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M.E.N’s Christmas campaign to top out at £28k

The Manchester Evening News’ Christmas campaign supporting a foodbank in their festive appeal is set to top out at over £28,000, thanks to the incredible generosity of our readers and supporters.

Ohio State, Ryan Day silence critics with resounding win over Tennessee

COLUMBUS, Ohio — How different this postgame scene must have felt for Ryan Day, the embattled head coach of Ohio State, who stood in almost the exact same place three weeks ago, on Nov. 30, as everything about his team and his tenure seemed to crumble following a fourth consecutive loss to Michigan. Screaming players, their eyes reddened from pepper spray discharged by local police officers, careened past Day in search of medical attention. Belligerent fans, their patience eroded by Day's confounding game plan, hurled profane insults in his direction. Wounded seniors, their careers forever blemished by an inability to beat The Team Up North, brawled on the midfield logo when the Wolverines attempted to plant their flag. Chaos reigned as Day grew roots at the 24-yard line, his disbelief and disenchantment melding into temporary paralysis.

Ohio State routs Tennessee in College Football Playoff - ESPN

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith dashed past the Tennessee defense for a 37-yard touchdown on the opening drive then high-fived Ohio State fans near the tunnel. Moments later, OSU linebacker Cody Simon delivered a hit on Nico Iamaleava so thunderous, it left the Volunteers quarterback with a cracked helmet.

Mayotte volunteers face 'massive destruction' in the wake of Cyclone Chido

When Cyclone Chido first hit Mayotte, few could foresee the destruction it would cause. The storm, described as “small but incredibly powerful”, tore down all kinds of critical infrastructure: homes, roads, transmission lines, water plants, and, crucially, the airport’s control tower.