just now (213+ words) A man has been charged after allegedly brandishing a firearm, threatening bystanders and firing a shot into the air at a well-known Thames swimming hole. Police said they were called to the swimming hole on Kauaeranga Valley Rd at about 5pm yesterday. Detective Sergeant Mark Leathem of the Coromandel Hauraki Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) said the man had allegedly threatened members of the public before discharging a shot into the air. Leathem said the man then allegedly discarded the weapon into nearby vegetation before fleeing with another party. "Police Eagle attended and located the vehicle a short time later and the pair were arrested," Leathem said. "The firearm was also recovered from the initial scene." A 20-year-old man is due to appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow on charges including unlawfully possessing a firearm and discharging a firearm to intimidate. "Police…...

just now (176+ words) After forcing the New York Jets into a three-and-out to start the second half, the Atlanta Falcons quickly took the lead following a six-yard touchdown run by Bijan Robinson in the third quarter. After forcing the New York Jets into a three-and-out to start the second half, the Atlanta Falcons quickly took the lead following a six-yard touchdown run by Bijan Robinson in the third quarter. Robinson set the score up with a 42-yard reception. This big play flipped the field and allowed Bijan to finish off the eight-play drive and get into the end zone to give Atlanta a 14-7 lead. However, the Jets quickly tied it up on a 52-yard touchdown pass from Tyrod Taylor to Adonai Mitchell. The game is currently tied up at 14 with five minutes left in the third quarter. Check out Robinson's touchdown run below,…...

1+ min ago (441+ words) Enzo Maresca has criticised referee Anthony Taylor for not sending off Arsenal's Piero Hincapie for his elbow to Trevoh Chalobah's face. Chalobah was seen using ice on a cut by his cheekbone at half-time after replays late in the first half showed he had received a rogue elbow to the face from the Ecuadorian centre-back. It came just three minutes after Chelsea went down to ten men when Moises Caicedo had a yellow card for a studs-first challenge on Mikel Merino upgraded to straight red by the VAR. Chelsea had to play the game with ten men after Caicedo's 38th-minute red card but Maresca explained after the game that he believed Arsenal's Hincapie should have been sent off, too, and that the game should have been ten against ten. Maresca was informed after the game that his captain, Reece James,…...

1+ min ago (417+ words) The Ole Miss Rebels are set to elevate defensive coordinator Pete Golding to become the next head coach of the program, according to multiple reports. Golding, a highly-respected assistant coach at the Power Four level, will replace Lane Kiffin as he departs Oxford for the LSU Tigers. Prior to Golding joining Ole Miss in 2023, he served as Alabama's defensive coordinator from 2018-22 under college football icon Nick Saban. In his five seasons leading the Crimson Tide defense, Alabama ranked top-20 in the FBS in scoring defense every year and finished top-10 in either scoring or total defense four times. An Ole Miss source tells ESPN that defensive coordinator Pete Golding is expected to be the school's "permanent" head coach. "It's 100-percent permanent," the source said. Under Golding's leadership in Oxford, the Ole Miss defense is only allowing 333.1 yards offense per game…...

1+ min ago (417+ words) The Ole Miss Rebels are set to elevate defensive coordinator Pete Golding to become the next head coach of the program, according to multiple reports. Golding, a highly-respected assistant coach at the Power Four level, will replace Lane Kiffin as he departs Oxford for the LSU Tigers. Prior to Golding joining Ole Miss in 2023, he served as Alabama's defensive coordinator from 2018-22 under college football icon Nick Saban. In his five seasons leading the Crimson Tide defense, Alabama ranked top-20 in the FBS in scoring defense every year and finished top-10 in either scoring or total defense four times. An Ole Miss source tells ESPN that defensive coordinator Pete Golding is expected to be the school's "permanent" head coach. "It's 100-percent permanent," the source said. Under Golding's leadership in Oxford, the Ole Miss defense is only allowing 333.1 yards offense per game…...

1+ min ago (404+ words) After almost a decade of working in the e-commerce space, Patrick Farmer (he/him) began his career at Android Central as a Deals and Commerce Writer before moving into a new role as AC's eCommerce Editor in 2023. When he's not hunting down the best deals and offering shopping advice for our readers, you'll often find him listening to music, camping out at a brewery, or treating his cat like a human child." We have seen a ton of Black Friday and Cyber Monday Chromebook deals over the past few days, but many folks may be wondering what they can do to maximize their laptop experience before the sales wrap up. Well, you're in luck: a ton of the most essential Chromebook accessories on the market are still seeing outstanding discounts as we approach the end of the sales, and I've…...

1+ min ago (272+ words) Air taxis might be the next big thing but they can't get very big if there's no place for them to land. AutoFlight Aviation Technology is developing a vertiport that's essentially a solar-powered barge that can go where it's needed " water permitting. VTOL air taxis based on a new generation of multi-rotor craft might fulfill the promise of the old helicopter passenger services that emerged in America and Britain in the 1940s and 50s, only to flame out and be reduced to a niche market. Now, AutoFlight is showing off its solution in the form of a self-propelled, solar-powered barge called the Integrated Sea"Air Low-Altitude Economy Solution that can be moved where it is needed on any reasonably sized waterfront. Consisting of a landing pad covered with solar panels and a cabin that doubles as a departure lounge and technical room,…...

1+ min ago (298+ words) Hyderabad: The Vadaanya Foundation, known for supporting talented students from economically weaker backgrounds across the Telugu states, celebrated its 15th anniversary on Sunday in Hyderabad. Since its inception, the organisation has worked with a core belief'that financial hardship should never stand in the way of education for deserving students. Founded 15 years ago, Vadaanya Foundation provides assistance to bright students from Intermediate level to professional courses. The NGO identifies deserving candidates through merit tests and further supports them with coaching in their respective fields, enabling them to secure admissions in top institutions and pursue successful careers. Speaking at the anniversary event, Andhra Pradesh High Court Judge Justice G Ramakrishna Prasad, who participated as the chief guest, said he wished he had been introduced to Vadaanya's impactful work earlier. Highlighting India's role as a global provider of skilled professionals, he cited examples of…...

2+ min ago (349+ words) Our newsroom occasionally reports stories under a byline of "staff." Often, the "staff" byline is used when rewriting basic news briefs that originate from official sources, such as a city press release about a road closure, and which require little or no reporting. At times, this byline is used when a news story includes numerous authors or when the story is formed by aggregating previously reported news from various sources. If outside sources are used, it is noted within the story. Hi, I'm the Brainerd Dispatch. I started working a few days before Christmas in 1881 and became a daily paper two years later. I've gone through a lot of changes over the years, but what has never changed is my commitment to community and to local journalism. I've got an entire team of dedicated people who work night and day…...

2+ min ago (349+ words) Our newsroom occasionally reports stories under a byline of "staff." Often, the "staff" byline is used when rewriting basic news briefs that originate from official sources, such as a city press release about a road closure, and which require little or no reporting. At times, this byline is used when a news story includes numerous authors or when the story is formed by aggregating previously reported news from various sources. If outside sources are used, it is noted within the story. Hi, I'm the Brainerd Dispatch. I started working a few days before Christmas in 1881 and became a daily paper two years later. I've gone through a lot of changes over the years, but what has never changed is my commitment to community and to local journalism. I've got an entire team of dedicated people who work night and day…...