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Ruud van Nistelrooy savoured his first match in charge of Leicester with a 3-1 Premier League win over West Ham, while Crystal Palace edged Ipswich 1-0 on Tuesday. Jamie Vardy, Bilal El Khannouss and Patson Daka got the goals as Van Nistelrooy enjoyed a dream start to his new role shortly after his departure from Manchester United. The Dutchman said he had been "astonished" by the number of offers he received after a four-game spell as interim United boss, which included two wins over Leicester. A lethal finisher in his playing days, Van Nistelrooy watched on approvingly as Vardy opened the scoring after just 99 seconds at the King Power. The 37-year-old had initially been flagged offside, but a VAR review showed he was clearly on for his fifth goal of the season. Defeat ramps up the scrutiny of Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui after a seventh defeat in 14 Premier League games. The visitors enjoyed the majority of possession and had 31 shots to Leicester's eight but failed to make it count. West Ham did have a goal controversially ruled out when Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen punched the ball into his own net and was relieved to be awarded a foul due to minimal contact from Tomas Soucek. Conor Coady also cleared off the line from Crysencio Summerville in the second half. But Leicester remained a threat on the counter-attack and doubled their lead when El Khannouss coolly stroked home Kasey McAteer's pass. Daka then blasted in to make it 3-0 before Niclas Fuellkrug netted a late consolation with his first West Ham goal. Victory lifts Leicester up to 15th, four points above the relegation zone, and within two points of 14th-placed West Ham. Meanwhile, Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the only goal at Portman Road as Palace won the battle of two more sides at the bottom end of the table. The Frenchman produced a classy finish from Eberechi Eze's pass on the hour mark to secure the Eagles' first away win of the season. Palace pull three points clear of the bottom three, while Ipswich remain second from bottom and winless at home on their return to the top flight. (AFP)High schools move on from college for all

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How will the Galaxy offset the loss of Riqui Puig in MLS Cup final?WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats reelected Chuck Schumer as party leader on Tuesday as the party moves into a deeply uncertain time, with no real consensus on a strategy as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office. From left, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., gather after Senate Democratic leadership elections for the next session of Congress on Tuesday in Washington. Mark Schiefelbein, Associated Press Schumer faced no opposition in the party leadership elections, in which Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin was also reelected to the No. 2 spot and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar became the new No. 3. In a statement, Schumer, of New York, said he was honored to move the party forward “during this crucial period for our country.” “Our preference is to secure bipartisan solutions wherever possible and look for ways to collaborate with our Republican colleagues to help working families,” Schumer said. “However, our Republican colleagues should make no mistake about it, we will always stand up for our values.” While Schumer remains popular with his colleagues, it is a bleak moment for Senate Democrats, who were hopeful they could hold the majority for the third election in a row. Instead they lost four seats and will be in the minority, 53-47, as Trump takes office. People are also reading... Trump dialed in Tuesday with Senate Republicans as they began laying the groundwork for control of government. The brief call was more celebratory than a prescriptive policy agenda, according to those attending the private GOP retreat, urging senators to confirm his Cabinet nominees as they launch an agenda of tax cuts, deportations and other priorities. "It was a love fest," said Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo. “There was a real sense of unity in the room.” Republicans want to notch an early accomplishment after Trump’s inauguration Jan. 20. Incoming Senate Republican leader John Thune of South Dakota outlined a potential roadmap during the private retreat at the Library of Congress, detailing a potential strategy that would have senators working on an initial legislative package — energy, border security and defense priorities — that could be approved in the first 30 days of the new administration. Next, he explained that the senators would turn to reviving the expiring tax cuts from Trump's first term. The new Congress convenes Jan. 3, and the Senate expects to quickly begin holding confirmation hearings for Trump’s top Cabinet nominees. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., also addressed the GOP senators — noting his slim majority in the House. He “emphasized the need for unity heading into the first 100 days agenda,” his spokesman Taylor Haulsee said. Unlike eight years ago, when opposition to Trump’s narrow election win fueled enthusiasm in their party, Democratic lawmakers and many of their voters are exhausted and looking for answers. So far, Democrats stayed relatively quiet on Trump’s nominees and plans for office. Schumer declined to comment on specifics of any nominees, instead allowing Republican reaction to dominate the conversation. On Monday, Schumer wrote a public letter to Thune, asking him to resist Trump’s pressure to allow him to appoint some of his nominees without a Senate vote and to insist on full FBI background checks for all nominees. But he has said little else about Trump’s upcoming presidency. While some have been more aggressive — Washington Sen. Patty Murray, a former chairwoman of the Senate Health, Labor, Education and Pensions Committee, said that Trump’s nomination of Robert Kennedy Jr. to lead the Health and Human Services Department is “dangerous” and “nothing short of disaster” — several Democratic senators say they are saving their strength and figuring out a focus. “Everybody’s in kind of a wait-and-see mode right now,” said Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, part of Schumer’s leadership team. “Under the previous Trump administration, there was chaos all the time, all the time. And I do think it is important to pick your battles.” It’s still unclear which battles they will pick, and Democrats have differing opinions on how to fight them. Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz, who is also in Democratic leadership, says “anyone who has a grand strategy is full of crap” but thinks Democrats, for now, “need to keep things simple.” “We need to talk about people, protect people, advocate for people,” he said. “Do not talk about protecting institutions. Do not talk about advocating for institutions. It’s a not just a rhetorical shift, but an attitudinal shift. We have to remind ourselves, that we’re not fighting for programs and projects and line items and agencies or norms. We’re fighting for people.” Virginia Sen. Mark Warner said he’s spent a lot of time reflecting, and “I don’t think anyone can claim this was a policy election,” and Democrats need to look at cultural issues. Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says Democrats just need to “pace ourselves” and avoid the “massive freakout” of Trump's last term. Democrats should be preparing, says Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal. He says Schumer is picking his battles “very thoughtfully and strategically.” “We’re thinking about how we protect against using the FBI, or the prosecutorial authority of the Justice Department for retribution against critics,” Blumenthal said. “How we elevate these issues in a way that American people understand them.” Democrats know better now “the extraordinary challenges we’re going to face,” Blumenthal said. November's best images from around the world Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the U.S. compete in the ice dance rhythm dance program at the Grand Prix of Figure Skating series competition in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae) Hiro Komae A discarded plastic bag floats in the waters of Botafogo beach in Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. 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Lifestyle Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. In this article: How the at-home self swabs work Why early detection is so important with cervical cancer The groups and communities most at-risk If you’re a woman or person with a cervix aged 25 or over, you’ve probably already experienced a cervical cancer screening at your local GP. Here’s why the new HPV self-collect test could save countless lives across Australia. With Australia set to become the first country in the world to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035, a new government-led campaign involving four of Australia’s leading health organisations aims to tackle the concerningly low screening rates in certain groups and communities. According to government data, women and people with a cervix from First Nations, LGBTQ+ and multicultural communities and those with a disability are less likely to book in for the five-yearly life-saving screening test. Given the fact that regular screening remains the most effective way to detect and prevent the disease, experts are passionate about addressing this gap in certain communities . Highlighting Australia’s world-leading HPV self-collect test with the Own It campaign, the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer (ACPCC), the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO), ACON and the Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative have joined forces to eliminate potential barriers to screening in certain communities. Understanding the guidelines around screening for cervical cancer Over the last decade, the guidelines and recommendations around who should be screened for cervical cancer – and when – have evolved significantly in accordance with our improved technology and knowledge of the disease. As Professor Marion Saville , the Executive Director of the ACPCC, explains, experts are still clearing up confusion about the guidelines since the introduction of the current screening test in 2017 replaced the Pap smear. “There are also more screening options than ever before, such as the new self-swab test, which became widely available to all routine screening participants on July 1, 2022,” she says. “This option provides a more accessible and comfortable alternative for many women and people with a cervix, as it allows them to self-swab in privacy at their healthcare provider.” According to Saville, the current guidelines state women should begin screening at the age of 25 and continue every five years until they are between the ages of 70 to 74. “Confusion still remains about eligibility, with many believing that having the same partner for years, being no longer sexually active, being exclusively sexually active with same-sex partners, or having had the HPV vaccine means they don’t need to screen,” Saville says. “However, HPV can be transmitted through various forms of intimate contact and it can remain inactive and sometimes reactivate later on in life. While the vaccine provides strong protection, it doesn't cover all cancer-causing types.” There are also more screening options than ever before. Image: iStock The biggest barriers to regular screening According to Saville, there are several varying factors influencing the screening rates across communities, with the most significant one being a lack of awareness or misinformation about the current guidelines and recommendations, “This is why we have worked to encourage clinicians to bring up both cervical screening options to patients, to ensure they can make an informed choice about how they would like to screen.” While it may seem like an injustice that the rising cost of living is impacting your ability to splurge on avocados during the weekly shop, Saville says busier schedules and financial pressure are also causing many women to avoid their health concerns and regular screening appointments. “Busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or difficulty accessing a healthcare provider can make it challenging for women to prioritise screening. This is particularly true for those in rural and remote areas, where resources and services may be limited,” Saville explains. With cultural stigma and discomfort also impeding many women’s screening attendance, the introduction of the self-swab option provides a more convenient and private alternative, “But there’s still work to do in ensuring that all women and people with a cervix are aware of and feel confident using this option”, adds Saville. The at-home test is as simple as they come. Image: iStock How do self-swab screening tests work? If you’ve experienced a cervical screening test before, you’ll likely agree that, compared to other medical procedures, it’s generally fairly quick and painless. But when the test is traditionally performed by medical professionals in a clinical setting, it’s only natural to wonder if a self-performed at-home swab is truly a worthy alternative. “The self-collected samples are just as accurate as clinician-collected samples when it comes to detecting the types of HPV that can cause pre-cancer,” explains Saville. “This is because the test itself is highly sensitive and specifically designed to detect the virus, regardless of who collects the sample.” The at-home test is as simple as they come; “You twist open the soft swab, insert it 4-5cm centimetres into the vagina, gently rotate it for at least 10 seconds, and then pop it back into the container. From there, the sample is sent to the lab for testing.” It’s also important to note that the self-swab does not need to reach the cervix in order to detect cervical cancer cells. However, if you are experiencing unexplained symptoms such as bleeding from the vagina after sex, in between your periods or after menopause, it’s recommended you book an in-person screening test with a health professional. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, thanks to effective screening methods. Image: iStock Why is early detection so crucial for a disease like cervical cancer? Like any health condition, early detection of cervical cancer is key to preventing further emotional, physical and financial strain that comes with advanced treatment options. “Research shows that 72 per cent of cervical cancers are found in those who’ve never been screened or don’t screen regularly,” Saville explains. “The good news is that cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, thanks to effective screening methods.” “Cervical cancer develops slowly, often starting as abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix caused by persistent HPV infection. By identifying these abnormalities early through regular screening, we can intervene before cancer develops.” More Coverage The Bayer class action decision shows women's pain is still not taken seriously Sarah Mitchell 'I photographed 500 vulvas – here's what I learnt' Ebony Leigh Originally published as What you need to know about self-swabs and cervical cancer screening More related stories Food Hotel Sorrento unveils sexy rooftop bar in time for Christmas A breezy new rooftop bar is checking into Melbourne’s summertime playground this week — boasting impressive bay views, an ocean of seafood platters and champagne. Read more Lifestyle This crispy salmon, lentil and walnut salad is summer in a bowl The perfect summer lunch Read more

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PUNE Tutari, a trumpet-like instrument, allotted as a symbol to little-known independent candidates in at least nine constituencies, has led to serious vote division which resulted in the loss of official Nationalist Congress Party (SP) candidates. After the analysis of the data, it was found that, constituencies like Ambegaon in Pune district Paranda in Dharashiv district, Kej in Beed district, Shahapur and Belapur in Thane district, Ghansawangi in Jalana district, Jintur in Parbhani district, Anushakti Nagar in Mumbai, Parner in Ahmednagar district where the candidate with trumpet symbol gained substantial votes, which possibly led to the vote division of NCP (SP) candidates in their respective constituencies and resulting in their defeat. In the Paranda constituency, state health minister Tanaji Sawant was elected by a thin margin of 1,509 votes by defeating NCP (SP) candidate Rahul Mote. In this constituency, an independent candidate Jameel Pathan with a trumpet symbol gained 4,446 votes. In Parner constituency in Ahmednagar district from where Kashinath Date from NCP Ajit Pawar faction defeated Rani Lanke of NCP (SP) by a thin margin of 1,526 votes. Here an independent candidate Sakharam Sarak with a trumpet symbol secured 3,582 votes which paved the way for the NCP candidate. Rani Lanke is the wife of NCP (SP) MP Nilesh Lanke who defeated BJP leader Dr Sujay Vikhe Patil from the Ahmednagar Lok Sabha seat. In a similar case, from the Anushaktinagar seat, NCP candidate Sana Malik daughter of Nawab Malik defeated NCP (SP) candidate Fahad Ahmed by a thin margin of 3,378 votes. In this constituency, an independent candidate Jayprakash Agrawal with a trumpet symbol secured 4,075 votes. According to NCP (SP) state unit chief Jayant Patil, the symbol given by the Election Commission to many independent candidates created confusion among voters. “As a result, many voters voted for ‘tutari’ instead of a man blowing a trumpet. We are thinking of taking up this issue with the Election Commission,” Patil said. It’s been a well-known trick in politics to prop up candidates whose name or election symbol resembles that of political opponents, in the hope that they will eat away part of the votes of the opponent. After the Lok Sabha elections, the NCP-SP approached the Election Commission of India, claiming that it lost votes due to confusion caused by the trumpet symbol being referred to as ‘tutari.’ The party requested the poll body to ensure that no other party or independent candidate was allotted a symbol resembling the ‘tutari’ to avoid voter confusion. Taking cognizance of it, the Election Commission issued an order prohibiting the use of the word ‘tutari,’ the Marathi term for trumpet. According to the Election Commission’s directive, the term ‘tutari’ will no longer be used and instead the English word ‘trumpet’ will be applied when assigning symbols to independent candidates in assembly polls.UBA heralds festive season, lights up Lagos Marina GardenSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will miss Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers with a sore throwing shoulder. Purdy injured his right shoulder in last Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks . Purdy underwent an MRI that showed no structural damage but the shoulder didn't improve during the week and Purdy was ruled out for the game. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.

WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' leadership was to blame for a series of missteps this year that put the agency under scrutiny, a report said on Tuesday, noting that its shortcomings included being insufficiently focused on economic data releases, communication with users and providing adequate training. But the report from a team of experts made up of government and private sector members said none of the incidents were related to the quality or accuracy of the agency's core data work. No dishonest or nefarious underlying motives had been found, the report added. Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su ordered an inquiry after three incidents, including the early release of a portion of the Consumer Price Index for April. "I want to emphasize that throughout their conversations with me, the team emphasized that overall, their investigation revealed a really excellent organization with a highly capable staff, deeply committed to their mission and their agency," BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer told reporters. "My first hope and expectation is that you will see a seamless data release process. We've already taken a number of steps to further mitigate risk." The BLS compiles economic reports such as the closely followed monthly employment report and consumer price data. In May, the BLS reported that a subset of files had been inadvertently loaded to its website approximately 30 minutes prior to the scheduled 8:30 a.m. ET release for April's CPI and Real Earnings data. McEntarfer said there was no noticeable movement in the U.S. Treasury market on the day some of the CPI data was released early. Months earlier, a BLS economist was reported to have been sharing undisclosed technical calculations underlying some of the data from the CPI series with private-sector economists who were dubbed super-users. "It was an idiosyncratically collected group of emails of people who had been asking him questions that he put together against policies and procedures that BLS outlined, so, yeah, it was limited to one person and ceased at the moment its attention was brought to the agency," McEntarfer said. In August, the release of the preliminary annual benchmark revision for the nonfarm payrolls report was delayed for more than 30 minutes after its scheduled 10 a.m. release time, but it still found its way onto social media platforms before the agency posted it. The investigation found that the agency's technology and software modernization had been hampered by underfunding and a lack of multi-year funding to enable it to ensure its processes and systems kept pace with technological advancements. The panel of investigators recommended among other things that the BLS re-imagine enterprise training for front-line staff, communicate earlier and more frequently with users about upcoming revisions to survey methodologies in a manner that is appropriate for both expert and more general users, and revise contingency planning to mitigate the risk of untimely releases. "BLS management mandated accountability at the supervisory and manager levels, and added standards for those two levels in performance management plans," said Jonathan Schwabish, a member of the committee that conducted the inquiry into the BLS' procedures and practices. Schwabish, who is a senior fellow at the Urban Institute, also said the BLS had removed contractors from critical roles and limited those functions to federal staff. "So prior to these incidents, certain releases either had input or help from federal contractors, and so BLS, after these incidents, removed the contractors from those roles." Sign up here. Reporting by Lucia Mutikani; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama and Paul Simao Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tab

Yevla Election Results: Chhagan Bhujbal NCP vs Manikrao Shinde in Yevla. Who is winning?Frank Seravalli and former NHL goaltender Carter Hutton discuss why veteran goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury could be a valuable member on Canada’s 4 Nations Face-Off roster. Frank Seravalli: So, if you’re talking about experience and I don’t know why he hasn’t been mentioned more, but why wouldn’t Team Canada consider someone like Marc-Andre Fleury as the third guy? Maybe he can help talk to these guys in between games. He keeps everything light. He’s really well-liked and God forbid the wheels fall off with the two guys that you pick. Would anyone feel uncomfortable putting Marc-Andre Fleury in the net? Carter Hutton: No, I sure wouldn’t, Frank. And I brought that up before, I thought Marc-Andre Fleury and Cam Talbot were like my number three. I think for the longest time it’s been Binnington, Skinner and Hill, those were our three guys because of recent success. But, Fleury is a guy who’s going to make the room light practice, he’s going to be able to manage these moments. He is a guy that I think anyone across Canada would be fine if it was the final game and someone got hurt or he had to go in and he was your guy you’d be totally fine with it. Carter Hutton: I also like Cam Talbot because I know he doesn’t have the same resume as him, but at this point, Cam Talbot has the capacity to go in there and play and be in those situations. So those are two guys I look for in that number three situation and they’re guys that if they aren’t starting they’re not going to be undermining anyone, they’re going to be there for the benefit of the team and do whatever they can to try to help this team win. This article first appeared on Daily Faceoff and was syndicated with permission.Unions attack 2.8% Government pay rise proposal for NHS workers and teachers

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats reelected Chuck Schumer as party leader on Tuesday as the party moves into a deeply uncertain time, with no real consensus on a strategy as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office. From left, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., gather after Senate Democratic leadership elections for the next session of Congress on Tuesday in Washington. Schumer faced no opposition in the party leadership elections, in which Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin was also reelected to the No. 2 spot and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar became the new No. 3. In a statement, Schumer, of New York, said he was honored to move the party forward “during this crucial period for our country.” “Our preference is to secure bipartisan solutions wherever possible and look for ways to collaborate with our Republican colleagues to help working families,” Schumer said. “However, our Republican colleagues should make no mistake about it, we will always stand up for our values.” While Schumer remains popular with his colleagues, it is a bleak moment for Senate Democrats, who were hopeful that they could hold the majority for the third election in a row. Instead they lost four seats and will be in the minority, 53-47, as Trump takes office and pressures the Senate to quickly confirm his Cabinet nominees. Unlike eight years ago, when opposition to Trump’s narrow election win fueled enthusiasm in their party, Democratic lawmakers and many of their voters are exhausted and looking for answers. So far, Democrats have stayed relatively quiet on Trump’s nominees and plans for office – a stark contrast from the loud opposition to Trump when he was elected eight years ago. Schumer has declined to comment on specifics of any nominees, instead allowing Republican reaction to dominate the conversation. On Monday, Schumer wrote a public letter to South Dakota Sen. John Thune, the incoming Republican majority leader, asking him to resist Trump’s pressure to allow him to appoint some of his nominees without a Senate vote and to insist on full FBI background checks for all nominees. But he has said little else about Trump’s upcoming presidency. While some have been more aggressive — Washington Sen. Patty Murray, a former chairwoman of the Senate Health, Labor, Education and Pensions Committee, said that Trump’s nomination of Robert Kennedy Jr. to lead the Health and Human Services Department is “dangerous” and “nothing short of disaster” — several Democratic senators say they are saving their strength and figuring out a focus. “Everybody’s in kind of a wait-and-see mode right now,” said Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, who is part of Schumer’s leadership team. “Under the previous Trump administration, there was chaos all the time, all the time. And I do think it is important to pick your battles.” It’s still unclear which battles they will pick. And Democrats have differing opinions on how to fight them. Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz, who is also in Democratic leadership, says that “anyone who has a grand strategy is full of crap,” but thinks that Democrats, for now, “need to keep things simple.” “We need to talk about people, protect people, advocate for people,” Schatz said. “Do not talk about protecting institutions. Do not talk about advocating for institutions. It’s a not just a rhetorical shift, but an attitudinal shift. We have to remind ourselves, that we’re not fighting for programs and projects and line items and agencies or norms. We’re fighting for people.” Virginia Sen. Mark Warner said that he’s spent a lot of time reflecting, and “I don’t think anyone can claim this was a policy election,” and Democrats need to look at cultural issues. Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says Democrats just need to “pace ourselves” and avoid the “massive freakout” of Trump's last term. Democrats should be preparing, says Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal. He says Schumer is picking his battles “very thoughtfully and strategically.” “We’re thinking about how we protect against using the FBI, or the prosecutorial authority of the Justice Department for retribution against critics,” said Blumenthal. “How we elevate these issues in a way that American people understand them.” Democrats know better now, after eight years, “the extraordinary challenges we’re going to face,” Blumenthal said. Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the U.S. compete in the ice dance rhythm dance program at the Grand Prix of Figure Skating series competition in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae) A discarded plastic bag floats in the waters of Botafogo beach in Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado) China's President Xi Jinping, left center, and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, walk into the Alvorada palace after attending a welcoming ceremony in Brasilia, Brazil, Nov. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres) Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova competes against Great Britain's Katie Boulter during a Billie Jean King Cup semi-final match at Martin Carpena Sports Hall in Malaga, southern Spain, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., closes a door to a private meeting with Vice President-elect JD Vance and Republican Senate Judiciary Committee members, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) A surfer rides on an artificial wave in the river 'Eisbach' at the 'Englischer Garten' (English Garden) downtown in Munich, Germany, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) A woman carries a gift basket as she arrives at a park to attend a friend's birthday party, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Kampala, Uganda. (AP Photo/David Goldman) Tania hugs her brother-in-law Baruc after rescuing some of their belongings from their flooded house after the floods in Paiporta, Valencia, Spain, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti) Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris looks at a monitor backstage, just before taking the stage for her final campaign rally, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) President-elect Donald Trump listens during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) President Joe Biden meets with President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) A resident returns to his burned village, Monday Nov. 25, 2024, one day after a fire broke out leaving about 2,000 families homeless at a slum area in Manila, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Isaac Young rests his cheek on the family horse Rusty's forehead during farm chores before homeschooling, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Sunbury, Ohio. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Students from anti-discrimination movements attack an Awami League supporter in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahmud Hossain Opu) A young girl holds a "Black Voters for Harris-Walz" sign outside of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris' election night watch party at Howard University, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams) A man looks from a damaged building a day after it was hit by a rocket fired from Lebanon, in Ramat Gan, central Israel, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty) Visitors walk through the 'Cathedral' on the Christmas light trail as it returns for its12th year with a showcase of new installations set within the UNESCO World Heritage Site landscape of Kew Gardens in London, England, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Venezuelan migrant Alvaro Calderini carries his niece across a river near Bajo Chiquito, Panama, after walking across the Darien Gap from Colombia on their way north to the United States, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix) An aerial view shows a packed parking lot at Citadel Outlets in Commerce, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, as early Black Friday shoppers arrive at the mall. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Israeli soldiers holding their weapons bathe with residents in a hot water pool coming from a drilling project which exposed a subterranean hydrothermal spring near Mount Bental in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, on the first day of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg) Voters stand in line outside a polling place at Madison Church, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York) Molten lava flows on the road to the Blue Lagoon, Grindavik, after the volcanic eruption that started Wednesday, on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Marco di Marco) Firefighters and sheriff's deputies push a vintage car away from a burning home as the Mountain Fire burns in Camarillo, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) Supporters of the Frente Amplio (Broad Front) celebrate the victory of candidate Yamandú Orsi in the presidential run-off election in Montevideo, Uruguay, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) People gather at the site where former Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah was killed by Israeli airstrikes late September during a memorial ceremony in Dahiyeh, in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla) Katia, 11, with her grandmother and mother sit in an armored minivan during en evacuation by the "White Angels" police unit in Kurakhove, Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Nov. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Anton Shtuka) People clean mud from a house affected by floods, in Algemesi, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Cattle stand on a heap of textile waste at the Old Fadama settlement of Accra, Ghana, Oct. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu) Family members accompany the coffin that contain the remains of Mexican actress Silvia Pinal, during a memorial service at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, in Mexico City, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Pinal, an actress from Mexico's Golden Age of cinema in the 1940s and 50s, died Thursday. She was 93. (AP Photo/Aurea Del Rosario) A family arrive to cross into Lebanon through the Jousieh border crossing, between Syria and Lebanon, Nov. 28, 2024, following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah that went into effect on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Omar Sanadiki) Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.Another day, another wild electrified aircraft concept that reimagines the future of air travel in a way that fascinates and enthralls. This time around, it isn't a straight serving as protagonist, but a hybrid that tilts its ducted electric fans to offer helicopter versatility with airplane range and efficiency. Technically identified as a hybrid-electric vertical and short takeoff and landing (HeV/STOL) vessel, the newly modeled ANN Plus uses a turbine-electric powertrain to more economically bridge the gap between traditional air and ground transportation options. We've come to expect crazy, new electrified aircrafts to come from China by default, but Manta Aircraft is actually an Italian company, based in the northern region of Lombardy. That doesn't mean it's without connection to China, however, as it recently partnered up with Shenyang Aviation Industries Group with an eye toward accelerating development of its multi-craft ANN platform as a regional air mobility solution for the Chinese and South Asian markets. It's not surprising, then, that Manta debuted the latest member of the ANN series at the 2024 China Airshow last month, following up on the with a full-scale model of its largest variant yet, the ANN Plus. The new ANN Plus, also called the ANN-6, is a multipurpose six-seat craft aimed at personal mobility, business travel, medical response, and cargo transport. It's designed to accommodate a single pilot and five passengers. While it may push the limits of abbreviation convention and usefulness, Manta's HeV/STOL configuration looks to find the best blend of advantages of several different categories of cutting-edge aircraft. As an eVTOL, it takes off from anywhere, without the need for a runway, using four wing-mounted tilting ducted fans combined with four fixed ducted fans integrated into the fuselage. During flight, the wing fans tilt into forward-propulsive position and provide full thrust vectoring. Manta's hybrid propulsion system relies on a battery pack for primary power and runs as a pure-electric on short journeys, providing a 186-mile (300-km) zero-emissions range in the ANN Plus. This capability allows it to operate quietly, without emissions, through dense urban centers, sensitive wilderness areas and other environments. So, for instance, when you simply need to get to an appointment across the city quickly, it'll provide a clean, quiet lift over traffic, operating like a traditional eVTOL. Manta says it will be cheaper to own and operate than a helicopter. For mid- and long-range intercity and regional trips, the ANN still operates via the electric ducted fans but taps into a multi-fuel turbine-generator to charge the batteries. Manta estimates a total flight range up to 620 miles (1,000 km) for the ANN Plus and offers other range options for smaller vessels and different use cases. The ANN Plus has an estimated 130-knot (240-km/h or 150-mph) cruising speed and 178-knot (330-km/h or 205-mph) dash speed. That extra speed and range extend the ANN Plus' utility past that of an all-electric aircraft, and the short takeoff/landing capability helps to further its operational versatility. It can perform both short takeoff/vertical landing and short takeoff/short landing operations and has four times the endurance in STOL mode as in VTOL mode for a total of four hours. In terms of running the turbine-generator, biofuels like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and Bio-Jet A1 are the plan for now, but Manta is developing the ANN platform with an eye toward future updates. So when battery technology improves to the point of offering that 620-mile range on its own, or the hydrogen economy matures enough to use a hydrogen engine or range-extending fuel cell stack, Manta will be able to swap in those solutions. Burrowing down more into the details of the ANN's potential use cases, Manta explains that its operational flexibility will allow it to be used for hopping between cities without airports; serving as a cheaper alternative to helicopters for emergency services; delivering offshore logistics support; and providing fast, efficient access into hard-to-reach remote areas. Since it's designed for smooth transitioning between VTOL and STOL operation, it can successfully bridge the gap between a helicopter and longer-range airplane during the same mission. At just over 40 feet (12.2 m), the full-scale ANN Plus mockup measures roughly 10.5 feet (3.2 m) longer than the two-seat ANN 2 and has a near-double 39.7-foot (12.1-m) wingspan to match. The carbon fiber fuselage accommodates the wider side-by-side seating arrangement, and the craft stands just over 9 feet (2.7 m) tall. The Plus design is otherwise quite similar to the ANN 2, with differentially moving canards up front, a pair of fuselage-embedded ducted fans in front of the cockpit and a second pair behind it, and a split-V tail fin. Visitors at the China Airshow weren't left to gawk at the ANN Plus while clinging to velvet rope; they actually got to step inside and experience the luxurious cabin. The interior includes two seats up front and four seats laid out in vis-a-vis arrangement in the rear. Premium materials like Nappa leather, Alcantara and carbon fiber adorn the surfaces and furnishings. The pilot relies on a redundant fly-by-wire system with hands-on throttle-and-stick (HOTAS) and a widescreen HMI. Manta has previously done extensive computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis and wind tunnel testing on the ANN design, and plans to work with Shenyang Aviation Industries on the production technology for two full-scale prototypes and certification with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), ahead of launch and industrialization. Source:

ROME (AP) — In 2020, it was a run to the Champions League quarterfinals just as Bergamo was becoming the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic . Last season, it was an upset victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final to end the German club’s European-record unbeaten run at 51 games. Atalanta keeps on surprising and its latest exploit was moving atop Serie A following a 3-1 win at Parma on Saturday for its seventh straight win in the Italian league. And to think that coach Gian Piero Gasperini considered leaving Atalanta toward the end of last season. Now, Gasperini has the chance to guide “La Dea” (The Goddess), as the team is nicknamed, to its first ever Italian league title. There’s a long way to go, though, and it should be noted that Atalanta is level on points with second-place Inter Milan, which routed Hellas Verona 5-0 earlier, and that Napoli has a chance to reclaim the lead when it hosts Roma on Sunday. Also Saturday, AC Milan and Juventus drew 0-0 at the San Siro in a match with few chances from both sides. Milan produced one shot on goal and Juventus created two. Atalanta's Mateo Retegui scored his league-leading 12th goal of the season, Ederson made it 2-0 before the break and Europa League final hero Ademola Lookman restored the two-goal advantage after Matteo Cancellieri had pulled one back for Parma. Retegui’s fourth headed goal of the season put him atop that category across Europe’s five major leagues, according to Opta, while Lookman volleyed in a cross from Juan Cuadrado after having two goals disallowed. Gasperini was sent off midway through the second half for protests. But he was smiling in the stands at the final whistle. Atalanta's 34 goals are the most in Italy, and trail only Barcelona (42), Bayern Munich (36) and Paris Saint-Germain (36) across Europe's top five leagues. Atalanta has won two and drawn two in the Champions League this season. Marcus Thuram scored twice for defending champion Inter at Verona. Inter was missing top striker Lautaro Martinez, who was out sick. But five goals in the first half made Lautaro’s absence a non-issue. Joaquin Correa opened the scoring 17 minutes in, Thuram then scored twice before more goals from Stefan de Vrij and Yann Aurel Bisseck. Correa nearly added another in second-half stoppage time but his effort hit the woodwork. Inter's only loss across all competitions this season was a derby defeat to Milan in September. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer