The Chicago Bears found the end zone for the first time in nearly a month in Sunday’s home game against the Green Bay Packers. On a 3rd-and-goal at the end of the second quarter, with the Bears trailing 7-3, Chicago second-year running back Roschon Johnson barreled in for a one-yard touchdown. Per NFL researcher Dante Koplowitz-Fleming, Johnson’s score was the Bears’ first TD since Oct. 27, ending a drought of 25 straight offensive drives without a TD. Koplowitz-Fleming added Chicago’s longest TD drought was in Weeks 12-14 in 2005 (30 drives). The Bears offense has underwhelmed throughout the season. Through…
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Bangladesh‘s interim leader Muhammad Yunus has appealed for the nation’s “patience”, pledging that general elections would be held after electoral and institutional reforms were completed in a televised address marking 100 days in office. “I promise that we will hold the much-anticipated election once the necessary and essential reforms are complete,” said Yunus, who was tasked with leading the transitional government following the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August. The 84-year-old leader vowed that an election commission would be formed “within a few days”, but did not provide a specific timeline for elections, citing the need for significant…
Crime in the City full episode: November 15, 2024 FOX 5 NY’s Dan Bowens takes a look at some of the more notable crimes across the New York City area this week, including a woman randomly choked to death on the sidewalk, a child almost snatched from his father in broad daylight and a 7-year-old child shot in Manhattan. BRONX – A man was arrested for shooting a teen in the leg in the Bronx Sunday morning, police said. He has been identified as 20-year-old David Ayenengoye. He has been charged with attempted murder and criminal use of a firearm,…
The South African Government condemns in the strongest possible terms the continued acts of aggression carried out by the State of Israel on the Syrian Arab Republic. The recent attack of 14 November 2024 in the Damascus suburb of Mazzeh, in proximity to the South African Embassy, other diplomatic missions and United Nations offices, is a blatant disregard of international law and the sovereignty of the Syrian Arab Republic. The Government of South Africa extends its sympathies and condolences to the Government and the people of Syria, especially the families of the deceased in these recent attacks. The continued aggression…
Even Baltimore Ravens star running back Derrick Henry makes mistakes sometimes. During Sunday’s road matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Henry fumbled on Baltimore’s second offensive play, and Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig recovered the ball. According to Bleacher Report Gridiron, it was Henry’s first fumble in 538 touches. The Steelers capitalized on the turnover. Pittsburgh quarterback Russell Wilson led an eight-play, 28-yard drive, which resulted in a 32-yard field goal by kicker Chris Boswell. While Henry rarely fumbles, it’s not surprising the Steelers’ elite defense forced an early turnover. Entering its matchup vs. Baltimore, Pittsburgh is tied for seventh in…
Civil defence spokesman says rescue workers are unable to reach the site of the attack due to the Israeli siege.At least 50 Palestinians killed as Israel bombs Gaza residential buildingAt least 50 people, a third of them children, have been killed in an Israeli strike in northern Gaza’s Beit Lahiya city, authorities said, as deadly bombardments hit the central and southern parts of the besieged Palestinian territory. Gaza’s Government Media Office on Sunday said Israeli forces struck a multistorey residential building housing six forcibly displaced Palestinian families in Beit Lahiya. The Ministry of Health’s Director-General Munir al-Bursh told Al Jazeera…
Exhausted crews worn out battling NJ, NY wildfires The NYC Tri-State is the driest it’s been in nearly 120 years, creating perfect conditions for wildfires to spark and grow. FOX 5 NY’s Richard Giacovas reports from Greenwood Lake, New York, talking to exhausted crews and sharing updates from the ground. NEW YORK – Voluntary evacuations were put in place for more than 100 homes in Orange County, New York on Saturday night. The voluntary evacuation enacted out of “an abundance of caution” impacted about 165 houses in Warwick, New York, as firefighters continued working to tame the Jennings Creek blaze,…
UK announces a major aid increase of £113 million for people in Sudan and those who have fled to neighbouring countries Foreign Secretary will call for the Adre border crossing to remain open indefinitely and for immediate action to end the violence Draft UN Security Council resolution introduced to push for the protection of civilians and an unrestricted passage of aid. Today [Sunday 17 November] the UK has announced an aid package which will support more than one million people affected by the devastating war in Sudan, providing vital aid for those in need. The new £113 million aid package,…
Sep 15, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Two marquee games on the docket, both with strong trends and massive viewer appeal. The AFC showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs (9-0) and Bills (8-2) in Buffalo has all sorts of storylines, but we’re slapping this ride in reverse after KC’s forced kicker change. For a team with seven of nine wins by a one-score margin, we cannot put our trust—or coin—behind the unwanted, temporary heir to Harrison…
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Chris Wright, a prominent fracking magnate and outspoken climate change sceptic, to serve as energy secretary in his upcoming administration. “As Secretary of Energy, Chris will be a key leader, driving innovation, cutting red tape, and ushering in a new ‘Golden Age of American Prosperity and Global Peace,’” Trump said in a statement on Saturday. Wright, the CEO of Liberty Energy, has long championed fossil fuel production as the cornerstone of economic growth, aligning closely with Trump’s vision of achieving US “energy dominance”. “Energy is the lifeblood that makes everything in life possible,” Wright posted…