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Fact Check: Are Leaked Pictures of the Boston Celtics’ 2024 Championship Ring Real?

Fact Check: Are Leaked Pictures of the Boston Celtics’ 2024 Championship Ring Real?

Beverly Hills native Jason Arashaben will unveil the Boston Celtics’ 2024 championship ring and fans are excited. The official unveiling is scheduled for October 22nd, according to the jeweler itself, but in the meantime the internet has been flooded with leaked images of the alleged championship rings. These photos have left fans both confused and amused. However, if you look closely, there’s something comical about some of the leaks – a detail that eagle-eyed viewers will notice. So what’s going on?

Recently, Basketball Forever’s X account tweeted: “Boston Celtics championship rings reportedly leaked 👀.” The images shared by the user look very convincing. The precious gemstones such as diamonds and emeralds adorn the gold ring in the pictures. One of them has “BROWN” engraved on it, which means that the ring supposedly belongs to it Boston Celtics Captain Jaylen Brown. The NBA logo and the year 2024 are also engraved. But this supposedly authentic design has a huge catch. It’s a fake. Surprised? Have you seen the spelling of “Celtics”? It says, “Cetlics!” [inserts crying emoji]

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NBA fans are wise to see through the bluff and realize that “all that glitters is not gold.” Shakespeare may have written this phrase for us to use in perfect moments like this. Well, surely someone from the Boston Celtics must have seen it, and we can’t wait to hear their answers. Meanwhile, fans’ reactions were hilarious. While some wanted to know who the “Cetlics” were, others at least appreciated the fan-made design.

Boston Celtics’ fake championship ring design gets funny comments

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So before we move on and see what fans have to say about this fiasco, let’s take a look at the Celtics’ rings over the years. The 50’s rings have a good amount of gold work with a single diamond on top. Designers continued this style until the late 1960s when they introduced the iconic green. Gradually, the green color turned into precious emeralds, reinforcing the style statement of probably the greatest team in NBA history. But who would have thought that the Boston Celtics could be that “Boston Cetlics?”

After the misspelled name on the fake rings went viral, fans flooded the comments section with their precious thoughts. Someone asked: Who are the “Cetlics”?” Well, we cannot deny the fact that we have the same question in our minds! Meanwhile, someone was displaying the wrong intentions and saying: “Those are fake lol Celtics, which is spelled wrong.” Surely not even the Boston Celtics could have imagined that people would reconstruct their name in comical ways. Nevertheless, here we are!

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Well, on October 22nd we’ll find out what the Boston Celtics’ real championship rings look like. But before that, the blunder will surely make us laugh on the internet. For now we’re just laughing about it and waiting for the real ones to show themselves.

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BYU liberal arts professors launch Y Play Games, offering video games for students to play

BYU liberal arts professors launch Y Play Games, offering video games for students to play

A student plays the video game “Breath of the Wild” in the Humanities Learning Commons at JFSB. Students can play any video game offered through Y Play Games in this room. (Emily May)

The BYU College of Humanities offers weekly video games for students to play, as well as a lecture series to educate students about each game and its connections to the humanities.

Michael Call And Brian CroxallProfessors from the Faculty of Humanities organized the “Y Play Games” lecture series and the game of the week. Croxall said the idea for the lecture series came about because of the popularity of international cinema.

“I started thinking, ‘What if there was something like this for video games?'” Croxall said.

Croxall believed that BYU should have a space for insightful conversations about video games and their impact on culture.

“Many of our students invest a lot of time, money and interest in video games, and here on campus there just isn’t much said about it,” Call said. “We talk a lot about film on campus. We talk a lot about music on campus. There was kind of a glaring gap where you thought, ‘Hey, here’s something that’s hugely important to our students and we’re not saying anything about it.'”

Croxall said one of the reasons individuals may not perceive video games the same way they do films or novels in the humanities is that there is usually no single author to credit games to. Video games are typically created by many members of a game production company, while films or novels are typically credited to their individual directors or writers.

To counteract this assumption, Croxall explained the history of the video game Stardew Valley, which was the subject of Croxall and Call’s first Y Play Games talk. The game Stardew Valley was entirely developed by a single person, Eric Barone, who created the game to show off his programming skills and get a job at a company.

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A screenshot from the video game Stardew Valley shows some of the game’s characters and world. BYU humanities professors and creators of the Y Play Games Lecture Michael Call and Brian Croxall delivered the first Y Play Games Lecture in Stardew Valley on September 23rd. (@ConcernedApe on X)

Croxall said the game’s narrative follows the player’s character as he works a boring corporate job until he finds a letter from his grandfather gifting the player his farm. The player then quits his job and moves to the farm in Stardew Valley, where he works hard to manage the farm.

“There’s interesting tension between Barone himself,” Croxall said, “why he’s making the game, what story he’s telling in the game, how your character functions in the game, and how he himself worked for four years, 12 hours a day, seven days a day.” the week.”

Call said the list of games for this semester includes some well-known video games as well as those that are more artistic but not as popular. Each game represents a different moment in video game history and is played on a variety of gaming consoles, both older and newer.

“Part of what we hope students get is to open the conversation,” Croxall said. “Getting a lecturer to come over and talk about the things they think about and how they relate to the video games.”

For example, during her lecture on “Breath of the Wild” on October 7th, Professor of Comparative Arts and Literature Laura Hatch discussed the influence of German Romanticism and Shintoism on the landscaping of Hyrule, a kingdom within the Legend of Zelda game series, according to Croxall.

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A screenshot of the video game “Hades” shows its gameplay and characters. Roger Macfarlane, professor of classical studies, will give a short talk about the game on October 21 as part of the Y Play Games lecture series. (Supergiant Games)

Roger MacfarlaneProfessor of Classical Studies, will give a Y Play Games lecture on the video game “Hades” on October 21st. He said that this game connects to characters in his area of ​​classical mythology.

“I study adaptations – modern adaptations of classic myths,” Macfarlane said. “Hades should have a fascinating adaptation of the Eurydice myth.”

During his talk, Macfarlane aims to discuss the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice and their involvement in the play’s narrative.

“In this one video game, Hades, there is an exceptionally sophisticated narrative that is well thought out and worth thinking about, and the only way to think about it is to engage in the game,” Macfarlane said. “I think it’s not entirely dangerous to get involved in this particular game. There is something worth investigating. It’s not just silliness.”

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A screenshot of the video game “The Witness” shows the graphics and the world in the game. BYU English professor Stephen Tuttle gave a short talk about the game on Oct. 14. (Thekla Inc.)

Stephen TuttleAssociate Professor of English, gave a Y Play Games lecture on the puzzle video game “The Witness” on October 14th. While some professors will lecture on video games related to their areas of expertise, Tuttle, who teaches courses on fiction and short story writing, The Witness said, intentionally rejected narratives.

“It’s a game that has no clock, no points, no enemies and no clear objectives,” Tuttle said. “It’s a game that just invites you to be in this beautiful space, to wander around, to find these puzzles and solve them if you can, or if not, move on to something else.”

He said the game was an escape for him from the combat and enemies often found in other games.

“The larger goal of the series is to talk seriously, academically and thoughtfully about video games and to divert our attention away from games as a pastime or even a waste of time,” Tuttle said. “Recognize that cognitively it is something that is more complex than you originally thought.”

Macfarlane said this lecture series helps validate video game narratives as worthy of intelligent discussion. Call said this also allows video games to enter the broader humanities discussion.

“These games say things about important topics,” Call said, “just like movies or novels or paintings.” To embrace this new form of human communication, you have to bring it into the broader conversation, so to speak, and give it a seat at the table more traditional art forms.”

Croxall said he and Call eventually want to offer video games that are older and less accessible to students.

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The Y Play Games schedule for the Fall 2024 semester is located outside of JFSB’s Humanities Learning Commons. Each video game will have a short talk on the specified day and the game will be playable throughout the week. (Emily May)

“We bought retro gaming equipment,” Croxall said. “ET, which Professor Call will be talking about, is an Atari 2600 game. It’s a game so bad that it bankrupted Atari – literally. So we have an old Atari console.”

Students can attend 15-20 minute lectures on each video game on Mondays at 4 p.m. The Fall 2024 semester schedule is listed below, according to the Y Play Games flyer.

  • “Hades” – lecture on October 21st by Roger Macfarlane
  • “Rome: Total War” – Lecture on Oct. 28 by Chuck Oughton
  • “ET the Extra Terrestrial” – lecture on November 4th by Michael Call
  • “Limbo” – lecture on November 11th by Luke Drake
  • “Tony Hawk Pro Skater” – Lecture on November 18th by Rob Colson
  • “Fortnite” – Lecture on December 2nd by Brian Croxall

The video games can be played for the remainder of the week after lecture in Room 1141 of the Joseph F. Smith Building (Humanities Learning Commons).

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NBC SPORTS and AMERICA’S NAVY ANNOUNCE ALL-AMERICAN BOWL PARTNERSHIP

NBC SPORTS and AMERICA’S NAVY ANNOUNCE ALL-AMERICAN BOWL PARTNERSHIP

NBC Sports and America’s Navy today announced a new title partnership for the All-American Bowl. As a title partner, America’s Navy will reach high schools in communities across the country as part of a national jersey presentation tour, while building a strong connection to the honor and prestige that comes with the selection process. Way to the cathedral Navy All-American Bowl Tour and Bowl Week.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for us to engage with young men and women who share the values ​​of teamwork, leadership and commitment that are at the core of both football and military service,” said Rear Adm. James P. Waters III, Commander, Naval Recruiting Command. “These athletes have worked hard to earn their place and we are proud to stand with them as they step onto the field. We look forward to supporting these young leaders while demonstrating the opportunities that lie ahead for America’s Navy.”

“We are honored to partner with America’s Navy as the official title partner of the All-American Bowl,” said Gary Quinn, vice president, programming and general manager, owned properties, NBC Sports. “This year marks the 25thTh Anniversary of the All-American Bowl, and together with the American Navy, we will continue to grow the event and highlight the next generation of stars.”

The nationwide one Way to the cathedral Tour, will honor all 100 All-Americans with live and virtual jersey presentations. The series will be released weekly across NBC Sports social platforms.

Only 100 football players receive the honor of wearing the Navy All-American Bowl jersey each year. The 2025 Navy All-American Bowl, taking place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, will air live on NBC and Peacock at 1:00 p.m. ET and will feature the top 100 high school football players in the country.

About the All-American Bowl

Owned by NBC Sports, the All-American Bowl is part of a large slate of elite events that includes the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Premier League and the No. 1 primetime show for an unprecedented 13 consecutive years: Football on Sunday evenings. The All-American Bowl is the most-watched, most talked-about and most prestigious high school all-star event each year, with more than four million unique television viewers and more than 25,000 fans in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled as it includes: 594 draft picks; 93 Super Bowl Champions; 247 Pro Bowl selections; and 18 Heisman finalists. For more information, visit nbcsports.com/college-football/all-american-bowl or follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram (@AABonNBC).

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2 were hospitalized after a shooting at a peewee football game in Walnut Hills

2 were hospitalized after a shooting at a peewee football game in Walnut Hills

CINCINNATI – Cincinnati police responded to Walnut Hills High School Sunday evening after reports of shots fired during a peewee football game.

According to police on scene, two adult men got into an argument after the children’s soccer game ended around 7:20 p.m. According to police, two men began arguing before one man pulled out a gun and began shooting.

According to police, two adults were shot. One victim is in serious condition while the other suffered a non-life-threatening injury. No children were injured in the shooting, police said.

The Cincinnati United Youth Football and Cheer League issued a statement Monday saying the shooting does not reflect the values ​​or practices of the league or its partner organizations.

“After careful consideration, we have made the firm decision to withdraw membership from the organization that was at the center of this unfortunate event,” CUYFCL’s statement said. “We are actively working with community stakeholders to provide trauma-informed care to children and families who witnessed the on-field altercation. We are also revising our policies to better prevent future incidents of this nature.”

The league did not say which organization it believed was “at the center” of the shooting. According to the league’s playoff schedule, the game that ended immediately before the shootout was between the Evanston Bulldogs and the West End Elite Royals.

CPD has not yet released information about a suspect, arrest or charges in the shooting.

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Who is your pick for 2024-25 NBA MVP? Liberty also wins the controversial first title

Who is your pick for 2024-25 NBA MVP? Liberty also wins the controversial first title

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Congratulations to the Liberty on winning their first title in franchise history. Now that we’ve completed our NBA season preview, we can move on to the climax of Game 5.


Pacific Division Preview

Are there five playoff teams based here?

We preview the 2024-25 season leading up to opening night tomorrow by going through each division and each major individual award. This is the final division we can preview! We also received all individual awards except for MVP, which we’re tackling today. For each team, I will make a bold prediction and an assessment of BetMGM’s over/under values. Five 🥶 emojis on the hot seat meter mean job security. Five 🔥 means we update this resume. Let’s take a look at the Pacific!

Best case scenario: Kawhi’s knee magically heals, Harden returns to 2019 form, and LA’s newfound strength proves better than Paul George’s as the Clippers reach at least the second round of the playoffs.

Worst case scenario: This is what happens at the start of the season! Kawhi is never really healthy, Harden is fine, and LA ends up in the lottery, which then trades their pick with OKC’s.

Trust in the Clippers: 💪💪

Best case scenario: The Budenholzer effect in the regular season puts them in the top two in the West, and the star power carries them deep into the playoffs in the West.

Worst case scenario: More from last season. A mediocre season for a good team, followed by a brief playoff appearance and no flexibility to make roster moves.

Trust in the Suns: 💪💪💪💪

Best case scenario: They avoid the Nuggets, their 3-point shooting bolsters the offense under JJ Redick, and the LeBron-AD combination carries them past the second round.

Worst case scenario: LeBron and A.D not Maintaining his health from last season, Redick is unable to convince everyone of his plan before a first-round playoff exit.

Trust in the Lakers: 💪💪💪💪

Best case scenario: DeRozan fits, this team is a monster in the fourth quarter, and the defensive improvements over last year put them in the top six.

Worst case scenario: The defense is a mess, the addition of DeRozan is unwieldy, and the Kings are starting to question whether Mike Brown is the right coach.

Trust in Kings: 💪💪💪💪

Best case scenario: Green won’t be suspended, the new guys fit in perfectly, Kuminga makes a leap and Curry has more Olympic moments as this team at least makes it to the second round.

Worst case scenario: Green can’t stay on the floor, Hield can’t replace Klay, and Steve Kerr struggles with Kuminga and Moses Moody. This all leads to exclusion from the play-in.

Trust in the Warriors: 💪💪💪💪


Price predictions

Who will be named MVP this season?

“[Insert favorite player here] should have been the MVP!” This is the state of internet fandom and the approach to MVP voting results. Fans of the Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander felt like he was robbed last year. Mavericks fans and Slovenians thought the MVP hardware was stolen from Luka Dončić. Jayson Tatum can’t believe he didn’t win it. The current state of the MVP conversation is completely frustrating And incredibly encouraging for the NBA.

We will have crowded MVP fields for the foreseeable future. Maybe 20-year-old Victor Wembanyama will change that at some point by making it an annual occurrence. However, there are so many deserving stars in so many great situations in the league that there will be legitimate cases for at least three players every season. Maybe this year it will go to someone from the USA? That hasn’t happened since Harden won in 2017-18. With that in mind, here are BetMGM’s favorites for the upcoming season’s Most Valuable Player award.

Favorite: Luka Dončić (+350)

Threats: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (+400), Nikola Jokić (+475), Giannis Antetokounmpo (+850), Anthony Edwards (+1200), Jalen Brunson (+1400), Jayson Tatum (+1500)

Darkhorse: Zion Williamson (+8000)

My prediction: SGA. OKC will probably win 60 games and he will be phenomenal.


Final controversy

The Liberty wins their first WNBA title 🗽🏆

The New York Liberty won Game 5 of the WNBA Finals 67-62 in overtime. It is the best WNBA Finals in league history. It’s one of the best basketball finals Period. Breanna Stewart continues to win at an insanely high level, and the Liberty’s role players – particularly Jonquel Jones (Finals MVP), Nyara Sabally and Leonie Feibich – highlighted the star combination of Stewie and Sabrina Ionescu, who combined to finish 5th on 34 from the field .

Instead of celebrating the Liberty’s first title after a 28-year wait, spectators with no interest in New York tried to figure out how the league and referees could get away with a very one-sided decision. The administration was poor. It followed the pattern of favoring the coach who had last complained in a post-game interview. But by the end of that piece, the controversy went from “This is a bad official act” to people on the Internet directly saying this was rigged.

Stewie was clearly on his way before being sent off with a foul. Each repeat angle showed no contact. The lynx challenged. The referees checked it. Then the crew chief said Alanna Smith was not in the official watch position, which is objectively absurd, but the call stood. Two free throws were wiped out before Kayla McBride missed a wide-open 3-pointer to secure the win. The Liberty won in overtime, but not without outcry. When I said previous people on the internet complained and blamed, I don’t mean random people in Mankato, Minnesota.

LeBron James: “I’m sorry, but that wasn’t a foul! Let the damn players dictate the outcome of a hard-fought, tested game.” He added a facepalm emoji.

Damian Lillard: “The refs called this play like they knew the assignment in the second half, boy. Great game.”

Isaiah Thomas: “They quietly cheated for NY but I get it lol.”

As the broadcast celebrated Liberty’s graduation and we arrived at the trophy ceremony, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert wore a dress with New York City buildings. As my friend Brennan, a Lynx fan, said in a group chat, “If she wasn’t planning on coming out covered in lutefisk when we win, that doesn’t seem fair.” It’s straight out of a Vince McMahon script. The optics don’t look that great when you add everything up.

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said after the game, “I know all the headlines are going to be, ‘Reeve is crying foul.'” Bring it on. Right? Bring it on. Because this shit was stolen from us. Bring it on.”

In the end, McBride crushing this threesome will likely be for naught. However, that won’t stop non-Liberty fans from clouding this historic moment with legitimate questions. Many say that the NBA boomed in the ’80s after a rivalry emerged between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan entered the league And An alleged NBA lottery chicanery led to New York landing Patrick Ewing. Maybe this Finals controversy was the day the WNBA became president?

This was the best season in WNBA history – the start of something truly fun and special for a league that has found a new path in recent seasons. Regardless of who won, it deserved a more legitimate ending. But this is sport, people.


Bounce passes

That’s everything you need to know from the preseason.

Dynasties are good for the NBA! Does everyone agree?

This is a pretty great article from Marcus Thompson about how stars still influence young NBA players.

What do scouts say about Wizards rookie Bub Carrington? Josh Robbins is here for you.

The Warriors have agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension with Moses Moody. This is officially a bargain.

Most clicked on in Friday’s newsletter: Hall of Famer Rick Barry is 80 years old but will cook for you And Your loved ones at pickleball.

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Which space film came out in 1992? The viral meme explained

Which space film came out in 1992? The viral meme explained

What Space film came out in 1992: A controversial viral meme over the years. If someone googles “what space movie came out in 1992?” or “space movie 1992” they will be redirected to a movie – the IMDb page “Gayniggers from Outer Space”, the Wikipedia page, and even MUBI’s Streaming Hub (not). currently available for viewing). What shocked most people was the racist title of the 1992 film.

The term or meme first appeared on Instagram in 2020. It was posted by @mecchaa.memes with a picture of Walter White in the Ozymandias episode of Breaking Bad. This flooded Instagram with several memes like Don’t Google “What space movie came out in 1992?” or “Outer Space Movie 1992” or even “Do whatever but don’t google Outer Space 1992.”

The surprising and racist title of the Space film made this meme viral again in 2024. The content of the film did not attract as much attention as the title. Let’s discuss what the director of this controversial short film has to say, as well as the plot and reviews about it.

Introduction to the viral meme

As mentioned above, the meme first appeared on Instagram in 2020 with Walter White Image. It resurfaced again in August 2024 when a human resources employee played a prank. The video went viral on social media. It emerged that the employee had instructed HR to search for the 1992 Outer Space film and when the results came back she was completely surprised. The internet at the time was flooded with the viral cartoon memes: “Whatever you do, don’t look for what.” Space film came out in 1992.

The Space film

Gayniggers From Outer Space is a Danish-English language science fiction satirical short film. The script and direction is by Danish director Morten Lindberg, also known as Master Fatman. The film mocks the science fiction and blaxploitation genres.

Despite its surprising and controversial title, the film has caused controversy in the science fiction genre over the years.

The plot

On the outer planet Anus, there is a group of homosexual black men who discover the presence of female creatures on Earth. It is unknown to them as there are no females on their planet Anus. They head to Earth to eradicate the planet of women and offer peace to Earth’s so-called oppressed men. They use ray guns to rid the planet of its female population. After their successful mission, they educate the male population about their new way of life before they leave Earth. The intergalactic gay men leave behind a “gay ambassador” to teach the men of the planet.

The Science film is 26 minutes long. The film was shown in black and white, but at the end of the film the screen switched to natural colors. The color change had a dramatic effect and symbolized the creation of a new earth free of the evil female population.

The cast of the film

  • Coco P. Dalbert as ArmInAss
  • Sammy Saloman as Captain B. Dick
  • Gerald F. Hail as D. Ildo
  • Gbatokai Dakinah as Sgt. Shaved Balls
  • Konrad Fields as Mr. Gay
  • Johnny Conny Tony Thomas as the gay ambassador

Director’s review

In one of the interviews, the film’s director, Morten Lindberg, was asked about the film. He mentioned that the film is an attempt at the Blaxploitation genre. They wanted to make a short science fiction film about their free time in the blaxploitation genre. He said that he was always interested in homosexuals and black people.

When asked whether the Science film Morten Lindberg said that the film has a deeper meaning on many levels as it has a social criticism or a social message. Denmark, where the director comes from, is not a racism-free country. They wanted to make a film that deals with taboo topics.

The film is not currently available on any platform, but the director said people can get a copy at the Danish Film Workshop.

Beyond the title of the film

The film has gained a cult status among science fiction genre films over the years. Its infamous yet cult status lies in its lampooning of the short science fiction genre and its comedic appeal. The Space film is famous, even if it is one of the references for the most unusual films ever made.

Despite its controversial title, audiences should understand the satire of the film and the circumstances in which it was made. The intention of including taboo subjects in a 1992 film was quite provocative and a bold decision. Taboo topics like racism, homosexuality and black men are still controversial topics in 2024, so including them in a 1992 film is a significant statement of its time.

Diploma

The entire viral meme first appeared in 2020 and then resurfaced in 2024; The meme went viral because of the eerie title, not because of the film’s content. People surprised by the title should check this out Space film once and understand the satire, mockery of science fiction and the blaxploitation genre.

The inclusion of taboo topics such as racism and homosexuality is in itself a serious statement. The audience should understand the circumstances under which the Space film was made. The film’s infamous legacy lies in the film’s satirical comedic elements. The film has gained cult status over the years, even if it is a reference for one of the offbeat films.

Other science films

Aside from Gayniggers From Outer Space, 1992 saw the release of science fiction films. The year 1992 was the year for Space film Lover. Let’s take a look at some of the films:

1- Contact(1992)- A thought-provoking science genre film starring Jodie Foster and Matthew McConaughey and directed by Robert Zemeckis. The film explores the search for intelligent life outside our planet.

2- Split Second (1992)- A science fiction action horror film directed by Tony Malyam. The film explores the theme of psychic connection. Two people, Stone and Durkin, set out to defeat a mysterious evil.

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The Apple Watch Series 10 just hit a new all-time low price

The Apple Watch Series 10 just hit a new all-time low price

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Immobilienmarkt in New Mexico: Trends und Prognose 2025–2026

Immobilienmarkt in New Mexico: Trends und Prognose 2025–2026

Trends auf dem Immobilienmarkt in New Mexico 2024

Hausverkäufe in New Mexico

Der Immobilienmarkt in New Mexico erlebte im September 2024 eine spürbare Abschwächung. Während die Preise stiegen, ging die Zahl der tatsächlich verkauften Häuser deutlich zurück. Dies deutet auf eine Abkehr vom hektischen Markt hin, den wir in den vergangenen Jahren erlebt haben. Laut Redfin-Daten Im September 2024 wurden 799 Häuser verkauftA 10,4 % Rückgang im Jahresvergleich. Dieser Rückgang ist ein deutlicher Indikator dafür, dass sich der Markt abkühlt. Was könnte die Ursache dafür sein? Mehrere Faktoren könnten eine Rolle spielen, darunter steigende Zinsen, die Hypotheken verteuern, und eine allgemeine Konjunkturabschwächung.

Das ist nicht unbedingt eine schlechte Sache. Ein langsamerer Markt bedeutet oft weniger Wettbewerb für Käufer und möglicherweise mehr Verhandlungsmacht. Allerdings bedeutet dies auch, dass Verkäufer ihre Erwartungen möglicherweise anpassen müssen.

Metrisch September 2024 Veränderung im Jahresvergleich
Häuser verkauft 799 -10,4 %
Medianwert der Tage auf dem Markt 52 +15 %

Der Anstieg der durchschnittlichen Tage auf dem Markt (von Redfin) unterstützt diesen Abkühlungstrend zusätzlich. Häuser bleiben länger auf dem Markt, was auf eine geringere Dringlichkeit seitens der Käufer hindeutet.

Immobilienpreise: Ein genauerer Blick auf die Immobilienwerte in New Mexico

Trotz des Rückgangs des Verkaufsvolumens Die Immobilienpreise in New Mexico stiegen im September 2024 weiter. Der mittlere Verkaufspreis wurde erreicht 376.700 $repräsentiert a 4,2 % Steigerung im Jahresvergleich. Das ist interessant, nicht wahr? Es zeigt, dass die Nachfrage auch in einem langsameren Markt relativ stark bleibt und die Preise in die Höhe treibt.

Es ist jedoch wichtig, die Preisänderungen von Stadt zu Stadt zu betrachten. Das Wachstum ist im ganzen Staat nicht einheitlich.

Stadt Mittleres Verkaufspreiswachstum (im Jahresvergleich)
Los Lunas, NM 7,9 %
Rio Rancho, NM 3,0 %
Albuquerque, NM -0,6 %
Santa Fe, NM -0,9 %

Diese Daten zeigen die Vielfalt des Immobilienmarktes in New Mexico. Einige Bereiche verzeichnen ein robustes Preiswachstum, während andere eine Stagnation oder sogar leichte Rückgänge verzeichnen. Dies unterstreicht, wie wichtig es ist, bestimmte Standorte zu recherchieren, wenn man über einen Hauskauf nachdenkt.

Wohnungsangebot: Steigt der Bestand in New Mexico?

Der Anstieg in Der Verkauf von Häusern in New Mexico ist ein weiterer wichtiger Trend. Im September 2024 gab es 4.943 Wohnungen auf dem MarktA 24,7 % Steigerung im Jahresvergleich. Dieser Anstieg der Lagerbestände ist eine direkte Folge des langsameren Verkaufstempos, was bedeutet, dass mehr Häuser auf dem Markt verbleiben.

Mehr verfügbare Häuser könnten eine gute Nachricht für Käufer sein, da sie zu weniger Bieterkämpfen führen und es einfacher machen würden, die richtige Immobilie zu finden. Allerdings kann ein starker Anstieg des Angebots auch auf mögliche künftige Preissenkungen hinweisen.

Metrisch September 2024 Veränderung im Jahresvergleich
Häuser zum Verkauf 4.943 +24,7 %
Neu gelistete Häuser 1.147 +9,1 %
Monatelanger Vorrat 5 +1

Die Zunahme der Angebotsmonate weist auf einen ausgewogeneren Markt hin, der sich von den früheren Marktbedingungen des Verkäufers entfernt. Fünf Monate Lagerbestand gelten im Allgemeinen als gesundes Gleichgewicht zwischen Angebot und Nachfrage.

Markttrends: Wettbewerbslandschaft und Käufernachfrage

Obwohl die Gesamtzahl der Verkäufe zurückging, blieb der Markt nicht völlig unverändert. Ein Blick auf Häuser, die über dem Listenpreis verkauft werden, zeichnet ein klareres Bild der Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Käufer. Nur 4,8 % der im September 2024 über dem Angebotspreis verkauften Häuserein deutlicher Rückgang im Vergleich zu den Vorjahren. Dies deutet auf einen geringeren Wettbewerb unter den Käufern hin. Ähnlich, der Anteil der Häuser mit Preisnachlässen stieg auf 22,6 %was eine Verlagerung der Marktmacht von Verkäufern zu Käufern bedeutet.

Metrisch September 2024 Veränderung im Jahresvergleich
Häuser werden über dem Listenpreis verkauft 4,8 % -0,85 Punkte
Häuser mit Preissenkungen 22,6 % +0,2 Punkte
Verkaufspreis nach Listenpreis 97,8 % -0,63 Punkte

Dies deutet auf einen ausgewogeneren Markt hin, in dem Käufer mehr Einfluss auf die Preisverhandlungen haben.

Prognose für den Wohnungsmarkt in New Mexico 2025–2026: Boom oder Pleite?

Die Zukunft des Immobilienmarktes in New Mexico vorherzusagen, ist nie narrensicher, aber mehrere Faktoren deuten zumindest kurzfristig auf eine anhaltende Abkühlung hin. Erhöhte Lagerbestände und verringerter Wettbewerb um Käufer sind wichtige Indikatoren. Während sich der Preisanstieg in einigen Bereichen verlangsamen oder sogar leicht verringern könnte, scheint sich der Gesamtmarkt in Richtung eines ausgewogeneren Szenarios zu bewegen.

Für Käufer bedeutet dies mehr Möglichkeiten, eine passende Immobilie zu einem angemessenen Preis zu finden und möglicherweise eine bessere Verhandlungsposition zu bieten. Für Verkäufer bedeutet das, ihre Strategien an das langsamere Tempo anzupassen, die Preise an die aktuellen Marktbedingungen anzupassen und Ihre Immobilie hervorzuheben. Aber wie sieht die Zukunft für den Immobilienmarkt in New Mexico aus? Lass uns eintauchen.

Aktueller Marktüberblick: Die Weichen stellen

Laut Zillow liegt der durchschnittliche Hauswert in New Mexico am 30. September 2024 bei 303.947 US-Dollar. Dies entspricht einer Steigerung von 3,5 % gegenüber dem vergangenen Jahr. Auch der Verkauf von Häusern erfolgt relativ schnell, der Verkauf steht in etwa 20 Tagen an. Während dies das Bild eines einigermaßen aktiven Marktes zeichnet, beeinflussen ihn mehrere Faktoren Prognose für den Immobilienmarkt in New Mexico 2025und es ist nicht ganz so einfach, sich nur die aktuellen Preise anzusehen.

Ich verfolge die Immobilienszene in New Mexico schon seit Jahren und habe gelernt, dass sie selten einfach ist. Wir haben Phasen schnellen Wachstums erlebt, gefolgt von Phasen langsameren Anstiegs und sogar einigen Marktkorrekturen in bestimmten Regionen. Die Zukunft vorherzusagen ist immer schwierig, aber wenn wir die Daten sorgfältig prüfen und die aktuellen Wirtschaftstrends verstehen, können wir fundierte Vermutungen anstellen.

Regionale Aufschlüsselung: Ein genauerer Blick auf die MSAs von New Mexico

Der Immobilienmarkt in New Mexico ist nicht einheitlich. Verschiedene Bereiche erfahren unterschiedliche Trends. Lassen Sie uns das prognostizierte Wachstum oder den Rückgang in mehreren wichtigen Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) untersuchen.

Regionsname RegionType Staatsname Basisdatum 31.10.2024 31.12.2024 30.09.2025
Albuquerque, NM msa NM 30.09.2024 0,2 0 2.2
Las Cruces, NM msa NM 30.09.2024 0,2 -0,2 2.2
Santa Fe, NM msa NM 30.09.2024 0 -0,4 0,3
Farmington, NM msa NM 30.09.2024 0,4 -0,1 -0,6
Gallup, NM msa NM 30.09.2024 -0,8 -2 -3,9
Hobbs, NM msa NM 30.09.2024 -0,8 -3 -10.9
Alamogordo, NM msa NM 30.09.2024 0,7 0,8 3.1
Roswell, NM msa NM 30.09.2024 -0,1 -1.4 -3.6
Carlsbad, NM msa NM 30.09.2024 -0,4 -1,6 -4.9
Clovis, NM msa NM 30.09.2024 -0,5 -2.4 -5.7
Espa-ñola, NM msa NM 30.09.2024 -0,1 -0,3 -0,9
Taos, NM msa NM 30.09.2024 -0,7 -2.1 -3.4
Las Vegas, New Mexico msa NM 30.09.2024 -0,5 -1.4 -2.6
Silver City, NM msa NM 30.09.2024 -0,9 -2.6 -2.2
Grants, NM msa NM 30.09.2024 -0,2 -0,6 0,3
Deming, NM msa NM 30.09.2024 -1.1 -2,7 -4
Portales, NM msa NM 30.09.2024 -0,2 -2.1 -5,8
Los Alamos, NM msa NM 30.09.2024 0,5 0,6 2.5

Notiz: Die Zahlen in der Tabelle stellen prognostizierte prozentuale Änderungen der Hauswerte dar. Eine positive Zahl bedeutet Wachstum, während eine negative Zahl einen Rückgang anzeigt. Diese sind Projektionen und sollte auch so verstanden werden.

Faktoren, die die Wohnungsmarktprognose für New Mexico im Jahr 2025 beeinflussen

Mehrere Schlüsselfaktoren werden das prägen Prognose für den Immobilienmarkt in New Mexico 2025:

  • Zinssätze: Die Zinssätze wirken sich erheblich auf die Erschwinglichkeit aus. Höhere Zinssätze verringern die Kaufkraft und könnten den Markt verlangsamen. Niedrigere Sätze befeuern im Allgemeinen die Nachfrage.
  • Inflation: Eine hohe Inflation schwächt die Kaufkraft und wirkt sich sowohl auf Käufer als auch auf Verkäufer aus. Es kann auch zu höheren Baukosten führen, was sich auf den Bau neuer Häuser auswirkt.
  • Bevölkerungswachstum: Das Bevölkerungswachstum in New Mexico oder dessen Ausbleiben hat erhebliche Auswirkungen auf die Nachfrage nach Wohnraum. Zuwanderung steigert die Nachfrage, während Abwanderung sie dämpfen kann.
  • Wirtschaftliche Bedingungen: Dabei kommt der Gesamtstaats- und Volkswirtschaft eine entscheidende Rolle zu. Eine starke Wirtschaft unterstützt typischerweise einen robusten Immobilienmarkt, wohingegen eine Rezession zu einer geringeren Nachfrage führen kann.
  • Lagerbestände: Ein Mangel an zum Verkauf stehenden Häusern kann die Preise in die Höhe treiben, während ein Überangebot dazu führen kann, dass die Preise sinken.

Werden die Immobilienpreise in New Mexico sinken? Wird es einen Absturz geben?

Die Vorhersage eines Marktcrashs ist ein riskantes Geschäft. Während in einigen Regionen von New Mexico prognostizierte Preisrückgänge zu verzeichnen sind, ist es wichtig zu bedenken, dass es sich hierbei um Prognosen und nicht um Garantien handelt. Ein völliger Absturz ist unwahrscheinlich, es sei denn, die Gesamtwirtschaft erlebt einen schweren Abschwung. Allerdings könnte es in bestimmten Bereichen zu einer Verlangsamung oder sogar zu Preisrückgängen kommen, insbesondere dort, wo den Daten zufolge bereits schwächere Märkte zu verzeichnen sind.

Mögliche Prognose für 2026 und darüber hinaus

Eine Verlängerung der Immobilienprognose für New Mexico über 2025 hinaus erfordert weitere Spekulationen. Basierend auf aktuellen Trends und Prognosen könnte jedoch ein vorsichtiger Optimismus für ein moderates Wachstum in bestimmten Gebieten wie Albuquerque und Las Cruces angebracht sein. In anderen Bereichen kann es zu einer anhaltenden Flaute oder sogar zu leichten Rückgängen kommen, bevor sie sich schließlich stabilisieren und wieder ein bescheidenes Wachstum verzeichnen. Der Schlüssel wird darin liegen, die Zinstrends und die allgemeine wirtschaftliche Gesundheit des Landes und des Bundesstaates New Mexico zu überwachen. Jede größere wirtschaftliche Verwerfung könnte die Prognose erheblich verändern.

Meine Meinung zur Prognose

Nachdem ich viele Jahre damit verbracht habe, die Immobilienmärkte zu analysieren, bin ich davon überzeugt, dass ein ausgewogener Ansatz notwendig ist. Auch wenn bestimmte Regionen Wachstumspotenzial aufweisen, ist Vorsicht geboten. Der Markt ist dynamisch und wird von vielen miteinander verbundenen Faktoren beeinflusst. Erwarten Sie keinen dramatischen Boom, aber auch keinen katastrophalen Absturz. Bereiten Sie sich stattdessen auf eine Phase relativer Stabilität vor, in der es je nach Standort und bestimmten Marktsegmenten sowohl Wachstum als auch Rückgang gibt. Eine gründliche Due-Diligence-Prüfung ist von entscheidender Bedeutung, bevor Immobilienentscheidungen getroffen werden.

Übersichtstabelle: Positive/negative Prognosen

Regionsname Positive/negative Prognose Notizen
Albuquerque, NM Positiv Prognostiziertes Wachstum im gesamten Prognosezeitraum
Las Cruces, NM Positiv Prognostiziertes Wachstum im gesamten Prognosezeitraum
Santa Fe, NM Gemischt Anfänglicher Rückgang, gefolgt von bescheidenem Wachstum
Farmington, NM Negativ Prognostizierter Rückgang bis zum Ende des Prognosezeitraums
Gallup, NM Negativ Erheblicher prognostizierter Rückgang
Hobbs, NM Negativ Erheblicher und anhaltender prognostizierter Rückgang
Alamogordo, NM Positiv Prognostiziertes Wachstum im gesamten Prognosezeitraum
Roswell, NM Negativ Prognostizierter Rückgang im gesamten Prognosezeitraum
Carlsbad, NM Negativ Prognostizierter Rückgang im gesamten Prognosezeitraum
Clovis, NM Negativ Erheblicher prognostizierter Rückgang
Espa-ñola, NM Negativ Prognostizierter Rückgang im gesamten Prognosezeitraum
Taos, NM Negativ Prognostizierter Rückgang im gesamten Prognosezeitraum
Las Vegas, New Mexico Negativ Prognostizierter Rückgang im gesamten Prognosezeitraum
Silver City, NM Gemischt Anfänglicher Rückgang, leichte Erholung am Ende des Zeitraums
Grants, NM Gemischt Anfänglicher Rückgang, gefolgt von bescheidenem Wachstum
Deming, NM Negativ Erheblicher prognostizierter Rückgang
Portales, NM Negativ Erheblicher prognostizierter Rückgang
Los Alamos, NM Positiv Prognostiziertes Wachstum im gesamten Prognosezeitraum

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Accident in Queens, New York: Dashcam video from the accident on the Belt Parkway shows suspected insurance fraudsters backing into the car

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QUEENS (WABC) – A woman is warning other drivers after her dashcam appears to have thwarted an attempted car insurance scam on the Belt Parkway in Queens.

Asphia Natasha was driving on the busy highway on Wednesday morning when another car cut her off, forcing her to slam on the brakes.

She narrowly missed hitting the car, but the other driver then put the car in reverse, accelerated and crashed into Natasha’s vehicle.

“I just treated it like an accident. You know, I asked them if they were OK. We were able to exchange information. “The guy in the video told me that the woman was the driver and she didn’t speak any English,” Natasha said.

But in the incident video, the backseat passengers can be seen trying to cover the rear window while the driver climbs into the passenger seat before getting out of the car and pretending to be injured.

Everyone in the car then got out and took photos and videos of the damage.

“They hurried to leave. They said we have to go. We have to pick up our baby. And when I turned around to check on the car, they just got in their car and left,” Natasha said.

After watching the footage, they believed they had been scammed.

“When they took the videos to the police, they almost certainly said they had seen similar scams like this,” said Hudson Kuang, Natasha’s partner.

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, fraudulent car accidents occur more often in urban areas where there are more vehicles and criminals target women driving alone.

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