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Cowboys remove RB from roster after MNF loss to Cardinals

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The Dallas Cowboys continue to befuddle their already frustrated fan base by making a big trade to acquire All-Pro defensive lineman Quinnen Williams, despite holding a discouraging 3-5-1 record. This move, coming just a day after a 27-17 home loss to the Arizona Cardinals, has stirred more feelings of resentment, especially concerning the earlier Micah Parsons trade.

While time will tell if this active deadline strategy yields beneficial long-term results, the organization also made a possibly overlooked roster decision amid all the excitement. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Dallas is waiving running back Malik Davis.

Davis, a 2022 undrafted player out of Florida, logged just one carry for three yards against Arizona and will now look to continue his career elsewhere. Interestingly, Jaydon Blue was a healthy scratch on Monday’s game, so this move might open opportunities for him. Alternatively, the Cowboys could be clearing roster space for another rookie running back.

Former Clemson star Phil Mafah has yet to make his NFL debut due to a shoulder injury but appears to be making progress. This development suggests that the Third-Team All-ACC selection may soon be activated from injured reserve. During his final season with the Tigers, Mafah rushed for 1,115 yards and eight touchdowns.

The Cowboys have not faced the running back dilemma many predicted before the season, with Javonte Williams averaging an impressive 5.2 yards per carry. However, the team clearly needs depth at the position. For now, Malik Davis will not be part of the franchise’s plan to bolster that depth. Across two stints with Dallas, he has totaled 41 carries for 167 yards and one touchdown.

As the Cowboys continue to adjust their roster, fans will be watching closely to see how these moves impact the team’s performance moving forward.
https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-news-removes-rb-from-roster-after-mnf-loss-cardinals

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New Zealand Dollar slumps below 0.5650 as New Zealand Unemployment Rate hits nine-year high

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The NZD/USD pair tumbled to near 0.5640, reaching its lowest level since April 10 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) weakened against the US Dollar (USD) following the release of New Zealand’s jobless rate, which rose to the highest in nine years in the third quarter (Q3).

Data released by Statistics New Zealand showed that the unemployment rate increased to 5.3% in Q3 from 5.2% in Q2, aligning with market expectations. Employment remained unchanged compared to the previous three months, falling short of the estimated 0.1% increase.

Traders are now awaiting key US economic reports, including the ADP Employment Change and the ISM Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), both scheduled for release on Wednesday. These reports are expected to provide further guidance on the USD’s direction.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 300 basis points since August of last year, bringing it down to 2.5%. Most economists anticipate an additional 25 basis point cut at the RBNZ’s final meeting of the year on November 26. This dovish monetary stance could continue to weigh on the NZD against the USD in the near term.

However, positive developments in US-China trade talks may help limit the downside for the Kiwi, often seen as a proxy for China due to the country’s close trade ties with New Zealand. According to a Bloomberg report released late Tuesday, US President Donald Trump announced a reduction in fentanyl-related tariffs on imports from China, lowering the rate from 20% to 10%. Additionally, some reciprocal levies on Chinese goods will remain frozen. These tariff adjustments are set to take effect on November 10.

Meanwhile, the US government shutdown has entered its sixth week, poised to become the longest federal funding lapse in the nation’s history after a short-term funding bill failed in the Senate once again. The latest attempt to break the impasse—passing Republican-backed temporary legislation—failed in the Senate for the 14th time on Tuesday.

Concerns that a prolonged US federal shutdown could negatively impact the US economy may undermine the Greenback against the New Zealand Dollar in the coming sessions.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/finance/new-zealand-dollar-slumps-below-0-5650-as-new-zealand-unemployment-rate-hits-nine-year-high/

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‘Bad for business’: CEO suing Trump in Supreme Court rails against ‘unlawful’ policy

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The Supreme Court is preparing to hear a lawsuit brought by Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg against President Donald Trump regarding the latter’s unilateral use of emergency powers to impose tariffs.

Woldenberg is challenging Trump’s invocation of the International Economic Emergency Powers Act of 1977, arguing that using it to slap tariffs on imported goods without Congressional approval is “unlawful.” Speaking to MSNBC on Tuesday, he described the tariffs as an “asphyxiating tax” costing his company millions of dollars each year and hindering its ability to make sound business decisions.

“The size of the problem and the size of the implications meant that we had to take action to defend ourselves. I think that the case is actually pretty simple,” Woldenberg said. “The government brags that it’s $50 billion a month in proceeds. That’s just not bearable. And they’ve also promised that this is permanent. So we either choose to pay a tax we believe is unlawful, or we challenge it and ask the court to review it and decide.”

Woldenberg and his legal team are pushing for a prompt decision following Wednesday’s oral arguments. He highlighted the financial impact the tariffs have had on his company, noting that in 2024 their tariff-related expenses were zero, but in 2025 they are expected to spike to approximately $14 million, with costs potentially doubling in 2026.

“We’re behaving the way someone would behave if they had a sudden and irreversible expense of $14 million,” he explained. “We’re hiring fewer people. We’re spending less money on capital expenditures. We’re developing fewer products. We’re reducing our marketing spend. It’s bad for business because it’s diverting us from exercising our business judgment, which is how we got this far and what we want to do going forward.”

Woldenberg also criticized the administration’s accounting of the tariffs’ effects. “I think that the math that the administration is showing is a one-sided equation. They don’t really care to think about the costs,” he said. “They contend that there are advantages that I think are principally negotiating advantages. But many of the problems that they say they’ve solved were problems that are a result of high tariffs.”

Watch the segment below:
https://www.rawstory.com/bad-for-business-ceo-suing-trump-in-supreme-court-rails-against-unlawful-policy/

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Final Fantasy cat boy is People’s sexiest man alive 2025

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People Magazine has just chosen Jonathan Bailey as the Sexiest Man Alive for the year 2025. The decision to avoid the most boring and outdated pick imaginable is surprising enough, but this particular choice brings great news for several distinct groups of people.

Bailey rose to stardom after playing Fiyero in the *Wicked* movie adaptation and solidified his fame with a major role in the latest *Jurassic World: Rebirth*. These roles are likely the main reasons behind his award. However, the truly important aspect is his role as G’raha Tia, the Crystal Exarch—a mage from *Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn*. This character became so popular that he featured prominently in the expansions *Shadowbringers* and *Dawntrail*.

In addition, Jonathan Bailey has done voice work for games such as *Anthem* and *Forza Horizon 2* before exploding onto the live-action scene. Although those roles probably didn’t factor much into People’s choice, they demonstrate his longstanding connection to the gaming world.

Remember when gaming, anime, and especially the unique blend of their aesthetics were broadly dismissed as “unsexy”? Well, that’s over now. Or perhaps People magazine’s editors weren’t fully aware that Bailey also portrayed one of the most thirsted-after characters in *Final Fantasy* history—who also happens to be a cat boy. Either way, that door can no longer be closed.

On a more serious note, Bailey’s win is significant for two main reasons. First, he is the first openly gay man to receive this prize. Second, as one insightful Twitter user pointed out, he is one of the few men to win the award while still undeniably sexy. People Magazine has faced criticism for years—not because older men can’t be sexy, but because the award often goes to men whose appeal no longer resonates with younger generations.

Sure, this contest is ultimately silly. Sexiness, after all, is in the eye of the beholder. One could easily argue that many past winners—such as Blake Shelton, the actor who played Jim in *The Office* and later became a CIA spokesperson, or even late-stage Johnny Depp—weren’t exactly the most captivating picks. Still, for once, it’s worth turning a blind eye to all that.

Let’s celebrate Jonathan Bailey’s victory in this Battle Royale of sexy men on this historic day—for gamers, the LGBTQ+ community, and all lovers of cat-related things everywhere.
https://www.destructoid.com/final-fantasy-cat-boy-is-peoples-sexiest-man-alive-2025/

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Bitcoin retail buyer at ‘max desperation,’ but no crypto winter: Bitwise CIO

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Bitcoin’s fall below $100,000, its lowest level since June, has sparked fears that the worst is yet to come—a so-called crypto winter, a prolonged bear market in cryptocurrencies that the market wrestles with every time digital currencies sell off hard in a short period.

However, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan offers a more optimistic view. While retail investors are currently in “max desperation” mode, he sees this as a potential sign that crypto prices may bottom out sooner rather than later.

Speaking on CNBC’s “Crypto World” on Tuesday, Hougan said, “It’s almost a tale of two markets. Crypto retail is in max desperation. We’ve seen leverage blowouts. The market for crypto-native retail is just more depressed than I’ve ever seen it.”

Despite this, Hougan believes that more crypto trading will continue to shift towards an institutionally driven market, which, interestingly, remains bullish. “When I go out and speak to institutions or financial advisors, they’re still excited to allocate to an asset class that, if you pan back and look over the course of a year, is still delivering very strong returns.”

“My view of the market is we have to get through this retail flush out. We have to hit bottom from a sentiment perspective. I think we’re very close to that,” he added.

The boom in crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) launches—such as the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC), and Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC)—is changing the investor composition. Although week-to-week flows into these ETFs have slowed since the second quarter, Hougan notes, “We continue to see strong inflows into bitcoin.”

He expects increased support for crypto to materialize toward the end of the year among financial advisors, who will likely look past the current dip and view it as “an opportunity to show their clients that they understand where this market is going.”

Bitwise’s own Solana staking ETF (BSOL) attracted over $400 million in flows during its first week. However, it has experienced a sharp sell-off amid the recent crypto downturn, losing nearly 20% since its October 28 debut.

Last week, Strategy CEO Michael Saylor told CNBC he believes bitcoin could reach $150,000 by the end of the year—one among several recent bullish calls that, for now, seem ill-timed given current conditions.

Still, Hougan does not dismiss Saylor’s prediction. “I think bitcoin could easily end the year at new all-time highs,” he said. “That means getting north of about $125,000 up to $130,000. Whether we’ll get all the way to $150,000, we’ll have to see.”

“I do think the sellers are nearing exhaustion and the buyers are still relatively hungry. When those two things cross paths, again, I think we could end the year close to or at new all-time highs. And if we’re lucky, we’ll get to Saylor’s target as well,” he added.

Hougan describes institutional investors as “more maybe even-keeled about what’s going on at a fundamental level in crypto” and believes they will start to drive the market forward.

“But we do have to finish this washout of retail sentiment. I think we’re closer to the end of that than the beginning, but there always could be a little bit more downside,” he concluded.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/bitcoin/bitcoin-retail-buyer-at-max-desperation-but-no-crypto-winter-bitwise-cio/

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Review: Jennifer Lawrence delivers fiery performance in cataclysmic ‘Die My Love’

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Pam (Sissy Spacek) knows a bad case of the baby blues when she sees it. She realizes that’s what’s going on with new mom Grace (Jennifer Lawrence), an author whose writing is blocked and whose actions and mood swings become more erratic, disruptive, and alarming in filmmaker Lynne Ramsay’s latest gnarly comedy/drama — a dark journey into the mindset of a woman in the throes of postpartum depression.

Pam, soon to become Grace’s mother-in-law, tells her that everybody in her position goes loopy. True. But not even Pam entirely understands the rollercoaster of emotions Grace experiences when she moves with her hard-drinking boyfriend Jackson (Robert Pattinson) and their newborn into a rural home where Jackson’s uncle took his own life.

The rundown house, with flies buzzing around and eventually a yapping puppy that clueless Jackson brings home, opens the door for an already-troubled Grace to enter a purgatory-like world. It might be real, and it might not. Either way, it sets her on a precarious path toward some bizarre behavior, including crawling around like a cat, wielding sharp cutlery, and fantasizing about an alluring neighbor (LaKeith Stanfield) on a motorcycle.

Depicting women on the verge of a nervous breakdown is not a new cinematic motif by any means. But Ramsay, an auteur known for stretching boundaries and jabbing at your nerves with tremendous films such as *We Need to Talk About Kevin*, *You Were Never Here*, and *Morvern Callar*, is fearless and puts her fugue-like stamp on the material for a unique experience.

Literalists will likely detest this, while those willing to surrender to Ramsay’s dark, moody, and open-for-interpretation vision will embrace it.

As the sexually charged Grace — a woman burning with desire and a primordial need to slip the handcuffs that cultural norms for new moms have clamped on her — Lawrence is mercurial and magnetic. Ramsay demands a lot from the Oscar winner, and Lawrence is up to the challenge. She is panther-like, vulnerable, and furious.

Her fiery performance gets support from Pattinson as her doting but out-of-his-league lover, and Spacek as a woman from another generation who has weathered tradition and sees glimmers of herself in Grace. Stanfield, in a smaller, more symbolic role, smolders while Nick Nolte, as Jackson’s ailing father, has a particularly moving scene with Lawrence.

Various factors combine to make that happen: the intense performances, the surrealistic cinematography (Seamus McGarvey’s work deserves special recogn
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/04/review-jennifer-lawrence-die-my-love/

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Crews respond to UPS plane crash near Louisville International Airport

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LMPD and multiple other agencies are responding to reports of a plane crash near Fern Valley and Grade Lane.

Grade Lane will be closed indefinitely between Stooges and Crittenden. Injuries have been reported at the scene, according to a short statement from the LMPD.

UPS has confirmed that the aircraft involved in the crash belonged to the company. They have pledged to release further information as it becomes available.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/infrastructure/3875173/ups-plane-crash-louisville-airport/

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Was Jets’ Darren Mougey planning to trade Sauce Gardner all along?

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The New York Jets made headlines on NFL Trade Deadline day by executing two of the biggest trades, sending Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner to new teams. The first major move involved trading standout cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts, even before the contract extension he signed this offseason had officially begun.

Jets rookie General Manager Darren Mougey addressed the Gardner trade during his post-deadline press conference. “We structured the contract in a way that it would be a tradeable contract if that sort of opportunity came to pass,” Mougey explained, as reported by The Athletic’s Zach Rosenblatt.

Earlier this year, the Jets secured both Gardner and wide receiver Garrett Wilson with contracts extending through the 2030 season, signaling the team’s commitment to building through the challenges of the Aaron Rodgers era. However, Mougey made it clear that the organization has been open to offers for some time.

“We have our set values, and we keep all those conversations private. And when it came down to the last few days, Indianapolis kept getting richer and richer with their value, and eventually it was too good to pass up,” Mougey said.

The Jets received an incredible package in return for Gardner, comparable to the blockbuster price the Green Bay Packers paid for Micah Parsons. With three additional first-round picks now in hand, Mougey faces the task of rebuilding the roster, focusing on constructing a strong offensive line and surrounding Garrett Wilson with complementary talent.

Currently, the Jets sit at 1-7 as they return from their bye week, preparing for a matchup against the Cleveland Browns. They recently snapped a losing streak with a victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, marking their first win of the season. However, uncertainty remains around their next starting quarterback, as the Jets have yet to announce whether Justin Fields or Tyrod Taylor will take the snap on Sunday.

Looking ahead, the Jets may once again find themselves near the top of the draft order this April, potentially searching for a new quarterback to lead the franchise into the future.
https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-york-jets/jets-news-darren-mougey-planning-trade-sauce-gardner

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First American Nuclear plans to bring SMRs to Indiana

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First American Nuclear and Indiana leadership announced Tuesday that the company will bring its headquarters, manufacturing facilities, and an energy park to the state.

“Indiana is leading the nation in the next chapter of American energy independence,” Gov. Mike Braun said in a news release. “With First American Nuclear planting its roots here, we’re bringing 5,000 high-paying, generational Hoosier jobs while cementing our state as a leader in clean, reliable nuclear power.”

### What is First American Nuclear?

First American Nuclear is a company dedicated to building small modular reactors, or SMRs, which are advanced nuclear reactors that have about one-third the generating capacity of traditional nuclear power reactors, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency.

The company’s energy park is designed to be the first “closed-fuel cycle” in U.S. history, meaning it will reprocess and reuse spent nuclear fuel on-site, eliminating 97% of long-lasting nuclear waste.

EAGL-1, the reactor planned to be used, can create more fuel than it burns, according to First American Nuclear. This capability positions the energy to be classified as clean and renewable.

“In the flurry of America’s nuclear renaissance, Indiana and FANCO found a shared commitment to technical merit, authenticity, and follow-through,” said Mike Reinboth, CEO of First American Nuclear. “Collectively, our team has dedicated centuries to nuclear science, resulting in an unmatched nuclear solution that, fittingly, will take root in the crossroads of America.”

### Opposition and Concerns

Kerwin Wilson, executive director of the Citizens Action Coalition, expressed skepticism about nuclear power’s ability to meet Indiana’s energy demands. He also questioned claims about its cleanliness.

“They are not even close to being cost-effective with other fuels and technologies, not to mention that they are years away from being commercially available, if they ever will be,” Wilson stated. “They are not a solution to meeting the growing electric demand. Affordable, clean, and truly safe technologies, like wind and solar, are available today. There’s no need to squander billions in ratepayer and taxpayer money down the nuclear rabbit hole and expose our communities to the inherent dangers and risks of the nuclear fuel cycle. There’s a better path forward.”

Similarly, Ashley Williams, executive director of Just Transition Northwest Indiana, called SMRs “a fantasy of the nuclear industry” and a false solution.

“Indiana’s so-called energy priorities are nothing short of shameful,” Williams said. “These aren’t the priorities of everyday Hoosiers. They’re the agenda of Big Tech Billionaires, cashing in on the data center boom that is actively extracting from our communities and displacing our workforce in places like my community of Michigan City and across the country.”

### Supporting Studies and Site Selection

A Purdue University study, funded by the Indiana Office of Energy Development and released in November 2024, found that SMRs can release carbon-free electricity with the capacity to meet Indiana’s growing energy needs. The study also evaluated multiple coal plants as suitable sites.

Purdue received $300,000 to complete the report, according to the state’s Transparency Portal.

In the study, RM Schahfer in Jasper County was identified as a suitable site. Two other NIPSCO plants—Bailly in Porter County and Michigan City’s plant in LaPorte County—were also considered; however, Bailly was deprioritized, and Michigan City was deemed “too populated” and unsuitable for SMRs.

### Company Plans and Timelines

A spokesperson for First American Nuclear shared via email that the company is currently seeking sites for its corporate headquarters, manufacturing facility, and energy park, although no final decisions have been made.

Construction for both the manufacturing and energy park sites is expected to begin in 2028.

Regarding economic and tax incentives, the spokesperson declined to provide specific figures but stated that the company is benefiting from incentives offered to all Indiana businesses. These include tax credits for builders of SMRs and research and development initiatives.

“Indiana has a highly business-friendly environment, affordable cost of living, advantageous central location, and deep pool of tech talent,” the spokesperson said. “It’s premature to provide actual numbers, but First American Nuclear is benefiting from incentives offered to all Indiana businesses.”

### Utility Perspective

In a January statement, NIPSCO said it is amid a multiyear plan to close its coal-fired generating stations and replace them with more cost-effective, efficient, and sustainable sources, including wind, solar, and battery storage.

In 2024, NIPSCO conducted four Requests for Proposal (RFP) events covering all fuel sources but did not receive any proposals for SMR projects, according to Post-Tribune archives. The utility received a total of 116 proposals.

NIPSCO was unavailable for immediate comment regarding First American Nuclear’s plans or whether any of its facilities might be considered for nuclear power.

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As Indiana embarks on this next chapter of energy development, the debate continues between proponents advocating for advanced nuclear technologies and opponents urging investment in existing renewable solutions. The coming years will reveal how these initiatives shape the state’s energy future.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/04/first-american-nuclear-plans-to-bring-smrs-to-indiana/