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Gophers soccer back in Sweet Sixteen for first time since 2010Boston College’s offense had its moments on Saturday, converting 6 of 13 third downs and amassing 296 passing yards. BC caught Nebraska’s aggressive, blitzing defense with a few screens, coach Matt Rhule said, and Eagles’ quarterback Grayson James kept plays alive with timely scrambles. But Rhule said the Huskers' defense found its footing in the red zone — inside NU’s own 20 — by twice denying the Eagles points when they reached the Nebraska 9 and Nebraska 2. The Huskers, coordinated by John Butler, were trying to make BC attempt field goals. Boston College only attempted four all season, and missed its fifth try early in Saturday’s game. From thereon, BC went for its fourth downs in NU territory. It did not successfully convert one. “They missed the first one, so we felt pretty good about our opportunity — hey, they’re not going to kick one, it’ll be four downs,” Rhule said. “We knew how to address it.” Eight of BC’s drives reached Nebraska territory, producing just 13 of BC’s 15 points. “We were having trouble kicking the ball, so I didn't want to kick it,” Boston College coach Bill O’Brien said. “We were in that area where you're either going to plus-50 and punt it — which we could have done, but we're not great at that — or tried to kick a 50-yard field goal, which we're definitely not ready to do that. “I went for it on 4th down and probably put the defense in a couple tough positions. Look, Nebraska did a good job. We had trouble running the ball, had trouble scoring in the red area. We moved the ball. I think at halftime we had the time of possession, we had yardage, but didn't have the score.” Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Pittsburgh Steelers: Report Reveals Potential Fate Of Russell Wilson With TeamAs a way to promote her newest endorsement deal, Chicago Sky star Angel Reese recently gave away a few boxes of her "Angel X Reese's Puffs" cereal to random fans in the streets. Reese shared the video on social media as a bunch of unexpected supporters were left in disbelief by their chance encounter with the WNBA All-Star. Reese's cereals hit supermarket shelves on Nov. 14, and it appears to have been quite a hit. So much so, that some stores have run out of stocks. One fan recently posted a video on social media wherein she started knocking down random cereal boxes in the grocery store after finding out that they had run out of Reese's Puffs. Reese herself caught wind of the fan's "irritated" complaint, and the Sky forward just had to respond. "omgg nooo don’t knock over the boxes😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 send your address so i can send you a box auntie cause ion need you crashing out & going to jail bout me lmaooo," Reese wrote on X. omgg nooo don’t knock over the boxes😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 send your address so i can send you a box auntie cause ion need you crashing out & going to jail bout me lmaooo https://t.co/jd8ljMDvIg In her video, the fan admitted that she was "irritated" by the fact that she wasn't able to purchase a box of Reese's cereals for her niece. The former LSU superstar came to the rescue, though, by saying that she would be happy to send a box to the disgruntled supporter just so she doesn't end up getting in trouble for causing a ruckus in the grocery store. © Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Needless to say, her fans have come out to support Reese's latest endorsement deal. Reese's Puffs is just the latest in a growing line of product endorsements for the 22-year-old, which also includes brands such as Reebok, Beats by Dre and McDonald's, to name a few. As for her basketball, Reese is coming off a tremendous rookie campaign with the Sky -- one that had her finishing as the runner-up for the coveted Rookie of the Year title behind Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark. In 34 games played before her season was cut short by surgery on her wrist, Reese produced averages of 13.6 points , a league-best 13.1 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game. Related: Angel Reese's Honest Confession About 'Scary' Career Decision
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will hold her first mobile cabinet meeting in Chiang Mai under the theme "From Flood To Flourish", to rehabilitate Chiang Mai following major floods. A budget of 256 million baht has been earmarked for the restoration project, with the Chiang Mai business community putting forth rehab proposals. Government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub said on Tuesday that Ms Paetongtarn is preparing to visit Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, two provinces ravaged by recent floods. There, she will lead official inspection trips and chair her first mobile cabinet meeting since assuming the premiership, from Nov 28-Dec 1. Ms Paetongtarn's visit to the upper North will focus on pressing issues, including monitoring the problems of haze and forest fire smoke, as well as PM2.5 fine dust pollution, which is commonplace during the cool season in the North. The meeting agenda will also touch on drug trafficking along the border. Also high on the agenda will be tourism promotion in the aftermath of the floods. The sector suffered a setback during the floods, and visitor confidence must be restored, which will help stimulate the local economy. The mobile cabinet meeting is set to take place in Chiang Mai on Nov 29. One of the rehab proposals is to repair and improve basic infrastructure through 18 projects, including road repairs and the re-landscaping of areas hard-hit by the floods. Also to be fixed are sluice gates that regulate the flow of water and embankment structure protection developments. Also afoot are five tourism restoration projects, such as turning Chiang Mai into a world heritage city and other tourism promotion activities. Lastly, relief measures have been proposed to assist flood victims, including extending deadlines for payments of corporate tax and r educing tax rates imposed on billboard signs, land and building taxes; suspending debt and interest repayments, waiving fees for licences and import duties on machinery parts and components; waiving electricity and tap water fees for affected businesses; and social security measures. Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, in his capacity as director of the disaster operations centre, said a working group has already planned a long-term solution to solve flooding and landslides in the North.A Florida homeowner shot at two migrants who allegedly broke into his home Thursday night. One of the migrants, a Mexican national, died from multiple gunshot wounds. Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells told reporters his deputies responded to a call about a shooting connected to an alleged home invasion burglary. The homeowner said his home surveillance camera alerted him to the two masked men who were about to break into his home, Fox 13 reported . “He [the homeowner] knew something bad was about to happen, and he didn’t stall. He grabbed his firearm, told his wife to get into a safe spot,” the sheriff said. “This is the state of Florida. If you want to break into someone’s home, you should expect to be shot.” The homeowner reportedly told his wife to find a safe place in the house as he grabbed his firearm to defend his home and family. Florida is a Castle Doctrine state that allows a homeowner to use deadly force to defend himself or others. The homeowner entered a room where a Mexican national was standing, later identified as Nestevan Flores-Toledo, 27. aka Anibal Miller-Valencia. The homeowner fired at least three shots, striking the intruder multiple times. A second man, Michel Soto-Mella, 39, was in the process of entering the home through a window and retreated, the sheriff explained. Deputies with a K-9 team tracked the Chilean migrant down and arrested him a few blocks away from the house. The sheriff stated that Miller-Valencia had an active warrant for a parole violation out of Oak Brook, Illinois. The Mexican national was considered armed and dangerous after his 2023 residential burglar conviction. Miller-Valencia died at Sarasota Memorial Hospital on Friday morning from the gunshot wounds received in this week’s burglary. The sheriff explained that Soto-Mella, a Chilean national, entered the country in California on a 90-day visa. That visa expired in September. Soto-Mella is under arrest in the Manatee County jail on the armed burglary charge. Officials said he could face a felony murder charge connected to the death of Miller-Valencia. “We’re trying to get everything that we can from the suspect,” Wells explained. “He’s being somewhat cooperative, but he’s not telling us everything.” Bob Price is the Breitbart Texas-Border team’s associate editor and senior news contributor. He is an original member of the Breitbart Texas team. Price is a regular panelist on Fox 26 Houston’s What’s Your Point? Sunday morning talk show. He also serves as president of Blue Wonder Gun Care Products .EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is making major changes to auto insurance, including rate hikes and switching to a predominantly no-fault claims model. Under the new system, car accident victims in most cases won’t be able to sue the party responsible for their injury and, instead, insurers would pay compensation at rates set by the government. By cutting down litigation costs, the government estimates that when the new system is in place in 2027, it could lead to savings of up to $400 per year for the average insurance premium. It's also promising better support and benefits for those hurt in collisions. "This is a care-focused system," Smith told a news conference at the legislature Thursday. “Instead of forcing people through complex legal processes in order to get the treatment that they need, the system default will be that those injured in collisions get the care they need to recover." Until the new model kicks in, insurers will be allowed to raise rates for good drivers up to 7.5 per cent each year, starting in January. The government said the hikes will help insurers pay rising legal costs and payouts along with covering off the impacts of natural disasters like hailstorms. The 7.5 per cent cap is more than double the United Conservative government’s rate increase cap of 3.7 per cent, which is set to expire at the end of the year. The province also rolled out some of the details of the new system. Among the changes, crash victims will be able to sue at-fault drivers for pain and suffering if the at-fault driver is convicted of a criminal offence, such as dangerous driving or impaired driving. If expenses go beyond what’s covered by the standard benefits, injured parties could also sue for out-of-pocket expenses. The government plans to create an independent body to allow those injured in traffic accidents the ability to appeal decisions made by insurers. Good driver rates won't apply for drivers who switch insurance companies. The changes mirror the kind of litigation currently allowed in Saskatchewan’s no-fault, public system. Based on government-commissioned reports, the changes could lead to the loss of between 650 and 800 legal support jobs. The province has declined to move toward a publicly delivered insurance system, despite estimates it would save drivers even more money in premium payments. Smith has pointed to prohibitively expensive startup costs approaching $3 billion for a public system, not to mention the loss of thousands of private sector jobs. Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi said the price tag for setting up a public option is dwarfed by how much extra Albertans pay in premiums. “(Smith) is basically saying, ‘I don't want to spend the money, but you get to spend the money when you pay your premium every month,'” Nenshi said. He said the UCP’s solution will only lead to higher premiums. The moves come after the Insurance Bureau of Canada warned the insurance "crisis" was only hurting drivers. Two private insurance companies have recently left the province while citing the squeeze of higher costs. The Alberta Superintendent of Insurance estimates one-third of the 67 auto insurers in 2023 lost money on the insurance. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 21, 2024. Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press
Opioid use disorder (OUD), which contributes to the ongoing overdose crisis claiming over 21 lives across Canada a day, is even more severe within correctional settings. In North America, OUD is a critical public health concern among incarcerated populations, with individuals being up to 129 times more likely to die from an overdose within the first two weeks of release from custody than the general population. To better understand treatment best practices for this high-risk, and often overlooked population, researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) have conducted the first comprehensive review of available studies evaluating the use of extended-release buprenorphine (XR-BUP) weekly and monthly injections as a treatment for OUD within correctional facilities . This extensive literature review reveals insights that could reshape addiction treatment practices in these settings and beyond. The review, published in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse , analyzed ten international studies published since 2018 that examined the usage of XR-BUP in correctional populations, looking at participant treatment preferences, drug use, retention rates, safety, costs, and barriers. The aim was to understand whether XR-BUP's extended dosing schedule could improve treatment access and recovery outcomes. The review showed XR-BUP to be highly effective and safe, with retention rates as high as 92%, re-incarceration rates as low as 8%, and 55% of patients achieving opioid-negative urine tests compared to 38% using other treatments. "[XR-BUP] offers a powerful new approach to address the high relapse and overdose risks faced by those transitioning out of correctional facilities," says Dr. Leslie Buckley, Chief of Addictions at CAMH. "With this treatment, we can potentially reduce the logistical and social burdens associated with daily dosing and help patients sustain recovery as they reintegrate into their communities." This study builds on previous research exploring traditional daily treatments like methadone and buprenorphine for currently and recently incarcerated populations. While effective, these treatments require daily clinic visits, creating barriers for individuals lacking community ties or stability after release. In contrast, XR-BUP is an injectable medication that provides a steady dose over the course of a week or a month, depending on the formulation, eliminating the need for daily dosing. Although XR-BUP still requires clinic visits for administration, the frequency varies based on the dosing schedule, offering participants longer and more flexible intervals between appointments. Participants in this recent review appreciated this flexibility and the reduced opioid withdrawal and cravings over a longer period of time. They also found the private administration of XR-BUP to be more dignified, reducing the stigma associated with treatment. One of the most significant findings of the study was that individuals who received an XR-BUP injection experienced an 80% reduction in the risk of overdose mortality within the first month after their release. "The opioid crisis poses a serious health risk for incarcerated populations," says Cayley Russell, Research Manager with the Ontario Node of the Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Matters (CRISM), housed at CAMH, and the study's first author. "Our findings show that XR-BUP is safe and feasible, with no reports of diversion, overdoses, or deaths. This highlights the life-saving potential of administering XR-BUP treatment at the time of discharge to reduce the risk of overdose post-release and throughout the period of incarceration." Beyond the significant health benefits, XR-BUP also shows potential for addressing the administrative challenges faced by correctional facilities and health care providers. While initially more expensive, XR-BUP proves cost-effective over time. Monthly injections reduce the need for daily supervision by staff, and the decreased risk of overdose minimizes the need for interventions, hospitalizations, and related health care expenses. Additionally, higher retention rates lead to fewer re-incarcerations and mitigate broader societal impacts of untreated OUD. Despite its clear advantages, the implementation of XR-BUP is not without challenges. The review highlights barriers to XR-BUP treatment, including hesitancy about a newer medication, fear of needles, and mild to moderate side effects such as injection site discomfort, constipation, fatigue, and nausea. Addressing these concerns through patient education can empower informed decisions about treatment options. "By contributing to and leading research on treatment options like XR-BUP, CAMH is advancing evidence-based practices that align with our strategic goals to lift societal health, get upstream of health challenges, and address mental health and addiction needs more effectively," says Dr. Shannon Lange, Scientist at CAMH and co-author of the review. More information: Cayley Russell et al, Feasibility and effectiveness of extended-release buprenorphine (XR-BUP) among correctional populations: a systematic review, The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse (2024). DOI: 10.1080/00952990.2024.2360984LARAMIE — Two of Wyoming's leaders were named to the Mountain West volleyball All-Conference team on Tuesday. Outside-hitter Paige Lauterwasser and setter Kasia Partyka were selected to the 18-women team following their outstanding 2024 seasons. The Cowgirls ended their season on Saturday with a five-set win over Nevada to finish 15-12 overall and 7-11 in conference to place eighth in the MW standings. The honor was the first for Lauterwasser, who led the Cowgirls in kills with 371. The sophomore finished third on the team with a .217 hitting efficiency, though she earned by far the most chances with 1,040 attempts over 110 sets played. Lauterwasser finished seventh in the conference with 3.44 kills per set and eighth with 3.76 points per set. She also finished her season with six double-doubles during league play, averaging 2.07 digs per set. Partyka earned all-conference honors for the second year in a row. The senior finished fourth in the MW with an average of 9.47 assists per set. She tallied at least 30 assists in 17 of 18 MW games. Partyka continued to be a superb all-around performer for the Cowgirls in '24. In addition to her assist totals, Partyka finished with 111 kills with a .230 hitting efficiency. She added 267 digs at a rate of 2.43 per set. In addition to the honors for Partyka and Lauterwasser, middle Sarah Holcomb earned MW honorable mention honors. Holcomb, a 6-foot-2 junior, ranked second in the MW with an average of 1.41 blocks per set, just behind the 1.42 average of UNLV's Rheanna Deen-Jackson. Holcomb also averaged 2.07 kills per set and ranked fifth in the MW with a .376 hitting efficiency. She was named the league's Defensive Player of the Week in the final week of the season. Colorado State senior opposite hitter Malaya Jones was named the Player of the Year in the MW. She averaged 4.66 kills and 2.29 digs per set while leading the Rams to the regular-season title. Boise State setter Kiki Remensperger, who averaged 5.12 assists, 1.27 kills and 3.08 digs per set, took home the Freshman of the Year honors. Colorado State's Emily Kohan was named the Coach of the Year after leading the Rams to the conference title with a 14-4 league record. The rest of the MW All-Conference team included: setter Brooke Cowie (Fresno State), opposite hitter Paige Bartsch (Boise State), middle Karina Leber (Colorado State), middle Tierney Barlow (Utah State), opposite hitter Adna Mehmedovic (Utah State), opposite hitter Taylor Underwood (San Diego State), middle Kelsey Watson (Utah State), outside hitter Lauryn Payne (New Mexico), middle Shea Rubright (San Diego State), libero Dionii Fraga (Fresno State), middle Naeemah Weathers (Colorado State), opposite hitter Addison Haluska (Fresno State), outside hitter Gabby McLaughlin (Nevada), outside hitter Ella Rud (Fresno State) and setter Emery Herman (Colorado State).
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