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AI smart classrooms inaugurated at KU's Computer Science deptHELEN Flanagan has revealed her Christmas plans after spending last year alone - and why her kids can't 'split the day' with her ex husband Scott Sinclair. Corrie legend Helen, 34, who shares Matilda, nine, Delilah, six, and Charlie, three with the footballer, 35, explained it's not possible for them to share parenting duties as they live in different cities. 4 Helen Flanagan has revealed her Christmas plans after spending last year alone Credit: Instagram 4 She's mum to Matilda, nine, Delilah, six, and Charlie, three Credit: Instagram Instead, the former couple alternate each year to ensure their children enjoy quality celebrations with both parents. Speaking of her upcoming plans, she told Which Bingo : “It’s my turn with the kids this year because he had them last year." Helen went on to explain that while splitting Christmas Day isn’t an option for them, they ensure the holiday is still special. She said: “We can’t do half and half because he’s in Bath and I’m in Manchester, so it’s hard to have those split Christmas days. read more on Helen Flanagan JINGLE HELS Former Corrie star Helen Flanagan, 34, shows off her curves in sexy red undies GETTING LIPPY Helen Flanagan hits back at trolls after she's cruelly mocked for huge lips "We take turns. I think it’s important to be fair when it comes to who gets the children over Christmas.” She added that Christmas celebrations last throughout November and December, so her kids can enjoy quality time with both parents. Helen said: “I don’t think it has to be honed in on one day. We celebrate all through November and December to make sure it’s special for them and they get time with both of us." While spending the festive period with her children, Helen will also enjoy the holiday with her boyfriend Robbie Talbot , 45, who moved in with her in September. Most read in Celebrity IN THE DOCK Suspect appears in court charged with murder of man near Scots nightclub RANGERS RAGE Gers slam SFA over 'serious concerns' as final VAR officials return to action IN THE MARKET Aberdeen 'submit transfer offer' for 37-times capped international captain POISON PEN I got death threats from Rangers fans says ex-SPFL star, it wasn't just one The couple have been dating for almost a year - and Robbie has already stepped into a fatherly role, helping with the kids. In November, Helen opened up about her reunion with Scott. Helen Flanagan risks popping out of her top as she wears plunging corset on night out After their 2022 split, the soap star revealed that Scott had blocked her on social media , but they’ve since found a healthy dynamic. Recently, they were seen together at the launch of Winter Wonderland in London with Matilda, putting on a united front. Helen shared her thoughts on co-parenting with Scott in another interview with Which Bingo, saying they are both “respectful” of one another. She said: "I've always used my social media. I've always been really open about parts of my life on social media. "But like, if I post, if I posted on anything, like, with my boyfriend, maybe say, with my children, I'm always very respectful to the father of my children. "It works both ways, you know, like each way and stuff." The I'm A Celebrity campmate admitted that she has learned to get on with her former partner. "Me and my ex now, you know we get on fine, like, for our children and stuff. So, so that's good. "And I think it's important for children as well to see their mum and dad be okay with each other. "I think it's good for, you know, their mental health and what have you." What do we know about Helen Flanagan’s new boyfriend Robbie Talbot? HELEN Flanagan has revealed that she is in a new relationship. While appearing on Celebs Go Dating, she confessed that she was already taken - here's everything we know about her boyfriend Robbie Talbot . Helen has opened up about her relationship with former footballer Robbie Talbot . He is a decade older than the actress. Robbie was born in Liverpool on October 31, 1979 which is how he earned his nickname Halloween Hitman in football. He has played for a series of non-league teams such as Burton Albion, Burscough and Morcambe. He then became a coach at Ashton in 2010. Robbie is retired from football. He left his role as Assistant Manager at Ashton due to family and work commitments in 2011. It's unknown what he has done for work since leaving football. Helen admitted that she was dating Robbie while appearing on Celebs Go Dating. In a first for the show, it has been revealed that her relationship had to be written into the series due to requirements that those taking part have to be single. The pair went public at her birthday party on August 10, 2024. She also confessed that their eldest daughter was most affected by the split as she remembers the pair when they were together. "When me and my ex split, Matilda was seven, Delilah was four and Charlie was one," she explained. "So, you know, Matilda really remembers me and her dad together, the other two didn't really know any different, but Matilda was more kind of affected by it. "So I think it was nice that we went to the Winter Wonderland event together. It’s good for them." I'm always very respectful to the father of my children. It works both ways. Helen Flanagan The Sun This was after Helen admitted that she was 'on block' on her ex-boyfriends phone. Speaking on The Mail's The Life of Bryony podcast, she previously said: "No disrespect to the father of my children, you know, I've had three children with him , and I always have a lot of love for him. "We're both good people, but together we were very toxic . Read more on the Scottish Sun SHOCK SWOOP Former Celtic boss 'lines up shock January transfer swoop for Kyogo Furuhashi' MAKE THE YULETIDE GREY White Christmas update for Scots as snow & 80mph winds wreak chaos "I think a toxic relationship can just damage your mental health a lot, especially when you struggle with your mental health anyway. "I mean, I'm on block at the moment on Scott's phone. I really am. I'm on block." 4 She split with Scott in 2022 Credit: Instagram 4 Helen pictured with her new man Robbie Credit: Instagram

Republicans lash out at Democrats’ claims that Trump intelligence pick Gabbard is “compromised”New York, Nov 24: A team of scientists has uncovered newer parts of the brain, that support social interactions, and are connected to and in constant communication with the ancient amygdala region — a discovery which can help treat psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and depression. In a new study by Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine in the US and published in the journal Science Advances, scientists sought to better understand how humans evolved to become so skilled at thinking about what’s happening in other peoples’ minds. “We spend a lot of time wondering, ‘What is that person feeling, thinking? Did I say something to upset them?’” said senior author Rodrigo Braga. The parts of the brain that allow us to do this are in regions of the human brain that have expanded recently in our evolution, and that implies that it’s a recently developed process. “In essence, you’re putting yourself in someone else’s mind and making inferences about what that person is thinking when you cannot really know,” Braga added. The study found the more recently evolved and advanced parts of the human brain that support social interactions — called the social cognitive network — are connected to and in constant communication with an ancient part of the brain called the amygdala. Often referred to as our “lizard brain,” the amygdala typically is associated with detecting threats and processing fear. “The amygdala is responsible for social behaviours like parenting, mating, aggression and the navigation of social-dominance hierarchies,” said Braga, adding that previous studies have found co-activation of the amygdala and social cognitive network, but “our study is novel because it shows the communication is always happening.” Within the amygdala, there’s a specific part called the medial nucleus that is very important for social behaviours. This study was the first to show the amygdala’s medial nucleus is connected to newly evolved social cognitive network regions, which are involved in thinking about other people. This link to the amygdala helps shape the function of the social cognitive network by giving it access to the amygdala’s role in processing emotionally important content, said scientists. Both anxiety and depression involve amygdala hyperactivity, which can contribute to excessive emotional responses and impaired emotional regulation. With this study’s findings, a much less-invasive procedure, trans-cranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), might be able to use knowledge about this brain connection to improve treatment, the authors said.Charities that help the poor in Lakewood can resume their outreach work from the town square, about a week after one organization was barred from doing so over permitting issues. The Rev. Steve Brigham said Thursday the township is allowing his volunteers to resume their pop-up food pantry after the group was recently approached by police to break down their setup and leave. Brigham was forced to cancel a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless last week after he said his group was told by police they’d need proper permits to assemble in the town square. Lakewood Township Mayor Ray Coles defended the action by the town, stating that it was never the intention to prevent anyone from assisting the homeless and less fortunate. “What we were attempting to do was develop a schedule, so we knew who wanted to use the square and when,” the mayor said in a statement. “There was never any intent to prevent those who wish to assist folks. We are grateful for the efforts of Destiny’s Bridge and the other groups to provide comfort, especially at this time of the year.” The minister, who is known for publicly advocating for the homeless, said he believes the township may have fielded an uptick in complaints of squatters gathering in the brick-lined plaza on Clifton Avenue and Third Street. “The center of the community is the town square,” Brigham told NJ Advance Media on Thursday. “It’s natural for people to congregate, and it’s the center of town. It’s also the social center of town.” Brigham leads Destiny’s Bridge, a charity providing small homes to homeless seeking temporary shelters. His attorney, Jeff Wilde, contacted the township on behalf of several charity groups that utilize the plaza to help the poor. Wilde couldn’t immediately be reached for comment. Brigham said a resolution between the township and the lawyer was reached earlier Thursday. Destiny’s Bridge intends to resume its 25-year-old practice of handing out supplies from the plaza Saturday morning. After first being warned by authorities, volunteers returned about a week later to distribute food and clothing. They were again told by police to disperse, and have not been back since, the minister said. Stories by Eric Conklin Iconic Wonderland Pier owner: ‘If someone wants to buy it, I would absolutely sell it tomorrow’ Minke whale stranded on Jersey Shore beach had diseases, fluid in organs Future of iconic N.J. boardwalk theme park will be presented at meeting. 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As part of a national “moonshot” to cure blindness, researchers at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus will receive as much as $46 million in federal funding over the next five years to pursue a first-of-its-kind full eye transplantation. “This is no easy undertaking, but I believe we can achieve this together,” said Dr. Kia Washington, the lead researcher for the University of Colorado-led team, during a press conference Monday. “And in fact I’ve never been more hopeful that a cure for blindness is within reach.” The CU team was one of four in the United States that received funding awards from the federal Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health , or ARPA-H. The CU-based group will focus on achieving the first-ever vision-restoring eye transplant by using “novel stem cell and bioelectronic technologies,” according to a news release announcing the funding. The work will be interdisciplinary, Washington and others said, and will link together researchers at institutions across the country. The four teams that received the funding will work alongside each other on distinct approaches, though officials said the teams would likely collaborate and eventually may merge depending on which research avenues show the most promise toward achieving the ultimate goal of transplanting an eye and curing blindness. Dr. Calvin Roberts, who will oversee the broader project for ARPA-H, said the agency wanted to take multiple “shots on goal” to ensure progress. “In the broader picture, achieving this would be probably the most monumental task in medicine within the last several decades,” said Dr. Daniel Pelaez of the University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, which also received ARPA-H funding. Pelaez is the lead investigator for that team, which has pursued new procedures to successfully remove and preserve eyes from donors, amid other research. He told The Denver Post that only four organ systems have not been successfully transplanted: the inner ear, the brain, the spinal cord and the eye. All four are part of the central nervous system, which does not repair itself when damaged. If researchers can successfully transplant the human eye and restore vision to the patient, it might help unlock deeper discoveries about repairing damage to the brain and spine, Pelaez said, as well as addressing hearing loss. To succeed, researchers must successfully remove and preserve eyes from donors and then successfully connect and repair the optical nerve, which takes information from the eye and tells the brain what the eye sees. A team at New York University performed a full eye transplant on a human patient in November 2023, though the procedure — while a “remarkable achievement,” Pelaez said — did not restore the patient’s vision. It was also part of a partial face transplant; other approaches pursued via the ARPA-H funding will involve eye-specific transplants. Washington, the lead CU researcher, said she and her colleagues have already completed the eye transplant procedure — albeit without vision restoration — in rats. The CU team will next work on large animals to advance “optic nerve regenerative strategies,” the school said, as well as to study immunosuppression, which is critical to ensuring that patients’ immune systems don’t reject a donated organ. The goal is to eventually advance to human trials. Pelaez and his colleagues have completed their eye-removal procedure in cadavers, he said, and they’ve also studied regeneration in several animals that are capable of regenerating parts of their eyes, like salamanders or zebra fish. His team’s funding will focus in part on a life-support machine for the eye to keep it healthy and viable during the removal process. InGel Therapeutics, a Massachusetts-based Harvard spinoff and the lead of a third team, will pursue research on 3-D printed technology and “micro-tunneled scaffolds” that carry certain types of stem cells as part of a focus on optical nerve regeneration and repair, ARPA-H said. ARPH-A, created two years ago, will oversee the teams’ work. Researchers at 52 institutions nationwide will also contribute to the teams. The CU-led group will include researchers from the University of Southern California, the University of Wisconsin, Indiana University and Johns Hopkins University, as well as from the National Eye Institute . The teams will simultaneously compete and collaborate: Pelaez said his team has communicated with researchers at CU and at Stanford, another award recipient, about their eye-removal research. The total funding available for the teams is $125 million, ARPA-H officials said Monday, and it will be distributed in phases, in part dependent on teams’ success. U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, a Democrat who represents Denver in Congress, acknowledged the recent election results at the press conference Monday and pledged to continue fighting to preserve ARPA-H’s funding under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. The effort to cure blindness, Washington joked, was “biblical” in its enormity — a reference to the Bible story in which Jesus cures a blind man. She and others also likened it to a moonshot, meaning the effort to successfully put Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon nearly 50 years ago. If curing blindness is similar to landing on the moon, then the space shuttle has already left the launchpad, Washington said. “We have launched,” she said, “and we are on our trajectory.”Boise State's legacy includes winning coaches and championship moments

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 As the festive season approaches, cities around the globe deck their streets with shimmering lights and elaborate decorations, transforming into enchanting winter wonderlands that capture the spirit of Christmas. From the iconic skyscrapers of New York City to the historic avenues of London, the cozy pubs of Dublin, the snow-capped vistas of Zurich, and the vibrant illuminations of Tokyo, each city offers its own unique blend of holiday cheer. Whether you’re drawn by the promise of magical Christmas markets, spectacular light displays, or traditional cultural festivities, these top holiday destinations provide the perfect backdrop for creating unforgettable memories. Join us as we explore the magic of Christmas in New York City, London, Dublin, Zurich, and Tokyo, each promising a distinct and delightful holiday experience. 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This enchanting display allows visitors to tower over a 34-foot-long miniature New York City, complete with landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge and the Empire State Building. Lionel model trains navigate from a diminutive Grand Central across a mini East River towards the North Pole. This delightful exhibit is available through February 2025 and is free to the public. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 10am to 7:30pm, and weekends from 10am to 6pm, excluding major holidays. Located in the shuttle passage at 42nd Street and Park Avenue, next to the Station Master’s Office, it’s a captivating experience for all ages. London, England London is a city where history and modernity converge, offering visitors a rich tapestry of cultural experiences. During Christmas, London lights up with festive cheer, making it a top destination for holiday travelers. 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For a touch of nostalgia, Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop offers classic playthings, while the LEGO® Toy Shop in Leicester Square features one of the largest selections of LEGO® in the world. For the Adults: Oxford Street promises its usual vibrancy, perfect for those ready to brave the crowds. Alternatively, the Burlington Arcade provides a refined shopping experience with its upscale boutiques. For a more eclectic mix, visit Duke of York Square or explore the boutique-laden lanes of Seven Dials near Covent Garden. Each of these experiences encapsulates the spirit of a London Christmas, offering joyous activities and beautiful settings that are sure to create lasting memories. Dublin, Ireland The capital of Ireland, Dublin is celebrated for its historical landmarks and lively cultural scene. During the Christmas period, the city offers a unique blend of traditional Irish hospitality and festive activities. Dublin’s Christmas Attractions: This season, Dublin shines as a beacon of festive joy, with each event and locale offering its own slice of holiday magic, inviting everyone to partake in the cherished traditions and joyful celebrations. Zurich, Switzerland Zurich is the heart of Switzerland’s economic and cultural activities, renowned for its well-preserved medieval old town and vibrant cultural scene. During Christmas, Zurich offers a picturesque setting with its snow-capped landscapes and festive markets. Zurich’s Christmas Highlights: Niederdorf’s Market Dörfli Wander through the quaint streets of the Niederdorf quarter in Zurich’s old city center, where numerous market stands create a picturesque scene. The charm of this area makes it a delightful experience, even for those who stroll without the intention to purchase. The Singing Christmas Tree A standout feature of Zurich’s Christmas celebrations is the Singing Christmas Tree. 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The entire courtyard is illuminated spectacularly, enhancing the atmosphere with a digital art show that is synchronized to music, making it a visual and auditory feast. Tokyo, Japan Tokyo blends traditional Japanese customs with modern innovation, offering a unique holiday experience. The city is known for its dazzling illuminations and vibrant holiday markets, making it a fascinating destination for Christmas. Why Visit Tokyo for Christmas: Tokyo’s Dazzling December Lights Across Tokyo, the city comes alive with light installations at shopping centers, landmarks, and festive celebrations. Marunouchi’s main avenue is transformed with trees shimmering in champagne gold lights, creating a stunning visual experience. At Ebisu Garden Place, marvel at one of the largest Baccarat chandeliers in the world, which dazzles with 250 sparkling lights. Festive Shopping and Celebrations in Tokyo For those in search of the perfect holiday gift, Tokyo’s Christmas markets are a treasure trove. These markets are not just about shopping—they’re cultural hubs where you can savor mulled wine and enjoy live music and performances. This season, the “Tokyo Christmas Market” at Jingu Gaien is a must-visit, boasting a 14-meter tall Christmas Pyramid from Germany, set against a backdrop of majestic ginkgo trees. Tokyo’s Winter Ice Rinks Tokyo’s winter transforms several of its venues into ice skating rinks, providing a perfect blend of sport and seasonal fun. These rinks offer a delightful escape for families and friends to glide across the ice, perhaps after a day of shopping or enjoying the city’s light displays. Oji Fox Parade: A Unique New Year Tradition Inspired by an ukiyo-e print by the renowned artist Utagawa Hiroshige, the Oji Fox Parade is a captivating cultural event. According to legend, on New Year’s Eve, foxes would disguise themselves and parade towards the Oji Inari Shrine. Today, locals honor this myth by donning fox costumes, lighting kitsunebi (mystical fox fires) lanterns, and parading from Shozoku Inari Shrine to Oji Inari Shrine, accompanied by traditional music. This enchanting procession is a highlight of Tokyo’s New Year celebrations, blending folklore with festive cheer. Each of these cities offers its own unique version of Christmas magic, making them perfect destinations for those looking to immerse themselves in holiday festivities around the globe. Whether you’re looking for historic charm, festive markets, or dazzling winter lights, these cities promise a memorable holiday season.

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Czech Republic. 20-26 _ Men’s tennis, ATP Tour, Generali Open, Kitzbühel, Austria. 20-26 _ Men’s tennis, ATP Tour, Plava Laguna Croatia Open, Umag, Croatia. 21-26 _ Men’s golf, USGA, The U.S. Junior Amateur, Dallas. 21-26 _ Women’s tennis, WTA Tour, Prague Open, Prague. 21-27 _ Men’s tennis, ATP Tour, Mubadala Citi DC Open, Washington. 21-27 _ Women’s tennis, WTA Tour, Mubadala Citi DC Open, Washington. 22-23 _ Women’s soccer, European Championship, semifinal, Switzerland. 23-Aug. 7 _ Shooting, European Championship, 25m/50m/300m/Shotgun/RT, Chateauroux, France. 24-27 _ Bowling, PBA, PBA-PWBA Mixed Doubles Against Breast Cancer, Houston. 24-27 _ Men’s golf, Korn Ferry Tour, The NV5 Invitational, Glenview, Ill. 24-27 _ Men’s golf, PGA Tour Champions, The Senior Open, Berkshire, England. 24-27 _ Men’s golf, PGA Tour, The 3M Open, Blaine, Minn. 24-27 _ Women’s golf, LPGA Tour, The ISPS Women’s Scottish Open, Ayrshire, Scotland. 25 _ Auto racing, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, NCTS Race at Indianapolis, Indianapolis. 25-27 _ Auto racing, F1, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. 25-27 _ Auto racing, NHRA, DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals, Sonoma, Calif. 25-27 _ Men’s golf, LIV Golf League, LIV UK, Rocester, England. 25-Aug. 6 _ Men’s tennis, ATP Tour, National Bank Open, Toronto. 26 _ Auto racing, NASCAR Xfinity Series, Series Race at Indianapolis, Speedway, Ind. 26 _ Running, San Francisco Marathon. 26-Aug. 3 _ Cycling, UCI Women’s WorldTour, Tour de France. 26-Aug. 22 _ Swimming and diving, World Aquatics Masters Championship, Singapore. 27 _ Auto racing, IndyCar, Grand Prix of Monterey, Monterey, Calif. 27 _ Auto racing, NASCAR Cup Series, Brickyard 400, Speedway, Ind. 27 _ Major League Baseball, Hall of Fame induction, Cooperstown, N.Y. 27 _ Women’s soccer, European Championship, final, Switzerland. 29-Aug. 3 _ Cycling, UCI BMX Racing World Championship, Copenhagen, Denmark. 31-Aug. 3 _ Men’s golf, Korn Ferry Tour, The Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank and InterMountain Health, Ogden, Utah. 31-Aug. 3 _ Men’s golf, PGA Tour, The Wyndham Championship, Greensboro, N.C. 31-Aug. 3 _ Women’s golf, LPGA Tour, The AIG Women’s Open, Wales, United Kingdom. TBD _ Major League Baseball, trade deadline. 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Newport, R.I. 7-9 _ Men’s golf, USGA, The U.S. Adaptive Open, Rockville, Md. 10-13 _ Men’s golf, DP World Tour, The Genesis Scottish Open, North Berwick, Scotland. 10-13 _ Men’s golf, DP World Tour, The ISCO Championship, Louisville, Ky. 10-13 _ Men’s golf, Korn Ferry Tour, The The Ascendant presented by Blue, Berthroud, Colo. 10-13 _ Men’s golf, PGA Tour, The Genesis Scottish Open, North Berwick, Scotland. 10-13 _ Men’s golf, PGA Tour, The ISCO Championship, Louisville, Ky. 10-13 _ Women’s golf, LPGA Tour, The Amundi Evian Championship, Evian-les-Bains, France. 11-13 _ Auto racing, IMSA SportsCar, Chevrolet Grand Prix, Bowmanville, Ontario. 11-13 _ Cycling, UCI BMX Racing, Land O’ Lakes Nationals, St. Michael, Minn. 11-13 _ Men’s golf, LIV Golf League, LIV ANDALUCIA, Cádiz, Spain. 11-13 _ Men’s golf, PGA Tour Champions, The DICK’S Open, Endicott, N.Y. 11-Aug. 3 _ Swimming and diving, World Aquatics Championship, Singapore. 12 _ Auto racing, IndyCar, Hy-VeeDeals.com Race 1, Newton, Iowa. 12 _ Auto racing, NASCAR Xfinity Series, Series Race at Sonoma, Sonoma, Calif. 12 _ Motorcycle, AMA Supercross, Millville, Minn. 13 _ Auto racing, IndyCar, Hy-VeeDeals.com Race 2, Newton, Iowa. 13 _ Auto racing, NASCAR Cup Series, Toyota / Save Mart 350, Sonoma, Calif. 13 _ Major League Baseball, draft, Atlanta. 13 _ Major League Baseball, schedules released. 13 _ Men’s Soccer, Club World Cup Final, East Rutherford, N.J. 13 _ Motorcycle, MotoGP, Germany Grand Prix, Sachsenring, Germany. 14 _ Major League Baseball, Home Run Derby, Atlanta. 14-19 _ Women’s golf, USGA, The U.S. Girls’ Junior, Johns Creek, Ga. 14-20 _ Men’s tennis, ATP Tour, EFG Swiss Open, Gstaad, Switzerland. 14-20 _ Men’s tennis, ATP Tour, Mifel Open, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. 14-20 _ Men’s tennis, ATP Tour, Nordea Open, Båstad, Sweden. 14-20 _ Women’s tennis, WTA Tour, Hamburg European Open, Hamburg, Germany. 14-20 _ Women’s tennis, WTA Tour, Hungarian Grand Prix, Budapest, Hungary. 15 _ Major League Baseball, All-Star Game, Atlanta. 16-19 _ Women’s soccer, European Championship, quarterfinals, Switzerland. 17-20 _ Men’s golf, DP World Tour, THE 153RD OPEN, Ayrshire, Scotland. 17-20 _ Men’s golf, DP World Tour, The Barracuda Championship , Truckee, Calif. 17-20 _ Men’s golf, Korn Ferry Tour, The Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper, Springfield, Mo. 17-20 _ Men’s golf, PGA Tour, The Barracuda Championship , Truckee, Calif. 17-20 _ Men’s golf, PGA Tour, The Open Championship, Troon, Portrush, Northern Ireland. 18-20 _ Auto racing, NHRA, Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, Kent, Wash. 18-20 _ Cycling, UCI BMX Racing, Mile High Nationals, Denver. 19 _ Auto racing, NASCAR Xfinity Series, Series Race at Dover, Dover, Del. 19 _ Motorcycle, AMA Supercross, Washougal, Wash. 19 _ Pro basketball, WNBA All-Star game, Phoenix. 20 _ Auto racing, IndyCar, Honda Dealers Indy Toronto, Toronto. 20 _ Auto racing, NASCAR Cup Series, Series Cup Race at Dover, Dover, Del. 20 _ Motorcycle, MotoGP, Czech Republic, Automotodrom Brno, Czech Republic. 20-26 _ Men’s tennis, ATP Tour, Generali Open, Kitzbühel, Austria. 20-26 _ Men’s tennis, ATP Tour, Plava Laguna Croatia Open, Umag, Croatia. 21-26 _ Men’s golf, USGA, The U.S. Junior Amateur, Dallas. 21-26 _ Women’s tennis, WTA Tour, Prague Open, Prague. 21-27 _ Men’s tennis, ATP Tour, Mubadala Citi DC Open, Washington. 21-27 _ Women’s tennis, WTA Tour, Mubadala Citi DC Open, Washington. 22-23 _ Women’s soccer, European Championship, semifinal, Switzerland. 23-Aug. 7 _ Shooting, European Championship, 25m/50m/300m/Shotgun/RT, Chateauroux, France. 24-27 _ Bowling, PBA, PBA-PWBA Mixed Doubles Against Breast Cancer, Houston. 24-27 _ Men’s golf, Korn Ferry Tour, The NV5 Invitational, Glenview, Ill. 24-27 _ Men’s golf, PGA Tour Champions, The Senior Open, Berkshire, England. 24-27 _ Men’s golf, PGA Tour, The 3M Open, Blaine, Minn. 24-27 _ Women’s golf, LPGA Tour, The ISPS Women’s Scottish Open, Ayrshire, Scotland. 25 _ Auto racing, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, NCTS Race at Indianapolis, Indianapolis. 25-27 _ Auto racing, F1, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. 25-27 _ Auto racing, NHRA, DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals, Sonoma, Calif. 25-27 _ Men’s golf, LIV Golf League, LIV UK, Rocester, England. 25-Aug. 6 _ Men’s tennis, ATP Tour, National Bank Open, Toronto. 26 _ Auto racing, NASCAR Xfinity Series, Series Race at Indianapolis, Speedway, Ind. 26 _ Running, San Francisco Marathon. 26-Aug. 3 _ Cycling, UCI Women’s WorldTour, Tour de France. 26-Aug. 22 _ Swimming and diving, World Aquatics Masters Championship, Singapore. 27 _ Auto racing, IndyCar, Grand Prix of Monterey, Monterey, Calif. 27 _ Auto racing, NASCAR Cup Series, Brickyard 400, Speedway, Ind. 27 _ Major League Baseball, Hall of Fame induction, Cooperstown, N.Y. 27 _ Women’s soccer, European Championship, final, Switzerland. 29-Aug. 3 _ Cycling, UCI BMX Racing World Championship, Copenhagen, Denmark. 31-Aug. 3 _ Men’s golf, Korn Ferry Tour, The Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank and InterMountain Health, Ogden, Utah. 31-Aug. 3 _ Men’s golf, PGA Tour, The Wyndham Championship, Greensboro, N.C. 31-Aug. 3 _ Women’s golf, LPGA Tour, The AIG Women’s Open, Wales, United Kingdom. TBD _ Major League Baseball, trade deadline. TBD _ Men’s soccer, MLS All-Star game, Austin, Texas.NoneResearchers launch “moonshot” to cure blindness through eye transplants

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As part of a national “moonshot” to cure blindness, researchers at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus will receive as much as $46 million in federal funding over the next five years to pursue a first-of-its-kind full eye transplantation. “This is no easy undertaking, but I believe we can achieve this together,” said Dr. Kia Washington, the lead researcher for the University of Colorado-led team, during a press conference Monday. “And in fact I’ve never been more hopeful that a cure for blindness is within reach.” The CU team was one of four in the United States that received funding awards from the federal Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health , or ARPA-H. The CU-based group will focus on achieving the first-ever vision-restoring eye transplant by using “novel stem cell and bioelectronic technologies,” according to a news release announcing the funding. The work will be interdisciplinary, Washington and others said, and will link together researchers at institutions across the country. The four teams that received the funding will work alongside each other on distinct approaches, though officials said the teams would likely collaborate and eventually may merge depending on which research avenues show the most promise toward achieving the ultimate goal of transplanting an eye and curing blindness. Dr. Calvin Roberts, who will oversee the broader project for ARPA-H, said the agency wanted to take multiple “shots on goal” to ensure progress. “In the broader picture, achieving this would be probably the most monumental task in medicine within the last several decades,” said Dr. Daniel Pelaez of the University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, which also received ARPA-H funding. Pelaez is the lead investigator for that team, which has pursued new procedures to successfully remove and preserve eyes from donors, amid other research. He told The Denver Post that only four organ systems have not been successfully transplanted: the inner ear, the brain, the spinal cord and the eye. All four are part of the central nervous system, which does not repair itself when damaged. If researchers can successfully transplant the human eye and restore vision to the patient, it might help unlock deeper discoveries about repairing damage to the brain and spine, Pelaez said, as well as addressing hearing loss. To succeed, researchers must successfully remove and preserve eyes from donors and then successfully connect and repair the optical nerve, which takes information from the eye and tells the brain what the eye sees. A team at New York University performed a full eye transplant on a human patient in November 2023, though the procedure — while a “remarkable achievement,” Pelaez said — did not restore the patient’s vision. It was also part of a partial face transplant; other approaches pursued via the ARPA-H funding will involve eye-specific transplants. Washington, the lead CU researcher, said she and her colleagues have already completed the eye transplant procedure — albeit without vision restoration — in rats. The CU team will next work on large animals to advance “optic nerve regenerative strategies,” the school said, as well as to study immunosuppression, which is critical to ensuring that patients’ immune systems don’t reject a donated organ. The goal is to eventually advance to human trials. Pelaez and his colleagues have completed their eye-removal procedure in cadavers, he said, and they’ve also studied regeneration in several animals that are capable of regenerating parts of their eyes, like salamanders or zebra fish. His team’s funding will focus in part on a life-support machine for the eye to keep it healthy and viable during the removal process. InGel Therapeutics, a Massachusetts-based Harvard spinoff and the lead of a third team, will pursue research on 3-D printed technology and “micro-tunneled scaffolds” that carry certain types of stem cells as part of a focus on optical nerve regeneration and repair, ARPA-H said. ARPH-A, created two years ago, will oversee the teams’ work. Researchers at 52 institutions nationwide will also contribute to the teams. The CU-led group will include researchers from the University of Southern California, the University of Wisconsin, Indiana University and Johns Hopkins University, as well as from the National Eye Institute . The teams will simultaneously compete and collaborate: Pelaez said his team has communicated with researchers at CU and at Stanford, another award recipient, about their eye-removal research. The total funding available for the teams is $125 million, ARPA-H officials said Monday, and it will be distributed in phases, in part dependent on teams’ success. U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, a Democrat who represents Denver in Congress, acknowledged the recent election results at the press conference Monday and pledged to continue fighting to preserve ARPA-H’s funding under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. The effort to cure blindness, Washington joked, was “biblical” in its enormity — a reference to the Bible story in which Jesus cures a blind man. She and others also likened it to a moonshot, meaning the effort to successfully put Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon nearly 50 years ago. If curing blindness is similar to landing on the moon, then the space shuttle has already left the launchpad, Washington said. “We have launched,” she said, “and we are on our trajectory.”Percentages: FG .569, FT .607. 3-Point Goals: 9-18, .500 (Thomas 2-2, Watkins 2-3, Deng 2-4, Holt 1-1, Swinton 1-1, Davis 1-2, Bol Bowen 0-1, Crawford 0-1, Rozakeas 0-1, Jackson 0-2). Team Rebounds: 6. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 4 (Bol Bowen, Deng, Ewin, Holt). Turnovers: 11 (Jones 2, Bol Bowen, Davis, Deng, Ewin, Maluk, Mbatch, Swinton, Thomas, Watkins). Steals: 7 (Bol Bowen 2, Crawford, Davis, Jackson, Maluk, Swinton). Technical Fouls: Bol Bowen, 14:54 second. Percentages: FG .310, FT .690. 3-Point Goals: 3-24, .125 (Curry 1-2, Rivera 1-4, Guerengomba 1-6, Ndjigue 0-1, Watson 0-1, Worthy 0-2, Diggins 0-8). Team Rebounds: 8. Team Turnovers: 1. Blocked Shots: 1 (Rivera). Turnovers: 16 (Rivera 3, Worthy 3, Curry 2, Hankins-Sanford 2, Abdelgowad, Diggins, Guerengomba, Muhammad, Ndjigue, Watson). Steals: 7 (Ndjigue 3, Rivera 2, Abdelgowad, Diggins). Technical Fouls: None. .Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, a veteran of combat missions in Iraq, said she had concerns about Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's choice to be director of national intelligence . “I think she’s compromised," Duckworth said on CNN’s “State of the Union," citing Gabbard's 2017 trip to Syria, where she held talks with Syrian President Bashar Assad. Gabbard was a Democratic House member from Hawaii at the time. “The U.S. intelligence community has identified her as having troubling relationships with America’s foes. And so my worry is that she couldn’t pass a background check,” Duckworth said. Gabbard, who said last month she is joining the Republican party, has served in the Army National Guard for more than two decades. She was deployed to Iraq and Kuwait and, according to the Hawaii National Guard, received a Combat Medical Badge in 2005 for “participation in combat operations under enemy hostile fire in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III." Duckworth's comments drew immediate backlash from Republicans. “For her to say ridiculous and outright dangerous words like that is wrong," Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, said on CNN, challenging Duckworth to retract her words. “That’s the most dangerous thing she could say — is that a United States lieutenant colonel in the United States Army is compromised and is an asset of Russia.” In recent days, other Democrats have accused Gabbard without evidence of being a “Russian asset.” Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, has claimed, without offering details, that Gabbard is in Russian President Vladimir “Putin’s pocket.” Mullin and others say the criticism from Democrats is rooted in the fact that Gabbard left their party and has become a Trump ally. Democrats say they worry that Gabbard's selection as national intelligence chief endangers ties with allies and gives Russia a win. Rep. Adam Schiff, a California Democrat just elected to the Senate, said he would not describe Gabbard as a Russian asset, but said she had “very questionable judgment.” “The problem is if our foreign allies don’t trust the head of our intelligence agencies, they’ll stop sharing information with us,” Schiff said on NBC's “Meet the Press.” Gabbard in 2022 endorsed one of Russia’s justifications for invading Ukraine : the existence of dozens of U.S.-funded biolabs working on some of the world’s nastiest pathogens. The labs are part of an international effort to control outbreaks and stop bioweapons, but Moscow claimed Ukraine was using them to create deadly bioweapons. Gabbard said she just voiced concerns about protecting the labs. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, said he thought it was “totally ridiculous” that Gabbard was being cast as a Russian asset for having different political views. “It’s insulting. It’s a slur, quite frankly. There’s no evidence that she’s a asset of another country,” he said on NBC. Sen. James Lankford, another Oklahoma Republican, acknowledged having “lots of questions” for Gabbard as the Senate considers her nomination to lead the intelligence services. Lankford said on NBC that he wants to ask Gabbard about her meeting with Assad and some of her past comments about Russia. “We want to know what the purpose was and what the direction for that was. As a member of Congress, we want to get a chance to talk about past comments that she’s made and get them into full context,” Lankford said.

As part of a national “moonshot” to cure blindness, researchers at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus will receive as much as $46 million in federal funding over the next five years to pursue a first-of-its-kind full eye transplantation. “This is no easy undertaking, but I believe we can achieve this together,” said Dr. Kia Washington, the lead researcher for the University of Colorado-led team, during a press conference Monday. “And in fact I’ve never been more hopeful that a cure for blindness is within reach.” The CU team was one of four in the United States that received funding awards from the federal Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health , or ARPA-H. The CU-based group will focus on achieving the first-ever vision-restoring eye transplant by using “novel stem cell and bioelectronic technologies,” according to a news release announcing the funding. The work will be interdisciplinary, Washington and others said, and will link together researchers at institutions across the country. The four teams that received the funding will work alongside each other on distinct approaches, though officials said the teams would likely collaborate and eventually may merge depending on which research avenues show the most promise toward achieving the ultimate goal of transplanting an eye and curing blindness. Dr. Calvin Roberts, who will oversee the broader project for ARPA-H, said the agency wanted to take multiple “shots on goal” to ensure progress. “In the broader picture, achieving this would be probably the most monumental task in medicine within the last several decades,” said Dr. Daniel Pelaez of the University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, which also received ARPA-H funding. Pelaez is the lead investigator for that team, which has pursued new procedures to successfully remove and preserve eyes from donors, amid other research. He told The Denver Post that only four organ systems have not been successfully transplanted: the inner ear, the brain, the spinal cord and the eye. All four are part of the central nervous system, which does not repair itself when damaged. If researchers can successfully transplant the human eye and restore vision to the patient, it might help unlock deeper discoveries about repairing damage to the brain and spine, Pelaez said, as well as addressing hearing loss. To succeed, researchers must successfully remove and preserve eyes from donors and then successfully connect and repair the optical nerve, which takes information from the eye and tells the brain what the eye sees. A team at New York University performed a full eye transplant on a human patient in November 2023, though the procedure — while a “remarkable achievement,” Pelaez said — did not restore the patient’s vision. It was also part of a partial face transplant; other approaches pursued via the ARPA-H funding will involve eye-specific transplants. Washington, the lead CU researcher, said she and her colleagues have already completed the eye transplant procedure — albeit without vision restoration — in rats. The CU team will next work on large animals to advance “optic nerve regenerative strategies,” the school said, as well as to study immunosuppression, which is critical to ensuring that patients’ immune systems don’t reject a donated organ. The goal is to eventually advance to human trials. Pelaez and his colleagues have completed their eye-removal procedure in cadavers, he said, and they’ve also studied regeneration in several animals that are capable of regenerating parts of their eyes, like salamanders or zebra fish. His team’s funding will focus in part on a life-support machine for the eye to keep it healthy and viable during the removal process. InGel Therapeutics, a Massachusetts-based Harvard spinoff and the lead of a third team, will pursue research on 3-D printed technology and “micro-tunneled scaffolds” that carry certain types of stem cells as part of a focus on optical nerve regeneration and repair, ARPA-H said. ARPH-A, created two years ago, will oversee the teams’ work. Researchers at 52 institutions nationwide will also contribute to the teams. The CU-led group will include researchers from the University of Southern California, the University of Wisconsin, Indiana University and Johns Hopkins University, as well as from the National Eye Institute . The teams will simultaneously compete and collaborate: Pelaez said his team has communicated with researchers at CU and at Stanford, another award recipient, about their eye-removal research. The total funding available for the teams is $125 million, ARPA-H officials said Monday, and it will be distributed in phases, in part dependent on teams’ success. U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, a Democrat who represents Denver in Congress, acknowledged the recent election results at the press conference Monday and pledged to continue fighting to preserve ARPA-H’s funding under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. The effort to cure blindness, Washington joked, was “biblical” in its enormity — a reference to the Bible story in which Jesus cures a blind man. She and others also likened it to a moonshot, meaning the effort to successfully put Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon nearly 50 years ago. If curing blindness is similar to landing on the moon, then the space shuttle has already left the launchpad, Washington said. “We have launched,” she said, “and we are on our trajectory.”

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The Nintendo eShop is a treasure trove of indie darlings, innovative experiences, and overlooked sequels. With so many releases vying for your attention, it’s easy for some real gems to slip under the radar. Whether you’re a seasoned Switch veteran or a newcomer to the console, this list of 60 hidden gems from 2024 will help you unearth some digital diamonds and expand your gaming horizons. This year saw a diverse range of titles hit the eShop, from cozy life simulators and challenging roguelikes to mind-bending puzzle games and captivating narratives. We’ve dug deep to uncover the games that deserve a spot on your Switch, offering a mix of genres and experiences to cater to every type of player. So, grab your console, charge those Joy-Cons, and get ready to discover your next gaming obsession ! Action & Adventure RPGs Platformers Puzzle & Strategy Simulation & Life Sim Shooters Rhythm & Music Sports & Racing Visual Novels & Narrative Adventures Horror Multiplayer Unique & Experimental This list is just a starting point. There are many other hidden gems waiting to be discovered on the Nintendo eShop. So, take some time to browse the store, read reviews, and try out some demos. You might just find your next favorite game!

As part of a national “moonshot” to cure blindness, researchers at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus will receive as much as $46 million in federal funding over the next five years to pursue a first-of-its-kind full eye transplantation. “This is no easy undertaking, but I believe we can achieve this together,” said Dr. Kia Washington, the lead researcher for the University of Colorado-led team, during a press conference Monday. “And in fact I’ve never been more hopeful that a cure for blindness is within reach.” The CU team was one of four in the United States that received funding awards from the federal Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health , or ARPA-H. The CU-based group will focus on achieving the first-ever vision-restoring eye transplant by using “novel stem cell and bioelectronic technologies,” according to a news release announcing the funding. The work will be interdisciplinary, Washington and others said, and will link together researchers at institutions across the country. The four teams that received the funding will work alongside each other on distinct approaches, though officials said the teams would likely collaborate and eventually may merge depending on which research avenues show the most promise toward achieving the ultimate goal of transplanting an eye and curing blindness. Dr. Calvin Roberts, who will oversee the broader project for ARPA-H, said the agency wanted to take multiple “shots on goal” to ensure progress. “In the broader picture, achieving this would be probably the most monumental task in medicine within the last several decades,” said Dr. Daniel Pelaez of the University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, which also received ARPA-H funding. Pelaez is the lead investigator for that team, which has pursued new procedures to successfully remove and preserve eyes from donors, amid other research. He told The Denver Post that only four organ systems have not been successfully transplanted: the inner ear, the brain, the spinal cord and the eye. All four are part of the central nervous system, which does not repair itself when damaged. If researchers can successfully transplant the human eye and restore vision to the patient, it might help unlock deeper discoveries about repairing damage to the brain and spine, Pelaez said, as well as addressing hearing loss. To succeed, researchers must successfully remove and preserve eyes from donors and then successfully connect and repair the optical nerve, which takes information from the eye and tells the brain what the eye sees. A team at New York University performed a full eye transplant on a human patient in November 2023, though the procedure — while a “remarkable achievement,” Pelaez said — did not restore the patient’s vision. It was also part of a partial face transplant; other approaches pursued via the ARPA-H funding will involve eye-specific transplants. Washington, the lead CU researcher, said she and her colleagues have already completed the eye transplant procedure — albeit without vision restoration — in rats. The CU team will next work on large animals to advance “optic nerve regenerative strategies,” the school said, as well as to study immunosuppression, which is critical to ensuring that patients’ immune systems don’t reject a donated organ. The goal is to eventually advance to human trials. Pelaez and his colleagues have completed their eye-removal procedure in cadavers, he said, and they’ve also studied regeneration in several animals that are capable of regenerating parts of their eyes, like salamanders or zebra fish. His team’s funding will focus in part on a life-support machine for the eye to keep it healthy and viable during the removal process. InGel Therapeutics, a Massachusetts-based Harvard spinoff and the lead of a third team, will pursue research on 3-D printed technology and “micro-tunneled scaffolds” that carry certain types of stem cells as part of a focus on optical nerve regeneration and repair, ARPA-H said. ARPH-A, created two years ago, will oversee the teams’ work. Researchers at 52 institutions nationwide will also contribute to the teams. The CU-led group will include researchers from the University of Southern California, the University of Wisconsin, Indiana University and Johns Hopkins University, as well as from the National Eye Institute . The teams will simultaneously compete and collaborate: Pelaez said his team has communicated with researchers at CU and at Stanford, another award recipient, about their eye-removal research. The total funding available for the teams is $125 million, ARPA-H officials said Monday, and it will be distributed in phases, in part dependent on teams’ success. U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, a Democrat who represents Denver in Congress, acknowledged the recent election results at the press conference Monday and pledged to continue fighting to preserve ARPA-H’s funding under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. The effort to cure blindness, Washington joked, was “biblical” in its enormity — a reference to the Bible story in which Jesus cures a blind man. She and others also likened it to a moonshot, meaning the effort to successfully put Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon nearly 50 years ago. If curing blindness is similar to landing on the moon, then the space shuttle has already left the launchpad, Washington said. “We have launched,” she said, “and we are on our trajectory.”

Canada’s only Elevated Park is joining forces with other railway entities in St. Thomas. Seven years after the park opened on the former Michigan Central Rail Bridge, volunteers say it’s time for the next chapter and new leadership. Those behind the park have joined forces with the Railworks Coalition to help collaborate and grow. “We have a board structure and management and a bigger group of volunteers,” said Mat Janes, president of On Track St. Thomas, who manage the park. “Up to this point, it's been a small number of us that have been doing all the work. We hope to take advantage of Railworks standing in the community to bring some more people into the project as well.” The Railworks Coalition believes this is the natural next step, to unite all rail entities. “When this was all envisioned many years ago, it was to bring together all the rail, heritage and rail assets within St. Thomas and surrounding communities,” said Scott Sleightholm, president of Railworks Coalition. “Up until now, we have the Elgin County Railway Museum, CASO Station and BX Tower. When we were presented with the opportunity to bring in the Elevated Park, into the assets, I think it was a natural next step.” The park, which opened in 2017, recently received a boost from a local business. Entegrus has donated $10,000 to support enhancements. “What we're going to do is continue our tree planting program to the west of the bridge,” said Janes. “We call it the Arboretum Line because it's going to be all native trees identified. We're going to use it as an educational opportunity for people to learn about native trees. Then we'll also use it (the donation) for other improvements on the bridge, such as repairing the light sculpture.” It’s a partnership both parties believe will enable them to provide opportunities to attract new visitors, supporters, solidify the park’s impact on the region. “We've been expanding events at the CASO Station, the Elgin County Railway Museum, we can move to maybe bring back some more events and some different events over on the Elevated Park as well,” said Sleightholm. “We want to continue to push the rail heritage and the rail assets in St. Thomas-Elgin community.” Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. 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