49-jili SANTA CLARA — Brandon Allen prepared as if he was the 49ers’ starting quarterback all week, but the reality didn’t hit home until Friday, when Brock Purdy again missed practice. “I know he had a plan for his shoulder all week, rest it a little bit on Wednesday and we’d split reps,” Allen said of Purdy. “I think the plan Thursday was to come out and practice. I guess in warmups it just wasn’t feeling right. I found out (Friday).” Allen, a 32-year-old veteran in his ninth season, will start Sunday when the 49ers (5-5) visit the Green Bay Packers (7-3) at Lambeau Field. Purdy was ruled out with a shoulder injury sustained in a 20-17 loss to Seattle , the first time he has missed a start because of injury after 31 regular-season and six postseason starts. Here are five things to know about Allen: 1. Arkansas roots The Fayetteville, Arkansas native’s father Bobby spent more than 20 years as an Arkansas assistant coach. After a redshirt season in 2011, Allen played in 42 games with 38 starts for the Razorbacks. As a senior, Allen completed 57.4 percent of his passes for 3,440 yards, 30 touchdowns and eight interceptions as Arkansas went 8-5. His brother Austin took over as the Arkansas quarterback. In his ninth season, only Joe Ferguson (11 seasons) of the Buffalo Bills has more time in the NFL among Arkansas quarterbacks. 2. Professional route Drafted in the sixth round by the Jacksonville Jaguars, Allen spent his rookie season behind Blake Bortles and Chad Henne as a third-string quarterback and did not play. He was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Rams in 2017 and played behind Jared Goff and Sean Mannion before being signed by the Denver Broncos in 2019. Allen won his first start against Cleveland 24-19 in Week 9 of that season, passing for 193 yards and two touchdowns. Allen signed with Cincinnati in 2020, spent time on the practice squad and was promoted to the active roster in November. Subbing for Joe Burrow, Allen had his career-best game, passing for 371 yards and two touchdowns in a 37-31 win. Allen is 2-7 as an NFL starter with 1,611 yards passing, 10 touchdowns, six interceptions and a 78.0 passer rating. 3. Signing with the 49ers Allen became a 49er on May 8, 2023, signing as a free agent. The 49ers, who up to that point seldom kept a third quarterback on the 53-man roster, kept Allen as a No. 3 all season behind Purdy and Sam Darnold after the previous year’s injuries to Trey Lance, Jimmy Garoppolo, and finally Purdy in the NFC Championship Game. Allen did not take a snap. 4. Installed as No. 2 QB Allen signed another one-year contract with the 49ers for one year and $1.21 million (which is more than the $985,000 that Purdy makes on his rookie deal). The 49ers also signed Joshua Dobbs to a one-year, guaranteed $2.35 million contract. Allen and Dobbs competed throughout training camp, with Allen earning the nod from coach Kyle Shanahan. “You’ve got to make a decision. Usually I don’t want to have to make it,” Shanahan said. “I want it to be that obvious, let it play out. Brandon had the head start just being here. I thought he did some better things in practice.” 5. Familiarity with the system While in Denver, Allen’s offensive coordinator was Rich Scangarello, who was the quarterbacks coach under Shanahan in 2017-18. In Los Angeles, the head coach was Sean McVay and the offensive coordinator was Matt LaFleur, both of whom run variations of the Shanahan offense. In 2018, Zac Taylor was his quarterbacks coach with the Rams. Taylor, upon being hired as head coach in Cincinnati, signed Allen to back up Burrow.

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Kari England hopes she’ll get a few hours of shut-eye on Friday night, but the owner of Toad Hall Toys knows she’ll be lucky if that’s the case. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * Kari England hopes she’ll get a few hours of shut-eye on Friday night, but the owner of Toad Hall Toys knows she’ll be lucky if that’s the case. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? Kari England hopes she’ll get a few hours of shut-eye on Friday night, but the owner of Toad Hall Toys knows she’ll be lucky if that’s the case. England has to adjust the point-of-sale system at the popular toy and hobby store after it closes Friday and before it opens Saturday. She has to manually change the tax status of more than 400 items — one by one — to remove the GST. It’s to meet requirements by the federal government as it ushers in its plan to lift the GST on a slew of items for the holiday shopping seasons as of Saturday. “It’s another layer of complexity added onto the busiest time of the year, added onto other problems like the Canada Post strike,” England said. “It feels like every corner has an added degree of difficulty.” MIKAELA MACKENZIE / FREE PRESS Toad Hall Toys sells a number of products, including toys and games that are exempt, and others such as hobby items that aren’t. The shop is especially affected by the lifting of the five per cent levy for a two-month period. England’s worries don’t end with the transition to the GST exemption or a sleepless Friday night. She’s anxious about sales that will have taken place before the exemption kicks in that are potentially returned during the exemption period, and vice-versa, when her tax codes are still changed for the holiday. “They’re asking me to do this at a time where I don’t have time, and get it completely right on the arbitrary rules (the federal government) has set up,” England said. Saturday will also be one of the two busiest shopping days of the year for Toad Hall Toys. “The pressure’s on,” England said. At Cobra Collectibles, co-owner and manager Kailyn Gregorash, said Wednesday they’re in a pickle as they try to figure out what to do. “We’ve been talking with our accountant to try and figure out what the correct course of action is,” she said. “I think a lot of people are confused and not really sure what to do or how to go about things.” Cobra Collectibles specializes in vintage toys from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s, along with video games, comic books and other retro products. Gregorash said it’s “a little overwhelming,” especially during their holiday prep. “They’re asking me to do this at a time where I don’t have time, and get it completely right on the arbitrary rules (the federal government) has set up.” “It’s going to be interesting,” Gregorash said. “There’s just not a lot of communication, and it’s hard to figure out what we’re supposed to be doing. It’s hard to figure out qualifying goods.” Gregorash said they will likely include the GST into item pricing and then sort out what they owe to the Canada Revenue Agency later. “It’s not going to be fair for us,” she said. “Our customers are going come in expecting not to be charged (the GST). We don’t want anyone being hurt by that.” Peter Fehr has similar concerns. The owner of Love Local Manitoba, a company that began as an event and now has an online store and storefront at St. Vital mall that sells 600 Manitoba-made products, said the so-called holiday isn’t one at all. “It’s complicated... it’s learning new systems and becoming a tax expert overnight,” Fehr said, adding that all the work they have to do now to change their systems will have to be done again in February when the GST holiday ends. Fehr’s almost certain they won’t get the settings completely right in such a short time frame, and worries it could lead to negative customer interactions. He’s also uneasy about the possible long-term implications. “What happens if we get audited in the spring and we didn’t get it right and we have big penalties to pay?” Fehr said. MIKAELA MACKENZIE / FREE PRESS The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is lobbying the federal government to forgive any errors that are made in good faith. “This affects small businesses the most, who don’t have massive tech departments, administrative departments,” said provincial director Brianna Solberg. “They are the ones that have to spend hours changing over their inventory themselves.” Solberg said many small businesses are scrambling ahead of Saturday. “To put it simply, it’s been a complete nightmare,” Solberg said. A recent survey of CFIB members showed that just four per cent think sales will increase because of the tax break. CFIB has also called on Ottawa to consider giving affected businesses a minimum of $1,000 credit in their GST account to cover administrative costs. The Canada Revenue Agency has said it will take a practical approach to compliance by targeting businesses that “willfully and egregiously refuse to comply with the temporary measures.” “Businesses who make reasonable efforts to comply with the legislation will not be the focus of our compliance actions,” a spokesperson said Wednesday. The federal government announced the tax break in late November, saying it would help reduce costs for Canadians. Ottawa suggests an average household savings of around $100 for a family that spends $2,000 on qualifying goods. MIKAELA MACKENZIE / FREE PRESS Richard Forbes, lead economist at the Conference Board of Canada, said its preliminary data suggests an average savings of $164 during the two-month window, although that number takes into account the Harmonized Sales Tax in certain provinces. That average will be lower in Manitoba. Forbes said businesses will have a tangible uptick in sales during the tax holiday, but it won’t lead to a significant difference overall. “We will probably see a lot of consumers purchase things in that period and not after or before, so it’s just front-loading purchases in December and January rather than March,” he said. scott.billeck@freepress.mb.ca Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Scott Billeck is a general assignment reporter for the . A Creative Communications graduate from Red River College, Scott has more than a decade’s worth of experience covering hockey, football and global pandemics. He joined the Free Press in 2024. . Every piece of reporting Scott produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the ‘s tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about , and . Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider . Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers Preview The San Francisco 49ers (5-5) head to Lambeau Field for a Week 12 showdown with the Green Bay Packers (7-3). The matchup this week is a rematch of last year’s Divisional Round. In that game, the San Fransisco 49ers won 24-21 after Christian McCaffrey scored from six yards out with one minute left on the clock. Much has changed for the Packers since that Divisional Round playoff game. Aaron Jones has moved away to Minnesota, and former Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs leads the backfield. Despite the Packers’ strong 7-3 start, they are just in third place in the NFC North behind the Vikings and the Lions. At 5-5, the 49ers might view this and the remaining games on their schedule as must-win games. With the 49ers winning four of the last seven meetings between the teams, they might enter with a little more confidence. Listen to the Bet the Edge podcast as hosts Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick provide listeners with sharp actionable insight, market analysis and statistical data to help bettors gain more information before placing their wagers. So, whether you’re targeting spreads and totals, looking for value in futures markets or circling player props, give their podcast a listen to give you that extra edge How to Watch San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers Live on Sunday: • Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024 • Time: 4:25 PM ET • Site: Lambeau Field • City: Green Bay, WI • TV/Streaming: FOX Latest Game Odds for San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers - Week 12 The latest odds as of Friday morning courtesy of DraftKings: • Moneyline: San Francisco 49ers (+140), Green Bay Packers (-165) • Spread: Packers -3 • Total: 46.5 The Packers open as a 1-point home favorite; the line has moved to three in favor of the Packers. Given the 49ers’ struggles, the line movement makes sense. NBC Sports Bet Best Bets NBC Sports analyst Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) is eyeing Packers -3 Thomas: “I naturally lean the 49ers in this game had they been fully healthy. Brock Purdy might be a miss and Nick Bosa, George Kittle, and Trent Williams are all banged up and could miss this game. This is not a great 49ers team and they are traveling more than two time zones.+ San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers Team Stats, Betting Trends · The Packers have covered in two of their two matchups against NFC West teams this season · The 49ers have won four of five games following a defeat · Five of the Packers’ last six have stayed under the Total of 47.5 Quarterback Matchup for San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers • 49ers : Brock Purdy had been efficient, completing 206 of 306 passes. He’s thrown for 2,613 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions. • Packers : Jordan Love battled injury early in the season, but he’s been solid/ He’s thrown for 2,081 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. Player News & Injuries 49ers: · QB Brock Purdy (shoulder) is questionable · OT Trent Williams (ankle) is questionable · DE Nick Bosa (hip) is questionable · WR Jacob Cowing (concussion) is questionable · TE George Kittle (hamstring) is questionable Packers: · CB Jaire Alexander (knee) is questionable · RB Josh Jacobs (calf) is questionable · LB Edgerrin Cooper (hamstring) is questionable · S Evan Williams (hamstring) is questionable · C Josh Myers (wrist) is questionable Rotoworld still has you covered with all the latest and tools for the NFL, including game predictions, player props, futures, and trends! Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper)

Google has launched Gemini 2.0, its most advanced artificial intelligence model to date. The release indicates parent company Alphabet are pushing forward as they await antitrust action from the Department of Justice , accused of leaving American consumers "beholden to an unlawful monopolist." Gemini 2.0 introduces capabilities such as interpreting images, generating audio, and engaging in multimodal interactions, marking a substantial advancement from its predecessor 1.0, released this time last year. Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai wrote that this version will "understand more about the world around you, think multiple steps ahead and take action on your behalf, with your supervision." DOJ Proposes Breaking Up Google Assets Initially, Gemini 2.0 is available to select test groups and subscribers of Gemini Advanced at $20 per month. Google plans to integrate the technology into its free services, including Chrome, YouTube, and digital maps, starting next year. This strategy positions Google against competitors like OpenAI 's ChatGPT and Microsoft 's AI-enhanced Windows features. The launch coincides with Google's ongoing DOJ back and forth. In August, a federal judge ruled that Google's search engine practices violated antitrust laws, labeling the company an illegal monopoly. The DOJ has proposed remedies that could include the divestiture of key assets such as the Chrome browser and the Android operating system. Google has criticized these proposals as "overly broad" and plans to contest any breakup orders. Public Access to New AI Features Incoming DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said in April that over time the company will spend more than $100 billion developing artificial intelligence technology. British Nobel Prize winner Hassabis cofounded DeepMind before Alphabet purchased the research laboratory for between $400 million and $650 million a decade ago. Gemini 2.0 will power experimental ventures like "Project Astra," a universal AI agent designed for more meaningful user interactions, and "Project Mariner," a Chrome extension that automates web browsing tasks. Both projects are in early testing phases, with public access expected in the future. The company is also enhancing its AI Overviews feature in search results, aiming to provide more accurate and comprehensive information for the two billion people who use up to seven of their products annually. This move should address previous issues where AI-generated suggestions were inaccurate or misleading. One viral example to answer the question "How many feet does an elephant have" resulted in a Google AI overview answer that said, "Elephants have two feet, with five toes on the front feet and four on the back feet." Other examples include advising users to smoke while pregnant and put glue on pizza. The improvements will initially be available to a test audience, with a wider release planned for next year. When Will We Know the DOJ Outcome? If the U.S. Department of Justice gets its way, Google will be forced to sell or spin-off Chrome as part of its punishment for deploying its search engine in ways that allegedly stifle competition and potential innovation. The company plans to appeal any adverse rulings, which should arrive by mid-2025. Doing so will likely extend the legal battle for years to come. In the meantime, the California giant is pressing forward with its fast-paced movement through the AI arms race. "I can't wait to see what this next era brings," wrote CEO Sundar Pichai in his blog post. 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WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Christopher Wray told bureau workers Wednesday that he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden's term in January, an announcement that came a week and a half after President-elect Donald Trump said he would nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the job. Wray said at a town hall meeting that he would be stepping down “after weeks of careful thought,” roughly three years short of the completion of a 10-year term during which he tried to keep the FBI out of politics even as the bureau found itself entangled in a string of explosive investigations, including two that led to separate indictments of Trump last year as well as inquiries into Biden and his son. “My goal is to keep the focus on our mission — the indispensable work you’re doing on behalf of the American people every day,” Wray told agency employees. “In my view, this is the best way to avoid dragging the bureau deeper into the fray, while reinforcing the values and principles that are so important to how we do our work.” The intended resignation was not unexpected considering that Trump had settled on Patel to be director and had repeatedly aired his ire at Wray, whom he appointed during his first term. But his departure is nonetheless a reflection of how Trump's norm-breaking style has reshaped Washington, with the president-elect yet again flouting tradition by moving to replace an FBI director well before his term was up and Wray resigning to avert a collision with the incoming administration. “It should go without saying, but I’ll say it anyway — this is not easy for me," Wray said. “I love this place, I love our mission, and I love our people — but my focus is, and always has been, on us and doing what’s right for the FBI.” Wray received a standing ovation following his remarks before a standing-room-only crowd at FBI headquarters and some in the audience cried, according to an FBI official who was not authorized to discuss the private gathering by name and spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press. Trump applauded the news on social media, calling it “a great day for America as it will end the Weaponization of what has become known as the United States Department of Injustice" and saying that Patel's confirmation will begin “the process of Making the FBI Great Again.” If confirmed by the Senate, Patel would herald a radical leadership transformation at the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency. He has advocated shutting down the FBI's Washington headquarters and called for ridding the federal government of “conspirators," raising alarms that he might seek to wield the FBI's significant investigative powers as an instrument of retribution against Trump's perceived enemies. Patel said in a statement Wednesday that he was looking forward to "a smooth transition. I will be ready to serve the American people on day one.” It's extremely rare for FBI directors to be ousted from their jobs before the completion of their 10-year terms, a length meant to insulate the agency from the political influence of changing administrations. But Trump has done it twice, placing Wray in the job in 2017 after firing Director James Comey amid an investigation into ties between Russia and the Republican president’s campaign. Despite having appointed Wray, Trump had telegraphed his anger with the FBI director on multiple occasions throughout the years, including as recently as the past week. In an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” that aired Sunday, Trump said, “I can’t say I’m thrilled with him. He invaded my home,” a reference to the FBI search of his Florida property , Mar-a-Lago, two years ago for classified documents from Trump’s first term as president. That search, and the recovery of boxes of sensitive government records, paved the way for one of two federal indictments against Trump. The case, and another one charging him with plotting to overturn the 2020 election, have both been dismissed by the Justice Department special counsel that brought them in light of Trump's November victory. Attorney General Merrick Garland praised Wray for having “served our country honorably and with integrity for decades.” He said: “Under Director Wray’s principled leadership, the FBI has worked to fulfill the Justice Department’s mission to keep our country safe, protect civil rights, and uphold the rule of law.” Natalie Bara, the president of the FBI Agents Association, said in a statement that Wray had led the FBI “through challenging times with a steady focus on doing the work that keeps our country safe. ” Throughout his seven years on the job, the self-professed "low-key, understated" Wray brought a workmanlike approach to the job, repeatedly preaching a “keep calm and tackle hard” mantra to bureau personnel despite a steady drumbeat of attacks from Trump and his supporters. He also sought to avoid public conflict when possible with the Trump White House, distancing himself and his leadership team from the FBI's Russia investigation over errors that took place before he took office and announcing dozens of corrective actions meant to prevent the recurrence of the surveillance abuses that plagued the inquiry. But there were other instances when he memorably broke from Trump — he did not agree, for instance, with Trump’s characterization of the Russia investigation as a “witch hunt." He made known his displeasure when the White House blessed the declassification of materials related to the surveillance of a former Trump campaign aide and contradicted a Trump talking point by stating that Ukraine had not interfered in the 2016 election. He repeatedly sought to keep the focus on the FBI's day-to-day work, using the bulk of his resignation announcement to praise the bureau's efforts in countering everything from violent crime and cyberattacks to Chinese espionage and terrorism. Yet as he leaves office at a time of heightened threats , much of the public focus has been on the politically sensitive investigations of his tenure. Besides the inquiries into Trump, the FBI in recent years also investigated Biden's handling of classified information as well as Biden's son Hunter for tax and gun violations. Hunter Biden was pardoned by his father last week. A particular flashpoint came in August 2022, when FBI agents searched Mar-a-Lago — an action officials defended as necessary given the boxes of documents that were being concealed at the Palm Beach property and the evidence of obstruction that the Justice Department said had been gathered. Trump railed against the FBI over that search and has kept up his criticism ever since. Trump was angered by Wray's comment at a congressional hearing that there was “some question about whether or not it’s a bullet or shrapnel” that struck Trump's ear during an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania in July. The FBI later stated unequivocally that it was indeed a bullet. Before being named FBI director, Wray worked at a prestigious law firm, King & Spalding, where he represented former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie during the “Bridgegate” scandal. He also led the Justice Department’s criminal division for a period during President George W. Bush’s administration.

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Gordon Brown declares opposition to assisted dying lawSANTA CLARA, Calif. — An MRI exam on Brock Purdy’s throwing shoulder has the 49ers “feeling good,” but his status is still “tenuous” to play in Sunday’s game at Green Bay, according to general manager John Lynch. Injured at an undetermined point in Sunday’s 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, Purdy did not throw at Wednesday’s practice and then did so only briefly Thursday before retreating to rehab his shoulder “per the plan,” Lynch said on KNBR 680-AM. If Purdy misses his first start due to injury since seizing the job nearly two years ago, Brandon Allen will open for the 49ers (5-5) against the Packers (7-3) at Lambeau Field, with Josh Dobbs the No. 2 quarterback, Lynch confirmed. “We’ve done that (MRI) and feel good about where it’s at from that standpoint. But you still have to go out and be able to operate,” Lynch said. “We’re kind of figuring all that out. Brock is going to show up today, we’ll see where he can go as far as practice and we’ll make some decisions accordingly.” Coach Kyle Shanahan will address the media with the official status report after Friday's practice before the 49ers fly to Wisconsin for the first of two consecutive road games, with a trip to Buffalo awaiting next weekend. Purdy’s usual press conference after Thursday’s practice was postponed to Friday, with no assurance whether he or Allen would be speaking to the media as the projected starting quarterback. How and when Purdy got hurt remains a mystery, Lynch said. “It was somewhere during that Seattle game and I’m not sure Brock knows,” Lynch added. “He fought through it through the course of the game. I did see him during the course of the game, anytime there was a pause, he kept throwing. At that point, you’re feeling something but he was so focused on trying to win. “We had a plan to try to quiet it down,” Lynch said. “Wednesday, didn’t do any throwing. Thursday, started to do something throwing then went inside and did some rehab, per the plan. We’ll see where he’s at today. Hopefully he makes progress and we can have a shot at this weekend. “We’ll see. It is tenuous.” Also circumspect are the availabilities of defensive end Nick Bosa (obliques, hips) and left tackle Trent Williams (ankle). ©2024 MediaNews Group, Inc. Visit at mercurynews.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck was carried off on a stretcher with what seemed to be a severe ankle injury near the end of his team's loss to Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday. It leaves last season's Champions League runner-up without any fit central defenders. Schlotterbeck headed narrowly over the bar in the last action of the game as Dortmund lost 3-2 to Barcelona. He landed heavily and appeared to be in severe pain. The referee blew for full time while Schlotterbeck was being treated and he was later carried off on a stretcher, covering his face with his hands. Coach Nuri Sahin said Schlotterbeck was “obviously in low spirits” after the injury. “I'm waiting for the diagnosis and then we'll see, but I've watched the footage, too, and it doesn't look so good,” he told broadcaster DAZN. Dortmund already had to partner Schlotterbeck with midfielder Emre Can in the center of defense for the game because of injuries to Niklas Süle, who is expected to be out for several months with an ankle injury, and Waldemar Anton, who has not played since Nov. 30 with a reported muscle tear. Dortmund is sixth in the Bundesliga and plays Hoffenheim on Sunday before facing Wolfsburg on Dec. 22 in its last game before the winter break. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer