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Global Areca Plates Market Expansion Continues: Insights into USD 658.1 Mn Forecast - 2023-2031A freight derailment in South Carolina caused a massive breakdown in passenger service, Colleen McKenna tells 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.' Amtrak issued an apology after 110 passengers were left stranded at Washington Union Station after their boarding gate was never opened. "On Dec. 26, Amtrak train 66 traveling from Roanoke, Va., to New York departed Washington Union Station before all passengers were able to board. Amtrak sincerely apologizes for the miscommunication that resulted in customers missing their train, " a representative from Amtrak told Fox News Digital. "We provided customers service on the next train, food and beverages, hotel accommodations and full refunds," said the representative. AMTRAK ANNOUNCES 'FLORIDIAN' TRAIN WITH 2-DAY ROUTE, SPARKING REACTIONS ON SOCIAL MEDIA The snafu was first reported on Reddit's r/Amtrak subreddit in the early morning hours of December 27. "NE regional left without 100 passengers from DC," wrote Reddit user and would-be passenger on Amtrak train 66 "PreparationDry8083." Amtrak apologized after leaving 110 passengers in Washington Union Station. (STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images) In the post, PreparationDry8083 explained that the train was supposed to board at 10 p.m., and that passengers got in line at 9:40 p.m. after receiving a text that it was time to board. "10:15 train says it’s departed, 100 of us are still waiting for the gate to open," said PreparationDry8083. At 11 p.m., the station manager "said the train left because no one came down to board." At Washington Union Station, Amtrak passengers are not permitted on to the platform prior to a set boarding time, and passengers' tickets are checked prior to boarding – similar to the process for boarding an airline. TRAVELERS COULD FACE NEW PENALTY FOR EXCEEDING BAGGAGE LIMIT ON TRAINS In an update post later on December 27, PreparationDry8083 provided additional details about the botched boarding procedure and what had happened. The boarding gate was never opened, said PreparationDry8083, and the doors were roped off with a sign in front of them. "Not exactly intuitive to go through," the Reddit user wrote. "The whole process felt like boarding at an airport. I don't think anyone wanted to stir up trouble with station police in eyesight." I don't think anyone wanted to stir up trouble with station police in eyesight. The train had already been delayed, said PreparationDry8083, and other passengers thought it had been delayed further. "When the delayed departure time came up on us, I think a lot of people just assumed Amtrak was running behind again," the user wrote. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER A total of 110 passengers were left behind, said PreparationDry8083. "I think many people were worried that if they got out of line to search an empty station for a worker, that the boarding process would come and go without them," PreparationDry8083 wrote, adding that the station police were "just as bewildered" as the left-behind passengers. The Reddit user wrote that everyone was confused and assumed their train had been delayed – until they got a message saying it had departed. (Associated Press) Fox News Digital reached out to PerparationDry8083 for additional comment. On Reddit, users were shocked at how a number of passengers could be left behind. For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyle "DC is a flagship station. They should expect passengers. That the conductor didn’t ask where the passengers were is a huge problem," said user "WickedJigglyPuff," adding "Amtrak should have a list of stations that can’t be left without passengers boarding." Reddit users wondered why the Amtrak employees did not seem confused that nobody was boarding the train at a major stop. (Google Maps) "What a mess. Hopefully someone is fired. But glad you were compensated in the end," said "throwaway3113151." Throwaway3113151 continued, saying, "It’s absolutely insane that Amtrak makes everyone wait in huge lines. There’s no reason they can’t operate like high-speed trains in Europe, where the platform is open. But it’s Amtrak and mediocre seems to be par for the course." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Amtrak did not respond to Fox News Digital's questions regarding amending the boarding process at Washington Union Station in light of this incident. Christine Rousselle is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Colby Rogers scored 28 points and Moussa Cisse had 13 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks as Memphis defeated No. 16 MIssissippi 87-70 on Saturday. PJ Haggerty finished with 17 points as Memphis (10-3) won for the third time in four games. Sean Pedulla led Ole Miss (11-2) with 13 points and four assists. Jaylen Murray scored 12 and Malik Dia 11 as the Rebels had their five-game winning streak halted. Memphis' defense caused early problems for the Rebels, and the Tigers extended their lead to double digits. But, Ole Miss made five straight field goals, including a string of 3-pointers, to get back into the game before halftime, trailing by just two points at the break. The Tigers opened the second half on a 14-4 run and extended their lead to as many as 13 points near the midway point of the second half. Takeaways Ole Miss: The Rebels are 24-2 in non-conference games since Chris Beard took over last season, the only other loss to Purdue on Nov. 29. Memphis: The Tigers entered with two straight home losses, to Arkansas State and Mississippi State. Key moment From the start, Cisse played inspired. The first play was set up for a Cisse dunk, part of Memphis getting off to a good start. His inside game complemented Rogers' scoring from the outside. Key stat Ole Miss commits less than nine turnovers a game while forcing 16.7 per game for opponents. The Memphis defense caused eight Rebel miscues before halftime. While the Rebels cut down on the turnovers in the second half, Memphis defenders continued to cause problems. Up next Ole Miss opens SEC play on Jan. 4 against Georgia. Memphis travels to Florida Atlantic on Thursday. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketballRourke 2.0: Nathan’s brother Kurtis named NCAA’s top CanadianIowa State vs. Miami: This college football prediction features our best bet of the game. AP Pat Sharyon | Special Correspondent No. 18 Iowa State will square off with No. 13 Miami in the Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. EST. With Matt Campbell’s Cyclones squad putting together the first 10-win season in the program’s history this year, Cam Ward and the Hurricanes have their work cut out for them against the Big 12 runners-up. Our best bet for tomorrow is Iowa State moneyline (+165) . In anticipation of the Sunshine Classic, the data analysts at Dimers have simulated the contest 10,000 times, then compared the results to current college football betting odds to inform the data-driven betting preview below. Bet365 is legal in Iowa, making this the perfect opportunity for Cyclones fans to claim huge betting bonuses with our brand new exclusive bet365 bonus code “SYRACUSE”, while all sports fans in New York State can take full advantage of our NBA League Pass FanDuel promo code. Additionally, bettors are encouraged to check out this exclusive promo offer from DraftKings and the latest deal from BetMGM. Iowa State vs. Miami Florida betting preview Utilize the interactive widget below to view the latest spread, over/under, and moneyline odds and probabilities for the Iowa State-Miami game at Camping World Stadium. This prediction and best bet for Saturday’s college football matchup between Iowa State and Miami is from Dimers.com , a leader in sports betting predictions. Check out all the important details on today’s game, as well as the best odds sourced from the top sportsbooks in the country. Game details The key information you need before the Iowa State vs. Miami college football game. Teams: Iowa State vs. Miami Florida Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024 Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. EST Location: Camping World Stadium NCAAF rankings: Updated AP Top 25 College football news: Check the latest updates from the official NCAA football news site Odds Odds for the key markets in the Iowa State-Miami college football clash. Spread: Iowa State +4.5 (-110), Miami Florida -4.5 (-108) Moneyline: Iowa State +165, Miami Florida -185 Total: Over/Under 57.5 (-110/-110) The odds and lines featured in this article are the best available from selected sports betting sites at the time of publication and are subject to change. Expert prediction: Iowa State vs. Miami Florida Using cutting-edge data analysis and advanced algorithms, the experts at Dimers have performed 10,000 simulations of Saturday’s Iowa State vs. Miami game. According to Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, Miami is more likely to defeat Iowa State at Camping World Stadium. This prediction is based on the model giving Miami a 59% chance of winning the game. Elsewhere on the betting board, Dimers predicts that Iowa State (+4.5) has a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 57.5 points has a 51% chance of staying under. These predictions and probabilities are correct at the time of publication but are subject to potential changes. Iowa State vs. Miami Florida best bet Our top pick for the Iowa State vs. Miami game on Saturday is to bet on Iowa State moneyline (+165) . This betting advice is based on world-class simulations and valuable betting intelligence, designed to bring you the best possible plays. While Miami is more likely to win the game, according to Dimers, taking Iowa State moneyline is the best option due to the 2.8% edge identified when comparing Dimers' data-driven probabilities to the betting odds. Score prediction for Iowa State vs. Miami Florida Dimers' projected final score for the Iowa State vs. Miami game on Saturday has Miami winning 30-26. This expert prediction is based on each team’s average score following 10,000 game simulations, offering a glimpse into the potential outcome. College football Week 18: Iowa State vs. Miami Florida Get ready for Saturday’s college football matchup between Iowa State and Miami at Camping World Stadium, which is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. EST. We emphasize that all of the college football best bets and college football predictions in this preview are derived from 10,000 data-driven simulations of the Iowa State vs. Miami game, and they are correct at the time of publication to help you make more informed choices when placing bets at online sportsbooks . Please remember to gamble responsibly and consult reliable sources for the latest and most accurate information when making online betting choices. 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Patriots downgrade starter to out, will 1st-rounder debut at new spot?DALLAS — Next year will feature President-elect Donald Trump’s America First agenda and a Texas legislative session that could reignite the power struggle among state Republicans. The year will abound with national and local intrigue. The Legislature kicks off its 140-day session Jan. 14. Lawmakers are required to pass only a budget during that time. However, they’ll also approve scores of other bills that will impact the lives of everyday Texans. Trump’s policies — from immigration to energy — are expected to influence the laws and policies developed in Texas. Locally, the upcoming year will feature municipal elections and the selection of new executives to lead Dallas City Hall. Here’s the 2025 political drama to watch. The race for Texas House speaker State Rep. David Cook, the former mayor of Mansfield, is a leading contender for House speaker. His contest against Lubbock’s Dustin Burrows is the latest chapter in a GOP power struggle that highlighted the 2024 election season. Cook has the support of a majority of House Republicans, while Burrows says he has enough bipartisan backing to become speaker. The Texas Republican Party, led by Plano’s Abraham George, is mounting a pressure campaign to achieve a united GOP front for Cook. A major issue is whether to allow Democrats to chair House committees, a practice opposed by many conservative activists. Democrats, of course, are against Cook’s candidacy because he’s made it clear he won’t appoint them to committee leadership roles. If Republicans are not united for the Jan. 14 vote, House Democrats will influence who becomes the next speaker. Outgoing House Speaker Dade Phelan was the last casualty of the 2024 Texas Republican infighting. Though he narrowly won reelection in his Beaumont-area district, Phelan opted against another term as speaker. The far right wing of the GOP blamed him for conservative priorities failing in the House. Phelan also was criticized for the 2023 House vote to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton, who was cleared on corruption charges by the Senate. School choice, the Texas grid and casinos One of the biggest issues for the upcoming session is the funding of public education, along with a voucherlike plan that would allow Texas students to use public dollars to attend private schools. After helping to oust eight Republicans who opposed his school choice plan, Gov. Greg Abbott says he now has the votes to get a bill to his desk. With the writing on the chalkboard, public school advocates and administrators are trying to cut the best deal possible. They hope it includes a robust increase in public school funding and pay raises for teachers. Abbott has refrained from backing such proposals until his school choice legislation is approved. Along with education, expect lawmakers to use much of a projected $20 billion surplus to give Texans another property tax reduction. In 2023, Abbott signed a bill for an $18 billion property tax reduction. Meanwhile, lawmakers likely will consider more fortifications to the Texas energy grid, legislation to ensure the availability of water and policies that place guardrails around artificial intelligence, an emerging technology that is changing the way we live. Other possibilities include improving access to health care for rural Texans. Conservatives may seek ways to bolster anti-abortion laws, which are already some of the toughest in the nation. There will be an attempt to put the issue of casino gambling before Texas voters, though analysts believe such a proposal won’t pass the Senate. Trump’s immigration policy The election of Trump as president will impact Texas politics. Trump vowed to stage the largest mass deportation of unauthorized immigrants in U.S. history. Texas legislators and law enforcement officials must determine what role, if any, they play in that process. Abbott has said he expects Trump to start with deporting criminals and dangerous sorts, a move he supports. Texans are waiting to see if raids on businesses and homes will occur as well as how deep federal officials will reach in trying to remove the estimated 2 million people in the state without authorization. With Trump in the White House, Abbott says it’s likely that funding for Operation Lone Star, launched in 2021, will decrease. The operation focuses on arresting undocumented immigrants on state charges, such as trespassing, and on making border crossings more difficult by installing razor wire and other physical barriers along the Rio Grande. The initiative’s cost has climbed to $11 billion, and Abbott wants another $2.9 billion to run the program through 2027. How bruised Democrats regroup It was a rough election year for Texas Democrats. Republican incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz scored an easy reelection win over U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas. In what was billed as a close race, Cruz won by 8.5 percentage points, a setback given that in 2018 he beat Democrat Beto O’Rourke by only 2.6 points. Trump overwhelmed Vice President Kamala Harris in Texas by 14 points, a far greater victory than his 5.6-point Lone Star win in 2020. Democrats also lost 25 out of 25 appellate court races. Democrats inside and outside of Texas are pondering the path forward. In March, Texas Democrats will elect a new chairman to replace Gilberto Hinojosa of Brownsville, who resigned in November. State Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, was elected to lead House Democrats, who must strategize how to effectively navigate a Republican-controlled Legislature. Dallas politics It will be a busy year in Dallas politics. Council members are up for reelection in May. And though Mayor Eric Johnson is not on the ballot, observers are watching to see how — or if — he finishes his second term, which expires in 2027. There’s been speculation that Johnson, who in 2023 switched to the Republican Party, could find opportunities elsewhere, perhaps with the Trump administration. He has said he’ll finish his term. Meanwhile, Dallas council members must select a city manager, who then must hire a new police chief. The council and next city manager face pension fund shortfalls, as well as the impact of two propositions approved by voters in November. Proposition S allows anyone to file a lawsuit against the city – even if they have no stake in the alleged grievance. Proposition U mandates a police force of 4,000 cops, which will surely have budget implications.
Justin Herbert threw three touchdowns as the Los Angeles Chargers booked their place in the NFL playoffs with a blowout 40-7 win at the New England Patriots on Saturday. The Patriots, who suffered a sixth straight loss, were booed off the field by the remaining fans at Gillette Stadium as they fell to 3-13 on the season. But for the Chargers it was a job well done as the confident Herbert ensured a second post-season place in three seasons with another accomplished quarterback display. Herbert completed 28 of 38 passes and threw for 281 yards against a Patriots defense that caused few issues against the passing game. The Chargers took the lead late in the first quarter thanks to a beautiful 23-yard Herbert pass, superbly caught by the diving Derius Davis. After a Cameron Dicker field goal early in the second, Herbert found rookie receiver Ladd McConkey at the back of the end-zone with a pinpoint pass to make it 17-0. Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye had been forced out of the game in the first quarter after suffering a hit to the head by Cam Hart when running down the sideline. But Maye, who had been cleared to return for the second quarter, showed he was in good shape with a fine 36-yard touchdown pass to DeMario Douglas to give the Patriots some hope. But the Chargers ran away with the game with Herbert again connecting with McConkey, this time with a 40-yard pass down the middle and a two-yard rush from J.K Dobbins in the fourth completed the rout. Herbert's performance meant he set a new record for the most passing yards in the first five years of an NFL career -- passing Peyton Manning's tally of 20,618 yards. But the quarterback, who has yet to win a playoff game, was quick to give credit for his achievement to his team-mates. "It says so much about the guys we had catching those passes and a great offensive line giving me the time to get the ball off and (the defense) getting me the ball back," he said. "I couldn't have done it without them," he added. The Denver Broncos can clinch a place in the playoffs when they face the Bengals in Cincinnati later on Saturday. sev/nf
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