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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Duval GOP closes registration gap to under 10,000 for the first time
The Duval GOP is closing in on the local Democratic Party when it comes to voter registrations, with the gap now below 10,000 voters for the first time. Still, local Democrats see some silver linings in the data. Newly elected Duval GOP Chair Charles Barr celebrated the release of the new voter data. He argued it shows local registration efforts are paying off. 'We've had people out, boots on the ground and you know we've just been shaking the bushes to get voter registrations,' said Barr. The latest stats mark a milestone in what has been a multi-year push to close the registration gap. As recently as 2018, that gap was closer to 40,000. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] But Duval Democratic Party Chair Daniel Henry still sees the battleground county as a Democratic stronghold. He noted Democrats still hold the lead, despite other major battleground counties like Miami-Dade and Hillsborough flipping to Republicans in recent years. 'And in reality, it's about a 90-vote difference compared to where we were 30 days ago. So, I'm just gonna chalk this up to smoke and mirrors,' said Henry. And he attributed the holdout to the popularity and success of local Democratic leaders, including Mayor Donna Deegan, whose approval ratings have held over 60 percent. 'I think it speaks to the strong message that we're giving here locally,' said Henry. But Barr noted that as those other counties have flipped, the state party has set its sights on Duval. 'I'm excited to turn this county Red. People said it can't be done, but you know, unless you get out and get boots on the ground and work hard and have some great volunteers like I have you won't do it, but I know that we can do it,' said Barr. Statewide, Republicans outnumber Democrats by 1.3 million. By the 2027 election, Barr said it's his hope to cut the Republican disadvantage here in Duval down to fewer than 5,000. Regardless of party or county, you can register to vote online here. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Solve the daily Crossword
Spectator
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Spectator
A marriage of inconvenience: The Bride Stone, by Sally Gardner, reviewed
It's 1796, and an idealistic young English doctor, Duval Harlington, just released from La Force prison in revolutionary Paris, learns that his father is dead. He is now Lord Harlington, heir to a fortune and the idyllic estate of Muchmore. But in order to gain possession of his heritage – and, as importantly, foil the aspirations of his unpleasant cousin Ralph Carson – Duval must marry within two days and seven hours. No suitable partner is available, so he buys a woman in a Norfolk wife sale for ten guineas. Money, its acquisition and loss, is woven through this hugely enjoyable novel. The French refugees trying to make their way in Georgian England are very different to those in The Scarlet Pimpernel, and one character is saved from death in a freezing, damp, broken-down cottage only by the liberal application of lucre. Duval's country estate is not valued simply as a birthright, but because 'in prison, the memory of Muchmore's tranquillity had kept him alive… an oasis from the outside world'. What is described is the kind of healing, enchanted space all damaged people dream of, and tend to find only in fiction. It is not only Duval who needs healing. His new wife, Edmée, is French, the widow of a brutish, drunken parson; and once her bruised face has healed, she turns out to be a woman of refinement, beauty and mystery. The gentlemanly Duval expects to be able to give them both their freedom after the wedding ceremony, but there is a codicil to his father's will: within a year, the new Lord and Lady Harlington must be in love. The wicked Carson will stop at nothing to prevent this happening, and when Duval and Edmée do indeed become lovers, she promptly vanishes. Our hero must go in pursuit of his wife, discovering both her secrets and that of a priceless jewel lost in the Terror. All this is fun, but what lifts The Bride Stone above the level of pure entertainment is the author's engagement with her characters. Duval left home 'as a young man, with a head full of dreams' and returned 'ancient, with a head full of nightmares'. Edmée has suffered rape and torture; she is seriously ill after Duval buys her, and it transpires that this was not the first time she had been sold or abused. The novel owes as much to the fury at injustice of A Tale of Two Cities as it does to Georgette Heyer's These Old Shades. A Carnegie and Costa-winning author of children's fiction such as I, Coriander, The Red Necklace and Maggot Moon, Sally Gardner is one of those rare authors, like Joan Aiken and Eva Ibbotson, who can write equally well for adults and children. The tropes of the genre are infused with wit, imagination and maturity. Where her previous adult novels, such as The Weather Woman, needed better editing and less magic, The Bride Stone is leaner and more propulsive. Each chapter is short and absorbing, much like a first-rate children's novel but with indirect intimations of sex. The book abounds with vivid minor characters, from the detective (or Bow Street officer) Mr Quinn searching for Edmée to Duval's wise, motherly aunt and the viciously snobbish Carson. We all crave escapism at present, and it is surely no coincidence that the two best entertainments this summer – Laura Shepherd-Robinson's The Art of a Lie being the other – are both set in the turbulent 18th century. Just be warned. I stayed up very late to finish this book.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jacksonville Jaguars rookies report training camp? What to watch from Travis Hunter, others
The 2025 NFL season is around the corner and it is officially 47 days away from the season opener. The Jacksonville Jaguars are back for their 31st season in the NFL as they enter a new era. Head coach Liam Coen joins the Jaguars after a year in Tampa Bay as the Buccaneers offensive coordinator. Coen coached a top-five offense in the NFL last year and beings his talents to Duval to improve the 25th ranked offense in 2024. Alongside Coen is new offensive coordinator Grant Udinski and defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile. Udinski joined Jacksonville after his stint as an assistant offensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings while Campanile arrives from the linebacker coach position in Green Bay. Although coaching has made some changes, the biggest addition to the Jaguars family is Travis Hunter, the second pick in the draft after trading up with the Cleveland Browns. He is coming off a Heisman Trophy-winning season with the Colorado Buffalos after helping his team achieve a 9-4 record, their best result since 2016. HOW IT STARTED? Travis Hunter story goes all the way back to grandmother living in Palm Beach labor camp Hunter is a unique prospect where he is committed to playing both sides of the football in the NFL. He played those roles full time in Deion Sanders' team and his athletic ability gives him a chance at achieving that. Udinski and Campanile both will be tasked with handling Hunter correctly to develop him and not hinder who is known as a generational athlete. Coen, Udinski and Campanile will engage with Hunter and the rest of their rookie class as the Jaguars' training camp begins July 19. They will report to the Miller Electric Center on Saturday for their first day of NFL training camp. The rookies will be joined by the rest of the team on July 22 before the doors of Miller Electric Center is open to the public. With an abundance of new rookies joining the team, who are ones that will catch the eyes of the fans? Here are some rookies to keep a look out for: Jacksonville Jaguars 2025 NFL draft class The Jaguars grabbed the Heisman winner with the second pick but they picked up depth in numerous positions, including two running backs. Round 1 (No. 2 overall) - Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado Round 3 (88) - Caleb Ransaw, DB, Tulane Round 3 (89) - Wyatt Milum, OL, West Virginia Round 4 (104) - Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech Round 4 (107) - Jack Kiser, LB, Notre Dame Round 6 (194) - Jalen McLeod, EDGE, Auburn Round 6 (200) - Rayuan Lane III, S, Navy Round 7 (221) - Jonah Monheim, OL, USC Round 7 (236) - LeQuint Allen Jr., RB, Syracuse Who to watch for? Travis Hunter Hunter accumulated 96 receptions, 1258 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns on the offensive side of the ball last season. Defensively he caught 4 passes for interceptions and 36 tackles. He led the Big 12 in receptions and touchdowns while guarding the other team's best player every game. He did not test at the NFL Combine but his play showcases breakaway speed. At 6-foot-1 and 188 pounds, he has the size and speed to guard shorter receivers/running backs and the height to not get bullied by taller guys. Watching Hunter in college, you can see the all-around elusiveness and athleticism he possesses. The ability to meet the ball at its height point to either bring it down or swipe it away is critical in redzone situations. The creativity in the open field to find ways to make big plays is another major factor in his game. His play at receiver allows him to read his opponent where he can run a route for them or jump it for an interception. The Florida native has the skills to play both sides of the ball and his progression will be key for the Jaguars' future. Caleb Ransaw Caleb Ransaw played three years at Troy before moving to Tulane for his senior year. The 5-11, 197-pound defensive back played as a nickelback or slot corner in Tulane's 4-2-5 defense. This allowed Ransaw to use his speed and strength to throw off receivers that were within his zone. He is big for the slot corner position so his assistance in run defense was key. He would redirect many receivers that crossed his line of vision and made quick work of anything that came 7 yards or fewer from the line of scrimmage. Ransaw clocked in at 4.33 seconds for his 40-yard dash, which showcases his top-end speed. He is not some that receivers can blow by easily. Where Ransaw struggles is his coverage ability. Playing against NFL slot receivers could be tricky for him because of their shiftiness and quick release off the line. Ransaw's zone coverage ability is fine but man to man is where he could struggle. It is presumed that the Jaguars drafted Ransaw to play safety so he can utilize his athletic ability while also having opportunities to contribute to the run defense. Wyatt Milum Wyatt Milum was drafted immediately after Ransaw with the 25th pick in the third round. His selection was an indicator of wanting the protection of Trevor Lawrence and Milum is just the player for it. Standing at 6-6 and 313 pounds, Milum is a big guy that started at left tackle for his senior season at West Virginia. His production earned him Big 12 Player of the Year. Milum's drop on the draft board was due to his arm's length. With 32⅛-inch arms, Milum is in the ninth percentile for offensive tackles. He played great at West Virginia but in the NFL, teams want their tackles to have long arms to fight off speed rushers. With his build, Milum could slide to offensive guard. Jacksonville Jaguars training camp open dates at Miller Electric Center For practices open to the public, parking lots open at 7 a.m., gates open at 7:45 a.m. and practice is expected to start at 8:30 a.m. Open practice dates include: Wednesday, July 23 Thursday, July 24 Friday, July 25 – Exclusive Season Ticket Member day Sunday, July 27 – NFL Back Together Sunday with Rookie poster giveaway Monday, July 28 – First day of full pads Tuesday, July 29 Sunday, Aug. 3 Tuesday, Aug. 5 This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Travis Hunter, other Jacksonville Jaguars rookies reach training camp
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Can Liam Coen turn the Jaguars into AFC South champs?
Yahoo Sports' Jason Fitz and senior NFL writer Frank Schwab discuss Jacksonville's chances of turning things around during his first season in Duval and whether he was the real reason behind Tampa Bay's success on offense last season. Hear the full conversation on 'Inside Coverage' - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript I think the Colts can win the AFC South, my friend. I genuinely like right now today I'm pickings. I'm going big. I'm picking the Colts. Colts are winning the division. I think Jacksonville Jaguars win that division. I'm, I'm all about the Jaguars this year. I'm all about Liam Cohen and that first year bump. Uh, they're, they're my next boomer bust team, I guess, because I look at the Jaguars and say the talent's all there. Uh, the, the. Yes, Trevor Lawrence hasn't done it. I know you're gonna kill me on the Trevor Lawrence thing. And I, I, I, I, I've agreed with you many times, but Liam Cohen was so good last year. Like, he was excellent as the Buccaneers offensive coordinator, which does make me a little worried of how high I am on the Buccaneers as well, because they lose Liam Cohen. But how many times have we seen NFL Coach of the Year follow the same exact template? First year head coach takes over for a staff that had been kind of going through the motions. Doug Peterson, I'm talking about you, wasn't getting the most out of its roster. And then all of a sudden you see this bump up to like 11 wins, you win the division, you're coach of the Year, you're up there at the NFL Awards ceremony. I see that for Liam Cohen. The Liam thing is where we disagree. Like, because Dave Canalis was supposed to be the franchise savior because of what he did with Baker. Maybe at some point, we got to look around and be like, hey, it's not the coaches, it's Baker Mayfield. Like Baker Mayfield is like, I'm looking at a Liam Cohen. It was on Sean McVeigh's staff and they're like, no, no, no, we're good. You go ahead and go back to Kentucky. And then he comes back to Sean McVeigh's staff. We're like, no, no, no, we're good. You go and go somewhere else. Like, I, I, I, I'm still waiting for the team that we've seen just trip over themselves and fall over anything to try and keep Liam Cohen. I, I, I think Liam Cohen has a better chance of being a one and done head coach than he does of being Coach of the Year this year. I just, I, I, I, I don't believe. I do not believe. Close
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Shares of Nebius Group Are Soaring Higher This Week
Key Points Nebius is a leading cloud computing developer specializing in data centers for AI applications. Last weekend, Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on Nebius and set a bullish price target. Because it's still unprofitable, investing in Nebius entails a higher degree of risk. 10 stocks we like better than Nebius Group › Sometimes it just takes one bit of bullish news to buoy a stock for the next few days. That's exactly what investors in Nebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS) are finding this week. While an analyst's optimistic outlook on the stock that came out last week helped to drive the stock higher on Monday, the market's enthusiasm for the cloud platform provider that specializes in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure has carried the stock higher consistently through the week. According to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, shares of Nebius are up 21.2% from the market's close last Friday through the end of trading on Thursday. Goldman Sachs sees a bright future ahead for the AI data center specialist Last weekend, Alexander Duval, an analyst at Goldman Sachs, initiated coverage on Nebius. In addition to assigning a buy rating, Duval assigned a $68 price target. For investors, Duval's the price target is particularly encouraging because it's consistent with a separate analyst's bullish opinion -- which included a buy rating and $84 price target -- on the stock that was shared in June. Instead of developing data centers for a variety of computing needs, Nebius specializes in neoclouds -- a specific sort of cloud computing that's developed specifically for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and other select applications that demand massive computing power. Besides CoreWeave, Nebius is the only public company that operates as a neocloud provider. What are the next steps for potential Nebius investors? Nebius stock has been on an absolute tear so far in 2025, but it's important for investors to think twice before deciding that the stock is right for them. While there are valid arguments to support that Nebius has a bright future, the company is still unprofitable, and, as such, is an investment with a higher degree of risk. Should you buy stock in Nebius Group right now? Before you buy stock in Nebius Group, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Nebius Group wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $687,149!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,060,406!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,072% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 180% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of July 15, 2025 Scott Levine has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Goldman Sachs Group. The Motley Fool recommends Nebius Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Why Shares of Nebius Group Are Soaring Higher This Week was originally published by The Motley Fool Sign in to access your portfolio
