g wow First downs and second guesses: It feels like the last time I went to a bowl game, Bob Devaney and Bear Bryant were flipping a coin to see who would go to the Orange and Sugar Bowls. All signs point to the Nebraska-Iowa winner on Friday heading to the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla. That’s the bowl speculation. Man, I’ve missed it. The ReliaQuest is the former Outback Bowl, which has never had Nebraska. I always heard that the Outback Bowl served steaks in the press box. These guys will make sure your laptop doesn’t get hacked. It’s a good matchup, with the Big Ten going against the SEC. Which is why Music City would be my preference for a spot if NU doesn’t win on Friday. Some of the potential SEC teams I’ve seen in Nashville are LSU, Oklahoma, Missouri, Ole Miss and Texas A&M. The Huskers against any of them would be a dream matchup. Of course, the last bowl game Nebraska played in was the Music City Bowl, losing to Tennessee in 2016. My memory of that week was hitting the music honky-tonks on Broadway Street and realizing that none of them had TV’s. You were there to listen to music. What a concept. I’ll be happy with any bowl. First-time-in-a-long time bowlers can’t be choosers. Nebraska’s name pops up in several different bowl projections. There’s the Pinstripe Bowl (USA Today) vs. Pitt and vs. Georgia Tech (ESPN), the Duke’s Bowl in Charlotte vs. Syracuse (Action Network) and vs. Georgia Tech (ESPN), Nebraska vs. Texas Tech in the Rate (Phoenix) Bowl and in the Music City Bowl vs. LSU (247Sports). The Huskers will be happy to play in any of them. A good thing about the Duke’s is a Jan. 3 date. But that might be an awkward fit with coach Matt Rhule heading back to the city and stadium where he was fired two years ago. That storyline would dominate the week. Whatever happens, perfect. It’s just nice to be speculating again. I have to admit, the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl looks intriguing. Is there a trophy? One day, someone very smart will come up with an NIL Bowl, which will pay the players involved. That’s sort of what Creighton is doing this week, participating in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas. The tourney will put $1 million into the CU Bird Club collective. Meanwhile, Coach Greg McDermott will earn his money this week and beyond, until point guard Steven Ashworth recovers fully from an ankle injury suffered against Nebraska. Wonder if Mac will have a committee approach to running the offense, including Pop Isaacs and freshman Ty Davis. Fred Hoiberg said on Monday that he has used “tough coaching” with his team twice in the last week — the day after the loss to St. Mary’s and again on Sunday to make sure his Huskers have come down from their win over Creighton. When a coach gets on his team like that, he knows they can handle it. That’s interesting because a good portion of this year’s NU team is new. Hoiberg is obviously going after an older, tougher-mindset kind of player in the portal. It works. Wow, how cool will it be to have Lindsay Krause, Kendra Wait and Ally Batenhorst all on the Omaha Supernovas this season? And Merritt Beason, the No. 1 overall pick to Atlanta in the Pro Volleyball Federation Draft, and Norah Sis, the overall No. 3 pick to Orlando, coming back to Omaha to play. I wonder how John Cook and Kirsten Bernthal Booth feel about having a pro draft in the middle of the season, with the NCAA tournament next week? I’m guessing the players will be focused. But what if the NFL Draft was now? And the NBA Draft was in February? All the talk this season about Nebraska Class A football being in trouble, and yet I couldn’t wait for the Westside-Millard South game on Monday night. It seems to me that there have always been two or three teams better than everyone else. When I arrived here in 1991, it was Omaha Creighton Prep and Lincoln Southeast. Then it was Prep and Millard North. And Millard West. And Omaha North. Westside. Gretna. The difference is the disparity between the top and the middle of Class A is now widening. You see more blowout games. You didn’t used to see those. The transfer issue is a factor, sure. So is OPS shutting down in 2020. And some new schools in districts where the population (and talent) in the district split into different schools. Based on conversations with several coaches, I would add specialization to the list. A lot of football programs have lost kids to playing other sports, like baseball and basketball, full-time. I still love the Friday Night lights, the marching bands, the student sections, all that. And, marquee matchups at state. There’s still a lot of good things going on. Should there be a Nebraska-Creighton basketball traveling trophy? I can’t think of one. But the teams should wear blue and red every year. Get local news delivered to your inbox!The economy enters 2025 in reasonably good shape, with a low unemployment rate, modest inflation, a trend toward declining interest rates and strong corporate profit growth that has been giving the stock market a lift. It's thus not a bad backdrop for getting a fresh start on improving your finances. Here are some trends, issues and tips to mind in coming weeks: Choose a savings resolution, and stick to it New Year's resolutions can provide the motivation to improve your financial situation in many ways, such as building up your retirement plan, reviewing your insurance policies or getting started (or updating) an estate plan. However, the resolution most Americans are focusing on heading into 2025 is more basic: Sock more money into emergency savings. You can hold money in various forms from a money-market mutual fund to laddered bank certificates of deposit (those coming due in intervals such as every three months). Capitalize on high interest rates: Best current CD rates The idea is to have enough liquid cash to meet big unexpected expenses while earning at least a modest yield in the meantime. In a Fidelity Investments surve y, 72% of respondents said they suffered a notable financial setback this year, with nearly half having to dip into their emergency funds to pay for it. It’s thus no surprise that 79% of respondents hope to build up their cash reserves, 38% worry about unexpected expenses and 20% say another surprise could set them back in 2025. Women, more than men, said they didn’t have an emergency fund to dip into, but 80% of them resolved to build one in 2025. Get relief from a consumer-friendly banking rule A new rule that could help some of the most hard-pressed consumers is one that mandates lower overdraft fees at banks . The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in December issued a final rule that it said will cut typical overdraft fees from $35 per transaction to $5, saving an average of $225 annually for the 23 million or so households that pay such charges. Bank critics contend the charges hit lower-income people hard. Overdraft fees are “a form of predatory lending that exacerbates wealth disparities and racial inequalities,” said Carla Sanchez-Adams, senior attorney at the National Consumer Law Center, in a statement. Some banks including Capital One, Citibank and Ally Bank already have eliminated these fees. Consumer advocates hail the new rule but caution that it faces the risk of being overturned by Congress. That, they say, could come with simple majority votes in the Senate and House, with limited debate. Get a jump on tax season, and use free filing services The IRS is suggesting several steps that can be taken soon for people hoping to get a jump on the filing season for 2024 tax returns. These include gathering and organizing tax records, making an estimated fourth-quarter quarterly payment (if required) by Jan. 15, 2025, and opening an IRS Online Account. Income brackets, deductions and other tax aspects have changed a bit owing to inflation adjustments . The IRS last year piloted a no-cost, easy-to-use Direct File system in 12 states. It’s designed for taxpayers with relatively simple situations. The IRS plans to expand access this filing season to 12 more states including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, North Carolina and Oregon. That sets up a potentially confusing situation where residents of roughly half the country will be eligible, while the other half won't have access. Keep an eye on the favorable corporate-profit trend Baring a last-second collapse, the stock market will finish 2024 with its second consecutive annual gain of more than 20%. Rising corporate profits or earnings have been the key catalyst, and the picture might improve in the coming year. If you're an investor, that's a favorable sign. Earnings for stocks in the Standard & Poor's 500 index likely will finish up 7.4% for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. That's according to Sheraz Mian, who as research director at Zacks Investment Research tracks what investment analysts forecast for the companies they follow. Earnings growth could accelerate to 10.9% in the first quarter of 2025, 12.5% in the second and 11.3% in the third, he said. Tech stocks account for a big chunk of the profit gains, led by the "Magnificent 7" of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla, and supported by trends including artificial intelligence, advanced computing and robotics. Will 2025 witness a slowdown here? Not necessarily, as tech is "among the few sectors whose earnings outlook is steadily improving," Mian said. Give yourself a financial de-clutter check Inflation was a big story this year and will continue to make headlines in 2025. If you're feeling the pinch, it might be time to conduct a thorough review of your spending habits. Take a close look at the many monthly or quarterly expenses that you routinely pay without thinking much about them. “Audit your spending habits,” suggested John Pharr, a certified public accountant in Florida. “So often we spend money mindlessly with little planning or on things that don’t serve us well.” Auto, home and other types of insurance are a case in point. Review your coverage with an eye on making sure you have an appropriate amount of coverage and suitable deductibles. It might be time to shop around for better deals. Other expenses that we sometimes view as “needs” really are “wants” that could be trimmed. Pharr cites subscriptions for streaming platforms, gym memberships, meal deliveries and cell phone and cable-TV services. “Sometimes rates keep rising and we just keep paying without checking into other options,” he said. Reach the writer at russ.wiles@arizonarepublic.com.Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Fans of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! have made a complaint about the so-called ‘treats’ that this year’s celebs have earned so far. In tonight’s episode, the campmates celebrated Maura Higgins ’ 34th birthday and were hoping for a cake, but instead were rewarded with a very small pile of crisps. Tulisa and Melvin Odoom completed a challenge finding rubber ducks individually numbered in a river. They were then tasked to add up the numbers, which they did successfully - thanks to Tulisa's maths skills. The pair then headed to Kev's Wallaby Whips where they were rewarded with crisps. But fans weren’t convinced it was a worthy treat for the very hungry celebrities realising they were earning just two crisps each. As the campmates relished their two crisps, one fan wrote on social meida: “The treats have been SHOCKING this year tbh #ImACeleb ”. Another added: “Two Pringles would nowhere near be enough #ImACeleb #ImACelebrity”. A third wrote: “Ready salted Pringles rather just eat rice and beans #imacelebrity2024 #ImACeleb ”. Another viewer said: “nah they should’ve had some cake for maura.. it’s her 30th. not pringles #ImACeleb ”. And another simply added: “Measly amount of crisps #ImACeleb ”. It’s not the first time the stars have paid a visit to Kev's Wallaby Whips, the stars have previously won a plate of boiled sweets, and were gifted with marshmallows. The celebrities have been struggling with a lack of food, but luckily were well fed in tonight’s episode (Monday 25 November) after Dean McCullough won ten out of 12 stars. Dean faced his sixth trial which was called the Jack and the Screamstalk where he had to put his hand in various hell holes that contained the likes of green ants, cockroaches, giant mealworms and spiders to collect each star. Dean managed to grab ten but fell off before he got a chance to get the last two. At the very end of the episode, the campmates headed out for an unexpected group trial to the Fright Bus. Each celebrity could win a piece of luggage each from the luggage rack, described to contain holiday essentials, and even a tasty treat. Poor Maura, who had been celebrating her birthday , realised that as she was at the back of the bus, she needed to endure the entire journey and have to stay on the longest. The outcome of that trial will be revealed in tomorrow night’s episode (Tuesday 26 November).

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NoneRED WING, Minn. — The Red Wing couple accused of extensive abuse of their four children both received a four-year prison sentence during their sentencing hearings on Friday afternoon, Dec. 13, at the Goodhue County Justice Center. Benjamin Taylor Cotton, 41, and Christina Ann Cotton, 38, were charged with two counts of child torture, seven counts of neglect and four counts of malicious punishment of a child, all felonies. The couple was also charged with an additional three gross misdemeanor counts of malicious punishment of a child. ADVERTISEMENT Both entered a guilty plea for one count of child torture on Sept. 4. In exchange for their pleas, the court agreed to cap the prison sentences at 48 months and dismiss the remaining charges. District Judge Douglas Bayley sentenced the couple separately, with Christina appearing first. She received four years, with 32 months in prison and 16 months on supervised probation. Benjamin’s sentencing hearing followed, with Bayley ordering him to the same four-year sentence. The state first called up Alyssa Link, a social worker assigned to the case, to read three victim impact statements. The first statement was submitted by one of the children’s therapists. She detailed instances of abuse that were reported to her, including verbal manipulation. “She cannot recall any of her own memories other than the abusive ones,” the therapist wrote. Statements written by the children questioned why their parents tortured them and asked the judge to "please lock them into prison until they are old.” Goodhue County attorney Erin Keuster argued for the court to impose the presumptive guideline sentence of four years. Anything less, Keuster said, would “unduly depreciate the devastating harm done to the Cotton children.” ADVERTISEMENT Keuster told the court that the investigation revealed that three of the four children were caged for at least half of their lives. While in the cage, the children were unable to stand up, use the restroom or have access to water. One child began being caged daily when he was 18 months old. She described the parents' actions as “cold-blooded and cruel.” “A cage will always be a cage no matter how beautiful, no matter how safe a torturer claims that it is,” she said. Charles Clas, Christina’s attorney, argued for a probationary sentence. He said the court needs to take into account the work she has done over the last two years when the Child in Need of Protection or Services (CHIPS) investigation began. Christina has participated in therapy and other programs, Clas said. If she were to receive probation, she would continue her treatment with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, a psychotherapy technique. “The most important guide to remorse is pleading (guilty) and what you will hear from Mrs. Cotton today,” Clas said. Through sobs, Christina told the court that she takes full responsibility for making her children feel “punished, powerless and helpless.” “Keeping my children in the cages would not have been possible without me,” she said. “I wanna be a better person, your honor. I don’t wanna be the person that hurts my kids.” ADVERTISEMENT Hannah Martin, Benjamin’s attorney, argued for probation as well. With therapy, she said Benjamin has said there was abuse within their marriage. Martin said Christina would physically assault Benjamin and manipulate him to torture to the children. While there’s no treatment for those who torture children, Martin argued, there is treatment for Benjamin’s underlying mental health issues. “I do not believe that Mr. Cotton would have committed this crime with any other partner,” Martin said. In court, Benjamin became emotional when apologizing to his children. “I hope they can overcome this, and turn into strong, healthy adults despite what I’ve done,” Benjamin said. Judge Bayley told Christina and Benjamin that while he sees their remorse, it does not change the severity of their abuse. The severity of the case outweighed the attorney’s cases for probation, he said. Bayley denied both requests for downward dispositional departure. ADVERTISEMENT “There has to be a penalty for committing child torture,” Bayley said. The couple's criminal complaints allege they would routinely hold their young children in locked cages for 13 to 14 hours a day, beat them with a belt and withhold food and access to a bathroom, according to the couple's criminal complaint. The Goodhue County Health and Human Services began investigating the couple last year following a report that they were keeping a 5-year-old locked up in a wooden "cage" and subjecting the child to extreme forms of punishment, along with three other children in the home, ages 9, 7 and 2. The report stated the mother suffered from mental health issues. A social worker and a Red Wing Police Department investigator found three of the children locked in various homemade cages during an Aug. 18, 2022, inspection of the couple's Red Wing home, the complaint said. The mother, Christina Cotton, told the investigators the children were locked up for their own safety, according to the complaint. Inside one of the home's bedrooms, investigators found the 2-year-old inside a playpen with a "dog gate" tied to the top, making it impossible for the child to get out, the complaint said. Next to the playpen, the 7-year-old and 5-year-old were found in a bunk bed designed for small children that was converted into a cage by the placement of a wooden door and slats that the children could look through but not get out, court documents allege. The door also had a sliding metal lock. The height of the cage did not allow either child to fully stand up. ADVERTISEMENT The 9-year-old was found in the home's basement and was not caged or confined. Investigators found a "puke bowl" in one of the cages and it was discovered that the children were not allowed to go to the bathroom once they were put to bed in the cages. After a police officer told the mother that it was not acceptable to lock her children up, she said she did it to prevent them dying. She added the children were only locked up at night and they were still in their cages because she had slept in. The children had been kept in their cages for 13 hours that day. Further investigation found the 2-year-old had a soiled diaper that was duct taped to the child's skin, and the other children were found to have extensive bruising on their bodies that appeared consistent with being struck by an object. One of the children told a social worker that he is spanked with a black belt if he does not do his chores, according to court documents. "He stated that his dad hits him 'hard' but that his mom 'hits him really, really hard,'" part of the criminal complaint reads. Additional investigation found pictures that showed extensive bruising of the 9-year-old that the child had taken with a cell phone the day before the home inspection, the complaint said. ADVERTISEMENT All four children were evaluated by medical staff at the Midwest Children's Resource Center at Children's Hospital in St. Paul. A licensed psychologist determined that this abuse goes well beyond what is typically viewed as physical and emotional abuse and could fit into a category of abuse called "intrafamilial child torture."

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‘A bad move from every angle’ says economist Damien King regarding PM’s GCT cut on electricitySeventy-seven Democrats in the House of Representatives signed a letter Thursday accusing Israel of violating human rights law, disagreeing with the Biden-Harris administration and potentially triggering an arms embargo on Israel. The signatories to the letter include well-known left-wing Jewish Democrats, such as Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Sara Jacobs (D-CA). The latter is romantically involved with former Democratic congressional candidate and former Obama administration official Ammar Campa-Najjar , who is the grandson of a notorious Palestinian terrorist. The letter claims to support Israel’s right to self-defense, then undermines that claim by arguing that Israel is not complying with international human rights law and humanitarian law, which would mean that the U.S. would have to cut off arms sales to the Jewish state, even as it faces a war on several fronts against terrorists and the Iranian regime. The Jewish News Syndicate elaborated : While the letter does not make an explicit request to halt aid, it references the statute requiring the administration to cut off arms sales to countries that block delivery of humanitarian aid, and accuses Israel of deliberately restricting aid. ... The letter asks the administration to create a full assessment of Israel’s compliance with U.S. arms sales laws, saying that their concerns “remain urgent and largely unresolved, including arbitrary restrictions on humanitarian aid and insufficient delivery routes, among others.” ... The letter was led by Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO), Madeleine Dean (D-PA) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA). The effort is backed by the left-wing, George Soros-funded J Street group, which often opposes Israel in Congress. Joel B. Pollak is Senior Editor-at-Large at Breitbart News and the host of Breitbart News Sunday on Sirius XM Patriot on Sunday evenings from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET (4 p.m. to 7 p.m. PT). He is the author of the recent e-book, Neither Free nor Fair: The 2020 U.S. Presidential Election . His recent book, RED NOVEMBER , tells the story of the 2020 Democratic presidential primary from a conservative perspective. He is a winner of the 2018 Robert Novak Journalism Alumni Fellowship. Follow him on Twitter at @joelpollak .

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HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS HOLDING COMPANY DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDENDTo win elections, every party goes a-hunting for new supporters. No prey is too small or insignificant - Shani devotees, dog parents, left-handed jugglers, they're all fair game. With Delhi assembly polls looming, AAP has taken this strategy to heart. ET Year-end Special Reads What kept India's stock market investors on toes in 2024? India's car race: How far EVs went in 2024 Investing in 2025: Six wealth management trends to watch out for After wooing women voters with cash transfers like every other swayamvar party, it's now flexing its way into the trendy world of health and fitness. Last week, wrestlers and bodybuilders joined the party, with Arvind Kejriwal announcing that more grapplers are likely to sign up. So, when it comes to politics, strength in numbers also means a good number of strong men. The AAP convenor proclaimed that this akhada association will 'not only strengthen the outfit but also align it with health and fitness issues'. Watch out for future rallies featuring squats and push-ups as campaign moves. Is a protein shake subsidy scheme in the works? This is hardly the first time politicians have ventured into the wrestling ring. Mulayam Singh Yadav was first spotted by a Praja Socialist Party leader in 1962 at a wrestling bout and was roped into the rough and tumble of politics. Mufflerman is unlikely to follow the former UP CM's footsteps into the akhada ring. But Kejriwal is gearing up to wrestle his way to another term for AAP. Just don't expect him to trade his sweater for a singlet anytime soon.NEW YORK , Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with market evolution powered by AI - The global phone case market size is estimated to grow by USD 13.9 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 6.76% during the forecast period. Growth in penetration of smart mobile phones is driving market growth, with a trend towards growing penetration of e-commerce vendors in tier II and tier III cities. However, lack of universal standards poses a challenge. Key market players include Ai Paiqi Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., Apple Inc., Case Mate Inc., CG Mobile, Cygnett, Element Case Inc., Fommy.com, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd., Moshi Corp., Otter Products LLC, Pelican Products Inc., Poetic Cases Inc., Rearth Inc., Reiko Wireless Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Spigen Inc., Urban Armor Gear LLC, Vinci Brands LLC, XtremeGuard, and ZAGG Inc.. AI-Powered Market Evolution Insights. Our comprehensive market report ready with the latest trends, growth opportunities, and strategic analysis- View Free Sample Report PDF Key Market Trends Fueling Growth The e-commerce sector in developing economies, including India , has witnessed remarkable growth, particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. This expansion is driven by major players bringing online shopping experiences to semi-urban and rural areas. Previously, urban residents enjoyed the privilege of purchasing branded items and advanced gadgets. However, with the convenience of numerous online stores, consumers in these areas are adopting online shopping trends. The global e-commerce market, including India , is projected to reach a valuation of USUSD 300 billion by 2030, according to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF). The COVID-19 pandemic has further fueled this growth, as consumers opt for contactless delivery, home deliveries, and discounts, making shopping more accessible and convenient. With an increasing number of Internet users in rural India , as per the Internet and Mobile Association of India and Nielsen, the demand for phone cases and other accessories via online distribution channels is expected to rise significantly during the forecast period. The market for protective phone cases is booming, especially among smartphone users in India . With the increasing use of social media and lifestyle trends, the demand for stylish and high-quality cases is on the rise. Customization is a key trend, with consumers seeking personalized designs and innovative functions like MagSafe compatibility. E-commerce platforms and online portals offer same-day delivery and high-speed internet, making it convenient for mobile users to shop for cases online. Brands like OtterBox and PopSockets lead the market with their durable and protective cases made from materials like polycarbonate and thermoplastic polyurethane, providing excellent shock absorption. 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Manufacturers face challenges in providing shock absorption, MagSafe compatibility, ultrathin, minimalist, and rugged cases. Sustainable materials like thermoplastic polyurethane, silica gel, and leather cases are in demand. Customized, waterproof, dropproof, and dustproof protection are also essential features. Brands must cater to various consumer preferences, including spring-inspired colors, air-cushioned corners, and biodegradable phone cases. Ecommerce platforms and digital marketplaces play a crucial role in reaching mobile users, offering a wide range of options. Overall, the Phone Case Market requires continuous innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers. Insights into how AI is reshaping industries and driving growth- Download a Sample Report Segment Overview This phone case market report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 Offline 1.2 Online 2.1 Body glove 2.2 Pouch 2.3 Phone skin 2.4 Hybrid cases 2.5 Others 3.1 APAC 3.2 North America 3.3 Europe 3.4 South America 3.5 Middle East and Africa 1.1 Offline- The offline segment dominates the global phone case market, accounting for the largest market share in 2023. This is primarily due to the presence of numerous offline retailers offering competitive prices and the preference of consumers for physical product verification. The number of offline retail stores continues to rise, particularly in emerging markets like India , China , and Brazil . Brands like OnePlus are expanding their offline presence through authorized stores and partnerships with retail chains such as Croma. Croma, operated by Infiniti Retail Ltd., plans to add 100 new stores in 2022. The proliferation of organized and unorganized offline retail stores selling phone cases will significantly contribute to the market growth during the forecast period. Download complimentary Sample Report to gain insights into AI's impact on market dynamics, emerging trends, and future opportunities- including forecast (2024-2028) and historic data (2018 - 2022) The phone case market is thriving as the use of smartphones continues to increase among mobile users worldwide. Protective cases have become essential accessories for smartphone owners, with trends leaning towards customization and sustainability. Lifestyle and social media trends influence the demand for phone cases, with e-commerce platforms and physical stores catering to the online and offline segments, respectively. Body glove cases, MagSafe compatibility, ultrathin cases, and rugged phone covers are popular choices, while eco-friendly materials, such as recycled phone cases and biodegradable options, are gaining traction. The digital marketplace offers a vast selection of mobile cases and protective covers, with sustainable materials and MagSafe compatibility being key features for many consumers. Ecommerce Platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and Ebay are leading the online sales, while physical stores continue to provide a tactile shopping experience. The market for phone cases is diverse, with offerings ranging from basic protective covers to customized, sustainable, and rugged options. The phone case market is thriving, driven by the increasing usage of smartphones and the need to protect these valuable devices from damages. Protective cases have become essential accessories for mobile users, with trends leaning towards customization, innovative functions, and sustainable materials. Lifestyle and social media trends influence the demand for new designs and accessories, such as PopSockets and Body Glove. E-commerce platforms and dedicated online retailers dominate the market, offering same-day delivery and high-speed internet access. Quality protective cases made of materials like polycarbonate, thermoplastic polyurethane, silica gel, and leather are popular choices. Innovative functions like MagSafe compatibility, ultrathin designs, and minimalist cases cater to various consumer preferences. Rugged phone cases, shockproof, waterproof, and dustproof protection are essential for those with an active lifestyle. Sustainable materials, such as recycled phone cases, are gaining popularity as consumers become more environmentally conscious. Electronics stores, mobile accessory shops, department stores, and online portals all offer a wide range of phone cases to cater to the growing demand. 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Distribution Channel Offline Online Product Body Glove Pouch Phone Skin Hybrid Cases Others Geography APAC North America Europe South America Middle East And Africa 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. 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Jimmy Carter, a former peanut farmer who rose from rural Georgia to the White House and went on to a storied post-presidency that included winning the Nobel Peace Prize, died Sunday at his home in Plains, Ga. He was 100. An outsider, free from the baggage of Washington, Carter defeated President Gerald R. Ford in 1976, a victory seen as representing a clean break with the Watergate era. But the 39th president’s solitary term in office was hamstrung by a sluggish economy and crises at home and abroad. His presidency was also an anomaly, sandwiched between a total of two decades of Republican presidents. Carter, who was born on Oct. 1, 1924, was predeceased by his wife, Rosalynn Carter, who died on Nov. 19, 2023. The couple was married for more than 77 years. Their son Chip Carter confirmed the former president’s death Sunday to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . The Carter Center announced in February 2023 that the former president had decided to receive hospice care and spend his remaining time at home with family, rather than seek further medical treatment “after a series of short hospital stays.” Years before, Carter had been diagnosed with melanoma, which he announced in August 2015 had extended to his brain. He said at the time that he expected to have a short time to live, but after aggressive treatment he was reported free of the melanoma by December of that year. In what was perhaps the high point of his post-presidency years, Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Oct. 11, 2002, for what the Nobel Foundation called “his decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development.” In his acceptance speech, Carter criticized the very notion of preemptive war as having “catastrophic consequences.” He added: “If we accept the premise that the United Nations is the best avenue for the maintenance of peace, then the carefully considered decisions of the United Nations Security Council must be enforced. All too often, the alternative has proven to be uncontrollable violence and expanding spheres of hostility.” Relationship with Congress Scholars have judged Carter’s dealings with Congress critically. Democrats controlled both the Senate and the House for the entirety of his presidency. But many experts have argued that the former agribusinessman was largely disinterested in working directly with lawmakers. After leaving the White House, Carter tried to reverse the conventional wisdom about his relationship with Congress, arguing that lawmakers mostly supported his initiatives. “Despite the controversial and often unpopular nature of my proposals to the Congress, I had remarkably good success in congressional approval of bills I supported,” he wrote in his 2010 book “White House Diary.” Carter pointed to congressional vote data compiled by CQ, writing that at the time his book was published it showed he ranked third among all presidents, behind Lyndon B. Johnson and John F. Kennedy, when it came to garnering congressional approval for legislation on which he took a position and was voted on by lawmakers. Congress gave Carter his way 76.6% of the time, according to the CQ Almanac data. But Politifact, an independent fact-checking organization, found the former Georgia governor’s batting average with Congress was “unexceptional.” That’s because few of Carter’s initiatives actually became law; CQ’s methodology handed out successful scores for a positive vote in one chamber, even if a bill never became law. The roots of Carter’s struggles with Congress can be traced to his time in the governor’s mansion, according to scholars at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center, which specializes in presidential studies. “As when he was governor, Carter had an abiding dislike for the backroom dealing that is so pervasive in Washington,” Robert Strong, a politics professor at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va., wrote for the Miller Center. Strong said lawmakers “found the new president hard to deal with.” Soon after he entered the White House, lawmakers sensed he lacked the support of many Americans — and they pounced. “Congress asserted its power over the president by shooting down (a) consumer-protection bill and (a) labor reform package,” Strong said. “Carter responded by vetoing a public works package in 1978 on the grounds that it was inflationary. A pattern of mutual distrust and contempt had been set.” Energy policy Also complicating his dealings with Congress was his opposition, soon after taking office, to a rivers and harbors bill supported by Democratic leaders that he felt was full of wasteful spending. Perhaps his biggest achievement was on energy policy, which Carter pushed at a time when U.S. oil imports had risen 65% in the four years before he became president. Carter’s advocacy also came when America was heavily reliant on imports from the OPEC cartel. He convinced lawmakers to pass several measures credited with increasing oil and natural gas supplies and generally lowering prices, as well as others that reshaped mileage standards for cars and American companies’ use of fuel. Carter faced an economy besieged by so-called stagflation, a combination of high inflation, high unemployment and plodding growth. His often-troubled presidency was a drag on congressional Democrats — and his own reelection effort — in 1980. Former California Gov. Ronald Reagan walloped Carter, taking 489 of 538 Electoral College votes. Carter won just six states, including Georgia, as well as the District of Columbia. Republicans picked up 34 House seats and 12 in the Senate, enough to take control of that chamber. After the presidency Carter revealed during an August 2015 press conference that the Iranian hostage crisis, in which an attempted military rescue of embassy employees ended in the deaths of eight American servicemembers, was among his biggest regrets. “I wish I had sent one more helicopter to get the hostages, and we would’ve rescued them,” Carter said, “and I would’ve been reelected.” The New York Times reported in March 2023 that allies of Reagan went on a mission to the Middle East seeking to stop the Iranians from releasing 52 American hostages before Election Day in 1980. After leaving the White House, Carter was among the most active former presidents of the modern era. He participated in election monitoring around the globe, and regularly worked with Habitat for Humanity. What’s more, the Carter Center in Atlanta studied issues such as mental health and fought lesser-known problems, including Guinea-worm disease. Before leaving office in 2001, then-President Bill Clinton reportedly told confidants that the Carter Center was the model for the kind of post-presidency pursuits he envisioned. ©2024 CQ-Roll Call, Inc., All Rights Reserved. Visit cqrollcall.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.India stresses climate equity, warns against overburdening citizens

DENVER — Mayor Mike Johnston’s pointed comments last week about Denverites resisting a federal mass-deportation effort — including a suggestion that he would mobilize the Denver police department to face off with federal and National Guard troops — have generated blowback in Colorado and across the country. Even billionaire Elon Musk, President-elect Donald Trump’s most visible benefactor and adviser, appeared to weigh in on Saturday on X, the social media platform that Musk owns. “Those who break the law will be arrested, and that includes mayors,” Musk posted in response to another post about the mayor’s comments. On Monday, Johnston reiterated his commitment to resisting what he views as a desire by Trump to abuse the power of the presidency by initiating a nationwide roundup and mass deportation of undocumented immigrants. But the second-year mayor stopped short of providing any specifics of what that resistance might look like. “Denver is proud to be a welcoming city, and we will do everything in our power to protect those who live here,” Johnston said in a statement. “We are considering a number of options to strengthen protections for all our residents, and we continue to provide education about the rights of our immigrant community so they can best protect themselves from any unlawful actions.” In the days following Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential race this month, Johnston told The Denver Post that the city would not cooperate with the incoming Republican president’s stated goal of deporting millions of undocumented immigrants in the country. He defended the city’s policies as a so-called sanctuary city that for years has refused to work with federal immigration officials on enforcement actions. He also touted his office’s program that has supported hundreds of asylum seekers from the U.S. southern border — mostly Venezuelans fleeing economic and political strife in that country — with housing, food and job training this year. They were among tens of thousands of migrants who have come to Denver in the last two years. But in an interview with Denverite published Wednesday, Johnston took his rhetoric to another level. He invoked pro-democracy protests in China’s Tiananmen Square in 1989 as an analogy for Denver residents who would stand up against the federal government, should Trump follow through on threats to mobilize the military against communities that do not cooperate with his deportation plans. He also suggested the city’s police could be part of a resistance action. “More than us having DPD stationed at the county line to keep them out, you would have 50,000 Denverites there,” Johnston said in that interview. “It’s like the Tiananmen Square moment with the rose and the gun, right? You’d have every one of those Highland moms who came out for the migrants. And you do not want to mess with them.” The comments generated near-immediate blowback in Colorado. George Brauchler, a conservative talk radio host and newly elected district attorney for Colorado’s 23rd Judicial District in south metro Denver, reacted to Johnston’s comments on Thursday morning by posting on his X account a portion of the oath Denver police officers take when they are sworn in. “Denver PD Oath: ‘I do swear by the ever-loving God to that I will support the Laws and Constitution of the United States and...’ Now what?” Brauchler wrote, pointing to the conflict between supporting the Constitution and following mayoral orders that could defy a presidential action. By Friday, Johnston was walking back some of his comments. But he also doubled down on his commitment to resist the Trump administration’s deportation plans. In an interview with 9News reporter Marc Sallinger, Johnston said he regretted invoking the image of Denver police officers facing off with federal troops. “I want to be clear, we have no plan for armed conflict with the federal government. We have no desire to do that. There is no interest and we have no plan to do that,” Johnston said. But in response to questions from Sallinger, Johnston said he would be willing personally to protest federal deportation actions — and, if necessary, face arrest. “If I believed that our residents are having their rights violated, if I think things are happening that are illegal or immoral or un-American in our city, I would certainly protest it, and I would expect other residents would do the same,” Johnston said. “I’m not afraid of (being arrested) — and I’m also not seeking that. I think the goal is we want to be able to negotiate with reasonable people (on) how to solve hard problems.” That interview did not tamp down the criticism from some quarters nationally. After the right-wing account End Wokeness shared the clip on X of Johnston saying he did not fear arrest, Donald Trump Jr., the president-elect’s oldest son, reposted the clip with the comment: “Your terms are acceptable.” U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, the far-right congresswoman who next year will take a new seat representing Colorado 4th Congressional District, has posted on her X account about Johnston’s comments on three of the last four days. On Monday, she shared the same interview snippet of Johnston saying he did not fear arrest for opposing deportation efforts, adding the comment: “If only the Left was as interested in taking care of Americans as they are in taking care of illegals. We could achieve great things working together. Instead, we have this!” ©2024 MediaNews Group, Inc. Visit at denverpost.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.