Blame it on California. Its Air Resources Board (CARB) has been pushing to clean up emissions for diesel-powered heavy trucks for years. A significant amount of the goods that enter the United States from foreign countries every year arrive in ports in California . They cross the ocean in diesel-powered ships, are unloaded by diesel-powered cranes, are shunted around the receiving yards, then are hauled to inland transportation hubs by diesel-powered tractors before being distributed across the nation by other diesel-powered trucks. In addition, virtually all the trash-hauling trucks, cement mixers, dump trucks, school buses, and construction equipment in the Golden State are powered by diesel engines. It is not a stretch to say the diesel engine is the workhorse of the American economy. But ... the crud that pours out of the exhaust pipes of diesel trucks is poisonous to humans. Putting aside the carbon dioxide created when the fuel that makes them run is burned, diesels emit more nitrogen oxides and far more fine particulates that gasoline-powered trucks. If you are a regular reader of CleanTechnica , you already know those fine particulates are so small they pass directly into the human bloodstream in the lungs. They then get transported throughout the body and accumulate in our hearts, brains, livers, kidneys, and other organs. People who get cancer always want to know what caused it. It isn’t a stretch to imagine that treating the air we breathe as a sewer where the detritus from industrial activity gets dumped may be part of the problem. CARB has enacted new rules that require the sale of more battery-powered heavy trucks. Several other states have adopted those rules as well, including New York. At first, heavy truck manufacturers pushed back against the rules, but in July 2023, they all signed on to what is known as the Clean Truck Partnership . The four principle members of the agreement are Daimler Truck North America, International Motors Inc. (formerly Navistar), PACCAR, and Volvo Group North America, as well as the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association. The four manufacturers are responsible for more than 99 percent of all heavy trucks (over 33,000 pounds) sold in America. New York has adopted its own clean truck rules that closely follow the CARB model. In a December 2021 press release, the governor’s office said, “The new Advanced Clean Trucks rule finalized by the State Department of Environmental Conservation requires manufacturers of vehicles greater than 8,500 pounds to sell an increasing number of zero-emission vehicles in New York State. The regulation complements New York’s recently adopted legislation that established a goal for 100 percent of medium and heavy duty vehicles offered for sale or lease, or sold, or leased, for registration in the State be zero-emission by 2045, where feasible. The ACT regulation will also result in substantial reductions of particulates, nitrogen oxides, and toxic pollutant emissions in disadvantaged communities that have been disproportionally impacted by diesel truck pollution.” That was then; this is now. The regulations begin to bite in earnest on January 1, 2025, and truck dealers in New York say they are not ready and won’t be for some time “Depending on the classification of the truck, somewhere between every one in every four to eight vehicles have to be zero-emission before you can get a waiver to sell the current diesel trucks,” Dan Penksa, vice president of Kenworth Northeast, told Channel 10 News in Rochester, NY. “Dealers across the state will simply not survive the impact of the current ACT timeline,”added Kendra Hems, president of the Trucking Association of New York. “Not only does that affect the livelihood of hundreds of workers across the country, but it will significantly disrupt the supply chain. Without intervention, the ACT regulations will drive up costs and limit the trucking industry’s ability to deliver New Yorkers goods as efficiently and quickly as possible.” Penksa says while his team is able to sell electric trucks, there currently isn’t a market for them because of the cost, range, and infrastructure issues. “In today’s world, [an electric] tractor trailer only goes about 200 miles with a full charge. Diesel tractors will go 600 miles a day.” He claims a truck carrying groceries from Rochester to Albany can make the round trip in 10 hours. In an electric truck, a driver can get to about Utica before it needs to recharge. “He’d have to sit there for six to eight hours to charge the battery, at that time, these guys only get 10 hours of service. So, then he has to sleep overnight there, drive it to Albany, unload his load, and then do it all over again on the way home.” Hems points out that currently there isn’t a single charging station for battery-powered heavy-duty trucks anywhere on the New York Thruway. “If you can’t charge them, what are you going to do with them? You’re asking these people to buy these trucks, there’s no chargers out there, you can’t go more than 200 miles, so I’m not quite sure how the consumer is going to get their products,” Penksa says. Those complaints are having an effect. “We obviously work to really push the industry in a direction where we need them to be but we’re also flexible and we build in flexibilities to these rules that we have to make sure that we’re hearing from industry and adapting,” says Sean Mahar, interim commissioner of the state’s department of environmental conservation. He says the state is looking at a three-year compliance timeline for the industry to adapt. “That’s where we will extend out that time frame to 2029 in order to provide that greater flexibility for engine manufacturers to come into compliance.” By then, he hopes there will be a more robust charging infrastructure statewide, which may help companies get on board with the idea of buying zero-emission trucks. We would point out that hope is not a plan. In fact, it may be the opposite of a plan. In MAGA America, everything is negotiable. Don’t like a rule? Challenge it in court. Claim an illegal conspiracy to take away the God-given rights of red-blooded, true-blue, white Christian Americans. That’s what Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is doing by claiming the four heavy truck manufacturers violated his state’s antitrust laws when they agreed to the Clean Truck Partnership. “Unfortunately, it’s not just states and it’s not just the Biden administration,” Hilgers said on November 19, 2024, according to the Nebraska Examiner . “It is also companies, like these four defendants, who are working together to try to dictate national policies for Nebraskans and Americans. At the end of the day, what we’re trying to do is tear up this agreement and allow the free market and the nation’s elected representatives to determine the pace and scope of any change in our national logistics policy,” he said. “This isn’t about cars,” Kent Grisham, the head of the Nebraska Trucking Association, said. “This is about a political agenda. This is about a movement that has developed a following and has backed companies into a corner that we simply cannot allow to be sustained.” He added some statistics to back up his claim. Charging a single Class 8 truck requires the same amount of electricity as the Empire State Building uses in an entire day, he said, but omitted to say that Nebraska currently has 27 data centers, any one of which uses far more electricity than a battery-powered truck, but facts don’t matter in MAGA America. Haitians are eating dogs and cats in Springfield, Ohio. JD Vance said so and he is their guy, so it must be true. No charging stations for Class 8 heavy trucks currently exist in Nebraska, Grisham said, and he’s unaware of any electric Class 8 truck moving through Nebraska, particularly as there are no charging stations along Interstate 80 or other major corridors. “We’re still at ground zero,” he said. Grisham estimated it would cost $624 billion to install charging stations nationwide and about $370 billion to improve the national distribution of electrical power. It would cost about $9 billion to improve Nebraska’s distribution network, and all because of scary electric trucks! Oh, the horror! Those figures don’t include billions more in operational costs, the costs of the trucks or changes to labor, such as more frequent stops for recharging, Grisham said, and there remain major concerns over whether the nation can produce enough power for the new demand. He added the Nebraska Trucking Association isn’t against battery-powered vehicles, which can help reduce emissions, but there are technological advancements available for diesel engines that could make them run cleaner. Then he trotted out the tired old shibboleth so popular among right-wing extremists. “We want an ‘everything’s on the table’ approach so that we can continue to make the great progress that we have in controlling emissions,” he said. The only thing he didn’t say from the MAGA approved talking points is that government should not be picking winners and losers in the marketplace. Expect that to be added to the compendium of complaints against battery-powered trucks in the very near future. It is fun to bash extremists and their willful ignorance, but there are some valid points among all the thunder and lightning. Charging infrastructure for heavy-duty electric trucks is non-existent in many parts of America. But, actually, no one is talking about transcontinental trips. The emphasis is on short-haul driving where the truck returns to the yard at the end of each day to charge overnight so that it is ready to work the following day. MAGA types can’t resist scaring the bejezus out of people, because it is a tactic that works so well. The real issue is mandates. How effective are they and are there alternatives? In that regard, economic incentives usually are more effective than beating people over the head with mandates. The truth is that, just like gasoline, diesel fuel is heavily subsidized by a myriad of government policies so that the price at the pump is far below its true cost to society . Who pays for the the harm from fine particulates? You do. Who pays for the damage to human lungs caused by oxides of nitrogen? You do. Who pays for the cost associated with rising seas, more powerful storms, and wildfires associated with higher concentrations of carbon dioxide? You do. So why are those costs not included in the price of diesel at the pump? We will leave you to ponder your answer to that question. 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Following a four-year break, a massive Dogecoin investor has returned to the market, not only raising their DOGE holdings but also making a big investment in the newly founded Rexas Finance (RXS). With DOGE undergoing price corrections even as on-chain activity points to increasing network involvement, the Bitcoin market is providing contradictory signals right now. Rexas Finance , which specializes in Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization, has attracted interest for its innovative approach and has drawn both new and seasoned investors. This is the reason this significant Dogecoin investor is betting whale-sized on Rexas Finance while grabbing additional DOGE. Why Would the Dogecoin Investor Want to Pick Up wAdditional DOGE? The price of Dogecoin has been erratic; a recent correction dropped the coin from its $0.42 peak to about $0.37. Dogecoin's on-chain statistics demonstrate a remarkable increase even with these temporary price changes. Large transactions on the Dogecoin blockchain have soared, and the number of active addresses keeps growing, evidence that the currency is still receiving major attention from both institutional investors and ordinary traders. This fresh interest is probably why the massive Dogecoin investor is increasing their DOGE holdings. The foundations of the cryptocurrency are still firm; indications of this are the development of a declining wedge pattern and a possible bull flag configuration. A breakout resulting from this technical configuration would cause DOGE's price to rise back toward $0.47, or maybe more. Given these signs, the investor probably sees the drop as a buying opportunity in readiness for another surge, particularly with the social media attitude about DOGE continuing to show favorable growth. Why the Investor Stocks Rexas Finance? The investor is diversifying their portfolio by significantly betting on Rexas Finance (RXS), even while they remain confident in Dogecoin. Rexas Finance is drawing investors unlike Dogecoin, which is mostly motivated by community excitement and social media trends because of its innovative approach to asset management. The platform focuses on tokenizing real-world assets, including real estate, art, commodities, and intellectual property, enabling more liquidity and access for investors all around. Currently, in its presale, Rexas Finance has stage 6 in progress with the token price set at $0.08. For early investors, there is a big chance since the platform sold over 171 million tokens out of the 200 million accessible and raised over $9.9 million already. The coin is planned to debut for $0.20 on significant exchanges. For individuals who take part in the presale, this shows a possible 150% gain, which makes investments appealing. Rexas Finance is concentrated on community-driven development, unlike many other blockchain initiatives depending on venture financing. 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With its $1 million giveaway event, whereby 20 lucky winners will each get $50,000 worth of RXS tokens, Rexas Finance is also creating buzz. With almost 240,000 entries already, the giveaway has generated further interest in the platform by highlighting its democratizing asset tokenizing goal. Rising Bitcoin prices combined with a bull market might create a perfect storm for Rexas Finance, setting it to profit on the unrealized market of real-world asset tokenization. Conclusion Together with their smart stake in Rexas Finance, the return of the massive Dogecoin investor to the market emphasizes the increasing attractiveness of fresh and creative ideas in the bitcoin field. Although Dogecoin is still a major asset with high network activity, Rexas Finance presents a different option by introducing blockchain technology into the asset management industry. Investors are being advised not to pass on this exciting prospect even if the next bull run offers possible large returns. 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THIS is the incredible moment Ukraine unleashes a shotgun-wielding drone to hunt down and destroy Russians on the battlefield. The impressive footage, captured from the frontlines, shows the powerful mounted UAVs taking on Russian drones single-handedly and blasting them out of the sky with ease. Advertisement 6 Ukraine's impressive shotgun-wielding drone chases after a Russian drone on the frontlines Credit: X 6 Footage showed a compilation of videos showing the drone-on-drone attacks with Ukraine's new weapon coming out victorious every time Credit: X 6 The moment the shotgun drone strikes the enemy weapon and sends it erupting in flames Credit: X Foundation for Assistance to Defenders of Ukraine shared a compilation of the drone-on-drone executions on social media. The minute-long clip shows a small Russian aircraft soaring above a Ukrainian warzone before being ruthlessly targeted. In the insane video a Ukrainian drone stealthily appears above its Russian counterpart with two shotguns attached to its front. The operator takes aim and with near pinpoint accuracy fires - launching a deathly bullet straight to the Russian drone. Advertisement read more in Ukrainian drones SITTING DUCKS North Korean soldier's war diary sketches show Ukraine drones blitzing troops FIRE & FURY Moment Ukraine drone strike on Putin's oil depot sparks 'doomsday' explosion A quick flash of light erupts as the shotgun strikes the drone and sends it tumbling to the ground. Another clips sees the Russian war weapon approaching the destructive new invention over a snowy battleground. Within seconds, a shotgun bullet is fired and splits Vladimir Putin's drone in two as it plunges downwards and smashes off the ground. A third video shows a pair of drones battling it out in a wild chase. 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Advertisement Ukraine's use of drone warfare has kept Putin's troops at bay since the conflict started almost three years ago. They have repeatedly used impressive aerial tactics to strike key Russian infrastructure and to take out incoming fighters with ease. One of the most advanced drones being used is the dragon drone which spews flesh-melting thermite onto Russian bunkers. Terrifying footage has shown the drone beginning to spew the thermite across a trench and into the entrance of a snowy Russian bunker . Advertisement Anyone caught underneath the iron oxide and aluminium combination would be burned to death. After shooting the lethal mixture for around 20 seconds the drone catches fire itself and flies inside the bunker hoping to take Russian soldiers with it. Kyiv has been deploying the menacing weapon over tree lines and forests - attacking Russia with scorching hot molten. Earlier this month footage also showed Ukrainian drones equipped with machine guns being used for the first time to ambush Russian troops. Advertisement Ukrainian soldiers fitted a Wild Hornets drone with an AK-47 assault rifle and used it to fire on opposition forces . It comes just days after Russian despot Putin admitted he's open for peace talks with Ukraine again - but only "if it comes to that". The ageing tyrant welcomed Slovakian PM Robert Fico to the Kremlin before Christmas and claims the pair spoke about using Slovakia as a negotiating headquarters to help solve the nearly three-year conflict. Despite the comments, Putin launched a brutal missile and drone barrage on Ukraine in a horror Christmas massacre. Advertisement Read more on the Scottish Sun GHOST TOWN Former Scots shopping hotspot 'decaying' as multimillion pound revamp ‘failing’ VAX HORROR Striken Scots 'gaslit' by health bosses after complications from Covid vaccine Over 70 missiles, including ballistic projectiles, and more than 100 kamikaze drones were launched in a coordinated assault early on December 25. The attack disrupted festive celebrations across Ukraine, with families forced to take shelter in metro stations as air raid sirens wailed across the country. 6 The drone appears to feature two shotguns Credit: X 6 A cloud of smoke appears over the Ukrainian battlefield after a Russia drone is hit Credit: X Advertisement 6 Ukrainian troops have also equipped a drone with a machine gun for the first time to ambush Russian troops Credit: Supplied's new rom-com landed on our screens over the festive period – and viewers have given their verdict on the series. Based on Beth O'Leary's popular romance novel of the same name, the six-parter follows exes Addie (Emma Appleton) and Dylan (Laurie Davidson) who are forced to travel in a campervan from Bristol to Spain together to attend the wedding of a mutual friend. Taking to social media, viewers heaped praise on the series, which also stars Isabella Laughland (Harry Potter) as Addie's sister Deb, David Jonsson (Rye Lane) as Dylan's friend Marcus, Angus Imrie (Fleabag) as Rodney, and Hannah (Bridgerton) as Grace. One person penned: " " while another added: "Second chance and close proximity trope delivered. Enjoyed Addie and Dylan." A third fan binge-watched all six episodes in one sitting, writing: "I usually hate the miscommunication trope, but #theroadtrip did it SO WELL! I just binged the whole show in one go," while another encouraged others to tune in: "Go watch #TheRoadTrip for a good end of year/start of a new one." For those yet to tune into the series, here's the official synopsis: "When Addie sets off from Bristol on an epic road trip to a wedding in Spain with her sister Deb, she's barely out of the city when her knackered VW campervan is rear-ended by a speeding Porsche containing her ex, Dylan, and his obnoxious best friend Marcus. but – headed to the same wedding and with best man Dylan's ride totalled – Addie agrees to put their differences aside and travel together." It continues: "A thousand miles is a long time to be stuck in a campervan with so much buried history though, especially when you're on your way back to the exact place you first fell in love. The mystery of Addie and Dylan's breakup looms large. What really did happen? Why have they had no contact? Who, if anyone, was to blame? It’s going to be a bumpy ride..." You may also like Unlike the book, which is set in the UK, Addie and Dylan's road trip takes place in Spain, as they attempt to make it to a wedding held at the villa where they first met. Speaking about the change in location, author Beth told Paramount+ that while she misses the original setting, the European backdrop adds a layer to the story. "I'm going to give you a totally honest answer to this – I slightly miss the UK setting for the road trip itself!" she said. " versus the iconic ones we usually see on screen. Like, the M3 is so comically dull. But I have to say the team have done an amazing job of keeping that vibe with a different and more visually exciting setting. And actually, I love the symmetry of their journey taking them back to the exact villa where it all began. I think that’s so smart, and really adds a layer to the story."
The Dallas Cowboys ruled out right guard Zack Martin and cornerback Trevon Diggs with injuries on Saturday, one day prior to a road game against the Washington Commanders. Martin has been dealing with ankle and shoulder injuries and didn't practice at all this week before initially being listed as doubtful to play on Friday. He also physically struggled during Monday night's loss to the Houston Texans. Martin, who turned 34 on Wednesday, has started all 162 games played in 11 seasons with the Cowboys. He's a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and a seven-time first-team All-Pro. Diggs has been dealing with groin and knee injuries. He was listed as questionable on Friday before being downgraded Saturday. Diggs, 26, has 37 tackles and two interceptions in 10 games this season. The two-time Pro Bowl pick led the NFL with 11 picks in 2021 and has 20 in 57 games. The Cowboys elected not to activate receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) for the game. He returned to practice earlier this week and he was listed as questionable on Friday. Dallas activated offensive tackle Chuma Edoga (toe) and defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (knee) off injured reserve Saturday, placed safety Markquese Bell (shoulder) on IR and released defensive end KJ Henry. Tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion) was previously ruled out. Tight end Princeton Fant was elevated from the practice squad to replace him. Cornerback Kemon Hall also was elevated from the practice squad. --Field Level Media
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The NFL regular season is nearly two-thirds of the way complete as we enter Week 12. While the playoff races are starting to take over the talk of the league, the injury reports are also piling up as all 32 teams enter the home stretch. Let's take a look at how each NFL team is faring from a health standpoint. Below is a rundown of every team's initial injury report entering this week's games. Cornerback Marshon Lattimore hasn't practiced since joining the Commanders and once again didn't practice Friday . He will be out against the Cowboys. The Chiefs will once again be without running back Isiah Pacheco, despite reports that he was expected to be back. All NFL sports betting odds courtesy of BetMGM . Kansas City Chiefs (-11) at Carolina Panthers Chiefs: RB Isiah Pacheco (ankle), DE Charles Omenihu (knee) OUT Panthers: OLB Jadeveon Clowney (knee), DE LaBryan Ray (hand), WR Adam Thielen (hamstring), LB DJ Johnson (concussion), RB Jonathon Brooks (knee), LB D.J. Wonnum (quadriceps), K Eddie Pineiro (left knee), WR Jalen Coker (quadriceps) QUESTIONABLE; LB Amare Barno (knee) DOUBTFUL; RB Miles Sanders (ankle) OUT The Panthers had a lengthy injury report this week. Kicker Eddy Pineiro , who is the league's most accurate kicker of all-time, is questionable after not practicing Friday. Running back Miles Sanders is the only player out ahead of Sunday, as he didn't practice all week, while wide receiver Adam Thielen was limited all week and is questionable. The Chiefs were expected to get running back Isiah Pacheco (ankle) back this week, but the team announced he is out. With a short week ahead of them -- they play the Raiders on Black Friday -- the Chiefs' coaches and trainers felt it was best for Pacheco to remain sidelined, despite him being healthy enough to play. Charles Omenihu (IR) is also out. Minnesota Vikings (-3.5) at Chicago Bears Vikings: OLB Gabriel Murphy (knee), TE Nick Muse (hand) QUESTIONABLE; TE Josh Oliver (wrist/ankle) OUT Bears: OT Kiran Amegadjie (calf), RB D'Andre Swift (groin) QUESTIONABLE; OT Ryan Bates (concussion), SAF Elijah Hicks (ankle) OUT The Vikings had quarterback Sam Darnold (foot) listed on the initial injury report, but he was a full participant Thursday and Friday after being limited Wednesday. He has no game designation. Running back Aaron Jones (ribs) was a full participant in practice all week and is clear to play. A surprise to see running back D'Andre Swift on the injury report for the Bears, as he's battling a groin injury and is questionable. Swift did not practice Wednesday and was limited the rest of the week. Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans (-8.5) Titans: CB Justin Hardee (groin), CB Roger McCreary (knee) QUESTIONABLE; LB Jack Gibbens (ankle), CB L'Jarius Sneed (quad), RB Tyjae Spears (concussion), T Leroy Watson IV (back) OUT Texans: DT Denico Autry (knee/oblique) QUESTIONABLE; DT Foley Fatukasi (foot), OT Blake Fisher (concussion) OUT The Titans had quite a few players listed on the injury report. Cornerback L'Jarius Sneed and running rack Tyjae Spears are among those sidelined this Sunday. For the Texans, pass rusher Will Anderson Jr . (ankle) was limited to start the week after he missed last week's game, but was a full participant Friday and has no game designation. Cornerback Derek Stingley Jr . was also limited Wednesday and Thursday, but improved as a full participant by Friday. Detroit Lions (-7.5) at Indianapolis Colts Lions: CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr . (hamstring) OUT; CB Terrion Arnold (groin), CB Emmanuel Moseley (pectoral) QUESTIONABLE Colts: DE Tyquan Lewis (elbow) QUESTIONABLE; OT Bernhard Raimann (knee) OUT As you can see, the Lions are dealing with injuries at cornerback. Fortunately for them, Moseley was a full practice participant throughout the week. Arnold was a full participant Friday after being limited Thursday. Tackle Bernhard Raimann (knee) was the only nonparticipant to start the week and he is officially listed as out. Defensive end Tyquan Lewis was a full participant, but is questionable. New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins (-7.5) Patriots: DT Jaquelin Roy (neck) OUT; DT Christian Barmore (NIR), T Vederian Lowe (shoulder), DE Deatrich Wise Jr . (foot), S Kyle Dugger (ankle), S Marte Mapu (neck), DE Keion White (knee), LB Anfernee Jennings (knee), G Cole Strange (knee), LB Sione Takitaki (knee), CB Christian Gonzalez (hip) QUESTIONABLE Dolphins: CB Kendall Fuller (concussion) OUT; OT Terron Armstead (knee), FB Alec Ingold (calf), G Isaiah Wynn (quad/knee), S Patrick McMorris (calf) QUESTIONABLE It would almost be easier to name the Patriots who aren't on the injury report. With the exception of Barmore, every Patriot with a questionable designation was limited during Friday's practice. Gonzalez was limited Friday after not appearing on the injury report on Wednesday and Thursday. For the Dolphins, Armstead didn't practice all week, while McMorris was questionable despite being a full practice participant all week. Ingold and Wynn were limited Friday. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-5.5) at New York Giants Buccaneers: S Tykee Smith (knee) DOUBTFUL; CB Jamel Dean (hamstring), WR Mike Evans (hamstring), DL Greg Gaines (foot), CB Troy Hill (ankle/foot), CB Zyon McCollum (hamstring), T Tristan Wirfs (knee/foot) QUESTIONABLE Giants: WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (Achilles), LB Darius Muasau (hamstring), LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (wrist), LB Micah McFadden (heel), WR Malik Nabers (groin) QUESTIONABLE The Buccaneers are expected to have wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) back Sunday, as he was a limited participant Friday after practicing in full the previous day. Conversely, Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers did not practice Friday due to a groin injury and is questionable. Kayvon Thibodeaux was limited Wednesday but was a full participant the rest of the week. Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders (-10.5) Cowboys: S Markquese Bell (shoulder), TE Jake Ferguson (concussion) OUT; G Zack Martin (ankle/shoulder) DOUBTFUL; WR Brandin Cooks (knee), CB Trevon Diggs (groin/knee), T Chuma Edoga (toe), DE Marshawn Kneeland (knee), G Tyler Smith (ankle/knee), LB Nick Vigil (foot) QUESTIONABLE Commanders: CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) OUT; LB Nick Bellore (knee), DE Javontae Jean-Baptiste (ankle), K Austin Seibert (right hip) QUESTIONABLE All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland is set to make his season debut after not getting an injury designation for Sunday. Also suiting up for the Cowboys is wideout CeeDee Lamb , who showed up on the injury report this week with back and foot injuries. The Commanders will be without Marshon Lattimore, who hasn't practiced since he was traded to the team. Each of Washington's questionable players were full practice participants Friday. Denver Broncos (-5.5) at Las Vegas Raiders Broncos: LB Drew Sanders (Achilles), WR Josh Reynolds (hand) OUT; DE Zach Allen (heel) QUESTIONABLE Raiders: CB Jakorian Bennett (shoulder), CB Nate Hobbs (ankle) OUT; RB Alexander Mattison (ankle), RB Zamir White (quadricep) DOUBTFUL; TE Harrison Bryant (ankle), C Andre James (ankle), CB Jack Jones (back), G Cody Whitehair (ankle) QUESTIONABLE Allen's loss would be significant as he is one of the Broncos' top defenders with five sacks and a dozen tackles for loss through 11 games. Jordan Jackson , a 2022 sixth-round pick, is slate to start in the event that Allen can't go. The Raiders are hurt at several positions, including at running back. Backups Ameer Abdullah and Dylan Laube are in line to split the reps in the event that White and Mattison can't go. San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers (-5.5) 49ers: QB Brock Purdy (shoulder), DL Nick Bosa (hip/oblique), LB Tatum Bethune (knee), DL Kevin Givens (groin), CB Charvarius Ward (personal), WR Jacob Cowing (concussion) OUT; LT Trent Williams (ankle), OL Jon Feliciano (knee) QUESTIONABLE Packers: LB Edgerrin Cooper (hamstring), CB Jaire Alexander (knee) OUT; DL Colby Wooden (shoulder) QUESTIONABLE With Purdy out, veteran quarterback Brandon Allen will start in his place. Allen, 32, has attempted just three passes in a regular season game over the past three years. His last start in the NFL occurred in 2021 as a member of the Cincinnati Bengals . Allen has nine career starts under his belt, going 2-7. For the Packers, Eric Stokes is slated to start in place of Alexander. A former first-round pick, Stokes has made six starts this season. Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks (-1) Cardinals: DB Jalen Thompson (ankle) OUT; DL Darius Robinson (calf), OT Jonah Williams (knee), LB Xavier Thomas (back) QUESTIONABLE Seahawks: TE Brady Russell (foot) OUT; TE Noah Fant (groin), WR Laviska Shenault Jr . (back) QUESTIONABLE Each of Arizona's questionable players were limited during Friday's practice. In Seattle, both Fant and Shenault practiced in full Friday, which is obviously a good sign for Sunday's game. Philadelphia Eagles (-3) at Los Angeles Rams Eagles: WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) OUT; WR Britain Covey (shoulder) QUESTIONABLE Rams: CB Charles Woods (ankle), OL KT Leveston (ankle) OUT; OL Rob Havenstein (ankle) DOUBTFUL Eagles edge rusher Bryce Huff (wrist) did not practice this week as he underwent wrist surgery . With Smith out, expect a bigger workload Sunday from fellow wideout A.J. Brown , tight ends Dallas Goedert and Grant Calcaterra and running back Saquon Barkley . They're not out of the woods, but the Rams' injury situation is significantly better than it was during the season's first month. If Havenstein can't go, Warren McClendon Jr. is in line to start in his place. A 2023 fifth-round pick, McClendon has already made three starts this season. Baltimore Ravens (-3) at Los Angeles Chargers (Monday) Ravens: TBA Chargers: TBA Analysis to comeAn artist’s impression of the new building The Nittambuwa town will receive a purpose-built eco-friendly branch building of Ceylinco Life, as the company continues the greening of its operations across Sri Lanka. Ceylinco Life Chairman R. Renganathan, Managing Director/CEO Thushara Ranasinghe, directors and senior management were in Nittambuwa recently for the laying of the foundation stone for this newest branch on company-owned land, on Colombo Road, Horagolla Watta, Nittambuwa. Using the low-cost precast concrete technology developed by the National Engineering Research and Development Centre (NERD), the new branch building will conform to the exacting environment-friendly specifications adopted for all new branches on company-owned land, and will be the 31st Ceylinco Life branch of that model. The two-storey, 5,750 sq. ft building will be fully solar-powered, and the excess electricity is expected to be sold. It will also have a battery backup system for customer areas, ensuring uninterrupted power supply and zero consumption of electricity from the national grid, a company spokesman said. It will have its own rainwater harvesting facility, a dedicated, waste-water recycling system that processes 100% of wastewater, and its own sewerage treatment plant that will produce treated water for toilet flushing and gardening. The building is purpose-designed to make optimal use of natural light and natural ventilation and is to be fitted with energy-efficient artificial lighting and air conditioning systems. As a green initiative, the structure will be free oftimber, and the precast construction method will minimise the use of timber duringthe construction. The property also has space for a curated garden and dedicated customer parking, and provision for expansion if needed. Among the new branch buildings purpose-built to the company’s sustainable energy model are those at Batticaloa, Trincomalee, Wennappuwa, Bandarawela, Ratnapura (New Building),Horana, Panadura, Chilaw, Kadawatha, Jaffna (North Wing), Malabe, Divulapitiya, Negombo (new building), Nelliady, Piliyandala, Ja-ela and Minuwangoda.
Thieves in Summerland have continued to go after donations as they recently raided the bin behind the Critteraid Charity Thrift Shoppe. In a social media post on Nov. 26, the charity organization said five different thieves visited the donation box on the previous night. These included a woman with a baby on foot, a couple in a car and three cyclists. The last cyclist left the box open, so everything in the donation box was soaked by the rain. The store, which funds the Summerland animal sanctuary, has security cameras set up, watching the donation boxes after hours. “This morning after reviewing the camera recording we are angry but mainly sad,” a post on the charity’s Facebook page read. “They are taking away from our animals that we care so much about.” The shop is asking for people to donate between noon and 4 p.m. daily while there is a donation receiver on-site. Critteraid was formed more than 30 years ago as a cat sanctuary. In the years following, it has grown to become a rescue and shelter for cats, dogs and other animals. “Our charity store is our main source of revenue for allowing us to rescue,” the post read. “We rely on the donations we receive.” The charity shop was opened in 2012 and has operated out of its location at 13208 Victoria Rd. N. since 2013. This is the second account of thefts to a thrift store donation bin in Summerland within recent weeks. Earlier, volunteers at the Summerland Health-Care Auxiliary Thrift Store, also on Victoria Road North, said items had been disappearing from the donation bins there before staff and volunteers had been able to process them. There have also been attempts to pry open the metal doors to the store.
Lagos: LG polls will hold in 20 LGs, 37 LCDAs — APC chairmanLineage, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LINE – Get Free Report ) declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, December 10th, Wall Street Journal reports. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be paid a dividend of 0.5275 per share on Tuesday, January 21st. This represents a $2.11 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.58%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 31st. Lineage Stock Performance NASDAQ LINE opened at $59.00 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.07, a quick ratio of 0.95 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $65.85. Lineage has a twelve month low of $56.67 and a twelve month high of $89.85. Lineage ( NASDAQ:LINE – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 6th. The company reported ($2.44) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.78 by ($3.22). Lineage had a negative net margin of 12.18% and a negative return on equity of 9.89%. The firm had revenue of $1.34 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.34 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.75 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up .5% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts predict that Lineage will post 3 EPS for the current year. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Get Our Latest Stock Analysis on Lineage About Lineage ( Get Free Report ) Lineage, Inc is the world’s largest global temperature-controlled warehouse REIT with a network of over 480 strategically located facilities totaling over 84.1 million square feet and 3.0 billion cubic feet of capacity across countries in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Coupling end-to-end supply chain solutions and technology, Lineage partners with some of the world’s largest food and beverage producers, retailers, and distributors to help increase distribution efficiency, advance sustainability, minimize supply chain waste, and, most importantly, feed the world. See Also Receive News & Ratings for Lineage Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Lineage and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings waived cornerback Akayleb Evans on Saturday in another setback for their beleaguered 2022 draft class. Evans started 15 games last season, but he had been relegated to a special teams role this year after the Vikings added veteran cornerbacks Stephon Gilmore and Shaquill Griffin. Evans was a fourth-round pick out of Missouri, one of three defensive backs among Minnesota’s first five selections in 2022. Lewis Cine (first round) was waived and Andrew Booth (second round) was traded earlier this year. One of their second-round picks, guard Ed Ingram, lost his starting spot last week. Evans was let go to clear a roster spot for tight end Nick Muse, who was activated from injured reserve to play on Sunday at Chicago. The Vikings ruled tight end Josh Oliver out of the game with a sprained ankle. ___ AP NFL:
