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NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers formally asked a judge Monday to throw out his hush money criminal conviction , arguing continuing the case would present unconstitutional “disruptions to the institution of the Presidency.“ In a filing made public Tuesday, Trump’s lawyers told Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan that dismissal is warranted because of the “overwhelming national mandate granted to him by the American people on November 5, 2024.” They also cited President Joe Biden’s recent pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, who had been convicted of tax and gun charges . “President Biden asserted that his son was ‘selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted,’ and ‘treated differently,’" Trump’s legal team wrote. The Manhattan district attorney, they claimed, had engaged in the type of political theater "that President Biden condemned.” Prosecutors will have until Dec. 9 to respond. They have said they will fight any efforts to dismiss the case but have indicated a willingness to delay the sentencing until after Trump’s second term ends in 2029. In their filing Monday, Trump's attorneys dismissed the idea of holding off sentencing until Trump is out of office as a “ridiculous suggestion.” Following Trump’s election victory last month, Merchan halted proceedings and indefinitely postponed his sentencing, previously scheduled for late November, to allow the defense and prosecution to weigh in on the future of the case. He also delayed a decision on Trump’s prior bid to dismiss the case on immunity grounds. Trump has been fighting for months to reverse his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels to suppress her claim that they had sex a decade earlier. He says they did not and denies any wrongdoing. Taking a swipe at Bragg and New York City, as Trump often did throughout the trial, the filing argues that dismissal would also benefit the public by giving him and “the numerous prosecutors assigned to this case a renewed opportunity to put an end to deteriorating conditions in the City and to protect its residents from violent crime.” Clearing Trump, the lawyers added, would also allow him to “to devote all of his energy to protecting the Nation.” The defense filing was signed by Trump lawyers Todd Blanche and Emil Bove, who represented Trump during the trial and have since been selected by the president-elect to fill senior roles at the Justice Department. A dismissal would erase Trump’s historic conviction, sparing him the cloud of a criminal record and possible prison sentence. Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a crime and the first convicted criminal to be elected to the office. Trump takes office on Jan. 20. Merchan hasn’t set a timetable for a decision. Merchan could also decide to uphold the verdict and proceed to sentencing, delay the case until Trump leaves office, wait until a federal appeals court rules on Trump’s parallel effort to get the case moved out of state court or choose some other option. Prosecutors had cast the payout as part of a Trump-driven effort to keep voters from hearing salacious stories about him. Trump’s then-lawyer Michael Cohen paid Daniels. Trump later reimbursed him, and Trump’s company logged the reimbursements as legal expenses — concealing what they really were, prosecutors alleged. Trump has pledged to appeal the verdict if the case is not dismissed. He and his lawyers said the payments to Cohen were properly categorized as legal expenses for legal work. A month after the verdict, the Supreme Court ruled that ex-presidents can’t be prosecuted for official acts — things they did in the course of running the country — and that prosecutors can’t cite those actions to bolster a case centered on purely personal, unofficial conduct. Trump’s lawyers cited the ruling to argue that the hush money jury got some improper evidence, such as Trump’s presidential financial disclosure form, testimony from some White House aides and social media posts made during his first term. Prosecutors disagreed and said the evidence in question was only “a sliver” of their case. If the verdict stands and the case proceeds to sentencing, Trump’s punishments would range from a fine to probation to up to four years in prison — but it’s unlikely he’d spend any time behind bars for a first-time conviction involving charges in the lowest tier of felonies. Because it is a state case, Trump would not be able to pardon himself once he returns to office. Presidential pardons apply only to federal crimes. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Four members of Congress unveiled a bipartisan bill Friday that would spark changes at the U.S. Center for SafeSport, placing a time limit on resolving cases that can sometimes take years and improving communication between the center and abuse survivors. The Safer Sports for Athletes Act looks to address some of the bigger concerns that have opened the center to criticism since it was established in 2017 to handle sex-abuse cases in Olympic sports and their grassroots cousins. The bill has potential for a fivefold increase of an existing grant to the center, bringing it to $10 million a year. But even if the full amount were approved, it wouldn't solve all of the problems. As before, that grant can only be used for training and education , not investigations and enforcement, which are the focus of complaints about the center , and also of the reforms the lawmakers are seeking. “We’re hoping the combination of appropriations for other activities will free up money for investigations, as well as the streamlining,” said one of the bill's sponsors, Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina. The center estimates the reforms in the bill could cost more than $4.5 million. It currently operates on a budget of around $21 million a year, most of which comes from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and its sports affiliates, known as national governing bodies, or NGBs. “It's really unclear, and I don't think that some parts of the bill jibe with other parts of the bill," SafeSport CEO Ju'Riese Colon said. "We're going to need some more conversation to suss out some of this stuff. Right now, it just doesn't really add up for us.” The center's critics, meanwhile, have long been skeptical about giving more resources to an agency they feel is missing the mark. The bill would also mandate that investigations be concluded within 180 days after a report is made, with possibilities to extend them. Some of the most egregious complaints about the center have come from people who say it has taken years for their cases to be resolved. The center currently receives about 155 reports a week, which comes to more than 8,000 a year. When fully staffed, it has 77 people on its response and resolution team. “Too many other survivors have also been left waiting for years for SafeSport to investigate or have their cases closed without action,” said soccer player Mana Shim, who helped lawmakers draft the bill. Shim's own case, involving sexual harassment and coercion by her coach, took more than two years for the center to resolve and led to investigations and reforms across American soccer. Other reforms include a requirement for the center to provide victim advocates at no cost for those needing them — a move already underway as part of a menu of changes the center announced earlier this year — and to assign case managers who can give timely updates to victims and the accused. “I have questions around, if the center were to hire and staff the advocates, there might be some conflict of interest with us doing this internally," Colon said. The center was also concerned with one provision that would redefine how arbitration works and another that would change the dynamics of information sharing between the center and the USOPC and NGBs. The other bill sponsors were Reps. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio; Don Bacon, R-Nebraska; and Kathy Castor, D-Florida. The lawmakers positioned the bill as one that will help the Denver-based center, while making clear they are not satisfied with the results so far. “We're going to make sure the center has the resources it needs to effectively respond to thousands of reports it handles annually,” Castor said. “It has unfortunately fallen short." Ross conceded this bill will probably get pushed to the next Congress, which convenes Jan. 3, “but we needed to set the stage as soon as possible.” ___ AP Summer Olympics: https://apnews.com/hub/2024-paris-olympic-games Eddie Pells, The Associated Press
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NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers formally asked a judge Monday to throw out his hush money criminal conviction , arguing that continuing the case would present unconstitutional “disruptions to the institution of the Presidency.“ In a filing made public Tuesday, Trump’s lawyers told Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan that anything short of immediate dismissal would undermine the transition of power, as well as the “overwhelming national mandate" granted to Trump by voters last month. They also cited President Joe Biden’s recent pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, who had been convicted of tax and gun charges . “President Biden asserted that his son was ‘selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted,’ and ‘treated differently,’" Trump’s legal team wrote. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, they claimed, had engaged in the type of political theater "that President Biden condemned.” Prosecutors will have until Dec. 9 to respond. They have said they will fight any efforts to dismiss the case but have indicated a willingness to delay the sentencing until after Trump’s second term ends in 2029. In their filing Monday, Trump's attorneys dismissed the idea of holding off sentencing until Trump is out of office as a “ridiculous suggestion.” Following Trump’s election victory last month, Merchan halted proceedings and indefinitely postponed his sentencing, previously scheduled for late November, to allow the defense and prosecution to weigh in on the future of the case. He also delayed a decision on Trump’s prior bid to dismiss the case on immunity grounds. Trump has been fighting for months to reverse his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels to suppress her claim that they had sex a decade earlier. He says they did not and denies any wrongdoing. The defense filing was signed by Trump lawyers Todd Blanche and Emil Bove, who represented Trump during the trial and have since been selected by the president-elect to fill senior roles at the Justice Department. Taking a swipe at Bragg and New York City, as Trump often did throughout the trial, the filing argues that dismissal would also benefit the public by giving him and “the numerous prosecutors assigned to this case a renewed opportunity to put an end to deteriorating conditions in the City and to protect its residents from violent crime.” Clearing Trump, the lawyers added, would also allow him to “to devote all of his energy to protecting the Nation.” Merchan hasn’t yet set a timetable for a decision. He could decide to uphold the verdict and proceed to sentencing, delay the case until Trump leaves office, wait until a federal appeals court rules on Trump’s parallel effort to get the case moved out of state court or choose some other option. An outright dismissal of the New York case would further lift a legal cloud that at one point carried the prospect of derailing Trump’s political future. Last week, special counsel Jack Smith told courts that he was withdrawing both federal cases against Trump — one charging him with hoarding classified documents at his Florida estate, the other with scheming to overturn the 2020 presidential election he lost — citing longstanding Justice Department policy that shields a president from indictment while in office. The hush money case was the only one of Trump’s four criminal indictments to go to trial, resulting in a historic verdict that made him the first former president to be convicted of a crime. Prosecutors had cast the payout as part of a Trump-driven effort to keep voters from hearing salacious stories about him. Trump’s then-lawyer Michael Cohen paid Daniels. Trump later reimbursed him, and Trump’s company logged the reimbursements as legal expenses — concealing what they really were, prosecutors alleged. Trump has said the payments to Cohen were properly categorized as legal expenses for legal work. A month after the verdict, the Supreme Court ruled that ex-presidents can’t be prosecuted for official acts — things they did in the course of running the country — and that prosecutors can’t cite those actions to bolster a case centered on purely personal, unofficial conduct. Trump’s lawyers cited the ruling to argue that the hush money jury got some improper evidence, such as Trump’s presidential financial disclosure form, testimony from some White House aides and social media posts made during his first term. Prosecutors disagreed and said the evidence in question was only “a sliver” of their case. If the verdict stands and the case proceeds to sentencing, Trump’s punishments would range from a fine to probation to up to four years in prison — but it’s unlikely he’d spend any time behind bars for a first-time conviction involving charges in the lowest tier of felonies. Because it is a state case, Trump would not be able to pardon himself once he returns to office.TCN zai yi gyare-gyare a AbujaKEEPING warm in the blisteringly cold weather we've had in the UK is all we're aiming for right now. But having ht heating on full blast this winter is too pricey for most of us with it costing on average £1.68 per hour. 1 One woman has shared a hack to keep the heating off this winter Credit: Getty Thankfully, one Mrs Hinch Fan has shared how she keeps toasty and warm even on the coldest of nights with a savvy buy. Mrs Hinch has a legion of fans on social media thanks to her cleaning videos and they're so dedicated they've set up their own Facebook groups. Taking to the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook group, Anna Hughes shared tips with the group on how she keeps warm throughout the winter. She said: "Just a tip for everyone worried about bills and keeping cold this winter, which is horrible that we even have to think of these things by the way. READ MORE ON HEATING HACKS OFF THE RAIL The Dunelm hack that keeps ‘draughty old houses’ warm this winter NICE & TOASTY Shoppers pick up £5 must-have with feature to stay warm without heating "I’ve used a heated blanket for the last three years, mine is washable and it keeps me warm, it even has a timer on it, although I don’t use it when I sleep." The woman said she had used it for the past three years - meaning she didn't have to turn the heating on to keep warm. Anna added: “I use it a couple of hours before bed and then lay it in my bed whilst I get ready to sleep and it warms it up so well. “According to the blanket manufacturers, it costs around 1p per hour to run which is so cheap and I love it so much. Most read in Fabulous CASH VOW Nurse cancels £30k Scots fairytale wedding after 'rose-tinted glasses come off' MUM'S THE WORD 'Relatable' Coleen Rooney praised for how she deals with sons' misbehaving HEAT UP I tried 6 kinds of Primark PJ's to see which ones are warmest according to science CHOP SHOCK Mum left sobbing as 2-year-old son cuts & SUPERGLUES her hair as she sleeps “Just thought I’d share in case anyone else is looking for a way to keep warm, I don’t use the heating when I get home from work now.” When using a heated blanket it is important to not turn them up too hot as they may overheat when used over long periods of time. Primark shoppers rush to buy Christmas duvet sets that keep you warm at night without heating & people gush it’s the ‘cutest range they’ve ever done’ You should also remember to turn them off and unplug them too when not using them as well as not leaving the timer on when leaving the home. If you want to grab a heated blanket for yourself then you're in luck. B&M has slashed the price of it's electric blanket from £25 down to £15. Costing just 2p per hour to run, this winter warmer is expected to fly off the shelves as Brits look to save some pounds this winter. 5 ways to keep your house warm in winter Property expert Joshua Houston shared his tips. 1. Curtains "Windows are a common place for the outside cold to get into your home, this is because of small gaps that can let in air so always close your curtains as soon as it gets dark," he said. This simple method gives you an extra layer of warmth as it can provide a kind of "insulation" between your window and curtain. 2. Rugs "Your floor is another area of your home where heat can be lost and can make your home feel chilly," he continued. "You might notice on cold days, that your floor is not nice to walk on due to it freezing your feet. "Add rugs to areas that don’t already have a carpet, this provides a layer of insulation between your bare floor and the room above." 3. Check your insulation Check your pipes, loft space, crawlspaces and underneath floorboards. "Loose-fill insulation is very good for this, and is a more affordable type of insulation, with a big bag being able to be picked up for around £30," Joshua explained. 4. Keep your internal doors closed "Household members often gather in one room in the evening, and this is usually either the kitchen or living room," Joshua said. "This means you only have to heat a small area of your home, and closing the doors keeps the heat in and the cold out." 5. Block drafts Don't forget to check cat flaps, chimneys and letterboxes, as they can let in cold air if they aren't secure. One person wrote: "I bought three in the Black Friday sale last year, and I don’t use heating during the day anymore, they’re amazing.” Another commented: "I love my heated blanket, keeps my cats warm too." Read more on the Scottish Sun LOOKING UP I'm a four-time world champ but my eyesight is going so I've made crucial change ISLE SAY Stunning home with panoramic views for sale for just £135k - but there's a catch “I bought mine from Curry’s but have seen them everywhere this year," penned a third. Fabulous will pay for your exclusive stories. Just email: fabulousdigital@the-sun.co.uk and pop EXCLUSIVE in the subject line .
Lautaro Martinez ended a near two-month goal drought as Inter Milan closed to within one point of Serie A leaders Atalanta by sweeping aside Cagliari 3-0. Martinez had gone eight matches since last finding the back of the net against Venezia on November 3 but after Alessandro Bastoni opened the scoring in the 54th minute, the Argentina international struck in Sardinia. The Inter captain took his tally against Cagliari to 10 goals in as many games after 71 minutes before Hakan Calhanoglu capped an excellent night for the visitors from the penalty spot a few moments later. This moment >>> #ForzaInter #CagliariInter pic.twitter.com/aZwbAZvRVI — Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) December 28, 2024 Inter’s fifth-successive league victory led to them temporarily leapfrogging Atalanta, who reclaimed top spot but saw their lead cut to a single point following a 1-1 draw at Lazio. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side were grateful for a point in the end after falling behind to Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s first-half strike, only drawing level with two minutes remaining thanks to Marco Brescianini. Lautaro Valenti’s last-gasp strike condemned rock-bottom Monza to a 10th defeat in 18 matches as Parma edged a 2-1 victory, while Genoa defeated Empoli by the same scoreline.NEW YORK (AP) — Kaapo Kaako scored a power-play goal with 24 seconds left, and the New York Rangers stopped a five-game slide by topping the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Saturday. Artemi Panarin, Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad also scored for the Rangers, who got their first win since a 4-3 victory at Vancouver on Nov. 19. Adam Fox had two assists, and Jonathan Quick made 25 saves. With Montreal’s Kirby Dach serving a four-minute, high-sticking penalty, Kaako got his fourth goal of the season. The Canadiens trailed 3-1 after two periods. But Cole Caufield scored his 14th goal 4:16 into the third and Nick Suzuki tied it at 14:07. Trocheck tipped the puck past Montreal goaltender Sam Montembeault at 19:56 to put New York ahead after Panarin and Montreal’s Mike Matheson scored earlier in the first. Panarin put the Rangers ahead at 9:02, scoring on a 5-on-3 for New York’s first power-play goal since Nov. 12 at home against Winnipeg. Matheson tied it at 11:47. Montembault made 24 saves for Montreal. Canadiens: dropped to 3-7-1 on the road. Rangers: Forwards Chris Kreider and Filip Chytil returned to the lineup. Kreider missed three games with an upper-body injury while Chytil was out for seven after colliding with teammate K’Andre Miller on Nov. 14. Reilly Smith and Jonny Brodzinski were scratched. Seeking an early spark, New York captain Jacob Trouba fought Montreal’s Josh Anderson 1:58 into the contest. It appeared to give the Rangers a collective jolt that was missing in recent games. The Rangers are 11-1-0 when scoring first. It was the 1,700th home win in franchise history. The Canadiens visit the Boston Bruins on Sunday. The Rangers host the New Jersey Devils on Monday. AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/NHL
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As we're swiftly moving towards the new year, it's about time to start considering taking down those Christmas decorations and restoring your home to its usual state. While dismantling them isn't as enjoyable as setting them up, discovering smart ways to store them can make the chore less intimidating. Not only will these practical storage solutions make packing away your decor less stressful, but they'll also make it much easier to unpack them again next year. From specific bauble boxes to reels that prevent your lights from tangling, here are some of the most ingenious storage hacks we've discovered. READ MORE: Charlotte Tilbury launches Boxing Day sale with up to 40% off makeup and skincare favourites READ MORE: Ninja's Boxing Day sale has landed and you can get the £30 travel mug for under £4 SONGMICS Large Christmas Decoration Storage Box, £20.40 Despite being one of the smaller Christmas decorations, baubles and tree ornaments are notoriously difficult to store. To ensure none get damaged between now and next December, this handy storage box is ideal. The box has three layers with 54 individual slots measuring 10.2cm, perfect for keeping them snug and secure. If you have ones that are larger or an awkward shape, each of the dividers are adjustable, so you can modify them to fit around your decorations. Christmas Light Storage Bag, £11.99 Ezy Lights Storage Box, £14.99 (was £19.99) We all know the struggle of storing Christmas lights - they're a nightmare to untangle and keep in working order. But, we've found two brilliant solutions for you. Amazon's Christmas Light Storage Bag is a lifesaver, with slots for three different sets of lights, each with its own reel. Simply wind your lights around the reel, pop it inside the canvas bag and zip it up ready for next year. On the other hand, Lakeland offers the Ezy Lights Storage Box , a more sturdy, stackable option. It comes in a 31 litre clear box and contains four removable spools to wrap your lights around, keeping them separate and neatly stored. Heavy Duty Christmas Tree Storage, £15.98 Storing your Christmas tree can also be a challenge due to its size and awkward shape. That's why this heavy duty canvas storage bag is perfect. It can fit Christmas trees up to nine feet tall and if your tree is smaller, there's extra room for garlands or wreaths. It also has triple reinforced handles and a double zipper, protecting your artificial tree from moisture and dust. Wrap Fabric Storage Bag, £6.49 There's nothing worse than having leftover Christmas wrapping paper that gets ruined before you can use it again next year. That's why we're big fans of this handy storage bag from Amazon, which has room for seven rolls of wrapping paper and separate compartments for tags, bows and ribbons. It means when it comes to wrapping presents next year, everything you need is in one place. Lakeland Vacuum Clothes and Duvet Storage Tote Bag, £22.99 For all your festive fabric items like stockings, tree skirts, cushion covers and bedding, proper storage is key to prevent them from getting mouldy or moth-eaten. These items, which you bring out each year, would benefit from being vacuum packed to keep them clean and safe. Lakeland currently offers these easy-to-use vacuum pack bags that have enough space for a king size duvet and four pillows, giving you plenty of room for your festive fabrics. Not only does the vacuum packing keep them clean and dry, but it also makes them much easier to store in a cupboard or under the bed until next year, reports the Mirror .
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Perry runs for 2 TDs, Louisiana-Lafayette reaches Sun Belt title game after beating UL Monroe 37-23Small caps poised to star in 2025Samsung will be introducing the Galaxy S25 Ultra across the globe in early 2025 and it will be offering a better Corning Gorilla Glass display. The anti-reflective coating that is offered on the S25 Ultra will be even better as compared to S24 Ultra. This will be a great thing when compared to the older model. According to the latest rumour that comes from Ice Universe (on X), the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is likely to be unveiled on January 22. The Corning Gorilla Glass Armor will be of second generation and will be quite powerful. It will also have anti-reflective properties. Even though the leaker did not mention, the screen is expected to offer anti-reflective properties. Overall, the display is expected to offer a durable glass. This feature is quite good and this is exclusive for Samsung’s top smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is likely to get the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. A rumour from China had earlier mentioned that the device will be costlier than its predecessor i.e. Galaxy S24 Ultra. The report mentioned the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra’s bill of materials (BoM) has revealed that the device will be at least $110 more than the S24 Ultra. According to source from Korea, the Galaxy S25 series will have more than 3 devices. The new smartphone in the Galaxy S25 series will include Galaxy S25 Slim smartphone. The other devices that will be offered in the Galaxy S25 series are Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra. Well, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim will not be launched along with the original Galaxy S25 series. The device will be rather launched in the later part of 2025.
Montreal Canadiens (8-11-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Rangers (12-9-1, in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rangers -206, Canadiens +170; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers host the Montreal Canadiens after the Canadiens knocked off the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 in overtime. New York has a 12-9-1 record overall and a 5-4-1 record on its home ice. The Rangers are 5-2-1 in games they score one or more power-play goals. Montreal has a 3-6-1 record on the road and an 8-11-3 record overall. The Canadiens serve 10.6 penalty minutes per game to rank eighth in league play. The teams square off Saturday for the second time this season. The Rangers won the last meeting 7-2. TOP PERFORMERS: Artemi Panarin has 12 goals and 13 assists for the Rangers. Will Cuylle has five goals and five assists over the last 10 games. Cole Caufield has 13 goals and five assists for the Canadiens. Nicholas Suzuki has scored four goals and added three assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Rangers: 4-6-0, averaging 2.6 goals, 4.7 assists, 2.9 penalties and 5.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game. Canadiens: 4-4-2, averaging 2.9 goals, 4.6 assists, 3.9 penalties and 9.4 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game. INJURIES: Rangers: None listed. Canadiens: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar . The Associated PressCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dominic Zvada kicked a 21-yard field goal with 45 seconds left and Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday, likely ending the Buckeyes ' hopes of returning to the Big Ten title game. Late in the game, Kalel Mullings broke away for a 27-yard run, setting up the Wolverines (7-5, 5-4) at Ohio State's 17-yard line with two minutes remaining. The drive stalled at the 3, and Zvada came on for the chip shot. Ohio State (10-2, 7-2, No. 2 CFP) got the ball back but couldn't move it, with Will Howard throwing incomplete on fourth down to seal the Wolverines' fourth straight win over their bitter rival. This loss might have been the toughest of those four for Ohio State because the Wolverines were unranked and were wrapping up a disappointing season. The Buckeyes were supposed to win, but records rarely mean much when these two teams meet. Ohio State needs No. 4 Penn State and No. 10 Indiana to lose later Saturday in order to make it into the Big Ten title game next week. ATHENS, Ga. — Nate Frazier ran for a 2-point conversion in the eighth overtime of a marathon for the ages after No. 6 Georgia pulled off an improbable fourth-quarter comeback, giving the Bulldogs a 44-42 victory over Georgia Tech. After falling behind 17-0 at halftime and being dominated most of the game, the Bulldogs may have locked up a spot in the College Football Playoff — no matter how they fare in next weekend’s Southeastern Conference championship game. Carson Beck threw five touchdown passes, two of them in overtime, in a game the Bulldogs never led until after regulation. Georgia Tech was led by Haynes King, who ran for for three touchdowns and threw for two more. But the Yellow Jackets took their seventh straight loss to the Bulldogs. NASH.VILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nico Iamaleava threw for 257 yards and four touchdowns rallying No. 7 Tennessee from a 14-point deficit within the first five minutes to rout in-state rival Vanderbilt. The Volunteers (10-2, 6-2 Southeastern Conference; No. 8 CFP) needed a big victory to impress the College Football Playoff committee enough to earn a home playoff game in December. They beat Vanderbilt (6-6, 3-5) for a sixth straight season. Better yet, they rebounded from a nightmare start giving up the first 14 points by scoring 29 straight points. They led 24-17 at halftime on Iamaleava's first three TD passes. Junior Sherrill returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown for Vanderbilt to stun a mostly orange crowd. Dylan Sampson fumbled on the Vols' second play from scrimmage, and Sedrick Alexanader's 4-yard TD run on a 26-yard drive put Vandy up 14-0 quickly. WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Bryson Daily tied the American Athletic Conference record for single-season touchdowns and threw for a season-high 190 yards and a score to lift No. 25 Army to a 29-24 win over UTSA. Army (10-1) finished the regular season 8-0 in the AAC and earned the right to host the championship game on Friday. Army finished its regular-season home schedule with a perfect 6-0 record. UTSA fell to 0-6 away from the Alamodome. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
LOCOL Thailand (CEO Hathaitanit Tongthong) announced its participation in “COMEUP Stars 2024,” part of the global startup festival COMEUP 2024. COMEUP Stars 2024 will feature 50 innovative startups in a competitive IR pitching session called “Startup Valley.” Participants include 30 companies in the Rookie League, 10 in the Runners League, and 10 selected from the Rocket League, which is based on recommendations from the COMEUP House and the advisory committee. The finalists represent 13 countries, including South Korea, the United States, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, India, and Türkiye, showcasing COMEUP’s global scale. LOCOL Thailand is revolutionizing the beef industry by integrating sustainability and innovation into cattle farming. The company’s signature product, Cocoa-Lick blocks, utilizes cocoa waste from cocoa industries to create a feed supplement that reduces methane emissions from cattle by 62.5 percent when used as just two percent of their normal feed. By turning agricultural waste into valuable resources, LOCOL aims to address climate change while supporting local farming communities. Each kilogram of beef produced using Cocoa-Lick blocks reduces methane equivalent to the carbon sequestration of a large tree over five months. LOCOL plans to scale its operations to include 100,000 cattle by 2030, reducing over 140,000 tons of CO2 equivalent emissions annually. Currently, the company is piloting its solution in Thailand with over 60 cows, collaborating with partners such as Max Beef Cattle Cooperative, Freshket, and Isai Cacao to refine its products and processes. At COMEUP 2024, LOCOL will present the Cocoa-Lick block and its potential to revolutionize sustainable livestock farming. The product’s benefits include reducing greenhouse gas emissions, boosting cattle productivity, and enabling farmers to market their beef as a premium, low-carbon product. Made from agricultural and industrial waste, the blocks are cost-effective and scalable, with plans to adapt production to use local materials in international markets. LOCOL is targeting South Korea as a key entry point for its expansion. The country’s focus on premium food quality and sustainability aligns perfectly with LOCOL’s vision. South Korea’s environmentally conscious consumers and dynamic HoReCa sector (hotels, restaurants, and cafes) provide an ideal market for introducing Cocoa-Lick blocks and low-carbon beef. LOCOL plans to collaborate with ESG-focused companies and local distributors to establish its presence and expand its innovative solution in the region. In addition to their environmental impact, LOCOL’s Cocoa-Lick blocks offer economic benefits for farmers. Farmers can position their products as premium offerings by reducing methane emissions and improving cattle productivity, tapping into the growing global demand for sustainable food solutions. LOCOL aims to connect with South Korean stakeholders, including business partners and investors, to create a robust ecosystem for sustainable agriculture in the country. LOCOL has outlined an ambitious plan for global expansion. While scaling its operations in Thailand, the company aims to export Cocoa-Lick blocks to ASEAN countries, such as South Korea, China, the Middle East, and North Africa. This phased approach will enable LOCOL to address regulatory challenges, build efficient supply chains, and adapt its products using regionally sourced materials to local markets. COMEUP 2024 provides LOCOL an invaluable opportunity to showcase its innovation, engage with industry experts, and gather feedback to refine its strategies. The exhibition marks an important step in LOCOL’s journey to scale its impact and contribute to methane reduction and global sustainability goals. COMEUP 2024 will occur on December 11–12 at Coex in Seoul, featuring innovative startups and investors from over 40 countries. This year’s theme, “Innovation Beyond Borders,” highlights startups’ roles in driving global innovation across boundaries of nations and technology. The event will feature conferences, pitching sessions, and exhibitions focusing on deep tech, inbound innovation, and SIS (Sustainable Innovation by Startup).Wicked star Marissa Bode has slammed jokes about her character's disability in the movie . The actress, who uses a wheelchair just like her character Nessarose, told in a TikTok video that she is ''deeply uncomfortable'' about jokes made by social media users about her character. Bode, who has reportedly made $250,000 for her role in the Wizard of Oz spin-off, said she doesn't mind people poking fun at Nessarose’s future, fate and personality, because that’s all based in fiction, but not her disability - because that is ''real''. Bode, who has been a wheelchair user since the age of 11 after she was paralyzed in a car accident, explained: “At the end of the day, me, Marissa, is the person that is still disabled and in a wheelchair.And so it is simply a low-hanging fruit that too many of you are comfortable taking.” Wicked Director Jon M. Chu's strange request for fans in theater left them appalled Wicked movie makes history breaking coveted record for a Broadway musical adaptation Bode said when non-disabled strangers make jokes where the punchline is about not being able to walk, using phrases like “stand up for yourself” or “I guess you can’t stand him”, it feels like “laughing at rather than laughing with.'' Bode also pointed out that “aggressive” comments about wanting to push Nessarose out of her wheelchair or saying that she deserves her disability are “very gross and harmful” things which have been said to her and other disabled people in real life. She also told she is aware of disabled creators who have had to take breaks from the internet after being “flooded with ableist comments”, before being told that they are complaining or asking for too much if they call out the remarks. Bode said while jokes about disability “made out of ignorance” don’t affect her as much as they once would have, she’s worried they may hurt other disabled. She said: “One of the major themes within Wicked is having the ability to listen and to understand one another. And I truly hope that is something a lot of you can practice more and take with you.” In the caption to her clip, Bode encouraged people to “dissect and unlearn” their ableism, follow more disabled people, and learn about the disability rights movement. She said: “I understand no one likes feeling like they’re being scolded. But true progress never comes with comfort. And that’s ok.” Bode is the very first actress who uses a wheelchair to play Nessarose. The actress previously told Variety, she thought she’d failed her Wicked audition and to stop herself from worrying about not landing the role she made a short film about witches and magic. She said the film was about “turning your bad luck into good luck”, and it saw her create a little spell that promised she would soon be given good news.. Bode said she may have accidentally created a real spell, because two days later, she was told she got the role. Click here to follow the Mirror US on Google News to stay up to date with all the latest news, sport and entertainment stories. DAILY NEWSLETTER: Sign up here to get the latest news and updates from the Mirror US straight to your inbox with our FREE newsletter.
Major poll puts Ireland’s lead parties near neck-and-neck
Voters in Ireland were more than usually busy in 2024, casting their ballot in five different polls – for two referenda in March, local and European ballots in June and a general election in November. The country’s political comings and goings were further punctuated by an emotional announcement in March from former premier Leo Varadkar that he was resigning as taoiseach and Fine Gael leader. He was succeeded the following month in both roles by Simon Harris. But the year had so much more to offer than just politics, and PA news agency photographers were on hand to capture some of the highlights.