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Support Independent Arts Journalism As an independent publication, we rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. If you value our coverage and want to support more of it, consider becoming a member today . Already a member? Sign in here. Support Hyperallergic’s independent arts journalism for as little as $8 per month. Become a Member How often do you think of music when viewing a visual artwork — a painting, photograph, or collage mounted and framed? Scholar Nikki A. Greene’s new book, Grime, Glitter, and Glass: The Body and the Sonic in Contemporary Black Art , explores this juxtaposition, putting the visual into conversation with the aural and the tactile. Fittingly, the book’s structure follows the five main components of a song’s composition: “Prelude,” “Verse One,” “Verse Two,” “Verse Three,” and “Coda.” Greene focuses each verse on a single artist — Renée Stout, Radcliffe Bailey, and María Magdalena Campos-Pons, respectively — and dissects specific works in terms of musicality and sonic resonance as much as visual aesthetic. While the focus seems narrow, each verse does not rest with just one artist. Instead, it ambitiously presents the artist’s particular regional context of Black art, music, and people at large. In order to delve into Stout, for example, Greene frames the realities of the United States mid-Atlantic throughout the 20th century. For Bailey, the American South; for Campos-Pons, Cuba and Caribbean diasporic relations to the US. Thus each chapter blends mini-artist biographies with a socio-political historical account, mapping out a lush and generative artistic family tree. When writing about Stout, Greene references Betye Saar. Much of Campos-Pons ’s chapter is dedicated to Carrie Mae Weems. Bailey’s chapter is dotted with connections to Romare Bearden, David Hammons, Todd Gray, and director Barry Jenkins among others. Get the latest art news, reviews and opinions from Hyperallergic. Daily Weekly Opportunities And then, of course, there’s the music. Complete with an accompanying playlist , Greene maps sonic affect by relating artistic intention to musical artists, identifying musical influences for visual work, and highlighting actual music within work and performances. In “Verse One,” Greene compares Stout’s use of the physical form and the provocation of Black feminine sexuality in sculpture to that of funk and rock pioneer Betty Davis . For both artists, she draws out the ways in which defiance is often marked by stigma and society’s delayed understanding. “Verse Two” sees a more abstracted effort to explore Bailey’s mixed-media work within the dual reality of Black excellence and anti-Black violence demonstrated by the South, where the late artist was based. Greene first details the music video for hip-hop group Arrested Development’s “Tennessee” (1992) in which Bailey appears, drawing a line to jazz greats Miles Davis (invoking his aforementioned ex-wife Betty) and Sun Ra. “Verse Two” feels slightly unwieldy and disjointed, perhaps due to Greene’s effort to outline the weight of Black masculinity and shine with which these artists wrestle. More successfully, Campos-Pons’s “Verse Three” tackles the Western lack of recognition of Black validity: in contributions to art, in the power and gift of Black women, in Cuba’s struggle for autonomy, and more. Greene brings in saxophonist Neil Leonard’s heavily researched compositions for Campos-Pons’s work, such as the performance piece Identified (2016), connecting the dots with late Afro-Cuban singer Celia Cruz’s distinctive use of sugar — ¡Azucar! — as a claim of feminine, Black, and Afro-Caribbean power. For all its feats, this book is ultimately a scholarly work and occasionally veers into academic language. The coda, in particular, is a possibly too-dense display of social theories and observations from Greene. But while the style demands some additional effort from the reader, it also means that the numerous Black names in the book — of both visual and musical artists — are now forever published and etched into the record of increasingly interdisciplinary approaches to creative fields. Sun Ra’s Afrofuturistic jazz does interact with Romare Bearden’s collage style, which in turn impacts Bailey’s glittering “Pullman” heart. Exploring the sonic grime via funk, glitter via shine, and glass via colonial histories of Black contemporary art through these selected artists, Greene adds a novel component to Black American cultural critique. Grime, Glitter, and Glass: The Body and the Sonic in Contemporary Black Art (2024) by Nikki A. Greene is published by Duke University Press and is available online and through independent booksellers. We hope you enjoyed this article! Before you keep reading, please consider supporting Hyperallergic ’s journalism during a time when independent, critical reporting is increasingly scarce. Unlike many in the art world, we are not beholden to large corporations or billionaires. Our journalism is funded by readers like you , ensuring integrity and independence in our coverage. We strive to offer trustworthy perspectives on everything from art history to contemporary art. 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Syria's new transitional prime minister on Tuesday said it was time for "stability and calm" in the country, two days after longtime president Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels in a lightning offensive. The rebels appointed Mohammad al-Bashir as the transitional head of government to run the country until March 1, a statement said. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged all nations to support an "inclusive" political process in Syria, saying the United States would eventually recognise a government if it meets such standards. "Now it is time for this people to enjoy stability and calm," Bashir told Qatar's Al Jazeera television in his first interview since being appointed. A senior official told US broadcaster NBC that Assad was in Moscow, after he fled Syria as an Islamist-led rebel alliance swept into Damascus on Sunday, ending five decades of brutal rule by his clan. Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the Islamist leader who headed the rebel offensive, had announced talks on a transfer of power and vowed to pursue former senior officials responsible for torture and war crimes. Jolani on Tuesday sought to allay fears over how Syria would be ruled, telling British broadcaster Sky News that Syria was "exhausted" by war and would not be heading back into one. "Syria will be rebuilt... The country is moving towards development and reconstruction. It's going towards stability," he said. "People are exhausted from war. So the country isn't ready for another one and it's not going to get into another one." His group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, is rooted in Syria's Al-Qaeda branch and is proscribed by many Western governments as a terrorist organisation, though it has sought to moderate its image. Blinken said the future government of Syria should be "credible, inclusive and non-sectarian". Laying out US priorities, Blinken said the new government must "uphold clear commitments to fully respect the rights of minorities" and allow the flow of humanitarian assistance. The United States wanted the next government to "prevent Syria from being used as a base for terrorism", he added. Although they no longer hold any territory in Syria, the jihadists of the Islamic State group remain active. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said IS fighters killed 54 government troops after capturing them as they fled across the vast Syrian desert. The UN envoy for Syria said the groups that forced Assad to flee must transform their "good messages" into actions on the ground. "They have been sending messages of unity, of inclusiveness," Geir Pedersen said. "What we need not to see is... that this is not followed up in practice in the days and the weeks ahead of us," he added. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned of the risks of sectarian violence and a resurgence of extremism. "We must avoid a repeat of the horrific scenarios in Iraq, Libya and Afghanistan." Syria's nearly 14-year civil war killed 500,000 people and forced half the country to flee their homes, millions of them finding refuge abroad. Jolani, who now uses his real name Ahmed al-Sharaa, vowed: "We will not hesitate to hold accountable the criminals, murderers, security and army officers involved in torturing the Syrian people." The fall of Assad has sparked a frantic search by families of the tens of thousands of people held in his security services' jails and detention centres. As they advanced towards Damascus, the rebels released thousands of detainees, but many more remain missing. Syria's White Helmet rescuers on Tuesday called on Russia to pressure Assad into providing maps of secret jails and lists of detainees as they race against time to release prisoners. A large crowd gathered Monday outside Saydnaya jail, synonymous with the worst atrocities of Assad's rule, to search for relatives, many of whom had spent years in captivity, AFP correspondents reported. "I'm looking for my brother, who has been missing since 2013. We've looked everywhere for him, we think he's here, in Saydnaya," said 52-year-old Umm Walid. Crowds of freed prisoners wandered the streets of Damascus, many maimed by torture, weakened by illness and emaciated by hunger. The United Nations said whoever ended up in power in Syria must hold Assad and his lieutenants to account. UN investigators who for years have been gathering evidence of horrific crimes called Assad's ouster a "game-changer" because they will now be able to access "the crime scene". While Syrians were celebrating Assad's ouster, the country now faces enormous uncertainty, and it is unclear whether the dreams of democracy so many sacrificed their lives for will be realised. Further complicating prospects, the Israeli military said it had conducted hundreds of strikes on Syria over the past two days. Pedersen, the UN special envoy for Syria, called on Israel to stop. "We are continuing to see Israeli movements and bombardments into Syrian territory. This needs to stop," he said. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Syria's new rulers that he would respond "forcefully" if they allow "Iran to re-establish itself in Syria, or permits the transfer of Iranian weapons or any other weapons to Hezbollah". Lebanon's Hezbollah meanwhile said it hoped that Syria's new rulers would "take a firm stand against Israeli occupation, while preventing foreign interference in its affairs". The Britain-based Observatory said Israeli strikes had "destroyed the most important military sites in Syria". The monitor said the strikes targeted weapons depots, naval vessels and a research centre that Western governments suspected of having links to chemical weapons production. Israel, which borders Syria, also sent troops into the UN-patrolled buffer zone east of the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights. Israel backer the United States said the incursion must be "temporary", after the United Nations said Israel was violating the 1974 armistice. The Israeli defence minister said the military had orders to "establish a sterile defence zone free of weapons and terrorist threats in southern Syria, without a permanent Israeli presence." bur-ser/jsa/Let’s face it, the ultra-rich have it pretty rough these days. How are the millionaires and billionaires of the world expected to choose what exclusive limited-run special edition cars to add to their collections? Those folks really just can’t catch a break, because now Mercedes-AMG’s first Mythos series model, the windshield-less PureSpeed , is ready to take on the world after being revealed as a prototype earlier this year. 250 of the SL-based PureSpeed will be built, and while Mercedes still hasn’t told the world how much money each one will cost, it’s bound to have a lot of zeroes in its price tag. Mercedes unveiled the PureSpeed concept earlier this year at the Monaco Grand Prix, and the official production model thankfully doesn’t look much different. This time Mercedes chose the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to unveil the production car, and there’s logic to the model’s F1 debut. Like every single Formula 1 car since 2018, the PureSpeed may not have a windshield, roof, or A-pillar, but it does have a Halo system to protect occupants in the event of a crash. The PureSpeed’s Halo is oriented differently than in F1 cars, as it bisects the two seats and extends from the firewall straight back between the two rigid roll bars behind each seat. The Halo in the PureSpeed also features ambient lighting on the underside, which must look awesome, but sadly there are no photos that show it. What does it all add up to? A truly unique design that looks like no other car on the road, even when put against other windshield-free supercars. For a special edition car that’s a tribute to racing, the PureSpeed ought to have serious performance chops, and while it does, it’s not much different from a normal SL63 . It uses AMG’s twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8, producing 577 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque, paired with a 9-speed transmission that feeds torque to all four wheels. Mercedes-AMG claims the PureSpeed will go from 0 to 62 mph in 3.6 seconds and on to a top speed of 195 mph. In today’s crazy world, those numbers are solid if not all that impressive, but the proletariat won’t be able to ogle you very well if you’re driving too fast so who cares. Also, certainly that top speed is only really achievable with a helmet on. Mercedes-AMG CEO Michael Schiebe says the PureSpeed is “the most direct way to experience performance and fun at the wheel,” though, so it ought to be good. A symphony of electronic and mechanical wizardry come together to keep the PureSpeed on the road, including semi-active hydraulic roll stabilization, ceramic composite brakes with six-piston front calipers, rear-axle steering, an extendible rear spoiler, and underbody aero that creates a Venturi effect to reduce lift at the front axle. Each car comes with two aerodynamically optimized helmets specially made for the PureSpeed that include a smartphone-compatible intercom system to allow driver and passenger to communicate with each other, listen to music or make calls. An available two-tone paint scheme is a tribute to past race cars, and the PureSpeed’s interior features unique performance bucket seats and a two-tone steering wheel to bring some visual flair. And what’s a limited production model without a fancy clock? Buyers can rest easy knowing that IWC Schaffhausen designed an ornate, custom-made analogue clock that sits atop the center of the dashboard. There will only be 250 Mercedes-AMG PureSpeeds produced, and neither pricing nor expected availability dates have been announced yet. It is the first model in Mercedes-Benz’s limited production Mythos series of cars, which means we have more special edition models to look forward to from the three-pointed star. Daring designs like the PureSpeed are important as they keep automakers on their toes and push the limits of what’s possible, and it’s encouraging to see more F1 technology integrated into road cars, especially lifesaving technology like the Halo system.
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Please enable JavaScript to read this content. Martha Karua has littered her memoires with nuggets of wisdom life has taught her. Among the lessons life has thrown her way is the necessity of listening to the inner voice that is always guiding, and firing us up from within. “It reveals your authentic self, and helps you to stand with courage of your conviction,” she says. The tide, she adds, may be strong, but so too is the resolve of those who choose to go against it. In 2003, the angel of death swooped on Karua and her colleagues in Busia, as they took to the skies. Today, few remember that she survived a plane crash that killed her cabinet colleague Ahmed Khalif, and the two pilots Sammy Mungai and Abdikadir Kuto. Her friend Wanjiru Kihoro remained in a coma for years, and eventually died from the injuries. After the naming of the Cabinet in 2003, and with the Rainbow euphoria still in the air, the NARC team, especially the Cabinet ministers started holding victory celebrations that came to be known as “homecoming” parties. One such homecoming was in Busia County near the Kenya-Uganda border to celebrate the victory of Mr Moody Awori, the newly appointed Minister for Home Affairs, whom we fondly referred to as Uncle Moody on account of his amiable personality and relatively advanced age. The celebration was slated for Friday, January 23, 2003. We travelled on a chartered flight from Wilson Airport in Nairobi to Busia Airstrip, landing on a dusty and rarely used runway. We had trouble landing due to the large number of people who had thronged the airstrip to meet us and who proved difficult to control. We had to circle the airstrip several times as we waited for the police to push back the surging crowds. We finally landed safely and had a great day at Uncle Moody’s home followed by a victory rally nearby. When time to leave came, we were driven back to the airstrip. Martha Koome and I accompanied the then-long-serving Attorney-General Amos Wako in his car. Mr Wako had requested that we stop by his mother’s house. His mother, a pioneer in nursing and women’s empowerment, had expressed her wish to meet me. I obliged and we had a brief but pleasant chat with Mr Wako’s mother, who has since passed on, bless her soul. From there, Mr Wako suggested we pass by his house briefly, which was along the way, and we again obliged. When we finally arrived at the airstrip, we found our colleagues already on board, waiting for us. I apologised for delaying them but was informed that Labour Minister Ahmed Mohamed Khalif, was yet to arrive. Mr Khalif arrived shortly thereafter, and the crew quickly got the plane ready for takeoff. I distinctly remember the Information Minister, Raphael Tuju, who was on board, asking the pilot if the runway was not too short for the aircraft. The pilot assured us that the plane had a mechanism for accelerated take-off, which he would deploy. Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletter Soon, the engines were revving, and we were ready for take-off. I was seated on the right side of the plane, a few rows from the front, a seat which I jokingly referred to as “first class”. Before take-off, I moved to the second row on the left, immediately behind Mr Khalif, with whom I was engaged in a conversation. I asked why he had kept us waiting in the sweltering heat, and he answered that he had been at a nearby mosque for prayers. In 2003, the angel of death swooped on Martha Karua and her colleagues in Busia, as they took to the skies. [Courtesy] With a light touch, I expressed my hope that he had prayed for us all. He then extended an invitation to me for his own homecoming, which was scheduled for the coming Sunday at his home in Wajir. This was, however, too close to the one for Mr Odinga, the Roads Minister, which was slated for the next day, a Saturday, in Siaya County, more than a thousand kilometres away from Wajir. Our plan as we took off was for the plane to take a detour to Kisumu Airport to drop off those of us who intended to proceed to Mr Odinga’s Bondo home, where his wife Ida had invited us to spend the night. I asked Mr Khalif if he could postpone his homecoming possibly to the following weekend so that we could also attend. “We must take the Rainbow to Wajir, in style,” I remember telling him. Although he was open to the idea of postponement, he indicated that he had to travel to Wajir the following day, nonetheless, to communicate any such postponement. We readied for take-off and as the plane lifted off, I looked behind and told Martha Koome , who was seated behind me on the opposite row: “Madam, take notice we are airborne”. These were the last words I recall before the plane crash. I must have passed out because I do not remember much else after that. I woke up in a hospital bed, unable to lift myself. I was unaware of what had happened or where I was. I then saw a person in green scrubs, and in a very tiny voice, asked him where I was, to which he replied: “Busia”. “What the hell am I doing in Busia?” I shot back groggily. In that instant, the door opened and the Attorney General, Mr Wako, and Dr Mukhisa Kituyi, then Minister for Trade, walked in. At that very moment, it all came back to me. These were the colleagues I had been with before being dropped off at the Busia Airstrip. I remembered being on a plane and realised there must have been an accident. I even remembered that Mr Wako had offered to give us his driver to take us to Kisumu, slightly over an hour away, so that we could stay longer in his house, but I had declined on account of other colleagues accompanying us to Kisumu already having arrived at the airport. “Amos, you should have persuaded me hard enough to go by road”! I remarked to Mr Wako, who remained silent looking at me helplessly. I asked about the other colleagues who had been on board with me and was informed that they were at Busia Hospital, where I was to be transferred. The accident, I would later learn, was devastating. Martha Koome and I could not be initially accounted for because our rescuers took us to the nearest facilities, in my case Tabaka Mission Hospital. For a while, we were feared dead, but there was no trace of the bodies at the scene of the crash. Before the government’s official communication, rumours about “our deaths” had begun to circulate, and some of my constituents were already in mourning. It was a harrowing experience for my family, especially for my children. I later learnt from my sister Esther that upon hearing the news, she and my children hurriedly drove to her office, where they set up a “command centre” from where she hoped to receive and give updates on the situation as it unfolded. To date, I still do not know who took me to Tabaka Mission Hospital, but I know that were it not for the Good Samaritans, I would not have received the life-saving stabilisation and care that I did. The injuries on my head were stitched as a first aid measure to stop the bleeding. I was then transferred to Busia Hospital, where the rest of the injured were, to await the arrival of a rescue plane from Nairobi. We were all lying on stretchers in a corridor, in the company of well-wishers I asked Dr Mukhisa Kituyi, to call my sister Esther. In the confusion, however, I ended up giving him my number instead of hers! Eventually, I was able to call Esther and tell her I was alive and in hospital. I requested her to convey the message to my parents and children. I also asked her to organise for my insurer, Africa Air Rescue (AAR) Air Ambulance to come for me. In the end, two flights came for us, one from the government and another from AAR. On the flight to Nairobi, I simply could not stop talking. For some reason, I feared that if I did, I would die. I later learnt that I had been injected with morphine to ease the pain, which had left me incredibly hyper. I knew I had serious injuries because I could not lift myself. I was motionless but alert and talking non-stop. While at the Busia Hospital, I was informed that our two pilots and Mr Khalif had sadly perished in the crash. However, the enormity of the sad news did not hit me until days later. I have no recollection of where we landed once in Nairobi or being transported to the Nairobi Hospital in an ambulance. It felt like we had landed at the hospital, where I was immediately wheeled into a ward. I remember seeing people lining up the corridors as I was being wheeled in. I saw my children and asked them to go home and sleep because they had school to attend. I expressed concern about seeing my good friend Wairimu Thande that she would be driving to her home in Limuru on the outskirts of Nairobi late at night. Clearly, I was out of touch with reality and did not appreciate the enormity of the situation or how traumatised all these people were. When I later saw my photograph in the media, with blood all over my face, hair and clothes, I got to understand what a terrifying sight I must have been. Following treatment at the Nairobi Hospital, my recovery was fast. On the fourth day of hospitalisation, I addressed the press at the hospital to reassure the public that all was well. As I left the hospital to continue my recovery at home, I requested to be taken to see my friend Dr Wanjiru Kihoro, who was still in a coma at the hospital. I would, thereafter, visit her as regularly as I could, initially at the Nairobi Hospital and later at Kenyatta National Hospital to where she had been transferred. As a colleague, friend, and survivor of the plane crash, I felt I had a responsibility to check on her and her family, who remained by her bedside throughout her hospitalisation. Dr Kihoro had been part of the movement for change and had done tremendous work in sourcing financial support for the NARC campaign as well as managing the women’s kitty that Martha Koome and I had mobilised for the women aspirants. Additionally, she led the mobilisation of funds from friends abroad, including a neighbouring government, taking the risk of transporting the funds to Nairobi by road. Dr Kihoro was a great team player, and her efforts were well appreciated by President Kibaki. She had hoped to lobby for an appointment as Kenya’s ambassador to Brussels, but unfortunately, her dream never came to be. I kept the Cabinet apprised of her progress, with President Kibaki, Uncle Moody and Mr Odinga always expressing their deepest concern and hope for her recovery. Uncle Moody especially felt indebted, given that we were his guests when the crash occurred. He always came through when called upon to assist. A master planner, Dr Kihoro was not only large but also in her actions and her heart. Her subsequent death in 2006, after over three years in a coma, robbed her family of a key pillar and the country of a brilliant mind and a patriot. While still at the Nairobi Hospital, I learnt that President Kibaki had suffered a stroke and was admitted to the same hospital. He got better and was discharged ahead of us. We never got to meet him while there but would later learn the stroke had taken a heavy toll on him, for which he needed considerable time to recuperate. As a result, we did not hold Cabinet meetings for close to six months. The plane crash and President Kibaki’s stroke jolted the nation from a carnival mood to a somber mood. The book was published with support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation Regional Office, South Africa. It is available in all leading bookshops.
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks rode their dominant defense to a big win over a division rival to vault into first place in the NFC West. No, it isn’t 2013. These are the 2024 Seahawks, who, after struggling mightily against the run earlier this season, held the visiting Arizona Cardinals to 49 rushing yards in Sunday's 16-6 victory . The defensive line kept Kyler Murray under consistent pressure thanks to a dominant performance from Leonard Williams, the secondary flew around to smack away passes, and safety Coby Bryant scored on a 69-yard pick-6. Sunday's defensive performance was reminiscent of the Seahawks of a decade ago and a promising sign that first-year coach Mike Macdonald’s system is starting to click. Macdonald, who coordinated Baltimore's NFL-best defense last year, was leading one of the worst rush defenses in the league earlier this season. But Seattle consistently stuffed the Cardinals, who came in as the fifth-best running team in the league at 149.4 yards per game. “Three games in a row now we played pretty decent on defense,” Macdonald said. “There is an expectation and standard here throughout the course of our Seahawks history that we’re trying to live up to and build on. So that’s the idea.” At 6-5, the Seahawks drew even with the Cardinals in the tightly bunched division. The teams play each other again in two weeks at Arizona. Last month's trade for linebacker Ernest Jones IV has clearly paid off. Seattle hasn't allowed a running back to rush for more than 79 yards since its Week 8 loss to Buffalo, which was Jones' first game in a Seahawks uniform. He has led the team in tackles in every game he's played and has helped resurrect the run defense. The Seahawks' run game continues to underperform. Seattle got 65 yards on the ground Sunday, with the Cardinals holding Kenneth Walker III to 41 yards on 16 attempts. Zach Charbonnet had 22 yards on six carries. Walker hasn’t topped 100 yards since Week 1. Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb needs to think of something different to get the running backs involved. Williams single-handedly disrupted the Cardinals with 2 1/2 sacks, four quarterback hits, three tackles for loss and one pass defensed. “I thought he was dominant,” Macdonald said. “I knew he played great and then I looked at the stat line and he played out of his mind.” The Seahawks finished with five sacks, seven quarterback hits, five tackles for loss and six pass deflections against the Cardinals, shutting down a team that had averaged 29.3 points over its previous three games. Geno Smith finished with 254 yards passing and a touchdown, but he threw another momentum-stalling interception. Smith was picked off on a third-and-6 play on the Arizona 18-yard line at the start of the fourth quarter, ending an 11-play, 73-yard drive. Smith has an NFL-most 12 interceptions this season, more than in either of his previous two seasons as the Seahawks' full-time starter. “That was a huge drive for us. ... Obviously made a terrible mistake down there, something I got to clean up,” Smith said. “But it was a big drive. We wanted to put the game ahead at least two scores.” The offensive line has contributed to the problem. Guard Anthony Bradford left with an ankle injury, and the line struggled to protect Smith, who was sacked five times. Macdonald said Bradford is expected to miss next week's game. 77 — Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the team with six catches for 77 yards and a touchdown, marking the fourth consecutive game that Smith-Njigba has led the team in receptions. He topped 100 yards receiving in the previous two games. “He’s getting open,” Smith said. “He’s catching the ball. He’s doing a great job in the screen game. All-around great player. I just think the way that teams are playing us coverage-wise, I feel like it’s the ultimate sign of respect.” The Seahawks play at the struggling New York Jets on Sunday. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflEquipment issue pauses sale of some espresso, hot chocolate at McDonald's CanadaTrump selects longtime adviser Keith Kellogg as special envoy for Ukraine and Russia
Experience the chaos, brutality and intrigue of the realistic world of the late Middle Ages.Henry, a young man seeking justice for his murdered parents, embarks on an epic adventure where his conscience, morality and integrity are put to the ultimate test.As blood feuds and political conspiracy unfold, Henry's choices will shape his destiny. Fortune favours the brave – but every decision has a price.Kingdom Come: Deliverance II arrives February 4, 2025 on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.
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Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick for intel chief, faces questions on Capitol Hill amid Syria falloutSen. Josh Hawley rips into the executives representing major airlines. FIRST ON FOX: Airlines could be barred from offering employee "bounties" or incentives tied to extra airline amenity fees and ban "discriminatory" pricing under a new bill introduced Tuesday by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo. Hawley's bill, called the End Airline Extortion Act, would ban airlines from providing incentives, bonuses or other payments to employees, contractors or representatives for charging passengers additional fees for services such as baggage, seat selection or other optional amenities as a condition of boarding a flight. " Airline companies treat their customers like cattle," Hawley told Fox News Digital in a statement. "It's offensive." JOSH HAWLEY SCOLDS AIRLINE EXECUTIVES FOR PUTTING AMERICANS THROUGH A 'HORRIBLE' FLYING EXPERIENCE Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta/File) The legislation also seeks to eliminate "discrimination" in fare pricing or ancillary fees based on protected characteristics, including disability status and familial status, as well as other traits covered under existing federal aviation anti-discrimination laws. Airlines would still be permitted to offer free or reduced fares for minor children. "They charge flyers different prices for the same flights, and sometimes different prices for bags and carry-ons," Hawley said. "Now they're paying their employees bounties to harass customers trying to get on the plane. It's wrong. And frankly, it needs to be illegal." HAWLEY SAYS MAYORKAS, WRAY ‘ABSOLUTELY’ SKIPPED SENATE HEARING DUE TO LAKEN RILEY VERDICT, CALLS FOR SUBPOENAS (CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images/File) The bill comes as Hawley grilled airline executives last week, arguing their service has been a "disaster" for the American people. During a Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, senior executives from American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines were questioned about their companies increasing fees on customers. "I mean, you guys do appreciate that flying on your airlines is a disaster, don't you?" the senator said. "I'm slightly amazed by the general attitude of all of you here. Flying on your airlines is horrible. It's a terrible experience. I mean, I say this as a father of three young children, but I can't tell you ... nobody enjoys flying in your airlines. It's a disaster." AIR TRAVELER WARNS FLYERS NOT TO PLACE LAPTOPS IN THIS COMMON SPOT, PROMPTING SOCIAL MEDIA USERS TO REACT Sen. Josh Hawley (Jon Michael Raasch/Fox News Digital/File) CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP After the hearing, the chair of the subcommittee, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., told reporters that outrage at the airlines is bipartisan. "The fury and frustration on both sides of the aisle was pretty dramatic," he said. Fox News Digital's Alexander Hall contributed to this report. Jamie Joseph is a writer who covers politics. She leads Fox News Digital coverage of the Senate.
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Inside the quirky 'Teletubbies house' that's hit the market for £1.2million... can you guess what it used to be? By ED HOLT Updated: 16:53 EST, 25 November 2024 e-mail View comments A quirky 'teletubbies house' is on the market for just over £1million. The grassy-covered three-bed home is not in Teletubbyland but instead can be found in the West Yorkshire village of Burley in Wharfedale close to the picturesque spa town of Ilkley. On the market for £1,250,000, the detached home is the ideal abode for a family looking to move close to nearby Leeds - which is just 20 minutes away by train - while also looking for a house with a bit of character. The distinctive property boasts a stunning open plan interior all situated on the ground floor. This includes a kitchen-diner, a living room, a sitting room and two bathrooms. Its patio doors open out into a stunning, perfectly manicured, garden with the Yorkshire countryside right on your doorstep. But despite its unusual shape the building is not a new build home and is in fact much older than its modern design might suggest. The grassy-covered three-bed home is not in Teletubbyland but instead can be found in the West Yorkshire village of Burley in Wharfedale close to the picturesque spa town of Ilkley On the market for £1,250,000, the detached home is the ideal abode for a family looking to move close to Leeds - which is just 20 minutes away by train - while also looking for a house with a bit of character Its patio doors open out into a stunning, perfectly manicured, garden with the Yorkshire countryside right on your doorstep The house has been converted from what was a former Victorian reservoir which had been left unoccupied for decades. As recently as 2008, the reservoir was nothing more than a grassy-overgrown mount but after it was meticulously restored by the current owners it was transformed into the beautiful property it is today. Read More EXCLUSIVE Three-bed home for sale for £90,000 - but the inside gives 'designer interior' a whole new meaning The listing with estate agents Carter Jonas says: 'The sale of The Old Reservoir offers a unique opportunity to acquire a signature residence rarely available on the open market originally a former reservoir dating back to the early Victorian era. 'Only recently however, the current owners have carried out an extensive programme of sympathetic restoration to an exceptionally high and luxurious standard designed by award winning Faye Robinson Interiors, maintaining the character features of the original structure combined with the requirements of modern day eco-friendly living. 'The initial external appearance completely belies the simply stunning, light spacious open plan living space all arranged over just one level.' Speaking of the area, the estate agent continued: 'Burley in Wharfedale is a pretty and much sought after village, almost equidistant from Ilkley and Otley both offering a wide variety of facilities.' The distinctive property boasts a stunning open plan interior all situated on the ground floor. This includes a kitchen-diner, a living room, a sitting room and two bathrooms But despite its unusual shape the building is not a new build home and is in fact much older than its modern design might suggest The property has gone viral on social media with many people praising it for its unique style. After sharing the Zoopla listing on Reddit, one user said: 'Fancy living in a Victorian reservoir?.' In repsonse many users praised the buildings unique design and also likened it to the Teletubbies home. Meanwhile another user, named @Professional-Box2853, said: 'I think this was a Grand Designs project.' Leeds Share or comment on this article: Inside the quirky 'Teletubbies house' that's hit the market for £1.2million... can you guess what it used to be? e-mail Add comment More top stories
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert is dealing with an ankle injury for the second time this season. The Chargers quarterback did not practice Wednesday as Los Angeles began preparations for its game Sunday against Tampa Bay. Herbert injured his left ankle during the first quarter of last Sunday's 19-17 loss at Kansas City. Herbert said Wednesday that the injury occurred during a 7-yard scramble on third down during the opening drive. Television cameras showed him grimacing and walking slowly to the sideline after the play. “It was difficult to play with," he said. "It was one of those things where we limited some of the runs out of the pocket. I didn't feel great, but it was one of those things to play through.” Herbert's left leg was later bruised after taking a hard hit from linebacker Nick Bolton during the second quarter. Herbert missed only one play and completed 21 of 30 passes for 213 yards and a touchdown. “The contusion, I think that is something that is easily recoverable. I'm doing everything I can with the ankle,” Herbert said. “If I felt like I could have practiced at 100% and make sure everyone was able to get full-speed reps, I would have. I didn't think I was able to do that today, so the trainers and I were on the same page.” Herbert suffered a high sprain to his right ankle during the third quarter of a 26-3 win at Carolina on Sept. 15. That limited his mobility and some of the play calls in losses to Pittsburgh and Kansas City the next two games. However, Herbert is not in a walking boot this time, which was the case with the injury earlier in the season. The fifth-year quarterback also said the pain tolerance with his ankle injury is better to deal with compared to the earlier one. “I’d like to see him get treatment and not be on his feet. He will do everything in his power to play on Sunday,” coach Jim Harbaugh said. The Chargers have lost two of their last three, but are the sixth seed in the AFC with an 8-5 record. After facing NFC South-leading Tampa Bay on Sunday, Los Angeles hosts Denver in a Thursday night matchup on Dec. 19 as both teams are vying for a playoff spot. It's the second time in three seasons Herbert is dealing with an injury after a game at Kansas City. In 2022, he fractured rib cartilage after taking a hard hit from Chiefs defensive lineman Michael Danna during the fourth quarter. Herbert missed two weeks during training camp because of an injury to the plantar fascia in his right foot. He also had a torn labrum in his non-throwing shoulder near the end of the 2022 season and two broken fingers last year, including one on his throwing hand that caused him to miss the final four games. Herbert has joined Tom Brady as the only players who have not thrown an interception in 11 straight games with a minimum of 15 attempts in each game. Brady accomplished the feat with New England in 2010. The last time Herbert was picked off was midway through the first quarter on Sept. 15 by Carolina’s Jaycee Horn. Herbert has also gone 335 consecutive pass attempts without an interception, the fifth-longest streak in league history. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
