The Lasting Legacy of Jimmy Carter, Dead at 100Russian leader Vladimir Putin has called Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for the second time in two days to continue discussions about the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane. Source: Kremlin-aligned Russian news agency RIA Novosti , citing Putin's press secretary Dmitry Peskov; Azerbaijani president's press service Details: Peskov stated that Putin and Aliyev held a phone conversation on Sunday, 29 December, continuing their discussions about issues related to the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash. The Azerbaijani president's press service confirmed that it was Putin who initiated the call to Aliyev. Quote from Azerbaijani president's press service: "During the phone conversation, the heads of state continued discussions on issues related to the crash of the passenger plane of the Closed Joint-Stock Company Azerbaijan Hava Yollari." Background: Support UP or become our patron !LMD Egypt is set to launch the New Zayed project in the expansions of Sheikh Zayed City, west Cairo, in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, says the company’s CEO Amr Sultan. Sultan told Daily News Egypt that the project, located on 150 feddans in front of Sphinx International Airport, will include residential and hotel units, along with a recreational, commercial, and administrative area. The project is expected to have investments reaching EGP 10bn, with anticipated sales of EGP 15bn. Founded in 2007 by Egyptian businessman Ahmed Sabour, LMD manages a diverse portfolio of 23 projects across four countries, including Egypt, the UAE, Greece, and Spain. Strategic projects such as Stei8ht, which is making significant progress in implementation, and One Ninety, which is still under construction, stand out. Additionally, the concrete works for the first and second phases of the Zoya project on the North Coast are expected to be completed by the end of 2024, while the 3’Sixty project on Bin Zayed Axis, New Cairo, is making steady progress. Sultan noted that the company’s projects include more than 24,300 residential units and 1,330 hotel rooms, along with a built-up area of 5.5 million square meters for residential projects and 2.7 million square meters for commercial projects, reflecting the diversity of the company’s portfolio. In Egypt, the company is executing several major projects, including Stei8ht, One Ninety, and 3’Sixty in New Cairo. Sultan also expects the concrete works for the first and second phases of the Zoya project on the North Coast to be completed by the end of 2024. In the UAE, the company has completed major projects including Continental Tower and Marina Living in Dubai Marina, along with Rukan in Dubai Land and three projects in Al Jaddaf and Riverfront: Boutique 23, Boutique 12, and La Boutique. The company is also continuing the development of The Pier Residence in Dubai Maritime City. In Europe, the company has completed all of its projects in Spain, while development continues in Greece after the delivery of several projects there, reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainable expansion and delivering world-class projects. Regarding the hospitality sector, Sultan disclosed that hospitality is a key part of the company’s vision for growth and expansion in Egypt. Currently, LMD owns 1,330 hotel rooms and 1,800 fully-equipped hotel apartments through partnerships with global brands such as W in the W Residences project, as well as collaborations with Autograph Collection and Tribute Portfolio to deliver innovative hotel projects in the Zoya hotel on the North Coast. Additionally, the More Serviced Residences project in New Cairo includes hotel apartments with green spaces, restaurants, and water areas. The CEO revealed that the company is in the process of negotiating with major Egyptian banks to arrange a large financing package aimed at accelerating the construction pace of its projects. These agreements are expected to be officially announced at the beginning of next year, although the target financing amount has not been disclosed. Sultan also mentioned that the company secured bank financing of EGP 2.8bn last month from a banking consortium led by Banque Misr. This financing will support part of the investment cost for the Stei8ht integrated residential project in New Cairo, with an estimated investment cost of around EGP 15bn. “We aspire to become a global brand in real estate development. Our vision includes delivering innovative projects based on sustainable design, and smart technology, and promoting arts and culture. We plan to expand into global markets while focusing on strengthening our presence in local markets to remain at the forefront of companies shaping the future of real estate,” Sultan concluded.Jake Evans scores for the career-high 5th consecutive game, surging Canadiens beat Lightning 5-2

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Tom Brady, the legendary NFL quarterback, has had a storied career that's been a joy for New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans. However, his transition to broadcasting hasn't been as smooth , much to the delight of those who've been on the receiving end of his seven Super Bowl victories. During the pregame FOX NFL coverage of the Minnesota Vikings versus Green Bay Packers game, Brady had a momentary lapse in memory about the teams Green Bay had lost to this season. This led to an awkward moment on live TV and another round of online mockery. FOX's Tom Brady gamble at risk of backfiring as 'A team' panel slammed NFL RedZone faces ultimate decision on future after Scott Hanson apology Brady was discussing the Packers' season with his co-host Kevin Burkhardt, highlighting their four losses and the significance of the upcoming game. "It's [the NFC North matchup] a big road challenge. They've got four losses, Green Bay does. Two of them to the Lions. They're a good team. The Eagles, they lost to them, they're a good team," Brady said. But when he tried to recall the Packers' fourth loss, he stumbled. "And they lost to the, uh, what'd they lose to the other one? Anyway, they've got a big opportunity today to go on the road and really a litmus test for what they're going to face in two weeks. Can't wait to watch," he concluded. His uncertainty provided ample fodder for internet critics of FOX's lead NFL analyst, who inked a 10-year, $375 million contract for the role. Green Bay's other defeat was against the Vikings in Week 4, a fact that was noticeably absent from someone who was supposed to be previewing the matchup. Social media users were quick to point out Brady's error, with reactions ranging from humorous to harsh. DON'T MISS: Andy Reid makes tough Chiefs decision with big Joe Burrow implications Terry Bradshaw secured Fox NFL role after simple gesture won over producer Andy Reid leaves Michael Vick reeling with FOX NFL Sunday message One fan simply posted, "Please make Greg Olsen the #1 guy again." Others found humor in Brady appearing fallible after such a successful NFL career. "As a Dolphins fan and someone who grew up with him dominating my existence in the NFL, it gives me just a bit of comfort to know he is not perfect or good at everything," one user on X commented. "Tom Brady was an exceptional football player. Undoubtedly the best of his generation. With the pleasantries aside, he is a truly TERRIBLE announcer, and he should retire before he completely ruins his legacy," another fan expressed. Even Burkhardt didn't avoid the backlash, with another adding, "This is honestly as much on Kevin Burkhardt as it is on Tom Brady. Burkhardt should have instantly remembered that too." Brady's move to broadcasting has been under scrutiny several times this season, but he's also had several moments that have impressed fans with his understanding of the game. He received praise for his IQ during a precise touchdown call during the Steelers-Eagles game in Week 15 and was commended during his in-studio appearance with his Fox colleagues.Family of Hamas hostage Edan Alexander celebrates his 21st birthday in NYC's Central Park

Manchester City, Arsenal, and now Tottenham. The list of top Premier League teams beaten at Bournemouth this season is growing. Dean Huijsen took advantage of Tottenham’s weakness at set pieces to head home a 17th-minute winner in Bournemouth’s 1-0 victory on Thursday. After the game, some Spurs fans appeared to vent their frustration at manager Ange Postecoglou when he went over to the away contingent following his team's insipid display. “They are pretty disappointed, rightly so, and I got some pretty direct feedback as to how we are going,” the Australian coach said, “and that's fair enough.” Bournemouth climbed to ninth — a point and a place above Tottenham in the standings — and underlined its penchant for surprising high-profile visitors to Vitality Stadium. Man City’s remarkable four-game losing run in the Premier League started with a 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth, while fellow title contender Arsenal’s first loss of the season also came at the Vitality, 2-0 on Oct. 19. This was Spurs' sixth defeat of the campaign. They now have as many wins as losses, highlighting the inconsistency blighting their season, and their seven away results so far make remarkable reading: aside from a 3-0 win at Manchester United and a 4-0 thrashing of Man City, Tottenham has lost four and drawn the other at relegation candidate Leicester. “We've got to get out of this space we're in at the moment where we're just not able to get a real grip on our season,” Postecoglou said. An inability to defend set plays continues to hurt Postecoglou’s team. A week after Roma scored twice from them in a 2-2 draw in the Europa League, Huijsen roamed free in the area at a corner and headed home unmarked. Postecoglou said in May said he “wasn’t interested” about his side’s fallibility while defending set pieces, and said after losing 1-0 to Arsenal in September — after a goal from Gabriel at a corner — that “it’s my burden to carry and I’m happy to do that.” “We started well and conceded a really poor goal," Postecoglou said after the Bournemouth game. “It’s a difficult place to come when giving the opposition the opportunity to play in the manner they want.” IWOBI DOUBLE Alex Iwobi scored goals early and late in the game to lead Fulham to a 3-1 win over Brighton. The Nigeria winger intercepted a stray pass out from the back by Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen and slotted into an unguarded net for the opener in the fourth minute and curled home Fulham’s clinching goal in the 87th. Carlos Baleba equalized for Brighton in the 56th before Brighton midfielder Matt O’Riley – a former Fulham academy player – deflected the ball into his own net from a corner to put the home side back in front. Fulham climbed to sixth in the standings, a point and a place behind Brighton. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerMark Goldbridge is eager for Manchester United to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha, who gave the Red Devils a torrid time on Boxing Day. The Brazilian forward is enjoying a stellar season, which has seen him bag 10 goals and four assists in 19 games across competitions. Cunha, 25, opened the scoring at Molineux with a goal straight from a corner which left Andre Onana dumbfounded. He then set Hwang Hee-chan up at the death as Wolves beat United 2-0 to pile the pressure on their new head coach, Ruben Amorim . It was perhaps an audition for Cunha against a club desperate for more firepower and creativity in attack. Marcus Rashford looks increasingly likely to leave Old Trafford . At the same time, Bruno Fernandes was sent off against Wolves, and Alejandro Garnacho struggled to impress on the left of Amorim's three-man attack. Goldbridge Wants Matheus Cunha at Man United Goldbridge watched United stumble against Wolves and Cunha was the star of the show. He not only grabbed a goal and assist but also ran the visitors ragged with his quick feet and instinctive movement on the counter-attack. The YouTuber wishes he was a Red Devil, posting on X: Cunha would (be) absolutely amazing for United Matheus Cunha vs Manchester United Goals 1 Assists 1 Shots On Target 2 Dribble Attempts (Successful) 6 (4) Touches 93 Accurate Passes 50/58 (86%) Key Passes 1 Crosses (Accurate) 2 (1) Long Balls (Accurate) 6 (4) Big Chances Created 1 Ground Duels (Won) 22 (13) Aerial Duels (Won) 1 (1) Amorim has reportedly requested Manchester United swoop for Cunha in the January transfer window. Interestingly, the Portuguese coach was seen speaking to the Wolves forward after his side's loss to Vitor Perreria's men. Cunha's versatility could be a massive benefit for the Red Devils, who head into January sitting 14th in the Premier League table. They are anticipated to be active in next month's window with a left-back and a midfielder on their radar . Arsenal could be United's main competition for the ex-Atletico Madrid man. The 26-year-old has just over two years left on his contract, and Wolves may be under no pressure to sell, but he recently liked a social media post saying 'Manchester United soon'. However, speculation continues to grow over Rashford, who said he was 'ready for a new challenge' after Amorim dropped him for a 2-1 win against Manchester City in the Manchester Derby (December 15). He's been absent from the squad since his interview. Wolves reportedly have no plans to part ways with the 26-year-old next month. 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