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When the 30-day transfer portal window opens on Sunday, Dec. 9, UCF can expect plenty of activity. The Knights ended a disappointing 4-8 campaign, their second consecutive losing season that saw them miss the postseason for the first time since the 2015-16 season. Vitals: 6-foot-1, 200 pounds Resume: Colson, a 4-star quarterback from Ellenwood (Ga.) Cedar Grove High School was reclassified after his junior season, allowing him to sign as part of the 2024 recruiting class rather than the 2025 class. He led Cedar Grove to three straight state title appearances, winning the Georgia 3A state crown in 2023. Role: Colson was an early enrollee who started the season as one of the backups to KJ Jefferson and Jacurri Brown. He became the first true freshman to start for the Knights since Mikey Keene in 2021 when he took the field against Cincinnati on Oct. 12. That staff decided to redshirt Colson, limiting him to three appearances, including in the final minutes of the season finale against Utah. Outlook: Colson’s shocking transfer announcement came less than an hour after the Knights’ 28-14 loss to the Utes on Black Friday. It was a game in which he was 8 of 12 for 70 yards with a touchdown and an interception. His departure leaves UCF with three quarterbacks: redshirt freshman Dylan Rizk, true freshman Riley Trujillo and Brown. Vitals: 5-10, 195 pounds Resume: Threats was a 3-star product out of Dublin (Oh.) Coffman High School before signing with the Cincinnati Bearcats. Role: The safety played four games with the Knights after arriving in December following three seasons at Cincinnati, where he helped the team reach the College Football Playoff in 2021. Outlook: Threats’ role was seen primarily as a backup in the secondary. He had 7 tackles with 1 tackle for loss. Vitals: 5-11, 185 pounds Resume: The former 4-star receiver at Tampa’s Berkley Prep was a midseason enrollee with the Knights. Role: Townsend has been the Knights’ starting slot receiver since arriving in the 2022 recruiting class. He’s appeared in 29 games (14 starts) during the last three seasons, including every game this season and finished with 66 catches with 521 yards and 4 touchdowns in his career, including 10 catches for 69 yards and a score in 2024. Outlook: Townsend’s departure had a double impact on the Knights, who missed his abilities as a receiver and as the team’s primary kick returner on special teams. Vitals: 5-10, 175 pounds Resume: Boomer joined the program as a walk-on after starting at Lake Mary High School. Role: He appeared in 29 games at UCF, connecting on 30 of 42 field goals (71.4%) and 109 of 113 extra points (96.5%). This season, Boomer was 3 for 6 on field goals but missed his final three kicks — two were blocked during the Knights’ 35-34 win at TCU on Sept. 14. Outlook: Boomer’s departure opened the door for redshirt freshman Grant Reddick, who connected on 67% (6 of 9) field goal attempts and was 25 of 25 on extra points. Vitals: 6-1, 205 pounds Resume: Moore attended Sanford High as a 3-star linebacker for the Seminoles before signing with UCF as part of its 2022 recruiting class. He helped lead the team to the 8A state title in 2020. Role: The junior appeared in 23 games (1 start) during his three seasons with the Knights, registering 23 tackles with 2 tackles for loss, a forced fumble and a pass defended. Moore appeared in three games this season, totaling 2 tackles. Outlook: Moore’s departure leaves the Knights thin at the linebacker position, particularly with the departures of seniors Ethan Barr, Deshawn Pace and Jesiah Pierre. Vitals: 6-3, 240 pounds Resume: Call was a 3-star prospect out of Apopka High School who signed with the Knights as part of their 2023 recruiting class. He helped the Blue Darters win three state titles in four appearances during his high school career. Role: Call registered 2 tackles in three games this season, primarily as a backup to Nyjalik Kelly and Malachi Lawrence. He appeared in 16 games at UCF, mostly on special teams. Outlook: His departure from the program was controversial. He posted a letter on social media claiming he was kicked off the team after requesting a redshirt during the season. Coach Gus Malzahn denied that accusation, stating he’s only removed one player from the team due to off-the-field issues. Matt Murschel can be reached at mmurschel@orlandosentinel.com

Donald Trump's run of good fortune is expected to be recognized this week by Time magazine, which will name him Person of the Year, according to media reports. Time will announce the winner Thursday morning on its website. Trump's political comeback after two impeachments , four indictments , losing the 2020 election and inciting a riot at the U.S. Capitol to try to overturn the results is a remarkable moment in American history. The president-elect also survived two assassination attempts . A bullet grazed his ear and killed a rallygoer during the first assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania. Trump is the first president to win another term after losing his reelection bid since Grover Cleveland in 1892. He also is the oldest person to assume the presidency, and the first person convicted of a felony to win the job. Trump's victory also is notable because of the political realignment he has brought. He made gains with younger voters and Hispanic voters . Trump is expected to celebrate the honor by ringing the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange Thursday and unveiling the magazine cover, Politico and Reuters reported, citing anonymous sources. Trump also was named Person of the Year in 2016 after winning his first White House bid. A Time spokesperson declined to comment. Time unveiled the Person of the Year short list earlier this week. It includes Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris, Kate Middleton, Elon Musk and Benjamin Netanyahu. Time named professional basketball player Caitlin Clark Athlete of the Year on Tuesday. Pop star Taylor Swift was named Person of the Year in 2023.Health Device Data Is Protected, but Also Used, Shared

NoneSam Darnold sensed the backside pressure as soon as he dropped back with Minnesota trailing by four points late in the fourth quarter in Seattle, so he moved into a safe space in the pocket and did precisely what the Vikings would prefer him to do with the game on the line. He threw the ball down the field to Justin Jefferson. The perfectly placed throw near the sideline beat double coverage for a 39-yard touchdown that put the Vikings back in front with 3:51 remaining in a 27-24 victory over the Seahawks on Sunday. “It was a great call,” said Jefferson, who had 10 receptions for 144 yards and two scores, all season highs. “I’m not going to say too much about that play, but something went on where me and Sam were on the same page, and he found me and we went up.” The Vikings were understandably coy about the context around the go-ahead touchdown , when Darnold made a difficult on-the-run pass just over cornerback Tariq Woolen that Jefferson deftly twisted to catch next to his backside hip so he could shield the ball from late-breaking safety Julian Love. Darnold saw Love's shoulders initially shaded inside just enough to believe he couldn't retreat fast enough to prevent Jefferson from getting the ball. Jefferson also applied some improvisation to his route that Darnold clearly and properly read during the play. “I want those guys to have some freedom in those moments,” coach Kevin O'Connell said. “We do a lot of things with Justin and Sam, seeing the coverage and then with some route opportunities to get to at the line of scrimmage, and I think those guys have just gotten so comfortable with that stuff.” Darnold's long-delayed breakout performance under O'Connell has been one of the stories of the NFL this season, one that wouldn't have unfolded as neatly for the third overall pick in the 2018 draft without such synergy between him and his superstar wide receiver. If the Vikings (13-2) win their last two games, they will not only be NFC North champions for the second time in three years but also get the No. 1 seed and the lone first-round bye in the NFC for the playoffs. “Every single game we’re finding different ways to overcome adversity, overcome the different stuff defenses have thrown towards us," Jefferson said. “Sam has done a great job being a leader.” The pass rush was strong, with Andrew Van Ginkel recording two sacks and pressure leading to both interceptions of Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith. The Vikings were credited with eight hits on Smith. The Vikings converted only three of 12 third downs, their second-worst rate of the season. Theo Jackson, who saw significant playing time at safety with Harrison Smith out, had the game-sealing interception with 49 seconds left. Tight end Josh Oliver has played 47% of the snaps the last two games, his two lowest usage rates of the season. He dropped the only pass he was thrown on Sunday. The defense ought to get a big boost this week with the expected return of the 13-year veteran Smith from his first absence in two years when he was sidelined at Seattle with a foot injury. Linebacker Ivan Pace, who has missed four games on injured reserve with a hamstring strain, is also on track to be back with his return to practice. Backup defensive lineman Jalen Redmond, who didn't play against the Seahawks because of a concussion, has made progress through the protocol, O'Connell said. Backup cornerback Fabian Moreau, who was inactive at Seattle with a hip injury, will continue to be evaluated throughout the week. 13.6% — That's the third-down conversion allowance rate for the Vikings over the last two games, with Chicago and Seattle combining to go just 3 for 22. The Vikings rank second in the NFL in third-down defense at 33.7% for the season and also rank second on fourth down at 36.7%. The Vikings host Green Bay on Sunday, with the kickoff moved to the late afternoon showcase spot on Fox. If Minnesota loses to the Packers, the Lions will clinch the NFC North and the Vikings would open the playoffs on the road as the No. 5 seed at best. Even if the Lions were to lose at San Francisco on Monday night, the Vikings would need to win at Detroit on Jan. 5 to take the division title. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLKosovo races to contain blast impact, Serbia denies involvementUniversal Pictures has officially announced details about Christopher Nolan ‘s next movie! Nolan will be directing an adaptation of Homer ‘s epic poem The Odyssey . Universal Pictures announced, “ Christopher Nolan ’s next film The Odyssey is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology. The film brings Homer ’s foundational saga to IMAX film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.” The Odyssey chronicles “the ten-year journey of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, back to his home after the fall of Troy,” according to GoodReads . Homer wrote it around the 8th or 7th century BC. Tom Holland , who is starring alongside many A-Listers, previously said he didn’t know what the movie was about. “To be perfectly honest, I don’t really know what it’s about,” Tom told The Dish podcast. “I’m super excited, but it’s been pretty quiet about the project. I met with [Nolan] and it was awesome. He kind of loosely pitched what it is, and I’m sure when he’s ready he’ll announce what it’s about” Browse through the slideshow to check out the cast list... Continue Here »

Minnesota counted a record-breaking 40 homicides related to intimate partner violence in 2023, an alarming milestone that advocates say reinforces why victims should try reaching out for help. Calls to domestic abuse hotlines have increased nationally for several years and advocates say violence in abusive relationships has grown worse. But Guadalupe Lopez, the executive director of Violence Free Minnesota, said it is hard to pinpoint why 2023 was a record-breaking year for fatal violence in the state. “Perfect storms are created by systems that either are overwhelmed and overworked and are siloed – when we don’t work with each other,” she said. “That is where community members and survivors fall through the cracks.” The finding was part of Violence Free Minnesota’s annual report on intimate partner violence, which has tracked homicides since 1989 using a broader definition than law enforcement. Released in October, it also details statewide trends and risk factors and honors victims of fatal abuse. Service providers maintain that it’s important for victims of abuse to reach out for help and avoid isolation. The holiday season is regarded as a time that can be more dangerous for those in abusive relationships. Holidays can bring about extra stress from family, finances, traveling and various societal expectations. Here are takeaways from Violence Free Minnesota’s report and a list of resources for abuse victims: 40 homicides breaks a 10-year record The 40 homicides identified in 2023, breaks a record of 37 that was set in 2013. The count has fluctuated throughout the years ever since the group started tracking the killings in 1989. In 2018, just five years after the previous record was set, the group counted 14 homicides, tying an all-time low. The count then jumped to 30 in 2020, dropped each of the following two years, and climbed again to 40 in 2023. Survivor advocates have long connected the pandemic, with its stay-at-home orders and disruptions to social services, to an increase in relationship abuse. The report from Violence Free Minnesota said service providers have reported higher rates, and more severe forms, of violence since the beginning of the pandemic. Meanwhile, there have not been proportional investments in advocacy and prevention services, Meggie Royer, a spokeswoman for Violence Free Minnesota, said in October. “We are still seeing the aftereffects of the pandemic,” she said. Guns play a large role Violence Free Minnesota, in both its report and in staff comments at a news conference , has made a point to highlight the number of homicides that involved a gun. In 2023, 60% of victims were killed with the use of a gun, despite the fact that some perpetrators had been barred from possessing them. Since 1989, nearly half of all the homicides tracked by the organization were committed with a gun (the next most common method is stabbings, at 20%). “It’s really important to bring attention to that,” Roye said. “And we also really need to be asking the question of why does this keep happening? Why are firearm-related homicides so common?” In 2023, an abnormal number of bystanders and interveners – 11 – were identified among the victims, tying an all-time high. That group tends to be killed by firearms at a higher rate, according to the report. Since 2013, almost 79% were killed with firearms. People of color are overrepresented among victims People of color account for about 20% of Minnesota’s population, according to 2022 census data, yet they represent more than 41% of victims killed by their intimate partner in 2023. That continues longstanding trends in domestic and intimate partner violence – the result of racism, economic disparities and lack of access to various services, among other factors. In addition to Black Minnesotans, Native Americans and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders were overrepresented at twice the rate of their population or more. Other facts from the report Of the 29 homicides that involved a perpetrator killing a current or former intimate partner: Twenty-six victims were women and three were men. At least 16 victims had separated from their partner or had been attempting to leave them. Attempts to leave an abusive relationship is often cited as a risk factor for violence, as abusers may feel a loss of control. Thirteen of the perpetrators had a documented history of violence and at least another five also had a history, but it was not documented. It is unknown if the 11 other perpetrators had a history of violence. Seventeen victims were killed in the Twin Cities metro area, and the others, in greater Minnesota. At least 47 children under the age of 18 lost a parent due to intimate partner violence in 2023. At least seven witnessed the homicide or discovered the body. Safety planning for holidays and long weekends The National Domestic Violence Hotline has a safety planning guide for holidays and weekends, which can be found here . Anyone can call the hotline at 1-800-799-7233 to brainstorm a safety plan. The guide encourages people to make a plan for their emotional and physical wellbeing and that of any children who are included; create a self-care routine; plan for time alone as well as traveling; and consider communicating with others using safety words. How to find help: For anyone in Minnesota experiencing domestic or intimate partner abuse, Violence Free Minnesota recommends contacting the 24/7 Minnesota Day One Hotline . Call 866-223-1111 or text 612-399-9995. The hotline serves anyone experiencing sexual violence, domestic violence, general crime or trafficking. A list of Minnesota agencies, by county, which serve domestic violence survivors can be found here . Culturally specific agencies serving the Twin Cities area include: For the Asian community: Asian Indian Family Wellness 24/7 crisis line: 952-912 – 9100 6645 James Av. N, Brooklyn Center Asian Women United Minnesota 24-hour multilingual crisis line: 612- 724-8823 Hmong American Partnership 651-495-1557 1075 Arcade St., St. Paul Transforming Generations 651-756-1579 2356 University Av W., Suite 230, St. Paul For the East African community: Pillsbury United Communities 612-302-3400 3650 Fremont Av. N, Minneapolis For the Latino/Hispanic community: Esperanza United 24-hour bilingual crisis line: 651-772-1611 For the LGBTQ+ community: OutFront Minnesota Anti-Violence helpline: call 800-800-0350 or email AVP@outfront.org 2446 University Av. W, Suite 112, St. Paul Transforming Generations 651-756-1579 2356 University Av W., Suite 230, St. Paul For the Native community: Minneapolis American Indian Center 612-879-1700 1530 East Franklin Av., Minneapolis Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center 612-728-2000 2300 15th Av. S, Minneapolis Women of Nations Crisis hotline: 651-251-1609

cost us at least £72million - a figure which could have funded more than 2,000 nurses. The astronomical cost of the royally extravagant big day, revealed in official figures, has sparked outrage. Policing the ceremony set us back £21.7m, while a further £50.3m was racked up by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The money could have instead funded 2,057 nurses based on an average salary of £35,000 to help support our struggling NHS. And a further 1,107 newly qualified doctors on £65,000 could have been hired. More than 27m free school meals could have also been provided to the country’s poorest children at £2.65 each. The coronation ceremony in May 2023 was attended by dignitaries from around the world, and a star-studded concert took place at Windsor Castle the following night. The Government described the coronation as a “once-in-a-generation moment” that enabled the “entire country to come together in celebration”. But the reality is that only 20m watched on telly. Anti-monarchy campaign group Republic, called the coronation as an “obscene” waste of taxpayers’ money. Republic CEO Graham Smith said: “I would be very surprised if £72m was the whole cost. “It’s a huge amount of money to spend on one person’s parade when there was no obligation whatsoever in the constitution or in law to have a coronation, and when we were facing cuts to essential services. “It was a parade that Charles insisted on at huge expense to the taxpayer. “And this is on top of the huge inheritance tax bill he didn’t [have to] pay, on top of the £500m-a-year cost of the monarchy. “It was an extravagance we simply didn’t have to have. “It was completely unnecessary and a waste of money in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis in a country that is facing huge amounts of child poverty. “When kids are unable to afford lunches at school, to spend over £70m on this parade is obscene.”David Coote will not appeal against the termination of his contract by referees’ body PGMOL, the PA news agency understands. Coote was sacked earlier this month after the emergence of a video in which he made derogatory remarks about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp. Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) said that a thorough investigation had concluded he was “in serious breach of the provisions of his employment contract, with his position deemed untenable”. “Supporting David Coote continues to be important to us and we remain committed to his welfare,” PGMOL’s statement on December 9 added. Coote had the right to appeal against the decision but PA understands the Nottinghamshire referee has decided not to. The video which triggered PGMOL’s investigation into Coote’s conduct first came to public attention on November 11. In it, Coote is asked for his views on a Liverpool match where he has just been fourth official, and describes them as “s***”. He then describes Klopp as a “c***”, and, asked why he felt that way, Coote says the German had “a right pop at me when I reffed them against Burnley in lockdown” and had accused him of lying. “I have got no interest in speaking to someone who’s f****** arrogant, so I do my best not to speak to him,” Coote said. Later in the video, Coote again refers to Klopp, this time as a “German c***”. The Football Association opened its own investigation into that video, understood to be centred on that last comment and whether Coote’s reference to Klopp’s nationality constituted an aggravated breach of its misconduct rules. The investigation by PGMOL which led to Coote’s contract being terminated is also understood to have looked at another video which appeared to show Coote snorting a white powder, purportedly during Euro 2024 where he was one of the assistant VARs for the tournament. European football’s governing body UEFA also appointed an ethics investigator to look into the matter.Shareholders throw in the towel in lawsuit over Kalani’s backing of Diana Containerships

How to choose Good Quality Automatic Protein Ball MachinesFREE primary school breakfast clubs will start next year - giving parents extra childcare as headteachers sign up for the pilot scheme. Schools will be able to sign up for the clubs from Wednesday - with 750 set to be picked for a year-long pilot starting in April. 1 Free primary school breakfast clubs will start next year Credit: Getty Parents can get an extra half hour of childcare at the start of the day under the pilot. And youngsters will get a healthy and filling breakfast to start the school day. Chancellor Rachel Reeves tripled funding for the clubs to £33billion in last month's Budget. The extra cash covers equipment and staffing for schools trying out the scheme. Read More UK News FACE OF EVIL Monster who stabbed ex to death smirks in mugshot as he's convicted of murder 'WICKED BEYOND BELIEF' Mum jailed after keeping her baby in a drawer for almost three years Free breakfast clubs will be rolled out at primary schools across the country after the pilot ends in 2026. Once the clubs get started, more than 4.6million youngsters will be eligible for school breakfasts. One in eight state schools currently offer free breakfast clubs in a scheme limited to disadvantaged areas. Schools minister Stephen Morgan told the Mirror: "We're committed to breaking the link between background and opportunity. Most read in The Sun HISTORY MAKER Ex-Scotland women coach 'lands key role at Prem club' working with MALE stars ROAD CAM WARNING New speed cameras kick in for 30 WEEKS on major Scots motorway THIS IS THE STRIFE Amy Macdonald slams BBC's Scottish football coverage in X-rated blast FAMILIAR FACE Celtic hero set for shock Rangers UEL start - five years from last Ibrox game "The first step towards that, we believe, is investing in breakfast clubs in every primary school. "Breakfast clubs make a huge difference in terms of behaviour, attainment and attendance." The scheme will only be introduced in England, as education is a devolved matter. Youngsters at state primary schools in Wales can already get free breakfasts. The Scottish government has also pledged to bring in free breakfast clubs in all primaries. London mayor Sadiq Khan has also launched a scheme giving free school dinners to all primary pupils.