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The Booming Agri-Tech Landscape in India India, a country with a robust agricultural backbone, has witnessed a revolutionary wave of innovation in the sector. With the rise of innovative agri-tech startups , farmers are now equipped with cutting-edge technologies to enhance productivity, reduce wastage, and ensure sustainable practices. These startups are not only addressing longstanding challenges in agriculture but are also paving the way for a tech-driven future. Here, we spotlight the top 10 most innovative agri-tech startups in India 2025 that are transforming the agricultural ecosystem. 1. DeHaat DeHaat is a leading name in the agri-tech space, offering end-to-end solutions for farmers. The platform connects farmers with agri-input suppliers, buyers, and advisory services. Key Innovations : AI-driven crop advisory systems Supply chain optimization Real-time data for pest management DeHaat serves over two million farmers across India and is expanding its network rapidly. 2. Ninjacart Focused on streamlining the agricultural supply chain, Ninjacart bridges the gap between farmers and retailers through efficient logistics and data-driven decisions. Why It’s Innovative : IoT-enabled supply chain monitoring Transparent pricing models Reduced food wastage by up to 30% Ninjacart’s innovations ensure that fresh produce reaches consumers in record time. 3. Stellapps Stellapps specializes in dairy technology, providing solutions that enhance milk production, quality, and farmer profitability. Key Features : Smart sensors for cattle monitoring Blockchain-based traceability for milk Analytics for optimizing milk yield Stellapps is empowering dairy farmers to achieve better returns and sustainable practices. 4. CropIn CropIn leverages big data, machine learning, and AI to offer farm management solutions. Its platform helps farmers make data-backed decisions for higher productivity. Core Innovations : Predictive analytics for crop health Satellite monitoring for large-scale farms Customizable farm management apps CropIn’s services have impacted over 16 million acres of farmland globally. 5. AgNext AgNext focuses on quality assessment and traceability of agricultural commodities. Its AI-based solutions ensure fair pricing and transparency for farmers and buyers. What Makes It Unique : AI-enabled commodity grading Advanced spectrometry tools Blockchain for quality and origin verification AgNext is a game-changer in ensuring fair trade practices. 6. Bijak Bijak is an agri-tech startup addressing inefficiencies in the agricultural trade process. It provides a digital platform for buyers and sellers to connect seamlessly. Key Innovations : Digital trust score for traders Real-time payment tracking Simplified trade documentation With Bijak, farmers and traders experience improved transparency and efficiency in transactions. 7. Fasal Fasal empowers farmers with real-time insights on weather, irrigation, and crop health through its IoT-based platform. Key Features : Precision farming solutions AI-driven irrigation advisory Pest and disease prediction models Fasal’s technology has reduced water usage by up to 50% in partner farms. 8. Gramophone Gramophone is a farmer-centric platform offering agronomy advice, high-quality inputs, and a marketplace for agricultural produce. Why It’s Innovative : Mobile-based personalized crop advisory AI-driven recommendations for input usage Efficient last-mile delivery logistics Gramophone’s efforts have directly benefited thousands of smallholder farmers. 9. TartanSense TartanSense builds small agricultural robots equipped with AI and computer vision to assist in farm operations like weeding and spraying. Key Innovations : Autonomous robots for precision farming Reduced pesticide usage by over 80% Affordable robotics for small-scale farmers TartanSense is making high-tech solutions accessible to every farmer. 10. BharatAgri BharatAgri simplifies farm management with its subscription-based service offering customized crop plans and expert guidance. Core Features : AI-powered crop calendar Cost and yield optimization tools 24/7 farmer support helpline BharatAgri’s services ensure higher yields and reduced operational costs for its subscribers. How These innovative agri-tech startups Are Shaping the Future The success of these innovative agri-tech startups stems from their ability to address pressing challenges such as low productivity, supply chain inefficiencies, and climate change. By leveraging technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain, innovative agri-tech startups are not only improving farm profitability but also ensuring food security for a growing population. Key Trends to Watch in innovative agri-tech startups : Conclusion The top 10 most innovative agri-tech startups in India 2025 are leading the charge in revolutionizing agriculture. By integrating technology with traditional farming, these startups are empowering farmers, improving supply chains, and driving sustainability. As we move towards a tech-enabled future, these innovative agri-tech startups will play a pivotal role in shaping India’s agricultural landscape.Alisson set to return as Irishman Kelleher is set to return to the bench Caoimhin Kelleher made a costly mistake in Liverpool's 3-3 draw with Newcastle Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has hinted that Caoimhin Kelleher’s run in the team is about to come to an end as first-choice goalkeeper Alisson returns from injury. Kelleher has kept five clean sheets, including against Real Madrid and Manchester City, but made his first real error at Newcastle on Wednesday, with his late misjudgement allowing the hosts to snatch a 3-3 draw. Slot confirmed Alisson is fit to start Tuesday’s Champions League game away at Girona and while he had high praise for Ireland number one Kelleher, the Dutchman expects Alisson to be a key player for the Reds over the coming months. Alisson is back fully training with Liverpool and when asked about his potential return, Slot said: “I think it speaks for itself. If you can play with Alisson, who has been so outstanding for the club for so many years and for the Brazil national team, that is definitely nice to have him back. “But if you then look at how his replacement did it is not going to be easy to do even better. We expect the same, and maybe on margins a bit better but Caoimh did so well we can say we have two good goalkeepers. “But for so many years Alisson has been so outstanding for this club and we are expecting him to do the same over the next few months.” Forward Diogo Jota, who has not featured since sustaining a chest injury against Chelsea on October 20, was also involved in full training at the AXA training complex before the squad flew out but has not travelled in order to continue his recovery. Slot, meanwhile, does not believe a top-eight Champions League finish will give his side an advantage over their rivals in the domestic title race. The Dutchman said apart from the boost of missing the additional knockout round and going straight into the last 16, he was not sure what other benefits were to be had. And he suggested, after assessment at the end of the season, if it turned out there had not been a significant advantage he would consider rotating more during the extended group stage. The Premier League leaders, four points clear with a game in hand, are also currently top of the Champions League table after five successive wins and are on the verge of guaranteeing a top-eight place but after that there are then rankings to be played for with your eventual finishing position having an impact on the opposition you can draw in the last 16. Title rivals Arsenal are seventh and Manchester City currently occupy 17th, an unseeded play-off place berth, while Chelsea are top of the Conference League table. “If we end up in the top eight I assume these clubs end up in the top eight as well: Arsenal I think 95 percent sure, City have to do a bit more maybe but they are able to win three times in a row so then they will be in top eight,” said Slot ahead of the tie against European debutants Girona. “Of course it seems to be really helpful to end up first eight but if every time you play all your (first-choice) starters, as we have done almost every time, then you also need the results because we try to finish as high as possible and also to skip the next round. “If in the end it means by playing starters always and skipping the next round and still we have a very difficult draw then maybe we will think about it differently next season, what we will do in the group stage. “You never know if it (missing the play-off round) is an advantage. Until now we have played every three days and we haven’t done that bad – maybe we should implement some friendly games if we finish top eight! “But we are pushing really hard to finish top eight for the best possible seeding but also to skip that round.” For only the second time in their history Liverpool could win the first six opening matches of a European campaign (they managed seven in 2021-22).A former chief adviser and close friend to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday he doesn’t think Trudeau will stay on to lead the Liberals in the next election. Gerald Butts wrote in a Substack newsletter that Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s surprise resignation from cabinet last week dealt Trudeau a staggering blow that loosened his already tenuous grip on the party. His post came the same day the Conservatives said they will move to bring down the government as early as the end of January, by first moving a non-confidence motion in a House committee that will sit Jan. 7. Trudeau is said to be thinking about his future during the holiday break, as an increasing number of current and former Liberal MPs publicly call on him to step down for the good of the party. Butts said Trudeau was “unlikely” to lead the party into the next campaign before Freeland’s stunning departure and is “now much less likely to do so.” Just a week ago, Butts joined the Liberal Christmas party confab in Ottawa alongside Trudeau’s longtime chief of staff and close confidant Katie Telford. Butts, who has been friends with Trudeau since they studied together at McGill University, and Telford were part of the original team Trudeau, helping craft both his leadership bid in 2013 and his first winning election campaign in 2015. Butts then served as Trudeau’s principal secretary during the first Trudeau term. He wrote that the Liberals are back now to where they were before Trudeau took over the party in 2013, in terms of their popularity and voters viewing them as out-of-touch. Butts, who did not reply to requests for comment on Friday, said in his article that Freeland’s sudden departure is bad news for the party and that it should prepare to hold a leadership race rather than anoint Freeland or anyone else as leader. “If, as is now widely expected, Mr. Trudeau’s resignation is imminent, the only way forward is a real leadership race,” Butts wrote. “If you want to know who can play hockey, put on a hockey game. It doesn’t matter who you think you support at this moment, we’ll all have a more seasoned view if we see these people in live action.” Trudeau has multiple options should he decide that he will not lead the Liberals into the next election but none of them leave a long runway for a leadership race. The longest option would see him prorogue Parliament for a stretch of time to give his party breathing room for a leadership race without having to face confidence votes that could force an election this winter. But Parliament would have to return within a few months, meaning the Liberals would not have very long for campaigning compared to past party leadership races. The last race that elected Trudeau as leader lasted nearly two years. Eddie Goldenberg, who was chief of staff to former Liberal prime minister Jean Chrétien, wrote a column in the wake of Freeland’s surprise resignation arguing that a party leadership race would take too long to organize and properly execute. He called for the Liberals to instead install Freeland as leader, after seeing her get a surge in support for taking a stand against Trudeau. Butts is not the only one who thinks that’s the wrong move. Trudeau’s former environment minister Catherine McKenna last week also argued the party needs a “short, serious leadership race” in a comment she made to The Canadian Press shortly after Freeland quit. Public opinion polling in Canada has put Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre light years ahead of Trudeau for more than the past year, with polling aggregator 338 Canada projecting a Conservative majority of 232 seats by sweeping nearly everywhere but Quebec. Butts said Freeland’s abrupt exit from cabinet also means the next election will probably come sooner rather than later next year — and that it’s even more likely now to result in a Conservative majority government. Conservatives have agitated for the past year for an immediate election fought over Trudeau’s hallmark policies, namely his controversial carbon pricing regime. Conservative MP John Williamson said Friday he will try to get the ball rolling early in the new year on a non-confidence vote that could topple the Liberal government in little more than a month. Williamson, who chairs the public accounts committee, said in a social media post that he will put forward his non-confidence motion at a committee hearing on Jan. 7, and that the committee can later kick it over to the House of Commons to deal with once it returns on Jan. 27. That could be voted on as early as Jan. 30, and could bring an immediate election if it passes. Three non-confidence motions brought by the Tories failed in the fall. However, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said in the days after Freeland quit cabinet that he is now ready to vote down the government. “The Liberals don’t deserve another chance,” he said in a letter posted to social media on Dec. 20, vowing that the NDP will put forward their own motion of non-confidence when parliament resumes and “vote to bring this government down.” Williamson was not made available for an interview about the matter. The Conservatives issued a statement Friday morning that said Singh should support their motion for an earlier vote and be prepared to live up to his words. NDP House Leader Peter Julian said in a statement late Friday that his party will support the Conservative motion if it describes how the Liberals “let Canadians down.” “In the past non-confidence motions passed at committee have not worked, so we will be ready with our own motion of non-confidence,” Julian said. “The NDP motion will send Canadians to the polls where they will have a choice between the Conservatives’ plan to cut in order to give more to CEOs; or Jagmeet Singh’s plan to fix health care, build homes people can afford and bring down the price of essentials — Canada’s first real government for the working class.”Some media organisations are choosing to leave Musk’s divisive platform – but is migrating to alternatives, like Bluesky, really a solution? Recent decisions by major news outlets like The Guardian and La Vanguardia and more niche publications such as Sex Tech Guide to leave X put under the spotlight a new dilemma experienced by global media: Should they stay on a popular platform that has become a primary source of fake news and hate speech to maintain relevance, or should they leave to uphold ethical responsibilities? Once the go-to place for any and all global discourse, X (formerly Twitter) has seen its reputation turn to rubbish under South African multibillionaire and self-declared free-speech absolutist Elon Musk. The ethical decline of X has gained momentum in the run-up to the 2024 US presidential election, as Musk made his political alignment with Donald Trump and his Make America Great Again movement clear, turning the platform into a megaphone for hate, racism and xenophobia. As neo-Nazi, white-nationalist accounts started to gain prominence, and racist pile-ons, doxxing and other abuse became a daily occurrence on the platform, several media outlets – but also millions of everyday users – made the decision to leave X for good. For them, leaving X clearly represented a moral stand against racism and hate, and the misappropriation of a platform that was once accepted widely as the global public square. But is media organisations migrating to alternatives, like Bluesky, a genuine solution, or does it risk creating new problems, such as ideological bubbles, financial losses, and diminished influence? For many, remaining on X feels like tacit approval of the direction the platform took under Musk. For some news outlets, especially those whose corporate identity of progressive values take pride in their journalistic ethics, perceived association with the controversy-ridden platform of a far-right Trump surrogate is obviously unacceptable. However, X’s vast audience – still unrivalled by any other similar social media platform – remains an undeniable asset. The platform’s global reach and its ability to amplify messages cannot be ignored. Leaving it entirely may mean severing ties with a massive, global audience still relying on the platform for news, potentially leaving a vacuum that would be happily filled by less credible voices – or outright fake news machines. For those outlets fleeing X, Bluesky has emerged as an attractive alternative . A decentralised platform, it offers an environment where hate speech and misinformation are less prevalent. Its structure promises healthier, more values-aligned discourse. The point of Bluesky is not that it is free of disinformation, hate speech and fake news, but that its operation naturally reduces the reach of such content instead of promoting it – and that it offers additional tools to users to better control the information and content they consume. But Bluesky is not without flaws. Its user base is much smaller and its geographical reach much more moderate than X. Meanwhile, its design, critics say, risks creating ideological echo chambers: If Bluesky becomes a refuge primarily for liberal-leaning users and journalists, it could perpetuate the same insular dynamics critics say plague other alternative platforms. The argument, however, falls apart when one considers the alternative X offers to Bluesky’s supposed ideological bubbles: social media that is open to all ideologies, but is driven by hate. As journalist and professor Marcelo Soares wrote , X “is not a public square, it’s a shopping centre. There are no debates in a shopping centre.” Unlike X, which thrives on conflict to drive engagement, Bluesky lets users take control of their experience, and select what goes on their own feeds without algorithmic manipulation. If someone chooses a bubble, it’s a personal choice, not a structural imposition. Meanwhile, X’s so-called alternative to bubbles replaces connection with hostility, turning the platform into a battlefield rather than a space for dialogue. There are other arguments against a collective move by media from X to Bluesky. As journalist Sophia Smith Galer observed on LinkedIn , Bluesky is a platform designed to cater to journalists rather than their audiences. It recalls an earlier era when journalists dominated Twitter’s ecosystem, engaging primarily with one another. This dynamic, while comfortable for those in the media, might not translate to meaningful audience engagement in a world where users are moving towards video-driven platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. So opening up an account on Bluesky, where they could interact with like-minded colleagues directly, without facing much abuse from neo-Nazis and conspiracy theorists, would undoubtedly be a positive for journalists. Yet, does it offer a clear alternative to X for the organisations that want and need to share their content with wider and ever more diverse audiences? X, tragically, remains the only platform where media outlets can reach a vast – if not the best-behaved and receptive – global audience. Leaving X also has practical, monetary implications for media organisations. Musk’s platform is still a major advertising revenue generator. X’s vast reach and user base make it a critical platform for driving traffic to news sites and attracting advertisers. Abandoning it risks shrinking audience engagement, which could affect revenue streams. Bluesky, Threads, and other alternative platforms are still in their infancy. Their smaller audiences and limited advertising opportunities make them less viable for organisations that rely on scale to sustain their operations. Media outlets must navigate this trade-off carefully: prioritising ethics while finding ways to maintain financial viability. Luckily for ethically concerned but cash-poor media outlets – and the entire humanity – Musk’s behaviour on X, and on the global political stage, is driving a lot of people away from X. Many of these people are finding refuge on Bluesky, meaning one day this new platform may actually become as profitable and useful as X for media organisations. Once the migration out of X is complete, and everyone who has an objection to the passing of disinformation, propaganda and hate as “news” has left the platform, serious media organisations would have no reason to remain there either. The exodus from X represents more than just a shift in social media strategy — it’s a reflection of the broader challenges facing journalism in the digital age. As media outlets grapple with the ethical implications of staying on problematic platforms, they must also contend with changing audience behaviours, financial pressures, and the rise of content-driven ecosystems. While platforms like Bluesky offer a glimmer of hope, they are not the solution for all of the many issues journalism faces today. The path forward requires a delicate balance: embracing innovation without sacrificing the core values of journalism; and adhering to less-toxic social networks, but without abandoning the public. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera’s editorial stance.little fish 。

TOKYO: Political violence is nothing new in the Philippines. It was, after all, the site of the world’s worst massacre of media workers when 58 people, including 32 journalists, were murdered in 2009 while traveling in an election convoy on the southern island of Mindanao. The powerful Ampatuan clan had pre-dug a vast grave in preparation for the cars carrying relatives of their rival, Esmael Mangudadatu, to arrive at a police checkpoint. Heavily armed gunmen intercepted the motorcade, killing then burying them all. I was on Mindanao soon after as part of a team of press freedom groups including the Committee to Protect Journalists and the International Federation of Journalists that examined the killings: It was a chilling scene. There’s been a steady stream of local assassinations and kidnappings ever since, and plenty beforehand, too. So when Vice President Sara Duterte – daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte – released a bizarre video on Nov 23, telling President Ferdinand Marcos Jr she would have him assassinated if someone did the same to her, many rolled their eyes and prepared for another round of hostilities. The influential media site Rappler was first to draw the similarities: Sara Duterte Unleashes The Ampatuan Within, its headline read, noting her video was released on the 15th anniversary of the massacre. Duterte announced her resignation from Marcos’ Cabinet in June, while remaining vice president, highlighting the extent of the fallout between the two families. Since then, she’s been escalating her criticisms of the president, threatening to exhume his father’s remains and throw them in the sea, and saying that she imagined beheading him. Duterte also alleged, as others have before her, that the Marcos family plotted the assassination of former senator Benigno Aquino – a member of another large political dynasty – in 1983. For his part, Marcos has tightened his security and said: “Such criminal attempts should not be ignored,” while the Philippines’ National Bureau of Investigation issued a subpoena to Duterte. After all, she may have downplayed her remarks, but it is hard to ignore her repeated thoughts of violence about the president. A government panel postponed its Friday (Nov 29) hearing into allegations Duterte misused public funds, claims she has denied, to allow her to answer the subpoena instead. DYNASTIC FEUD AND INSTABILITY AT THE WORST TIME So what happens now? The nation’s mid-term elections are due in 2025 and Duterte Sr has filed his candidacy for mayor of Davao on the island of Mindanao – a position that he has held before, and one the clan has controlled for three decades. His two sons are also planning to run for the Senate. Of course Marcos himself is in the family business: He is the son of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos, known for his rampant corruption and deadly political repression, while his sister Imee is a senator, his son is a congressman, and his cousin is house speaker. It’s dynastic politics run wild, and unless it’s contained, this feud will set the Philippines on another course of instability at the worst possible time – it is dealing with daily threats from China in the South China Sea and facing the uncertainty that comes with president-elect Donald Trump in the White House. The political marriage of convenience between the rival clans forged during the 2022 elections that brought Marcos Jr to power was never going to last. Things deteriorated quickly when the House of Representatives began hearings in August to examine Duterte Sr’s deadly drug war, along with his daughter’s actions as head of the Department of Education. There are other pressures, too: The International Criminal Court (ICC) is also investigating Duterte Sr’s campaign of extrajudicial killings during his term as president from 2016 to 2022 that left more than 6,000 dead. Human rights groups like Amnesty International say the toll could be as high as 30,000. Although Marcos Jr has said he doesn’t support an outside investigation, it no doubt sent a chill through the Duterte clan when his executive secretary announced that if ICC refers the process to Interpol and requests the Philippines’ help, it would receive full cooperation . PUSHING BACK AGAINST CHINA All this domestic drama will be troubling the Philippines’ allies and partners – particularly the United States, Japan and Australia – which have been steadfast in their support for Marcos Jr’s policy of pushing back against China’s hostile actions in the South China Sea , where more than US$3 trillion in goods pass through every year. When he took office, Marcos Jr steered the nation away from his predecessor’s soft approach to Beijing, granting the US military access to more bases, increasing naval missions in the disputed waterway, and widely publicising violent attacks on its vessels by the Chinese Coast Guard. Earlier this month, the president signed two laws to strengthen the Philippines’ maritime claims, including one that creates a system for foreign vessels and aircraft to exercise the right of passage through its waters and airspace. Beijing, which lays claim to most of the South China Sea, strongly condemned the move. Manila cannot afford to be distracted by this latest round of clan rivalry and violence threats. Trump has appointed two China hawks in key roles in his new cabinet: Senator Marco Rubio is in line for secretary of state, while Mike Waltz is tipped to be national security advisor. That means US and China relations are set for another rocky period, and one where its treaty allies like the Philippines will be expected to continue with their own tough stance against Beijing. Marcos Jr has managed the drama well so far, but he needs to get his house in order. As jaw-droppingly unhinged as Philippine politics can be, there are larger issues at stake – and powerful allies to keep happy.

Patriots elevate 2 players from practice squad ahead of Week 13 vs. ColtsToday inour Daily Dose of Social Media , we review the most significant activities and Entertainment from ATP and WTA players. Novak Djokovic stole the spotlightupon his arrival in Argentina with a warm reception from Juan Martin Del Potroand an unexpected appearance at the Copa Libertadores trophy presentation. While thedoping saga involving Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner continues, Russian Hall ofFamer Kafelnikov shared his thoughts on the influence these cases have onjuniors, while Nick Kyrgios backed the former French Open champion in a newcriticism of the multi-Grand Slam champions. Djokovicwelcomed by Del Potro, surprises with trophy presentation at CopaLibertadores final NovakDjokovic continues his busy off-season schedule and was warmly welcomed byformer US Open champion Juan Martín del Potro upon arriving in Buenos Aires,Argentina. The Serbian star and the Argentine shared a heartfelt embrace asDjokovic stepped off the plane. The World No. 7 later attended a special SouthAmerican football event, presenting the Copa Libertadores trophy ahead of thefinal match between Atlético Mineiro and Botafogo at River Plate's EstadioMonumental. A dayearlier, the 24-time Grand Slam champion was in Qatar with Ferrari’s Formula 1team, quickly traveling to Argentina for Del Potro’s farewell exhibition matchset for December 1. However, his surprise appearance at the international clubtournament final stole the show, with Djokovic receiving a roaring ovation ashe carried the trophy during the opening ceremony. Thehead-to-head record between the two legends stands at 16-4 in favour ofDjokovic, with their last meeting taking place at the Rome Masters, whereDjokovic edged out Del Potro in a tight match, 4-6, 7-6(6), 6-4, on his way tothe final. Del Potro embracing Djokovic as Novak arrives in Argentina for Delpo’s farewell exhibition match pic.twitter.com/cf1mo2d8rj Novak Djokovic makes an appearance at Conmebol Libertadores. He’s everywhere this off-season. pic.twitter.com/Oo8iONKl2A BarboraKrejcikova stuns in fuchsia at Czech music awards event BarboraKrejcikova made an appearance at a Czech music awards event during her returnto the country. The 2-time Grand Slam champion was welcomed like a star topresent one of the awards at the Český slavík ("Czech Nightingale")poll, which honours the most popular performers based on audience reception oftheir songs and music videos. This year,Krejcikova was one of the guests of honour at the ceremony for the traditionalpopular music poll held at the Forum Karlín. The 2024 Wimbledon championpresented the evening's first award, the Bronze Nightingale, to singer MonikaAbsolonová. The 28-year-old tennis player later shared photos of her elegantfuchsia outfit. Krejcikovahad a rollercoaster season, enduring a tough first half of the year withseveral early exits and barely staying in the top 30 for months. However, herWimbledon title gave her a significant boost, and she finished the seasonstrong by reaching the semifinals of the WTA Finals. This included victoriesover Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff in the round-robin stage, ultimatelysecuring her year-end World No. 10 ranking. ✨ pic.twitter.com/zHB5cujF0C Bára Krejčíková včera předala bronzového slavíka zpěvačce Monice Absolonové. pic.twitter.com/9Ql48g4U7q Kafelnikovwarns of doping's influence on juniors as Kyrgios joins the debate NickKyrgios weighs in again on the doping cases of his peers Iga Swiatek and JannikSinner after sharing a post from former French Open champion YevgenyKafelnikov. The Russian ex-tennis player expressed particular concern about thepotential impact these cases might have on junior players, who see two oftoday’s most prominent athletes involved in doping controversies. “And thesad part to all of this is that young and upcoming players (12-16 years old)look at their idols and think maybe it’s normal to use steroids in the futureand get away with this ‍♂️! Current players setting bad examples foryoung generations,” Kafelnikov wrote. TheAustralian player responded to the post with a brief “Yup,” expressing hisagreement with Kafelnikov. The 2022 Australian Open doubles champion has beenone of Sinner’s most vocal critics in recent months, and Swiatek’s case didn’tgo unnoticed. Just days earlier, Kyrgios tweeted: “The excuse that we can alluse is that we didn’t know. Simply didn’t know. Professionals at the highestlevel of sport can now just say, ‘we didn’t know.’” Yup https://t.co/z9MCgCPH2N Kostyukrobbed in Milan but shares heartfelt message MartaKostyuk is visiting Milan during her off-season but suffered an unfortunateincident after being the victim of a robbery in the Italian city. The UkrainianWorld No. 18 revealed that her car was broken into while she was traveling withher husband, George Kyzymenko. "YesterdayI was robbed for the first time in my life (hopefully, the last). But it taughtme way more than it took," she posted on Instagram. "I attended twoamazing concerts with my team, met my favourite artist, and experienced so manyemotions that nobody will ever be able to take away from me. We are moving on.Thank you everyone for the messages, we are safe ❤️." Una publicación compartida de Marta Kostyuk / Марта Костюк (@martakostyuk) Tsitsipas stunnedby horse named after him in racing victory StefanosTsitsipas was surprised on social media after realizing that a horse is named"Tsitsipas in his honor." The Greek tennis player shared a post from"Racing.com," a website specialized in horse racing, showing thevictory of "Tsitsipas" in the Busuttin Racing, alongside Australianjockey Craig Newitt, who won. The worldNo. 11 had a mixed season, where although he won his third Monte-Carlo Masters,he finished the season outside the top 10, after five consecutive years offinishing in the top 6. Tsitsipas also made notable appearances this year as arunner-up at the Barcelona Open and a semifinalist at the ATP 250 Los CabosOpen and Gstaad. The26-year-old player shared on social media his impression of the winning horsenamed after him: “Is this horse actually named after me?! ”he posted, generating reactions from his fans. Is this horse actually named after me?! https://t.co/AcdDMSfijP This article first appeared on TennisUpToDate.com and was syndicated with permission.

Volumetric Display Market | Business Growth, Development Factors, Current and Future Trends till 2031 | Seekway Technology Ltd. SeeReal Technologies GmbH Sony CorporationKeir Starmer’s first Christmas as Prime Minister is likely to go a little different than planned. Forget, feet in front of the fire at Chequers as he basks in a post-election victory glow. Instead, for the first time in years, people will be delighted to get coal in their stockings – as pensioners struggle without winter fuel allowance. Meanwhile, Starmer had best avoid getting his turkey from a farm shop – with farmers in revolt over Rachel Reeves’s Budget. On the upside, Santa may in his sack give Starmer the only gift this year he doesn’t have to declare. In truth, the Prime Minister should still be riding a post-election high having just a few months ago brought Labour back into government after 14 years out in the cold. The only negative on election night was that Starmer fell 7 seats short of matching Tony Blair’s 1997 landslide – a cause of mild irritation to both Starmer and his senior adviser Morgan McSweeney. But it’s not just on seat count that Starmer is falling short of Blair these days. After 1997, it was unfathomable that Blair would be embarking on a ‘reset’ before the year is out. Yet this is what Keir Starmer is having to do as his team try to turn the page on a rocky start to government that has seen a row over freebies, major staff changes, tax rises no-one mentioned during the election campaign – and just this week his first cabinet resignation – over a fraud conviction he knew about when he appointed her. Most read in The Sun For all the talk of change during the election, it often feels rather like the government that came before: infighting, psychodrama and sleaze. So, Starmer is having to recalibrate. Next week he will take the first step in project ‘new year new Keir’ as he uses a speech to try to put the flesh on the bones of his government agenda – and try to show that he does have the people’s priorities at the heart of it. Expect more specific targets with McSweeney carrying out polling to refine the government message. That’s just the beginning as Starmer’s new look No. 10 try to change the narrative around the beleaguered PM. Too often Starmer looks as though he is a passenger rather than the one making the political weather . In No. 10, civil servants have been surprised at how different he is to Rishi Sunak – who would send them into a spin with notes on everything put in his red box. Starmer is said to have a more hands off approach. But now he needs to get a grip. So, what else should Starmer do? Going into the new year No. 10 staff are going to have to do more than blame everything that has gone wrong on Sue Gray, the former civil servant – which has been a go-to excuse in recent months. ‘There is nowhere to hide now,’ says a minister of Starmer’s new No. 10 – led by McSweeney. The Prime Minister and his team are looking at the return of Donald Trump across the pond and the rise of Reform, and take the lesson that they need to get back to talking about people’s priorities. They want to show they can move to the issues that see voters often look to the right. Even good news – like the fall in immigration figures announced this week can’t be attributed to his decisions, they are a Conservative legacy. In No. 10, aides are taking comfort from the fact that they have time to turn things around. ‘We have four years,’ says a senior Labour figure on the need not to panic. But with the Tories edging ahead in the polls, even government figures admit that the party might start to panic if things look this bleak in the new year. ‘I know we’ve got time,’ says a member of the government. ‘But I give it a few months before ministers start to speak out. A lot of us are wondering what’s the point of the government’. So, Starmer needs an agenda. There have been some promising signs – the employment white paper – and there will be more on NHS reform. Then there’s the economy. Starmer and Reeves need to shake off the negativity – and they need to learn from the States and the mistakes of the Democrats – everyone said the economy was going gangbusters, but voters didn’t feel it. They need to find ways to make wide mission concepts something voters can chart in their every day lives. Starmer may have a big majority but the vote share is small. To move the dial, he needs to govern for the whole country – including those that didn’t vote for him. READ MORE SUN STORIES That means a focus on the things voters are most worried about: cost of living , borders and security. If he can do that, he’ll have reason for some Christmas cheer this time next year. Or else Starmer might next year find he’s be the one worried about getting the sack.

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Gabriel is a doubt for Arsenal 's huge Premier League clash with Manchester United on Wednesday. The influential Brazil centre-back won his race to be fit for Saturday's trip to West Ham after limping out of the impressive 5-1 UEFA Champions League win over Sporting CP in midweek. Once again, Gabriel showed his prowess when attacking set-pieces by heading home an early opener from Bukayo Saka's right-wing corner. Arsenal rode a five-goal first half explosion to victory against West Ham. 💥 Watch ALL FIVE of their goals ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/bmKWXsb4Oc That set in motion a frantic first half, which ended with Arsenal 5-2 in front. Not only was the interval the end of the goalscoring, it was also the end of Gabriel's participation. Speaking after the match, Mikel Arteta confirmed a recurrence of the issue that forced the 26-year-old off in Lisbon, as opposed to any side effects from being clattered by West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski for the penalty that Saka dispatched for the Gunners' fifth goal. MORE: All the latest Arsenal news | Premier League schedule for 2024/25 | Latest Premier League top scorer rankings "It was related to the previous injury that he had in Lisbon," Arteta said. "Obviously he did great to be part of that but with the result and the niggle that he's feeling we decided to take him off." Victory moved Arsenal to within five points of Liverpool at the summit. The leaders face champions Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday. All of the title favourites have already been hit by injury problems this season and Gabriel is not Arteta's only fresh concern coming out of the West Ham game. Riccardo Calafiori hobbled off to be replaced by Oleksandr Zinchenko at left-back, while Jorginho started at the base of the midfield following late withdrawals from Mikel Merino (knee) and Thomas Partey (muscular). Nevertheless, Arteta was heartened by the performances put in by Jakub Kiwior and his other injury replacements with United's visit to Emirates Stadium on the horizon. "We had an issue with Gabby and then we had an issue with Ricci as well," he added. "Yesterday, we lost Thomas and Mikel and Myles [Lewis-Skelly], which was very bad news. "What I'm really happy about is Jakub has to come in and does really well. Oleks the same. Jorginho I thought was exceptional today. "That's the level. Every three days we're going to need everyone at their best and it's a good sign that the team can do that."

ARLINGTON, Texas -- The roof at the home of the Dallas Cowboys opened without incident and will stay that way for a Monday night meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals. It was to be the first game with the roof open at AT & T Stadium since Oct. 30, 2022, a 49-29 Dallas victory over Chicago. The roof was supposed to be open three weeks ago for Houston's 34-10 victory on another Monday night, but a large piece of metal and other debris fell roughly 300 feet to the field as the retractable roof was opening about three hours before kickoff. The Cowboys decided to close the roof after the incident, and it remained that way for the game. There were no injuries, and the start of the game wasn't delayed. The club said at the time it would investigate the cause with a plan to reopen the roof when it was deemed safe. Wind was cited as a cause for the falling debris. There were gusts of at least 30 mph in the afternoon before the meeting with the Texans. It was sunny with a high in the 70s Monday in the Dallas area, and winds were in the 10 mph range. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL