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ye7nb DENVER (AP) — Travis Hunter made a pair of proclamations Thursday: He’s for sure entering the NFL draft after this season, but not until he sees Colorado all the way through the College Football Playoff — if the Buffaloes make it there. The first was already a given for the draft-eligible junior who plays both receiver and cornerback. The second is a risk-reward play for a projected high first-round pick who averages around 120 snaps a game. In years past, it took two extra postseason wins to capture a national title. Now, it could take up to four additional contests. That’s more of a chance to shine, but also more chance for an injury. “I don’t think nobody will opt out because you’re showing NFL teams that you’re more focused on something else, other than the team goal,” Hunter said of the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff. “So I don’t think players are going to opt out of the playoffs.” Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders chatted Thursday in a set of Zoom calls about turning around the program at Colorado (from 4-8 last season to bowl eligibility), chasing a Big 12 title, turning pro — Hunter acknowledged he will “for sure” — and, of course, the Heisman race, where Hunter is currently the odds-on favorite in an award each wants to see the other win. “He’s deserving of it, and if it’s between me and him, I want him to get it,” said Sanders, whose 16th-ranked Buffaloes (8-2, 6-1 Big 12, No. 16 CFP ) travel to Arrowhead Stadium to face Kansas (4-6, 3-4) this weekend. “He does a lot of amazing things that have never been done before.” Countered Hunter: “I know he wants me to win it, but I also want him to win as bad as I want to win it.” Hunter is a generational talent shining on both sides of the ball. As a receiver, he has 74 catches for 911 yards and nine touchdowns. On defense, he has picked off three passes, even though teams are reluctant to throw his direction. Like he did in high school and now in college, he believes he can do both on the next level. But he understands the trepidation of the NFL team that picks him. “They don’t want their top pick to go down too early," Hunter said. “I like when people tell me I can’t do it, because they just motivate me to continue to do what I want to do.” Sanders is turning in a stellar season as well with 27 touchdown passes, one away from tying Sefo Liufau for the most in a single season in program history. He's projected to be one of the first QBs off the draft board. The future certainly looks bright at Colorado thanks to the legacies Sanders and Hunter under coach Deion Sanders. But that's a point to ponder later. “I can’t think too much forward past Saturday,” Shedeur Sanders cracked. “The main thing is winning the Big 12 championship. That’s the main thing we’re focused on." Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballInvestors can contact the law firm at no cost to learn more about recovering their losses LOS ANGELES, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises ASP Isotopes Inc . ("ASP Isotopes" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ASPI) investors of a class action representing investors that bought securities between October 30, 2024 and November 26, 2024 , inclusive (the "Class Period"). Acadia Healthcare investors have until February 3, 2025 to file a lead plaintiff motion. Investors are encouraged to contact attorney Lesley F. Portnoy , by phone 310-692-8883 or email : lesley@portnoylaw.com, to discuss their legal rights, or click here to join the case. The Portnoy Law Firm can provide a complimentary case evaluation and discuss investors’ options for pursuing claims to recover their losses. According to the complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the public. ASP Isotopes misrepresented the effectiveness of its enrichment technology to investors. The Company inaccurately promoted the potential of its high-assay low-enriched uranium facility. Additionally, it overstated the performance of its nuclear fuels operating segment. As a result, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the truth about ASP Isotopes was revealed, investors incurred financial losses. Please visit our website to review more information and submit your transaction information. The Portnoy Law Firm represents investors in pursuing claims against caused by corporate wrongdoing. The Firm’s founding partner has recovered over $5.5 billion for aggrieved investors. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Lesley F. Portnoy, Esq. Admitted CA and NY Bar lesley@portnoylaw.com 310-692-8883 www.portnoylaw.com Attorney Advertising

NoneAs TikTok bill steams forward, online influencers put on their lobbying hats to visit Washington WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers, meet your latest lobbyists: online influencers from TikTok. Haleluya Hadero, The Associated Press Dec 23, 2024 2:52 PM Dec 23, 2024 3:20 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers, meet your latest lobbyists: online influencers from TikTok. The platform is once again bringing influencers to Washington, this time to lobby members of Congress to reject a fast-moving bill that would force TikTok's Beijing-based parent company to sell or be banned in the United States. On Tuesday, some influencers began a two-day advocacy event in support of TikTok, which arranged their trip ahead of a House floor vote on the legislation on Wednesday. But unlike a similar lobbying event the company put together last March when talks of a TikTok ban reached a fever pitch, this year’s effort appeared more rushed as the company scrambles to counter the legislation, which advanced rapidly on Capitol Hill. Summer Lucille, a TikTok content creator with 1.4 million followers who is visiting Washington this week, said if TikTok is banned, she “don’t know what it will do” to her business, a plus-sized boutique in Charlotte, North Carolina. “It will be devastating,” Lucille said in an interview arranged by the platform. The legislation is drawing unusual support in Congress In an unusual showing of bipartisanship, a House panel unanimously approved the measure last week. President Joe Biden has said he will sign the legislation if lawmakers pass it. But it’s unclear what will happen in the Senate, where several bills aimed at banning TikTok have stalled. The legislation faces other roadblocks. Former president and current presidential candidate Donald Trump, who holds sway over both House and Senate Republicans, has voiced opposition to the bill, saying it would empower Meta-owned Facebook, which he continues to lambast over his 2020 election loss. The bill also faces pushback from some progressive lawmakers in the House as well as civil liberties groups who argue it infringes on the First Amendment. TikTok could be banned if ByteDance, the parent company, doesn’t sell its stakes in the platform and other applications it owns within six months of the bill’s enactment. The fight over the platform takes place as U.S.-China relations have shifted to that of strategic rivalry, especially in areas such as advanced technologies and data security, seen as essential to each country’s economic prowess and national security. The shift, which started during the Trump years and has continued under Biden, has placed restrictions on export of advanced technologies and outflow of U.S. monies to China, as well as access to the U.S. market by certain Chinese businesses. The Biden administration also has cited human rights concerns in blacklisting a number of Chinese companies accused of assisting the state surveillance campaign against ethnic minorities. TikTok isn’t short on lobbyists. Its Beijing-based parent company ByteDance has a strong lobbying apparatus in Washington that includes dozens of lobbyists from well-known consulting and legal firms as well as influential insiders, such as former members of Congress and ex-aides to powerful lawmakers, according to the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will also be in Washington this week and plans to meet with lawmakers, according to a company spokesperson who said Chew’s visit was previously scheduled. Influencers descend on Washington But influencers, who have big followings on social media and can share personal stories of how the platform boosted their businesses — or simply gave them a voice — are still perhaps one of the most powerful tools the company has in its arsenal. A TikTok spokesperson said dozens of influencers will attend the two-day event, including some who came last year. The spokesperson did not immediately respond to questions about how many new people would be attending this year’s lobbying blitz. The company is briefing them ahead of meetings with their representatives and media interviews. Lucille, who runs the boutique in North Carolina, says has seen a substantial surge in revenue because of her TikTok page. The 34-year-old began making TikTok content focusing on plus-sized fashion in March 2022, more than a decade after she started her business. She quickly amassed thousands of followers after posting a nine-second video about her boutique. Because of her popularity on the platform, her business has more online exposure and customers, some of whom have visited from as far as Europe. She says she also routinely hears from followers who are finding support through her content about fashion and confidence. JT Laybourne, an influencer who also came to Washington, said he joined TikTok in early 2019 after getting some negative comments on videos he posted on Instagram while singing in the car with his children. Laybourne, who lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, said he was attracted to the short-form video platform because it was easy to create videos that contained music. Like Lucille, he quickly gained traction on the app. He says he also received more support from TikTok users, who reacted positively to content he produced on love and positivity. Laybourne says the community he built on the platform rallied around his family when he had to undergo heart surgery in 2020. Following the surgery, he said he used the platform to help raise $1 million for the American Heart Association in less than two years. His family now run an apparel company that gets most of its traffic from TikTok. “I will fight tooth-and-nail for this app,” he said. But whether the opposition the company is mounting through lobbyists or influencers will be enough to derail the bill is yet to be seen. On Tuesday, House lawmakers received a briefing on national security concerns regarding TikTok from the FBI, Justice Department and intelligence officials. ____ AP Journalist Didi Tang contributed to this report. ___ This story was originally published on March 12, 2024. It was updated on December 23, 2024 to clarify a quote by TikTok content creator Summer Lucille. Haleluya Hadero, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? 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The clock may have finally wound down for TikTok after a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled on Friday that Congress has the power to ban the popular social media app if it fails to shed its Chinese ownership. The judges dismissed the First Amendment challenge that was brought by TikTok and many of its highest-profile users, who argued the ban was unconstitutional. "The First Amendment exists to protect free speech in the United States. Here the Government acted solely to protect that freedom from a foreign adversary nation and to limit that adversary's ability to gather data on people in the United States," wrote Judge Douglas Ginsburg. Sell-or-Ban—No Other Option The sell-or-ban law was signed by President Joe Biden in April, after receiving bipartisan support from lawmakers—including many who received classified briefings from the U.S. intelligence community. Critics of Friday's ruling were quick to call for the Supreme Court to review the Court of Appeals ruling. "This law threatens the free speech rights of our client and millions of other Americans who use TikTok to share and hear political ideas," said Jacob Huebert, president of the Liberty Justice Center, which filed a lawsuit to challenge the TikTok ban in June. "To protect their rights, we'll ask the court to stay its decision until we seek Supreme Court review and receive a final decision," Huerbert added. Not Over Until It's Over While the company has until January 19, 2025, to either be sold or be banned—there are still possible lifelines available for TikTok. "One is the Supreme Court, which doesn't have to accept the case but could," explained social media analyst Greg Sterling, co-founder of Near Media. It is a long shot, as the high court may opt not to hear the case. Yet, even if the case is heard, it doesn't mean SCOTUS would rule in favor of TikTok, especially as lawmakers from both sides of the political spectrum have pushed for the ban. "It's unlikely to say that the First Amendment outweighs U.S. national security interests, especially in the wake of the recent Chinese 'Salt Typhoon' hacking incident ," said Sterling, who added the other lifeline could come from the incoming administration. During his first term, President-elect Donald Trump had actually tried to ban TikTok, only to see the Biden administration overturn it. It is possible the same could play out again, just with the roles reversed. Trump has said he no longer supports a ban . "Although the ban is scheduled to take effect before he's inaugurated, Trump could push Congress to repeal the ban," added Sterling. "It's not clear whether that would be successful because of divisions within the Republican Party on TikTok." Are The Security Concerns Valid? Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have warned of the potential danger that the app presents as it could share user data with China, yet, some critics of the law say TikTok is just part of a much larger and more serious issue of how social media companies have access to the personal data of users. "The U.S. Court of Appeals ruling on TikTok highlights critical issues in mobile app security, API vulnerabilities, and the overarching role of big technology companies in app ecosystems dominated by Apple and Google," said Ted Morocco, CEO of cybersecurity provider Approov. "While the TikTok ban focuses on national security risks due to foreign ownership, the conversation must expand to address systemic flaws in app distribution and privacy regulation," Morocco added. "The lack of a federal data privacy framework in the U.S. exacerbates the issue, allowing platform owners to set their opaque policies." The cybersecurity expert added that the current policies enable practices that prioritize profit over user protection, including permissive data harvesting and inadequate penalties for privacy violations. "A clear, enforceable policy would mitigate these risks, especially for minors, who are disproportionately targeted by app-based surveillance and manipulative algorithms," explained Morocco, who said similar scrutiny should apply to all apps, regardless of their origin. TikTok's ban is largely justified by concerns over data flowing to a foreign adversary, even as American companies don't operate all that differently in how they gather customer data. "U.S.-based companies like Meta and Amazon have also faced allegations of privacy abuses," said Morocco. "A robust framework would ensure equal accountability and provide mechanisms for imposing meaningful penalties globally." TikTok's case simply serves as a microcosm of broader issues within cybersecurity, and how users are largely oblivious to how their data may be used. This ruling could address some national security concerns, but Morocco said a more comprehensive and transparent approach is needed to tackle the structural problems of app ecosystems. "Only by prioritizing security, transparency, and accountability, can the U.S. safeguard its citizens," he continued. Where Does This Leave TikTok Users? There is now less than a month and a half until TikTok could be banned in the U.S., and those who have large followings may need to look to other platforms . "If TikTok is shut down, which would be highly disruptive for many creators and users, Instagram is the most likely place that both groups would turn," said Sterling. "Instagram Reels is essentially a TikTok clone. But they could move to other networks as well. Bluesky is a possibility but I would be surprised if people moved over there vs. Instagram."

House Democrats have made it clear to Speaker Mike Johnson that they won’t launch another rescue attempt to allow him to retain the speakership. Johnson is set to have the narrowest of majorities in the next Congress and will have little room to maneuver with a caucus in which some members are angling to take him out. Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has said that he’ll vote against Johnson as speaker on January 3. A number of other members of the party have said that they’re undecided, according to Axios . Johnson may only be able to lose a single vote with a majority of 219 to 215. Last week, Johnson decided not to push on with the federal funding package he negotiated with the Democrats to instead launch a slimmer version with an extension of the debt limit as demanded by President-elect Donald Trump. House Democrats accused the speaker of reneging on their agreement, and they chose not to support the bill as a caucus. While Johnson subsequently succeeded in passing the legislation without raising the debt ceiling, the trust with Democrats had already been broken. Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York made clear during a caucus meeting Friday that relations with Johnson were going downhill, according to Axios . He noted that Johnson had gone back on his word on the funding deal and that he had allowed communications to cease at times during the past week, three lawmakers told the outlet. Rep. Pete Aguilar of California, the House Democratic Caucus chair, said that he won’t ask members to save Johnson like they did in May. Appearing on MSNBC on Sunday, Jeffries told host and former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki that there’s a “real risk” that Johnson may be unable to be elected speaker on January 3. “There will be no Democrats available to save him,” he said. Several House Democrats who voted to save Johnson earlier this year told Axios Sunday that Johnson can no longer rely on them to retain the speakership. Centrist Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas said he’ll “follow leadership.” Meanwhile, fellow centrist Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York said he was voting with Jeffries. Michigan Democrat Rep. Haley Stevens told the outlet that Jeffries “is correct.” "It’s up to the Republicans to lead on governance now," she added. "If they need us they have to really make it worth our while, but [it] doesn’t seem likely that they will.” This comes as Trump is considering attempting to boot Johnson from his post, according to Politico . Trump is reportedly unhappy with the funding deal and that he didn’t get the debt ceiling hike he sought. “The president is upset — he wanted the debt ceiling dealt with,” a person in Trump’s circle told the outlet. “In the past couple weeks, we’ve questioned whether [Johnson has] been an honest broker,” another person said. “I don’t see how Johnson survives,” yet another individual told Politico . But Johnson’s bid for the speaker’s gavel is still officially backed by Trump and the Republican conference, which unanimously nominated him for another term as speaker in November. However, even if Johnson manages to win the speakership another time on January 3, there’s no guarantee that he’ll last the full two-year term. While the threshold to introduce a motion to remove the speaker has been raised to nine lawmakers, Johnson may still face the boot. Johnson is facing outrage from both his party’s conservatives and the grassroots activists outside Congress. They are both saying that he needs to do more to cut government spending. Rep. Troy Nehls, Republican of Texas, remains undecided on whether he’ll support Johnson. He told Axios last week that Johnson will need Democratic votes to keep the gavel. A Democrat from a swing district told Axios that they thought they would help Johnson “in a tough Speaker vote because he was true to his word even in hard times.” "That has absolutely changed now. Trust is all we have in these negotiations,” they added. “I thought Johnson was truly different. He’s no better than [former Speaker Kevin] McCarthy. He’s getting no help from me and I know many of my colleagues feel the same." "He has betrayed our trust and we will never trust him again to hold to any agreement,” Vermont Democrat Rep. Becca Balint told Axios . She also voted to support Johnson in May.

Fox Sports analyst Colin Cowherd shared some opinions with his audience during an episode of "The Herd" on Tuesday, singing the praises of former Oregon Duck and current Denver Bronco Bo Nix. In a 56-second clip posted to TikTok and various other social media platforms, Cowherd could be heard listing Nix's strengths and explaining why he believes the Broncos' signal-caller could be their next franchise quarterback. "There's nothing here that doesn't look like a star, franchise quarterback, and this is probably the worst roster he'll ever have," Cowherd said. "Arm is better than we think, super athletic, calm but confident, with a great coach." Cowherd partially credits Denver head coach Sean Payton for the early success of his rookie quarterback. Nix has thrown for 2,548 yards and 16 touchdowns compared to just six interceptions so far this season. "It's like boxing and having a great cornerman," Cowherd said. "And I think that's what Bo Nix has." Jerry Lai-Imagn Images In his last two games alone, the former Duck has tallied nearly 600 yards and six touchdowns through the air, entering offensive rookie of the year conversations. "This is not dink-and-dunk stuff. He is aggressive," Cowherd said. "On passes 15-plus yards down the field against the Raiders, he had a 129 passer rating. In fact, his last five games, Bo Nix, throwing 10-plus yards down the field, has a 127 passer rating." In the last two weeks, Nix's rookie of the year odds have improved from as poor as +3000 to just +110 according to DraftKings Sportsbook. "All the numbers are telling you," Cowherd said. "The game's not too fast, he's not overwhelmed, he's not throwing bad picks and he's throwing the ball down the field." Nix will hope to justify Cowherd's praises as the Broncos host the Cleveland Browns on Monday. Kickoff is set for 5:15 p.m. PST and the game will air on ESPN.ALEX BRUMMER: Miliband is missing the nuclear buttonTo play Maria Callas, Angelina Jolie had to lean how to breathe again

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Viewers say that the television reboot of the romance thriller Cruel Intentions is so "bad" that they can't look away. Reviews are rolling in for the Amazon Prime Video television series based on the original 1999 hit film by the same name. The reboot, which launched on Nov. 21, is a TV adaptation of the movie that was met with widespread success that starred Reese Witherspoon , Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Ryan Phillippe. And while the reboot features an all-new cast, one member of the original crew joined the project. Actor Sean Patrick Thomas reprised his role from the OG movie as he took on the role of Ronald Clifford, CeCe’s love interest, once again. The show follows a similar storyline to the movie as viewers follow the lives of step-siblings Caroline and Lucien as they work to stay at the top of the social ladder at Manchester College. But after getting entangled in a hazing scandal, the pair are on a mission to seek revenge on their nemesis Annie Grover who is the daughter of the Vice President of the United States. Al Michaels audibly disgusted on NFL's Amazon Prime Video commentary - 'what was that?' Cruel Intentions reboot drops release date and steamy new trailer - here’s how you can watch As the movie is given new life on the small screen, fans have taken to social media sharing their mixed reactions towards the show. On X, formerly Twitter, one person wrote: "The #CruelIntentions reboot is predictably bad, but once you stop comparing it to the greatest movie ever made, it’s fun to watch in a tacky, addictive way. The main pair share an unforgivable lack of chemistry, but the supporting cast save it. It’s also gayer than the original." Some viewers were pleased with the reboot as one fan wrote: "i want another season IM SEATED FOR ANOTHER ONE." Another echoed: "so most of us are in agreement that cruel intentions actually turned out to be a decent reimagining and s2 could only make the show better??" While a third satisfied chimed in: "i haven't watched a trash series that kept me glued to the screen in a long time. we are so back!" But others were less pleased with the remake. One disappointed viewer wrote: "The #CruelIntentions series is worse than I could have ever imagined." Another added: "I can't with episode 8, the way I shouted at that last few minutes. It's so disturbing I wanna crawl in ball & gouge my eyes out again." A third said: "i binged the #cruelintentions remake and i thought it was a limited series, but it doesn't even have a real ending." Click here to follow the Mirror US on Google News to stay up to date with all the latest news, sport and entertainment stories. All the latest news, showbiz, lifestyle and sports updates, brought to you by our dedicated American team. Follow the Mirror US News page on Facebook to make sure you're not missing out. DAILY NEWSLETTER: Sign up here to get the latest news and updates from the Mirror US straight to your inbox with our FREE newsletter.

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