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John Dobson: ‘I’m old school. When the Stormers fire me I’m done in coaching’ACM Research Comments on Updated U.S. Export RestrictionsOKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (AP) — A new study has found that systemic barriers to voting on tribal lands contribute to substantial disparities in Native American turnout, particularly for presidential elections. The study, released Tuesday by the Brennan Center for Justice, looked at 21 states with federally recognized tribal lands that have a population of at least 5,000 and where more than 20% of residents identify as American Indian or Alaska Native. Researchers found that between 2012 and 2022, voter participation in federal elections was 7 percentage points lower in midterms and 15 percentage points lower in presidential elections than among those living off tribal lands in the same states. Earlier studies show voter turnout for communities of color is higher in areas where their ethnic group is the majority, but the latest research found that turnout was the lowest on tribal lands that have a high concentration of Native Americans, the Brennan Center said. “There’s something more intensely happening in Native American communities on tribal land,” said Chelsea Jones, a researcher on the study. Jones said the study suggests some barriers may be insurmountable in predominately Native communities due to a lack of adequate polling places or access to early and mail-in ballots. Many residents on tribal lands have nontraditional addresses, meaning they don't have street names or house numbers, making mail-in voting even more difficult. As a result, many Native American voters rely on P.O. boxes, but the study notes that several jurisdictions will not mail ballots to P.O. boxes. Long distances to the polls that do exist on tribal lands and little to no public transportation creates additional hurdles for Native American voters. “When you think about people who live on tribal lands having to go 30, 60, 100 miles (up to 160 kilometers) to cast a ballot, that is an extremely limiting predicament to be in," Jones said. "These are really, truly severe barriers.” Additionally, Jones said they found Native American voters were denied the ability to vote using their tribal IDs in several places, including in states where that is legally allowed. All of these roadblocks to the ballot can create a sense of distrust in the system, which could contribute to lower turnout, Jones said. The Brennan Center study also highlights on ongoing issue when it comes to understanding how or why Native Americans vote: a lack of good data. “There are immense data inequities when it comes to studying Native American communities, especially as it pertains to politics," Jones said. Native American communities are often overlooked when it comes to polling data and sometimes when they are included those studies do not reflect broader trends for Indigenous voters, said Stephanie Fryberg, the director of the Research for Indigenous Social Action & Equity Center, which studies systemic inequalities faced by Indigenous people. “Generally speaking, polling is not well positioned to do a good job for Indian Country,” said Fryberg, who is also a professor of psychology at Northwestern University. “There are ideas that are held up as the gold standard about how polling works that don’t work for Indian Country because of where we live, because of how difficult it is to connect to people in our community.” Fryberg, a member of the Tulalip Tribe in Washington State, was one of several Indigenous researchers who denounced a recent exit poll conducted by Edison Research that found 65% of Native American voters who participated said they voted for Donald Trump. The poll only surveyed 229 self-identified Native Americans, a sample size that she said is too small for an accurate reading, and none of the jurisdictions in the poll were on tribal lands. “Right there, you’re already eliminating a powerful perspective,” Fryberg said. The Indigenous Journalists Association labelled that polling data as “highly misleading and irresponsible,” saying it has led “to widespread misinformation.” In a statement to the Associated Press, Edison Research acknowledged that the polling size is small, but said the "goal of the survey is to represent the national electorate and to have enough data to also examine large demographic and geographic subgroups." The survey has a potential sampling margin of error of plus or minus 9%, according to the statement. “Based on all of these factors, this data point from our survey should not be taken as a definitive word on the American Indian vote,” the statement reads. Native Americans are not just part of an ethnic group, they also have political identities that come with being citizens of sovereign nations. Fryberg said allowing those surveyed to self-identify as Native Americans, without follow-up questions about tribal membership and specific Indigenous populations, means that data cannot accurately capture voting trends for those communities. Both Fryberg and Jones said that in order to create better data on and opportunities for Native Americans to vote, researchers and lawmakers would have to meet the specific needs of Indigenous communities. Jones said passage of the Native American Voting Rights Act, a bill that has stalled in Congress, would ensure equitable in-person voting options in every precinct on tribal lands. “This is not an issue that we see across the country,” Jones said. “It’s very specific to tribal lands. So we need provisions that address that uniquely.” Graham Lee Brewer is an Oklahoma City-based member of the AP's Race and Ethnicity team.
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LAS VEGAS, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Max Verstappen's rivals were quick to congratulate the Red Bull driver on winning his fourth consecutive Formula One championship on Saturday but said they did not believe the Dutchman was invincible. Verstappen secured the championship in Las Vegas by finishing in sixth, one place ahead of title threat Lando Norris of McLaren along the neon-lit Las Vegas Strip. "Nobody is unbeatable," race winner George Russell of Mercedes told reporters. "You go through these phases where teams and drivers together are dominating and people think if I went up alongside them, I wouldn't be able to compete with them. "But you have to have belief in yourself." Verstappen rewrote the F1 record books in 2023 and started this season strong with a dominant car before hitting a tough patch midway through the year that required him to work harder than expected for the title. Ferrari's Carlos Sainz said the closer-than-expected title fight showed that when all things are equal, any one of the top drivers can apply pressure. "As much as I think Max did an incredible job this year... the second half of the season just shows that when we are all in more of equal machinery, we can go up against each other and make each other's lives difficult," said Sainz, who finished third in Las Vegas. "Everyone starts making mistakes when they are under pressure. Everyone starts complaining about their car and everyone starts complaining in the media about their car. "It's all about pressure management." Verstappen felt the stress this year and even had doubts he would win the championship during the mid-season dry spell and said he expects a dogfight next year. "I'm very proud of how everyone stuck together in those very tough races where we lost," he said. "We have a lot of ideas for next year. A few things we couldn't change anymore this year so that is something for next year. I hope that makes the car more driveable and more competitive because I know the other ones are not sitting still. "Next year is going to be a big battle." The teams now move on to Qatar for next weekend's Grand Prix before concluding the season in Abu Dhabi. Sign up here. Reporting by Rory Carroll in Las VegasEditing by Christian Radnedge Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tab Thomson Reuters Los Angeles-based sports reporter who interviews the most impactful athletes and executives in the world. Covers breaking news ranging from the highs of championship victories to the lows of abuse scandals. My work highlights the ways in which sports and the issues of race, gender, culture, finance, and technology intersect.
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Shares of Fiverr International Ltd. ( NYSE:FVRR – Get Free Report ) hit a new 52-week high on Friday . The stock traded as high as $32.86 and last traded at $32.55, with a volume of 61319 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $31.83. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of brokerages have commented on FVRR. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $36.00 target price on shares of Fiverr International in a research note on Wednesday, October 30th. JMP Securities lifted their price target on shares of Fiverr International from $32.00 to $36.00 and gave the company a “market outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 31st. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their price objective on Fiverr International from $44.00 to $39.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, August 1st. BTIG Research downgraded Fiverr International from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, November 4th. Finally, Citigroup increased their price target on Fiverr International from $36.00 to $39.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 31st. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $31.60. Get Our Latest Research Report on FVRR Fiverr International Stock Performance Fiverr International ( NYSE:FVRR – Get Free Report ) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, October 30th. The company reported $0.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.19 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $99.63 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $96.37 million. Fiverr International had a return on equity of 7.10% and a net margin of 2.67%. Research analysts expect that Fiverr International Ltd. will post 0.51 earnings per share for the current year. Hedge Funds Weigh In On Fiverr International Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. ARK Investment Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Fiverr International by 27.1% in the second quarter. ARK Investment Management LLC now owns 109,586 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,568,000 after acquiring an additional 23,335 shares in the last quarter. Shaker Investments LLC OH purchased a new stake in Fiverr International during the 3rd quarter worth about $552,000. Engine Capital Management LP raised its position in Fiverr International by 2.7% in the 2nd quarter. Engine Capital Management LP now owns 814,294 shares of the company’s stock valued at $19,079,000 after purchasing an additional 21,144 shares in the last quarter. Swedbank AB purchased a new position in shares of Fiverr International in the 1st quarter valued at about $400,000. Finally, California State Teachers Retirement System grew its position in shares of Fiverr International by 9.5% during the first quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 35,529 shares of the company’s stock worth $749,000 after buying an additional 3,095 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 59.00% of the company’s stock. About Fiverr International ( Get Free Report ) Fiverr International Ltd. operates an online marketplace worldwide. Its platform enables sellers to sell their services and buyers to buy them. 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WASHINGTON — Miles Wood scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Washington Capitals 2-1 on Thursday night. Mikko Rantanen also scored for the Avalanche, who have won five of their last six games. Alexandar Georgiev stopped 29 shots to get his fourth straight win in his return after missing the last two games due to an upper-body injury. Pierre-Luc Dubois scored for the Capitals, who snapped a three-game win streak. Logan Thompson had 25 saves while taking his first regulation loss of the season. Earlier in the day, the Capitals learned they will be without superstar Alex Ovechkin for the next four to six weeks due to a broken left fibula, an injury he suffered on Monday against Utah. Takeaways Avalanche: Although Nathan MacKinnon was held off the scoresheet for the second time in three games — both against the Capitals — Rantanen kept his hot streak alive and has points in five of his last six games. Capitals: Without Ovechkin, Washington struggled to get much going offensively. The power play, which had found life in recent games thanks to its captain, went 0 for 2. Key moment Just 3:29 into the third period, Wood got to the front of the net and deflected a point shot from Cale Makar past Thompson for the go-ahead goal. Colorado Avalanche goalie Alexandar Georgiev (40) deflects the puck against Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Washington. Credit: AP/Nick Wass Key stat Dating back to the 2021-22 season, Washington has gone 4-14 without Ovechkin in the lineup. The captain was leading the league with 15 goals at the time of his injury and is just 27 away from Wayne Gretzky's record. Up Next Avalanche visit defending Stanley Cup champion Florida on Saturday, and Capitals host New Jersey.EU’s Borrell calls for pressure on Israel, Hezbollah to accept cease-fire
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Netflix continues to express confidence that its streaming platform is prepared to handle the massive audiences expected for a pair of Christmas Day NFL games along with the start of its live coverage of the World Wrestling Entertainment's "Raw" next month. Concerns were raised after users experienced issues with buffering and low quality feeds during the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson boxing match last month. Netflix has exclusive rights to stream NFL games on Christmas Day between the Kansas City Chiefs at the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens at the Houston Texans. Beyonce is scheduled to perform during halftime of the Ravens-Texans game, which could create more server traffic Netflix must take into account. It's a major test after the company reported an average global live audience of 108 million viewers for Paul's victory over Tyson in Arlington, Texas. Downdetector.com , which tracks service outages, announced that there were 90,000 issues reported at one point. 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