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Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman, center Tyler Linderbaum and linebacker Roquan Smith missed practice Friday ahead of Monday's game.PSG climb out of the Champions League relegation zone with big win over Red Bull Salzburg - and crown it off with stunning team goal PSG won their first Champions League match since September over in Salzburg Desire Doue finished off a team move five minutes form time to secure 3-0 win LISTEN NOW to It's All Kicking Off! : Why can't Chelsea win the league? They made seven changes and still scored five. Do you think Liverpool could do that? By HARRY BAMFORTH Published: 18:31 EST, 10 December 2024 | Updated: 18:31 EST, 10 December 2024 e-mail View comments Paris Saint-Germain got their Champions League campaign back on track with a comfortable win over struggling Red Bull Salzburg. Luis Enrique's side had not won in Europe since September prior to the match, having gone four matches without victory, their longest winless streak in the competition for nine years. However, the French outfit put themselves back in contention for qualification with a fine display in Austria. Goncalo Ramos fired the visitors ahead on the half-hour mark from close range, in what could be considered the easiest goal of his career to date. Salzburg then made them wait for their second, but 18 minutes from time full-back Nuno Mendes arrowed the ball into the top right-hand corner to give the visitors some breathing space. But PSG saved the best until last as just 12 minutes later they produced a flowing team move which ended up with Desire Doue blasting past Alexander Schlager to cap off a wonderful performance. Desire Doue finished off a sublime team move to secure PSG's 3-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg Nuno Mendes (centre) also scored in PSG's first Champions League victory since September Liquid football 🤤 Stop what you're doing right now and watch this stunning team goal from PSG 🤝 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/yhGbGJMr1J — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) December 10, 2024 The move started in the Parisiens' own box as they moved from back to front with a series of one-touch passes. The ball eventually ended up in the path of speedy full-back Achraf Hakimi, who played a lovely give-and-go before sliding the ball across for Doue toscore his first-ever Champions League goal. Read More PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi makes his position on Luis Enrique clear amid poor European form The victory moved PSG up into 24th place in the table, the final qualifying position for the play-off phase. The French champions have qualified for the round of 16 for 12 consecutive campaigns but could drop back into the relegation zone if Feyenoord claim victory over Sparta Prague by more than three goals on Wednesday. PSG's next Champions League fixture is against Manchester City at the Parc des Princes on January 22. Enrique's side then finish off their group phase with a visit to Stuttgart who have picked up just four points from their first five Champions League matches. Meanwhile, Pep Lijnders' Salzburg fall to 32nd place with just three points to their name. The Austrian side have now conceded the joint-most goals in the competition with Slovan Bratislava, shipping 18 in just six games. Champions League PSG Share or comment on this article: PSG climb out of the Champions League relegation zone with big win over Red Bull Salzburg - and crown it off with stunning team goal e-mail Add comment

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After Juan Soto's megadeal, could MLB see a $1 billion contract? Probably not soon(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Sara Harmouch , American University (THE CONVERSATION) The fall of President Bashar al-Assad has left a critical question: After a half-century of brutal dynastic rule has come to an end, who speaks for Syrians now? One group staking a major claim for that role is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham , which, under the leadership of Abu Mohammad al-Golani, spearheaded the opposition advance that toppled Assad. But what does the group stand for? And who is al-Golani? The Conversation turned to Sara Harmouch , an expert on Islamist militant groups, for answers. What is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham? Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has its roots in the early stages of the Syrian civil war, which began in 2011 as a popular uprising against the autocratic government of Assad. The group originated as an offshoot of the Nusra Front, the official al-Qaida affiliate in Syria. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham was initially recognized for its combat effectiveness and its commitment to global jihadist ideology, or the establishment of strict Islamic rule across the Muslim world. In a shift in 2016, the Nusra Front publicly cut ties with al-Qaida and adopted the new name Jabhat Fateh al-Sham, which means “Front for the Conquest of the Levant.” The following year, it merged with several other factions in the Syrian war to become Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or the “Organization for the Liberation of the Levant.” This rebranding aimed to move away from al-Qaida’s global jihadist agenda, which had limited the group’s appeal within Syria. It allowed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham to focus on issues specific to Syrians, such as local governance, economic issues and humanitarian aid. Despite these changes, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s core ideology continues to be rooted in jihadism, with the primary objective of overthrowing the Assad government and establishing Islamic rule in Syria. Who is al-Golani? How central is he to the group’s success? Abu Mohammed al-Golani was born Ahmed al-Sharaa in 1982 in Saudi Arabia. Al-Golani spent his early years in Damascus, Syria, after his family returned from Saudi Arabia in 1989. His jihadist career began in Iraq, where he joined fighters aligned with al-Qaida after the 2003 U.S.-led invasion . In 2011, under the direction of Iraqi militant and then-al-Qaida in Iraq leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, al-Golani was tasked with establishing the Nusra Front in Syria. The group quickly became a formidable force within the Syrian civil war. It was under al-Golani’s leadership that Hayat Tahrir al-Sham sought to portray itself as pragmatic, less focused on global jihad and more on governance issues in the region of Idlib, Syria’s largest rebel stronghold. This shift in strategy forms part of al-Golani’s effort to transform his national and global image from that of a jihadist leader to a more politically viable figure in Syrian politics. Al-Golani’s shift toward a more pragmatic approach, particularly post-2017, has been crucial in helping Hayat Tahrir al-Sham control territories and assert itself as a regional governing force. His recent moves, like adopting a more moderate persona and engaging in traditional public service, reflect al-Golani’s central role in the military and the political evolution of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham – underpinning the group’s hold on power and its efforts at gaining legitimacy both locally and internationally. How did the group rise to become a major force in Syria? To keep power over the territories it controlled, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham employed a mix of strategies that includes establishing governance systems that could provide stability and services while legitimizing their control in the eyes of local populations. Aiming to expand and take more territory, the group’s leaders concluded that it needed to win over the international community to minimize international opposition and effectively work with the broader Syrian revolutionary movement. This involved working with other actors in Syria, aiming to present a united front that could be more palatable to international observers and potential allies. To do that locally, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham brought many groups within Syria under its control. Regionally and internationally, it reshaped its image through public relations campaigns, such as engaging in social services. Since 2017, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has been the prevailing force in Idlib , which, after government forces retook control of Aleppo in December 2016, emerged as the last major bastion for various rebel groups. Over the years, the group has solidified its control in the region by functioning as a quasi-governmental entity , providing civil services and overseeing local affairs – such as controlling highways and collecting duties on commercial trucking – despite reports of human rights abuses. In recent years, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s propaganda has emphasized protecting Syrian territory and its people from the Assad government. This has helped the group enhance its position among local communities and other rebel groups. In an effort to further burnish its image, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ramped up its public relations efforts, both at home and abroad. For example, it has engaged with international media and humanitarian organizations to negotiate – and film – aid deliveries to the areas it governs. Doing so helped Hayat Tahrir al-Sham gain some local support , positioning itself as a defender of Sunni Muslim interests. Meanwhile, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham bolstered its military capabilities by establishing a military academy, reorganizing its units into a more conventional military structure and creating specialized forces adept at executing coordinated and strategic attacks. The recent advance appears to be proof that this strategy has paid off. What does the US think of the group and al-Golani? The U.S. has long listed al-Golani as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist and the Nusra Front as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. In May 2018, the U.S. State Department expanded this designation to include Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. As a result of these designations, the group and its members face legal restrictions, travel bans, asset freezes and banking restrictions. Additionally, the State Department’s Rewards for Justice program is offering up to US$10 million for information on al-Golani. However, news has been circulating that the U.S. is considering removing the $10 million bounty on the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader, while the United Kingdom is thinking of removing the group from its terror list. What happens if al-Golani emerges as a post-Assad leader? First, we should note that these are very early days, and it remains unclear what Syria will look like post-Assad. But based on my years researching Islamic history and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, I’m willing to venture a few educated guesses. Historically, Islamic empires have used distinct governance frameworks to drive their expansion and administration, which might inform Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s approach to mirroring these successful strategies. First, I think al-Golani is likely to strive for authentic religious leadership, positioning himself as a leader whose personal piety and adherence to Islamic principles align with the religious sentiments of the population at large. This could be complemented by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham emphasizing the role of Sunni Islam in Syria’s state functions and integrating religious legal practices into the nation’s laws. Just as it has established on a localized scale, effective administration might become a cornerstone of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham governance. In Idlib, for example, the group established systems for taxation and community engagement. This is essential for building trust, especially among previously marginalized groups. Additionally, by allowing some autonomy for regions within Syria, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham could mitigate the risk of unrest, balancing strict Islamic law enforcement with Syria’s cultural and ethnic diversity. Overall, should Hayat Tahrir al-Sham under al-Golani try to steer the formation of Syria’s new government, we might expect a governance approach that aims for a blend of traditional Islamic governance and modern statecraft, striving to stabilize and unify the diverse and war-torn country. However, the group’s controversial status and history of militant activities could pose significant challenges in gaining widespread international recognition and internal support. Sections of this article were first published in an article for The Conversation on Dec. 2, 2024. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here: https://theconversation.com/abu-mohammed-al-golani-may-become-the-face-of-post-assad-syria-but-who-is-he-and-why-does-he-have-10m-us-bounty-on-his-head-245612 .

VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Valparaiso hired longtime Marietta coach Andy Waddle as its new football coach, athletic director Laurel Hosmer announced Monday. Waddle is scheduled to be formally introduced on campus Wednesday. He spent the last 12 seasons turning around the Division III program located in Southeastern Ohio. There, he went 55-61 after inheriting a winless team. He led the Pioneers to their first 8-0 start last season and matched the 1920 squad's school record with a 13-game winning streak that started in 2023. In 2024, Marietta made its first postseason appearance since 1973. Waddle went 16-5 over the past two seasons and produced seven winning records over the last eight seasons. The Pioneers had only two winning seasons in the previous 20 years. “I think there is a great group of young men on the (Valparaiso) roster, and we’re excited to invest in those student-athletes and continue to add more high-quality people and football players to the program,” Waddle said of the program located in Indiana's northwest corner. “I think Valpo is not only an outstanding fit for me professionally, but also an outstanding fit for me and my family.” Waddle spent eight seasons working with the defense as an assistant for his alma mater, Wittenberg, where he was an all-conference defensive back. He also has coached at Mansfield University in Pennsylvania and at Maryville College in Tennessee. “His experience building success and winning culture as a head coach, passion for developing student-athletes on and off the field and high character made it clear he was the right leader for our football program,” Hosmer said in a statement. The move comes two weeks after Hosmer announced the school would not give Landon Fox a contract extension after his deal expired. Fox was 21-42 in six seasons at Valparaiso. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

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Let award season styling begin! Zendaya’s longtime stylist, Law Roach, teased that the pair are gearing up for her upcoming awards season red carpet looks should the actress find herself with a handful of nominations. “Whatever it is, and whenever it comes, we’ll be ready,” the self-titled Image Architect coyly told Page Six Style at the 38th Annual Footwear News Achievement Awards at Cipriani South Street in New York City last week. When asked if he can specifically tease anything he has in mind for the star, the “How to Build a Fashion Icon” author replied, “No,” with a laugh and a wink. At the time of the Footwear News Achievement Awards, Roach, 46, pointed out that Zendaya, 28, had not yet been nominated for any upcoming awards. However, the “Euphoria” actress has since been nominated for the 2025 Golden Globe best actress award for her role in “Challengers.” Zendaya is up against Amy Adams (“Nightbitch”), Cynthia Erivo (“Wicked”), Karla Sofía Gascón (“Emilia Pérez”), Mikey Madison (“Anora”), and Demi Moore (“The Substance”) for the honor. “Challengers” is also nominated in the musical or comedy category for best motion picture, best original score and best song. Meanwhile, she’ll be pulling double duty, with “Dune: Part 2” up against “Challengers” for best original score and nabbed nom in the best motion picture drama category. While Roach has become a star in his own right, he has worked extremely closely with Zendaya since she was on the Disney Channel in her teen years. The two have collaborated for more than a decade, cementing both of their places among fashion’s biggest stars. The Emmy winner made a splash earlier this year and over the summer with her back-to-back themed press tours, first going totally out-of-this-world for “Dune: Part Two” and later sporting a myriad of tennis-inspired looks to promote “Challengers” at events around the world. Although Roach hinted that he’ll continue working with Zendaya on the upcoming red carpets circuit, it’s unclear if he’ll be styling anyone else, since he famously announced he was retiring from fashion in March 2023. “My Cup is empty..... thank you to everyone who’ve supported me and my career over the years. Every person that trusted me with their image, I’m so grateful for you all,” he wrote in a since-deleted post on Instagram at the time. “If this business was just about the clothes I would do it for the rest of my life but unfortunately it’s not!” Roach continued. “The politics , the lies and false narratives finally got me! You win ... I’m out.” Since then, he has clarified that he was not “breaking up” with Zendaya , and they “are forever!” “She’s my little sister and it’s real love not the fake industry love,” he wrote via X (formerly Twitter) at the time. Roach has also gone on to dress Celine Dion a handful of times since retirement, but he has not returned to past clients like Priyanka Chopra, Lindsay Lohan or Ariana Grande. The image architect spoke to Page Six Style before presenting the award to A$AP Rocky and Puma for their Collaboration of the Year award the FNAA ceremony –– aka the “Shoe Oscars” –– last week. “I’ve been so lucky to work with Puma ... It’s like giving it away to my family and to my friends,” he told us. Roach attended the star-studded bash alongside Rocky and Rihanna, Martha Stewart, Nicky Hilton, Gabby Thomas, Angel Reese and Brooke Burke, among others.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZEFIRO METHANE CORP. (Cboe Canada: ZEFI) (Frankfurt: Y6B) (OTCQB: ZEFIF) (the “Company”, “Zefiro”, or “ZEFI”) , an environmental services company specializing in methane abatement operations, took numerous steps in 2024 to accelerate the Company’s profitability and commercial momentum. Specifically, Zefiro’s success over the past twelve months can be attributed to its execution of the Company’s strategy to expand its commercial footprint in critical marketplaces across North America and generate industry-leading, American Carbon Registry-approved carbon credits via an expanding, nationwide orphaned oil and gas well plugging operation. By actively advancing numerous strategic initiatives and bolstering its internal infrastructure throughout 2024, Zefiro is poised to remain at the forefront of the environmental services industry and reach yet another slate of notable accomplishments in the year ahead. The Company’s 2024 highlights include: Recording consolidated revenues of USD $32.8 million and a positive adjusted EBITDA (that was doubled over the previous quarter) on the Company’s 2024 year-end earnings report; Facilitating an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Cboe Canada, Inc. stock exchange, with a subsequent listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange . Zefiro's common shares are also now quoted on the OTCQB in the U.S. under the symbol ZEFIF; Expanding the Company’s well plugging operations across the nation, including projects in West Virginia , Pennsylvania , Oklahoma , and Ohio ; Entering into a landmark methane abatement offset market-setting presale agreement with EDF Trading , adding to Zefiro's pipeline of carbon offset pre-sales with the first delivery of offset products set to take place in the new year; Finalizing a number of strategic acquisitions and corporate partnerships, including the whole-sale acquisition of Plants & Goodwin , a Pennsylvania-based oil and gas well plugging operation; Bolstering the Company’s senior leadership team by appointing longtime Wells Fargo executive Mohit Gupta as the Chief Financial Officer and Bain & Company alumnus Richard Walker to serve as Chief Technology Officer; and Featuring at numerous leading industry conferences and events, including UN COP29 , NYC Climate Week , Wall Street Green Summit , Argus Europe Climate Conference , and more. Crew members contracted by Zefiro subsidiary Plants & Goodwin on-site at an Ohio-based well plugging operation in November 2024. Readers using news aggregation services may be unable to view the link provided above. Please access SEDAR+ or the Investors section of the Company’s website for a version of this press release containing links and media. Zefiro Founder and Chief Executive Officer Talal Debs commented, “From our plugging crews completing projects across the country to our expert team of carbon market specialists connecting with customers throughout the world, we have strived to invest in the resources needed to position each of our dedicated team members for success. The string of new milestones that we have been able to achieve over the past twelve months is directly linked to our senior management team’s commitment to that process, and I am incredibly proud that the progress that our team has earned in 2024 will guide our positive commercial momentum well into the future.” Zefiro Chief Financial Officer Mohit Gupta commented, “2024 has been a transformative year for Zefiro, and our ability to garner sustainable, increasing returns for our investors is a direct result of the unwavering dedication and expertise of our entire team. Through consistent execution of our comprehensive, client service-oriented strategy, we have established our position as a market leader, forged a consistent pipeline of project opportunities, and helped more communities safeguard public health.” About Zefiro Methane Corp. Zefiro is an environmental services company, specializing in methane abatement. Zefiro strives to be a key commercial force towards Active Sustainability. Leveraging decades of operational expertise, Zefiro is building a new toolkit to clean up air, land, and water sources directly impacted by methane leaks. The Company has built a fully integrated ground operation driven by an innovative monetization solution for the emerging methane abatement marketplace. As an originator of high-quality U.S.-based methane offsets, Zefiro aims to generate long-term economic, environmental, and social returns. On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Company, ZEFIRO METHANE CORP. “Talal Debs” Talal Debs, Founder & CEO For further information, please contact: Zefiro Investor Relations 1 (800) 274-ZEFI (274-9334) investor@zefiromethane.com For media inquiries, please contact: Rich Myers - Profile Advisors (New York) media@zefiromethane.com +1 (347) 774-1125 Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “seeks”, “believes”, “plans”, “expects”, “intends”, “estimates”, “anticipates” and statements that an event or result “may”, “will”, “should”, “could” or “might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking information including statements regarding: the Company’s intention to reduce emissions from end-of-life oil and gas wells and eliminate methane gas; the Company’s partnerships with industry operators, state agencies, and federal governments; the Company’s expectations for continued increases in revenues and EBITDA growth as a result of these partnerships; the Company’s intentions to build out its presence in the United States; the anticipated federal funding for orphaned well site plugging, remediation and restoring activities; the Company’s expectations to become a growing environmental services company; the Company’s ability to provide institutional and retail investors alike with the opportunity to join the Active Sustainability movement; the Company’s ability to generate long-term economic, environmental, and social returns; and other statements regarding the Company’s business and the industry in which the Company operates. The forward-looking information reflects management’s current expectations based on information currently available and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking information. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed timeframes or at all. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (i) adverse general market and economic conditions; (ii) changes to and price and volume volatility in the carbon market; (iii) changes to the regulatory landscape and global policies applicable to the Company's business; (iv) failure to obtain all necessary regulatory approvals; and (v) other risk factors set forth in its Prospectus dated April 8, 2024 under the heading “Risk Factors”. The Company operates in a rapidly evolving environment where technologies are in the early stage of adoption. New risk factors emerge from time to time, and it is impossible for the Company’s management to predict all risk factors, nor can the Company assess the impact of all factors on Company’s business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ from those contained in any forward-looking information. Forward-looking information in this news release is based on the opinions and assumptions of management considered reasonable as of the date hereof, including, but not limited to, the assumption that general business and economic conditions will not change in a materially adverse manner. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information. The forward-looking information included in this news release is made as of the date of this news release and the Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Statement Regarding Third-Party Investor Relations Firms Disclosures relating to investor relations firms retained by Zefiro Methane Corp. can be found under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca/ . A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/6a438934-f40c-440b-b8a7-af17ae78c414