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Three days of torrential rainfall have caused severe damage to the road network in East and West Portland, with multiple landslides affecting several communities. As a result of the heavy rainfall some roadways have been rendered impassable to vehicular traffic and pedestrians. Disaster Coordinator for the parish, Denise Lewis told The Gleaner on Tuesday that emergency teams are on high alert to deal with any eventuality. She also stated that the roadways at Coopers Hill, sections of the Rio Grande Valley, New Road, and Windsor, which were impacted, are being cleared for single traffic. “We have flooding and landslide impact within the parish. We have the communities of Breastworks, Naylor's Road, and Free School in Port Antonio. And we have families impacted as a result of flooding," she commented. “We also have landslides at New Road, Windsor, Coopers Hill, Bangaridge, and a few other areas. However, the responsible agencies have responded. Information has been put forward to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and their teams are very vigilante. The Portland Municipal Corporation continues to be on alert along with members of the Parish Disaster Committee to ensure that the necessary actions are taken," she added. Yesterday, East Portland Member of Parliament, Ann-Marie Vaz toured sections of the ravaged communities including Sea View Farm, Halls Avenue, Breastworks, Fellowship, and Boundbrook, where several homes were inundated as a result of the persistent rainfall, which caused rivers to overflow their banks. “It is a bad period for my East Portland family, but I am standing by them in this flooding. We will see this through together and I will provide the necessary assistance that is need," she told some of the residents. “I urge you not to take any unnecessary risk, as your lives are far more important than anything else," she added. One resident, Lucan Edwards, was trapped in the landslide at Coppers Hill, while attempting to walk through the mud to get to safety. Edwards, who also lost his footwear in the process, could be overheard calling out for help from one of his friends, after realising that he was unable to move. - Gareth Davis Follow The Gleaner on X and Instagram @JamaicaGleaner and on Facebook @GleanerJamaica. Send us a message on WhatsApp at 1-876-499-0169 or email us at onlinefeedback@gleanerjm.com or editors@gleanerjm.com .Screen time vs. page time: The battle for our attentionArogo Capital Acquisition Corp. Announces Binding Letter of Intent with Bangkok Tellink Co., Ltd, a Provider of Innovative Telecommunications and IoT Solutions, in Connection with a Proposed Business Combination Transaction
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EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Jonathan Greenard was gassed, gasping for breath and gulping some water late in the game on Minnesota’s sideline, having chased around Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray to the point of sheer exhaustion after fighting through an illness all week. The Cardinals faced fourth down in those closing seconds on Sunday , trailing by one, and Greenard needed a break. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell let defensive coordinator Brian Flores see the formation the Cardinals sent out and deftly called timeout. The Vikings badly wanted Greenard, who’d been battling an illness all week, back in the game. “‘You ready to go? You ready to go? You ready to go?’” O’Connell asked, smiling later as he reflected on his eagerness and the rarity of using a timeout to give a defensive player a rest. “No doubt, he was going back on the field and going to have a really impactful snap.” Greenard and the rest of the pass rush put enough heat on Murray to force a hurried throw that Shaquill Griffin intercepted to seal a 23-22 comeback victory that stretched Minnesota’s winning streak to five. “He’s playing some high-level football. I don’t know where we’re at with postseason accolades, but he should be in the conversation for a number of those,” Flores said. “I feel like I say this every week: We’re lucky to have him.” RELATED COVERAGE Bears interim coach Thomas Brown insists he’s focused on task at hand and not what his future holds Falcons QB Cousins is looking to avoid interceptions, have bounce-back game in Minnesota homecoming Tua Tagovailoa shoulders blame for Dolphins’ 5-7 start and addresses criticisms of team’s toughness Greenard is tied for fourth in the NFL with 32 pressures, according to Sportradar tracking. He’s also tied for fourth in the league with 10 sacks. “He’s always popping off the tape, no matter what week it is,” teammate Harrison Smith said. “Especially in crunch time.” Those basic statistics only begin to show the impact Greenard has made on the Vikings, who made him their top priority in free agency this year once it was clear Danielle Hunter priced himself out of the plan. The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . Greenard has not only blossomed into one of the league’s most effective edge rushers after four injury-limited seasons with Houston, but he has also been a major part of Minnesota’s success against the ground attack to the tune of an NFL-leading average allowance of 81.3 rushing yards per game. “The underrated part is just the all-down aspect of the physicality, setting edges, playing blocks and making some plays at or behind the line of scrimmage that set up his chances to then rush the passer,” O’Connell said. “He’s played a ton. We’re trying to be aware of just how much he’s played and see if we can give him some spurts here and there where we can kind of keep his play count where we want it, but at the same time he’s one of our best players. As I like to call him, he’s the closer.” Never was that nickname more evident than against the Cardinals. Pushed wide on his rush by left tackle Paris Johnson Jr., Greenard stabbed at Murray with his left hand to graze just enough of the ball to poke it loose. Murray fell on it to maintain possession, but the sack put the Cardinals in an uphill third-and-13 play. This time, Greenard deftly slid to the inside to keep full vision on one of the NFL’s most elusive quarterbacks. Pressure by Patrick Jones prompted Murray to take off as he barely avoided another sack, and Greenard was in ideal position to minimize the scramble. Once Murray hesitated to try to juke him and approaching cornerback Byron Murphy for more yardage, Greenard caught up and corralled him — inbounds, forcing the Cardinals to burn another timeout — for a 3-yard gain. Afterward, Greenard drew a straight line from those plays back to his offseason training. “If your tongue ain’t on the ground after your workouts, I feel like you’re not doing enough, especially the guys on the quarterbacks,” Greenard said. With the U.S. Bank Stadium crowd roaring, Greenard doubled over and asked to be subbed out. “I just wanted to show that I’m running my tail off to that football. It just so happened that he cut back and I was like, ‘Oh, perfect,’” Greenard said. “That was tough.” ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL
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David and Victoria Beckham join royals and dignitaries at King's glittering state banquet for the Emir of Qatar - as Camilla pays tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth Camilla, 77, wore a diamond tiara belonging to the late Queen Elizabeth II READ MORE: Queen Camilla reveals why she has had to scale down involvement in Qatar state visit as she gives an update on her health By REBECCA ENGLISH and MAANYA SACHDEVA Published: 07:34 AEDT, 4 December 2024 | Updated: 08:57 AEDT, 4 December 2024 e-mail 27 shares 805 View comments David and Victoria Beckham were among tonight's guests at a glittering state banquet in honour of the Qatar royals. King Charles and Queen Camilla on Tuesday hosted a lavish reception for the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the first of his three wives, Sheikha Jawaher, who are in the country for a two-day state visit. It is understood that former England star David was invited because of his role as an ambassador for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. He was seated next to Naseer Al-Khelaifi, a Qatari businessman and President of French football club PSG - where Beckham, now 49, ended his high-profile career - ensuring the two men had much to talk about. Perhaps mischievously on his right was new Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, also attending her first State Banquet. Beckham, it should be noted, also played right wing. Former Spice Girl Victoria - sealing her stratospheric rise from pop stardom to the seat of power - was sat even closer to the ‘top table’ than her husband on the right hand side of the horse shoe-shaped dining table. David and Victoria Beckham were among tonight's guests at the glittering state banquet at Buckingham Palace in honour of the visiting Qatari royals King Charles and Queen Camilla joined the Emir of Qatar and his wife for a group photograph on the steps of Buckingham Palace ahead of a lavish state banquet on Tuesday She had The Lord Levy on her left - appropriately not only a peer but a former CEO of a large group of independent music companies - and Lord Darzi, knighted for his services to medicine and surgery, on her right. The seating plan is organised by Buckingham Palace's Master of the Household’s Department in conjunction with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, who fund the State Visit. And it will surely add only fuel to the fire of speculation that David Beckham will be knighted in the near future. The banquet was the dazzling culmination of a day of pomp and pageantry, honouring the Emir and his wife, Sheikha Jawaher - who landed at London's Stansted airport yesterday. The palace ballroom was decorated with a riot of seasonal flowers and foliage in red, reflecting the Qatari flag, arranged in silver-gilt centrepieces taken from the Grand Service from Windsor Home Park and the Orchard Garden at the glasshouses in Windsor. The flowers are donated the next day to hospices, care home and shelters through Floral Angels, a charity of which Queen Camilla is patron. Other senior royals present included Prince Anne, who was seated on the top table with the King, Queen and Prince of Wales, as well as the Qatari dignitaries. The Duke and Duchesses of Edinburgh and Gloucester were also present. David and Victoria Beckham seen arriving at Buckingham Palace for the state banquet It is understood that former England star David was invited because of his role as an ambassador for the 2022 Qatar World Cup Guests during the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace, London The Viscountess Hood accompanied the Prince of Wales as they made their way along the East Gallery to attend the state banquet for the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at Buckingham Palace Queen Camilla with the Emir of Qatar's wife Sheikha Jawaher, followed by Prince William, as the royal procession headed towards the ballroom Queenm Camilla wore a red velvet dress by by Fiona Clare Cheers! The Emir of Qatar and King Charles raised their glasses in a toast The King captured in conversation with his Qatari counterpart In his speech, Charles, 76, welcomed the Emir and his wife on their first state visit to the UK The Emir also addressed the gathering at Buckingham Palace after Charles celebrated the 'renewal of our enduring friendship' in his speech King Charles, seated with Queen Camilla (right), the Emir of Qatar (centre left) and the Princess Royal (left) Addressing the gathering, King Charles paid tribute to the ‘unique, shared history’ of Britain and Qatar, which stretches back over 160 years. He said: ‘The United Kingdom is proud to be Qatar’s oldest friend in the Western world. We have a special bond founded on mutual respect which has stood the test of time. 'Indeed, Qatar’s role in navigating the challenges of recent years has been invaluable – from supporting evacuations from Afghanistan, to helping to keep the world moving in some of the darkest days of the pandemic. 'Your humanity, vision and leadership matter more than I can possibly say.’ He added: ‘Your Highnesses’ visit comes at another moment of great global change. 'We are living through significant turbulence, the climate emergency, and the white heat of a scientific and technological revolution. Just as our parents served and worked so hard to confront the challenges of their ages, so too must we. ‘And at such times of uncertainty and upheaval, old friendships assume even greater importance. ‘If I may, I would particularly like to express the United Kingdom’s deepest gratitude for your tireless mediation efforts over the past year in pursuit of peace, in the face of unbearable heartache and suffering. The reception was preceeded with a ceremonial welcome for the Emir at Horse Guard's Parade King Charles paid tribute to the ‘unique, shared history’ of Britain and Qatar From left to right: The Princess Royal, the Emir of Qatar, King Charles, and Queen Camilla The royals photographed toasting to the UK and Qatar's long-standing friendship during the banquet held at Buckingham Palace The Princess Royal photographed during a lighthearted moment with the Emir, as King Charles listened in The Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani photographed delivering his speech The Viscountess Hood and The Prince of Wales appeared deep in conversation Senior Qatari diplomats have told the Mail that they are ‘deeply honoured’ the King has chosen their country as the first Middle Eastern state to be invited for a full state visit to the UK since Charles’ accession. Pictured: The Emir speaking at the reception in his honour 'In these most desperate of circumstances, Qatar’s continued toil, perseverance and diplomatic efforts are, quite simply, beyond compare.’ The banquet menu was halal in respect of many of the guests present and while alcohol was served for those to wanted it, a ‘mocktail’ was also devised for the occasion. The three-course menu included a tartlet of Cornish Lobster and Quails Eggs to start; Supreme of Windsor Pheasant wrapped in Savoy cabbage, roasted celeriac purée, gratinated potatoes with a soft creamy cheese from Suffolk, Truffle sauce and winter vegetables; with an Iced Bombe with Organic Samoan Vanilla Ice cream and Balmoral Plum Sorbet for desert. In honour of the occasion, a palace ‘page of the presence’ - who is studying for a masters in wine but is also a part time mixologist - devised a special alcohol-free tipple for the occasion - dubbed a ‘Royal Mirage’ made from smoked pomegranate and ginger with a black lime garnish. Ahead of the banquet, King Charles and Queen Camilla joined the Emir of Qatar and his wife for a group photograph on the steps of Buckingham Palace ahead of a lavish state banquet in honour of the visiting royals. Camilla, 77, paid tribute to the Queen Elizabeth II as she paired her red velvet evening dress by Fiona Clare with, unusually, the diamond kokoshnik tiara belonging to the late monarch. She was wearing diamond earrings are from her private collection, while her necklace, also belonged to Queen Elizabeth. She also sported a ruby and diamond bracelet and the family orders of both Queen Elizabeth and King Charles. A video shared on the Royal Family 's official X account earlier in the day showed Charles and Camilla - who was forced to scale back her appearances during the state visit due to the 'lingering' effects of a 'nasty' chest infection - inspecting the opulent arrangements before the arrival of their guests. The first day of the Qatar state visit also marked one of Kate's most high-profile public appearance since starting her cancer treatment. Kate joined Prince William as the royal couple greeted Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the first of his three wives, Sheikha Jawaher, on behalf of King Charles III in London . The Princess Royal and H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani H.E. Ms Lolwah bint Rashid Al-Khater and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer were among the high-profile attendees at tonight's reception The leader of the Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch seen arriving for her first state banquet Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey smiling as he walked towards the East Gallery for the banquet King Charles joined the Emir of Qatar in raising a glass at the state banquet. While alcohol was served for those to wanted it, a ‘mocktail’ was also devised for the occasion in respect of many of the guests' present Camilla, 77, paid tribute to the Queen Elizabeth II as she paired her red velvet evening dress by Fiona Clare with, unusually, the diamond kokoshnik tiara belonging to the late monarch The palace ballroom was decorated with a riot of seasonal flowers and foliage in red, reflecting the Qatari flag, arranged in silver-gilt centrepieces taken from the Grand Service from Windsor Home Park and the Orchard Garden at the glasshouses in Windsor She then travelled from the Emir's private residence to the ceremonial welcome on Horse Guards Parade. The women travelled in one chauffeur-driven car while the men travelled in another and the waiting King warmly greeted his guests on a dais. The Princess wore a coat by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen and a hat by Sahar Millinery, with a pearl necklace that belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth II . Kate is carrying out even more royal duties than previously planned at today’s state visit in London amid what is being seen as a ‘positive sign’ in royal circles. Meanwhile Queen Camilla has been forced to scale back her involvement due to ill health, and travelled straight to the palace today - missing the ceremonial welcome. Camilla's car was driven around the quadrangle to the Grand Entrance, and she smiled as she stepped from the vehicle and made her way into the palace. Around the same time, at Horse Guards Parade, Charles welcomed the Qataris for a ceremony of pomp and pageantry. The King was received at the Royal Pavilion by Sir Kenneth Olisa, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London. The Silver Stick in Waiting, Brigadier Mark Berry, and the Field Officer in Brigade Waiting, Colonel Guy Stone, were also present. Foreign secretary David Lammy and his wife Nicola Green were also present this evening Lady Victoria Starmer, the wife of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, looked elegant in a black velvet gown The First Lady appeared in high spirits as she joined MPs, dignitaries, and members of the royal family for the state banquet Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, with his wife Cheryl Schonhardt-Bailey Also present at the glitzy event was Energy Secretary Ed Miliband (left) Looking relaxed, the King spoke to guests on the royal dais including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and Foreign Secretary David Lammy. A guard of honour was formed by the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards stood waiting in two ranks to be inspected by the Qataris. The 76-year-old monarch then made a number of presentations before inviting the Emir to inspect the Guard of Honour as the Qatari national anthem was played. As they got out of their cars, William affectionately placed his hand on his wife’s back while they stood on the dais. Kate then turned to the King and offered him a deep curtsy before the five greeted officials in the line up. More than 900 soldiers, including nearly 200 Army musicians and 100 members of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery turned out at Horse Guards in honour of the guests. For this State Visit the format has been adjusted slightly to allow The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery to play a more visible role, not least because the Emir adores his horses and passed out of Sandhurst as a young man. The Duchess of Edinburgh and H.E. Mr. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi Dame Amelia Fawcett and The Duke of Edinburgh joined the royal procession at Buckingham Palace H.E. Ms Maryam bint Ali Al Misnad and the Duke of Gloucester were among the dignitaries present a Buckingham Palace on Tuesday The Duchess of Gloucester and H.E. Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani A Guard of Honour was formed by the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards with The King’s Colour, accompanied by the Band of the Regiment. After the King invited a decidedly delighted-looking Emir to inspect the Guard of Honour, William and Catherine remained on the stage chatting animatedly to the Sheikha. The royal party then departed Horse Guards in a spectacular carriage procession, accompanied by a Sovereign's Escort of the Household Cavalry. Later at Buckingham Palace, the King arrived at the Grand Entrance in the Irish State Coach with his visitors to the sound of the Qatar and British national anthems. Waiting inside in the warm in the Grand Hall was the Queen. In the second carriage, the Australian State Coach, were the Prince and Princess of Wales with the Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. Sheikh Mohammed stepped from the carriage first, followed by William, with both turning to wait for Kate. The princess stepped carefully from the state coach in her knee-high high heeled boots. The Waleses walked side by side chatting to one another, with Kate carrying a small matching burgundy handbag and a pair of gloves, as they made their way up the red carpeted steps of the Grand Entrance. More pomp and pageantry awaited as they arrived at the Palace to a second Guard of Honour and a rendition of both the British and Qatari national anthem. Camilla was waiting inside to greet her guests but did not step outside because of her illnesses. The queen was forced to recuse herself from the ceremonial welcome at Horse Guards Parade on doctor’s advice because she is still suffering from the ‘lingering’ side-effects of a ‘nasty viral chest infection’. The 77-year-old royal, who fell ill a month ago, is said to be feeling particularly ‘fatigued’ – but a palace spokesperson confirmed she will attend the other elements of the state visit as planned. Today’s state visit is considered one of the highlights of the royal calendar and a show of royal ‘soft diplomacy’ in action. Senior Qatari diplomats have told the Mail that they are ‘deeply honoured’ the King has chosen their country as the first Middle Eastern state to be invited for a full state visit to the UK since Charles’ accession. The country enjoys a good relationship with the UK diplomatically, with the Emir, 44, having studied in Britain - first at Sherborne and then Harrow - followed by a stint at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst. There remains great admiration for the late Queen Elizabeth II, and Charles has met with the Emir on several occasions. The two countries also have strong trade, cultural and military links, and Qatar is a major investor in the UK, not just through property and construction projects, but in science and technology. However concerns have been raised about the authoritarian nature of the Qatari ruling family and human rights, particularly as regards migrant workers. The couple landed in the UK at London Stansted Airport yesterday where they were greeted on behalf of the sovereign by the Lord in Waiting, The Viscount Hood. Qatar Buckingham Palace London Royals Share or comment on this article: David and Victoria Beckham join royals and dignitaries at King's glittering state banquet for the Emir of Qatar - as Camilla pays tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth e-mail 27 shares Add commentNone
Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur who put doily on a car wins Turner Prize 2024NoneReal Madrid suffered a 2-1 LaLiga defeat at Athletic Bilbao as Kylian Mbappe missed from the penalty spot again. Alex Berenguer prodded the hosts ahead after 53 minutes before Mbappe – who failed to convert a Champions League penalty against Liverpool last week – sent his kick too close to Bilbao goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala. Jude Bellingham appeared to have rescued a point for Real after scoring for the fourth successive league game 12 minutes from time. But Federico Valverde’s mistake two minutes later gifted Gorka Guruzeta the winner in front of a delirious San Mames crowd. On a busy night of second-round Copa del Rey action, Villarreal suffered a shock 1-0 defeat at Pontevedra while there were wins for Real Betis, Rayo Vallecano and Valencia. Fiorentina went out of the Coppa Italia to Empoli on penalties on an emotional night at Stadio Artemio Franchi. Viola were back in action after Edoardo Bove’s health scare forced their weekend league fixture with Inter Milan to be abandoned during the first half. Midfielder Bove collapsed on the pitch and required emergency medical treatment. He was taken to hospital but regained consciousness in intensive care. Empoli led at half-time through Emmanuel Ekong’s fourth-minute opener before Moise Kean and Riccardo Sottil put Fiorentina ahead. Sebastiano Esposito struck 15 minutes from time to make it 2-2 and take the last-16 tie into extra time, Empoli eventually winning 4-3 on penalties. Benjamin Sesko opened the scoring and Luis Openda struck twice as RB Leipzig brushed aside Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0 in the German DFB Pokal. Second-half goals from Denis Vavro, Jonas Wind and Yannick Gerhardt saw Wolfsburg beat Hoffenheim 3-0. Cologne knocked out Hertha Berlin 2-1 after extra time with Dejan Ljubicic converting a penalty in the final seconds, while Augsburg prevailed 5-4 on penalties against Karlsruhe after a 2-2 draw.
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Swapo’s victory reinforces legacy of Frontline StatesEnzo Maresca backs his Chelsea side to 'dominate English football'... but insists the Blues are not ready to be the top dogs in the Premier League yet Chelsea have started the season strongly under new manager Enzo Maresca Maresca is predicting a bright future, but does not expect a title challenge yet LISTEN NOW: Manchester City correspondent Jack Gaughan joins It's All Kicking Off! to explain whether Pep Guardiola will have money to spend in January By KIERAN GILL Published: 22:34 GMT, 3 December 2024 | Updated: 22:34 GMT, 3 December 2024 e-mail View comments Enzo Maresca says Chelsea are growing out of being Premier League ‘puppies' but in a press conference reminiscent of Jose Mourinho , the Italian insisted this season is too soon to claim they can be crowned the top dogs in England. It was during Mourinho’s debut campaign of his second spell in 2013-14 when the Portuguese famously allayed expectations by insisting the Blues were not in the running with Manchester City and Arsenal , saying: 'Two horses and a little horse that still needs milk. A horse that next season can race.’ Chelsea went on to win the title the very next year under Mourinho and on Tuesday, Maresca, who has a three-year-old Golden Retriever called Ciro, used his dog to describe Chelsea’s growth towards contendership as they take on Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium on Wednesday night. ‘Because of the age, and because of how good the squad is, for me Chelsea in the next five to 10 years will be one of the teams or the team that is going to dominate English football,’ Maresca said. ‘This is what I said this to the club the first time I met them. I still think exactly the same. 'I don’t think (Manchester) City are at the end of a cycle. They are in a bad moment, for sure. I’m more focussed on what we have here, that is good players, good squad, young age and this is the reason why I said, for me, for the next years, Chelsea can be an important club in English football.’ It was then while discussing Mourinho’s horse analogy that Maresca said: ‘The last 20 years, I have always been with two Golden Retrievers or at least one. I don’t know what kind of animals we are.’ Enzo Maresca thinks it is too early for his Chelsea side to challenge for the Premier League title Jose Mourinho famously claimed in the first season of his second spell that his Chelsea side were just a 'little horse' and they went on to win the title the following year Asked if Chelsea should be considered 'puppies' currently, Maresca answered: ‘No. I think we showed we are there and we are competing very well in all the competitions. This shows how mature they are in this moment.’ Tuesday was Maresca’s six-month anniversary of his appointment. He had considerable doubters at the time, some even saying he would be out of Chelsea by December due to his lack of Premier League experience. ‘The moment we lose games, there will still be doubt, I know how it works,’ he said. ‘It’s gone quite quick, the six months. Did I doubt myself? No. Eddie Howe, when he started, did he have experience? No. Pep (Guardiola), when he started at Barcelona. Experience? No. Mikel (Arteta), when he started at Arsenal. Experience? No. When you started as a journalist. Experience? No. ‘We all are in the same situation. When you start, you don’t have experience. You cannot go to the supermarket and buy experience. You need time.’ Enzo Maresca Jose Mourinho Arsenal Chelsea Share or comment on this article: Enzo Maresca backs his Chelsea side to 'dominate English football'... but insists the Blues are not ready to be the top dogs in the Premier League yet e-mail Add comment
WASHINGTON – A top White House official on Wednesday said at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger offered new details about the breadth of the sprawling Chinese hacking campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. Neuberger divulged the scope of the hack a day after the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued guidance intended to help root out the hackers and prevent similar cyberespionage in the future. White House officials cautioned that the number of telecommunication firms and countries impacted could still grow. The U.S. believes that the hackers were able to gain access to communications of senior U.S. government officials and prominent political figures through the hack, Neuberger said. “We don’t believe any classified communications has been compromised,” Neuberger added during a call with reporters. She noted that because the hack appeared to be targeting a relatively small group of individuals, only a small number of Americans' phone calls and texts have been compromised. Neuberger added that impacted companies are all responding, but none “have fully removed the Chinese actors from these networks.” “So there is a risk of ongoing compromises to communications until U.S. companies address the cybersecurity gaps the Chinese are likely to maintain their access,” Neuberger said. She said that President Joe Biden has been briefed on the findings and that the White House “has made it a priority for the federal government to do everything it can to get to the bottom this.” The Chinese embassy in Washington on Tuesday rejected the accusations that it was responsible for the hack after the U.S. federal authorities issued new guidance. “The U.S. needs to stop its own cyberattacks against other countries and refrain from using cyber security to smear and slander China,” embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu said. The embassy did not immediately respond to messages on Wednesday. White House officials believe that the hacking was regionally targeted and the focus was on very senior government officials. Federal authorities confirmed in October that hackers linked to China targeted the phones of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, along with people associated with Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. The number of countries impacted by the hack is currently believed to be in the “low, couple dozen,” according to a senior administration official. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the White House, said they believed the hacks started at least a year or two ago. The suggestions for telecom companies released Tuesday are largely technical in nature, urging encryption, centralization and consistent monitoring to deter cyber intrusions. If implemented, the security precautions could help disrupt the operation, which has been dubbed Salt Typhoon, and make it harder for China or any other nation to mount a similar attack in the future, experts say. Neuberger pointed to efforts that have been made to beef up cybersecurity in the rail, aviation, energy and other sectors following the May 2021 ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline . “So, to prevent ongoing Salt typhoon type intrusions by China, we believe we need to apply a similar minimum cybersecurity practice,” Neuberger said. The cyberattack by a gang of criminal hackers on the critical U.S. pipeline, which delivers about 45% of the fuel used along the Eastern Seaboard, sent ripple effects across the economy, highlighting cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the nation’s aging energy infrastructure. Colonial confirmed it paid $4.4 million to the gang of hackers who broke into its computer systems as it scrambled to get the nation's fuel pipeline back online. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, sports, arts & entertainment, state legislature, CFD news, and more.Regional, racial, and economic disparities in cancer risk from air pollution exposure persist, but improving, new research suggests
Andrej Jakimovski hit a layup with 8 seconds left, and Colorado upset No. 2 UConn 73-72 in the consolation bracket of the Maui Invitational on Tuesday in Lahaina, Hawaii. Colorado (5-1) rallied from down 11 in the first half to get the win over the two-time defending national champions Huskies. Jakimovski finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds and Julian Hammond III and Elijah Malone each scored 16 for the Buffaloes, who advanced to the fifth-place game in Maui on Wednesday. Down 72-71, Jakimovski drove the right side of the lane and made a scoop shot as he was falling down. UConn called timeout to set up the final play but Hassan Diarra missed a 3-pointer with 2 seconds left. Liam McNeeley led UConn with 20 points, Solo Ball scored 16 and Diarra finished with 11. The Huskies (4-2) lost two straight for the first time since dropping three in a row from Jan. 11-18, 2023. Colorado trailed by eight at halftime and Diarra hit two 3-pointers early in the second half that made it 46-37. The Buffaloes scored the next 11 points to take a 48-46 lead, their first of the game. Hammond bookended that run with a pair of triples. UConn went back in front 55-52 on Tarris Reed Jr.'s driving layup but Malone's bucket with 8:34 left tied it at 59. McNeeley's hook shot gave the Huskies a 63-60 lead before Jakimovski drained a 3-pointer to tie it again with 5:16 left. Ball hit a 3-pointer and a layup to give UConn a five-point lead but Colorado got within 70-69 on two free throws by Malone with 2:04 left. A putback from Jaylin Stewart made it a three-point game with 1:29 remaining. Malone answered with a layup, Javon Ruffin blocked Diarra's shot and Colorado got an offensive rebound with 24 seconds left to set up the winning basket. McNeeley made his first four shots from deep and had 16 points by intermission to lead the Huskies. Colorado had opportunities to make it a close game by halftime but went just 12-for-19 from the foul line and trailed 40-32. UConn attempted only four free throws in the first half and had five players with two or more fouls, including Reed, who had three. --Field Level Media
Former MSNBC anchor Krystal Ball gave away the game when she called the bipartisan, 290,000-person-strong March for Israel in Washington, D.C. a "pro-war rally" and said anyone who participated should "feel deep shame at the carnage they cheered." Ball was inspired to post this by Agnes Callamard, the secretary general of Amnesty International and a former UN special rapporteur. The UN is a joke, and Amnesty International is far from what it was founded as. A consensus is emerging: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Thanks to the @guardian for pointing to the increasing list of organisations and scholars concluding that Palestinians in Gaza are the victims of a genocide. See a short list below. The main question though is not... A "consensus" on genocide is just like a "consensus" of scientists on climate change; it doesn't make them right. This year a consensus emerged that Israel was committing genocide in Gaza and yet no entity with the power to stop it did anything. The era of even pretending that “never again” meant anything is over. We have effectively returned to a global order of unchecked savagery and might... https://t.co/1NyiJmnNA3 "... and might makes right barbarism," she concludes. If we're going to talk about unchecked savagery and barbarism, let's take a look back at October 7, shall we? Spoiler: Only stark-raving lunatics claim there's "genocide" in Gaza. You're literally the kook fringe. *a consensus emerged* carrying a lot of weight. lol, what does that even mean? That there was memetic production in your social media corner? "...a consensus emerged..." I bet you don't know anyone who voted for Nixon, either. A consensus emerged on Bluesky. The consensus was already forming on 10/8, so you’ll understand that a lot of us are just going to dismiss it out of hand. How about you take your consensus, shove it up your ass and fuck off. Quit blaming the victims, because fucking none of this happens if Hamas doesn't go on a rape, murder and kidnapping spree 7 October, you useless fucking ghoul. Harsh, but fair. What should happen to stop Israel from fighting Hamas? Have you tried releasing the hostages? Hamas can release the hostages, Krystal. Funny how they never mention the hostages that have been held for well over a year now ... at least the ones who haven't been killed. A consensus emerged in the same sense that a consensus emerged around masks stopping COVID: people who wanted the consensus to emerge (and who didn’t care if any compelling evidence supported it) shouted loudly about the existence of a consensus. Some are still shouting. The victimhood is over, welcome to a level playing field. Hamas could surrender. Problem solved. No consensus emerged. Sure, that exists among antisemites, but it didn't just emerge. A consensus? Where and when was that decided? Did I miss the meeting? An echo chamber is not the same thing as a consensus Exactly. A "consensus" is meaningless. Hamas asked for this war by slaughtering 1,200 innocent Israelis and taking more than 200 hostages. They could surrender at any time. ***
A telephone town hall Monday provided Idahoans the opportunity to get the governor's perspective on key issues facing the state. With just a few weeks passed since the general election and the state's legislative session fast approaching, Gov. Brad Little sat down with Lupe Wissel, state director of AARP Idaho, in a look ahead to the upcoming political landscape for the state and the nation. While the focus was largely on state-specific issues, many callers raised questions regarding how potential national changes implemented by the incoming Trump administration could impact the state. IMMIGRATION CONCERNS The issue most consistently raised during the call-in session was related to the realm of immigration. President-elect Donald Trump has claimed he will launch the “largest deportation program in U.S. history,” as reported by the Associated Press . One caller asked what Idaho’s plan would be to offset the potential deportation of 35,000 people — the estimated number of undocumented immigrants in the state — and potential dairy staffing shortages that could follow an exodus of workers. “Their initial intent is known criminals, where they know they’re a danger to society,” Little said. “That’s the No. 1 priority, and I believe that's going to be the case.” Little noted that the dairy industry is also putting together a proposal that would put its workers in the same category as other agricultural entities, that are able to have workers come on a permitted basis year-round. According to the International Dairy Foods Association , the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which failed to pass in Congress, sought to eliminate the seasonality requirement in the H-2A program — which allows foreign workers to enter a contract for up to 10 months of agricultural work — to expand its application into the diary sector. “There’s a lot of H-2A workers that come to Idaho, but it’s only seasonal — well, you have to milk cows all year round,” Little said. SOCIAL SECURITY TAX CUTS One caller pointed to Trump’s proposed exemption on Social Security income taxes and the popularity this proposal has among seniors in Idaho. Little said that if this were ultimately passed by Congress, he would ensure Idaho is conforming to federal tax standards. “My position (is) always that taxes should be fair, simple, predictable and competitive, and one of the ways to make them simple is ... how you calculate your federal liability is the same way you should calculate your state liability,” Little said. Under the current standards of the Social Security Administration , a federal tax return filed by an individual with an income between $25,000 and $34,000 could pay an income tax on up to 50% of benefits. In the case of those filing jointly, the threshold shifts to between $32,000 and $44,000. These taxes currently pay into the Social Security system to maintain the program for future withdrawals and retirees. WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS One caller expressed concerns about women’s reproductive rights and how uncertainty regarding the implications of state law has led to doctors leaving the state. “There’s litigation taking place in Idaho right now to kind of clarify the issue for doctors,” Little said. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is currently scheduled to hear oral arguments on Dec. 10 regarding whether emergency abortions can be prosecuted under Idaho law. The case concerns the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), a federal law requiring medical providers that receive Medicare funds to treat and stabilize anyone in an emergency. A decision in the case will determine the validity of the state of Idaho’s argument that this federal law doesn’t supersede state law and that EMTALA does not require abortions to be conducted in emergencies, as reported by the Idaho Press . The incoming Trump administration’s position on bans similar to what is in place in Idaho is less than clear. In the past year, he has characterized an abortion ban after six weeks of pregnancy as "too severe," while also saying he would vote against Florida’s ballot measure that sought to repeal the state’s six-week abortion ban, as reported by the Associated Press .
