In conclusion, the recent sealing and inspection of pet food products with suspected mislabeling of ingredients highlights the importance of transparency and accuracy in the pet food industry. Authorities will continue to monitor the situation closely and take decisive action to ensure the safety and quality of pet food products for the benefit of animals and their owners.Dec. 23—At the end of many practices, West Greene boys basketball coach Jim Romanus lets his players try to make half-court shots for fun. Lane Allison took the long-shot idea a lot farther Friday night and made what has to be one of the most incredible buzzer-beaters in WPIAL basketball history. A regulation high school basketball court is 84 feet long. Allison made his shot from about 81 feet. It was truly a length-of-the-court shot that hit nothing but net, gave West Greene a thrilling 51-50 victory against Chartiers-Houston and brought a kid from a small school in Greene County loads of attention. Social media video clips of Allison's shot got tens of thousands of views by Sunday night. "I think it's pretty awesome," Allison said. "It was a one-in-a-million shot, I guess." West Greene coach Jim Romanus said, "I've coached a long time. This is my 48th year overall on the varsity level. I've never seen a shot like that in all my years." There are buzzer-beater shots — and then there is this one. Words can't describe. Look at how Lane Allison of tiny West Greene High School beat Chartiers-Houston Friday night 52-51 in the WPIAL. Literally full court at the buzzer. ESPN SportsCenter are you watching? pic.twitter.com/L53nfSmJwQ — Mike White (@mwhiteburgh) December 22, 2024 There was drama surrounding Allison's surreal shot, and it helps make a story worth retelling. Allison made a 3-pointer to tie the game, 48-48, with 11 seconds remaining. After a timeout, Chartiers-Houston scored a layup with four seconds left. Now check this out: Romanus tried to immediately call a timeout, but the officials didn't see him or hear him. Instead, Parker Burns grabbed the ball and quickly passed it to Allison. But Allison was inbounds by only a few feet. Lane AllisonLane Allison No matter. Allison was West Greene's football quarterback, so he made like he was throwing a deep pass to a receiver. His right arm threw the ball somewhat like a football ... the ball stayed in the air for seemingly five seconds ... it swished ... Allison took off running around the court in celebration ... his teammates and assistant coach chased him ... they caught him under the basket at the other end of the court. Let Allison take you through the unforgettable moments. "After the [Chartiers-Houston] kid flipped one in, I peaked up at the clock and called for the ball," Allison said. "I was thinking coach might call a timeout, but I was going to shoot it no matter what. Thank goodness they didn't give him the timeout. I let it go, and I guess the rest is history. "It was probably about half court that the ball started curving left toward the basket. I started thinking it might have a chance. When it went in, I jumped up, untucked my shirt, and I pretty much blacked out from there. I just remember our assistant coach [Kolton Rush] tackling me into the wall." Romanus remembers the ball traveling through the air for what seemed like about 10 seconds. "When he let it go, I remember hearing the buzzer go off when the ball was about at midcourt," Romanus said. "When it went through, the whole place erupted. It was a once-in-a-lifetime shot." Romanus was asked by a few fans why he didn't chase Allison around the court in celebration like his players and assistant coach. "I told them that I'm 73, and it's hard for me to get around, period, let alone running around," Romanus said with a laugh. And here's another twist to the story. Allison's father, Jeremiah, was working the clock. "When he let it go, it almost hit the ceiling or the rafters," Jeremiah Allison said. "To hear everyone talk, it seemed like it took minutes to come down. I stood up and threw my arms in the air. Then I realized, I need to do what the officials tell me. They got together for a few seconds, and then one of them said, 'Count the bucket.'" Allison is a 6-foot-1 senior guard, a three-sport athlete who came into the season with 1,041 career points. No matter what he does the rest of his career, he has left a legacy — with one shot. "When I went home and went to bed, I couldn't sleep at all," Allison said. "I just had so much adrenaline." (c)2024 the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Visit the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at www.post-gazette.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
(Bloomberg) — Scott Bessent, the veteran hedge fund manager who Donald Trump picked to become the next Treasury secretary, wants tariffs, a shadow chair for the Federal Reserve and maybe a weaker dollar. If confirmed by the Senate, he will have a sprawling remit: oversee public financing, economic sanctions and the Internal Revenue Service; engage in international economic diplomacy; and help ensure the smooth functioning of financial markets. Bessent, who currently runs macro hedge fund Key Square Group LP, will be crucial to implementing the president-elect’s agenda, which includes renewing some of Trump’s 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and loosening financial regulations. Below is a roundup of what Bessent has said over the past year on policies that will influence the US economy. Federal Reserve Trump has said that a president should have some say over interest rates and monetary policy, a move that would undercut the longstanding independence the central bank has enjoyed from the executive branch. Bessent doesn’t seem to disagree with Trump, and even criticized the Fed himself in September after its jumbo rate cut. Bessent will also have a hand in helping Trump choose a replacement for Fed Chair Jerome Powell when his term expires in May 2026, and at least three other appointments to the board in the next four years. Trump has flirted with the idea of firing Powell before, but Bessent has floated a fresh idea. Tariffs Trump has vowed to impose massive new tariffs, eyeing a duty of 10% to 20% on all foreign goods and 60% or higher on goods coming from China. On the campaign trail, he also made threats of even-higher rates on specific countries and products. While Bessent has at times suggested that Trump is signaling a maximalist approach as a negotiation tactic, in an op-ed Nov. 15 for Fox News he signaled strong support for tariffs. Markets Treasury secretaries have traditionally refrained from attributing market gains to the work of their bosses since that would mean taking the blame for a downturn — not to mention that the stock, currency and bond markets move for often unrelated, and even inexplicable, reasons. But when markets go up, Trump enjoys a boast. In a Nov. 11 op-ed in the Wall Street Journal under the headline “Markets Hail Trump’s Economics,” Bessent did the job for Trump. Dollar Policy It’s no secret that Trump likes the dollar’s role as the world’s reserve asset, and the accompanying economic and geopolitical power. But he also wants a weak enough foreign-exchange rate to buoy the US manufacturing sector. The dueling forces may become a pillar of his administration’s economic agenda, and as Treasury chief, Bessent will oversee US currency policy. Debt and Taxes Bessent will also oversee management of the government’s nearly $29 trillion debt pile. He’s said Trump will aim to shrink federal budget deficits to 3% of gross domestic product, from roughly 6.2% at the end of the latest fiscal year. Bessent will also play a key role shepherding the extension of Trump’s signature 2017 tax cuts, many of which are set to expire in 2025. —With assistance from Saleha Mohsin.NoneNFL NOTES
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In conclusion, Munios' perspective on the match against Manchester City highlights his resilience and determination as a manager. While acknowledging the missed opportunities, he remains optimistic about the team's progress and is committed to guiding them towards success. The draw against Manchester City may not have been the desired outcome, but it serves as motivation for the team to strive for excellence in future matches.
