The Dallas Cowboys reportedly have their eyes set on former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh, who was let go by owner Woody Johnson just five games into the season.
The Cowboys mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Mike McCarthy on Monday after his contract with the team expired just last week. The decision not to bring McCarthy back came as a surprise to some after he reportedly turned down the Chicago Bears’ request to interview him following the season.
McCarthy had a 49-35 record in Dallas. Despite going 7-10 this season, he led the Cowboys to the playoffs with a 12-5 record in three straight seasons.
Saleh, who previously served as the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, has an interview scheduled with the Las Vegas Raiders and is considered the favorite for the vacancy with the Jacksonville Jaguars, replacing Doug Pederson.
The Jets went 2-3 this season under Saleh before he was fired and replaced by interim head coach and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich. The team’s struggles only continued to worsen despite the change, leading to another missed playoff season.
Saleh had a 20-36 record with two different quarterbacks: first round pick Zach Wilson and four-time league MVP Aaron Rodgers.
Other names mentioned in the Cowboys’ search for a new head coach have included former players Deion Sanders and Jason Witten.
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International Olympics Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach says he is not communicating with President-elect Trump before leaving office later this year.
Bach told DPA International News he congratulated Trump on the Republican's election victory in November but has not sought any other communication beyond that.
"I don't think it would be really fair or right, with regard to my successor, to seek contact again now and perhaps influence any decisions that are then incumbent on my successor," Bach said of not speaking to Trump.
The IOC has its own presidential election in March with Bach about to leave office in June.
Bach's lack of communication with Trump comes as the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires have put the viability of Los Angeles hosting the 2028 Summer Olympics in doubt.
As of now, there are no plans to move the 2028 Games out of Los Angeles. The 2028 Games were to be the first in history in which the host city would not have to build any new venues due to the number of stadiums and arenas in the city. But many of the areas where those venues are located have been decimated by fires.
Olympic venues close to areas affected by the fires include the Riviera Country Club, the Olympic Village, Pauley Pavilion and Rose Bowl Stadium.
LA2028 Chairman Casey Wasserman said in a statement he was confident Los Angeles would rally from the wildfires and that they would not undercut the Olympics.
"Los Angeles is defined by its resilience and determination," Wasserman said. "The strength of our communities and our unity in tough times make this city extraordinary, and when Los Angeles welcomes the world in 2028, our spirit will shine brighter than ever before."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom told NBC News the state is "organizing a Marshall plan" to ensure the Olympics can still commence in Los Angeles in 2028.
"President Donald Trump was helpful in getting the Olympics to the United States of America — to get it down here in LA. We thank him for that. This is an opportunity for him to shine, for this country to shine, for California and this community to shine," Newsom said.
"That's why we're already organizing a Marshall plan. We already have a team looking, reimagining LA 2.0, and we're making sure everyone's included."
However, the prospect of the city being able to host the Olympics amid what is projected to be years of reconstruction has been criticized by some.
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, said in an interview with Newsmax he believes the Olympics should be moved to a Republican-controlled city and state.
"I do think the American people rightly see how poorly that state is being run, how poorly these tragic fires have been handled by the governor and, of course, the mayor there in Los Angeles," Jordan said.
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk has also suggested the Olympics be moved out of Los Angeles in 2028, suggesting Dallas or Miami as the new host city.
"The Los Angeles Olympics should be canceled," Kirk wrote on X. "If you can’t fill a fire hydrant, you aren’t qualified to host the Olympics. Move them to Dallas, or Miami, so the world’s athletes can compete in a place capable of actually safely building and running something."
Before the fires, Bach expressed confidence in Trump's ability to lead the organizing of the 2028 Olympics in early December.
"We are very confident there with regard to the steps and efforts being undertaken," Bach said at a news conference after an executive board meeting of the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne, Switzerland. "We saw also that President-elect Trump repeatedly declared his support for the Games, which we never had any doubt because he has declared this support from the very beginning."
Bach added that Olympic leaders are "very confident and relaxed" about working with Trump.
Trump and Bach last met in June 2017 at the White House when discussing a bid to bring the Olympics back to Los Angeles. Trump has taken credit for securing the 2028 bid. However, Bach did not speak flatteringly of Trump after that first meeting.
"Pray for our world," Bach was heard to say on a cellphone call later that day in Washington, D.C.
Now, Trump will have the task of leading America's hosting of the Olympics after one of the worst disasters in the host city's history. He will have to make decisions without any consultation from the sitting IOC president until a new one is elected.
Ina Garten's ravioli en brodo soup is perfect for winter.
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I made Ina Garten's ravioli en brodo soup, an Italian twist on chicken noodle.
The soup features cheese ravioli, plus carrots, celery, and Parmesan cheese.
I've made over 40 of Garten's recipes, and the ravioli en brodo is one of my absolute favorites.
After making my way through Ina Garten's delicious pastas and desserts, I decided to try some of her comforting soups.
I've whipped up the Barefoot Contessa's savory chicken chili and soothing minestrone, but the soup I've been most excited to try was her ravioli en brodo — an Italian spin on chicken noodle.
I also decided to challenge myself and make Garten's homemade chicken stock for this dish, and it was definitely worth the extra effort. Here's how it went.
A day before I made Ina Garten's ravioli en brodo, I whipped up her homemade chicken stock.
Making Ina Garten's homemade chicken stock.
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Ravioli en brodo appears in Garten's most recent cookbook, "Go-To Dinners." She said the key to its flavor is "rich homemade chicken stock."
I usually take the quicker option because, as the Barefoot Contessa herself says, "store-bought is fine!" But since the broth is clearly the star of this dish, I decided to try her homemade chicken stock.
To make Garten's homemade chicken stock, you'll need:
3 (5-pound) roasting chickens
3 large yellow onions, unpeeled and quartered
6 carrots, unpeeled and halved
4 celery stalks with leaves, cut into thirds
4 parsnips, unpeeled and halved
20 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
20 sprigs fresh dill
15 sprigs fresh thyme
1 head garlic, unpeeled and cut in half
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns (not ground)
Place all the ingredients in a 16 to 20-quart stockpot, add 7 quarts of water, and bring to a boil. Then, lower the heat and simmer your stock uncovered, skimming off any foam that comes to the top, for at least four hours. (I let it simmer for about six.)
Let the stock cool, then strain through a colander and discard the solids.
Garten's ravioli en brodo features the homemade stock, plus plenty of veggies.
Ingredients for Garten's ravioli en brodo.
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To make Garten's ravioli en brodo for a serving of 4-6, you'll need:
1 ½ cups (½-inch) diced fennel, top and core removed
1 Italian Parmesan cheese rind (about 2 x 3 inches)
1 pound cheese ravioli, fresh or frozen
Freshly grated Italian Parmesan cheese, for serving
Minced fresh dill or parsley, for serving
Freshly squeezed lemon juice, for serving
I began by prepping my vegetables.
I diced the celery and chopped the onions.
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I chopped the onions, peeled and sliced the carrots, and diced the celery and fennel.
I threw my veggies in a pot and sautéed them for 15 minutes.
I cooked my vegetables for about 15 minutes.
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I added ¼ cup of olive oil to a pot placed over medium heat. Then, I threw in the onions, celery, carrots, and fennel and cooked them for 15 minutes, making sure to stir occasionally until they had softened.
Then, I added the homemade chicken stock.
Adding stock to the ravioli en brodo.
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I also threw in 2 cups of water, per Garten's instructions.
I threw in the Parmesan rind and seasoned the broth with 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper.
Adding the Parmesan rind to the soup.
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One thing I've learned in my soup-making season is that a Parmesan rind can add so much extra flavor to your broth.
As explained by Food & Wine, the Parmesan rind — which is completely edible — releases a "savory and nutty" depth as it begins to melt and also helps give soups a "silky consistency." You can store Parmesan rinds in a Ziploc bag in your freezer for up to a year, so it's always on hand whenever you need to add a little more umami to your dinner.
I brought my soup to a boil, then lowered the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
Bringing my soup to a boil.
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Garten says you should let the soup simmer partially uncovered.
While the soup was simmering, I prepped the ingredients I needed for serving.
Grating the Parmesan cheese.
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I grated my Parmesan cheese and minced some dill for the soup toppings.
I also began to cook the ravioli.
I cooked my ravioli while the broth was simmering.
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I cooked my ravioli in a pot of boiling water with two tablespoons of salt for about four minutes.
Every pasta is different, so make sure to follow the specific directions on the package of your ravioli.
I drained the ravioli and spread them out on two plates.
My cooked ravioli pasta.
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Garten says doing this step will ensure the ravioli squares don't stick together.
Once my soup was done simmering, I removed the Parmesan rind.
My broth was ready.
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It was time to serve dinner!
Per Garten's instructions, I placed the ravioli in a bowl before adding the soup.
I plated the ravioli before adding the broth.
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I started with four raviolis but quickly realized I wanted more.
I poured the broth over my ravioli, then sprinkled Parmesan and dill on top — along with a squeeze of lemon juice.
My ravioli en brodo looked beautiful.
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There's something about this soup that just looks so elegant and impressive. The broth has such a lovely golden hue, and the pops of color from the carrots and dill give it a rustic charm.
And did I mention it smelled phenomenal?
Garten's ravioli en brodo is one of my all-time favorite recipes by the Barefoot Contessa.
Garten's ravioli en brodo soup is one of her best dishes.
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I've probably made close to 40 of Garten's recipes, if not more, over the past few years, and her ravioli en brodo is easily one of the best I've ever tried. The broth is so rich and full-bodied that it really blew me away. I made this for my boyfriend for dinner one night, and he couldn't resist getting seconds (and thirds).
"A lot of broths are kind of bland or lacking, but this broth alone was just exploding with flavor," he told me.
The dill and lemon also add some lovely brightness to the soup, which pairs perfectly with the cheesy pasta. I opted for a cacio e pepe ravioli and would highly recommend it, as I loved that extra kick of pepper.
My only complaint about Garten's ravioli en brodo is that it ruined store-bought chicken stock for me. But an extra day of work is absolutely worth it for this soup, which I know I'll be making forever.
Vivek Ramaswamy is set up to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency.
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Trump is pushing Ramaswamy to fill JD Vance's former Senate seat in Ohio, a source familiar with the matter told BI.
Vance resigned the seat on Friday as he gets ready to become vice president.
Ramaswamy is the co-head of DOGE and it's unclear what would happen to his role if he joins the Senate.
President-elect Donald Trump is pushing Vivek Ramaswamy to fill the empty Senate seat in Ohio if the governor offers it to him, a source familiar with the matter told Business Insider.
The seat belonged to Vice President-elect JD Vance, who resigned it on Friday as he prepares to begin his duties at the White House. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine will select someone to fill the seat for two years, before a special election in November of 2026.
"Neither Governor DeWine nor our office has commented on any possible candidates for the pending appointment," DeWine's press secretary Dan Tierney said in a statement to Business Insider.
DeWine has previously said he's not interested in a placeholder. He wants someone who can win a primary and general election next year and then do it all again in 2028 to win a full term.
Ramaswamy is set to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency alongside Elon Musk. Should Ramaswamy be offered and accept the seat, it's unclear what would become of his responsibilities at DOGE.
The Washington Post reported the news earlier on Wednesday. Representatives for Trump did not immediately respond to BI's request for comment.
Best practices for that ongoing adaptation may lie in Cold War lessons, new research on how the US can best leverage the skills of the special operations community says.
An Atlantic Council's report on ways the US can use special operations forces in the next decade was released Tuesday and notes that "three realities" facing the Department of Defense lend themselves to leveraging American special operations forces "more in strategic competition."
US special operations forces offer critical flexibility amid stagnation in defense spending and force size and can counter aggressors elsewhere while the military prioritizes the Indo-Pacific and Europe. Special operators can also use irregular capabilities to prevent competition from turning into armed conflict.
"USSOF's unconventional warfare support of resistance groups in Europe; its support of covert intelligence operations in Eastern Europe, Asia, and Latin America; its evacuation missions of civilians in Africa; and its guerrilla and counterguerrilla operations helped combat Soviet influence operations worldwide," they wrote.
"During that era, special operations became one of the US military's key enablers to counter coercion below the threshold of armed conflict," the authors added, noting they can do the same again now.
Keeping an eye on non-priority regions
Special ops have a unique footprint across the world, making them key in maintaining US presence.
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Rivals and foes around the world are pulling the US military in different directions. It's facing threats from an aggressive Russia, a rising and often confrontational China, and joint challenges from increased cooperation between China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran. Threats from non-state actors also remain.
So where do special operations come in?
"While traditional elements of the Joint Force are likely to focus on the Indo-Pacific region and Europe, the DoD can mitigate risks and extend its global reach by leveraging USSOF for persistent, low-footprint operations in under-addressed regions," the new Atlantic Council's report says.
These areas include the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Arctic as prime examples.
Preventing full-blown conflict with unconventional, irregular warfare tactics
Irregular warfare tactics range in approach and domain but can be effective to maintaining deterrence.
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To deter conflict, the US military can use special ops to up activities in the cyberspace and information environment that expend adversary resources. Some of SOF's biggest strengths are in this area, including intelligence campaigns, warping information and communications spaces, unconventional tactics that target US adversaries and create narratives favorable to Washington, sabotage, and deception.
Two prime examples could include supporting Taiwan's resilience against a potential Chinese invasion or blockade and Eastern European resistance to Russia's hybrid warfare and disinformation tactics.
During the Cold War, special operations forces conducted similar operations against the Soviet Union, bolstering resistance groups in Europe and undermining Soviet campaigns.
Cultural and language skills help special ops serve a unique role with US allies and partners.
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Christopher Maier, the assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict, said earlier this week that the other strength of special ops comes with its widespread global footprint and cultural awareness, which helps build connections between the US and its allies and partners.
Such skills have been vital for US military cooperation with allies in the past. Us Army Special Forces, the Green Berets, have been training and advising foreign armies and guerrillas since the early 1960s.
Similarly, US special operations cooperation with foreign SOFs is critical, the Atlantic Council paper says, and vital to building resilient relationships with partners that can help deter and deny the influence of US adversaries.
Putting the "integration" in integrated deterrence
SOF's flexibility and skillset mean it can maintain connections in the military and larger US government.
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US government and military responses to crises and conflict often need to be integrated responses, something special operations forces can help provide, the report argues.
"USSOF operations often bridge the activities of interagency and intelligence community partners, allied and partner militaries, and the rest of the joint force," the paper says, adding that special operations could be the "connective tissue."
That special operations "tissue" could connect US government departments like State, Justice, and Treasury Departments, as well as the Central Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency.
Using SOF's technological prowess to US advantage
SOF's testing and fielding of innovative technologies can help drive the US military forward.
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Future warfare is expected to span across all domains, including information and cyber. As technological capabilities, such as artificial intelligence, develop at breakneck speed, special operations can play a pivotal role as a "pathfinder for technological solutions that can be scaled across the Joint Force," the report says.
SOF's procurement process and culture has given it the opportunity to quickly develop and deploy innovative technologies and systems before the larger joint force.
That also sets special ops up for focusing on what the demand of future warfare could be, which could "support DoD's information and decision advantage over its competitors," the Atlantic Council report adds.
The Suns added some much-needed frontcourt help, acquiring center Nick Richards from the Hornets for guard Josh Okogie in a trade that includes multiple draft picks, sources told ESPN.
Jack Hoffman, the young Nebraska football fan who ran for a touchdown during the 2013 Cornhuskers' spring game and became a catalyst for pediatric brain cancer fundraising, died Wednesday after a 14-year battle with cancer. He was 19.
Leandro Trossard rekindled Arsenal's Premier League title hopes with the winner as they came from a goal down to beat north London rivals Tottenham 2-1.
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