The Premier League is known for its unpredictability and drama, and the current situation at Wolverhampton Wanderers is a testament to that. As the season progresses, every match becomes a crucial battle for survival, with no room for complacency or mistakes. The team must dig deep, show resilience, and fight till the end to secure their place in the top flight for another season.

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(The Center Square) – House Oversight Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., has opened an investigation into the Federal Emergency Management Agency over reports that it discriminated against supporters of Donald Trump. Comer said whistleblower reports suggest anti-Trump discrimination is rampant and has been going on for years. “[O]n the condition of anonymity, a FEMA official stated that the practice avoiding ‘white or conservative-dominated’ areas is an ‘open secret at the agency that has been going on for years,’” Comer said in a letter to FEMA. The investigation comes after FEMA fired one of its hurricane response supervisors after news went viral that she told her workers to avoid “Trump houses.” However, that employee has publicly said she was only following orders and acting according to the culture at FEMA. Comer and more than two dozen Republican lawmakers sent a letter to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell demanding documentation, from internal policies to spending figures to incident reports. Lawmakers have pointed toward more anonymous sources backing up the fired employee’s claims. “Additionally, another whistleblower contacted the Committee during the hearing," the letter said. "This individual informed the Committee that a FEMA contractor warned a disabled veteran’s family in Georgia to remove Trump campaign materials from their home because FEMA supervisors viewed Trump supporters as domestic terrorists. At a hearing this week, U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., pointed to 35 of his constituents who shared similar stories with him. Lawmakers grilled Criswell over the discrimination reports at the hearing as well as FEMA’s recent focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion efforts, something FEMA named as its number one goal in its latest strategic report. Lawmakers also raised concerns about the agency spending hundreds of millions of dollars on helping migrants. Defenders of FEMA have said the migrant funds do not take directly from disaster relief, while critics insist it shows missplaced priorities for the emergency relief agency. “In the fiscal year of 2023, FEMA spent nearly a billion dollars, $789 million, to shelter illegals in the United States,” Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green, R-Ga., said at the hearing, as The Center Square previously reported . “This past year it was $641 million, and this money is largely distributed through NGOs...and this was to house illegal aliens," she added. "Not Americans, who by the way all that money, that comes from Americans bank accounts when they write their checks to pay their taxes." At the hearing this week, Criswell also said she will request the Inspector General investigate the question of political discrimination at FEMA. She also said she does not think this fired employee is indicative of a broader problem in the agency but is looking into it. Criswell said FEMA workers went back to the homes that were skipped over by the fired employee and promised to ensure it doesn't happen again. “The Committee is in the process of investigating these claims,” the Oversight letter said. “If they are true, they would corroborate concerns that political discrimination extends beyond [the fired FEMA employee]. Furthermore, they suggest an apparent culture, whether sanctioned or not, within FEMA to politically discriminate against disaster survivors, specifically those who support President-elect Donald Trump.”Penn State’s Tyler Warren adds two more incredible records to his 2024 haul vs. Maryland

In this high-stakes game of survival, private banks are being forced to rethink their strategies and find new ways to differentiate themselves from their competitors. Some are focusing on niche markets and specialized services, catering to the needs of high-net-worth individuals and offering personalized wealth management solutions. Others are exploring new revenue streams and expanding into new territories, seeking opportunities for growth and diversification.Furthermore, the manufacturing sector showed signs of improvement, with an uptick in production and sales. The automobile industry, for instance, reported higher sales figures compared to previous months, reflecting increased consumer willingness to make big-ticket purchases. This recovery in manufacturing activities is significant as it creates a ripple effect across the supply chain, boosting overall economic output and employment.

In addition, efforts will be made to further open up the economy to foreign investment and trade. Strengthening bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, as well as creating a more conducive environment for foreign businesses to operate in China, will help to enhance the country's competitiveness and integration into the global economy.

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New Jerseyan Wins $2 Million Powerball on Jackpot.com, Two Days Before the $1.15 Billion Mega Millions DrawGiannis Antetokounmpo returns for Bucks after missing 1 game with knee swellingAmidst these debates, it is crucial to keep sight of the overarching goal of water conservation. Regardless of whether water fees or water taxes are in place, the ultimate objective should be to encourage responsible water use and protect this vital resource for future generations. Municipalities can take proactive steps to ensure that water conservation goals remain clear and achievable, even in the face of changing funding mechanisms.

Brutal body camera footage shows a handcuffed inmate being beaten unconscious by prison guards before he’s stripped down to his underwear — a fatal attack that’s now under investigation by New York’s top prosecutor. The sickening recordings were made public by Attorney General Letitia James Friday showing three correction officers repeatedly punching, kicking and stomping on Robert Brooks in an examination room on Dec. 9 at upstate prison Marcy Correctional Facility. Brooks, 43, who was serving time for assault, died of injuries the next day. It’s unclear what sparked the beatdown. “My deepest condolences to out to Mr. Brooks’ family,” James said at a press conference Friday. “I do not take lightly the release of this video especially in the middle of the holiday season.” But she added that she has a “duty and responsibility” to provide the public with the video. The videos, taken from four jail guards, show the officers surrounding Brooks, who was handcuffed from behind, in the exam room before three of them begin punching him in the face and stomach and even stomping him in his lower torso area. Several other officers could be seen standing by doing nothing despite Brooks having blood streaming down the right side of his swollen face. During the approximately 30-minute incident, Brooks was roughly handled, with one guard appearing to hold him in a chokehold for a moment as he was forced to sit up on the exam table. At one point, Brooks is brought to the wall where officers hold him there for a while, though the officers’ bodies obscure what is happening. Brooks was eventually brought back to the exam table where he was stripped down to his underwear appearing unconscious and limp, the video shows. None of the videos include any sound since the cameras were only in standby mode, James explained. Brooks was eventually taken to Wynn Hospital in Utica and declared dead from “asphyxia due to compression of the neck,” in the early morning of Dec. 10, Syracuse.com reported, citing the Onondaga County Medical Examiner’s Office . James said her officer is “investigating this case thoroughly” and said her team met with Brooks’ family so they could review the footage of what happened. Brooks had been transferred from Mohawk Correctional Facility in Rome, NY to Marcy Correctional Facility roughly 12 miles away the day of the incident, James said. Brooks was serving a 12-year sentence after he was convicted of first-degree assault in 2017 for stabbing his girlfriend multiple times, the Democrat & Chronicle reported at the time . The state corrections Commissioner Daniel Martuscello III said he was “deeply repulsed and nauseated” by what he saw in the footage. “There is no excuse and no rationalization for a vulgar, inhumane act that senselessly took a life,” Martuscello said. He said the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision was conducting an internal probe and that they would be implementing changes “to ensure that nothing like this can ever happen again within our facilities.” The commissioner also said, at Gov. Kathy Hochul’s request, he began the process of firing those involved and so far had suspended 13 staffers without pay. One employee resigned, he said. “This was a killing, and people will be held accountable,” Martuscello said. “These individuals are not representative of the culture of DOCCS nor anything that DOCCS stands for.” Rev. Al Sharpton condemned the “horrifying” attack of Brooks and called for criminal charges to be mounted against them. “These officers clearly thought they were within their right to hit Brooks in the stomach with the heel of a boot, level punches at his face or torso, and throw him around like a ragdoll — all with his hands behind his back.” Sharpton said. “Their actions in this tape not only justify their firing but should merit appropriate criminal charges.” Officials in New York City increased security on Rikers Island in anticipation of the footage getting released as the Gorilla Stone Bloods came out supporting Brooks on social media, according to law enforcement sources who it raised concerns this could stir up unrest in the city jail. Brooks is not a member of the gang. A lawyer for Brooks’ family didn’t immediately return a request for comment Friday. Additional reporting by Larry CelonaIn the world of filmmaking and entertainment, the power of social media can be a double-edged sword. Recent events surrounding Wu Liufang, a rising star in the industry, have once again highlighted the dark side of online platforms. Despite the negativity and harassment she faced, a 33-year-old female director bravely stepped forward to show her support, sparking discussions and debates across the internet.

In the wake of the Nevada earthquake, it is essential for residents to remain alert, stay informed, and follow safety guidelines issued by authorities. It is also a time for reflection on the fragility of our planet and the need to protect and preserve our environment for future generations.None