High School for pickup basketball on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with his peers that the kids would attend. “He was just as much into athletics as we were,” Ted said of his father. “That’s why we loved it, I guess.” While all Veryl and Beulah’s kids were competitive, none were more so than their twins, Ted and Ned. “It was a blessing and a curse,” said Ted, who was born a few minutes before Ned. “We were so competitive, because Ned and I were twins and everything we did was a competition. We had to win. We both got so competitive, it wasn’t just between each other. Any sport we played, if we didn’t win, it was like the world ended. I mean, we were over the top. I’m still today overly-competitive.” Ted met Robyn in high school, and they were married after he returned from an LDS mission to Scotland. She gave birth to Travis, their oldest child, ten months later, and thus began a steady procession of future Bell athletes. Robyn recalls standing in center field while playing for the Bells A&W softball team and pronouncing the contractions were two minutes apart and the softball game best come to a conclusion soon. Travis said those early A&W Root Beer softball games were the beginning of his introduction to the world of competitive athletics, Bell style. “Watching my dad and my uncles play fastpitch – and watching my dad play racquetball,” said Travis of when he first realized the Bell family was different. “I was probably 3, 4, 5 years old, watching them all compete in fastpitch... Watching my dad play racquetball on weekends in big tournaments and come home with a black eye and broken teeth, from diving. Just watching them compete at all levels.” As the family expanded and the children grew, the Bell family home became the center for every kind of contest you can imagine. “We were very competitive,” said Travis. “We were wrestling. My dad would carpet the wall halfway up – he was a carpet installer, and we’d be pitching the ball against the wall. We had no idea we were busting the sheet rock. Dad would take us out in the cul de sac and we would play catch. We’d play home run derby, wiffle ball, football. I don’t know how many couches we broke playing football. Troy being the youngest, we’d give him the ball and tackle him.” Travis came of age first and his reckoning came when he moved up to varsity to wrestle in the state tournament as a ninth-grader. “My very first match was against Poky,” Travis said. “I was wrestling against a senior, and back then the Poky-Highland match was a huge deal. I was a 98-pounder and I was sent out there and I think I pinned him. I finished third in the state – it taught me what you had to do to get there.” Travis followed that up with three state wrestling championships. He also played on Highland’s 1987 state championship football team, then placed in the national junior college wrestling tournament at Ricks College for two years. He coached wrestling at Highland for many years, and now is the assistant principal and athletic director at Highland. Then came Shane, who won state wrestling titles as a sophomore and a senior, and played on that 1987 state title football team. Followed by Trevor, who was a three-time second-place finisher in wrestling at state, was a late bloomer physically, returned from his mission and became an all-American safety at Idaho State, an ISU Hall of Famer and he is still the all-time interception leader at ISU. The last boy in the group was Troy, who eschewed the family wrestling legacy after going undefeated during his junior wrestling career. He simply set the record for most rushing yards in a state championship game in football, and played on Highland’s boys’ basketball state title team. “Ever since I was a young man, I noticed and recognized with my dad, all my aunts and my uncles, and even my grandfather and my grandmother that winning and excelling was very, very important,” said Troy, now the co-owner of TanaBell Health Services. “I’m named after my grandfather Veryl, he was a military, Air Force guy, he was an entrepreneur and he was extremely competitive. And I could see in both my dad and my uncles that competition was something they thrived on. They loved it. It was just a part of the family mentality to compete and to strive to excel and to push yourself to the limits that some other people may not be willing to push to.” Ted Bell’s sister Janet was an outstanding runner, but back in her days there weren’t varsity sports for girls in high school. Female athletes had to satisfy themselves with club competition. But Ted and Robyn’s girls got the opportunity to compete in high school that their mother and aunt were denied. The Bells had three girls, Mandy, Heidi and Camie, and they spent a lot of their early years following their brothers around southern Idaho watching them compete in baseball, wrestling and football. They were excellent cheerleaders, proud of their brothers. But they had their own competitive drive. “I did dance and cheer, all the sports – basketball, softball, track,” said Heidi Bringhurst, the middle daughter of Ted and Robyn. “It was just instilled in us from the time we were little. We were always going to games.” When it was time for the girls to compete, though, the Bells were there for their daughters as well. “My mom and dad were really good examples,” said Heidi. “Like my senior year I was cut from the volleyball team. To play from the time I was in seventh grade clear up to my senior year to get cut was really hard. My parents were adamant about just pushing through those hard times. My basketball season was a little rough and I had some senior girls quit. I chose to keep going. I think they just taught me to always work hard, they instilled that work ethic in me and all my siblings, and to just not quit when things get hard.” Heidi still holds several weight-lifting records at Highland. Her daughter Lauryn is similarly built, competes in basketball and track, and was invited to a combine in Salt Lake City to train for the skeleton bobsled U.S. Olympic team. She was the youngest competitor there, and finished in the top three in every testing category. Meanwhile Mandy, Heidi’s older sister, was a sprint star at Highland, running on three state championship relay teams for her Uncle Ned’s Ram track teams. “None of our boys had speed like Mandy,” said Robyn. “She had her dad’s speed.” “When she was a senior, she said, ‘Dad, I can outrun you,’” said Ted. “I just started laughing. I said, ‘Mandy, don’t even go there.’ We went out in the street, somebody said go, we ran down the street, we had 100 yards marked off, and she beat me by about five yards.” Ned Bell was not a great athlete – after graduating from Highland, he walked on to the ISU football team, where his biggest claim to fame was being “salt” to Bengal all-American wide receiver Eddie “The Flea” Bell’s “pepper.” But Ned, who was a middle-distance runner in his track days, found his niche in coaching sprinters. First at Pocatello High School, then at ISU, and finally back at Highland, Bell developed a reputation as one of the finest sprint coaches in the state. “I read a ton, I really did,” said Ned, who led Highland to three state titles, Pocatello one as head track coach. “One of the things I did, one reason I had so much success with sprinters, with just in my own mind, I thought, ‘we ought to work out one day a week running nothing but hills.’ I mean steep. We did that every Wednesday, and I think the kids ate it up. Going up hill, then when you finally run on the flat, you’re just so much faster.” Ned joined ISU head track Coach Jerry Quiller’s staff in the 1980s. He coached numerous Big Sky championship indoor and outdoor relay teams, as well as 400 and 500-meter champions. Twice, he coached four-by-four relay teams that qualified for nationals. After leaving ISU, Ned returned to high school coaching at Highland, where he built a power house. “I spent some time with Ned at Highland and he did a phenomenal job of preparation,” said Brent Koetter, who coached Wade Bell at Pocatello and Troy Bell at Highland in football. “His preparation in track was meticulous. Their work ethic was unbelievable, the attention to detail – they just did things right.” Ned and his wife Michele Pond-Bell had only one future athlete to lend to the Rams’ cause – Christian. He was an excellent defensive tackle during his days with the Rams, and was recruited to play football at Idaho State. But a funny thing happened on the way to the locker-room: Christian fell in love with a local girl who was part of the cheerleading squad at ISU and he was recruited to the squad as well. “He showed me the mark on his arm, and I said, ‘What’s that?’ ” Michele said. “He said, ‘I tried out for cheerleader today and I made it.’ And I said, ‘You tell your dad.’” “That year and a half I cheered at ISU was pretty intense,” Christian said. “I got in the best shape of my life, we ran and lifted, it kept us in great shape.” And the Bell drive continues in Christian’s family, where he’s raising his four children to appreciate the joy of competition. “In my house, we hate losing more than we love winning,” Christian said. “My kids take sports more seriously than most 9- and 6-year-olds. They care when they lose, they care when they win.” In case you hadn’t noticed by now, if you are a Bell, you are expected to compete at Highland High School. “We moved twice in our life just to be in the Highland area,” said Christian. “If you’re a Bell, you’re a Highland family... My mom went to Poky. Whenever we played Pocatello, my mom would say, ‘A little part of me will cheer for them.’ How dare you!” But things didn’t work out quite out that way for Leonard Bell’s kids. “Growing up, I planned on going to Highland,” said Wade, the oldest of Leonard’s four children who all competed at Pocatello High School. “The summer before high school started, my family ran into some financial situations and I was living in the Pocatello boundary. At first it was a shock, all my friends were at Highland. I was kind of bummed for that. But it ended up being really good for me. I had great coaches, great friends and teammates, and we had a lot of success in all three sports.” Wade, now an insurance manager in northern Utah, played football and baseball and wrestled at Pocatello. His brothers Trent and David also played football and wrestled for what was then known as the Indians, and his sister Michelle participated in volleyball, basketball and softball. Despite their deep Highland roots, Wade said none of the Ram cousins ever gave him a hard time about being a West-Sider. “No, not to my face,” he said. “I think I felt a little awkward at first, but it is what it is. I tried to make the best of it. I know Highland and Poky are big rivals and sometimes it got a little heated. We both wanted to do well against each other. It wasn’t an ugly situation, it was friendly.” Ironically, both Jim and Brent Koetter were coaching at Pocatello High School at that time. Wade’s cousin Trevor, meanwhile, was competing for the Rams while Wade was wrestling and playing football for Pocatello. “I was very fortunate,” Wade noted, “during my time at Pocatello both my wrestling team and my football team won state my junior and senior years.” Probably Wade’s best sport was baseball, where he played third base and pitched. He played college baseball at Snow and Ricks Colleges, and was set to continue his career at Wyoming when that school shut down its baseball program. He and his wife have enjoyed watching their blended family compete in a similar rivalry involving the Ridgeline and Mountain Crest high schools in the Logan area. “I just enjoyed growing up with all the aunts and uncles and cousins,” said Wade. “When we got together it was a lot of fun, and we were able to build those memories and support each other in whatever we did. I wouldn’t change it.” Jayden Bell was the only boy in Troy and Jamie Bell’s family, and as the older brother, he felt the obligation to set the example for his three sisters. “I think my three sisters are some of the most competitive women I know,” said Bell, who is a starting safety on the Idaho State football team as a redshirt freshman. “They’re pretty feisty.” One of his sisters, Saydree, is a forward on the ISU soccer team, where she transferred after starting her collegiate career at Weber State. Sister Tambree is a freshman reserve on Boise State’s Mountain West Conference championship team. And youngest sister Devree is a standout on the Highland soccer team. As if that’s not enough competitive juice in Jayden’s family, he’s married to the former Marci Richins, an attacker on the Bengal volleyball team. “I met my wife my freshman year, two weeks after she got into volleyball, and we instantly clicked,” Jayden said. “I knew she was right for my family – she’s super competitive as well. I met her family, her five siblings are all just as competitive. I knew she was the one.” Like many of the Bell athletes, both Jayden and Saydree are having to overcome injuries to continue their athletic careers. After returning from his LDS mission and joining the ISU football program as a true freshman, Jayden suffered a rare eye infection that caused him to sit out most of the season. Then, after a successful summer with new coach Cody Hawkins, he incurred a Lis Franc injury, a very complex foot injury that almost ended his career. He eventually underwent surgery that involved the injection of bone marrow from his back into his foot, which has healed enough to allow him to be one the leading tacklers on the ISU football team this fall. Meanwhile Saydree was the second-leading scorer on the ISU soccer team after her transfer for the 2023 season, but she has suffered an avulsion fracture and a hernia and was forced to sit out much of the 2024 season. “I’ve been experiencing this pain and I tried to push through it,” said Saydree. “That is one of my downfalls, pushing through injuries... I don’t know when to lay off the gas. When I’m hurt, I need to step back.” One of the challenges that comes with competing at high levels, like the Bells have, is the threat of injury. Ted Bell has had three knee replacements and multiple broken legs. Trevor lost part of a kidney as a senior at Highland, but still returned to play the final four games of his high school career. Troy had a bad ankle and didn’t practice the week before the state championship game his senior year – then carried 52 times for 278 yards. “They are a super family,” said Brent Koetter, “Just hard workers, great attitude.” “The bottom line in all of this,” said Ted Bell, “is that because they played sports, they’ve learned how to win and they’ve learned how to lose, and they’re going out in life now and they’re winning. All of them.”NEW YORK (AP) — Romad Dean had 16 points in Fordham's 87-72 victory against Maine on Sunday. Dean also had five rebounds and four steals for the Rams (6-5). Jackie Johnson III had 16 points and six assists. Abdou Tsimbila finished with 10 points and eight rebounds. The Black Bears (6-5) were led by AJ Lopez with 24 points. Keelan Steele added 10 points and two steals. Christopher Mantis scored eight. Fordham took the lead with 18:36 left in the first half and never looked back. Dean led their team in scoring with nine points in the first half to help put them up 37-23 at the break. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
The future of a social media ban has become less clear as opposition politicians defy their leader's position and make their concerns known. Login or signup to continue reading A federal government proposal to ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms like Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram is expected to be debated in Parliament on Tuesday. Though the world-leading proposal has received bipartisan support, and strong backing specifically from Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, there is some dissent within coalition ranks. "This is a test for Peter Dutton, about his leadership," cabinet minister Amanda Rishworth told the Today Show. Nationals politicians have expressed worries over privacy issues relating to age verification with Senator Matt Canavan noting this would affect all social media users. "You're going to have to verify everyone's age and so there's huge privacy and free speech implications," he told ABC radio. The bill doesn't require social media companies to destroy information, according to Senator Canavan, and the way users provide digital consent is often a rushed process, which breeds concerns about the way people hand over their information. There are also serious questions about whether the change will keep children off social media. "Despite the good intentions behind this bill, it may be completely ineffective or worse," Senator Canavan said. "If we make clumsy hurdles for social media use, my eight-year-old will be able to get around them, but your 80-year-old grandma won't." Fellow Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie added that the use of digital ID was worrying to some, though the government had ruled out its use in age assurance. The coalition has said it would reserve its final decision on the bill until answers had been received from the government, though concerns have arisen over the legislation's rushed consultation process. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland introduced the reform to parliament on Thursday, which she said would make the online environment better for young people. The consultation period for groups and individuals to make submissions closed a day later on Friday. A senate committee on Monday held a one-day hearing and is due to report back on Tuesday. In submissions to the inquiry, a number of groups, including social media companies, pointed to the short notice period. Snap Inc, which runs Snapchat, wrote the "the extremely compressed timeline" had allowed stakeholders little more than 24 hours to provide a response which "severely" constrained thorough analysis and informed debate. X, formerly Twitter, also criticised the "unreasonably short time-frame of one day". Meta, which owns Facebook, wrote there had been "minimal consultation or engagement" and urged the government to wait for the results of the age assurance trial before progressing with the legislation. TikTok said despite the "time-limited review" there were a range of "serious, unresolved problems" that the government must clarify to ensure there wouldn't be unintended consequences. Given the widespread support for the ban, Senator Canavan insists there is no need to rush analysis. The Greens and some independents have opposed the ban and called on the government to address social media harms through other paths like implementing a statutory duty of care on tech giants. "The problem with a ban is that you're basically letting the platforms off the hook," independent MP Zoe Daniel told ABC. "We need to get the platforms to take responsibility for what is in their environment." Australian Associated Press DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. Also includes evening update. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. 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AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily!GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — A police officer responding to a report of a man with a gun inside a North Carolina supermarket was fatally shot Monday and authorities said a suspect was later taken into custody, authorities say. Police announced the death of Greensboro police officer Michael Horan at a news conference, saying Horan was responding to the report when he was shot shortly before midday at a Food Lion store in Greensboro in the central part of the state. Ramona Miller told WGHP-TV she was shopping with her 6-year-old granddaughter when she heard shots being fired. “We were on our way out and I was purchasing a lottery ticket and I was just sitting there and heard a ‘pop-pop’ and then ‘pop-pop-pop.’ I think I heard five shots,” Miller said. “At first I didn’t know it was a shooting ... but an employee yelled out ‘shooting! shooting!’ ” People are also reading... Miller said she and her granddaughter left the store, adding police had already arrived soon afterward. Authorities said Monday afternoon that the circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation and they did not immediately release further specifics how it unfolded. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, the state's lead law enforcement agency, is continuing the investigation. Horan was hired in 2017 and became a sworn Greensboro Police Department officer in early 2018, Assistant Police Chief Milford J. Harris said. Horan served in the department’s patrol bureau. He also was a longtime U.S. Coast Guard member since 2000, according to his LinkedIn profile. “He was an excellent officer. He had an outstanding reputation inside the department and in the community,” Harris said at the news conference. Elsewhere, Gov. Roy Cooper said he has been monitoring the day's developments. Cooper said on the social media platform X that his office had sent a “significant” number of state law enforcement officers to help aid in the emergency response in Greensboro. A heavy police presence was spotted outside the grocery store in Greensboro afterward. The store will remain closed while authorities continue their investigation, Food Lion said in a statement, adding it was providing resources to its affected workers. It directed all questions to local law enforcement and said it was cooperating with the investigation. The shooting was another reminder that state lawmakers should strengthen resources and improve safety for law enforcement officers, said Democratic state Sen. Michael Garrett, who represents part of Guilford County where Greensboro is located. “During what should be a time of joy and celebration, another brave officer has been shot in the line of duty. Another family’s holiday season forever changed,” Garrett said in a Facebook statement. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Travel: Colorado’s winter huts blend adventure, luxury, and scenic beautyMILAN (Reuters) - Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi applauded his side after they held on for a slender 1-0 home win against RB Leipzig on Tuesday to go top of the Champions League standings. An own goal by RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba put Inter in front in the 27th minute before the Italian champions let their guard down in the second half and the visitors threatened an equaliser. "We are satisfied, we knew the importance of tonight's match," Inzaghi told Sky Sport. "We were playing against a valuable team, who until Sunday had the best defence in the Bundesliga. We played a great game, we were always balanced and it's not easy with them. "It's a shame we didn't score the second goal, but the team suffered relatively little." Denzel Dumfries misfired when presented with a good chance just after the restart and Henrikh Mkhitaryan thought he had doubled Inter's lead in stoppage time, but the goal was ruled out for a foul in the buildup. "There is clearly satisfaction, but to get into the top eight we still need a small step," Inzaghi said. Inter top the table with 13 points from five games, one point above second-placed Barcelona and third-placed Liverpool, who host defending champions Real Madrid on Wednesday. The top eight teams in the competition's new league phase qualify automatically for the last 16, and the next 16 go into a two-legged playoff to join them. "We've had an excellent run, four consecutive victories and five games without conceding a goal," Inzaghi added. "I was afraid of tonight's game, but the team is mature and knew not to be influenced by Leipzig's zero points." Leipzig, who are third in the Bundesliga, have not won a game in November and are still searching for their first European points after five consecutive defeats. (Reporting by Anita Kobylinska in Gdansk; Editing by Toby Davis)
A woman stares back at me from a small painting, with soft eyes that never saw the age of 27. Her blue dress stands out gently against the teal background, a gold cross hanging from her neck, an engagement ring glittering on the hand resting at her side. The painting is Amy Sherald’s portrait of Breonna Taylor, commissioned for the cover of the September 2020 issue of Vanity Fair . Stylistically, the painting is entirely Sherald’s signature blend of minimalist figuration infused with hints of pop-surrealism, but it is in its cultural context that it delivers all the gravitas of religious painting. Taylor is a martyr. The portrait hangs alongside nearly 50 other paintings in Sherald’s first major museum survey, “American Sublime,” at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. The exhibit runs through March 9, 2025. The show chronicles Sherald’s artistic development over the last decade-and-a-half: stylized portraits of Black people either posed casually or recreating historical images, all sharing the same desaturated gray skin tone, a hallmark she hit on around 2008 which harkens back to the Renaissance. Coincidentally, the timeframe of “American Sublime” also coincides a striking arc of American politics, from the election of the country’s first Black president to the defeat of the first Black woman to secure a major-party nomination for that same office, and with the Black Lives Matter movement and the Supreme Court’s reversal of affirmative action nested in between. In 2018, Sherald was commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery to create the official portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama . The resulting, regal likeness is sequestered in its own viewing space at SFMOMA, lending a reverence to the piece similar to the portrait of Taylor. Overall, overtly political associations aren’t ones Sherald or the curators announce directly, but they churn beneath the surface of the exhibition, creating a distinct tension around the artist’s vision of Black America. Maybe that schism is where the sublime comes into play. In art history, the “sublime” describes the indescribable — the overwhelming majesty of the natural landscape, incomprehensible to the human mind. But skew your perspective of American sublimity from Thomas Cole’s Hudson River landscape paintings and Ansel Adams’s photographs of Yosemite mountain ranges, and reapply the definition to the current moment in American politics. I think it could be perfectly described by an overwhelming sense of scale that outstrips my comprehension: the return of former President Donald Trump, now a convicted felon and found liable for sexual abuse , to the White House. “American Sublime” wasn’t mounted in response to, or necessarily in anticipation of, Trump’s victory. Certainly, it would be a different viewing experience if Kamala Harris had won the race . But Sherald offers both a revisionist history to our nation’s troubled past and a counternarrative to four more years of Trump’s America. One approach to this is the scale at which Sherald paints her subjects. Some paintings are life-sized or slightly smaller, lending to a personal rapport with the viewer. Others are larger than life, towering against the gallery walls. Both approaches create and hold space for the people and the vision they represent. Some of the paintings also reinterpret the past to reveal the uncelebrated Black and queer histories that are the bedrock of American history. “For Love, and For Country” samples Alfred Eisenstaedt’s iconic 1945 photograph of a sailor kissing a woman in Times square in celebration of the United States’ victory over the Japanese. Sherald’s version features two Black men playing out the scene, reinterpreting the image of nationalist celebration through a queer lens. “If You Surrendered to the Air” shows a solitary man straddles an I-beam, again playing with an historical image of white immigrant ironworkers breaking for lunch atop the skeletal frame of the Empire State Building by suggesting the role of Black Americans in building the nation. Both make use of the expansive blue background common across many of Sherald’s canvases. Perhaps this is a signifier of upward mobility or potential historically withheld. But the emptiness also helps to focus all attention on the central figure and when other elements come into play they are spare and carefully curated. Clothing is the most consistent contributor to the narrative of each painting, carefully individualizing each subject in bright colors and distinctive patterns. Elsewhere, Sherald incorporates elements of Americana iconography to further her character’s stories, from a John Deere tractor to picket fences and a rocket launch. The final gallery in the exhibition expands its bid for representation to include transgender and disabled characters. “Trans Forming Liberty” shows a trans woman striking the iconic pose of the Statue of Liberty, brandishing a bouquet of flowers in place of the typical torch and crowned with pink curls in place of the usual spiked halo. In “American Grit,” a legless boxer stares with stoic pride while perched on a ringside stool. “American Sublime” feels like an elegy for a recent possible version of America it now seems difficult to imagine. One that is diverse and inclusive and, in a word, human. It’s a version of the future that now seems like the relic of a distant, naïve past, subsumed by incumbent inhumanity. Perhaps it is in this reverence that Sherald’s paintings can help us remember the hope we had for a future we can one day return to. Max Blue is an art critic whose “State of the Arts” column appears monthly in The Examiner.Denver, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denver, Colorado - Split Simple, a leader in Denver's divorce mediation services, proudly announces Daydrianna Jeffries as the 2024 recipient of its Social Work Scholarship. This annual scholarship supports students dedicated to social work, a field critical to promoting well-being and resilience in communities affected by hardship and trauma. Jeffries, a senior at the University of Louisville, brings remarkable drive and compassion to her studies. With a vision shaped by a commitment to addressing social disparities, Jeffries has focused her studies on promoting healing and resilience in communities affected by systemic challenges. 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Trump previously vowed to end federal electric vehicle tax credits , which are worth up to $7,500 for new zero-emission vehicles and $4,000 for used ones. Rivian made a splash when it went public and began producing large electric R1 SUVs, pickup trucks and delivery vans at a former Mitsubishi factory in Normal, Illinois, in 2021. Months later, the California-based company announced it would build a second, larger, $5 billion plant about 40 miles (64 kilometers) east of Atlanta, near the town of Social Circle. The R1 vehicles cost $70,000 or more. The company plans to produce R2 vehicles, a smaller SUV, in Georgia with lower price tags aimed at a mass market. The first phase of Rivian’s Georgia factory is projected to make 200,000 vehicles a year, with a second phase capable of another 200,000 a year. Eventually, the plant is projected to employ 7,500 workers. But Rivian was unable to meet production and sales targets and rapidly burned through cash. In March, the company said it would pause construction of the Georgia plant. The company said it would begin assembling its R2 SUV in Illinois instead. CEO RJ Scaringe said the move would allow Rivian to start selling the R2 sooner and save $2.25 billion in capital spending. Since then, German automaker Volkswagen AG said in June it would invest $5 billion in Rivian in a joint venture in which Rivian would share software and electrical technology with Volkswagen. The money eased Rivian's cash crunch. Tuesday's announcement throws a lifeline to Rivian's grander plans. The company said its plans to make the R2 and the smaller R3 in Georgia are back on and that production will begin in 2028. “This loan would enable Rivian to more aggressively scale our U.S. manufacturing footprint for our competitively priced R2 and R3 vehicles that emphasize both capability and affordability,” Scaringe said in a statement. The Energy Department said the loan would substantially boost electric vehicles made in the United States and support Biden’s goal of having zero-emission vehicles make up half of all new U.S. sales by 2030. “As one of a few American EV startups with light duty vehicles already on the road, Rivian’s Georgia facility will allow the company to reach production volumes that make its products more cost competitive and accelerate access to international markets,” the department said in a statement. The loan includes $6 billion, plus $600 million in interest that will be rolled into the principal. The money would come from the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program, which provides low-interest loans to make fuel-efficient vehicles and components. The program has focused mostly on loans to new battery factories for electric vehicles under Biden, but earlier helped finance initial production of the Tesla Model S and Nissan Leaf, two pioneering electric vehicles. The loan program, created in 2007, requires a "reasonable prospect of repayment" of the loan. Under Biden, the program has announced deals totaling $33.3 billion, including $9.2 billion for massive battery plants in Tennessee and Kentucky for Ford’s electric vehicles. Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff , who has been a vocal supporter of electric vehicle and solar manufacturing in Georgia, hailed Tuesday's announcement as “yet another historic federal investment in Georgia electric vehicle manufacturing.” Ossoff had asked Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to support the loan in July. “Our federal manufacturing incentives are driving economic development across the state of Georgia,” Ossoff said in a statement. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says his goal is to make Georgia a center of the electric vehicle industry. But the Republican has had a strained relationship with the Biden administration over its industrial policy, even as some studies have found Georgia has netted more electric vehicle investment than any other state. Kemp has long claimed that manufacturers were picking Georgia before Biden's signature climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act, was passed. Efforts to bring Rivian to Georgia predated the Biden administration and "our shared vision to bring opportunity to Georgia will remain no matter who resides in the White House or what party controls Congress,” Kemp spokesperson Garrison Douglas said Tuesday. The loan to Rivian could rescue one of the Kemp administration's signature economic development projects even as Biden leaves office. That could put Rivian and Kemp in the position of defending the loan if Trump tries to quash it. State and local governments offered Rivian an incentive package worth an estimated $1.5 billion in 2022. Neighbors opposed to development of the Georgia site mounted legal challenges. State and local governments spent around $125 million to buy and prepare the nearly 2,000-acre (810-hectare) site. The state also has completed most of $50 million in roadwork that it pledged. The pause at Rivian contrasts with rapid construction at Hyundai Motor Group’s $7.6 billion electric vehicle and battery complex near Savannah. The Korean automaker said in October that it had begun production in Ellabell, where it plans to eventually employ 8,500. Associated Press writer Matthew Daly in Washington contributed to this story.
NoneWhich women’s snow pants are best? Snow pants are highly technical pieces of apparel. They’re designed more for practical outdoor use than they are for earning style points. For those who like to get out and about in the winter season, you’ll need a quality pair to keep you warm. They use waterproof exteriors along with insulated interiors to protect your legs from wet snow and cool temperatures. The best pair is the THE NORTH FACE Sally Pants . Their thick exterior protects you from the wind and snow and their DryVent ventilation system releases excess body heat. What to know before you buy women’s snow pants Types of snow pants There are three types of snow pants . The most common type resembles your everyday pair of pants. Aside from the technical materials, the main difference is that they have a looser fit than normal pants. Snow pants are ideal for maximum mobility when skiing or snowboarding. Some bibs resemble overalls. 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Most brands go from XS to XXL, but some include more variations, such as large long and large short. This way, you can customize your fit based on your body type. Other brands will use inseam measurements if you know exactly how long you’d prefer the pants to be. What to look for in quality women’s snow pants Ankle protection Boot gaiters are sections of fabric that provide more security around the ankle. Walking through snow can cause your socks to get wet. This is not only uncomfortable but can also affect your body’s temperature. Gaiters use elastic to wrap tightly around your ankle while the exterior of your pants goes over your boots. Some pants have a reinforced seam and patches on the pant leg to prevent wear and tear around the ankle. This will also protect your ankles from bumps and bruises while on the slopes. Baggy pants Baggy snow pants are the best choice if you’re snowboarding or skiing. With more room between your legs and the exterior fabric, you can comfortably wear a pair of insulated tights underneath. Baggy pants also allow for more freedom of movement. With skiing, especially, you’ll need all the flexibility your legs can get. Loose-fitting pants will prevent seams from ripping too easily as well. Professional snowboarders and skiers who focus on tricks will exclusively wear baggy snow pants to give them more mobility. Ventilation While snow pants are designed to keep you warm, sometimes, the heat can cause sweat to build up around your legs. For this reason, some pants come with built-in ventilation systems. These specially designed vents are woven into the pants and release excess heat. The vent is usually on the rear waist area. This positioning makes it discreet to the naked eye. Also, your coat will cover it most of the time, which prevents any cold air from entering from the outside. How much you can expect to spend on women’s snow pants Women’s snow pants cost $30-$260. Women’s snow pants FAQ Are GORE-TEX pants windproof? A. GORE-TEX is known for its waterproofing, but the ultra-tight weaves and thick fabric make it windproof as well. Do snow pants have pockets? A. Most snow pants have two sets of pockets on either hip. They are usually sealed using zippers to keep your belongings protected. What are the best women’s snow pants to buy? Top women’s snow pants THE NORTH FACE Sally Pants What you need to know: These high-quality snow pants from North Face use thick materials to keep you dry. What you’ll love: The pants have a snug fit around the knees with a slight flare at the ankles. There’s a DryVent to prevent your legs from sweating and Heatseeker Eco insulation to protect you from the elements. There are zippered pockets, a belt loop around the waist and boot gaiters near the ankles. What you should consider: The waistband is not as adjustable as other pants. Top women’s snow pants for the money Arctix Insulated Cargo Snow Pants What you need to know: Arctix has the most customizable snow pants with a large selection of colors and sizes. What you’ll love: Key features include boot zippers, three pockets, an adjustable waistline and an O-ring for keys. There are 20 color options, such as Blue Night, Rose, Green Camo and Plum, alongside 45 size options. There are tall, long, short and inseam measurement size types. What you should consider: With all the sizing choices, finding the right one will be more difficult. Worth checking out Columbia Arctic Omni Heat Snow Pants What you need to know: The Omni Heat snow pants are highly insulated to offer the most warmth. What you’ll love: These pants use nylon for excellent durability on the outside. The interior has reflective Omni Heat technology that keeps the heat from leaving the pants. There’s an adjustable waist strap on the inside, zippered pockets at the hips and near the leg, plus a double snap closure at the waist. What you should consider: Some reviewers recommend buying a size up. 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.
Finding the can be daunting. The only way to truly ensure you get it right would be to ask the recipient what they want, but that wouldn’t be much fun for either of you. Luckily, there’s another tactic to help you earn a “gift whisperer” reputation: seeking out unique, practical, game-changing gifts that will truly surprise and delight. But that’s about as easy as it sounds, which is to say it’s not easy at all. So, we’ve done the legwork for you. Start making your list with this compilation of some of the most innovative, functional and fun gifts of 2024. There’s something for every budget. Bear with me: The new set elevates the pedestrian pepper and spice mill in both function and style. Available in three colors (Sangria Red, Midnight Black and Soft Cream), the rechargeable-battery unit grinds with a light touch rather than hand-tiring twists. That’s easier for everyone and especially helpful for those experiencing hand or wrist issues such as arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome or tendinitis. And it’s fun to use. The set includes a stackable storage tray and four pods that can be easily swapped as needed: The GT microplane grater for hard spices, nuts and chocolate; the MAX for large spices and dried herbs; the ProPlus for smaller and oily spices; and the Pepper Pod for, well, pepper. $110. Campers and backyard firepit lovers who have experienced the heartbreak of wet wood will appreciate having a three-pack of on hand. Made of 89% recycled materials, including sanding dust, wax and flint, the food-safe, eco-friendly, 3-by-2-by-1-inch fire starters will light a fire quickly without matches, lighters or kindling. Just loop the attached green string around a log, incorporate it into a wood stack, and pull the attached red string to ignite. Each windproof, rainproof block burns for 30 minutes. $29.99. The , a company known for its portioned, silicone freezer trays, lives up to its name. The utensils — a serving spoon and a ladle — have innovative, S-shaped handles designed to rest on the edge of a pot, keeping them upright so they won’t slip in. The design also eliminates the need for a spoon rest or, worse, placing dirty utensils on the kitchen counter or stovetop between stirs. A silicone coating in a choice of Aqua, Charcoal, Cranberry or Blueberry keeps handles cool to the touch. $24.99. The could turn anyone into an avid birdwatcher. Equipped with an HD camera, the dual-chamber feeder enables up-close livestreaming of avian visitors, as well as species-logging via the free mobile app. An optional premium subscription ($59.99 annually or $6.99 monthly) includes unlimited photo and video storage, AI identification with species-specific details, and the opportunity to earn badges for logging new visitors. Turn on notifications to get alerts sent to your phone whenever there’s activity at the feeder. $179.99. Fujifilm’s smartphone printer offers a touch of nostalgia without sacrificing technology. Just load the 4.9-by-3.5-by-1.3-inch printer with Instax Mini instant film and connect it to your Android or iOS device via Bluetooth to print wallet-size photos. If you want to get fancy, you can adjust brightness, contrast and saturation, or apply filters, including 3D augmented-reality effects, via the free Instax Mini Link app. It can also make collages of up to six images, or animate photos to share on social media. Available in Rose Pink, Clay White and Sage Green. $99.95. The appropriately named is one of the best gifts you can give your houseplant-loving friends, regardless of their experience level. Select a pot color, size and plant (or get recommendations based on sunlight requirements, pet friendliness and other attributes) and fill the self-watering container’s built-in reservoir roughly once a month. Moisture will permeate the soil from the bottom as needed, eliminating the often-fatal consequences of over- or under-watering. It’s also a literal lifesaver come vacation time. $49-$259. Related Articles If you’ve got a no-dairy friend on your list, a plant-based milk maker could save them money while allowing them to avoid sugar, stabilizers, thickeners and preservatives. The both blends and strains ingredients, converting nuts, seeds, grains or oats into velvety-smooth milk in just one minute, with zero grit. And for zero waste, the pasty leftover pulp can be used in other recipes for added nutrients. The device also makes infused oils, flavored waters and soups. And, importantly, cleanup is easy. Available in white and black. $400. For friends who prefer stronger beverages, the uses “smart” technology to ensure wine is served at its ideal temperature. Unlike traditional wine refrigerators, this device doesn’t take up any floor space. It also doesn’t chill wine to just one or two temperatures based on its color. Instead — paired with the free QelviQ app — the tabletop chiller relies on a database of more than 350,000 wines to bring a bottle to its specific recommended serving temperature in as little as 20 minutes. It also suggests food-wine and wine-food pairings. Plus, the appliance serves as a great icebreaker to inspire dinnertime conversation. Available in Exciting Red, Dashing Black and Dreamy White. $495. Grilling food after dark — and ascertaining its doneness — can prove challenging without outdoor lighting, and it’s nearly impossible to cook while holding a flashlight. But as is often the case, the simplest of solutions can make the biggest of impacts: puts illumination into the handles of its stainless-steel spatula and tongs. After use, the lights can be removed and the utensils run through the dishwasher. $40.CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals took care of business and won three straight games for the first time this season. Cincinnati is playing its best football, but it might be too late to sneak into the playoffs, with five teams battling for the two remaining AFC postseason spots. At 7-8, the Bengals are on the bubble along with two other teams that have the same record, the Colts and Dolphins. To have a chance, the Bengals will need to beat the visiting Denver Broncos (9-6) on Saturday, then try to take down the Steelers (10-5) at Pittsburgh in the regular-season finale. They'll need some help from other teams, too. The rub for the Bengals is that they have yet to beat a team with a winning record this season. Now with some momentum for the first time, the Bengals will have to clear that hurdle. “It’s just what it’s supposed to feel like for us. This is our expectation," coach Zac Taylor said after the Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 24-6 on Sunday. “We just put ourselves in a position to now play some real meaningful games. ... We found a way to get the win and now we can turn our focus to a short week and the Denver Broncos.” Joe Burrow became the first player in NFL history to throw for at least 250 yards and three or more touchdowns in seven consecutive games. One of his TD passes, to Tee Higgins, came as he was falling down. He finished 23 for 30 for 252 yards. ... Ja'Marr Chase continues to build his resume as he strives to win the receiving “triple crown.” He had six catches for 97 yards and a touchdown against the Browns and leads the league in receptions, yards and TDs. ... K Cade York tied a franchise record with a 59-yard field goal. “The guys have responded this way all season,” Taylor said. “We lost some heartbreakers to be quite frank, and games that just came down to the end. It doesn’t mean that we’ve had a bad football team and we weren’t in it. We’ve been in this, and now — I don’t want to say getting our confidence back, because we’ve had confidence — but we’re just making the plays necessary at the critical points of the game to take control of these games. That’s really what’s happened the last three weeks, and we’ve got to continue that.” Burrow has fumbled 10 times this season. Against the Browns, he lost a fumble on a strip-sack with the Bengals on the Cleveland 2-yard-line. Last week, S Jordan Battle scooped a fumble and ran it all the way back, only to fumble as he crossed the goal line, leading to a touchback. Against the Browns, he intercepted a second-half pass from Dorian Thompson-Robinson in the end zone. The Bengals' defense has nine takeaways in the past two games. Cincinnati's depleted offensive line allowed four sacks. The offensive line took a hit when tackle Amarius Mims went out with an ankle injury and didn't return. 5.1 — Yards per carry by RB Chase Brown, who seems to get better every week. He had 18 carries for 91 yards. The Bengals continue their improbable effort to slip into the playoffs when they host the Broncos in their home finale on Saturday. They finish the season the following week at Pittsburgh. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Software company MicroStrategy has purchased more than $5 billion worth of bitcoin, according to new financial disclosures. On Nov. 25, the Tysons Corner, Virginia, software company said in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that it had purchased about 55,500 bitcoins for about $5.4 billion in cash between Nov. 18 and Nov. 24. The moves brought its total holdings of the digital currency to 386,700 tokens. At the current price, that translates to about $36.8 billion of holdings. MicroStrategy’s stock crashed following news of the purchase, falling to as low as $383.80 a share in morning trading from an opening price of $440.75. However, as of about midday on Monday, the price recovered to about $405 a share. MicroStrategy describes itself as the “world’s first and largest Bitcoin treasury company,” using cryptocurrency as its primary treasury reserve asset. “We strategically accumulate Bitcoin and advocate for its role as digital capital,” the company said in a recent statement. “Our treasury strategy is designed to provide investors varying degrees of economic exposure to Bitcoin by offering a range of securities, including equity and fixed-income instruments.” In addition, the company makes and sells analytics software. Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency, a digital asset secured via encryption technology in an unalterable and publicly visible way. Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin make it possible to transfer value online without a bank or payment processor. As a digital asset, cryptocurrency is not backed by governments, central banks, or physical assets. Although bitcoin began as an obscure novelty valued at less than 10 cents per token, its price has exploded over the past decade. As of about midday on Nov. 25, the cryptocurrency was trading at about $95,845 per token. That is a massive increase from the $44,200 per token the digital asset traded for at the beginning of 2024. Bitcoin’s 2024 bull run got a giant boost after Election Day. The price of bitcoin rose by about 39 percent between Nov. 4 and Nov. 25. Bitcoin advocates, such as the political group Stand With Crypto, said voters sent politicians to Capitol Hill who will enact policies more favorable to the ascendant crypto industry. President-elect Donald Trump promised to keep the United States the world’s leader in cryptocurrency. Trump selected Howard Lutnick, a financier with solid ties to alternative cryptocurrency Tether, as his commerce secretary. According to its Monday SEC filing, MicroStrategy has purchased about 197,550 bitcoins in 2024. In a recent appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor said his business makes money by “selling the volatility and recycling it back into bitcoin.” “We expect that [bitcoin’s] going to go up 29 percent a year for the next 21 years. It’s been going up 60 percent a year,” Saylor said on CNBC. “Over the last two weeks, we generated $5.4 billion in BTC gains. We’re making $500 million a day.” In an X post published on Monday, Saylor said its bitcoin purchases delivered an annual yield of about 59.3 percent to the company’s shareholders. If bitcoin’s price were to reach $100,000 per token by the end of the year, Saylor said, that would equate to a yield of $11.2 billion in 2024.
