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LINCOLN — Amid what he called “angst” over the departure of a successful defensive coordinator, Nebraska coach Matt Rhule on Wednesday named an interim replacement for Tony White while resisting any firm timeline for hiring the permanent guy. “I have no timetable other than to get it right,” Rhule said as part of his Signing Day press conference. “Just to make it right.” White left Monday for the same job at Florida State. Defensive backs coach John Butler, a longtime NFL assistant who also coordinated Penn State’s defense in 2013, will oversee the Husker defense in a bowl game later this month. Butler is also a candidate for the permanent role, Rhule said, and ran the unit in Wednesday’s practice. “I’ve had a lot of players come into me and voice their opinions,” Rhule said. “A lot of guys love John on the staff, on the team.” Whether Butler or some other coach fills the coordinator role, Rhule intends to continue running the 3-3-5 system Whie brought with him from Syracuse. The scheme favors aggressive blitz scheme and can be hard for opposing offenses to decipher when rushing the ball. “I don’t want to switch to something different,” Rhule said. “I want to do this defense. Whoever that is, I don’t want to make that decision for the short term — where we all feel good about it — and I don’t want to make a ‘splashy’ hire.” Two years ago White fit that bill coming from Syracuse. In two seasons at NU, he coordinated national top-20 defenses in both points and yards per game allowed. On Sunday, two days after his defense allowed just 164 yards in a 13-10 loss to Iowa, Rhule said White came to him and desired to take the Florida State job for “family reasons.” Terrance Knighton, the team’s defensive line coach, has left, too, according to reports and his own X social media account, although Rhule deemed Knighton still “with” the team on Wednesday. The same was true of receivers coach Garret McGuire, who has the option, Rhule said, to remain with the team in an adjusted role after Rhule made official the hire of Kentucky receivers coach Daikiel Shorts, who had previously played and coached under new Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen. “It was Dana’s only request,” Rhule said. Holgorsen would like to retain offensive line coach Donovan Raiola, quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas, running backs coach EJ Barthel and tight ends coach Marcus Satterfield, demoted in early November from the playcaller role. Shorts, Rhule said, is a strong recruiter who understands Holgorsen’s system. “The offense will be better,” that it had been for the first 21 games of his tenure, Rhule said, thanks Holgorsen’s addition and more time in the system. Nebraska’s defense will continue to play well, Rhule said, regardless of the coordinator. “Did I want Tony to leave? No. But it’s OK,” Rhule said. “Coaches are going to leave. If we have good players and we have good coaches, people are going to come try to get them. If no one’s trying to take our players and no one’s trying takes our coaches, that means we’re in trouble. “So that’s what it’s going to be. And the thing I’m seeing is, people all over the country are saying ‘Nebraska is a place with resources’ so it’s ‘hey Coach, I’d love to come coach there.’”

Stocks drifted higher on Wall Street in midday trading Thursday, as gains in tech companies and retailers helped boost the market. The S&P 500 rose less than 0.1%. The benchmark index is coming off a three-day winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 19 points, or 0.1%, as of 12:32 p.m. Eastern time. The Nasdaq composite was up less than 0.1%. Trading volume was lighter than usual as U.S. markets reopened after the Christmas holiday. Chip company Broadcom rose 2.9%, Intel was up 0.7% and Apple gained 0.4%. While tech stocks overall were in the green, some heavyweights were a drag on the market. Semiconductor giant Nvidia, whose enormous valuation gives it an outsize influence on indexes, slipped 0.2%. Meta Platforms fell 0.9%, Amazon was down 0.5%, and Netflix gave up 1.4%. Health care stocks also helped lift the market. CVS Health rose 1.9% and Walgreens Boots Alliance rose 3.3% for the biggest gain among S&P 500 stocks. Several retailers also gained ground. Target rose 2.9%, Best Buy was up 2.1% and Dollar Tree gained 2.2%. U.S.-listed shares in Honda and Nissan rose 4.1% and 15.8%, respectively. The Japanese automakers announced earlier this week that the two companies are in talks to combine. Traders got a labor market update. U.S. applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week , though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years, the Labor Department reported. Treasury yields rose in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.61% from 4.59% late Tuesday. Major European markets were closed, as well as Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia. Trading was expected to be subdued this week with a thin slate of economic data on the calendar. Still, U.S. markets have historically gotten a boost at year’s end despite lower trading volumes. The last five trading days of each year, plus the first two in the new year, have brought an average gain of 1.3% since 1950. So far this month, the U.S. stock market has lost some of its gains since President-elect Donald Trump’s win on Election Day, which raised hopes for faster economic growth and more lax regulations that would boost corporate profits. Worries have risen that Trump’s preference for tariffs and other policies could lead to higher inflation , a bigger U.S. government debt and difficulties for global trade. Even so, the U.S. market remains on pace to deliver strong returns for 2024. The benchmark S&P 500 is up roughly 26% so far this year and remains near its most recent all-time high it set earlier this month — its latest of 57 record highs this year. Wall Street has several economic reports to look forward to next week, including updates on pending home sales and home prices, a report on U.S. construction spending and snapshots of manufacturing activity. AP Business Writers Elaine Kurtenbach and Matt Ott contributed.As we near the end of November, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The time is ticking and if you haven’t started your Christmas shopping list, we are here to help you. While have rounded up some of the best beauty advent calendars you can get right now to surprise someone with a daily treat in the lead up to December 25, for your fitness fanatic friend (or yourself), luxe activewear and self-care items are the ultimate gift. Whether it’s a pair of leggings to help them kickstart - or continue - their love affair with the gym or a wellness journal to help keep their mind clear, or a massage gun as an investment buy, there’s always a fit for every budget. From gifts that are perfect stocking fillers to dream pressies, we have rounded up just a few fitness and wellness gifts your other half, best friend, mum, dad will love - especially with a myriad of Black Friday deals in our midst. READ MORE: From Taylor Swift to sparkling crystals - three last minute advent calendars you can still snap up today READ MORE: Shoppers hail £24 serum for 'keeping my face smooth' after 20% discount Coming from two people passionate about health and fitness, we have tried and tested a number of these items and know full well that they're pretty epic pressie. With that in mind, take a peek at our festive fitness and wellbeing recommendations this Christmas. Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant 28” , £88 - it’s a classic and a bestseller and there’s a reason why - the buttery soft Nuu fabric is so weightless that it doesn’t roll down the waist and the clever stitching at the gusset avoids the embarrassing ‘camel-toe’ situation. It’s designed for yoga but many have also worn it as a base layer for extra cold weather, the leggings don’t bulk up and there’s no way that people can tell you’re wearing two pants. Some might complain about they have "way too much fabric gathered at the bottom" but the Align leggings are available in other lengths - 23”, 25”, 28” and 31”. Other than the classics, their Christmas collection includes a cosy, snuggly Wunder Puff Cropped Jacket (£228) in cream-coloured textured fleece that is a dream outerwear for wintry weather. The cinchable hem and close-fitting interior cuffs trap the heat and block out the cold while the 550-fill-power goose down insulates for high-warmth for all occasions. There's no need to wear thick sweater and a thin top like the Swiftly Tech Long-Sleeve Shirt , £68, will do because the jacket is described by shoppers as "it's like wearing a cloud". For gents, a trustworthy mid layer like the Smooth Space Quarter Zip , £118, is smart enough to wear as an easy Friday office uniform or an casual weekend look. Both Nomad Beige and Black are great colours for this season. The material is soft and kind to skin and even if you sweat a bit, the modal-blend fabric dries any patches quickly. Theragun Massage guns are helpful in relaxing tensions in muscles whether you are to wind down from a workout or to de-stress and reduce soreness from daily chores. Therabody's Theragun caters to beginners as well as professional athletes. If you are not how active your giftee is, the Theragun Relief would be the best option as it's made for everyday massage for everybody. With Black Friday discounts, the Theragun Relief is now reduced from £125 to £99 . The distinctive triangle grip makes it easier to reach different parts of body compared to other brands and you can choose between three massage speeds with LED indicators. Writer Tiffany used it to soothe neck and shoulder tension and she said: "The wider Dampener attachment hits a broader area when I want a quick few-minutes treatment. The one-button control is easy to use: short press to change speeds and long press to turn on or off." For professionals, you can grab Theragun Pro at discount too, it's now down from ££499 to £399. The device has been fully redesigned with visually-guided, built-in routines and a quieter motors. Fabletics active wear Going to the gym and working up a sweat is a helluva lot easier when your outfit is both supportive and stylish. It'll leave you feeling fabulous and thus ready for a hefty workout - while looking cute. Even better if your active wear matches. And one set I'm simply obsessed with since getting is the Fabletics Oasis Twist Medium Impact Sports Bra , £59, and matching 7/8 length leggings, £64 in the colour Merlot (a deep burgundy red). With a fashion forward approach, you can count of Fabletics to deliver an active-wear set that is both functional and pretty. The medium support bra features a lovely twist detail at the front that makes it look bikini-esque at first glance. Offering ample support for small and larger chest-sizes, the bra is flattering and can handle most activities from pilates to spin. I will say, while the bra (which has removable cups) gently lifts, shapes and holds you in place gracefully, I wouldn't do a high energy HIIT workout because it personally didn't provide me with enough support (it is medium, so I'll give it that). Had I the ability to tighten the criss-cross straps at the back, maybe it could have. For that I'd probably reach for the Faye high impact sports bra. But on a whole this sports bra not only makes me feel confident but I know that I'm not going to have any embarrassing wardrobe mishaps mid-workout. The leggings, however, can handle anything. The Define PowerHold High-Waisted 7/8 Leggings have a thick waistband that smooths, flattens and hugs your waist and stomach in - super flattering. The material is thick so you can squat without fear of your knickers being on show and the material is buttery soft. Perhaps the most important detail is that they can withstand any activity with no rolling down in sight. Costing £64, they're ideal for runners, gym bunnies and Pilates queens and even athleisure-wear brunch enthusiasts who just love a good legging. If you want to stay cosy at home, their Oasis PureLuxe High-Waisted Pocketed Kick Flare Leggings are absolutely the most comfortable ones to wear for all-day lounging. The £84 a pair comes with external pockets, which are perfect for phone and earbuds. The V-neck sweatshirt , £84, is a dreamy top to compliment the leggings, the fleece lining with added sweat-wicking and anti-odour tech that you'll never want to take it off. The front is slightly cropped with a drape at the back, which gives more movement. BetterMe Pilates ring equipment When you feel like you've mastered the standard floor mat Pilates, your next challenge is incorporation toning equipment to test your fitness and core strength even further and one brand whose Pilates gear is not on top quality and pretty too is BetterMe. While you can get yourself a cute new pink mat for £54 here , fire up those biceps, triceps, glutes and core with a toning ring (£51). Coming in four different colours, this ring helps target and tone muscles as it can add resistance without the need for additional weights. If you want to challenge yourself further, add some weight to your Pilates flow with the brand's adjustable weight bands which have a weight of 1lb and can be attached to your wrists or ankles to spice up any workout. Easy to wear and travel friendly, they're great for if you're wanting to go a quick workout on the go, or simple tone up while sitting at your desk. Take a look at the brand's equipment here. Gymshark leggings It's always a good feeling wearing a new kit, not does it make you look stylish, it also improves your performance. As runners' favourite, Gymshark's compression leggings are known for quality at an affordable price. The Vital Seamless Leggings moulds your physique while 'decorative' yet actually breathable mesh dots pattern keep you cool, also not to mention the subtle shading contours that give off an illusion of a butt lift. Priced at £45, shoppers can choose from 11 colours including timeless classics and seasonal bright hues. For mens, their Apex Seamless Shirt , £38, is a distraction-free workout top that gives a second skin feel. As compression clothes raises temperature in a runner's muscles, it also helps with better blood flow and you are less likely to spasm and strain. Columbia hiking jacket Living in the UK, you'll know that one necessity - especially if you enjoy the odd hike every now and again - is a water proof jacket, such as this Inner Limits III Waterproof Jacket from Columbia , currently on sale for £80. A jacket that is described as being able to 'do it all', it can seemingly protect you from the rain and wind and is ideal for walks up a mountain or on a mental health walk around the block to release tension and stress. Fitted with Omni-technology to keep the water out, the coat - which comes in an array of colours, my our favourite is the 'Juicy, Spice' orange and burgundy - features an adjustable storm hood, interior security pocket - for all your precious belongings - zippered hand pockets, adjustable cuffs and a draw cord at the hem. For men, the new Landroamer Hooded Puffer Jacket, £210 , is a thick jacket in urban lifestyle but with zippered dual-entry hand pockets and also a handy D-ring to keep essentials close while on the move. It's available in three colours (white, black and khaki) and sizes between small and extra-extra large. TRINIDa Sleep Candles Getting a good night's sleep is one of the best things you can do for your mental wellbeing and energy levels. But switching off a busy brain at night doesn't always come easy. There are a handful of tools out there you can use to help create a safe and tranquil setting in which to drift off from sunset clocks and meditation apps to lotions. One which I received last year as a present that helped transform my night time routine wa s a set of candles filled with essential oils which you can light when you're getting ready for bed to promote a calm setting, reduce anxiety and help you get a good sleep. The TRINIDa Sleep Candles cost £11.99 on Amazon and have been 'professionally curated to help to relax and prepare for good night sleep and fresh awake'. Containing the likes of lavender, geranium and patchouli for one and lavendar, chamomile and ylang ylang for the other, the two candles - which focus on generating a good sleep and deep sleep - will help relax the mind and body and aid in creating a setting which can give you the best night's sleep you've had in a long while. Of course, it goes without saying that you must blow them out before you actually fall asleep, but the essential oils will remain lingering in the air as you slumber. Papier's wellness journal The wellness industry has boomed in the last few years, with journaling become more and more popular. And while some may see it as a trend, the power that writing your thoughts, worries, feelings, hopes, desires and more on paper for you to see, is stellar. Stationary brand Papier offers an array of different journals, tailored to what you may be needing. From gratitude to wellness to sleep, the pages inside this aesthetically pleasing (you can pick which colour you want it in and can even personalise it with your name) allow you to indulge in a big old brain dump, release you of tension, worries and more. As described on the website, the brand's Wellness Journal helps you 'Make time for yourself' and is to be used as follows: "Start and end each day with a fresh mindset, set intentions and take note of the things that make you feel good. Inside, there are 12-weeks of pages for reflecting on your mindful goals, habits, meals, water intake, sleep and the things you’re grateful for." As well as spaces for you to write, the journal includes useful articles written by wellness experts as well as a weekly and monthly check-in taking into consideration six wellness pillars Get yours here. New Balance Running trainers For the runners in your life, a new pair of trainers in which they can jog, sprint and embark on a marathon is always going to be a good pressie. And one brand that does comfortable trainers extremely well is New Balance , whose Fresh Foam x 860V14 shoes have been praised for being highly reliable as well as long lasting - as one happy runner shared: "Perfect Fit! I’ve worn the NB 860 model for the past 20+ years for 1/2 marathons and as nursing shoes . I’ve never been disappointed." They even commented: "Highly recommend for over-pronation." Alongside a lovely and bright orange and blue design, the Fresh Foam X 860v14 combines innovative, performance enhancing Stability Plane technology with underfoot cushioning for maximum comfort and support. Get them here. While they're a little bit more of an expensive gift at £140, they're an investment your giftee will be forever grateful for. Yogi Bare yoga mat and equipment If you practice yoga on a daily basis or want to get into the full body and soul experience, having a good quality (eco-friendly is a plus) yoga mat that lasts is always going to help you jump out of bed in the morning for a physical and mental stretch. And the brand Yogi Bare, whose products focus on helping you get the best out of your yoga practice, is an incredible place to stock up on the equipment needed. Its mats - many of which sell out rapidly - are designed with comfort, stability as well as aesthetic in mind (ie, they're both pretty and functional). Made from natural rubber, the surface has professional grade grip to ensure you don't slip and slide around, while the Ever Grip Paws mats have a thickness of 4mm for maximum comfort. Designed for 'practicality', the mats have an anti-sweat stain surface too, so the design (regardless of how maximalist or minimal it is) won't be ruined. As someone who has two of these mats (in a limited edition Teddy Mat pink cloud design and its tropical leaf iteration ), I can attest the quality is unreal. Regardless of how sweaty you get during your yoga, pilates or even HIIT workout on the mat, the grip is strong - the sweatier you get, the more grip you'll have. It's magic. I even take them on holiday with me as they're lightweight and easy to pack. While many of its mat designs can be found on Healf available for pre-order here (after selling out), the brand's Liverpool FC edition is available on Amazon for £89 here. You can push your flexibility and progress further with the brand's stunning cosmic Yoga Wheel here for £26.49 , or indulge in some acupuncture with the brand's acupressure pillow to alleviate stress, tension and discomfort. Get it here for £23.49. Take a look at Yogi Bare's yoga offerings here. Fitness watch Nobody's want a watch that simply tells the time these days - unless you've got a nice event to go to, of course. But with so many smart watches on the market at the moment, if you're a bit of a fitness fanatic, you'll want one which can - at least - help monitor your activity, steps, heart-rate, blood oxygen, stress, calories, sleep and even your menstrual cycle. Lucky for you, FITBIT's Versa 4 Smart Watch - Pink Sand & Copper Rose is currently on sale at Curry's for £129 from £179 and covers all those bases. Compatible with both iOS and Android, the battery life is six whole days (with an extra day added on within just twelve minutes). Plus, it's water resistant and can even track when you go swimming - how clever. It can also be used as a smart-watch, with the ability to receive calls and messages and even access your smart-wallet. One point of contention for some shoppers, however, was that the strap was a tad uncomfortable, with one shopper stating: "The strap it comes with is very uncomfortable. Had to buy a different strap." Another said it was: More of a fitness tracker than a smart watch. Spot on for what it can do. Has all the functions I require form a fitness watch." Get it here. If you want more of a smart-watch fitness-tracker hybrid, you can't go wrong with an Apple Watch - see the latest model here , or if you don't mind an older model, you can bag yourself the Apple Watch SE on Argos for £209. REEBOK While we are going head over heels with sweat-wicking tops and stretchy leggings, let's not forget the layer we wear closest to skin. Activewear brand Reebok's Suki Bonded Briefs , which comes in a pack of three for £26, are perfect to match with your buttery soft leggings. The seamless design provide ultimate comfort without showing the panty lines and the moisture-wicking technology keep you dry throughout the workout. You can also get the Amina Bonded Bralette , £24, to wear as a set. It's designed for everyday wear as well as low impact fitness - they are made from soft, stretchy materials that maintain their shape even after multiple washes. Mind Cards On the days you don't feel like to get your body moving, mind cards can be helpful with stress relief and boost emotional wellbeing. LSW London's mind cards collection, £14.99 for a set of 45 cards, include different themes like New Mum Edition and The Affirmations to cultivate a positive mindset. They are short phrases to encourage gratitude, self-care and reflection, which are a powerful tool for creating calm, balance, and positivity in everyday life. Whether you're seeking personal growth, relaxation, or emotional support, LSW Mind Cards make self-care easy and achievable.