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The Challenge of Parenting Young Adults

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The kids are grown. In theory, the parents’ job is done. But for many parents, the anxiety regarding their children’s well-being continues. Though there are shelves full of books on parenting young children and teens, there is a relative dearth of advice for this stage, which occurs between finishing traditional school and having a career or their own family life. Despite having much less power to influence adult children, parents still hope their children will land that ideal job, find a healthy partner, avoid major disappointments, and live a better life than the parents themselves did. Parents hope to protect their grown children from the vagaries of unfairness in the world. Parents may blame themselves for whatever vulnerabilities their children have. The limited parenting role may be frustrating when parents wish, under the best of circumstances, for more opportunities to help their children. Despite this wish, increasing parent participation undermines the most important task of this age-to experience life, directly learning lessons for oneself. This lack of control for parents can lead to significant distress and a sense of loss during the young adult stage of parenting. Even with best best-case scenarios, there is still parental uncertainty and young adult missteps. How much should a reasonable parent do? 7 Strategies for Parental Coping as Children Reach Adulthood Manage parental anxiety Having less control may lead to more anxiety. Parents are no longer privy to information about how their children are doing. The days of obsessively checking the school website to get minute-by-minute accountings of their children’s assignments and grades are over. There are no calls from other parents to give the inside scoop about what is going on in the child’s friend network. There are few, if any, opportunities to view a child’s interactions directly. On the bright side, this lack of information can provide enormous freedom. A burden has been lifted, even if it leaves a void. The best advice may be to practice living with less information and remember that having the information would not necessarily be useful at this age. After all, when young adults are living on their own, does knowing their bedtime actually make the parents sleep better at night? Trust development By this age, the young adult has learned, to the best of their abilities, the lessons taught to them. Sure, they will make mistakes, but most of these errors will have some remedy. And mistakes provide learning opportunities. It is much harder to trust development when launching children who are truly not ready yet. There is a population of young adults who may never be due to medical or cognitive disabilities. In those cases, it is essential to put other external supports in place that help bridge the gap between complete reliance on parents and complete independence. Shift parental thinking Part of the difficulty in this stage is the feeling of losing parental control and still being in the role of parent. How the parent thinks about it can make an enormous differenceçmoving from a concept of loss to the idea of creating opportunities for new challenges outside the life as a parent or reimagining what being a parent means. Shifting from “holding on tightly” to “this is the way it is supposed to go, and I have done my job well if they are almost ready” can make a big difference. Let them and let me In the Mel Robbins book The Let Them Theory (2024), Robbins advises focusing on what can be controlled and shifting away from what can’t. “Let them” in this context might mean: “Let your child choose their own path. Let them have their own feelings. Let them make their own choices without inspiring guilt. Let them take the risks, within reason, about what to study and where to live.” There’s also a separate side, the “let me” side. “Let me enjoy what I can with my child. Let me make new choices and choose new paths. Finally, let me appreciate the ways my children are different from me, let me appreciate who they are, and let me learn from them.” Model what you would want them to do Most children learn Recognize that there is no way to shield children from disappointment Young adults are going to make a boatload of mistakes, meet a ton of adversity, and manage lots of disappointment. No matter how carefully crafted the parenting plan is, no one can shield kids from those challenges. Radical acceptance, the practice of accepting reality as it is, an important concept from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) (Linehan and Wilks, 2015), will help parents tolerate their children’s difficulties. Skip “I told you so” When do young adult children need parents the most? Is it when they are performing to the accolades of those around them? Sure, you will be there for the joys and celebrations, and your children will appreciate it. But is this when they need their parents the most? No. They need their parents when they are alone; when they have messed up, and they know it, and it might affect their chances for a job or school; when they have lost an important relationship, regardless of who broke it off or whose fault it is; and when their world hasn’t been kind. They need to know parents will be there for the rainy moments. There are so many uncertainties in parenting, and they do not disappear when children hit age 18. Parenting through this transitional age has its challenges and rewards. Launching and allowing for experiential learning are so important. If the young adult keeps coming back, and their parents meet the moment, those uncertain times will be OK.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/aligning-for-growth/202511/the-challenge-of-parenting-young-adults

More than 600 Flock camera locations in Hampton Roads are public for the first time. See the map.

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A federal judge in Norfolk released the locations of more than 600 Flock Safety surveillance cameras in Hampton Roads the first time such a compilation has been made public. Local cities and counties have rejected requests from the media and privacy activists for lists of Flock camera locations often citing a provision under Virginia open records law for “critical infrastructure information.” But U. S. Magistrate Judge Lawrence R. Leonard ordered a regional camera location list unsealed as part of a federal lawsuit against Norfolk about the systems that read license plates and log other information about passing vehicles. Two city residents are suing the Norfolk police, contending that officers are violating citizens’ rights by searching the Flock database without a warrant. Their attorneys attached the camera list to a recent court filing and Leonard ruled the list cannot be filed under seal. “The public has a legitimate interest in knowing where Flock’s cameras are located when those cameras are operated by public entity customers,” Leonard wrote in an Oct. 31 ruling. The list was unsealed Thursday. The list included the locations complete with street addresses and geographical coordinates of 614 Flock cameras in Hampton Roads. The includes 216 cameras in Norfolk 175 placed by Norfolk police, 24 by the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority and 17 by Norfolk State University. The list also includes the locations of 87 cameras It also lists 17 cameras in Isle of Wight County and 10 in Franklin. Police agencies widely share the amassed data with each other. The list does not include Flock cameras in York County, Williamsburg, James City County, Gloucester, Poquoson or Mathews, even as those jurisdictions have about 90 cameras among them. The lawyers who requested the camera location information did not include those jurisdictions. The list unsealed Thursday is also separate from a crowdsourcing database in which privacy activists log the camera locations through various methods including by spotting cameras on the street. The website deflock. me, for example, has mapped hundreds of cameras in Hampton Roads and some 56, 000 cameras worldwide. The list the judge ordered unsealed was compiled by Flock Safety, the Atlanta-based company whose cameras have spiked sharply in recent years. The cameras typically mounted on 12-foot poles take pictures of all cars that pass. The system logs not only license plates, but a vehicle’s make, body type and color and even such features as bike racks, dents and bumper stickers. Detectives can query the system for which cars passed by the cameras at certain times and places. The data is stored for 21 days and is widely shared among police agencies. Police rave about the Flock Safety cameras in helping solve a wide range of crimes, from stolen cars to homicides. But privacy advocates are growing alarmed with the increased surveillance, contending that Flock cameras allow police to track law-abiding citizens and not just criminals. In their federal lawsuit, Norfolk residents Lee Schmidt and Crystal Arrington contend the Norfolk police routinely violate their constitutional rights with the city’s 175 Flock cameras and its amassed database. Not getting a warrant to search the system, they maintain, is a violation of their Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable searches. Flock Safety provided the camera locations in May as part of the lawsuit, following a subpoena from the plaintiffs’ attorneys. But Flock asserted that the information is confidential and asked that it remain sealed. Police departments and sheriff’s offices in Hampton Roads have largely asserted over the years that releasing the camera locations could jeopardize law enforcement efforts by allowing people to avoid detection. But Leonard denied the request. The public’s right to access court records, Leonard wrote, arises from both the First Amendment and the common law. Judges can restrict access to court records only when there’s a “compelling governmental interest” to do so, Leonard said. And even then, the restrictions must be as “narrowly tailored” as possible. “The Court will not simply ‘rubber-stamp’ a party’s request to seal,” Leonard wrote. Though proprietary information can indeed be sealed, Leonard said, it’s not enough for a party to unilaterally declare something confidential. Instead, he said, the party must prove that such sealing is necessary. And in his Oct. 31 ruling, Leonard said Flock Safety failed to prove that. The locations of Flock cameras owned by private companies can remain sealed, the judge said. Such cameras are purchased by retail stores, private apartment complexes and homeowners’ associations, then tied into the police systems. Given that those cameras are privately owned, Leonard said, they “do not raise the same concerns about governmental transparency.” But that’s not the case, he said, for the 614 cameras owned by cities, counties and other government agencies in the region. Flock has not demonstrated that its interest in keeping the files sealed outweighs the presumption of public access to court files. Michael Soyfer, an attorney for The Institute for Justice who is suing Norfolk on behalf of Schmidt and Arrington, was glad to see the list unsealed. The assertion that the camera locations must be “super secret,” he said, is incompatible with the idea that the cameras are nothing to worry about and that “it’s fine for the government to track people for weeks at a time.” Leonard “realized that those positions are irreconcilable,” Soyfer said. The government, the attorney said, “shouldn’t be spending public money to install these dragnet region-wide surveillance systems in secret.” He said that there are 24 Flock cameras operated by the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority which runs the city’s public housing complexes is noteworthy in itself: It shows close monitoring of those residents. “Publication of this list furthers public discourse on these issues,” he said. “It’s something the public should have known long before now.” On Sept. 15, each side filed separate “motions for summary judgement” asking a judge to decide the case in their favor before trial. The city of Norfolk wants U. S. District Judge Mark Davis to toss the case. The Institute for Justice, on the other hand, wants Davis to declare outright that Norfolk violated the right of Schmidt and Arrington. Norfolk says the lawsuit has failed to prove that the police are tracking anyone. Though the lawsuit had asserted the city is “cataloguing the whole of tens of thousands of individuals’ movements,” the city says it’s doing nothing of the kind. “Plaintiffs have no evidence to support these allegations because they are wrong,” the city said. Instead, Norfolk claimed police can draw only “some limited inferences” about citizens’ movements from the data collection. Flock cameras help police “respond to emergencies in real time and solve and prevent crime,” the city said. But the Norfolk Police Department “does not need a warrant to use information about vehicles on public streets to protect people in Norfolk.” The Institute for Justice’s motion says Schmidt and Arrington were tracked on Norfolk’s camera systems hundreds of times in less than five months. “The Flock Cameras yield a massive trove of data anyone with access can mine for insights about people’s movements, habits, and routines,” the motion said. The Norfolk police have conducted more than 200, 000 searches, with no oversight on the justification for the searches, and cursory “audits” only beginning in May. “Even now, each “audit” is nothing more than a box-checking exercise, given the massive number of searches,” the motion says. “None of these hundreds of thousands of searches required probable cause, let alone a warrant.” Davis is expected to rule on the summary judgement motions in the coming weeks. If he allows the case to proceed, the trial is expected to begin Feb. 3. Peter Dujardin, 757-897-2062, pdujardin@dailypress. com.
https://www.dailypress.com/2025/11/22/flock-camera-locations/

(Column) No veteran should go hungry

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According to U. S. government data and recent policy studies, nearly 25% of America’s veterans live either below the federal poverty level or paycheck to paycheck, with little margin for unexpected expenses. To get by, many adopt emergency-level budgets. But even the harshest austerity measures may not be enough. Life at the bottom still costs money. Mortgages and rent must be paid. Vehicles are needed to reach work or medical appointments. So, what can be cut? Too often, it’s food-eating less or sacrificing nutrition. Tragically, many veterans and their families face this choice every day. The latest data from the U. S. Department of Agriculture shows that 7. 5% of veterans-about 1. 5 million-are hungry or food insecure. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reports that those ages 65-74 are now most at risk, a shift from only a few years ago when 55- to 64-year-olds faced the highest rates. The picture grows bleaker within subgroups. Nearly 1 in 5 women veterans, many raising children, report food insecurity. More than a third of disabled working-age veterans struggle to feed themselves. These aren’t abstractions-they’re neighbors, family and friends. VA disability benefits are often treated as unearned income for the purposes of means testing in some federal programs. But these benefits were never meant to be treated as a paycheck. They were designed to offset the extra costs of living with a disability. In programs where they are counted toward income limits, this classification can unfairly block many veterans from receiving assistance through programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. SNAP can provide essential short-term relief, adding protein, vegetables, and fruit to meals. Yet because disability benefits often push veterans over the income threshold too many are excluded. According to RAND, only 4. 9% of food-insecure veterans in the U. S. received SNAP assistance in 2023. It is a failure of our system when individuals who served this country bravely and honorably-so that others could pursue the American dream-now face malnutrition and hunger. On Veterans Day, crowds gather to give speeches and host parades honoring those who wore the uniform with fierce pride. But veterans can’t eat their pride. On Thanksgiving, we sit down to abundant meals of turkey, vegetables, and homemade desserts, raising a toast to those who secured our freedoms. But veterans can’t eat our thanks. Rather than simply thanking veterans for their service, we can show our gratitude through meaningful action. Immediate steps taken today can make a difference-from supporting or volunteering with trusted organizations like DAV’s Volunteer for Veterans program, to helping at local veteran food pantries and nutrition centers, or urging elected officials to ensure veterans and their families do not go hungry through efforts like DAV’s Commander’s Action Network. These frontline actions have a direct and lasting impact on veterans’ lives. Veterans stood up for us; now it’s our turn to stand up for them. Through awareness, advocacy, and community support, we can work toward a future where all veterans live safe, healthy lives-free from hunger. Now that’s something to give thanks for. Coleman Nee is a service-connected disabled Marine veteran currently serving as National Commander of DAV (Disabled American Veterans). He previously held positions as Massachusetts Secretary of Veterans’ Services and on DAV’s National Executive Committee.
https://enewscourier.com/2025/11/22/column-no-veteran-should-go-hungry/

Mesquite Fire Rescue Log, November 13

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Click below to see. Mesquite Fire Rescue Log for November 13. Fire Rescue Nov 13 Casey Cartwright Casey is a passionate copyeditor highly motivated to provide compelling SEO content in the digital marketing space. Her expertise includes a vast range of industries from highly technical, consumer, and lifestyle-based, with an emphasis on attention to detail and readability.
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10 Instagram Secrets for 2026: What the Instagram Algorithm Doesn’t Want You to Know + Top IG Engagement Tips

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Instagram’s algorithm has always been a topic of curiosity and mystery for content creators and marketers alike. With the platform’s continuous evolution, understanding the Instagram algorithm 2026 has become crucial for anyone looking to optimize reach, engagement, and growth. Although Instagram shares some guidelines, many aspects of how it ranks content remain closely guarded, as if the Platform has secrets it does not want users to uncover. This article delves into 10 essential facts about the Instagram algorithm that many users overlook, along with IG engagement tips to help navigate the platform effectively. 1. How the Instagram Algorithm Work in 2026 In 2026, the Instagram algorithm has grown complex and nuanced, driven by artificial intelligence and machine learning. It evaluates a wide range of signals to determine which posts appear prominently in users’ feeds or on Explore pages. Core factors include user interaction history, content type (e. g., Reels, Stories, or static images), post recency, and direct engagement actions such as comments and shares. Compared to previous years, the 2026 version of the Instagram algorithm places even greater emphasis on content relevance and user satisfaction. Instagram continuously tweaks its model to prioritize content that keeps users on the platform longer, rewarding posts that spark meaningful interactions. Understanding these basics is essential, but much of the detailed ranking criteria remains undisclosed and subject to frequent updates, Instagram’s first key secret. 2. Why Does Instagram Prioritize Certain Posts? Instagram has shifted to favor video content, especially Reels, as part of its strategy to compete with platforms like TikTok. This prioritization influences post visibility, with Reels often receiving greater reach and engagement than photos or static posts. Instagram’s prioritization of Reels and interactive content is a deliberate move to keep users engaged with dynamic formats. Additionally, Instagram’s feed algorithms frequently prioritize content from close friends and accounts a user interacts with most, pushing those posts higher. This selective prioritization explains why some high-quality posts may not get broad exposure. Recognizing this helps users tailor their content by focusing more on formats that the algorithm favors. 3. Instagram’s Use Hidden Metrics Beyond visible metrics such as likes and comments, Instagram tracks a range of hidden signals that significantly impact post performance. These less apparent metrics include “dwell time,” how long a user lingers on a post, how often content is saved or shared, and even the speed with which viewers scroll past certain content. These “invisible” indicators help Instagram gauge users’ true interest levels. Posts with higher dwell time or saves suggest deeper engagement, compelling Instagram to boost such content further. This element remains one of Instagram’s most guarded secrets because understanding and optimizing for these subtle signals can dramatically enhance organic reach. 4. How To Take Advantage of the Instagram Algorithm Ethically While some may be tempted to game the system, Instagram’s 2026 algorithm is designed to detect manipulative behavior such as fake engagement or spammy tactics. The best IG engagement tips emphasize authenticity. Strategies like posting consistently high-quality content, encouraging genuine interactions through questions or calls to action, and timing posts around peak user activity can “trick” the algorithm ethically, without risking penalties. Authenticity remains the cornerstone for sustainable growth on Instagram. 5. What Role Does User Behavior Play in the Algorithm? Instagram’s feed customization in 2026 is heavily influenced by individual user behavior. The algorithm analyzes past interactions, such as which accounts a user frequently engages with, the type of content they prefer, and how they interact with different posts. This personalized approach means no two users have the same feed experience. Instagram uses these insights to show more relevant content tailored to individual preferences. For content creators, understanding this helps in crafting content that appeals to their core audience, thereby increasing visibility and engagement. 6. Is Instagram Suppressing Some Content on Purpose? Instagram employs content moderation algorithms that can limit the visibility of certain posts, a practice users sometimes refer to as “shadow banning.” Content that violates community guidelines or is flagged as inappropriate may be suppressed without explicit notification. Additionally, posts perceived as spammy, repetitive, or controversial may experience reduced reach. Awareness of these restrictions is essential for avoiding factors that could negatively impact post visibility. Adhering closely to Instagram’s community policies is also a key element of maintaining strong account health. 7. The Importance of Hashtags in 2026 Hashtags remain a valuable tool for categorizing content and reaching niche audiences; however, their influence has diminished somewhat with advances in Instagram’s AI. The Instagram algorithm in 2026 focuses more on user behavior and content quality than on hashtags alone. Effective use of hashtags involves combining popular and niche tags, avoiding overstuffing, and pairing hashtags with other engagement techniques such as influencer collaborations and interactive stories. Misusing hashtags, such as using irrelevant or banned tags, can harm rather than help content reach. 8. Why Are Reels Central to the Instagram Algorithm Now? Reels have become a central feature of Instagram’s 2026 algorithm, as the platform aims to compete with short-video platforms like TikTok. The platform aggressively promotes Reels, boosting their reach and engagement through dedicated tabs and Explore placements. Instagram secrets behind optimizing Reels include focusing on trending audio, using relevant hashtags and captions, and encouraging shares and comments. Content creators who master Reels often see significant gains in IG engagement due to this algorithmic preference. 9. Can Instagram Algorithm Changes Affect Influencer Marketing? The evolving Instagram algorithm directly impacts influencer marketing, altering how sponsored posts gain traction. In 2026, influencers must adapt to more sophisticated algorithm criteria that reward authentic engagement and dynamic content formats like videos and Reels. For brands, understanding these Instagram secrets is crucial when planning campaigns to ensure influencer content aligns with algorithmic priorities. Influencers who keep pace with algorithm updates maintain visibility and partnership opportunities. 10. How Frequently Should You Post for Optimal Engagement? Finding the right posting frequency in 2026 requires balancing quality with consistency. The Instagram algorithm favors accounts that post regularly but penalizes those that flood feeds with low-value content. Data shows that posting one to two times a day, combined with Stories and Reels, often yields the best results. Timing posts for when followers are most active further enhances engagement. These IG engagement tips help align content strategy with algorithm preferences. Frequently Asked Questions 1. How does Instagram handle fake followers and engagement in 2026? Instagram uses advanced machine learning to detect and penalize fake followers, bots, and inauthentic engagement, such as purchased likes or comments. Accounts found engaging in these practices may experience reduced reach or even suspension. The 2026 algorithm favors genuine interactions to promote healthier community engagement. 2. Can using Instagram’s new AI features improve content visibility? Instagram has introduced AI-driven content creation and editing tools, such as automated caption suggestions and augmented reality filters that can enhance post appeal. Leveraging these native AI features can help improve user engagement signals, indirectly benefiting reach through the Instagram algorithm. 3. How do Instagram Stories factor into the overall algorithm strategy? While Stories disappear after 24 hours, they remain an essential engagement tool. The algorithm considers interactions with Stories, such as replies, stickers, and views, to strengthen the connection between users and accounts. Consistent use of Stories can boost overall feed visibility by signaling active and engaging account behavior. 4. Does Instagram’s algorithm treat business accounts differently than personal ones? Yes, business and creator accounts have access to additional analytics and promotional tools, but the core feed ranking works similarly for all accounts. However, Instagram may prioritize timely responses and authentic engagement more heavily for business accounts, encouraging brands to foster meaningful interactions rather than just broadcasting content.
https://www.techtimes.com/articles/312887/20251122/10-instagram-secrets-2026-what-instagram-algorithm-doesnt-want-you-know-top-ig-engagement.htm

Back in Time Nov. 22: The Great Fussner

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In 1913, the Great Fussner was one of the acts that were during Corn Palace week. It was a unique act using a 30-foot spiral tower. Fussner would walk the globe upwards, then back down the tower, with a few exiting moments thrown in for the audience. When Will Fussner performed his act in 1913, he was in the beginning stages of his career, which went on for decades. Researcher Pam Range Share News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? Tags By Mitchell Republic Our newsroom occasionally reports stories under a byline of “Mitchell Republic.” Often, the “Mitchell Republic” byline is used when rewriting basic news briefs that originate from official sources, such as a city press release about a road closure, and which require little or no reporting. At times, this byline is used when a news story includes numerous authors or when the story is formed by aggregating previously reported news from various sources. If outside sources are used, it is noted within the story. Conversation What To Get Local ADVERTISEMENT.
https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/back-in-time-nov-22-the-great-fussner

10 things we’re watching in Patriots’ Week 12 matchup with Bengals

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The Bengals are preparing to face a much different Patriots team than the one they played in Week 1 of last season. The Patriots were able to come away with the victory in Jerod Mayo’s first game as head coach, but they only managed to win three more games all season. The Patriots now are 9-2, riding an eight-game winning streak and are tied with the best record in the AFC as they get set to take on the 3-7 Bengals. The Bengals are just three years removed from a conference championship loss, and it’s been just four years since their last Super Bowl appearance. It’s amazing how quickly things can flip in the NFL. One thing is for certain: The Patriots are in much, much better shape this year with Mike Vrabel as their head coach, Josh McDaniels as the offensive coordinator and Drake Maye, not Jacoby Brissett, starting at quarterback. Here’s what we’re watching on Sunday at 1 p. m. in Cincinnati: • The Bengals reportedly will not activate quarterback Joe Burrow from injured reserve in time for Sunday’s game, despite his return to full participation in practice earlier this week. That means Joe Flacco will continue to start. It’s debatable how comfortable Burrow would have looked in a rusty return to the field coming off of a turf toe injury, but this is still a win for the Patriots. Burrow, at this best, is one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL. Flacco has been solid since joining the Bengals, but he’s got a 1-4 record with Cincinnati, and he’s 2-7 on the season, including his time with the Browns. • The Patriots don’t need to worry about Ja’Marr Chase this week, since he made the inadvisable decision to spit at Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey last week and got himself suspended. But they will still need to cover Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, a popular target for the Patriots in free agency until he was franchised and went on to sign a contract extension with the Bengals. On third down and critical situations, expect Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez to shadow Higgins, who’s the Bengals’ No. 2 receiver but is as talented and high-powered as a No. 1. Higgins has 35 catches for 544 yards with seven touchdowns this season. The Bengals’ other wide receivers are Andrei Iosivas and Mitchell Tinsley. • Running back Chase Brown’s numbers don’t jump off the page, but the Bengals rank fourth in rushing DVOA, second in EPA/rush and eighth in rushing success rate. Their offensive line is just 21st in ESPN’s run block success rate, and Brown ranks 25th in rush yards over expected, so there’s something funky going on there. The Patriots’ run defense has been tremendous this season, but they did appear to miss Milton Williams after he left last week’s win over the Jets. Expect his snaps to be split between Khyiris Tonga and Cory Durden. Rookies Joshua Farmer and Eric Gregory also could take on bigger roles. • Williams is the Patriots’ best or second-best defender, with Gonzalez being his biggest competition. The Patriots do have nice depth at defensive tackle behind starter Christian Barmore, however. Tonga and Durden are having career years, and Farmer and Gregory have had solid moments. • The Bengals’ pass-block win rate ranks just 29th this season, per ESPN, and they’re 23rd in PFF’s pass-blocking efficiency. The Patriots’ pass rush has been inconsistent this season, and losing Williams for the next four games will hurt. On the edge, K’Lavon Chaisson is also having a career year with 6. 5 sacks through 10 games. Fellow starting outside linebacker Harold Landry III has slowed in recent weeks. Could the Patriots give rookies Elijah Ponder and Bradyn Swinson more opportunities? Ponder, an undrafted free agent, has sacks in two straight games. Swinson, a fifth-round pick, was signed off of the practice squad and could be set to make his NFL debut against the Bengals. • The Patriots’ offense should be back at full strength this week with wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) and running back Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) back. Boutte, one of the league’s best deep threats, has missed the last two games. Stevenson has been out for three games. The Patriots weathered the storm without those two, but facing the league’s worst defense, per DVOA, it could be a highly productive day for the offense. • Boutte will likely take his reps back from rookie Kyle Williams, who caught a 72-yard touchdown against the Buccaneers but was otherwise ineffective in Boutte’s place. Maye and Boutte had forged an impressive downfield connection through the first half of the season. • Rookie TreVeyon Henderson took on a much larger role in Stevenson’s absence. Prior to Stevenson’s injury, Henderson was largely a change-of-pace back. Henderson had a 147-yard, two-touchdown performance in Week 10 and scored three touchdowns in Week 11. He’s not built for an every-down role, but his effectiveness and big-play ability should cut into Stevenson’s playing time. Without any inside information, it wouldn’t be surprising to see them split snaps. • Two key Bengals defenders, defensive end Trey Hendrickson and cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt, are also out. Without Hendrickson rushing from the right side, rookie left tackle Will Campbell shouldn’t have an overly difficult matchup this week. Maye has been sacked a lot this season, but he reiterated this week that most of those were his fault. The Patriots’ offensive line has been much, much better this year. • This should be a blowout. Game prediction: Patriots win 38-13 against an undermanned Bengals team.
https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/11/22/10-things-were-watching-in-patriots-week-12-matchup-with-bengals/

‘I’m out’: Marjorie Taylor Greene drops shock resignation as ‘hateful’ Donald Trump gloats how his former worshipper went ‘BAD’

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has just announced her resignation. Through a post on X, she has confirmed that she will be leaving office in January. For some, this is the official death of MAGA. While it’s highly likely that the eulogies already being posted online might be premature, this is actually a very significant moment in Donald Trump’s presidency. Rep. Greene’s fallout with Trump has been a long time coming, but when he called her a “traitor” last week, it seemed like they had finally gotten to a point of no return. During Greene’s 5-year career in Washington, she courted all manner of controversies. Constantly stoking fires with unverifiable conspiracies about “secret cabals” and even once being booted from the House for violent rhetoric against fellow Republicans. But through it all, Trump never had an issue with her. When he came back in office, she was one of the first people he embraced as a true loyalist. But Greene’s loyalty was always to conspiracies. And nothing presented a better opportunity for her than the ever-evolving Jeffrey Epstein saga. This time it seemed like her instincts were right and this was a conspiracy with legs. The only problem is this was the one thing Trump wanted her to let go. Trump was giving marching orders to the GOP on how to dismiss the “Epstein hoax” while Rep. Greene was actively pushing for the release of the files. When Trump realized that he actually lost this battle, he saw her as an insurgent and declared that he was willing to support a challenger who would stand against her in the primaries. Suddenly Greene had to campaign without the umbrella of MAGA. For some reason, however, she decided that this was not worth her peace of mind. Unprompted, she posted a video on X announcing her stepping down. Per CNN, the outgoing Congresswoman said, “I have too much self-respect and dignity, love my family way too much, and do not want my sweet district to have to endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the President we all fought for, only to fight and win my election while Republicans will likely lose the midterms.” A delighted Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social where he called her Marjorie “Traitor” Brown (a nickname he came up with because rotten grass is apparently brown). He continued claiming that they fell out because he refused to pick up her calls. Trump then went on to give a backhanded compliment thanking her for her service. Rep. Greene could have ran for reelection, but considering she’s already been facing death threats, she probably made a personal decision to protect her peace, and most people respect that. But her insistence to never question Trump’s authority directly is probably what went on to backfire in her face. Throughout her push to release the Epstein files, she always insisted that the Democrats were wrong to implicate Trump. Something we are still unsure of at this point. But if Zohran Mamdani’s last trip to the White House was any indicator, Trump would have probably respected her more if she stood up against him directly. That being said, it’s interesting that in her going-away message even she admitted that MAGA expects to lose the upcoming midterms.
https://wegotthiscovered.com/politics/im-out-marjorie-taylor-greene-drops-shock-resignation-as-hateful-donald-trump-gloats-how-his-former-worshipper-went-bad/