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Sara Haines Asks The Internet If They Are In Mysterious Group 7

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Sara Haines Asks The Internet If They Are In Mysterious Group 7


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Sara Haines has literally thrown her admirers into a state of confusion with a simple and yet famous inquiry. The host of the TV show posted a funny snippet of the video in which she was with ‘The View’ co-star Alyssa Farah Griffin. The inquiry that ignited the fun moment between the two ladies was, ‘Are you in group 7? 😂’ Their playful argument of asking each other whether they belong to “that group” continued for a long time, and while Haines was playing the role of a confused person, saying she would have to consult her teenage son to understand the allusion.

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The clip, which portrays a true moment of bewilderment and hilarity among the co-hosts, has ignited a lot of curiosity on the internet. The majority of the audience was completely baffled so they hastened to the commenting sections and sought clarifications. One user articulated what seemed to be the common feeling of others when she wrote, ‘Okay, Sara let us in on the joke!😂please!’ Another user nearly echoed this one but expressed, ‘I want to comprehend it so badly! 😂’ The intrigue was so powerful that it even transcended the age barrier, a user stating, ‘My 4-year-old granddaughter keeps saying 6, 7 and laughing… obviously, she’s hearing it, wtH does this mean?? Help 😂😂’ This clearly indicates the vastness of the inside joke across age groups, thus making a lot of people feel like they are not part of it.

Fortunately, there were a few people who seemed to know the truth and helped out the lost ones in the comments. One user narrated a very rich origin story, stating, ‘Musician Sophia James produced a series of 7 videos to find out which one would become the most favorite on the site, revealing in the last video that those who watched it were in “Group 7.” So, you see, it’s not that one gets to be a member through an action. Another person seconded the first and added, ‘It’s not your choice to join: the group is determined by luck, based on the order of videos a user sees on their “For You” page. Searching for the video and viewing it doesn’t mean you’re in the group.’ The element of chance, dictated by algorithms, has become a key attraction in the trend, thus a sense of a secretive, online community is created.

The revealing of the ‘Group 7’ riddle was accompanied with other comments on the video. One of them was regarding a transformation in Alyssa Farah Griffin’s looks, one user said, ‘I didn’t recognize Alyssa when she wasn’t made up but she is nice anyway. Good outfit too.’ Another was asking about Alyssa’s wardrobe and said, ‘I NEED TO KNOW WHERE Alyssa got that track suit? 🔥❤️’ and another user suggested brand Aviator Nation as a possible place. There was also a short slapstick humor moment, as one viewer followed the trail of the dropped ice and observed, ‘All that ice falling out and not making it into Alyssas cup! 😂’

Another factor that really drew in the viewers was the excellent relationship of the ‘The View’ co-hosts. One of the users translated her admiration into a comment: ‘I love Alyssa… and you too, Sarah. You’re all amazing women.’ Another user found it funny that co-host Sunny Hostin was apparently so clueless about the joke that she claimed, ‘Sunny is definitely NOT in Group 7!!!!!!’ This was followed by a similar one from another user, ‘I don’t know what group 7 is, but Sunny doesn’t know either 😂😂’ On the contrary, those who were aware of the inside joke indicated their membership with comments like ‘GROUP 7 AND Team Blue!!’ and ‘Blue dot in Ohio also in Group 7!!’ showing the community aspect of viral impact of the phenomenon.

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Sara Haines’s post mirroring in social media what an inside joke can do. Haines had an excellent opportunity to display her professional skills on the social media front as she succeeded in confusing the audience, leading them to discovery, and making them laugh by linking her post to the current online trend that was originally on another platform. Some of her followers were included in ‘Group 7,’ while others were just laughing at the co-hosts hilarious banter. The post is like a miniature version of social media in that it can serve as a source of laughter, confusion, and sharing all at the same time.



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Could the Autumn Budget cause a stock market meltdown?

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Could the Autumn Budget cause a stock market meltdown?


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The FTSE 100‘s near an all-time high and the stock market’s red hot in places. This performance however, has very little to do with any policy support from the UK government.

UK stocks have largely benefitted from the movement of capital out of bonds, debt and savings as interest rates have fallen, and because some companies have consistently outperformed during the period.

In fact, a closer look at many companies in the UK shows that last year’s Budget, coupled with a misfiring economy, led to consistent downgrades of expected earnings.

Jet2, one of my favourite stocks, is a great example of this. Projected earnings for 2026 and 2027 have been greatly reduced in part due to later booking patterns, but also because of last year’s Budget. This was forecasted to add £25m in employment costs and £20m in sustainable fuel costs.

What’s in store this November?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the Autumn Budget on 26 November. Speculation’s rife and it’s rumoured that the Budget will include stricter inheritance tax, higher capital gains tax, council tax reforms, and potential limits on tax-free pension lump sums.

This is driven by a £21bn-£30bn fiscal gap and weak growth.

FTSE stocks sensitive to UK consumption may come under pressure if household taxes rise. Meanwhile, capital flight risks rise if investor tax relief’s cut. Conversely, relief for business investment or ISA expansion could benefit select sectors.

Whatever happens, market volatility’s likely as investors shift to international, defensive or government-aligned assets to manage intensified fiscal uncertainty.

There’s also talk of higher taxes on UK banks, which I think would be incredibly disappointing. After all, following a decade of underperformance, they’re finally back on their feet.

As the Budget’s likely to target the wealthiest and most successful parts of the economy, there’s definitely scope for an outsized impact on stocks. However, a meltdown’s unlikely unless a big surprise takes place.

One to watch

There are plenty of rumours, including that Reeves could cut the tax-free limit on cash individual savings accounts (Cash ISAs). In turn, hypothetically, this could push capital into equities (stocks) even if the rest of the Budget appears to negatively impact UK companies.

With that in mind, investors may want to keep an eye on AJ Bell (LSE:AJB). The investment platform stock’s richly valued, but there’s a reason for this. It currently trades at 21.1 times forward earnings and 20.2 times forecasted earnings for 2026.

This valuation largely reflects its growth trajectory in recent years, which has largely tapered off in recent years — as well as the company’s strong operating margins of around 39%.

It’s also a decent dividend payer with a forward yield around 2.6%.

Why’s this one to watch? Well, as the UK’s largest listed brokerage — a popular choice for Stocks and Shares ISAs — it’s worth hypothesising that there could be some inflows as people move money out of Cash ISAs into well-regarded investment platforms.

But as I’ve suggested, it’s all very nuanced. There are potentially lots of moving parts.

The risk here’s the valuation. It’s expensive. Far pricier than Hargreaves Lansdown was before it was taken private. And because of that, I simply believe it’s one to watch rather than consider buying.



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Jake Haro gets 25 years to life for murdering baby Emmanuel

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Jake Haro gets 25 years to life for murdering baby Emmanuel


Jake Haro, the father of missing baby Emmanuel, whose shocking disappearance activated an army of internet sleuths, was sentenced to 25 years to life for the murder of his 7-month-old son.

Haro, 32, who initially pleaded not guilty, reversed course and pleaded guilty on Oct. 16 to one count each of murder, assault on a child under 8 causing death and filing a false police report, according to the Riverside County district attorney’s office.

He and his wife, Rebecca Haro, 41, reported that their son was kidnapped after someone attacked her in a Yucaipa parking lot on Aug. 14. But detectives quickly found holes in their story and charged both parents with murder.

On Monday, Haro received a sentence of 25 years to life for murder as well as a 180-day sentence for the false police report.

Because he committed these crimes while on probation, he must also serve a sentence of six years and eight months that he previously received in a child abuse case, prosecutors said.

Emmanuel Haro was reported kidnapped, but his parents later faced murder charges.

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Haro was convicted of felony willful child endangerment in 2023 after his baby daughter was taken to the hospital in 2018 with a skull fracture, several healing fractures to her ribs, a brain hemorrhage, swelling in the neck and a healing tibia fracture in her leg, according to a police affidavit for an arrest warrant.

A judge later suspended that sentence — a decision that Riverside County Dist. Atty. Mike Hestrin lambasted at an Aug. 27 news conference.

“If that judge had done his job as he should have done, Emmanuel would be alive today,” Hestrin said. “That’s a shame and it’s an outrage.”

Haro has been credited with 551 days of time served and, as a result of the aggregated charges, will spend a minimum of 30 years in prison before he becomes eligible for parole.

Although baby Emmanuel’s body has yet to be found, prosecutors believe that multiple acts of abuse and physical assault led to the boy’s death.

The mother has maintained her not guilty plea to charges of murder and filing a false police report. She is due back in court for a felony settlement conference on Jan. 21, prosecutors said.

“The lies told in this case only deepened the tragedy of Emmanuel’s death,” Hestrin said in a Monday statement. “While today’s sentence represents a measure of accountability for Jake Haro, our office will continue to seek justice as the case against his co-defendant moves forward.”

Prosecutors allege that the couple deliberately faked the child’s kidnapping. When investigators with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department questioned the mother about inconsistencies in her police report, the couple stopped cooperating.

A week later, they were arrested at their Cabazon home. In August, authorities removed another 2-year-old child from the couple’s custody and scoured a field in Moreno Valley accompanied by Haro in a jail jumpsuit.

Baby Emmanuel’s remains have yet to be found.

Times staff writer Nathan Solis contributed to this report.



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Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out for Lakers vs. Trail Blazers

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PORTLAND, Ore. — Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will miss the Lakers’ game in Portland on Monday as the team ruled both out with injuries.

One night after recording a 29-point, 11-rebound, 10-assist triple-double, Doncic is out to manage a lower leg contusion. Reaves, who scored 26 points and 11 assists in the Lakers’ 130-120 win over the Miami Heat, is out with right groin soreness.

This will be the fourth game Doncic has missed this season as he was also sidelined with a minor finger injury and a left leg contusion.

Playing in their second back-to-back of the season, the Lakers will again be short-handed. They had seven standard contract players when they hosted the Trail Blazers on the second night of a back-to-back last week. Portland won 122-108 as Reaves attempted to carry the team with 41 points.

The Lakers could also be without Deandre Ayton, who is questionable with back spasms. He missed Sunday’s game after experiencing pain last Friday in Memphis.

Forward Maxi Kleber was upgraded to questionable with an abdominal strain that has kept him sidelined all season.



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Experts call for ‘Great British Sleep Reset’ to combat modern sleep challenges

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Experts call for ‘Great British Sleep Reset’ to combat modern sleep challenges


A poll of 2,000 adults delved into the sleeping habits of the nation, asking questions developed by sleep experts to identify potential issues that could lead to insomnia and sleep disruption, and the worrying data revealed 30% could be suffering from a moderate or serious slumber problem. Responses to the sleep questions were analysed using a simple scoring approach to highlight key patterns – such as how often people struggle to drift off, when they wake up during the night, and how often their sleep quality impacts their daily life.

Scores falling between 13 and 16 suggest a moderate level of concern – with around 21% of respondents in this range. But just 9% were classed as having a significant sleep issue due to scoring 17 and over. This may be because 59% of respondents agreed they have never faced more obstacles to getting a good night’s sleep. 

The research was commissioned by Silentnight as part of a national call to action to reset the way people approach sleep and help remove the barriers to rest, including the development of a 3-step sleep reset plan.

Key indicators of a substantial issue include struggling to fall asleep, waking often during the night, being unable to function during the daytime, and waking early in the morning.

The study revealed 30% of those polled wake up multiple times every night, while one in seven struggle to drift off at all, taking 30 minutes or more each time, and 19% felt their lack of rest impacts their day-to-day functioning, including at work and general concentration, every single day.

Over half of respondents believed that sleep is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and wellbeing. But despite this, 24% have accepted that it’s normal for them to always feel tired, with a third agreeing that sleep has become something people don’t prioritise in today’s busy modern world.

Silentnight’s sleep expert, Kathryn Pinkham, said: “It’s a real concern that sleep problems have never been greater, yet the advice so often shared doesn’t address the root causes. We’re constantly told how important sleep is, but the quick fixes and generic tips simply aren’t enough.

“Our call for a ‘Great British Sleep Reset’ highlights how poor sleep impacts not just how we feel, but how we function day to day.”

Among the top worries to keep people awake at night were health concerns, personal financial worries, or relationship issues. While as many as 30% were kept staring at the ceiling re-living things they’d said or done that day which they regretted.

Life moments which have impacted the nation’s ability to get a decent kip were found to include job interviews, moving home, and for 28% of women, the menopause.

As a result of a lack of sleep, 40% have struggled with headaches, and the same amount haven’t been as productive as they would have liked.

For 37%, feelings of being overly emotional or irritable caused them problems, while three in 10 experienced feelings of anxiety and 21% made poor diet choices. With 17% making mistakes at work that could have been avoided, according to the OnePoll.com figures.

Silentnight’s sleep expert, Kathryn Pinkham, added: “There is so much misinformation out there that it can leave us feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to start.

“But by focusing on evidence-based techniques and simple, achievable steps, we can genuinely improve the quality of our rest.

“That’s why we’ve developed the 3-step reset plan – designed to break the cycle of poor sleep by resetting your mind, body and lifestyle. The result? Feeling more energised, motivated, and better equipped to look after ourselves and our wellbeing.”

 

TOP 10 OUTCOMES FROM A LACK OF SLEEP:

  1. Headaches

  2. Not feeling as productive as I want to be

  3. Feeling emotional or irritable

  4. Forgetting things

  5. Falling asleep during the day

  6. Feeling anxious

  7. Poor diet choices

  8. Feelings of soreness in my body

  9. Arguments

  10. Making mistakes at work



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Donald Trump warns Nigeria that US troops or airstrikes ‘could be’ used to prevent killing of Christians | US News

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Donald Trump has warned the US military “could be” deployed to Nigeria or carry out air strikes to stop what he called the killing of large numbers of Christians.

Posting on Truth Social last week, the US president claimed radical Islamists are committing “mass slaughter” and Christianity is “facing an existential threat” in the West African nation.

On Sunday, Mr Trump was asked whether he envisioned troops on the ground or air strikes in Nigeria.

“Could be. I mean, other things. I envisage a lot of things. They’re killing record numbers of Christians in Nigeria…

“They’re killing the Christians and killing them in very large numbers. We’re not going to allow that to happen,” he told reporters during a flight on Air Force One.

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Nigeria has responded to threats of US military action by suggesting it would welcome help tackling Islamist insurgents, but insisted on Sunday that America must respect its sovereignty.

“We welcome US assistance as long as it recognises our territorial integrity,” Daniel Bwala, an adviser to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, told Reuters.

But Mr Bwala also sought to play down tensions between the two nations, despite Mr Trump calling Nigeria a “disgraced country”.

Over the weekend, Mr Tinubu also pushed back against the claims of religious intolerance and defended his country’s efforts to protect religious freedom.

“The characterisation of Nigeria as religiously intolerant does not reflect our national reality, nor does it take into consideration the consistent and sincere efforts of the government to safeguard freedom of religion and beliefs for all Nigerians,” Mr Tinubu said in a statement.

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has pushed back against the claims of religious intolerance. File pic: AP
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Nigeria has been placed on a US list of countries “of particular concern” due to violations of religious freedom.

The list also includes North Korea, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan and China.

Boko Haram – which kidnapped more than 270 schoolgirls in 2014 – is the main group cited in previous warnings by US and international governments.

The group has committed “egregious violations of religious freedom”, according to a 2021 report by the bipartisan US Commission on International Religious Freedom.

It said more than 37,000 people had been killed by Islamist groups in Nigeria since 2011.

Nigeria is a country of more than 200 million people, which is divided between the largely Muslim north and mostly Christian south.

An Islamist insurgency has dragged on for over 15 years and is largely confined to the northeast of the country, which is majority Muslim.

While Christians have been killed, most of the victims have been Muslims, analysts say.



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Los Angeles celebrates the Dodgers’ World Series title : NPR

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Fans cheer along the route during a parade in Los Angeles Monday to celebrate the L.A. Dodgers World Series win.

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LOS ANGELES — Even as they were celebrating their second straight World Series championship with a parade in downtown Los Angeles and a rally at Dodger Stadium, the L.A. Dodgers on Monday were already talking about winning three in a row.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Will Smith celebrates a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the11th inning in Game 7 of baseball's World Series, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Toronto.

“We are a mother effing dynasty, baby,” screamed Dodger outfielder Kiké Hernández at the Dodger Stadium event, which seemed to fill almost all of the 56,000 seats. “Everybody has been about a dynasty. How about three in six years? How about back-to-back?”

And the team’s biggest star, Shohei Ohtani, speaking in English, which he does rarely, said, “I am so happy to be part of this team. I’m ready to get another ring next year.”

Only two teams, the New York Yankees (three times) and the Oakland A’s (once) have ever won three consecutive World Series titles.

Another Dodger Japanese pitching star, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who was the series’ MVP after winning three games, also spoke in English.

“I love the Dodgers. I love Los Angeles.”

Yoshinobu Yamamoto #18 of the Los Angeles Dodgers (center) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in game seven of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Center.

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Clayton Kershaw, Enrique Hernandez and Miguel Rojas of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate on a bus during the Dodgers 2025 World Series Championship parade.

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The players were serenaded as they traveled on top of double-decker buses during the parade. Adoring fans wearing Dodger caps and jerseys and carrying signs screamed their approval as the buses went by.

Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches to Chris Krug of the Chicago Cubs in the top of the ninth inning, en route to his perfect game in Los Angeles, Calif., on Sept. 9, 1965.

“I’m feeling good. We won back-to-back and we just made history. I don’t know what to say right now,” said Dodger fan Charles Ryan as he waited for the players to go by along the 1.7-mile route.

Many people took the day off from work and brought their children to take part in the festivities. It was a giant party on some of the same streets where police and protesters were involved in tense confrontations in June over immigration polices.

Fans reach for an inflatable baseball during a parade to celebrate the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team's World Series win on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Fans reach for an inflatable baseball during a parade to celebrate the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team’s World Series win on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said before the Monday celebration that after a difficult year, which included deadly wildfires, Los Angeles deserves something positive.

“I will tell you this has been a tough year for Los Angeles, but (this) shows the grit and the spirit of our city, she said.

After the parade came the rally at the stadium, which a week ago featured an 18-inning thriller in Game Three — tying it for the longest World Series game ever. L.A. won it 6-5 on a dramatic walk-off home run by Freddie Freeman.

Former Cincinnati Reds great Pete Rose reacts during a statue dedication ceremony prior to a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 17, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Major League Baseball removed Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson and 15 other deceased players from the sport's permanent ineligibility list — clearing the way for a possible induction into the Hall of Fame.

After the players strolled onto the field through an opening in center field, rapper Ice Cube, a huge Dodger fan, drove a vintage blue Chevy convertible containing the World Series trophy.

The Dodgers, with baseball’s biggest payroll, have used their financial ability to pluck some of the most sought-after and most expensive free agents on the market. It has helped turn them into a powerhouse.

One of the beneficiaries of that free spending is L.A. manager Dave Roberts, who did not shy away from discussing the possibility of another title next year.

Los Angels Dodgers manager Dave Roberts holds the World Series trophy during a parade to celebrate the baseball team's World Series win on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in Los Angeles.

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“I talked to (former NBA coach) Pat Riley and he gave me the ok to use his phrase. What’s better than two? Three. Three-peat. Three-peat. Let’s go!” Riley trademarked the term “three-peat” in 1987 after his Los Angeles Lakers team won three consecutive NBA titles.

One of the most touching moments of the rally occurred when Miguel Rojas, an unexpected hero of the series, addressed the crowd.

Rojas, a light-hitting infielder, hit an unexpected home run in the ninth inning of Game Seven to tie it and force extra innings, when the Dodgers won it.

On a team full of future Hall of Famers, Rojas was the first player to be introduced at the rally.

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Rams’ Sean McVay regrets play call that led to Puka Nacua injury

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Puka Nacua returned to the Rams’ lineup in spectacular fashion, catching a touchdown pass, amassing nearly 100 yards receiving and picking up key yardage on a fourth-down jet sweep during a victory over the New Orleans Saints.

But that rushing play, which ended with a crushing hit, came with a cost.

On Monday, Nacua was scheduled to have a scan of his injured ribs, though coach Sean McVay said during a videoconference with reporters that “I feel optimistic … in regard to where we’re potentially heading.”

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In the third quarter against the Saints, Nacua lined up on the right side, took a handoff from quarterback Matthew Stafford and then ran off the left edge for a three-yard gain that ended with a tackle by 248-pound linebacker Demario Davis. The play set up a touchdown, but Nacua left the game.

“Man, that guy No. 56 on the other side, we were coming up on the contact point and he definitely weighs heavier than I do,” Nacua said after the game, chuckling. “But we got the first down and that’s what matters.”

McVay on Monday said he felt “sick” about leaving Nacua susceptible to injury because of the play call.

“I’m kicking myself about putting him in that spot where he sustained that shot to the ribs,” McVay said.

Nacua’s physical playing style leaves him prone to injuries. He sustained an ankle injury against the Baltimore Ravens on Oct. 12 that forced him to sit out against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Oct. 19.

Nacua recovered during the Rams off week and caught seven passes against the Saints.

“I’m hopeful that he’ll be all right,” McVay said.

Nacua’s condition, however, took a back seat Monday as McVay, general manager Les Snead and the coaching staff worked to find solutions to the Rams’ kicking woes.

Against the Saints, Joshua Karty missed a 39-yard field goal and an extra point as season-long problems with the unit resurfaced.

Karty has made 10 of 15 field-goal attempts and 23 of 26 extra-point attempts.

Rams kicker Joshua Karty stands for the national anthem before a game against the 49ers on Oct. 2.

Rams kicker Joshua Karty stands for the national anthem before a game against the 49ers on Oct. 2.

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“I hold true to the belief and confidence I have in Josh,” McVay said Monday. “But we’re evaluating all parts of where we go with this operation.”

McVay said he was “impressed” and “pleased” by the work special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn has done to work through the problems, and he indicated that there would be unspecified decisions and corresponding moves in the next few days.

McVay has dealt with kicking issues before. In 2023, the Rams struggled with kickers Brett Maher and Lucas Havrisik. But McVay said in retrospect that those problems stemmed more from the long-range situations he put the kickers in.

The problems this season have come on kicks from 45 yards or closer and on extra-point attempts.

“There’s not one all-encompassing issue,” McVay said.

When asked if the Rams would work out another kicker, McVay said, “there’s a lot of things that we’re going to look into.”

The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday.

McVay indicated that the Rams trade last week for cornerback Roger McCreary would be their only move.

But, he added, “What you never say is never.”



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Are Matt And Serena Together?

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Are Matt And Serena Together?

This might not be a proper medical diagnosis, but we do believe “St. Denis Medical” just put Serena in the friend zone.

During its two-episode sophomore premiere on Monday night, the NBC comedy jumped ahead by a few months, and we learned that work besties Matt and Serena have been working in different zones of the hospital ever since Serena discovered Matt likes her in the Season 1 finale. (Matt didn’t know she knew; Serena eventually told him, in Monday’s first installment, that she was aware of his feelings.)

But Serena, who initially thought it was her idea alone to put some distance between herself and Matt, later came to find that Matt had also requested the separation, in an effort to get over his crush. What’s more, he did get over Serena during that time — so he says, at least — and is now acting completely nonchalant around her, much to her chagrin.

Serena and Matt’s will-they-won’t-they dynamic was more or less unaddressed in Monday’s second episode, but “St. Denis Medical” showrunner Eric Ledgin assures us “their story is not over” just yet.

“We have a room full of writers who have dated and had messy stories and love stories. It’s really fun to talk this stuff out in the room and figure out what would be the most interesting thing that maybe we haven’t seen before,” Ledgin tells TVLine. “To be told, ‘I’m over you,’ for someone like Serena, it’s tough. The fact that [Kahyun Kim] played it so well in the finale — she really nailed her reaction [to finding out Matt likes Serena] — made us feel like, ‘Oh, we made the right call here.’ We want to chase that down. And it picks up steam as we move throughout the season.”

When Matt told Serena that he’s moved past his romantic feelings, there were, interestingly, no subtle glances to the camera, nor any private confessionals from Matt that indicated whether he’s truly over her. Ledgin hints, though, that “saying something doesn’t mean it’s the case.”

“As someone who has said before, in my life, ‘I’m over you’ to someone — there are times where that’s been true, there are times when it was not true at all, and there were times where it wasn’t true but I thought it was true,” he continues. “Someone told me once, ‘Don’t act hard to get, be hard to get.’ And I think the best move Matt could make is to really move on. That would probably be the smartest thing he could do if he’s trying to, on some level, win Serena over.”

What did you think of the “St. Denis Medical” return? And what do you hope to see for Serena and Matt throughout the season? Grade the premiere in our poll below, then drop a comment with your full thoughts!



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Aeroplan Extends No-Expiry Policy Through November 2026

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Aeroplan Extends No-Expiry Policy Through November 2026


Recently, Aeroplan has announced another extension to its pause on points expiration, which will now run through to November 30, 2026. Let’s take a look at the details.

Aeroplan’s No-Expiry Policy Extended Through November 2026

In an effort to keep members engaged, many loyalty programs put a pause on their regular expiration policies as travellers changed their earning and redeeming habits during the pandemic.

Aeroplan was no exception to this, and for the past five years, points that would have otherwise expired have remained valid indefinitely.

This means that its regular policy, which requires you to do some sort of earning or redeeming activity within a rolling 18-month period, has been put on hold. Account holders didn’t have to do any sort of earning or redeeming to keep their points active.

Aeroplan has now announced that this non-expiry policy will be once again extended, this time through November 30, 2026. Before that date, any Aeroplan points which should have expired will not expire.

As of November 30, 2026, the regular expiration policy resumes.

The policy is quite simple: if there has not been any eligible earning or redeeming activity in an account for 18 months, your points will expire.

To keep track of your account’s expiration date, simply log-in to your Aeroplan account, click on “My Aeroplan”, and then head over to the “Activity” tab. Your account’s expiration date, if any, will be listed on this page.

How to Prevent Aeroplan Points from Expiring

Fortunately, keeping your Aeroplan account active with earning or redeeming activity is quite easy.

There are a host of ways to prevent your account from expiring through earning, including the following:

You can also get qualifying Aeroplan activity through a number of redemption options, including:

  • Making a flight booking using your Aeroplan points
  • Transferring your points to another Aeroplan member (at a cost)
  • Donating your points to a charity through Aeroplan
  • Redeeming your points for a car rental, hotel, or merchandise
  • Buying Wi-Fi on board a flight with Air Canada using your Aeroplan points
  • Using your points to bid for an upgrade

Furthermore, if you belong to a Family Sharing group and someone in the group makes a redemption, it counts as a qualifying activity for all members in the group. As long as someone in your Family Sharing group makes a booking every 18 months, everybody’s accounts will remain active.

If you have Aeroplan Elite Status, or if you are less than 18 years old, your Aeroplan points will not expire under any circumstances.

Perhaps the easiest way to keep your Aeroplan points active is to simply hold any of the Aeroplan co-branded credit cards. As long as you hold one of these credit cards, your points won’t expire.

Note that you must be the primary cardholder to be exempted from points expiration. Any supplementary cardholders will not benefit from this policy in their individual accounts.

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Conclusion

Aeroplan has announced the extension of its non-expiry policy through November 30, 2026. As of that date, the regular expiration policy resumes, in which points will expire if there has been no activity on the account for a rolling 18-month period.

The extension comes as good news to Aeroplan members with fairly inactive accounts; however, it’s quite easy to prevent your points from expiring in the first place through one of the many simple ways to generate activity on your account – or better yet, by regularly earning and redeeming Aeroplan points for travel.



This story originally appeared on princeoftravel

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