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AI is gradually taking us to an edgeless edge. It is going to make everything artificial? Will humans be deprived of original acumen that helps them enjoy life through all senses? Will it deprive humans of good reads? The answer is unknown. Just a few hours away from now, we are going to witness the end of the first quarter of the 21st century. So, it is the right time to discuss the events that have taken place in the world of literature. There have been many surprises, and one of them was two female writers – Han Kang and Samantha Harvey – winning the Nobel Prize in literature and Samantha Harvey getting the Booker Prize. Both are big honours a writer craves for. Kang’s ‘The Vegetarian’ delineates the political and social condition of South Korea. Booker Prize winner British author Ian McEwan has described the book as “a novel of sexuality and madness that deserves its great success.” The novel is darkly beautiful. It is a classic about rebellion, eroticism, and the female body. It is one of the extraordinary books of this century. It may leave a reader reeling. Similarly, ‘Orbital’ by Samantha Harvey is a science fiction which uplifts a reader’s spirit in every sense. Six astronauts rotate in their spacecraft above the earth and how they look at this blue planet that gives us life. Another novel that requires special mention is Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s ‘Until August.’ It was published in 2023, but the novel hit the Indian markets this year. Irish author Sally Rooney’s ‘Intermezzo’ was launched in September. The novel limns the story of two brothers mourning their father. At the same time, they are talking about the relationships with each other and about the women in their lives. The book portrays love sex and sorrow and the universe of Rooney who has slightly departed from the norm, because Intermezzo has two male protagonists. They are: 32-year-old Peter who is a talented barrister and his 22-year-old brother Ivan, a chess-prodigy. But Peter has a troubled personality. The novel consists of philosophical debates, tangled relationships, and frequent sex. Alan Hollinghurst’s new novel, ‘Our Evenings’, has been another artistic work that paints the changing mores in Britain. The book sees society through the optics of class, race, politics and sex. The novel is a memoir of a half-Burmese actor whose scholarship to public school takes him to a world where the privileged prevail. Each page contains details and evokes gay experience. ‘Choice’ by Neel Mukherjee is another work that shook the world of thinkers. The novel has three separate narratives – worries among urban elites about environmental degradation, poverty in the Indian countryside, globalisation and morality. Who can forget Sarah Perry’s ‘Enlightenment,’ a new work of literary fiction which depicts love and astronomy? The story is told through two protagonists over the course of 20 years. Ghost stories always attract readers of all ages. Evie Wyld’s ‘The Echoes’ confirms that. The story highlights the weight of the past and afterlife. Similarly, Charlotte Wood’s ‘Stone Yard Devotional’ created a buzz by exploring compassion, responsibility, tolerance and despair. It also tells the readers how to triumph over these challenges. Anita Desai’s ‘Rosarita’ has earned critics’ accolades. It is her first novel in a decade, which deals with inheritance and historical trauma. ‘The Proof of My Innocence’ by Jonathan Coe spins an incident of crime. It is a murder mystery. Coe, one of the most beloved novelists in Britain, knows how to give a turn to a story and surprise his readers. Another highlight in the world of literature is Kevin Barry’s ‘The Heart in Winter.’ The novel is written against the backdrop of an 1890 American mining town. Andrew Miller’s ‘The Land in Winter’ traces back to the history of two young marriages. It also highlights the madness of the Second World War. This has been the scene of the literary world-2024. So, on the New Year Day, old papers cannot be thrown away. Nor can old garments be cast aside as the friends of yesterday cannot be forgotten today.1 jilibet 。

By DAVID BAUDER Time magazine gave Donald Trump something it has never done for a Person of the Year designee: a lengthy fact-check of claims he made in an accompanying interview. Related Articles National Politics | Trump’s lawyers rebuff DA’s idea for upholding his hush money conviction, calling it ‘absurd’ National Politics | Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time National Politics | Ruling by a conservative Supreme Court could help blue states resist Trump policies National Politics | A nonprofit leader, a social worker: Here are the stories of the people on Biden’s clemency list National Politics | Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she ‘sustained an injury’ on official trip to Luxembourg The fact-check accompanies a transcript of what the president-elect told the newsmagazine’s journalists. Described as a “12 minute read,” it calls into question 15 separate statements that Trump made. It was the second time Trump earned the Time accolade; he also won in 2016, the first year he was elected president. Time editors said it wasn’t a particularly hard choice over other finalists Kamala Harris, Elon Musk, Benjamin Netanyahu and Kate Middleton. Time said Friday that no other Person of the Year has been fact-checked in the near-century that the magazine has annually written about the figure that has had the greatest impact on the news. But it has done the same for past interviews with the likes of Joe Biden, Netanyahu and Trump. Such corrections have been a sticking point for Trump and his team in the past, most notably when ABC News did it during his only debate with Democrat Kamala Harris this fall. There was no immediate response to a request for comment on Friday. In the piece, Time called into question statements Trump made about border security, autism and the size of a crowd at one of his rallies. When the president-elect talked about the “massive” mandate he had received from voters, Time pointed out that former President Barack Obama won more electoral votes the two times he had run for president. The magazine also questioned Trump’s claim that he would do interviews with anyone who asked during the campaign, if he had the time. The candidate rejected a request to speak to CBS’ “60 Minutes,” the magazine said. “In the final months of his campaign, Trump prioritized interviews with podcasts over mainstream media,” reporters Simmone Shah and Leslie Dickstein wrote. David Bauder writes about media for the AP. Follow him at http://x.com/dbauder and https://bsky.app/profile/dbauder.bsky.social.Pedro escaped punishment after swinging an arm at Bees substitute substitute Yehor Yarmoliuk without making contact. VAR reviewed the second-half incident but deemed there was no violent conduct. Frank and Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler disagreed about the decision. “As I understand the rules, you can’t swing your arm to try to hit someone,” said Frank. “If you hit them or not, it’s a red, that’s the way I understand the rules.” Frank spoke to the match officials, including referee Andy Madley, about the flashpoint at full-time. “They haven’t seen the situation yet, not on TV afterwards,” said Frank. “To be fair to him, I think the angle can be tricky so that’s why you’ve got VAR.” Asked about Frank’s assessment, Hurzeler replied: “Interesting opinion. I see it completely different. “For me, it’s not a red card. He tried to get free from a person.” Brighton were booed off after their winless run was stretched to six top-flight games. Albion dominated for large periods and hit the woodwork inside four minutes through Julio Enciso. Bees goalkeeper Mark Flekken made some important saves before being forced off injured in the 36th minute, albeit his replacement Hakon Valdimarsson was rarely tested on his Premier League debut. The Seagulls remain 10th ahead of Monday’s trip to Aston Villa, with Brentford a position and two points below moving towards their New Year’s Day showdown with Arsenal. Hurzeler thought the jeers at full-time were unfair. “The team doesn’t deserve that because in all the games we had in the last weeks they were all good, they were all intense, they were all where we thought we deserved more” said the German, whose team have lost to Fulham and Crystal Palace and drawn with Southampton, Leicester and West Ham in recent matches. “We try to work hard to satisfy our supporters, we try to give them what they deserve, we try to make them proud. “But the Premier League is tough. We know there will be (tough) periods we have to go through, especially with this young squad. “We try to stick together, find the positive and keep on going.” Brentford, who remain without a top-flight away win this term, had an early Yoane Wissa finish ruled out for offside following VAR intervention but barely threatened, despite an improved second-half showing. Frank, who is awaiting news on Flekken and defender Ben Mee, who also left the field injured, said: “I thought it was a fair point. “Brighton were better in the first half, no big, clearcut chances, and I thought we were better second half. “Overall, I’m happy with the performance, especially the way we defended. “We haven’t had too many clean sheets this season, so in that context I thought it was very impressive against a good Brighton team. “We know we have a lot of players out – we get two more injuries during the game. “The way the players showed their mentality and character and dug in was hugely impressive.”

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BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have again restructured quarterback Deshaun Watson's massive contract to create salary-cap space and give them future flexibility, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Friday. Watson has been limited to just 19 games in three seasons because of an NFL suspension and injuries with the Browns, who signed him to a five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract in 2022. The restructuring allows the team to spread out the salary-cap hit after the 2026 season, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team does not disclose contract specifics. The 29-year-old Watson has two years remaining on his contract with an average of $46 million a year, and with a salary-cap hit of $72.9 million in those seasons. The latest move adds a voidable year for 2028, giving the Browns cap flexibility following 2026, the final year on Watson’s deal. The agreement to restructure Watson's contract will not preclude the Browns from adding talent at the quarterback position in 2025, the person said. Watson played in only seven games this season before suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon. He's 9-10 as a starter with Cleveland. The Browns (3-12) have been a major disappointment after making it to the playoffs a year ago behind Joe Flacco, who was signed as a free agent after Watson suffered a season-ending shoulder injury. Watson had surgery in October and is expected to make a full recovery. While the team hasn't disclosed its plans at quarterback, it's assumed Watson will be in the mix to be the starter next season. It's also possible the Browns will draft a quarterback in the first round. The team hasn't had a first-round pick the past three years after trading three to the Houston Texans to acquire Watson, who was once considered one of the league's elite QBs. Watson's disappointing tenure — he hasn't thrown for 300 yards in any game — has been a sore spot with Cleveland fans, who had hoped the team had finally resolved its interminable QB issues when they signed the three-time Pro Bowler three years ago. But it hasn't worked out, and the major investment in Watson and the salary-cap ramifications of his contract — the largest fully guaranteed deal in league history — have made it difficult for the Browns to upgrade their roster. Watson has shown flashes of being a competent starting quarterback, but there have been just as many moments in which he's looked hesitant in the pocket or unable to connect with receivers down field. Watson was suspended for the first 11 games of his first season in Cleveland after an independent arbiter ruled he violated the conduct policy after he was accused by more than two dozen women of sexual misconduct during massage therapy sessions. Since having surgery, Watson has been rehabbing his Achilles injury. He has not spoken to reporters for months. On Thursday, he posted a photo of himself on Instagram standing without wearing a walking boot. The caption read: “Back on My Feet! MOREGLORY!” Last week, Browns defensive star Myles Garrett caused a stir by saying he did not want to be part of a rebuild in Cleveland. Garrett also made it clear he wanted to know the team's offseason plans, including what the Browns intended to do at quarterback. On Friday, Garrett said he had “a few” discussions this week with the team's front office following his surprising comments. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year didn't reveal any specifics of the talks. “They just wanted to see where my head was at and what I was thinking and just trying to keep things in house, in house,” said Garrett, who will turn 29 on Sunday. Garrett was asked if he got a favorable reaction from teammates. “They want to know what’s coming next as well,” he said. “So I haven’t really heard too many people speak up on whether they liked my comments or not. Everyone’s kind of feeling the same way. But I’m not going to assume and I’ll have my answer at the end of the year.” NOTES: TE David Njoku (knee), DE Ogbo Okoronkwo (knee) and WR Cedric Tillman (concussion) were ruled out for Sunday's game. ... Backup QB Jameis Winston (shoulder) is questionable. If he can't play, Bailey Zappe will be Cleveland's No. 2 QB behind Dorian Thompson-Robinson. ... Coach Jason Tarver said LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah is in “good spirits” after sustaining a neck injury on Oct. 27. Owusu-Koramoah was hurt in a collision with Ravens running back Derrick Henry. The Browns have been vague about Owusu-Koramoah's injury and recovery. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLFive Below, Inc. FIVE reported its third-quarter results after Wednesday's closing bell. Here's a look at the details from the report. The Details: Five Below reported quarterly earnings of 42 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 17 cents. Quarterly revenue clocked in at $843.71 million, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $798.58 million and is an increase over sales of $736.4 million from the same period last year. Five Below said comparable sales increased by 0.6% and the company opened 82 new stores and ended the quarter with 1,749 stores in 44 states. The company also announced the appointment of Winnie Park as CEO and a member of its board of directors, effective Dec. 16, 2024. Read Next: UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Fatally Shot Outside NYC Hotel “We are pleased to report third-quarter results that exceeded our outlook. We delivered stronger performance across a broader group of our merchandise worlds compared to the second quarter and improved our operational execution. We were encouraged to see the positive results from the initiatives we undertook to add newness and deliver value in key categories,” said Ken Bull , Interim CEO and COO of Five Below. “We opened a record 82 new stores during this period with new store performance also surpassing our expectations. Our merchant and operational teams across the organization are focused on our key priorities of product, value and store experience, and I want to thank them for their efforts in delivering these results,” Bull added. Outlook: Five Below sees fourth-quarter earnings of between $3.23 and $3.41 per share, versus the $3.33 estimate, and revenue between $1.35 billion and $1.38 billion, versus the $1.36 billion estimate. The company sees fiscal 2024 earnings between $4.78 and $4.96 per share, versus the $4.61 estimate, and revenue between $3.84 billion and $3.87 billion, versus the $3.8 billion estimate. FIVE Price Action: According to Benzinga Pro , Five Below shares are up 10.51% after-hours at $116.25 at the time of publication Wednesday. Read More: Art Cashin’s Lessons: Cuban Crisis Trades To Timeless Wall Street Wit Photo: Mike Mozart from Wikimedia Commons © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.