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Space junk has filled up so much of Earth's orbit that it's endangering satellites and astronauts. The company Kayhan Space issues roughly 1,000 space-collision warnings per day. Earth-orbit experts fear debris will cause an "unstoppable chain reaction" that cuts off launches. So much junk is filling Earth's orbit that collision avoidance has become a busy business. Advertisement "We're talking about the dead satellites , the rocket bodies, the fairings, the wrenches, the gloves, and things like that that have been left up in orbit," physicist Thomas Berger said in a press briefing at the fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union in Washington DC on December 11. Along with those recognizable objects, there are millions of bits of debris in orbit traveling faster than a bullet. Related Video How a Russian warplane hit an unarmed US drone All that stuff is building up and increasing the risk of explosive space collisions , which is dangerous for astronauts and satellites. A space-debris hit to space shuttle Endeavour’s radiator, found after one of its missions. NASA Earth's orbit is so crowded with junk now that roughly 1,000 warnings about possible impending collisions go out to satellite operators each day, Berger said. For example, Araz Feyzi, a co-founder of the orbital data company Kayhan Space, told BI in an email that some of its customer satellites get up to 800 alerts per day from the US Space Force . Advertisement Siamak Hesar, the company's other co-founder, later wrote in a SpaceNews editorial that the company tracks "more than 60,000 alerts per week for a constellation of around 100 satellites." Most of those warnings come from one neighborhood of Earth's orbit, around 550 kilometers (340 miles) in altitude, where SpaceX's Starlink satellites live. "It's getting difficult for satellite operators to determine which of these warnings is important and which they have to pay attention to," said Berger, who is the executive director of the Space Weather Technology, Research and Education Center at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Advertisement Because trackers can't perfectly predict objects' positions in space, these collision warnings are triggered when objects are expected to pass each other at a close distance. Only a small fraction of warnings actually end in a collision. When space objects do collide, they eject high-speed debris in multiple directions, creating a new zone of hazardous junk in orbit . A projectile strikes a mock-up of a spacecraft in a NASA-Air Force test meant to simulate space debris collisions. Arnold Engineering Development Complex/Air Force "It could generate a chain reaction, an unstoppable chain reaction of further collisions, ultimately resulting in a completely filled-up space environment," Berger said. Advertisement In the worst-case scenario, orbit could become so crowded that there's no safe space for new rocket launches . That's a situation experts call Kessler syndrome , and "that we hope to prevent," Berger said. Related stories Close calls and near-misses While rare, major collisions and explosions have happened a few times. Advertisement In 2009, an American satellite and Russian satellite crashed together , ending in nearly 2,000 bits of debris large enough to detect — at least 4 inches wide — with thousands more smaller bits. In 2021, a Chinese satellite and a Russian rocket chunk collided , creating at least 37 pieces of debris large enough for ground systems to track. And anti-satellite missile tests by Russia, China, and India have blown up dead spacecraft in orbit, sending thousands of chunks flying. Advertisement Each of these events created its own field of hazardous debris which still rockets around the planet today with potentially dire consequences. For example, several times a year, astronauts on the International Space Station get debris alerts and prepare to evacuate if the station is struck. When this happens, spaceships docked to the station will burn their engines to push it out of the way. Satellite operators often respond to warnings by moving their satellites out of the way. SpaceX told the FCC in July that its satellites had conducted nearly 50,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers in just the first half of the year, Space.com reported . Advertisement Unfortunately, not all satellites are maneuverable. In March, NASA had to sit on its hands and watch as a long-dead Russian spacecraft careened toward the agency's TIMED satellite, which was designed in the 1990s and doesn't have the ability to move on command. Luckily, the two spacecraft missed each other by 17 meters (56 feet) — not very far by space standards. Advertisement "That would've been a hypervelocity impact creating thousands of pieces of debris," Berger said. Daniel Baker, who directs the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at UC Boulder, urged the US Congress to pass the ORBITS Act. The legislation would require federal agencies like NASA and the FCC to support technologies that can remove junk from orbit . "I believe that we are watching the tragedy of the commons play out in low-Earth orbit right before our eyes," Baker said in the briefing. Advertisement "We have to get serious about this and recognize that unless we do something, we are in imminent danger of making a whole part of our Earth environment unusable," he added.

It's been a long road back to the highest levels of motorsport for Canadian driver Robert Wickens. Six years after he was paralyzed in a violent wreck, Wickens will again be behind the wheel against some of the best drivers in North America. Wickens, from Guelph, Ont., was named the newest driver for DXDT Racing earlier this week, moving the 35-year-old up to IMSA GTD competition for 2025, the highest class on the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship series. His promotion was made possible by a new hand control braking system created by Bosch Electronics, with help from GM Motorsports and Corvette Racing/Pratt Miller. "It's not going to be easy but I wanted to get to the highest levels of motorsport again because, frankly, that's where I was when I was injured," said Wickens, who crashed at Pocono Raceway in 2018 during IndyCar's ABC Supply 500. "But not only that, I want to prove to myself and other generations of people with disabilities that you can really do anything. "Maybe you're having a hard time getting back to your place of work after a life-altering accident and — whatever your discipline, it doesn't even have to be athletics — but I know it's possible as long as you align yourself with a strong support system." For Wickens, that's been his wife Karli Wickens, his family and, in his professional life, organizations like Bosch and GM. Wickens's crash left him with a thoracic spinal fracture, a neck fracture, tibia and fibula fractures to both legs, fractures in both hands, a fractured right forearm, a fractured elbow, four fractured ribs, a pulmonary contusion, and an indeterminate spinal injury that combined to make him a paraplegic. As he has slowly recovered some movement in his legs, Wickens has eased back into motor racing. He drove the parade lap of the 2019 Honda Indy Toronto, competed in the IndyCar iRacing Challenge during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and then in January 2022 it was announced he would drive in the Michelin Pilot Challenge for Bryan Herta Autosport. He and co-driver Mark Wilkins won twice in the Michelin Pilot Challenge's TCR category with three podiums in 2022. In 2023 the pairing didn't win, but they reached the podium seven times to earn the TCR championship. All of Wickens's post-accident cars have been fitted with hand controls. Those conventional systems rely on paddles around the steering wheel that activate pneumatics that then press the foot pedals. Hand controls like that are acceptable for regular road vehicles and even lower levels of motorsports but in the highest classes, like IMSA GTD where cars top out at more than 280 kilometres, the lag between the driver toggling the paddle and the car responding is unacceptably slow. That's where the Bosch electronic system comes in, with the controls linked directly to the car's braking system, removing the pneumatics as an intermediary. "When you hit the brakes to slow the car down for each corner that was always a big challenge for me where (with) the Bosch electronic system, the latency is milliseconds not tenths of a second," said Wickens. "It's basically as accurate as I would be if I was an able-bodied driver wanting to apply the brake. "Honestly, it's just better in every facet imaginable. It's just been a true blessing." Advances in physical rehabilitation from spinal cord injuries as well as the ongoing development of vehicle technology has made Wickens's return to competitive motorsport possible. "I'm very fortunate in the timing of my paralysis and my career," Wickens said Wednesday from Tampa, Fla. "If this was even a decade ago we'd be having a very different conversation today." The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship has four classes of vehicles: two sports prototype categories and two grand tourer classes. GTD is considered the highest of the four classes because each team must have at least a silver or bronze driver and more than one platinum-rated driver on a team is prohibited. "I want to win," said Wickens. "I think the big thing for me on this journey back was I wanted to race again because I truly felt like I could still win. "I want to raise awareness for spinal cord injury and disability, not by just being a participant, but by being the guy. I want to win races, fight for podiums, win championships, every time I'm sitting in the car." Wickens said he won't just be a role model for people living with paralysis or other mobility disabilities, but the technology his car will employ in 2025 will likely become commercially available for use in road vehicles. "Motorsports and the automotive racing industry were founded to be a proving ground for everyday automotive vehicles," he said. "From there you make road cars and road safety better. "Hopefully we can provide the technology and have regularly available components that can make any race car accessible for anyone that needs hand controls or any other form of disability." This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 27, 2024. Follow jchidleyhill.bsky.social on Bluesky. John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press

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The administration of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has come under heavy criticism over its handling of the flood crisis in the four southern border provinces of Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and Songkhla. Comparisons have been drawn between the delayed response and insufficient support for flood victims in the South and the quicker and more effective management of flooding in the northern provinces in August. The Bangkok Post spoke with political observers about the flood relief efforts and asked if there is a double standard in the government's flood response between the North and South. They were asked to explain whether the government's handling of floods was due to politics, as the ruling Pheu Thai Party is known to have limited support in the South. Setback for Pheu Thai Sathit Wongnongtoey, a former Democrat MP from Trang, said resentment towards the ruling party among some southern residents is deep-rooted due to the Thaksin Shinawatra administration and his infamous remarks about prioritising provinces that supported his party. Moreover, the Pheu Thai-led government's lack of attention to the southern region has been observed, and the prime minister's apparent lack of urgency in taking action has led some residents to believe the region is being neglected, he said. Asked about the premier's remark that she had assigned her deputies to oversee flood management in the South, Mr Sathit criticised the prime minister and said she should be aware of public expectations and be ready to equally serve all citizens. The former MP said the coalition government should take responsibility for the state of the country because it has not done enough to give people hope. Mr Sathit said the government's popularity will be affected as it has been unable to deliver on its economic promises. Sathit: Deliver economic promises Nipit Intarasombat, a former Democrat MP from Phatthalung, said flood relief efforts are being carried out by state agencies involved, although the prime minister has yet to make a trip to the four southernmost border provinces to inspect the floods. This has left the impression the government is not giving sufficient attention and care to the situation, he said, adding that even if the entire cabinet were to visit, they would not have the same morale-boosting effects as the prime minister's presence. Due to the geography of the region, much of the floodwater in affected areas will have already subsided by the time the prime minister makes a visit and she will not be able to witness the full severity of the flooding, he said. When asked if Ms Paetongtarn has no incentive to visit because Pheu Thai has limited support in the South, he said it is hard to believe the country's leader would neglect the South simply because it is not her party's political stronghold. "I don't want to assume that she is neglecting the South simply for that reason. But the delay has cost her significant political goodwill," he said. Mr Nipit also said he believes Ms Paetongtarn cares about the well-being of the southern people, but she and her close aides lack political experience, which may have led them to miscalculate the situation. Asked if the Pheu Thai Party still has a chance to establish a stronghold in the South, Mr Nipit said it is unlikely to gain significant ground in the three southern border provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala due to several factors, including the recent flooding and the Tak Bai case in Narathiwat. Nipit: PM cares about people Political void During last year's general election, the Pheu Thai Party did not capture a single seat in Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and Songkhla. Its coalition partner, the Prachachat Party, then led by Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, won all three seats in Yala. In Pattani, where five seats were available, the Prachachat Party won three seats in Constituency 1, 3 and 5, while the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and the Democrat Party won each in Constituency 2 and Constituency 4, respectively. The five seats in Narathiwat were shared among the PPRP (Constituency 2 and 3), United Thai Nation (UTN) Party (Constituency 1), Bhumjaithai (Constituency 4) and Prachachat Party (Constituency 5). The Democrat Party won the largest share of seats, six out nine, in Songkhla (Constituency 1, 3, 5, 6, 8 and 9) with the UTN winning in Constituency 2, the PPRP in Constituency 4 and the Bhumjaithai Party in Constituency 7. Defending the government, Pheu Thai list-MP Chanin Rungthanakiat said the mobile cabinet meeting in Chiang Mai, which coincided when the South was hit by severe flooding, had been planned weeks in advance and could not be cancelled. The prime minister, he said, decided not to inspect the flooding during its worst phase to avoid adding a burden to local officials who were focusing on relief operations. Even so, several cabinet ministers were assigned to oversee the flood relief efforts, he noted. Mr Chanin stressed the Pheu Thai Party is doing its best to refute the claim the party does not prioritise the southern region. Under the Srettha Thavisin administration, several projects in the South were given support, he said. Chanin: Let local officials work Symbolic gesture Meanwhile, academics criticise the government for its lack of preparedness in terms of evacuation shelters and failure to decentralise power to enable local authorities to more effectively manage the flood crisis. As a result, the public perceives that only the prime minister's visit and intervention can solve the issue, even if the prime minister's visit to the flood-ravaged area is more of a symbolic gesture rather than a direct solution to the problem. Srisompob Jitpiromsri, a political scientist at Prince of Songkla University, Pattani campus, said that given the size of financial aid and recovery efforts by the Interior Ministry, the government's response in both the North and South is not much different. The cabinet previously approved a change in the criteria for flood compensation payouts. Now, all affected households stand to receive a one-time payment of 9,000 baht. Under the old criteria, households flooded for 30 days or less would receive 5,000 baht, while those inundated for more than 30 days but less than 60 received 7,000 baht. Households flooded for more than 60 days were the only ones given 9,000 baht. Mr Srisompob said provincial authorities, the military, the private sector and various charity and rescue foundations have mobilised their resources to assist flood victims. Media coverage has shown the struggles and plight of the flood-ravaged communities. This has led to comparisons with the role of the government, particularly the prime minister whose visit would have eased tension and provided reassurance to those severely affected by the flooding, he said. "Ms Paetongtarn's comments about her husband being a native of the southern region have not been particularly helpful. "She shouldn't have said it at all under this situation. She should have talked about policies. When her comments are seen as out of place, the issue is dramatised," he said. Early this month, the prime minister defended herself against social media criticism about allegedly neglecting flood-hit southern provinces while touring the northern region, emphasising that providing aid takes priority over making public appearances. She responded that her family had connections to the South through her husband. "How could I neglect the South when my husband and his family are Southerners?" Srisompob: Comments aren't helpful Poor disaster management Mr Srisompob said the issue of evacuation shelters has been a pain point for the southern region for a decade and despite having the resources, the government has yet to invest in permanent shelters for disaster relief. "The government needs to rethink its approach to disaster management, especially in the southern region where flooding is exacerbated by rising sea tides," he said. Nuttakorn Vititanon, a political scientist at Chiang Mai University, said the government needs to revamp its disaster warning and emergency response systems to ensure residents are fully informed about risks and adequately cared for. "The flood came at night and no one evacuated in the dark. Moreover, there were no shelters for them. Telling people to evacuate... but to where? So, they stayed home," he said. He was referring to recent flood situations in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai in August. Mr Nuttakorn said the government appears to be avoiding confronting local communities and resorts that block water drainage and is instead trying to build flood barriers, which is not a sustainable solution. He said the prime minister does not need to visit any flood-hit areas to make instructions if local authorities have the full power to manage the situation. "But the governor doesn't and he can't instruct other agencies like the Department of Royal Irrigation. Remember when a floodgate was broken and the governor was blamed for not coordinating? "The problem was solved after the prime minister's visit. As a result, people have become accustomed to the idea that if they want something fixed, the prime minister must intervene," Mr Nuttakorn said. Nuttakorn: 'No shelters for them'

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 December 2024 – Jobstreet Express, part of Jobstreet by SEEK, marks its first anniversary as a trusted partner for job seekers and employers. While Jobstreet by SEEK in Singapore, empowers the career journeys of countless Singaporeans by being a trusted partner rooted in insights, powered by innovative technology and driven by passionate experts, Jobstreet Express focuses on semi-skilled roles, catering to students, active workers and seniors. Over the past year, the platform has made significant strides in addressing hiring challenges for non-executive roles, streamlining the recruitment process with verified job ads and verified candidates, and empowering businesses to meet workforce demands efficiently. In 2024, the hiring market for semi-skilled roles faced persistent challenges. According to the statistics from the Ministry of Manpower , roles such as waiters, cleaners, and customer service often remain unfilled for over six months. Key barriers included physically demanding conditions, unattractive pay, unfavourable work schedules, and unappealing work environments. These trends emphasise the growing difficulties for semi-skilled jobseekers balancing rising personal expenses and employment hurdles. Jobstreet Express have stepped in to address these gaps by matching candidates with suitable opportunities based on their interests, experience, and job requirements, while enabling businesses to recruit swiftly to meet urgent demands. Between Q1 and Q3 of 2024, the platform experienced more than tripled growth in retail industry job postings, reflecting the fast turnover and high demand for semi-skilled roles. This growth aligns with broader market trends, such as increased hiring activity in response to labor shortages and shifting consumer behaviors. While new client acquisitions contributed to this increase, the growth also underscores the platform’s role in meeting the industry’s urgent workforce needs. The surge in activity points to Jobstreet Express becoming a trusted go-to solution for businesses struggling to fill positions critical to their operations. In addition, Jobstreet Express highlights the top 5 most applied-for roles and the top 5 most in-demand positions on its platform. *Data is based on Jobstreet Express’s platform “As the backbone of many industries, semi-skilled roles are pivotal to Singapore’s economy, yet they remain one of the most underserved segments in hiring,” said Juairi Jaafar , General Manager, Jobstreet Express Singapore. “In our first year, we’ve connected businesses and job seekers with unmatched efficiency, and we remain dedicated to supporting these vital industries with innovative solutions.” Looking ahead to 2025, Jobstreet Express foresees significant transformations in the labour market driven by several key factors. Advancements in technology will continue to reshape skill requirements, making digital literacy and adaptability critical for job seekers across industries. As businesses adapt to an ever-changing economic landscape, agility in hiring and workforce planning will become essential to staying competitive. Furthermore, ongoing government initiatives to support lower-wage workers will likely create more opportunities for upskilling and career advancement, contributing to a more inclusive and resilient workforce. “At Jobstreet Express, we are committed to being at the forefront of these changes, equipping employers and job seekers with unique tools and actionable insights needed to navigate this evolving market successfully. With a commitment to innovation, Jobstreet Express is positioned as a leader in talent solutions for semi-skilled roles. As it celebrates its first-year milestone, the platform remains focused on transforming the hiring experience and supporting Singapore’s workforce in navigating a dynamic job market for 2025 and beyond,” Juairi Jaafar said. In its first year, Jobstreet Express has emerged as a transformative platform for semi-skilled hiring in Singapore, addressing workforce challenges with innovation and efficiency. Its mobile-first approach, featuring advanced tools like video screening, empowers recruiters to quickly identify and evaluate verified candidates, saving time while gaining valuable insights into their skills and motivations. To learn more, visit https://sg.jobstreetexpress.com or download the app on Google Play Store or the App Store. Hashtag: #jobstreet The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Jobstreet Express is an online employment platform designed to simplify the job-matching process for semi-skilled segments. As part of Jobstreet by SEEK, the leading online employment marketplace in Singapore, Jobstreet Express enables candidates to instantly apply for part-time, temporary and full-time positions in sectors like hospitality, retail, customer service and logistics, with quick responses from employers. To learn more, visit https://sg.jobstreetexpress.com or download the app on Google Play Store or the App Store. SEEK operates market-leading online employment marketplaces, including Jobstreet and Jobsdb. SEEK’s purpose is to help people live more fulfilling and productive working lives and help organisations succeed. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: SEK), SEEK has a multinational presence that is focused on Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.BEIRUT (AP) — Insurgents' stunning march across Syria accelerated Saturday with news that they had reached the suburbs of the capital and that government forces had withdrawn from the central city of Homs. The government was forced to deny rumors that President Bashar Assad had fled the country. The loss of Homs is a potentially crippling blow for Assad. It stands at an important intersection between Damascus and Syria’s coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus — the Syrian leader’s base of support and home to a Russian strategic naval base. The pro-government Sham FM reported that government forces took positions outside Syria’s third-largest city, without elaborating. Rami Abdurrahman who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said Syrian troops and members of different security agencies have withdrawn from the city, adding that rebels have entered parts of it. The capture of Homs is a major victory for insurgents, who have already seized the cities of Aleppo and Hama , as well as large parts of the south, in a lightning offensive that began Nov. 27. Analysts said Homs falling into rebel hands would be a game-changer. The rebels' moves around Damascus, reported by the monitor and a rebel commander, came after the Syrian army withdrew from much of southern part of the country, leaving more areas, including several provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters. The advances in the past week were among the largest in recent years by opposition factions, led by a group that has its origins in al-Qaida and is considered a terrorist organization by the U.S. and the United Nations. In their push to overthrow Assad's government, the insurgents, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, or HTS, have met little resistance from the Syrian army. For the first time in the country's long-running civil war, the government now has control of only three of 14 provincial capitals: Damascus, Latakia and Tartus. The U.N.’s special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, on Saturday called for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an “orderly political transition.” Speaking to reporters at the annual Doha Forum in Qatar, he said the situation in Syria was changing by the minute. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, whose country is Assad's chief international backer, said he feels “sorry for the Syrian people.” In Damascus, people rushed to stock up on supplies. Thousands went to Syria's border with Lebanon, trying to leave the country. Many shops in the capital were shuttered, a resident told The Associated Press, and those still open ran out of staples such as sugar. Some were selling items at three times the normal price. “The situation is very strange. We are not used to that,” the resident said, insisting on anonymity, fearing retributions. “People are worried whether there will be a battle (in Damascus) or not.” It was the first time that opposition forces reached the outskirts of Damascus since 2018, when Syrian troops recaptured the area following a yearslong siege. The U.N. said it was moving noncritical staff outside the country as a precaution. Syria’s state media denied social media rumors that Assad left the country, saying he is performing his duties in Damascus. He has had little, if any, help from his allies. Russia, is busy with its war in Ukraine . Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which at one point sent thousands of fighters to shore up Assad's forces, has been weakened by a yearlong conflict with Israel. Iran has seen its proxies across the region degraded by regular Israeli airstrikes. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday posted on social media that that the United States should avoid engaging militarily in Syria. Pedersen said a date for talks in Geneva on the implementation a U.N. resolution, adopted in 2015, and calling for a Syrian-led political process, would be announced later. The resolution calls for the establishment of a transitional governing body, followed by the drafting of a new constitution and ending with U.N.-supervised elections. Later Saturday, foreign ministers and senior diplomats from eight key countries, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Egypt, Turkey and Iran, along with Pederson, gathered on the sidelines of the Doha Summit to discuss the situation in Syria. No details were immediately available. Rami Abdurrahman, who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an opposition war monitor, said insurgents were in the Damascus suburbs of Maadamiyah, Jaramana and Daraya. Opposition fighters were marching toward the Damascus suburb of Harasta, he added. A commander with the insurgents, Hassan Abdul-Ghani, posted on the Telegram messaging app that opposition forces had begun the “final stage” of their offensive by encircling Damascus. HTS controls much of northwest Syria and in 2017 set up a “salvation government” to run day-to-day affairs in the region. In recent years, HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani has sought to remake the group’s image, cutting ties with al-Qaida, ditching hard-line officials and vowing to embrace pluralism and religious tolerance. The shock offensive began Nov. 27, during which gunmen captured the northern city of Aleppo, Syria’s largest, and the central city of Hama , the country’s fourth largest city. Opposition activists said Saturday that a day earlier, insurgents entered Palmyra, which is home to invaluable archaeological sites had been in government hands since being taken from the Islamic State group in 2017. To the south, Syrian troops left much of the province of Quneitra including the main Baath City, activists said. Syrian Observatory said government troops have withdrawn from much of the two southern provinces. The Syrian army said in a statement that it carried out redeployment and repositioning in Sweida and Daraa after its checkpoints came under attack by “terrorists." The army said it was setting up a “strong and coherent defensive and security belt in the area,” apparently to defend Damascus from the south. The Syrian government has referred to opposition gunmen as terrorists since conflict broke out in March 2011. The foreign ministers of Iran, Russia and Turkey, meeting in Qatar, called for an end to the hostilities. Turkey is a main backer of the rebels. Qatar's top diplomat, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, criticized Assad for failing to take advantage of the lull in fighting in recent years to address the country’s underlying problems. “Assad didn’t seize this opportunity to start engaging and restoring his relationship with his people,” he said. Sheikh Mohammed said he was surprised by how quickly the rebels have advanced and said there is a real threat to Syria’s “territorial integrity.” He said the war could “damage and destroy what is left if there is no sense of urgency” to start a political process. Karam reported from London. Associated Press writers Albert Aji in Damascus, Syria and Qassim Abdul-Zahra in Baghdad contributed to this report.Cardano ADA/USD is back above $1 after rallying over 200% over the past 30 days, significantly outperforming Bitcoin BTC/USD and Ethereum ETH/USD in the process. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend 30-Day Trend Cardano $1.02 $35.6 Billion +8.8% +23.5% +203.9% Bitcoin $96,015.13 $1.9 Trillion +2.4% +2.2% +39.1% Ethereum $3,560.54 $428.8 Billion +7% +15.9% +42% Trader Notes: Crypto trader Dan Gambardello highlights a wave of optimism surrounding ADA, noting that many holders used this level to take profits, while others see the current consolidation as a setup for further gains. He sees current consolidation and redistribution phase as a healthy step, paving the way for potential future growth toward $5 and $10. Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transactions volume and daily active addresses dropped by 12.2% and 10.7%, respectively. Transactions greater than $100,000 decreased from 1,914 to 1,335 in a single day. Around 70% of ADA holders are in profit. Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez reported that Cardano whales purchased over $130 million worth of ADA during its recent price dip, suggesting strong institutional interest. #Cardano whales bought over 130 million $ADA during the recent price dip! pic.twitter.com/VHg93o3WP5 Community News: Charles Hoskinson , Cardano's co-founder, likened the blockchain's development to Bitcoin’s early vision, praising its alignment with decentralization and innovation in a post on X on Tuesday. He also highlighted the potential of Cardano in building a DeFi-enabled Bitcoin ecosystem with technologies like Babel fees. Hoskinson aims to build a hybrid app ecosystem powered by DeFi-enabled Bitcoin, ensuring it remains free of greed and distractions, and they commend Bitcoin developers for advancements like Taproot. In another notable milestone, Cardano deployed its first zero-knowledge (ZK) smart contract, Halo2, on its mainnet. This advancement aims to reduce costs and improve proof generation and verification speeds, expanding the network's real-world applications. Read Next: Here’s How Much $100 Invested In Cardano Today Could Be Worth If ADA Hits New All-Time Highs Image: Shutterstock © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield embarrassed the woeful Giants with his arm and legs, and if that wasn't enough, he rubbed it in by mimicking New York fan favorite Tommy DeVito's celebratory dance after scoring a touchdown. Mayfield catapulted into the end zone on a spectacular 10-yard scramble for one of Tampa Bay's four rushing TDs, and the Buccaneers beat the Giants and new starting quarterback DeVito 30-7 on Sunday, snapping a four-game losing streak and extending New York's skid to six. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

The American Athletic Conference is the only Football Bowl Subdivision league whose championship game matchup is set: Army vs. Tulane. The final week of the regular season will determine pairings for the other eight conferences. Here's a look at the possible matchups in the Power Four and Group of Five. All championship games are Dec. 7 except in the AAC, Conference USA and Mountain West, which will be played Dec. 6. SMU vs. Miami or Clemson. Miami is in if it beats Syracuse. Clemson is in if Miami loses. Oregon vs. Ohio State, Penn State or Indiana. Ohio State is in if it beats Michigan or if Penn State and Indiana lose this week. Penn State is in if it beats Maryland and Ohio State loses. Indiana is in if it beats Purdue and Ohio State and Penn State lose. Arizona State vs. Iowa State if both win this week. Multiple scenarios including BYU, Colorado and other teams exist otherwise. Georgia vs. winner of Texas-Texas A&M game. Army vs. Tulane. Jacksonville State vs. Liberty, Western Kentucky or Sam Houston. Liberty is in with a win over Sam Houston. WKU is in with a win over Jacksonville State and a Liberty loss. Sam Houston is in with a win over Liberty and a Jacksonville State win. Miami, Bowling Green and Ohio are tied for first place and control their destinies. Miami-Bowling Green winner is in, as is Ohio if it beats Ball State. Other scenarios exist that include those teams and Buffalo. Boise State vs. UNLV or Colorado State. If UNLV and CSU both win or lose their final regular-season games, the tie would be broken by either College Football Playoff rankings or results-based computer metrics. Louisiana-Lafayette at Marshall if both win their games this week. Other scenarios exist if one or both lose. BRIEFLY FIRED: Tulsa has fired football coach Kevin Wilson. The team announced Sunday that wide receivers coach Ryan Switzer will be the interim coach for the remainder of the season. The Golden Hurricane lost to South Florida 63-30 on Saturday, dropping their record to 3-8. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!How junk food firms are dodging govt’s advertising ban by targeting young people on gaming sites and social mediaWant government money for a heat pump? Time might be running out

IN 2021, NOT long after they began this venture, a GAA streaming site was facing extinction. The coverage of two games had not gone well due to technical faults. Prospects weren’t looking favourable. For Jimmy Doyle and his crew at Clubber, this was entirely new territory. The ways of TV and broadcasting were not his skillset. Doyle, a Tipperary native, was a tech guy with computer studies and economics qualifications, who had worked in Microsoft for 25 years. He identified a gap in the market, one that could serve GAA fans in a revolutionary way. And since he always wanted to run his own business, he made his move. He was initially tinkering with technology for GAA analysis and still has plans to go further into that field. But more on that later. His innovation led to the birth of Clubber in 2020, a GAA streaming site with a few games on their books to break them into the industry. The hard launch followed in 2021. But that was just the introduction. Now they were taking on bigger matches, and bigger expectations. Bearing the hostility of the unsatisfied sports fan would be the cost if he wanted to persist with this project. “It’s a brutal market,” he says reflecting back on the lessons he gained from those wobbles in 2021. “If fans can’t get access to a game, there’s hell to pay.” The streaming of GAA games was a much-needed tonic for fans during the Covid pandemic. Crowds were banished from the grounds due to the risks of spreading the virus, but people could still watch the games through services like Clubber, and their competitor Streamsport. As restrictions eased, and fans had permission to attend matches again, one would presume that the public appetite for the streaming option would lessen. Or perhaps fade out entirely. But here we are, some three years on from the last Covid lockdown in Ireland, and these companies are still thriving. If anything, the audience number has swelled. It lines up with Jimmy Doyle’s vision. He never saw this as something that would survive on a temporary demand. He knew that GAA fans were hungry for more content. Currently, Clubber has GAA streaming deals with 11 counties, a number that has grown steadily since their first foray into the racket. Last weekend, they hit the 1,000-game mark when they streamed the Offaly U20 hurling final between Kilcormac Killoughey and Shinrone. For Streamsport owner Raffaele Rocca, he suspected that the viewership figures might “level off” in a post-Covid world, but different factors have allowed the business to soar. Similar to Doyle, technology has always appealed to him although he does have a background in media. A newsreader in his younger days, he holds a Masters in Journalism from UL before later becoming the editor of Sporting Limerick. Streamsport is a derivative of that outlet. His interesting name came from his Italian father who emigrated to Ireland in the 1970s and opened a Fish & Chip shop which Raffaele continues to run with his sister. Streamsport’s aim is to increase their audience number by 5% every year but they’ve surpassed that goal by hitting the 10% mark. Galway and Mayo are two major clients of theirs. Streamsport also collaborate with local media outlets including Galway Bay FM and MidWest Radio. The familiarity of voices like Mike Finnerty and Seán Walsh on the stream, along with the big general interest in those county championships, makes for a successful product. “We’re very lucky that the Galway and Mayo championships have massive interest,” says Rocca. “In a sense, a lot of the hard work is done for us. It’s up to us then to make use of it. “Clubber are a competitor of ourselves but I think we do a relatively good job of promoting the games that we’re currently streaming, in terms of in-game clips. Some of it is organic audience growth, some of it is audience growth but putting those clips on social media and promoting the games that you’re doing.” The diaspora form a crucial part of that GAA viewership community as it keeps people engaged with their home club despite the vast distance from where they reside now. They represent about 10% of Streamsport’s audience number. At home however, streaming can be a divisive word. Many will argue that it discourages fans from attending the games in person, thereby compromising the matchday atmosphere and reducing gate receipts for county boards. It’s the “age old concern” that Doyle hears about. But both Rocca and Doyle stress that putting the games on an online platform enables the GAA to draw in more fans, and ultimately, grow as a sport. “If a person is determined to go to a match,” says Rocca, “they’re going to go to it. If it’s absolutely bucketing outside, and just watch it at home, that’s a different argument. “There’s a good chance that if it wasn’t being streamed, they might not go at all because the weather is too bad. But if they watch it at home, I think you’ve gained a viewer rather than losing one.” Although streaming GAA games is proving to be viable for both Clubber and Streamsport, Doyle notes that the profit margins “are tight.” In terms of the cost involved in covering a typical game, Clubber could spend anything from a few hundred euro up to €2,000. It all depends on the number of cameras and commentators that are required to provide adequate coverage. Clubber hopes to expand operations and explore opportunities outside of Ireland. Doyle opted not to divulge on the details but says they’re “working on a few things” that will bring them into the global market. GAA analysis remains a major passion project for Doyle too, and Clubber aim to launch a product that enables teams to study the game more deeply. “The three key things it offers are: using AI in the background to automatically tag the game for you. Here’s all your kickouts, wides, scores and turnovers. The second thing is, as we build our portfolio of games that we cover, we will have a rounded view of all games so you can go in to analyse your own game and the opposition’s game. “And the third thing, which most analysis systems have, is a nice easy interface to cut clips for your players, have individual conversations with players on clips. We’re conscious that there’s a marketplace out there where there’s a lot of analysts doing this for a lot of clubs. We want to see ourselves as an addition to them rather than taking their jobs away.” Streamsport has expansion plans to work towards too. Rocca wants to cover more schools rugby and boxing, and has also worked with the Connacht and Munster provincial rugby bodies. For the latter side, they covered Munster v All Blacks XV for Access Munster in October. He’s veering into podcasting too, as well as building on the number of Ladies Football games they’ve covered by targeting some of the LGFA league games that aren’t being televised in the new year. Women’s sport is an area that Clubber also wants to branch into, a personal ambition for Doyle who has four daughters. Now that he has a better understanding of what providing a good viewing experience entails, he’s long past the days of worrying about the company’s future. Looking at what lies ahead for GAA streaming, Doyle feels the margins are too tight for many other companies to find a place in the market. Rocca believes that the GAA could become more involved in regulating the industry. “I could see the GAA looking to take a bit more control over streaming. “County boards would still have autonomy but it would be the GAA’s own official platform, kind of like an expansion of GAA GO. Would that be an issue for us? No, not necessarily. Whichever way we operate, it doesn’t matter to us. We just want to produce a quality product for our viewers. Whether that’s through county boards or through an overarching streaming arm, then that’s no issue.”America's top professional sports leagues have warned players about the growing threat of illegal alien criminal gangs targeting their mansions. This comes after a string of break-ins of athletes' homes, including Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero published a note about how the sports league issued a "security alert" to teams after "organized and skilled criminals" targeted players' homes. Pelissero continued: Sources say the FBI is investigating the crime wave as international organized crime. The league, the NFL Players Association and team security forces also have been monitoring the crime spree, which is believed to be tied to a South American crime syndicate. At least one other current NFL player's home was burglarized in the past week. "It's legit," said one source familiar with the situation. "It's a transnational crime ring, and over the last three weeks, they've focused on NBA and NFL players, and it's all over the country." ... The homes of Mahomes and Kelce were burglarized on consecutive days last month in the Kansas City area. The Minnesota home of former Vikings defensive tackle Linval Joseph, who now plays for the Dallas Cowboys, was part of a series of burglaries last weekend, according to police. Multiple people with knowledge of the crimes said the perpetrators are nonconfrontational and do not burglarize homes while residents are inside. Instead, they use public records to find players' addresses and conduct extensive surveillance. Then, by tracking team schedules and the social media accounts of players and their families, they wait until homes are empty -- often during games -- and gain access and quickly steal items such as cash, jewelry, watches and handbags, focusing mainly on master bedrooms and closets. The alert issued on Wednesday by NFL Security confirmed the modus operandi and offered a number of recommendations, including not posting in real time on social media, installing security systems and keeping valuables out of plain sight. Separately, NBC News confirmed a memo sent by the NBA to teams, citing FBI intelligence, about crimes linked to "transnational South American Theft Groups" that target "professional athletes and other high-net-worth individuals." South American gangs are now robbing NFL player's mansions... They're targeting the homes during games when no one is there. I can't wait for mass deportations to start on January 20. pic.twitter.com/hzBk1HH8QU An alarming trend of illegal alien crimes has spread nationwide to major cities because of the Biden-Harris administration's nation-killing open southern border invasion (championed by globalists) that rolled out the red carpet to ten-plus million unvetted migrants. One of the worst transnational South American gangs is Tren de Aragua, spreading across the nation like stage four cancer, setting up operations in major cities. Just months ago, investigative reporter James O'Keefe published a US Army North Division memo that warned an estimated 5,000 TdA gangsters were in the US. We suspect that number is a lot higher. The American people have given President-elect Donald Trump and incoming Border Czar Tom Homan a mandate to fix this illegal alien invasion crisis. It's time to hold accountable those who rolled out the red carpet for dangerous illegal aliens .SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kendall Blue and Nolan Minessale had 22 points each in St. Thomas' 88-81 victory over Montana on Saturday. Miles Barnstable had 17 points for the Tommies (7-4). Malik Moore led the Grizzlies (6-4) with 30 points. Money Williams added 14 points, six rebounds and four assists for Montana. Jensen Bradtke had 11 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

The Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants stumble onto center stage for a Thanksgiving Day battle of backup quarterbacks, as the out-of-contention NFC East rivals have served up a combined six wins and 16 losses in 2024. Cooper Rush helped the Cowboys (4-7) return to the win column at Washington before the three-day prep for playing holiday host to the Giants (2-9), who have shuffled plans amid another potential quarterback switch. New York lugs a six-game losing streak and some emotional drama to the table Thursday afternoon. "The fight has definitely been there," Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said. "But we're still pretty far down in the valley of adversity right now. We've made one step in the right direction, so we've still got a lot of climbing to do." The playoffs are an afterthought at the moment. Dallas is tied for 4th in the NFC and the Giants are dead last with the final third of the season ahead. Beating the Commanders 34-26 on Sunday helped the Cowboys exhale, if only briefly, and they will now try to win at home for the first time in six tries. The Cowboys are shooting for a season sweep of the Giants for the fourth consecutive season. "It was great to get some wind under our wings, but this Thursday's game comes on you so fast. That's really where my mind is and my heart is, too," McCarthy said. Last in the NFL in scoring (14.8 points per game) and 28th in passing offense at 187.9 yards per game, the Giants are devoid of highlighter-worthy names on the offensive scouting report. They traveled to Texas on Wednesday without last week's starting quarterback, Tommy DeVito, who was officially listed as questionable because of a forearm injury. The last win for the Giants, 29-20 at Seattle, came one week after losing 20-15 to the Cowboys in September. New York is 0-4 against the NFC East including two losses by a combined eight points to the Commanders. Rookie Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers flashes big-play ability. He's also not shy about sharing his opinion. Nabers received a good talking to from head coach Brian Daboll after he blasted the Giants' effort and felt New York was "soft" in a 30-7 whipping at the hands of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence shared the sentiment only days after openly pondering why and how the Giants decided to hand the starting quarterback job to the undrafted DeVito at the expense of 2019 first-rounder Daniel Jones. "When you lose a game like that, there's frustration," Daboll said. "Certainly, you'd like to keep it in house. But you understand them, and I've been doing this for a while. There's conversations that you have to have if comments like that are made. I respect the opinions of the players and of the coaches. We'll work as hard as we can to get this fixed." In Sunday's loss, Bucs defensive tackle Calijah Kancey virtually folded DeVito in half on a first-quarter sack and staggered him again with a jarring hit in the fourth quarter as he released a pass. Banged up in the aftermath, DeVito wasn't asked to complete a full practice the past three but did throw a few times Monday and Tuesday. He didn't practice Wednesday and didn't accompany the team to Arlington, Texas, leaving Drew Lock to get the call for the Giants if DeVito doesn't get transportation to Texas and medical clearance by Thursday afternoon. In front of DeVito, offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor (quad) was ruled out. Evan Neal (hip) was on the long list of injury concerns for the Giants but had no injury designation Wednesday. Eluemunor left last week's game in the first half and couldn't return. Extra blockers likely are mandatory to keep Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons from feasting. Parsons had two sacks at Washington, his second game with multiple sacks in three outings since returning from a high-ankle sprain. He had two sacks of Jones the last time the Giants visited for Thanksgiving in 2022. Nabers caught 12 passes for 115 yards from Jones in defeat against the Cowboys Week 4. That was before the QB switch. Nabers wasn't targeted in the first half last week. Giants running back Tyrone Tracy enters the week in the proverbial doghouse because of another costly fumble, after his fumble in Week 10 at London gifted the Carolina Panthers a game-winning field goal in overtime. "Blood is in the water now," Tracy said. "You've got to understand this is the NFL and ball security is job security." Beyond their 0-5 home record, the Cowboys are 2-1 in the NFC East but have been outscored by 98 points on the season. The nine-loss Giants own a minus-89 scoring margin. Dallas was 8-0 at home in the 2023 regular season, then started a streak of six consecutive losses -- including the wildcard blowout by the Packers -- by an average of 22.3 points. Rush was not special at Washington, but he threw a pair of TDs, completed 75 percent of his passes and didn't throw an interception. He was limited Monday with a knee injury, but McCarthy appeared confident the QB would be available over current backup Trey Lance. Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle handled a career-high 19 carries, for a career-best 86 yards last week, erasing his previous best -- 12 carries for 79 yards and a touchdown -- against the Giants last season. He caught a 15-yard TD pass in the Cowboys' win over the Giants in September. New York gave up 156 rushing yards to the Buccaneers, the fifth consecutive game of allowing at least 140. A win would bring the Cowboys' record to 5-7, good enough to find the fringe of playoff chatter. The Cowboys are hopeful for the return of key players, including tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion), guard Tyler Smith (ankle/knee) and No. 1 cornerback Trevon Diggs (groin/knee) after they sat out Week 12. Wide receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) is expected to be back for the first time since Week 4, but left guard Zack Martin (shoulder, ankle) won't play. Cooks was activated to the 53-man roster on Wednesday, when the Cowboys moved rookie cornerback Caelen Carson (shoulder) and second-year offensive lineman Asim Richards (ankle) to injured reserve. Defensive backs Andrew Booth and Kemon Hall were elevated from the practice squad. --Field Level MediaFrontline plc (FRO) Q3 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptAgni Warrior: India, Singapore joint military exercise concludes

Installation view of the immersive multimedia exhibition, "Lee Ungno: A Great Artistic Journey, Seoul-Paris," at the Theatre des Lumieres at Grand Walkerhill Seoul / Courtesy of Tmonet, Lee Ungno Museum, Lee Ungno / ADAGP, Paris – SACK, Seoul, 2024 By Park Han-sol Room-filling immersive media art, once a groundbreaking sensation in the art world, has shed its novelty. As projection-based exhibitions featuring icons like Gustav Klimt, Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet pop up seemingly everywhere, the sheer experiential spectacle alone is no longer enough to guarantee a boost in ticket sales. That said, these Instagrammable, technology-driven shows aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. Their format does indeed make art viewing far less intimidating; no prior knowledge of the artist is necessary to enjoy the whole experience. And when done right, they can cast a light on a painter’s work in unexpected ways, drawing the attention of even the most unlikely audiences to their oeuvre long after the curtain comes down. “Lee Ungno: A Great Artistic Journey, Seoul-Paris” at the Theatre des Lumieres in Grand Walkerhill Seoul is one of them. Read More How Lee Ung-no pioneered East-West fusion through brushstrokes Salvador Dali's dreamlike art illuminates Seoul's once-forgotten luxury hotel cabaret Former luxury hotel cabaret awash with Klimt's golden art "Lee Ungno: A Great Artistic Journey, Seoul-Paris" at the Theatre des Lumieres marks the first time the fervent brushwork of Korean modernist Lee Ung-no has come alive digitally on such a scale. Courtesy of Tmonet, Lee Ungno Museum, Lee Ungno / ADAGP, Paris – SACK, Seoul, 2024 This 14-minute segment, part of an hourlong program, follows a 35-minute showcase of Dutch masters ranging from Vermeer to van Gogh. Yet, despite its shorter duration, it carries far greater impact than its much-celebrated counterpart. First, there’s a sense of freshness to it. This marks the first time the fervent brushwork of Korean modernist Lee Ung-no (1904-89) has come alive digitally on such a scale. Over 100 of his paintings and calligraphic pieces, sourced from the Lee Ungno Museum’s collection, are animated lavishly across the floors and walls of the former luxury cabaret rising up to 21 meters high. The painter’s dynamic ink brushstrokes, which blend Eastern and Western artistic traditions in a myriad of unexpected visual experiments, are a perfect match for the spectacle of immersive media art — a format designed to captivate every wandering eye and ear, leaving no room for a moment of boredom. Installation view of "Lee Ungno: A Great Artistic Journey, Seoul-Paris" at the Theatre des Lumieres / Korea Times photo by Park Han-sol In Lee Ung-no's innovative "Abstract Letter" series, ancient Chinese characters and Hangeul were deconstructed into purely geometric, aesthetic building blocks, without retaining any association with their original meaning. Korea Times photo by Park Han-sol The psychedelic sensorium brings Lee’s creative odyssey to life against popping soundscapes. While his artistic journey began with Korean literati brushwork, his move to France in 1958 at the age of 54 ignited a bold exploration of the European Art Informel style — but infused with his distinct Eastern calligraphic sensibilities. He embraced both the calligraphic heritage of Korea and the energy of Western abstraction — spanning from semi-3D paper collages, crafted with crumpled “hanji” (traditional Korean mulberry paper) and newspapers, to the groundbreaking “Abstract Letter” series. In this series, ancient Chinese characters and Hangeul (Korean alphabets) were deconstructed into purely geometric, aesthetic building blocks, without retaining any association with their original meaning. Among the feverishly dancing letters in the exhibition is “Composition” (late 1970s), a brightly-colored, abstract family portrait of three, whose shape is inspired by the Chinese character for “good” (好). In Lee Ung-no's tour de force "Gunsang" (People) series, swarms of inky, faceless humans fill the entire room, their arms stretched toward the sky, torsos arched, leaping and running in a chaotic dance of movement. Courtesy of Tmonet, Lee Ungno Museum, Lee Ungno / ADAGP, Paris – SACK, Seoul, 2024 Created in response to the 1980 pro-democracy Gwangju Uprising, human figures in Lee Ung-no's "Gunsang" series seem locked in a perpetual state of angst, fury or joy. Korea Times photo by Park Han-sol The climax of the all-engrossing, synesthetic show unfolds with Lee’s tour de force “Gunsang” (People) series. Swarms of inky, faceless humans fill the entire room, their arms stretched toward the sky, torsos arched, leaping and running in a chaotic dance of movement. Created in response to the 1980 pro-democracy Gwangju Uprising — a tragic chapter of Korea’s modern history that deeply affected the painter, who himself endured political persecution during an era of ideological polarization — his figures seem locked in a perpetual state of angst, fury or joy. “My paintings changed drastically at one point,” he once remarked. “People started pouring into my art. From then on, I dedicated the last decade of my life solely to painting people.” Overall, “A Great Artistic Journey, Seoul-Paris” can be a striking and intuitive overture to a deeper dive into Lee’s oeuvre — an overture, not an epilogue. For those whose curiosity has been piqued, the next recommended destination is the Lee Ungno Museum in Daejeon.Winnipeg School Division, Bear Clan partner to get students involved in neighbourhood patrols

The Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants stumble onto center stage for a Thanksgiving Day battle of backup quarterbacks, as the out-of-contention NFC East rivals have served up a combined six wins and 16 losses in 2024. Cooper Rush helped the Cowboys (4-7) return to the win column at Washington before the three-day prep for playing holiday host to the Giants (2-9), who have shuffled plans amid another potential quarterback switch. New York lugs a six-game losing streak and some emotional drama to the table Thursday afternoon. "The fight has definitely been there," Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said. "But we're still pretty far down in the valley of adversity right now. We've made one step in the right direction, so we've still got a lot of climbing to do." The playoffs are an afterthought at the moment. Dallas is tied for 4th in the NFC and the Giants are dead last with the final third of the season ahead. Beating the Commanders 34-26 on Sunday helped the Cowboys exhale, if only briefly, and they will now try to win at home for the first time in six tries. The Cowboys are shooting for a season sweep of the Giants for the fourth consecutive season. "It was great to get some wind under our wings, but this Thursday's game comes on you so fast. That's really where my mind is and my heart is, too," McCarthy said. Last in the NFL in scoring (14.8 points per game) and 28th in passing offense at 187.9 yards per game, the Giants are devoid of highlighter-worthy names on the offensive scouting report. They traveled to Texas on Wednesday without last week's starting quarterback, Tommy DeVito, who was officially listed as questionable because of a forearm injury. The last win for the Giants, 29-20 at Seattle, came one week after losing 20-15 to the Cowboys in September. New York is 0-4 against the NFC East including two losses by a combined eight points to the Commanders. Rookie Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers flashes big-play ability. He's also not shy about sharing his opinion. Nabers received a good talking to from head coach Brian Daboll after he blasted the Giants' effort and felt New York was "soft" in a 30-7 whipping at the hands of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence shared the sentiment only days after openly pondering why and how the Giants decided to hand the starting quarterback job to the undrafted DeVito at the expense of 2019 first-rounder Daniel Jones. "When you lose a game like that, there's frustration," Daboll said. "Certainly, you'd like to keep it in house. But you understand them, and I've been doing this for a while. There's conversations that you have to have if comments like that are made. I respect the opinions of the players and of the coaches. We'll work as hard as we can to get this fixed." In Sunday's loss, Bucs defensive tackle Calijah Kancey virtually folded DeVito in half on a first-quarter sack and staggered him again with a jarring hit in the fourth quarter as he released a pass. Banged up in the aftermath, DeVito wasn't asked to complete a full practice the past three but did throw a few times Monday and Tuesday. He didn't practice Wednesday and didn't accompany the team to Arlington, Texas, leaving Drew Lock to get the call for the Giants if DeVito doesn't get transportation to Texas and medical clearance by Thursday afternoon. In front of DeVito, offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor (quad) was ruled out. Evan Neal (hip) was on the long list of injury concerns for the Giants but had no injury designation Wednesday. Eluemunor left last week's game in the first half and couldn't return. Extra blockers likely are mandatory to keep Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons from feasting. Parsons had two sacks at Washington, his second game with multiple sacks in three outings since returning from a high-ankle sprain. He had two sacks of Jones the last time the Giants visited for Thanksgiving in 2022. Nabers caught 12 passes for 115 yards from Jones in defeat against the Cowboys Week 4. That was before the QB switch. Nabers wasn't targeted in the first half last week. Giants running back Tyrone Tracy enters the week in the proverbial doghouse because of another costly fumble, after his fumble in Week 10 at London gifted the Carolina Panthers a game-winning field goal in overtime. "Blood is in the water now," Tracy said. "You've got to understand this is the NFL and ball security is job security." Beyond their 0-5 home record, the Cowboys are 2-1 in the NFC East but have been outscored by 98 points on the season. The nine-loss Giants own a minus-89 scoring margin. Dallas was 8-0 at home in the 2023 regular season, then started a streak of six consecutive losses -- including the wildcard blowout by the Packers -- by an average of 22.3 points. Rush was not special at Washington, but he threw a pair of TDs, completed 75 percent of his passes and didn't throw an interception. He was limited Monday with a knee injury, but McCarthy appeared confident the QB would be available over current backup Trey Lance. Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle handled a career-high 19 carries, for a career-best 86 yards last week, erasing his previous best -- 12 carries for 79 yards and a touchdown -- against the Giants last season. He caught a 15-yard TD pass in the Cowboys' win over the Giants in September. New York gave up 156 rushing yards to the Buccaneers, the fifth consecutive game of allowing at least 140. A win would bring the Cowboys' record to 5-7, good enough to find the fringe of playoff chatter. The Cowboys are hopeful for the return of key players, including tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion), guard Tyler Smith (ankle/knee) and No. 1 cornerback Trevon Diggs (groin/knee) after they sat out Week 12. Wide receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) is expected to be back for the first time since Week 4, but left guard Zack Martin (shoulder, ankle) won't play. Cooks was activated to the 53-man roster on Wednesday, when the Cowboys moved rookie cornerback Caelen Carson (shoulder) and second-year offensive lineman Asim Richards (ankle) to injured reserve. Defensive backs Andrew Booth and Kemon Hall were elevated from the practice squad. --Field Level MediaI'm A Celeb 'feud' brewing as fans insist Ant McPartlin 'can't stand' contestant

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