
CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd. ("DIRTT” or the "Company”), a leader in industrialized construction, is pleased to announce that Holly Hess Groos is joining the DIRTT Board of Directors effective November 26, 2024 and will also serve as the Chair of the Audit Committee. Effective November 26, 2024, Scott Robinson, current Board Chair and Audit Committee Chair, will step down from his role as Audit Committee Chair. Ms. Groos is a senior financial executive. She retired from Verizon after a 30-year tenure in various leadership roles, including CFO of Verizon Wireless, Head of Internal Audit, SVP Business Excellence, Operational Excellence and Treasurer of Verizon. "We are thrilled to welcome Holly to our Board of Directors,” said Scott Robinson, Board Chair. "We believe her extensive financial experience, including serving as SVP and CFO of multiple divisions at Verizon, combined with her background in operational transformation, will be invaluable in supporting DIRTT in the execution of our growth strategy.” Ms. Groos remarked "I am excited to join the DIRTT Board of Directors and to leverage my financial and operational excellence expertise in an effort to transform how the world builds. I look forward to supporting the team on DIRTT's inspiring transformation journey." Ms. Groos earned a Bachelor of Science (Business Administration / Accounting) from Miami University. She is a Certified Public Accountant from the State of Ohio, a Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt and a member of AICPA. Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking information” and "forward-looking statements” (collectively, "Forward-Looking Information”) as defined under applicable provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act and within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-Looking Information, by its nature, is based on assumptions, and is subject to important risks and uncertainties, including that Ms. Groos's experience and background will support DIRTT in the execution of its growth strategy, or that such strategy will be executed as expected. You should not rely on any Forward-Looking Information, which represents our beliefs, assumptions and estimates only as of the dates on which it was made, as predictions of future events. We undertake no obligation to update this Forward-Looking Information, even though circumstances may change in the future, except as required under applicable securities laws. We qualify all of our Forward-Looking Information with these cautionary statements. About DIRTT Environmental Solutions DIRTT is a global leader in industrialized construction. Its integrated system of physical products and digital tools empowers organizations, together with construction and design leaders, to build high-performing, adaptable, interior environments. Operating in the commercial, healthcare, education, and public sector markets, DIRTT's system offers total design freedom, and greater certainty in cost, schedule, and outcomes. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, DIRTT trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "DRT” and is quoted on the OTC markets on the "OTC Pink Tier” under the symbol "DRTTF.” FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT [email protected] .There are six games featuring a ranked team on the Tuesday college basketball schedule, including the Duke Blue Devils versus the Kansas Jayhawks. If you’re wanting against-the-spread picks for each matchup, continue scrolling. Place your bets on any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link. Bet on the Creighton-San Diego State spread—or any other NCAA men’s basketball matchup—with BetMGM ! Bet on the Texas A&M-Oregon spread—or any other NCAA men’s basketball matchup—with BetMGM ! Bet on the Kentucky-Western Kentucky spread—or any other NCAA men’s basketball matchup—with BetMGM ! Bet on the Alabama-Houston spread—or any other NCAA men’s basketball matchup—with BetMGM ! Bet on the Kansas-Duke spread—or any other NCAA men’s basketball matchup—with BetMGM ! Bet on the Notre Dame-Rutgers spread—or any other NCAA men’s basketball matchup—with BetMGM ! Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER .
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Clemson adds top 50 QB to '25 recruiting classFormer Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah has already found a new program in Duke, while Mississippi State's Michael Van Buren Jr., Wisconsin's Braedyn Locke and Cal's Fernando Mendoza are exploring changes of their own in the transfer portal. Mensah, a redshirt freshman with three years of eligibility remaining, told ESPN on Wednesday he has transferred to Duke. He attended the Blue Devils men's basketball game against Incarnate Word on Tuesday night. The Blue Devils (9-3) will face Mississippi in the Gator Bowl, but without 2024 starting quarterback Maalik Murphy and backup Grayson Loftis, who also entered the portal. Mensah, viewed as one of the top players in the portal, threw for 2,723 yards and 22 touchdowns and completed 65.9% of his passes. He led the Green Wave to a 9-4 record and the American Athletic Conference championship game, where they lost 35-14 to Army. Tulane will play Florida in the Gasparilla Bowl on Sunday. Van Buren, Mendoza and Locke announced on social media they had entered the portal. Van Buren started eight games as a true freshmen for the Bulldogs. He threw for 1,886 yards on 55% passing with 16 total touchdowns and seven interceptions for the Bulldogs (2-10, 0-8 Southeastern Conference). He took over as the starter when Blake Shapen suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in a 45-28 loss to Florida on Sept. 21. Shapen has said he plans to return next season. Van Buren, a 6-foot-1, 200-pound passer from St. Frances Academy in Maryland, had two 300-yard performances for the Bulldogs, including 306 yards and three touchdown passes in a 41-31 road loss against Georgia. Mendoza threw for 3,004 yards in 2024 with 16 TDs, six interceptions and a 68.7 completion percentage. "For the sake of my football future this is the decision I have reached," he posted. Locke passed for 1,936 yards with 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions for Wisconsin this season. He said he will have two years of eligibility remaining at his next school. ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan cornerback Will Johnson has joined defensive tackle Mason Graham in the NFL draft. Johnson declared for the draft on Wednesday, one day after Graham decided he would also skip his senior season with the Wolverines. Both preseason All-America players are expected to be first-round picks. Johnson was limited to six games this year due to an injury. He had two interceptions, returning them both for touchdowns to set a school record with three scores off interceptions. Johnson picked off nine passes in three seasons. Graham played in all 12 games this season, finishing with 3 1/2 sacks and seven tackles for losses. He had 18 tackles for losses, including nine sacks, in his three-year career. Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson is The Associated Press offensive player of the year in the Southeastern Conference and South Carolina defensive lineman Kyle Kennard is the top defensive player. Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia was voted the top newcomer on Wednesday while the Gamecocks' Shane Beamer is coach of the year in voting by the panel of 17 media members who cover the league. Sampson led the SEC and set school records by rushing for 1,485 yards and 22 touchdowns. He is tied for third nationally in rushing touchdowns, recording the league's fifth-most in a season. Sampson was chosen on all but two ballots. Mississippi wide receiver Tre Harris and his quarterback, Jaxson Dart, each got a vote. Kennard led the SEC with 11-1/2 sacks and 15-1/2 tackles for loss. He also had 10 quarterback hurries and forced three fumbles. Beamer led the Gamecocks to just their fifth nine-win season, including a school-record four wins over Top 25 opponents. They've won their last six games and ended the regular season with a win over eventual ACC champion Clemson. South Carolina plays Illinois on Dec. 31 in the Citrus Bowl. Pavia helped lead Vandy to its first bowl game since 2018 after transferring from New Mexico State. He passed for 2,133 yards and 17 touchdowns with four interceptions. He ran for another 716 yards and six touchdowns, directing an upset of Alabama. AMES, Iowa — Matt Campbell, who led Iowa State to its first 10-win season and became the program's all-time leader in coaching victories, has agreed to an eight-year contract that would keep him with the Cyclones through 2032. University president Wendy Wintersteen and athletic director Jamie Pollard made the announcement Wednesday, four days after the Cyclones lost to Arizona State in the Big 12 championship game. “Given all the uncertainty currently facing college athletics, it was critical that we moved quickly to solidify the future of our football program,” Pollard said. “Matt is the perfect fit for Iowa State University and I am thrilled he wants to continue to lead our program. Leadership continuity is essential to any organization’s long-term success." The Cyclones won their first seven games for their best start since 1938 and are 10-3 heading into their game against Miami in the Pop Tarts Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 28. BRIEFLY FLAG PLANT: Ohio Republican state Rep. Josh Williams said Wednesday on social media he's introducing a bill to make flag planting in sports a felony in the state. His proposal comes after the Nov. 30 fight at the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry football game when the Wolverines beat the Buckeyes 13-10 and then attempted to plant their flag at midfield. MALZAHN: Gus Malzahn, who resigned as UCF’s coach last month to become Mike Norvell’s offensive coordinator at Florida State, said he chose to return to his coaching roots rather than remain a head coach distracted by a myriad of responsibilities. Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Clemson added a quarterback to its 2025 recruiting class on Tuesday with Chris Denson announcing his decision to flip from Coastal Carolina. The 6-foot-2, 175-pounder from Plant City High School in Florida had been committed to the Chanticleers since April and has yet to visit Clemson's campus. Tigers coach Dabo Swinney has been putting a push on to flip Denson in recent weeks following the decommitment of Blake Hebert last month. "I just feel like my development will be through the roof," Denson told On3.com about his decision to switch. "Playing under one of the best coaches in the country and knowing that I haven't reached my potential yet, I know that they will take me to that level." A three-star recruit, Denson is ranked as the No. 50 quarterback in the nation by the 247 Composite. He is the 14th player to commit to the Tigers, who have also seen six players decommit this cycle, according to The Greenville News. "What makes Clemson special is just the level of ball that they are playing at," Denson said. "And the way they compete. I'm a huge competitor, so that's the type of place and people I want to surround myself around." --Field Level MediaNone
Amid record visitor spending and logging upwards of 10 million tourists in 2023, Travel Manitoba’s budget has stagnated — and the Crown corporation is hoping for an increase. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * Amid record visitor spending and logging upwards of 10 million tourists in 2023, Travel Manitoba’s budget has stagnated — and the Crown corporation is hoping for an increase. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? Amid record visitor spending and logging upwards of 10 million tourists in 2023, Travel Manitoba’s budget has stagnated — and the Crown corporation is hoping for an increase. “In fairness, there’s a lot of people out there asking (government) for more,” said Colin Ferguson, Travel Manitoba president, after the organization’s annual general meeting Tuesday in Winnipeg. “I guess we sit on the sidelines saying, ‘We can help you with your priorities because we can generate more tax-based revenues.’” Travel Manitoba sees a minimum $13.8 million from the province annually, a number held since 2020. The Crown corporation receives the least funding among its provincial counterparts. It’s hard to compete with others when pitching Manitoba as an event host, said Ferguson, who also called for increased funding last year. MATT GOERZEN / THE BRANDON SUN FILES Travel Manitoba president Colin Ferguson told the Free Press that Travel Manitoba is looking at possibilities to increase its funding over a three- to four-year period. He believes 2025 looks good: Winnipeg is set to host the Grey Cup and Canadian Elite Basketball League championship; Brandon will welcome the U Sports national men’s volleyball title tournament. “As you start looking further out, because the investment has not been there for us to attract more and for Tourism Winnipeg to attract more, it gets a bit thinner,” Ferguson said. Manitoba clocked 10.4 million tourists in 2023 — mostly Manitobans — and saw a record $1.82 billion in tourist spending, resulting in tax base revenues of $373 million, meeting attendees heard. It is the second consecutive year of record tourism spending. Travel Manitoba has previously noted inflation affects spending numbers. Ferguson made his case to general meeting attendees, saying the tax revenue generated in 2023 could cover costs to resurface highways from Winnipeg to Dauphin or fund the next 10 years of Manitoba’s school nutrition program at its current level. Ferguson later told the that Travel Manitoba is looking at possibilities to increase its funding over a three- to four-year period. The Crown corporation is in discussions with the provincial government, he said. Tourism Minister Nellie Kennedy entered her role last month. Her first priority is connecting with the industry’s organizations and stakeholders, she said, adding she’ll meet with Travel Manitoba this month. She didn’t commit to changing Travel Manitoba’s funding plan, but said she was “excited to learn” and wanting to build on the tourism spending momentum. Meanwhile, a post-COVID-19 pandemic bounce back in tourist levels continues. Travel Manitoba hasn’t counted an excess of 10 million visitors since 2019. Manitobans accounted for 86.5 per cent of the province’s tourists last year. International visits, though up year-over-year, covered just four per cent of total visitation. International tourists’ spending consumed 15 per cent of total visitor spending in 2023. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. “The reality is that per capita spend for an international visitor can be almost $1,000 to $2,000 more per person,” said Angela Cassie, Travel Manitoba chief operating officer. “It’s about what that economic multiplier will do.” Increasing the number of international tourists is important, she continued, noting marketing dollars are diminished with inflation. She views hunting and fishing — popular with American tourists — as a “growth area.” Non-resident angling licence sales have returned to pre-pandemic levels. Cassie highlighted Rendez-vous Canada, a conference Winnipeg will host next year, as a way to draw further international attention. Around 1,500 tourism stakeholders from across the globe will gather at the RBC Convention Centre to learn more about Manitoba. Ferguson likened the event to speed dating: members of the industry will meet local tourism operations. “(There’s) the long-term benefit from (international attendees) going back and encouraging their customers to experience Manitoba.” CHRIS NISKANEN / THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES Hunting and fishing on Manitoba lakes is a “growth area,” said Angela Cassie, Travel Manitoba chief operating officer. Manitoba hasn’t hosted Rendez-vous Canada, an annual event, since 2010. Last year, Indigenous Tourism Manitoba counted 170 businesses — a more than doubling of the 81 in 2019. Travel Manitoba continues to emphasize Indigenous tourism as a growth sector. But like the Crown corporation, Indigenous Tourism Manitoba — which helps Indigenous operations launch and expand — is seeking government funding. “We’re doing the work ... (with) instability right now,” said Holly Courchene, Indigenous Tourism Manitoba president. She’s pursuing multi-year funding at the provincial and federal levels. Currently, Indigenous Tourism Manitoba relies on money from Travel Manitoba and project-driven financing, including from Indigenous Services Canada and the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada. “We see new businesses pop up almost every week,” Courchene said. “Right now, we’re just doing what we can ... but imagine if (we) had stability.” TIM SMITH / THE BRANDON SUN FILES Attractions like the Northern lights grew in popularity this year. Kennedy said she looks forward to meeting with Indigenous Tourism Manitoba and hearing about “their needs and how we can continue to best support (them).” Indigenous Tourism Manitoba is working with at least four First Nations on opening their powwows to tourists. It hopes to launch a training program for Indigenous tour guides next summer, with the goal of 30 youth trained by 2027. Northern lights attractions and major events like conferences grew in popularity this year, Travel Manitoba highlighted. The Crown corporation’s revenue and expenses both decreased in 2024 from 2023; its year-end accumulated surplus was higher this year. Revenue dropped to $15.7 million from $17.2 million; expenses declined to $15.6 million from $17 million. Travel Manitoba says it’s on target to reach its goal of $2.5 billion in tourism spending from 12.8 million visitors annually by 2030. gabrielle.piche@winnipegfreepress.comLOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California quarterback Miller Moss is entering the transfer portal after losing the Trojans' starting job last month. Moss made his announcement on social media Monday. Moss started the Trojans ' bowl victory last season and their first nine games this season before coach Lincoln Riley replaced him with Jayden Maiava in early November. “Being a USC Trojan was a lifelong dream of mine,” Moss wrote. “Putting on the cardinal and gold and competing on behalf of my teammates and school is something I will forever take pride in. I poured everything I have into this — body, heart, mind and soul — and am humbled by and proud of what my teammates and I accomplished.” Moss, who was born in Los Angeles and went to high school in the San Fernando Valley, signed with USC before Riley arrived at the school. Moss also stayed with the Trojans after Caleb Williams transferred from Oklahoma to rejoin Riley, and he served as Williams’ backup for two seasons before getting his chance to play with six touchdown passes in last year's Holiday Bowl. Moss completed 64.4% of his passes this season for 2,555 yards with 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions. After a spectacular 378-yard performance to beat LSU in the Trojans' season opener, Moss didn't play poorly as a starter, but he also wasn't a difference-maker while USC stumbled to a 4-5 record. Moss threw seven interceptions in his final five starts before losing the job to Maiava. The Trojans went 1-4 in that stretch under Moss, who plays as a more traditional pocket passer while Maiava has the mobility usually favored for quarterbacks in Riley's spread offense. “Looking towards the future, I'm unwaveringly committed to becoming an even better quarterback and leader, and to achieving this at the next level,” Moss wrote. Moss has already graduated from USC, putting him in the portal as a graduate student. USC (6-6) is headed to a lower-tier bowl game again to finish this season, its third under Riley. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballRTE star Arthur Gourounlian has left his fans gushing after he shared a heartwarming snap of his daughters' matching Christmas outfits. The Dancing With The Stars judge and his Six O'Clock Show host hubby Brian Dowling share two kids together - Blake, 2, and five-month-old Blu. The pair often shares snippets of their lives with their little ones on social media . The celebrity couple recently told how this year's festive season is "extra special" as they are celebrating their daughter's first Christmas . The dads are going all out to make this year unforgettable for Blake and Blu. And this year, they have decided to participate in "25 Days of Christmas fashion" with their daughters. Arthur took to his Instagram to showcase the adorable outfits they wore today. For their second December look, the dad-of-two perfectly coordinated their cosy outfits. Blu looked cute as ever in a brown jumper paired with a beautiful detailed skirt and matching brown tights. Meanwhile, Blake was all smiles in a floral-patterned blouse paired with a brown tulle skirt. The look was completed with a pair of cream boots adorned with cute bow details and a small leopard print handbag. Arthur captioned his post: "Hello, you gorgeous people! It’s Monday, and you know what that means? A brand new day, a fresh start to the week, and time to slay! "In the world of Blake & Blu, it’s all about dressing to impress because you never know who you’ll bump into on your way. "Here’s day 2 of our 25 Days of Christmas Fashion. Have a stunning day and a week ahead." The TV star's fans and friends all flocked to the comments to gush over the sweet post. Suzanna said: "Ah STOP!!! This is just too cute & loving the coordination girls." Siobhan wrote: "Two beautiful little girls, can’t wait for all their outfits to come. I’m sure they will be spectacular." Joanne gushed: "Cuteness overload. The skirt on Blu and Blake’s handbag." Geraldine commented: "Can’t cope with cuteness overload." Another added: "Absolutely gorgeous." Brian left his fans gushing yesterday after he shared some "beautiful" snaps of his daughter Blu's "first ever Santa visit". The family-of-four enjoyed a festive day out together as they paid a visit to Elf Town Dublin . Brian and Arthur took their daughters to see Santa and revealed that it was Blu's first time meeting him. They all looked happier than ever as they posed for a number of snaps together on their fun-filled day out.Jamie Carragher has picked out what he believes are the “weaknesses” in Ruben Amorim’s system after analysing his first game in charge of Manchester United. Marcus Rashford gave Amorim the dream start , scoring inside two minutes on Sunday, but the game finished 1-1 after Omari Hutchinson’s fine long-range strike levelled things up. Much has been made of Amorim’s switch to a 3-4-3 system and the new Red Devils boss insists his players will need time to adapt to the new setup. But Carragher picked out what he believes will be a “big problem” going forward on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football. Carragher said: “I hear a lot of managers including Ruben Amorim saying systems don’t matter too much. I believe that they do, no matter how many times managers tell me they don’t because, well why do you play a different system? Different systems give you different things in different areas. “For me, the weaknesses are in these spaces here, either side of the two central midfield players. The reason why is, when you play a conventional back four, your wide man can tuck in and help. “But because you play a back three, when they get the ball they naturally go wider and wing backs go wider and higher. It means there’s a lot more space around these two central midfield players, especially if the two attacking 10s don’t drop back. There were the same issues on the Ipswich side as well. “The big problem is – is it a midfielder who should drop in to fill that space or should a centre-back step in with someone? “We listened to Ruben Amorim after the game and he spoke a lot about Jonny Evans not making that jump into the space to pick up a man. Because they played the same system, it almost became a man-to-man game. Football has become that.” MORE MAN UTD COVERAGE ON F365... 👉 Amorim Watch: New Man Utd manager rubs his nose a lot and we get bored 👉 Mailbox: Ruben Amorim at Man Utd: ‘New Manager Thud anyone?’ 👉 Good luck Ruben Amorim; Man Utd are ‘a fat, lazy, bloated corpse of a club’ Amorim called out Joshua Zirkzee as well as Evans after the game, claiming his players are currently “confused” after his limited time working with him. Amorim told Sky Sports: “I think that [decision-making] is a concern, you don’t need to coach them at this level. “You have to keep the ball and know the momentum to put the ball in front. Sometimes you feel that you can’t keep the ball and you [have to] put the ball in front. “Then you have like we are in the end of the game, we were around the box with two strikers. Josh [Zirkzee] has to understand that he has to go to the box to have the crosses. “So we are doing some things that were not at the right moment, so that is something we have to address. “Sometimes people talk about the 3-4-3, that is not the concern, the system is the system but the understanding of the game is what we have to improve a lot in this area.” Amorim also insisted that Evans should have been getting tighter to Hutchinson with the Ipswich winger allowed too much space. Amorim added: “If you see the first half, we were a little bit afraid. The No.5 [Sam Morsy] was always alone, we have to jump on him. “Hutchinson was always in the dead space, Jonny Evans should be pressing his guy, but when we don’t have the training and it’s hard to see say all the reactions to the players. “We had two days, they are confused a little bit. If you stay here, you don’t run, you defend but you don’t run. You feel that in the data, but we have to understand the data to understand what happened in the game, then we have to be so much better physically to cope with the high pressure, the volume of the high-speed running, we need time to work on these things.”
Former Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah has already found a new program in Duke, while Mississippi State's Michael Van Buren Jr., Wisconsin's Braedyn Locke and Cal's Fernando Mendoza are exploring changes of their own in the transfer portal. Mensah, a redshirt freshman with three years of eligibility remaining, told ESPN on Wednesday he has transferred to Duke. He attended the Blue Devils men's basketball game against Incarnate Word on Tuesday night. The Blue Devils (9-3) will face Mississippi in the Gator Bowl, but without 2024 starting quarterback Maalik Murphy and backup Grayson Loftis, who also entered the portal. Mensah, viewed as one of the top players in the portal, threw for 2,723 yards and 22 touchdowns and completed 65.9% of his passes. He led the Green Wave to a 9-4 record and the American Athletic Conference championship game, where they lost 35-14 to Army. Tulane will play Florida in the Gasparilla Bowl on Sunday. Van Buren, Mendoza and Locke announced on social media they had entered the portal. Van Buren started eight games as a true freshmen for the Bulldogs. He threw for 1,886 yards on 55% passing with 16 total touchdowns and seven interceptions for the Bulldogs (2-10, 0-8 Southeastern Conference). He took over as the starter when Blake Shapen suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in a 45-28 loss to Florida on Sept. 21. Shapen has said he plans to return next season. Van Buren, a 6-foot-1, 200-pound passer from St. Frances Academy in Maryland, had two 300-yard performances for the Bulldogs, including 306 yards and three touchdown passes in a 41-31 road loss against Georgia. Mendoza threw for 3,004 yards in 2024 with 16 TDs, six interceptions and a 68.7 completion percentage. "For the sake of my football future this is the decision I have reached," he posted. Locke passed for 1,936 yards with 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions for Wisconsin this season. He said he will have two years of eligibility remaining at his next school. ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan cornerback Will Johnson has joined defensive tackle Mason Graham in the NFL draft. Johnson declared for the draft on Wednesday, one day after Graham decided he would also skip his senior season with the Wolverines. Both preseason All-America players are expected to be first-round picks. Johnson was limited to six games this year due to an injury. He had two interceptions, returning them both for touchdowns to set a school record with three scores off interceptions. Johnson picked off nine passes in three seasons. Graham played in all 12 games this season, finishing with 3 1/2 sacks and seven tackles for losses. He had 18 tackles for losses, including nine sacks, in his three-year career. Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson is The Associated Press offensive player of the year in the Southeastern Conference and South Carolina defensive lineman Kyle Kennard is the top defensive player. Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia was voted the top newcomer on Wednesday while the Gamecocks' Shane Beamer is coach of the year in voting by the panel of 17 media members who cover the league. Sampson led the SEC and set school records by rushing for 1,485 yards and 22 touchdowns. He is tied for third nationally in rushing touchdowns, recording the league's fifth-most in a season. Sampson was chosen on all but two ballots. Mississippi wide receiver Tre Harris and his quarterback, Jaxson Dart, each got a vote. Kennard led the SEC with 11-1/2 sacks and 15-1/2 tackles for loss. He also had 10 quarterback hurries and forced three fumbles. Beamer led the Gamecocks to just their fifth nine-win season, including a school-record four wins over Top 25 opponents. They've won their last six games and ended the regular season with a win over eventual ACC champion Clemson. South Carolina plays Illinois on Dec. 31 in the Citrus Bowl. Pavia helped lead Vandy to its first bowl game since 2018 after transferring from New Mexico State. He passed for 2,133 yards and 17 touchdowns with four interceptions. He ran for another 716 yards and six touchdowns, directing an upset of Alabama. AMES, Iowa — Matt Campbell, who led Iowa State to its first 10-win season and became the program's all-time leader in coaching victories, has agreed to an eight-year contract that would keep him with the Cyclones through 2032. University president Wendy Wintersteen and athletic director Jamie Pollard made the announcement Wednesday, four days after the Cyclones lost to Arizona State in the Big 12 championship game. “Given all the uncertainty currently facing college athletics, it was critical that we moved quickly to solidify the future of our football program,” Pollard said. “Matt is the perfect fit for Iowa State University and I am thrilled he wants to continue to lead our program. Leadership continuity is essential to any organization’s long-term success." The Cyclones won their first seven games for their best start since 1938 and are 10-3 heading into their game against Miami in the Pop Tarts Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 28. BRIEFLY FLAG PLANT: Ohio Republican state Rep. Josh Williams said Wednesday on social media he's introducing a bill to make flag planting in sports a felony in the state. His proposal comes after the Nov. 30 fight at the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry football game when the Wolverines beat the Buckeyes 13-10 and then attempted to plant their flag at midfield. MALZAHN: Gus Malzahn, who resigned as UCF’s coach last month to become Mike Norvell’s offensive coordinator at Florida State, said he chose to return to his coaching roots rather than remain a head coach distracted by a myriad of responsibilities. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!None
With the election mercifully behind us, Americans should expect those we’ve elected to get to the less-pleasant task of governing responsibly. While hot-button issues such as immigration, inflation and foreign affairs will garner most headlines, a more pressing concern is too often overlooked: America’s staggering national debt. Growing faster than the economy and projected to reach a record share of gross domestic product (GDP) within three years, our debt is a national crisis. If we continue down the current unsustainable path, we are flirting with catastrophe that would dwarf the Great Recession of 2007-2009. Our next Congress and President must confront this challenge before it is too late. The current debt held by the public stands at $28 trillion or 98% of GDP. In three years, that debt will exceed the record of 106% of GDP reach just after World War 2. However, the WW2 debt was incurred for a specific, important purpose: to preserve freedom and democracy. Within a decade, it was sliced in half. Today’s debt is mostly the result of irresponsible budgeting by both parties, years of passing deficit-ridden budgets because our leaders are unwilling to even modestly slow federal spending. This fiscal negligence and generational theft is the tip of the iceberg. In just a decade, debt held by the public is projected to reach $52 trillion or 122% of GDP. Failing to act will trap future generations in a cycle of high debt and diminished economic opportunity. This moral failure lets us live high on the hog today while passing the buck our children and grandchildren who have no voice in today’s decisions. National debt always seems like a number so enormous it’s hard to comprehend, but it directly affects us in profound ways. As the debt grows, so do interest payments. In 2024, interest payments on our nation’s debt will exceed spending on Medicare, defense, and all programs earmarked for children. That’s the price we pay today for irresponsible spending of the past. However, each year’s deficit adds to the debt and to the cost of financing it. Excessive borrowing by government drives up interest rates and makes borrowing more expensive for businesses seeking to grow or families striving to buy a home. This makes everyday goods more expensive and raises borrowing costs for consumer loans. High debt leads to slower economic growth, higher inflation rates and fewer opportunities for businesses and workers to prosper. Soaring national debt also threatens our national security. The higher our debt, the less financial flexibility we have to respond to emergencies. Whether facing a pandemic, natural disaster or security crisis, a nation severely in debt lacks resources to react swiftly and decisively. Excessive debt also opens the door to potential financial entanglement with foreign leaders who may not share our priorities or interests. Our adversaries shrewdly search for ways to pressure us to compromise American values and sovereignty. Maintaining a strong national defense, stable economy and reliable public safety is essential to our security. A balanced, responsible fiscal approach with broad public acceptance is essential. Reining in the national debt is not about austerity or simply cutting programs. It is about creating a balanced approach that secures our future. Social Security and Medicare, which together form a substantial portion of the federal budget, are on track to face insolvency within 12 years. Responsible reforms would protect these programs for future generations. Both political parties must find common ground and commit to a long-term strategy that includes prudent spending cuts and targeted investments to strengthen the economy. Solving our debt crisis will require tough choices and a willingness to look beyond the next election cycle to do what’s right for our country. The next Congress and President-elect Trump must take meaningful steps to address our national debt. Republicans have an opportunity to seek out those Democrats who also realize the danger of habitually kicking the problem past the next election – a practice that must end. Coloradans can lead in finding solutions. In the House, six of Colorado’s eight returning or incoming Representatives are parents of young children upon whom Congress has piled trillions in debt. That should motivate them to seek common ground on this growing threat to our future. Curtailing the debt is like planting a tree. The best time to do it was ten years ago. The next-best time is now. Mark Hillman served as Senate Majority Leader and State Treasurer.Who are the favorites to win Golden Globes? | Streamed & Screened podcast
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Chase Strangio stood before the Supreme Court on a cold December morning, the weight of history pressing against his shoulders. As the first openly transgender attorney to argue before the nation’s highest court, he carried not just legal briefs but the echoes of protests past – from the Stonewall uprising to the Compton Cafeteria riots, trans people have created a legacy of fighting for justice. Outside, hundreds of protesters pressed against police barricades, their chants rising above the marble columns. The demonstration was organized by Gender Liberation Movement (GLM) , a national collective that builds direct action, media, and policy interventions focused on bodily autonomy and self-determination in response to gender-based threats. “They want trans people to no longer exist,” said Eliel Cruz, co-founder of GLM. “And young people are the way to begin that kind of larger project.” The grassroots group has emerged as a significant force in coordinating nationwide protests against gender-based restrictions, combining street demonstrations with policy advocacy. As the Supreme Court heard arguments inside, GLM activists led chants demanding protection for transgender healthcare rights. The next day, 15 activists were arrested in a Capitol bathroom protest against new restrictions proposed by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) – restrictions targeting even Congress’s first openly transgender member, Sarah McBride (D-Del.) . Among those detained were Raquel Willis, a Black transgender activist known for leading the historic Brooklyn Liberation March and her rallying cry “I believe in Black trans power,” and Chelsea Manning, the former Army intelligence analyst who served seven years in prison for leaking classified documents about civilian casualties in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. House Speaker Mike Johnson defended the bathroom restrictions in a statement, saying single-sex facilities in the Capitol are “reserved for individuals of that biological sex.” Supporters of similar state-level restrictions argue they protect women’s privacy rights. “Women deserve women-only spaces,” Johnson said to The Tennessean , echoing sentiments from conservative lawmakers who have introduced similar measures in state legislatures. The parallels to history are not lost on today’s movement leaders. As Republican-led states advance hundreds of bills restricting transgender rights and healthcare, activists move in lockstep with pioneers like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. But this time, the battleground isn’t just the city streets, but also the marble corridors of power, and the weapons are legal briefs instead of bricks. LGBTQ+ activists have emerged as a cornerstone for civil rights movements in the United States. “We are part of every community considered from the point of view of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, and class,” said Chris Sanders, executive director at the Tennessee Equality Project (TNEP.) “So we are affected by all forms of discrimination.” Sanders highlighted historic figures like Pauli Murray , civil rights activist, lawyer, and co-founder of the National Organization for Women, who they say used both she/her and they/them pronouns ; Audre Lorde, a pioneer in Black feminism; and Bayard Rustin, a core architect of the historic March on Washington, who adapted civil disobedience tactics from organizers in India, which established an iconic strategy of the Civil Rights Era. The list goes on. Larry Kramer, a Jewish American and founder of ACT UP during the HIV/AIDS pandemic , influenced healthcare policymakers including Anthony Fauci , who referenced Kramer during COVID-19. Trans figures fought in several instances to protect the First Amendment right of peaceful assembly and the constitutional rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Such examples include Tamara Ching, a trans Asian American woman at the Compton Cafeteria uprising, and Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera at Stonewall, all three women mobilizing against police brutality. Meanwhile, Harry Weider , a hard of hearing child of Holocaust survivors with dwarfism, joined ACT UP and advocated for public housing. Kiyoshi Kuromiya, an openly gay Japanese American and survivor of World War II internment, marched with Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Selma and served as his personal assistant . When King was assassinated, Kuromiya looked after King’s children . In 1970, Kuromiya served as the only openly gay panelist at the Black Panther Convention , representing the Gay Liberation Front Philadelphia chapter; that same year, Black Panther co-founder Huey P. Newton endorsed LGBTQ+ and women’s liberation movements . “The visibility and success of LGBTQ+ rights movements have sparked broader conversations about intersectionality, encouraging other marginalized groups to advocate for their rights,” said Manuel Hernández, who uses pronouns li/naya and he/they. Hernández serves as the executive director of ALMA Chicago , which since the AIDS epidemic has advocated for the fair treatment and equality of the Latinx LGBTQ+ community. “This ripple effect has made the fight for equality more comprehensive and interconnected.” Despite broader LGBTQ+ gains, trans people find themselves excluded while being drastically impacted by modern political debates. While the recent election cycle ushered in the historic election of openly trans Sarah McBride to Congress , less than 1% of U.S. elected officials identify publicly as LGBTQ+. Since 2017, t he Victory Institute tracked a 6% decrease in elections of trans people amid increases in elections of other LGBTQ+ candidates. Representation in office continues to be dominated by cis white gay men. This underrepresentation leaves transgender people vulnerable to discrimination and political exploitation from both parties, advocates say. Blossom C. Brown, an Afro-Native trans activist based in Los Angeles, with appearances on the trans rights podcast Transparency and in viral content at Jubiliee’s Middle Ground debates, said, “We are the easiest community to be used for political points by politicians, including some Democrats.” In 2015, Jennicet Gutierrez, co-founder of trans Latine advocacy group Familia TQLM , confronted then President Barack Obama during a White House Pride Month reception about gender-based violence against trans women in ICE detention centers . Security removed her from the event, and media outlets described her actions as heckling. During her 2024 presidential run, Vice President Kamala Harris received endorsements from several major LGBTQ+ organizations, including the Human Rights Campaign and the National LGBTQ Task Force . However, trans speakers were excluded from the 2024 Democratic National Convention. In 2018, then president Donald Trump referred to migrant caravans arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border as “hardened criminals.” Some of the earliest known caravans consisted primarily of transgender migrates, displaced by internal conflicts including U.S.-backed coups across Latin America and targeted by police due to gender identity, self-expression, and sexual orientation. In August 2017, the Transgender Law Center recorded the first known official migrant Rainbow Caravan , 11 of whom were trans and the rest LGB . The following year, several LGBTQ+ couples married at the border with Mexico before crossing over. Cruz also warned of parallel and potentially deadly consequences similar to the struggle for abortion rights. “We are going to have thousands and thousands of families and trans young people unable to access that care,” he said. “We’ll need to find either ways to get it illegally in their state, or they might have to flee.” Transgender people have begun leaving the United States. They have fled to New Zealand , France , the Netherlands, and other countries where immigration policies welcome trans asylum seekers. According to a 2023 report from Data for Progress , 41% of trans adults and 43% of trans people aged 18-24 have considered moving. Eight percent of trans adults, including those aged 18-24, have already left, alongside 9% of LGBTQ+ adults 65 or older. “The SCOTUS ruling will have a much more impact on the trans community than it will the LGBTQ community as a whole,” said Brown. “We must wake that up in this movement.” As the protests at the Supreme Court over healthcare for trans youth remain at the forefront of the debate, gender-affirming care also applies to cisgenderpeople. A Hastings Center report found that cisgender make up the majority of those seeking gender-affirming care . “These issues have systematically contributed to our detriment,” said Brown. “[S]ystemic oppression...tries to keep us as the ‘outsider.’ But truth is we are far from it!” In November 2024, TNEP and other groups successfully fought off a second conservative proposal in Tennessee’s Knox County campaign to “ protect child innocence ” by cutting funding to programs deemed sexually explicit. Opponents called it “ undefined,” while the four-page document defined prohibited content as “harmful to minors,” “matter,” “nudity,” “obscene,” “prurient interest,” and “sexual conduct.” Several nonprofits argued that such a vague resolution threatened services, such as programs that respond to and protect children from abuse . Critics called it a thinly disguised anti-drag initiative, which could have had drastic repercussions on the entire state. Thirty-five state constitutions still ban marriage equality . While federal courts overruled these bans in the Supreme Court’s Obergefell v. Hodges ruling in 2015, some legal experts worry the current court could overturn that decision as it did with abortion. Other SCOTUS rulings have undone LGBTQ+ efforts regarding universal human rights, including work and healthcare discrimination. In 2023, the Supreme Court sided with Lorie Smith, a wedding website designer, declaring that she could deny a gay couple services. However, the case centered on a straight man married to a woman who claimed that he never submitted a request . This ruling now means that anyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender, can be denied services. In July this year, the Biden administration was unable to enforce new rules affirming healthcare for trans U.S. citizens. The SCOTUS overturning of the 1984 Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council ruling weakened federal enforcement of regulations and reduced the political authority of the Environmental Protection Agency, creating an unforeseen connection between trans rights and climate justice. In 2017, the same year as the Rainbow Caravan, the Trump administration ordered the end of the DACA program , which SCOTUS reversed in 2020 . Trump’s vows of mass deportation , partially which incorporated his twisting of the trans struggle to fit his agenda, could threaten the livelihood of many people essential to the U.S. economy, like the agriculture sector, which employs a 73% migrant workforce . As a common practice, activists center the needs of the most marginalized to create universal solutions. Cruz said that by addressing the needs of Black trans women, including disabled Black trans undocumented women with English as a second language, the rights and needs of all will be served. “This is true for all Americans,” he said. “It’s not some special thing that only Black trans people or queer trans people need.” Amid 574 anti-LGBTQ bills circulating across state legislatures and the resulting mental health crisis for trans youth, organizers plan to follow the trans legacy of activism and continue to pressure the Supreme Court to side with them through direct action. “We will never give up on our trans youth,” said Brown. “I have hope and faith that the LGBTQ community will respond with even more powerful mechanisms of change.” Sanders encouraged activists to show up for TNEP’s Zoom phone banks and “Day on the Hill” action to campaign for LGBTQ+ rights, which they will announce later. In Chicago, Hernández indicated that ALMA will mobilize through educating the wider community about transgender issues and collaborating with legal organizations like Equality Illinois . ALMA currently offers empowerment and economic mobility through programs like its Latinx LGBTQ+ Advocacy Leadership Institute. “Where possible, we’ll also explore ways to offer financial support to trans youth and families navigating new legal or medical challenges,” said Hernández. In New York City, Cruz called for increased volunteer and financial support of the Transgender Law Center and other trans-led legal efforts nationwide. “We’ve made America a better place by pushing for inclusivity,” said Brown. “Unfortunately there are groups who are threatened by this. Not our problem! We will continue the fight.” Rohan Zhou-Lee (They/Siya/祂(Tā)/Elle) is a queer/nonbinary Black Asian dancer, writer, and organizer. A 2023 Open City Fellow at the Asian American Writers’ Workshop, they have written for Newsweek, Prism Reports, NextShark, and more . Siya is also the founder of the award-winning Blasian March , a Black-Asian-Blasian grassroots solidarity organization, and for their work has been featured on CNN , NBC Chicago , USA Today , WNYC , and more . Zhou-Lee has spoken on organizing, human rights , and other subjects at New York University, The University of Tokyo, the 2022 Unite and Enough Festivals in Zürich, Switzerland, Harvard University, and more. www.diaryofafirebird.com
Ashley Young could find himself playing against son Tyler Young in the FA Cup after Everton's draw. The Toffees will host Peterborough in the third round which could be a family affair. The League One side will head to Goodison Park after successful negotiating the first and second rounds. Everton will be firm favourites with Ashley eyeing a match up with his son. Tyler, who is 18, is 21 years his father's junior and has just begun his career at London Road. Ashley, despite nearing his 40th birthday, has started 11 times for the Toffees in the Premier League and is buzzing about the prospect of an all-Young affair. He tweeted: "WOW.......... Dreams Might Come True. #FaCup #GoosebumpsMoment #YoungVsYoung". Ashley already boasts an FA Cup win over his CV, which came during his Manchester United days. With the Red Devils he was also a Premier League winner but is playing out the final days of his career on Merseyside, eyeing more FA Cup success with the Toffees. The winger, who has 39 caps for England, has been keeping a watchful eye on his son's career whilst playing. Tyler made an impressive impact during his debut in the club's 2-0 EFL Trophy victory over Stevenage at the Weston Homes Stadium just weeks ago. He came on for the final 30 minutes and caught the eye with a composed and energetic performance. Tyler's route to Peterborough began over the summer after a brief trial at the club, which came after he was released from Arsenal's academy, where he had spent the majority of his youth career. After Tyler appeared for the League One outfit his father took to social media and said: "Proud doesn’t even begin to explain this moment for you. Congrats on your debut Son and hopefully many many more to come." Everton have largely avoided any cup giant killings in recent years. Millwall were the last lower league outfit to beat the Toffees, doing so back in 2019. Peterborough meanwhile have made it beyond the third round of the FA Cup five times in the last two decades. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Sky has slashed the price of its Sky Sports, Sky Stream, Sky TV and Netflix bundle in an unbeatable new deal that saves £240 and includes 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack Awards season has arrived in the form of the Golden Globes nominations. The awards, which honor both movies and television programs, is often viewed as a preview of the upcoming Oscars. In this week's episode, co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz go over the list, focusing largely on the movies, which tend to shine brightest at the ceremony. But they also take time to review a few of the TV shows, including the great, but rarely funny "The Bear," which is again in the comedy or musical category. We also have an interview with "Nickel Boys" director RaMell Ross, who spoke with Miller prior to the film receiving a nomination for best drama. Miller also talked with Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, who starred in the film. Complete list of Golden Globe nominations Movies Best motion picture, comedy or musical “Wicked”; “Anora”; “Emilia Perez”; “Challengers”; “A Real Pain”; “The Substance” Best motion picture, drama “The Brutalist”; “A Complete Unknown,”; “Conclave”; “Dune: Part Two”; “Nickel Boys;” “September 5” Best performance by a male actor in a motion picture, musical or comedy Jesse Eisenberg, “A Real Pain”; Hugh Grant, “Heretic”; Gabriel LaBelle, “Saturday Night; Jesse Plemons, “Kinds of Kindness”’ Glen Powell, “Hitman”; Sebastian Stan, “A Different Man” Best performance by a female actor in a motion picture, musical or comedy Amy Adams, “Nightbitch”; Cynthia Erivo, “Wicked”; Karla Sofia Gascón, “Emilia Pérez”; Mikey Madison “Anora”; Demi Moore, “The Substance”; Zendaya, “Challengers” Best performance by a female male actor in a motion picture, drama Pamela Anderson, “The Last Showgirl′′; Angelina Jolie, ”Maria”; Nicole Kidman, “Babygirl”; Tilda Swinton, “The Room Next Door”; Fernanda Torres, “I’m Still Here”; Kate Winslet, “Lee” Best performance by a male actor in a motion picture, drama Adrien Brody, “The Brutalist”; Timothée Chalamet, “A Complete Unknown’; Colman Domingo, “Sing Sing”; Ralph Fiennes, “Conclave”; Sebastian Stan, “The Apprentice’’ Cinematic and box office achievement “Alien: Romulus”; Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”; Deadpool & Wolverine”; “Gladiator II”; “Inside Out 2”; “Twisters”; “Wicked”; “The Wild Robot” Best motion picture, non-English “All We Imagine As Light′′; ”Emilia Pérez”; “The Girl With the Needle”; “I’m Still Here”; “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”; “Vermiglio” Best animated film “Flow”; “Inside Out 2”; “Memoir of a Snail”; “Moana 2”; “Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl”; “The Wild Robot” Best performance by a female actor in a supporting role in any motion picture Selena Gomez, ”Emilia Pérez”; Ariana Grande, “Wicked”; Felicity Jones, “The Brutalist”; Margaret Qualley, “The Substance”; Isabella Rossellini, “Conclave”; Zoe Saldaña, ”Emilia Pérez” Best performance by a male actor in a supporting role in any motion picture Yura Borisov, “Anora”; Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain”; Edward Norton, “A Complete Unknown”; Guy Pearce, “The Brutalist”; Jeremy Strong, ”The Apprentice”; Denzel Washington, “Gladiator II” Best director Jacques Audiard, “Emilia Pérez”; Sean Baker, ”Anora”; Edward Berger, “Conclave”; Brady Corbet, “The Brutalist”; Coralie Fargeat, “The Substance”; Payal Kapadia, “All We Imagine As Light” Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack Best screenplay Jacques Audiard, “Emilia Pérez”; Sean Baker, ”Anora”; Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold, “The Brutalist”; Jesse Eisenberg, “A Real Pain”; Coralie Fargeat, “The Substance”; Peter Straughan, “Conclave” Best original score Volker Bertelmann, “Conclave”; Daniel Blumberg, “The Brutalist”; Kris Bowers, “The Wild Robot”; Clement Ducol, Camille “Emilia Pérez”; Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, “Challengers”; Hans Zimmer, “Dune: Part Two” Best original song “Beautiful That Way” from “The Last Showgirl” (music/lyrics by Andrew Wyatt, Miley Cyrus, Lykke Zachrisson); “Compress/Repress” from “Challengers’ (music/lyrics by Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Luca Guadagnino; “El Mal” from EL MAL” from “Emilia Pérez” (music/lyrics by Clément Ducol, Camille, Jacques Audiard; “Forbidden Road” from ”Better Man′′ (music/lyrics by Robbie Williams, Freddy Wexler, Sacha Skarbek); “Kiss the Sky” from “The Wild Robot′′ (music/lyrics by Delacey, Jordan K. Johnson, Stefan Johnson, Maren Morris, Michael Pollack, Ali Tamposi); ”Mi Camino′′ from “Emilia Pérez” (music/lyrics by Clément Ducol, Camille) Television Best television drama “Shogun”; “The Diplomat”; “Slow Horses”; “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”; “The Day of the Jackal”; “Squid Game” Best television series, comedy or musical “Abbott Elementary”; “The Bear; “Hacks”; “Nobody Wants This”; “Only Murders in the Building”; “The Gentlemen” Best performance by a male actor in a television series, drama Donald Glover, “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”; Jake Gyllenhaal, “Presumed Innocent”; Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses”; Eddie Redmayne, “The Day of the Jackal”; Hiroyuki Sanada, “Shogun”; Billy Bob Thornton, “Landman” Best performance by a female actor in a television series-drama Kathy Bates, “Matlock”; Emma D’Arcy, “House of the Dragon”; Maya Erskine, “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”; Keira Knightley, “Black Doves”; Keri Russell, “The Diplomat”; Anna Sawai, “Shogun” Best performance by a female actor in a television series-musical or comedy Kristen Bell, “Nobody Wants This”; Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary”; Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear”; Selena Gomez, “Only Murders in the Building”; Kathryn Hahn, “Agatha All Along”; Jean Smart, “Hacks” Best performance by a male actor in a television series-musical or comedy Adam Brody, “Nobody Wants This”; Ted Danson, “A Man on the Inside”; Steve Martin, “Only Murders in the Building”; Jason Segel, “Shrinking”; Martin Short, “Only Murders in the Building”; Jeremy All White, “The Bear” Best television limited series, anthology series or motion picture made for television “Baby Reindeer”; Disclaimer"; “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”; “The Penguin”; “Ripley”; “True Detective: Night Country” Best performance by a female actor in a limited series, anthology series or a motion picture made for television Cate Blanchett, “Disclaimer''; Jodie Foster, ”True Detective: Night Country"; Cristin Milioti, “The Penguin''; Sofia Vergara, ”Griselda"; Naomi Watts, “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans”; Kate Winslet, “The Regime” Best performance by a male actor in a limited series, anthology series or a motion picture made for television Colin Farrell, “The Penguin”; Richard Gadd, “Baby Reindeer”; Kevin Kline, “Disclaimer”; Cooper Koch, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”; Ewan McGregor, “A Gentleman in Moscow”; Andrew Scott, “Ripley” Best performance by a female actor in a supporting role on television Liza Colón-Zayas, “The Bear”; Hannah Einbinder, “Hacks”; Dakota Fanning, “Ripley”; Jessica Gunning, “Baby Reindeer”; Allison Janney, “The Diplomat”; Kali Reis, “True Detective: Night Country” Best performance by a male actor in a supporting role on television Tadanobu Asano, “Shogun''; Javier Bardem, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”; Harrison Ford, “Shrinking”; Jack Lowden “Slow Horses”; Diego Luna, “La Maquina”; Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “The Bear” Best performance in stand-up comedy on television Jamie Foxx, “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was”; Nikki Glaser, “Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die”; Seth Meyers, “Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking”; Adam Sandler, "Adam Sandler: Love You"; Ali Wong, “Ali Wong: Single Lady”; Ramy Youssef, “Ramy Youssef: More Feelings” —List compiled by The Associated PressLeicester could be snubbed by Graham Potter for a THIRD time as they begin search to replace sacked Steve Cooper, with two former Man United managers on their radar Steve Cooper was sacked on Sunday after managing just 15 games for Leicester Three managers have been earmarked to succeed the Welshman at the helm Liverpool correspondent LEWIS STEELE tells all on bombshell chat with Mo Salah - LISTEN NOW to It's All Kicking Off! New episodes every Monday and Thursday By TOM COLLOMOSSE and SAMI MOKBEL Published: 23:08, 25 November 2024 | Updated: 23:13, 25 November 2024 e-mail View comments Leicester have begun sounding out potential replacements for Steve Cooper with the club still hopeful they will have his successor in charge for Saturday’s match at Brentford . The Foxes are expected to make progress in their search on Tuesday, with the players due to resume training after 48 hours off. Coach Ben Dawson was due to lead the session as director of football Jon Rudkin attempts to appoint a permanent boss. David Moyes is thought to be among the names Leicester were keen to sound out, although it is unclear whether the former Everton and West Ham boss would want the job, given he would surely be a contender to return to Goodison Park if Sean Dyche fails to improve results. Mail Sport understands Leicester put out feelers to Graham Potter on Sunday night though yet again, Potter is thought to have been unconvinced. Potter was approached by Leicester after they sacked Brendan Rodgers 18 months ago, and after Enzo Maresca left for Chelsea at the end of last season. Steve Cooper was sacked after a 2-1 loss to Chelsea, amid a run of four games without a win David Moyes left West Ham in May after declining to enter negotiations over a new contract Graham Potter has not managed a club since April 2023, when he was sacked by Chelsea Ruud van Nistelrooy has been a manager since 2021 and has permanently managed two clubs Potter was reluctant to commit himself on both occasions and the signs are that he may swerve it a third time. That would leave former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, who put himself forward for the job last summer. Van Nistelrooy impressed during his brief period in charge of United, between the sacking of Erik ten Hag and the appointment of Ruben Amorim. But it would be a gamble to appoint a coach who has such little Premier League experience. Leicester Ruud van Nistelrooy Graham Potter Share or comment on this article: Leicester could be snubbed by Graham Potter for a THIRD time as they begin search to replace sacked Steve Cooper, with two former Man United managers on their radar e-mail Add comment
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save NORTH WILDWOOD — A settlement proposal could resolve a complicated tangle of disputes between the city and the state Department of Environmental Protection and spell the end of the Lou Booth Amphitheater on Second Avenue. The tiny outdoor theater, the site of summer concerts and church services, would be removed and the spot made to match the dunes that surround it, under the proposed agreement. It also could cost the city $1.7 million. City Council members expect to vote on the agreement in December. “It’s essentially ready to go,” said Mayor Patrick Rosenello, who supports the wide-reaching settlement. In an interview Monday, he said the deal would resolve a multimillion-dollar series of fines levied by the DEP against North Wildwood, and a $20 million lawsuit filed by the city against the state. 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Iconic Avalon properties on the market for $7.4 million South Jersey first grader assaulted by teacher during bus trip, lawsuit alleges South Jersey student talks about her yearlong suspension as others adjust to school elsewhere: 'It was a hard lesson' The areas that the settlement proposal does not specifically resolve, he said, it lays out a pathway toward progress. Rosenello said the agreement could make his city much safer for future storms. “It creates a clearer path to generational shore protection,” Rosenello said. “At the end of the day, that really is the top priority for the city and, I think, for the governor.” Gov. Phil Murphy was in North Wildwood in late spring and helped push through an emergency beach replenishment, funded through the Department of Transportation’s division of Maritime Resources rather than the DEP as is more typical for beach projects. North Wildwood has allowed cabanas and tents back on the beach after a ban was enacted earlier this year to conserve space on the beach during an emergency replenishment project. According to Rosenello, Murphy pushed hard at that time to resolve the ongoing dispute between the DEP and the city, but it took months to reach the current settlement agreement in a series of disputes that had appeared to be worsening each year. Rosenello described the multiple issues between the state and city, and over future beach projects, as a “many-headed beast,” but said he believes all parties want to ensure shore protection. Murphy is a Democrat. Rosenello is a Republican, in a town that has long had a Republican-majority government. A spokesperson for the DEP declined to comment, indicating there would likely be no comment until the proposal is approved. That was set to happen at a November meeting, but the vote was delayed. Rosenello expects it to pass next month without an issue. The resolution as posted to the city’s website cites the significant erosion of North Wildwood’s beaches over the past two decades, when the city went from having one of the healthiest beaches to one of the most endangered. Before the state project this year, the city was looking at a series of new rules to manage a dwindling beach. In some sections of the community, there was no beach at all during high tides, with water up to the seawall. Much of the dispute between North Wildwood and the DEP related to those beaches, and the lengths North Wildwood went to protect them. For years, the city would truck sand in from farther south on the island it shares with Wildwood and Wildwood Crest, until the beaches eroded to the point that the trucks could no longer pass. In some instances, the DEP alleged, seawalls were installed and other measures taken without needed state authorizations. Rosenello had consistently responded that he has a responsibility to protect residents and visitors and their property, including holding back storm surges. In North Wildwood, officials say they got everything they wanted from an emergency state project to rebuild badly eroded beaches before the July 4 holiday. Mayor Pat Rosenello said the work saved summer. In October 2022, the DEP sought an injunction in court to keep the city from any further work on shore protection. Help was on the horizon, in the form of an island-wide federal beach project similar to the dredging work that has taken place in other shore towns. But that horizon kept receding, with the project on the drawing board for a decade as the needed easements and permits were secured. Now, Rosenello hopes that work could take place in 2025, potentially solving his town’s erosion woes in the long term. It is primarily a federal project, but the settlement calls for $1 million contributed by the city, to join a state and federal share. Rosenello said the estimated total cost is close to $25 million just for the North Wildwood portion. The city also will have to contribute $700,000 to a state fund related to water pollution as part of the settlement, he said. Rosenello believes the city will get more than it gives, with an expected $7 million state grant and $10 million in federal money joining about $2 million in city funds to complete a seawall in compliance with state standards. Rosenello also celebrated a separate development: the approval to use sand from the shoals in Hereford Inlet for beach replenishment, which he believes will greatly simplify the replenishment process in the federal project. As the settlement has been discussed in the communities of the Wildwoods, many residents have focused on plans for the amphitheater, named for a well-known and well-loved figure in the community. Many commenters on social media blasted what they see as overreach by the state government and cited happy memories of events at the small theater. Rosenello said city officials are looking for other options to host the events that took place at the amphitheater, but so far nowhere is a perfect fit. But he added the amphitheater is in “very, very poor condition” and that there were significant challenges to repairing it, primarily with its location. Sand has started flowing onto the beaches of North Wildwood with the start this week of a state and city replenishment project aimed at rebuilding some of the most eroded beaches in New Jersey. The work would have required a permit under the state’s Coastal Area Facilities Review Act, and the site is within the setbacks for both dunes and wetlands. He added the city has not been able to find documentation of permits from when the theater was first constructed decades ago. “It was becoming very, very difficult, almost to the point of it not making sense anymore,” Rosenello said. While at times the rhetoric between the city and the DEP appeared heated, Rosenello believes the settlement will allow all parties to work together going forward. “I don’t have any hard feelings. I don’t think it’s personal on any level,” he said. “I think it was some very different perspectives on many issues." Rosenello Contact Bill Barlow: 609-272-7290 bbarlow@pressofac.com Twitter @jerseynews_bill Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. 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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California quarterback Miller Moss is entering the transfer portal after losing the Trojans' starting job last month. Moss made his announcement on social media Monday. Moss started the Trojans ' bowl victory last season and their first nine games this season before coach Lincoln Riley replaced him with Jayden Maiava in early November. “Being a USC Trojan was a lifelong dream of mine,” Moss wrote. “Putting on the cardinal and gold and competing on behalf of my teammates and school is something I will forever take pride in. I poured everything I have into this — body, heart, mind and soul — and am humbled by and proud of what my teammates and I accomplished.” Moss, who was born in Los Angeles and went to high school in the San Fernando Valley, signed with USC before Riley arrived at the school. Moss also stayed with the Trojans after Caleb Williams transferred from Oklahoma to rejoin Riley, and he served as Williams’ backup for two seasons before getting his chance to play with six touchdown passes in last year's Holiday Bowl. Moss completed 64.4% of his passes this season for 2,555 yards with 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions. After a spectacular 378-yard performance to beat LSU in the Trojans' season opener, Moss didn't play poorly as a starter, but he also wasn't a difference-maker while USC stumbled to a 4-5 record. Moss threw seven interceptions in his final five starts before losing the job to Maiava. The Trojans went 1-4 in that stretch under Moss, who plays as a more traditional pocket passer while Maiava has the mobility usually favored for quarterbacks in Riley's spread offense. “Looking towards the future, I'm unwaveringly committed to becoming an even better quarterback and leader, and to achieving this at the next level,” Moss wrote. Moss has already graduated from USC, putting him in the portal as a graduate student. USC (6-6) is headed to a lower-tier bowl game again to finish this season, its third under Riley. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballActor Nayanthara, has, for the first time, opened up about her controversy with actor Dhanush. In an interview with THR, Nayanthara revealed that she was left with no other option but to go public with her problems, because Dhanush refused to answer her calls. Nayanthara opens up about her issues with Dhanush Speaking about the issue, Nayanthara said, “There were number of calls that Vignesh had made to (Dhanush’s) manager, we reached out to a lot friends, who are friends with him. But none of that worked. Then it came to a point that we did not want to use the clips. Both of us thought that it’s okay for him to not give the NOC because it’s his rights. It’s his film. He has all the rights to say use these clips or don’t use these clips. We went past that whole thing. We just wanted to use four lines that Vignesh had wrote in the film. That was very personal to us. So that’s the only thing we wanted in the documentary. For which we really, really tried. Those four lines would sum up our life and our love. That’s why it was so important for us to have those four lines and that’s what we were trying to get." She further said, “I am not someone who usually likes to call someone or disturb them to ask them for a help or any kind of obligation. But I thought it is very important for the documentary we were doing and I genuinely thought he would be the first person to say okay to it because he’s been a friend. It’s not that we were born enemies, we’ve always been really, really good friends. I don’t know where and how it all changed over the past 10 years. I don’t want to get into that, he might have his own reasons, I might have my own reasons, but I got to that point where I actually spoke to the manager, which I usually don’t." “I just wanted to have a conversation with him to understand what is the problem, why are you so angry with us, or are you really angry with us, or is it something that people around you are creating or if there is any sort of misunderstanding, can we clear it? We don’t have to be the best of friends but can we clear it out so that when we see each other somewhere someday, we can greet each other. This is what I exactly wanted and I really tried," the actress said. For the unversed, last month, Nayanthara shared a shocking open letter to call out Dhanush for suing her and her team for using BTS footage from Naanum Rowdy Dhaan. The film was produced by Dhanush. He issued a notice seeking damages of Rs 10 crore from Nayanthara and her documentary, Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairytale. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Tamil, Entertainment News and around the world.Clemson adds top 50 QB to '25 recruiting class