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Rams surge to top of NFC, blowing out Bucs for 6th straight win

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Rams surge to top of NFC, blowing out Bucs for 6th straight win


Less than an hour before the Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicked off on Sunday, fans in SoFi Stadium erupted in cheers.

Watching the giant videoboard, the crowd celebrated as the Philadelphia Eagles blew a huge lead and lost to the Dallas Cowboys.

That meltdown by the defending Super Bowl champions positioned the surging Rams to move to the top of the NFC.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford continued his MVP-caliber play by passing for three touchdowns, and the defense also produced big moments as the Rams seized the opportunity with a 34-7 victory that extended their winning streak to six games and improved their record to a conference-best 9-2.

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Gary Klein breaks down what went right for the Rams in their 34-7 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday night.

That makes the Rams the current No. 1 seed for the NFC playoffs.

Not that coach Sean McVay was celebrating.

“Do you remember who was in first place with six weeks left last year?” McVay said. “Me either.”

Yes, there is still a long way to go. And the Eagles hold the tiebreaker over the Rams by virtue of their Week 3 victory at Philadelphia.

But if the Rams maintain sole possession of first place and secure home-field advantage, they would avoid another potential January trip to Lincoln Financial Field to play the Eagles, who eliminated the Rams there in the NFC divisional round last season.

“It feels good,” edge rusher Jared Verse said of being No.1 in the NFC, “but that’s what we expected.”

The Rams play at Carolina next week and then at Arizona before returning to SoFi Stadium for another NFC measuring-stick game against the Detroit Lions. The Rams finish the season with a Thursday night game in Seattle, a trip to Atlanta and a home game against the Cardinals.

So the biggest question for McVay and the Rams: Are they peaking too soon?

Despite being without veteran tight end Tyler Higbee, right tackle Rob Havenstein and safety Quentin Lake — all placed on injured reserve last week — the Rams appeared nearly unstoppable on offense in the first half and dominant on defense throughout.

The Rams scored at least 34 points for the fourth time in five games. Stafford tossed two touchdown passes to Davante Adams and one to tight end Colby Parkinson, increasing his league-leading total to 30, with only two interceptions. Stafford has not had a pass intercepted in eight games.

On Sunday the 17th-year pro completed his first 12 passes and finished 25 of 35 for 273 yards, the crowd chanting “M-V-P” after each of his last two touchdown passes.

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford passes the football.

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw three more touchdown passes Sunday against the Buccaneers, giving him a league-leading 30.

(Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)

“I just know I’m having fun,” Stafford said.

So is Adams.

After bemoaning his performance in last week’s 21-19 victory over the Seahawks, the 12th-year pro was happier after catching five passes for 62 yards and increasing to 12 his league-leading total of touchdown catches.

After his second touchdown Sunday, Adams ran up a tunnel, much like former Raiders running back Bo Jackson famously did once.

“I made it to the 405 [Freeway],” Adams joked.

On a night the Rams honored future Hall of Fame defensive lineman Aaron Donald with a bobblehead giveaway and other tributes, Verse and defensive end Kobie Turner each had two sacks.

Before the game, Verse said the defense wanted to “put on a show” for Donald.

“I feel like we definitely did,” he said.

Rams linebackers Jared Verse, left, and Josaiah Stewart, center, and defensive end Kobie Turner celebrate in the first half.

Rams linebackers Jared Verse, left, and Josaiah Stewart, center, and defensive end Kobie Turner celebrate in the first half.

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A secondary that intercepted four passes against the Seahawks picked off two more, cornerback Cobie Durant returning one for a 50-yard touchdown and Emmanuel Forbes Jr. catching a desperation heave on the final play of the first half.

Durant thanked the defensive line.

“They’re making our life easier on the back end,” Durant said. “Each and every play, they’re on the quarterback.”

Rams special teams, which cost the team dearly in losses against the Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers, appear to be operating with efficiency since kicker Harrison Mevis replaced Joshua Karty and veteran Jake McQuaide supplanted Alex Ward as the snapper.

After Mevis kicked only extra points in his first two games, McVay finally gave him field-goal opportunities, and Mevis converted 40- and 52-yard kicks.

“Stay relaxed, enjoy it, and so just put it through the uprights,” Mevis said of his mindset.

The Rams ruined Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield’s return to the stadium where he resurrected his career in 2022 by leading the Rams to a last-second victory over the Las Vegas Raiders with only two days of practice.

Mayfield sustained a left-shoulder injury and did not play in the second half. He completed nine of 19 passes for 41 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions.

It all added up to a convincing victory for the Rams.

And here’s a scary thought for the rest of the NFL: The Rams are on track to get stronger down the stretch.

Receiver Tutu Atwell is eligible to return from injured reserve next week. Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon, who suffered a broken collarbone in the second game of the season, is closer to a return. And McVay said Higbee and Havenstein could be back in four games, and Lake could return for the playoffs.

Those reinforcements would be a desirable situation for any Super Bowl contender in the NFC.

Especially the one currently on top.



This story originally appeared on LA Times

The Voice Season 28 Knockouts Results, Full Playoff Teams Revealed

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The Voice Season 28 Knockouts Results, Full Playoff Teams Revealed








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And then there were 16. Monday’s episode of “The Voice” marked the conclusion of the Season 28 Knockouts, ending with four members on each team as the coaches look ahead to next week’s Playoffs.

With Michael Bublé’s team already firmed up, Monday’s hour presented some very difficult decisions for Reba McEntire, Niall Horan and Snoop Dogg, each of whom had to cut one more singer. Reba had to choose between a safe country bet and a rock ‘n’ roll gamble, Niall had to choose between a polished performer and a diamond in the rough, and Snoop had to choose between two absolute vocal powerhouses — finally giving us his Mic Drop moment in the process.

Read on for a complete breakdown of Monday’s Knockouts results, including the four remaining members of each team as we head into next week’s Playoffs. When you’re finished, vote for your favorite performances and drop a comment with your thoughts. Did any of the coaches make the wrong call this week? And which singer(s) are you most excited to see back on the stage?

Team Reba: Peyton Kyle (I Don’t Wanna Be) vs. Austin Gilbert (Eight Second Ride)


Peyton Kyle and Austin Gilbert in Season 28 of The Voice
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First of all, can we take a second to appreciate that someone named Peyton performed the “One Tree Hill” theme song on “The Voice”? That alone would have been enough to endear him to us. The fact that he crushed the Gavin DeGraw song, injecting it with the appropriate level of angst without veering into cheesy territory, was merely the cherry on top of this solid sundae. We also appreciated him trying something a little different with the ending, using the opportunity to reveal just how far his range extends.

Then came Austin with a crowd-pleasing take on a John Owen country jam. There’s a lot of country happening on “The Voice” at all times, so we appreciated Austin putting a little something extra into the sauce with his high-energy performance. Country is in his blood, and even in his most impressive moments, he made it look effortless. Dare we say yee-haw?

WINNER: Peyton Kyle (A)
ELIMINATED: Austin Gilbert (A)

Reba choosing Peyton was a pleasant surprise. Austin’s brand of country may be her bread and butter, but Peyton brings a level of versatility and excitement to the team. This must have been a tough choice for her, but she chose well.

Team Niall: Dustin Dale Gaspard (She Talks To Angels) vs. Kirbi (Hard Fought Hallelujah)


Dustin Dale Gaspard and Kirbi in Season 28 of The Voice
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“She” may talk to angels, but Dustin was our angel of music tonight, delivering a fun, funky performance of this Black Crowes classic. Whether he was surprising us with a high note or wailing on his harmonica, there was a level of infectious joy in his performance that few have shown on the stage this season. A true artist.

Kirbi shifted the mood a bit with a heartrending performance that found her embodying the song’s title, fighting hard with every soaring note. You could feel the fire in her as she built to a dramatic climax. It felt like she had something to prove with this performance, and if you ask us, she did exactly that.

WINNER: Kirbi (A-)
ELIMINATED: Dustin Dale Gaspard (A)

This was another tough call, but we side with Michael Bublé, who said there’s just something he loves about Dustin’s artistry and showmanship. We’ll see if Niall’s gamble pays off in next week’s Playoffs.

Team Snoop: Yoshihanaa (You’re All I Need To Get By) vs. Lauren Anderson (Try)


Lauren Anderson and Yoshihanaa in Season 28 of The Voice

Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell were smiling down on Yoshihanaa tonight as she lit the stage on fire with their Motown classic. With strong vocals (some of those high notes left the coaches looking simply befuddled) and attitude for days, this performance showed us exactly who Yoshihanaa is — and we’re officially fans.

As for Lauren, singing a Pink song just felt right for her. Heck, if you told us she was the lead singer of a Pink cover band, we wouldn’t be the least bit surprised. If you closed your eyes, it was simply Pink on that stage, save for the stand-out moments when Lauren really let her voice explode.

WINNER: Yoshihanaa (A)
ELIMINATED: Lauren Anderson (A)

Snoop also gifted Yoshihanaa with his Mic Drop, saying she has what it takes to win Season 28. We also don’t disagree with him choosing her over Lauren; while her Pink impression was spot-on, Yoshihanaa’s performance felt more authentic.

Who’s Going To The Voice Season 28 Playoffs?


The Voice Season 28 Playoff teams are revealed
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With the Knockouts officially behind us, the stage is set for next week’s Playoffs. Here’s a breakdown of the four(ish) artists on each of the coaches’ teams:

Team Bublé: Max Chambers, Rob Cole, Jazz McKenzie, and Trinity

Team Reba: Ryan Mitchell, Aaron Nichols, Aubrey Nicole, and Peyton Kyle

Team Niall: Dek of Hearts, Ava Nat, Aiden Ross, and Kirbi

Team Snoop: Ralp Edwards, Tony Lorene, Mindy Miller, and Yoshihanaa





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Exclusive | As NYC’s historic Roosevelt Hotel site sits in limbo, Morgan Stanley team poised to become new financial adviser: sources

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Exclusive | As NYC’s historic Roosevelt Hotel site sits in limbo, Morgan Stanley team poised to become new financial adviser: sources

A Morgan Stanley-backed group appears to have the inside track to become the new financial adviser to Pakistan International Airlines, or PIA, as it decides what to do with the precious Roosevelt Hotel site in Midtown East, sources told The Post on Monday.

The consortium would replace JLL, which checked out of the role last summer.

PIA, which answers to the Pakistani government, was recently reported by Saudi Arabia-based daily Arab News to be weighing proposals from seven potential groups to advise on the Roosevelt’s future and to facilitate any deal. The Morgan Stanley team would include CBRE, Manhattan’s most prolific commercial brokerage. 

The future of the precious Roosevelt Hotel site — which might be worth more than $1 billion —  is in limbo again. Robert Miller

Nothing about PIA’s plans could immediately be confirmed.

One source cautioned, “The Roosevelt owners have played with one scenario after another for at least 10 years and never did anything.”

A JLL team headed by the firm’s regional CEO Peter Riguardi resigned from the account last summer. A Pakistani government agency attributed JLL’s move to its wish to avoid any “perceived or actual conflict of interest,” as the firm represents several clients said to be interested in the site.

Since then, PIA has not announced a new financial adviser, a role that would include essentially brokering an outright sale of the site or a partial sale with a development partner. Arab News claimed that PIA would “fast-track” choosing a new adviser this month.

But one skeptical, prominent Manhattan investment-sales dealmaker said, “Who knows? It’s been a colossal waste of time, mostly because the property is tied to the government of Pakistan and their military leaders which turn over pretty consistently.”

While JLL’s departure was attributed to potential for “conflict of interest,” it isn’t uncommon for major Manhattan brokerages to work both sides of a deal.

“It often helps to make a sale or a lease easier,” an insider said. “They put up a so-called ‘Chinese wall’ between the two negotiating teams and it generally holds up.”

A JLL team headed by the firm’s regional CEO Peter Riguardi resigned from the account last summer. Erik Thomas/NY Post

Nor is it unheard of for brokers to rep developers hoping to build in the same areas. Moreover, JLL’s client list — which includes both leading developers and tenants — was no secret to either the brokerage or to PIA when the airline tapped JLL in February 2024.

Riguardi declined to comment. Emails to PIA seeking comment weren’t returned.

As previously reported in The Post, Pakistan’s government needs the dough from a Roosevelt sale to help support a $7 billion bailout arrangement with the International Monetary Fund.

The Roosevelt site between Madison and Vanderbilt avenues and between East 44th and East 45th streets is one of Manhattan’s most valuable pieces of land, situated in an East Midtown corridor where prestigious tenants have flocked to new office developments near Grand Central Terminal.

Migrants at the Roosevelt Hotel in 2023. James Messerschmidt for NY Post

The shuttered hotel lies amidst the new JP Morgan Chase headquarters tower at 270 Park Ave., a future Boston Properties (BXP) tower at 343 Madison Ave., and an unspecified SL Green development site on the former Brooks Brothers store at 346 Madison.

A new office tower at the Roosevelt site could have as much as 1.8 million square feet under Midtown zoning that allows large-size bonuses in exchange for significant pedestrian and transit improvements.

The 1,000-room Roosevelt Hotel has been vacant since the city in June terminated a contract with PIA to use it as a migrant shelter.

The 1,000-room Roosevelt Hotel has been vacant since the city in June terminated a contract with PIA to use it as a migrant shelter. Matthew McDermott

PIA has repeatedly changed its mind about what to do with the property since it took control in 2000. It was reported at different times that the airline would pursue an outright sale or seek a majority or minority development partner.

In the latest twist, Pakistan privatization official Muhammad Ali told Arab News earlier this month the building might not be demolished anytime soon, but would reopen as a hotel.

That suggestion drew laughs from Manhattan hotel experts who said reopening it  would take at least a year just to clean up the mess left behind by a year of migrant occupation.

“By that time, the markets for both offices and hotels might have changed,” one industry insider scoffed.



This story originally appeared on NYPost

Your COVID dollars at . . . work? UK cops’ Israeli-smearing lies and other commentary

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Your COVID dollars at . . . work? UK cops’ Israeli-smearing lies and other commentary

Conservative: Your COVID Dollars at . . . Work?

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) and three co-defendants stand “charged with stealing federal COVID funds” to enrich themselves, fund her House campaign and buy bling like a 3.14-carat diamond ring, reports the Washington Examiner’s Byron York. Florida’s Division of Emergency Management erroneously overpaid her her health-care biz an extra $5 million as part of a federal COVID program — and Cherfilus-McCormick & Co. failed to report the mistake, they then used the dough for personal purposes and straw donations to her campaign, and lied to the IRS about it. Ah, those days when the feds were “shoveling billions out the door in the name of COVID relief”: “Who knows how much” was stolen or wasted?

Foreign desk: UK Cops’ Israeli-Smearing Lies

West Midlands Police was “brazenly twisting the truth” when it claimed “Maccabi Tel Aviv fans . . . had thrown ‘innocent members of the public into the river’ in Amsterdam last year” to justify banning Maccabi fans from “their team’s clash with Aston Villa in Birmingham” on Nov. 6, marvels Spiked’s Brendan O’Neill; in fact, “they were accusing Maccabi fans of things that were actually done to them.” Now “Dutch law enforcement is accusing West Midlands Police of using ‘fake claims.’” On the river story: “The only known case, say the Dutch, related to a man who supported Maccabi. He was filmed by his Amsterdam tormentors who said he could leave the freezing water if he said ‘Free Palestine’.” And that’s just one of many WMP ban-justifiying claims that the Dutch say “are simply ‘not true’.” The UK must get to the bottom of this “most serious police scandal.”

Housing beat: Cities Aren’t for Everyone

The “Yes in my back yard” approach has been the “go-to answer to the housing crunch in policy circles” note Oren Cass & Daniel Kishi at Commonplace, but faces “obvious limitations” as it “defaults to densifying places where most Americans don’t live or want to move” and treats “suburban growth and single-family neighborhoods” as “problems to fix.” In reality, most young people want to “build a decent life in their hometown” and occupy “detached single-family housing.” While “building more in dense metros is fine,” the conservative, mainstream alternative is “to move opportunity closer to where Americans already live.”

Health watch: RFK Jr.’s Anti-Vax Weaseling

“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been conscripted into” Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “anti-vaccine campaign,” fumes The Wall Street Journal editorial board. During confirmation hearings, “RFK Jr. promised not to remove” the header “Vaccines do not cause autism” from the Vaccine Safety page on the CDC website “to win Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy’s vote.” But on Wednesday, the CDC updated the article under that header to read, “Studies have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines cause autism. Studies supporting a link have been ignored by health authorities.” No, say the Journal editors: “The studies haven’t been ignored. They’ve been examined and found deeply flawed.” “Retaining the header is a lawyerly attempt” by RFK “to keep his word while flouting it in spirit.”

From the right: Dem Ignorance of Dem Extremism

In a sitdown with Bill Maher, Patton Oswalt seemed “genuinely stunned and confused” to learn “that California law allows birth certificates to list ‘non-binary’ as a designated sex for newborns,” groans Becket Adams at The Hill. The lessons: One, Democratic lawmakers adopt “positions so demented that even their supporters refuse to believe they’re real”; two, “many Democratic voters appear to have created a cocoon of ignorance” to avoid “learning what their party is doing or how it functions.” Indeed, “Pollsters have found that voters will turn against Republicans for describing certain Democratic positions too accurately” because they’re “too awful to believe.” Yet it’s worse that the Democratic base “seems to be in denial about what its elected leaders are doing.”

— Compiled by The Post Editorial Board



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Syfe CEO: Fintech founders need to focus on trust if the sector is to reach its full potential

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Syfe CEO: Fintech founders need to focus on trust if the sector is to reach its full potential


The fintech industry moved into the modern era from something deeper than just better technology. The Global Financial Crisis of 2008 triggered a crisis of trust. For millions of consumers and businesses, the crisis revealed a need for greater transparency. A new generation of financial services companies–fintechs–stepped into the gap promoting not just efficiency and lower costs, but transparency and accessibility as well.

This approach has delivered real results: The International Monetary Fund finds that digital finance not only increases financial inclusion, but is also associated with higher GDP growth and, in turn, helps create a more equitable global financial system.

The fintech industry has now matured, as shown by successful industry forums like the Singapore Fintech Festival and Hong Kong Fintech Week. The question has changed: It’s no longer whether fintech can disrupt; it’s whether fintech can build enough trust to manage and move the world’s money, and achieve the sector’s full potential? 

I believe we’re at a crucial inflection point. Fintech’s potential—business, social and economic—depends entirely on earning people’s trust to bring more of them, and their finances, into the system. 

Now is the greatest opportunity

Fintech is in the middle of a turbo-charged era: AI-driven efficiencies and personalization, instant decentralized settlements, and a fully digital wealth management experience, all unthinkable a decade ago, are now on the way. 

Basic trust has already been established. One example: across age groups, new technologies have significantly reduced the need for physical cash, if not made it near-nonexistent, in many economies. 

Yet it’s a substantial leap to go from trusting a platform to make a simple payment to trusting it to manage your retirement savings. As technologies grow more powerful and personal, trust is increasingly the gatekeeper to further adoption. The greater responsibility raises the bar for trust in complex financial systems and puts pressure on companies to demonstrate transparency. 

As algorithms and technology become more sophisticated, customers must understand exactly how decisions are made, where their money is held, and how their data is used. If fintechs cannot bridge the gap between these rapid advancements and clear, jargon-free information and education, mass adoption will falter. 

The limitation won’t be the technology itself, but the lack of public trust, which ultimately constrains the industry’s potential to improve financial health and inclusion. 

After all, a crisis of confidence can erase decades of work in mere days—just think back to 2023 and the Silicon Valley Bank crisis. Trust has to be consciously engineered into every platform layer.

Engineering trust into the business model

In an industry where relationships with users are largely digital, trust must be engineered through design. This requires modern fintech platforms to be built on three non-negotiable pillars:

First, fintechs must continue to open up access to their services. Platforms must lower traditional barriers to entry—high minimums, complex processes, early redemption fees and the like—to ensure that no one is excluded from wealth creation. 

Second, platforms must offer their users guidance. Financial confidence comes from clarity, not endless choice. Platforms must combine digital simplicity with human reassurance and expertise when needed. 

At Syfe, we’ve tried to put human expertise front and center, such as by offering discretionary management by our in-house experts on Managed Portfolios, but scaling it with technology for maximum reach. The personalized stock updates, powered by AI, are a good example of that process in action. 

Fintechs also need to build financial literacy, which remains a significant challenge even in advanced markets. Take Singapore: A Fidelity International found that just 22% of its residents felt confident about their ability to invest money. Education and jargon-free information are essential ingredients to empower people to build a better financial future.

Finally, fintech platforms must be affordable. It sends a clear signal: That they succeed only when their customers do. In an industry where hidden fees can erode confidence, cost efficiency ensures that technology can scale access without exploiting customers. 

Putting trust at the center of a business is the only sustainable growth strategy, and not just a moral stance. Customers who feel empowered and secure are more likely to recommend a service to others, stay through market volatility, and continue to adopt new products.

The imperative over the next decade is clear. If fintech is to fulfil its promise of democratizing access to better financial outcomes, it must make trust the organizing principle of its business. This requires investment, patience, and the courage to trade short-term disruption for long-term credibility. Trust will be the hardest metric to win, but it’ll be the one that will matter most.

The opinions expressed in Fortune.com commentary pieces are solely the views of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and beliefs of Fortune.

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How on earth are Rolls-Royce shares up 1,556% since 2022?

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How on earth are Rolls-Royce shares up 1,556% since 2022?


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Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR.) shares have surged — up 1,556% — in the last three years. An investor who put £10,000 in at the low point has seen the stake balloon to over £150,000 in double quick time. How on earth did a FTSE 100 stalwart achieve such rapid gains? And could the stock do it again?

The first element to such a rapid rise is timing. The share price didn’t sink to a 67p low by accident, it came after the mini-Budget under a certain Ms Truss. I remember it well. No one could believe a pound was the same rate as a dollar on the exchanges. It was pure panic stations.

Those of us who have been watching the markets for a while are well-acquainted with this phenomenon. When everyone is panicking? That might be the best time to buy. As billionaire investor Warren Buffett put it: “Be greedy when others are fearful.”

Factors

A second reason for the Rolls-Royce resurgence was macroeconomic. There are wider economic trends that can make a huge difference to a company. In this case, the two salient factors are defence spending and plane passengers.

The early 2020s might go down uniquely in history as a time when governments didn’t think defence spending was a priority. Major wars were a thing of the past, or so many of us hoped. The subsequent increase across the world in military spending was a boon for Rolls-Royce, which produces engines and power systems in these areas.

The number of flights and passengers took a hit because of Covid. This affected airlines and those involved in the construction and maintenance of planes like Rolls-Royce. A rebound in passengers had, of course, the opposite effect. As globalisation continues apace, this could be another factor to push the firm forward for a long time down the road.

Predicting

It’s worth bearing in mind that such macroeconomic events are very difficult to predict ahead of time. An easing of global tensions or a lessening in the numbers of flight passengers could have a negative impact on the share price.

Moving on to financial matters, these driving factors have pushed up earnings which, at the end of the day, are what growth really is. Compare 2021 revenue of £11bn with 2024 revenue of £19bn. The firm was loss-making in 2020 and 2021. Last financial year’s profits came in at £2.5bn.

Along the way, the company has outperformed expectations again and again. Exceeding the forecasts of analysts is a very good sign that a company is purring under the bonnet. That Rolls-Royce pulled off the feat over and over, sometimes by double-digit percentages, made a big contribution to the rising share price.

Only time will tell whether the run can continue, but I think this is still a stock to consider, despite its much higher price.



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Inside the World’s Tallest Hotel

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Inside the World’s Tallest Hotel


Rising with a kind of quiet audacity over the waterfront, Ciel Dubai Marina is the newest architectural statement in a city that rarely runs out of them. Now recognized as the tallest hotel in the world, it feels less like a hospitality project and more like a vertical sanctuary—a place where design, height, and hedonistic glamour converge high above the Marina’s shimmering blue sweep.

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Lobby. All photos courtesy of IHG/Ciel Dubai Marina

From the moment you step inside, the experience shifts gears. The lobby is a study in contemporary calm, all clean lines and sculptural textures, with soft lighting that seems to embrace rather than impress. It sets the tone for a property that understands something essential about modern luxury: that it’s not about excess, but about precision. That ethos carries through the guest rooms and suites, where full-height glazing wraps each space in light and gives the impression of floating above the city. Morning begins with a soft blush rising over the Gulf; nights end with Dubai’s skyline glittering like a private show.

Restaurant at Ciel Dubai Marina. Photo courtesy of IHGRestaurant at Ciel Dubai Marina. Photo courtesy of IHG

Ciel’s height gives it the views; its designers give those views the stage. Rooms are intentionally uncluttered, quietly elegant in a palette of neutrals and muted metallics, letting the Marina’s blue curve and the city’s sculptural towers take center frame. Plush bedding, seamless tech, and beautifully crafted finishes make the rooms feel less like hotel accommodations and more like modern pied-à-terres suspended in the sky.

Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignett Collection by IHGCiel Dubai Marina, Vignett Collection by IHG

One of the hotel’s great pleasures unfolds several dozen floors above the city: the rooftop infinity pool. Perched dramatically at the edge of the tower, it dissolves into the horizon in a way that only Dubai can deliver. It’s the kind of pool that inspires a long, slow afternoon—cocktail in hand, sun on your shoulders, watching yachts idle along the coast below. Sunset is its own performance, washing the sky in gold before the entire Marina lights up in neon blues and deep amber reflections.

Ciel Dubai Marina aerial viewCiel Dubai Marina aerial view

Dining follows the hotel’s same philosophy of elevation, both literal and figurative. Whether it’s global flavors at East 14 or the more Western-leaning plates at West 13, the menus are designed to match the hotel’s surroundings—contemporary, confident, and executed with finesse. On the 16th floor, the NEST Executive Lounge adds another layer of refinement, offering a quiet refuge for guests who prefer a more tailored, discreet setting.

Room featuring floor to ceiling windows overlooking the bay at Ciel Dubai MarinaRoom featuring floor to ceiling windows overlooking the bay at Ciel Dubai Marina

But perhaps Ciel’s greatest asset is its location, anchored in the heart of Dubai Marina—one of the city’s most magnetic waterfront districts. From here, the city unfolds effortlessly: the beaches and boardwalks of JBR, the yachts drifting through the harbor, the restaurants and boutiques that have made the Marina one of Dubai’s most coveted enclaves. Yet Ciel rises so far above it that you enjoy the pulse without ever feeling consumed by it.

Tattu Dubai Restaurant at the Ciel Dubai MarinaTattu Dubai Restaurant at the Ciel Dubai Marina
Tattu Dubai Restaurant

What gives this property its staying power is the balance it strikes between spectacle and subtlety. Dubai excels at grand gestures; Ciel takes that ambition and smooths it into something sophisticated, architectural, and quietly intoxicating. It’s a hotel built for travelers who crave the drama of altitude but demand the warmth and detail of thoughtful hospitality.

the new addition for the Dubai Skyline is Ciel Dubai Marina.the new addition for the Dubai Skyline is Ciel Dubai Marina.

For Dubai and for luxury travelers, Ciel Dubai Marina isn’t just another record-breaker. It’s a new vantage point on a city that reinvents itself constantly—a place where mornings open with a limitless horizon and evenings close with a skyline flickering at your feet. High above the Marina, the world’s tallest hotel delivers not just height, but perspective. And that may be its greatest luxury of all.



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How Did Jimmy Cliff Die? The Reggae Singer’s Cause of Death – Hollywood Life

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How Did Jimmy Cliff Die? The Reggae Singer’s Cause of Death – Hollywood Life


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Reggae singer, songwriter and actor Jimmy Cliff died on November 24, 2025, his family, including wife Latifa Chambers, announced that day. Cliff was 81, and his spouse revealed his cause of death in her statement.

“It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia,” the statement — which was shared via Cliff’s Instagram account – read. “I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and coworkers who have shared his journey with him. To all his fans around the world, please know that your support was his strength throughout his whole career. He really appreciated each and every fan for their love.”

Latifa added in her statement, “Jimmy, my darling, may you rest in peace. I will follow your wishes. I hope you all can respect our privacy during these hard times. Further information will be provided at a later date. See you, and we see you Legend. Latifa , Lilty and Aken.” 

How Did Jimmy Cliff Die? His Cause of Death

Cliff died after having a seizure and pneumonia, his wife noted in her Instagram announcement.

‘It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia,” Latifa wrote.

Did Jimmy Cliff Have Health Issues?

If Cliff lived with any health issues, they weren’t made known to the public. His wife thanked the doctors who cared for him during his final days.

“I also wanted to thank Dr. Couceyro and the whole medical staff, as they have been extremely supportive and helpful during this difficult process,” Latifa wrote in the Instagram post shared to her late husband’s Instagram account. 

Who Is Jimmy Cliff’s Wife?

Cliff’s wife is Latifa Chambers. The spouses mostly kept their marriage away from the public eye, so it’s unclear how long they were married and when they first met.

How Many Children Did Jimmy Cliff Have?

Cliff is survived by three children, two of whom he shared with Latifa, and one daughter from a previous relationship, according to People.




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Boy, 16, fighting for life after shooting as family rush to hospital bedside | UK | News

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A 16 year old boy is battling for his life in hospital after being shot in Sheffield. The teenager was rushed to hospital in a critical condition, with his family keeping a bedside vigil.

Forensic teams are currently scouring London Road in the Highfield area of the city following reports of gunfire at 5.17pm on Monday, November 24.

A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police stated: “At 5.17pm today (Monday, November 24) we were called to reports of a shooting on London Road, Sheffield. A 16 year old boy has suffered an injury consistent with a gun shot. He has been taken to hospital and is in a life-threatening condition. His family are with him.

“Officers are conducting thorough investigations to identify those responsible for this incident and will remain in the area overnight with increased patrols taking place in the coming days to provide further reassurance for residents.

“London Road is closed from the junction at Sitwell Place to the junction at Crowther Place, with emergency services at the scene. We expect disruption to the road network throughout tomorrow morning whilst forensic enquiries continue.”, reports Yorkshire Live.

Detective Chief Inspector Emma Knight, who is leading the investigation into this case, said: “This a is terrible incident that has left a boy fighting for his life and I know those in our community will be deeply concerned.

“I want to assure residents that a dedicated team of officers and staff are working tirelessly to understand the circumstances that led to this attack and to trace those responsible. We need you to work with us and provide any information you have. This is not acceptable on our streets, so we must work together to stop it.

“If you see officers in the area and have information or concerns, please do speak to them. If you have any information that could help officers with their investigation you can also get in touch online or by calling 101, quoting incident number 630 of 24 November 2025.”

You can contact South Yorkshire Police online here. If you prefer to stay anonymous, you can contact Crimestoppers on the freephone 0800 555 111 or fill out a secure form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. No one will know you have contacted them and your details will remain confidential.



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‘Far Cry’ TV Series Coming From ‘Alien: Earth’ Creator

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Filmmaker Noah Hawley earned a lot of buzz earlier this year with his Alien: Earth, the first TV series set within the world of the Alien franchise, with FX confirming today that he’s hopping into another exciting world by developing an anthology based on the world of the Far Cry video game series. Hawley is teaming up with It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator and star Rob Mac to develop with series, with Mac also set to star in the project. Previously, Hawley delivered TV series inspired by Fargo and by the Marvel Comics character Legion.

Hawley shared in a statement about the project:

“What I love about the Far Cry game franchise is it’s an anthology. Each game is a variation of a theme, the same way each season of Fargo is a variation on a theme. To create a big action show that can change from year to year, while always exploring the nature of humanity through this complex and chaotic lens is a dream come true. I’m excited to partner with Rob and bring our shared irreverent, ambitious sensibility to the screen.”

Mac added of the series:

“Getting to work alongside Noah Hawley is a dream realized. Ubisoft has been remarkably generous, entrusting us with one of the most iconic video-game worlds ever created. And through it all, my FX family continues to lift me up with their constant belief and support.”

What Is ‘Far Cry’ About?

The logo for the FX TV series ‘Far Cry.’
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The Far Cry series debuted in 2004 and earned five proper sequels and multiple spin-offs. There’s no narrative connection between the installments, with the common theme being each title is a first-person shooter and sees the main character having to fight their way out of a remote wilderness. In this sense, having the anthology format for the series fits perfectly within the source material.

Nick Grad, President, FX Entertainment, shared of the project:

“FX has had magnificent partnerships with Rob Mac and Noah Hawley for a combined six series and 32 seasons of television, and we couldn’t be more excited that they are teaming up for Far Cry. I have no doubt that they will tell this story in a way that is original, gripping and wildly entertaining. We also want to thank our partners at Ubisoft for entrusting us with this beloved property.”

This news will excite Far Cry fans, as previous attempts to adapt the story haven’t earned entirely positive reactions, though this announcement will likely disappoint Alien: Earth fans to some degree. At this point, it’s unclear how far into development Far Cry is, and while Alien: Earth has already been renewed for a Season 2, Hawley pulling double duty on these FX projects will impact Earth in some capacity.

There is currently no timeline for when audiences can expect either Far Cry or Season 2 of Alien: Earth to arrive.



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