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jiliko ko The NBA Cup’s Colorful Courts Are Horrible TV and Fail Filmmaking 101Brains before bridgesFORESTVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A major storm moving through Northern California on Thursday toppled trees and dropped heavy snow and record rain after damaging homes, killing two people and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands in the Pacific Northwest. Forecasters warned that the risk of flash flooding and rockslides would continue, and scores of flights were canceled at San Francisco's airport. In Washington, more than 320,000 people — most of them in the Seattle area — were still without power as crews worked to clear streets of electrical lines, fallen branches and debris. Utility officials said the outages, which began Tuesday, could last into Saturday. Meanwhile on the East Coast, where rare wildfires have raged, New York and New Jersey welcomed much-needed rain that could ease the fire danger for the rest of the year. The National Weather Service extended a flood watch into Saturday for areas north of San Francisco as the region was inundated by the strongest atmospheric river — a long plume of moisture that forms over an ocean and flows through the sky over land — this season. The system roared ashore Tuesday as a “bomb cyclone,” unleashing fierce winds . Communities in Washington opened warming centers offering free internet and device charging. A number of medical clinics closed because of power outages. “I’ve been here since the mid-’80s. I haven’t seen anything like this,” said Trish Bloor, who serves on the city of Issaquah’s Human Resources Commission, as she surveyed damaged homes. Up to 16 inches (about 41 centimeters) of rain was forecast in southwestern Oregon and California's northern counties through Friday. The Sonoma County Airport, in the wine country north of San Francisco, received 6.92 inches (17.5 centimeters) Wednesday, breaking a record dating to 1998. In nearby Forestville, one person was hurt when a tree fell on a house. Small landslides were reported across the North Bay region, including one on State Route 281 on Wednesday that caused a car crash, according to Marc Chenard, a weather service meteorologist. Rain slowed somewhat, but “persistent heavy rain will enter the picture again by Friday morning,” the weather service's San Francisco office said on the social platform X. “We are not done!” Dangerous flash flooding, rockslides and debris flows were possible, especially where hillsides were loosened by recent wildfires, officials warned. Scott Rowe, a hydrologist with the weather service in Sacramento, said that so far the ground has been able to absorb the rain in California's Butte and Tehama counties, where the Park Fire burned over the summer. “It’s not necessarily how much rain falls; it’s how fast the rain falls,” Rowe said. Northern Mendocino and southern Humboldt counties received between 4 and 8 inches (10 and 20 centimeters) of rain in the last 48 hours, and similar amounts were expected over the next 48 hours, forecasters said. Wind gusts could top 50 mph (80 kph). The storm system, which first hit the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, reached the status of “ bomb cyclone ,” which occurs when a cyclone intensifies rapidly. A winter storm watch was in place for the northern Sierra Nevada above 3,500 feet (1,066 meters), with 15 inches (38 centimeters) of snow possible over two days. Wind gusts could top 75 mph (121 kph) in mountain areas, forecasters said. Sugar Bowl Resort, north of Lake Tahoe near Donner Summit, picked up a foot (30 centimeters) of snow overnight, marketing manager Maggie Eshbaugh said Thursday. She said the resort will welcome skiers and boarders on Friday, the earliest opening date in 20 years. “And then we’re going to get another whopping of another foot or so on Saturday, so this is fantastic,” she said. Another popular resort, Palisades Tahoe, is also opening Friday, five days ahead of schedule, according to its website. The storm already dumped more than a foot of snow along the Cascades in Oregon by Wednesday night, according to the weather service. Forecasters warned of blizzard and whiteout conditions and nearly impossible travel at pass level. Falling trees struck homes and littered roads across western Washington, killing at least two people. A woman in Lynnwood was killed when a large tree fell on a homeless encampment, and another in Bellevue died when a tree fell on a home. More than a dozen schools closed in the Seattle area Wednesday, and some opted to extend the closures through Thursday. In Enumclaw, east of Seattle, residents were cleaning up after their town clocked the highest winds in the state Tuesday night: 74 mph (119 kph). Resident Sophie Keene said the powerful gusts caused transformers to blow out around town. “Things were exploding, like, everywhere,” Keene told the Seattle Times. “Like the transformers over by the park. One blew big, it looked like fireworks just going off.” Ben Gibbard, lead singer of the indie rock bands Death Cab for Cutie and Postal Service, drove from his Seattle neighborhood Thursday morning to the woods of Tiger Mountain for his regular weekday run, but there were too many trees blocking the trail. “We didn’t get hit that hard in the city,” he said. “I just didn’t assume it would be this kind of situation out here. Obviously you feel the most for people who had their homes partially destroyed by this.” In California, there were reports of more than 20,000 power outages on Thursday. Only 50 vehicles per hour were allowed through part of northbound Interstate 5 from 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of Redding to 21 miles (34 kilometers) south of Yreka due to snow, according to California's Department of Transportation. Transportation officials also shut down a two-mile (3.2 kilometer) stretch of the famed Avenue of the Giants, a scenic drive named for its towering coast redwoods, due to flooding. About 150 flights were delayed and another two dozen were canceled early Thursday at San Francisco International Airport after hundreds of delays and dozens of cancelations the previous day, according to tracking service FlightAware. Parched areas of the Northeast got a much-needed shot of precipitation Thursday, providing a bit of respite in a region plagued by wildfires and dwindling water supplies. More than 2 inches (5 centimeters) of rain was expected by Saturday morning in areas north of New York City, with snow mixed in at higher elevations. “Any rainfall is going to be significant at this point,” said Brian Ciemnecki, a weather service meteorologist in New York City, where the first drought warning in 22 years was issued this week. “Is it going to break the drought? No, we’re going to need more rain than that.” Har reported from San Francisco, and Weber from Los Angeles. Associated Press writers Hallie Golden and Gene Johnson in Seattle; Martha Bellisle in Issaquah, Washington; Sarah Brumfield in Washington, D.C.; and Michael Hill in Albany, New York, contributed.

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AP Sports SummaryBrief at 6:22 p.m. ESTGiants' offense explodes in 45-33 win, knocking Colts out of playoff raceJimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100 ATLANTA (AP) — Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died. He was 100 years old and had spent roughly 22 months in hospice care. The Georgia peanut farmer served one turbulent term in the White House before building a reputation as a global humanitarian and champion of democracy. He defeated President Gerald Ford in 1976 promising to restore trust in government but lost to Ronald Reagan four years later amid soaring inflation, gas station lines and the Iran hostage crisis. He and his wife Rosalynn then formed The Carter Center, and he earned a Nobel Peace Prize while making himself the most internationally engaged of former presidents. The Carter Center said he died peacefully Sunday afternoon in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. Jimmy Carter: Many evolutions for a centenarian ‘citizen of the world’ PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — The 39th and longest-lived U.S. president, James Earl Carter Jr., died Sunday at the age of 100. His life ended where it began, in Plains, Georgia. He left and returned to the tiny town many times as he climbed to the nation’s highest office and lost it after four tumultuous years. Carter spent the next 40 years setting new standards for what a former president can do. Carter wrote nearly a decade ago that he found all the phases of his life challenging but also successful and enjoyable. The Democrat's principled but pragmatic approach defied American political labels, especially the idea that one-term presidents are failures. The Latest: Former President Jimmy Carter is dead at age 100 Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. The 39th president of the United States was a Georgia peanut farmer who sought to restore trust in government when he assumed the presidency in 1977 and then built a reputation for tireless work as a humanitarian. He earned a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. He died Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care, at his home in Plains, Georgia. Carter was sworn in as president on Jan. 20, 1977, after defeating President Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 general election. He left office on Jan. 20, 1981, following his 1980 general election loss to Ronald Reagan. Jet crash disaster in South Korea marks another setback for Boeing WASHINGTON (AP) — A machinists strike. Another safety problem involving its troubled top-selling airliner. A plunging stock price. 2024 was already a dispiriting year for Boeing, the American aviation giant. But when one of the company’s jets crash-landed in South Korea on Sunday, killing all but two of the 181 people on board, it brought to a close an especially unfortunate year for Boeing. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and aviation experts were quick to distinguish Sunday’s incident from the company’s earlier safety problems. Alan Price, an airline consultant, said it would be inappropriate to link the incident Sunday to two fatal crashes involving Boeing’s troubled 737 Max jetliner in 2018 and 2019. South Korean authorities seek warrant to detain impeached President Yoon in martial law probe SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean law enforcement officials have requested a court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate whether his short-lived martial law decree this month amounted to rebellion. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials, which is leading a joint investigation with police and military authorities into the power grab that lasted only a few hours, confirmed it requested the warrant on Monday. Investigators plan to question Yoon on charges of abuse of authority and orchestrating a rebellion. Tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi kill 2 and injure 6 as severe weather system moves east HOUSTON (AP) — A strong storm system is threatening to whip up tornadoes in parts of the U.S. Southeast, a day after severe weather claimed at least two lives as twisters touched down in Texas and Mississippi. Strong storms moving eastward Sunday are expected to continue producing gusty, damaging winds, hail and tornadoes through Sunday. That is according to National Weather Service meteorologist Frank Pereira. So far, the line of severe weather has led to about 40 tornado reports from southeastern Texas to Alabama, Pereira said, but those reports remain unconfirmed until surveys of damage are completed. Israeli hospital says Netanyahu has undergone successful prostate surgery TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An Israeli hospital says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has undergone successful prostate surgery. Jerusalem’s Hadassah Medical Center said his prostate was removed late Sunday and that he was recovering. Netanyahu’s office had said Justice Minister Yariv Levin, a close ally, would serve as acting prime minister during the procedure. Doctors ordered the operation after detecting an infection last week. Netanyahu is expected to remain hospitalized for several days. With so much at stake, Netanyahu’s health in wartime is a concern for both Israelis and the wider world. Syria's de facto leader says it could take up to 4 years to hold elections BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s de facto leader has said it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans on dissolving his Islamist group that led the country’s insurgency at an anticipated national dialogue summit for the country. Ahmad al-Sharaa, who leads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group leading the new authority in Syria, made the remarks in an interview Sunday. That's according to the Saudi television network Al-Arabiyya. It comes almost a month after a lightning insurgency led by HTS overthrew President Bashar Assad’s decades-long rule, ending the country’s uprising-turned civil war that started back in 2011. A fourth infant dies of the winter cold in Gaza as families share blankets in seaside tents DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A fourth infant has died of hypothermia in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians displaced by nearly 15 months of war are huddled in tents along the rainy, windswept coast as winter arrives. The baby's father says the 20-day-old child was found with his head as “cold as ice” Sunday morning in their tent. The baby’s twin brother was moved to the intensive care unit of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. Their father says the twins were born one month premature and spent just a day in hospital, which like other Gaza health centers has been overwhelmed and only partially functions. 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An investigation has been launched into the disappearance of an Israeli-Moldovan dual citizen who lives in the United Arab Emirates and has been missing since Thursday, the Israeli prime minister's office said on Saturday. It said in a statement that authorities in the Gulf country had opened the investigation based on information that the man's disappearance was related to "a terrorist incident", without providing further details. The missing man was identified as Zvi Kogan, a representative in the UAE of Chabad, an Orthodox Jewish group that has chapters around the world and seeks to build links with non-affiliated and secular Jews or other sects of Judaism. The UAE's state news agency later said the interior ministry was searching for the missing man and investigating his disappearance, without mentioning his Israeli citizenship. Chabad UAE declined to comment. The group's branch in the UAE supports thousands of Jewish visitors and residents in the country, providing religious and social services to Jewish people across the Gulf region, according to its website. The UAE became the most prominent Arab state in 30 years to establish formal ties with Israel under a U.S.-brokered agreement in 2020, dubbed the Abraham Accords. It has maintained the relationship during the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. Read 3 articles and stand to win rewards Spin the wheel now

We’re officially one week out from the Super Bowl of shopping — but it’s already game time for scoring the best deals. During Amazon’s massive early Black Friday sale , several of stars’ favorite skincare solutions are on major markdown — including TruSkin’s gift-ready Face Serum Trio ( $45 $29). The value set includes the brand’s Vitamin C Facial Serum , which Kyle Richards once shouted in an Amazon Live. TruSkin Face Serum Trio The “RHOBH” mainstay called the popular skincare ingredient a “miracle” and raved she can “see a difference” after using it, per Prevention . Alexandra Daddario’s also among TruSkin’s famous fans, as she applied the same serum in a Vogue “Beauty Secrets” video breaking down her routine. And “Descendants” star Kylie Cantrall’s such a fan, she partnered with the brand on her own skincare set in 2023. The on-sale bundle also features the brand’s retinol- and hyaluronic acid-packed serums, both of which have hundreds of five-star reviews on Amazon. (The brand recommends working the vitamin C and hyaluronic acid serums into your daily skincare routine, while saving the retinol for two or three times a week.) The full trio’s equally top-rated, having earned a 4.5-star average out of a whopping 2,149 reviews (and counting). “Keeps my skin feeling soft and moisturized,” one satisfied shopper raved, while another simply declared them “amazing products.” Whether you’re shopping for yourself or treating a loved one to a new skincare routine this holiday season, be sure to click “add to cart” quick to lock in the best prices. (Plus, for more great deals across the internet, check out our guide to the very best early Black Friday sales .) Black Friday FAQs for savvy shoppers Turkey Day this year falls on Thursday, November 28 , 2024. Get ready to feast to fuel your shopping marathon! The biggest sales of the year kick off on Friday, November 29 , 2024. Shoppers have just 26 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas for a shortened holiday shopping period — so plan wisely. We only highlight deals we think are worth it. Particularly for hot items that are at high sell-out risk, we recommend shopping early and taking advantage of pre-Thanksgiving discounts on big-ticket gifts like the cult favorite Dyson Airwrap , Kim Kardashian’s Beats , celeb-loved Ugg boots and more. Most stores and retailers now offer both in-store and online Black Friday sales, with matching discounts for those that want to shop IRL or virtually. Despite being a great day for the economy, Black Friday still symbolizes the dark side of American consumerism, drawing memories of violent crowds competing for limited merchandise. However, with the advent of internet shopping, retailers and e-tailers continue to see record-breaking sales without the morbid mob mentality kicking off the holiday shopping season. Monday, December 2 , 2024 will be all about online shopping at retailers across the internet drop prices for Cyber Monday. It depends! Some, though not all, retailers approach Black Friday and Cyber Monday differently, offering discounts on varying brands and products over the post-Thanksgiving weekend. Some stores use Cyber Monday as an opportunity to drop further discounts on on-sale items. But beware: if you wait for Cyber Monday to make your purchases, you do risk the chance of products selling out. Right here, at Page Six ! If you’re in the market for celebrity-worthy styles on a budget, luxury beauty and skincare for less, or gifts so good you’ll want to keep them for yourself, check out our expert-curated Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for the best of the best. Why Trust Page Six Style Shopping This article was written by Hannah Southwick , Commerce Writer/Reporter for Page Six Style. Hannah spies deals on actually affordable celebrity-worn styles , puts Hollywood’s favorite labels to the test and finds the beauty products that keep stars red carpet-ready. She consults stylists and industry pros — including celebs themselves — for firsthand product recommendations, trend predictions and more. In addition to writing for Page Six since 2020, her work has been featured in USA Today and Parade.SANTA FE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 12, 2024-- The Water, Access, Treatment and Reuse (WATR) Alliance, a newly formed nonprofit organization, today announced its official launch. Headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, WATR Alliance is dedicated to advocating for innovative and sustainable water management practices at the city, state and federal levels throughout the Southwest and in Texas. With a focus on fostering economic growth, social equity, and ecological sustainability, the alliance aims to unite diverse stakeholders in reshaping water reuse and policy. “The Southwest’s unique water challenges demand collaborative solutions—ones that integrate technology, policy and community engagement,” said Jennifer Bradfute, Executive Director of WATR Alliance. WATR will immediately focus on some initiatives in New Mexico during the upcoming 2025 legislative session. “We may not be the loudest voice this session, but we are committed to building the most robust and inclusive membership. What truly matters to us is that our advocacy resonates across many sectors—bringing together diverse perspectives to align on a shared path forward. The establishment of the WATR Alliance is meant to fill a crucial gap by approaching water management from a comprehensive H2O molecule standpoint—considering all aspects of water's journey and impact. This perspective brings together sectors that range from agricultural, local municipalities and acequias to the energy industry, environmental groups and indigenous communities. The shared goal is the preservation of water resources and the maximization of reuse opportunities to support water reuse throughout the Southwest and the communities that have come to rely on water for their economic and social well-being. “The launch of this alliance embodies our shared vision for a sustainable water future,” said Kelly Bennett, Chair of the WATR Alliance Board of Directors and CEO of B3 Insights. “There is an incredible opportunity to augment water supply in this arid region. By harnessing the collective expertise and commitment of a diverse group of stakeholders, we can create a unified framework and amplify our voice to drive improved water access, treatment, and reuse that benefits the Southwestern region of the United States and Texas.” Key initiatives of WATR Alliance include: “The WATR Alliance is about uniting people through the shared resource of water,” said Michael Dyson, Treasurer of the WATR Alliance Board of Directors and CEO at Infinity Water Solutions. “For too long, we have passed judgment based on the origin of water, rather than its fitness for an intended use. All water, regardless of its source, holds immense value for industry and has even greater potential for the broader community, particularly in water-stressed areas. Our region’s water supply, much like its natural resources, is abundant and represents a vital opportunity for economic diversification if we’re willing to embrace water in a circular framework.” The WATR Alliance invites community members, policymakers, and organizations interested in sustainable water practices to join this transformative movement. Through proactive collaboration, the Alliance seeks to drive meaningful change that ensures economic resilience, environmental health, and social progress throughout the Southwest and beyond. About WATR Alliance The Water, Access, Treatment, and Reuse (WATR) Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reshaping water management through advocacy, partnerships, and innovation. With a commitment to sustainable practices, WATR Alliance promotes access, advanced treatment solutions, and the reuse of water resources, aligning with principles of economic development and ecological stewardship. 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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle are inactive for Sunday's matchup against the host Cleveland Browns. Tagovailoa was limited all week due to a hip injury and was downgraded to doubtful on Saturday afternoon. Waddle, in turn, was questionable to play versus the Browns after being limited in practice on Thursday and Friday. Tyler Huntley is expected to start under center for the Dolphins (7-8), who are fighting to stay in playoff contention and need a win against the Browns (3-12) to stay in the mix. Huntley, 26, has started three games this season for the Dolphins while Tagovailoa was out before suffering a shoulder injury. Huntley was 39 of 66 (59.1 percent) for 377 yards, one TD and one pick. He also ran 16 times for 67 yards and a score. Tagovailoa already has missed four games this season because of a concussion while starting the other 11. He is 291 of 399 (league-best 72.9 percent) for 2,867 yards, 19 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Waddle, 26, has 54 catches this season for 700 yards and two touchdowns. In addition to Tagovailoa and Waddle, linebackers Anthony Walker and Mohamed Kamara, cornerback Nik Needham, offensive lineman Andrew Meyer and wide receiver Erik Ezukanma are inactive for Sunday's game. For Cleveland, Jameis Winston will serve as the emergency third quarterback. Wide receiver Cedric Tillman, cornerback Chigozie Anusiem, defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo and tight end David Njoku also are inactive for the Browns. --Field Level MediaHundreds of Titles Added To Xbox App For PC - ChannelNews

The renewable revolution runs on lithium. The metal is a key component in the batteries that power electric vehicles and store energy to stabilize electric grids as the makeup of global energy mixes increasingly relies on variable energy sources like wind and solar power. But while lithium has, in many ways, become synonymous with “clean energy” extraction of the metal is associated with a , not to mention sticky geopolitics. For these overlapping reasons, researchers have been looking into ways to move away from lithium, and a group of scientists at UNSW Sydney may have just made a major breakthrough. Their experimental battery model uses protons instead of lithium, using a novel organic material called tetraamino-benzoquinone (TABQ). The material facilitates the rapid movement of protons, which power the battery. “The battery offers quick energy storage, extended cycle life, and efficient operation even in sub-zero temperatures,” Interesting Engineering . “This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize energy storage, particularly for applications such as grid-scale storage and electric vehicles,” the article continues. If these batteries could be employed at a commercial scale, it could have sweeping benefits for clean energy supply chains as well as for the communities and ecosystems where lithium is produced. Currently, lithium production is all-but monopolized by China, creating major risks for the global economy on top of localized risks associated with its extraction. “China controls the vast majority of refining capacity for rare earth and lithium, which is used for ma king batteries. China needs these minerals to feed its expanding new energy vehicle (NEV) sector,” says Beatrix Keim, director of Germany-based Center Automotive Research. Lithium extraction is typically extremely water-intensive, which poses a major problem in the desert environments where it is frequently found. According to a 2018 report from WIRED magazine, extracting a single ton of lithium requires approximately . This kind of demand poses a direct threat to other water users in places such as South America’s so-called ‘lithium triangle,’ which overlaps with the Atacama, the world’s driest desert. What’s more, lithium extraction through the use of brine ponds – a common method – poses a further potential threat of contaminating existing, precious freshwater reserves. Water concerns are not the only environmental issue associated with lithium production. The chemicals involved in the metal’s extraction are extremely toxic. "The release of such chemicals through leeching [sic], spills or air emissions can harm communities, ecosystems and food production," a report from international environment activism group Friends of the Earth reports. "Moreover, lithium extraction inevitably harms the soil and also causes air contamination." Due to these issues, the expansion of lithium extraction in the salt flats of Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile is a . Innovating away from the use of lithium in clean energy supply chains and manufacturing could be a critical solution to these issues, as well as larger market threats. Currently, the world is largely reliant on China for its lithium, posing serious problems for a free market as well as national security for any nation that is not in Beijing’s good graces. Already, China has been of overproducing lithium to flood the market and shut out any would-be competitors, giving them undue control over pricing and supply. The United States sees this as a major threat to national security, but its policies have to correct the issue. China has already moved to limit exports of certain rare earth minerals to the United States, and they are likely to double down on similar policies under the impending Trump presidential term. Diversifying supply chains away from Chinese monopoly is therefore more important and urgent than ever. While policy remains a murky area, scientific breakthroughs in non-lithium battery technologies could be our saving grace. By Haley Zaremba for Oilprice.com

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Aaron Rodgers went to the bench after an interception, one that preceded the first unnecessary roughness penalty of his career. He sat down, then he laughed. Record scratch. Freeze frame. “You’re probably wondering how I ended up in this situation.” The ref laughs as he calls a personal foul on Aaron Rodgers for a late hit. pic.twitter.com/eJ1GDzPzD1 — Rate the Refs App (@Rate_the_Refs) December 29, 2024 It’s Week 17 and the Jets lost again, a stinker of the highest order. Rodgers’ pick and late hit was one of many lowlights in a game that would get much, much worse from there. A 12-0 deficit turned into 19-0, then 26-0, then 33-0, then 40-0 — and then Rodgers, according to Rodgers, told interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich that it might be time to for him to give way to backup Tyrod Taylor, who led the Jets on two scoring drives to close out the game. Final score: 40-14. The Jets’ record is 4-12, their season reaching a level of futility that seemed unfathomable when the year began. Imagine saying that Rodgers would play all 17 games — he’s expected to start again next week — and that the Jets would be sitting here on Dec. 29, on the verge of a full-scale teardown, wondering how it all went so wrong. Advertisement “I mean, it’s kind of like the season, it just got away from us,” Rodgers said, staring at the likelihood that next week’s season finale will be his last game in a Jets uniform — and possibly his last in the NFL. “Too many games got away from us. We were moving the ball and then we just hit a wall and that’s kind of been the season.” So how did the Jets, and Rodgers, get here? Well, through a series of poor offseason decisions by general manager Joe Douglas, a rash of reactive decisions from owner Woody Johnson — namely firing Robert Saleh after Week 5 — and a team that by the end of the year has not appeared to care about much, other than getting to the finish line. Sunday’s effort might have been the worst of the season, from start to finish, a game that saw the Jets penalized 16 times for 120 yards, turn the ball over three times (twice on Rodgers interceptions, once on a lost Garrett Wilson fumble) and fall flat on their face, over and over again, in the same way they have most weeks since Ulbrich took over for Saleh. “I was at peace with everything last week. It finally took me last week to be like: It is what it is,” cornerback D.J. Reed said. “But the frustration just creeped in. Even though we’ve got a bad record we’ve still gotta go out there and put stuff on tape that’s good. The fact that we’re not is very frustrating. Going out like that is unacceptable. It’s the NFL. Every game is supposed to be competitive. To be down 40-0, that s—‘s embarrassing, point blank, period.” Added Wilson: “I always feel like we go out there, the vibe feels right, we’re ready to play. Then we get our ass kicked.” Cornerback Sauce Gardner pointed out that the last Bills game — a 23-20 loss in Week 6 — was close. “So if you ask me, that means it’s the end of the season. Obviously we’re not going to playoffs. Some people might be checked out. That’s just me going off speculation ... we can’t be playing as a team. We’re probably just individuals because last year and the year before we had a roster that wasn’t as talented as this roster, but we found ways to beat the Bills. What’s stopping that now?” Advertisement There are plenty of problems for the Jets to confront, and it will be on a new general manager and a new head coach to figure out how to fix them. But it’s undeniable that the Rodgers marriage has been an unmitigated disaster. In recent weeks, it’s as if the future Hall of Famer has been trolling Johnson, like he wants the Jets owner to release him at the end of the season. On Tuesday last week, Rodgers cracked a joke about the idea of Johnson’s teenage son, Brick, being the one to release him. The next day, Rodgers told reporters he believes there’s a nonzero chance he’s released promptly after the season — and he didn’t sound too upset at the prospect. Lately, Rodgers has seemed more concerned with throwing for his 500th career touchdown pass, and he’s desperately tried to make sure wide receiver Davante Adams, his longtime close friend, is the one to catch it. That’s impacted his already tenuous relationship with Wilson. A few weeks ago, The Athletic reported that Wilson was unhappy with the direction of the Jets. On Sunday, an NFL Network report suggested that the disintegration of the Wilson-Rodgers relationship started during training camp when they got into a heated, animated discussion during a practice that made waves on social media (the two downplayed it afterward). It’s only gotten worse since Adams arrived via trade on Oct. 15. Now, per NFL Network, Wilson might not want to return to the Jets if Rodgers is still around. If the Jets are choosing between Rodgers and Wilson, the correct choice is obvious: The 24-year-old star receiver, putting the finishing touches on his third straight 1,000-yard season, not the 41-year-old quarterback coming off one of his worst-ever games (12 of 18, 112 yards, zero touchdowns, two interceptions) and the circus that follows him. Advertisement Ulbrich didn’t have much to say about Rodgers’ performance on Sunday. “I got to look at the tape honestly,” Ulbrich said. “I didn’t get to see a whole lot of the offense.” It’s not hard to figure out which of the Jets’ two veteran quarterbacks Wilson prefers. In last week’s loss to the Rams, Rodgers got the Jets into the red zone early in the fourth quarter and on fourth down forced a fade to Adams rather than targeting Wilson, who was open elsewhere (the pass was broken up). Wilson only had three targets in that game until late in the fourth quarter. After that game, Wilson was asked about his lack of involvement. His answer: “I’d like to be involved, love to make an impact on the game, but people see it differently.” It was a clear shot at Rodgers. A few days later, Rodgers said he and Wilson hadn’t spoken about the wide receiver’s frustration in weeks — and he didn’t seem particularly interested in delving into their relationship. On Sunday, it took Rodgers exiting the game for Wilson to finally get targets in the red zone. Taylor looked Wilson’s way promptly after getting the offense into the red zone against Bills backups, and Wilson hauled it in for an impressive touchdown catch. It was Wilson’s first target in the red zone since Week 14. The Jets scored on Taylor’s next drive too. Taylor completed 11 of 14 passes for 83 yards and two touchdowns. “We knew how it was going to go when he gets out there,” Wilson said of Taylor. “At the end of the day, we’re all pros. When you say that word, he’s someone that exemplifies that more than anyone. When he gets out there and gets his opportunity, he’s going to take advantage.” If the assumption is that Rodgers won’t be returning to the Jets in 2025, as of now Taylor is the leading candidate to be their starting quarterback in 2025. The 35-year-old is under contract for another season, and he offers a different flavor than Rodgers with his mobility and willingness to take shots down the field, though he has been injury-prone throughout his career. Advertisement But if starting Taylor (or someone else) is what it takes to keep Wilson around, then that is what should happen. The Rodgers experiment failed. The Wilson experiment is still ongoing, and he at least sounds like someone who can see a future in which he’s still a Jet and things are better than they are now. There are a lot of factors to consider — Wilson is eligible for a contract extension for the first time this offseason, and the Jets still need to hire a head coach and GM — but he’s the sort of player to build around. Rodgers, at this point, is not. “It’s frustrating,” Wilson said of the Jets’ season, “but it’s going to make those good times coming down the road that much more enjoyable because we went through things like this.” (Photo: Timothy T. Ludwig / Getty Images)Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 8, 2024

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