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Stock market today: Stocks waver in thin trading after US markets reopen following a holiday pauseTributes have been paid to a cyclist who died following a collision involving a lorry in Dublin last Thursday. The man, aged in his fifties, was fatally injured in the incident which occurred at the junction of College Road and Castleknock Village at about 4.30pm. The deceased has been named locally as Derek Doyle, a well-known local and husband of Fingal councillor Tania Doyle. Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Brian McDonagh, and the Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, AnnMarie Farrelly have offered their condolences to Cllr Tania Doyle and her family. They described Mr Doyle as “a big supporter of her political career”. “It was with deep shock that I learned of the death of Derek Doyle, husband of Cllr Tania Doyle,” Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Brian McDonagh, said in a statement issued on Christmas Eve. "He was a big supporter of her political career and, on behalf of all the councillors and residents of Fingal, I would like to extend my condolence to Cllr Doyle and her family on this sad and tragic news. Solas síoraí dó.” Mr Doyle was also the father of Fingal County Council colleague, Hazel Doyle. Gardaí are still appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward. Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on 01 666 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Tetairoa McMillan, one of the best wide receivers in Arizona history, will skip his final year of eligibility and enter the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced on social media on Thursday. Projected as a top-10 draft pick, the 6-foot-5, 212-pound McMillan finished his illustrious career at Arizona with 3,423 receiving yards, breaking the mark set by Bobby Wade (3,351). In three seasons, the Hawaii native also posted the fourth-most catches (213) and third-most touchdowns (26) in school history. "Wildcat Nation, this journey has been everything I dreamed of and more," McMillan wrote on Instagram. "From the moment I committed to the University of Arizona, to every second spent wearing that Arizona jersey ... it's been an absolute honor. "The University of Arizona has provided me with the platform to grow and chase my dreams. ... Thank you from the bottom of my heart. To the best fans in the country, I appreciate you for all of the love and support you have given me these last 3 years. I will always be a Wildcat." In 2024, McMillan totaled 84 grabs (ninth in Division I) for 1,319 yards (third in Division I) and eight touchdowns for the 4-8 Wildcats. He also ranked third in Division I with 109.9 receiving yards per game. McMillan is a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award, given to the most outstanding receiver in college football. --Field Level MediaTetairoa McMillan, one of the best wide receivers in Arizona history, will skip his final year of eligibility and enter the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced on social media on Thursday. Projected as a top-10 draft pick, the 6-foot-5, 212-pound McMillan finished his illustrious career at Arizona with 3,423 receiving yards, breaking the mark set by Bobby Wade (3,351). In three seasons, the Hawaii native also posted the fourth-most catches (213) and third-most touchdowns (26) in school history. "Wildcat Nation, this journey has been everything I dreamed of and more," McMillan wrote on Instagram. "From the moment I committed to the University of Arizona, to every second spent wearing that Arizona jersey ... it's been an absolute honor. "The University of Arizona has provided me with the platform to grow and chase my dreams. ... Thank you from the bottom of my heart. To the best fans in the country, I appreciate you for all of the love and support you have given me these last 3 years. I will always be a Wildcat." In 2024, McMillan totaled 84 grabs (ninth in Division I) for 1,319 yards (third in Division I) and eight touchdowns for the 4-8 Wildcats. He also ranked third in Division I with 109.9 receiving yards per game. McMillan is a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award, given to the most outstanding receiver in college football. --Field Level Media
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FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Wesley Celichowski's 22 points helped Air Force defeat Stony Brook 69-61 on Saturday. Celichowski shot 6 of 10 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 8 from the line for the Falcons (3-7). Ethan Taylor scored 17 points while going 6 of 11 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and added eight rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Caleb Walker shot 6 of 6 from the field and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 14 points. The Seawolves (2-7) were led by CJ Luster II, who recorded 27 points. Stony Brook also got 13 points from Collin O'Connor. Andre Snoddy finished with 11 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .United Airlines travelers with lost luggage have a new tool to track their bags. If the lost bag has an Apple AirTag in it, that information can now be passed directly to United, the airline announced Thursday. The new feature, called Share Item Location, allows travelers with an AirTag or other Find My network accessory to share the location with the airline’s customer service team to help locate their luggage in the event it’s misplaced. United says more than 99% of its customers pick up their luggage without a hitch. The feature is now available with iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 or macOS 15.2. “Apple’s new Share Item Location feature will help customers travel with even more confidence, knowing they have another way to access their bag’s precise location with AirTag or their Find My accessory of choice,” said David Kinzelman, United’s chief customer officer. Travelers on United whose bags do not arrive at their destination can file a delayed baggage report with United and share the link to the item’s location either through the United app or via text message. After the report has been submitted, customer service agents will be able to locate the item on an interactive map alongside a timestamp of a recent update. The shared location will be disabled after a customer has the bag, and customers can also stop sharing the location of the item at any time on their own. The location link will also automatically expire after seven days. Using AirTags or other tracking devices on luggage is increasingly popular among frequent travelers, with a significant boom following the 2022 Southwest Airlines holiday meltdown , which displaced thousands of travelers over Christmas and into 2023, alongside much of their belongings. United says lost bags are rare, with more than 99% of its customers arriving with their bags. It says the new technology will help those with lost bags to recover them more quickly because the airline will have more information about them. Apple previously announced the new service will also be integrated at other air carriers, including Delta Air Lines. Others include Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Iberia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Vueling. Stay up-to-date on what's happening Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!
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Before this time of the month was hijacked by the secular progressives as “the holidays” in deference to everyone – except the ones who have a real reason for the season – it was called Christmas. Associated with Christmas, including sentiments on cards we once sent to friends and family before the postage rates and cost of cards became too expensive for many, were the words from Scripture about the night the Savior was born: “Peace on Earth, goodwill to Men.” The reaction by radicals to two events in New York City again demonstrates how far we are from achieving peace of the social kind, much less goodwill of the political kind. Following the acquittal of Daniel Penny, found not guilty by an NYC jury in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, (a man on New York City’s informal “Top 50 List” of home less people considered to be the most in need of assistance and treatment), members of Black Lives Matter threatened Penny inside the courtroom and later on the street in front of media and protesters. Walter “Hawk” Newsome, a BLM leader, even called for “Black vigilantes,” suggesting Black people should murder white people in revenge. Another BLM protester falsely claimed the Penny jury was composed entirely of white people. It included Blacks, Hispanics and whites. But why let facts get in the way of a familiar narrative promoted by what New York Post columnist Adam Coleman has called the “Civil Rights Industrial Complex.” The second example of this continuing madness came after the murder of United Health Care CEO Brian Thompson by a man allegedly angry at health insurance companies. On social media, many suggested it would be a good idea for people to kill other health insurance CEOs. In fact, some of the problems with health insurance can be attributed to Obamacare, (aka The Affordable Care Act). While there can be no justification for what appears to have been the pre-meditated murder of Thompson, some facts about health insurance, its costs, and the reasons for denial of some claims can be traced to the involvement of government, which has a history of driving up prices whenever it inserts itself into the private sector. A report by the House Committee on Education and the WorkForce proves this point: 1. Obamacare has increased the cost of health care and health insurance. The ACA’s federal mandates and spending, including Medicaid expansion and subsidized individual plans, have drastically increased the cost of health care and health insurance. 2. Obamacare increases Americans’ reliance on the federal government ... Democrats are attempting to ... increase workers’ reliance on the federal government by moving them to exchange plans with higher deductibles, lower actuarial value, and narrower networks. 3. On a per person basis, Obamacare is far more expensive than anticipated for taxpayers. Employer-sponsored insurance provides better coverage and a better bargain for taxpayers compared to government-run health care programs. 4. Obamacare’s “expansion” is due in large part to improper Medicaid enrollments. In 2020, improper Medicaid payments totaled $86 billion, an increase of 21.4 percent. Most of these improper payments were due to eligibility errors. According to Dr. Brian Blase, the president of Paragon Health Institute, anywhere from 2.3 million to 3.3. million people are on Medicaid who do not actually qualify. Perhaps the most laughable comment after Penny’s acquittal came from the always reliable Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), who said subway riders should be afraid of Penny because in her view he has not expressed remorse over Neely’s death. If fault is to be assigned it should go to the voters who elected New York City District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D), the prosecutor in this weak case, and to New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D), who refuses to remove the progressive Bragg from office. It is to be hoped that these latest incidents and the reaction to them by radicals will diminish the attention the media give to race-hustlers and anti-capitalists. That might contribute to more peace in America and goodwill among us.Raelene Boyle's an Australian icon, Bella Pasquali has topped her recordsAidan Bouman, Quaron Adams rally South Dakota past Tarleton State 42-31 in FCS second-round duel
Some companies operate in very specific industries, whether that's a supermarket business, a retailer, or something else in an exact sector. But, a few (ASX: XJO) shares have operations spread across a wide array of areas, providing . One of the great things about having diversification within a company is that it lowers the risk of any one segment going poorly, and it also means the company has multiple avenues to pursue growth. They can choose which area of their diverse operations they see as the best opportunity to invest for the biggest return. With that in mind, I think the below two stocks are two of the most diverse ASX 200 shares. Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd ( ) I think this company, commonly called Soul Patts, is the most diverse business because it already represents a wholly diversified portfolio. It started as a pharmacy business 120 years ago but has since made a number of investments in various other industries and assets. For example, it's invested and . This diversified portfolio provides to Soul Patts, which then enables a resilient, growing dividend. It has paid a dividend every year since it was listed 120 years ago, and it has grown its annual ordinary dividend every year since 2000, which is the best record on the ASX. Wesfarmers Ltd ( ) Wesfarmers is another of the oldest businesses on the ASX. The ASX 200 share can trace its history back to 1914 as a Western Australian farmers' cooperative. It's now one of the largest Australian companies. It has operations across home improvement, building supplies and outdoor living products (Bunnings), general merchandise and apparel (Kmart and Target), office and technology products (Officeworks), health, beauty and wellbeing products and services (Priceline), a retail subscription program, wholesale distribution of pharmaceutical goods, manufacturing and distribution of chemicals and fertilisers, a lithium project including mine, concentrator and refinery, industrial and safety product distribution, and gas processing and distribution (WesCEF). The ASX 200 share has made Kmart and Bunnings two of the country's most impressive retailers, with market-leading positions in their categories. Kmart is looking to grow its earnings by taking its Anko brand products to international markets, while Bunnings is looking to grow through bolt-on acquisitions (such as Beaumont Tiles) and growing in new product categories, such as auto care and pet care. I think there's more growth to come.Trump convinced Republicans to overlook his misconduct. But can he do the same for his nominees?
Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in AppleAccording to Greg Wyshynski of ESPN , the Detroit Red Wings are on the verge of making a coaching change. Following the team’s disappointing 4-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues, with the holiday break giving GM Steve Yzerman some time to think it over, speculation is he’s ready to pull the plug on Derek Lalonde . Hearing whispers that Steve Yzerman is ready for a coaching change in Detroit, however owner Chris Ilitch is hesitant due to the financial impact of a potential buyout. Interesting situation developing... #LGRW The defeat to the Blues has fueled discussions about the team’s long-term direction and performance under its current coaching staff. What may be causing the delay is owner Chris Ilitch’s reluctance to approve a coaching change due to financial concerns. While Yzerman appears dissatisfied with recent results and is eager to make a move, Ilitch is hesitant to pay two coaches. The expenses involved in buying out the current coach’s contract, along with the cost of hiring an experienced replacement, are creating obstacles to approving the change. Do the Red Wings think they can salvage the season? It’s intriguing timing for talk of the coaching chance to surface. There has been chatter most of the year that this might be in the works, but now that the Red Wings are 34 games into the season and seventh in the Atlantic Division, it’s hard to see a scenario where they turn things around. The team is eight points out of the wild-card race , and while a new coach might offer them a bump in terms of improved play, would it be enough? As pressure mounts, Red Wings fans are eager to see whether Yzerman can secure the resources needed to make significant changes and get the team back on track. And, if they do make a change, is the coach they bring in supposed to get this team into the playoff mix? Or, is it about finding a coach to move forward with the team after this year? This article first appeared on NHL Trade Talk and was syndicated with permission.
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The Vikings will be without tight end Josh Oliver on Sunday against the Bears. Oliver did not practice for the third straight day on Friday, and the Vikings ruled him out for their game in Chicago. He had a walking boot on his left ankle in the locker room in Nashville on Sunday, after leaving the Vikings’ game with the Titans because of an ankle injury. He was also listed with a wrist injury on the team’s injury reports this week. Coach Kevin O’Connell said the ankle injury is what‘s keeping Oliver out for Sunday. “He had been playing through anything and everything,” O’Connell said. “He’s a warrior. He just needs to get back to a place where he can use that ankle and be ready to roll.” His absence could contribute to an increase in playing time for T.J. Hockenson , who’s seen his share of offensive playing time tick up slightly in the three weeks since he returned from ACL surgery. Hockenson has played mostly in passing situations since his return, but could have a larger role this week on all three downs with Oliver out. “We had a plan to kind of get back into it easily and smoothly, so that’s been the game plan,” Hockenson said Thursday. “But obviously, JO is limited this week, so I’m getting back into other plays that I’ve done, getting back into practices. So we’ll see. But I would expect things to continuously go up.” Oliver was the only player not on the practice field for the Vikings the last two days of the week. The Vikings listed outside linebacker Gabe Murphy and tight end Nick Muse , who are both in their 21-day window to return from injured reserve, as questionable for Sunday’s game. For the Bears, receiver Keenan Allen and running back D’Andre Swift were listed as questionable along with rookie offensive lineman Kiran Amegadjie . Chicago coach Matt Eberflus said that Allen “rolled his ankle” in practice Friday, but that he was hopeful the receiver would play Sunday. Swift (groin) was a full participant in practice after being out Wednesday and limited Thursday. Offensive lineman Ryan Bates (concussion) and starting safety Elijah Hicks (ankle) won’t play against the Vikings. Brown a familiar face for O’Connell Bears interim offensive coordinator Thomas Brown was with the Rams in O’Connell‘s two seasons as the team’s offensive coordinator, and the Vikings reportedly interviewed him in 2022 for their coordinator position before hiring Wes Phillips . The Vikings faced Brown as the Panthers’ offensive coordinator in 2023. He took over play-calling duties for the Bears after Eberflus fired Shane Waldron earlier this month. It will be Brown working with Caleb Williams in his first game against the Vikings. He helped the first overall pick have one of his best games of the season against the Packers last week, with a diet of quick passes that helped D.J. Moore and rookie Rome Odunze get involved early. ”Thomas has been really smart,” O’Connell said. “He knows how to get his playmakers involved a lot of different ways. He’s built it clearly around the premise of trying to allow Caleb’s great talent to be on display, and help him get the ball out of his hands. They ran the football really well [for 179 yards] against a great defense, and it’s going to be a challenge.“ Got a question about the Vikings? Email it to accessvikings@startribune.com . We’ll answer your questions in an upcoming Access Vikings newsletter or podcast .