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jitli The Boston Red Sox continued to rebuild their pitching staff, acquiring left-hander Jovani Morán on Tuesday from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for catcher and infielder Mickey Gasper. The 27-year-old Morán appeared in 79 games as a reliever for the Twins from 2021 to 2023, posting a 4.15 ERA, striking out 112 with 52 walks and holding opponents to a .208 batting average. He missed all of last season recovering from Tommy John surgery. He originally was chosen in the seventh round of the 2015 draft. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. , Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Malema TM, part of PSG and Dover (NYSE: DOV ) and a leading provider of flow meter technologies for use in industrial and semiconductor applications, today announced the launch of the new Malema CIFM-88 Series DuraMassFlowTM PFA Coriolis Industrial Flow Meter. The new flow meter is suitable for chemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, food and beverage production, paper applications, as well as wastewater treatment. "The updated Coriolis flow meter embodies Malema's commitment to customer satisfaction, setting a new standard for industrial applications that demand precise control of chemical processes," said Bob Lauson , General Manager for Malema. "The CIFM-88 Series represents an advancement in flow measurement with its innovative design that handles corrosive chemicals while maintaining exceptional accuracy." 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School Superintendent Marcy Kelley told a federal judge that the symbol “XX” displayed on pink armbands worn by Bow parents should be banned from all sporting events going forward, whether or not a transgender athlete is playing. Kelley repeatedly defended the district’s decision to bar a group of parents and family members from wearing the armbands during a September soccer game in protest of a transgender girl’s participation in the game. She said the symbol “XX,” which refers to the chromosomes associated with females, is “anti-trans.” “I didn’t want to wait for her to see this and feel like it’s wrong for her to be trans,” Kelley testified, referring to the sophomore player on the visiting Plymouth Regional High School girls soccer team. Federal judge Steven McAuliffe will now weigh whether to temporarily block that ban on either First Amendment or viewpoint discrimination grounds, a decision which he described as legally “close” and which will hinge on previous court decisions in First Amendment cases related to school speech. McAuliffe’s assessment of the case followed two days of testimony from the plaintiffs – Bow parents Kyle Fellers, Anthony Foote, and Nicole Foote, and grandparent Eldon Rash – and from Bow administrators, including Kelley and high school principal Matt Fisk. The judge’s decision on the plaintiffs’ request for a preliminary injunction barring the school district from enforcing its protest restrictions likely won’t come until at least December, according to the schedule set in the case. Kelley spent more than an hour on the witness stand on Friday morning explaining why school leaders and ultimately the Bow police directed three of the plaintiffs in the case to remove the pink armbands during the soccer game. Two of the parents – Fellers and Foote – were later barred from attending future games, though those bans have since expired. Kelley also explained why she would take the same action if the armbands were ever displayed at a school event again, described her personal views on transgender girls’ participation on girls’ sports teams, and detailed her administrative team’s planning in the days preceding the Sept. 17 soccer game. Her testimony followed Fellers’, Foote’s and Rash’s accounts of what happened during the soccer game from their perspectives. Article continues after... Cross|Word Flipart Typeshift SpellTower Really Bad Chess Kelley vehemently defended her district’s approach to the incident, pointing to the school district’s responsibility to protect students from what her legal team has described as “harassment and intimidation” aimed at a particular student. “In school districts, when we suspect that there’s some sort of threat that something may happen, we don’t wait for it to happen to take action,” Kelley said. “And that’s what we did here.” Kelley described the “XX” marking, which was displayed prominently on the armbands, as “a pretty well-known anti-trans symbol” that she views as “exclusionary.” She said her personal views on the participation of transgender girls in girls sports were “nuanced and there are many factors to consider,” and said she disagreed with a blanket ban like the one enacted in New Hampshire this summer. But Kelley said her primary issue with the armbands was that they targeted a specific player. “If we were to allow harassment against a particular student, we would be liable,” Kelley said. The school district has contended that displaying the XX chromosomes violated a policy that requires “mutual respect, civility, and orderly conduct” during school events. The Bow administrators said the policy would be violated whether or not transgender athletes are present, because of the message of exclusion they send to other transgender students at Bow High. “We were previously worried about [the Plymouth player]. We are now more generally worried about the transgender community at this school and what this message says to them,” said Jonathan Shirley, an attorney for the Bow School district. In the afternoon, Fisk, the principal, testified about his experience as an adviser for his school’s gay-straight alliance, including the challenges he has witnessed transgender students navigate. “Schools should be places of education where students are able to learn in an environment in which they can take risks,” Fisk said. “And I don’t think you can do that if you see signs ... that you are not wanted, that you should be excluded.” Fisk said even the presence of the “XX” symbol in the school’s parking lot would prompt a conversation, though he didn’t outright say that “XX” bumper stickers are banned. When probing for the presence of viewpoint discrimination, Kelley acknowledged that a gay pride flag would be acceptable at the same sporting events that the “XX” symbol is banned. She said that is because the former is “inclusionary,” while the latter is “exclusionary.” Kelley also described in depth how the school district prepared for the September soccer protest in the days after they caught wind of it via social media. She said the district considered but ultimately rejected the option of closing the game to spectators completely. Ultimately, Kelley worked with Fisk, athletic director Michael Desilets, and the Bow police department to increase the presence of officials at the game. During the second half, the game was temporarily paused while Foote, Fellers, and Rash were asked to remove their armbands, which they ultimately agreed to do after a police officer got involved. Jeremy Margolis can be contacted at jmargolis@cmonitor.com .

NoneS.Sudan's Kiir holds urgent talks over shootout at ex-spy chief's homeThe world of Smithsonian scholars is vast and limitless—from the oceans to outer space, from the prehistoric past to the dawn of the digital age. This year, they worked to bring the public such exhibitions as “ Staging the Supernatural ,” a showcase of amazing Japanese woodblock prints at the National Museum of Asian Art; “ Reclaiming My Time ,” a display of contemporary design at the National Museum of African American History and Culture; “ Forensic Science on Trial ,” a journey through the history of forensics in the courtroom at the National Museum of American History; and NASA’s Earth Information Center , a look at the state of planet Earth at the National Museum of Natural History. The Smithsonian also welcomed new pandas to the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, hosted its annual Folklife Festival and helped celebrate 25 years of the Chandra X-Ray Observatory . Smithsonian staff members’ reading tastes are just as varied as their work, a reflection of the breadth of their knowledge and interests. We asked some of these curators, educators and experts what 2024 books they would recommend, and they answered with a wonderfully wide-ranging mix: a deep dive on food and culture in New Orleans, the personal writing of an esteemed saxophonist, a time-travel adventure, and much more. Here are 11 books to add to your reading lists. Recommended by Katherine Ott , curator in the Division of Medicine and Science at the National Museum of American H istory History can be fierce and troubling as well as informative and healing. David Rosner and Gerald Markowitz’s newest book demonstrates this through a focus on the history of American health. It is a given that we all die eventually, but the lives that take us there are puzzles of history, gender, race, location and other social factors. And our health is affected in ways many of us are unaware of. The authors are great storytellers, and they begin with the early days of the nation and take us through the elements and decisions wedded to medicine’s efficacy: the physicians and thinkers, industry and commerce, and, most strikingly, the maze of profit and politics that has led to the health care inequities and inefficiencies of today. Human health depends upon much more than advanced technology and effective medications—so much more. Through the lens of death and disease, this book provides a new way of understanding the history of the United States from the colonial era to the present. Recommended by Elizabeth C. Babcock , director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum In a year dominated by national elections and public debates about leadership, Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America’s History-Making Women provides a timely consideration of the often overlooked, yet influential ways in which presidential spouses have shaped America. Less a series of biographies and more a cogent analysis of the evolution of the role of first lady, this book provides an eminently readable introduction to the women who have filled this role. The first half of the book provides a glimpse into the defining moments that shaped each woman’s approach, while the second half examines the complexities of curating a legacy for themselves and their spouses. Well-researched and drawing on memorable primary sources, this thought-provoking book brings these women to life in a way that enriches our public discourse about gender, politics and presidential leadership, and provides a critically important perspective about women in American history. A groundbreaking book showing the evolutionary role of first lady and its historic importance on the American presidency. Recommended by Ann Caspari , early childhood education specialist at the National Air and Space Museum How do you explain something as otherworldly as a nebula to a young child? This beautiful nonfiction book employs the character Nebula to introduce herself. The combination of folkloric illustrations with real images of nebulae makes this, well, nebulous topic more understandable and relatable. In the book, we become a space traveler to explore cosmic wonders with Nebula and see how we are connected to exploding stars, swirling molecules and clouds of stardust. Teresa Robeson’s poetic text and Diana Renzina’s luminous illustrations make an unusually lovely scientific book for older elementary school children. In this gorgeous nonfiction look into the cosmos, the nebula narrator invites young astronomers to learn more about these immense space clouds, from how they form to what they do. Recommended by Melanie Adams , director of the Anacostia Community Museum Growing up in New Jersey, I traveled into New York City to view the beautiful window displays. I never thought much about the history of these retail giants until I read Julie Satow’s When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion . This book documents the golden era of American department stores through the lives of three pioneering women: Hortense Odlum, Dorothy Shaver and Geraldine Stutz. These leaders reshaped the retail landscape and championed women’s roles in business during the 20th century. While the book focuses on New York, it also provides short histories of department stores in other parts of the country, such as the St. Luke Emporium, opened in 1905 by Maggie Walker in Richmond, Virginia . Run by African Americans, the store was an opportunity for Black women both to shop and to have careers and become independent. The book highlights how these women turned department stores into cultural hubs of style and innovation while breaking gender barriers in a male-dominated industry. Journalist Julie Satow draws back the curtain on three visionaries who took great risks, forging new paths for the women who followed in their footsteps. Recommended by Nicole Dowd , head of public programs at the National Museum of Asian Art This past May, during the National Museum of Asian Art’s IlluminAsia Festival celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we had the opportunity to host Vietnamese American author Susan Lieu for a poignant conversation on mental health and intergenerational healing, which produced moments of both tears and laughter onstage and throughout the auditorium. Lieu’s book, The Manicurist’s Daughter , spans storytelling of Vietnam War refugees, pressures of the American dream, Asian beauty standards, and how the untimely death of her mother affected her family and relationships for decades after. The book is a moving memoir that seamlessly blends personal storytelling with cultural reflection while simultaneously breaking down cultural stereotypes around grief, intergenerational trauma and mental health. This is a story of fierce determination, strength in shared culture and finding your place in the world. Recommended by Karen Osborn , curator of polychaetes, peracarids and plankton at the National Museum of Natural History Are you ready to stretch your awareness of other worlds—or, better yet, explore the alien realm that is the vast majority of our own planet? By far the largest living space on Earth lies below the surface of the ocean and above the deep-sea floor. This massive environment is not the empty space that we have long thought of it as. Instead, it is a complex set of habitats organized by factors we are only just beginning to be able to appreciate and measure. In the mysterious ocean, billions of incredible animals survive and thrive, typically looking unlike anything most people have seen before. Biologist Sönke Johnsen weaves his story of ocean discovery with fascinating explanations of the challenges that have shaped ocean animals into the often beautiful, sometimes hideous creatures we are feverishly working to learn from. This book will feed your curiosity, introduce you to the denizens of the deep and make you laugh. Dive in! Journey inside the peculiar world of the seagoing scientists who are providing tantalizing new insights into how the animals of the open ocean solve the problems of their existence. Recommended by James Deutsch , content coordinator for the Smithsonian’s America at 250 Book Project New Orleans is justly famous for its food—beignets, gumbo and crawfish étouffée, to name just a few. But Theresa McCulla, formerly with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and now with Mars Inc., approaches the city’s culinary delights from a cultural perspective. Covering some 200 years of New Orleans’ history, McCulla convincingly demonstrates how the sensory pleasures of food consumption have been inextricably linked to commodification and violence, resulting from the complicated relations among the area’s Black, White, Creole and Indigenous populations. The book explores the tensions among auction blocks, dining tables, street vendors, sugar plantations, food markets, cookbooks, tourism and much more. McCulla opens our eyes to some of the unexpected ways in which New Orleans has long been an insatiable city. Theresa McCulla probes the overt and covert ways that the production of food and the discourse about it both created and reinforced many strains of inequality in New Orleans, a city significantly defined by its foodways. Recommended by Steven Lewis , curator of music and performing arts at the National Museum of African American History and Culture At 94, tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins is one of American music’s most revered figures and the last living link to the bebop revolution of the 1940s and ’50s. Musicians and scholars continue to study his classic recordings, such as Saxophone Colossus (1957), Freedom Suite (1958) and The Bridge (1962), which established his reputation as one of the greatest jazz improvisers. The New York Review of Books ’ new edited collection of Rollins’ writing draws on the six boxes of notebooks he donated to the New York Public Library in 2017. The selections, and the insightful introduction by editor Sam V.H. Reese, trace 50 years of Rollins’ studies of saxophone technique and music theory, along with his varied explorations of science, history and religion. Rollins’ notes also document his evolving understanding of his central place in jazz history. This book offers a uniquely intimate look at a monumental artist. Take an unequaled glimpse into the mind and workshop of a musical titan, as well as a wealth of insight and inspiration to readers. Recommended by Julie Botnick , access and outreach archivist of the Archives Center at the National Museum of American History I often say that each piece of archival material saved is a bit of a miracle, and that is absolutely apparent when reading this cookbook. The recipes in The Jewish Holiday Table survived and were adapted over generations of movement across the Jewish diaspora—the Rosh Hashanah recipes of the Solnicki family span a journey of war and displacement from Italy and Tunisia to Paris and Argentina, while Fany Gerson’s Passover Seder honors her great-grandmother, who started incorporating Mexican ingredients like lime and chiles into her traditional Ukrainian dishes when she immigrated in the 1920s. The Jewish Food Society, which started as a digital archive to document ephemeral Jewish family recipes passed down in oral histories, reveres the past but isn’t stuck in it; the design is modern, the food styling is vibrant, and the recipes are meticulously tested. This is an accessible cookbook for history lovers and a unique way for chefs to gain inspiration for celebratory feasts, though I will warn you to double the recipes if you want leftovers. The 135 recipes and accompanying stories in this book are a dazzling expression of all the ways we celebrate through what we bring to the table. Recommended by Gathoni Kamau, community outreach specialist and acting head of visitor experience at the National Museum of African Art Ugandan American designer Nasozi Kakembo’s beautiful book features stunning decor with traditional African heritage objects. It highlights artisans in Africa and their communities, giving context to the furniture, textiles, baskets, rugs and accessories that they create. In addition to showcasing inspiring interiors, the book also contains a sourcing guide to help readers learn about cultural appropriation, the origins of objects and ethical shopping models. The African Decor Edit is thoughtfully crafted and includes personal stories and photos, making it more intimate than your average decor book. In this book demonstrating the beauty of African decor, each chapter presents artisans in their home countries, telling their stories in their own words. Recommended by Sanchita Balachandran , director of the Smithsonian’s Museum Conservation Institute Preserving cultural heritage is a bit like time travel. As a conservator of archaeological materials, I examine items made in the past to imagine what the lives of those ancient people were like, wishing I could just have a conversation with them. Kaliane Bradley’s swoony speculative fiction thriller The Ministry of Time brings that wish to life. She writes a crisply observed, laugh-out-loud study of a civil servant trying to do a decent job at a very odd assignment: being a guide of sorts to a person literally plucked out of history and brought into our own time. Bradley’s book asks what might be possible—and what hope we as humans might have—if we could meet and truly engage with past people and even our past selves. It’s a novel that takes on some big, existential questions about the weight of history with a lightness and deftness that is utterly unexpected and delightful. An exquisitely original and feverishly fun fusion of genres and ideas, this book asks: What does it mean to defy history, when history is living in your house? Get the latest stories in your inbox every weekday. A Note to our Readers Smithsonian magazine participates in affiliate link advertising programs. 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This case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safeguarding personal information in the digital age. As technology continues to advance, the risks of unauthorized access and exploitation of data are ever-present. It is essential for individuals to remain vigilant about their privacy and for regulatory bodies to enforce strict measures to prevent data breaches and misuse.'It was a hidden gem in the county': St. Thomas patients look for alternate solutions as STEGH therapy pool remains closed

The incident took place during a charity gala event in New York City, where Anderson, a prominent figure in the healthcare industry, was gunned down in cold blood. Witnesses reported seeing Montgomery fleeing the scene, leaving behind a trail of chaos and confusion.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. 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 woman $250K in sexual assault case, civil jury rules LONDON (AP) — A civil jury in Ireland has found that mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor sexually assaulted a woman in a hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. The Dublin jury awarded the woman more than $250,000 for her lawsuit that claimed McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her on Dec. 9, 2018. The lawsuit says the assault left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified he never forced her to do anything and that the woman had fabricated her allegations after the two had consensual sex. The jury found for the woman on Friday. At least 15 people are sick in Minnesota from ground beef tied to E. coli recall U.S. health officials say at least 15 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli poisoning tied to a national recall of more than 160,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef. Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. recalled the meat this week after Minnesota state agriculture officials reported multiple illnesses and found that a sample of the product tested positive for E. coli O157:H7, which can cause life-threatening infections. Symptoms of E. coli poisoning include fever, vomiting, diarrhea and signs of dehydration. Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood star after reaching a settlement. Lawyers for Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice Thursday. Jabbari is a British dancer who had accused Majors of subjecting her to escalating incidents of physical and verbal abuse during their relationship. Representatives for Majors didn’t respond to emails seeking comment Friday. Jabbari’s lawyer said the suit was “favorably settled” and her client is moving on with “her head held high.” Majors was convicted of misdemeanor assault and harassment last December and sentenced to a yearlong counseling program. Hyundai, Kia recall over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix problem that can cause loss of power DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix a pesky problem that can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. The recalls cover more than 145,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles including the 2022 through 2024 Ioniq 5, the 2023 through 2025 Ioniq 6, GV60 and GV70, and the 2023 and 2024 G80. Also included are nearly 63,000 Kia EV 6 vehicles from 2022 through 2024. The affiliated Korean automakers say in government documents that a transistor in a charging control unit can be damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery. Dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed. They also will update software. Christmas TV movies are in their Taylor Swift era, with two Swift-inspired films airing this year Two of the new holiday movies coming to TV this season have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding. “Christmas in the Spotlight” debuts Saturday on Lifetime. It stars Jessica Lord as the world’s biggest pop star and Laith Wallschleger, playing a pro football player, who meet and fall in love, not unlike Swift and her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. On Nov. 30, Hallmark will air “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.” Instead of a nod to Swift, it’s an ode to family traditions and bonding, like rooting for a sports team. Hallmark’s headquarters is also in Kansas City. Top football recruit Bryce Underwood changes commitment to Michigan instead of LSU, AP source says ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Top football recruit Bryce Underwood has flipped to Michigan after pledging to play at LSU. That's according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to share the recruit’s plans to join the Wolverines. Underwood pinned a post on his Instagram account, showing a post in which reported that he has committed to Michigan. The 6-foot-3 quarterback played at Belleville High School about 15 miles east of Michigan's campus, and told LSU nearly a year ago he intended to enroll there. Emperor penguin released at sea 20 days after waddling onto Australian beach MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia has been released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach. The adult male was found on Nov. 1 on sand dunes in temperate southwest Australia about 2,200 miles north of the Antarctic coast. He was released Wednesday from a boat that traveled several hours from Western Australia state's most southerly city of Albany. His caregiver Carol Biddulph wasn't sure at first if the penguin would live. She said a mirror was important to his rehabilitation because they provide a sense of company. Biddulph said: “They’re social birds and he stands next to the mirror most of the time.” Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, first in NL. Aaron Judge earns second AL honor in 3 seasons NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani won his third Most Valuable Player Award and first in the National League, and Aaron Judge earned his second American League honor on Thursday. Ohtani was a unanimous MVP for the third time, receiving all 30 first-place votes and 420 points in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was second with 263 points and Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte third with 229. Judge was a unanimous pick for the first time. Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. got all 30 second-place votes for 270 points, and Yankees outfielder Juan Soto was third with 21 third-place votes and 229 points.How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 12/26/2024

Why TJX Companies (TJX) Is Among the Best Retail Stocks to Invest inChris Sutton has lauded Celtic for grinding out an “enormous” win over Aberdeen to tighten their grip on the Scottish Premiership title. As the elements battered Pittodrie, it was Reo Hatate’s brilliant strike which finally broke the deadlock 12 minutes from time to end Aberdeen’s 100% home record and send the Hoops seven points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand. US defender Cameron Carter-Vickers picked up the Player of the Match award for his battling performance, putting in a vital block in the closing minutes to deny Ester Sokler from snatching a late equaliser for the Dons. Read more: Luis Palma Celtic transfer situation addressed amid MLS link Celtic UCL opponent in heartfelt message after 'wonderful' away day Sky Sports pundit Chris Sutton heaped praise on Brendan Rodgers ' side after what could prove to be a pivotal moment in the title race. “Enormous win for Celtic in wild conditions,” he wrote on X. “Celtic had to earn it. Aberdeen gave it their all and pushed them all the way. Hatate with a stunning winner. Taylor great assist. Carter-Vickers a giant at the back.” Enormous win for Celtic in wild conditions. Celtic had to earn it. Aberdeen gave it their all and pushed them all the way. Hatate with a stunning winner. Taylor great assist. Carter-Vickers a giant at the back👏👏 Celtic are the only team who remain unbeaten in the Scottish Premiership with 13 wins and a draw after 14 games. The Hoops take on Hibernian at Celtic Park on Saturday.Since leaving Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain in a record-breaking transfer in 2017, Neymar has been linked with a return to the Camp Nou multiple times. His time in Paris has been successful on the pitch, but off the pitch, rumors of discontent and a longing to return to Spain have never truly faded away.

The end or a new dawn? Most recently, US presidential elections demonstrated how AI has amplified partisan split Ever since Francis Fukuyama proclaimed the triumph of liberalism following the collapse of the Soviet Union – the so-called ‘red peril’ – many around the world celebrated liberalism as the ultimate victor over the ideological challenge posed by communism. Rooted in Hegelian ideals, the prophetic rhythm of Fukuyama’s canonical ‘The End of History and the Last Man’ presented the liberal notions of individual liberty and the free market as a divine apex of human civilisation. However, the headwinds of Artificial Intelligence (AI) have challenged these notions by giving rise to algorithmic control at the expense of individual liberties and decision-making autonomy. Classical liberals, notably Adam Smith, viewed individuals as indispensable drivers of the liberal economic engine. However, with the deep integration of AI into the capitalist market economy, the role of human involvement at the socioeconomic level is being fundamentally redefined. As evidenced in the World Economic Forum’s report, AI is seemingly poised to wipe out 83 million jobs while creating 63 million with a net deficit of 14 million by 2028. From data entry to managerial roles, more than 3000 sectors are likely to be gulped by the transformative impact of AI algorithms. Similar trends were highlighted in a PEW Research report, which cautioned about AI’s groundbreaking potential to undermine human agency by prioritising algorithm-driven tools. On top of that, technological advancement in AI threatens democratic processes and electoral integrity through the spread of manipulated content. As noted by the Global Risk Report 2024, AI-powered misinformation was regarded as a topmost threat in the global risk landscape. Most recently, the US presidential elections demonstrated how AI has amplified the partisan split through turbocharged deepfakes and satire. A notable instance was Elon Musk’s posting of a deepfake visual, which showed Kamala Harris rejoicing in Biden’s decision to withdraw his candidacy, and crowning herself a ‘diversity hire.’ Although quickly debunked, the visual garnered 137 million views, showcasing AI’s power to enable large-scale political manipulation. Advancements in AI have enabled malicious actors to undermine democratic trust and accountability, necessitating a reevaluation of Fukuyama’s assertion that democracy represents the ultimate endpoint of human civilisation. While his thesis highlighted liberalism’s triumph over fascism and communism, it did not anticipate the emerging threat posed by AI algorithms in eroding individual autonomy within democratic systems. Tools like chatbots, digital holograms, and deepfakes have infiltrated electoral and political processes, jeopardising the foundational principles of liberal philosophy – individual liberty, democratic freedom, accountability, and informed consent. The concentration of information within a few tech giants increasingly undermines Abraham Lincoln’s celebrated maxim: 'government of the people, by the people, for the people’. Instead, it is giving rise to a system where a small group of digital titans controls vast amounts of information, consolidating power in the hands of the few. To survive this algorithmic tsunami, democratic societies must enact effective checks to protect liberal democratic values. Ensuring vigorous governance is a prerequisite to maintaining democratic trust, attribution, accountability, and individual involvement in political procedures. As one analyst noted, integrating human oversight is crucial to ensure that intelligent systems are not only technically competent but also aligned with ethical and social codes. In other words, making citizens effective stakeholders is vital to ensure the perseverance of individual autonomy and forging trust between technology and society. Liberal democracies have shown resilience to external and internal shockwaves through multiple ebbs and flows of history. The onus is now on governments to exhibit a symbiotic evolution to navigate the choppy waters of technological progress and political uncertainty. To say the least, it requires the creation of an AI-ordered new social contract by situating it in the existing political and governance frameworks. Regardless of the path taken, one thing is certain: if not regulated, AI is prone to trigger a new ‘end of history’. The real question is: amid the pulse of the digital age, who will assume the role of Fukuyama in reorienting the liberal political compass to navigate the tsunami of algorithms, steering it toward a tranquil beach? The writer is a research assistant at the Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies, Islamabad. He can be reached at: cass.thinkers@casstt.comThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has explained why it restricted transactions on PoS terminals The bank stated that the move was to boost Nigeria’s drive for cashless policy and enhance operational procedures CBN earlier restricted withdrawals from PoS at N100,000 for individuals and N1.2 million for operators PAY ATTENTION: Follow our WhatsApp channel to never miss out on the news that matters to you! Legit.ng’s Pascal Oparada has reported on tech, energy, stocks, investment and the economy for over a decade. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has explained that introducing the N100,000 daily withdrawal limit on Point-of-Sale (PoS) terminals is part of its efforts to promote the cashless policy. The bank added that the move will address operational challenges, reduce fraud, and establish uniform standards in Nigeria . CBN imposes new cash withdrawal limit Legit.ng earlier reported that the CBN introduced the measure in a circular, limiting PoS operators to N100,000 for individuals and N1.2 million for operators. PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app! The CBN circular listed several key measures agents must follow, including providing agent banking terminals with a daily maximum cash transaction limit of N100,000 per customer. Read also Naira scarcity: House of Reps take action as CBN, banks set cash withdrawal limit It also pegged a daily cash-out for each agent at N1.2 million. CBN differentiates agent banking from merchants It stated that agency banking differs from merchant activities and that agents apply approved Agent Code 6010 for agent banking. The apex bank also warned that violations of these directives will “attract appropriate penalties, including monetary and/or administrative sanctions.” PoS operators begin new charges Legit.ng earlier reported that PoS operators have hiked their charges in line with the new Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) of N50 on every N10,000 received by Opay, Palmpay, and other fintech platform users. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIR) ordered the implementation of the EMTL on behalf of the Nigerian government. The policy was scheduled to begin on September 9, 2024, but it was delayed following Nigerians' outrage. Several fintech platforms, such as Opay, Palpay, Moniepoint, and others, sent messages to their customers on Sunday, December 1, 2024, notifying them of the impending debit of N50 on the recipient's accounts. PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy! Source: Legit.ng