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— BIRTH NAME: James Earl Carter, Jr. — BORN: Oct. 1, 1924, at the Wise Clinic in Plains, Georgia, the first U.S. president born in a hospital. He would become the first president to live for an entire century . — EDUCATION: Plains High School, Plains, Georgia, 1939-1941; Georgia Southwestern College, Americus, Georgia, 1941-1942; Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, 1942-1943; U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, 1943-1946 (class of 1947); Union College, Schenectady, New York, 1952-1953. — PRESIDENCY: Sworn-in as 39th president of the United States at the age of 52 years, 3 months and 20 days on Jan. 20, 1977, after defeating President Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 general election. Left office on Jan. 20, 1981, following 1980 general election loss to Ronald Reagan. — POST-PRESIDENCY: Launched The Carter Center in 1982. Began volunteering at Habitat for Humanity in 1984. Awarded Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Taught for 37 years at Emory University, where he was granted tenure in 2019, at age 94. — OTHER ELECTED OFFICES: Georgia state senator, 1963-1967; Georgia governor, 1971-1975. — OTHER OCCUPATIONS: Served in U.S. Navy, achieved rank of lieutenant, 1946-53; Farmer, warehouseman, Plains, Georgia, 1953-77. — FAMILY: Wife, Rosalynn Smith Carter , married July 7, 1946 until her death Nov. 19, 2023. They had three sons, John William (Jack), James Earl III (Chip), Donnel Jeffrey (Jeff); a daughter, Amy Lynn; and 11 living grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Source: Jimmy Carter Library & MuseumLONDON — Pooches in pullovers paraded past Buckingham Palace on Saturday for a gathering of dogs in Christmas sweaters to raise funds for rescue charities. People and dogs take part in the Rescue Dogs of London and Friends Christmas Jumper Parade on Saturday outside Buckingham Palace in central London. About 130 pets, and their owners, walked Saturday from St. James's Park and along the Mall, the wide boulevard that leads to the royal palace as part of the Christmas Jumper Parade. Flossie the dog barks Saturday during the Rescue Dogs of London and Friends Christmas Jumper Parade in central London. Prizes were awarded for best-dressed pets, with contenders including canine Santas, puppy elves and a French bulldog dressed in a red beret and pink jacket adorned with red bows. People and dogs take part in the Rescue Dogs of London and Friends Christmas Jumper Parade on Saturday in central London. The event was organized by Rescue Dogs of London and Friends to raise money for charities that rehome dogs from overseas. People take part in the Rescue Dogs of London and Friends Christmas Jumper Parade on Saturday in central London. Christmas sweater animal parades have become something of an annual tradition in London. People and dogs take part in the Rescue Dogs of London and Friends Christmas Jumper Parade on Saturday outside Buckingham Palace in central London. There are more to come this year, including an event for corgis — the late Queen Elizabeth II's favorite breed — on Dec. 7 and the dachshund-friendly Hyde Park Sausage Walk on Dec 15. People are also reading... 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From the earth, for the earth: Why plant-based eating is here to stay Most popular dog breeds in the US and the states where they're #1 Most popular dog breeds in the US and the states where they're #1 From bags of kibble in the grocery store to modern home sizes, things are getting smaller—and evidently, Americans are starting to look for furry friends that match. Small breeds like terriers and toys have largely dethroned the retrievers that once dominated the most popular breed rankings. This is a continuation of a trend that began in 2022 when the Labrador retriever lost its 31-year-long streak as #1 to the French bulldog, according to the American Kennel Club. This shift may be partially attributable to the rising costs of pet products and veterinary care since smaller dogs are more economical for tighter budgets. Moreover, as remote work and nomadic living become increasingly more common, smaller dogs may appeal to those looking for pets that require less space and are easier to transport. In fact, only two sporting dog breeds are the most popular in any American state—and neither is a Labrador retriever. The most popular dog overall represents 4% of all dogs in the country—constituting over 2.3 million out of 58 million households with dogs. Ollie used data from U.S. News & World Report to further explore which dog breeds are the most popular in which states and what factors may drive residents' preferences. Chihuahua Named after the northern Mexican state from which it originates, the Chihuahua is the smallest dog breed and one of the oldest, with a lineage that dates as far back as the ninth century. Today, the breed makes up a remarkable 4% of all dogs in the United States and is the most popular overall in 21 states. It ranks within the top five most common breeds in 42 states in total. Requiring just 200 to 250 calories per day but boasting a lifespan of 14 to 16 years, the Chihuahua offers owners low-cost longevity and is known for its adaptability and amusing personality. French bulldog The French bulldog is a compact companion known for being friendly yet quiet, making it suitable for a range of lifestyles and homes. The breed has roots in the English bulldog, which was bred to a smaller size to accompany its working English owners, many of whom were artisans. As such trades closed amid the Industrial Revolution, these workers and their little bulldogs moved to France, where the breed's popularity began. The French developed a more standardized appearance which was iterated upon in the U.S. to develop the iconic bat ears. The breed has recently seen a massive increase in popularity, with AKC registrations surging by 1,000% between 2012 and 2022. Now, the French bulldog is the most popular dog in Florida, California, and Hawaii and is in the top five most common dogs in nearly half the remaining states. Golden retriever With webbed paws and an affinity for water, golden retrievers are lucky pups to be the favored breed of the Midwest. They are the most popular dogs in states bordering the Great Lakes—Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio; the entirety of the New England region minus Rhode Island; plus North Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, and Virginia. The iconic golden breed was developed in 19th-century Scotland to retrieve both from land and water during hunts, hence its swimming-related adaptations. Golden retrievers are known for their affectionate nature and eagerness to please, making them well-suited for service and other working dog roles. German shepherd As loyal as they are intelligent, German shepherds are among the favored breeds for guide, military, police, and search and rescue roles. The breed, which first arrived in America in the early 20th century, also enjoys peak popularity in Alaska, Montana, Wyoming, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Athletic in nature, the breed requires lots of exercise, making them well-suited for homes with or near lots of open land. They are also well-adapted to cold temperatures and harsher climates due to their thick double coats of fur. Shih tzu The shih tzu, whose name means "lion" in Chinese, is king of the Empire State (New York) as well as Iowa, Rhode Island, and New Jersey. Roughly a quarter of New York state residents live in apartments, making the dog that averages 9 to 16 pounds perfect for compact households. Despite being known for its playfulness, the breed does not require much physical activity or space. The breed dates back over 1,000 years but was first brought to America surprisingly recently, following World War II. According to the American Kennel Club, every shih tzu alive today has direct lineage to just 14 shih tzus that were saved when the breed nearly went extinct during the Communist revolution. Goldendoodle Representing the best of both worlds, the golden retriever and poodle hybrid is known for its friendly, sociable demeanor and trainability. Bred to be guide dogs in the 1960s, the hybrid is not recognized as an official breed by the AKC, so there is no breed standard. Goldendoodles can thus range from mini-sized to about 90 pounds and may have fur that is curly, straight, or somewhere in between. While not official, the family-friendly dog has left paw prints all over the country, ranking in the top five most popular dogs in 37 states. In Idaho and Utah, the goldendoodle is the most popular overall. Yorkshire terrier Maxing out at just 7 pounds, the Yorkshire terrier is the most popular breed among Maryland and Washington D.C. residents. This is not necessarily surprising considering the housing stock of the nation's capital is comprised mostly of apartment units, making the pint-sized pup perfect for metropolitans. The toy breed was bred to chase rats out of mines and mills in 19th-century England, arriving in North America in the 1870s and gaining official recognition by the AKC in 1885. Now, the breed is among the top five most common dogs in 26 states. The breed is a true terrier at heart, known for its feisty yet affectionate nature.' Additional research by Eliza Siegel. Story editing by Carren Jao. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Tim Bruns. This story originally appeared on Ollie and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!

AI will continue to evolve in 2025is being praised for a tactical masterclass that helped Australia beat the USA and advance to the semi-finals of the in Malaga. But American captain Bob Bryan is being torched by fans after a massive gamble backfired spectacularly. Hewitt once again showed his genius on Thursday night after two huge selection calls paid off in spades for Australia. Firstly he went with Thanasi Kokkinakis in the opening singles rubber against Ben Shelton, despite having the option to use than the World No.77. Alexei Popyrin (World No.24) and Jordan Thompson (26) would appear to be better options on paper, but - who keeps on delivering at Davis Cup level. And he did again on Thursday night, taking down World No.22 Shelton in a stunning 6-1 4-6 7-6 (16-14) upset. Kokkinakis saved four match-points to prevail in an epic tie-breaker, celebrating wildly with Hewitt on the sidelines after the final point. But after Alex de Minaur was beaten 6-3 6-4 by Taylor Fritz in the battle of the No.1s, it all came down to the deicing doubles. And the match was flipped on its head when US captain Bryan made the staggering call to ditch doubles specialists Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram, who won silver at the Paris Olympics earlier this year and have a world of experience. Bryan instead went with Shelton and Tommy Paul, and it backfired brutally when they lost 6-4 6-4 to Thompson and Matt Ebden. Hewitt once again showed his genius by bringing in Thompson, after Ebden had combined well with Purcell in previous Davis Cup ties. And Thompson repaid Hewitt for his faith as the Aussies sealed a 2-1 victory to advance to the semi-finals for the third time in three years. "Incredible. When we got the break there at 4-4, I could have run over the top of the whole bench," Thompson said afterwards. "I was wearing my heart on my sleeve, you know, bleeding green and gold." Bryan said he switched out Ram and Krajicek in an attempt to stun the Aussies, admitting: "We were hoping to catch the Aussies a little bit by surprise." But Hewitt countered: "It didn't surprise us that much, to be honest ... I'd seen them do drills during the week..." Ebden added: "We were expecting the other pair, but we knew they've got incredible players who can play doubles, so we were ready." American fans were left filthy over the costly mistake, describing it as "embarrassing" and "disrespectful" to Ram and Krajicek. A doubles legend not picking a doubles team 🤦🏻‍♂️ — Raja Vidhun (@rajavidhun) Stupid decision. Whether Ram and Krajicek would’ve won or not, idk but neither Paul or Shelton are “net” players. Too many shots went right by them. I just don’t know how you don’t play the doubles specialist. I mean they just won a silver medal together. — Lauren Smith (@lalauren18) Formal apology to Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek on behalf of an American tennis fan for what Bob Bryan did to you boys today. All y'all do is be one of the best double combos in the world only to be benched for Ben Shelton who couldn't make a single return in the court..... — Political Talk Jerry 🇺🇸 (@jerry_political) Bob Bryan had an absolute stinker today. Hindsight is a beautiful thing, but opting for Shelton over Paul in the singles, and then picking both of them for the doubles instead of the actual doubles experts was utterly baffling, even at the time in my eyes. They’ve been punished — Tolga Akdeniz (@tkakdeniz_) I thought the doubles specialist disrespect on team USA was supposed to end when they brought in 16-time Grand Slam men's doubles champion Bob Bryan. Wasn't that a big deal exactly two years ago with Mardy Fish being let go right after? — Damian Kust (@damiankust) embarrassing doubles choice and result for team USA in the davis cup—bob bryan should be fired 🤡 — Jessica Schiffer (@jessicaschiffer) Kokkinakis has barely played over the last few months outside of a Challenger Tour title he won at the NSW Open. "I don't know if I've been that pumped up in my life. I wanted that for my team," he said. "It could have gone either way, but I kept my nerve." Hewitt said he had plenty of faith in Kokkinakis despite him being the lowest-ranked player on the team. "He played like the winner of the NSW Open Challenger about a month ago," Hewitt laughed. "Obviously, never easy making these decisions but we know if we can get him going out there and playing his highest level, he's dangerous for anybody, I don't care who it is. I had full belief in him. We kind of put him on ice, pretty much until now, and let him off the leash today, and he fully repaid us." EPIC STUFF!!!! Thanasi Kokkinakis beats Ben Shelton 6-1, 4-6, 7-6(16-14) and Australia gets an important 1-0 lead before the Fritz-De Minaur clash. FABULOUS tiebreak, Thanasi saved 4 match points and converted his 7th. He is so so good when healthy. — José Morgado (@josemorgado) A 16-14 tiebreak win in a Davis Cup tie against the USA? All types of insane. Superb from Thanasi Kokkinakis 👏 — Lachlan McKirdy (@LMcKirdy7) Hewitt and the Aussies will now face Italy in the semi-finals on Saturday (Sunday Aussie time), after the Italians beat Argentina 2-1 in the last quarter-final. Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini got the job done in the deciding doubles rubber, beating Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni 6-4 7-5. Francisco Cerundolo had given Argentina a 1-0 lead with a 6-4 6-1 victory over Lorenzo Musetti, before Sinner got Italy back level with a 6-2 6-1 thrashing of Sebastian Baez. It means Australia will get a chance to exact some revenge after they were . But it shapes as a tricky task, especially for de Minaur. The Aussie has an , and the Italian star is in red-hot form. The other semi-final will see Germany do battle with the Netherlands for a place in Sunday's final (Monday Aussie time). Australia have finished runners-up for the last two years and haven't won the prestigious Davis Cup trophy since 2003, despite winning it 28 times throughout its history. The moment progressed to the semi-finals! 🤩 — Davis Cup (@DavisCup)

LAS VEGAS -- After weeks of controversy, angry local feedback and even criticism from reigning world champion himself, the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix produced the best race of the 2023 season. Not only that, it delivered the most financially lucrative weekend in Sin City's long and storied history, eclipsing even February's Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium. It wasn't to everybody's taste. During the buildup to last year's event, which featured a very over-the-top driver presentation, Verstappen quipped the race was "99% show and 1% sporting event," adding that the ceremony had made him feel like "a clown." As if to prove winning makes everything better, the Dutchman signed off his victory at the inaugural race later in the weekend by singing "Viva Las Vegas" over the radio. When asked how he was feeling about the second year's race during Wednesday's media session, Verstappen started with a typically frank reply. "I get it," he said, with a wry smile. Pressed on what he meant, he added: "I get it. I understand why we're here and business wise, racing-related wise. For me, the opening ceremony ... if you ask me if I want to do that or not, I will always choose not to do it, but that's not why something is more positive or not. But I'm happy to be here, I'm happy to be in Vegas, it's a great city. "Is it my favorite track on the calendar? No, but everyone has their favorite tracks. But I'm happy to be here. Last year the racing was very exciting, there was a lot of racing going on, a lot of straights, it's good for overtaking, the shots are amazing, you know, driving on the Strip. So I hope you don't write all too negative about what I think about Vegas because the race last year was great." Glowing praise indeed, which will have been music to the ears of the organizers of the race: itself. The event is unique on the sport's schedule as it is the only one that sees F1 double up as the promoter, having invested in building the permanent paddock facility in the middle of the city. Verstappen will also be relieved to know there is no driver presentation this time around. His comments and the other negative headlines the race generated -- which peaked when 's Ferrari was , with the subsequent delay to fix the others on the circuit negating any practice running for the rest of the first day -- ended up being a blip on the overall event and the money it generated. The eye-watering numbers were historic. A Clark County report issued in April totaled at $1.5 billion, while . To give those staggering figures some context, Super Bowl LVIII totaled overall economic impacts at $1 billion, with $33.6 million generated in taxes. Outdrawing America's biggest sporting event was not something F1 had dared predict 12 months ago. It was a massive vindication on a project that cost the series an estimated $400 million. Most impressive to those on the Las Vegas side is that the debut race managed to do something previously considered impossible: generating big bucks the weekend before Thanksgiving, traditionally the leanest on the calendar in terms of revenue. F1 and Las Vegas have been careful in downplaying the chances of replicating or beating those numbers this year, and also brushed off reports of lower ticket sales this time around -- the city is notoriously a late market when it comes to people purchasing holidays and attending events. When asked if the race had seen a late boost for tickets this year, Las Vegas GP CEO Renee Wilm said on Wednesday: "Yes, we're seeing very much what we expected. We have a number of zones that are already sold out, our general admission is sold out. Wynn Grid Club has sold out, main grandstand has sold out. I'm probably missing a couple, but we're very excited about the conversion rates we've seen this past week. "Once we got past Austin and the election, that's when [ticket] traffic increased and so did conversion. This is a very last-minute market, and we did not go on sale as early as we did in Year 1. Year 1 we had our big launch event, that was six months essentially earlier than we went on sale for Year 2." In terms of how to measure success this time around, she said: "We have many objectives, obviously, but there's the [Las Vegas Grand Prix] objectives, and then there's Formula 1 objectives. I think from an F1 perspective, it's obviously continuing to grow and educate the sport in the U.S. We still believe it's our key strategic growth market." It wasn't just on-track matters that precipitated negative headlines, though. The long buildup to the first race, which included an extensive build of the barriers that line the circuit and the building of scaffolding near iconic landmarks such as the Bellagio fountain, irked locals, who dealt with disruption. But with the first event requiring everything to be done from scratch, this year has felt like a much lighter lift. "We've been much more engaged in a constructive way with the community, and we did just a better job with communication, just around road closures," Wilm said. "We also didn't have nearly as much construction as we did in Year 1. Year 1 was 3.8 miles of re-asphalting. This year, we [only] put up some lighting tresses, patched a few areas and put up some safety barriers." Locals were not just upset with the disruption to roads, though. While the money generated last year was impressive, some critics have suggested that impact was felt by a small minority rather than the community at large. Wilm countered that suggestion by saying that $22 million of the tax generated last year has been redirected back into the local school system. "We've seen such a turnaround in local sentiment," Wilm added. "I think once you really look at the numbers, and then you eliminate the negative sentiment, it has absolutely hit home with locals that we are creative. We're here to stay. We're here to be part of the community and to give back both economically as well as in other qualitative ways." Making an event that has a happy community at the heart of it has become the driving force behind all future plans made for the race. "It needs to work for everybody," said Steve Hill, CEO and president of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. "It needs to work for the businesses, the sponsors of the race, the resort community and it needs to work for the community itself. This year I think we are much closer to that balance than we were last year. It was a fantastic performance last year and an amazing achievement to pull it off." And what of the final product? Most in F1 expect another great race, with the colder November temperatures creating a rare challenge for teams with their tires. Another bonus, ironically centered around Verstappen, is also tantalizingly close. The Dutchman could wrap up the title at the race if he finishes ahead of or avoids losing more than three points to him. The race has gamed out multiple scenarios in case that does happen to mark the occasion. Whether Verstappen will be triumphantly belting out another rendition of Elvis Presley come Saturday evening remains to be seen.Christmas is over but the spirit of the holiday season still lives in my heart and in my head. In my ears, actually. It’s mostly in my ears. I hate to complain about Apple again but for a company that specializes in making intuitive technology a seamless part of our lifestyle, they do some dumb things. Like the other day when I was driving home from work and I forgot to get some cash to pay my house cleaner. Oh dear. That sounds terrible. What a privileged, jerky thing to say. Yes. I pay someone to clean my house. I don’t have a cool truck or a boat or an all-terrain vehicle. I have a cleaner. Don’t judge me. Paying a cleaner has been a wise investment because without one, I know I’d be divorced by now. I’m all for sharing the housework but, hooo boy, I guarantee we would have had some marriage-ending fights about who’s turn it is to shampoo the ottoman or dust the ceiling fan. And no, shovelling snow and mowing lawns does not earn me a free pass from housework. I’m getting sidetracked here. I forgot to get cash and I was driving but I remembered I could ask Siri to help me out. That’s what Siri is designed for, right? Siri lives in my iPhone, which is connected to my Apple Watch and via Bluetooth to my car’s brain. “Hey Siri, is there an ATM nearby?” Siri ignored me. Turns out she was sleeping. I had to unlock my phone to get Siri to work so already the “hands-free for safe driving” concept is out the window. Thanks, Apple. I got through to Siri, but she didn’t know anything. She just wanted to phone a random BMO branch for me. I didn’t want to phone anyone. I rarely speak with Siri because it always ends with me feeling like a psychopath yelling and swearing at a gadget. Arguing with Siri is a side issue. My real problem with Apple this Christmas season is leading up to the holidays, I got in the mood to hear a little “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” or “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” So I found a playlist on Apple Music and added it to my library. Now I have all this Christmas music on my app and I can’t get rid of it. Since I added it from giant playlists, I have a whole universe of holiday songs from a zillion artists and scores of albums and what that all means is — I have to go in and select each song and delete them one at a time. Or I could just leave the Christmas music alone. The problem is, if I go to listen to my music library, I’m going to go from sitting on a dock in July grooving along to “Sympathy for the Devil” and “Like a Rolling Stone” right into “Do You Hear What I Hear?” and “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.” It’s annoying at best and kind of embarrassing if I’m bravely busting out my playlist in the company of others. So that’s how I’m spending my post-Christmas downtime — purging the ghosts of Christmas past one song and carol at a time. We have a controversial pick as reader Sheila wants to flag “irregardless.” “It is a double negative: both prefix IRR and suffix LESS,” she writes. My spellchecker agrees with Sheila but Merriam-Webster retorts: “It may not be a word that you like or a word that you would use in a term paper, but irregardless certainly is a word.”From Wilson Run to Cowich Park to Troy, residents of South Trelawny have rolled out the welcome mat in appreciation of the newly constructed footbridge over the Troy River. The original bridge, which collapsed in August 2021, left the community without a vital link for nearly three years. Stephen Shaw, Communications Manager at the National Works Agency, explained that the footbridge is part of a larger $240 million project aimed at constructing a new bridge, with completion expected by June 2025. The footbridge has been a source of joy for residents, farmers, students, and teachers alike. “When the bridge collapsed, I lost 30 of my students to Balacava Primary. Now that the footbridge is here, I intend to reach out to the parents to encourage them to send their children back to Troy Primary. They know the positive impact Troy Primary had on their children,” said Kareen Frater, principal of Troy Primary School. Johnathan Campbell, bursar at Troy High School, expressed his happiness about the new development. “I live less than two miles from school. Without a bridge, it took me two hours to get to school. Now, I can drive to the bridge, walk to school, or ask a friend to pick me up. This new bridge saves me time and money,” Campbell said. Baptist Deacon George Bromfield also welcomed the new footbridge. “We have members across from the bridge. Before this new bridge, it would take me two hours to reach Cowich Park to conduct a funeral. Now, I can walk from Troy to Cowich Park, a journey I've been walking since I was a child,” Bromfield shared. Members of both political parties have praised the construction of the footbridge. "This shows that the Government listens to the people. It will benefit all sectors of the community," said Devon McDaniel of the ruling Jamaica Labour Party. “This should have been done a long time ago. It is highly appreciated and will benefit the farmers and students,” added Paul Parmore, caretaker for South Trelawny from the People's National Party. - Leon Jackson Follow The Gleaner on X, formerly Twitter, and Instagram @JamaicaGleaner and on Facebook @GleanerJamaica. Send us a message on WhatsApp at 1-876-499-0169 or email us at onlinefeedback@gleanerjm.com or editors@gleanerjm.com .Lehigh football rallies past Richmond in NCAA FCS playoffs

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