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ISTANBUL Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that his country struck a plant in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro using a new hypersonic medium-range ballistic missile. Initially, Ukraine’s Air Force claimed that Moscow launched an intercontinental ballistic missile during an attack on the city of Dnipro early in the morning, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also confirmed in a later video address. But, he said that expert evaluations to confirm the exact model of the missile used are underway. “One of the largest and well-known industrial complexes from the Soviet Union, which today produces missile technology and other weapons, was hit in the city of Dnipro in Ukraine,” Putin said in a live video address. Russian Telegram channels earlier in the day said that the attack targeted the plant of Pivdenmash, Ukraine's state-owned aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Dnipro. Indicating that the strike was conducted in response to Ukraine's use of American and British long-range weapons against Russia, Putin said the attack tested a new Russian medium-range missile system named Oreshnik, which he said, in this case, utilized a ballistic missile with "non-nuclear hypersonic" equipment. Putin said such missiles are being developed by Russia in "response to the US plans to produce and deploy intermediate- and shorter-range missiles in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.” The Russian president further said that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which marked its 1,000th day on Tuesday, has gained “elements of a global nature" after Western missiles were used to strike his country over the past two days. He argued that Kyiv's use of long-range Western missiles will not influence the course of its military actions in Ukraine. Putin said the issue of further deploying medium and shorter-range missiles will be decided depending on the actions of the US and its allies, and that Moscow will alert civilians in advance when using systems such as Oreshnik. Russia is entitled to use weapons against military facilities of countries that are using their weapons against Moscow, Putin said, adding that Russia’s response to escalation in Ukraine will be “decisive and in kind.” “I recommend that the ruling elites of those countries that are hatching plans to use their military contingents against Russia seriously think about this,” he added. Ukrainian authorities have yet to confirm whether the Pivdenmash plant was hit during the attack.LONDON (AP) — Arsenal moved up to second place in the Premier League with a 1-0 home win against Ipswich on Friday. Mikel Arteta’s side is six points behind leader Liverpool, which has a game in hand. Second-bottom Ipswich had won two of its last three away games but was up against it from the start at the Emirates. The visitors did not have one touch in the Gunners’ box during the first 45 minutes and, although Ipswich showed signs of life after the break, it was Arsenal which continued to dominate the game, marshaled by Declan Rice in midfield. Kai Havertz got the only goal midway through the first half when he knocked in a cross from Leandro Trossard. Havertz, Rice, Mikel Merino, Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus all had chances but none of them could add to Arsenal’s tally. “It’s so tough, every team is tough to break down," Havertz said. "They fight for each other and at the end we’re very proud for the win.” Arsenal is a point above third-place Chelsea and two points clear of season surprise team Nottingham Forest in fourth. Brighton had most of the chances but could not find the net in a 0-0 draw with Brentford that extended the south coast club’s winless run to six league games. It was a frustrating night for the home side and especially Julio Enciso. The Paraguay striker had a host of opportunities to score but couldn’t make them count. Along with Southampton, Brentford has the worst away record in the league with seven losses and two draws and it was easy to see why in this toothless performance. Brentford had an early goal from Yoane Wissa ruled out for offside and, although it came a bit more into the game in the second half, it failed to pressure Icelandic goalkeeper Hakon Valdimarsson, who made his Premier League debut eight minutes before halftime when Mark Flekken went off with a thigh injury. One bright spot for the home side was the return of winger Solly March. He came on as a late substitute to make his first appearance for Brighton since injuring a knee against Manchester City 14 months ago. The result leaves Brighton in 10th place with 26 points, one spot and two points ahead of the Bees. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerEel chosen as Japan's "Dish of the Year" in 2024
Herbert tosses 3 TD passes and Chargers secure a playoff spot with a 40-7 rout of PatriotsElway said Nix, the sixth passer selected in April's draft, is an ideal fit in Denver with coach Sean Payton navigating his transition to the pros and Vance Joseph's defense serving as a pressure release valve for the former Oregon QB. “We’ve seen the progression of Bo in continuing to get better and better each week and Sean giving him more each week and trusting him more and more to where last week we saw his best game of the year,” Elway said in a nod to Nix's first game with 300 yards and four touchdown throws in a rout of Atlanta. For that performance, Nix earned his second straight NFL Rookie of the Week honor along with the AFC Offensive Player of the Week award. “I think the sky’s the limit," Elway said, “and that’s just going to continue to get better and better.” In a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press, Elway also touted former coach Mike Shanahan's Hall of Fame credentials, spoke about the future of University of Colorado star and Heisman favorite Travis Hunter and discussed his ongoing bout with a chronic hand condition. Elway spent the last half of his decade as the Broncos’ GM in a futile search for a worthy successor to Peyton Manning, a pursuit that continued as he transitioned into a two-year consultant role that ended after the 2022 season. “You have all these young quarterbacks and you look at the ones that make it and the ones that don’t and it’s so important to have the right system and a coach that really knows how to tutelage quarterbacks, and Sean’s really good at that,” Elway said. “I think the combination of Bo’s maturity, having started 61 games in college, his athletic ability and his knowledge of the game has been such a tremendous help for him,'" Elway added. “But also Vance Joseph’s done a heck of a job on the defensive side to where all that pressure’s not being put on Bo and the offense to score all the time.” Payton and his staff have methodically expanded Nix’s repertoire and incorporated his speed into their blueprints. Elway lauded them for “what they’re doing offensively and how they’re breaking Bo into the NFL because it’s a huge jump and I think patience is something that goes a long way in the NFL when it comes down to quarterbacks.” Elway said he hopes to sit down with Nix at some point when things slow down for the rookie. Nix, whose six wins are one more than Elway had as a rookie, said he looks forward to meeting the man who won two Super Bowls during his Hall of Fame playing career and another from the front office. “He’s a legend not only here for this organization, but for the entire NFL," Nix said, adding, "most guys, they would love to have a chat with John Elway, just pick his brain. It’s just awesome that I’m even in that situation.” Orange Crush linebacker Randy Gradishar joined Elway in the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year, something Elway called “way, way overdue.” Elway suggested it's also long past time for the Hall to honor Shanahan, who won back-to-back Super Bowls in Denver with Elway at QB and whose footprint you see every weekend in the NFL because of his expansive coaching tree. Elway called University of Colorado stars Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders “both great athletes." He said he really hopes Sanders gets drafted by a team that will bring him along like the Broncos have done with Nix and he sees Hunter being able to play both ways in the pros but not full time. Elway said he thinks Hunter will be primarily a corner in the NFL but with significant contributions on offense: “He's great at both. He's got great instincts, and that's what you need at corner." It's been five years since Elway announced he was dealing with Dupuytren’s contracture, a chronic condition that typically appears after age 40 and causes one or more fingers to permanently bend toward the palm. Elway's ring fingers on both hands were originally affected and he said now the middle finger on his right hand is starting to pull forward. So, he’ll get another injection of a drug called Xiaflex, which is the only FDA-approved non-surgical treatment, one that he's endorsing in an awareness campaign for the chronic condition that affects 17 million Americans. The condition can make it difficult to do everyday tasks such as shaking hands or picking up a coffee mug. Elway said what bothered him most was “I couldn't pick up a football and I could not imagine not being able to put my hand around a football." AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
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Subscribe today.Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. The 39th president of the United States was a Georgia peanut farmer who sought to restore trust in government when he assumed the presidency in 1977 and then built a reputation for tireless work as a humanitarian. He earned a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Carter died Sunday, coming up on two years after entering hospice care, at his home in Plains, Georgia. At age 52, Carter was sworn in as president on Jan. 20, 1977, after defeating President Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 general election. Carter left office on Jan. 20, 1981, following his 1980 general election loss to Ronald Reagan. Here's the latest: President Joe Biden has scheduled a state funeral in Washington for former President Jimmy Carter on Jan. 9. Biden also declared Jan. 9 as a National Day of Mourning across the U.S. Carter, the longest-lived former president, died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100. Biden also ordered U.S. flags to fly at half-staff for 30 days from Sunday. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday praised Carter for his significant contributions to international peace through the Camp David Accords, the SALT II Treaty and the Panama Canal treaties. “President Carter’s commitment to international peace and human rights also found full expression after he left the presidency,” Guterres said in a statement. "He played a key role in conflict mediation, election monitoring, the promotion of democracy, and disease prevention and eradication. These and other efforts earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 and helped advance the work of the United Nations. “President Carter will be remembered for his solidarity with the vulnerable, his abiding grace, and his unrelenting faith in the common good and our common humanity,” Guterres said. King Charles III joined leaders from around the world in issuing their condolences and sharing their reflections on the former president. “It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of former President Carter," the king said in a public statement. “He was a committed public servant, and devoted his life to promoting peace and human rights. His dedication and humility served as an inspiration to many, and I remember with great fondness his visit to the United Kingdom in 1977." President Joe Biden broke from his family vacation in the U.S. Virgin Islands to remember Carter, recalling his predecessor as a role model and friend. America and the world lost a “remarkable leader” with Carter’s death, Biden said, adding that he had spoken to several of the former president's children and was working with them to formalize memorial arrangements in Washington. Speaking for roughly 10 minutes, Biden remembered Carter as a humanitarian and statesman, someone he couldn't imagine walking past a person in need without trying to help them. He represented “the most fundamental human values we can never let slip away,” Biden said. The president repeatedly praised Carter's “simple decency” and his values, saying some will see him as a man of honesty and humility from a bygone era. “I don’t believe it’s a bygone era. I see a man not only of our time, but for all times,” Biden said. “To know his core, you need to know he never stopped being a Sunday school teacher at that Baptist church in Plains, Georgia.” Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi said on X that Carter's significant role in achieving the peace agreement between Egypt and Israel "will remain etched in the annals of history.” He went on to say Carter's “humanitarian work exemplifies a lofty standard of love, peace, and brotherhood.” Carter will be remembered as “one of the world’s most prominent leaders in service to humanity,” el-Sissi said. President Joe Biden will speak about Carter Sunday evening. The president will make his address from a hotel in St. Croix, from the U.S. Virgin Islands, where he is on a holiday vacation with his family. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter had one of the great love stories and political partnerships in U.S. presidential history. The former president sometimes called his wife, who died Nov. 19. 2023, “Rosie,” which is a good way to remember how her name actually is pronounced. It is “ROSE-uh-lyn,” not, repeat NOT, “RAHZ-uh-lyn.” They were married more than 77 years but their relationship went back even further. Jimmy’s mother, “Miss Lillian,” delivered Eleanor Rosalynn Smith at the Smith home in Plains on Aug. 18, 1927. The nurse brought her eldest child back a few days later to visit, meaning the longest-married presidential couple met as preschooler and newborn. She became his trusted campaign aide and White House adviser, surprising Washington by sitting in on Cabinet meetings. Then they traveled the world together as co-founders of The Carter Center. Most of the nation saw the former president for the last time at Rosalynn Carter’s funeral. Jason Carter is now the chairman of The Carter Center’s board of governors. He said his grandparents “never changed who they were” even after reaching the White House and becoming global humanitarians. He says their four years in Washington were just one period of putting their values into action and that the center his grandparents founded in Atlanta is a lasting “extension of their belief in human rights as a fundamental global force.” Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter traveled the world advocating for democracy and fighting disease, but Jason Carter said they weren’t motivated by pity, or arrogance that a former American president had all the answers — they ventured to remote places because they could “recognize these people.” They too were from “a 600-person village” and understood that even the poorest people “have the power ... the ability ... the knowledge and the expertise to change their own community.” As reaction poured in from around the world, President Joe Biden mourned Carter’s death, saying the world lost an “extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian” and he lost a dear friend. Biden cited Carter’s compassion and moral clarity, his work to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless and advocacy for the disadvantaged as an example for others. Biden said he is ordering a state funeral for Carter in Washington. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is remembering Carter as a man steeped “in devotion to public service and peace.” The California Democrat said in a statement Sunday that Carter was committed to “honoring the spark of divinity within every person,” something she said manifested in “teaching Sunday school in his beloved Marantha Baptist Church, brokering the landmark Camp David Accords to pave the way to peace or building homes with Habitat for Humanity.” Pelosi also said Carter led “perhaps the most impactful post-presidency in history.” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer noted in a post on X the special contribution Carter made by brokering the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt and through his work with the Carter Center. “Motivated by his strong faith and values, President Carter redefined the post-presidency with a remarkable commitment to social justice and human rights at home and abroad,” Starmer said. To commemorate Carter’s death, officials with the Empire State Building said in a post on social media that the iconic New York City landmark would be lit in red, white and blue on Sunday night, “to honor the life and legacy” of the late former president. In a statement issued Sunday, former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama said Carter’s beloved Maranatha Baptist Church “will be a little quieter on Sunday,s” but added that the late former president “will never be far away -- buried alongside Rosalynn next to a willow tree down the road, his memory calling all of us to heed our better angels.” Noting the “hundreds of tourists from around the world crammed into the pews” to see the former president teach Sunday school, as he did “for most of his adult life,” the Obamas listed Carter’s accomplishments as president. But they made special note of the Sunday school lessons, saying they were catalysts for people making a pilgrimage to the church. “Many people in that church on Sunday morning were there, at least in part, because of something more fundamental: President Carter’s decency.” The longest-lived American president died Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care , at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died at 96 in November 2023 , spent most of their lives. “Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia,” The Carter Center said in posting about his death on the social media platform X. It added in a statement that he died peacefully, surrounded by his family. In his 1975 book “Why Not The Best,” Carter said of himself: “I am a Southerner and an American, I am a farmer, an engineer, a father and husband, a Christian, a politician and former governor, a planner, a businessman, a nuclear physicist, a naval officer, a canoeist, and among other things a lover of Bob Dylan’s songs and Dylan Thomas’s poetry.” A moderate Democrat, Carter entered the 1976 presidential race as a little-known Georgia governor with a broad smile, outspoken Baptist mores and technocratic plans reflecting his education as an engineer. After he left office and returned home to his tiny hometown of Plains in southwest Georgia, Carter regularly taught Sunday School lessons at Maranatha Baptist Church until his mobility declined. Those sessions drew visitors from around the world. Former Vice President Al Gore praised Jimmy Carter for living “a life full of purpose, commitment and kindness” and for being a “lifelong role model for the entire environmental movement.” Carter, who left the White House in 1981 after a landslide defeat to Ronald Reagan. concentrated on conflict resolution, defending democracy and fighting disease in the developing world. Gore, who lost the 2000 presidential election to George W. Bush, remains a leading advocate for action to fight climate change. Both won Nobel Peace Prizes. Gore said that “it is a testament to his unyielding determination to help build a more just and peaceful world” that Carter is often “remembered equally for the work he did as President as he is for his leadership over the 42 years after he left office.” During Gore’s time in the White House, President Bill Clinton had an uneasy relationship with Carter. But Gore said he is “grateful” for “many years of friendship and collaboration” with Carter. Former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, remember Carter as a man who lived to serve others. “Hillary and I mourn the passing of President Jimmy Carter and give thanks for his long, good life. Guided by his faith, President Carter lived to serve others — until the very end." The statement recalled Carter's many achievements and priorities, including efforts “to protect our natural resources in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, make energy conservation a national priority, return the Panama Canal to Panama, and secure peace between Egypt and Israel at Camp David." After he left office, the Clinton statement said, Carter continued efforts in "supporting honest elections, advancing peace, combating disease, and promoting democracy; to his and Rosalynn’s devotion and hard work at Habitat for Humanity — he worked tirelessly for a better, fairer world,” the statement said.
Herbert tosses 3 TD passes and Chargers secure a playoff spot with a 40-7 rout of Patriots FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Justin Herbert threw three touchdown passes and the Los Angeles Chargers clinched their second playoff appearance in three seasons with a 40-7 victory over the New England Patriots. The win also secured the fourth postseason appearance in Jim Harbaugh’s five seasons as an NFL coach, adding to the three he made during his stint with tAshe San Francisco 49ers. Herbert finished 26 of 38 for 281 yards to become the third player in NFL history with at least 3,000 passing yards and 20 touchdown passes in each of his first five seasons. The Patriots have lost six straight games, their second such losing streak of the season. They are now 2-14 the last two seasons at home. Dallas' Naji Marshall gets 4-game suspension, Phoenix's Jusuf Nurkic is banned 3 games for fight The NBA has suspended Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall for four games and Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic for three games for their roles in an on-court fight during Friday night’s game. Dallas forward P.J. Washington was suspended for one game. All of the suspensions are without pay. Nurkic was called for an offensive foul while being guarded by Daniel Gafford with 9:02 left in the third quarter before the altercation quickly escalated. Nurkic confronted Marshall before taking an open-handed swing at his head and then Marshall responded with a punch. Washington quickly shoved Nurkic to the ground before the teams were separated. The NBA said Marshall “attempted to further engage Nurkic in a hostile manner in the corridor outside the locker rooms.” Shohei Ohtani to become a father for the 1st time in 2025 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is adding a newcomer to his family lineup. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar has posted on his Instagram account that he and wife Mamiko Tanaka are expecting a baby in 2025. The photo shows the couple's beloved dog, Decoy, as well as a pink ruffled onesie along with baby shoes and a sonogram that is covered by a baby emoji. Ohtani announced in February that he had married Tanaka, a former professional basketball player from his native Japan. The news from the intensely private player stunned Ohtani's teammates and his fans. Eli Manning and Antonio Gates are among the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, former Defensive Players of the Year Luke Kuechly and Terrell Suggs, and prolific tight end Antonio Gates are among the finalists for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. The Hall on Saturday announced the names of the 15 modern-era finalists who advanced from a group of 25 to the final stage of voting. The selection committee will vote next month to pick the class of between three and five modern-era players that will be announced the week of the Super Bowl. Georgia QB Carson Beck announces plan to enter NFL draft after season-ending elbow injury Georgia quarterback Carson Beck has announced his plans to enter the NFL draft, five days after having season-ending elbow surgery. The fifth-year senior made his NFL plans official on social media. Beck suffered a right elbow injury in the first half of the Bulldogs’ 22-19 overtime win over Texas in the Southeastern Conference championship game on Dec. 7. Beck had surgery on Monday to repair his ulnar collateral ligament in the elbow. He is expected to begin throwing next spring. Backup Gunner Stockton will make his first start in the Sugar Bowl against Notre Dame on Wednesday. Victor Wembanyama plays 1-on-1 chess with fans in New York Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday. He even lost a couple of games. Not in basketball, though. Wemby was playing chess. Before the San Antonio Spurs left New York for a flight to Minnesota, Wembanyama put out the call on social media: “Who wants to meet me at the SW corner of Washington Square park to play chess? Im there,” Wembanyama wrote. It was 9:36 a.m. And people began showing up almost immediately. Mavs star Luka Doncic is latest pro athlete whose home was burglarized, business manager says DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is the latest professional athlete whose home has been burglarized. The star guard’s business manager tells multiple media outlets there was a break-in at Doncic’s home Friday night. Lara Beth Seager says nobody was home, and Doncic filed a police report. The Dallas Morning News reports that jewelry valued at about $30,000 was stolen. Doncic is the sixth known pro athlete in the U.S. whose home was burglarized since October. Star NFL quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes of Kansas City and Joe Burrow of Cincinnati are among them. The NFL and NBA have issued security alerts to players over the break-ins. Panthers place 1,000-yard rusher Chuba Hubbard on IR for final 2 games with strained calf CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have shut down leading rusher Chuba Hubbard for the final two games of the season because of a strained calf. He was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Hubbard was limited in practice Friday with a knee injury and was listed as questionable to play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After practice, Hubbard complained of pain and had an MRI, which revealed a grade two calf strain, according to the team. Hubbard ran for 1,195 yards and 10 touchdowns this season. He becomes the third Panthers running back to be placed on injured reserve this season, joining Miles Sanders and rookie Jonathan Brooks. Patriots QB Drake Maye returns to game after evaluation for head injury vs. Chargers FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye has returned to the game after being evaluated for a head injury following a blow to the helmet in the first quarter of New England’s matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. Maye was scrambling near the sideline on third down of the Patriots’ first possession of the game when he was hit by Chargers cornerback Cam Hart. Maye stayed down on the turf for several seconds before eventually getting up and jogging off the field on his own power. He briefly sat on the bench before going to the medical tent and then the locker room. He was replaced by backup Jacoby Brissett in the next series. But Maye returned at the 10:15 mark of the second quarter. Corbin Burnes and Arizona Diamondbacks agree to $210 million, 6-year deal, AP source says PHOENIX (AP) — Corbin Burnes and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $210 million, six-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a successful physical. The 30-year-old Burnes was perhaps the top free agent pitcher on the market after going 15-9 with a 2.92 ERA for Baltimore last season. The Orioles acquired the right-hander in a February trade after he spent his first six major league seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers.
Australian voters have judged Jacqui Lambie to be the nation’s most likeable federal politician, backing the Tasmanian senator ahead of major party leaders in an exclusive new survey. Lambie, an outspoken independent who often rails against the major parties, has a net likeability rating of 14 per cent and is considered one of the most recognisable people in politics. Ups and downs: Lidia Thorpe (left), Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, Jacqui Lambie and Barnaby Joyce. Credit: Michael Howard But voters have ranked Victorian senator Lidia Thorpe as the least likeable in federal politics, giving her a net rating of minus 41 per cent after her protest in Parliament House during the visit of King Charles in October. Thorpe, the Indigenous firebrand who quit the Greens in early 2023 and now sits on the crossbench, has seen her rating deteriorate from minus 29 per cent one year ago. The survey, conducted for this masthead by research company Resolve Strategic, is based on questions to 1606 voters nationwide about whether they have heard of a politician and whether they have a positive, neutral, or negative view of that person. “The most striking feature of this analysis is that there is only one politician with double-digit positive net likeability,” Resolve director Jim Reed said. “There’s nobody to follow, or who inspires or gives hope right now.” Nationals senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has emerged as the second most likeable leader, with a net rating of 8 per cent, reflecting her prominence as the Coalition’s key opponent of the Indigenous Voice in last year’s referendum. She was followed by Liberal senator and former trade minister Simon Birmingham, a party moderate who has chosen to leave politics, and independent senator David Pocock, the former rugby champion who now represents the Australian Capital Territory in parliament. While voters were mildly positive about Birmingham and Pocock, giving them ratings of 7 per cent and 5 per cent respectively, they gave strongly negative views about some of the most recognisable names in politics. Voters gave an equal net rating of minus 13 per cent to two leaders on opposite ends of the political spectrum, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and Greens leader Adam Bandt. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was given a net rating of minus 17 per cent, down from minus 3 per cent one year ago, coinciding with the federal government’s slump in popular support. The prime minister’s result has worsened from his “honeymoon” net likeability of 34 per cent at the end of 2022. His result was eclipsed, however, by the net rating of minus 22 per cent for Nationals MP and former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce, although voters scaled back their dislike from his net result of minus 27 per cent last year. This meant Thorpe was almost twice as unpopular as Joyce. The findings show Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has climbed ahead of other political leaders to post a net rating of zero, better than the result of minus 12 per cent one year ago. More than a dozen politicians shared the “net zero” outcome, including deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley, Nationals leader in the Senate Bridget McKenzie, Education Minister Jason Clare and Industry Minister Ed Husic. Some key members of the Coalition team emerged with positive ratings, albeit with lower levels of name recognition compared with Dutton. Voters gave shadow treasurer Angus Taylor and defence spokesman Andrew Hastie net ratings of 4 per cent. Education spokeswoman Sarah Henderson received a 2 per cent rating. The Resolve Political Monitor was conducted from December 4 to 8 and put questions to 1606 respondents selected to reflect the broader population by location, age, gender and other factors. Voters were shown a list of 60 political figures and asked whether they had a positive, neutral or negative view of each of them, generating a net likeability rating by subtracting the negative number from the positive one. “Likeability is not the same as electability – you can still be respected without it, but it helps in getting a fair hearing from voters,” said Reed. “Instead of competence, likeability is about authenticity and alignment. “Politicians such as Lambie and Price are real – raw even. You get what you see, the kind of honesty and trust that is a rare commodity in politics. “Thorpe has that to a certain extent, but most voters think she’s misaligned with their own attitudes and values.” Many of the political figures were not known to more than 30 or 40 per cent of the respondents, a key factor for independent MPs such as Kate Chaney, Helen Haines and Monique Ryan. The most recognisable politician with a positive rating was Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who was known to 89 per cent of voters and gained a net likeability result of 2 per cent. Wong led the list one year ago with net likeability of 14 per cent. Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek was given a net rating of minus 5 per cent in the December survey, after a year of criticism from the Greens over decisions to approve some gas and coal projects and the Senate’s objections to her draft law to set up Environment Protection Australia. Her net likeability was 3 per cent one year ago. Treasurer Jim Chalmers was known to 71 per cent of respondents and had a net rating of minus 7 per cent, a decline from a zero rating one year ago during a period when voters reported increasing anxiety about the cost of living. The treasurer had a positive rating of 11 per cent at the end of 2022. Cut through the noise of federal politics with news, views and expert analysis. 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EXCLUSIVE Mother of schoolgirl who took her life amid claims she was being cyber-bullied 'utterly heartbroken' after coroner ruled it was 'banter' For confidential support call Samaritans on 116123 or visit www.samaritans.org By RICHARD MARSDEN Published: 20:26, 27 November 2024 | Updated: 20:37, 27 November 2024 e-mail View comments The mother of a teenage girl who took her own life amid claims of cyber-bullying said her family has been left 'utterly heartbroken' after a coroner ruled it may have been 'just banter'. Nicola Harteveld, whose daughter Megan Evans was just 14 when she was found dead, said she felt the comments gave the 'green light' to online abusers. Ms Harteveld said it was 'beyond disgusting to see a conclusion that tries to blur the lines between bullying and banter, as if phrases like 'Go kill yourself' can ever be dismissed as a joke or not taken literally'. Schoolgirl Megan Evans, 14, was found dead at her home after allegedly being targeted on social media with an 'I hate Megan Evans' campaign. But, concluding an inquest, coroner Paul Bennett said other personal factors were involved instead of pinning the blame on online bullying. Mr Bennett said phrases such as 'go kill yourself' were in 'regular use' online, adding that children and young people had 'different perceptions of bullying'. The coroner said such comments could be perceived in different ways, adding: 'What may be bullying to one could be banter to another'. Speaking after Mr Bennett gave a conclusion of suicide, but declined to find online bullying as a contributory factor, Ms Harteveld said the family are 'beyond heartbroken'. The mother of Megan Evans, 14, who took her own life amid claims of cyber-bullying said her family has been left 'utterly heartbroken' after a coroner ruled it may have been 'just banter' Nicola Harteveld, mother of Megan Evans, 14, who died after a cyber-bullying campaign, said it was 'beyond disgusting to see a conclusion that tries to blur lines between bullying and banter' She said: 'Megan is dead, she clearly did not take it as banter. Additionally, (for him to say) that unkind words were proven by witnesses to be sent online and in group chats to Megan, social media played no part. 'How is it acceptable to claim that such words don't amount to targeted bullying or abuse? This kind of reasoning minimises the pain and harm caused by toxic behaviour, especially on social media. 'It's ultimately given the green light for every child to use these words with no repercussions.' Ms Harteveld, a mother of eight, from Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, added: 'We are beyond heartbroken that all of the evidence given has been completely dismissed or refuted altogether. 'Yet Megan's perception of how things were affecting her were not considered. 'The facts were disclosed all week, and witnesses corroborated events, yet these have all been ignored. 'We need accountability, not excuses, to ensure no one else suffers like Megan did.' She continued: 'When the verdict came, we were completely blindsided. I literally can't explain how I felt. Megan was described as a talented artist and hockey player who had been looking forward to attending a Justin Bieber concert 'It was when we heard that Megan had died. I've kind of likened it to a grenade just being thrown - you're disoriented, you go out of sync. 'I was transported right back to that moment. 'I felt like we lost her all over again. I literally couldn't believe what I was hearing. 'And the fact that it was just brushed aside as banter completely invalidated her feelings.' During the inquest, Ms Harteveld and Megan's friends gave evidence that Megan was unhappy at school from online bullying and feeling she was being 'persecuted' by staff at Milford Haven School in Pembrokeshire. But Mr Bennett found Megan's decision to take her own life 'was not influenced by bullying or, per se, by social media'. He said the 'key issue upsetting Megan' was her boyfriend's alleged relationship with another girl. Although she received messages about this, the hearing heard it was 'the substance of the messages' rather than social media itself that upset Megan. Megan's mother claims she was not supported by Milford Haven Comprehensive school in Pembrokeshire. Pictured: Floral tributes left to the teenager He said: 'She was troubled by concerns over her father's illness and there were arguments with other children over suggestions that her boyfriend was behaving badly. 'It is, however, impossible to be certain what drove her to take the steps she did. I am equally satisfied that the steps she took were not related to bullying or a failure to prevent such bullying.' The inquest heard that a photo of Megan 'smoking' had also been posted on social media - which resulted in students name calling her at school. The Haverfordwest inquest, held last week, heard Megan was told to 'kill herself' and sent a picture message saying 'die' on social media - and hate groups had been made before they were reported to the school and taken down. The hearing was told the 'I hate Megan Evans' group had been created online. Read More Mother says daughter, 14, found dead at home after cyber-bullying campaign was 'let down' by school But Mr Bennett did not find grounds to support the family's claims that the school had done nothing to combat bullying before her death in February 2017. He said the school had a range of safeguarding and anti-bullying policies. Ms Harteveld said a verdict would never bring Megan back, but they had hoped there was going to be some accountability and lessons to be learned. She added: 'We weren't ever looking to blame any single person - it was a culmination of things that had happened, that all surmounted to what she did. 'But I do blame the fact that these things aren't picked up and they're not dealt with properly and there's no culpability for it.' Hearing the coroner say that social media wasn't involved in her death left Nicola completely 'dumbfounded.' She added that before the coroner finished speaking she and Megan's dad Shaun Evans, 49, walked out of the inquest at separate times to not let themselves down with their reactions. Ms Harteveld said she and the family found the inquest process difficult - after pushing for answers for nearly eight years to finally having a date set a week after Megan's 22nd birthday. 'We've got to go through the disappointment, the injustice that we all feel. We've got to go through Christmas with that. 'It could have been done at a time where, you know, maybe we'd have been in a better place to be able to cope with this aftermath of it.' She added: 'I feel had somebody who had a better understanding of social media and the devastating effect and the power of it, it would have been a very different verdict.' She expressed that the ruling 'completely downplayed' and 'bypassed the impact and the danger of social media' - and the danger of using words like 'go kill yourself.' Megan, described by her mother as 'kind', 'empathetic', 'popular' and 'mature' was a keen hockey player who was looking forward to attending a Justin Bieber concert. The teenager had aspirations to be a special effects makeup artist or a tattoo artist. Ms Harteveld said: 'She was obsessed with The Walking Dead because of the zombie makeup,' Nicola said, and so she would 'practice that on her little brothers.' 'She had that real creative flair about her,' she added. The coroner did not support the family's claims that Milford Haven Comprehensive School Pembrokeshire had done nothing to combat bullying before Megan's death Megan took her own life on February 7, 2017, while her parents were out and she was at home with three of her siblings. She did not leave a suicide note but the coroner said the fact she was in a room rarely used by her family and had barricaded the door suggested that she did not want to be interrupted or found quickly. In the years following Megan's tragic death, Nicola has worked to raise awareness of mental health and the dangers of social media bullying, founding Megan's Starr Foundation which provides free counselling and peer support to young people. After the verdict, Ms Harteveld received support internationally from hundreds of people, reminding her that 'Megan's story resonated with so many people' and is making a difference. 'So we will we will carry on raising awareness and campaigning that it's never okay to say those words, be it meant in jest or not. It's never okay,' she said. The family - including Megan's siblings Morgan, 23, Max, 21, Molly, 19, Miles, 18, Mitchel, 16, Marley, 14 and Monty, 13, who were homeschooled following Megan's death - all work together to keep her legacy alive through the foundation. For confidential support call The Samaritans on 116123. Share or comment on this article: Mother of schoolgirl who took her life amid claims she was being cyber-bullied 'utterly heartbroken' after coroner ruled it was 'banter' e-mail Add comment
Running back Sincere McCormick was signed to the Raiders’ active roster Tuesday after spending most of his first three NFL seasons on the practice squad or injured reserve. He has provided a big boost to a struggling ground game the last two weeks and has drawn rave reviews from teammates and coaches for his ability to maximize every carry. The Review-Journal sat down with the UTSA alum to learn a little more about him: RJ : After all the hard work, what have these last couple weeks been like for you? McCormick : “Honestly, I’ve been blessed but it’s also something I’ve known was going to come to fruition. But just putting in the hard work and the dedication and now finally seeing the rewards to it has been amazing for my family and I and all the people who have supported me on that journey.” RJ : What was the most difficult part of waiting for your opportunity? McCormick : “Of course, mentally it was tough to not know what was going to happen each and every week. But ... I was dedicating my time and my work to letting myself and who I am on the field be shown. Now, it actually has been shown and I was able to put it on display against the Broncos and Chiefs.” RJ : Did anyone encourage you along the way that it was going to happen eventually? McCormick : “A lot of coaches and players told me it was going to finally pay off. You just constantly wonder when and you kind of get in your own head, but you just have to let everything unfold when it’s supposed to.” RJ : What has been your favorite call, text or message from someone these last couple weeks? McCormick : “My cousin and my grandmother. My grandmother just texted the other day how proud she was of me and how much she loved me. Just to break that generational curse of being the first in my family to go to college, first to be in this position. To see that legacy taken away and be in the right light instead of the negative and to be able to put on for my family is so big to me.” RJ : What athlete most inspired you or reminds you of yourself? McCormick : “I never really wanted to emulate anyone. I’m my own person, my own character. I can feed off people, like someone I kind of look up to as a mentor is (Raiders running back) Ameer (Abdullah). The way he carries himself is impressive. He’s been in this game for like 10-plus years, so there’s obviously something he’s doing right. I’m taking notes and trying to put that to my name.” RJ : You had an Instagram caption that said, “I’ve never been talented. I’m just good at never giving up.” Can you explain what that means? McCormick : “I put that out there myself because talent can take you so far, but it’s that work ethic and drive and ambition you have each and every day (that) defines your character. From when I was little to now, people can tell you that all I do is constantly work. I wasn’t the kid to go mess around. I was the kid to go, ‘Hey, let’s go play football and perfect our craft.’ I remember even on Christmas, me and my little brother got done opening presents and went straight to the field to work out. When I put in that hard work and knew what it could benefit and what it could do, I just kept putting it in. Same thing here. It might not have worked out when I first came here, but I kept that drive and ambition and that’s why I am where I am right now.” RJ : You obviously have a very unique name. Where does it come from? McCormick : “My mom had me at 15 and she got it from the movie ‘Belly.’ It was the character played by Nas. She fell in love with the name, so it was just something she ran with.” RJ : How proud are you of being part of helping to put UTSA on the college football map? McCormick : “I was at Judson High School (outside San Antonio) and people around there told me I should look at UTSA. It was a newer program and me and my boy Rashad Wisdom felt we could change the university and make a name for ourselves. That’s what it was about. It wasn’t like going to a big-name school like Alabama, but it was somewhere you could go to showcase your talent. Back-to-back years of 1,500-plus yards, MVP and we won a conference championship my last year, so I kind of made that dream happen. It goes back to my work ethic and all the stuff I’ve been through. No matter what happens, I’ll work my butt off until I get where I need to be.” RJ : What are your favorite things to do off the field? McCormick : “I’m a big-time bowler. I have three balls in my car right now. Anybody wants to bowl, let’s go. And dominoes. I’m good at pool, too. All the old-school games.” RJ : What’s your average? McCormick : “It’s over 200. Anybody wants to play me, I’m ready to go.” RJ : You played high school and college football in San Antonio. Do they deserve an NFL team? McCormick : “It’s the seventh-largest city and it’s growing. It’s a great community, great fan base. Military town. Great place to raise kids. I believe they deserve a team and it would be somewhere that would spike the NFL up.”Ice baths are now the coolest must-have in the boardroomNCCN Hosts Patient Advocacy Summit on Improving Access to Accurate Health InformationNone
