Only four teams remain in the AFC playoffs. We think these players will be critical to their team’s success in this weekend’s divisional round. Baltimore Ravens | Derrick Henry | RB Derrick Henry was so good against the Bills in Week 4 that Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson needed just 18 passes (13 completions) to lead Baltimore past Buffalo. Henry started the day with an 87-yard touchdown run on the team’s first offensive play, hitting a max speed of 21.29 mph, according to Next Gen Stats, and finished the day with a season-high 199 yards on 24 carries. Coming off a…
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The most interesting detail of the hostage-cease fire deal that Israeli and Hamas officials agreed to on Wednesday lies neither in its terms, which mainly resemble what’s been on the table for months, nor in the fact that Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, is effectively acquiescing to Hamas’s continued grip on power in the Gaza Strip after loudly and repeatedly vowing he wouldn’t.It’s the way the deal was secured: by Steven Witkoff, Donald Trump’s billionaire friend and incoming Mideast envoy, in a blunt Saturday morning meeting with the prime minister. “The envoy explained to his host in no uncertain terms…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Work is becoming increasingly borderless, and with that shift come exciting opportunities to reimagine how we structure our teams and operations. A common misconception is that outsourcing only works for large enterprises. In reality, businesses of any size can benefit from thoughtful outsourcing strategies, and there’s a growing ecosystem of providers equipped to support small- and lower-mid-market companies.As the CEO of DOXA Talent, I’ve seen firsthand how companies are finding innovative ways to leverage global talent. Along the way, I’ve also identified 10 specialized roles that are surprisingly well-suited for outsourcing. For…
Golden oyster mushrooms growing on a fallen log in IowaKatie Flenker / Alamy Regularly eating golden oyster mushrooms protected heart health and promoted longevity in mice. Golden oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus citrinopileatus) – fungi native to parts of Russia, China and Japan – are one of the richest natural sources of an antioxidant called ergothioneine. Studies in humans have shown the compound is associated with a lower risk of heart disease and premature death. These findings rely on observational data, however, so it isn’t clear whether ergothioneine is driving the health benefits. Source link
Henry Louis Gates Jr. is in the business of finding family secrets.Gates, who has been the host of the PBS series “Finding Your Roots” since it premiered in 2012, has helped many celebrities uncover what’s hiding in their family tree. Sometimes, stars aren’t prepared for what Gates and his team finds out, as was the case with Kerry Washington.The “Scandal” star published her memoir “Thicker Than Water” in 2023 that was sparked, in large part, by what she discovered when she told her parents she was interested in going on “Finding Your Roots.” Her parents’ strong reaction against it ultimately…
Still looking for a New Year’s resolution for self-improvement? Consider keeping a journal, which studies have shown might help with one’s mental well-being and anxiety issues, while also providing a creative outlet for personal expression.Handsome paper-based diaries and notebooks are available if you want to go the screen-free sensory route, but if you prefer a more multimedia approach to journaling, wake up your phone. Free apps that come with Apple’s iOS software and Google’s Android system allow you to add photos, audio clips and more to corral your thoughts — and set up electronic reminders to write regularly.Here’s an overview.Getting…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron have been collaborating on ideas to send French troops to Ukraine. “Today I spoke with the president of France. It was a rather long and detailed conversation. We discussed defence support – various forms of defence, arms packages for Ukraine,” Zelensky said earlier in the week. The pair have also discussed partner contingents and joint military training. Macron has been discussing deploying troops for quite some time. Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened Macron last year, stating his troops would meet the same fate as Napoleon if they dared to enter the…
Credit: Photo courtesy Margo Martin Deputy Director of Communications, Donald J. Trump for President My, how things have come full circle these days. Coca-Cola, who condemned Donald Trump after the protests at the Capitol in 2021, just gifted the President-elect with his very own inauguration bottle design. Trump, of course, is notorious for his love-hate relationship with Diet Coke. “Tonight, President Trump received the first-ever Presidential Commemorative Inaugural Diet Coke bottle from the Chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola Company, James Quincey,” Trump deputy communications director Margo Martin posted on X Tuesday. Quincey even posed with Trump as the two beamed…
The young media mogul, 31, recently took a moment to reflect on her ex while promoting her upcoming buddy comedy, “One of Them Days,” co-starring singer SZA.Palmer and Jackson share a son, Leodis, who will celebrate his first birthday this February.Article continues below advertisementKeke Palmer Speaks On The ‘Toxic Dynamic’ Between Herself And Darius JacksonMEGAPalmer and Jackson, a fitness instructor, were said to have begun dating in 2021. She would reveal her pregnancy a year later while hosting “Saturday Night Live.”Following a now-infamous public shaming on X (formerly Twitter) in 2023 when Jackson called out the “True Jackson, VP” star…
ISTANBUL: Nineteen people who drank tainted alcohol in Istanbul have died in the past 48 hours, with dozens more being treated for poisoning, the Anadolu news agency reported on Wednesday (Jan 15). The figure raised a toll given late Tuesday of 11 dead in 24 hours, Anadolu said. A total of 65 people were affected, with 43 people still being treated in hospital and three others discharged. Among them were 26 foreign nationals, the agency said without saying if any had died. There was no immediate comment from the health ministry. “The death toll is rising,” wrote Istanbul governor Davut Gul…