top-caliber fighters will face off in a one-of-a-kind event
but fans can check out initial information below
Ryan Garcia vs
Rolando "Rolly" Romero; 12 rounds; welterweights
Devin Haney vs
Title fight: Teofimo Lopez Jr. vs
Arnold Barboza Jr.; 12 rounds (for Lopez's WBO junior welterweight title)
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LED billboards and title ambitions swirling
boxing’s new era rolls into midtown Manhattan
where anything could happen once the bell rings
three of boxing’s most volatile and compelling stars – Ryan Garcia
Devin Haney and Teófimo López – step into what might be the sport’s strangest stage yet: a pop-up fight arena smack in the middle of Times Square
Read more“This is going to be very difficult for every single fighter,” said Oscar De La Hoya at Thursday’s weigh-in
distractions everywhere.” Those distractions will be hard to ignore
Haney and López – Friday marks a pivotal crossroads
the 25-year-old seems to understand what’s at stake against Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero
and I’m excited to start my journey at 147,” Garcia said after weighing in at 146.8lb on Thursday
“I’m not here to give energy to the Haneys
“It doesn’t matter in the ring on Friday.” Then
he added flatly: “I’m envisioning a vicious knockout
but it’s gonna be a knockout tomorrow night.”
Garcia will reunite with trainer Derrick James
hoping the partnership brings the discipline his last few fights have lacked
While Garcia’s redemption arc leads the marquee
the looming subplot is Haney – still unbeaten
still defiant and still the most disciplined technician in the division
he’s facing former unified champion José Ramírez in a 144lb catchweight bout
everything he says – and doesn’t say – is aimed at Garcia
“I feel better than ever,” Haney said Thursday
“This is gonna be the best performance you’ve ever seen from me
The soft-spoken Californian upset Amir Imam at Madison Square Garden in 2018 to win his first world title and he believes history can repeat itself
a native of Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood
defending his WBO junior welterweight title against the undefeated Arnold Barboza Jr
Barboza at 139.8 – both comfortably under the limit for what promises to be the most evenly matched scrap of the night
View image in fullscreenDevin Haney
and José Ramírez face off after Thursday’s ceremonial weigh-in at Manhattan Center
Photograph: Geoffrey Knott/Matchroom Boxing“I want to fight,” said López
who donned a lucha libre mask for Thursday’s weigh-in
riding high off a recent upset of Jack Catterall in Manchester
is confident the moment won’t overwhelm him
“We’re both ready to put on a show for New York City,” he said
The undercard features Japanese standout Reito Tsutsumi making his pro debut and a Battle of the Badges three-rounder between NYPD and FDNY fighters
The whole show will start earlier than a typical card in New York with a reported hard out of 10pm
Staging a boxing event in Times Square presented unique logistical and regulatory hurdles
including securing permits from multiple city agencies
coordinating with law enforcement and transportation departments and ensuring compliance with New York State Athletic Commission protocols in an outdoor
Organizers also had to navigate practical challenges like constructing a secure perimeter
identifying dressing room locations and planning fighter access in an area not built for professional sport
Thousands are expected to flood the streets
though only 300 or so will watch from inside the perimeter
That it happens to fall 10 years to the day since the sport’s last all-consuming spectacle is a reminder of boxing’s penchant for nostalgia
even when what it all means is harder to pin down
part statement of intent – reflects a sport’s ongoing transformation
the event arrives at a time when boxing is being reshaped by new power brokers
Two new statues have recently been added and are now part of the Temple Square experience
“Joseph Smith Receives the Plates,” created by Leroy Transfield, stands near the Priesthood restoration monuments and the Seagull monument in the southwest corner
It depicts the moment when Joseph Smith received the gold plates from the Angel Moroni on September 22
1827 — an event foundational to the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
An event celebrating the placement of the “Five Wise Virgins” statue
located west of the Relief Society Building
seven statues — four new and three refurbished — have been placed on the grounds at Church Headquarters
teams of artisans are working meticulously to restore the beauty of the sacred structure
From hand-painted ceilings to carefully gilded moldings
materials and techniques are being used to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the interior while also respecting the temple’s original design
Crews are also restoring and replicating the ornate wood paneling
beams and stenciling for which the temple is known
adding detailed stencil designs and repairing wood elements that have aged over the years
Visitors to Temple Square can enjoy seeing greenery and thousands of flowers on display as warmer Spring weather makes its way to Salt Lake City. Exhibits, daily organ recitals and live events are also offered on Temple Square for guests
The International Art Competition has also returned to the Church History Museum
It features 150 pieces by global Latter-day Saint artists and explores faith across various cultures
The exhibition is free to the public and will remain open through January 2026
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Opening a new chapter in UC Davis' role as a regional engine of innovation and economic growth
developer Wexford Science & Technology LLC
business partners and community members to inaugurate Aggie Square
the $1.1 billion innovation district that will bring together the university's cutting-edge research with private-sector companies and start-ups
The chancellor also announced new partnerships to accelerate life sciences ventures at Aggie Square
Friday's ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the conclusion of eight years of planning and development of the 11-acre site on the UC Davis Sacramento campus
but it is only the beginning of the story of Aggie Square as a catalyst of collaboration and innovation in the life sciences and other fields
a hub of education and discovery of one of the nation's top research universities
and a community asset to Oak Park and surrounding neighborhoods
"Today's opening celebration marks a major milestone for UC Davis as Aggie Square becomes the region's newest innovation district
It's where the brightest minds from UC Davis
industry leaders and startups will come together and spark collaboration and innovation that will benefit our region and the world for generations to come," May said
"Aggie Square is a reality thanks to the dedicated efforts of thousands of people from the university
Wexford Science & Technology and the hardworking builders and contractors
all of whom have helped bring this vision to life
This is a moment we can all be proud of and it truly showcases the power of our private-public partnership."
Wexford Science & Technology and FLANN Inc
— a South Korean firm that supports Korean biotech and pharmaceutical companies expanding into the United States —announced a new partnership
they will launch a soft landing program at Aggie Square within Connect Labs by Wexford
designed to support cohorts of up to 10 early-stage South Korean life science companies as they establish a foothold in the U.S
This initiative strengthens Aggie Square's position as a global gateway for innovation and international collaboration in the life sciences
the City of Sacramento and Wexford Science & Technology have long shared a vision for creating a premier innovation district that attracts cutting-edge research
and serves as vibrant community and innovation hub that enriches the entire Sacramento region," said Ted Russell
president and CEO of Wexford Science & Technology
that vision comes to life with the opening of this intentionally designed first phase — a place purpose-built to foster connection
We're excited to see these spaces activated through vibrant programming
dynamic events and ongoing collaboration between UC Davis researchers
industry partners and the broader Sacramento community."
May also announced a partnership between UC Davis and HM Venture Partners
a healthcare venture capital firm that works with high growth biotech and medtech companies globally and in all stages
Supported by the Greater Sacramento Economic Council
HM Venture Partners will act as an advisory partner on UC Davis' Investment Advisory Group
bringing its expertise and potentially companies they are investing in to Aggie Square
UC Davis also announced an agreement with the March Group
a thematic venture capital investor focused on industry paradigm shifts accelerated by exponential technology
to work together to develop a business accelerator and associated fund
based on intellectual property coming from UC Davis
"Aggie Square is more than a collection of new buildings; it's a place where research
business and community come together," said Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty
"Today's event marks the start of Sacramento's next chapter in life sciences
delivers 767,000 square feet of transformative development that anchors the district's bold vision
This milestone includes three state-of-the-art buildings featuring wet and dry laboratories
collaborative community spaces and a variety of flexible-use areas
Included in this phase is Connect Labs by Wexford
scale-in-place lab and innovation infrastructure that will include pre-built and furnished lab
support and office spaces with a curated set of amenities
services and shared equipment for emerging and growth companies
a thoughtfully designed residential building offering 190 apartments and 252 beds to support the innovation community
The phase is rounded out by a 1,550-stall parking garage
providing essential infrastructure to support this dynamic new hub of research
"Aggie Square has gone from a big idea to an impactful reality," said Congresswoman Doris Matsui
"Sacramento is a dynamic region primed for continued growth and innovation – and it takes determined collaboration from community leaders to manifest that future
UC Davis' leadership on Aggie Square exemplifies that
we broke ground on Aggie Square – now groundbreaking research can happen inside the walls of this state-of-the-art facility."
Aggie Square will result in $1.92 billion in total economic output regionally and $2.32 billion statewide
Economists estimate that more than 12,000 jobs have been created related to the construction of this site
with 3,200 permanent jobs expected after the project is complete
Aggie Square is invested in Sacramento's growth. Through the Community Benefits Partnership Agreement signed in 2021
the city of Sacramento and Wexford Science & Technology have committed over $50 million to affordable housing
community access to space and workforce development — ensuring lasting community impact for generations to come
The agreement came after more than 90 community and stakeholder meetings that led to a commitment to providing jobs and job training
better transportation options and youth education programs
The city of Sacramento established an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District
redirecting $30 million in future property taxes generated by Aggie Square back into the project to fund infrastructure and community priorities
"UC Davis and Wexford have committed themselves not only to the advancement of our region as a hub for life sciences and other technologies
but also to the betterment of the neighborhoods around Aggie Square," said Sacramento Mayor Pro Tem Eric Guerra
who represents areas adjacent to Aggie Square
"The partnerships we've forged together will help ensure better access to housing and job opportunities for the residents of these communities."
Future phases are likely to include additional life science and engineering spaces, as well as additional innovation infrastructure to support the scaling of start-ups and growth companies.
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The bid to revitalize an uptown landmark is gaining ground just months after it was removed from the real estate market
says a leasing officer tasked with reducing the vacancies in Brunswick Square
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associate vice president with Cushman & Wakefield Atlantic
only began recently working with Ravelin Properties
there’s already been interest expressed from both retail businesses and others to locate in the once-bustling location
“We were approached as new members of the Cushman & Wakefield Atlantic team to take on the listing of the retail and office component of Brunswick Square and I was pretty excited about it,” said Turner
“I see tons of potential so we talked about what approach we were going to take to re-energize the leasing activity
has restructured and rebranded to Ravelin Properties and they have also restructured internally to lower their overhead so they are able to be more aggressive in offering competitive rents and deals and they’re keen to work with tenants.”
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The blog post has served as a “catalyst” to get the message out and spark interest in having businesses consider locating in the uptown centre, said Turner.
“We’re trying to remind people how strategically positioned it is, the pedestrian traffic, daily tourists, locals just navigating their way around, workers who work in the nearby office towers and it’s a bit of a captive audience there that we feel is underserved,” she said.
Turner added the timing to revitalize Brunswick Square is good with current major developments in the uptown that place the shopping centre in an even more strategic location. She pointed to the development at 99 King St. and the Fundy Quay development as providing not only a “renewed energy” in the uptown but also more residents who will be calling those developments home in the future, residents who will need places to shop.
While it’s still “the early days” of looking for new tenants there have been some successes, Turner said. Dots Event Planning has secured a lease on the pedway level and will soon open a vibrant storefront, including with a children’s entertainment centre featuring arcade-style games, ride-on plush toys, and a birthday party room.
“We also have toured some of the office space and we do have a tenant that is very close to signing on the atrium level,” she said. “It’s not official so I can’t disclose who that is, but it should be coming out very soon.”
Turner said there are “a lot of vacancies” in the building and she’s hoping to see it return to it’s previous state, which included myriad businesses ranging from clothing, book, music and other retailers. That incarnation of Brunswick Square, she said, met a “perfect storm” of varying factors.
Cindy Alcorn, manager of Cricket Cove, a yarn and knitting store that has called Brunswick Square home for about 15 years, said she’s happy to hear there’s now a more concerted effort to bring the shopping centre back to life. She recalled, fondly, how busy the site was years ago and the camaraderie among the many merchants that once operated in the building.
“Brunswick Square, I’ve said for years, when we were full, we were like a family,” said Alcorn. “The merchants looked out for one another. The merchants were concerned about what was happening in people’s lives. They were very helpful and it was more than just a job, it was a community.”
Like Turner, Alcorn said people need to embrace the uniqueness Brunswick Square offers as it play a major role in Saint John’s pedway system. She pointed to the fact people can travel from the waterfront straight through to the market without ever having to step outside. On days of inclement weather, she said, that’s important. And in the heart of that pedway, she said, is Brunswick Square.
“When Brunswick Square was full…. Oh, I’d love to see that again,” she said. “We’ve been through thick and thin. We’ve seen multiple changes. It was just a hub and a busy time here and now…. I want to see it busy again. I’ve said for years I’d love to see an uptown medical clinic here on the third floor. If they wanted to put a grocery store down on the first floor… There’s a lot of things that they could do to make it a going centre again.”
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A new neighborhood is taking shape in Baltimore
What was once a notorious apartment complex and vacant buildings on West North Avenue is becoming Reservoir Square, a rowhouse community with office space and more development planned
the developer behind the project announced plans for a grocery store
a grocery store chain with locations in Washington
plans to anchor the redevelopment of a vacant building at 600 W
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knowing this community deserved better,” Bramble said
MCB is developing the project in partnership with another Baltimore-based firm
Property records show that MCB and Blank Slate spent $2 million to acquire the parcel
“This grocery store will not succeed unless we make it our own
This is going to be our store,” Bramble said
We need to tell our friends and neighbors to come in.”
The development of Reservoir Square is personal for Bramble
Baltimore-based MCB has made investments across the country and is best known locally for its ambitious plans to overhaul Harborplace at the Inner Harbor
That project — still in its nascent phases — has become a lightning rod for both praise and skepticism
Reservoir Square is similar in scope to other Baltimore projects helmed by MCB, including Yard 56 in East Baltimore and Northwood Commons
is building the neighborhood’s 120 rowhouses
Bramble said Monday that 50 of those sites have already been sold
A block away from the future Streets Market
masons were laying brick at some of the new homes
Property records show sales to individual homeowners range from $350,000 to almost $500,000
Bramble said these sales were proof that people want to live in West Baltimore
known to some as the “Murder Mall” because of the drug trade and violence that plagued it
“What you’re seeing here — near what was once called ‘Murder Mall’ — is about a fresh new beginning and a renaissance that is happening up and down North Avenue,” said Mayor Brandon Scott
“This isn’t just about tearing something down
under the supervision of a construction worker
using a backhoe to tear down a wall of the vacant building
But Scott is doing more than ceremonial work on the project
His administration awarded $16 million to an arm of MCB and signed a unusually long lease agreement to occupy a planned office building at Reservoir Square
The Mayor’s Office of Employment Development
moving its workforce there and using the space as a career center for the community
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Several construction workers were rescued from a fire Friday morning at the site where New Square's giant new synagogue is being built after they were reported trapped on the roof of the structure
Hillcrest Fire Chief Chris Bowers said a fire developed in the basement of 18 Jefferson Avenue around 10:38 a.m
The synagogue under construction will be "the largest synagogue in America and second largest in the world," according to contractors McGowan Builders
Initial calls reported four construction workers were trapped on the roof of the building
Multiple fire departments were on the scene
The construction workers were rescued around 11 a.m
and were evaluated by Spring Hill EMS and New Square Hatzoloh responders
“We were able to get access to the roof and have [the workers] guided down from the roof area,” Bowers said
“There’s a lot of debris in there and lot of storage
so we have to pull that apart and evacuate the smoke out of the building.”
Fire officials said the blaze likely started when a bag of towels and other flammable materials in the basement laundry room caught fire
The new synagogue will include a sanctuary of over 37,000 square feet for over 4,000 people
Construction is scheduled to be completed by May 2025
New Square's existing synagogue will be renovated and will be part of a "sacred complex of immense scale," according to the project description
The existing synagogue is New Square's only place of worship
the shul is the village Grand Rebbe's place of worship
where all of his followers are urged to attend services
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The incident and exact cause of the fire remains under investigation
New Square, named after the Ukrainian town Skvyra, where the Skverer Hasidim originated, was settled in 1954 on a 130-acre dairy farm. The Skverer Grand Rabbi Yakov Yosef Twersky wanted to move his people out of overcrowded Williamsburg
and had concerns about his followers being assimilated into secular society
New Square became a village — the first Hasidic village — after a state court ruling
New Square was incorporated to control its zoning and development from a restrictive Ramapo after the town blocked efforts to build a larger community synagogue
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A look at Odyssey's new Square 2 Square Max 1 putter
As the PGA TOUR heads to the final stop of the 2025 Florida Swing
GolfWRX.com spotted two new Ai-One Square 2 Square prototype putters
A look at Odyssey's new Square 2 Sqaure Max 1 Stripe putter
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The new prototype putters are drawing attention from the equipment world due to their head shapes, which are reminiscent of the L.A.B. Golf DF3 putters that have been popular on the PGA TOUR – most notably used by Rickie Fowler during the 2025 season and J.J
who narrowly missed out on winning THE PLAYERS Championship after falling short to Rory McIlroy in the Monday playoff at TPC Sawgrass
The Max 1 head feautes a single alignment line on the top line of the putter
with the shaft centered behind the front portion of the head
The Max 1 Stripe sees a contrasting white stripe running the length of the head
Spaun escapes pine straw and swirls in 24-foot par save at THE PLAYERS
GolfWRX.com spoke with PGA TOUR player Kevin Yu
who was spotted testing the new Max 1 Stripe putter at the Innnisbrook Resort in preparation for the Copperhead Course
I feel like the putter is very easy to aim,” Yu said
”Recently I’ve been having a little issue with aiming
it makes it a little easier for me to aim and putt better
especially helped me with my stroke quite a lot
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Vulnerable GOP freshman to get boost from a key voting bloc in Hudson Valley district
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met in June with Hasidic leaders in New Square and Monsey
The group toured a synagogue under construction in New Square and participated in a roundtable discussion in Monsey
A politically powerful Hasidic voting bloc in New York’s Hudson Valley is set to endorse Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), according to two people familiar with the matter, lending a last-minute boost to his campaign in the final stretch of a closely contested race
home to some 3,000 votes that typically back candidates as a bloc
a vulnerable freshman Republican who is seeking a second term in his race against former Rep
sources informed of the matter confirmed to Jewish Insider on Thursday
Lawler paid a visit to New Square on Thursday alongside House speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) — where they met with Rabbi David Twersky
in an effort to lock up an endorsement that had been elusive last election cycle
Even as he won strong backing from Orthodox communities during his first House race in 2022
Lawler lost the New Square endorsement to former Rep
thanks in large part to private lobbying from former President Bill Clinton and President Joe Biden
who is now seeking to reclaim his old House seat after running in a separate district in New York City last cycle
which has been seen as one of the only major Hasidic enclaves that could go either way in the election
the two top Democrats in Congress — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) — also accompanied Jones to a sit-down with Twersky
in an 11-th hour overture to a key constituency that could help swing the race.
But local political insiders had expected that Lawler — whose district is one of the most heavily Jewish in the country — would win the village’s support as he seeks a second term
widely praised constituent services and ongoing efforts to court community leadership
A spokesperson for Lawler’s campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Thursday
The race is among a half-dozen competitive House matchups in New York that could tip the balance of power in Congress
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Company outlines new stance on horrible internet goblins
It's obviously a vastly more proper and legally sound approach than the aforementioned sandwich tampering
"There are instances where certain customers take actions directly or through our support centers, or towards our group executives, employees, partners who are involved in the creation and distribution of our group products and services, that constitute ‘customer harassment," reads the statement as reported by Very Gary Computing
"Such actions do not only prevent our employees and partners from engaging in their work with a sense of security," they continue
"but also causes disruptions to other customers
Square Enix will not tolerate harassment and will take action as necessary"
The action in question being to "cease providing support services or to refrain from providing our group’s products and services.”
Here's their list of absolutely Gaialess behaviour in full:
As VGC highlight, Briana White has previously spoken out online to request that "shippers" please relax. Final Fantasy 7 features a love triangle between her character Aerith
and his childhood friend Tifa - a secondary story element that a certain subset of the audience have historically taken far too seriously
which has apparently spilled over into real-life harassment of White
I imagine the bulk of this is mostly the kind of boilerplate you find in policies about harassment
rather than responses to any specific incident
Although the line "unreasonable changes or exchange of product or request for monetary compensation" requires a bit of good faith that Square Enix's idea of "unreasonable" is in line with everyone else's
I imagine the "unreasonable and excessive demands for punishment of our employees" line rings depressingly true to anyone who's ever seen the sheer catastrophic levels of entitlement floating around on social media from people who feel that buying one (1) videogame gives them the right to attempt to purge workers they disagree with
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the Navy town across the water from Seattle
has worked to honor Jones and his childhood connection to the city
two initiatives — one renaming and rebuilding part of Bremerton’s downtown
and the other reviving a student jazz festival on Kitsap Peninsula — are coming to fruition
seven years after the project was suggested at a Bremerton 4th Street action group meeting
organizers broke ground on the new Quincy Square
Jones' brother and the mayor were among the local leaders present for the celebration
Once completed, the square, located on 4th Street in downtown Bremerton, will include a permanent band stand and expanded sidewalk space for events. The construction project is expected to take up to seven months and will be part of a Creative District
Bremerton will also host its first annual Quincy Square Jazz Festival for young musicians in Kitsap County on Feb
Organized by the Music Discovery Center and Olympic College
the festival will feature 13 high school and middle school jazz ensembles
The ensembles will compete against one another
creating an opportunity to sharpen their skills as musicians
The preliminary competition will take place at Olympic College during the day before the finalists perform at the historic Roxy Theatre
The Music Discovery Center is a nonprofit organization that will be located in Quincy Square and offers several programs for children and adults
MDC’s mission is to help music students by helping them become engaged in music study so that they might be inspired by music the way that Jones was as a child
“I am very excited to be part of the Music Discovery Center (MDC), which is on the verge of exploding into the scene with a special focus on the Kitsap community,” said Francesco Crosara, a jazz pianist and board president of the Music Discovery Center
Other members of the Music Discovery Center board
are part of the coalition working to redevelop the square
“The legacy of the great Quincy Jones is very present in our mission
and it is an honor to be linked to the construction of the new Quincy Square in downtown Bremerton
which will become the headquarters for the MDC,” Crosara told KNKX
Crosara said MDC will also start a music summer camp for 5th graders in August, and that they will continue to produce the Make Music Day celebration in Bremerton on June 21
The Quincy Square Jazz Festival has another honoree in Ralph Mutchler
the longtime band director at Olympic College
a community college in Bremerton known for its music program during his tenure
Mutchler ran the highly successful Olympic College Jazz Festival from 1960 to 1974
Organizers say this new festival is a way to honor Mutchler as a force in music education by providing new opportunities for Kitsap high school and middle school bands
The two finalists from the competition will face off at a gala that will be held at the Roxy Theatre at the close of the evening where the winner will receive the Ralph Mutchler Sweepstakes award
The first annual Quincy Square Jazz Festival is open to the public and tickets are available through the Music Discovery Center
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MONTVALE—A bus carrying passengers from Lakewood to New Square
N.Y. overturned on the Garden State Parkway near Exit 172 on Monday night
including at least one child in critical condition
which was transporting a group of young men and adults to a post-wedding celebration in New Square
Rockland Hatzolah—a Jewish volunteer ambulance service—and other first responders
arrived at the scene to find a chaotic and distressing situation
One individual was reportedly trapped beneath the wreckage
stood outside the bus awaiting medical attention
Montvale Mayor Michael Ghassali stated that the yellow school bus was heading to New York State when it crashed at mile marker 170.9
Authorities confirmed that emergency personnel treated 29 young men and two adults for a range of injuries
Of the 31 total occupants, 13 were transported to local hospitals
said Ghassali at around 9:30 p.m.—was transported to a trauma center for urgent medical care
Ghassali noted that no fatalities had been reported
adding that the most seriously injured individual “now has a pulse” after initial life-saving efforts
he began referring all inquiries to the New Jersey State Police
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all first responders and the neighboring towns’ first responders for their swift assistance
Special thanks to Rockland Hatzoloh Ambulance Service for arriving on the scene to help,” Ghassali said in a statement emailed to residents
was seen on its side facing the wrong way on the highway and skid marks were visible on a nearby embankment
Chopper 2’s Dan Rice reported.”
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he has been briefed on the crash
confirming that state police and the Department of Transportation are actively responding at the scene
which is near the James Gandolfini Service Area
which only recently reopened following a years-long
Community members have taken to social media
sharing updates and calling for prayers for the victims and first responders
The cause of the crash remains under investigation
and more details will be provided as the story develops
which covers the greater Rockland County region
A 14-year-old boy is fighting for his life this morning after being pinned under the overturned bus on the Parkway
Rockland Hatzoloh Ambulance Corps transported all 13 boys to local hospitals
Although a comprehensive list of responding departments is not yet available
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I’m working on a hard-fought dispute concerning TV format rights and recently appeared in the England and Wales Court of Appeal on a trademark and passing off matter concerning custom smartwatch backgrounds
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I tend to have several matters on at the same time but at different stages of the litigation
At times one big piece of work can take up a lot of my time but as long as I prioritise matters appropriately
What is the most exciting aspect of your role and what is the most stressful
The most exciting part is also the most stressful
I always want to make sure that I am prepared for every eventuality
but you can never escape the unpredictable
Tell us the key characteristics that make a successful IP lawyer/practitioner
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I believe that although having a thorough understanding of the law and the subject matter is crucial
it is always important to keep a close eye on the client’s commercial objections as it will greatly affect your strategy
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A common misconception about IP is that there is anything "soft" about soft IP
My more patent-focused colleagues in chambers often comment on how challenging and technical the law in soft IP is
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Hakeem Jeffries visit New Square to win votes in Lawler-Jones race
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY)
The battle for a key endorsement from a sizable Hasidic voting bloc in New York’s Hudson Valley is reaching a crucial moment in the final days of a closely contested congressional race that could determine the balance of power in the House
In an 11th-hour effort to court the Orthodox vote on Monday, the two top Democrats in Congress — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) — paid a visit to the Hasidic village of New Square
where they met privately with Rabbi David Twersky
Mondaire Jones (D-NY) as he fights to reclaim his old House seat
Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is expected to make a similar trek on Thursday, according to sources familiar with the situation. The visit would be his second trip to New Square in four months as he has sought to assist Rep
a vulnerable incumbent facing Jones in New York’s 17th Congressional District
which is home to one of the largest Jewish constituencies in the country
A spokesperson for Johnson said he has “several meetings with the Jewish community” on Thursday on Lawler’s turf as well as a neighboring swing district where Alison Esposito, a Republican, is challenging Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY), who claimed a major endorsement from the local Satmar Hasidic sect on Monday
underscores the importance both parties place on securing an endorsement from the politically powerful Hasidic community in Rockland County
which includes some 3,000 votes that typically support candidates as a bloc and could make the difference in a tight race
It also represents what may be the only major Hasidic enclave that could go either way in the election. During his first bid for Congress in 2020, Jones won a key endorsement from New Square — even as former President Donald Trump carried the village with nearly unanimous support from voters
President Joe Biden won the district by 10 points the same year
Last cycle, Jewish leaders in New Square endorsed former Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY) thanks to behind-the-scenes advocacy from former President Bill Clinton and Biden — the latter of whom placed a personal call to Twersky in the final leg of the race
Representatives for Biden and Clinton did not respond to requests for comment regarding the matchup between Jones and Lawler, which has grown increasingly acrimonious in recent weeks
During his tenure, Lawler has actively engaged in outreach to New Square, as Republican leaders have made continued overtures to the village
including a March 2023 visit by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA)
Following McCarthy’s ouster last October, Jones, who lost his seat when he chose to run in a separate district in New York City, faced scrutiny for calling the meeting “a waste of everyone’s time” in a social media comment that was deemed offensive to many Orthodox Jews in the district
Jones said the post had been misinterpreted
and that he meant “to communicate that Kevin McCarthy
cannot possibly deliver for communities in Rockland because he’s no longer Speaker.”
In a statement shared with Jewish Insider on Tuesday
Jones said he had also met on Monday with Jewish leaders in Kaser
“to discuss the issues important to our ultra-Orthodox communities.”
“I was proud to represent our growing Hasidic communities in Congress
and to have delivered resources and services in a way Mike Lawler has not due to the chaos and dysfunction of his failed Republican majority,” Jones added
noting he is “going everywhere in the district to make my case to voters.”
But this cycle, Lawler, whose narrow upset over Maloney in 2022 was attributed largely to strong backing from Orthodox voters in Rockland County
is expected to lock up an endorsement from New Square that had remained elusive in his first race
according to Jewish leaders in the district familiar with the matter
“I would be totally shocked if they went the other way,” said one of the Jewish leaders
who asked to remain anonymous to discuss the race with JI on Tuesday
“Lawler has worked very diligently to woo the community and has been directly responsible for bringing substantial funding back into the community.”
A spokesperson for Lawler did not respond to a request for comment from JI on Tuesday
whose community has long typically issued its endorsements near the end of the general election
In a recent interview with JI, meanwhile, Lawler predicted that he would once again win strong backing from the Orthodox community, whose support he is depending on in a district where Democrats outnumber Republicans by 80,000 voters.
“The issues that people are focused on, from the affordability crisis to the migrant crisis to the crises around the globe — including the conflict in the Middle East — are issues that I’ve been heavily focused on and done a lot of work on in Congress,” he said.
Jewish Insider Congressional correspondent Emily Jacobs contributed reporting
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Video Game News 10th Jan 2025 / 1:04 pm Posted by Jordan MiddlerFinal Fantasy makers Square Enix has shared a new Group Customer Harassment Policy which it hopes will support its workers suffering abuse from toxic fans
Square says that should it find that an individual has engaged in harassment “we reserve our right to cease providing support services or to refrain from providing our group’s products and services.”
The policy reads: “There are instances where certain customers take actions directly or through our support centers
partners who are involved in the creation and distribution of our group products and services
that constitute ‘customer harassment,’ such as denial of personality
It continues: “Such actions do not only prevent our employees and partners from engaging in their work with a sense of security but also causes disruptions to other customers. Square Enix will not tolerate harassment and will take action as necessary.”
but is not limited to the following examples of harassment:
Final Fantasy voice actors have previously taken to social media to condemn harassment they’ve received in the wake of story choices
who voices Aerith in Square’s FF7 remake trilogy
posted on X to politely request that aggressive “shippers,” relax
When my sibling & I would fight as kids
my mom would tell us to touch noses until we inevitably started giggling and got over it
I say this with love: FF7 shippers need to touch noses
We're all the same family in loving these characters so relax 💕
Shippers are fans of characters who like to create their own preferred pairings in media
While these can often be harmless reinterpretations of the original media
and Tifa’s love triangle in the trilogy of remakes has caused some fans to respond with abuse when their preferred couple isn’t established as canon
Jordan is a games journalist from Scotland, formerly of the BBC.
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You're right Jordan, some Shippers may be harmless…… but that doesn't mean they aren't all mental.
They are not "all mental". There's crazy, abusive people in all fandoms. Just because you don't get it doesn't make them "mental".
C'mon. You honestly believed that I was tarring every one of them with the same brush? That I genuinely believed that every single person that wished Hermione ended up with Harry or that the Dr and Rose actually got together was deranged? You felt that I needed educated that all fandoms have their contingents of crazies?
That was supposed to be a light hearted joke and the fact that I'm having to explain that is a sad indictment of how quickly people rush to be offended.
You don't realize your "joke" is a very real thing people actually do all the time? Thats astonishing. The fact i have to explain this is a sad indictment of how people will speak without a single clue what they are talking about.
I rarely downvote people. Even detractors. I genuinely don't like the practice and always try to appreciate a difference of opinion.
However I'll make an exception for your attempt at wit, devoid of meaningful argument as it is.
their company is in shambles with all the recent flops? atacking the customer surely will fix everything!!!
This is your takeaway from an article about protecting employees from harassment.
What flops are you referring to? The only one I can think of is Foamstars. All the recent Final Fantasy games have been hugely successful
What counts as "socially accepted norms"? Who decides when a request for an apology is "unreasonable"? These definitions make it easy for Square Enix to lump legitimate customer grievances with actual harassment, silencing anyone who dares to criticize their business practices or creative decisions. It feels like a shield against accountability rather than a policy for meaningful protection.
If Square wants to foster goodwill, they should focus on transparent communication and addressing concerns constructively, not lumping dissatisfied customers in with toxic fans. Otherwise, this policy just comes off as tone-deaf corporate overreach.
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Newly built restrooms for tourists in Patan Durbar Square area
May 5: Lalitpur Metropolitan City (LMC) has inaugurated a modern public toilet in the Patan Durbar Square area
aimed at serving both domestic and international tourists
The facility officially came into operation on Sunday
Speaking at a programme organised to announce the opening
Mayor Chiribabu Maharjan said that although the construction took longer than expected
“We have built these toilets to reflect the originality of our city
and they will now provide much-needed convenience for both local and international tourists,” said Mayor Maharjan
“Visitors to the Patan Durbar Square area will no longer need to search for restroom facilities.”
He further added that the new facility is a "showcase project," not only for the metropolis but also for other municipalities across the country
While there were existing public toilets in the Patan Durbar Square area
they were insufficient to meet the growing demand
The modern facility is also designed to be accessible and inclusive
It is equipped with contemporary sanitary fixtures
said the toilet was constructed with careful consideration of the historical and archaeological significance of the area
“This project is a fusion of heritage and modernity,” she said
emphasising that the design and materials used reflect the traditional architecture of the region
The structure incorporates wooden carvings and limestone
while the roof is constructed with traditional jhingati tiles on both sides
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Ramapo police and the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force say they investigated a series of social media posts that involved a map highlighting certain neighborhoods with the caption "Zionists live here."
The posts also made references to using guns
Detectives then identified the suspect as a 44-year-old man from Suffern
Why are we creating an arc and battling to get the clubhead back to square when
putting should be about creating the perfect straight back and straight through pendulum
Odyssey have previously tried to limit putter twist in the stroke with their Backstryke and Toe-up models
but now they’ll look to chase down the likes of L.A.B
Odyssey are taking the tech from that face insert and putting it into Square 2 Square – a new line of center-shafted
designed to stay square throughout the stroke
The idea works by positioning the center of gravity (CG) directly under the shaft axis
This reduces twisting and makes it easier to return the face back to square at impact
with minimal input no matter your stroke type
this is as close to straight back and straight through as you can get
Golf have taken the market by storm with their version of the tech in some standout head shapes
Both brands have found their way into several of our team’s bags with huge success
But it’s Tour adoption that really fuels the tech flames and numerous players – including Adam Scott
and Will Zalatoris – have used them on Tour
Little wonder then that golf’s No.1 putter brand has decided to join the part
they’ve found a winning formula because Square 2 Square has already found its way into a host of DP World Tour players’ bags
Speaking in Sotogrande at the ‘media reveal’ Luke Williams (Senior Director
Product and Brand Management – Putters for Callaway) confirmed that Odyssey have put Square 2 Square through the same ‘Revealer’ process as used by L.A.B
which shows how much putters twist during the stroke
with results showing that the new models are at least as effective as any of their rivals
Different shafts for different configurations provide the proper weight and balance to complement the different head weights and lengths that are offered and maintain that central CG location
Whether your preference is for a blade putter or a mallet putter
there’s a head shape perfect for you in Odyssey’s Ai-ONE Square 2 Square range of putters
Let’s delve into the three new models and the tech
Ai-ONE has enjoyed an incredible 2024 with 50% usage on the global tours
helping Odyssey secure the No.1 share across every market they compete in
the Ai-ONE insert is being used in Square 2 Square
contours on the aluminum back of a White Hot face insert promotes consistent ball speed across the face
along with the White Hot feel that millions of golfers love
The shaft centers CG plane of the putter as it moves
It means these putters rest with the toe up in a reverse torque position
opposite of a traditional putter with toe hang
The 3.3° of forward shaft lean pre-sets the hands in a position to eliminate the opening of the face that often happens when a player forward presses on their own
A beautiful navy blue PVD finish adds shelf appeal while the Jailbird models come with black and white Versa alignment
Oversized and overlength grips feature on different models
all three models will be available from November 29
Odyssey are yet to confirm but we understand 38” Cruiser versions of all three models
and a 48” Broomstick version of the Jailbird will follow early in 2025
Square 2 Square made its Tour debut at the Amgen Irish Open at Royal County Down back in September when Simon Forsstrom put the #7 in play and Jens Dantorp gamed the Double Wide
Nacho Elvira and Santiago Tarrio then put the Jailbird into play at the BMW PGA Championships
with Gavin Green and David Micheluzzi following suit at the Acciona Open de Espana
Nicholas Colsaerts and Stephen Gallacher also opted for the Jailbird when they switched into the new line for the FedEx Open de France
Square 2 Square’s tournament count stands at 24… and that’s before it officially launched
We expect to see that number shoot up as we head into 2025 and Odyssey get the models into more players’ hands
Our testing of the new line has been limited so far
hitting around 40 putts with the Double Wide on the practice green at La Reserva Club during the media launch in Spain
hence us not delving into a full review at this stage
where I hit putts ranging from a few feet to 100 feet
I have quite a pronounced arch in my stroke and while I didn’t use all three models
Golf and PXG’s offerings is the familiar look
It’s not controversial to say the other brands’ models aren’t going to win any beauty contests so it makes perfect sense that Odyssey have created the new line in familiar and popular head shapes
I use an Odyssey Tri-Hot 5k Double Wide putter
so to be able to look down and see a familiar shape immediately put me at ease
We spent some time with Luke Williams during our visit to Sotogrande
and he gave us the full lowdown on the new line
zero torque putters have made plenty of headlines in the last year or two so I guess it was inevitable that the No.1 putter brand would get on board
but we don’t just want to enter this market
“This is similar to a line of putters we’ve had in the past with Backstryke and Toe Up
which is different from traditional putters which typically either come face balanced or with some amount of toe hang
“When you have a putter that balances with the toe up it puts different forces on the golfer during their stroke and what we find is that it really helps golfers remove the amount of rotation in their stroke because the putter wants to stay square to your path
“If you’re someone who is looking to rotate the putter less
or maybe you have trouble getting the putter back to square and tend to leave the face open then this can really help because it won’t open as much during your backstroke so you don’t have to close it as much during your through-stroke.”
It feels like common sense that we should always have been trying to hit putts by keeping everything as square as possible
“If you were designing a machine to hit putts as consistently as possible you’d want a perfect pendulum
You can’t have a golf club with a 90º lie angle because that’s not conforming – you can’t have a lie angle anything above 80º
“You have to stand off to the side of the putter so you will have some amount of arch but
if you can reduce the amount of arch and keep the face square to that then it’s an easier way to be more consistent with your putting because it relies less on timing.”
Talk us through the thinking behind these heads
“We have chosen our three most popular head shapes for the Square 2 Square line – Double Wide as the blade option
We’ll have all three in standard lengths at this stage
but we have plans to introduce longer configurations to cover all bases.”
How will the new Square 2 Square lineup stand out from the competition
“Amongst others that have a similar sort of weight and balance
we offer shapes that we know golfers love and that are proven on Tour
“We have what we believe to be the best insert in the industry that gives great feel and consistent ball speeds across the face thanks to Ai-ONE
and a unique weighting configuration makes for a pretty special combination.”
which has been a magnificent year for Odyssey and Ai-One
How do you sum up the success and how do you better that in 2025
We had a great year with Ai-ONE with tremendous Tour usage and that’s translated to the marketplace
not everyone bought an Ai-ONE or Odyssey putter this year
and putting purchase cycles are longer than any other club in the golfers’ bags so there are still plenty of players out there who haven’t tried an Ai-ONE
“We have some new shapes and finishes coming there
and Square 2 Square is going to draw plenty of attention
Rob Jerram is the Digital Editor of todays-golfer.com and has been a journalist for more than a quarter of a century
joining TG in 2010.
He specializes in the DP World Tour
and has traveled the world watching the biggest tournaments and interviewing the game's biggest stars.
Rob is also passionate about equipment and is a font of knowledge when it comes to golf balls
having tested thousands over the years.
Despite being father to three daughters
he still manages to find time to maintain a 10-handicap
all in the east of England.
The best piece of golf equipment he's ever owned is the TaylorMade SLDR driver
and the best course he's played is Turnberry's Ailsa.
You can get in touch with Rob by emailing rob.jerram@bauermedia.co.uk
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