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Former Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah has already found a new program in Duke, while Mississippi State's Michael Van Buren Jr., Wisconsin's Braedyn Locke and Cal's Fernando Mendoza are exploring changes of their own in the transfer portal. Mensah, a redshirt freshman with three years of eligibility remaining, told ESPN on Wednesday he has transferred to Duke. He attended the Blue Devils men's basketball game against Incarnate Word on Tuesday night. The Blue Devils (9-3) will face Mississippi in the Gator Bowl, but without 2024 starting quarterback Maalik Murphy and backup Grayson Loftis, who also entered the portal. Mensah, viewed as one of the top players in the portal, threw for 2,723 yards and 22 touchdowns and completed 65.9% of his passes. He led the Green Wave to a 9-4 record and the American Athletic Conference championship game, where they lost 35-14 to Army. Tulane will play Florida in the Gasparilla Bowl on Sunday. Van Buren, Mendoza and Locke announced on social media they had entered the portal. Van Buren started eight games as a true freshmen for the Bulldogs. He threw for 1,886 yards on 55% passing with 16 total touchdowns and seven interceptions for the Bulldogs (2-10, 0-8 Southeastern Conference). He took over as the starter when Blake Shapen suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in a 45-28 loss to Florida on Sept. 21. Shapen has said he plans to return next season. Van Buren, a 6-foot-1, 200-pound passer from St. Frances Academy in Maryland, had two 300-yard performances for the Bulldogs, including 306 yards and three touchdown passes in a 41-31 road loss against Georgia. Mendoza threw for 3,004 yards in 2024 with 16 TDs, six interceptions and a 68.7 completion percentage. "For the sake of my football future this is the decision I have reached," he posted. Locke passed for 1,936 yards with 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions for Wisconsin this season. He said he will have two years of eligibility remaining at his next school. ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan cornerback Will Johnson has joined defensive tackle Mason Graham in the NFL draft. Johnson declared for the draft on Wednesday, one day after Graham decided he would also skip his senior season with the Wolverines. Both preseason All-America players are expected to be first-round picks. Johnson was limited to six games this year due to an injury. He had two interceptions, returning them both for touchdowns to set a school record with three scores off interceptions. Johnson picked off nine passes in three seasons. Graham played in all 12 games this season, finishing with 3 1/2 sacks and seven tackles for losses. He had 18 tackles for losses, including nine sacks, in his three-year career. Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson is The Associated Press offensive player of the year in the Southeastern Conference and South Carolina defensive lineman Kyle Kennard is the top defensive player. Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia was voted the top newcomer on Wednesday while the Gamecocks' Shane Beamer is coach of the year in voting by the panel of 17 media members who cover the league. Sampson led the SEC and set school records by rushing for 1,485 yards and 22 touchdowns. He is tied for third nationally in rushing touchdowns, recording the league's fifth-most in a season. Sampson was chosen on all but two ballots. Mississippi wide receiver Tre Harris and his quarterback, Jaxson Dart, each got a vote. Kennard led the SEC with 11-1/2 sacks and 15-1/2 tackles for loss. He also had 10 quarterback hurries and forced three fumbles. Beamer led the Gamecocks to just their fifth nine-win season, including a school-record four wins over Top 25 opponents. They've won their last six games and ended the regular season with a win over eventual ACC champion Clemson. South Carolina plays Illinois on Dec. 31 in the Citrus Bowl. Pavia helped lead Vandy to its first bowl game since 2018 after transferring from New Mexico State. He passed for 2,133 yards and 17 touchdowns with four interceptions. He ran for another 716 yards and six touchdowns, directing an upset of Alabama. AMES, Iowa — Matt Campbell, who led Iowa State to its first 10-win season and became the program's all-time leader in coaching victories, has agreed to an eight-year contract that would keep him with the Cyclones through 2032. University president Wendy Wintersteen and athletic director Jamie Pollard made the announcement Wednesday, four days after the Cyclones lost to Arizona State in the Big 12 championship game. “Given all the uncertainty currently facing college athletics, it was critical that we moved quickly to solidify the future of our football program,” Pollard said. “Matt is the perfect fit for Iowa State University and I am thrilled he wants to continue to lead our program. Leadership continuity is essential to any organization’s long-term success." The Cyclones won their first seven games for their best start since 1938 and are 10-3 heading into their game against Miami in the Pop Tarts Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 28. BRIEFLY FLAG PLANT: Ohio Republican state Rep. Josh Williams said Wednesday on social media he's introducing a bill to make flag planting in sports a felony in the state. 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Mariah Carey's holiday concert at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh was cancelled on Wednesday, hours before the show's scheduled start time. The venue's website said that fans will be able to get ticket refunds. The multi-time Grammy Award winner in a brief statement said she had contracted the flu. "Pittsburgh, I am sorry to say, I've come down with the flu. It breaks my heart that I unfortunately have to cancel tonight's show. I love you all so much," Carey informed her fans on social media. Read More: Luigi Mangione's Alleged Tinder And OnlyFans Profiles, TikTok Videos Surface "Tonight's show with Mariah Carey has been cancelled. Fans will receive an email with refund options. If you do not receive an email, please contact your point of purchase," the venue said. For those who bought through Ticketmaster, refunds will be processed automatically. For tickets purchased at the PPG Paints Arena box office or through other vendors, fans may need to follow specific instructions provided by the seller. Read More: From TikTok Fame To Crypto Flop: Mapping Hawk Tuah Girl Hailey Welch's Journey Mariah Carey’s 2024 schedule Mariah Carey’s 2024 schedule includes her ongoing 'Celebration of Mimi Live' residency at Dolby Live, Park MGM in Las Vegas, which has been extended through February 15, 2025. Following this, she will embark on her highly anticipated "Christmas Time Tour," celebrating the 30th anniversary of her Merry Christmas album. The tour begins November 6 in Highland, California, and concludes December 17 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, covering 20 cities, including Los Angeles, Houston, Nashville, and Washington, D.C. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US Buzz, World and around the world.
Black Friday is among the most awaited shopping events of the year. Retailers roll out big discounts, special promotions, and doorbuster deals to draw in crowds both online and in stores. Still, many shoppers ask the question: are Black Friday discounts worth it, or just some clever marketing schemes? The article explores the truth behind Black Friday discounts and tips on how to wade through the frenzy and secure real savings. Black Friday is attractive because it is popularized as a day to save on things that do only come around once in every year. It has transcended from being purely the American phenomenon to encompass different retailers across the world, which have joined in their participation. The anticipation from the event is created through thorough advertisements, countdown to purchases, and limited-period purchase. While some of them are indeed true, others are only the fruit of increased consumer excitement. Retailers understand that urgency around Black Friday will always make people rush to shop because they will be convinced to buy stuff on the spot before discounts are gone. Black Friday discounts often fit into a couple of categories: Doorbusters: These are the very deeply discounted items that exist in limited quantities. They are usually designed to attract people to stores or onto websites fast. However, after they are sold out, other merchandise may not provide as much savings. Percentage-off sales: Some retailers have blanket percentage off of an entire category or store, like "30% off all electronics" or "buy one, get one 50% off." Bundle deals: These offers give a discount on bundles. For instance, when purchasing a laptop , there can be a discounted bundle of the accessories. Flash sales: These are time-bound offers available for only a few hours or even minutes, pushing the urgency to buy right now. While some Black Friday deals are real value, not all discounts look as impressive as they do. Retailers sometimes inflate prices in the weeks leading up to Black Friday, so the discounts seem more significant than they do. Others create "exclusive" deals that seem to be unique to Black Friday but have been available all year in other forms. A popular technique is to sell old models or items whose product cycle is ending at discounted prices. Even though these offers seem to be a bargain, the value they bring might not last long, especially with gadgets or appliances in technology that could soon be overtaken by newer models. Price tracking tools and comparison websites are so important in helping to ensure whether a deal is the real bargain or not. Advanced price monitoring helps keep one from being misled to false discounts, ensuring shopper value for their money in purchasing. To avoid traps of impulsive spending over Black Friday, follow some of these tips: Research the prices beforehand: Use price tracking tools to see the average cost of items before Black Friday. This helps identify real deals versus inflated discounts. Make a list and stick to it: Plan ahead by listing the items needed and their regular prices. This will help focus on genuine savings and avoid impulse buys. Shop early or late: Doorbuster deals are often available only for a short period, so shopping early increases the chance of getting the best bargains. Alternatively, late sales, like Cyber Monday, sometimes offer better deals as retailers try to clear remaining stock. Set a budget: Determine how much to spend and stick to it, even when tempted by seemingly great deals. See if the items purchased can be returned or exchanged easily. Some retailers have a stricter return policy when having holiday sales. Black Friday discounts are worth the hustle and bustle only if approached cautiously and with a well-thought-out strategy. While many deals do indeed offer big savings, others may not be as worthwhile as they seem. If one takes the time to research and set limits and avoids making impulsive purchases, shoppers will be able to navigate the Black Friday frenzy better and make sure that the deals they score are worth it.
Awards season has arrived in the form of the Golden Globes nominations. The awards, which honor both movies and television programs, is often viewed as a preview of the upcoming Oscars. In this week's episode, co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz go over the list, focusing largely on the movies, which tend to shine brightest at the ceremony. But they also take time to review a few of the TV shows, including the great, but rarely funny "The Bear," which is again in the comedy or musical category. We also have an interview with "Nickel Boys" director RaMell Ross, who spoke with Miller prior to the film receiving a nomination for best drama. Miller also talked with Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, who starred in the film. “Wicked”; “Anora”; “Emilia Perez”; “Challengers”; “A Real Pain”; “The Substance” “The Brutalist”; “A Complete Unknown,”; “Conclave”; “Dune: Part Two”; “Nickel Boys;” “September 5” Jesse Eisenberg, “A Real Pain”; Hugh Grant, “Heretic”; Gabriel LaBelle, “Saturday Night; Jesse Plemons, “Kinds of Kindness”’ Glen Powell, “Hitman”; Sebastian Stan, “A Different Man” Amy Adams, “Nightbitch”; Cynthia Erivo, “Wicked”; Karla Sofia Gascón, “Emilia Pérez”; Mikey Madison “Anora”; Demi Moore, “The Substance”; Zendaya, “Challengers” Pamela Anderson, “The Last Showgirl′′; Angelina Jolie, ”Maria”; Nicole Kidman, “Babygirl”; Tilda Swinton, “The Room Next Door”; Fernanda Torres, “I’m Still Here”; Kate Winslet, “Lee” Adrien Brody, “The Brutalist”; Timothée Chalamet, “A Complete Unknown’; Colman Domingo, “Sing Sing”; Ralph Fiennes, “Conclave”; Sebastian Stan, “The Apprentice’’ “Alien: Romulus”; Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”; Deadpool & Wolverine”; “Gladiator II”; “Inside Out 2”; “Twisters”; “Wicked”; “The Wild Robot” “All We Imagine As Light′′; ”Emilia Pérez”; “The Girl With the Needle”; “I’m Still Here”; “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”; “Vermiglio” “Flow”; “Inside Out 2”; “Memoir of a Snail”; “Moana 2”; “Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl”; “The Wild Robot” Selena Gomez, ”Emilia Pérez”; Ariana Grande, “Wicked”; Felicity Jones, “The Brutalist”; Margaret Qualley, “The Substance”; Isabella Rossellini, “Conclave”; Zoe Saldaña, ”Emilia Pérez” Yura Borisov, “Anora”; Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain”; Edward Norton, “A Complete Unknown”; Guy Pearce, “The Brutalist”; Jeremy Strong, ”The Apprentice”; Denzel Washington, “Gladiator II” Jacques Audiard, “Emilia Pérez”; Sean Baker, ”Anora”; Edward Berger, “Conclave”; Brady Corbet, “The Brutalist”; Coralie Fargeat, “The Substance”; Payal Kapadia, “All We Imagine As Light” Jacques Audiard, “Emilia Pérez”; Sean Baker, ”Anora”; Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold, “The Brutalist”; Jesse Eisenberg, “A Real Pain”; Coralie Fargeat, “The Substance”; Peter Straughan, “Conclave” Volker Bertelmann, “Conclave”; Daniel Blumberg, “The Brutalist”; Kris Bowers, “The Wild Robot”; Clement Ducol, Camille “Emilia Pérez”; Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, “Challengers”; Hans Zimmer, “Dune: Part Two” “Beautiful That Way” from “The Last Showgirl” (music/lyrics by Andrew Wyatt, Miley Cyrus, Lykke Zachrisson); “Compress/Repress” from “Challengers’ (music/lyrics by Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Luca Guadagnino; “El Mal” from EL MAL” from “Emilia Pérez” (music/lyrics by Clément Ducol, Camille, Jacques Audiard; “Forbidden Road” from ”Better Man′′ (music/lyrics by Robbie Williams, Freddy Wexler, Sacha Skarbek); “Kiss the Sky” from “The Wild Robot′′ (music/lyrics by Delacey, Jordan K. Johnson, Stefan Johnson, Maren Morris, Michael Pollack, Ali Tamposi); ”Mi Camino′′ from “Emilia Pérez” (music/lyrics by Clément Ducol, Camille) “Shogun”; “The Diplomat”; “Slow Horses”; “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”; “The Day of the Jackal”; “Squid Game” “Abbott Elementary”; “The Bear; “Hacks”; “Nobody Wants This”; “Only Murders in the Building”; “The Gentlemen” Donald Glover, “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”; Jake Gyllenhaal, “Presumed Innocent”; Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses”; Eddie Redmayne, “The Day of the Jackal”; Hiroyuki Sanada, “Shogun”; Billy Bob Thornton, “Landman” Kathy Bates, “Matlock”; Emma D’Arcy, “House of the Dragon”; Maya Erskine, “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”; Keira Knightley, “Black Doves”; Keri Russell, “The Diplomat”; Anna Sawai, “Shogun” Kristen Bell, “Nobody Wants This”; Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary”; Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear”; Selena Gomez, “Only Murders in the Building”; Kathryn Hahn, “Agatha All Along”; Jean Smart, “Hacks” Adam Brody, “Nobody Wants This”; Ted Danson, “A Man on the Inside”; Steve Martin, “Only Murders in the Building”; Jason Segel, “Shrinking”; Martin Short, “Only Murders in the Building”; Jeremy All White, “The Bear” “Baby Reindeer”; Disclaimer"; “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”; “The Penguin”; “Ripley”; “True Detective: Night Country” Cate Blanchett, “Disclaimer''; Jodie Foster, ”True Detective: Night Country"; Cristin Milioti, “The Penguin''; Sofia Vergara, ”Griselda"; Naomi Watts, “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans”; Kate Winslet, “The Regime” Colin Farrell, “The Penguin”; Richard Gadd, “Baby Reindeer”; Kevin Kline, “Disclaimer”; Cooper Koch, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”; Ewan McGregor, “A Gentleman in Moscow”; Andrew Scott, “Ripley” Liza Colón-Zayas, “The Bear”; Hannah Einbinder, “Hacks”; Dakota Fanning, “Ripley”; Jessica Gunning, “Baby Reindeer”; Allison Janney, “The Diplomat”; Kali Reis, “True Detective: Night Country” Tadanobu Asano, “Shogun''; Javier Bardem, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”; Harrison Ford, “Shrinking”; Jack Lowden “Slow Horses”; Diego Luna, “La Maquina”; Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “The Bear” Jamie Foxx, “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was”; Nikki Glaser, “Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die”; Seth Meyers, “Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking”; Adam Sandler, "Adam Sandler: Love You"; Ali Wong, “Ali Wong: Single Lady”; Ramy Youssef, “Ramy Youssef: More Feelings” —List compiled by The Associated Press Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!Incentive programs meant to catalyze the adoption of greener, cleaner, low carbon technologies, such as we’ve seen with solar and EVs, and most recently e-bikes, can be effective if done right, but when a cookie-cutter one-size-fits-all approach is used, they can end up being not very cost-effective or efficient in moving the needle toward the desired outcome. A recent study analyzing the “consumer purchase response” to existing e-bike incentive programs suggests that these programs could be more equitable, cost-effective, and efficient if they begin with the end in mind. In essence, starting out with clear and well-defined goals for incentive programs is necessary for designing, funding, and implementing them with maximum effectiveness. The study, “ Consumer purchase response to e-bike incentives: Results from a nationwide stated preference study , ” was published in the journal ScienceDirect this past April, with the authors stating in its Abstract that it is “among the first to experimentally analyze prospective purchase behavior of e-bike consumers to assess price sensitivity, behavioral response to incentives, and consumer value of e-bike attributes.” “Purchase incentives offset the price of an e-bike for consumers, with the goal of increasing e-bike adoption and ownership. While programs initially offered incentives of $300 or less, amounts have progressively increased over time. The 2023 legislative cycle has seen a notable expansion in state- and province-level purchase assistance programs, as well as the re-introduction of a proposed federal tax credit known as the “E-BIKE” Act. Despite the growing funding allocated to e-bike purchase incentives, there is little evidence as to their cost-effectiveness or optimal design.” Some of the results of the study are pretty straightforward, and perhaps no-brainers: Point-of-purchase discounts are more cost-effective than rebates or tax credits for stimulating additional e-bike adoption Cost-effective e-bike incentives require equivalent amounts provided across standard and cargo e-bike types, and require the largest incentives be provided to those in the 200–300% FPL (Federal Poverty Level) income range However, one finding that really stood out was this (emphasis added): “[W]e find that even when e-bike incentive programs are designed cost-effectively, the costs per ton of CO2 reduced still far exceed those of alternatives or reasonable social costs of GHG emissions . We conclude that the argument for allocating public funds for e-bike incentive programs must be based on the co-benefits of e-bike travel and ownership, and not solely on GHG reduction. If you don’t have time (or access) to read the full text, an article published on GovTech about the study offers a great summary and some additional insights direct from the authors. For example, “it takes about $4,000 worth of incentives to induce that extra e-bike purchase,” which far exceeds the benefits gained by displacing carbon emissions due to the adoption of that e-bike. As we are likely to see a lot of political pushback on any and all government incentive programs for cleaner transport and energy in the US in coming years, using the findings of this study — and others like it that may follow — could be a key element in designing and funding effective programs in the near future. 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No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" To keep reading, please log in to your account, create a free account, or simply fill out the form below.
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A future that uses quantum computing is not far off — but not quite here either. When it does arrive, it will ultimately render the methods we use to encrypt information useless. And while some organizations and businesses may be slow to act, bad actors are already preparing, stealing large amounts of encrypted data and putting it on hold until a later date, when quantum capabilities become available and allow them to decrypt it. These attacks are known as harvest now, decrypt later (HNDL) attacks — and they pose a serious threat in the future, should bad actors gain access to quantum computers and find the means to actually use them. "What we need is a new way for us to be able to encrypt data which protects that data now and in the future as well," says Frey Wilson, co-founder and CTO at Cavero Quantum. Cavero has created a cryptographic system that uses symmetric keys in two different ways, one using computation complexity and the other using an information theoretical method. The latter typically uses physical resources, but Wilson notes that Cavero achieves it by using the properties of random numbers . "If you can create two correlated data sets and ensure that any third data set is correlated [but] not in the same way as the initial two, then from the correlated data, you can use essentially low entropy sections of that data to be able to generate a key mutually," says Wilson, ahead of a Black Hat Europe 2024 briefing on the approach. Related: Library of Congress Offers AI Legal Guidance to Researchers These keys aren't passkeys , though the intention is on the same track, Wilson stresses. Passkeys fall under the category of asymmetric keys, a cryptographic method of encrypting and decrypting data. The risk with this, however, is that passkeys are limited within their own ecosystems, such as Apple or Amazon, unable to cross-correlate with other ecosystems. "Because this key is sent from a central server initially, there's a moment that the key is in transit to get to a device," says James Trenholme, CEO of Cavero Quantum. "It has the potential to be hacked or viewed by a third party." Cavero aims to solve this problem by providing a solution that doesn't share any information publicly. Keys are mutually generated for each party using the correlating numbers mechanism, so that even if a threat actor is watching the exchange in the middle, they are unable to gather enough information to calculate or intercept the key, Trenholme adds. Wilson says the solution, which uses smaller key sizes and is deployable on any device regardless of the size, is unique in its approach. Related: 'White FAANG' Data Export Attack: A Gold Mine for PII Threats "That appeal to history is absolutely something that we hear regularly," says Wilson of their solution, which is nearly 12 years in the making. "This is based off a body of work that has existed here that we’ve taken, and we've expanded on. It just so happens that we've taken it in a direction that's been slightly different to other people." Wilson plans to go into detail on that at Black Hat Europe, noting that "it's a new way of looking at the methodology that sits underneath it." Going forward, the pair would like to see Cavero's keys used as the cornerstone in many, if not all, types of communications. And while its natural for a CEO to say this about their company's product, it seems as though Cavero's keys are in the best interest of communications processes in the name of privacy and security. Some industries will benefit from Cavero's technology sooner than others, like those that manage high-value data or have a long-term data source. "We'd like to see it used in every kind of communication, whether it be a voice call, a message, a data transfer, logging applications, the list goes on," says Trenholme, including telecommunications, defense, financial services, identity frameworks, and more. Related: 'Bootkitty' First Bootloader to Take Aim at Linux Skilled writer and editor covering cybersecurity for Dark Reading.Women will for the first time make up a majority of state legislators in Colorado and New Mexico next year, but at least 13 states saw losses in female representation after the November election, according to a count released Thursday by the Rutgers Center for American Women and Politics. While women will fill a record number of state legislative seats in 2025, the overall uptick will be slight, filling just over third of legislative seats. Races in some states are still being called. "We certainly would like to see a faster rate of change and more significant increases in each election cycle to get us to a place where parity in state legislatures is less novel and more normal," said Kelly Dittmar, director of research at the CAWP, which is a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University. As of Wednesday, at least 2,450 women will serve in state legislatures, representing 33.2% of the seats nationwide. The previous record was set in 2024 with 2,431 women, according to the CAWP. People are also reading... The number of Republican women, at least 851, will break the previous record of 815 state lawmakers set in 2024. "But still, Republican women are very underrepresented compared to Democratic women," Debbie Walsh, director of the CAWP, said. From left, House Maj. Whip Reena Szczepanski, D-Santa Fe, Rep. D. Wonda Johnson, D-Church Rock and Rep. Cristina Parajon, D-Albuquerque, talk July 18 before the start of a special session, in Santa Fe, N.M. Eddie Moore, The Albuquerque Journal States with gains By the most recent count, 19 states will have increased the number of women in their state legislatures, according to the CAWP. The most notable increases were in New Mexico and Colorado, where women will for the first time make up a majority of lawmakers. In New Mexico, voters sent an 11 additional women to the chambers. Colorado previously attained gender parity in 2023 and is set to tip over to a slight female majority in the upcoming year. The states follow Nevada, which was the first in the country to see a female majority in the legislature following elections in 2018. Next year, women will make up almost 62% of state lawmakers in Nevada, far exceeding parity. Women in California's Senate will make up the chamber's majority for the first time in 2025 as well. Women also made notable gains in South Dakota, increasing its number by at least nine. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Four of South Carolina's Sister Senators, from left, Sen. Margie Bright Matthews, D-Walterboro, Sen. Mia McLeod, I-Columbia, Sen. Katrina Shealy, R-Lexington, and Sen. Penry Gustafson, R-Camden, stand in front of the Senate on June 26 with their John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage award in Columbia, S.C. Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press States that lost At least thirteen states emerged from the election with fewer female lawmakers than before, with the most significant loss occurring in South Carolina. This year, the only three Republican women in the South Carolina Senate lost their primaries after they stopped a total abortion ban from passing. Next year, only two women, who are Democrats, will be in the 46-member Senate. No other state in the country will have fewer women in its upper chamber, according to the CAWP. Women make up 55% of the state's registered voters. Half the members in the GOP dominated state were elected in 2012 or before, so it will likely be the 2040s before any Republican woman elected in the future can rise to leadership or a committee chairmanship in the chamber, which doles out leadership positions based on seniority. A net loss of five women in the legislature means they will make up only about 13% of South Carolina's lawmakers, making the state the second lowest in the country for female representation. Only West Virginia has a smaller proportion of women in the legislature. West Virginia stands to lose one more women from its legislative ranks, furthering its representation problem in the legislature where women will make up just 11% of lawmakers. Why it matters Many women, lawmakers and experts say that women's voices are needed in discussions on policy, especially at a time when state government is at its most powerful in decades. Walsh, director of the CAWP, said the new changes expected from the Trump administration will turn even more policy and regulation to the states. The experiences and perspectives women offer will be increasingly needed, she said, especially on topics related to reproductive rights, healthcare, education and childcare. "The states may have to pick up where the federal government may, in fact, be walking away," Walsh said. "And so who serves in those institutions is more important now than ever." 20 political cartoons draw out Donald Trump's win November 7, 2024: Trump Victory Adam Zyglis Adam Zyglis Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox!Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy: A Closer Look at Symptoms, Diagnosis and Clinical Research Underway