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Manchester United teammates Rasmus Hojlund and Amad Diallo exchanged words after the final whistle of a 2-1 victory on Thursday. And manager Ruben Amorin has no problem with it. “For me, it’s a very, very good sign,” Amorin said after his team beat Viktoria Plzen to stay unbeaten in the Europa League. Hojlund scored two goals and hoped for a centering pass from Diallo to go for a hat trick in the final minutes. The Denmark striker didn't get the pass, though. Viktoria had been pushing forward looking for an equalizer, which created space for United counters. On another break shortly afterward, Hojlund opted to keep the ball. The pair then had a heated post-game exchange. “We need to feel something,” Amorin said. “If we need to fight each other, it's like a family. When you don't care, you don't do nothing. When you care — you fight with your brother, with your mother, your father.” AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerA diet enriched in crucial vitamins is key to improving reproductive health. Vitamin deficiency in men is often overlooked, yet it can have significant implications for overall health and well-being. Lifestyles with stress, fast food, and minimal sunlight exposure are known to cause deficiencies, particularly in vitamins D, B12, and magnesium. These nutrients are not just essential for maintaining energy levels but they play a pivotal role in hormonal balance. Dr Soumya Shetty, Fertility Consultant, Nova IVF, Chembur, Mumbai, explains, “Factors such as age-related changes in metabolism can diminish nutrient absorption efficiency complicating the nutritional landscape and may cause reproductive health issues in men. As awareness grows about men's health issues like testosterone levels and mood disorders, addressing vitamin deficiencies becomes of utmost importance.” Decoding the link between vitamin deficiency and its impact on male reproductive healthInadequate Vitamin E may impair sperm function, affecting motility and overall viability which is an issue that could compromise conception. Men should include all the essential vitamins in their diet. Vitamin deficiency can impact male reproductive health, often in ways that remain underappreciated. For instance, Vitamin D is not just essential for bone health as it plays a crucial role in testosterone production. Low levels can lead to reduced testosterone, influencing libido and fertility. Dr Soumya says, "One has to take the help of an expert when it comes to adding essential nutrients to the diet. Any supplement should be taken as per the expert’s advice. Including vitamin-rich foods in your diet can be a game changer for reproductive health. Remember, foods high in Vitamin E like almonds and avocados are known to boost fertility in men. Antioxidants like Vitamins C and A found in colorful fruits and vegetables combat oxidative stress that can damage eggs and sperm too. Antioxidants such as vitamins C and E found in colorful fruits and vegetables combat oxidative stress that can harm sperm cells." Snacking on berries or tossing some nuts into your meals not only enhances your diet but also improves reproductive health. Vitamin D is not just essential for bone health but also helps in testosterone production, which can significantly impact libido and sperm quality. Opting for fatty fish like salmon or sardines, dairy products can boost your vitamin D levels. Be cautious when it comes to your reproductive health and adhere to vitamin-rich diet. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Health and around the world.None
By Hayden Bird Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye processed the disappointing 34-15 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday with honesty in his postgame press conference. On a day when New England was uncompetitive for large tracts of the game, the 22-year-old Maye noted that a lack of execution underpinned his team’s underachievement. “Penalties set us back and kind of put us behind the eight-ball,” Maye said . “You just can’t do that in this league.” The Patriots finished with 10 penalties for 75 yards, including several at critical junctures in the first half that helped shape the trajectory of the game. Though he disagreed with any assessment that the team is regressing, Maye acknowledged the frustration of committing self-inflicted errors. “I don’t think it’s something where we’re just getting beat and out-talented,” he explained. “I think it’s just something where we’re hurting ourselves.” After a series of performances in which he showed his potential and shined in isolated moments, Maye mostly struggled in Miami on Sunday. He finished 22-of-37 for 222 yards passing (including a highlight-worthy touchdown pass ), but also committed two turnovers. One, a third quarter fumble caused by a sack from Dolphins lineman Zach Sieler, led to a quick Miami touchdown to make the score 31-0. It would prove to be an insurmountable lead. Reflecting on the fumble, Maye called it “just bad” on his part to not manage the circumstances better. “Just find a way to protect the football and go down, or find a way to get it out,” Maye said of turnover. The other mistake, a fourth-quarter interception near the line of scrimmage, was one he put less focus on. “The interception, just trying to check it down and it happened to get tipped, so I’m not too worried about that.” New England is now 3-9 on the season, struggling once again on third downs (going just 3-of-14 in the game). “It’s tough. It’s frustrating,” Maye said of the outcome. “I know we’ve got better football ahead of us. This wasn’t our best product today.” As he continues to grind through the Patriots’ rebuilding effort, the 2024 first-round pick said he encouraged teammates to bottle up the feeling they had in the aftermath of Sunday’s demoralizing defeat. “Yeah it’s tough,” said Maye. “I think like I’ve always said, I hate losing more than I really like to win. Losing sucks. I told some of the guys on the sideline, ‘Just remember this feeling. Remember this feeling of really getting our butts whipped today.’ I think it’s only up from here. We’ve got a bright future and a lot of bright players in there that can make some plays for the Patriots.” Hayden Bird Hayden Bird is a sports staff writer for Boston.com, where he has worked since 2016. He covers all things sports in New England. Sign up for Patriots updates🏈 Get breaking news and analysis delivered to your inbox during football season. Be civil. Be kind.Women more likely to need walking aids but less likely to use them – study
second inauguration will be a triumphant return for a former president many believed to be permanently barred from Washington four years ago after denying his 2020 election loss. But for Democrats and their allies, Jan. 20, 2025 is a dreaded date coming off a bruising 2024 presidential election. And they're not sure about attending the time-honored transfer of power in person. "I'm not quite sure what I would be celebrating with his inauguration," Rep. Jamie Raskin, a Maryland Democrat who spearheaded some of the aggressive oversight during Trump's first term, told USA TODAY. For Democrats who agree with Raskin, no amount of calls for returning to normalcy will persuade them to attend Trump's swearing-in ceremony. They are making it a point to skip Trump's second inauguration for events that will underscore their values, such as celebrations around the holiday for slain civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., which falls on the same Monday. "I won't pretend to normalize who or what he stands for," Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, said of Trump in an interview. Notably, however, are Democrats from the swing states Trump swept in November, who emphasized keeping with traditions, namely showcasing the country's peaceful transfer of power. "I'll be in attendance," said Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., who could face one of the toughest 2026 Senate battles. "And I think Georgians expect me to be." Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., said he will also be at the January event, and that his attendance was never in question. "I think it’s a responsibility," said the former astronaut and to be Kamala Harris' 2024 vice-presidential running mate. And like any event, a handful haven't filled out their calendar, including prominent lawmakers and several of the former living presidents who served before Trump and after Trump. "That’s a good question," Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said when asked if he would be there come January. "I haven’t thought about it." During the White House campaign, Trump's opponents warned that his return to power represented an existential threat to democracy that would upend the country. Currently, there are deepening concerns among liberals and other opponents that he will , which some of the returning president's conservative backers dismiss as overblown. Should Democrats skip the inauguration, as , or would it be wiser for them to attend and show that after a divisive contest, America's democratic norms remain secure? After all, Trump didn't attend Biden's inauguration after the now-president defeated him in 2020. "I've gotten sick and tired of red versus blue, Democrats versus Republicans," Donna Brazile, a longtime Democratic political strategist and former interim DNC chair, told USA TODAY. "This is individual choices and individual, you know, opportunities," she added. "...I'm not telling anybody what to do." As Trump returns to Washington, political observers and historians say the attendance list for his swearing-in ceremony could be a cheat sheet of how different factions of the opposition party and other foes plan to handle his second administration. Others think it shouldn't be looked at through a political lens at all. Biden, who in July, is his predecessor broke four years prior when he opted to leave Washington directly from the White House rather than attend the January 2021 inauguration for his Democratic rival. He last month, and will likely be front row when he watches the Republican take the oath. Likewise Harris, the incumbent vice president who Trump defeated in all seven battleground states, will preside over the Senate when it certifies his victory on Jan. 6, 2025. Political observers say it will be particularly noteworthy how the respond to their populist-minded fraternity brother, especially given to his inauguration in January. At the moment, it is unclear if Trump's predecessors, all of whom showed up in 2017, will be there next month. The offices for former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama said there were no scheduling announcements for either at the moment. Former President Bill Clinton's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A spokesperson for the Carter Center said the , who has been in hospice care for the past two years, will not be attending due to health reasons, but otherwise would go. "None of the other former presidents like or respect Donald Trump," said Douglas Brinkley, a renowned presidential historian and professor of history at Rice University. "They find him to be a demagogue and celebrity bore." Brinkley said former presidents have a higher calling than other elected officials, however, and if they do attend January's ceremony their attendance would be considered part of their larger public service to the country, as opposed to an endorsement. Inviting the Chinese president, he said, demonstrates as "has beens" politically. "He wants around him people that are powerful and kinetic at this moment, and the MAGA movement is not looking for sympathy or help from Obamas or Clintons or Bushes," Brinkley said. Trump's inauguration falls on MLK Day, honoring the legacy and achievements of the civil rights leader who gave the famous "I Have a Dream" speech. That alone is reason enough for some progressives to pass on joining what many will see as Trump's celebration. "To go and to celebrate the transition of power to someone who wants to decimate everything that Martin Luther King stood for on Martin Luther King Day as a civil rights lawyer seems a little absent minded to me, so I personally am not interested," said Crockett, who represents part of the Dallas area. Both Reps. Ayanna Pressley, D-Ohio, and Judy Chu, D-Calif., cited similar reasons for not attending. "I'll be in town with my constituents honoring Dr. King's legacy," said Pressley. "I don't think being there does that." There are several Washington, D.C.-based events scheduled for the holiday, which will mark its 30th anniversary next year, such as a , and the launching of the "Realize the Dream" initiative by Martin Luther King III, which looks to have communities to commit to 100 million hours of service before King's 100 birthday in 2029. Matthew Dallek, a historian and professor of political management at George Washington University, said attending or skipping the inauguration is one of the first markers of how different factions of the Democratic Party are dealing with the 2024 election gut punch. "Because if you're not attending, you're also saying that you're probably not going to find any space or common ground on any legislation or maybe any other issue," he said. Several other Democratic lawmakers in the Senate and House offered similarly noncommittal RSVP's, including Reps. Maxwell Frost of Florida and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, and Sens. Tim Kaine of Virginia and Tammy Duckworth of Illinois. Raskin, who represents a Maryland district bordering Washington, D.C., served on the House select committee investigating Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. He pointed to Trump's comments over the weekend suggesting committee members should be jailed, and said he's yet to make up his mind as well. "I had not gotten to that point yet," he said. "Blocked that out." It's a tougher calculation for Democrats in swing districts or those facing tough reelections, especially as many anticipate one of Trump's first actions on Inauguration Day will be . That act alone could make Democrats on the fence uneasy about personally taking part in the hand-off ceremony. Attending the inauguration, however, shouldn't be a litmus test for Democrats, said Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla. "He's the president, got elected the majority of electoral votes, being inaugurated. I'm a member of Congress. I'm going to the inauguration. That shouldn't be abnormal," said Moskowitz, who served in Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida's administration as his emergency management czar during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pressed further on what he thinks about colleagues boycotting, the Florida Democrat said: “You can ignore it all you want. He's still the president (for) the next four years.”2025 will be a landmark year for WWE, largely because 16-time world champion John Cena is going on his year-long retirement tour. The leader of the Cenation is leaving his boots in the ring after more than 25 years in the business, and it's all set to begin at the 2025 Royal Rumble. More WWE: WWE Superstar Jade Cargill 'Secret' Injury Details Reportedly Revealed One of the best spectacles in professional wrestling, Cena has had massive success at the event, winning the event twice in 2008 and 2013. This has led to many speculating that Cena is an early favorite to win it a third time, something that has only been accomplished by Stone Cold Steve Austin. This includes BetOnline, which has Cena ranked as the most likely winner with +350 betting odds . This puts Cena ahead of such Superstars as CM Punk (+400), Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (+600), Roman Reigns (+700), Gunther (+1400), and Seth "Freakin" Rollins (+1600). While this is certainly exciting for fans of the Doctor of Thuganomics, they should be careful before they put money down on Cena. Yes, Cena has had much success in the Rumble and is arguably the most accomplished WWE Superstar of all time, but there are multiple factors that point away from betting on him. First of all, there are plenty of Superstars whose storyline could absolutely benefit from a Royal Rumble victory, including the aforementioned CM Punk, The Rock, and even Roman Reigns. Then there are Superstars lower down the card whose entire careers could change if they win, like "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Bron Breakker, Chad Gable, or Ilja Dragunov. While it would be cool to see Cena come out with the win, his name is so big and recognizable that he doesn't need a Royal Rumble win to add prestige to his career. Second, Cena getting eliminated will be a great way for him to start a feud with a wrestler he may not have battled in the past, like the aforementioned Dominik Mysterio, or build a pre-existing feud, like with Austin Theory. Finally, betting on the winner of a scripted program is just a bad idea. TKO President Mark Shapiro said it best : "We're not going to be asking Triple H—Paul Levesque, who runs our creative—to keep his scripts so under wraps that we can start sports betting. It just doesn't jive." So while the betting odds seem to be in Cena's favor, it's most likely that he won't be pointing at the WrestleMania sign come January. More WWE: McMahon Family Member May Return to WWE For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports .
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TRAVERSE CITY — The Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval to purchase 62 new Taser 10 devices for use by patrol officers at a total cost of $289,721. The money would come from an existing fund balance in the department’s 2024 budget, rather than a new allocation. The proposal is on the agenda for Wednesday morning's county board meeting. “Tasers give our officers a less than lethal way to respond to a dangerous situation,” said Capt. Brandon Brinks of the sheriff’s office. “In many cases, simply telling a person that we may use a Taser is enough to get them to comply. It’s a powerful deterrence.” Their current X26 Tasers are no longer supported by the manufacturer, Axon Enterprise Inc., and the remaining X26P units will soon be discontinued, according to company reports. Furthermore, the existing Tasers are old, failing and unreliable, Brinks said. Saving money also is a factor. By purchasing all 62 Taser 10 units before the end of 2024, instead of buying them piecemeal over time, the county will save about $20,000 vs. the higher 2025 price, he added. Furthermore, Axon will pay the county $14,991 to buy back the department’s current Tasers. The proposed purchase comes with a five-year service and warranty contract that includes training, maintenance, technical support, duty use and evidence collection. The contract also includes a “train the trainer” module so that the sheriff’s office can train and re-certify officers each year, as required by department policy. Training is typically conducted in the basement of the law enforcement center at 851 Woodmere Avenue. That space features open areas, hallways, doorways and stairwells that can be used to simulate an interaction with a “non-compliant” suspect. “All of our officers also get training in de-escalation tactics that can reduce the chances of a violent encounter,” Brinks said. TASER TECHNOLOGY A Taser is a hand-held “electronic control device” or “energy weapon” that fires small barbed darts into a person, penetrating the skin. It then shoots up to 50,000 volts of modulated electricity through thin insulated copper wires that run from the device to the darts, incapacitating most subjects immediately, according to manufacturer reports. When both darts hit, if the electrical circuit is completed and maintained, it can cause the attacker’s muscles to contract and they may lose voluntary muscle control. Being “tased” can be painful, but is usually not lethal. In most cases, the effects are temporary. Certified Tase users are usually trained to monitor the subject for 20 minutes to make sure they recover normally, according to Axon. Small burns from the dart entry areas may also occur. Overall, Tasers are much less lethal than guns and less injurious than methods like batons, pepper spray and manual (physical) control, according to a study by the Accident Network Law Group. Another study of 1,000 Taser subjects led by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center concluded that 99.7 percent of the subjects had suffered no injuries, or minor ones such as scrapes and bruises, while three persons suffered injuries severe enough to need hospital admission, and two died. In cases where Taser-related deaths have occurred, nationwide, law enforcement agencies reported about 500 fatalities between 2010 and 2021, according to PBS News report. In many of those cases, death was related to pre-existing medical conditions, drug use or incorrect use of the Taser device, according to an ABC News investigation. Some studies have found that Tasers can affect cardiac (heart) and brain function. Using Tasers on subjects with significant mental illnesses also can be hazardous. Thanks to better training and technology, 72 percent fewer fatal incidents were reported in 2021 vs. 2018, ABC reported. That possibility of fatalities is why Axon markets the devices as “less lethal” than regular firearms. Closer to home, the Grand Traverse Sheriff’s Office said its officers used Tasers 40 times between 2016 and 2024 out of a total of 173 “use-of-force” incidents. “There were no use-of-force complaints or policy violations in any of those cases, and no significant injuries,” the report stated, reiterating that even a threat of Taser use is enough to quiet many offenders. HISTORY & DEVELOPMENT A NASA researcher named Jack Cover began developing the first Taser in 1969 and completed a working prototype in 1974. Using a loose acronym, he named it after the title of a book called “Tom Swift and His Electric Rifle.” The first Taser sold in 1976 used gunpowder as a propellant and was classified as a firearm by the U.S. Bureau of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. A later “Air Taser” model was not classified that way. In 1993, two brothers in Arizona founded the original TASER company, which was rebranded Axon in 2017 as it branched out into body cameras and software. Typically, Tasers can shoot their darts up to 35 feet. Those available to civilians are usually limited to about 15 feet, according to industry officials. Factors such as wind, angle and subject's clothing (thickness and/or material) can affect the actual effective range. The Taser 10 model sought by the Grand Traverse Sheriff’s Office has several advantages over earlier models. It can shoot darts up to 45 feet, providing more space and time to de-escalate conflicts, according to Axon. Equipped with a laser-sighting device, it can shoot up to 10 individually targeted probes without the need to reload a new cartridge. Because of its increased velocity, it can better penetrate thick clothing and tough materials, according to the company. Owning certain Taser models is legal for Michigan civilians 18 years or older, if they have a concealed pistol license and complete related training. Each device must have an active identification and tracking system. Also, Michigan residents can only use a Taser for protection or self-defense, according to legal experts. Civilians cannot carry a Taser within state and local government buildings, including schools.JJ Watt Destroys Browns' Myles Garrett With The Truth After He Calls Out Steelers' TJ Watt
Women more likely to need walking aids but less likely to use them – studyRIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP)- Brazilian police on Thursday called for the indictment of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro over a 2022 “coup” plot to prevent current leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office. A police statement said its investigators concluded that Bolsonaro and 36 others planned the “violent overthrow of the democratic state.” “Federal police concluded on Thursday the investigation into the existence of a criminal organization that acted in a coordinated way in 2022 in an attempt to maintain the then-president in power,” the statement said. “The final report has been sent to the Supreme Court with the request that 37 individuals be indicted for the crimes of the violent overthrow of the democratic state, coup d’etat and criminal organization,” it said. It is up to Brazil’s attorney general to decide whether the allegations are substantiated enough to warrant criminal charges being laid. The charge of attempting a coup carries a sentence of up to 12 years in prison. Bolsonaro vowed to “fight” the allegation, and accused the Supreme Court judge overseeing the case of overstepping the law. “The fight begins at the Attorney General’s office,” Bolsonaro said on his X social media account. The judge, Alexandre de Moraes, “leads the entire investigation, adjusts statements, arrests without charges, fishes for evidence and has a very creative advisory team. He does everything that the law does not say,” Bolsonaro said. According to police, the alleged plot was hatched in the final months of Bolsonaro’s 2019-2022 presidency. Lula, a left-winger who was previously president between 2003 and 2010, won October 2022 elections to succeed the far-right Bolsonaro. The police statement did not draw a direct link between the alleged plot and an insurrection that took place in Brasilia on January 8, 2023, when thousands of Bolsonaro supporters stormed the capital’s presidential palace, the Congress building and the Supreme Court. Investigations continue into that upheaval, which echoed scenes from the United States two years earlier, when supporters of Donald Trump protesting President Joe Biden’s election win attacked the US Capitol in Washington on January 6, 2021. Bolsonaro has expressed admiration for Trump in the past. The list of alleged co-conspirators in the Bolsonaro case included the names of three elite soldiers and a police officer arrested on Tuesday for allegedly plotting to assassinate Lula and Moraes, in a separately announced case. – Trump parallels – Bolsonaro is the target of several investigations, but the one on Thursday placing him at the center of an alleged coup is the most dramatic. He says he is innocent and the victim of “persecution.” A former army captain, Bolsonaro has already been declared ineligible to hold public office until 2030 for having made unsubstantiated claims of fraud in Brazil’s electronic voting system. He has been prohibited from leaving the country while a vast probe named “Tempus Veritatis” (“the time of truth” in Latin) continues. The investigation has already swept up several of Bolsonaro’s closest aides. Bolsonaro hopes to overturn the ineligibility ruling and attempt a comeback in 2026 presidential elections. On X, he has posted parallels between his situation and that of Trump, who won over US voters this month to secure a return to the White House. The police investigation calling for Bolsonaro’s indictment detailed an alleged decree the ex-president was said to have given high-ranking military officers in December 2022 ordering them to arrest Moraes. Moraes was head of the national electoral tribunal that validated Lula’s victory in 2022. That decree was confirmed by the military officers in police questioning, according to transcripts made public by Moraes, who is now in charge of the case at the Supreme Court. According to a transcript released in March, a retired Brazilian army general, Marco Antonio Freire Gomes, had spoken to police investigators about the December 2022 meetings with Bolsonaro. He said a Bolsonaro aide had seen legal opinions the then-president had had drawn up supporting his attempt to stay in power.
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