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USA Today
4 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Countdown to Kickoff: Kelvin Banks Jr. is the Saints Player of Day 71
Banks was a draft target to fortify the New Orleans front line There are 71 days left until the New Orleans Saints kick off their 2025 regular season. The Saints will start their 59th year of NFL existence at home against the Arizona Cardinals and with a new head coach in Kellen Moore. Offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. is one of the new faces on this year's squad. The Saints' first round choice out of Texas, Banks will be wearing the same No. 71 that was Ryan Ramczyk used while playing at such a high level since 2017. Banks has big shoes to fill, and he is the Saints Player of the Day in our countdown. At Summer Creek High School in Texas, Banks was a five-star recruit pursued by several national NCAA powers. After originally committing to Oregon, Banks switched his decision to Texas. An immediate starter at left tackle for the Longhorns, Banks started every game as a freshman in 2022 and earned 2nd Team All-Big 12 recognition. He'd follow that up with 1st Team All-Big 12 and 2nd Team All-American accolades the following year. In 2024, Banks was viewed as one of the most dominant blockers in the nation. He capped off his collegiate career by starting every game for his three years with the Longhorns. In 2024, Banks was a 1st Team All-SEC selection as well as a unanimous 1st Team All-American. He was also awarded the Outland Trophy, annually given to the best lineman in college football. With the ninth overall choice in the 2025 NFL draft, Banks was selected by the New Orleans Saints. He was the third tackle chosen of eight that came off the board in Round 1 this spring. Banks is expected to step right in as the starting left tackle for New Orleans and was a fixture at the spot throughout OTA sessions and minicamp. Kelvin Banks Jr. is the third offensive tackle drafted as a Round 1 pick by New Orleans in the last three years, joining Taliese Fuaga (2024) and Trevor Penning (2022). The Saints have now spent a first or second round pick on an offensive lineman six times in the last nine years since 2017. Ramczyk (2017) is now retired, but the other five are projected to be the Saints starting offensive line in the 2025 campaign. With Banks projected to be the left tackle, Fuaga will move over to right tackle, where he was a collegiate All-American. Penning will move inside to left guard alongside center Erik McCoy and right guard Cesar Ruiz. The Saints are betting that Kelvin Banks Jr. will be the final piece for what they hope is a dominant line this season.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
FedNow delivers new risk management tools
This story was originally published on Payments Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Payments Dive newsletter. FedNow raised the transaction limit for real-time payments to $1 million on Tuesday, from $500,000, the Federal Reserve said in a website post. The Fed has also added new security features, enabling financial firms to limit the dollar amount and transaction speed depending on the customer segment. Banks can now customize how much money their long-standing business customers or individual account holders can send instantly through the network, the Fed said. 'These new value-added features offer FedNow participants more options to customize their instant payments profile, adding to the suite of available tools that allow financial institutions to tailor activity according to risk management needs and customer activity,' Mark Gould, chief payments executive for Federal Reserve Financial Services, said in the post. The Federal Reserve stuck with a prior February plan to raise the limit for FedNow's real-time transactions and allow banks to set parameters on different customer segments. The agency made the move to make its instant-payment service more appealing to banks. 'Feedback from the industry has been invaluable, and we intend to remain agile and responsive to new and changing customer needs as instant payments grow and mature,' Gould said in a Fed's statement. Since its launch two years ago, FedNow's growth has continued apace. It has added roughly 1,400 banks and credit unions to its network across the country, according to the update this week, up from about 1,300 earlier this year. The bulk (95%) of financial institutions on the FedNow network are community banks and credit unions, the Fed's Tuesday post said. The central bank launched the network in July 2023, partly to cater to smaller financial institutions that had been less interested in joining the private rival RTP network run by their big bank rivals through The Clearing House. Both systems have had difficulty luring financial institutions to adopt capabilities for sending payments, as well as receiving payments because the former are perceived as more risky. Indeed, fraud prevention remains a significant hurdle in spurring adoption and use of instant payments in the U.S. Of payment processors and bank technology companies surveyed last year about real-time payments by the U.S. Faster Payments Council about 75% predicted U.S. financial institutions will be able to receive real-time payments by 2028, but they expect only about 35% will be able to send instant payments by that year. One reason for the lag cited by the respondents is concerns about fraud threats, the report noted. As the Fed races to sign up more banks and credit unions for its real-time payments network, The Clearing House has also seen an uptick in use as well. The RTP network's payment volume surged 38% in 2024 compared to the year prior. Recommended Reading FedNow draws 1,300 financial firms Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
‘Pitch Perfect: K-Pop Idols' in development as Brownstone signs first-look deal with UTV
Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman's Brownstone Productions has signed a first-look television deal with Universal Television (UTV). Under the agreement, the company will develop and produce scripted series for all platforms, with two projects already in development for Peacock. One of the lead projects is Pitch Perfect: K-Pop Idols, a continuation of the Pitch Perfect franchise. Written by Joel Kim Booster, the series follows a struggling singer-songwriter whose life changes after auditioning for the first all-American K-pop group. Banks and Handelman will executive produce the new series, alongside Paul Brooks and Scott Niemeyer of Gold Circle Films. Jason Moore, who directed the original Pitch Perfect film, will return as director and executive producer. Brownstone and Gold Circle have been behind all three Pitch Perfect films, with Banks having directed Pitch Perfect 2 and appearing in each instalment. The deal strengthens Brownstone's relationship with NBCUniversal, following past collaborations including the Pitch Perfect film trilogy and the recent film Cocaine Bear.
See - Sada Elbalad
a day ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Pitch Perfect: K-Pop Idols" Series in Works
Yara Sameh Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman's Brownstone Productions has inked a first-look deal with Universal Television (UTV). The company was previously set up under an overall deal at Warner Bros. Television. Under the deal, Brownstone will develop and produce TV series with UTV across all platforms. Furthermore, Brownstone has promoted Anna Hughes to vice president and Kristen Spence to creative executive. They will report to Krissy Wall, who is Brownstone's head of television. Alison Small serves as head of film. Brownstone currently has two projects in development with UTV for Peacock. First, there is the comedy 'Pitch Perfect: K-Pop Idols.' Hailing from writer Joel Kim Booster, the logline states that the show 'follows a struggling singer-songwriter whose life completely turns upside down when she finds herself auditioning to be a part of the first all-American K-pop group.' This marks the latest TV expansion of the 'Pitch Perfect' film franchise, of which Banks and Handelman are integral parts. Peacock previously aired the TV series 'Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin' starring Adam Devine, who reprised his role from the films. Banks and Handelman will executive produce 'Pitch Perfect: K-Pop Idols' along with Paul Brooks and Scott Niemeyer for Gold Circle Films. Jason Moore will direct and executive produce. Brownstone and Gold Circle produced all three films in the 'Pitch Perfect' franchise, with Banks having directed 'Pitch Perfect 2″ and appearing onscreen in all three films. Moore directed the original film. Brownstone is also developing the series 'Crush' from writer and executive producer Addison McQuigg at Peacock. The show is said to be inspired by the 1995 episode of 'The Jenny Jones Show' titled 'Revealing Same-Sex Secret Crushes.' The logline states that it is 'set within the insane world of tabloid talk shows, weaving together a poignant tale of ambition, heartbreak and murder.' Banks and Handelman are again executive producers along with Patrick Macmanus and Littleton Road Productions, Elliot Page and Matt Jordan Smith for Pageboy Productions, and Joshua Beirne-Golden. UTV and UCP will co-produce. Brownstone has a long history with NBCUniversal, including the company's first-look deal with Universal Pictures. All three 'Pitch Perfect' movies hailed from Universal Pictures, with the franchise having grossed over $1 billion at the global box office. Banks also directed and produced the film 'Cocaine Bear' for the studio. Up next, she will appear in the Peacock series 'The Miniature Wife' alongside Matthew Macfadyen read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
Irish Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Lana Del Rey at the Aviva, Dublin: How to get there, ticket information, and what she's likely to play
Eleven-time Grammy -nominated American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey plays the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on June 30th as part of her Britain and Ireland tour. She kicked off the tour in Cardiff, and will play Glasgow, Liverpool and Dublin before ending her run at London's Wembley Stadium. The tour follows a series of live shows in 2024, including headline performances at festivals including Coachella, Rock en Seine in Paris, Reading & Leeds, and Fenway Park, Boston, in the US. Del Rey has sold more than 300,000 tickets across the six stadium dates, becoming the highest selling solo artist in the UK and Ireland in 2025. READ MORE So, if you are headed to the Aviva Stadium, here's everything you need to know. When and where does she play? Lana Del Rey will play the Aviva Stadium as part of her UK and Ireland tour on June 30th. Are tickets still available? A limited number of tickets are available from . Buy tickets from accredited sources only. What time should I arrive? Doors open at 5pm, with the support act expected to start around 6pm. Who is the support act? Fellow American singer-songwriter Banks will open Del Rey's Aviva Stadium show in Dublin. How do I get there and home again? Organisers have said fans should allow for extra travel time to and from the venue. As traffic and parking delays are inevitable, you are encouraged to walk, cycle, use public transport and private coach services. By Luas: The stadium is a fair walk from the nearest Luas stop. It's about a 30- to 40-minute walk from Ranelagh, Charlemont, Harcourt, St Stephen's Green, Dawson and Trinity stops on the Green Line. By train: Lansdowne Road Dart station is less than a minute's walk from the southern end of the stadium. There will be large crowds entering and exiting the stadium at the same time, so plan accordingly. Extra dart services will be running. Irish Rail will operate late night services for those attending Lana Del Rey at the Aviva Stadium. Many services will sell out, so customers are advised to book online in advance. Customers must travel on the specific train for which they have booked tickets. Additional services Monday, June 30th: 23:59 Dublin Connolly to Belfast, serving Drogheda, Dundalk, Newry, and Portadown. 00:30 Heuston to Galway, serving Portarlington, Tullamore, Athlone, Ballinasloe, Athenry, and Oranmore. For services after midnight the date of travel will be July 1st. As part of a Garda plan for big events at the Aviva Stadium, Grand Canal Dock Station will be closed at the end of the concerts. By bus: The Dublin Bus routes that will be operating a full service nearest to the Aviva Stadium are the 4, 7, 7a, 39a, 46a, 145 and 155. By car: There is no bike or car parking at the stadium on concert days for security reasons. There are, however, commercial car parks around the city, such as Claremont Parking or Q-Park , but spaces are limited. If you're travelling from outside the county and have a friend in the area with space in their driveway, that could be an option. Suggested locations for taxi drop off are the junction off Pembroke Road/Northumberland Road or the junction of Tritonville Road and Herbert Road depending on which entry point your ticket is for. [ Putting on an outdoor music festival in Ireland: 'The bands saw they weren't going to be up on the back of a truck in Portlaoise' Opens in new window ] What will she play? Here's what fans can expect on the set list, based on her gig in Glasgow: Stars Fell on Alabama Henry, come on Stand by Your Man Chemtrails Over the Country Club Ultraviolence Ride Video Games Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Boulevard? Quiet in the South Young and Beautiful Summertime Sadness Born to Die 57.5 Salvatore Take Me Home, Country Roads What's the story with security? Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 25. No under 14s will be allowed on the pitch unless accompanied by an adult. Don't bring a bag unless absolutely necessary, as you'll be searched while everyone else is fast-tracked through security. Any bag must be smaller than the dimensions of a sheet of A4 paper and there are no storage facilities on site. Banned items include umbrellas, large-lens professional cameras, flagpoles, selfie sticks, sticks for banners, anything that could be used as a weapon, bottles, glass vessels, cans, flasks, frisbees, illegal substances, scooters, skateboards or other skates, laser devices, prams or pushchairs, inflatable or folding chairs, suitcases, laptops, illegal merchandise, hampers and cool boxes, air horns, and all animals except service dogs and guide dogs. No queuing will be permitted prior to gates opening. Note the Aviva Stadium is a cashless venue. What about disabled access? Contact MCD productions at access@ for accessible parking and information about wheelchair access to the venue and accessible seating. Can I take photographs at the concert? Yes, but only with a smartphone or small digital camera. Professional cameras with a detachable lens and any other recording equipment are banned. What's the weather forecast? According to Met Éireann , conditions look to be mixed. Outbreaks of light rain will spread eastwards across the country through Monday, with drier and brighter spells developing towards the evening. Highest temperatures of 17 to 22 degrees in moderate southwest winds that will ease through the day. Sign up for push alerts and have the best news, analysis and comment delivered directly to your phone Find The Irish Times on WhatsApp and stay up to date Our In The News podcast is now published daily – Find the latest episode here
