“I don’t hang out with anyone”: Daniela denies friendship with salsa singers who supported Master ChrisManchester United are assessing their transfer options at left wing-back, with Nuno Mendes , Alphonso Davies and Milos Kerkez all being scouted, while Barcelona face competition from Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool for Devyne Rensch . Join us for the latest transfer news, Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men's grades | Women's grades TOP STORIES - Amorim wants final say on Man United transfers - Rodri leaves door open to Real Madrid transfer - Melberg set to become St. Louis boss - sources TRENDING RUMORS - Manchester United are looking at Paris Saint-Germain 's Nuno Mendes , Bayern Munich 's Alphonso Davies and AFC Bournemouth 's Milos Kerkez as new manager Ruben Amorim looks to strengthen at left wing-back, reports the Daily Mail . This comes with injury concerns over Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw , although the latter may be utilised at left centre-back in Amorim's preferred 3-4-3 system. - Ajax Amsterdam 's Devyne Rensch has been monitored by Barcelona in recent months as they aim to strengthen at full-back ahead of next season, reports Diario Sport , with the 21-year-old's contract ending in the summer. Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool also want Rensch and Ajax have offered him a renewal, while the Blaugrana are also keeping an eye on Almeria 's Marc Pubill . Editor's Picks Five losses in a row: Are Manchester City officially in crisis? 48m Rob Dawson Ipswich-Man United: Time, how to watch, stats, team news 5h ESPN Premier League reranked: Man City trail, Man United mediocre, are Newcastle back? 1d Ryan O'Hanlon and Bill Connelly - Lille striker Jonathan David has publicly declared that he would like to join Barcelona, but Diario Sport have suggested that the Blaugrana have doubts about bringing in the 24-year-old. That is because it is expected that a four-year contract, the signing bonus and commission would total €80 miilion and the Canada international wouldn't be an undisputed starter due to the presence of Robert Lewandowski . Even so, they appreciate David's statement and could make a move if he makes a financial compromise. - Florian Plettenberg states that Randal Kolo Muani would like to stay at Paris Saint-Germain, but a loan or permanent departure in January isn't off the table for the striker. Les Parisiens are open to letting the 25-year-old leave and there have been enquiries, although no final decision has been made yet. - Napoli , AC Milan and Lazio all want to sign Empoli midfielder Jacopo Fazzini , reports Calciomercato , which adds that it would take €13m to bring in the 21-year-old. Gli Azzurri are currently the frontrunners to sign him and want him in January, while Lazio would look for a summer transfer. Napoli and Juventus also like Empoli centre-back Adrian Ismajli . - Newcastle United are working on a deal to sign Benfica centre-back Tomás Araújo , according to Football Insider , with the 22-year-old also receiving interest from other clubs across Europe. That has been a position of interest for the Magpies since the summer after they failed to sign Marc Guéhi from Crystal Palace .

Kick them out: If NRL are serious about improving game’s image, players should face real punishment for off-field incidentsLAS VEGAS (AP) — Max Verstappen returned to the Las Vegas Grand Prix as the defending winner of the Sin City spectacle and a fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship well within his reach. The Dutchman needed only to finish Saturday night's race ahead of Lando Norris of McLaren to make it four straight for the Red Bull driver. Verstappen starts fifth and Norris is sixth. Norris can additionally lose the title if he fails to outscore Verstappen by three points on the neon-lit street circuit that zips down the famed Las Vegas Strip. The race is back for a second year and again promoted by Liberty Media, the commercial rights holder of F1. The debut event was a bit of a disaster in that locals were livid for months over ongoing construction, as well as traffic detours and delays, the inability to access many local businesses, outrageous price gouging by the tourism industry as well as LVGP ticketing, and then a loose valve cover that nearly destroyed Carlos Sainz Jr.'s Ferrari minutes into the first practice. It caused an hours-long delay for repairs, fans were kicked out of the circuit, and F1 ran practice until 4 a.m. — when it legally had to reopen the streets to the public. This year has been far less hectic, in part because all of the infrastructure headaches were a year ago, but also that last year's race was spectacular. Despite all its speed bumps, the actual running of the race was one of the best of the F1 season and could produce a similar show Saturday night. George Russell of Mercedes starts from the pole ahead of Sainz , who wants redemption after the valve-cover fiasco last year. He had to serve a penalty because his car was damaged in the incident. Ferrari is expected to be the class of the field, which could tighten the nail-biting constructer championship battle. Red Bull, the two-time reigning winners, have fallen to third in the standings behind McLaren and Ferrari. But with Las Vegas the first of the final three races of the season, McLaren is clinging to a 36-point lead for a championship worth an estimated $150 million in prize money. McLaren last won the constructor title in 1998, while Ferrari last won it in 2008. The race is the final stop in the United States for F1, which has exploded in American popularity the last five years. The trio of races in Miami; Austin, Texas; and Las Vegas are more than any other country. After the race completion, F1 next week is expected to announce it will expand the grid to 11 teams to make room for an American team backed by General Motors' Cadillac brand. The team was initially started by Michael Andretti, who could not receive approval from F1 on his expansion application. Andretti has since turned over his ownership stake to Indiana-businessman Dan Towriss and Mark Walter, the controlling owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. They would run the Cadillac F1 team that would likely join the grid in 2026. The announcement of the American team did not come during the weekend to not derail from the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which is the showpiece of the Liberty Media portfolio. With one-time infrastructure costs last year, the debut event was believed to cost Liberty nearly $1 billion. Expenses are down this year, but Liberty put in as much glitz and glamour as possible, anyway. There are nightclubs around the course and on top of the paddock, an ice-skating rink, top-level musical acts and a 10 p.m. local start to make it feel like a true Las Vegas big Saturday night event. AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing

“I don’t hang out with anyone”: Daniela denies friendship with salsa singers who supported Master ChrisCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Makai Richards had 17 points in Chattanooga's 84-76 victory against Bryant on Wednesday. Richards added five rebounds for the Mocs (5-3). Trey Bonham shot 4 of 11 from the field, including 2 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 7 from the line to add 15 points. Sean Cusano went 5 of 7 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points. Earl Timberlake led the Bulldogs (4-4) in scoring, finishing with 18 points, six rebounds and six assists. Bryant also got 16 points from Rafael Pinzon. Jakai Robinson finished with 12 points, six rebounds and two blocks. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by and data from . The Associated PressWhile many consumers might think of Apple when it comes to smartwatches, Samsung has made significant strides in the wearable market with its Galaxy Watch Ultra. This premium smartwatch is not just a competitor but it stands out as one of the best on the market, rivaling both Apple and Garmin. With its recent price drop for Black Friday, now is the perfect time to explore what makes the Galaxy Watch Ultra so exceptional. Originally priced at $649, the Galaxy Watch Ultra has recently seen a staggering reduction, now available for just $189—a jaw-dropping discount of over 80% when combined with various offers . Earlier this week, it was already discounted to $239, but this new price makes it an absolute steal. The savings come from a combination of instant savings, trade-in offers and cashback through Samsung Rewards. See Galaxy Watch Ultra LTE at Samsung.com To break down the savings: first, there’s an instant discount of $160 , bringing the watch down to $489. Then, if you trade in an old smartwatch, you can receive up to an additional $300 off , which lowers the price all the way to $189. On top of that, Samsung Rewards offers 1.5% cashback which adds even more value to this fantastic deal. One of the Best Smartwatch The Galaxy Watch Ultra is designed for those who demand durability and functionality in their wearables: Its rugged titanium frame and sapphire glass display so that it can withstand the rigors of daily life and outdoor adventures. Whether you’re hiking in the mountains or swimming in the ocean, this Samsung smartwatch is built to last. It also has a stunning 1.4-inch AMOLED display that boasts 3,000 nits of brightness on which you can easily read notifications and track your workouts. When it comes to health and fitness tracking, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is great and offers a large suite of features: It includes advanced heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking and blood oxygen level measurement. The watch also offers specialized modes for various sports such as running, cycling, swimming and more. The built-in GPS ensures accurate tracking of your outdoor activities without you having to carry your phone along. And it can last up to 100 hours on a single charge under typical usage conditions. In addition to fitness tracking, the Galaxy Watch Ultra integrates with your smartphone through Samsung’s ecosystem: You can receive all your calls, messages and app notifications directly on your wrist so that you can stay connected without constantly checking your phone. The Smart Reply feature powered by Galaxy AI provides quick text reply suggestions based on your conversation context. If you’re looking for a smartwatch that combines advanced technology with exceptional durability and style, look no further than the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. With its current price point of just $189 for Black Friday, there has never been a better time to make this investment in your health and connectivity. See Galaxy Watch Ultra LTE at Samsung.com

It has been 24 years since Rye Cove won its only region title in football. Bill Houseright led the Eagles to that crown in 2000. "It has been a quite a while," said Houseright, who coached at Rye Cove in 2000-01, directing the Eagles to the Region 1D crown with a 20-14 overtime victory over Appalachia. "Sometimes you have got to have things come together, you have to have your people come together and you get a chance to do that." An opportunity for a second regional title will come on Friday when the Gary Collier-coached Eagles hosts Cumberland District foe Eastside at the Eagles' Nest. "I think they have got a good coaching staff and they have got some good players," said Houseright, whose 2000 squad was honored during the regular-season contest with Eastside. "It was nice. It was very nice, it was a good get-together," he said. "There were a lot of people that I hadn’t seen in a long time. It was enjoyable." It has been an enjoyable season for Rye Cove (12-0), with its first 10-win regular season and first-ever 12-win campaign, which was one better than last years's 11-win season that ended with a 28-18 loss to Honaker in the Region 1D finals. The goal all season has been to get back to that point and win it this time. Houseright, who won state titles at Gate City as a player (1970), defensive coordinator (1997) and head coach (2010), thinks the Eagles have what it takes to make it happen. "I think their physicalness up front has been a key for them and being able to move the ball," he said. "They have got a couple of kids that can run and do some things. They have some stoppers behind the line on defense so there is quite a bit. They are pretty cohesive, they are doing a lot of things right." Rye Cove was doing the same when it counted most in 2000. Led by such athletes as quarterback Travis Petelle, running back Eric McPherson and lineman Matt Rhoton, the Eagles endured a three-losing skid after a 2-0 start, but finished the regular season with a 6-4 record. "As we got down toward the end of the year I just think we started to jell and come together and understand our assignments and what we were doing better," Houseright said. "We had some people, they would get after you. It is just being consistent and playing as a unit. I think that is what we were able to accomplish." One of those regular-season setbacks had been a 42-20 loss to St. Paul. A rematch followed in the opening round of the regionals, with the Eagles traveling to face the Deacons — who were coached by B.I. Salyers, who is currently the defensive coordinator at Rye Cove. The Eagles got the win, 24-6, earning a regional title contest against Southwest Virginia powerhouse Appalachia, which was led by Tom Turner, who directed the Bulldogs to five state titles from 1989-97. "Tom has always been an unbelievable coach. When it comes down to business Tom was always on task," said Houseright, who played at Virginia Tech with Turner. "He was a heck of a coach. I have known Tom ever since we were in Blacksburg together. We were just very fortunate to go over there and get a win because he always got his teams prepared well too." While the details are hazy to Houseright after all these years, the Eagles were able to go to Riggs Stadium and leave with a thrilling overtime victory. "It has been so long ago. I just can’t tell you a whole lot about it," he said. "I know we had some kids that made some plays, which you have got to do in those kind of games. I am sure that anybody that has ever been in there knows that you have to do that." While Rye Cove lost the following week in the Class 1 semifinals in a third straight road game at Bath County, 42-18, it was certainly an accomplishment that former Emory & Henry quarterback Collier can appreciate, having served as an assistant under Houseright at Gate City. "I just know what they achieved and their accomplishments and I know Coach Houseright well," Collier said. "I coached with him at Gate City and know he is a great coach. It don’t surprise me that is when it happened." Houseright sees parallels between those Eagles and the current batch of Eagles looking to bring another region crown to Clinchport. "I had a good bunch, I really did. They played extremely hard. We made a lot of mistakes early on and we got better as the season went on," Houseright said. "I am sure this bunch here, they have been playing together now for two or three years. They did pretty good too. That is just the progress of building to get where they need to go. They have got some good coaches. They are doing well, the kids are excited about what they are doing and that is important." Much like Rye Cove, Eastside is also looking for school history, a first-ever region crown on the gridiron. When these clubs met in October, the Eagles won 40-8, but it was 16-8 with seven minutes to go before the Eagles broke it open. Houseright, who has friends on both coaching staffs, expects the rematch to live up to the billing. "I am sure this bunch that Rye Cove will be playing this week will be prepared for them," he said. "You have got to go out and make plays and you can’t kill yourself. Penalties and turnovers will put you in a bind. You have got to be disciplined enough not to get into that situation." Houseright knows what it took for Rye Cove to win that elusive region title in 2000. Twenty-four years later and that hasn't changed. "I think the key to any of that is just everybody pulling for one another and having your buddy's back and then being disciplined, not turn the ball over and not to have crazy penalties and go play your tails off," he said. "That is the key and try to be solid in all phases. "I think they are motivated and when you get that going you have got a good thing going. Plus, daggone, the community is really behind them and that is a great thing."

Manchester City defender Nathan Ake said his side must “show character” if they are to end their winless streak after Feyenoord scored three times in the final 15 minutes to claim a 3-3 draw in the Champions League at the Etihad Stadium. City are now six games without a victory but appeared to be cruising towards three points before being stunned by the Eredivisie side, who hit them with goals from Anis Hadj Moussa, Santiago Gimenez and David Hancko to fight back from 3-0 down. Two goals from Erling Haaland, one of them a penalty, and one from Ilkay Gundogan had the 2023 European champions three up after 53 minutes as they sought the win that would help to get their ailing season back on track. FULL-TIME | A point apiece. 🩵 3-3 ⚫️ | — Manchester City (@ManCity) After the team collapsed in the closing stages, Ake called on his team-mates to show their mettle if their campaign is not to wither away. Speaking to Amazon Prime, he was asked whether he believed the the team’s problem is a mental one. “Maybe it is,” he said. “It is difficult to say. Obviously we have not been in this situation many times but this is where we have to show our character. “When everything seems to go against us and everyone is writing us off, we have to stay strong mentally, believe in ourselves and stick together. 🔢 — Feyenoord Rotterdam (@Feyenoord) “Every season there is a period when they write us off. We have to make sure we stay strong as a team and staff and make sure we get out of it.” The draw leaves City with work to do if they are to secure one of the eight automatic spots in the last 16 of this season’s Champions League. They are currently 15th in the table, two points outside of the top eight, and will need positive results in their next two games against Juventus and Paris St Germain to keep their hopes alive. They then face Club Brugge in their final league match on January 29. The result at least ended a run of five straight defeats in all competitions ahead of Sunday’s Premier League showdown with leaders Liverpool at Anfield. “When you are three goals up it feels like a defeat when you give up three goals at home,” said Ake. “It is tough now, a tough night, but the only thing we can do is look forward to the next one. Liverpool is a big game and it is another challenge to overcome. “(We were) 3-0 up and we played quite well and were under control, but then it all changed. “You just have to stay strong mentally. At 3-1 they then push on but I think we need to go for it a bit earlier so we could keep the pressure on them, but we stayed playing at the back and maybe invited more pressure on us. “Then when you concede the second one there is even more pressure and then we have to stay stronger mentally.”

Oregon Duck Mascot Delivers Perfect 2-Word Message Amid Wild College Football UpsetsWASHINGTON (AP) — As a former and potentially future president, Donald Trump hailed what would become as a road map for “exactly what our movement will do” with another crack at the White House. As for a hard-right turn in America became a liability during the 2024 campaign, . He denied knowing anything about the “ridiculous and abysmal” plans written in part by his first-term aides and allies. Now, after being elected the 47th president on Nov. 5, Trump is stocking his second administration with key players in the detailed effort he temporarily shunned. Most notably, Trump has tapped for an encore as director of the Office of Management and Budget; Tom Homan, his former immigration chief, as and immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as . Those moves have accelerated criticisms from Democrats who warn that Trump’s election hands government reins to movement conservatives who spent years envisioning how to concentrate power in the West Wing and impose a starkly rightward shift across the U.S. government and society. Trump and his aides maintain that he won a mandate to overhaul Washington. But they maintain the specifics are his alone. “President Trump never had anything to do with Project 2025,” said Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt in a statement. “All of President Trumps’ Cabinet nominees and appointments are whole-heartedly committed to President Trump’s agenda, not the agenda of outside groups.” Here is a look at what some of Trump’s choices portend for his second presidency. As budget chief, Vought envisions a sweeping, powerful perch The Office of Management and Budget director, a role Vought held under Trump previously and requires Senate confirmation, prepares a president’s proposed budget and is generally responsible for implementing the administration’s agenda across agencies. The job is influential but Vought made clear as author of a Project 2025 chapter on presidential authority that he wants the post to wield more direct power. “The Director must view his job as the best, most comprehensive approximation of the President’s mind,” Vought wrote. The OMB, he wrote, “is a President’s air-traffic control system” and should be “involved in all aspects of the White House policy process,” becoming “powerful enough to override implementing agencies’ bureaucracies.” Trump did not go into such details when naming Vought but implicitly endorsed aggressive action. Vought, the president-elect said, “knows exactly how to dismantle the Deep State” — Trump’s catch-all for federal bureaucracy — and would help “restore fiscal sanity.” In June, speaking on former Trump aide Steve Bannon’s “War Room” podcast, Vought relished the potential tension: “We’re not going to save our country without a little confrontation.” Vought could help Musk and Trump remake government’s role and scope The strategy of further concentrating federal authority in the presidency permeates Project 2025’s and Trump’s campaign proposals. Vought’s vision is especially striking when paired with Trump’s proposals to dramatically expand the president’s control over federal workers and government purse strings — ideas intertwined with the president-elect tapping mega-billionaire Elon Musk and venture capitalist Vivek Ramaswamy to Trump in his first term sought to remake the federal civil service by reclassifying tens of thousands of federal civil service workers — who have job protection through changes in administration — as political appointees, making them easier to fire and replace with loyalists. Currently, only about 4,000 of the federal government’s roughly 2 million workers are political appointees. President Joe Biden rescinded Trump’s changes. Trump can now reinstate them. Meanwhile, Musk’s and Ramaswamy’s sweeping “efficiency” mandates from Trump could turn on an old, defunct constitutional theory that the president — not Congress — is the real gatekeeper of federal spending. In his “Agenda 47,” Trump endorsed so-called “impoundment,” which holds that when lawmakers pass appropriations bills, they simply set a spending ceiling, but not a floor. The president, the theory holds, can simply decide not to spend money on anything he deems unnecessary. Vought did not venture into impoundment in his Project 2025 chapter. But, he wrote, “The President should use every possible tool to propose and impose fiscal discipline on the federal government. Anything short of that would constitute abject failure.” Trump’s choice immediately sparked backlash. “Russ Vought is a far-right ideologue who has tried to break the law to give President Trump unilateral authority he does not possess to override the spending decisions of Congress (and) who has and will again fight to give Trump the ability to summarily fire tens of thousands of civil servants,” said Sen. Patty Murray of Washington, a Democrat and outgoing Senate Appropriations chairwoman. Reps. Jamie Raskin of Maryland and Melanie Stansbury of New Mexico, leading Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, said Vought wants to “dismantle the expert federal workforce” to the detriment of Americans who depend on everything from veterans’ health care to Social Security benefits. “Pain itself is the agenda,” they said. Homan and Miller reflect Trump’s and Project 2025’s immigration overl ap Trump’s protests about Project 2025 always glossed over . Both want to reimpose Trump-era immigration limits. Project 2025 includes a litany of detailed proposals for various U.S. immigration statutes, executive branch rules and agreements with other countries — reducing the number of refugees, work visa recipients and asylum seekers, for example. Miller is one of Trump’s longest-serving advisers and architect of his immigration ideas, including his promise of the largest deportation force in U.S. history. As deputy policy chief, which is not subject to Senate confirmation, Miller would remain in Trump’s West Wing inner circle. “America is for Americans and Americans only,” Miller said at Trump’s on Oct. 27. “America First Legal,” Miller’s organization founded as an ideological counter to the American Civil Liberties Union, was listed as an advisory group to Project 2025 until Miller asked that the name be removed because of negative attention. Homan, a Project 2025 named contributor, was an acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director during Trump’s first presidency, playing a key role in what became known as Trump’s Previewing Trump 2.0 earlier this year, Homan said: “No one’s off the table. If you’re here illegally, you better be looking over your shoulder.” Project 2025 contributors slated for CIA and Federal Communications chiefs John Ratcliffe, Trump’s , was previously one of Trump’s directors of national intelligence. He is a Project 2025 contributor. The document’s chapter on U.S. intelligence was written by Dustin Carmack, Ratcliffe’s chief of staff in the first Trump administration. Reflecting Ratcliffe’s and Trump’s approach, Carmack declared the intelligence establishment too cautious. Ratcliffe, like the chapter attributed to Carmack, is hawkish toward China. Throughout the Project 2025 document, Beijing is framed as a U.S. adversary that cannot be trusted. Brendan Carr, the senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission, wrote Project 2025’s FCC chapter and is to chair the panel. Carr wrote that the FCC chairman “is empowered with significant authority that is not shared” with other FCC members. He called for the FCC to address “threats to individual liberty posed by corporations that are abusing dominant positions in the market,” specifically “Big Tech and its attempts to drive diverse political viewpoints from the digital town square.” He called for more stringent transparency rules for social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube and “empower consumers to choose their own content filters and fact checkers, if any.” Carr and Ratcliffe would require Senate confirmation for their posts. ___ Bill Barrow, The Associated PressAmritsar: The controversy embroiling Harnam Singh Dhumma , chief of prominent Sikh seminary Damdami Taksal , refuses to die down after a group of Sikh organisations in the US accused him of weakening the community. American Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (ASGPC) president Pritpal Singh said certain elements had been continuously working to undermine the Sikh community abroad by sending their “agents” to gurdwaras and encouraging conflicts among Sikhs. Himmat Singh, coordinator, Sikh Coordination Committee, East Coast, said Dhumma’s role has always been controversial. “Many a time, he has justified his actions by referring to the need for the Sikh party to work with govt. He has been involved in questionable activities to justify his position. These actions have tarnished his reputation, yet he has continued to present himself as a legitimate figure,” he said. We also published the following articles recently Space for others, sway over Sikh bodies: How Taksal aligning with SAD played out The Sikh seminary Damdami Taksal's support for the BJP in Maharashtra has reignited its complex relationship with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). Historically at odds, particularly after the 1978 Nirankari clash, the two groups formed an alliance in 2011. This alliance, while giving Taksal influence over Sikh institutions, weakened SAD's political standing and fueled criticism against Taksal's leadership. Anti-Sikh riots: Two ex-cops summoned A Delhi court summoned two ex-police officers in the 1984 Pul Bangash gurdwara riots case. Congress leader Jagdish Tytler, accused in the case, appeared via videoconference. Summons for a key witness couldn't be served. Hindu and Sikh leaders join calls for assisted dying bill in UK to be opposed UK faith leaders, including prominent Hindu and Sikh figures, unite against an assisted dying bill. They argue the bill, allowing terminally ill adults to end their lives with medical assistance, risks pressuring vulnerable individuals. Citing insufficient safeguards in similar laws elsewhere, they advocate for improved palliative care instead of legalized assisted suicide.

After Trump's Project 2025 denials, he is tapping its authors and influencers for key rolesWalmart on Monday announced it would pull back from its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, becoming the latest in corporate America’s retreat from “woke” corporate policies. Walmart said it would remove sexual and transgender products that were reportedly marketed toward children and will review grants to LGBTQI+ events to avoid funding sexualized content targeting children. Walmart said it plans to continue supporting Pride parades. Art of the Deal! Trump Threatens Mexico and Canada with Tariffs; Guest John Carney The retail giant will no longer participate in the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index. The retailer said that it had been working on these changes for years and that they were not the result of a conversation with conservative anti-DEI activist Robby Starbucks. Walmart said some of its products that violated its policies have been removed, which includes chest binders — products meant to flatten the chest — when marketed to children. The corporation decided not to continue the Racial Equity Center it launched in 2020 as a five-year initiative, and will no longer use terms such as “LatinX,” or “DEI” in corporate communications. Walmart communications will instead focus on using terms such as “belonging” for all associates and customers. Walmart told Fox Business that it is “willing to change alongside our associates and customers who represent all of America.” “We’ve been on a journey and know we aren’t perfect, but every decision comes from a place of wanting to foster a sense of belonging, to open doors to opportunities for all our associates, customers and suppliers and to be a Walmart for everyone,” the company’s statement continued. This is the latest corporate retreat from politicized corporate policies. In October, Toyota announced it would no longer sponsor LGBTQ parades and events and will no longer make efforts to promote DEI. The automaker will no longer participate in the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index and other corporate surveys. Many other major corporations, including Harley-Davidson, Lowe’s, Ford Motor Co., Tractor Supply, and Jack Daniel’s, have also left the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index. Alfredo Ortiz, the CEO of the Jobs Creators Network, said in a statement on Tuesday: Many of America’s largest corporations have abandoned DEI and other “woke” policies as Americans have increasingly rejected politicized corporate agendas. A Pew Research study found that the share of American workers who believe DEI is a “good thing” has dropped since last year. Another Pew Research survey found that 36 percent of Americans believe DEI hurts white men. Similar polling has revealed that Americans are increasingly shunning corporations that have a political bent. A Rasmussen poll found in July that 48 percent of Americans believe that DEI programs discriminate against white men, and a Gallup survey revealed in August that Americans have become increasingly tired of corporations that weigh in on current events in politics. Daniel Cameron, the former Kentucky attorney general and CEO of the 1792 Exchange, said that Breitbart News Daily listeners are “paying attention” and, thanks to some “brave and courageous” CEOs, “We’re going to get our CEOs back in neutral.” Sean Moran is a policy reporter for Breitbart News. Follow him on X @SeanMoran3 .

The connections are clear between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers, longtime NFC South rivals. The teams get together for a meeting on Sunday in Charlotte and showed recent signs they can play with any team. "It's an NFC South battle," Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said. "All of them are going to be hard, none of them (are) going to be easy. ... They're playing pretty good football. They missed some games here and there, but they're playing very good football. It's going to be a tough battle." Few introductions are needed on Sunday, as first-year Panthers coach Dave Canales came to Carolina after serving as Buccaneers offensive coordinator a season ago. Canales' prized pupil last season, Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield was with the Panthers for part of the 2022 campaign. "There's some familiarity," Canales said of his connection to the Buccaneers. "Knowing coach Bowles, he's got a really sophisticated system and he attacks each team with a specific game plan. There's some principles that carry over. I know that he's going to have some things up his sleeve." The Buccaneers (5-6) playing a division opponent for the first time since an Oct. 27 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The goal will be notching back-to-back wins for the first time since the first two weeks of the season. Four different ball-carriers, including Mayfield, found the end zone on the ground during a 30-7 drubbing of the New York Giants last Sunday. Mayfield also completed 24 of 30 passes for 294 yards. "For me, the biggest thing was blocking and tackling," Bowles said of what his team did well last weekend. "We cleaned up the fundamental and technique part of it." Star wideout Mike Evans was back in action for Tampa Bay following a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury. He finished with five receptions for 68 yards against the Giants and now gets a crack at a Carolina team allowing a league-high 30.9 points per game this season. However, the Panthers have tightened up their play as of late, winning two games in a row before hanging with the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs in a 30-27 setback last Sunday. The outing against Kansas City may have been the most efficient performance of Panthers quarterback Bryce Young's two-year career. Young completed 21 of 35 passes for 263 yards and one score without throwing a pick. "It's not all Bryce, it's the whole unit," Canales said. "It's a collective effort, but he certainly needs to be the voice and driver of that." Wide receiver Jalen Coker (quadriceps), tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck) and safety Lonnie Johnson (personal) were all missing from practice on Wednesday for Carolina. Defensive end LaBryan Ray is dealing with a hand issue and was among those limited. Safety Jordan Whitehead (pectoral) was one of four Buccaneers to miss practice on Wednesday. Evans practiced in full. Carolina and Tampa Bay might as well get used to each other, as the two teams will collide again in Week 17. --Field Level MediaAfter Trump's Project 2025 denials, he is tapping its authors and influencers for key rolesThe Great Tech Wake-Up Call: VCs Discover Billions In Inefficient Engineering Teams

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