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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell says it was a really easy decision to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the presence of three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani played a part, too. Snell was introduced Tuesday at Dodger Stadium accompanied by his agent Scott Boras. The left-hander finalized a $182 million, five-year contract last Saturday. “It was really easy just cause me and Haeley wanted to live here, it’s something we’ve been talking about for a while,” Snell said, referring to his girlfriend. “Then you look at the team. You look at what they’ve built, what they’re doing. It’s just something you want to be a part of.” Last month, Snell opted out of his deal with San Francisco to become a free agent for the second consecutive offseason after he was slowed by injuries during his lone year with the San Francisco Giants. Snell gets a $52 million signing bonus, payable on Jan. 25, and annual salaries of $26 million, of which $13.2 million each year will be deferred . Because Snell is a Washington state resident, the signing bonus will not be subject to California income tax. “It just played out the way that people around me felt comfortable with, I felt comfortable with, they felt comfortable with,” Snell said. “We talked and found something that could work for both of us. You want your worth, you want your respect, and you want enough time to where you can really make a name for yourself. I've made a name for myself outside of LA, but I'm going to be invested.” Two-way star Ohtani, who signed a record $700 million, 10-year deal a year ago, had a historic first season with the Dodgers. He helped them win the franchise's eighth World Series while playing only as designated hitter and became MVP in the National League for the first time after twice winning the award while in the American League. “It helps with him in the lineup for sure. That’s big motivation,” Snell said. “You want to be around players like that when you’re trying to be one of the best in the game. Yeah, it played a big part.” Snell joins Ohtani and fellow Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto atop Los Angeles’ rotation. All-Star Tyler Glasnow will be back after having his first season in LA derailed by a sprained elbow. Ohtani didn’t pitch this year while recovering from right elbow surgery but is expected back on the mound in 2025. The rest of the rotation includes Tony Gonsolin, Landon Knack, Dustin May, Bobby Miller and Emmet Sheehan. “I pitched on six-man, five-man, four-man rotations,” Snell said. “I'm good with it all as long as we have a plan, we'll execute it.” Snell, who turns 32 on Wednesday, went 5-3 with a 3.12 ERA in 20 starts this year, throwing a no-hitter at Cincinnati on Aug. 2 for one of only 16 individual shutouts in the major leagues this season. He struck out 145 and walked 44 in 104 innings. He was sidelined between April 19 and May 22 by a strained left adductor and between June 2 and July 9 by a strained left groin. Snell won Cy Young Awards in 2018 with Tampa Bay and 2023 with San Diego. He is 76-58 with a 3.19 ERA in nine seasons with the Rays (2016-20), Padres (2021-23) and Giants. He has known Andrew Friedman, Dodgers president of baseball operations, since he was 18. In the aftermath of winning the World Series and discussing how the Dodgers could repeat next year, Friedman said, “All conversations kept coming back to Blake.” “Usually in major league free agency, you're buying the backside of a guy's career, the accomplishments that they have had,” he said. “With Blake, one thing that's really exciting for us is, as much success as he's had, we feel like there's more in there." Snell was 2-2 against the Dodgers in his career. “We couldn’t beat him, so we’re going to have him join us,” Friedman said. .___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLBsports writing filipino 。

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence sustained a hit on Sunday against the Houston Texans that will knock him out indefinitely. It was the hit seen around the world. While Trevor Lawrence was having far from the best season of his campaign, the hit he sustained is likely to be what is remembered from his entire year. Seemingly everyone, including former NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman, had thoughts on the tackle . On Sunday, Trevor Lawrence slid to the ground on a routine scramble play, but linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair didn’t stop . The linebacker dove into the quarterback, striking him in the head and knocking him out of the game. Since the hit, the Jacksonville Jaguars have been officially eliminated from playoff contention. As the controversy continue to drag into Week 14, the linebacker has taken to Twitter/X to respond to the situation. Azeez Al-Shaair’s response draws criticism Per “First Take,” the linebacker’s response to the suspension was to declare himself a villain, refusing to claim responsibility. “If you want me to be your villain, I’ll be your villain! See you soon...” he posted. Speaking in response to the post on a December 5 edition of “First Take,” former Cowboys and Giants veteran Chris Canty expressed frustration with the linebacker. “I guess that’s my most frustrating part about what Al-Shaair did yesterday. We’re taking to social media because he showed no contrition after his head coach and general manager tried to defend his character [after] the incident and in response to the scathing rebuke that Jon Runyan gave not only for the hit, but for the aftermath and his part in the melee that ensued,” he said. “So he completely misses the mark. It’s completely tone-deaf. And I just hope that over the three-game suspension, he has an opportunity to refocus and get back to doing what he does best, which is leading that Texas defense because he’s a key part of that locker room,” he added. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans came out in defense of the linebacker, pointing at the ensuing melee that took place after the hit. Texans GM Nick Caserio also pointed out the state of the tackling rules as a problem in their own right. When will Azeez Al-Shaair return? The Texans linebacker is expected to miss the next three games due to suspension. It doesn’t guarantee he will return in Week 18, but it does make him eligible to return. If all goes according to schedule, Al-Shaair will return against the Tennessee Titans in the season finale. Of course, considering how things shake out, the Texans may wish to rest their starters for the game, which could include Al-Shaair. This would potentially set him up to play his first game in a month in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. This article first appeared on NFL Analysis Network and was syndicated with permission.Saudi Gazette report NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia's representative to the donor group King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Assistant Supervisor General of Planning and Development Dr. Aqeel Al-Ghamdi reaffirmed the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to supporting international humanitarian efforts. Addressing the high-level meeting of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in New York on Friday, he highlighted the Kingdom’s leading role as one of the largest international donors. The OCHA donor support group meeting, chaired by Norway, was attended by Al-Ghamdi and his accompanying delegation, as well as representatives from donor countries and international organizations. He emphasized the Kingdom's strong support for the use of modern technology in humanitarian work to improve efficiency and reach the most vulnerable, especially in areas affected by complex crises in conflict zones. Al-Ghamdi also highlighted the Kingdom's commitment to providing ongoing support to OCHA operations, emphasizing the importance of unrestricted funding for prompt and effective responses. He stressed that the Kingdom places inclusivity at the forefront of its humanitarian response, showcasing the efforts of KSrelief to support women, children, and persons with disabilities. Al-Ghamdi underscored the significance of designing humanitarian programs that are inclusive and responsive to the needs of the most vulnerable. < Previous Page Next Page >

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President seeks support of all to achieve successful new eraTHESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greece’s second largest city, Thessaloniki, is getting a brand new subway system that will showcase archaeological discoveries made during construction that held up the project for decades. The 9.6-kilometer inaugural line will officially open on Nov. 30, using driverless trains and platform screen doors. Construction began in earnest in 2003 and unearthed a treasure trove of antiquities in a vast excavation beneath the densely populated city of a million residents. “This project offers a remarkable blend of the ancient and modern, integrating archaeological heritage with metro infrastructure,” Christos Staikouras, the transport and infrastructure minister, told reporters Friday on a media tour of the subway. Tunneling followed ancient commercial routes through the center of the port city that has been continuously inhabited since ancient times. It exposed a Roman-era thoroughfare, ancient Greek burial sites, water and drainage systems, mosaics and inscriptions and tens of thousands of artifacts spanning centuries, also through Byzantine and Ottoman rule. The tunnels had to be bored at a greater depth than originally planned, adding cost and delays, to preserve the ancient discoveries. Key pieces of what was found have been put on display along the underground network of 13 stations including a section of the marble-paved Roman thoroughfare at the central Venizelou Station. “The project faced substantial delays and many challenges, including over 300,000 archaeological finds, many of which are now showcased at various stations along the main line,” Staikouras said. The Thessaloniki metro was first conceived more than a century ago and its completion has been greeted with quiet amazement by residents who for years used the metro project as a punchline for bureaucratic delays and undelivered promises. Government officials said the cost of the metro so far has reached 3 billion euros ($3.1 billion) for the completed first line of the subway system and most of a second line which is currently under construction and due to be delivered in a year. The construction consortium was made up by Greece’s Aktor, Italy’s Webuild and Japan’s Hitachi Rail.Omar Abdullah underlines importance of using south Indian cinema to promote J-K's natural beauty

Telcos face new fines over failure to curb spam callsLegal experts ripped apart Donald Trump's latest request to have his guilty verdict in New York tossed, in which he cited Hunter Biden's sweeping pardon. Trump's lawyers filed a motion to dismiss the guilty verdict , handed down by a New York state jury in May. The questionable filing prompted legal analysts to post takedowns on social media and say they expected the judge will ignore the request. In 72 pages , the lawyers cite Trump's case in federal court and the opinion rules of the Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel. However, rules for federal prosecutors don't bind Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, as that case is in a state court. “Since DA Bragg took office, he has engaged in ‘precisely the type of political theater’ that President Biden condemned," the filing said. Former ethics czar Norm Eisen soundly trounced that claim in a Bluesky thread . ALSO READ: Will Trump back the FBI’s battle against domestic extremists? He won’t say. Eisen later pointed out that Trump's lawyers even went so far as to "invent a new constitutional category of pre-presidential privileges, arguing that the case must be dismissed bc it 'disrupts his transition efforts and his preparations.'" As Eisen explains, there's no such law. As for the Biden pardon, Reuters judicial reporter Brad Heath concluded the claim, which appears on "the first page of this filing," was likely "written for an audience other than the judge." Lawfare's senior editor, Roger Parloff , posted a screen capture on X revealing, " Trump asks that if Justice Merchan plans to deny his now two pending motions to dismiss and schedule a sentencing that grants Trump a 2-week stay so he can seek a federal injunction." The organization State Democracy Defenders Action released a statement saying, "Trump, like everyone else, should be held accountable for his crimes."

NoneNEW YORK, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Outbrain Inc. (NASDAQ: OB) (“Outbrain”), a leading technology platform that drives business results by engaging people across the Open Internet, announced today that, at its special meeting of shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) held earlier today, Outbrain shareholders voted to approve the issuance of 35 million shares of common stock and 10.5 million Series A Convertible Preferred Shares, which are convertible into common stock, in connection with the acquisition of Teads S.A. (the “Share Issuance Proposal”). The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close during the first quarter of 2025. “We are pleased with the outcome of today’s special meeting and extend our appreciation to our shareholders for supporting the combination with Teads,” said David Kostman, Chief Executive Officer of Outbrain. “Today’s shareholder approval marks a major milestone in the process to combine our two complementary businesses. We look forward to the closing of the transaction and becoming a global leader on the Open Internet delivering our full funnel value proposition to drive great outcomes for brands and media owners,” added Kostman.

The Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) officers should be the stewards of the State’s wealth and promoters of its opportunities, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayn has said. He was speaking after inaugurating the KAS Day celebration and the first-anniversary meeting of the Kerala Administrative Service Officers Association here on Sunday. The KAS officers were appointed in various departments to bring about progressive changes. The KAS is not a means to preside over the continuation of the old projects and schemes. On the contrary, the KAS officers are meant to break new ground for changes, he said. As the first batch of the KAS, the government has stood by the difficulties faced by the officials. The government has intervened to a large extent in the service problems faced by the officials, said the Chief Minister. He added that the government will immediately take measures to address the rest of the issues faced by them. The process regarding the amendment of the special rule will be completed expeditiously. Along with this, the government will also examine the possibility of providing periodic training to the KAS officers on the model of the All India Services. The KAS officials should try to turn insignificant departments into significant ones, said Mr. Vijayan while praising the interventions made by the officials in the meetings of the G20 summit and events like Keraleeyam and Navakerala Sadas. Both the State government and the public have high expectations of the KAS officials. They should nurture a positive attitude towards matters related to the people. The Chief Minister also said that maximum care should be taken to reduce the delay in taking decisions on files by using advanced technologies. The process of recruiting the next batch of KAS officers is in the final stage. As the first KAS batch, the officers have to set an example for the coming batches, he said. Governance should be done giving due respect to democracy. “We need a bureaucratic society guided by progressive secular values. A new work culture with an accountable approach is essential for working constructively. The government has introduced some new perspectives in the field of governance. The officers should have the qualities like adaptability, empathetic behaviour, awareness of civil rights, and confidence to work constructively,” he added. Published - December 22, 2024 07:42 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit

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