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Croatia elects president as incumbent looks favoriteWill Riley scored a game-high 19 points off the bench as No. 25 Illinois shrugged off a slow start to earn an 87-40 nonconference victory over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday afternoon in Champaign, Ill. Morez Johnson Jr. recorded his first double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds, Kylan Boswell posted 13 points and Tomislav Ivisic contributed 11 for Illinois (4-1). Coming off a 100-87 loss to No. 8 Alabama on Wednesday, the Illini led by as much as 52 despite hitting just 10-of-40 3-point attempts. Jalen Ware paced Maryland Eastern Shore (2-6) with 10 points before fouling out. Ketron "KC" Shaw, who entered Saturday in the top 20 of Division I scorers at 22.3 points per game, went scoreless in the first half and finished with seven points on 2-of-11 shooting. The Hawks canned just 22.1 percent of their shots from the floor. Illinois broke out to a 6-0 lead in the first 2:06, then missed its next six shots. That gave the Hawks time to pull into an 8-8 tie on Evan Johnson's 17-foot pullup at the 12:21 mark. That marked Maryland Eastern Shore's last points for more than seven minutes as the Illini reeled off 17 straight points to remove any suspense. Johnson opened the spree with a basket and two free throws, Ben Humrichous swished a 3-pointer and Tre White sank a layup before Kasparas Jakucionis fed Ivisic for a 3-pointer and an alley-oop layup. Jakucionis set up Johnson for a free throw, then drove for an unchallenged layup to make it 25-8 with 5:15 left in the first. Evan Johnson snapped the visitors' dry spell with a driving layup at the 4:56 mark, but Illinois went on to establish a 35-15 halftime lead on the stretch of 11 offensive rebounds that turned into 12 second-chance points and 13 points off UMES' 10 turnovers. Maryland Eastern Shore needed nearly four minutes to get its first points in the second half as Illinois pushed its lead to 42-15. The Illini margin ballooned all the way to 70-24 on Boswell's driving layup with 8:11 to go. --Field Level Media
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Ryan Day's Reaction to Michigan-Ohio State Brawl Is Going ViralDartmouth sorority, two members of fraternity face charges after student who attended party drowned HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — A sorority at Dartmouth College and two members of a fraternity faces charges related to the death of a student who drowned after attending an off-campus party. The Hanover, New Hampshire police department, where Dartmouth is located, said Friday that Alpha Phi was charged with one count of facilitating an underage alcohol house. Two members of the Beta Alpha Omega face a charge of providing alcohol to a person under 21. Won Jang, 20, of Middletown, Delaware, had attended an off-campus party in July hosted by Alpha Phi sorority. Police said the alcohol was provided by Beta Alpha Omega. Tens of thousands of Spaniards protest housing crunch and high rents in Barcelona BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Tens of thousands of Spaniards are marching in downtown Barcelona to protest the skyrocketing cost of renting an apartment in the popular tourist destination. Protesters cut off traffic on main avenues in the city center, holding up homemade signs in Spanish reading “Fewer apartments for investing and more homes for living." The lack of affordable housing has become one of the leading concerns for the southern European Union country, mirroring the housing crunch across many parts of the world, including the United States. The average rent for Spain has doubled in the last decade. In cities like Barcelona, rental prices have also been driven up by short-term renters including tourists. Jason Kelce's wife announces she is pregnant with the couple's fourth child Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce's wife is announcing she's pregnant with the couple's fourth child. Kylie Kelce posted a photo on Instagram on Friday of the couple's three young daughters reacting to the news. The oldest daughter, Wyatt, appears to be cupping her head in shock. The middle daughter, Ellioette, is smiling. The youngest, Bennett, is in tears. A caption attached to the photo reads: “I feel like we captured a very accurate representation of how each of the girls feel about getting another sister. At least Ellie, mom and dad are on the same page!” Israeli-Moldovan rabbi living in UAE is missing. Israeli officials fear he may have been kidnapped DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Israeli-Moldovan rabbi living in the United Arab Emirates has gone missing, with Israeli authorities raising the suspicion he may have been kidnapped as tensions remain high with Iran. The Israeli prime minister’s office said that Zvi Kogan has been missing since noon Thursday. It said that against the backdrop of information that this was a terrorist incident, an extensive investigation has been opened in the country. Emirati officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment Saturday. State-run media in the UAE, an autocratic federation of seven sheikhdoms on the Arabian Peninsula and home to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, did not immediately report the incident. Alyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join Guardians CLEVELAND (AP) — Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in an MLB game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians. Nakken made history in 2022 when she took over as first-base coach following an ejection. A former college softball star at Sacramento State, Nakken joined the Giants in 2014 and was promoted to a spot on manager Gabe Kapler’s staff in 2020, becoming the majors’ first full-time female coach. Nakken has been hired as an assistant director within player development for the Guardians, who won the AL Central last season under first-year manager Stephen Vogt. Nakken, 34, will work with former Giants coaches Craig Albernaz and Kai Correa. Officer kills pet dog mistaken for a coyote in Massachusetts town. The owner says it was unnecessary An animal control officer shot and killed a pet dog in a Massachusetts town after mistaking it for a coyote in an incident local police are describing as a sad mix-up. Police in Northbridge, Massachusetts, say the shooting happened on Tuesday after police received a call of a report of a coyote in a residential backyard. Police say the animal control officer went into the woods to look for the coyote and found what they thought was the animal in a threatening position and shot it. The incident happened as communities around Massachusetts and the country have dealt with an uptick in interactions between coyotes and people. Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX' LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present with a new album. The Grammy winner released his sixth studio album “GNX” on Friday. The 12-track project is the rapper’s first release since 2022’s “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.” Lamar’s new album comes just months after his rap battle with Drake. The rap megastar will headline February's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The 37-year-old has experienced massive success since his debut album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” in 2012. Since then, he’s accumulated 17 Grammy wins and became the first non-classical, non-jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize. NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo sent to team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archaeological treasures THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city, is opening a new subway system, blending ancient archaeological treasures with modern transit technology like driverless trains and platform screen doors. The project, which began in 2003, uncovered over 300,000 artifacts, including a Roman-era thoroughfare and Byzantine relics, many of which are now displayed in its 13 stations. Despite delays caused by preserving these findings, the inaugural line has been completed, with a second line set to open next year. Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules LONDON (AP) — A civil jury in Ireland has awarded more than $250,000 to a woman who says she was raped by mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. The jury on Friday awarded Nikita Hand in her lawsuit that claimed McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in 2018. The lawsuit says the assault left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced her to do anything and that Hand fabricated her allegations after the two had consensual sex. McGregor says he will appeal the verdict.
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Latest Quinn Ewers Update Possibly Answers Questions About His College Football FuturePep Guardiola has conceded that defeat at Anfield next Sunday could end Manchester City’s hopes of retaining their title. If Liverpool win at Southampton this Sunday they will pull eight points ahead of the champions, which will create the chance to lead City by 11 with victory at home a week later. After Tottenham inflicted City’s fifth defeat in a row , the manager was asked if the deficit would be too much to claw back. “Yeah, because this Liverpool is winning, winning, winning,” said Guardiola. He was asked whether this would be terminal for their title defence. “I don’t know. But it’s not thinking about whether you’re going to win or lose [the championship]. We are not ready to think about what is going to happen at the end of the season. “At the end [if] we don’t win [the title] it’s because we don’t deserve it – when we won in the past it was because we deserve it. What we have to do now is Feyenoord [on Tuesday]. That is the most important thing – first for the qualification for the Champions League – and step by step the players will be better.” Two goals from James Maddison and one each from Pedro Porro and Brennan Johnson consigned City to a first home defeat in regulation time in 52 matches and the biggest at home since a 5-1 reverse to Arsenal in 2003. Guardiola said: “In this moment we are fragile defensively. We started really well, as normal, but we could not score and then after that we conceded. After that we conceded some more which is difficult for our emotions right now. “In eight years, we have never lived this kind of situation. Now we have to live it and break it by winning the next games, especially the next one. Now we see things in one way, maybe in a few weeks we see it differently.” Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion Guardiola described the team’s mood. “For the way they played, they are angry but sometimes the opponent is good and sometimes you are not good enough in some departments,” he said. “I would say the mistake is to think too much about analysing what happened and the other mistake would be after eight years changing a lot. You have to [rely] on the simple things that we believe in completely, step by step the players will be back and we will get back to trying to win games. If at the end it doesn’t happen what can we do? More than ever, hopefully. Because I’m hugely optimistic in my life, hopefully they can follow me.” Ange Postecoglou was delighted by his side’s response after losing at home to Ipswich in their previous match. “After a really disappointing game last game we got back to our core beliefs. Credit to the lads, they were outstanding,” Tottenham’s manager said. “We had to weather a storm and then grew into the game. I am so pleased for the players, trying to play the way we want to.”
Given that money -- and technology -- make the world go round, it's not surprising that the combination can make for some of the world's most rewarding investments. Here's a closer look at three fantastic fintech stocks you can buy in quantity, even if you've only got $1,000 to work with. Bill Holdings Even if you haven't heard of Bill Holdings ( BILL 1.70% ) , there's a very good chance your employer has. Bill offers a range of accounting software to enterprises of all sorts and sizes. It's a seemingly crowded market dominated by brands like QuickBooks, NetSuite, and ZipBooks. Bill is still something of a standout within this space, though. Its software is built from the ground up to meet the unique needs of accounts receivable and accounts payable departments, accounting firms, and supervisors who just need to keep a handle on employees' spending. The company monetizes this cloud-based technology by charging subscription fees for access to it, or by charging a small fee for every processed payment it facilitates. Last quarter's revenue was up 18% year over year, extending the company's well-established top-line progress. BILL Revenue (Quarterly) data by YCharts There’s no getting around the fact that Bill’s revenue growth is slowing down. Its revenue-retention rate is also falling, from better than 100% just a couple years ago to only 92% at the end of fiscal 2024 on June 30. It means at least some customers are discontinuing their service, or at least using its technology less. This slowdown could also be the result of economic headwinds that are forcing small businesses to cut costs whenever and however they can. Bill should at least be actively addressing both challenges, while sharing its plans with shareholders about how it’s doing that. Just keep things in perspective. This company’s high-growth phase in 2022 and 2023 wasn’t exactly sustainable in light of the way it was being driven. Although top-line growth may be slowing now, profit margins are widening faster because sales have been growing much faster than spending has. This new norm makes for a higher-margin business, providing Bill Holdings with the fiscal flexibility it needs to navigate the two aforementioned challenges. The stock is still relatively expensive by almost all measures. It's also trading a bit above the consensus price target around $82. These could seem to hold the stock back. The thing is, the stock's present price and analysts' collective pessimism reflect more of the past than the plausible future. The more this stock bounces back from the big pullback following its pandemic-promoted 2021 peak, the more likely it is that the market will start pricing in this bright future. Bill's solutions are what many enterprises and businesses have been waiting on for a long while. SoFi Technologies Given the degree to which consumers have moved many aspects of their lives online (shopping, work, keeping up with friends, etc.), it comes as no surprise that folks are increasingly doing their banking online too. What may surprise you, though, is the extent to which it's already happened. Yet, there's still much more of this shift left to play out. As of its latest look at the data, the American Bankers Association says that within the United States, a mobile banking app is the most commonly used means of handling banking business, with 48% of customers making it their first option. Online banking (via a web browser) is a distant second at 23%. In-branch visits and telephone calls are relatively rare. Connect the dots. Most banking consumers are self-sufficient these days, so much so that they rarely -- if ever -- need any help from an actual person. Enter SoFi Technologies ( SOFI 3.93% ) . Founded in 2011 as a platform intended to help consumers better manage student loans, SoFi has since evolved into so much more. Checking accounts, loans, credit cards, insurance, and investments are all in its wheelhouse, with all of these services available in a purely online package. Consumers are increasingly embracing these options. As of the end of September, the company boasts 9.4 million customers, extending what's become a four-year uninterrupted streak of quarterly user growth from a count of 1.5 million customers in the same period of 2020. Revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ( EBITDA ) have grown at a similarly fast clip as these customers sign up for additional products and services once on board. The company swung to a sustained profit early this year and is expected to continue widening these profits going forward. SOFI Revenue (Quarterly) data by YCharts There's certainly plenty more room for SoFi Technologies to continue this pace of growth into the distant future, too. Despite the online banking industry's growth thus far, YouGov reports that only 3 out of every 10 U.S. consumers currently have an account with an online-only bank . The other 7 are up for grabs. They're apt to come around soon enough. Market research outfit Straits Research predicts that the global online banking business is set to achieve annualized growth of nearly 14% through 2030, led by the North American market. American Express Finally, add American Express ( AXP 2.83% ) to your list of fintech stocks to scoop up if you're currently sitting on an extra $1,000. It's obviously far better known than Bill Holdings or SoFi Technologies. American Express is, of course, a credit card name. Its payment network handled nearly $1.7 trillion worth of transactions last year and turned that into $13.5 billion worth of revenue. There are roughly 140 million American Express cards in consumers' hands right now. The thing is, AmEx is unlike more familiar credit card payment networks like Mastercard and Visa . It's far more accurate to see American Express as a credit card provider as well as a payment network platform combined in a way that creates a powerful revenue-bearing credit card ecosystem. Think about it. Although almost every credit card offers perks of some sort, few compare to those received by Amex cardholders. Hotel-stay credits, cash back on groceries, discounted streaming services, access to airport lounges, and more are just some of the reasons people (and businesses) will pay as much as $695 per year to hold an American Express card. Merchants, of course, also pay the company a small fee every time a member uses one of its cards at their establishment. It's also worth noting that Amex tends to attract more affluent consumers who may not be as adversely impacted by economic headwinds as the average consumer occasionally is. That's at least part of the reason the company's now reported 14 consecutive quarters of revenue growth, carrying it out of its pandemic-prompted funk in a rather impressive fashion. Its future is bright, too. Millennials and Gen Z, in particular, are big fans, collectively accounting for about one-third of the company's payment volume and the vast majority of last quarter's new cardholders. This under-40 crowd is already accustomed to membership-based ecosystems like Amazon Prime and access to Costco 's stores. As this crowd ages at the same time Generation Alpha reaches adulthood, look for more consumers to become even more willing to pay for Amex's superior perks.
Devonshire Colts 4 Young Men’s Social Club 0 Keino Burch scored twice to lead Devonshire Colts to victory against Social Club at a blustery Police Field on Saturday. Colts stamped their authority despite Social Club holding an extremely deep defensive line in an attempt to close down all passing lanes into dangerous positions. Their main objective was to utilise the pace and skill of Malique Wilson and Pierre Smith on the counter-attack, but they were unable to fire thanks to a lack of cohesion and quality they tried to play through their opponents. About ten minutes into the game Social Club decided to come out of their shell and set up in a mid-block, with the midfield positioned just inside their own half as Colts enjoyed the majority of possession. Social Club were far too predictable on the fleeting occasion they got into the opposition half, forcing the ball to the right at least 60 percent of the time in the opening stages. This made it extremely easy for Colts to shift their defensive shape across and shut down the little danger that Wilson and Trey Tucker posed on the right flank. Colts constantly probed with the majority of control and finally opened the scoring on 17 minutes after a poor defensive mistake. Jahkeylo Burgess found Daniel Ball in space on the left side and Jakida Richardson missed his challenge, allowing Ball to square to the six-yard box, where Burch bundled the loose ball through a congested area into the net. Social Club finally started to use the left side more often and their one promising attack in the first half came when Jinairo Johnston found Pierre Smith, but the winger failed to get the correct weight on his through pass to Josh Hardtman. Just before half-time, Colts doubled their lead in controversial circumstances as Brandon O'Connor attempted to find the diagonal run of Chemarl Henry. His pass was deflected into the sky by Callon Woolridge and Burch controlled it before driving into space and finishing low into the far corner past Tuzo. The linesman originally judged Burch offside but referee Kentoine Jennings overruled his assistant and allowed the goal to stand, much to the chagrin of Social Club supporters. Social Club created their best chance of the afternoon midway through the second half when Josh Hardtman switched the play to the left via Smith, who found the overlapping Richardson to cut the ball back for Johnson but his effort failed to test Colts goalkeeper Jaden Mills-Furbert. Colts captain Chemarl Henry made it three with 15 minutes remaining before Ball got his second assist of the day when he squared for O'Connor to wrap up the scoring in stoppage time with his third goal of the campaign. SCORERS Devonshire Colts: Burch 15, 42, Henry 74, O’Connor 90+1 TEAMS Devonshire Colts (4-2-3-1): J Mills-Furbert 6 – D Davis 6 (sub: I Greaves, 79min), J Dublin 7, M Selassie 6 (sub: A Van Duyne, 84), S Burgess 5 – J Burgess 6, J Paynter 5 – B O’Connor 6, K Burch 7 (sub: S Burchall, 79), D Ball 6 – C Henry 6. Substitutes not used: S Blair-Paynter, C Berkeley, J Saunders, E Weldon. Social Club (4-2-3-1): S Tuzo 5 – T Tucker 5, C Woolridge 6 (sub: T Butterfield, 79), K Butterfield 5, J Richardson 5 – J Johnston 5, M Hardtman 5 (sub: B Swan, 84) – M Wilson 5 (sub: A Matthews 63 4), G Butterfield 5, P Smith 5 (sub: M Rudo 79) – J Hardtman 5. Substitutes not used: K Gilbert, J James-Seymour, K Smith. Booked: M Hardtman, K Butterfield, Woolridge. Referee : K JenningsWill Riley scored a game-high 19 points off the bench as No. 25 Illinois shrugged off a slow start to earn an 87-40 nonconference victory over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday afternoon in Champaign, Ill. Morez Johnson Jr. recorded his first double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds, Kylan Boswell posted 13 points and Tomislav Ivisic contributed 11 for Illinois (4-1). Coming off a 100-87 loss to No. 8 Alabama on Wednesday, the Illini led by as much as 52 despite hitting just 10-of-40 3-point attempts. Jalen Ware paced Maryland Eastern Shore (2-6) with 10 points before fouling out. Ketron "KC" Shaw, who entered Saturday in the top 20 of Division I scorers at 22.3 points per game, went scoreless in the first half and finished with seven points on 2-of-11 shooting. The Hawks canned just 22.1 percent of their shots from the floor. Illinois broke out to a 6-0 lead in the first 2:06, then missed its next six shots. That gave the Hawks time to pull into an 8-8 tie on Evan Johnson's 17-foot pullup at the 12:21 mark. That marked Maryland Eastern Shore's last points for more than seven minutes as the Illini reeled off 17 straight points to remove any suspense. Johnson opened the spree with a basket and two free throws, Ben Humrichous swished a 3-pointer and Tre White sank a layup before Kasparas Jakucionis fed Ivisic for a 3-pointer and an alley-oop layup. Jakucionis set up Johnson for a free throw, then drove for an unchallenged layup to make it 25-8 with 5:15 left in the first. Evan Johnson snapped the visitors' dry spell with a driving layup at the 4:56 mark, but Illinois went on to establish a 35-15 halftime lead on the stretch of 11 offensive rebounds that turned into 12 second-chance points and 13 points off UMES' 10 turnovers. Maryland Eastern Shore needed nearly four minutes to get its first points in the second half as Illinois pushed its lead to 42-15. The Illini margin ballooned all the way to 70-24 on Boswell's driving layup with 8:11 to go. --Field Level Media
National Health Investors, Inc. (NYSE:NHI) Plans $0.90 Quarterly DividendHe played with Michael Jordan , coached in multiple NBA Finals against LeBron James , and watched Kobe Bryant evolve into one of the more transformative offensive players in league history. That person is Steve Kerr, the current head coach of the Golden State Warriors and someone with nine NBA championships across his playing and coaching careers. Kerr has often been asked to pick between teams, especially his Warriors and the Jordan-led Chicago Bulls squads he has been on. And while the former sharpshooter has mostly been diplomatic when answering these questions, a particular area he hasn't been reluctant to share his opinion on is discussing the greatest players of all time. Like Mike? Since he left the sport in 2003, the basketball universe has been craving to crown the next MJ. Many came close to receiving the label, but virtually no one has been able to carry it over time, perhaps except the Los Angeles Lakers ' iconic shooting guard, who has long been considered the player most similar to Jordan. While James has been religiously pitted against Mike in the GOAT debate, few argue that Bryant didn't at least remind them of the Bulls legend, at least in movement, playstyle, and approach to the game. And that's not to mention that both were six-foot-six shooting guards. "Kobe is the closest thing to Michael," Kerr said . "Everybody's been compared to Michael. LeBron's been compared to Michael; I don't think LeBron is Michael at all. I think he's a very different player with a very different mentality and mindset. Kobe has the same mentality and mindset as MJ. The assassin, the 'I'm gonna rip your throat out with my scoring,' low-post dominant fadeaway jumper, footwork." Related: "Dr. J" opposed the idea of retiring KB's number league-wide: "I wouldn't even try to compare Kobe Bryant to Russell" A tight comparison Perhaps the Warriors' head coach meant that Bryant was more similar to Jordan in playstyle and not so much rank. There's a big difference. Vince Carter played more like Mike and Kobe than LeBron does. But no one says Carter ranks higher all-time than the "King." James, especially at his peak, was a freight train, a player whose game was predicated on running in transition and being the main set-up guy on offense. "His Airness" and "Bean," although they had tremendous explosive athleticism, got their points in different ways. Watching a minute of tape on these three players will instantly show you which two are alike and which are a bit different. That said, as much as LeBron did (and perhaps still does) want to be Jordan, he wasn't the one who modeled his game after the five-time MVP. That was Kobe. "I don't think I would lose, other than to Kobe Bryant, because he steals all of my moves," Jordan famously stated in a 2014 interview when asked about who could beat him in a game of one-on-one. There were a lot of things Bryant did like Jordan, although many would argue that the latter did most of these things slightly better. If there is one aspect of Mike's game that the late NBA legend stole and perhaps did better, it was footwork. The incredible coordination, balance, and ability to create an open shot without much movement or dribbling made No. 24 someone who many of today's players try to emulate. "I thought Kobe's footwork was one of the best parts of his game," Kerr said. "[It was] probably the most underrated because everybody focused on his shooting and his athleticism, but his footwork got him open. That's why he was so similar to Michael. He could just get any shot he wanted." Bryant's passing has since put him on an even higher scale, although he was already on the Mount Rushmore of basketball, according to most current and former players, analysts, and fans. Regardless of how "close" he was to MJ, there is no denying that Kobe carved out his own identity and inspired the next generation of athletes in a way unlike anyone before him. As the "Mamba Mentality" lives strong, so will the legend of the "Black Mamba." Related: “There won't be another Michael” – Karl Malone never thought Kobe Bryant should have been compared to Michael JordanClimate-threatened nations stage protest at COP29 over contentious deal
There is widespread horror about Trump’s picks for his governmental cabinet. Even the Republicans express considerable hesitations. But do we really understand the true dangers we are facing? If the situation were not so serious, I would have a fit of laughter about the absurdity of Trump’s choices. Let’s face it, he deliberately chooses wealthy candidates for the top jobs who are the least qualified. He is deliberately testing the limits and is regularly getting the message that the Republicans are willing to kowtow before him because they have lost their spines. Alas, they voted for that man who will do everything in his power to emasculate his political partners and opponents. I am sure that Putin must gloat about this golden opportunity to manipulate his Manchurian Candidate and to gobble up what he can in Eastern Europe. America used to be the beacon of freedom, hope, and democracy. And now, do we already face its sunset? The fox in the henhouse is set for its feast. Albrecht Classen Midtown Disclaimer: As submitted to the Arizona Daily Star. Follow these steps to easily submit a letter to the editor or guest opinion to the Arizona Daily Star. Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Catch the latest in Opinion Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly!Jimmy Carter: Many evolutions for a centenarian ‘citizen of the world’Election Results 2024: Will Maharashtra get Leader of Opposition with MVA winning 50 seats?
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COMMERCE, Texas (AP) — Zach Calzada passed for 333 yards and three touchdowns, and he rushed for a score as Incarnate Word beat East Texas A&M 38-24 on Saturday to claim the Southland Conference title. Incarnate Word (10-2, 7-0) became the first team in program history to finish undefeated in conference play. The No. 6 Cardinals await the FCS selection show on Sunday to learn the playoff matchups. Calzada came in leading the FCS in passing touchdowns with 30 on the season and No. 6 for passing yards (3,018). He finished 26 of 40 with an interception against East Texas A&M. Incarnate Word linebacker Darius Sanders made his third interception in two games then Calzada launched a 43-yard pass to Jalen Walthall to tie it at 14 midway through the second quarter. The Cardinals' Marcus Brown blocked a 45-yard field-goal attempt that would have broken a tie at 24 early in the fourth. Calzada found wide-open Logan Compton in the end zone for a 31-24 lead. Mason Pierce was also left wide open for an 18-yard score with 2:43 left. Ron Peace was 21 of 38 for 165 yards with one touchdown and one interception for East Texas (3-9, 2-4). He also rushed for a score. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballJimmy Carter: Many evolutions for a centenarian ‘citizen of the world’