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Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire to end nearly 14 months of fighting JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has approved a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon’s Hezbollah, setting the stage for an end to nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. Israeli warplanes meanwhile carried out the most intense wave of strikes in Beirut and its southern suburbs since the start of the conflict and issued a record number of evacuation warnings. At least 24 people were killed in strikes across the country, according to local authorities, as Israel signaled it aims to keep pummeling Hezbollah before the ceasefire is set to take hold at 4 a.m. local time on Wednesday. President Joe Biden, speaking in Washington, called the agreement “good news” and said his administration would make a renewed push for a ceasefire in Gaza. AP finds that a Pentagon-funded study on extremism in the military relied on old data Early this year, Pete Hegseth told a Fox News audience a new, Pentagon-funded study proved that the number of military service members and veterans involved in the Jan. 6 insurrection did not indicate a wider problem in the armed forces. Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick to head the Department of Defense, wasn’t alone. The Wall Street Journal’s opinion page highlighted the same report as evidence that extremists in military communities were “phantoms” created by a “false media narrative.” The X account for Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee posted that the study showed the focus on extremism in the military was a “witch hunt.” But The Associated Press has found that the study relied on old data, misleading analyses and ignored evidence that pointed to the opposite conclusion. Trump's threat to impose tariffs could raise prices for consumers, colliding with promise for relief DETROIT (AP) — If Donald Trump makes good on his threat to slap 25% tariffs on everything imported from Mexico and Canada, the price increases that could follow will collide with his campaign promise to give American families a break from inflation. Economists and industry officials say companies would have little choice but to pass along the added costs, dramatically raising prices for food, clothing, automobiles, booze and other goods. The president-elect floated the tariff idea and an additional 10% tax on goods from China, as a way to force the countries to halt the flow of illegal immigrants and drugs into the U.S. But his posts Monday threatening tariffs on his first day in office could be a negotiating ploy to get the countries to change behavior. Mexico suggests it would impose its own tariffs to retaliate against any Trump tariffs MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has suggested Mexico could retaliate with tariffs of its own, after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose 25% tariffs on Mexican goods if the country doesn’t stop the flow of drugs and migrants across the border. Sheinbaum says she is willing to engage in talks on the issues, but said drugs were a U.S. problem. She says "one tariff would be followed by another in response, and so on until we put at risk common businesses,” referring to U.S. automakers that have plants on both sides of the border. After delay, Trump signs agreement with Biden White House to begin formal transition handoff WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a required agreement with President Joe Biden’s White House to allow his transition team to coordinate with the existing federal workforce ahead of taking office on Jan. 20. The overdue agreement was supposed to have been signed by Oct. 1, according to the Presidential Transition Act, and the Biden White House has issued appeals in both public and private for Trump’s team to sign on. The agreement is a critical step in the process meant to ensure an orderly transfer of power at noon on Jan. 20 and limits the risk that the Trump team could find itself taking control of the massive federal government without being aware of ongoing programs and operations. Brazil’s Bolsonaro planned and participated in a 2022 coup plot, unsealed police report says SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro was fully aware of and actively participated in a coup plot to remain in office after his defeat in the 2022 election, according to a Federal Police report that has been unsealed. Brazil’s Federal Police last Thursday formally accused Bolsonaro and 36 other people of attempting a coup. They sent their 884-page report to the Supreme Court, which lifted the seal. Bolsonaro called a meeting in December 2022, during which he presented a draft decree to the commanders of the three divisions of the armed forces, that would have declared the vote fraudulent, to justify a possible military intervention. Bolsonaro has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of obese Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Zepbound covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a new rule the Biden administration proposed Tuesday morning. The proposal, which would not be finalized until after President-elect Donald Trump takes office, could cost taxpayers as much as $35 billion over the next decade. 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The practice is supported by a decade of research, during which 500 transplants of kidneys and livers from HIV-positive donors have been done in the U.S. Surveillance tech advances by Biden could aid in Trump's promised crackdown on immigration President-elect Donald Trump will return to power next year with a raft of technological tools at his disposal that would help deliver his campaign promise of cracking down on immigration — among them, surveillance and artificial intelligence technology that the Biden administration already uses to help make crucial decisions in tracking, detaining and ultimately deporting immigrants lacking permanent legal status. One algorithm, for example, ranks immigrants with a “Hurricane Score,” ranging from 1-5, to assess whether someone will “abscond” from the agency’s supervision. Ukraine says Russian attack sets a new record for the number of drones used KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian air force says Russia launched 188 drones against most regions of Ukraine in a nighttime blitz, describing it as a record number of drones deployed in a single attack. It said Tuesday that most of the drones were intercepted, but apartment buildings and critical infrastructure such as the national power grid were damaged. No casualties were immediately reported in the 17 targeted regions. Russia has been hammering civilian areas of Ukraine with increasingly heavy drone, missile and glide bomb attacks since the middle of the year. The Russian Defense Ministry, meanwhile, issued a rare official acknowledgement of its assets being hit on its own soil by U.S.-made longer-range missiles that the U.S. recently authorized Ukraine to use.Professionalism is a grind both physically and mentally; the body battered, the emotions on a roller-coaster and always treading carefully that fine margin between the highs of winning and its flip side when defeat gnaws at your very being. Timoney has put in his time at Ravenhill, tasting some highs and many notable lows along the way. He has become wired to the ways of the pro game and even with all the acquired scar tissue, the Dublin native remains refreshingly insightful when discussing this unforgiving environment. Experiencing the departure of close friends from the squad, a tricky enough chat with Andy Farrell last November, whether he will still be at Ravenhill next season and not forgetting the current slump in Ulster’s form; these are all emblematic of an environment in constant flux, but all are addressed even though being reminded of them must be somewhat uncomfortable for the 29-year-old. Ulster’s current travails can wait a bit though, as just what it is like to see people you have been through the mill with leave the scene and exit the WhatsApp group or just not be there for coffee any more is a reminder that there will come a time when it’s you clearing out the locker. “I always said to myself that I’d never take it for granted, and that people come and go,” Timoney says. “You obviously get very close with people, and you don’t want to forget that but certainly when it’s you who has been around longer and it’s some of your friends are the ones going it obviously feels a little different.” His close pal Greg Jones — they were housemates in Belfast — moved on at the end of last season, their final game together being in last June’s URC Quarter-Final when they lost out to their native province in a knockout tie. “It’s just the nature of it though but it’s tough, it’s sad, I always think (this) every year and obviously there’s reasoning and logic behind everything and that’s just the way it is,” he says. “It’ll be me one day as well I’m sure but everyone that leaves is a loss in some way and Greg was certainly a loss. “I lived with him and was very good friends with him,” he adds of Jones who is now back in Dublin and playing AIL for St Mary’s College, “but just with the group as well, when he played, he was always amazing and off the pitch with that dynamic of different voices. “(I suppose) that changes every year and some years it’s people like him and there are countless examples of people who are a loss off the pitch and it’s about all of us (who remain) trying to bring out more of us and more of the younger lads through to where they can feel those voices and opinions and we can keep adjusting that dynamic,” adds the back rower with over 150 appearances for Ulster. He’s out of contract at season’s end so it could even be that Timoney is heading towards the door though when asked he indicates that he might be staying, suggesting that negotiations are ongoing. “I’d say there’s a good chance, (but) I don’t know,” is how Timoney frames still being here this time next year. “I think everyone wants to get things going in the right direction and I’m loving my time at Ulster as much as there are lots of disappointments and we’re struggling at the moment. “And I’ve full faith we can get things going in the right direction again,” he adds. Were he to go it would certainly be a blow as Timoney is one of Ulster’s most consistent performers and can play across the backrow, functioning in one of the game’s most demanding areas. One aspect which may yet influence a decision might be Timoney’s Ireland involvements, or rather lack of them in the national shirt despite being part of enlarged squads. Most recently, he was with Ireland for the November series but was one of very few players not given any match involvement over the four Tests played. The last of Timoney’s, so far, three caps came against Fiji in autumn 2022 so when he wasn’t give the nod for last month’s outing against the islanders, his Ulster teammate Cormac Izuchukwu being handed a debut and Connacht’s Cian Prendergast the bench place — frontliners Caelan Doris and Josh van der Flier started — you can imagine that this likely led to an awkward chat with Andy Farrell. “Yeah, (it was) pretty difficult to be fair,” admits Timoney. “I go into every campaign hoping I’ll get picked for Ireland and thinking this is going to be the one that everything changes. “I haven’t played in a couple of years, but he just told me to keep the faith and keep doing what I’m doing and keep pushing and I’ll get better at all the things I’m constantly trying to get better at. “So, you have to be real with yourself and your ego there as well. You’re obviously upset but no one owes you a chance to play for Ireland so essentially, it’s not anyone else’s problem, it’s my problem. “So, I’ve just got to get to the point where they can’t ignore me. It’s on me to play better so I’ve certainly been trying.” Which leads back to Ulster and the five straight defeats behind them as they gear up for tonight’s interpro at the Dexcom Stadium. The sequence ought to have been halted last week against Munster at Ravenhill only for the visitors to snatch the result against 14-man Ulster with the game’s final play. Gut-wrenching really and Timoney tries to give the situation some context as well as explaining that there is no sense of overall panic as the squad are coping with transition as well as some challenging injury issues while, in recent times — Europe being a major factor here — the players have had to deal with some fairly formidable opposition. “None of us are happy with the current state of things,” he explains. “But there were times back in 2017 and 2018 when things felt worse for a number of other reasons as we all know. “Last weekend (against Munster) was incredibly disappointing the way the game finished but I thought the effort and some of the play for having 14 men for more than half the game was very promising and it’s still more games lost in a row, but it doesn’t feel like it’s getting worse. “It feels like it’s getting better, and I think we have to have that belief and look at ourselves and what we do better. “There is loads of stuff we can do better and we’re not lying to ourselves to by saying that we can get these things right and go out and win. If that wasn’t there, I’d feel worse, but it is there. “It’s been a tough period and it’s going to continue to be a tough period with the games we have, and the only answer can come from within our group and we feel as much as we’ve struggled in the past few weeks that the answers are there and that we’ll find them. “We’re doing our best to fix it, and we feel we’re not that far away.” The hard grind continues.
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Luke Humphries defeats Luke Littler to retain Players Championship Finals titleArsenal have moved up to second place in the Premier League with a 1-0 home win against Ipswich. Mikel Arteta's men are now six points behind leaders Liverpool, who enjoy a game in hand. Second-from-bottom Ipswich had won two of their last three away matches but were up against it from the start at the Emirates. The visitors did not have one touch in the Gunners' box during the first 45 minutes and, although Ipswich showed signs of life after the break, it was Arsenal who continued to dominate the game, marshalled by Declan Rice in midfield. Kai Havertz got the only goal midway through the first half when he knocked in a cross from Leandro Trossard. Havertz, Rice, Mikel Merino, Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus all had chances but none of them could add to Arsenal's tally. Arsenal are a point above third-place Chelsea and two points clear of season surprise team Nottingham Forest in fourth. Earlier, Brighton had most of the chances but could not find the net in a 0-0 draw with Brentford that extended the south coast club's winless run in the Premier League to six games. It was a frustrating night for the home side and especially Julio Enciso. The Paraguay striker had a host of opportunities to score but couldn't make them count. Along with Southampton, Brentford have the worst away record in the league with seven losses and two draws and it was easy to see why in this toothless performance. Brentford had an early goal from Yoane Wissa ruled out for offside and, although they came a bit more into the game in the second half, they failed to pressure Icelandic goalkeeper Hakon Valdimarsson, who made his Premier League debut eight minutes before half-time when Mark Flekken went off with a thigh injury. One bright spot for the home side was the return of winger Solly March. He came on as a late substitute to make his first appearance for Brighton since injuring a knee against Manchester City 14 months ago. The result leaves Brighton in 10th place with 26 points, one spot and two points ahead of the Bees.Dow futures gain 300 points Monday following Trump's pick of Bessent for Treasury: Live updates
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Aberdeen defender Nicky Devlin says Pittorie’s experienced players must step up to haul the club out of a damaging winless tailspin. Scotland international Devlin, 31, reckons it is up to seasoned campaigners like him to lead by example to end a slump without victory which has now stretched to seven games. The low-point of the drop in form was a humiliating 4-0 loss to Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Boxing Day. Boss Jimmy Thelin slammed the performance and lack of fight as “unacceptable”. Devlin agrees and says the onus is on the older players at Pittodrie to lead by example to drag the Dons back to winning ways. And that has to start in a high stakes New Firm derby against Dundee United at Tannadice on Sunday. Devlin said: “As experienced players, this is when we are called upon more than ever. “When everything is going well everyone is full of confidence, playing with belief and everything is rosy. “As players who have been in the league for a long time, we have to take responsibility. “It is up to the full team to change it, but the ones that have been here and played a lot of games in Scotland have to take on responsibility.” What has sparked winless streak? Aberdeen’s nosedive in form has been in brutal contrast to the sensational start to the season under Thelin. The Reds were riding high at the top of the Premiership table, level on points with leaders Celtic after 11 games. Aberdeen have now having been overtaken by Rangers. The Dons have failed to register a clean sheet in their last 10 games What has changed now from that winning streak? “It seems like a lot to be fair,” said Devlin. “I’m not sure you can put your finger on one thing that has changed. “We went from a team that was comfortable in a lot of games to a team that is in bad form and struggling. “We are conceding far too many goals as a starting point. “It is down to us to change that.” Reaction to boss Thelin’s comments Manager of the performance against Kilmarnock,. Thelin pinpointed the lack of effort in battling in duels and for second balls. Devlin said: “I don’t think anyone can argue with that. “We know how important those things are. “If you are going to get results, especially at Kilmarnock, you have to get the better of those kind of things. “The manger said we were second best on every one of them against Kilmarnock. “And from the first minute to the last, it just wasn’t to be for us at all.” Thelin’s demeanour during slump Amid the winless run, Thelin remains a calm presence on the touchline. He also remains composed when talking post-match with the press. However, Devlin reveals Thelin does convey his anger and frustration – it just doesn’t involve shouting. He said: “The way he speaks you, you know when he is happy and when he is not happy. “You know when he is disappointed, and you know when he is angry. “He makes that very clear. “It doesn’t have to be done by screaming in someone’s face. “We do a lot of work on video where he points out a lot of stuff we are not doing right. “He has coaching staff as well who can contribute to the way we are playing and the team talks as well. “As players we are under no illusions – it is not good enough.” ‘It is down to us to fix it’ A disastrous December has witnessed – to the worst. No other Scottish top-flight team are currently on a longer winless league run than the Dons. Devlin is determined to ignite a resurgence at . He said: “It is frustrating if it is only working hard that we have to do more. 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