Author: Aamir Khan

[ad_1] Playing the mother of Jesus? Those are some pretty big sandals to fill for any actress.Israeli newcomer Noa Cohen, 22, says she felt a “tremendous responsibility” starring as the title character of Netflix’s “Mary” (streaming Dec. 6). USA TODAY has the exclusive debut of the first trailer for director D.J. Caruso’s faith-based, coming-of-age thriller, a new telling of the ages-old nativity story.“We think it’s a story that will inspire people of all faiths today as the world continues to undergo extraordinary events,” says producer Mary Aloe.Join our Watch Party! Sign up to receive USA TODAY’s movie and TV recommendations…

[ad_1] President-elect Donald Trump has started selecting the pivotal aides who will make up his second administration.In a major move on Monday, Trump tapped Stephen Miller, one of his longest-serving immigration advisers, as deputy chief of staff for policy in the incoming White House. Miller’s appointment comes after Trump campaigned for president in 2024 on mobilizing mass deportations of immigrants in the country unlawfully.Trump also chose former Rep. Lee Zeldin to serve as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Tom Homan, the former head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will become a “border czar” overseeing deportation policy. And the president-elect named Rep. Elise…

[ad_1] If Ole Miss follows Georgia win with a strong finish, it could climb the CFP seedings into a first-round host bid.What happens if final spot comes down to a two-loss SEC team or a one-loss Big Ten team? Look out, Indiana.Path for BYU, Miami becoming clear: Win your conference.LSU’s College Football Playoff bubble popped Saturday night, but that hardly cleared the playoff picture.If anything, the CFP bracket got murkier after Miami lost its undefeated credentials and Ole Miss upset Georgia.For several weeks, I capped the SEC at four playoff qualifiers. No more. My latest projection reverts to my preseason…

[ad_1] NFL power rankings entering Week 11 of the 2024 season (previous rank in parentheses):1. Kansas City Chiefs (1): Their +58 point differential is the worst ever for a 9-0 team. They’ll take it. They’d also take a win at Buffalo on Sunday, which would effectively give them a four-game lead over the Bills, Ravens and Chargers in the race for the AFC’s top seed given a K.C. triumph in Western New York would mean wins over all those clubs.2. Detroit Lions (2): Add resilience to their DNA after they notched their first win under HC Dan Campbell after trailing…

[ad_1] Zombie birds are no longer part of post-apocalyptic fiction; they may soon be among us. But in their newfound life, the birds aren’t looking for brains. They’re being used to further wildlife research.Researchers at the New Mexico Tech Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro have spent the past two years developing drones and robots from the bodies of dead birds. Still in testing, the animatronic birds may be used to study avian formations, coloration and communication, in addition to other natural ecosystems.These bird-like drones could solve some issues that wildlife researchers have experienced with traditional drones, said Mostafa…

[ad_1] USA TODAY will publish its third annual list of best financial advisers in April and invites readers to help determine the top firms.Results from a survey, developed by independent market research and data firm Statista, will shape this annual ranking of “Best Financial Advisory Firms” in the U.S.You can check out our 2024 ranking here.The goal is to publish a guide of several hundred registered investment adviser firms (so-called RIA firms) that are recommended most and considered the best by clients and peers.Readers who have consulted financial advisers and experts working at a financial advisory firm are invited to participate…

[ad_1] Abolitionist and Underground Railroad leader Harriet Tubman, the first woman in the U.S. to lead an armed military operation during a war, was posthumously commissioned as a one-star general in the Maryland National Guard on Monday.Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, along with members of the state’s National Guard, and Maj. Gen. Janeen Birckhead awarded Tubman the rank of brigadier general during a Veterans Day ceremony, according to the governor’s office. During the ceremony, the Maryland National Guard and Moore officially recognized Tubman for her military service to the U.S. and Maryland.The commemoration, held at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park…

[ad_1] GREEN LAKE – A kayaker who was reported missing for three months may very well be alive — just not in the country.In a shocking turn of events, Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Nov. 8 it believes 44-year-old Ryan Borgwardt staged his disappearance and has likely fled to Europe.Sheriff Mark Podoll broke the news during a press conference after an investigation revealed Borgwardt had a second passport, replaced his laptop’s hard drive, inquired about moving funds to foreign banks and took out a life insurance policy worth $375,000 earlier this year.“Due to the discovery of this new evidence,…

[ad_1] The Powerball jackpot hit nine figures Monday after no one pulled the lucky six numbers Saturday night.The jackpot prize is estimated to be $103 million, with a cash value of $48.6 million after taxes.While no one won the big prize Saturday, a New Jersey player won $1 million. The last jackpot winner occurred last month when a Georgia player won $478 million.The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are long. Players have a one in 292,201,338 shot at winning the grand prize, a one in 11,688,053.52 shot at winning the $1 million prize and a one in 24.87 chance of winning any prize.The…

[ad_1] INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins (3-6) overcame a sloppy first half and held on to defeat the Los Angeles Rams (4-5), 23-15, to keep their playoff chances alive.  The win snapped Miami’s three-game losing streak. Additionally, it was Tagovailoa’s first victory since returning from injured reserve in Week 8. The Dolphins quarterback is 1-2 since coming off IR due to a concussion.“It was an earned win. Very proud of the team,” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said. “We knew we lost a couple games that we could have had. You can use that in one of…