list of casino games ( MENAFN - Robotics & automation News) Pudu Robotics launches new industrial sweeper December 22, 2024 by David Edwards Pudu Robotics , a service robotics specialist, has unveiled its AI-powered robotic sweeper, the PUDU MT1. Traditional cleaning in expansive settings like arenas, warehouses, and manufacturing plants is often labor-intensive and less efficient. Available now for North and South American markets, and other regions around the world, the PUDU MT1 aims to revolutionize this with advanced technology, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and maintaining high cleanliness standards. Designed for large-scale environments the PUDU MT1 can efficiently handle cleaning regions exceeding 100,000 square meters, leveraging sophisticated AI-driven features to handle the unique challenges of large environments with ease and accuracy. Key features include: 1. AI-powered Trash Recognition : PUDU MT1 uses advanced AI to identify and categorize waste, continuously updating its database for improved accuracy. This technology distinguishes real trash from non-trash items, activating cleaning only when needed to maximize efficiency and conserve energy. 2. Smart Spot Cleaning : Efficiently patrolling large areas with a wide scanning field of view, the PUDU MT1 identifies and cleans trash immediately upon detection. This ensures maximum efficiency by activating the cleaning mechanism only when necessary, avoiding redundant paths and targeting trash directly for a smarter, more effective cleaning experience. 3. Dynamic Environment Adaptability : Using Lidar SLAM and VSLAM, the PUDU MT1 adapts to dynamic environments with full-space awareness, allowing it to efficiently map and clean large areas. Its route optimization ensures thorough coverage with minimal redundancy, and it adjusts seamlessly to layout changes, ensuring consistent and uninterrupted cleaning. 4. No Debris Too Big or Small : With a 35-liter large-capacity trash bin and a 70cm wide cleaning path, the PUDU MT1 captures all types of debris, from fine dust to larger items like beverage bottles, ensuring a thorough cleaning in a single pass and significantly reducing manual intervention. 5. Proactive Dust Control : Using high-flow negative pressure exhaust and a filter system, the PUDU MT1 captures and contains particles, preventing secondary pollution and maintaining a healthier environment. 6. Ease of Use : The MT1 is designed for maximum user convenience. Its intuitive touchscreen interface ensures easy operation and customization, even for first-time users. The extended handle allows effortless manual intervention, facilitating transitions between areas and semi-outdoor tasks. Its modular design features a quick-release trash box and other consumables, making maintenance and replacement straightforward. 7. Outstanding Operational Capability : Navigating narrow passages as slim as 75cm, overcoming obstacles up to 20mm, and traversing gaps up to 35mm, the PUDU MT1 ensures thorough edge-to-edge cleaning. With a 45Ah battery capacity and a 6-hour battery life, it offers 24/7 cleaning when paired with its charging dock. 8. IoT Integration : The PUDU MT1 integrates with IoT devices, interacting with elevators, gates, and other infrastructure for multi-floor cleaning. Remote monitoring via apps and PC interfaces provides real-time updates, visualized cleaning reports, and notifications when the trash is full, ensuring efficient management. Felix Zhang, founder and CEO of Pudu Robotics, emphasized the significance of intelligent automation in large-scale cleaning:“The scale and complexity of modern facilities require advanced cleaning solutions that go beyond traditional methods. “The AI capabilities of our PUDU MT1 deliver the intelligence and automation essential for keeping extensive areas meticulously clean, meeting the high expectations for hygiene and operational efficiency in large environments.” As the third cleaning product in the product lineup, the PUDU MT1 further expands Pudu Robotics' application in the cleaning sector, offering unparalleled efficiency, precision, and adaptability. Pudu Robotics says it remains“committed to advancing intelligent automation across various industries, continually enhancing its product lines to meet the evolving needs of modern facilities”. MENAFN22122024005532012229ID1109021549 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.FDA tries last-ditch move to slash nicotine levels in cigarettes

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The best of the best in a great year for indie games. Too often relegated to the sidelines , a handful of indie games ( cough, Balatro, cough ) were among the most discussed releases of 2024. But indie gaming doesn’t stop with just those games that get their due at The Game Awards . Some of this year’s best indies stand shoulder to shoulder with the blockbuster giants and Game of the Year winners in terms of innovation, and the sheer joy of play. The only thing missing is the big development budget and even bigger marketing investment. With that in mind, Inverse ’s Gaming team collected our favorite indie games of the year, from the simple but infinitely replayable to the dense but captivating. In a year where indies broke into the mainstream more than ever before, these are the games we’ll be playing and talking about well into 2025. 10. Thank Goodness You’re Here Comedy is an immensely difficult thing to pull off in video games. Plenty of games have fantastic, memorable bits or satire that’ll make the player laugh. But few games are designed as comedies, and even fewer manage to hit their mark without becoming a bit grating. Thank Goodness You’re Here joins the pantheon of rare titles that accomplish this goal with flawless results. Every major character you interact with comes to life through detailed animation. The game’s cast, which includes the indelible Matt Berry ( What We Do In The Shadows , Toast of London ), all deliver fantastic performances. Their over-the-top, deeply optimistic portrayal of the British townsfolk is as quotable and memorable as a video game can be. — Trone Dowd 9. Dungeons of Hinterberg Dungeons of Hinterberg is a gorgeous, sincere game about self-discovery. Protagonist Luisa Dorfer, an attorney hoping to break away from the mundanity of life, finds herself in Hinterberg, a fictional, European alpine village known internationally for its homey tranquility, its pristine views... and the 25 monster-filled dungeons visitors can take on to add thrill and excitement to their lives. Its vibrant colors, varied landscapes, and cel-shaded graphics make it one of the most inviting games I’ve played in years. — Trone Dowd 8. Nine Sols Nine Sols is likely to stretch your skills to their limit, even for seasoned players — and there’s no guarantee you’ll be able to see it to the end. Inspired by Sekiro ’s intense parrying system, Nine Sols is a difficult but thrilling Metroidvania following its protagonists’ quest for revenge and redemption. As tough as its combat is, Nine Sols’ engaging story and gorgeous hand-drawn art make it well worth persevering to make it to the end. — Robin Bea 7. I Am Your Beast Every second counts in I Am Your Beast . This hyperspeed first-person shooter puts you in the shoes of Alphonse Harding, a retired special ops agent who’s sick of being pulled back in for “one last job.” That results in a series of snappy levels as Harding tries to escape his pursuers by eliminating them as efficiently as possible, using everything from the surrounding trees to his foes’ own weapons against them. The game’s single-minded focus induces something like a trance as you push yourself to survive at all costs and dispatch hordes of uniformed goons without a single missed step. — Robin Bea 6. Another Crab’s Treasure Another Crab’s Treasure is the quintessential underdog story, a game about a little guy thrust into a dangerous world where nearly everybody wants to erase him from existence. It’s also one of the most inventive takes on the Soulslike genre that I’ve ever seen: a tough-as-nails action game, a cartoon romp through a colorful world, and an insightful reflection on the dangers of pollution and climate change. The world of Another Crab’s Treasure is simply a joy to explore, with Easter eggs and details around every corner. The dreary melancholic worlds of FromSoftware are fantastic, but Another Crab’s Treasure proves that the Soulslike genre still has plenty of room to grow. — Hayes Madsen 5. Animal Well An inventive, often inscrutable puzzle game, Animal Well is easy to get lost in but makes finding your way out a thrill. Hidden in practically every room of this sidescrolling platformer is a puzzle leading to deeper mysteries, and sometimes just finding the puzzle is a challenge in itself. Even beating the game isn’t the end, as plenty of secrets linger after you roll credits, and even tools you’ve used for the entire game may have uses you never realized. You have to be willing to bang your head against a few walls (or consult with other players) to get through Animal Well , but its widespread acclaim shows that it’s worth the effort. — Robin Bea 4. UFO 50 The 50-games-in-one schtick of UFO 50 is enough to make it remarkable, but what makes it great is something much deeper. Presented as a chronological catalog of releases from fictional developer UFO Soft, each of UFO 50 ’s games builds on what came before, slowly telling the story of technology and UFO Soft itself changing with the times throughout the 1980s. The selection of titles blends modern and retro designs together with an astounding breadth of genres. None of that would be nearly as impressive if the games themselves weren’t as great as they are, all but guaranteeing that every player will find at least a few in the bunch to get deeply obsessed with. — Robin Bea 3. Balatro Simply put, Balatro is one of the year’s best games and is easily in the running for one of the best of the decade. It's an easy game to get into with bottomless depth. It’s a masterclass in game design, and about as perfect as video games can be. The poker roguelike is actually based on the Cantonese card game Big Two, and goes out of its way to make itself easy to understand for players not already familiar with the games that inspired it. Balatro’s possibilities are limitless. Like Tetris and Rollercoaster Tycoon before it, it's one of those games that you’ll be thinking about when you’re not locked in front of a screen playing it. — Trone Dowd 2. Lorelei and the Laser Eyes The most captivating puzzle game in years, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes essentially sets you loose in a creepy hotel to figure out everything from how to open its many locked doors to who your character even is. As reality fractures around you, you’ll tackle incredibly difficult puzzles using a mix of in-game and real-world knowledge while uncovering the history of a group of eccentric artists. A masterpiece of atmosphere, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is creepy, profound, bizarre, and above all, one of the most memorable games of the year. — Robin Bea 1. 1000xResist Spanning vast swaths of time and space, 1000xResist is a story about generational trauma, diaspora politics, and the very concept of forgiveness. Set mainly in a future where life is defined and dictated by the whims of a selfish teenager born in the distant past, 1000xResist ties its futuristic fights for freedom to modern-day uprisings for Hong Kong’s independence. A narrative tour de force with razor-sharp writing, impeccable voice acting, and a one-of-a-kind aesthetic, 1000xResist is perhaps the most essential game of 2024. — Robin Bea Video GamesPushpa 2 Director Sukumar Mulls Leaving Cinema Amid Stampede Controversy — WATCH

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs released their final injury reports of the week ahead of their Christmas Day matchup on Wednesday and a total of four players have been ruled out and another three are questionable for Week 17. Before we get to the players who will sit out for Pittsburgh, it's worth mentioning the players who will be making their returns to the field, a list that includes wide receiver George Pickens, cornerback Donte Jackson, defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi and safety DeShon Elliott, all of whom sat out last week. On the flip side, the Steelers have two players ruled out in cornerback Joey Porter Jr. and wide receiver Ben Skowronek. Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin said Cory Trice and James Pierre will help fill the void , and Pittsburgh will ultimately deploy the hot hand between the two. The only player with a questionable tag for Pittsburgh is backup quarterback Justin Fields, who turned in a pair of limited sessions during the week. If he's inactive, Kyle Allen will be Russell Wilson's backup. For the Chiefs, the biggest names we're keeping an eye on are superstar defensive lineman Chris Jones and right tackle Jawaan Taylor, both of whom are listed as questionable. Jones was upgraded to a limited practice to close out the week, while Taylor turned in two limited sessions over the last two days. The Chiefs don't need to win this game, so it's possible they play it safe with both, although that's just a guess. On top of those two, defensive back Chamarri Conner and left tackle D.J. Humphries have been ruled out for Kansas City. Now, a look at the full list of injury designations for the Steelers and Chiefs ahead of kickoff on Wednesday afternoon. Steelers injury designations QB Justin Fields (abdominal): Questionable WR Ben Skowronek (hip): Out CB Joey Porter Jr. (knee): Out Full Steelers Week 17 injury report Chiefs injury designations DT Chris Jones (calf): Questionable RT Jawaan Taylor (knee): Questionable DB Chamarri Conner (concussion): Out LT D.J. Humphries (hamstring): Out Full Chiefs Week 17 injury report MORE PITTSBURGH STEELERS NEWS Ben Roethlisberger reveals what scares him about Steelers Ex-Steelers WR Diontae Johnson claimed by AFC playoff team NFL power rankings Week 17: Are Steelers still in top 10 after Ravens loss?

( MENAFN - Gulf Times) The Plastic and Orthopaedic Surgery teams at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) recently performed two complex surgeries, in a Qatar first, through the Capa-Masquelet technique, to reconstruct the thigh bone and save limbs from amputation. Dr Mohammad Mounir, Consultant in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Hamad General Hospital, highlighted the effectiveness of the innovative technique in reconstructing long bones, including the arms, legs, and thighs. These bones often suffer significant loss or fragmentation due to trauma, advanced cancerous tumours, or severe bone infections. Employing this technique enables preserving the limbs and mitigating the risk of amputation caused by acute bone loss. The first case involved a 16-year-old patient who had previously undergone multiple reconstructive surgeries following the removal of a malignant tumour in the thigh bone. The second case was a man in his thirties who suffered severe trauma to the thigh due to a vehicular accident. After both cases were referred to the surgical and plastic teams at HGH, the decision was carefully made to utilise the Capa-Masquelet technique to reconstruct the thigh bone and prevent amputation. “This medical achievement aligns seamlessly with HMC's strategy to achieve excellence in delivering medical services and enhancing the patient experience. It is in line with Qatar's Third National Development Strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030, under which HMC is committed to adopting the latest medical technologies and providing advanced healthcare that significantly improves patients' lives,” said Dr Mounir. “The Capa-Masquelet technique represents a qualitative leap in long bone reconstruction, as it combines the benefits of the Capa-Masquelet method-which uses boosting tissue to regenerate bone-and the Capanna technique, which involves bone grafting. This unique approach effectively reconstructs missing bone segments, restoring strength, stability, and functionality to damaged femurs,” Dr Mounir noted. Dr Ahmad Mounir, Consultant in Bone Surgery at HMC, explained that this technique is particularly well-suited for advanced cases of long bone loss, especially where reduced blood circulation hinders the success of traditional methods. By replacing lost bone and repairing gaps, the technique promotes bone healing while maintaining the same leg length. This allows patients to recover and regain mobility within a remarkably short period. Typically, patients begin to heal after about six weeks, with a return to normal activities within four to six months of surgery. MENAFN22122024000067011011ID1109021517 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.

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Hyderabad: It was a moment of pride for the transgender community of Telangana as 39 transgenders recruited as traffic police assistants in the police department recently, performed the “traffic drill” before Hyderabad police commissioner CV Anand at the Integrated Command Control Centre (ICCC) of Hyderabad police department on Sunday, December 22. The newly recruited traffic police assistants from the transgender community performing the traffic drill at the Integrated Command Control Centre (ICCC) in Hyderabad on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/1EX2dypE6v These new traffic police assistants who have received training for 15 days will begin their duties starting Monday, December 23. The transgender traffic police assistants have been posted with the same status as Home Guards. A post shared by The Siasat Daily (@siasatdaily) Addressing them, CV Anand said that their performance in their new duties was crucial as the state government was contemplating inducting the transgenders into various other government departments based on this pilot project. He also said that the entire country was looking at the initiative in Telangana which would set a new precedent for social acceptance of the community which has suffered social stigma for ages. Terming the government’s initiative as “innovative and revolutionary,” CV Anand said that it was a great opportunity for the transgenders to integrate with society and that stationing them at traffic signals was one of the most suitable jobs for them, as they were all well acquainted with such locations.

“B rain rot” has been named Oxford’s word of the year , meaning “the supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of overconsumption of material (now particularly online content) considered to be trivial or unchallenging”. But no matter how “trivial” or “unchallenging” the content may be, there’s still a lot to be learned about our culture through the trends, memes and storylines that dominated our social media feeds this year. So let’s embrace the brain rot and take a journey back through the 10 best and funniest viral trends that the internet had to offer in 2024. Holding space for the lyrics of Defying Gravity In the midst of an extremely emotional, tear-filled Wicked press tour, Tracy E Gilchrist, a journalist with Out magazine, tells the film’s stars, Arianna Grande and Cynthia Erivo, that “this week people have been taking the lyrics of Defying Gravity and holding space with that and really feeling power in that”. Despite the stars later admitting that they didn’t fully understand what this meant, Erivo immediately wells up, quietly and sincerely stating, “I didn’t know that was happening ... that’s really powerful.” A somewhat confused Grande gently grasps Ervio’s index finger in support. KFKFFKSKXJ 😭 pic.twitter.com/3YLEe6NMzS The clip set the stage for a wave of collective catharsis, giving people the opportunity to gently mock both the borderline meaninglessness of certain online turns of phrase and the Wicked stars’ relentlessly earnest interview responses. This article includes content provided by TikTok. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue' . TikTok and Instagram were flooded with videos of people collectively “holding space” for the lyrics of Dying Gravity before meals, during work meetings and at movie theatres – a form of brain rot prayer. Even Gilchrist got in on the joke. This article includes content provided by TikTok. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue' . Plus, gripping someone’s finger to provide comfort is objectively hilarious. Nara Smith’s cooking videos This article includes content provided by TikTok. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue' . Few people have managed to capture the internet’s attention like the 23-year-old Nara Smith. The former model has repeatedly gone viral for her short cooking videos where she crafts common, yet ridiculously labor-intensive foods such as cornflakes, chewing gum and Coca-Cola from scratch – all while immaculately done up, donning increasingly extravagant outfits and narrating in a gentle whisper. She’s now amassed 11.3 million followers on TikTok. But it’s not just the ridiculous nature of the videos that have people so enthralled – it’s the internet’s inability to tell if she is serious or not. This article includes content provided by TikTok. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue' . Smith’s idealised depiction of the perfect homemaker taps into the growing “trad wife” trend, where (usually rightwing) Christian female influencers make content romanticising traditional gender roles and encouraging other women to stay home. But is Nara Smith – who is herself Mormon – promoting this ideology or mocking it? Perhaps both? We may never know, and thus we can’t look away. Plus, the idea of a toddler patiently waiting three hours for breakfast while their mum whips up cinnamon toast crunch from scratch is just objectively hilarious. Brat Summer and Kamala’s coconut tree This article includes content provided by TikTok. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue' . When the Democrats controversially dropped the incumbent president, Joe Biden, from the 2024 ticket and replaced him with the vice-president, Kamala Harris, people were nervous that all leftwing momentum would be lost. But then the biggest name in the music industry that month, Charlie XCX, tweeted a simple sentence. “Kamala is brat” the British pop star said, referencing the title of her newly released album. It might seem odd to suggest a 60-year-old former attorney general embodied the energy of a hyperpop, party music manifesto (which includes plenty of references to “bumping” lines of an unnamed substance) but given who she was replacing, Harris’s comparatively youthful and fresh-faced energy made this the perfect (slightly tongue-in-cheek) internet duo. This article includes content provided by TikTok. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue' . A viral clip of Harris talking about coconuts was quickly remixed into Charlie XCX’s song 365, and social media – particularly TikTok – went wild. This internet trend sparked genuine excitement among young US voters, ushering in a wave of political optimism that hadn’t been seen for decades. It was a uniquely 2024 moment – well, early 2024, anyway. The Olympic meme factory The Paris Olympics wasn’t just a brilliant display of the world’s most talented athletes; it was also an absolute goldmine for some of the funniest meme content of the year. Let’s have a look at the standouts. There was the French pole vaulter who was tragically knocked out of the competition after he knocked the bar down in a particularly memorable way. Anthony Ammirati failed the bar and the commentators are clearly having a hard time acknowledging what happened 😂 HELP I'M DYING pic.twitter.com/5hOHttVA5g The Turkish shooter who rocked up with none of the special gear and an immense amount of charisma. I know everyone is loving the South Korean pistol shooter in the Olympics with robocop vibes. I present you the Turkish pistol shooter. 51 years old. Flip flops, hands in pocket. He would’ve lit a cigarette if he could. My vibe. (He got🥈btw) #OlympicGames pic.twitter.com/MrnO8Q5oiy The men’s gymnastics team final, where the US team brought a man solely to sit around for two hours before casually performing the best pommel horse routine the world had ever seen. This is Pommel Horse specialist Stephen Nedoroscik. He didn’t move from his spot for two hours while he simply waited for his one special moment. He mentioned that he is cross-eyed and that he can inexplicably switch his dominant eye. Before his routine, Nedoroscik removed his... pic.twitter.com/AP9pnStCHa And of course, Australia’s homegrown (anti?)hero, the breakdancer RayGun. This article includes content provided by TikTok. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue' . Baby animal royalty As the cost-of-living crisis dragged on and anxieties over the US election grew, there were two brilliant rays of light that brought us joy in these troubling times: a tiny baby hippo and a giant baby penguin. Queen Moo Deng ! And the true king of Australia, Pesto the Penguin . Need we say more? Hamilton x Hamilton The Lewis Hamilton x Hamilton edits are an epidemic. I am obsessed, my emotions are all over the place. So here is a thread of my favorite Hamilton x Hamilton edits 🧵 starting out strong with maybe the first one I saw in 2022 to wait for it pic.twitter.com/bkQny8IY0u In February, one of the biggest sports stories of the year broke: seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton would be leaving the Mercedes garage in 2025 and donning the fabled red jumpsuit of Ferrari. But F1’s newfound young, female fanbase quickly began to find parallels between Hamilton’s announcement and the famous rap songs from the musical of the same name. ok guns and ships... do your thing pic.twitter.com/v47HU1p9o1 Hundreds of videos set to the soundtrack of Hamilton the musical were posted, using clips from F1 broadcasts to make it appear as if the lyrics were directly narrating the career of Hamilton (the driver). They even cast Carlos Sainz, the driver who was sacked to make way for Hamilton, as the musical’s antagonist Arron Burr. listen the editors were QUICK after the Lewis to Ferrari news dropped. pic.twitter.com/iE0tGixKe7 Essentially, the traditional masculine and staid world of motor sport was briefly overrun by theatre kids and it was glorious to watch. ‘Fully conscious’ Four Seasons Orlando baby This article includes content provided by TikTok. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue' . In June, a simple clip of a baby demonstrating a shocking amount of cognitive consciousness and fine motor skills won over the hearts of millions after she eloquently expressed her desire to visit the Four Seasons resort in Orlando, Florida. People were entranced by baby Kate’s inexplicably hilarious little finger movement and the family appears to have got some sweet free accommodation after it went viral. A pleasant time all round. Barron Trump likes his suitcase Okay it has come to my attention people don’t know the “I like my suitcase” meme This is the original, a young Barron Trump with his mommas accent🥹 sootcase pic.twitter.com/L8qkYC9Lgt In the wake of Donald Trump’s victory in the US federal election, an old CNN clip resurfaced of his youngest child, Barron. The then elementary school-aged boy joyously expresses his delight in his school suitcase (it’s actually a briefcase), his voice laced with a surprisingly strong Slovenian accent for someone born and raised in New York. While this of course makes perfect sense (given that his mother, Melania, is Slovenian-American), people were still absolutely taken with the way young Barron said “sootcase” and it soon became an ear worm that played on repeat in many people’s minds for weeks. The rise of ‘hawk tuah’ girl There’s no way around it: this list simply wouldn’t be complete without “Hawk Tuah”. Hayley Welch’s rise to fame came in the form of a 20-second clip taken from an otherwise unremarkable “man on the street” interview video posted by YouTubers Tim & Dee TV in June. The hosts approach late-night revellers in Nashville, Tennessee, asking them: “What’s one move in bed that makes a man go crazy every time?” Welch was one of the interviewees, and replied in a thick southern drawl: “Aw, you gotta give him that hawk tuah and spit on that thang – you get me?” The delightful vulgarity of this newly coined onomatopoeia rocketed the clip into ultra-virality but most assumed Welch, a worker at a mattress spring company in Alabama, would quickly fade back into anonymity. Instead, she expertly leveraged her 15 seconds of fame, securing a lucrative merchandising deal, moving to LA and launching the “Talk Tuah” podcast. The sheer absurdity and gall of it all has been enough to keep people watching, if only out morbid curiosity. I mean, just how long can someone ride the wave of a single viral sentence? To cap off this extreme “internet with a capital I” fable, Welch recently launched her own crypto currency, the “hawk coin”, which promptly lost 95% of its value within hours of release. Cat brain rot This article includes content provided by TikTok. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue' . As this wrapup comes to a close, it’s important to recognise that it’s not only humans that are victim to viral internet trends nowadays. And nothing demonstrates this better than “cat brain rot”. It’s just a low-resolution image of a cat spinning on a green screen, set to a catchy gibberish jingle, but something about it is absolutely entrancing to our feline friends. This also applies to humans ⚠️ #OIIAOIIA Do not watch brain rot if there's nothing left to rot 💚 pic.twitter.com/yJ5SLDNFmN Hundreds of videos have been posted showing cats either staring at the clip with wide-eyed fascination or watching with arched backs and bushy tails before attempting to attack the TV. Either way, they can’t look away. Perhaps there’s some confirmation bias at play here – videos of the cats that don’t react never get posted – but even so, something in this video is captivating kitties around the world and thus well and truly earns it a spot on this brain rot list.

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Bill Belichick, 72, led the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl victories during the 2000s and 2010s. He has never been a college football head coach. UNC has picked him to lead the the Tar Heels following the firing of Mack Brown. Bill Belichick is among the best coaches in the history of the NFL. He won six Super Bowl titles as head coach of the New England Patriots, and two more as an assistant coach with the New York Giants. But Belichick — famous for his curt, curmudgeonly answers as much as for his success of the field — has been around football for much more than a handful of championships. Here is a timeline of important moments in Belichick’s career: 1976 — In his first job at the pro level, Belichick was part of Tommy Hudspeth’s staff with the Detroit Lions. The whole staff was fired after the 1977 season. 1979 — Belichick latches on with the New York Giants, and begins a 12-year run with the team. After working as an assistant under Ray Perkins, Belichick assumes control of the defense under head coach Bill Parcells. That tandem helps the Giants to two Super Bowl wins. 1991 — Belichick earns his first head-coaching gig, with the Cleveland Browns. After a playoff run in 1994, Browns owner Art Modell announces the team’s intended move to Baltimore during the 1995 season. The Browns falter the rest of the way, and Belichick and his staff are fired. 1996 — Belichick goes back to the Super Bowl with Parcells, as an assistant in New England. Belichick begins forming his relationship with Patriots owner Robert Kraft. January 2000 — After a messy divorce with the Patriots in 1997, Parcells and Belichick went together to the New York Jets. After the 1999 season, Parcells resigned as Jets head coach. Belichick was supposed to be elevated to the job. Instead, Belichick scribbled “I resign as HC of the NYJ” on a napkin, attended his introductory press conference, and explained he was leaving. Soon after, Kraft hired him to lead the Patriots, replacing a fired Pete Carroll. April 2000 — The Patriots selected former Michigan quarterback Tom Brady 199th overall in the sixth round of the NFL draft. Belichick stashed him on the roster as the team’s fourth quarterback with Brady appearing in only one game his rookie season. The Patriots finished 5-11 in Belichick’s first season as New England’s coach. 2001 — Belichick elevated Brady to Drew Bledsoe’s backup to begin the season. In Week 2, after Bledsoe sustained a concussion and a collapsed lung in the second half of a game against the Jets, Brady took over under center. The Patriots went on to win their first Super Bowl, upsetting the St. Louis Rams. 2003 — The Patriots win the Super Bowl for the second time in three seasons, beating the Carolina Panthers, 32-29. 2004 — The Patriots became a full-fledged dynasty under Belichick with their third Super Bowl win in four years, beating the Philadelphia Eagles, 24-21. 2007 — “Spygate!” An NFL investigation validates claims that a New England videographer was recording defensive signals used by the Jets during a season-opening win. The Patriots were fined $250,000 and docked a first-round draft pick for violating NFL rules. Belichick was fined $500,000. 2007 — The Patriots responded to “Spygate” by averaging an NFL-best 36.8 points per game. They beat their first eight opponents by a combined 204 points. New England completed a perfect regular season, finishing with a 16-0 record following a thrilling 38-35 comeback victory over the New York Giants. But the Patriots’ hopes of an unbeaten season ended in 17-14 Super Bowl loss to the Giants. 2011 — The Patriots finished the regular season 13-3 and earned a trip to their fifth Super Bowl under Belichick. But they were again thwarted by the Giants in a 21-17 loss. 2014 — The Patriots finished their third straight regular season with 12 wins and earned their sixth trip to the Super Bowl in Belichick’s tenure. The game ended in dramatic fashion when undrafted rookie Malcolm Butler intercepted Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson’s short throw into the end zone and the Patriots end a decade-long drought without an NFL title by beating the defending champion Seahawks, 28-24. 2016 — The Patriots earned a fifth Super Bowl win in historic fashion, rallying from a 28-3 deficit in the third quarter to beat the Atlanta Falcons, 34-28, in Super Bowl 51. 2017 — Patriots made their eighth Super Bowl appearance under Belichick, but lost to the Philadelphia Eagles on the “Philly Special” trick play. 2018 — New England rebounded from the Super Bowl loss to the Eagles and made its ninth Super Bowl appearance under Belichick, beating the Rams 13-3 to capture the franchise’s sixth Lombardi Trophy. Belichick joined George Halas and Curly Lambeau as the only coaches with six NFL championships. 2020 — Belichick acquired former MVP Cam Newton to replace a departed Brady, but the Patriots stumbled to a 7-9 finish. Brady, meanwhile, led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl win, earning his seventh ring. 2021 — The Patriots drafted former Alabama quarterback Mac Jones. Jones got a Pro Bowl bid as a rookie and the Patriots went 10-7 in the regular season, but lost in the first round of the playoffs to Buffalo, 47-17. January 2024 — After stumbling through a pair of lackluster seasons, during which Belichick tried some questionable coaching assignments, the Belichick-Kraft marriage dissolved. The Patriots and the sure-to-be Hall-of-Fame coach parted ways after 24 seasons and nine trips to the Super Bowl, including six wins. December 2024 — After spending time as a television analyst and being on the hot-list for several NFL coaching vacancies, Belichick is hired as the next head football coach at the University of North Carolina, marking his first head coaching job at the college level. This story was originally published December 11, 2024, 3:11 PM.Chiefs head to Pittsburgh on Christmas hoping to lock up the top seed in the AFCJulia Wick | (TNS) Los Angeles Times As California politicos look ahead to 2025, the biggest question looming is whether Vice President Kamala Harris — a native daughter, battered just weeks ago by presidential election defeat — will enter the 2026 California governor’s race. 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Recent polling suggests Harris would have a major advantage, with 46% of likely voters saying they were somewhat or very likely to support her for governor in 2026, according to a UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies survey co-sponsored by The Times. “If Vice President Harris were to choose to run, I am certain that that would have a near field-clearing effect on the Democratic side,” Rep. Katie Porter, D-Irvine, said during a recent UC Irvine panel interview . Porter, a high-profile Democrat who has been eyeing the wide-open governor’s race, has yet to say whether she plans to run. Porter’s point was broadly echoed in conversations with nearly a dozen California political operatives and strategists, several of whom requested anonymity to speak candidly. Most speculated that a Harris entry would cause some other candidates in the race to scatter, creating further upheaval in down-ballot races as a roster of ambitious politicians scramble for other opportunities. “In politics, you always let the big dogs eat first,” quipped Democratic political consultant Peter Ragone. The current gubernatorial field is a who’s who of California politicians, but lacks a clear favorite or star with widespread name recognition. The vast majority of California’s 22 million voters have yet to pay attention to the race and have little familiarity with the candidates. The list of Democratic candidates includes Los Angeles’ first Latino mayor in more than a century ( Antonio Villaraigosa ); the first female and first out LGBTQ leader of the state Senate ( Toni Atkins ); the sitting lieutenant governor and first woman to hold that post ( Eleni Kounalakis ); the state superintendent of public instruction ( Tony Thurmond ) and the former state controller ( Betty Yee ). Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is serving his second term as California governor, meaning he is ineligible to run again. Several other Democrats, including Porter, outgoing Health and Human Services Director Xavier Becerra and state Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta have also publicly toyed with the idea of a run. They could be less likely to enter the fray should Harris decide to run. What the billionaire mall mogul Rick Caruso — who has also been exploring a run — would choose to do is an open question, as Caruso might contrast himself with Harris as a more centrist candidate. The real estate developer was a registered Republican until November 2019. It’s unlikely that Harris will proffer a public decision in the immediate term, leaving plenty of time for political insiders to game out hypotheticals in the weeks and months to come. Harris’ office did not respond to a request for comment. “I think every candidate for governor is trying to get some kind of intel,” Mike Trujillo, a Los Angeles-based Democratic political consultant and former Villaraigosa staffer, said of a potential Harris run. Trujillo speculated that Harris’ current state was probably similar to Hillary Clinton’s hiking sojourns in the Chappaqua woods after losing to Donald Trump in 2016, or Al Gore growing a beard in the bruising aftermath of his 2000 defeat. “The first thing she’s probably thinking about is, ‘Well, can I run again for president in four years?’ Not, ‘Do I run for governor in two years?’” said one political operative who’s worked with Harris in the past. Harris maintains a home in Brentwood and previously served as California’s senator and attorney general. A successful run for governor in 2026 would almost certainly impede a grab for the presidency in 2028. (Though if history is any guide, an unsuccessful run for California governor does not definitively preclude a bid for the Oval Office: Two years after losing the White House to John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon lost the 1962 contest for governor to Pat Brown . The Yorba Linda native became the nation’s 37th president in 1969.) As the chief executive of a state that doubles as the world’s fifth-largest economy, Harris would have more power to steer policy and make changes as a California governor than she did as vice president, where her job required deference to President Biden. But leading a state, even the nation’s most populous, could feel like small potatoes after being a heartbeat (and a few dozen electoral votes) from the presidency. The protracted slog to November 2026 would also be a stark contrast to her ill-fated 107-day sprint toward the White House, particularly for a candidate whose 2020 presidential primary campaign was dogged by allegations of infighting and mismanagement. “I don’t think Kamala Harris has a deep psychological need to be governor of California, or to be in elective office in order to feel like she can contribute to society,” said the operative who’s worked with Harris in the past. “I think some of these people do, but she’s somebody who has enough prominence that she could do a lot of big, wonderful things without having to worry about balancing California’s budget or negotiating with Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel,” the Encino Democrat who chairs the Assembly’s budget committee. Technically, Harris has until March 2026 to decide whether she enters a race. But political strategists who spoke to The Times theorized that she probably would make a move by late spring, if she chooses to do so. “People will be more annoyed if she drops in in June,” a Democratic strategist involved with one of the gubernatorial campaigns said. Sending a clear signal by February would be more “courteous,” the strategist continued, explaining that such a move would give candidates more time to potentially enter other races. Kounalakis is a longtime friend and ally of Harris’ , and the vice president also has long-term relationships with some of the other candidates and potential candidates. California has eight statewide elected offices and campaign finance laws allow candidates to fundraise interchangeably for them, meaning money already raised for a candidate’s gubernatorial campaign could easily be redirected should they decide to run for, say, lieutenant governor instead. There are already a number of candidates running for lieutenant governor, including former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs, former state Sen. Steven Bradford and former state Treasurer Fiona Ma. But that office probably would see even more interest should Harris enter the gubernatorial race. It’s a largely ceremonial position, but one that has served as a launching pad for the governorship. Still, even if Harris does enter the race, Republican political strategist Mike Murphy threw cold water on the idea that she would have an automatic glide path to the governor’s office. “It’s like Hollywood. Nobody knows anything. She’s famous enough to look credible in early polling. That’s all we know for sure,” Murphy said. “Does that predict the future? No. Are there a lot of downsides (to a potential Harris candidacy)? Totally, yes.” ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit latimes.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Queens Car Accident Attorney Keetick L. Sanchez Discusses Lower Back Pain Settlements Following Car Accidents 12-12-2024 08:06 PM CET | Politics, Law & Society Press release from: ABNewswire Queens car accident attorney Keetick L. Sanchez ( https://accidentlawyer-queens.com/lower-back-pain-car-accident-settlement/ ) provides valuable insights into the factors affecting settlements for lower back pain sustained in car accidents in New York in the article titled "Lower Back Pain Car Accident Settlement." The article emphasizes the challenges of determining settlement amounts and explains how various factors influence compensation. The team at K L Sanchez Law Office, P.C. has highlighted examples, including cases where settlements ranged from $20,000 to multimillion-dollar awards, illustrating the variability based on injury severity and impact. Lower back pain is a common outcome of car accidents and can range from mild discomfort to debilitating, long-term pain. Settlement amounts depend significantly on factors such as the severity of the injury, medical treatment costs, and the extent to which the injury affects an individual's daily activities and ability to work. A Queens car accident attorney can help evaluate these factors and guide victims through the legal process. Sanchez elaborates on how these elements are assessed in New York under the state's personal injury laws. "Settlements often reflect not only the tangible costs like medical expenses and lost wages but also the intangible impact, such as chronic pain and reduced quality of life," Sanchez explains. A Queens car accident attorney can assist in ensuring these intangible factors are properly considered when negotiating a settlement. Severe cases requiring surgeries or extended recovery times often lead to higher settlements, as they account for long-term implications and the need for ongoing care. The article discusses the importance of understanding the role of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage in New York, which initially covers medical expenses regardless of fault. However, in cases where the costs exceed PIP limits, victims may seek compensation through at-fault drivers' liability insurance. For significant injuries, the settlement value often increases due to the inclusion of pain and suffering compensation and future lost earnings. Sanchez also addresses how insurance companies evaluate lower back pain claims, a process that begins with assigning an adjuster to investigate the case. The adjuster reviews evidence such as medical records, police reports, and witness statements to determine the claim's value. Initial settlement offers may be lower than the claim's actual worth, which underscores the importance of carefully negotiating the final amount to ensure fair compensation. Statutory limitations and procedural requirements for filing claims also play a significant role in securing a settlement. In New York, victims typically have three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, specific exceptions, such as cases involving minors or municipal liability, may alter these deadlines. Failing to adhere to these timelines can result in forfeiting the right to pursue compensation. The article highlights real-life examples where settlement amounts varied widely depending on the circumstances of the accident. For instance, one client received $2,700,000 after suffering severe lower back injuries in a rear-end collision, while another secured $250,000 for similar injuries. These examples underscore the importance of tailoring compensation to reflect the unique challenges and recovery needs of each case. For victims navigating lower back pain from car accidents, the article stresses the significance of working with knowledgeable legal professionals to ensure that all injury-related costs and impacts are properly documented and included in the settlement. By addressing both immediate medical expenses and long-term effects, victims can focus on their recovery while seeking the financial resources needed to move forward. K L Sanchez Law Office, P.C. supports individuals dealing with the aftermath of car accidents, helping them pursue fair settlements that account for all aspects of their injury and recovery. Their approach emphasizes comprehensive documentation and negotiation to secure compensation that reflects the full scope of damages. Keetick L. Sanchez continues to provide clarity on legal issues surrounding personal injuries in New York. This latest article is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the nuances of lower back pain settlement after car accidents. About K L Sanchez Law Office, P.C.: K L Sanchez Law Office, P.C. is a Queens-based law firm dedicated to assisting clients with personal injury cases, including car accidents and other serious injuries. The firm is committed to advocating for individuals seeking compensation for their losses and providing support through the legal process. Their approach focuses on delivering practical solutions to help clients move forward after challenging life events. Embeds: Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5uWU8F7mtE GMB: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2729652254808699760 Email and website Email: accidentlawny1@gmail.com Website: https://accidentlawyer-queens.com/ Media Contact Company Name: K L Sanchez Law Office, P.C. Contact Person: Keetick Sanchez Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=queens-car-accident-attorney-keetick-l-sanchez-discusses-lower-back-pain-settlements-following-car-accidents ] Phone: (646) 701-7990 Address:3763 83rd St #1m City: Jackson Heights State: New York 11372 Country: United States Website: https://accidentlawyer-queens.com This release was published on openPR.Quantum computing is advancing quickly, raising concerns about the security of cryptocurrencies like Ethereum (ETH) and Litecoin (LTC). These systems could potentially break the encryption protection of digital assets. Meanwhile, IntelMarkets is stepping up with RouteX21, a solution designed to handle these challenges. By focusing on quantum security, INTL aims to protect cryptocurrencies and ensure they remain safe in the face of new technological threats. Ethereum (ETH)’s Bearish Trend: Sell or Hold for a Bullish Future? 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