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ace wild bird food 40 lb CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic scored in the first half, and the LA Galaxy won their record sixth MLS Cup championship with a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday. After striking twice in the first 13 minutes of the final with goals from their star forwards, the Galaxy nursed their lead through a scoreless second half to raise their league’s biggest trophy for the first time since 2014. MLS’ most successful franchise struggled through most of the ensuing decade, even finishing 26th in the 29-team league last year. But the Galaxy turned everything around this season with a high-scoring new lineup that finished second in the Western Conference and then streaked through the playoffs with a whopping 18 goals in five games to win another crown. Sean Nealis scored for the seventh-seeded Red Bulls, whose improbable charge through the playoffs ended one win shy of its first Cup championship. With the league's youngest roster, New York fell just short of becoming the lowest-seeded team to win MLS' playoff tournament under first-year German coach Sandro Schwarz. Galaxy goalkeeper John McCarthy made four saves to win his second MLS title in three seasons. He was the MVP of the 2022 MLS Cup Final for the Galaxy's crosstown rival, Los Angeles FC. The Galaxy won this title without perhaps their most important player. Riqui Puig, the playmaking midfielder from Barcelona who ran their offence impressively all season long, tore a ligament in his knee last week in the Western Conference final. Puig watched the game in a suit, but his teammates hadn't forgotten him: After his replacement, Gastón Brugman, set up LA's opening goal with a superb pass, Paintsil held up Puig's jersey to their fans during the celebration. Paintsil put the Galaxy ahead in the ninth minute when he ran onto that sublime pass from Brugman and pounded home his 14th MLS goal — including four in the playoffs — in the Ghanaian forward's outstanding first season. Just four minutes later, Joveljic sprinted past four New York defenders and chipped home the 21st goal of his outstanding year as the Galaxy's striker. Nealis got New York on the scoreboard in the 28th minute when he volleyed home a ball that got loose in LA's penalty area after a corner. The Galaxy's usually shaky defence gave up another handful of good chances before reaching halftime with a tenuous lead. The second half was lively, but scoreless. Red Bulls captain Emil Forsberg hit the outside of the post in the 72nd minute, while Gabriel Pec and Galaxy substitute Marco Reus nearly converted chances a few moments later. The ball got loose again in the Galaxy's penalty area in the third minute of extra time, but two Red Bulls couldn't finish. The Galaxy bench rushed onto the field and prematurely celebrated a victory in the seventh minute of injury time, only to be herded back off for another 30 seconds of play. The Galaxy finished 17-0-3 this season at their frequently renamed suburban stadium, where the sellout crowd of 26,812 for the final included several robust cheering sections of travelling Red Bulls supporters hoping to see their New Jersey-based club’s breakthrough on MLS’ biggest stage. The Galaxy’s Greg Vanney became the fourth coach to win an MLS title with two clubs. The former Galaxy player coached Toronto FC to the championship in 2017 and to runner-up finishes in both 2016 and 2019. Vanney's coaching and technical staff in L.A. was full of former Toronto employees. Dan Calichman, Nick Theslof, former Canadian international Jason Bent, Michael Rabasca and Galaxy academy director Mike Munoz all spent time in Toronto. Jim Liston and Tom Williams, in the Galaxy sports performance department, also worked under Vanney in Toronto, as did midfielder Mark Delgado, who started Saturday, and defender Eriq Zavalaeta, who started on the Galaxy bench. The club famous for employing global stars from David Beckham and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Robbie Keane and Javier “Chicharito” Hernández rebuilt itself this season with lesser-known young talents from around the world. The Galaxy signed Pec from Brazil and the Ghanaian Paintsil out of Belgium, and the duo combined with incumbent Serbian striker Joveljic to form a potent attack that could outscore almost any MLS opponent. But the Galaxy also relied heavily on Puig, their Catalan catalyst and one of MLS’ best players. Puig stayed in last week's game after injuring his knee, and he even delivered the decisive pass to Joveljic for the game’s only goal. ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/soccer Greg Beacham, The Associated Press

The government is setting the stage for an environmental disaster by legalising destructive fishing practices that threaten to leave Thai seas barren and marine biodiversity in ruins. Despite the relentless decline of Thailand's marine resources due to overfishing, the government is amending fishery laws to permit the use of uan lom jab, or surrounding nets, at night. These nets, which employ light fishing and fine-meshed designs stretching for kilometres, pose a dire threat to already fragile marine ecosystems. Like trawlers, this method does not target a single species -- it sweeps up everything in its path, from juvenile fish to rare marine species vital to ocean health. When trawlers were first introduced in Thailand in 1961, the catch per hour was 300 kilogrammes. By 2009, this had plummeted to just 14kg, with only 30% of the catch having economic value. Fine-meshed nets used by trawlers and anchovy fleets scoop up "trash fish," which are sent to the agro-industry to produce animal feed, further accelerating the depletion of fish stocks. The anchovy fleet's use of light fishing and fine-meshed nets has worsened the crisis. Small-scale fisherfolk pressured the government to ban surrounding nets at night, limit anchovy fleets, and push trawlers out of coastal waters. These measures offered a lifeline to marine ecosystems, but the proposed amendment threatens to undo that progress. The Pheu Thai-led coalition government, with support from the opposition and the so-called progressive People's Party, now seeks to change this. The seeds of this crisis were sown in 1996, when anchovy fleets were permitted to use light fishing at night with lift nets and falling nets, though surrounding nets were still prohibited. Even so, fish stocks plummeted. Annual catches of pla tu (mackerel), which once exceeded 140,000 tonnes, dwindled to near extinction. Juvenile pla tu are now sold as dried food or animal feed, representing a tragic loss of future stock and economic value. For Thailand's 300,000 small-scale fishing families, sustainable fishing and healthy marine ecosystems are essential to their livelihoods. They have long fought against industrial fishing practices, but their voices are often drowned out by powerful industry lobbyists and politicians. Now, they are standing firm against the new amendment, which would legalise surrounding nets at night for the first time in Thai history. Proponents of the amendment claim it is a technical correction, arguing the current law was hastily implemented under the military junta to address EU sanctions for illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. However, critics say this justification obscures the true intent: to roll back progress and prioritise the profits of large fishing businesses at the expense of ecological sustainability. While proponents insist that surrounding nets will only be allowed beyond 12 kilometres from shore, they fail to mention that these nets will intercept pla tu migration routes in the Gulf of Thailand, cutting off fish before they can reach coastal areas. Surrounding nets with fine-meshed designs spanning kilometres indiscriminately scoop up juvenile fish, devastating the ocean's food chain, fish stocks, and long-term economic potential. One year's worth of juvenile fish lost to this method could generate billions of baht if allowed to mature, yet they are discarded as bycatch or sold as cheap animal feed, squandering a renewable resource for short-term gain. Thailand is already among the region's worst offenders for allowing small net sizes. While neighbouring countries like Myanmar and Bangladesh enforce minimum mesh sizes of 6cm or larger, Thailand's "standard" of 2.5cm often shrinks to a mere 3mm in practice, destroying marine biodiversity and disrupting ecosystems critical to sustainability. What's at stake is more than just fish stocks. Pla tu is not only a source of food but a cultural symbol connecting generations. Losing this species would be both an ecological and cultural tragedy. This reckless decision also jeopardises the country's food security. Healthy seas are vital for providing affordable protein to millions of Thais. Destroying juvenile fish populations will push small-scale fisherfolk further into poverty, exacerbate inequality, and drive up seafood prices for consumers. The government and opposition parties must recognise the long-term consequences of siding with big industry. This amendment is a step toward ecological collapse. On Nov 29, small-scale fishermen from 15 provinces petitioned the House of Representatives to halt this impending disaster. The petition was submitted ahead of the draft law's reading in the upcoming parliamentary session. Parliament must reject this amendment and focus on restoring marine ecosystems. Supporting small-scale fisherfolk is not just the right thing to do -- it is essential for Thailand's future. If the government proceeds, it will go down in history as the architect of Thailand's marine demise.What happened Greg Schiano gave Illinois a second chance at a game winner on Saturday afternoon at SHI Stadium. Then the Rutgers’ coach’s decision to ice Illini kicker Ethan Moczulski backfired spectacularly. Moczulski had missed the 57-yard field goal as the timeout was called. Given one last opportunity, Luke Altmyer connected with Pat Bryant (again) for a 40-yard touchdown to give Illinois an improbable Big Ten road win. What it means Turns out this Illinois team has some real late-game chops. Saturday’s dramatic come-from-behind victory against Rutgers was simply the latest to go with a pair of overtime wins (Nebraska and Purdue) and another fourth-quarter rally (Kansas). Give Altmyer a 2-minute drill, and the Illini quarterback has shown he can deliver. Bret Bielema’s primary purpose was to build a consistent winner in Champaign. A win like Saturday’s is a clear step in that direction. What’s next Bowl eligibility was secured more than a month ago. Illinois is simply building toward as good of a postseason berth as possible with an 8-3 record going into next weekend’s regular season finale against Northwestern at Wrigley Field. So more than the hat is on the line. Three losses is likely one too many for the Illini to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff, but a trip to Orlando for the Citrus Bowl isn’t a terrible consolation. Especially given the program’s history. What was said “He’s still not on the Bileniikoff (Award), so if we can have a write-in campaign. Holy Jesus? He’s literally one of the best receivers in the country, and we can’t get him on the Biletnikoff. Biletnikoff, please here me. Just a really, really intelligent player. Pat is so aware of his surroundings. That last play, I thought he was going to the sidelines, and then he saw that corner and took off and knew he could get there.” — Bielema after Bryant’s game winner

By Salim Umar Ibrahim, Kano The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, on Sunday, paid a condolence visit to the family of late Senator Aminu Inuwa. Senator Inuwa, who represented the Kano Central Senatorial District under the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 3rd Republic, died on Friday. Barau prayed for his soul to rest in peace, saying the late Senator, “was an esteemed elder statesman who dedicated his life to serving Allah and humanity.” He also visited families of four other political associates and condoled the families over their losses. Nigeria’s economy in crisis: A call for urgent action from President Tinubu Gov Okpebholo sets up panel to probe Obaseki The Senator was at the residence of his political adviser, Hon. Yusuf Aliyu Tumfafi, in Daurawa, Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano, to extend his condolences over the recent passing of his brother. Barau also paid a condolence visit to the former Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Hon. Balarabe Saidu Gani over the passing of his father, Alhaji Saidu Sale Gani. Still in Kano Municipal, his entourage moved to NNDC Quarters and condoled with the family of Alhaji Zubairu Dambatta, a former executive of the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA), who recently passed away at 75. He then proceeded to Layin Tagwayen Gida in Dala LGA to once again extend his condolences to Comrade Alasan Uba Idris on the death of his elder sister. During the visits, prayers were offered for the souls of the deceased. “May Allah (SWT) grant them Aljannatul Firdausi and provide their loved ones with the strength to endure these irreparable losses,” Barau prayed. Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You. NEWS UPDATE: Nigerians have been finally approved to earn Dollars from home, acquire premium domains for as low as $1500, profit as much as $22,000 (₦37million+). Click here to start. Barau Jibrin condolence visit late Sen Aminu Inuwa's family

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I'm A Celebrity viewers have said that one campmate 'needed that' after she secured herself immunity with an impressive 'winning strategy'. Over the past two days, a twist to the usual format of the ITV show has seen the celebrities battling it out for the coveted 'Ticket to Cyclone', as well as immunity from the next two public votes. At the start of Thursday's show (December 5), Ant and Dec entered camp to reveal the four finalists for ‘Ticket to Cyclone’ were Danny, Maura, Oti and Coleen. As they headed off to face the final challenge, which would determine the winner of the golden ticket to Cyclone, it was all to play for. Back at the Arcade of Agony once again, Danny, Maura, Oti and Coleen greeted Ant and Dec and got ready for ‘Battle Blocks’. READ MORE: I'm A Celebrity Danny Jones' 'estranged' relationship with father as he 'finds dad' in Barry McGuigan With a lot at stake, Ant and Dec then explained what they’d be facing in the challenge. Each celebrity was placed inside one of four game play areas. Within each of these areas were ten battle blocks, they needed to find all ten and remove them, placing them into a grid in front of them to make a perfect rectangle. The first to fit all of their battle blocks into the grid in front of them and run and press the golden buzzer would be the winner of the Ticket to Cyclone. Ready and in place for the grand final for the ticket to Cyclone, Oti, Maura, Danny and Coleen sprang into action at the sound of the klaxon. Observing the different tactics at play, Ant remarked: “There’s different ways of doing it here.” Covered in jungle slime and fish guts, and having to put their hands into different hell holes filled with critters to find all ten battle blocks, Maura screamed, as Danny laughed his way through. Meanwhile, Oti and Coleen both kept their game faces on. Oti had a different strategy to the rest, putting her civil engineering degree to good use, with her tactic to lay all ten blocks out on the floor and fit them like a puzzle to determine which way round they would successfully fit in the grid. Ant and Dec watched on saying: “That’s an interesting strategy, putting it on the floor first, even with stuff dropping down." With tension building, Oti picked her blocks up off the floor, as Dec questioned: “She’s getting them off the floor, straight in. Do you think she’s done it?”. Coleen, Danny and Oti were then neck and neck, all filling up their grids at a fast pace, whilst Maura hadn’t yet started putting blocks into the grid in front of her. Suddenly Oti burst out of her game play area and ran to press the golden buzzer, as golden confetti filled the air and she jumped up and down celebrating. Oti had the 'winning strategy' (Image: YouTube) Dec remarked: “Oti! That was incredible!” Ant added: “Absolutely brilliant.” Telling them all about her tactic to lay out the blocks on the floor, her fellow celebrities clapped and congratulated her, whilst Ant said: “Work smart, not harder!” The moment then came for Dec to hand Oti the coveted golden ticket to Cyclone, granting her immunity for the next two vote offs, and a guaranteed place in the Celebrity Cyclone. A very happy Oti grinned and said: “It feels amazing, I’ve got to wash my underwear more now!”. And fans of the ITV show took to X to praise Oti's strategy, saying that she 'needed that' win to save her from the public vote. @geordiegalg wrote: "Absolutely brilliant strategy from Oti! Well done." @AAngels05 said: "Oti building the Tetris on the floor is a winning strategy yknow," as @lloydallred wrote: "OTI IS THE WINNER TEARS IN THE NATIONS EYES #imacelebrity2024 #imaceleb." @sagalhatesyou said: "oti ate again. she needed that knowing how the british public is. #ImACeleb," as @languageloves wrote: "OTI HAS A TICKET TO THE CYCLONE, SHE IS OFFICIALLY A FINALIST #ImACeleb." @Ammyh1993 added: "Out of all of them I’m glad it was oti, Danny is guaranteed a place in the final anyway because of people like me who grew up in love with him #imaceleb." @IrishLaurinah echoed: "I think oti needs it most and I want her in the cyclone with Maura grace and rev #ImACeleb."Avior Wealth Management LLC Raises Position in Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVL)

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President José Raúl Mulino of Panama brushed off U.S. President-elect Donald Trump ’s baseless claim that Chinese soldiers are “operating the Panama Canal, ” calling it “nonsense.” In a Christmas Day message on Truth Social , Trump sarcastically wished a merry Christmas to “the wonderful soldiers of China, who are lovingly, but illegally, operating the Panama Canal” and “making certain that the United States puts in Billions of Dollars in ‘repair’ money, but will have absolutely nothing to say about anything.” He then claimed the Panamanian government is “ripping off” the United States at the Panama Canal. But Mulino put a stop to the accusation in a press conference on Thursday, saying there is no truth to the claim Chinese soldiers are operating the canal. “There are no Chinese soldiers in the canal. For the love of God, you are free, the whole world is free, to visit the canal if you please,” Mulinto said in a translated speech. “What [Trump] has said on this issue is nonsense, it does not exist,” he added. Trump last weekend threatened twice to take over the canal in a post on Truth Social and at a conference of the conservative Turning Point USA in Phoenix, where he told the crowd he is prepared to take control because he’s angry about “exorbitant’ use fees . Mulina said after those threats: “The sovereignty and independence of our country are not negotiable .” The president-elect’s attack on the canal is the latest in his series of complaints about other countries and their relationship with America. Trump has attacked Mexico and Canada for what he believes are unfair trade practices and harmful border policies. He has mocked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and said he’d make Canada the 51st state. He has also lambasted the European Union for selling more products to the U.S. than buying from the nation. But in his latest, more threatening claims, Trump suggested the U.S. should not only take over the canal but Greenland, a territory of Denmark, as well. Trump floated the idea of buying Denmark – a country not for sale – during his first administration. In a Truth Social post last Sunday he insisted that American “ownership and control” of Greenland is an “absolute necessity” for world “security” and “freedom.” As for the Panama Canal, Mulino denied U.S. vessels are being overcharged to use the waterway and emphasized that China plays no role in the canal. A Hong Kong-based firm manages two ports at the Panama Canal’s entrances, but Panama owns and operates the entire canal. “Look, there are no Chinese on the canal. As simple as that. Neither the Chinese nor any other power are in the channel,” Mulino said. Any Chinese on the canal are aboard a cruise ship or visiting the canal like other tourists, he noted “I reiterate, there is absolutely no Chinese interference or participation in anything that has to do with the Panama Canal,” Mulino said.