Barcelona utilized for brand new gamers’ licences for Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor with the Spanish FA (Rfef) on Tuesday, whereas the membership denied claims of requesting any delay from governing our bodies for his or her registrations.

The announcement was made hours earlier than the midnight registration deadline.

Barcelona misplaced a second attraction to register the gamers for the rest of the season on Monday, with the membership unable to fulfill La Liga’s wage cap.

“Barcelona informs that it has utilized for a brand new licence for the gamers Daniel Olmo and Pau Victor to the Rfef,” the Catalan membership mentioned in an announcement. “The membership wish to deny having requested or receiving any moratorium to any governing physique for these inscriptions.”

Barcelona signed Olmo in August for round €55m (£45m) however the attacking midfielder was registered for less than the primary half of the season.

The membership managed to register Olmo and ahead Víctor after long-term accidents saved first-team gamers out of the squad for months, permitting them to allocate a portion of their wages. Article 77 of La Liga guidelines permits golf equipment to quickly use as much as 80% of a participant’s wage on another within the occasion of damage.

Efforts to increase each registrations have hit repeated roadblocks, with Barcelona’s appeals dismissed by La Liga and numerous judicial authorities.

Whereas Olmo and Víctor shall be free brokers after the deadline, Barcelona might meet the financial necessities to signal them earlier than the switch market closes in February. Nevertheless, in keeping with the Rfef guidelines, a participant can’t be signed by the identical membership twice in the identical season. Olmo, a Spain worldwide, has a clause in his contract that enables him to unilaterally depart ought to the membership fail to register him.

Barcelona plan to boost funds by promoting VIP field seats on the Camp Nou stadium, probably producing over €100m euros, topic to La Liga approval.

The Spanish league mentioned afterward Tuesday, nonetheless, that Barcelona “haven’t offered any various that, in compliance with La Liga’s financial management rules, would permit them to register any participant as of Jan. 2.”

The membership is presently third in La Liga, trailing leaders Atlético Madrid by three factors, and can play towards Barbastro within the Copa del Rey on Saturday.

51 years in the past, Hunter S. Thomp­son wrote Fear and Loathing on the Cam­paign Path ’72, which “continues to be con­sid­ered a form of bible of polit­i­cal report­ing,” not­ed Matt Taib­bi in a fortieth anniver­sary edi­tion of the ebook. Concern and Loathing ’72 entered the canon of Amer­i­can polit­i­cal writ­ing for a lot of rea­sons. However if you happen to’re look­ing for one bot­tom-line expla­na­tion, it prob­a­bly comes right down to this: Says Taib­bi, “Thomp­son stared proper into the flam­ing-hot solar of disgrace­much less lies and cyn­i­cal horse­shit that’s our pol­i­tics, and he described precise­ly what he noticed—in all probability at seri­ous value to his personal males­tal well being, however the ben­e­match to us was [his leg­endary book].”

Thomp­son could have reached some jour­nal­is­tic apogee together with his cov­er­age of the ’72 Nixon-McGov­ern cam­paign. However his polit­i­cal writ­ing arduous­ly stopped there. The Gonzo jour­nal­ist cov­ered the ’76 elec­tion for Rolling Stone magazine­a­zine. And inevitably he crossed paths with Jim­my Carter (RIP), the even­tu­al win­ner of the elec­tion. Above, Thomp­son recollects the day when Carter first made an impres­sion upon him.

It hap­pened on the Uni­ver­si­ty of Geor­gia Faculty of Legislation on Could 4, 1974. Communicate­ing earlier than a gath­er­ing of alum­ni legal professionals, Carter upset their cel­e­bra­to­ry occa­sion when he dis­man­tled the crim­i­nal jus­tice sys­tem they had been so happy with. And Carter par­tic­u­lar­ly caught Thomp­son’s atten­tion when he traced his sense of social jus­tice again to a music writ­ten by Bob Dylan:

The oth­er supply of my underneath­stand­ing about what’s proper and unsuitable on this soci­ety is from a buddy of mine, a poet named Bob Dylan. After lis­ten­ing to his data about “The Bal­lad of Hat­tie Automotive­ol” and “Like a Rolling Stone” and “The Occasions, They Are a‑Altering,” I’ve discovered to appre­ci­ate the dynamism of change in a mod­ern soci­ety.

I grew up as a landown­er’s son. However I don’t suppose I ever actual­ized the prop­er inter­re­la­tion­ship between the landown­er and people who labored on a farm till I heard Dylan’s file, “I Ain’t Gonna Work on Magazine­gie’s Farm No Extra.” So I come right here converse­ing to you right this moment about your sub­ject with a base for my infor­ma­tion discovered­ed on Rein­maintain Niebuhr and Bob Dylan.

You possibly can learn the total textual content of Carter’s speech right here. It’s additionally price watch­ing a relat­ed clip under, the place Thomp­son elab­o­charges on Carter, his well-known speech and his alleged imply streak that put him on the identical aircraft as Muham­mad Ali and Son­ny Barg­er (the god­fa­ther of The Hells Angels).

Observe: An ear­li­er ver­sion of this publish first appeared on our website in 2012. With the go­ing of Pres­i­dent Carter, it appeared like an excellent time to deliver it again.

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The two,000+ Movies Watched by Pres­i­dents Nixon, Carter & Rea­gan within the White Home

Hear the Uncen­sored Orig­i­nal Ver­sion of “Hur­ri­cane,” Bob Dylan’s Protest Tune About Jailed Field­er Rubin “Hur­ri­cane” Carter (1976)

Hunter Thomp­son Explains What Gonzo Jour­nal­ism Is, and How He Writes It (1975)

 

Barcelona may lose Dani Olmo for the second half of the season after LaLiga mentioned the Catalan membership aren’t ready to increase the Spain worldwide’s registration forward of Tuesday’s deadline.

Olmo, 26, joined Barça in the summertime and was granted a brief registration till Dec. 31, giving Barça time to adjust to the league’s monetary honest play guidelines and lengthen his registration till the summer season.

Nevertheless, the deadline is ready to move with out Barça providing LaLiga enough ensures that they’re now in a position to fulfil the laws.

“As of Dec. 31, Barcelona haven’t offered any different, in accordance with LaLiga’s financial guidelines, that enable the registration of gamers from Jan.2,” the league mentioned in an announcement.

Barça launched their very own assertion saying they’d now requested the Royal Spanish Soccer Federation [RFEF] to grant them new licences for Olmo and striker Pau Victor, who can be in the identical place.

Nevertheless, with Olmo and Victor’s present registrations resulting from expire on Dec. 31, RFEF guidelines state that gamers can’t be re-registered with the identical crew for the second time in the identical season.

A supply informed ESPN that Barça will supply a deeper clarification on their request to the RFEF and try and clear up the scenario on Jan. 3.

Till then, the quick futures for Olmo and Victor stay unsure, if not in main doubt, after a supply with the RFEF informed ESPN: “We can’t course of any licence with out prior approval from LaLiga.”

There’s a clause in Olmo’s contract which might enable him to go away at no cost if he isn’t registered for the second half of the marketing campaign, though sources have at all times informed ESPN neither the membership nor the participant are considering that chance.

Regardless of that, there have been reviews that a number of English and German groups are monitoring Olmo’s scenario with a view to creating a January transfer ought to he develop into out there.

Olmo’s agent, Andy Bara, reiterated on Tuesday that the ahead is just targeted on Barça, although.

“The choice made by Dani is to remain at Barcelona as he needs play for Barça,” Bara informed reporters. “We’re not contemplating another choice. Dani needs to play for Barcelona.”

Barça had pursued varied choices to pressure via Olmo’s and Victor’s registrations because the clock ticked in latest weeks.

They misplaced two courtroom hearings towards the interpretation of LaLiga’s guidelines, a route which had beforehand yielded success after they promoted Gavi to the primary crew in 2023.

The membership then moved forward with a plan to promote VIP packing containers and seating at Spotify Camp Nou, which is presently being renovated, when it reopens.

Sources informed ESPN a deal price round €100 million had been agreed, which might have allowed them to register Olmo and Victor whereas complying with the league’s monetary guidelines.

The paperwork was despatched to LaLiga, sources added, however the league’s assertion on Tuesday suggests there was both an issue with the documentation, the proof of fee or that the deal merely was not accepted.

Olmo joined from RB Leipzig for round €60m in the summertime, however he missed the primary two video games of the season unregistered earlier than Barça took benefit of a rule which allowed them to briefly use as much as 80% of the wage resulting from an injured participant on another.

An Achilles harm to Andreas Christensen had offered enough room throughout the membership’s LaLiga-imposed spending cap to register Olmo, however solely on a brief foundation.

All Spanish golf equipment are topic to an annual restrict set by the league, which is roughly decided by the distinction between a crew’s income minus non-sporting outgoings and debt repayments.

Barça’s has risen to €426m for the present marketing campaign, however they continue to be in extra of that quantity, which suggests they nonetheless should adjust to sure restrictions when registering new additions.

Olmo, who got here via Barça’s academy earlier than leaving as a 16-year-old, has scored six objectives in 15 appearances this season.

An enormous present of fireworks lit up Massive Ben despite storm warnings that compelled many shows to be axed right now, with many followers left shocked by a ‘world-first’ Paddington Bear cameo look throughout the London Eye.

The beloved bear’s look at London’s New Yr fireworks thrilled followers however left many questioning about the way it all labored and what the associated fee was.

This 12 months tens of millions watching at dwelling on the BBC had been handled to a world-first use of hologauze animations to have fun the brand new 12 months.

These created holographic illusions of British icons and memorable occasions because the fireworks had been going down.

The particular animations included the London Eye being full of the Union flag in honour of the eightieth anniversary of D-Day final 12 months, Olympic medals to have fun the success of Workforce GB on the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, and wishing a cheerful upcoming twenty fifth birthday to the London Eye.

It additionally featured the world-first particular look from Paddington Bear.

Hologauze is a specialised projection display screen designed to create holographic results. 

It is a patented gauze that’s coated with a extremely reflective silver metallic layer.

The distinctive design permits the gauze to successfully mirror projected photos or animations whereas concurrently permitting the visibility of objects situated behind it. 

‘It doesn’t matter what occurs, London will at all times be a metropolis of hope and a house for everybody,’ Paddington Bear, voiced by Ben Whishaw, mentioned in a particular look in the course of the fireworks show.

Taking to X, one individual mentioned: ‘Simply takes seeing Paddington for 3 seconds and I burst into tears’.

‘The chokehold Paddington has on this nation is hilarious to me,’ one other added.

A 3rd posted: ‘You’ll be able to at all times depend on Paddington to start out the 12 months with hope and sincerity.’

However some had been confused as to the mechanics behind the show.

One mentioned: ‘Making an attempt to determine how they’re projecting stuff into the empty area in the course of the London Eye.’

It additionally featured a reference to Charli XCX’s viral ‘brat summer time’ which captured tens of millions of younger folks on social media in 2024. 

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, mentioned: ‘It is implausible to welcome 2025 with our greatest and best-ever New Yr’s Eve celebrations. Round 100,000 Londoners and guests joined collectively on the banks of the Thames for an unforgettable evening of fireworks, lighting and music, whereas tens of millions at dwelling had been capable of see our world-first use of hologram animations to have fun the brand new 12 months. 

‘From honouring the heroes of the D-Day landings to Paddington Bear celebrating our capital’s range, I am proud that we despatched a message of hope and like to the world, as we construct a greater London for everybody.’

The fireworks culminated in a golden extravaganza of sparkles illuminating the sky above London, with Paddington signing off the present by saying: ‘As you enter the brand new 12 months, at all times bear in mind […]: In London, everyone seems to be completely different, and which means anybody can slot in. Blissful New Yr.’ 

1000’s stood alongside the Embankment of the Thames to look at a spectacular fireworks show across the London Eye.

The annual showstopper noticed round 100,000 ticketholders unite on the banks of the River Thames to witness the capital’s biggest-ever celebration of fireworks, lighting and music, with many tens of millions watching from properties across the globe.

Greater than 12,000 fireworks and 420 lights lit up the sky across the London Eye because the eyes of the world watched London’s unforgettable present, set to a soundtrack of songs for folks to bounce the chilly away and voice-over clips.

The enduring celebration, which started with Massive Ben’s famend chimes, is proven stay to many tens of millions all over the world and tens of tens of millions extra on social media, boosting London’s financial system and offering an unbelievable world advert for our tourism business. 

Final 12 months, the BBC’s protection was essentially the most watched TV programme within the UK, with many tens of millions extra watching on the iPlayer and on-line.

Mayor Sadiq Khan promised that the fireworks could be the ‘finest we have ever laid on’, including that they had been the ‘greatest fireworks going down wherever throughout Europe’.  

Robin Goodchild, Senior Basic Supervisor of the London Eye, mentioned: ‘What an unbelievable second to herald the brand new 12 months and start celebrating 25 years of the world’s most iconic experience! 

‘We’re delighted and honoured to have been the official accomplice this 12 months, and as soon as once more be the long-lasting location to host The Mayor of London’s New Yr’s Eve fireworks. For all those that joined us right here onsite, and the tens of millions who watched on TV at dwelling with their family and friends each within the UK and globally, we want you all a really Blissful New Yr.’

Hannah Clark, Venture Director at Id, mentioned: ‘Id is so proud to as soon as once more be working in shut collaboration with the GLA, and main names throughout music manufacturing, lighting, and pyrotechnic design, to create this dazzling spectacle for London. 

‘The Mayor of London’s New Yr’s Eve firework celebrations have turn into an iconic and globally recognised occasion, reflecting our distinctive and splendidly vibrant metropolis. It is a distinctive showcase that places London firmly on the map for the 12 months forward.’

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Take One: Finish it already

Have a look at the intense aspect. The 2024 catastrophe of a season is nearly over. Only one extra recreation stays in a yr that may’t finish quickly sufficient.

Sunday was one other chapter in futility. The Saints misplaced by 15 factors to one of many few groups within the NFL in worse form than them.

Dangerous climate compelled the Raiders to land in New Orleans after midnight. Their lack of sleep didn’t appear to impression their efficiency.

Las Vegas got here out swinging and opened the sport with a 17-play, 9:11 drive that resulted in a subject objective.

That drive set the tone for the complete day, particularly on protection. That aspect of the ball couldn’t get off the sphere. Ultimately, the Raiders held a 15-minute edge in time of possession.

To place that in perspective, the Raiders had the ball a complete quarter longer than the Saints. That’s what permitting 10/18 on third down and changing simply 1/10 on offense will do.

Really pathetic, given the circumstances.

Take Two: Rattler’s story of two halves

We got here so near the Spencer Rattler redemption recreation.

Rattler could have been the very best participant on the sphere within the first half. He completed 11/13, with a landing go throughout the first two quarters. His two incompletions had been a Juwan Johnson drop and a throwaway on the ultimate play of the second quarter.

Sadly, his good run ended there.

Within the second half, the script flipped. The Raiders cranked up the blitz, and Rattler struggled to deal with it. He tossed two unhealthy interceptions and albeit might’ve had extra.

All of the mojo he possessed early disappeared late, as he completed 20/36, 218 yards with one landing and two interceptions.

It’s been a tough stretch for Rattler. He’s now began 5 video games and misplaced by double digits in all of them. There was a number of optimistic indicators in Rattler’s development, however in the end he hasn’t performed effectively sufficient persistently to offer the Saints an opportunity to win.

Take Three: Premature penalties

Rattler and the complete Saints crew would’ve had a significantly better day if not for some premature penalties.

On the primary third down of the sport, Bryan Bresee sacked Aiden O’Connell for a loss. However as an alternative of getting off the sphere, Carl Granderson jumped offsides and prolonged the drive. The Saints would’ve obtained the ball again on a 3 & out. As a substitute, the Raiders had the ball for almost eight extra minutes.

On the Saints first drive, Rizzi wished to go for it on 4th & 6 from the Raiders 38, however Oli Udoh was referred to as for a false begin. As a substitute of a manageable fourth down try, the Saints had been compelled to punt.

On the 5:48 mark of the second quarter, Rattler prolonged the play and hit a large open Juwan Johnson for 39 yards to the Raiders 1-yard line. The massive play, nonetheless, was negated when Taliese Fuaga was hit for holding. As a substitute of the first & objective, the Saints confronted third & 20 and had been compelled to punt after the subsequent play.

On the 1:12 mark of the fourth quarter, Rattler discovered Johnson once more on the Raiders 4-yard line to arrange a 1st & objective. Sadly, Johnson was referred to as for offensive go interference. Rattler threw an interception the very subsequent play.

It’s laborious for any participant, a lot much less a rookie quarterback, to get right into a rhythm when so many massive performs get referred to as again.

Take 4: Run Over

It might have been laborious to inform by watching the sport Sunday, however the Raiders had the worst speeding offense in soccer.

On at the present time although, they ran proper over the Saints for 156 yards on 38 carries. At 31 years outdated, Ameer Abdullah had the very best speeding efficiency of his profession.

It began up entrance, because the Raiders offensive line was persistently capable of reset the road of the scrimmage on the Saints defensive entrance.

There was a time when the Saints run protection was some of the feared within the league.

These days are actually lengthy gone.

Take 5: Different Observations

• Nice name by Klint Kubiak on the Saints lone landing. Rattler handed it to Kendre Miller, who threw it again to Rattler, who then discovered Foster Moreau on their lonesome in the long run zone.
• Kubiak struggled as soon as once more within the second half when the Raiders adjusted and blitzed extra. The Saints offense actually had no solutions.
• The Saints are actually 0-6 in video games Derek Carr has missed.
• Because the bye week the Saints have scored: 14, 14, 19, zero and 10 factors of their 5 video games.
• At 5-11, the Saints formally have their worst document since 2005. It’s time for giant modifications.

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The calendar is flipping from 2024 to 2025, and whether or not you are seeking to begin off the brand new yr with a cup of espresso, a sit-down breakfast, or searching for some retail remedy, customers ought to have some choices on New Yr’s Day.

Most restaurant, grocery and retail chains will likely be open on Jan. 1, albeit some underneath adjusted hours. Banks, publish workplaces, transport companies and the inventory market, nonetheless, will likely be closed on the federal vacation.

This is every thing you could learn about what’s open and closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Keep in mind, it is best to test along with your native retailer or restaurant on-line earlier than leaving dwelling, as hours and closures can fluctuate by location.

When is New Yr’s Day 2025?

New Yr’s Day is on Wednesday, Jan. 1.

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Is Walmart open on New Yr’s Day?

Sure, Walmart shops will likely be open common hours on Jan. 1, the corporate instructed USA TODAY.

Is Goal open on New Yr’s Day?

Sure, Goal shops will likely be open common hours on Jan. 1, the corporate confirmed to USA TODAY.

Are Costco and Sam’s Membership open on New Yr’s Day?

No, each will likely be closed on New Yr’s Day, in accordance with the businesses’ web sites.

Will Dwelling Depot, Lowe’s or Ace {Hardware} be open on New Yr’s Day?

• Dwelling Depot shops will open from 9 a.m. to eight p.m. on Jan. 1, the corporate instructed USA TODAY.
• Lowe’s shops will open from 9 a.m. to six p.m. on New Yr’s Day, in accordance with the corporate.
• Ace {Hardware} shops are independently owned and operated, so hours fluctuate by location. Prospects are inspired to contact their native retailer for particular vacation hours.

Are pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens and Ceremony Help open on New Yr’s Day?

• CVS pharmacies will likely be open on New Yr’s Day, though some areas could have decreased hours, the corporate instructed USA TODAY. The corporate encourages clients to name their native retailer earlier than visiting or checking hours on CVS.com.
• Walgreens instructed USA TODAY a majority of pharmacies will likely be closed on Jan. 1, aside from 24-hour areas and different choose pharmacies. The retail portion of Walgreens areas will likely be open common hours.
• Ceremony Help areas will likely be open on New Yr’s Day with various hours of operation, the corporate instructed USA TODAY. Prospects are inspired to test Ceremony Help’s web site for vacation retailer hours.

Is the publish workplace open on New Yr’s Day? Will mail be delivered?

U.S. Postal Service publish workplaces will likely be closed on Jan. 1, and mail won’t be delivered, the USPS instructed USA TODAY. The USPS will resume common operations on Thursday, Jan. 2.

Are banks open on New Yr’s Day?

Branches of Capital One, Financial institution of America, PNC, Truist and CitiBank, amongst others, will likely be closed on Jan. 1, the businesses confirmed to USA TODAY. Capital One Cafes may also be closed on New Yr’s Day, the corporate mentioned.

Are transport companies like UPS and FedEx open on New Yr’s Day?

• UPS pickup and supply companies won’t be out there on New Yr’s Day, and UPS Retailer areas could also be closed, in accordance with the corporate’s web site. Prospects are inspired to test with their native shops for particular hours of operation. UPS Specific Vital is on the market three hundred and sixty five days a yr, in accordance with the corporate. For extra data, name 1-800-714-8779 or go to upsexpresscritical.com.
• FedEx pickup and supply companies may also not be out there on Jan. 1, and FedEx Workplace areas may also be closed on the day, in accordance with the firm’s web site. FedEx Customized Vital is on the market three hundred and sixty five days a yr. For extra data, name 1-800-762-3787.

What retail shops are open on New Yr’s Day?

The next retail shops will likely be open on New Yr’s Day. Hours are listed for the businesses that supplied them.

• Walmart; 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Goal
• Kohls; 10 a.m. to eight p.m.
• TJ Maxx; 9:30 a.m. to six p.m.
• Marshall’s; 9:30 a.m. to six p.m.
• HomeGoods; 9:30 a.m. to six p.m.
• JCPenney; 11 a.m. to six p.m.
• Nordstrom; Most shops open from 10 a.m. to six p.m.
• Dwelling Depot; 9 a.m. to eight p.m.
• Lowe’s; 9 a.m. to six p.m.
• Ace {Hardware} (hours fluctuate by location)
• REI; 11 a.m. to five p.m.
• Bass Professional Store; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Cabela’s; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Burlington; Shops shut at 10 p.m.
• Belk; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Massive Tons; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sephora (hours fluctuate by location; test the corporate’s retailer locator to seek out particular retailer hours)
• Staples (test hours utilizing the Staples retailer locator)
• Workplace Depot; 11 a.m. to six p.m.
• OfficeMax; 11 a.m. to six p.m.
• PetSmart; 10 a.m. to six p.m.
• PetCo; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Tractor Provide Firm; 9 a.m. to six p.m.

One notable retail chain that will likely be closed on New Yr’s Day is IKEA.

What grocery shops are open on New Yr’s Day?

The next grocery shops will likely be open on New Yr’s Day. Hours are listed for the businesses that supplied them.

• Walmart; 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Goal
• Most location within the Kroger household of shops will likely be open (hours fluctuate)
  • The Kroger household of shops consists of: Baker’s, Metropolis Market, Dillons, Meals 4 Much less, Meals Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Meals Retailer, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Much less Tremendous Markets, Decide’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, Smith’s Meals and Drug.
• Meals Lion
• Publix; Choose shops shut at 7 p.m. whereas most others shut at 8 p.m.
• Meijer; 6 a.m. to midnight
• Entire Meals; 9 a.m. to eight p.m.
• Harris Teeter (however pharmacies will likely be closed)
• Wegmans
• Winn-Dixie

The next grocery shops will likely be closed on New Yr’s Day:

• Costco
• Sam’s Membership
• Dealer Joe’s
• Aldi

What eating places are open on New Yr’s Day?

The next eating places may have no less than a few of their areas open on New Yr’s Day. Hours are listed for the businesses that supplied them.

• McDonald’s (hours fluctuate by location; discover hours in your native restaurant right here)
• Starbucks (hours fluctuate by location; discover hours for a selected retailer utilizing the Starbucks app or right here)
• Dunkin’ (hours fluctuate by location; discover hours for a selected retailer utilizing the Dunkin’ retailer locator or the Dunkin’ Rewards app)
• Chick-fil-A (some areas could have restricted hours; test native areas right here)
• Chipotle: 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Burger King (vacation hours fluctuate by location; test areas utilizing Burger King’s retailer locator)
• Wendy’s (hours fluctuate by location)
• Taco Bell (hours fluctuate by location)
• Subway (hours fluctuate by location)
• Cracker Barrel
• IHOP (hours fluctuate by location)
• Waffle Home
• Outback Steakhouse (most areas open; hours fluctuate by location)
• Carrabba’s Italian Grill (hours fluctuate by location)
• Olive Backyard (Occasions Sq. location closed)
• Bonefish Grill (hours fluctuate by location)
• Texas Roadhouse
• Applebee’s (hours fluctuate by location)
• Hooters
• Crimson Lobster
• Fogo de Chão: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Whataburger
• Chili’s
• First Watch

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s eating places will likely be closed on Jan. 1, the corporate instructed USA TODAY.

Gabe Hauari is a nationwide trending information reporter at USA TODAY. You’ll be able to comply with him on X @GabeHauari or e-mail him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.

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That is the opposite storyline concerned in that Vikings-Lions sport, and it is much more important. The winner of that sport lands the coveted first-round bye, now that Philadelphia has fallen out of the race for that prize. There’s additionally little question about which group wants it extra. The Lions would profit immensely from every week of relaxation, given all their well being issues. In addition they perceive how a lot a possible residence sport for the NFC championship might imply to their Tremendous Bowl desires. In spite of everything, the Lions held a 17-point halftime lead over San Francisco on the street in final 12 months’s convention title sport, solely to observe the 49ers rally to win. That would possibly have been a distinct consequence had Detroit been enjoying in entrance of its residence crowd. The Vikings followers will be equally raucous and an immense help to a disruptive protection that has ranked among the many league leaders in sacks all season. Let’s additionally not overlook how deep the NFC area can be on this postseason. At the very least two NFC North groups can be wild playing cards (the Packers and both the Lions or Vikings), and all of them can be arduous to beat. So, it is best to have every week away from that carnage. It says right here that the Lions earn that privilege, as effectively.

AC Milan confirmed the the firing of Paulo Fonseca on Monday and have named ex-Porto boss Sérgio Conceição as their new head coach on a two-and-half 12 months deal.

Fonseca had introduced his departure earlier than the membership did within the early hours of Monday morning as he left the San Siro stadium following Milan’s 1-1 draw with Roma.

“Sure, it is true. I am out,” Fonseca instructed reporters when he lowered his automotive window. “That is life … I did all the things I might.”

“AC Milan declares that Sérgio Paulo Marceneiro da Conceição has been appointed because the Head Coach of the boys’s first crew till 30 June 2026.” Milan mentioned in a press release.

Milan subsequent play towards Juventus within the Italian Tremendous Cup semifinals in Saudi Arabia on Friday.

Fonseca was employed in June and oversaw solely 12 wins in 24 matches throughout all competitions.

Milan are eighth in Serie A, trailing leaders Atalanta and Napoli by 14 factors — far worse than the second place end earned underneath Stefano Pioli final season.

They’ve fared higher within the Champions League these days following 4 straight wins, together with a 3-1 win at Actual Madrid. They’re in twelfth place and on the right track to qualify for the knockout playoff spherical.

Conceição, who performed in Serie A with Lazio, Parma and Inter Milan, coached Porto for six seasons earlier than stepping down in June.

Data from the Related Press contributed to this report

We’re right down to the ultimate two weeks of the 2024 NFL season and the postseason image continues to get clearer. Half the NFL divisions and 10 of 14 playoff spots have been clinched heading into “Sunday Evening Soccer” in Week 17.

There’s nonetheless lots to kind out, particularly with specifics on seeding positions. Here is the most recent on who’s within the playoffs, seeding positions, and present matchups as Week 17 outcomes are available:

NFL playoff image: Who’s in thus far?

Twelve groups have clinched a playoff spot after “Monday Evening Soccer” in Week 17. Here is who they’re, grouped by convention:

AFC

NFL STATS CENTRAL: The newest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and extra.

NFC

NFL division winners 2024

5 of the eight divisions within the NFL have been clinched. Here is the standing for each as Sunday’s motion continues:

AFC

• AFC East: Buffalo Payments (13-3)
• AFC North: TBD
• AFC South: Houston Texans (9-7)
• AFC West: Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (15-1)*

NFC

• NFC East: Philadelphia Eagles (13-3)
• NFC North: TBD
• NFC South: TBD
• NFC West: Los Angeles Rams (10-6)

(*): The Chiefs have clinched home-field benefit all through the AFC playoffs.

NFL playoff bracket replace: Wild card matchups

AFC

No. 1 Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (15-1, AFC West winners): BYE

With their win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Chiefs have clinched the highest seed within the AFC playoffs and a bye within the wild card spherical. They’re going to have the highest seed within the AFC bracket for the third time within the Patrick Mahomes period.

No. 2 Buffalo Payments (13-3, AFC East winners) vs. No. 7 Denver Broncos (9-7, wild card No. 3)

Buffalo’s Week 17 win over the New York Jets clinched the No. 2 seed within the convention. They’re going to end not less than one recreation forward of the AFC North winner and have home-field benefit till they probably face the Chiefs within the convention championship.

As of Week 17, the No. 7 seed within the bracket just isn’t set. The Broncos maintain the ultimate playoff spot, however the Bengals and Dolphins are nonetheless within the hunt. Cincinnati’s Week 17 win over Denver is an important tiebreaker in the event that they end with the identical file.

No. 3 Baltimore Ravens (11-5, AFC North leaders) vs. No. 6 seed Los Angeles Chargers (10-6, wild card No. 2)

The AFC North winner is locked into the No. 3 seed. Due to its Christmas win over Houston and the Steelers’ loss to the Chiefs, Baltimore holds that spot. If Baltimore wins in Week 18 over the Browns or the Steelers lose to the Bengals, it would win the division for the second 12 months in a row.

Los Angeles’ win over New England on Saturday clinched a playoff spot, however the crew just isn’t locked into the No. 6 seed. If the Steelers lose subsequent week to the Bengals and the Chargers beat the Raiders, Los Angeles would take the No. 5 seed.

However as issues stand, there might be one other Harbaugh Bowl this season. These two groups confronted off in November, with Baltimore successful 30-23.

No. 4 Houston Texans (9-7, AFC South winner) vs. No. 5 Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6, wild card No. 1)

Houston clinched the AFC South in Week 15 and is locked into the No. 4 seed. The Steelers’ loss to the Chiefs drops them to the No. 5 seed and maintain the tiebreaker over the Chargers due to their win over Los Angeles in Week 3.

If the Steelers end with the identical file because the Chargers or higher, they’re going to be the No. 5 seed. In the event that they lose and the Chargers win in Week 18, they’re going to be the No. 6 seed at worst.

NFC

No. 1 seed Detroit Lions (14-2, NFC North leaders): BYE

The NFC North is the perfect division in soccer by file and meaning the No. 1 seed is up within the air. Minnesota’s win over Inexperienced Bay retains their possibilities at home-field benefit all through the playoffs alive however Detroit owns the highest spot due to their win on “Monday Evening Soccer” over San Francisco.

No. 2 Philadelphia Eagles (13-3, NFC East winners) vs. No. 7 Inexperienced Bay Packers (11-5, wild card No. 3)

Philadelphia’s loss to Washington in Week 16 means they need assistance to get the No. 1 seed. Their win over the Cowboys in Week 17 received them the division title, although, and the No. 2 seed at worst. To get the No. 1 seed, they should beat the Giants in Week 18, the Lions to lose out, and the Vikings to lose not less than certainly one of their last two video games.

With a loss and a Commanders win in Week 17, the Packers are bumped right down to the ultimate wild card spot getting into the ultimate week of the common season.

These two groups confronted off in Week 1 in Brazil with the Eagles successful 34-29.

No. 3 Los Angeles Rams (10-6, NFC West winners) vs. No. 6 Washington Commanders (11-5, wild card No. 2)

Washington’s win on “Sunday Evening Soccer” each sealed their spot within the playoffs and the Rams’ first NFC West title since 2021. The Commanders’ victory ensured Los Angeles would be the No. 3 seed within the playoffs no matter what occurs in Week 18 within the Rams’ recreation in opposition to the Seahawks.

No. 4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7, NFC South leaders) vs. No. 5 Minnesota Vikings (14-2, wild card No. 1)

Tampa Bay’s dominant win over Carolina has them within the NFC South lead over the Atlanta Falcons. Nonetheless, the Buccaneers should end a recreation forward of the Falcons to win the division title, as Atlanta has two head-to-head wins over Tampa Bay.

To this point, so good. Atlanta’s loss to Washington on “Sunday Evening Soccer” places them one recreation again. If Tampa Bay holds on in opposition to New Orleans subsequent week, the division crown is theirs for the second 12 months in a row.

With the Lions’ win over the 49ers, the Vikings quickly drop right down to the No. 5 seed. It is now right down to the Week 18 matchup between Minnesota and Detroit to determine the No. 1 and No. 5 seeds.

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AFC

1. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (15-1, AFC West winners)*
2. Buffalo Payments (13-3, AFC East winners)*
3. Baltimore Ravens (11-5, AFC North leaders)*
4. Houston Texans (9-7, AFC South winners)*
5. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6, wild card No. 1)*
6. Los Angeles Chargers (10-6, wild card No. 2)*
7. Denver Broncos (9-7, wild card No. 3)

Within the hunt: Miami Dolphins (8-8), Cincinnati Bengals (8-8).

NFC

1. Detroit Lions (14-2, NFC North leaders)*
2. Philadelphia Eagles (13-3, NFC East winners)*
3. Los Angeles Rams (10-6, NFC West winners)*
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7, NFC South leaders)
5. Minnesota Vikings (14-2, wild card No. 1)*
6. Washington Commanders (11-5, wild card No. 2)*
7. Inexperienced Bay Packers (11-5, wild card No. 3)*

Within the hunt: Atlanta Falcons (8-8).

An asterisk (*) denotes groups which have clinched a playoff spot. Groups which have clinched division titles are famous accordingly.