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New Patriots WR Romeo Doubs explains why he chose New England in free agency

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“It was a great opportunity I felt like I couldn’t pass on.”

FOXBOROUGH — Romeo Doubs was coveted by several teams at the start of NFL free agency this week. And for good reason. The 25-year-old wideout is not only just entering his prime, but he was Green Bay’s most productive pass-catcher in 2025, reeling in 55 catches for 724 yards and six touchdowns.

Even though Doubs reportedly weighed an offer from the Washington Commanders this week, he ultimately chose to cross the t’s and dot the i’s on a four-year deal with the Patriots worth up to $80 million. Speaking to reporters at Gillette Stadium on Thursday, the soft-spoken wideout acknowledged that the chance to team up with quarterback Drake Maye stood as one of the top draws for signing in New England.

“I spoke with Drake. He’s an amazing person to be around,” Doubs said. “I love his personality, and I just love who he is as a person.”

Beyond the potential of being one of the top targets for an established MVP candidate like Maye, Doubs praised the Patriots organization “from the top down,” noting that Mike Vrabel and his staff have built a winning culture that has earned high praise across league circles.

“It was a great opportunity I felt like I couldn’t pass on,” Doubs said. “I know I’m going to be around a great group of guys. Going to be around a great young quarterback in Drake, great coaching staff in Vrabel and Josh [McDaniels].”

It remains to be seen if Doubs generates the same stats that Stefon Diggs produced in 2025 (85 catches, 1,013 yards, four touchdowns). But the former Packers wideout should be a reliable option for Maye on short and intermediate routes while also bolstering New England’s red-zone woes, having scored 18 touchdowns over the last three seasons.

“I think he can play outside, inside, he blocks, he can play Z, he can play X,” Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf said of Doubs’ skillset. “He’s good on the short routes, he’s good on the deep routes, he’s good with the ball in his hands.

“He has a lot of route variance that we liked strong for the ball. There’s some things that he can improve upon that we’ll try to help him with. But overall, just the competitor, the person.”

Doubs has the entire spring and summer to build a rapport with Maye and learn McDaniels’ playbook. But Wolf was quick to note that the young receiver is already getting a head start on that preparation.

“I don’t know if you guys saw him up here, like, he was already in the playbook,” Wolf acknowledged. “He was on his iPad, learning the formations while I was trying to get him to sign his contract this morning. So, it was pretty cool.”

Doubs could be in line for a large role in New England as the top wideout currently on the depth chart. But the talented receiver also isn’t placing an added emphasis on directly replacing Diggs and the expectations that might come with his new team.

“I’ll be really honest with you, I would love to stay true to just understanding where I am and coming into a new system under our offensive coordinator,” Doubs said. “And yeah, I wouldn’t really specify that I’m gonna go in with this amount of targets or that amount of targets, because I’ve come from a place where that didn’t really mean much. I give credit, obviously, to New England welcoming me with open arms and Green Bay just based off the history and the situation that we were in while I was there.”
https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2026/03/12/new-england-patriots-romeo-doubs-wide-receiver-green-bay-packers-free-agency/

Bitcoin Dead Cat Bounce: Analyst Reveals What To Expect As Price Recovers

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Bitcoin’s (BTC) latest upward move arrives at a time when confidence in the market remains uncertain, with many traders unsure whether the slight price recovery marks early strength or another temporary bounce. With last week’s pullback still fresh, a crypto analyst argues that most traders may label the recent recovery a dead cat bounce. However, he believes the narrative is misleading and predicts that Bitcoin’s rebound this week may be setting the stage for a stronger rally. Why The Bitcoin Price Recovery Is Not A Dead Cat Bounce Market analyst and founder of The House of Crypto, Peter Anthony, has released a new technical analysis of Bitcoin that challenges the prevailing bearish sentiment among traders. In his post on X, Anthony stated that the repeated claims of a dead cat bounce are part of a recurring pattern that has appeared at multiple stages of previous Bitcoin price recoveries. He explained that market sentiments have swung so far into fear that many traders may have already locked in their worst losses just as the market began to recover. According to his analysis, last week’s BTC sell-off and price crash prompted many participants to exit their positions near the bottom. Now that the cryptocurrency is recovering, the analyst believes those same traders will hesitate to re-enter the market, convinced that the recent rebound is nothing more than a dead cat bounce. In his chart, Anthony highlighted several instances in the past when similar skepticism emerged after Bitcoin continued trending higher following a downturn. The analyst expects this pessimistic behavior to persist, stating that traders may continue labeling every upward push a dead cat bounce until BTC reaches $100,000 and beyond. This suggests that investors might interpret each step higher as a warning sign that the price rally is only temporary and bound to fail. While he believes the underlying trend is bullish, Anthony has acknowledged that a correction could still emerge as Bitcoin approaches previous highs. However, he reassures that the routine pullback would not negate the broader recovery underway. The analyst’s report indicates that the dead cat bounce narrative will prove to be a false signal. He predicts that disbelief in the market will eventually give way to Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) once Bitcoin decisively moves above $115,000. At that point, Anthony forecasts that many traders who sold during the downturn will scramble to buy back in at higher levels, completing a cycle of selling low and buying high. BTC Could Hit $115,000 Before Skeptics Turn Bullish In a follow-up post, Anthony issued a sharp critique of the emotional trading patterns and bearish sentiment dominating the crypto market. According to him, many of these traders who insist the Bitcoin rally has ended will continue to call every upward move a dead cat bounce, even as the price advances. By the time Bitcoin hits $115,000, the analyst expects investor sentiment to shift abruptly, triggering a late surge of bullishness from traders who had doubted the initial recovery. Anthony argues that these sudden changes in viewpoint will have little to do with careful analysis and everything to do with watching the chart move and reacting afterward.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/bitcoin/bitcoin-dead-cat-bounce-analyst-reveals-what-to-expect-as-price-recovers/

Damian Lillard Receiving Bucks’ Video Tribute for 2-Season Stint Baffles NBA Fans

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Damian Lillard’s waiver was one of the offseason’s biggest surprises. Milwaukee moved on after his playoff ACL tear, but despite the abrupt exit, the Bucks still honored him with a video tribute on Monday, baffling NBA fans. The Bucks offered Lillard a tribute video during the Portland Trail Blazers’ visit to the Fiserv Forum. The clip was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Hoop Central. Thanks for the submission! “Milwaukee Bucks tribute video for Damian Lillard. 🙌👏,” Hoop Central captioned the post. 70% Win (110-25-1) 70% Win (110-25-1) 70% Win (110-25-1) Unlock Free tips from our Experts Get Picks Now This video caught the attention of fans who were left puzzled by the tribute, considering the All-Star only played two seasons in Milwaukee. Although some fans questioned Milwaukee’s choice to honor him, many still felt Lillard deserved his flowers. Dame joined the Milwaukee Bucks in 2023, following a successful campaign with the Trail Blazers, where he averaged 32. 2 points per game. He made an immediate impact in Cream City, dropping a 39 points in his debut, a franchise record. Lillard kept shining in his first season with Milwaukee, breaking several records and earning a spot as an East starter at the All-Star Game. He capped it off by winning All-Star MVP and taking home the three-point contest title. Despite his strong year, Lillard and the Bucks were knocked out in the first round by the Pacers. His numbers dipped the following season, but he still helped Milwaukee win the NBA Cup, securing the first title of his career. However, the NBA Cup win stood as his biggest moment in Milwaukee. Lillard battled injuries all season and, despite another All-Star nod, his year ended with an Achilles tear in the playoffs. He was waived in the offseason and later re-signed with Portland, where he’s yet to make his second debut. Damian Lillard responds to the Bucks’ tribute video with a show of gratitude Damian Lillard returned to Milwaukee on Monday as the Trail Blazers beat the Bucks 115-103. Despite Portland’s win, the spotlight was on Dame, who received a tribute video from his former team honoring his two years in Milwaukee. Although the nine-time All-Star was on the court during the tribute, he later acknowledged the gesture on Instagram with a grateful response. “🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼,” Dame wrote re-sharing Bucks’ tribute video. In his two years with Milwaukee, Lillard played 138 games for the franchise, averaging 24. 6 points and 4. 8 rebounds, while making two All-Star appearances.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-damian-lillard-receiving-bucks-video-tribute-2-season-stint-baffles-nba-fans

MTSU football to retain head coach Derek Mason for 2026 season

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MTSU football will retain head coach Derek Mason for the 2026 season, according to Cecil Joyce of the Daily News Journal. The news comes with just one game left in Middle Tennessee’s 2025 campaign. On Saturday against Sam Houston State University, the Blue Raiders snapped a seven-game losing streak and earned their first home win in over a calendar year. “When we hired Coach Mason, he outlined a plan for long-term success and acknowledged that there would be growing pains along the way,” MTSU athletic director Chris Massaro said in an exclusive interview with the DNJ. “He remains confident that this team is making meaningful progress and is close to translating that progress into better on-field results.” Since Mason took the MTSU job in December 2023, his Blue Raiders are 5-18 with no postseason appearances. While Middle Tennessee is retaining Mason, it remains unclear if the head coach will make any more staff changes, as he parted ways with wide receivers coach Cornelius Williams on Nov. 11. Middle Tennessee with travel to Las Cruces, New Mexico for its final game of the 2025 season, taking on New Mexico State University on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 2 p. m. CDT. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with radio play-by-play available on WGNS Radio. To contact the sports editor, email [email protected].
https://mtsusidelines.com/2025/11/24/mtsu-football-to-retain-head-coach-derek-mason-for-2026-season/

All bugs fixed in Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.123 hotfix update

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Mojang recently released the Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.123 hotfix update, addressing several critical bugs that had affected the game for a few days. Following the 1.21.120 update on October 28, 2025, Minecraft experienced numerous issues, prompting millions of players to discuss and criticize the developers. In response, Mojang quickly pushed the 1.21.123 update to resolve these problems.

At the beginning of the patch notes, the developers expressed their gratitude to players for their patience and for reporting the glitches. Below, we explore all the bugs fixed in the Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.123 update, as well as some issues that remain unresolved.

### Bugs Fixed in Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.123 Hotfix Update

Here is a complete list of bugs fixed in this update:

– **Mouse cursor moving during gameplay**
The persistent issue of the mouse cursor appearing and moving during gameplay was partially addressed in a previous update but has been fully fixed in this release.

– **Major memory utilization bug**
Some players experienced a severe memory leak that caused the game to consume excessive RAM, eventually leading to crashes. This memory leak has now been resolved.

– **Pink textures on Windows**
A critical bug caused nearly all textures in the game and menus to turn pink on Windows systems, severely impacting gameplay visuals. This issue was fixed promptly in this hotfix.

– **Game crashes when using hotbar hotkeys**
Crashes triggered by hotbar hotkeys have been addressed and resolved.

– **IME candidates appearing in place of text fields**
Issues with Input Method Editor (IME) candidates showing up incorrectly instead of text fields have been fixed.

– **Several other crashes**
Additional minor crashes reported by players have been fixed in this update.

### Remaining Issues in Minecraft Bedrock After the Update

While the 1.21.123 update resolved many critical issues, some bugs remain:

– **Translucent mob textures**
A bug causes mob textures to become translucent whenever a player approaches them closely. This issue persists in the latest version.

– **Lost worlds after 1.21.120 update**
One major problem that Mojang has yet to officially acknowledge involves players losing their saved worlds following the 1.21.120 update. This issue stems from the recent transition of Bedrock Edition from UWP (Universal Windows Platform) to GDK (Game Development Kit).

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Mojang continues to work on improvements, so players can expect further patches to address outstanding issues and enhance the gaming experience.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/minecraft/all-bugs-fixed-minecraft-bedrock-1-21-123-hotfix-update

“Mastiii 4 offers a strong female perspective”: Milap Zaveri maintains composure amid backlash

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The trailer for *Mastiii 4*, the latest installment of the cult comedy franchise, was released on November 4, 2025, sparking divided opinions online almost immediately. While fans of the original films celebrated the return of Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, and Aftab Shivdasani, others took issue with the film’s adult humour and bold dialogues.

A popular YouTuber and cinephile took to X (formerly Twitter) to express her disapproval, writing, “How do they face the females in their house after doing such films, you will never know. If DISGUST was a genre, this trailer is the topper. Full confidence in our janta to watch & have no issues with the content. Arrey it’s just ‘fun’ yaar.”

Responding to the post, director Milap Zaveri maintained his composure and offered a calm, courteous reply: “Mam pls do see the film. You may be pleasantly surprised. Women have a v strong role and POV (sic).” This comes shortly after Zaveri had acknowledged another critical tweet with, “Respect your opinion bhai. Hopefully audiences will enjoy it,” showing that the filmmaker is taking the criticism in stride while maintaining confidence in his vision.

*Mastiii 4* brings back the beloved trio of Amar, Meet, and Prem, with Shreya Sharma, Ruhii Singh, and Elnaaz Norouzi joining the ensemble. The film also features Arshad Warsi and Tusshar Kapoor in pivotal roles.

Backed by Zee Studios and Waveband Production in association with Maruti International and Balaji Motion Pictures, the sex comedy promises “four times the madness” and is set to release in theatres on November 21, 2025.

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https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/mastiii-4-offers-strong-female-perspective-milap-zaveri-maintains-composure-amid-backlash/

A former security guard at the US Embassy in Norway is convicted of spying for Russia and Iran

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**Former U.S. Embassy Security Guard in Norway Convicted of Espionage for Russia and Iran**

A former security guard at the U.S. Embassy in Norway was convicted of espionage on Wednesday after a court in Oslo found that he had spied for both Russia and Iran. The 28-year-old Norwegian man, whose name has not been made public, was sentenced to three years and seven months behind bars.

The defendant acknowledged the facts presented in the indictment but denied any criminal guilt. Prosecutors revealed that he handed over sensitive information, including details about the embassy’s diplomats, floor plans, and security routines, Norwegian state broadcaster NRK reported.

According to NRK, the man’s actions were reportedly influenced by American ties to Israel and the ongoing war in Gaza, which motivated him to reach out to Russia and Iran.

### Defense Response

In a statement issued Thursday, the man’s defense attorneys questioned the espionage verdict under Norwegian law. Attorney Inger Zadig of Elden Law Firm stated:
“He lied about having security clearance to agents from other countries and exaggerated his own role. He had roughly the same level of access as a janitor at the embassy. The information he shared was worthless and neither separately nor collectively capable of harming individuals or the security interests of any state.”

The defendant was found guilty of five espionage-related charges but was acquitted of gross corruption.

### Next Steps

The defense team is currently considering whether to appeal the verdict. Prosecutor Carl Fredrik Fari has also indicated that his team may appeal the sentence, as the state had originally requested a prison term of more than six years.

### Background

At the time of his arrest last November, the man was pursuing a bachelor’s degree in security and preparedness at Norway’s Arctic University (UiT). This case marks the second espionage-related incident linked to UiT in recent years.

In a notable prior case, a guest researcher at UiT, arrested on espionage allegations in 2022, was revealed to be a Russian national named Mikhail Valeryevich Mikushin, who had been posing as a Brazilian named José Assis Giammaria. He was later involved in a major prisoner exchange between the West and Russia last year.

### Norway-Russia Relations

Norway shares a 198-kilometer (123-mile) border with Russia in the Arctic. Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Norway has implemented strict entry restrictions for Russian nationals, reflecting heightened security concerns in the region.
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/world/2025/10/16/a-former-security-guard-at-the-us-embassy-in-norway-is-convicted-of-spying-for-russia-and-iran/