Tributes pour in from Congressional lawmakers after Jimmy Carter's death: 'A great humanitarian'Alabama and Mississippi tumbled out of the top 10 of The Associated Press Top 25 poll Sunday and Miami and SMU moved in following a chaotic weekend in the SEC and across college football in general. Oregon is No. 1 for the sixth straight week and Ohio State, Texas and Penn State held their places behind the Ducks, who are the last unbeaten team. The shuffling begins at No. 5, where Notre Dame returned for the first time since Week 2 after beating Army for its ninth straight win. No. 6 Georgia moved up two spots, No. 7 Tennessee and No. 8 Miami each got a three-rung promotion and No. 9 SMU jumped four places for its first top-10 ranking since 1985. SMU has clinched a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game and would play Miami, if the Hurricanes win at Syracuse this week, or No. 12 Clemson . Indiana dropped from No. 5 to No. 10 following its first loss, a 38-15 defeat at Ohio State. The Buckeyes would play Oregon in the Big Ten championship game if they beat Michigan this Saturday for the first time in four years. The Southeastern Conference's hopes for landing four spots in the College Football Playoff took a hit with two of their teams losing as double-digit favorites. Texas, Georgia and Tennessee are the only SEC teams with fewer than three losses after Alabama lost 24-3 at Oklahoma and Mississippi lost 24-17 at Florida. Alabama and Mississippi each dropped six spots in the AP poll, the Crimson Tide to No. 13 and the Rebels to No. 15. Texas A & M was the third SEC team to lose, 43-41 at Auburn in four overtimes. The Aggies tumbled five places to No. 20 but would play Georgia in the SEC championship game if they knock off Texas this week. Losses by BYU and Colorado created a four-way tie for first in the Big 12. No. 14 Arizona State, picked to finish last in the conference, handed BYU its second straight loss and is the highest-ranked Big 12 team. No. 17 Iowa State earned a five-rung promotion with its win at Utah. BYU is No. 19 and Colorado, which lost to Kansas , is No. 23. If the four teams each finish 7-2 in conference play, it's Iowa State vs. Arizona State in the Big 12 championship game. No. 11 Boise State is first among the four ranked Group of Five teams. The Broncos got a one-spot bump despite struggling to beat a two-win Wyoming team. Tulane is No. 18, UNLV is No. 21 and Army is No. 25. Oregon, which was idle, was the consensus No. 1 team for the fourth straight week. The Ducks will be unbeaten in the regular season for the first time since 2010 if they beat Washington at home Saturday. Boise State's ranking is its highest since it was No. 8 in the final poll of the 2011 season. Arizona State's ranking is its highest since it was No. 12 in the final poll of the 2014 season. Indiana-Ohio State was the final top-five matchup of the regular season. The five were the most in a regular season since 1996. There also were five in 1936 and 1943. No. 24 Missouri, a 39-20 winner at Mississippi State , returned to the Top 25 after a one-week absence. Washington State's four-week run in the rankings ended with its second straight loss, 41-38 loss at Oregon State. SEC — 8 (Nos. 3, 6, 7, 13, 15, 16, 20, 24). Big Ten — 5 (Nos. 1, 2, 4, 10, 22). Big 12 — 4 (Nos. 14, 17, 19, 23). ACC — 3 (Nos. 8, 9, 12). AAC — 2 (Nos. 18, 25). Mountain West — 2 (Nos. 11, 21). Independent — 1 (No. 5). —No. 16 South Carolina at No. 12 Clemson: It's a Top 25 matchup for the first time since 2013. Clemson's 16-7 victory in Columbia last year was the fourth of five straight wins to end the Tigers' season. —No. 3 Texas at No. 20 Texas A & M: Stakes are high for the first meeting of longtime rivals since both were in the Big 12 in 2011. Winner goes to the SEC title game. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballBoxing Day shopper footfall was down 7.9% from last year across all UK retail destinations up until 5pm, MRI Software’s OnLocation Footfall Index found. However, this year’s data had been compared with an unusual spike in footfall as 2023 was the first “proper Christmas” period without Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, an analyst at the retail technology company said. It found £4.6 billion will be spent overall on the festive sales. Before the pandemic the number of Boxing Day shoppers on the streets had been declining year on year. The last uplift recorded by MRI was in 2015. Jenni Matthews, marketing and insights director at MRI Software, told the PA news agency: “We’ve got to bear in mind that (last year) was our first proper Christmas without any (Covid-19) restrictions or limitations. “Figures have come out that things have stabilised, we’re almost back to what we saw pre-pandemic.” There were year-on-year declines in footfall anywhere between 5% and 12% before Covid-19 restrictions, she said. MRI found 12% fewer people were out shopping on Boxing Day in 2019 than in 2018, and there were 3% fewer in 2018 than in 2017, Ms Matthews added. She said: “It’s the shift to online shopping, it’s the convenience, you’ve got the family days that take place on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.” People are also increasingly stocking-up before Christmas, Ms Matthews said, and MRI found an 18% increase in footfall at all UK retail destinations on Christmas Eve this year compared with 2023. Ms Matthews said: “We see the shops are full of people all the way up to Christmas Eve, so they’ve probably got a couple of good days of food, goodies, everything that they need, and they don’t really need to go out again until later on in that week. “We did see that big boost on Christmas Eve. It looks like shoppers may have concentrated much of their spending in that pre-Christmas rush.” Many online sales kicked off between December 23 and the night of Christmas Day and “a lot of people would have grabbed those bargains from the comfort of their own home”, she said. She added: “I feel like it’s becoming more and more common that people are grabbing the bargains pre-Christmas.” Footfall is expected to rise on December 27 as people emerge from family visits and shops re-open, including Next, Marks and Spencer and John Lewis that all shut for Boxing Day. It will also be payday for some as it is the last Friday of the month. A study by Barclays Consumer Spend had forecast that shoppers would spend £236 each on average in the Boxing Day sales this year, but that the majority of purchases would be made online. Nearly half of respondents said the cost-of-living crisis will affect their post-Christmas shopping but the forecast average spend is still £50 more per person than it was before the pandemic, with some of that figure because of inflation, Barclays said. Amid the financial pressures, many people are planning to buy practical, perishable and essential items such as food and kitchenware. A total of 65% of shoppers are expecting to spend the majority of their sales budget online. Last year, Barclays found 63.9% of Boxing Day retail purchases were made online. However, a quarter of respondents aim to spend mostly in store – an 11% rise compared with last year. Karen Johnson, head of retail at Barclays, said: “Despite the ongoing cost-of-living pressures, it is encouraging to hear that consumers will be actively participating in the post-Christmas sales. “This year, we’re likely to see a shift towards practicality and sustainability, with more shoppers looking to bag bargains on kitchen appliances and second-hand goods.” Consumers choose in-store shopping largely because they enjoy the social aspect and touching items before they buy, Barclays said, adding that high streets and shopping centres are the most popular destinations.winph4 。

SADO, Japan (AP) — Japan held a memorial ceremony on Sunday near the Sado Island Gold Mines , listed this summer as a UNESCO World Heritage site after the country moved past years of historical disputes with South Korea and reluctantly acknowledged the mines' dark history. However, it has not offered an apology. At these mines, hundreds of Koreans were forced to labor under abusive and brutal conditions during World War II, historians say. Japanese officials at Sunday’s ceremony time paid tribute for the first to “all workers” including Korean laborers who died at the mines, without acknowledging they were forced laborers — part of what critics call a persistent policy of whitewashing Japan's history of sexual and labor exploitation before and during the war. The ceremony, supposed to further mend wounds, renewed tensions between the two sides. South Korea boycotted Sunday's memorial service citing unspecified disagreements with Tokyo over the event. “As a resident, I must say (their absence) is very disappointing after all the preparations we made,” said Sado Mayor Ryugo Watanabe. “I wish we could have held the memorial with South Korean attendees.” The Associated Press explains the Sado mines, their history and the controversy. The 16th-century mines on the island of Sado, about the size of the Pacific island of Guam, off the western coast of Niigata prefecture, operated for nearly 400 years, beginning in 1601, and were once the world’s largest gold producer. They closed in 1989. During the Edo period, from 1603 to 1868, the mines supplied gold currency to the ruling Tokugawa Shogunate. Today, the site has been developed into a tourist facility and hiking site where visitors can learn about the changes in mining technology and production methods while looking at the remains of mine shafts and ore dressing facilities. Critics say the Japanese government only highlights the glory of the mines and covers up its use of Korean victims of forced labor and their ordeals. The mines were registered as a cultural heritage site in July after Japan agreed to include an exhibit on the conditions of Korean forced laborers and to hold a memorial service annually after repeated protests from the South Korean government. A few signs have since been erected, indicating former sites of South Korean laborers’ dormitories. A city-operated museum in the area also added a section about Korean laborers, but a private museum attached to the main UNESCO site doesn't mention them at all. At the UNESCO World Heritage Committee July meeting, the Japanese delegate said Tokyo had installed new exhibition material to explain the “severe conditions of (the Korean laborers’) work and to remember their hardship.” Japan also acknowledged that Koreans were made to do more dangerous tasks in the mine shaft, which caused some to die. Those who survived also developed lung diseases and other health problems. Many of them were given meager food rations and nearly no days off and were caught by police if they escaped, historians say. But the Japanese government has refused to admit they were “forced labor.” South Korea had earlier opposed the listing of the site for UNESCO World Heritage on the grounds that the Korean forced laborers used at the mines were missing from the exhibition. South Korea eventually supported the listing after consultations with Japan and Tokyo’s pledge to improve the historical background of the exhibit and to hold a memorial that also includes Koreans. Historians say Japan used hundreds of thousands of Korean laborers, including those forcibly brought from the Korean Peninsula, at Japanese mines and factories to make up for labor shortages because most working-age Japanese men had been sent to battlefronts across Asia and the Pacific. About 1,500 Koreans were forced to work at the Sado mines, according to Yasuto Takeuchi, an expert on Japan’s wartime history, citing wartime Japanese documents. The South Korean government has said it expects Japan to keep its pledge to be truthful to history and to show both sides of the Sado mines. “The controversy surrounding the Sado mines exhibit underscores a deeper problem” of Japan’s failure to face up to its wartime responsibility and its growing “denialism” of its wartime atrocities, Takeuchi said. All workers who died at the Sado mines were honored. That includes hundreds of Korean laborers who worked there during Japan’s 1910-1945 colonization of the Korean Peninsula. At Sunday’s ceremony, four Japanese representatives, including central and local government officials and the head of the organizing group, thanked all mine workers for their sacrifice and mourned for those who died. None offered any apology to Korean forced laborers for the harsh treatment at the mines. Attendants observed a moment of silence for the victims who died at the mines due to accidents and other causes. The ceremony dredged up long-standing frustrations in South Korea. About 100 people, including officials from Japan’s local and central government, as well as South Korean Foreign Ministry officials and the relatives of Korean wartime laborers, were supposed to attend. Because of South Korea's last-minute boycott, more than 20 seats remained vacant. The Foreign Ministry said in a statement Saturday it was impossible to settle the disagreements between both governments before the planned event on Sunday, without specifying what those disagreements were. There has been speculation that the South Korean boycott might have been due to the presence of parliamentary vice minister Akiko Ikuina at Sunday's ceremony. In August 2022, Ikuina reportedly visited Tokyo’s controversial Yasukuni Shrine , weeks after she was elected as a lawmaker. Japan’s neighbors view Yasukuni, which commemorates 2.5 million war dead including war criminals, as a symbol of Japan’s past militarism. Her visit could have been seen as a sign of a lack of remorse. Some South Koreans criticized the Seoul government for throwing its support behind an event without securing a clear Japanese commitment to highlight the plight of Korean laborers. There were also complaints over South Korea agreeing to pay for the travel expenses of Korean victims’ family members who were invited to attend the ceremony. Critics say Japan’s government has long been reluctant to discuss wartime atrocities. That includes what historians describe as the sexual abuse and enslavement of women across Asia, many of them Koreans who were deceived into providing sex to Japanese soldiers at frontline brothels and euphemistically called “comfort women,” and the Koreans who were mobilized and forced to work in Japan, especially in the final years of World War II. Korean compensation demands for Japanese atrocities during its brutal colonial rule have strained relations between the two Asian neighbors, most recently after a 2018 South Korean Supreme Court ruling ordered Japanese companies to pay damages over their wartime forced labor. Japan’s government has maintained that all wartime compensation issues between the two countries were resolved under the 1965 normalization treaty. Ties between Tokyo and Seoul have improved recently after Washington said their disputes over historical issues hampered crucial security cooperation as China’s threat grows in the region. South Korea’s conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol announced in March 2023 that his country would use a local corporate fund to compensate forced labor victims without demanding Japanese contributions. Japan’s then-Prime Minister Fumio Kishida later expressed sympathy for their suffering during a Seoul visit. Security, business and other ties between the sides have since rapidly resumed. Japan’s whitewashing of wartime atrocities has risen since the 2010s, particularly under the past government of revisionist leader Shinzo Abe . For instance, Japan says the terms “sex slavery” and “forced labor” are inaccurate and insists on the use of highly euphemistic terms such as “comfort women” and “civilian workers” instead. Takeuchi, the historian, said listing Japan’s modern industrial historical sites as a UNESCO World Heritage is a government push to increase tourism. The government, he said, wants “to commercialize sites like the Sado mines by beautifying and justifying their history for Japan’s convenience.” Associated Press writer Kim Tong-hyung in Seoul, South Korea contributed to this report.

Percentages: FG .388, FT .640. 3-Point Goals: 5-18, .278 (K.Williams 2-3, Brewer 1-3, Williamson 1-3, Gittens 1-4, Aybar 0-2, Gray 0-3). Team Rebounds: 3. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 1 (Gittens). Turnovers: 13 (Brewer 3, Gittens 3, Aybar 2, Salatchoum 2, Williamson 2, Gray). Steals: 6 (Williamson 3, Aybar, Brewer, Gray). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .382, FT .733. 3-Point Goals: 7-27, .259 (Johnson 3-9, McLean 2-5, Barno 1-1, Stewart 1-6, D.Williams 0-2, Muniz 0-2, Washington 0-2). Team Rebounds: 3. Team Turnovers: 1. Blocked Shots: None. Turnovers: 10 (Barno 3, Stewart 3, Johnson 2, Duax, Muniz). Steals: 9 (Barno 3, Duax 3, Johnson, McLean, Reddick). Technical Fouls: None. A_1,601 (4,633).No. 7 Tennessee 78, UT Martin 35

CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Elias Cato scored 23 points as Central Arkansas beat UNC Asheville 92-83 in double overtime on Sunday. Jordan Morris made two free throws with one second left for UNC Asheville (2-3) to force overtime tied at 71. Fletcher Abee's 3-pointer with 33 seconds left in the first overtime tied the game at 79 and led to the second extra period. Michael Evbagharu's layup gave Central Arkansas (2-4) the lead in the second OT and Cato followed with a 3-pointer as the Bears outscored the Bulldogs 21-12 to pull out the victory. Cato added nine rebounds for the Bears. Layne Taylor totaled 19 points, seven assists, six rebounds and five steals. Brayden Fagbemi pitched in with 19 points, seven assists and five steals. The Bulldogs (2-3) were led by Fletcher Abee, who recorded 27 points. UNC Asheville also got 17 points from Josh Banks. Toyaz Solomon finished with 15 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .NoneUDUPI: Deputy Commissioner Vidya Kumari K has directed officials to implement necessary preventive measures to control Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), commonly known as Monkey Fever , which tends to occur between Nov and June. She stressed the importance of inter-departmental coordination to manage the situation effectively. Presiding over the coordination committee meeting held at the Rajathadri recently, the DC discussed the precautionary steps required to prevent KFD and other zoonotic diseases. IPL 2025 mega auction IPL Auction 2025 Live: Arshdeep Singh first player up for bids IPL Auction 2025: Who got whom IPL 2025 Auction: What is RTM card and how does Right to Match work? She noted that although KFD was observed in the Western Ghats and Malnad regions for years, there are currently no reported cases in the district. She explained that KFD usually arises when people venture into forests and encounter ticks carried by monkeys or livestock. To prevent this, she stressed the need to raise awareness among the public. Areas where dead monkeys are found will be marked as hotspots, and fever surveys will be conducted within a 2-kilometre radius. She also directed local health committees to hold awareness meetings and disseminate health information to both residents and tourists. Door-to-door awareness campaigns are to be conducted, particularly for communities living near forested areas, where the risk is higher. Symptoms of Monkey Fever include high fever lasting 3–5 days, severe body pain, red eyes, cough, and cold. Forest department staff were advised to report any sightings of dead monkeys to health authorities promptly and to take precautionary measures. Awareness campaigns should also be carried out using highway billboards. Further, Vidya Kumari noted an increase in dog bite cases in the district and instructed that all necessary measures be taken to control them. An adequate stock of vaccines for dog and snake bites should be maintained to ensure timely treatment. District Health and Family Welfare Officer Dr I.P. Gadad, District Surgeon Dr H. Ashok, District Surveillance Officer Dr Nagaratna, Malaria Control Officer Dr Prashanth Bhat, and others were present.

Boxing Day shopper footfall was down 7.9% from last year across all UK retail destinations up until 5pm, MRI Software’s OnLocation Footfall Index found. However, this year’s data had been compared with an unusual spike in footfall as 2023 was the first “proper Christmas” period without Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, an analyst at the retail technology company said. It found £4.6 billion will be spent overall on the festive sales. Before the pandemic the number of Boxing Day shoppers on the streets had been declining year on year. The last uplift recorded by MRI was in 2015. Jenni Matthews, marketing and insights director at MRI Software, told the PA news agency: “We’ve got to bear in mind that (last year) was our first proper Christmas without any (Covid-19) restrictions or limitations. “Figures have come out that things have stabilised, we’re almost back to what we saw pre-pandemic.” There were year-on-year declines in footfall anywhere between 5% and 12% before Covid-19 restrictions, she said. MRI found 12% fewer people were out shopping on Boxing Day in 2019 than in 2018, and there were 3% fewer in 2018 than in 2017, Ms Matthews added. She said: “It’s the shift to online shopping, it’s the convenience, you’ve got the family days that take place on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.” People are also increasingly stocking-up before Christmas, Ms Matthews said, and MRI found an 18% increase in footfall at all UK retail destinations on Christmas Eve this year compared with 2023. Ms Matthews said: “We see the shops are full of people all the way up to Christmas Eve, so they’ve probably got a couple of good days of food, goodies, everything that they need, and they don’t really need to go out again until later on in that week. “We did see that big boost on Christmas Eve. It looks like shoppers may have concentrated much of their spending in that pre-Christmas rush.” Many online sales kicked off between December 23 and the night of Christmas Day and “a lot of people would have grabbed those bargains from the comfort of their own home”, she said. She added: “I feel like it’s becoming more and more common that people are grabbing the bargains pre-Christmas.” Footfall is expected to rise on December 27 as people emerge from family visits and shops re-open, including Next, Marks and Spencer and John Lewis that all shut for Boxing Day. It will also be payday for some as it is the last Friday of the month. A study by Barclays Consumer Spend had forecast that shoppers would spend £236 each on average in the Boxing Day sales this year, but that the majority of purchases would be made online. Nearly half of respondents said the cost-of-living crisis will affect their post-Christmas shopping but the forecast average spend is still £50 more per person than it was before the pandemic, with some of that figure because of inflation, Barclays said. Amid the financial pressures, many people are planning to buy practical, perishable and essential items such as food and kitchenware. A total of 65% of shoppers are expecting to spend the majority of their sales budget online. Last year, Barclays found 63.9% of Boxing Day retail purchases were made online. However, a quarter of respondents aim to spend mostly in store – an 11% rise compared with last year. Karen Johnson, head of retail at Barclays, said: “Despite the ongoing cost-of-living pressures, it is encouraging to hear that consumers will be actively participating in the post-Christmas sales. “This year, we’re likely to see a shift towards practicality and sustainability, with more shoppers looking to bag bargains on kitchen appliances and second-hand goods.” Consumers choose in-store shopping largely because they enjoy the social aspect and touching items before they buy, Barclays said, adding that high streets and shopping centres are the most popular destinations.Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) Shares Up 6.2% – Here’s Why

Dell Technologies who were slammed recently by one of Australia’s top reviewers of notebooks has seen their shares fell sharply after the US PC maker delivered a slump in revenues. Consumer revenue fell 18% to US$2B as the Company struggled to deliver new cutting-edge notebooks. Dell stock was down more than 11% in after-hours trading following the report having fallen 24.9% during the past six months. Revenue was hurt by a performance in the company’s client solutions group, which includes PCs and laptops, saw revenue fall 1% to $12.1B year-on-year in Looking ahead to the fourth quarter, Dell forecast revenue between $24 billion and $25 billion, missing the average analyst projection of $25.57 billion, according to LSEG data. Commenting on the report, Deutsche Bank analysts believe Dell’s weaker Q4 guide comes mainly due to delays in AI server sales and PC refresh activity. Nick Ross a leading reviewer of PC’s the owner of ‘High Performance Laptops web site, recently called for a boycott of Dell and Alienware claiming that the Companies actions “Almost killed him.” His comments kicked off a debate about how PR Companies are paid to milk exposure from tech writers and tech media sites in an effort to get a favourable review or story without any contribution “or very little” contribution to the originators of the content. And when they don’t like a story, or a negative review believe that ‘black banning” a media organisation’ actually works when in reality the pen is mightier than the sword as Dell is finding out after Ross called for a boycott of the big PC brand. The slump in Dell stock and the fall in consumer PC revenue follows the exit of Dells Alienware range from JB Hi Fi. Both Dell Technologies and HP are forecasting lower-than-expected earnings for the current quarter, due in part to lack of demand for AI notebooks which are being sold at a premium price. The shares of both companies have fallen on average 12%, while pacing what would be HP’s worst day in more than three years. Yesterday HP’s shares dipped to just over $34, putting the stock on track for its worst loss since March 2020, when shares fell by more than 14% in a single day. Dell—whose fourth quarter began Nov. 2—expects revenue to fall between $24 billion and $25 billion with adjusted earnings of $2.50 per share, below the $25.5 billion in revenue and $2.65 per share in earnings projected by analysts, according to FactSet. Meanwhile, HP projected earnings per share to fall between 70 cents and 76 cents for a first quarter that started Nov. 1, compared to the 85 cents per share projected by analysts. The AI market is a “robust opportunity” for Dell with “no signs of slowing down,” Jeff Clarke, Dell’s COO, said in the company’s report, though he noted on Wednesday that Dell’s AI business “will not be linear” as customers navigate a “changing” market. HP personal systems, which includes personal computers which makes up the bulk of overall growth, saw net revenue rise 9% to US$11.5B year over year. Printing net revenue rose 1% to $4.5B, while personal systems revenue rose 2% to $9.6B in Q4 year on year. Bernstein analysts said HP’s guidance pointed “to an unusually back-half loaded year, which appears predicated on continued strong IPG margins and strong PC growth/upgrade cycle.” “We don’t have high conviction in either and end up slightly below the midpoint of HPQ’s guidance range,” analysts led by Toni Sacconaghi commented. Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) analysts voiced similar comments, noting that an in-line full-year guide and a sub-seasonal Q1 outlook “means 2025 will be more back-half loaded than ever before.”

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Guest Opinion: The wrong way to fight climate changeSMU has plenty to play for when it closes the regular season against California on Saturday afternoon in Dallas. The Mustangs (10-1, 7-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), who checked in at No. 9 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday, would like to send their seniors off the right way. They would also like to complete a perfect regular season before appearing in the ACC title game in their first year in the conference. Most importantly, they want to continue to strengthen their playoff case. "You've got the College Football Playoff, so every game matters. That's what's so cool about it now. The regular season is important," SMU coach Rhett Lashlee said. "We'd like to finish well in everything we do, particularly on Saturday, to finish off the regular season, continue our momentum into the following week. Hopefully, continue to show the committee and others that we're worthy of continuing to play this year." The Mustangs are a worthy playoff team to date. Kevin Jennings has established himself as one of the top quarterbacks in the country, throwing for 2,521 yards with 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He also has rushed for 315 yards and four TDs. Brashard Smith has been another standout, rushing for 1,089 yards and 13 TDs. Defensively, the Mustangs rank tied for 14th in the country with 20 takeaways. "Obviously they've had a phenomenal season," Cal coach Justin Wilcox said of SMU. "As soon as you turn the tape on, it doesn't take very long to see why their record is what it is. They're very, very good really in every phase of the game - extremely explosive and quick and fast. They've got a dominant D-line. We've got a lot of challenges in front of us and our guys are excited for that." Cal (6-5, 2-5) is coming off an emotional win, defeating rival Stanford 24-21 on Saturday to secure a bowl berth. The Golden Bears will appear in consecutive bowls for the first time since 2018-19 and are now looking to clinch their first winning season since 2019. SMU is not overlooking Cal, as all five of the Golden Bears' losses have come by one score. "You'd be hard-pressed to find a better 6-5 team in America," Lashlee said. "I think you can conservatively say they very, very easily could be 9-2." Cal is led by quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who has thrown for 3,004 yards with 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. Tight end Jack Endries leads the team with 555 yards receiving, while wide receiver Nyziah Hunter has caught a team-leading five touchdowns. Defensively, Cal has the ACC's top scoring defense (20.7 points per game) and is tied with Clemson for the ACC's best turnover margin (plus-13). Defensive back Nohl Williams is the star of the group -- he leads the country with seven interceptions. Even though oddsmakers are heavily favoring SMU, Cal is going into the game with a simple mindset. "Our task at hand is to make the best bowl game right now," Mendoza said. "And the way to do that is to go into Dallas, give it our best and ruin SMU's season." Saturday will mark the first conference meeting between these ACC newcomers, and just the second meeting between the programs all time. SMU won a 13-6 game back in 1957. --Field Level MediaJimmy Carter Net Worth: How rich was the late US President?

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In addition to efficiency, Polygon offers developers unique blockchains, privacy-focused zkEVM technology, and Supernets for private networks. Polygon's ecosystem supports NFT marketplaces, blockchain-based games, and DeFi dApps, attracting creators and innovators. Global businesses, famous artists, and celebrity initiatives support Polygon, a vibrant, fast-paced playground where users and developers may succeed without breaking the bank. Smart, scalable, and fascinating crypto investment Polygon. Bonk (BONK) Bonk (BONK), the meme coin revolutionizing crypto with use and purpose, may turn $500 into $1 million by 2026. Unlike other Dogecoin imitators, BONK thrives on Solana's high-speed, low-cost blockchain, making it suitable for tipping, microtransactions, and decentralized app integration. BONK's cult-like community has generated Dogecoin-level hype, but with intentional alignment with Solana's booming ecosystem. The network effect helps BONK become a viable, scalable meme token as Solana grows and attracts more users. Its potential to create retail excitement like Dogecoin or Pepe Coin boosts its popularity. Trading at fractions of a cent, BONK offers exceptional affordability and significant potential for life-changing gains, even with a small investment. BONK is the best option for investors wanting a smart, long-lasting meme coin. Chainlink (LINK) Chainlink (LINK) is the epicenter of blockchain developments and the best bet for growth—greater than any other platform, Dogecoin (DOGE) notwithstanding. You may call LINK the WiFi of the crypto industry—it is there, but no one sees it. Chainlink powers smart contracts in DeFi, insurance, and gaming by connecting blockchain with real-world data, playing an unheralded role in their success. Its incorporation into hundreds of projects makes it the most valuable blockchain infrastructure player. LINK's new staking function lets investors receive passive income while holding an asset with explosive upside potential, making it even more appealing. Demand for credible oracle solutions like Chainlink will rise as crypto use rises, making its fundamentals rock-solid. While trading around $15, LINK's next bull run to $200 could turn a $500 investment into a life-changing $1 million by 2026. For a token with innovation, utility, and tremendous growth potential, Chainlink is a must-have. Aptos (APT) Aptos is quickly becoming a likely Dogecoin (DOGE) replacement, with the potential to turn a $500 investment into $1 million by 2026. Last week, it rallied 18.26%, proving its resiliency and market appeal. By Monday, it had retested support and recovered most of its losses despite resistance at $15.03. Activity and developer involvement drives the Aptos ecosystem to a record $1.29 billion Total Value Locked (TVL). Due to its strong momentum, analysts expect the coin to close over $15.03. Its Relative Strength Index (RSI) is neutral, indicating space for growth, and its Bull Bear Power indicator is positive. Despite a 2.79% intraday drop, Aptos remains a top crypto option for high-growth investors. It positions itself as a revolutionary asset with huge upside potential. Cardano (ADA) Cardano (ADA) might turn a $500 investment into $1 million by 2026, making it a top Dogecoin replacement. Instead of meme-driven coins, Cardano is founded on research and innovation with a layered architecture for dependability and scalability. With fast transaction speeds and unmatched scalability, the future Hydra scaling solution strengthens its position and drives its expected 5x price increase by 2024. Institutions are interested in Cardano's supply chain tracking and digital identity systems outside the blockchain. Cardano offers a compelling potential to lead the crypto wave with its optimal blend of cutting-edge technology, real-world value, and enterprise collaborations. Would this research-driven blockchain make you the next big winner? Conclusion The eight Dogecoin (DOGE) substitutes above offer investors a chance to earn $500 into $1 million by 2026 in the fast-changing cryptocurrency market. From utility-driven Rexas Finance to innovation-focused Cardano and high-performance Tron, each token offers unique value propositions, resilient ecosystems, and scaling solutions that correspond to the future of decentralized finance. These cryptocurrencies could outperform DOGE and redefine asset ownership, trading, and wealth creation as the market grows and institutional adoption increases. Whether you want sustainability, technology, or real-world applications, these coins are the key to future crypto success. Your financial future may depend on taking action and riding the wave of innovation. For more information about Rexas Finance (RXS) visit the links below: Website: https://rexas.com Win $1 Million Giveaway: https://bit.ly/Rexas1M Whitepaper: https://rexas.com/rexas-whitepaper.pdf Twitter/X: https://x.com/rexasfinance Telegram: https://t.me/rexasfinance Join our WhatsApp Channel to get the latest news, exclusives and videos on WhatsApp _____________ Disclaimer: Analytics Insight does not provide financial advice or guidance. Also note that the cryptocurrencies mentioned/listed on the website could potentially be scams, i.e. designed to induce you to invest financial resources that may be lost forever and not be recoverable once investments are made. You are responsible for conducting your own research (DYOR) before making any investments. Read more here.No. 9 SMU aims to improve playoff odds vs. CalWellRX, Parent Company of Ways2Well and ReviveRX, Acquires Bioreach