Barry enjoyed a stunning first half of the season on loan with League One outfit Stockport County, netting 15 goals and three assists in 22 appearances across all competitions. That comes off the back of notching nine goals and four assists in 20 League Two outings to help the Hatters win the title and earn promotion last season. However, Barry will play just two more games for Stockport — who are fifth in League One — before he’s recalled by Aston Villa at the start of January. Villa will then assess Barry before deciding his next steps, but the player himself feels he’s ‘earned’ the chance to compete with Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran in Unai Emery’s squad. “The main goal now is to go back to Villa and I think I have earned that now,” he said. “It’s about me showing them what I can do when I get back and hopefully break through. That is the number one goal.” Recent reports (via ) have linked a host of Championship clubs with a January loan move for Barry. Sheffield United, Sunderland, Middlesbrough and are among those with a rumoured interest. However, it’s thought that Boro’s interest isn’t as concrete, potentially giving Leeds an edge in the race to sign Barry — especially since Sheffield United have Kieffer Moore and Tyrese Campbell at their disposal and Sunderland’s form has been inconsistent of late. Barry’s final two games with Stockport will come away at Huddersfield Town and Rotherham United on Boxing Day and December 29th, respectively.None
Hamburg Town Supervisor Randy Hoak says he will step aside in JanuarySpokesman of the Emeka Beke-led All Progressives Congress (APC) Rivers State, Mr Darlington Nwauju, has warned the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje of the dangers of disregard for the rule of law. This is as he accused the National Chairman of APC, of alleged disregard for court orders, injunctions and judgments relating to the party both in Rivers State and others warning that such contributed to the huge election losses suffered by the party in Rivers State in 2015, 2019 and 2023 He added that Ganduje was frustrating efforts of lasting peace in the leadership of the party in the state. Speaking with Journalists on Monday, Nwauju accused Ganduje of dictatorial leadership style, urging him and Okocha’s leadership to stop desecrating the judiciary and de-marketing the party. Nwauju expressed sadness over an alleged conspiracy to delete the memories of the supporters of Emeka Beke’s leadership of APC “who unfortunately lost their bid to rewrite the history of the party here in Rivers and ensure that justice is not served on sponsors and perpetrators of those barbaric crimes that took place in 2015, 2019 and 2023”. Recall that a Port Harcourt High Court last week nullified the party’s recent LG and State congresses organised by the Tony Okocha-led Caretaker Committee, saying they were in utter disrespect of court order and Court judgment. The High Court, presided over by Justice Godswill Obomanu, nullified the LGA and State congresses and awarded a cost of N10 million against the defendants (APC & Alhaji Ganduje), the National Chairman of the party. Nwauju regretted that the party had suffered avoidable media bashing in recent weeks and months “due to the dictatorial leadership style of Alhaji Ganduje who seems to be in such a hurry to rewrite our painful history”. He said “It would not be out of place for any journalist in this room today to confidently construct beautiful headlines that will pull by the nose given the notorious fact that, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, who promised internal democracy for the party on August 3, 2023 after his ratification by NEC, has managed the Rivers State chapter exactly like a workman quarrelling with his tools. “We are worried that Alhaji Ganduje is doing everything possible to bully the very principles of progressivism upon which our party was founded and to even imagine the peculiarity of the Rivers state chapter of the party where tons of human beings had their lives cut short for their membership of the APC“. Nwauju stressed that since the High Court judgement is on appeal and the Court of Appeal fixed 4th and 12th February 2025 to hear the matter, “what is the rush in countering the order of Court? He said that if the APC under Ganduje had any respect for the rule of law, it would have waited for the determination of the cases in court before going on with the congresses again and injunction of the court. Speaking about the alleged plan to suspend their supporters, he said “expelling Chief Emeka Beke and the rest of us who are rightful officers of the party in the state and accusing us of collaborating with the Governor of Rivers State to embarrass the APC? If we may ask which of the APCs? The one they sabotaged in 2015, 2019 and 2023? Is it the same APC that they abandoned to join the SDP and jumped ship to openly campaign for the PDP and Governor Fubara? Nwauju questioned. READ MORE FROM: NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
“I noticed the trans volunteer at Amberpet today,” remarked a passerby, adding, “Honestly, they didn’t stand out at all. Their only difference from the other policemen was the lack of badges.” It is not a light observation, it is instead a moment where “different” seemed to dissolve into the ordinary. “This is a great sensitisation programme for society who thinks we are only meant for sex work and begging at traffic signals,” said Dr Prachi Rathod, India’s first transgender medical officer at a government hospital. On Tuesday, 39 transgender individuals were officially deployed as traffic assistants across Hyderabad. This is a pilot project, introduced as part of the Congress government’s move towards inclusivity. “It feels surreal,” said Nisha, one of the recruits, stationed in the Secunderabad zone. “Just 15 days ago, I applied, and here I am, wearing a uniform, holding authority. Today was my first day, and it felt wonderful. Our training officer treated us with so much care, it was like we were being looked after as family.” This recruitment drive was done with the help of community members and organisations. Rachana Mudraboyina, founding member of the Telangana Hijra Intersex Transgender Samiti, who was part of the process, stated that while 50 vacancies were advertised, 44 candidates made it to training, and finally, 39 took up the job. The selection process included physical tests like running and long jumps. For the recruits, the job brings dignity and stability. Paid `30,000 per month on a six-month contract, they now find themselves in a position of respect. Their responsibilities are similar to those of any traffic officer like managing vehicular flow, ensuring road safety, and addressing traffic issues. “There’s no distinction in the way they’ve been trained or treated,” said Hyderabad traffic DCP Rahul Hegde. “They’re even paired with senior officers at junctions to ensure they settle in smoothly.” Dr Prachi Rathod, who is currently working at Osmania General Hospital, believes it’s a step towards reshaping societal attitudes. “People used to see my community begging at signals. Now, they’ll see us guiding traffic. That changes everything.” The city’s response has been largely positive, with social media brimming with applause. “This is how change begins,” said Aman Kumar, a citizen. “It’s a meaningful step towards inclusion.” Amidst the celebrations, there’s also a call for permanence. Advocates want the state to extend the program and offer permanent roles, and expand it to Telangana. Advocates also raise concern about the drive not encompassing the entire LGBTQIA+ spectrum. Like Anil (also known as Savitri), a long-time activist and NGO leader, acknowledged the impact, but said, “There’s still a long way to go. The government required transgender ID cards for recruitment, which isn’t always feasible. Gender identity is personal and doesn’t need validation through surgery or documentation.” For now, though, the volunteers are relishing their new roles. Nisha shared her excitement about the future. “They told us if we perform well, we might get to stay on beyond six months. I’m ready to prove myself.”
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Gay Georgia couple sentenced to 100 years in jail for raping adopted sonsA DOLLAR Tree shopper has blasted the retailer for a tacky pricing technique. As customers flooded stores for last-minute Christmas gifts , one issue stood out that ruins gift-giving etiquette. One Dollar Tree shopper discovered that there was no way to remove the price she had paid for a gift. "I hate Dollar Tree so much now for putting these tacky prices on everything and not making them removable," Courtney wrote on X. "My clients won't care where they came from but I am annoyed by how large they are." She had bought multiple squeaky superhero dog toys for $1.25 each. read more on dollar tree The price was printed in a rather large font on the front of the packaging inside an eye-catching red circle. But that is not the only issue shoppers have been having with the retailer regarding prices. A slew of customers have taken to social media to complain about increased prices that see the retailer no longer live up to its name of having all items for $1. "I love Dollar Tree but im getting real sick of their prices . No reason items should be $5," one shopper said. Most read in Money "Ok Dollar Tree I see you. Sneaking in $3 and $5 items all over the shelves but not labelling them the different prices," another wrote. "My cart went from around $10 to $30. I miss everything being $1...." "If prices keep going up dollar tree ain't gonna last either," a third added, noting the recent closure of all Party City stores. "Dollar tree hasn't been A DOLLAR in a very long time." Party City announced the closure of all stores after 40 years in business on Friday. Just 24 hours later, it was revealed that the company had also filed for bankruptcy for the second time in two years. Despite the name of the store, Dollar Tree recently added items that cost more than $1 to its inventory. Most items at the store cost no more than $1.25, but items in the Dollar Tree Plus section cost up to $5. Dollar Tree introduced Plus aisles to 100 locations in 2019 as part of an effort to diversify its products. By 2022, Dollar Tree had added the items to over 1,500 locations. "We believe testing additional price points above $1 for Dollar Tree products will enable us over time to expand our assortments, introduce new products and meet more of our customers’ everyday needs," president and CEO Michael Witynski said in a statement . "Our brand promise is that customers get great value for what they spend at Dollar Tree. We will continue to be fiercely protective of that promise, regardless of the price point." Party City only excited bankruptcy in September last year before this most recent filing. As the company "winds down" its operations, around 700 stores will shutter and 12,000 employees will lose their jobs. "The decision was made following exhaustive efforts by the Company to find a path forward that would allow continued operations in an immensely challenging environment driven by inflationary pressures on costs and consumer spending, among other factors," a press release stated. It further claimed that "macroeconomic headwinds...proved too severe for the Company to overcome." Read More on The US Sun The retailer faced numerous competitors including Walmart , Dollar stores like Dollar Tree, and online retailers like Amazon. Meanwhile, Dollar Tree's rival Dollar General has also faced criticism about its pricing.
North Texas 69, Houston 53Article content Two Georgia men who were convicted in the horrific sexual abuse of their two adopted sons will be spending the rest of their lives behind bars. A judge sentenced William Zulock, 34, and his husband Zachary Zulock, 36, to each serve 100 years in prison without the possibility of parole, according to the Walton County District Attorney’s office. The boys — two brothers who are now 12 and 10 years old — were adopted from a Christian special-needs agency by the couple in 2018. The sickening abuse was believed to have taken place when the boys were as young as three and five years old. “These two Defendants truly created a house of horrors and put their extremely dark desires above everything and everyone else,” District Attorney Randy McGinley said, according to WSB . “However, the depth of the Defendants’ depravity, which is as deep as it gets, is not greater than the resolve of those that fought for justice and the strength of the victims in this case,” McGinley noted. “The resolve I have seen from these two young victims over the last two years is truly inspiring.” The couple raised the two boys in an affluent Atlanta suburb, and depicted the perfect life to the outside world, according to the outlet. However, the Zulocks regularly raped and sodomized the boys, and filmed the abuse to provide videos for other pedophiles. They were also accused of using social media to pimp the boys to at least two men in a local pedophile sex ring, WSB reported. RECOMMENDED VIDEO The so-called dads were arrested in 2022 after an alleged member of the local sex ring was caught downloading child porn. During the investigation, he told authorities how the couple made porn with boys living in their house. Deputies got arrest warrants for the home in Oxford, a suburb of Atlanta, identified the Zulocks as suspects and worked with the Georgia Division of Family and child Services to protect the children. At the time, investigators found recordings from surveillance cameras, which showed the men committing sexually abusive acts against both boys in different parts of the house. Both men pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, sexual exploitation of children. William entered a guilty plea for charges of incest, while Zachary pleaded not guilty to two counts of incest. However, a judge later found him guilty of the incest charges following a brief bench trial, according to the DA’s office. Zachary was also found guilty of pandering for a person under 18. After hearing arguments from the prosecution and defence, the judge followed the State’s recommendation and sentenced both men to 100 years in prison without the possibility of parole, followed by life on probation. The men won’t be eligible for parole for the entire 100 years.
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Baker Mayfield mocks Tommy DeVito's celebration as the Bucs embarrass the Giants 30-7When life gets tough, many of us find it hard to lift our voices in praise. Honestly, during challenging and painful times, praise often feels like the last thing we want to do. It’s easy to let our emotions dictate our response, but as believers, we are called to live differently. We are meant to praise God not only when things are going well, but especially in our most difficult moments. It's during these struggles that our praise can have the greatest impact. The story of Paul and Silas in Acts 16 serves as a powerful testament to this truth. In Acts 16, we see Paul and Silas facing severe consequences after freeing a slave girl from a spirit of divination. If you’ve never read the story, I encourage you to check it out; it’s pretty cool. Instead of receiving gratitude, they were beaten and thrown into the innermost prison, their feet locked in stocks. In that dark place, they had every reason to complain or fall into despair. I’m sure you’ve been there before, in a dark season where you feel stuck and see no way out. Yet, at midnight, they made a bold choice: they began to pray and sing hymns to God. Their decision to worship — a deliberate act of faith — stands in stark contrast to the natural inclination to grumble when faced with hardship. As Christians, we must recognize two essential truths when navigating trials. First, spiritual opposition is a part of our journey. The Christian life isn’t a cruise ship; it’s more like a battleship. Facing challenges comes with the territory, and understanding that we’re in a spiritual battle equips us to withstand those difficulties. Second, trials are not random; they are part of God’s divine plan. Like Paul and Silas, we will encounter obstacles, but these experiences are tailored for our growth and provide an opportunity to glorify God. Through these trials, God teaches us resilience and deepens our faith. When we choose to praise in the midst of adversity, we activate a powerful force. The praise of Paul and Silas was the sound of hope in the den of despair, leading to an incredible miracle—an earthquake that opened doors and unfastened their chains. Their worship wasn’t just a way to cope; it became a catalyst for God’s power to break through. This profound act of faith not only liberated them but also captivated the attention of the jailer, who soon sought salvation, bringing his entire household to faith. I imagine that God and the angels of heaven looked upon these men, amazed that they approached their situation as Job did. Do you remember Job’s words? He said, “Though He slay me, I will hope in Him.” Throughout the Scriptures, we find many instances where people could have easily given up, blamed God for their situation, and abandoned their walk with Jesus. But not Paul and Silas. They followed in the same steps of faith and praised God in the middle of their suffering. How about you? How do you handle the pain of life? How do you deal with unexpected changes in your plans? How do you behave when things go in a completely opposite direction from what you expected? I wish I could say I’ve never grumbled or complained or had a lousy attitude when I was in a bad place, but I’d be lying. Over and over again, I’ve failed the test and had to repent for my perspective. My feelings are real. Your feelings are real. Life hurts—I get it. But here’s the thing: we haven’t been called to live by our feelings; we’ve been called to live by faith and to learn to praise in the middle of our prison seasons. By God’s grace, we learn to adopt a new perspective—one that humbly admits that we don’t have the right to get sour when God has been so good to us. Let me ask you: has God been good to you? I wonder what would happen if you chose to thank Him and praise Him when it’s the last thing you felt like doing. I’m willing to bet you would find the foundation of your situation changing, just as Paul and Silas experienced their prison walls shaking and soon discovered the freedom that comes from breaking the shackles of negativity. As we reflect on our lives, let’s consider the “prisons” we may be facing. What burdens can we break free from through praise? How can we intentionally offer thanks even when it's challenging? The discipline of praise is not just about enduring tough times; it’s about actively choosing gratitude in the face of adversity. By lifting our voices in worship, we honor God, demonstrate our faith, and hopefully inspire those around us to do the same. In every season, let us remember the power of praise—it can transform our struggles into stepping stones toward deeper faith and new opportunities for witnessing God’s goodness.
MADRID (AP) — Getafe scored twice in three minutes midway through the second half to beat struggling Valladolid 2-0 and record only its second win in La Liga on Friday. The victory ended Getafe’s five-game winless run and lifted it into 15th place in the 20-team standings. Valladolid remained second to last. In the buildup to the match, Getafe sporting director Rubén Reyes described the game as a final but his team was lucky not to go behind as Valladolid created more of the early chances. However, the home side took control in the 69th minute when substitute Álvaro Rodríguez got the opener. Three minutes later, man of the match Allan Nyom made it 2-0. “There’s been a lot of games where we’ve run and fought but lost or drawn,” Nyom, the veteran Cameroon full back, said. “A game that reflects the effort we’ve put in in training is very welcome.” Adding to Valladolid’s woes, coach Paulo Pezzolano was sent off before halftime. The Uruguayan has the league’s worst disciplinary record, with seven yellow cards before Friday’s red. AP soccer:Zirbel reflects on stellar swimming career after final trip to state
