By MIKE CATALINI CHATHAM, N.J. (AP) — That buzzing coming out of New Jersey? It’s unclear if it’s drones or something else, but for sure the nighttime sightings are producing tons of talk, a raft of conspiracy theories and craned necks looking skyward. Cropping up on local news and social media sites around Thanksgiving, the saga of the drones reported over New Jersey has reached incredible heights. This week seems to have begun a new, higher-profile chapter: Lawmakers are demanding (but so far not getting) explanations from federal and state authorities about what’s behind them. Gov. Phil Murphy wrote to President Joe Biden asking for answers. New Jersey’s new senator, Andy Kim, spent Thursday night on a drone hunt in rural northern New Jersey, and posted about it on X. But perhaps the most fantastic development is the dizzying proliferation of conspiracies — none of which has been confirmed or suggested by federal and state officials who say they’re looking into what’s happening. It has become shorthand to refer to the flying machines as drones, but there are questions about whether what people are seeing are unmanned aircraft or something else. Some theorize the drones came from an Iranian mothership. Others think they are the Secret Service making sure President-elect Donald Trump’s Bedminster property is secure. Others worry about China. The deep state. And on. In the face of uncertainty, people have done what they do in 2024: Create a social media group. The Facebook page, New Jersey Mystery Drones — let’s solve it , has nearly 44,000 members, up from 39,000 late Thursday. People are posting their photo and video sightings, and the online commenters take it from there. One video shows a whitish light flying in a darkened sky, and one commenter concludes it’s otherworldly. “Straight up orbs,” the person says. Others weigh in to say it’s a plane or maybe a satellite. Another group called for hunting the drones literally, shooting them down like turkeys. (Do not shoot at anything in the sky, experts warn.) Trisha Bushey, 48, of Lebanon Township, New Jersey, lives near Round Valley Reservoir where there have been numerous sightings. She said she first posted photos online last month wondering what the objects were and became convinced they were drones when she saw how they moved and when her son showed her on a flight tracking site that no planes were around. Now she’s glued to the Mystery Drones page, she said. “I find myself — instead of Christmas shopping or cleaning my house — checking it,” she said. She doesn’t buy what the governor said, that the drones aren’t a risk to public safety. Murphy told Biden on Friday that residents need answers. The federal Homeland Security Department and FBI also said in a joint statement they have no evidence that the sightings pose “a national security or public safety threat or have a foreign nexus.” “How can you say it’s not posing a threat if you don’t know what it is?” she said. “I think that’s why so many people are uneasy.” Then there’s the notion that people could misunderstand what they’re seeing. William Austin is the president of Warren County Community College, which has a drone technology degree program, and is coincidentally located in one of the sighting hotspots. Austin says he has looked at videos of purported drones and that airplanes are being misidentified as drones. He cited an optical effect called parallax, which is the apparent shift of an object when viewed from different perspectives. Austin encouraged people to download flight and drone tracker apps so they can better understand what they’re looking at. Nonetheless, people continue to come up with their own theories. “It represents the United States of America in 2024,” Austin said. “We’ve lost trust in our institutions, and we need it.” Federal officials echo Austin’s view that many of the sightings are piloted aircraft such as planes and helicopters being mistaken for drones, according to lawmakers and Murphy. That’s not really convincing for many, though, who are homing in on the sightings beyond just New Jersey and the East Coast, where others have reported seeing the objects. For Seph Divine, 34, another member of the drone hunting group who lives in Eugene, Oregon, it feels as if it’s up to citizen sleuths to solve the mystery. He said he tries to be a voice of reason, encouraging people to fact check their information, while also asking probing questions. “My main goal is I don’t want people to be caught up in the hysteria and I also want people to not just ignore it at the same time,” he said. “Whether or not it’s foreign military or some secret access program or something otherworldly, whatever it is, all I’m saying is it’s alarming that this is happening so suddenly and so consistently for hours at a time,” he added. Associated Press reporter Hallie Golden in Seattle contributed to this report.bmy88 login account register online 。

There’s good news and bad news about the latest east Los Angeles house listing: It’s a new Spanish-style home in an amazing neighborhood, but it may or may not have been the site of something sinister, which prompted the Morgan family to put it on the market in the first place. In Netflix’s latest dark comedy series three couples are vying to buy this Los Feliz home that harbors a mysterious past, digging up dirt on the owners in the process. Lydia (Lisa Kudrow) and Paul Morgan (Ray Romano) are empty nesters who are finally giving up his family home after their son Jacob died there three years earlier. Reeling from grief, the couple aren’t on great terms—something the potential buyers notice. Leslie and Sarah (Abbi Jacobson and Poppy Liu, respectively) take the cake for their amateur detective skills, sniffing out the fact that a death happened in the home via a lead on the Citizen app. JD and Margo (Luke Wilson and Linda Cardellini) are wealthy neighbors living across the street that wind up more involved in the crime than initially expected, while Dennis and Carla (O-T Fagbenle and Teyonah Parris) are newlyweds that aren’t even sure if the home is for them. In the season 1 finale “Sold,” everything comes to light. Lydia, Paul, and their daughter Emily have been living under the assumption that Emily accidentally fired the bullet that killed her brother, thinking he was a burglar. But it turns out that the fatal shot was fired by none other than Margo, their social climbing neighbor, whose real name is actually Luann. Margo, who had only married JD for his money, was having an affair with Jacob and the teen picked up a nasty theft habit as a way to dote on his older lover. When she tried to end things, he began to steal the gifted jewelry back. On the night of his death, she chased him back to his house, and shot him in an act of desperation. Lydia first exonerates Emily when she and Leslie read his autopsy report and figure out that the bullet casing does not match the family’s gun (something you’d think the Morgans would have investigated earlier, but we’ll let it slide). When she realizes that Margo was messing around with her son, Lydia marches over to confront her. We never see who lights the match—JD is also seen driving away gleefully—but soon the house is up in flames with Margo inside. Dennis and Carla’s somewhat unrelated arc finds them buying the plot of land where JD and Margo’s home once stood. Carla’s estranged billionaire father still hasn’t met his grandson, even though he’s the reason they had the money to buy it in the first place as Dennis secretly accepted his $5 million check behind Carla’s back (she believes the money is from a generous book advance). He texts Dennis calling him out for cashing the check but withholding his grandson. Dennis doesn’t respond. So who ends up getting the house? After JD and Margo’s offer is declined due to money issues and Carla and Dennis’s offer is rescinded when they find out about the murder, meddling couple Leslie and Sarah wind up getting their dream home. The women are ecstatic about their luck and even mention a promise they made to Lydia about watering her favorite mandarin tree, indicating they’re the spiritual successors to the Morgans. The closing moments of the episode provide a montage of happy endings for almost everyone else, too. JD’s struggling acting career is revived by an arc that looks like an episode of this universe’s . The Morgans finally feel like a family again, with Lydia and Emily performing a duet at an open mic while a flashing bulb in the lamp next to Paul indicates that Jacob is there in spirit. Even Margo looks like she’s escaped death’s clutches as she sips on a martini at the bar in a six month flash-forward. Half of her face is heavily scarred from the burns, but she doesn’t seem fazed as she cruises for a new husband. But her jig is up pretty quickly—Paul’s police officer nephew, Nate, places his badge on the bar before arresting her as Luann. There are barely any loose ends to tie up—Carla’s father and Margo’s jail sentence are hardly enough to warrant more episodes—so it’s hard to imagine returning for another season in this capacity. And with a convoluted story that included a nonsensical drug bust—and more attempted family murders in the home—there’s no reason to revisit this specific story again. But who’s to say it won’t get the treatment with a new cast and mystery house in season 2?

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When it comes to investing, the power of compounding dividends cannot be denied. Companies' ability to regularly increase their dividend requires growing free cash flow. I love to invest in companies with strong free cash flows. In today's video, I will look closely at the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF ( SCHD -0.45% ) and other dividend-focused ETFs to determine which ETF is set up to perform well heading into 2025. Watch this short video to learn more, consider subscribing to the channel, and check out the special offer in the link below. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Dec. 2, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 3, 2024.

KINGSTON, Ont. — Felipe Forteza went from delivering hits to making kicks for the Laval Rouge et Or this season. The linebacker-turned-kicker showed a veteran's poise with his boot on Saturday, kicking a Vanier Cup record six field goals to lift Laval to a 22-17 win over the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks at Richardson Stadium. "The defence did its job and the offence put me in the right position to do it," said Forteza, who was named game MVP. "So I'm stoked." Quarterback Arnaud Desjardins was 34 of 42 for 320 passing yards to help the Rouge et Or win their second Vanier Cup in three years and record 12th overall. It was the first loss of the year for the Golden Hawks, who last won a Canadian university football title in 2005. Laval set the early tone with some big defensive plays and Desjardins was in fine early form, completing his first 22 pass attempts. Forteza split the uprights five times in the first half as Laval took a 17-7 lead into the intermission. Forteza broke the record with his sixth field goal with 2:31 remaining. His only miss was a 32-yard attempt in the final minute. The Golden Hawks ran the ball out of the end zone but didn't threaten again. "We didn't score touchdowns but we moved the ball very well," said Laval coach Glen Constantin. "We flipped the field on these guys." Forteza did some part-time kicking in high school but this was his first season kicking field goals on a regular basis. The Rouge et Or coaching staff liked his powerful leg and helped him with the transition. "It was a bit heartbreaking for me because I like hitting people," Forteza said. "I like being intense and that job is really about being calm and trying to stay healthy." "I like the position," he added. "I like the pressure of it and I like the preparation. I like the hard work and being able to kick that (well) during a game." Laurier quarterback Taylor Elgersma, who won the Hec Crighton Trophy as most outstanding player this season, had a quiet opening quarter before settling in and throwing touchdown passes to Ryan Hughes and Jaxon Stebbings. Elgersma was 23 of 34 for 246 yards but was sacked five times. "Our game plan was just to be us and execute," he said. "Obviously we didn't do that well enough today." Laurier had an 8-0 record in the regular season and outscored its opposition 128-76 over its first three playoff wins. Laval entered at 10-1 overall (7-1, 3-0) and was coming off two close victories over the last two weeks. A near-capacity crowd at the 8,000-seat Queen's University venue had an even split of Laurier and Laval supporters. The weather co-operated after two days of showers in the area. It was cloudy and 8 C at kickoff. Desjardins marched the Rouge et Or deep into Laurier territory on Laval's first possession before settling for an 18-yard field goal by Forteza. Laval used a no-huddle offence in the early going with Desjardins frequently using dump passes to great effect. A 15-yarder from Forteza with 2:54 left in the first quarter made it 6-0. The potent Rouge et Or defence, which led U Sports with just 106 points allowed in the regular season, showed its form as Jordan Lessard forced a fumble from Elgersma that the Golden Hawks recovered. On the next play, Ndeki Garant-Doumambila walloped the Laurier pivot with a ferocious sack. "We know what it takes to get here and what it takes to win these games," he said. Laurier didn't record a first down until late in the first quarter. Laval's special-teams play was also on point. Forteza booted a 65-yard punt and the Rouge et Or coverage swarmed returner Tayshaun Jackson, forcing him down at the Laurier one-yard line. The Golden Hawks would concede a safety to make it 8-0. Forteza added to the lead at 7:01 with a 35-yard field goal. Jackson gave Laurier some life when he broke for a 51-yard run to the Laval five-yard line. Hughes took a shovel pass from Elgersma and sprinted for the corner of the end zone to put Laurier on the scoreboard with 4:57 left in the half. Forteza made a 32-yard field goal with 2:33 remaining. After a Jackson fumble, he added a 42-yard kick 24 seconds later to make it 17-7. The Golden Hawks came out with more jump in the third quarter. Elgersma found Ethan Jordan for a 45-yard reception to highlight a 93-yard drive capped by Stebbings' three-yard TD catch and a Dawson Hodge conversion. Laval took a 19-14 lead when Laurier conceded a safety to open the fourth quarter. Hodge made it a two-point game when he hit a 34-yard field goal with 8:26 left. A pivotal play came with 4:57 remaining when Laval's Loic Brodeur forced a fumble at midfield. He knocked the ball out of Elgersma's hands and Garant-Doumambila recovered. "We focused, we believed in it, and experience," Garant-Doumambila said. "That's what did it for us." The Golden Hawks fell to 2-4 in national championship game appearances while Laval improved to 12-2. The 2025 Vanier Cup will be played in Regina. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 23, 2024. Follow @GregoryStrongCP on X. Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press

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This week in fashion was filled with moments that we want to highlight. First, has launched his luxury athleisure line under his brand 741. Next, Pharrell has designed first soccer cleat, the Footprint Soccer Shoe. In exciting news, New York City-based designer Chuks Collins celebrated an upcoming collaboration with Lush Decor earlier in the week. Up next, Adidas welcomes 12 entrepreneurs of color to the 2024-2025 Community LAB cohort. Meanwhile, has launched his highly anticipated “Orange Label” T-shirts. Lastly, Off-White collaborates with Bstroy on a limited-edition sneaker. Keep scrolling to learn about the fashion happenings of the week. Louis Vuitton’s Footprint Soccer shoe, designed by Pharrell Williams, is a groundbreaking sneaker inspired by cleated boots from the world of field sports. Featuring a laced calf leather upper and a padded rubber outsole, the design incorporates Louis Vuitton’s signature details, including floral motifs from the Monogram and an interlinked LV logo. The sole’s stylized, five-toed footprint adds a unique touch. Once the shoe launches it will be available in the following bold hues: black, white, blue, red, and forest green. The outsole continues the hue emblazoned on the upper with lighter prints adding dimension. The LV Footprint Soccer will be available for pre-order on December 26 on and will be available in stores on January 2nd. Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics has unveiled the athleisure segment of his 741 brand, a luxury performance collection. Self-funded and fully designed by Brown, the line features hybrid pieces including puffer coats, hoodies, leggings, key accessories, and more. “This collection represents the intersection of luxury and performance,” Jaylen Brown shared in a statement. “It’s not just about looking good—it’s about feeling great and performing at your best. 741 is a reflection of who I am, both as an athlete and as someone who’s passionate about pushing boundaries, and I’m set to do this in both sports and fashion.” To shop pieces from Jaylen Brown’s debut luxury athleisure line head to . Pricing starts at $23. The collection will also be available through pop-up events and exclusive retail partnerships in the coming months. Adidas has announced the induction of 12 Black and Latino/a/e business owners into its 2024-2025 Community LAB cohort. This eight-month social accelerator program provides participants with $75,000 in grant funding and vital resources to promote equity in sports while growing their businesses. The initiative underscores Adidas’ commitment to driving meaningful change within underrepresented communities. This year, the program expanded to include entrepreneurs from Toronto and Houston alongside the original cities of Los Angeles, Atlanta, and New York. With Black Ambition joining as a new partner, along with returning collaborators Impact Hub, the program offers a tailored curriculum featuring mentorship, workshops, and strategic guidance. “Building strong partnerships with community leaders is key to transforming our collective vision into real-world progress,” shared Ayesha Martin, Senior Director of Adidas Purpose in a statement. Heron Preston has officially launched the highly anticipated “Orange Label” T-shirts under his L.E.D. Studio project. The orange labels were first designed in 2016 for a collaborative exhibition with the NYC Department of Sanitation. Fashion pieces from this collection, featuring the distinctive labels, were later showcased in 2021 exhibition, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Following the exhibit, these pieces were acquired by the museum as part of its permanent collection. Deadstock labels from were recently recovered from Heron’s storage and repurposed for the L.E.D Studio project. Only a limited number remain, and once they are exhausted, the project will officially conclude. These labels, printed on one side for the original 2016 collection, are used in their blank reverse state for this project, presenting them in their simplest form, a striking, solid orange label. The “Orange Label” T-shirts in black and white variations are currently available to purchase on for $100. Off-White continues its commitment to creativity by collaborating with Atlanta-born brand BStroy on a sneaker named “OUT OF OFFICE.” The design came about from an intimate exchange between Bstroy founders Dieter “Du” Grams and Brick Ownes and late founder Virgil Abloh, who all developed a simple yet innovative sketch featuring the pink arrow stretching along the sneaker’s body. The sneaker is available in two striking colorways: one featuring a silver-blue-green combination with black accents and a pink arrow, and the other drawing inspiration from the Porsche 911, with a sleek silver-black motif and the signature pink arrow. The sneaker is now available in select Off-White boutiques and online at . To celebrate his forthcoming home collection with Lush Decor, New York City designer Chuks Collins hosted a dinner alongside the beloved NYC designer Nicole Miller. The festivities took place at Meduza Mediterrania. “From the moment we met Chuks Collins, we knew our shared values and aesthetics would spark something extraordinary. His talent for bridging cultures—seamlessly blending African and Western influences—while championing sustainability and empowerment perfectly complements our mission to inspire and upliftThis collaboration is a testament to the power of shared vision to transform spaces and lives,” shared Paola Peretti, CEO of Lush Decor in a statement. Notable attendees included stylist Solange Franklin, actor Ryan Jamaal Swain, designer Teddy Von Ranson, and Lush Decor founder Jenny Jing Zhu, the brand’s CEO, Paola Peretti was also in attendance. The Lush Decor X Chuks Collins collection is set to debut in Spring 2025.

Wall Street stocks finished a lackluster week on a muted note Friday as concerns about rising Treasury bond yields competed with enthusiasm over artificial intelligence equities. Of the major indices, only the Nasdaq mustered a gain in Friday's session. The tech-rich index was also the only of the three leading US benchmarks to conclude the week higher. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Get the latest need-to-know information delivered to your inbox as it happens. Our flagship newsletter. Get our front page stories each morning as well as the latest updates each afternoon during the week + more in-depth weekend editions on Saturdays & Sundays.World reaches $300 bn climate finance deal at COP29When it comes to investing, the power of compounding dividends cannot be denied. Companies' ability to regularly increase their dividend requires growing free cash flow. I love to invest in companies with strong free cash flows. In today's video, I will look closely at the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF ( SCHD -0.45% ) and other dividend-focused ETFs to determine which ETF is set up to perform well heading into 2025. Watch this short video to learn more, consider subscribing to the channel, and check out the special offer in the link below. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Dec. 2, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 3, 2024.