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Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. trained and went through the NFL draft process together on the way to becoming two of the five quarterbacks taken in the top 10. After going off the board earlier with the second pick by the Washington Commanders, Daniels has been their starter all season and one of football's breakout stars . Penix, taken eighth in a move coach Raheem Morris joked “shocked the world," waited behind Kirk Cousins until usurping the veteran and making his first pro start last week. On Sunday night, they'll face off in the league's first prime-time showdown of rookie QBs selected in the first round, and the spotlight is bright with significant playoff implications at stake. “I'm happy for him — he waited his time,” Daniels said of Penix. “He's a phenomenal player in my eyes, and I'm excited to be able to match up against him.” Daniels and the Commanders (10-5) are in the playoffs with a win. They might already be in before kickoff if Tampa Bay loses at home to Carolina, though the Buccaneers are 8-point favorites on BetMGM Sportsbook. Washington is favored by 4 against the Falcons (8-7), who are vying with the Bucs for the NFC South title and a home playoff game and also in contention with the Commanders and others for the conference's wild-card spots. “The reality is that you fight, you fight, you fight and you put yourself in a position to go out there and win your division,” Penix said. "You put yourself in a chance to get yourself to qualify for extra play. We’re right in the mix of doing that, and we’ve got to go do it and finish.” Daniels, who threw five touchdown passes to beat Philadelphia last week and end the Eagles’ winning streak at 10 games, is the prohibitive favorite to win AP Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. Penix completed 18 of 27 passes for 202 yards in a rout of the New York Giants that included two touchdowns by Atlanta's defense and two on the ground from running back Bijan Robinson. “I was really pleased with his composure, his poise, his ability to click through progressions,” Morris said. "Realistically, it was a pretty clean game at the quarterback position. I’m very pleased with what he did and how he did it and the support that he had around him.” Washington's Dan Quinn is facing the Falcons as a head coach for the first time since they fired him in 2020. He was replaced then on an interim basis by Morris, who was an assistant on his staff in Atlanta the entire time Quinn was in charge, including the run to the Super Bowl in the 2016 season. “It’s always fun to play against your friends, your confidants, your mentors — whatever you want to look at it as — that we’ve been able to grow up with throughout this whole process,” said Morris, who was an assistant in Washington from 2012-14 under Mike Shanahan and interviewed for the Commanders job last winter. “Dan coaching me in college," Morris added, "and then having a chance to work together and then having a chance to really follow the same path to the National Football League and then to now being in a fortunate position to be head coaches in this awesome league and having a chance to compete against each other at a very high level with high stakes on the line in prime time and all of those things — I just enjoy those moments of being able to go against guys that you care about.” Morris said conversations from their close working relationship, which dates to their time together at Hofstra, are on a break right now. “Obviously you swap texts on normal weeks,” Morris said. “I won’t talk to him this week. I’ll ban him. I’ll block him on the phone.” Penix's results would have been even more impressive if not for some drops by receivers. Ray-Ray McCloud and Drake London had miscues on Atlanta’s opening drive. Tight end Kyle Pitts bobbled a pass later that led to Penix's interception. Serving as scout-team QB while Cousins was the starter , Penix had little practice time with the first-string offense before last week. As a left-hander, Penix gives receivers a different look, but perhaps the biggest adjustment was the added zip on his passes when compared with Cousins. “We kind of talked about that,” Morris said. “We figured that would happen. ... We talked about the reps with these guys, not having as many. So, things like that are going to happen. But I do like the fact that we’re able to keep playing and pushing and watch the guys get better and better as we went. The Commanders are expected to get two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen back after surgery in October to repair a torn pectoral muscle initially looked to be season-ending . “We know the caliber of Jon and what he can bring,” Quinn said. “He’s strong. He’s tough. So when that does happen, that’ll be something that will definitely bring energy to our defense.” Allen had 15 tackles and two sacks in five-plus games before getting injured at Baltimore on Oct. 13. After ranking last in the league with 10 sacks through the first 11 games, Atlanta’s long-struggling pass rush has enjoyed a dramatic surge. The Falcons have at least three in four consecutive games, the longest active streak in the league, with 16 total over this stretch. Arnold Ebiketie recorded his fifth sack and recovered a fumble against the Giants, and Kaden Elliss had a strip sack. Elliss also has five sacks and has dropped opposing QBs in four consecutive games: the longest streak by a Falcons defender since Patrick Kerney's five in a row in 2001. AP Sports Writer Charles Odum contributed. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLGov. Newsom called a special session to prepare $25 million for legal battles with the incoming Trump administration. Republicans dismiss the session as a political stunt. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here.

The Media Store has forecast acceptance as the new consumer mindset in 2025 as Australians embrace their post-pandemic financial, employment and lifestyle “new normal,” requiring brands to fundamentally shift their advertising strategies. The independent media agency’s annual trends report, 5 for 2025 – Consumer Trends for 2025 , outlines the top trends set to affect consumers next year and how advertisers can meet customers at the moment and their mindset. According to The Media Store, 2025 is set to be underpinned by Australians taking control of their life, as they embrace new acceptance and say goodbye to excess consumption, environmental negligence and fake news, and embrace a slower, more minimalist way of living. There are five key issues set to be top-of-mind for consumers in 2025: 1. Acceptance Acceptance will be key for Australians in 2025, with advertisers needing to reshape their products, services and associated targeting strategies, to meet customers in their new normal. Following the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis, consumers have created new ways of living and adapted to different circumstances, including new financial realities. This mindset is set to influence everything from spending habits to lifestyle choices in 2025, with data* showing 43% of Australians said they have given up dining out or takeaway, 39% have delayed holidays, and 29% have forgone hair and beauty appointments. In line with this, many Australians have accepted they will never own a home. Six in 10 said they can’t save a deposit, while nearly half (49%) said they are constantly outpaced by the market. According to the report, this shift is likely to change the shape of households – expect a rise of multigenerational homes and single households. Brands need to appeal to the new-look Australian consumer, rethinking their target audiences and using first-party data to understand new attitudes and behaviours – and communicate with those customers directly. Advertisers should also consider exploiting untapped markets and needs, leaning into shifting household structures and financial circumstances. 2. Rejection Say goodbye to excessive consumption, curated information, and technology reliance in 2025, as Australians enter a new era of rejection. According to the report, 2025 is set to be a “slow buy year” as Australians realise the excess of their consumption and look to make changes. Customers are also expecting brands to do their part for the environment, with shoppers set to reject businesses in 2025 that do not directly address their supply chains and green ethos. Climate change also remains top-of-mind for consumers, as people look to invest in protection from climate-related outages and hacking events, such as solar and battery. There will be an accompanying rise in readership of newspapers and magazines where consumers choose their news, rather than it being pushed in front of them, and content from real journalists. The fully digital Gen Z and Gen Alphas are acutely aware of how their data is used and we may see a cultural backlash on algorithms and data privacy. The Media Store Chief Strategy Officer, Sam Cousins , said active communication will be key for brands in 2025. “The circular economy and zero waste desires are still very prevalent, and brands should find ways to lean into the ‘slow buy year’ by overtly communicating their supply chain to combat over consumption and waste,” she said. “This overcommunication should extend to how customer data and AI tools are being used. Many Australians are starting to reject controlled thinking and curated information – brands will need to find ways to build customer trust in an increasingly digital world,” she added. 3. Simplicity Expect a return to the simple life in 2025, as consumers embrace a “less is more” mentality. Next year will be a period of Australians actively saying no, as they look for a more simplified lifestyle, switching going out for staying in and meaningful connections, spending less to pay off debts and avoid new ones and making active choices to downsize their technology and shopping habits. Brands will need to adjust their thinking to align with the rise of “de-influencers” and a more simplistic approach to purchasing, being driven online by the TikTok generation. This will affect everything from streamlining tech and content subscriptions, paying off debts, the rise of dupes and well-made ethical products, the increased attraction of cottage hobbies like gardening and craft, and mindful tech use, with ‘screen shaming’ gaining traction. Cousins said: “It’s no longer cool to over consume. Millennials and Gen Z now want longevity in their products, along with well-made, ethical and quality goods. Expect minimalism and more deliberate choices to make a comeback, in everything from socialising to frugal living, along with mindful technology, as people look to simplify their communications.” Brands can embrace the trend by creating advertising that encourages more mindful consumption, The Media Store report says. Choose campaigns that promote deliberate purchases, while also offering education and information around budgeting and simple family living. 4. Experience Connection over landfill in 2025 – consumers want meaningful, immersive and shared experiences, rather than material items – and they’re expecting the same for brands. Customers are looking for in-store experiences that enhance the shopping journey, with businesses expected to combine real life and technology to reach consumers in a new way. The evolution of VR and AR-led experiences, that complement the physical, are set to grow, along with activities that foster social participation and wellbeing. Tertiary education is now not seen as a rite of passage for young people, who are still wondering about jobs yet to be created. Experiences outside the classroom are as valued just as much as in. For advertisers, in-platform experiences, where those such as Amazon have combined fandom, commerce and content to persuade consumers to stay within its ecosystem, are still set to be in high demand in 2025, particularly those that “sew up” the user experience. “Social commerce is still the fastest growing commerce channel in APAC,” Cousins said. “In-platform experiences, where ecosystems are sewn up, are set to grow. Allowing customers to stay in-platform to order food, shop, create and even learn, is a way for brands to ensure users remain fully immersed in the experience – and their products.” 5. Creation Australians are set to take creation to new heights in 2025, curating their content and connection with generative AI, while also driving curation in their own lives. According to The Media Store report, 2025 is set to be a year of ‘forced creativity’ for Australians, as they create new revenue streams and roles, in response to the cost-of-living crisis and technology evolution. They’re also set to be more creative in their day-to-day lives – from food and drink ideas, to turning something old into something new, creativity will be prevalent. Digital content creation is also set to continue to grow in 2025. With the evolution of Gen AI and the accessibility of apps such as TikTok, content creation is easier than ever. Expect to see the rise of digital content creators as brand ambassadors, as brands look to leverage the trend. “Brands will need to deep dive into their audience insights, looking at what their audience creates both online and offline, to help them find the right opportunity,” Cousins said. “Working with content creators enables brands to jump on trends and be agile to what is going on in culture.” – Top image: Sam CousinsStock indexes drifted to a mixed finish on Wall Street as some heavyweight technology and communications sector stocks offset gains elsewhere in the market. The S&P 500 slipped less than 0.1% Thursday, its first loss after three straight gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.1%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.1%. Gains by retailers and health care stocks helped temper the losses. Trading volume was lighter than usual as U.S. markets reopened following the Christmas holiday. The Labor Department reported that U.S. applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years. Treasury yields fell in the bond market. On Thursday: The S&P 500 fell 2.45 points, or 0.04%, to 6,037.59. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 28.77 points, or 0.1%, to 43,325.80. The Nasdaq composite fell 10.77 points, or 1%, to 19,764.89. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 20.34 points, or 0.9%, to 2,280.19. For the week: The S&P 500 is up 106.74 points, or 1.80%. The Dow is up 485.54 points, or 1.1%. The Nasdaq is up 447.76 points, or 2.3%. The Russell 2000 is up 37.82 points, or 1.7%. For the year: The S&P 500 is up 1,267.76 points, or 26.6%. The Dow is up 5,636.26, or 15%. The Nasdaq is up 5,009.01 points, or 33.4%. The Russell 2000 is up 253.12 points, or 12.5%.

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City of Saskatoon budget deliberations begin MondayLifestyle Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. Traditionally, on the night of Christmas Eve , families across the world will put out a glass of milk and a plate of cookies for Santa , and a few carrots for his reindeer. But, we all know that Aussie families can be less than traditional - and this has been well and truly exposed with the help of one ALDI product in particular. Want to join the family? Sign up to our Kidspot newsletter for more stories like this. RELATED: The DIYs you need to up your Xmas tree game this year Milk and cookies, or not? An Aussie mum has taken to the ALDI Mums Facebook group to share her unique and hilarious Christmas find. “This year Santa is asking for beer instead of milk 😂” she said. In the photo she shared is the Crofton Christmas Eve Serving Board, featuring a space for cookies, Rudolph’s carrot, and... beer? The board, which reads ‘Dear Santa, Thanks for stopping by!’ also comes in a version with milk instead of beer, however it’s this version that’s really turning heads. Introducing our new podcast: Mum Club! Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. RELATED: People are washing their Xmas trees and yes it’s a thing “Always a beer!” Commenters on the post were raving about the product, saying it’s a long time coming, with beer served every year in their households. “We always gave Santa beer as a child! I bought this specific board last year because it was so unique and nostalgic to me,” one commenter said. “Always a beer ..... it's thirsty work lol,” said another. “It's always been beer in our house 😆,” a third agreed. “I always left Santa a beer when I was little,” said another. “Omg I love this we always left a beer out for Santa, these always say milk! I need!” another person said. Some said that Crofton missed an opportunity to make it even more Aussie. “Was always a beer in our house 50 yrs ago. We're Aussies!. ....should be biscuits for us. Milk n cookies for US,” one commenter said. “It would be even better still if it said beer and biscuits,” another agreed. What do you leave? The post ended up kickstarting a conversation around what different families leave for Santa, because apparently for most, it’s not milk. Some suggested other alcoholic options. “Jacks at ours,” one said. “Amarula at ours. When i was a kid he had port. Can never buy these plates,” said another. “How about a Bundy, a brownie & a carrot,” a third added. “My kids already know Santa prefers a Vodka based drink eg: a Vodka Cruiser, a UDL etc.... I just agree with them 🤣” another said. “Santa likes Billson's in this house 🤣” added another. However, some were a little more obscure. “My mum left red cordial ( cause she said if Santa had beer at every house he would be too drunk to go to every house ) & fruit cake,” said one commenter. “We leave ginger beer,” said another. “We always leave beer and milk 😂,” another said. “When I was a kid Santa got a long neck... when my kids were little Santa got chocolate milk .... Waiting to see what my 5-month-old grandson will leave out,” said a fourth. “Why not we always have Santa a cold can of Coke,” one commenter said. More Coverage I banned my husband's parents from coming over Xmas morning Lauren Robinson ‘My house has $50,000 worth of Christmas decorations' Josephine Agostino Originally published as ALDI product reveals 'very Aussie' Christmas trend More related stories Lifestyle What we can all learn from this mum’s cleaning blunder The mistake may seem obvious, but it's far more common than you might think. Thankfully, there's an easy way to avoid it. Read more Lifestyle The Bunnings product you need for your next camping trip Problem solved for under $50 - score! Read more

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NEW YORK (AP) — Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner has been fined $2,000 for embellishment during a recent game against the New York Rangers, the NHL said Monday. Skinner was issued a warning after a diving/embellishment incident in an Oct. 22 game against the Carolina Hurricanes, the league said. His second citation, which triggered the fine, came in the second period of a 6-2 victory over the Rangers on Nov. 23. Skinner was being followed by Rangers defenseman K’Andre Miller as he had the puck along the boards in the New York zone. Skinner lost his footing and the puck despite minimal contact from Miller. The Oilers forward looked toward the referee as he got up but no penalty call was made on the play. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund. AP NHL: https://www.apnews.com/hub/NHLWhy Shopify Stock Skyrocketed 48% Last Month

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