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US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many peopleFurthermore, the meeting will likely touch upon the player's ambitions and aspirations for the future. Ansu Fati is undoubtedly one of the most promising young talents in world football, and his potential is limitless. Barcelona will seek to understand his desires and motivations to ensure that his career path aligns with the club's objectives and values.
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BEMIDJI — Bemidji State University is returning to Twins Territory in 2025, and fans can score an exclusive deal. Tickets for the annual BSU Night at Target Field go on sale at midnight on Monday, Dec. 2, with a one-day-only Cyber Monday discount. Alumni and friends can buy tickets to the July 25 game against the Washington Nationals for $50 – over 20% off the normal group rate. Tickets will increase to the full price of $64 starting on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Tickets will be available at www.bsualumni.org/twins, and users will be able to access that page starting Monday. All tickets include all-inclusive food and non-alcoholic drinks in the Legends Landing section. The menu features hot dogs, burgers, chicken tenders, chips, popcorn, soda, water, juice, milk and more (offerings based on availability). Before the game, attendees can also gather with other Beavers for a pregame social at Town Ball Tavern, located in the left field corner area of the Club Concourse, between Section V and Section 229. The Bemidji Alumni Choir will also perform the national anthem before first pitch. Gates open at 5:10 p.m., with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. All registrants to BSU Night at Target Field will receive their tickets approximately two weeks before the game at the email address they provide at registration. For questions, contact Angela Schmidt at angela.schmidt@bemidjistate.edu or 218-755-2599.Stock market today: Wall Street slips as technology stocks drag on the marketNew contract lows in Chicago wheat futures this week are hardly indicative of global supply concerns, but traders might want to eye what’s happening in the Black Sea region more closely. Winter grains in top wheat exporter Russia are in the worst-ever condition, and Ukraine’s current shipping capabilities could soon come under threat. Russia and Ukraine accounted for a third of global wheat exports last marketing year. Ukraine’s agricultural exports have faced challenges ever since Russia invaded the country nearly three years ago as port infrastructure has been a prime target for attacks. This forced Ukrainian grain exporters to seek an alternative route through Romania’s Constanta port on the Black Sea. The frontrunner for Sunday’s Romanian presidential runoff has suggested halting Ukrainian grain exports out of his country if elected. The move could be popular with Romanian farmers, who have previously protested the transit of Ukrainian farm goods to preserve local markets. It is unclear whether this ban is likely or even possible, but Ukraine’s involvement has had some positive economic impacts. Overall traffic of goods at Constanta in 2023 surged 22.5% on the year, largely owing to ongoing European Union-funded infrastructure projects. But it could be problematic if Ukraine lost Constanta as an outlet under a worst-case scenario. Constanta handled 14 million metric tons of Ukrainian grain in 2023, accounting for roughly 30% of Ukraine’s total grain exports that year. For the 2024-25 marketing year that began July 1, Ukraine’s wheat exports are seen falling 14% from the previous year. However, Ukrainian grain exports from Constanta in the first 10 months of 2024 have dropped 52% on the year as Ukraine has increased reliance on its own seaports. This dampens the impact of a potential Constanta loss, but the continuing war with Russia means that threats to Ukraine’s seaports never completely vanish. Luckily for Ukrainian exporters, they had shipped half of the government-agreed wheat export volume for 2024-25 as of Nov. 13. A top Russian official on Thursday said the winter crops are in poor condition, just one day after Russian analysts reported winter crops in the worst-ever health, citing data not usually made public. The official also said the situation is not critical, but a deeper dive may suggest otherwise. The analysts said at least 37% of winter crops are in poor condition compared with 4% a year ago, and this is the worst rating ever recorded. On average over the last five years, just 8% of winter crops are in poor shape by this date. Further, only 31% of crops are in good condition versus 74% a year ago. The portion of crops in good condition is a 23-year low. The last time Russia’s grains were in concerning shape ahead of the winter was in 2020, when about 22% of the crops were in poor condition as of early December. At the time, it was the worst rating in seven years. Although the exact figure is not known, the share of good-rated crops four years ago was not a seven-year low, setting it apart from this season. The woes in both years were caused by dry weather during fall planting. The 2025 Russian wheat harvest may already be starting in a hole. Farmers said last month they would sow less wheat this year in favor of more profitable crops, including oilseeds. Preliminary estimates have pegged the 2025 harvest close to 2024 levels, which were down 20% from the record 2022 result. Wheat is a notoriously hearty plant that can recover from harsh conditions if weather turns favorable, so it might be difficult to drum up traders’ fears over Russia this early in the game. But once the crop breaks dormancy in the spring, satellite imagery as well as recent weather data should offer good clues as to the state of Russia’s wheat crop, regardless of whether the government chooses to share the intel. Source: Reuters (Editing by Sonali Paul)
As the situation continues to evolve, the implications of the Israeli airstrikes on Syria remain unclear. The potential for further violence and conflict in the region is a cause for concern, and the international community will be closely monitoring the situation to prevent further escalation.The inscriptions on the wooden tablets are a mix of official records, personal letters, and religious texts, showcasing the diverse uses of written language in ancient Korea. The characters carved on the tablets are an intriguing mix of classical Chinese characters and characters used exclusively in Korean writings, showing a fusion of linguistic styles that were prevalent at the time.
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Cowboys set for Thanksgiving visit from Giants after ending 5-game losing streakThe Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has been nominated as The Sun Newspaper’s Minister of The Year Award for 2024. According to a statement signed by Odutayo Oluseyi, Head (Press and Public Relations), Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, this was announced on Friday by the Managing Director of The Sun Newspaper, Mr Onuoha Ukeh, who led a high-power delegation of his management team on a courtesy visit to the Minister in Abuja. While receiving the letter of nomination and invitation for the award, Keyamo described the nomination for award as The Best Minister of The Year as encouraging and exciting, he said his commitment is not with the aim to receive accolades but that he sees himself as a servant of the people. He said Aviation is a customer-centric sector that is visible and judged by all. Stating that all problems in the sector are not yet solved, Keyamo said policy generation and implementation coupled with communication of such policy to the Nigerian public has in no small measure helped the Aviation Ministry to become better in service delivery. Keyamo, said further, that the endorsement by The Sun Newspaper, one of the leading media organisations in Nigeria is a testament that people are feeling the impact of the progress achieved in the Aviation industry. He said two other leading Newspapers in Nigeria have also written to nominate him for the same award. Speaking earlier, the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of the Sun Newspapers, Onuoha Ukeh, said the Nomination of the Honourable Minister by the Board of Editors of The Sun Newspapers was solely based on merit. He chronicled the achievements of the Honourable Minister since his appointment in 1999 to date, particularly in the Aviation Ministry. ”In line with the vision of the Aviation Ministry “to be the best aviation industry in Africa and one of the best in the World” and the mission “to build a safe, secured and efficient Aviation Industry focused on making Nigeria a hub that meets international standards and best practices for the African continent,” you came with a five-point agenda focused on advancing safety, infrastructure, support for local operators, human capacity development, and revenue generation in the sector. Under your stewardship, Nigeria’s aviation sector has witnessed a remarkable transformation” “A historic moment arrived recently with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority’s (NCAA) signing the updated Procedure for Recordation of Irrevocable Deregistration and Export Request Authorisation” Onuaha stated. Commenting on the recent Operation AirClean, approved by the Minister, for the dismantling of multiple physical checks by various security agencies at international airports aimed at curbing the menace of harassment of travellers by various agencies of government with such checks now to be handled using technology and cameras, Onuoha said the decisive action has instilled confidence in the future of the aviation sector. He said the award slated for the 1st of March, 2025 at Eko Hotel, Lagos will be one of the first and largest gatherings organised by The Sun Newspapers, and they’re looking forward to receiving the Honourable Minister and his entourage in person.US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people
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It’s not about them. Or then. Though you’d think this would be the perfect time for the three guys who where there then , at the beginning of the Galaxy, to regale the talented whippersnappers in their charge with tales of yore. No? You’d think Greg Vanney, Kevin Hartman and Dan Calichman, the Galaxy coaches who were among the original G’z – OGz? – would relish the opportunity to bask in the good ol’ days. That they’d want to luxuriate in their legacy as players who helped establish the Galaxy as MLS’s winningest franchise , with its nine MLS Cup Final appearances and five championships going into this season’s title match Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson. Even just for this week leading up to the club’s championship game against the New York Red Bulls – the team formerly known as the New York/New Jersey MetroStars. It was against them that the Galaxy played their first match on April 13, 1996 , at the Rose Bowl, before a then-record crowd of of 69,255. • MLS Cup preview: Galaxy hosts New York Red Bulls in search of 6th title You’d assume it would be impossible to resist reminiscing about that if you were Vanney or Calichman, who patrolled the back line on that date in history. Stars on the first Galaxy team before circling back in 2021 as the head coach and trusted assistant , taking the reins of a team that hadn’t made the playoffs for four seasons and that remained in such disarray just last year that many of its most ardent fans boycotted matches . You’d expect it would be hard not to throw on a few campfire stories in camp this week if you were Hartman. A fan favorite , the bleached-blonde goalkeeper joined Vanney and Calichman in 1997. Wound up playing 10 of his 17 MLS seasons with the Galaxy, winning two MLS Cups, two U.S. Open Cups, two Supporters’ Shields and earning the nickname El Gato in L.A. – where he’d been working since 2017 as the director of the LA Galaxy Academy before reuniting with Vanney as his goalkeeper coach in 2021. You’d think. But no. “We’re reticent, we don’t want to be talking about the good old days,” Hartman said by phone this week, suggesting such focus would not only be misplaced but come across as “maybe a little egotistical.” “Every once in a while,” said Calichman, noting that when those sorts of conversations happen, it’s with individual players and in the context of how much MLS has grown. Because, really, these MLS veterans are living for the here and now. Pioneers turned prisoners of the moment, willingly and enthusiastically. Right now, most of their bandwidth is being spent figuring out how they’ll overcome the loss of Riqui Puig , the star midfielder who suffered a torn ACL in the 1-0 Western Conference final victory over Seattle last weekend. How they’ll defend Lewis Morgan and Emil Forsberg on one end and set up Joseph Paintsil and Gabriel Pec and Dejan Joveljić to do damage on the other. How they’ll continue to hold serve on their home turf, unbeaten this season at Dignity Health Sports Park, against a team that’s won on the road this postseason against Columbus, New York City FC and Orlando City SC. How they can spoil the Red Bulls’ Cinderella story as the Eastern Conference’s seventh seed ... How could they possibly have time for history lessons right now? Especially because no one needs a refresher; they already know. Whether or not they were there then, they know. The trust and belief borne of decades of partnership – Vanney and Hartman weren’t only Galaxy teammates, they also played and roomed together at UCLA; and Calichman was on Vanney’s staff with Toronto FC as that club reached the playoffs in five of six seasons, made three MLS Cup Finals appearances and won it all once – is coursing through this iteration of the Galaxy. “We all share a passion for this organization and the club and where we want it to be,” Vanney said this week. “But we also have known each other long enough to challenge each other and to put the right questions in front of each other in support. We know where to fill each other’s gaps.” Such airtight bonds are built through years of hard-earned successes and bitter disappointments, Hartman said. “We all have this culture of excellence that we share and we’re not going to take any shortcuts to get there,” he said. “We have such longstanding, trusting relationships, I don’t think any of us are afraid to voice our opinions ... and if there’s something that comes off wrong, we’re pretty forgiving of one another.” Calichman should say so: “Hopefully they’re being honest!” And from that place of understanding, the Galaxy is at last, after a long decade, again living up to the legacy that Vanney, Calichman and Hartman helped create all those years ago. “Culture can change, but the expectations within the club were set very early,” Calichman said. “In ’96, the Galaxy made it to the MLS Cup final, and unfortunately we didn’t win it, but that expectation was set ... we’re a team that is vying for trophies. We’re a team that will work hard. That standard never stopped.” “Sometimes there’s a burden that comes with a legacy with a team like this,” Vanney said. “But to be able to own that, this group has attacked it from Day One and hasn’t been afraid of it or in awe of it – and has gone for it. That’s one of the beauties of this group.” Because the best way to honor a legacy isn’t to treat it as a fable. It’s to write the next chapter.
San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Jon Feliciano was a key part of last year's team that came within a play of winning Super Bowl 58, with an injury to his knee playing a critical role in their eventual overtime demise. Feliciano was reduced to spectator as his replacement at right guard, Spencer Burford, committed a key error in protection to allow Chris Jones to scream through unblocked and prevent Brock Purdy from throwing a red zone touchdown on the Niners' only overtime possession against the Kansas City Chiefs. Now that same injury may well signal the end of Feliciano's career. San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed on Monday that Feliciano would remain on injured reserve for the rest of the season, his knee having not responded as they wanted after opening his 21-day practice window. "Jon is going to stay on IR," said Shanahan. "Knee hasn't responded the right way, so unfortunately for Jon, and us, but just had a talk with him here a little bit ago and he's going to have to stay on IR." It is a significant blow to the depth of an offensive line that is struggling on the interior, with starting guards Aaron Banks (concussion) and Dominick Puni (shoulder) both doubts for Week 13 and center Jake Brendel continuing to attract criticism for his performances. But specifically for Feliciano, it is a setback that looks like it could lead to him hanging up the cleats. Tried my hardest. Father Time real. Hoping this ain’t the end but if it is, Hell of a ride He indicated as much in a post on X on Monday, writing: "Tried my hardest. Father Time real. Hoping this ain’t the end but if it is, Hell of a ride." It would be a real shame for Feliciano, who is still only 32, if this is the end. He was one of the 49ers' best run blockers last season, while his ability to play both center and guard has provided San Francisco with some useful roster flexibility up front. Stepping it at left guard or center was likely Feliciano's best path towards playing starter snaps in 2024, with rookie third-round pick Puni making the right guard spot his own as the cream of a strong rookie class. Now with Feliciano on the shelf, the 49ers may need to find new solutions on the interior of the trenches, an area of the roster that will likely require significant attention in the offseason regardless of whether San Francisco succeeds in righting the ship this year. This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.The case of the missing female master student and the controversy surrounding the use of the word "shelter" by the police serve as a reminder of the power of language in influencing public perception. As Hu Xijin aptly pointed out, the choice of words in official statements can have far-reaching implications and must be handled with care and consideration. In cases where lives are at stake and emotions run high, precision, transparency, and sensitivity are paramount in ensuring effective communication and swift action.
