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USC vs. TCU prediction, picks, odds, spread: Trojans, Horned Frogs finish off season at Alamo Bowl

Shahid Riaz December 31, 2025 0

USC vs. TCU prediction, picks, odds, spread: Trojans, Horned Frogs finish off season at Alamo Bowl

USC vs. TCU Prediction, Picks, Odds, Spread: Trojans, Horned Frogs will end the season tonight here at the Alamo Bowlcourt in what I think will be a very happy ending for everyone.

Nate Michelin throws it in the air and the Valero Alamo ball is on. Riley Wormley is just off the returnable goal line, and he's about 24 yards out

And My Lemon is definitely the headliner for the Bitnikov win. Sohre's Mawa long throw to the outside on time. Jaden Richardson. That's a third-down conversion for the Trojans.

You could see Ken Sales get his first start tonight for his dream school, TCU. But he's played a lot of football before that

Because he hands the ball. And. It's a good start. Jeremy Payne also goes around the corner for seven yards. So Jaden Mayaba has a lot of turnovers, but he's handing it off to King Miller for a while.

Off-play action. Takes it to his head, shoots a scene, and it's taken by Tono Hines. Slow down. Runs right behind his twin brother. He's going to try it again.

Cutback lane. King Miller is back in the secondary. Callon Miller No. 60 finalist for the Broza Award. Had a great season of 17 of 21 on the year. And now he's 18 of 22 from 40 yards out.

Gives USC an early lead. What could be the prognosis? And it's just a three-man rush. He's out of the pocket. He'll try to get into the arms of Braylon Shelby.

Easy catch. First down. Marachi gets loose. It's a mysterious tight end. Play action corner from Miami. It can be stopped. Is Jamal Johnson drafted? They're going to give him the catch.

It's an interception. I think he was expecting to break that ball and turn it inside the hash, but Jamal Johnson read it well. He got a good break.

Was able to get down low enough and get that ball up off the turf. That was awesome for this offense, too. The tackle only runs through contact, and he has nine yards up the sideline.

This ball is down the field. It's passed by Denman. Finally brought down at the USC 40-yard line, but he has 16 yards. Slip the screen into the right flat.

DJ Rogers tight end. He's got another first down. Playing middle court safety off. Sales are tough to handle. He's going to get down against a man.

Another interception inside the 5-yard line. He jumped on Jaden Walker first. Like Ken Sales, Jaden Walker is a linebacker who goes down with his head in the flat dunks.

He doesn't see what he's going to hit. Match up with the safety properly. Freshman Demon with a great cutback, finds the end zone,

And TCU has the upper hand on the defensive tackle and just sees him clear across the hash. And then you see John Denman with those sweet feet and that vision.

Blindside blitz coming and just taking it away and putting it on junior Jaden Mayaba. Split second before he blows. Corner fire from under the screen. This is freshman Gil Jackson defensive coordinator

Who gets to the edge with a cut in plus territory? Breaking tackle gets a few extra yards to TCU's 37-yard line. Gone, and this time they change it up a little bit and use a guard

And then use a tight end or H back off the ball and pull it. Just the same concept, just different guys doing it. His favorite team was USC. His favorite player was Reggie Bush.

Reggie wanted to model his game after Bush. Bea takes a shot. This is Sunderland thrown. Adjustment is trying to finish it as Hines, and he gets it to the one-side line this time.

Miller gets to the goal line, and SC gets a touchdown. Trent Battle Wheel out of the backfield. First down. Perfectly executed. Jaden Walker knocks him out.

You look so different with the guy on your side. Shot ball on the sideline for a first down. What was Terry Shelton's catch, true freshman? Knocks a defender off the walls for 22.

Another long catch radius player. By the way, No. 88, Floyd Bard, who grew up playing hockey in Montreal. A little slip pass to Major Everhart. Hammer John Daymond back in the game.

Fourth down and two. That's a jet sweep. Everhart to five through the pylon. Out of bounds. That's a first down. He didn't reach the pylon. Knocked out by Mitch Crush.

You see the right knee hitting the ground. The ball is right on the plane. Every heart is showing you the wheel he has. Quick handle. Now look at the keeper.

Guess who scores the touchdown? It's KenSeals. His dream starts with his boyhood team. Look, they built this place right.

They have the top features on this football team in the secondary and midfield, and with the first down in this football game. Surprisingly, it's a yard below average.

Mawa takes a long step back and throws the seam to the top, and it's right on target. When he was first transitioning from quarterback to coach that he's smart

And in his future it's. Tipped and falls incomplete. Almost squeezed it into Cory Sims just a shade late. 28 yards out to make it a one-point game.

It's down the middle. Dan Man and Jeremy Payne are right behind with 22 yards. The play action is fake. Sells buys some time. He's in a football playoff and looks like he was bailed out.

Carson Bruno, the right tackle, recovered the fumble after Sells. And you'll see him come on the screen here and put Ken Sells over his shoulder.

He's a big linebacker with all kinds of athletic ability. It's a joy to have him announce his arrival on the air during this football game and get stopped.

So after Sells coughs, his teammates recover. Christian Pearson tips the ball. Carroll gets the pick. He's one of those playmakers they're counting on to show up.

Christian Pearce, you see him there. His hands get under the football. Keeps it safe all the way to the ground. Don't think there's any doubt

That. This is a clear interception. The flag was thrown back in the secondary because he shot out of bounds. And pushing on the USC sideline, and some Trojans thought

That I shot him in the head, he went out of bounds. Paul Ove was in pursuit. I think you'll see him here at the end. You're looking at Kylen Jackson's safety

You'll see here that it's a clean pocket. But he looks like he's dealing with the big number 95. Marks 65 325 pounds late, and you see how he gets away with the throw.

He leans on his right foot to his defense to see if they can get that ball back to their offense through that screen. And again, it was Desmond Stevens

Who was ready for it, and not before allowing two touchdowns and almost 100 seconds. Cameron Crawford offers 10 minutes of bouncing off the glass as the offside.

I mean, they have varieties on this defense. A lot of athletes to work with. It's all from the goal line. Steals the buy time and spits it out to Mallister.

His first catch in the second half. Yeah, he's a player who's usually out of bowl games in terms of his ability. He didn't have any of that.

And on third and 10, they won't take action. He wants a bomb. Zeno has it. Real freshman on the bomb from my Alva. Set up USC at TCU's 23 yd line.

This is quarterback coverage. The cornerback is sitting out. The safety cuts into that TCU secondary. He's really crowding the football. How about another one?

Amazing catch by Jaden Richardson. Oh, he even got one foot down for a touchdown. Man, Jaden Richardson put it on one. Are you kidding me?

Look at that one-handed snap. Left foot like OBJ is in bounds. He controls it with just one hand all the way to the ground. He doesn't need to put his other hand on it.

Oh, he taps it a little bit with his left hand, but he's in the field to play his left hand clean. A ball is coming down. They have a blue top and a tight end. Little button hook in the end zone, and it's a seven-point lead for USC.

KJ Johnson is looking for a cutback layer. The door finally closes. Anel Denver brings him down, but he had all the help. Offense. See

Can they score the game-tying touchdown? Dropped moving to the new. How good did Maimeld get out of the pocket? Room to get to the sideline. Fires the kids through one on the sideline.

Reaching back. Incomplete to Riley Wormley, but a fantastic effort. Are all those methods yours? I have my sources. And a record-setting one too.

And now it's a two-score lead for the men of Troy. Up goes the middle paint. A yard short of a first down. McKister appears on third down. USC is trying to rip the ball,

But he's moving forward. Another four-man rush. Maher tries to get out of the pocket, and this time he goes down. He fights as long as he can.

Even in a two-score game, there's a lot of time on the clock. The only four-man rush that's picking up the first down is Mallister. And if you're USC

It's all about communication. Don't give anyone slack in the deep end of the field. Payne. Good move. And another in those secondary. Cycle in the red zone.

What a run by Jeremy Payne. He's beautiful. He's beautiful. Just look at that 180lb running back like he's 225 lbs. A little slip in the 1 2 flat.

15. Stumbles inside the 10yd line. Can he get it out of the fire? Run again. It's P, and he's got the end zone and a TCU touchdown, and we've got another sore game.

DJ Harvey at corner number two asKen Seals hands this ball to Payne. Just look at how he gets it to his left, and it angles center Colton Derry to block it.

And then I pull it with eight on the play clock. Swing pass. Here's Warley. He gets loose. Ankle tackle. Stay away from the punter if you're a TC.

Nine-drive kick from Sam Johnson. Fielding. Fair catch at the 31-yard line. You've got to put pressure on him. Nomiscommunication. Fiveman rush sells hand in the back end. Ball pops out. Watch his arm come forward. They're going to rule

That I believe is a scoop and score touchdown. When Shelby picked it up and took it home. No signal from the officials yet. They're going to get together.

Cameron Crawford. This order on the field is an incomplete pass. It's third down. We need to reset the game clock. Unbelievable. We need to reset the game clock.

It's coming forward. What an incredible rush off the edge. They throw it right back to Jeremy Paye. He's so close to a first down. And by the way, that's enough for a first down for Jeremy Payne on a two-minute timeout.

So stepping up, Sale trips up. He goes down. Seconds for USC. Abasiri is there again. Play action for Sale. Just a three-man.

Rifles one of the 50, and Joseph Manjek scoops it up. Great for a first down. Sale's high throw is pulled in. What a catch by Everhart.

The flag is also brought down. That's an incredible effort. Look, look at how he lifts that ball over Christian Pierce's outstretched arms.

Quarterback run. And Sale stumbles near the 20-yard line. It's coming. Sale throws it behind him. Makes a sliding catch, I'm sure, DJRogers. Sale wants Mallister incomplete. Breaks into the end zone. Oh man.

Carlos Nicholson one-on-one with Mallister for high school quarterback. Just watch him here. Hedo doesn't even have a vision of the throw, and at the last moment, he gets it in his right hand.

This is big time. Four-man rush. Sealing the beech. Manjack is at about the nine-yard line. You have to think that timeout number two will be called here. He's going to have a favorable matchup.

Seals are looking left. It's a pain out of the backfield. No way to go from the 27 to keep the game alive. KyleLimmerman leads, and he's down the middle. So TCU's 10-point lead was erased in the fourth quarter. Long checkdown. Miller is in the flat. Weird step stays in bounds. All downs. This time, the goal may not be to flag any play

Gil Jackson didn't get away from a true freshman on a true freshman. And the ball in the end zone of the doubting defense at 38 Waller's end zone got so much hand fighting at the two-yard line, an automatic first down, that he got to the point

Where he combined to win the ground and get to the point to win. Launch a soft touch pass. Instead, it's Miller. He tries to bounce it

And it. Gets right back to the 5-yard line. In the end zone. He tried to squeeze one for Jaden Richardson and USC's field goal record.

So SC scored points, but they weren't about to get three when it was first and scored. That's it. The goal is to go to TCU. Joseph Mann's catch was caught. He had to walk a tightrope. Just look at his left foot. That's what comes out of there. Review. The receiver did not maintain control of the ball while heaving.

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Trump administration says it’s freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes

Shahid Riaz December 31, 2025 0

The Trump administration says it’s freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes.

Trump administration says it’s freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes

The Trump administration says it is freezing child care funds in Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes, starting with a viral video.

That is turning the tide of an investigation into widespread Medicaid fraud in Minnesota. CBS News Minnesota’s Jonah Kaplan explains the latest allegations. The Department of Homeland Security posted these videos of agents.

Who are questioning businesses around the country. Nearby child care or health care facilities, investigating

What Secretary Kristin Noam called a massive fraud. The targets seem to be in this viral video posted this weekend by YouTuber and MAGA supporter Nick Shirley.

10 child care and more than 20 health centers in Minnesota are accused of defrauding businesses of millions in federal funds. So this is Quality Learning Center. I mean

Quality Learning Center. The video has been promoted by the White House and Elon Musk, but state officials pushed back on Monday against some child care departments.

Every facility shown during the unannounced site visit in the past 6 had children.

While we have questions about some of the practices used in the video, we take seriously the concerns that the video raises concerns about fraud.

CBS News also reviewed the daycares mentioned in the video. All but 2 have active licenses, and some were inspected as recently as a week ago in South Center.

Minneapolis was cited and fined for safety violations, but investigators found no evidence of fraud. Separate from the child care center investigation, more than 90 people have been charged over the past 3 years in an alleged scheme to defraud state programs designed to feed low-income children, house the disabled, and provide services to autistic children.

With a total of $9 billion in embezzlement, although state officials, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, have challenged that estimate. Earlier this month, CBS News revealed exclusive details about the expensive trips and luxury vehicles.

And high-end real estate that a group of convicted fraudsters bought with millions in taxpayer money. The fraud scandal is being tackled.

Federal prosecutors have identified 14 programs, including Medicaid-supported programs, that are considered high-risk for fraud, and have frozen new licenses in the state.

Child care, however, is not one of those 14 programs. In the new year, we expect new charges to be filed against BS for prosecution.

Trump admin freezes child care funds to Minnesota over fraud allegations

It's a bit surprising to hear that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Will freeze all child care payments in Minnesota. This is the agency. By the way, the White House is saying.

That, oh, this is all coming into the light of the escalating. Investigation into alleged fraud at child day care centers in the state of Minnesota, in fact, HHS Deputy Secretary Jim Neal just sent this information. Says, we have a freeze.

All child care payments to the state of Minnesota. You've probably read these serious allegations that the state of Minnesota has defrauded day care centers across Minnesota of millions of taxpayer dollars.

Minnesota, Minnesota, over the past decade. Today, we took action against 3 perpetrators of what appears to be a pattern of behavior in Minnesota and across the country. Let me get some bullet points out.

Our defenses have been activated for all ACF payments starting today; all ACF payments will require a justification and a receipt or photo evidence before any money is sent to a state.

Number 2. Alex Adams and I have identified the people in Nick Shirley’s excellent work. I have called on Governor Walz to conduct a comprehensive audit of these centers. This includes licenses, complaints, investigations, and inspections of attendance records. By the way, Nick Shirley is an independent reporter on YouTube. And X. He

Posted a video, which has generated some additional interest in this topic, if you will. Um, number 3, moving on to number 3, we have started a dedicated. Fraud Reporting Hotline and email address. at

childcare.gov. Whether you are a parent, a provider, or a member of the General.

People, we want to hear from you. He says, we have stopped the money, and we are looking into fraud. Um, with this post.

A video came up. This is an announcement from Alex Adams, the assistant secretary in the Administration for Children and Families. Let's play the video. Hello, I'm MHHS. Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill. I'm here with the assistant secretary, AlexAdams.

Alex oversees the Administration for Children and Families. And traffic, reporters have called the allegations of widespread fraud in Minnesota's child care programs shocking and credible.

We believe the state of Minnesota has allowed fraudsters and fake daycare providers to steal millions of taxpayer dollars over the past decade. My office is the ACF.

Minnesota.185 million in child care funds each year. That money should help 19,000 American children, including toddlers and infants. Every dollar stolen by fraudsters is stolen from those children.

Yesterday, speaking directly to the director of the Minnesota Office of Child Care Services, she couldn't tell me with confidence whether the fraud allegations were a statewide fraud. Today, we have taken 3,

direct action against fraud. It seems Minnesota has a lot going on. First, I have activated my defenses for all ACF,

child care payments across America. Starting today, we require a justification, receipt, or photo proof before we can make a payment. I just signed

And sent a demand letter to Governor Walz. A full 36060 review of these centers is required, including attendance records,

license complaints, investigations, and inspections. And third, we are your parents, providers, members of the public; we want to hear from you. Let me clear the air. ACF expects every state to uphold the highest standards of oversight. Oversight and accountability for the federal

Dollar Minnesota is no exception. We are committed to holding bad actors accountable. Regardless of who is involved.

This is a fraud against the American people. You should expect action according to the law. Okay, that video wasPosted on X just a few moments ago. We'll let you know if we hear anything.

Investigators looking into Minnesota child care fraud, government freezes funding

Minnesota is accused of massive Medicaid fraud. New twist based on viral video: The Department of Homeland Security has posted these videos of agents. They visited more than 30 sites around the Twin Cities, and they appeared.

Businesses are being asked about nearby child care or health care facilities. Is the secretary investigating the massive fraud?

Christine said there are no more targeted videos. This week. From YouTuber Nick Shirley. The video accuses 10 child care centers and more than 20 health care centers in Minnesota.

The fraudulent businesses are scam businesses. They are fraudulently receiving millions in federal funds. On Monday, the State Department, which oversees child care. Months.

While we have questions about some of the methods used in the video, we take the concerns raised about the fraud in the video very seriously.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz defended himself. Federal prosecutors have identified 14 Medicaid-supported programs that are considered a risk to care, as they grapple with the administration's fraud scandal.

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Instrumental group: Five key takeaways from Trump-Netanyahu meeting in Florida

Shahid Riaz December 30, 2025 0

Instrumental group: Five key takeaways from Trump-Netanyahu meeting in Florida

Instrumental Group: Five Key Points from the Trump-Netanyahu Meeting in Florida That I Want to Take You to Tomorrow's Remarks from President Trump at the Lagos Press Conference

That was a great meeting with Netanyahu, attended by a large group of people. A lot of talent. From Israel. And from the United States. And we came to a lot of conclusions.

A lot of conclusions and outcomes. And oh, it's a very small difference. And what we're looking at, and where we want to be. Where do we want to go? And so, I just want to thank you.

Spending time, I know you'll be here for a few days, and maybe we'll surprise each other on New Year's Eve. That'll be fun. Oh

Thank you, and it was great to see you, Sarah, and your whole group.

Very talented group. We've done a great job together, and it's going to continue. So thank you very much. The kids. Thank you very much. Mr. President. I have to say, oh, I have to say.

Besides what I said, we've never had a close friend. Uh, as President Trump in the White House. I think he's extraordinary. In that

Friendship for Israel and support for it. Positions. He's willing to just cut through. To get to the heart of things, and I don't mean that as a compliment.

Um, I just mean this. People have heard me say that behind your back, Mr. President. Many times, but I want to say something else. I think our partnership is.

If I may quote you. Second. No. I think we're allowed to do that. Very big things.

You know, people said that 1 time was a different concept, which meant that the United States could advance its interests in the Middle East.

If it opens up a lot of daylight between him and Israel. And President Trump has done the exact opposite. He's achieved remarkable things in the Middle East.

Because we worked together. Sometimes we have different ideas, but we work through them. But it was a remarkable experience, and it was very productive. The meeting.

And I can say a very good lunch. Thank you. Thank you for your friendship. Thank you very much. Thank you for your cooperation. It was heartfelt. Thank you. You know,

As I said outside, it's been a while. The Prime Minister and I were good; I guess I could say I was a wartime president. In more places. If you think about it, more than just Israel

That, but is there always a big factor, and we are with you? And we will be with you, and a lot is going on in the Middle East. We have peace in the Middle East.

And we will try to keep it that way. I think we will be very successful in keeping it that way.

And, oh, you've been a great friend, and I've been a great friend to you and to Israel, and it's been my honor and privilege to be given to me.

Really amazing. And oh, so appreciated.

Well, President Trump has broken a lot of conventions. He's surprised people. And then they found out. Oh, well, maybe you know, finally. So, we decided to break the convention or create a new one. And that's

The Israel Prize. Which in almost 80 years, we've never given to a non-Israeli. And this year we're going to give the award. Uh, to President Trump. It was announced by our education secretary at lunch.

Who's responsible for this? The Israel Prize is going to be given to President Donald Trump. For his tremendous contributions to Israel and to the Jewish people, I think it's such an appropriate thing.

And it's obvious that Mr. President, if you could visit Israel on our Independence Day, it would be an honor for us, but I have to say that it reflects the overwhelming.

Israel across the spectrum of emotions. They appreciate what you've done. Helping Israel. And helping in our common fight against terrorists. And

Who would destroy our civilization? So, that's an expression of gratitude. Um, and appreciation. Thank you very much, kid. It's a real honor. Any questions, please. Very quickly, because

We agree on most things, and you know what most of these things are. Please go ahead. Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to.

You know, if you and the Prime Minister talked, Israel would already withdraw its troops. Hamas disarmed. I know that's been a problem. Did you push for that today? Well,

We talked about Hamas, and we talked about disarmament. And, they will be given. A very short time to disarm.

And we will see how it works. Steve Kopf and Jared Kushner will be in charge of it. On our behalf. Oh, but if they don't. Disarm

US President Trump says Israel has lived up to the Gaza plan

Muhammad Abu Nimr. He is a professor of peace and conflict resolution at American University. Thank you for being with us on the program. Professor, I want to touch on three different elements that came out of this presser with Trump and Netanyahu.

First, Gaza. Trump says Israel has complied with the agreement, which is not true. What does that tell us about where the rest of the so-called ceasefire agreement is going?

Thank you. Thank you for having me here. And I think, you know, I'm not going to be much different from your other correspondence, Al Qassem. Um, I think.

What we've seen this afternoon is really another round between Netanyahu and Trump, in which Netanyahu successfully manipulates or persuades Trump

To basically provide a lifeline and provide him with more support, and give him the green light to continue and control the Gaza Strip without any pressure being put on him.

There have been 1,000 or more violations for the 400 people killed during the ceasefire before

And for any conditions that Israel should have met to open the refugee gates or the borders, and Netanyahu was not held responsible for all of these things, contrary to all the speculation.

That we've seen over the last two years, and again The Trump administration Netanyahu came to town, and there was speculation about tensions, and then Netanyahu basically patted himself on the back and left.

Continue to drag your feet without any accountability pressure and another pardon, while promising another pardon, and this time they even offered Trump the Israel Peace Prize.

And you know, whenever Trump is saving his political life in Israel with Netanyahu. The other is, of course, the occupied West Bank, and Trump said he doesn’t agree with the issues of settler violence there.

But what is the US administration doing to stop this decades-long problem that has gotten worse in the last two years? I think again, you know it’s the same principle.

I don’t think you should have any great expectations from this administration to stop the withdrawal from Gaza or to put any serious pressure on the Netanyahu government to stop the human rights abuses in the West Bank.

In the occupied territory, they have done the same as last year and five years ago. They have expanded the settlements in five years, they have demolished homes, they have displaced over 40,000 Palestinians, mainly in the West Bank between different cities, and they are not held accountable, and these settlers, which are internationally recognized, you know.

That is recognized as a brutal and immoral problem on a global level. In fact, there is a global consensus that they are violating the daily lives of the Palestinians there.

And really causing massive damage. And Trump is not convinced. Not sure we should put public pressure on this Israeli government to change its expansionist and apartheid policy.

What do you think about the comments he has made about neighboring countries, Lebanon and Iran? He does not seem happy with either of them. Oh, and Israel is demanding a peaceful border with Syria.

But continues to occupy land there. Yeah, I think you know, apart from the positive praise for President Erdogan and his role in the regime change there,

that Syria is a shared issue between Israel and the United States. You know, with Lebanon with Lee, I think Trump was hesitant to give Netanyahu what he wanted, and he tried to find some excuse or justification there for why he wasn't as eager or eager to give Netanyahu what he wanted.

But at the same time, he kept waving the stick around like Iran and Hasba and making threats again. I think this whole talk of intimidation and weaponization and invasion and military threat is really.

The stick that Netanyahu is using in his domestic politics. And that's what Trump gave him. He gave him more. Yeah, keep threatening Iran. Yes,

Continue your threats to Hezbollah and Lebanon, and the American people, the American military is behind you. And I am skeptical, by the way. I am skeptical about all the speculation behind the scenes.

About what will result in this, and based on the last year and a half of Trump here, in at least a year and two months, we have not seen this much pressure as a result of change on the ground, and I am unfortunately.

On the ground towards disappointment as to how much we can expect from this abomination, this pressure from the abomination official. Nemer, thank you very much for being with us on TRT World.

AP Explains as Trump and Netanyahu will meet in Florida

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Florida for a critical meeting with President Donald Trump. Israeli leaders were expected to raise concerns about Iran and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah after they conflicted with both. But Monday’s talks are expected to focus more on President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan.

The plan came into effect in October and halted more than two years of fighting between Israel and Hamas. Since then, the two foes have focused on the first phase of the plan.

That was to exchange hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, both dead and alive, held by Hamas for those held by Israel. With the first phase nearly complete,

The Americans are eager to move on to the second and more complex phase of the ceasefire. This includes a disarmament of Hamas, the start of reconstruction in Gaza, a possible Israeli withdrawal from the parts of Gaza it still controls, the formation of a new Palestinian government, and the deployment of an international security force that is expected to help enforce this very fragile ceasefire.

These are relatives of an Israeli policeman killed in a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. They say the ceasefire should not be extended until his remains are returned to Israel.

However, Trump is eager to move forward with his plan, and it is unclear how long he is willing to wait before pushing the sides to start showing some progress on the ground.

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Monday, December 29, 2025

guide to choosing the right Apple Watch The 2025-26 Lineup

Shahid Riaz December 29, 2025 0

Guide to choosing the right Apple Watch

Here is a guide to choosing the right Apple Watch 2025 watches and watch bands And with so many options from cheap to expensive, and in this video, I want to help you decide which one is best for you based on your budget and features

Which one is the best for you right now, and how long do you want each watch to last, including the best watches for your kids? The best watches to buy are different.

Literally tested them all, and unless you want to get caught out by Apple's sneaky secret but want to spend hundreds more on marketing techniques or whatever, let me hold you tight and let me.

Which watches are currently available?

To start with, let's take a look at what watches are currently available on Apple's website, from the SE through to the Ultras. We have the Apple Watch SE starting at just $249

Which hasn't had an update this year, it's the same watch as last year's Apple Watch SE, it's Apple's cheapest watch, now available in two different connectivity

And is now available in three different connectivity options. The all-new Apple Watch Series 10 3 starts at $399 and is available in two different materials in six different colors.

With two different sizes without the LT, and of course, a bunch of watch strap options, and then we have the Apple Watch Ultra 2 at $799, which is only one size, but now comes in two different finishes

Both of which have gained the same extra standard watch faces as the Apple Watch. However, you do get the Series 10 edition, which comes in a full two sizes of five watch straps in nine different colours for £12,249

And then finally, the Apple Watch Hermes HermesUltra 2 Edition comes in one size and one finish and one strap for an even higher £1,399, so there are plenty of options.

And that’s not even including the wide range of watch straps. To help you find the best band for your particular needs, I’ll share some of my favourite third-party watch bands.

That’s well worth considering, and don’t forget you can still find watches like the Series 9 and even the Series 7 at places like Amazon and even Apple’s own Certified Refurbished Store.

If you can visit all of the Apple Stores A little link where it says refurbished, and that's where you can find refurbished watches, below, like the one in this video, Series 7

And you also get an Apple warranty with them, so if you don't want to spend a whole load of cash on a new model, it's well worth checking that out first.

Budget Buyer: Series 10 vs SE

The budget option is now where people want the cheapest Apple Watch on their wrist, and for most people this year think that will be the Apple Watch Series 10 for Series 10

Which you do from a 1,000 nit display to a 2,000 nit display, which is probably one of those things that you know if you're not alive and actually see the sun in a year

It really helps to have it on for more than two weeks, and always having it on will keep you from feeling weird, like tapping your wrist or picking it up to wake it up, which is very useful.

And when you're in a meeting or in class, you know that this is the thing to do or this big thing to do now. The Series 10 also has faster performance from the S8 chip to the S10 chip in its smaller size.

This year, the ECG app to measure your heart rate is now available in this Series 10 as well, along with a depth gauge up to 6 meters and a water temperature sensor to detect sleep deprivation.

That doesn't give you much speed. However, with Apple's new 0 to 80 percent charging for 30 minutes when using the official Apple charger, it's now useful for those who want to wear the watch as you know it 24/7 and can throw it on the charger in the shower or something else to top up the watch's battery quickly, which is how you know.

How Air for iPhone works. There's nothing from your phone again. I never needed it, I just found the stand like Find My iPhone

Where it plays a sound on your phone now is pretty good if you're into your health and fitness tracking, you get blood oxygen, unless you're in the USuh where the lawsuit is going on at the moment

But now you've been disabled for personal readings, never used them on the ultra either, but if you're keen to know, you know what they are, this could be a reason to upgrade to the series 10

Now the Series 10 also has a temperature sensor that can track your skin temperature. Now, this I really like, like if you ever feel like you're coming down with something

You can use your phone to see if your phone's temperature is higher than normal Doctor diagnose a few times if I really know about coming to CU with a virus or something

You can see if your skin temperature is higher than normal. You know it is higher than normal, the device will also be somewhat faster on Siri commands, and SE comes with 32 gig internal storage.

While there's 10 has 64 gig, so double the space, so you want more space to download it locally, and if you want to go local to download music.

Runner, what have you? There are a lot of similarities between these two watches. You get sleep tracking, fall and crash detection, water resistance, same life uh gps compass, Apple Pay, you know.

That offline maps of maps like all the good stuff is still there in both these watches, now it really seems to me that the SE is either for people who want to buy a cheap watch

But I said this is the cheapest watch to buy. Someone's first watch, and it's also really useful if you want to buy one for your kid, so they can be contactable and trackable while going to school

But without providing them with a phone, the LTE version of the Apple Watch SE lasts about 12 hours on pure data connectivity, which is actually the same as the Series 10 Apple Watch

The way I missed the Apple Watch in those days, exactly the way I remembered it. It will barely last 4 hours on pure LTE. 12 hours is a solid amount to get you through like a full day at work or school

And that was fully connected to LTE, like with G, you are going to be connected to wifi or Bluetooth through your phone, so battery life gets even better.

But with that said, both of these watches are charged for reasons to upgrade. Now, the day will be brighter, and always on display, a temperature sensor, maybe blood oxygen, and ECG if you care about those.

And maybe faster Siri processing on the device is just another reason why you want to upgrade the kind of thing that makes you want to upgrade, you know.

That seems silly if you want the SE to only come in three colors, or only come in three colors. Starlight and Silver are the midnight blues, but the Series 10 comes in two finishes and six colors.

So you get the aluminum or aluminum-based model depending on whether you're into the aluminum, silver-based model, gold-based model, or black-based model. Both of these models come with the option of GPS or GPS and cellular.

Or you can upgrade to the Series 10 in natural color. That upgrade includes GPS and cellular.

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New York state has set a record for flu cases ahead of peak season

Shahid Riaz December 29, 2025 0

New York state has set a record for flu cases ahead of peak season

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Summary. New York State recorded its highest number of flu cases in a single week on record, with 71,123 new cases in the 7 days ending December 20.

That represents a 38% weekly increase in laboratory-confirmed flu infections. There was also a sharp increase in influenza-related hospitalizations, with 3,666 New Yorkers requiring care

up from 2,251 the previous week. Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald warned that this year’s flu season in New York is more severe and has not yet peaked.

They encouraged people to get the flu vaccine, especially this year, and urged those who are sick to stay home and seek antiviral treatment within 48 hours of the flu subsiding.

Immunocompromised individuals or those with serious underlying conditions are also advised to wear N95 or KN95 masks indoors. The increase in flu cases coincides with the continued circulation of COVID-19 and RSV.

Although COVID-19 hospitalizations have remained relatively stable in recent weeks and RSV activity has been less pronounced than influenza,

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Flu cases shatter New York records as spread continues

Flu cases have broken New York records as the outbreak continues.

Hi, there. Katie. You know, the super flu. If you have the hadith, you know why it's called the super flu

that it spreads so fast and it's killing people here in this city, on the Upper West Side of MD and in emergency rooms all over the city. A lot of people are walking around with flu symptoms

and asking for help. And it's not yet the best flu season. It's usually January, February and part of March. But New York state health officials say

that we're breaking all records for flu cases so far this season, with 71,123 flu cases reported in New York State for the week ending December 20.

That's a 38 percent increase from the week before and a 63 percent increase in hospitalizations. Also, perhaps somewhat related. There's been no decline in the number of people getting their flu shots.

So far this year, there have been 47.6 million flu shots, and that’s down about 3 million. And there’s even a mutant of the flu strain that the vaccine was designed for.

Why this flu season seems worse than any other could be that this new subtype of case train spreads more easily, and as Wiener puts it, it spreads.

Of course, the more cases we have each year, the more people think they’ve gotten the flu shot. It’s never too late to get the shot.

And everyone should get the shot unless they have a medical reason not to. And that’s how many people are getting it. The flu makes a lot of people sicker

and worse. They don’t go to their doctor’s office. They don’t go to the hospital. They don’t go to an urgent care facility.

They just stay home and rest. The real numbers are probably much higher. Then we're actually reporting.

Flu cases surge across New York State as local experts offer prevention tips

Tonight with us. I'm Rob Patterson, the record-breaking flu cases surging across New York State. Sarah Mankowitz checked in with some local experts to find out

What's behind this spike? It could get worse before it gets better. The number of flu cases is off. It's still going up.

Show up. So, yes, it could get worse as New Year's Eve state health officials call it a record week for flu cases across New York. The state Department of Health reports.

There were more than 71,000 flu cases. This past week, the MOST the department has recorded in a single week since it began reporting in 2004.

We're seeing the highest number of cases at this point.

In our pediatric population, under 17. Our seniors followed. Local infectious disease experts, Dr. Thomas Rossund and Dr. John Crane, say there are a few reasons for the increase.

One, we are in the midst of the holidays. It is a time when everyone is gathering for religious services, socializing with family and friends.

All of these things. So it just provides a second chance for the virus to spread. More people are at risk of getting infected with this year’s flu strain. It has multiple mutations

resulting in a population that is able to be infected to about the same level as the one that was infected with the Bobbi virus during the flu season.

Experts recommend getting the flu vaccine to prevent severe illness. They say it is never too late to get vaccinated. Reducing severe illness starts with getting vaccinated.

While a vaccine is not perfect and you can still get infected, it significantly reduces the chance that you will end up in the hospital and have a bad reaction.

People are advised to take precautions every day. Preventive measures such as wearing masks, washing hands frequently, and staying home. If you are not feeling well,

If you are feeling sick, especially if you have a planned social event, even if it is trying to attend, it is best for you to

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Where is the Super Bowl 2026? Why History Points to Huge 2026 Losses for Trump’s GOP

Shahid Riaz December 29, 2025 0

Where is the Super Bowl 2026? Why History Points to Huge 2026 Losses for Trump’s GOP

Where is the Super Bowl 2026? Why history points to a big 2026 loss for Trump’s GOP. There’s a pattern in American politics,

a pattern that’s been repeating itself over and over again for decades. And no president, not Reagan, not Clinton, not Obama, not Trump, has escaped it in his first term.

I’m talking about the midterm curse, the brutal, unforgiving reality that the party in the White House is almost always destroyed when voters go to the polls two years into a presidency.

And right now, all signs point to a potential bloodbath for Republicans in 2026. Now, I know what some of you are thinking.

But Trump won. Republicans control everything. How could they possibly lose? And that’s what makes it so fascinating, because that’s what everyone says before the hammer falls.

Stay with me here because what I’m about to show you isn’t opinion. This isn’t spin, this is cold, hard historical data. And by the end of this video,

You’ll understand exactly why some political analysts are already calling 2026 a potential extinction-level event for the GOP. But this is where it gets really interesting.

There are ways to break this pattern. Oh, and Trump may have a few tricks up his sleeve. Let’s dive in. First, let’s talk.

About why this pattern exists. And trust me, once you understand it, you’ll never look at American politics the same way again. Since World War II,

The president’s party has lost an average of 26 House seats in midterm elections. 26 seats are no small number. That’s a wave. A tsunami, really. And it happens like clockwork.

Let me give you some examples that will leave you in awe. 1946, Harry Truman. Democrats lose 55 House seats. 55. They also lose 12 Senate seats.

Truman goes from hero to zero in less than two years. 1958, Dwight Eisenhower. Republicans lose 48 House seats. This is during a recession,

But the pattern still holds. 1966, Lyndon Johnson. Democrats lose 47 House seats. This is right in the middle of the Vietnam War. Voters are angry; they're taking it out on the president's party.

Always 74, Gerald Ford. Now, this is interesting. This is right after Watergate. Republicans are completely destroyed. They lose 49 House seats. But wait, here's something important.

Even without a major scandal, the president's party usually loses big. Watergate made it worse. 1982, Ronald Ryan, the great communicator, one of the most popular Republican presidents in modern history,

lost 26 House seats in his first midterm. Reagan didn’t escape the curse either. In 1994, Bill Clinton was the biggest. The Republican Revolution: Anne Gingrich and her deal with America.

The Democrats lost 54 House seats. 54. Or they would lose the House majority they had held for 40 years. Clinton goes from the man

Who was going to transform America into a president who was fighting for his political life? And the thing is, nobody saw it coming. Well, almost nobody.

Historians did it because they knew the pattern. In 2006, George W. Bush, the Iraq War was going badly. Hurricane Katrina exposed the incompetence of the government.

Republicans lost 30 House seats. Democrats took back the House. Nancy Pelosi became Speaker. 2010, Barack Obama. And that’s something everyone should be paying attention to

Because 2010 was historic. Democrats lost 63 House seats. 63. The biggest midterms since 1938. And it happened to Obama. The guy who won with hope and change.

The guy who had a historic approval rating when he took office. Demolished two years later. Why? Because he passed the health care bill.

Sound familiar?

Big, controversial legislation early in the presidency almost always leads to midterm losses. We’ll get back to that. 2018, Donald Trump’s first term.

Republicans lost 40 House seats. Democrats take back the House. Nancy Pelosi became Speaker again. Trump spent the next two years fighting impeachment.

Now, Trump supporters will say that this was due to resistance and media bias. And maybe there is something to it. But here’s one you can’t ignore.

The pattern holds again. 2022 Joe Biden. Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Democrats lost just nine House seats. Nine is the best midterm performance for the president’s party in decades.

Why? A few reasons. Dobbs’ decision to overturn RoveWade. Concerns about democracy and January 6th. Trump backed candidates who were seen as the most likely.

The Democrats performed better than expected. But notice a few things. They still lost the House. Even in a good year, the pattern held. They still lost seats.

Are you starting to see the problem here?

But wait, here’s where it gets really interesting for 2026. Okay, so we’ve proven that the pattern exists. But why does this happen? What is it about the midterm elections that causes the demise of the president’s party? There are several theories for predicting what will happen in 2016,

And understanding THEMIS is crucial. Theory one, the thermostatic model, is political science at its best. Here’s how it works. American voters are basically like thermostats.

When one party gets too powerful, voters adjust. They go in the opposite direction. Think about it. When you elect a president,

You give one party too much power, the White House. Often, Congress, too. The ability to make policy, the ability to appoint judges, and the ability to set the national agenda.

And voters, consciously or not, start to panic. Maybe we gave them too much power. Maybe we need to check them. Maybe we need to balance things out.

So, in the midterms, they vote for the other party. Not because they hate the president, but because they want balance. It’s natural. It’s almost automatic.

And it happens every time. Theory two, the enthusiasm gap, is simple. When you win a presidential election, your voters are satisfied. They got what they wanted.

Their candidate is in the White House. They can relax. But on the other hand, they’re angry. They’re distracted. They’re energized. They’re acting like their lives depend on it in the midterms.

. Meanwhile, the voters of the winning party are sitting at home. We’ve already won. We don’t need to vote again.

This enthusiasm gap is devastating in the midterms. Turnout is dramatically down, and angry voters dominate. Theory three, broken promises. Here’s an inconvenient truth.

No president keeps his promises. It’s impossible. That’s not how the system works. Congress is a mess. The courts get in the way. The bureaucracy moves slowly.

International events take everything away. So, two years later, voters start asking, “Where’s that wall?

Where’s that health care reform? Where are those tax cuts? Where are those jobs?”

And even if the president has delivered on many promises, the media focuses on the failures. The opposition hammers away at the broken promises, and voters become frustrated.

This frustration translates into a loss of seats every time. Theory Four: the blame game. Here’s another reality. Once you’re in power, everything is your fault.

Gas prices go up. Your fault. Inflation. Your fault. That factory shut down. Your fault. Your kid can’t get a job. Your fault. War on Europe.

Your fault. Bad weather. Okay, maybe not, but you get the point. The president becomes the face of every problem. And voters punish the president’s party accordingly.

So, now that we understand why this happens, let’s look at 2026. And I have to tell you, the picture is not pretty for Republicans, but what comes after that

May surprise you. Okay, let’s get into the details because some unique factors in 2026 could make it even worse for Republicans. First, the Senate map.

Let’s talk about the Senate. In 2024, Republicans had an incredibly favorable map. Democrats had to defend seats in states like Montana, Ohio, and West Virginia.

They lost all three. But in 2026, the map flips. Republicans will defend 20 seats. Democrats are only 13. And here’s the problem. Many of those Republican seats are in swing states.

States that voted for Biden in 2020 or were very close. North Carolina, Susan Collins’ seat, and Iowa. Here's a big one. States where Trump lost in 2024,

But they could easily bounce back. If Democrats pick up just a few seats, they'll retake the Senate. Historically, the president's party has lost Senate seats in the midterms, even in the midterms.

Note the dramatic House, but still lose. House map. Now let's talk about the House. Republicans currently have a slim majority.

We're talking single digits. They can afford to lose a handful of seats before Democrats regain control. And the midterm loss is 26 seats.

Douthemuth. If history holds, Democrats won't just take back the House, they'll take it back. But there's more. The redistricting factor is coming before 2026. In some states,

Court challenges are changing district lines, and in many cases, the changes favor Democrats. New York, for example, is getting new maps.

That could flip multiple seats. North Carolina’s maps were challenged. Other states are seeing changes, too. They’re not big changes, but when majorities are so narrow, every seat counts.

There’s something about retirement that people don’t talk about enough. When a party feels like it’s coming of age, its members retire.

And those retirements create open seats. Open seats are easier to flip than seats that are more likely to be incumbent. If Republicans start announcing retirements in districts,

It’s a sign that they see the writing on the wall, and it’s becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy. Watch for it in 2025. If you start seeing headlines about Republican retirements,

Then the tide is coming. But here’s where it gets even more worrisome for the GOP. Now, some will argue that Trump is different, that he defies political gravity,

that the usual rules don’t apply to him. And look, I’ll admit there’s something to that. Trump is a unique political figure. He generates excitement like no other.

His base is incredibly loyal. He’s reaching voters in 2024 that Republicans have never reached before. But here’s the problem. He’s also generating excitement on the other side.

Massive excitement. Think 2018, the Women’s March, the resistance, the record-breaking Democratic turnout. Trump energizes Democrats like no other Republican.

He’s the ultimate bogeyman for the left. And in the midterm elections, when excitement is everything, that’s a huge liability. But wait, there’s more.

The policy issue is that Trump has promised big changes. Mass deportations, taxes that could reshape the economy, a government shakeup with Elon Musk,

big changes to health care. Now, some of these things may be popular with his base, but here’s the historical lesson. Big changes lead to big backlash.

Obama passed health care reform. He crashed in 2010. Clinton pushed through health care reform. He crashed in 1994. Bush pushed through Social Security reform.

He crashed in 2006. Bid policies create winners and losers. Losers show up in the midterms. Winners stay home every time. And Trump is not playing it safe at all.

He’s going big, really big. It’s hostile. But it’s also historically a recipe for midterm disaster. Tariff time bomb. Let’s talk specifically about tariffs.

Because that could be the single biggest factor in 2026. Trump has proposed massive tariffs. 25% on Canada and Mexico, huge tariffs on China, and tariffs on European goods.

Now economists are divided on the long-term impact. But here’s what we know will happen in the short term. Prices will go up. Maybe not on everything, but on enough things that voters will notice.

That car you wanted is more expensive. Those appliances are more expensive, those electronics are more expensive, and when prices go up, voters blame the president. Even if tariffs are part of a larger strategy,

Even if they eventually pay off, voters feel the pain now, and they vote for that pain. Remember, inflation was number one in 2022. Voters blamed Biden.

Democrats suffered. If tariffs cause prices to rise in 2025 and 2026, Republicans will pay the price. On the one hand, it’s Trump’s signature issue.

That’s what got him elected in the first place. Mass deportations may be popular with his base. But here’s the thing. They’ll create deportation photos, and families will be separated.

Workplaces will be raided, communities will be disrupted, and those photos will be played on every news network. They’ll go viral on social media.

They’ll become the defining story of 2025 and 2026 for Trump supporters. It could be accountability. For others, it could be oppression. And that includes a lot of suburban voters.

The same suburbanites who deserted Republicans in 2018. The same suburbanites who returned to Trump in 2024. They’re ideological. They vote on vibes.

And the sound of mass deportations may not be good. We’ll see. But it’s a serious threat. The element of chaos, let’s be honest about something.

Trump’s first term was chaotic. Staff turnover was historic. There were constant conflicts, drama every week, and that chaos played a major role in the 2018 losses.

Voters are tired. Even some supporters are tired. Now, Trump says his second term will be different. More experienced staff, a clear agenda,

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We are at war:Iran’s president says his country is in a full-scale war with the West

Shahid Riaz December 28, 2025 0

We are at war: Iran’s president says his country is in a full-scale war with the West.

We are at war: Iran’s president says his country is in a full-scale war with the West. Tensions in the Middle East have taken a dramatic turn. Iranian President Masoud Peshmerga has declared that Iran is already at full war with the United States, Israel, and Europe.

A statement that is sounding alarm bells around the world. In an interview published on the website of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Peshmerga accused

Western powers are trying to prevent Iran from standing on its own two feet. He said they are surrounding us with economic pressure, sanctions, political isolation, and security threats.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing to travel to Washington with President Donald Trump for talks with Iran, which are expected to top the agenda.

Just a few months ago, Trump ordered US air strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. A move that has escalated an already dangerous standoff between Iran and Israel.

The attacks marked a turning point in what is now known as the 12-Day War, a brief but intense conflict that ended with a Trump-brokered ceasefire in late June.

But according to Iran’s president, the war never truly ended. Since Trump’s return to the White House and the reinstatement of sanctions, Peskin says Iranians are facing pressure on everything from trade and currency to culture

and security. He warns that as Iran’s economy is squeezed, expectations within the country are rising, making the situation even more volatile.

Behind the scenes, tensions are rising rapidly. Israel has reportedly warned the United States that recent Iranian missile exercises are masking preparations for a surprise attack.

Western intelligence has also detected unusual Iranian air activity, raising growing concerns. Israeli military leaders have raised these warnings directly with top American commanders,

indicating that the situation will deteriorate rapidly. Peskin insisted that Iran was stronger today than it was during the 12-day war, claiming better equipment and manpower.

He said that if the enemy chose to engage in confrontation, they would face a more decisive response. The stakes are painfully real. In June, Israeli airstrikes

and covert operations inside Iran killed more than 1,000 people, including top military officials and nuclear scientists. Iran responded by firing hundreds of missiles

and drones at Israel, killing at least 33. The United States later became directly involved in the conflict, bombing Iranian nuclear facilities on June 22. The big question is

whether this is just political rhetoric, a warning sign of something bigger? With nuclear facilities being targeted, missile drills underway, sanctions tightened, and leaders facing threats from all sides, there are growing fears

that the Middle East could be heading for a broader and far more dangerous conflict. There may be a ceasefire, but the war of words, pressure, and preparation is not over yet.

Iran Declares 'TOTAL WAR' With U.S. & Europe Ahead Of Trump-Netanyahu Meeting

Full-scale war with Europe. The US and Iran drops bomb on the West. Iranian leaders make surprise announcement as Tehran faces tough sanctions.

Iran’s nuclear program is set to drag the Middle East into another war once again. Iranian President Masoud Peshkian has warned that Tehran is fighting what has been described as an adventure by the US, Israel, and Europe, saying the pressure now being put on Iran is more complex than Iraq and more complex than the war with Iraq.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, speaking in an interview published on Peshkian’s official website on Saturday, said the country is facing a confrontation that goes far beyond traditional military conflicts.

In my opinion, we are in a full-scale war with the US, Israel, and Europe, Peshkian said, adding that Western powers are determined to prevent Iran from becoming economically and politically self-reliant.

Hey, heat. He said the nature of the current conflict makes it more difficult than past wars because Iran is being pressured simultaneously on economic, political, cultural, and security fronts.

Rather than through direct engagement on the battlefield. The Iranian president compared the situation to the Iran-Iraq War of 1980-88 and said that while the conflict was brutal,

Its dynamics were clear. Quote, “At that time, missiles were fired, and it was clear where we would retaliate,” he said. His comments come ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s scheduled visit to the United States, where he will brief US President Donald Trump on possible future military options against Iran. NBC News reported

Israeli officials believe Tehran is refurbishing ballistic missile production sites and air defense systems. Iran’s recent missile drills could be a cover for preparations for a possible attack.

According to Axios, it has been developed and deployed for the purpose of defending Iran’s national integrity and its existence, not with the intention of being a target for negotiation.

Therefore, in any case, Iran’s defense capabilities are absolutely not. The measures that have been taken to prevent any aggressor from thinking about attacking Iran

Are not a matter that can be discussed openly, a liaison meeting. The condemnation of the Sydney incident was not to please the Australian government, nor was it for any other reason.

We are committed to the fundamental principles that we deeply believe in and firmly uphold, that resorting to terrorism against innocent civilians, against any non-military targets, is absolutely unacceptable.

It is illegal and is considered illegal. Therefore, wherever terrorism occurs, we have always opposed such acts.

Our full focus is on our work; our armed forces know well and are fully capable of defending themselves whenever necessary. Therefore, I am confident.

That, regardless of these nefarious and sinister plans targeting the Iranian nation, our armed forces and all pillars of the government will remain steadfastly focused on their work.

And continue to fulfill their responsibilities. We will discuss this particular issue in the next few days. At one point, we had discussions with the agency to resolve this issue.

An understanding was reached, and the signing was done on both sides. But once again, it was the Western parties who obstructed the process by abusing the JCPOA dispute resolution mechanism in New York.

Therefore, repeating this issue only reinforces the suspicion that the ARY Director General is pursuing political objectives. This arises from a perspective where it is not really an issue.

Israeli Chief of Staff General Al-Zamir has reportedly raised these concerns directly with General Brad Cooper, head of the US Central Command, warning.

Those Iranian missile movements could be used for a surprise operation to target Israel. These developments have added to the already heightened tensions following a brief but intense 12-day conflict in June.

We know that Iran has been conducting exercises recently. We are following up on this and making the necessary preparations. I want to be clear on Iran here. Any action against Israel will be met with a strong response,

We do not seek confrontation with anyone. I can speak for Israel, and I think neither of us here wants a confrontation for our two partners. On the contrary, we seek stability, prosperity,

And peace, just like the three of us said. Obviously, we are committed to defending each of our countries, but we will also defend the sea lanes and other things.

Those that are shared and those that are governed by international norms. Think about it, obviously. So, I would say that this is an alliance for these norms and this stability, and we hope.

That it will not be tested. That's all I can tell you. Pescian said that Iran has emerged from this confrontation in a militarily stronger position, despite heavy losses and constant pressure.

Gt, quote, "Our armed forces are performing their duty with full force," he added. And that Iran's military capabilities and manpower are now much higher

Than they were at the time of the June battle. He warned that any new attack would be met with a strong response.

Quote, "If the enemy chooses confrontation, they will naturally face a more decisive response.

" End quote. In June, Israel carried out airstrikes and covert operations against Iranian military and nuclear facilities, killing more than 1,000 people, including senior commanders and nuclear scientists.

Iran responded by firing hundreds of missiles and drones into Israel, killing at least 33 people, including an Israeli soldier, according to Iranian officials.

The United States helped Israel repel the Iranian attacks, and later joined the campaign on June 22 by bombing three Iranian nuclear facilities. Iran’s nuclear program.

Since taking office in January, President Trump has revived his maximum pressure strategy, reimposing and expanding sanctions aimed at limiting Iran’s oil exports and crippling its economy.

European powers have also reimposed UN sanctions in recent months, citing concerns over Iran’s nuclear activities. As diplomatic channels narrow and military rhetoric intensifies

Peskin's remarks contradict Thrun's view that he is engaged in a protracted, multifaceted confrontation, which Iran believes extends beyond the battlefield and shows no immediate signs of easing.

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SpaceX scrubs launch Italian Earth observation satellite due to ground systems issue

Shahid Riaz December 28, 2025 0

SpaceX scrubs launch of Italian Earth observation satellite due to ground systems issue

SpaceX scrubs launch Italian Earth observation satellite due to ground systems issue

SpaceX scrubs launch of Italian Earth observation satellite due to a ground systems issue. SpaceX recently shared updated conceptual renderings of Moon Base Alpha, depicting a sprawling lunar complex powered by vast arrays of solar panels.

While this vision aligns with modern renewable energy trends, a technical review of lunar orbital mechanics reveals a significant engineering challenge.

This SpaceX genius solution for transportation must now be matched by an equally robust solution for power because the lunar environment presents challenges.

Solar power and current battery technology cannot scale. We must consider the fundamental difference between the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 1970s and the current goal of a permanent human presence.

Apollo was designed for short-duration visits during the lunar day. However, a permanent habitat would have to survive the lunar night. The duration of continuous darkness at the lunar south pole is 354 hours, or about 14.7 Earth days.

Even the peaks of eternal light offer only scattered periods of sunlight, insufficient for the growth of an industrial base.

For the generation that saw the Apollo 11 lunar module Eagle touch down in the calm of the ocean on July 20, 1969. The moon was the destination of flags. The mission architecture of the 1960s and 70s was magnificent in its simplicity.

Land during lunar sunrise, stay for a few days of maximum visibility and sunlight, and depart before sunset.

The longest human stay was by Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmidt during Apollo 17 in 1972.

The 354-Hour Night: A Thermal Death Trap

It lasted only 3 days, about 75 hours. However, SpaceX’s genius solution for a permanent base, Moon Base Alpha, operates on a fundamentally different timeline.

Unlike Earth’s 24-hour cycle, the Moon experiences a day that lasts about 29.5 Earth days. This results in about 354 hours of continuous sunlight.

During this long lunar night, temperatures drop to an astonishing -280°F – 173°C. Historically, surviving this environment has been the biggest obstacle for robotic explorers.

In the 1970s, Soviet Luna rovers used polonium-210 radioisotope heaters to keep their internal components from freezing. More recently, in 2019,

China’s Chang’e-4 mission became the first to survive multiple nights on the far side of the Moon, also relying on radiant heater units. The technical background to lunar survival involves three levels of complexity.

The first is the power gap, a complete lack of photovoltaic generation for up to two weeks. The second is the thermal sink, the thermal loss of heat in the vacuum of space, which can cause structural materials to reach their ductile-tubular transition temperatures.

The third is the life support debt, the continuous non-negotiable energy requirement for oxygen recycling and pressure maintenance. NASA’s Aremis program and SpaceX’s 2021 Human Landing System, under the HLS contract,

have shifted the goal from discovery to industrialization. But as we move from the experimental phase of the 20th century to the colonial phase of the 21st,

The limits of chemical and solar energy become a matter of simple mathematics. To build a city, we must solve the energy equation that the Apollo missions were designed to avoid.

To appreciate the scale of the challenge facing MoonbaseAlpha, we must move beyond the artistic.

And examine the rigorous mathematics of energy storage. A basic lunar outpost supporting a crew of 6 to 10 professionals.

The Battery Math: Why 340 Tons Isn't Enough

It is estimated that about 100 kW of continuous power is required. This energy is not just for lighting or scientific instruments. It is the lifeblood of industrial processes that clean the atmosphere,

thermal regulation and utilize instu resources. Such as extracting oxygen from lunar regolith. On Earth, we often fill the solar energy gap with arrays of lithium-ion batteries.

However, the lunar night presents a scale of deficit that is difficult to overcome. Maintaining the 100 kW requirement over a 354-hourlunar night means a total energy demand of 35,400 kWh.

To put this into a modern engineering context, a Tesla Megapack, one of the most advanced grid-scale storage solutions available today, stores about 3,900 kWh

And weighs about 38 tons. The battery math for a single base reveals a clear logistical reality. To store 35,400 kilowatt-hours,

A base would require about 9 megapicas units. The total mass of these batteries alone would exceed 340 tons. While SpaceX’s Starship is a paradigm shift in heavy-lift capability,

Its projected payload on the lunar surface is only allowed to be about 100 to 150 tons. This creates what engineers call a logistical dead end. It would take only three to four dedicated Starship launches to deliver the batteries needed to sustain a small habitat.

Through the first night. That doesn’t account for the solar arrays needed to charge those batteries during the day,

nor the number of crew, food, and scientific instruments. For a growing lunar city, the massive energy tax paid makes solar-plus-storage an inefficient and ultimately unfeasible architecture.

More than weight, we must consider the engineering tradeoffs of the thermal environment. When the sun sets, the lunar surface becomes a giant heat sink.

Without a constant high-output power source, thermal debt becomes fatal. Most aerospace-grade steels and seals used in modern spacecraft have a specific susceptibility to the brittle transition point of the lunar night cryogenic fracture.

These materials can lose their elasticity, leading to cryogenic fracture. If the heaters fail for even a few hours,

Cryogenic Brittleness & Structural Integrity

The structural integrity of a Starship-based habitat could be compromised. SpaceX has proposed an agnostic solution using Starship itself as the main structure to save on construction mass.

However, even this brilliant reuse of the rocket body cannot circumvent the laws of physics regarding energy density. As we look towards the 2028 timeline for Base Alpha,

It becomes clear that humanity has to do more than just survive the night; we must find a source of power that is independent of the solar cycle.

When assessing the long-term viability of Moon Base Alpha, we must look beyond the initial landing and examine deeper engineering and geopolitical philosophies.

There is a fundamental tension at the moment between what we call solar idealism and nuclear realism. From an engineering perspective, commercial relations are important. Solar energy is safe, well-

Understood, and politically palatable. However, as we discussed in the previous section, the amount of energy required for battery storage on the 100-kilowatt scale poses a logistical hurdle.

In contrast, the FSP provides a much higher energy-to-mass ratio. NASA’s Kilopower Project, officially known as the Christie Kilopower Reactor,

has demonstrated using Stirling technology that a small solid-core fish reactor can provide 10 kilowatts of continuous power over a decade. Unlike solar panels,

These reactors are immune to the lunar night, are not affected by the coverage of lunar dust, and can be placed in deep shadow or even inside lava tubes where thermal stability is easier to maintain.

This leads to an important industrial perspective, the threat of technological confinement. If the United States and its Artemis partners are connected to the islands of light, then the rare peaks of the lunar pole that come close to constant sunlight are

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Saturday, December 27, 2025

Kyle Whittingham Named Michigan's J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Head Football Coach

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Kyle Whittingham Named Michigan's J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Head Football Coach

Kyle Whittingham Named Michigan's J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Head Football Coach I hope you enjoy Friday night. There's a lot going on here with the Michigan football program. I thought I'd whip out the laptop

and talk about some of the things we've been hearing, some rumors, some confirmed things, and things that are trading in the right direction. I have at least one source

that's telling me to keep an eye on it, but nothing confirmed. So, we're going to talk about Kyle Whittingham, the offensive and defensive coordinator, the rumors,

what I think about them, some confirmed things about tomorrow and this weekend, and who's staying, who's not on Shrewmore's staff,

and then some of the weird things I'm finding out about, aday game, and you know, less than five days at this point.

What's the outcome for Buff Poji with this program?

But if you like Kyle Whittingham being hired as the new Michigan football head coach, like me on the video and we'll get the ball rolling.

So, like today's video if you like Kyle Whittingham becoming the new Michigan football head coach after 21 years at Utah. So, Whittingham will be traveling, it seems,

It's confirmed at this point, but he'll be traveling to Orlando on Saturday and staying at least the weekend, but there are also rumors that there might be a press conference in Ann Arbor on Sunday.

So, we'll see how it goes with some of the key people in the Michigan football program. Oh is going to meet with the coaching staff, but most importantly, he's trying to keep that roster

Because Michigan players are back from a two-day Christmas yuh break before the bowl game, travel today Their new head coach will meet with them on Saturday. And who else is he going to bring with him? It looks like he's going to bring current Utah offensive coordinator Jason Beck to Orlando with him to talk to Michigan's top offensive linemen about what their role might be in a new offense under Kyle Whittingham. So Jason Beck runs, you know,

I didn't really know much about him six hours ago. And I read a lot on him in the last three, four hours. Watched a bunch of videos. I looked at Utah's stats, looked at his first stop, right? A longtime quarterbacks coach is taking his first shot at being an offensive coordinator with Utah this year. And frankly, he's turned it around. You're going to be surprised when I say young, right? Six-figure total offense in college football this year. Number six total offense at 478.6 yards per game. Um, North Texas won,

Miss., South Florida, Tennessee, Texas Tech, Utah, you know, over Ohio State, over Oregon, and many, many others. But I'll talk more about Beck here in a moment.

But here's what you can expect from these meetings. It's going to be very focused on Bryce Underwood. Michigan is going to re-offer Underwood his NIL contract.

If he, you know, not just for 2026, but for 2027 as well. Also, it's going to happen with Jordan Marshall. You know, Marshall doesn't seem like someone who's looking around,

But you have to put him on this list. It's absolutely necessary if you're going to have success in 2026. You don't make me depend on Sawan Haider or walk-on Brian Kizdahl or anyone like that.

More on that in a second, but if you're enjoying the Michigan Football Report this December and throughout the season, be sure to

He's going to talk about their success with wide receivers. And just look at it, it's not that special, right? From the wide receiver group, they had one receiver for 659 yards,

the other one for 514 yards. I'm sorry, it was actually a tight end. Uh, another tight end, another one, the other one, the other tight end is their third leading wide receiver. So, it's receivers,

tight end, tight end, and then another wide receiver. Uh, that's just 271 yards, running back, wide receiver, wide receiver. Of their top five pass catchers, only two are wide receivers

when it comes to yards. So, not really a ton to hang your head about, hey, we're going to get you the ball more than you did in the Shoremoor offense, which frankly, I'm not sure why Marsh would be so upset

that the focus of this offense was more than he did in the last six or seven games of the season. I mean, if you look at this offense, though, I really like what you call it, statusless, then, I'll talk more about that in a second.

They're going to meet too, at least Whittingham will, I'm sure Beck will be in those meetings, but he won't necessarily talk about it. Who are they? Geir Hill, right? Um, quite a few others, of course, he'll probably be back in 2026

and be the centerpiece of Michigan's resurgent defense, right? I'm not sure if that's going to happen with Wink Martindale. I'm obviously skeptical at this point, but Michigan wants to keep a lot of them potentially, right?

I'm not sure if it's going to be a group of returning players, a group of transferring players. I think it's up to these guys to do their job as coaches to convince these players

that they won't go anywhere else. You've spent two or three or four years in this program with multiple defensive coordinators who have been there for more than two years, and to be a Michigan guy,

whatever that means, and give this new defensive coordinator a chance. If it doesn't work out. You know, I know the transfer portal is only in January,

but I know that people can make coaching changes, they have another 30 days to transfer. So, people can commit, see what happens.

They could also transfer in a month from now, if that's how things shake out and they're going to move a little bit more than the normal window for you. There's going to be a handful of recruits that are traveling,

I think, on their own money, but my mission could probably pay for them through the NIL fund. At least eight, nine, 10, 12 recruits. You know, you know,

As fans, look at some different rosters traveling for the game. I'm sure they'll be on the sidelines. They changed the rule, though,

because the last couple of years, recruits were able to practice with the team during the bowl season that was in 2024. If you remember, you know,

guys like Jaden Davis and so on were transferring or practicing with the Michigan team that went to the Rose Bowl and the 2023 national game. Bryce Underwood was practicing with the Michigan team

that was getting ready for the bowl game against Alabama last year. They cut him off. You're not allowed to do that anymore, apparently. But I think, you know,

I compete in circles, paying for plane tickets for them, family members, whatever. It shouldn't cost more than a,000 or $2,000 for the player to go down.

So maybe I've been treated more like the 8n10 players that I've seen traveling down there. But Whittingham is expected, Beck is expected to meet with those players.

I think you have to close Underwood first. Then, Marshall and Marsh are the guys you need to keep as part of this program. They can play together for another three years,

Okay? They are all true freshmen in Underwood and Marsh and Thena in Jordan Marshall is technically a redshirt freshman who could come back and play together as deep as the 2028 season. So, it’s very important for Kyle Whittingham to get off on the right foot.

So, I ask you guys this question. Will Bryce Underwood play for Michigan next season in 2026? Give me a yes or no in the comments. I’m going to go yes for now.

We’ll see how things shake out. I’m sure we’re going to learn a lot, directly or indirectly, Saturday and Sunday as Kyle Whittingham gets to meet the Michigan football team for the first time.

Now, let’s get back to offensive coordinator Jason Beck. Um, the thing that I find most interesting about his offense, if he turns out to be the offensive coordinator, which it certainly seems

like he will, and if he travels with Whittingham, I'm guessing there's no question that he's going to go and it's going to be announced soon, you know, Whittingham goes through with the deal

and everything. By the way, I heard it's a 5-year deal, but I've heard $45 million, $49 million, $5 million, $9 million per year. I'm not sure if that's accurate yet, but that's the only number that's out there. Positionless

The offense I think has worked really well with Michigan over the last few years for Sage Morgan or Donovan Edwards or a handful of other players.

I don't know if it works with the current personnel, at least the way I've seen them play. But think about DeboSamuel with the 49ers three or four years ago

Where a guy is outside wide receiver, he can catch a few passes, then transition back, take a snap, you know, get his hands out of the backfield.

So he sometimes lines up two or three different guys as blockers in his offense,

Sometimes they line up defensively and sometimes they stay behind defensively. It's hard to tell which one is the most obvious one for Michigan offensively in Shore Moore's last two years.

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