superph 26 One of the Washington Commanders ' biggest roster holes is a second true starting-caliber wide receiver to play opposite Terry McLaurin. On Wednesday, they may have just found one. Former #Patriots WR KJ Osborn, who was waived yesterday, was claimed by the #Commanders , source said. pic.twitter.com/Qm2pyR7JC4 K.J. Osborn, a five-year NFL veteran who spent his first four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings , was waived by the New England Patriots on Tuesday. Washington wasted no time jumping on the wire to claim him. After being used only as a special teams returner his rookie season, Osborn put together three consecutive years with at least 500 receiving yards in Minnesota between 2021 and 2023. He scored 18 total touchdowns during his time with the Vikings. For whatever reason, Osborn did not work out with the Patriots after signing in New England this past offseason. He caught only seven passes for 57 yards all season while appearing in only seven games. Both sides seemed to agree that he could use a fresh start, and Washington is a team that could use him. Osborn is more proven than any receiver on the Commanders' roster not named Terry McLaurin. It's questionable as to how big of a role Osborn will play on the Commanders, coming in this late in the season and having to learn a new playbook on the fly while Washington is gearing up for its playoff push. With Noah Brown out injured , though, he will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact. Regardless, this was a heads-up move from the Commanders. It should improve competition among Washington's WRs and has the upside to pay off in a big way.WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Christopher Wray told bureau workers Wednesday he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden's term in January, an announcement that came a week and a half after President-elect Donald Trump said he would nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the job. Wray said at a town hall meeting that he would be stepping down “after weeks of careful thought,” roughly three years short of the completion of a 10-year term during which he tried to keep the FBI out of politics even as the bureau found itself entangled in a string of explosive investigations, including two that led to separate indictments of Trump last year. Wray’s intended resignation was not unexpected considering that Trump had settled on Patel to be director and had repeatedly aired his ire at Wray, including in a television interview broadcast Sunday. But his departure is nonetheless a reflection of how Trump's norm-breaking style has reshaped Washington, with the president-elect yet again flouting tradition by moving to replace an FBI director before his term was up and Wray — by resigning before he could be fired — opting to avert a collision with the incoming Trump administration that he said would have plunged the FBI into political fighting. “My goal is to keep the focus on our mission — the indispensable work you’re doing on behalf of the American people every day,” Wray told agency employees. "In my view, this is the best way to avoid dragging the bureau deeper into the fray, while reinforcing the values and principles that are so important to how we do our work.” The resignation would clear the way for Patel's ascension, assuming he is confirmed by the Senate. A White House staffer during Trump's first term, Patel has insisted that the federal government should be rid of “conspirators” against Trump. The comments have stirred alarm that he could seek to use the FBI for retribution against perceived enemies despite longstanding guardrails meant to ensure investigations have a proper basis. It's extremely rare for FBI directors to be ousted from their jobs before the completion of their 10-year terms, a length meant to insulate the agency from the political influence of changing administrations. But Trump has done it twice, placing Wray in the job in 2017 after firing Director James Comey amid an investigation into ties between Russia and the Republican president’s campaign. Despite having appointed Wray, Trump had telegraphed his anger with the FBI director on multiple occasions. Trump said in the recent interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” that “I can’t say I’m thrilled with him. He invaded my home,” a reference to the FBI search of his Florida property , Mar-a-Lago, two years ago for classified documents from Trump’s first term as president. That search, and the recovery of boxes of sensitive government records, paved the way for one of two federal indictments against Trump. The case, and another one charging him with plotting to overturn the 2020 election, have both been dismissed. Trump applauded the resignation news on social media, calling it “a great day for America as it will end the Weaponization of what has become known as the United States Department of Injustice.” and complaining anew about the Mar-a-Lago search. Attorney General Merrick Garland, meanwhile, praised Wray for having “served our country honorably and with integrity for decades.” He said: “Under Director Wray’s principled leadership, the FBI has worked to fulfill the Justice Department’s mission to keep our country safe, protect civil rights, and uphold the rule of law.” Natalie Bara, the president of the FBI Agents Association. said in a statement Wray had led the FBI “through challenging times with a steady focus on doing the work that keeps our country safe. ” Throughout his seven years on the job, Wray brought a workmanlike approach to the job, repeatedly preaching a “keep calm and tackle hard” mantra to bureau personnel despite a steady drumbeat of attacks from Trump and his supporters. In fact, Wray was quick to distance himself and his leadership team from the FBI’s Russia investigation that was well underway when he took office. On the same day of a harshly critical inspector general report on that inquiry, Wray announced more than 40 corrective actions to the FBI’s process for applying for warrants for secret national security surveillance. He said mistakes made during the Russia inquiry were unacceptable and he helped tighten controls for investigations into candidates for federal office. FBI officials actively trumpeted those changes to make clear that Wray’s leadership had ushered in a different era at the bureau. Even then, though, Wray’s criticism of the investigation was occasionally measured — he did not agree, for instance, with Trump’s characterization of it as a “witch hunt” — and there were other instances, particularly in response to specific questions, when he memorably broke with the White House. In 2020, he said that there was “no indication” that Ukraine had interfered in the 2016 election, countering a frequent talking point at the time from Trump. When the Trump White House blessed the declassification of materials related to the surveillance of a former Trump campaign aide, Wray made known his displeasure. Wray also angered Trump for saying that antifa was a movement and an ideology but not an organization. Trump had said he would like to designate the group as a terrorist organization. Then came the FBI's Mar-a-Lago search, which officials defended as necessary given the boxes of documents that were being concealed at the Palm Beach property and the evidence of obstruction that the Justice Department said had been gathered. Trump railed against the FBI over that action and has kept up his criticism ever since, including after Wray said at a congressional hearing last summer that there was “some question about whether or not it’s a bullet or shrapnel” that struck Trump's ear during an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania in July. The FBI later stated unequivocally that it was indeed a bullet. Before being named FBI director, Wray worked at a prestigious law firm, King & Spalding, where he represented former Gov. Chris Christie, R-N.J., during the “Bridgegate” affair. He also led the Justice Department’s criminal division for a period during President George W. Bush’s administration.

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For those who have chosen to embark on this journey towards a more balanced and harmonious life, the rewards are boundless. They are experiencing a newfound sense of peace, clarity, and inner strength. They are reconnecting with their passions, interests, and creativity. They are building deeper connections with themselves and with others. And most importantly, they are rediscovering the true essence of happiness and fulfillment.In recent trading sessions, the stock market has witnessed a remarkable post-bell rally, particularly in the technology sector. The surge in stock prices after the market closes reflects a renewed investor confidence in the potential of technological innovation and the positive impact of policy support on growth stocks. This resurgence in the market is indicative of a broader trend towards a recovery in growth stocks, signaling a shift in investor sentiment towards the technology sector and other innovative industries.

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Jojo Uga’s 2-yard touchdown run capped a 24-point fourth quarter and Albany beat Hampton 41-34 on Saturday in a season finale. Jack Iuliano recovered a fumble by Malcom May at the Hampton 24, and though it took 10 plays, Uga went in for the touchdown and the game’s final lead. Malcolm Mays scored on a 25-yard run for Hampton (5-7, 2-6 Coastal Athletic Association) but the PAT was blocked and Kevon Angry ran it back for Albany (4-8, 2-6), leaving Hampton with a 34-27 lead with 10 minutes remaining. Alex Jreige’s 53-yard run then tied the game. Hampton led 28-0 before Van Weber threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Carter Moses with a couple minutes left in the first half. Albany added 10 points in the third quarter, including Jackson Parker’s 38-yard touchdown catch. Nick Totten’s pick-6 early in the fourth quarter got the Great Danes within 28-25. Weber threw for 184 yards with two scores and an interception. Jreige rushed for 110 yards. Robinson rushed for 80 yards and 21 carries and scored four times for Hampton, all in the first half. ___ AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football . Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://apnews.com/cfbtop25From an anonymous office in a New Delhi mall, matrimonial detective Bhavna Paliwal runs the rule over prospective husbands and wives - a booming industry in India, where younger generations are increasingly choosing love matches over arranged marriage. The tradition of partners being carefully selected by the two families remains hugely popular, but in a country where social customs are changing rapidly, more and more couples are making their own matches. So for some families, the first step when young lovers want to get married is not to call a priest or party planner but a sleuth like Paliwal with high-tech spy tools to investigate the prospective partner. Sheela, an office worker in New Delhi, said that when her daughter announced she wanted to marry her boyfriend, she immediately hired Paliwal. “I had a bad marriage,” said Sheela, whose name has been changed as her daughter remains unaware her fiance was spied on. “When my daughter said she’s in love, I wanted to support her - but not without proper checks.” Paliwal, 48, who founded her Tejas Detective Agency more than two decades ago, says business is better than ever. Her team handles around eight cases monthly. In one recent case - a client checking her prospective husband - Paliwal discovered a decimal point salary discrepancy. “The man said he earns around $70,700 annually,” Paliwal said. “We found out he was actually making $7,070.” It is discreet work. Paliwal’s office is tucked away in a city mall, with an innocuous sign board saying it houses an astrologer -- a service families often use to predict an auspicious wedding date. “Sometimes my clients also don’t want people to know they are meeting a detective,” she laughed. Hiring a detective can cost from $100-2,000, depending on the extent of surveillance needed. That is a small investment for families who splash out many times more on the wedding itself. It is not just worried parents trying to vet their prospective sons or daughters-in-law. Some want background checks on their future spouse - or, after marriage, to confirm a suspected affair. “It is a service to society,” said Sanjay Singh, a 51-year-old sleuth, who says his agency has handled “hundreds” of pre-matrimonial investigations this year alone. Private eye Akriti Khatri said around a quarter of cases at her Venus Detective Agency were pre-marriage checks. Arranged marriages binding two entire families together require a chain of checks before the couple even talk. That includes financial probes and, crucially, their status in India’s millennia-old caste hierarchy. Marriages breaking rigid caste or religious divisions can have deadly repercussions, sometimes resulting in so-called “honour” killings. In the past, such premarital checks were often done by family members, priests or professional matchmakers. But breakneck urbanisation in sprawling megacities has shaken social networks, challenging conventional ways of verifying marriage proposals. Arranged marriages now also happen online through matchmaking websites, or even dating apps. “Marriage proposals come on Tinder too,” added Singh. The job is not without its challenges. Layers of security in guarded modern apartment blocks mean it is often far harder for an agent to gain access to a property than older standalone homes. Singh said detectives had to rely on their charm to tell a “cock and bull story” to enter, saying his teams tread the grey zone between “legal and illegal”. But he stressed his agents operate on the right side of the law, ordering his teams to do “nothing unethical” while noting investigations often mean “somebody’s life is getting ruined”. Technology is on the side of the sleuths. Khatri has used tech developers to create an app for her agents to upload records directly online - leaving nothing on agents’ phones, in case they are caught. “This is safer for our team,” she said, adding it also helped them “get sharp results in less time and cost”. Surveillance tools starting at only a few dollars are readily available. Those include audio and video recording devices hidden in everyday items such as mosquito repellent socket devices, to more sophisticated magnetic GPS car trackers or tiny wearable cameras. The technology boom, Paliwal said, has put relationships under pressure. “The more hi-tech we become, the more problems we have in our lives,” she said. But she insisted that neither the technology nor the detectives should take the blame for exposing a cheat. “Such relationships would not have lasted anyway”, she said. “No relationship can work on the basis of lies.”

Blame it on the food and drink?Medical and beauty, cloud services and cybersecurity services have been listed among the leading sunrise industries in 2025, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC). Thanavath Phonvichai, president of the UTCC, revealed the "Top 10 Rising and Declining Businesses" ranking for 2025. These projections stem from an economic outlook for Thailand next year, which anticipates a growth rate of around 3% in 2025. Key drivers include the tourism recovery, investments by global tech giants, Thailand's partnership with Brics and the government's stimulus policies. However, challenges persist such as prolonged geopolitical conflicts, high household debt, US policy direction under the new administration and uncertainty concerning natural disasters. The report highlights that medical and beauty businesses are leading the way thanks to the government's visa-free policy and the booming medical tourism market that attracts large numbers of foreign visitors. Additionally, an aged population and Thailand's ambition to establish itself as a regional healthcare hub are driving this sector's success. Cloud services are also on the rise, driven by the ongoing expansion of Thailand's digital economy, a surge in online transactions and the emergence of AI and Internet of Things technologies. At the same time, the increasing threat of cyber-attacks is heightening demand for cybersecurity services as organisations strive to protect sensitive information. The following sector is related to social media, online entertainment and influencers, as consumers integrate the internet into their daily routines for work, shopping and leisure. E-commerce, soft power initiatives such as popular Thai series and films, advertising and online media are ranked third, driven by supportive government policies and evolving consumer habits favouring online platforms. Event management, comprising concerts, trade shows and entertainment related to alcoholic beverages, takes fourth spot. Spirituality-related businesses such as amulets and services such as quick loans and pawn shops are ranked fifth. As economic and social uncertainties loom, people increasingly seek spiritual solutions, while services addressing living costs and stringent bank lending conditions are gaining traction.

In recent years, the Manchester Derby has produced some memorable moments and dramatic twists, with both teams giving their all to come out on top. With the fans eagerly anticipating another thrilling encounter, all eyes will be on Anthony Taylor as he takes charge of this weekend's clash at the Etihad Stadium.

In the aftermath of his health scare, Vander made significant changes to his lifestyle and habits. He committed to a healthier diet, regular exercise routine, and stress management practices. He also prioritized self-care and made time for activities that brought him joy and relaxation. Through these changes, Vander not only improved his physical health but also cultivated a deeper sense of well-being and appreciation for life.Looking ahead, the outlook for the China Golden Dragon Index remains positive, with analysts forecasting continued growth and potential upside for Chinese assets. While challenges and risks persist, including geopolitical tensions, regulatory uncertainties, and market volatility, the resilience and dynamism of the Chinese economy are expected to support investor confidence and drive further gains in the index.

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