Set among the mansions of the Gilded Age, Rhode Island’s Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week is chaired by Jay Leno. The annual Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week, held every October in the posh Rhode Island resort town, is quickly growing into the best classic and luxury car event on the East Coast, blending the best of Pebble Beach with a distinctly New England sense and sensibility. Jetting out to the West Coast is no longer de rigeur in order to get your fix thanks to the increasingly alluring event, which is chaired by Jay Leno. The event’s mission centers on “celebrating the diversity, elegance, and timelessness of classic and modern vehicles and the people who bond with them.” Organized by the Audrain Group, the festivities revolve around the Audrain Automobile Museum, which sits adjacent to the historic Newport Casino, an architectural masterpiece designed by the renowned Stanford White in the late 1800s. What began as a modest gathering of mostly local collectors in 2019 has blossomed into an entire week of luxury automotive showcases and lifestyle-oriented events. The celebration takes full advantage of Newport’s extraordinary architectural heritage, hosting gatherings at some of America’s most iconic Gilded Age mansions, including The Breakers and Rough Point. The week’s various high-end happenings build anticipation for the main attraction: the Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance. This prestigious finale features multiple classes of both meticulously restored and carefully maintained automobiles that “have had a significant impact on automotive history.” The Concours takes place at The Breakers, the breathtaking 70-room mansion commissioned by railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt III in the 1880s. This year’s Concours assembled 70 prominent judges representing four different countries, who evaluated 184 exceptional vehicles from across the United States and Europe. The meticulous judging process ensures that the most deserving automobiles receive recognition and awards. The event is sponsored by A. Lange & Söhne, the distinguished German luxury watchmaker renowned among serious timepiece collectors worldwide. This year’s coveted Best of Show honors went to a stunning 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C-2300 “Rimoldi” Corto Spyder, owned by collector and heavy-equipment mogul Chris MacAllister. This car carries exceptional historical significance, having competed in the legendary 1935 Monte Carlo Rally, where it came remarkably close to victory, and is widely considered one of the most important pre-war Italian cars in existence as well as one of the most valuable Alfa Romeos. Leno, who owns a historic mansion in Newport: ”What makes the Audrain Concours so special is that it’s really breaking the surface and you can feel it becoming a big, must-see event. It’s got this great atmosphere and plenty of space to walk around and see the cars up close. A big part of what makes it so special is that we do ‘30 Under 30’ class which attracts a younger crowd who are restoring cars and getting to see them next to an Alfa Romeo or Aston Martin. It’s a great atmosphere that gets new generations involved.” The Audrain Group leadership includes billionaire CEO Nick Schorsch and his son Nick Jr., who head two innovative hospitality companies united by a common goal “to preserve the past while embracing the future and being anchored in a culture of exceptional service at every level.” Through their Newport-based Heritage Group, they own several of the town’s finest dining establishments, including the legendary Brick Alley Pub and The Reef, a beloved waterfront restaurant. “This hospitality expertise ensures that the entire Motor Week experience extends beyond automotive appreciation to encompass the finest in dining and entertainment,” Audrain notes. The Schorsch’s Audrain Automobile Museum, established in 2014, serves as the event’s year-round anchor. The institution maintains a rotating collection exceeding 400 vehicles that span automotive history, from early brass-era pioneering models to today’s most technologically advanced supercars. Through “carefully curated exhibitions, comprehensive educational programs, and an innovative digital platform,” the museum brings automotive stories to life for both local residents and international visitors. Audrain Group President Nic Waller emphasizes the vital role that dedicated collectors play in the world of automotive preservation. “Owners like Chris MacAllister play a vital role in preserving the legacy of classic cars and ensuring that these remarkable vehicles continue to be celebrated for generations to come,” he says. “His commitment to maintaining and sharing the rich history of automobiles enriches the automotive community and perpetuates a shared love for vintage cars.” He adds that, “Audrain strives to foster appreciation for historic vehicles, inspire future generations of automotive enthusiasts, and preserve the legacy of iconic automobiles that have shaped our past and continue to influence our present.” Much of the revenue collected is passed along to various charities and benevolent organizations, and much of the work is done by a team of dedicated volunteers. Beyond the Concours itself, this year’s Motor Week featured several distinguished events. The Gathering at Rough Point transformed Doris Duke’s spectacular oceanfront estate into a luxury lifestyle lawn party celebrating automotive culture. Exhibitors such as Aston Martin, Bentley and Expedition Motor Company showcased their latest creations in a Gatsby-esque setting complete with mobile champagne and lobster roll bars. The week also included the Audrain Bandstand charity gala at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, where Leno hosted a 1950s-themed evening featuring classic sports and racing cars dramatically displayed on the institution’s pristine grass tennis courts, creating an unforgettable fusion of automotive and sporting heritage. Ticket holders got into the full spirit of the occasion, dressing in vintage clothing and dancing the night away. Among the special awards at the Concours were the ‘Most Elegant’ award to Tom Maoli for his 1938 Talbot-Lago T150 C Lago Speciale Teardrop Coupe; the ‘Chairman’s Award’ to the 1967 Maserati Ghibli 2 Door Coupe owned by Ernie Boch Jr. The ‘Design Award’ presented to Robert Wilder for his 1963 Alfa Romeo TZ1 Coupe; the ‘Founder’s Award’ to Fritz Burkard for his 1937 Bugatti Type 57C Atalante Roll-Back Coupe; and the Simeone Award for Historic Presence to Rob Kauffman for his 1934 Alfa Romeo 8C-2300 Brianza Le Mans Spider. The Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week has now established New England as a legitimate alternative to California’s long-dominant Monterey Car Week, not by attempting to replicate it but by creating its own unique atmosphere and making the most of an awe-inspiring setting. You’ll want to get tickets to next year’s event ASAP.
https://www.maxim.com/travel/this-concours-delegance-classic-car-show-is-the-east-coasts-answer-to-pebble-beach/
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Bitcoin (BTC) Weakness Fails to Ignite Altcoin Season as On-Chain Data Shows Steady Activity
Bitcoin price continues to show weakness, which has trickled bearish sentiments into major altcoins like Ethereum, Solana, ADA, and DOGE. Analyst suggests that the next altcoin season is still looming due to Bitcoin and Ethereum underperformance. Bitcoin (BTC) resumed today’s trade in red, with the price falling back to around $91,000. Analysts noted that the Bitcoin weakness has failed to ignite the next altcoin season, where alternative cryptocurrencies like Ethereum (ETH) show bullish performance. Bitcoin Dominance Plunge, But Altcoins Still Bleeding According to MarketCap data, the Bitcoin price has declined by 15. 4% this month. This was accompanied by a drop in its dominance rate. As we discussed earlier, Bitcoin dominance measures the percentage of the BTC market capitalization relative to the entire crypto market’s cap. High dominance means BTC is dominating, while a drop suggests money is flowing to alternative cryptocurrencies. Usually, a dominance drop excites traders because it implies investors are selling BTC to buy altcoins, kickstarting the “alt season.” Altcoin Season is a market phase where top cryptocurrencies like ETH, Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE) rally higher than BTC. It is often driven by speculation, FOMO, and rotating capital from BTC. However, analysts have pushed back that the recent drop in Bitcoin dominance is not a bullish rotation to altcoin. According to them, it is part of a reset, meaning a market-wide cooldown after over-leveraged trading. For emphasis, altcoins like Cardano (ADA), DOGE, and Solana have dropped more than BTC over the past 30 days. While BTC declined by 15. 4%, ADA plunged by 26. 9%, and Solana decreased by 27%. These declines showed that the altcoins are not yet attracting capital. Furthermore, most altcoins/BTC pairs are weak. For instance, the ETH/BTC only dipped slightly, meaning ETH is not surging ahead. However, the XRP/BTC is holding strong. Still, it hints at selective resilience in specific assets rather than a broad altcoin surge. Analyst Says We are Not Yet in an Alt Season Market analyst and Head of Markets at Hex Trust, Rohit Apte, frames the BTC drawdown as a continuation of deleveraging. Apte says an altcoin season has not yet arrived, as most altcoins have underperformed both Bitcoin and Ethereum on a relative basis. Apte explained that for an alt season to start, Bitcoin and ETH need to stabilize and consolidate. Meanwhile, traders are reducing exposure without aggressively rotating into altcoins, meaning they amplify market moves. This paints caution as the market trend, with no panic-selling, and no bold bets either. Furthermore, there are no signs of speculative fever within blockchain building on the Ethereum network. Base, the Coinbase layer-2 blockchain solution, stands out as the current hotspot. The layer-2 blockchain now processes about 19 million daily transactions. Other chains like Optimism, Arbitrum, Polygon, and Celo are steady, processing millions of transactions without congestion. True alt seasons usually feature network overloads, high fees, and explosive activity across multiple chains.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/bitcoin/bitcoin-btc-weakness-fails-to-ignite-altcoin-season-as-on-chain-data-shows-steady-activity/
4 Early Predictions for the World Title Matches at WWE WrestleMania 42
The Road to WrestleMania 42 is right around the corner now, and WWE has already started teasing some big storylines for the Grandest Stage of Them All. Some of the biggest names in the industry have come together once again for the massive Survivor Series: WarGames showdown, and fans have been waiting for the action to unfold now. Ahead of the massive event in Las Vegas, the World title pictures on both the men’s and the women’s sides have been intriguing, and some massive storylines seem to be in place for the Showcase of the Immortals. Let’s check out a few World title matches that could take place at WrestleMania 42. #4. Rhea Ripley vs Becky Lynch Women’s World Championship A WrestleMania showdown between Rhea Ripley and The Man feels overdue, specifically after their teases throughout 2024 and 2025. After their singles showdown at WrestleMania 40, fans have been waiting for another battle between the two massive names, and the upcoming edition of the Grandest Stage of Them All feels like the right place for it. Considering the current storylines with both Lynch and Ripley not involved in the World title picture, WWE could easily get them into the mix and get all the other names engaged in their own storylines. A match between both men at the Show of Shows could undoubtedly main event the PLE. #3. Jade Cargill vs Bianca Belair WWE Women’s Championship Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill crossing paths for the WWE Women’s Championship is a dream match WWE has teased since Jade’s arrival. After months of storylines featuring both women together, WrestleMania 42 feels like the right moment for their first true one-on-one meeting. After Jade Cargill’s recent heel turn and Bianca Belair’s absence over the past few months, the timing feels right. Belair could directly return and begin a story with her former tag team partner, with the latter’s Women’s World title in the line, a fairytale story for WrestleMania 42. #2. Bron Breakker vs Roman Reigns World Heavyweight Championship Bron Breakker stepping up to Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship would be a generational collision. Roman has spent years redefining his dominance across WWE, while Breakker has made a massive name for himself as the current leader of the Vision, after betraying Seth Rollins. Breakker already has Reigns’ attention, and a collision between them seems to be the perfect story. A potential showdown between them, with the possibility of the Visionary returning to take his revenge on Breakker by standing with his former Shield brother, could be an incredible story in its own. #1. Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton Undisputed WWE Championship Cody Rhodes facing Randy Orton for the Undisputed WWE Championship has been a storyline that the fans have dreamed of for months now. With the long history both men have with each other, and the recent storylines they were involved in together, a match between them with the stakes as high as possible is indeed overdue now. Considering the current title picture and the ratings of the blue brand, the company could use the goldmine of a storyline to elevate its presence and get all the attention ahead of WrestleMania. Fans will now have to wait and see what the company has in store for the stars next.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/4-early-predictions-world-title-matches-wwe-wrestlemania-42
This massive 59% discount on the Moto G Power 5G (2024) is seriously impressive
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https://www.phonearena.com/news/moto-g-power-5g-impressive-discount_id175880
44 NASS members write Tinubu, demand Nnamdi Kanu’s release
In a new development in the growing call for Nnamdi Kanu’s release, 44 serving federal lawmakers from both northern and southern regions of Nigeria have written a two-page letter and resolution to President Bola Tinubu. In the letter, the lawmakers urged the President to invoke his constitutional powers to release Kanu from detention and to convene an all-inclusive political roundtable involving all stakeholders to address the country’s challenges and find a lasting solution through a political process. The lawmakers, under the aegis of “Concerned Federal Lawmakers,” further called on President Tinubu to direct the Attorney-General of the Federation, as soon as practicable, to exercise his constitutional authority to discontinue the prosecution of Nnamdi Kanu. The letter was signed by Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, Hon. Obi Aguocha, Hon. Murphy Osaro, Hon. Peter Akpanke, Hon. Mudshiru Lukman, Hon. Paul Nnamechi, Hon. Barr. Sunday Cyriacus, Hon. Obed Shehu, Hon. Engr. Dominic, Hon. Chief Ugwu Emmanuel, Hon. Daniel Asama Ago, Hon. Chike John Okafor, Hon. Adam Ogene Ogbaru, Hon. Emeka Martin Chinedu, Hon. Chimaobi Sam, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, Hon. Donatus Matthew, Hon. Ibe Osonwa, Barr. Okey-Joe Onuakalusi, Hon. Thaddeus Atta, Hon. Udema H. Okonkwo, Hon. Cyril Godwin, Hon. Princess Chinwe Nnabuike, Hon. Kana Nkemkama, Hon. Peter Aniekwe, Hon. Gwachem Maureen, Hon. Onwunka, Hon. Anayo Onwuegbu, Hon. Nwobosi Joseph, Hon. Amobi Godwin, Hon. Blessing Amadi, Hon. Anthony Adebayo Adepoju, Hon. Dr. Joshua Audu Gana, Hon. Chris Nkwonta, Hon. Emeka Idu, Hon. Peter Ifeanyi Uzokwe, Hon. Matthew Nwogu, Hon. Tochukwu Okere, Hon. Benedict Etanabene, Hon. Godwin Offiono, Hon. Ngozi Okolie, and Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi. The lawmakers emphasised that discontinuing the prosecution and initiating a constructive dialogue is necessary to address the matter through a political window and achieve a lasting solution. The letter read in part, “Dear Mr. President, THE NATIONAL INTEREST DRIVEN RESOLUTION BY CONCERNED FEDERAL LAWMAKERS ON THE ISSUE OF MAZI NNAMDI KANU CONTINUED DETENTION. After a closed door strategic meeting of the following federal lawmakers committed to promotion of national unity and stability; and after extensive consultations across all party lines and different ethnic groups, we hereby wrote and . President, concerning Mazi Nnamdi Kanu: Driven by the abiding and urgent need for national reconciliation and healing; and Having noted the Federal Government’s open negotiations with militants and different agitating groups in different parts of Nigeria; and in view of the insecurity that has pervaded Southeast since late 2015 and which spiked since 2021; andIn the realization of the many domestic court and international tribunal pronouncements in favor of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu; and In the face of the growing national groundswell supporting the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and for the discontinuance of his prosecution. “We, the within-named federal lawmakers, hereby respectfully and earnestly request our dear President, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as follows: To, as soon as practicable, direct the Attorney-General of the Federation to exercise his constitutional powers and discontinue the prosecution of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu; and To, pursuant to the discontinuance of the prosecution, initiate a constructive dialogue, aimed at seeking a just political solution of the matter. We are grateful to you, our dear President, for Your Excellency’s prompt consideration of our request; and please be assured of our continuing respects for your high office.”.
https://www.thepointng.com/44-nass-members-write-tinubu-demand-nnamdi-kanus-release-2/
«Бабарико был бы достойным президентом, но хунта избавляется от умных людей уголовными методами»
«Бабарико был бы достойным президентом, но хунта избавляется от умных людей уголовными методами» Сегодня, 10: 14 Виктор Бабарико уже более пяти лет остается в заключении. Свидетельства бывшего политзаключенного Игоря Лосика о том, как в колонии обращаются с популярным претендентом на пост президента, который подарил людям надежду в 2020-м, вызвали волну обсуждений, пишет НН. Виктор Бабарико в колонии. Фото из телеграм-канала Романа Протасевича «Сильный, достойный человек» Больше всего лайков получило замечание: «Виктор Бабарико, сильный человек и был бы достойным президентом, но хунта избавляется от умных людей уголовными методами. Держись Виктор Дмитриевич, сил и здоровья тебе». Люди уверены, что в 2020-м, если бы Бабарико был допущен к участию в выборах, то он бы победил. Многие называют его «достойным человеком». По мнению многих, Бабарико находится в заключении, потому что режим его боится: «Их убирают, значит боятся». Есть и такое мнение: «Бабарико это вам не Тихановский. Достойный претендент. Таких опасаются». Люди уверены, что придет время, и Лукашенко придется нести ответственность за свои действия: «Ни один диктатор по мировой истории не закончил хорошо. Нашего ждет то же самое». «Но ведь скоро всё это закончится, придет время, когда за всё придется ответить не только перед народом, но и перед Господом. Как бы там не было всё равно придется ответить системе и кто наверху». «Не верю!! В Беларуси всё гуманно!!» Однако нашлись и те, кто поддерживает заключение политических противников режима. «Не верю!! В Беларуси всё гуманно!! Даже в тюрьме всё в рамках закона. Власть бы не допустила, если бы знала. Ну, а на местах свои «фишки», за них власть не в ответе». «Наша страна. Самые добрые и мирные люди. И самое главное всё законно». «Оказывается, предательство страны наказуемо». Другие призывают их опомниться и жалуются на влияние пропаганды: «Люди, опомнитесь». «Затмили людям разум полностью и они не хотят верить в происходящее.». Заметили ошибку? Пожалуйста, выделите её и нажмите Ctrl+Enter.
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If things go as planned with the Galaxy S26 series, Samsung could save big bucks buying the AP
Samsung’s System LSI Division is pricing the Exynos 2600 application processor (AP) $20 to $30 a piece lower than the rival Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 AP. A report out of Korea says that the price cut is being done to drive demand for Samsung’s homegrown component on a cost performance basis. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is expected to be priced in a range between $240 and $280 per unit. With the price cut, the Exynos 2600 AP could cost between $210 and $250 for each chip. Samsung spent 25. 5% more on mobile APs for its phones during the first three quarters of the year Another report out of Korea notes that the cost of an AP usually makes up more than 30% of the total cost of a smartphone. Thus, Qualcomm’s price hikes for its Snapdragon APs are bound to raise the prices manufacturers layout for such smartphone components. That makes the Exynos 2600 a more compelling choice for phone manufacturers. One only needs to look at Samsung’s own numbers to see the extra expense higher AP pricing can bring. Samsung’s latest quarterly report revealed that the company spent 10. 9275 trillion won ($7. 45 billion) in the first three quarters of the year on mobile AP purchases. That was up a whopping 25. 5% over the 8. 0751 trillion won ($5. 51 billion) it spent on APs for mobile devices during the same period last year. That increase can be traced back to Samsung being forced to use Qualcomm’s AP on some Galaxy S25 series models instead of the Exynos 2500 AP as originally planned. Samsung paid an extra $400 million to Qualcomm for Snapdragon chips last year Last year, when Samsung Foundry’s 3nm yield was so low that it couldn’t build enough Exynos 2500 APs for the Galaxy S25 series, Sammy had to turn to the Snapdragon 8 Elite AP to power each model in the line. This cost it an additional $400 million that it had to pay to Qualcomm to purchase the chipsets. The Samsung Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ are expected to use the Exynos 2600 in Europe, South Korea, parts of Asia and in other markets. Those two models will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in the U. S., Japan, and China. The Galaxy S26 Ultra will employ the Snapdragon AP in all regions. Which AP do you want to power your Galaxy S26 series phone? Exynos 2600 AP. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 AP. Exynos 2600 AP. 0% Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 AP. 0% For years, Exynos APs were derided for being underperformers that would typically heat up. The Exynos 2600 AP is a decacore chipset built using Samsung Foundry’s advanced 2nm GAA node. Not only will it use smaller transistors to hike the all-important transistor density figure, but it will also use Gate-All-Around (GAA) transistors that use nanosheets to wrap the gate around all four sides of the channel. This reduces current leak, improves the drive current, and leads to the production of more powerful SoCs with improved energy efficiency. The 2nm Exynos 2600 trounced the 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in a benchmark test In a benchmark test, the Exynos 2600 allegedly had these results: a single-core tally of 4, 217 and a multi-core score of 13, 482. This outscored the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, produced by TSMC using its 3nm process. That AP scored a single-core and multi-core score of 2, 865 and 9, 487 respectively. Not only did the Exynos 2600 crush its rival, its single-core result would be the fastest among smartphone SoCs in that category, a metric that Apple’s A-series APs have traditionally owned. The Exynos 2600’s single-core score also matched the result for Apple’s new M5 chip. Things are coming together for the Exynos 2600 as the early word is that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip is running hotter than it should. Should the Exynos 2600 AP perform strongly in real world situations with the Galaxy S26 series next year, Exynos APs might be found under the hood of some non-Samsung flagship phones. However, most consumers knowledgeable enough to understand the situation prefer that their brand-new Galaxy S26 series handsets be equipped with a Snapdragon chipset instead of the Exynos 2600. But that is based on past perceptions for Exynos APs. Luckily for Samsung, what with Snapdragon prices rising and Exynos 2600 AP prices declining, Samsung will get a financial break next year as it will be needing fewer Snapdragon chips and more homegrown Exynos silicon for its latest flagship phone line.
https://www.phonearena.com/news/with-the-galaxy-s26-series-samsung-could-save-big-bucks_id175877
UCLA men crush Sacramento State, but they’re still searching for a spark
LOS ANGELES Either Mick Cronin was trying to prove he is just as fickle as the college basketball stratosphere thinks he is, or he was simply experimenting. After an unexpected nailbiter in UCLA’s season opener, he said he would bench anyone at any time if they blew a defensive assignment. After the Bruins’ loss to No. 4 Arizona on Friday night, he said he needed to develop his bench. Both scenarios could explain why, on Tuesday, Cronin rolled out four reserves and forward Eric Dailey Jr. to start UCLA’s game against Sacramento State. Regardless of the reason, the 19th-ranked Bruins cruised to a 79-48 victory. The lone unchanged starter, Dailey, led the team with 15 points. Xavier Booker Jr. scored 12 off the bench and Trent Perry added 11. The Bruins (4-1) had another unconvincing win against an unconvincing opponent. The new-look starting lineup jumped out to a 13-0 lead. Jamar Brown drew an and-one opportunity off a nifty Euro-step in transition. Perry drew an and-one on a late shot clock 3-pointer. One-by-one, the normal starters checked in, but it took until the 12: 37 mark of the first half for Donovan Dent to see the floor. On his first touch, he found Skyy Clark for a corner 3-pointer. After trailing 22-4, Sacramento State (3-3) briefly cut the margin to 13, but UCLA’s reserves turned starters kicked back into gear. Brown knocked down a 3-pointer, then found Booker for a layup. Dent drove and dished to Perry for a corner 3-pointer and to Williams for another to end the half. Cronin switched it up in the second half, reinstating his normal starting lineup. But after a 5-0 run from the Hornets, a hockey-style shift ensued. The Hornets ultimately scored nine unanswered points before Dailey broke the surge with a putback layup. Dent’s first points of the game came at the 15: 03 mark of the second half on an and-one layup. He missed that free throw. He missed the front-end of another pair of freebies minutes later. He missed both attempts at the line on his next trip. His body language and effort was disconcerting throughout. Either he didn’t feel the need to exert energy because of the competition level or he’s still recovering from the muscle strain and illness that have limited his practice time and game availability early on this season. Whatever the reason, he wasn’t himself, and he hasn’t been all season. After scoring just three points against Arizona, Perry resumed his string of positive play, taking advantage of another increased opportunity. The releases on both of his made shots from 3-point range were smooth. The exuberance he showed following Williams’ 3-pointer at the end of the first half was visible. His joy and motor can act as an example for his teammates, many of whom are still searching for a spark. Perry’s development has been one of the few positives five games into UCLA’s season. Dailey continued to show he didn’t lose a step during his month out. Booker continued to improve in his adjustment to playing center. Apart from that, Tuesday’s game was one of those nonconference matchups Cronin despises. One that’s riddled with sloppiness. One filled with more mistakes than takeaways. One that looked more like an intramural rec game than a college basketball contest. More to come on this story.
https://www.sgvtribune.com/2025/11/18/ucla-men-crush-sacramento-state-but-theyre-still-searching-for-a-spark/
Cangrejeros pierden el invicto en Puerto Rico
Por The Associated Press Los Gigantes de Carolina necesitaron entradas adicionales para superar el martes 6-5 a los Cangrejeros de Santurce, que perdieron por primera vez en la temporada tras acumular seis victorias consecutivas en la Liga de Béisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente. Ezequiel Pagán bateó de 4-2 con dos carreras remolcadas, Josh Hatcher conectó un jonrón solitario y Jan Hernández añadió un doble productor para destacarse a la ofensiva por los ganadores. En Ponce, el japonés Kazuto Taguchi lanzó cinco entradas sin permitir anotaciones, mientras que Dalton Guthrie remolcó dos carreras con un doble para guiar a los Leones a una victoria por 3-0 sobre los Senadores de San Juan. Como locales, los Criollos de Caguas supraron 2-1 a los Indios de Mayagüez, con un cuadrangular solitario de Elijah Dunham y un sencillo remolcador de Noah Myers. Joya de Gavin conduce a Leones a triunfo en Dominicana Grant Gavin cumplió una salida impecable y guio a los Leones del Escogido a una victoria por 3-1 sobre las Estrellas Orientales en la Liga Dominicana de Béisbol. Gavin lanzó siete entradas en blanco, en las que solo permitió un imparable, conectado por el veterano de Grandes Ligas Robinson Canó en el segundo episodio. A la ofensiva, se destacaron Erick González, de 3-2 con un triple y dos anotadas, y Jorge Mateo, de 4-1 con una carrera remolcada. En Santiago, las imparables Águilas Cibaeñas aplastaron 13-6 a los Toros del Este para ratificar su posición como líderes del circuito. Alberto Rodríguez bateó de 4-2 con un jonrón y tres carreras remolcadas, J. C. Escarra se fue de 4-2 con un doble y tres empujadas, y Leody Taveras conectó de 6-2 con un cuadrangular y dos producidas. Los Tigrs de Licey superaron 3-2 a los Gigantes del Cibao en Santo Domingo. Cal Stevenson conectó un jonrón solitario, Michael De La Cruz añadió un triple remolcador de una carrera y Gustavo Núñez empujó otra con un elevado de sacrificio. Bravos aplastan a Águilas en Venezuela Los Bravos de Margarita desplegaron una ofensiva de 17 imparables en ruta a una victoria por 13-7 sobre las Águilas del Zulia en la Liga Venezolana de Béisbol. Moisés Gómez bateó de 5-2 con un doble, un jonrón y tres carreras producidas; Juan Santana conectó de 4-1 con un doble y cuatro empujadas y Ramón Cabrera se fue de 6-5 con un cuadrangular y dos remolcadas. En Caracas, Rafael Ortega conectó un sencillo para romper el empate en la parte alta del octavo episodio y los Cardenales de Lara se impusieron 5-4 a los Leones del Caracas. Los Caribes de Anzoátegui superaron 4-3 a los Navegantes del Magallanes en Puerto La Cruz. Herlis Rodríguez conectó un jonrón solitario en el tercer capítulo y añadió un doble remolcador en la décima entrada. Posteriormente anotó la carrera de la victoria gracias a un sencillo de Hernán Pérez. Los Cardenales de Lara derrotaron 5-1 a los Leones en Caracas. Yojhan Quevedo impulsó una carrera con un elevado de sacrificio, Danry Vázquez añadió otra con un sencillo y Luisangel Acuña selló el triunfo. _____.
https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/11/19/cangrejeros-pierden-el-invicto-en-puerto-rico/
It’s the cost of living, stupid: The MAGA agenda will only succeed if Americans feel material relief
Spectator World ^ | 11/17/2025 | Bridget Phetasy Posted on by SeekAndFind What’s clear is that the 2024 election was not the final boss. It didn’t destroy wokeism. You have to picture the spider in The Lord of the Rings, Shelob, crawling back into her cave after being stabbed by Samwise. Is she injured? Yes. Dead? No. She will probably be back to kill you. Republicans and pundits and podcasters will come up with all sorts of reasons for the latest losses (including blaming the Jews), but it comes down to fundamentals. Ground game. Optics. And of course, “It’s the economy, stupid!” The GOP has no ground game in part because it depends on cultural momentum, in part because many of the biggest voices in conservatism right now are more concerned with grabbing market share in the attention economy than they are about winning elections. All of this underlines the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk. It appears Charlie really was the glue holding the entire conservative movement together. He was phenomenal at mobilizing and organizing Republican “get out the vote” efforts. Charlie knew that politics was about changing hearts and minds. He also understood that the only way to win an election is to do the hard work and compete on the ground. Knock on doors. Register people to vote. Encourage them to get to the polls or mail in their ballot. Zohran Mamdani won in New York because he focused on fundamentals. He ran a great ground game. He came up with creative ways to engage voters. He knocked on doors. He relentlessly spoke to the anxiety people feel about the cost of living. It appears Trump may have overestimated his mandate, his popularity and just how far the average American is willing to go to correct some of the problems we face, such as immigration. Americans are happy with the borders being secured. But the Trump administration’s attempt to bring back deterrence by turning ICE into a dystopian reality show is wildly unpopular with independents. I don’t think the average person is cool with masked men zip-tying abuela and throwing her into an unmarked van while tasing her grandson for trying to interfere. Obama deported more people than Trump has. But he did it the way Americans like: out of sight. People are still poor (and getting poorer). AI is taking jobs. Grocery prices are high. Healthcare costs just increased astronomically. My groceries continue to go up in price. My electricity bill jumped 25 percent. Our healthcare premium went up a whopping 43 percent. All our insurances have increased in cost. Gas prices are down so that saves me about. $10 a month. In my podcasting business, I’ve also been giving work to talented freelance writers and designers who have been replaced with AI at big companies, just to help keep them afloat. Recovering investment banker and best-selling author of You Will Own Nothing, Carol Roth, has been warning everyone about the K-shaped economy for years. “A K-shaped economy describes an economy (or recovery or trend) where there is stark divergence in the experience or outcome of different groups like the visual of the letter K,” Roth says. “Part of the country is experiencing an upward economic trajectory (you can think of that as the asset holders, with portfolios, 401(k)s, homes, etc.) that have been doing great (at least on nominal terms, meaning not inflation-adjusted). Others are experiencing a downward economic trajectory, dealing with a more expensive cost of living across [many] categories, as well as job losses or underemployment and wage stagnation.” For a media genius, Trump doesn’t seem to get that optics matter. Building a gilded ballroom while the government is shut down and people are cut off from food stamps and aren’t receiving paychecks and flights are being canceled does not suggest that he cares about the struggles of the average American. I think a big problem with our K-shaped economy is that those at the top have zero idea how bad it is for those sliding down. They assume that the people whining about the fact that the average age of a first-time home buyer is 40 must just be bad with money. And lots of boomers have no empathy. Yes, young people have some bad habits, but the game is very different for them. Fielding questions from reporters and getting defensive about the economy, Trump says: “I don’t want to hear about affordability.” He doesn’t seem to understand that people can be pro-tax breaks and still think bananas are too expensive. (And thanks to his tariffs, banana prices happen to be up about 8 percent since April.) Americans will put up with a lot of crap from their leaders, but this administration should have learned from Joe Biden that we won’t put up with being gaslit about rising prices. We know. We are the ones buying things. We are the ones choosing to get this instead of that. We are the ones who go to bed with crippling financial anxiety, wondering how we are going to pay for childcare and utilities and insurance and kids’ activities and student loans. We are the ones worrying about what the future will look like for our children if it’s already this unsustainable for us. I said it before when Trump won and I’ll repeat it: if Americans don’t feel real material relief, the right-wing vibe shift will be a one-hit wonder. TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events KEYWORDS: affordability; bordersecurity; currencydebasement; debt; deficit; freaksversusnormals; inflation; lawandorder; maga Click here: to donate by Credit Card Or here: to donate by PayPal Or by mail to: Free Republic, LLC PO Box 9771 Fresno, CA 93794 Thank you very much and God bless you. 1 posted on by SeekAndFind To: SeekAndFind 2 posted on by Angelino97 Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by.
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