The evidence against Zhong was overwhelming, with bank records, witness statements, and surveillance footage all pointing to her guilt. Despite initially denying the allegations, Zhong eventually confessed to accepting the bribes, citing financial struggles and pressure from parents as motivations for her actions.The announcement of the FIFA annual best eleven lineup has stirred up controversy once again this year, as three key positions have sparked heated debates among football fans worldwide. With the unveiling of the lineup featuring four players from Manchester City, the footballing world was left buzzing with opinions and conflicting views. Meanwhile, Real Madrid seemed to have a wry smile on their faces, likely feeling overlooked and unappreciated.After the 'Ball is coming too soon' sledge in the series opener at Perth, the banter between Mitchell Starc and Yashasvi Jaiswal continued amid a tense final day of the fourth Test match between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Monday (December 30). During the second session of play on the fifth day, Starc flipped the bails while talking towards his run-up in the middle of the over. However, Jaiswal immediately flipped them back to their original position. For those unversed, the bail-flip antics were started by Stuart Broad in the Ashes last year and is viewed as a superstition to bring luck to the bowling team and produce a wicket. Following the incident, Starc asked Jaiswal if he believed in superstitions. The 23-year-old Indian star replied 'I believe in myself, that is why I am here.' 'Then why change it back if you are not superstitious?,' Starc questioned Jaiswal. “I am just enjoying this moment in my life," the Indian star replied in an exchange that was heard on the stump mic and quickly went viral on social media. Watch here Talking about the match, Australia set India a target of 340. The visitors had a forgettable first session as they lost the wickets of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Virat Kohli for single-digit scores with just 33 runs on the board. Jaiswal has led India's comeback with his 12th 50+ score of 2024. The 22-year-old has put up a gritty partnership with India, evidently trying to save the game. Jaiswal is India's highest run-getter of the series, while Starc has had a memorable series so far with 16 wickets. Starc has dismissed Jaiswal thrice in the series, including a first-ball dismissal in Adelaide and a second-ball wicket at the Gabba. The series is currently level 1-1, with the final Test match scheduled to take place in Sydney from January 3. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Cricket, Sports and around the world.Breve biografía de Jimmy Carterfb7777.ph 。

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Set to host the Ravens on Christmas Day, the Houston Texans claimed wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers on Monday after Baltimore waived him last week. Thin at receiver behind star Nico Collins due to season-ending injuries to Stefon Diggs (torn ACL) and Tank Dell (torn ACL, dislocated kneecap), the Texans are hoping Johnson, 28, can provide depth at the position alongside Robert Woods, Xavier Hutchinson and John Metchie III. With the Ravens, Johnson reeled in just one catch for 6 yards and received a one-game suspension for what the team said was refusing to enter a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 1. Baltimore waived him on Friday. An unrestricted free agent after this season, Johnson is joining his fourth team this calendar year after he was traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers to Carolina in March and then moved from the Panthers to the Ravens in October. A third-round draft pick in 2019, Johnson had 30 receptions for 357 yards and three touchdowns in seven games (all starts) for the Panthers earlier this season. In six career seasons, the 2021 Pro Bowl selection has 422 receptions for 4,726 yards and 28 TDs for the Steelers (2019-23), Panthers and Ravens. --Field Level Media

Portuguese football veteran Nani recently made headlines in the local media after revealing that he had engaged in discussions with Primeira Liga giants Benfica and FC Porto before ultimately deciding to join Sporting CP. The decision to choose Sporting CP, the club where Nani began his professional career, has been praised by fans and pundits alike for its display of loyalty and emotional connection.

Robert C. Donnelly , Gonzaga University Former President Jimmy Carter, who died on Dec. 29, 2024, at age 100 at his home in Plains, Georgia, was a dark horse Democratic presidential candidate with little national recognition when he beat Republican incumbent Gerald Ford in 1976. The introspective former peanut farmer pledged a new era of honesty and forthrightness at home and abroad, a promise that resonated with voters eager for change following the Watergate scandal and the Vietnam War. His presidency, however, lasted only one term before Ronald Reagan defeated him. Since then, scholars have debated – and often maligned – Carter’s legacy, especially his foreign policy efforts that revolved around human rights. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . Critics have described Carter’s foreign policies as “ineffectual” and “hopelessly muddled ,” and their formulation demonstrated “weakness and indecision.” As a historian researching Carter’s foreign policy initiatives , I conclude his overseas policies were far more effective than critics have claimed. The criticism of Carter’s foreign policies seems particularly mistaken when it comes to the Cold War, a period defined by decades of hostility, mutual distrust and arms buildup after World War II between the U.S. and Russia, then known as the Soviet Union or Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). By the late 1970s, the Soviet Union’s economy and global influence were weakening. With the counsel of National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski, a Soviet expert , Carter exploited these weaknesses. During his presidency, Carter insisted nations provide basic freedoms for their people – a moral weapon against which repressive leaders could not defend. Carter soon openly criticized the Soviets for denying Russian Jews their basic civil rights , a violation of human rights protections outlined in the diplomatic agreement called the Helsinki Accords . Carter’s team underscored these violations in arms control talks. The CIA flooded the USSR with books and articles to incite human rights activism. And Carter publicly supported Russian dissidents – including pro-democracy activist Andrei Sakharov – who were fighting an ideological war against socialist leaders. Carter adviser Stuart Eizenstat argues that the administration attacked the Soviets “in their most vulnerable spot – mistreatment of their own citizens.” This proved effective in sparking Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev’s social and political reforms of the late 1980s, best known by the Russian word “glasnost ,” or “openness.” In December 1979, the Soviets invaded Afghanistan in response to the assassination of the Soviet-backed Afghan leader, Nur Mohammad Taraki. The invasion effectively ended an existing détente between the U.S. and USSR. Beginning in July 1979, the U.S. was providing advice and nonlethal supplies to the mujahideen rebelling against the Soviet-backed regime. After the invasion, National Security Advisor Brzezinski advised Carter to respond aggressively to it. So the CIA and U.S. allies delivered weapons to the mujahideen, a program later expanded under Reagan. Carter’s move effectively engaged the Soviets in a proxy war that began to bleed the Soviet Union. By providing the rebels with modern weapons, the U.S. was “giving to the USSR its Vietnam war,” according to Brzezinski : a progressively expensive war, a strain on the socialist economy and an erosion of their authority abroad. Carter also imposed an embargo on U.S. grain sales to the Soviets in 1980. Agriculture was the USSR’s greatest economic weakness since the 1960s. The country’s unfavorable weather and climate contributed to successive poor growing seasons, and their heavy industrial development left the agricultural sector underfunded . Economist Elizabeth Clayton concluded in 1985 that Carter’s embargo was effective in exacerbating this weakness. Census data compiled between 1959 and 1979 show that 54 million people were added to the Soviet population. Clayton estimates that 2 to 3 million more people were added in each subsequent year. The Soviets were overwhelmed by the population boom and struggled to feed their people. At the same time, Clayton found that monthly wages increased, which led to an increased demand for meat. But by 1985, there was a meat shortage in the USSR. Why? Carter’s grain embargo, although ended by Reagan in 1981, had a lasting impact on livestock feed that resulted in Russian farmers decreasing livestock production . The embargo also forced the Soviets to pay premium prices for grain from other countries, nearly 25 percent above market prices . For years, Soviet leaders promised better diets and health , but now their people had less food. The embargo battered a weak socialist economy and created another layer of instability for the growing population. In 1980, Carter pushed further to punish the Soviets. He convinced the U.S. Olympic Committee to refrain from competing in the upcoming Moscow Olympics while the Soviets repressed their people and occupied Afghanistan. Carter not only promoted a boycott, but he also embargoed U.S. technology and other goods needed to produce the Olympics. He also stopped NBC from paying the final US$20 million owed to the USSR to broadcast the Olympics. China, Germany, Canada and Japan – superpowers of sport – also participated in the boycott. Historian Allen Guttmann said, “The USSR lost a significant amount of international legitimacy on the Olympic question.” Dissidents relayed to Carter that the boycott was another jab at Soviet leadership. And in America, public opinion supported Carter’s bold move – 73% of Americans favored the boycott . In his 1980 State of the Union address, Carter revealed an aggressive Cold War military plan. He declared a “ Carter doctrine ,” which said that the Soviets’ attempt to gain control of Afghanistan, and possibly the region, was regarded as a threat to U.S. interests. And Carter was prepared to meet the threat with “ military force .” Carter also announced in his speech a five-year spending initiative to modernize and strengthen the military because he recognized the post-Vietnam military cuts weakened the U.S. against the USSR. Ronald Reagan argued during the 1980 presidential campaign that, “Jimmy Carter risks our national security – our credibility – and damages American purposes by sending timid and even contradictory signals to the Soviet Union.” Carter’s policy was based on “weakness and illusion” and should be replaced “with one founded on improved military strength,” Reagan criticized. In 1985, however, President Reagan publicly acknowledged that his predecessor demonstrated great timing in modernizing and strengthening the nation’s forces, which further increased economic and diplomatic pressure on the Soviets. Reagan admitted that he felt “very bad” for misstating Carter’s policies and record on defense. Carter is most lauded today for his post-presidency activism , public service and defending human rights. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for such efforts. But that praise leaves out a significant portion of Carter’s presidential accomplishments. His foreign policy, emphasizing human rights, was a key instrument in dismantling the power of the Soviet Union. This is an updated version of a story that was originally published on May 2, 2019. Robert C. Donnelly , Associate Professor of History, Gonzaga University This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Want stories like this delivered straight to your inbox?Stay informed. Stay ahead. Subscribe to InqMORNINGIn a crucial match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and a top-ranked opponent, controversy erupted when Wolves defender Willy Boly appeared to foul opposition forward Bailey inside the penalty area. The incident saw Bailey go down after a clear contact on his foot, sparking outrage among fans and pundits alike. Despite the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) being called into play to review the situation, the main referee ultimately decided against awarding a penalty, leaving both teams and spectators in disbelief.India News | Gujarat Regional Science Centers Empowering Young Minds for Future of Science

In less than a couple of days 2024 will wrap its course and a new year will come knocking with its own set catalogue of movies and shows. Incidentally, for the Indian OTT landscape, this year was quite eventful with a number of good new releases and sequels to popular ones going on air. However, it is likely for one to have either missed or skipped any one of such great releases amid the everyday hustle-bustle. To help you get caught up with all the best Indian web series and TV shows this year, here is a recap list along with details of where to find them streaming: 1. Murder In Mahim (Jio Cinema) Police officer Shivajirao Jende and retired journalist Peter Fernandes team up to solve a murder in Mumbai. During their investigation, they uncover deep secrets of greed, despair, and longing. As they dig deeper, they also face the unresolved issues of their broken friendship. Starring Vijay Raaz, Ashutosh Rana, and Shivani Raghuvanshi. 2. Killer Soup (Netflix) A home chef, struggling to make ends meet, comes up with a sinister plan to swap her husband, Prabhakar, with her lover, Umesh, who is a squint-eyed doppelganger of Prabhakar. Starring Konkona Sen Sharma and Manoj Bajpayee 3. 1000 Babies (Disney+ Hotstar) In this gripping crime thriller, a retired nurse with dark secrets begins a deadly game, leaving the police racing to solve a twisted murder spree. With cryptic letters and clues, CI Aji Kurian and his team must uncover how a thousand babies fit into the chaos. Starring Neena Gupta as the enigmatic Sarah Ouseph ALSO READ: Singham Again vs Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3: After theatrical clash, Kartik Aaryan and Ajay Devgn set for OTT fight 4. Bandish Bandits Season 2 (Prime Video) Radhe Rathod takes on the challenge of leading the Rathod Gharana, balancing traditional Hindustani classical music with modern trends. Tamanna’s fame tests their bond, amid reality show drama and intense competition. Starring Sheeba Chaddha, Atul Kulkarni, Rajesh Tailang, Kunaal Roy Kapur, and Divya Dutta 5. Big Girls Don’t Cry (Prime Video) Set in an all-girls boarding school, this coming-of-age drama follows young women navigating adolescence, love, heartbreak, friendships, and dreams, while challenging societal rules. It’s a blend of rebellion and inspiration. Starring Pooja Bhatt, Mukul Chadda, Raima Sen, Zoya Hussain, and Avantika Vandanapu 6. Brinda (Sony LIV) In this gripping crime thriller, SI K. Brinda tackles deep corruption and societal issues, uncovering shocking secrets. As she pursues justice and grapples with personal dilemmas, the lines between right and wrong blur. Featuring Indrajith Sukumaran, Ravindra Vijay, and Aamani 7. Call Me Bae (Prime Video) Plot: When fashionista Bella ‘Bae’ Chowdhary gets disowned by her wealthy family after a scandal, she moves to Mumbai. Bae embarks on a journey of self-discovery, navigating life without her luxury lifestyle. Expect awkward jobs, unexpected love, and personal growth. Starring Ananya Panday 8. Citadel: Honey Bunny (Prime Video) Set in the Citadel universe, this spy action thriller follows Honey (Samantha Ruth Prabhu), a struggling actress, who gets involved in espionage due to her relationship with Bunny (Varun Dhawan), a stuntman. Years later, they must protect their daughter from danger. Starring Kay Kay Menon, Varun Dhawan, Samanta Ruth Prabhu 9. Freedom at Midnight (Sony LIV) This historical drama delves into India's 1947 partition, featuring Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel, and Muhammad Ali Jinnah. It showcases political power plays, emotional turmoil, and pivotal decisions. The series highlights the high-stakes diplomacy, revolution, and heartbreak that went beyond textbook history. Starring Siddhant Gupta, Chirag Vohra ALSO READ: Singham Again to Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3: Top 10 OTT releases this week on Netflix, Jio Cinema, Amazon Prime, & More 10. Gyaarah Gyaarah (Zee5) This fantasy thriller spans three timelines—1990, 2001, and 2016—where police inspector Yug Arya (Raghav Juyal) receives mysterious messages from Shaurya Anthwal (Dhairya Karwa) through an old walkie-talkie. These time-bending transmissions help solve cold cases and uncover hidden secrets, all at precisely 11:11 PM. Starring Kritika Kamra, Gautami Kapoor, Harsh Chhaya, and Nitesh Pandey 11. Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (Netflix) In pre-independence India, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's grandiose drama explores Lahore’s Heera Mandi, intertwining love, betrayal, and ambition. Follow Mallikajaan, Fareedan, Bibbojaan, and Lajjo as they navigate power, politics, and societal expectations. Starring Sanjeeda Sheikh, Sharmin Segal, Taha Shah Badussha, Fardeen Khan, and Naseeruddin Shah 12. IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack (Netflix) This intense limited series dramatizes the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814, showcasing the tense seven-day hostage crisis. The hijackers, linked to Al-Qaeda, demand terrorist releases in exchange for passenger lives. Starring Vijay Varma, Naseeruddin Shah, Dia Mirza, Amrita Puri, and Pankaj Kapur. 13. Indian Police Force (Prime Video) In this thrilling cop drama, DCP Kabir Malik and Joint CP Vikram Bakshi confront bomb blasts in Delhi on Police Raising Day. It's not just about stopping terrorists; they also battle corruption, politics, and a vengeful villain, Zarar. Special Cell Chief Tara Shetty adds to the intensity. Directed by Rohit Shetty and starring Sidharth Malhotra, Shilpa Shetty 14. Inspector Rishi (Prime Video) Inspector Rishi Nandhan investigates mysterious murders in a mountain village. With his team, sub-inspectors Ayyanar and Chitra, he finds a link to Vanaratchi, a mythical forest spirit. As supernatural events unfold, Rishi’s skepticism is tested. Starring Naveen Chandra, Malini Jeevarathnam ALSO READ: 8 action-drama movies like ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ to binge on Netflix, Prime Video & other Indian OTTs 15. Kota Factory Season 3 (Netflix) Vaibhav Pandey and his friends continue to face pre-exam stress in Kota, India, with the IIT-JEE exams approaching. This season delves into the students' mental struggles and Jeetu Bhaiya’s emotional challenges after losing a student. Starring Ranjan Raj, Alam Khan, Revathi Pillai, and Ahsaas Channa. 16. Manvat Murders (Sony LIV) Set in 1970s Maharashtra, this crime drama centers on the murder of seven women, plunging the village of Manvat into fear. Ramakant Kulkarni (Ashutosh Gowariker), a determined officer, uncovers a web of superstition, ritual killings, and blurred lines between myth and reality. 17. Mirzapur Season 3 (Prime Video) Guddu Pandit and Golu Gupta navigate new enemies and underworld politics in this crime-filled series. Kaleen Bhaiya plans his return, seeking revenge after Munna’s death. The series is packed with power, drama, and bloodshed. Starring Rasika Dugal, Vijay Varma, Priyanshu Painyuli, and Anjum Sharma. 18. Mismatched Season 3 (Netflix) Dimple Ahuja (Prajakta Koli) and Rishi Singh Shekhawat (Rohit Saraf) navigate their lovable, complicated relationship with more heart and awkward moments. They balance dreams, relationship drama, and life’s hiccups, learning that trust, patience, and comedy are key. 19. Panchayat Season 3 (Prime Video) Abhishek Tripathi (Jitendra Kumar), the village secretary in Phulera, Uttar Pradesh, must decide whether to help the villagers with their dramas or pursue his dreams. With Panchayat elections approaching, new characters add to his challenges. Starring Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, and Chandan Roy. 20. Poacher (Prime Video) This thrilling crime drama focuses on Neel Banerjee, a Kerala Forest Department officer, as he teams up with quirky characters to dismantle an intricate poaching network. Expect suspense, wildlife drama, twists, and a dash of humour with characters like Mala, and Alan. Starring Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Nimisha Sajayan ALSO READ: 6 Movies With ‘Most Amazing Yet Crazy’ Female Characters 21. Bad Cop (Disney+ Hotstar) Karan, a dedicated cop, confronts the formidable villain Kazbe while juggling his dangerous mission and personal relationship challenges. Starring Gulshan Devaiah, Anurag Kashyap , Harleen Sethi

As Beverley begins his recovery process and works towards full health, the Clippers will need to remain focused and resilient in his absence. The team's chemistry and cohesion will be tested during this challenging period, but with the collective effort and determination of the entire roster, they will look to weather the storm and emerge stronger on the other side.The Timberwolves have managed to tame a difficult portion of the schedule with three straight victories that have come in varying forms. But one thing has been consistent throughout: Drama. Minnesota rallied in the fourth, then held on for dear life in the closing seconds of Sunday’s 112-110 victory over the San Antonio Spurs at Target Center. The Wolves’ last three wins have come by a combined nine points. San Antonio had the ball, down two with 13 seconds to play, but Jeremy Sochan’s 3-point attempt at the horn fell woefully short. After another stiflingly slow start — the Wolves trailed 21-10 at one point in the opening frame — the bench unit again breathed life into the operation with pace and intensity. Minnesota blitzed the Spurs 32-12 in the second quarter to take a 12-point advantage into halftime. San Antonio responded, though, taking an eight-point advantage early in the fourth quarter. But, for the third straight game, Minnesota was able to generate decent offense down the stretch to close a game out. It was largely done with defense down the stretch Sunday, as Minnesota induced a number of 3-point misses from Victor Wembanyama down the stretch. Wembanyama finished with 34 points and eight rebounds but also missed a critical free throw that would’ve tied the game with 18 seconds to play. Donte DiVincenzo continued his recent stretch of success. He followed up Friday’s 22-point showing in Houston by scoring 25 points Sunday. As he stood on the floor for a postgame, television interview, Target Center erupted into a “Donte!” chat. He smiled. A rough start now seems to be firmly played in his rearview mirror. “It’s special,” the wing noted.