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New York Post
a day ago
- Automotive
- New York Post
Don't head for the Hamptons without this magnetic phone mount, now just $20
Discover startups, services, products and more from our partner StackCommerce. New York Post edits this content, and may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. TL;DR: Upgrade your car with the 360° Adjustable Magnetic Suction Cup Phone Mount, now just $19.99 (reg. $39.99) It's road trip season! Whether you're heading to the Hamptons for the weekend or going on a cross-country adventure, you're going to need your smartphone. The 360° Adjustable Magnetic Suction Cup Phone Mount sticks securely without the need for adhesives and adjusts on the fly, allowing you to navigate your journey or change the tunes easily. Just in time for summer, you can score this handy phone mount for just $19.99 (reg. $39.99). The 360° Adjustable Magnetic Suction Cup Phone Mount gives you a secure spot to keep your phone, whether you're on the open road or relaxing at home. A dual-axis metal bar lets you adjust it from 210° in portrait mode to 360° in landscape mode as needed. It also fits easily in your pocket, measuring just 2.5 inches long and weighing only 0.2 pounds. This petite mount can hold up to 78 pounds, and an N53 magnet keeps your smartphone secure through bumps, turns, and quick stops. It doesn't require any adhesives and instead uses vacuum suction to adhere to smooth surfaces, such as mirrors, walls, or gym machines. This car mount is compatible with iPhones 12 or newer and MagSafe devices. If you don't have a MagSafe device, don't worry. You'll receive a magnetic ring for non-MagSafe phones and a base for dashboard mounting as well. Keep your phone within reach anywhere with the 360° Adjustable Magnetic Suction Cup Phone Mount, now just $19.99 (reg. $39.99). StackSocial prices subject to change.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New state law streamlines teacher licensing for Mount St. Mary's, other Md. institutions
A new Maryland law will make teacher licensing more streamlined, education officials say. Before House Bill 888 was signed into law last month by Gov. Wes Moore, colleges and universities in Maryland were required to administer one of two performance-based assessments to students seeking a teaching license. One assessment is the Praxis Performance Assessment for Teachers (PPAT), which is created by Pearson, an education company, and will be retired in December. The other is the Educative Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA), which is created by the Educational Testing Service and currently being redeveloped. Completing one of those assessments became mandatory after an omnibus state bill intending to make teacher certification more efficient was signed last year. Faculty members at the Mount St. Mary's University School of Education said the bill instead created a financial and time-consuming barrier for their students to receive certification, since the university's program already has a nationally accredited performance-based assessment. House Bill 888, sponsored by Delegates Kris Fair (D-3A), Ken Kerr (D-3) and Eric Ebersole (D-44A) from Baltimore County, makes administering the assessment optional for colleges and universities that have a nationally accredited educator program. The Mount's teacher preparation program, which includes a portfolio assessment, was accredited through 2029 by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation. Stacey Brown-Hobbs, who was recently promoted from the chair and director of teacher education to the dean of the School of Education at the Mount, said in an interview that the university's assessments 'go through a very rigorous process during the accreditation process.' 'We were like, why are we making our students do this other assessment when we already are doing something, and we're accredited?' she said. Brown-Hobbs added that states such as New York, Georgia and New Jersey were moving away from the PPAT and edTPA assessments because 'research is showing us that this is not an effective tool. This is not a good predictor.' 'This is a licensure test that's very time consuming for our students at a time when they are trying to begin to learn about the practice of teaching in their internship setting,' she said. 'It's distracting them from really concentrating on the feedback that they're getting from their mentors and supervisors.' Barbara Marinak, the former dean of the Mount's education school who was recently appointed as interim provost, said in an interview that Maryland is in a 'dramatic' teacher shortage. She said the intention of legislation mandating the assessments was never to make the process 'more onerous. The intent was to fully support and recognize rigorous paths to licensure.' Marinak added that schools in Maryland can still choose to administer edTPA for their students to receive teaching licenses, and that this bill gives colleges and universities options. Marinak said she and Brown-Hobbs spoke with Darren Hornbeck, a longtime Frederick County Public Schools educator and the chair of the Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board under the Maryland State Department of Education. Hornbeck helped drive the change. Hornbeck also discussed with Fair how local legislation could remove that barrier for aspiring educators. In the 2001-02 school year, Fair was Hornbeck's teaching assistant at Linganore High School, which Hornbeck said in an interview was 'just such a gratifying thing.' 'Who would have known, like 20 years later, that student who I had sitting three rows back would be producing very meaningful legislation that would help future teachers,' he said. Hornbeck said some schools see the performance assessment as useful because it requires technical writing skill. 'But not all schools were in that boat,' he said. 'Other schools thought they were achieving it in other ways, so we wanted to remove it as a barrier to teachers coming into the profession because of its cost and potential redundancy.' Hornbeck added that the legislation is not meant to decrease standards to receive a teaching license, but to reduce costs and redundancy to students in teacher programs that are nationally accredited. Fair in an interview said working with Hornbeck, who he considers a mentor, felt like a 'full circle moment.' 'It was just really cool to be able to take a challenge that he brought to me and be able to help him fix it,' he said. Fair said while Maryland works hard to certify teachers and encourage them to work in the state, 'we really need to be looking holistically at any barrier to employment for teachers here.'
The Star
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Mount aims to make the most of United's time in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: It doesn't matter if it's Old Trafford or the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, anytime Mason Mount puts on the Manchester United jersey, it's game time. But the English footballer, who is in Kuala Lumpur for the Red Devils' clash against the Asean All-Stars today, also wants to make the most out of his trip to Malaysia. The squad had little time to rest after their final Premier League fixture against Aston Villa, having departed for Malaysia right after winning 2-0 at home. 'It was a quick turnaround after our last league match, it was straight on the plane after the game, but we are excited. 'We don't get the opportunity to be over this side of the world and see our fans here very often, so we obviously want to make the most of it. We got off the plane and there were hundreds of people waiting to welcome us, it was amazing. 'I'm very excited to be over here and looking forward to the match,' he said during the pre-match press conference at the W Hotel here yesterday. Mount is part of the 32-man squad named by head coach Ruben Amorim for their post-season tour, and will play against the Asean All-Stars at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. After playing tonight, United will head to Hong Kong, where they take on the Hong Kong national team on Friday. But although there is excitement, the 26-year-old Mount is taking things seriously as the trip to Asia is part of the gaffer's plan to rebuild the squad. 'Anytime you put on that shirt and you're representing the club, you want to perform to the best of your ability. 'We want to win the game and it's going to be a competitive match against the Asean All-Stars, so we're looking forward to it and we want to perform the best we can,' he said. Meanwhile, the Asean All-Stars will be led by Pahang forward Sergio Aguero, and the Argentine-born is proud to play against the Red Devils. 'We are proud to play against a giant team like United. It's a big responsibility and we will do out best. 'We welcome them here but we will try to win the game,' he said.
New Straits Times
27-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Old Trafford passion? You'll find it in KL too, says Mount
KUALA LUMPUR: Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount is eager to use the club's Asia Tour as a springboard to rediscover his form and reignite his career ahead of the new season. The Red Devils will face the Asean All-Stars in a friendly at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Wednesday, with the match offering a fresh chance for United to turn the page on a dismal campaign. While most of Europe's stars have already begun their summer breaks, Mount is relishing the chance to connect with fans in Malaysia and build momentum. United last played in Kuala Lumpur in 2009, recording back-to-back wins over the Malaysian XI (3-2 and 2-0), and Mount, 26, was blown away by the reception upon arrival. "It was a quick turnaround. We got straight on the plane after the game against Aston Villa," said Mount at Tuesday's press conference. "We're all very excited to be here. We don't often get to travel to this part of the world, so we want to make the most of the opportunity. "We got off the plane and there were hundreds of people waiting to greet us, take pictures and welcome us. I'm really looking forward to the game." Mount ended the season on a high, scoring three goals in May following his return from injury. His resurgence saw him force his way into Ruben Amorim 's starting XI for the Europa League final - a narrow 1-0 defeat to Tottenham. Now part of Amorim's 32-man touring squad for matches in Malaysia and Hong Kong, Mount is embracing the competition and determined to make his mark. "As the gaffer said, whenever you wear the shirt, you're representing the club - and you want to give your best," he said. "We want to win. It's going to be competitive against the All-Stars, and we're all ready to put in a strong performance."
Daily Mirror
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Six Chelsea stars wanted to quit on last day of season – and who actually walked
Chelsea had one of the most chaotic and unpredictable summers in English football history back in 2023 as they looked to stop the rot following a dismal first season under Todd Boehly's stewardship Upheaval at Chelsea isn't exactly a foreign concept, but in the summer of 2023, it defined the club. A dismal 12th-place finish in the Premier League – their worst in nearly three decades – capped a turbulent season, despite Todd Boehly's eye-watering £500million splurge on new signings. The American owner's vision of a rapid rebuild backfired spectacularly, leaving the squad bloated, the dressing room fractured, and morale in tatters. Tensions rose, with competition for both starting spots and locker space leaving many questioning their futures. According to The Telegraph, at least six players were desperate to quit on the final day of the 2022/23 season. In the end, Chelsea's summer exodus saw a staggering 15 players depart, from club legends to forgotten signings, reshaping the squad in a way few could have predicted. The legends: Kante and Azpilicueta Two pillars of Chelsea's glory days – N'Golo Kante and Cesar Azpilicueta – walked away on free transfers as their contracts expired. Kante, the tireless midfielder whose relentless energy powered Chelsea's 2016/17 Premier League and 2021 Champions League triumphs, joined Saudi club Al-Ittihad. His departure marked the end of an era for a player whose work rate, defensive acumen and, above all, one-of-a-kind humility made him a fan favourite. Azpilicueta, the versatile captain who lifted every major trophy during his 11-year stint, returned to Spain with Atletico Madrid. Both exits, while amicable, left gaping holes in leadership, experience and quality – and even bigger holes in the hearts of supporters. The shock sales: Mount and Havertz Perhaps the most stunning moves of the window involved Mason Mount and Kai Havertz, who linked up to score Chelsea's winner in the Champions League final just two years earlier. Mount, a Cobham academy graduate and lifelong Blue, was sold to Manchester United for £55m in a move that puzzled and frustrated fans. His departure, driven by contract disputes and a perceived lack of faith from the new regime, stunned fans and sparked debate about Chelsea's treatment of homegrown talent. Havertz, meanwhile, crossed London to join Arsenal in a £65m deal. The German's inconsistent form frustrated some, but his knack for big moments – like that goal in Porto – made his sale to a rival particularly bitter. These sales underscored the ruthless pragmatism of Boehly's approach – though, at the time of writing, both decisions look to have paid off, with Mount struggling for fitness at Old Trafford and Havertz underwhelming as Arsenal's primary goal-getter. The midfield overhaul Chelsea's midfield took a further hit with the exits of Mateo Kovacic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Kovacic, a technically gifted ball-carrier who'd been a mainstay since 2018, joined Manchester City for £25m, with the Blues content on bolstering a direct rival in order to cash in on the Croatian, who had one year left on his deal at the time. Loftus-Cheek, another academy product, moved to AC Milan for £15m after years of battling injuries and inconsistent roles. Both departures reflected Chelsea's shift toward a younger, more dynamic midfield, with Enzo Fernandez already in place and Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia – who would arrive a few months later – brought in to fill the void. The wide men: Pulisic and Hudson-Odoi Christian Pulisic and Callum Hudson-Odoi, once heralded as the future of Chelsea's attack, also left. Pulisic, signed for £58m as Eden Hazard's replacement in 2019, struggled with injuries and form, managing just 26 goals in 145 appearances – and his £20m move to AC Milan felt like a mutual parting of ways. Hudson-Odoi, another academy gem, joined Nottingham Forest for £3m after a promising career stalled under Boehly's regime. He's been shining ever since at the City Ground, particularly under Nuno Espirito Santo – making his cheap exit look like one heck of a fumble, at least financially. The back-line bow-outs: Mendy, Koulibaly, Ampadu Edouard Mendy, one of several heroes of Chelsea's 2021 Champions League run, joined Al-Ahli for £16m. His shot-stopping prowess and calm presence had been pivotal, but an alarming dip in form and the arrival of new goalkeepers pushed him out. Kalidou Koulibaly, signed for £33m in 2022 as a marquee centre back, lasted just one season before moving to Al-Hilal for £20m. The Senegalese star struggled to adapt to the Premier League's pace, and his exit reflected Chelsea's impatience with high-profile signings. Ethan Ampadu, a versatile youngster who'd impressed on loan, was sold to Leeds United for £7m. His departure, while less headline-grabbing, further depleted Chelsea's defensive depth and homegrown quota. The forgotten trio: Aubameyang, Bakayoko, Rahman The summer also saw the departure of players who'd long faded from Chelsea's first-team picture. Tiemoue Bakayoko, whose £40million move from Monaco in 2017 promised so much but delivered little, left on a free transfer to Lorient after years of loans. Baba Rahman, another expensive flop, joined PAOK on a free, his time at Chelsea defined by injuries and loan spells. Meanwhile, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's exit was perhaps the most telling of Boehly's missteps. Signed for £10.8m in 2022, the former Arsenal captain struggled, scoring just three goals in 21 appearances before departing to Marseille on a free. These moves signalled a clear-out of deadwood, but also highlighted the club's ill-thought-out and often scattergun recruitment – in eras both past and present. The loan departure: Lukaku Romelu Lukaku's saga took another twist as the £97.5m striker, who'd returned to Chelsea in 2021 with high expectations, was loaned to AS Roma. His underwhelming second spell – eight goals in 26 Premier League games – made his departure inevitable, though his hefty wages and contract complicated a permanent move. The Belgian had fallen out with Thomas Tuchel back in 2021, but even with the German gone, he had no intention to slip a Chelsea shirt over his head ever again. A loan move was eventually agreed on deadline day, which included a significant wage cut and a low release clause to ensure a permanent departure later down the line. The aftermath Chelsea's summer of 2023 wasn't just a clear-out – it was a seismic shift. Losing 15 players, including legends, academy stars, and expensive signings, exposed the mayhem of Boehly's early tenure. While the exits freed up wages and created space for new arrivals like Caicedo and Cole Palmer, they also left Chelsea dangerously thin in experience. Progress has been made in the two years since, however. And after clinching a top four finish on the final day of the 2024/25 season on Sunday, the Blues are back in the Champions League – ready to measure themselves against Europe's elite, and, perhaps, prove that the chaos of 2023 wasn't just necessary, but ultimately justified.
