LINCOLN – The clock trickled down in the fourth quarter, and Central Valley coach Chip Bartos called timeout. His starters got together and placed their helmets on the bench. Their services would no longer be needed. “Not to brag, but we’re up by a lot, we trust our younger kids, they put up a good fight with us at practice; they pushed us really hard this year,” Central Valley senior Zaden Wolf said. “We put the helmets up, that’s how we know we got it. That last feeling, and it just feels amazing.” For the first time in program history, Central Valley won a state championship as it defeated Riverside 52-12 for the Class D-2 crown. The Central Valley football team holds up the trophy after winning the Class D-2 state championship on Monday at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. Central Valley and Riverside are familiar with each other. They’re 22 miles away from each other, just a trip down Highway 56. The players and coaches see each other at fairs, track meets, baseball games, and some players even joined forces in fifth and sixth grade to play football. But on Monday, they were on opposite sides, on the biggest stage of all at Memorial Stadium with a championship on the line. “Close proximity and then that relationship of playing youth football together, it’s pretty special,” Bartos said. Central Valley won the coin toss before the game and elected to receive. It wanted the ball and to put the first points on the board. The Cougars marched down the field on their first drive. It took five plays to get in the end zone on a 21-yard run by sophomore Luke Shoemaker, who’d stepped up in big moments all season long. He saw his role improve dramatically after senior Grady Kelly got hurt three games into the regular season after he ran for 2,006 yards as a junior. Central Valley football head coach Chip Bartos gets water dumped on him after the Cougars won the Class D-2 state championship in Lincoln on Monday. “It was really great to have him grow and mature as a sophomore, and it looks like our future’s bright at running back for the next couple of years,” Bartos said. For Central Valley the journey to this moment started when its season was cut short of its goal last season in a 28-22 loss to South Loup in the quarterfinals. “We took that loss last year and that heartbreak and we really used it as motivation for us to not have that feeling again. The kids did just that when they came into the postseason with extra determination, extra motivation to do everything in their power for us to be successful,” Bartos said. “I really like this feeling. It’s a pretty special feeling.” But the dream of winning a state championship was formed many years ago for those that wore Navy jerseys Monday morning. “Football is my life. It means so much to me. I’ve dreamt of it since I can remember anything,” Wolf said. “Me and my friends, we’ve always talked about it and it would be so cool, so cool, so cool. We just didn’t realize it could really happen until this year, we had a real shot.” Central Valley's Grady Kelly holds off Riverside's Trevor Carraher during the Class D-2 state championship game on Monday in Lincoln. The writing was on the wall early on in the season as Central Valley was ranked as the No. 1 team in Class D-2 by the Omaha World-Herald. It held that spot until the very end and will head back to Greeley with the state championship trophy. Central Valley and Riverside met in week one, with the Cougars winning by a score of 50-42. In week three, Central Valley lost to Stanton, the defending Class D-1 state champ who was playing in the D-1 title game, in a matchup that was much closer than the score suggested. After that the Cougars waltzed through the rest of the regular season undeterred by the one in the loss column. They scored over 50 points in all but two games all season. When the playoffs came, Central Valley was ready and first beat Elm Creek 62-8, then St. Mary’s 72-26. In the quarterfinals Central Valley beat Wynot 44-6 and in the semifinals it left no doubt against previously undefeated and No. 1 seed Archangels Catholic with a 50-8 win. Riverside's Adam Glaser rushes the ball against Central Valley during the Class D-2 state championship game on Monday in Lincoln. “Boston Wood told me that every playoff game this year was (a) running clock,” Wolf said. “That’s just really special, it shows a lot about us how hard we’re going in that first half.” Monday was no different as Central Valley imposed its will early and often and jumped out to a 24-0 lead after the first quarter. “It was a great start,” Bartos said. The points kept coming for Central Valley, which took a 46-6 lead at halftime and led 46-0 at one point. Wolf had an unforgettable first half with three rushing touchdowns and finished the game with 153 yards on the ground. His longest run of the day was a 60-yard touchdown down the left side. He finished the run past the temporary eight-man end zone and ran into the “HUSKERS” lettering, where he’d seen touchdowns scored by those who’d played in state championships before him. Central Valley's Grady Kelly holds off Riverside defenders during the Class D-2 state championship game on Monday in Lincoln. “I come here every year to watch state football, and I’m like, ‘It’d be so nice to play on that field.’ And it happened and it is the greatest feeling ever,” Wolf said. The defense came out and dominated from the start for Central Valley as Riverside was unable to get much momentum. Cougars flocked to the Chargers ball carriers every play and by the end had three interceptions and two fumble recoveries. Two of those interceptions were returned for touchdowns by Gunnar Vanosdall and Wood. “That’s pretty special that we were able to get the hands on the ball, get pressure on the quarterback and make big plays like that,” Bartos said. “The offense got us going and then the defense maintained it for the rest of the game.” Riverside’s journey to the championship was a memorable one. After it lost week one to Central Valley, it won two straight before it ran into Archangels Catholic. The Chargers wouldn’t lose again until Monday as the team rattled off eight straight wins and put big numbers on the scoreboard. They were playing as well as anyone in the state. Riverside coach Cory Valasek has been alongside the senior class since it was in middle school. “They mean a lot to me. I’m gonna miss these guys,” Valasek said, fighting back tears. He helped guide them past Winside, then Creighton, beat Sandhills/Thedford in the quarterfinals 73-50 after being down at halftime. In the semifinals, Riverside beat Bruning-Davenport/Shickley 50-20 and celebrated its trip to Lincoln with fireworks and surrounded by those close to them. Riverside's Jack Molt rushes the ball against Central Valley during the Class D-2 state championship game on Monday in Lincoln. “I’m super proud of them. The way they bought into everything we did. Wish it could’ve ended different than it did. I can’t be more proud of how they’ve been leaders for our program,” Valasek said. “They’ve done everything we’ve asked them to do. They bought in and done it to the best of their ability. I’m just super proud of these guys.” Kelly, who came back in time for the playoffs, was ready for the biggest and last game of his high school career. He ran for 92 yards and a touchdown and went out on top alongside some of his closest friends. “Ending my career with a state championship is really something special,” Kelly said. “This team has really become a brotherhood, and I’m really going to miss these guys.” As the minutes ticked down and the inevitable became a reality. Central Valley’s fans that were regulars at home games in Wolbach got loud. There was no parking lot on top of a hill to back trucks into and watch the game from the bed of the tailgates, but Memorial Stadium would do. The players egged them on after shaking hands with those from Riverside. The chants and cheers continued. Players were awarded their medals and were met with hugs from Bartos and the coaching staff. After pictures and some interviews, the players and coaches celebrated with those who’d supported them all season. “Yesterday we had the entire main street packed with cars and stuff, like it’s a great support system around this community in this program and it’s a great place to be at,” Bartos said. “I’m just proud that our kids and this group can bring back a state championship.” The Cwntral Valley football team poses for a team photo after beating Riverside in the Class D-2 state championship game on Monday in Lincoln. Central Valley 52, Riverside 12 Riverside;0;6;6;0 Central Valley;24;22;6;0 First Quarter CV – Luke Shoemaker 21-yard run (2-pt good), 9:58. CV – Zaden Wolf 41-yard run (2-pt good), 5:37. CV – Zaden Wolf 60-yard run (2-pt good), 3:22. Second Quarter CV – Grady Kelly 1-yard run, 11:25. CV – Zaden Wolf 9-yard run (2-pt good), 8:39. CV – Gunner Vanosdal 33-yard interception return (2-pt good), 7:46. RIV – Dane Schalk 11-yard reception from Larry Diessner, 4:33. Third Quarter CV – Boston Wood 68-yard interception return, 4:52. RIV – Dane Schalk 8-yard reception from Larry Diessner, 1:20. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing: R, Adam Glaser 9-70, Jack Molt 9-44, Brady Carraher 1-6, Diessner 16-1. CV, Wolf 13-153, Kelly 15-92, Shoemaker 4-38, Ky Cargill 1-2. Passing: R, Diessner 11-26-3 113, Molt 1-2-0 (-)1. CV, Wolf 1-3-0 6, Lane Foltz 0-1-1 0. Receiving: R, Schalk 4-48, Nicholas Berger 4-44, Trevor Carraher 3-7, Molt 1-13. CV, Wood 1-6. Fumble recoveries: CV, Soto, Straka. Interceptions: R, Dodds 1-2. CV, Wood 2-73, Vanosdal 1-33. Sent weekly directly to your inbox! Sports Reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.None
SEOUL, South Korea , Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Energy Solution (KRX: 373220) has announced its launch of the 'Battery Innovation Contest (BIC) 2025' to identify and support the next groundbreaking battery technologies. Innovators from universities and research institutions worldwide are encouraged to submit proposals until January 31, 2025 , at https://bridge.lgensol.com/ . Since its inaugural competition in 2017, BIC has been LG Energy Solution's flagship research contest. This year's edition has been revamped to foster greater collaboration between academia and industry. Selected researchers will receive annual research funding of up to USD 150,000 annually. Additional funding may be granted to projects making significant achievements through extended contracts. Unlike previous iterations of the competition, 'BIC 2025' allows participants to submit proposals on specific topics pre-announced by LG Energy Solution. "By presenting specific research optics, we aim to go beyond merely supporting academia and maximize the mutual benefits between the industry and academia," said an LG Energy Solution spokesperson. To facilitate active collaboration, LG Energy Solution has introduced the ' BRIDGE ' system, a platform designed to manage open innovation programs like BIC. The system facilitates seamless collaborations with features that help teams working on joint research projects track their objectives and deliverables. LG Energy Solution has unveiled the preselected 18 research topics for collaborative projects on the ' BRIDGE ' platform, such Battery Safety diagnosis algorithm technology and New materials for LFP Batteries topic. At the same time, the contest retains its traditional format to ensure participants are free to propose completely original research ideas. All research proposals must be submitted through the ' BRIDGE ' system. To protect the original ideas of every participant, LG Energy Solution has split the application process into two stages: initial proposals that provide concise information, followed by detailed proposals from a shortlist of candidates. This change aims to safeguard the ideas of researchers not selected for funding. "The BIC platform serves as a bridge of wisdom between members of academia and industry, driving technological innovation for the all-important battery sector," said Je-Young Kim , CTO of LG Energy Solution. "Through this initiative, we aim to provide differentiated value to our customers by strengthening our technology leadership." As of today, LG Energy Solution has supported 26 battery research projects through the 'BIC' initiative, with some evolving into large-scale projects that have received additional funding and resources. Thanks to the success of this competition, the company continues to establish partnerships with world-leading universities and research institutions, reinforcing its commitment to preparing the battery field for the future. About LG Energy Solution LG Energy Solution (KRX: 373220), a split-off from LG Chem, is a leading global manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, mobility, IT, and energy storage systems. With 30 years of experience in revolutionary battery technology and extensive research and development (R&D), the company is the top battery-related patent holder in the world with over 58,000 patents. Its robust global network, which spans North America, Europe, and Asia , includes battery manufacturing facilities established through joint ventures with major automakers. Committed to building sustainable battery ecosystem, LG Energy Solution aims to achieve carbon neutrality across its value chain by 2050, while embodying the value of shared growth and promoting diverse and inclusive corporate culture. To learn more about LG Energy Solution's ideas and innovations, visit https://news.lgensol.com . View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lg-energy-solution-hosts-battery-innovation-contest-bic-2025-to-foster-breakthrough-battery-technologies-302339134.html SOURCE LG Energy Solution
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — What's stoking the Denver Broncos' surprising surge is the growing connection between rookie quarterback Bo Nix and veteran wide receiver Courtland Sutton. Whenever the Broncos (7-5) need a clutch catch, a key flag or a timely touchdown, Sutton is usually the one delivering it like he did Sunday when he caught eight passes on 10 targets for 97 yards and a pair of touchdowns that sparked the Broncos' come-from-behind 29-19 win at Las Vegas. “Courtland played tremendous,” coach Sean Payton said. Again. “He’s just reliable,” Nix said. “He's just always there when you need him.” Sutton's size (6-foot-4 and 216 pounds) and experience (he's in his seventh NFL season) make him an ideal target and safety valve for the rookie QB whose confidence is growing by the week. “He’s smart. He’s savvy. He makes plays when the ball’s in the air,” Nix said. “You can trust him. When it’s up in the air, it’s his or nobody’s. It’s not going to be a pick.” Nix's first touchdown toss to Sutton was an 18-yarder that allowed the QB to break Marlin Briscoe's 1968 Denver rookie record of 14 TD passes, and the two connected again with 5:30 left to make it a two-score game. The Broncos trailed 13-9 at halftime and Nix said they knew they had to get the ball into Sutton's hands more in the second half after he had caught the only pass thrown his way in the first half (for 17 yards). “Didn’t target him (much) in the first half,” Nix said. “We come out and say, ‘Look, Courtland, this is your half.’ We take over the game. He goes for two touchdowns. That just kind of speaks for what he means to our team.” Sutton has been on a tear after since he wasn't targeted a single time in Denver's 33-10 win at New Orleans on Oct. 17. (Payton mentioned as recently as last week what an anomaly that game was because there was a heavy diet of plays for Sutton that just didn't pan out for various reasons.) In his six games before that goose egg, Sutton had 21 catches on 49 targets for 277 yards and a touchdown. In the five games since, he's caught 36 of the 48 balls thrown his way for 467 yards and three TDs. Plus, he threw a touchdown pass to Nix on a “Philly Special” at Baltimore in Week 9. “I think we're just scratching the surface,” Sutton said. Thanks in part to the chemistry between Nix and Sutton, the Broncos are in position for the seventh and final playoff spot entering December. The passing game, thanks to the Nix-Sutton connection. The running game. Javonte Williams had just 2 yards on eight carries and Audric Estime ran three times for 15 yards against the Raiders' run-heavy fronts and a steady diet of blitzes. Jaleel McLaughlin saved the day with seven carries for 44 yards. OLB Nik Bonitto. His 10 sacks make him the first Denver defender with double-digit sacks since 2018, when Von Miller did it. Once again, the Broncos' special teams, with the exception of K Wil Lutz, who hasn't missed a field goal attempt or extra point since his protection unit cratered at Kansas City three weeks ago and allowed the Chiefs to block what would have been the game-winning kick as time expired. On Sunday, the Raiders had a successful fake punt and a 59-yard kickoff return. Payton isn't saying much about the injuries to DE Zach Allen (heel) and CB Riley Moss (knee) except that to him they're not serious setbacks for either player. 2 — The Broncos are two games above .500 for the first time since starting the 2021 season with three wins. The Broncos host Cleveland (3-8) on Monday night ahead of their bye week. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
After Iranian arrest tied to U.S. military murders, town advances sanctuary policiesPresident Bola Tinubu is committed to ending insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the South-East and Cross River State, the Minister of Defence, Dr Badaru Abubakar, stated on Thursday. Speaking in Enugu, Abubakar praised the administration’s progress in combating insecurity nationwide, especially in the Southeast and Cross River State, over the past year. He emphasised Tinubu’s renewed determination to eliminate all forms of insecurity, building on the successes achieved so far. This commitment aligns with Tinubu’s Independence Day address, where he highlighted his administration’s efforts to restore peace and stability in the country. The President noted that his administration has eliminated over 300 Boko Haram and bandit commanders and restored peace to hundreds of communities in the North. He also promised to address the root causes of insecurity, including poverty and unemployment. He said, “There is a renewed determination to do more in the fight against all forms of insecurity including the agitations for Biafra by President Tinubu. “President Tinubu has directed me to come and engage with you to find a lasting solution to insecurity. “Without security, there would be no peace and development. I know that people in this zone are predominantly businessmen and women who need security and peace for their businesses to flourish. “We need to get candid suggestions and information on how we will practically do more and enthrone lasting security and peace in the South-East and Cross River State axis of the country. “If insecurity persists, it should be known that it is our people whose lives and property are being threatened and destroyed; it is our people that are kidnapped and organs harvested as well.” Related News Nigeria’ll continue to prioritise social investment, says Tinubu ACF suspends chairman for criticising Tinubu’s policies Reps urge deployment of security forces to Edo communities The minister said that the Federal Government and security agencies needed the cooperation of all residents especially the leaders as it involves getting actionable intelligence to stem insecurity from its roots in the zone. He appreciated heads of security agencies and leaders of the zone and Cross River State who made the sacrifice to attend the engagement; adding, “President Tinubu is appreciative of all your efforts so far and he needs more.” After the engagement, the minister said that the stakeholders had a robust and spirited interaction which was fruitful and implementable to improve the general security of the zone. “There was a robust suggestion on how to deploy technology to tackle insecurity head-on and restore the people’s confidence and safety in the area,” he said. Speaking, Maj.-Gen. John Nwoga (rtd) said that the insecurity in the zone was heightened by activities of social media bloggers, who keep on repeating old videos of gruesome criminal activities to create fear and panic for reasons best known to them. “There is a need for our people to collectively deal with negative press, fake news and misleading videos being circulated within the zone through social media,” Nwoga said. In his remark, the General Officer Commanding 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Hassan Dada said that the Nigerian Army was putting in place a robust strategy to ensure a safe and seamless yuletide. “Through the Joint Security Task-Force in South-East, code-named ‘Operation UDO KA’, we are going to create a safe and secured environment to enable the usual mass return for Christmas once more this year; even as we have improved security generally,” Dada said. Earlier, the minister visited and held a closed-door meeting with the GOC, Maj.-Gen. Hassan Dada, and Commanders, Principal Officers and Officers at the Division’s Headquarters, Enugu. Abubakar also visited and held a closed-door meeting with the Air Officer Commanding Ground Training Command of the Nigerian Air Force, AVM Usman Abdullahi, and Commanders, Principal Officers and Officers at GTC Command Headquarters, Enugu.
Aquarius Daily Horoscope Today, December 27, 2024 predicts relocation in abroadYour relationship with money might seem random, but one expert says it offers clues about your childhood — and understanding this could help overcome toxic spending habits. Vicky Reynal, a financial psychotherapist and author of "Money on Your Mind," told CNBC Make It that there are psychological reasons behind our spending habits, and many of these attitudes stem from childhood experiences. > 24/7 San Diego news stream: Watch NBC 7 free wherever you are "Our emotional experiences growing up will shape who we become," she said. For example, someone who felt secure during childhood might feel that they deserve good things, and later in life may be more likely to negotiate a higher salary or enjoy the money they have, Reynal said. Whereas someone who experienced childhood neglect may grow up with low self-esteem and act this out through money behaviors. This could include feeling guilty when spending money because they don't feel they deserve good things, or splashing the cash to impress because they feel unworthy of attention. "The little toddler that goes up to their parents to show them their scribble — how they get responded to will give them a message about how the world will respond to them," Reynal added. Money Report Political leaders and industry titans pay tribute to former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh China's industrial profits extend decline to a fourth straight month, dropping 7.3% in November Reynal said "the money lessons we learn growing up" are largely shaped by whether we grew up in an environment of scarcity or wealth. "To give you an example, growing up in scarcity, people that manage to move themselves out of that economic reality, and maybe in their own adult life manage to accumulate quite a bit of wealth, it's quite common for them to struggle with what they call the scarcity mindset," Reynal said. This is a pattern of thinking that fixates on the idea that you don't have enough of something, like money. A scarcity mindset means someone might struggle to enjoy the money they've earned and be anxious about spending it, Reynal added. Alternatively, there are people who grew up with little but became wealthy, and are now very careless with money. "They're giving themselves everything that they longed for when they were little so they might go on the other extreme and start spending it quite carelessly, because now they want to give their children everything that their parents couldn't give them," Reynal added. The key to overcoming toxic spending habits is to stop self-sabotaging — a common behavior — according to Reynal. "Often behind a pattern of financial self-sabotage, there are deep-seated emotional reasons, and it could range from feelings of anger, feelings of un-deservedness, to maybe a fear of independence and autonomy," she said. To identify these, you first have to determine what your financial habits and inconsistencies are, Reynal said, giving an example of someone who might overspend in the evenings. "Is it boredom? Is it loneliness? What is the feeling that you might be trying to address with the overspending?" she said. "That's already giving you a clue as to what you could be doing different. So, if it's boredom, what can you replace this terrible financial habit with?" Reynal said she had a young client who would always run out of money within the first two weeks of the month. She asked them: "What would happen if you were financially responsible?" The client revealed that they feared risking their relationship with their mother because every time they ran out of money, they called their mother to ask for more. "Their parents had divorced a long time ago, and the only time they ever spoke to their mother was to ask for money," Reynal said. "They had a vested interest in being bad with money, because if they were to become good with money, then they had the problem of: 'I might not have an excuse to call mother anymore and I don't know how to build that relationship again'." The financial psychotherapist recommended being "curious and nonjudgmental" when considering the root of bad spending behavior. "So sometimes asking ourselves: "What feelings would I be left with if I actually didn't self-sabotage financially, or if I weren't so generous with my friends?' That can start to reveal the reason why you might be doing it," she added. Also on CNBC Mega Millions jackpot reaches $1.15 billion—these 8 states don’t tax prizes How these 24-year-olds spend 6-figure incomes in New York, California and Bali Scrambling to spend your FSA money? Don't make these 3 mistakes, experts warn
Last year, Donald Trump Jr.’s longtime fiancee Kimberly Guilfoyle was his proud date to Donald Trump’s annual Christmas celebration at Mar-a-Lago. This year, Guilfoyle was replaced at the Mar-a-Lago holiday festivities by Trump Jr.’s new girlfriend, Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson, . Unfortunately for the new lovers, some Trump family allies and insiders are not happy about Anderson’s quick ascension into the family orbit, the Daily Mail also is reporting. The 37-year-old model and influencer was photographed seated next to Trump Jr. at the Christmas Eve dinner table, near the president-elect and his wife Melania Trump. Ivanka Trump, her husband Jared Kushner and their three children also attended the Christmas Eve dinner, Some of the allies and insiders that Anderson “isn’t MAGA enough,” while two friends of Trump Jr. expressed concern that she’s essentially a shallow influencer and “social climber” who is using Trump’s oldest son to snag an even wealthier and more powerful romantic target — someone like billionaire Elon Musk. “It’s one thing to worry about Palm Beach shenanigans making a stop at Mar-a-Lago,” a source close to the Trump transition team told the Daily Mail. “But to let those problems penetrate the White House is a new level of trouble.” The source appears to be referring to what the Daily Mail said simmering in Palm Beach circles in the late summer and fall — how 46-year-old Trump Jr. had begun “fooling around” with the younger, Anderson, even while he was still engaged to 55-year-old Guilfoyle, a MAGA firebrand and top Trump campaign fundraiser. Rumors about began in September when images emerged of the couple kissing and cuddling while dining at a restaurant near Mar-a-Lago. Earlier this month, Trump Jr.’s relationship with the 37-year-old Anderson gained public recognition, after Trump announced that he was nominating Guilfoyle to be his ambassador to Greece. Guilfoyle’s nomination was seen by some political observers as a way that Trump could reward the former Fox News host for her political loyalty, while nudging her out of his “immediate sphere” and sending her off to Europe so that his son could openly pursue his new relationship with Anderson. At the time, sources close to Trump Jr. told People that , the former first lady of San Francisco and ex-wife of California Gov. Gavin Newsom-turned Trump loyalist. For one thing, Trump Jr. didn’t like Guilfoyle’s “style,” including her “tight dresses.” He felt that Anderson, with her honey-blonde hair and “Waspy” model looks, would “impress” his father and perhaps make her a more ideal romantic partner. “Don Jr. has always wanted to look good in his father’s eyes,” the political source told People. Apparently, Anderson’s more natural, fun-loving style also was more to Trump Jr.’s taste these days, especially as he saw that she could become his “own Melania Trump equivalent,” a source told People. “She is a party girl, and outgoing, and Don is smitten with her,” a Palm Beach source told People. “Bettina is smart, sexy and savvy and knows it. She likes to have fun,” another source added. “Who knows what, if anything, will come from this.” Trump family members also got tired of Guilfoyle’s attention-seeking ways. Sources told People and the Daily Mail that they expected that Guilfoyle knew about Trump Jr.’s affair with Anderson, but chose “to look the other way because she loves the power and lifestyle.” Once Trump Jr. felt he could shed his public association with Guilfoyle, with Anderson, being photographed holding hands with her during a dinner date in with her in Palm Beach in December, the Daily Mail reported. After Trump announced that he wanted to send Guilfoyle to Greece, Trump Jr. and Anderson jetted off to Italy for a romantic getaway, the Daily Mail reported. Anderson also publicly posted photos of love letters and flowers sent to her from Trump Jr., and openly documented their European vacation. Someone described as a “close, personal friend” of Trump Jr. told the Daily Mail that he wasn’t concerned about Anderson. He said he expected there would “be gossip and trash talking, just because that’s kind of the world of Palm Beach and, you know, the universe they live in.” If Trump Jr. has heard any concerns about Anderson, he hasn’t let this friend know, according to the Daily Mail. Stacey Bendet, a fashion designer and close friend of Anderson’s, expressed dismay that her friend had become the target of social-climber rumors. “I have been friends with Bettina for a decade, she is the kindest soul, she has the biggest heart, she is witty and wise, hilariously funny, and an Ivy League grad — anyone who says a word otherwise is just another societal example of women fixating on competing verse empowering,” said Bendet, CEO of Alice + Olivia, in a text to the Daily Mail. Anderson has been seen at Alice + Olivia events over the years, the Daily Mail reported. Bendet added in her text: “Don adores her for good reasons!” However, some Trump family allies feel very differently about Anderson and are “doing everything they can” do to get Trump Jr. to end their relationship, the Daily Mail reported. Someone who worked for the Trump campaign the last five years told the Daily Mail that Trump Jr. is “slowly” starting to “wake up” to how Anderson is perceived in MAGA circles. Allies question her MAGA loyalty because of her previous support for the Black Lives Matters movement and her adherence to COVID-19 lockdown rules, the Daily Mail reported. But they also wonder about her “notorious party girl reputation in Palm Beach,” which they think somehow isn’t “highbrow enough” to be associated with the Trump family, the Daily Mail also said. Someone who works in the modeling business and who has known Anderson for years speculated to the Daily Mail that she’s using Trump Jr. as a stepping stone and would prefer to date someone like Musk. People who’ve known Anderson in Palm Beach also told the Daily Mail that she regularly dates wealthy older men. Even though Musk already is the world’s richest man, he stands to gain even more power in the incoming Trump administration, according to critics of both Musk and Trump. These critics note that the billionaire SpaceX founder donated to support Trump’s campaign, and he’s been rewarded by becoming a regular presence at Trump’s side since his Nov. 5 victory. Musk now is on tap to lead the new DOGE agency, whose purported mission is to drastically reduce federal government spending and “waste.”
Pittsburgh 74, LSU 63New Search Reignites Hope for Finding Missing Flight MH370By Alexandra Alper and Karen Freifeld (Reuters) -The Biden administration plans to blacklist a Chinese company whose TSMC-made chip was illegally incorporated into a Huawei artificial-intelligence processor, according to a person familiar with the matter. The Chinese company, Sophgo, drew attention after a chip found on Huawei’s Ascend 910B multi-chip system matched one it ordered from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. Sophgo is the latest Chinese company slated to be punished by the U.S. for helping Huawei. Earlier this month, the Commerce Department added other companies viewed as part of Huawei’s shadow network to the U.S. Commerce Department’s restricted trade list. Sophgo, an affiliate of bitcoin mining equipment supplier Bitmain, is in the process of being placed on the list, known as the Entity List, the source said. Companies are added to the list for activities contrary to U.S. national security and foreign policy interests. Exporters are then barred from shipping goods and technology to them without a license, which is likely to be denied. China’s Huawei, a telecommunications equipment maker and technology conglomerate, was placed on the list in 2019. Since 2020, it has been a violation to ship even foreign-made chips to the company without a license. A spokesperson for the Commerce Department declined to comment. Sophgo did not immediately respond to requests for comment. In an October statement, the company said it “has never been engaged in any direct or indirect business relationship with Huawei.” This fall, tech research firm TechInsights took apart the Huawei 910B, discovered the chip and informed TSMC, which notified the U.S. Commerce Department, as Reuters reported in October. After determining the chip matched Sophgo’s design, TSMC suspended shipments to the company, sources said. TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, said in October it has not supplied Huawei since 2020. A Taiwan official said that month that TSMC alerted Taiwan and U.S. authorities and began a detailed investigation. A TSMC spokesperson declined comment on Friday about what the investigation had turned up. Huawei said in October it has not produced any chips via TSMC since the U.S. imposed new export rules on the company in 2020. It did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Friday. (Reporting by Karen Freifeld and Alexandra Alper. Additional reporting by Fanny Potkin. Editing by Chris Sanders, Chizu Nomiyama and Rod Nickel) Disclaimer: This report is auto generated from the Reuters news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. var ytflag = 0;var myListener = function() {document.removeEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);lazyloadmyframes();};document.addEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);window.addEventListener('scroll', function() {if (ytflag == 0) {lazyloadmyframes();ytflag = 1;}});function lazyloadmyframes() {var ytv = document.getElementsByClassName("klazyiframe");for (var i = 0; i < ytv.length; i++) {ytv[i].src = ytv[i].getAttribute('data-src');}} Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );