1. A pullover hoodie you'll throw on faster than your friend's "I have a cold, I'm going to have to cancel tonight" text. It comes in *so* many colors you can absolutely stock up on 'em. Promising review: "THE MOST PERFECT HOODIE. I cannot say enough great things about these hoodies!! I already bought it in seven different colors. The perfect comfortable basic to add to your wardrobe. Great quality. Soft and thick material. You definitely need this. I would pay double the price for it tbh!" — Michelle Gramlich Get it from Amazon for $44.99 (available in women's sizes 2XS–2XL, 3X–4X, and in 42 styles). 2. A foot massaging machine you can use to apply acupressure on the bothersome parts of your feet — it'll be so much nicer than walking around a bar in heels. Read more about reflexology, acupressure, and how it can help with stress at Cleveland Clinic . Promising review: "We got this for our mom who has neuropathy and her feet are always cold and numb. We've bought all sorts of things to make her feet feel better, like heated socks, foot baths, compression devices for her legs and feet ... nothing worked. So we were skeptical when we bought the Miko foot massager, even though it kept coming up as one of the top foot massagers in our research. We've been pleasantly surprised (shocked actually) at how much our mom LOVES it. It has an automatic setting for 15 minutes, and she just keeps pushing the start button for hours at a time! The combination of a little heat, the rollers and the compression all work together to give her feet a nice massage . She keeps things on the high setting so she's able to feel it. There are definitely less expensive foot massagers out there, but this one actually works , so was WELL worth the money!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $139+ (available in two styles). 3. An electric heated mattress pad you better believe will become your most-used item this winter — who wouldn't want to feel like a freshly toasted marshmallow??? It comes with a memory timer and 10 heat settings, ideal for when you doze off while in your cozy bubble, and it boasts dual settings so you and your partner can *each* set your side of the bed to the perfect temp. Promising review: "I like all the things about this bed warmer. I had one in the past and got rid of it because we could feel the wires as we laid on them. Not this one. It works well. Just need to figure out what number setting I want. I also really like the timer setting since I often freeze as I go to sleep and then boil half way through the night. But not anymore!! :)" — Fairmaiden Get it from Amazon for $55.96+ (available in twin–California king sizing). 4. A "Cup Cozy Pillow" — aka an absolute essential for achieving peak comfort goals in your living room. It features a spot to hold your remote, two mugs, and two additional beverages. You honestly may never want to leave your couch again. Cup Cozy Pillow is a small business that specializes in family-friendly snack and drink organizers. Check out a TikTok of the Cup Cozy Deluxe Pillow in action. Promising review: "This thing is great! I’m home on maternity leave with my new baby and spend most of my time on the couch under a sleeping baby. This product makes it easy for me to keep my drinks, remote, etc close by even with dogs running around . It’s a little more expensive than I would have liked but it works and I love it so money well spent!" — Amber Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in eight styles). 5. A "Through The Seasons" Reverse Coloring Book , which is a newer edition of the fan favorite Reverse Coloring Book — perfect for anyone who is tired of coloring *inside* the lines and needs more of a challenge — in this scenario they'll be the one to draw the lines around the colors on the page! Basically, instead of adding the color to these, you draw lines to create images within the colors. Fun! Pair it with these fabulous black fine point pens for $9.99 on Amazon. Promising review : "Kendra Norton’s beautiful art books, Reverse Coloring books, have changed my world! My whole life I thought I was not creative and therefore had zero artistic ability. Now this has become my favorite form of artistic expression. I turn on music and/or an audiobook and allow myself to go for an adventure outside of my mind, beyond my mind, if you will. T his has become my favorite way to process through difficult emotions and experiences I’m working through ." — K. DeWitt Get it from Amazon for $8.29 . 6. A stuffed waffle maker you can count on to make all of your foodie dreams come true — fill 'em with cream cheese, strawberries, chicken, or anything else your heart desires! When your meal plans are cancelled you won't even bat an eye, just grab some waffle mix and enjoy a delicious time in your own kitchen. Promising review: "Oh my goodness. This was way better than expected. Definitely only need one waffle per person, they are huge. They are beyond delicious and the stuffing options are endless. It does take about seven minutes to make one waffle but totally worth it. Comes out perfect every single time. No issues at all. Buy it now!" — armywife Get it from Amazon for $49.99 . 7. A "flaming" humidifier for anyone who cherishes nothing more than cozy cottagecore vibes, soothing aromatherapy, and sleeping amongst delightfully hydrated air. Promising review : "I like how this diffuser kind of looks like a mini fireplace and it’s perfect for winter. I also like how long the water of this diffuser lasts — I always add my favorite essential oil in it when I go to sleep every night without worrying it will run out of water. I used to have insomnia and it helped me to sleep through the night with my relaxing essential oil scent, and it also worked as a humidifier." — Benny Get it from Amazon for $32.99 (available in two colors). 8. A small lamp with the ability to rotate 180 degrees — it'll quickly become the *~light of your life~*. It has 16 color settings to choose from so you'll always be able to match your lighting to your mood and it has a remote control so you can mix it up without getting out of bed. Promising review : "I was really happy to find that the quality of this light exceeded my expectations. I’ve used it to create a calm ambience in my room with the orange setting, as well as, added fun lighting to a karaoke party with the blue setting. It has a weighty base and a reasonably long cord. You can also rotate and adjust the angle. Both lights run at the same time too." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two colors). 9. A quilted chenille floor pillow for anyone who has always dreamt about having their very own reading nook — this will help you bring your fantasy to life without having to renovate your entire home. Plus *how lovely* do they look when stacked like in the review photo above!? Gorgeous! Promising review: "This comes just as pictured and described. It is comfortable and looks luxurious. It's great for floor seating." — AKhan Get it from Amazon for $38.49+ (available in seven colors). 10. A Book Nook , an absolutely genius idea for readers who simply *need* somewhere handy to place their book when they start to fall asleep mid-reading. It perfectly fits on nightstands and is designed to *~aesthetically~* hold your spot — it also has a place to put your glasses, a coffee mug, and even a phone. How much better does this evening sound than shouting across the table in a crowded restaurant? Sign me up. This is an ~Uncommon Goods original~ and you can see more on their TikTok ! Promising review : "When I saw this Book Nook, I was thrilled. I bought it for myself and it's perfect. Not only can you use the round spot for a cup of tea or coffee, I put my candle on there. If you don't wear glasses, your remote might fit perfectly in that spot. There is a little triangular nook for your phone. But the best thing is that you can save your spot in your book. My books are always tossed around and I can't find my bookmarks. I'm going to buy one of these for all the rooms where I read. This makes an excellent gift." — MJ Get it from Uncommon Goods for $50 . 11. A teak bath caddy to give you just one more reason to fill your tub to the brim and soak for hours while listening to LoFi beats. Promising review: "Well made, pretty tray that fits all the way across my tub. Has a support for book or iPad which is great." — Jolene Saiz Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in two styles). 12. And a mod bath pillow , a must-have for anyone who desperately needs to soak the stress of their day away (ahem, me) before hittin' the hay. Promising review: "This has a lot of cushion for your back and neck. I had no issues with sticking it to the tub. The best part is the hook which allows it to dry out well. In this time of working at home, I need a nice tub to help relax." — Danielle Piacentini Get it from Amazon for $45.99 . 13. A star string canopy that'll make every night feel like date night as you and your special someone cuddle up *underneath the stars* before heading off to sleep and by sleep I mean to watch too much Netflix. Promising review: "This product is great. And beautiful! It was a nice touch to a surprise anniversary date ." — Juan Rodriguez Get it from Amazon for $16.98+ (available in six styles). 14. A foot heater for anyone with perpetually cold tootsies — fire this bad boy up, turn on The Great British Baking Show , and enjoy the warmth you’re guaranteed to feel from head-to-toe (literally). Promising review: "I love this product. It's well built, nice neutral colors to blend into my carpet, so it's not an eyesore wherever I have it sitting. The fuzziness lends a cozy feel to it, as well. It offers a heat or no-heat setting and two directions for the shiatsu-style massagers to work on your heels. The inside is roomy enough that you can even turn your feet on their side to get an extra massage there as well. It's a gentle yet deep massage, so it's great for days when you've been standing for hours or walking on your feet a lot. I would recommend to anyone looking for a nice foot massager." — Gardener Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in two colors). 15. A cleverly designed rechargeable electric candle lighter with a flexible neck to light every candle in your house to create the *perfect* ambiance without concern you'll run out of lighter fluid. Promising review: "I cook outside, and lighting a fire during wet and windy weather was a real pain. This lighter was a game changer! As long as the material is dry, this lighter will light regularly, consistently, and easily. Plus, it’s rechargeable! Love it!" — Sandra Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in seven colors and as a two-pack). 16. And a Santa's Naturals Snow Fall candle featuring notes of pine, citrus, and eucalyptus you can light to celebrate your plans being cancelled due to inclement weather — nothing too terrible about a cozy, candlelit night at home! Santa's Naturals is a small business! I've tested their candles out myself and am a big fan. I love that they're made of soy and beeswax for clean, beautiful burning and the scents are absolutely delightful. They're not too heavy or overpowering and the jars are the perfect addition to my home's cozy winter vibes. Promising review: "The scent of this candle couldn’t be more cozy, wintry or Christmasy! Is very pleasant, and perfect for the holiday season. Burn time is accurate I would say. The candle tin is also very cute and festive." — Elaine Rehder Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in three scents and sizes). 17. A floral-inspired dimmable candle-warmer lamp you can safely use to bring the scent of your favorite candle to your home (no flames necessary). An added bonus — the candle will last waaaaay longer since it's not actually burning down! Promising review: "I bought this on a whim, and I’m hooked. I love the timer and dimmer features. So far, the lamp works great. It doesn’t put out a lot of heat and I love that you can adjust the light. This is now going to be my go-to gift. " — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $35.98 (available in 10 styles). 18. Or a set of remote-controlled flameless candles so you can set up the cozy corner of your dreams without worrying about starting a not-so-cozy fire. 😅 Each candle requires 3 AAA batteries . Promising review: "I bought one set and loved them so much I bought two more sets. They're the most realistic looking fake candles I've bought so far. The 'flame' up close obviously doesn't look real but from afar with the flicker setting on, you almost can't tell these aren't real. They also put out a decent amount of light for being fake. Gives my living room a very cozy feel which is what I wanted. Remote works great as well. " — suckerforcats Get a set of three from Amazon for $25.99 (available in five styles). 19. A homebody sticker for my fellow '90s girlies who have *never* felt more at home than squatting in that all-too-memorable yellow playhouse with the pink door and light green shutters. IYKYK, my friends. SpunkeeMonkeeStudio is a small business! This sticker is waterproof so it can happily live on your water bottle! Promising review: "I had one of these!! 111/10 nostalgia core." — aria isnt here anymore Get it from SpunkeeMonkeeStudio on Etsy for $4.25 . 20. Murdle, Volume 1 , a compilation of murder mystery–themed logic puzzles that are reminiscent of the ever-popular Wordle game. This version will encourage you to use powers of deduction and a variety of clues to solve the mysteries throughout the book. Sherlock Holmes, who? There are 100 puzzles total, and four different levels of difficulty to tackle —each puzzle features a logic grid to help you solve it! Promising review: "The puzzles are a lot of fun, but the characters, storylines and other details take the Murdle experience to another level. I have no idea how the author came up with all of this creativeness! You can Murdle solo or with friends. I look forward to future volumes but this one will keep me busy for a while!" — Liz Gately Get it from Amazon for $12.99 . If you want to keep the fun going you can *also* snag Murdle: Volume 2 and Murdle: Volume 3 for more puzzling. 21. A " Grievance Journal ," aka a "burn book for the discerning misanthrope" that anyone with dark humor who will find it especially cathartic thanks to 52 prompts to express irritations over what's bothering them the most. Promising review : "Bought this intending to gift it to a friend but ended up getting really into the prompts and decided to keep it for myself. WOW, what an awesome way to vent and articulate the negativity you're feeling by actually forcing yourself to form coherent thoughts around your emotions. Cheaper and more effective than therapy, buying several more for friends and fam. " — Alex Get it from Amazon for $27.99 . If your recipient wants something a little less grim, check out this Burn After Writing book with a similar but lighter sentiment. 22. A chunky knit chenille blanket to bury yourself under because it's simply that time of year — it comes in so many colors you'll absolutely be able to snag one that matches your room's vibe. It's also hypoallergenic *and* machine washable! Samiah Luxe is a small business! Promising review: "Love this look. Makes the room look & feel cozy. But then the blanket ACTUALLY is cozy! Super soft. Heavy. Warm. Worth the money." — Tracy W. Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in three sizes and eight colors). 23. Or a wearable blanket for anyone who typically wraps their throw blanket around their shoulders and wanders the house like a ghost. Skip that entire step and slip this version right over your head then proceed with your meandering. Promising review: "I bought this to live in when in my college dorm and now I never want to leave my college dorm. But that means it's GOOD!! I totally slept in it last night and it's perfect for rolling out of bed when it's 40 degrees outside, which makes the floors cold. My feet may be cold, but the rest of me sure isn't! 😀👍" — Eden Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in kids and adults sizes and 28 styles). 24. A new cookbook from Prue Leith (yes, the famed The Great British Bake Off judge!) filled with a variety of exciting recipes — perfect for someone who enjoys unwinding by cooking (and even better for their roommate who gets to eat all the stress-fueled cooking). Get it from Amazon for $20.38 . 25. A heated eye massager complete with five different massage modes and Bluetooth music so you can fully indulge and relax while relieving pain from eye strain and headaches. Promising review : "I saw this product on one of Amazon’s must-have TikTok videos and I knew I had to get it. It was so worth it — even though price may seem higher compared to other sellers, this is for sure a good investment piece. The quality is top notch, the strap that goes around your head is comfortable, and most importantly, the duration of each mode is long enough that it doesn’t interrupt your rest. I work a 12-hour night shift as a nurse and this technology has helped me get through the night easily. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $69.99 (available in four colors). 26. A mason jar cold brew maker so you can have your fave morning bev on-hand when your brunch plans get not-so-sadly cancelled. Reviewers absolutely love this version and also use it to brew their favorite iced teas. Cheers! County Line Kitchen is a small business specializing in mason jar–style cold brew makers, pitchers, and accessories. Promising review: "This has been a hit in my house. Makes the most delicious cold brew and is of great quality. Has saved a ton of money on going out and on pods I used to buy. I try to let it sit for 48 hours so I can dilute it with a little water to get it to last longer, and throw it in my dishwasher in between uses. Perfect!" — Jo Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two sizes and colors). 27. A subscription to Book of the Month for any bibliophile who hates having to actually speak to someone in a store about what they should read next and would much rather have their next fave novel delivered to their door. I was gifted a BOTM subscription many years ago and I've stayed loyal since! It's the only subscription service I've kept up with and gifted to different people. Each month your gift recipient will be permitted to choose from a selection of books (and more recently, audiobooks!), all of which are different genres. Then the book they select will be delivered to their door. Half of my beautifully color coordinated bookcase is filled with books from BOTM and I couldn't be happier! Get three months from Book of the Month for $59.99 . 28. A genius amber reading light to attach directly to your novel, so even if your partner wants to hit the hay you can stay up as late as you want without disturbing them as you dive deeper and deeper into The New York Times bestseller your friends have all been raving about. Promising review: "This is a fantastic light! I use it every evening to continue reading while my son sleeps, it does not wake him or impede my sleep after I’m ready to go to bed. Great product." — Brian Masters Get it from Amazon for $11.99 . 29. An "Awakened Artifacts" puzzle from the TikTok-famous Magic Puzzle Company for helping you to unwind after a day filled with unpleasantries. There are over 50 hidden Easter eggs in this journey of an activity (including a hidden twist at the end!) that'll delight and amaze anyone who works on it. Promising review: "Bought this as soon as I got the email that it dropped on Amazon! Love this series and will continue to purchase them. Was it the most challenging puzzle? No, but that didn't take away from the fun of putting it together. Great artwork, wacky pieces, two posters, you just can't go wrong with a magic puzzle!" — Jennifer Lawton Get it from Amazon for $22.99 . This is one of 14 puzzles from the Magic Puzzle Company , so there's lots of other ~puzzling~ possibilities once this one's finished! 30. A flexible universal tablet stand , in case you have roommates whose plans sadly *weren't* cancelled and simply don't feel like hanging out with them to watch TV. This handy dandy gadget will ensure you can continue to watch episodes of The Bear hands-free and human-free. Tablift is a small business created by Scott Blevins after he had trouble finding a tablet stand for his bed. This is compatible with Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, and most other tablets (but you may have to remove the case in some cases). Promising review : "I wondered how the flexible legs might be. The problem I envisioned was that the legs would deflect as I used the support — nope! Not at all! It's flexible AND stable in just the right way. The legs twist in a wide variety of positions and the STAY where I put them. I use it for reading in bed at night mostly but have also used it's on the couch while watching TV. Ideal in each instance. Great job!" — R. Steven Cooper Get it from Amazon for $49.95 . 31. Microwaveable hugging sloths filled with soothing lavender — who better to spend a cold wintry night with?! The pair breaks apart so you can share the love with your roommate when they're having a rough day. 🥹 My sister bought my son a Golden Retriever Warmies plush before he was born and it's recently become a staple in his collection of "crib friends." It smells incredible and is so soothing for bedtime. I love that they're weighted but not *too* heavy that I'd be worried to let him snuggle with it overnight. Promising review: "I have a sloth obsession so I'm adding these to my collection! Perfect size and absolutely adorable! Not sure I'll use them for warming, but I have other Warmies for that purpose!!" — Heather W. Get it from Warmies for $29.99 or Amazon for $26.95 . Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.Goalie Thatcher Demko poised to make first Canuck start of the season7xm bet 。

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SA News Don't miss out on the headlines from SA News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Row erupts over taxpayer funded spin doctor An official new chief spin doctor’s taxpayer-funded salary will be cut by more than $100,000 after the Premier admitted it failed the “pub test”. The Department of Premier and Cabinet had promoted a Government Advertising and Insights Hub executive director job with an annual pay band of between $257,462 and $429,104 . But after a fierce public backlash, Peter Malinauskas intervened, forcing his department chief Damien Walker – the state’s highest paid public servant – to scrap the job advert. DPC will readvertise a “far more reasonable” annual salary less than $300,000, he said. The Premier, who said his government was cutting “spin doctor” numbers, told FIVEaa Radio on Wednesday: “What’s stunned I think me is the prospect this person could get paid over 400 grand a year. Does it pass the pub test? No. That’s why it’s not going to happen.” Multiple rows later erupted as the opposition kept questioning and the premier rejected Liberal calls for a Joint Parliamentary Committee to oversee advertising spending. The Premier, who said the marketer would “never” earn almost as much as his $436,000 salary, told MPs DPC hired an executive on the same pay band under the Liberal government that “wasn’t an open selection process”. “The difference between then and now, apart from that band being less if you adjust for inflation, is, of course ... it wasn’t a merit-based appointment,” he told parliament. Taxpayers spend up to $40m a-year on advertising but that has been cut in 2024 by $7.9m. Opposition Leader Vincent Tarzia said on Wedneaday night: “For the Premier to back pedal and say the salary will be reduced is telling.” He said during a cost of living crisis, and record ramping levels, Labor was “more focussed on spin”. The premier said he was not aware of the salary or involved in job hiring. Mr Malinauskas told FIVEAA on Wednesday morning the salary range on the ad was not accurate, and that it would be withdrawn and replaced with a one that’s “far more reasonable.” When pressed, he said it would be under $300,000 and “more likely in the mid 200s”. The Premier told parliament on Tuesday that the government was working on a new, centralised PR unit, and that the position would be heading up the department. “We are consolidating and actually reducing the number of people that are characterised as spin doctors across government to realise a whole of government saving,” Mr Malinauskas said. He said the high reported salary “fundamentally” didn’t pass the pub test. A political row erupted over the job after the opposition criticised it as “tone deaf” during a cost of living crisis. Mr Malinauskas, who the Liberals dubbed “Mali from marketing”, said a new centralised unit was reasonable and responsible public spending after an internal review recommended the changes. Industry sources said a similar private sector job pays $180,000, meaning the proposed city-based public service bureaucrat, for a yet to be launched advertising unit, would earn a higher remuneration than chief executives of several public service agencies. Records show taxpayers paid $52,170 to BDO Services to review hub plans before its launch in early 2025. Outgoing DPC chief executive Damien Walker, whose department will manage the unit, earns $760,035. Recreation and Sport chief executive Kylie Taylor earns $298,486, SA Productivity Commission boss Steve Whetton earns $343,489 and Premier’s Delivery Unit head Rik Morris is paid $386,173. More Coverage Mali challenges Albo and Dutton over social media age ban Paul Starick ‘Mali from marketing’: Row erupts over taxpayer funded chief spin doctor Andrew Hough Originally published as Peter Malinauskas says advertised spin doctor salary incorrect and ‘doesn’t pass the pub test’ Join the conversation Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? Register Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout More related stories SA News Men charged after terrifying armed robbery at IGA supermarket A duo who allegedly robbed an IGA supermarket while brandishing what appeared to be a firearm have been arrested and will face court today. Read more SA News Don’t stop the music: Parents’ plea after NDIS funding cut Music therapy gave four-year-old Arlo a voice but NDIS funding changes mean he will no longer have access to the life-changing therapy. Read moreBy Zaheer Kachwala (Reuters) -GameStop reported a third-quarter profit on Tuesday as the videogame retailer ramps up its cost-saving efforts, including shutting stores and selling higher-margin goods. CEO Ryan Cohen told investors in June the company would operate with "a smaller network and more value-added" items as a part of its attempt to boost sales and profitability. This helped GameStop report a net income of $17.4 million in the third quarter, compared with a net loss of $3.1 million a year ago. Its shares were up more than 2% in extended trading. The company has been grappling with a slower turnaround of its main business as it struggles to ramp up sales of videogame hardware and collectibles, while facing stiff competition from online retail giants such as Amazon.com and eBay. It is also burdened by an uncertain macroeconomic environment, as consumers cut back on discretionary spending owing to stubborn inflation and a slow recovery in the gaming market. Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter said he does not see any signs the company's "core business is salvageable". "There is no turnaround, just stock sales to willingly foolish investors," Pachter said. Its shares have rallied more than 50% this year after stock influencer Keith Gill, also known as "Roaring Kitty", reemerged earlier in 2024, sparking excitement among his followers. The company has taken advantage of the jump in its stock price by raising around $3 billion earlier this year through share sales. Gill was a key figure in the meme-stock frenzy of 2021, in which GameStop stock surged 1,600% at one point in January that year, crushing hedge funds that had bet against the videogame retailer. GameStop's third-quarter revenue fell 20% to $860 million, compared with $1.08 billion a year ago. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the third quarter were $4.58 billion, compared with $4.19 billion in the preceding three-month period. 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UTAH TECH (1-5) Ariyibi 4-6 6-7 14, Bieker 1-4 2-2 5, Byrd 5-8 9-9 23, Gonsalves 5-11 2-2 15, Riley 1-7 4-5 6, Rainwater 1-2 2-2 4, Berrett 4-10 0-0 10, Misic 0-0 0-0 0, Hutchings 1-2 0-0 2, Schenck 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 22-50 25-27 79. CS NORTHRIDGE (4-1) Fofana 2-3 2-4 6, Jones 8-15 5-10 23, Lewis 1-3 0-0 2, Fuller 0-0 0-0 0, Washington 7-14 2-2 19, Adams 11-16 2-3 25, Brinson 0-2 0-1 0, Beard 2-4 0-0 4, Martindale 2-3 0-0 5, Barbee 2-2 0-0 5, Cain 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 35-63 11-20 89. Halftime_Utah Tech 50-40. 3-Point Goals_Utah Tech 10-27 (Byrd 4-5, Gonsalves 3-9, Berrett 2-7, Bieker 1-4, Riley 0-2), CS Northridge 8-17 (Washington 3-6, Jones 2-2, Barbee 1-1, Martindale 1-2, Adams 1-3, Beard 0-1, Brinson 0-1, Cain 0-1). Rebounds_Utah Tech 22 (Riley 5), CS Northridge 31 (Jones 9). Assists_Utah Tech 16 (Rainwater 4), CS Northridge 15 (Beard 4). Total Fouls_Utah Tech 17, CS Northridge 17. A_138 (7,321).Wokeness is in retreat, but Nasdaq’s ‘diversity rules’ show its awful stench will be hard to eliminate

ROME — The Rome Baseball Association’s DeLutis Field baseball complex, which suffered major damage in July’s tornado, is getting a $38,384 grant from Major League Baseball’s Commissioner’s Office and its Youth Development Fund, the Association announced. On July 16, the complex “suffered significant damage because of the tornado that tore through the city,” the Association announced. “Throughout the subsequent months the RBAI has worked through the process of repairing the damage.” It continued, “The cost of repairing the damage is significant and has exceed the insurance coverage on our structures. As such, the RBAI has sought out donations to cover the gap.” The Rome Lions Club presented a $2,500 grant to the Association within a few weeks of the tornado to be utilized for clean up and facility repair. The club was the first organization to reach out to support efforts to rebuild and continue to serve the youth of the community, the Association. “We are very grateful and appreciative.” Shortly after the tornado, the Association reached out to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, a Rome native, to ask if the league could help. Tony Reagins, chief baseball development officer for the league, connected with the Association to see how the league and the commissioner could help. Reagins flew to Rome in early September to assess the damage and understand how the RBAI contributes to the development of baseball in the area. Reagins “was impressed by the development of the facility and the Griffiss Business and Technology Park as a whole,” the Association noted. “Subsequently a very generous grant was awarded to assist in the repair of the facility.” It continued: “The RBAI’s Board of Directors want to express its deepest appreciation to both the Rome Lions Club and to Major League Baseball’s Commissioner’s Office for its generosity. While we still have some repairs to finish and funding to raise to cover repair costs we will be ready to serve the youth of our community in spring.”

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AP Sports SummaryBrief at 6:18 p.m. ESTBig Ten slate features Indiana-Ohio State showdown and Penn State-Minnesota matchup Things to watch this week in the Big Ten Conference: No. 5 Indiana (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten, No. 5 CFP ) at No. 2 Ohio State (9-1, 6-1, No. 2 CFP), Saturday, noon ET (Fox) This marks the 98th matchup between these two teams, but it's only the fourth time both teams have been ranked. Although Indiana is unbeaten, its soft schedule means the Hoosiers aren't assured of making the 12-team field if they lose this game. The only team with a winning record that Indiana has beaten is Washington (6-5). Ohio State needs a win to have a realistic shot at a rematch with top-ranked Oregon in the Big Ten championship game. Ohio State has beaten Indiana 28 straight times since the Hoosiers posted back-to-back victories in 1987-88. No. 4 Penn State (9-1, 6-1, No. 4 CFP) at Minnesota (6-4, 4-3), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. (CBS) This is likely Penn State's biggest obstacle on its way to a potential playoff berth. The Nittany Lions' lone remaining regular-season game is a Nov. 30 home matchup with Maryland (4-6, 1-6). Minnesota has had an extra week to prepare this game since its 26-19 loss at Rutgers on Nov. 9, which snapped a four-game winning streak. Penn State and Minnesota have split their last four meetings, with the home team winning each time. Penn State DE Abdul Carter has multiple tackles for loss in each of his last three games. He ranks second among all Bowl Subdivision players in tackles for loss (17 1⁄2). Southern California RB Woody Marks rushed for a career-high 146 yards in a 28-20 win over Nebraska. Marks has six 100-yard rushing performances this season. Rutgers RB Kyle Monangai is the first Scarlet Knight to rush for 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons since Ray Rice did it three straight years from 2005-07. Monangai has run for 1,028 yards this season and rushed for 1,262 yards last year. Oregon OLB Matayo Uiagalelei recorded a sack and had a game-clinching interception as the top-ranked Ducks won 16-13 at Wisconsin last week. He has 8 1⁄2 sacks this season to rank second in the Big Ten. Four of the top seven Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks in passer rating are from the Big Ten. Indiana's Kurtis Rourke is second, Ohio State's Will Howard is third, Penn State's Drew Allar is fifth and Oregon's Dillon Gabriel is seventh. ... Illinois QB Luke Altmyer has thrown 18 touchdown passes with only three interceptions. The only Power Four quarterback with a better touchdown/interception ratio while throwing at least 10 touchdown passes is Clemson's Cade Klubnik, who has 26 touchdowns and four interceptions. ... Rutgers' three Big Ten wins matches its largest total since joining the league in 2014. Rutgers also had three conference wins in 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023. A victory Saturday over No. 24 Illinois would give Rutgers three straight Big Ten wins for the first time. ... Washington's 31-19 win over UCLA was its 20th straight home victory, representing its second-longest such streak in school history. The Huskies won 45 straight home games from 1908-17. ... Wisconsin heads to Nebraska this week having won its last 10 matchups with the Cornhuskers. Penn State justifiably is favored on the road against Minnesota, but Bet MGM's 12 1⁄2-point spread seems way too big. Expect this game to have a single-digit margin. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!

Things to watch this week in the Big Ten Conference: No. 5 Indiana (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten, No. 5 CFP ) at No. 2 Ohio State (9-1, 6-1, No. 2 CFP), Saturday, noon ET (Fox) This marks the 98th matchup between these two teams, but it's only the fourth time both teams have been ranked. Although Indiana is unbeaten, its soft schedule means the Hoosiers aren't assured of making the 12-team field if they lose this game. The only team with a winning record that Indiana has beaten is Washington (6-5). Ohio State needs a win to have a realistic shot at a rematch with top-ranked Oregon in the Big Ten championship game. Ohio State has beaten Indiana 28 straight times since the Hoosiers posted back-to-back victories in 1987-88. No. 4 Penn State (9-1, 6-1, No. 4 CFP) at Minnesota (6-4, 4-3), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. (CBS) This is likely Penn State's biggest obstacle on its way to a potential playoff berth. The Nittany Lions' lone remaining regular-season game is a Nov. 30 home matchup with Maryland (4-6, 1-6). Minnesota has had an extra week to prepare this game since its 26-19 loss at Rutgers on Nov. 9, which snapped a four-game winning streak. Penn State and Minnesota have split their last four meetings, with the home team winning each time. Penn State DE Abdul Carter has multiple tackles for loss in each of his last three games. He ranks second among all Bowl Subdivision players in tackles for loss (17 1⁄2). Southern California RB Woody Marks rushed for a career-high 146 yards in a 28-20 win over Nebraska. Marks has six 100-yard rushing performances this season. Rutgers RB Kyle Monangai is the first Scarlet Knight to rush for 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons since Ray Rice did it three straight years from 2005-07. Monangai has run for 1,028 yards this season and rushed for 1,262 yards last year. Oregon OLB Matayo Uiagalelei recorded a sack and had a game-clinching interception as the top-ranked Ducks won 16-13 at Wisconsin last week. He has 8 1⁄2 sacks this season to rank second in the Big Ten. Four of the top seven Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks in passer rating are from the Big Ten. Indiana's Kurtis Rourke is second, Ohio State's Will Howard is third, Penn State's Drew Allar is fifth and Oregon's Dillon Gabriel is seventh. ... Illinois QB Luke Altmyer has thrown 18 touchdown passes with only three interceptions. The only Power Four quarterback with a better touchdown/interception ratio while throwing at least 10 touchdown passes is Clemson's Cade Klubnik, who has 26 touchdowns and four interceptions. ... Rutgers' three Big Ten wins matches its largest total since joining the league in 2014. Rutgers also had three conference wins in 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023. A victory Saturday over No. 24 Illinois would give Rutgers three straight Big Ten wins for the first time. ... Washington's 31-19 win over UCLA was its 20th straight home victory, representing its second-longest such streak in school history. The Huskies won 45 straight home games from 1908-17. ... Wisconsin heads to Nebraska this week having won its last 10 matchups with the Cornhuskers. Penn State justifiably is favored on the road against Minnesota, but Bet MGM's 12 1⁄2-point spread seems way too big. Expect this game to have a single-digit margin.‘The Simpsons’ and ESPN Are Turning NFL Monday Night Football’s Cowboys-Bengals Game Into A Wild, Untamed Animated Version: What to Expect and Where to Watch

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Mongolia’s Parliament Chair on 100 Years of Constitutional DemocracyMayfield says streaking Bucs will have to play even better down the stretch to return to playoffsBut any efforts to halt the policy would face steep legal hurdles. Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the United States automatically becomes an American citizen. It's been in place for decades and applies to children born to someone in the country illegally or in the U.S. on a tourist or student visa who plans to return to their home country. It's not the practice of every country, and Trump and his supporters have argued that the system is being abused and that there should be tougher standards for becoming an American citizen. But others say this is a right enshrined in the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, it would be extremely difficult to overturn and even if it's possible, it's a bad idea. Here's a look at birthright citizenship, what Trump has said about it and the prospects for ending it: During an interview Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” Trump said he “absolutely” planned to halt birthright citizenship once in office. “We’re going to end that because it’s ridiculous,” he said. Trump and other opponents of birthright citizenship have argued that it creates an incentive for people to come to the U.S. illegally or take part in “birth tourism,” in which pregnant women enter the U.S. specifically to give birth so their children can have citizenship before returning to their home countries. “Simply crossing the border and having a child should not entitle anyone to citizenship,” said Eric Ruark, director of research for NumbersUSA, which argues for reducing immigration. The organization supports changes that would require at least one parent to be a permanent legal resident or a U.S. citizen for their children to automatically get citizenship. Others have argued that ending birthright citizenship would profoundly damage the country. “One of our big benefits is that people born here are citizens, are not an illegal underclass. There’s better assimilation and integration of immigrants and their children because of birthright citizenship,” said Alex Nowrasteh, vice president for economic and social policy studies at the pro-immigration Cato Institute. In 2019, the Migration Policy Institute estimated that 5.5 million children under age 18 lived with at least one parent in the country illegally in 2019, representing 7% of the U.S. child population. The vast majority of those children were U.S. citizens. The nonpartisan think tank said during Trump’s campaign for president in 2015 that the number of people in the country illegally would “balloon” if birthright citizenship were repealed, creating “a self-perpetuating class that would be excluded from social membership for generations.” In the aftermath of the Civil War, Congress ratified the 14th Amendment in July 1868. That amendment assured citizenship for all, including Black people. “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside,” the 14th Amendment says. “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.” But the 14th Amendment didn't always translate to everyone being afforded birthright citizenship. For example, it wasn't until 1924 that Congress finally granted citizenship to all Native Americans born in the U.S. A key case in the history of birthright citizenship came in 1898, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Wong Kim Ark, born in San Francisco to Chinese immigrants, was a U.S. citizen because he was born in the states. The federal government had tried to deny him reentry into the county after a trip abroad on grounds he wasn’t a citizen under the Chinese Exclusion Act. But some have argued that the 1898 case clearly applied to children born of parents who are both legal immigrants to America but that it's less clear whether it applies to children born to parents without legal status or, for example, who come for a short-term like a tourist visa. “That is the leading case on this. In fact, it’s the only case on this,” said Andrew Arthur, a fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies, which supports immigration restrictions. “It’s a lot more of an open legal question than most people think.” Some proponents of immigration restrictions have argued the words “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” in the 14th Amendment allows the U.S. to deny citizenship to babies born to those in the country illegally. Trump himself used that language in his 2023 announcement that he would aim to end birthright citizenship if reelected. Trump wasn't clear in his Sunday interview how he aims to end birthright citizenship. Asked how he could get around the 14th Amendment with an executive action, Trump said: “Well, we’re going to have to get it changed. We’ll maybe have to go back to the people. But we have to end it.” Pressed further on whether he'd use an executive order, Trump said “if we can, through executive action." He gave a lot more details in a 2023 post on his campaign website . In it, he said he would issue an executive order the first day of his presidency, making it clear that federal agencies “require that at least one parent be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident for their future children to become automatic U.S. citizens.” Trump wrote that the executive order would make clear that children of people in the U.S. illegally “should not be issued passports, Social Security numbers, or be eligible for certain taxpayer funded welfare benefits.” This would almost certainly end up in litigation. Nowrasteh from the Cato Institute said the law is clear that birthright citizenship can’t be ended by executive order but that Trump may be inclined to take a shot anyway through the courts. “I don’t take his statements very seriously. He has been saying things like this for almost a decade," Nowrasteh said. "He didn’t do anything to further this agenda when he was president before. The law and judges are near uniformly opposed to his legal theory that the children of illegal immigrants born in the United States are not citizens." Trump could steer Congress to pass a law to end birthright citizenship but would still face a legal challenge that it violates the Constitution. Associated Press reporter Elliot Spagat in San Diego contributed to this report.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Ethan Taylor's 21 points helped Air Force defeat Mercyhurst 82-48 on Sunday night. Taylor added 10 rebounds for the Falcons (2-4). Wesley Celichowski scored 14 points, going 6 of 11 and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line. Luke Kearney had 12 points and shot 4 for 5 from beyond the arc. The Lakers (4-3) were led by Aidan Reichert, who posted 11 points. Jeff Planutis added 10 points for Mercyhurst. Mykolas Ivanauskas also had seven points, six rebounds and three blocks. Air Force took the lead with 15:21 left in the first half and never looked back. The score was 31-24 at halftime, with Taylor racking up nine points. Air Force extended its lead to 45-26 during the second half, fueled by a 14-0 scoring run. Taylor scored a team-high 12 points in the second half as Air Force closed out the win. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

President Bola Tinubu's minister of foreign affairs for state, Bianca Ojukwu, has expressed confidence that the government would soon release Nnamdi Kanu Ojukwu maintained that President Tinubu understood the importance of releasing Kanu in identifying the real freedom fighters and those causing violence in the southeast The minister made the comment at the 13th memorial anniversary of her late husband, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu CHECK OUT: Education is Your Right! Don’t Let Social Norms Hold You Back. Learn Online with LEGIT. Enroll Now! Bianca Ojukwu, Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs (State), has expressed her optimism that President Bola Tinubu will release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). According to Ojukwu, the release of Kanu has become imperative to identify those who are true freedom fighters and those who have been causing mayhem in the Southeast. Ojukwu made these remarks during the 13th memorial anniversary of her late husband, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. She emphasized that the reign of terror in the Southeast must stop and that the people must collectively reclaim their land. Ojukwu lamented that many people have fled their homes, and those in the diaspora are afraid to return for fear of being kidnapped by their own people for ransom. Read also Seyi Tinubu or Obasa: Who will be next Lagos governor? Why Tinubu will release Nnamdi Kanu - Ojukwu Vanguard reported that the Minister also noted that President Tinubu understands the importance of Kanu's release to the Southeast. She stated that his release would help to identify those criminals who are hiding under IPOB to cause violence in the Southeast while masquerading as freedom fighters. Ojukwu's comments have sparked a debate on social media, with some people expressing support for her views, while others have criticized her for being too optimistic about Kanu's release. Some have also questioned whether President Tinubu has the political will to release Kanu, given the sensitive nature of the issue. Despite the controversy surrounding Kanu's detention, Ojukwu remains hopeful that he will be released soon. She has urged the people of the Southeast to continue propagating the ideals for which her late husband stood and to work towards reclaiming their land from those who have been causing violence and instability in the region. Read also Presidency fumes as Bishop Kukah mentions Tinubu, 1 other Nigerian in power by accident PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app! Source: Legit.ngSusan Walsh is Newfoundland and Labrador's Seniors' Advocate. She says the finding of a recent report into the wellbeing of seniors is a concerning revelation that deserves more attention. (Keira Mahoney/CBC) Newfoundland and Labrador's seniors' advocate is sounding the alarm with a new report that says the well-being of seniors in the province falls behind national averages in areas like health, finances and overall safety. "My main take away, really, was just how poorly that seniors are doing in Newfoundland and Labrador," Susan Walsh told reporters Tuesday morning. "We now have the data that clearly supports ... that in every situation seniors were falling behind the rest of the country." The 68-page report outlines senior well-being through six categories: physical and mental health, health care, finances, housing, transportation and safety. Walsh said people over the age of 65 now make up nearly a quarter of Newfoundland and Labrador's population, an increase of over 20 per cent since 2019. Seniors generally perceive their physical and mental health to be at or above national averages, she said, but data connected to the social determinants of health could paint a different picture. For example, the report says only 14 per cent of seniors in the province eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables, compared to 26 per cent nationally. Newfoundland and Labrador seniors also lag in statistics around their diet and exercise, Walsh said, and are eight percentage points behind the rest of Canada in having access to a regular health-care provider. "They are continuing to struggle in many of the social determinants of health. They are lagging their Canadian counterparts. They are not receiving the level of care and respect they deserve," Walsh said. There are other concerning figures that show themselves in health-care statistics, she said. The percentage of completed hip and knee replacement surgeries that meet national benchmarks is well below the national average. WATCH | Seniors in N.L. have the lowest median income in Canada : Seniors’ median income in N.L. is lowest in Canada, says advocate in first report 4 hours ago Duration 1:06 In her first report on how seniors are doing on key issues, Newfoundland and Labrador Seniors’ Advocate Susan Walsh says money is scarce as people age, especially compared to other jurisdictions. Newfoundland and Labrador is also more than double the national average in its usage of restraints and the potentially inappropriate use of antipsychotic drugs in care — with the highest usage in the Labrador-Grenfell health zone. "Often times, that's tied to [limits] or challenges around resources on units," Walsh said. "What was most concerning to me inside of that was the difference regionally, and I think we need to get inside of that and determine why." The report also shines a light on the finances seniors rely on. Walsh said seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador have the lowest median income in Canada at just $27,800. Seniors in the province also avail of Canada's Guaranteed Income Supplement more than anywhere else in the country, she said. "To put that into perspective, more than half of the seniors in this province have an income that is less than a full-time salary on minimum wage, which is approximately $32,000," she said. "The percentage of seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador receiving [GIS] is concerning, as it certainly can be considered an indicator of poverty." Seniors' advocate says elderly are struggling and deserve $250 federal rebate cheque Lastly, Walsh said crimes against seniors have increased dramatically since 2019. The report found the number of criminal violations involving a senior victim rose from 332 in 2019 to 580 in 2023 — a 72 per cent increase. She hopes the report can become an annually released document to determine if the well-being of seniors is improving, noting this report was completed with one-time funding. The report has been delivered to each of Newfoundland and Labrador's MHAs, she said, and hopes to continue advocacy soon. "That's the next step, now. Really analyzing it and determining where do we intervene." Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Sign up for our daily headlines newsletter here . Click here to visit our landing page .

Ethan Taylor scores 21 as Air Force takes down Mercyhurst 82-48