Sunderland maintained their unbeaten Premier League home run this season after grinding out a 1-1 draw against Everton at the Stadium of Light. The result means the Black Cats are still yet to taste defeat at home, while Everton’s struggles continue, having now won just one of their last eight games across all competitions, Softfootball reports
illiman Ndiaye after puting Everton in front (Photo Credit: Everton X handle)
It had been eight years since these two sides last met in the Premier League, but Everton wasted no time settling in. Within seconds of kickoff, Jake O’Brien went close with a low drive that fizzed just wide. The Toffees’ early pressure soon paid off when Iliman Ndiaye pressed high to win the ball from Noah Sadiki, danced past two defenders, and curled a composed left-footed strike into the far corner to give the visitors the lead inside 15 minutes.
Sean Dyche’s men continued to threaten, with Jack Grealish rattling the post from distance and Thierno Barry missing a golden opportunity from close range. Sunderland, however, slowly grew into the game, and Daniel Ballard came inches away from equalizing when his effort was cleared off the line by Michael Keane just before the break.
Granit Xhaka after equalizing for Sunderland (Photo Credit: Sunderland X handle)
The home side came flying out after halftime and got their reward almost instantly. Enzo Le Fée teed up Granit Xhaka on the edge of the box, and his powerful strike took a deflection off James Tarkowski before crashing in off the underside of the bar sending the Stadium of Light into a crazy frenzy.
The goal completely shifted momentum in Sunderland’s favor. Tony Mowbray’s side dominated possession and pinned Everton back for much of the second half, not allowing the visitors a single touch inside their box until the final ten minutes. Despite their control, Sunderland couldn’t find a winner, and the game settled into a cagey finish, with only Vitaliy Mykolenko testing either goalkeeper with a long-range effort.
After the game, Sunderland via its official X handle posted the manager full reaction to the draw which saw Sunderland remain in the top 4 on the premier league table. They posted:
'It's a good point. We didn't start well, but we switched on and generated momentum.'
While Sunderland couldn’t complete the comeback, the point was enough to lift them back into the top four, extending their impressive start to the season. Everton, on the other hand, will rue another missed opportunity as David Moyes’ side continues to search for consistency ahead of their next home clash with Fulham.
Samsung Art Store has partnered with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), to bring Winslow Homer’s beautiful watercolor paintings to homes and galleries simultaneously. This unique partnership allows people to enjoy Homer’s art both in person at the museum and on Samsung Art TVs at home.
The collection, Of Light and Air: Winslow Homer in Watercolor, includes some of Homer’s most famous watercolors. These paintings show his skill in capturing nature’s beauty using soft, flowing colors.
The MFA’s exhibition features works that haven’t been seen together for nearly 50 years. It includes scenes from the Maine coast, the Adirondack Mountains, and the Caribbean.
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For the first time, these paintings are available on Samsung Art TVs, like The Frame and The Frame Pro, with stunning 4K clarity. These TVs bring the artwork to life. With features like anti-reflection screens and accurate colors, the TVs make it feel like the paintings are displayed in a real museum.
By offering this collection on Samsung Art TVs, the MFA is able to share Homer’s work with a global audience. Samsung is making world-class art available in homes around the world, letting people enjoy famous paintings on TVs.
This new collection of Homer’s watercolors offers a variety of art through the Samsung Art Store. With partnerships with top museums, Samsung makes it easy for people to enjoy art in different styles and from different artists, all from the comfort of their homes.
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts is showing its guests the way to a new kind of comfort and connection through its latest ad campaign, which was influenced by the classic children’s story Goodnight Moon. The campaign, which started on November 3, 2025, is mixing the calming features of the beloved bedtime story with Sheraton’s promise to provide its customers with worthwhile experiences and thus bringing a home-like feeling to the travel industry.
The campaign, titled Goodnight Room, aims to resonate with families and individuals alike, highlighting the little moments of peace and comfort that travel can provide. Sheraton’s vision behind the campaign is to remind people that, no matter where they are, they can always find a sense of belonging and warmth. This is reflected in the film, which has been rolling out across TV, social media, streaming platforms and in-flight entertainment.
A Nostalgic Journey for Families and Travellers
The Goodnight Moon story, which has captivated generations, finds a fresh interpretation in Sheraton’s campaign. The ad beautifully captures the core themes of the book: comfort, familiarity, and connection. The Goodnight Room film celebrates those universal moments that bring people together, whether it’s the quiet moments between meetings, a phone call home, or small gestures that make travellers feel grounded no matter where they are.
Peggy Roe, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer for Marriott International, spoke about the personal connection that the campaign creates. She mentioned that Goodnight Moon is a story many grew up with, and now many parents read it to their children, adding a layer of nostalgia. Reimagining this story through Sheraton’s lens felt deeply personal, she shared, because both the book and Sheraton’s ethos are about creating comfort and familiarity wherever you are.
The Goodnight Moon Suite: A Whimsical Experience at Sheraton Boston
As part of the campaign, Sheraton is introducing a Goodnight Moon-themed suite at its Sheraton Boston Hotel, which has undergone an extensive 100 million USD renovation. This unique, whimsical room aims to immerse guests in the magic of the iconic book.
The suite features design elements straight from Goodnight Moon, including green walls, a red carpet, a glowing LED fireplace and a working dollhouse. The playful and imaginative details make it a one-of-a-kind experience for both children and adults who have a fondness for the nostalgic story. Guests can also bid for a two-night stay from December 26–28, 2025, which includes curated experiences that align with the book’s themes, enhancing the overall stay.
This collaboration between Sheraton and HarperCollins Children’s Books, the publisher of Goodnight Moon, brings a special touch to the travel experience, giving families and individuals the opportunity to create lasting memories. For those who can’t stay in the suite, the campaign offers an exciting glimpse into how Sheraton continues to weave warmth and connection into its brand.
Connecting with Charities: Giving Back to Children in Need
In addition to the whimsical suite and film campaign, Sheraton is committed to giving back to the global community through its support of children’s charities. Sheraton Hotels & Resorts is partnering with UNICEF and the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to make a meaningful impact. From November 3 to December 31, 2025, Sheraton is offering guests the opportunity to donate Marriott Bonvoy points, which will be matched by Marriott at a 2x rate, up to a total of 3.75 million points.
These donations will go towards providing support for children in need, making the campaign not just a celebration of nostalgia but a genuine effort to help those less fortunate. Sheraton’s efforts to give back reflect its dedication to building a sense of community and connection both within its hotels and beyond.
A Campaign with Lasting Impact on the Travel Industry
The Goodnight Moon-inspired campaign is a powerful reminder of what travel means at its core: finding moments of comfort, creating memories, and making meaningful connections. For tourists and visitors, this campaign offers more than just a whimsical suite or an ad campaign. It is a way to experience travel in a deeply personal and nostalgic manner, offering a sense of familiarity that makes every journey feel a little more like home.
Sheraton’s commitment to fostering these feelings of warmth and belonging is reflected in the success of its recent renovations and creative campaigns. The Goodnight Room campaign further solidifies Sheraton’s position as a leader in hospitality, creating an experience that transcends mere accommodation and fosters emotional connections with its guests.
The initiative also marks an important step in Sheraton’s evolution as a brand that champions both community and comfort, two essential pillars that enhance the overall travel experience. Whether through the enchanting Goodnight Moon suite or its charitable contributions, Sheraton is reinforcing the idea that travel is not just about destinations, it’s about the memories and connections created along the way.
A Place Where Comfort Meets Connection
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts’ Goodnight Moon-inspired marketing campaign confirms once again the company’s dedication to improving the guest experience through the emphasis on comfort, safety, and connection. By combining the innocent joy of childhood with adult travel, Sheraton is ready to welcome the experienced and the young ones to find their home away from home wherever that may be when traveling.
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Nasdaq reprimanded TON Strategy, a major holder of TON, for failing to obtain shareholder approval before issuing stock to finance a $272.7 million purchase.
"As an investor, you kind of have to not only say, okay, cool tech, sure, but emotionally, how does it make me feel? And how does it make others feel around me?"
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Verdict: Home win Best odds: 33/20 Bookmaker: ZetBet The Stadium of Light will host Monday night’s Premier League clash as newly-promoted Sunderland welcome Everton in a meeting of two sides with contrasting momentum. Sunderland have stunned the top flight with their fearless approach, while Everton arrive under pressure after back-to-back defeats that exposed defensive frailties. […]
Jamaica’s tourism sector is set to fully reopen by December 15, 2025, as per Minister Edmund Bartlett’s recent announcement. In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, recovery services on the island, tourism included, will be overseen by specialized teams set up by the government.
Recovery Task Force Mobilized
To ensure a smooth and quick recovery, Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism has activated a Hurricane Melissa Recovery Task Force. This team, made up of public and private sector leaders, will oversee the repair and rehabilitation of tourism infrastructure, including resorts, airports, and cruise ports.
The task force will also focus on restoring tourism products and services to their pre-hurricane condition. They are working to assess the damage, prioritize essential repairs, and ensure that facilities are fully ready for visitors by mid-December.
Tourism Resilience Committee Takes Action
In addition to the Recovery Task Force, a Tourism Resilience Coordination Committee has been established. This committee will focus on gathering resources, organizing support, and accelerating the recovery efforts. It aims to mobilize both local and international assistance to speed up the restoration of the sector.
Guidelines for Travelers
For those planning to visit Jamaica, the government has assured that by December 15, the tourism sector will be fully operational. However, visitors are encouraged to monitor updates from official government channels and tourism websites for the latest information.
Local authorities are closely coordinating with major resorts, airlines, and travel agencies to guarantee a seamless travel experience once the sector fully reopens. Tourists can look forward to a complete range of activities, including excursions, dining, and accommodations, all restored to pre-hurricane standards.
Ongoing Recovery and Updates
Jamaica’s tourism authorities will regularly update the public and industry partners on the progress of the recovery process. Travelers are advised to stay informed through official announcements and plan their trips with confidence, knowing that the island’s tourism infrastructure will be fully operational by the designated target date.
Travelers’ Guide for Smooth Reopening
Monitor Government Updates: Keep an eye on announcements from the Ministry of Tourism for real-time recovery updates.
Plan for December 15 Reopening: Expect full-service availability by December 15, 2025.
Check Resort and Airline Status: Confirm the reopening dates of your chosen resorts, airlines, and activity providers.
Be Prepared for Potential Delays: Minor delays or changes to services may occur as final preparations are made.
Jamaica is committed to restoring its tourism industry to full strength, ensuring that all services meet international standards by mid-December.
Impact on Tourism
The impact of Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica’s tourism industry was significant, causing damage to key infrastructure such as resorts, airports, and cruise ports. However, the storm also highlighted the island’s resilience and the tourism sector’s ability to recover quickly. The government’s swift response, including the activation of recovery task forces and coordination committees, aims to minimize disruptions and restore the sector to full operational capacity. While some services were temporarily affected, the recovery efforts are focused on ensuring that Jamaica remains a top destination for travelers, with improved facilities and services set to be fully restored by mid-December.
Overview
Jamaica expects to fully restore its tourism sector by December 15, 2025, after recovering from Hurricane Melissa. Thanks to the cooperation of public and private sector leaders, the island sees to it that resorts, attractions, and travel services are prepared to receive tourists again. This quarter tourists and tourists are encouraged to keep informed about updates from the jamaican government and plan travel to the caribbean island, knowing it would be in its full tourism operation for the holidays. Jamaica’s plan for recovery tourism highlights jamaica’s jamaican tourism industry and its tourism tourism flourishing.
Premier League surprise package, Sunderland welcome Everton to the Stadium of Light on Monday night for the final game of the Match-Day 10, Softfootball reports.
The Black Cats beat Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge last week to record their fifth Premier League win in nine fixtures while Everton fell 3-0 at home to Tottenham Hotspur at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Sunderland players (Photo Credit: Sunderland via X)
Sunderland are buzzing ahead of the November fixtures which starts with Everton as posted via their official X handle.
Before the start of the season many pundits tipped Regis Le Bris’s Sunderland to be among the three teams to face relegation this season but so far, they are defying the odds are playing some delightful football and very strong at home.
Head-to-Head
Sunderland and Everton have met 184 times and the first meeting was in 1890-91 First Division, and it ended 1-0 in the Toffees’ favour.
That win represented the first of Everton’s 83 wins in this fixture, slightly more than Sunderland’s 71, while 30 draws have been played out by the Black Cats and the Toffees.
The Black Cats have four wins from their last 10 matches against Everton in all competitions, but they endured an abysmal 19-match winless run in this fixture from January 2002 to November 2012, suffering 14 losses.
Interestingly, David Moyes’s Everton memorably slaughtered Sunderland 7-1 during that sequence in a 2007 Premier League game, while the Black Cats’ biggest win in this battle came via a 7-0 scoreline on Boxing Day 1934.
Star player
Granit Xhaka is the main man for Sunderland. He controls play from midfield and packs a strong shot in his left foot. A leader and one the manager trust to decide things on the pitch when his voice can’t be heard.
Jack Grealish. Photo credit: Everton media.
For Everton, Jack Grealish is the main man and has produced four assists for teammates this season. The England international draws players to himself and creates space for others to operate.The Toffees will be hoping he is on his best form on Monday night to help them through the difficult game.
Team News
Sunderland will have Omar Alderete back after missing the win over Chelsea through concussion protocols.
Ivory Coast international, Simon Adingra is also expected back after missing the Blues victory with a small hamstring issue, while Dan Neil should be fine despite a concussion of his own, but Aji Alese (shoulder), Dennis Cirkin (wrist), Romain Mundle (thigh), Leo Fuhr Hjelde (Achilles) and Habib Diarra (groin) are still absent.
For Everton, England defender, Jarrad Branthwaite is not ready to retun and Nathan Patterson will also miss the Sunderland game. Apart from the above two, David Moyes has every of his player fit and ready to go.
Here is David Moyes giving an update on his squad as posted by Everton’s official X handle.
David Moyes is asked about Nathan Patterson and the fitness of the squad ahead of Monday's trip to Sunderland. pic.twitter.com/QxwydEcd8G
Sunderland have been solid at home while Everton are not fantastic away. The Black Cats are slight favourite to win this but David Moyes’ experience can count here. Sunderland 2-2 Everton.
Magdalena Balazinska, director of the UW Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, opens the school’s annual research showcase Wednesday in Seattle. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop)
The University of Washington’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering is reframing what it means for its research to change the world.
In unveiling six “Grand Challenges” at its annual Research Showcase and Open House in Seattle on Wednesday, the Allen School’s leaders described a blueprint for technology that protects privacy, supports mental health, broadens accessibility, earns public trust, and sustains people and the planet.
The idea is to “organize ourselves into some more specific grand challenges that we can tackle together to have an even greater impact,” said Magdalena Balazinska, director of the Allen School and a UW computer science professor, opening the school’s annual Research Showcase and Open House.
Here are the six grand challenges:
Anticipate and address security, privacy, and safety issues as tech permeates society.
Make high-quality cognitive and mental health support available to all.
Design technology to be accessible at its inception — not as an add-on.
Design AI in a way that is transparent and equally beneficial to all.
Build systems that can be trusted to do exactly what we want them to do, every time.
Create technologies that sustain people and the planet.
Balazinska explained that the list draws on the strengths and interests of its faculty, who now number more than 90, including 74 on the tenure track.
With total enrollment of about 2,900 students, last year the Allen School graduated more than 600 undergrads, 150 master’s students, and 50 Ph.D. students.
The Allen School has grown so large that subfields like systems and NLP (natural language processing) risk becoming isolated “mini departments,” said Shwetak Patel, a University of Washington computer science professor. The Grand Challenges initiative emerged as a bottom-up effort to reconnect these groups around shared, human-centered problems.
Patel said the initiative also encourages collaborations on campus beyond the computer science school, citing examples like fetal heart rate monitoring with UW Medicine.
A serial entrepreneur and 2011 MacArthur Fellow, Patel recalled that when he joined UW 18 years ago, his applied and entrepreneurial focus was seen as unconventional. Now it’s central to the school’s direction. The grand challenges initiative is “music to my ears,” Patel said.
In tackling these challenges, the Allen School has a unique advantage against many other computer science schools. Eighteen faculty members currently hold what’s known as “concurrent engagements” — formally splitting time between the Allen School and companies and organizations such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, and the Allen Institute for AI (Ai2).
University of Washington computer science professor Shwetak Patel at the Paul G. Allen School’s annual research showcase and open house. (GeekWire Photo / Taylor Soper)
This is a “superpower” for the Allen School, said Patel, who has a concurrent engagement at Google. These arrangements, he explained, give faculty and students access to data, computing resources, and real-world challenges by working directly with companies developing the most advanced AI systems.
“A lot of the problems we’re trying to solve, you cannot solve them just at the university,” Patel said, pointing to examples such as open-source foundation models and AI for mental-health research that depend on large-scale resources unavailable in academia alone.
These roles can also stretch professors thin. “When somebody’s split, there’s only so much mental energy you can put into the university,” Patel said. Many of those faculty members teach just one or two courses a year, requiring the school to rely more on lecturers and teaching faculty.
Still, he said, the benefits outweigh the costs. “I’d rather have 50% of somebody than 0% of somebody, and we’ll make it work,” he said. “That’s been our strategy.”
The Madrona Prize, an annual award presented at the event by the Seattle-based venture capital firm, went to a project called “Enhancing Personalized Multi-Turn Dialogue with Curiosity Reward.” The system makes AI chatbots more personal by giving them a “curiosity reward,” motivating the AI to actively learn about a user’s traits during a conversation to create more personalized interactions.
On the subject of industry collaborations, the lead researcher on the prize-winning project, UW Ph.D. student Yanming Wan, conducted the research while working as an intern at Google DeepMind. (See full list of winners and runners-up below.)
At the evening poster session, graduate students filled the rooms to showcase their latest projects — including new advances in artificial intelligence for speech, language, and accessibility.
DopFone: Doppler-based fetal heart rate monitoring using commodity smartphones
Poojita Garg, a second-year PhD student.
DopFone transforms phones into fetal heart rate monitors. It uses the phone speaker to transmit a continuous sine wave and uses the microphone to record the reflections. It then processes the audio recordings to estimate fetal heart rate. It aims to be an alternative to doppler ultrasounds that require trained staff, which aren’t practical for frequent remote use.
“The major impact would be in the rural, remote and low-resource settings where access to such maternity care is less — also called maternity care deserts,” said Poojita Garg, a second-year PhD student.
CourseSLM: A Chatbot Tool for Supporting Instructors and Classroom Learning
Marquiese Garrett, a sophomore at the UW.
This custom-built chatbot is designed to help students stay focused and build real understanding rather than relying on quick shortcuts. The system uses built-in guardrails to keep learners on task and counter the distractions and over-dependence that can come with general large language models.
Running locally on school devices, the chatbot helps protect student data and ensures access even without Wi-Fi.
“We’re focused on making sure students have access to technology, and know how to use it properly and safely,” said Marquiese Garrett, a sophomore at the UW.
Efficient serving of SpeechLMs with VoxServe
Keisuke Kamahori, a third-year PhD student at the Allen School.
VoxServe makes speech-language models run more efficiently. It uses a standardized abstraction layer and interface that allows many different models to run through a single system. Its key innovation is a custom scheduling algorithm that optimizes performance depending on the use case.
The approach makes speech-based AI systems faster, cheaper, and easier to deploy, paving the way for real-time voice assistants and other next-gen speech applications.
“I thought it would be beneficial if we can provide this sort of open-source system that people can use,” said Keisuke Kamahori, third-year Ph.D. student at the Allen School.
ConvFill: Model collaboration for responsive conversational voice agents
Zachary Englhardt (left), a fourth-year PhD student, and Vidya Srinivas, a third-year PhD student.
ConvFill is a lightweight conversational model designed to reduce the delay in voice-based large language models. The system responds quickly with short, initial answers, then fills in more detailed information as larger models complete their processing.
By combining small and large models in this way, ConvFill delivers faster responses while conserving tokens and improving efficiency — an important step toward more natural, low-latency conversational AI.
“This is an exciting way to think about how we can combine systems together to get the best of both worlds,” said Zachary Englhardt, a third-year Ph.D. student. “It’s an exciting way to look at problems.”
ConsumerBench: Benchmarking generative AI on end-user devices
Yile Gu, a third-year PhD student at the Allen School.
Running generative AI locally — on laptops, phones, or other personal hardware — introduces new system-level challenges in fairness, efficiency, and scheduling.
ConsumerBench is a benchmarking framework that tests how well generative AI applications perform on consumer hardware when multiple AI models run at the same time. The open-source tool helps researchers identify bottlenecks and improve performance on consumer devices.
There are a number of benefits to running models locally: “There are privacy purposes — a user can ask for questions related to email or private content, and they can do it efficiently and accurately,” said Yile Gu, a third-year Ph.D. student at the Allen School.
Designing Chatbots for Sensitive Health Contexts: Lessons from Contraceptive Care in Kenyan Pharmacies
Lisa Orii, a fifth-year Ph.D. student at the Allen School.
A project aimed at improving contraceptive access and guidance for adolescent girls and young women in Kenya by integrating low-fidelity chatbots into healthcare settings. The goal is to understand how chatbots can support private, informed conversations and work effectively within pharmacies.
“The fuel behind this whole project is that my team is really interested in improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations,” said Lisa Orii, a fifth-year Ph.D. student.
See more about the research showcase here. Here’s the list of winning projects.
Runner up: “VAMOS: A Hierarchical Vision-Language-Action Model for Capability-Modulated and Steerable Navigation” Mateo Guaman Castro, Sidharth Rajagopal, Daniel Gorbatov, Matt Schmittle, Rohan Baijal, Octi Zhang, Rosario Scalise, Sidharth Talia, Emma Romig, Celso de Melo, Byron Boots, Abhishek Gupta
Runner up: “Dynamic 6DOF VR reconstruction from monocular videos” Baback Elmieh, Steve Seitz, Ira-Kemelmacher, Brian Curless
People’s Choice: “MolmoAct” Jason Lee, Jiafei Duan, Haoquan Fang, Yuquan Deng, Shuo Liu, Boyang Li, Bohan Fang, Jieyu Zhang, Yi Ru Wang, Sangho Lee, Winson Han, Wilbert Pumacay, Angelica Wu, Rose Hendrix, Karen Farley, Eli VanderBilt, Ali Farhadi, Dieter Fox, Ranjay Krishna
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