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The atmospheres in South Bend, Happy Valley, Austin and Columbus were “electric and it’s an experience unlike anything college football has ever seen”Getty Images

The first games of the inaugural 12-team CFP this weekend “landed with all the fanfare of a pigskin with a puncture,” as all four first-round games “degenerated into a one-sided blowout,” according to Laine Higgins of the WALL STREET JOURNAL. The “slew of lopsided results raises questions about the format, seeding and selection criteria of the expanded playoff” (WALL STREET JOURNAL, 12/22). The AP’s Eddie Pells noted the average final score of the four games was 36-17. This “bold, new experiment was supposed to bring more programs from more parts of the country into the loop of a largely regional sport” that had been “dominated by about a half-dozen teams for the last decade.” Meanwhile, one part that felt like a success “was that the stands were full in all four stadiums” (AP, 12/22). In D.C., Patrick Stevens wrote the set of results “should not be construed as a reason to condemn the playoff expansion.” In another year, with another set of teams, first-round contests “could deliver riveting games.” But there is “no reason to pretend these matchups turned out to be all that electric” (WASHINGTON POST, 12/22).

GIVE THINGS SOME TIME TO SETTLE IN: In Las Vegas, Adam Hill wrote even after a “few first-round duds,” the expanded CFP “is a great thing and will only get better.” There will be “plenty of great playoff games going forward and in the future.” Do not “overreact to the first round of the first year” (LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL, 12/21). In Birmingham, Kevin Scarbinsky writes one-sided games “have become a feature, not a bug,” of college football’s playoff system, and that is a “larger problem that didn’t start Friday and Saturday.” There have been 34 postseason games since the four-team CFP started in 2014, and 22 of those games “have been decided by at least 14 points.” Seven of the 10 CFP national championship games “have been decided by 15 or more points” (BIRMINGHAM NEWS, 12/23).  USA TODAY’s Dan Wolken wrote college football on Friday “became a real, big-boy sport with an actual postseason.” When “it’s real, you get what you get — and sometimes that’s a lopsided competition.” Wolken: “Calm down everyone” (USA TODAY, 12/21). In Dallas, Kevin Sherrington reported the first-round results “weren’t all that much different from the semis in the four-team playoffs.” This is “how it goes in playoff football.” A close game “is an anomaly” (DALLAS MORNING NEWS, 12/22).

DID EVERYONE BELONG? USA TODAY’s Matt Hayes wrote Indiana’s inclusion in the CFP “was a monumental mistake” and there has “never been a bigger miss … by the selection committee in the 11 years of the playoff.” Notre Dame beat Indiana 27-17 — though IU scored 14 points in the final 90 seconds — and while there have been other playoff blowouts, “rarely were there times when those teams didn’t deserve to play in the games, or didn’t play a schedule worthy of inclusion” (USA TODAY, 12/21). However, THE ATHLETIC’s Joe Rexrode wrote IU “absolutely should have been here, based on the information that was available.” The CFP selection committee “got this one right,” though they will “get other ones right that will look wrong in retrospect” (THE ATHLETIC, 12/21). Meanwhile, despite SMU losing 38-10 to Penn State, THE ATHLETIC’s Justin Williams wrote a terrible performance doesn’t negate the body of work that got them to this point.” Williams: “Though there might be some flaws in this inaugural 12-team Playoff format, SMU’s bid is not one of them” (THE ATHLETIC, 12/21).

NEED TO PROTECT THE QUALITY: In San Jose, Jon Wilner wrote the “in-stadium atmosphere was fantastic” around the four games, but it was “bad television.” That in turn is “bad for college football.” There were plenty of blowouts in the semifinals during the playoff’s four-team era, but “limiting the number of blowouts is vastly more important now than it was under the four-team format.” Wilner: “Why? Because the semifinals were typically played on New Year’s Day, which belongs to college football.” The opening-round games on the weekend before Christmas have “direct competition … from the NFL.” It is “tough enough for the sport to compete head-to-head with the king.” So lopsided games on a “regular basis will only exacerbate the situation” (San Jose MERCURY NEWS, 12/22). Meanwhile, in Chicago, Paul Sullivan emphasized there “really aren’t 12 teams good enough to compete for a national title.” Which led to “four boring games in which the announcers spent much of the fourth quarter rationalizing the losing teams’ presence in the CFP and overhyping the teams that handily beat them.” The games had the “feel of another bowl game once the novelty of playing in a non-bowl stadium wore off” (CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 12/22).

ON-CAMPUS GAMES A WINNER: CBSSPORTS.com’s Will Backus wrote the home playoff games are an “incredible addition” to the CFP. The atmospheres in South Bend, Happy Valley, Austin and Columbus were “electric and it’s an experience unlike anything college football has ever seen” (CBBSPORTS.com, 12/22). THE ATHLETIC’s Scott Dochterman notes a “whirlwind 36-hour journey” to the two night games at Notre Dame and Ohio State “revealed some of the best pomp and circumstance that college football has to offer” (THE ATHLETIC, 12/23). In D.C., Chuck Culpepper wrote that the fresh wrinkle of on-campus playoff games “did seem a hit,” especially in Columbus, where Tennessee fans “gobbled up enough tickets that they changed the tenor and color of the city and the stadium” (WASHINGTON POST, 12/22).

A SPECIAL FRIDAY NIGHT IN INDIANA: YAHOO SPORTS’ Ross Dellenger wrote IU-Notre Dame on Friday delivered “spectacular history to millions across the country: an on-campus playoff game.” This is where “college football’s postseason belongs.” This is where “college football lives, where it thrives.” We have “never seen this before — a true college football postseason clash on a college campus.” Dellenger: “How many years were wasted? How many seasons now gone?” We “could have had this so much sooner.” The NFL, “their grand stadiums, their big cities, their subways, has nothing on this.” But the atmosphere, the wintry weather, the pageantry of it all — “that’s where it’s at” (YAHOO SPORTS, 12/21). THE ATHLETIC’s Stewart Mandel reported the first on-campus Playoff game kicked off at Norte Dame Stadium and you “didn’t have to be in the 25-degree South Bend weather to get the chills.” Anyone watching on TV “could appreciate the magnitude of this moment for a sport that has only ever played its postseason at bowl games and neutral sites” (THE ATHLETIC, 12/22).
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MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 04: Wes Anderson attends the “The French Dispatch” Italian preview photocall … [+] at Fondazione Prada on November 04, 2021 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Lorenzo Palizzolo/Getty Images)
In an increasingly digitized and informal world, the simple two-piece suit has been relegated for many to only a few occasions—office meetings, weddings and funerals. But, more and more, stylish men are playing with the formality of a suit to create casual, everyday outfits with their jackets and trousers. In fact, with the right elements, a suit’s potential extends far beyond a courthouse or boardroom and might be one’s go-to outfit for getting groceries, getting together with friends or having a lazy Sunday at home.
When talking about dressing down a suit, it’s not a suggestion that there is no place for formality—quite the opposite. What’s needed is a shift in perspective about the approachability of suits, recognizing more opportunities to wear them than a few times a year.
As society leans further into casual dressing, wearing a black or navy suit with a crisp white shirt can feel almost outdated. At the same time, there’s a growing emphasis on self-expression through fashion. This has led men to reimagine formality, experimenting with how to style suits in ways that reflect their personal preferences—whether for casual outings, creative ventures or anything in between.
Nathaniel Adams, a New Orleans-based tailor and owner of his eponymous brand Natty Adams, sees—and practices—this trend himself.
“Now that most people don’t have to wear suits for work that means they get to wear suits for pleasure or comfort. Wearing a suit casually is a great way to do this; in the summer I like to go for a mod look with a slim cut single-breasted suit and a polo shirt. In winter I like a soft flannel double-breasted suit with an unconstructed chest canvas and a crew or turtleneck sweater underneath.”
A major factor on what makes for a casual suit option is fit and construction. The suit you’d wear to a wedding isn’t necessarily the same sort of suit you’d want for a Sunday around the house. This is partially due to the fit of the jacket and pants. Generally speaking, a formal suit should be more structured and tailored to the body while a more casual suit will give you a bit of leeway. To achieve this, look for suits with jackets that aren’t structured with a tailored waist, which tends to nip in at the sides and doesn’t allow for much extra room to relax in. Additionally, choose a jacket with unstructured shoulders for a softer, more casual drape against the natural curve of the body, like the relaxed wool-blend double-breasted blazer from COS or the Graduate Blazer in Italian wool flannel from Buck Mason.
PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 25: A guest wears black sunglasses, a white t-shirt, a white pearls necklace, a … [+] pale green / white / brown print pattern silk scarf, a pale gray oversized blazer jacket, pale gray large fringed pants, white leather shoes , outside the Casablanca show, during Paris Fashion Week – Menswear Spring/Summer 2023, on June 25, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)
Fabric is as important as fit. Of course, suits come in a wide variety of fabrics for an equally varied assortment of circumstances. When thinking about how to wear a suit more casually, consider fabrics that aren’t restrictive and are a bit durable, too. One fabric that comes to mind for the ultimate casual look is corduroy. Not only is corduroy already perceived as a more casual fabric than a premium Italian wool, for example, it has the added benefit of being a bit insulating and can put up with a lot of day-to-day wear and tear.
Given the bulkier weight of corduroy, many suits made out of this particular fabric are naturally a tad bit boxier, giving one ample room to move in. Further, as corduroy is a twill fabric made from cotton, it will naturally stretch with extended wear and conform more to the body for even more comfort. Brands like Alex Mill have utilized corduroy to create one of their most popular suiting options, made even more appropriate for the casual suit wearer by the small design details like a pleated pant and softer shoulder. If you’re looking for even more of a comfortable wear, Land’s End’s stretch corduroy suit has a bit of elastane built into the fabric for extra stretch and fully lined for added warmth.
On the flip side of corduroy, linen may be the best bet for summer. Lightweight and breathable, linen is able to toe the line between formal and relaxed seamlessly. What’s more, linen is a natural fabric that will wrinkle, providing a built-in excuse to lounge comfortably without fussing over wrinkles.
With films like La Chimera and Queer heavily featuring linen suits as part of the main characters’ wardrobes, there has been a renewed interest in this fabric as a contender for summertime favorites. Both Dandy Del Mar and Quince offer inexpensive options that can easily withstand the steamy days of Mexico City or the cool nights in Tuscany.
MILAN, ITALY – JUNE 18: Daniel Toni Jais wears a dark gray and beige print pattern silk small scarf, … [+] a pale gray linen blazer jacket, matching pale gray linen suit pants, a matching pale gray linen shirt, a white latte matte leather crossbody bag, a black and gold bracelet, gold rings, a white latte matte leather belt, a watch, outside the Emporio Armani fashion show during Milan Fashion Week Menswear S/S 2023 on June 18, 2022 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)
Since suit colors are typically neutral, consider them a blank canvas. It’s not about competing with—or even acknowledging—the innate formality of a suit. Instead, the best approach to build an everyday outfit around a suit is to go with what you already know.
As Natty Adams mentioned above, seasonality plays a large role in how we dress a suit down. Opting for polos—or even a t-shirt—in the summer keeps things breezy and light. For the winter, a turtleneck under a nice wool suit creates a flattering silhouette on most men. One will still look put together without having to default to the tiresome suit-and-tie combo.
Another way to keep things casual when wearing a suit is to play with fabrics, not just garment choices. For instance, a nice flannel button-down shirt under a wool suit plays with pattern and structure, while keeping one nice and cozy throughout the day. Being able to balance the interplay between fabric options can help set a less formal tone when building an outfit.
Finally, consider the entirety of the outfit. For example, a pair of sneakers is a tried-and-true way of approaching a suit without fussiness (but, be careful of where your trousers break, meaning where the hem meets the shoe, which can appear awkward with certain shoe styles.). Replace a dressy Rolex with a more irreverent Casio. Wear a patterned belt instead of a go-to black leather one. Have a white sock peek out of a pair of black loafers—you get the idea. The main thing isn’t to play into the preconceptions of formalwear, but to chip away at them to find a personal style that works for you.
American actress Gwyneth Paltrow, wearing a black turtleneck outfit with a long necklace, and … [+] American actor Leonardo DiCaprio, who wears a striped suit of a white collarless shirt, attend the 65th Annual National Board of Review of Motion Pictures Awards at the Equitable Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, New York, 28th February 1994. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK — A prolonged and closely watched copyright case involving an online library’s unauthorized offering of free e-books has ended after the defendant, Internet Archive, decided not to challenge an appeal’s court’s ruling against it.
In September, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld a Manhattan federal court’s decision that found the Archive in violation of copyright law and granted a permanent injunction. The Archive had until this week to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, but declined to do so.
In 2020, four major publishers — Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins Publishers, John Wiley & Sons and Penguin Random House — sued the Archive, alleging that it had illegally provided free copies of more than 100 books, including fiction by Toni Morrison and J.D. Salinger. The Archive had contended that its program of scanning and sharing books, “controlled digital lending,” was protected by fair use law.
“After five years of litigation, we are thrilled to see this important case rest with the decisive opinion of the Second Circuit, which leaves no room for arguments that ‘controlled digital lending’ is anything more than infringement,” Maria A. Pallante, president and CEO of the Association of American Publishers, said in a statement.
The Archive’s director of library services, Chris Freeland, posted a brief statement on the Archive’s web site saying that “While we are deeply disappointed with the Second Circuit’s opinion,” they would “continue to honor” an agreement to “remove books from lending at their member publishers’ requests.”
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While some are shown on live television, now many classic Christmas movies are available on streaming services like Max, Hulu and Disney+, including everything from animated oldies like “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” to beloved 2000s comedy “Elf.”
So if you’re looking to watch one of the three versions of “The Grinch” or one of the other classics you can probably find it.
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Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealth Group chief executive Brian Thompson, walks on the day of an arraignment hearing, at New York Supreme Court in New York City, U.S. December 23, 2024. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a shocking, daylight attack in Manhattan, entered a not-guilty plea to state murder and terrorism charges on Monday. The high-profile case, which has drawn national attention, is set to proceed on dual legal tracks, with both state and federal prosecutors pursuing parallel charges that could lead to vastly different outcomes.
Mangione, 26, was formally charged with multiple counts of murder, including murder as an act of terrorism. Shackled and wearing an orange jumpsuit, he leaned into a microphone in a Manhattan courtroom to deny the charges. His defense team, led by attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo, has argued that inflammatory public comments from officials, including New York Mayor Eric Adams, have jeopardized his right to a fair trial.
“I am very concerned about my client’s right to a fair trial,” Agnifilo said, accusing prosecutors of treating Mangione like a “human pingpong ball” between federal and state jurisdictions.
Prosecutors allege that Mangione targeted Thompson in a meticulously planned attack fueled by a deep resentment toward the health insurance industry. Authorities say Mangione, who had no known connection to UnitedHealthcare, shot Thompson as the CEO walked to an investor conference in Midtown Manhattan on December 4.
Mangione was apprehended five days later in a Pennsylvania McDonald’s, where he was found with a firearm matching the murder weapon, a fake ID, and a notebook detailing his hostility toward wealthy executives and the insurance industry.
“This was a killing that was intended to evoke terror,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said, emphasizing the chilling nature of the crime. “It was well-planned, targeted, and intended to cause shock and intimidation.”
The case has become a rare legal quagmire, with state and federal prosecutors advancing differing theories about the crime. While federal charges include counts that could lead to the death penalty, New York state charges would carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole.
Mangione’s lawyer has called the dual prosecutions “highly unusual” and “very confusing,” raising concerns about conflicting legal narratives. Federal prosecutors have pointed to the terroristic intent of the killing, while state prosecutors focus on the direct impact of the crime in New York City.
New York Mayor Eric Adams has inserted himself prominently into the case, framing the killing as a symbolic assault on the city itself. Adams personally oversaw Mangione’s extradition from Pennsylvania, stating:
“I wanted to look him in the eye and say you carried out this terroristic act in my city—the city that the people of New York love.”
Critics, including Mangione’s defense team, argue that such comments risk tainting the jury pool and turning the trial into a political spectacle.
Brian Thompson, a 50-year-old married father of two, led UnitedHealthcare’s insurance arm since 2021. The tragedy has not only shocked the corporate world but also highlighted growing public frustration with the U.S. healthcare system. Mangione has become an unlikely figurehead for those angry over denied coverage and soaring medical costs, though his alleged actions have been widely condemned.
Corporate executives have reported a rise in threats since the incident, with some viewing it as a grim warning of the anger festering among consumers.
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December 23, 2024 10:08 ET  | Source: MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc.
TOKYO, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. (NasdaqCM: MRM), a holistic healthcare company based in Japan (the “Company”), today announced its major Key Performance Indicators, or KPIs, updated for the month of November 2024. Data is provided for all salons for which comparable financial and customer data is available and excludes certain salons where such information is not available.
Salon Operation Business
The following monthly KPIs provide insight into the business fundamentals and progress of the Company, updated for the month of November 2024:
(*1) Number of Salons: Includes the Company’s directly-operated salons and franchisees’ salons.
(*2) Number of Salons with Data: The number of salons for which comparable financial and customer data is available.
(*3) Total Customers Served: The number of customers served at salons for which comparable financial and customer data is available.
(*4) Sales Per Customer: The ratio of total salon sales to number of treated customers at all salons for which comparable financial and customer data is available.
(*5) Repeat Ratio: The ratio of repeat customer visits to total customer visits in the applicable month for all salons for which comparable financial and customer data is available.
(*6) Operation Ratio: The ratio of therapists’ in-service time to total therapists’ working hours (including stand-by time) for the applicable month for all salons for which comparable financial and customer data is available.

* Repeat ratios shown in the chart above do not include salons in public bath houses. In November 2024, the repeat ratios for all salons and salons in public bathhouses only were 77.5% and 56.9%, respectively.

*Since July 2021, the salon operation business has been managed by Wing Inc., which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
Health Tech Business (Lav®)
The Company offers a government-specific health guidance program (the “Program”) using Lav®, an on-demand training application developed by the Company. The Program is designed to be less burdensome for the users and is delivered through a completely remote support style using the web remote interview and chat function of Lav®. This approach helps to reduce the dropout rate of conventional specific health guidance programs.
The Program provides support to medical professionals, such as public health nurses, dietitians, etc., that assist eligible individuals (age between 40 and 74) who are at risk of developing lifestyle-related diseases that can be caused by an unbalanced diet, lack of sleep, lack of exercise, smoking, stress, and other factors, by reviewing their lifestyle habits through specific health checkups that focus on metabolic syndrome. The implementation of specific health checkups and specific health guidance has become mandatory for medical insurers in Japan, including national health insurance and employee health insurance providers, since April 2008.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has set a nationwide target of at least 70% for specific medical checkup implementation rates and at least 45% for specific health guidance implementation rates. In fiscal year 2021, however, the medical checkup implementation rates and specific health guidance implementation rates were only 56.5% and 24.6%, respectively. As a result, the market for these services is expected to expand due to the government’s effort to achieve the set target implementation rates. According to a survey by the Japan Health Guidance Association, the utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been increasing, and the adoption rate has exceeded 50% due to the impact of COVID-19 in recent years.
As of November 2024, the Company has entered into contracts with 95 corporate insurance associations, and the cumulative number of users of the Company’s Lav® app has exceeded 8,000 people, bringing the total to 8,515 individuals.
(*1) Number of new contracts with corporate insurance associations entered into in the applicable month to implement specified health guidance program offered by the Company.
(*2) Number of new users that started using specified health guidance offered by the Company in the applicable month.
(*3) Cumulative number of contracts with corporate insurance associations excluding the number of terminated contracts.

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may include estimates or expectations about the Company’s possible or assumed operational results, financial condition, business strategies and plans, market opportunities, competitive position, industry environment, and potential growth opportunities. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “design,” “target,” “aim,” “hope,” “expect,” “could,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “goal,” or other words that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. These statements relate to future events or to the Company’s future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Company’s control and which could, and likely will, affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects the Company’s current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to the Company’s operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements in this press release include:
More information on these risks and other potential factors that could affect the Company’s business, reputation, results of operations, financial condition, and stock price is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including in the “Risk Factors” and “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects” sections of the Company’s most recently filed periodic report on Form 20-F and subsequent filings, which are available on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.
About MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc.
MEDIROM, a holistic healthcare company, operates 308 (as of November 30, 2024) relaxation salons across Japan, Re.Ra.Ku^® being its leading brand, and provides healthcare services. In 2015, MEDIROM entered the health tech business and launched new healthcare programs using an on-demand training app called “Lav^®”, which is developed by the Company. MEDIROM also entered the device business in 2020 and has developed a smart tracker “MOTHER Bracelet^®”. In 2023, MEDIROM launched REMONY, a remote monitoring system for corporate clients, and has received orders from a broad range of industries, including nursing care, transportation, construction, and manufacturing, among others. MEDIROM hopes that its diverse health-related product and service offerings will help it collect and manage healthcare data from users and customers and enable it to become a leader in big data in the healthcare industry. For more information, visit https://medirom.co.jp/en.
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