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NoneWith technical prowess and considerable style, Marta danced around two sliding defenders, outwitted a goalkeeper and calmly scored as another player rushed forward in desperation to stop her. It was more Marta Magic. That goal last weekend helped propel the Orlando Pride into Saturday's National Women's Soccer League championship game against the Washington Spirit. Barbra Banda also scored in the Pride's 3-2 semifinal victory over the Kansas City Current . While Banda has had an incredible first season with the Pride, captain Marta has been the talisman that has helped lead the team in its remarkable turnaround this year. The last time the Pride were in the NWSL playoffs was in 2017 — Marta's first year with the club. But this season they nearly went undefeated, going 23 games without a loss to start the season before losing 2-0 to the Portland Thorns with just two regular-season games left. “I think because of the way that we did it, during this season, from beginning to now, it’s something very special that I’ve never had before with any other club that I’ve played for," Marta said. "Plus year by year, we see in America, strong competition. This is the best league in the world. And you never know what’s going to happen, and it’s hard to keep winning the games, being in the first place almost like the whole season. That’s why it’s really different and so special.” Marta’s goal was the latest gasp-inducing moment in a stellar career filled with them. Known by just her first name, the 38-year-old is a six-time FIFA world player of the year. "Let's see if tomorrow I can do something similar — or even better," Marta said on Friday. Her teammate Kylie Strom chimed in: “That was the greatest goal I've ever witnessed, hands down." Appropriate. Earlier this year, FIFA announced that the best goal in women's soccer each year would earn the Marta Award. In a lighthearted moment the day before the title match, Marta was asked if she thought it was possible she might give the award to herself. “You guys need to decide, because who votes for the best goal in the year? It’s you. It’s the people in the public. So it should be really interesting, like Marta’s Award goes to Marta!” she said with a laugh. Marta has played in six World Cups for Brazil and played this summer in her sixth Olympics, winning a silver medal after falling in the final to the United States . She previously said this would be her final year with the national team. But since then Brazil was named the host of the 2027 Women's World Cup. "I had a conversation with my coach, the national team coach, and I was really clear about playing in 2027. I told him it’s not my goal anymore,” she said. “But I’m always available to help the national team. And if they think I still can do something during this preparation for the World Cup, yeah, I would be happy to help them." Marta's club career started in Brazil when she was just 16. She has also played in Sweden and in the U.S. professional women's leagues that came before the NWSL. With nine regular-season goals, Marta has had one of her best seasons since she joined the Pride. “I can never pick a side, I never pick favorites — but I love to see this for Marta," U.S. coach Emma Hayes said. “Marta is someone we all like, admire and are grateful for. And that goal was just like prime Marta at her best. And so grateful for and thankful for her that she got the opportunity with another game with her team.” The Pride went 18-2-6 this season, clinching the NWSL Shield for the first trophy in club history. Orlando also set a record with 60 regular-season points to finish atop the standings. “We are sitting top of the table, but I think there still are a lot of doubters. I think there’s people out there who say, maybe this was a one-off season,” Strom said. “But we’re here to prove them all wrong. So I think we do carry a bit of that underdog mentality still with us.” The second-seeded Spirit advanced to the title match at Kansas City's CPKC Stadium last weekend on a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw against defending champions Gotham FC. The Spirit's roster includes Trinity Rodman, a standout forward who formed the so-called “Triple Espresso” trio with Mallory Swanson and Sophia Smith for the United States at the Olympics. ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer Anne M. Peterson, The Associated PressTrump brings back government by social media

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said he was caught off guard by reports early Tuesday that linebacker Shaq Barrett wants to unretire. The two-time Super Bowl winner signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins in March, then abruptly announced his retirement on social media in July, just days before the start of Miami's training camp. “Just to be candid, obviously there's a reason why you target and sign somebody," McDaniel said Tuesday afternoon. “I was fully caught off guard, or caught by surprise this morning as I found out.” McDaniel indicated the Dolphins have not had any conversations with Barrett recently. Miami holds the 32-year-old’s contractual rights. ESPN first reported the news. “It was kind of news as you guys got it,” McDaniel said. He also said he hasn't had a chance to think about Barrett potentially rejoining the team, and that his immediate focus is on Miami's Thursday night game at Green Bay. “The team is counting on me to think about the Packers,” he said. "I'll get with (GM) Chris (Grier), and we'll work through that. There's a ton of implications that go along with it in terms of team and roster stuff, so we'll work through that as we just got the news today.” Barrett has 400 tackles, 59 sacks, 22 forced fumbles and three interceptions in nine seasons — four with Denver and five with Tampa Bay. He was a second-team All-Pro with the Buccaneers in 2019, with a league-high 19 1/2 sacks. The Dolphins waived veteran safety Marcus Maye on Tuesday and activated rookie safety Patrick McMorris from injured reserve. Maye, who signed with the Dolphins in June, played in 11 games with three starts for Miami this season. He had 30 tackles and a tackle for loss. He could re-sign to the team's practice squad if he clears waivers. Maye previously played for New Orleans, but was cut in a money-saving move in March after two seasons with the Saints. Maye's release made room on the roster for McMorris, who was drafted in the sixth round by Miami in April. He began the season on injured reserve because of a calf injury. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”) reminds investors of the upcoming February 14, 2025 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired MGP Ingredients, Inc. (“MGPI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MGPI ) common stock between May 4, 2023 through October 30, 2024, , inclusive (the “Class Period”). If you suffered a loss on your MGPI investments or would like to inquire about potentially pursuing claims to recover your loss under the federal securities laws, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/mgp-ingredients-inc-1/ . You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights. On October 17, 2024, MGPI disclosed that sales were expected to decline 24% in the third quarter 2024, compared to the third quarter 2023. The Company also announced it now expected financial results to be below its prior guidance due to soft demand and high inventories. On this news MGPI’s stock price fell $19.71, or 24.2%, to close at $61.86 per share on October 18, 2024, thereby injuring investors. Then, on October 31, 2024, the Company stated that excess inventories would have an “even greater impact” on sales in 2025 than previously stated, forcing the Company to scale back certain operations to save money. On this news, MGPI’s stock price fell $8.27, or 14.7%, to close at $48.04 per share on October 31, 2024, thereby injuring investors further. The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) there had been a slowdown in consumption and oversupply in their products; and (2) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn , Twitter , or Facebook . If you purchased or otherwise acquired MGPI common stock during the Class Period, you may move the Court no later than February 14, 2025 to request appointment as lead plaintiff in this putative class action lawsuit. To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com , or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com . If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased. This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. Contacts Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, Los Angeles Charles Linehan, 310-201-9150 or 888-773-9224 shareholders@glancylaw.com www.glancylaw.comAP Sports SummaryBrief at 6:25 p.m. ESTNone

ALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 9, 2024-- Jackson Acquisition Company II (the “Company”) announced today that it priced its initial public offering of 20,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit. The units will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) and will trade under the ticker symbol “JACS.U” beginning December 10, 2024. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-tenth (1/10) of a Class A ordinary share upon the consummation of an initial business combination. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and rights are expected to be listed on the NYSE under the symbols “JACS” and “JACS.R,” respectively. The offering is expected to close on December 11, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. The Company, led by Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer Richard L. Jackson, is a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. While the Company may pursue an initial business combination in any industry, the Company intends to concentrate its search on businesses with a focus on healthcare services, healthcare technology, or otherwise focused on the healthcare industry. Roth Capital Partners is acting as sole book-running manager for the offering. The Company has granted the underwriter a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,000,000 units to cover over-allotments, if any. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. When available, copies of the prospectus may be obtained from Roth Capital Partners, LLC, 888 San Clemente Drive, Suite 400, Newport Beach, CA 92660, (800) 678-9147 or by accessing the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov . A registration statement relating to the securities was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 9, 2024. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of, these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the Company’s proposed initial public offering and the Company’s search for and/or completion of an initial business combination. No assurance can be given that the offering will be completed on the terms described, or at all, or that the Company will complete an initial business combination. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks, conditions and other uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s registration statement and preliminary prospectus for the Company’s offering filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Copies of these documents are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov . The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241209829813/en/ CONTACT: Richard L. Jackson Jackson Acquisition Company II (678) 690-1079 KEYWORD: GEORGIA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FINANCE SOURCE: Jackson Acquisition Company II Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/09/2024 06:09 PM/DISC: 12/09/2024 06:09 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241209829813/enNone

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Georgie Grasso has made it to the final of this year's Great British Bake Off . As you’re tuning in tonight for the final episode at 8pm on Channel 4, here is everything you need to know about the 34-year old, from Wales, who will appear alongside the other finalists Christiaan de Vries and Dylan Bachelet. Georgie, a nature-lover and forager from Carmarthenshire , finds inspiration in the food that grows in the nearby hedgerows and fields. She is a proud Welsh-Italian and lives in a farmhouse with her husband and three kids, ten hens, two ducks, two dogs, and a cat. She has been on quite the journey already on Bake Off. And according to the Mirror , which gave viewers a preview of what to expect today, Georgie claims her last showstopper was "the most challenging bake" she has ever done, so tonight's finale looks like it could be be a significant occasion for her. But judging by her life so far, it seems that this determined baker is no stranger to facing challenges and she has continued to power through to achieve her goals no matter what has stood in her way so far. For the latest TV & Showbiz news, sign up to our newsletter Who is Georgie? Georgie is a paediatric nurse with three children and shares posts about her life in the countryside and her love of baking on her TikTok account and Instagram pages using the handle @georgiegrasso. Despite her busy life she clearly finds the time to forage for food in the fields and hedgerows nearby, and takes inspiration from her Italian roots as well as her travels. She has spoken of her love of animals and nature throughout the show, including mentioning her hen called Fanny, who inspired her first showstopper cake . She told the judges at the time: "I'm actually making my chicken who's called Fanny." Previously, she has said in an Instagram Q&A that she believes she manifested being on the Great British Bake Off after a fan asked: “Did you really manifest getting on bake off?” Georgie replied: “Absolutely. I manifest everything.” Mental health journey and navigating ADHD Georgie has posted openly about her experience with her own mental health and has previously spoken on Instagram about what makes her truly happy. She said: “Honestly, still figuring myself out and finding myself. I’ve spent my life in survival/flight mode, so still navigating my way out of it. “But I know the love for my children makes my heart whole. Helping others always gives me a sense of fulfillment. It’s why I became a children’s nurse." Georgie has also shared how much peace her garden brings her on her TikTok page, noting in one video: “The sound of the birds in my garden is such beautiful therapy.” The mum-of-three also opened up about her experience with ADHD in October, after saying she wanted to talk about it more on her social media. She said: “I’ve lived half my life struggling with the ups and downs and trying to navigate how to live with certain conditions. I have massively struggled and I have been victim to the stigma of especially ADHD.” Georgie has used social media to spread awareness of the condition, as well as speaking about some aspects of ADHD which are poorly understood. In one post, she shared a clip of her smiling with freshly washed hair, noting: “Finally managed to wash my hair today. Don’t forget no matter how small, a win is a win. And sometimes being productive may just be washing your hair. Go easy on yourself.” She has previously shared that she “didn’t get on” with ADHD medication when answering a question from a woman in her thirties about the condition, explaining: “At this age we have so many deep rooted and set in stone coping mechanisms to be able to just live, and it’s hard to get out of them after so long. “But knowing why we do certain things can help sometimes if only we take a pause before we jump into things.” Personal background and family Georgie lives in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, but has also previously shared her love for Monmouthshire with her followers online. Speaking about where she lives, she said the best bit of living in Kidwelly is “the old fashioned sense of community". She added: "I love knowing basically everyone living there or them knowing me through relatives.” The Welsh contestant is also half Italian, as her dad’s side of the family are all Italian. She has also shared that her mum’s side is Welsh “with a bit of Brummy". When asked if she spoke any Italian, Georgie told her followers: “Yes I used to be fluent and still more or less am but I forget random words because I don’t speak it every day anymore. But I have a Calabrian dialect.” We also know that Georgie donated her kidney to her father in 2017, although she has not gone into a large amount of detail about this experience on social media. The heartbreaking meaning behind one of her tattoos Georgie has a number of tattoos with one going from her leg up her side and around her back, but one of the symbols has a touching meaning. She explained: “My most significant which you will see on the show a lot is my tattoo for my little girl who was stillborn. The clock has her time of birth/death and the rose to signify her name Avery Rose.” The talented baker and mental health advocate has shared mindful messages which may indicate some of her feelings towards the sensitive journey she has been on. In a Mother's Day post, she wrote: “Forever grateful for you three. “Always thinking of those who are mothers that have lost, those who yearn to be mothers, and those who have lost their mothers. As much as these days can be wonderful for some, it can be crushing for others. Be kind always.” GBBO experience and what’s next Georgie has noted that the best thing about her Bake Off experience has been the people. She posted a heartwarming picture of herself with the other contestants, noting that she has met “the best people she could have imagined” with Alison Hammond at the forefront of the selfie. It seems that baking will always be central to what Georgie does next, as she has revealed that she “hopes to continue in this type of field".Pep Guardiola heaps praise on Kevin De Bruyne after his man-of-the-match display against Nottingham Forest finally ended Man City's winless run - but reveals fresh double injury blowViolence against sanitary worker condemned