PHWOAR! What about that hot assassin, eh? I wouldn’t mind getting my hands on his massive weapon. Know what I mean, girls? Wink wink. Urgh. So, according to some women — and no, Gregg, this time they do not appear to be of a certain age, more in their 20s and 30s — that bloke accused of gunning down US healthcare boss Brian Thompson was pretty bloody sexy. As such he’s not a deranged psychopath who took another man’s life just because he was angry at capitalism and couldn’t get a shag. READ MORE FROM COLIN ROBERTSON No, he’s the hot assassin with a rippling six-pack, a tasty bit of alpha male crumpet who just needs a mucky cuddle from a random stranger. And he’s only accused of shooting a middle-aged MAN fercrissakes! At one point, online marketplace Etsy had more than 100 bits of “merch” drooling over Luigi Mangione . They included such charming tat as a mug with his picture on and the slogan “Mama I’m in love with a criminal” and a “#freeluigi” Christmas tree bauble. Most read in The Sun GoFundMe pages were set up to help with his legal costs, presumably so he doesn’t go to jail and is therefore free to date all these weird women, currently all hot and bothered on the internet. Oh please. Can you imagine if it was a “hot” female assassin being publicly fawned over by men? If I was to objectify a cold-blooded lady killer here — no matter how much I wrapped up my obsession in ifs and buts — I’d be set upon by a furious army of feminists. I’d be cancelled by the end of the week and become more of a pariah than, I dunno, a man who killed a father of two he’d never met. But the creepy idolisation doesn’t end there. It gets worse. Some woke-drenched morons have embraced this ghost gun-toting maniac as a freedom fighter, doing his bit for all those people whose lives have been blighted by the likes of Thompson and his “parasitic” health firm. Jameela Jamil , a tedious British celebrity who’s never met a left-wing bandwagon she didn’t want to jump on, was quick out the blocks, posting on Instagram about Mangione’s arrest declaring: “A star is born.” So far so cretinous from the notoriously attention-seeking Jamil (who incidentally is another of these me-me-me celebs who has announced she is “queer” despite being in a relationship with a bloke since 2015). Self-righteous mob Jamil’s anointment of Mangione as the people’s hero was met with much approval by her like-minded army of idiots. Meanwhile, other Mangione sympathisers came thick and fast, from leftie no marks on social media to, worryingly, writers on supposedly serious newspapers. Former Washington Post reporter Taylor Lorenz confessed she felt “joy” at Thompson’s demise before being forced to backtrack. Meanwhile, one New York Times reader posted underneath an article about the killing: “Luigi Mangione’s lawyer should put the entire health insurance industry on trial and argue that Mangione was defending the public from a predatory CEO who profited off killing and bankrupting people.” You see, Mangione’s supporters — the #freeluigi brigade and all those who ponied up for those short-lived GoFundMe pages — think they have an argument to justify their actions. They would like you to realise how dreadful healthcare opportunities are for people in America and how “greedy” companies like Thompson’s exploit the sick and the needy for commercial gain. Their argument is just ugly provocation masquerading as debate On this they may have a point. Healthcare in America can be horrendously unfair and big business is generally never to be trusted. Yet in the context of what has just happened, their argument is just ugly provocation masquerading as debate. Notwithstanding the spectacular irony of caring so much about people’s health that you are happy to condone actual MURDER, are the Left now suggesting that an acceptable way to settle arguments is by shooting dead your opponent? So much for the #BeKind movement. But anyway, for this self-righteous mob there’s a catch. The more we learn about the oddball Mangione, the more his status as a swashbuckling woke warrior starts to unravel. Apparently this Ivy League brainbox was against “wokeism”, was an avid listener to the Joe Rogan podcast and had even posted clips from right-wing weirdo Tucker Carlson . Is a MAGA cap soon to be found among his possessions? What if he turns out to be a — shudder — Republican? Will this lethal lunatic’s fans still think his actions are worth celebrating? I think we know the answer. Bob Dylan... tangled up in who? GOOD luck to the producers of the new Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown. I’ve seen the film and Timothee Chalamet is superb as the young Bob, deftly capturing his infamous truculence – and, yes, that voice. But depicting a much-loved icon like Dylan is never going to end well for any filmmaker as die-hard fans pick it apart, like is happening now, well ahead of its January 17 release. Dylan is a towering musical figure who means many things to many people and given the complexity of the man, I daresay no one will ever be able to define exactly who he is. Which is just the way Dylan likes it. As the great man said, the answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind. Footie not so pure I CAN’T believe they’re trying to corrupt the beautiful game by handing the 2034 World Cup to those head-chopping b * ds in Saudi Arabia . I was just saying to my mate Cootesy over a fat line of chang how outrageous it all is. He gave me a firm nod and said: “Buy the next bag and I’ll give their national team a red card!” Oof, cheeky! Then my man Ivan chips in: “Let me know which game it is and I’ll whack a monkey on them to lose.” What is he like? Nutter! I could see Pep wanted to chime in and then suddenly he’s in full flow: “Sounds like the Saudis have bought the World Cup. Now that’s what I call financial unfair play . . . see what I did there?” Yes mate. Classic. Kyle was laughing now, itching to pile in: “Hope Big Sam lets me go. I could take BOTH my families – they let you have FOUR wives over there. “Sam’s still the gaffer right?” “Not sure,” Glenn chuckled. “But I know it’s definitely not me.” Absolute weapons-grade banter. But we’re all agreed, Saudia Arabia is just too morally bankrupt to have any place in the whiter-than-white world of football . THOUGHTS with Oasis fans this week. Not only have they had to endure paying through the nose for tickets to see their 50-something heroes, now they may have to watch them without putting anything UP their nose. Dealers are panicking after £200million of cocaine was blown up after cops in the Dominican Republic found it in a shipment of bananas destined for Europe. That’s one hell of a wonder-haul! Greta on ego wars GRETA THUNBERG , the permanently peeved pipsqueak, has been out and about with her naughty words again. This time the now 21-year-old has been laying into Germany and Israel at a pro-Palestine rally in Mannheim, Germany. “F * Germany,” she thundered, cackling at her own outrageousness, before adding for good measure “and f * Israel”. Jewish leaders were understandably aghast at what they suggested was bordering on anti-Semitism. That may be correct. But one thing is certain – her outburst had everything to do with her ego. Because like a stage school brat, excitable Greta now seems more interested in the applause from woke Gen Zers than whatever leftie cause she has hitched her pushchair to. A FRIEND is cooking a pre-Christmas meal and facing that most irritating of conundrums – what to serve those who don’t eat meat? The sensible answer is of course: Nothing. She is a far more generous soul than me, and has caved in to the “pescatarian” demands and has plumped for a whole side of salmon. But another culinary quandary has been thrown in the works: “Lactose intolerance”. So no dairy products – aka the heartbeat of a proper Christmas feast. Eating etiquette is becoming a minefield with fussy eaters. It’s time to bring in a law that prohibits more than ONE dietary requirement per person. I SEE the “Hawk Tuah” girl could be facing jail time for fronting a dodgy Bitcoin. Haliey Welch shot to global fame after a clip of her saying how she likes to, ahem, apply saliva when pleasuring a gentleman went viral. Evidently well qualified to embark on a career in cryptocurrency , the school dropout then agreed to be the face of a new bitcoin called Hawk. READ MORE SUN STORIES It rocketed in value at launch then lost 95 per cent of its worth, leading to claims it was a scam. I will never understand bitcoin but I do think she missed a trick here. Surely she should have called it... Spitcoin.

Japanese author Haruki Murakami is back with his latest work of fiction... Fiction The Lion Women Of Tehran by Marjan Kamali is published in paperback by Simon & Schuster The Lion Women Of Tehran is a powerful, moving story about freedom and friendship by Iranian-American novelist Marjan Kamali. At a time when political turmoil builds up in Iran, Ellie and Homa – two best friends from different upbringings – are forced into living very different lives. Kamali takes us on a journey of friendship, showing us the beauty of long-lasting ties of sisterhood, and highlights the importance of freedom for women around the world. It’s an emotional journey and one that helps readers realise the power that women hold, and the impact of their lion voice. Trial By Fire by Danielle Steel is published in hardback by Macmillan Trial By Fire by Danielle Steele is a story about loss, love and the courage it takes to move forward after difficult times. Dahlia de Beaumont, born to a French mother and American father, is owner and CEO of the family perfume business. The traumatising loss of her parents and later her young husband result in her focusing her time and energy into her four children and perfume empire. She brings up her children alone and can’t imagine loving another man as she did her husband. During a trip to San Francisco, wildfires erupt in Napa Valley, and she’s compelled to offer aid. Not only will this risk her life and her future but will also create new opportunities to build relationships and cement that which is important in her life. This expansive novel explores themes of loss, love, resilience, personal growth, and the opportunity for a renewed chance at love. It offers an intimate portrayal of loss and healing, which feels deeply personal. The author’s ability to weave love and family into a story of grief is powerful, highlighting how important connections are during challenging times. The City And Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami, translated by Philip Gabriel, is published in hardback by Harvill Secker Wistful, nostalgic, powerful and poignant – there are so many more ways you could describe Haruki Murakami’s latest novel, The City And Its Uncertain Walls. Based on a novella he wrote many years ago, it tells the story of a young man’s journey into an imaginary city to find the true self of his girlfriend who has gone missing. Inside the city, with its mysterious high walls and other notable quirks, he finds a job in a library as a dream reader, working alongside his girlfriend. But she has no memory of their love story or their previous life together. And so begins a quest, and one which takes you the reader along every step of the way, making you question your own journey and how far you would travel for love. The novel is also an ode to libraries and books, the physical realm of which has dissipated in an age of technology. Non-fiction Cher: The Memoir, Part One by Cher is published in hardback by HarperCollins As autobiographies go, Cher’s is certainly not short on subject matter. So much so that her new release is Cher: The Memoir, Part One, taking the reader up to the early 1980s. Her story is truly remarkable, starting with a family background she describes as like the “opening of a Dickens novel”. The supporting characters read like the stars on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame and non-stop anecdotes include teenage dates with Warren Beatty, Phil Spector brandishing a gun and an encounter with a fish-shaped sex toy in Salvador Dali’s studio. Behind the glamour is her relationship with controlling husband Sonny Bono, who she says helped her become a star but treated her like a servant. Her sense of humour is apparent throughout, although some of her wit is lost in the written word. A fascinating read and insight into a true pop icon, part two can’t come quick enough. Children’s book of the week Tales From Muggleswick Wood by Vicky Cowie, illustrated by Charlie Mackesy, is published in hardback by Bloomsbury Children’s Books East Yorkshire-based writer Vicky Cowie presents a stunningly bound gift edition combining five of her previous short stories, framed within a narrative of a grandmother reading to her grandchildren across a wholesome weekend sleepover at her countryside home. Interconnecting tales Muggleswick Wood, Kevin The Kelpie, The Biggest Blooming Beetle, The Secret Of Snittington Hall and Melvin The Mole are presented as bedtime tales, lovingly told to cousins creating a sweet, fantastical world young readers can dive into; vividly imagining the landscape and characters as easily as you might Kenneth Grahame’s Toad Of Toad Hall. With gorgeous illustrations from Charlie Mackesy – who you might recognise from The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse – this timeless collective brings to mind Beatrix Potter and A. A. Milne’s most beloved characters, and is a perfect gift for any young reader (aged four to eight years) this Christmas, to be handed down through generations.

CHICAGO – Sam Darnold threw for 90 of his 330 yards in overtime to set up Parker Romo's game-ending 29-yard field goal , and the Minnesota Vikings outlasted the Chicago Bears 30-27 on Sunday after giving up 11 points in the final 22 seconds of regulation. Darnold threw two touchdown passes, Jordan Addison caught eight passes for a career-high 162 yards and a touchdown, and T.J. Hockenson had 114 yards receiving for the Vikings (9-2), who remained one game behind Detroit in the rugged NFC North. Recommended Videos Caleb Williams threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns for the Bears (4-7), who lost their fifth straight and fell to 5-18 in one-possession games under coach Matt Eberflus, who is 14-31 in 2 1/2 seasons. Minnesota appeared to have the game in hand, leading 27-16 with 1:56 left after Romo kicked a 26-yard field goal. But the Bears weren’t finished. Deandre Carter made up for a muffed punt that led to a touchdown in the third quarter with a 55-yard kickoff return to the 40. Williams took it from there, capping an eight-play drive with a 1-yard touchdown pass to Keenan Allen. A 2-point conversion pass to DJ Moore made it 27-24 with 22 seconds remaining. The Bears recovered the onside kick and Williams hit Moore over the middle for a 27-yard gain to the 30 before spiking the ball. Cairo Santos made a 48-yard field goal as time expired. Chicago won the coin toss, but Williams was sacked for a 12-yard loss on second down, leading to a three-and-out. The Vikings took over at the 21, and Darnold led a 10-play drive, overcoming a sack and two penalties. Darnold connected with Hockenson for a 29-yard completion that put the ball on the 9. He took a knee and then Romo nailed the winner. Darnold surpassed his previous season high of 19 touchdown passes with a 2-yarder to Addison on the first play of the second quarter, and he made it 14-7 with a 5-yard score to Jalen Nailor late in the first half. He completed 22 of 34 passes. Aaron Jones ran for 106 yards and a score for the VIkings. Williams was 32 of 47 with a 103.1 passer rating in his second straight solid performance since Thomas Brown replaced the fired Shane Waldron as offensive coordinator. Moore caught seven passes for 106 yards and a touchdown, and Allen added 86 yards receiving and the late TD. Injuries Vikings: LB Ivan Pace Jr. (hamstring) and LT Cam Robinson (foot) left in the first quarter. ... Darnold missed two plays after he was hit by Gervon Dexter Sr. on a pass play with about 6 1/2 minutes. Up next Vikings: Host Arizona next Sunday. Bears: Visit Detroit on Thanksgiving. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLTürkiye-Finland defense industry co-op expected to grow: Envoy

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Emboldened by the view from the top of the NFC North, the Detroit Lions are out to eliminate nightmare holiday gatherings when the Chicago Bears come to town Thursday for a lunchtime division duel. The Lions (10-1) are streaking one direction, the Bears (4-7) the other in the first matchup of the season between teams on opposite ends of the division. Riding a nine-game winning streak, their longest since a 10-game streak during their first season in Detroit in 1934, the Lions are burdened by losses in their traditional Thanksgiving Day game the past seven seasons. Three of the defeats are courtesy of Chicago. The Bears and Lions get together for the 20th time on Thanksgiving -- the Bears have 11 wins -- this week in the first of two meetings between the teams in a 25-day span. Detroit goes to Soldier Field on Dec. 22. "I think there's two things," Campbell said of the Thanksgiving losing streak. "Number one -- Get a W. And it's a division win that's why this huge. Number two is because the players are going to get a couple of days off. So, they have family, friends in, it'd be nice to feel good about it when you're with everybody because it's just not real fun. It's not real fun to be around." Detroit (10-1) owns the best record in the NFC but the Lions aren't even assured of a division title. Minnesota sits one game behind them and Green Bay is two games back. The Bears (4-7) sit in last place and would likely need to run the table to have any chance of making the playoffs. The Lions have been dominant in all phases and haven't allowed a touchdown in the past 10 consecutive quarters. Detroit's offense ranks first in points per game (32.7) and second in total yardage (394.3) The Lions defense has not given up a touchdown in the last 10 quarters. Rookie placekicker Jake Bates has made all 16 of his field goal attempts, including four from 50-plus yards over the past three games. Chicago shows up in a foul mood. The Bears are saddled with a five-game losing streak and Chicago's defense has been destroyed for nearly 2,000 total yards in the last four games. The Bears failed to reach the 20-point mark four times in five outings since they last won a game. In their latest defeat, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense perked up but they lost to Minnesota in overtime, 30-27. "We have to play complementary football for us to be able to win these games," coach Matt Eberflus said. "The games we have won, we have done that. The games we have been close we've missed the mark a little bit. Over the course of the year, it's been one side or the other, this side or that side. In this league you have to be good on all sides to win. That's what we are searching for." Williams threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns without an interception. The wide receiver trio of DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and Romeo Odunze combined for 21 receptions and two touchdowns while tight end Cole Kmet caught seven passes. "What I've been impressed with is just how he has grown," Campbell said. "He has grown every game but these last two I really feel like he's taken off and what they're doing with him has been really good for him and he just looks very composed. He doesn't get frazzled, plays pretty fast, and he's an accurate passer, big arm, and he's got some guys that can get open for him." Detroit's banged-up secondary could be susceptible against the Bears' veteran receivers in their bid to pull off an upset on Thursday. The Lions put two defensive backs on injured reserve in the past week and top cornerback Carlton Davis isn't expected to play due to knee and thumb injuries. Detroit offensive tackle Taylor Decker (knee) and top returner Kalif Raymond (foot) are also expected to miss the game, though Campbell expressed optimism that running back David Montgomery (shoulder), formerly of the Bears, would play. Bears safety Elijah Hicks was listed as a DNP for Tuesday's walkthrough. This article first appeared on Field Level Media and was syndicated with permission.

Some Educated Guesses About Trump’s Second TermRacing Louisville FC announced on Monday that it has mutually agreed to part ways with general manager Ryan Dell. Dell became the team's first GM ahead of the 2023 season after nine years with the U.S. Soccer Federation. His contract ran through the end of 2024 with a mutual option for 2025, ESPN confirmed. Racing Louisville announced that the decision was made as Dell "pursues another opportunity in the soccer industry." "We appreciate Ryan's effort and contributions over the past two seasons," John Neace, the chairman of club parent company Soccer Holdings, said in a statement. "While we fell just short of our goal of making the NWSL playoffs this year, Ryan departs having helped us establish a core group of players who will be competitive in 2025 and beyond. Along with the coaching staff, they promise to make next season an exciting one for us. We wish Ryan the very best in his next career move. He has a bright future." Louisville has finished in ninth place in all four seasons of its NWSL's existence, including both years under Dell. The club has not yet made the playoffs. This season was the first in charge for 36-year-old head coach Bev Yanez, who is a former NWSL player. In a statement, the club said it "intends to move quickly in appointing its next general manager." Louisville joins the Portland Thorns, Houston Dash and Bay FC as NWSL teams currently without a full-time general manager. Dell came to Louisville with a soccer operations background through U.S. Soccer. He started as a support staff manager for the U.S. women's national team at the 2015 and 2019 World Cups before taking over as team administrator and then team manager. His connection to U.S. Soccer brought the USWNT to Louisville for a friendly against Argentina in October, the team's first game in the city in 20 years.

Marvell Technology Inc MRVL surged 11.3% to $121.33 on Friday, buoyed by Broadcom’s robust earnings and optimistic AI growth projections, which highlighted the vast opportunities in the custom chip (ASIC) market. Both companies are major players in developing ASICs tailored for hyperscale AI infrastructure, essential for data centers supporting advanced AI workloads. What Happened: Broadcom revealed its AI-related revenue is set to grow from $15-$20 billion in 2024 to $60-$90 billion by 2027, driven by surging demand from hyperscalers like Google . Read Also: Broadcom Hits $1 Trillion Milestone: The Next Magnificent Tech Giant? While Broadcom leads in deploying 3nm ASICs, Marvell is well-positioned to benefit from this trend, serving overlapping customers with a complementary portfolio of custom chips and networking solutions critical for AI cluster performance. The AI market's rapid expansion, with Broadcom projecting a 40%-50% annual growth rate in AI revenues, validates strong demand for ASIC technology. Marvell's expertise in high-speed data transport and networking, which connects compute nodes in AI systems, aligns it with this momentum. Investors might see Marvell as a natural beneficiary of the growing AI serviceable available market (SAM), as it strengthens partnerships with hyperscalers and accelerates its own next-gen ASIC roadmap. Read Also: Fed’s December Meeting Could Crush Rate Cut Optimism For 2025 Is MRVL A Good Stock To Buy? Wall Street analysts view Marvell Technology on the whole as a Outperform, given the history of coverage over the past three months. Christian Schwab from Craig-Hallum in Marvell Tech is the most optimistic, expecting a 50.0% rise in the stock in the coming year. But looking at how the market as a whole thinks of the stock, you can reference historical price action for views on whether investors feel strongly about the stock one way or another. In the past 3 months, Marvell Tech rose 61.12%, which indicates that opinion improved on the business and how attractive it is to own based on either its stock price, or underlying fundamentals, like revenue, which rose 6.84% over the past year. A complete overview of how Wall Street views individual stocks is available here , while real time updates on the latest analyst actions will be delivered via Benzinga PRO . Try it for free. According to data from Benzinga Pro , MRVL has a 52-week high of $121.86 and a 52-week low of $53.19. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.The recently held event saw Will Ospreay come up against his former partner, Kyle Fletcher, which was a very hard and expected match. These two traditional rivals became the fiercest enemies in this match, and everyone was holding their breath. Will Ospreay wrestled with a taped shoulder, while a confident Kyle Fletcher aimed to exploit his injury. The match was set up to deliver on being an athletic encounter and a personalized rivalry. It also felt like a bell was rung again to signal for a fight that was going to test the two men to their maximum capacity. A Royal Process and the New Jersey Spectators When the name “The Aerial Assassin” Will Ospreay popped up on the big screen, the atmosphere in Newark began to get louder. Kyle Fletcher was next, with Don Callis by his side and wearing a king’s crown and a cocky look on his face. Had Callis beside the commentary team, it turned out to be more vibrant. Supporters shouted Ospreay’s name to chants, announcing thus the showdown that many expected to be one of the hardest-hitting fights of the evening. As soon as the market opened, there was no letup in the activities. Both Ospreay, who competed with his shoulders taped, and Kyle Fletcher did not hesitate to try and land strikes on each other. Fletcher flew out of the blocks and bested his man in every which way, displaying his eagerness through, continually banging Ospreay’s drum in and out of the ropes. A sheer drop suplex on the floor showed how brutal Fletcher can be, and he nearly pinned Riddle several times during the match. Kyle Fletcher kept order, hit the neck with a dragon sleeper, performed a hanging DDT, and almost won the match. However, Ospreay, although disappointed, did not cease to do his duty by continuing to display his tremendous speed and mobility to cope with the attack of Fletcher. The tide began to turn after Ospreay nailed a massive Skytwister from the top rope to the outside, winning some rare time for himself. A Fight This Time and Increasing the Stakes Then, in the ring, the match got rather rough; it was an ultimate endurance challenge, it could be said. Ospreay and Kyle Fletcher threw chops and hard blows at each other, and both just stood their ground. Ospreay performed a powerbomb and a hidden blade kick, but Fletcher had the never-say-die attitude intact. One bumped to the ring apron, and the other followed, to which Fletcher delivered a vicious piledriver onto the steel steps in what was a physical fight seen by any observer as both competitors were dazed. However, no matter what he received, Fletcher did not accept a count-out as a win in the fight. Bringing Ospreay back into the ring, he laid into him with a sickening chain of moves, including a release piledriver and a brainbuster on the top rope. The last strike gave Kyle Fletcher a clean pinfall win, and he proved to be the future of AEW in the match. Watching that match between Kyle Fletcher and Will Ospreay provided an intriguing narrative packaged with astounding physicality and determination. Kyle Fletcher’s strong-mindedness and inventive attack proved that he could be AEW’s future down the line. When Mark Davis came in to support Ospreay after the match, the crowd appreciated the talents of both wrestlers in the match that would turn into history as a star-making one. Conclusion The triumph over Will Ospreay was another milestone for Kyle Fletcher, who revealed himself as a worthy candidate for AEW star. Although Ospreay tried to challenge Fletcher and gave a great fight to him and even performed very energetic punches , Fletcher kept himself strong, and the so-called ‘elite style wrestling’ made him emerge the winner, which was quite a brutal theme anyway. The match in general helped AEW put Kyle Fletcher higher on the card and also brought out the hatred between the two men. After the match, fans supported Ospreay; this rivalry is just beginning , and both will progress in the AEW promotion. This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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