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Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Strictly Come Dancing star Nick Knowles has given an update on his injuries as he focuses on his recovery. The DIY SOS presenter, who became the third contestant to be eliminated from this year’s Strictly, sustained an arm injury in the second week of the show after a mishap while changing a tyre and also a knee injury during the third week . And now, one month after leaving the competition, Nick, 62, has revealed that he will go under the knife in just four weeks’ time. The TV personality also explained that he hopes to be “fully recovered” by August next year. While attending an event to mark the new collaboration between Grove Gallery and Astrea Diamonds, Nick opened up about his recovery as he sported braces on his knee and shoulder. “I’ll be resting until February but then I’m due to film for DIY SOS,” he told The Sun . “I’m really hoping I’ll be back on my feet by then, although I won’t be fully recovered until August next year.” Nick, who is engaged to fiancee Katie Dadzie, also spoke about his plans to be able to take part in a first dance at their big day next summer. “We’ve booked our wedding for next summer and the plan is for us to be able to do a first dance,” he added. The latest update comes after Nick addressed the possibility of making a return to the show despite his injuries . After posting a picture from his hospital bed and telling fans he needed surgery for his knee, one fan asked if he would be joining the final dance at the end of the series. “Will you still be able to do the end-of-series dance in the final? It wouldn’t seem right for you not to be there,” they asked. However, the TV presenter responded and said that his participation would be unlikely. “I’m not sure my injuries will allow - I have to wait for the knee operation until the bicep operation has healed so I can use crutches afterwards. So I don’t think recovery will be in time, sadly,” he said. Last month, the star took to social media to announce that he was “heading into hospital to have the first of my two operations.” Explaining the situation, he said: “They're going to reattach my bicep, which was the first thing I managed to damage during my time on Strictly. Although I didn't do it on Strictly, I did it when I changed a wheel on my car. A really unlucky accident.” Following the operation, he added: “All went well by all accounts so I have a reattached bicep now. Bit of physio for the next 3 months and all shall be right as rain and back to 100% I think so that's one down. And one to go on the knee.”'The Cowboys Can't Even Tank Right' Complain Fans After Thriller
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Staten Island lawyer joins Rudy Giuliani’s legal team in poll worker defamation caseGlobal Greenhouse Soil Market Set For 5.4% Growth, Reaching $5.78 Billion By 2028SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — After three straight losses, including back-to-back blowouts , the San Francisco 49ers needed a get-right game. The Chicago Bears helped provide just that. Brock Purdy carved up Chicago's defense to lead San Francisco to its best offensive output of the season and the defense dominated the Bears in a 38-13 win Sunday that looked a lot more like the team that went to the Super Bowl last season than the one that has struggled in 2024. “I think just the biggest thing was just getting some energy and momentum,” Purdy said. “This league is hard. It’s tough. If you don’t have momentum or energy and belief within a building, it can be really tough.” The problem for San Francisco (6-7) is it might be too late to salvage its playoff hopes. Three blown fourth-quarter leads to division rivals and the lopsided losses at Green Bay and Buffalo the previous two weeks leave the Niners two games out of the playoffs with only four games to go. They might need to win out to get back to the postseason for a fourth straight season, and even then they could need some help because their three division losses will make it tough to win any tiebreakers in the tightly packed NFC West. “If we win every single game, I think we’ve put ourselves in a very good position to either win the division or somehow sneak our way into playoff contention,” tight end George Kittle said. “I thought everyone’s focused on this one week. ... Forget the whole season whether you’ve played like crap the entire season, whether you’ve had missed opportunities, or whether you have a bunch of touchdowns. Whatever it is, flush all that and just focus on this one game.” What’s working Big plays. The Niners repeatedly gashed the Bears for big plays as the passing game looked as good as it has all season. Purdy had eight completions go for at least 20 yards — tied for the most in any game for the 49ers since at least 1991 — with Kittle catching four of them, Isaac Guerendo two and one each for Deebo Samuel and Jauan Jennings. What needs help Kickoffs. Jake Moody attempted two line-drive kicks as San Francisco tried to pin Chicago deep instead of allowing a touchback. But both kicks landed shy of the landing zone at the 20, giving the Bears the ball at the 40. Stock up DL Yetur Gross-Matos. The Niners have been struggling to generate a pass rush with Nick Bosa sidelined, but Gross-Matos made a big impact on Sunday. He had a career-high three sacks in the game after coming into the game with just one this season. Stock down S Ji'Ayir Brown. The second-year safety lost his starting job with the return of Talanoa Hufanga from a wrist injury. Brown played 15 defensive snaps in a spot role and was beat on a TD pass to Rome Odunze in his limited action. Injuries Guerendo has a sprained foot and will be evaluated later this week to see if he can play. ... OL Ben Bartch will likely go on IR after suffering a high ankle sprain Sunday. ... LB Dre Greenlaw could return this week for the first time since tearing his Achilles tendon in the Super Bowl. ... DL Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) and LT Trent Williams (ankle) will be evaluated this week but there is no timeline on when they will return. ... LG Aaron Banks cleared the concussion protocol and should play this week. ... LB Dee Winters (ankle), S Malik Mustapha (chest, shoulder) and LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles are day-to-day. Key number 305 — The 49ers outgained the Bears by 305 yards in the first half for the ninth best advantage in a first half since at least 1991. The 319 yards for San Francisco were the most by any team in a first half this season and the 4 yards allowed were the fewest. What’s next The 49ers host the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLAuthorities are sharing more details about Luigi Mangione 's arrest. After taking him into custody on firearm charges in Altoona, Pa. on Dec. 9, police revealed the items they found in possession of the 26-year-old, who the New York Police Department named as a "strong person of interest" in connection to the targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson . When Mangione was discovered by officials at a McDonald's in the Pennsylvania town, he was carrying a ghost gun and suppressor that was "consistent with the weapon used in the murder" of Thompson, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced at a news conference Dec. 9. And that's not all Mangione—who was recognized by a McDonald's employee, according to the NYPD—had on him at the time. Authorities also recovered multiple fraudulent IDs, one of which was a fake New Jersey license that matched the one used by the Thompson shooting suspect to check into a New York City hostel before Thompson's murder, per the NYPD. Additionally, police revealed that a mask consistent with those worn by the shooting suspect and a three-page document allegedly written by Mangione were uncovered, the latter of which Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenney said "speaks to both" his "motivation and mindset." "These parasites had it coming," the Maryland native allegedly wrote in the multi-page paper, a police official who viewed the document told CNN Dec. 9 . "I do apologize for any strife and trauma, but it had to be done." And while the NYPD did not provide further details into the document, Kenney said during the press conference that the writings showed that Mangione seems to have "some ill will toward corporate America." Mangione was taken into custody five days after Thompson was shot in the chest by an unidentified gunman outside the New York Hilton hotel in Manhattan, where he was headed to speak at an investor conference held by United Healthcare's parent company, UnitedHealth Group. Investigators recovered three discharged gun shell casings from the scene, which a senior New York City law enforcement official told NBC News at the time had the words "deny," "defend" and "depose" etched on them. Shortly after, Thompson's wife Paulette Thompson told NBC News that her husband had been receiving threats prior to his death , explaining to the outlet, "I don’t know details. I just know that he said there were some people that had been threatening him.” Mangione has not been charged in connection to Thompson's death, but multiple officials told NBC News that his arrest could be a break in the CEO's case. And as for Thompson's friends, coworkers and family? UnitedHealthcare shared in a Dec. 9 statement to NBC News that they hope this investigation update will bring relief to those affected by the "unspeakable tragedy." "We thank law enforcement, and we will continue to work with them on this investigation," the company's statement continued. "We ask that everyone respect the family’s privacy as they mourn.” For more on about Thompson’s death, keep reading. Who is Brian Thompson? Brian Thompson was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. He first joined the company in 2004 and held several positions before taking on the role of CEO in 2021. Prior to working at UnitedHealthcare, Thompson was employed at PwC, according to his LinkedIn profile. He also graduated with honors from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor's degree in business administration as an accounting major in May 1997, the school's public relations manager Steve Schmadeke told NBC News. Thompson, who lived in Minnesota, was married to Paulette Thompson —though according to a Wall Street Journal report, they had been living in separate homes—and was the father of two sons. He was shot and killed in New York on Dec. 4, 2024. Thompson was 50 years old. How did Brian Thompson die? Patrol officers from the New York City Police Department’s Midtown North Precinct responded to a 911 call at 6:46 a.m. on Dec. 4, 2024 regarding a person who was shot in front of the New York Hilton Midtown hotel, NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said in a media briefing later that morning. Kenny noted officers arrived at the scene at 6:48 a.m. and found gunshot wounds on Thompson’s back and leg. The chief detective said Emergency Medical Services transported Thompson several blocks to Mount Sinai West, where the CEO was pronounced dead at 7:12 a.m. “The victim was in New York City to speak at an investor conference," NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch said during the media briefing. "It appears the suspect was lying in wait for several minutes. And as the victim was walking to the conference hotel, the suspect approached from behind and fired several rounds, striking the victim at least once in the back and at least once in the right calf. Many people passed the suspect, but he appeared to wait for his intended target.” Tisch said the shooting appeared to be a “pre-meditated, pre-planned, targeted attack” and not a random act of violence. “The full investigative efforts of the New York City Police Department are well underway,” she noted, “and we will not rest until we identify and apprehend the shooter in this case.” What do investigators know about the shooting of Brian Thompson so far? According to Kenny, the shooter—who has yet to be named or arrested—headed to the New York Hilton Midtown on foot and arrived outside the hotel five minutes before Thompson’s arrival. In a video, Kenny continued, Thompson was seen walking alone towards the Hilton at 6:44 a.m. after exiting his separate, nearby hotel apparently for a UnitedHealth Group investors conference that was scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. that day. The chief detective added the shooter—who ignored “numerous other pedestrians”—approached Thompson from behind, shot him, walked towards him and continued shooting. Kenny said the gunman then fled on foot before getting on an ebike, and the shooter was seen riding into Central Park at Center Drive at 6:48 a.m. Kenny said three live nine-millimeter rounds and three discharged shell casings were recovered during the investigation. A senior New York City law enforcement official briefed on the investigation told NBC News Dec. 5 the words "deny," "defend" and "depose" were written on the shell casings. However, Kenny noted the motive for the killing is still unknown. He added a cellphone was discovered in an alley where the shooter fled before walking on a sidewalk toward the ebike, but it's unclear if it belonged to the gunman. Kenny also said investigators are "looking at everything"—including Thompson's social media and interviews with employees and family—that could help in the case. They're also working with Minnesota and Atlanta law enforcement. What have investigators revealed about the gunman who shot Brian Thompson? During the Dec. 4 briefing, Kenny said the shooter appeared to be a "light-skin male" who was "wearing a light brown or cream-colored jacket, a black face mask, black and white sneakers and a very distinctive gray backpack." On Dec. 4, New York police shared photos of an individual they're looking for holding a gun and riding a bike. Later that day, the NYPD tweeted out more pictures of a person they said they're searching for wearing a black mask, dark hooded jacket and gray backpack. Two senior law enforcement officials told NBC News these photos were captured from a Starbucks prior to the shooting. On Dec. 5, the NYPD released additional photos of a person of interest that showed the individual wearing a hooded jacket and lowered face mask. A senior law enforcement official told NBC News the photos came from surveillance video at an Upper West Side hostel. Two separate law enforcement officials noted to the outlet investigators are trying to determine if the individual used a fake ID and paid cash for a hostel room. Three senior law enforcement officials also told NBC News investigators think the shooter possibly took a bus to New York from Atlanta, with the outlet reporting officials are looking at names on tickets from a Nov. 24 Greyhound bus trip to see if they can identify the shooter and that Greyhound said they're cooperating with authorities. On Dec. 6, Kenny told CNN investigators think the shooter may have left New York as he was spotted at Port Authority. What has Brian Thompson’s family said about his death? After learning of the shooting, Thompson’s family mourned his passing. “We are shattered to hear about the senseless killing of our beloved Brian,” a family statement obtained by NBC affiliate KARE in Minneapolis on Dec. 5 read. “Brian was an incredibly loving, generous, talented man who truly lived life to the fullest and touched so many lives. Most importantly, Brian was an incredibly loving father to our two sons and will be greatly missed. We appreciate your condolences and request complete privacy as our family moves through this difficult time.” Thompson’s wife Paulette also recalled how her husband had received threats. "Yes, there had been some threats," she told NBC News Dec. 5. "Basically, I don’t know, a lack of coverage? I don’t know details. I just know that he said there were some people that had been threatening him." What has UnitedHealth Group said about Brian Thompson’s death? UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of UnitedHealthcare, also expressed how it was "deeply saddened and shocked at the passing of our dear friend" Thompson, flying its flags at half-mast at corporate headquarters in Minnesota. "Brian was a highly respected colleague and friend to all who worked with him," a Dec. 4 statement from the organization read. "We are working closely with the New York Police Department and ask for your patience and understanding during this difficult time. Our hearts go out to Brian’s family and all who were close to him.” And while the company noted "our hearts are broken," it shared in a Dec. 5 statement that it has also "been touched by the huge outpouring of kindness and support in the hours since this horrific crime took place." "So many patients, consumers, health care professionals, associations, government officials and other caring people have taken time out of their day to reach out," the message read. "We are thankful, even as we grieve. Our priorities are, first and foremost, supporting Brian’s family; ensuring the safety of our employees; and working with law enforcement to bring the perpetrator to justice. We, at UnitedHealth Group, will continue to be there for those who depend upon us for their health care. We ask that everyone respect the family’s privacy as they mourn the loss of their husband, father, brother and friend." However, there's also been public criticism about UnitedHealthcare, Thompson and America's healthcare system overall. These have included online conversations about insurance companies' claim denial rates as well as a look at accusations against Thompson. For instance, in a class-action lawsuit filed by the City of Hollywood Firefighters' Pension Fund in May 2024 and obtained by NBC News, Thompson was accused of selling more than $15 million of his personal UnitedHealth shares after allegedly learning of an investigation of the company by the U.S. Department of Justice before the public did. When asked about the trades allegedly made by Thompson and other executives, a UnitedHealth spokesperson told Bloomberg in April 2024 "these directors and officers followed our protocols and received approval from the company." The lawsuit, per the BBC , remains active. And while a motive for the shooting has again not been revealed, many outlets have noted the words "deny," "defend" and "depose" on the shell casings are similar to the title of a 2010 book called Delay Deny Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don't Pay Claims and What You Can Do About It . (E! and NBC News are both part of the NBCUniversal family). 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